Limerick Desmond League 2010/11

[western gale]

Sunday, November 21st

Munster Junior Cup 3rd Round
Shannonside 1 Abbeyfeale Utd 3

Premier Division
Newcastle West 2 Broadford Utd 1
Askeaton 0 Newcastle West Rovers 2
Adare Utd 2 Glin Rovers 1

Division 1
Athea Utd 1 Old Mill 2

Division 3
Bally Rovers 1 Adare Utd B 2

Division 4
St Itas B 1 Glantine B 2

[buddygeary23]

Newcastle west 2-1 broadford

Good soccer played by both teams. Newcastle scored 1st through Thomas Geary with a screamer from 25yards to the top corner.broadford levelled thru ray lynch with another screamer..Paul madigan scored for ncw to give them 3points.

Good results also for ncw rovers away to askeaton and also adare winning at home to glin rovers

[western gale]

Sunday, November 21st

FAI Junior Cup 3rd Round
Rathkeale 2 Avenue Utd 3

Munster Junior Cup 3rd Round
Shannonside 1 Abbeyfeale Utd 3
Killeaney 5 Glantine 1

Reidy Cup Q/F
Kildimo Utd 3 Askeaton B 4

Richard Hogan Cup Q/F
Rockhill Rovers 4 Granagh Utd 3

Premier Division
Newcastle West 2 Broadford Utd 1
Askeaton 0 Newcastle West Rovers 2
Adare Utd 2 Glin Rovers 1

Division 1
Athea Utd 1 Old Mill 2

Division 2
Knockaderry 7 Rathkeale B 1
Breska Rovers 4 Kilcornan 3
Ballysteen 2 Newcastle West B 4

Division 3
Bally Rovers 1 Adare Utd B 2
Broadford Utd B 4 Ballingarry B 2

Division 4
St Itas B 1 Glantine B 2 (in Glantine)
Carrig Celtic B 4 Shannonside B 0
Newcastle West Rovers B V Killeaney B off

[limkdesmond]

Couple of shocks today..rathkeale losing to avenue utd..thought rathkeale would beat them...also rathkeale b getting hammered by knockaderry 7-1 if that's true.finally askeaton b beating
kildimo 4-3 in kildimo

[buddygeary23]

Was talking to kinahan today and told me he is not under age for youths next year

[last man back]

Anyone know anything about Newcastle Rovers proposed new pitch and dressing rooms ? They had a planning permission notice in the paper a week ago. Will it be operational for the 2011/2012 season ?

Yes Johnnie C NCW Rovers are in the early stages of purchasing a new ground and hope to be playing there next season.
However this will depend on how long the planning takes to go through and all the red tape that goes with it.

['El Nino']

Rathkeale conceded soft goals and failed to break down the Avenue defence even after all the possesion they had.Avenue had a lota fellas back for most of the second half.
I think Rathkeale are playing NCW in the MJC next week.NCW are strong favourites for that.

[limkdesmond]

Fixtures

September 26, 2010

Fixtures 28 November 2010

Friday 26th November
FAI Youths Interleague Cup Group 4
Cork Youths League V Limerick Desmond, Turners Cross, 745

Sunday 28th November
FAI Junior Cup 4th Round (extra time & penalties)
Newcastle West V Bunratty 2pm (P. O’Brien)
Killeaney V Broadford Utd 2pm (G. O’Connor)

Richard Hogan Cup Quarter Finals (extra time & penalties)
Creeves Celtic V Knockaderry 2pm (T. Fitzmaurice)

Weekly Observer Premier Division
Adare Utd V Rathkeale 1130 (B. Barry)

Weekly Observer Division 1
Glantine V Pallaskenry 1130 (P. O’Donnell)
Kilcolman Rovers V Kildimo Utd 1130 (P. Manning)
Abbeyfeale Utd B V Ballingarry 230 (J. Roche)

Weekly Observer Division 2
Ballysteen V Granagh Utd 1130 (L. O’Connor)
Rathkeale B V Feenagh 230 (P. O’Connor)

Weekly Observer Division 3
Broadford Utd B V Mountcollins 1130 (C. Dalton)
Ferry Rangers V Adare Utd B 230 (N. Allen)
Ballingarry B V Glin Rovers B 230 (S. Hartnett)

Weekly Observer Division 4
Killeaney B V Glantine B 1130 (D. Wallace)
Carrig Celtic B V Athea Utd B 230 (M. Houlihan)
Newcastle West Rovers B V St. Itas B 230 (P. King)

[Gearysfan]

Rathkeale conceded soft goals and failed to break down the Avenue defence even after all the possesion they had.Avenue had a lota fellas back for most of the second half.
I think Rathkeale are playing NCW in the MJC next week.NCW are strong favourites for that.

I was told that avenue were just the better side

[walkover]

I really don't think that Massey should be in the squad, No way is he a better player than any of the 4/5/6 attackers in the squad.(Behan,Joyce,Quaid,Riordan Lynch or Collins).IMO it is the defence that needs sorting out and maybe calling up Sheehy(NCW) for competition for Quirke. On the Oscar traynor thread someone mentioned that training balls were used during the game last week, bit embarrassing if true!!!!

