First round exit
Canon Kearns Park was the venue for the first round meeting of Muckalee and Railyard in the Junior Football championship. Lining out without the injured Conor Kinsella Muckalee put in a fine effort over the hour but they had to settle for second best. Final score 1-7 to 0-2.
Team Brian Cahill, Nicholas Purcell, Alan Murphy, Shane Egan,Brian Cadigan 0-1. Noel Darcy, Eoin Murphy, John Joe Kelly , James Kelly, James Callinan, Brandon Sheehan 0-1, Adrian Farrell, Eugene Maher, Tommy Quirke, Robert Reid.
Subs Shane Dowling (used), Damien Egan, Colm o Neill, Jack Dowling, Jason Shore (used)
Selectors Richard Nolan, Tom Dooley, Seamus Tynan , Martin Dowd.
REf. John Guinan
15/3/2014
League semi-final
Conahy made the short trip to Muckalee to take on the Senior footballers in the League semi-final. In a well contested tie it was Muckalee who started well against the breeze and went to three points up in the early stages , but Conahy settled and came right back into to level on midway through the half and to lead at the break 0-4 to 0-3. Wind assisted Muckalee had to battle hard to achieve the victory and some good combination play and the accuracy of Colin McGrath set them up to win 0-11 to 0-6.
Team John Coonan, Noel Darcy, Oliver Walsh, Aidan Murphy, Conor Kinsella, Patrick Nolan, Martin Dowling, Alan Murphy, Michael Morrissey, Shane Coonan, John Maher 0-1, Tom Morrissey 0-1,Colin McGrath 0-7, 1f,Bryan Byrne 0-1, Eugene Maher.
Subs.James Maher 0-1,Shane Egan, Patrick Brennan, Adrian Farrell, Damien Egan, Aidan Egan, Jack Dowling, James Callinan.
Manager Martin Dowd. Selectors Pauric Keegan, Ronan Ruane, Larry Maher.
Ref. Peter Burke
7/3/20
Double outing
Muckalees Junior footballers had a double outing in the junior League first up was home game against Carrigeen on friday night , and away to Winegap on sunday. Muckalee had a victory against Carrigeen 1-13 to 1-1, and were unlucky to loose to Winegap 2-3 to 1-3 with Robert Reade making his first start for the Juniors scored a goal and another effort come back off the crossbar a fine contribution.
Team v Carrigeen Brian Cahill, Shane Egan, Alan Murphy 0-1, Nicholas Purcell, Brian Cadigan, Conor Kinsella, Patrick Brennan, Noel Darcy 0-1, John Joe Kelly, James Kelly 0-1,Brandon Sheehan 1-7 0-5 f,Adrian Farrell, Tommy Quirke 0-2, Jason Shore, Eugene Maher 0-2. Subs Shane Dowling,Damien Egan, Aidan Egan, Robert Reade,all played
Team V Winegap some changes Eoin Murphy on for Nicholas Purcell (working) , Robert Reade on for Jason Shore (unavailable), Subs Damien Tynan Jack Dowling both used Scorers v Winegap Brandon Sheehan 0-3,Robert Reade 1-0.
Selectors Martin Dowd, Seamus Tynan, Richard Nolan, Tom Dooley.
Ref. v Carrigeen Paddy Bowden 21/2/2014
Ref. v Winegap Pascal C0nnelly 23,2,2014
Home win
Muckalee picked their second win of the senior football League with a home win against Dicksboro. Scores were hard to come by in the early stages it was Bryan Byrne who pointed a 45 metre kick in the 15 minute . The half time score 0-5 to 0-2 . Dicksboro cut the lead to two points on the resumption and were well in the game but a well taken goal from Mick Morrissey got his side back on track. In total eight players scored on the night for Muckalee for whom Patrick Brennan made a fine debut. Final score 1-8 to 0-3.
Team Eoin Maher, Noel Darcy, Oliver Walsh, Aidan Murphy, Conor Kinsella, Patrick Nolan0-1, Martin Dowling, Mick Morrissey 1-1, Bryan Byrne 0-1, 45, Brandon Sheehan 0-1, John Maher 0-1, Shane Coonan 0-1, Colin McGrath, Paul Maher 0-1, Eugene Maher 0-1. Subs Patrick Brennan, Aidan Egan, Damien Egan (all used).
Manager Martin Dowd,selectors Ronan Ruane,Pauric Keegan, Larry Maher. Ref. Paddy Bowden.
