The best possible response after a frustrating game last week.

Both teams got stuck in straight away, with the two sides playing open attacking football. Mooncoin winning the early exchanges and were rewarded with an early goal from Mike O’Keeffe. We didn’t settle well after taking the lead and Saviours punished us and we’re back on level terms almost immediately. A soft penalty to Saviours, moments later, was a cruel blow, and after having the most of the play, found ourselves behind going in at the break.

We flew out of the traps in the second half and pressed Saviours well but were caught early on the break and conceded a sickening third goal.

The most impressive feature of the performance tonight was not letting the heads drop, not panicking under pressure and the belief this team had in themselves. For the next twenty minutes, Mooncoin played their best football so far this season. Led by Adam Conway, the back 4 played a high line and Alex Bailey, Liam Hogan and Ciara O’Keeffe, with Michael Cronin as the holding midfielder, snuffed out anything Saviours threw at them. We started to attack Saviours down the wings with Aaron Fewer spraying balls to Mike O’Keeffe on the right and Conor Dermody on the left. Switching the play started to yield results and a quick brace from Sam Hartwell and Conor Dermody brought us back level. Mooncoin now smelled blood and continued to press high. Lee Freyne latched on to perfectly weighted pass from Aaron Fewer to make it 4. Mike O’Keeffe hit a screamer from outside the box to make it 5, and his second of the night. Mooncoin were not letting up and shortly after, Sam Hartwell hit them for 6 and bagged his second of the night. Saviours were shell shocked. Having been 3 – 1 up, now found themselves 3 – 6 down. The drama wasn’t over yet however and Saviours managed a consolation goal but we were in control and under the command of Jake Moore in goal, closed out the game with ease.

Patrick Dermody and Will Cuddihy provided much needed cover gave good accounts of themselves when called into action.

A great result for the Under 13’s who are already looking forward to next weeks game against St. Paul’s.

Two of the happiest men in Mooncoin tonight. 2B league trophy with 2 life long club members Dixie and Straight lines. ⚽️⚽️⚽️

Two days to go to the big fundraiser ‘The 20K drop’ in the parish hall. WHO WANTS TO WIN €2500? If you do, get yourselves down Saturday night and support your local club for what promises to be a great night. The people of Mooncoin have been very good to date with their support, parents are right behind us purchasing group tickets and playing their part as they always do. We are asking everyone, and we mean everyone to share this post with friends and get as many people to attend Saturday night. There will be a bar open on the night and parking will be available at the hall and church car parks. Tickets are limited, so get yourselves down early to avoid disappointment. See ye all Saturday night.

Fixture this evening . Our 2B league winners play the 1st round of the cup with a 6.30 kick off against tramore who were there closest rivals in the league .
Afterwards the league trophey will be presented to the team in ashgrove .
Also comerfords bar are putting on a few bottles of bubbly after the presentation , all support most welcome .

Today: U11 away to Seaview Celtic, kick off 7pm. A nice trip to the seaside for the lads who haven’t played in a number of weeks. This group have done extremely well all season and with most of them underage again next season the future is very bright.

Tomorrow: 2nd division cup home to Tramore is cancelled and will now be played Friday evening at 6.30 in Ashgrove.
Champions of the 2B league against runners up. The lads will have enjoyed the celebrations after Sundays league win but will be focused on a good cup run where Tramore stand in their way in round one.

Thursday: U13 home to St Saviour’s, kick off 6.30
After a disappointing defeat to Bohs last week, this squad will hope to put in an improved performance and take something from this game. Best of luck to all teams and support is most welcome at all games.

The rescheduled 20k Drop show will take place this Saturday night 28th April at 8pm in Mooncoin parish hall. Tickets purchased for the original show still stand or tickets can be purchased on the night. After a rollercoaster couple of weeks for everyone in the club, we hope that we get as many people there on the night for what promises to be a great night with 8 people getting the chance to win €2500 each. There will be a bar open in the hall on the night aswell. Parking will be available at the hall or at the church car park. Your continued support is very much appreciated as we get ready to resume works on the new development and we look forward to seeing you there on the night. Please,please, share this post.

A big congratulations to our near neighbours Kilmacow who secured the 1B league title today. Not a bad day for South Kilkenny!

Bad day at the office for 4th division. Beaten 1 – 0 by ourselves really.

Probably the least impressive performance of the season which can be put down to 3 games in seven days. Tired legs and brains conspired against us to make us look like first timers rather than veterans in a game of few chances.

We need to regroup now and take all 6 points from remaining fixtures to have a chance of silverware. Best to put this behind us now and move on.

Congratulations to Wayne, Robbie, Noel & all the players on their title win this morning. Best team always win the league ⚽️⚽️