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pavillion.road
24/06/2011, 2:40 PM
Pitch is looking very well at the moment, is there new set of goals?
CCFC1924
24/06/2011, 4:11 PM
Pitch is looking very well at the moment, is there new set of goals?
Yeah the pitch is looking well, the rain won't do it any harm, but it could do with stopping about now! 4 games in 3 days will test it!
Yep new goals will be going up soon enough! Old goals going to St. Mary's
CCFC1924
26/06/2011, 6:46 PM
Good weeken for Celtic. 17s into the cup final. Juniors maintained their lead at the top of the superleague and our women are through to the next round of the FAI Intermediate cup. Sadly, Mervue pulled out so it was a bye.
Under 17 league decider tomorrow v Ballyheane. Celtic play Erris in the Cup Final
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28/06/2011, 10:44 AM
Great win by the U-17 last night against a very hard working Ballyheane side. O'Connor lad in the middle for Heane was outstanding as were Baba & Nevin for the Hoops. Pity he will be playing for Mayo Senior team in two/three years time. Celtic played a lot of good football and the winning goal was a great move and coolly finished by Gary Walsh. All other goals were scrappy. Heane were more direct while Celtic built up from the back. Two different styles. Both teams missing players. Pity Ballyheane did not turn up for Cup semi-final against Erris last Saturday as it would be some cup final. Heard they were missing O'Connor (Mayo minor) and two of the team were in the Senior B team for their cup final. Even without O'Connor they should have been good enough to beat Iorras but we will never known. Well done to Mark & Michael who have done a great job with this group of players, lets hope for a league & cup double.
Given in what I saw of it a draw would have been a fair result. I think saying there was a contrast in styles is a little over the top. Both teams contributed to one of the most enjoyable underage games I have seen for a long time.
I felt it was a poor performance from Celtic from front to back. Never seemed up for it which, in a local derby with a trophy at stake at home, is criminal. Ballyheane imposed themselves on the game more in the 1st half and got their rewards by being 2-1 up at the break. Celtic, in fairness, lifted the tempo in the second half but still struggled to string much together. Got a lucky goal, and then a lucky penalty. The winner, in the 88th minute, was a well worked goal and well finished. Ballyheane were unlucky to lose out on the day, but in the end the better team won. A bit more fight and drive and an injection of passion is badly needed in that team. The ref was abysmal, dishing out yellow cards for pretty much nothing and getting decisions wrong. But thats life. Another thing which caught my eye, and many in the grounds, was at the end after all was said and done, the 'Heane players were marched into the dressing rooms and didn't watch the presentation. It may be a minor thing, but sportsmanship and graciousness in defeat should be instilled in players at that age. Well done to Celtic, sign of a good team playing poorly and winning. Now go, enjoy your day out in Milebush and secure the double.
Goals were: Noe Baba (2), Colm Nevin (pen) and Gary Walsh. If I recall correctly.
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28/06/2011, 4:20 PM
Given in what I saw of it a draw would have been a fair result. I think saying there was a contrast in styles is a little over the top. Both teams contributed to one of the most enjoyable underage games I have seen for a long time. How many times did the Heane keeper throw the ball to his defenders, not once. The Celtic keeper only kicked the ball long on a handful of occasions. I didnt say one style was better than the other, but it seemed to me that one team tried to build from the back and one was more direct. I wished Celtic would mix it up more and go long but thats not what the manager wants and the players seem to like to play this way.
Throwing the ball out to defenders and messing around at the back only put pressure on the defence. We all love beautiful football but sometimes, especially in the Mayo League, you're better off putting in down the sides or into the corner. Not throwing a ball chest high to a full back, facing his own goal with 3 men closing him down. Its not La Liga, we are not Barcelona and its just dangerous against a team like Ballyheane that like to get in your face and close down the space.
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28/06/2011, 4:43 PM
Take your point, a bit of both would be more effective and less dangerous. IMO Heane did deserve a draw. Celtic Peno was the correct decision. If that tackle was in the middle of the pitch it would be free kick. You cannot run into the back of a player and not give away a free kick, Celtic player new what he was doing. Heane should have had one in the first half and Colm Nevin was also taken down in the second. Ref poor for both teams but like all derbys' hard to control.
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29/06/2011, 11:05 PM
Big game for the super league side at the weekend. Two of the three form teams meeting. Town seem to on a roll following early season blip. Would be happy with any result.
Would be happy with any result.
Even a defeat?
