Majority of Clare clubs keen for Leagues to be concluded
Clubs in Clare are set to back a proposal calling for all leagues in the Clare District Soccer League (CDSL) to be concluded.
Newmarket Celtic
Further information needed before decision announced on CDSL Leagues
*Frank Healy Park locked during COVID-19. Photograph: John Mangan A decision from the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) is expected to be announced in the coming weeks on whether the current Clare District Soccer Leagues (CDSL) proceed or if a new season is required.
Newmarket-on-Fergus ‘still as busy as ever’ despite being bypassed
Despite being bypassed, Newmarket-on-Fergus is unusually “as busy as ever” in the eyes of its local representative on Clare County Council.
Connolly Celtic send last year’s Cup finalists crashing out
*Aidan Kennedy was the star man for Connolly Celtic. Photograph: Oliver Fitzpatrick Connolly Celtic staged a dramatic comeback to send last year’s beaten Clare Cup finalists Newmarket Celtic B out of the competition.
Kelly’s header keeps Newmarket Celtic on top
*Kieran Mahony keeps the ball at his feet watched by Brian O’Connor & Gary O’Connell. Photograph: Joe Buckley Newmarket Celtic extended their lead at the top of the Maloney Garden Machinery Premier Division with Alan Kelly’s second half goal the difference in a tame Sunday morning affair.
Kelly & Hayes to miss Clare’s final Oscar Traynor group game
*Rory Hayes tries to get past the Kerry goalkeeper. Photograph: Mark Hayes Clare will be without Stephen Kelly, Rory Hayes and Eoin Hayes as they aim to secure a home Oscar Traynor quarter-final.
Kirby ‘honoured & privileged’ to become CSSL Chairman
*Donal Kirby & Jason Ryan at the 2018 CDSL AGM. Photograph: Martin Connolly Former Fixtures Secretary of the Clare District Soccer League (CDSL), Donal Kirby has been elected as Chairman of the Clare Schoolboys/Schoolgirls Soccer League (CSSL).
Club players in Clare ‘need & want more games’
*Doonbeg’s David Tubridy tries to keep tabs on Éire Óg’s Dara Walsh. Photograph: Raymond O’Mahony An increase in competitive adult games is needed in Clare before ‘there are no GAA players left’.
Clare soccer season kicks off this evening
*2018/19 Premier League Champions, Newmarket Celtic. Photograph: Oliver Fitzpatrick It’s hours until the start of the Maloney Garden Machinery Premier Division signalling the start of the season in Clare junior soccer with action also getting underway in the first, second and third divisions.
Shane savours second Clare Cup medal
*Newmarket Celtic’s Shane Cusack. Photograph: Mark Hayes “Patience” was key for Newmarket Celtic A according to Shane Cusack as they overcame Newmarket Celtic B to win the Clare Cup for the eighteenth time on Friday evening.