Byrne Cup win
St Martins defeated Shamrocks of Ballyhale in the Byrne Cup final which was called off earlier in the week due to the bad weather. Shamrocks had first use of a strong cross field breeze and the half time score was 9 points each. Martins added two goals in the second half the first came from a pass from John Mulhall to Joe Maher who finished well, the second came from James Dowling who was set up by John Maher. Shamrocks replied with a goal of their own in the dying moments to leave the full-time score 2-12 to 1-13. Johns Park was in in good condition and the good size crowd enjoyed a well contested final. The Cup was presented to Martins Captain Patrick Nolan by Joe Pyke County Board rep.
Team Colin McGrath, Brendan Maher, Ronan Maher, Shane Cadigan, Oliver Walsh, Patrick Nolan, Niall Moran, Paul Maher, James Dowling 1-0, Joe Maher 1-1, Robert Shore 0-2 Brian Mulhall 0-1, Eoin McGrath, John Maher0-6,4f, John Mulhall 0-1. Subs: Mark Murphy,James Maher(used), Mick Morrissey(used), Brian Byrne (used), Luke maher (used), Don Callinan(used),Brian Cadigan, Eugene Maher, Noel Darcy, Aidan Murphy, Thomas Walsh.
Manager Sean O Neill.
Selectors John McGrath, Brendan Morrissey, Jonny Brennan. Skills Coach Niall Moloney.
First Aid Dermot lalor
Ref. Eugene Ryan.
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Minors Triumph
St Martins Minors are through to the quarter final of the championship after a fine win in Ballyragget.
Martins got off to a flyer leading by 0-10 to 0-3 as the game headed towards the end of the first half but they then conceded a goal.
Soon after the young Saints foaled themselves to leave it 1-11 to 1-4 at the break.
Despite playing against the breeze in the second half Martins actually won the half. Final score, St Martins 2-18 1-13 Galmoy/Windgap
St Martins: Jason Shore, Paddy Heffernan, Alan Kelly, Loughlin Hogan, Jack Dowling (Capt), Paddy Brennan, Adrian Farrell, Shane Kinsella, Steven Walsh, Shane Dowling, Robert Reid, James Callanan, Conor Dowling, Donal Shore, Colm O’Neill.
Subs: John Joe Kelly (Used), David Healy, David Walsh, William Trousdell, Tommy Quirke, Damien Egan, Aidan Egan, Brandon Sheehan, Eoin Murphy & Ronan Tynan.
Philip wins first Prize
Congratulations to Philip Agar who won first Prize in Draw at the Dog Night on Friday night. Philip won €750 sponsored by CDS Architectural Metal Work , St Martins Hurling & Muckalee Football clubs.
Second Prize of a voucher for Springhill Hotel went to Martin Costigan
Third Prize of a meal voucher for Newpark Hotel went to Tony Flynn Corbettstown
Fourth Prize of green Fees for Castlecomer Golf Club went to Mary Shore Coon.
St. Martins Hurling & Muckalee Football Clubs would like to thank everyone who supported them on the night.
Senior’s secure place in Byrne Cup Final
St. Martins seniors travelled to Clara to take on Young Irelands in the Byrne cup Semi-final. Conditions were perfect for this game and the first half ended with Young Irelands ahead by 2 points 0-8 to 0-06. Martins up their game in the second half and ran out winners . St Martins 1-17 Young Irelands 0-14.
Team: Colm McGrath, Brendan Maher, Ronan Maher, Shane Cadigan, Ollie Walsh(0-01), Paddy Nolan, James Dowling, Nial Moran(0-03), James Maher(0-03), Joe Maher (1-02), Paul Maher (0-01), John Mulhall, Eoin Mc Grath, John Maher (0-05 3f), Robert Shore (0-01). Subs; Luke Maher used, Don Callinan(0-01) used, Eugene Maher, Noel Darcy, Mick Morrissey, Brian Byrne injured.
Selectors: Sean O Neill, Johnny Brennan, John Mc Grath, Brendan Morrissey.
Skills coach: Nial Moloney
First Aid: Dermot Lawlor
Referee: John Walsh.
Junior A’s come up short
8/8/12
The Junior A’s took on Emeralds in the first round of the championship in Freshford on Wednesday.They lead by a goal a half time 1-07 to 0-07. Emeralds proved to be the stronger in the second half and won by 1-11 to 0-19.
Team: Eugene Maher, Martin Dowling, Aidan Murphy, Shane Egan, Padddy Dowling, Aidan Lawlor, Nicky Purcell, Luke Maher (0-07 6f), Mick Morrissey (0-02), Damien Tynan, Tom Morrissey (0-01), Ruairi Kinsella (0-01), Dave Dooley, Podge Haughney, Conor Kinsella (1-0), Subs; Ciaran Brennan, John Haughney, Jamie Heffernan,(all used) Eoin Bolger.
Selectors: John Ryan, John Buggy, Seamus Tynan, Dick Dooley.
Referee: John Guinan
Juniors come up short
7/8/12
The Junior team travelled to Jenkinstown to take on O’ Loughlin’s in the North Junior Championship. O’ Loughlin’s started the strongest and were ahead at the break 1-10 to 1-05. It was O’ Loughlin’s who were first to score in the second half with 3 unanswered points to put 8 between the sides. Martins then started to dominate with points from Brian Byrne, Luke Maher and Brian Mulhall to leave the sides level with 6mins remaining. O’ loughlin’s finished the strongest and won by 2-17 to 1-15.
Team: David Breen, Aidan Murphy, Brendan Maher, Brian Cadigan, Alan Murphy, Aidan lawlor, Noel Darcy,Micheal Mulhall, Mick Morrissey(0-1), Brian Byrne (0-8), Brian Mulhall(0-1), Don Callanan, Tom Morrissey(1-1), Podge Haughney, Luke Maher(0-4). Subs: Eugene Maher (used) Martin Dowling (used) Conor Kinsella, Paddy Dowling. Damien Tynan. Selectors: Johnny Brennan, Nicky Purcell, Anthony Maher. First Aid: Dermot lawlor Referee; Denis O Sullivan.Minors show signs of improvement
In a tight tussle at well appointed Coon, Clara emerged with victory in the dying embers of this titanic tussle.
Clara led early in the first half but St Martins showed true courage to fight back and lead 1-8 to 1-6 at the break.
In a sea-saw bout luck deserted the Saints as they spurned a number of goal chances to lose by the minimum. Final score – St Martins 1-11 2-9 Clara.
St Martins: Jason Shore, Paddy Heffernan, Alan Kelly, Loughlin Hogan, Jack Dowling, Paddy Brennan, Steven Walsh, Shane Kinsella, John Joe Kelly, Shane Dowling, James Callanan, Robert Reid, Colm O’Neill, Donal Shore, Conor Dowling.
Subs: David Walsh (used) Tommy Quirke, Damien Egan, William Trousdell, Aidan Egan, Brandon Sheehan, Eoin Murphy, Ronan Tynan
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
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