Dr. Tony O'Neill Under 21 League 2006

**Roo69** · 24/05/2006, 4:10 PM

From www.BrayWanderers.ie

The regionalised divisions of the Dr Tony O'Neill Under-21 League have been revised.

A total of 34 clubs will take part in the competition this year.

The top four clubs in each division will go forward to a Round of 16 knockout stage.

The membership of the divisions will be:

LEINSTER DIVISION
St Patricks Athletic
Dublin City
Shelbourne
Dublin University
Bohemians
UCD
Shamrock Rovers
Kildare County
Crumlin United
Bray Wanderers

NORTH LEINSTER DIVISION
Derry City
Dundalk
Drogheda United
Monaghan United
Finn Harps
Sligo Rovers
Inishowen League
Letterkenny Rovers

MID WEST DIVISION
Galway United
Mayo League
Athlone Town
Salthill Devon
Ballinasloe Town
Mullingar Town
Mullingar Athletic
Longford Town

MUNSTER DIVISION
Waterford United
Cobh Ramblers
Cork City
Kerry League
Limerick
Kilkenny
UL Aisling
Lifford FC (Clare)

Would'nt it be wonderful it the "real" eircom league could get there act together like this

**Danny** · 25/05/2006, 8:48 AM

Any idea when this starts or when the fixtures are out ?

**Mr A** · 25/05/2006, 9:25 AM

How come North Leinster is called that when most of the teams are from Ulster and only 2 from Leinster?????

**John83** · 25/05/2006, 12:39 PM

Originally Posted by Galway Harps

How come North Leinster is called that when most of the teams are from Ulster and only 2 from Leinster?????

That would be an ecumenical matter.

It's presumably history. Besides, who wants to play in the "North Leinster and Sligo and some bits of Ulster that isn't Northern Ireland (except for Derry) Division"?

**Jerry The Saint** · 25/05/2006, 12:54 PM

Awesome. Who doesn't love a good conference-based system? Will there be any interleague play

**Roo69** · 25/05/2006, 1:14 PM

Only at the knock out stages, 4 teams will qualify from each group and go into a last 16 knockout round.

The Leinster Division is far the toughest and hardest to qualify from. I'd go for St. Pats, UCD, Shels and Bray. Derry City, Drogheda United, Finn Harps and Sligo Rovers from the NLD. Galway United, Athlone Town, Salthill Devon and Longford Town from the MWD and Cork City, Kerry League, Limerick and Lifford FC (Clare) from the MD.

Just noticed that Garda have dropped out of the U21 set up, anyone know why ?

**Seagull** · 25/05/2006, 9:14 PM

Originally Posted by Roo69

Just noticed that Garda have dropped out of the U21 set up, anyone know why ?

They're down to a reserve team maybe...

**Terry** · 25/05/2006, 10:01 PM

was there any announcement on when the list of fixtures would be out?

**monutdfc** · 25/05/2006, 11:22 PM

Originally Posted by Seagull

They're down to a reserve team maybe...

very good!

On the assumption that league sides will be stronger than non-league sides then there does appear to be an imbalance between the various pools. Only one premier side in the Mid-West (Longford, who were quite weak last year iirc) versus 6 in Leinster.

**drummerboy** · 26/05/2006, 8:02 AM

No Belgrove, either

**sniffa** · 12/06/2006, 9:49 PM

Garda have since entered a team.

For whatever corrupt reason, Kildare County, an ever present member of the Leinster League have been pushed out to the Mid West League to make way for Garda. Its also got to be mentioned that Crumlin Utd ( another Dublin side) have been pushed ahead of an existing member.

Maybe its to do with the setups that Garda and Crumlin have? An easy out taken by the League. Keep the Dublin clubs sweet!

They are of course safe in the knowledge that Kildare County have to accept this 'couse if they pull out they will automatically lose their Eircom League status. The UEFA Licensing requirements are that a club has to have an U21 team.

Maybe Ricco was right after all !!!

**Danny** · 15/06/2006, 8:44 AM

from aertel

SUNDAY 18 JUNE
EIRCOM U-21 LEAGUE SEMI-FINAL
Cork City -v- Dublin City 3.00
Bishopstown

Finn Harps -v- Limerick 3.00

EIRCOM U-21 LEAGUE DUBLIN SECTION
TUESDAY JUNE 20
St Pat's Ath -v- Dublin Univ 7.00
Richmond Park

WEDNESDAY JUNE 21
Crumlin Utd -v- Shelbourne 7.00
Pearse Park Astro
Bray Wanderers -v- Dublin City 7.00
Carlisle Grounds

**Mr A** · 18/06/2006, 9:32 PM

Harps beat Limerick 3-0 and Cork won 3-1 against Dublin City.

I heard Cork will have home advantage in the final so its going to be a very long trip for the young Harps.

**Danny** · 21/06/2006, 11:16 AM

Pats won 4-1 last nite - report www.stpatsfc.com

this weeks fixtures on aertel pg 235 http://www.rte.ie/aertel/p235.htm

pats v ucd in belfield should be a good �n

**Schumi** · 21/06/2006, 1:25 PM

Originally Posted by Danny

pats v ucd in belfield should be a good �n

Aren't they always!

**Poor Student** · 24/06/2006, 8:27 AM

Bray beat Dublin City 3-1 on Wednesday.

**sligoman** · 26/06/2006, 12:09 AM

Rovers bet Harps 3-0 in the Showgrounds today

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**BrayUnknowns** · 26/06/2006, 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by Poor Student

Bray beat Dublin City 3-1 on Wednesday.

No, Bray LOST 3-1 against Dublin City in the Carlisle Grounds

They had about 5 or 6 players making there debuts of the U21's. Bray beat Bohs 2-0 on Saturday out in Alssa.

**pineapple stu** · 26/06/2006, 12:20 PM

Originally Posted by Danny

pats v ucd in belfield should be a good �n

As indeed it was!

6-0 to UCD - amazing result. That's our qualification secured already!

Going to keep track of the Dublin league in the UCD forum - obviously UCD focus, but with all results and updated league tables.