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30/06/2011, 10:14 PM
Great win for the B team tonight, 4-1 victory over Moyvilla. Any report on the game? The U-13 side advanced to the Mayo Cup semi-final following a 7-0 victory over Castlebar Town. Well done to all involved.
CCFC any result bar a defeat
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01/07/2011, 12:43 AM
The Mayo U-13 Premier League Champions have cruised into the Mayo Cup semi-final following a comprehensive victory over Castlebar Town on Thursday evening. The Tom Kelly, Peter Jennings and Colm Murphy managed side started the brightest in this local derby and they had the Town defence on the back foot from the kick-off. The Celtic midfield of Ben Murphy, Steve Martin, Paul McDermott and Gavin Durkan were in dominating form throughout the game and the excellent striking partnership of Thieere Baba and Aaron Naughton whose clever runs and interplay had the home rearguard on full alert. It took the Hoops a while to get the measure of the well marshalled home defence but once Thieere Baba ran onto a Ben Murphy through ball and coolly took the first opening of the game there was only going to be one winner of this cup tie. The Celtic defence had to be reshuffled due to the absence of Jack Rowland and Brian Walsh and the excellent Adam Ruane came in at right back and Liam Whyte was given an uncustomary role at left back where he was a revelation as was Mark Kelly at center half as he had to be at his best to nullify the dangerous Town strike force and he was ably assisted by the cool Ruairi Nevin and they limited the home team to a few half chances which were expertly dealt with by goalkeeper and team captain James Foy. The hard working Steve Martin added the second with ten minutes remaining in the first half and this was soon followed up by an Aaron Naughton strike. The introduction of Dara Ludden, Josh O’Connell, Robbie Carson, Rory Gaffney, Ethan Barrett and Tiernan O’Leary showed the strength in depth available in this talented squad and they all played their part in this impressive victory. The second half was only five minutes old when Aaron Naughton grabbed his second and his sides' fourth. Ruairi Nevin made it five with a tremendous free kick and this was followed by two well taken goals from Josh O’Connell and Tiernan O’Leary his first for the club. The management team were happy with the overall squad’s performance against a spirited Town side. At the end of the game the Mayo Youths Secretary Mr. David Breen presented the Mayo U-13 Premier League shield to the Celtic captain James Foy.
B Team had a hard fought win over Moan Villa. Sorry, Moyne Villa. Celtic went one up after Terrence Maughan scored from close range after Stephen 'Juice/Jinx' Jennings' brilliant corner. Moyne Villa equalized with virtually the last kick of a ball in the first half. It was a well worked goal finished by some dude who apparently is unreal. The same dude went on to mock the Celtic bench in celebration, but was given a taste of his own medicine when he sent a penalty literally about 15 feet over the crossbar. Celtic then scored via Mark Rowland after Eamonn Creans flick on from Adrien O' Briens throw in. Moyne Villa protested furiously that Ritzer had handled the ball over the line, a knowing grin seem to indicate so. Nonetheless, the goal stood and Celtic were in control. Celtic bagged 2 more goals as Moyne Villa pushed forward. Eamonn Crean got the goal his efforts deserved and another individual grabbed a 4th although the nature and beneficiary of the goal escape me. All in all a good day at the office
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01/07/2011, 3:11 AM
Big game now against Ballyglass this Saturday, promotion rather than a relegation match, as the start of the season suggested. Great turn around by all involved. By all accounts Ballyglass gave use a bit if a trimming the last time they played.
Round Tower
01/07/2011, 8:24 AM
I tought that was Mayo league game not a Connaught cup game, Moyne Villa plays in the Galway district league it is Moy Villa that plays in the Mayo league.
swinfordfc
01/07/2011, 4:50 PM
Ah same thing really.
Ah its not .... get your facts right .... if thats the case ... we call ye castle celtic or bar celtic ......
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01/07/2011, 7:07 PM
Ah its not .... get your facts right .... if thats the case ... we call ye castle celtic or bar celtic ......
Don’t be so petty. He got the name wrong.
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01/07/2011, 7:09 PM
U12 A team got their League campaign off to a winning start when hitting Castlebar Town for 11 tonight in Celtic Park. Great display of passing football and they were missing one or two of their better players.
Ah its not .... get your facts right .... if thats the case ... we call ye castle celtic or bar celtic ......
