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DATE: 19/10/07
TOPIC: Celtic aim to continue run

Clonmel Celtic will be hoping to extend their unbeaten run to 5 games when they travel to Galbally this Sunday for a 1st round Munster Cup tie. Celtic beat Gooldscross 5-1 in a preliminary round and have already beaten Galbally 3-1 at home. However Celtic know they will have to be at their best in this difficult away fixture. After a successful run in the Shield the B team will be hoping to pick up their first league points when they entertain St Kierans.

DATE: 15/10/07
TOPIC: New signings

After the trauma and disapointment of the player exodus from Clonmel Celtic last August it is nice to announce movement in the opposite direction. Clonmel Celtic are happy to announce the signings of Brian Carroll, Ian Kavanagh, Adam McSherry, Danny Madigan and Ned Shoer. We wish these players the best of luck and I am sure they will add welcome competition for places.

DATE: 15/10/07
TOPIC: B team reach first final

The B team advanced to the 3rd Division Shield final with an impressive 4-1 win away to Mullinahone. Trailing 3-2 going into the 2nd leg things didn't look good when Mullinahone scored after only 5 minutes. However Mullinahone had a player sent off after 30 minutes for a second bookable offence and Celtic took full advantage. Paddy 'Wack' O'Donnell had Celtic level at the break. Fifteen minutes into the second half O'Donnell set up Jockie Landers who scored to make the score 4-4 on aggregate. However Celtic finished stronger and Paddy 'Wack' O'Donnell scored a fine individual effort to put Celtic into a 3-1 lead and Eoin Ryan then scored a late goal to wrap things up for Celtic and the B team reach their first final where they will meet Redmonstown.

DATE: 15/10/07
TOPIC: Five star Celtic

A Jekyll and Hyde performance saw Clonmel Celtic advance to the next round of the FAI Junior Cup with a 5-0 win away to Borris. There was nothing in Celtic's first half performance to suggest they would eventually win this tie with a lot to spare. They struggled in the first half and but for some sound defending and some excellent goalkeeping from John Ryan they could have been behind at half time. Whatever Michael Kiely said at half time certainly worked as they were a transformed side in the second half. Within 15 minutes of the restart Wayne Kiely had scored twice to put Celtic in command. With a two goal cushion Celtic grew in confidence and produced their best football of the season. Second half substitute David Joyce, who was inspirational when he came on, beat the offside trap to make it 3-0. With 15 minutes remaining the ball broke to Wayne Murray and his effort took a deflection to beat the Borris keeper for Celtic's fourth. Dessie Byrne, who came on as a second half sub, scored a fine effort to make the final score 5-0 to Celtic. Celtic Starman: Brian Carroll

DATE: 13/10/07
TOPIC: 14s exit National Cup

Unfortunately the under 14s exited the National Cup when they went down 1-3 to Tramore of Waterford. Conor Acheson scored a late consolation for Celtic in a game where they generally acquitted themselves well.

DATE: 08/10/07
TOPIC: Decent point for Celtic

Clonmel Celtic came away from Bansha with a hard earned point following a 1-1 draw last Sunday. Celtic were on the back foot for much of the first half against a physically stronger Bansha outfit. Indeed they had keeper John Ryan to thank for keeping them in the tie as he produced a marvellous save to keep the sides level at the break. It was not all one way traffic though as Paddy ‘Wack’ O’Donnell had a great opportunity in the first half but he couldn’t keep his shot on target when played through. Celtic got a great start to the second half when Dessie Byrne was on hand to fire home an excellent cross from debutant Ian Kavanagh. However Celtic couldn’t hold onto the league and Bansha were level within two minutes. Although Bansha had most of the possession they didn’t create too many chances and a draw was probably a fair result in the end. Celtic Starman : John Ryan

DATE: 08/10/07
TOPIC: Mixed weekend for schoolboys

It was a mixed weekend for the schoolboys as the under 11s, 13s and 15s were all in action against Peake Villa. The best performance of the day came from the under 15s who beat the Thurles side 5-0. Michael O’Connor (2), Ger Kennedy, Robbie Parsons and a superb free kick from Steven O’Keeffee saw the under 15s pick up their first league points of the season. Peake Villa gained revenge in the under 11 encounter between the two sides as they cruised to an easy win. Niamh and Dara Brennan impressed for Celtic. The final under 13 match between the two teams was much closer. Conor Acheson with a fine free kick gave Celtic an early lead in this game but Seamus Healy had Villa level at the break. Peake hit a purple patch early in the second half and goals from Seamus Healy and Aidan Ryan saw them lead 3-1. Celtic recovered and an excellent long range effort from Conor Acheson brought it back to 3-2 but despite dominating the remainder of the game Celtic could not find an equaliser. If the under 13s can start games the way they finished this one they will win a lot more games than they lose this season.

DATE: 02/10/07
TOPIC: B team surrender 2 goal lead

The B team gave up a 2 goal lead when they went down 2-3 at home to Mullinahone in the first leg of the Third Division Shield semi final. Celtic looked to have put themselves in a commanding position as they lead 2-0 at the break. After 10 minutes Jason Gartland scrambled home Celtic’s first and a Jockie Landers free kick doubled Celtic’s lead after 30 minutes. It all seemed to go wrong for Celtic in the second half when Tony Waters pulled one back for Mullinahone from the spot. Celtic responded poorly to this early setback in the second half and ten minutes later they found themselves behind as goals from Phil O’Shea and Ian Gahan had Mullinahone 3-2 up. Celtic eventually got back into the game and were unlucky not to force an equaliser when David Peters came close in the last minute.

DATE: 02/10/07
TOPIC: Crucial win for Celtic

Clonmel Celtic 3 Borris 1 Clonmel Celtic collected a crucial three points with a well merited 3-1 win over Borris at Celtic Park last Sunday. This win gives Celtic a little breathing space though they will be aware they still have hard work ahead of them. Celtic, obviously aware of the importance of this game, got the perfect start and found themselves 2-0 up after 16 minutes. On 4 minutes Brian Waters rifled home to the top corner to give Celtic the lead. Ten minutes later the Borris keeper was unable to gather a Dessie Byrne cross and Andy Cosgrave was on hand to fire home Celtic’s second. Borris were then given a lifeline when Celtic conceeded a penalty which they missed to keep Celtic in the driving seat. Celtic continued to look the better side in the second half but then handed Borris a second lifeline when Johnny Cagney was red carded. Borris nearly took immediate advantage but Celtic keeper John Ryan, who was making a welcome return, produced a tremendous double save to protect Celtic’s two goal lead. Celtic then extended their advantage to three when Brian Waters scored from the spot. Borris did have the satisfaction of scoring the goal of the game when Brian Carroll volleyed home a fine effort with 10 minutes remaining but for Borris it was a case of too little too late. Celtic Starman: Jason Cockburn

DATE: 01/10/07
TOPIC: Big win for 14s

Clonmel Celtic 6 Clerihan F.C 2 An impressive scoring day for Celtic as they were convincing winners of this league encounter. Celtic were quicker to settle and some good interchange play in the attacking third saw Conor Acheson netting a brace in the first twenty minutes. Clerihan settled and reorganised and looked threatening on the break and struck clinically to make the score line 2-1. Once again the midfield partnership of Ashley Keane and Jeff Jones impressed while the energetic and imaginative Kevin Larkin also stood out. With the creative Paddy Hayde commanding the ball in the middle Celtic always looked a threat. Despite losing Shola Oki through injury Conor Acheson completed his hat trick to leave Celtic 3-1 up at the break. A sublime chip from captain Jeff Jones put the game beyond doubt as Celtic made it 4-1 early in the second half. Clerihan pulled a goal back from the spot but Celtic picked it up again and late goals from Conor Acheson and a fine volley from the hard working Stephen O’Connell saw Celtic comfortable 6-2 winners. Celtic Starman Conor Acheson

DATE: 28/09/07
TOPIC: Important week for Celtic

Celtic face a very important week as you feel their next two league games could make or break their season. This Sunday Celtic are at home to Borris while next week we travel to Bansha Celtic. These are the kind of games where Celtic need to pick up points to drag themselves away from a relegaion fight. On Sunday Celtic entertain a Borris side also desperate for points so Celtic will have to be at their very best to take the points. In the corresponding fixture last year Celtic had to rely on a late Paul Kennedy goal to clinch a 2-1 win. In Wayne Kiely hopefully Celtic have found the goalscorer they have been lacking. His impressive finishing last week where he hit a hat trick suggests we may have found a replacement for Kennedy. Lets hope so. Meanwhile the B team entertain Mullinahone in the first leg of the Third Division Shield semi final.

