Bristol City 2 Leeds United 3

It was the El-Hadji Diouf show at Ashton Gate as he scored twice to help Leeds beat a stubborn Bristol City. Jamaican International Rodolph Austin headed against the home side's woodwork before Diouf steered in a low Sam Byram cross for the opener on 63 mins. Midfielder Albert Adomah's header from a Richard Foster super cross levelled matters for Derek McInnes side on 70 mins.

Then on 80 mins Lucianno Becchio's beat two defenders before laying the ball off to Diouf to put United back in front. Leeds maintained their pressure and gave themselves a two-goal cushion when on loan Stoke midfielder Michael Tonge gave keeper Tom Heaton no chance with his superb 25-yard strike. Austin's own goal in injury time gave Leeds a minor cause for concern before the final whistle confirmed a fourth league win of the season.

It ended a super week… Read more

Following on from our recent AGM we would like to welcome our new Club President Dom O Rourke to the office and thank Slim Corry for his two years in the role in which he oversaw the inaugural running of the Mike Mac Golf Classic.The rest of the committee has stayed as is and we would like to take this opportunity to thank Mike Jones for his efforts promoting the club's Facebook page.

Our website has now topped 1.65m hits since it's inception which is a phenomenal amount for a any site. The club is also looking at sourcing new gear for members and Kevin Greene is looking after this on our behalf. Our new year trip proposal is the Brighton game on April 27th which considering how well The Seagulls are going at present should be a cracking game.

Last night the club presented €2,000 to Mary Maloney from… Read more

Leeds United 2 Nottingham Forest 1

Victory for Leeds came on the same day owner Ken Bates announced that he is in advanced talks with a banking institution over a proposed investment in the club. This will come as music to all Leeds supporters but after so many false dawns we won't get our hopes up until Mr Bates is walking out the gates of Elland Road after signing on the dotted line.

Leeds short term loan signing El Hadji Diouf frequently caused problems for The Foresters and his cross on 14th mins fell for Luciano Becchio to score his seventh goal of the campaign. Considering Forest beat United 7-3 in the corresponding fixture last season this was a super start for Warnocks boys. It got even better for United on 25mins when Man Of Match
Diouf threaded a pass through for Dominic Poleon to swept in his first senior goal.… Read more

With nearly 1,300 photos in our gallery we though it would be a good idea to streamline it and make it more manageable for viewers to navigate. So with this in mind, we have been tweaking the design to make it more user friendly.

Our new Facebook page is managed by Mike Jones and we thank him sincerely for his daily uploads and Leeds news. If anyone has any ideas on how we can enhance the site or comments to make please feel free to used the guestbook or email john@moroneysbar.com.

It was with deep sadness that we heard yesterday morning of the passing of our dear friend and Ennislusc member Jimmy Allard. A native of Mullingar, Jimmy grew up on the banks of the Royal Canal where he swam and fished as a young boy.Here he learnt how to set night lines to catch the pike which were decimating the trout stock and so his love of fly fishing began. Jimmy moved to Newmarket on Fergus in the 60's living in Ballycar with his wife Cait and indeed winning a Junior County Football Championship with Maughaun. The family then moved to the Turnpike in Ennis and later on to Beechpark where Jimmy resided until his untimely death.

Jimmy was well known around the town and county in his business life as a chimney sweep. However Jimmy was far ahead of his time in this respect having machines when the old brushes… Read more

Leeds United 2 Hull City 3

Steve Bruce's Hull City produced an impressive comeback to beat Leeds United at Elland Road for the first time since 1987. Leeds went ahead after seven minutes when Luciano Becchio scored from the penalty spot after Joe Dudgeon fouled Leeds midfielder El-Hadji Diouf.

However goals from Ahmed Elmohamady (23mins), Abdoulaye Faye (29mins) and Robert Koren on 76 mins secured a thrilling win for The Tigers.
Andy Gray headed in an injury-time consolation for Leeds but the damage was done. Leeds are now in 13th place and it was another night of midweek disappointment for The Whites who have now won just three of their past 22 midweek matches. Now we know why we dread Tuesday nights !

Leeds United
01 Kenny
02 Peltier
04 Lees
05 Pearce Booked
14 White
08 Austin Booked
11 Varney (Gray - 84' )
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Cardiff City 2 Leeds United 1

While Neil Warnock thought United deserved a point he must conceded that the stats don't lie and 61% possession for The Bluebirds and 17 shots to 5 speakes volume for the domination of Malkey Mackay. Cardiff are now unbeaten in 14 league and cup matches against Leeds, having won nine and drawn five since a 1-0 away defeat in February 1984.

