Good start
Muckalee Senior footballers made a good start to the League with a hard fought win against Clara in Clara. The early exchanges were even with both sides missing some goal chances but the visiting side had a five point lead at the break 0-8 to 0-3. The points came from Mick Morrissey with three Thomas Breen two and one each from Canice Maher,Shane Kinsella and Thomas Lalor. Fresh from their win in the u17 County Football Final the selectors gave a number of those players a run out at Senior level, Shane Fahy, Thomas Lalor, Jack Farrell, and Josh Dempsey who scored a goal with his first touch early in the second half, all four lads accquited themselves well. Just when it looked like Muckalee looked to have a commanding lead wind assisted Clara scored two goals in a minute to thunder back into contention for the points. Colin McGrath, Mick Morrissey and Canice Maher added points in the second half to leave the final score Muckalee 1-11 to Clara 2-7 after a tight finish.
Team Stephen Murphy, Shane Fahy, Olllie Walsh, Colm Kealy, Shane Kinsella 0-1,Canice Maher0-2, Harry Kealy, Joe Maher, Bryan Byrne, John Mulhall, Thomas Breen0-2, Thomas Lalor 0-1f, Sean Maher, Mick Morrissey0-4, Darragh Quinlan. Subs Josh Dempsey 1-0, Colin McGrath 0-1f, Jack Farrell (used), David Walsh(used) Tommy Quirke, Eugene Maher, Ronan Shore, Conor Mulhall, JJ Kelly, Aidan Egan
Selectors Robert Shore,Paul Maher, Shane Coonan, John Maher
Ref. Eamonn Mansfield
1/2/2020
First outing
Muckalee’s first outing in the Junior Football League was against Winegap . The game was played In the Community School grounds, and despite a spirited effort from the lads the southern side were more much clinical and ran out winners on the score 2-1 to 7-13.
Team Eugene Maher, Jack Nolan, Colm Kealy, Donal Coughlan, Donnacha Quinlan, David Walsh, Ciaran FitzPathrick , Joseph Maher, Harry Kealy, John Joe Kelly (c), Tommy Quirke 1-0, Adam Comerford, Ronan Shore 1-0,Tom Morrissey 0-1, Darragh Coughlan, Richard o Shea, Robert Shore, Eoin Murphy, Aidan Egan, Danny Quirke, Brandon Sheehan, John Maher.
Selectors Nicky Purcell, Seamus Tynan, Tom Dooley,John Ryan, Anthony Maher.
Gay Rafter Referee
26/1/2020
Muckalee bow out
Muckalee bowed out of the Senior Football Championship at the semi final stage against Mullinavat in Danesfort . The early exchanges saw both sides leading at different stages with points from Bryan Byrne, Tom Morrissey, David Walsh and Brian Coady . A well worked gaol from David Walsh (on as a sub for the injured Paddy Nolan) in the 24th minute had Muckalee in a strong position with a five point lead. Mullinavat cut into that lead with a converted penalty to leave the half time score 1-9 to 1-7. Robert Shore and Bryan Byrne added points early as Muckalee battled hard to keep the pressure on an improving Mullinavat side who had a three point lead with time running out and added another goal and two points in added time to record a convincing win. Over all a good game with both sides contributing greatly. Final score 2-16 to 1-11
Team Stephen Murphy, James Maher, Shane Kinsella, Noel Darcy Paddy Nolan, Brian Cody 0-1,Canice Maher, Mick Morrissey, Tom Breen, Tom Morrissey 0-1,Darragh Quinlan, Sean Maher, Bryan Byrne 0-7 4f, Robert Shore 0-1.
Subs David Walsh 1-1, Jason Shore (used), Matthew Cullen (used), Eugene Mahet, Ciaran FitzPatrick, Conor Mulhall, Aidan Egan, John Maher (inj) John Mulhall (away)
Ref. Paul Cahill
6/7/2019
Muckalee bow out
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Replay win
Muckalee with a replay win advanced to the next round against Dicksboro at their own ground. It was the home side that setteled the better and were on top in the first twenty minutes leading 1-5 with the goal coming from Sean Maher. Dicksboro notched four points to leave the score at the break 1-8 to 0-4. Three more points for Dicksboro after the break had them right back in the game but it was Muckalee that came to the fore to finish well on the score line of 2-12 to 0-10. Sean Maher added another goal in the closing moments.
Team Stephen Murphy, James Maher, Noel Darcy, Oliver Walsh, Brian Coady 0-1, Patrick Nolan, Shane Kinsella, Mick Morrissey 0-1, Joe Maher, Tom Breen 0-1, Tom Morrissey 0-3, John Mulhall 0-1, Sean Maher 2-0, Bryan Byrne 0-2, John Maher 0-3
Subs Harry Kealy (used), Jason Shore, David Walsh, Luke Maher, Darragh Quinlan, Robert Shore, Eugene Maher, James Carrigan, Conor Mulhall, Tommy Quirke (inj.)
Selectors Paul Maher, Eoin McGrath, Tom Cullen
Ref. Peter Burke
8/3/2019
Draw game
St. James Park was the venue for the Senior Football Championship clash between Muckalee and Dicksboro on a wet and stormy day. Muckalee played against the wind in the first half and led at the break 1-3 to 0-5. The goal coming from Sean Maher and the points from John Maher. Tom Morrissey added a second half goal with points from Thomas Breen Joe Maher and John Maher . Muckalee looked set for victory holding a three point lead with time almost up but Dicksboro goaled to secure a draw when they were awarded a penalty only after Stephen Murphy had saved the initial shot. Result 2-7 each the replay will be in Muckalee. Harry Kealy made his debut at senior level in this game well done.
