Mini Leagues
Portmarnock AFC
Boys & Girls 2018 - 2015

June 5th - 7th 2026

OVERVIEW

For all competitions (both boys and girls)



Guidelines

To all parents, guardians and visitors to Paddy’s Hill. Thank you in advance for attending the PAFC Mini Leagues 2026.

The tournament is a fun, end of season, festival of football. The intention is to encourage and showcase the skills of our young players in a safe and structured environment.
In order for the children to fully enjoy the experience, we ask you to adhere to the following :

- Promote and model good sportsmanship at all times.
- Provide encouragement and positive reinforcement to all players during and after games.
- Maintain respectful communication with players, coaches, referees, and club officials.
- Serve as a role model for our young players, in your behaviour and support for our club over the entire weekend.
- Portmarnock AFC promotes a Smoke and Vape free environment. Please protect our children and members and refrain from smoking / vaping on our grounds.
- Please ensure that you use the bins on site and keep our grounds tidy.
 
By following the guidelines outlined above, you will help Portmarnock AFC to continue to stand out as an inclusive, child centred sports club that the community can be proud of.


Teams

To see which team your child is in, refer to the competitions.

Competitions are divided by age group
  • 2015-2016 boys
  • 2017-2018 boys
  • 2015-2016 girls
  • 2017-2018 girls
Check through the name lists to find your child's team


Fixtures

When you know the team and competition your child is in, you can find all their fixtures in the section Fixtures in that competition.

Fixtures contains information about
  • Pitches
  • Times
  • Mini Leagues format
  • Live updates (match results)
Note: Match results are updated live throughout the 3 days of the Mini Leagues (Friday, Saturday & Sunday). We will update the App at the end of each round for the group stages and then at the end of each match from the semi finals onward.

Before going to Paddy's Hill, please make sure to check the Last minute info box in the OVERVIEW. This is where we will post any changes at short notice.


Meeting time

See match times for each competition in the Fixtures.

Children must arrive to the assigned pitch at least 10 minutes before the start of their match. For the first match of the day, please have your child at the designated meeting point at least 15 minutes before the start time.

To ensure that the Mini Leagues run as smoothly as possible, we will start all matches on time. Should your child be running late, please contact your Lead Coach directly.


Meeting point

On arrival to Paddy's Hill, please meet at the designated meeting points for each team. The details can be found in the section Fixtures.

The assigned pitch for each match can be found in Fixtures.


Gear & equipment

The Mini Leagues are played on grass (not on Astro)

Football boots (mandatory)

Shinguards (mandatory)

Football socks (mandatory)

Training t-shirt or jersey

Football shorts (mandatory)

Goalkeeper gloves (optional)

Water bottle (can be refilled at the clubhouse). Please put name labels on bottles

Sun hat/cap for between matches

Please apply suncream as needed


Note: Bibs and football will be provided at each match.

Any changes to the plan are posted here. Please make sure to check this section before leaving home.

Friday
No change

Saturday
No change

Sunday
No change

This year we are using a Mini Leagues App to facilitate access to information and provide live results. Match results will be updated at the end of each round for the group stages and then after each match from the quarter finals onward. For a mobile version of this website, tap on the top left icon as shown below.


The OVERVIEW section has guidelines and practical information for parents/guardians/visitors. It also shows a layout of the facilities at Paddy's Hill, the Mini Leagues rules and a list of the main contacts. The sub section Last minute info is where we post any changes to the plan so please make sure to check before leaving home.

The GIRLS COMPETITIONS & BOYS COMPETITIONS sections list all teams and fixtures. This is where you need to look to find out which team your child is in and details about matches. The sub section Fixtures gives you details and information about
  • Pitches
  • Match times
  • Mini Leagues format
  • Live updates (Match results)

Go to the SERVICES section to find info about
  • PITCHES
  • CLUB SHOP
  • LOST AND FOUND
  • SOCIAL MEDIA

The QUESTIONS section allows you to contact us directly by either email or phone. Please note that you can contact us directly before and during the Mini Leagues.

Note: In the footer of the Menu (small icon), you have a search option.

Below is the layout of the facilities at Paddy's Hill during the Mini Leagues.

Note: On Saturday the Nippers (2018-2019) will also have their Mini Leagues on grass.


We have a Medical kit on site. Should you need medical assistance, please contact :
  • Brian Aherne (087 985 3767)
  • Conor Molan (086 816 6878)

Toilets are available in the clubhouse.

