Cloughbawn’s great run comes to an end
FAI Umbro U-16 Cup third round
Cloughbawn A.F.C. 2, Mount Merrion F.C. 3: Cloughbawn’s excellent run in the FAI Under-16 Cup came to an end on Saturday when they were eventually beaten 3-2 by a physically stronger Mount Merrion side in a thrilling cup tie. Sarah Siggins and Laura Butler were on target for the home side but goals from Kerry Ann Hamilton, Ali Lyons and Bryna Mehady saw the MGL side through to the quarter-finals. U-16 Premier One
Bunclody A.F.C. 5, Shelburne F.C. 1: The home side picked up their first win of the season when they overcame Shelburne 5-1.
Aisling Breen was on target for Shelburne but three goals from Ciara Roban and one each from Geri Rose O’Connor and Michaela Murphy gave Bunclody all three points
Courtown Hibs 0, Tombrack United 5: Tombrack made it four wins from four games when they overcame a young Courtown Hibs side with five goals to spare.
Nadine Fortune and Kelli Maguire scored two each, with Nicola Ryan also finding the net. U-16 Division 2A
Gorey Rangers 0, Seaview United 3: Seaview made the long journey to Gorey Rangers a fruitful one when they came away 3-0 winners to record their first win of the season. Molly Dillon, Aoife Nolan and Sinéad Murphy all scored for the visitors.
Corach Ramblers 0, New Ross Town 7: New Ross Town are top of the table and unbeaten after this win away to Corach Ramblers.
Eadaoin Kent with a hat-trick, two goals from Jenny Canning, and one each from Amy Lawlor and Jenny O’Keeffe gave Town a 7-0 win. U-16 Division 2B
Wexford Celtic 9, Camolin Celtic 1: The home side have moved into contention for the title after this big win over leaders Camolin Celtic.
Aishling O’Sullivan with five, Aliat Kotun and Ava Donohue with two each, made up Wexford Celtic’s tally while Emma Warren scored a penalty for Camolin.
Arklow Town 2, Moyne Rangers 2: Moyne picked up their first point of the season after this 2-2 draw away to Arklow Town, with Ella Jenkinson and Aida Ubineninvich both scoring for the home side.
Carnew F.C. 1, St. Joseph’s 3: With leaders Camolin slipping up in Wexford Celtic, St. Joseph’s took full advantage in Carnew to win 3-1 and take over at the top of the table.
Kaley Kavanagh was on target for the home side while Laura Furlong, Ciara Lyons and Ella Cullen all scored for the visitors.