Limerick Desmond League 2018/19

[sportsfanatic]

I wouldn’t really write off Rathkeale, I don’t really think they have lost anyone other than the footballers that might not play until it’s over but should have them all back by November?

Abbey getting the two Murphy’s from Athea is huge on top of what they had last year, he hard to look past them winning it again with Rathkeale and Broadford not far behind !!

Kildimo and Granagh to go down for me

[Shearer]

Will u seriously give it a break, I haven’t seen you at 1 Desmond premier match EVER never mind a game in Limerick. Yet u always have an “opinion”. How you are getting that opinion nobody knows

Good to see you're keeping an eye out for me, must be going to the wrong games.
I got to 6-8 games in Limerick and one or two out here, probably could've gone to more towards the end but I chose not to. If you want to PM me I'll let you know why I don't make as many games as I'd like, you can also tell me why you seem to have something against me. I await your message.

Somehow deleted this twice already so this is my third effort.

[Gazza29]

Good to see you're keeping an eye out for me, must be going to the wrong games.
I got to 6-8 games in Limerick and one or two out here, probably could've gone to more towards the end but I chose not to. If you want to PM me I'll let you know why I don't make as many games as I'd like, you can also tell me why you seem to have something against me. I await your message.

Somehow deleted this twice already so this is my third effort.

So u go to 2 games out of 90 (not even 3%) and u are constantly whining about the standard. Tell us, how do u know the standard is bad
From what I see we had
Munster Champions Cup chanmpions and Munster Junior semi finalists just over a season ago, that doesn’t seem too bad to me. If you don’t like the brand that’s fine, but don’t be talking crap about it until you are in a position to comment
Then yesterday, you had another pop at the league over registration, from what I can gather, this appears to be an FAI issue
As for ur info on teams, Broadford not recruiting and Rathkeale disregarding the season, O my God, I won’t even start on that. As Dunphy would say, he is a spoofer Bill. The only club ur not cutting at the moment is NCW, but Shur your brother is involved there so that explains that

[The Enforcer]

Will u seriously give it a break, I haven’t seen you at 1 Desmond premier match EVER never mind a game in Limerick. Yet u always have an “opinion”. How you are getting that opinion nobody knows

Well said

[Shearer]

So u go to 2 games out of 90 (not even 3%) and u are constantly whining about the standard. Tell us, how do u know the standard is bad
From what I see we had
Munster Champions Cup chanmpions and Munster Junior semi finalists just over a season ago, that doesn’t seem too bad to me. If you don’t like the brand that’s fine, but don’t be talking crap about it until you are in a position to comment
Then yesterday, you had another pop at the league over registration, from what I can gather, this appears to be an FAI issue
As for ur info on teams, Broadford not recruiting and Rathkeale disregarding the season, O my God, I won’t even start on that. As Dunphy would say, he is a spoofer Bill. The only club ur not cutting at the moment is NCW, but Shur your brother is involved there so that explains that
Even if I'd been to no games, results alone tell of the drop in standard. Of the few games I've been to it seems that I have the same opinion as others.
Both of those were the season before last and while they are fine accomplishments (I've done nothing but praise Abbey for it), one, or in this case two, swallows do not make a Summer because the rest of the league is lagging behind. The reason the better clubs don't achieve more than they have outside of the league is because of this, as the number of games that can go either way is far less than that of the Limerick District League (finances are also a big thing there).

I never said Rathkeale were disregarding the season, I said that people had written them off and I would see where they're coming from. I also said Broadford, in my opinion, hadn't recruited overly well. Not that they hadn't recruited at all as you are try to get across. I also said that I hoped I was wrong and that I hoped these sides would fight for the title. It's not as if I'm saying 'The league is no good, why bother', it's actually the opposite whereby I want the league to improve and to be of a good standard. I highlighted a few comments back and in my reflection at the end of last season how I felt that might come about.

I think for you to suggest I'm 'cutting' all these clubs is a stretch. As for my brother, he's over the underage, but cheers for making it personal. Last thing I'd do on a forum is start bringing up a poster's family or anything of the sort.

