Sligo-Leitrim DSL Match Reports

Sligo Leitrim & District Soccer League. Round Up 15/5/2012

The Mc Sharry Foley Cup Final was played for on Sunday afternoon at the Ray Mac Sharry Complex between newly crowned Premier league champions Calry Bohs and Real Tubber could Calry make the glorious double or would Real Tubber claim that elusive silverware. In the middle for this Cup tie was Christy Herrity with Ronnie Melly and Christopher Fallon and prior to the commencement of the game a minutes silence was observed in Honour of the late Shane Gilroy RIP colleague friend and team mate of the Calry Club.
The game Started at a high tempo with Calry Bohs quick of the mark the Real Tubber rearguard marshalled by David Curran and James Connolly were under pressure but stemmed the tide somewhat of the Calry frontline lead gallantly by Owen Nicholson then on twenty minutes a free kick on the right taken beautifully by Paddy Heraughty his floated ball into the six yard box seen Jason Murphy rise highest to power home the opener for Calry Bohs past the diving Ross Mc Carrick in the tubber goals. Calry were now in control ten later Shane Fox came close while the Real Tubber midfield Gerry Henry Fabio Cretaro and Martin Keogh putting in double shifts. Owen Nicholson broke from midfield with tremendous pace and was bearing down on goal when chopped down by James Connolly who was yellowed carded foe his transgression the resulting free by Paddy Woulfe was well held by Ross Mc Carrick and Real tubber were lucky to reach half time just trailing by that one goal.
The second half was minutes old when their luck ran out the ever alert Owen Nicholson rattled the Real Tubber net and Calry Bohs were two up and coasting. Real Tubber in fairness had that never say die attitude and with a rub of the green should have pulled a goal back on sixty minutes when Jason Mc Nulty just failed to make contact in the six yard box to reduce the arrears. Tired legs literally started to kick in with Real Tubber Martin Keogh a shade fortunate not to get a yellow after a harsh challenge on Michael Flynn and five minutes later Calry’s Mark Fowley was dismissed with a straight red from referee Christy Herrity and now Tubber had the extra man and with the introduction of Mark Burke and Hughie Marren they tested the Calry defence but in the end found no way past a staunch rear guard.  Calry Bohs were presented with their Trophy by Siobhan Mc Sharry MD Mc Sharry & Foley Independent Insurance Brokers Teeling Street Sligo and went on to celebrate the double in style.
Calry Bohs: Bryan Mc Govern Myles Kavanagh Jason Murphy Mark Fowley (Capt) Mark Crossan Darren O Hara Paddy Woulfe Michael Flynn  Owen Nicholson Paddy Heraughty  Shane Fox Oisin Kilgallon Hoe Farrell Declan Mc Guinn Aiden Devaney Eamon Kelly.
Real Tubber: Ross Mc Carrick John O Hara Ordhan Killoran David Curran James Connolly Martin Keogh Gerard Henry Fabio Cretaro Capt Jeseppi Luppo Jason McNulty Brendan Gannon Eamon Wimpsey Francis Mannion Mark Burke Stephen Matthews Hughie Marren.
Officials: Christy Herrity Referee Ronnie Melly Christopher Fallon Linesmen.

In the play offs in celebrations for Strand Celtic Reserves when the sea siders entertained third from bottom in the Premier League Ballygawley Celtic at Strandhill at stake Premier Survival promotion or relegation and Strand grabbed their opportunity with the only goal of the game coming from Aaron Cawley that relegated Ballygawley and raised Strand Celtic Reserves to Premier League status for 2012/2013 well done to the sea siders and Ballygawley although down can with this team bounce right back up.
Super League strugglers Manor Rangers were at home in the Bee Park Manorhamilton against third from Top in the Premier League Kilglass/Inishscrone United could Manor retain Super League status or would Kilglass/Inishscrone United raise their game and claim a major victory on their march to promotion. The large crowd were treated to a fantastic game with eight goals scored in ordinary time Paul Lonican Paul Boylan Alan Harvey and Alan Hickey on the mark for Manor. Shannon Mc Nish/Tivnan an own goal by Thomas Mc Donald and a super double by Declan Flynn the second three minutes into injury that pushed the game into extra time and there was even more turmoil for Kilglass Inishscrone when Emmet Lindsey received his marching orders just at the end of ordinary time. However as fate would dictate both sides despite close calls at either end could not find the net again and so yet another penalty shoot out and Kilglass Inishscrone Utd with nerves of steel emerged winners by five goals to three in a game that had it all.

