Limerick Desmond League 2009/10

[western gale]

Thats correct, Athea were without three players that would definately have started and all three will hardly play again this season with injuries

[western gale]

Division 1
Killeaney 0 Old Mill 0

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Division 2
Kilcornan 1 Rockhill Rovers 1

[soccer8]

Desmond Cup Semi Final
Athea Utd 2 Newcastle West 1
Darren Murphy put Athea ahead after ten minutes with John Cotter getting a second before half time. Newcastle got one back in the second half with an own goal but Athea held on despite coming under strong pressure from the premier division side. Athea are now into their first ever Desmond Cup final and on the first Friday in June the division one side will meet either Glin Rovers or Rathkeale


Fantastic result for Athea really goes to show never underestimate cup football......Glin could cause an upset too they are a good cup team....

[snafu]

Desmond Cup Semi Final
Athea Utd 2 Newcastle West 1
Darren Murphy put Athea ahead after ten minutes with John Cotter getting a second before half time. Newcastle got one back in the second half with an own goal but Athea held on despite coming under strong pressure from the premier division side. Athea are now into their first ever Desmond Cup final and on the first Friday in June the division one side will meet either Glin Rovers or Rathkeale

A shock there, no offence to Athea or anything. Did NCW have an off night?

[Notaclue]

Congratulations to Athea. Ballingarry B 0 Breska Rovers 4,which meant that Ballingarry were relegated. Anybody know how Pallaskenry v Knockaderry went?

[Harry Lime]

Desmond Cup Semi Final
Athea Utd 2 Newcastle West 1
Darren Murphy put Athea ahead after ten minutes with John Cotter getting a second before half time. Newcastle got one back in the second half with an own goal but Athea held on despite coming under strong pressure from the premier division side. Athea are now into their first ever Desmond Cup final and on the first Friday in June the division one side will meet either Glin Rovers or Rathkeale

Click through for a few pics from this game
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4028/4588920269_bf9746631d_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/seanryan/sets/72157623893622991/)

[clearly]

Will last nights result upset NCW?
They are away to Broadford tomorow...could be tricky...

[soccer8]

My god the pitch looks fantastic well done to Joe Mcgrath and who ever else is involved....the surface looks great probably the best I have seen it in years and some very straight lines too my I add.....

Thanks again Harry Lime quality;)

[clearly]

I was at the Semi Final between Rathkeale Glin tonight and couldnt help thinking a few things....the Desmond League could have added a little pagentry to the whole occasion, making a "sense of occasion" which clearly was missing from an otherwise entertaining game in superb facilities.
The officials could have led out the two teams, instead they came out all seperately,barely noticeable. Why isint there a sheet of paper for the people when they pay at the gate with the teams, numbered players and a few small details?
There could be a loudspeaker telling people about substitutions, injury time minutes etc,and music at half time....they could have a "SIOPA BEAG" set up beside the dressingrooms for a bit of extra revenue,a few things for the kids and tea & coffee for the adults....
All these small things would surely add to the sense of occasion and improve attendences?
Desmond League have come a long way, and continue to go in the right direction on and off the field, well done, keep going,push on & thank you.

[Notaclue]

Why are we still awaiting an apology from Fr. Joe? The pitch and lines were perfect tonight. Just in case you don't know Rathkeale 1 Glin Rovers 0. Stonewall penalty given and scored. Pretty uneventful game in which Glin hit the woodwork with 10 mins. remaining. Nothing much between the teams, but overall I think Rathkeale shaded it, without being outstanding. A bit like last night, some more self-belief might have got Glin Rovers a result. On tonight's performance Athea United would give themselves a good chance.

[clearly]

Fr Joe's a pork chop. Forget about him...

[sky blue]

Ya pitch was perfect last night in Clonreask maybe a small bit of work needed around the goal mouths but other than that excellent condition. I agree that there could be more done as an occasion alright. I think ther ewas a loud speaker there alright but obviously not loud enough. I think it was on west Limerick but might be wrong.

[sky blue]

Any pictures from the Glin v Rathkeale game Harry Lime?

[desmondoldie]

Killeaney took a giant step towards the 1st division today with a 2-1 win at home to kildimo came from 1-0 down.
It was a vicous encounter with both sides using putting the rules of the games to the limit to gain an advantage. How there was only one booking is something which amazes me.
At one stage ref went to pull a second yellow out to the kileaney forward and relised he had booked him earlier so he quickly tried to hide the card he had in his hand back into his book.
also thought the kildimo right back got away with rolling around like he was shot after tackles also baffles me.
All in all it wasnt a bad game of football, set up for a good contest for league cup final next week.

