Next Match - Tullamore Rovers Vs Shinrone B

Tullamore Rovers will play in Shinrone B in the rescheduled OWL League Divison 5A tie on Sunday 5th March

OWL League Divison 5A

Sunday 5th March 2005

Tullamore Rovers Vs Shinrone B

Venue: Fentor Park, Killeigh, Tullamore.

Kick Off: 11:00am

Walkover For Tullamore Rovers 26/2/06

Tullamore Rovers 3, Heyward Celtic B 0.


Tullamore Rovers were awarded a three nil scoreline by the OWL League after Heyward Celtci B failed to travel to Killeigh for for this fixture.

Next Match - Tullamore Rovers Vs Heyward Celtic B

Tullamore Rovers Vs Heyward Celtic B

Sunday 26th February 2006

Venue: Fentor Park, Killeigh, Tullamore.

Kick Off: 11:00am

Tullamore Rovers 2, Clara Town D 2. 19/03/06

OWL League Division 5A - Sunday 19th March 2006

All Square for Local Rivals

Tullamore Rovers 2, Clara Town D 2.

Local rivals Tullamore and Clara played out a lively encounter in Fentor Park, Killeigh on Sunday morning. Tullamore who are chasing promotion needed all three points to keep in the hunt but a much improved Clara side had other ideas. Both sides had chances throughout the first 45 but it was Clara who were who took the initiative just before half time. Rovers will be annoyed at there placid defending as Clara forward managed to slip past two tackles in the box to fire past Dave Minton in the Tullamore goal who had little chance as the Clara man found his way through all too easy. Tullamore came close moments later when Ian Harvey fired a free kick that narrowly missed the target. Tullamore were making good progress down the right with Mick Kilmartin and Emmet Kenny linking up well on a number of occasions but the home side but they couldn’t carve out the equaliser before the break. Lar Byrne decided to bring on Ronan Heffernan after the break as Tullamore chased for the leveller. Midway through the second half Tullamore was denied a goal after the Clara keeper had clearly crossed the goal line with the ball in his hands. Phil Evans and Brian Cosgrove came close on a number of occasions for Rovers but it was Paul McDonald who got Tullamore off the mark. McDonald managed to break through the Clara centre backs and slot the ball home from 10 yards for a deserved equaliser for the men in blue. The frustrating point for Tullamore was that they had to wait so long for the goal as Brian Cosgrove again was winning plenty of the aerial battles in the box yet they were failing to capitalise on this. Later in the half David Sweeny was introduced for Tullamore as manger Lar Byrne went all out for the winner. Things didn’t go to plan straight away as Clara were awarded a penalty and converted the first attempt only to have the referee have it retaken due to encroachment. The second spot kick wasn't as successful as Tullamore breathed sigh of relief the ball shot wide of the upright. The signs were ominous for Tullamore as the Clara were still managing to break through as Rovers were pushing up the field and the second Clara goad came after raid down the right saw a cross coveted form close range. Rovers had to up the pace to get something from the game. John Healy and Deano Tyrell pushed forwarded in an effort to support the midfielders and following a spell of Tullamore pressure the home side were awarded a corner. The ball was launched into the box a Brian Cosgrove was unhand to bundle the ball across the line for a goal for the Tullamore midfielder. The game was up moments later and Tullamore will feel they let more points slip up here. It will need more conviction in future games for the Tullamore men to keep up with the leaders in the hunt for promotion. With so little games left now, Tullamore Rovers must secure full points from those remaining fixtures to have any chance making it.

Tullamore: Dave Minton, Deano Tyrell, Ian Harvey, John Healy, Jimmy O’Brien, Brian Cosgrove, Phil Evans, Paul McDonald, Emmet Kenny, Pat Tyrell, Mick Kilmartin. Subs: Ronan Heffernan (Jimmy O’Brien), Dave Sweeny (Ronan Heffernan), Brendan Kenny, Derek Dolan.

Tullamore Rovers management and players would like to thank Joe Lees Bar on Church Street and for their support and Ted Garry for the facilities at Fentor Park in Killeigh.

Round Tower Rovers 1, Tullamore Rovers 0 12/02/06

Divison 4 & 5 Cup Round 2 12/02/06

Round Tower Rovers 1, Tullamore Rovers 0.

Tullamore Rovers will feel they should have at least brought this up game against Division 4 side Round Tower Rovers to extra time in their Division 4/5 cup game in Timahoe. Tullamore had plenty of possession throughout the game but lacked the decisive finish to trouble the Laois men on Sunday morning. Tullamores best opportunities were coming from Brian Cosgoves aerial treat from set pieces. Rovers had other chances as well but most were squandered by wayward shooting. Rovers will be disappointed with the performance and the manner in which the Round Towers goal was conceded. In difficult conditions the Rovers defence failed to clear their line mid way through the fist half they were duly punished after allowing the Round Towers striker to nip in behind and cut the ball across Dave Menton in the Tullamore goal. Tullamore pushed on throughout the second half and manager Lar Byrne reverted to playing three up front with Captain Ian Harvey pushing into midfield. Rovers grafted away but still couldn’t find the fluidity in their play to cut through the defence. Rovers are out of all cup competition now and their will now turn all their attention to securing promotion from Division 5A. The next step on that road comes on Sunday as they take on Clara Town D in Fentor Park in Killeigh on Sunday. In their last meeting Tullamore went down 2-1 and they will be looking to make amends for that performance.

Tullamore Rovers would like to thank Joe Lee’s Pub in Church Street Tullamore for sponsorship and Ted Garry for excellent condition of the pitch in Killeigh.