School Boys/Girls and Junior League Football in South Kilkenny
This coming Sunday at 12 noon in the RSC in Waterford, our ladies team will compete in the Munster Shield Final against Limerick club Ashling Annacotty. This is a huge day for the club, probably the biggest in our 57 year history.
We are asking every man,woman and child in Mooncoin to get to the RSC on Sunday to shout on these girls to glory. Please do your best to support and tell all your family and friends to support too.
Ladies League Results
Mooncoin Celtic 8
Villa 0
After the heavy defeat away to Dungarvan, the girls were keen to start fast and get back doing the basics. They flew out of the traps with goals from Sarah Walsh with a hat trick, Bethany Carroll, Ella Brennan and Aoibhe Rees putting them 6 up at the break. Second half goals from Bethany Carroll and Aoibhe Rees secured a resounding win against a young Villa side.
Mooncoin Celtic 3
Park Rangers 0
A sunny wednesday evening in Suir Crescent saw the girls dominating a first half but couldn’t get the breakthrough until a speculative effort from Bethany Carroll squeezed past the keeper just before half time. Becky Connaughton buried a free kick on the hour mark before Ella Brennan with a trademark bullet goal secured the three points.
Two wins on the bounce and two clean sheets ahead of the upcoming Munster Junior Shield Final on Sunday 13th. Preparation will now focus on that historic game for the club and we hope to see as many from Mooncoin in the RSC on Sunday 13th at 12 noon.
Final well done to the Waterford League Ladies team on their convincing win recently away to Wexford in the Angela Hearst group game. We had Ella Brennan in the squad for this one.
3B League Result
Tramore 3
Mooncoin Celtic 3
The boys continued their good run and will be disappointed not to have taken three points on offer. Goals from Adam Cunningham and Kieran Fagan had them two up in the first half but Tramore pulled back to level up before half time. Tramore then took the lead early in the second half before DT McGrath continued his good form with an equaliser. Disappointing result after taking control early but an improvement nonetheless. The lads were delighted to hand U15 Goalkeeper Bradley Nolan his debut and Bradley was excellent throughout showing how comfortable and confident he is regardless of his age.
3rd Division Cup Result
Villa 1
Mooncoin Celtic 2
An excellent result on villa’s astro pitch especially after going behind to a soft penalty on half time which Bradley Nolan nearly kept out. Adam Walsh equalised early in the second half and the lads dominated villa and eventually got the winner through Tommy Lennon with the clock running down. Great win and a home quarter final against Park Rangers to come after the mid season break.
Dungarvan Utd 8
Mooncoin Celtic 1
After the heroics in Clare, it was back to business in the local league with the first league game played in hot conditions in Abbeyside FC against a very good Dungarvan team. They showed their class throughout and rattled in some class goals throughout. Emily Blackmore got our only goal on the night.
U13D Cup Final
Mooncoin Celtic 2
Ballyduff 1
A tight tense game was anticipated and it certainly played out that way with no goals in normal time but we had plenty chances through Seanie, Billy and Tyler hit the post with a header. Extra time kicked off and Lexi released Billy from the start and he made no mistake after breaking away from the defence. We had another couple of chances but didn’t take them and paid the price with Ballyduff equalising from long range. The second period came and we peppered the Ballyduff goal but to no avail with penalties looking likely but Seanie had other ideas as he jinxed his way in to the box and rifled home the winner to clinch the cup and also the double. Great scenes after the game as Jonathan raised the Mitchell Kennedy cup aloft and Tyler raised the league trophy. Some great memories created by this squad which had a sprinkling of different ages and characters. McDonald’s played host to the after party with singing and dancing aplenty. 🏆🏆
That brings the curtain down on our underage season with one league and two cups clinched 🏆🏆🏆, we had four teams finish second in their leagues, we were beaten in two other cup finals, beaten in 6 cup semi finals too. A decent underage season overall.
