St. Canice’s Senior Hurling County Semi Final
In front of a large crowd in Nowlan Park, St. Martin’s took on renowned Ballyhale Shamrocks in the County Senior Hurling Semi-Final. The task ahead of them was a great one but not one that they would shy away from. Lining out without the injured Mick Morrissey, Martin’s got off to a great start going six points to two up courtesy of some fine points from John Maher, Thomas Breen and Joe Maher. John Maher converted a free in the 20th minute which was to be St. Martin’s final score of the half. After that, they had to get to grips with the Ballyhale attack as the two Reids, Eoin and T.J (scoring two free’s) and Henry Shefflin brought the sides back level before Cha Fitzpatrick scored two successive points to take the lead going in at half time. (Ballyhale Shamrocks 0-8, St. Martin’s 0-6). John Mulhall got Martin’s deficit down to one upon the resumption but then T.J Reid converted a further two frees to put three between the sides. John Maher exchanged points with Shefflin, T.J Reid and Colin Fennelly when he scored a 21m free and tapped over two from play. (three points difference) However, Martin’s were reduced to 14 men and straight away Shamrocks took advantage when Mark Aylward came on for Ballyhale and immediately made an impact. Henry Shefflin prevented the ball from going out for a sideline and found T.J Reid who in turn laid the ball off to Aylward who finished to the net to put six between the sides. With the Saints been a man down, they had to work hard. With further points from Eoin Reid, Cha Fitz, David Hoyne, Conor Walsh and Mark Aylward, Ballyhale extended their lead. John Maher, Eoin McGrath and Joe Maher each pointed but the last score of the game belonged to Henry Shefflin as he pointed in the dying seconds of injury time for Ballyhale to run out winners on a scoreline of 1-19 to St. Martin’s 0-14.
Team: Colin McGrath, James Maher, Ollie Walsh, Shane Cadigan, Tom Breen (0-1), Paddy Nolan, Bryan Byrne, James Dowling, Canice Maher, Brian Mulhall (0-1), Eoin McGrath (0-1), Joe Maher (0-2), John Mulhall (0-1), John Maher (0-8), Paul Maher.
Subs: Jason Shore, Mick Morrissey, Robert Shore, Shane Kinsella (used), Paddy Dowlig, Luke Maher, Paddy Brennan, Brian Cadigan, Thomas Walsh, Adrian Farrell, Eugene Maher, Jack Dowling, Donal Shore, Shane Egan.
Management: Charlie Carter, Richard O’Shea, Ronan Ruane, Aidan Lawlor
Referee: Raymond Byrne (Glenmore)
2nd November 2014.
St. Martin’s Senior Hurling Team 2014
St. Martin’s Minors progress to Semi Final
St Martins qualified for the Minor B hurling Semi Final with a win over near neighbours Clara in a tight game at Johns Park.
St Martins ability to get goals proved to be the difference with custodian Jason Shore pulling super saves to keep Clara at bay.
Martins got to the break 2-7 to 1-5 ahead after playing with the elements.
The cushion proved to be enough and they held onto to win to avenge last years extra time loss to the same opponents.
Final score; St Martins 3-9 1-9 Clara
St Martins: Jason Shore, Loughlin Hogan, Brian Cody, Paddy Heffernan, Steven Walsh, David Walsh, John Joe Kelly, Eoin Murphy, Robert Reid, Finn Dowling, Mark Dowling, Shane Dowling, Mark Cody, Conor Dowling, Brandon Sheehan.
Subs: William Trousdell, Ciaran Brennan, Diarmuid Murtagh, Jack Nolan, Colm O’Neill, Padraig Buggy, Jack Manning, Ronan Tynan, Ciaran Fitzpatrick, Aidan Egan, Tommy Quirke, Richard Teehan, Sean Maher.
Selectors: Patrick O’Flynn, Michael Brennan, Andy Dowling, Joe Dowling & Seamus Tynan
St. Canice’s Senior Hurling Championship Quarter Final
On a typical October day in Freshford, St. Martin’s and Dicksboro squared up to each other in the Quarter Final of the Senior Hurling Championship. It was a second half performance that sealed the deal for St. Martin’s despite a late goal for the Boro. Playing against the wind in the first half, Eoin McGrath got proceedings under way with a well taken point. More than a minute later, Ollie Walsh got Dicksboro off the mark with a point of his own. John Maher put Martin’s three ahead when he finished the ball to the net before converting a free to put four between sides after seven minutes. That was Martin’s last score until the 19th Minute. In the meantime, Cillian Buckley and Shane Maher cut into the deficit before Evan Cody got the equaliser for them. Eddie O’Donoghue leathered the ball into the back of St. Martin’s net to take the lead for Dicksboro. Suddenly, Martin’s found themselves four points down. John Maher pointed two free’s while John Mulhall and Eoin McGrath all added points before half time while their counterparts, Shane Maher, Cillian Buckley, Ollie Walsh and Andrew Gaffney all pointed for Dicksboro to leave the half time score St. Martin’s 1-6, Dicksboro 1-9. The second half saw St. Martin’s come out and take advantage of the strong breeze with a Brian Mulhall point. Shortly after, Eoin McGrath pointed to put one between the sides. Andrew Gaffney pointed two free’s for Dicksboro to increase their lead to three once again. Within the next ten minutes Dicksboro were held while James Dowling and John Maher chipped away to decrease their deficit to a single point. Colin McGrath ensured that Martin’s took the lead scoring 1-1 within in a two minute spell. Andrew Gaffney pointed yet another free to put two between the sides. Canice Maher got the three point lead back once before John Maher scored a further three unanswered points. Martin Gaffney scored a late consolation goal for Dicksboro at the end of normal time. John Maher and Andrew Gaffney had the final say of the game, exchanging scores but it was St. Martin’s who ran out deserving winners on a scoreline of 2-16 to 2-13.
