The teams could not be separated following a 3-3 draw after extra time and the responsibility fell to Republic of Ireland’s Gary Messett to take the decisive penalty to send the home crowd into raptures and keep the trophy in Dublin for another year.

Holland began the game very brightly with Ijas Visker thundering a shot from distance under the crossbar past Republic of Ireland Goalkeeper Simon Le Strange to give Holland the lead after just 90 seconds. Republic of Ireland managed to compose themselves however from this early setback and release Tom Badun with a lovely through ball from midfield to beat Holland Goalkeeper Stefan Boersma on 22 minutes to equalise.

Man of the Match Gary Messett then scored a fine goal just on half time to give Republic of Ireland the lead with a lovely finish past Boersma. The goal crowned Messett as the Tournaments leading scorer but Holland again responded with John Swinkels finishing really well low in the left hand corner to tie the game at 2-2 on 49 minutes and sending the game into extra time.

In the first period of extra time on 65 minutes Dillon Sheridan produced a wonderful moment of genius curling a left footed shot from outside the box into the top left hand corner to make it 3-2. The Irish fans at Peamout were still celebrating Sheridan’s brilliant goal when Holland yet again bounced back with Peter Kooij equalising 3 minutes later.

Both sides had chances late in extra time to win the game but ultimately Republic of Ireland proved to have the cooler heads on the day winning the penalty shootout 4-2 and keeping the trophy in Dublin.

As Republic of Ireland Captain Luke Evans was handed the trophy by Deputy Mayor of South Dublin County Council Gino Kenny, the players and staff dedicated the win to Republic of Ireland’s Ciaran Devlin who suffered a broken leg in an accidental collision in the 2-1 win over Scotland on Thursday 9^th of May and was pivotal in Republic of Ireland’s journey to winning the tournament.

Republic of Ireland: Simon Le Strange, Joe Markey, Luke Evans, Gary Messett, Daragh Snell, Daragh Byrne, Tom Badun. Subs: Brian McGillivary, Aaron Tire, Dillon Sheridan, Dylan Devlin

Holland: Stefan Boersma, John Swinkels, Joey Mense, Daan Dikken, Ijas Visker, Lars Conijn, Minne De Vos Subs: Stephan Lokhoff, Bart Adelaars, Peter Kooj, Gerard Arends, Myron Gebbink, Rik Rodenburg, Mitch Le Bon.

Tournament Results:

Monday 6^th May  Match Day 1                      

ROI  4 – 0 USA

Netherlands 4 – 0 Scotland

Tuesday 7^th May Match Day 2  

USA 3– 0 Scotland

Netherlands 2 – 1 ROI

Thursday 9^th of May Match Day 3

 USA 0-4 Netherlands

ROI 2 – 1 Scotland  

 Saturday 11^th of May 3^rd/4^th Place Match

 Scotland 3-0 USA

Saturday 11^th of May Final

 Republic of Ireland 3-3 Holland A.E.T

Republic of Ireland win 4-2 on Penalties

Tournament Goal Scorers

4 Goals    Gary Messett (Republic of Ireland)

3 Goals    Gerard Arends, Peter Kooj, Ijas Visker (Netherlands), Rene Renteira (USA)

2 Goals    Rik Rodenburg, (Netherlands)

Tom Badun, Luke Evans (Republic of Ireland), Jonathan Paterson (Scotland)

1 Goal -   Minne De Vos, John Swinkels (Netherlands), Aaron Tire, Dillon Sheridan

(Republic of Ireland) Thomas Brown, Jamie Mitchel (Scotland)

INFO Source – Philip Behan, Milenio Sports Management Ltd

www.mileniosports.com

The teams participating in the League are:
IWA Tuam
Ardee Boccia Teams 1 & 2
IWA Drogheda
Offaly IWA
IWA Carlow Teams 1 & 2
Quinns Cross Limerick
Enable Ireland Limerick
Enable Ireland Clare
Sligo Town Boccia Teams 1 & 2
Midwest SB Team
Cashel Road
Sandyford Hot Shots and
Sandyford Steamers.

Stay posted for a list of dates and venues if you would like to support.

Hosts Republic of Ireland and Holland will meet again tomorrow in the final of the Dublin Gathering CP International Tournament organized by Milenio Sports Management.

