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The A team advanced to the quarter final of the Munster Senior Cup on Sunday thanks to a 3-0 away win at Newmarket Celtic with the goals coming from David McGrath, Barry Kiely & Dwaine Burns. The B team advanced to round two of the Tipperary Cup with two goals from Declan O'Brien and one each from Luke Moore and Barry Gibbons.
The A team are on their travels this weekend with an away trip to Newmarket Celtic from Clare in round three of the Munster Senior Cup. This should be a tricky tie for Town but we have a great record in the early rounds of this competition which will hopefuly stand to us. The B team are home to TSDL new boys Dundrum Utd who are flying high in Division 4, both games have a 2pm kick off time.
A header from Tony Sculy with 15 minutes remaining was enough to see off Peake Villa send Clonmel Town into the last 64 of the FAI Junior Cup on Sunday afternoon. Town were always in control and never looked like conceding at the back with great displays from Robbie Costigan who made his full debut and also Stephen Ryan who partnered him at centre half. Well done to all involved.
Both Youth and Junior sides are in FAI Cup action. On Saturday the Youth team fresh from their heroics against Tramore in the previous round will take on Nenagh Celtic at 2.30pm while the A team entertain Ballingarry of the NTDL on Sunday in the Complex at 2.30pm. The B team also entertain the Wilderness in Ferryhouse at 11.30am.
Everyone at the club would like to wish Club Captain Paul Scully and his new wife Gillian Fennessey the very best for the future as they celebrated their Wedding last weekend.
Clonmel Town got the shock of their lives on Sunday afternoon by slipping through to the 3rd round draw of the FAI Junior Cup by the skin of their teeth defeating North Tipp outfit Cloughjordan 12-11 on penalties after the sides were level at 1-1 AET. More on this game to follow.
Clonmel Town Youth team pulled off a fantastic win over rivals Tramore in round one of the FAI Youth Cup in The Complex on Saturday afternoon, after a 1-1 stalemate it took the 11th penalty from Clonmel Town keeper Jack English to send his side through to the 2nd round. Well done to Jamie and his young team. The B team travelled to Cooke Park and having dominated for large parts of the contest could not find the net to come away with all 3 points so had to do with a share of the spoils and a point a piece. The A team advanced to the 2nd Round of the Munster Junior Cup with a 6-2 victory over Wilderness Rovers with Barry Kiely and Tony Scully netting a pair of goals each and Ray Condon and David McGrath also adding to the scoresheet. They now advance to play arch rivals St Michaels in round two.
Clonmel Town Youth team travelled to St Nicholas on Saturday afternoon and came away with all three points on offer thanks to a fine 7-0 victory thanks to 4 goals from the boot of the prolific David McGrath and the remaining from Evan McGuire, Caique Silva and Rob Fitzpatrick, well done to Jamie and his team on a fine win which makes it 5 straight wins without conceding a single goal. The B team missing quite a number of key players travelled to Cashel and were well beaten 5-0. Going in at the break 2-0 down they pushed on in the second half were caught with three late goals which made it an easy win for the opponents. The A team begun there Munster Senior Cup campaign with a great 4-2 away victory over Youghal Utd. An Ian Barnes hatrick and a goal from Stephen Ryan was enough to give them victory over their Cork opponents. Well done Charlie, Bobba and the team.
Clonmel Town Youth team travelled to Two Mile Borris on Saturday afternoon and came away with a 2-0 victory thanks to goals from Niall Cronan and Levi Whelan. This gies them 4 wins from 4 which is a great start for such a young side. Well done to Jamie and his team. Th B team finally got their League campaign offon the right track with a hard earned 3-2 home victory over Moyglass Utd thanks to three headed goals from Barry Gibbons, Evan McGuire and the winner from Anthonny Davis on his return to action for the first time this season. The A team travelled to Ballingarry Albion and advanced to Round One of the Munster Junior Cup with a 4-0 with the goals coming from the boot of Rory Kiely, David McGrath and a double from Barry Kiely who battled through his second game of the day. Well done to all involved.
Clonmel Town begin their quest for Munster glory on Sunday next as they travel to face Ballingarry Utd in a very tricky Preliminary round tie, kick off is at 3pm. The B team are at home to Moyglass Utd at 12 Noon in the Complex and on Saturday the Youths travel to Two Mile Borris with a 2.30pm kick-off. Best of luck to all teams.
This weekend sees the start of the Youth and First Division leagues. The Youths travel to Carrick to take on Rock Rovers on Saturday afternoon while on Sunday in the 1st Division Shield the B team have a tough start against Wilderness Rovers at 3pm. The A team take on Clonmel Celtic in a local derby in Celtic Park which is sure to test the metal of the Town team, kick off at 3pm.
Clonmel Town v Dungarvan Utd (7pm, 25th July)
Clonmel Town v Blackcastle Utd (7pm, 26th July)
Clonmel Town v Carrick Utd ( 7pm, 29th July)
Clonmel Town v Waterford Crystal (7pm, 31st July)
Clonmel Town v Freebooters (7.15pm, 5th Aug)
Clonmel Town v Leeside (7.15pm, 7th Aug)
Clonmel Town v Janesboro (7pm, 12th Aug)
Clonmel Town B v Nenagh Celtic (7.15pm, 13th Aug)
Clonmel Town B v Park Rangers (7pm, 15th Aug)
Clonmel Town B v St Kierans (7pm, 21st Aug)
All Games Are Fixed For The Complex
The Youths finished off the season on Saturday evening with a hard earned win over St Michaels in the Joe Delaney Cup Final in Bansha. After goin in 1-0 down at the break Town fought back gallantly led by the inspiration Michael Coady who only the night before had claimed the TSDL Youth Player Of The Year at the Awards Ceremony. Kieran Kenrick scored the all important equaliser 15 minutes in the second half heading home from a corner while David McGrath secured the Cup for Town when he capatilised on a goalkeeping error to slot home. When done to all involved.
Tony Scully and Michael Coady captured Premier and Youth Players Of The Year respectively last Friday night at the Referees Awards night in Clonmel. It was the first time both players had claimed this award. Hard luck to Neil Beckett who was nominated for 1st Division Player but that accolade was awarded to Ballingarry's Michael Ivors. Neil has been nominated for the past 3 consecutive seasons which is a great achievement alone. Paul Landers was also nominated in the Youth section but to no shame lost out to his teammate Coady. For Coady and Scully, they both had amazing years. Tony who secured the double with Town capped off his year by winning 2 International caps with the Irish Junior team in the Isle Of Man. Coady picked up 5 trophys this year with both the Youth and Junior sides and is rapidly developing into one of the most exciting prospects in the South East. Well done to all Tony, Michael, Paul and Neil.
Our Junior team completed a Tipperary League and Cup double thanks to a 2-1 win over St Michael’s last Sunday. We went into the game without the services of some key players but the boys were not to be deterred and a combination of hard work and some great football laid the platform for a deserved victory. This is our first Tipperary Cup since we last won the double in 2004 and our 13th overall. Town to their credit were on top right from the first whistle and on 7 minutes we were extremely unlucky not to go in front. Rory Kiely’s great header from a Tony Scully corner smashed off the crossbar. The football being played by Town was of the highest order and Dwayne Burns was Town’s tormentor in chief. On 15 minutes he beat two Michael’s defenders before dragging his shot just wide. Paul Scully and Ian Barnes were now pulling the strings in midfield and on 22 minutes Barnes pulled a good save out of Derek Breen. Two minutes later Barnes was taken down just outside the box. Tony Scully stepped up to take the free, his effort looked to have goal written all over it but it just shaved the post. Then on 35 minutes came the games opening goal. Stephen Ryan played an excellent ball out of defence; Tony Scully picked the ball up in midfield. He then showed all of his quality, by delaying the pass a split second before putting Rory Kiely in on goal, Rory showed great composure to shoot past Derek Breen to give Town a deserved lead. Town dominated the remainder of the half but couldn’t get that second crucial goal. The first ten minutes of the second half was a very scrappy affair as both teams once again tried to gain control of the match. Eventually Town got the ball back down on the deck and started to play some neat football. On 55 minutes, Ian Barnes worked a great opening for himself but his shot sailed over the crossbar. As the game got a bit stretched, there was more room for our wide players to operate in and Dwayne Burns and Rory Kiely certainly took advantage. A great ball from Paul Scully set Dwayne free down the left but he was taken down by Pa Quinn. Five minutes later Dwayne was up ended again, this time by Paul Tobin. Dwayne took a heavy knocked to his head but he was able to resume. Paul Tobin did continue but had to come off a few minutes later and everyone at Clonmel Town would like to wish Paul a speedy recovery. Five minutes after sustaining that heavy knock, Dwayne scored the second killer goal. Michael Coady and Paul Scully did brilliantly to win the ball back from Christopher Higgins; Ian Barnes then chased it down before crossing the ball to the far post where the inrushing Dwayne Burns provide a cool finish to put Town 2 up and firmly in the driving seat. That goal would have finished most teams off but not St Michael’s. With ten minutes remaining Paul Kennedy headed Chris Higgins free kick to the net and suddenly the cup final was alive again. Two minutes later, Town failed to clear their lines as the ball and as bobbled dangerously around the box, Richie Ryan did very well to save from Davy Ryan. Then Paul Scully somehow managed to clear Pa Quinn’s shot off the line. We then had to endure some nervous moments but in the end, we held out for a deserved victory. Dwayne Burns was deservedly awarded the man of the match award. Well done to Charlie, Sean, the squad of players, PJ O'Reilly and Bernard "Pinky" O'Neill on what has been another excellent season for the club. We would also like to thank all our sponsors but in particular Brian Mclean and The Local Bar. We would also like at this time to thank Michael O'Mahoney of MCP Packaging for his sponsorship. Lastly but not least, you our wonderful supporters. We say this every week but this club would not function without your continued and loyal support of all our teams. This club and the teams that represent this club, are yours and represent the club and the Town with great pride.. Those of us who are fortunate enough to be involved in running the club, will do our very best to ensure that the high standards that have been set at this club over the last 43 years will be maintained. With a combination of all these things, we won't be to far away from lifting a trophy or two again come next May.
A scoreless draw was enough for Clonmel Town to secure their 5th Premier League title in a row against St Michaels on Sunday afternoon. More to follow.
The B team finished off their season in style romping to victory in the Paddy Purtill Cup final in the
immaculate turf of Cahir Park on Friday evening. Realistically this game was over at half-time as Town went
in at the break with a 4-0 lead thanks to an amazing 1st half display of full of commitment, pride and courage.
It all started with whirlwind 18 minutes of total football. Dwaine Burns set the tone for the evening after 2
minutes as he scored from an blistering effort from outside the box which rebounded off the underside of the
bar and into the net. Inspiring Captain Pakie Larkin broke his scoring duck for the season as got on the end
of a flick-on to drill his header to the net 8 minutes into proceedings. On 18 minutes top scorer Decky O'Brien
made it 3-0 when he used his blistering pace to close down the Cashel Town centre half to create and opening and
his lob past the incoming keeper was a wonderful piece of skill. Town were well on top in all areas of the field
with the back four of Cleary, Gibbons, Beckett and Scully defending for their lives, the industrious Barry Kiely
and Larkin in midfield and the collusus Brian Glasheen up front kept piling on the pressure and were rewarded as
an inswinging corner was forced home by Thomas O'Mahoney for his 2nd goal of the season to send the Town supporters
into wild celebrations to revel in a 4-0 half-time lead. Cashel regrouped at half-time and begun the 2nd half with
more intent and had Town pinned back in their own half and pulled a goal back when Andrew Flanagan scored from a
header on 65 minutes. Simon Scully switched to centre midfield and Eddie O'Brien and David McGrath were introduced
which seemed to give Town that extra lift. Town battled hard and fought tooth and nail and finally made the game
safe on 75 minutes as great work from the Wizard Dwaine Burns and Barry Kiely created an opening for David McGrath
to slot home for his 9th goal of the season and put the icing on the cake for his team. This was a fantastic
performance for the B team and just reward for their hard work all season after been narrowly pipped to the league
title by a single point for the 2nd year in a row. Well done to all the players and management who can be proud of
their achievements for 2007/08.