8/2/2014
First points
Muckalee travelled to Glenmore and came away with their first points of the senior football league. I was Glenmore who made the better start scoring 1-1, but Muckalee led at the break 2-8 to 1-1. The goals coming from Bryan Byrne and a penalty from John Maher. Glenmore added 0-6 on the resumption and Muckalee 1-4, the goal from Eoin Maher. Final score 3-12 to 1-7. Well done to Aidan and Damien Egan on making their debuits at senior. The next round is on 7 February in Muckalee.
Team John Coonan, Shane Egan, Alan Murphy, Aidan Murphy, Noel Darcy, Oliver Walsh, Martin Dowling, Bryan Byrne 1-2, Michael Morrissey 0-2,
Aidan Egan, John Maher, 1-4, Shane Coonan 0-2, Eoin Maher, 1-0,Paul Maher0-1, Eugene Maher o-1, Sub Damien Egan (used).
Manager Martin Dowd. Selectors Pauric Keegan , Ronan Ruane, Larry Maher.
REf. Jim Fitzgerald
2/2/2014
Juniors loose out
Muckalee’s Junior footballers made the trip to Graignamanagh and despite having a competitive side out they were no match for the home side. Damien Tynan was the goal scorer, result 5-15 to 1-0 .
Team Brian Cahill, Shane Egan, Nicholas Purcell, Niall Clancy, Brian Cadigan, Conor Kinsella, Eoin Murphy, John Joe Kelly, James Kelly, Jack Dowling, Eugene Maher, James Callanan, Damien Tynan 1-0,Tommy Quirke, Damien Egan. Subs.Noel Darcy (used), Aidan Egan (used) , Ronan Tynan.
Selectors Tom Dooley, Richard Nolan, Seamus Tynan, Martin Dowd
Ref John Bennett
2/2/2014
Juniors come up short
Muckalee fielded a blend youth and experience against Tullogher Rosbercon in the junior football league played in Muckalee. One point separated the sides at the break with the visitors leading 0-5 to 1-1, the goalscorer was Jack Dowling. Despite leveling the game after the break Muckalee went down by two points after a good performance against a strong Tullogher Rosbercon side. Tommy Quirke scored the second goal and James Callanan was unlucky when his effort came back of the woodwork. Final score 1-9 to 2-4. Debutants John Joe Kelly, Eoin Murphy,Tommy Quirke, Brandon Sheehan and Colm O Neill were all part of the u16 Football championship winners last year .Shane Dowling was another making his debut at this level, well done to all.
Team Brian Cahill, Nicholas Purcell, Alan Murphy, Brian Cadigan, David Tynan, Conor Kinsella, Eoin Murphy, John Joe Kelly,Patrick Brennan 0-1,Adrian Farrell, James Callanan, Jack Dowing 1-0, Shane Dowling 0-1,Tommy Quirke !-0, Eugene Maher. Subs. used Richard Teehan, Brandon Sheehan , Damien Egan, Colm O Neill, Shane Egan(inj.) Ronan Tynan,Aidan Egan.
Selectors Seamus Tynan, Tom Dooley, Richard Nolan, Martin Dowd.
Ref. Paddy Bowden.
26 /01/2014
Late winner
In the first round of the senior football league Mooncoin were the visitors to Muckalee to take on the locals. On a blustery cold day it was Mooncoin who started well and took a two point lead ,Robert Shore opened the scoring for Muckalee and two further points from Michael Morrissey and a pointed free from Robert gave the home side a slender advantage at the break 0-4 to 0-3. A Bryan Byrne goal ten minutes into the second half looked to have put Muckalee on course for victory but a wind assisted Mooncoin side never gave up and they scored a late goal in injury time to claim the points. Five players made their debuts at this level Conor Kinsella, Adrian Farrell, Jack Dowling, Brandon Sheehan and Richard Teehan , all doing well. Final score 1-5 to 1-6.
Team John Coonan, Noel Darcy, Oliver Walsh,Aidan Murphy, Conor Kinsella, Alal Murphy, Martin Dowling, Bryan Byrne 1-1, 0-1f, Michael Morrissey 0-2, Adrian Farrell, Robert Shore 0-2, 1f, Jack Dowling, Shane Egan, Brandon Sheehan, Eugene Maher.
Subs Richard Teehan,John maher, Tom Morrissey, Shane Coonan (All used)
Manager Martin Dowd. Selectors Pauric Keegan , Larry Maher, Ronan Ruane.
Ref. Paul Huntson.
