MAYO FA (Robert Kilkelly) CUP PARADE



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Two-goal Connolly sinks Glenhest

Ballglass ...................... 4
Glenhest Rovers ................ 1

Stephen Ring, signed by Ballyglass from Claremorris, produced an impressive debut performance for the South Mayo side in their Mayo F.A. Cup victory over Glenhest Rovers. But it was Kevin Connolly who stole the show with two goals for Ballyglass. The former Mountgable Celtic star opened their account early following a pinpoint cross by Martin Vahey. Justin Keady increased the margin from the penalty spot after Ring had been impeded. Then Connolly made it 3-0 before the break. David Jordan pulled a goal back for Glenhest before Mark Diskin completed the Ballyglass rout.

Cuffe shows Manulla the way

Killala ........................ 0
Manulla ........................ 2

Barry Cuffe inspired Manulla to victory over Killala in a hard-fought Mayo F.A. Cup clash at the Asahi Grounds. His first half strike gave the Central Mayo side a vital edge in the match. Gerry Lohan wrapped up the win with the side's second goal twenty minutes from the end. Manulla also afforded the luxury of missing a penalty in the second half.

Castlebar came from behind

Castlebar United .................. 4
Ballina United .................... 2

Castlebar United came from behind before scoring a deserved Mayo F.A. Cup victory over Ballina United at Moneen on Sunday. Steve Morrell caught the home side on the hop with an early strike. But Castlebar hit back before half-time with an equaliser from former Charlestown Athletic star Eddie Conroy on his debut. A converted penalty by Joe Redmond early in the second half put Castlebar in command. Danny McEllin made it 3-1 before John Downey reduced the gap for Ballina with his side's second goal. All hopes of a Ballina recovery were extinguished by a second Joe Redmond goal before the end.

Goalkeeper turned poacher

Claremorris .................... 2
Newport Town ................... 1

Stuart Kearney has turned from goalkeeper to goalpoacher. The Claremorris ace was selected for outfield duties on Sunday by his brother, Johnny, caretaker manager of the Claremorris side. He responded in style to his new challenge by scoring his side's opening goal in the Mayo F.A. Cup win over Newport Town. Maurice Walsh was the side's other scorer, while J. O'Donnell was on the mark for Newport.

No problem for Gary Grant

Ballina Rovers ................... 8
Conn Rangers B ................... 1

Gary Grant struck a hat-trick on the opening day of the season for Ballina Rovers in their landslide Mayo F.A. Cup triumph over Conn Rangers B. Ian Clarke scored twice to add to the Rangers agony. The other Ballina Rovers marksmen were John Moyles, Clive Helly and Robert McLoughlin. Rovers are set to sign George Armstrong and Tony Canavan from Ballina Town in the coming weeks.

Bad start for Lacken

Crossmolina ....................... 3
Lacken United ..................... 0

New Premier Division boys Lacken United got their season off to a bad start with a big Mayo F.A. Cup defeat at the hands of Crossmolina. Goals by A. Loftus, D. Graham and P. Flaherty ensured Crossmolina of a deserved win.

McKenna to the forefront

Westport United ................... 3
Straide & Foxford United B ........ 2

Westport United were given a hard time by Straide & Foxford United B before finally emerging victorious in Sunday's Mayo F.A. Cup clash. In fact, it was an own goal by Straide & Foxford's John Kelly which ensured them of a place in the next round. John McKenna, who scored twice, was Westport's best player. The Straide & Foxford scorers were G. Bourke and S. Gallagher.

Flynn gets Ballyheane off the mark

Bangor Hibs .......................... 1
Ballyheane ........................... 5

Ballyheane booked a place in the last sixteen of the Mayo F.A. Cup with a comfortable victory over Bangor Hibs at Belmullet on Sunday. A hat-trick by Greg Flynn was the highlight of Ballyheane's performance. Anthony Skeffington and Kieran Lally were Ballyheane's other sharp-shooters.

Keith on the double

Ballina Rovers B ....................... 6
Claremorris B .......................... 1

Keith Barrett was on the mark twice as Ballina Rovers B scored a facile Mayo F.A. Cup win over Claremorris B at Belleek on Sunday. Stephen Cawley, Michael Ormsby, Noel Thornton and Noel McCarthy pilled on the misery for Claremorris with further goals for Rovers.

Jennings on the double

Westport United ...................... 1
Knock United ......................... 3

Two goals by Padraig Jennings ensured Knock United of a Mayo F.A. Cup victory over Westport United B. The match was switched to the new Knock pitch because the Sports Park was unavailable. Enda Campbell was Knock's other scorer.



Connaught Telegraph - News & Sport - April 1997