Mark Vaughan
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Mark Vaughan is an Irish Gaelic Footballer
from Dublin
. Mark plays his club football with Kilmacud Crokes
. He made his break into the senior Dublin squad in 2005 making his first senior championship start on June 19 against Wexford
. He scored two late frees in the Leinster Quarter-Final against Meath to ensure Dublin's win. Mark attended Griffith College Dublin
and the Dublin Institute of Technology
.
He attended Blackrock College
where he excelled in sports including soccer and rugby. He played u-17 soccer for Ireland and had a trial for the U19 Rugby team and he also played rugby for Blackrock but he eventually decided to concentrate solely on Gaelic football. When at Blackrock College he guided them to an All-Ireland Schools soccer title in 2003. It was a game at Croke Park in 2003 that ignited his passion for Gaelic football. He was a star player for Crokes as they won the 2004 and 2005 Dublin Championships
, 2005 Leinster Club Football Championships and reached the All-Ireland club semi-final against Salthill-Knocknacara of Galway
, which they lost.
. He lined out at left corner forward.
Mark began Dublin's leinster championship defence on the starting 15 and scored 1-0 in the process against Longford. He was dropped for Dublins next match against Laois. He came on as a sub against Laois playing quite well and setting up a goal although he failed to make an appearance in the Leinster senior football championship final which Dublin
won. Vaughan made a second half substitute appearance against Westmeath in the All Ireland Quarter Final in Croke Park. Vaughan again made a second half substitutes appearance against Mayo where he twice hit the upright while also missing a 45 metre kick which would have tied the game up for Dublin.
While attending a nightclub after the Mayo game Vaughan was in an argument and had his cheekbone broken.
Despite this incident, Vaughan had publicly stated that he would be cheering on Mayo to collect the All-Ireland title.
in their opening match against neighbours Meath
which finished as a draw. Vaughan was not announced on the original starting panel for the replay against Meath
. Due to an injury to Darren Magee
, Shane Ryan
was moved from the half forward line to midfield and Vaughan was selected as the replacement. A decision was made by the Dublin management
to select Vaughan as the freetaker in place of Tomás Quinn
. Vaughan played outstandingly for Dublin in the game scoring eight points (five free kicks) to lead Dublin
to a four point victory over their old rivals, a performance which would lead to a man of the match award.http://www.hill16.ie/viewstoryhill16.asp?id=8459&mainheading=Word+on+The+Hill&viewstory=yes Vaughan was selected in the centre forward position for the semi-final against Offaly
to continue his role as freetaker.http://www.hill16.ie/viewstoryhill16.asp?id=8480&mainheading=Word+on+The+Hill&viewstory=yes He finished the game on (0-1f, 0-1 `45') in a forgettable game against the faithful county which sent his team to the Leinster Senior Football Championship
final.http://www.hill16.ie/viewstoryhill16.asp?id=8503&mainheading=Word+on+The+Hill&viewstory=yes Mark increased his scoring tally by 1-06 when Dublin
defeated Laois
to win the 2007 Leinster championship.http://www.hill16.ie/viewstoryhill16.asp?id=8621&mainheading=Word+on+The+Hill&viewstory=yes His rich vein of form continued against Derry sending Dublin into the semi final while scoring 0-6, 0-3 f, 0-3 ‘45s.http://www.gaa.ie/plugins/newsfeed.cgi?rm=content&plugin_data_id=19849
. Vaughan came on as a substitute in the Leinster final and scored a goal in the victory over Wexford
. Vaughan won a Dublin Senior Football Championship medal with Kilmacud Crokes in October 2008 at Parnell Park
. 2009, proved a successful year at club level for Mark. Vaughan played a man of the match role as Kilmacud Crokes beat Corofin of Galway in the All-Ireland club semi-final in Mullingar. He chipped in with six points and a solo goal that involved beating three players. He then went on to win the All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship
with Crokes and scored a total of 0-4 (0-3f).
Gaelic football
Gaelic football , commonly referred to as "football" or "Gaelic", or "Gah" is a form of football played mainly in Ireland...
from Dublin
Dublin GAA
Dublin County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association , or Dublin GAA, is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Dublin. The county board is also responsible for the Dublin inter-county teams...