[Hairy Legs]

heard the same , he should have sent the player off, it puts Kildimo out of contention now which is sad for all concerned there. I heard they were up 1 nil at the time.
Is the league cup (div 1) down for friday night?
second question: Is the desmond cup final def penciled in for Friday june 4th?

[Hairy Legs]

Broadford 0 Newcastle 0
Ballingarry 3 Shannonside 1

Ballingarry could survive if they continue this run
Any report on the Broadford/NCW game??

[Notaclue]

Congratulations to both Pallaskenry and Kilcolman on getting promotion today. The 3rd Division produced two exciting games today with Creeves Celtic winning on pens. against Adare Utd.B., and Granagh Utd. coming from behind twice to take the game to E.T. and also win on pens. It'stough on teams to go out on penalties after a long season but these two teams did finish both of their groups well ahead and in the end of the day deserved to be promoted. It wasgreat to see that there was a large attendance at both grounds and that both pitches were in great nick.

[Gearysfan]

Fixtures 14th to 21st May

Friday 14th May
Weekly Observer Premier Division
Abbeyfeale Utd V Rathkeale 7pm (J. Roche)
Newcastle West V Glin Rovers 7pm (P. O’Brien)

Weekly Observer Division 3 Title Playoff (extra time & penalties)
Creeves Celtic V Granagh Utd, Clounreask, 730 (P. Manning, P. O’Donnell, S. Hartnett)

Sunday 16th May
Weekly Observer Premier Division
Newcastle West Rovers V Glin Rovers 1130 (D. O’Gorman)
Broadford Utd V Rathkeale 1130 (T. Fitzmaurice)

Weekly Observer Division 1
St. Itas V Killeaney 1100 (C. Dalton)
Feenagh V Abbeyfeale Utd B 230 (J. Roche)
Glantine V Adare Utd 230 (P. Manning)
Newcastle West B V Kildimo Utd 230 (S. Hartnett)

Weekly Observer Division 2
Knockaderry V Kilcolman Rovers 1130 (L. O’Connor)
Pallaskenry V Ballingarry B 1130 (P. O’Brien)
Breska Rovers V Kilcornan 1130 (N. Allen) in Mungret Cement Factory pitch
Mountcollins V Rathkeale B 230 (P. O’Donnell)
Rockhill Rovers V Ballysteen 230 (P. O’Connor)

Tuesday 18th May
Weekly Observer Division 1
Killeaney V Old Mill 7pm (P. Manning)

Friday 21st May
Weekly Observer Division 3 League Cup Final (extra time & penalties)
Granagh Utd V Shountrade, Clounreask 730 (C. Dalton, D. O’Gorman, B. Barry)

Weekly Observer Premier Division
Askeaton V Newcastle West Rovers 7pm (L. O’Connor)
Shannonside FC V Broadford Utd 7pm (T. Fitzmaurice)

Weekly Observer Division 1
St. Itas V Old Mill 7pm (S. Hartnett)
Killeaney V Athea Utd 7pm (G. O’Connor)

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Fixtures 14th to 21st May

Friday 14th May
Weekly Observer Premier Division
Abbeyfeale Utd V Rathkeale 7pm (J. Roche) away
Newcastle West V Glin Rovers 7pm (P. O’Brien) Draw

Weekly Observer Division 3 Title Playoff (extra time & penalties)
Creeves Celtic V Granagh Utd, Clounreask, 730 (P. Manning, P. O’Donnell, S. Hartnett) (Granagh)

Sunday 16th May
Weekly Observer Premier Division
Newcastle West Rovers V Glin Rovers 1130 (D. O’Gorman) Home
Broadford Utd V Rathkeale 1130 (T. Fitzmaurice) away

Weekly Observer Division 1
St. Itas V Killeaney 1100 (C. Dalton) away
Feenagh V Abbeyfeale Utd B 230 (J. Roche) Draw
Glantine V Adare Utd 230 (P. Manning) Away
Newcastle West B V Kildimo Utd 230 (S. Hartnett) Away

Weekly Observer Division 2
Knockaderry V Kilcolman Rovers 1130 (L. O’Connor) Away
Pallaskenry V Ballingarry B 1130 (P. O’Brien) Home
Breska Rovers V Kilcornan 1130 (N. Allen) in Mungret Cement Factory pitch
Mountcollins V Rathkeale B 230 (P. O’Donnell) Draw
Rockhill Rovers V Ballysteen 230 (P. O’Connor) Draw

Tuesday 18th May
Weekly Observer Division 1
Killeaney V Old Mill 7pm (P. Manning) Home

