Written by Luke O'RiordanDecember 20, 2012
The 2013 Airtricity League fixture list was released earlier today and sees Bohemians kicking off the new season at home to UCD on Friday March 8th.
The following week (Friday March 15th), the Gypsies travel to Turner’s Cross to take on Cork City.
Four days later (Tuesday March 19th), Aaron Callaghan’s men host Trevor Croly’s new-look Shamrock Rovers at Dalymount Park in the first big Dublin derby of the year.
Bohs’ first trip to Thomond Park to take on newly-promoted Limerick comes on Tuesday April 16th.
Full fixture list.
Written by Luke O'RiordanDecember 17, 2012
The lucky prize winners of the main Bohemian Christmas Draw were drawn in the Members’ Bar at Dalymount Park on Saturday night (December 15th).
Pictured are MC Paul Duffy and Youth Director John Daly, who kicked off the proceedings on Saturday.
Between the early bird and main drawn, €10,000 in cash prizes were handed out, with a similar amount raised for the club thanks to the sterling efforts of Jimmy O’Connor and his team.
The winners of the main draw were:
1st Prize: €2012 – Winning Ticket No. 1111 – Winner: Christy, Derek & Keith (Seller: Jimmy O’Connor)
2nd: €1000 – 0565 – Gareth Banks (Paddy Banks)
3rd: €750 – 0615 – Joe Shannon (Tony Colmey)
4th: €500 – 0691 – Kathleen Cuffe (Gerry Cuffe)
5th: €400 – 0188 – Andrew White (Self)
6th: €300 – 1034 – Liam Grant (Des Parsons)
7th: €200 – 0917 – Declan Meagher (Self)
8th: €200 – 0123 – Rita & Meg Cassin (Dermot Cassin)
9th: €200 – 1012 – John McGovern (Liam Parsons)
10th: €200 – 1123 – Owen Heary (Self)
11th: €200 – 0237 – Aisling Banks (Paddy Banks)
12th: €200 – 0183 – Ed Delaney (Anne Delaney)
13th: €200 – 0637 – Ronan Silke (Self)
14th: €200 – 0145 – Joan Whelan (Tommy Whelan)
15th: €200 – 0093 – Tom Cassidy (Self)
16th: €200 – 0220 – Monica, Christie & George (Sean Maguire)
17th: €100 – 0815 – J. Smyth ( D. Smyth)
18th: €100 – 0429 – Tom Geraghty (Jimmy O’Connor)
19th: €100 – 0052 – C. St Ledger (Arthur Sheridan)
20th: €100 – 0074 – Niall McEntee (Self)
21st: €100 – 0809 – K. & D. Munroe (D. Munroe)
22nd: €100 – 1154 – Alan Ferns (Stephen Burke)
23rd: €100 – 0635 – Mark & Matt (Tony Colmey)
24th: €100 – 0409 – John Casey (Pancho)
25th: €100 – 0930 – Michael Ward (Self)
26th: €100 – 0346 – Katie Kelly (Eileen McClinton)
Many thanks to our sellers and buyers; congratulations to our winners.
A happy Christmas and peaceful New Year to you all.
Written by Luke O'RiordanDecember 12, 2012
Ahead of last week’s launch of a book comprising of over 70 of the best articles to appear on Come Here To Me, we were delighted to be able to republish one of Ciaran Murray’s Bohemians-related posts from the acclaimed blog…
“Walking up the North Circular Road, it’s impossible not to be taken in by the site of the historic floodlights of Dalymount Park. Part of Dublin’s skyline for over fifty years, they stand like dinosaurs from another age, beacons calling the League of Ireland faithful to Phibsboro on match nights.
These kinds of pylons are a rare, dying breed proper to stadiums in the lower echelons of football, and reminders of its urban, working class roots. Nestled behinds rows of Victorian houses and Phibsboro Shopping center, finding Dalymount without them would be a struggle….”
Full article here
Written by Luke O'RiordanNovember 30, 2012
The 2013 Bohemians calendar is now available to order from the club’s online shop.
The calendar is packed full of memorable images from this season taken by the likes of Eddie Lennon, Stephen Burke, Peter O’Doherty, Fergus McNally, Greg Molloy and Jason O’Callaghan, as well as images of legends from seasons past.
Priced at €15*, this is a must-have for every Bohs fan’s Christmas stocking. Make sure to order now so you’re not disappointed.
Written by Luke O'RiordanNovember 29, 2012
TThe bars at Dalymount Park are now open from 12pm every Sunday.
From 12pm to 7pm, all pints are on sale for just €3.50, with long-neck bottles at €3.
So why not join us at the Sunday Club to watch all the day’s cross-channel football and other major sporting events from the comfort of the Members’ Bar.
- All football and major sports screened.
- Pool table.
- Juke box.
This Sunday:
MK Dons v Wimbledon (12.30).
Rangers v Elgin City (1.15pm).
Hibs v Hearts (3.30pm).
Fiorentina v Sampdoria (7.45pm).
Written by Luke O'RiordanNovember 28, 2012
Bohemian FC is pleased to announce that Aaron Callaghan has this week renewed his contract with the club as senior team manager. His new contract will run for two years from 1 January 2013.