DATE: 24/09/07
TOPIC: Celtic advance in Munster

Clonmel Celtic put their recent turmoil behind them with a comfortable 5-1 win over Gooldscross in the first round of the Munster Junior Cup last Sunday. John Mullins settled Celtic’s nerves with an early strike but an error allowed Richie Hennessy in for an immediate equaliser for the first division side. Midway through the first half Celtic regained the lead with a Wayne Kiely effort and Celtic lead 2-1 at the break. Wayne Murray powered home a header to put Celtic into a commanding lead early in the second half. Gooldscross did create a few chances and a goal at this stage could have made this game very interesting but poor finishing let them down. On 70 minutes Wayne Kiely scored the goal of the game when he beautifully controlled a long pass and with the deftest of touches he coolly lobbed the keeper for an exquisite finish to make it 4-1 to Celtic. With 8 minutes remaining Wayne Kiely was again played through and once again he showed superb ball control to take the ball past the Gooldscross keeper to complete his hat trick and a rather flattering 5-1 win for Celtic. Celtic Starman Wayne Kiely.

DATE: 24/09/07
TOPIC: B team lose opener

The B team kicked off their league campaign with a disappointing 2-0 defeat at home to Hollyford.

DATE: 22/09/07
TOPIC: Cup joy for under 13s

Clonmel Celtic 4-0 Thomastown (Kilkenny). Clonmel Celtic played host to Thomastown in the preliminary rounds of the national cup on Saturday. Celtic had the greater share of possession in the first half, with Ben Brown playing well wide on the right wing, delivering some good crosses early on and Sean Tobin working very hard up front to create chances. Thomastown's defence held firm until the 20th minute when Conor Acheson's pass put Sean Tobin through on goal and he showed great composure to score with the defenders closing in. Thomastown almost got an equalizer late in the first half but John Smyth was quick off his line to dive bravely at the feet of the forward. Celtic continued to dominate the game in the second half and Michael Doyle scored his first with a curling shot inside the right hand post. Celtic kept up the momentum and added a third when Conor Acheson's pass through the centre of the Thomastown defence was collected by Michael Doyle who kept his cool to add Celtic's third and his second of the day .Celtic were well on top now and kept the best until last when Conor Acheson won possession on the edge of his own penalty area and made a powerful run down the right wing before delivering a right footed cross which found Rohn Kahn who dispatched the ball to the roof of the net with a perfect volley from 12 yards out .Well done to all the players involved especially Rory Doyle , Stephan Carey Colin Alyward and Philip Quirke in defence who all played their part in the victory. Celtic Starman . Sean Tobin.

DATE: 21/09/07
TOPIC: Munster Junior Cup

Clonmel Celtic take a (welcome) break from the league this Sunday when they entertain 1st Division Gooldscross in the 1st round of the Munster Junior Cup. Until Michael Kiely finds a settled squad of players every Celtic game at the moment is very difficult to predict. However if he can get anywhere near his favoured starting line up for Sunday you feel Celtic should advance against a team that have lost their first three league games. Although only the most optimistic can see a run in the Munster Junior Cup for Celtic this year a win on Sunday would do a bit for the team's confidence ahead of a very important league game against Borris next Sunday week. Meanwhile the B team kick off their league campaign with a home tie against Hollyford and with two Shield wins already behind them Celtic will be hoping to maintain their unbeaten start to the season. At schoolboy level the under 13s entertain Thomastown from Kilkenny in the FAI National Cup.

DATE: 18/09/07
TOPIC: Opening day draw for 14s

Rock Rovers 2 Clonmel Celtic 2 Celtic was unlucky not to take all three points in their first league game against a physical and well organised Rock Rover’s team in Carrick last Saturday. Although Celtic monopolised possession in the early stages, a defensive error allowed Rovers to take the lead. Despite having a lot more of the ball Celtic could not find that final pass to create more decisive chances though they did have strong claims for a penalty when Kevin Larkin was taken down by the Rover’s keeper. Celtic trailed 1-0 at the break and introduced Christopher O’Gorman and Stevie O’Connell having lost Kevin Larkin to a wrist injury. Celtic continued to have the upperhand retaining the ball well and continually asking questions of the Rovers defence. They finally equalised when Stevie O’Connell was played through and he tucked the ball away under the advancing goalkeeper. Shola Oki was having a fine debut for Celtic, using the ball well and making some fine powerful runs. With 10 minutes remaining Celtic took the lead when Rohan Kahn was upended by the Rover’s keeper and Conor Acheson fired home the resulting penalty to give Celtic a 2-1 lead. Unfortunately Celtic could not hold on after a late Rover’s rally and despite getting his hand to the ball Cianan O’Sullivan was unable to keep out a late Rock Rovers free kick that levelled the game at 2-2. The defensive partnership of Eoin O’Connor and Evan Hickey was strong and well supported by the creative Paddy Hayde. We hope both Kevin and Rohan make speedy recoveries from their injuries and training continues next Friday at 4pm in Ferryhouse. Celtic Starman: Shola Oki.

DATE: 17/09/07
TOPIC: Record defeat for Celtic

A depleted Clonmel Celtic went down to a record breaking 9-0 defeat away to St Michaels last Saturday night.

DATE: 14/09/07
TOPIC: Tough test for Celtic

New look Clonmel Celtic face a very tough test this weekend when they travel to Tipperary to take on St Michaels. If this Celtic team had stayed together and we didn't have that ridiculous sensational reaction to their opening day defeat you feel we could have, at least, pushed St Michaels all the way for 2nd place this season. However although the Tipp side appeared to have taken a step backwards, with 2 defeats already this season, Celtic have taken a half dozen step backwards with the loss of so many players. It is for this reason it is difficult to see us get anything from this game. However we live in hope and hopefully we will get a performance that will augur well for the bigger league games that are to come. This game kicks off at 7.45pm on Saturday night. The B team have no game this weekend.

DATE: 10/09/07
TOPIC: Good weekend for Juniors

Clonmel Celtic had a welcome win last Sunday as they gained a well deserved 3 points with a 2-1 win away to Cahir. Celtic were on top from sart to finish and were full value for this victory. Celtic lead through a Eddie Doyle goal at the break with Brian Carroll adding a 2nd miday through the second half. An understrength Cahir side did pull a goal back late on but Celtic held on for an important 3 points. To complete a good weekend at junior level the B team made it to the semi final of the 3rd Division Shield with a 2-1 win away to Kilsheelan. Celtic, who took a 4-1 lead into this game, trailed 1-0 at the break but second half goals from Eoin Ryan and Jockie Landers saw them run out comfortable 6-2 winners on aggregate.

