Juniors loose out
Muckalee’s Junior footballers made the trip to Graignamanagh and despite having a competitive side out they were no match for the home side. Damien Tynan was the goal scorer, result 5-15 to 1-0 .
Team Brian Cahill, Shane Egan, Nicholas Purcell, Niall Clancy, Brian Cadigan, Conor Kinsella, Eoin Murphy, John Joe Kelly, James Kelly, Jack Dowling, Eugene Maher, James Callanan, Damien Tynan 1-0,Tommy Quirke, Damien Egan. Subs.Noel Darcy (used), Aidan Egan (used) , Ronan Tynan.
Selectors Tom Dooley, Richard Nolan, Seamus Tynan, Martin Dowd
Ref John Bennett
2/2/2014
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
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
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.
Club Championship
Muckalee made the trip to Pirecestown to take on Saint Fintans the Wexford Intermediate Champions in the Leinster club Championship. On a lovely day for the game it was Muckalee that opened the scoring, three frees in the first quarter and a point from play all from Colin McGrath with the assist from Robert Shore. In the dying moments of the half a good move from defence was delivered by Bryan Byrne to Eoin McGrath who took on his man and set up a scoring chance for Colin who finished expertly. Half time score 1-4 to 0-3. Muckalee were well worth their lead at this stage the defence , midfielders and forwards all combining well. The loss of a Muckalee defender for a second yellow card gave renewed hope to Saint Fintans who began to cut into the lead and two fine saves from John Coonan kept his sides hopes of victory alive. The last ten minutes when Muckalee added further points from Colin a free and a point from play after a pass from John Maher and John Mulhall got our last score to give us two point lead but is was Fintans who finished the stronger and run out winners by three points 0-13 to 1-7. Thanks to our supporters who travelled in such large numbers to support the lads.
Team John Coonan, Canice Maher, Oliver Walsh, Aidan Murphy, Michael Morrissey Patrick Nolan, Martin Dowling, James Maher, Bryan Byrne, Shane Coonan,Robert Shore, John Mulhall 0-1,Colin McGrath 1-6, John Maher, Eoin McGrath.
Subs Joseph Maher (used), Alan Murphy(used),Paul Maher Capt.(used), Noel Darcy (used) Stephen Murphy, Luke Maher,Eugene Maher, Damien Tynan, Shane Egan, Fionn Lalor.
Selectors Martin Dowd, Larry Maher,Ronan Ruane, Padraig Keegan.
3 November 2013
Leinster Club Football
Muckalee travel to Wexford next week end to take on Saint Finians in the second round of the Leinster intermediate Football Championship. Saint Finians had a convincing win in the first round against the Longford champions. Best of luck to the lads.
Magnificent Four
Muckalee made history with a great win after a titanic struggle against James Stephens in the Senior Football Championship played in Freshford. On a lovely day for football Muckalee set off at a blistering pace with three points from the assured boot of Colin McGrath the first a sweeping move down the field the second a pass from John Maher the third a free from the left sideline. James Stephens opened their account in the eight minute with a point from Eoin McCormack and three further points from Jackie Tyrell and a David McCormack free completed the scoring for the City side in the first half. The game took a significant turn in the eighteenth minute when a Bryan Byrne pointed effort came off the upright and the ever alert Robert Shore crashed the rebound to the net and from the resulting kickout scored a point after a pass from John Maher. Colin McGrath gave the men from Muckalee a one goal advantage at the break when scoring after a pass from Shane Coonan . Half -time score 1-5 to 0-5. On the resumption it was anyones game and the first score came from Robert Shore in the eight minute finishing well taking a pass from John Maher . At this stage goalkeeper John Coonan, the full back line of James Maher ,Oliver Walsh and Aidan Murphy had to show their resolve along with half-back line of Martin Dowling , Patrick Nolan and Michael Morrissey defending well under preasure. Captain Paul Maher , Joe Maher with Tom Morrissey and Shane Coonan did trojan work to take the fight to James Stephens. The Muckalee Selectors showed the strength of their panel with Canice Maher John Mulhall and Eoin McGrath coming on to good effect. James Stephens came more into the game with points from Niall Tyrell,Mark Hoban, David McCormack and a goal from Eoin Mccormack to take the lead with five minutes to go. Then Muckalee showed their worth as reigning champions to finish strongly with points from John Mulhall, Colin and Eoin McGrath and a well dispatched penalty from Colin after a foul on Bryan Byrne . The final score was 2-10 to 1-9 setting up a magnificent four in a row for Muckalee . Well done to Manager Martin Dowd, Trainer Ronan Ruane Selectors Larry Maher and Pauric Keegan and the rest of the hard working Officers and Comittee for all their work on and off the field. County Board Chairman Tom Brennan complemented the Teams ,the referee and his umpire and linesmen for their part and presented the Cup to Captain Paul Maher, who thanked the whole group of players and managment for their efforts in the win and Jim Bolger for his continuous support and sponsorship to Football in the Parish.