. Mark plays his club football with Kilmacud Crokes
Kilmacud Crokes GAA
Kilmacud Crokes are a large Gaelic Athletic Association club located in Stillorgan, Dublin, Ireland.-Background:Kilmacud football club was formed in 1959 following a historic public meeting in Saint Laurence's Hall, where Stillorgan shopping centre now stands. The first meeting of the club took...
. He made his break into the senior Dublin squad in 2005 making his first senior championship start on June 19 against Wexford
Wexford GAA
The Wexford County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Wexford GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Wexford. The county board is also responsible for the Wexford inter-county teams.-History:Hurling has been played in...
. He scored two late frees in the Leinster Quarter-Final against Meath to ensure Dublin's win. Mark attended Griffith College Dublin
Griffith College Dublin
Griffith College Dublin is a private third level college in the Republic of Ireland. It is based in and named after the former Griffith Barracks on the South Circular Road in Dublin. It offers courses accredited by a number of institutions and bodies in Ireland and Britain...
and the Dublin Institute of Technology
Dublin Institute of Technology
Dublin Institute of Technology was established officially in 1992 under the but had been previously set up in 1978 on an ad-hoc basis. The institution can trace its origins back to 1887 with the establishment of various technical institutions in Dublin, Ireland...
.
He attended Blackrock College
Blackrock College
Blackrock College is a Catholic voluntary secondary school for boys aged 14–18, located in Williamstown, Blackrock, County Dublin, Ireland. The College was founded by French missionaries in 1860, to act as a school and civil service training centre. Set in of grounds, it has an illustrious...
where he excelled in sports including soccer and rugby. He played u-17 soccer for Ireland and had a trial for the U19 Rugby team and he also played rugby for Blackrock but he eventually decided to concentrate solely on Gaelic football. When at Blackrock College he guided them to an All-Ireland Schools soccer title in 2003. It was a game at Croke Park in 2003 that ignited his passion for Gaelic football. He was a star player for Crokes as they won the 2004 and 2005 Dublin Championships
Dublin Senior Club Football Championship
The Dublin Senior Football Club Championship is an annual Gaelic Athletic Association club competition between the top Dublin GAA Clubs...
, 2005 Leinster Club Football Championships and reached the All-Ireland club semi-final against Salthill-Knocknacara of Galway
Galway GAA
The Galway County Boards of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Galway GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Galway. The county boards are also responsible for the Galway inter-county teams.Unlike all other counties in Ireland,...
, which they lost.
National League Appearances
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 March 2005 | Austin Stack Park Austin Stack Park Austin Stack Park is a Gaelic Athletic Association stadium in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland. It is one of the main grounds of Kerry GAA's Gaelic football and hurling teams. The first game in Kerry GAA played under floodlights took place here in November 2001... , Tralee |
Kerry Kerry GAA The Kerry County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Kerry... |
0-2 | 2-11 : 2-13 | National Football League Round 3 |
| 2 | 12 March 2005 | Parnell Park Parnell Park Parnell Park is a Gaelic Athletic Association stadium in Donnycarney, Dublin, Ireland with a capacity of about 11,500. It is the home of the Dublin GAA hurling, football, camogie and ladies' football teams at all levels of competition... , Dublin |
Westmeath Westmeath GAA The Westmeath County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Westmeath GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Westmeath... |
- | 0-11 : 0-9 | National Football League Round 4 |
| 3 | 20 March 2005 | Parnell Park Parnell Park Parnell Park is a Gaelic Athletic Association stadium in Donnycarney, Dublin, Ireland with a capacity of about 11,500. It is the home of the Dublin GAA hurling, football, camogie and ladies' football teams at all levels of competition... , Dublin |
Donegal Donegal GAA The Donegal County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Donegal GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Donegal. The county board is also responsible for the Donegal inter-county teams.Gaelic football is strongest in the... |
0-1 | 1-11 : 0-13 | National Football League Round 5 |
| 4 | 26 March 2005 | Pairc Ui Rinn Páirc Uí Rinn Páirc Uí Rinn is a stadium in Cork owned by the Gaelic Athletic Association . It was formerly Flower Lodge, a soccer ground home to several Cork teams in the 20th century, named after a Big House on whose grounds it was built.-Flower Lodge:... , Cork Cork (city) Cork is the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland and the island of Ireland's third most populous city. It is the principal city and administrative centre of County Cork and the largest city in the province of Munster. Cork has a population of 119,418, while the addition of the suburban... |