The tournament began on Monday 6th of May with both Ireland and Holland starting brightly with 4-0 wins over USA and Scotland respectively.USA bounced back on Match Day 2 Tuesday 7th of May with a resounding 3 -0 win over Scotland with a hat trick from Rene Renteirawhile Holland narrowly defeated Republic of Ireland 2-1 in a really tightly fought contest at Peamount United F.C

That set up an exciting Match Day 3 on Thursday 9th of May where a resurgent Scotland fought hard against Republic of Ireland but emerged on the wrong side of a 2-1 defeat. Holland were again comfortable winners with a 4-0 win over USA

Table after Group Stages:

 Leading Scorers

Republic of Ireland, USA, Scotland and The Netherlands will do battle from 5^th to 11^th of May in the inaugural Dublin Gathering CP International Tournament. The fixtures will take place at Peamount United FC, in Newcastle, South Dublin.

The tournament represents some of the highest standard of CP Football in Europe and beyond with The Netherlands ranked 5th, USA currently ranked 9th and Scotland 6^th in the world. Republic of Ireland are no strangers to hosting International CP Tournaments having organized the CPISRA European Championships in UCD in 2006 and The St. Patrick’s Day Cup international tournament in 2011 hosted by this years venue Peamount United FC. Both the Netherlands and Scotland return two years after the St. Patricks Cup to Dublin hoping to reverse results against their hosts in 2013.

Throughout 2013 Ireland will open its arms to hundreds and thousands of families and friends from all over the world inviting them home to gatherings in villages, towns and cities.

The Dublin Gathering International CP Tournament forms part of the overall strategy of getting Ireland’s global diaspora home (and contributing to the local economy) while enjoying a first class International tournament and experiencing the best of local hospitality and attractions at the same time.

The Gathering Ireland is not one single event. It’s an exciting year-long celebration of Ireland, its people and all that is great about its connections, both at home and abroad. The Gathering Ireland invites anyone who has a link to Ireland or just a love of the country, to come to Ireland for a series of events throughout 2013. The Dublin Gathering CP International Tournament was launched last October in South Dublin County Council, County Hall, Tallaght by Michael Ring TD the Irish Minister of State, at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport.

Oisin Jordan, National Co-ordinator for FAI’s Football for all programme said ‘’ This event will be a spectacular exhibition of the very high standard of football in international CP football but more importantly like in 2011 the tournament will put CP football on the map in the Irish football community and hopefully this exposure might unearth a number of new players who in the coming years might represent their country at the Paralympics in Brazil 2016. I am really looking forward to the competition and would like to welcome our colleagues from the 3 countries to Ireland and hope they enjoy their time in South Dublin.

Brenda O’Donnell, Director of Sport for Cerebral Palsy Sport Ireland said “ this event sees a very welcome return to the calender following a succesfull St Patricks Day Cup 2 years ago.  The competition will provide a huge opportunity for our own players to demonstrate their skills and talents against the top teams in the world.  Undoubtedly there will be plenty of oppurtunities for new players to experience the atmosphere of CP football.  On Behalf of CPSI, I am really looking forward to the competition and would like to welcome USA, Scotland and Netherlands to Dublin and hope they enjoy their time here.

The Tournament is supported by South Dublin County Council, South Dublin County Tourism Ltd, Fingal LEADER Partnership and Gathering Ireland. Mayor of South Dublin Cllr Cathal King remarked on the international teams in attendance; ‘’I am delighted to invite international teams and visitors to the area to compete in the Dublin Gathering CP International Tournament. South Dublin is Ireland’s premier business, sport and leisure destination. Don’t forget to ‘#MeetToCompete’ if you are attending the event!’’

A photo call will take place at Tallaght Stadium at 10.00 am on Friday 11^th of May featuring all teams dressed in full match kit. Mayor Cathal King, SDCC and Willie Sheils, SDCC will also be present at this photo call to support the event. All Media are welcome to attend.

Tournament Details are as follows:

Monday 6^th May

15.30 Republic of Ireland VS USA

17.30 Scotland VS Netherlands

Tuesday 7^th May

15.30 USA VS Scotland

17.30 Netherlands VS Republic of Ireland

Thursday 9^th May

15.30 USA VS Netherlands

17.30 Republic of Ireland VS Scotland

Saturday 11^th May

13.30 3^rd/4^th place match

15.30 FINAL

All matches will take place at Peamount United, in Greenogue, Newcastle, Co. Dublin.

