St Fiacc's take maximum haul at Ballymurphy
Under 16 Girls League 2022/23
Ballymurphy Celtic AFC 0, St Fiacc’s AFC 3,
Monday 03 April 2023 Ballymurphy
In this game played in Ballymurphy, St.Fiaccs took three points against a Ballymurphy side who never gave up. The first 20 minutes of this game were evenly matched with Ballymurphy giving as good as they got.
Fiaccs took the lead following a good move when Ella Maguire finished to the back of the net from six yards following a pass from Ashlee Smith, Fiaccs then added another one two minutess later through Ciara Rooney. Bally came back into the game after this and nearly scored through Racheal Kennedy but her effort from eight yards was blocked on the line by a combination of the goalkeeper and a defender.
The second half started off in the same vein as the first half as both teams were battling hard, Fiaccs scored a third goal through Ashlee Smith in the 60min following a pass from Hannah Matthews. Bally battled hard and hit the crossbar through Amy Fitzpatrick from a corner in the 70th min. Several good saves from Aine Doyle stopped Fiaccs from adding to the scoreline, Bally pushed hard for a goal of their own but despite several close efforts couldn’t find the target.
Best for a gallant home side were Siofra McGilligan, Amy Fitzpatrick and Racheal Kennedy.
Best for Fiaccs were Mia Brannagan, Abbey Smith and Ashlee Smith stood out.
Under 16 Girls League 2022/23
Burrin Celtic AFC 0, Vale Wnderers AFC 2,
Monday 03 April 2023 The Valley Ballon (Burrin Celtic)
Burrin welcomed Vale to the Valley for a very entertaining game. Both teams started at a steady pace with some lovely football played. Burrin had some great chances at goal but Vale’s keeper Amy Farrell was on hand with some great saves.
Both teams were putting in great work but it was Vale who got the break through on the right when Sarah Divine made a shot at goal and the Burrin keeper had no chance. Burrin came back fighting and kept Vale at bay for the rest of the 1st half which ended Burrin 0-1 Vale.
In the second half Burrin dominated most of the play and put Vale under pressure with some great passing from India Mernagh sending Leah Fitzpatrick on some great run’s beating the Vale’s backline with some great chances on goal but Vale’s Amy Farrell made some great saves.
Mia Nolan was lively up front and kept the Vale back line busy. Eimear Nolan in the Burrin back line was outstanding tonight and Vale found it hard to break through. Burrin had 5 u14 girls helping out tonight and each of them played outstanding football.
The last few minutes of the game Vale got that lucky break when Kate Burke got on the ball and slotted it home for the game to finish 2-0 to Vale. The score does not reflect on the game Burrin were just unlucky not to score.
Best for Burrin was a good whole team performance.
Best for Vale Sarah Devine, Amy Farrell, Alice Hickey and Chloe Lawlor.
Under 16 Girls League 2022/23
Bagenalstown AFC 3, St Patrick’s Boys AFC 6,
Tuesday 04 April 2023 McGrath Park, Bagenalstown
Bagenalstown welcomed St Pat's to the McGrath Park this evening. This promised to be an exciting game with Pat's looking to secure the league playing second place Bagenalstown who were on a good winning run and it didn't disappoint.
Bagenalstown got off to the worst of starts and went a goal down when failing to clear a ball that found Mark Buggy at the back post to tap in. The town couldn't seem to get hold of Pat's in midfield as they dominanted the early possession. Some sloppy defending again gave the ball away in a dangerous area, the ball broke to Waraith Oyeniyi who from about 25 yards stuck his shot well and found the top corner for a 2 -0 lead to Pat's.
The away side kept applying the pressure and eventually Bagenalstown conceded again, Kacper Zarzycki getting his first. The Town were rattled and from then on they seemed to up their game and started passing with a bit of confidence and nearly got rewarded when Jake McAssey got free down the left but couldn't beat the Pat's keeper who was brave in diving in at the feet of the Bagenalstown man.
Moments later The Town hit the post from a Lillis header. Just as they started to get into the game a cross sent in to the back post found Kacper Zarzyki unmarked and he grabbed his second. Half-time score was 4-0 to Pat's.
Bagenalstown regrouped at halftime and were a much better team in the second half and got rewarded when James Brennan made one of his many runs and was brought down in the box. Jake McAssey converted the penalty. Soon after Pat's were down to 10 men when their goalie received a red card and it looked like Bagenalstown would find a way back into it as they came at Pat's hard but is was the 10 men who got the next goal with Kacper Zarzycki completing his hattrick.
