NECSL Under 14

Trim Celtic 2 – 2 Kingscourt

Halftime: 1 – 1

Trim Celtic scorers: Donal Loughlin 2 (1 pen)

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NECSL Under 14

Trim Celtic 2 – 2 Kingscourt

Halftime: 1 – 1

Trim Celtic scorers: Donal Loughlin 2 (1 pen)

Trim Celtic lost the toss and found themselves playing against a strong wind in the first half. Within five minutes Celtic were one down but fought back strongly wand were rewarded for their efforts when Graham Higgins was brought down in the box with Donal Loughlin converting the resulting penalty. Celtic started the second half well and took the lead through Donal Loughlin’s second goal. However Kingscourt equalised late in the second half.

Best for Trim Celtic were Adam Whelan, Donal Loughlin and Eoin Hanson.

Trim Celtic: Michael Lydon, Martin Whelan, Thomas Markey, Mark Hibbits, Eoin Hanson, Darragh Kennedy, Adam Whelan, Donal Loughlin, Graham Higgins.

Subs: Gary McGee, Eunan McGrenra, Sean Marron, Patrick Scanlon, Paul O’Sullivan), Noel Hanna.

	NECSL Under 13 Shield Final
	Trim Celtic 3 – 1 Kingscourt
	Halftime: 0 – 1
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NECSL Under 13 Shield Final

Trim Celtic 3 – 1 Kingscourt

Halftime: 0 – 1

Trim Celtic scorers: Diarmuid Higgins 2, Damien McGee

Trim Celtic secured success in the Shield final with a well deserved victory over Kingscourt in a pulsating contest. Trim went into the final as underdogs having previously been defeated by the Cavan side and in the first half were nervous and tentative as Kingscourt set the pace. Kingscourt hit the bar after fifteen minutes and Dillan Murrnin

had to be alert in goal to keep them at bay. Just on halftime when it looked as though Celtic had

weathered the Kingscourt storm a free kick into the Celtic box was finished from close range and

Kingscourt took the lead.

The second half saw a transformation in Trim Celtic, pushed on by Jamie Lee and Damien McGee in

midfield they took the game to Kingscourt. After pressure from Darren Melia and Sean Foley a chance was

created for Diarmuid Higgins which he tucked away from ten yards. With five minutes remaining the

excellent Damien McGee gave Celtic the lead. In the final minute Diarmuid Higgins confirmed victory

with a sweet lob.

Best for Trim Celtic were Dillan Murrnin, Damien McGee, Diarmuid Higgins, Niall Farrell and Jamie Lee.

Trim Celtic: Dillan Murrnin, James Hyland, Darren Melia, David O’Connor, Jonathan Shaw, Niall

Farrell, Jamie Lee, Damien McGee, Colm Smith, Sean Foley, Diarmuid Higgins.

Subs: Ryan Andrews (for Niall Farrell), Sean Curran (for Diarmuid Higgins), Shane Mooney (for James

Hyland), Nigel Kennedy, Conor Daly

NECSL Under 15 Shield Final
Kells Boys 3 – 2 Trim Celtic A.E.T.
Halftime: 1 – 1
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NECSL Under 15 Shield Final

Kells Boys 3 – 2 Trim Celtic A.E.T.

Halftime: 1 – 1

Trim Celtic scorers: Anthony Craig, Aaron Newman A goal in the last minute of extra time broke

Celtic hearts in the NECSL Shield final. Trim Celtic got off to a great start with Anthony Craig heading them in front in the first minute. Kells equalised just before the beak but Celtic edged in front again when Aaron Newman spectacularly finished off a fine move. Kells again equalised to force the game into extra time where after a tense twenty minutes Kells snatched a winner.

Best for Trim Celtic were Aaron Newman, James Moynihan and Eric Scanlon.

Trim Celtic: Eric Scanlon, James Moynihan, Mark Corrigan, Philip O’Donohoe, Barry Flynn, Aaron Newman, Anthony Craig, Colm Doyle, Alan Douglas, Andrew Coogan, Ciaran Quinn.

Subs: Paul Carroll, Keith Way, Paul Genockey, John Pedan

The Club’s annual Senior Player of the Year function will be held in the Emmet Tavern on Friday night 10th June and the announcement of this season’s recipients is keenly awaited. Managers Alan Kirwan (Firsts) and Alan McCormack (Seconds) have yet to nominate their chosen players.

The first team Player of the Year will receive the Brody Cup which will be presented this year for the 30th time. The current holder is David Conway. The Second Team Player of the Year will receive the Bernard Barry Cup which will be presented for the 8th time. David Campbell was the recipient last year.

In addition the Clancy Cup will be presented to the Clubman of the Year and the Under 17 Player of the Year will also be honoured. Mick Craig will make that choice.

