sporting, fair and inclusive soccer in East Clare, Ireland
Polonia Limerick successfully held on to the trophy at this year’s tournament… but they were pushed all the way, and ended up winning in dramatic style. Eight teams competed, and there were many great games of football.
Mixed Bag were running the event for the 12th year, and raised €800 for Ennis and Clare Samaritans. (See samaritans.org/branches/samaritans-ennis-and-clare) Continue reading “Iniscealtra Community Cup 2019 – Polonia Retain the Cup!”
The venue is the Scarriff GAA all-weather pitch on Saturday May 25th.
There will be two groups of teams. Each team will play the other teams in their group in a league. Standard points allocation applies. The top two teams from each group will progress to the knock out stages (semi-finals, final).
Registration of teams and payment in full must happen before start of play. A liability waiver form must also be signed by EACH member of the team, before start of play.
Refreshments available locally.
Changing facilities, toilets and water are available – but please bring your own bottles. All teams are also asked to bring their own first aid equipment, as Mixed Bag United cannot provide first aid facilities – all teams are responsible for their own safety.
Currently there are two groups of four teams. If more teams join then there will be a maximum of five teams in each group.
Registration for Group 1 will take place between 9.30am and 9.45am; Group 1 matches will kick off at 10.00am. Continue reading “Iniscealtra Community Cup 2019 – The Details”
This year sees Mixed Bag United host the Iniscealtra Community Cup for the 12th time. This promises to be another exciting event… and it could be your team’s name etched n the cup. Interested? Read on…
The action will be taking place on Saturday May 25th 2019. The venue for this charity event will be the all-weather pitch at Scariff GAA Club.
There will be a maximum of ten teams, so places are limited – apply early to avoid missing out. The teams will be divided into two leagues. In the first stage the teams will play the other teams in their league. Matches will last approximately 15 or 20 minutes (depending on the number of teams in the group). The top two teams in each league will qualify for the knockout stage, which will consist of two semi finals and a final. The winning team will be presented with the Iniscealtra Community Cup – which is to have their team name engraved upon it, and which they can display in a public venue of their choice for a year. A full set of rules will be posted on this website at a later date, with all the details of teams and groups.
If you would like to enter a team then contact Phil on 087 2368777.
This year’s 8-a-side tournament saw new entrants Polonia Limerick emerge victorious, after an enthralling day’s action. Six good teams contested on the day, and margins were tight enough, but in the end it was fair to say the best team won.
This event formed a part of the Mountshannon Arts Festival, and was running for the 11th time. All proceeds went to our chosen charity, and a total of €610 was raised for Ennis and Clare Samaritans to help fund their invaluable work. (See samaritans.org/branches/samaritans-ennis-and-clare) Continue reading “Iniscealtra Community Cup 2018 – Polonia Take the Title!”
The venue is the Scarriff GAA all-weather pitch on Sat June 9th.
There will be two groups of three teams. Each team will play the other teams in their group in a league. They will play each other twice, changing ends. Standard points allocation applies. The top two teams from each group will progress to the knock out stages (semi-finals, final).
Registration of teams and payment in full must happen before start of play. A liability waiver form must also be signed by EACH member of the team, before start of play.
Refreshments available locally.
There are no changing rooms this year, and no water supply, so please bring your own water. All teams are asked to bring their own first aid equipment. A toilet will be provided.
Registration for Group 1 will take place between 10am and 10.15am; Group 1 matches will kick off at 10.30am. Continue reading “Iniscealtra Community Cup 2018 – The Details”
Mixed Bag United are running a football tournament once again, as part of the Mountshannon Festival of Arts (see mountshannonarts.net). This year’s festival has the theme ‘Borders’, and we’re keen to reach out to teams near and far… you’re welcome to join in and express yourselves on the football field! This will be our eleventh year running the tournament, which has become a popular feature on the local football calendar. There’s a trophy for the winners, and a fantastic day of football for everybody! Interested?… places are limited, so get a team together and get in touch! Details below…
Mixed Bag United are running this charity 8 a side tournament on Saturday June 9th 2018. The venue will be the all-weather pitch at Scariff GAA Club. There will be a maximum of ten teams, so places are limited – apply early to avoid missing out. The teams will be divided into two leagues of four or five teams. In the first stage the teams will play the other teams in their league. Matches will last approximately 15 or 20 minutes (depending on the number of teams in the group). The top two teams in each league will qualify for the knockout stage, which will consist of two semi finals and a final. The winning team will be presented with the Iniscealtra Community Cup – which is to have their team name engraved upon it, and which they can display in a public venue of their choice for a year. A full set of rules will be posted on this website at a later date, with all the details of teams and groups.
If you would like to enter a team then contact Phil on 087 2368777. You can guarantee your place with a €50 deposit (non-refundable) to be received before Friday 18th May. You can have up to 10 players in your squad. The cost of entry is €10 per player.
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL GO TO THE ENNIS AND CLARE BRANCH OF SAMARITANS
The tenth annual Iniscealtra Community competition saw Chops FC win the cup for the first time. This year’s event was the closest so far, with all teams winning and losing at least one game, and often the finest of margins decided the outcome and qualification for the knockout stage. In the end, however, the final saw the team with the best record in the group stage play the team that had scored the most goals in the group stage, so they definitely deserved to be there.
This event was part of the Mounshannon Arts Festival, and this year’s festival theme of “From Home” was certainly reflected in the multicultural nature of the tournament. There were players from several nations, and cultural backgrounds, all playing together (the Mixed Bag team alone had six different nationalities within its ranks!).
