Ennis Town claim national title

by Páraic McMahon paraic@clareecho.ie

ENNIS TOWN FC came out on top in an epic to be crowned SFAI U12 champions. It took extra time for Ennis Town to claim the spoils against Dublin side St Mochta’s in the national final. The Clare outfit travelled to Wayside FC in Kilternan on Sunday.

They trailed 4-3 at half-time and didn’t equalise until three minutes from the final whistle. Ennis Town came out winners on a scoreline of 7-5.

Ben Lyons scored four goals while Robbie Lyons, Eoghan McGorey and Jack Barrett also hit the target. Lyons ended up taking the man of the match award for his exploits.

Their success sees them become the first Ennis Town FC team to win the title and the first Clare team in over thirty years.

Ennis Town FC: Graham O’Connor, Alfie Treacy, Pat Hennessy, Avery Maxwell, James Grenham, Eoghan McGorey, Cian O’Dwyer, Robbie Lyons, Ben Lyons. Subs: Micheal O’Leary, Jack Barrett, Saad Idar, Tony Barry, Daniel Doyle, David Hehir, Dominic Pacewicz, Dara Ryan.