*Avenue Utd’s Eoghan Thynne. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. AVENUE UTD just about had time on their side to shake off the challenge of Shannon Town Utd, Tulla Utd proved too strong for Fair Green Celtic in the latest round of games in the Maloney Hardware Premier Division and Kilrush Rangers reigned supreme in the West Clare …
AVENUE UTD, Bridge Utd, Tulla Utd and Ennis Dons all progressed in the second round of the Ennis Carpets Clare Cup.
*Stephen Jordan in action for Ennis Dons. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography A POTENTIAL Ennis Dons derby is on the cards for the last sixteen of the Ennis Carpets Clare Cup.
*Eoin O’Brien with his daughter Elin. Photograph: Joe Buckley NEWMARKET CELTIC’s twentieth Clare Cup title marked Eoin O’Brien’s first success in his debut season as manager of his native club.
*Eoin O’Brien. NINE-time Clare Cup champion Eoin O’Brien is bidding to win his first as Newmarket Celtic manager.
*Mike Moloney. FOR long enough Tulla Utd have been looking in from the outside on the big day, they’re eager to make the most of their first Clare Cup final appearance.
*Dean Hegarty. AFTER missing the entirety of last season through injury, Dean Hegarty has embraced his return to action and is playing a leading role for Newmarket Celtic in their quest for Clare Cup honours.
*Dara Ryan. TULLA UTD need to make a statement as a junior soccer side by claiming victory in the Ennis Carpets Clare Cup final on Saturday, captain Dara Ryan insisted.
Cathal and Harvey Cullinan. CULLINAN cousins Harvey and Cathal will occupy roles in Newmarket Celtic’s defence as they bid to win a twentieth Clare Cup title.
*Tulla Utd celebrate at the final whistle. Photograph: Joe Buckley TULLA UTD are thrilled to have qualified for a first-ever Clare Cup final with manager Mike Moloney describing the feat as “a real landmark” in their progression.