Friday 21st May
Weekly Observer Division 3 League Cup Final (extra time & penalties)
Granagh Utd V Shountrade, Clounreask 730 (C. Dalton, D. O’Gorman, B. Barry) Granagh

Weekly Observer Premier Division
Askeaton V Newcastle West Rovers 7pm (L. O’Connor) Draw
Shannonside FC V Broadford Utd 7pm (T. Fitzmaurice) Home

Weekly Observer Division 1
St. Itas V Old Mill 7pm (S. Hartnett) Home
Killeaney V Athea Utd 7pm (G. O’Connor) Home

[clearly]

Is that what you think or what you hope SKY BLUE?
Not very objective predictions there....

[snafu]

Prem Div tiltle could be settled by Sunday if Rathkeale win their two games (abbey's season is over) and NCW lose to Glin (Glin are in desmond cup final).
I reckon the loss to Athea has knocked back NCW a bit.
Its now Rathkeales title to lose.
Well done to Ballingarry for winning their last 2 games but it looks too little too late
Looks like Kileaney's games in hand are now proving useful and look like taking Div1

[clearly]

Not so SNAFU, Abbeys season is not over, they still need 2 points to be certain of survival. Glin also need 2 points for garanteed survival and I know for certain Rathkeale will get no "gimme" from Broadford on Sunday so the whole thing is still wide open. Saying that, I still think it will be Rathkeale that get over the line before NCW...

[Harry Lime]

Photos from Creeves Celtic v Granagh in the Div 3 playoff at Clounreask tonight.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1153/4606977071_5df43f994b_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/seanryan/sets/72157624061510502/)

Had to bail at half time. Creeves were 1-0 up from a pen at that stage

[Notaclue]

Congratulations to Creeves Celtic on winning the 3rd Division. The Premier Division opened up big time this evening with NCW winning 3-0 against Glin Rvs and Rathkeale only getting a point against Abbeyfeale after a 0-0 draw. Rathkeale have a really tough match away to Broadford on Sunday morning so everything is all to play for. Newcastlewest were pretty awful in the first half tonight, but got their act together in the 2nd half and won comfortably. Gary Kavanagh got the 1st when a weak shot squirmed under Stack's body.The 2nd was a great strike from Kelly who had just replaced Kavanagh. I'm not sure who scored the 3rd but it didn't matter at that stage as NCW were far too good then.

[buddygeary23]

i wouldnt say we were awful...id say missed chances and the glin goal keeper was outstanding in the first half..gary shanahan got the first with a scrappy goal and james kelly got the second only after coming on and padraig kinahan finished off the game with a cool finish.. league is not over yet with rathkeale away to broadford on sunday..

[Notaclue]

Once again I got Gary's surname wrong, for which I apologise. He's a good kid and worked hard for the team. I still maintain that you were awful in the first half, in the sense that the overall performance wasn't good enough to be top of the league standard. Ye certainly turned it up in the second half and looked a hell of a lot better. The soft first goal helped but overall a thoroughly deserved win. The ref played a great advantage for the third goal when young 'Rambo' got a late tackle and ye went on and scored. Tomorrow will tell a lot about the league title destinaton. Has anybody got a report on the 3rd Div. final? I heard that it was a very good match and a fine crowd there to witness it.

[clearly]

There is a "No Dogs" rule in COVE PARK Broadford for a very good reason Rathkeale supporters(2 of them,dogs that is). Dog **** is dirty, to state the obvious, and it is also very dangerous if it gets in a childs eye or mouth...we dont hate dogs, we like them, but do not bring them to COVE PARK.

[Have It]

Any results from the prem division today ?

[sky blue]

Broadford 0 Rathkeale 6 .
NCW Rovers 4 Glin 0.

[Have It]

Div 1 Results
St. Itas 2 - 0 Killeaney
Glantine 0 - 1 Adare Utd
Newcastle West B 2 - 1 Kildimo Utd

[soccer8]

Broadford 0 Rathkeale 6 .
NCW Rovers 4 Glin 0.


Who got the goals in both games big win for rathkeale what happened broadford?

