Fast goals
On a day taken from a different season Saint Martins had first use of the elements and were leading 0-4 to 0-3 at the break. Saint Lactains on their home patch looked to have all the hard work done but Martins had different ideas and three goals in the first ten minutes from Stephen, Kieran and Luke set Martins up for what seemed unlikely victory given the driving wind and rain. Final score 3-6 to 0-4.
Team David Breen, Brian Cadogan, Alan Murphy, Martin Dowling, Niall Moran, Aidan Lalor, Mick Morrissey, Michael Mulhall, Damien Maher, Kieran Kelly 1-0, Tom Morrissey, Stephen Murphy 1-3, Noel Darcy 0-1, Brian Mulhall0-2, Luke Maher1-0.
SUBS All used Nicky Purcell, Don Callinan, Aidan Murphy, David Dooley.
Selectors Paddy Kehoe, John Dooley, Tom Agar.
First Aid Robert Shore.
Ref.Eugene Ryan.
17 July 2011
Juniors take the points
St Martins and Dicksboro met Junior H.L.in Muckalee,it was the visitors who dominated early on and some terrific saves by our goalie kept us in the game. A goal from Kieran Kelly turned the game Martins way , half-time 1-6 to 0-4. Martins went on to build on the lead and a goal from a twenty metre from Stephen Murphy after Luke Maher had been fowled ensured victory. Final score 2-13 to 1-10. Best wishes to Damien Tynan after his recent operation, also great to see Don Callinan back playing after his injuries.
Team David Breen, Brian Cadogan, Martin Dowling, Niall Moran, Alan Murphy, Aidan Lalor, Mick Morrissey, Michael Mullhall 0-1,Damien Maher 0-2, Kieran Kelly 1-2,Stephen Murphy 1-6, Tom Morrissey 0-1,Luke Maher 0-1,Brian Mulhall, Noel Darcy.
Subs Eugene Maher, Nicky Purcell (used),Thomas Walsh (used),Aidan Murphy (used),Don Callinan (used),David Dooley (used), James Callinan.
Selectors Tom Agar ,Paddy Kehoe.
First Aid Dermot Lalor.
Ref Ollie O Neill. 14 July 2011.
Junior A defeat
St.Martins JuniorA suffered a heavy defeat to Tullaroan in the Junior A league championship. Martins trailed at the break 0-5 to 3-11.Final score 2-22 to 1-11.
Team Eugene Maher, Thomas Walsh, Geoff Doyle, Dave Dooley , David Tynan, Brian Byrne, Nicholas Purcell, Kieran Kelly, Michael Mulhall, Stephen Murphy 1-2, TomMorrissey 0-1,James Callanan, John Haughney, Brian Mulhall,Dermot Lalor.
Down in semi
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St.Martins went down to neighbours Naomh Brid in the semi -final of the Paddy Cahill Cup.Played in Coon the visitors dominated the first half to lead 1-8 to 0-4 . An understrength Martins came more into the game after the break but could not match the Carlow men who advanced to the final . Score 1-14 to 1-10.
Team David Breen, Thomas Walsh, Aidan Lalor, Nicholas Purcell, Martin Dowling, Damien Maher, Kieran Kelly, Luke Maher 1-0, Michael Mulhall, Stephen Murphy0-3,Brian Mulhall 0–2, Tom Morrissey, Noel Darcy, Dermot Lalor0-5, John Haughney.
Selectors Tom Agar, Paddy Kehoe.
First Aid Robert Shore.
Ref John Guinan.
2July 2011
D J draws the crowds
The crowd was well up for this North Junior A hurling Champoinship , D J Carey was the draw for many of the neutrals. Played in Benettsbridge on a lovely evening for hurling the sides were level at the break at five points each. The tempo increased with Young Irelands scoring a goal and point to go four points clear a goal from Dermot Lalor levelled matters. The Gowran side pulled away again and looked set for victory but a penalty was dispatched to the net by Stephen Murphy to draw the game. Final score 2-7 to 1-10.
Team Eugene Maher, Niall Moran, Geoff Doyle, David Dooley, Damien Maher, Bryan Byrne, Nicky Purcell, Michael Mulhall, Kieran Kelly 0-1, Stephen Murphy 1-3, Tom Morrissey, Ciaran Brennan, Damien Tynan, Brian Mulhall, Dermot Lalor 1-3.
Subs John Haughney (used),Thomas Walsh (used).David Tynan, Mark Murphy,Eoin O Mahony, Shane Egan, Jamie Heffernan.
Selectors Breda Tynan, Richard Nolan, Lilian Holohan.
First Aid Robert Shore.
Ref. John Minogue
Neighbours meet
Cloneen made the short trip to Coon to take on St Martins in the all County League fixture. On a lovely evening for a match is was the visitors who shaded the first half leading 0-6 to 0-5.Martins came more into the game in the second to run out winners 0-13 to 0-10.
