19th September 2009 Kilmacud Crokes Football Sevens draw The draw for the 2009 oneills.com Kilmacud Crokes All-Ireland Football Sevens was announced on Monday in Croke Park. GAA president Criostoir O Cuana was joined by Kilmacud Crokes stars to launch the renowned tournament which takes place on Saturday, 19 September. A firm favourite in the GAA calendar for players and supporters alike, the tournament will see the best club teams from all over the country travel to compete including current title-holders St. Gall’s (Antrim), last year’s beaten finalists Glenullin (Derry) and of course the home team and current club All-Ireland champions, Kilmacud Crokes. Teams qualify for the prestigious tournament by either winning their county championship or by invitation. Teams will play out the group stages at four venues in the Stillorgan area with the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final being played on Saturday afternoon in Glenalbyn, the home of Kilmacud Crokes. Speaking at the launch, GAA president Criostoir O Cuana said; ‘This tournament is a hugely important event for club players on a very special weekend in the GAA calendar in this the 125thanniversary of the GAA and I look forward to seeing a number of exciting games on the eve of the GAA All-Ireland football final.’ Tony Towell, Managing Director of O’Neills, said; ‘This tournament has become synonymous with the All-Ireland football final weekend and O’Neills is delighted to be involved and to support a tournament that showcases so much talent from around the country.’ ‘Founded over 90 years ago, O’Neills works closely with clubs in every part of Ireland and this sponsorship is a way of supporting clubs from all over the county,’ he continued. Commenting on the event, Pat Lamb Chairman of Kilmacud Crokes Football Committee, said; ‘We are very pleased once again to welcome top football teams from throughout Ireland to our club for what promises to be another exciting sevens football tournament.’ ''We would like to thank O’Neills for their continued support and they have wholeheartedly backed this event to make sure it maintains the highest standards. This competition has gone from strength to strength over the last 37 years, and a special thanks also goes to the GAA for their support and to TG4 for broadcasting highlights of the games,’ he concluded. Games will be broadcast on TG4 on Monday, 21 September 2009. O’Neills Kilmacud Crokes All Ireland Football Sevens 2009 Saturday 19th September 2009 Teams, Groups & Venues
Venues Glenalbyn Groups 1 & 2 St Benildus College Groups 3 & 4 Silverpark Groups 5, 6, 7 & 8 Clonkeen College Groups 9, 10, 11 & 12 Group games will be played on a league basis. The winner of each group will qualify for the knock-out stage of the competition. The first games take place at 11.00am. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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