Castlebar Celtic FC

**CCFC1924** · 27/04/2011, 12:46 AM

Stealing Thunderblaster's idea here, but any of you Hoops on here like to discuss all things Celtic on here?

With the club making some recent, much needed developments, it's nice to see that on the pitch we are making steps in the right direction also.

Junior: Top of the league after 3 games, a disappointing result in Swinford, but 2 terrific results at home to Manulla and Ballina. Really made their stamp on the league and long may their form continue!

Junior B: Disappointing start. Contrary to my own predictions, maybe the Premier was a little above their level. Saying that, it's still a strong squad with a devoted coaching staff. 2 losses and a draw leaves them with 1 point from 9. Erris B in the Touhy Cup next Sunday. Hopefully we can see the lads improve in the near future.

Under 18 starts in June

Under 17: First year for this and they stand on top of the league with 4 games to play. Win all 4 games and the first under 17 title will go to Celtic. Also in the last 8 of the cup after Bangor Hibs conceded the first round. FAI starts in September. A strong and commited squad with great prospects.

Under 17 B: Unfortunate to go out of the cup lately and putting in a good challenge in their league. Still in contention late on, though Partry look like favourites to take the 2nd Division title.

Under 16: Disappointing last year, starting again in June with a new age structure. Lets not go there, so confusing!

Under 16 B: Good league campaign and great run in the cup reaching the semi finals. Season to start again in June.

Under 15: Joint top of the league with Westport after 3 games each. Both tied on 6 points. No B team this year.

Under 14: Terrific squad. League and Cup double, reached the last 8 of the SFAI and playing in the Connacht Cup final against Manulla next Sunday. Best of luck to all involved!

Under 13: 4-way tie after 3 games. Claremorris, Ballina, Manulla and Celtic all 6 points from 3 games. Westport 3 points. Could be an intriguing leage

Under 12 all to start in June, with the academy going well!!

C'mon the hoops

**Closing Time** · 28/04/2011, 12:35 PM

Yes great start in the 8 team Super League. Ballina were disappointing and Celtic could have won by more. Saw Ger O’Boyle and Ioseph Reilly were named on Mayo News Team of the Week (great idea). Can not believe Stevie Gavin did not make it after his majestic display on Sunday last. He was just unplayable on the day. Well done to Declan Kilkelly on been named manager of the week in the CT this week. Club is holding its annual race night in the clubhouse this Saturday first race off at 9.30 pm. Should be a good night. Great day in the club house last Sunday with a great crowd around for the day.

**CCFC1924** · 28/04/2011, 10:53 PM

Would like to wish the Under 14 lads the very best of luck against Manulla in the Connacht Cup Final next Sunday in Athlone. G'wan Celtic!

**Closing Time** · 30/04/2011, 7:15 AM

Good luck to U-14's. Will be close game. Saw that five of the Manulla team were playing for Mayo a couple of weeks ago while Celtic had only two on duty. I see Race Night moved to 14th May

**CCFC1924** · 30/04/2011, 6:27 PM

Glad the racenight is moved as everything is a little hectic at the mo!!

Well done to the under 10s and 12s boys who won the Manulla 5s earlier today. And also to the first ever under 14 girls Celtic team who reached their final. Celtic reached the final of the 3 competitions they were involved in, winning 2. Great day

**CCFC1924** · 01/05/2011, 2:06 PM

Celtic 0-1 Manulla Under 14 Connacht Cup Final. Hard luck lads, and congrats to Manulla.

**CCFC1924** · 01/05/2011, 2:14 PM

Womens football has really taken a huge turn at the club since good ol' JD took control!

After a large amount of silverware over the years, the Senior ladies have made a terrific start to the season. They stand second in the league after 2 wins and a draw (including a superb 6-0 thrashing of Kilalla). They also beat Ballyglass 3-2 away in the first round of the cup after extra time. Well done to all involved.

The club, in the last year and a half, has seen the introduction of a progression system in ladies football. The first underage team was the Under 16 side who won their league, convincingly, and got to the Mayo Cup final only to be beaten by a superb Ballina side. They have a terrific squad for the up and coming Under 16 season. There has also been an introduction of an Under 17 side. However, this has been strictly to give girls games. There are way stronger teams than Celtic in there, but it has been great practice and preparation for the upcoming league season. They also play Salthill Devon in the first round of the National Cup.

The Under 14 team took part in the Manulla 5s, for the first time, and made their final yesterday. This is a very, very promising group of footballers. Hopefully a few more players will come on board so that Celtic can enter an under 14 league team.

What we have in place at the club now is a real grassroots system. There is a girls academy being run also by one of our clubmen, that I won't name in case he doesn't want me to!! This is vital also and it gives us a real structure.

Hopefully in time we will reape the rewards of this.

**CCFC1924** · 03/05/2011, 12:25 AM

Brilliant, brilliant performance from the U17 a side tonight in Erris. Great passing, movement, communication and workkrate. Won 5-2 in the end and deservedly so.

The B team drew 1-1 at home to S&F. Puts them top by a point but Partry have 2 games in hand, one of which is at home to bottom club Achill. Here's hoping

**CCFC1924** · 04/05/2011, 9:58 PM

Have to say the pitch at Celtic Park is in absolutely terrific shape. part from the centre circle which has been hard to fix, the pitch is looking great.

Juniors away to Ballinrobe this Saturday, B team have another long trip up north, playing Bangor Hibs.

Big game Monday for the 17s who are looking to capture the club's first under 17 Mayo title. Play at home to Manulla with 3 games to play. Need to win all 3 to assure the title

**CCFC1924** · 06/05/2011, 11:45 PM

Race Night moved to Friday 13th May. Hope to see ye there folks!