Cork | 0-1 | 1-6 : 0-18 | National Football League Round 6 |
| 5 | 4 March 2006 | Parnell Park Parnell Park Parnell Park is a Gaelic Athletic Association stadium in Donnycarney, Dublin, Ireland with a capacity of about 11,500. It is the home of the Dublin GAA hurling, football, camogie and ladies' football teams at all levels of competition... , Dublin |
Offaly Offaly GAA The Offaly County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Offaly GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Offaly... |
- | 1-10 : 3-2 | National Football League Round 3 |
| 6 | 11 March 2006 | Pairc Ui Rinn Páirc Uí Rinn Páirc Uí Rinn is a stadium in Cork owned by the Gaelic Athletic Association . It was formerly Flower Lodge, a soccer ground home to several Cork teams in the 20th century, named after a Big House on whose grounds it was built.-Flower Lodge:... , Cork Cork (city) Cork is the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland and the island of Ireland's third most populous city. It is the principal city and administrative centre of County Cork and the largest city in the province of Munster. Cork has a population of 119,418, while the addition of the suburban... |
Cork | - | 1-10 : 1-11 | National Football League Round 4 |
| 7 | 25 March 2006 | Parnell Park Parnell Park Parnell Park is a Gaelic Athletic Association stadium in Donnycarney, Dublin, Ireland with a capacity of about 11,500. It is the home of the Dublin GAA hurling, football, camogie and ladies' football teams at all levels of competition... , Dublin |
Mayo Mayo GAA The Mayo County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Mayo GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Mayo and the Mayo inter-county teams.-History:... |
- | 4-10 : 1-10 | National Football League Round 6 |
| 8 | 9 April 2006 | Fitzgerald Stadium FitzGerald Stadium Fitzgerald Stadium is the principal Gaelic Athletic Association stadium in Killarney, Ireland, and is the home championship venue for the Kerry senior football team.... , Kerry County Kerry Kerry means the "people of Ciar" which was the name of the pre-Gaelic tribe who lived in part of the present county. The legendary founder of the tribe was Ciar, son of Fergus mac Róich. In Old Irish "Ciar" meant black or dark brown, and the word continues in use in modern Irish as an adjective... |
Kerry Kerry GAA The Kerry County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Kerry... |
0-5 | 0-13 : 0-13 | National Football League Round 7 |
| 9 | 24 March 2007 | Parnell Park Parnell Park Parnell Park is a Gaelic Athletic Association stadium in Donnycarney, Dublin, Ireland with a capacity of about 11,500. It is the home of the Dublin GAA hurling, football, camogie and ladies' football teams at all levels of competition... , Dublin |
Fermanagh Fermanagh GAA The Fermanagh County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Fermanagh GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland. The county board is also responsible for the Fermanagh inter-county teams-History:... |
0-1 | 3-15 : 0-7 | National Football League Round 5 |
| 10 | 8 April 2007 | Parnell Park Parnell Park Parnell Park is a Gaelic Athletic Association stadium in Donnycarney, Dublin, Ireland with a capacity of about 11,500. It is the home of the Dublin GAA hurling, football, camogie and ladies' football teams at all levels of competition... , Dublin |
Kerry Kerry GAA The Kerry County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Kerry... |
0-3 | 2-7 : 1-12 | National Football League Round 7 |
| 11 | 2 February 2008 | Parnell Park Parnell Park Parnell Park is a Gaelic Athletic Association stadium in Donnycarney, Dublin, Ireland with a capacity of about 11,500. It is the home of the Dublin GAA hurling, football, camogie and ladies' football teams at all levels of competition... , Dublin |
Westmeath Westmeath GAA The Westmeath County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Westmeath GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Westmeath... |
0-5 | 1-7 : 1-5 | National Football League Round 1 |
| 12 | 1 March 2008 | Kingspan Breffni Park, Cavan Cavan Cavan is the county town of County Cavan in the Republic of Ireland. The town lies in the north central part of Ireland, near the border with Northern Ireland... |
Cavan Cavan GAA The Cavan County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Cavan GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Cavan... |
0-4 | 1-9 : 0-7 | National Football League Round 3 |
| 13 | 23 March 2008 | Parnell Park Parnell Park Parnell Park is a Gaelic Athletic Association stadium in Donnycarney, Dublin, Ireland with a capacity of about 11,500. It is the home of the Dublin GAA hurling, football, camogie and ladies' football teams at all levels of competition... , Dublin |
Monaghan Monaghan GAA The Monaghan County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Monaghan GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Monaghan and the Monaghan inter-county football and hurling teams. Separate county boards are responsible for the... |
0-2 | 1-10 : 0-13 | National Football League Round 4 |
