Training/Fixtures program for over christmas is as follows:

Tue 21 Dec – Training as normal in MDL

Thur 23 Dec – No Training

Tue 28 Dec – Training or Match followed by xmas club drink in Emmet.

Thur 30 Dec – No Training

Weekend 1 & 2 Jan – No Matches

Tue 4 Jan – Training MDL as normal

Thur 6 Jan – Training Tully Park as normal

Sat 8 Jan – 2nd V Rock Celtic (away)

Sun 9 Jan – 1st V Valley Park (home)

Premier Reserve

Trim Celtic 0 – 2 Summerhill

Halftime: 0 – 0

Trim Celtic fell deeper into trouble with this loss to bottom side Summerhill who gained their first league victory of the season. Summerhill built a two goal lead before Trim Celtic failed to convert a penalty.

Best for Trim Celtic were Andy Reilly, Mark Scanlon and Ciaran Mulvenna

Trim Celtic: Mick Martin, John Kelly, Damien Dempsey, Andy Reilly, Fergus Fagan, Aidan Leonard, Noel Payne, Ciaran Mulvenna, Guiseppe Sanzo, Gordon Flood, Mark Scanlon.

Leinster Junior Cup

Navan Town 1 – 5 Trim Celtic

Halftime: 0 – 2

Trim Celtic scorers: Craig O’Hanlon 2, David Conway, Shane Ashe, Paul Bartley

Trim Celtic advanced to the fifth round of the Leinster Junior Cup with this win at the MDL. David Conway headed Celtic in front from Shane Ashe’s cross midway through the first half. Craig O’Hanlon then doubled Celtic’s lead when he converted Paul Rispin’s cross at the second attempt.

In the second half Celtic added further goals when Craig O’Hanlon headed home his second from another Shane Ashe cross. Ashe then got on the scoresheet himself when he shot home from 18 yards. Paul Bartley marked his arrival as a substitute scoring with his first touch from the corner of the box. Navan Town scored a late consolation goal after a short period of pressure.

Best for Trim Celtic were Craig O’Hanlon, Keith Jones and Dominic Martin

Trim Celtic: Barry O’Callaghan, Ciaran Rispin, Keith Jones, Dominic Martin, John Bligh, Paul Rispin, Paul Campbell, David Fagan, David Conway, Shane Ashe, Craig O’Hanlon.

Subs: Paul Bartley (for Craig O’Hanlon), Paul Flanagan (for Paul Campbell), Damien Dempsey

Full Champions League draw:

Real Madrid v Juventus

FC Porto v Inter Milan

Barcelona v Chelsea

Werder Bremen v Lyon

Liverpool v Bayer Leverkusen

PSV v Monaco

Man Utd v AC Milan

Bayern Munich v Arsenal

Photos now added in the photo gallery from the
Etrepagny Visit 2004

FAI Junior Cup – Trim Celtic 3 – 1 Rathgar – Match Report, click on ‘Read More’ for further details…

FAI Junior Cup

Trim Celtic 3 – 1 Rathgar

Halftime: 1 – 0

Trim Celtic scorers: Shane Ashe 2, Paul Campbell

Trim Celtic advanced to the 6th round of the FAI Junior Cup with this win against Leinster Senior League side Rathgar. Celtic controlled possession in the first half but struggled to break Rathgar down until Paul Campbell seized on a defensive mistake right on the stroke of halftime to finish coolly.

Rathgar equalised just after the break with a header from a corner. Celtic upped the tempo and retook the lead when Shane Ashe latched on to Barry O’Callaghan’s long goal kick to slot past the keeper. Celtic put together a sweeping move involving Dominic Martin, David Fagan, Paul Campbell, David Conway and finally Shane Ashe who converted his second goal of the game.
Celtic had chances to extend their lead with David Conway hitting the crossbar, Shane Ashe having a shot cleared off the line and Craig O’Hanlon forcing the keeper into a good save.

Best for Trim Celtic were John Bligh, Paul Campbell and Shane Ashe.

Trim Celtic: Barry O’Callaghan, Ciaran Rispin, Keith Jones, John Bligh, Dominic Martin, Noel Payne, Paul Campbell, David Fagan, David Conway, Shane Ashe, Paul Rispin.

Subs: Craig O’Hanlon (for Noel Payne), Paul Bartley, Mark Scanlon, Damien Dempsey, Ciaran Mulvenna

Last weekends schoolboyu results and match reports……click on ‘Read More’ for further details….

NECSL Under 14

Athboy 4 – 2 Trim Celtic

Halftime: 3 – 1

Trim Celtic scorers: Graham Higgins, James Costello Trim Celtic found it hard to compete with a more physical and skilful Athboy. However they never gave up and were always in contention on the score board.

