Another busy weekend for the club, with teams from U8 right up to Youth level back in action across Dublin and at Marley's Lane. Saturday saw some big results, including five wins from five for the U14 Clarets, while Sunday brought further good news with both the U16 Blues and U14 Girls making it four wins from four. Here's how all our teams got on.
SATURDAY
U9 – Skerries Town (Away)
The U9s were away to Skerries Town, and there were plenty of goals and fun on show in a thoroughly enjoyable game for the young players.
The U9s were away to Skerries Town, and there were plenty of goals and fun on show in a thoroughly enjoyable game for the young players.
U10 – Malahide (Home)
The U10s welcomed Malahide to Marley's Lane in an SSG fixture that again served up plenty of goals and smiles all round.
The U10s welcomed Malahide to Marley's Lane in an SSG fixture that again served up plenty of goals and smiles all round.
U11 – Templeogue (Away)
Our U11s travelled to Templeogue for their SSG fixture, with more good football and fun had by all at this developmental age group.
Our U11s travelled to Templeogue for their SSG fixture, with more good football and fun had by all at this developmental age group.
Firhouse Carmel 0-3 U12 Claret (Away)
A reverse of last weekend's fixture brought a reverse in fortune for the U12 Clarets, who produced a brilliant 3-0 victory on the road to claim all three points. A fine response from the team.
A reverse of last weekend's fixture brought a reverse in fortune for the U12 Clarets, who produced a brilliant 3-0 victory on the road to claim all three points. A fine response from the team.
U13 Claret 1-5 Donacarney Celtic (Home)
The two sides met for the second time in four weeks, and it was a repeat scoreline too, with Donacarney Celtic running out 5-1 winners at Marley's Lane. However, a much-improved performance from the lads leaves them in a positive place heading into their next fixture.
The two sides met for the second time in four weeks, and it was a repeat scoreline too, with Donacarney Celtic running out 5-1 winners at Marley's Lane. However, a much-improved performance from the lads leaves them in a positive place heading into their next fixture.
U14 Claret 4-3 Lucan (Away)
The U14 Clarets made it five wins from five in the league with a thrilling 4-3 victory away to Lucan. Their first season playing Major football certainly hasn't fazed them, and it's been an outstanding start to the campaign.
The U14 Clarets made it five wins from five in the league with a thrilling 4-3 victory away to Lucan. Their first season playing Major football certainly hasn't fazed them, and it's been an outstanding start to the campaign.
U15 Claret 1-5 St Francis (Home)
A tough afternoon for the U15 Clarets, who went down 5-1 to St Francis at Marley's Lane. A difficult first half was followed by a much-improved second half, but it wasn't enough to get them over the line on the day.
A tough afternoon for the U15 Clarets, who went down 5-1 to St Francis at Marley's Lane. A difficult first half was followed by a much-improved second half, but it wasn't enough to get them over the line on the day.
SUNDAY
U8 – Montpellier (Home)
The U8s welcomed Montpellier to Marley's Lane, with some great goals and great defending on show all round, and plenty of fun had by everyone involved.
The U8s welcomed Montpellier to Marley's Lane, with some great goals and great defending on show all round, and plenty of fun had by everyone involved.
U11 Girls – Rathcoole (Home)
Our U11 Girls welcomed Rathcoole to Marley's Lane and produced another spirited display, continuing to show they can compete with the best teams in the DDSL.
Our U11 Girls welcomed Rathcoole to Marley's Lane and produced another spirited display, continuing to show they can compete with the best teams in the DDSL.
U12 Blue 3-0 Esker Celtic (Home)
The U12 Blues were in fine form at Marley's Lane, running out 3-0 winners against Esker Celtic.
The U12 Blues were in fine form at Marley's Lane, running out 3-0 winners against Esker Celtic.
U13 Blue 1-3 St Kevin's (Home)
The U13 Blues came up short against St Kevin's, going down 3-1 at Marley's Lane.
The U13 Blues came up short against St Kevin's, going down 3-1 at Marley's Lane.
U14 Blue 2-4 Stepaside (Home)
The U14 Blues were beaten 4-2 by Stepaside at Marley's Lane in a tough afternoon for the squad.
The U14 Blues were beaten 4-2 by Stepaside at Marley's Lane in a tough afternoon for the squad.
U14 Girls 5-1 Killester Donnycarney (Away)
The U14 Girls were the standout performers of the weekend, running out 5-1 winners away to Killester Donnycarney to make it four wins from four this season. A superb result and a fantastic start to the campaign for the squad.
The U14 Girls were the standout performers of the weekend, running out 5-1 winners away to Killester Donnycarney to make it four wins from four this season. A superb result and a fantastic start to the campaign for the squad.
U15 Blue 1-2 Killegland (Away)
The U15 Blues were edged out 2-1 by Killegland in a close contest.
The U15 Blues were edged out 2-1 by Killegland in a close contest.
Trinity Donaghmede 1-0 U16 Claret (Away)
The U16 Clarets were beaten 1-0 by Trinity Donaghmede, but in what was one of the team's better performances of the season. Plenty of positives to take despite the defeat.
The U16 Clarets were beaten 1-0 by Trinity Donaghmede, but in what was one of the team's better performances of the season. Plenty of positives to take despite the defeat.
St Malachys 1-4 U16 Blue (Away)
The U16 Blues made it four wins from four with a superb 4-1 victory away to St Malachys. A fantastic start to the campaign for the squad.
The U16 Blues made it four wins from four with a superb 4-1 victory away to St Malachys. A fantastic start to the campaign for the squad.
Youth Girls 1-3 Rathcoole (Away)
The Youth Girls were beaten 3-1 by Rathcoole. The squad has been hindered by injuries and illness over the last two weekends, and the team will be hoping for a fuller panel to choose from in the coming weeks.
The Youth Girls were beaten 3-1 by Rathcoole. The squad has been hindered by injuries and illness over the last two weekends, and the team will be hoping for a fuller panel to choose from in the coming weeks.
A BIG THANK YOU
As always, a huge thank you to all our coaches, managers, parents and volunteers who give up their weekends to make all of this possible. Thanks also to the referees and to all the visiting clubs who travelled to Marley's Lane.
Keep an eye on our social media channels for next weekend's fixtures. Up the Clarets and Blues!
