Juniors come up short

Muckalee fielded a blend youth and experience against Tullogher Rosbercon in the junior football league played in Muckalee. One point separated the sides at the break with the visitors leading 0-5 to 1-1, the goalscorer was Jack Dowling. Despite leveling the game after the break Muckalee went down by two points after a good performance against a strong Tullogher Rosbercon side. Tommy Quirke scored the second goal and James Callanan was unlucky when his effort came back of the woodwork. Final score 1-9 to 2-4. Debutants John Joe Kelly, Eoin Murphy,Tommy Quirke, Brandon Sheehan and Colm O Neill were all part of the u16 Football championship winners last year .Shane Dowling was another making his debut at this level, well done to all.

Team Brian Cahill, Nicholas Purcell, Alan Murphy, Brian Cadigan, David Tynan, Conor Kinsella, Eoin Murphy, John Joe Kelly,Patrick Brennan 0-1,Adrian Farrell, James Callanan, Jack Dowing 1-0, Shane Dowling 0-1,Tommy Quirke !-0, Eugene Maher. Subs. used Richard Teehan, Brandon Sheehan , Damien Egan, Colm O Neill, Shane Egan(inj.) Ronan Tynan,Aidan Egan.

Selectors Seamus Tynan, Tom Dooley, Richard Nolan, Martin Dowd.

Ref. Paddy Bowden.

26 /01/2014

St. Martin’s/Muckalee 6KM Fun Run

St. Martin’s/Muckalee rescheduled fun run took place today. A good field of runners and walkers took to the roads despite the inclement January weather. Both clubs would like to thank everyone who made the event a success, particularly sponsors Richard O’Shea and Gerry O’Brien Butchers for sponsoring the race trophies and also to CDS Architectural Metalwork for sponsoring wristbands for every participant. The following are the results in the main categories.

Men’s Category:

Tom Brennan Time: 23.32mins
James Dowling Time: 24.34mins
Canice Maher Time: 25:21mins

Women’s Category:

Heather Purcell Time: 28.14mins
Lucy Lawlor Time: 28.45mins
Lucia Brennan Time: 29.10mins

Mens 40-50 Category:

Charlie Carter Time: 26.52mins
Nicky Purcell Time: 31.08mins
Frank Manning Time: 39.14mins

Men’s 50+ Category:

Seán Kelly Time: 28.55mins
Dinny Whelan Time: 30.02mins

1st Boy:

James Carrigan Time: 31.33mins

1st Girls:

Molly Ryan Time: 34.00ins

Late winner

In the first round of the senior football league Mooncoin were the visitors to Muckalee to take on the locals. On a blustery cold day it was Mooncoin who started well and took a two point lead ,Robert Shore opened the scoring for Muckalee and two further points from Michael Morrissey and a pointed free from Robert gave the home side a slender advantage at the break 0-4 to 0-3. A Bryan Byrne goal ten minutes into the second half looked to have put Muckalee on course for victory but a wind assisted Mooncoin side never gave up and they scored a late goal in injury time to claim the points. Five players made their debuts at this level Conor Kinsella, Adrian Farrell, Jack Dowling, Brandon Sheehan and Richard Teehan , all doing well. Final score 1-5 to 1-6.

Team John Coonan, Noel Darcy, Oliver Walsh,Aidan Murphy, Conor Kinsella, Alal Murphy, Martin Dowling, Bryan Byrne 1-1, 0-1f, Michael Morrissey 0-2, Adrian Farrell, Robert Shore 0-2, 1f, Jack Dowling, Shane Egan, Brandon Sheehan, Eugene Maher.

Subs Richard Teehan,John maher, Tom Morrissey, Shane Coonan (All used)

Manager Martin Dowd. Selectors Pauric Keegan , Larry Maher, Ronan Ruane.

Ref. Paul Huntson.

25 /01 / 2014

St. Martin’s Hurling Club AGM

St. Martin’s Hurling Club held their AGM in Coon Hall last night (Friday 17th) with a good attendance. Secretary Breda Tynan opened the meeting by reading the minutes from the previous year’s AGM. Outgoing Chairperson Richard O’Shea thanked everyone for attending. He said it was a good year in that our senior team got to the County Semi-Final and he hoped we could go further this year. He thanked everyone in the club who helped out throughout the year and praised the good work being done at under-age level. He congratulated Muckalee Football Club on winning 4 in a row and wished them well in their quest for 5 in a row. As he was outgoing Chairperson, he thanked his family and all those who helped and supported him the last 5 years and wished incoming Chairperson John Ryan all the best in his new role. Secretary Breda Tynan then gave her report with a run down of all the action in the different grades. She extended sympathies to all who were bereaved during the year. She gave a brief synopsis of club development and thanked everyone for their help. Treasurer Dermot Lawlor gave a detailed report of the club finances. He said that the member’s draw was our main income and we should encourage more to come on board. Guest speakers on the night included Bord na N-óg Chairperson Patrick O’Flynn and Muckalee Football Club Vice Chairperson Richard Nolan.

