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Donnelly puts Quay's title challenge back on course

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

QUAY Celtic were twice in action over the weekend, losing by the only goal of the game to fellow title challengers Ballyouster at Clancy Park on Thursday night but bouncing back with an equally narrow but important 2-1 away win over Leicester Celtic on Sunday.

Disgruntled league chief hits back at article

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

GIVEN the high quality of coverage devoted to the Airtricity League in your newspaper, it was disappointing to read Gerry Kelly's article, 'Switch off the life support', which displayed a serious lack of understanding of senior football in this country. Mr. Kelly's central premise is that the Airtricity League is financially insolvent and increasingly irrelevant to football fans. Presumably, Mr. Kelly wrote this article in such a hurry that he left himself no time to research the facts. While that is unfortunate, please allow me to clear up a few issues in case similar time management issues arise in the future:

Rogan puts seal on win for Bellurgan

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

BELLURGAN recorded their third win on the trot in Division 1 of the MDL and dealt a blow to nine-man Navan Cosmos' promotion hopes in the process.

Late goals make difference

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

BELLURGAN started the game very well and dominated possession. They were rewarded with an early goal from Darren Marks who hit a superb effort into the corner of the net from twenty five yards.

Dundalk are ready for Rith challenge

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

IAN Foster and Wayne Hatswell will lead a team of runners through Dundak today ( Wednesday) as the Rith 2010 event comes through the town as part of a 1600km national relay run celebrating Irish language and culture.

McCabe brace lights up Woodview display

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

WOODVIEW reserves made the long trip to Enfield on Saturday worthwhile with a hard-fought win.

Bellurgan win title

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

BELLURGAN went to Fatima seeking the win that would clinch the title, and after a fantastic display duly delivered the win.

Quay show why they're top

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

QUAY went into this game at Clancy Park on top of the table knowing that a win would probably secure the title against a muchimproved Shamrocks.

Keepers on top form

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

PLAYED in brilliant sunshine this game had chance after chance but brilliant saves by both keepers kept it scoreless until just 5 minutes from the end.

United shine

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

IN this match played in brilliant sunshine at Fatima both teams gave their all but Bellurgan have the title in their sights and wanted this more than the Shamrocks boys.

Glens' rearguard action

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

GLENMUIR earned a valuable point on Sunday with a depleted side short six regular players – and delivered a setback to Trim's hopes of winning the Premier Division title in the Meath and District League.

Foster is ready for first derby

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

A THRILLED Ian Foster offered his gratitude to John Delaney and others who paved the way for him to do his Pro licence badge course in Reading later this year to clear Dundalk to participate in the Europa League. However, while he's looking forward to leading the club back into Europe, the 31 year-old had more pressing matters to attend to yesterday (Tuesday).

Franchise system the way forward In a hard-hitting critique of the domestic league last week, GERRY KELLY insisted the time has come 'switch off the life support' and 'let the league die'. This week, the well known broadcaster offers his alternative to th

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

THE first weekend of a new season and attendance figures across the five matches played in the Premier Division of our top soccer league make for sad reading.

Cup draws

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

TULLY Bookmakers Challenge Cup quarter-finals: Albion or Trim Celtic v Navan Town, Marsh Celtic v Knightsbrook or Carrick Rovers, OMP Utd v Dromin, Woodview v Johnstown or Clones.

Big test looming for Rock

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

WITH a crunch top-of-thetable clash with Woodview on the horizon, Rock Celtic returned to the summit with a victory that was less convincing than the final scoreline suggests.

Early strike

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

BELLURGAN were short six regulars for this clash but shrugged that handicap aside as the remainder of the squad played exceptionally well to overcome a stiff challenge from Ardee.

Fightback

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:41 +0000

THREE-ONE down at halftime Bellurgan really worked hard to get back into this game and nearly snatched a winner with the last kick from a Cian Connolly shot.

O Fiaich march to final

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:20:56 +0000

O FIAICH Institute of Further Education have qualified for the final of the Bob Eustace Cup at the first attempt. With a FE student body of almost six hundred this is a truly remarkable achievement.