The full lists of past recipients can be viewed under Club Perpetual Trophies.

Everyone is welcome to come along for the night.

Why not take part in our Survey, click here

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NECSL Under 15 Shield Semi-Final

Kingscourt Harps 0 – 0 Trim Celtic A.E.T.

Trim Celtic win 4 – 2 on pens.

An epic match resulted in Trim reaching the Shield final after a dramatic penalty shoot-out. This was the best performance of the season for Trim Celtic who played fine football and dominated for large spells but couldn’t find a goal in normal or extra time. After Kingscourt missed two penalties it was left to Andrew Coogan to slot home the winner and take Celtic through to the final against Kells boys.

Best for Trim Celtic were Anthony Craig, Barry Flynn and Alan Douglas.

Trim Celtic: Eric Scanlon, James Moynihan, Mark Corrigan, Philip O’Donohoe, Barry Flynn, Aaron NEwman, Anthony Craig, Colm Doyle, Alan Douglas, Andrew Coogan, Ciaran Quinn.

Subs: Paul Carroll, Keith Way, Owen Weir, Paul Genockey, John Pedan

NECSL Under 13 Sheild Semi-Final

Kells 1 – 2 Trim Celtic A.E.T.

Trim Celtic qualified for the Shield Final with a hard fought victory over Kells Boys. On a rock hard pitch that was devoid of grass this was as game that was as much about character as footballing ability and Trim Celtic had it in abundance. Celtic started slowly but Diarmuid Higgins put Celtic ahead with a goal from close range. However Kells battled back to equalise before halftime. The second half was a very tight affair with Colm Smith coming close, however the lack of goals brough the game to extra-time. Diarmuid Higgins again proved the match winner with another close range effort for a fully deeserved win.

Best for Trim Celtic were James Hyland, Dillan Murrnin, Jonathan Shaw, David O’Connor, Jamie Lee and Diarmuid Higgins.

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

Subs: Ryan Andrews (for Diarmuid Higgins), Nigel Kennedy (for Sean Foley)

Danone Nations Cup

Trim Celtic 2 – 0 Glenmuir Utd

Trim Celtic scorers: Sean Fitzgerald, Fionn Nally

Trim Celtic 1 – 0 Raheny Utd

Trim Celtic scorer: Sam Millen

Trim Celtic U-11s advanced to the All-Ireland stages of the Danone Nations Cup after deservedly beating the strongest teams from the North Dublin, Dundalk and Drogheda Schoolboys leagues. In a round robin competition between Trim Celtic (representing the NECSL), Raheny Utd., Glenmuir Utd. and Albion Rovers, Trim played the best football of the day and had won the competition after winning their first two games. In the first game against Glenmuir Utd., Trim went ahead with a very well taken goal by Sean Fitzgerald after being set up by Ciarán Fitzsimons. Trim continued to play the ball around and added to their lead in the second half after a great move down right resulted in a cross across goal where Fionn Nally was there to slot home. In the second game against Raheny Utd, the game was tight and was tied 0-0 at half time. In the 2nd half Trim again dominated and after five minutes, Sam Millen was put through on goal and beat three defenders for a superb individual goal that turned out to be the winner. After the other teams had drawn, it meant that Trim on 6 points
could not be caught. In the final game against Albion Rovers, Trim fielded a number of substitutes and took some time to adjust to the game. Trim were beaten by Albion but at that stage it was immaterial. Trim will be representing the NE region of the country in the all-Ireland stages in June.

Trim Celtic squad: James Mitchell, Shane O’Connor, Ciaran Fitzsimons, Joan Lehmann, James Toher, Sean McGee, Fionn Nally, Sam Millen, Ciaran Halpin, Sean Fitzgerald, Joey Corrigan, Paul Melia, Evan Dixon, Gareth White, Darren O’Neill.

Parkvilla 3 – 1 Trim Celtic 2nds

Terry Scanlon’s 2nd team pitted their wits against local Leinster Senior League side Parkvilla at the MDL on Saturday last. It was a testing run out for the team against good opposition and they acquitted themselves very well. Falling behind in the first half Celtic drew level when David Campbell’s long free kick found the back of the net. Celtic matched their Navan rivals for most of the second half but as they tired Parkvilla netted two late goals to claim victory.

Trim Celtic: Tom Barry, David Campbell, John Kelly, John Bligh, Tommy Boyle, Jonathan Connolly, Gordon Flood, Stephen Jones, Andrew Reilly, David Malone, Fergus Fagan.

