28-04-2025
Wexford Football League: Donoghue nets extra-time winner as Camolin Celtic edge out New Ross Town in Youths Cup
Conor Donoghue netted an extra-time winner for Camolin Celtic as they saw off fellow Premier side New Ross Town in their Youths Cup quarter-final at St. Mary's Secondary School on Saturday.
The visitors were in a strong position at the break, with Noah James giving them an early lead and Christopher Kehoe grabbing their second nine minutes before the interval.
However, Seán Fitzharris pulled one back in the 52nd minute and Robbie Reeves levelled matters just past the hour mark.
Forth Celtic had far too much firepower for Cloughbawn AFC, winning 12-0 in Redmond Park. Kevin O'Mahony scored four for the Murrintown side, Luke Renwick bagged a hat-trick, Seánie Duggan netted twice, while Thomas Devereux, Jack Feery and Cameron Whelan chipped in with one apiece.
Campile United booked their place in the final four with a 5-0 win over Kilmore United in Abbie Troy Park.
Oisín Mullally, Darragh Nolan, Seán Óg Lyng and Nathan Quinn (two) scored for the visitors.
Youths Premier Division
Having clinched the Youths Premier Division title on Wednesday, champions North End United welcomed Gorey Rangers to Hollygrove on Saturday.
The Sky Blues looked to be on their way to another victory after Max Beary fired them in front four minutes before the break.
However, Piaras O'Neill replied in the 81st minute to earn the visitors a share of the spoils.
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Youths Division 4
Killenagh Wanderers missed the chance to clinch the Youths Division 4 title when they were beaten 3-2 by local rivals St. Joseph's on Thursday evening.
The hosts needed a point to get over the line, but they were quickly up against it as Drew Calder fired the Kilmuckridge side in front in the first minute.
Wanderers battled back, however, and they had one hand on the trophy when Daniel Gregan netted either side of the break to give them a 2-1 advantage.
Liam Parle levelled matters in the 52nd minute and Kyle O'Leary grabbed a dramatic 88th minute winner to keep the title race alive.
St. Joseph's welcome Enniscorthy Town to Grove Park on Saturday, May 3 and, if either side win, they will force a play-off with Killenagh Wanderers.
If it ends in a draw Wanderers will be champions.
Under-19 Division 1
Luke Carr grabbed a hat-trick for Bree United as they overcame the challenge of Glynn Barntown in a goal-fest at Wexford CBS on Saturday.
Noah Goucher and Conn Fraser got the other goals for the victors in a 5-3 win, while Eoin Gleeson and Rory Goff (two) replied.
