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Men's Gaelic Football team based in Islandbridge Dublin 8. New players always welcome. DM the page.

26/07/2026

Oh to be a Mayo man in Croke Park today! 💚❤️

Luke L and Luke C applaud an excellent all Ireland final. Rivals during the 70 minutes but back to teammates thereafter.

One of my favourite aspects about playing for the club has always been the diversity of backgrounds of all players involved. The friendly rivalries, the banter and the sense of community are always to the forefront, making the football so much more enjoyable. If you’re interested in getting involved, simply DM the page!!

Well done to both teams on a fantastic final. A great day for mayo and a great day for the GAA as a whole.

07/07/2026

Cian McCarney puts pressure high up the field on the defence in the second half of our AFL6 clash on Wednesday.

Excellent pressure from the Civil Service forward line forced turnovers and slowed the opposition attack. This enabled a dominant defensive performance which in turn fed the attack through counter attacking moves. Man of the match Darragh Kelliher was pivotal, finishing with a personal tally of 1-04. Leading the charge both in terms of scoring and defensive pressure from the forward line. Well done Darragh.

Final score:
: 4-17
: 2-07

19/06/2026

Civil Service Gaa: 3-9
: 1-5

Pictured above man of the match Conor Gavin carrying the ball forward for Civil Service.

It was Sunny on Wednesday evening as Civil Service GAA welcomed St.Brendan’s to Islandbridge with both sides sitting inside the top 6 in the table, chasing those coveted 3 top promotion spots. Civil Service seemed to get the better of the opening exchanges, pointing twice inside the opening 5 minutes. Brendan’s were threatening however with high long balls into the square, one of which broke to the Brendan’s number 12 who finished cooly with a goal to open the scoring for the away side. Civil Service looked to respond immediately but were unable to convert with one goal opportunity whisking by the far post and another one well saved by the Brendan’s goalkeeper. The game settled after this with the sides trading points before the home side sprang to life netting twice around the 20 and 25 minute marks. Brendan’s rallied again scoring twice before half time but ultimately trailed by 5 at the break.

The second half was one way traffic unfortunately for the away side. Darragh Kelliher and Shane Hanrahan were on song to gradually extend the lead before Civil Service netted for a third time, extending the lead to 10 points and ending the game as a contest. Brendan’s for their part did not give up but were forced into taking more speculative two point attempts in the hopes of eating into the deficit. Civil Service opted to manage the game in the last 15 minutes and ran out 10 point winners in the end.

09/06/2026

Back to winning ways.

After back to back set backs against Wanderers and Maurs, it was back to the drawing board for Civil Service footballers who hosted Castleknock at home.

The first half got off to a cagey start with both sides trading point attempts. Good defensive pressure and a deceptive breeze forced Castleknock into wides where Civil Service were able to gradually edge ahead. Eoin Monaghan was on song from the placed ball, helping the Service to a 0-07 to 0-00 lead at half time.

The second half was a similar affair. There was some excellent individual scores from Castleknock including a 2 pointer from the Castleknock full forward. Civil Service kept the score board ticking over however and maintained a healthy lead throughout the second half. Goal attempts by Shane Hanrahan and man of the match Cillian McPhilips threatened to close out the contest before debutant Ruadhan Verbruggen sealed the victory for the home side, sliding the ball in at the near post.

The victory leaves us second place in the league with 5 games to go. We welcome St Brendan’s to islandbridge next Wednesday where we hope to kick on again.

12/05/2026

Another great win for Civil Service footballers over the weekend. Man of the match Luke Lyon’s was in fine form, finding the net either side of the half to finish with a personal tally of 2-4. had some goal chances in the first half. Failure to convert meant Pats struggled to find a foothold in the game.

Pressure was piled on by The Service who did not let up in the second half and ran out comprehensive winners. Final score:

: 0-07
: 4-14

08/05/2026

A game that started with a bang for Civil Service. Assisted by the wind, we found ourselves in the driving seat early on. Of particular note were two first-half two-pointers from Luke Lyons. The forward line could not be faulted as clinical finishing saw The Service mount a ten-point advantage. A defensive error around the twenty-minute mark allowed Naomh Olaf back into the game as an interception was swiftly punished by a goal from the waiting Naomh Olaf full forward. Civil Service tacked on a couple more points before a Naomh Olaf two-pointer just before half-time saw the difference again reduced to ten points at the break. 1-03 to 1-13.

