Junior B All Ireland report from Limerick Leader

Report from The Limerick Leader Newspaper

Last Sunday in the headquarters of the Kileedy club in Raheenagh, I was told that the visiting St. Martin’s team from Kilkenny was named after a living person and he was at the replay between St. Martin’s and St Mary’s of Rathkeale. And to add to this story the Columban priest Father Martin Ryan who spent so much of his life in the Philippines was seated beside me. He never knew why the club was called St. Martin’s, but agreed that his name was used when the club was set up in the parish of Muckalee.

Be the story right or wrong the 81-year-old priest was delighted to see his fellow parishioner dance for joy to match the dancing daffodils who have made a belated entry to the frozen Spring. The Kileedy Cup was making its second trip to the county of the cats, following St. Lachtan’s.

The result could have been so different. Granted St. Martin’s were fielding their third string in the face of St. Mary’s first, the experience of the visitors was the deciding  factor as this junior hurling as this junior hurling B All-Ireland replay unfolded.  In the drawn game a week previous the hurling and pace was timid enough, but in this replay there was no shortage of hard tackling and with all contestants upping their performances this replay was proved one mighty contest.

When St. Martin’s reflect on the success they surely will admire the display of their 39-year-old centre-back Aidan Lawlor and his younger brother by two years, Dermot, who again was their main threat in attack.

Wing-back Nicky Purcell at the age of 37 and a member of the current Kilkenny minor squad, Brian Byrne, made a formidable half-backline.

This was hard to penetrate and much praise is due to Shane Hourigan, Damien Quaid, Mark O’Sullivan and Sean O’Shea for their stance against such opposition.

Dermot Lawlor was quick to fire over the opening point from a placed ball and while St. Mary’s were slow in settling down, they were sent reeling two minutes later when Padraig Haughney raced past the defence to raise a green flag for the Kilkenny champions. Without question St. Martin’s edged out the Rathkeale men in the first half, but could not assert any real authority and at the break the lead of 1-5 to 1-3 was favouring the men from muckalee.

Stephen Murphy, another strong hurler in the red and green, sent over a point from play to increase the lead after the resumption, but St. Mary’s, with their fight back in the drawn match in mind, were soon back on the scoring issue. Still despite their courage and skills they trailed by three points, one of these was a beauty by corner-forward Conor Kinsella, a son of Paul Kinsella the Kilkenny County Board Chairman.

Rathkeale cheered on by huge local support never surrendered. The cheer that greeted the levelling goal by substitute Kevin O’Shea with less than four minutes remaining was the catalyst for a hectic finish.

Entering time added on, parity made extra time a real possibility. Play was held up for three minutes as a Kilkenny player received treatment.

Now the experience and character of St. Martin’s came into play.

When the match resumed after this break, Stephen Murphy, not for the first time sent over a leading point.

Once back in front St. Martin’s grasped the nettle and to round off a great win Padraig Haughney, flashed over the clincher.

The better all round team won the spoils, but St. Mary’s can now look forward to their return to the A grade.

Tom  Cronin Cup

Back in 1940 Tom Cronin played minor hurling with Feenagh as his journey in the GAA was just beginning. Since his opening introduction to the association he has served with distinction as an administrator with distinction. When Castletown won the south junior hurling in 1958 he was the club secretary. It was with Feenagh-Kilmeedy that he was better known and served as chairman for two terms, 1988,1989,1990 and 1983,1984. He was the club dedegate to the west board for many years and was also treasurer of the same for a period. Tom has a huge interest in Scor in the country and was a delegate to Munster Scor. His huge contribution to the GAA is recognised in the west division where he enjoyed popularity and respect.

Minor match off.

Minor match against Lisdowney in Muckalee on Monday 29th March is off.  Will confirm new date later.

