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Ennis Town are just one game away from becoming the first Clare team to secure a provincial title as they face Cork side Midleton FC in the Munster U19 Cup final this Friday. Tony Downey, who is in charge of both the U19 and senior squads within the club, is aware that this would represent a huge achievement for Ennis Town to win in their first ever Munster final appearance while he believes it would also be a huge boost for soccer within the county. “We have so much to play for. Avenue have reached the FAI Cup final before while Newmarket have gone deep in competitions before but this would be a big achievement for the club. It would be huge for Clare soccer if we were to win.” “I think Clare soccer is improving every year. For nearly every team it’s about the retention of players and advertising the game to the players so we hope we can …

Ennis Town and Tulla United experienced contrasting fortunes in the Munster U19 Cup semi finals last weekend. On Sunday, Ennis Town secured a 5-4 win over Tramore FC at Ozier Park, Waterford. Michael Mongans gave the Clare side the perfect start when he finished from close range after an excellent Joe Campbell cross. Less than 10 minutes later Dean Hegarty converted from the penalty spot after a Tramore handball. Ennis Town moved 3-0 up when Dean Hegarty played Campbell through as he coolly slotting home. Despite Tramore pulling a goal back to leave Ennis Town leading 3-1 at half time, the Clare side hit back when Dean Hegarty set up Robbie Gormley as he slotted in from an acute angle. Once more Tramore breached the Ennis Town defence but Hegarty again was the architect, this time for Campbell as his powerful finish gave Ennis Town a fifth goal. The Waterford side struck two late goals but Ennis Town held on …