Bagenalstown won a free kick and Jake McAssey’s shot was too much for the keeper who couldn't hold it and James Brennan was the first to react to make the score 5-2. Bagenalstown kept coming though and Jake McAssey made a good run down the left and coolly tapped it over the keeper and tucked it into the corner of the net for 5-3.
With the game in the closing stages now and both sets of supporters were getting anxious. Bagenalstown kept looking for more goals but couldn't find any and then they gave away a needless free kick and Mark Buggy managed to find the left corner to score the final goal for a 6 -3 win to St Pats.
Bagenalstown made a bad start but they showed real character In the second half.
Pat's were worthy winners on the night and worthy winners of the league this season. Well done to them and the best of luck in the semifinals of the sfai trophy.
Under 15 League Division 2 2022/23
St Annes AFC 2, St Patrick’s Boys AFC 1,
Tuesday 04 April 2023 Ballylinan (St Anne’s)
St Annes met St Pats tonight for the second time this season. Annes started well and piled on the pressure to see some great chances saved or just go astray. St Pats started to get into the game and put St Annes defence under pressure and had the St Annes keeper made some great saves. Half time came and the two teams were equal on chances but both teams failed to score and the first half finished 0 0.
The second half saw both sides battle hard with some great soccer played but it was St Pats to score first with some great passing play. Annes rallied and saw a goal come from Roan Brennan to bring it level.
The game was anyone’s at this stage and both teams tried so hard but it was St Annes who hit the back of the net again. Annes defence held strong and St Pats pushed hard for the equaliser. Overall, a fantastic game of soccer from both sides.
All the St Pats players played well.
St Annes team was outstanding from start to finish.
Under 13 League Division 2 2022/23
New Oak Boys AFC 0, St Anne’s AFC 0,
Tuesday 04 April 2023 Burrin Road, Carlow (New Oak Boys)
New Oak hosted St Anne’s this evening, a fixture that is always very close and tonight was no different. St Anne’s started the better with Myles Nelligan linking up well with his team mates down the right where he got a couple of crosses in, which fortunately for New Oak were well held by Kieran Holbrook.
After a great strike from Nelligan that was destined for the top corner but for Holbrook’s fine save the home side’s defence repelled much of what St Anne’s threw at them in the early exchanges. This led to New Oak growing into the game.
On 17 minutes great play from Evan Glynn set Calum Quiqley in on goal but a great recovery from the St Anne’s defender meant Quiqley couldn’t get his shot away cleanly. Half time score was 0-0.
The second half was much the same with both defences on top and both keeper’s commanding their area. Both teams had efforts that were well hit but in turn well held by both keepers. After a free kick that went just over from St Anne’s the last 10 minutes saw New Oak have 2 good efforts to take all 3 points. Firstly a fine solo run by Hugh Collins set up Fionn Brophy but he couldn’t get the ball out from under his feet on the sticky pitch to get a clean strike.
Then Joshua Crosby teed up Myk from an indirect free kick which Myk hit extremely well but again the Anne’s keeper showed great hands. This was an entraining 0-0 match where a draw was a fair result with both teams having chances to nick the win.
Best for New Oak: Michael Myk, Hugh Collins and Luana Whelan.
Best for St Anne’s: Cillian Dobban, Mark Hickey and Teo Lynsky.
Under 14 League Division 2 2022/23
Parkville United AFC 0, St Anne’s AFC 4
Wednesday 05 April 2023 Hawkins Lane, Tullow (Parkville United)
Parkville hosted St Annes on Wednesday evening in what proved to be a good 3pts for St Annes in their quest for the league title. It was Parkville though who started the stronger side creating chances with some good through balls by Tadhg Nolan and Phoenix Mullins to set up Tawana who couldn't find the net.
With 10-15 minutes gone Parkville found themselves a man down after a late challenge. Parkville didn't let this dampen their spirits and within minutes were awarded a penalty but which they unfortunately missed. From then on St Annes controlled the game and opened the scoring with an outstanding goal from outside the box into the top corner by Roan Brennan. Half time Parkville 0-1 St Annes.
As the 2nd half began it was all St Annes and they were rewarded again with a goal when a pass went through the middle and was topped off with a neat finish by Colm Lynch. St Annes added two more goals by Cian Murphy and Thomas Foy and proved to be the better side on the day and could be worthy winners of the league come the end of the season. Full time score was Parkville 0-4 St Annes.