Ex Liverpool star Craig Bellamy scored a spectacular free-kick on his return from injury to set Cardiff City on their way to a third successive home victory. Bellamy found the top corner of Paddy Kenny's net with a 20-yard pile driver on 67 mins, three minutes after coming on as a second-half substitute. Worse was to follow six minutes later when Peter Whittingham's penalty doubled the lead after Nicky Maynard was bundled over by Leeds defender Tom Lees.

Leeds got a life line on… Read more

Last Saturday in the Fairgreen a Chelsea Supporters X1 took on a Leeds United Supporters X1 in a charity match to raise funds for the Ennis Voices of Autism and the Ennis Youth Centre. The game was the brainchild of Ennislusc members John Brooks and Gearoid (Mannix)Mannion ably assisted by Jim McMahon, Chairman of the Ennis Chelseas Supporters Club.

The game ended in a victory for the Blues but more importantly over €1,100 to date has been collected for these worthy causes. It was great to see Paul (Nuggy) Nihill, Richie Lynch, Slim Corry, the ageless Steve Underwood and John Brooks to name but a few roll back the years and see them togged out in the Leeds colours.

That evening a great night was had in Mickey Kerin's pub where aching limbs were soothed with copious pints of porter. Already plans are being made for next years event with Ennislusc… Read more

Leeds United 3 Blackburn Rovers 3

A late strike from substitute Ruben Rochina strike ensured Blackburn left Elland Road with a point as an entertaining encounter with Leeds ended in a draw. At the game were Ennislusc members and great friends John Galvin and Kevin Greene who was celebrating his 50th birthday and had received a trip to Elland Road from his wife Mary as his birthday gift. Great thinking there Mary.

Rovers handed a start to new £8m striker Jordan Rhodes, were 2-0 up after 30 minutes with goals from Marcus Olsson and Nuno Gomes. Former Rovers striker El Hadji Diouf pulled one back before Ross McCormack equalised in the 56th minute.
Luciano Becchio then gave Leeds the lead before Rochina struck for a point.

John Galvin has a good account of his experience of the game on the guestbook.

Leeds United
01 Kenny
02 Peltier
03 Drury… Read more

Peterborough United 1 Leeds United 2

Luciano Becchio took his tally for the season to four goals as he scored twice to help Leeds win at London Road. Becchio's first came in the seventh minute as Luke Varney crossed from the left for the simplest of close-range finishes. It was 2-0 shortly after the break when Ross McCormack picked out his Argentine strike partner to head home.
However Leeds seem to sit back and when Posh scored with 18 mins remaining it was squeaky bum time for the United fans.Posh's goal came from Michael Bostwick who seized on a poor clearance from David Norris and lashed home. Thankfully United remained strong at the back and held on for a great three points and 7th place in the Championship.Early days but things are looking good. Mot

Leeds United
01 Kenny
02 Peltier
03 Drury
04 Lees
05 Pearce
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Blackpool 2 Leeds United 1

Boyd by their impressive victory on Saturday over Wolves Leeds were looking forward to going to Bloomfield Road. United with 8 changes in their line up from the team that played at Blackpool last season took the lead when Tom Lees met a Ross McCormack corner at the back post to head home.

However Blackpool were full of running and Man of the match Thomas Ince(son of Man U legend Paul) who scored twice in Saturday's opening-day win over Millwall wasted a good chance to equalise when he fired over from a Gary Taylor-Fletcher cross. Midfielder Isaiah Osbourne hit the post before ex Leeds defender Stephen Crainey crossed on 75 mins for Nouha Dicko to equalise from close range. Matters got worse five minutes later when Tom Ince set up Matt Phillips to score the winner and in fairness on their second half performance it was… Read more

Following the live televised game on Saturday last Ennislusc held their annual AGM. All the officers were re elected unanimously and following Cyril (Slim) Corry two year tenure as Club President the position is now in the hands of popular Limerick man Dom O Rourke.

Dom has been a member since the formation of the club and has served on the committee's down the years more recently being the club treasurer for the last two years. This coincided with the running of the two Mike Mac Classic's which collected over €8K for various local charities and Dom was a key man in charge of the purse strings.All at the club wish Dom well in his new role as Ennislusc Club President.

Leeds United 1 Wolves 0

Luciano Becchio ensured Neil Warnock's Leeds ( who had 8 players making their debut fot the club) started the season with a win as Wolves suffered a deflating return to the Championship at Elland Road. Argentine Becchio settled the game when he headed the only goal in the 17th minute following an inch-perfect cross by birthday boy Ross McCormack.

