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Irish Independent
19-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Connicks hit the back of the net as Shelburne United beat Duncannon in Over-35 League
In the O'Brien Transport Group A, Duncannon hosted Shelburne for the second week in a row. After a disappointing defeat seven days earlier, the home side were hoping to finally pick up their first win of the season. However, it was the away side who returned home with the three points and in the process secured their own first league win with a goal in each half from James and Chris Connick. The two unbeaten sides in this group met in Danescastle, and home side Corach Ramblers got the win after putting in their best performance of the season to date to romp to a 5-2 victory. John Staples had a double while Niall Harney, Jamie Staunton and Alan Diskin were also on the scoresheet, with Adam Gracz and Ian White replying for Cloughbawn. In the Crystal Script Engraving Group B, there was only game played and Crossabeg picked up their second win of the season as they put in a storming second-half performance to come from 1-0 down to run out 4-1 victors. Mark Corish had put the All Blacks in front, but goals from Fergal Buckley (two), Barry Coughlan and Pádraig Whitty transformed this contest. In the Group C, Forth Celtic welcomed Rosslare Strand to Murrintown. Strand have struggled so far this season and had lost all four games, but they put in a decent performance and limited Forth to only a few chances. They will be happy enough to have left with a share of the spoils to get their season up and running. Aaron Whitty struck Forth's goal and Stuart Hayden was on target for Strand. In the other game in this group, Kilmore produced a defensive horror show as mistake after mistake at the back allowed Rosslare Rangers cruise to a 5-2 win. Two Jason Murphy goals for Kilmore were in vain as Warren Broaders with a double, Aaron Kehoe, Danny Furlong and Paul Boyce scored for the winners. ADVERTISEMENT In the SouthEast Vegetables Group D, Gorey Celtic prevailed by one goal against Courtown Hibs after a titanic struggle and a game with end-to-end action. Luke Kavanagh was the match-winner. St. Joseph's travelled up to Lamberton and picked up their third win of the season to move clear at the top of the table. Andy Forde and Pa O'Rourke had the goals for the winners with Joe McCallion replying for Arklow who also missed a penalty with a couple of minutes left. It will be the fifth round of group games this Friday night as the battle to finish in the top two and qualify for a league quarter-final intensifies. All games are on Friday, June 20 and will kick-off at 7.30 p.m. – Group A: Cloughbawn v. Duncannon; Shelburne v. Corach Ramblers; Group B: Ballymurn Celtic v. Crossabeg; Taghmon United v. All Blacks; Group C: Kilmore United v. Forth Celtic; Rosslare Strand v. Rosslare Rangers; Group D: Courtown Hibs v. Arklow Town; St. Joseph's v. Gorey Celtic. DANIEL WOLOHAN CUP On Monday, October 16, 2023, the football family of Arklow Town and surrounding areas were thrown into utter shock and sadness at the sudden passing of Daniel Wolohan. Daniel, a devoted family man, was married to the love of his life, Kirby, with whom he had three beautiful children: Kasey, Leo and Penny. The winter was long and time moved slowly on, but the dearly-departed Daniel was never far from anyone's mind. Then August 17, 2024 came around – a day filled with joy and at the same time sadness as Daniel's beloved Arklow Town claimed their first-ever trophy in the Richie Dwyer Over-35 Wexford Soccer League, beating Cloughbawn in the League Trophy final. And without a doubt they did have a twelfth man on the field that day as Daniel was surely savouring every minute of it. Anyone who had the privilege to know Daniel was extremely lucky, and their life was definitely better for him being in it. As a small gesture towards his family and his beloved Arklow Town, the league organisers decided to try to honour his memory and make sure his name will forever live on in one of his passions in life: football. In order to do that, the Over-35 League Trophy will forever more be known as the Daniel Wolohan Memorial Trophy. 'It's a small gesture of our appreciation and one we hope will bring some small bit of comfort to Kirby, Kasey, Leo and Penny in the months and years ahead,' league Chairman Joe Doyle said. Daniel Wolohan was a gentleman to his fingertips. His love for his family and his football club will live on forever, aided a small bit by the renaming of this trophy. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
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.