Again I'd like to remind you that there is a Private Message section on my page where you can message me and we can speak like real adults that you've yet to avail of.
I'm waiting.

[Shearer]

Ross Mann gone to Fairview Rangers as well.

[the 12 th man]

Lads,keep the personal stuff out of it,let the football do the talking.

The PM facility is there for personal messages.

[southern kid]

Lads to be fair to shearer he does normally make very valid points, I don't think he was havin a go at broadford or any club...I do think it was fai that messed up this new registration (by all accounts) but if that is true u would wonder how the limerick district league got it right, or did they?? Also heard today ray lynch is gone to abbeyfeale which would be good signing for lynch and a club that play good football most of time, any one else confirm that??

[southern kid]

Ross Mann is a busted flush, likes the 'good times'too much..mite be different with better team though so I could be wrong..

[sexyfootball]

Lads go handy: in fairness to Shearer a few seasons ago he was doing weekly previews for the weekends upcoming matches & not just for the Premier... trying somewhat to put some interest in the League - definitely was a loss last season.
NCW Town A V B & C challenge game took place last night; heard it was 5-1 to the A team, not sure what the teams were though...

[twouptop]

Don't you mean a v reserves and c team!!! 😉

[robotwarsfan]

ballingarry and breska played out a 2-2 draw in a friendly this morning. Both sided looked very depleted

[sexyfootball]

Don't you mean a v reserves and c team!!! 

You're right, although it's Reserves & 'B' team!
We don't want anyone to be offended by playing for a 'C' team like... :rofl:

[Johnnie C]

Premier results:
Abbeyfeale 3 Ballingarry 1.
Carrig Celtic 1 Rathkeale 6.
Granagh 1 Ncw Town 5.
Killeaney/Bally Rvs 2 Broadford 3. Kildimo 2 Glin 5.

[southern kid]

All the big teams winning..any reports on games?

[Hoofittafook]

Kb utd be kicking themselves goalkeeper error and so many wasted chances. Kb utd b won 3-2 against ncw

[Johnnie C]

Some game in Pallas today, 6 all v Creeves. Anyone know why Askeaton v Glin B was off?

[Shearer]

Some game in Pallas today, 6 all v Creeves. Anyone know why Askeaton v Glin B was off?
Bereavement.

[Gazza29]

NCW very strong yesterday, Hurley dominated midfield and O’Keeffe a powerhouse at the back as always. Granagh look like they will struggle

[western gale 1]

Saturday, September 1st

Youths Division 1
Askeaton 3 Newcastle West Town 2
Rathkeale 1 Ballingarry 8
Abbeyfeale Utd 0 Broadford Utd 2

Youths Division 2
Granagh Utd 4 Carrig Celtic 1
Mountcollins 2 Breska Rovers 4
St Itas V Ferry Rangers 230 (D. Wallace)
Shannonside a bye


Sunday, September 2nd

Premier Division
Abbeyfeale Utd 3 Ballingarry 1
Carrig Celtic 1 Rathkeale 6
Granagh Utd 1 Newcastle West Town 5
Killeaney/Bally Rovers 2 Broadford Utd 3
Kildimo Utd 2 Glin Rovers 5

Division 1
AK Utd 1 Breska Rovers 0
Athea Utd 2 Adare Utd 3
Ballysteen 2 Rathkeale B 4
Feenagh 3 Shountrade 5
Newcastle West Town Reserves 2 Shannonside 2

Weekly Observer Division 2
Askeaton v Glin Rovers B off
Broadford Utd Reserves 2 Rockhill Rovers 0
Glantine 6 Ballingarry B 0
Knockaderry 1 Abbeyfeale Utd B 0
Newcastle West Town B 2 Killeaney/Bally Rovers Reserves 3
Pallaskenry 6 Creeves Celtic 6
St Itas 2 Ferry Rangers 1

[western gale 1]

FIXTURES

Saturday, September 8th

Youths Division 1
Abbeyfeale Utd V Rathkeale 230 (D. Wallace)
Ballingarry V Askeaton 230 (P. O’Connor)
Newcastle West Town V Broadford Utd in The Demesne Grounds 230 (E. Barrett)

