Junior’s down in Larchfield
Two goals from James Stephens was the main difference the sides in this Junior Championship group game. Martins had first use of a fresh wind but their shooting was off and they trailed at the break 1-5 to 0-3. Martins played well against the wind especially in the last quarter but the goals would not come . Final score 0-11 to 2-12.
Team Eugene Maher, Thomas Walsh, Brendan Maher, Brian Cadigan, Aidan Murphy, Michael Morrissey, Noel Darcy, Michael Mulhall 0-1 , Don Callinan, David Breen , Bryan Byrne 0-9, 7f 1 65, luke Maher, Martin Dowling, Pauric Haughney, Patrick Dowling.
Subs John Haughney0-1, Damien Tynan.
Selectors Nicholas Purcell, Jonny Brennan, Anthoiny Maher.
First Aid Lilian Holohan.
Umpires Brian Mulhall , Tom Agar.
Ref .Shem Gibbons
22July 2012
Junior A loose out
St. Martins Junior A side lost out to Near neighbours Conahy Shamrocks in the League/Championship. Muckalee was the venue and it was the visitors that were leading at half-time 0-11 to 0-5.Final score 0-11 to 1-17.
Team Eugene Maher, Shane Egan,Aidan Murphy,Thomas Walsh, Martin Dowling, Aidan Lalor, Ruari Kinsella, Luke Maher, Michael Morrissey, John Haughney, David Breen, David Dooley, Donal \shore,Pauric Haughnet, Damien Tynan.
Subs. Shane Kinsella, James Callinan, Kevin Tynan , Alan Kelly (all used).
Selectors Dick Dooley,Seamus Tynan, John Buggy, John Ryan.
Ref .John Guinan.
21July 2012
Third win
St. Martins chalked up their third win in the Senior Hurling League with a win over Dunnamaggin. The game was played in Bennettsbridge. Dunnamaggin opened the scoring with a point but Martins replied with the first goal of the game, good build up play by John Maher and John Mulhall set up Eoin McGrath who finished with a deft touch . Martins added the second goal with a fine delivery from defence by James Dowling found John Maher who passed to the flying Joe Maher who finished to the net . Dunnamaggin replied with a goal from a twenty metre free to leave just a goal in it with twenty five minutes gone in the opening half. Martins had to respond and they did immediately with a well directed ball puck by Colin McGrath that found Canice Maher who made good progress towards the goals before passing to Joe Maher to score his sides third and final goal of the game. Half time score 3-6 to 1-6. Wind assisted Dunnamaggin pilled on the preassure on the resumption but Martins defended stoutly assisted by the midfielders and attack who all scored from play. Final score 3-16 to 1-12.
Team Colin McGrath, Ollie Walsh, Ronan Maher, Shane Cadigan, Niall Moran, Patrick Nolan (Capt.), James Dowling, Paul Maher, Thomas Breen, Joe Maher 2-2, Brian Mulhall0-2, Canice Maher 0-3, Eoin McGrath 1-1, John Maher 0-4 2f 1 65, John Mulhall 0-3.
Subs: David Breen, James Maher, Brendan Maher, Mick Morrissey, Bryan Byrne 0-1, Pauric Haughney, Don Callanan, Noel Darcy, Brian Cadigan, Eugene Maher, Luke Maher, Robert Shore, Thomas Walsh
Manager: Sean Neill, Selectors: Brendan Morrissey, Johnny Brennnan, John McGrath, Trainer: Niall Maloney, First Aid: Dermot Lawler
Referee: Pat Dunphy (Carrigeen)
14th July 2012
Juniors draw
St Martins and Fenians of Johnstown played out a well contested draw in the Junior Hurling Championship, played in Coon. Martins had first use of the wind and Captain Brian Mulhall opted to play with it. Don Callinan got an early goal to set up a half-time score of 1-7 to 1-3 . St. Martins built on this lead and were six points up with ten minutes remaining but a goal by Fenians brought a them back into the game and they went on to earn a draw with a long range free from their own half back line with the last puck of the game. Final score1-12 to 2-9.
Team Eugene Maher, Thomas Walsh, James Maher, Brian Cadigan, Michael Morrissey, Aidan Lalor, Noel Darcy, Michael Mulhall, Don Callinan1-0, Luke Maher0-2, Brian Mulhall 0-5, David Breen 0-4,Damien Tynan , Pauric Haughney 0-1, John haughney.
Subs Shane Kinsella, Nicholas Purcell (both used).
Selectors Nicholas Purcell,Jonny Brennan, Anthony Maher.
First Aid Breda Tynan.
Umpires Ronan Tynan, Sean o Neill, Linesman John Buggy.
Ref. Ollie o Neill.
7July 2012
Good effort
St.Martins put in a good effort against Young Irelands of Gowran in the Junior A Championship/League in Coon. The half-time score was 0-7 to 0-9 in favour of the visitors.Both sides added goals in the second half with John Haughney finishing a long delivery from David Breen to the net, to leave the final score 1-20 to 1-15, and a win for the Gowran side .
Team Eugene Maher, Shane Egan , Michael Morrissey, Nicholas Purcell , Patrick Brennan, Aidan Lalor, Adrian Farrell, Mark Murphy 0-1f, Ciaran Brennan, David Breen 0-1, Damien Tynan 0-2,Shane Kinsella 0-8 f, Ruari Kinsella 0-1, Donal Shore 0-1.
