Member’s Draw August-October 2013
Member’s Draw Results: August-October 2013
August Winners:
€400– Seán Kelly, Coon West
€200– Lisa Maher, Damerstown
€100– Bernie Coonan, Muckalee
€100– Myles Kehoe, Cassagh
€ 50– Ann Walsh, The Brow, Coolcullen
€ 50– Bridget Ryan, Clorinka
€ 50– Bernadette Dowling, Cruttenclogh
€ 50– Tom Comerford, Clorinka
€ 50– Tom Tynan, Hillcrest, Clorinka
€ 50– Paul Corcoran, Ballyfoyle
September Winners:
€400– Michael Brennan Jnr, The Glen, Ballyfoyle
€200– Frankie Morrissey, Carrigeen, Ballyfoyle
€100– Peggy Cahill, Muckalee
€100– Shiela Shore Jnr, Coon
€ 50– Annmarie Nolan, Knockmajor
€ 50– John Coonan, Muckalee
€ 50– Brenda Farrell, Damerstown
€ 50– Michael Callinan, Ruthstown, Ballyfoyle
€ 50– Bridget Ryan, Clorinka
€ 50– Eoin Maher, Muckalee
October Winners:
€400– Ann McGrath, Cruttenclogh
€200– Tom Lawlor, Park, Ballyfoyle
€100– Seamus Cody, Cruttenclogh
€100– Eddie Walsh, Coolcullen
€ 50– Kevin Cummins, Corbettstown
€ 50– Martin Dooley, Knockshanbally
€ 50– Paul Mullins, Kanesbridge
€ 50– Padraig Keegan, Ballyfoyle
€ 50– Una Kealy, Mothel
€ 50– Thomas Lawlor, Brookfield, Shellumsrath
Courage sees Martin’s through.
This afternoon in a packed St. Lachtain’s Park, St. Martin’s and James Stephen’s clashed for the second time this season. Eoin Larkin started proceedings by putting his Village side up a point from a free. That was to be their only score for almost 12 minutes. In the meantime, St. Martin’s went 4 points up courtesy of John Maher been accurate on free’s and John Mulhall pointing from the far sideline, along with Colin McGrath scoring a long range free. Been 3 points down, James Stephen’s turned the deficit around to a one point advantage with 4 pointed free’s, all from the stick of Eoin Larkin. The country men were not behind for long as Canice Maher won a puck out and laid a great ball off to Eoin McGrath who finished it over the bar to level the game. Niall Tyrell got a point from play and Eoin Larkin, once again, pointed from a free to put James Stephen’s 2 up. Mick Morrissey won a free when he was pulled down and Colin McGrath stepped up to the mark to reduce the deficit once more. St. Martin’s went ahead shortly before half time when the aforementioned Colin McGrath sent a rasper of a penalty to the back of the net. Eoin Larkin and John Mulhall exchanged scores leaving the half time score St. Martin’s 1-7 James Stephen’s 0-9. The second half was every bit as close as the first half with the sides exchanging scores with Eoin Larkin converting free’s for the city side while John Maher, Canice Maher and Colin McGrath kept the men from the hills ahead on the scoreboard. However, with just two points between the sides, Martin’s suffered a blow when a defender was sent off with a second yellow card. Eoin Larkin shot over the resulting free and Matthew Ruth levelled the sides with a point from play. St. Martin’s were rocked when Diarmuid Cody sent the ball to the back of the net to put his side a goal up. With 7 minutes left on the clock and 14 men, Martin’s did not hang their heads. Instead they battled and kept fighting. When St. Martin’s were awarded a 21 yard free, Colin McGrath was once again called upon. He stepped up and blasted the ball to the roof of the net. With time almost up, the city side had an opportunity to take the spoils when the hard working Bryan Byrne was harshly adjudged to have over-carried but Larkin’s free veered wide. The steady John Maher finished the game with a pointed free from 75m for St. Martin’s when Thomas Breen was fouled after a magnificent catch. They now march on to the County Semi-Finals on a scoreline of St. Martin’s 2-14 to James Stephen’s 1-16.
Team: Colin McGrath (2-3), James Maher, Ollie Walsh, Shane Cadigan, Bryan Byrne, Paddy Nolan, Michael Morrissey, James Dowling, Thomas Breen, Canice Maher (0-1), Eoin McGrath (0-1), David Breen, John Maher (0-7), John Mulhall (0-2), Robert Shore.