All proceeds went to charity, and a total of €1100 was raised for Ennis and Clare Samaritans to help fund their invaluable work. (See samaritans.org/branches/samaritans-ennis-and-clare) Continue reading “New Champions Win the Cup!”
The venue is the Scarriff GAA all-weather pitch on Sat June 3rd.
There will be two groups of five teams. Each team will play the other teams in their group in a league. Standard points allocation applies. The top two teams from each group will progress to the knock out stages (semi finals, final).
Registration of teams and payment in full must happen before start of play.
Refreshments available locally.
Registration for Group 1 will take place between 9.30am and 9.45am; Group 1 matches will kick off at 10.00am.
Group 1 Teams:
Registration for Group 2 will take place between 12pm and 12.15pm; Group 2 matches will kick off at 12.30pm.
Group 2 Teams:
Any team that delays the start of a game by 5 mins will concede that game 1-0.
Rules of Competition
1. Eight-a-side matches, 15 minutes long, no half-time break. Captains will toss up to choose end before match. Max 2 subs allowed – roll-on, roll-off, player coming off must leave the pitch before the sub comes on. Subs allowed on/off as many times as they wish.
2. Ball allowed to be played in the air as in normal 11-a-side game.
3. Ball kicked out over fence – play restarted by opposing team with throw in or goal kick where it left field.
4. Ball touches outside of net (back or side) – keeper’s ball.
5. Goalkeeper area marked on pitch, keeper can only handle ball inside this (but is free to move in and out of area, as are all players).
6. All free kicks direct, opposition must be 5 yards away. No run up is permitted for penalties.
7. Goalkeeper touches ball with hand from back pass, or keeps ball in his hands for more than 6 seconds – penalty.
8. In league stages: if two teams are level on points, goal difference will count, then goals scored, then the head to head record. If still level then a penalty shoot out will be held to decide final positions in group.
9. Knock-out stages: if teams are level- penalty shoot-out; each team takes 5 penalties, then sudden death. A sub may take a penalty. No player can take a second penalty till all team mates have taken one
10. Play will not be stopped unless: injury to goalkeepers, serious injury to outfield player, or head injury. Otherwise play will continue at all times. The ball can bounce off the fence without play stopping. If the ball lands on top of net above goals – drop ball. Attention should be received off the field of play.
11. There will be no added time, except for stoppages mentioned above.
12. Each team is expected to bring a set of matching shirts or bibs.
13. Each team or player is advised to be covered by insurance (individual or Group) as Mixed Bag United will not accept any liability for injuries or accidents that occur on the day, nor will it accept any liability for the personal belongings of players.
14. Each team should bring water bottles. There is a tap on site. The Red Cross will be present, but you might like to bring basic first aid supplies.
15. Players can register for a second team, but must pay the entry fee for each.
16. In exceptional circumstances a team may call upon extra substitutes, but this can only happen with the approval of the organisers and the captain of the opposing team.
17. Metal studs are not allowed.
Disciplinary Rules.
PLEASE NOTE:- The referee’s decision is final. Any player arguing with the referee is liable to be cautioned.
All the normal rules of soccer apply. In addition:
1. If a player receives one yellow card in a match, that caution will not be carried into the next match, and the player will be caution free for the next game.
2. If a player receives two yellow cards in the same match, he will be dismissed and will be ineligible for the next game.
3. If a player receives a straight red card he will be dismissed and ineligible for the next game.
4. If a player receives a straight red card for any of the following offences, he will be dismissed immediately and will be ineligible for the remainder of the tournament:
Violent Conduct; Serious foul-play; Spitting
A representative from Ennis and Clare Samaritans will present the winning team with the Iniscealtra Community Cup.
Any queries contact Phil (087 2368777).
Best of luck in the tournament.
Mixed Bag United are running a football tournament once again, as part of the Mountshannon Festival of Arts (see mountshannonarts.net). This year’s festival has the theme ‘From Home’… the perfect occasion to head out from home with your team to glorious East Clare, and don’t forget to bring your silky skills with you! This will be our tenth year running the tournament, which has become a popular feature on the local football calendar. There’s a trophy for the winners, and a fantastic day of football for everybody! Interested?… places are limited, so get a team together and get in touch! Details below…
Mixed Bag United are running a charity 8 a side tournament on Saturday June 3rd 2017. The venue will be the all-weather pitch at Scariff GAA Club. There will be a maximum of ten teams, so places are limited – apply early to avoid missing out. The teams will be divided into two leagues of four or five teams. In the first stage the teams will play the other teams in their league. Matches will last approximately 15 or 20 minutes (depending on the number of teams in the group). The top two teams in each league will qualify for the knockout stage, which will consist of two semi finals and a final. The winning team will be presented with the Iniscealtra Community Cup – which is to have their team name engraved upon it, and which they can display in a public venue of their choice for a year. A full set of rules will be posted on this website at a later date, with all the details of teams and groups.
If you would like to enter a team then contact Phil on 087 2368777. You can guarantee your place with a €50 deposit (non-refundable) to be received before Friday 12th May. You can have up to 10 players in your squad. The cost of entry is €10 per player.
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL GO TO THE ENNIS AND CLARE BRANCH OF SAMARITANS
Once again we met up at Christmas to play a great game, enjoy a slap-up meal and keep our brain cells active with a quiz and a few brain teasers. If you want to have a go… (answers below the pics):
Christmas Quiz 2016
Brainteasers
And written with three,
Two letters there are,
And two only in me.
I’m double, I’m single,
I’m black, blue, and grey,
I’m read from both ends,
And the same either way.
What am I?
Quiz Answers
Brainteaser answers