Portmarnock AFC promotes a smoke and vape free zone, please refrain from smoking on our grounds.

Bike racks are available beside the clubhouse.

Parking spaces are limited so we would encourage everyone to walk or cycle when possible. For safety reasons, please reverse to park your car.

Hot food is available beside the clubhouse on Saturday and Sunday.

Hot drinks are not available this year.

Ice cream van parked in the car park near the clubhouse. Please make sure children don't run into the car park from the queue/van.

We put plenty of bins around the club property and we would appreciate if you can use them. We all want to enjoy a clean environment. Your cooperation is much appreciated.

Dogs are not allowed on the club property.

Note that in the event of adverse weather conditions, there is no shelter available.

The meetings points for players on Day 1 are shown below:




Match Rules

All matches are 5 a side, with roll on/off substitutions.
Format is 24-minute games with no half time.
Teams may switch ends after 12 minutes if the wind gives one team a competitive advantage.
Game start/end: All games start, half time, restart and finish are on the hooter. No exceptions.


2017/18 Boys & 2017/18 Girls

  • Standard FAI rules apply for retreat lines and restarts, with some tweaks below.
  • Retreat line comes into play when the goalkeeper has a goal kick and when the goalkeeper is playing out from their hands.
  • Corner kicks allowed.
  • No throw-ins, Only kick-ins.
  • Players can dribble in for kick-ins but cannot score directly from a kick-in or dribble in and shoot. If a goal is scored from a deflection on a shot from a kick-in, it does not count. From the kick in there must be a pass before a goal is scored.
  • No kick outs from the hands by goalkeepers allowed, but throw outs are permitted.
  • Goalkeeper can only handle ball inside of the box.
  • Restarts will be a tip-off from the centre circle after a goal occurs.
  • If no referees, coaches to step in when required.


2015/16 Boys & 2015/16 Girls

  • Referees for all games - Please respect these volunteers.
  • The Box acts as a retreat line. The “Retreat Box” comes into play when the goalkeeper has a goal kick and when the goalkeeper is playing out from their hands. No opposition can touch the ball until the ball is outside the box. Box is a safe zone for the keeper. (i.e the keeper can put the ball down and pass it out of the box, without any opposition player encroaching into the box)
  • Players can dribble in for kick-ins but cannot score directly from a kick-in or dribble in and shoot. If a goal is scored from a deflection on a shot from a throw in, it does not count. From the kick-in there must be a pass before a goal is scored.
  • Goalkeeper can only handle ball inside of the box.
  • Tip-offs after a goal to restart the game.
  • Referees will award penalties or free kicks (7 yards) at their discretion. A penalty will only be awarded for a foul or handball in the area that denies a goalscoring opportunity. All other fouls or handballs will be indirect free kicks.


Tournament format rules

At the Conclusion of each game the referee will go to the designated tournament coordinator and will give them the names of the teams and the scoreline.
At the conclusion of the group stage, any teams tied on points will be ranked by:
  • Head to head result, if tied,
  • Goal difference, if tied,
  • Goals scored, if tied,
  • Coaches coin toss.

After the group stages, knock- out games will be settled by a 3 penalty shoot out with additional penalties to settle if required.
No extra time to be played at any stage.
During the penalty shoot-out, all players to remain behind the retreat line/ half-way line until it is their turn to take a penalty.
If adverse weather results in the cancellation of any game, the game result will be deemed a 0-0 draw and a point awarded for both teams.



  • Conor Molan 086 816 6878

  • Paddy Jordan 086 385 1077

  • Derek Brady 086 850 6895

  • Alan Hanna 087 665 3632


CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Girls - 2015 & 2016 5 a side 6 teams - 1 group 

Girls Champions League



Arsenal
Rachel Creane

  1. Ella Fraser
  2. Emma Hester-Etteridge
  3. Eve O’Doherty
  4. Myla O’Connor
  5. Roisin Mellotte
  6. Rosie Creane

Lyon
Jason Burke

  1. Alex O'Reilly
  2. Clara Martin
  3. Evie Burke
  4. Grace Kenny
  5. Isla Scannell
  6. Orla O’Doherty

Barcelona
Connor Sheahan

  1. Aoibhinn Wrynne
  2. Aoife Keane
  3. Isla Carr
  4. Maisie McGrath
  5. Rebecca Sheahan
  6. Rosie Minogue
  7. Sophie Kelly