Subs. John Haughney 1-1, James Callinan (used), Alan Kelly, Kevin Tynan.
Selectors John Buggy, John Ryan, Dick Dooley Seamus Tynan( score keeper).
First aid Robert Shore.
Ref. John Guinan.
24 June 2012
Kilmanagh win
St.Martins travelled Kilmanagh to take on Graigue-Ballycallan in a Byrne cup game that was cancelled last week due to the weather and came away with a win. Both sides started slowly but the game improved and turned into good contest . Martins had a narrow lead at the break 1-8 to 0-9, the goal was a deflected to the net by John Maher after a long delivery from midfield by John Mulhall. The second half was tit for tat with Martins finisging the stronger , final score1-15 to 0-14.
Team Colin McGrath, Brian Cadigan, Ronan Maher, Shane Cadigan, Oliver Walsh, Patrick Nolan, Michael Morrissey, Eoin McGrath 0-1,James Dowling, Brian Mulhall 0-1, Brian Byrne 0-4,Joseph Maher, Don Callinan 0-1, John Maher 1-8 4f, John Mulhall, Sub Eugene Maher (used).
Manager Sean O Neill
Selectors Brendan Morrissey, Jonny Brennan, John McGrath.
Skills Coach Niall Moloney.
First Aid Dermot Lalor .
Score keeper Lilian Holohan.
Ref. Eoin Hayes
24 June 2012
Win in Clara
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St.Martins made the short trip to Clara and came away with a win in the Byrne Cup Tournament. In a well contested game Martins held a one goal at the break 1-7 to 0-7 , the goal coming from Joe Maher after a pass from John Maher. The second half continued in the same vain with never much between the sides, a well finished goal from Don Callinan after been but through by Canice Maher seemed it would give Martins the win but Clara struck back for a goal with two minutes to go. This put Clara into a one point lead , Martins responded with a long range effort from midfielded Eoin McGrath that went all the way to the net. Final score 3-14 to 1-16 .
Team Colin McGrath, James maher, Ronan Maher, Shane Cadigan , Aidan Murphy, Patrick Nolan, Oliver Walsh, Eoin McGrath 1-1,John Mulhall, Joe Maher 1-2, Bryan Byrne )-3, Don Callinan !-0,Canice Maher 0-1, John Maher 0-7 3f 165, Noel Darcy. Brian Cadigan Eugene Maher , Mark Murphy (all used)
Manager Sean O Neill , Skills Coach Niall Moloney Selectors John McGrath, Jonny Brennan. Brendan Morrissey.First Aid Dermot Lalor . Umpires Brendan Maher, Paul Maher. Score keeper Hannah Maher.
Ref. Ollie O Neill
!9 June 2012
Junior A’S loose out
St Martins Junior A side lost out to Lisdowney in the Junior A League . The game was played in Lisdowney and the home dominated the first half to lead at the break 2-10 to 0-6. Martins could not make up the defecit in the second half and lost,final score 2-16 to 1-10.
Team Eugene Maher, Thomas Walsh, Aidan Murphy, Patrick Dowling, Michael Morrissey,Aidan Lalor, Nicholas Purcell, Mark Murphy 0-3, Jack Dowling, Ruari Kinsella 1-0, Tom Morrissey, James Callinan, Shane Kinsella 0-6 3f,3,65, Damien Tynan, Donal Shore 0-3, Alan Kelly on after 10 minutes.
Selectors Seamus Tynan, John Buggy, Dick Dooley, John Ryan .
First aid Robert Shore
Score keeper Seamus Tynan.
!6 June 2012
Paddy Cahill exit
St Martins made their exit from the Paddy Cahill Cup when they lost out to The Blacks and Whites from Skeoghvosteen in Coon . Result 0-8 to 1-19
Team Eugene Maher, Nicky Purcell, Brendan Maher, Thomas Walsh, Paddy Dowling, Aiden Lalor, Mick Morrissey, Michael Mulhall, Brian Cadigan 0-1, Ciaran Brennan, Brian Mulhall 0-1, Ruari Kinsella, Shane Kinsella 0-4 f, Damien Tynan, James Callinan 0-1.
Sub Bryan Byrne 0-1.
Selectors Nicholas Purcell, Johnny Brennan, Anthony Maher.
First Aid Lilian Holohan.
Linesmen Tom Agar. Umpires Damien Tynan ,Martin Dowling.
Score keeper Lilian Holohan
Ref. Paddy Bowden.
!3 June 2012
Byrne Cup win
St. Martins Played St. Lactains of Freshford in Coon and Recorded a win in Coon.The Home side held alead at the break 2-12 to 0-9 and ran out winners 4-20 to 0-17 .
Team Colin McGrath 1-0,.Brendan Maher, Ronan Maher, Thomas Walsh , Aidan Murphy, Oliver Walsh, Michael Morrissey 0-2 , Shane Cadigan, Niall Moran, Brian Mulhall 0-2, Eoin McGrath, Brian Cadigan1-1, Eugene Maher 0-1, John Maher1-11( 1-3 f), Damien Tynan.
Subs Brian Byrne1-2 , Donal Shore (both used).
First Aid Dermot Lalor
Skills Coach Niall Moloney. Manager Sean o Neill. Selectors Brendan Morrissey, Jonny Brennan John Mc Grath.
Score keeper Lilian Holohan.
Ref. Paul Huntson.
!2 June 2012
