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

After the recent bad weather some of the Schoolboy teams were back in action this weekend

Both of our U11 team were in action in the U11 HSE NECSL Cup R1. The U11A team travelled to Bailieboro to record the most impressive result of the weekend with a 9-3 scoreline. The U11B team played Enfield in the Mdl proving too strong coming away with a 6-4 result.  Well done to both Adrian and Colum’s team’s

Nick Nally’s U14′S travelled to Kingscourt in the U14 HSE NECSL  Cup R1, another good day at the office with a 6-3 scoreline

On Sunday the U17′s travelled the short distance to Kentstown, it was a forgettable day for the lads who never got going

The programme for FAI coaching courses for the forthcoming year are published. The courses included are

Kick Start 1,  Kick Start 2,  Youth Cert,  Goalkeeping Intro, Small-Sided Games Workshop and Strength and Conditioning Workshop..

The dates are available from Mark Scanlon FAI Development Officer for Meath who can be contacted on

 086-7954353 or mark.scanlon@fai.ie

Please Note..These courses fill up quickly

Again the weather got the better of the Senior fixtures this weekend however on Sunday we did manage to play a friendly in the AUL complex in Dublin against Strand Athletic (premier C). It was a great run out with Trim Celtic winning 4-2 with the help of goals from Diarmuid Higgins, Paul Campbell(2) and Derek Donoghue.

Saturday 23/1/2010

Navan Town v Trim Celtic  2.15ko

Sunday 24/1/2010

Clones Town v Trim Celtic  2.15ko

Saturday 16/1/2010

Duleek v Trim Celtic 2pm ko

Sunday 17/1/2010

Trim Celtic v Torro (Challenge Cup) 11.30ko

The League has postponed all Senior fixtures this weekend.