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Irish Independent
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Gorey Celtic spring surprise against Corach Ramblers in Over-35 Cup quarter-final
The four Anthony Rowe Windscreens Over-35 Cup quarter-finals took place on Friday and onlookers were treated to some quality games and plenty of goals. Cup favourites and free-scoring Corach Ramblers made the journey up to Bodibro Park to play Gorey Celtic. The home side wer looking to pull off a big shock as they were ranked 12/1 outsiders with the bookies. And a cup upset was in store as to their credit Gorey dominated large spells of this game and spurned many decent chances but still managed to prevail on a 2-1 scoreline. John Joe Carthy and Gavin O'Looney scored for the home side with Seán Byrne on target for Corach. Rosslare Rangers went up to Ballywilliam looking to keep their quest of getting back to another final alive, and they dominated this game from start to finish, proving far too strong for an understrength home side. Danny Furlong hit a hat-trick while Warren Broaders, Gearóid Byrne and Darren Morris added a goal each in a comfortable 6-0 win for the visitors. Forth Celtic hosted Taghmon in Murrintown and, after a hard-fought game which saw both sides miss good chances, the home team struck three times in the last 20 minutes to run out 3-0 winners. Michael O'Brien with two and 'Patsy' Malone were on the scoresheet. Courtown moved into the semi-finals without having to kick a ball, as their match against All Blacks failed to materialise as the Mayglass men were unable to field a team. In the Bet XS Shield quarter-finals, Duncannon welcomed Rosslare Strand to Mersheen on Saturday evening, with both sides searching for their first win of the season. This game went all the way to extra-time and it was Strand who claimed the win. Paddy Roche had put Duncannon ahead, but Ciaran Murphy levelled just after half-time before James Delaney got the winner late in extra-time. St. Joseph's overcame Kilmore after a fiery encounter in Kilmuckridge which saw six players booked. Goals from Gary O'Leary, Aaron O'Brien and Des Mythen had the Joeys 3-0 up before Jay Malone got a late consolation goal for Kilmore. On Saturday evening Crossabeg hosted Cloughbawn and the home side went ahead early in the this game through Will McCreevey before Johnny Whelan levelled on 28 minutes. Crossabeg then spurned three good chances in the second-half, before the wily Willie Murphy thundered a header to the roof of the net with five minutes to go to win it for Cloughbawn. In the last quarter-final, Arklow welcomed Ballymurn to Lamberton and this was the game of the weekend as the sides went toe-to-toe for 70 minutes and a further 20 minutes of extra-time couldn't split them. It went to penalties and Arklow prevailed 3-1. Mark Nolan had twice given Town the lead in normal time, but goals from Dani Santori and a wonder goal from 30 yards from Diarmuid Heffernan took the game to extra-time. The Over-35 committee would like to wish a speedy recovery to Ballymurn's Dani Santori who picked up a nasty season-ending injury in this game. This weekend sees our League and League Trophy quarter-finals down for decision at 7.30 p.m. on Friday, July 11 unless where stated. Diskin Design League quarter-finals: Corach Ramblers v. Ballymurn Celtic; Forth Celtic v. Gorey Celtic; St. Joseph's v. Rosslare Rangers; Taghmon United v. Cloughbawn. Roche's Bar and Restaurant League Trophy quarter-finals: Crossabeg v. Duncannon; Shelburne v. All Blacks (Saturday, July 12); Kilmore United v. Courtown Hibs; Arklow Town v. Rosslare Strand.
Irish Independent
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Crossabeg and Ballymurn boys best in epic battle against Kilrush
There was an epic battle to round out the Allianz Rackard League season in McCauley Park, Bellefield on Wednesday as Crossabeg and Ballymurn took the Roinn 'D' hurling crown.
