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Football Education to compete in Trofeo Mediterraneo

2 weeks ago | stockportcounty.com | Daniel O'Neill

County’s Football Education students will travel to Spain later this week to compete in the Trofeo Mediterraneo. The Boys and Girls Player Pathway students will look to enhance their abilities on the pitch, while creating lasting memories away with their teammates. A number of Sports Career Pathway students will also travel to assist the players and staff during their warm up, coaching and analysis.
EFL U15 FLOODLIT CUP REGIONAL FINAL MATCH REPORT: Stockport County U15 2-0 Burnley U15

2 weeks ago | stockportcounty.com | Daniel O'Neill

County U15s progressed to the national final of the EFL U15 Floodlit Cup on Friday evening, as they defeated Burnley U15s 2-0 at Edgeley Park. A brilliant free kick by Oliver Huddleston, followed by a commanding finish by Richard Ilara, set County up for the national final against either Plymouth Argyle or Watford. Goalkeeper Ethan Ashton channelled his inner Gordon Banks to provide one of the best saves Edgeley Park has ever seen in the second half.
County U15s to play EFL U15 Floodlit Cup regional final at Edgeley Park

4 weeks ago | stockportcounty.com | Daniel O'Neill

County’s U15 side will play at Edgeley Park once again, as they feature in the EFL U15 Floodlit Cup regional final. The tie will be played on Friday 4th April, kicking off at 7pm. The young Hatters left it late against Burton Albion in the semi-final, as a last-gasp strike from Sam Leach completed County’s comeback after going behind in the first half. Sam Sheridan had brought County level with an instinctive flick earlier in the second half.
Academy celebrate first 'Next Chapter Week'

1 month ago | stockportcounty.com | Daniel O'Neill

The Academy recently hosted their inaugural ‘Next Chapter’ week as part of ongoing efforts to prepare our scholars for the next stage of their journey. The players carried out a day of work experience, attended the ‘Life After Professional Sport’ event in Bolton, took part in a special Q&A, and visited the Professional Footballers Association across the week.
Short stories wanted for second ‘Come Sit Awhile’

1 month ago | corkindependent.com | Daniel O'Neill

By Daniel O'Neill “Reading poems and short stories as well as reminiscing can offer comfort and joy to those with dementia.” Those were the words of the Mayor of the County of Cork Cllr Joe Carroll as he spoke about the new 'Come Sit Awhile' initiative which aims to get local writers to share their short stories with people with dementia and their carers. This will be the second volume of ‘Come Sit Awhile’ following a very successful debut.
Second-year scholar Rhys Watson receives call-up for Wales U18

1 month ago | stockportcounty.com | Daniel O'Neill

Second-year scholar Rhys Watson has received a call-up for the upcoming Wales U18 friendly games in Spain. Since signing his scholarship, Rhys has shown immense progression on and off the pitch. The young defender most notably made his County debut in the EFL Cup at Edgeley Park earlier in the campaign, with a string of B-team appearances. Rhys will face off against Poland and Denmark in friendly games while away with Wales, as they travel to the Pinatar Arena.
Big and bold | Cork Independent

1 month ago | corkindependent.com | Daniel O'Neill

By Daniel O'Neill An award-winning Irish beauty brand is taking the world by storm with their new mascara that gives mega volume, gravity-defying curl, and all-day definition. The mascara itself feels weightless yet still presents as strong and powerful. Bellamianta’s Lash Illusion Mascara (€23.99) is vegan friendly, light weight and wraps around each lash for incredible definition and volume.
U15 to Play EFL Floodlit Cup Semi-final at Edgeley Park

1 month ago | stockportcounty.com | Daniel O'Neill

County’s U15 host Burton Albion on Tuesday evening in the semi-final of the EFL U15 Floodlit Cup, returning to the Edgeley Park pitch. The game will take place at 7:30pm on Tuesday 11th March, with tickets available for free here. The young Hatters were in fine form in the quarter-final against Mansfield Town, as goals from Sam Sheridan, Joel Stott, Jensen Heywood and Sonny Wanstall saw County emerge comfortable 4-0 winners.
TD: Decades to clear the housing list

1 month ago | corkindependent.com | Daniel O'Neill

By Daniel O'Neill A northside TD has criticised the Government for their lack of response to the housing crisis on Leeside. It comes as figures revealed that there were 121,463 unique bids for 595 properties advertised on Cork City Council’s Choice Based Lettings (CBL) website. These figures were released to Thomas Gould, Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central, after he submitted a Freedom of Information request.
County U21 finish in second place in U21 Premier League Cup group

2 months ago | stockportcounty.com | Daniel O'Neill

County’s U21 team competed in the U21 Premier League Cup for the first time since the Academy’s reintroduction in 2022, and finished the group-stage in second place after some impressive performances. County were grouped against Leeds United, Birmingham City and Charlton Athletic, gaining nine points from their six games in the process. Key results included two 4-1 victories over Birmingham City, with one coming at Edgeley Park, as well as a 4-2 victory over Leeds United.