Newmarket Celtic boss hails history-makers after FAI Junior Cup win

Just after the trophy lift, Newmarket manager Paddy Purcell couldn’t quite get his head around the history that his players created

HISTORY-MAKERS: Newmarket Celtic players and supporters celebrate after their side's victory in the FAI Junior Cup final against St Michael’s AFC at Jackman Park in Limerick. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Newmarket Celtic 1-1 St Michael’s AFC (Newmarket Celtic win 5-4 on penalties)

Stephen Kelly is bringing the FAI Junior Cup to Clare for the first time after he scored the decisive spot kick to give Newmarket Celtic a 5-4 penalty shoot-out victory over St Michael’s AFC after the two teams played out a 1-1 draw in the final at Jackman Park in Limerick.