DATE: 09/09/07
TOPIC: Bad Start for Schoolboys

The under 13s kicked off their league campaign on Saturday at home to St Kevins but despite a bright start they went down 3-0. Unfortunately the under 15s did not fare any better in their opening game losing 5-1 to Cashel Town. Robbie Parsons got Celtic’s goal.

DATE: 07/09/07
TOPIC: Season kicks off for Schoolboys

The schoolboy season kicks off this Saturday with both Clonmel Celtic participants at home. In the under 13 league Celtic start their campaign at home to St Kevins while the under 15s host Cashel Town. We will bring you details of both these games next week.

DATE: 07/09/07
TOPIC: Celtic need win

Clonmel Celtic travel to Cahir on Sunday morning desparate for a win to kick start their season. With three defeats from four games Celtic know that another loss on Sunday will mean that they will face a long and difficult season with a relegation a real possibility. Celtic's early season's problems have been well documented and the loss of players through injury and transfers has really been too difficult to handle. However they are keen to battle on and Michael Kiely takes charge of the team that travels to Cahir on Sunday. Meanwhile the B team will be hoping to advance to the semi final of the 3rd Division Shield when they travel to Kilsheelan on Sunday afternoon for the second leg of their quarter final tie. With a 4-1 lead from the first leg Celtic will be favourites to advance.

DATE: 02/09/07
TOPIC: Beaten again

Clonmel Celtic slumped to their third defeat in four games as they went down 1-0 at home to Peake Villa. A goal in the very first minute was enough to separate the sides. Celtic had plenty of the play in the second half but lacked a cutting edge up front.

DATE: 01/09/07
TOPIC: No youth team

Unfortunately Clonmel Celtic will not have a youth team this season. The club was unable to sign enough players so this year, like last year, there will be just three teams competiting in the TS@DL Youth First Division.

DATE: 01/09/07
TOPIC: Things don't get any easier

Celtic entertain Peake Villa this Sunday hoping to get back to winning ways. With Johnny Cagney and Brian Waters still injured and Andy Cosgrave unavailable its hard to see Celtic getting anything from this game. Although our record against Villa has been good in recent years things have changed dramatically and we can only hope that Celtic remain competitive until we can get our injured players back and maybe bring in one or two more.

DATE: 31/08/07
TOPIC: Celtic well beaten

Celtic went down to their second defeat of the season losing 4-1 away to Rock Rovers. After the departure of some key players Celtic were futher hit by the loss of 3 players through injury and although they battled valiantly thoughout Rovers were deserving winners. Paddy Wack O'Donnell equalised for Celtic early on but after that there was only ever going to be one winner.

DATE: 28/08/07
TOPIC: Departures continue

More bad news for Celtic as club captain Stephen Ryan has quit the club to join Clonmel Town. His departure comes at a very bad time following he loss of manager Kenny O'Shea and three other key players. Stephen explained his decision to committee members. The club are bitterly disappointed at his decision to leave.

DATE: 27/08/07
TOPIC: Crucial win for Celtic

Clonmel Celtic received a much needed boost with a 3-1 win over Galbally Utd last Sunday. After a traumatic week at the club a much changed team took the field at Celtic Park. After a nervous first half Celtic finally got on top in the second period and goals from Ian McCollum, David Joyce and a penalty from man of the match Wack O'Donnell saw Celtic run up a comfortable 3-0 lead before United scored a late consolation from the penalty spot.

DATE: 26/08/07
TOPIC: B team off to a flyer

The B team have put themselves into a commanding position going into the second leg of their first round shield game with Kilsheelan after a 4-1 win. Paddy 'Wack' O'Donnell was the hero of the night scoring a hat trick. Gary Tobin was also on the scoresheet for Celtic B.

DATE: 26/08/07
TOPIC: Well done girls

Congratulations to Chelsea Burke and Jade Looby who both represented Clonmel Celtic on the Tipperary team that recently participated in the international Galway football festival. Both girls played in all 5 games with Jade scoring an impressive 5 times. Tipperary reached the final of their section going down 2-0 to Salthill.

DATE: 25/08/07
TOPIC: Celtic rocked

Clonmel Celtic were shocked to hear of the departure of record scorer and player of the season Paul Kennedy who has requesed a transfer to St Michaels. Kennedy's departure will be a huge blow to Celtic as he was instrumental in Celtic's successful season last year. The club is also disappointed to hear of Danny Madigan's decision to join Clonmel Town. When we really needed the players to close ranks and fight through this difficult period its sad to see some have taken the easy option of leaving. We have also learned that John Ryan has also quit while there is uncertainty over the future of Stephen Ryan. It is true that you learn more about some players following a defeat.

DATE: 22/08/07
TOPIC: Kenny steps down

After Sunday's defeat to Clonmel Town Kenny O'Shea has stepped down as Clonmel Celtic manager. Kenny guided Celtic to their most successul season ever last year and the club is shocked at his decision. Granted Sunday's performance was poor and well short of the required standard but the decison to quit seems a bit hasty. Expectations for this season may be high but this was only one game. The club would like to wish Kenny the best. Meanwhile Graham Doyle will take over in a care taker capacity until a successor is found.

DATE: 20/08/07
TOPIC: Celtic thrashed

Celtic got off to a nightmare start to the season with a record breaking 6-1 defeat to Clonmel Town. Despite taking the lead through Paul Kennedy Celtic were never at the races and were 2-1 down at half time. Things got a lot worse in the second half as an awful Celtic conceeded four more. Its the first time Celtic have conceeded 6 goals in a game and unless they can recover very quickly there season will be over before it started. (See Reports Section).

DATE: 17/08/07
TOPIC: Celtic keen to avoid SSS

The concept of second season syndrome is usually associated with the dangers facing a team's second season in a new league following a very successful debut season. Although Celtic are not in this position people might understand where I'm coming from when I mention this much talked about concept. The simple fact is the stakes have been raised for Celtic and expectations are high after a very successful and impressive campaign last year. It will be a very difficult season for Celtic as teams, especially the top two, will be much better prepared for us after our clashes with Town and Michaels last year. However with the entire squad signed from last year with Mick Wallace (defender/midfielder)joining us from Kilkenny we have reason to be excited and optimistic about the new season. Clonmel Celtic will kick off the season at home to champions Clonmel Town this Sunday so we whould have an early indication as to whether the boys are up for it again. After 2 exciting draws last season Celtic will be hoping to claim that first elusive victory against Town. Come on the Celts!!!

DATE: 04/06/07
TOPIC: Draw deferred

The cash prize draw which the club has organised to assist with fund raising for our All Weather pitch will now take place on Saturday 30th June. The draw was originally due to be held on June 1st has been deferred as some people were late getting their tickets and need a little more time to sell them.

DATE: 26/05/07
TOPIC: Paul scoops award

Paul Kennedy was recognised as the best player in the TSDL Premier league when he won the Player of the Year Award in the Coachman Inn last Friday night. Paul was instrumental in Clonmel Celtic's fine league campaign which saw them finish third. He scored a record 37 goals for the club including 5 in one match against Borris. Everyone at the club would like to congraulate Paul on his well deserved award.

DATE: 17/05/07
TOPIC: Player of the year awards

It didn't come as too much of a surprise to hear the Paul Kennedy has received a nomination for Premier League Player of the Year. Paul has had a terrific season for Celtic where he has hit the net 37 times and has become Clonmel Celtic's all time leading goalscorer on 44 goals (achieved in just 2 seasons with the club). He was also selected for the Oscar Traynor TSDL side where he found the net twice. Everyone at Celtic wishes him the very best at the awards ceremony that will take place in the Coachman Inn on Friday 25th May.

