Champions visit
Last year’s County Championship Thomastown were the visitors to Muckalee for the second round of the Senior Football ,League. The home side got off to the better start and were winning Muckalee 1-5 to Thomastown 0-2 at the break, the goal came after good build up play and finished by Joe Maher. The score in the second was a mirror image of the first scoring wise with the second goal also the result of a sweeping move for Tom Morrissey to finish to the net. Final Score 2-10 to 0-4
Colin McGrath, Jason Shore, Oliver Walsh, Tadhg Gill, Daniel Comerford 0-2 Paddy Nolan, Colm Kealy 0-1, Michael Morrissey 0-2, Robert Reid, Shane Kinsella 0-1, Luke Maher, Brian Coady 0-2,Jack Farrell 0-2, Joe Maher1-0, John Mulhall.
Replacements: Sean Maher, David Walsh, Tom Morrissey 1-0, James Callinan, Robert Shore, Darragh Quinlan. Also:
Ciaran FitzPatrick, Adrian Farrell, Aidan Egan, Damien Tynan, Matthew Shortall, Darragh Coughlan
Ref .Peter Burke
Sel .Nicky Purcell, Noel Garvan, Eoin Maher, John Maher, Paudi Hyland
17/3/2022
Second round
The second round of the Junior football league took place in Johnstown on a blustery and cold afternoon, despite this both sides can can be complemented on their efforts. Muckalee had the better of the first half to lead 0-4 to 0-1. On the resumption it was the Fenians who found their shooting boots but despite this the visitors were still in the game until the hosts had the only goal of the game in the closing minutes final score Fenians 1-7 to Muckalee 0-4
John Mulhall, Matthew Shortall, Joe Reid, Ciaran Nolan, Luke Burke, Jason Shore, Mark Murphy 0-1, Tommy Quirke, Bill Dowling, James Callinan 0-1, Sean Maher 0-1, Dan Comerford, Conor Dooley, Robert Shore, Jack Farrell 0-1, Adrian Farrell, Damien Tynan, Conor Mulhall, Aidan Egan, John Joe Kelly, Tom Davis, Ciaran FitzPatrick, Conor Egan,( All Contributed)
Sel, Tom Dooley, John Mulhall, Nicholas Purcell, Brian Cahill, Anthony Maher
Ref. Eamonn Mansfield
25/2/2022
First Win
Muckalee made the trip to Danesfort in the opening round of the Senior Football league. The game was played under lights, the players had to contend with wind and snow showers. Wind assisted Muckalee led at the break 0-6 to 0-2. Danesfort pressed strongly on the resumption but good defending and goal keeping kept them out. Muckalee had a fine goal from Colm Kealy and a good spread of scores among the forwards left the result 1- 9 to 1-3 a great effort from both sides.
Team Colin McGrath, Colm Kealy 1-0, Oliver Walsh, Tadhg Gill, Luke Maher, Patrick Nolan, Shane Kinsella, Joe Maher, Robert Reid, Daniel Comerfort 0-2, Robert Shore, James Callinan 0-2 , Jack Farrell 0-2, Mick Morrissey 0-1, John Mulhall 0-1. Matthew Shortall, Sean Maher (used), Darragh Quinlan 0-1,David Walsh(used), Bill Dowling(used), Adrian Farrell(used), Jason Shore(used) Conor Mulhall, Ciaran FitzPatrick, Conor Egan, Aidan Egan, Damien Tynan, Ciaran Nolan
Selectors Eoin Maher, Nicholas Purcell, John Maher,
Ref. Stephan Delaney
18/2/2022
Junior football
Muckalee and the Emeralds were in action in the first round of the League and after a good contest it was the visitors that were winners. On a windy and cold night Muckalee trailed 1-3 to 1-2 at half time the goal was scored by Conor Dooley. On the resumption Muckalee hit a purple patch and took a four point but the Emeralds ability to score goals was the difference between sides. Final score 3-5 to 1-9.