Sligo Leitrim & D.S.L. Weekly Round Up 20/4/2012

City United take over the leadership of the Best Western Sligo Southern Hotel Super League after this emphatic win at the bowl in Cliffoney. Gareth Kelly smacked home two goals with brother Chris adding a third Clive Sommers and Stephen Hallihan getting in on the act as well and Gerard Watters scored twice once for his side Cliffoney Celtic and then an own goal for a jubilant City United and what a finish we have in store because the two main contenders have only one game left and both must play Carbury Boyle are first up on Sunday next at Forthill should they defeat Carbury then they will have poll position by two points and seven days later the clash of the season with City having to beat Carbury to take the title mouth watering stuff and remember should Carbury beat Boyle they will be handing the title to City.
A Paul Mc Tiernan hat trick game Aughanagh Celtic a precious point at home to Ballymote Celtic in a cracker of a game Brendan Lowry, Stephen Ross and Niall Brennan on target for Ballymote.
Strand Celtic took three valuable points winning away by the odd goal in five to Coolera Rovers who scored twice with two penalties from Shane Hayes Strand had two great goals from Michael Devins but the man of the moment was Adam Hynes with a scorching free kick that captured three points that will can go a long way in Strand Celtic keeping their Super League status.
League leaders Calry Bohs are one step away from capturing the Andrew Mullen’s Sligo Pallets Premier League with goals from Paddy Wolfe, Owen Nicholson and Paddy Heraughty giving them victory at home to Dromore Villa who scored once through Michael Mc Gowan.
Cartron United keep up the pressure with goals from John Harte and Cormac Coyne snatching the points against an excellent Ballygawley Celtic who opened the scoring through Keith Hennessy.
Chaffpool United with goals from Ray O Grady John Feeney Ronan Forkin and Bill Carty took all three points away to Merville.
The Premier League will be decided on Sunday next but how will it go relegated Merville with one win all season away to league leaders Calry Bohs who should have no problem in dispatching their opponents to lift the title, but beware Merville under the astute management of Frank Mc Garry and brother Jimmy will not be pushed over and should they draw and Cartron win away to Chaffpool then it’s Cartron’s title. All to play for it what to date has been a brilliant battle and in background for runners spot could also be Real Tubber.

Leitrim Villa and Glenview Stars shared the spoils with St John’s claimed the three points against Aclare Celtic in Cleary Landscapes and Pitch Maintenance Division One

In the Connacht Cup Shield Final Real Tubber took up the challenge of Mayo side Ballyheane at the Ray Mac Sharry Complex on a glorious afternoon made for football. The first half was a tame affair and in fact it was only with twenty minutes remaining of normal time when it came to life. Real Tubber attacking down the right seen Fergal Mc Donagh rise highest in the penalty area with a great goal pass the helpless David Mc Hale in the Ballyheane goal. Matters got even worse for Ballyheane when Alan Tuffy was sent off after a rush of blood to the head seen him tackle and upend the real Tubber substitute in the technical area. Then with eight minutes remaining a long ball into the Real Tubber Area caused confusion and Alan Mc Hugh could not believe his luck as his effort found the back of the Real Tubber net despite the efforts of keeper Ross Mc Carrick and the game was plunged into extra time. Mark Burke was playing a stormer in midfield for Real Tubber but despite the extra man they never capitalised on it to any extent and so it went to the dreaded penalty shoot out. Both keepers made saves but in the end the final spot kick fell to Ballyheane’s Mathew Conroy and he made no mistake with a thunderous shot past Ross Mc Carrick to lift the Connacht Cup Shield to Ballyheane for the first time in their history and well deserved it was playing with only ten men for well over thirty minutes. Alan Mc Hugh was awarded Man of the Match as selected by the journalists present.
Your League Needs You:
The league would like thank everyone to the great response in the over 35s John Sherlock Memorial Cup the squad and the league are honoured to enter the competition

Sligo Leitrim & D.S.L. 15/4/2012

Boyle Celtic hold on to the leadership of the Best Western Sligo Southern Hotel Super League by a slender two points after their victory over neighbours Aughanagh Celtic thanks to a double strike from Lee Mc Killen and a third from leading hit man Michael Corrigan. Aughanagh replied once through the ever alert Paul Mc Tiernan and Aughanagh despite losing this local derby can still pick up vital points with their two remaining games. Boyle play their last league fixture on Sunday the 29th away to contenders Carbury who can still statically claim second spot and on the day can put a massive dent in the title challenge of Boyle Celtic.
The biggest threat to all title pretenders are City United they hit Ballymote Celtic for six at Brother Walfrid Park Christopher Kelly netting a hat trick namesake Gareth adding the fourth with Clive Sommers and captain Marvel Gary Rooney rounding of business for a rampant City while Ballymote replied once through Conor Meehan. City play away to Cliffoney Celtic on Sunday next Sunday and should both they and Boyle win then its a two point difference with Carbury a game in hand and yes that’s against Carbury on the 6th May it’s all to play for at the top. However on the relegation and play off areas danger lurks for the bottom four Manor Rangers recorded a blistering win over Coolera Rovers with a five goal roasting without reply Alan Hickey and Killian Kerrigan each netting twice and Anthony Mc Donald adding the fifth in a one sided encounter but these three points may well afford Manor a playoff position at least this will again depend on how Cliffoney and Strand Celtic perform in their remaining games so at top and bottom its proving to be one of the most exciting Super League for some years.
League leaders Calry Bohs travelled to Tubbercurry in the Andrew Mullen’s Sligo Pallets Premier League in the knowledge that a win would push them nearer the Premier title anything less and it opened the door a little bit more for a serious challenge from both Real Tubber and Cartron United. The game was played at a high tempo throughout with few chances in front of goal but on sixty five minutes Calry got the rub of the green when a Paddy Wolfe shot came back of the post and Hit Real Tubber Keeper Ross Mc Carrick to go in of him for the only goal of the game. It was tough on Real Tubber who were excellent but Calry Bohs have also shown class and determination in a most exciting clash.
Cartron United thanks to a Kieran Coyle super strike on fifty five minutes gave them all three points against a very good Coolaney United side this win gives continues the superb drive of Cartron for major honours but it now looks a two horse race for silverware in the Premier unless form goes out the window while at the bottom Merville are already relegated as to who will join them is a lottery and perhaps who will meet Strand Celtic reserves in the play off for Premier League status  is an even bigger question so it’s all to play with fortune favouring the Brave.
Glenview Stars shared the spoils with Aclare Celtic in Cleary Landscapes and Pitch Maintenance Division One while St John’s claimed the three points against Leitrim Villa.