I apologise profusely. I'm sorry that as a mere spectator I mistook 'Moyne' for 'Moy' when it was being shouted. Sorry if I have offended you. Now trot off on your high horse back to Swineford if you're gonna get petty
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01/07/2011, 9:08 PM
The clubs U-12A team started off their Mayo League campaign with a bang when hitting helpless Castlebar Town for 11 goals in Celtic Park on Friday evening. The young Hoops played some wonderful football throughout the 60 minutes and they were always looking to play the right ball. The Celtic defence of goalkeeper Daniel Plaster, Aaron McDonald, Alan Kelly, captain Brian Walsh and the outstanding Michael Fahy never allowed the Town’s strike force a sniff of goals and with this defensive dominance it allowed the superb midfield quartet of Ronan Dervan, Ruairi Nevin, Liam Whyte and Paddy Heneghan to attack at every opportunity. The clever front two of Dara Ludden and Conor Mongan were a handful all evening for the overworked Town defence The home side went in at half-time 7-0 up thanks to two goals from Ruairi Nevin, Dara Ludden and Liam Whyte and one from the impressive Ronan Dervan. The second half saw the introduction of James Robinson and this young player showed his potential with a wonderful display. Dara Ludden and Ruairi Nevin completed their hat-tricks and Ronan Dervan got his second and the excellent Paddy Heneghan got the goal his play deserved. Managers’ Gabriel Downes and Greg Whyte were delighted with the team’s performance especially the brand of football they produced against a gallant Castlebar Town side.
swinfordfc
02/07/2011, 10:37 AM
I apologise profusely. I'm sorry that as a mere spectator I mistook 'Moyne' for 'Moy' when it was being shouted. Sorry if I have offended you. Now trot off on your high horse back to Swineford if you're gonna get petty
Look not getting pretty .... you have a great idea here giving out info about your club here with results/fixtures/match reports etc ...... however be respectful to other club by getting names right etc. Thats all i'm saying ..... ok
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02/07/2011, 12:07 PM
Fair point
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02/07/2011, 12:28 PM
Celtic C lost their first game of the season against the bigger and older Clew Bay. Clew Bay started brightly but found it very difficult to get past the solid Celtic back four of Emmet Murphy, Modestus, Conal Murray and the superb captain Paul Walsh. When they did Joe Tuohy was on hand to deny them. Clew Bay took the lead with a long range effort from their impressive midfielder. Celtic began to get a foothold in the game with the midfield of Darragh Curran, James Mc Dyer, James Robinson and the impressive Donnacha McHugh battling through out. The strike force of Alex Behan and Jamie McArdle caused trouble all game with their work rate and movement. Celtic emptied the bench in the second half and Karol Szopa, Daithe O'Dowd, Dylan McGarry, Dylan Tighe and Sé McDonald showed their potential with great displays and their side came painfully close to an equaliser on numerous occasions. As Celtic pushed on Clew Bay grabbed two late goals to put a gloss on the score that was harsh on the young Celts. The Celtic lads can be proud of their efforts in this tie and will know they will continue to improve. Celtic Squad: Joe Tuohy, Emmet Murphy, Conal Murray, Paul Walsh, Modestus, James Robinson, Darragh Curran, Donnacha McHugh, James McDyer, Alex Behan, Jamie McArdle, Karol Szopa, Daithe O'Dowd, Dylan McGarry, Dylan Tighe, Sé McDonald
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02/07/2011, 6:56 PM
The clubs U-12B team kicked their Mayo League campaign off with a defeat at the hands of a physically bigger S&F Utd side in Green Road last Friday evening. The Hoops who were missing a number of players were on the back foot for long periods in the first half but the home side were have great difficulty getting passed the excellent defence of goalkeeper Ultan Reilly who showed his potential with a string of fine saves and was well protected by his back four of Conor Baines, Eoghan McHale, Robert Stakelum and Jason High. The Celtic midfield of Finn Sammon, Kevin Moran, Conor Quinn and the impressive Eoin Barrett made the older and bigger counterparts battle for every ball. The hard working front two of Sean Kelly-Fair and Darragh Moran showed some lovely touches throughout the game and on another day might have got the goal their play deserved. It was the home side who went in at half-time deservedly 3-0 up following a commanding performance. The second half saw the introduction of Jason McDonagh and Ronan Kelly who gave their side fresh impetus and both played well. The Hoops did manage to pull a goal back through Kevin Moran but S&F added two more of their own to finish up 5-1 winners. There were many pluses to this young teams’ performance and they will improve as the season goes on.
