U8 Hurlers appear at Conahy Field Day.
The under 8’s were invited to the Conahy field day last Sunday 21st June 2013 and produced a determined display which the crowd very much enjoyed, the weather was good and we were treated well by our hosts, most of our team stayed around and had great fun with all the entertainment laid on.
Under 8 Players-Aaron Coogan, Adam Morrissey, Colin Hayes, Daniel Tallis, Ewan Buggy, Jack Dooley, Jake Dowling, Jason Bolger, Marc Mulhall, Cathal McCormack, Matthew Bolger, Adam Kehoe, Christopher Kealy, Cormac Quirke, Donal Kealy, Enda Healy, Eoin Brennan, Patrick Burke, Peter Downey, Sean Hunt and Saoirse Hayes.
Minors land John Ryan Memorial Tournament
St Martins produced a fine second half display to gain the 2013 John Ryan Memorial Tournament
Danesfort had the better of the early exchanges and led by the end of the first quarter 0-3 to 0-1.
But the home side goaled to take a lead they never relinquished and were 1-8 to 0-7 ahead at half time.
St Martins emptied the bench in the final quarter and the fresh legs worked a treat as they managed to pull clear in the final stages of the match. Final score, St Martins 2-15 0-12 Danesfort
Anna Ryan presented the impressive trophy after the match to winning Captain Shane Kinsella.
St Martins: Jason Shore, Conor Dowling, Alan Kelly, Tommy Downey, Steven Walsh, Patrick Brennan, David Walsh, Donal Shore, Shane Kinsella(Capt), Finn Dowling, Robert Reid, Mark Cody, Adrian Farrell, Shane Dowling, Mark Dowling.
Subs: John Joe Kelly, Colm O’Neill, William Trousdell, Damien Egan, Aidan Egan, Eoin Murphy, Sean Maher, Tommy Quirke (all used) Ronan Tynan, Loughlin Hogan.
Ref: Eamon Mansfield (Cloonen)
Minors gain win in the sun
With the return of a number players from injury St Martins gained their first win of the year when they defeated Clara.
The game was played in sweltering conditions and was tied after the first ten minutes 0-2 a piece.
A goal after 15 minutes was followed by a couple of pints on the trot which set ‘Martins up nicely at half time to lead 1-8 to 0-6.
Clara hit a goal from a ’21 and the game tightened as a result but the young Saints made better use of their scoring chances to win 2-12 to 1-9.
Credit to both sides for playing in such extreme conditions.
St Martins: Jason Shore, Conor Dowling, Alan Kelly, Loughlin Hogan, Richard Teehan, Patrick Brennan, David Walsh, Donal Shore, Shane Kinsella, Mark Cody, Robert Reid, Finn Dowling, Adrian Farrell (Capt), Shane Dowling, Colm O’Neill.
Subs: Mark Dowling, John Joe Kelly, Tommy Quirke, Steven Walsh, William Trousdell (All used), Damien Egan, Aidan Egan, Ronan Tynan, Tommy Downey, Sean Maher, Eoin Murphy. Brandon Sheehan (injured)
St Martins now play in the John Ryan Memorial Tournament on Sunday:
Schedule for Sundays Minor tournament:
St Martins v Danesfort 10.45am Erin’s Own v Danesfort 11.45am. St Martins v Erin’s Own 12.45pm.
2pts for a win. One for a draw. 20 minutes aside
Ref: Eamon Mansfield
U12 Hurlers continue with their busy schedule.
On Thursday evening St Martins U12s welcomed Clara to Muckalee for a challenge game. On a wonderful evening for hurling both sides gave their all and a fast flowing game ensued.
With both defence’s on top in the first half scores were at a premium. The game opened up in the second half and the forward lines started to make some great scoring opportunities. A brilliant goal line clearance form Andrew Buggy mid way through the half kept the Martins goal in tact. Our midfield of Daragh Quinlan and Donal Coughlan again got through a huge amount of work. The half back line of Darragh Coughlan, Dan Doyle and Jack Murphy really got to grips with their men in the second half. Up front Tommy Butler, James Carrigan and Justin Manning hurled well.
Team from Shane Brennan, Paul Murphy, Adam Agar,Andrew Buggy, Jack Murphy, Darragh Coughlan, Dan Doyle, Daragh Quinlan, Donal Coughlan, Conor Mulhall, Justin Manning, James Carrigan, Tommy Butler, Ronan Shore, and James Dowling.
