U6 Camogie challenge
The U6 camogie girls played their first match in Muckalee on Friday 27th July against Dicksboro. Having trained hard all season the girls were really looking forward to testing their skills in this challenge game. The fine evening brought out the supporters for this big “match“. The St. Martins girls were up against a strong Dicksboro team but they never gave up and put on a great display right to the end. Both teams played well with some very good individual performances from both sides much to the delight of the supporters. A great evening was had by all and well done to all the players.
Team: Caroline Coughlan, Casey Farrell, Molly Farrell, Aoibheann Healy, Grainne Healy, Charlotte Hutchinson, Elle Kealy, Nora McCarthy, Roisin Menton, Leanne Patterson, Tara Roche, Abbey Tynan.
Poor Finish Costs Minors
An excellent start by St Martins saw them earn a 1-11 to 1-1 lead over Tullogher Rosbercon in Tullogher.
However a poor finish to the game cost them as they lost by 1-16 to 4-8 where many harsh lessons need to be learnt.
St Martins:
Jason Shore, Paddy Heffernan, Alan Kelly, Steven Walsh, Jack Dowling, Paddy Brennan, Richard Teehan, Shane Kinsella, James Callanan, William Trousdell, Robert Reid, Conor Dowling, Shane Dowling, Colm O’Neill, Donal Shore.
Subs: Eoin Murphy (Used) Tommy Quirke, Ronan Tynan, Conor Dowling, Aidan Egan, Damien Egan, Brandon Sheehan.
Junior’s down in Larchfield
Two goals from James Stephens was the main difference the sides in this Junior Championship group game. Martins had first use of a fresh wind but their shooting was off and they trailed at the break 1-5 to 0-3. Martins played well against the wind especially in the last quarter but the goals would not come . Final score 0-11 to 2-12.
Team Eugene Maher, Thomas Walsh, Brendan Maher, Brian Cadigan, Aidan Murphy, Michael Morrissey, Noel Darcy, Michael Mulhall 0-1 , Don Callinan, David Breen , Bryan Byrne 0-9, 7f 1 65, luke Maher, Martin Dowling, Pauric Haughney, Patrick Dowling.
Subs John Haughney0-1, Damien Tynan.
Selectors Nicholas Purcell, Jonny Brennan, Anthoiny Maher.
First Aid Lilian Holohan.
Umpires Brian Mulhall , Tom Agar.
Ref .Shem Gibbons
22July 2012
Junior A loose out
St. Martins Junior A side lost out to Near neighbours Conahy Shamrocks in the League/Championship. Muckalee was the venue and it was the visitors that were leading at half-time 0-11 to 0-5.Final score 0-11 to 1-17.
Team Eugene Maher, Shane Egan,Aidan Murphy,Thomas Walsh, Martin Dowling, Aidan Lalor, Ruari Kinsella, Luke Maher, Michael Morrissey, John Haughney, David Breen, David Dooley, Donal \shore,Pauric Haughnet, Damien Tynan.
Subs. Shane Kinsella, James Callinan, Kevin Tynan , Alan Kelly (all used).
Selectors Dick Dooley,Seamus Tynan, John Buggy, John Ryan.
Ref .John Guinan.
21July 2012
Annual Benefit Night
St. Martins Hurling & Muckalee Football clubs will hold their Annual Benefit Night at Kilkenny Dog Track on Friday 10th August.
!st Prize: €750 sponsored by CDS Architectural Metalwork, St. Martins Hurling & Muckalee Football Clubs.
2nd: GYM Membership for 2 for 6 months sponsored by Springhill Court Hotel.
3rd: Dinner for 4 sponsored by Newpark Hotel.
4th: 2 Green Fees sponsored by Castlecomer Golf Club.
Tickets cost €10 (inc. race card), available from any committee member or player. PLEASE SUPPORT.
Third win
St. Martins chalked up their third win in the Senior Hurling League with a win over Dunnamaggin. The game was played in Bennettsbridge. Dunnamaggin opened the scoring with a point but Martins replied with the first goal of the game, good build up play by John Maher and John Mulhall set up Eoin McGrath who finished with a deft touch . Martins added the second goal with a fine delivery from defence by James Dowling found John Maher who passed to the flying Joe Maher who finished to the net . Dunnamaggin replied with a goal from a twenty metre free to leave just a goal in it with twenty five minutes gone in the opening half. Martins had to respond and they did immediately with a well directed ball puck by Colin McGrath that found Canice Maher who made good progress towards the goals before passing to Joe Maher to score his sides third and final goal of the game. Half time score 3-6 to 1-6. Wind assisted Dunnamaggin pilled on the preassure on the resumption but Martins defended stoutly assisted by the midfielders and attack who all scored from play. Final score 3-16 to 1-12.
