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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.

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

St. Martin’s U10 Retain Fr. Delaney Cup


Under 10s retain the Father Delaney Cup.
St Martins Under 10s retained the Father Delaney cup when they defeated Portlaoise at a wet and windy Coon on Wednesday evening. Ignoring the difficult conditions, both teams battled hard in a close first half, but goals from Ronan Shore and Daragh Quinlan ensured that the home side were ahead at the break. As the match progressed some great defending by Adam Agar, Paul Murphy, Daragh Coughlan and Justin Manning meant that Portlaoise found it difficult to translate their possession into scores. Midfield battles were tough but fair, where Harry Kealy, Donal Coughlan and James Carrigan fought hard for possession. Goals from Daniel Doyle and Conor Mulhall in the second half ensured that St Martins ran out comfortable winners in the end. Although Conor was delighted to score his first goals for St Martins, we can confirm that he didn’t burst into song like his older brother DJ John ! Andrew Buggy and James Dowling put in some strong tackles in the forward line, preventing Portlaoise from getting back into the match. When Portlaoise did get some shots on target, second half goalkeeper Shane Brennan made some great saves. Injured team mate Jack Murphy roared encouragement from the sidelines all the way through the match, and but for having to hold himself up on his crutches he would have joined in in the match ! The club would like to thank John Ryan for refereeing the match to great effect which resulted in a good flowing match with no indiscipline from any players.
 After the match Father Delaney presented the Cup to the captain for the day James Daniel. He congratulated all players from both sides for braving the elements and providing great entertainment for all those present. Bord na nOg chairman, Patrick O’ Flynn then presented both sets of players with their medals and they all enjoyed some light refreshments. 

St. Martins team who won Fr. Delaney Cup

Portaloise u10 panel

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.

 

U10 in Nowlan Park


U10 enjoy day in Nowlan park

4/6/11

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.

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

 

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 !

U 10s start with a Win


St Martins U10s started their 2010 Go Games campaign with two great wins over the Fenians, Johnstown last Thursday evening in Muckalee. All 24 members of the panel got extensive game time and it is great to see everyone improving their skills as we go through the summer. Our remaining games will be against Cloneen and Tullaroan. Representing St Martins last Thursday evening were : Daragh Quinlan, Ronan Shore, Jack Murphy, Paul Murphy, John Murphy, Daniel Doyle, Justin Manning, Dara O’ Shea, James Carrigan, James Dowling, Shane Brennan, Alanna Keegan, Donal Coughlan, Dara Coughlan, Harry Kealy, Oscar Bennet, Andrew Buggy, Robert Dowling, Conor Mulhall, Adam Agar, James Daniel, Colm Kealy, Oisin Kelly, Daniel Comerford.

Fr. Delaney Tournament


The U10 team played Conahy in the final of the Fr. Delaney tournament in Muckalee on Monday .  They were that bit stronger and won the game .  It was a good end to the year for them.  Many thanks to Fr. Delaney for presenting the medals and to the ladies who provided refreshments.

Team:  Ciaran Brennan, Conor Moloney, Matthew Cullen, Adam Comerford, Ciaran Fahy, Patrick Darcy, Darragh O Shea, Jack Nolan, Richard O Shea, Ciaran Fitzpatrick, Daniel Doyle, Dean Farrell, Justin Manning, Colm Kealy, Jason Comerford.  Selectors: Tom Cullen, Micheal Brennan.

 

Patrick Darcy accepting the Fr. Delaney cup.

Patrick Darcy accepting the Fr. Delaney cup.

U10 Team who won the Fr. Delaney tournament.

U10 Team who won the Fr. Delaney tournament.