The long hard season (twenty eight games) finally caught up on the U11A’s this morning a t the MDL Grounds when they lost 1-2 after extra time in the final of the NECSL Premier Shield. Mark Kame was the scorer in what manager Gerry Harte described as ‘a flat performance all round with too mant players showing signs of fatigue’. This result means that MV Bhoys defeated Celtic in the deciders of both cup & shield this season but Celtic can claim the bragging rights notwithstanding having won the league by defeating their rivales from Co. Cavan last Monday night at Tully Park. Man of the match for Celtic was keeper Darren McGarry.

The team will remain in training however for the next stage of the Danone Cup.

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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After the disappointment of losing the NECSL Challenge Cup final to MV Bhoys last Saturday at the MDL Grounds, Gerry Harte’s U11A’s needed little motivation this evening when the two sides met again in the last league match of the season at Tully Park & in some style they romped home by a score of 4-1 to land the league title before an enthusiastic crown of supporters.

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The action today for the Club’s U11A’s took place at the MDL Gounds when they lined out against MV Bhoys in the final of the NECSL Challenge Cup but finished up 2-3 losers after an extra game game.

Eoin O’Connor converted an early penalty to give Celtic the lead only for the Cavan boys to equalise from a corner before the break. The opposition then took the lead in the second half & it took Celtic until two minutes from the end to hit an equaliser to bring the game to extra time. Fionnan Madden was the scorer from a close-in header.

MV Bhoys struck however in the first period of extra time & despite fighting to the end Celtic were unable to find the net again.

First blood therefore to MV Bhoys who deserve congratulations for their sporting win. The same teams meet again on Monday night in Tully Park to decide the outcome of the league & again next Saturday in the final of the Premier Shield.

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In the only game played this evening the Club’s U11A’s defeated Kells/Blackwater on penalties after extra time to advance to the final of the NECSL Premier Shield. The scores were locked 1-1 after extra time & keeper Peter Gavin was the hero in saving one of the opposition spot kicks & in then scoring what proved to be the winner himself. James Cullen was on target during regular time.

This result means that Gerry Harte’s team are still in line to win a treble of trophies in their first year at eleven-a-side. They meet MV Bhoys from Cavan in a ‘winner takes all’ last league game of the season next Monday  night at Tully Park & they meet the same opposition in the final of the Challenge Cup on Saturday afternoon at the MDL. And it could be MV Bhoys again in the Shield final if they overcome Athboy Celtic this week.

It is expected that the NECSL U12 league trophy will be presented to the Club tomorrow night at the scheduled U12 game against Parkvilla at Tully Park. KO is set for 6.30 pm.

The presentation of the U13B league trophy has not yet been announced.

The U13A league trophy will be presented at the team’s league game against Johnstown on Thursday night of this week. The game may be played at the MDL - check with Team Officials. Kick is set for 7.30 pm.

The U11A’s have one more game to play against MV Bhoys & a victory will see them bring a fourth league title to the Club this year. That game is scheduled to be played next week in Tully Park.

Another day of mixed fortunes for the Club as the Schoolboy season gets right down to the business end in the NECSL. Out of six game played Celtic ended up with three wins, a draw & two defeats but the Club has two more league titles to celebrate in addition to the U13A title won two weeks ago.

The U14’s defeated visitors Kentstown at Tully Park by a score of 3-2 in the NECSL Premier Shield semi final. Celtic took a first half lead through Mark Little but the visitors struck back with two goals early in the second half & it took a Robert Sweeney converted penalty (pictured) to bring the game to extra time. Sweeney went on to score the only goal in extra time to enable Celtic to advance to the final. The score after normal time counted as a league result with each club taking a point. Kentstown can now win the league with one more win in their remaining games. Little consolation to Celtic however who have twice beaten Kentstown this season but congratulations nonetheless to Kentstown. Click here for more pictures. Read rest of story…

Not such a good night on the field last night for Celtic - one win & two defeats.

The U13B’s defeated Agher Park 2-0 in the semi final of the NECSL Major Shield thanks to goals from Anthony Peppard & Dean Courtney. The game was played at the MDL because of an error on the part of the NECSL who fixed the U12’s at home in Tully Park  the same time. They now have two games left this season. A win or a draw tomorrow morning against MV Bhoys will land the league title & after that the final of the shield beckons for Brian Flood’s boys. Read rest of story…

This evening at Tully Park the Club U11A’s managed by Gerry Harte defeated visitors Kingscourt 3-1 thanks to goals from John Cullen (2) & Eoin O’Connor.  The game doubled as a cup quarter final & as a home game in the league.

The three points won mean that Celtic now have three points to spare over rivals MV Bhoys with two games to go - away to Athboy & home against MV Bhoys.

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.