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15th May 2008  : U12s Win SFAI Cup  

U12 SFAI Norton Cup Final 14th May Cherry Orchard 1 St Kevins 0  

Congratulations to the players and managers of the 12 Premier team, who captured the Norton Cup at sunny Whitehall last night. Orchard skipper Dan O'Reilly scored the only goal when he headed Lee Smith's 14th minute corner from the left to the net. Although the Orchard had good chances to extend their lead in the second half, it took an outstanding display from goalkeeper Shane Fagan to enable them to add the national cup to the Tony Ryan Cup they won on Saturday last.

14th May 2008  :  11 Premier Lose SFAI Final On Penalties  

SFAI Menton Seery Cup Final 13th May Cherry Orchard 5 ( 3 pens ) Crumlin Utd 5 (  4 pens )  

Hard luck to the players and managers of the 11 Premier team, who lost out when a wonderful cup final on an excellent pitch at Whitehall last night was settled by a penalty shoot-out. Ryan Highes and Ryan Masterson gave the Orchard a two goal advantage after 15 minutes, but Glen Fulham and Lee Hammond had Crumlin level by half time. Lee Hammond then put his side ahead before Ryan Masterson took the game to extra-time with a late equaliser.   Lee Hammond completed his hat-trick two minutes into extra-time and Glen Fulham made the score 5-3 to Crumlin , before Calvin Bay reduced the arrears before the break. Ryan Masterson then completed his hat-trick four minutes from the end to take the game to penalties. Ryan Hoghes, Sean Tinkler and Karl Byrne were all successful from the spot for the Orchard, but Crumlin converted four of their kicks to take the cup.  

The club is very proud of the performance of our boys in last night's game.

12th May 2008 : Under 12s,  U13s And U15s Win Cup Finals

Congratulations to the players and managers of the 12 Premier, 13 Premier and 15 Premier teams, who were all successful in cup finals at the AUL Complex at the weekend.  

Saturday 10th May

U12 Tony Ryan Cup Final  Cherry Orchard 5 Knocklyon Utd 0   Dan O'Reilly got his team off to the best possible start when scoring in the first minute of this final. Warren Kershaw scored scored twice to give the Orchard a 3-0 half-time lead and Glody Nsay and Lee O'Sullivan added second half goals for an emphatic victory.   

Saturday 10th May

U13 Liam Brady Cup Final  Cherry Orchard 0 ( 4 pens ) St Francis 0 ( 2 pens )   Orchard goalkeeper Danny Rogers took centre stage when the cup final was decided in a penalty shoot-out after finishing scoreless. Brandon Miele, Dylan Hynes, Jamie Smith and Adam O'Connor were all successful from the spot and Danny Rogers saved the first and fourth penalty kicks by St Francis players to enable his team complete a league and cup double.  

Sunday 11th May

U15 Conway Cup Final  Cherry Orchard 3 Home Farm 1   Gavin Harte scored a brace as the Orchard deservedly triumphed in this final. His 23rd minute opener was added to five minutes later by Shane Darcy to give the Orchard a 2-0 advantage at the break. Home Farm reduced the arrears from the penalty 12 minutes from time, but within a minute Gavin Harte burst through the middle to score a fine goal and clinch victory.  

6th May 2008  :   Paul Magee R.I.P.  

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death of our former player Paul Magee at the age of 51. Paul, son of the legendary broadcaster Jimmy, was a member of the outstanding Cherry Orchard underage team of the early to mid 1970s and, like his father, remained a good friend of the Orchard long after leaving us to join Shamrock Rovers in 1975. We offer our sincere condolences to Paul's wife, children, father, brother, sisters and family. May he rest in peace.

01/05/08  :  12 Premier Team Reach Norton Cup Final   Well done to the players and managers of the 12 Premier side, who beat Stella Maris 4-0 in last night's SFAI Norton Cup semi-final tie on The Lawn. After a scoreless first half, Dan O'Reilly headed the home side in front, Lee Smith added two more goals and Lee O'Sullivan completed the scoring. The Orchard will meet St Kevins in the final at Whitehall on 14th May.  

24/04/08  :  13 Premier Team Win The League  

Congratulations to the players and managers of the 13 Premier side, who secured the league title with a game to spare by beating Ballyoulster Utd 7-0 on The Lawn last night. Dylan Hynes (3), Brandon Miele (2), Ismahil Akinade and Colin Byrne were the scorers for the Orchard, who will meet St Francis in the Liam Brady Cup final at the AUL Complex on 10th May.  

21/04/08  :  11 Premier Reach Menton Seery Cup final  

Congratulations to the 11 Premier team, who beat St Josephs Athlone 6-0 in the Menton Seery Cup semi-final on Saturday. Conor De Ferreira, with a second half hat-trick, Calvin Bay (2) and Conor Mooney were the scorers for the Orchard in Athlone   and their cup final opponents will be Crumlin Utd..  

21/04/08  :  12 Premier Into Tony Ryan Cup decider  

Well done to the 12 Premier side, who beat Shelbourne 4-0 in the Tony Ryan Cup semi-final on The Lawn on Saturday, thanks to second half goals by Ethan Keogh, Lee Smith (2) and Lee O'Sullivam. The under 12s will meet Knocklyon Utd on the final at the AUL Complex on 10th May.  

21/04/08  :  Seniors  Reach Leinster Junior Cup final   Congratulations to the Senior Saturday team, who defeated holders WFTA 1-0 in the Leinster Junior Cup semi-final at Elmdale Crescent on Saturday, . Luke Kelly was the second half scorer for the Orchard, who will meet Freebooters in the final in Buckley Park, Kilkenny on 18th May.   
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