Best players for Parkville on the day were Phoenix Mullins. Tawana Mudawapi and Tadgh Nolan.
Best for St Annes were Roan Brennan, Will Duffy & Orran Langton.
Under 14 League Division 2 2022/23
Nurney Villa AFC 3, Killeshin AFC 2,
Wednesday 05 April 2023 Augha Road, Nurney
This division 2 game was a very entertaining one. Nurney came out full of running and on the 20 mins mark took the lead with a fine finish from Brandon Searson. With Killeshin pushing hard to get back on level terms Nurney hit them on the break when Adam Jeffares made it 2-0 to the home side at halftime.
Killeshin got a goal back early in the second half but Nurney struck back when Conor Phelan rounded the keeper to slide the ball home. With 5 minutes to go Killeshin made it 3-2 but Nurney held on to get the result. It was a great personal effort from both teams on the day. Final score Nurney 3-2 Killeshin.
Best for Nurney were Cameron Curren, Conor Phelan and Conal Dermady.
While Killeshin’s best were Mikey Regan and Quinn Hand.
Under 13 League Division 1 2022/23
Ballymurphy Celtic AFC 1, Hanover Harps AFC 3,
Wednesday 05 April 2023 Ballymurphy
Despite all the rain the Ballymurphy pitch was in great condition for this meeting of Ballymurphy and Hanover. These two teams were well matched in a good physical game of football.
Both teams contested every ball and neither was able to get a foothold in the game. This changed after 17mins when a defender was very harshly punished for a handball and Hanover awarded a penalty, Adrian Robu’s well struck penalty gave the keeper little chance even though he got a hand to it, Bally pushed for an equaliser but were caught out when following a scramble the ball fell to Andrian Robu and he finished well from 6yards out.
Bally then had a free kick from 25 yards out which fizzed over the crossbar with the keeper beaten and went even closer two mins later when Dian Foleys effort from 8 yards out hit a defender and rolled wide of the goal. Halftime Ballymurphy 0-2 Hanover.
The second half started with Bally pressing hard but Hanover looking dangerous on the break, from one of these breaks Hanover scored their third following a defensive error with allowed Owen Fitzharris to plant a header firmly to the net from 7yards out in the 47th min.
Ballymurphy never gave up and in a similar incident to the handball in the first half could have had a penalty of their own. Shane Jordan’s header from 10yards out from James Floods corner looked to be heading in but hit a defender on the head and then James Flood finally got the goal Bally deserved with a shot from 20yards out, Hanover had the final say when Senan Sheehan ran half the pitch and looked certain to score but Jack Ivers made a great save and Cian Moylan who had made up 30 yards was able to clear from two yards out. Final score Ballymurphy 1-3 Hanover.
A good game of football with Mael O’Rock, Senan Sheehan and Bobby Mulhearne for the visitors.
For Ballymurphy, James Flood, Sean O’Brien and Cian Moylan played well.
Under 12 League Division 3 2022/23
Hanover Harps AFC 0, Parkville UnitedAFC 6,
Wednesday 05 April 2023 Hawkins Lane, Tullow (Parkville United)
Hanover came out on the wrong side of this result this evening in The Plots. Goals from Karol Sudol (4) and one from David Byrne made it a good evening for Parkvillle. Final score Hanover 0-5 Parkville.
Best for Hanover were Dominic Byrne, Charles Black and Nuala Stynes.
Under 12 League Division 1 2022/23
Nurney Villa AFC 0, Hanover Harps AFC 4,
Thursday 06 April 2023 Augha Road, Nurney
On a lovely night for football Hanover Harps came out on top against Nurney winning 4-0 in this u12 division 1 contest in Nurney. The first half was keenly contested with both side having their chances early on. There was some really good passages of play.
Nurney created some chances, as did Hanover. Towards the end of the first half Hanover were putting pressure on the Nurney goal. Nurney held out through some good defending and goalkeeping. The sides were 0-0 at half time.
In the second half Hanover started to get on top. They got four goals in the second half, their first goal through Aidan Fitzharris, followed by Tìre Adeleye and Reece Walker got 2.
The final score was Nurney 0-4 Hanover.
Best players for Hanover were Darragh Maher, Patrick Cranny and Rian Carroll.
Best for a very spirited Nurney were Andrew Farrell, Ben Maher and Jack Barrett.