Youths Division 2
Breska Rovers V Ferry Rangers 230 (W. Fitzgerald)
Shannonside V Carrig Celtic in Borrigone 230 (S. Behan)
Mountcollins V St Itas 230 (J. Roche)
Granagh Utd bye


Sunday, September 9th

Premier Division
Ballingarry V Newcastle West Town 1130 (P. O’Connor)
Carrig Celtic V Granagh Utd 1130 (J. Roche)
Killeaney/Bally Rovers V Abbeyfeale Utd in Knockdown 1130 (P. O’Brien)
Rathkeale V Glin Rovers 1130 (E. Noonan)

Division 1
AK Utd V Ballysteen 1130 (W. Fitzgerald)
Breska Rovers V Athea Utd 230 (T. Fitzmaurice)
Newcastle West Town Reserves V Feenagh 230 in Woodfield (P. O’Donnell)
Rathkeale B V Shountrade 230 (E. Barrett)
Shannonside V Adare Utd in Borrigone 1130 (L. O’Connor)

Division 2
Abbeyfeale Utd B V Pallaskenry 230 (J. Molyneaux)
Creeves Celtic V Askeaton 230 (L. O’Connor)
Ferry Rangers V Broadford Utd Reserves 1130 (P. King)
Glantine V Glin Rovers B 230 (S. Hartnett)
Killeaney/Bally Rovers Reserves V Ballingarry B 230 (P. King)
Rockhill Rovers V Knockaderry 1130 (T. Fitzmaurice)
St Itas V Newcastle West Town B 230 (JP Murphy)

[Shearer]

Lads what's the story with the Hogan and Riedy Cups now that there's only three divisions?

[Johnnie C]

A number of all DL clashes, tough draw for Broadford, and 3 sides straight through to round 3.
FAI NEW BALANCE JUNIOR CUP 2018/19
Kerry/Desmond/Clare
Round 2 Draw
Tralee Celtic v Lifford
C G Killarney v Listowel Celtic
Carrig Celtic v Breska Rovers
Ballysteen FC v Ennis Town FC
Castleisland FC v Fenit Samphires FC
Rathkeale FC v Shannonside FC
Bridge Utd v Shannon Olympic
Tulla Utd v Turnpike Rovers
Strand Road FC v Mitchells Ave FC
Classic FC v Dingle Bay Rovers
Mastergeeha FC v Moher Celtic
Grannagh Utd v Newcastle West Town
Newmarket Celtic v Broadford Utd
Kildysart Celtic v Tralee Dynamoes
Glin Rovers v Sporting Ennistymon
Killarney Celtic v Killarney Ath.
Killorglin AFC v Bunratty Cratloe FC
Rineanna Rovers v Shannon Town
St. Brendans Park v Shountrade FC
AK Utd v Avenue Utd

Games to be played week ending 29-09-18
Bye to Round 3
Killeaney/Bally Rovers
Abbeyfeale Utd
Shannon Hibs
Ballingarry FC

[Shearer]

Broadford got the absolute worst draw possible. Literally.
Only one all Premier tie thankfully, you'd expect Rathkeale, NCW and Carrig to emerge from the all-Desmond ties.
Tough enough tie for AK, Avenue have a decent record against Desmond League sides beating three in the last two seasons.
Ballysteen should have every chance against Ennis while it's good to see three sides getting byes to the 3rd Round.

Best of luck to all the teams.

[robotwarsfan]

Broadford got the absolute worst draw possible. Literally.
Only one all Premier tie thankfully, you'd expect Rathkeale, NCW and Carrig to emerge from the all-Desmond ties.
Tough enough tie for AK, Avenue have a decent record against Desmond League sides beating three in the last two seasons.
Ballysteen should have every chance against Ennis while it's good to see three sides getting byes to the 3rd Round.

Best of luck to all the teams.
anything on the youths cup shearer?, theres only one all desmond tie i personally wouldnt be handy as imagined, which would be carrig v breska, as you don't know what team either club may have on the day (if football or hurling is on)
ak v avenue, avenue should win it handy enough, not much expected with ak this year ive heard. Would be nice to see ballysteen progress as well but i just dont see it happening, although their pitch could be a big benefit to them

[Shearer]

Here's the Youths draw for Desmond and other regions:
Ennis Town Vs Avenue United.
Killarney Athletic Vs Lyre Rovers.
Killorglin Vs Ballingarry.
Bridge United Vs Ratoo Rovers.
Killarney Celtic Vs St. Brendan's Park.