Team John Coonan, James Maher, Ollie Walsh, Aidan Murphy, Martin Dowling, Paddy Nolan, Mick Morrissey, Joe Maher, Paul Maher Captain,Shane Coonan, Robert Shore 1-2, Tom Morrissey, Colin McGrath 1-6 ,2f ,1pen, Bryan Bryne, John Maher.
Subs.Stephen Murphy, Canice Maher (used), Eoin McGrath 0-1,John Mulhall 0-1, Fionn Lawlor, Noel Darcy, Luke Maher, Eugene Maher, Damien Tynan, Alan Murphy.
REf. Tom Duggan Linesmen Pat Hayes and Eugene Ryan
1 Sept. 2013
16 League
Congratulations to Thomas Breen and to all the Kilkenny players and managment on their victory over old rivals Tipperary in a great game. Kilkenny were collecting their 16 League crown ,the game was played in Nowlan Park .
Juniors come up short
St Martins Junior’s made the trip to Larchfield to take on James Stephens in the Junior Hurling League but lost out by three after a well contested game. Martins had a one point lead at half time 1-6 to 1-5 , the goal was scored by Brian Mulhall. The home side came more into the game in the second and ran out winners 2-15 to 2-12. Thomas Walsh scored the second goal with a long delivery from midfield to give Martins the lead with ten minutes to go but Stephens finished the stronger. A nice feature of the game was the match up between former Kilkenny stalwart Philly Larkin and Shane Kinsella.
Team Jason Shore, Brian Cadigan, Aidan Murphy, Martin Dowling ,Patrick Dowling, Noel Darcy, Michael Morrissey, Thomas Walsh 1-0, Michael Mulhall, Luke Maher, David Breen 0-2 , Shane Kinsella 0-6,4f, Donal Shore, Brian Mulhall 1-3, Kieran Kelly.
Subs.Damien Tynan (used), Shane Egan (used),Eugene Maher (used), Jack Dowling (used), Aidan Lalor.
First Aid Breda Tynan
Selectors Aidan Lalor, Nicholas Purcell, Anthony Maher.
ReF.Peter Burke
Winning start
Saint Martins senior hurlers made a winning start to their Senior Hurling League with a hard earned victory over Tullaroan. In a well contested game their was never more than three points between the sides and at half time it was 8 points each . On the restart Martins built up a three point lead but a twenty meter free to Tullaroan was goaled to leave the sides level once more with ten minutes remaining. The response was effective from Martins and they went on to claim the victory, final score 0-15 to 1-10.
Team Colin McGrath 0-1, James Maher, Patrick Nolan , Shane Cadigan, Niall Moran, Oliver Walsh, Bryan Byrne, Canice Maher, Joseph Maher, John Mulhall 0-2(Capt.), Paul Maher, Thomas Breen, John Maher 0-10,(8f,1 65), Brian Mulhall 0-1, Robert Shore 0-1.
Subs.Jason Shore, Brendan Maher, Michael Morrissey, Noel Darcy, Eoin McGrath (used),Brian Cadigan, Paddy Dowling, Martin Dowling, David Breen, Luke Maher, Aidan Murphy, Shane Kinsella(used), Donal Shore, Shane Egan, Eugene Maher.
Manager Charlie Carter. Selectors Aidan Lalor,Richard McCarty. Trainer Ronan Ruane. First Aid Jenny Wallace
Ref. Denis o Sullivan