| 14 | 13 April 2008 | Crossmaglen Crossmaglen Crossmaglen or Crosmaglen is a village and townland in south County Armagh, Northern Ireland. It had a population of 1,459 people in the 2001 Census and is the largest village in south Armagh... , Armagh Armagh Armagh is a large settlement in Northern Ireland, and the county town of County Armagh. It is a site of historical importance for both Celtic paganism and Christianity and is the seat, for both the Roman Catholic Church and the Church of Ireland, of the Archbishop of Armagh... |
Armagh Armagh GAA The Armagh County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Armagh GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Armagh... |
- | 1-10 : 3-13 | National Football League Round 5 |
| 15 | 20 April 2008 | Parnell Park Parnell Park Parnell Park is a Gaelic Athletic Association stadium in Donnycarney, Dublin, Ireland with a capacity of about 11,500. It is the home of the Dublin GAA hurling, football, camogie and ladies' football teams at all levels of competition... , Dublin |
Meath Meath GAA The Meath County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Meath GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Meath, as well as for Meath inter-county teams.- Pre-1960s :... |
0-1 | 0-13 : 2-6 | National Football League Round 7 |
| 16 | 26 April 2008 | Pairc Tailteann Páirc Tailteann Páirc Tailteann is a Gaelic Athletic Association stadium in Navan, County Meath, Ireland. It is the home of the Meath Gaelic football and Hurling teams. The ground has a capacity of between 30,000 and 33,000. It is the venue of the annual Meath GAA club championship finals of which the winners... , Meath County Meath County Meath is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Mid-East Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the ancient Kingdom of Mide . Meath County Council is the local authority for the county... |
Westmeath Westmeath GAA The Westmeath County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Westmeath GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Westmeath... |
0-2 | 0-10 : 0-15 | National Football League Division 2 Final |
Championship Appearances
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 May 2005 | Croke Park Croke Park Croke Park in Dublin is the principal stadium and headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association , Ireland's biggest sporting organisation... , Dublin |
Longford Longford GAA The Longford County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Longford GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Longford... |
0-2 | 2-23 : 0-10 | 2005 Leinster Championship Football Preliminary Quarter final |
| 2 | 5 June 2005 | Croke Park Croke Park Croke Park in Dublin is the principal stadium and headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association , Ireland's biggest sporting organisation... , Dublin |
Meath Meath GAA The Meath County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Meath GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Meath, as well as for Meath inter-county teams.- Pre-1960s :... |
0-2 | 1-12 : 1-10 | 2005 Leinster Championship Football Quarter final |
| 3 | 19 June 2005 | Croke Park Croke Park Croke Park in Dublin is the principal stadium and headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association , Ireland's biggest sporting organisation... , Dublin |
Wexford Wexford GAA The Wexford County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Wexford GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Wexford. The county board is also responsible for the Wexford inter-county teams.-History:Hurling has been played in... |
- | 1-17 : 2-10 | 2005 Leinster Championship Football Semi final |
| 4 | 27 August 2005 | Croke Park Croke Park Croke Park in Dublin is the principal stadium and headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association , Ireland's biggest sporting organisation... , Dublin |
Tyrone Tyrone GAA The Tyrone County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Tyrone GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Tyrone. The county board is also responsible for the Tyrone inter-county teams.... |
- | 1-14 : 2-18 | 2005 All Ireland Football Quarter final replay All-Ireland Senior Football Championship 2005 -Leinster Senior Football Championship:-----------------------------------------Ulster Senior Football Championship:-------------------------------------------------Connacht Senior Football Championship:--------... |
| 5 | 4 June 2006 | Pearse Park Pearse Park Pearse Park is a Gaelic Athletic Association stadium in Longford, Ireland. It is the main grounds of Longford GAA's Gaelic football and hurling teams. The ground has a capacity of 18,000.... , Longford Longford Longford is the county town of County Longford in Ireland. It has a population of 7,622 according to the 2006 census. Approximately one third of the county's population resides in the town. Longford town is also the biggest town in the county... |
Longford Longford GAA The Longford County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Longford GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Longford... |
1-0 | 1-12 : 0-13 | 2006 Leinster Championship Football Quarter final |
| 6 | 25 June 2006 | Croke Park Croke Park Croke Park in Dublin is the principal stadium and headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association , Ireland's biggest sporting organisation... , Dublin |
