All Ireland Minor Hurling Final
St. Martin’s Hurling Club would like to wish clubman Seán Kelly, selector with the Kilkenny Minor team, and both Minor and Senior teams the very best of luck in their quest for All-Ireland glory.. Go n-éirí an t-ádh leat!
Great squad for U12 Go Games.
St. Martins Under 12 panel completed their go-games fixtures in Erins Own (Castlecomer) last Saturday with two excellent displays against the home team and St.Patricks (Ballyragget). With a great turnout of 26 players including 4 Under 10’s we fielded two teams and after two absorbing clashes emerged victorious in both games. Great credit to the players who showed great qualities of skill, determination and teamwork not only today but all through the year. A big thank-you to all the parents for all their efforts and a mention must go to Tom Shore who repairs the lads hurls and who does such a great job on them. The lads were presented with medals by fellow clubman Sean Kelly to round off a great mornings hurling.
Panel: Thomas Lawlor, Jack Farrell, Sean Farrell, Josh Dempsey, Tristan Roche, Shane Fahey, Shane O Neill, Bill Dowling, Matthew Shortall, Mick Brennan, Joseph Reid, Oisin Kelly, Aidan Kelly, Rory Buggy, Aaron Meaney, Kyle Walshe, Lorcan Agar, Conor Egan, Luke Burke, Russell Kealy, Tommy Flynn, Patrick Brennan, Cillian Byran, Conor Dooley, Cathal Keagan, Killian Dowling and Tadhg Gill.
Tom Kinsella Memorial Tournament Final
St. Martin’s took on Rathdowney/Erril in the annual Tom Kinsella Memorial Tournament this evening in Coon. Just as the game was about begin, the good weather of the day broke and the rain came down. The sides were pretty level in the first half matching each other point for point. However, just before half time, Rathdowney/Erril got a goal to go in a point up at half time. (Rathdowney/Erril 1-8, St. Martin’s 0-10.) In the second half, the visitor’s powered on as the homeside seemed to wilt under their opponents pressure. The only consolation for the Martin’s side was a well taken goal by Adrian Farrell to take the reduce the deficit just seconds before the final whistle. Rathdowney/Erril went home deserving winners with the Tom Kinsella Cup on a scoreline of 1-21 to St. Martin’s 1-16.
Team: Colin McGrath, Bryan Byrne, Ollie Walsh, Jack Dowling, Brian Mulhall, Paddy Nolan, James Dowling, Canice Maher, Thomas Breen (0-4), John Mulhall (0-1), Eoin McGrath (0-3), Luke Maher (0-2), Shane Kinsella (0-1), John Maher (0-5), Robert Shore.
Subs: James Maher (used), Paul Maher (used), Mick Morrissey (used), Adrian Farrell (used)(1-0), Aidan Murphy, Jason Shore, Shane Egan, Eugene Maher, Shane Cadigan, Brian Cadigan, Donal Shore, Noel D’arcy, Paddy Brennan
Team Management: Charlie Carter, Richard O’Shea, Aidan Lawlor
Rathdowney/Erril: Andrew Kavanagh, Paddy Bergin, Jimmy Corrigan, Alan Delaney, Joe Fitz, Paddy Menton, Patrick Purcell, Liam O’Connell, Shane Dollard, Tadgh Dowling, Darren King, John Purcell, Mark Kavanagh, Ross King, James Ryan.
Subs used: Damien Bowe, Eoin Burke, Jack Kelly.
Referee: Gay Rafter
31st August 2014
Captain of Rathdowney/Errill receiving the Tom Kinsella Cup off Tom Kinsella, with Chairman John Ryan
Rathdowney/Errill winner of Tom Kinsella Cup 2014
Drive for Liam Quiz
Well done to chairman John Ryan, vice chairman Patrick O’ Flynn, Tom Dowling and Pat Kelly who came third in the Drive for Liam quiz last night in Ranchers Return. Well done to all and thanks for participating!!
