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Desmond League: Tight at the top as Desmond Cup last four is confirmed

By Tom Clancy / April 16, 2024 /

Premier DivisionAthea United 2-2 Creeves CelticIn a division devoid of draws, this result may prove costly to one or both for different reasons. Creeves Celtic are hunting a maiden title…

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Glin and Broadford advance to Desmond Cup last four

By Tom Clancy / April 7, 2024 /

Weekly Observer Desmond Cup 2nd Round Newcastle West Town Reserves 0-1 Dromore UtdAnthony Dabraynets free-kick proved the difference in this refixed clash against Division Two opposition. This clash was abandoned in…

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Premier Division stalemate while Ballingarry move closer to promotion

By Tom Clancy / March 31, 2024 /

There was a handful of games across the divisions this bank holiday weekend. There was also two outstanding Desmond Cup last 16 ties played, with seven of the last eight…

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Desmond League: Rathkeale and Creeves among sides into Desmond Cup last eight

By Tom Clancy / March 24, 2024 /

With everybody praying for good weather, there was thankfully minimal impact on fixtures as Sunday’s rain came right as the action got underway. Players will be gearing up for a…

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Lacklustre Limerick lose League title on Leeside

By Tom Clancy / March 23, 2024 /

Limerick 1-15Kilkenny 3-17 Limerick relinquished their Allianz League title, with a very uncharacteristic loss at the hands to Kilkenny, at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Both sides would end the contest…

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Fourteen man Limerick dig deep to progress to NHL semi-finals

By Tom Clancy / March 16, 2024 /

Galway 0-17Limerick 0-17 Limerick qualified for the NHL Division 1 semi-finals, after a draw away to Galway, despite playing much of the contest with only 14-men. Following the dismissal of…

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Desmond League: Away sides on top in Premier Division and lower-tier Cup update

By Tom Clancy / March 10, 2024 /

Weekly Observer Premier DivisionCreeves Celtic 1-2 Abbeyfeale UtdThere was a somewhat surprising result as Abbeyfeale United picked up a massive three points against Creeves Celtic, in Newbridge. Tough to beat…

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Desmond League: Premier leaders beaten; United stalemate; Magpies collect silverware

By Tom Clancy / March 3, 2024 /

The sun decided to shine on some Desmond League venues, after another week of problematic rain. While a plethora of games didn’t make it, there was a handful played and…

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Three from three as Limerick ease beyond Dublin at Croke Park

By Tom Clancy / February 24, 2024 /

Dublin 1-18Limerick 3-30 By Tom Clancy in Croke Park LimerickIt maintains extends Limerick’s winning streak to 10 at Croke Park, and they’ve now won 12 from 13 games under John…

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Feenagh claim only major upset in Desmond Cup opening round

By Tom Clancy / February 18, 2024 /

The highly coveted Weekly Observer Desmond Cup took centre-stage this weekend. Last seasons competition had a plethora of upsets throughout the knockout competition. Shannonside B upsetting then Premier side Granagh…

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