Trim Celtic knocked out last years Challenge Cup winners with an Aaron Newman goal 15 mins from the end. If it was not for some missed opportunities and a little bit of bad luck Trim could have easily had 3 goals in the first half. Trim hit the bar, had a ball cleared of the line and were denied by some good goalkeeping. However it was not all Trim and it took a great save from Barry O’Callaghan to keep the game scoreless at half time. The second half was a much a livelier affair with both sides playing better football. Halton, Gillsenan, Fitzsimons, and Jones were solid at the back for Trim and Glenmuir were reduced to only one clear chance in the second half which came of the post. Mc Cormack and Newman worked hard on the wings for Celtic. Conway was denied from 6 yards by brave goalkeeping from the Glenmuir keeper. The breakthrough came when a defense splitting pass from Keith Jones was met by a perfectly timed run by Newman who squeezed the ball under the oncoming Glenmuir keeper. Trim by now were well on top and held on comfortably for the win.

Team: Barry O’Callaghan, Richie Fitzsimons, Mark Gillsenan, Cyril Halton, , Keith Jones, Michael Corrigan, Paul Campbell, Aaron Newman, Keith Peppard, David Conway Mark McCormack

Subs:  Dominic Martin, Stephen Farrell, Ross Campbell, Diarmuid Higgins

We had three players involved in the  U15 NECSL squad today which played the Wicklow League, Players involved Dean Courtney, Conor Henebery and Mark Chesser. The match finished 4-1 to the NECSL

A real mixed weekend for our Schoolboys teams…

We had three games in Tully Pk this Saturday with the U13 D2 team playing first and despite a long lay off came out on top against Parkvilla on a scoreline of 2-1…

Next up where the U15 D2’s who were depleted with illness and a school trip, it was a bad time to come up against a strong Delvin side. The match finished 4-1 to Delvin

The final game on Saturday pitted Ron Metcalfe’s U15′S  against St Malachy’s of the DDSL Premier League in the last 36 of the Sfai Cup. In a incident packed game St Malachy’s keeper dislocated his shoulder soon after the kick off, shortly after this Trim took the lead. Trim were leading 2-1 with seconds to go in the game when St Malachy’s equalised and brought the game into extra time which they they took full advantage of and finished 4-2…St Malachy’s keeper is doing ok and is home after getting his shoulder fixed up in Navan Hospital

The U14 D1 team kept up their recent run of good form with a 3-0 win over Athboy Celtic in the MDL

Martin Davidson’s U14 team travelled to Torro with a heavily depleted team in a match which finished 7-2 to Torro

The U12 D3’s where involved in the HSE Cup against Delvin Celtic who where too strong, the result was 6-4 to Delvin

John Sweeney’s U12 team played Virginia in Kells, match finished all square with Dean Egan scoring in a 1-1 draw

On Sunday the U17 team played in Tully pk against Borora Juniors and got back to somewhere near their best form with a 1-1 result

Saturday 6/2/10

Trim Celtic v Rock Celtic 2.30 ko

Sunday 7/2/10

Trim Celtic v Glenmuir (Challenge Cup 2nd round) 2.00ko

This game was originally fixed for Torro’s ground on Sunday morning 11.15 ko. Their pitch was called off at 9.45 and the game switched to Tully Park for 11.30ko. With both sides striped and ready to start the referee said the pitch was unplayable due to frozen sections on it. The match was then re-fixed for 2.30 in the MDL when eventually this cup game got underway. With Trim missing their Captain Keith Jones and top scorer Derek Donoghue this was always going to be a tough fixture but with strength in dept Trim came through 2-0 winners. Trim started brightly and after 15 mins a super cross by Mark McCormack was met by the head of Conway and the ball flew into the top corner of the net. The first half was scrappy and Trim were lucky to go in at the break 1-0 up. The second half saw Trim showing the good form they have produced this season. Corrigan and Campbell did well in the middle with Newman and McCormack supporting on the wings. Trims defense was so solid that Barry O’Callaghan in the Trim goal enjoyed what must be the quietest half he has ever had as a goalkeeper. With 20 mins remaining a great run by Harte down the left found Paul Gillsenan. His effort was well saved by the Torro keeper but the ball fell to Newman who made no mistake to finish from a tight angle. The biggest cheer of the day was reserved for Dominic Martin who came on as a substitute to make his 30^th year appearance in the Challenge Cup surely something that no other player will achieve. Trim Celtic will now play Glenmuir next Sunday in Tully Park in the second round.

