Victory for the U13 Boys in the Credit Union Quiz
Well done to Ciarán Brennan, Richard O’Shea, Jack Nolan and Robert Dowling for coming 1st place in the U13 section of The Credit Union Schools Quiz held recently in Castlecomer. The have qualified for the next stage to which will be held in The Newpark Hotel.
Registration night
Thanks to all our new and existing Bord na nÓg members who turned out to our organised registration night last Wednesday night.
Details will go shortly to all involved and we can get our season started. Best of luck to you all.
Meanwhile, some of our teams have begun training all ready.
Also, congratulations to all of our members who have been picked to play on their Schools teams. Keep up the good work.
Harsh lesson for young Saints!
A poor opening 15 minutes cost St Martins minor footballers badly in this second round league match played in Coon. Trailing by 1-06 to 0-1 at that stage the difference at the break was 2-7 to 1-3.
A storming second half performance couldn’t retrieve the game with a late lisdowney goal being crucial as the early concession of scores in the first proved to be the difference. Final score 3-11 to 3-6.
Team: Eoin Shortall, David Healy, Alan Kelly(c), Colm O’Neill, Robert Reid, Paddy Brennan, Shane Kinsella, John Joe Kelly, James Callanan, Jack Dowling, Adrian Farrell, Brandon Sheehan, Shane Dowling, Jason Shore, Brian Quirke.
Subs: Damien Egan (Used) David Walsh, Eoin Murphy, Aidan Egan
Ref Ger Grady Erin’s Own
Under age registration night.
St Martins Juvenile Registration night will take place in Muckalee Community Centre on Wednesday 1st Feb from 7pm to 8pm for age groups under 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14.
Minor’s start Year with a Win
22/01/12
The minor’s opened their season with a game against Callan in the Football League on Sunday in Callan. Martins started the better and led a half time 5-01 to 0-01. They continued to dominate in the second half and the final score was St. Martins 7-05 Callan 1-03.
Team: Eoin Shortall, Stephen Walsh, Alan Kelly, David Healy, Tom Davis, Patrick Brennan, Shane Kinsella, John Joe Kelly, James Callanan, Jack Dowling, Adrian Farrell, Donal Shore, Shane Dowling, Jason Shore, Conor Dowling. Subs: Damien Egan, Ronan Tynan, David Walsh, Aidan Egan, Eoin Murphy.
Selectors: Tom Shore, Jimmy Kelly, Patrick O Flynn, Seamus Tynan, Liam Dowling.
Referee: Willie Kearney.
Bigs thanks to Corcoran Finance
Bord na nÓg would like to extend a very big thank you to Paul Corcoaran and Corcoran Finace for the help and support he gave to our Minor teams during the last 5 years. Without this help it is just not possible to field a team like this.
Thanks again from all at St. Martins and we wish you the very best of luck in you future endeavours.
Also………. if there are any Companies or individuals interested or willing to put some money behind our Minor team please feel free to make contact with us. All help is badly needed and greatly appreciated.
Bord na nÓG AGM well attended.
The AGM of the Bord na nÓg in St. Martins GAA Club took place in Coon on 25th November last. It was well attended meeting with some excellent discussions and debates taking place.
Chairman Patrick O’Flynn opened the meeting by complementing all teams for a great effort during 2011. Patrick reminded all that the main aim of Bord na Nog was to further develop players so that when they leave after minor level they can represent club at Senior & Junior level. He thanked all who had completed training courses during the year. He ended his address by complimenting the u14 team on their championship double in football & hurling.
The following officers were duly elected
CHAIRMAN Patrick O’Flynn
VICE CHAIR Tom Cullen
SECRETARY Micheal Brennan
ASS. SEC Donal Coughlan
TREASURER Michael Manning
ASS. TREASURER Brenda Farrell
PRO Martin Stapleton
SCHOOLS OFFICER : Micheal Brennan
YOUTH OFFICER : Matthew Kealy
COUNTY BOARD REPS : Breda Tynan & Patrick O’Flynn
The following selectors were also confirmed;
U18 Patrick O’Flynn, Liam Dowling, Seamus Tynan, Jimmy Kelly, Tom Shore
U16 Seamus Tynan, Pat Murtagh, Ger O’Neill, Micheal Brennan.
U14 Tom Cullen, Micheal Brennan, Andy Dowling, Martin Stapleton, Joe Kelly
U12 Donnacha Quinlan, PJ Shore, Donal Coughlan
U10 Noel Shortall, Liam Dowling, Sean O’Neill, Mark Reid
U8 Matthew Kealy, Tom Dooley, Chris Kehoe, Niall Clancy, Nickey Purcell
U6 To be confirmed
We are all looking forward to a busy and exciting year in 2012. So get out there and encourage and support the younger members of St. Martin’s GAA club and lets bring more success to our fantastic Club.
U 14 Presentation Night
The ladies who looked after the catering for the U14 Presentation Night with the Liam Mc Carthy Cup.
U 14 Presentation Night in Coon hall
Brian Cody speaking to the crowd at the u14 Medal Presentation night.
A Big thank you to all involved in organising this event. It was great to see so many people turn out. The boys were delighted to receive their medals from Brian Cody. Also present on the night was County Board chairman Paul Kinsella, John Mulhall who was part of the Kilkenny team, Fr Wallace and Fr Delaney.
Final get together for U9 & U10 panels
The U9 and U10 panels got together for a training session under the floodlights last Tuesday evening to finish out their 2011 campaign.
The lads enjoyed a great year with approx 50 training sessions and 20 matches played throughout the season for each age group.
Guest of honour on the night, U14 winning captain Robert Reid spoke to the players beforehand with words of advice and encouragement for next year.
Afterwards, all players enjoyed drinks, crisps and sweets while watching the seniors prepare for the county semi final this weekend.
All U9 and U10 selectors would like to thank Patsy Murphy and Tom Dowling for facilitating the use of the pitches in Muckalee and Coon throughout the year.
U9 & U10 team getting advice from the U14 captain Robert Reid
U9 & U10 Panels at training under lights in Muckalee
Robert Reid talks to the u9 & U10 teams
U6 Blitz in Conahy
St Martins U6s travelled to Conahy on Saturday to play in a Hurling Blitz. They entered two teams. One team played Conahy and Cloneen while the other team played Erins Own and Tullaroan.
A great day was had by all our young hurlers as they showed off all their skills and enthusiasm in the inclement weather. Our Good friend Liam McCarthy made an appearance also on the day.
The teams were made up from the following panel.
Saoirse Hayes, Donal Kealy, Colin Hayes, Emma Clancy, Grainne Healy, Patrick Coughlan, Darragh Purcell, Shane Rice, Jason Bulger, Micheal Dempsey , Thomas Daly, Adam Kehoe, Peter Downey, Hugh Quirke, Cathal McCormack, Cormack Quirke, Christopher Kealy, Araon Coogan, Conor Dooley.
