A huge thanks to Quinn Downes Group for sponsoring our senior setup with new training tops. They really look the part. Thanks to Alan Carton Director of Quinn Downes Service & Maintenance for coming down before our first league game in the MDL last night. We really appreciate the support.
Johnstown FC Senior side opened their pre-season schedule with a resounding 4-0 defeat of Kentstown Rovers in Village Park on Saturday afternoon.
Goals from Shane Conroy, Steven Brazil, Denis Kinlan and Jonathan Ford were enough to give the mostly reserve side the victory on a pitch that allowed for some good football by both Meath outfits.
The game opened with both teams trying to keep the ball on the deck while teasing the respective defences. It was 12 minutes before the opening opportunity. Good play from both Johnstown’s Conroy and Patrick Warren ended with Josh Gaffney’s shot bringing a fine save from the Rover’s number one.
Conroy almost broke the deadlock on 15 minutes after excellent defensive work from Ford. A smart ball into the Kentstown half from Ford was brilliantly chased down by Brazil whose cross into the box flashed just wide from Conroy.
Johnstown had the lead just two minutes later. Conroy made no mistake from the spot after man of the match Brazil was pulled down when through on goal. Warren and Boland were both involved in the build-up.
There were further chances for Andrew Moran, Warren, John Moran and a fine save from Darragh Kenny in the Johner goal before an unfortunate injury to left fullback Gaffney led to a break in the game. The club wishes Josh a full recovery. He was having a fine match.
When the game resumed, with both teams feeling the cold, it had opened up and Johnstown was the team to take advantage.
Both sides had chances in the next 10 minutes. Brazil again tried his luck from distance before Kenstown’s busy number 16 tested Keegan in Johnstown’s goal with a shot from just outside the 18-yard box.
Brazil doubled the lead five minutes later, racing onto an excellent ball from his half from John Forde. The young number 7 still had plenty of work to do but calmly slotted the ball between the Kentstown keeper’s legs who had tried to close the distance.
As both teams rolled on the replacements and chances were starting to open up, it was Johner’s very own player-coach, Kinlan, who added the next goal and the third of the game. Another fine ball from John Forde left Kinlan in space behind the Kentstown back four. The midfielder spectacularly lobbed the keeper from 20-odd yards.
The Finglas man had the chance to double his tally just a few moments later but the Kentstown keeper was not going to be beaten by a second lob in as many minutes and calmly collected Kinlan’s attempted lob. A lesson from the coach to the lads…just tap it in!
Just before full-time centre half, Forde, at this stage playing in a much more forward position, wrapped up the victory for the visitors with a trademark rasping effort from distance that smashed into the roof of the net.
Well played to both teams! Not a bad game of football considering the time of year. Thanks to the Kentstown FC team and staff for their hospitality and we wish you the best in the coming season.
Darragh Keegan (7), James Finnegan (7), Josh Gaffney (7), Jonathan Forde (8), Andrew Moran (7), Steven Brazil (9), John Moran (8), Dylan Bollard (7), Shane Conroy (7), Patrick Warren (7).
Substitutes: Denis Kinlan (7), Michael Folan (7), Cormac Walsh (7), Scott Taylor (7), Kikki Dooley (7).
Huge Thanks to our Sponsors…..
Johnstown Football Club is ready to kick off a new season and we want you to be a part of the action! We’re offering a range of training times and days to suit all players, no matter your level. Come join us and have some fun on the pitch!
| Age Group | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Sunday |
| Academy | 6-7 pm | ||||
| U8s | 6-7 pm | ||||
| U9s | 6-7 pm | 11-12 pm | |||
| U10s | 6-7 pm | 6-7 pm | |||
| U11s | 6-7 pm | 6-7 pm | |||
| U12s | 6-7 pm | 6-7 pm | |||
| U13s | 7-8 pm | 7-8 pm | |||
| U14s | 7-8 pm | 7-8 pm | |||
| U15s | 7-8 pm | 7-8 pm | |||
| U16s | 8-9 pm | 7-8 pm | |||
| Seniors | 8-9 pm | 8-9 pm |
All training sessions take place at the MDL.
Johnstown Football Club: Join the Fun!
Football brings people together and Johnstown Football Club provides a safe, fun, and educational environment for all. Our club invites players of all ages and abilities to join our teams, from Academy to Seniors. Whether you’re new to the sport or a seasoned player, we offer the chance to improve your skills, make friends, and be part of a dynamic community.
Experienced FAI-qualified coaches at Johnstown FC are passionate about helping players reach their full potential. They use a fun, safe, and educational approach to teaching the game, focusing on skill development and building confidence in players of all ages.
