Shannon Olympic exited the FAI Junior Cup while there was better news for Avenue Utd and Bridge Utd in the Premier Division as Lifford B collected some silverware this weekend.

Shannon Town maintained their unbeaten start to the Premier Division while Newmarket Celtic are snapping at their heels following another five star performance, Oliver Fitzpatrick recaps on the weekend action.

There was no separating Shannon Olympic and Sporting Ennistymon in their opening game of the Maloney Garden Machinery Premier Division.

One of the great difficulties of a League campaign is trying to maintain a run of form for the length of the title-race, it’s something Shannon Olympic struggled with last season but with a positive pre-season behind them they’re feeling optimistic.