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Kingdom come good at U21 level
19 June 2008
After ten years in the wait, the Kingdom of Kerry emerged from this year’s Cadbury’s All-Ireland Under 21 Football Championship victorious after defeating Kildare in Semple Stadium, Thurles on a score-line of 2-12 to 0-11 on Saturday, May 3.

Young wins Cadbury's Hero award
Kerry captain Killian Young raises the Cadbury’s All-Ireland U21FC trophy after Kildare were beaten in the final at Thurles
30 May 2008
Kerry footballer and current All-Ireland U21 champion, Killian Young, was named last night as The Cadbury Hero of the Future.

Ryan says players deserved more
05 May 2008
Kildare Under 21 football supremo Glenn Ryan believes that his charges deserved more for their efforts in 2008 than a runners-up spot in the championship.

'Players learned from the past' - Geaney

05 May 2008
Kerry U21 football boss Sean Geaney says the pain of past defeats spurred on his charges to beat Kildare (2-12 to 0-11) in this year’s All-Ireland decider.

O'Leary hails Kingdom work-rate
04 May 2008
All-Ireland under 21 football final man of the match Kieran O’Leary praised Kerry’s work ethic after they claimed their first title in a decade with an impressive victory over Kildare at Thurles.

U21FC: Kingdom reign supreme
03 May 2008
Kerry Under 21’s secured a 70th All-Ireland football title, across all grades for the Kingdom at Semple Stadium, Thurles tonight with goals from Mike O’Donoghue in each half the decisive scores against Kildare.

Kerry captain Killian Young raises the Cadbury's All-Ireland U21FC trophy after Kildare were beaten in the final at Thurles

Young a big fan of under 21 grade
02 May 2008
Kerry’s Young Footballer of the Year Killian Young has described the Cadbury’s under 21 championship as a ’brilliant’ competition.

Kildare unchanged
02 May 2008
Kildare manager Glenn Ryan has kept faith with the same team that overcame Down for Saturday’s Cadbury’s All-Ireland under 21 football final against Kerry at Semple Stadium.

Geaney wary of Kildare's work-rate
01 May 2008
Kerry under 21 boss Sean Geaney insists that Gary Whyte and Alan Smith aren’t the only Kildare players his side should be wary of ahead of Saturday’s Cadbury’s All-Ireland decider in Thurles.

Whyte: Ryan has been our inspiration
29 April 2008
Kildare under 21 captain Gary Whyte has paid tribute to manager Glenn Ryan ahead of Saturday’s Cadbury’s All-Ireland final against Kerry at Thurles.


Kildare captain Gary Whyte and his Kerry counterpart Killian Young with the U21 Football Championship Cup

Ryan dismisses favourites' tag
24 April 2008
Kildare under 21 football boss Glenn Ryan has laughed off claims by All-Ireland final opponents Kerry that the Lilywhites are favourites to lift the title.

U21FC: Lilywhites end 32-year wait
20 April 2008
For the first time since 1976, Kildare will contest a Cadbury’s All-Ireland under-21 final after they defeated Down by three points in a thrilling contest at Pairc Tailteann, Navan on Saturday 19th April.


U21FC: Kingdom pushed by Mayo
20 April 2008
Mayo will be disappointed to have let Kerry back into the Cadbury’s All-Ireland under-21 semi final as the Kingdom progressed to the decider following their clash at Nenagh on Saturday 19th April.

U21FC semis for Nenagh and Navan
10 April 2008
Kerry will face Mayo in Nenagh while Down will take on Kildare at Pairc Tailteann in the All-Ireland semi-finals of the Cadbury’s U21FC.

Mayo retain Connacht under 21 crown
10 April 2008
Mayo survived a late scare to retain the Cadburys Connacht under 21 football title at Roscommon’s expense in Kiltoom on Wednesday 9th April.

Lilies land Leinster crown
06 April 2008
Kildare captured the 2008 Leinster U21 football championship with a great 0-10 to 0-6 victory over Wexford at Wexford Park.

Kingdom land another provincial title
05 April 2008
Kerry landed their first Cadbury’s U21 FC title since 2002 at Ardfinnan thanks to a gritty 0-15 to 2-7 win over a game Tipperary side.

