Limerick 37 continue their weekly news round up of all their teams from Schoolboys through Ladies and on to the eircom League 1st Division.
Limerick continued their great run with a very impressive 2-0 away win to Monaghan Utd this week. It was Limericks fourth win in a row and fifth game without conceding a goal. Monaghan had not conceded a goal at home in there previous six games so the Limerick result looks all the better. Limerick were in control from the start playing through Monaghan at will, Paul Walshe went close early on when he tried to chip the Monaghan Keeper, who just got back in time to save. Monaghan struggled with the young Limerick teams mobility in attack and after Gary Sheehan made room for himself down the left, his cross was superbly glanced home by Paul Walshe from six yards. Limerick continued to push and were rewarded two minutes later when Davy Ryan burst onto a Jason Hughes ball, which saw him drive into the box and beautifully slot past the Monaghan Keeper from 12 yards. The second half was played in a torrential downpour which was not conducive to good football. Limerick had a few chances on the break in the second half, but failed to capitalise with Gary Sheehan, Davy Ryan and Paul Walshe all missing good chances. Limerick were never in danger of conceding in the whole game as Dave Ryan Limericks Keeper never had any serious save to make all night. The Super Blues were very appreciative of the travelling support who were once again very vocal in support of their team. The expectation is beginning to rise in the Mid West as Limerick who are the form team in Division 1 are now only 11 points off the league leaders and 9 points off joint second with 17 games left in the season. The Super Blues can look forward to a big crowd at home to Wexford Youths this Friday night KO 7.45pm Jackman Park(Beside Colbert Station). The sky is the limit for this Limerick team at present and who knows where this run will finish.
Season ticket special for second half of season. €80 for remaining 9 home Eircom league Division 1 games giving a saving of €28 and free U12 tickets for all season ticket holders. Season tickets are available from "The Super Blues Store" 27 Davis Street, Limerick or at Jackman Park on home match nights. Contact: info@limerick37fc.ie or 061 609798/609805 for further details.
Limerick have released Donie Curtin, Damian O'Rourke, Padraig Fogarty, Shane Byrne & Ross Cosgrove all by mutual consent. Limerick would like to thank them for there efforts and wish the players all the best in the future.
Limerick37 Ladies will play Monaghan UTD in the FAI Cup next Sunday KO 3pm in Janesboro, Limerick. Donal McGee is the manager of the ladies team. Donal was coaching Ballananty for the last two seasons and won the double in Clare with Bunratty before that, he has also coached womens college football in the USA. Donal said "I am delighted with the attitude and application the ladies are showing for training as they build up to the FAI senior cup. The team are looking to play a nice brand of passing football and with quality players from all over the Midwest the ladies will hope they go a long way in this years competition".
Limerick are running a race night "The Ken-Duckey Race Night" in the Still House bar, Thomas Street on Friday August 15th from 8pm. There will be a Marque, barbeque & entertainment outside the bar also. The Super Blues hope all Limerick supporters get behind the club on this fundraising weekend.
The Limerick A team travel to play Tullamore in the "A Championship" this Saturday night in Tullamore KO 7pm. After a fantastic 4-3 home victory over league leaders UCD in the last game in Lifford, Limerick will hope to continue there good form with a victory over the side from Offaly. A Team manager Mick Shields is looking forward to the game and feels if the team give the same commitment as they did last week against UCD that a good result was once again possible.
Glin Rovers & Askeaton U8's will play at half time in the Wexford match at home this Friday night. If you have an underage team between 8 & 12 please feel free to contact info@limerick37fc.ie to play at half time.
Askeaton U15 represented Limerick proudly in the Copa Catalunya underage tournament in Barcelona and finished 10th overall. Limerick PRO Joe Sweeney presented the Limerick Kit to Frank Sheehan secretary of Askeaton AFC. Limerick were proud to sponsor the kit for Askeaton and look forward to helping other teams all over the Midwest whatever way it can.
For Further details contact: Joe Sweeney PRO Limerick37 on 0866089630