Your League Needs You:
The league would like to enter a representative in the over 35s John Sherlock Memorial Cup but we can only play registered club players in our League so if clubs have any players 35 or over who would like to play can you please let the Secretary Noel M Kennedy Mobile 0872586003  "mailto:noelmkennedysligo@gmail.com"    know their details immediately, Name contact number and position they play if we can get sixteen players to make up a squad the league would be honoured to enter the competition.
 

Round up From Sligo Leitrim & District Soccer League 

Friday 06th April 2012

Best Western Southern Hotel Super League

Aughanagh Celtic at home to Coolera Rovers collected all three points with a comprehensive 2-0 win. Kevin Barry and Paul Simon finding the net for Aughanagh without reply. Eugene Gilgunns Manor Men travelled to Celtic Park in Ballymote and came away 3-0 winners over Sean Irwin’s charges courtesy of a hat-trick from Alan Hickey. Ballymote Celtic 0-3 Manor Rangers the result. Boyle Celtic entertained Yeats Utd. at the Bowl and keep their title challenge alive, leading 2-0 at half time. Luca Roddy and Aaron Calpin on target for Celtic, John Logan with the consolation goal for Yeats in the second half. Carbury F.C. showed they have plenty of scoring power with five players getting their names on the score-sheet in a 5-1 home win over Ballisodare Utd. Kieran Brick, Gary Hargadon, Nigel Hargadon, Neal Mc Kenna and Paul Devins on Target for Adrian Conlons Super League Champions while Ibraham Savage scored for Ballisodare Utd. City Utd. at home in Sean Fallon Park went one up on Strand Celtic after 18 Minutes by way of a Gary Mc Cartney screamer and held their slender lead until the 89th minute when Aaron Murrin doubled the tally and keep John Loftus in sight of the title with the game ending up 2-0 to City Utd..

Sligo Pallets Premier League

Michael Hynes and Dromore Villa had a bad day at the office losing 1-3 to Calry Bohs. Gary Hynes on target for the West Sligo Side while Ronan Cox bagged a brace for Calry Bohs and the third came courtesy of an O.G. John Scanlon brought his Chaffpool Utd. team to Gurteen and collected all three points in a 7 goal thriller. John Feeney bagged a brace, and an unfortunate O.G. put Chaffpool Utd. 3-0 up at half time. Gurteen pulled 2 goals back in the second half one each from Shane Regan and James Flaherty before Colm Henry added the fourth for the visitors. Chaffpool Utd winning 4-2. Frank Mc Garry watched his Merville Utd. suffer another agonizing defeat losing at home to Coolaney Utd. Martin Lynch & Michael Mc Dermott with one each while Alan Farry, Declan McCormac, and Paul Farren netted one each for  Coolaney Utd.

Real Tubber remain in contention for honours winning by the only goal of the game against Boyle Celtic Reserves with the goal coming from Hughie Marren In the evenings late game played on the all weather facility in Cleveragh Bart Folan and his in form Cartron Utd inflicted another defeat to struggling Ballygawley Celtic. Ronan Foley finding the onion bag and Kevin Buckley bagged a brace Mark Whyte scoring the consolation goal for the visitors.
Robert Cawley Memorial Cup First round

In form Carbury F.C. march on into the next round of The Robert Cawley Memorial Cup  beating Cliffoney Celtic by 4- 1. All five goals coming in the first half. Ross Mc Loughlin, Nigel Hargadon, Neal Mc Kenna,and Gary Hargadon all on target for the visitors. Stephen Mc Gurrin with the consolation goal for Cliffoney Celtic.