Byrne Cup Semi Final vs. Clara
In Clara this evening, St. Martin’s took on the homeside in the semi final of the Byrne Cup. The first half was a very tame affair with Clara racing into the lead taking their chances. Tom Breen, John Maher, Eoin McGrath and James Dowling pointed to reduce the deficit to six points at half time. (Clara 0-14, St. Martin’s 0-8). The second half saw a rejuvenated Martin’s side come flying out of the traps. Within two minutes, the deficit was cut in half when a long range John Maher free landed in around the goal. Paul Maher pulled on the dropping ball and sent it to the back of the net. After 20 minutes of hard work, stallwart John Maher got the equalizer with a pointed free. Luke Maher and Eoin McGrath traded points with their counterparts, but alas, it was Clara who got the upper hand with 30 seconds left on the clock to take the lead by a point. Final score: Clara 0-22 St. Martin’s 1-18.
Team: Colin McGrath, Bryan Byrne, Ollie Walsh, Jack Dowling, Brian Mulhall, Paddy Nolan, James Dowling (0-1), Thomas Breen (0-3), Paddy Brennan, Paul Maher (1-0), Eoin McGrath (0-3), Luke Maher (0-2), Shane Kinsella (0-1), John Maher (0-7), Robert Shore (0-1).
Subs: Thomas Walsh, Eugene Maher, Shane Egan, Brian Cadigan. Donal Shore, Adrian Farrell.
Team Management: Charlie Carter, Richard O’Shea, Aidan Lawlor.
Referee: John Guinan
26th August 2014
Tom Kinsella Memorial Final
The Annual Tom Kinsella Memorial Cup Final will take place on Sunday 31st at 5pm in Coon. Locals St. Martin’s will take on Rathdowney/Erril in this annual tournament. All support greatly appreciated.
Drive for Liam Radio Quiz
This year’s Drive for Liam Quiz will take place on Thurs 28th August in The Ranchers Return, Coon starting at 8pm. Come out and test your general knowledge! It will be broadcast on local radio to venues across Kilkenny. Please come out and support our County Senior and Minor Hurlers in their quest for All Ireland Glory. Table of 4 is €20. Great Prizes and craic guaranteed!
Field Day memories
A great big thank you for all your support to our recent Field Day. Thankfully the weather was very kind to our Club on Sunday and great fun was had by all on the family fun day.
Check your score time for our All-Ireland Scratch Cards
The times for the winning scratch cards are as follows…….. Best of luck to everyone and don’t forget you have 7 days to get in contact at 087-9558578
First Goal: 21:22
Last Goal: 47:42
St Martins Hurling and Muckalee Football Clubs(s) Fundraiser
Due to the demand last year, we are happy to bring back our Scratch to Match fundraiser this year. See below for details. Contact any committee member or player for your change to win €500!!
Claims Contact: 087-9558578
Terms and Conditions
· Scratch to match All Ireland senior hurling first goal and last goal times
· The winning times will be when the ball crosses the goal line
· Scratchcards cost is 2 Eur each
· The first and last goal times will be posted to stmartinsgaa.ie by 22:00 on Monday Sept 8th. The times will be determined by St Martins Hurling and Muckalee Football clubs and their decision will be final.
· What happens if no goal is scored in game? one scratchcard sold will have “No Goal” on scratchcard in place of an actual time – the holder of this scratchcard card will win the 500 Eur first prize.
· What if only one goal scored in game? This will count as the first goal and the holder of this scratchcard time can claim first goal prize of 500 Eur
· If the first or last goal is scored in injury time in either half the winning time will be the last second of normal time in each half i.e. 35:00 or 70:00
· There will be a 7 day period from the end of the game for people to contact the claim number and present their winning ticket.
All Ireland Tickets Draw
The draw for tickets for the All-Ireland Hurling Final will take place in Coon Hall on Sunday 31st August with registration starting at 7pm. The draw will take place after registration and is open to members only. Members must be in attendance for their name to be entered into the draw. Tickets for the All Ireland Finals will cost €80 for the stands and €40 for the Hill. There will be no family tickets for the final.