Subs: Mick Martin (for Tom Barry) Adam Englishby (for John Bligh), Brian Quinn (for Jonathan Connolly)

Trim Celtic 3 – 3 Real Glasnaoin

In the first friendly of the new season Trim Celtic met United Churches League Division 2 side Real Glasnaoin. Celtic gave a debut to Peter Kane who has previous experience with Erris Utd in May and Leixlip in Kildare. Celtic started brightly and within fifteen minutes were two goals to the good. The first goal was tapped in by David Conway after Noel Payne chased a long ball into the corner and cleverly hooked the ball into the box as the defender was trying to shield the ball out of play. Within minutes the lead was doubled when David Conway headed home Dominic Martin’s cross after a succession of corners. The visitors proved they had not just come for the day out when they began to come forward with intent. A free kick on the edge of the box provided the platform for the Dubliners to reduce the deficit. Barry O’Callaghan superbly saved the initial free kick but was powerless when an onrushing Real player tapped home his parry. O’Callaghan quickly got an assist as his long kick out bounced over the visiting defence allowing Shane Ashe a clear run at goal where he finished at the second attempt rounding up the scoring in the first half.

In the second half Celtic didn’t create as many chances as in the first and had to settle for long range efforts with Shane Ashe coming close on two occasions from the corner of the box. Real then pulled another goal back when a free kick caused confusion in the box with the result being an easy tap in for a visiting player.
Minutes later the sides were level when the ball bounced up nicely for a Glasnaoin player who volleyed over Barry O’Callaghan into the corner of the net from the edge of the box. Neither side could force a winner and the game finished level at three each.

Trim Celtic: Barry O’Callaghan, Ciaran Rispin, Mark Scanlon, Dermot Bartley, Dominic Martin, Keith Jones, Peter Kane, Paul Campbell, David Conway, Noel Payne, Shane Ashe.

Subs: Damien Dempsey (for Mark Scanlon), David Campbell (for Dermot Bartley).

Lisadell United 0 – 2 Trim Celtic

Second half goals from Paul Campbell and David Fagan helped Celtic to victory in their final pre-season game, a campaign in which they went undefeated.

Trim Celtic: Barry O’Callaghan, Ciaran Rispin, Damien Dempsey, Dominic Martin, Dermot Bartley, David Fagan, Peter Kane, Noel Payne, Paul Campbell, Keith Jones, David Conway

Subs: Stephen Jones, Mark Scanlon, David Campbell

Premier Division

Slane 2 – 2 Trim Celtic

Halftime: 1 – 1

Trim Celtic scorers: Paul Campbell (pen), John Bligh.

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Premier Division

Slane 2 – 2 Trim Celtic

Halftime: 1 – 1

Trim Celtic scorers: Paul Campbell (pen), John Bligh.

Slane took the lead early in the first half but Celtic levelled when David Conway was fouled in the box, Paul Campbell slotting home the penalty for his 19th goal of the season. Slane then earned a penalty of their own for handball in the Celtic area however keeper Mick Martin pulled off a magnificent save to push the ball over the bar.

In the second half Slane from close range as Celtic failed to clear a long free kick. With minutes remaining John Bligh scored his first goal of the season after a magnificent run and cross by Paul Rispin. Paul Campbell forced a superb save from the Slane keeper with a dipping volley.

Best for Trim Celtic were Paul Rispin, David Fagan and Paul Campbell.

Trim Celtic: Mick Martin, Ciaran Rispin, John Bligh, Dominic Martin, Noel Payne, Paul Campbell, Paul Bartley, David Fagan, David Conway, Anthony Kane, Paul Rispin.

Subs: Tommy Boyle (for Anthony Kane)

NECSL Under 17 Shield

Trim Celtic 3 – 1 Bellurgan

Halftime: 1 – 1

Trim Celtic scorers: David O’Donohoe, Craig O’Hanlon, O.G.

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NECSL Under 17 Shield

Trim Celtic 3 – 1 Bellurgan

Halftime: 1 – 1

Trim Celtic scorers: David O’Donohoe, Craig O’Hanlon, O.G.

Trim Celtic added the NECSL Under 17 Shield to the league title they won last week with this win. David O’Donohoe put Celtic ahead but Bellurgan equalised before the halftime break.

In the second half an Alex Geraghty throw-in caused confusion in the Bellurgan box, resulting in an own goal. Two outstanding saves from keeper Niall Flynn kept Celtic ahead and in the dying minutes Craig O’Hanlon raced through on goal but was fouled in the area and he converted the penalty himself to secure victory.

Best for Trim Celtic were Niall Flynn, David O’Donohoe and Craig O’Hanlon

Trim Celtic: Niall Flynn, Derek Fortune, Alex Geraghty, TJ Garry, Adam Campbell, Aaron Newman, David O’Donohoe, Stephen Jones, Craig O’Hanlon, Eoin O’Connor, Killian Ryan.

Subs: James Curran, Paul Munnelly, Anthony Gilmartin, Stephen Goulding, Keith O’Donohoe.