New Ross Standard

White earns the points for Adamstown

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Adamstown moved to within two points of Division 2 leaders Glynn Barntown with a hardfought away win over Crossabeg on Sunday.

An Ian White goal was the difference between the sides.

Ferns United are hot on their heels and they ran out impressive 5-0 winners over Cushinstow­n, with Ryan Nolan (two), Robert Vickers, Tommy Dwyer and Jonny Dwyer getting their goals.

Tom Kelly, Mark Corish, Lee Harper and Jonny Rogan got on the scoresheet for Rosslare Port in their 4-2 win over Killenagh Wanderers, while Shelburne and Enniscorth­y United drew 1-1, with Paudie Lynch scoring a penalty for the former and Niall Thorpe on target for United. 5-2 away to Ballymurn Celtic (see focus match).

Gorey Celtic and Rosbercon United look like they will both be in the shake-up come the business end of the season, and on Sunday they shared the spoils after a 2-2 draw.

Maxi Denisuk and Owen Byrne scored for the north county side, with Kevin Doyle and Jamie St. Ledger replying.

Bottom side Curracloe United shocked leaders Carne FC as they ran out 3-0 winners with goals from Mark O’Connor (two) and Kerill Sutton.

Adam Ellard netted a double with Oisín Condren getting the other goal for Courtown Hibs as they won 3-2 away to The Ballagh, with Cathal Kenny and Martin Og Storey scoring for the hosts.

Patrick Somers (two), Mick Stephens, Jamie Roban and Colin Beasley got the goals for Kiltealy Celtic as they chalked up an impressive 5-1 win in Campile, with Anthony Lawler replying.

Davie Fenlon fired Crossabeg in front against Ferns United, but the visitors responded with Gary Breslin grabbing the equaliser.

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