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U14s are Roinn C County Champions 2011


Date; Saturday 24th September 2011.

Venue; Nolan Park;

Game; Duggan Steel hurling Championship County Final against The Emerals.

After 56 training sessions, dozens of broken hurls, scores of lost sliothars, winning game after game the final eventually came to St. Martin’s Under 14 squad. The Emeralds were not going to be easy and all precautions and preparations were taken seriously for this contest.

The game began with great defensive play from both sides with the first score taking over ten minutes to register. On the fifteenth minute St. Martin’s were dissalowed a goal and hit the woodwork on more than one occasion.  Scores were matched on both sides with St. Martin’s leading at half time by only 4 pints.  After the break St. Martin’s Lads moved up a gear and took and made all the opportunuties and ran out strong winners with a final score of 3-15 to 2-4.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The celebrations began immediately with the presentaion by Joe Pike to captain Robert Reid and all the panel and theirfriends and families were invited back to The Cave Bar where Iris & Frank laid on food and refreshments for everyone involved.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team;

Cierán Brennan, Seamus O’Keeffe, Paddy Heffernan, Tommy Downey, Conor Dowling, Robert Reid, Jack Manning , John Joe Kelly, Eoin Murphy, Finn Dowling, Loughlin Hogan, Sean Maher, Colm O’Neill, Brandon Sheehan and Tommy Quirke.

Subs;

Adam Kelly (used), Conor Fahy (used), Padraig Buggy (used), Evan Stapleton (used),  Jack Nolan (used), Conor Dreeling, Patrick Darcy,Adam Comerford, and Cierán Cody.

Mentors;

Micheal Brennan, Johnny Kelly, Ger O’Neill, Andy Dowling and Martin Stapleton.

Big thanks to;

Jeff Doyle  Sponsor

Frank & Iris, The Cave Bar.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Double up


St Martins Senior hurlers followed up on a splendid win by the u14 hurlers yesterday  to make the semi-final and a great double for the club at Nowlan Park this weekend. The first half was played in a countinious down pour and strong wind the Fenians had first use of the elements and raced into three point lead to no score after five minutes but Martins settled and went on to dominate the rest of the game . Half time score was 1-8 to 0-4 the goal was scored after  36 minutes finished to the net by Eoin McGrath. On the resumption the weather conditions improved and Martins kept the scoreboard ticking over to qualify for the County semi for the first time since 2007 .Final score 1-16 to 0-6.

Team Colin McGrath, Shane Cadogan, Patrick Nolan, Niall Moran, Alan Murphy, James Dowling Capt. Ronan Maher, Damien Maher, Thomas Breen, Paul Maher 0-1,Eoin McGrath 1-0, Joseph Maher 0-2, John Mulhall 0-6, John Maher 0-6, Robert Shore.

Subs David Breen, Shane Coonan (used),Canice Maher (used), Brian Byrne 0-1,Brendan Maher (used),Pauric Haughney, Aide Lawler, Brian Cadogan, Noel Darcy, Kieran Kelly, Luke Maher, James Maher, Mick Mulhall, Brian Mulhall (inj,)

Manager Sean O Neill

Skills Coach Niall Moloney

Selectors Jonny Brennan, John McGrath, Brendan Morrissey.

First Aid Dermot Lawler

Ref. Domo Connolly

25 Sept.2011

St. Martins / Muckalee Members Draw Results September 2011


€400  Bernie Manning Knocknew

4200  Martin O Brien leapstown

€100  Eamon Breen Muckalee

€100  Jack Ryan Damerstown

€50  Liam Dowling Kylefarney

€50  Tom Kinsella Snr Coon West

€50   Maura Tynan Muckalee

€50  Bernie Morrissey Knockmajor

€50  Sean Kelly Coon West

€50  Martin Stapleton Ballyfoyle

St. Martins / Muckalee Members Draw Results August 2011


€400  Sean Coady Uskerty

€200  Bobby Dowling Clopook

€100  Seamus Ryan Clorinka

€100  Nuala Healy Carrigeen

€50  Paul Corcoran Ballyfoyle

€50  Anthony Maher Damerstown

€50  Martin Stapleton Ballyfoyle

€50  Eamon Morrissey Radestown

€50  Dermot Comerford Clorinka

€50  Theresa Kelly Crettenclough

St. Martins / Muckalee Members Draw Results July 2011


€400 Adrian Dempsey Ballyfoyle

€200  John Kelly The Brow

€100  Mary Quirke The Ridge

€100  John Coonan Muckalee

€50  Christine O Shea Damerstown

€50  Tony O Flynn  Corbettstown

€50  Ronan Ruane Damerstown

50  Aidan Grogan Leapstown

€50  Marian Fitzpatrick Crettenclough

€50  Eamon Breen Muckalee

House Prize Sponsored By Ranchers Return: Eddie Teehan Bullockhill

St. Martin’s U14 face Dunamaggin in Championship Semi Final


Date; Sunday 18th September Venue; Clara Gaa Grounds  Occasion; Championship Semi Final.

This game was always going to be a cracker. Two evenly placed sides got right down to action from the word go. The game went 15 minutes before a score was registered and nothing divided the teams at half time. The second half continued in the same vane with no quarters given by both sides but St. Martin’s lads battled hard and kepth their heads under emense pressure and it all paid off in the end with St. Martins winning with a final score of 1-7 to 6 pints.

St. Martin’s Lads now face The Emerals in the County Final.

Team;

Cierán Brennan, Seamus O’Keeffe, Paddy Heffernan, Tommy Downey, Conor Dowling, Robert Reid, Jack Manning , John Joe Kelly, Eoin Murphy, Finn Dowling, Loughlin Hogan, Sean Maher, Colm O’Neill, Brandon Sheehan and Tommy Quirke.

