CROWNE HELPS MCR TO CLOSE IN ON CROWN!

In the Sligo Southern Hotel Super League Champions in waiting MCR continue their amazing league run winning by 2- 0 at home in Dean Fallon Park Cranmore, to visitors Cliffoney Celtic.

The scoreline looks flattering but make no mistake about they were pushed all the away by an excellent Cliffoney Celtic.

By NOEL KENNEDY

Donagh Crowne on 45 minutes gave MCR the lead and on 90 minutes ex Junior International netted goal number two to secure a massive 3 points and MCR have shown their steel to go on and lift the silverware after a testing day by Cliffoney Celtic.

It was third against fourth on Saturday night in the Super League as Cartron United took on Calry Bohs under the lights at MacSharry Park. Cartron opened the scoring on twenty-four minutes when Donal Gallagher pounced on a loose ball at the back post to give the hosts the lead. Then eight minutes later Calry were level when Aaron Flynn finished confidently to the corner from twelve yards.

In a nip and tuck game it was going to take something special to win it and it arrived for Cartron with fifteen minutes to go when Ryan Hargadon volleyed home a rocket from the fifteen yards after a fine delivery from Donal Gallagher on the right wing to seal the win and derby bragging rights.

Ballisodare hosting St Johns FC took the lead through Richie Hunter before St John's equalised with a Cormac Roddy goal. Ciaran McPartland once again put Ballisodare ahead, 2-1. St. John's hit back through a fine strike from John Feick’s. It was all St. John's from that point, and they went on to win 5-2 with goals from Malachy Spratt, Conor Healy and Darragh McGoldrick.

This morning in Riverstown it was a relegation 6 pointer. in which arrow harps came away with the 3 points on scoreline of 3-2.

Harps came out of the traps early when Steven Willis whipped in a lovely corner for Brian Boyd to head home then mid-way through the half Ben Tuohy whipped in a fine low-ball cross which was met by Brian Boyd again to make 2-0 at half time. but the second Coolaney got a goal back through Cathal Davey then Harps gave away a penalty which was brilliantly saved by Ultan Mc Kenna.

 But shortly after Coolaney drew level with a Ciaran Mc Murray special.  Then with 5 minutes to go Karl Mc Kenna drilled in low cross which was met by the on-rushing Ben Tuohy who rattled home the winning goal.

Aughanagh Celtic welcomed Real Tubber to Ballinafad and they play out a 1 – 1 with Johnny Mc Nulty giving Real Tubber the lead on 55 minutes. Sean Bruen rescued a great point for Aughanagh Celtic with 10 minutes remaining in a cracker of a game.

In the Sligo Pallets Premier League Gurteen Celtic have a vice grip on the title hitting 5 goals without reply at home to Valley Rovers. Ross Donovan, Thomas Sweeney, Nathan Dwyer, Ronan Mulligan and Caelan Hunt netting a goal apiece for the incoming Champions who can mathematically still be caught but its coming home to Gurteen barring a disaster. Valley Rovers pushed all the but missing a penalty and having both Dylan Gabbidon and Jack Ozdobinski red carded did little to help their chances.

Glenview Stars put on a blistering display of firepower at Forthill bagging 5 goals and conceding non at home to Ballygawley Celtic. Clive Brennan netting a hat-trick, Lucas Sosa and Jake Drewe with a goal each that leaves Stars in the Top Three on the leader board.

Chaffpool Utd welcomed Benbulben FC to Bunninadden and both loss ground on the front runners despite sharing the spoils. The pool led at the break by the odd goal in 3 with strikes from Oisin Gorman and Eoin Carty. Benbulben scorer Anthony Moylette. The Pool looked to be heading for a win till 2 minutes from fulltime when Dion Mc Caffrey rifled home a glorious goal to snatch a point at the death.

Calry Bohs played out a scoreless draw at Hazelwood against visitors Carrick Town.

Strand Celtic Reserves drew with Kilglass Enniscrone Utd 1 – 1 with Michael Connolly netting the all-important goal for the Town.

In the Connacht Cup 5th Round Renmore at home started the stronger Strand were slow out of the blocks. On the 5th minute Harry Rogers scored a free header in the box. It got worse for Strand after 15 minutes after Renmore were awarded a penalty which Keith Fitzgerald scored from. On the 30th minute Aaron O Boyle pulled one back for Strand with a well taken goal. Just when Strand got a bit of momentum Renmore got a 3rd on the 40th minute thanks to Oran Power. Half time  3-1 to Renmore

Strand started the 2nd half stronger and just couldn’t put the goal in the net. With 15 minutes to go Strand got their 2nd thanks to a Lee Wilson header from a long throw. And in injury time Strand were awarded for their never say die attitude. A well worked move finished by a bullet of a shot from Leo Doherty sent the game to extra time.3-3 Full time.