Team
T Fitzgerald, B Cleary, B Gibbons, S Scully, N Beckett, P Larkin, B Kiely, D Burns, T O'Mahoney, D O'Brien & B Glasheen
Subs
E O'Brien for T O'Mahoney, D McGrath for D O'Brien, J O'Brien for B Glasheen, P Landers & K O'Shea
Well done to Tony Scully who made two appearences for Republic of Ireland in the Quadrangular Tournament in the Isle of Man this week. Tony played the full 90 minutes against Northern Ireland which his side drew 1-1 and also came on as a 2nd half substitute against Scotland in the final game of the Tournament which they also drew 1-1. We are all proud of his fine displays in an Irish shirt and is a credit to his family, friends and his club. Well done Tony.
Congratulations to our very own Tony Scully who has made the final panel of 22 to travel to take part in the annual International Quadrangular Tournament in the Isle Of Man which starts on e 23rd of April. This is just reward for Tony who has given fantastic service to Clonmel Town and also to the TSDL in his years playing football. We wish him the very best of luck and are very proud of him. Tony follows in the footsteps of Cyril Conran and Stephen O'Neill who have competed in this competition with distinction. Well done Tony.
The next few weeks will be a very time for our club with a quite a number of big games on the horizon. This Saturday the Youths who are eying a Cup treble play Killenaule Rovers in the Youth Cup final in Bansha. On Sunday the Junior's entertain Cobh Ramblers in the Munster Senior Cup Semi Final in the Complex. This tie should attract a large contingent to the Complex, we look forward to the encounter. Town last qualified for this final way back in 1982. Town also have league games against Galbally Utd, Cahir Park, Peake Villa and Bansha Celtic in this two week spell. The B team meanwhile look to finish their season with a flourish when they take on Cashel Town in Cahir in the Paddy Purtill Cup Final on Saturday 26th. Best of luck to all in these games.
The A team recommenced their league battle on Sunday defeating Bamsha Celtic in the Complex 4-2 thanks to two goals from Ian Barnes and one each from Rory Kiely and Stephen Ryan. Ryan put Town infront with a bullet header which gave the keeper no chance. Bansha equalised minutes into the 2nd half only for Barnes to slot home a penalty and to make it 2-1 and then increased his sides lead to 3-1 when his unstoppable shot left the keeper helpless. Rory Kiely made the game secure to make it 4-1 ten minutes to go. Bansha did pull a second back but it was all to late.
The B team qualified for the Paddy Purtill Cup Final with a hard earned 6-2 win over neighbours Killusty in Ferryhouse. Dwaine Burns opened the scoring when he finished home from a Barry Kiely cross. Kiely made it 2-0 on 20 minutes as his effort gave the keeper no chance at his near post. Town missed chances to increase their lead and were made pay for it in the 2nd half as Killusty pulled one back as they were rewarded a penallty. They then drew level at 2-2 when a mixup in the defence saw the ball loop over Brian Glasheen's head and into the net. This woke up Town as they begun to start up the tempo and shortly afterwards they took the lead again when Dwaine Burns finished to the net following a fine solo effort. Declan O'brien finally got on the scoresheet when he was sent clear thanks to a sublime back heal from Jan Seamonick to make it 4-2. With 15 minutes remaining Dwaine Burns secured his hat-rick and with the seconds on the clock Paulie Landers made it 6-2 with a great finish to put the icing on the cake.
The A team travelled to Solohead on Sunday morning and came away with a hard earned 1-0 victory over St Nicholas with the goal coming from the boot of Ian Barnes. Well done to all involved.
The B team completed their Division 1 campaign defeating Ballingarry Utd 3-1 in the Complex thanks to two goals from Declan O'Brien and the 3rd from David McGrath. Well done on a fine season.
Best of luck to Richard Ryan, Darren Burns, Michael Coady, Ramie Condon, Ian Fraher, Dwayne Burns, Tony Scully, Aaron Moroney, Rory Kiely and Simon Scully who are all part of the TSDL Oscar Traynor panel who take on Limerick League on Sunday in Jackman Park in the Quarter Final of the Oscar Traynor Trophy. Best of luck to all.
Best of luck to Andrew Walsh, Simon Scully, Luke Moore, Michael Coady, Paudie Landers, Rory Kiely, David McGrath and Jason Barnes who are part of the TSDL Youth panel who take on Kilkenny in the last 16 of this competition on Saturday. Best of luck to all.
The club would like to give their best wishes to B team Captain Pakie Larkin who was married recently in Kilkenny to Jane Ruth. We wish the happy couple their very best for the future.
Next Sunday all roads lead to the complex as we take on FAI Junior Cup holders Killester United for a place in this year's semi final. Most of the pundits have Killester pencilled in as winners again this year, so the task ahead of our lads is a big one to say the least. However, the boys have prepared well and as ever they will give 100% and we are all confident that we can defy the odds and secure an historic victory and a place in the last four. This is not un chartered waters for us and as we have done in the past, the team will give everything for the club and the town and will once again be worthy representatives of the town of Clonmel. We would therefore ask again for all our loyal supporters and all sports lovers in Clonmel to get up to the complex and support the boys. This is your team and whilst every effort has been made to try and win this game, our task will be made easier by a large vocal support. Kick off is 2pm
The B team mathematically can wrap up the Division 1 title this weekend if they can beat Rosegreen on Sunday morning and the Old Bridge do not secure the maximum points away to Moyglass Utd. Our best wishes are with management and players. Kick off in Rosegreen is at 10.30am.
Clonmel Town qualified for the Semi Final of the Munster Senior Cup by defeating Carrigaline Utd 3-1 in the Complex on Sunday afternoon thanks to two headed goals from the prolific Aaron Moroney and the other from a boot of Paul Shanahan. Shanahan opened the scoring early in the first half with a ferocious shot which gave the keeper no chance. Moroney doubled the lead in the 2nd half when he nodded home. Carrigaline got back on track and made it 2-1 with 25 minutes remaining until Moroney made the victory safe when he forced home another header to make it 3-1 and setup a mouth watering home tie with Cobh Ramblers. Well done to all involved.
The B team kept their hopes of winning the Division One title alive with a 4-0 victory over Kilmanahan Utd in Ferryhouse on Sunday morning. Neil Beckett opened the scoring when he got on the end of a Pakie Larkin flick on at the front post to slam home a header to leave the keeper helpless. Declan O'Brien made it 2-0 when he outwitted two defenders to slide the ball home past the keeper. Jan Seamonick made it 3-0 when he finished home a fine move involving Barry Kiely and Brian Cleary. Town put the icing on the cake to round off a great performance in the final minutes when Chris O'Flaherty carved open the Kilmanahan defence with neat pass to setup Declan O'Brien to claim his 14th goal of the season. Well done to all involved.
Clonmel Town's Tony Scully has been called into the Rep of Ireland's Junior International squad for the Umbro sponsored Quadrangular International Tournament which will take place in the Isle of Man from the 23rd of April to 27th April 2008. The other three nations that will be participating with the Rep of Ireland are the hosts the Isle of Man, Scotland (who are the current holders) and Northern Ireland. Scully (28) has been in superb form for his for his club this season and has been one of Town's key players over the last number of seasons, with him averaging over 20 goals a season. Some would feel that this is a long overdue honour for the midfield dynamo. His stunning goal in the recent FAI Junior Cup tie against Evergreen was testament to his outstanding talent. Scully now joins a growing list of players from Clonmel Town who have been capped at this level, Cyril Conran (who captained the side), Stephen O'Neill, Aaron Moroney, Tony Norris and Kevin Waters have all worn the green jersey with pride. Scully will meet up with his new International team mates on February 15th. He will have plenty of company from Tipperary as St Michael's James Walsh, Paul Breen and John Mernagh along with Carrick United's Adrian Walsh, Wayne and Thomas Fitzgerald are also included in the squad.
Clonmel Town qualified for the last 8 of the Munster Senior Cup by defeating St Marys of Cork on penalties as spot kick specialist Richie Ryan once again the hero as he saved St Marys 4th and 5th spot kick to send his team through to the quater finals where they will face either Cobh Wanderers or Carrigaline Utd. On Sunday morning hte B team got their league ambitions back on track with a fine 4-0 defeat of St Nicholas with Declan O'Brien hitting his first hatrick of the season and Ken O'Shea also notching his first of the season. On Saturday the Youth team made the long trip to Ennis to take on unknown Kildysart Celtic and had a fantastic 7-0 victory with David McGrath bagging four while Ronan Walsh scored a brace while Michael Coady fot the last. Well done to everyone on a great weekend.
Clonmel Town qualified for the last 16 of the FAI Junior Cup for the 3rd year running with a hard worked 2-1 defeat of Kilkenny league leaders Evergreen. Tony Sculy's all important goal 10 minutes from time was just reward for a gritty display from Town who had took the lead minutes into the first half when Ray Condon forced home a corner to put his side one up until 15 minutes into the second half Evergreen drew level but thankfully Scullys fine finish put his team through to round seven where they will meet either Balydoyle Utd or Cherry Orchard. Well done to all involved.
A Tony Scully hatrick was enough for the A team to advance to the 2nd round of the Tipperary Cup. Their opponents and current Cup Champions St Michaels B put up a good fight and with twenty minutes remaining the sides were deadlocked at 1-1 until Scully added his 2nd and 3rd to seal their entrance to round two. Well done to all involved.
The B team will go into 2008 four points clear at the top of Division 1 thanks to a hard earned 3-1 win over nearest rivals Old Bridge in the Complex. Dwaine Burns got Town off the mark with a fantastic goal after five minutes when he won the ball in the centre circle and raced forward and his effort swept past Ray Boyle in the Bridge goal. Barry Gibbons made it 2-0 on twenty minutes when he smashed home following and inswinging corner. Barry Kiely made it 3-0 on the half hour mark when also rattled the net to give Town a comfortable half-time lead. Bridge made the perfect start to the 2nd half when Paul Ryan scored with a fine effort from the edge of the box to give Bridge a glimmer of hope but it was not to be as Town dug in hard and kept Bridge at bay for the remainder of the half while missing their fair share of chances with Decky O'Brien, Burns and Brian Glasheen all goin close. Well done to Johnny, Chris and all the players
Clonmel Town defeated Clonmel Celtic on Sunday morning last 2-1 to take full points in a tough encounter. Paul Shanahan gave Town the lead in the first half with a fine effort just inside the box. Clonmel Celtic equalised when an Adam McSharry free kick was spilled for Wayne Kiely to slot home the rebound. It looked like it was goin to be a stalemate until Stephen Ryan popped up at the backpost to slide home the winner for his new club. Well done to all involved.