Team Darragh Coughlan, Matthew Shortall, Daniel Comerford, Ciaran Nolan, Bill Dowling, Jason Shore, Joseph Maher, James Callinan 0-2, Cathal Keegan 0-1, Jack Farrell 0-2, Robert Shore 0-1, Jamie Morrissey, Sean Maher 0-2, Tommy Quirke, Conor Dooley 1-1. Ross Dowling, Tom Morrissey (used),Thomas Lalor (used), Aidan Egan, Joseph Reid, Damien Tynan (used),Tadgh Gill (used), John Joe Kelly, Ciaran Fitzpatrick, Conor Egan, Thomas Downey (used), Conor Mulhall, Tom Davis.
Selectors Tom Dooley, Nicky Purcell, Brian Cahill, John Mulhall, Anthony Maher.
Ref. Owen Beehan
11-2-2022
Championship 2021
Muckalee were drawn to play Railyard in the first round of a knock out championship. The game was played in Muckalee under lights. Muckalee started well scoring two points at the first water it was Railyard who were leading 4 points to 2. Two further points were added by the home side and at the break it was 6 points to 4 . Railyard dominated the third quarter scoring the only goal of the game. Muckalee scored 4 further points in the second half and competed well but is was not enough , railyard went on to win 1-12 to 0-8 and advance to the next round.
Team Stephen Murphy, David Walsh, Oliver Walsh, Shane Kinsella, Justin Manning, Robert Reid 0-1, Colm Kealy, Mick Morrissey, Brian Coady 0-4, Francis McShea 0-1, Robert Shore, Luke Maher, Sean Maher 0-1, James Maher 0-1, Donnacha Quinlan, Subs Patrick Nolan (used) Darragh Coughlan (used), Thomas Lalor (used), John Maher, Mark Coady, Tom Morrissey, Aidan Egan, James Carrigan, John Joe Kelly, Luke Burke, Conor Mulhall, Conor Mulhall
Selectors Alan Murphy, Thomas Kinsella, Peter Dukelow
Ref .Peter Burke
6/11/2021
Junior quarter final
Muckalee played Tullaroan in the quarter final of the Junior football championship a repeat of last years fixture. The game played in Muckalee under lights, was competitive throughout. Tullaroan were ahead at the break 1-5 to 0-6. A goal from Eoin Murphy in the last quarter had Muckalee in the lead but Tullaroan replied immediately to regain the lead. A gallant effort from the lads overall. Final score 2-9 to 1-10.
Team Darragh Coughlan, Matthew Shortall, James Maher 0-2, Robert Reid, Mark Coady, Joe Maher 0-1, Colm Kealy , Justin Manning 0-1, Dan Comerfort, Sean Maher 0-1, Jason Shore, Tom Lawlor, Josh Dempsey 0-1, John Maher 0-2, Fionn Lawlor 0-2 Subs Tommy Quirke, Eoin Murphy 1-0, Eugene Maher, Aidan Egan, James Carrigan, Donal Coughlan, Conor Mulhall, Ronan Shore, James Dowling(l)
Selectors Seamus Tynan ,John Ryan, Tom Dooley, Nicholas Purcell, Anthony Maher
Ref. Eamon Mansfield
3/10/2020
Championship exit
Mooncoin were the visitors to Muckalee for the first round of the Senior Football championship . With the away side playing with the aid of a gale force wind the hosts did really well to be level at the break 0-5 each. Mooncoin were on top for the opening quarter scoring some great points. Muckalee got their first score of the half in the fifteenth minute and pushed for victory right to the end put is was not enough although they can bemoan some bad finishing and bad luck hitting the cross bar in each half. Final score 0-12 to 0-9.