DATE: 13/05/07
TOPIC: Cup heartbreak

Clonmel Celtic failed to claim their first trophy at junior level when they lost a penalty shoot out to St Michaels B in the Tipperary Cup final last Sunday. Despite dominating much of the game Celtic were unable to find their way past a St Michaels defence and were left rueing a number of chances that went a begging in the first half (See Reports Section)

DATE: 10/05/07
TOPIC: O'Shea announces squad

There was no surprises when manager Kenny O'Shea announced his 16 man squad for Sunday's Tipperary Cup final against St Michaels B. The squad is made up of goalkeepers John Ryan and Darren Boland, Defenders: Danny Madigan, Jason Cockburn, Ian McCollum, David Peters, Wayne Murray, Midfielders: Brian Waters, Andy Cosgrave, Johnny Cagney, Ross Doyle, Paulie Landers, Eddie Doyle, Strikers: Stephen Ryan, Paddy O'Donnell and Paul Kennedy. Everyone at the club would like to wish Kenny and his squad the best of luck as they hope to make their way into Clonmel Celtic history by becoming the first team to win a trophy at junior level. If cups were handed out for hard work, graft and effort this team would have quite a few already. SEIZE THE MOMENT AND ENJOY THE DAY!

DATE: 09/05/07
TOPIC: Saints B stand in our way

St Michaels B stand in the way of Clonmel Celtic claiming their first bit of silverware at junior level. The Tipperary Cup final will kick off at 3pm this Sunday in Cahir and Celtic will go into the final as favourites. Their favouritism is well merited as they have been excellent over the last few weeks and have claimed their highest league finish in third place on 34 points, just 3 points adrift on champions Clonmel Town. St Michaels B are the first B team to contest a Tipperary Cup final and they will go into this game relishing the tag of underdogs. They had an average league campaign finishing mid table in Division 1 having lost more games than they won. However their cup form has been excellent as they chase a hat trick of cup wins having already won the Shield and Paddy Purtill Cup. They have also knocked out 2 decent Premier teams, Borris and Peake Villa on their way to the final so they have definitely reached this stage on merit. They are without doubt a danger and will be respected. However on form Celtic should win this and we just hope the occasion does not get to them. St Michaels will have a few experienced players in their ranks who have played in finals before and this should stand to them. Celtic will be mindful of their very poor finish to the semi final game. Let's hope that's out of their system as we can't afford a repeat of that. Best of luck to Kenny and his squad. They deserve a reward for what has been a fantastic season. COME ON THE CELTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DATE: 08/05/07
TOPIC: Celtic scrape through

From being in a position of 2-0 up and chasing a third Celtic were left hanging as they scraped past Rock Rovers on a 2-1 scoreline to reach their first ever Tipperary Cup final. Brian Waters and Paul Kennedy (penalty) scored first half goals for Celtic that had them in command. However Rovers pulled one back with twenty minutes to go and lay siege to the Celtic goal but couldn't force an equaliser. (Match report will appear in Reports Section).

DATE: 05/05/07
TOPIC: Rock again for Celtic

Clonmel Celtic will face Rock Rovers at 6pm next Monday night in Cooke Park, Tipperary with a place in the Tipperary Cup Final up for grabs. The venue was originally fixed for Cashel but there was a late change of venue. Celtic have already beaten Rock in both the Munster and FAI Junior Cups this season but they will not take the Carrick side for granted. Prior to their clashes this season Celtic had lost all previous encounters (six in all) with Rock Rovers so they will have to be very much on their guard against a team, who by winning the 1st Division title, have reclaimed their place in the Premier League. This will be a tough encounter but you shouldn't expect anything less in a semi final of a cup. Celtic on recent form should do it but Rock will push them all the way.

DATE: 03/05/07
TOPIC: Celtic seal third place

Clonmel Celtic completed their most successful season ever with a 2-0 win away to Peake Villa tonight. Celtic finish in 3rd with their highest ever points total of 34 that left just three points behind champions Clonmel Town. Paddy 'Wack' O'Donnell and Paul Kennedy were on the scoresheet in Thurles tonight. Whatever happens in the cup this has been a fanastic season and congratulation to Kenny O'Shea and his squad of hard working players for a superb effort that has brought them their highest ever league finish.

DATE: 02/05/07
TOPIC: 3rd place up for grabs

Celtic travel to Thurles tonight for the final league game in the 2006/07 Premier League season. Celtic are two points ahead of their opposition, Peake Villa, and know a draw will guarantee them a third place finish in the Premier League. Although there is something to play for, in truth both teams will be thinking of the Tipperary Cup semi finals which take place next Monday. With this in mind, Celtic will not be at full strength as they plan to rest a few players and who would blame them. It should be an interesting game but it is difficult to say how things will go with both teams looking forward to next Monday.

DATE: 01/05/07
TOPIC: Celtic through to semis

Clonmel Celtic had a comfortable 4-0 win over Bansha to advance to the semi finals of the Tipperary Cup. Celtic were 2-0 up at half time with goals from Paul Kennedy and Paddy 'Wack' O'Donnell. Bansha rallied briefly in the second half but goals from Wayne Murray and a second from Paul Kennedy wrapped up a comfortable win for Celtic.

DATE: 28/04/07
TOPIC: Don't underestimate Bansha

Clonmel Celtic will be favourites to reach the semi final of the Tipperary Cup when they host Bansha Celtic this Sunday. After two excellent performances against St Michaels and Clonmel Town, Celtic justify being favourites but they would underestimate Bansha at their peril. Bansha effectively ended Celtic's league hopes when they won 4-3 at Celtic Park a few months ago. Since then Celtic had to come back from a 2 goal deficit to score a slightly fortuitous 3-2 victory in Bansha five weeks ago. Earlier in the season Celtic knocked an under strength Bansha out of the Munster Junior Cup 0n a 5-1 scoreline. If Celtic can repeat recent performances they shouldn't have any problems, however any dip in form will see a Bansha side, buoyed by their relegation play off win, ready to pounce!

DATE: 26/04/07
TOPIC: Ref bottles it

Referee, John Teehan, was at the centre of controversy last Sunday when he failed to award Clonmel Celtic a late penalty after Danny Madigan was hacked down in the Town box. If he did show the courage to award the spot kick Celtic could have clinched this game 3-2 thus putting Town's celebrations on ice. The 2-2 draw was enough to land Town their fourth league title in a row. Paul Kennedy and Brian Waters scored Celtic's goals in a pulsating encounter. (See Reports Section).

DATE: 18/04/07
TOPIC: Title challenge

Clonmel Celtic entertain Clonmel Town this Sunday in their final home game of the season. Celtic will be hoping to put on ice Town celebrations by depriving them of the point they need to win the league. Celtic still have a remote chance of forcing a three way play off but realisitically though we will be just hoping to make Town work very hard for the points or point they need on Sunday. Our record against Town needs to improve and Sunday would be the ideal time to change our fortunes against our neighbours. Our cause will not be helped by the absence of Stephen Ryan who is serving the first of a two match ban.

DATE: 17/04/07
TOPIC: Project gets the green light

Clonmel Celtic received official approval today from the Department of Arts, Sport & Tourism to proceed with our All Weather Pitch. The Department has advised the club that it is now in order for us to commence our second major capital project in 2 years. PST Sport have been awarded the contract and we hope that they can start within the next month with the facility being ready well before the new season. Despite this good news the club still has some major fundraising to do to meet the full cost of the project.

DATE: 13/04/07
TOPIC: Celtic can still win title!

