Good win
On a lovely evening for hurling Kilmacow made the long trip to Muckalee to take on St.Martins in the Roinn B League and in a game when both sides had their spells when they dominated . It was the home side who were in the lead at the break 3-4 to 0-5. In the second half Kilmacow’s ability to hit goals from frees brought them right back into the game and the lead reduced to two points entering the final moments , sensing the danger St. Martins finished strongly with two points. Final score 4-9 to 3-8.
Ciaran Brennan, Jack Dowling, John Joe Kelly, Adam Kelly, Loughlin Hogan, Conor Dowling, Ciaran Coady, Brian Coady 0-1 , Eoin Murphy1-1, Brandon Sheehan 0-1 , Robert Reid 0-2, Sean Meagher 0-2, Padraig Buggy 1-0, Colm O Neill 2-2, Dean Farrell . Subs. Tommy Downey (used), Patrick Darcy, Adam Comerford, Darragh O Shea, Ciaran Fitzpatrick, Liam Brennan, Conor Fahy.
Selectors Dermot Lalor, Martin Dowling, Tom Cullen.
Ref. James Barry.
9/4/2015
Good start
St. Martins u16 hurlers made an encouraging start to their Roinn B League with a home win in Muckalee. On a beautifull warm evening both sides played some great hurling and it was the ability of the St Martins forwards to convert the goal chances that made the difference. Tullogher Rosbercon trailed at the break 3.4 to1.4 . Both sides scored a goal in the second half to leave the Final score 4.8 to 2.6.
Team Ciaran Brennan , Colin Kealy, Patrick Darcy, Adam Agar, Ciaran Fitzpatrick, Jack Nolan, Daniel Comerford, Dean Farrell 1-2, Robert Dowling 1-1, Matthew Cullen 0-2, Darragh o Shea 1-0, Jason Comerford, James Dowling 1-0, Ronan Shore 0-3, Andrew Buggy.
Selectors Martin Dowling , Tom Cullen.
Ref. Sean Brennan.
6/4/2015
Minors draw
St. Martins and St. Lactains played out a draw in their first outing of the Minor B Hurling League .The game was played in Coon. Full time score 0-7 each
Team. Ciaran Brennan, Jack Nolan, John Joe Kelly, Tommy Downey, Loughlin Hogan, Conor Dowling, Ciaran Coady, Brian Coady (2 pts), Eoin Murphy (1pt), Padraig Buggy (1pt) Robert Reid, Sean Meagher (3 pts), Adam Comerford, Brandon Sheehan, Dean Farrell. Subs. Adam Kelly (used), Conor Fahey (used), Ciaran Fitzpatrick, Patrick D’Arcy, Matthew Cullen, Daniel Comerford, Liam Brennan.
Selectors Tom Cullen, Dermot Lalor ,Martin Dowling
Ref. John Guinan
Team and scorers from Tom Cullen
30/3/2015
Come out and support St. Martin’s Minors
St. Martin’s minors are taking on Graigue Ballycallan in the Minor County Semi final on Saturday 8th November in Clara at 1pm.
Let’s get behind your minors.
St. Martin’s Minors progress to Semi Final
St Martins qualified for the Minor B hurling Semi Final with a win over near neighbours Clara in a tight game at Johns Park.
St Martins ability to get goals proved to be the difference with custodian Jason Shore pulling super saves to keep Clara at bay.
Martins got to the break 2-7 to 1-5 ahead after playing with the elements.
The cushion proved to be enough and they held onto to win to avenge last years extra time loss to the same opponents.
Final score; St Martins 3-9 1-9 Clara
St Martins: Jason Shore, Loughlin Hogan, Brian Cody, Paddy Heffernan, Steven Walsh, David Walsh, John Joe Kelly, Eoin Murphy, Robert Reid, Finn Dowling, Mark Dowling, Shane Dowling, Mark Cody, Conor Dowling, Brandon Sheehan.
Subs: William Trousdell, Ciaran Brennan, Diarmuid Murtagh, Jack Nolan, Colm O’Neill, Padraig Buggy, Jack Manning, Ronan Tynan, Ciaran Fitzpatrick, Aidan Egan, Tommy Quirke, Richard Teehan, Sean Maher.
