Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th March 2026
Youth Division 1 Shield – Round 1
Peake Villa 2 – 3 St Michaels
St Michaels edged a thrilling contest against Peake Villa to advance in the Youth Division 1 Shield after an entertaining game that produced five goals and plenty of attacking football.
Peake Villa started brightly and looked sharp in the opening exchanges, pressing high and creating early chances. Their positive start paid off when they took the lead midway through the first half with a well-worked attacking move finished neatly from close range.
St Michaels responded strongly and gradually grew into the contest. Their persistence was rewarded when they drew level with a well-taken goal following good build-up play through midfield.
The game opened up after the break with both sides committing players forward. St Michaels briefly seized control of the contest by scoring twice in quick succession, turning the game on its head and giving themselves a valuable cushion.
Peake Villa refused to lie down and rallied late in the match, pulling a goal back to set up a tense finale. Despite sustained pressure in the closing minutes, St Michaels defended resolutely and held on to secure a hard-fought victory.
Match Verdict:
An entertaining youth encounter played at a high tempo. St Michaels’ clinical finishing proved decisive, while Peake Villa will take encouragement from a spirited performance.
FAI Junior Cup – Round 2
St Michaels 1 – 0 Cahir Park
Saints always did enough here to reach round three against a resilient and well organised Cahir Park at Cooke Park on Saturday evening.
Daniel O’Dwyer got in behind the Cahir Park defence and won a corner on 4 minutes. Jake Ffrench Davis shot just wide a minute later after Saints had won two successive corners. Colin Bargary saw his 13th minute free kick gathered by the keeper.
Saints got what proved to be the decisive goal on 17 minutes when Jimmy Carr latched onto a loose ball and angled a left-footed shot inside the right post.
A Willie O’Dwyer cross on the half hour led to a St John effort which was gathered by Adam Gallagher. Adam Hennessy’s cross on 33 minutes sailed across the Saints area and wide.
Saints went close again on 37 minutes when Daniel O’Dwyer’s header crashed off the crossbar from a Jimmy Carr corner. Jake Ffrench Davis’s effort just before half-time was gathered at the near post.
The second half was slower to ignite. Saints introduced Willie Armshaw for Sami Laaksonen on 55 minutes. A St John shot was gathered by Gallagher on 61 minutes while David Slattery fired over the bar when well placed on 64 minutes.
Jimmy Carr struck the bar again on 68 minutes as Saints continued to threaten.
Cahir Park used their bench in search of an equaliser but their task became harder when Paddy Birmingham received a second yellow card with fifteen minutes remaining.
Daniel O’Dwyer saw another effort rebound off the bar on 83 minutes while Cahir pushed forward late on, with Kenny Cunningham introduced and showing well on the right. However Saints stood firm until Michael Corrigan’s final whistle confirmed their place in the Round 3 draw.
Match Verdict:
A tight cup encounter where St Michaels created the better chances and deserved progression, though Cahir Park’s organisation kept the contest alive throughout.
BT Harps 3 – 0 Oldbridge
BT Harps produced an efficient and disciplined performance to comfortably defeat Oldbridge and secure their place in the next round of the FAI Junior Cup.
The North Tipperary side took control early, using quick passing and width to stretch the Oldbridge defence. Their pressure eventually paid off when they opened the scoring with a well-taken finish after sustained attacking play.
Oldbridge tried to respond but struggled to break down a well-structured Harps defence. The home side doubled their advantage before half-time following a swift counter-attack that exposed gaps at the back.
With a two-goal cushion, Harps managed the second half effectively, controlling possession and limiting Oldbridge’s attacking opportunities. The tie was effectively sealed late in the game when Harps added a third goal, finishing confidently after another well-worked move.
Match Verdict:
A professional and composed performance from BT Harps who controlled the game throughout and progressed comfortably.