Young guns can lift the doom and gloom

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:20:56 +0000

THE League of Ireland was already deep in the doldrums long before the economic recession kicked in, beset by one crisis after another. Two high-profile casualties in 2009 – Cork City and Derry City – have only served to weaken the Premier Division further and financially this could be the toughest year yet for domestic soccer's so-called elite.

Cherrie feels Dundalk can pick up where they left off

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:20:56 +0000

GOALKEEPER Peter Cherrie isn't feeling lonesome, and welcomes the fresh competition for the number one jersey at Oriel Park as he looks forward to a good start to the season on Friday against Bray Wanderers.

Switch off the life support

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:20:56 +0000

THE eve of a new football season and I should be excited. Sorry, but for the first time ever I couldn't give a damn if a ball wasn't kicked in anger. You see, the League of Ireland's a farce, a competition and entity that seems to stumble from one disaster to the next.

Dundalk set for Europa bonanza

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:59:44 +0000

CORK City's protracted demise and subsequent relegation to the First Division looks set to provide Dundalk with a badly needed cash windfall if, as expected, the Lilywhites are invited to take up the Rebels' Europa League spot.

Miller calls time on Rangers to join Dundalk

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:59:44 +0000

DID you hear the one about the Englishman moving from Scotland to Ireland? Tom Miller has; he's the Cambridge-born teenager who has swapped life with Glasgow Rangers for League of Ireland football at Dundalk.

Weakened Rock still too strong for Cavan

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:07:47 +0000

WITH their Leinster Junior Cup clash against Dublin outfit Valley Park United postponed due to a bereavement, Rock Celtic had to settle for one outing this week in the Kilmessan Shield.

Late Feehan strike spares Glenmuir blushes

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:07:47 +0000

THE sending-off of Square's Alan Balfe just short of the hour mark had a vital bearing on the outcome of this Premier Division game on Thursday at Glenmuir Park, as it allowed Glenmuir to snatch a draw.

Albion's hammer blow for Carrick

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:07:47 +0000

ALBION Rovers delivered a serious blow to leaders Carrick's aspirations and extended their own fine run which could play a key part in who actually lands the title in May.

Alarm bells ringing loudly in Ardee

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:07:47 +0000

ARDEE Celtic slipped deeper into relegation trouble when they lost to bottom club Glaslough, who now join them on the same nine-point total and have three games in hand.

Foster makes season ticket appeal

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:07:47 +0000

WITH the league to kick-off in just over two weeks, Dundalk manager Ian Foster has issued a strong appeal to season ticket holders to renew them for the season ahead and for fans to turn out in large numbers for the two matches in Oriel Park this week.

Liam makes a welcome return

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:07:47 +0000

LIAM Burns has made a welcome return to Dundalk by signing a one-year full-time contract at Oriel Park on Tuesday evening. The 31year-old was a key player in the Lilywhites securing fifth place in the Premier Division last season and was a leading contender for the club's Player of the Year award.

Dundalk angry at Cork delay

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:07:47 +0000

DUNDALK are hoping to cash in on Cork City's League of Ireland licensing problems by taking the Rebels' Europa League spot next season.

Rivals agree to two leg Malone Cup

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:07:47 +0000

THE annual Jim Malone friendly which takes place between Drogheda United FC and Dundalk FC is now to be a two-legged affair with the first leg arranged for this Thursday at 7.45pm in Oriel Park.

Mulvenna to miss start of the season

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:07:47 +0000

TIARNAN Mulvenna looks set to miss this year's Premier Division kick-off but is remaining 'positive' in his fight to be fit for Dundalk's opening league game on March 5th.

Duleek's title tilt remains on track

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:07:47 +0000

THESE were two teams in need of points for different reasons, and it was title contenders Duleek who came away with another precious win as Square had a player dismissed for the second time in three days.

Trialists impress Foster

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:59:01 +0000

IAN Foster has given the players he is scrutinising a week to convince him they are worthy of a contract. He completed the signing of centre-half Garry Breen on Monday and also talked on Sunday with another Galway player Aaron Greene, who played for Bohemians during the week against Athlone.