Hard luck to Carrigeen Boys school team in the county final stage of the FAI Spar 5-a side competition, they were undone by an iffy refereeing decision at a crucial moment. Great experience gained and well done to all boys as well as Mr Duggan for looking after them.

Our U11 squad travelled to Wadding Park in Poleberry this evening to take on Bohs and put in excellent performances. Never an easy place to go, but the kids done themselves proud with Josh McLoughlin starring in one game and young Ethan Owens making his debut, showed why he will have a big future.

A year has passed since our friend and loyal clubman Coach Rocky left us. To say he is missed around both the club and Mooncoin village is an understatement. His colourful presence in his club top around the place will never be forgotten. An anniversary mass for ‘Rocky’ will be on this Saturday evening in Mooncoin church at 6.30pm.

Tomorrow:
U11 away to Bohs, kick off 7.15.
All kids to be there for 6.45.
Thursday:
U15 away to Carrick, kick off 6.15.

With just two games remaining in the league we faced a potentially tricky game against Abbeyside today.
Any worries about a nervous performance were put to bed after five minutes when a corner delivered into the box was pounced on by James Delahunty and he finished easily for the teams 50th goal of the season.
Goal number two followed soon after when relentless pressure on the visiting defenders saw Lee Tracey steal the ball from a defender and slot home his 19th goal of the season.
The display became a little sloppy for the remainder of the half apart from a piece of genius by Dan Fewer who beat his man on the right of the box and conjured up a bit of magic to stick his shot in the top corner from the end line .
The second half saw a big improvement as we kept the ball and played at a good tempo to keep the visitors pressed deep into their own half for long periods.
This pressure was rewarded when a deep corner from Dan Cleary was headed back into the six yard box and Evan made no mistake with a neat finish into the corner.
We continued to dominate possession and went close to extending the lead on several occasions before the fifth goal arrived with fifteen minutes remaining .A brilliant pass from Ben into Evan who laid off a great pass for Conor Stacey to hit a first touch curling shot to the top corner .
Final score 5.0
Good performance from all the squad today and it takes the hunt for the title to the final game where we will have to overcome neighbours Kilmacow in the
“el classico” to have a chance of League honours.
This team has put in an unbelievable effort in training and matches all season and a massive show of support at this game from all involved in the club would be greatly appreciated by these lads.

Our u10 girls put up a battling performance against a nifty Ballyduff this afternoon in Ashgrove. A very young squad who are learning the whole time will benefit from today’s game, back to the training ground on Wednesday evening.

Our u8 and u9s travelled in to the Kingfisher complex to play Bohs in a series of games in lovely weather conditions. An early start didn’t deter the kids with over 50 kids going at it for the hour with goals,saves,tackles and plenty fun had. Big thanks to Jason Ryan and his crew for hosting us.

Congratulations to Carrigeen boys team who this week qualified for the county final section of the FAI Spar 5 a-side schools competition. Also, hard luck to Scoil Mhuire Mooncoin girls who after performing brilliantly bowed out of the second qualifying section.

Best of luck to all boys and girls celebrating their confirmation this Sunday, fingers crossed the weather is fine for the day.

Tomorrow:
u10 home to Ballyduff, kick off 4pm
Sunday:
Youths home to Abbeyside, kick off 2pm