A draw was secured in this derby where even grand national horses would have found the going tough in sticky underfoot conditions. Gerry Walsh nicked the goal to secure the point. Credit to the boys who battled for 40 minutes with 10 men. We’ll leave the general public guess who got red carded, following a dubious refereeing decision.

The home side started the opening half hour well, good spells were had and we twice managed to capitalise on the possession. The first came from J.Savauge. A slick passing move from the back came to I.Synnott who laid it into Savauge, he in turn placed the ball into the bottom left hand corner of the net from just inside the box. Similar was the second goal for the home side. A ball was played through from E.Ryan to I. Synnott and he finished off what was another fine move from inside the box for the home side. Mooncoin found themselves 2-0 up and sailing. The wind direction turned and bohs started to get into the game. Bohs No.10 hit a shot under no pressure from 20 yards out and sweetly found the bottom left hand corner of the net . In the second half it was similar again, bohs attacked from the right wing, turned inside across the edge of the box and a deflected shot found the back of the net. What once looked a stroll in the Ashgrove park turned into a dog fight. That being said, Mooncoin created much opportunities throughout the game. The match winner was found 20minutes from time.. A string of passes found J.kavanagh inside the box who was brought down for a penalty. K.walsh stepped up and sent the keeper the wrong way. Further opportunities were created in the final quarter. The best of them landing to J.O’Hanlon. A ball was whisked across the field, played into J.O’Hanlon, and to only reasons he knows, blazed the ball into the next field at the other side of the road. A very mixed performance but another win closer to being crowned champions. 4 games to go keep it going lads

Tomorrow u11 away to Ballyduff, kick off 10.30 The boys will be delighted to get a run out if the weather holds up.
U13 away to St Saviour’s, kick off 12.30.
Victors charges have a chance to blow off the cobwebs after another long spell without a game. Only consolation is every club is the same.

2b home to Bohs, kick off 2.30

This game will go ahead subject to a pitch inspection Friday evening. If it does, the lads will look to take one step closer to league glory but will take nothing for granted against a decent Bohs team.
Sunday: youths home to Tramore B, kick off 2pm.
Another long spell without a game might come to an end on Sunday. Credit to management and team, they have trained every week regardless of the weather as the

y look to finish the season strongly.
4th Division away to Kilmacow, kick off 2pm
Again another long stretch without a game but the older chaps have trained in numbers every week regardless.
Support as always is most welcome for all teams. Keep an eye out for posts regarding postponements.

With just over 3 weeks to go to our big fundraiser ‘The 20k Drop’, tickets are going fast with a limited number available. Click on the link to purchase your ticket and be there on the night to support your club and be in with a chance of winning big money on the night.
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We delighted to announce we raised €548 from today’s game of ball to raise funds for Vicky Phelan.

As the count was being concluded, 9 year old Ella Dobbyn popped up with €2 from her piggy bank to make it €550 for this great woman.

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Thanks again to all players, people who supported today and a final thank you to PJ O’Keefe who celebrated his 18th birthday by refereeing the game today with little or no fuss and also donated his match fee to the cause.

Mooncoin Celtic FC are with you all the way Vicky Phelan!

One of the zimmer frames the 2b squad put together at training the other night for some of the 2001/2002 squad for after the match today.

Tomorrow also sees the rearranged fundraising match for Vicky Phelan between Mooncoin Celtic 2001/2002 2nd division double winners and today’s 2B league leaders Mooncoin Celtic.

Youngish bucks against golden oldies, who will come out on top?

Drop down to Ashgrove tomorrow at 4pm, admission is €5 and share this post and tell all your friends and family as we want a big crowd down for what’s sure to be a great game for an even greater cause.

Tomorrow u11 home to Kilmac, kick off 10.30
After a few weeks off this talented squad meet one of the stronger clubs in the blue league so it will be interesting to see the progress made by the lads.
U13 home to St Saviour’s, kick off 12.30
After the disappointing draw against Park rangers, Victor will be hoping to see a much improved performance tomorrow and start to climb that table. A talented squad with bags of ability, its just waiting to click into gear.
Support for both teams would be most welcome.