U14s V James Stephen’s in League Battle
Following some rather strange decisions of late St. Martin’s U14 squad found themselves having to travel to Palmerstown to play James Stephens in a qualifying game to decide the semifinalists. St. Martin’s got a dream start scoring 3 early goals and controlling most areas of the field but only led by 3 pints and halftime. The second half continued in a strong battle with both sides not backing off but St. Martin’s found it more difficult to find scores. The game ended with James Stephens winning with a final score of 3-10 to 3-4.
Team;
Cierán Brennan, Seamus O’Keeffe, Paddy Heffernan, Tommy Downey, Conor Dowling, Robert Reid, Adam Kelly, John Joe Kelly, Eoin Murphy, Finn Dowling, Loughlin Hogan, Sean Maher, Colm O’Neill, Brandon Sheehan and Tommy Quirke.
Subs;
Conor Fahy (used), Padraig Buggy (used), Evan Stapleton, Canor Dreeling and Patrick Darcy.
Mentors;
Micheal Brennan, Johnny Kelly, Ger O’Neill, Andy Dowling and Martin Stapleton.
Good win for u16
St. Martins u16 played Barrow Rangers in the first round of the championship on Friday evening in Clara. This was an even contest with nothing between the sides. Martins taking their chances in the first half led at half time 0-06 to 0-04. They continued to work hard in the second half and even thought Barrow Rangers brought the gap back to 2 points Martins put over some fine points to win. Final Score St. Martins 0-17 to Barrow Rangers 2-06.
Team: Jason Shore, David Walsh, Alan Kelly, David Healy, Eoin Shortall, Patrick Brennan, Stephen Walsh, Tom Davis, John Joe Kelly, Robert Reid, Adrian Farrell, Shane Kinsella, Shane Dowling, Donal Shore, Conor Dowling. Subs; William Trousdell, Richard Teehan (used) Damien Egan, Aidan Egan, Ronan Tynan, Paddy Heffernan, Aaron Healy, Colm O Neill, Diarmuid Murtagh, Joshua Dowling, Tommy Quirke, Eoin Murphy, Loughlin Hogan.
Selectors: Tom Shore, Seamus Tynan, Patrick o Flynn, Tom Walsh, Jimmy Kelly.
Referee: John Guinan.
U14’s in battle for Duggan Steel League Semi Final.
On Monday 4th July St. Martin’s U14s travelled to The Blacks and Whites ground to take on St. Fiacre’s in the U14 League game.
St. Martin’s started strong again showing great commitment and courage and getting the rewards on the score board. At half time St. Martin’s were carrying a comfortable lead. However in the second half scores didn’t come easy from either side with St. Martin’s only registering 1-1 but they defended well to keep the St. Fiacre’s side under controll.
Anyhow, St. Martin’s finished up easy winners on this occasion with a final score of 5-5 to 2-2.
Team;
Conor Fahy, Seamus O’Keeffe, Paddy Heffernan, Tommy Downey, Conor Dowling, Robert Reid, Adam Kelly, John Joe Kelly, Eoin Murphy, Sean Maher, Loughlin Hogan, Finn Dowling, Evan Stapleton, Colm O’Neill and Tommy Quirke.
Subs;
Brandon Sheehan, Jack Nolan, Ciaran Cody and Conor Dreelng, ( all used).
Mentors;
Johnny Kelly, Ger O’Neill, Micheal Brennan, Andy Dowling & Martin Stapleton.
Good win for u16
The U16 played St Fiacres in Muckalee on Wednesday evening in the last round of the league. Martins were in control throughout this game and were ahead at half time 2-08 to 1-02. They continued to work hard in the second half and the final score was St. Martins 4-12 St. Fiacres 2-04. They now have qualtified for the league semi-final.
Team; Jason Shore, David Healy, Alan Kelly, Eoin Shortall, Stephen Walsh, Patrick Brennan, Tom Davis, Shane Kinsella, David Walsh, Adrian farrell, Conor Dowling, William Trousdell, Donal Shore, Shane Dowling. Subs: Diarmuid Murtagh, Damien Egan, Aaron Healy, Paddy Heffernan (all used) Ronan Tynan, Tommy Quirke, Aidan Egan.
Selectors: Tom Shore, Tom Walsh, Jimmy Kelly, Patrick O Flynn, Seamus Tynan.
Referee: John Guinan
St. Martin’s V Dicksboro U14 Duggan Steel League
Tuesday night 21st June St. Martin’s U14 hurling team took on Dicksboro in Coon. St. Martin’s started strong again and went on from strength to strength showing good teamwork and hard work rate for the most part to lead easily at half time. The second half was more of the same and they finished with a flurry of goals to end up with a final score of 3-15 t0 3 points.