Down deny Derry
05 April 2008
Down recovered from a shaky start to secure a 3-11 to 1-14 win over Derry in a thrilling Cadbury’s Ulster U21 FC final at Casement Park.

Kildare march on
29 March 2008
A superb second half display helped propel Kildare to a 0-14 to 1-4 win over Carlow in their Cadbury’s Leinster U21 FC semi-final clash.

Ross race to victory
29 March 2008
Roscommon produced a tremendous second half display to book their place in this year’s Cadbury’s Connacht U21 FC final thanks to a 1-11 to 1-9 win over Sligo in Kiltoom.

Kildare kill off Dubs' hopes
23 March 2008
A 28th minute goal from Mark Waters proved pivotal as Kildare secured a 1-8 to 1-7 win over Dublin in an entertaining Cadbury’s Leinster U21 FC clash at Newbridge.

Coen sends Sligo forward
23 March 2008
Stephen Coen shot seven points in a man-of-the-match display as Sligo overcame Galway by 0-15 to 0-12 in their Cadbury’s Connacht U21 FC quarter-final clash at Tubbercurry.

Mayo too good for Leitrim
23 March 2008
Jason Doherty’s 39th minute goal proved all-important as Mayo eased their way to a 1-16 to 1-5 win over Leitrim in their Cadbury’s Connacht U21 FC semi-final clash at McHale Park, Castlebar.

Champions dethroned
23 March 2008
Kerry produced a five-star display to conquer defending champions Cork by 0-15 to 0-10 in a cracking Cadbury’s Munster U21 FC clash at Austin Stack Park.

Tipp tops in semi
23 March 2008
Tipperary made it through to the Cadbury’s Munster U21 FC final for the second year in a row after overcoming Waterford by 2-7 to 1-6 at Ardfinnan.

Champions lose their crown
23 March 2008
Defending Ulster U21 champions Armagh came a cropper at Ballybofey when they lost out by 0-10 to 1-11 to a dynamic Donegal side.

Brown leaves Fermanagh feeling blue
23 March 2008
A five-star show by corner forward Eoghan Brown helped propel Derry to an emphatic 1-20 to 2-9 Cadbury’s Ulster U21 FC win over Fermanagh at Celtic Park.

Down under 21s power to easy win
20 March 2008
Backboned by their 2005 All-Ireland minor winners, Down under 21s chalked up an impressive victory over Antrim in a one-sided Cadbury’s Ulster football championship clash at Pairc Esler.


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Cavanagh the hero for Tyrone
20 March 2008
A late Colm Cavanagh goal gave 14-man Tyrone a dramatic victory over Cavan in an absorbing Cadbury’s Ulster under 21 football championship first round tie at Healy Park

Donegal under 21s ease past Monaghan
18 March 2008
Donegal advanced to the second round of the Ulster under 21 football championship following a 0-15 to 1-6 victory over 14-man Monaghan at Ballybay on St. Patrick’s Day..

U21FC: Wicklow stun Laois
09 March 2008
The Garden County U21 footballers stunned last year’s All-Ireland finalists Laois as they thrashed them in the Cadbury’s Leinster U21FC with 14-men.

U21FC: Roche seals Wexford win
09 March 2008
It took a last gasp point from Shane Roche to earn Wexford a place in this year’s Cadbury’s U21FC semi-final at the expense of Westmeath at Cusack Park.

Champions signal intent
25 February 2008
It was a case of déjà vu at O’Moore Park as, for the second year in-a-row, holders Laois dumped Louth of the Cadbury’s Leinster under 21 football championship with an accomplished showing.

Carlow under 21s hang on
25 February 2008
Building on their first ever appearance in a provincial minor final last year, Carlow progressed to the quarter-finals of the Cadbury’s Leinster under 21 football championship with a slender victory over Longford at Dr Cullen Park.

Kildare give Meath a right Royal going-over
24 February 2008
Kildare’s under 21 footballers signalled their intent this year by handing Meath a 1-14 to 0-5 drubbing in their Cadbury’s provincial championship clash at Pairc Tailteann.