St Nicholas are unable to fulfil their remaining fixtures and the TSDL Management team have awarded their remaining opponents 3 points each. This moves Celtic into 3rd place on 30pts with 2 games left. If Celtic win these two games and Town lose their games Celtic will force a play off for the league title with both Town and Michaels. A highly unlikely scenario but one nonetheless few would have predicted at the start of the season!

DATE: 12/04/07
TOPIC: 3 selected for TSDL squad

Continuing Celtic's impressive season 3 of our squad have been selected for a very tough tie away to the AUL league in Dublin this Sunday. We wish Andy Cosgrave, Paul Kennedy and Paulie Landers the best of luck and hope they can feature in what would be a surprise if the TSDL manage to win. Meanwhile our youths travel to Nenagh trailing 2-1 from the first leg.

DATE: 03/04/07
TOPIC: Awesome

Clonmel Celtic arguably produced their best performance ever to record a fully 3-1 win against St Michaels last Sunday. Goals from Stephen Ryan, Paul Kennedy and Brian Waters saw Celtic claim a famous win in a game in which the entire team excelled. (See Reports Section).

DATE: 02/04/07
TOPIC: Disgraceful 2nd half

Clonmel Celtic youths trail Nenagh Town 2-1 going into the second leg of he Joe Delaney Cup which will be played in North Tipperary. Everything went according to plan in the first half with a Gino Lonergan giving Celtic a 1-0 half time lead. However two inexcusable sending offs in the second half for violent conduct cost Celtic dearly as Nenagh came back to win 2-1. The behaviour of some players in the second half tarnished the name of the club and is strongly condemned.

DATE: 29/03/07
TOPIC: Crucial tie for Michaels

Clonmel Celtic entertain St Michaels this Sunday in what is a crucial game for the Tipperary side. Anything less than a win for St Michaels could seriously jeopardise their chance of beating Town to the league title. Celtic won't have the same pressure coming into this game but a positive result would be a huge boost. It should be a very lively encounter and will once again give us some kind of measure of how close we are getting to the big two. The youths have a big game on Saturday when they entertain Nenagh Town in the first leg semi final of the Joe Delaney Cup. It would be nice for the youths to finish what has been a mixed season with a place in the final but to do this you feel they will need to take a decent lead to Nenagh for the second leg.

DATE: 27/03/07
TOPIC: Celtic break more records

This is turning out to be a record breaking year for Clonmel Celtic as they created 2 more club records last Sunday. Their 7 goal tally was the most the team have scored beating the six goals scored against Cullen Lattin and Bansha in 2003/04 and Rosegreen in 2004/05. Paul Kennedy's total of 5 goals was the most any Clonmel Celtic player has scored in a game. The previous record was 4 which was held by Paddy 'Wack' O'Donnell ( v Rosegreen in 2004/05).

DATE: 26/03/07
TOPIC: Celtic hit 7

Clonmel Celtic recorded their biggest win of the season as they thrashed Borris 7-2 away last Sunday. Once again it was goal scoring sensation Paul Kennedy who took the plaudits as he hit the net 5 times. Andy Cosgrave and Paddy O'Donnell scored the other goals as Celtic consolidated 4th position in the Premier League. (See Reports Section.)

DATE: 20/03/07
TOPIC: Nenagh again for youths

Nenagh Town stand in the way of Clonmel Celtic youths as they attempt to reach the final of the Joe Delaney Cup. Meanwhile Clonmel Celtic will play Bansha Celtic in the quarter final of the Tipperary Cup after Bansha crushed Killusty 6-1 last Sunday.

DATE: 19/03/07
TOPIC: Drab derby draw

Clonmel Celtic had to settle for a point in a drab 0-0 draw with relegation threatened Old Bridge in a game ruined by a galeforce wind. Celtic did create enough chances to win this game in the second half (See Reports section)

DATE: 19/03/07
TOPIC: Youths hold Town

The youths completed their league campaign with a creditable 2-2 draw at home to Clonmel Town. Town lead 1-0 at the break but two terrific free kicks from Paulie Landers saw Celtic take a 2-1 lead going into he latter stages. However Celtic couldn't hold out and conceded a needless penalty late on which Simon Scully converted to leave the sides level at 2-2.

DATE: 11/03/07
TOPIC: Celtic scrape win

A first half strike from Paul Kennedy was enough to see Celtic scrape past Cahir Park. The win sees Celtic regain 4th spot in the Premier Division. (See Reports Section).

DATE: 11/03/07
TOPIC: B team relegated

The B team lost their status as a second division side as they went down 5-2 away to Cashel. Celtic can take some pride in their performance as they gave their all but came up short in the end against a Cashel side who needed a win to keep their promotion hopes alive. Indeed Celtic had the audacity to storm into a 2-0 lead with excellent strikes from Paulie Landers and Glen Nugent. However Cashel were level by half time and a sending off and injury to their keeper all but ended Celtic's chances in the second half. Cashel scored three more times without reply in he second half to run out 5-2 winners.

DATE: 11/03/07
TOPIC: Youths in semis

The youths prolonged their interest in the 2006/07 season with victory over Nenagh Celtic that sees them into the semi final of the Joe Delaney Cup. Celtic trailed this game 3-2 from the first leg but a Johnny Cagney penalty gave Celtic a 1-0 win last Saturday and levelled the tie 3-3 on aggregate. The game was decided on penalties with Celtic winning 3-1.

DATE: 08/03/07
TOPIC: Key games for Bs and youths

This weekend sees both the B and youth team involved in important games. The B team need a result away to promotion chasing Cashel to have any change of retaining their Second Division status while the youths entertain Nenagh Celtic in the second leg of the Joe Delaney Cup. The youths are trailing by one goal (3-2) from the first leg but will be hopeful that they can overcome this with home advantage. Meanwhile the A team will be trying to regain fourth spot in the league when they play at home to Cahir Park. Although out of the running for the league title Celtic will be hoping to finish strongly to boost their Tipperary Cup chances.

DATE: 07/03/07
TOPIC: Home draw for Celtic

Clonmel Celtic have been given a home draw in the Tipperary Cup against the winners of Bansha Celtic or Killusty, both of whom are struggling in their respective divisions. With St Michaels and Clonmel Town already out of this competition the Tipperary Cup this year is developing into one of the most exciting and open in years. Peake Villa, Borris, Rock Rovers and Cashel or Town B probably represent the biggest threat to Celtic's first ever chance of a trophy at Junior level.

DATE: 06/03/07
TOPIC: Celtic advance

Clonmel Celtic advanced to the quarter final of the Tipperary Cup with a 2-0 victory away to second division Sarsfield Rovers. Once again Celtic can thank Paul Kennedy whose 2 goals either side of half time was enough to see Celtic overcome a tricky hurdle. (See Reports Section).

DATE: 02/03/07
TOPIC: Dodgy tie for Celtic

Clonmel Celtic will not relish the trip to Sarfield Rovers this Sunday in the third round of the Tipperary Cup. Normally a game against a side that finished mid table in the second division shouldn't cause much concern for a Premier side. But with it being a cup tie, and an away fixture to a side that knocked out St Michaels, suggest that Celtic will have to be very much on their guard. However Celtic should be strong enough to reach the quarter finals. Meanwhile the youths will be hoping to finish their league campaign on a high when they entertain Clonmel Town.

DATE: 26/02/07
TOPIC: Youths still in it

A late penalty from Johnny Cagney kept alive Clonmel Celtic's hopes in the inaugural Joe Delaney Cup. Despite taking an early lead through Emmet Johnson Celtic found themselves trailing Nenagh Celtic 2-1 at the break. Things didn't look good for Celtic when Nenagh added a third on the hour mark but Johnny Cagneys effort late on meant this tie finished 3-2 to Nenagh with all still to play for in the second leg in Clonmel.

