Goals galore in penultimate night

 Cutters 2-1 Barely Athletic 

Cutters bounced back from their unexpected defeat to gems last week with a good 2-1 win. Eoin Fitz opened the scoring for Cutters after just 5 minutes. They went into the break 1-0 up. Second half and cutters increased their lead 20 minutes in when player manager eoin begley who had just came on scored from a counter attack. Barely pulled 1 back Micky Hennessy the scorer. Cutters held out for a much needed win 

Tacklescardia 5-2 Brazuca 

Tacklescardia raced into 2 goal lead with goals from Micheal Higgins and Mark o brien. After 22 minutes Brazuca pulled one back and they went into half time 2-1. 2 further goals from mark o brien to complete his hat trick and a goal from Conor Walsh completed the scoring for tacklescardia. Tiago added a 2nd consultation goals for Brazuca 

Bluestreak 3-3 Team Lightning 

Bluestreak were 2 nil up within 5 minutes with goals from Joe kiely and Danny reddan. Lightning fought back well and and equalised with goals from Shane o regan and Pops. 2-2 at the break. Second half after only 1 minute lightning conceded early again. Micheal Blake the scorer. Lightning equalised again with the last kick of the game when sameer earned a point

Maiden victory for GEMS FC

 13 February 2026 - Matchday 16

7pm Cutters 1-3 GEMS FC Pitch 1

7pm Cappaquigley Athletic 2-1 Team Lightning Pitch 2

8pm Barely Athletic 1-2  Polonia Limerick FC Pitch 1

8pm Team Polonia Limerick 1-0 Tacklescardia FC Pitch 2 

GEMS FC

Cappaquigley

Cameron Crowe equaliser for Barely Athletic

Cappaquigly v Team Lightning

 

Too close to call at the top

As we enter the final weeks of the season, no fewer than 6 (SIX!!) teams remain in the running for the league title. Six teams have dropped points in 3 games meaning it really is anyone's game as we enter the business end. 

A huge 3-1 win for Bluestreak vs Cutters kept their interests alive and dealt a huge blow to the Clare men's league ambitions. Barely Athletic ensured they lost no ground and got through their match vs Brazuca with a 2-1 win. Wembledines and Tacklescardia played out a 3-3 draw with hat trick Dan McGovern rescuing a point for the med students at the death from the penalty spot (video below). In the Polish derby, it was last year's Cup winners Polonia Limerick FC that came out on top in a 3-0 victory. 

A betting man would not fancy handicapping this market as all six teams harbour genuine ambitions of lifting the league trophy in a few weeks. Barely and Cutters have the most ground to make up, but they have the most games to do it. Polonia Limerick and Bluestreak will be aiming to capture maximum points in their remaining two games and hope results elsewhere go their way. Cappaquigley avoid playing any of the top six in their final two games and know two wins will put them in pole position to capture the title while Team Polonia Limerick will hope that a win vs Tacklescardia in their final game will be enough points in the bank to avoid being caught. An thrilling end to the season in store!!

 

Last minute equaliser  for Tacklescardia from hat trick hero Dan McGovern.

Cutters catapult into 2nd

Bluestreak 3-2 Cappaquigley Athletic

Cappaquigleys unbeaten run came to an end at the hands of Bluestreak. This game had everything with goals, yellow cards and two teams going at it right from the off. 20 minutes in and Bluestreak took the lead with a great strike from 35 yards from Rob Hickey. Within just 2 minutes Cappaquigley levelled through Mike and they went in to half time at 1-1 

5 minutes into the second half Bluestreak re took the lead. A quick counter led to a corner where Dave Broderick found space inside the box. 20 minutes into the second half Cappa equalised again, Tyler brought down inside the and duly converted himself. There was more drama to come and it came within just 1 minute of the equaliser. Bluestreak scored what proved to be the decisive goal through the ever willing Josh up top. A crazy last 10 minutes where 4 yellow cards were shown with both teams fighting hard for a result. Bluestreak held on for the remaining minutes to secure a big win 

