The weather once again played havoc with fixtures right across the county last weekend and there are no guarantees that this weekend will be any different as the RDFL Challenge Cup kicks off.
Friday, February 16th
The Herald Premier Division
Shiven Rovers v Cloonfad United. 8 pm
Shiven were disappointing against St. John’s and will be hoping to remain in fifth place with a win here.
Prediction: Shiven Rovers
RDFL Challenge Cup Round 1
Strokestown United v Glen Celtic. 8.15 pm
The hosts will be favourites to progress.
Prediction: Strokestown United
Saturday, February 17th
RDFL Challenge Cup Round 1
Kilkerrin United v Roscommon United. 7.30 pm
The Division One leaders will be pleased with a home draw.
Prediction: Kilkerrin United
The Herald Premier Division
Moore United v Castlerea Celtic. 7.45 pm
It’s “squeaky bum time” and the Hoops need the points.
Prediction: Castlerea Celtic
Sunday, February 18th
TP Brennan Connacht Cup Round 4
St. Bernard’s v Boyle Celtic. 2 pm
The weather certainly did Boyle no favours with the postponement last weekend but we still back them to get the job done away from home.
Prediction: Boyle Celtic
RDFL Challenge Cup Round 1 (2 pm)
Moylough ’79 v Castlerea Celtic B
The hosts to progress.
Prediction: Moylough ‘79
Skyvalley Rovers B v Boyle Celtic B
Boyle will make the long trip worthwhile.
Prediction: Boyle Celtic B
Dunmore Town v CP Ajax
Not a lot between these two and home advantage probably just swings it.
Prediction: Dunmore Town
Cam Celtic v Ballinasloe Town B
This will be close.
Prediction: Ballinasloe Town B
Lough Harps v Hodson Bay Athletic
The visitors should go through. Prediction: Hodson Bay Athletic
Rahara Rovers v Cloonfad United B
Home win.
Prediction: Rahara Rovers
The Herald Premier Division
Skyvalley Rovers v Ballaghaderreen FC. 11 am
Can see this ending in stalemate.
Prediction: Draw
Dysart FC v Ballinasloe Town. 2 pm
The Town can put eight points between themselves and Boyle this weekend.
Prediction: Ballinasloe Town
St. Peter’s FC v St. John’s Athletic. 2 pm
St. Peter’s are still unbeaten and snapping away at Castlerea’s heels.
Prediction: St. Peter’s FC