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02/07/2011, 8:28 PM
B 1-1 (A O'Brien) with Ballyglass. Good result. Any reports
CCFC1924
03/07/2011, 3:07 PM
I felt it was a poor performance from Celtic from front to back. Never seemed up for it which, in a local derby with a trophy at stake at home, is criminal. Ballyheane imposed themselves on the game more in the 1st half and got their rewards by being 2-1 up at the break. Celtic, in fairness, lifted the tempo in the second half but still struggled to string much together. Got a lucky goal, and then a lucky penalty.
I can't see how you figure any of the above. What was lucky about the penalty? What was lucky about any of the goals? Gerry Hunts goal was a terrific strike, and Celtic should have had a definite penalty not 5 minutes before too. Celtic were well on top when they went 3-2 up.
Celtic were behind twice. Were pegged back with 10 to go after an unfortunate GK error. But still went on to win the game. How you can say they weren't up for it is totally unfair on the lads who broke their arses on the day.
"Throwing the ball out to defenders and messing around at the back only put pressure on the defence. We all love beautiful football but sometimes, especially in the Mayo League, you're better off putting in down the sides or into the corner. Not throwing a ball chest high to a full back, facing his own goal with 3 men closing him down. Its not La Liga, we are not Barcelona and its just dangerous against a team like Ballyheane that like to get in your face and close down the space. "
No, Celtic are not Barcelona, but what is wrong with trying to play a style of football that kids enjoy, and do well? Do you reckon kicking the ball into the corners will work against Cherry Orchard and co in the FAI Cup? Usual short sightedness there where winning a Mayo title is more important than the bigger picture.
Go watch the Irish squads and development squads and see how they are taught. I can't believe team can get criticised for trying to pass the ball.
I can't see how you figure any of the above. What was lucky about the penalty? What was lucky about any of the goals? Gerry Hunts goal was a terrific strike, and Celtic should have had a definite penalty not 5 minutes before too. Celtic were well on top when they went 3-2 up.
Celtic were behind twice. Were pegged back with 10 to go after an unfortunate GK error. But still went on to win the game. How you can say they weren't up for it is totally unfair on the lads who broke their arses on the day.
"Throwing the ball out to defenders and messing around at the back only put pressure on the defence. We all love beautiful football but sometimes, especially in the Mayo League, you're better off putting in down the sides or into the corner. Not throwing a ball chest high to a full back, facing his own goal with 3 men closing him down. Its not La Liga, we are not Barcelona and its just dangerous against a team like Ballyheane that like to get in your face and close down the space. "
No, Celtic are not Barcelona, but what is wrong with trying to play a style of football that kids enjoy, and do well? Do you reckon kicking the ball into the corners will work against Cherry Orchard and co in the FAI Cup? Usual short sightedness there where winning a Mayo title is more important than the bigger picture.
Go watch the Irish squads and development squads and see how they are taught. I can't believe team can get criticised for trying to pass the ball.
Taking nothing away from the strike, it was good. But, it took a nick on the way through and the keeper thought it was wide so he left it. The penalty was debatable. And I know Celtic should have had a definite penalty not 5 minutes before too, but Ballyheane should have had 2 aswell. I can say they didn't seem up for it because they didn't look up for it. The two strikers spent the last 20 minutes walking around until it was 3-3 and one of them realised he was actually in a game, decided to play and set up the winner. Theres nothing wrong with playing football kids like. Its another about doing it well. And no kicking it into the corners won't work against Cherry Orchard and co. Neither will dithering on the ball at the back and failing to clear your lines when it is the best option. The bigger picture is about educating those lads. So they know when under pressure not to take silly, unnecessary risks. Is winning the FAI the bigger picture to you? Because playing they way will only lead to that team being beaten, and well beaten by a fast, strong, offensive team. That team has fallen into a state of going through the motions. There is no consequence as far as they're concerned. I'm sure you'll argue this point too but if a player on that team plays a square ball across the box and the opposition striker steps in and scores there is nothing said. You think that happens in Irish squads and development squads? You think players are allowed carry on making mistake after mistake and not even be told what they're doing wrong? This is Castlebar Celtic. You talk about development squads well we want to be at that level. It may sound big headed but we should not tolerate basic errors from lads that age if we want them to be the best they can be. And for the record I didn't criticise passing the ball, I critisised throwing a ball chest high to a full back, facing his own goal with 3 men closing him down. You would not see that at any level of football and expect everybody to say jesus fair play thats a great pass, great football as the other team nicks it and almost scores.