Westmeath clatter Cats
24 February 2008
Westmeath chiselled out a predictably easy (1-15 to 1-6) win over Kilkenny in the sides’ Cadbury’s Leinster U21 FC meeting at Nowlan Park.

Cadbury's launch 2008 U21FC
20 February 2008
Audrey Buckley, Marketing Manager Cadbury Ireland, and Nickey Brennan, GAA President, officially launched the 2008 Cadbury U21 Football Championship in Croke Park.

Gould wins Cadbury Award
01 June 2007
Cork senior and current Cadbury All-Ireland U21FC winner Fintan Goold has been named as the Cadbury Hero of the Future 2007, following a special Awards ceremony held in the Westin Hotel, in D

Dempsey remains proud of his charges
07 May 2007
Laois Under 21 football boss Sean Dempsey had nothing but pride for his charges despite seeing Cork triumphed by 2-10 to 0-15 in the All-Ireland Under 21 FC final at Thurles.

Cork camp breath collective sigh of relief
07 May 2007

A jubilant Cork camp admitted that fortune was on their side as they triumphed by 2-10 to 0-15 over Laois in the All-Ireland Under 21 FC final at Thurles.

Golden point from Goulding seals Cork win
06 May 2007
A late, late point from Daniel Goulding helped propel Cork to this year’s Cadbury’s All-Ireland Under 21 FC title (2-10 to 0-15) at the expense of a gritty Laois side at Semple Stadium, Thurles.

Healy hopes to set the record straight
05 May 2007
Laois captain Cahir Healy is hoping that the midlanders can turn the tables on Cork and win the Cadbury’s All-Ireland Under 21FC final at Thurles.

Cork captain admits the pressure is on
04 May 2007
Cork U21 football captain Andrew O’Sullivan has admitted that there is a great degree of expectation that the Rebels can finally add an All-Ireland crown to their many underage provinc

Just two'll do for Rebels
04 May 2007
Cork have made two changes to their side for tomorrow's (Saturday) Cadbury's All-Ireland Under FC final clash with Laois.

O'Moore's unchanged
04 May 2007
Laois boss Sean Dempsey had kept faith with the side that knocked out holders Mayo for Saturday's Cadbury's All-Ireland under 21 football final against Cork at Thurles.

Under 21 title is next step for Laois, says Healy
Laois under 21 captain Cahir Healy is keeping his fingers crossed that the O'Moore County's long wait for an All-Ireland title in the grade will come to an end against Cork on Saturday.

Under 21 championship to continue
The GAA's Player Welfare Manager Paraic Duffy doesn't believe the Cadbury's All-Ireland under 21 championships will be abolished any time soon.

Cork make two changes
02 May 2007
Cork under 21 football boss Tony Leahy has made two changes to his team for Saturday's Cadbury's All-Ireland final against Laois at Semple Stadium.

Brawl is history, insists Dempsey
01 May 2007
Laois under 21 football boss Sean Dempsey insists that there is no bad blood between his team and Cork ahead of Saturday's All-Ireland final in Thurles.

Rebels at full strength for under 21 decider
01 May 2007
Cork report no injury concerns ahead of Saturday's Cadbury's All-Ireland under 21 football final against Laois at Semple Stadium.

Laois and Cork go head to head
01 May 2007
The 2006 semi-final is now the 2007 Final as another epic battle is expected between Cork and Laois in the Cadbury U21 Football Championship.

Rebels book final spot
23 April 2007
Cork will have the chance to avenge last year's Cadbury's All-Ireland under 21 football final defeat to Mayo when they face Laois in this season's decider in two weeks' time.

Laois leap into final
22 April 2007
A power-packed second half display proved pivotal as Laois booked their place in this year's Cadbury's All-Ireland Under 21 FC final after recording a 0-11 to 0-6 win over Mayo at Dr. Hyde Park.

Cadburys offering sports vouchers
20 April 2007
If you think you know your U21 football, visit the official Cadbury's U21FC website to be in with a chance of winning Sports Vouchers if you correctly predict the final score in Saturday's All-Ireland semi-final between Mayo and Laois.

