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.

Sad to report the Club’s U14’s lost the final of the NECSL Challenge Cup this evening at the MDL Grounds when they went down 0-1 to Kentstown Rovers, who thus completed a league & cup double. In a pulsating game with end to end action the superior skills of the Celtic boys came second best to the more direct approach of the highly motivated Kentstown side & Trim must now pick up the pieces as they plan for the Shield final next Wednesday night against Kingscourt Harps.

The only goal of the game, a breakaway, was scored with twenty minutes left in the second half after Celtic had failed to convert some clear opportunities & indeed in the closing minutes they pressed hard for a deserved equaliser.

For Celtic, Lee Dixon & Fionn Nally in defence, Mark Leavy & Rian Wogan on the wings & Sean Spratt were stand outs in a fine team performance which did not unfortunately live up to the standards that Nick Nally’s team have set for themselves.

The U14 NECSL Challenge Cup Final between Trim Celtic & Kingscourt Harps hich had been scheduled for Sunday next has been postponed until Wednesday 14th May. Kick off same at 7.00 pm. Venue to be announced,

The U16 NECSL Premier Shield Final between Trim Celtic & Kells/Blackwater has been moved from Tuesday next 6th May to Thursday of next week 8th May. KO same at 7.00 pm. Venue to be announced.

The Club’s U14’s received a walkover this evening in their scheduled Division 1 game against Bailieboro. This  guarantees them the runner-up spot. The finished in the number one spot for the last two years.

They have two matches left this season - the finals of the Challenge Cup & the Premier Shield.

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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In a titanic struggle in Tully Park the Club U14’s emerged victorious over visitors Athboy Celtic in the semi final of the NECSL Challenge Cup following a 1-1 stalemate after extra. All five of the Club’s penalty takers found the net in a 5-4 shoot-out. They were Donal Callan, Sam Millen, Mark Little, Gavin Mullen & Robert Sweeney. Keeper Sean Spratt saved one of the opposition penalties. Donal Callan also converted from the spot in regular time to equalise for Trim after Athboy had taken the lead. This was the third cup match between the two clubs since since the weekend. The Club 12’s & 143A’s both lost out to Athboy last Saturday in their respective cup matches.

The Club U17’s received a walkover yesterday in their  scheduled Division 1 match against Ballyjamesduff who were unable to field.

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…

Three more games played tonight & glad to report three more wins for Club sides.

The U16’s travelled to Drogheda & beat local side Grove Rangers by the only goal of the game in this Premier Shield semi final. Jamie Lee (pictured) was the marksman.

Also in the Premier Shield, the U13A’s beat Kingscourt at the MDL in their home semi final. Jack Johnston hit both goals in a 2-0 victory. The game was played at the MDL grounds because of an error in the NECSL league office that resulted in fixture clashes in Tully Park.

The U14’s hit five without reply in the Challenge Cup quarter final away to Torro Utd. The scorers were Mark Little (2), Donal Callan, Rian Wogan & Sam Millen. Next up in the semi final is Athboy Celtic at Tully Park.

In the only game played by the Club today, the U15’s failed to maintain their excellent recent form & lost 0-2 away to Carrick Rovers in the semi final of the NECSL Challenge Cup.

The U14 & U13A games were both postponed.