*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.
*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.
Lisdoonvana’s Michael Garrihy scooped two awards this week following impressive displays in the United States.
Ennis’ Barry Cotter has signed with reigning League of Ireland champions, Shamrock Rovers.
*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.
Sporting Ennistymon and Tulla Utd AFC will renew rivalries in the first round of the FAI Junior Cup.
*Ronan Kerin tries to control the ball as Evan Kelly ducks for cover. Photograph: Natasha Barton Avenue Utd made an impression while laying down a marker when commencing their bid for honours in the Maloney Garden Machinery Premier Division.
Sunday marks the start of the Clare District Soccer League (CDSL) season with anticipation high among competing clubs as action resumes following a missed season due to COVID-19.
*Tomás Hehir has made the step up from the Avenue Utd B side to the club’s A team. Photograph: Oliver Fitzpatrick With the Maloney Hardware Premier Division set to get underway this weekend, clubs have been busy finalising arrangements over the past couple of weeks.
*Jason Ryan was elected Chairman of the CDSL. Photograph: Martin Connolly The liveliest debate at Monday’s annual general meeting of the Clare District Soccer League (CDSL) developed from a motion from Rhine Rovers which asked that two teams from the same club be allowed play in the same division.
