New date for Family Race Day
Kilkenny Senior Hurlers Family Race Day has now been rescheduled for Tuesday 9th of April with the first race at 4.45pm.
This is a National Hunt fixture and there are 7 races on the card. The races are called after six of the Kilkenny Senior Hurlers and team manager Brian Cody.
Special guest will be Luke Mitchell who plays Romeo Smith in the Aussie drama Home & Away. He will assist Deirdre Shefflin and Elaine Hickey in the judging of the Most Appropriately Dressed Lady.
There are competitions for the best dressed ‘black & amber’ family and the best dressed student and we have excellent prizes for all the winners.
A draw will take place for two tickets for the Bruce Springsteen Concert in Nowlan Park in July. Application forms are included in the souvenir race card.
There will be live music by ‘The Waxies’ in the Miller Marquee and also an appearance by Irish comedian Paddy Courtney from 5pm to 8pm. A designated kid’s play area is being provided. All the Kilkenny senior hurlers and the Liam McCarthy will be in attendance for autographs and photographs.
Being in the winner’s enclosure in Gowran Park on Tuesday the 9th April will have a whole new meaning for us all as we joint the All-Ireland Champions of 2012 in an evening at the races in Gowran Park. It is an opportunity to pay tribute to this very special group of players for all the great entertainment they have given to us in the last number of years.
Kilkenny County Board and the Race Day committee would greatly appreciate if you could pass on this information to all of your members. Please note that the players fund will only benefit if you purchase tickets in advance.
Social and Medal Presentation Night: St Martin’s Hurling Club and Muckalee Football Club will hold a Social and Medal Presentation night in Castlecomer Golf Club on April 6th @ 9:00pm. Finger food and chat guaranteed. Limited number of tickets available and cost €5 from Breda Tynan or any committee member.
Coaches and Assistants note………………
Garda vettings forms are available form the Club Secretary and need to be completed by all. If you have not already done so or are in doubt about it please contact your Secretary and complete the “Garda Vetting Application Form” immediately.
Membership now due………………….
Hi all, it’s that time of year again I’m afraid and St. Martin’s GAA needs your memebership. Thank you to all who have paid up already and we ask that all membership is paid on or before 7th April next. Your continued support is greatly appreciated and new members are always welcome.
League winners
Muckalee retained their Senior football League title for 2013 against Kilmoganny at St. James Park. Kilmoganny were first to settle and raced into an early lead scoring 1-2 without reply before a score from Colin McGrath in the tenth minute, one of many he scored on the day settled the Muckalee men who trailed at the break 0-5 to 1-4. A much improved defensive display in the second half was called for and was delivered by one and all , to hold out against a determined Kilmoganny side who were in the game right up to the closing minutes. Final score 0-11 to 1-4. County Board Chairman Tom Brennan congratulated Muckalee on their win and both sides for their sportmanship, and Paul Maher as Captain.
TeamJohn Coonan,Noel Darcy, Oliver Walsh, Aidan Murphy,Michael Morrissey, Patrick Nolan, Canice Maher,John Mulhall , Paul Maher(Capt.), Tom Morrissey0-1, Robert Shore 0-1, Shane Coonan 0-1,Colin McGrath 0-8,5f, brian Byrne0-1, John Maher.
Subs. James Maher (used),Stephen Murphy, Eugene Maher, Luke Maher, Damien Tynan, Shane Egan
Manager Ronan Ruane Selectors Martin Dowd, Larry Maher.
Ref.Paul Huntson.
16 March 2013
Senior Hurlers travel to Young Ireland’s
St Martin’s Senior Hurlers travelled to Gowran this morning for their first challenge of the year with the homeside. On a bitterly cold day, it was a good workout and after an hour’s hurling, St. Martin’s finished on a scoreline of 3-7 to Young Ireland’s 2-10.
Panel: Colin McGrath, Brendan Maher, Ronan Maher, Shane Cadigan, Niall Moran, Ollie Walsh, Mick Morrissey, Brian Byrne, David Breen, Robert Shore, Paul Maher, Canice Maher, John Mulhall, Brian Mulhall, John Maher, Aidan Murphy, Paddy Dowling, Jason Shore, Noel D’arcy, Donal Shore, Brian Cadigan, Jack Dowling, Shane Kinsella, Shane Egan, Luke Maher
A very successful Cheltenham Preview night.
On Thursday 7th March last St Martin’s Bord Na n’Og held its second ever Cheltenham Preview night in the Vaults in Castlecomer. A great night was had by all with Richard O’Shea and Dick Dooley sponsoring refreshments on the night and.
Chairman Patrick O’Flynn thanked the trainers John Shark Hanlon, Phillip Rothwell, Fran Flood & Jockeys Tom Doyle & Brian O’Connell for their wit and all important tips on the night.
He also thanked the Bord Na n’Og Committee for their efforts ably led by Michael Brennan. He also thanked the staff of the Vaults & a those who helped in anyway.
Presentation to Tom Doyle with Patrick O’Flynn
On the night a special presentation was made to Tom Doyle to mark his retirement as a jockey. Some of the highlights of his career included winning the Galway Hurdle aboard Moon Dice, Follow the Plan in Aintree in a career that spanned 16years. The club wishes Tom Doyle well in his new career.
Seniors make final
Muckalee senior footballers qualified for the League Final when they overcame near neighbours Railyard in the semi-final at Saint Jamses Park. A great start by Muckalee wh0 scored two early goals put them in a strong position at half time 2-8 to 0-2.The goals came from Brian Byrne and Robert Shore ,with the assists from Robert Shore and John Maher . Railyard came more into the game in the second half put could not bridge the gap and with Robert Shore in fine point scoring form it was the double winners from last year who advanced .Muckalee third goal was scored after the combined efforts of Colin McGrath and Brian Byrne got the ball over the line. Final score 3-15 to 1-6.The final is due to be played next week v Kilmoganny.
Team John Coonan, Noel Darcy, Oliver Walsh , Aidan Murphy, Michael Morrissey, Patrick Nolan, Fionn Lalor, Paul Maher (Capt.), John Mulhall 0-1,Tom Morrissey , Robert Shore 1-7, Shane Coonan 0-1, John Maher 0-2, Brian Byrne 1-1, Colin McGrath 0-3. Subs Damien Tynan, Shane Egan, both used.
Manager Ronan Ruane with Selectors Martin Dowd and Larry Maher.
Ref>Eugene Ryan.
9-3-2013
Membership now Due
St. Martins Hurling & Muckalee Football clubs membership is now due collectors will be calling shortly. We would like to thank you for your continued support.
Minor Footballers bow out of League
St Martins bowed out of the Minor Football League where the early concession of goals in both halves proved very costly. Missing over ten players due to injury & county commitments they found themselves 1-2 to no score down after 7 minutes but they rallied back to 1-4 to 0-3 before St Fiacres struck another 1-2 to leave it 2-6 to 0-4 at the break.
Another early St Fiacres goal put them 3-8 to 0-4 clear but Martins fought back getting three goals and two points but they ran out of steam towards the end and time.
Final score; St Martins 3-6 to 3-11 St Fiacres
St Martins: Conor Fahy, David Healy (c), Robert Reid, Eoin Murphy, Conor Dowling, Alan Kelly, Mark Dowling, Conor Dowling, John Joe Kelly, Aaron Healy, Brandon Sheehan, Tommy Quirke, Adrian Farrell, Jason Shore, Damien Egan.
Subs: Ronan Tynan, Sean Maher, Aidan Egan (All used)