Subs: Jason Shore, Niall Moran, Brian Mulhall, Paul Maher, Brendan Maher, Noel D’arcy, Aidan Murphy, Brian Cadigan, Paddy Dowling, Shane Kinsella, Luke Maher Donal Shore, Eugene Maher, Martin Dowling, Jack Dowling, Joe Maher (inj), Ronan Maher (inj).
Team Management: Charlie Carter, Richie McCarthy, Aidan Lawlor.
Referee: Richard Dowling.
29th September 2013.
Martin’s fail to get going.
On a glorious evening in St. Lachtain’s Park, St. Martin’s, who really failed to get going, took on James Stephen’s in the Quarter final of the Junior Championship. After just half a minute, Shane Kinsella got the Martin’s men off the mark with a pointed free. However, that was to be the last score for 10 minutes. In the mean-time, James Stephen’s were on a roll and had notched up 4 points before Tom Morrissey who made a run from midfield slotted over a fine point with Paul Maher adding another seconds later. Shane Kinsella added another 4 points from frees before half time. James Stephen’s were on top of their game capitalising on their scoring chances and pulled away with two goals in quick succession to leave the half time score at St. Martin’s 0-7 to James 2-12. The second half was damage control for St. Martin’s as they plugged away with scores came from Shane Kinsella, Kieran Kelly and David Breen. The Northern men were unlucky with efforts to convert chances to goals but James Stephen’s were the stronger team on the day as they ran out winners on a scoreline of 2-22 to St. Martin’s 0-11.
Team: Jason Shore, Aidan Murphy, Brendan Maher, Brian Cadigan, Paddy Dowling, Noel D’arcy, Michael Morrissey, Luke Maher, Michael Mulhall, Tom Morrissey (0-1), David Breen (0-1), Shane Kinsella (0-7), Kieran Kelly (0-1), Paul Maher (0-1), Donal Shore.
Subs: Martin Dowling, Eugene Maher, Jack Dowling, Shane Egan, Conor Kinsella, James Kelly, David Walsh, Conor Dowling, Thomas Walsh
Team Management: Anthony Maher, Aidan Lawlor, Nicholas Purcell.
Referee: John Guinan
21st September 2013
Martin’s secure Quarter Final place
St. Martin’s progressed to the Quarter Final of the St. Canice’s Credit Union Hurling Championship as they overcame Danesfort this afternoon in Jenkinstown. St. Martin’s went ahead with points from Canice Maher, Eoin McGrath and James Dowling with John Maher been accurate on frees as they went 0-8 to 0-3 ahead. However, just before half time, Danesfort rallied with points from Richie Hogan and Cathal O’Neill as they whittled the deficit down to a single point to leave the half time score St. Martin’s 0-9 Danesfort 0-8. St. Martin’s came out in the second half with a sense of urgency and determination. Within the first minute of the restart, a long range free from Colin McGrath, taken from his own half, landed in the square. The alert Robert Shore got a flick on it and ensured it sailed to the back of the net. A minute after that welcome boost, Colin McGrath put 4 points between the sides when he landed another huge free from his own half. From there, the Northerners kept on the pressure and further scores from John Mulhall, Thomas Breen, John Maher and Robert Shore maintained their lead. All the while, the strong wall of defence with Ollie Walsh, Niall Moran and Shane Cadigan, guarded by the half back line of Bryan Byrne, Paddy Nolan and James Maher ensured that Danesfort didn’t breach enemy lines as both Richie Hogan and Oisín Daly tried for goals. The towering Brian Mulhall was instrumental in creating goal chances but could not shake off the Danesfort defenders to advance on goal. St. Martin’s ran out convincing winners on a scoreline of 1-18 to Danesfort 0-12. With this needed boost of confidence, St. Martin’s now march on to the Quarter finals of the Championship.
Scorers: John Maher 0-8, Robert Shore 1-1, Canice Maher 0-2, Eoin McGrath 0-2, John Mulhall 0-2, Thomas Breen 0-1, James Dowling 0-1, Colin McGrath 0-1.
Team: Colin McGrath, Niall Moran, Ollie Walsh, Shane Cadigan, Bryan Byrne, Paddy Nolan, James Maher, Canice Maher, James Dowling, Thomas Breen, Brian Mulhall, John Mulhall, Eoin McGrath, John Maher, Robert Shore.