I'd agree that Massey is not better than forwards already in Oscar Traynor squad!! Massey didn't look much of a threat against Ncw Rovers on Sunday... Joyce and Collins looked more of a threat against the Askeaton back line!

['El Nino']

I was told that avenue were just the better side

Ye had a good win against Ballysteen.Fairplay

['El Nino']

Yes Johnnie C NCW Rovers are in the early stages of purchasing a new ground and hope to be playing there next season.
However this will depend on how long the planning takes to go through and all the red tape that goes with it.
That would be great to see. NCW Rovers are a good club and deserve good facilities.They wouldnt be as many of their games postponed then.

[Gearysfan]

Ye had a good win against Ballysteen.Fairplay

I moved to kilcolman but im sure the lads will appreciate your thoughts

[BlueAndWhite]

Was talking to kinahan today and told me he is not under age for youths next year
Well then NCW have been playing an overage player for some time now.

[BoyBlue]

That would be great to see. NCW Rovers are a good club and deserve good facilities.They wouldnt be as many of their games postponed then.

I fully agree with you El Nino great to see NCW rovers being progressive and investing in a new pitch, They have come on in leaps and bounds in last few years and this will be another push in the right direction.

['El Nino']

Does anybody know where the proposed new NCW Rovers pitch may be ? Its quite possible so ,barring relegation obviously, that there will be 3 new pitchs in the premier divison next season.Glin,Shannonside and NCW Rovers.Interesting.
I predict Glin to regroup and put a few points on the table and avoid relegation.

[buddygeary23]

Have they? First I heard of it

[buddygeary23]

It's good to see rovers going forward and pushing for a new soccer field..played for them in youths and the junior team for years and they still have most of the same players and really nice fellas and good club..u heard the new location for the field is near the Irish primary school near the graveyard but that might not be true

[Draper]

Rovers new pitch will be up the Monagea road, in Killeline, directly opposite the Rugby grounds up there.
It's good to see rovers going forward and pushing for a new soccer field..played for them in youths and the junior team for years and they still have most of the same players and really nice fellas and good club..u heard the new location for the field is near the Irish primary school near the graveyard but that might not be true

[happy days]

Rathkeale conceded soft goals and failed to break down the Avenue defence even after all the possesion they had.Avenue had a lota fellas back for most of the second half.
I think Rathkeale are playing NCW in the MJC next week.NCW are strong favourites for that.


Don't know about that Barry!!. It will be close , both teams not playing to full potential as of yet. Saying that your record is not the best. We just seem to have that edge over ye for last 5 or 6 years now..been a while since you have beat us...But I wouldn't be taking it for granted either..Its always a great game to be invloved in and very close...May the best teaam win!!..

[buddygeary23]

Tossie Butler is back training with Newcastle West afc since last week and will be signing back when the transfer window opens..Also dave o conmor is Home from Australia and will be back playing in january after an operation..two good players back playing with ncw and in the desmond league..

[snafu]

two good players indeed, why is butler back? cronin and madigan are playing well this season i cant see them giving up their places too easily.

I have a general question regarding the size of the goals, does anyone have any info on the exact ruling of this?

as for NCW not being able to field a youth team, sounds weird!

[happy days]

two good players indeed, why is butler back? cronin and madigan are playing well this season i cant see them giving up their places too easily.

I have a general question regarding the size of the goals, does anyone have any info on the exact ruling of this?

as for NCW not being able to field a youth team, sounds weird!


The correct size of the goals SHOULD be 2.44 metres ( 8ft ) height and 7.32 metres ( 24ft) width.. Not always the case as they sink in many grounds which is a bit ****ty...Hope that helps you snafu.

[happy days]

Any predictions for titles and promotions this year ???

[snafu]

The correct size of the goals SHOULD be 2.44 metres ( 8ft ) height and 7.32 metres ( 24ft) width.. Not always the case as they sink in many grounds which is a bit ****ty...Hope that helps you snafu.

Cheers, no just that one club in the league has a very talented yet relatively small goalkeeper, so they have two mounds of earth on each goal line they must be about a foot in height to prevent him being lobbed etc. these mounds of earth reduce the size of the goals nd so are they against the rules????

[snafu]

Any predictions for titles and promotions this year ???

there are some start of season predictions on page 3.

[soccer8]

Cheers, no just that one club in the league has a very talented yet relatively small goalkeeper, so they have two mounds of earth on each goal line they must be about a foot in height to prevent him being lobbed etc. these mounds of earth reduce the size of the goals nd so are they against the rules????


haha has to be Abbeyfeale United your talking about

[snafu]

haha has to be Abbeyfeale United your talking about

I wont mention any names as that might cause people to get upset, i just think it might be something for the league to look into.

[walkover]

I wont mention any names as that might cause people to get upset, i just think it might be something for the league to look into.

It's definitely Abbeyfeale's pitch, must say it's an unusual "feature" they added during the summer (don't remember it being there last year)
...but maybe it's a good alternative to the normal mud pit on the goal line you see in alot of pitches!!

