Michael Grant Memorial Tournament

🎉 RAFFLE WINNERS! 🎉

A huge congratulations to the winners of our Michael Grant Memorial Tournament raffle!

👕 Signed Manchester United Jersey
Congratulations to Stephen Murphy

🎁 SuperValu Hamper
Congratulations to Jodie Kelly

A massive thank you to everyone who bought a ticket and supported the raffle. Your support has helped us create a fantastic experience for all the players, coaches and families involved.

We really appreciate it. 💙⚽

Congratulations again to Stephen and Jodie — enjoy your prizes! 👏

Friendships made through football.

One of the highlights of this year’s tournament was welcoming Gallia Club Lucciana to Waterford.

What started as just another game at a tournament in France last year grew into a genuine friendship between our two clubs, and ultimately led to Gallia Club Lucciana making the journey to Ireland for the first Michael Grant Memorial Tournament.

Everyone at St Josephs AFC Waterford. would like to sincerely thank Michael Monti, everyone at Gallia Club Lucciana, and all the parents and families who put their trust in us by travelling to Waterford.

We know the significant financial commitment, planning and logistics involved in bringing a team overseas, and we truly appreciate the effort that went into making the trip possible.

We hope that Ireland, Waterford and everyone at St Josephs AFC Waterford helped create an experience and memories that will stay with the kids for a very long time.

You were a pleasure to host and an absolute pleasure to watch throughout the tournament.

Gallia Club Lucciana will forever hold a special place in our tournament’s history as the very first international club to take part in the Michael Grant Memorial Tournament.

The final photo was taken last year in France 😉

Gallia Club Lucciana you will always be welcome to Waterford.

🚐 THANK YOU JAMES FALCONER CHAUFFEUR HIRE

https://jamesfalconerchauffeurhire.com/

Proud Transport Partner of the Inaugural Michael Grant International Memorial Tournament

From everyone at St Joseph’s AFC and Michael’s Family, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

A heartfelt thank you to James Falconer Chauffeur Hire for the outstanding support they provided throughout the inaugural Michael Grant International Memorial Tournament.

From the moment our visiting French club arrived in Waterford on Thursday, right through until the tournament came to a close and the gates closed at 6:30pm on Saturday, James and his team looked after every aspect of our transport logistics with professionalism, reliability and genuine care.

Their role wasn’t about transporting hundreds of people.

It was about ensuring our guests from France were looked after every step of the way.

James and his team safely transported our visiting French players, coaches and officials between their hotel and Williamstown Sports Complex throughout their stay, ensuring they always arrived on time, travelled in comfort and experienced the warm Waterford welcome that St Joseph’s AFC is so proud to provide.

Nothing was ever too much trouble.

Every journey was carried out with professionalism, flexibility and a smile, allowing us to concentrate on delivering a memorable tournament while knowing our international guests were in the very best hands.

Their commitment played a huge part in creating a seamless experience for our visiting club and helped make the tournament a wonderful occasion for everyone involved.

Without sponsors and supporters like James Falconer Chauffeur Hire, events such as the Michael Grant International Memorial Tournament simply would not be possible.

Whether it’s airport transfers, corporate travel, VIP chauffeur services, sporting events or special occasions, we cannot recommend James and his team highly enough. Their attention to detail, first-class vehicles and exceptional customer service are second to none.

Thank you, James, and thank you to everyone at James Falconer Chauffeur Hire.

Your professionalism, generosity and unwavering support helped create unforgettable memories for our visiting French club, our volunteers, our members and the Grant family.

You didn’t just provide transport…

You helped deliver the hospitality, friendship and welcome that this tournament was all about.

💙 With sincere thanks from everyone at St Joseph’s AFC & The Grant Family.

Michael Grant Memorial Tournament 2026

Last weekend our mini Seagulls took part in a memorial competition for the late Michael Grant of St Josephs. Michael who also had a couple of season playing in Tramore was a fantastic committed player and it was great to see so many young kids loving their football on Saturday !

A huge thanks to the organisers and St Josephs for such a well run day, to the other teams and their players who played with great spirit and to the referees who without we would have no football. We are already looking forward to next year

💚 THANK YOU Panda Ireland 💚

Proud Waste & Recycling Partner of the Michael Grant International Memorial Tournament

From everyone at St Joseph’s AFC and Michael’s Family, we want to say a massive THANK YOU to PANDA Waste & Recycling.

With hundreds of players, coaches, parents and supporters attending the inaugural Michael Grant International Memorial Tournament, we knew one thing for certain…

Waste was going to be a big challenge.

Thankfully, thanks to the incredible support of PANDA Waste & Recycling, it never became a problem.

The PANDA team ensured we had everything we needed to keep our complex clean, tidy and safe throughout the day, allowing everyone to simply enjoy what was a fantastic occasion. Their professionalism, reliability and outstanding service made a huge difference from the first kick of the ball until the final whistle.

Their support didn’t begin or end on tournament day either.

PANDA have proudly looked after St Joseph’s AFC throughout the year, and we are incredibly grateful for the continued partnership and sponsorship they provide to our club.

Events of this size simply cannot happen without businesses and organisations that are willing to support their local community. PANDA’s generosity helped us deliver a first-class event that honoured Michael’s memory in the best possible way.

