Following the disappointment of losing out in a penalty shoot out in the FAI junior Cup in Wexford on Sunday week last, Avenue United return to action this Sunday when they will face another huge test.
Villa FC from Waterford travel to Roslevan to take on the Clare outfit in the Munster Junior Cup and the kick off here will be at 2p.m.
The current leaders of the Waterford league are also through to the last eight in the FAI Junior Cup and are being tipped by many to win that prestigious title.
Unbeaten in the Clare Premier Division this season, Avenue United are expected to make things difficult for the visitors and a big attendance is expected for what should be a cracking contest
Weather disrupts fixture schedule:
Inclement weather forced a number of cancellations in the St Francis Credit Union Clare soccer fixture list.
The large number of games postponed due to unplayable pitches in the last few weeks, will lead to more midweek games than was planned in the coming weeks.
Easy for Shannon Town in Clare Cup
St.Pats AFC 0
Shannon Town A 9
Venue: Kilmihil
On Sunday, Premier Division side Shannon Town travelled to play St Pats in Kilmihil where the visitors had an easy 9-0 win in the first round of the Banner Carpets and Flooring Clare Cup, having led 6-0 at half time.
Their scorers were Colin Scanlon and Brian Monaghan (2 each) with Charlie Morrison, Kieran Hackett, Robbie Wall, Cody Waller, and Jack Ryan all hitting the target.
In the next round the Shannon side will play either Bridge United B or Lifford who meet this weekend.
Manager Derek Byrne will know that a lot of stronger challenges lie ahead if silverware is to be won this season.
Shannon Town A: Darren Whelan; Fionn McInerney, Colum Treacy, Steve Carroll, Brian Monaghan; Cody Waller, Jack Kelly, Rob Wall, T.J. O’Dwyer, Colin Scanlan, Jack Ryan
Subs: Aaron Kelly for Waller; Charlie Morrisson for Ryan; Ben O’Neill for Kelly; Ciaran Hackett for Scanlan, Leon Boland for Monaghan
St. Pats; Damian Lineen; Timmy Ryan, Philip Ryan, Conor Finnucane, Alan Normoyle; Massimo Coote, Shane Egan, Shane Donnellan, Gary Cunningham, Ciaran O’Donoghue, Cathal Downes;
Subs: Niall Reidy for T. Ryan; Sean O’Leary for Egan; Jack Lineen for Donnellan
Extra time glory for Moher
Moher Celtic 2
Coole FC 1
(after extra time)
Moher Celtic booked their place in round 2 of the Clare Cup when they accounted for Coole FC by the odd goal in three on Sunday.
Extra time was required in this one with the winning goal coming in the first period.
Oisin Leyden gave the North Clare side the lead in the first half but Coole levelled the tie after the break. Leyden struck again early in extra time to send his side through to the next round.
Moher Celtic: Éanna Rouine; Shane Doyle, Cohen Phillipson, Tom Hanrahan, Luke Moore; Francesco Benito, Joe Hanrahan, Brian Considine, Eoin Davies; Oisin Leyden, Noel Hynes;
Subs; Brian Leyden for Davies; Mattie Kinch for Doyle
Spoils shared
In the Premier Division, only one game took place, Ennis Town and Mountshannon Celtic playing out a scoreless draw at Lees Rd.
Fern Celtic run
Fern Celtic FC will hold its annual 5km/2km fundraising run on Easter Monday, April 18. Participants are asked to meet at Ballyea Community Centre at 9.30am. The run will commence at 10am.