Byes:
Tralee Dynamos.
Askeaton.
Newmarket Celtic.

[robotwarsfan]

Here's the Youths draw for Desmond and other regions:
Ennis Town Vs Avenue United.
Killarney Athletic Vs Lyre Rovers.
Killorglin Vs Ballingarry.
Bridge United Vs Ratoo Rovers.
Killarney Celtic Vs St. Brendan's Park.

Byes:
Tralee Dynamos.
Askeaton.
Newmarket Celtic.
bit poor to only see only 2 desmond teams there imo

[Shearer]

bit poor to only see only 2 desmond teams there imo
Took the words from my mouth.

[sportsfanatic]

Surprised at Broadford at Newcastle West Town. Thought but would have strong teams and ambition to enter these comps. FAI Youth Comp’s dont even have half as much teams entered as junior so quite easy to go far in them with a good draw.

[robotwarsfan]

Surprised at Broadford at Newcastle West Town. Thought but would have strong teams and ambition to enter these comps. FAI Youth Comp’s dont even have half as much teams entered as junior so quite easy to go far in them with a good draw.
We have 13 teams between our two youth leagues, and only 2 enter? Was their a mistake within the club, is it because of the mini season affecting some of their players? Not just broadford or ncw town, what about Abbeyfeale? major shock there? for broadford if im correct, that should be the team that got to last 32 in u15s 3 years ago.

[Johnnie C]

Only one DL side in FAI U17 Cup draw. Sides in Newcastle in particular must be very poor if they're not being entered in these competitions.
FAI U17 Cup
Clare / Kerry / Limerick Desmond / West Cork
Round 1
Lyre Rovers v St Brendans Park
Ennis Town v Newmarket Celtic
Tralee Dynamos v Avenue United
Killarney Athletic v Killarney Celtic
Byes
Tulla United
Mastergeeha
Bridge United
Abbeyfeale United

[Gazza29]

Abbey vs Shannonside in Munster

[robotwarsfan]

Abbey vs Shannonside in Munster
Any other match or full draw??? Broadford v ballysteen I heard

[Gazza29]

Unconfirmed Potential meeting of Rathkeale vs Abbey in round 2

[Gazza29]

Full draw up now on munster fa http://munsterfa.com/DrawJun.htm

[Shearer]

Saved ya a click

LIMERICK DESMOND

1st Round Draw

AK United v Rathkeale
Shountrade v Kildimo United
Glin Rovers v Carrig Celtic
Broadford United v Ballysteen
Breska Rovers v Killeaney/Bally Rovers
Newcastle West Town v St Ita's
Abbeyfeale United v Shannonside FC

2nd Round Draw

A Breska Rovers or Killeaney/Bally Rovers v Glin Rovers or Carrig Celtic
B Shountrade or Kildimo United v Ballingarry
C Newcastle West Town or St Ita's v Broadford United or Ballysteen
D AK United or Rathkeale v Abbeyfeale United or Shannonside

3rd Round Draw

D v A
C v B

Preliminary Round games to be played on or before 22nd / 23rd Sept 2018
1st Round games to be played on or before 13th / 14th October 2018
2nd Round games to be played on or before 17th / 18th November 2018
3rd Round games to be played on or before 8th / 9th December 2018
4th Round (open round) games to be played on or before 26th / 27th January 2019


So for the third round you're potentially looking at:
Rathkeale/Abbeyfeale vs KB/Glin.
NCW Town/Broadford vs Ballingarry.

[fanaticfan]

2 great games in the 2nd round
Rathkeale vs Abbey and Ncw town vs Broadford

[robotwarsfan]

2 great games in the 2nd round
Rathkeale vs Abbey and Ncw town vs Broadford
thats if they make the second round! (but we all know they more than likely will

[robotwarsfan]

Previous topic someone spoke about, what is going to be happening with the Hogan and Riedy cups this year??? i imagine the league are thinking premier and div.1 for riedy and div.1 and 2 for hogan cup

[Johnnie C]

Glantine beat Glin B 4-1 this evening under lights.