Subs: Jason Shore, Paul Maher, Michael Morrissey, Brendan Maher, Noel D’arcy, Aidan Murphy, Brian Cadigan, Paddy Dowling, David Breen, Shane Kinsella, Luke Maher, Donal Shore, Thomas Walsh, Eugene Maher, Jack Dowling, Joe Maher (inj) Ronan Maher (inj)
Team Management: Charlie Carter, Aidan Lawlor, Richie McCarthy.
Referee: Eugene Ryan
14th September 2013
Martin’s shade tight battle.
A second half goal for Fenian’s in this St. Canice’s Credit Union league tie looked like as if this game had slipped from St. Martin’s grasp as they came under pressure from a gallant Fenian’s side. Played in a cold St. Lachtain’s Park, both sides went out to secure another two badly needed points. John Maher opened proceedings for the winners with a fine point from a pass by Canice Maher. However, that was to be their only score for 13 minutes while the Johnstown men notched up 4 points of their own from Kieran Grehan, Kevin Power and Mark Webster. The men from the hills did not let Fenian’s get too far ahead however and replied with scores from James Dowling and John Maher from frees with Robert Shore putting the Martin’s side up by a point. Just before half time, Conor Tobin pointed for the Fenian’s to leave the sides level at half time on 0-6 a piece. With the assistance of the wind, Martin’s men Thomas Breen, Canice Maher and John Maher came flying out of the traps after half time to put the side two up as they traded points with Fenian’s corner forward, Mark Webster. In the 37th minute, St. Martin’s lost the hard working Paul Maher to injury but the leader of the pack John Maher and John Mulhall increased the lead even further to put four between the sides. With a sense of urgency, Fenian’s upped the gears and mid way through the half, Johnstown’s Full forward Kevin Power found the back of the net to leave just the bare minimum between the sides. Carter’s men had it all to do but fine points from James Dowling, Thomas Breen, John Maher and Eoin McGrath ensured that Martin’s retained the lead. The Johnstown men went on the offensive continuously putting the ball in around the square trying to find the net but with the half back line of Bryan Byrne, Paddy Nolan and Michael Morrissey hitting a lot of ball during the hour and impressive full back Ollie Walsh with Niall Moran and Shane Cadigan and the ever alert Colin McGrath as the last line in the defence ensured the Fenian’s were kept at bay. With just 3 points between the sides, and time nearly up, Robert Shore fielded a pass from Thomas Breen and pointed to insure the Fenian’s men couldn’t take the lead as they ran out winners on a score line of St. Martin’s 0-18 Fenian’s 1-11.
Scorers: John Maher 0-7, Thomas Breen 0-3, James Dowling 0-3, Robert Shore 0-2, Canice Maher 0-1, John Mulhall 0-1, Eoin McGrath 0-1.
Team: Colin McGrath, Niall Moran, Ollie Walsh, Shane Cadigan, Bryan Byrne, Paddy Nolan, Michael Morrissey, Canice Maher, James Dowling, Thomas Breen, Paul Maher, John Mulhall, Eoin McGrath, John Maher, Robert Shore.
Subs: Jason Shore, James Maher, Brian Mulhall, Joe Maher, Noel D’arcy, Aidan Murphy, Shane Kinsella (used), Brian Cadigan, Paddy Dowling, Luke Maher, Brendan Maher, Donal Shore, Eugene Maher, Jack Dowling, David Breen, Thomas Walsh, Ronan Maher.
Team Management: Charlie Carter, Richie McCarthy, Aidan Lawlor.
Referee: John Guinan
7th September 2013
Juniors live to fight another day.
In this local derby, St. Martin’s and Erin’s Own battled it out in the second round of the Junior Championship. The St. Martin’s line out got off to a flying start working up a 3 point lead with points from Shane Kinsella, Bryan Byrne and Luke Maher before Erin’s Own got off the mark. However, with all of our half forward line of Tom Morrissey, Brian Mulhall and Shane Kinsella picking off points along with Luke Maher and Bryan Byrne scoring, St. Martin’s kept ahead of the Comer brigade. Just before half time, the towering and hard working Brian Mulhall was lost to injury after sustaining a hard knock and with that came the half time whistle to leave the score St. Martin’s 0-14 to Erin’s Own 0-7. In the second half, a gallant Erin’s Own side came out fighting to whittle down the deficit. They came within 1 point of the leaders when they got a goal to leave the score at 0-16 to 1-12. It was an exciting finish as both sides gathered all they had to make it to the next stage. Once again, Bryan Byrne and Shane Kinsella steadied the ship with the last two scores as St. Martin’s ran out winners on a scoreline of 0-18 to Erin’s Own 1-13.
