Junior A’s get off the mark
St Martins Junior A team got their first win of this year after a merited win over the Emeralds of Urlingford . Played in Muckalee the Martins selectors played seven players from the minor ranks who all responded excently to the challenge . Four of these were competing at this level for the first time Jack Dowling, Alan Kelly, Adrian Farrell, and Donal Shore who scored 2-3. Martins were in control early on and were leading at the break 1-8 to 1-2. Martins kept up their effort against a hard trying Emeralds side in the second half to run out winners 2-19 to 1-7.
Team Eugene Maher, Thomas Walsh, Aidan Murphy, Patrick Dowling, Patrick Brennan, Aidan Lalor 0-1, Adrian Farrell, Ruari Kinsella 0-2, Ciaran Brennan , Tom Morrissey 0-1, James Callinan, Shane Kinsella 0-10 , Damien Tynan, Donal Shore 2-3.
Subs Jack Dowling Alan Kelly both used.
Selectors Seamus Tynan , Dick Dooley, John Ryan , John Buggy.
Ref. John Guinan.
10 June 2012
Juniors win
St Martins pulled off a good win against All-Ireland Intermediate Club champions Mount Leinster Rangers. Played in Coon the visitors dominated early on but two goals from Martins forwards James Callinan and Eugene Maher left the half-time score 2-4 to 0-9. Rangers fought back to level put another goal by James Callinan after great approach work by Tom Morrissey set Martins up for the win , final score 3-9 to 0-17.
Team Mark Murphy, Nicholas Purcell, Brendan Maher, Brian Cadigan, Aidan Lalor, Mick Morrissey,Michael Mulhall 0-1 ,Don Callinan, Tom Morrissey 0-2,Bryan Byrne 0-4, John Haughney, Eugene Maher 1-1, Pauric Haughney, James Callinan.
Selectors Nicholas Purcell, Jonny Brennan, Anthony Maher.
First Aid Lilian Holohan
Umpires Ronan Tynan, Willie Lalor. Linesman John Mulhall.
Ref. Denis O Sullivan
5 June 2012
All County League loss
St Martins lost out to Dicksboro in this all County League tie played in Muckalee, Dicksboro led at the break 0-6 to 0-4. Both sides doubled their scores on the resumption but Martins short a few regular players could not bridge the gap , final score 0-8 to 0-12. Patrick Brennan came on in the second half to make his debut at this level and did well .
Team Eugene Maher, Brian Cadigan, Brendan Maher, Aidan Murphy, Thomas Walsh, Michael Morrissey, Noel Darcy 0-1, Michael Mulhall, Brian Byrne 0-3f, Tom Morrissey 0-1, Brian Mulhall, Paddy Dowling, John Haughney, Aidan Lalor 0-2, James Callinan 0-1.
Subs Patrick Brennan , ShaneKinsella (both Used).
Selectors Jonny Brennan, Nicky Purcell, Anthony Maher.
First aid Robert Shore.Score keeper Lilian Holohan.
Umpires Ronan Tynan, Patrick o Flynn. Linesman Don Callinan.
Ref John Guinan.
! June 2012
First Byrne Cup win
St.Martins had their first win in the Byrne Cup and had a win against O Loughlin Gaels in Coon. In a well contested game Martins led a the break after a shaky start, 3-7 to 2-9. Martins went on to run out winners 5-15 to 3-12.
Team Colin Mcgrath, Oliver Walsh, Ronan Maher, Shane Cadigan, Niall Moran 0-1, Patrick Nolan, Damien Maher (capt), James Dowling 0-1, Don Callinan 0-1, Canice Maher 0-4, Paul Maher 0-1,Bryan Byrne 0-4, Pauric Haughney , Brian Mulhall 1-1, Robert Shore 2-1.
Subs. John maher 2-1, Noel Darcy (used), Brendan Maher (used), Brian Cadigan ( used) Eugene Maher , Aidan Murphy , Thomas Walsh.
Manager Sean O Neill. Selectors Jonny Brennan , Brendan Morrissey, John McGrath .
Skills Coach Niall Moloney.
First Aid Dermot Lalor .
Linesman Aidan Lalor, umpires Thomas Kinsella and Nicky Purcell .
Ref. Paddy Bowden.