Under 12 League Division 3 2022/23
Vale Wanderers AFC 3, Ballymurphy Celtic AFC 0,
Thursday 06 April 2023 Superbowl, Leighlinbridge (Vale Wanderers)
It was a great evening for the game as the sun came down on the Super Bowl. It was a tense start from both teams as they struggled to create early chances. Vale started to get the upper hand mid-way through the half when Jake Brennan slotted home after great interplay from Frankie Doyle and Ethan Chambers. Soon after Vale made it 2-0 with a long range effort from Ethan Chambers looped in over the Ballymurphy keeper. Vale capped off their purple patch with a third before the half ended when Frankie Doyle broke the Ballymurphy defence and slotted the ball home to make it 3-0 at half time.
The second half was nip and tuck and Ballymurphy came at Vale in waves but some great defending and a few super saves from Fionn C Brennan kept the score at 3-0 and that’s how it finished.
Best for Vale Conor Ryan, Adam Keating and Alan Lawlor.
Under 12 League Division 3 2022/23
St Anne’s AFC 0, Kilree Celtic AFC 2,
Thursday 06 April 2023 Ballylinan (St Anne’s)
St Annes welcomed Kilree to Ballylinan on a sunny Thursday evening where 2 teams did battle and it was a fiery game where both sets of players gave everything. The Referee had a busy evening with free kicks throughout the game as it was a tightly contested game.
Kilree had the best of the chances but for great saves from St Annes goalkeeper Fionn McGuinnes as the St Annes defence held strong. Persistence paid off and the deadlock was broken halfway through the first half with a nice finish by William Moore of Kilree. St Annes had chances through Jack Kane and Sean O'Sullivan but the first half finished 0-1 to Kilree.
Second half started brightly with both teams playing nice football again cancelling each other out with both keepers pulling off save after save. It was Kilree who rapped up the points late in the second half with a finish from close range by Paul O’Rourke. The Game finished 0-2 to Kilree.
Best for St Annes: Caoimhe O'Sullivan, Darragh Mulhall and Davin Rowan.
Goal scorers Kilree: William Moore and Paul O’Rourke.
Best for Kilree: James Pender, Dylan Egan and Arran McAssey.
Under 12 League Division 3 2022/23
Killeshin AFC 4, St Patrick’s Boys AFC 5,
Thursday 06 April 2023 Scats Quakers Park, Killeshin
A perfect evening for the game in Killeshin. It was end-to-end battling by both teams from the start with both teams trying hard to the very end. Superb goals by all involved. Final result Killeshin 4 - St Pat's 5.
Scorers for Pats - Adam Keegan, Alan Nicklwicz & Gabriel Starski.
Scorers for Killeshin - Rory O'Doherty, Fionn Farrell.
Best for Pats - Rhys Pender, Adam Duggan, Adam Keegan.
Best for Killeshin - Wiktor Romanoski, Rory O'Doherty, Nathan Purcell.
Under 13/14 Girls League 2022/23
Burrin Celtic AFC 1, St Fiacc’s AFC 0,
Thursday 06 April 2023 The Valley, Ballon (Burrin Celtic)
A great game played on a lovely sunny evening in Ballon saw two strong teams going head to head at the top of the table. A great Keelie Doyle strike late in the second half sealed the 3 points for Burrin Celtic.
Best for Burrin Sophia Slattery, Aoife Bergin, Anna Cullen, Lucy Kinsella and Abby Keppel While Hannah Kerfah, Leah Cummins and Ali O Connor stood out for Fiacc’s.
Under 15 League Division 1 2022/23
Bagenalstown AFC 2, St Joseph’s AFC 0,
Saturday 08 April 2023 McGrath Park, Bagenalstown
An understrength Bagenalstown team welcomed St Joseph's to the McGrath Park on Saturday morning for an early kick off. Joeys started well and looked most likely but some good defending by Jack Monahan and Aidan Hickey kept them at bay.
Town started to grow into the game by now with the middle trio of Lillis, Power and Brennan starting to pull the strings and beginning to open things up but to no avail as half time came with the score 0-0.
Second half and town continued where they left off playing good football and beginning to make chances. Their play got the reward it deserved halfway through the half when John Lillis got the final touch to a great Dan Collins corner.
Town wrapped up victory late on when Alex Doyle bounced on some defensive hesitation and finished to the bottom corner with a fine finish. Final score Bagenalstown 2-0 St Joseph’s.