Best for Trim Celtic were Tomas Markey, Patrick Scanlon and Mark Hibbits.

Trim Celtic: Michael Lydon, Tomas Markey, Mark Hibbits, David Tobin, Nico Maroco, Graham Higgins, James Pratt, Darragh Kennedy, Patrick Scanlon, Donal Loughlin, Stephen Moriarty.

Subs: Sean Dixon (for Stephen Moriarty), James Costello (Donal Loughlin), Gary McGee (for James Pratt), Eunan McGrenra, Sean Marron, Noel Hanna

NECSL Under 13

Albion 0 – 2 Trim Celtic

Halftime: 0 – 0

Trim Celtic scorers: Sean Foley, Jonathan Shaw Trim Celtic made the long trip to Albion and came away with an excellent victory which brings them back into contention for the league. The first half was a tight affair with neither side creating any clear chances. Sean Foley broke the deadlock with ten minutes remaining with an excellent run and shot. Jonathan Shaw added the second on fulltime from a David O’Connor corner.

Best for Trim Celtic were Jamie Lee, Darren Melia, Jonathan Shaw, Colm Smith and Shane Mooney.

Trim Celtic: Dillon Murrnin, Darren Melia, David O’Connor, Jonathan Shaw, Jamie Lee, Sean Foley, Damien McGee, Shane Mooney, Colm Smith, Diarmuid Higgins, Conor Daly

Subs: Ryan Andrews (for Conor Daly), Nigel Kennedy (for Diarmuid Higgins), James Hyland, Ross Flynn

NECSL Under 11

Trim Celtic Lions 4 – 1 Parkvilla

Halftime: 2 – 1

Trim Celtic scorers: Sean McGee, Fionn Nally, Sam Millen Trim got off to a busy start and were working hard to create openings.

Finally, after a goal mouth scramble, Fionn Nally did well to give Trim the lead. Sam Millen added to the lead before half time before Parkvilla scored their only goal. In the 2nd half, Trim dominated and Sean McGee put away two very well taken goals.

Best for Trim Celtic Lions were James Mitchell, Shane O’Connor, Sean Spratt Trim Celtic squad: James Mitchell, Shane O’Connor, Sean Spratt, Joey Corrigan, Fionn Nally, Sam Millen, James Toher, Gareth White Sean McGee, Darren O’Neill, Ciarán Fitzsimons

NECSL Under 11

Trim Celtic Lions 5 – 0 Navan Town

In the 2nd game, while Navan worked hard, Trim were always on top and played the ball around very well. Sam Millen pounced to take the first goal and Sean McGee added a 2nd before half time. Goals from Sam Millen, Sean McGee and James Toher in the second half put Trim out of sight for a well deserved victory.

Trim Celtic squad: James Mitchell, Shane O’Connor, Sean Spratt, Joey Corrigan, Fionn Nally, Sam Millen, James Toher, Gareth White Sean McGee, Darren O’Neill, Ciarán Fitzsimons

Best for Trim Celtic Lions were Joey Corrigan, Fionn Nally, Sam Millen

Last weekend schoolboy results and match reports, click on read more for details….

NECSL Under 16 Cup

Kentstown 3 – 5 Trim Celtic

Halftime: 1 – 2

Trim Celtic scorers: Michael Tyndall 2, Mark Perle, Anthony Craig, Alan Douglas

This was a great game and the win saw Trim Celtic through to the semi-final of the Cup. Stand-in Under 15 goalkeeper Eric Scanlon gave a good performance will good finishing at the other end from Michael Tyndall 2, Mark Perle, Anthony Craig, Alan Douglas saw Celtic through.

Best for Trim Celtic were Caolan Young, Owen Englishby and Cian Dunne

Trim Celtic: Eric Scanlon, Ciaran O’Duillearga, Daryl Murnihan, Own Englighby, Caolan Young, Cian Dunne, Anthony Craig, Gavin O’Neill, Mark Perle, Alan Douglas, Michael Tyndall

Subs: Gary Scully (for Cian Dunne), Connor Murphy (for Alan Douglas)

NECSL Under 14 League

Agher Park 3 – 5 Trim Celtic

Halftime: 1 – 3

Trim Celtic scorers: Jams Pratt 2, Stephen Moriarty 2, Donal Loughlin (pen)

Trim Celtic’s first win of the season was very welcome and deserved. Trim Celtic dominated the first half and were two goals up within ten minutes with Stephen Moriarty and James Pratt scoring. A lapse in concentration let Agher pull a goal back before James Pratt scored his second before halftime.

In the second half Agher again pulled a goal back before Donal Loughlin scored from the spot. Agher again reduced the deficit before Stephen Moriarty rounded up the scoring.