29 may 2012
Juniors win
St. Martins held out for a win against Clara in the Junior Hurling League, played in Clara. It was a sweltering summers evening, and Martins had first use of a fresh breeze. Half time score 1-6 to 0-6 Martins goal coming from a penalty scored by Bryan Byrne after a foul on Aidan Lalor. Clara started the second half well and were soon level but the Martins defence dominated for the last quarter of the game with the winning score coming from Don Callinan in added time. Final score 1-9 to 0-11.
Team Mark Murphy, Brian Cadogan, Brendan Maher, Aidan Murphy, Thomas Walsh, Mick Morrissey, Don Callinan 0-1,Michael Mulhall, Ciaran Brennan 0-1, Brian Mulhall 0-1, Brian Byrne 0-5 F, 1-0 P, Tom Morrissey, AidanLalor 0-1, Eugene Maher , Damien Tynan (used ) , John Haughney.
Selectors Nicholas Purcell, Johnny Brennan, Anthony Maher.
First Aid Breda Tynan. Score keeper Lilian Holohan.
Umpires John Ryan Tom Agar. Linesman Willie Lalor
Ref. John Walsh.
26 May 2012
Congratulations
Congratulations to former St Martins manager Tom Neville and present Muckalee football manager and St Martins Youth Coach Tom Cullen on being selected on “Your County’s best Championship 15 of the last 50 years”, Tom Neville with Wexford hurlers and Tom Cullen with Carlow Footballers.
Seniors go down
St. Martins lost out to Shamrocks Ballyhale in the third round of the Senior Hurling League played in Nowlan Park. Two goals from Shamrocks midway through the first half gave them a commanding lead at the break 2-7 to 0-8. Hard trying Martins, who had to line out without James Maher (inj.) also lost Joe Maher to injury after fifteen minutes, played some good hurling in the second half . Colin McGrath scored Martins goal close to the end of the game from a twenty metre free to leave a goal between the teams , further efforts to force a draw failed as time ran out. Final score 2-15 to 1-15.
Team Colin McGrath 1-0, Niall Moran, Ronan Maher, Shane Cadigan, Paul Maher, Patrick Nolan, Damien Maher (Capt.), Thomas Breen 0-2, James Dowling, Joe Maher, Eoin McGrath, Brian Mulhall 0-2,Canice maher 0-2 John Maher 0-6, John Mulhall 0-3.
Subs Mark Murphy, Mick Morrissey, Ollie Walsh (used), Pauric Haughney (B/S), Brendan Maher, Bryan Byrne (used), Don Callinan, Noel Darcy, Brian Cadigan,Aidan Murphy, Eugene Maher , Thomas Walsh.
Manager Sean o Neill .
Skills Coach Niall Moloney.
Selectors John McGrath, Brendan Morrissey Jonny Brennan.
First Aid Dermot Lalor
!8 May 2012
Intermediate game
The second round of the Intermediate hurling League between Young Irelands Gowran and Saint Lactains Freshford was played in Muckalee on Friday 11 May. Thanks to all who helped on the night.
Second win
St. Martins collected their second win of the Senior Hurling League against Danesfort in Nowlan Park. Last years Intermediate Champions had the best of the first half and lead at the break 1-6 to 0-4. Martins upped their game in the second half and collected their second win. Martins goal came with five minutes to go when a long range free from John Maher went all the way to the net that may have taken a deflection from Brian Mulhall . Next week it is back to same venue to play Ballyhale Shamrocks.
Team Colin McGrath, James Maher, Ronan Maher, Shane Cadigan, Niall Moran, Patrick Nolan, Damien Maher (Capt), Thomas Breen 0-1,Paul Maher, John Mulhall, Eoin McGrath, Joe Maher, Canice Maher 0-2, John maher 0-6, James Dowling 0-1.
Subs Mark Murphy, Brian Mulhall0-1,Mick Morrissey, Ollie Walsh, Pauric Haughney (used),Bryan Byrne (used), Brendan Maher, Noel Darcy, Brian Cadigan, Aiden Murphy, Eugene Maher, Don Callinan, Thomas Walsh.
Manager Sean o Neill
Selectors John McGrath, Jonny Brennan , Brendan Morrissey.
First Aid Dermot Lalor
Ref. Richard Dowling
12 May 2012
League winners
Congratulations to John Mulhall and Thomas Breen on winning National Hurling League medals in Thurles v Cork. John has featured in all the games , Thomas has only recently joined the panel. Well done.