Team: Colin McGrath (1-1), James Maher, Ollie Walsh, Shane Cadigan, Bryan Byrne, Paddy Nolan, Mick Morrissey, James Dowling (0-1), Canice Maher (0-1), Thomas Breen, Eoin McGrath (0-3), Brian Mulhall (0-1), Paul Maher, John Maher (1-8), John Mulhall (0-1).
Subs: Joe Maher (used), Jason Shore, Shane Kinsella, Paddy Dowling, Robert Shore, Luke Maher, Noel D’Arcy, Aidan Murphy, Paddy Brennan, Brian Cadigan, Thomas Walsh, Donal Shore, Adrian Farrell, Eugene Maher, Jack Dowling, Shane Egan, Kevin Tynan. Team Management: Charlie Carter, Aidan Lawlor, Ronan Ruane, Richard O’Shea
Referee: Peter Bourke
19th October 2014.
Senior County Hurling Championship Rd. 1
On a lovely day in Páirc Lachtain in Freshford with the sunshine blazing as if it were summer, St. Martin’s took on Fenian’s of Johnstown to gain a place in the Quarter final of the Senior Hurling Championship. Conor Tobin got Fenian’s on the score board with a point. Tom Breen got Martin’s off the mark and Shane Kinsella got the lead point when Eoin McGrath delivered a good pass to him in the fourth minute. John Broderick and James Dowling exchanged scores before John Maher added two points from free’s for Martin’s to go ahead by two points. (0-5 to 0-3) Paul Maher extended that lead further for his side but Fenian’s Kieran Grehan worked hard to cancel out that score with a point of his own. James Dowling shot a lovely point cutting through the middle of field to put Martin’s two up heading towards half time. However, John Broderick converted a 65 and free to leave the sides level at the interval. (St. Martin’s 0-7, Fenian’s 0-7). Within five minutes of the restart, St. Martin’s found themselves two points down as Danny Dermody and Conor Tobin stole the lead for the Fenian’s. However, Martin’s dug deep when Paul Maher and his brother John claimed the lead back. (0-10 to 0-9). John Broderick got Fenian’s final score in the 15th minute with a pointed free. From then on, Martin’s were made to work hard to take back the lead again as John Maher converted three well deserved free’s for Martin’s to win by a three point margin. The fact that there were no goals in the game was down to three fantastic saves from Colin McGrath and one from PJ Ryan who kept their goals intact. With a 0-13 to 0-10 victory St. Martin’s will have their name in the hat for the draw for the quarter finals Monday night.
Team: Colin McGrath, James Maher, Ollie Walsh, Shane Cadigan, Bryan Byrne, Paddy Nolan, Mick Morrissey, Paddy Dowling, James Dowling (0-2), Thomas Breen (0-1), Eoin McGrath, Paul Maher (0-2), John Mulhall, John Maher (0-7), Shane Kinsella (0-1).
Subs: Canice Maher (used), Brian Mulhall (used), Joe Maher (used), Jason Maher, Luke Maher, Noel D’arcy, Aidan Murphy, Brian Cadigan, Paddy Brennan, Thomas Walsh, Donal Shore, Adrian Farrell, Eugene Maher, Jack Dowling, Shane Egan.