25 /01 / 2014
Club Championship
Muckalee made the trip to Pirecestown to take on Saint Fintans the Wexford Intermediate Champions in the Leinster club Championship. On a lovely day for the game it was Muckalee that opened the scoring, three frees in the first quarter and a point from play all from Colin McGrath with the assist from Robert Shore. In the dying moments of the half a good move from defence was delivered by Bryan Byrne to Eoin McGrath who took on his man and set up a scoring chance for Colin who finished expertly. Half time score 1-4 to 0-3. Muckalee were well worth their lead at this stage the defence , midfielders and forwards all combining well. The loss of a Muckalee defender for a second yellow card gave renewed hope to Saint Fintans who began to cut into the lead and two fine saves from John Coonan kept his sides hopes of victory alive. The last ten minutes when Muckalee added further points from Colin a free and a point from play after a pass from John Maher and John Mulhall got our last score to give us two point lead but is was Fintans who finished the stronger and run out winners by three points 0-13 to 1-7. Thanks to our supporters who travelled in such large numbers to support the lads.
Team John Coonan, Canice Maher, Oliver Walsh, Aidan Murphy, Michael Morrissey Patrick Nolan, Martin Dowling, James Maher, Bryan Byrne, Shane Coonan,Robert Shore, John Mulhall 0-1,Colin McGrath 1-6, John Maher, Eoin McGrath.
Subs Joseph Maher (used), Alan Murphy(used),Paul Maher Capt.(used), Noel Darcy (used) Stephen Murphy, Luke Maher,Eugene Maher, Damien Tynan, Shane Egan, Fionn Lalor.
Selectors Martin Dowd, Larry Maher,Ronan Ruane, Padraig Keegan.
3 November 2013
Magnificent Four
Muckalee made history with a great win after a titanic struggle against James Stephens in the Senior Football Championship played in Freshford. On a lovely day for football Muckalee set off at a blistering pace with three points from the assured boot of Colin McGrath the first a sweeping move down the field the second a pass from John Maher the third a free from the left sideline. James Stephens opened their account in the eight minute with a point from Eoin McCormack and three further points from Jackie Tyrell and a David McCormack free completed the scoring for the City side in the first half. The game took a significant turn in the eighteenth minute when a Bryan Byrne pointed effort came off the upright and the ever alert Robert Shore crashed the rebound to the net and from the resulting kickout scored a point after a pass from John Maher. Colin McGrath gave the men from Muckalee a one goal advantage at the break when scoring after a pass from Shane Coonan . Half -time score 1-5 to 0-5. On the resumption it was anyones game and the first score came from Robert Shore in the eight minute finishing well taking a pass from John Maher . At this stage goalkeeper John Coonan, the full back line of James Maher ,Oliver Walsh and Aidan Murphy had to show their resolve along with half-back line of Martin Dowling , Patrick Nolan and Michael Morrissey defending well under preasure. Captain Paul Maher , Joe Maher with Tom Morrissey and Shane Coonan did trojan work to take the fight to James Stephens. The Muckalee Selectors showed the strength of their panel with Canice Maher John Mulhall and Eoin McGrath coming on to good effect. James Stephens came more into the game with points from Niall Tyrell,Mark Hoban, David McCormack and a goal from Eoin Mccormack to take the lead with five minutes to go. Then Muckalee showed their worth as reigning champions to finish strongly with points from John Mulhall, Colin and Eoin McGrath and a well dispatched penalty from Colin after a foul on Bryan Byrne . The final score was 2-10 to 1-9 setting up a magnificent four in a row for Muckalee . Well done to Manager Martin Dowd, Trainer Ronan Ruane Selectors Larry Maher and Pauric Keegan and the rest of the hard working Officers and Comittee for all their work on and off the field. County Board Chairman Tom Brennan complemented the Teams ,the referee and his umpire and linesmen for their part and presented the Cup to Captain Paul Maher, who thanked the whole group of players and managment for their efforts in the win and Jim Bolger for his continuous support and sponsorship to Football in the Parish.
Team John Coonan, James Maher, Ollie Walsh, Aidan Murphy, Martin Dowling, Paddy Nolan, Mick Morrissey, Joe Maher, Paul Maher Captain,Shane Coonan, Robert Shore 1-2, Tom Morrissey, Colin McGrath 1-6 ,2f ,1pen, Bryan Bryne, John Maher.
Subs.Stephen Murphy, Canice Maher (used), Eoin McGrath 0-1,John Mulhall 0-1, Fionn Lawlor, Noel Darcy, Luke Maher, Eugene Maher, Damien Tynan, Alan Murphy.
REf. Tom Duggan Linesmen Pat Hayes and Eugene Ryan
1 Sept. 2013