The second half was a more muted affair. Civil Service opting to manage the game to stem the tide against a spirited fightback from a youthful Naomh Olaf team who had the wind at their backs. Once again midfield dominance proved to be a key factor. Full credit to player of the match, Eoin Monaghan, pictured above. When he was not marauding the skies, Eoin could be found driving forward and breaking lines as he ran at the Naomh Olaf defence. A personal tally of 0-03 contributed to a final score of 2-18 for Civil Service.

Final Score:
: 2-10
: 2-18

We are out again this Sunday. Away against St.Pats of Donabate. Throw in 11:00. All support welcome!

02/05/2026

Some pictures from our win on Wednesday.

A hard-fought battle began with a fast start from Na Fianna, who opened their account with a brace of points. This was soon answered by a Civil Service point, followed by a goal which finished off an excellent surging run by Luke Lyons.

The half progressed with both sides trading points. Na Fianna were excellent at breaking forward at pace and were a consistent goal threat throughout the half. Civil Service can thank their lucky stars, or more aptly their star goalkeeper Cian McCarney, who pulled off a number of excellent saves to limit the number of goal chances converted to one before the break. Civil Service escaped an onslaught but still trailed by 2 at the break.

The second half represented a shift in momentum, as improved defensive organisation and pressure high up the field allowed the Service to gain a foothold in the game. A penalty around the 50-minute mark, converted by the reliable Darragh Kelliher, seemed to pave the way towards a Civil Service victory.

Na Fianna were not going down without a fight, however. A sideline ball directed in, long and high, was decisively gathered and finished by the Na Fianna full forward. Minutes later, when the Na Fianna No. 20 found himself through 1-on-1 with goal, it appeared the script had been flipped completely. It was not to be, however, as man of the match Cian McCarney pulled off an unbelievable point-blank save to keep Civil Service hopes alive. The advantage was with Na Fianna, but crucially the possession was with the home side, who battled on into the dying embers.

Patient build-up was rewarded with a free just outside the two-point arc with about 2 minutes remaining. The difficult free was taken by Eoin Monaghan. You might have assumed Eoin would be feeling the worse for wear at this point, having played 60 minutes of football during which he had to be temporarily substituted for a head injury. Well, if he was, it certainly didn’t show, as the ball struck perfectly and flew through the air, looking to still be rising as it bisected the posts.

The win was hailed by a jubilant John Gaffney as a famous victory. 2-12 2-11

27/04/2026

Tuned in for the post match analysis from an upbeat John Gaffney after our victory against in Edenmore yesterday.

We started the game expecting to have nothing easy against a Monica's side who opened the scoring immediately from the throw in with a fine score from the left hand side.

The initial 15 minutes was then it for tat. Civil service being slightly more clinical nudged ahead. A penalty around the 20 minute mark carved some daylight between the sides. Some fine place kicking from Colin Power and another goal before half time saw the visitors lead 2-08 to 0-05 at the break.

Monica's rallied after half time. Surging forward once more from the throw in before tapping over neatly. The ship was once more steadied however. Man of the match Luke Conway played a key roll, both contesting kickouts and winning the breaking ball. Civil Service dominance over the midfield was once again a critical factor in securing the victory. I'm sure there were a few blades of grass that Luke may not have covered yesterday, but they were certainly few and far between.

Civil Service will rue some missed chances in the second half with clear scoring opportunities sailing wide and dropping short. On another day we would hoped to have improved on our second half tally but overall the game was managed well and we were very happy to come away with 2 points against a tough opppsition.

Final Score:
:0-8
:2-12

16/04/2026

At Civil Service GAA, we’re proud to welcome players from far and wide — with representation from 17 counties across Ireland. 🇮🇪🏐

Looking for a welcoming GAA club in the heart of Dublin City? Civil Service Gaelic Football Club is based in Islandbridge, Dublin 8 — and we’re always open to new faces.

Whether you’ve just moved to Dublin, are getting back into football, or want a fresh challenge, you’ll slot right in.

Teams: AFL6 & Junior 1 Championship
Location: Islandbridge, Dublin 8
Training: Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 7:30 PM
Matches: Usually Sunday mornings/afternoons

No need to be a civil servant — we’re an inclusive club open to players of all backgrounds. 🤝

📩 DM us now to get started or for more info!

09/03/2026

Some more shots from the weekends action 📸 The player’s player of the match was Joe Kirk on the day who was excellent for the home side, particularly in the first half- holding the visitors to 0-01 at half time. Well done Joe, more of the same the next day 💪🏻🏆

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