Celtic men wrapped up the treble with a ballsy showing against a very strong All Stars team. Celtic without Ronan Gilsenan, and the delectable Gordon Davenport were going to be up against it facing a side that contained Australasian stars Darren Jardine, Ronan Fitzsimmons, Pat O'Sullivan, Martin Coll, Seamus Brennan and Christy Connolly as well as quality players like Willie the Cat, Steve Brokken, Muscles Walsh, Charlie Connoly, Adrian Haughey, Shane O'Gorman and Peter Scullion. In a game that resembled a championship match at home, the first half was toing and froing throughout. Centre back Ray McEvoy was trying to inspire his charges with some hard hitting and high fielding, while in the forwards Gearoid Donohoe, Ciaran Voyles and Barry Brennan were making inroads. At half time we spoke of the importance of showing why we are champions, Barry made some switches and encouraged us to break loose and play like we know we can. an injury to full back Darragh Hughes left Celtic rocky at the back and a goal from Marty Coll left Celtic 7 adrift with about ten minutes to go. It could have been worse had Donall Foley not pulled off the save of the season, sorry Willie, from Shane O'Gorman. This lifted Celtic and was a rallying call for the boys in green and white. Stephen Connolly got up the field to kick a score and suddenly the momentum was with Celtic. Sean McLaughlins intro at this stage proved instrumental, and it was his lay off to Mick Lennon which saw the Farney man bury to the net reducing the lead to three. Captain Ciaran Voyles, as he so often does pulled two superb goals out of the bag and suddenly Celtic were three ahead!! With 2 mins to go it was all hands to the deck, even Berlusconi was spotted lurking in the full back line!! Lads put their bodies on the line and some great blocks went in. Tommy Lav blew for full time and that was it, Celtic Treble winners 2009!! The relief and pride was palpable. this was a win that showed apart from skill this Celtic team is hard and has heart! A couple of bruskies were had at the side of Johns van and a debate about man of the match broke out, the lads reluctantly awarded it to young Connolly, much to the dismay of his employer Rocky, who had to endure commentary replies of the point the whole day and week thereafter!! Back to the Clare for a drussle, the night is hazy but there was a lot of silverwear collected (see Gallery) a beautiful tone deaf rendition of club song "You'll never walk alone", a few lady boy lattes and some of the lads decided to dress up Voyles as the Xmas tree almost causing Jamie to have a fit behind the bar, "OI!!!!"
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Sorry my friends I have been very slack in the last few weeks with keeping everyone up to date with the goings on of The Hoops. Celtic men knuckled down for Championship time and picked up another Gordy (Gordon Reilly) and Gearoid "The Gook" Donohoe, two horses of Cavan men to add to their arsenal. A preliminary round default from Gaels left Celtic with a game against former Celtic stalwarts, Kevin Mcgarry and Brian Walshs St Pats. Having beaten Celtic in the league, St Pats may have fancied themselves but the champions were clinical and ruthlessly booked their place in the final against old foes/close friends Harps. Celtics superior fitness and running game helped them open up and a hefty lead heading into the closing stages but some haphazard defending from Captain Ciaran Voyles (He was standing on the sideline talking to his wife and child, APE!) allowed Harps to cut the defecit to just 4 points after 2 kick fire goals, but the lads dug deep and saw out the victory, even Mick Lennon scored!!! Despite some excellent performances the ladies couldnt catch Harps who deservedly went on to clinch the title on the last day. Going into Championship time Richie and Stephen refocused the girls and got stuck into trying to salvage our season with a championship title. The return of Fermanaghs Aisling Reihill and a fully fit Anna Poulgrain gave Celtic the boost they needed to defeat Gaels in the semi, despite the absence of influential midfielder Sam "Spud" Chapman. Going into the final hopes were high, apart from long term injury absentee Laura Larkin, Celtic had the full compliment to choose from for the first time since the opening day. A good start saw Celtic lead at half time, but an njury to star full forward Mel Drumm and the concession of three soft goals saw Harps clinch the double, heartbreaking for all involved but a great seasons effort and we will return in September with renewed impitus. That night we had our prize giving, a few drinks were had and passions ran high. To quote local parish priest, Fr Noel Quinlivan "I have never seen anything like it, Ye were like dogs in heat, it was like a fecking school disco, everyone licking the faces of eachother!!" In the mens section Ray McEvoy was player of the year, Declan Brennan finished runner up Donall "Danger" Foley sportsman, Stephen Connolly clubman, Big Gordy was most improved after a huge season while fellow tower [i]Jamie Chipman was best newcomer and who was gonna argue with him!! For the ladies, Aileen Keane won player of the year, Penny Chapman coming 2nd, Jussara Bierman best newcomer, Zoe Buller most improved, Victoria Hawkings best sportswoman
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The mens and ladies All star team were announced, with 16 Celtic players being honoured. Richie Barry also got the honour of being ladies coach for the game against Harps.

