Extra time win
St. Martins pulled out all the stops to win this Northern Junior Championship win .O Loughlins dominated the opening half and built up a lead 1-3 to 0-1at half-time. Martins got more into the game and brought the game into extra time , 1-11(SM) to 2-8 (OLG).Into extra time Stephen added his second goal from a thirty metre free to put Martins 2-13 , to 2-8, at half time in extra time .A late goal from O Loughlins cut Martins lead put they held out to win by two points. Full time 2-14 to 3-9.
Team David Breen, Aidan Murphy, Alan Murphy, Nicholas Purcell, Brian Cadogan, Brian Byrne, Martin Dowling, Michael Mulhall 0-1, Michael Morrissey, Noel Darcy, Tom Morrissey 0-2, Stephen Murphy 2-9, Eugene Maher, Don Callinan 0-1, Luke Maher 0-1.
Sub James Callinan (used)
Selectors John Dooley, Paddy Keogh, Tom Agar.
First Aid Lillian Holohan.
Ref Ger o Grady.
24 July 2011
Martins bow out
St. Martins bowed out of the Junior A championship after a top class effort against a good Emeralds side. Played in Freshford, Emeralds started well but an improving Martins got right back in the game with a goal from a ninty meter free by Stephen had the sides level at the break,1-8 to 2-5.The second half was a rousing battle with the lead changing many times with goals from Kieran and Michael, but it was a late goal that turned the game in Emeralds favour. Martins had a great spread of scorers on the night, in a good overall performance. Final score 4-10 to 3-9.
Team Eugene Maher.Thomas Walsh, Aidan Murphy, David Dooley,David Tynan, Brian Byrne, Nicky Purcell, Michael Mulhall 1-0, Michael Morrissey 0-1, Stephen Murphy 1-1,(Capt.)Tom Morrissey 0-1,Kieran Kelly 1-1,Don Callinan 0-1,Dermot Lalor 0-4, Jamie Heffernan.
Subs Mark Murphy (used),Shane Egan, Eoin O Mahony, James Callinan.
Selectors Richard Nolan Breda Tynan, Lilian Holohan.
Ref. John Guinan.
22 July 2011.
Martins win in Callan
St.Martins and John Lockes of Callan played a good competive match in the Aylward Cup. Martins ability to find the net gave them the win .Half time score 2-6 to 0-8 full time 6-14 to 0-17.
Team Stephen Murphy, Shane Cadogan, Brendan Maher, Niall Moran, James Dowling, ALan Murphy, Paul Maher 1-2, Damien Maher 0-1, Canice Maher 2-1, Eoin McGrath 1-2., Joe Maher 0-1,Pauric Haughney 2-0, John Maher 0-2, Robert Shore 0-2.
Subs Thomas Breen (used),Oliver Walsh (used), Noel Darcy 0-2, Brian Mulhall (used),Brian Byrne (used),Aidan Lalor , Brian Cadogan, Kieran Kelly , Luke Maher, David Breen .
Manager Sean O Neill Selectors John McGrath, Jonny Brennan, Brendan Morrissey.
First Aid Dermot Lalor.
Ref. Jim Fitzgerald.
18 July 2011
Fast goals
On a day taken from a different season Saint Martins had first use of the elements and were leading 0-4 to 0-3 at the break. Saint Lactains on their home patch looked to have all the hard work done but Martins had different ideas and three goals in the first ten minutes from Stephen, Kieran and Luke set Martins up for what seemed unlikely victory given the driving wind and rain. Final score 3-6 to 0-4.
Team David Breen, Brian Cadogan, Alan Murphy, Martin Dowling, Niall Moran, Aidan Lalor, Mick Morrissey, Michael Mulhall, Damien Maher, Kieran Kelly 1-0, Tom Morrissey, Stephen Murphy 1-3, Noel Darcy 0-1, Brian Mulhall0-2, Luke Maher1-0.
SUBS All used Nicky Purcell, Don Callinan, Aidan Murphy, David Dooley.
Selectors Paddy Kehoe, John Dooley, Tom Agar.
First Aid Robert Shore.
Ref.Eugene Ryan.
17 July 2011
‘Such a Local Row’
Journeyman Theatre Company presents: ‘Such A Local Row’ ‘A must-see for all hurling fans’ Local Dicksboro clubman, Niall Morrissey, stars in a new GAA play in the Watergate Theatre, Kilkenny in mid-July. Niall is a founding member of Journeyman Productions, the company producing the play, and the company is no stranger to Kilkenny having performed the play to a packed house in the Set Theatre, Langton’s Hotel in April in aid of The Chernobyl Children’s Project. Now, the show returns to the Watergate Theatre for two nights only, Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd of July. ‘Such a Local Row’ is written and directed by Jody Quirke, a founding member of Journeyman Theatre Company, and member of Blarney GAA, Cork. ‘Such a Local Row’was performed first in the Granary Theatre, Cork in February this year and won the Best Original Writing Award at the Irish Student Drama Festival in Galway in March.The play is a ‘coming of age’ story of four boys growing up in a rural parish in Ireland. Their cocooned world revolves around the small local GAA club and their intense rivalry with the bigger club from the neighbouring ‘town’. The second act takes place a decade later with the boys in their early twenties. Their fortunes have changed as well as their perspectives. Life is suddenly far more complicated and their childhood bonds of friendship and loyalty are sorely tested. Such a Local Row takes place at the Watergate Theatre from the 22nd to the 23rd of July at 8pm nightly. Tickets: €15/10 Booking Number: 056 7761674
Juniors take the points
St Martins and Dicksboro met Junior H.L.in Muckalee,it was the visitors who dominated early on and some terrific saves by our goalie kept us in the game. A goal from Kieran Kelly turned the game Martins way , half-time 1-6 to 0-4. Martins went on to build on the lead and a goal from a twenty metre from Stephen Murphy after Luke Maher had been fowled ensured victory. Final score 2-13 to 1-10. Best wishes to Damien Tynan after his recent operation, also great to see Don Callinan back playing after his injuries.