Team: Jason Shore, Aidan Murphy, Brendan Maher, Brian Cadigan, Noel D’arcy, Bryan Byrne (0-4), Mick Morrissey, Paddy Dowling, Luke Maher (0-4), Tom Morrissey (0-1), Brian Mulhall (0-2), Shane Kinsella (0-6), Kieran Kelly, Paul Maher, Donal Shore(0-1)
Subs: David Breen (used), Martin Dowling (used), Eugene Maher, Shane Egan, James Kelly, Conor Dowling, David Walsh.
Team Management: Anthony Maher, Aidan Lawlor, Nicholas Purcell.
Referee: Maurice Flynn
03rd September 2013
Good win for Martin’s.
The long awaited 4th round of the Senior Hurling League took place this evening in Canon Kearns Park as St. Martin’s clashed with James Stephen’s. In what promised to be a cracker of a game it certainly did not disappoint. It was James Stephen’s who rushed ahead going 3 points to 1 up before Paddy Nolan raced up the field and laid off a nice pass to John Maher, who in turn found Eoin McGrath who coolly finished the ball to the net. Once again, the city side hit back to regain their lead but with points from John Maher, Joe Maher, Tom Breen, and Brian Mulhall, Martin’s were never going to let them get too far ahead and it was level pegging at 1-9 to James Stephen’s 0-12 at half time. John Maher and Eoin Larkin exchanged scores from frees early in the second half. Robert Shore won a dropping ball and ran towards goal finishing it beautifully to the back of the net. It was now the village who were chasing the game and with Brian Mulhall causing problem’s for the James Stephen’s back line,they were feeling the pressure hitting 4 wides in quick succession. Colin McGrath pulled off a great save when David Walton look certain to goal. A John Maher 65 and point from play after a pass from Brian Mulhall kept the scoreboard ticking over. St. Martin’s weren’t finished yet as Robert Shore’s one handed flick found the back of the net insured their second win of the league. They now face Fenian’s of Johnstown in the 5th and final round of the league.
Team: Colin McGrath, Niall Moran, Ollie Walsh, Shane Cadigan, Bryan Byrne, Paddy Nolan, James Maher, James Dowling, Canice Maher, Thomas Breen (0-3), Brian Mulhall (0-3), Joe Maher (0-1), Eoin McGrath (1-0), John Maher (0-8), Robert Shore (2-1).
Subs: Jason Shore, Paul Maher, Michael Morrissey, Brendan Maher, Noel D’arcy, Aidan Murphy, Brian Cadigan Paddy Dowling, David Breen, Shane Kinsella, Luke Maher, Donal Shore, Eugene Maher, Jack Dowling.
Team Management: Charlie Carter, Richie McCarthy, Aidan Lawler
Referee: Denis O’Sullivan
23rd August 2013
Tom Kinsella Memorial Cup
St. Martin’s hosted Oulart The Ballagh of Wexford in the final of the Tom Kinsella Memorial Cup in Coon which was in splendid condition for the game. In front of a nice crowd, the sides notched up three points apiece before St. Martin’s first goal came from Robert Shore but things went downhill for the homeside as Oulart picked points from all distances. The half time score stood at Oulart the Ballagh 0-13, St. Martin’s 1-6. The visitors picked up where they left off in the second half but before the end, St. Martins had one last goal left in the tank as Thomas Breen found Robert Shore who sent the ball to the back of the net once more. Oulart the Ballagh ran out convincing winners on a scoreline of 0-26 to St. Martin’s 2-13. Thanks to Oulart and Erin’s Own who participated in the tournament and organisers and we look forward to next year!
Team: Colin McGrath(0-1), Niall Moran, Ollie Walsh, Shane Cadigan, Bryan Byrne, Paddy Nolan, James Maher, Canice Maher, James Dowling, Joe Maher, Thomas Breen(0-1), Luke Maher(0-1), Eoin McGrath(0-2), John Maher(0-7), Robert Shore(2-0).
