C’mon The Town

(Roscommon Town Youth Soccer)

In association with the to open Moore’s account.

The hosts, with their league title on the line, swept forward in search of an equaliser and while Michael Corrigan came within a whisker of rescuing them, Moore remained composed and held out for a famous win.

There were wonderful scenes at the full-time whistle and when the victorious United team arrived back in Moore with the league trophy for the first time in over 20 years. A day to remember for all involved with the club.

Buccs face champions on final day

Buccaneers take on new Division 1B champions City of Armagh in their final Energia All-Ireland League fixture of the season at Dubarry Park on Saturday, kick-off 2.30 pm. The Ulster side have been among the pacesetters all season and secured promotion for the first time to the top-flight when defeating UCC last time out. They have lost just four matches to date and will be keen to finish on a winning note.

Ard Na Cregg final Buccaneers Thirds square up to their Galwegians counterparts in a high noon showdown to decide the Ard Na Cregg Cup winners for 2023. The final which takes place at Corinthian Park, Galway on Saturday with the 12 noon kick-off, means it will be very difficult for Pirates supporters to take in both this much

On the Pitch…

Our U-16 girls played neighbours St John’s Athletic in Lecarrow.

Daniella Kerr (2) and Paige Caslin scored for The Town in a thrilling game with Town eventually progressing on penalties.

Our two U-16 boys’ sides were also in action. Town 1 were comfortable winners away to Moore while Town 2 lost out to Ballymoe in Lisnamult.

The girls’ U-11 CL team lost out away to Dunmore with Sophia da Silva scoring for the Town.

Our boys’ U-18 side hosted Strokestown. The victory was secured on the stroke of full-time with two quickfire goals to send the lads through to the next round where they will face St John’s in Lecarrow on Saturday evening at 6 pm.

On Monday next, two U-14 Town teams will take to the field. Rovers are in Lecarrow while Atlético host Ballaghaderreen. This evening (Thursday), Town 1 welcome Glen Celtic in the boys’ U-16 cup quarter-final at 6.30 pm.

On Friday, in the boys’ U-11

Soccer results

Norio’s Premier Division

Boyle Celtic 0 Moore United 1

(Moore United are Premier Division champions)

Kilkerrin United 1 Moylough ’79 2

CP Ajax 0 Castlerea Celtic 1

RDFL First Division

Cloonfad United 2 Shiven Rovers 2

Ballymoe FC 2 Ballinasloe Town B 1

Cam Celtic 3 Dunmore Town 3

RDFL First Division Cup

Ballymoe FC 5 Roscommon United 1

Joe Concannon Women’s Challenge Cup Semi-Final

Ballaghaderreen 0 Shiven Rovers 2

RDFL Women’s Shield Semi-Final

St Cuan’s Ahascragh United 1 Kilkerrin United 4 Fixtures

Friday, April 14th

Norio’s Premier Division Cup

Ballinasloe Town v Kilkerrin United. 6 pm anticipated duel and the AIL game v City of Armagh.

McCormack Cup decider

At time of writing it is hoped that Buccaneers will face Nenagh Ormonde to decide this year’s winners of the John McCormack Cup. Buccs are current holders, winning at Dubarry Park last season, so this year’s match is scheduled to be played in Nenagh possibly this weekend.

Thirds into cup semi-final section, Town 1 are away to Dunmore while Town 2 and 3 host Skyvalley and Lough Harps respectively.

Ard Na Cregg Cup Quarter-Final: Buccaneers 41 Westport 10. Buccaneers Thirds continued on their merry way in the Bank of Ireland Ard Na Cregg Cup when they cruised past Westport Seconds in a floodlit quarter-final played at Dubarry Park on Wednesday with the midlanders coming out on top by 41-10.

Futebol, Amigos e Comida

Last weekend, Nations Futebol Club played a friendly match against one of our U-14 teams. The efforts, energy, enthusiasm and enjoyment was clear for all to see among the healthy attendance on Saturday morning last. After the goal-filled game,