Youth Division 2
SC&K United 2 – 3 Peake Villa
SC&K United’s Youths produced a brave and spirited performance in Ormond Stores but were ultimately undone by a relentless Peake Villa side who refused to accept defeat.
Villa set the early tempo, pressing aggressively and nearly capitalising on a mix-up between Darragh Dempsey and Anthony Boyle inside the opening minutes. That scare jolted the home side into action. Settling into the contest, SC&K began to move the ball with greater purpose, and their composure paid off when Paddy Power showed sharp instincts to finish cleverly and give the hosts the lead.
Confidence surged. Minutes later, Sean Boland O’Reilly found space around the 18-yard box and finished decisively to put SC&K 2–0 ahead. At that stage, the Division 2 side looked in control and full value for their advantage.
However, Peake Villa demonstrated why they are considered one of the division’s strongest outfits. Jason Patterson’s goal just before half-time shifted the psychological balance. The second half became increasingly attritional, with SC&K losing both Anthony Boyle and Lukey Condon to injury — a turning point in the contest.
Villa dominated territory after the restart and were rewarded when Charlie Lawlor powered home a superb header to level matters at 2–2. The momentum had firmly swung. Adam Blanchfield came agonisingly close to restoring the lead for SC&K when he broke through one-on-one, but the Villa goalkeeper produced a top-class save.
Moments later came the decisive blow. Darragh O’Dwyer reacted quickest in the box to sweep home what proved to be the winner, completing Villa’s comeback.
Verdict: A courageous display from SC&K’s young side, who showed quality and resilience. Injuries at critical moments shifted the balance, but there is significant promise in this group.
Premier League
Clonmel Town 2 – 3 Cullen Lattin
A dramatic and high-quality encounter saw Cullen Lattin snatch all three points in stoppage time after a pulsating battle.
Jordan Dineen opened the scoring with an audacious lob on 14 minutes, giving Cullen early control. Clonmel Town were indebted to Cian McGrath, whose fingertip save kept the deficit at one heading into the interval.
Town’s response was decisive after the restart. Ian Healy reacted quickest to a second ball from a corner to equalise, injecting belief into the home side. The match ebbed and flowed, with both teams committing bodies forward.
Tristan Stokes restored Cullen’s advantage on 75 minutes following a well-worked move, but Clonmel Town were now giving up when Shane Hennessy stepped up, finishing clinically from a through ball to level at 2–2.
With the clock ticking past 90 minutes, Cullen executed a swift counter-attack involving Tony O’Neill and Sean O’Neill. After a chaotic scramble in the box, Javi Serrano applied the finishing touch in the 93rd minute. A last-ditch tackle from Ben Carey moments later ensured Cullen left with maximum points.
Verdict: A ruthless late surge from Cullen Lattin in a game of fine margins. Clonmel Town matched them throughout but were punished in the decisive moments.
Cahir Park 3 – 4 Two Mile Borris
A seven-goal spectacle unfolded in blustery conditions as Two Mile Borris edged a thrilling contest.
Ben Slattery was the defining figure, opening the scoring early before Niall Daly responded with a superb 20-yard lob to level. Slattery’s stunning 30-yard strike restored the visitors’ lead before the break.
Cahir equalised early in the second half via an unfortunate defensive mix-up, but Borris remained lethal on the counter. Slattery completed his hat-trick on 65 minutes and added a fourth on 81 as Cahir chased the game and left spaces exposed.
Willie Dunne’s late goal added drama, but it was too late to alter the outcome.
Verdict: An attacking masterclass from Slattery proved decisive. Cahir’s ambition made for a spectacle, but defensive gaps proved costly.
Clonmel Celtic 1 – 3 St Michaels
St Michaels demonstrated championship resilience, overturning an early deficit to secure an important away victory.
Cian O’Sullivan’s opener gave Celtic belief, but Daniel O’Dwyer’s clinical double before half-time flipped the contest. The second half was tight and tactical, with Willie Armshaw’s strike providing crucial breathing space.
Verdict: A professional and composed performance from St Michaels, who showed maturity after conceding first.
Division 1
Wilderness 5 – 0 Tipperary Town
In difficult, rain-soaked conditions, Wilderness delivered a commanding display to secure their first league win of 2026.
Sean Brown’s close-range finish broke the deadlock before Seanie Hawkins’ driving run created a second. Brown completed his hat-trick early in the second half, capitalising on Hawkins’ creativity once again.
Hawkins then added a goal of his own before curling home a superb free kick to make it five. Despite Tipperary Town’s persistence, Wilderness controlled proceedings.
Verdict: A statement performance in a promotion race six-pointer. Clinical finishing and midfield dominance defined this result.
SC&K United 3 – 3 Powerstown
A tale of missed chances cost SC&K dearly in a dramatic draw.
Goals from Tommy O’Connor, Gus Nolan and Corey O’Brien had the hosts cruising at 3–0. However, Brian McKeown’s stunning strike sparked belief for Powerstown.
Despite dominating and missing multiple opportunities to seal the contest, SC&K were punished late. Eddie Sweney scrambled home on 85 minutes before John Alan Lowes struck on 90 to complete the comeback.
Verdict: A painful lesson in game management for SC&K. Powerstown’s perseverance earned a deserved point.
Galbally 7 – 1 Two Mile Borris (B)
Galbally produced a relentless attacking performance from the outset. Early goals from Eoin McGrath and James O’Sullivan set the tone. Captain Ger Quinlan’s brace, combined with strikes from Peter Morrissey and substitute Eoin O’Mahony, ensured complete control.
Michael Anthony McCarthy’s goal offered brief respite for Borris, but Galbally’s intensity never dipped.
Verdict: Ruthless and efficient. Galbally overwhelmed their opponents with pace and movement.
Ballingarry 2 – 3 Bansha Celtic
Set pieces proved decisive in a tightly contested battle.
Two superb Darren McGrath free kicks gave Bansha a commanding half-time lead. Adrian Maher responded with a free kick of his own, and Ballingarry struck the bar from a corner as they pressed.
Kevin Mullins’ penalty restored Bansha’s cushion before Maher’s header from another Eddie Mullaly delivery set up a tense finale.
Verdict: A finely balanced contest settled by dead-ball precision.
Division 2
Suirside 1 – 4 Peake Villa (B)
In wet and windy conditions, Peake Villa (B) displayed cutting edge efficiency.
Cathal Makelgun’s early strike set the platform, and he added a second before half-time alongside Jordan Fahey’s goal. David Rencontre’s long-range effort briefly reignited hope for Suirside, but Makelgun completed his hat-trick on 80 minutes to extinguish any comeback ambitions.
Verdict: Clinical finishing under pressure. Villa capitalised on key moments.
Division 3
Mullinahone (B) 3 – 2 SC&K United (B)
A dramatic late sequence defined this encounter in Ballypatrick.
Steven Hickey’s early goal was cancelled by Evan Forristal before the break. Mullinahone missed a penalty and were denied by a superb Darragh Dempsey save, but pressure eventually told when Conor Maguire scored on 84 minutes.
SC&K responded instantly through Conor O’Reilly, who netted emphatically for his first junior goal. However, a second Mullinahone penalty followed almost immediately, and Hickey converted to secure victory.
Verdict: A heartbreaking defeat for SC&K’s Junior B side in a game decided by late drama and fine margins.