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
U12 travel to Tullamore
St Martins U12s travelled to Tullamore on Sunday 9th June to play 2 matches. It was a glorious day for hurling with splendid sunshine and the teams left in high spirits.
U12 squad in Tullamore.
The Glas teamed played Clara from Offaly. It was a competitive game with good skill and fine hurling. St Martins started well and they kept the Clara forwards under control. There were fine scores taken in the first half. The lads continued this form for the second half and really enjoyed the game.
Team Jack Farrell Paul Murphy Tristan Roache Tommy Butler James Carrigan Adam Agar Cillian Bryan Josh Delahunty Dan Doyle Harry Kealy Aaron O’Dea Ronan Shore and Lorcan Agar
The dearg team played Durrow Ballinamere. St Martins started slowly in this game and conceded some easy scores but slowly the lads got into the game and by half time had become competitive. In the second half St Martins took over and showed great determination.
Team Shane Fahy James Dowling Shane Brennan Tommy Lawlor James Dowling Justin Manning Bill Dowling Shane O’Neill Darragh Coughlan William Smith Josh Dempsey Andrew Buggy & Donal Coughlan.
Both teams showed off their skills ability and determination.
A big thank you to our hosts Durrow Ballinamere as they treated the lads to tea sandwiches and refreshments after the games.
Afterwards the lads went to see their heros Kilkenny play in O’Conner Park.
Billy Nolan of Ranchers Return donated drinks and fruit for all the lads on the trip.
On the way home the bus stopped in Supermacs Portlaoise for food.
Everyone had a good day
Thank you to PJ Shore , Adrian Roache, Tom Farrell, Sean O’Neill, Adrian Dempsey, Gerry Buggy and Liam Dowling for helping out with the teams on the day.
Locals Lads do well for Schools All-Ireland Athletics
Congratulations to Jack Manning on winning the 200m All-Ireland Schools title and to John Joe Kelly on finishing just outside the medals in the Shot Putt in 4th place. Well done Lads.