Mc Sharry Foley Cup

First Round

Kilglass Inishscrone Utd. go through to the semi finals of the McSharry Foley Cup having beaten Sligo town Side M.C.R. F.C  in Sean Fallon Park by the odd goal in three. Kieran Harvey on target for John Lynch’s side . and one each from Shane Hargadon and Declan Flynn winning it for Kilglass Inishscrone Utd. The Premier League’s leading scorer Dermot Beggan was on target for Boyle Celtic Reserves bagging a brace against Ballygawley Celtic who could only manage the consolation goal from Mark White. Calry Bohs progress following a 1-0 win over Dromore Villa with the goal coming from Eamonn Kelly. Merville Utd may well feel hard done by losing by the only goal of the game by means of a Real Tubber penalty. It was a bitter pill to swallow for Frank McGarry’s men who although not recording any wins are playing nice football and being unlucky with results in the league in recent weeks. Chaffpool Utd. took the short trip to Gurteen and knocked the home side out of the competition with a 4-1 drubbing. Niall McGill got the consolation  goal for Gurteen while Fergus Leonard and Stephen Mc Coy netted for

Chaffpool Utd. Cartron Utd. at home on the Astro Facility in Cleveragh got the better of Dromore Villa with Kevin Buckley netting the only goal of the game to progressto the Quarter finals.

Frank Kennedy Memorial Cup.

Following on from their success in winning The Cleary Landscapes & Pitch Maintenance League in their debut season Seanie Maguire’s St Johns continued their winning ways progressing to the Semi Final of the Frank Kennedy Memorial Cup beating Seamie O Boyle’s Glenview Stars 3-1.in a classic  cup game that saw Glenview take the lead with a Mark Wilson  Goal. Shane Brannigan equalized for the Carraroe outfit, Conor Brennan then put St Johns ahead and the third from Martin Scanlon ended the game as a contest. Aclare Celtic could never have expected such a feast of goals when the welcomed Leitrim Villa to the all weather facilty in Cleveragh, the home side put four past Villa, Endaa Heaney with a hat-trick and one from Jimmy Nichols, but that was no match for Enda Maxwell’s Villa who hit six, in a remarkable cup tie, Eunan Treacy and Ryan Gilroy both bagged a brace while John Farrell and Gino Mc Partland hit one each. Strand Celtic were at home to Benbulben F.C. and it is the  Beachcombers that go through to the Semi Finals winning 4-0 with a brace from Luke Saunders and one each from Charlie Gore and Conor Maye.  
 

Sligo Leitrim & D.S.L. Weekly Round-Up 25/3/2012

in the Best Western Sligo Southern Hotel title race City United with a game in hand on current tables Boyle Celtic  moved within two points on the leaders thanks o this win at Sean Fallon Park against visitors Ballisodare United. David Blaine was the hero for City scoring his first seven minutes before half time and his second and crucial goal sixty minutes into the game. Ibrahim Savage cracked home an excellent goal for Ballisodare United with eleven minutes remaining but City held out and now looks very dangerous.

Manager Tommy Logan saw his team record victory number thirteen when Yeats United defeated Aughanagh Celtic in a tight encounter. Rory Mc Caffrey and Mark Gillen were the hit men for Yeats with Paul Mc Tiernan on song for Aughanagh.

Carbury kept their title aspirations on track winning well away to Manor Rangers at the Bee Park Manorhamilton. Kearin Brick scored a fine goal and Niall Mc Kenna added two for a Carbury side well in control with Anthony Mc Donald hitting the only goal for Manor Rangers.

Ballymote Celtic made the trip to Mitchell / Curley Park a profitable one with goals from Stephen Ross Niall and Gerry Brennan giving victory over Coolera Rovers who replied once through Paul Mc Garrigle.

This week it was the turn of Calry Bohs to crank up the heat in the Andrew Mullen’s Sligo Pallets Premier League with a superb win away to Boyle Celtic that puts Calry Bohs in the driving seat for major honours but also killed off any remaining hopes that Boyle had of league honours. Darren O Hara was the toast of Calry with two brilliant strikes that wrapped up the points with Ray Maughan scoring a consolation goal Boyle at Celtic Park.

Cartron United keep up the pressure and their quest for honours winning by the odd goal in three against Dromore Villa at Cleveragh. John Harte opened Cartron’s account after one minute and with five minutes remaining Kevin Buckley added the second, but Dromore Villa fought back with Fergal Kilgallon on target with three minutes remaining, but the points belonged to Cartron who play Real Tubber next week at the Astro in Cleveragh a game not for the faint hearted nor to be missed.

Gurteen Celtic and Merville United shared the spoils in this four goal encounter John Cooke and Michael Doddy netted for Gurteen with Stephen Hargadon and Stephen Hansbury replying for Merville.

Chaffpool United with goals from John Feeney and Brendan Brogan recorded an excellent victory at Sean Fallon Park against MCR who scored once through Gary Funston.