Barely 2-0 Team Polonia 

A quiet first half with no chances for either team led them into the break scoreless. 5 mins into the second half an unbelievable strike from outside the box by Keith Kane. A finish that his namesake Harry Kane would have been proud of. With minutes remaining Barely scored another to seal the win through mannie

Cutters 1-0 Tacaklescardia

Like the other 8pm game, the first half proved a stalemate at 0-0. The second half followed suit and very little chances for either team and a draw was looking the likely result. The excellent Tacklescardia keeper made one of his many saves when substitute/ever present leader of the Cutters Eoghan Begley came close with minutes to go. In the final minute, Micheal OLoughlin powered through the middle and scored to seal the win for Cutters. 

 

Cappa edge 1-0 win in top of the table clash

Bluestreak 1 - 0 Tacklescardia

Second night back after the holiday break. Freezing conditions and hangovers led to a night of low scoring and non eventful games. Bluestreak took the lead after 22 mins through Darragh Shanahan with a neat finish just inside the box. Tacklescardia had to thank AJ Kapilan for keeping the score 1 nil. 

Wemblesdines 2-1 Brazuca Legends

Wenbledines took the lead on 15 minutes when Turley was unmarked inside the box and made no mistake. Brazauca equalised after 25 minutes Cristian Baldassi with a great finish. On 29 minutes just before the break Wembledines re took the lead when Phil Blackwell had a great strike giving the keeper no chance. The game played out with little chances and Wembledines took the spoils 

Cappaquigley 1-0 Polonia Limerick

In a feisty competitive top of the table clash. Cappaquigley emerged victorious 1-0 scored by Armin midway through the half. Not for the first time this season that Armin has come to Cappaquigley as rescue with vital winning goals. 

Barely Athletic 1-0 Team Lightning 

Two teams went toe to toe in this highly competitive game. First half 29th minute a Keith Howe goal was the difference between the two teams. Barely had to thank their keeper Tony Loughran for a last minute save of the night for the win and the 3 points

Cup competition format

Teams finishing 1st-5th in the League (L1, L2, L3 etc) will be entered straight into the Champions League quarter-finals.

Teams finishing 6th-11th in the League will be entered into the Champions League round-of-16. 

Teams that lose in the Round-of-16 will be entered into the Conference League. 

Teams that lose in the Champions League quarter-finals will be entered into the Europa League semi-finals. 

Champions League Round-of-16

R16A    L6 vs L11

R16B    L7 vs L10

R16C    L8 vs L9

Champions League Quarter-Finals 

CL1    L1 vs Winner of R16C

CL2    L2 vs Winner of R16B

CL3    L3 vs Winner of R16A

CL4    L4 vs L5

Champions League Semi-Finals

CL5    Winner of CL1 vs Winner of CL4

CL6    Winner of CL2 vs Winner of CL3

Europa League Semi-Finals

EL1    Loser of CL1 vs Loser of CL4

EL2    Loser of CL2 vs Loser of CL3 

Conference League 

IL1    Loser of R16A vs Loser of R16B

IL2    Winner of IL1 vs Loser of R16C 

Tacklescardia victorious in med school derby

 28 November 2025 - Matchday 10

7pm Brazuca Legends 1-4 Cappaquigley Athletic Pitch 1

7pm Tacklescardia FC 2-0 GEMS FC Pitch 2

8pm Team Polonia Limerick 3-0 Cutters Pitch 1

8pm Barely Athletic 1-2 Wembledines Pitch 2

Cappaquigley were comprehensive winners in their matchup with Brazuca Legends. Over on pitch 2 in the med school derby, Tacklescardia emerged victorious over GEMS FC. Team Polonia Limerick finished November with a strong 3-0 winner vs Cutters while Wembledines grabbed the 3 points defeating Barely Athletic 2-1.