DATE: 22/02/07
TOPIC: Derby clash

This Sunday Celtic are away to relegation threatened Old Bridge. Celtic will be hoping to finish as high as they can in the league but this will be a very difficult game for Celtic against a Bridge side who are desperate for points. Meanwhile the youths kick off their Joe Delaney Cup challenge with a tough tie away to Nenagh Celtic. This is a new competition contested by youth sides from North and South Tipperary.

DATE: 21/02/07
TOPIC: February debate

We have introduced a new feature on our website which we hope will generate some interest. Every month we are going to post a topic and invite our supporters and visitors to debate the issue. Visit our chat room (under General) and offer your views.

DATE: 20/02/07
TOPIC: B team edge closer to the drop

Despite not been in action at the weekend Clonmel Celtic's Division 2 hopes are hanging by a thread. Glengoole picked up a point in a scoreless draw with Vee Rovers last Sunday. What this means is that Clonmel Celtic will have to better Glengoole's result in both teams final game. When you consider that Celtic's final game is away to promotion chasing Cashel the odds are definitely against Celtic.

DATE: 19/02/07
TOPIC: Celtic's title hopes over

Clonmel Celtic's slender title hopes were well and truly quashed as they went down 3-0 to St Michaels last Saturday night. (See Reports Section).

DATE: 15/02/07
TOPIC: Must win game for Celtic

Clonmel Celtic go into Saturday night's floodlit clash with St Michaels knowing they have to win to maintain their slim title challenge. Celtic were well on course for a title challenge before they fell to a surprise 4-3 home defeat to Bansha last December. Although many saw this as the end of Celtic's challenge they can restore hope with a win on Saturday. Celtic will go into the game as underdogs as it is also a must win game for Michaels. However the Tipp side in recent weeks have shown they are vunerable, and with one or two long term absentees returning for Celtic this could be a tough encounter for the home side.

DATE: 14/02/07
TOPIC: Celtic to face Sarsfield

Second division Sarsfield Rovers stand between Celtic and a place in the quarter finals of the Tipperary Cup. With Clonmel Town and St Michaels already out of the competition Celtic's odds have shortened and this competition could represent their best ever chance for some silverware. They should prove too strong for Sarsfield but will have to very much on their guard as St Michaels have already fell to the Second Division side and with the fixture in West Tipp Celtic will have to prepare themselves for a battle.

DATE: 13/02/07
TOPIC: Slight hope for Bs

The B team meanwhile gave themselves a fighting chance of survival with an impressive 2-1 win away to Vee Rovers. Man of the match Paulie Landers had Celtic 2-0 up at the break with goals from the penalty spot and also a free kick. Rovers got one back midway through the second half but Celtic held on to claim what could be 3 crucial points. Jason Barnes made his debut at junior level and David Joyce and Jamie Kelly put in good displays for Celtic. Celtic will be hoping the Vee Rovers do them a favour by beating Glengoole next Sunday. If they don't Celtic will go into their final game away to Cashel Town needing a result.

DATE: 05/02/07
TOPIC: Celtic fight back

Clonmel Celtic fought back from a 2-0 deficit to win 3-2 and claim three points which keeps them in touch with the league leaders. Once again Celtic were indebted to striking sensation Paul Kennedy who grabbed a hat trick. (See Reports Section).

DATE: 05/02/07
TOPIC: Battling Bs go down again

The B team put in a battling performance against table toppers Moyglass last Sunday only to eventually go down 2-1. Jockie Landers put Celtic ahead after 5 minutes and Celtic held that lead until half time. However Moyglass upped the tempo in the 2nd half and goals from Brian Hickey and Sean Tynan saw them run out 2-1 winners.

DATE: 05/02/07
TOPIC: Youths humiliated

The youths crashed to a 6-1 defeat to Clonmel Town in the semi final of the Tipperary Cup last Saturday. Celtic were terrible in the first half and found themselves 4-0 down at the break. Lydon Hughes got one back at the start of the second half but a shambolic Celtic were really a sorry sight as Town scored two more to run out easy winners.

DATE: 24/01/07
TOPIC: Quiet weekend

Its looks as if it will be a very quiet weekend for our youths and juniors with none of our teams scheduled for action. However we might have players called up for the junior and youth interleague competitions.

DATE: 23/01/07
TOPIC: Fund raising

As you are now aware the club will shortly be embarking on a major fund raising event to assist with the development of an All Weather Pitch. Cards are now available and will shortly be distributed to all members of the club. This is a very important phase in the development of the club and for it to be a success every member will have to do his/her bit.

DATE: 22/01/07
TOPIC: Youths out of running

Clonmel Celtic's slim title hopes were well and truely ended last Saturday when they went down to a narrow 1-0 defeat to Clonmel Town. The youths still have the Tipperary Cup to aim for and hopefully this competition can bring them some success.

DATE: 17/01/07
TOPIC: Youths face Town

Its back to league action for the youths this weekend as Clonmel Celtic entertain Clonmel Town at Celtic Park. Celtic's only league victory to date has been a 1-0 win away to Town so we will be hoping we can revive our fading league hopes with a victory on Saturday. The B team have a tough fixture away to Vee Rovers in League Division 2.

DATE: 16/01/07
TOPIC: All weather pitch

The club will shortly be embarking on a major fund raising event to assist with the development of an All Weather Pitch. This is a very important phase in the development of the club and for it to be a success every member will have to do his/her bit. There will be more news on this in the coming weeks.

DATE: 15/01/07
TOPIC: Celtic bow out of Cup

How quicky things can change! At the start of December Celtic had gone 13 games without defeat. One month later 3 defeats in four games see us out of the Munster, FAI and our league hopes dealt a serious blow. Its no co-incidence that during this period we have struggled with injuries and suspensions. Last Sunday saw us take the field against Grattan without Paul Kennedy, John Ryan, Graham Doyle, Danny Madigan and Andy Cosgrave. It proved too much as Celtic went down to the Cork side 3-2 after extra time. Emmet Johnson and Stephen Ryan were on the scoresheet for Celtic in a game that will not last long in the memory. (See Reports Section).

DATE: 14/01/07
TOPIC: Youths go down in Cork

It was a disappointing weekend end for the youths as they were knocked out of the Munster Youths Cup losing 4-1 away to Cork City. Celtic started the game playing into a gale force wind and found themselves 3-0 down after 35 minutes. The second half saw a much improved Celtic who were now more of a match for City but they left themselves with too much to do. Paulie Landers reduced the deficit on 70 minutes with a fine long range effort but Cork scored a fourth on the stroke of fulltime. David Joyce and Kevin McGrath had brilliant games for a Celtic side who should be commended on their efforts. >

DATE: 11/01/07
TOPIC: Celtic hit by suspensions & injuries

The bad weather proved fortuitous for Celtic over the Christmas break as their FAI Junior Cup tie against Grattan Utd in Cork was cancelled. Cup rules dictate that when a game is postponed venues are switched for the re-arranged game. This means that Celtic will now battle it out with Grattan next Sunday (1.15 k.o) in Clonmel for a place in the last 32. Although now favoured by home advantage Celtic go into this tie with huge problems. They are missing leading goalscorer Paul Kennedy and influential midfielder Andy Cosgrave through suspension, Paddy O'Donnell is cup tied and Danny Madigan and Graham Doyle are still out injured. There is also a doubt over David Peters who suffered a rib injury in last Sunday's cup victory over Mullinahone. There is a possibility of call ups for youth striker Emmet Johnson and Derry Peters. With some many players missing a tricky game has been made that bit harder but I suspect that home advantage will see Celtic shade this one.

