Quarter final
St Martins qualified for the quarter final of the Championship and the Shield Final of the League after a hard fought victory over Graigue -Ballycallan in Palmerstown. Martins started well but it was the Ballycallan side who led at the break 1-11 to 1-9.A well taken goal by Joe Maher put a good gloss on the score board after Martins were six points down .Wind assisted Martins came back well and with John Maher very good from frees scoring seven , kept a determined Ballycallan at bay.The result was in doubt right into added time when a great save from a twenty metre free by Colin McGrath was followed by the final whistle. Full time score 1-19 to 1-17.
Team Colin McGrath, Shane Cadogan, Patrick Nolan, Oliver Walsh, Alan Murphy, James Dowling, Ronan Maher, Damien Maher 0-1, Shane Coonan, Paul Maher 0-2, Eoin McGrath, Joe Maher 1-2, John Mulhall 0-1, John Maher 0-13, Robert Shore.
Subs David Breen, Niall Moran (used), Brendan Maher, Canice Maher (used).Thomas Breen (used),Brian Byrne (used), Mick Mulhall, Aiden Lawler, Pauric Haughney, Noel Darcy, Luke Maher, Stephen Murphy,Brian Cadogan, Kieran Kelly, James Maher,Brian Mulhall, Don Callinan,Mick Morrissey.
Manager Sean O Neill. Selectors John McGrath, Brendan Morrissey, Jonny Brennan.
Skills coach Niall Moloney.
First aid Dermot Lawler.
Ref.Domo Connelly
13 Aug. 2011
European racketball win
Congratulations to St.Martins hurler Mark Murphy who Captained Ireland in the European Racketball Championships held in Bad-Tolz Germany recently . Mark got to the quarter final of the singles, won a bronze medal in the doubles and a silver in the team event. Mark learned his racketball in Muckalee alley, well done.
Martins fail in Final
St. Martins lost out to Carrickshock in County Junior A League Final . Martins dominated the first half and held a double score lead coming up to half time. Carrickshock struck for a goal from a twenty metre free to bring them right back into the game. The injury to Michael Morrissey after just a few minutes was a huge blow to Martins. Half time score 0-10 to 1-5 . Two further goals from the southern side set them up from victory against a Martins side who never stopped trying but could not get through for goals. Full time score 3-10 to 0-13.
Team Eugene Maher, Aidan Murphy , Geoff Doyle, David Dooley, Niall Moran,Brian Byrne, Nicky Purcell Captain, Damien Maher 0-3, Don Callinan, Tom Morrissey 0-2, Stephen Murphy 0-4, David Tynan, Michael Mulhall 0-2, Dermot Lalor 0-2.
Subs Jamie Heffernan (used) John Haughney (used) Tom Walsh (used.)Shane Egan. Also see Programme for others who featured during campaign.
Selectors Richard Nolan , Breda Tynan, Lilian Holohan.
First Aid Robert Shore.
Ref. John Walsh
6 Aug. 2011
Martins advance
St Martins advanced to the Semi Final of the Northern Junior Hurling Championship after a convincing win over Saint Lactains of Freshford. Played in Jenkinstown on a lovely for the game Martins had a lead of 0-13 to 0-5. Lactains made a good start to second half and cut the lead to four points but Martins replied with goals from Luke,Dermot and John , to run out winners 3-23 to 2-11.
Team David Breen, Aidan Murphy, Aidan Lalor, Alan Murphy, Niall Moran, Brian Byrne, Brian Cadogan, Martin Dowling, Michael Morrissey, Stephen Murphy 0-6, Damien Maher 0-3, Luke Maher 1-1, Noel Darcy, Michael Mulhall 0-3, Dermot Lalor 1-7.
Subs All Used Tom Morrissey, Eugene Maher 0-1, John Haughney 1-1, Thomas Walsh, David Dooley.
Selectors John Dooley , Paddy Kehoe , Tom Agar.
First Aid Lilian Holohan.
Ref. Paddy Bowden.
2 August 2011
Semi loss
Martins lost out to neighbours O Loughlins in the Semi-Final of the Aylward Cup .Played in Muckalee the home side led by 1-8 to 1-7. at the break.The second half was just as close with O Loughlins holding out for a one point win 1-19 to 1-18.
Team Colin McGrath, Shane Cadogan, Paddy Nolan, Brendan Maher , Brian Byrne, Ronan Maher 0-1, Oliver Walsh 0-1, Paul Maher 0-2, Thomas Breen 0-1, Canice Maher 0-1,Eoin Maher 0-2,Michael Mulhall 0-1, Noel Darcy, John Maher 0-7,Pauric Haughney 1-1.
Subs Stephen Murphy (used),Brian Cadogan, Niall Moran.
Manager Sean O Neill,Selectors John McGrath, Brendan Morrissey, Jonny Brennan.
Skills Coach Niall Moloney.
First Aid Dermot Lalor.
Ref.Ger o Grady.
28 July 2011
Extra time win
St. Martins pulled out all the stops to win this Northern Junior Championship win .O Loughlins dominated the opening half and built up a lead 1-3 to 0-1at half-time. Martins got more into the game and brought the game into extra time , 1-11(SM) to 2-8 (OLG).Into extra time Stephen added his second goal from a thirty metre free to put Martins 2-13 , to 2-8, at half time in extra time .A late goal from O Loughlins cut Martins lead put they held out to win by two points. Full time 2-14 to 3-9.
