Avenue prevail to end Newmarket Celtic’s reign as FAI Junior Cup champions
*Elias Kunz under pressure from Harvey Cullinan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill AVENUE UTD have ended Newmarket Celtic’s reign as FAI Junior Cup champions.
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Big weekend for Clare soccer with tasty ties in FAI Junior Cup
*Eoin Hayes holds off Nnabuike Nneji. Photograph: Joe Buckley A BIG WEEKEND BECKONS FOR soccer in Co Clare with third round ties in the FAI Junior Cup set to draw plenty of interest from local supporters.
Newmarket Celtic claim President’s Cup & Avenue edge out Tulla Utd in Munster Junior Cup
*The victorious Newmarket Celtic squad and management. NEWMARKET CELTIC have claimed the President’s Cup and Avenue Utd held off a stern challenge from Tulla Utd to progress in the Munster Junior Cup.
Fairytale sporting year continues for Kevin Harnett
*Cratloe captain, Kevin Harnett. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill SO FAR as sporting years go Kevin Harnett is having one hell of a time.
Avenue Utd & Newmarket Celtic to face off in FAI Junior Cup third round with home draws for Fair Green & Olympic
*Eoin Hayes wins the ball off Eoghan Thynne. Photograph: Joe Buckley NEWMARKET CELTIC will put their FAI Junior Cup title on the line against their biggest rivals Avenue Utd in the third round of the national competition.
Newmarket Celtic & Kilrush Rangers progress in Munster Junior Cup
*Harvey Cullinan puts the ball in the back of the net for Newmarket Celtic. Photograph: Joe Buckley NEWMARKET CELTIC and Kilrush Rangers advanced to the second round of the Munster Junior Cup while Avenue Utd recorded a thumping 14-0 win at the expense of Coole FC.
Newmarket Celtic began successful defence of FAI Junior Cup & wins for Avenue, Fair Green, Olympic & Shannon Town
*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.
Alterations to start of CDSL Premier Division a source of frustration for top flight managers
*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.
Newmarket Celtic undaunted by giant target on their backs
*Conor McDaid was one of the stars of a historic season for Newmarket Celtic. Photograph: Joe Buckley NEWMARKET CELTIC have to contend with a bigger target than normal on their backs in their bid to retain their title as FAI Junior Cup champions and CDSL Premier Division winners.
Avenue make it two from two & winning starts for Shannon Town, Newmarket Celtic & Lifford
*Stephen Jordan impressed for Avenue Utd. Photograph: Natasha Barton COMPREHENSIVE wins were recorded by Avenue Utd and Shannon Town while champions Newmarket Celtic began the defence of their Premier Division title with a home victory as did Lifford FC.