History Made as Our Ladies Team Become the First in the Club to Reach a Munster Final!
On Friday night, our Ladies team made history, becoming the first ever from the club to reach a Munster Final after a dramatic and hard-fought victory away to Tulla in the *Munster Shield Semi Final* .
Through sheer determination, passion, and hard work, this group has grown into something truly special.
Despite being the stronger side from the outset, we found ourselves 2-0 down inside the opening 30 minutes. But in true Mooncoin spirit, the girls refused to drop their heads. Their desire to fight back was relentless. Wave after wave of pressure followed, and their efforts were finally rewarded in the 55th minute when a free kick from Becky Connaughton was spilled by the Tulla goalkeeper, and Emily Blackmore reacted quickest to slot home and put us back in the game.
From that moment on, the belief and work ethic of the team were unmistakable. Every player dug deep. With just five minutes left on the clock, that belief paid off—Emily threaded a perfectly timed through ball to Ella Brennan, who made no mistake and hammered home the equaliser. Mooncoin had fought their way back. And were rewarded with a chance to build on that with extra time .
As the match went into extra time, legs were tired, but hearts were strong. The girls, now full of confidence, continued to push forward. Their persistence paid off again when Ella’s corner caused chaos in the box and Becky got the decisive touch to put us ahead for the first time in the match.
Tulla weren’t done yet, and it took a fantastic low save from Abbie Hassett to keep our lead intact. But Mooncoin kept pushing. Our fourth came when another excellent corner from Ella found Shauna Mullowney at the back post, who showed great composure to tee up Hannah Carroll—who unleashed a stunning strike from outside the box to score her first goal for this Ladies Team. And what a time to get it!
It was a phenomenal team performance—one built on fight, heart, and unshakable determination. Every player left everything on the pitch. The desire to win and the work rate shown throughout proved why this group of players have earned their place in a Munster Final.
We now await the winners of the other semi-final between Aisling Annacotty and Riverstown . Preparation is well and truly underway and the squad was back training last night . The Munster finals will take place on July 13th .
A big weekend for the club with two Munster Semi Finals and our u13B side in action on Saturday morning hoping to clinch the league.
Friday evening sees our Ladies team head to Clare for a 7.30 kick off against Tulla Utd with the place in the Munster Shield Final on offer.
Saturday sees our second u13 squad head to Southend knowing a win will clinch the league. They’ve been in terrific form throughout the season and will do everything to get their hands on the title.
Sunday
Carrigaline are the visitors on Sunday at 2pm for the u17 Girls Munster Shield semi final where the girls will be aiming to upset the odds and get to the final.
Please get out and support our sides this weekend
U12 Cup Semi Final Result
Mooncoin Celtic 1
Carrick United 2
A sluggish start saw this team two down early on and they left themselves too much to do against a dogged Carrick side. Disappointing result but a positive season put in by a big squad.
U13A Result
Mooncoin Celtic 0
Carrick United 5
Short a lot of regulars for one reason or another saw Carrick clock up the goals and take the three points.
U13B Result
Mooncoin Celtic 3
Park Rangers 1
Goals from Billy, Seanie and Dionis secured the three points on offer to put this squad within touching distance of the league title.
Mooncoin Celtic 0
De la Salle 0
First played second with the squad knowing a win would be enough to clinch the league but a solid De la Salle team held out after a titanic battle.
U13B Cup Quarter final Result
Villa 1
Mooncoin Celtic 4
A slow start in breezy conditions saw villa take a deserved lead before Seanie and Lexi put the lads ahead. Two excellent finishes from Billy in the second half secured a semi final slot.
U13B Cup Semi final Result
Mooncoin Celtic 6
Piltown 1
A damp evening for a derby game with both teams cagey from the off. Dionis opened the scoring before piltown deservedly equalised. Billy put us ahead before half time and the second half saw further goals from Seanie,Shay, Billy and Shane secured a place against Ballyduff in the cup final.