St John’s became the first club of the current season to claim a League Crown in claiming the Title of Champions in the Cleary Landscapes and Pitch Maintenance Division One and with three games in hand. However despite having the title wrapped up joint managers Seanie Maguire and Des Kavanagh were anxious that they would try and go all the way undefeated but their opponents’ Strand Celtic Reserves are also in the hunt for a least a place in the playoff‘s so this game meant a lot to them. The game was played in fantastic conditions at sun drenched Strandhill and the large crowd added to a great atmosphere. Strand took the lead through a great strike from Gary Cawley and Daniel Maye added the second St John’s replied once through Stephen Armstrong but the day and the points belonged to a Strand Celtic side that gave everything and now have the opportunity of joining their illustrious opponent’s in the Premier League next season and perhaps via the play off’s. The presentation was made immediately by Joe Cleary of Cleary Landscapes and Pitch Maintenance and following celebrations at the grounds the Champions returned to the Adelaide Bar for further celebrations on a great league title.

Benbulben away to Glenview Stars at Forthill played their part in securing a massive result by the odd goal in seven. James Gorman, Kenneth Barlow and a Gino O Boyle penalty were the scorers for Stars and Benbulben replied with goals from Darren Fallon and Sean Durkan but the man that did the most damage was Paddy Devins with a double strike the last one a diving header in time added on to snatch the game for a jubilant Benbulben.

Real Tubber was red hot favourites to advance to the Final of the Connacht Shield at the expense of Ballygawley Celtic and their favourites tag proved true but they made hard work of the job on the day missing two penalties and waiting till six minutes from time to open the scoring thanks to the predatory skills of Fabio Creatro but Ballygawley responded two minutes later with a Keith Hennessy goal then with extra time looming Stephen Mathews turned the game on its head with a breath taking run that left several players in his quake before crashing home a fantastic goal to give Real Tubber a place in the Connacht Shield Final.

Sligo Leitrim & D.S.L. Weekly Round Up 18/3/2012

Boyle Celtic maintain their quest for Super League glory in the Best Western Sligo Southern Hotel title race they dismissed Ballisodare United with a seven goal blitz without reply at the IT Sligo. Man of the match Liam Mc Killian notched a deft hat trick Michael Corrigan nabbed two more with Luka Roddy and Aaron Calpin rounding of matters for a very impressive Boyle Celtic.
Strand Celtic entertained neighbours Coolera Rovers in the other Super League clash also at the IT Sligo Astro facilities at stake three vital points for Strand the opportunity to perhaps ease their relegation worries and for Coolera perhaps an outside chance of some league glory. But the night and the points belonged to Strand Celtic with a goal each from Michael Devins and Shane O Donnell deciding the game despite an excellent goal from Peter Shudiunde for Coolera Rovers.
The two big guns of the Super League Carbury and City locked horns at Forthill a win for either side vital to their title aspirations while a draw would only favour the other title chasers. The game was played at a furious pace throughout with no quarter asked or given and in the end it boiled down to early clinical finishing by City Niall Howley netted after sixteen minutes and ten minutes later Simon Gilmartin added the second that in the end would prove decisive. Carbury for their faults in the first forty five minutes dominated the second half for long periods and with two minutes remaining Andrew Mc Laughlin hit a screamer from thirty five yards into the roof of the City net. Then in injury time a goal line clearance that had no camera technology denied a gallant Carbury a share of the spoils it what was a great game enjoyed by a large crowd on a day made for football and City now in second spot have the opportunity to go all the way and claim back their crown.
Ballymote Celtic made the long trip to the Bowl in Cliffoney a profitable one with Niall Brennan scoring four goals that included two penalties and Joe Rogers rounded of matters for Ballymote with goal number five. Cliffoney Celtic replied twice with a goal each from Alan Harrison and Gary O Connor.
Real Tubber cranked up the heat in the Andrew Mullen’s Sligo Pallets Premier League by delivering a major shock to the title aspirations of Boyle Celtic Reserves thanks to goals from Hughie Marren Fergal Mc Donagh and Stephen Mathews wrapping up all three points at Celtic Park.
Dromore Villa recorded their biggest win of the season at Cleveragh with an eight goal demolition job on Gurteen Celtic. Manager Michael Hynes was delighted with this blistering display by his young charges. Fergal Kilgallon claimed four goals in a most impressive manner Gary and James Hynes each added a goal along with Keith Lang and Stephen Feeney for a jubilant Villa.
Carton United took on fellow Big Hitters Calry Bohs in this crucial title encounter at the Astro in Cleveragh Calry were first of the blocks with strikes from Darren O Hara and Owen Nicholson putting them in the driving seat for most of the game but with four minutes remaining Christopher O Hare scored an amazing goal from just inside the halfway line and it was game on then two minutes later Cartron were awarded a penalty and Cormac Coyne cool as ice slotted home from the spot to gain a vital point that at one stage looked impossible. The great thing about this league is that any number of clubs can still win it so its all to play and it will only get better.
Ballygawley Celtic and Merville United clashed in this relegation dog fight at Cloonamahon with Ballygawley winning by the odd goal in five thanks to a double strike from Killian Harte and a Keith Hennessey cracker, Merville replied with goals from Lee Regan and Colm Hargadon but the result see’s Merville planted firmly at the bottom while Ballygawley gained some respite.