We also welcome volunteers who love football and want to support our Players, Parents & Coaches. Volunteering allows you to give back to the community, make a difference in young people’s lives, and be part of a supportive and dynamic team.
If you want to play football, make friends, and join a supportive community, come to Johnstown Football Club. We welcome players of all abilities and would love to have you on our team.
Contact us today and become part of a community of football enthusiasts dedicated to playing and supporting the beautiful game. You can also register your interest via our Volunteer sign-up form.
Our two senior teams finally got back playing competitive football this week. We were able to show off our new home and away kits thanks to our friends at Taylors Johnstown . Come see how good we look!
We started out well in the Kilmessan shield in Thursday but just ran out of steam and were pipped in an exciting game verses Robinstown up in the MDL Grounds . Yesterday we traveled to Athboy Celtic fantastic new pitch, we played some great football in parts on the excellent surface but lost out by a single goal in the end.
It was great to be back playing and both teams will take huge positives going into next week. #upthejohnner #communityclub #supportlocal #heartofjohnstown #johnstownfc
During the course of February, a number of Johnstown FC senior players and Johnstown FC coaches were able to raise over €4000 for the Mater Foundation. The lads also upheld their end of the bargain by running over 1000 miles combined. Fair play to all involved as it is a great amount raised and hard miles to run. The guys also wanted to mention their appreciation for the huge support they got from friends, family and the wider community.
When lockdown lifts we are raring to go to get back training. We also hope to continue with further fundraisers and campaigns over the summer months.
Thanks to all who took part:
Christy Kavanagh, Eoin Sheridan, Jay Connelly, Marc Brennan, Barry McEvoy, Darren McQuillan, Tomas McCartney, Lee Kelly, Jake McDermott, Johnnie Forde, Mick Hill. Thanks to all those who donated and supported such a great cause.
Johnstown FC is delighted to announce Taylors Johnstown as the sponsors for the senior team this year and into 2021. It is a great collaboration with local business, as the club continues to strive to be at the heart of the local community. A huge thanks to John O’Brein and the Taylors team for their support at this time as well as the continued support of all the club’s sponsors.
The club has been able to purchase a new home and away kits for the senior teams with the sponsorship provided. On the home kits first outing the lads had a good 5-3 win against Trim Town, a good omen for things to come hopefully.
We hope that you continue to support local business like Taylors through these times and we promise there will be a continued collaboration with Taylors in the near future. If you call in for a pint and bite to eat in the near future we hope you see our kit hanging with pride of place in the bar.
Our 1st team finished off their group campaign with a 5-3 win at home against Trim Town.
The visitors who had only 10 men led 2-1 at home time. The lads turned it around in the 2nd half and ran out 5-3 winners.
The Johnstown goals coming from Danny Reaney, Darren Finnegan and Blessed with a hattrick. The Taylors man of the match went to Adam Foy.
This leaves us in 3rd in the group, as about as well as have could be expected considering the strength of the teams that finished 1st and 2nd. We now await a draw for the quarter-final of the cup competition.
Johnstown Fc Team:Darren Killion, James Finnegan, Jimmy Caffrey, Richie Nevin, Benji Taylor, Adam Ivers, Adam Foy, Sean Challenger, Euan Burton, Danny Reaney, Blessed Omorojor. Subs: Darren McQuillan, Darren Finnegan, Matthew Fadeyi and Alex Moraru
Johnstown F.C. are delighted to announce and congratulate Eoin Sheridan as the new manager of our senior team for 2020.
Eoin was one of the founding members of the club and has been a dedicated player and coach for our club since its inception. Eoin has always shown great dedication to everything he puts himself forward for and always gives 100%. We look forward to watching him bring our seniors forward in 2020 and wish him and everyone involved the best of luck!
It is with this appointment we also must pay a huge debt of gratitude to Christy Kavanagh & Fergal Berine for their guidance in the senior setup for the past number of years. Christy and Fergal have worked tirelessly over the past seasons and we thank them both for their unwavering commitment to Johnstown F.C. They will be a big loss to the senior setup but we know they will continue their involvement in the club and will always be there to support Johnstown F.C.
On Saturday the club held its annual senior presentation night in O’Briens Johnstown. We also took the chance to run a fundraiser with the help of Salina’s Musical Bingo. It was an extremely enjoyable night and thanks to all who attended. A big shoutout must go to the seniors and U12’s & U14’s girls parents who stayed and supported the club and everyone else who attended.
Also a huge thanks to all managers and club members who sourced spot prizes for the bingo and raffle on the night. The club really appreciates all the generosity of local businesses in supplying these prizes.
On the night there were a number of awards handed out over the two seniors teams for the season just past.
Congratulations to all the lads, it’s great to see these lads do so well in their first year of senior football