Good team performance from the Town with all players contributing to a good win.
Good all-round performance from Joeys also.
Under 15 League Division 1 2022/23
St Patrick’s Boys AFC 2, Burrin Celtic AFC 3,
Saturday 08 April 2023 The Meadows, Graiguecullen (St Pats)
St Pats welcomed Burrin Celtic to The Meadows in what turned out to be a very good game. Burrin played some great passing football throughout the match. It was an end-to-end game with both defences doing a fantastic job. Pats missed some good chances to take the lead, but it was Burrin who got the first goal with a well-worked effort. The first half ended with Burrin leading 1-0.
The second half started, and after 10 minutes, Pats found themselves level at 1-1 thanks to a goal from Warrith Oyeniyi. Pats gained an extra spring in their step and soon went ahead 2-1 with a goal from Mark Buggy. However, Burrin Celtic were not giving up, and they played some really good football, moving the ball quickly, and were soon level at 2-2 with another impressive team goal. Pats pushed for the winner, but it was Edward O'Byrne from Burrin who scored the decisive goal, making the final score 3-2 to Burrin Celtic.
The best players for Pats were Reece Quinn Burke, Jack McNamara & Mikey Hand.
All the Burrin players played exceptionally well and deserved the victory.
Under 15 League Division 2 2022/23
St Patrick’s Boys AFC 0, Vale Wanderers AFC 5,
Saturday 08 April 2023 The Meadows, Graiguecullen (St Pats Boys)
Oh what a game. As 2nd from top of the table Vale travelled to play St. Pat's for the second time this season. The game was played on AstroTurf a surface both sides are used to. The game was played under perfect conditions with the sun shining. Vale started the better and were four ahead by half time.
Vale proceeded to score a further goal in the second half for a final result of St Pots 0-5 Vale.
This was a game a very strong Vale dominated to the last minute.
Scorers for Vale: Alan Fitzgerald, A. Dowling, Jack D & D. Brennan.
Best for Vale : Jack D, AJ Dooley ,Eana Coady.
Best for Pat's; John Hendrickson, Danny Keegan & Jaydon Murphy.
Under 13 League Division 1 2022/23
Baltinglass Town AFC 5, Parkville United AFC 1,
Saturday 08 April 2023 Parkmore Baltinglass
The much-anticipated fixture kicked off in Parkmore. Baltinglass started the stronger and only 4 minutes in through a run from Charlie Doyle who was dragged down in the box, Josh Furlong stepped up to take the penalty and slotted it home.
Charlie Doyle was involved again 2 minutes later when he assisted Padraig Byrne for a tap in that hit off a defender and went into the net to make it 2-0. Ten minutes in Josh Furlong found Charlie Doyle once more where he slotted one home. Sixteen minutes in winger Lee Smith found the striker again who finished calmly again to make it Baltinglass 4-0, and his 2nd goal. at half-time.
Baltinglass entered the second half ready for more and a battling Parkville gave them a competitive second half, the game was a good battle with Baltinglass hitting home again when Josh Furlong found Charlie Doyle again to give him his 3rd and a 5-0 lead for Baltinglass.
Parkville got one back from the edge of the box with a beautifully hit free kick to boost them into the last few minutes at Baltinglass 5-1 Parkville to end the match.
Rian Kennedy had a collection of brilliant saves throughout the half.
Best for Baltinglass were: Peter Doyle, Daniels Viskers, Tony Kelly and Noah Farrell.
Under 13 League Division 1 2022/23
Vale Wanderers AFC 0, Killeshin AFC 2,
Saturday 08 April 2023 Superbowl, Leighlinbridge (Vale Wanderers)
The final match of the Division 1 league campaign for Vale saw Killeshin travel to the Superbowl and having shared the points in a 0-0 draw when the sides met previously, both sides would have approached this fixture optimistically.
Killeshin came out of the traps flying and almost took the lead in the opening exchanges, but as play settled down and the game became a bit more end to end, the home side came more and more into the game.
But it was Killeshin who followed up on their good start, leading 0-1 at half-time following a shot from distance, through a busy penalty area which made it difficult for the keeper to keep his eyes on it, and the bounce deceived him.
Shaun Sibanda's industriousness created an opening which he struck with his left foot and was saved. Scores were Vale 0-1 Killeshin at H/T.
The second half saw the home team up their game with Alan Lawlor and Sibanda causing problems for Killeshin without managing to pull Vale level.
