Low scoring final
Muckalee appearing in their sixth final in a row were unsucessful in their attempt to make it five out of six.The game was played in Nowlan Park before apprecative followers but it was not to be for Muckalee , as Railyard triumphed after a well contested game. Colin McGrath opened the scoring in th fourth minute taking a pass from John Maher the next scores went to Railyard but Muckalee hit a purple patch from the twenty first to the twenty fourth minutes, first Colin McGrath scored his second point after a pass from Robert Shore , next Shane Coonan pointed with the assist from John Maher, and it was Robert Shore who provided the pass for John Maher to score Muckalees only goal of the game to leave the half-time score 1-3 to 0-3. On the resumption it was still all to play for and it was Railyard who took their chances to win with goal and a late point. Eoin McGrath got our only point in the second half with the assist from Bryan Byrne in the fifteeth minute. Although the lads were dissapointed with the loss they can take great satisfaction from their efforts over recent years winning four titles.Final score 1-5 to 1-4.
Team John Coonan, Conor Kinsella, Alan Murphy, Aidan Murphy, Michael Morrissey, Patrick Nolan, Noel Darcy, Bryan Byrne, Oliver Walsh, John Mulhall, Robert Shore, Shane Coonan 0-1, Colin McGrath 0-2, John Maher 1-0, James Maher.
Subs. Brian Cahill, Eoin McGrath 0-1,Brandon Sheehan (used), Paul Maher (used), Tom Morrissey (used), Eugene Maher,Shane Egan, Aidan Egan, Paddy Brennan, Damien Egan, Jack Dowling, Joe Maher, Martin Dowling (unavailable).
ManagerMartin Dowd Selectors Larry Maher, Ronan Ruane, Padraig Keegan.
Ref. Gavin Quilty
5July 2014
Dowling Family Cup 2014
St. Martins U12’s continued their busy schedule when hosting Bennettsbridge in the Dowling family Cup last Sunday morning. In ideal conditions both teams served up an outstanding show full of all the best that this great game has to offer. There have been many great games between the two sides over the last few years and this latest instalment didnt disappoint.
After a good start with two early points St. Martins got on top and added some great scores. Bennettsbridge battled back bravely and to their credit got some great scores of their own. After an action packed second half with the action swinging from end to end our lads held out for a well deserved victory and a delighted captain Bill Dowling and vice captain Conor Egan received the Dowling Cup from his Grandfather Tom.
Refreshments kindly sponsored by the Dowling family were then served and enjoyed by all. The many visitors were also highly impressed with the new car parking facilities and of course the pitch which was as usual in perfect condition.
Special thanks to all who helped out to make the day a great sucess, also to the lads parents who make the effort to get the lads to training and matches, indeed large attendances have been a feature of the year so far and of course to all the panel who have worked very hard all year and victory in The Dowling Cup was just reward for all their effort.
PANEL:
Jack Farrell, Sean Farrell, Conor Egan, Kyle Walsh, Aaron Meany, Rory Buggy, Bill Dowling, Matthew Shortall, Josh Dempsey, Tristan Roche, Shane Fahey, Shane O Neill, Russell Kealy, Luke Burke, Cillian Byran, Lorcan Agar, Tommy Flynn, Patrick Brennan, Aidan kelly, Josepy Reid, Thomas Lawlor, Oisin Kelly and Mick Brenann.
A date for your diary………… Bord na n’Og Field Day
St Martin’s Bord na n’Og are hosting a family field day on Sunday 20th July 2014 in Muckalee GAA Pitch at 2pm.
A Fun filled family day is planned with lots of activities including our U-6 hurlers making their debuts in a mini game & there will also be games at U-8 & U-10 level.
Your support will be greatly appreciated. More updates shortly.
Dowling Cup
Our U.12’s will play Bennetsbridge in the final of the Dowling Family Cup on this Sunday (29th June) in Coon at 11.30am.. Please come out and support our younger players. Refreshments in Coon Hall afterwards.
Byrne Cup Rd.2 vs. St. Lachtain’s
On a very calm evening in Coon, the locals took on St. Lachtain’s of Freshford in the second round of the Byrne Cup. In front of a small crowd, Luke Maher opened his side’s scoring with a point. Straight after that, the Freshford side got themselves off the mark with a point. They went 3-1 up before St. Martin’s found their feet and it was level pegging all the way through with points from Canice Maher, Shane Kinsella, Eoin McGrath, Tom Breen and Robert Shore. With five minutes left in the first half, Martin’s pulled away with further points from Shane Kinsella and John Maher been accurate on free’s to put the score at St. Martin’s 0-11, St. Lachtain’s 0-7 at half time. The second half restarted with St. Martin’s reasserting themselves and they continued to pull away with substitute Shane Coonan getting his name on the score board with two points from play. Lachtain’s tried their best to pull back the deficit with a well worked goal from Stephen Farrell, quickly followed by a point from Johnny Fitz to leave the minimum between the sides. However, the Martin’s men did not wilt as Luke Maher, Shane Kinsella, John Maher, Tom Breen and Robert Shore all took their scores when the opportunities arose with Eoin McGrath finishing off the game with the last point. St. Martin’s picked up their second win on a scoreline of 0-23 to St. Lachtain’s 1-14.
Team: Colin McGrath, Martin Dowling, Noel D’arcy, Jack Dowling, Brian Mulhall, James Dowling, Thomas Walsh, Canice Maher (0-1), Shane Kinsella (0-3), Luke Maher (0-2), Tom Breen (0-3), Robert Shore (0-4), John Maher (0-6), Eoin McGrath (0-2), Donal Shore.