Subs;

Conor Fahy (used), Padraig Buggy, Evan Stapleton,  Jack Nolan, Adam Kelly, Conor Dreeling, Patrick Darcy, and Cierán Cody.

Mentors;

Micheal Brennan, Johnny Kelly, Ger O’Neill, Andy Dowling and Martin Stapleton.

U8 Enjoy Football Blitz in Railyard


U8 Football Blitz

St. Martin’s U8’s played in their first football match on Saturday 17th of September in the Railyard blitz. In the first game against Killishin/Crettyard the lads had a slow start, but in the second half they played very well and showed great commitment to get back into the game and were only narrowly beaten in the end. In the second game against The Railyard the lads continued improving and got some great scores, St. Martin’s ran out deserving winners.
After the games The Railyard club treated everyone to tea and sandwiches in the club house and presented the players with medals, crisps and drinks. Everyone enjoyed the morning in Moneenroe and the players can be very happy with their display in their first football games.
Players; Russell Kealy, Oisin Kelly, Lorcan Agar, Aaron Meany, Tommy Flynn, Aidan Kelly, Conor Egan, Kyle Walsh, Rory Buggy, Conor Murphy, Cillian Dowling, Ross Dowling, Ciaran Nolan, Tadgh Gill, Cathal Keegan, Ciaran Rice, Niall Shore and Tommy Dooley.

U14s travel to Comer for Championship Quarter Final


Wednesday evening 14th September St. Martin’s U14s took on O’Loughlin Gaels in the Championship Quarter Final. The sides had met before so St. Martin’s had prepared well for this game.

From the throw in St. Martin’s Lads took control of the game in all areas. Once the first 15 minutes had passed they had found their form and led at half time.

During the second half St. Martin’s continued to dominate and went on the win easy with a final score of 6-18 to 2-2.

Team;

Cierán Brennan, Seamus O’Keeffe, Paddy Heffernan, Tommy Downey, Conor Dowling, Robert Reid, Jack Manning , John Joe Kelly, Eoin Murphy, Finn Dowling, Loughlin Hogan, Sean Maher, Colm O’Neill, Brandon Sheehan and Tommy Quirke.

Subs;

Conor Fahy (used), Padraig Buggy (used), Evan Stapleton (used),  Jack Nolan (used), Adam Kelly, Conor Dreeling, Patrick Darcy, Adam Comerford, Conor Moloney.

Mentors;

Micheal Brennan, Johnny Kelly, Ger O’Neill, Andy Dowling and Martin Stapleton.

Martins are Shield Winners


St.Martins are Shied winners for 2011, played in Nowlan Park , O Loughlin Gaels last years senior Hurling Champions were the opposition. Captain James Dowling won the toss and played with a stiff wind in the opening half. A goal from Eoin McGrath coming up to the break was a defining score of the game  to leave Martins ahead 1-13 to 1-4.The Gaels had the use  of the gale in the and came well into the game but Martins kept the scoreboard ticking over to run out winners after a well contested second half, 1-22 to 2-15. Both sides must wait until after next weeks to find out their opponents in the quarter final.

Team Colin McGrath, Niall Moran, Patrick Nolan, Oliver Walsh, Alan Murphy, James Dowling 0-1,Ronan Maher, Damien Maher 0-1, Thomas Breen0-1, John Mulhall , Eoin McGrath 1-4,Joseph Maher 0-8, Canice Maher0-1 Paul Maher 0-4, Robert Shore 0-2.

Subs David Breen, Shane Cadogan (used), Shane Coonan (used),Pauric Haughney (used), Brendan Maher, Brian Byrne, Aiden Lalor, Brian Cadogan, Noel Darcy, Kieran Kelly, Luke Maher,Mick Mulhall,Brian Mulhall, Stephen Murphy,James Maher( ill), John Maher (inj.)

Manager Sean O Neill, Selectors John McGrath, Jonny Brennan, Brendan Morrissey.

Skills Coach Niall Moloney.

First Aid Dermot Lalor.

Ref. Ollie O Neill

11 Sept. 2011

 

St. Martin’s U10 Retain Fr. Delaney Cup


Under 10s retain the Father Delaney Cup.
St Martins Under 10s retained the Father Delaney cup when they defeated Portlaoise at a wet and windy Coon on Wednesday evening. Ignoring the difficult conditions, both teams battled hard in a close first half, but goals from Ronan Shore and Daragh Quinlan ensured that the home side were ahead at the break. As the match progressed some great defending by Adam Agar, Paul Murphy, Daragh Coughlan and Justin Manning meant that Portlaoise found it difficult to translate their possession into scores. Midfield battles were tough but fair, where Harry Kealy, Donal Coughlan and James Carrigan fought hard for possession. Goals from Daniel Doyle and Conor Mulhall in the second half ensured that St Martins ran out comfortable winners in the end. Although Conor was delighted to score his first goals for St Martins, we can confirm that he didn’t burst into song like his older brother DJ John ! Andrew Buggy and James Dowling put in some strong tackles in the forward line, preventing Portlaoise from getting back into the match. When Portlaoise did get some shots on target, second half goalkeeper Shane Brennan made some great saves. Injured team mate Jack Murphy roared encouragement from the sidelines all the way through the match, and but for having to hold himself up on his crutches he would have joined in in the match ! The club would like to thank John Ryan for refereeing the match to great effect which resulted in a good flowing match with no indiscipline from any players.
 After the match Father Delaney presented the Cup to the captain for the day James Daniel. He congratulated all players from both sides for braving the elements and providing great entertainment for all those present. Bord na nOg chairman, Patrick O’ Flynn then presented both sets of players with their medals and they all enjoyed some light refreshments. 

St. Martins team who won Fr. Delaney Cup

Portaloise u10 panel

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