Officers elected were:

Presidents: Fr. Martin Ryan, Fr. Larry Wallace, Fr. John Delaney, Pakie Lawlor, Phil Purcell, Tom Dowling

Chairman: John Ryan,

Vice Chairman: Patrick O’Flynn,

Secretary: Breda Tynan,

Assistant Secretary: Annmarie Nolan

Treasurer: Dermot Lawlor,

Assistant Treasurer: Eamon Breen,

PRO: Annmarie Nolan,

Northern Board Rep: Liam Dowling

County Board Rep: Richard Nolan,

Senior Selectors: Charlie Carter (Manager) Aidan Lawlor, Ronan Ruane, Richard O’Shea

Junior Selectors: Tony Maher, John Buggy + 1 other

Junior B Selectors: Seamus Tynan + 2 others

U.21 Selectors: Seamus Tynan, Conor Kinsella, Ollie Walsh, Paul Maher, Joe Maher.

Designated Officer: Martin Stapleton

Child Welfare Officer: Matty Kealy

ASAP Officer: Liam Coogan

Football AGM 2014

The AGM Muckalee Football Club was held on the 10 of January 2014 in the Community Centre. Chairman Larry Maher in his address reflected on another fantastic year for the club with the senior team repeating the senior and league county double and in the process winning a record breaking fourth county final in a row. Manager Martin Dowd and fellow selectors Ronan Ruane and Pauric Keegan were also thanked for their efforts . Secretary Paddy Tynan gave a full report of club activities both on and off the field and treasure Patsy Murphy gave an audited account of club finances. The chairman also noted the contribution of his fellow officers, committee members, selectors,fas workers, Bord na nOg on winning the U16 and contesting the u18 football county finals. Main sponsor Jim Bolger was thanked for his continued support. Sympathies were expressed to all families who suffered bereavements during the year. . Richard O Shea addressed the meeting on behalf of St Martins hurling club and congratulated the club on winning their fourth senior championship in a row, and was optimistic that the two clubs could better their achievements of 2013 and his were remarks endorsed by Patrick O Flynn Bord na nOg Chairman.
Club Officers elected
Presidents Fr. Wallace, Fr, Delaney, Fr. Ryan,and Pakie Lawlor.
Chairman Larry Maher.
Vice Chairman/Field Chairman Richard Nolan
Secretary Paddy Tynan.
Field Secetary Breda Tynan.

Treasurer Patsy Murphy

Pro Anthony Maher.

County and Football Board rep. Patsy Murphy.

Selectors , Senior Martin Dowd, Larry Maher, Ronan Ruane, Pauric Keegan, Junior Tom Dooley, Seamus Tynan, Richard Nolan,Martin Dowd, U21 Joe Maher , Eugene Maher, Richard Nolan, Seamus Tynan.

2014 Draws

St Canices Credit Union SHC
Group A
O Loughlin Gaels		St Martins
Tullaroan		Carrickshock
Clara		Ballyhale Shamrocks

Group B
Danesfort		James Stephens
Rower Inistioge		Dicksboro
Erins Own		Fenians

Michael Lyng Motors IHC
Group A
Thomastown		Tullogher Rosbercon
Young Irelands		Conahy Shamrocks
St Patricks		Glenmore

Group B
Graigue Ballycallan		Lisdowney
Emeralds		Dunn maggin
Mullinavat		St Lactains

J J Kavanagh & Son JHC
Section A – Group A
Mooncoin		Barrow Rangers
Graignamanagh		Bennettsbridge
Cloneen		Slieverue

Section A – Group B
Galmoy		Kilmacow
John Lockes		Windgap
Piltown		Blacks & Whites

Section B – Group A
St Martins		O Loughlin Gaels
Mullinavat		Clara
Tullaroan

Section B – Group B
Erins Own		Dicksboro
Ballyhale Shamrocks		James Stephens


J J Kavanagh & Son SFC
Group A
Railyard		Clara
Kilmoganny		St Patricks

Group B
O’Loughlin Gaels		Mullinavat
James Stephens		Conahy Shamrocks

Group C
Muckalee		Mooncoin
Dicksboro		Glenmore

J J Kavanagh & Son IFC
Group A
Blacks & Whites		Rower Inistioge
Ballyhale		Bye

Group B
Piltown		Erins Own
Thomastown		Bye

J J Kavanagh & Son JFC
Group A
Railyard		Young Irelands
Carrickshock		Danesfort
Graigue Ballycallan		Bye

Group B
Carrigeen		Windgap
Muckalee Graignamanagh		Tullogher Rosbercon Bye