Clonmel Town got their season back on track with a hard earned victory away to Athlone side Willow Park on Sunday afternoon. Paul Scully had given his side a 1-0 lead with a glancing header but the home side levelled minutes later with a penalty. Alan Coady restored Town's lead until another equaliser 15 minutes into the 2nd half made it 2-2. Thankfully Ian Fraher had the final say as his effort making it 3-2 gave Town victory and passage into the last 32 of the FAI Junior Cup.
A depleated B team with six players missing from last week had a fine win over fellow reserve side St Michaels in the Complex in the Paddy Purtill Cup on Sunday morning. Town didnt have it all their own way goin behind from a corner but fought back to make it 1-1 when Declan O'Brien scored from the spot just on the stroke of half-time. Town kicked on in the second half and from a corner Neil Beckett who before the game had been presented B Team Player Of The Year for 2006/07 season rose highest to head to the net to make it 2-1. A few hairy final few minutes were ahead for Town but solid defending from the Town backfour held their team firm led by young Simon Scully and it was only fitting that a piece of magic from Scully with 3 minutes to go sealed the game as a tie when he fooled three defenders in the box and slid the ball past the keeper for quite an indescribable and amazing individual goal.
There was dismay and disappointment on Sunday afternoon as Clonmel Town were knocked out of the Munster Junior Cup by bitter rivals St Michaels by a goal in second half extra time. This was a game there for the taking but losses through injury to Michael Coady and also Aaron Moroney didnt help. Town will now haveto pick up the pieces and concentrate on the FAI Junior Cup and domestic competitions.
A terrific first half performance set Clonmel Town B on their way to victory over Moyglass Utd on Sunday morning. Jan Seamonick opened the scoring when he found the net with a great strike from a corner. Decky O'Brien had Town 2-0 on twenty minutes when a long clearance from Pookie Fitzgerald was magically controlled by David McGrath, he spun his marker to square ball to O'Brien to claim his 7th of the season. McGrath got in the scoring act with ten minutes remaining in the first half when he latched onto a sublime pass from Seamonick to slip the ball past the keeper. The second half started with Town facing a stiff breeze, within minutes Moyglass had pulled one back with a fine header from an inswinging corner to make it 3-1. Some hard work from the Town eleven paid off withstanding Moyglass who threw everything at Town but could not get a vital second. With fifteen minutes to go substitute Barry Kiely poked the ball past the keeper and was taken down to win a penalty which O'Brien finished with ease. This was a fine result and what was more pleasing for Town was the comeback and performance of Neil Beckett from injury in the heart of the back four. Well done to all involved.
Two second half goals from Simon Scully and David McGrath was enough to see the B team record their 5th straight win of the season and claim all three points in the local derby on Sunday morning against Old Bridge. Well done to Johnny, Chris and all the players.
Our Junior A team had a fantastic 2-1 victory away to Munster Senior League leaders Passage United in Cork last Sunday. In what turned out to be a tough but open game of football, Town found themselves a goal behind as early as the 25th minute when Passage were awarded a penalty. Richie Ryan did brilliantly to save the initial kick but a Passage player reacted quickest to slam the rebound to the net. Town did create a few chances but couldn't find a way past the Passage defence. However in the 60th minute our luck changed as we were awarded a penalty. Aaron Moroney kept his cool to level the tie. Five minutes later we hit the front when Tony Scully scored with a stunning free kick. It was a superb strike worthy to win any game. In the remaining twenty minutes, there were further chances for both sides but we managed to hold out for a great win. Well done to Charlie, Sean and all the players.
Two early goals from Rory Kiely of Clonmel Town got the Tipperary Southern & District League FAI Youth Inter-League
Cup Group campaign off to a positive start and in the process gained revenge for last season’s defeat by the
Limerick-Desmond League in Cooke Park, Tipperary town last Saturday. The TS & DL got off to the ideal start when Rory Kiely
fired an unstoppable screamer from the edge of the area home after his original corner-kick was cleared back into his path.
That goal after just two minutes laid the foundation for this victory. With the Kielys, Robert of St. Michael's and Rory of
Clonmel Town pulling the strings in the middle of the park David McGrath was put through on goal but his quickly taken strike
was dragged wide of the upright. It was 2-0 after 13 minutes when a header from JJ Keyes was pushed away for a corner-kick by
keeper Jack O’Donoghue and from the resultant corner-kick Sean Neville, helping out his defence, cleared the ball only to Rory
Kiely who returned it with interest as he fired low into the corner of the net. With the TS & DL defence mopping everything up
in the opening half the nearest the Desmond League came to scoring was after thirty minutes when a through ball from Shane
Carroll saw Gillian O’Connor through on goal but as he was about to pull the trigger a well timed tackle by Michael Fitzgerald
in the penalty area cleared the danger. Keeper James Dunleavey was called into action only once in the opening half and that
was to make a save from O’Connor who tried to control the ball in a crowded penalty area following a corner-kick. However, it
was the TS & DL that should have extended their lead going into the beak when Luke Moore and JJ Keyes combined to set-up David
McGrath but he again dragged his shot wide with just the keeper to beat. The Desmond League showed some early promise after the
changeover with Darren Aymer through one-on-one with the keeper but shot harmlessly wide. TS & DL winger Jason Barnes who
replaced the injured JJ Keyes at the break was involved in a move with Luke Moore but his centre was taken by the keeper under
his crossbar while at the other end Michael Coady cleared a Darren Aymer shot off the goal-line midway through the second half.
With both sides misplacing passes one of them was intercepted by Rory Kiely and although his shot beat the keeper, central
defender Joe Martin got back to clear the ball off the goal-line. Paddy Tobin who replaced James Dunleavey between the posts
for the TS & DL first action was to race off his line to clear from substitute Daniel Browne and shortly afterwards did well
to stop a TJ Leahy direct free-kick. While over the last ten minutes although the Desmond League had more of the possession
they failed to turn it into scores thanks mainly to the TS & DL rearguard that excelled on the day. The final action came from
the TS & DL when James Morrissey found David McGrath who in turn found substitute Lee Burke but his strike was straight at
keeper Jack O’Donoghue who gathered the ball at the second attempt, but by then it was over as a contest. It was important for
the TS & DL to secure the three points on offer and Padraig O’Dwyer and his squad can now look forward with confidence to their
next two Group games away to the West Waterford/East Cork League and at home to the Limerick & District League in the round-robin
series.
TS & DL: James Dunleavey (Rock Rovers), Michael Fitzgerald (St. Michael's) Simon Scully, Michael Coady, Luke Moore, Paul Landers
(all Clonmel Town), Robert Kiely (St. Michael's), Rory Kiely, David McGrath (both Clonmel Town), JJ Keyes (Rock Rovers), James
Morrissey (Moyglass United)
Subs: Lee Burke (Cashel Town), Paddy Finnan (St. Michael’s) and Jason Barnes (Clonmel Town).
Not used: Brendan Moloney (St. Michael's), Jamie Waters (Rock Rovers), Paudie Kennedy (Killenaule Rovers) Shay Butler
(Peake Villa)
Clonmel Town advanced to round four of the FAI Junior Cup with a 4-0 defeat of Vee Rovers in the Complex with goals from Ian Barnes, Aaron Moroney, Paul Scully and Dwaine Burns. Well done to Charlie, Bobba and all the players. The B teams good form league form continued with a 2-1 home win over Rosegreen in Ferryhouse. A diving header by Thomas O'Mahoney and a real poachers goal from Decky O'Brien secured all three points which sees them top Division One. Well done to Johnny, Chris and all the players.
Clonmel Town advanced to round three of the FAI Junior Cup with a decent 4-0 win away to Clashmore Ramblers on Sunday afternoon. Ian Fraher was on the scoresheet for the 2nd week in a row when he chipped in with two goals while Aaron Moroney and Alan Coady got the other two. Well done to Charlie, Bobba and all the players.
Town began the league with an emphatic victory over a game Bansha Celtic in Ferryhouse last Saturday. This young side made an impressive start to playing on a full size pitch and went in front after four minutes when Ian McGrath finished low to the net after good interplay down the right between Danny Hogan and Mark O’Reilly. However Bansha equalised ten minutes later from a Sean Daly corner kick on the right, but Town’s response was emphatic. Mark O’Reilly raced down the right and his cross was drilled home from twelve yards by Luke Trimble. Town scored again just before the break when Mark O’Reilly finished off Sean Browne’s through ball from close range. The second half was only two minutes old when Mark O’Reilly doubled his tally with a good strike from the edge of the box. Further goals followed when Ian McGrath finished a great through ball from Keith Hackett and when Shane Lonergan brilliantly headed in a right wing cross from Luke Trimble. The victory was sealed when Keith Hackett skipped past two defenders and struck low to the net from ten yards.
The U11B team made the journey to Tipp Town last Saturday with most of the team just starting out in their football careers and they found last year’s U10 cup winners in determined mood. Town were three nil down after just twelve minutes but to their credit they settled down to some good football and began to trouble the home side. An early goal at the start of the second half clinched victory for the home side but Town showed a lot of promise for the future and Stijn Van Der Wal pulled a goal back for the visitors following good play from Schu Matsuno and Graham Kelly. St Michaels wrapped up victory with a further goal in the final minutes but this young Town team had shown enough promise for future outings to please new manager Paul Duggan on their very first start.
The U13s made it two wins from two in the league with a facile victory in Cahir last Saturday. As the scoreline suggests Town were well on top from the start and first half goals from Ian Fahey, Sammy Ryan (2), Rian Clancy (2) and Keith Browne had decided the issue by the interval. The second half continued in the same vein and Bill Maher, Colman Kennedy and Eoin Lynch (2) added further goals to bring the score into double figures before the full time whistle. Town left Cahir knowing that whilst the three points were secured in emphatic fashion, games such as this were a long way removed from the challenges that surely await these players for club and county later in the season.
The U15s secured a crucial three points in their quest for three league titles in a row when they had an excellent victory over old rivals Cahir Park in Cahir last Saturday afternoon. Cahir looked the stronger side for the first fifteen minutes and it took some resolute defending to ensure that the game remained scoreless. Town’s first opportunity arrived when they were awarded a penalty after twenty minutes but the normally reliable Shane Fagan was wide with a poorly struck effort. However Town were not to be denied and soon after Shane Power and Shane Fagan combined to release Michael Quinlivan down the left and his excellent cross was brilliantly headed home by Philip Noonan at the near post. Both teams knew that the first goal of the second half would be crucial to the final outcome and though both teams had chances it was Town who finally got the vital score with fifteen minutes left. Emmett Ryan skipped away down the right and squared to Philip Noonan who laid the ball off perfectly into the path of Michael Quinlivan who drilled home from the edge of the box. The home side did manage a consolation goal in injury time with a bullet header from a right wing corner but by then Town were well on their way to a deserved three points over one of their closest rivals for league honours.
Clonmel Town advanced to round two of the Munster Senior Cup with a convincing 2-0 win over Cork side Ballinhassig. Ian Fraher set them on their way with a goal in the first minute of the second half with a cool finish. Rory Kiely made the game safe with a fantastic effort just outside the box.
The B Team got their title charge back on track with a great 2-1 away win over Kilmanahan on Sunday morning. After a scoreless 1st half Brian Cleary opened the scoring fifteen minutes into 2nd when Paul Shanahans free kick was spilled by the keeper and Cleary made no mistake from five yards. David McGrath made it 2-0 when he beat the offside trap and rounded the keeper. Kilmanahan made Town work hard all the way and Connie Power made it a tight finish when he made it 2-1 with five minutes remaining but thankfully Town held on to make it two wins in a row.