Good luck to the lads in Ballinrobe tomorrow, looking to pick up their first away win this season!

**CCFC1924** · 07/05/2011, 4:42 PM

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Castlebar Celtic 4-1 Kilmore
The clubs Women�s team maintained their unbeaten league record following a deserved victory over the league leaders Kilmore who tasted defeat for the first time this season on Thursday evening @ Celtic Park. The excellent win was built on the Hoops commanding defence of goalkeeper Emma Hopkins, Aoife Carroll, Rachel King, Patricia Moran and Avril Kilkelly who never let the away side strikers any room. The midfield quartet of Marie Harrington, Louise Fahy, Katie Walsh and Thelma Healy who were in majestic form all evening controlled the tempo of the game from start to finish. The brilliant front two of Orla Devaney and Emma Mullin were a handful for the hard working Kilmore defence. It was the front two who combined to open the Hoops account and Emma Mullin gave the visitor�s keeper no chance. Not to be out done Orla Devaney made it 2-0 ten minutes later. The second half saw the introduction of Nicole Redmond, Marie Nolan, Aileen Collins, Donna Hestor and Sarah Prendergast and they all played their part in the excellent win. Emma Mullin made it 3-0 with another top class finish and it was 4-0 after a tremendous 25 yard free kick from the impressive Katie Walsh on 75 minutes. Kilmore who never stopped battling all evening got a goal back with five remaining but it was just not enough after a superb display by Jeremy Dee team. Celtic: Emma Hopkins, Aoife Carroll, Rachel King, Patricia Moran, Avril Kilkelly, Marie Harrington, Louise Fahy, Katie Walsh,Thelma Healy, Orla Devaney, Emma Mullin; Subs Used: Nicole Redmond, Marie Nolan, Aileen Collins, Donna Hestor, Sarah Prendergast.

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Well done to Jeremy and the girls on extending what we hope to be a long run of form. Some youth in that team also, the future looks bright for the Celtic ladies!

**Closing Time** · 07/05/2011, 9:35 PM

Good win tonight. Any reports from the game. 2 from Jamie and one each from Andy and Ollie. Heard Port lost 2-1 to Manulla.

**CCFC1924** · 07/05/2011, 10:24 PM

Tonight was fairly entertaining. Some good goals. Close enough game for the most part. Probably a fair result. Th ball spent more time in the air than I'd like to see, considering the pitch was in fairly good condition. Goal of the game was Ballinrobe's second, an absolute screamer from 30 yards into the top left corner. Keeper was helpless. Hats off to whoever struck that

Some good results in the league for Celtic tonight. First 3 points on the road and top of the league after 4 games. Can't ask for more!

**Mayo Red** · 08/05/2011, 8:05 PM

Originally Posted by CCFC1924

Goal of the game was Ballinrobe's second, an absolute screamer from 30 yards into the top left corner. Keeper was helpless. Hats off to whoever struck that

That goal was scored by Pearse Sweeney to equalise, an absolute belter alright. Dubious penalty decision a few minutes later leading to Celtic's third turned the game though.

**CCFC1924** · 08/05/2011, 8:27 PM

Originally Posted by Mayo Red

That goal was scored by Pearse Sweeney to equalise, an absolute belter alright. Dubious penalty decision a few minutes later leading to Celtic's third turned the game though.

I was behind the defender and so didn't see the tackle itself but judging by player reactions it looked a tad harsh alright.

Fair play to Pearse, terrific strike!

**CCFC1924** · 08/05/2011, 11:33 PM

Junior B side well beaten today in Bangor, 5-1. Gonna be a tough year...

Big game tomorrow for the under 17s who play Manulla at home. 3 games to go, their fate is in their own hands. 3 wins ensures the title will come to Celtic, but Manulla will take beating. An element of revenge in it for some of the under 14s who made the step up, fresh from their Connacht Cup defeat last week.

**Closing Time** · 09/05/2011, 6:33 AM

[QUOTE=CCFC1924;1483892]I was behind the defender and so didn't see the tackle itself but judging by player reactions it looked a tad harsh alright.

Heard that 4 Celtic people at the game two said it was a penalty while other two said it was not but all agreed soft to say the least. Good result considering all the players missing. First time I can remember that Celtic came off the pitch without a yellow card. I see that Paul Large came on for Manulla and was sent off don’t know if this is true or not.

**CCFC1924** · 09/05/2011, 2:09 PM

[QUOTE=Closing Time;1483991]

Originally Posted by CCFC1924

I was behind the defender and so didn't see the tackle itself but judging by player reactions it looked a tad harsh alright.

Heard that 4 Celtic people at the game two said it was a penalty while other two said it was not but all agreed soft to say the least. Good result considering all the players missing. First time I can remember that Celtic came off the pitch without a yellow card. I see that Paul Large came on for Manulla and was sent off don�t know if this is true or not.

Sounds like Paul alright

Great win for them though so fair play!!

**CCFC1924** · 09/05/2011, 10:30 PM

Under 17s made another step towards claiming the title with a very good 7-2 win at home to Manulla. Very good performance again from a very talented team. Kilmurry away next week, and then a huge clash with Ballyheane at home.

The B team won 2-1 tonight in Bangor, which puts them top with 1 game remaining. The least they can get now is a playoff with Partry! If Partry don't do the biz against Bangor next week, Celtic B will win the title.

**Closing Time** · 10/05/2011, 7:37 AM

Good win for both U-17's. Partry looks odds on to win that league. U15 team have a big game tomorrow night against run away League leaders K&K Utd. Hopefully they can get their full squad out for the first time this season if so should put it up to Utd