Win in Town
St. Martins played O Loughlin Gaels in the latest round of the Alward Cup in Johns Park.Martins were the better side in the first half and built up an interval lead of 1-10 to 0-7 .The second half followed the same pattern and with time running out Martins held a seven point lead but two late goals from close in frees left the minimum between the sides .Final score 2-15 to 2-14.
Team C McGrath,S Cadogan,O Walsh,B Maher,T Breen,A Lalor,Alan Murphy,P Maher, B Byrne,S Murphy,P Haughney,John Maher,S Coonan,E McGrath,R Shore.
Subs.D Breen,B Mulhall(used),N Darcy(used),M Dowling(used)Aidan Murphy.
Manager N Cashin.
Selectors P Murphy,L Dowling,S Kelly.
First Aid/Physio.G McCormack.
29 June 2010
U14’s loose out to Ballycallan
26/06/10
The u14’s took part in the Decaln Byrne tournament in Ballycallan on Saturday. Their first game was against Paulstown which they lost. They then played Ballyragget which they won to put them in the Shield final against hosts Graig ballcallan. They put up a good battle but unfortunally where beatenby a stronger Ballycallan team.
Panel: Ciaran Brennan, David Healy, Jason Shore, Diarmuid Healy, Stephen Walsh, John Joe Kelly, Loughlin Hogan, William Trousdell, Finn Dowling, Shane Dowling, Colm O Neill, Padraig Buggy, Ronan Tynan, Aidan Egan, Jack Nolan, Patrick Heffernan, Eoin Murphy,David Walsh, Robert Reid, Tommy Quirke, Thomas Downey.
U10’s have another good win
St Martins U10s completed their Go Games campaign with a great win over Tullaroan last Saturday morning. Another fine morning ensured that all the lads had every opportunity to ” lift and strike ” as they have been practicing in Ballyfoyle and Muckalee every Saturday morning at training. They have got great enjoyment out of all their games against Johnstown, Cloneen and Tullroan. Players representing St Martins on Saturday were : Colm Kealy, Robert Dowling, Daniel Doyle, Justin Manning, Jack Murphy, John Murphy, Paul Murphy, Adam Agar, Donal Coughlan, Dara Coughlan, Andrew Buggy, Ronan Shore, Daniel Comerford, James Daniels, Conor Mulhall, Daragh Quinlan, Oscar Bennett, James Carrigan, Shane Brennan, James Dowling
Croke Park here we come !
St Martins U10s are travelling to Croke Park next Sunday to cheer on John Mulhall in the senior match. They will be playing a match of their own in Crumlin at 11am on the way up. The bus departs Muckalee pitch at 9.15am and Coon at 9.30am. As the players will be representing the club in Dublin, parents are reminded that all players are required to have white shorts and red socks. Look out for the lads next Sunday….we will be the ones wearing the St Martins jerseys in the Davin Stand Lower !
Big Thank You
St. Martins Bord Na Nog would like to thank everyone who supported them in the Buster Draw and at Bag Packing last weekend to the people who sold cards and helped pack bags a big thank you. Both were a great success. Winner of Buster Draw: Garry Sheerin Sellers Prize: Tommy Quirke.
Junior Draw
St Martins and Erins Own played a draw in the Junior League Championship,played in Castlecomer. Erins Own made the better start and led at the break 2-7 to 0-8. Martins had the use of the strong breeze in the second half and with fourteen men started to eat into the lead but in the end had to settle for a share of the points.Final score 0-21 to 2-15 .
Team M.Murphy,B Cadogan,B Maher(Capt),G Doyle,Alan Murphy,A Lalor,M Morrissey,M Mulhall,T Morrissey,B Mulhall,S murphy,P Haughney,P Maher,R Shore.
Subs.B Byrne(used), M Dowling (used),N Purcell,Aiden Murphy, D Shore,L Maher,D Breen.
Selectors R Nolan,T Agar ,P Kehoe.
