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A New Beginning

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In 2018, The Mooncoin Celtic Finance and Development Committee was formed with the sole aim of developing the new Mooncoin Celtic home ground in Suir Crescent over a four-year period.

The committee held its first official meeting in July 2018 and at this time, the committee members included Denis Healy (Chairperson), John Ryan (Vice Chairperson), Seamus Comerford and Noel O Keeffe (Co-Treasurers), Michelle O Hanlon (Secretary), Tom Grant, Gillian Bailey, and Michael Comerford. 

Work on the new home ground had already begun with a massive overhaul of the drainage system. Since then, major works on the pitch development, dressing rooms and flood lights has been completed with a total spend of just over €400,000.

The money to complete this work came from the Sports Capital Grant, Kilkenny County Council grants and loans from the Waterford Junior League and Clann Credo. None of this would have been achievable without the continued success of our 300 Club Lottery Syndicate.

We would like to thank all the shareholders of the 300 Club for their continued support which has attributed to the prevalent success of the syndicate and of the development and allowed us to be in a position to attain grants and loans.

It is time now for a change as the current Finance and Development Committee step down and a new committee to come on board. The new committee are Mervyn O Callaghan (Chairperson), Kieran Holohan (Vice – Chair), David Brennan (Secretary), Caroline O Mahoney and Eileen McGrath (Co-Treasurers), Aideen Murphy .

We wish the new committee all the success in completing the development in Suir Crescent and look forward to a bright future for Mooncoin Celtic with big plans in the pipeline.

 

 

50-50 Draw Winner for late October draw is

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The Mooncoin Celtic Schoolgirls and Schoolboys 50/50 draw was held this Sunday and the winner is:

Kathleen O’Brien

Kathleen won €202

Next draw is 6th of November at 6:00pm.

Entry  envelopes are available in all the following businesses :

Blanchfields Centra, Mooncoin Costcutter, Crokes Shop, Comerfords Bar, Royal Oak, Bubbles and Bows, Mondo’s Takeaway 

Thank you all for the continued support.

New signs in place

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A massive thank you to Universal Graphics for the two new signs in Suir Crescent. Just scan the QR code on the sign and sign up to join our 300 Club with flexible payment options.

The Mooncoin Celtic 300 Club syndicate has been the main driving force behind the development to date.

U12 Girls SFAI Cup:
Mooncoin Celtic 3 – 3 Gorey Rangers.

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AET, Gorey Rangers won 2-1 on penalties.


An absolute belter of a cup tie between two evenly matched teams and the large crowd present were enthralled throughout the 80 minutes.
Gorey went ahead after 10 minutes with a long range effort which evaded Hannah Dobbyn on goal.

The girls were quick to bounce back and a pass from Courtenay O’Shea Power saw Molly Walsh steer home the equaliser. 1 all at half time but the girls flew out of the traps and took a deserved lead again through Molly Walsh after a long kick out from Hannah Dobbyn.

Gorey responded with 10 left on the clock to make it 2-2 before we broke away and Áine O’Sullivan scored to have us in the driving seat. With the clock just tipping 60 minutes Gorey Rangers broke clear to get a last gasp equaliser.

Extra time saw each side have a few chances but no more goals followed. On on to the dreaded penalty shoot out where 18 penalties were taken with some great saves by each keeper but Gorey came out on top 2-1 on penalties.


Heartbreaking stuff and plenty tears afterwards but a very good performance by everyone involved.


Big thanks to Ashling Dobbyn for overseeing refreshments before, during and after the game and also thank you to all parents for supplying baked goods.

Best of luck to Gorey Rangers in the next round and safe trip home.

Footpaths are ready

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This week saw the completion of 165 metres of footpaths in Suir Crescent allowing pedestrians to walk safely all the way to the dressing rooms without the worry of traffic.

Watmór Construction and Civil Ltd have again done an excellent job on the development by extending the parking area to double our parking capacity and constructing the footpath for safe entry for all kids in to the ground.

50-50 winner in October picks up their winning cheque

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Congratulations to our most recent winner of our Schoolgirls and Schoolboys 50 50 draw, Hannah O’Shea who wins €223 for supporting the club. Great to see a near neighbour of the club getting lucky.

There are more 50-50 draws to come with draw envelopes available from local businesses and from training sessions.

  • Crokes Shop
  • Blanchfields Centra
  • Costcutter Mooncoin
  • Comerfords 1778 Mooncoin
  • Royal Oak Mooncoin
  • Mondos
  • Bubbles and Bows

You can also enter the draw online at https://mooncoinceltic.com/mcfcs-50-50-split-the-pot/

Weekend Review

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Last weekend saw a very busy one with 10 teams involved but unfortunately only two victories recorded.

U12A
Mooncoin Celtic 0
Villa 2
This squad will be wondering what they have to do to win as they dominated for long periods without getting the all important goals.

U12B
Mooncoin Celtic 1
Stradbally 4
This new group showed lots of improvement and will be happy with valuable game time and experience gained. Noel Doyle got on the scoresheet in this one.

U14A
Kilmacow 2
Mooncoin Celtic 0
A tight first half saw it end scoreless and it was always going to be that way. Kilmacow got the breakthrough just after half time and sealed the game late on.

U14B
Mooncoin Celtic 3
Bohs 1
Goals from Jake Clarke, Eloi and Aoibhe Rees saw this squad secure three points and continue their good start.

U16
Ferrybank 6
Mooncoin 0
A tough morning against very good opposition, a few defensive lapses proved costly but this group will continue to work hard and results will follow.

3rd Division
Kilbarry 3
Mooncoin Celtic 0
A quick start by Kilbarry saw them 2 up in 20 minutes and bar a couple of half chances for ourselves, Kilbarry dominated throughout and sealed the three points with a late third goal.

U10 Girls
Our u10 girls had their first outing of the season against Villa and will be happy enough with plenty of goals scored and more importantly game time experienced.

U14A Girls SFAI Cup
Mooncoin Celtic 0
Burrin Celtic 5
A very impressive Burrin Celtic came to visit on Sunday afternoon and progressed to the next round but our girls stuck at it throughout the game in horrendous conditions.

U14B Girls
Cappoquin 8
Mooncoin Celtic 2
An interesting one this game was. A deserved win for Cappoquin with the girls having an off day, goals from Sophie Phelan and an og put a gloss on the scoreline.

U17 Girls
Mooncoin Celtic 4
Villa 1
Two wins from two but they were made to work hard for this one against a tough villa side. Goals from Emily Blackmore 2, Ella Brennan and Sommer Grant saw three points secured.