Muckalee Senior Footballers qualified for their fourth county final in a row when  they defeated Mooncoin in the Semi-final. Muckalee started well and were leading at   half time 0-5 to 0-1. Goals were the highlight of the second half with four being scored, the first was a penalty converted by Colin McGrath after Robert Shore was fouled and Mooncoin scored a penalty and two from play to set up tight finish in Thomastown , final score 1-9 to 3-1.

 

Muckalee ‘s Senior Footballers advanced to the County semi-final after a hard fought victory over a hard trying Kilmogannny side. Scores were hard to come by early on in the game with the opening score coming after twelve minutes, a pointed free from Colin McGrath and Muckalee went on to lead 0-8 to 0-2 at half time. Kilmoganny went on to dominate the early exchanges of the second but the Muckalee defence held firm and added  two  fine goals.The first goal came from raiding wing back Mick Morrissey after a pass from Fionn Lawlor who had replaced the injured Robert Shore,the second came from Bryan Byrne after being put through by Colin McGrath. Kilmoganny  scored their goal with time running out to leave the final score 2-12 to 1-6 in favour of the Champions of last year.

 

Muckalee and Railyard contested the Senior League for 2012 in Muckalee pitch on Thursday 12 April. In a well contested match the first half left the score at 0-6 to 0-5 , with the Railyard coming back from a slow start to leave the minimum between the sides at the break. Muckalee upped their game on the resumption and got some fine scores after good team play and finishing. Great credit to the lads for going through the League unbeaten and coping with injuries for the final as the did in last years County Final.County Board Chairman Tom Brennan  presented the Trophy to Captain Shane Coonan and complemented both sides on the standard of football played. Result 0-14 to 0-7.

 

In  the last of the Senior Football League group two it was the clash of last years Champions of the Senior and Intermediate grades.  Conahy made the short trip on Good Friday evening to Muckalee and it was the home side that took the honours after a competive game. Muckalee were two points up at the break after Conahy had impressed early on. Final score  4-13 to 3-6

 

O Loughlin Gaels  were the visitors to Muckalee for the fourth round the senior football League, the home side raced into an early lead 0-6 ,O Loughlin Gaels replied with five unanswered to get right back into the game. Muckalee finished out the half stroinger to lead at the break 0-8 to 0-5.After a well contested second muckalee ran out winners 0-14 to 1-8.

Muckalee picked up their third win in the Senior Football after a victory against James Stephens. The game was played in Larchfield on a day that would do was taken from summer. Muckalee started well and led at the break 2-9 to 0-3. Both goals were well set up and finished the first by Colin McGrath the second by Luke Maher. Muckalee added a further eight points after the break to run out winners 2-17 to 0-7.

 

Muckalee Senior Footballers made the long trip to Glenmore for the second round of the Senior Football League. The game was played in Glenmores splendid new grounds which they have recently moved to. Muckalee had the better start and led at the break 1-5 to 0-1. The goal by Brian Byrne came just before half time when a great counter attack started by the defence and worked well up the field.This was a setback to the homeside who had came more into the game at that stage. The elements were all in evidence all through the game with sun rain hail sleet and a snow shower as the game ended. Muckalee built on the lead in the second half to run out winners 1-11 to 0-1.

First Game of 2012 against Kilmogany

Muckalee Footballers made a winning start to the 2012 Senior League . This game was a repeat of last years County Final and Muckalee were winners after a well contested game. Played in Muckalee under lights the score at half time was 1-4 to 0-2. Dunnamaggin came more into game in the second half but a strong finish from the home side set up the win 2-9 to 0-6.

Team John Coonan, Ronan Maher, Oliver Walsh, Aidan Murphy, Michael Morrissey, Patrick Nolan, Martin Dowling, Paul Maher, Joseph Maher 0-1, Shane Coonan, Robert Shore 0-1,Canice Maher,Tom Morrissey 1-1, Brian Byrne 1-2, Colin McGrath 0-4.

Subs. Alan Murphy (used), Fionn Lalor (used),Stephen Murphy, Brian Cadogan, Damien Tynan, Niall Clancy, John Maher inj.

Selectors Larry Maher, Martin Dowd, Tom Cullen.

Ref. Peter Burke