Killeshin were still threatening and their goalkeeper's kickouts turned defence into attack every time he got the ball in his hands, but Joey Drea & James Aughney in goal marshalled the Vale defence well and Brendan Byrne, Òdhran Noctor and Adam Walsh were finding their groove, winning tackles and trying to find their attackers with probing through-balls.
Diarmuid Redmond and Sibanda both forcing Killeshin's No.1 into decent saves. And so it was all the more frustrating when a second goal was conceded through a well struck indirect free-kick which was awarded for Aughney picking up a ball that came off Drea's shin but deemed an intentional back-pass.
Vale showed great heart to keep going and created the best of the openings in the remaining minutes - but the game was beyond them. Final score Vale 0-2 Killeshin.
Best for Vale were Adam Walsh, Ódhran Noctor & Alan Lawlor.
Killeshin Goal-Scorers: Alex Murphy, Max Denn,
Best for Killeshin were: Milo Doran, Troy Farrell & Flynn Brennan.
Under 13 League Division 1 2022/23
Ballymurphy Celtic AFC 0, New Oak Boys AFC 1,
Saturday 08 April 2023 Ballymurphy
On a fine afternoon for football New Oak beat a very depleted Ballymurphy side who were missing a host of players and had to resort to using two young players from there U12 division three side to make up the starting eleven. Ballymurphy defended like their lives were on the line and their defence and midfield repelled attack after attack from New Oak who pressed hard but created little worthwhile chances.
They had a goal rightly disallowed for offside after 20 mins and Cormac Lowry shot well over from 25 yards out. Cormac Lowry and James Flood were both having a big influence on their respective teams. On 25 mins a brilliant corner by James Flood was just not able to be guided on target from Bobby Ivers. No scores at half-time.
The second half was similar to the first with Bally defending brilliantly and not giving New Oak any time on the ball. New Oak continued to pour forward and eventually scored the only goal of the game in the 50th min through a fine strike from Siobhán Sinnott into the top corner from 14yards out.
Keenan Brennan then beat a defender on the edge of the box and forced Jack Ivers into a fine save from 10 yards out for the last chance of the game. Full-time score Ballymurphy 0-1 New Oak.
Credit must be given to every Ballymurphy player who really showed great heart and determination with both U12 players Rian Fitzpatrick and Bobby Ivers excelling on their first appearances at this level.
For New Oak Conor Dooley, Siobhán Synott and Oisin Rice were prominent.
Under 13 League Division 2 2022/23
Slaney Rovers AFC 3, St Joseph’s AFC 2,
Saturday 08 April 2023 Rathvilly (Slaney Rovers)
First half was end-to-end action with three goals. Slaney started on the front foot with two fine finishes from Ronan Bochnia and Timmy Jackson, with the Saints responding with a close-range finish from Sean McNulty, for 2-1 at half time.
After the break, a fine solo effort from Timmy Jackson made it 3-1, with an instant reply from TJ Kavanagh. Slaney were denied a fourth by a brilliant penalty save by Niall Fennelly, Full-time score Slaney 3-2 St Joseph’s.
Played well for St. Joseph`s were Alex Reid, Rian Nolan and Tadhg Deane.
Slaney were well served by Rian Nolan, Nathan Young and Rory Cullen.
Under 13 League Division 2 2022/23
St Patrick’s Boys AFC 1, New Oak Boys AFC 0,
Saturday 08 April 2023 The Medows, Graiguecullen (St Pat’s Boys)
New Oak travelled to The Meadows Saturday morning to play St Pats u13s. Both sides were very competitive from the get go. St Pats were to have the first chance when Jamaal Adegoke sent a shot just wide of the post. Twenty mins in and the deadlock was broken when Cathal Farrell fed the inform Jonah Brennan a great pass who scored a superb finish. 1-0 to St Pats at the break.
Both sides continued to look for more goals but it was St Pats who wasted the most opportunities. Credit to New Oak who never gave up and always looked dangerous on the break. Game finished 1-0 to St Pats.
Best for St Pats were Ryan Doody, Cathal Farrell & Jonah Brennan.
Best for New Oak were Phoenix Lawler, Bryan-Lee Murphy & Fionn Brophy.