St Martins U11s went to Ballyragget on Friday evening for their annual Phelan Stone and M&A Coaches Hurling Tournament. On a perfect evening for hurling the young saints played St Lactains in their first game and it was keenly contested. With Martins taking control of the middle of the field there was plenty of scoring chances and were mostly taken. In their second game Martins took on Thomastown. In a much tighter game scoring was lower and it was martins sharper touch in front of goal that proved decisive. The last game was against old foes James Stephens the intensity of this game was red hot with neither team giving an inch. As the game went on the exertion of the games started to tell and the intensity fell off. Captain Josh Dempsey received the honours from Ritchie Stone. The players and Mentors were treated to refreshments after the games.
Thanks to all the parents who travelled to all the games over the last few weeks.
St. Martin’s underage Star John Joe to go international.
Congratulations to John Joe Kelly on making the International Schools Athletic Team. It’s truly a remarkable achievement for the young man who has also being part of Kilkenny Hurling teams in the past couple of years.
We also wish the best of luck to all our underage hurlers partaking in this weekends national athletic finals.
U12s travel to Danesfort in preparation for Go-Games.
St Martins U12s continued their preparations for the upcoming Go Games campaign with a hard fought win over Danesfort on Tuesday evening. Jack Murphy made some great saves in the first half and was well supported by Adam Agar and Tommy Butler in defence. Daragh Quinlan and Donal Coughlan hurled an ocean of ball in midfield and created many opportunities for the forwards. Up front Daniel Doyle and especially James Carrigan put in very strong performances all through the match. Paul Murphy, Justin Manning, Darragh Coughlan, Ronan Shore, James Dowling and Andrew Buggy were the other team members who contributed to a great team effort.
A “drownded” but happy U12 team after their victory over Danesfort.
U16 take on Conahy Shamrocks at home in the Duggan Steel League.
Monday evening 1st July saw St. Martins U16 hurlers taking on Conahy Shamrocks in Muckalee. Conahy opened their account first by pointing a free but the Martins Lads found their stride and began to take their scores from some great play. A little indiscipline seemed to keep Conahy in the game as most of their scores came from the placed ball while the St. Martins defence kept control of the Conahy attack. 1-8 to 1-5 in favour of the home side was on the board at the break.
From the second half throw in St. Martins piled on the pressure and seemed in complete control of the game while showing some great skill and commitment in defence and able to pick off great scores in the forwards. St. Martins finished up victors with a final score of 1-18 to 1-11.
Team;
Loughlin Hogan, A Kelly, T Downey, C Dowling, R Reid, E Murphy, JJ Kelly, B Coady, Brandon Sheehan, J Manning, F Dowling, T Quirke, S Maher, C O’Neill, E Stapleton.
Subs;
P Buggy, Adam Comerford, C Coady, J Nolan. Ciaran Brennan ( absent).
Mentors;
Micheál Brennan, Andy Dowling, Ger O’Neill.
Team talk after a tough game.
Fr. Delaney Cup & Mick Sommers Shield.
The annual Fr. Delaney cup and Mick Sommers Shield took place in Coon on Saturday 29th June last.
Four teams took up the challenge in the end with The Village playing St. Martins and Ballyragget playing Cloneen. After two great games it was the Village facing Ballyragget in the final with the Village taking home the Fr. Delaney cup but St. Martins finished strong against Cloneen to win the Mick Sommers Shield.
St. Martin’s U10 Shield Winners 2013
Well done to all.
U11s begin a series of matches.
St. Martins U11s played their first home game of the season in Muckalee last Friday 28th June against Bennetsbridge. The game was keanly contested on a lovely evening for hurling.
They continue their series of matches this week with a home game in Coon on Tuesday evening against Dicksboro and then they travel to Ballyragget for the annual Under 11 blitz.
The go-games commence on the 20th July with home and away games right up to the middle of September.
The Panel; Shane O’Neill, Shane Fahy, Tristan Roche, Lorcan Agar, Mathew Shortall, Jack Farrell, Joseph Reid, Cillian Bryan, Cillian Shanahan, Bill Dowling, Aaron O’Dea, Josh Dempsey, Josh Delahunty, Tomas Lawlor and Henry Hueston.
U16 & Minor Hurlers are back in full training.
The U16 and Minor panels are back in full swing at training this week after the hard slog of the exams has passed. There continues to be a great turn out for all sessions with the craic and banter as strong as ever. Keep up the great work.
Deep discussions on the training field