Team David Breen, Aidan Murphy, Alan Murphy, Nicholas Purcell, Brian Cadogan, Brian Byrne, Martin Dowling, Michael Mulhall 0-1, Michael Morrissey, Noel Darcy, Tom Morrissey 0-2, Stephen Murphy 2-9, Eugene Maher, Don Callinan 0-1, Luke Maher 0-1.
Sub James Callinan (used)
Selectors John Dooley, Paddy Keogh, Tom Agar.
First Aid Lillian Holohan.
Ref Ger o Grady.
24 July 2011
Martins bow out
St. Martins bowed out of the Junior A championship after a top class effort against a good Emeralds side. Played in Freshford, Emeralds started well but an improving Martins got right back in the game with a goal from a ninty meter free by Stephen had the sides level at the break,1-8 to 2-5.The second half was a rousing battle with the lead changing many times with goals from Kieran and Michael, but it was a late goal that turned the game in Emeralds favour. Martins had a great spread of scorers on the night, in a good overall performance. Final score 4-10 to 3-9.
Team Eugene Maher.Thomas Walsh, Aidan Murphy, David Dooley,David Tynan, Brian Byrne, Nicky Purcell, Michael Mulhall 1-0, Michael Morrissey 0-1, Stephen Murphy 1-1,(Capt.)Tom Morrissey 0-1,Kieran Kelly 1-1,Don Callinan 0-1,Dermot Lalor 0-4, Jamie Heffernan.
Subs Mark Murphy (used),Shane Egan, Eoin O Mahony, James Callinan.
Selectors Richard Nolan Breda Tynan, Lilian Holohan.
Ref. John Guinan.
22 July 2011.
Martins win in Callan
St.Martins and John Lockes of Callan played a good competive match in the Aylward Cup. Martins ability to find the net gave them the win .Half time score 2-6 to 0-8 full time 6-14 to 0-17.
Team Stephen Murphy, Shane Cadogan, Brendan Maher, Niall Moran, James Dowling, ALan Murphy, Paul Maher 1-2, Damien Maher 0-1, Canice Maher 2-1, Eoin McGrath 1-2., Joe Maher 0-1,Pauric Haughney 2-0, John Maher 0-2, Robert Shore 0-2.
Subs Thomas Breen (used),Oliver Walsh (used), Noel Darcy 0-2, Brian Mulhall (used),Brian Byrne (used),Aidan Lalor , Brian Cadogan, Kieran Kelly , Luke Maher, David Breen .
Manager Sean O Neill Selectors John McGrath, Jonny Brennan, Brendan Morrissey.
First Aid Dermot Lalor.
Ref. Jim Fitzgerald.
18 July 2011
Fast goals
On a day taken from a different season Saint Martins had first use of the elements and were leading 0-4 to 0-3 at the break. Saint Lactains on their home patch looked to have all the hard work done but Martins had different ideas and three goals in the first ten minutes from Stephen, Kieran and Luke set Martins up for what seemed unlikely victory given the driving wind and rain. Final score 3-6 to 0-4.
Team David Breen, Brian Cadogan, Alan Murphy, Martin Dowling, Niall Moran, Aidan Lalor, Mick Morrissey, Michael Mulhall, Damien Maher, Kieran Kelly 1-0, Tom Morrissey, Stephen Murphy 1-3, Noel Darcy 0-1, Brian Mulhall0-2, Luke Maher1-0.
SUBS All used Nicky Purcell, Don Callinan, Aidan Murphy, David Dooley.
Selectors Paddy Kehoe, John Dooley, Tom Agar.
First Aid Robert Shore.
Ref.Eugene Ryan.
17 July 2011
‘Such a Local Row’
Journeyman Theatre Company presents: ‘Such A Local Row’ ‘A must-see for all hurling fans’ Local Dicksboro clubman, Niall Morrissey, stars in a new GAA play in the Watergate Theatre, Kilkenny in mid-July. Niall is a founding member of Journeyman Productions, the company producing the play, and the company is no stranger to Kilkenny having performed the play to a packed house in the Set Theatre, Langton’s Hotel in April in aid of The Chernobyl Children’s Project. Now, the show returns to the Watergate Theatre for two nights only, Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd of July. ‘Such a Local Row’ is written and directed by Jody Quirke, a founding member of Journeyman Theatre Company, and member of Blarney GAA, Cork. ‘Such a Local Row’was performed first in the Granary Theatre, Cork in February this year and won the Best Original Writing Award at the Irish Student Drama Festival in Galway in March.The play is a ‘coming of age’ story of four boys growing up in a rural parish in Ireland. Their cocooned world revolves around the small local GAA club and their intense rivalry with the bigger club from the neighbouring ‘town’. The second act takes place a decade later with the boys in their early twenties. Their fortunes have changed as well as their perspectives. Life is suddenly far more complicated and their childhood bonds of friendship and loyalty are sorely tested. Such a Local Row takes place at the Watergate Theatre from the 22nd to the 23rd of July at 8pm nightly. Tickets: €15/10 Booking Number: 056 7761674
