Good Win for U14
23/08/10
The U14 played Emeralds in the first round of the championship in Freshford. Playing with the aid of the wind in the first half Martins opened the scoring with a goal followed by 2 converted frees before Emeralds got their first score a point. Martins were in control and and led at half time 5-02 to Emeralds 0-04. Following the start of the second half Emeralds converted a free and then got a goal. Martins then replied with 2 points and a goal to leave the final score St. Martins 6-04 to Emeralds 1-06. Next game will be against O Loughlins B In the quarter Final. Date and venue to be announced.
Team: Ciaran Brennan, Diarmuid Murtagh, Jason Shore, David Healy, Loughlin Hogan, Stephen Walsh, Robert Reid, David Walsh, John Joe Kelly, Mark Dowling, Aaron Healy, Shane Dowling, Seamus O Keeffe, William Trousdell, Eoin Murphy. subs: Finn Dowling, Tommy Quirke, Ronan Tynan, Aidain Egan, Tommy Downey (all used) Sean Maher, Jack Nolan, Conor Moloney, Colm O Neill.
Selectors: John Kelly, Micheal Brennan, Pat Murtagh, Ger O Neill.
Referee: John Guinan.
Minors beaten by stronger Emeralds team
The Minors played Emeralds in the first round of the championship in Freshford. Martins started well with 2 points (f) before emeralds scored their first. Then Emeralds got a goal and continued on from their going in a half time 1-09 to Martins 0-06. Emeralds continued to dominate in the second half.Final score Martins 2-10 to Emeralds 3-16.
Team: David Breen, Shane Egan, Thomas Walsh, Alan Kelly, Alan Lawlor, Brian Byrne, Paddy Brennan(1-0), Thomas Davis, Eoin Mahony, Adrian Farrell, Dave Dooley(1-0), Luke Maher0-02 (1f), Shane Kinsella0-01, Ruairi Kinsella0-07 (6f), Jack Dowling. Subs: Patrick Hanlon (used), Joshua Dowling, Damien Egan.
Selectors: Seamus Tynan, Patrick O Flynn, Tom Walsh
Referee: Ger Grady.
u16 loose out to Danesfort
The u16 lost out to Danesfort in the first round of the championship in Larchfield on saturday. Danesfort proved too strong and won on a score of 3-09 to 0-05. Martins worked hard throughout the game and were unlucky not to have another few scores.
Team; Jason shore, Stephen Walsh, Alan Kelly, Robert Reid,James Callanan , Padddy Brennan, David Walsh, Thomas Davis, Adrian Farrell, Donal Shore, Nigel Agars, Jack Dowling, Conor Dowling, Shane Kinsella, Shane Dowling, subs: Aidan Egan, William Trousdell used Ronan Tynan, Aidan Egan, Diarmuid Murtagh, Eoin Murphy.
Selectors: Tom Shore, Tom Walsh, John Mc Grath, Jimmy Kelly, Patirck O Flynn.
Ref: Pat Hayes
Win for Minors in Shield Qtr Final
21/07/10
The Minors played neighbours Conahy in the shield Quarter Final on Wednesday evening in conahy. Heavy rain made conditions hard for hurling but the lads worked hard and were ahead at half time 1-07 to 0-05. Conahy started the better in the second half and had 4 unanswered points before Martins settled and then added 3 points. Conahy then got a goal to leave all square with 8 mins left. Martins held on to win 1-12 to 1-10.
Team: David Breen, Alan Kelly, Thomas Walsh, Shane Egan, Adrian Farrell, Brian Byrne, Alan Lawlor, Thomas Davis, Eoin Mahony, Jack Dowling, Dave Dooley, Luke Maher, Donal Shore, Ruairi Kinsella, Shane Kinsella. Subs Paddy Hanlon, Damien Egan.
Selectors: Seamus Tynan, Patrick O Flynn, Tom Walsh.
U10 trip to Leinster Final
The U10 panel had a great day in Dublin last Sunday. The lads battled hard against a much physically stronger Crumlin side but unfortunately their efforts were in vain as the wind and a heavy shower prevented them from reducing the half time arrears. Afterwards, Crumlin provided plenty of refreshments for the players and much needed tea and sandwiches for the mentors and supporters. Afterwards, we filled the bus with members of the Crumlin club who were looking for a lift to Croke Park. As you can imagine there was much banter between our lads and the Dubs ! We look forward to entertaining the Crumlin lads later in the year.
