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Nolan�s Late Strike Secures Share Of The Spoils

07/09/2010

Castlebar Celtic 1-4 S&F Utd

Castlebar Celtic U-16B completed their league campaign with well earned draw with S&F Utd. In what was a very even contest the Hoops left it late to secure the draw their play deserved after the excellent Mark Nolan scored with 5 minutes remaining. It was the home team who started the brightest thanks to the hard working midfield sector of Aaron Sign, Gareth Dunne, Patrick Harkins and Keith Mulchrone but found themselves 1-0 down going in at the break. With the superb front two of Gerry Hunt and Kevin Quinn causing the away defence a lot of problems but they just could not get past the excellent Utd keeper. The home also had their outstanding keeper Ronan Byrne to thank for keeping them in the game. With Michael Hall, Cillian McNeela, Darragh Singh and Mark Nolan getting control of the Utd attackers the Hoops began to dominate the closing stages and a great Mark Nolan finish gave them the share of the spoils. Next up for this young side is the 2^nd Rd of the Mayo Cup

League Stalemate At Knock

07/09/2010

K&K Utd 3-3 Castlebar Celtic

The clubs U-16A side completed their league campaign with a 3-3 draw with K&K Utd last Monday evening and now will concentrate on the three cup competitions. The Hoops found themselves 1-0 down after 10 minutes but stormed back with goals from Donnacha Barry, Paul Colleran and Adam Murphy to take a deserved 3-1 lead at half time. The away side were guilty of missing a number of gilt edge opportunities to add to their lead and paid dearly in the end. The home side dominated the last quarter and pulled two goals back in quick succession to level the game. Overall a draw was a fair result. Celtic: E. Eaton, Mark McHugh, Donnacha Barry Stephen Walsh (Capt) Kevin Costello, Jake Gannon, Adam Murphy, Lorcan King, Paul Colleran, Colm Nevin, Kenneth McDermott; Subs Used: Michael Padden, Rory Malone, Keith Egan, Donal McGahon, Ronan Carolan.

Five Stat Emma Secure All Three Points

07/09/2010

Castlebar Celtic 5-4 Westport Utd

Castlebar Celtic women took on Westport Utd in their pen ultimate league game for 2010 in Celtic Park on Sunday last. The home team got off to a good start when Emma Mullin scored after been put through by Rachel King. The lead didn�t last long as Westport equalised 10 minutes later. Mullin�s restored the lead after out pacing the visiting defence, but again Westport equalised. Mullin�s completed her hat trick to restore the home advantage before Westport equalised from a free kick. When Celtic's star striker scored her fourth it looked like the home team had done enough to secure the three points. But a defensive error allowed Westport to equalise for the fourth time. Just as the game was heading for a draw, Rachel King won good possession on the left wing and crossed to Emma Mullin who blasted home from close range. Five four to Celtic, five more goals for Emma Mullin and three points for Celtic. At U-16 level, Claremorris failed to field in the first round of the cup on Saturday so Celtic progress to the next round. The U-16's are away to Achill in the league on Tonight

Fixtures For This Week 35

06/09/2010

News Talk League: Castlebar Celtic V TBA

Mary Walsh Cup Final: Ballyglass V Castlebar Celtic Sun 12^th Sept @ 12.00 pm Away

U-16 Mayo League: K&K Utd V Castlebar Celtic Mon 6^th Sept @ 7.00 pm Away

U-16 Mayo League: Castlebar Celtic B V S&F Utd Mon 6^th Sept @ 7.00 pm Celtic Park

U-16 Girls League: Achill Rovers V Castlebar Celtic Tue 7^th Sept @ 7.00 pm Away

U-13 Mayo Cup: Urlar Utd V Castlebar Celtic Tue 7^th Sept @ 7.00 pm Away

U-13 Mayo League: Charlestown Ath V Castlebar Celtic Fri 10^th Sept @ 7.00 pm Celtic Park



