12/13th April 2008

AUL Div3 Sat : Peter Finn's challenge for league honours continued apace away in Tallaght as his team defeated the leaders, Ballycragh, in the closest of contests. It was Lee Hargadon, the long-serving member of Celtic, with the club since the early 1990's, who hit the vital goal with a back post header.  They play their semi-final game next Friday in the AUL Complex, which starts a hectic period of games as they try to complete a huge programme. Their league has no less than 15 teams in it.  Who needs to invent summer soccer!!!???

LSL Div1D Sat :

AUL Div1 Sun :  Celtic continued their relentless title challenge with a comprehensive win over side, Castletymon, 5-1, away in Tallaght.  John Dunne and Stephen O'Callaghan each hit a brace, while Simon Fleming ended his goal drought with his first goal since we don't know when. They now prepare for their home game  on Wednesday against Dingle Utd. 

NDSL 7s:

NDSL 8As: Narrowest of wins for Tony Rush's team away to Corduff. 1-0

NDSL 8B:

DDSL 8E1s: Celtic go down 4-2 away to a very strong Marks Rangers. Troy Ryan and Alex Mullen were Celtic's marksmen, but it was enough to get a result from this game.  But the lads will have learned that there are times when you have to graft hard to get a result, despite the obvious skills that this team possess.

NDSL 9As:

NDSL 9C

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NDSL 11Prem:

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NDSL 11E: Celtic suffered a serious set back in their race for the title when they went down 5-2 away to Rivervalley in the league.  Celtic were stunned at half time, losing 4-0, and they looked dead and buried. But they fought back and were unlucky not to get something from the game in the end.  Paul Lynch was yet again on the scoresheet, while Shane Coffey and Matt O'Grady, who was awarded man of the match, each scored.  2-5

DDSL 12Major:

NDSL 12Prem: Celtic went down 4-2 away to Swords Manor in this league match.  2-4

NDSL 12B: Conor Mullen was the hero of John Hayes's team with his brace.  Hussan got the third while Keelan McAnerin got the final goal, to leave Celtic 4-1 winners at home v Ratoath Harps.

NDSL 12C:

NDSL 12E: The chase for the title is still very much on after Celtic recovered from 1-0 deficit at half time, to hit 3 past the visiting Swords Celtic.  read more>>  3-1

NDSL 13Prem:  Baldoyle was always going to be tough, and so it proved. But Celtic just edged out their East coast rivals in a 2-1 away victory.  read more>>  2-1

DDSL 13A :  Celtic avenged their defeat against Dunboyne a few weeks ago with a superb 2-0 win away in Dunboyne, which sees them now certain of promotion to the Major Division and a grat chance of winning the A-division.  Stephen Treadwell headed home the first after a few minutes.  It was up and down for the whole game with Celtic playing at full tilt throughout.  Stephen Kenny sealed the game in the second half with his strike.  Sean Hoare just pipped Robert Kavanagh for Man of the match. 2-0

NDSL 13A : John Roe's team battled throughout, but they were eventually outgunned 2-0 at home in Porterstown. 0-2

NDSL 13C:

NDSL 13D: Smashing win for Willie O'Gorman's outfit who comprehensively defeated Swords Rovers 6-1 at home in Porterstown.  6-1

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DDSL 15B: Aidan Waters was delighted to be back to winning ways and to get his team's title challenge back on track.  Brian Moriarty converted into a striker to hit a brace to give his side a 2-0 away win over Liffey Pearse in Ringsend.  2-0

DDSL 15B1: Celtic should have taken the 3 points from this game. They led as the ref was checking his watch for full time, but a goalmouth scramble let the Palmerstown Rangers striker hit home from close range.  2-2  click for pics

NDSL 15B:   Fine win for Pat Lyons' and Gary Hamilton's team who recovered from a 2- 1 deficit at half time to win 5-3.  Mark Whelan and Adam Murnane each scored on the double, while Gavin Hamilton completed the scoring. Man of the match was Niall Lennon for his commitment throughout the game.  They now look forward to their midweek fixture at home  to Huntstown Villa in Porterstown on Wednesday, kick off 6.30pm.  5-3  click for pics

DDSL 16A1: Dunboyne prove too strong for Jim Kennelly's outfit in their league game in Porterstown.  click for pics

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DDSL 18Prem: