Goals make the differance
Muckalee qualified for their fifth Senior County final in a row and their ability to take their goal chances the differance between the sides. On a difficult evening for football with strong winds and driving rain it was Muckalee who had the opening score a goal from Colin McGrath who finished well with the assist from Shane Coonan . Both sides had some well worked points to leave it 1-4 to 0-2 at half-time. Glenmore piled on the preassure in the second half but two further goals from Colin McGrath and Michael Morrissey , Colins came from a penalty after Robert Shore had been fouled the other was a good counter attack that passed through many hands and ended Shane Coonan off loading to Michael. The final score was 3-6 to 0-6 with the final opponents city side James Stephens.
Team John Coonan, James Maher, Oliver Walsh, Aidan Murphy, Martin Dowling, Patrick Nolan, Michael Morrissey 1-0, Paul Maher (capt.), Bryan Byrne, Shane Coonan, Robert Shore 0-2, John Mulhall, Colin McGrath 2-3,1pen.,John Maher 0-1,f, Tom Morrissey.
Subs. Canice Maher (used), Eoin McGrath (used), Fionn Lalor (used),Eugene Maher, Luke Maher,Damien Tynan, Shane Egan.
Manager Ronan Ruane,Selectors Martin Dowd, Larry Maher.
Ref. Thomas Duggan.
14 April 2013
Quarter Final win
In a repeat of last years County Final Muckalee took on Mullinivat in the quarter final of this years Championship in Bennettsbridge .In a well contested game Muckalee had a two point lead at half time 0-6 to 0-4. In the second half Muckalee extended their lead to four points but then had to withstand a strong Mullinivat come back who were denied goals with a goal line clearance from Paul Maher and a John Coonan stop in the last ten minutes . Final score 0-12 to 0-6.
Team John Coonan, Noel Darcy, Oliver Walsh, Aidan Murphy, Michael Morrissey 0-1,Patrick Nolan, Martin Dowling, Paul Maher Capt.,Joseph Maher, Shane Coonan, Robert Shore 0-1, John Mulhall, Colin McGrath 0-2,John Maher 0-6, Tom Morrissey 0-1.
Subs Brian Byrne (used), Eoin McGrath (used0 , Foinn Lalor 0-1,Luke Maher, Damien Tynan, Shane Egan.
Manager Ronan Ruane. Selectors Martin Dowd, Larry Maher.
Ref. Eoin Hayes
6 april 2013
League winners
Muckalee retained their Senior football League title for 2013 against Kilmoganny at St. James Park. Kilmoganny were first to settle and raced into an early lead scoring 1-2 without reply before a score from Colin McGrath in the tenth minute, one of many he scored on the day settled the Muckalee men who trailed at the break 0-5 to 1-4. A much improved defensive display in the second half was called for and was delivered by one and all , to hold out against a determined Kilmoganny side who were in the game right up to the closing minutes. Final score 0-11 to 1-4. County Board Chairman Tom Brennan congratulated Muckalee on their win and both sides for their sportmanship, and Paul Maher as Captain.
TeamJohn Coonan,Noel Darcy, Oliver Walsh, Aidan Murphy,Michael Morrissey, Patrick Nolan, Canice Maher,John Mulhall , Paul Maher(Capt.), Tom Morrissey0-1, Robert Shore 0-1, Shane Coonan 0-1,Colin McGrath 0-8,5f, brian Byrne0-1, John Maher.
Subs. James Maher (used),Stephen Murphy, Eugene Maher, Luke Maher, Damien Tynan, Shane Egan
Manager Ronan Ruane Selectors Martin Dowd, Larry Maher.
Ref.Paul Huntson.
16 March 2013
Seniors make final
Muckalee senior footballers qualified for the League Final when they overcame near neighbours Railyard in the semi-final at Saint Jamses Park. A great start by Muckalee wh0 scored two early goals put them in a strong position at half time 2-8 to 0-2.The goals came from Brian Byrne and Robert Shore ,with the assists from Robert Shore and John Maher . Railyard came more into the game in the second half put could not bridge the gap and with Robert Shore in fine point scoring form it was the double winners from last year who advanced .Muckalee third goal was scored after the combined efforts of Colin McGrath and Brian Byrne got the ball over the line. Final score 3-15 to 1-6.The final is due to be played next week v Kilmoganny.