Bayern Munich
Karl Donnelly, Louise Enright

  1. Ellie Mulligan
  2. Evie Enright
  3. Maisie Madden
  4. Orla Keane
  5. Ruth Dunne
  6. Sena Donnelly

Man Utd
Donal O’Malley

  1. Amelia Duddy
  2. Bethan Latham
  3. Ella O’Sullivan
  4. Lili O’Malley
  5. Mia Healy
  6. Saorlaith Moran

Real Madrid
Dave Madden

  1. Annabelle McGowan
  2. Cora Madden
  3. Grace Balfe
  4. Lily O’Sullivan
  5. Molly Browne
  6. Olivia Leen


CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Girls - 2017 & 2018 5 a side 6 teams - 1 group 

Girls Champions League



Arsenal
Ian O'Brien

  1. Ava O’Reilly
  2. Cara Egan
  3. Olivia Agnew Rowan 
  4. Sadhbh Fitzgerald
  5. Zara Rickard
  6. Zoe O'Brien

Lyon
Pamela O'Mara

  1. Emily O'Mara
  2. Emma O'Doherty
  3. Lily Grace
  4. Macy Powell
  5. Molly O'Sullivan
  6. Noémi O'Shea
  7. Ruby Stafford 

Barcelona
Mark Healy

  1. Anvita Basak
  2. Bella McGowan
  3. Cara Horgan
  4. Eve Healy
  5. Hannah Lyons
  6. Louise Bourke
  7. Piper Powell

Bayern Munich
Richie Mellotte

  1. Amy McNally
  2. Ava Peyton
  3. Eabha Mellotte
  4. Ellie Hamilton
  5. Emilie Cunnane
  6. Esme Nagle
  7. Martha Rickard

Man Utd
Keith Halley

  1. Aoibhín Halley
  2. Iria Luna Godino
  3. Jasmine Kavanagh
  4. Kate Dunne
  5. Katie McGowan
  6. Norah Biedendorf-Boyle
  7. Sadie Farrell

Real Madrid
Rachel Sheehan

  1. Annabelle Donohoe
  2. Clara Traore
  3. Ella Williams
  4. Georgia Reale
  5. Jenny Sheehan
  6. Olivia Wrynne

COPA AMERICA

Boys 2015 & 2016 5 a side 10 teams - 2 groups 

Boys Copa America


GROUP A

Argentina
Sergio Luna

  1. Finn Fraser
  2. Luke Peyton
  3. Mateo Luna Godino
  4. Ruadhan Morgan
  5. Sam Bennett
  6. Sam Gayler

Uruguay
Conor Delahunty

  1. Adam Delahunty
  2. Andy Tierney
  3. Ben Duffy
  4. Charlie McMackin
  5. Cristian Kostidinos
  6. Mason Roche

Ecuador
Conor Moore, Dave Walsh

  1. Aaron Walsh
  2. James Moore
  3. Liam Donoghue
  4. Liam Incandela
  5. Ronan Gregg
  6. Ryan Jordan

Chile
Paul Hannawin

  1. Ben Malone
  2. Emma Whelan
  3. Grayson Mara
  4. Loïc Guyot
  5. Oisin Hannawin
  6. Paidi Doherty

USA
Richard Harnedy, Derek Brady

  1. Harry O'Dowd
  2. Jack Brady
  3. Max Hegarty
  4. Michael Harnedy
  5. Senan Taylor

GROUP B

Brazil
Karl Maguire

  1. Charlie Nagle
  2. Conor Enright
  3. Finn Harley
  4. Jamie Maguire
  5. Liam Barrett
  6. Mairtin Barrett

Columbia
Richie Dingley

  1. Áron Butler
  2. Conor Hetherton
  3. Mikey Dingley
  4. Ross McPartlan
  5. Sam Styles

Paraguay
Joe Cunnane

  1. Daniel Cunnane
  2. Harry O'Mara
  3. Inigo Trias Barceló
  4. Jaime Trias Barceló
  5. Liam Cornally
  6. William Jordan

