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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Pictured here is the Club’s U11B team prior to its last game of the season yesterday morning at Tully Park.

Although the team struggled to get the results its performances deserved all season, spirits were as high yesterday as they were on the first day of the season last September.

Well done Kieron Fletcher & all his players!

On Thursday last the Club’s U16’s travelled to play Grove Rangers in the semi final of the NECSL Challenge Cup but they were unable to produce the form of the previous week which saw them come away from the same venue with a 1-0 win in the Shield. Thomas Noone was on target in normal time but the game finished 1-1 after extra time & Celtic lost out 3-4 on penalties. Robert Bradley hopes that his team can salvage their season by winning the NECSL Premier Shield. They are scheduled to play Albion Rovers in the semi final on Tuesday night in Tully Park.

The U11B’s finished their season with a 0-1 defeat at home to Newtown in Division 2.

The U17’s reached the final of the NECSL Challenge Cup this morning thanks to a 4-3 penalty shoot-out victory over Oldcastle. Adam Whelan was on target in normal time & Michael Loughlin’s boys will now face either Albion Rovers or Carrick Rovers in the final next Tuesday week 6th May.

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.

The Club’s Schoolboy teams enjoyed a successful day out today & several of them took vital steps towards ’silverware’ in their respective NECSL leagues.

Gerry Harte’s U11A’s lead Division 1 & they maintained their table topping position by comprehensively beating visitors Parkvilla 8-0. On target were James Cullen (3), Pierre Fox (pictured), Mark Kane, Cian Nevin, Fionnan Madden & Peter Gavin. The contest for the title is now down to two teams - Celtic & MV Bhoys. Trim have a three point lead with five games to play.

The U13A’s also defeated Parkvilla at Tully Park thanks to strikes by Jack Johnston & Patrick Lennon, a result that also keeps them at the top of Division 1. Again the contest for the title is a ‘two horse race’ with Ron Metcalfe’s lads holding a four point lead over Athboy with two games remaining. Athboy however have a game in hand.

The U14’s also won today in Division 1 to keep their hopes alive of retaining their League title. Robert Sweeney & leading scorer Donal Callan both scored to see off the challange of Carrick Rovers 2-0 at Tully Park.

The U11B’s received a walkover from Skryne/Tara who were unable to field in their Division 2 match scheduled for Tully Park.

Sad to report the U15 Division 1 game against visitors Walshestown from Co. Louth was abandoned with Celtic enjoying a 3-2 the lead at the time. Investigations are underway by the Club into the matter, particularly with a view to establishing why the referee took the decision to blow up early.

As a result of the heavy rainfall over the last couple of days there was limited action on the field today & mixed results in the few games played.

The only winners were the U13Bs who took on visitors Newtown Utd. at the Community School pitch in Trim. Dean Courtney & Fergus Mulryan both hit hat-tricks & Thomas Crinion also found the net in an easy 7-0 win. With nearest rivals MV Bhoys losing this result leaves them very much in the driving seat with only two games remaining in the NECSL Div 2 title chase.

The U11Bs lost out by the odd goal in five against Parkvilla in Navan despite a fine performance. James Durkan & Neil Reilly were on target.

The U16s played their last league game of the season in Div 1 & yet again shared the spoils, this time with already crowned champions Torro Utd. at the Community School pitch in Trim. Damien McGee was the scorer. Click here for pictures of today’s game.

The U12 Div 1 league game against Drogheda Town was moved to tomorrow & the venue has also changed - it will kick off at 11.30 am at the School pitch.

The U17s travel to play Oldcastle tomorrow morning in Div 1 of the NECSL. KO is down for 11.00 am.