Laois Laois GAA The Laois County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Laois GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Laois and the Laois inter-county teams.-History:... |
- | 3-17 : 0-12 | 2006 Leinster Championship Football Semi final |
| 7 | 13 August 2006 | Croke Park Croke Park Croke Park in Dublin is the principal stadium and headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association , Ireland's biggest sporting organisation... , Dublin |
Westmeath Westmeath GAA The Westmeath County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Westmeath GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Westmeath... |
- | 1-12 : 0-5 | 2006 All Ireland Football Quarter final All-Ireland Senior Football Championship 2006 The 2006 Bank of Ireland All-Ireland Senior Football Championship began on Sunday, May 7, 2006. The 2006 championship used the same "Qualifier" system that was used in 2005.... |
| 8 | 27 August 2006 | Croke Park Croke Park Croke Park in Dublin is the principal stadium and headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association , Ireland's biggest sporting organisation... , Dublin |
Mayo Mayo GAA The Mayo County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Mayo GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Mayo and the Mayo inter-county teams.-History:... |
- | 2-12 : 1-16 | 2006 All-Ireland Football Semi final All-Ireland Senior Football Championship 2006 The 2006 Bank of Ireland All-Ireland Senior Football Championship began on Sunday, May 7, 2006. The 2006 championship used the same "Qualifier" system that was used in 2005.... |
| 9 | 17 June 2007 | Croke Park Croke Park Croke Park in Dublin is the principal stadium and headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association , Ireland's biggest sporting organisation... , Dublin |
Meath Meath GAA The Meath County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Meath GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Meath, as well as for Meath inter-county teams.- Pre-1960s :... |
0-8 | 0-16 : 0-12 | 2007 Leinster Championship Football Quarter final replay |
| 10 | 24 June 2007 | Croke Park Croke Park Croke Park in Dublin is the principal stadium and headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association , Ireland's biggest sporting organisation... , Dublin |
Offaly Offaly GAA The Offaly County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Offaly GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Offaly... |
0-3 | 1-12 : 0-10 | 2007 Leinster Championship Football Semi final |
| 11 | 15 July 2007 | Croke Park Croke Park Croke Park in Dublin is the principal stadium and headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association , Ireland's biggest sporting organisation... , Dublin |
Laois Laois GAA The Laois County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Laois GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Laois and the Laois inter-county teams.-History:... |
1-6 | 3-14 : 1-14 | 2007 Leinster Championship Football Final |
| 12 | 11 August 2007 | Croke Park Croke Park Croke Park in Dublin is the principal stadium and headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association , Ireland's biggest sporting organisation... , Dublin |
Derry Derry GAA The Derry County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Derry GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland. It is responsible for Gaelic games in the GAA county of Derry, which covers virtually the same territory as the former administrative county of Londonderry... |
0-6 | 0-18 : 0-15 | 2007 All Ireland Football Quarter final All-Ireland Senior Football Championship 2007 The 2007 Bank of Ireland All-Ireland Senior Football Championship, was a Gaelic football competition in Ireland, and was the most significant and prestigious competition in the sport held that year. It began on 13 May 2007, with the final game took place for Sunday, 16 September. Kerry were the... |
| 13 | 26 August 2007 | Croke Park Croke Park Croke Park in Dublin is the principal stadium and headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association , Ireland's biggest sporting organisation... , Dublin |
Kerry Kerry GAA The Kerry County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Kerry... |
0-5 | 0-16 : 1-15 | 2007 All-Ireland Football Semi final All-Ireland Senior Football Championship 2007 The 2007 Bank of Ireland All-Ireland Senior Football Championship, was a Gaelic football competition in Ireland, and was the most significant and prestigious competition in the sport held that year. It began on 13 May 2007, with the final game took place for Sunday, 16 September. Kerry were the... |
| 14 | 8 June 2008 | Croke Park Croke Park Croke Park in Dublin is the principal stadium and headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association , Ireland's biggest sporting organisation... , Dublin |
Louth Louth GAA The Louth County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Louth GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Louth. The county board is also responsible for the Louth inter-county teams.... |
0-1 | 1-22 : 0-12 | 2008 Leinster Championship Football Quarter final |
| 15 | 29 June 2008 | Croke Park Croke Park Croke Park in Dublin is the principal stadium and headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association , Ireland's biggest sporting organisation... , Dublin |