Selectors: Patrick O’Flynn, Michael Brennan, Andy Dowling, Joe Dowling & Seamus Tynan
Volunteer’s for Next Year
If you wish to become involved in the club, particularly in our Bord na N-óg section, we would ask you to please fill out the GAA Garda Vetting form and return to the secretary. The process to get clearance is quite long at the start of the year so would like to get in early and be ready for the New Year! For more information and to download the form, please go to http://www.gaa.ie/clubzone/child-welfare-and-protection/garda-vetting-services-in-the-gaa/
Some action shots from St. Martin minors win over Galmoy.
Photography by John Dowling.
U12 hurlers bring the curtain down on a busy year
St Martins Under 12 contested the finals of the Jim Comerford tournament in Conahy recently. Earlier round victories over Mullinavat, Conahy and Lisdowney insured a semi-final against great rivals O Loughlins. After a hard fought and high quality game the City team and eventual winners, emerged victorious. While disappointed the whole panel gained invaluable experience playing at this level and will no doubt stand to them in the future.
St. Martins Under 12 brought down the curtain on a very busy year with a three game blitz in Danesfort last Saturday. Three games V Dicksboro, Young Irelands and Glenmore provided a large attendance with a great mornings hurling. All panel members gave their all and an outstanding attitude allied with some great performances insured the year ended on a bright note. Great credit to the players who provided great entertainment not only last Saturday but throughout the whole year. Well done lads.
Panel: Matthew Shortall, Shane Fahey, Josh Dempsey, Sean Farrell, Thomas Lawlor, Jack Farrell, Luke Burke, Joseph Reid, Cillian Byran, Shane O Neill, Lorcan Agar, Tristan Roche, Bill Dowling, Patrick Brennan, Russell Kealy, Kyle Walshe, Aaron Meaney, Aidan Kelly, Oisin Kelly, Conor Egan, Rory Buggy, Tommy Flynn and Mick Brennan.
CUPS
Thanks to Sean Kelly for bringing the All-Ireland and Leinster Minor trophies to training in Muckalee last Thursday evening. Great excitement ensued with all the lads getting a chance to see the trophies and get photos taken.
Minors Progress to Quarter Finals
St Martins 1-16 0-8 Galmoy Windgap
St Martins minors qualified for the Minor County Quarter Final with a good win in Johns Park. An early Shane Dowling goal set them on the way and by half time they were 1-7 to 0-5 despite suffering the loss of two players to injury.
They added a number of points early in the second half to ease to victory where Galmoy Windgap may have had one eye on next weeks u-16 final. They meet Clara in the quarter finals who’ll be fancied on the 25th Oct.
Team: Jason Shore, Conor Dowling, Paddy Heffernan, Loughlin Hogan, Eoin Murphy, David Walsh, Steven Walsh, Brian Cody, John Joe Kelly, Tommy Quirke, Robert Reid, Brandon Sheehan, Mark Cody, Shane Dowling, Finn Dowling.
Subs: Mark Dowling, William Trousdell, Aidan Egan(used), Jack Nolan, Ronan Tynan, Robert Fitzpatrick, Diarmuid Murtagh, Sean Maher, Ciaran Brennan, Colm O’Neill, Richard Teehan.
U16 league semi final
St Martins took the long trip to Glenmore for this semi-final. With ideal weather conditions both teams traded early points and a goal before half time left the score St Martins 1-7 to Glenmore 10 points. Second half started in the same fashion with point for point on the scoreboard with never more than 2 points in it at any time. St Martins goaled again to go ahead with ten minutes remaining but three pointed frees gave Glenmore a win on a score of 19pts to 2-11. Well done to all players on a big effort.
Team; Ciaran Brennan Jason Comerford Ciaran Coady Adam Comerford Matthew Cullen Jack Nolan Ciaran Fitzpatrick Brian Coady Dean Farrell Robert Dowling Conor Dowling Padraig Buggy Daniel Comerford Patrick Darcy Colm Kealy.
Subs; Ronan Shore Darragh O Shea Jack Manning(used) Adam Kelly (inj)
Team mentors; Tom Cullen, Andy Dowling & Micheal Brennan.
