Saturday, 25th October 2025 – Tipperary Youth Cup 1st Round
Peake Villa 4 – 1 Clonmel Celtic
Peake Villa’s youths marked their first home outing of the season with a commanding display against Clonmel Celtic in the Tipp Cup. Villa struck first when Jason Patterson unleashed a 20-yard screamer that thundered in off the crossbar. Celtic enjoyed more of the ball early on, but Villa’s threat from set pieces proved decisive. Izaghi Freitas doubled the lead with a smart finish across the keeper, and Ryan Quill made it three with a header from a corner.
Celtic battled bravely, playing tidy football through their midfield trio, but Patterson’s second of the day ten minutes after the restart effectively ended the contest. Celtic managed a late consolation but could take heart from their persistence and passing play. Villa were excellent all over the park, with standout contributions from Freitas, Patterson, Sean Bergin, Ryan Quill, Dylan O’Dwyer, and James Burke.
Verdict: A dominant Villa performance built on set-piece precision and attacking flair.
St. Michael’s 6 – 2 Cahir Park
The Saints returned to winning ways with a comprehensive victory over Cahir Park at the Complex. They flew out of the traps when Donagh Guilfoyle volleyed home a beauty from 20 yards inside two minutes. Though Cahir equalised through Liam Kelly’s long-range strike, St. Michael’s regained control when Darragh Bresnan and Davy Hogan both found the net before the break.
Cahir made it 3–2 early in the second half with a corner from Cillian Carrigan that snuck straight in, but Saints responded with authority. Jamie Brunnock, Bresnan again, and Guilfoyle all scored in a rampant closing spell as the home side powered to a six-goal haul.
Verdict: A statement win from the Saints — sharp, clinical, and back in rhythm.
SC&K United 2 – 1 Clerihan
Slievenamon Celtic/Kilsheelan United’s youths progressed to Round 2 of the Tipperary Youths Cup with a well-earned 2-1 victory over Clerihan FC in Kilsheelan. The hosts made a dream start when Shane Madigan’s pressing forced a mistake, allowing Sean Hughes to tap into an empty net. They doubled their lead on 27 minutes as Sean McMenamin reacted quickest in the box to steer home.
SC&K continued to look dangerous after the break, with Sean Boland O’Reilly’s pace stretching Clerihan’s back line and Madigan, Colin Roche, and Hughes all going close. Clerihan rallied late and pulled one back through Jamie Brannigan in the 87th minute, but the home side’s defensive resolve saw them through to the final whistle.
Verdict: Strong team display from SC&K — fast start, hard work, and a deserved cup progression.
Clonmel Town 2 – 0 Mullinahone
Clonmel Town continued their winning streak with a hard-earned 2–0 victory over Mullinahone in the Tipp Cup. Town dominated possession from the outset but had to wait until the 32nd minute for the breakthrough — Ruben Grace drilling home with composure after sustained pressure.
Mullinahone defended bravely and threatened on the counter, but Town’s structure and control told in the end, with a late second sealing another clean sheet and cup progress.
Verdict: Another professional performance from Town — patient, composed, and efficient.
Shanbally 1 – 1 Cashel Town (Shanbally win 5–4 on penalties)
A thrilling cup tie in Scart saw Shanbally edge Cashel Town in a dramatic shootout. Cashel dominated the first half but couldn’t convert their possession into goals, while Shanbally weathered the storm to reach half-time scoreless. The visitors broke through from the spot after a penalty decision midway through the second half, but Shanbally’s response was inspired.
Led by captain Jack Sullivan and the energetic Pa Hennessy, they pushed forward relentlessly. With ten minutes remaining, Harry Byrne rose highest to head home from a Sullivan free-kick and force extra time. Neither side could find a winner, and in the shootout Shanbally held their nerve — Hennessy, Rhys Summer Hayes, Harry O’Grady, Harry Byrne, and Sullivan all converting before keeper Donnocha Reidy produced the decisive save.
Verdict: A gutsy comeback and cool heads from Shanbally — captain Sullivan and keeper Reidy the heroes.
Sunday, 26th October 2025 – Munster Junior Cup Round 3
Clonmel Celtic 1 – 3 St Michael’s (AET)
Clonmel Celtic bowed out of the Munster Junior Cup after a spirited 3–1 extra-time defeat to St Michael’s in difficult wet conditions at Ferryhouse yesterday. Despite the loss, Celtic produced a brave and disciplined display against one of the tournament’s strongest sides.
The visitors, aided by the wind, started brightly but were kept at bay by a resilient Celtic defence. Cian O’Sullivan fired narrowly wide on ten minutes, while keeper Fabian Kerton was soon called into action, diving full stretch to push away a Willie Armshaw free kick. As the half wore on, Celtic grew in confidence — Julian Kerton going close with a pressured effort that had the Saints keeper scrambling.
After the interval, St Michael’s increased their tempo and thought they had taken the lead on the hour when Daniel O’Dwyer’s low shot seemed destined for the bottom corner, only for Fabian Kerton to produce a superb full-length save. The deadlock was finally broken five minutes later when Jimmy Carr was clipped in the box and converted the resulting penalty himself to make it 1–0.
Celtic refused to fold and were rewarded on 71 minutes when Niall Prendergast’s deft header found the corner of the net from an excellent Paddy Ormond cross. That equaliser lifted the home side, and they almost took the lead when Ayo Williams was denied in a crowded box after another fine move down the flank.
