Semi-exit
St Martins fine run in this years Senior Hurling Championship came to an end at Nowlan Park going under to James Stephens.It was the City side who were first off the mark with three points in the first three minutes, the response from Martins was good with points from John Maher ,John Mulhall, and Joe Maher after some wonderful fielding. The first goal of the game came on 19th minute a good ball down the line from Ronan Maher found John Maher whos shot went in off the Stephens goalkeeper under preasure from corner forward Robert Shore. Half time score 1-7 to 0-6. John and Joe Maher added points on the resumption and our second goal came on the 39th minute John Maher fielded a high ball and headed for goal and found Robert Shore who finished well to the net to give Martins a seven point lead .Before the cheers had died down Stephens had replied with a goal at the other end , Robert Shore then added another good point but this was to prove Martins last score of the game with four minutes to go Stephens took the lead and hit a purple patch to run out winners 3-16 to 2-10. A dejected Martins headed for the dressing rooms after good performance , hopefully they will learn from the experience and move on to better outcomes in the future.
Double up
St Martins Senior hurlers followed up on a splendid win by the u14 hurlers yesterday to make the semi-final and a great double for the club at Nowlan Park this weekend. The first half was played in a countinious down pour and strong wind the Fenians had first use of the elements and raced into three point lead to no score after five minutes but Martins settled and went on to dominate the rest of the game . Half time score was 1-8 to 0-4 the goal was scored after 36 minutes finished to the net by Eoin McGrath. On the resumption the weather conditions improved and Martins kept the scoreboard ticking over to qualify for the County semi for the first time since 2007 .Final score 1-16 to 0-6.
Team Colin McGrath, Shane Cadogan, Patrick Nolan, Niall Moran, Alan Murphy, James Dowling Capt. Ronan Maher, Damien Maher, Thomas Breen, Paul Maher 0-1,Eoin McGrath 1-0, Joseph Maher 0-2, John Mulhall 0-6, John Maher 0-6, Robert Shore.
Subs David Breen, Shane Coonan (used),Canice Maher (used), Brian Byrne 0-1,Brendan Maher (used),Pauric Haughney, Aide Lawler, Brian Cadogan, Noel Darcy, Kieran Kelly, Luke Maher, James Maher, Mick Mulhall, Brian Mulhall (inj,)
Manager Sean O Neill
Skills Coach Niall Moloney
Selectors Jonny Brennan, John McGrath, Brendan Morrissey.
First Aid Dermot Lawler
Ref. Domo Connolly
25 Sept.2011
Martins are Shield Winners
St.Martins are Shied winners for 2011, played in Nowlan Park , O Loughlin Gaels last years senior Hurling Champions were the opposition. Captain James Dowling won the toss and played with a stiff wind in the opening half. A goal from Eoin McGrath coming up to the break was a defining score of the game to leave Martins ahead 1-13 to 1-4.The Gaels had the use of the gale in the and came well into the game but Martins kept the scoreboard ticking over to run out winners after a well contested second half, 1-22 to 2-15. Both sides must wait until after next weeks to find out their opponents in the quarter final.
Team Colin McGrath, Niall Moran, Patrick Nolan, Oliver Walsh, Alan Murphy, James Dowling 0-1,Ronan Maher, Damien Maher 0-1, Thomas Breen0-1, John Mulhall , Eoin McGrath 1-4,Joseph Maher 0-8, Canice Maher0-1 Paul Maher 0-4, Robert Shore 0-2.
Subs David Breen, Shane Cadogan (used), Shane Coonan (used),Pauric Haughney (used), Brendan Maher, Brian Byrne, Aiden Lalor, Brian Cadogan, Noel Darcy, Kieran Kelly, Luke Maher,Mick Mulhall,Brian Mulhall, Stephen Murphy,James Maher( ill), John Maher (inj.)
Manager Sean O Neill, Selectors John McGrath, Jonny Brennan, Brendan Morrissey.
Skills Coach Niall Moloney.
First Aid Dermot Lalor.
