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Few envisaged an Irish international rules success, but the smart manner in which Sean Boylan’s charges performed at the fabled MCG on Friday was a reminder of the value of pace and power in sport.

St Mullins 4-10, Carlow Town 1-10

FC Carlow secured a vital away point in their under-twenty Eircom league derby clash with Wexford Youths at Ferrycarrig Park on Sunday when they drew one all in a pulsating and entertaining game.

Old Wesley came up trumps against Corinthians in a bruising encounter at Donnybrook on Saturday.

In the first game played under Mervue's new floodlighting system at Fahy’s field, it was the home side that took the game to their more illustrious opponents GalwayUnited in the Eircom u-20 League.

Friday

It’s must win time for all three of the Mayo clubs in the Connacht Junior League this weekend. After the last few rounds have seen them all stumble out of contention for the title and left them scrapping around to stay in the race for All Ireland Junior Cup place for next season. And unless there is a draw one of the three Mayo sides’ losing run will continue into the next round of fixtures. This weekends round of games features a crunch all Mayo derby in north Mayo where Ballina will host Westport.

Galway’s triple All-Star of 1998, 2001, and 2003, Kevin Walsh, was ratified on Tuesday night as the new manager at u-21 and senior level with the Sligo footballers for 2009.

It came as somewhat of a surprise to many people that Galway’s triple all-star Kevin Walsh, was ratified this week as the new manager at senior level with the Sligo footballers for 2009.

The closure of the local championship season always concludes with a mixture of feelings. There is an obvious disappointment that another year has passed and for some of the contenders opportunities have been squandered. Still, though, deep down hope hasn't left the hearts.