26June 2010
Gowran advance
ST Martins lost out to Young Irelands of Gowran in North semi final of the Junior A hurling League,played in Gowran it was the home side that dominated from the start and their ability to score goals gave them a big half time lead 4-6 to 0-5 .Try as they might Martins could not get back back in the match and it was Gowran who advanced to the North Final . Result 5-12 to 0-11.
Team M Murphy,B Cadogan,B Maher,N Clancy,C Kinsella,A Lalor,G Doyle,L Maher,T Morrissey,D Shore,S Murphy,C Brennan,D Breen,N Moloney,D Lalor.
Subs All Used E Maher,Damien Tynan,D Dooley,E oMahony.
Selectors P Kehoe,R Nolan,T Agar.
First Aid /Physio. Grace McCormack.
25 May 2010
Alward draw
St.Martins and Dicksboro played out a competive draw in the Alward Cup in Muckalee.The game was played at a good pace all through with the visitors leading at the break 2-10 to 1-10.Martins had the use of the fresh breeze and looked set for a win but Dicksboro converted a free in injury time to share the spoils.David Breen was making his competive debut and did well at corner forward,scoring two points and in goal in the second half.
R Shore,S Cadogan,B Maher,B Cadogan,R Maher,A Lalor,Alan Murphy,J Dowling,N Darcy,S Murphy,P Maher,M Dowling,S Coonan,P Haughney,D Breen.
Subs B Mulhall(used),O Walsh(used),John Maher(used),D Lalor.
Manager N Cashin.
Selectors S Kelly, L Dowling, P Murphy.
Physio /First Aid Grace McCormack.
22May 2010.
Junior A Qualify
St. Martins Junior a Team finished the North League with a convincing win over the Emeralds in Urlingford. Speaking to selector Richard Nolan after the game he was convinced that Martins had done enough during the League to qualify for the Semi-Finals.Weather wise it was a lovely evening for a game the half time score was St Martins 0-12 to Emeralds 0-7,full time 1-23 to 0-12.
M Murphy,B Cadogan,B Maher ,N Clancy,N Purcell,A Lalor,G Doyle,L Maher,T Morrissey,B Malone ,S Murphy,C Brennan,E Maher,N Moloney,D Lalor.
Subs.P Agar,T Walsh,E O Mahony,R Kinsella (all used).
17June 2010.
Second Win
St Martins had their win of the Alward Cup,the Emeralds were the the visitors to Muckalee.At half time Martins led by 1-6 to1-4 after a well contested first 30 minutes.On the turn around Martins dominated to run out winners 3-15 to 1-9.
R Shore,S Cadogan, B Maher, B Cadogan,R Maher,A Lalor,J Dowling,P Maher,N Darcy,S Murphy,P Haughney,B Mulhall,D Shore,E McGrath,S Coonan.
D Lalor(used) M Murphy( used)
Manager N Cashin.
Selectors L Dowling ,S Kelly,P Murphy.
First Aid N Maher.
15 may 2010
U14 loose out to Dunnamaggin
12/06/10
The U14 lost out to Dunnamaggin in the shield semi-final in danesfort on saturday evening. Martins struggled in the first half and were behind at the break 2-06 to 0-02. Dunnamaggin opened the second half with a quick goal to leave it out of reach for Martins. They still battled hard and were rewarded with a late goal. Final score ST. Martins 1-04 Dunnamaggin 3-09.
Team: Ciaran Brennan, David Healy, Jason Shore, Diarmuid Murtagh, J.J. Kelly, Stephen Walsh, Robert Reid, David Walsh, Mark Dowling, Finn Dowling, William Trousdell, Aaron Healy, Eoin Murphy, Shane Dowling, Colm O Neill Subs; Seamus O Keffee, Patrick Heffernan, Sean Maher, Loughlin Hogan used Ronan Tynan, Aidan Egan, Tommy Quirke, Jacj Nolan, Tommy Downey.