Irish Independent
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Cloughbawn win Over-35 derby against Shelburne with goal from Kennedy
After a hard fought-game, it was the away side who claimed the points and the bragging rights for a few weeks at least as a Stephen Kennedy goal midway through the first-half proved to be the difference. In this group's other game played in Danescastle on Friday evening, home side Corach Ramblers went top of the table after a somewhat disjointed display against a hard-working Duncannon. Corach were two up inside the first ten minutes after a double from Brian O'Connor. To their credit the visitors got back into the game and went close on a couple of occasions. A penalty from Barry Molloy pulled a goal back, but Alan Diskin made sure of the points late on for the home side. In Crystal Script Engraving Group B, Ballymurn Celtic hosted All Blacks and after a good hard game the sides couldn't be separated. Paul Walsh was on target for the home team and Mark Corish replied for the visitors. Crossabeg entertained Taghmon United in the game of the night as an end-to-end contest developed and the two teams went toe-to-toe. Two wonderful 30-yard free-kicks from Vinnie Sullivan and Fergal Buckley for Crossabeg were bettered by a Seamie McLoughlin brace and an own goal. In Group C, Kilmore United hosted Rosslare Strand and, after an even opening 20 minutes, the home side proved too strong for their opponents and ran out convincing 6-0 winners. Craig McGuire hit a hat-trick along with a goal apiece for Jay Malone, Devin Furlong and Stevo Redmond. In the group's other game, Rosslare Rangers lost their first league tie in over two years as Forth Celtic made the trip down worthwhile, returning home with the three points to blow this group wide open. ADVERTISEMENT Learn more Patsy Malone and Anthony Hayes were on target for the winners, with Aaron Kehoe getting a last-minute consolation goal for the hosts. Finally, in South East Vegetables Group D, St. Joseph's with maximum points from their opening two games entertained Courtown Hibs. Scott Fitzpatrick took home the match ball after a hat-trick and a Stephen Davis goal had the Hibs 4-0 up before Gary O'Leary got a consolation goal for Joey's. Gorey Celtic and Arklow Town shared the points in a great game of football. John Lavery and Ger Carey were on target for Celtic, with Willie Kavanagh and Gavin Doyle replying for Arklow. With no action this weekend owing to the bank holiday, the games will resume on Friday, June 6 with last 16 games in the cup.
Irish Independent
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Wexford FC legend on the scoresheet in local derby Over-35 victory
In O'Brien's Transport Group A, there was a top of the table clash as Cloughbawn hosted Corach Ramblers. Both sides had convincing wins in the first round. After 70 pulsating minutes where each team had spells of dominance, neither could find the back of the net and had to be content with a share of the spoils. In the other game in this group, Shelburne entertained Duncannon and a contest with loads of chances saw Thomas Connick put the home side in front just before half-time. Duncannon pushed hard for the equalizer in the second-half and it arrived with five minutes to go thanks to Barry Molloy, and that's how the game finished. In Crystal Script Engraving Group B a keenly-contested derby saw Crossabeg take on Ballymurn Celtic. And it was the away side who secured the three points and the bragging rights as goals from Manuel Jean and Shane Campbell put them 2-0 ahead before Nicky Whitty pulled one back late in the game for Crossabeg. All Blacks made the short journey to Horetown to play Taghmon and returned home with the three points after coming from a goal down early on to run out deserving 2-1 winners. Shane Power was on target for the home side with Justin Morgan and Jamie Codd scoring for the visitors. In Group C, Forth Celtic made the journey to Rosslare Strand with both sides in search of their first win. And it was Celtic who returned home with the three points thanks to goals from Colin Stafford with a double and Keith Murphy. Barry Byrne struck a consolation goal for the Strand. Rosslare Rangers made the trip to Kilmore worthwhile as they picked up their second win in as many weeks with goals from Paul Culleton and Danny Furlong. In South East Vegetables Group D, St. Joseph's moved clear at the top after a very convincing 4-0 win at home to Arklow Town. Their goals came from Shane Grannell with a brace, Micko Farrington and Paddy Fennell. In the other game, Gorey travelled to Courtown Hibs and took the lead just after half-time through a John Lavery header, but it was shortlived as Wes Fitzpatrick had the home side level within five mins and that's how the game ended. Fixtures for Friday, May 23 (all 7.30 p.m.) – Group A: Shelburne v. Cloughbawn (Thursday, May 22); Corach Ramblers v. Duncannon; Group B: Crossabeg v. Taghmon United; Ballymurn Celtic v. All Blacks; Group C: Rosslare Rangers v. Forth Celtic; Rosslare Strand v. Kilmore United; Group D: St. Joseph's v. Courtown Hibs; Gorey Celtic v. Arklow Town.