Results For Last Week

06/09/2010

News Talk League: Shelbourne 3-2 Castlebar Celtic

U-18 Mayo League: Castlebar Celtic 4-0 K&K Utd

U-16 Mayo League: Castlebar Celtic 3-1 Westport Utd

U-16 Mayo League: Conn Rangers 0-7 Castlebar Celtic B

U-16 Mayo League: Castlebar Town 2-6 Castlebar Celtic B Sat

U-16 Girls League: Castlebar Celtic 2-2 Castlebar Town

U-13 Mayo League: Castlebar Celtic 8-0 Westport Utd

U-12 League Play-Off: Castlebar Celtic C 5-1 K&K Utd B

U-12 League Play-Off: Manulla B 3-2 Castlebar Celtic C

Pipped At The Post By Shelbourne

06/09/2010

Shelbourne 3-2 Castlebar Celtic

The clubs senior side suffered another league defeat after going down to Shels 3-2 last Saturday. The Hoops found themselves deservedly one down at the break. The second period saw a different Celtic side and pushing hard for an equalizer when they were caught on the break in quick succession. Celtic battled back and two excellent Ronan O�Boyle goals had his team right back in the game but further opportunities were at a premium and Shels held out to take all three points.

Derby Delight For Killer Bees

05/09/2010

Castlebar Town 2-6 Castlebar Celtic B

The clubs U-16B side hit local rivals Castlebar Town for six in the 1^st Rd of the Mayo Cup which was played last Saturday in Moneen. This victory was built on the excellent Hoops defence of goalkeeper Ronan Byrne, Garret Dunne, Cillian McNeela, Darragh Singh and Pat Ahern. The midfield sector where the battle was won the Celtic was well served in the engine room by the excellent quartet of Aaron Singh, Patrick Harkins, Keith Mulchrone and Mark Nolan but the stars of the show were the Celt�s outstanding striking duo of Gerry Hunt and Kevin Quinn who were unstoppable during the game and both claimed hat-ticks in this deserved victory. It was the away side who dominated the game from start to finish but were made to fight all the way by a hard working Town side. The home side found themselves 3-1 down at half-time thanks to two goals from Quinn and one from Hunt. The second half saw the introduction of Michael Hall, Chris McCormick, Sean Fallon and Shane Nugent and they all played their part in this impressive victory. Gerry Hunt and Kevin Quinn went on to complete their hat-tricks in the second half and the Tom Duffy and Michael Padden�s side will be looking for a home draw in the next Rd.

Disappointment But Future Is Bright

05/09/2010

The clubs U12C team which is made up of players from the clubs U-10 Academy meet K&K Utd B and Manulla B in the U-12 Mayo League Division 3 play-off games on Thursday and Saturday. The young Hoops ran out 5-1 winners over K&K Utd on Thursday evening but the score line does not reflect how close this game was. It was K&K Utd who dominated the first half and deservedly took a one goal lead in at the break. The second half saw a different Celtic side and once the outstanding Thierry Baba levelled the game with 10 minutes remaining it was the home side who the most likely to take all three points and that what transpired thanks to a brilliant Liam Whyte hat-trick and a great finish by Finn Sammon. The score line was very harsh on K&K but the home side just about deserved their victory. Next up was the challenge of Manulla B on Saturday afternoon and once again the young hoops found themselves a goal down when Manulla got a lucky break when their lively striker shot was deflected pass the excellent Ultan Reilly in the Celtic goals. Celtic came storming back and with superb goals from Thierry Baba and Conor Monaghan it gave the away side a merited advantage at half time. The second half saw Manulla coming storming out of the blocks and their big striker coolly levelled the game after 5 minutes of the restart. At stage it hard to pick a winner but the bigger and physically stronger Manulla side came more into the game and the hoops were finding it difficult to break down the home defence. The winning goal came with five minutes remaining and only for some heroic defending by the home team stopped Celtic getting a deserved equalizer. Manulla will now face K&K Utd knowing that a draw will win them the title but if K&K Utd win another play-off will be required. Managers Gabriel Downes, Joey Burke and Greg Whyte could not have asked more of their players over the two games and they know that this group of players will have their day in the sun. Celtic Squad: Ultan O Reilly, Shane Downes, Ruairi Nevin, Brian Walsh, Dara Ludden, Colin Hope, Cathal Coyne, Thierry Baba, Liam Whyte, Sean O Grady, Paddy Heneghan, Finn Sammon, Kevin Moran, Sean Kelly Fair, Conor Mongan, Dillon Felle, Ronan Dervan.