Clonmel Town advanced to the 1st round of the Munster Junior Cup with a emphatoc 6-2 victory over Rock Rovers in the Complex. Aaron Moroney and Dwaine Burns scored two each while Ian Barnes and Alan Coady got one a piece. The B team had no such luck going down 3-2 away to St Nicholas with Richie Crowe and Decky O'Brien on the scoresheet.
Clonmel Town advanced to round two of the FAI Junior Cup with a narrow win on penalties against Nenagh Celtic in the Complex after a pulsating 2-2 draw after 110 minutes of football. Nenagh had taken the lead but Ray Condon replied, both teams added another with Jan Seamonick hitting the net for Town. The B team suffered their first league defeat of the season going down 2-1 to Ballingarry Utd. A late dtrike from Decky O'Brien wasnt enough in a game where they wasted so many chances. The Youth team defeated rivals St Michaels 4-0 for the second time in three weeks with David McGrath, Paulie Landers and Evan McGuire with a double strike.
Next weekend sees FAI Junior Cup action when Clonmel Town entertain Nenagh FC in the Complex. The Junior Cup is the Holy Grail for Town so hopefully it will see us have a good run in the competition this season. The B team are away to Ballingarry in the league. Best of luck to both teams.
Both Junior teams were victorious this weekend. The B team got their league campaign off to a decent start defeating Gooldscross 2-1 in Ferryhouse with Decky O'Brien and Richie Crowe on the scoresheet. The A team defeated Galbally Utd 4-0 in the Complex with the goal coming from Aaron Moroney(2), Anthony Davis and Ilja Zemin. Well done to both teams.
Clonmel Town made it four wins from four games as they defeated rivals St Michaels 2-1 in Cooke Park on Wednesday night. Ian Barnes opened the scoring but failed to keep their lead as Michaels made it 1-1 in the second half. But it was always going to be Towns night as Jan Seamonick sealed the three points with a brilliant finish in the final minutes. Well done to all.
There was three games on this weekend, on Saturday the Youth team had a marvellous start to the league defeating St Michaels 4-0, the B team on Sunday were defeated 2-1 in the Shield by St Michaels B while on Sunday afternoon went two points clear at the top of the league defeating Cahir Park 4-2.
Town defeated Rock Rovers 3-0 in the Complex thanks to two goals from Tony Scully and the other from Aaron Moroney in a tough battle in the swealtering heat. Both now have three strikes this season. Town have now maximum points from two games. They now travel to Cahir Park on Sunday and St Michaels on the following Wednesday night.
The club were delighted to hear of the signing of Danny Madigan from Clonmel Celtic this week. Danny, a Munster Youth Cup winner will be a huge part of our panel and look forward to see him playing in the Town colours. Best of luck.
Both the Youth team and B team begin their league season this weekend with away trips to rivals St Michaels. On Saturday the Youth game kicks off at 2.30pm while on Sunday the B team kicks off at 12 Noon. Best of luck to both teams for the coming year.
The eagerly awaited new season kicks off on August 19th as the A team take on Clonmel Celtic in the Bypass. Both sides shared 2-2 draws in both league fixtures last year so this should be another tough assignment for Town. No fixture has been set for the B team or the Youths.
There have been a few new signings for Clonmel Town for the start of the new season. Paul Shanahan makes a welcome return to the club following a year out, also to sign are Barry O'Neill, Ian Kavanagh, Pake Larkin, Paul Landers. Players to leave were Aidan Landers and Tony Reade, we wish both the best of luck for the coming year.
Best of luck to Richie Ryan who is currently on International Duty with the Irish Colleges team in Thailand. We will keep informed with their progress over the coming days.
Congratulations to the U12's who completed the domestic double by defeating local rivals Clonmel Celtic 1-0 in the Cup Final thanks to a goal from Bill Maher, well done to Cyril and his team.
Congratulations to the U14's who claimed their 2nd league title in a row without even kicking a football on Tuesday. Cahir Parks surprising refusal to travel to play St Michaels gave their opponents a walkover which mean Town were crowned Champions. Well done to Chris, Michael and all the players on a fine season. They now look to complete their first ever double as they play St Michaels on Wednesday night in the Cup Semi Final.
The U11s travelled to Cahir Park on Saturday morning determined to achieve a result in this cup semi-final but unfortunately it was to prove a bridge too far once again. Town started this game in style playing some attractive football and going ahead after ten minutes through a Dominic Walsh free kick. The visitors had several chances to increase the lead after the goal but a failure to take these chances was to come back to haunt them. Cahir equalised early in the second half through David Finnane when he lobbed the keeper from twenty yards. The remainder of the game was very close and just when the game looked like it was heading for extra time, up popped the Cahir centre forward to score the winner and break the hearts of these young Clonmel Town players once again. However defeats like this should only serve to make the team more determined when the league semi finals are played this week. Best for Town were Stephen Kelly, Dominic Walsh and Paraic Looram.
The U13s took a major step towards retaining the league title with a comfortable victory over Clerihan in Ferryhouse last Tuesday. Town were quickly into their stride and Conor Conneally opened the scoring after eight minutes. Kevin Gunne then made it two with a good finish ten minutes later to give Town a two goal cushion at the break. Town added two more early in the second half through Kevin Gunne and Eoin Fitzgerald and though Clerihan pulled a goal back with a late header it wasn’t enough to prevent Town stretching their lead at the top pf the table.
The U13s enjoyed a fantastic victory over their closest rivals for league honours when they romped to an emphatic victory over St Michaels in Tipp Town last Thursday. Town were in control from the start on a difficult pitch and Philip Noonan opened the scoring with a classy left foot finish after ten minutes. Town were two up at the break when a deep cross from the left was knocked down by Philip Noonan for his strike partner Kevin Gunne to volley home from ten yards. Levi Whelan made it three when he scored from the rebound after a Michael Quinlivan free kick from thirty yards had come back off the upright and Kevin Gunne made it four when he tapped in from close range after good work by Dean O’Mahoney. Gunne then completed his hat trick with a good finish from a Jason Clarke pass in the last few minutes to leave Town on the brink of a historic fourth league title in a row.
The U13s completed a good week’s work by reaching the cup final with a comfortable victory over Vee Rovers in picturesque Clogheen last Saturday. Conor Conneally opened the scoring after seven minutes with a low left footed shot from the edge of the box and Kevin Gunne made it two shortly after when he raced onto a Diarmuid Murphy through ball to score from close range. Town’s place in the cup final was secured when Conor Conneally completed his hat trick before the break with two more goals and Kevin Gunne joined him at the top of the scoring charts with a close finish midway through the second half. Town now look forward to the cup final as they attempt to complete a third league and cup double in four seasons.
The U14s had a comprehensive victory over local rivals Celtic in Ferryhouse last Tuesday. Town were well in control from the start and lead four nil at the break through goals from Billy Hewitt, Shane Fagan and two from Caique Silva. Both Hewitt and Fagan added further goals early in the second half before Liam Boland made it seven in the fiftieth minute. The home side did pull a goal back near the end but by then the tree points were safely in the bag for the visitors.
The league title moved a massive step closer for the U14s when they came away from Tipp Town with a hard fought point against old rivals St Michaels last Saturday. Town knew they needed to take something from this game to put themselves just one victory away from retaining the league title and they were the better side in the early exchanges. However the home side took the lead against the run of play when a long ball out of defence wasn’t dealt with by the Town backline and the St Michaels striker finished with aplomb. It didn’t look good for Town as they still trailed to this goal as the game entered the final ten minutes, but then Shane Fagan raced onto Michael Quinlivan’s through ball and drove a screamer into the far top corner to level the scores. Disaster struck for Town when the home side went back in front with two minutes remaining with an excellent header from a right wing free kick, but in the mark of true champions Town somehow found another equaliser in stoppage time when Shane Taylor rammed home from six yards after Jonathon Ryan had knocked down a Liam Boland corner from the left. Town now need to win their final match to be crowned champions for the second season in a row.
Congratulations to Rory Kiely who was awarded TSDL Youth Player of the Year by the Tipperary Branch of the Referees Association on Friday night in the Coachman. Rory pipped teammate Christy Aylward to the coveted gong. Well done on a great season to both.
Best of luck to all the Award nominees next Friday night to be held in Clonmel. Once again Paul Scully has been nominated for Premier Division Player of the Year. Paul took the coveted award last year and was the driving force behind his team this year who completed a historic four in a row. Paul will be vying for his 3rd award. Inspirational B team captain Neil Beckett who scored the all important goal to promote to B team this year to Division One has been nominated again, this time for the 2nd Division gong. Neil won the 3rd Division Player of the Year last year. In the Youths we have two nominees, Rory Kiely and Christy Aylward. Both were pivotal to the Youth teams success this year winning the a fantastic treble. Best of luck to all.
Congratulations to the U16's who captured the 16 League by defeating Clerihan 5-1 on Sunday. David McGrath got Town off to a perfect start with a goal in the first few minutes of the game. Town took control of the second half with Paul Horan creating goals David McGrath and Alan Lambe to make it 3-0. Brian Smith made it 4-0 with a screamer from 20 yards. McGrath then added a fifth with a fine strike at the edge of the box. Clerihan did score a consolation goal at the death but it was all too late. Well done to Billy, Michael and all the players.
The U14's defeated Rock Rovers 3-1 on Friday night. Shane Power opened the scoring after 15 minutes when his low shot beat the keeper at his near post. Town went two up just before the break as Powers inswinging cross was met by a Rock Rovers defenders head and the ball looped over his keepers head. Rovers pulled one back 10 minutes into the Second half to make it a nervy finish for Town but Shane Fagan sealed the tie with a cool finish following good work from Billy Hewitt and Shane Taylor.
The ongoing Munster Junior Cup saga will come to an end next Friday when the Arbitrator assigned to the case will make her decision. We will keep you posted on any developments as soon as we get them. Fingers crossed.
There are five Schoolboy league games this week. The U12's are away to St Michaels on Tuesday night, on Thursday night the U13's are away to Rock Rovers. The U14's also play Rock Rovers on the night after on the Friday. There is only one game on the Saturday and that is when the U12's entertain Peake Villa at 11am. All the rest of the evening fixtures have a 7pm kick-off. Best of luck to all.
There are five Schoolboy Cup games this weekend. In the U11, 12 and 15 grades we play St Kevins and at U13 and U11 B grade we play Clerihan. See dates and times on homepage. Best of luck to all teams.
The Youths completed the treble in style by defeating Nenagh AFC on Saturday evening in the inaugural Joe Delaney Youth Cup Final 5-1 thanks to two goals from the prolific David McGrath and one each from Dwaine Burns, Kevin O'Keefee and Michael Coady. This has been a fantastic year for the Youths. Well done to all on a great season. For a full match report go to the Youths Results section and click read which is beside the result.
There are two Schoolboy games on this weekend. The U12's travelled to Borris and defeated St Kevins 6-1 in a great result. The 14's however suffered their first league defeat of the season going down 3-2 to league rivals Cahir Park with Shane Power and Billy Hewitt on the scoresheet.
The Youths will look to complete a unique treble when they take on Nenagh AFC in the inaugural Joe Delaney Youth Cup final. Both sides have met in recent years so they are no strangers to one another. A win here would cap off a great season for the Youth team. Best of luck to all.