U11D Cup Final
Ballinroad 0
Mooncoin Celtic 0
Ballinroad win 3-0 on penalties.
A bright morning in Tramore saw an even game played out with plenty chances for both sides. Extra time saw no goals and on to dreaded penalties and unfortunately Ballinroad came out on top.
1B League Result
Ballinroad 1
Mooncoin Celtic 0
First defeat of the season for this squad with Ballinroad deservedly taking the three points.
3B League Result
Mooncoin Celtic 2
Seaview Celtic 0
A richly deserved three points for Johnny’s lads with two second half goals from Adam Walsh and Kieran Fagan securing the three points.
U14 Cup Final Result
Mooncoin Celtic 2
Villa 1 (AET)
Drama of the highest order last Saturday evening in Tramore with young Jack T climbing highest to head a last second equaliser to send the crowd wild. Further drama was to follow in extra time with Ali battling to send Aaron D through to slide home the winner and win the Cup. Well deserved win for a good bunch of boys.
U16 Girls Result
Tramore 7
Mooncoin Celtic 1
Title chasing Tramore proved too strong despite us taking an early lead through Anna R and having a few chances early on . A lot of this squad are under age again next season so experience gathered this season should stand to them. Congratulations to Tramore who deservedly won the League.
Clover Tournament
Our young academy boys kindly Sponsored by Eastgate Engineering took part in the Ferrybank Clover Tournament which was run by the evergreen Mick Mullowney who continues to do a marvellous job every year. Lots of fun was had by the boys with them getting a win in their third game after two defeats.
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U11D Cup Semi final Result
Ferrybank 2
Mooncoin Celtic 4
A fast start and a quick fire goal from Tadhg M set the boys on their way with further goals from Oodhran, Liam and John Joe sends the boys through to the cup final on bank holiday Monday against Ballinroad in Tramore.
U12 Cup Result
Mooncoin Celtic 2
Dungarvan 1
A tight game with very little between the teams required a second half penalty from Dionos to send them through to the quarter finals. Tom M continued his hot streak with a screamer in the first half.
U12 Cup Quarter final Result
Piltown 0
Mooncoin Celtic 2
A tight derby game which thankfully went our way with both goals coming from Tom M.
Sends the squad through to a home Semi final against Carrick United.
U13A Result
Mooncoin Celtic 1
De la Salle 1
Billy opened the scoring with a first half strike and chances came and went before De la Salle equalised. The lads had a late goal disallowed for offside which could have yielded the three points. Improved performance from all the squad.
U13B Result
Mooncoin Celtic 3
Ferrybank 0
A polished performance with second half goals from Dionos, OG and Tyler sees this squad stay top with three games to go. Park Rangers at home next Saturday to come.
1B League Result
Mooncoin Celtic 0
Southend 0
League leaders came to Suir Crescent on Sunday morning hoping to extend their winning run but met a stubborn home side. Plenty chances for each team but two solid defences and goalkeepers couldn’t be breached.
U16A Girls Result
Mooncoin Celtic 1
Piltown 4
Title chasing Piltown were the visitors on a sunny afternoon and the girls set their stall out early to contain the dangerous piltown attack. Losing Sophie early on to a broken collar bone did not help things but a penalty was tucked away by Lexi to send us one up. Gaynor cup keeper Hannah then saved a penalty and it looked like the girls would get to half time with the lead but two scrappy goals just before half time undone the hard work. An early goal in the second half killed off the game but the girls persevered and put it up to piltown in a physical battle throughout. A sloppy fourth saw piltown take the three points. Much improved by all the girls on duty.
3B League Result
Mooncoin Celtic 3
Piltown 4
A mad game littered with errors saw piltown take the derby honours. Goals on the night from DT McGrath with a double and James Blackmore weren’t enough unfortunately.