CCFC1924
03/07/2011, 11:13 PM
Its another about doing it well. And no kicking it into the corners won't work against Cherry Orchard and co. Neither will dithering on the ball at the back and failing to clear your lines when it is the best option. The bigger picture is about educating those lads. So they know when under pressure not to take silly, unnecessary risks. Is winning the FAI the bigger picture to you? Because playing they way will only lead to that team being beaten, and well beaten by a fast, strong, offensive team. That team has fallen into a state of going through the motions. There is no consequence as far as they're concerned. I'm sure you'll argue this point too but if a player on that team plays a square ball across the box and the opposition striker steps in and scores there is nothing said. You think that happens in Irish squads and development squads? You think players are allowed carry on making mistake after mistake and not even be told what they're doing wrong? This is Castlebar Celtic. You talk about development squads well we want to be at that level. It may sound big headed but we should not tolerate basic errors from lads that age if we want them to be the best they can be. And for the record I didn't criticise passing the ball, I critisised throwing a ball chest high to a full back, facing his own goal with 3 men closing him down. You would not see that at any level of football and expect everybody to say jesus fair play thats a great pass, great football as the other team nicks it and almost scores.
Mistakes will be made, that is the nature of football. Is it not better to make mistakes now and learn from them as the season goes on? You say they don't do it well, yet I'm not so sure how many times you've seen this team play together this year.
"There is no consequence as far as they're concerned. I'm sure you'll argue this point too but if a player on that team plays a square ball across the box and the opposition striker steps in and scores there is nothing said." - Let me ask you, how do you know this?
"You think that happens in Irish squads and development squads? You think players are allowed carry on making mistake after mistake and not even be told what they're doing wrong?" - Again, how do you know they aren't being told? You're doing a hell of a lot of assuming here, which is unfair.
"This is Castlebar Celtic. You talk about development squads well we want to be at that level. It may sound big headed but we should not tolerate basic errors from lads that age if we want them to be the best they can be." - Agree fully with all of this. But how do we get to that level? Kicking it into the corners? I don't think so.
"And for the record I didn't criticise passing the ball, I critisised throwing a ball chest high to a full back, facing his own goal with 3 men closing him down." - That's fair, and again I agree with you here. But lets give Ballyheane some credit in this sense. They closed like madmen the last night and tested Celtic at every opportunity. But for me, I thought the Celtic lads did well in the sense that they stuck to their game plan, and it ultimately paid off.
"You would not see that at any level of football and expect everybody to say jesus fair play thats a great pass, great football as the other team nicks it and almost scores." - Playing football like that for the first time will ultimately lead to the odd mistake. So what? This is how players will learn.
CCFC1924
03/07/2011, 11:17 PM
Good result for the SL team today. Good to maintain our place at the top with 5 games to play. Few big ones coming up
CCFC1924
04/07/2011, 11:01 PM
Huge amount of games this week. Good win for the 16s with baba showing his class. Well done lads, 2-1 v Manulla.
Under 17 girls lost 3-2 to Cbar Town tonight, but played very well. Under 16 girls and Under 12 girls starts tomorrow, while the 14s girls starts Thurs.
18s kick off at home to Westport B while the B team travel to face Westport A on Thurs. Loads more games on top of this!
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05/07/2011, 3:48 PM
Great and deserved win for the U16 last night. Good performance by a young U-17 Girls side. Big day for a lot of Celtic girls who will play for the club for the first time at U-12 away to Ballinrobe. Good luck to the U-16 girls tonight who are at home to Kilmurray
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06/07/2011, 12:24 PM
Great win by U-12 girls and U16 unlucky against a good Kilmurray side
CCFC1924
07/07/2011, 11:26 AM
Good start from the girls in Ballinrobe! Hopefully they can kick on now. Couple of really good prospects both there and in the u16 team. They were unlucky against a strong Kilmurry side.
Hope the pitch holds up tonight after the weather. The Under14 girls kick off their season and so do the Under18 boys. The pitch is under a lot of pressure these days!
Under 14 boys lost 3-2 to Ballina at Celtic last night. Not the start they wanted but hope they can shake off the cobwebs next week and get back on track!
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07/07/2011, 2:57 PM
Some very poor decisions went against them (two goals handed to Town by ref) and when 2-2 a lot of subs introducded. At least all got a game. Town a good outfit. Need to be at their best next week as they play a very good Westport side who are my pick to win the title.
swinfordfc
08/07/2011, 9:04 AM
How did the under 18 teams get on last night?