There are two Schoolboy games on this weekend. The U12's travel to Borris to take on St Kevins in the league while the U14's have a chance to cement their double aspirations with a win away to Cahir Park. Both games should be very tough. Best of luck to both sides.
The Youths retained their Youth Cup title in Cahir Park on Sunday afternoon defeating St Michaels 3-0 after extra-time. Scoreless after ninety minutes, this was a good entertaining game with Rory Kiely and Dwaine Burns the main threat for Town. With the game looking a cert for penalties, Town broke the deadlock five minutes in the first period of extra-time when an inch perfect cross from Stephen Browne was headed home by left back Kevin O'Keefee, from here on in there was only going to be one winner. Town doubled their lead when a poor clearance from St Michaels netminder Alan Kiely reached the half way line, the influential Michael Coady nestled his header into the path of Rory Kiely and his delightful lob flew into the net to leave the keeper red faced. Dwaine Burns knocked in Town's third and final goal as great work from man of the match Rory Kiely gave Burns a simple tap in at the backpost. Well done to Chris, Bradley and all the players on a fantastic league and cup double. Town now have a chance for a unique treble as they play Nenagh AFC in the inaugural Joe Delaney Cup Final in the coming weeks.
Town travelled to Borris on Saturday evening and were defeated by Two Mile Borris 5-2 in Newhill Park. Town started the brighter and were two goals up through Ilja Zemin and Tony Scully at half-time. Town took their foot off the pedal in the second half and after going down to ten men found it a struggle to contain the inform Danny Graham who netted some fine goals. With the league in the bag this game was meaningless result. Here is looking forward to next year.
Both these sides will meet for the second time in seven days when they lock horns in to see who will be crowned Tipperary Youth Cup champions. Kick-off is at 3 p.m. So far holders Clonmel Town has had the upper hand snatching the TS & DL championship and reaching the final of the Joe Delaney Cup. Now it’s the final chance for St. Michael’s to get revenge and bring back this trophy to Tipperary town. Will it be Clonmel Town who are chasing a unique treble or will St. Michaels end the famine. All will be revealed on Sunday evening. Best of luck to Chris, Bradley and all the players.
Town travel to Borris on Saturday evening to play their last league game of the season and look to extend their unbeaten run in league action to two seasons. Town had a 100% record last season but this season have drawn four games but can still go unbeaten so nothing but pride at stake here. Having won the title last week at Celtic with a draw, a win here would cap a great domestic season. Best of luck to Charlie, Bobba and all the players.
There are three Schoolboy games on this weekend. Both U11 sides are in action with the A team facing Cahir in Ferryhouse and the B side facing St Michaels away. The U13#s take on local rivals Clonmel Celtic also in Ferryhouse. Best of luck to all sides.
Clonmel Town made history on Sunday afternoon becoming the very first team ever to win four leagues on the trot by god were they made work for it. Tony Scully had opened the scoring from the penalty spot after he had been taken down. Celtic's Paul Kennedy levelled proceedings with a penalty of his own ten minutes later. Celtic shocked Town at the start of the 2nd half taking the lead through a wonder strike from Brian Waters which put Town under serious pressure but a ferocious shot from Toony Scully five minutes from time earned the point for Town which saw them capture the Liam Delahunty Cup for the 5th time in six years. Well done to Charlie, Bobba and all the players.
The B team were disappointingly knocked out of the Tipperary Cup by Peake Villa on Sunday morning on a 4-0 screline. Things didnt go right for Town who controlled the play but their failure to deal with two corners in the first half had Villa two up. Things went from bad to worse for Town as they conceded from another set-piece which ended all hopes of a revival. Hard luck to Bradley, Johnny and all the players on a galant cup run.
A five star show was produced by the Youths on Saturday as they defeated nearest rivals St Michaels 5-0 in Cooke Park. A hatrick from young prodigy David McGrath and one each from Stephen Browne and Michael Coady saw them qualify for the inaugural Joe Delaney Cup Final. Well done to Chris, Bradley and all the players.
The U12s bowed out of the National Cup when they went under to a very strong St Francis side in Hyland Park, Baldonnel last Saturday. Town found the home side to be a physically bigger team than they had encountered before, and were very much on the back foot in the early stages. The home side took the lead after thirteen minutes through Joseph Nolan and they doubled the lead five minutes before the break with a twenty yard cracker from James Herbert. Town tried their hardest in the second half but found it very difficult to make headway against a tough tackling St Francis rearguard and the referee’s full time whistle brought an end to this teams glorious run in the National Cup for this year. Town will learn the lesson from a defeat such as this and will no doubt come back a stronger side for an assault on the National Cup next season.
The U12s warmed up for their National Cup game with a hard fought victory over local rivals Clonmel Celtic in the Bypass last Wednesday evening. The home side were a much stronger side than the one which was hammered by Town earlier in the campaign and they took the lead through Conor Acheson after twenty minutes. Town then laid siege to Celtic’s goal but a series of near misses were all they had to show for their efforts with fifteen minutes left on the clock. Then ace striker Bill Maher equalised with a low shot and soon after he gave Town the lead when he ran on to a through ball from Colman Kennedy and fired home from just inside the box. Town comfortably saw out the remainder of the match and so maintained their 100% record in the league.
The U14s advanced to a semi final meeting away to St Michaels when they enjoyed a comfortable quarter final victory over Peake Villa in Thurles on Saturday morning last. Town dominated the first half but as in the league match at this venue earlier in the season they just couldn’t score the crucial break through goal. The second half was five minutes old when Caique Silva’s deft through ball released Billy Hewitt and he rounded the keeper to score the first and shortly after Shane Ryan secured Town’s passage to the semi final when he fired low to the net from a Shane Power corner. The Town defence were never really troubled thereafter and so Town take another step in their quest for their first double at this age group.
Clonmel Town are on the verge of creating history this Sunday as one point from the remaining two fixtures will ensure four in a row titles, a feat which has never been done before. In their way stand Clonmel Celtic which it must be said are a vastly improved side this season over previous years. Celtic have been in great form all year and they are now fighting for their best ever placing in their short history as a club. So no doubt this will be a very tough game for the lads. Kick off this Sunday is at 3pm in the Bypass. Best of luck to Charlie, Bobba and all the players.
There could be a shock in this years Tipperary Cup this Sunday as the B team travel to Thurles to take on Peake Villa in the Quarter Final stage. The B team fresh from their defeat at the hands of Cashel Town last week will look to get their season back on track and knock out the 2000 winners and hopefully bring the Cup back home to the Complex. Kick off at 12.30pm. Best of luck Johnny, Bradley and all the players.
League winners Clonmel Town are in search of a dream treble take on St Michaels on Saturday afternoon in Cooke Park in the Joe Delaney Cup Semi Final. Both sides shared a 1-1 draw two weeks ago in the first leg so all is to play for. Kick off at 2.30pm. The following week Town also meet St Michaels in the Tipperary Cup Final.
The big Schoolboy game this weekend takes place in Dublin as the U12's take on St Francis in the SFAI Cup Quarter Final at 2pm on Saturday. They have a warm up fixture on Tuesday evening the 17th against Clonmel Celtic in Ferryhouse at 7pm. We wish Chris, Cyril and all the players the very best in both fixtures. On Saturday the U14's travel to Peake Villa in the Tipperary Cup and on Sunday the U16's travel to St Michaels which is also in the Cup. Best of luck to both sides.
Due to the Oscar Traynor action this weekend in the Dublin AUL there is no action for any of our Junior sides. We would like to wish Dwaine and Darren Burns, Tony and Paul Scully, Kenneth Kiely, Aaron Moroney and Ray Condon the very best in this game.
The U14 side travel all the way to Douglas on Sunday to square up with College Corinthians in the Lions Club National Cup Semi Final. Following a dramatic penalty shoot-out victory over the fancied Port Laoise outfit in the quarter final, Town should be full of confidence even though they are missing key players through injury. Best of luck to Chris, Michael and all the players.
There are two domestic schoolboy games up for decision this weekend as on Friday night the U13's travel to Borris to take on St Kevins in the league. On Saturday afternoon the U15's look to avenge Cashel for their FAI defeat by knocking them out of the Tipperary Cup. Best of luck to both teams.
The B team were defeated in the Shield Final on Monday afternoon by a goal midway through the first half. Unfortunately through all their possesion in the second half they could not produce that illusive equaliser to force extra time. More on this game to follow.
The champagne was put on ice for Town on Sunday as St Michaels held the league champions elect Town scoreless in Cooke Park. A win would of saw Town lift the trophy in their fiercest rivals backyard but the Michaels held on following and early barrage on goal from Town which could of seen them go three up in the first 5 minutes with chances from Ilja Zemin, Aaron Moroney and Ian Barnes. Town only need one more point from their remaining games to make a historic four in a row titles. We would like to wish Aaron Moroney a speedy recovery following a nasty head injury.
A first half goal from Michael Coady was enuogh to secure the three points required for the Youths needed to win the league title on Saturday afternoon. Town went into this game missing four first team players through holidays and other commitments and were unable to get this game postponed which made victory all the more sweeter. Town also had the comfort of a missed penalty through Dwaine Burns after young Peter Acheson had been felled in the area. Well done to Chris, Bradley and all the players on a marvellous win and league title.
The B team who were promoted to Division 1 last week look to capture their first piece of silverware this season as they play rivals Cashel Town in the Shield Final on Monday at 3pm. These two sides are no strangers to one another so everything is to pay for. Best of luck to Bradley, Johnny and al the players.
Pike Rovers of Limerick have won their appeal that Clonmel Town played an illegal player in their recent Munster Junior Cup Quarter Final two weeks ago. As a club we feel very disappointed with the judgement of the Munster Football Association and we feel that we owe to the management and players to take this issue as far as we can. We acknowledge a mistake was made but it was an honest one and the brutality of the decision is not a reflection of this. Also, the club's good name and integrity has now been brought into question and we must now act accordingly to clear our name. It seems comical that one player can be eligible for the FAI Junior Cup, Oscar Traynor Trophy, his own Domestic league and cups but not the Munster Junior Cup. What a joke.
The A team on Sunday have a chance to create history as they look to make it four league titles on the trot as they only need one point from their last three league games to clinch it. The travel to Cooke Park where it has recently become a happy hunting ground for them. Best of luck to Charlie, Bobba and the lads. This game has a 3pm kick-off. The B team who were promoted to Division 1 last week look to capture their first piece of silverware this season as they play rivals Cashel Town in the Shield Final on Monday at 3pm. These two sides are no strangers to one another so everything is to pay for. Best of luck to Bradley, Johnny and al the players.
Well done to our very own Richie Ryan who was recently selected to travel to Italy with the Irish Colleges football squad to play some friendlies. Well done Richie!
The Youth team need nothing but a win to secure the Youth league title on Saturday afternoon against leaders St Michaels. Town are currently two points behind the leaders. Best of luck to Chris, Bradley and all the players.
It was a great weekend for both our Junior sides. The A team travelled to Peake Villa and had a resounding victory over their close rivals 5-0. A hatrick from Aaron Moroney and one each from Ilja Zemin and Ian Barnes sealed viictory. This win was made even sweeter when news filtered through that fierce rivals St Michaels went down 3-1 to Clonmel Celtic. This now means that realistically Town only need one more point to seal a historic 4th league title in a row. The B team made it three promotions on the trot as they defeated Division 2 champions Moyglass Utd on their own patch 1-0 which saw them automatically promoted head of Cashel Town. Captain Fantastic Neil Beckett rose ahead of everyone else with 20 minutes left on the clock to seal the victory for his team who had controlled the games for most parts. Promotion was a must for Town B having lost the Division 2 title a couple of weeks previous. Well done to both teams.