Renmore started the extra time with a couple of good moves, but Strand dug in and forced the game to penalties. Strand held their nerve and won penalties 6-5 with Renmore hitting the post. A great game of football and on to Last 16

Disciplinary:

Sligo Southern Hotel Super League:

Carbury FC v Strand Celtic 25/02/2023. Carbury FC Mark Rooney Goalkeeper, Suspended for One match Stephen Armstrong, Suspended for Two Matches and Ross Mc Loughlin suspended for three matches all Red Cards. All three players cautioned as to their future conduct fined €30.

Clubs note A Red Card including a 2 Yellow is an Automatic 1 match suspension for the next game. There is no appeal just automatic suspension and further disciplinary may well follow after the official’s report is read.

Sligo Pallets Premier League:  

Coolaney Utd v St Johns FC.  26/02/2023. David Heffernan St Johns FC. suspended for two matches fined €30. and cautioned as to his future conduct.

Ballygawley Celtic v Benbulben FC 26/02/2023 Damien Kelly Number (6) Ballygawley Celtic Suspended for One match fined €30. and cautioned as to his future conduct.

Valley Rovers v Gurteen Celtic 05/03/23 Dylan Gabbidon and Jack Ozdobinski both Valley Rovers both suspended for next game, fined €30 and cautioned as to their future conduct.

Chaffpool United v Benbulben FC Red Card for Gabriel Gilmartin Benbulben FC fined €50 banned from being involved in any capacity for next game and cautioned as to future conduct.

David Loftus Coolaney Utd 03/03/2023 v Ballymote Celtic Underage fixture fined €50 banned from being involved in any capacity for next game and cautioned as to his future conduct.

All disciplinary not previously dealt with is subject to further action once the official match report has been received. The above suspensions are minimum and may increase. As well as fines.

Strand Celtic Res fined €50 for No Result.

All fines payable. within 7 days to SLDSL Treasurer Robert Kennedy 69 Cloondara, Ballisodare, Co. Sligo.

Connacht Junior Cup KO 2pm Sun 5th March

Renmore FC 3 - 3 Strand Celtic

E/T Penalties Strand Celtic win 5 – 6 on Penalties.

 Sligo Southern Hotel Super League Sunday

Ballisodare Utd 2 - 5 St Johns FC

Cartron Utd 2 - 1 Calry Bohs

Arrow Harps  3 - 2 Coolaney Utd

MCR FC  2 - 0 Cliffoney Celtic

Aughanagh Celtic 1 - 1 Real Tubber

Sligo Pallets Premier League Sunday

Chaffpool Utd 2 - 2 Benbulben FC

Glenview Stars 5 - 0 Ballygawley Celtic

Calry Bohs Res 0 - 0 Carrick Town

Valley Rovers 0 - 5 Gurteen Celtic

Strand Celtic Res 1 - 1 Kilglass Enniscrone

Strand Celtic Reserves No Result Fined  €50

Connacht Junior Cup KO 2pm Sunday 12th March Round 5

Strand Celtic v Colga FC A P Kilcoyne 2pm

Calry Bohs v Castlebar Celtic O. McLoughlin 2pm

Cartron Utd v UCG P. McLoughlin 2pm

Cartron Utd v UCG Ray Mac Sharry Park

Sligo Pallets Premier League Friday 10th March KO7.30pm

Fri Benbulben FC v Kilglass Enniscrone G. Gilmartin 7.30pm

Benbulben v Kilglass Enniscrone Utd Venue Ray Mac Sharry Park Friday 10th March KO 7.30pm

Sligo Southern Hotel Super League Sat 11th March

 Sat Real Tubber FC  v MCR FC P. Kilcoyne 7.45pm Ray Mac Sharry Park

Sligo Southern Hotel Super League Sunday 12th March

Sun Arrow Harps v Manor Rangers S. Fallon 11am

Sun St Johns FC v Cliffoney Celtic T. Butler 11am

Sun Coolaney Utd  v Aughanagh Celtic G Gilmartin 11am

St Johns FC Ray Mac Sharry Park

Sligo Pallets Premier League Sunday KO11am

Sun Ballymote Celtic v Ballygawley Celtic C. Gunning 11am

Sun Valley Rovers v Glenview Stars J. McMorrow 11am

Sun Chaffpool Utd v Gurteen Celtic J. Griffin 11am

Sun Carrick Town v Calry Bohs Res M. Farrell 11am

Note: All results by 1.30pm after game to 087 1087771 Home team responsible for calling in match result with all scorers. ``Home Team responsible to provide at least Four (4) Match Balls for all Home fixtures.

All Cup & Shield games decided on the day if still a draw after 90 minutes plus one period of E/T (10mins E/W) FIFA Rules on penalties to decide.

Any Team using Mac Sharry Park must have proper footwear. Match Officials and Players only on the pitch No Bicycles etc on the pitch at any time. Any typographical errors or oversights pertaining to fixture(s) Leagues, Venues etc Onus on clubs always to check same well in advance with league secretary. Under no circumstances will any appeal(s) be entertained relating to above.