Nenagh AFC's Eoin Coffey is challenged by Pike RoversEoin Hanrahan during the Limerick District Premier League game in Brickfields on Sunday. PHOTO: ODHRAN DUCIE

Nenagh continue to struggle as Newport continue promotion challenge

Published: Wed 12 Sep 2018, 11:13 AM

Last updated: Wed 12 Sep 2018, 12:18 PM

The Blues travelled to Limerick on Thursday to take on Fairview Rangers and after a good performance, slipped to a 1-0 defeat.

On Sunday, Nenagh entertained reigning Munster Junior Cup champions Pike Rovers at Brickfields and after a tough encounter we were well beaten by the classy Hoops 6-1.

Division 1B

Newport Town climbed into third place in the table after taking six points from six over the past week. Firstly on Thursday they were away to Hill Celtic and came away with a 2-1 win with Dave Kennedy and Christy Doyle on target.

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