Killavilla's Paul Kirwan (right) scored twice in the win over Thurles Town. PHOTO: ODHRAN DUCIE

Killavilla keep up the pressure in title chase

Published: Wed 30 Oct 2019, 2:35 PM

Last updated: Wed 30 Oct 2019, 2:36 PM

SOCCER: North Tipperary & District League Review

By Padraig Ryan

A busy weekend across the North Tipperary & District League with the resumption of the Tipperary Cup while the semi-finals of the Nora Kennedy and Barry Cups also took place along with an important game in the Premier division title race.

Premier Division

Defending champions Killavilla United secured a comfortable but crucial 6-1 win over Thurles Town in the Greyhound Stadium on Sunday in their continued quest to retain their title.

'Villa had the lethal Paul Kirwan to thank for two of their goals with Mickey Ryan also grabbing a brace for the Roscrea side. A strike from Tom Aherne and an own goal rounded off the scoring for Killavilla who have crucial games against title rivals Nenagh Celtic and Borroway Rovers still to play. Victory in those will see David Nash’s side crowned champions for the second season in a row.

Two difficult results in a row for Thurles Town following their exit from the Tipperary Cup last weekend to Division 1 opposition - their consolation was scored by Dylan Grayson.

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