[twouptop]

Any reports from yesterday's games? Abbey and Rathkeale leading the way already. Ncw town drawing away to ballingarry tells me they won't keep pace with the other two. I didn't see much from their starting line up last week than it just looks like a strong rovers team tbh bar one or two who would have played with afc down the years and underage. How come ray lynch went to abbeyfeale?

The other amalgamation between killeaney and bally rovers seems like it was also just a sustaining job for a team to be kept going. They've started badly.

[southern kid]

I would not write off Newcastle just yet..it's only game 2..seen some of ratkeale game yesterday, v strong and totally dominated all 2nd half against a poor glin side..some good goals scored..
Lynch was with regional last season so I suppose he was not tied to brdf, he could do well with Abbey as they normally play good football.. there is gaa on the coming wknd so will be interesting how that affects some clubs..

[twotouch]

I see the league have granted NCW and Carrig free weekend because of the GAA. I was under the impresssion from what I’ve heard that the league are against free weekends for GAA purposes

[Shearer]

I wouldn't say it was for Gah, unless you can corroborate that with confirmation from Carrig or Newcastle.

[twotouch]

With NCW playing Kieran’s on Sunday I would be confident on that

[sportsfanatic]

Maybe they requested a free weekend 2 weeks ago? Would the fixture for that GA game be fixed 2 weeks ago which would have allowed one of the teams to book a free weekend? A club can request a free weekend for what ever reason they want as long as they give notice as far as I know?

I see the league has decided to skip the 3rd round of fixtures as per master list that was on weekly observer. Why is this? Is it something to do with teams playing football on Sunday? Abbey we’re suppose to play Glin but now playing Kildimo. Rathkeale were suppose to be playing Broadford but now playing Ballingarry?
I wouldn’t be surprised if Abbey and Kildimo game now gets changed from the Sunday as Kildimo would be willing to change for Abbey more so than Glin as they’re big rivals.
Could be a good reason for it but just seems strange they would skip the 3rd round of fixtures.

[Cruyff]

Been told that NCW requested this weekend off over a month ago. I believe it's for a stag/wedding or something like that... In my opinion if NCW know they'd be playing Carrig they'd have played it regardless thinking GAA would effect Carrig far more...

[Langerdan007]

Second guessing the fixtures g'luck with that :D
Your status as a club has a lot of bearing in my experience
Supposed to be tightening up on the requests this season - edict went out after AGM that club cannot request a weekend for the same lads stag & wedding - how you police it, anyone's guess

Saw a list of some GAA fixtures there earlier - there's a lot of playing left in those championships!!!!

[Cruyff]

Second guessing the fixtures g'luck with that :D
Your status as a club has a lot of bearing in my experience
Supposed to be tightening up on the requests this season - edict went out after AGM that club cannot request a weekend for the same lads stag & wedding - how you police it, anyone's guess

Saw a list of some GAA fixtures there earlier - there's a lot of playing left in those championships!!!!

That's the killer with the requests, you have to request a free weekend 3 weeks out but you've no idea if you'll have a game until 5-6 days out.
Fair enough at the beginning of the season it's reasonable to expect a share of games but you could request a free weekend in January and not end up needing it at all.
Look for one again then in April when you really need it and you won't get it cause you've already used up your free week.

Not sure how you fix it

[Langerdan007]

Well to go back to sportsfanatic's point - if you tried in the main to stick to the master list it would help, Help clubs in planning the season, help players in expectation of when there might be a break to do something - I understand in practice you'll have weather call off's - some pitches playable while others aren't - prob not one answer to it

More games under lights would defo help - a wedding on a Saturday could be circumvented by playing Friday night - interesting to see how Glantine get on this year with the lights

Someone a few weeks back made the point about the slow start as well - 2 games in the league played and in the city with midweek evenings utilized you've 7/8 played

Getting a few played early in the better weather would definitely give scope for more flexibility