Resurgent Tuam Celtic keep good run going in Renmore

WHEN Tuam Celtic lost three of their opening four games in the First Division, the omens were not good for the season. But since those early weeks of the campaign, they have turned matters around and are unbeaten in league action since.

As a result, those four wins and a draw have projected them to joint leadership, alongside Cois Fharraige and Knocknacarra, as just one point separates the top five sides with Renmore and Mervue United B just behind the trio.

On Saturday, Celtic continued their impressive form with a 3-1 away success over a Renmore side who were on a three-match winning streak. The visitors made an impressive start as two opening half goals put them in command. Graham Fallon notched the opener with a cracking shot from outside the box, before Pierce Farrell got on the end of a Ben Cahill free kick to make it 2-0 with a header.

However, a Renmore goal from Florian Jouffe made it competitive before the break and for long spells of the second half, the home side did the majority of the pressing. Despite that they were not able to breach the visitors’ rearguard again, before a swift counter attack changed the course of the game as Celtic notched the third – a quick clearance from goalkeeper Ethan Fahy released Fallon to break clear and slot home his second of the day and seal a crucial 3-1 win.

In the only other game played in the First Division, a missed penalty by Colm Devane was to proved costly for MacDara as their contest in Carraroe finished scoreless against Colemanstown United.

Premier League

With none of the top four sides in Premier Division action, the weekend was on opportunity for those in the lower half of the table to make a mark and St Bernard’s, Corrib Celtic and Hibernians certainly took the opportunity.

Bottom side St Bernard’s had not picked up a point since their opening game of the season, but in Abbeyknockmoy on Sunday they were impressive 3-0 winners over a Maree/Oranmore side ,who have disappointed recently after making an reasonable start to the season.

A Jason Finn free kick gave the home side an interval advantage, before Daryl Finn and Niall Martyn added two more goals on the resumption. While they remain at the foot of the table, St Bernard’s have thrown themselves a lifeline as just four points separate the bottom four sides in the table. For some reason, Maree/Oranmore appear to be in freefall as they have picked up just one point from their last six outings.

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