Avenue impress in FAI Junior Cup while Newmarket Celtic suffer shock exit
*Photograph: Joe Buckley Avenue Utd powered into the second round of the FAI Junior Cup alongside Bridge Utd and Ennis Town while Newmarket Celtic suffered a shock exit.
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Lifford continue to climb up the ladder as Avenue hold top spot
*Lifford’s Jean Ganda in action against Shannon Hibb’s Mickey Wall, Photograph: Natasha Barton Soccer fixtures were disrupted last weekend as all pitches in Shannon were waterlogged and thus unplayable which led to the cancellation of the games set for those venues.
Keenan strike sees Ennis Town progress in FAI Junior Cup as Elias Kunz shines for Avenue
There were a number of impressive performances by Clare sides as the race for the FAI Junior Cup got underway at the weekend.
Avenue record important win over Newmarket Celtic & Shannon Town maintain strong challenge
*Mark Roche scored two goals for Avenue Utd in their important win over Newmarket Celtic. Photograph: Oliver Fitzpatrick Avenue Utd recorded an important win over rivals Newmarket Celtic to maintain top spot in the Maloney Garden Machinery Premier Division with Shannon Town proving too strong for Ennis Town.
Ennis Town continue recent run with Newmarket Celtic in top spot
*Chibby Okoye keeps the ball from Jamesy McConigley Newmarket Celtic maintain top spot in the Maloney Garden Premier Division while Ennis Town continued their run of impressive form with Avenue Utd coming out on top against Shannon Town.
Dates set for League Cup finals
*Supporters watching last season’s Cup Final from the roadside in Frank Healy Park. Photograph: Joe Buckley At a meeting of the Clare District Soccer League this week arrangements were made for the league cup finals which will take place over the October Bank holiday weekend at the county grounds, Frank Healy Park in Doora.
Shannon Town overcome Hibs while Ennis Town collect further points & Sporting take points from Avenue
*Photograph: Joe Buckley Shannon Town made it two wins from two games in the Maloney Garden Machinery Premier Division while Ennis Town collected a successive win as Avenue Utd dropped points for the first time this season.
Garrihy scoops two awards following Tennessee debut
Lisdoonvana’s Michael Garrihy scooped two awards this week following impressive displays in the United States.
Ennis’ Cotter signs with Shamrock Rovers
Ennis’ Barry Cotter has signed with reigning League of Ireland champions, Shamrock Rovers.
Back to back wins for Avenue Utd & Newmarket Celtic while Ennis Town get off the ground
*Stephen Jordan impressed for Avenue Utd. Photograph: Natasha Barton Both Avenue Utd and Newmarket Celtic made it back to back wins in the Maloney Garden Machinery Premier Division while Ennis Town FC got their campaign back on track with an impressive victory over Bridge Utd.