New signing Jamaican International Rodolph Austin had an effort cleared off the line while McCormack also went close to scoring in a frantic first half. Having won on the opening day for the past two seasons, this was Wolves' first away defeat on the first day since they lost 2-1 at Stoke on 8 August 2004. Wolves were relegated from the Premier League after winning just five games last season, and only one of their last 24.

Austin had already seen an effort hacked off the line… Read more

Finally after the Euro 2012 Championship and the Olympics all soccer fans are looking forward to the start of the 2012/2013 season on Saturday 18th August with much anticipation. And for all Leeds fans as we kick off our Championship with a live TV game against last season's Premiership boys, Wolves at Elland Road the dream of most fans is promotion or at the very least a top six finish. Manager Neil Warnock has been extremely busy in the transfer market bring in Jason Pearce, David Norris, Luke Varney, Paddy Kenny,Jamie Ashdown, Adam Drury, Paul Green, Rodoplh Austin, Andy Grey and El Hadji Diouf (who certainly will not be popular with many United fans) so there will be a lot of new faces on show come 12.45pm.

Immediately following the game Ennislusc will hold our Annual AGM in Moroney's Bar, Market Street.As usual the election of officers, proposed trips for… Read more

Today our colleague and Kilmurry Ibrickane native Kieran Ryan will celebrate his 50th birthday with his family in James O Keeffe's Bar where they have organized a surprise party for him. And on Sunday our ex President Spinky White will celebrate his 60th birthday with a family meal in Brogan's.

The birthday's don't end there as another of our members Noel Collins (of Newmarket Celtic fame) will celebrate his 50th with a function in the Ennis Golf Club on Saturday 18th August. Best wishes and congratulations to Kieran,Spinky and Noel from all your friends in Ennislusc.

Ennislusc member Eoin Doohan will step on the tee box at 14.10 at Lahinch tomorrow to take on Jack Pierse (Grange) in the first round of the South Of Ireland Championship. Eoin his no strange to the South having taken part in it on many occasions. All his friends at Ennislusc which him well along with fellow townie Noel Pyne who is taking part in his 50th consecutive South.

Our good friend and Ennislusc member Frankie Woods will shortly be leaving these shores for a three year work assignment in The Hague. Frank who is a life long White fan is relishing the opportunity to further his career and experience life on the continent. All his friends at Ennislusc wish Frankie success in his new role and hope he keeps us updated on our guestbook as to life in The Netherlands. Bon Voyage Frankie.

Well it has been decided that Crystal Palace at Elland Road on 23rd Nov will be the club's first trip of the 2012/13 season. There were not many options available and after consultation with club members it was decided to attend The Eagles game. We will be flying from Shannon on 22nd Nov at 7am to Manchester and getting a train down to Leeds and hopefully arriving at The Marriott around 11am.

Our trip home will involve us departing from Birmingham at 5pm on Sunday evening arriving back in Shannon at 18.40. Presently we have 12 booked on the trip and anyone in interested in travelling can contact Paul (Nuggy) Nihill. Incidentally this will be the 22nd club trip since our formation. Marching On Together

What a great start to the new season for Neil Warnocks boys with Wolves at Elland Road on 18th August which is a stern test following their relegation from The Premiership. And it doesn't get any easier with Blackpool away on Tuesday 21st August at Bloomfield Road. Now lets hope Warnock can get in some new faces and we can make a fresh run for promotion. Unfortunately it all depends on if Mr Bates loosens the purse strings to buy in some quality players which I fear will not be the case. Here's hoping I'm wrong. Take a look at the fixture list for the new season and whit your appetite and see which games we may target for our annual trips. Marching On Together

Season 2012-13 Date KO Opponent Venue Comp Result Att TB MR
August 2012
Sat 18 15:00 Wolverhampton Wanderers H FLC
Tue 21 19:45 Blackpool A FLC
Sat 25 15:00 Peterborough United A

September 2012
Sat 1 15:00 Blackburn Rovers H FLC
Sat 15 15:00 Cardiff City A FLC
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Our Ennislusc colleague John Finn ran a superb 4hrs 4mis 30 secs in the Great Limerick Marathon held in superb conditions and run over a scenic course yesterday. Since retiring from his teaching position in St Flannans College John has taken up running and is a dedicated member of the Clare Crusaders. Better know as a golfer of note and member of the Ennis Players drama group John has a new passion and if one is up early in the morning he can be seen pounding the roads around Ennis.

Well done John from all your friends at Ennislusc and many years and miles of injury free running. Marching On Together