Fairview Rangers close in on Limerick District League's Premier Division title

IN THE Limerick District League Premier Division Fairview Rgs recorded a nervy 1-0 win over Ballynanty Rovers to leave them a point short of being crowned champions.

The champions-elect had the best of the efforts in the opening half but ended scoreless on 45 minutes.

After the resumption the home side got the breakthrough within five minutes when Oleg Vysochan’s free kick was headed home by Gbadebo Habideen.

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Former Fairview player Kane Connolly went close to grabbing an equaliser, but keeper Josh McCarthy saved well. The final whistle was greeted with relief by the home side who now need one point from their remaining games with Aisling and Newport.

Fairview Rgs: Josh McCarthy GK; Danny O'Neill; Blake Curran; Conor Kavanagh; Jason Cross; Jeffery Judge; Cian McNamara; Adam Dore; Gbadebo Habideen; Oleg Vysochan; Brian Aherne. Subs: Josh McCarthy; Shane Carmody; Aaron Hough; Rueben McCarthy; Gavin Mellerick.

Ballynanty Rovers: Tommy Holland; Adam Costello; Cian Lynch; Liam Byrnes; Jack Horan; Calum Kiely; Eddie Byrnes; Gavin Hehir; Jamie Greaves; Adrian Power; Kane Connolly. Subs: Jack O'Callaghan.

IN OTHER Premier League action, Geraldines secured their safety and in the process saw Newport relegated when they beat Nenagh AFC 4-1.

Tony Mambouana, Conor Keane, Pat Whelan and Shane Dillon netted for Dines who fell behind to an early goal from Dan O’Mara

At the same time Newport fell to a 2-0 defeat at Mungret Reg with Hamza Selman Celik

Janesboro and Aisling Annacotty drew 1-1. Shane Clarke and Tom Kidd traded goals.

Goals from Paul Brennan, Conor Coughlan and Conor Carew gave Aisling a 3-0 win at home to Hyde Rgs.

In Division 1A League, Star Rvs earned promotion to the Premier A League when they defeated Parkville. Emmet Hehir, Tyrone Price and Miguel Valera scored the winning goals.

It's been a whirlwind few years for Rovers as they climbed the charts and great credit is due to the mentors for their efforts.

Champions Moyross beat Murroe 3-1. Ben O'Mahoney, Jay Ryan and an own goal did the damage. Nathan O’Shea replied for Murroe.

In Division 3A, Fairview C take over top spot thanks to a 5-0 win over Shelbourne.

Craig Madigan bagged a hat trick; Kyle Brogan and Ethan O’ Sullivan completed the scoring.

In the Youth Division 1 title race, Shelbourne scored a big win over Balla.  Paul McDonagh, Mael Ayoumbi, George Barry, Seamus Stack, Alex Robinson, Jed Robinson, Conor Meagher and James Doherty all scored.

Pike Rvs B maintained their challenge with a 5-1 win over Aisling Annacotty B thanks to scores from Ben Ross (3), Jack Duggan and Sean Duggan.

In Division 1B, Shelbourne kept their promotion charge on course with a 5-0 win over Patrickswell. Shels scorers were Harry Cowton, Adam McGlynn, Paul McDonagh, Rory Cullen and Colm Cassidy.

Croom are not giving up just yet as they beat Glenview 2-1 with scores from Aj Moloney and George Daffy.

Pike Rvs B were crowned Under 17 Div One Cup Champions following a one-sided win over Aisling.

Pike were scintillating on the night and a young and inexperienced Aisling Annacotty B, despite their best efforts, were unable to live with them.

Highlight of the game was the performance of Pike’s Evan Byrne who scored an incredible seven goals as well as setting up another couple for his team mates.

Danny Quirke, Patryk Tuszynski, Connie Dawson and Darragh Kirwin also netted for the Hoops.

Pike Rvs B: Ben Wallace; S Duggan; Danny Quirke; Daly McInerney; Patryk Tuszynski; Evan Byrne; Daire Long; Connie Dawson; Conor Ryan; Darragh Kirwin; J Ryan, Subs: C Ryan; T Oranu; Vas Da Cruz; Roman O'Connell

Aisling Annacotty B: N Fitzpatrick; D Oyadeji; P Kinsella; K Hanrahan; S Quinn; T Ryan; A Guerin; E Moriarty; B Mullane; N Murphy; C Harrison. Subs: R O'Sullivan; J Sheehan; D Yip; K Earls.

Cappamore lost their Div 1A League status when Ballylanders picked up three points when Aisling Annacotty D couldn't field a team.

In Div 1B League Shelbourne overtook Croom in second spot following a 3-0 win over Newport.

Goals from Alan France, Colm Cassidy and Adam McGlynn secured the win that keeps Shels promotion hopes on track.

The Div 2A Cup clash between Kilmallock and Balla B ended scoreless with Balla progressing after a penalty shoot-out.

Moyross B completed the Div 2B League and Cup double on Sunday morning when they beat joint leaders Herbertstown B 3-1 in their final game.

Nick Hayes scored for the county side but a double from Barry Quinn and one from Adam McInerney saw the home side crowned Champions.

In the Div 3A Cup Daniel Colbert and Jack Koyce   goals saw Prospect edge out Holycross B to set up a semi final date with Fairview Rgs.

Caherdavin Celtic B beat Croom Utd B on penalties after a scoreless draw and in the last four they will meet Athlunkard Villa who beat Newtown 4-1 withs scores from Christian Kerley, Dave Hartnett, Aaron Lynch and Mark McGrath.

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