*The gates at Avenue Utd’s home ground in Roslevan. Photograph: John Mangan AVENUE UNITED have completed an internal investigation following the dissemination of an image connected to the club which contained illegal substances.
*Eoin Hayes wins the ball off Eoghan Thynne. Photograph: Joe Buckley NEWMARKET CELTIC will put their FAI Junior Cup title on the line against their biggest rivals Avenue Utd in the third round of the national competition.
*Harvey Cullinan puts the ball in the back of the net for Newmarket Celtic. Photograph: Joe Buckley NEWMARKET CELTIC and Kilrush Rangers advanced to the second round of the Munster Junior Cup while Avenue Utd recorded a thumping 14-0 win at the expense of Coole FC.
*Jack Kelly got the all-important goal for Newmarket Celtic. Photograph: Joe Buckley REIGNING FAI Junior Cup champions, Newmarket Celtic got the defence of the national title off to a successful start with opening round wins also recorded by Avenue Utd, Fairgreen Celtic, Shannon Olympic and Shannon Town Utd.
*Elias Kunz netted a hat-trick. AVENUE UTD made it three wins from three in the Maloney Garden Machinery Premier Division. In the only Premier Division tie of the weekend, David Russell’s side ensured they stayed top of the Premier Division when advancing past Bridge Utd. Avenue on top versus Bridge Avenue Utd A 5 Bridge …
*Lifford’s Adrian Walsh. Photograph: Natasha Barton PREMIER DIVISION soccer managers have criticised the Clare District Soccer League (CDSL) for the manner in which the start of the new season has been handled.
*Stephen Jordan impressed for Avenue Utd. Photograph: Natasha Barton COMPREHENSIVE wins were recorded by Avenue Utd and Shannon Town while champions Newmarket Celtic began the defence of their Premier Division title with a home victory as did Lifford FC.
*Avenue Utd celebrating retaining the Ennis Carpets Clare Cup. Photograph: Joe Buckley AVENUE UTD have “no shortage of hunger” as they bid to win back the Premier Division title from Newmarket Celtic.
*The CDSL Committee. Photograph: John Mangan BANK HOLIDAYS in Easter and October will be kept free of local soccer fixtures while seven days notice will have to be given for any play-off ties following motions passed at the annual general meeting of the Clare District Soccer League (CDSL).
*Steven McGann. AVENUE UTD have completed one of the biggest signings in the junior soccer transfer window with the addition of Steven McGann.
