Kunz & Cullinan big injury doubts for Clare Cup final
*Elias Kunz. Photograph: Natasha Barton. TWO of the top players in the Clare District Soccer League are major injury doubts for the showpiece event for the sport in the county.
Avenue Utd
Roche adding a spark in Avenue’s bid to win three in a row
*Mark Roche celebrates scoring a goal for Avenue Utd. Photograph: Natasha Barton AVENUE UTD are chasing a third Clare Cup title in a row, having weathered a long stretch without silverware when representing the club, Mark Roche is eager for them to grasp their latest chance of success.
The Water Break: Fierce rivals Avenue Utd & Newmarket Celtic face off in Clare soccer’s showpiece event
*Photograph: Joe Buckley Frank Healy Park will host the meeting of Avenue Utd and Newmarket Celtic in the Ennis Carpets Clare Cup final on Saturday evening.
League glory for Avenue Utd
*Avenue Utd captain, Ronan Kerin. Photograph: Joe Buckley AVENUE UTD accepted their title as CDSL Maloney Hardware Premier Division champions for 2023/24 by maintaining their unbeaten record till the end.
Avenue Utd win Premier Division title
*Avenue Utd’s players and management celebrate. Photograph: Joe Buckley AVENUE UTD have won the CDSL Maloney Hardware Premier Division by defeating rivals Newmarket Celtic on Sunday morning to become league champions for 2023/24.
Avenue need just a draw in clash with rivals Newmarket to claim league title
*Ronan Kerin and Jack Kelly in action. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill AVENUE UTD can claim the Maloney Hardware Premier Division title if they manage to claim a single point in Sunday’s eagerly awaited clash with Newmarket Celtic.
‘We haven’t been put to the pin of our collars like that in a couple of years’ – Russell relieved as Avenue Utd survive semi-final scare
*Steven McGann heads the ball beyond Alan Mulready. Photograph: Joe Buckley AVENUE UTD’s bid to win three Clare Cup titles in a row survived a big scare but “depth of character” shone through for the holders.
Heartbreak for Bridge Utd as McGann strikes twice late on to send Avenue back into Cup final
*Steven McGann celebrates scoring the winning goal in extra time. Photograph: Joe Buckley Avenue United and Steven McGann produced a remarkable final five minutes in extra time in this Clare Cup semi-final at Frank Healy Park this Saturday evening.
Avenue move step closer to league glory
*Avenue Utd captain, Ronan Kerin. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill AVENUE UTD have moved closer to clinching the CDSL Premier Division title after easing past Ennis rivals Lifford FC.
Shea’s strike sees Fern Celtic claim semi-final spot
*Liam Meaney celebrates with teammates at the final whistle. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill FERN CELTIC claimed the last of the semi-final places in the Ennis Carpets Clare Cup when accounting for Avenue Utd B.