DATE: 07/01/07
TOPIC: Celtic advance but at a cost

Clonmel Celtic struggled to beat 3rd Division Mullinahone 2-0 to reach the 2nd round of the Tipperary Cup. Goals in each half from Paul Kennedy and Stephen Ryan was enough to put Celtic through against gritty Mullinahone but victory came at a cost. Paul Kennedy's second half red card means he will probably miss Sunday's FAI Junior Cup encounter with Grattan Utd. (See Reports Section).

DATE: 07/01/07
TOPIC: Heavy Cup defeats for Bs & 17s

The B team's miserable season continues as they exited the Tipperary Cup losing 4-0 to Killenaule Rovers. The under 17s interest in the National Cup also came to an end as they were trounced 7-0 by Waterford Bohemians.

DATE: 23-12-06
TOPIC: Merry Xmas

The club would like to wish all the players and their families and all our supporters a peaceful and happy festive season and looking forward to a successful New Year for Clonmel Celtic. And a special Yuletide greeting to all our website visitors.

DATE: 20-12-06
TOPIC: FAI Junior Cup draw

Although we haven't made the last 32 yet Clonmel Celtic's name will go into the hat for the draw for the next round of the FAI Junior Cup which can be heard at 10am next Sunday morning on 2FM's Sportsbag.

DATE: 18-12-06
TOPIC: Celtic stunned

After going unbeaten for 12 games Celtic lost their second consecutive game when they went down to a surprise 4-3 home defeat to relegation threatened Bansha Celtic. Celtic trailed 3-1 at the break but despite totally dominating the second half they couldn't turn their superiority into goals. Johnny Cagney and Brian Waters (2) were on the mark for Celtic but this defeat in all probabilty ends their interest in the league.

DATE: 18-12-06
TOPIC: B exit Purtill Cup

The B team are out of the Paddy Purtill Cup after going down 3-2 to St Michaels B in Tipperary. This was a much improved performance from Celtic who, with 2 goals from Jamie Kelly, fought back from a 3-0 deficit to push St Michaels all the way. Hopefully Celtic can pick up where they left off after Christmas as the fight and spirit shown in this game augurs well for last few league games.

DATE: 14-12-06
TOPIC: Celtic aim to get back on track

After losing their first game of the season last Sunday, Celtic will be hoping to get back to winning ways when they entertain Bansha Celtic at Celtic Park next Sunday morning. With all due respect to the opposition, this is the ideal game to follow our first defeat. Bansha are struggling near the foot of the table and Celtic have already beaten them 5-1 away in the MJC. There is a lot at stake for both teams so Clonmel Celtic will have to guard against complacency to claim the three points to keep our title hopes alive. Meanwhile the B team travel to Tipperary for their re-arranged Paddy Purtill Cup tie with St Michaels B.

DATE: 12-12-06
TOPIC: Croke Park Tickets

Anybody, apart from the people who contacted me last Friday, who wants to be considered for tickets for Ireland's last four home matches in the Euro qualifiers at Croke Park should contact John Power at 085 1448711 before 5pm on Thursday.

DATE: 11-12-06
TOPIC: Youths hit 8!

The youths had no problem in their Tipperary Cup Round 1 tie winning 8-2 away to Moyglass on Saturday. David Joyce with 4, Emmet Johnson, Johnny Cagney, Kevin McGrath and Jason Cockburn were the goalscorers. The B teams' Paddy Purtill Cup game with St Michaels B was postponed.

DATE: 11-12-06
TOPIC: A Celtic Legend

In his relatively short time at the club Paul Kennedy has written his name into the Celtic record books by becoming the all time leading scorer with the club with 26 goals to his name in only his second season. He beat Paddy 'Whack' O'Donnell who previously held the record with 25 goals. Paul wouldn't want to become too complacent with his scoring achievement as Stephen Ryan also has the record in his sights. Stephen has hit the net 24 times so far in his career with Celtic.

DATE: 10-12-06
TOPIC: Unbeaten run ends

It proved unlucky 13 for Celtic as they lost their first game of the season going down 4-1 to Munster Champions Clonmel Town. An early Paul Kennedy goal gave Celtic hope but it was all down hill after that in a bad tempered affair that the officials will want to forget in a hurry. (See Reports Section).

DATE: 07-12-06
TOPIC: Town test

Clonmel Celtic host neighbours and holders Clonmel Town in the 3rd round (last 64) of the Munster Junior Cup this Sunday at 2pm at Celtic Park. Celtic have made their best ever start to a season and find them selves nicely positioned in the league and in the last 64 of both the Munster and FAI Junior Cup. Sunday poses a real challenge and will indicate how far this Celtic team have come in such a short period. You can't ask for a tougher test that neighbours Town who have such a good cup pedigree and are current holders of the Muster Junior Cup. The sides already met on the opening day of the season with the game ending 2-2 at the Complex. Some may feel that Celtic caught Town a bit cold that day , as Town looked sluggish and lethargic and only really got going after falling 2 behind. However Celtic's form against Town has improved over the last year. Up to last season we had never scored against them, this we rectified when we very unfortunate to lose 2-1 last season after being 1 up and of course as I have already stated we drew 2-2 earlier in the season. We need now to take that extra step by beating Town and finally receiving credit for the very good team we have become. We can do that Sunday if we believe in ourselves and give 90 minutes of hard work. The B team travel to St Michaels B in the first round of the Paddy Purtill Cup while the youths have a tricky tie away to Moyglass Utd in the 1st round the Tipperary Youths Cup.

DATE: 05-12-06
TOPIC: Lotto won again!

Congratulations to Lauren Doyle who scooped jackpot of EUR900. Next week's jackpot is EUR750.

DATE: 03-12-06
TOPIC: 17s advance

Clonmel Celtic advanced to the 3rd round of the FAI Under 17 Cup with a memorable penalty shoot out win over Clonmel Town. After going behind, goals from Glen Nugent and Gary Doyle saw Celtic lead 2-1. However Town hit a double of their own to lead 3-2 going into the last few minutes. Emmet Johnson then threw Celtic a lifeline with an equaliser in the last minute that took the game to extra time and a penalty shoot out that Celtic won 4-2. Celtic will play Waterford opposition in the next round of this competition. The Junior B team went down 4-0 to Clonmel Town B in a league tie last Sunday.

DATE: 30-11-06
TOPIC: Unlucky 13?

Having safely secured passages in both the Munster and FAI Junior Cup Celtic return to league action this weekend. They put their unbeaten run on the line with a very difficult assignment away to St Michaels. Is is going to prove unlucky 13 for Celtic? who have created a club record of 12 games unbeaten this season. Despite this excellent start Celtic do need a result on Sunday as defeat may put the league beyond their reach. However a postive result, and even a victory, would firmly establish Celtic as genuine title contenders. What a long way we've come in the last year. Celtic are in fine form at the moment and there is no reason, if they beleive in themselves, why they can't come away from Tipperary with 3 points. Meanwhile the B team will relish a crack at Clonmel Town B on Sunday while the Under 17s also face Town in the National Cup.

DATE: 29-11-06
TOPIC: Cup draws

Clonmel Celtic will have to travel to Cork in the 5th round of the FAI Junior Cup having been drawn away to Gratton Utd or Tramore Athletic. Of course we already know that Celtic will face Clonmel Town in the next round of the Munster Junior Cup. Celtic have been drawn at home to Mullinahone in the first round of the Tipperary Cup. Meanwhile the B team will have to travel to Killenaule in the first round of the same competition while in the Paddy Purtill the B team have a tough challenge away to St Michaels B. In the youth cup Celtic travel to Moyglass Utd.