Thankfully, the sun shone for the remainder of the day and the lads had a great time in Croke Park celebrating the double Kilkenny victory. There was an especially loud cheer from Conor Mulhall and his team mates when John was brought on. A quick stop in McDonalds in Naas on the way home completed the day and we arrived home in Coon and Muckalee at 9pm…..only for the lads to escape onto the pitch in Muckalee to start hurling again ! Long may it continue !!!
U10 at Leinster Final
U-11s do us proud at 12 aside Blitz.
The Under-11 team recently took part in a 12 a side blitz hosted by St. Patrick’s Ballyragget. They played three games against James Stephen’s B, Lisdowney and the hosts, Ballyragget.
They played very well in all three matches, winning them all, with some excellent goals and points scored.
Rather than nominate one player, all players deserve equal credit for excellent team displays in all three matches, particularly against Lisdowney where they had to come from behind to win.
Well done to all.
Panel
Richard O’Shea, Darragh O’Shea, Patrick Darcy, Jack Nolan, Conor Moloney, Adam Comerford, Matthew Cullen, Daniel Doyle, Kieran Fahy, Jason Comerford, Dean Farrell, Ciaran Brennan, Colm Kealy, Robert Dowling
U14’s loose out to Ballycallan
26/06/10
The u14’s took part in the Decaln Byrne tournament in Ballycallan on Saturday. Their first game was against Paulstown which they lost. They then played Ballyragget which they won to put them in the Shield final against hosts Graig ballcallan. They put up a good battle but unfortunally where beatenby a stronger Ballycallan team.
Panel: Ciaran Brennan, David Healy, Jason Shore, Diarmuid Healy, Stephen Walsh, John Joe Kelly, Loughlin Hogan, William Trousdell, Finn Dowling, Shane Dowling, Colm O Neill, Padraig Buggy, Ronan Tynan, Aidan Egan, Jack Nolan, Patrick Heffernan, Eoin Murphy,David Walsh, Robert Reid, Tommy Quirke, Thomas Downey.
U10’s have another good win
St Martins U10s completed their Go Games campaign with a great win over Tullaroan last Saturday morning. Another fine morning ensured that all the lads had every opportunity to ” lift and strike ” as they have been practicing in Ballyfoyle and Muckalee every Saturday morning at training. They have got great enjoyment out of all their games against Johnstown, Cloneen and Tullroan. Players representing St Martins on Saturday were : Colm Kealy, Robert Dowling, Daniel Doyle, Justin Manning, Jack Murphy, John Murphy, Paul Murphy, Adam Agar, Donal Coughlan, Dara Coughlan, Andrew Buggy, Ronan Shore, Daniel Comerford, James Daniels, Conor Mulhall, Daragh Quinlan, Oscar Bennett, James Carrigan, Shane Brennan, James Dowling
Croke Park here we come !
St Martins U10s are travelling to Croke Park next Sunday to cheer on John Mulhall in the senior match. They will be playing a match of their own in Crumlin at 11am on the way up. The bus departs Muckalee pitch at 9.15am and Coon at 9.30am. As the players will be representing the club in Dublin, parents are reminded that all players are required to have white shorts and red socks. Look out for the lads next Sunday….we will be the ones wearing the St Martins jerseys in the Davin Stand Lower !
U14 loose out to Dunnamaggin
12/06/10
The U14 lost out to Dunnamaggin in the shield semi-final in danesfort on saturday evening. Martins struggled in the first half and were behind at the break 2-06 to 0-02. Dunnamaggin opened the second half with a quick goal to leave it out of reach for Martins. They still battled hard and were rewarded with a late goal. Final score ST. Martins 1-04 Dunnamaggin 3-09.
Team: Ciaran Brennan, David Healy, Jason Shore, Diarmuid Murtagh, J.J. Kelly, Stephen Walsh, Robert Reid, David Walsh, Mark Dowling, Finn Dowling, William Trousdell, Aaron Healy, Eoin Murphy, Shane Dowling, Colm O Neill Subs; Seamus O Keffee, Patrick Heffernan, Sean Maher, Loughlin Hogan used Ronan Tynan, Aidan Egan, Tommy Quirke, Jacj Nolan, Tommy Downey.
