Limerick District League Premier Division Round-Up

Fairview Rangers continued their 100% start to the Premier Division campaign but they were made to work extremely hard to gain victory against a well organised Coonagh United team. The deadlock was broken early in the second half as debutant and high profile signing Shane Duggan latched on to a clearance on the edge of the box before side footing home for a debut goal.

Former Aisling Annacotty player Conor Coughlan won a penalty and converted to send Jason Purcell’s team 0-2 in front. However, the home team responded well and were awarded a penalty which Martin Deady duly converted for his second goal of the season. In the last minute, Fairview managed to clear the ball off the line to preserve their lead and take all three points.

Coonagh United: Jose Zaquiem, Darren Martin, Joey Sheehan, Ryan Earls, Luke Doherty, Frank Harnett, Ian Considine, Barry Harnett, Eoghan O’Neill, Martin Deady, Ger Myles, Subs Used: Will Brick, Jack O’Donovan, Roary O’Neill, Mark Moylan, Brion Moriarty

Fairview Rangers: Aaron Savage, Jamie Enright, Mark Slattery (Paul Danaher), AJ O’Connor, Sean Connelly, Jeffrey Judge, Shane Duggan, Conor Coughlan, Mikey O’Gorman (Eoin Duff), AL Moloney, Russell Quirke

Geraldines poor start to the campaign continued on Thursday as they were beaten 0-2 by Mungret Regional. Gerladines currently occupy one of the relegation places along with Kilmallock with three defeats on the spin. Mungret on the other hand have made a bright start with six points on the board. Playmaker Kian Barry and recent signing Pa Ahern were on the scoresheet for Richie Burke’s side in Garryowen

Geraldines: David Fitzgerald, Andrew Kennedy, Paul Fitzgerald, Bobby Tier, Ger Bourke, Ousman Darboe, Trevor Daly, David Hurley, David Crowe, Karl Turner, Ian O’Donoghue. Subs: Thomas O’Grady, David Considine, Zak Mursal, Will O’Neill, Cillian Finn, Cillian Healy, Keith McCarthy, Tsgepho Ngwako

Mungret Regional: James Roche, Gary Kelly, Eoghan Ryan, Aaron Long, Conor Myers, Daragh Killian, Colm Barrett, Kian Barry, Cian McNicholas, Pa Ahern, Kieran Long. Subs: Jamie Cross, Mark Purcell, Craig Prendergast, Evan Barrett, Dylan Frawley, Sean Ezkennagha, Osas Junior Omorodion

Aisling Annacotty are one of three sides to maintain a 100% record in the top tier as they defeated Kilmallock 0-2. The ever dependable Shane Clarke picked up his 3rd goal of the season to go in front before Liam Quinn added a second goal 5 minutes from time to ensure victory.

Kilmallock: Bryan Murphy, Paul Moloney, Cian Burchill, John Heffernan, Shane Lyons, Jason Heffernan, Barry Sheedy, Jack Barry, Paul Doona, Tommy Heffernan, Paudie Sheedy Subs Used: Colm O’Neill, Dylan O’Brien, Cillian Keane

Aisling Annacotty: Aled Harkin, Blake Curran, Thomas Clarke, Eoin Murphy, David Haugh, David O’Mahoney, Shane Tracy, Liam Quinn, Shane Stack, Adam Foley, Shane Clarke, Subs: Hugo O’Hanluain, Kennedy N’dip, Nickof Deoui

Nenagh AFC continued their impressive early season form with a comprehensive 3-1 victory over Regional United. The Dooradoyle outfit included many of the club’s B team in the matchday squad. Paul Costello scored a brace for Cillian Fitzpatrick’s team and Matthew Spain was also on the scoresheet. Nenagh were tipped by many to struggle but their early season performances suggest otherwise.

Nenagh AFC: Harry Fleming, Saed Ryan, Bryan McGee, Eoin Coffey, Colm Hayden, Eamon White, Kieran Barr, Adam Ryan, Kieran O’Brien, Paul Costello, Matthew Spain Subs: Dylan Kennedy, Nathan Kelly, Jordan O’Gorman, Devlin Courteney, Mark McKenna

Regional United: Robert Shier, Kasper Dieczorek, Andrew Cowpar, Evan O’Connor, Sean Madigan, Ross Fitzgerald, Gerry Fitzpatrick, Kieran O’Connell, Sid Burke, Joshua Adedeji, Jack Arra Subs: David Cowpar, Alex Anguard, Ian McDonagh

In the final Premier Division encounter, Janesboro and Prospect shared the spoils with a 2-2 draw at Cals Park and it gets both teams off the mark.