United Had No Answers To Brilliant Celt�s

04/09/2010

Castlebar Celtic 8-0 Westport Utd

The Gabriel Downes and Barry Redmond managed U-13 side destroyed Westport Utd in Celtic Park last Friday night in Section A of the Mayo League. The home side had the visitors pinned back right from the kick-off thanks mainly to the midfield dominance of the excellent midfield quartet of Evan Heneghan, Mark McDonnell, Sean Keaney and Colm Quinn and they were always in support of the unstoppable front two of Jason Hunt and goal machine Stephen McDermott. With Utd rarely troubling Paul Walsh�s goals thanks mainly to the superb back four of Kenny Downes, Anthony O�Boyle, Connor Murray and Fintan Borotto there was only going to be one winner of this one side contest. The Hoops had all three points rapped up at half time thanks to a hat-tick from Stephen McDermott, two from Jason Hunt and one from the impressive Sean Keaney. The second half saw the introduction of Peter Minogue, Eoin Togher, David McNicholas, Ciaran Padden, James Byrne and Karl Benson and they all played there part in this victory and shows the strength in dept available to the managers. Two further goals by David McNicholas added to the home side tally.

Eight Celtic Stars Named In Connacht Squads

03/09/2010

The Club were delighted to learn that Noe Baba, Adam Chambers, Eric Eaton, Jamie Ivers, Jordan Loftus, Colm Nevin, Gary Walsh and Stephen Walsh have been called into the Connacht Emerging Talent squads. This is a great achievement and an excellent reward for all the hard work the players, parents and coaches have put in over the last number of years. Well done to all involved.

No Winner Of The Weekly Lotto

03/09/2010

There was no winner of the clubs weekly lotto jackpot of �11,300. The numbers drawn were 5, 14, 22 & 27. The �20 were Tony Flynn, C/o Flynn�s Bar, Greg Whyte, C/o Link Taxis, James Quigley, C/o Geraldine Cresham & Martina Tolan C/o Sloyan�s Bar. The next draw will take place in Sloyan�s on Thursday 9^th September with the Jackpot @ �11,400. The lotto committee would like to thank the Paddy Moran�s for holding the draw and all the people who purchased tickets

U-16 Girls Hold On To Top Spot

03/09/2010

Castlebar Celtic 2-2 Castlebar Town

The Jeremy Dee managed Girls� U-16 side remain on top of the Mayo League after a well contested local derby ended all square. It was the visitors who got the best start when their excellent striker latched on to a long punt up field and coolly finished from inside the box. This goal seemed to spur on the home side and with the Celtic defence of Sarah Prendergast, Orla Barry, Aoife Carroll and Amy Robinson snuffing out the away side attacks this allowed the hard working midfield sector of Shauna Maloney, Ailish Moran, Lana McGlade, Chloe Finn and Nicole Redmond to support the excellent front two of Aileen Collins and Stacey Muldowney. The home side were on level terms following some superb play from Aoife Carroll and Shauna Maloney who set up Stacey Muldowney who drove the ball to the back of the Town net. The home side created a number of chances to take the lead but found themselves 2-1 going in at half time following another excellent finish by the away side�s striker. The second half saw the introduction of Aine Loughran and Shonna Connolly and both made big impacts in the game. It was the home team who were in control in the second half but Town always looked dangerous on the break. The Hoops levelled the game with 10 minutes remaining following good work from Sarah Prendergast who played in Nicole Redmond and she gave the Town keeper no chance. If this side can win their remaining two games they will be crowned Mayo League Champions but there is still a lot of football to be played before this can happen.

