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Raring to go in ‘Gold’ search - Ballina striker Michael Duffy wants to add to his haul of medals

Tuesday, 27 September 2011 14:41

Pictured at a press conference to announce details of next Sunday’s Connacht Gold Cup final between Iorras Aontaithe and Ballina Town were, from left, Anthony Mills, captain, Iorras Aontaithe, Sean Henry, Connacht Gold, and Aidan Reape, Ballina Town. INSET Ballina Town ace Michael Duffy is hoping to inspire his side to victory in next Sunday’s Connacht Gold Cup final.THE low point in Ballina Town’s year – the club’s 50^th – came on a bitter day at Forthill, Sligo, in March for a Connaught Cup clash with Carbury FC, who put four past them without reply, and it could have been much more.

Down to the bare bones and with Declan O’Connor – who played that day before going off with an injury – as stand-in manager, it was all a far cry from the end of 2010 when they basked in the glory of a second successive league title under the guidance of the club’s most successful manager, Brendan Kenny.

Time passed and still a permanent manager had to be found. Then, just before the league season started, Alan Gough came in and took on the job.

BALLYGLASS ON THE BRINK

Tuesday, 16 August 2011 12:50

Ballyglass ace Martha Carter rounds Castlebar Celtic's Rachael King during last Sunday's FAI Women's Intermediate Cup semi-final at Ballyglass. Pic: David Farrell PhotographySouth Mayo side within reach of first national title

BALLYGLASS came dramatically from behind to book their place in the FAI Women’s Intermediate Cup final at the expense of rivals Castlebar Celtic at Michael Keaveney Memorial Park on Sunday.

Celtic seal national women’s league spot

Wednesday, 10 August 2011 10:42

celtic_crestCASTLEBAR Celtic F.C. has been granted a licence to partake in the FAI Women’s National League.

The league, containing seven clubs, will be officially launched in October with a start date set for November.

The successful Mayo club is joined in the series by Wexford Youths, Cork League, Raheny, Peamount, Bray/St. Joseph’s and Shamrock Rovers in what promises to be an exciting adventure.

Westport United's legacy of pride and respect

Thursday, 04 August 2011 13:02

Westport UnitedANY book about soccer in Westport has to include Castlebar Celtic. Soccer in Westport could not have happened without Celtic. Westport United would never have become the team it is without the Castlebar boys.

Those words formed the opening paragraph of Jackie Nolan’s colourful contribution to Westport United’s glorious centenary history book which was officially launched by Sports Minister Michael Ring in the Castlecourt Hotel on Friday.

Jackie’s prose were quoted by the master of ceremony at the reception, Liamy McNally, and more or less set the tone for an evening when the oldest soccer club in Mayo marked its 100^th birthday in momentous fashion.