Best for Trim Celtic were James Pratt, Adam Whelan and Darragh Kennedy.

Trim Celtic: Michael Lydon, Mark Hibbits, David Tobin, Adam Whelan, Nico Marocco, Martin Whelan, Graham Higgins, Darragh Kennedy, James Pratt, Donal Loughlin, Stephen Moriarty.

Subs: Timmy Smith, Eunan McGrenra, Paul O’Sullivan, Gary McGee, Sean Dixon, James Costello.

NECSL Under 13 League

Kells 1 – 1 Trim Celtic

Halftime: 1 – 1

Trim Celtic scorer: Damien McGee

This was a hard earned point for Trim Celtic who started the match brightly, Colm Smith forcing the Kells keeper into a good save. However it was Kells who struck first when a defensive mistake by Trim Celtic was punished.
Celtic fought back and equalised with a great goal from Damien McGee from 15 yards. In the second half Damien McGee and Colm Smith came close but the match finished in a draw.

Best for Trim Celtic were Damien McGee, Niall Farrell, Sean Foley, Darren Melia and Jonathan Shaw.

Trim Celtic: Dillan Murrnin, Darren Melia, Jonathan Shaw, David O’Connor, Jamie Lee, Sean Foley, Niall Farrell, Diarmuid Higgins, Colm Smith, Ryan Andrews, Damien McGee.

Subs: Sean Curran (for Ryan Andrews), Shane Mooney (for Diarmuid Higgins), Nigel Kennedy, James Hyland, Conor Daly.

SFAI Under 12 Cup

Trim Celtic came up against unbeaten league leaders Oldcastle in this SFAI Cup match. Celtic put in a good performance but the Oldcastle side were just too strong.

Best for Trim Celtic were Brian Marron, Sean Hyland and Thomas Stokes.

Trim Celtic: Brian Marron, Sean Hyland, Jason Alexander, Paul Walshe, Cormac Joyce, Ian Keogh, Paul Smyth, Thomas Stokes, Ciaran Connors, Cian McGrenra, Sean Geraghty

Subs: Dermot O’Keane (for Paul Walshe), Thomas Farrelly (for Ciaran Connors)

NECSL Under 9 League

Trim Celtic Supremos 3 – 0 Enfield

Halftime: 1 – 0

Some brilliant goalkeeping from Robert Bourke coupled with great goals from Fergal O’Hare and Steven Moroney ensured Trim Celtic Supremps superb form continued.

Best for Trim Celtic Supremos were Kevin Nally, Martin O’Leary and Cian Downs Trim Celtic Supremos squad: Robert Bourke, Cian Downes, Martin O’Leary, Harry Purcell, Fergal O’Hare, Steven Moroney, Kevin Nally, Conor Fay, Conal McGrenra

Trim Celtic Supremos 3 – 1 Carrick A

Halftime: 0 – 0

Trim Celtic Supremos scorers: Steven Moroney 2, Fergal O’Hare Trim Celtic Supremos started slowly in the first half but moved up a gear in the second with goals from Steven Moroney 2 and Fergal O’Hare.

Best for Trim Celtic Supremos were Steven Moroney, Harry Purcell, Conor Fay, Conal McGrenra Trim Celtic Supremos squad: Robert Bourke, Cian Downes, Conor Fay, Harry Purcell, Fergal O’Hare, Steven Moroney, Conal McGrenra

NECSL Under 8 League

Trim Celtic Pumas 0 – 5 Athboy Panthers

Halftime: 0 – 3

Trim Celtic Pumas had to defend hard throughout this game with Keane Geraghty saving a first half penalty. This was still a below par performance for the Pumas who know they had an off day.

Best for Trim Celtic Pumas were Keane Geraghty, Zak McGowan and Anthony Losty Trim Celtic Pumas squad: Keane Geraghty, Adam Cregan, Anthony Losty, Zak McGowan, Robert Tully, Jack McGowan, Fintan McLoughlin, Brian McKeown

Trim Celtic Pumas 0 – 4 Bailieboro

Halftime: 0 – 2

A depleted team was always going to make this a difficult game for Trim Celtic Pumas. They defended well at times but were unable to create many scoring chances.

Best for Trim Celtic Pumas were Adam Cregan, Jack McGowan and Brian McKeown Trim Celtic Pumas squad: Keane Geraghty, Adam Cregan, Anthony Losty, Zak McGowan, Robert Tully, Jack McGowan, Fintan McLoughlin, Brian McKeown

Trim Celtic Raptors 3 – 1 Athboy

Halftime: 0 – 1

Trim Celtic scorers: Kyle Dixon 2, Jack Byrne After dominating the first half, Trim found themselves 1-0 down at the interval. However the Raptors showed great bouncebackability and two early second half goals by Kyle Dixon put Trim in front and a last minute goal by the impressive Jack Byrne sealed a fine win for the Raptors.