Subs: Shane Kinsella(0-1), Donal Shore, Brian Cadigan, Eugene Maher, Jack Dowling, Paddy Dowling, Jason Shore, Noel D’arcy
Team Management: Charlie Carter, Richie McCarthy, Aidan Lawlor.
Referee: Eamon Mansfield.
18th August 2013
Saints go marching on!
St. Martin’s went to Danesfort to take on Mooncoin in search of their second win in the Junior Hurling Championship. Both teams started out trading points with Martin’s points coming from Shane Kinsella on free’s and Donal Shore pointing from play. While Mooncoin drove a lot of wides, the northerners continued making scores with Shane Kinsella adding another 2 points to his tally courtesy of Paddy Dowling and Paul Maher winning puck-outs and getting the passes in. However, in the 25th minute, St. Martin’s suffered a set back when a player was sent off with a straight red card, for what, no one knows, but the lads didn’t let that get them down as Kieran Kelly got a great goal made from a pass from Tom Morrissey just before half time. The half time score stood at St. Martin’s 1-5 to Mooncoin’s 0-4 Mooncoin came out fighting in the second half in the hope of turning the game around but while they were shooting wides, Shane Kinsella and Bryan Byrne kept the scoreboard ticking over. Tom Morrissey extended the lead even further in the 16th minute of the half. In a great display of team work, Brendan Maher cleared a ball from the back line to Bryan Byrne who laid a quick pass off to Paddy Dowling. Great vision by Paddy saw the ball been delivered to Paul Maher who gave a pass to Tom. There was no doubt he was intent on goal as he hammered it to the back of the net to put 9 points between the sides. Mooncoin rallied in the last 15 minutes with Stephen Crowley, Cormac Fleming, Jamie McGrath and Eric Wall all pointing to reduce the deficit somewhat. The Southern men were in hard luck when Jason Shore and his defenders did well to clear away a goal attempt. To finish the game off nicely, Shane Kinsella and Tom Morrissey both scored points to help St. Martin’s run out winners with a score of 2-11 to Mooncoin’s 0-10. After a great team display, they now await the winners of neighbours Erin’s Own and Clara in the next round.
Team: Jason Shore, Martin Dowling Brendan Maher, Brian Cadigan, Noel D’arcy, Bryan Byrne(0-1), Jack Dowling, Michael Mulhall, Paddy Dowling, Luke Maher, Tom Morrissey(1-1), Shane Kinsella(0-8), Kieran Kelly(1-0), Paul Maher, Donal Shore(0-1).
Subs: Eugene Maher, Conor Kinsella, Conor Dowling, David Walsh, James Kelly.
Team Selectors: Aidan Lawlor, Nicholas Purcell, Anthony Maher.
Referee: John Walsh
18th August 2013.
Martin’s into final.
St. Martin’s and Young Ireland’s went head to head in Clara Gaa Grounds this evening in the Alyward Cup semi-final. On a dark, wet evening, the early exchanges were close. as they matched each other with points. However, the breakthrough came for Martin’s 10 minutes in when the ball was dropped into the square and Tom Breen connected with it to send it to the net. With that welcome boost for the team, they ploughed on making and taking their scores. The half time score stood at 1-8 to Young Ireland’s 0-8. The second half was a dogged affair with Young Ireland’s piling on the pressure scoring 2 goals of their own and went 5 points up. Whilst their last score came with 10 minutes left, St. Martin’s took advantage creating scores to reduce the deficit. A second goal came for the men from the hills when a long ball was sent in and David Breen caught it and finished it to the net while coming under pressure. The St. Martin’s men won out winners by the narrowest of margins 2-15 to Young Ireland’s 2-14. They now progress to the final where they await the winners of the second semi-final.
Team: Colin McGrath, Brendan Maher, Ollie Walsh, Shane Cadigan, Niall Moran, Bryan Byrne (0-1), James Maher, Thomas Breen (1-3), Canice Maher (0-1), Paul Maher (0-1), Joe Maher, David Breen (1-0), John Maher (0-7), Robert Shore (0-2).
Subs: Paddy Nolan, Eoin McGrath, Shane Kinsella, (all used) also: Jason Shore, Eugene Maher, Donal Shore, Noel D’arcy, Brian Cadigan.
Team management: Charlie Carter, Richie McCarthy, Aidan Lawlor
Referee: Paul Hunston
14th August 2013