Pride of place this week must go to the U12s who qualified for the quarter final of the National Cup with an excellent victory in Dublin last Sunday. Cyril Conran's team were undoubtedly the stronger from the start and Bill Maher was unlucky not to open the scoring twice in the first fifteen minutes. Town continued to dominate but couldn't make the breakthrough as some good defending and great goalkeeping by the home team kept the game scoreless at the break. The second half continued in the same vein with the Town defence never really troubled and with Keith Brown in excellent form in the middle of the field Town continued to press for the elusive lead goal. Bill Maher and Samuel Ryan both came close to making the breakthrough, and then just when it seemed as if the game was heading for extra time up popped Samuel Ryan with a powerful header to give Town the lead with three minutes left. Firhouse couldn't muster an equaliser in the remaining minutes and so Town march on to the quarter final and a meeting with St Francis (DDSL) in Dublin in three weeks.
The U13s made it twenty points out of a possible twenty four when they hit seven without reply against Vee Rovers in the Complex on Saturday. Michael Quinlivan opened the scoring with a header and Conor Conneally doubled Town's advantage in the first ten minutes, and but for a series of wonderful saves by the visitor's keeper Town would have been out of sight by half time. As it was it was Eoin Fitzgerald who headed the third ten minutes after the break, before further goals from Ashley Keane, Michael Quinlivan, Conor Conneally and Aidan McGrath saw Town run out comfortable victors in the end.
Town travelled to Cashel for their penultimate match in the league and came away with a comfortable victory last Saturday. Craig Brew was on fire in the first half and his excellent hat trick gave Town an unassailable lead at the break. Further goals early in the second half from Evan McGuire and Evan O'Dwyer gave Town a five goal lead before the home side reduced the deficit from a long range free kick. Shane Foley restored the visitor's five goal advantage with six minutes remaining before another long range effort gave an under strength Cashel side a consolation just before the end.
The U14s qualified for the semi final of the Lions Club National Cup with a hard fought victory over Portlaoise in the Complex on Saturday evening. With lots of the Town team playing their second game of the day it was no surprise when the visitors caught the home team cold at the start and took the lead in the very first minute through Danny Browne. Town chased the game for the remainder of the half but couldn't force an equalizer with a combination of tough defending and a very bumpy pitch making constructive football difficult. Town continued to press in the second half but an equalizer didn't look likely until David Walsh unleashed a pile driver form thirty yards that screamed into the roof of the net with ten minutes left. Neither side could force a winner in the remaining minutes and with extra time also failing to produce a winner both sides faced up to a penalty shoot out. Town successfully converted all their penalties through Michael Quinlivan, Levi Whelan, David Walsh, Shane Ryan, Jonathan Ryan, Paul Nolan and Caique Silva, and when Paul Nolan saved the visitors seventh kick Town were through to the semi final and a meeting with Corinthian Boys in Cork next month. Town would like to thank Frank O'Keeffe and the Lions Club for kindly arranging for a meal for both teams after the game.
The A team travel to Peake Villa on Sunday afternoon looking to take full points in their pursuit of a fourth league title on the trot. The B team travel to Moyglass where nothin else but a win will be needed to ensure promotion to the 1st Division. Best of luck to both teams.
The Youth team on Saturday play long term rivals St Michaels in the Complex in the Joe Delaney Cup Semi Final 1st leg. Kick off is fixed for 2.30pm. Best of luck.
Clonmel Town qualified for the Munster Junior Cup Semi on Sunday afternoon by disposing of the heavily fancied Pike Rovers 4-3 on a penalty shoot-out after both sides had produced a nail biting 110 minutes of fine football with a 1-1 draw. It was Aaron Moroney who slotted home the 4th and final penalty which sent players and fans ecstatic as they now look on course for a record breaking 4th appearance in a provincial final. It was Town who got the better of the start as early as the 7th minute they were in front. An inswinging corner from the left foot of Ian Barnes was drifted in teasingly evaded nearly everyone only for Raymie Condon to force home the ball at the back post to the net for 4th goal of the season. In fairness to Pike they dusted themselves down and got themselves back into the game and gave the Town defense a couple of scares, most notably a shot outside the box which nearly caught Richie Ryan off his line only for him to make a wonderful save with his finger tips. Pikes pressure paid off and in the 20th minute they were level after failing to deal with a corner, the ball was slammed to the net by Pikes Dave Morris. Town looked to be in right trouble when they lost Kenneth Kiely through injury and was replaced by Darren Burns. Both sides had their chances for the remainder of the half with Alan Coady and Moroney working tirelessly upfront but could not break down a neat Rovers back four marshalled by the impressive Colm Enright. Town seemed a more possessed team in the 2nd half and swarmed their opponents. Paul Scully and Ian Barnes were now on top at midfield. Burns had tightened the right flank and Aidan Landers seemed more at ease in the centre. Tony Scullys breaks from midfield and link up play with the front two caused a lot of bother with Coady going close on numourous occasions. Scully was then unlucky when he smashed the crossbar with a freekick. Extra time loomed and with the fresh legs of Michael McHugh and Michael Coady it seemed Town were the more dangerous side but could not find that deserved second goal. For the second time this season Town faced a penalty shoot-out. All did not look well as the normally reliable Barnes had his penalty saved but with Tony Scully, Michael Coady, Michael McHugh and Aaron Moroney all on target and hero of the day Richie Ryan saving two penalties it was Town who ran out 4-2 winners. Town will now face Maymount Celtic in the Semi Final in Turners Cross on April 15th. Well done to Charlie, Bobba and all the players.
The B team qualified for their 3rd Shield Final in a row as they defeated Vee Rovers in the Complex on Sunday morning thanks to a double from Egyptian Leon Magar and the other from Declan O'Brien. They will now face Cashel Town in the final. Well done to Bradley, Johnny and all the players.
The U12's hosted St Kevins on Saturday morning but were not in very entertaining mood as they swamped their opponents with a nine goal feast. A James Murphy hatrick, Sam Ryan and Colman Kennedy two each and captain Ian Fahey and Bill Maher completed the route. Well done to Cyril, Chris and all the players. A very strong and determined Cahir Park team won the first of the encounters between these two evenly matched U11 teams in the league this season at Aseiri last Saturday morning. On a beautiful sunny day both teams were ready for the big game as it has been a stop start season so far, Cahir started much the stronger and the Town lads did well to stay with them in the first 15 minutes and gradually got in to the game, both teams had chances to score but it ended level at half time. The second half started the same way as the first with Cahir on top, winning all the 50/50 challenges and showing some great determination in the tackle. Having said that town did have a good chance to go ahead when the ball broke in the penalty area only for the chance to go, Padraigh Looram caused Cahir a lot of problems with his power and pace and was denied by the Cahir keeper on a couple of occasions, just when we thought it was going to end scoreless up popped Cahir with the winner when the Town defence failed to clear. Town had an equaliser rightly ruled out late in the game and Cahir ended this game on a high. After a good competitive game I think we can look forward to a very exciting campaign over the next few weeks.
Clonmel Town FC would like to thank John Beckett of the newly established J.B. Cabs (0873137778) for sponsoring a set of new jersey for our B team. We would like to wish him the very best of success in his new buisness venture.
Two heavyweights in Munster Junior soccer sqaure up on Sunday afternoon as holders Clonmel Town do battle with high-flying Pike Rovers in the quarter final of the Munster Junior Cup in Limerick. Both teams have a wealth of experience in their sides, this game should not be missed. Best of luck to Charlie, Bobba and all the players. If you wish to travel to the game supporters should take a left at the Tipperary road roundabout which is the first one you will meet, you then travel onto the Kilmallock roundabout and take a left there also. Drive up for about a half a kilometre and on the right-hand side you will see an entrance to a laneway, take the turn up there, you wont miss the pitch.
The B team play the 2nd leg of the Shield Semi Final on Sunday morning against Vee Rovers, having lost all hope of winning the 2nd Division title to Moyglass the previous week Town will look to qualify for the final and have some consolation for the disappointment of not winning the league. They are up 5-1 from the first leg so should not have any problems disposing of the Clogheen side. Kick off at 11am. Best of luck to Bradley, Johnny and all the players.
The U12's entertain St Kevins in The Complex on Saturday morning at 11am and will look to keep their 100% league record alive with another win. The U14 game has been postponed.
Robbie (Zoolander) Boland proved again to be the thorn in Cashel Town's side as on Sunday afternoon his equaliser three minutes from time was enough to send this pulsating cup tie into extra-time. Town controlled proceedings throughout the game but were down 1-0 after a defensive mistake saw the ball ricochet off defender Simon Scully and past a helpless Raymond Boyle. Town once again to their credit fought their way back with Bolands inswinging cross evaded the keepr and steered to the net to put the game one apiece. Extra time loomed and with Town becoming the more and more stronger of the two sides they took the game by the scruff of the neck. A sublime pass from Barry Kiely five minutes into the first period of extra time into the path of Declan O'Brien saw the onrushing keeper sweep O'Brien to the ground which referee Johnny Lyons could only point to the spot. O'Brien drove his penalty past the keeper to send Town followers into histerics and into the quarter final of the Tipperary Cup for the very first time. Town held out for a well deserved victory over their Second Division rivals. They now face an away trip to Tipperary Cup favourites Peake Villa which indeed should be very interesting game. Well done to Bradley, Johnny and all the players.
The A team recieved a walkover from St Nicholas on Sunday morning for the second time this season. The 3 points from the walkover see them go joint top of the Premier League wih St Michaels on 32 points from 12 games played. St Michaels have played an extra game.
An Aaron Moroney penalty fifteen minutes from time was enough to secure a 1-1 draw for Town against rivals St Michaels in the Complex on Sunday afternoon. In a very scrappy and poor game played in atrocious conditions both teams found it hard to play any decent football. Michaels took the lead ten minutes after the restart but Town, who went down to ten men following the dismassal of Alan Coady fought bravely back into the game and levelled after Paul Scully had been felled in the box by James Walsh. Well done to Charlie, Bobba and all the players.
The B teams hopes of three titles in a row all but came to an end on Sunday morning as they were held to a 1-1 draw to lowly Glengoole. The B's had started the strongest and Darren Burns had put them infront with a fine effort. Town failed to push on after taking the lead which would be their downfall. Disaster struck as midway through the second half Glengoole pounced to seal a 1-1 draw for the Mid-Tipp side which effectively ended Town's title hopes. Town however still have a chance of promotion to Division 1 but will need to defeat leaders Moyglass in their final league game.
The U14 game on Saturday morning had to be postponed following the inury of the referee in a U12 game that morning. Unfortunately the league officials were unable to appoint another referee and the lads had to do without a game.
Town entertain St Michaels on Sunday afternoon in the Complex in their first meeting of the season in the Premier Division. A win here for any side is vital which would go a long way in deciding the destination of the Premier title this year. Best of luck to Charlie, Bobba and all the lads.