In the Cleary Landscapes and Pitch Maintenance Division One St John’s will be crowned Division One Champions Sunday next after Strand Celtic Reserves failed to beat visitors Glenview Stars in their encounter going down by the odd goal in three Kenneth Barlow gave Stars the lead and Karl O Neill levelled matters with a fine goal for Strand but then up stepped Kenneth Barlow for the second and decisive goal to give Stars all three points and even yet both sides are still in with a shout for promotion.
Carrick Town rounded of their campaign in style hitting neighbours Leitrim Villa for seven at the Showgrounds in Carrick. Niall Comerton bagged a hat trick Stephen Sirle added two more with Fergie Daly and Sean Hayden rounding of a great season for the Carrick boys who must now wait a short while to see if their herculean efforts will be rewarded.

Sligo Leitrim & D.S.L. 11/3/2012

In the Best Western Sligo Southern Hotel title race Boyle Celtic certainly have the rub of the green at the moment. Having taken the lead at Mitchell/Curley Park through Dessie Carlos matters were levelled by Coolera Rovers on the hour with a Gary Finan goal but at the death up popped James Carty to steal the show and the points for Boyle with a great finish.
City United are relentless in the chase hitting four goals at Brother Walfrid Park against a very good Ballymote Celtic, Aaron Murrin scored twice with Damien Scanlon and Chris Kelly rounding of a good shift for City, Niall Brennan pulled one back from the penalty spot for Ballymote.
Dark Horses Carbury won by the odd goal in three away to Aughanagh, Paul Mc Tiernan struck for the home side with Niall Mc Kenna and Conor Rush on target for Carbury.
Ballisodare United entertained Yeats United at the Astro complex at Cleveragh and the Yeats men were poetry in motion goals from John Gillen Rory Mc Caffrey Seamus Cannon and John Logan captured three massive points for Logan’s Hero’s. Ballisodare replied with a double strike from the ever alert Adam Mc Goldrick and Trevor Henry added a third in high octane thriller.
Kilglass Inishscrone United League leaders of the Andrew Mullen’s Sligo Pallets Premier League shared the spoils with fellow challengers Calry Bohs in a one all draw at Michael Mc Gowan Park Paddy Heraughty put Calry ahead on the hour and ten minutes later a blistering effort from Emmett Lindsay captured a great point for the sea siders.
Boyle Celtic Reserves entertained Ballygawley Celtic in a seven goal feast, leading three one after sixty minutes thanks to two goals from Dermot Beggan and a third from Colm Rush with Dwayne Kelly on song for Ballygawley Celtic the game looked all over till Ballygawley struck with another goal from Mark White and the ever alert Dwayne Kelly levelling matters and the final call fell to leading marksman Dermot Beggan who clinched the points and brings his tally now to twenty two league goals scored but Ballygawley were value for money and on the night were unlucky not to get something from this one.
Dromore Villa and Chaffpool United played their fixture on the Astro at Cleveragh Villa were in fine form with Keith Lang bagging a superb hat trick aided and abetted by Stephen Feeney  and John Quinn for a five goal feast.  Chaffpool United despite the score line played fast attractive football with predator Colm Henry scoring two excellent goals and could with a rub of the green add a couple more. The game itself was enjoyed by the large crowd on a night when once again Soccer was the winner.
Gurteen Celtic and Cartron United met in a crucial league encounter with the honour and the points going to Cartron who continue to hit the goals big time Kevin Buckley netted a hat trick Ciaran Coyne blasted two from the penalty spot with Wesley Mc Gowan rounding off the scoring for an in form Cartron United.
Real Tubber keeps the pressure up with goals from Hughie Marren Gerard Henry John Connolly and Brendan Gannon putting MCR to the sword despite a great goal from Darren Kelly.
Coolaney United continue their climb away from the relegation zone and deepened the woes of fellow strugglers Merville United with a five goal drubbing, James Ellis struck twice along with further strikes from Martin Devaney Sean Walsh and Alan Taffe wrapping up affairs for Coolaney.

In the Cleary Landscapes and Pitch Maintenance Division One St John’s are nearing the Title despite a great display from Glenview Stars. St John’s were two goals to the good thanks to Brian Keaney and Shane Stenson but Stars fought back with the big man Gino O Boyle netting a cracker but it was not to be and it appears only a matter of time before the Saints go Marching In.
Strand Celtic Reserves never say die attitude seen them hit four past visitors Leitrim Villa, Daniel Maye Luke Saunders Rian Mc Morrow and a Screamer from Jamie Bannigan insured the title race is still alive the Villa responded with a goal from Noel Brennan but all eyes will be on Sunday next when Strand play Glenview in a game where only a win will do Strand that may well be a bridge to far.

Sligo Leitrim & D.S.L. Weekly Round-Up 9/1/2012.