U18 Girls League Result
Carrick United 2
Mooncoin Celtic 1
A winner deep deep in to injury time for Carrick United saw them crowned league champions. The girls gave it their all back and took an early lead through Katelyn Moore but Carrick equalised with a tidy finish on the half hour. Emily was unlucky with an effort with ten minutes remaining before that late finish secured the title for Carrick. Congratulations to Carrick on the league win.
We held our weekly Eastgate Engineering sponsored Dixie Dribblers Academy session in fine weather and also hosted Piltown in u9 games. Congratulations to player of the week winners TJ, Oisin, Jack, Aria and Gianni 🏆⚽️.
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Our Eastgate Engineering sponsored Dixie Dribblers Academy hosted Piltown AFC academy last Friday evening in glorious sunshine in Suir Crescent. Plenty fun had by all involved. Thanks to Richie and all Piltown coaches for coming down.
Congratulations also to our Eastgate Engineering player of the week winners Daniel, Ben, Cathal, Andrea, Jake & Hugo ⚽️🏆⚽️
U14 Cup Semi final Result
Piltown 1
Mooncoin Celtic 2 (AET)
High drama in piltown last Friday evening when it took a last gasp winner direct from a corner by Kevin to separate the sides. Fionn had scored in normal time but Piltown were full value for forcing the game to extra time. Cup final to come against Villa.
U11D Cup Quarter final
Mooncoin Celtic 0
Bohs 0
Mooncoin Celtic won 3-2 on penalties.
Red hot weather and a red hot game last Saturday morning where it was nail biting stuff from start to finish. Dreaded penalties were required where thankfully we progressed to take on Ferrybank in the semi final.
U13B Result
Mooncoin Celtic 3
Tramore 2
An almighty fright for this title chasing team against a determined Tramore side. Goals from Tyler with two and Dionos secured the points in the baking Sun.
U15 Cup Result
Mooncoin Celtic 2
Park Rangers 4
A very disappointing first half saw the boys three down at half time but the hurt was evident with how they hit back and possibly could have pushed Park Rangers closer with plenty chances created throughout. Robbie and Naoise
scored on the day.
U12 Boys
Abbeyside 3
Mooncoin Celtic 5
A sunny trip on Monday evening saw the lads extend their unbeaten run to 19 games but will rely on others to stop Tramore winning the league. Super effort all season by all the group. Scorers on Monday were Tom m 2 , Dionos 1, Tom r 1, Ted 1.
U11 Girls Blitz
Our young girls hosted Portlaw, Kilmac and Tramore in hot conditions last Sunday morning and great football was played by all involved.
Ladies Munster Shield Result
Dromore 0
Mooncoin Celtic 1
An Emily Blackmore goal was the difference to send the ladies through to the semi final of this competition. Plenty chances throughout but only one goal which was enough thankfully.
Massive thank you to Giulio’s Takeaway and HR Delahunty Solicitors for their sponsorship towards the transport costs to Cork and Limerick recently for our u17 girls and ladies team.
U16B Girls Result
Southend 2
Mooncoin Celtic 3
Another good win for this bunch of girls with Rebecca taking home the match ball with a hat trick but overall the team were fantastic to pick up the three points.
1B League Result
Kilmacow 1
Mooncoin Celtic 2
A tense derby in damp conditions was played out with plenty chances for both sides. Eric Conway done the business by stopping a penalty in the first half but couldn’t stop kilmacow taking the lead shortly after half time. A little reshuffle and tweak and Jamie Grace rose highest to nod home a long throw in that was flicked on. With ten minutes to go, another long throw was flicked on and this time Tadhg Derwin smashed home what proved to be the winner. Southend are next up for the boys as they continue to improve.
3B League Result
Ferrybank 1
Mooncoin Celtic 4
A first win for Johnny McGrath’s charges with goals from Tommy Lennon, Adam Cunningham, Lee Freyne and Chris O’Hanlon and a very good squad performance. Piltown are visitors next Wednesday evening in what promises to be a tough game.
