by DSFC Media | Oct 19, 2018 | Uncategorized
Pictured: Front, L-R: Cahal McGinty, Chairman, Keith Boyd, Oisin Smyth.
Back, L-R: Manager, Kris Lindsay and Head of Development, Dixie Robinson.
Teenage midfielders Oisin Smyth and Cahal McGinty have signed professional contracts at the delight of Manager Kris Lindsay;
“Oisin and Cahal are both excellent young players, who I’m delighted to get signed on professional deals. It is a just reward for their attitude and application, and if they keep showing that desire to learn and progress as players, I have no doubt they both have big futures in the game. I must thank Dixie (Robinson), Jay (Willis), Terry (Fitzpatrick) and the rest of the development coaches for the great work they are doing with our young players and the club will reap the benefits of this in the years ahead.”
Smyth has been on the books at Dungannon (Swifts & DUY) since he was 12 years old and McGinty has been part of the Club for the past two and a half years. Both players are central midfielders and very exciting prospects.
Smyth said;
“I am very happy to sign my first professional contract with Dungannon Swifts. I have been working towards this for a while, thankfully now I’ve got my opportunity and hopefully I can push on. I have been playing for Dungannon for a while now and I’m really enjoying it. It’s a fantastic club and I can’t wait to push forward!”
McGinty had this to say;
“I’m delighted to sign my first professional contract with Dungannon, I am looking forward to the new challenge and working under the new management!”
Congratulations Oisin and Cahal, all the best for the future.
by DSFC Media | Nov 23, 2017 | Uncategorized
In July 2017 we were deeply saddened to learn of the sudden death of Swifts supporter, Jolene O’Hagan. Jolene who lived in Cookstown, was engaged to Johnathan Smyth and had two young sons, Alfie and Theo. Jolene died suddenly of what turned out to be a pulmonary embolism. This news came as a shock to all as she was such a young girl with her whole life ahead of her.
As a club we felt we would like to help remember Jolene in our own way and we offered the chance for both of her sons, Alfie (4) and Theo (2) to act as DSFC Team Mascots. Their father, Johnathan, kindly took up the offer on behalf of the boys and they came to Stangmore Park on Tuesday 21st November for our fixture v Crusaders FC.
Accompanied by granny Fiona, granda Andy, auntie Lauren and great Nana Yvonne, Alfie and Theo both were kindly presented a full DSFC strip each with the Name ‘Mummy’ and number ‘1’ on the back of them.
Prior to kick off the boys made their way out onto pitch at Stangmore Park to enable them to join some first team players and have a ‘kick about’ on the pitch with them and also between themselves. Alfie and Theo enjoyed posing for photographs with first team players and around the ground. They even managed to sneak a photograph in the dugout! The boys were presented with a DSFC team photo each which were signed by the squad and manager Rodney McAree.
The ultimate surprise of the night was meeting Current NI Player and Donaghmore boy (former Swifts and DUY player) Niall McGinn who kindly took up the offer to visit Stangmore on Tuesday night to meet Alfie and Theo. Both of the boys were in awe of Niall and it certainly was great to see the smiles on their faces. Thanks to Niall for coming to Stangmore on Tuesday night after travelling home from South Korea that day.
When it came to the big moment, leading DSFC out onto the pitch, the boys got a fantastic welcome from match referree, Mr Raymond Crangle, who also gifted the boys a token of money each. This was very kind of Mr Crangle. Alfie was given the match ball by Ref Raymond to carry onto the pitch and Swifts Captain Ryan Harpur led from the front with little Theo in his arms.
Left: Alfie and Theo pictured along with their dad, Johnathan, Swifts Chairman Keith Boyd and Northern Ireland Star, Niall McGinn. Top Right: Christopher Hegarty, David Armstrong with Theo and Alfie
The boys completed their task with complete pride and loved every bit of it, Jolene would have been so proud of them. Leading the Swifts team out at Stangmore Park was a dream come true for the boys despite the score line they had a fantastic night from start to finish.