DATE: 27-11-06
TOPIC: Celtic advance

Clonmel Celtic advanced to the last 64 of the FAI Junior Cup following an emphatic 5-1 win over Rock Rovers at Celtic Park last Sunday. Paul Kennedy hit his second hat trick of the season along with goals from Stephen Ryan and a penalty from Graham Doyle. (See Reports Section). Both the youth team and the B team went down by the odd goal last weekend. The youths 3-2 defeat to St Michaels effectively ends their league title hopes while the B team's 2-1 defeat to fellow strugglers Glengoole sees them staring relegation in the face.

DATE: 23-11-06
TOPIC: Celtic & Rovers lock horns again

Celtic lock horns with Rock Rovers again this Sunday with even a bigger prize on offer. If they can beat the Carrick side again they will advance to the open draw of the FAI Junior Cup. Everyone will readily admit this is one of the most important and exciting rounds of the competition. A win here will bring us into unchartered territory, a trip to Donegal or a home clash against one of the big Dublin teams. I think the uncertainty of the draw is what is so enticing about this competition. However to get there they face another gigantic battle against Rock Rovers. Celtic will be pleased that they have finally recorded a victory against the Carrick side and will go into Sunday's clash with renewed confidence. However what last Sunday also proved they will have to be at their very best, and possibly improve on last Sunday's performance, as this Rock Rovers side are a very decent outfit. In the youth league the youths have a very tough game away to league leaders St Michaels on Saturday. Meanwhile in the Junior League the B team are rapidly running out of games. They face fellow strugglers Glengoole Utd this Sunday in a game they simply have to win. Since beating Glengoole on the opening day of the season Celtic have failed to record a win so Sunday's game is vital in their fight against the drop.

DATE: 21-11-06
TOPIC: Lotto won

Congratulations to Sean O'Brien who scooped jackpot of EUR5400. There will be some seriously good presents bought in the O'Brien household this Christmas!!! Next week's jackpot is EUR750.

DATE: 20-11-06
TOPIC: Dogged Celtic advance

Two excellent second half goals from Paulie Landers and Stephen Ryan ensured Celtic's safe passage to the 4th round Munster Junior Cup after a tough struggle against Rock Rovers. Played in difficult conditions Celtic were on the backfoot for most of the first half but emerged in the second half and produced a performance which saw them run out worthy winners (See Reports Section). Meanwhile the B team continue to struggle as they went down 4-1 away to Sarsfield Rovers with Brianie Landers on the mark for Celtic.

DATE: 16-11-06
TOPIC: Celtic eye new record

Having achieved two records so far this year, 3 players selected for TSDL and 10 match unbeaten run, Clonmel Celtic will aim to end an unwanted record this Sunday. For some inexplicable reason Clonmel Celtic have never beaten Rock Rovers, in truth their record against them is nothing short of scandalous with 6 games ending in 6 defeats. With Celtic facing Rovers in successive weeks in both the Munster and FAI Junior Cup now would be the perfect time to end this dreadful run. This will be the third time Celtic have been on the road with the challenges becoming more difficult each time, Redmonstown , Vee Rovers and now Rock Rovers. Make no doubt about it,Rovers, who are also unbeaten this season, will push Celtic all the way but we should just about edge it. Regarding Celtic's poor record against the Carrick side I should say, in mitigation, that some of these games were end of season matches where Celtic were already safe and Rovers needed the points to avoid the drop. The rewards are very obvious over the next two weeks and are of equal importance to both sides.

DATE: 14-11-06
TOPIC: B team go down again

With no games in the Premier League because of the Oscar Traynor tie on Saturday night (youth team's game was also postponed because of this) the B team were the only side in action. Unfortunately their woes continued as they went down 2-0 to Vee Rovers. Celtic competed well for large segments of this game but their finishing let them down. They paid the price in the second half as two goals saw Rovers run out comfortable winners in the end. It looks at this stage as if Celtic could have a battle on their hands to avoid the drop but they do have plenty of games left to turn the situation around.

DATE: 13-11-06
TOPIC: Celtic trio impress

Congratulations to Paul Kennedy, Andy Cosgrave and Paulie Landers who all > featured in the TSDL side that drew 1-1 with the Waterford League in > Tipperary last Saturday night. Paul Kennedy was on the mark for the TSDL.

DATE: 12-11-06
TOPIC: Girls' Awards

The ladies had their season awards on Saturday night. Sabrina Kiely was named as leading scorer. Ann Marie Brown was the manager's player of the year while Claire Tobin was voted Players' Player of the year. Congratulations to the ladies on what was a successful season for them.

DATE: 08-11-06
TOPIC: Call up for Cosgrave & Kennedy

Recognising their contributions to Celtic's fine start to the season Liam McCarthy has called up Andy Cosgrave and Paul Kennedy to his 25 man squad for Saturday night's inter league tie with the Waterford League.

DATE: 07-11-06
TOPIC: Ryan & Kennedy chase record

Paul Kennedy and Stephen Ryan are battling it out to become Clonmel Celtic's all time leading goalscorer. The record is currently held by Paddy 'Whack' O'Donnell with 25 goals. Both Stephen and Paul are now on 22 goals apiece so it seems only a matter of time before we have a new record holder. Who will get there first??

DATE: 07-11-06
TOPIC: San Marino

Anybody (other than the four people who have block booked them) looking for tickets for next Wednesday's international against San Marino should contact John Power at 085 1448711 by Friday 5pm at the latest.

DATE: 06-11-06
TOPIC: Ryan finds scoring boots

There's nothing like a goal to ease your scoring problems. Stephen Ryan scored on the opening day of the season but then went 6 games without a goal. Celtic were not affected too much thanks to his goal mad partner Paul Kennedy. However Stephen eventually ended his drought against Cashel and last Sunday's brace means he has now scored 5 times in his last 3 games.

DATE: 05-11-06
TOPIC: Celtic cruise into Round 4

Clonmel Celtic cruised into the 4th round and one round away from the open draw with a comfortable 5-1 win away to Bansha Celtic. Celtic were one up at the break thanks to a stunning effort from Paul Kennedy. Celtic took complete control in the second half and further goals from Stephen Ryan (2), Andy Cosgrave and Wayne Murray saw them run out easy 5-1 winners.( See Reports Section). Celtic will be joined in the last regional round by Killusty, Peake Villa, Wilderness Rovers, Borris, Ballingarry, Cahir, Clonmel Town, Rock Rovers and Rosegreen Rangers. Five of these teams will advance to the open last 64 draw of the competition.

DATE: 04-11-06
TOPIC: Penalty triumph again

For the third time this season the youths were involved in a penalty shoot out. Having lost out to St Michaels in the FAI Youth Cup Celtic added to their triumph over Cahir with a 4-2 penalty shoot out win over Nenagh Celtic in the Munster Youths Cup. Gary Doyle had given Celtic a 1-0 interval lead but a late penalty (dubiously given) brought the game to extra time and a penalty shoot out. Celtic had a 100% success rate in the shoot out with Johnny Cagney, Emmet Johnson, Christopher Quinn and birthday boy Lyden Hughes all hitting the net

DATE: 02-11-06
TOPIC: FAI Junior Cup

Clonmel Celtic are just two steps away from the open draw of the FAI Junior Cup and this Sunday they meet their first obstacle when they travel to play Bansha Celtic. Premier outfit Bansha have not made the best of starts to their season and looked to be involved in a three way relegation scrap with St Nicholas and Old Bridge. They will welcome the break from the league and could test Celtic but it would be a surprise and major disappointment if Celtic do not advance to the 4th round. They youths face a huge challenge in the Munster Youths Cup as they face the long trip to North Tipperary to face N