With nothing to separate the teams after 90 minutes, the tie went to extra time. St Michael’s experience and depth began to tell, and they regained the lead when Edmond O’Dwyer pounced on a loose ball after Celtic failed to clear a corner. The contest was finally settled late on when Daniel O’Dwyer broke clear to slot home a third, securing Saints’ passage to the open draw.
Verdict: A gallant effort from Celtic — tireless, disciplined, and competitive throughout, but St Michael’s extra-time composure proved decisive.
Wilderness Rovers 2 – 2 Two-Mile Borris (Wilderness win 4–3 on penalties)
Wilderness Rovers produced a stunning fightback to knock out Two-Mile Borris in the Munster Cup. Borris led 2–0 at the break thanks to Jake Jordan’s composed finish and a powerful header from Lorcan O’Toole. Wilderness kept believing, and Ben Nugent’s late header gave them hope before Ashley Keane coolly converted a stoppage-time penalty to level the tie.
Extra-time saw chances at both ends, with Wilderness keeper Sean Cagney pulling off a remarkable fingertip save onto the bar. In the shootout, Wilderness held firm to win 4–3 and book their place in the next round.
Verdict: A comeback for the ages — spirit, belief, and ice-cool penalties from Wilderness.
Sunday, 26th October 2025 – Munster Junior Shield Round 3
Peake Villa (B) 2 – 0 Rosegreen
A top-of-the-table Division 2 showdown at the Tower Grounds delivered everything expected — fast tempo, full-blooded challenges, and flashes of real quality. Both sides had chances in the first half, with Villa keeper Shane McGuire and Rosegreen’s Tyler Barry in fine form to keep it scoreless.
The breakthrough came on 66 minutes when Robbie Stapleton curled a superb free-kick beyond Barry. As Rosegreen chased an equaliser, McGuire produced two excellent saves to preserve the lead, before Stapleton struck again from another dead ball late on, finding the top corner to seal the win.
Verdict: A disciplined and deadly display from Villa’s second string — Stapleton’s free-kick double the difference.
St. Nicholas 7 – 1 SC&K United (B)
St. Nicholas were rampant at home, sweeping aside SC&K United’s second team in emphatic fashion. Jason Sutton opened from the penalty spot after Jack Downey was fouled, before Sean Daly and Sutton again stretched the lead before the break.
Daly grabbed two more in the second half to complete his hat-trick, while Sutton added two more of his own for a remarkable four-goal haul. Kilsheelan replied through Evan Forrestel, but it was a mere consolation in a one-sided affair.
Verdict: Ruthless from St. Nicholas — Sutton and Daly unstoppable in a dominant attacking show.
Vee Rovers 5 – 0 Burncourt Celtic
It was a wet and windy Scart that hosted the local Derby of near neighbours Vee Rovers and Burncourt Celtic. It was a good cup tie played in good spirits with both teams attacking from the off. Burncourt had the wind at their backs and forced corners and free kicks but our defence was on top with Cormac Flynn claiming all that was thrown at him. Jack Sullivan, Ryan Breedy, Paddy Morrissey and Kennedy causing Burncourt lots of problems. It was 19 minutes in when we went in front with Jack Sullivan playing a nice ball down the channel for Paddy Morrissey to run on to. He crossed for Kennedy who calmly slotted the ball into the net. Less then 10 minutes later we got our second. Mark Haide made a great run from full back and he crossed the ball from the left. Again Kennedy made no mistake. 2-0 and Vee were well on top at half time.
Second half was one way traffic really with Shane Mac and Dylan flynn dominating midfield. A long throw by Alex Spens gave us our our third with Mac flicking it on and youths Captain Jack Sullivan who nodded it in at the far post. After this Vee brought on subs and they all made an impact. We got our fourth when a shot from Alex Spens was deflected into the net off the Burncourt defender. Alex was going to get his goal when he wrapped up the game from a fine pass from brother Liam. Alex smashed the ball passed the keeper. Vee were excellent today and deserved to be in the open draw for the Munster shield. Best of luck to Burncourt for rest of the season. Man of the match Alex Spens got his goal and was excellent all around.
Verdict: Vee Rovers in cruise control — five-star display and five different scorers.
Mullinahone 5 – 0 Cahir Park (B)
Mullinahone were clinical from start to finish in this impressive home victory. Leading 3–0 at the break, they added two more in the second half through well-taken free-kicks to round off a complete team display. Nathan Tracey was excellent between the posts, while Alex Maher (pen), Mike Cooper (2), and Philly Dunne (2) all found the net.
Verdict: A confident, composed performance — Mullinahone’s finishing and organisation stood out.
Sunday, 19th October 2025 – Division 1
Ballingarry 2 – 0 Powerstown
Ballingarry were clinical in front of goal and resolute at the back as they overcame a strong Powerstown side. Ian Ivors put them ahead from the spot after 27 minutes before doubling his tally midway through the second half with a close-range header. Keeper David Cashin was outstanding, denying Powerstown on several occasions to preserve the clean sheet.
Verdict: A solid win built on experience and composure — Ivors and Cashin key to Ballingarry’s success.
Two-Mile Borris (B) 2 – 3 Galbally
Two-Mile Borris fell narrowly short in a five-goal thriller against Galbally. The visitors struck first through Ciaran Sheehan, but Borris equalised on the hour via DJ Troy’s fine strike. Galbally quickly restored their lead when a Ger Quinlan cross found its way into the net, and though Eoin McGrath later added a third, Borris kept fighting. Michael Anthony McCarthy pulled one back late on, but Galbally held out for the win.
Verdict: Entertaining and end-to-end — Galbally’s clinical edge the difference in a tight contest.