Team;
Ciarán Brennan, Seamus O’Keeffe, Paddy Heffernan, Tommy Downey, Conor Dowling, Robert Reid, Adam Kelly, John Joe kelly, Jack Manning, Finn Dowling, Loughlin Hogan, Eoin Murphy, Brandon Sheehan, Colm O’Neill and Tommy Quirke.
Subs;
Conor Fahy (used), Evan Stapleton (used), Conor Dreeling, Jack Nolan (used), Padraig Buggy (used), Adam Comerford, Ciaran Cody and Patrick Darcy.
Mentors;
Micheal Brennan, John Kelly, Andy Dowling, Ger O’Neill and Martin Stapleton.
U10 win Shield final in Portlaoise
St Martins U10s played in a Hurling blitz in Portlaoise on Saturday June 18th. They played Ballyfin and John Locks first and then went on to meet Portlaoise in the shield final which they won. A enjoyable day was had by everyone.
Panel of Players. Darragh Coughlan, Joseph Reid, Tristin Roche, Donal Coughlan, Russell Kealy, Shane Fahy, Cillian Shanahan, Shane O’Neill, Thomas Lawlor, Mathew Shortall, Jack Farrell, Henry Huston, Bill Dowling, Adam Agar, Josh Dempsey, and Cillian Bryan.
u11’s in Ballyraggett tournament
St Martins U 11s played in the M&A blitz in Ballyragget on Saturday June 18th Although the weather was not good a great day was had by all.
Panel of players: Colm Kealy, Robert Dowling, John Murphy, Oscar Bennet, James Carrigan, Justin Manning, Daniel Doyle, James Dowling, Shane Brennan, Paul Murphy, Jack Murphy, Harry Kealy, Conor Mulhall.
St. Martin's U14 V Danesfort in Danesfort
On Tuesday 14th June after playing into a very strong wind in the first half St. Martin’s found themselves 2-5 to no score after 20 minutes before we got off the mark with a well taken goal and two more points followed to leave the half time score with Danesfort leading 2-5 to 1-2.
After some hard work they reduced the lead to 2 points with 5 minutes to go but loosing in the end with a final score line of Danesfort 2-10, St. Martin’s 1-9.
Team;
Ciarán Brennan, Seamus O’Keeffe, Paddy Heffernan, Tommy Downey, Conor Dowling, Robert Reid, Adam Kelly, John Joe kelly, Jack Manning, Finn Dowling, Loughlin Hogan, Eoin Murphy, Sean Maher, Colm O’Neill and Tommy Quirke.
Subs;
Conor Fahy (used), Evan Stapleton, Brandon Sheehan, Conor Dreeling, Jack Nolan, Padraig Buggy, Adam Comerford and Ciaran Cody.
Mentors;
Micheal Brennan, John Kelly, Andy Dowling, Ger O’Neill and Martin Stapleton.
U10 in Nowlan Park
U10 enjoy day in Nowlan park
St Martins Under 10s played their final go game in Nowlan park on Saturday. A great day was had by all and the players all enjoyed the expierence.
Panel of players:
Adam Agar, Daragh Quinlan, Ronan Shore, Jack McCormack, Jack Murphy, Paul Murphy, Daniel Doyle, Shane Brennan, Harry Kealy, Mathew Shortal, Josh Dempsey, James Carrigan, Donal Coughlan, Bill Dowling, Darragh Coughlan, Tristin Roache, Andrew Buggy, James Daniels, James Dowling and Justin Manning.
U14 Hurlers up their game for James Stephens
Sunday 5th June saw St. Martin’s U14s take on The Village in Coon in a league thriller. This promised to be a tough encounter and it live up to expectations. St. Martin’s got off to a great start with an early goal and slowly extended their lead with quality points. The game was fought in every position will all playing to their best. At half time St. Martin’s were a goal ahead.
The second half saw some tough challenges but St. Martin’s held their ground and saw off challenge after challenge to finish up strong winners with a final score of 4-6 to 1 -5. Well done again.
Team;
Ciaran Brennan, Seamus O’Keeffe, Paddy Heffernan, Tomy Downey, Conor Dowling, Robert Reid, Adam Kelly, John Joe Kelly, Jack Manning, Finn Dowling, Loughlin Hogan, Eoin Murphy, Sean Maher, Colm O’Neill and Tommy Quirke.
Subs;
Conor Fahy (used), Evan Stapleton, Padraig Buggy, Jack Nolan, Ciaran Cody and Brandan Sheehan.
Mentors;
Ger O’Neill, Johnny Kelly, Michael Brennan, Andy Dowling and Martin Stapleton.