Orchard finish leaves Monaghan floored
15 April 2007
A storming second half display proved crucial as Armagh secured the Cadbury’s Ulster Under 21 football title with a 1-16 to 1-9 win over Monaghan at Omagh.

Laois clinch title
15 April 2007
Laois are this year’s Cadbury’s Leinster Under 21 football champions after seeing off the challenge of Offaly by 0-13 to 1-7 in a fascinating final at O’Moore Park, Portlaoise.

Magnificent Mayo breeze to Connacht success
08 April 2007
Mayo remain firmly on course to retaining their All-Ireland under 21 football title after an emphatic Connacht final victory over Roscommon at McHale Park, Castlebar.

Cork demolish Limerick with late surge
08 April 2007
Cork left it late but eventually finished strongly to beat Limerick by 0-17 to 1-9 in Division 1A of the NFL at Pairc Ui Chaoimh.

Connelly not kidded by easy win
09 April 2007
Noel Connelly, joint manager of Mayo's Under 21 football team, says his side's emphatic 1-22 to 1-8 Connacht final win over Roscommon will mean nothing ahead of their entry into the All-Ireland series.

Leahy looking for more
09 April 2007
Winning Cork under 21 football coach Tony Leahy says his side will have to improve if they are to have any ambitions to add to their Munster championship final win over Tipp (3-19 to 3-12).

Armagh book final spot
05 April 2007
Armagh progressed to the Ulster under 21 football final following a 0-11 to 0-8 victory over Derry at Casement Park on Wednesday night, April 4.

Benson bags timely major
01 April 2007
A goal just before the interval by Brian Benson proved pivotal as Mayo booked a place in this year's Cadbury's Connacht Under 21 football final (1-13 to 0-9) at the expense of Galway at Pearse Stadium.

Roscommon into the final
01 April 2007
Roscommon corner forward Conor Devaney was the hero as his side netted a place in this year's Cadbury's Connacht Under 21 FC final on the back of a 1-14 to 0-10 victory over Sligo.

Monaghan in fine form
01 April 2007
Monaghan Under 21 footballers will contest the Cadbury's Ulster final this year after their impressive 2-8 to 0-4 semi-final victory over neighbours Fermanagh in Lisnaskea.

Tipp destroy Banner to reach under 21 final
25 March 2007
Tipperary qualified for the Munster under 21 football final following an emphatic victory over a disappointing Clare at Kilmallock on Saturday, March 24.

Armagh win but at a cost for Cross
25 March 2007
A more clinical Armagh side advanced to the semi-final of this year’s Cadbury’s Ulster Under 21 FC semi-final after chiselling out a 1-8 to 0-9 victory over Tyrone in Lurgan.

Fired-up Fermanagh into semis
25 March 2007
Underdogs Fermanagh caused a shock by sending Down packing (1-15 to 0-16) after extra-time in an intriguing Cadbury’s Ulster Under FC quarter-final clash at Lisnaskea.

Oak Leafers into last four
25 March 2007
Derry are into the semi-finals of this year’s Cadbury’s Ulster Under 21 FC following a deserved 0-13 to 1-7 victory over Antrim at Celtic Park.

Galway coast home
25 March 2007
Hosts Galway had little trouble in advancing in this year’s Connacht Cadbury’s Under 21 FC after securing a 3-20 to 0-6 win over a poor Leitrim side at Duggan Park, Ballinasloe.

Tipp name U21 side
22 March 2007
The Tipperary U21 Football team to play Clare in the Cadbury's Munster Championship semi-final on Saturday at 3.00pm in Kilmallock has been announced.

Game re-fixed
19 March 2007
The Cadbury's Under 21 Football Championship game between Galway and Leitrim - called off on Saturday because of Salthill's waterlogged pitch - has been re-fixed.

Quigley guides Laois into decider
18 March 2007
A five-star performance by midfielder Brendan Quigley helped propel Laois into the final of this year's Cadbury's Leinster Under FC final (1-10 to 0-7) at the expense of Westmeath after a lively affair at Mullingar.

