Heated Barony derby goes way of Kilmore
Kilmore moved to second in the CastleCourt Hotel Premier League after a 2-1 win over local rivals Iorras Aontaithe. Picture: Kilmore FC
Castlebar Celtic, along with Conn Rangers, are the only sides left with a 100% record in the Super League after beating rivals Westport United 2-0 in the ‘Mayo El Clasico’ last Sunday afternoon.
Despite a good performance by United, it was Celtic’s killer instinct that was the difference as first half goals from Johnnie Cocozza and a Mark Cunningham penalty proved the difference for Stevie Gavin and Declan Flynn’s side. The two sides will clash again in the Benson Cup this Friday evening.
In the CastleCourt Hotel Premier League, the Celtic and Westport ‘B’ teams met last Friday night and it was the Coveys who go the bragging rights thanks to goals from Cillian McGing, Ted Horan and Oisin Ryall sent United top of the table after three wins from three. Mark Rattigan fired in the sole replay for the Hoops.
In the Erris derby, Kilmore triumphed 2-1 over Iorras Aontaithe in Drum. Guilherme de Souza and Mark Gilbert put Kilmore in front, with Cillian Reilly pulling one back. Daithi Cosgrove missed a penalty for Iorras and they reduced to ten men after Pater McArthur was shown a second yellow card midway in the second half.
Claremorris continued their good start with a 5-1 win over pointless Straide & Foxford United, thanks to goals from Calvin Joyce, Ryan McLoughlin, Mark Maloney, Jason Murphy and a Simon Buter penalty.
The game of the weekend was in Killala, as Ballyglass defeated the home side 5-4. Ryan Connolly was in inspired form for the Candystripes, sealing his hattrick on 72 minutes for the comeback win.
In Killeen Sports Ground League One, the terrible start for Fahy Rovers continued after a 3-1 defeat at home to Bangor Hibs, with two goals from David Conroy and one from John McAndrew giving Bangor their first league win of the season, and leaving Fahy bottom of the table.
Claremorris ‘B’ also picked up their league win as goals from Conor O’Keeffe, Ian Costello and an own goal helped them to a 3-1 victory over Ballyvary Blue Bombers.
At the other end of the table, Ballina Town ‘B’ made it four from after a brace from Shane Devers helped them to a 2-0 derby win against Conn Rangers ‘B’.
Snugboro United dropped their first points after Kiltimagh Knock United ‘B’ came back from 3-1 down to earn a draw while Swinford put seven past Partry Athletic, Robert Jordan and Aidan Dunleavy both bagging a brace.
In McDonnell Construction League Two, Achill Rovers continued their great start with a 3-0 win away to Glenhest Rovers ‘B’, with Westport United ‘C’ also defeating Conn Rangers ‘C’ by the same scoreline. The other game saw Manulla ‘B’ beat Ballinrobe Town ‘B’ 3-1.