The Sligo Leitrim and District League representative team journeyed to Milebush Castlebar to challenge the Mayo League in this second round clash of the Umbro Oscar Traynor competition. Mayo broke the deadlock after ten minutes when Brendan Lavelle got the rub of the green when no offside was given and he rounded Tony Clarke in the Sligo goals to tap home the opener. Mayo were now on top and Sligo Captain Gary Rooney had his hands full in midfield with a battle royal between him and Gerard O Boyle with the latter going close on twenty one minutes with a blistering shot just going marginally wide of the Clarke’s goal. Referee Damien MC Grath seemed a little under pressure and he allowed some rough challenges from both sides to go unpunished in particular some very hard tackles by Declan Flynn at centre back for Mayo and yet in was Gareth Kelly of Sligo Leitrim who got the first yellow on twenty seven minutes when protesting about another heavy tackle on him. Mayo were now employing dropping the ball over the back line of defenders and allowing the fleet of foot Brendan Lavelle the opportunity to run into the space and a job he exploited very well especially with little chance of being caught offside. Clive Sommers and John Gaffney were on overtime in the heart of the visitors defence with Mayo piling on the pressure then the second yellow card went against Sligo Leitrim again when Colin Jinks tackled Danny Scahill in what was no better or worse than previous tackles. The resulting free kick saw Gerard O Boyle coming close yet again with his header coming back of the post. Gareth Kelly then worked a corner kick that resulted in three consecutive corners on the Mayo goal but they caused little trouble. On the stroke of half time Mayo skipper Declan Flynn eventually picked up a yellow card after a foul on Gary Rooney, then Keith Nibbs brought off a great save from Neil Mc Nicholas in the Mayo goals and Sligo had two more golden opportunities to level matters before the break but it was not to be.
The second got under way and once again it was that man Brendan Lavelle making Tony Clarke take of a superb save on forty nine minutes then one minute later Keith Nibbs broke the Mayo offside trap and racing through on goal he drew out keeper Mc Nicholas before passing to Gareth Kelly to slot home a glorious equaliser. Mayo came right back on the attack and Declan Flynn brought out another superb save from Clarke. On sixty minutes the game turned on its head referee Damien MC Grath awarded a penalty to Mayo which appeared reasonable but then he produced the Red Card to Sligo Leitrim Captain Gary Rooney for something that was said. Danny Scahill slotted home the resulting penalty but the game was effectively over with a needless red card then a blatant penalty was denied Sligo Leitrim on seventy minutes when Gareth Kelly was hacked down in the Mayo box in full view of the referee only to see play waved on. Twelve minutes from time Michael Duffy got Mayo’s third and three minutes into extra time keeper Tony Clarke with the ball in his possession was felled to the ground by Mayo substitute Brian Gallagher who then placed the loose ball into an empty net. The Sligo Leitrim players waited for a free kick but the goal was allowed stand. In the end the score line was academic but with six yellow cards and three red all dished out by Mr Mc Grath to the neutral observer by his lack of control was to a large extent the author of his own work that seen him more the focal point then the teams. In the end the Roscommon League would now appear to be flying the colours for Connacht in this year’s Oscar Traynor.

Mayo League.
Neil Mc Nicholas Stephen Ryan Andrew Neary Joe Lawless Declan Flynn Captain Danny Scahill Michael Duffy Gerard O Boyle Brendan Lavelle Ronan O Boyle Danny Broderick Brian Gallagher Brian Mc Hale Joseph O Reilly Martin Geraghty Alvin Mc Callig Ross Kenny Keith Duffy. Manager Michael Hutton

Sligo Leitrim & D.S.L
Tony Clarke Damien Scanlon Paddy Conlon John Gaffney Clive Sommers Gary Rooney Captain Ross Mc Laughlin Colm Jinks Gareth Kelly Keith Nibbs Aaron Murrin David Brick Gino O Boyle Gerard Brennan Niall Brennan Darragh Healy Niall Howley Ian Coburn Manager Frank Mc Garry Assistant John Coen

