*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.
*Bridge Utd’s Conor Deasy. Photograph: Natasha Barton TRANSITION AWAITS Bridge Utd in the Maloney Garden Machinery Premier Division but they remain determined to move into the top three.
*Photograph: Natasha Barton ST PAT’S AFC KILMIHIL have been crowned Shannon Hotel Supplies Ladies Premier Division Champions.
*Paul Tuohy makes a diving save. Photograph: Joe Buckley LEAGUE CHAMPIONS Avenue Utd moved back to the top of the Maloney Garden Machinery Premier Division while it took penalties for Tulla Utd to shake off the challenge of Shannon Hibs in the Clare Cup.
*Bridge Utd’s Alan Mulready in action. Photograph: Cealtra Communications ALL SOCCER GAMES IN CLARE due to take place this weekend have been postponed.
*Darragh Leahy and Conor Mullen squared off against each other again. Photograph: Natasha Barton AVENUE UTD AND NEWMARKET CELTIC LOCKED horns once again on the local soccer scene while Kilrush Rangers and Bridge Utd recorded wins in the Premier Division.
*Deirdre Shannon is congratulated by Tommy Molloy. Photograph: Natasha Barton ENNIS WOMAN, Deirdre Shannon has been elected as the Chairperson of the Clare Schoolboys/Schoolgirls Soccer League (CSSL) becoming the first woman to hold the role.
*Photograph: Natasha Barton NEWMARKET CELTIC MAINTAINED their unbeaten start to the Maloney Garden Machinery Premier Division while important wins were also collected by Avenue Utd and Tulla Utd.