Ref. Ollie O Neill
11 Sept. 2011
Quarter final
St Martins qualified for the quarter final of the Championship and the Shield Final of the League after a hard fought victory over Graigue -Ballycallan in Palmerstown. Martins started well but it was the Ballycallan side who led at the break 1-11 to 1-9.A well taken goal by Joe Maher put a good gloss on the score board after Martins were six points down .Wind assisted Martins came back well and with John Maher very good from frees scoring seven , kept a determined Ballycallan at bay.The result was in doubt right into added time when a great save from a twenty metre free by Colin McGrath was followed by the final whistle. Full time score 1-19 to 1-17.
Team Colin McGrath, Shane Cadogan, Patrick Nolan, Oliver Walsh, Alan Murphy, James Dowling, Ronan Maher, Damien Maher 0-1, Shane Coonan, Paul Maher 0-2, Eoin McGrath, Joe Maher 1-2, John Mulhall 0-1, John Maher 0-13, Robert Shore.
Subs David Breen, Niall Moran (used), Brendan Maher, Canice Maher (used).Thomas Breen (used),Brian Byrne (used), Mick Mulhall, Aiden Lawler, Pauric Haughney, Noel Darcy, Luke Maher, Stephen Murphy,Brian Cadogan, Kieran Kelly, James Maher,Brian Mulhall, Don Callinan,Mick Morrissey.
Manager Sean O Neill. Selectors John McGrath, Brendan Morrissey, Jonny Brennan.
Skills coach Niall Moloney.
First aid Dermot Lawler.
Ref.Domo Connelly
13 Aug. 2011
Semi loss
Martins lost out to neighbours O Loughlins in the Semi-Final of the Aylward Cup .Played in Muckalee the home side led by 1-8 to 1-7. at the break.The second half was just as close with O Loughlins holding out for a one point win 1-19 to 1-18.
Team Colin McGrath, Shane Cadogan, Paddy Nolan, Brendan Maher , Brian Byrne, Ronan Maher 0-1, Oliver Walsh 0-1, Paul Maher 0-2, Thomas Breen 0-1, Canice Maher 0-1,Eoin Maher 0-2,Michael Mulhall 0-1, Noel Darcy, John Maher 0-7,Pauric Haughney 1-1.
Subs Stephen Murphy (used),Brian Cadogan, Niall Moran.
Manager Sean O Neill,Selectors John McGrath, Brendan Morrissey, Jonny Brennan.
Skills Coach Niall Moloney.
First Aid Dermot Lalor.
Ref.Ger o Grady.
28 July 2011
Martins win in Callan
St.Martins and John Lockes of Callan played a good competive match in the Aylward Cup. Martins ability to find the net gave them the win .Half time score 2-6 to 0-8 full time 6-14 to 0-17.
Team Stephen Murphy, Shane Cadogan, Brendan Maher, Niall Moran, James Dowling, ALan Murphy, Paul Maher 1-2, Damien Maher 0-1, Canice Maher 2-1, Eoin McGrath 1-2., Joe Maher 0-1,Pauric Haughney 2-0, John Maher 0-2, Robert Shore 0-2.
Subs Thomas Breen (used),Oliver Walsh (used), Noel Darcy 0-2, Brian Mulhall (used),Brian Byrne (used),Aidan Lalor , Brian Cadogan, Kieran Kelly , Luke Maher, David Breen .
Manager Sean O Neill Selectors John McGrath, Jonny Brennan, Brendan Morrissey.
First Aid Dermot Lalor.
Ref. Jim Fitzgerald.
18 July 2011
Seniors win
St. Martins and Fenians of Johnstown served up a hard fought game in Ballyragget in the fourth roundof the Senior Hurling League. A goal from corner forward Robert Shore was the differance between the sides after a well contested opening half,1-7 to 0-7. Martins improved on the turn around with the defenders and midfielders giving a good supply to the forwards who got the scores to keep Martins on top . Final score 1-15 to 0-13 .
