The Club Seniors playeed out a scoreless draw away to Ardee Celtic last Sunday thus failing to take advantage of the points dropped by Rock Celtic on last Friday night and to make matters worse for manager Alan Kirwan he had to watch midfielder Paul Campbell ordered to the line for two yellows. Paul automatically misses the next Senior Team League game and the MDL will decide this week if any further sanctions will be imposed.

Celtic teams enjoyed mixed results today in local competition with three defeats and two victories out of five games played.

The Reserves travelled to Ardee to play Square United and won 2-1 thanks to a last minute penalty conversion by Noel Payne. Team captain Mark Scanlon (pictured) scored the first goal. The result is the fifth straight win for Luke Dempsey’s team.

The U13s were the only schoolboy team to win today.They avenged a defeat earlier this season by beating Kingscourt 4-1 at Tully Park. On target were Joan Lehmann, Rian Wogan, Gavin Mullen & Sean Spratt. It now looks likely that the destination of the NECSL Div 1 League title will be decided by the big game next weekend against Kentstown at Tully Park.

The U15s lost 2-4 away to Albion Rovers – a result which effectively puts them out of contention for the NECSL Div 1 League title. The U12s lost 2-5 at home against visitors Bailieboro in their NECSL Div 1 League match. Scorers not known. The U14s travelled to play Parkvilla in the Cup but lost out to the Div 1 side by the odd goal in three. Darragh Scannell was on target with a 20 yard free kick. John Marron’s boys will now have to settle down to winning the NECSL Div 2 League title over the next few weeks.

All eyes now turn to the Senior team away to Ardee tomorrow. They will be anxious to capitalise on the slip up by Rock Celtic on Friday night when they drew 2-2 at home to Slane Wanderers. Manager Alan Kirwan has a full squad to pick from.

Tomorrow’s schedule of games has been disrupted by the adverse weather.

The Third team game away to Electro Celtic has been called off as has the U16 game away to Athboy.

The U11 game fixed for Tully Park has been postponed and a pitch inspection at 9am in the morning will decide the U12 & U13 games scheduled for Tully Park also.

The U15 game away to Albion, the U14 game away to Parkvilla & the Reserve Team game away to Square Utd are all still on.

The Committee of the Club has expressed a message of condolence to the family of Brendan McGrenra on the death of his mother Margaret recently. Brendan is assistant manager of the Club’s under 14 team and to him and his family we send our sincere sympathy at this difficult time.

May She Rest in Peace.

Celtic have been drawn at home to Ardee Celtic in the quarter final of the MDL Challenge Cup – a pairing that adds extra spice to next Sunday’s League match between the two sides in Ardee. Manager Alan Kirwan (pictured) was philosophical upon hearing the draw. ‘There are eight good teams left at this stage. Celtic have already drawn 1-1 with Ardee in Tully Park at the start of the season but with the form we are in right now we must be confident of advancing’ he reacted. The match will be played on Sunday 11th March.

The other ties are Rock Celtic V Duleek, Electro Celtic V Botown and Navan Town V Albion Rovers.

After the ties played last weekend the teams that have advanced to the quarter final stage of the MDL Challenge Cup are as follows:

• Rock Celtic (Premier Division)
• Albion Rovers (Premier Division)
• Trim Celtic (Premier Division)
• Botown (Division 1)
• Duleek (Division 1)
• Ardee Celtic (Premier Division)
• Electro Celtic (Division 2)
• Navan Town (Division 1)

The draw is scheduled to be made this week.

The Club Seniors advanced to the quarter final stage of the MDL Challenge Cup thanks to a comprehensive 5-0 victory over MDL Division 2 leaders Termonfeckin this morning in Co. Louth. Paul Campbell opened the scoring from the penalty spot, David Conway (pictured) weighed in with another and Kevin Meehan hit two in a very slick overall perfomance. The opposition also scored an OG. This result leaves Alan Kirwan’s men still on track for a possible MDL League & Cup double. The team travelled without two key members who let manager Alan Kirwan down by declaring themselves unavailable yesterday.

The Reserves travelled to Dromin for the second time this season yesterday and came away with three more MDL Premier Reserve Division league points after an impressive 3-2 win over the locals. Alan Douglas continued his recent run of scoring with two more and Ronan Moore hit the other.

The Thirds came from behind to draw 2-2 with OMP Utd at Tully Park to secure a late B Reserve Divison point thanks to an injury time goal. Both of Celtic’s goals were scored by recent Polish signing Slawek Cygan. Celtic had Eric Scanlon in goal (pictured) and Anthony Craig to thank in a competitive contest.

Latest news from Co. Louth………the Seniors are leading 5-0 against Termonfeckin in the MDL Challenge Cup. Paul Campbell (penalty), and OG, David Conway & two from Kevin Meehan. Final result to follow shortly.

Peter Callaghan stepped down recently from his position as Coach/Manager to the U10 Eagles and he has been replaced by Kieron Fletcher – see Club Contact Information.

The Committee would like to express its gratitude to Peter for his sterling work over the last few years and assure him that he would be very welcome back at any time.

Plans are currently underway to form two eleven-a-side teams at U11 next season from the four U10 seven-a-side teams presently lining out. Parents are invited to contact the Club if any concerns arise.

Pictured after the Club’s U13 game at Tully Park this morning was Evan Dixon who kept another clean sheet for his team. The U13s are still on track to retain their NECSL Div 1 League title.