St. Columbans   4        Castleknock Celtic   1                       

(Moore Kearney,R.)          

                                                                                                     Muriel McCrory Cup                                                                                                                           Semi Final Replay                                                                               Saturday, May 14, 2005 

Celtic looked in anticipation at the prospect of getting into the top Under 9 Cup Final next weekend, but alas it was not to be……….don’t count your chickens and all that…….They were well beaten by a strong, skillful St. Columbans from a higher division. It was 2 nil for the home side at half-time. Castleknock dug deep and pulled one back with a cross from Phillip Fitzpatrick to Ryan Moore Kearney who slotted it home. Celtic appeared to have the Saints rattled with great work in midfield from Dan Ring, Tom Fogarty and up front from the tireless work of Ryan. 

However, St Columbans broke clear and punished Celtic with two quick goals. In the final quarter, Phillip hit the crossbar a couple of times and Ryan and Tom went close. To say the team were disappointed is an understatement. But, what pleasure they have given all their followers throughout the season. Two of the team were carrying groin strain injuries into the game. Let this be a lesson learnt and build on it going forward. 

Team : Eoin Sweeney,Patrick Rocca(Capt.),Eve Farrelly,Eoghan O’Donnchu,Danny Byrne,Dan Ring,Phillip Fitzpatrick,Ryan Moore Kearney,Luke Henshaw,Tom Fogarty.   

Manager : David Fogarty 

Sponsor : ROCCA HOLDINGS