The Pearls took on top of the DCSL league team Ardee Celtic on Sunday. The Trim girls gave a great performance in what was a very entertaining game of football. As the game proceeded Trim came under sustained pressure and conceed a goal close to half time. The girls came out fighting after the half time team talk with Brian Troy and linda Gunning. They had several shots on goal but were not rewarded as the Ardee keeper made some great saves. Close to fulltime whistle Ardee got a second goal. Team line up was Rochelle Dunne, Jenny Molloy, Emma Troy, Orla O’Donnell, Ann Gunning, Suzanne Smith, Hanagh Mc Keon, Caoimhe Shelly, Ciara Hanson, Rhiannon Hoey, Roisin Milner

This past weekend, the Foyle Cup squad was announced and no less than 5 of the Trim Celtic squad were selected to represent the NECSL at the upcoming Foyle Cup in Derry in July. Our congratulations go to Robert Sweeney, Rian Wogan, Fionn Nally, Donal Callan and Lee Dixon who between them make up one quarter of the overall squad.

The Foyle Cup is a very prestigious tournament played every July across several age groups. With over 110 teams entered last year across all age groups and with many international clubs entering academy teams, this is a great opportunity for the lads to test themselves at the highest levels. The NECSL traditionally enters a team picked from the many U15 squads in the league. Our best wishes go the lads in the run-up to the competition.

The Diamonds were away to Walshestown in the second leg of the DCSL cup last Sunday. Trim had a 8-0 advantage going into the game. It proved to be a tight game as both teams traded goals up until the last five minutes of the game. Ciara Hanson clinched the game with a last minute goal. Final score was Trim 3 Walshestown 2. Team line up was Amy Troy (1) (Captain), Karley Leavy, Kate Dunne, Caoimhe Shelly, Rhiannon Hoey, Dervla Fahey, Ciara Hanson (2), Patrese Fox.

There was a large contingent of players out to participate in the parade this year. We had representation from all 16 teams with a total turn out of over 90 children, displaying the green and white colours.

The under nines teams represented the Sevens club at United park on Friday 13th March. Players from the Beavers, Gladiators, Gunners and Hawks, provided the half time entertainment as Drogheda United took on Bray Wanders.

The event was strongly supported by the families of the players, who enjoyed the spirited display from the teams.

Our thanks to Dan Fox for arranging the event and to the management of Drogheda United for hosting Trim Celtic Sevens.

The Seniors produced a superb second half performance to claim their place in the Challenge Cup Quarter Finals. Goals from Paul Gilsenan 2, Paul Campbell 2, Derek Donohoe, Aaron Newman and Colm Harte sealed an impressive victory.

Full report to follow

Representatives from five teams (Bears U8, Swifts U8, Rubys U9, Diamonds U11, and Pearls U13) were invited to play at half time in a pre-season match between Bohs and Shels on Friday 27th February. There were over 40 players representing Trim Celtic from eight up to 13 year old boys and girls. They gave a great demonstration of their football skills at half time, with the full backing and support from the large group of fans at the game.

Thanks to Dan Fox (Swifts) for organising the outing, the managers of each of the teams, Jim Short (Bears), Louise Hayes (Rubys), Pat Hanson (Diamonds), and Brian Troy (Pearls) for preparing the players for their debut at Dalymount Park.

Special thanks to Terry Morris (Gladiators) who ensured that all players and supporters arrived safely, as he negotiated the streets of Dublin with the bus.