Junior B All-Ireland winners 2010

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Junior B win All-Ireland Final

21/03/10

St. Martins win Junior B all-Ireland

 

St. Martins 1-14       St. Mary’s 2-09

St. Martins won the Junior B All-Ireland on Sunday in Limerick.  Martins settled quickly and opened the scoring with a pointed free from Dermot Lawlor which was followed by a goal from Podge Haughney.  St. Mary’s had chances but were unable to finish.  It wasn’t until the 13 min before they registered their first score with appoint from Shane Hourigan.  They then put pressure on the Martins defence which resulted in a goal.  Martins replied quickly with 3 unanswered points from Brian Malone, Stephen Murphy and Dermot Lawlor.  As half approached St, Mary’s added to points from frees by Shane Hourigan to leave it St. Martins 1-05 St. Mary’s 1-03 Half time.  Following the start of the second half both sides exchanged points.  Martins continued to dominate and were ahead by a goal with 9 mins left.  Then St. Mary’s had a shot on goal which was blocked out by Mark Murphy but Sean Sheahan re-acted the quickest and put the ball to the back of the net.  All square with 2 mins left.  Martins got the ball back up the field and got a threw in on the 21 yard line which Tom Morrissey won and passed to Stephen Murphy who put it between to posts. Puck out was won by Martins which resulted in another point.  Martins held on to win.  Aidan Lawlor received man of the match.

Scores:  St. Martins:  Stephen Murphy 5(3f 65) Dermot Lawlor 4(3f) Podge Haughney 1-02 Brian Malone, Conor Kinsella, David Shore (1 pt each).   St. Mary’s: Shane Hourigan 7(6f) Damien Quaid 2pts, Mark O Sullivan& Sean Sheahan (1 goal each).

Teams: St. Martins

Mark Murphy, Aidan Murphy, Philip Shore, ?Geoff Doyle, Nicky Purcell, Aidan Lawlor, Brian Byrne, Mick Morrissey, Padraig Haughney, Brian Malone, Tom Morrissey, Stephen Murphy, Conor Kinsella, David Shore, Dermot Lawlor(Capt.). Subs: Dave Dooley, Nial Clancy, Thomas Dowling, Damien Tynan, Padraig Keegan, Philip Agar, Cathal Healy, Keith Davitt, John Haughney, Paddy Lawlor, David Breen, Damien Maher (inj).Fionn Lawlor, Don Callanan, Mick Keane.

St. Mary’s:  William  Coffey, Timmy O’ Connor, Gary Enright, Gerard Frawley, Patrick Sheehan, Sean O Shea, Paul Hogan, Damien Quaid (Capt.), Mark O Sullivan, Sean Sheahan, Keith Harnett, Shane Hourigan, Robert Byrnes, Owen o Connor, Patrick Enright.  Subs Kevin O Shea(used) Brian Byrnes, Jack Coleman, Brian Duggan, John Enright, Micheal O Sullivan James O Connor, Stephen Noonan, Padraig Jones, Derry White, Robert White, John O Connor.

U16 win first match

The u 16 took on Shamrocks in Ballyhale on Saturday.  Shamrocks started the better and opened the scoring with a 1-02  before martins got a penalty which they put over the bar.  Half time score St. Martins -03 Shamrocks 1-05.  Martins started the second half with a penalty which they put away.  They followed this with 3 more  goals and looked to be comfortable winners but Shamrocks did not give up and got 3 goals before the final whistle.  But Martins just edged out on a score of 4-07 to 4-05.

Team: Jason Shore, Damien Egan, Alan Kelly, David Walsh, Shane Kinsells, Patrick Brennan, Conor Dowling, Thomas Davis, Eoin Shortall, Josh Dowling, Adrian Farrell, Jack Dowling, Shane Dowling, Donal Shore, Ronan Tynan, Subs:  James Callanan (used).

Junior B All-Ireland Final Replay

The Junior B will travel to Killeedy GAA grounds once again on Sunday to take on St. Marys Rathkeale in the Junior B All-Ireland Final Replay.  The game last Sunday ended in a draw 14 points apiece. Best of luck to all involved. Many thanks to everyone who travelled to support the team on Sunday and we hope to see you there again next week.

Well Done

14/03/10

Well done to John Mulhall who played with Kilkenny against Cork on Sunday. Also to Eoin Mc Grath who was on the panel.

U14 go down to Railyard

13/03/10

The u14 played Railyard on Saturday evening .  Railyard started well and opened the scoring with a goal and a point before Martins settled.  Martins replied with 2 points.  Before half-time Railyard got 2 more points to leave the half-time score St. Martins 0-02  Railyard 1-03.  Martins started the second half the strongest with 3 unanswered points to leave only a point between the sides.  They had more chances but were unable to score.  Railyard put in a strong finish and won on a score line of Railyard 2-05  St. Martins 0-05.