Under 16 Girls League 2022/23
Burrin Celtic AFC 1, St Fiacc’s AFC 4,
Saturday 08 April 2023 The Valley, Ballon (Burrin Celtic)
Burrin welcomed St Fiaccs to The Valley this morning for the first time this season. Burrin started the stronger team and dominated most of the play with great runs from Leah Fitzpatrick that saw Burrin take the lead. Just before half time St Fiaccs scored their first with a Leah Nelson rebound 1-1 at half time..
The second half St Fiaccs came out stronger and were passing some lovely balls through the Burrin defenders putting them under pressure. Ciara Cahoon who came up from Burrin’s u14 to help out had an outstanding game. Fiaccs went on to score 3 more goals. Final score 4-1 to Fiaccs .
Thank you to Lucy Malone, Isabella Finnegan and Ciara Cahoon from our u14 squad.
Under 16 Girls League 2022/23
Killeshin AFC 0, Vale Wanderers AFC 5,
Saturday 08 April 2023 Scats Quakers Park, Killeshin
Vale showed great skill and team play from the start with the first goal won within the first couple of minutes. Killeshin kept going right to the end fighting the best they could but skill and experience definitely stood out from the Vale side leading them to victory. Result Killeshin 0-5 Vale.
Best for Killeshin: Aoife Mullins, Katie Kehoe and Alanna Sirr.
Best for Vale: Eva Doran, Katie Mai Miley and Amy Farrell.
Under 16 Girls League 2022/23
Nurney Villa AFC 2, Ballymurphy Celtic AFC 1,
Saturday 08 April 2023 Augha Road, Nurney)
This was a lively match played on a good pitch in bright, mild conditions. Nurney started strongly with Orla Byrne making some good runs down the right wing, and Nikola and Natalia Deka threating up front.
However, Siofra McGilligan was very prominent in defence, and helped keep the door closed on Nurney. Rachel Kennedy was offering a threat up front for Ballymurphy, particularly on counter attacks.
Nurney continued pressing, and Mai Cradock put in some excellent corners that caused trouble in the Ballymurphy box, that nearly resulted in a deflected goal from a Roisin Murphy shot.
Mia O’Neill and Ava O’Dwyer were defending excellently. Then from a long clearance, Rachel Kennedy got in on Nurney’s goal, but struck the underside of the cross bar. Nil-nil at half-time.
Just 5 minutes into the second half Rachel Kennedy struck. A long low pass from the Ballymurphy half released her down the middle, and she kept her calm to fire a low shot into the corner to put Ballymurphy one-nil up.
Nurney, who had been in the ascendancy, were shocked, but pushed hard. Mai Cradock had a magnificent shot from a tight angle hit the post, and Nurney started flinging everything they could at Ballymurphy.
A lovely one-two between Natalia Deka and Holly Murphy nearly led to a score. With 10 mins to go, good work from Roisin Murphy put the Ballymurphy goalkeeper under pressure, and Natalia Deka took advantage to slot the ball into the net for 1-1.
Nurney continued pushing, and a fantastic diagonal pass from Holly Ryan got Nikola Deka through on the right hand side, but the Ballymurphy goalkeeper was out very quick to make an impressive block save. Shortly after, Rachel Kennedy nearly got in to score for Ballymurphy.
With 3 minutes to go, Nurney won a corner on the left-hand side, which Mai Cradock whipped into the box, which Roisin Murphy got a touch on, for Doireann O’Toole to fire into the net to win the game for Nurney on a final score of Nurney 2-1 Ballymurphy.
A great game, with a superb effort by both sets of players.
Under 12 League 2022/23
Ballymurphy Celtic AFC 0, Killeshin AFC 5,
Saturday 08 April 2023 Ballymurphy
Killeshin dominated the first half of the game this morning and four goals from Laura Malone had them 4-0 up after 20 mins. Niamh Egan added a fifth on 29 mins to make it 5-0 at HT.
Ballymurphy tried hard in the second half but a further goal from the outstanding Killeshin team made sure of the points. Final score Ballymurphy 0-5 Killeshin.
Best for Ballymurphy were Grainne Brophy, Faye Doyle and Leah Keogh.
Shauna Gaffney and Ruby Fenlon had great games for Killeshin.
