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Broadford United close the gap in Limerick Desmond League

By Tom Clancy / March 12, 2023 / Comments Off on Broadford United close the gap in Limerick Desmond League

There was a weather-impacted Limerick Desmond League this weekend, as the poor weather from Thursday, Friday and Saturday saw all bar three games take place. Only games in Kilcornan and…

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Limerick Desmond reach U14 Inter-League final with NEC victory

By Tom Clancy / March 5, 2023 / Comments Off on Limerick Desmond reach U14 Inter-League final with NEC victory

There was delight for Limerick Desmond Boys U14 on Sunday afternoon, as they qualified for a national U14 final. Meanwhile, the League’s U14 girls were narrowly beaten in their Shield…

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Desmond Cup race down to eight as Dromore United dump out holders Abbeyfeale United

By Tom Clancy / March 5, 2023 / Comments Off on Desmond Cup race down to eight as Dromore United dump out holders Abbeyfeale United

It was Desmond Cup second round action this weekend, with the last 16 down for decision. With all eight ties now concluded, there are five from the Premier Division, two…

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Chasing Pack: Breska, Broadford and Glin win to stay in pursuit of Rathkeale

By Tom Clancy / February 26, 2023 / Comments Off on Chasing Pack: Breska, Broadford and Glin win to stay in pursuit of Rathkeale

The 2022/23 Desmond Premier Division was nearing the midway point, with teams vying for position in an attempt to secure their status in the top flight. With three sides to…

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Wins for Abbeyfeale, Newcastle West and Glin Rovers in Desmond League

By Tom Clancy / February 19, 2023 / Comments Off on Wins for Abbeyfeale, Newcastle West and Glin Rovers in Desmond League

There was another busy, goal-filled, round of Limerick Desmond action over the weekend, with the tables in all four divisions now shaping up. The Premier Division has now taken shape,…

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Shannonside B dump out Premier Division Granagh as Desmond Cup takes centre stage

By Tom Clancy / February 12, 2023 / Comments Off on Shannonside B dump out Premier Division Granagh as Desmond Cup takes centre stage

The Weekly Observer Desmond Cup 1st Round took centre stage in West Limerick this weekend. There was action and goals aplenty, but only one notable shock. In all bar one case,…

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Three points for Broadford, Breska Rovers, Newcastle West and Rathkeale in Limerick Desmond League

By Tom Clancy / February 7, 2023 / Comments Off on Three points for Broadford, Breska Rovers, Newcastle West and Rathkeale in Limerick Desmond League

There was a depleted schedule of games in the Desmond League, with the Premier Division the busiest division. All four games were probably won by the fancied side as the…

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Wins for Rathkeale, Broadford and Breska Rovers in Desmond League

By Tom Clancy / January 29, 2023 / Comments Off on Wins for Rathkeale, Broadford and Breska Rovers in Desmond League

Once again, home advantage appeared to be important across the four tiers of the Limerick Desmond League. There was a full round of Premier Division games with the Division nearing…

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Silverware for Dromore and Ballysteen; leaders Rathkeale beaten

By Tom Clancy / January 22, 2023 / Comments Off on Silverware for Dromore and Ballysteen; leaders Rathkeale beaten

There was a near-full round of games played this weekend, as the poor weather gave pitches and teams a chance this week. For the first time all season, there was…

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Three Desmond League sides progress in FAI Junior Cup

By Tom Clancy / October 16, 2022 / Comments Off on Three Desmond League sides progress in FAI Junior Cup

With the weather taking a turn for the worse across the county, there was a good run with all bar one game getting played this weekend. Three of the five…

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