Westmeath Westmeath GAA The Westmeath County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Westmeath GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Westmeath... |
- | 0-13 : 1-8 | 2008 Leinster Championship Football Semi final |
| 16 | 20 July 2008 | Croke Park Croke Park Croke Park in Dublin is the principal stadium and headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association , Ireland's biggest sporting organisation... , Dublin |
Wexford Wexford GAA The Wexford County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Wexford GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Wexford. The county board is also responsible for the Wexford inter-county teams.-History:Hurling has been played in... |
1-0 | 3-23 : 0-9 | 2008 Leinster Championship Football Final |
| 17 | 16 August 2008 | Croke Park Croke Park Croke Park in Dublin is the principal stadium and headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association , Ireland's biggest sporting organisation... , Dublin |
Tyrone Tyrone GAA The Tyrone County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Tyrone GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Tyrone. The county board is also responsible for the Tyrone inter-county teams.... |
- | 1-8 : 3-14 | 2008 All Ireland Football Quarter final All-Ireland Senior Football Championship 2008 The 2008 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship was that year's Gaelic football championship, having kicked off on May 11 and ended with the All-Ireland Final in Croke Park on September 21... |
2006
Vaughan received a place on Dublin's starting panel for the first time this season in their 2006 league encounter with MayoMayo GAA
The Mayo County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Mayo GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Mayo and the Mayo inter-county teams.-History:...
. He lined out at left corner forward.
Mark began Dublin's leinster championship defence on the starting 15 and scored 1-0 in the process against Longford. He was dropped for Dublins next match against Laois. He came on as a sub against Laois playing quite well and setting up a goal although he failed to make an appearance in the Leinster senior football championship final which Dublin
Dublin GAA
Dublin County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association , or Dublin GAA, is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Dublin. The county board is also responsible for the Dublin inter-county teams...
won. Vaughan made a second half substitute appearance against Westmeath in the All Ireland Quarter Final in Croke Park. Vaughan again made a second half substitutes appearance against Mayo where he twice hit the upright while also missing a 45 metre kick which would have tied the game up for Dublin.
While attending a nightclub after the Mayo game Vaughan was in an argument and had his cheekbone broken.
Despite this incident, Vaughan had publicly stated that he would be cheering on Mayo to collect the All-Ireland title.
2007
Vaughan failed to make an appearance for DublinDublin GAA
Dublin County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association , or Dublin GAA, is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Dublin. The county board is also responsible for the Dublin inter-county teams...
in their opening match against neighbours Meath
Meath GAA
The Meath County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Meath GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Meath, as well as for Meath inter-county teams.- Pre-1960s :...
which finished as a draw. Vaughan was not announced on the original starting panel for the replay against Meath
Meath GAA
The Meath County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Meath GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Meath, as well as for Meath inter-county teams.- Pre-1960s :...
. Due to an injury to Darren Magee
Darren Magee
Darren Magee is an Irish Gaelic footballer who plays for Dublin and Kilmacud Crokes.-2005:Magee attracted considerable media attention when following the departure of Tommy Lyons as Dublin manager, it emerged that he would not take part in the 2005 championship as he decided to travel to Australia...
, Shane Ryan
Shane Ryan
Shane Ryan is an Irish sportsperson who plays hurling for Dublin and a former Gaelic footballer and All Star with Dublin. Ryan plays his club hurling and football for Naomh Mearnóg and his preferred position is centre back, although he is known to have played many positions for Dublin. He made his...
was moved from the half forward line to midfield and Vaughan was selected as the replacement. A decision was made by the Dublin management
Paul Caffrey
Paul Caffrey is a former Dublin Gaelic football Senior manager and a Dublin-based Garda.-Biographical Information:Caffrey grew up on Dorset St. on the Northside of Dublin, where his parents ran a greengrocers' shop...
to select Vaughan as the freetaker in place of Tomás Quinn
Tomás Quinn
Tomás 'Mossy' Quinn is an Irish All Ireland winning Gaelic Footballer from Dublin.He is sometimes known as Mossy Quinn. He plays his club football for St. Vincents. He attended Ardscoil Rís in Marino and is the current free-taker for the Dublin Senior Football Team...
