*Fiachra Roche. Photograph: John Mangan A SECOND STINT with Lifford FC is proving to be a fruitful one for Fiachra Roche who has observed a considerable increase in the commitment and by coincidence an improvement in their fortunes.
*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 Lifford caused the shock of the weekend when they dumped Shannon Town Utd A out of the Banner Flooring and Carpets Clare Cup with Tulla Utd recording a dramatic win in a penalty shootout.
Corofin Harps’ Jack Keane controls the ball and eludes the challenge of Cian Geoghegan. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography After a month’s break over the Christmas and New Year, Clare soccer league action returned at the weekend and after Sunday’s games in the Premier Division, the positions at the top of the table remain unchanged.
*Corofin Harps celebrate their U15 success. Photograph: Joe Buckley Schoolboys finals were held at Frank Healy Park across the Halloween weekend.
Clare soccer headquarters, Frank Healy Park in Doora, will host the girls U17 cup finals, sponsored by EI of Shannon, on this Saturday, October 9.
Frank Healy park in Doora will host three schoolgirls soccer finals this Sunday as the Clare schoolboys/girls soccer league prepares to complete last season’s programme.
*Jason Ryan was elected Chairman of the CDSL. Photograph: Martin Connolly The liveliest debate at Monday’s annual general meeting of the Clare District Soccer League (CDSL) developed from a motion from Rhine Rovers which asked that two teams from the same club be allowed play in the same division.
Jason Ryan of Kilrush Rangers has been elected as the new Chairman of the Clare District Soccer League (CDSL).
Kilrush Rangers and Turnpike Rovers have been relegated from the Premier Division of the Clare District Soccer League.