Team Management: Charlie Carter, Richard O’Shea, Aidan Lawlor, Ronan Ruane
Referee: Sean Cleere
12th October 2014
Volunteer’s for Next Year
If you wish to become involved in the club, particularly in our Bord na N-óg section, we would ask you to please fill out the GAA Garda Vetting form and return to the secretary. The process to get clearance is quite long at the start of the year so would like to get in early and be ready for the New Year! For more information and to download the form, please go to http://www.gaa.ie/clubzone/child-welfare-and-protection/garda-vetting-services-in-the-gaa/
Member’s Draw Results July-October 2014
July 2014:
€400: Lilian Egan, Webbsboro
€200: John Rice, Coolraheen
€100: Anna Murphy, Knockmajor
€100: Colin McGrath
€50: John Moore, Coon East
€50: Kieran Kelly, Coon
€50: Mary Cody, C/O Joe Brennan
€50: Mick Morrissey, Clorinka
€50: Alf O’Shea, Damerstown
€50: Margaret Maher, Damerstown
August 2014:
€400: Aisling Kelly, Knockshanbally
€200: Olive Maher, Park
€100: Padraig Keegan
€100: Tom Shore, Cruttenclogh
€50: Noel Maher, Damerstown
€50: Lynn Maloney, Coon
€50: Billy Costigan, Scanlandsland
€50: Murty Kelly, Coon West
€50: Lar Maher, Damerstown
€50: Marian Fitzpatrick
September 2014:
€400: Danny Coonan, Muckalee
€200: Niall Maloney, Coon
€100: Tom Kinsella Jnr, Coon West
€100: Kitty Cody, Cruttenclogh
€50: Eithne Coogan, Damerstown
€50: Bobby Bryan, Coon West
€50: Lilian Holohan, Clorinka
€50: Tina Shore, Coon West
€50: Mary Doyle, Gortlug
€50: Bobby Healy, Cruttenclogh
October 2014:
€400: Mary Coogan, Castle View
€200: Eleanor Lawlor, Coon West
€100: Paul Kinsella, Coon
€100: Liam Lawlor, Park
€50: John Brennan, Knockmajor
€50: Lisa Maher, Damerstown
€50: Martin Healy Snr, Cruttenclogh
€50: Abban Quinn
€50: Stephen Brennan, The Glen
€50: Gerry Doyle Snr, Coon West
Camogie League Champions
Well done to St. Martin’s Senior Camogie Team on winning the St. Canice’s Credit Union Senior Camogie League/Championship final with a fine victory over reigning County and Leinster Champions Mullinavat. With a magnificent team performance of skill, determination and real heart at the finish saw them emerge 3-12 to 2-12 winners.
Annette Morrissey receiving the Fogarty Trophy from Teasie Brennan of St. Canice’s Credit Union on behalf of St. Martin’s Senior Camogie Team
Some action shots from St. Martin minors win over Galmoy.
Photography by John Dowling.
U12 hurlers bring the curtain down on a busy year
St Martins Under 12 contested the finals of the Jim Comerford tournament in Conahy recently. Earlier round victories over Mullinavat, Conahy and Lisdowney insured a semi-final against great rivals O Loughlins. After a hard fought and high quality game the City team and eventual winners, emerged victorious. While disappointed the whole panel gained invaluable experience playing at this level and will no doubt stand to them in the future.
St. Martins Under 12 brought down the curtain on a very busy year with a three game blitz in Danesfort last Saturday. Three games V Dicksboro, Young Irelands and Glenmore provided a large attendance with a great mornings hurling. All panel members gave their all and an outstanding attitude allied with some great performances insured the year ended on a bright note. Great credit to the players who provided great entertainment not only last Saturday but throughout the whole year. Well done lads.
Panel: Matthew Shortall, Shane Fahey, Josh Dempsey, Sean Farrell, Thomas Lawlor, Jack Farrell, Luke Burke, Joseph Reid, Cillian Byran, Shane O Neill, Lorcan Agar, Tristan Roche, Bill Dowling, Patrick Brennan, Russell Kealy, Kyle Walshe, Aaron Meaney, Aidan Kelly, Oisin Kelly, Conor Egan, Rory Buggy, Tommy Flynn and Mick Brennan.
CUPS
Thanks to Sean Kelly for bringing the All-Ireland and Leinster Minor trophies to training in Muckalee last Thursday evening. Great excitement ensued with all the lads getting a chance to see the trophies and get photos taken.
Minors Progress to Quarter Finals
St Martins 1-16 0-8 Galmoy Windgap
St Martins minors qualified for the Minor County Quarter Final with a good win in Johns Park. An early Shane Dowling goal set them on the way and by half time they were 1-7 to 0-5 despite suffering the loss of two players to injury.
They added a number of points early in the second half to ease to victory where Galmoy Windgap may have had one eye on next weeks u-16 final. They meet Clara in the quarter finals who’ll be fancied on the 25th Oct.
Team: Jason Shore, Conor Dowling, Paddy Heffernan, Loughlin Hogan, Eoin Murphy, David Walsh, Steven Walsh, Brian Cody, John Joe Kelly, Tommy Quirke, Robert Reid, Brandon Sheehan, Mark Cody, Shane Dowling, Finn Dowling.
Subs: Mark Dowling, William Trousdell, Aidan Egan(used), Jack Nolan, Ronan Tynan, Robert Fitzpatrick, Diarmuid Murtagh, Sean Maher, Ciaran Brennan, Colm O’Neill, Richard Teehan.