Peru
Paddy Fogarty, Stephen Duddy

  1. Calum Fogarty
  2. Jason Duddy
  3. Leo Martin
  4. Louis Wright
  5. Luke Melady
  6. Oliver Bennett

Canada
Dara Jordan

  1. Harry Carolan
  2. Jake Horgan
  3. Mark O'Doherty
  4. Max Molan
  5. Sean Jordan

EUROS

Boys - 2015 & 2016 5 a side 10 teams - 2 groups 

Boys EUROS


GROUP A

France
Finn Lyons, Jim Skelton

  1. Hugo Lyons
  2. Jesse Skelton
  3. Jonah Lynch
  4. Micah Hayden
  5. Shay Gillard

Netherlands
Mark Lavelle

  1. Adam Lavelle
  2. Caleb Martin
  3. Ryan McGovern
  4. Sam Shakespeare
  5. Stephen Hanly

Germany
Roy Healy, Paul Doyle

  1. Cillian McDonagh
  2. Cooper Walsh
  3. Mannix Doyle
  4. Olli Farayibi
  5. Tom Healy

Belgium
Paul Balfe

  1. Fergal Cagney
  2. Fionn Barnes
  3. Isaac Lopez
  4. James Balfe
  5. James Smyth
  6. Michael Harris

Croatia
Alan Hackett

  1. Darragh Hayden
  2. Ishaan Allen Gahi
  3. Mike Hackett
  4. Mylo Carney
  5. Nathaniel Redmond
  6. Thomas O'Connor

GROUP B

Spain
Ronan O'Connor, Jay Goldrick

  1. Dylan McGonigle
  2. James Goldrick
  3. Luke McGinley
  4. Ryan O'Connor
  5. Samuel Hutchinson

Portugal
Karl Richardson, Dara McNulty

  1. Damon Richardson
  2. Dara McNulty
  3. Harry Horgan
  4. Jamie O'Connor
  5. Liam Barry

England
Nathaniel Cope

  1. Cameron Cope
  2. Charlie Cormican
  3. Isaac O'Mahony
  4. Jack Costelloe
  5. Keir Deasy
  6. Matthew Henry

Norway
Robin Hutchinson

  1. Alper Turhan
  2. Conor Dennehy
  3. Conor Martin
  4. Nathan Glynn
  5. Oisin Stafford

Scotland
Adam Corney

  1. Aiden Marinoff
  2. Ben O'Flaherty
  3. Conor McStay
  4. Freddie Gunn
  5. Zac Corney

COPA AMERICA

Boys - 2017 & 2018 5 a side 10 teams - 2 groups 

Boys Copa America


GROUP A

Argentina
Stephen Duddy, Niall Minihan, Pasquale Longobardi

  1. Caelan Brady
  2. Charlie Dillon
  3. Cian O'Brien 
  4. Gerry Longobardi 
  5. Joshua Duddy
  6. Mateo Minihan 

Uruguay
Andrew Byrne, Conor Moore

  1. Alex Moore
  2. Ben Finnegan
  3. Huwen Malan 
  4. Rian Fleming 
  5. Ronan Hetherton
  6. Sean Mackin

Ecuador
Gary Williams

  1. Alex Mullan
  2. Darragh Williams
  3. Harry Wells
  4. Hugo O'Connor 
  5. Liam Lenihan 
  6. Rory Ruane 

Chile
Brian Saunders

  1. Atharv Nayak 
  2. Conor Reid
  3. Conor Saunders
  4. Jacob Saville 
  5. Oscar Younes
  6. Tomas Hayden

USA
Noel McGinnity

  1. Harrison McGinnity
  2. Cullen Traynor
  3. Darragh Cagney
  4. Senan Gaffney 
  5. Adam Id Aamrane 
  6. Sean O'Gorman 

GROUP B

Brazil
Michael O'Sullivan

  1. Ben Richardson
  2. Bobby Dingley
  3. Darragh Smyth
  4. Drew Looby Hanna 
  5. James Colreavy 
  6. Sean O'Sullivan 

Columbia
Conor Whelan

  1. Charlie McGee
  2. Jack Maguire
  3. Louis Comey 
  4. Lucas Kelly Carvalho
  5. Max Eaton
  6. Rian Whelan

Paraguay
Darren Smith, Barry Ward

  1. Dylan McCann 
  2. Jack Ward 
  3. Luke O'Braonain
  4. Mathew McCarthy
  5. Micah Okwara 
  6. Zach Smith

Peru
Kevin McGonigle

  1. Harry Horgan
  2. Mark McGonigle 
  3. Oscar Peyton 
  4. Patrick Brennan 
  5. Sean Stafford
  6. Teddy Drought

Canada
Mark O'Conner

  1. Harry Byrne
  2. Marc Sansone
  3. Max Murray
  4. Sean O'Connor 
  5. Sean Wallace
  6. Teodor Dorda

EUROS

Boys - 2017 & 2018 5 a side 10 teams - 2 groups 

Boys EUROS


GROUP A

France
Philip Cunningham

  1. Adam McKenna 
  2. Ben Halpin 
  3. Chetarth Bhatewar 
  4. Cillian Dignam
  5. Dylan Roban
  6. Matthew Cunningham
  7. William Linehan

