Early exit
Muckalee and Railyard met in the first round of the Junior football Championship in Coon. On a cold wet and windy afternoon Muckalee had the first use of the elements and were leading at half time 0-6 to 0-2. Jason Shore had three fine points Eugene Maher, Damien Tynan and James Kelly were also on the scoreboard. Railyard made good use of the elements in the second half but were matched all the way by a determined home side who regained the lead in the fifty second minute with a goal from Eoin Murphy who finished well after a great effort from Brandon Sheehan brought a super save from the Railyard goalie. Two further points from Railyard put them the next round the winner coming in added time. Final score 1-6 to 1-7. A fair year overall for the mainly youthful side with some older lads in the mix who improved with every game. Conor Dowling made his debut at this level and did well.
Team Brian Cahill, Colm o Neill, Nicholas Purcell, Shane Egan, Brian Cadogan, Conor Kinsella, Eoin Murphy 1-0, James Kelly 0-1f, James Callinan, Fionn Lalor, Jason Shore 0-3, Eoin o Mahony, Damien Tynan 0-1, Brandon Sheehan, Eugene Maher 0-1.
Subs Conor Dowling(used), Damien Egan, Aidan Egan.
Selectors Tom Dooley ,Seamus Tynan, Richard Nolan,Martin Dowd
Ref. John Guinan
28/2/2015
League Semi-Final
Muckalee had home advantage in the league semi final against near neighbours Railyard who made the short trip to Coon. Two early pointed frees from John Maher gave Muckalee a decent start but Railyard opened their scoring in the twentieth minute and went on to lead at the break 1-3 to 0-2, the goal came from a high ball into the square that took a deflection in added time. Railyard added three points to build up a commanding lead but Muckalee came more into the game at this stage and played some of their best football with points from midfieldiers Joe Maher , Bryan Byrne and John Maher to leave a goal between the sides but the County Champions held firm and finished strongly with two points in the closing minutes. Final score 1-8 to 0-6
Team Brian Cahill, Conor Kinsella, Alan Murphy, Noel Darcy (Capt.). Mick Morrissey, Patrick Nolan, Oliver Walsh, Joseph Maher 0-2, Bryan Byrne 0-1, Shane Coonan, John Mulhall, Brandon Sheehan, Eugene Maher, John Maher 0-3 f, Shane Dowling.
Subs.Colin McGrath (used), Damien Tynan (used), Shane Egan, Aidan Egan, Jack Dowling, Damien Egan, Eoin Murphy, Aidan Murphy (inj.),John Coonan (inj.),Paul Maher (inj.)
Selectors Tom Cullen, Larry Maher, Martin Dowd
Ref. John Guinan
21/2/2015
It’s membership fee time again
As preparations begin for the new season the time has come to renew membership for St. Martins / Muckalee members fund. Collectors will be calling to you very soon. New members very welcome from at home or abroad.
If you need any information or would like to join or support this great club please send your request to secretary.stmartins.kilkenny@gaa.ie
Juvenile Camogie Registration
St. Martin’s Juvenile Camogie registration in Muckalee Community Centre Monday 23rd February 7.30-9 pm.
Bord Na Nog Registration Night
St Martins Bord na Nog registration night will take place on Thursday 12th between 7.30 and 9 o clock in Muckalee Community Centre.
Anyone wishing to pay their family Membership can do so on the night.
Juvenile Camogie AGM
St. Martin’s Juvenile Camogie Club AGM being be held on Thursday 12 February at 8pm in Muckalee School.
New Grounds
Muckalee were away to James Stephens in their last game in the group stages of the Senior Football League. The game was played in their impressive new grounds on the Kells road. Colin McGrath opened the scoring with a point in the third minute his first of many in this game. Other scores in the first for Muckalee were Joseph Maher , Shane Coonan and Eugene Maher. James Stephens were well in the game at the break .Half time score 0-7 to 0-5. The turning point of the second half was a penalty scored by Colin McGrath after a foul on himself he also added two points as did John Maher. Final score 1-12 to 0-10.
Team Stephen Murphy, Noel Darcy, Patrick Nolan, Conor Kinsella, Brandon Sheehan,Paul Maher, James Maher, Bryan Byrne, Joe Maher 0-1, Eugene Maher 0-1, John Mulhall, Shane Coonan 0-1, Colin McGrath 1-7 (0-1f 1-0p)John Maher0-2, Damien Tynan.
Subs Brian Cahill, Tom Morrissey (used),Patrick Brennan (used), Shane Dowling (used), Shane Egan (used), James Callinan (used) Damien Egan, Jack Dowling, Aidan Egan.
Selectors Tom Cullen,Larry Maher, Martin Dowd
Ref. Paddy Bowden
7/2/2015
First outing
Muckalee had their first outing in the Senior Football League against O Loughlin Gaels with a home game under lights . Shane Coonan opened the scoring in the third minute but the visitors replied with three points followed by a Eugene Maher point after a run and pass from John Mulhall. With eight minutes remaining The Gaels scored the only goal of the match followed by a point to give them a good grip on the game, the last three points of the half were three points from Colin McGrath to leave it 0-5 to 1-4 at the break. The Gaels went on to hit three points and Muckalee had points from Bryan Byrne ,Colin McGrath, John Mulhall, Shane Coonan, and two from John Maher the last a late late winner. On a cold night of zero temperature Shane Dowling made his debut at Senior level and did well. Final score 0-11 to 1-7.
Team Brian Cahill, Noel Darcy, Conor Kinsella, Paul Maher, Brandon Sheehan, Joseph Maher, John Mulhall 0-1,Shane Coonan 0-2, John Maher 0-2, Eugene Maher 0-1, Colin McGrath 0-4, Bryan Byrne 0-1, Damien Tynan. Shane Dowling (used), Shane Egan, Aidan Egan, Paddy Nolan (inj.) John Coonan (inj.)
Selectors, Martin Dowd, Tom Cullen, Larry Maher.
Ref.Eugene Ryan
3/2/2015
Joe Dolan Tribute Night
Conahy Shamrocks GAA Club are holding a Joe Dolan Tribute band in their club house on Saturday February 14th. Tickets available from Pádraig @ 087 2467686 or Toddy @ 087 2672753 or at the door on the night.
First point
In their second game in the Junior Football League Muckalee and Graignamanagh played out a draw in a competive game. After a slow start Mark Murphy opened the scoring for Muckalee with a point followed by a goal and a point from Brandon Sheehan, the goal was set up by good approach from James Kelly and Jason Shore. Half time score 1-2 to 1-4. Muckalee made a storming start to the second half with two points from Jason Shore and a goal and apoint from Brandon Sheehan in the first four minutes. The goal came from a long range James Kelly free that was punched to the net. Graignamanagh then set about getting back into the match and fought hard to draw the game . On a cold night in Muckalee with temperetures dropping below zero towards the end of the game well done to both sides . Final score 2-5 t0 1-8.
Team Brian Cahill, Colm O Neill, Nicholas Purcell, Shane Egan, Brian Cadigan, Conor Kinsella, Paddy Heffernan, James Kelly, James Callinan, Mark Murphy 0-1,Jason Shore 0-2, Jack Dowling, Damien Tynan, Brandon Sheehan 2-3, Shane Dowling.
SUBS.Eoin O Mahony (used), Eugene maher (used), Damien Egan, Aidan Egan.
Selectors Tom Dooley Richard Nolan, Martin Dowd, Seamus Tynan.
Ref. John Guinan
30/1/2015