Peamount United Club shop will be open for the tournament where hot, cold drinks and confectionary will be for sale.

Admission to all games is free of charge and all are encouraged to come along, cheer on the ‘boys in green’ and welcome our  visitors to South Dublin for what will be an action packed week of top class CP football in the spirit of Gathering Ireland 2013.

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You will find us at

Cerebral Palsy Sport Ireland

Irish Sport HQ

National Sports Campus,

Blanchardstown

Dublin 15

Ireland

All other details remain the same:

Tel: +353 1 625 1160

Email: info@cpsi.ie

www.cpsi.ie

It is also a perfect family activity.

Do you want to try it out?  Information on venues and dates of Cycles for children & adults will be here shortly.

Do you want to be your best? Cyclist Enda Smyth is a CP athlete who has represented Ireland at the highest level- the Paralympics.

CPISRA (Cerebral Palsy International Sports and Recreation Association) : Currently there are 2 categories:

1. Bicycle- 2 Classes: Division 4: CP 7 and CP 8; Division 3: CP 5 and CP 6
2. Tricycle- 2 Classes: Division 2: CP 5 and CP 6; Division 1: CP 1-4

Cyclists in CP 5 and CP 6 classifications may participate in either bicycle or tricycle, depending on their balance ability. Source: www.cpisra.org

Photo printed with permission of Paralympics Ireland  www.paralympics.ie

In the interm, Rosemary can be contacted via email on Info@cpsi.ie

Cerebral Palsy Sport Ireland is seeking to appoint a Part Time Sports Development Officer

The Sports Development Officer  will be responsible for developing and promoting sporting and recreational opportunities for children and adults with Cerebral Palsy and other physical disabilities in sports at a level of their choice.

The main objective of the position will be to co-ordinate and implement new and existing CPSI sport programmes and opportunities.

The sports development officer will be responsible for assisting and supporting the Director of Sport in proposed sports programmes and events.

The key tasks that they will be required to do:

1.     To Co-ordinate and implement CPSI sports programmes for children and adults with Cerebral Palsy and other physical disabilities.

2.     Work and Liase closely with the Director of Sport to support the National and Development Programmes.

3.     To support and implement the Strategic plan.

4.     To maintain links with other Sports National Governing Bodies, Local Sports Partnerships, Sports Inclusion Disability Officers, and other organisations involed in the provision of sport for people with disabilities.

5.     To assist in Talent Identification for progress to competitive and high performance sport.

6.     To implement policies and operational directives as approprate to the work

Applicants should have:

*  Third Level qualification in Sports Development or sports related course or Proven Qualification by Experience - Open to non-graduates and graduates of all sport development disciplines.  

* Proven ability in the development of sport programmes and events with a Minimum 2 years experience working in a sports development Environment.

* Proven track record of working at local and national level with athletes volunteers and parents and coaches

*  Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team

*  Excellent communication skills

*  Organisational ability and competence in IT including email, word, excel and PowerPoint

*  A clear understanding and commitment to the Code of Ethics and Anti-Doping policies in sport

Contract Type: Part Time – 19 Hours over 7 days

Base Location: Dublin

Due to travel requirements, a clean current full driving license and own car is essential.

Closing date for applications is the 17th December 2012

Stephen originally from Derry now hails from Ballybofey in Donegal and will take over the role of Boccia Manager with immediate effect.

Stephen who is the managing Director of Friel Consulting is also the current manager of the Donegal Minor Football team.  Stephen has a proven track record in the development and management of elite and development  athletes and has vast knowledge and experience in the area of High Performance Team Management.

In Stephen’s new role he will be responsible for developing and implementing the High Performance Boccia Programme and assisting the development of the National Programme for Cerebral Palsy Sport Ireland Leading to the Paralympic Games in Rio in 2016.

Stephen is very keen to meet with all existing Boccia Players and will be in touch with all the athletes in the very near future

Cerebral Palsy Sport Ireland believe Stephen with his skills, determination and passion for sport will make a great Boccia Manager.

We would like to wish him the very  best of luck in his new role.

In the interim Stephen can be contacted at info@cpsi.ie

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