*Avenue Utd manager, David Russell. Photograph: Joe Buckley REACHING THE final of the Ennis Carpets Clare Cup and remaining in the hunt for Premier Division honours was the goal for Avenue Utd from the get-go, their target is still well and truly alive.
Jamie Roche clears his lines under pressure from Lee Clohessy. Photograph: Joe Buckley AVENUE UNITED’s bid to win back to back Clare Cup titles remains firmly on track after they expectedly dispatched of the challenge of Fair Green Celtic on Saturday evening.
*Avenue Utd are favourites to retain their title as Clare Cup champions. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill SEMI-FINAL SHOWDOWNS in the Ennis Carpets Clare Cup are to take place next weekend.
MARK ROCHE hit four goals as Avenue Utd kept their place at top of the Premier Division with a comfortable 6-1 win over Kilrush Rangers.
*Photograph: Natasha Barton ST PAT’S AFC KILMIHIL have been crowned Shannon Hotel Supplies Ladies Premier Division Champions.
*Lifford’s wait to renew acquaintances with Bridge Celtic continues. ALL GAMES in the Clare District Soccer League (CDSL) this weekend have been postponed.
*Avenue substitute Mikey Dinan celebrates. Photograph: Natasha Barton CLARE CUP CHAMPIONS Avenue Utd dumped last year’s beaten finalists Newmarket Celtic from the competition over the weekend with Manus Celtic bowing out at the hands of Celtic’s second string.
*Cullen McCabe scored for Avenue Utd. Photograph: Natasha Barton AVENUE UTD have pushed three points clear at the top of the Maloney Garden Machinery Premier Division.
*Darragh Leahy heads the ball to the back of the net. Photograph: Joe Buckley NEWMARKET CELTIC’s strong run of form continued as they booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Munster Junior Cup.
*Newmarket Celtic defender Harvey Cullinan. Photograph: Joe Buckley NEWMARKET CELTIC have received a home draw for the FAI Junior Cup quarter-final.