[Leon]

I suppose Doherty will come back now as well. Its amazing how the Limerick League adventure ended quickly for most of these players eg Butler, Lynch, Riordan, Beehan etc etc. Or maybe their true loyaly to their clubs persuaded them to come back, I doubt it though.

[soccer8]

It's definitely Abbeyfeale's pitch, must say it's an unusual "feature" they added during the summer (don't remember it being there last year)
...but maybe it's a good alternative to the normal mud pit on the goal line you see in alot of pitches!!


Those mounds has been there for a few seasons now....

Tossie Butler a big asset to NCW along with David O'Connor, will Mark Doherty rturn aswell?

Any other transfer news?

[limkdesmond]

Lads it's sad to say that mike Sullivan from rathkeale afc has passed away in a accident..such a fine player..sad sad news.from every1 in the league may he rest in peace :(

[BlueAndWhite]

The correct size of the goals SHOULD be 2.44 metres ( 8ft ) height and 7.32 metres ( 24ft) width.. Not always the case as they sink in many grounds which is a bit ****ty...Hope that helps you snafu.
Ballingarry's goals at the start of the year were about 6 ft in height.

[BoyBlue]

Limerick Desmond 4 - 4 St. Ita's A ???????????????????????????????? Think it was played Tuesday night!

[BoyBlue]

Lads, When does the transfer window reopen, 1st December?

[soccer8]

Lads it's sad to say that mike Sullivan from rathkeale afc has passed away in a accident..such a fine player..sad sad news.from every1 in the league may he rest in peace :(


RIP MIke a true gent and a great player.....

['El Nino']

I suppose Doherty will come back now as well. Its amazing how the Limerick League adventure ended quickly for most of these players eg Butler, Lynch, Riordan, Beehan etc etc. Or maybe their true loyaly to their clubs persuaded them to come back, I doubt it though.

The only thing I doubt is your knowledge of Limerick junior soccer Leon !! Behan was with Regional for 3-4 seasons Im sure.Riordan won a league and a Lawson cup medal with Janesboro the season he was in there.Lynch was with Regional for a season and a half.Did he not train wit the Junior international team after leaving them.Butler was making the team often in Regional and is thought highly of in there.Nash has a lot of goals scored for Reginal this year aswell.The Powers from NCW were not so successful with their ventures into the big smoke!

If you have any futher queries please dont hesitate to ask !

[Have It]

RIP MIke a true gent and a great player.....

RIP Mike Sully, Thoughts and prayers with his family and friends

['El Nino']

RIP Mike Sully, Thoughts and prayers with his family and friends

RIP Sully.

[willysnail]

Behan played for maybe 5-6 seasons with Regional, dont think its fair to tar him with the "ended quickly" tag, i'd say travel, work committments, location has alot to do with players returning to their local clubs.

[Nunugget]

Finally somebody talking some sense!! personal commitments have a lot if not all to do with players coming back playing with there local respective teams and from what I have heard the grass isn't any greener in the "big smoke" as it was called by an earlier post anyways. I my opinion it is great for the Desmond league that these players are returning for instance look at Shannonside Behan has had a big impact since coming back for them unbeaten in the league this year a prospect that nobody would have forseen. If it means improving the league by these lads returning they should be welcomed!

[Gearysfan]

Well said nunugget

[Gearysfan]

Best of luck to the teams in the fai tomorrow. It's always good to see a few Desmond teams in the open draw of the competition. Would love to see a team go far. I might be wrong but where Abbeyfeale the last team to get a good run in it?

[Harry Lime]

Some pics from the Youths League v Cork in Turners Cross last night:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5284/5211358793_4e317d49b1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/seanryan/sets/72157625478633374/)

[BlueAndWhite]

Youths lost 3-0 to Cork

[western gale]

Friday, November 26th

FAI Youths Inter League

Cork 3 Limerick Desmond 0

Junior Division 1
Abbeyfeale Utd B 2 Ballingarry A 3


Sunday, November 28th

Premier Division
Adare Utd V Rathkeale off

Division 1
Glantine 1 Pallaskenry 2
Kilcolman Rovers 2 Kildimo Utd 3

[western gale]

Division 2
Ballysteen 0 Granagh Utd 4


Division 4
Killeaney B 6 Glantine B 0
Carrig Celtic B V Athea Utd B off

[western gale]

FAI Junior Cup 4th Round
Newcastle West 3 Bunratty 2
Killeaney 0 Broadford Utd 1

Richard Hogan Cup Q/F
Creeves Celtic 2 Knockaderry 2 (Knockaderry won on pens)

[western gale]

Division 3
Broadford Utd B 2 Mountcollins 2
Ballingarry B 0 Glin Rovers B 3

Division 4
Newcastle West Rovers B 2 St. Itas B 2

[buddygeary23]

Newcastle west 3-2 bunratty

Good contested game between both sides..newastle played better football on freezing afternoon. 0-0 at half time and Newcastle scored through Daniel power after a great through ball from Sean Cronin,power shot first time into the top corner... Bunratty levelled after bad defending but soon after Cronin restored the lead and and put them further ahead but soon after bunratty got one back and ncw ran out 3-2 winners -and into the open draw 5th round..