Celtic Men All Stars:
Stephen Connolly
Darragh Hughes
Rory O'Grady
Ray McEvoy
Declan Brennan
Gordon Davenport
Ciaran Voyles(c)
Barry Brennan
Andrew Hickey

Celtic Ladies All Stars:
Zoe Buller
Aileen Keane
Jussara Bierman
Penny Chapman
Samantha Chapman
Melanie Drumm
Anna Poulgrain (c)
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Well done Celtic men on retaining their league title for the 3rd year running now.Last night proved to be the defining moment in the league season as Celtic came out all guns blazing to put paid to any title aspirations Rangers might have had with a 1-12 to 1-3 scoreline. While in the other game last night Gaels needed to win to push it to the last day, but typical of this see saw season so far, Dominion rd neighbours Harps saw of the westies 2-10 to 1-3.......PARTY ON!!

Men's league
					For		Against
	P	W	D	L	G	Pts	G	Pts	+/-	Points
Celtic (Champs!!)	7	5	1	1	10	71	7	30	50	11
Rangers	7	4	0	3	9	48	5	47	13	8
Gaels	7	3	1	3	6	36	5	47	-8	7
Harps	7	3	0	4	4	26	9	27	-16	6
St Pats	6	1	0	5	3	18	6	48	-39	2

Hopefully the girls can get a win Sunday to keep on track to maintain their league also for a 3rd year running

Women's league
					For		Against
	P	W	D	L	G	Pts	G	Pts	+/-	Points
Harps	6	4	1	1	20	40	16	24	28	9
Celtic	6	4	0	2	20	50	14	30	38	8
Gaels	6	3	1	2	17	26	12	40	1	7
Paddies	6	0	0	6	4	25	19	47	-67	0

Hi all, 

I have texted most people concerning tomorrow’s game V Marist Rangers which is almost certainly a league decider.   

If we can win this fixture I believe that Gaels would have to come out on Sunday and beat us by about 20 + points to claim the title, depending on their result against Harps tomorrow! 

SEE TABLE 

Men's league
					For		Against
	P	W	D	L	G	Pts	G	Pts	+/-	Points
Celtic	6	4	1	1	9	59	6	26	42	9
Rangers	6	4	0	2	8	44	4	35	21	8
Gaels	6	3	1	2	5	33	3	37	2	7
Harps	6	2	0	4	2	16	8	24	-26	4
St Pats	6	1	0	5	3	18	6	48	-39	2

So a win tomorrow night is crucial so let’s start getting our heads around it now! Meeting at Meola Rd for 5.45pm sharp 

If you haven’t replied to my text for whatever reason, please reply to my email or text to confirm your availability ! It is in our own hands, let’s make it count. 

Thanks lads 
Barry B

Last night was great craic down in Dominion Road, hopefully a sign the Sunday nights are gonna start picking up again!! Ladies captain Anna "Frenchy" Poulgrain was there with a few of her troops, Mel , Vanessa, Aileen, Mrs Celtic Sian, Hannah, Alina and Zoe. Apparently they highly recommend the pots of tae!! Chairman Razor was there with "The Seal", "Bandy", "Skipper Lennon", "Rashers", "Bald Man", Fan, Horsebox, Rocky and Geordie Sean among others. Brenagh and Stephen were stuck behind the bar unfortunately but someones gotta do it!!! Hopefully we can get more down on Sundays from here on in!!
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Celtic men paly Gaels at 6 30 Meola Road, all players please be there 45 mins before throw in.

Richie and Sian will take ladies training at 6 30 on back pitch, full attendance expected big game Sunday
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This Sunday is the 8th birthday of our sponsors the Clare Inn on Dominion road!!! This is always a great night, with lots of craic agus ceoil!! Some of the craic that goes down here on gaelic Sundays has to be seen to be believed!!!

Can 12, be bettered for "how many people can we get on a barrell?" Find out Sunday!!!!!!!!!!
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Men's league
               P W D L Pts
Celtic        3 3 0 0   6
Rangers    4 2 0 2   4
Gaels        3 2 0 1   4
Harps        3 1 0 2   2
St Pats      3 0 0 3   0

Women's league
            P W D L Points
Gaels    4  3 1 0     7
Harps    4  2 1 1     5
Celtic     4  2 0 2     4
Paddies  4  0 0 4     0

Almost at midway point in both leagues, the lads sitting on top after an impressive 3 wins from 3, but typical women, always trying to make a drama out of it are keeping us all on the edge of our seats, all set up for a grandstand finish starting Sunday against Gaels, lets show why we are Champions ladies!!!!!!

Celtic GFC 3 - 15   St. Pats, Mt Eden GFC 0 - 2 Date 18/10/2009
Teamsheet wriiten by Barry Brennan Player No. Player Name Scorers
1 James Kerr
2 Darragh Hughes
3 Richard Barry (CAPTAIN)
4 Neil Burke
5 Jack Donaghy
6 Ray McEvoy 0 - 1p
7 Stephen Connolly
8 Rory O"Grady (VICE CAPTAIN)
9 Andrew Hickey 1g - 0
10 Shane Healey 0 - 1p
11 Michael Lennon 0 - 2p
12 Declan Brennan 0 - 1p
13 Colin Ryan
14 Donal Foley 0 - 2p
15 Barry Brennan 1g - 4
16 Emmet Conway 1g - 3
17 Owain Jenkins 
19 David Ruth
20 Ronan Burns 0 - 1p 21

Signed Man of the Match - Emmet Conway
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