The B team play their last home league game of the season and what a vital game it will be. Trailing leaders Moyglass by 2 points, a win here would see them put extra pressure on Moyglass who do not play till next weekend away to Vee Rovers. Both teams have currently played twelve games. Town play Moyglass in their last game of the season which will probably decide the 2nd Division League. Best of luck to Bradley, Johnny and all the lads.
It is a relatively quite weekend ahead on the Schoolboy front as the U14's look to maintain their unbeate league record and win back to back titles when they entertain Clerihan in Ferryhouse. Kick off at 11am. Best of luck to Chris, Michael and all the players.
Clonmel Town advanced to the last 8 of the Munster Junior Cup and setup a mouth-waering clash with Pike Rovers or Ashling Anacotty of Limerick by defeating Rockmount 4-0 in Cork on Sunday afternoon. Both Tony Scully(2) and Aaron Moroney scored their 15th goals each of the season to ensure Town's safe passage through to the Quarter Finals. Alan Coady added the fourth. Match report to follow. Well done to Charlie Sean and all the players.
The U13's had a fine 5-0 win over Cashel Town in the Complex on Saturday morning. Philip Noonan(2), Michael Quinlivan, Bill Maher and Ian Fahey all scored which gives them a strong chance of retaining their league crown. Meanwhile, the U15's chances of league titles are all but lost after going down 3-1 to St Kevins. Well done to all. Town opened the scoring through John Ryan but ten minutes later Kevins made it 1-1 against the run of play. Defensive mistakes two minutes into the second half saw Kevins go 2-1 until they sealed the game in the final minutes to give them a 3-1 victory. Hard to luck to all.
The A team travel to Cork to take on the might of Rockmount in the Munster Junior Cup last 16. This is sure to be a tough task to come away with a win, but Town who have become away day specialists should be well prepared to come away with a win. Kick off in Cork is fixed for 2.30pm. Best of luck to all. The B team face rivals Cashel Town for a place in the Tipperary Cup Quarter Final. These two sides are no stranger to each other so this should be another tight game. Kick off at 3pm. Best of luck.
The U13 team entertain Cashel Town in Ferryhouse on Saturday morning at 11am. A win here should see their league hopes reaffirmed as they look to win back to back titles. The U15 side who have not played for a couple of weeks now will have the tough task of entertaining St Kevins. This game kicks off at 12.30pm. Best of luck to both sides.
The A team defeated Old Bridge 5-2 in Ferryhouse on Sunday morning. Bridge opened the scoring with Eoin Leahy strike. Tony Scully equalised with a freekick. Aaron Moroney then put Town ahead but Eoin Leahy then got his second to make it 2-2. Ian Barnes then got in on the scoring act when he scored from a wonderful freekick and minutes later from a ferocious shot outside the box. Moroney put the icing on the cake with a neat finish three minutes from time. The B team kept the league aspirations alive with a 3-0 victory over Sarsfield Rovers. Two first half strikes from Decky O'Brien and one from Richie Crowe sealed victory. Well done to both teams.
The U11 B team earned their first point of the league season drawing 1-1 away to Cahir Park with John Bates scoring the all important goal. Well done to Mick and his team. The U14's went six points clear at the top of the league by beating nearest rivals St Michaels 3-0 in Ferryhouse. Town tore into Michael's from kickoff and after five minutes of action they were 2-0. Shane Ryan's cushion header set the prolific Caique Silva in on goal and he finished with relative ease. Ryan then got in on the scoring as he drilled home from the edge of the square following a corner. Town secured victory in the 2nd half when Silva scored his 10th of the season to steal in behind the defence to slot home a cross from Shane Power. Well done to Chris, Michael and their team. The U12's kept up their 100% league record by also beating St Michael's 4-0 in the Complex. Sam Ryan chipped in with two goals with Bill Maher and Ciaran Brady netting the other two. Well done to Cyril, Chris and their team. The U16's bowed out of the National Cup going down 3-1 to Tramore. Craig brew netted for Town. Hard luck to Billy, Michael and their team on a great cup run.
Clonmel Town once again are on the road to Cork in the Munster Junior Cup to face Rockmount in the 6th round. Town last week disposed of Bay Rovers and will look to up their performance if they look to have any chance to retain their title. Town have been boosted with the return to training of captain Paul Scully, he should play some part in the game. Town B's entertain Sarsfield Rovers in Ferryhouse at 3pm. Both sides have come through the Divisions of the Tipperary League in the last couple of years so they know each other inside out. Rovers are always a tough side to beat, only recently dumping Tipperary Cup holders Michaels out of the cup. No doubt the B's will have their work cut out. Best of luck to both teams.
There are quite a number of significant Schoolboy games on this weekend. The U11 B team play Cahir Park at 11am in Cahir. Both the U12 and U14 sides entertain old rivals St Michaels, wins here will give them massive boosts in the quest for league honours. Games are fixed for 11am and 12.30 respectively. Game of the day will take place in Tramore as Billy Lambe's U16's take on Tramore in the 5th round of the National Cup. Billy is no stranger to FAI Cup runs so should have his charges well prepared. Best of luck to all teams.
Following the disappointment of the last two weeks for the Youth team they look to resurrect their season when they face Borrisoleigh in the inaugural Joe Delaney Cup. Kick off is at 2pm. Best of luck to Chris, Bradley and the team.
Clonmel Town advanced to the 5th round of the Munster Junior Cup by defeating Bay Rovers 5-1 on Sunday last and setup a mouth-watering clash with Rockmount next week in the Cork. Town started slowly and were 1-0 after five minutes play following a defensive mix-up but minutes later Ian Barnes had the sides level with a superb effort outside the box. Town created numerous chances in the first half but failed to add to their tally and the sides remained level at half-time. The second half started brightly for Town and Aaron Moroney put Town ahead following some neat work from the busy Barnes. Michael Coady minutes later made it 3-1 when he drifted in from the left and his low shot left the keeper helpless. Tony Scully made the game safe for Town as he scored a cracking free kick from the edge of the box. Scully added his second and Town’s fifth in the closing minutes as he was put through by a fine pass from Town debutant Ilja Zemen. The game finished on a 5-1 scoreline. Town now travel to Cork again next Sunday to take on the might of Rockmount. Well done to Charlie, Bobba and all the players on a great win.
The B team were disappointingly knocked out of the Paddy Purtill Cup on Sunday afternoon by fellow reserve side St Michaels. Town had done all the running in the first half and even had the ball in the back of the net from a Barry Kiely header but it was ruled out by a suspicious offside decision from the referee. Town failed to score in the first half which in hindsight would be their downfall as minutes into the second half Michaels took the lead due to a lack of concentration in the Town defence which saw the home side become more confident and gained control of the tie. Town made some personnel changes in midfield and came back into the game and was it not for some sloppy finishing could have equalised. Town’s best spell came in the last ten minutes virtually camping in the Michaels half but could not find the all important equaliser and exited the competition t the quarter final stage. Hard luck to all involved.
For the second week in a row the Youth team were knocked out of a major competition by Waterford Bohemians. Saturday night saw them defeated 1-0 in Waterford, more disappointingly after having played some superb football. Unfortunately they could not turn their possession into goals as they went down to a second half goal to exit the competition to the dismay of everyone involved. Hard luck to all involved. All is not lost as they are still on course to retain their Cup title and in the running for the League.
The U11 A team defeated Peake Villa 5-0 in Ferryhouse on Saturday morning thanks to two each from Kevin Fahey and Padraig Louram and another from Gavin Lonergan. The U11 B teams game against Cahir Park was called off. The U13's had it all too easy in Clogheen against Vee Rovers winning 9-0. The U14's made it 5 wins on the trot defeating Mullinahone 5-1 with the goals coming from the head of Shane Ryan, Caique Silva, Emmett Ryan, a sweet volley from captain Jonathan Ryan and the last from debutant Ross Crotty.
The A team travel the long distance to the seaside town of Bantry to take on Bay Rovers in the 4th round of the Munster Junior Cup. Current holders Town will be without captain Paul Scully who is out through ligament injury but should have enough strength to go through to for a 5th round tie against Rockmount the following week.
The reserve sides for both Clonmel Town and St Michaels go head to head this weekend in the Paddy Purtill Cup Quarter Final in Tipp Town. This is the first time the two sides have met. It is sure to be full of passion and intensity as the first team squads games go. Best of luck to Bradley, Johnny and all the players.
The Youth team re-open their battle with Waterford Bohs on Saturday night as they take them on in the last eight of the Munster Youth Cup. The Waterford side triumphed over Town in last weeks game in the FAI so all the initiative is with Town to get one over their opponents. Best of luck to all involved.
There are four Schoolboy teams in action this weekend. Both U11 teams are in action with the A team playing Peake Villa at home and the B team away to Cahir Park. The U13's travel to Vee Rovers and the U14 team entertain Mulinahone in Ferryhouse. Best of luck to all involved.
The club were dlighted recently on the news of Ollie Cahill being awarded Eircom League Player of the Year for 2007. Ollie was of course part of the famous 1994 side who won the FAI Junior Cup. Well done Ollie.
Our youth team lost out to Waterford Bohs in the 5th round of the FAI Youth Cup last Saturday. The game finished 0-0 after 90 minutes but two goals at the start of each period of extra time where enough to send Bohs through. Town did start the better of the two sides and in the 12th minute Rory Kiely headed just wide from a corner. Five minutes later Dwayne Burns was unlucky to see his shot go inches wide after a great through ball from Rory Kiely. In the second half Bohs came more into the game and forced a few chances. However in the 7oth minute David McGrath was unlucky to see his effort bounce wide. The game then went to extra time and Bohs scored either side of the two extra halves to go through to round six. This was an excellent game between two very good sides. However Town have an opportunity to reverse this result next Saturday when they travel to Waterford to play Bohs in the Munster Youth Cup. Kick off is at 7pm. Hard luck to Chris, Bradley and all the players
The Under 14s moved to the top of the table with a comfortable victory over Peake Villa in Ferryhouse last Saturday. The visitors, who are the only side to take points off this Town team so far this season, proved extremely difficult to break down in the early stages and it wasn't until captain Jonathan Ryan scored just before the break that Town took the lead. The second half was a different matter and Caique Silva doubled the lead when he finished a great cross from Shane Taylor. Shane Power made it three with a powerful shot from the edge of the area and midfielders Shane Ryan and Billy Hewitt added further goals before the end.
The U16's joined their U12 clubmates in the last sixteen of the national cup when they had an excellent victory over their midland visitors in Ferryhouse last Saturday. The early stages were a close affair and both sides struck the woodwork in the first ten minutes before Town started to get on top as the half wore on. Gavin Fraher broke the deadlock with a powerful header from an Alan Lambe corner before Lambe himself made it two when his next corner deceived the Athy defence and ended in the net. The second half was only ten minutes old when Town made the game safe. Alan Lambe picked the ball up near the half way line and weaved his way past a number of defenders before drilling a left foot shot into the bottom corner for a wonderful goal. With ten minutes left Evan Maguire put the icing on the cake when he scored the fourth to crown a fully deserved win for Billy Lambe's side who now look forward to a last sixteen meeting away to Tramore Athletic.
The U14's have a home tie with Peake Villa in Ferryhouse at 10.45am. The U12's who were scheduled to play St Michaels have no game as this fixture was postponed.
The Youths entertain Waterford Bohs in the Complex on Saturday afternoon in the 5th round of the FAI Youth Cup. Kick-off is set for 2.30pm. Best of luck to all.
The B team are the only Junior side in action this weekend and travel to Palmers Hill to take on Cashel in a top of the table clash. This is fixed for 3pm.