Team: Barry O’Callaghan, Richie Fitzsimons, Mark Gillsenan, Cyril Halton, , Colm Harte, Michael Corrigan, Paul Campbell, Aaron Newman, Keith Peppard, David Conway Mark McCormack

Subs:  Paul Gillsenan for Keith Peppard, Damien McGhee for Aaron Newman, Dominic Martin for David Conway

SFAI CUP ACTION

A great weekend for the Schoolboys as we now have two team’s going forward to the last 36 of the SFAI cup…

First up in Tully Pk on Saturday morning was John Sweeney’s U12’s playing against Kentstown, Trim overcame the hurdle of conceding an early goal to win in impressive style 3-1 with goals from Luke Doyle (2) and James Mc Keown. This was display that was full of commitment and a lot of skill from all the team…They now face Devon Salthill (Galway) in a home fixture which is scheduled for next weekend

Ron Metcalfe’s U15’s were up next in Tully Pk and turned in an equally impressive display against highly fancied Castleknock from the DDSL.

The U15′S were always in control and finished the game with 3-0 scoreline

Next up for the lads are St Malachy’s, also from the DDSL next weekend also at home…

NECSL LEAGUE

We had two team’s in action in the league

The U14A team travelled to Navan Town and in a very competitive game played to their full potential to record a 2-1 victory with both goals coming from Stephen Moroney

Meanwhile at the Mdl the U15B  team playing their first game in three months  never got going till the second half of the game…The game finished to 3-2 to Oldcastle

Under 10 Rubies are at home to Kells on Saturday. Kick off time to be advised.

Under 12 Diamonds are away to Ardee on Saturday at 11.30. Meet at Supermacs car park at 10.30.

Under 15 Pearls are away to Kentstown on Saturday at 14.30. Meet at Supermacs car park at 13.30.

Saturday 30/1/10

Trim Celtic v Square 2.15ko

Sunday 31/1/10

Torro v Trim Celtic 11.15ko Challenge Cup (If Pitch unplayable switch to MDL)

The under 12’s and 15’s girls teams were in action in Slane and Kentstown over the week-end. The under 10’s girls game was called off due to frost in Tully Park.

Under 15 Pearls 6 Slane 2
The game was played in brilliant sunshine in Slane on Saturday morning. The girls gave a very strong performance despite several players being out injured. Trim scored first with a well timed strike from Hannagh Mc Keon. Some great gaol keeping from Ciara Hanson keep Trim in the game. A second goal from Niamh Geragherty before half time left Trim in a comfortable position. Slane came back after half time to score, followed quickly after by a goal from Shona White. Sophie Hunt scored from just outside the Slane box. Trim conceded an OG, but went on to see Shona get her hat trick. Team line-up:- Ciara Hanson, Niamh Geragherty, Oral O’Donnell, Suzanne Smith, Rochelle Dunne, Shona White, Michelle Clarke, Hannagh Mc Keon, Shannon Mc Gee, Kara Douglas and Amy Troy. Subs Louise Murtagh for Shannon Mc Gee.

Under 12 Diamonds 3 Kentstown 1
The game was played on one of the coldest days of the year in Kentstown. Right from the start Trim put pressure on Kentstown, which resulted in two great goals from Dervla Fahey.in quick succession. Trim conceded one goal in the second half, but recovered well with a great strike from Patrese Fox to finalize the game. Karley Leavy had a great game in defense and was certainly worthy of girl of the match. Team line-up:- Ciara Hanson, Hazel Crinion, Orla White, Karley Leavy, Amy Troy, Rhiannon Hoey, Patrese Fox, Roisin Milner and Dervla Fahey. Sub:- Rachel Troy for Dervla Fahey

Trim Celtic made the long journey to Clones Town and came home with the points after a very impressive performance. With conditions not ideal it took a big team effort to grind out this result. Things started well for Trim when Derek Donoghue latched onto a through ball from Paul Campbell and scored after 15mins. David Conway was then put through by Campbell and he rounded the keeper to fire in Trim’s second. Trims defence of Fitzsimons, Halton, Gilsenan and Jones battled for everything. Just before half time Donoghue showed great determination to keep a ball in play and his excellent cross found the head of Conway to put Trim 3-0 up at half time. Clones pulled a goal back before Donoghue pounced on a ball just in side the box to riffle home his 2^nd and Trims 4^th. With Harte, McCormack, Campbell and Corrigan all battling well for Trim the win was fully deserved. Clones did managed to pull another goal back just before the finish.

Team: Barry O’Callaghan, Richie Fitzsimons, Mark Gillsenan, Cyril Halton, , Keith Jones, Michael Corrigan, Paul Campbell, Colm Harte, Derek Donoghue, David Conway Mark McCormack

Subs:  Diarmuid Higgins for Mark McCormack, Keith Peppard for Colm Harte, Dominic Martin, Johnny Corrigan