Bohemians are also delighted that Owen Heary returns to his position as assistant and under-19 team manager.
“We’re very happy that Aaron and Owen will be with us again next season. They achieved so much in difficult circumstances in the 2012 season, ” said club president Chris Brien.
“Having their services gives us continuity in the rebuilding project which has started so well.”
Aaron Callaghan has begun assembling a squad for next season. Those signed or committed for 2013 include key players from last season’s squad.
The new season’s squad will include: Ryan McEvoy, Derek Pender, Luke Byrne, Keith Buckley, Greg Murray, Michael Barker, Dave Scully, Roberto Lopes, Stephen Traynor, Andy Mulligan and John O’Connor. Among those joining Bohemians from outside will be former UCD midfielder Ciaran Nangle.
Bohemian FC has this week also agreed terms with Charlton Athletic for the transfer of defender Kevin Feely. His move will take effect from 1 January 2013, when the English Football League Championship transfer window opens.
Written by Luke O'RiordanNovember 27, 2012
The Bohemians Christmas Early Draw was made at Dalymount Park on Saturday November 24.
The first €2000 of the stonking €10,000 cash prizes on offer were drawn (results below).
If you’ve missed out on the Early Bird Draw, make sure you don’t miss out on the main draw, which will be held on December 15.
Tickets can purchased from the club’s online store.
CHRISTMAS DRAW 2012: EARLY BIRD RESULTS
PRIZE |
TICKET |
WINNER |
SELLER |
1st: €200 |
0048 |
Laura Greene |
Arthur Sheridan |
2nd: €200 |
0070 |
Sean & John Watson |
Sean Watson |
3rd: €200 |
1117 |
Fergal Whelan |
Fergal Whelan |
4th: €200 |
0452 |
Ann & John |
John Whelan |
5th: €200 |
0700 |
Cathal Duignan |
Colm Duignan |
6th: €100 |
0384 |
Ciaran Byrne |
Sean O’Connor |
7th: €100 |
0281 |
Shirlagh & Linda White |
Vinny Bracken |
8th: €100 |
0030 |
Philip McGrath |
Gerry McGrath |
9th: €100 |
0630 |
Tommie Hednett |
Tony Colmey |
10th: €100 |
1019 |
Tom & Pat |
Liam Parsons |
11th: €100 |
1055 |
Trish Fahey |
Mick Scully, Chelsea SC |
12th: €100 |
0333 |
Lena Kieran |
Jimmy Heffernan |
13th: €100 |
0454 |
Mick Jnr & Dave Whelan |
John Whelan |
14th: €100 |
0129 |
Richard Whelan |
Richard Whelan |
15th: €100 |
0789 |
Clara, Deyna, Abbie & Emmi |
Liam McDonagh |
Written by Luke O'RiordanNovember 26, 2012
Santa Claus will be making a visit to Home of Irish football on Sunday December 16th for the Bohs Kids’ Christmas Party.
Also getting in the Festive spirit at Dalymount Park will be Bohs players and the club’s mascot on what promises to an entertaining day for all junior Gypsies.
It costs just €5 to attend the party (3pm-5pm), which includes goody bags for all children as well as a gift from Santa.
As well as that, there will be a colouring competition, a Christmas movie and music throughout to keep everyone entertained!
Written by Luke O'RiordanNovember 13, 2012
Tickets are on sale from the club’s online shop for the annual bumper Bohemians Christmas Draw.
With cash prizes of €10,000 on offer (including Early Bird Draw prizes, drawn on Saturday November 24th), this in an important fundraising event that we hope will appeal to the wider community as well as Bohemian members and supporters alike.
With the number of tickets limited to 1200, this is your chance to strike rich! All tickets must be sold by Saturday December 15th!
Tickets cost €20 and are now available from Dalymount Park during office hours or from the club’s online shop*.
The closed season is a difficult time for all Airtricity League clubs, so we call on all Gypsies to get behind the club’s ongoing fundraising efforts.
The prizes are as follows: 1) €2012; 2) €1000; 3) €750; 4) €500; 5) 400; 6) €300; 10 prizes of €200; 10 prizes of €100.
Early Bird Draw (Drawn on Saturday November 24th): 5 prizes of €200; 10 prizes of €100.
Once again, everyone at Dalymount would like to thank Jimmy O’Connor and all those involved in this and many other fundraising drives over the course of the season for their continued hard work and dedication to the Bohemian cause!
(*Online ticket price includes 96cent surcharge to cover PayPal’s cut)
Written by Luke O'RiordanNovember 13, 2012
After an entertaining season on the pitch with some cracking nights off it, Bohemians are capping off the year by inviting supporters to get in the festive spirit at the Bohs Fans’ Christmas Party on Saturday December 1st.
Kicking off at 7.30pm, entrance to this event costs just €5 on the door.
All pints are on special offer for a knockdown price of €3.50, while pizza and other finger food will be laid on.
There will be live music from 9.30pm, followed by a live DJ till late. And a certain 4-0 victory might get an airing too!