Best wishes to young Ballymoe FC goalkeeper, Jack Donnellan (18), who suffered a head injury during his side’s Premier Division match against Boyle last Sunday. Jack had to be airlifted to hospital after he was injured attempting to clear a ball inside his own penalty area.
Thankfully, Jack is recovering and expected to “bounce back and make a quick and full recovery”, according to club chairman Tommy Shaughnessy.
This Friday night sees Ballinasloe Town entertain old rivals Castlerea Celtic while the rest of the weekend is dominated by the Connacht Cup and Shield.
Friday, January 25th
Raftery’s Oakland Hotel Premier Division
Ballinasloe Town v Castlerea Celtic. 8 pm
A huge game in the Premier Division title race. The winner will go top.
Prediction: Ballinasloe Town
Sunday, January 27th
TP Brennan Connacht Cup Round 3 (2 pm)
Mervue United v Strokestown United
Home win.
Prediction: Mervue United
Castlebar Celtic v Skyvalley Rovers
Celtic will be favourites.
Prediction: Castlebar Celtic
St. Peter’s FC v Ballina Town
The Athlone side can progress against a decent Mayo outfit.
Prediction: St. Peter’s FC
St. John’s Athletic v Boyle Celtic
The visitors look too strong. Prediction: Boyle Celtic
TP Brennan Connacht Shield Round 1 (2 pm)
Dunmore Town v East United
Away win.
Prediction: East United
Glen Celtic v Colemanstown United
We’ll go with the hosts.
Prediction: Glen Celtic
Coolaney United v Cam Celtic
Away win for the RDFL side. Prediction: Cam Celtic
Fahy Rovers v Ballinasloe Town B
Home advantage should swing it.
Prediction: Fahy Rovers
Kinvara United v St. Cuan’s United
Unhappy travels for St. Cuan’s. Prediction: Kinvara United.
Roscommon United v Snugboro United
The Mayo side will start as favourites.
Prediction: Snugboro United
Norio’s Takeaway Division One
Moylough ’79 v CP Ajax. 11 am
The league leaders to edge this. Prediction: Moylough ‘79
Rahara Rovers v Ahascragh United. 2 pm
Rovers’ three points.
Prediction: Rahara Rovers
Killeen Sports Grounds Division Two
Ballymoe FC B v Manor United. 11 am
The hosts’ struggles look set to continue.
Prediction: Manor United
Skyvalley Rovers B v Castlerea Celtic B. 2 pm
The visitors should return to winning ways.
Prediction: Castlerea Celtic B