A final word of Congratulations to Molly Walsh and coaches JP Byrne and Ritchie Lynch and all the Waterford U13 Girls who won the U13 Inter League Shield last Sunday in Evergreen in Kilkenny.
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U12 Boys
Johnville 0
Mooncoin Celtic 4
Another good away win for this squad with goals coming from Shane with 2, Ted and Tom M.
Mooncoin Celtic 1
Kilmac 0
A goal from Tom M separated these two sides with very little between them on the night
Mooncoin Celtic 4
Villa 0
A convincing win at home with goals from Ted (2) , Shane and Tom M again on the score sheet to secure three points. 18 games unbeaten and sitting second to Tramore with two games to go.
U11D Cup Result
Kilmacow 0
Mooncoin Celtic 3
A derby cup match resulted in a great squad performance with goals from oodhran,John Joe and Tadhg seeing the boys through to face Bohs.
U12 Girls Cup Final
Ballyduff 1
Mooncoin Celtic 0
A tense tight game was won by a bigger Ballyduff side which left our girls heartbroken but they can be very proud of the performance in front of a large crowd. Big thank you to the Rose of Mooncoin for their after match sponsorship for the girls.
U17 Girls Munster Shield Quarter Final
Lakewood 0
Mooncoin Celtic 1 (AET)
Ella Brennan was the hero in this tight knock out of game with her finish with minutes to go in extra time. Home semi final in a few weeks to come.
U14 Boys Cup
Tramore 0
Mooncoin Celtic 1
Another tight game which was settled with a single goal. A finish from Ritchie H was the difference and sends the boys through to the semi final against Piltown.
U13B Result
Mooncoin Celtic 1
Ballyduff 1
Tyler gave this squad a first half lead but Ballyduff grew in to the game and deservedly equalised from the penalty spot to secure a point. Still on top of the table with 5 games to go.
U13A
Mooncoin Celtic 0
Tramore 4
A very disappointing result and flat performance with Tramore having things wrapped up by half time.
U18 Girls Cup Semi final Result
Tramore 3
Mooncoin Celtic 2(AET)
A cracking cup tie between two good sides in warm conditions and it went right to the end of extra time. Emily Blackmore and Sophie Phelan got our goals but it was Tramore who advance. This squad are still in the mix for the league so fingers crossed their day will come soon. Best of luck to Tramore in the Final.
1B League Result
Ferrybank 1
Mooncoin Celtic 2
A quick start by Ferrybank saw them lead after just 4 minutes against our young side who huffed and puffed throughout the first half and got a scrappy equaliser through Tommy Lennon just on half time. A much better second half saw us dominate with the winner eventually coming through Jason Sauvage after great work by DT McGrath. Three points gained and on to another away game against Kilmacow on Tuesday to come.
Finally, our Dixie Dribblers Academy which is kindly Sponsored by Eastgate Engineering travelled to Ballyduff last Sunday and enjoyed games in glorious weather. Well done to all involved and Celina Kinsella,our Academy coordinator for organising it
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U17 Girls
This morning, our u17 girls boarded a bus bound for Ovens. Co. Cork to play Lakewood Athletic in the Munster Shield quarter final. Our opponents are a premier team in the Cork league, but that didn’t faze our girls. In glorious sunshine, both teams gave everything on the pitch.
Full-time came and the deadlock hadn’t been broken. Extra time was called for, deep into the second half Amy was scratching her head trying to pick girls out to take penalties and with only 5 minutes remaining Ella Brennan got in front of her marker to face the goalie and casually chipped her to see the ball nestle in the back of the goal. Our girls held out to take their deserved place in the Semi Final.
Every girl that took part gave 100% and we as coaches are immensely proud of them.
Match day squad:
S Kirwan, A Hassett, M O’Keeffe, S Scahill, K Moore, M Murphy, A Rees, S Phelan, A Reddy, E Brennan, S Phelan, K Byrne, M Quinn, A Connery and B Vereker.
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