[snafu]

My apologies "clearly"
So NCW now have B.garry and A.feale left (both away)
and R.keale have Askeaton and Carrig left (both at home)
It could go to the last day of the season.
Congrats to Creeves on winning Div3, and Kilcolman on winning Div2

[sky blue]

Rathkeale's goal scorers were Peter o'dea ( what a goal), Alan o'shea 2, thomas walsh 2 and mark o'sullivan 1

[snafu]

Fixtures as per the desmond league website

November 28, 2009
Fixtures 21st to 29th May

Friday 21st May
Weekly Observer Division 3 League Cup Final (extra time & penalties)
Granagh Utd V Shountrade, Clounreask 730 (C. Dalton, D. O’Gorman, B. Barry)

Weekly Observer Premier Division
Askeaton V Newcastle West Rovers 7pm (L. O’Connor)
Shannonside FC V Broadford Utd 7pm (T. Fitzmaurice)

Weekly Observer Division 1
St. Itas V Old Mill 7pm (S. Hartnett)
Killeaney V Athea Utd 7pm (G. O’Connor)

Sunday 23rd May
Weekly Observer Division 2 League Cup Semi Finals (extra time & penalties)
Kilcornan V Rockhill Rovers 1130 (P. O’Brien)
Mountcollins V Rathkeale B 230 (P. O’Donnell)

Weekly Observer Premier Division
Glin Rovers V Ballingarry 1130 (T. Fitzmaurice)
Newcastle West Rovers V Shannonside FC 1130 (L. O’Connor)
Abbeyfeale Utd V Newcastle West 1130 (J. Roche)
Rathkeale V Carrig Celtic 1130 (D. O’Gorman)

Weekly Observer Division 1
Athea Utd V Old Mill 230 (N. Allen)
St. Itas V Kildimo Utd 230 (S. Hartnett)
Adare Utd V Feenagh 230 (G. O’Connor)
Abbeyfeale Utd B V Killeaney 230 (C. Dalton)

Friday 28th May
Weekly Observer Division 2 League Cup Final (extra time & penalties)
Kilcornan/Rockhill Rovers V Mountcollins/Rathkeale B 730 Clounreask

Saturday 29th May
Weekly Observer Division 1 League Cup Final (extra time & penalties)
Kildimo Utd V Killeaney 730 Clounreask

[sky blue]

There is a "No Dogs" rule in COVE PARK Broadford for a very good reason Rathkeale supporters(2 of them,dogs that is). Dog **** is dirty, to state the obvious, and it is also very dangerous if it gets in a childs eye or mouth...we dont hate dogs, we like them, but do not bring them to COVE PARK.

I agree 'clearly' but is there any signs up outside the grounds. I must complement Broadford on the set up that is with in Cove Park. It is by far the best i have seen at junior level. We played Listowel Celtic this season in the FAI and i taught i wuold not see a ground that would match it but its fare to say i did last Sunday. Well done to all involved.

[western gale]

Friday 21st May
Division 3 League Cup Final
Granagh Utd V Shountrade (home)

Premier Division
Askeaton V Newcastle West Rovers (draw)
Shannonside FC V Broadford Utd (draw)


Division 1
St. Itas V Old Mill 7pm (away)
Killeaney V Athea Utd 7pm (draw)

Sunday 23rd May
Division 2 League Cup Semi Finals
Kilcornan V Rockhill Rovers (away)
Mountcollins V Rathkeale B (away)

Premier Division
Glin Rovers V Ballingarry (home)
Newcastle West Rovers V Shannonside (home)
Abbeyfeale Utd V Newcastle West (away)
Rathkeale V Carrig Celtic (home)

Division 1
Athea Utd V Old Mill (draw)
St. Itas V Kildimo Utd (home)
Adare Utd V Feenagh (home)
Abbeyfeale Utd B V Killeaney (away)

Saturday 29th May
Division 1 League Cup Final
Kildimo Utd V Killeaney (away)

[clearly]

There is two "No Dogs" signs up outside the ground, she was also asked by our chairman to put the dog in the car, she refused saying said she would keep him on the clubhouse steps, 5 minutes later and for the rest of the match she was across the way...dont like giving out too much SKY BLUE, Rathkeale are okay and welcome to Broadford....ye wont beat us 6:0 there again...

[walkover]

Rovers scorers were Iain Corbett, Seorise Joyce, Adam Collins, Darragh Barrett

[Notaclue]

Killeaney 0-0 Athea Utd.
Killeaney hit woodwork three times, missed two sitters, had one cleared off the line, missed penalty 2 mins from time and totally outplayed Athea for long periods in the 2nd half. Tough encounter before a large attendance. Great result for Adare Utd.

