Senior’s secure place in Byrne Cup Final
St. Martins seniors travelled to Clara to take on Young Irelands in the Byrne cup Semi-final. Conditions were perfect for this game and the first half ended with Young Irelands ahead by 2 points 0-8 to 0-06. Martins up their game in the second half and ran out winners . St Martins 1-17 Young Irelands 0-14.
Team: Colm McGrath, Brendan Maher, Ronan Maher, Shane Cadigan, Ollie Walsh(0-01), Paddy Nolan, James Dowling, Nial Moran(0-03), James Maher(0-03), Joe Maher (1-02), Paul Maher (0-01), John Mulhall, Eoin Mc Grath, John Maher (0-05 3f), Robert Shore (0-01). Subs; Luke Maher used, Don Callinan(0-01) used, Eugene Maher, Noel Darcy, Mick Morrissey, Brian Byrne injured.
Selectors: Sean O Neill, Johnny Brennan, John Mc Grath, Brendan Morrissey.
Skills coach: Nial Moloney
First Aid: Dermot Lawlor
Referee: John Walsh.
Junior A’s come up short
8/8/12
The Junior A’s took on Emeralds in the first round of the championship in Freshford on Wednesday.They lead by a goal a half time 1-07 to 0-07. Emeralds proved to be the stronger in the second half and won by 1-11 to 0-19.
Team: Eugene Maher, Martin Dowling, Aidan Murphy, Shane Egan, Padddy Dowling, Aidan Lawlor, Nicky Purcell, Luke Maher (0-07 6f), Mick Morrissey (0-02), Damien Tynan, Tom Morrissey (0-01), Ruairi Kinsella (0-01), Dave Dooley, Podge Haughney, Conor Kinsella (1-0), Subs; Ciaran Brennan, John Haughney, Jamie Heffernan,(all used) Eoin Bolger.
Selectors: John Ryan, John Buggy, Seamus Tynan, Dick Dooley.
Referee: John Guinan
Juniors come up short
7/8/12
The Junior team travelled to Jenkinstown to take on O’ Loughlin’s in the North Junior Championship. O’ Loughlin’s started the strongest and were ahead at the break 1-10 to 1-05. It was O’ Loughlin’s who were first to score in the second half with 3 unanswered points to put 8 between the sides. Martins then started to dominate with points from Brian Byrne, Luke Maher and Brian Mulhall to leave the sides level with 6mins remaining. O’ loughlin’s finished the strongest and won by 2-17 to 1-15.
Team: David Breen, Aidan Murphy, Brendan Maher, Brian Cadigan, Alan Murphy, Aidan lawlor, Noel Darcy,Micheal Mulhall, Mick Morrissey(0-1), Brian Byrne (0-8), Brian Mulhall(0-1), Don Callanan, Tom Morrissey(1-1), Podge Haughney, Luke Maher(0-4). Subs: Eugene Maher (used) Martin Dowling (used) Conor Kinsella, Paddy Dowling. Damien Tynan. Selectors: Johnny Brennan, Nicky Purcell, Anthony Maher. First Aid: Dermot lawlor Referee; Denis O Sullivan.Minors show signs of improvement
In a tight tussle at well appointed Coon, Clara emerged with victory in the dying embers of this titanic tussle.
Clara led early in the first half but St Martins showed true courage to fight back and lead 1-8 to 1-6 at the break.
In a sea-saw bout luck deserted the Saints as they spurned a number of goal chances to lose by the minimum. Final score – St Martins 1-11 2-9 Clara.
St Martins: Jason Shore, Paddy Heffernan, Alan Kelly, Loughlin Hogan, Jack Dowling, Paddy Brennan, Steven Walsh, Shane Kinsella, John Joe Kelly, Shane Dowling, James Callanan, Robert Reid, Colm O’Neill, Donal Shore, Conor Dowling.
Subs: David Walsh (used) Tommy Quirke, Damien Egan, William Trousdell, Aidan Egan, Brandon Sheehan, Eoin Murphy, Ronan Tynan
U6 Camogie challenge
The U6 camogie girls played their first match in Muckalee on Friday 27th July against Dicksboro. Having trained hard all season the girls were really looking forward to testing their skills in this challenge game. The fine evening brought out the supporters for this big “match“. The St. Martins girls were up against a strong Dicksboro team but they never gave up and put on a great display right to the end. Both teams played well with some very good individual performances from both sides much to the delight of the supporters. A great evening was had by all and well done to all the players.
Team: Caroline Coughlan, Casey Farrell, Molly Farrell, Aoibheann Healy, Grainne Healy, Charlotte Hutchinson, Elle Kealy, Nora McCarthy, Roisin Menton, Leanne Patterson, Tara Roche, Abbey Tynan.
Poor Finish Costs Minors
An excellent start by St Martins saw them earn a 1-11 to 1-1 lead over Tullogher Rosbercon in Tullogher.