Team John Coonan, Noel Darcy, Oliver Walsh , Aidan Murphy, Michael Morrissey, Patrick Nolan, Fionn Lalor, Paul Maher (Capt.), John Mulhall 0-1,Tom Morrissey , Robert Shore 1-7, Shane Coonan 0-1, John Maher 0-2, Brian Byrne 1-1, Colin McGrath 0-3. Subs Damien Tynan, Shane Egan, both used.
Manager Ronan Ruane with Selectors Martin Dowd and Larry Maher.
Ref>Eugene Ryan.
9-3-2013
Juniors loose out
Muckalee Junior footballers lost out Tullogher Rosbercon in the Championship after putting in a determined effort ,the venue was Thomastown. Tullogher Rosbercon started well and led 1-2 to no score after ten minutes and went on to lead at the break 1-6 to 0-3. A much improved Muckalee cut into that lead to get within two points of the men from the south of the County with goals from Damien Tynan with the assist from Damien Egan and Noel Darcy with the assist from Michael Mulhall .In the end the Tullogher Rosbercon lads rallied to win on the score 3-9 to 2-7.Jason Shore started in goal ,his first game for the club at this level and did well.
Team Jason Shore, Shane Egan, John Maher, Nicholas Purcell, Patrick Dowling 0-1,Michael Mulhall, Brian Cadigan, Noel Darcy 1-1, Fionn Lalor 0-4,3f,Eugene Maher, Conor Kinsella 0-1 , James Kelly, Damien Egan ,Damien Tynan 1-0, Aidan Egan. Sub. Ronan Tynan(used).
Selectors Tom Dooley, Richard Nolan, Seamus Tynan.
Ref. Domo Connolly
2/3/ 2013
Muckalee top group
Muckalee footballers finished top of their group when the overcame Conahy Shamrocks at the Polo grounds Jenkinstown. Conahy wind assisted opened the scoring but Muckalee came right back into the game to lead at the break 2-10 to 0-3. The goals came from Bryan Byrne and Canice Maher and the assists from Colin McGrath. Muckalee added further goals in the second half from Tom Morrissey and John Mulhall with the assist from Canice Maher. Captain Colin McGrath was accurate througout from play and frees. Final score 4-14 to 1-7.
Team John Coonan, Noel Darcy, Oliver Walsh, Aidan Murphy, Michael Morrissey, James Maher, Martin Dowling, Paul Maher, Canice Maher 1-1, Robert Shore , Fionn Lalor, Colin McGrath 0-8, Brian Byrne 1-3, Tom morrissey 1-1.
Subs Stephen Murphy , John Mulhall 1-1, Shane Coonan (used)Shane Egan (used), Damien Tynan (used),John Maher.
Manager Ronan Ruane. Selectors Martin Dowd , Larry Maher
John Kenneddy
16/2/2013
Juniors loose out
Muckalee Junior Footballers were no match for a strong Railyard side in this second round League game played in Muckalee. Railyard got through for some early goals and it was an uphill battle after that but the lads never gave up trying . Muckalee fielded some newcomers to this grade ,Alan Lalor, Damien Egan ,Jack Dowling, Ronan Tynan, all who done well. Final score 4-4 to 0-2.
Mark Murphy, Shane Egan, Nicholas Purcell, John Maher, Alan Lalor,Michael Mulhall, Jack Dowling, Fionn Lalor , Noel Darcy 0-1, Aidan Egan, Luke Maher, Eugene Maher, James Dowling 0-1, Ronan Ruane, Damien Egan, Ronan Tynan .
Selectors Tom Dooley, Richard Nolan, Seamus Tynan.
Ref. Paul Huntson.
