The NECSL Tesco Foyle Cup has been announced and again Trim Celtic are again heavily represented with four out of the eighteen players. The players selected are Dean Courtney, Colin Stowe, Paul Lynch and Danny Connell.

The tourament in played in Derry and runs from July 19th till July 24th

Well done to the players selected

We had three players involved in the  U15 NECSL squad today which played the Wicklow League, Players involved Dean Courtney, Conor Henebery and Mark Chesser. The match finished 4-1 to the NECSL

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

Despite having five of Trim Celtic’s player’s the N.E.C.S.L team lost to the Kilkenny Schoolboy League on a scoreline of 3-0. The team travelled the long distance to Kilkenny and our players played with their usual skill and commitment.

The players selected where Dylan Loughlin, Eric Hyland, Danny Connell, Paul Lynch and Colin Stowe

The Club’s annual Schoolboy Presentation Function took place earlier this evening in the Castle Arch Hotel before a packed crowd & the highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Noel Dempsey Cup to the overall Schoolboy Player of the Year Rory McEntee. Minister Noel Dempsey was present to present his cup & he paid generous tribute to the Club & the efforts of all its officials for many years.

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In the last two games of the 2007/8 Schoolboy season Celtic’s U14 & U15 Teams both lost their NECSL Shield Finals played at the MDL Grounds on Wednesday evening of this week.

The U14′s lost out to Kingscourt Harps by a score of 0-3 in a game in which they enjoyed long periods of midfield domination thanks in no small measure to another fine performance by Robert Sweeney. The front runners spurned numerous good chances throughout as Celtic thwarted by a spirited & at times lucky Kingscourt side that played a more direct style of football. Nick Nally & his assistants Des FitzGerald & Mark Scanlon will be left to wonder how their treble -winning side from last year failed to reach the winner’s enclosure this year but hopes are high that the disappointment of losing out will renew their determination to re-establish themselves to the number one position next term.

The U15′s (pictured here before the game) were unable to reach the level of performance of recent weeks that saw them put together a string of excellent results & despite a late rally were unable to force their final into extra time. Lewis Dowling was Celtic’s scorer late on in a 1-2 defeat by Kells. Darren Melia was one of the few on form players on the night. John Marron can look back however with great satisfaction after an impressive second half to the season, which retained Premier Division league status for his team.

The excellent end of season form of the Club’s U15′s continued today when they swept aside the NECSL U15 Premier League & Cup winners Albion Rovers by a score of 5-1 to advance to the final of the Premier Shield. This means that a total of seven of Celtic’s schoolboy teams reached their Shield finals – very impressive. 

John Marron’s boys turned out a very impressive display in Collon & the goals were scored by Darragh Scannell (2), Jordan Martin (2) & Scott McGowan. The final against Kells/Blackwater is scheduled for Tuesday evening of next week.

Another Celtic team fought it’s way to an NECSL Shield final this evening at Tully Park when Robert Bradley steered the U16′s to the decider thanks to an impressive 3-1 win over Albion Rovers. Damien McGee hit two & Simon Dixon the other against Albion Rovers from Co. Louth.

This brings to five the number of Celtic teams that will contest NECSL Shield finals with the U15′s still to play their semi final next Saturday against Albion Rovers.

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The Club U13A’s (pictured) were first into the winner’s enclosure this season when a scoreless draw at home to Athboy Celtic last Saturday in Tully Park was enough to win them the NECSL Division 1 title with onw game to spare. With a record of eleven wins & two draws this was a great day for Ron Metcalfe’s boys who installed themselves as favourites immediately the season started last August & have remeined unbeaten since in all competitions except the SFAI Troy Cup. Congratulations to all concerned.

The Club’s other Schoolboy teams have also turned in some fine results ast Saturday & since.

The U14′s defeated Albion Rovers 4-1 in Division 1 to retain alive their slight hopes of retaining the league title. On target were Sam Millen, Mark Little, Fionn Nally & Donal Callan.

The U13B’s hit six without reply against Oldcastle in a double header. The result sees them collect three more Division 2 points & it also counts as a victory in the shield. Anthony Peppard, Colin Keane, Alan O’Halloran, Lee McGorrian & Dean Courtney all scored. Brian Flood’s boys need one point against MV Bhoys in their last game to win the title.

The U12′s also tasted victory in the shield when they overcame the challenge of Carrick Rovers in Carrickmacross by a score of 2-1. Ryan Moore & Conor Burke hit the goals. The game featured fine displays by Adrian Maguire, Shane Moore & Conor Burke. This evening at Tully Park the U12′s defeated visitors Kells/Blackwater in their penultimate league outing. The scorers were Jack Byrne (2), Stephen Moroney (pen) & Conor Burke in a comprehensive 4-0 win. Other players to impress were Ryan Moore, Neil sweeney & Sean Coloe. John Sweeney’s lads need a win in their last league game at home to Parkvilla to become U12 Division 1 champions.

Gerry Harte’s U11A’s travelled to Carrickmacross to take on the local Carrick Rovers in their shield & came home happy after an impressive 3-1 win in very windy conditions. Daniel Lewis, James Cullen & Pierre Fox hit the target. The team were on the field again last night when they entertained Enfield Celtic in Division 1 & once again they emerged victorious this time by a score of 6-0. James Cullen struck twice as did Mark Kane and Daniel Lewis & Peter Gavin got the others. With three games to go, they are three points ahead of MV Bhoys.

Unfortunately the U11B’s lost 0-4 away to Torro Utd. in the shield at the weekend.

The improved form of the U15′s was again to be seen as they beat visitors Manor Farm 3-0 at Tully Park in their shield match. The scorers were Conor Smith with two & Dara Scannell. They lead 2-0 at the break.

Sad to report the U17′s lost at home to Enfield Celtic in the shield on Sunday morning. Scorer not known.

Everything came together this evening in the very lasy league game of the season for the Club’s U15s when they trounced visitor Kentstown Rovers at Tully Park by a score of 12-0

The marksmen to run up the score were Conor Smith (4), Damien McGee (2) & Ryan Keenan, Darragh Scannell, James Hyland, Darren melia, Dean Kelly & Jordan Martin with one each.

This result leapfrogs Celtic above Parkvilla who have also completed their programme & Kenstown also, but they have two games left to play.