To everyone at PANDA Waste & Recycling…

Thank you for helping keep our club clean. Thank you for helping protect our environment. And thank you for standing behind St Joseph’s AFC all year round.

Your support is genuinely appreciated by everyone connected with our club.

💚 Thank you to the entire PANDA team!

Your sponsorship, commitment and support help make days like the Michael Grant International Memorial Tournament possible.

With sincere thanks,

💙 💙 Everyone at St Joseph’s AFC & The Grant Family

🎧 THANK YOU SEAN O’NEILL

AKA DJ NAILER

Proudly Providing the PA System & Entertainment for the Michael Grant International Memorial Tournament

From everyone at St Joseph’s AFC and Michael’s Family, we want to say a huge thank you to Sean O’Neill – AKA DJ Nailer.

Sean very kindly provided the PA system for the morning before taking to the decks and absolutely rocking the socks off everyone for the entire day.

From the moment the first teams arrived until the final whistle, Sean created an incredible atmosphere that brought the whole tournament to life. His music kept the energy high, the smiles wide and the celebrations going all day long.

One of the greatest sights of the tournament was watching so many children not only showing their skills on the football pitch, but also showing off their dance moves off it! Players, parents, coaches, volunteers and supporters all found themselves singing, clapping and dancing along to the music.

Sean’s enthusiasm, professionalism and unbelievable energy added something truly special to the inaugural Michael Grant International Memorial Tournament. His music became the soundtrack to a day that will live long in the memories of everyone who attended.

Events like this are made special by people who quietly give their time and talents to help others, and Sean did exactly that.

Sean, thank you for entertaining us all. You were an absolute star and helped create an atmosphere that Michael would have absolutely loved.

🎶 Your music. Your energy. Your passion.

You helped make the inaugural Michael Grant International Memorial Tournament a day that nobody will ever forget.

⭐ Thank You Sean O’Neill – AKA DJ Nailer! ⭐

💙 With sincere thanks from everyone at St Josephs AFC Waterford & The Grant Family.

💙 THANK YOU iShine Window Cleaning 💙

Proud Sponsor of the Inaugural Michael Grant International Memorial Tournament

From all at St Joseph’s AFC and Michael’s Family, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

A massive thank you to Terry, owner of iShine Exterior Cleaning, for being one of the sponsors of the inaugural Michael Grant International Memorial Tournament.

Terry is far more than a sponsor. He is a valued St Joseph’s AFC Committee Member, our Designated Liaison Person (DLP) and, most importantly, a lifelong friend of Michael. His support, commitment and friendship mean more than words can ever express.

Terry and the iShine team proudly sponsored the incredible Michael Grant International Memorial Tournament banner, which became the backdrop for hundreds of photographs throughout the day. It has already become one of the lasting images and memories of a truly special tournament.

But Terry’s contribution didn’t stop there.

The day before the tournament, Terry and his fantastic colleague Sean were onsite from early morning, power washing, cleaning and preparing every part of the complex. They even helped lay the artificial grass around the photo area, ensuring everything looked absolutely perfect for our visiting clubs, players, families and supporters.

Nothing was too much trouble. Every job was carried out with pride, professionalism and a genuine desire to make the tournament the very best it could be.

Without sponsors and volunteers like Terry and iShine, events like the Michael Grant International Memorial Tournament simply would not be possible.

If you are looking for professional exterior cleaning, power washing or property maintenance for your home, business, sports club or organisation, Terry and the iShine team are the people to call. Their quality of work, attention to detail and customer service are second to none.

Thank you Terry. Thank you Sean. Thank you iShine.

Your friendship, generosity and hard work helped create a day that Michael’s family, our club and every team who attended will never forget.

💙 With sincere thanks from everyone at Josephs AFC Waterford & The Grant Family.

THANK YOU

Excel Promotions Ltd

Proud Main Sponsor

From all at St Joseph’s AFC and Michael’s Family, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

A massive thank you to Eddie, Gillian and Aido and all Eddie’s team from Excel Promotions for looking after every single aspect of the banners pitch markings trophies, Medals and Volunteer gear for Michael Grant International Memorial Tournament from the very first design concepts right through to the first whistle.

From the planning design stage to production, from creating the incredible tournament branding to making sure every detail was perfect, your commitment never wavered.

The day before the tournament and again early on tournament morning, Eddie and Aido were on site personally putting up banners, making sure everything looked exactly as it should and offering a helping hand wherever it was needed. Nothing was ever too much trouble.

Eddie and Aido are not only two absolute characters and true gentlemen, they were also great friends of Michael. In particular, Eddie poured his heart into this tournament, just as he always does. From designing our branding, banners, presentation boards and signage to laying out the medals and trophies he helped create, every detail reflected the pride and passion he has for what he does.

Your professionalism, friendship and generosity played a huge part in making this tournament the incredible success that it was.

If you’re looking for club gear, branding, trophies, medals, signage or planning an event of any size, we cannot recommend Eddie and the team at Excel Promotions highly enough. You simply will not regret it.

Thank you Eddie and everyone at Excel Promotions. You were absolutely unbelievable.

Thank you for being such a huge part of this very special day.

St Josephs AFC Waterford & The Grant Family

Together, we honour Michael’s memory and inspire the next generation. 💙🤍