Avenue prevail to end Newmarket Celtic’s reign as FAI Junior Cup champions
*Elias Kunz under pressure from Harvey Cullinan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill AVENUE UTD have ended Newmarket Celtic’s reign as FAI Junior Cup champions.
Paddy Purcell
Big weekend for Clare soccer with tasty ties in FAI Junior Cup
*Eoin Hayes holds off Nnabuike Nneji. Photograph: Joe Buckley A BIG WEEKEND BECKONS FOR soccer in Co Clare with third round ties in the FAI Junior Cup set to draw plenty of interest from local supporters.
Alterations to start of CDSL Premier Division a source of frustration for top flight managers
*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.
Newmarket Celtic undaunted by giant target on their backs
*Conor McDaid was one of the stars of a historic season for Newmarket Celtic. Photograph: Joe Buckley NEWMARKET CELTIC have to contend with a bigger target than normal on their backs in their bid to retain their title as FAI Junior Cup champions and CDSL Premier Division winners.
‘The time is right’ – Steven McGann signs for Avenue Utd
*Steven McGann. AVENUE UTD have completed one of the biggest signings in the junior soccer transfer window with the addition of Steven McGann.
Conor caps off second season with Newmarket Celtic by claiming coveted league medal
*Conor McDaid battles with Nnabuike Nneji. Photograph: Joe Buckley A FIRST EVER Premier Division medal was the reward for Conor McDaid after Newmarket Celtic overcame Avenue Utd to seal the honours on Saturday evening.
An unforgettable debut season as Newmarket Celtic boss for Paddy Purcell
*Paddy Purcell with his partner Claire (far left) and family members in Frank Healy Park. Photograph: Joe Buckley IT’S BEEN a historic season for Newmarket Celtic to remember and it’s fair to say a hugely successful transition from playing to management for Paddy Purcell.
Hayes does his bit to end Newmarket Celtic’s season on a high
*Newmarket Celtic captain, Eoin Hayes. Photograph: Joe Buckley FRESH FROM ending the season with a ninth Premier Division medal, Newmarket Celtic captain Eoin Hayes answered his country’s call.
Newmarket Celtic cap off magical season by winning Premier Division title
*Newmarket Celtic captain Eoin Hayes raises the Premier Division trophy. Photograph: Joe Buckley NEWMARKET CELTIC have been crowned CDSL Maloney Hardware Premier Division champions for the twentieth time in their history.
Rock to ref Premier Division deciding tie between Avenue & Newmarket
*Referee Michael Rock. Photograph: Natasha Barton / CDSL LAHINCH’S MICHAEL ROCK has been appointed as the referee for the meeting of rivals Avenue Utd and Newmarket Celtic to decide who is crowned Premier Division champions.