Mahon's strike decisive as Offaly advance
18 March 2007
Conor Mahon's 35th minute goal proved to be the decisive score as Offaly deservedly got the better of Meath in this Cadbury's Leinster Under 21 FC semi-final at O'Connor Park, Tullamore to remain on course for their first provincial title in this grade since 1995.

Monaghan time it nicely
17 March 2007
A storming second half display was key as Monaghan booked a place in this year's Cadbury's Ulster Under 21 football championship semi-final with a 1-12 to 0-7 win over neighbours Cavan at Clones.

Cork on cruise control
17 March 2007
Defending champions Cork had it all too easy as they walloped Waterford by 2-17 to 0-1 in the Cadbury's Munster Under FC semi-final at Dungarvan.

Official launch of Cadbury's U21FC
Cadbury's promotion of the U21FC for 2007 was officially launched at Croke Park with details of a huge investment to highlight the skill and commitment evident in the competition

Tierney points the way
A great point on the stroke of full-time by Michael Tierney helped Laois scrape home by 1-9 to 0-11 against Louth in their Cadbury's Leinster championship under 21 quarter-final clash at O'Moore Park, Portlaoise.

McCarron notches ten as Tyrone progress
In-form attacker Cathal McCarron notched ten points as Tyrone powered their way to a 0-19 to 0-9 win over Donegal in the Cadbury's Ulster under 21 championship quarter-final clash at Omagh.

Clare shock Kingdom
Clare created a major upset at Kilmihill when they secured a 1-6 to 0-6 victory over Kerry in the opening round of the Cadbury's Munster under 21 football championship.

Rebel U21's look impressive
Daniel Goulding was the star of the show as the Rebel County inflicted an eight point beating on Limerick in this first round Cadbury's Munster U21FC tie

Meath have that little extra
Meath showed a greater fitness level in extra time to advance to the Cadbury's Leinster under-21 football semi-final after this four point win over Kildare at Pairc Tailteann on Sunday March 4th.

Offaly advance to semi
Offaly overcame the challenge of Longford to make it through to the Cadbury's Leinster under-21 semi final in a dour affair played at Tullamore on Saturday, March 3rd.

Westmeath whip Cats
Westmeath's trip to Kilkenny for the Cadbury's Leinster under-21 football championship quarterfinal proved to be a one-sided affair as the Lake County trounced the Cats.

Offaly U21s do enough
Without ever setting the world on fire, Offaly still managed to beat Carlow by 0-13 to 0-9 in the first round of the Cadbury's Leinster U21 FC at Tullamore.

Tierney the difference as Laois U21s prevail
Corner forward Michael Tierney was star of the show as Laois beat Wicklow by 0-11 to 1-5 in the Cadbury's Leinster U21 FC at Aughrim.

Royals stun Dubs in Parnell
Two goals from Jamie Queeney stunned Dublin in the Cadbury's Leinster U21FC at Parnell Park in front of a crowd of close on 2,000 spectators.

Glennon sees Westmeath progress
A goal and five points from placed balls by senior star David Glennon helped Westmeath progress in the Cadbury's Leinster U21FC at the expense of Wexford.

Under 21 salvation for Mayo
For the second time in three seasons, Mayo suffered a crushing defeat to Kerry in the All-Ireland football final.

Higgins led Mayo out of the wilderness
After so many bitter disappointments for teams from the county on the big stage, Keith Higgins from Ballyhaunis had the distinction of being the first man in 21 years to captain a Mayo intercounty team to All-Ireland glory.

Higgins awarded for under-21 role
Mayo All-Ireland under-21 football winning captain Keith Higgins has been picked as the first Cadbury Hero of the Future award winner after a function at the Westin Hotel, Dublin.

Higgins proud of honour
Mayo under-21 captain Keith Higgins became the first man from the county to receive an All-Ireland trophy in 21 years and the dual star admitted he was overwhelmed by the occasion.

Mayo are All-Ireland U21 champions
Mayo captured the 2006 All-Ireland U21 football title with a superb 1-13 to 1-11 victory over favourites Cork at Cusack Park in Ennis.

 

 

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