Subs: Shane Coonan (used)(0-2), Ollie Walsh (used), Damien Tynan, (used), Brian Cadigan(used), Shane Egan, Eugene Maher, Kieran Kelly.
Team Management: Charlie Carter, Ronan Ruane, Aidan Lawlor.
Referee: Paul Hunston
24th June 2014
Byrne Cup Rd. 1 vs Lisdowney
On a glorious summer evening in Lisdowney, St. Martin’s took on the homeside in the first round of the Byrne Cup. Lisdowney were slow to get started and St. Martin’s took full advantage of this with Tom Breen scoring the first goal of the game followed by points from John Maher and Robert Shore. Lisdowney scored a brace of points before scoring a goal of their own 20 minutes into the game. After that, St. Martin’s upped the pace to keep their opponents at bay with points from Adrian Farrell, John Maher, Eoin McGrath and Shane Kinsella to cancel out points from Lisdowney. The half time score stood at St. Martin’s 1-8, Lisdowney 1-5.
The second half continued as the first half began with goals from Tom Breen and Donal Shore within the first 2 minutes. The visitors found it hard to hit the target but still kept ahead with points from Canice Maher, Brian Cadigan and John Maher, been accurate on free’s, plus a further two goals from Donal Shore as they went on to take the spoils on a scoreline of 5-13 to 2-11.
Team: Eugene Maher, Aidan Murphy, Paddy Nolan, Noel D’arcy, Brian Mulhall, James Dowling, Mick Morrissey, Canice Maher (0-3), Adrian Farrell (0-1), Paul Maher, Tom Breen (2-0), John Maher (0-5), Shane Kinsella (0-1), Eoin McGrath (0-1), Robert Shore (0-1).
Subs: Donal Shore (3-0)(used), Thomas Walsh (used), Luke Maher (used), Brian Cadigan (0-1) (used), Jack Dowling (used), Damien Tynan, Shane Dowling.
Team Management: Charlie Carter, Aidan Lawlor, Ronan Ruane,
Referee: Eugene Ryan
17th June 2014
Kevin Fennelly Semi-Final
On a breezy Sunday evening, St. Martin’s and Barrow Rangers lined out in the Kevin Fennelly Cup. St. Martin’s, assisted with the wind in the first half, kept up with their opponents despite them getting a goal midway through the half. It was a close first half with Shane Kinsella, Mick Morrissey, Donal Shore, Luke Maher and Thomas Walsh all trading scores with the Paulstown side, leaving the half time score St. Martin’s 0-10 Barrow Rangers 1-6. However, with the loss of Mick Morrissey and Luke Maher through injury early in the second half, and Ranger’s aided by the strong breeze up the field, the second half clearly belonged to them. St. Martin’s, though been accurate when they did get scoring chances were not strong enough for their counterparts. The Barrow Rangers outfit went on to win on scoreline of 2-19 to St. Martin’s 0-17.
Team: Paul Maher, Martin Dowling, Aidan Murphy, Shane Egan, Jack Dowling, Mick Morrissey (0-1), Alan Murphy, Paddy Brennan, Adrian Farrell (0-2), Luke Maher (0-5), Shane Kinsella (0-5), Thomas Walsh (0-1), Eugene Maher, James Kelly, Donal Shore (0-3). Subs: Damien Tynan, Tommy Quirke, Eoin Murphy, John Haughney (all used)
Selectors: Anthony Maher, John Buggy.
Referee: Eamon Mansfield
8th June 2014
U12 Hurling squad welcome Offaly visitors
Ballinamere from Offaly were welcome visitors to well appointed Coon last Saturday. The heavy showers failed to dampen spirits and the large attendance were treated to a fine display from start to finish, indeed Michael Duignan former Offaly hurler and Sunday game analyst was very impressed with the ability of both panals. Thanks to Ronan Ruane for organising the game and to all who helped on the day.
PANEL: Jack Farrell, Sean Farrell, Thomas Lawlor, Tristan Roche, Tommy Flynn, Matthew Shortall, Joseph Reid, Rory Buggy, Conor Egan, Josh Dempsey, Shane Fahey, Shane O Neill, Oisin Kelly, Aidan Kelly, Russel Kealy, Cilian Byran, Patrick Brennan, Bill Dowling, Luke Burke, Kyle Walsh, Lorcan Agar, Aaron Meany, Michael Brennan.
Best wishes for upcoming State exams.
We would like to wish all of our members and their families who are involved in State exams next week the very best of luck and hopefully all of their hard work will prove to be worth it.
Remember to eat well, rest well, and try not to get too stressed. You will be back in the field before you know it.
Junior B “Joe Walsh” Cup
On a very damp evening in Threecastles, an under-strength St. Martin’s Junior B team took on the locals. Threecastles got off to a flying start and went four points up before Ronan Tynan finished the ball to the net to reduce the deficit somewhat. However, things steadily went down hill with Threecastles going on the rampage scoring points and goals to leave the half time score Threecastles 2-11, St. Martin’s 1-5. With a goal for the local side straight after the resumption, it finished St. Martin’s off, as Threecastles went on as winners on a scoreline of 3-20 to St. Martin’s 1-9.
Team: Martin Dowd, Jack Dowling, Martin Dowling, Shane Egan, Ruairí Kinsella, Alan Murphy, Conor Kinsella, Adrian Farrell (0-7), James Kelly (0-1), Aidan Egan, Nicky Purcell (0-1), Eugene Maher, Kevin Tynan, Damien Tynan, Ronan Tynan (1-0).
Team Selectors: Seamus Tynan, Conor Kinsella, Nicky Purcell.
Referee: John Guinan
24th May 2014