FAI Junior Cup – Round 2
Cullen Lattin 5 – 3 Ardcroney
Cullen/Lattin welcomed North Tipperary side Ardcroney to Aisling Park in what turned out to be one of the most entertaining ties of the round.
Ardcroney struck first on 10 minutes when Jack Daly finished well from a Ciaran Spain cross.
Cullen were awarded a penalty on 24 minutes when Jordan Dineen was brought down in the area. Dineen stepped up and slotted his effort to the keeper’s left to level the game.
On 42 minutes Dineen made it 2-1 with a fine team move involving Tony O’Neill and Javi Serrano before finishing confidently.
Half Time: 2–1
Cullen extended their lead on 58 minutes when Dineen played an excellent through ball to Michael Elligott who finished well.
However Ardcroney showed great character to fight back. On 63 minutes Matthew Moyles played Daly through and he finished to make it 3-2. Daly then turned provider on 70 minutes when he set up Moyles to equalise.
Cullen regained the lead on 78 minutes when Elligott headed home from a Javi Serrano cross.
Elligott completed his hat-trick on 86 minutes with the pick of the goals, cutting in from the left and curling a superb effort into the top corner.
Match Verdict:
An outstanding cup tie full of attacking football. Cullen’s quality in the final third proved decisive in a thrilling eight-goal encounter.
Donohill & District 0 – 1 Cashel Town
Cashel Town edged past Donohill in a tight and hard-fought contest to book their place in the next round of the FAI Junior Cup.
The only goal of the game arrived around the half-hour mark when Cashel were awarded a penalty following a foul in the box. The spot kick was calmly converted to give the visitors the lead.
Donohill battled strongly throughout and looked dangerous from set pieces, but Cashel’s defensive organisation kept them at bay. The home side pushed forward in the closing stages but could not find a breakthrough.
Match Verdict:
A disciplined defensive display from Cashel Town saw them grind out an important cup victory in a tight encounter.
Tipperary Town 2 – 8 Ballymackey
Ballymackey produced a ruthless attacking display to overwhelm Tipperary Town and progress comfortably to the next round.
The visitors effectively settled the tie within the opening 20 minutes with three goals from their first three shots on target, leaving Tipperary Town chasing the game early.
Despite the difficult start, Tipperary Town battled gamely and managed to get on the scoresheet through Ryan Maher and Dylan Cummins. However Ballymackey continued to punish defensive lapses and added several more goals throughout the game.
Missing several key players, Tipperary Town struggled to contain Ballymackey’s pace and movement going forward.
Match Verdict:
A dominant attacking performance from Ballymackey who were clinical throughout and deserved their comprehensive victory.
Clonmel Town 7 – 0 Dualla
Clonmel Town delivered a commanding performance to defeat a depleted Dualla side in emphatic fashion.
Town applied early pressure and Dualla’s goalkeeper was called into action with a fine save from a Harry Tobin Ryan free kick. Another good stop followed soon after as Town continued to dominate possession.
The breakthrough came when a whipped corner to the near post was deflected into the net off a Dualla defender.
Town doubled their lead soon after through Dean Clarke following slick attacking interplay. Just before half-time a deep cross was met by the late-arriving Harry Tobin Ryan to make it 3-0.
The second half followed a similar pattern with Town controlling possession while Dualla relied on occasional breaks.
Sean Kenny made it four on the hour mark after reacting quickest during a scramble in the box.
Ian Healy then took centre stage with a superb 20-minute hat-trick. He first struck from 30 yards with a stunning effort, then headed home from a corner before completing his hat-trick with a late penalty.
Match Verdict:
A comprehensive victory for Clonmel Town. Great credit must go to Dualla who battled for the full 90 minutes despite being understrength.
Clonmel Celtic 1 – 0 Rearcross
Clonmel Celtic secured their first win of 2026 and progressed to Round 3 of the FAI Junior Cup thanks to a narrow victory over Rearcross.