U-18 'A' had a lucky win against Westport 'B' 2-1. The 'B' team I can only hope had a better game against Westport 'A', but I havn't recieved a report or result yet
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08/07/2011, 4:05 PM
I was at the U-18 game and the win was not lucky. Yes it is not the greatest U-18 side ever to play for Celtic with the majority of players are from the U-17 side. Utd got an early goal and worked their socks off but it was Celtic who had the ball for the majority of time. I cannot see them beating Utd 'A' but if they can get all their players back they should be stronger.
CCFC1924
08/07/2011, 9:26 PM
Deserved 2-1 win for the A team. Played well considering everything. Few players to return and should get stronger as the season goes on
CCFC1924
08/07/2011, 9:37 PM
Well done to the ladies who won 2-1 last night in Ballina in the Mayo Cup semi Final. Or maybe they were lucky.
Also to the 3 U12 teams who all got (lucky?) wins tonight. Well done lads and lassies!
Westport A 7-0 Celtic B U18.
Some very good players on the Westport side. Celtic missing quite a few and only had 12 with them. Westport look strong after this lucky win
AH I wouldn't call a 7-0 win lucky in fairness. Unless they were 7 lucky goals maybe. Unlikely though.
CCFC1924
08/07/2011, 11:14 PM
6 deflections and a blatent offside ;)
6 deflections in the one goal or altogether?
CCFC1924
08/07/2011, 11:20 PM
Well, if we're talking total number of deflections involved in EVERY goal...
27.
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08/07/2011, 11:40 PM
The Castlebar Celtic B team got their first league win of the season after deservedly taking all three points against a good Iorras Ath side in Celtic Park on Friday evening. This victory was based on the superb defence of Ultan Reilly, Killian Loftus, Eoghan McHale and the impressive center half pairing of Jason High and Robert Stakelum. The Hoops outstanding midfield quartet of Kevin Moran, Eoin Barrett, Ben Ebdel and Finn Sammon had to work hard for every ball but played some wonderful football throughout the hour. The Celtic front two of Sean Kelly Fair and Conor Quinn were a handful for the over worked Iorras defence with their intelligent runs and link up play. Both teams had chances in the first half which they failed to convert, but in general both defences held the upper hand and the score stood at 0-0 at half time. The second half saw the introduction of Ryan Baynes, Jason Maughan and Darragh Moran and they all made a telling contribution in this great victory. The Hoops took the lead following a great finish by Kevin Moran who had a great game and the impressive Ultan Reilly made it 2-0 after coming out of goals five minutes later. With the visitors throwing everything at the home defence who stood firm the superb Eoin Barrett wrapped up all three points when he coolly slotted the ball past the helpless Iorras keeper. In fairness to the visitors they did pull a goal back with the last action of the game.
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09/07/2011, 9:10 PM
The clubs U12C team claimed their first league victory of the season after a brilliant game against a very unlucky Glenhest Rovers side. The young Hoops had to battle hard for this win against a bigger home side. It was Rovers who started the brighter but were finding it difficult to penetrate the excellent Celtic defence of goalkeeper Joe Tuohy who was superb throughout, Gary Naughton, Dylan Tighe, Captain Modestus Derencius and excellent Paul Walsh who put in some great last ditch tackles. It was the home side who broke the deadlock after 20 minutes from a long range effort which looped over the keeper and this was the only score of the first half. Karol Szopa was introduced for the second half for the injured Gary Naughton and he made a telling contribution to this win. The Celtic midfield of James Robinson, Alex Behan, Donnacha McHugh and Jamie McArdle became to gain a foothold in midfield and they began to push the home side back. The excellent front two of Dylan McGarry and James McDyer were causing the home defence a lot of problem with their movement. Celtic deservedly levelled the game after 40 minutes following good work from Donnacha McHugh who was taken down at the edge of the area. A superbly delivered free kick from James McDyer was turned in at the back post by Dylan McGarry. The Hoops took the lead 5 minutes later after James Robinson made a great break down the right and he saw he goal bound effort saved by the alert Rovers keeper and Alex Behan then saw his shot blocked on the line but Jamie McArdle was on hand to finish to the net. Celtic had to withstand tremendous pressure from Glenhest in the remaining 10 minutes but held firm for this excellent victory.
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09/07/2011, 10:38 PM
B Team lost 6-1 to Ballinrobe Town
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11/07/2011, 8:23 PM
Good win for U-16's tonight in Ballina. Also good to see Ashley and Nigel back with senior side.
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