Team David Breen, Brian Cadogan, Martin Dowling, Niall Moran, Alan Murphy, Aidan Lalor, Mick Morrissey, Michael Mullhall 0-1,Damien Maher 0-2, Kieran Kelly 1-2,Stephen Murphy 1-6, Tom Morrissey 0-1,Luke Maher 0-1,Brian Mulhall, Noel Darcy.
Subs Eugene Maher, Nicky Purcell (used),Thomas Walsh (used),Aidan Murphy (used),Don Callinan (used),David Dooley (used), James Callinan.
Selectors Tom Agar ,Paddy Kehoe.
First Aid Dermot Lalor.
Ref Ollie O Neill. 14 July 2011.
A night not to be missed
St. Martins Hurling & Muckalee Football clubs will hold their Annual Benefit night on Friday 5th August at Kilkenny Dog Track.
Tickets €10 (inc. Race Card) can be purchased from any committee member. First prize €500 sponsored by Cds metalwork & St Martins Hurling club. Second : Midweek Hotel Break sponsoed by Springhill Court Hotel
This is a Family fun night so come along and support it.
County Title for U14 Girls
The u14 camogie team played Thomastown in the roinn A final on Sunday afternoon in Palmerstown. Having played each other during the year they knew that their was nothing between the sides. Thomastown opened the scoring and were ahead by 1-01 before Martins got in for a goal. This settled Martins and they continued to work hard leaving the Half time score St. Martins 3-03 Thomastown 4-04 . The second half started with everyone giving it all but it was Thomastown who scored first to put 3 between the sides. Martins secured a free which was put to the back of the net. This left the sides level but Martins added another goal. Thomastown were given a penalty in last few minutes but Martins saved and cleared the ball up the field. Final score St. Martins 5-04 Thomastown 4-04.
Well done to everyone.
Team: Megan o Keeffe, Marian Morrissey, Shauna Dowling, Charlott Huston, Lydia Huston, Amy Nolan, Heleema Dowd, Katie Nolan, Monica Cassidy, Tracey Farrell, Ciara Butler, Aine Murphy, Roisin cody, Edel Coonan, Laura Tynan. Subs: Kate Geoghegan(used) Amanda Meaney, Marrissa Brien,Eilis Brennan, Emma Manning, Sophie Malone, Ciara Malone.
Selectors; Bernie Coonan, Seamus Nolan, Dick Farrell, Danielle Coonan.
Trainer: Martin Dowd
Ref: John Mc Cormack
u14 roinn A County Champions 2011
Seniors win
St. Martins and Fenians of Johnstown served up a hard fought game in Ballyragget in the fourth roundof the Senior Hurling League. A goal from corner forward Robert Shore was the differance between the sides after a well contested opening half,1-7 to 0-7. Martins improved on the turn around with the defenders and midfielders giving a good supply to the forwards who got the scores to keep Martins on top . Final score 1-15 to 0-13 .
Team Colin Mcgrath, Shane Cadogan, Patrick Nolan, Ollie Walsh, Alan Murphy, James Dowling, Ronan Maher, Damien Maher, Shane Coonan 0-1,John Mulhall 0-3,Eoin McGrath 0-1,Joe Maher 0-1, Tomas Breen, John Maher 0-8, Robert Shore 1-0.
Subs Stephen Murphy,Niall Moran (used),Canice Maher 0-1, Paul Maher (used),Brendan Maher, Aiden Lalor, Bryan Byrne, Noel Darcy, Michael Mulhall, Pauric Haughney, Brian Cadogan,Luke Maher, David Breen, Kieran Kelly, Brian Mulhall, Mick Morrissey.
Manager Sean O Neill Selectors John Mcgrath, Brendan Morrissey,Jonny Brennan.
Skills coach Niall Moloney
First aid Dermot Lalor
Ref.Maurice Flynn
Junior A defeat
St.Martins JuniorA suffered a heavy defeat to Tullaroan in the Junior A league championship. Martins trailed at the break 0-5 to 3-11.Final score 2-22 to 1-11.
Team Eugene Maher, Thomas Walsh, Geoff Doyle, Dave Dooley , David Tynan, Brian Byrne, Nicholas Purcell, Kieran Kelly, Michael Mulhall, Stephen Murphy 1-2, TomMorrissey 0-1,James Callanan, John Haughney, Brian Mulhall,Dermot Lalor.