Referee: D Mc Grath Assistants M Halligan and Martin Regan all May

The Best Western Sligo Southern Hotel Super League seen Strand Celtic thanks to a Michael Devins hat trick gained three valuable points at home to Manor Rangers who replied once with a fine goal from Alan Hickey.
A similar tale unfolded at Celtic Park Boyle with a Michael Corrigan hat trick plus an own goal see off the challenge from Cliffoney Celtic and Boyle with three excellent points.
In the Sligo Pallets Premier League Wesley Mc Gowan scored a double to give Cartron victory over Calry Bohs despite a strike from Patrick Wolfe. A Brendan Brogan rocket plus a second from Paul Quenan gave Chaffpool Utd a sweet victory by the odd goal in three against Real Tubber at Cleveragh with Mark Burke on target for Tubber. Colin Lynch struck twice for MCR with further goals from Darren Kelly and Colm Mc Morrow insuring victory away to Coolaney United who replied twice with strikes from James Ellis and Alan Farry. Dromore Villa took all three points thanks to the only goal of the game netted by Michael Connolly against a strong Gurteen side. Kilglass Inishscrone United demolished Boyle Celtic reserves with a six goal blitz Mark Deasey struck twice with Keith Murphy Emmet Lindsey Noel Feeney plus an own goal sealing the fate of Boyle who responded just once through John Dyer.
In the Cleary Landscapes and Pitch Maintenance Division One Leitrim Villa caused a major surprise holding high flying St John’s to a draw thanks to a goal from Brian Gilroy with Martin Scanlon levelling matters for St John’s. Carrick Town with two fine goals from Shane Fitzpatrick and a third from the hit man Stephen Sirle secured a fine win at the expense of Aclare Celtic despite a goal from Padraig Noone. Strand Celtic went down by the odd goal in seven against Benbulben at Cleveragh Paddy Devins was the hero of the day with a great hat trick plus a Sean Durkan special snatching victory, Conor O Mahoney netted twice and a third Niall Armstrong was not enough on the day for Strand.
In the Connacht Cup third round Coolera Rovers despite a fine John Kane goal went down by the odd goal in three away to Corrib Celtic.

Sligo Leitrim & D.S.L.Weekly Round-Up 18/12/2011

Yeats United was poetry in motion as they grabbed all three points in this North Sligo derby at home to Cliffoney Celtic in Carney in the Best Western Sligo Southern Hotel Super League. John Hestor scored  two cracking goals aided and abetted with further strikes through Mark Gillen and Paul Logan with Cliffoney Celtic replying once through Gavin Gilsenan but Yeats were too fast and clinical and this results leaves them League leaders going into the Christmas break happy days for the Carney Boys.
Ballisodare United entertained Leitrim side Manor Rangers on the impeccable appointed Astro turf at Cleveragh that seen Ballisodare eventually emerge winners by the odd goal in three but they had to work all the way. The first half was a scoreless affair but ten minutes into the second half and Anthony Mc Donald pounced to fire Manor Rangers into the lead with a superb strike. Ballisodare equalised on seventy five minutes thanks to an Anthony Fallon special and five minutes later Darragh Healy struck the all important winner, but in fairness Manor was unlucky not to have taken something from this encounter and with a full side can still be a force to be reckoned with.
In the Sligo Pallets Premier League Calry Bohs made the long trip to Coolaney a profitable one hitting the home side for three without reply. This was Calry at their best with Colm Devaney on target twice and a third from the ever alert Owen Doherty securing victory and leaving Calry in second spot on the leader board. The interesting thing here is that Calry although four points behind leaders Boyle Celtic Reserves have three games in hand and should they maximise their obvious potential there is no reason as to why they cannot leave the Premier title this season.
Real Tubber another side with massive potential brought their game to the Sports Complex Cleveragh to play their league fixture with Chaffpool United, both sides adapted to the fast and excellent Astro surface to serve up an exciting game. The fabulous Fabio Cretaro younger brother of Sligo Rovers legend Raffaele scored two magnificent goals with a third coming from the lethal boot of Stephen Matthews capturing all three points for South Sligo Kingpins Real Tubber, Brendan Brogan pulled back one goal for Chaffpool United but the day and the points belong to Tubber.
One game was down for decision in the Cleary Landscapes and Pitch Maintenance Division One with St John’s and Benbulben also played on the Astro pitch at Cleveragh and once again it proved a happy hunting ground for St John’s Paul Scanlon opened the account for St John’s and Brian Keaney added two more given St John’s clear leadership of Division One Benbulben had a consolation courtesy of John Gilson but at the break its St John’s who can lift silver once they can keep their momentum to the same high standard..
In the FAI Umbro Junior Cup fourth round Mayo side Claremorris seen their grounds unplayable and as they have players on Oscar Traynor duty on the 8th January they will travel to Sligo on Sunday the 15th January to take on the challenge of Ballymote Celtic at Brother Walfrid Park Ballymote kick of here at two o clock, Claremorris.
In the Connacht Cup third round Super League Giants City United took on the battle against MCR from the Premier Division at Sean Fallon Park in a one side affair City hit seven goals Captain fantastic Gary Rooney and sharp shooter Keith Nibbs each bagged two goals with David Blaine Niall Howley and Kevin Murrin on song for a blistering seven goals, Darragh Williams had a consolation strike for MCR.
Ballygawley Celtic made the long trip to play Mayo side Moy Villa in the Connacht Cup Shield and they insured the journey was worth it with goals from Kenneth Sweeney Shane Mc Manus and Mark White putting Ballygawley Celtic into the next round. Weather prevented the Glenview Stars encounter against Leitrim Villa at Forthill from taking place this game now reverts to Leitrim on the 15th Jan as Glenview have players on Oscar Traynor duty.

THE SLIGO @ LEITRIM OSCAR TRAYNOR TEAM

L.R. Sligo Leitrim Officers with Teresa Mc Cabe & John Delaney,
Noel M Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, Joe Cleary, Teresa Mc Cabe John Delaney CEO Martin Kane