Celtic controlled much of the first half, though the closest they came was an Ewan Bergin effort that flew just over the crossbar. Rearcross looked most dangerous from set pieces but failed to seriously test the home goalkeeper.
The decisive moment arrived early in the second half when Kyle Cuddy finished well on 51 minutes to give Celtic the lead.
Rearcross pushed forward in search of an equaliser and Celtic showed signs of nerves late on, but the home side held firm to secure an important win.
Match Verdict:
A hard-earned victory for Clonmel Celtic who showed resilience to hold on after taking the lead.
Division 1
Galbally 0 – 0 Ballingarry
Galbally started strongly and enjoyed the majority of possession in the early stages.
Ballingarry gradually grew into the game and Jamie Cashin came close twice with promising opportunities.
The visitors had the best chance of the half when they were awarded a penalty on 35 minutes, but Stephen Holohan saw his effort saved by Galbally goalkeeper Ricky Slattery.
Both sides enjoyed spells of dominance in the second half. Peter Morrissey and Eoin McGrath came closest for Galbally while Ballingarry pushed hard in the closing minutes.
Despite late pressure, neither side could find the breakthrough and the points were shared.
Match Verdict:
A well-contested stalemate with both teams showing strong defensive organisation.
Wilderness 2 – 0 Bansha Celtic
Wilderness hosted Bansha Celtic in difficult windy and wet conditions.
Both teams approached the game aggressively from the outset but defences were on top during the first half. Bansha came close with an effort just wide before Sean Brown saw a shot drift inches past the post.
Wilderness struck early in the second half when Sean Brown released Ben Nugent down the wing. Nugent beat his defender and sent in a dangerous cross which was unfortunately turned into his own net by a Bansha defender.
The home side nearly doubled their lead from a corner when Dylan Kiely’s header had to be cleared off the line.
Bansha pushed forward in search of an equaliser but Wilderness defended excellently and restricted them to limited chances.
The game was sealed on 73 minutes with a superb team move. Sean Brown won a defensive header, combined with Dylan Kiely, and released Ben Nugent on the right. Nugent found Brown again inside the box who then slipped a clever pass to Michael O’Hara, and he finished calmly.
Match Verdict:
A disciplined and hardworking performance from Wilderness who deserved their victory in challenging conditions.
Division 2
Killenaule 5 – 2 St Michaels B
Killenaule produced an impressive attacking display to claim a convincing victory over St Michaels B.
The home side started strongly and took control of the game early with quick passing and aggressive attacking play. Their pressure paid off when they opened the scoring with a well-worked goal.
St Michaels B tried to stay in the contest and managed to pull a goal back at one stage, but Killenaule continued to create chances and restored their advantage before half-time.
The second half saw Killenaule continue to dominate going forward, adding further goals with confident finishing in front of goal. St Michaels B showed spirit and grabbed a second goal, but Killenaule’s attacking strength proved too much.
Match Verdict:
A convincing victory for Killenaule who were sharp in attack and controlled the game throughout.
Division 3 Shield – Round 1
SC&K United B 4 – 1 Tipperary Town B
SC&K United B earned their place in the quarter-finals of the Division 3 Shield with a dominant performance in Ballypatrick.
Tipperary Town began with only nine players and defended well early on, limiting SC&K to long-range efforts.
The breakthrough came on 42 minutes when Evan Forristal reacted quickest to head home after Owen Dillon’s shot from Aaron Costin’s corner was blocked.
The visitors returned with a full eleven in the second half but SC&K doubled their lead five minutes after the restart when youth player Paddy Power scored spectacularly from 25 yards, his strike crashing off the underside of the bar.
Martin Ryan made it 3-0 on 66 minutes with a composed finish into the far corner.
Tipperary Town pulled one back through Luke Bennett with ten minutes remaining but SC&K wrapped up the game in injury time when Luke Keyes converted a penalty after being fouled.
Match Verdict:
A strong and composed performance from SC&K United B who progressed comfortably to the next round.