However a poor finish to the game cost them as they lost by 1-16 to 4-8 where many harsh lessons need to be learnt.
St Martins:
Jason Shore, Paddy Heffernan, Alan Kelly, Steven Walsh, Jack Dowling, Paddy Brennan, Richard Teehan, Shane Kinsella, James Callanan, William Trousdell, Robert Reid, Conor Dowling, Shane Dowling, Colm O’Neill, Donal Shore.
Subs: Eoin Murphy (Used) Tommy Quirke, Ronan Tynan, Conor Dowling, Aidan Egan, Damien Egan, Brandon Sheehan.
Junior’s down in Larchfield
Two goals from James Stephens was the main difference the sides in this Junior Championship group game. Martins had first use of a fresh wind but their shooting was off and they trailed at the break 1-5 to 0-3. Martins played well against the wind especially in the last quarter but the goals would not come . Final score 0-11 to 2-12.
Team Eugene Maher, Thomas Walsh, Brendan Maher, Brian Cadigan, Aidan Murphy, Michael Morrissey, Noel Darcy, Michael Mulhall 0-1 , Don Callinan, David Breen , Bryan Byrne 0-9, 7f 1 65, luke Maher, Martin Dowling, Pauric Haughney, Patrick Dowling.
Subs John Haughney0-1, Damien Tynan.
Selectors Nicholas Purcell, Jonny Brennan, Anthoiny Maher.
First Aid Lilian Holohan.
Umpires Brian Mulhall , Tom Agar.
Ref .Shem Gibbons
22July 2012
Junior A loose out
St. Martins Junior A side lost out to Near neighbours Conahy Shamrocks in the League/Championship. Muckalee was the venue and it was the visitors that were leading at half-time 0-11 to 0-5.Final score 0-11 to 1-17.
Team Eugene Maher, Shane Egan,Aidan Murphy,Thomas Walsh, Martin Dowling, Aidan Lalor, Ruari Kinsella, Luke Maher, Michael Morrissey, John Haughney, David Breen, David Dooley, Donal \shore,Pauric Haughnet, Damien Tynan.
Subs. Shane Kinsella, James Callinan, Kevin Tynan , Alan Kelly (all used).
Selectors Dick Dooley,Seamus Tynan, John Buggy, John Ryan.
Ref .John Guinan.
21July 2012
Third win
St. Martins chalked up their third win in the Senior Hurling League with a win over Dunnamaggin. The game was played in Bennettsbridge. Dunnamaggin opened the scoring with a point but Martins replied with the first goal of the game, good build up play by John Maher and John Mulhall set up Eoin McGrath who finished with a deft touch . Martins added the second goal with a fine delivery from defence by James Dowling found John Maher who passed to the flying Joe Maher who finished to the net . Dunnamaggin replied with a goal from a twenty metre free to leave just a goal in it with twenty five minutes gone in the opening half. Martins had to respond and they did immediately with a well directed ball puck by Colin McGrath that found Canice Maher who made good progress towards the goals before passing to Joe Maher to score his sides third and final goal of the game. Half time score 3-6 to 1-6. Wind assisted Dunnamaggin pilled on the preassure on the resumption but Martins defended stoutly assisted by the midfielders and attack who all scored from play. Final score 3-16 to 1-12.
Team Colin McGrath, Ollie Walsh, Ronan Maher, Shane Cadigan, Niall Moran, Patrick Nolan (Capt.), James Dowling, Paul Maher, Thomas Breen, Joe Maher 2-2, Brian Mulhall0-2, Canice Maher 0-3, Eoin McGrath 1-1, John Maher 0-4 2f 1 65, John Mulhall 0-3.
Subs: David Breen, James Maher, Brendan Maher, Mick Morrissey, Bryan Byrne 0-1, Pauric Haughney, Don Callanan, Noel Darcy, Brian Cadigan, Eugene Maher, Luke Maher, Robert Shore, Thomas Walsh
Manager: Sean Neill, Selectors: Brendan Morrissey, Johnny Brennnan, John McGrath, Trainer: Niall Maloney, First Aid: Dermot Lawler
Referee: Pat Dunphy (Carrigeen)
14th July 2012
Minors run comes to an abrupt end
An early two goal blast by near neighbours Conahy was enough for them to gain victory in this minor league tie which ended St Martins run of three victories.
Till the young saints eradicate their slow starts they’ll face many tough matches. Final score, St Martins 1-5 2-10 Conahy Shamrocks
Team: Jason Shore, David Healy, Alan Kelly, Paddy Heffernan, Jack Dowling, Paddy Brennan, Loughlin Hogan, Shane Kinsella, James Callanan, William Trousdell, Shane Dowling, Steven Walsh, Brandon Sheehan, Donal Shore, Conor Dowling.
Subs; Tom Davies, Richard Teehan (used), John Joe Kelly (used). Ronan Tynan, Eoin Murphy, Tommy Quirke, Damien Egan, Conor Dowling,Aidan Egan