Stephen Murphy, Shane Fahy, Ollie Walsh, Darragh Quinlan, Noel Darcy, Paddy Nolan, Shane Kinsella, Canice Maher 0-1, Tom Breen, John Mulhall 0-1, Robert Shore 0-1, Bryan Byrne 0-3, 1f, Bill Dowling, Mick Morrissey, Jack Farrell. Colin McGrath 0-3 f, Tom Morrissey (used), Harry Kealy (used), Eugene Maher, Jason Shore, David Walsh, Brandon Sheehan, Matthew Shorthall, Aidan Egan, Ronan Shore, Tommy Quirke, Joe Maher(inj.)
Selectors John Maher, Shane Coonan, Paul Maher, Robert Shore.
Ref.Peter Burke
7/3/2020
League ends
Muckalee travelled to play their last game in the Senior Football League against Mullinavat. On a cold but dry morning it was the County Champions from last year that prevailed due to better finishing when they got their chances. Half time score 2-6 to 0-5 . Despite upping their game in the second period it was not enough to unsettle Mullinivat who ran out winners 4-12 to 1-9, Bryan Byrne scoring the goal for Muckalee, Jack Farrell acquited himself well on his first start for the Seniors. Next outing is the first round of the championship v Mooncoin in Muckalee
Team Stephen Murphy, Shane Fahy, Ollie Walsh, Darragh Quinlan, Noel Darcy, Canice Maher 0-1, Shane Kinsella, Joe Maher 0-1, Bryan Byrne 1-1, John Mulhall, Tom Breen 0-1,Robert Shore, Eugene Maher0-1, Mick Morrissey 0-3,if,Jack Farrell,
SubsConor Mulhall, Thomas Lalor, Bill Dowling (all played)
SelectorsJohn Maher, Robert Shore, Shane Coonan, Paul Maher.
REf. Stephen Delaney
23/2 2020
Senior League
Muckalee travelled to Mooncoin for their second game in the Senior Football League. It was the home side with the aid of a gale force wind that dominated the first half leading 0-6 to no score at half time. On the resumption the Muckalee attack had more luck with their finishing to get back in the game, levelling coming up to full time but a point for Mooncoin gave them victory. Well done to Bill Dowling who made his Senior debut doing well. Final Score 1-8 to 1-7.
Team Eoin McGrath, Shane Fahy,Ollie Walsh, Colm Kealy, Noel Darcy, Canice Maher 0-1,Shane Kinsella, Bryan Byrne, Thomas Breen, Jack Farrell, John Mulhall 0-2, Darragh Quinlan, Sean Maher 0-1, Mick Morrissey 1-4,3f, Bill Dowling,
Eugene Maher(used),Brandon Sheehan (used),Jason Shore(used),Aidan Egan, John Joe Kelly, Ciaran FitzPatrick.
Sel. Robert Shore, Paul Maher, Shane Coonan, John Maher
Ref.Richard Dowling
9/2/2020
Second round
Carrickshock were the visitors to the Community School grounds in the second match of the Junior League against Muckalee. After a well contested opening half the score was 2-4 to 0-6 in favour of the visitors. The scores from Robert Shore, Darragh Quinlan and Eoin Murphy. On the resumption Carrickshock took a firm grip on the game to run out convincing winners, on a day that Bill Dowling and Matthew Shorthall made their debuts at this level playing really well only two weeks after winning the u17 County football Final.Result 5-10 to 0-7 . Team Eugene Maher, Matthew Shorthall ,David Walsh, Darragh Coughlan, Bill Dowling, Harry Kealy Donal Coughlan, , John Joe Kelly (capt.), Robert Reid, Eoin Murphy 0-4 f,Tom Morrissey, Ronan Shore, Darragh Quinlan 0-1, Robert Shore 0-2, Tommy Quirke, Mark Dowling, Aidan Egan, John Maher , Brandon Sheehan , All played
Selectors Tom Dooley, Nicky Purcell, Seamus Tynan, Anthony Maher.
Ref Ger o Grady
2/1/2020
