U13 Boys: Championship: Colemanstown Utd A 2-5 Salthill Devon B. Title chasers Salthill Devon B were the latest team to come to Colemanstown on Saturday to take on our U13A team. Playing into a gale force wind our back 4 of Aaron Burke, Chris Burke, George Costello and Jack Grealish, while under pressure were keeping the Salthill attack out ably assisted by Phelim Flynn in goals. Our midfield trio of Oisin Flannery, Evan Molloy and Mark Shaughnessy were working hard and getting ball up the field feeding Sé Laffey and Ethan Monaghan on the wings. After a few half chances either end Colemanstown eventually hit the net through Eoghan O’Neill after he finished off a nice team move. Salthill hit back and capitalised on a defensive error to draw level. 5 minutes later they had their second which was a suckerpunch to the lads that had worked so hard in tough conditions. The welcome introduction of Daniel Kelly was a great moment in the game as he returned from a serious injury that left him sidelined for 5 months. Daniel was in the action straight away making up for the lost time. Half time score: Colemanstown Utd 1-2 Salthill Devon
Kerrill Walsh and Frank Dunne were introduced at half time and the boys were hoping for a big second half performance with the wind at their backs. Colemanstown controlled the second half for large parts but couldn’t find an equaliser with a few scorable chances going wide or over the bar. Salthill were dangerous on counter attack and used their pace upfront to full advantage. Their 3rd goal was worked in from the wing and while Kerrill Walsh saved the initial shot the ball fell to a Salthill player to tap home. The Colemanstown pressure eventually paid off as Eoghan O’Neill grabbed his second goal following a goalmouth scramble. The last 2 goals were from the visitors; one from a free kick and the second was a good individual effort from their striker who weaved his way through our defence and slid the ball into the bottom corner. Final score from Colemanstown. Colemanstown Utd 2 -5 Salthill Devon. Match Report: Adrian Burke.
Squad: Phelim Flynn, Kerrill Walsh, Ethan Monaghan Mark Shaughnessy, George Costello, Evan Molloy, Oisin Flannery, Daniel Kelly, Eoghan O’Neill, Frank Dunne, Sé Laffey, Aaron Burke, Chris Burke, Jack Grealish
Women’s Championship: Colemanstown 4 – 0 Corrib Rangers. Colemanstown Ladies returned to winning ways last night with an assured and disciplined 4–0 victory over Corrib Rangers, a result that keeps momentum building ahead of the final game of their league campaign. The breakthrough came in emphatic fashion. Alicia Flannery opened the scoring with a thunderous strike from outside the box, setting the tone for a confident Colemanstown display. Operating as a lone striker, Grace Mitchell led the line tirelessly and was unfortunate not to add to the tally, seeing a well-struck effort drift narrowly wide of the post. Colemanstown doubled their advantage before the break in fortunate circumstances, as an Alicia Flannery free kick resulted in an own goal, giving the hosts a 2–0 cushion at half-time.
The early stages of the second half tested that advantage. Corrib Rangers responded with renewed intensity, but Colemanstown’s defensive unit — Eilish Fitzpatrick, Lucy Roberts, Chloe Manley, and Annalise Doran — stood firm. When called upon, Ruth Dempsey provided a calm and assured presence in goal, ensuring the clean sheet remained intact. With the pressure weathered, Colemanstown regained control. Captain Lucy Roberts extended the lead from a corner, reacting quickest to find the net and effectively put the result beyond doubt. The scoring was completed by Louise Byrnes, who marked her first goal of the season in style, adding a fourth to cap a comprehensive team performance. As the final whistle sounded, there was a sense of a team finding its rhythm at just the right time. Attention now turns to the final league fixture, where Colemanstown will welcome near neighbours Cregmore/Claregalway on May 4th, looking to finish their campaign on a high. Match Report: Neil Ryan