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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.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
No sign in Pennsylvania, so far, of Pacific Northwest-like takeover by CVS of some Rite Aid stores
PERRY COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Wednesday is Newport's last day. Thursday is Duncannon's turn, based on a sign in that store's window. And then, for these two Rite Aid stores, the only two chain pharmacies serving their communities? 'I would like to see someone else take over,' said Linda Geiling, walking out of the Newport-area store — which is actually in Howe Township, on the way out of Newport toward where she lives, in Dutch Valley — for perhaps the last time Monday morning. People in Washington state, Oregon and Idaho had wishes like that one granted, when CVS confirmed last week an earlier announcement by Rite Aid that it was selling some 'pharmacy assets' to CVS included a rather seamless transfer of 64 actual stores to the surviving chain (in addition to the transfer of prescriptions at more than 1,000 other stores to competing pharmacies). Lancaster County construction company announces acquisition But that remains the only such notable announcement of its kind, with Rite Aids closing day by day — including in Pennsylvania, where the chain emerged last fall from its first bankruptcy filing with 351 stores, according to an abc27 analysis at the time of Scrapehero data — and no other pharmacy taking immediate control of the space. A public relations firm now handling media requests for Rite Aid, as it winds down its operations, didn't immediately repond to a request to confirm that aside from the CVS deal in the Pacific Northwest, Rite Aid hasn't sold chunks of stores in other areas to other pharmacy chains. Unlike in most densely-populated places in America, Walgreens doesn't compete in central Pennsylvania. One analyst told abc27 last month the Rite Aid stores might present too compelling of an opportunity for Walgreens to overlook in a market CVS will soon have to itself, among national chains. Another analyst doubted Walgreens, which is closing thousands of its own stores, would jump on even that opportunity. The closest pharmacies in Newport are one in a Weis Markets store in the borough and the independent Newport Pharmacy, about halfway between the borough and the soon-to-be-shuttered Rite Aid. Karin Getz, considering her options, said Newport Pharmacy is appealing in some ways. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now 'They have their own perks,' Getz said. 'They do deliveries.' On the other hand, 'I was visiting my sister, who lives outside of Philadelphia,' Getz said. 'I forgot the medicine. I could go to a Rite Aid, and they could help me.' Soon, barring a last-minute surprise, few Rite Aids will be helping anybody. The lack of a network like that — complete with a smattering of 24-hour locations — is a downside of an independent pharmacy, and Weis doesn't serve Philadelphia. CVS does. But they don't serve Newport. Enough other people have already picked Newport Pharmacy that workers there — like the pharmacist, Praveena Sagi — were 'not prepared for this influx.' 'Newport Pharmacy, can you please hold?' Sagi asked caller after caller, while talking to others and coordinating with technicians in the store. 'We're bombarded with the calls and with transfer requests,' Sagi said. A challenge, to be sure — although to be equally clear: a high-quality problem to have. 'It is a good thing for us,' Sagi said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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.
Irish Independent
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
New teams on board as Richie Dwyer Over-35 league starts in glorious sunshine
In the O'Brien Transport Group A, Duncannon were back in the league after a year's absence and hosted Cloughbawn. The away side took the win with two goals from Adam Gracz and a Willie Murphy spot-kick. Corach Ramblers entertained Shelburne and the hosts ran out convincing winners on a 3-0 scoreline, with M.J. Doran, Jamie Staunton and Alan Diskin getting the goals. In the Crystal Script Engraving Group B, Ballymurn Celtic entertained Taghmon United and, after an end-to-end game, the sides couldn't be separated. It finished 2-2 with Shane Campbell and Stephen Redmond on target for the home side, while Murt Delaney and Seamie McLoughlin replied for Taghmon. Crossabeg made the short trip down to play new side All Blacks a worthwhile one as they ran out 3-0 winners. Conor Keeling hit a brace and Ciarán Kearney was also on the scoresheet. In the P+C Property Maintenance Group C, Forth Celtic welcomed neighbours Kilmore United to Matt Ennis Park. The visitors returned home with the bragging rights with a 3-1 win. Stevo Redmond, Jay Malone and Bobby Kearney were on the scoresheet and Tom Elmes replied for Forth. In the group's second game, our other new side for this year, Rosslare Strand, travelled the short distance to play Rosslare Rangers. Rangers, the most successful team in the history of the league, had way too much for a severely understrength Strand and ran out 8-1 winners. Danny Furlong (two), Stephen Moran (two) and Warren Broaders were among the goalscorers. In Group D, Arklow played Courtown Hibs and after a hard-fought encounter they ran out 3-1 winners. Willie Kavanagh got a brace and Craig Ledwith was also on the scoresheet, with Wes Fitzpatrick getting the goal for Courtown. ADVERTISEMENT In the group's other game, two goals from John O'Leary and Paul Nangle saw an impressive St. Joseph's pick up three points on the road against a hard-working Gorey Celtic side. The league would like to wish a speedy recovery to Alan O'Neill from Arklow who sustained a serious ankle injury, and to John Fitzpatrick from Taghmon who broke his wrist. Best wishes men and hopefully you will be back in action soon. Fixtures for Friday, May 16 (all 7.30 p.m.) – Group A: Shelburne v. Duncannon; Cloughbawn v. Corach Ramblers; Group B: Crossabeg v. Ballymurn Celtic; Taghmon United v. All Blacks; Group C: Rosslare Strand v. Forth Celtic; Kilmore United v. Rosslare Rangers; Group D: Courtown Hibs v. Gorey Celtic; St. Joseph's v. Arklow Town.