Team:  Jason Shore, John Joe Kelly, Robert Reid, Thomas Downey, David Walsh, Stephen Walsh, Eoin Murphy, Mark Dowling, Aaron Healy, David Healy, Shane Dowling, Seamus o Keeffe, Colm O Neilll, Ronan Tynan, Aidan Egan.  Subs: Tommy Quirke, Jack Manning, Sean Maher (all used).

Junior B All-Ireland Final

Report on Junior B All-Ireland Final                       14/3/10

 

St. Martins 0-14            St. Mary’s Rathkeale 0-14

 

 

St. Martins have to do it all again next Sunday

This game was a tough battle from the beginning.  Martins playing against the wind opened the scoring with points by Dermot Lawlor (f) and Mick Morrissey.  St. Mary’s replied with 2 points from Mark O Sullivan.  Martins were dominating at this stage but were finding it hard to score.  Both sets of backs were working hard.  2 points by Dermot Lawlor were cancelled out with points by Damien Quaid and Keith Harnett (ST. Mary’s).  Then Damien Quaid caught a good ball middle of the field and put it between the posts to put St. Mary’s ahead for the first time. St. Mary’s added 2 more before half time to leave them ahead going in.  Half time: St. Martins 0-07 St. Mary’s 0-09.  Martins started the second half with the aid of the strong wind and had points by Stephen Murphy (f) and Dermot Lawlor but St. Mary’s continued to work hard and had points from Shane Hourigan (2) to lead by 3 with 18mins gone.  St. Mary’s conceded 2 frees which were duly converted by martins to leave the margin down to a point.  Then Brian Malone got the equaliser with 6 mins remaining. Then David Shore caught a good ball from the puck out and was fouled by Mark O Sullivan (St. Mary’s). Free put over the bar by Dermot Lawlor. Martins ahead with time just up but then they gave a free away and Shane Hourigan punished them by putting the ball over the crossbar. Martins had a chance to win when they were awarded a free on St. Mary’s 65 but unfortunally it veered to the right of the posts and wide. Following the puck out referee Willie Barrett blew the final whistle.  All to play for the next day.

Scores: St. Martins Dermot Lawlor 9 (6f), Stephen Murphy 2f, Mick Morrissey, David Shore, Brian Malone (1 each).  St. Mary’s Shane Hourigan 7 (3f 65 sl), Mark O Sullivan (2) Owen O’ Connor (2), Damien Quaid (2), Keith Harnett (1).

Teams: St. Martins

Mark Murphy, Aidan Murphy, Philip Shore, ?Geoff Doyle, Nicky Purcell, Aidan Lawlor, Brian Byrne, Mick Morrissey, Padraig Haughney, Brian Malone, Tom Morrissey, Stephen Murphy, Conor Kinsella, David Shore, Dermot Lawlor(Capt.). Subs: Dave Dooley, Nial Clancy, Thomas Dowling, Damien Tynan, Padraig Keegan, Philip Agar, Cathal Healy, Keith Davitt, John Haughney, Paddy Lawlor, David Breen, Damien Maher (inj).

St. Mary’s:  William  Coffey, Timmy O’ Connor, Gary Enright, Gerard Frawley, Patrick Sheehan, Sean O Shea, Paul Hogan, Damien Quaid (Capt.), Mark O Sullivan, Sean Sheahan, Keith Harnett, Shane Hourigan, John Enright, Owen o Connor, Brian Duggan.  Subs Brian Byrnes, Jack Coleman, Robert Byrnes, Patrick Enright (all used), Kevin O Shea, Micheal O Sullivan James O Connor, Stephen Noonan, Padraig Jones, Derry White, Robert White, John O Connor.

Junior B in All-Ireland Final

All roads will lead to Limerick next sunday 14th March where the Junior Bs will play St. Marys Rathkeale in the Junior B All-Ireland Final.  This is a proud day for the club and we would encourage  people to travel and support the team.  There will be buses going from the club.

Panel is:  Mark Murphy, Aidan Murphy, Philip Shore, Geoff Doyle,Nicky Purcell, Aidan Lawlor, Brian Byrne,Damien Maher, Noel Darcy,Mick Morrissey , Stephen Murphy,Podge Haughney, David Shore, Brian Malone, Dermot Lawlor, Conor Kinsella, Padraig Keegan, Nial Clancy, Damien Tynan, John Haughney, Philip Agar, Dave Dooley, Thomas Dowling, Jonathan Walsh, Fionn Lawlor, Patrick Lawlor, Cathal Healy, David Breen, Keith Davitt, Don Callanan, Mick Keane.

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