Team David Breen, Aidan Murphy, Alan Murphy, Dave Dooley, Brian Byrne, Aidan Lalor, Mick Morrissey, Kieran Kelly, Noel Darcy, Luke Maher 0-1, Damien Maher, Stephen Murphy 0-7, Eugene Maher0-1, Tom Morrissey 0-3, John Haughney 0-1.
Selectors John Dooley, Paddy Kehoe, Tom Agar.
Ref. Pat Hayes.
15 may 2011
Martins top town
St Martins are Northern Junior A League champions for 2011. They came out on top against Carlow Town hurling club in a well contested game in Nowlan Park.Brian Malone was first to score in the sixth minute put Carlow replied with two of their own .Stephen Murphy was accurate from frees and Kieran Kelly levelled matters when he made a great run from midfield to point after twenty minutes. Damien Tynan had to leave the game injured and was replaced by Dermot Lalor after twenty five minutes.Tom Morrissey added a fine point coming up to the break ,but it was Carlow who then got the only goal from a twenty metre free to lead at half time 0-7 to 1-6. Brian Malone once again had Martins first score of the second after a pass from Tom Morrissey.Stephen Murphy was now pointing from all angles from play and frees and with Dermot Lalor ,Kieran Kelly, and Tom Morrissey all adding points Martins were well on their way to victory.Our defence and midfielders upped their game and kept a constant supply of quality ball to the attack to set up the victory of 0-19 to 1-11 . Captain Nicholas Purcell thanked the Selectors and wished Brian Malone well as he leaves for Australia during the week.Team
Team Eugene Maher, Aidan Murphy, Geoff Doyle, Dave Dooley, Mick Morrissey, Bryan Byrne, Nicky Purcell, Kieran Kelly 0-2, Damien Maher, Ciaran Brennan, Tom Morrissey0-3, Stephen Murphy 0-10, Damien Tynan, Brian Malone 0-2, David Tynan.
Subs Dermot Lalor 0-1, James Callanan (used).
Selectors Richard Nolan,Breda Tynan, Lilian Holohan.
Ref Pat Hayes.
12 June 2011
JuniorAs in final
St. Martins JuniorAs put in a good performance to qualify for the Junior A League Final. Played in Castlecomer Martins started really well and built up a good score to lead at the break 0-10 to 0-3.Dermot Lalor who started well had to leave the game injured after only ten minutes but the rest of the forwards upped their game in his absence.Gowran had the use of the strong wind for the second half they could make little headway against the Martins defence. James Callanan one of our minors made his adult debut in this game coming on as a subsitute , well done. Final score 0-17 to 0-5.
Team Eugene Maher, Aidan Murphy, Geoff Doyle, David Dooley, Michael Morrissey, Brian Byrne 0-2, Nicholas Purcell, Kieran Kelly, Brian Malone 0-1,Stephen Murphy 0-6, Tom Morrissey 0-3,Ciaran Brennan, Damien Tynan0-1, Dermot Lalor 0-2,John Haughney 0-2.
Subs David Tynan(used), James Callanan(used).
Selectors Lilian Holohan ,Breda Tynan, Richard Nolan.
First Aid Robert Shore.
Ref, Eamonn Mansfield.
4 June 2011
Juniors defeated
St Martins were well defeated by Clara in the Junior League Championship, played in Clara. Martins lined out with a weakened side due to injury and were never in the game.Final score 2-21 to 0-8
Team Eugene Maher , Aidan Murphy, Aidan Lalor, David Dooley, Brian Cadogan, Brian Byrne, Luke Maher 0-1,Kieran Kelly, Michael Mulhall, David Breen0-1,Noel Darcy 0-1,John Haughney, Damien Maher 0-5,Damien Tynan, Martin Dowling.
Selectors Tom Agar, Paddy Kehoe.
First Aid Robert Shore.
Ref. Sean Brennan.
29 May 2011
All County win
St.Martins put in a good performance against James Stephens to win this All County Junior League game. Played in Coon both sides found it hard to get used to a strong cross field wind .Martins took a three point lead into the break 0-4 to 0-1. Both sides improved on their accuracy in the second half , a goal from a twenty metre free by Stephen Murphy, and some great saves from our goalie, set up Martins for a win . Final score 1-11 to 0-9.
Team David Breen, Brian Cadogan, Alan Murphy, Patrick Dowling, Niall Moran, Aidan Lalor, James Maher 0-1, Michael Morrissey, Martin Dowling, Michael Mulhall, Damien Maher 0-2,Luke Maher, Thomas Walsh, Stephen Murphy !-6, Ruari Kinsella 0-1.
Subs.David Dooley 0-1,John Haughney, Aidan Murphy. All used.
Selectors Paddy Kehoe, John Dooley, Tom Agar.
First Aid Dermot Lalor.
Ref.Ollie O Neill.
2 May 2011