CDJL League Results 15-04-2023
New Oak Boys AFC 5 0 Nurney Villa AFC
St Joseph's AFC Black 4 2 St Joseph's AFC Blue
New Oak Boys AFC 1 0 Stella Maris FC
St Patrick's Boys AFC Green 2 5 Crettyard United AFC
Under 14 League Division Two 2022/23
Parkville United AFC 1 0 St Patrick's Boys AFC
Hanover Harps AFC 3 0 Vale Wanderers AFC
St Anne's AFC 3 0 Nurney Villa AFC
Killeshin AFC 1 1 St Joseph's AFC
Under 12 League Division One 2022/23
Ballymurphy Celtic 1 3 St Patrick's Boys AFC
New Oak Boys AFC 0 1 Burrin Celtic AFC
Hanover Harps AFC 4 1 Parkville United AFC
Under 12 League Division Two 2022/23
St Fiacc's AFC 0 3 Slaney Rovers AFC
St Anne's AFC 1 5 Crettyard United AFC
Under 12 League Division Three 2022/23
Ballymurphy Celtic 5 1 St Patrick's Boys AFC
St Anne's AFC 1 3 Parkville United AFC
Hanover Harps AFC 0 5 Vale Wanderers AFC
Under 13/14 Girls League 2022/23
St Fiacc's AFC 0 1 Burrin Celtic AFC
CDJL
Fixture Schedule 18th to 22nd April 2-23.
Tuesday 18 April 2023
Under 15 League Division 2 2022/23:
Slaney Rovers AFC v St Anne's AFC, 6.45pm, Referee: Martin Murphy
Under 13 League Division Two 2022/23:
St Patrick's Boys AFC v Parkville United AFC, 6.45pm, Referee: Paul Hunston
Nurney Villa AFC v New Oak Boys AFC, 6.45pm, Referee: Seamus Ivers
Killeshin AFC v St Joseph's AFC, 6.45pm, Referee: Pat O' Connor.
Wednesday 19 April 2023
Girls Under 13 Cup:
Ballymurphy Celtic v New Oak Boys AFC, 6.45pm, Referee: Pat O' Connor
Under 16 League 2022/23:
St Patrick's Boys AFC Red v Hanover Harps AFC, 6.30pm, Referee: Pat Moran
Crettyard United AFC v Killeshin AFC, 6.45pm, Referee: Joe Byrne.
Under 15 League Division 1 2022/23:
St Patrick's Boys AFC v Hanover Harps AFC, 8pm, Referee: Pat Moran
Under 12 League Division One 2022/23:
Hanover Harps AFC v New Oak Boys AFC, 6.45pm, Referee: Phil Neenan.
Thursday 20 April 2023
St Patrick's Boys AFC v Nurney Villa AFC, 6.45pm, Referee: Jonathan Waters
Ballymurphy Celtic v Parkville United AFC, 6.45pm, Referee: Chris Coleman
Under 12 League Division Three 2022/23:
Kilree Celtic v St Patrick's Boys AFC, 6.45pm, Referee: Joe Byrne
Vale Wanderers AFC v Hanover Harps AFC, 6.45pm, Referee: Seamus Ivers
Under 13/14 Girls League 2022/23:
New Oak AFC Pink v Burrin Celtic AFC, 6.45pm, Referee: Martin Murphy.
Saturday 22 April 2023
Under 15 Cup 2023:
Crettyard United AFC v St Anne's AFC, 10am, Referee: Pat Moran
Burrin Celtic AFC v Slaney Rovers AFC, 10am, Referee: Martin Murphy
St Patrick's Boys AFC Green v Vale Wanderers AFC, 10am, Referee: Seamus Ivers
Under 16 League 2022/23:
Hanover Harps AFC v Killeshin AFC, 10am, Referee: Paul Hunston
Under 15 League Division 1 2022/23:
St Patrick's Boys AFC v St Joseph's AFC, 11.30am, Referee: Seamus Ivers
Under 13 League Division One 2022/23:
New Oak Boys AFC v Burrin Celtic AFC, 10am, Referee: Chris Coleman
Crettyard United AFC v Hanover Harps AFC, 11.30am, Referee: Pat Moran
Baltinglass Town AFC v Killeshin AFC, 1pm, Referee: Luke Nolan
Under 13 League Division Two 2022/23:
Slaney Rovers AFC v St Joseph's AFC, 11.15am, Referee: Luke Nolan
Hanover Harps AFC v New Oak Boys AFC, 11.30am, Referee: Paul Hunston
St Anne's AFC v St Patrick's Boys AFC, 12.45pm, Referee: Pat Moran
Under 12 Girls League 2022/23:
St Fiacc's AFC v New Oak AFC, 10am, Referee: Artur Bienko
