*Conor Mullen heads the ball of the crossbar. Photograph: Natasha Barton AVENUE UTD and Newmarket Celtic reignited their rivalry over the weekend but there was inflammable scenes to take attention away from the football.
*Elias Kunz under pressure from Harvey Cullinan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill AVENUE UTD have ended Newmarket Celtic’s reign as FAI Junior Cup champions.
*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.
*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.
*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.
*Steven McGann. AVENUE UTD have completed one of the biggest signings in the junior soccer transfer window with the addition of Steven McGann.
*Conor McDaid battles with Nnabuike Nneji. Photograph: Joe Buckley A FIRST EVER Premier Division medal was the reward for Conor McDaid after Newmarket Celtic overcame Avenue Utd to seal the honours on Saturday evening.
*Paddy Purcell with his partner Claire (far left) and family members in Frank Healy Park. Photograph: Joe Buckley IT’S BEEN a historic season for Newmarket Celtic to remember and it’s fair to say a hugely successful transition from playing to management for Paddy Purcell.
*Newmarket Celtic captain, Eoin Hayes. Photograph: Joe Buckley FRESH FROM ending the season with a ninth Premier Division medal, Newmarket Celtic captain Eoin Hayes answered his country’s call.
*Newmarket Celtic captain Eoin Hayes raises the Premier Division trophy. Photograph: Joe Buckley NEWMARKET CELTIC have been crowned CDSL Maloney Hardware Premier Division champions for the twentieth time in their history.
