News - August 2004

Castlebar Celtic Weekly Lotto
27/08/2004
THERE WAS no winner of the Castlebar Celtic Lotto this week.  The numbers drawn were 13, 15, and 17.  The jackpot now stands at €2,600. 

The €10 winners were David Breen, Castlebar Swimming Club, Ann Ludden, Heno c/o Gers, and M L Staunton c/o An Post.  Next weeks draw will take place on Thursday night (2nd September) in The Brown Cow, Rush Street.


Two Celtic Players Involved In Final U-14 Irish Trials
27/08/2004
DAVID JOYCE and Eoin Torphy will be involved in the final U-14 Irish trials which are being held over the coming weeks.  David is just back after a successful weekend with the Irish U-14 set up.  Eoin who is just back from injury, will also be involved during the next couple of week.  Best of luck to the two lads.


Congrats To Tom King On His Recent Manchester City Trial
27/08/2004
TOM KING had a very successful trip with Manchester City in Switzerland last month.  Tom travelled with the club's U-15 team to take part in an international tournament.  He played in midfield for all three of City's games and scored a brilliant goal in the second game, as well as being involved in setting a number of goals in the other games.  Tom has been asked back in October for further trials.


B Team Take On Swinford
26/08/2004
CASTLEBAR CELTIC B play their last away game of the season against Swinford F.C. on Sunday morning at 11.30 PM.  This is an important game for Swinford, as they need to win to have a chance of winning the Premier Division.  If the B team win their last two games they will finish in third position.


tsb Permanent Super League
25/08/2004
Conn Ranger 0 - 10 Castlebar Celtic 
THIS GAME was over at half-time as Celtic went in at the break seven goals clear. For Rangers, it puts them nearer the drop zone and with an awful lot of work to do if they hope to avoid relegation.  more>>>


Castlebar Celtic Weekly Lotto
24/08/2004
THERE WAS no winner of the Castlebar Celtic Lotto last week.  The numbers drawn were 5, 22, and 28.  The jackpot now stands at €2,500. 

The €10 winners were Richard King, Sandra McHale, Gerry O' Malley, Paul Redmond, and Alan Burns. 


Flag Day Thank You
24/08/2004
CASTLEBAR CELTIC Youth Club would like to thank the people of Castlebar for the generous support of our flag day last Saturday.  The club would also like to thank all the people who collected on the day.


Celtic C Take On Inver United
24/08/2004
CASTLEBAR CELTIC C had an outstanding victory over local rivals Snugboro United on Saturday evening and guarantees second position in Division 2A.  They now play Inver United away in the last game of the season in a championship decider.  This game was due to played next Sunday 29th, but has been postponed until Sunday 5th Sep at 11.30 AM.


Welcome Inn Hotel Division 2A
24/08/2004
Castlebar Celtic C 3 - 0 Snugboro United B
THIS LOCAL derby lived up to its billing as both teams gave it their all last Saturday evening in Celtic Park.  Celtic had to make two changes from the team that defeated Ballyheane B and Castlebar United in their last two games.  more>>>


Celtic A Fixture Re-Scheduled
22/08/2004
THE CASTLEBAR CELTIC A game against Glenhest Rovers has been moved to Sunday 29th August at 3 PM in Celtic Park.  This is must win game for both teams, but for different reasons. Celtic need the points to keep the pressure on league leaders Westport United, while Glenhest need the win to avoid relegation.


Welcome Inn Hotel Premier Division
20/08/2004
Castlebar Celtic B 4 - 1 Ballyglass
AFTER A recent poor run of results, Castlebar Celtic B got back to winning ways in this home encounter against Ballyglass.  Celtic found the net with four superbly taken goals in what was a highly entertaining game.  more>>>


Castlebar Celtic A in Emphatic Win
20/08/2004
CASTLEBAR CELTIC A had a commanding 10-0 win away to Conn Rangers last night (19th August) in the permanent tsb Super League.  With two games remaining they are one point behind new league leaders Westport United.  Full report to follow.


Celtic C In Winner Takes All Clash
19/08/2004
WITH THE A and B teams not playing at the weekend, all the attention will be on the C team clash with neighbours Snugboro United on Saturday evening at 7pm in Celtic Park.  Castlebar Celtic C are in second place in the league with Snugboro just one point behind.  With just two games remaining the winner's will at the very least finish in second place and have an opportunity to gain promotion to Division 1.  Manager Brian Healy has a full strength squad to pick from.  We wish the team the best of luck.


Celtic Draw Westport United In AIB Cup Semi-Final
19/08/2004
CASTLEBAR CELTIC A have been draw against their great rivals Westport United in the semi-final of the Mayo AIB Cup.  Celtic have home advantage and the game takes place on Sunday 5th September.  This game should draw a large crowd to see two of the top teams in Mayo at present.  More details on the tie nearer to the date.


Annual Youths Flag Day
18/08/2004
CASTLEBAR CELTIC Youths are holding their annual Flag Day on the 21st August 2004. The committee and managers are requesting your help on that day.  We are asking that you would give 2 hours to collect at one of the many collecting points.  Please contact any committee member or manager to organise times that suit you or contact Pat Naughton on 094-9024860 or 087-2255448.


Welcome Inn Hotel Division 2A
17/08/2004
Castlebar United 1 - 4 Castlebar Celtic C
CASTLEBAR CELTIC C held on to second spot in Mayo Division 2A, after a comfortable 4-1 victory over local rivals Castlebar United in Moneen.  Celtic were in control of the game from the very start and were 2-0 up after 10 minutes with two well taken goals from strikers Ian Burke and Jamie Carr.  more>>> 


Castlebar Celtic Weekly Lotto
11/08/2004
THERE WAS no winner of the Castlebar Celtic Lotto last week.  The numbers drawn were 5, 10, and 28.  The jackpot now stands at €2,300. 

The €10 winners were J.Canning; Marian c/o Castle Models; Niall Curley; Evelyn Healy; and Kevin Kelly.  Next weeks draw will take place on Thursday night (12th August) in Mick Byrne's, Main Street. 


Mayo League Results
09/08/2004
Welcome Inn Hotel Premier Division - Ballinrobe Town 1 - 0 Castlebar Celtic B 
                                                                         
Welcome Inn Hotel Division Two - Castlebar Celtic C 8 - 0 Clew Bay Rovers 


Castlebar Celtic A in Five-Star Performance  
06/08/2004
CELTIC CONTINUED their recent fine form with an emphatic 5-1 victory over Ballyheane in Celtic Park last night.  Goals from Eamon Crean, Russell Gibbons, Sean Reilly, Dara Ainsworth, and Ronan O' Boyle sealed the victory after Ballyheane had taken the lead through Greg Flynn.  Full report to follow.


tsb Permanent Superleague
04/08/2004
Ballina Town 0 - 3 Castlebar Celtic A
BALLINA TOWN'S hopes of winning the Super League are over after they lost to a Celtic side that seem intent on claiming the title.  Despite Ballina applying some early pressure, the visitors took the lead after sixteen minutes.  more>>>


Welcome Inn Hotel Premier Division
31/07/2004
Castlebar Celtic B 3 - 3 Snugboro United
THE MEETING of these local rivals in a wet and windy Celtic Park last Sunday proved to be a thrilling contest.  Celtic started the game at a very high tempo and deservedly went ahead on ten minutes.  more>>>