Team Stephen Murphy, James Maher, Noel Darcy, Shane Kinsella, Mick Morrissey,Patrick Nolan, Jason Shore, Tom Breen 0-1 , Joe Maher 0-1, Darragh Quinlan,Tom Morrissey 1-0, John Mulhall, Sean Maher 1-0, Brian Byrne, John Maher 0-5
Subs David Walsh (used) ,Harry Kealy (used), Eugene Maher, Luke Maher, James Carrigan, Dean Farrell
Selectors Eoin McGrath, Paul Maher, Tom Cullen.
REf. Gabriel Rafter
2/3/2019
Juniors bow out
The Muckalee Junior footballers were drawn away to Tullaroan in the Championship.The home side set the tone of the game with a goal after two minutes and went on to lead at the break 3-8 to 0-2. Paul Maher and Harry Kealy registered the points. The loss of players to the Senior side was a drawback to the team but in fairness to the lads the never gave up right to the end.The scores came from Darragh Quinlan, Dean Farrell, John Joe Kelly and Brandon Sheehan. Result Tullaroan 6-9 Muckalee 0-6
Team John Coonan,Ciaran FitzPatrick, Alan Murphy, Richard O Shea,Darragh Quinlan 0-1, Daniel Comerford, Eoin Murphy, JohnJoe Kelly 0-1, Harry Kealy 0-1, Dean Farrell 0-1, Paul Maher0-1, Conor Mulhall, Danny Quirke, Robert Shore, Eugene Maher,
Subs Brandon Sheehan0-1, James Carrigan (used)
Sel.Tom Dooley, John Ryan, Seamus Tynan, Anthony Maher.
REf.Sean McMahon
24/2/2019
Stern test
Muckalee were away to Tullogher/Rosbercon in the first round of the Senior Football Championship in Tullogher. Bryan Byrne opened the scoring after five minutes to which T/R replied , further points from John Maher and Bryan Byrne had the visitors ahead approaching the break then T/B scored a fortuitous goal to leave the half-time score 1-4 to 0-5. On the resumption the Muckalee lads upped their game and built a five point lead but once again T/B were not finished and cut the lead to two points with a fine goal. Muckalee responded well after a stern test to advance to the next round.A greater spread of scorers and a resolute defence in the second half was key to the success, Brian Coady pointed and goaled after taking a super pass from Patrick Nolan, Thomas Breen chipped in with two points, Joseph Maher, Canice Maher also pointed. John Maher and Bryan added to their added to their first half tally. Final score 1-13 to 2-6.
Team Stephen Murphy, James Maher, Noel Darcy, Shane Kinsella, Mick Morrisey, Patrick Nolan, Jason Shore, Thomas Breen 0-2, Brian Coady 1-1, John Mulhall, Tom Morrissey, Canice Maher 0-1, Sean Maher, Bryan Byrne 0-3, John Maher 0-5,2f.
Subs Joe Maher0-1, Eugene Maher, Darragh Quinlan, Ciaran Fitzpatrick, Conor Mulhall, Daniel Comerford.
Sel. Tom Cullen, Eoin McGrath, Paul Maher
Ref.John McCormack
23/2/19
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Last game
Muckalee and Railyard played the last game of their group at the Community School in Castlecomer . Both sides were guilty of numerous misses during the first half which ended 1-5 to 0-2 Railyard ahead. The points were for John Maher and Tom Breen. A second goal for Railyard put them in control but in fairness to Muckalee they were not finished. Points for John Maher Brian Cody and a Tom Breen goal left one score in it with time running out but it was Railyard who pushed on with two points. Darragh Quinlan and Ciaran Fitzpatrick acquitted themselves well on their first starts in Senior Football. Final score 2-8 to 1-6.
Team Paul Maher, Shane Kinsella, Noel Darcy, Ciaran Fitzpatrich, Darragh Quinlan, Patrich Nolan, Sean Maher, Brian Coady 0-2, Tom Breen 1-1,Tommy Quirke, John Mulhall, Robert Shore, Eugene Maher, Bryan Byrne, John Maher 0-3, Conor Mulhall
Selectors Tom Cullen, Paul Maher, Eoin McGrath.
Ref. Peter Burke
9/2/2019
First loss
In cold and stormy MW Hire Dunmore centre Graigue/Ballycallan proved too strong for the Junior Footballers from Muckalee. Under lights gale assisted Muckalee made a resonable start leading 1-4 to nil after twenty minutes but Graigue/Ballycallan were level at the break ssoring 2-1. Muckalee’s goal was scored by Robert Shore finishing to the net after a good team attack.The second half was mostly dominated by the the Ballycallan lads with Muckalee defending strongly,final score 3-7 to 2-6.
Team John Coonan, Sean Maher,Alan Murphy, Richard O Shea, Darragh Quinlan, David Walsh, Shane Kinsella, Colm Kealy, Harry Kealy, Luke Maher, Paul Maher, Daniel Comerford, Robert Shore 1-4John Maher 0-2, Eugene Maher, Dean Farrell,Danny Quirke, Tommy Quirke, Conor Mulhall,Ciaran Fitzpatrick,James Carrigan, Mark Coady (subs used did well)
Selectors Seamus Tynan, John Ryan,Tom Dooley,Anthony Maher.
Ref.Ger Grady
8/2/2019