[Notaclue]

Granagh Utd. 3-0 Shountrade

[Harry Lime]

Granagh Utd. 3-0 Shountrade

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/4629084280_0501325b16_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/seanryan/sets/72157624111829404/)

[western gale]

Premier Division
Glin Rovers 2 Ballingarry 4
Abbeyfeale Utd 0 Newcastle West 1
Rathkeale 2 Carrig Celtic 1

[Notaclue]

I find it hard to believe that both Glin Rovers and Abbeyfeale United are now involved in a relegation dogfight on the last day. I suppose that Ballingarry have the toughest match against Newcastlewest.I think that Rathkeale will win the Premier league after a tough encounter with Askeaton. The 2nd Div.League Cup Final should be interesting as Rockhill Rovers will be missing a few regulars on Friday night. Given that they usually perform well in Clounreask, having won there over the years on a regular basis, I think they are a good bet. I haven't seen enough of Mountcollins to really give an opinion on their chances. Kildimo United and Killeaney could be a cracker on Saturday evening. Killeaney just fell short on winning Div. 1, the backlog of games probably went against them in the long run. Kildimo United also fell away in the closing stages, so there isn't much between them. I'd go for Kildimo United if only for the reason that they maybe fresher than Killeaney.

[western gale]

Friday, May 21st

Division 3 League Cup Final
Granagh Utd 3 Shountrade 0

Premier Division
Askeaton 1 Newcastle West Rovers 1
Shannonside 3 Broadford Utd 2

Division 1
St Itas 2 Old Mill 1
Killeaney 0 Athea Utd 0

Sunday, May 23rd

Premier Division
Glin Rovers 2 Ballingarry 4
Newcastle West Rovers 3 Shannonside 1
Abbeyfeale Utd 0 Newcastle West 1
Rathkeale 2 Carrig Celtic 1

Division 1
Athea Utd 3 Old Mill 1
St Itas 4 Kildimo Utd 0
Adare Utd 5 Feenagh 0
Abbeyfeale Utd B 1 Killeaney 4


Division 2 League Cup S/Fs
Kilcornan 1 Rockhill Rovers 1 (Rockhill won 4-2 on pens)
Mountcollins beat Rathkeale B (don’t know score)

[western gale]

Division 2 League Cup
Mountcollins 4 Rathkeale B 2

[soccer8]

Well done to Adare on winning the division 1 league.....

Are Adare still playing at Deerpark?

If they got some players back they could do well next year and give it a go....

Good to see Kileaney back in the premier fantastic facilities

[Gearysfan]

Fixtures 28th May to June 4th

Friday 28th May
Weekly Observer Division 2 League Cup Final (extra time & penalties)
Rockhill Rovers V Mountcollins 730 Clounreask, (P. O’Connor, N. Allen, C. Dalton)

Saturday 29th May
Weekly Observer Division 1 League Cup Final (extra time & penalties)
Kildimo Utd V Killeaney, 730 Clounreask (T. Fitzmaurice, P. O’Donnell, J. Roche)

Sunday 30th May
Weekly Observer Premier Division
Broadford Utd V Glin Rovers 1130 (P. Manning)
Ballingarry V Newcastle West 1130 (D. O’Gorman)
Rathkeale V Askeaton 1130 (L. O’Connor)
Carrig Celtic V Abbeyfeale Utd 1130 (P. O’Brien)

Friday 4th June
Weekly Observer Desmond Cup Final (90 minutes)
Athea Utd V Rathkeale 730 (G. O’Connor, P. O’Brien, T. Fitzmaurice, P. Manning)

[Gearysfan]

Good year of football all round. Rathkeale should and in my opinion will win the premier league this weekend and do the double with the cup. Good team that play nice football and they deserve it. The battle from NCW came too late.

Could be messy with relegation though. Ballingarry on a real run and i heard NCW have a few injuries that won't be playing and are going to try out alot of youth players thinking of next season. Could be tight for Abbey and Glin.

Great to see Killeaney back to the premier league.With the facilities they have they should never have been down in Div 1. Congrats to Adare but i can't say the same for their place.

There are too many bad pitches in the top flight now. NCW Rovers is a disgrace they don't play half their matches at home during the year. I know Carrig are relegated but i won't say im sad to lose their pitch. If Ballingarry jumped Glin on Sunday id wouldn't be bad as it would be a shame to have their facilities in Div 1 again.
Its just a bad reflection on the desmond league with poor quality facilities.

[buddygeary23]

i must agree with you on that..cant see rathkeale losing or drawing with askeaton on sunday and if they win the league they deserve it after the poor start ncw had at the start of the season..could be a tough game for ncw against ballingarry who are on a good run and fighting to stay in the top flight..if ncw win it wud be sad to see ballingarry go down with great facilities..carrig isnt bad thou.nice dressing rooms and training pitch and the field isnt bad either..ill agree with u on the ncw rovers field and with adare utd coming up also with poor facilities...killeaney coming back to the premier is good to see.good team and great facilities..