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
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
County Training
Kilkenny Senior Footballers had a training session and practice match against the local side in Muckalee on Easter Monday .
Temporary closure
The playing pitch at Muckalee will be closed from 8 of April until 28 of April for essential maintenance.
Social and Medal Presentation Night: St Martin’s Hurling Club and Muckalee Football Club will hold a Social and Medal Presentation night in Castlecomer Golf Club on April 6th @ 9:00pm. Finger food and chat guaranteed. Limited number of tickets available and cost €5 from Breda Tynan or any committee member.
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
