1946/47
Limerick Junior Soccer Chronicles
City Shield/League; Star Rvs North Munster Cup; Wembley Rvs
1946/47
North Munster Cup
Wembley retain the North Munster Cup Wembley Rvs 1 Pike Rvs 0
Wembley retained the North Munster Cup with a single goal victory over Pike Rvs. FAI Area; Wembley Rvs Though the match was played at 12.30 a reasonable crowd turned out but they were disappointed with the fare as it scarcely bore the traces of Saxone Cup; Star Rvs a cup final. Reason for this below par showing may be attributed to the hard state of the ground, with players on both sides often finding it difficult to propel the lively leather, a failing which has been a sad feature of even professional exhibitions. Pike, Wembley’s bogey side, were a little unlucky but have only themselves to blame for their finishing. If Waters had connected properly to A McKeown’s cross the effort would probably have put them on the road to victory. Wembley availed of the one chance that came their way in the second half through Keogh. That goal seemed to settle the issue and Wembley reorganised and their defence never wavered. Dermot O’Callaghan was safe in the winners goals with O’Sullivan, Neilan and Ryan proving stern defenders. Griffin, Cusack, Byrne and Keogh also played their part. Jimmy Madden in the losers goal effected a number of good saves while A McKeown and brother Joe produced earnest displays. Casey did well in the back line with Kelly and Waters good up front. Cromer Cup; Pike Rvs
Saxone Cup win gives Star Rvs the double Star Rvs 3 Pike Rvs 1 (aet) In a thrilling struggle at Caledonian Park on Sunday, July 27, before another huge attendance. Star won their first-ever Saxone Cup when defeating the holders and hot favourites Pike Rovers 3-1 after extra time. So Star gained ample compensation for their defeat in the previous season's final by the same opposition. Pike had forged ahead but Joe Naughton equalised for Star after to leave the sides level at 1-1 after 90 minutes. In extra time, Jimmy McNamara put Star in front, and Joe Naughton clinched matters with the third. Aftermatch celebrations saw Star greeted by cheering supporters and a blazing bonfire until the early hours of the morning. Star; Billy Hayes, Danny Noonan, "Delia" Millar, Gabriel Judge, Paddy Brinn, Neddie Sheehan, Joe Naughton, Mickie Ronan, Paddy ("Blondie") Morrissey, Jimmy McNamara, Mickey Kerley. In the Shield, Star Rvs retained their crown with a string of impressive results. In the opening game the holders had a comfortable 3-0 victory over City Tannery and on the following Sunday at Shelbourne Park, defeated Artisans on a 5-1 scoreline. Star dropped their first point of the Shield campaign when held to a 1-1 draw by Wembley Rvs but in their next game they shared a four-goal thriller with Caledonians and so preserved their unbeaten league record. Star finished level 2-2 in the Munster Junior Cup semi final against Waterford Bohemians in a very entertaining tussle; Kerley and Sheehan scored but in the replay at Pike Rvs and friends Cromer Cup Waterford, Star were defeated winner 1946/47 2-0 by the home side.