Best for Trim Celtic Raptors were Darren McGarry, Ciaran Harte and Kyle Dixon.

Trim Celtic Raptors squad: Darren McGarry, Ciaran Harte, Kyle Dixon, David Rennick, Eoin Sweeney, Colin Fitzgerald, Jack Byrne, Daire Lynch, Brian Lennon.

Trim Celtic Raptors 6 – 0 Parkvilla

Halftime: 3 – 0

Trim Celtic scorers: Jack Byrne 3, Eoin Sweeney, Kyle Dixon, Ciaran Harte The Raptors were far too strong for Parkvilla’s U8s and ran out 6-0 winners.

The goal scorers were Jack Byrne 3, Eoin Sweeney, Kyle Dixon and Ciaran Harte.

Best for Trim Celtic Raptors were Brian Lennon, Daire Lynch and Jack Byrne.

Trim Celtic Raptors squad: Darren McGarry, Ciaran Harte, Kyle Dixon, David Rennick, Eoin Sweeney, Colin Fitzgerald, Jack Byrne, Daire Lynch, Brian Lennon.

Schoolboy Presentation Night

Last Saturday night was a special one on the calendar of Trim Celtic when the Club staged its annual Schoolboy Presentation function in the Church of Ireland Diocesan Hall before a very large attendance of young players and parents.

Player of the Year Awards were made to no fewer than 13 different player who distinguished themselves last season by their performances on and off the field for their respective teams. Each Manager introduced his own selected player -in each case a guarded secret right up to the announcement. Generous tributes were paid to all of those nominated as follows:

U-16: Mark Perle
U-10 Lions: James Toher

U-15: Ciaran O’Duillerga
U-10 Tigers: Sean Fitzgerald

U-14: Alan Douglas
U-9 Tigers: Colin Keane

U-13: Michael Lydon
U-9 Panthers: Paul Lynch

U-12: Jamie Lee
U-8 Raptors: Kyle Dixon

U-11 Gladiators: Jason Alexander
U-8 Eagles: Peter Gavin

U-11 Crusaders: Sean Spratt

The overall Player of the Year selected to receive the Noel Dempsey Perpetual Cup was Alan Douglas – a very popular choice and a most worthy
winner. Minister Dempsey was in attendance to present his cup to Alan and the Club is very grateful for his continued support. Alan’s is the latest in a line of distinguished local players to have their names engraved on the cup.
Club teams that won local honours were also acknowledged. Some other special awards were made also.
MC for the night was Club Joint Treasurer Des Clancy and he was assisted by Chairman Ciaran Gaughran and Secretary Mark Scanlon.

The Club is most grateful to Dean Robert Jones for the use once again of the Diocesan Hall.

If you would like to submit photos of this event please sent them to photos@trimceltic.com

FAI Junior Cup

Trim Celtic 3 – 2 Courtown Hibs

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FAI Junior Cup

Trim Celtic 3 – 2 Courtown Hibs

Despite Navan Cosmos and Albion Rovers being reported as the only two Meath & District League teams left in the FAI Junior Cup, Trim Celtic progressed to the 5th Round with a hard fought win against Wexford side Courtown Hibs at the MDL. Celtic took the lead inside fifteen minutes when Mark Scanlon and Craig O’Hanlon combined well to set up David Conway to score from 6 yards with a diving header. Courtown replied with a header from a corner to level the game.
In the second half Trim Celtic came out of the blocks strongly and were soon ahead. A superb run and pass by Paul Campbell set David Conway through on goal, but he was fouled by a covering defender in the box and Campbell stepped up to score the resultant penalty. However Courtown didn’t lie down
and scored with a superb breakaway goal to level the match again. From the tip off Shane Ashe spotted the keeper off his line and was unlucky to see his superb effort come back off the post. With Courtown having a man sent off Celtic took the lead when Shane Ashe headed down to David Conway who
volleyed home in off the post. With minutes remaining David Conway looked to have got his hattrick when he tapped home Paul Rispin’s cross but he was denied by a whistle for offside.

Best for Trim Celtic were Dominic Martin, Paul Campbell and Keith Jones

Trim Celtic: Barry O’Callaghan, Ciaran Rispin, Keith Jones, Dominic Martin, John Bligh, Noel Payne, Paul Campbell, David Fagan, David Conway, Craig O’Hanlon, Mark Scanlon.

Subs: Shane Ashe (for Craig O’Hanlon), Paul Rispin (for Mark Scanlon), Paul Flanagan, Ciaran Mulvenna