Dundalk and District League round-up
Muirhevnamor FC fire 21-goal salute in memory of the late Gerry Gover
Dundalk and District League Fyffes Premier Division
Shamrocks FC 2-1 Glenmuir FC
Shamrocks FC made it two wins out of three games played in the Dundalk and District League, with this narrow home victory over Glenmuir United.
They join a host of clubs sitting with six points. The Glen’s had a lucky let off early in the game, their keeper pushing a shot onto the crossbar.
As the homeside gradually got on top, Brooklyn Kavanagh swooped to score the opening score, a lead they held to the break. The second half was a story of two penalties.
On the hour mark, a reckless sliding tackle by the hoops player in the penalty area led to Joe Byrne coolly placing the spot kick to the corner of the net to level the match.
Both sides had chances to add to their tally, but poor finishing and good goalkeeping meant it took another spot kick to win the points; this time, Barry O’Hare blasted home the vital score.
Square United 3-1 Carrick Rovers
Square went level with Haynestown on nine points in second place in the table with this home win over Carrick, having played a game less than the Haynestown side.
Arthur Sands grabbed his second brace of goals this season, to propel the Ardee side to their third win of four games played.
Mickey Nulty, with his first strike this year, made it three for square. Carrick’s lone reply came from Nathan Keenan, who has found the net in three appearances this term.
Muirhevnamor FC 21-1 Parkside FC
Muirhevnamor posted the highest score ever in a Premier League match when they swept Parkside with a 21-goal salute after observing a minute’s silence in memory of the late Gerry Gover.
They had established an 11 nil advantage by half time. They completed the biggest victory in the league’s 120-year history with a 21-1, historic scoreline.
Four hat tricks were registered by Jared Rogers, Jawad Alabed, Lucas Silva and Colm Bracken.
Mo Bashir got a brace along with Connor Macken, Tiernan Mulvenna, Daniel Duffy, Leon Mackin, Sean Conlon, and Keith Harmon, who all scored.
The lone reply came from Kaylem Hutchinson, his third strike of the season.
Rampart Celtic 3-1 Faughart Rovers
Rampart welcomed the return from injury, Sean Bailey, who showed he had not lost his scoring touch, opening their account.
Brendan Rodgers got their second goal with his third strike this season. Stephen Cooney netted the last goal with a fine strike, his first this term.
Fra Quigley got Faugharts' only goal with his second of this campaign.
Carlingford Celtic 1-0 Haynestown Celtic
Last season’s treble winners had to dig very deep to get the better of a battling Haynestown in this thrilling encounter in Carlingford.
They have opened a six-point gap at the summit by winning their five opening matches. Square United sit in second place with nine points from four games played.
Joe Dunne, with his second goal this season, was the toast of the peninsula village. Last season, he netted nine goals, which played a big part in the memorable campaign.
Haynestown, along with Rampart and Muirhevnamor, all have amassed nine points.
Top scorers
Coran Lindsey – Carlingford Celtic – 8 goals
Micky O’Kane – Muirhevnamor FC – 6 goals
Arthur Sands – Square United – 4 goals
Colm Bracken – Muirhevnamor FC – 4 goals
Stephen McQuillan – Faughart Rovers – 3 goals
Brendan Rodgers – Rampart Celtic – 3 goals
Ken McKenna Jr – Square United – 3 goals
Nathan Keenan – Carrick Rovers – 3 goals
Daniel Duffy – Muirhevnamor FC – 3 goals
Kaylem Hutchinson – Parkside FC – 3 goals
Jared Rogers – Muirhevnamor FC – 3 goals
Jawad Alabed - Muirhevnamor FC – 3 goals
Lucas Silva – Muirhevnamor FC – 3 goals
Hat-trick heroes
Coran Lindsay – Carlingford Celtic
Stephen McQuillan – Faughart Rovers
Ken McKenna Jr – Square United
Colin Bracken – Muirhevnamor FC
Jared Alabed – Muirhevnamor FC
Lucas Silva – Muirhevnamor FC
Jarrod Rogers – Muirhevnamor FC