Town's involvement in the FAI Junior Cup for 2007 ended on SUnday in Dublin as favourites Killester Utd beat them 2-0 AET. Both goals were scored in the 2nd period of extra time. Town could have no complaints having being beaten by a very good outfit. Hard luck to all involved.
The U12's scraped a win over St Kevins 1-0 thanks to a seecond half strike by Eoin Fitzgerald, the U11's defeated Cashel Town 3-1 with goals from Sean Gunne, Kevin Fahey and Harry O'Connor. On Sunday the U16's defeated Michaels with goals from Brian Smith and Craig Brew. Well done to all.
The Youths are on course to retain their Tipperary Cup title after defeating Clonmel Celtic in Ferryhouse on Saturday in the Semi Final thanks to two goals each from Dwaine Burns, Rory Kiey and David McGrath. Well done to all.
If you are traveling to Dublin for the game, here are the directions to Killester village. After you reach Newlands Cross, please follow these directions
At Red Cow Roundabout take the 1st exit, then join the M50 motorway (signposted Northbound, Airport)The U12's continued their march in the SFAI Cup with a 2-1 win over Blarney Utd in the Complex on Saturday afternoon. Town opened the scoring thanks to a penalty from Evan Comerford after Bill Maher had been taken down inside the square just before half-time. Blarney evened things up with 10 minutes gone in the 2nd half from a ferocious shot which was spiled by Comerford and gifted Blarney an equaliser until James Murphy stole the show with a fine individual goal rounding the keeper to see him team through to the 6th round with minutes remaining. The U14's had an easy run out with a nine goal haul against Mullinahone in the league. Two each from Caique Silva, Michael Quinlivan, Danny O'Connor and a goal each from Billy Hewitt, Shane Taylor and Liam Boland gave the defending champions the three deserved points away from home. The U16's beat Cahir Park 3-0 thanks to goals from David McGrath, Eugene Davey and an OG which gives them two out of two played in the league. Well done to everyone involved.
Town overcame Bansha Celtic in the Complex on Sunday afternoon in very wet and windy condtions which made any sort of decent football somewhat difficult. The difference in the end was a goal from the boot of Slovakian Jan Seamonick and his 2nd of the season to ensure Town look to win their record fourth straight league title. Match report to follow. Well done to Charlie, Bobba and all the players.
The Youths continued their fantastic recent away form defeating local rivals Clonmel Celtic in the Bypass 1-0 in not the best of conditions on Saturday afternoon. David McGrath once again did the damage as his first half strike ensured Town kept up their chances of a league title. They now are just three points behind St Michaels with a game in hand. Well done to Chris, Bradley and all the players.
The vital league tie against Moyglass on Sunday afternoon was postponed due to an unplayable pitch. This will more than likely be played next weekend.
The U15's romped to a 5-1 victory over local rivals Clerihan in Ferryhouse on Sturday afternoon. Craig Brew opened the scoring with ten minutes gone to make it 1-0 to Town. Brew doubled his tally to make it 2-0 ten minutes later beating the offside trap and shooting past the keeper to give them a comfortable half-time lead. Town tore into the Clerihan from the restart and Evan McGuire increased their lead with a fine effort inside the square to make it 3-0. Minutes later Evan O'Dwyer missed a chance to make it 4-0 after he blazed over from the spot after Damian McCarthy had been upended in the box. Clerihan did pull a goal back to make it 3-1 but some changes in Town's firepower saw substitute Caique Silva make it 4-1 and moments later Brew claim his deserved hatrick for a 5-1 thrashing. The U13's had a great win over Clonmel Celtic in Ferryhouse on 3-0 scoreline with the vital goals coming from Michael Quinlivan(2) and Philip Noonan. Well done to both teams. The two U11 A & B games were victims of the bad weather due to unplayable pitches.
Both Junior teams are back to domestic league action this weekend. The A team following their heroics in the FAI Junior Cup last weekend welcome Bansha Celtic to the Complex. This game is certain to be quite different to the last time the two sides met in Celtic Park when Town romped to a 9-1 victory. Bansha have since improved and will prove a stiff test for Charlie and Bobba's boys. The B team have a vital top of the table clash with Moyglass Utd. A win here will put them in the driving seat. The B team had a great win over their opponents in the league earlier on in the season but that will also count for nothing. Both games kick off at 2.30pm. Best of luck to both teams.
The big games just keep on coming for the Youth team as this Saturday will see them play rivals Clonmel Celtic. This is a must game for the Youths. If they do not take full points it could mean an end to their league ambitions. This game kicks off at 2.30pm in Ferryhouse.
It is a busy weekend ahead on the Schoolboy front with no less than four teams in action. The U11 A team will be away to Cahir Park and the U11 B team are home to St Michaels. The U13's take on local rivals Clonmel Celtic in Ferryhouse while also in Ferryhouse the U15's play host to Clerihan, best of luck to all teams.
Town produced one of their best displays this year defeating Limerick high flyers Janesboro 3-0 in the Complex to book a place in the 7th round of the FAI Junior Cup. Town had a dream start as a mix up in the Janesboro defence saw Raymie Condon react quickest to put his team 1-0 up. Paul Scully put Town 2-0 up with two minutes to the half-time whistle when he snuck in at the back post to tap home. Ian Barnes sealed the tie as a contest when his shot from 25 yards zipped past the keeper, hit the crossbar and spun into the net for quite an amazing strike. Match report to follow. Well done to Charlie, Bobba and all the players.
The B team took a giant step in qualifing for their third Shield Final in as many years as they swept past Vee Rovers in a blustery Clogheen on Sunday morning. Town opened the scoring in the first tem minutes as Glen Conways sweet pass saw Richie Crowe dodge the offside trap to round the oncoming keeper. Town pushed forward in search of their second and were lucky on a number of occasions. Town recieved a setback as Rovers pulled one back as a cross wasnt dealt with efficiently and a man was onhand at the back post to strike home. Town restored their lead on the stroke of half-time as Richie Crowe jumped highest to nod the ball towards the goal only to be deflected of a defender and into the net which gave the visitors a 2-1 advantage. Town really showed their class as in the second half playing against a strong wind produced the better football and within minutes of the restart a fantastic three man move involving Richie Crowe, Barry Kiely and Declan O'Brien ended with Youth player John O'Brien fnishing to the net which put them 3-1 up. O'Brien terrorised the Vee defence in the 2nd half and he got his second of the morning to make it 4-1 with a clinical finish following a dazzling 20 yard run. With ten minutes left on the clock super sub James Power showed he still has the touches with some trademark trickery as he rounded the keeper to make it 5-1 and his first of the season.
Both U12 & U14 were victorious over Cahir Park last Saturday morning. The U12's ran out easy 7-0 winners thanks to two each from Bill Maher and Colman Kennedy and one each from Gregory Henry, Sam Ryan and Kieran Brady. The U14's gave their title aspirations a major boost defeating arch rivals Cahir Park 4-0 with the goals coming from Michael Quinlivan, Caique Silva, Billy Hewitt and Shane Fagan. Well done to both teams.
The Youth team qualified for the Quarter Final of the Munster Youths Cup by overcoming a dogged Caherconlish outfit in Ferryhouse on Saturday afternoon by a solitary goal. Both sides were all level at half-time but some second half substitutions from Town seemed the tonic as super sub Bazz McGrath shot home from the edge the area with 15 minutes remaining. Town will now meet Waterford Bohemians in the last eight. Well done to Chris, Bradley and their team.
Both U12 & U14 sides are in action against Cahir Park this Saturday in Ferryhouse. These are mouth-watering prospects and the result of these games will hve a big impact on the league especially in the case of U14 level. Best of luck to both teams.
The Youth team resume their quest for Towns 1st ever Munster Youths Cup as they entertain Caherconlish of Limerick on Satrday afternoon in Ferryhouse at 2pm. This is a promising Youth side and under the guidance of Chris Regan and past Munster Youth Cup winning manager Bradley Devine they should be well prepared for this one. Best of luck to all.
The B team look to qualify for their 3rd straight Shield Final as they travel to Clogheen on Sunday morning to take on Vee Rovers in the Division 2 Shield Semi Final 1st Leg. Town defeated Vee in the same venue only less than a month ago but that result will count for nothing and should expect a tough test. Best of luck to Bradley, Johnny and all the players.
This Sundays shoot out between Clonmel Town and Janesboro in round six of the Statoil FAI Junior Cup should be a terrific encounter. Janesboro are currently top of the Limerick League and flying high. Town recieved a setback last week when they were unceremoniously beaten by Rock Rovers in the Tipperary Cup so will have it all to do to advance to the last 16 of the competition last won by Town in 1994. Best of luck to Charlie, Bobba and all the players.
The draw for round two of the Tipperary Cup last monday night. Clonmel Town B who are the clubs only representative left in the competition following the A teams defeat were given a bye to the third round. In the Paddy Purtill Cup 2nd round they will face fellow reserve team St Michaels B. St Michaels will have home advantage in this fixture.
Town's Rock Rovers cup hoodoo struck again last Sunday as they defeated our A team 2-1 in Deerpark. Rock took the lead early on in the game following a low shot which decieved Richie Ryan in goal. Town fought back courageously as expected and were all level 5 minutes before halftime as Tony Scully reached double figures for the season as he struck with a sweet right foot volley which whizzed past the keeper for his 10th goal this season. As conditions deteriorated in Rovers second pitch the game became very scrappy and could of went either way as both defences struggled to cope with the heavy pitch. Unfortuately for Town it was Rock who struck the next, a goal which was to be the final nail in the Town's coffin. A free kick box evaded the wall which left Richie Ryan helpless in the goal. Town will need to up their game 100% next weekend against Janesboro if they wish to continue ther cup exploits in the FAI Junior. Hard to luck to Charlie, Bobba and all the players.
The B team entertained Galbally Utd B in the 1st round of the Tipperary Cup on Sunday morning in Ferryhouse in terrible conditions for football. Right from the very start Town made ther intentions clear with both Barry Kiely and Richie Crowe both going close in the first 5 minutes. Galbally to their credit stood up to Town and had held Town scoreless up the the 20th minute until Declan O'Brien broke clear on goal and he slid the ball through the keepers legs. Barry Kiely made it 2-0 on the half hour mark when he was onhand to follow in with a rebound after the keeper saved from O'Brien. Town gave themseves a 3-0 lead at half time when old hand Robbie Boland scored a marvellous individual goal on his return and first start of the season. In the 2nd half Town faced an enormous breeze which curtailed their attacking intentions but still had numourous chances to increase their lead but failed to take advantage. The defence held their own and kept a welcome clean sheet for Town to advance to round two thanks to a neat 3-0 victory. Well done to Glen, Bradley and all the players.
The Youth team got their league campaign back on track with a well deserved 1-0 victory over rivals St Michaels in Cooke Park on Saturday afternoon. Town had the majority of the play and played some neat football but failed to break down the home team and went in all level at the break. Town contined their superiority in the 2nd half and it was only a matter of time before they got their just reward. With 20 minutes on the clock a decieving shot from Dwaine Burns was spilled by the keeper and Stephen Browne was on hand to force home to rebound. Town held out for a deserved victory in the final minutes. Well done to Chris, Bradley and their team.
Both the A & B teams games in the Tipperary Cup which were called off on Sunday due to the bad weather have now been refixed for the following Sunday the 7th of January. Best of luck to both teams.