. Vaughan played outstandingly for Dublin in the game scoring eight points (five free kicks) to lead Dublin
Dublin GAA
Dublin County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association , or Dublin GAA, is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Dublin. The county board is also responsible for the Dublin inter-county teams...
to a four point victory over their old rivals, a performance which would lead to a man of the match award.http://www.hill16.ie/viewstoryhill16.asp?id=8459&mainheading=Word+on+The+Hill&viewstory=yes Vaughan was selected in the centre forward position for the semi-final against Offaly
Offaly GAA
The Offaly County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Offaly GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Offaly...
to continue his role as freetaker.http://www.hill16.ie/viewstoryhill16.asp?id=8480&mainheading=Word+on+The+Hill&viewstory=yes He finished the game on (0-1f, 0-1 `45') in a forgettable game against the faithful county which sent his team to the Leinster Senior Football Championship
Leinster Senior Football Championship
The GAA Leinster Senior Football Championship is the premier "knockout" competition in the game of football played in the province of Leinster in Ireland. The series of games are organised by the Leinster Council and are played during the summer months. The competition involves the counties of...
final.http://www.hill16.ie/viewstoryhill16.asp?id=8503&mainheading=Word+on+The+Hill&viewstory=yes Mark increased his scoring tally by 1-06 when Dublin
Dublin GAA
Dublin County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association , or Dublin GAA, is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Dublin. The county board is also responsible for the Dublin inter-county teams...
defeated Laois
Laois GAA
The Laois County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Laois GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Laois and the Laois inter-county teams.-History:...
to win the 2007 Leinster championship.http://www.hill16.ie/viewstoryhill16.asp?id=8621&mainheading=Word+on+The+Hill&viewstory=yes His rich vein of form continued against Derry sending Dublin into the semi final while scoring 0-6, 0-3 f, 0-3 ‘45s.http://www.gaa.ie/plugins/newsfeed.cgi?rm=content&plugin_data_id=19849
2008 - 2009
In 2008 Vaughan lost his free taking role with Dublin for the championship to former kicker Tomás QuinnTomás Quinn
Tomás 'Mossy' Quinn is an Irish All Ireland winning Gaelic Footballer from Dublin.He is sometimes known as Mossy Quinn. He plays his club football for St. Vincents. He attended Ardscoil Rís in Marino and is the current free-taker for the Dublin Senior Football Team...
. Vaughan came on as a substitute in the Leinster final and scored a goal in the victory over Wexford
Wexford GAA
The Wexford County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Wexford GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Wexford. The county board is also responsible for the Wexford inter-county teams.-History:Hurling has been played in...
. Vaughan won a Dublin Senior Football Championship medal with Kilmacud Crokes in October 2008 at Parnell Park
Parnell Park
Parnell Park is a Gaelic Athletic Association stadium in Donnycarney, Dublin, Ireland with a capacity of about 11,500. It is the home of the Dublin GAA hurling, football, camogie and ladies' football teams at all levels of competition...
. 2009, proved a successful year at club level for Mark. Vaughan played a man of the match role as Kilmacud Crokes beat Corofin of Galway in the All-Ireland club semi-final in Mullingar. He chipped in with six points and a solo goal that involved beating three players. He then went on to win the All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship
All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship
The All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship is an annual Gaelic football tournament run since 1971, played between the thousands of senior football clubs in Ireland. The current champions are Crossmaglen Rangers of Armagh, who defeated St. Brigid's of Roscommon on March 17, 2011 to win their...
with Crokes and scored a total of 0-4 (0-3f).
Trivia
- His missed free against Mayo made him the second Kilmacud Crokes forward in a row to miss a free, against an upright, late on in an All-Ireland semi-final to draw up the game(the other being Ray CosgroveRay CosgroveRay "Cossy" Cosgrove is an Irish Gaelic footballer, born in Dublin. He attended St. Benildus College in Kilmacud. He plays his club football for Kilmacud Crokes and played for the Dublin senior football team between 1999 and 2008...
-v- ArmaghArmagh GAAThe Armagh County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Armagh GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Armagh...
, 2002).