After last weeks promising point against Southend, the lads travelled to Dungarvan in good spirits but were well and truly given a lesson. 4-0 down at half time, things improved slightly in the second half.

A day to forget for Derek’s squad as a hungrier Ballinroad showed why they are serious contenders for league honours. 4-0 down at half time courtesy of some iffy offsides and soft defending. The second half saw an improved Mooncoin Celtic side come into the game more. Our goal came from Eoin O’Callaghan from the edge of the box where he chipped the keeper.
Sherwan fitted in well on the right side of defence as absentees forced a reshuffle.
Bad defeat for this team but no doubt they’ll be back on the training pitch more determined to show their true strengths in the next outing.

Our u11s large squad entertained Park Rangers in blustery conditions in Ashgrove but John Hearne and his crew were very happy with how this young group are maturing with lots of goals and some excellent football played.

A disappointing result in this top of the table clash where the wind and costly mistakes put a serious dent in the lads league ambitions. Rudi had the lads leading at half time but two errors in the second half had Paul’s in front but some near misses and poor finishing by the boys will leave the boys thinking what if? Still a bit to go in this league and they will keep plugging and hope some results go their way.

Academy sessions continue in the morning with the junior and senior infants out from10-11 , and the older lads out from 11-12 with both sessions in Carrigeen Astro Turf.

Tomorrow:
U11 home to Park Rangers, kick off 10.30
U13 away to Ballinroad, kick off 12.30
U15 away to St Paul’s, kick off 2.30
Sunday:
2A away to Dungarvan, kick off 11am
Youths away to Kilmacow, kick off 2pm
U12 girls friendly home to Carrick, kick off 3.30
Best of luck to all sides and support as always is most welcome.

Sincerest condolences from all in Mooncoin Celtic to both the Long family of Granagh on the recent death of Martin and to 4th division player Johnny McGrath and family on the death of his mother Nuala.
May they both rest in peace.

A little late with this update on our two u15 coaches Richard Long and Victor Bailey who both completed their PDP 2 coaching courses recently in Park Rangers. Well done lads and to the next level they move.

Our girls teams got some nice coverage in this week’s News and Star. Big thanks to Eamon Russell for the great promotion of the local girl’s league.