“The boys had an amazing time and haven’t stopped talking about the occasion at all. Wee Alfie went into school yesterday and he couldn’t wait to tell all of his friends about where he had been and what he’d been doing the night before. From the moment we walked into Stangmore Park on Tuesday night, we felt just at home, we were all welcomed with open arms and the treatment we received was nothing short of superb. Jolene will be looking down proud of her two boys and proud of her football club too. I would encourage everyone to support their local game and come and enjoy the amazing family atmosphere that Dungannon has to offer.” Johnathan Smyth
Alfie and Theo will be made most welcome when they return to Stangmore Park with their father and family in the future and we thank them for doing such a super job on Tuesday night.
The family are continually fundraising for the Thrombosis UK charity and have a just giving page set up by a sister of Jolene. If anyone would like to donate you can find the link below.
www.justgiving.com/fundraising/sarahlouise-ohagan
by | Jun 18, 2017 | Uncategorized
Our Pre-Season fixtures for 2017-18 are listed below these are correct at the time of this post but please look out on the club twitter or facebook in case times or venues change.
Monday 10th July Coagh Utd. (A) 7.45pm
Result : Coagh 2-5 Swifts. Ryan Mayse, Stefan Lavery, Thomas Lockhart and Nathaniel Ferris (x2).
Saturday 15th July Rathfriland (A) 3.00pm
Result : Rathfriland 1-3 Swifts. Liam McMenamin & Nathaniel Ferris (x2)
Monday 17th July Loughgall (A) 7.45pm
Result : Loughgall 1-2 Swifts. Ryan Harpur & Nathaniel Ferris.
Tuesday 18th July Dergview (A) 7.45pm
Result : Dergview 3-2 Swifts. Paul McElroy & Jarlath O’Rourke
Saturday 22nd July Strathoy Harps (A – Youth Sport, Omagh) 3.00pm
Result : Sthrathroy Harps 1-8 Swifts. Cormac Burke, Ryan Harpur, Ryan Mayse, Peter McMahon (x2) Stefan Lavery (x2) & Paul McElroy.
Dollingstown (H – DUY) 1.00pm
Result : Dollingstown 2-3 Swifts XI. Sam Lindsay, Sam Haugh & Fra Brennan
Friday 28th July Valley Rangers (A) 7.45pm
Saturday 29th July Lisburn Distillery (A Valley Rangers) 12 noon
Saturday 5th August Institute (H) 3.00pm
by | Jun 9, 2014 | Uncategorized
Dear Parents and Children,
Twelve months have passed so quickly it is hard to believe that it is time once again for our Annual Soccer Coaching Fun Weeks.
Over the last 18 years the Fun Weeks have been a huge success and many children have enjoyed being a “Professional footballer” for the week. Also many of our young players have went on to play in either the Irish, English or Scottish Leagues. This is something we as coaches are very proud of and every year we seem to unearth another young prospect which can only be good for both the player and Dungannon United Youth.
In the season just passed our teams have had many successes, from our under 10s right up to our under 16s who won the N.I. Cup defeating Linfield in the May Day Final. So if you are aged between 4 & 15 and enjoy meeting new friends and learning new football skills come along to our Fun Weeks and you will not be disappointed.
This year those attending the Fun Weeks can purchase next seasons new playing and training kit for a reduced price of £60. Yes, that is two full kits, jersey, shorts & socks for £60! This is a saving of £20.
I look forward to seeing you there.
Joe McAree
A printable version of the form can be downloaded from here: DUY FORM
by DSFC Media | Jan 2, 2014 | Uncategorized
Monday 6th January sees us play Crusaders in the Danske Bank Premiership live on Sky Sports. What everyone wants is a large crowd and with that in mind the Board of Crusaders FC decided unanimously to reduce admission prices for the game.
You will only pay £5 (Adult) & £1 (Concession) into the game on the night or as the poster points out All DUY and Swifts players get in FREE!
This is very attractive pricing in the hope that everyone will come and watch the game at Seaview and make it a smashing atmosphere.
So get yourself wrapped up and come to Seaview on Monday and show the team what they mean to you. Let’s show the rest of Europe we can enjoy ourselves as the game is beamed across many countries and let’s give the team a massive vocal boost.
Transport for this fixture leaves Stangmore Park at 7pm SHARP.