Netherlands
Shane Kelly

  1. Andrew Brophy 
  2. Ben Kirrane 
  3. Caelan O'Brien 
  4. Jack Onland 
  5. Marco Kelly
  6. Ollie O'Sullivan
  7. Victor Gorski

Germany
John Quigley 

  1. Axel Quigley
  2. Harry McNeice
  3. Ivar Else
  4. Milo Schmock 
  5. Sam Nangle 
  6. Stephen Andrews

Belgium
Karen Leen

  1. Andrew Leen 
  2. Archie Lawlor 
  3. Finn O'Callaghan
  4. Jesse Oliveira
  5. Sean McInerney
  6. Tadhg McDonagh

Croatia
Barry Hegarty

  1. Beni Hegarty 
  2. Farid Corcoran
  3. Jimmy Smyth 
  4. Ollie Sheehan
  5. Sam Wilson
  6. Sean McKeon

GROUP B

Spain
Brian Murphy

  1. Colm Walsh  
  2. Conor Sexton
  3. Daniel Ruiz 
  4. Grayson Rich
  5. James Barringer
  6. Liam Conway
  7. Robert Murphy

Portugal
 Andy McGlynn 

  1. Alessio McGlynn  
  2. Billy Doyle
  3. Darragh Murphy 
  4. Dylan McNiece
  5. George Tunney
  6. James Queenan

England
Marisa Lavan

  1. Domhnall O'Connor
  2. Fionn Minogue 
  3. Franciso Lavan 
  4. Freddie Folan
  5. Robert Hudson
  6. Senan Barry

Norway
Mick Sheridan

  1. Austin Dunleavy
  2. Ben Maguire 
  3. Cillian Boyle 
  4. Conor Lavelle
  5. Sam Sheridan 
  6. Sean Fennessy
  7. Sonny Glynn

Scotland
Gavin O'Connell, Danny Butler

  1. Conor Jordan 
  2. Jack Diamond
  3. Marcus Connolly
  4. Oliver Butler
  5. Séamus O’Connell
  6. Senan Hogan
  7. Theodore Foley 

PRESENTATION

Presentation

Nippers tournaments
Medals and goodie bags will be awarded to all children participating in the Nippers Mini Leagues (2019 & 2020 boys/girls).

2015-2018 tournaments - (Sunday 3:45 pm)
We do encourage families to stay and watch the finals that will be taking place at 3 pm on Sunday. It is nice to create a little bit of atmosphere for the teams and allows the players to showcase their talent in front of a large crowd.
The players on winning teams across the 6 tournaments will each receive winners trophies. The players on finalist teams across the 6 tournaments will each receive medals. The presentation is expected at 3:45 pm (on completion of all matches).

Pitches

12 pitches - 136 matches


The Mini Leagues are on grass (not on the Astro) and laid out as shown below.

Over the 3 days of the Mini Leagues, there are 6 different competitions taking place. Age groups are split into tournaments as follows:

  • 2015 - 2016 boys on the left hand side (Copa America & Euros) Pitches 1-6
  • 2015 - 2016 girls on the left hand side (Champions League) Pitches 4-6
  • 2017 - 2018 boys on the right hand side (Copa America & Euros) Pitches 7-12
  • 2017 - 2018 girls on the right hand side (Champions League) Pitches 7-12
    (as you walk up from the clubhouse)

The meeting points for players on Day 1 are shown below:

156 matches - 52 teams
  • Friday 48
  • Saturday 44
  • Sunday 64

CLUB SHOP

The club shop will be open at Paddy's Hill allowing the purchase of PAFC gear and equipment.

Any queries about the PAFC Club Shop should be directed to Brian Aherne (087 985 3767)

Payment by Cash, Card or Revolut.

PAFC Club Shop

Food & drinks

Hot food available on Saturday and Sunday.


BBQ sensations with a fusion of flavours from Ireland and South Africa.

Instagram link - BBQ BRU


No hot drinks available
Drinking water available from the clubhouse.
Ice cream van will be on site selling ice creams and refreshments on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.




Lost and found





If you find a lost item, please drop it into the Lost & Found basket in the clubhouse.

Social media




Please feel free to tag any of our social media platforms over the weekend to share your experiences of this year's Mini Leagues.







Below are some photos from 2024 Mini Leagues.








































QUESTIONS

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