10/2 /2013
Home win
Two sides who had recorded victories in their opening games clashed at Muckalee in this well contested second round fixture. Muckalee started well but each side had its periods of dominance and O Loughlin Gaels were unlucky not to be level at half time when the score was 0-5 t0 0-4 . The Morrissey brothers who scored some well worked points in the early minutes of the new half and goals from Canice Maher after a pass from Robert Shore and Paul Maher after a pass from John Maher set Muckalee up for the win. Final score 2-9 t0 0-4.
Team Stephen Murphy, Noel Darcy, Oliver Walsh, Aidan Murphy, Michael Morrissey 0-2, Patrick Nolan, Martin Dowling, Paul Maher 1-0, Joe Maher 0-2, Tom Morrissey 0-1, Robert Shore 0-2, James Maher ,Colin McGrath 0-1,Brian Byrne, John Maher. Subs John Coonan, Canice Maher 1-1, Luke Maher (used), Damien Tynan (used), Shane Egan (made his debut a Senior level in this game )
Manager Ronan Ruane , Sel. Larry Maher, Martin Dowd .
Ref.Eugene Ryan
8/02/2013
Winning start
Just five weeks after winning the 2012 County Final Muckalee footballers made a winning start against Glenmore in the League/Championship . The game was played in Muckalee and the home side led at the break 4-5 to no score. Both sides added three points each in the second half to leave the final score 4-8 to 0-3.
Team Murphy, Noel Darcy, Oliver Walsh, Aidan Murphy,Michael Morriussey, Patrick Nolan, James Maher, Paul Maher, Fionn Lalor, Robert Shore 0-2, Luke Maher 0-1,Colin McGrath 1-4, Brian Byrne 2-1, Tom Morrissey 1-0.
Subs. Eugene Maher (used), Damien Tynan (used), Niall Clancy (used), Eoin Maher (used), John Maher.
Manager Ronan Ruane . Selectors Martin Dowd, Larry Maher.
Ref. Sean Cleere.
2 feb 2013
Senior County Final 2012
The big crowd that travelled to Palmerstown for the 2012 Kilkenny Senior Football Championship got a exhibition of all that is good about football when it is played with skill, heart and determination, from two well prepared sides. Mullinavat were first to show their hand with two early points and Muckalee got off the mark in the tenth minute with a point from John Mulhall after a John Maher pass. Colin McGrath added another from play finishing a move started by Michael Morrissey in the half back line. The only goal of the game was set up by a Paul Maher pass to John Mulhall who made good ground and set up Bryan Byrne who finished well. Captain Shane Coonan fisted a point after a good through ball from Brian Byrne.Tom Morrissey put Colin McGrath for another point from play and two fine frees from Colin and John Maher left the half time score 1-7 to-0-3.The game was far from over at this stage as Mullinavat took a grip on the match only some sterling defending by the full back line of Canice ,Oliver and Aidan who got great cover from Michael Patrick and Martin in a solid half back that were not afraid to attack . When this sextet was breached two mighty saves from John Coonan when the game was in the melting pot were crucial. Robert Shore scored Muchalee’s first point in the twentieth minute after a pass from Joe Maher that proved to be very important as Muckalee finished strongly with further points from Robert who took a pass from Canice Maher after a strong run out of the defence and a pointed side line kick from John Maher. Joe Maher James Maher and Fionn Lawlor did well when called upon. Mullinivat were beaten but can be very proud of their part in well contested final.History was made with Muckalee completing their first ever three in a row to add to the League won earlier in the year .Manager Tom Cullen and his selectors Martin Dowd and Club Chairman Larry Maher can be veryproud of their acvhievment’s after their four years in charge reaching four finals which goes to prove you have to loose one to win three . County Board Chairman Tom Brennan congratulated both teams for their skill and sportsmanship and Muckalee for winning the treble . Captain Shane Coonan thanked all the present and past players who contributed to the historic win and the hard working management team plus all club members who helped in any way.Final score 1-10 to 0-7.