U-18�s Go Top Of Mayo League

02/09/2010

Castlebar Celtic 4-0 K&K Utd

The Paul Large managed U-18 side deservedly took all three points against a hard working K&K Utd in Celtic Park last Wednesday night and moved to the top of Mayo League Section A table. This victory was based on a solid defence of Goalkeeper Colin Ward, Keith Kilcourse, Jack Murray, Aaron Reilly and Tommy O�Reilly who never allowed the visitors a sniff of goal for the 90 minutes. The Celtic midfield quartet of Adam McGowan, Cian Costello, Martin Owens and Michael O�Gorman completed dominated their counterparts and superbly supported the hard working Jamie Fallon and Alan Quinn. It was the Hoops who started the brightest and were in front on ten minutes after a tremendous Martin Owens strike which rattled the roof of the Utd net. Another superb strike from his central midfield partner 15 minutes later gave the home side a deserved two nil lead. Substitute Patrick Kowalski made it 3-0 just before the break and ended the game as a contest. The introduction of Gary Concannon and Gary Ralph added extra bite to the home side and Jamie Fallon made it 4-0 midway through the second half.

Superb Hoops Deny Utd

31/08/2010

Castlebar Celtic 3-1 Westport Utd

The Celtic U-16 team kept slim hopes of winning the Premier League alive by defeating leaders Westport United at Celtic Park on Monday night. Westport needed just a point to pick up the title at Celtic Park, but Celtic were determined to put a stop to this. After a scrappy start, both teams found their feet in the game. The game sprang to life when Colm Nevin struck a free kick from 30 yards of the angle of the crossbar. Immediately after this, Westport went on an attack of their own, in which they earned a penalty which was coolly slotted away. The Celtic midfield were finding it difficult to play as a unit in the first half, although it is hard to criticise their performances individually. The score was one-nil at half time and it left a huge uphill battle for Celtic. It may have been more, too, only for some outstanding saves from Erik Eaton and some quality defending from the Celtic back four.

After another scrappy ten minutes at the start of the first half, Celtic went for an 'all or nothing' approach, playing a 3-4-3 formation. Jamie Ivers was withdrawn due to injury and was replaced by Mark McHugh, who was himself returning from injury. The back three of Steve Walsh, Mark McHugh and Donnchadh Barry did superbly well after the transition. With the extra man moved to midfield, Celtic started to dominate the play. The breakthrough finally came after 60 minute when a pinpoint pass from Jake Gannon sent Colm Nevin through on goal. The forward made no mistake slotting it home. From here, it always seemed as if it was Celtic's night. 10 minutes later, Lorcan King's stunning pass picked out Colm Nevin who rounded the 'keeper and finished into an empty net. Celtic then reverted to a 4-4-2 formation to protect their slim lead. Celtic fought hard to deter a wave of Westport attacks, with some fantastic defending from the back 4, and indeed the midfield 4. This, however, didn't stop Celtic from searching for the third goal, which they got courtesy of Rory Malone, who finished home from the edge of the box after Colm Nevin rounded the 'keeper again and set up the midfielder. Managers Mark Togher and Michael Kilcoyne were thrilled with the character and determination shown by their squad. Celtic: Erik Eaton; Jamie Ivers, Steve Walsh, Donnchadh Barry, Kevin Costello; Michael Lavelle(C), Adam Murphy, Jake Gannon; Kenneth McDermott, Colm Nevin, Lorcan King. Michael Padden, Rory Malone (King, 78), Keith Egan, Donal McGahon (Lavelle, 65), Mark McHugh (Ivers, 47), Paul Colleran (McDermott, 66)