Ryan returned as CDSL Chairman
*Jason Ryan. Photograph: John Mangan THERE are a number of changes to the Clare District Soccer League (CDSL) executive for next season.
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McGann sets the way for Avenue’s journey to the top
*Steven McGann in action against Jack Kelly. Photograph: Joe Buckley STEVEN MCGANN capped off his first season back in the Clare District Soccer League by getting the winning penalty to help Avenue Utd claim a league and cup double.
Newmarket Celtic overcome Avenue on penalties to win Hugh Kelly Cup
*Newmarket Celtic captain Eoin Hayes receives the Hugh Kelly Cup from CDSL Chairman, Jason Ryan. IN THE LATEST grudge match between Newmarket Celtic and Avenue Utd, the FAI Junior Cup champions took the spoils to get their hands on the Hugh Kelly Cup.
Donie Garrihy returns as Clare Oscar Traynor manager
*Donie Garrihy. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography DONIE GARRIHY is making a return to management and will take charge of the Clare Oscar Traynor team, The Clare Echo has learned.
‘Clare soccer on the rise’ says returning Chair Ryan & start date set for new CDSL season
*Delegates at the AGM of the CDSL. Photograph: John Mangan There was no smoke or fire as the deferred Clare District Soccer League AGM in Treacy’s West County Hotel re-emphasised that the code is in rude health in the county.
O’Brien among new nominees for CDSL AGM
*Martin O’Brien. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography NO CONTESTS are expected at the Annual General Meeting of the Clare District Soccer League (CDSL) but a former referee is set to join the ranks of the county committee.
Cup glory ‘no more than Avenue deserve’ but Russell already eyeing up League ‘blockbuster’ with Newmarket Celtic
*David Russell and his son Aidan at Frank Healy Park. Photograph: Joe Buckley RETAINING THE Clare Cup is the first task complete but Avenue Utd have now switched their focus to finishing the job by bidding to hold onto the League title.
Newmarket set to appeal suspensions issued by CDSL
*Darragh Leahy in action for Newmarket Celtic. Photograph: Joe Buckley OFFICIALS IN CLARE soccer circles are keeping tight-lipped on the suspensions issued to Newmarket Celtic manager Paddy Purcell and striker Darragh Leahy.
McNulty resigns as CDSL Fixtures Secretary
*Eoghan McNulty (left) has stepped down as CDSL Fixtures Secretary. Photograph: Natasha Barton EOGHAN MCNULTY has resigned as fixtures secretary of the Clare District Soccer League (CDSL), four months after his election to the position.
‘Think of your players’ – Hynes leads call to move CDSL games from Sunday mornings & to utilise People’s Park
*Denis Hynes speaking at the CDSL AGM. Photograph: Natasha Barton OPPOSITON WAS VOICED by the Clare District Soccer League (CDSL) to the prospect of renting out a Kilmihil facility to enable League games to be held on Friday and Saturday evenings rather than Sunday mornings.