Team Colin McGrath, Ollie Walsh, Ronan Maher, Shane Cadigan, Niall Moran, Patrick Nolan (Capt.), James Dowling, Paul Maher, Thomas Breen, Joe Maher 2-2, Brian Mulhall0-2, Canice Maher 0-3, Eoin McGrath 1-1, John Maher 0-4 2f 1 65, John Mulhall 0-3.
Subs: David Breen, James Maher, Brendan Maher, Mick Morrissey, Bryan Byrne 0-1, Pauric Haughney, Don Callanan, Noel Darcy, Brian Cadigan, Eugene Maher, Luke Maher, Robert Shore, Thomas Walsh
Manager: Sean Neill, Selectors: Brendan Morrissey, Johnny Brennnan, John McGrath, Trainer: Niall Maloney, First Aid: Dermot Lawler
Referee: Pat Dunphy (Carrigeen)
14th July 2012
Minors run comes to an abrupt end
An early two goal blast by near neighbours Conahy was enough for them to gain victory in this minor league tie which ended St Martins run of three victories.
Till the young saints eradicate their slow starts they’ll face many tough matches. Final score, St Martins 1-5 2-10 Conahy Shamrocks
Team: Jason Shore, David Healy, Alan Kelly, Paddy Heffernan, Jack Dowling, Paddy Brennan, Loughlin Hogan, Shane Kinsella, James Callanan, William Trousdell, Shane Dowling, Steven Walsh, Brandon Sheehan, Donal Shore, Conor Dowling.
Subs; Tom Davies, Richard Teehan (used), John Joe Kelly (used). Ronan Tynan, Eoin Murphy, Tommy Quirke, Damien Egan, Conor Dowling,Aidan Egan
U 14 take on Comer at home.
Monday night 9th July say St. Martins U14 hurlers take on the group toppers Comer on Coon. With other commitments the home side found it difficult to field a full squad but mannaged it somehow. Not doubting the task ahead for one minute St. Martins lads worked well together from the throw in and managed to hold Comer to a few pucks of the ball at half time. With no subs available to call on, the boys struggled to keep up to the strength of Castlecomer but each lad fought to the bitter end and managed to find some great scores but the visitors won out in the end.
Team; Conor Phelan, Jason Comerford, Jack Nolan, Adam Kelly, Dean Farrell, Jack Manning, Adam Comerford, Conor Dowling, Cieran Fahy, Ciaran Cody, Evan Stapleton, David Baldwin, Richard O’Shea, Patrick Darcy & Joey Organ.
U14 hurlers travel to Piltown
Our U14 hurling team travelled to Piltown on 2nd July and came up short against a very strong Piltown team, but put up a decent score of 2-8. Well done lads!
Team
Colm Kealy
Jason Comerford/ Jack Nolan/ Adam Kelly
Dean Farrell/ Jack Manning/ Adam Comerford
Conor Dowling/ Ciaran Coady
Padraig Buggy/ Evan Stapleton/ Ciaran Fahy
Richard O Shea/ Ciaran Brennan/ David Baldwin
Subs- Patrick Darcy/ Conor Moloney/ Conor Phealan/ Joey Organ
U16 travel to Bennetsbridge
On Thursday 5th July our U16 hurling team travelled to Bennettsbridge looking for a win to make the shield final. After a good start we goaled after three minutes, but went in four points down at half time. After a good second half effort we went down on a final score of 0-19 to 3-5
Panel
Conor Dowling
Paddy Heffernan/ Jason Shore/ David Healy
Richard Teehan/ Stephen Walsh/ Loughlin Hogan
John Joe Kelly/ Brandon Sheehan
Tommy Quirke/ Robert Reid/ David Walsh
Mark Dowling/ Shane Dowling/ William Trousdell
Ronan Tynan/Adain Egan/Arron Healy/Conor Fahy/ Tommy Downey/Finn Dowling/Eoin Murphy