Team Colin Mcgrath, Shane Cadogan, Patrick Nolan, Ollie Walsh, Alan Murphy, James Dowling, Ronan Maher, Damien Maher, Shane Coonan 0-1,John Mulhall 0-3,Eoin McGrath 0-1,Joe Maher 0-1, Tomas Breen, John Maher 0-8, Robert Shore 1-0.
Subs Stephen Murphy,Niall Moran (used),Canice Maher 0-1, Paul Maher (used),Brendan Maher, Aiden Lalor, Bryan Byrne, Noel Darcy, Michael Mulhall, Pauric Haughney, Brian Cadogan,Luke Maher, David Breen, Kieran Kelly, Brian Mulhall, Mick Morrissey.
Manager Sean O Neill Selectors John Mcgrath, Brendan Morrissey,Jonny Brennan.
Skills coach Niall Moloney
First aid Dermot Lalor
Ref.Maurice Flynn
Home win
Mullinivat made the long trip to Coon to to take on Saint Martins in the Aylward Cup tie.The game was slow to get going on a good evening for hurling,the half-time score was 1-8 to 1-4 in Martins favour.The game improved after the break and it was the home side who took the point,final score 1-17 to 3-6.
Colin McGrath, Brendan Maher, Patrick Nolan, Oliver Walsh, Alan Murphy, James Dowling, Ronan Maher, Damien Maher, Shane Coonan, Paul Maher 0-1,Eoin McGrath 0-2, Joe Maher, Thomas Breen 1-3, John Maher 0-9,Robert Shore 0-1.
Subs David Breen, Canice Maher (used),Niall Moran (used), Brian Byrne 0-1, Aidan Lalor (used).Stephen Murphy, Luke Maher.
Manager Sean O Neill .Selectors John McGrath,Jonny Brennan,Brendan Morrissey. Skills Coach Niall Moloney. First Aid Dermot Lalor.
Ref.Ger Grady.
28 June 2011
Victory over Boro in Palmerstown
St. Martins had a victory over Dicksboro in the third round of the Aylward Cup. Played on the longest day of 2011 the evening cleared up well after a downpours earlier.After an even first half, two late goals gave Martins a lead of 2-10 to 0-8 at the break . Dicksboro added 1-7 in the second half as did Martins . Final score 3-17 to 1-15.
Team Colin McGrath, Shane Cadogan, Alan Murphy, Brendan Maher, Aidan Lalor, Paul Maher, Oliver Walsh, Shane Coonan, Damien Maher, Joseph Maher 0-5, Eoin McGrath 0-2, Thomas Breen 1-2, Stephen Murphy 1-2, Pauric Haughney, Robert Shore 0-2.
Subs Ronan Maher (used),Luke Maher 1-0, Brian Byrne 0-2, David Breen 0-1, Niall Moran ( used), James Dowling (bs), Patrick Nolan.
Manager Sean O Neill
Skills Coach Niall Maloney.
Selectors John McGrath, Jonny Brennan, Brendan Morrissey.
First Aid Dermot Lalor.
Ref Sean Brennan.
21 June 2011
Aylward cup win
St Martins opened the defence of the Aylward Cup with a home game in Coon.The opening half was well contested with two goals by Martins the big scores of the first half, 2-5 to 0-6. The Rower/Inistioge could not keep up the same effort in the second half and Martins pulled away to record a good win.
Team Colin McGrath, Shane Cadogan, Patrick Nolan, Brendan Maher, Alan Murphy, James Dowling, Ronan Maher, Damien Maher, Shane Coonan, Pauric Haughney 0-3, Paul Maher1-3, Canice Maher 1-5, Noel Darcy 0-1, Thomas Breen 1-2, Brian Byrne 1-2.
Subs David Breen (used), Joseph Maher (used), Aidan Lalor (used), Luke Maher (used), Brian Cadogan (used), Eoin McGrath.
Selectors Brendan Morrissey, John McGrath, Jonny Brennan,Sean O Neill,
Skills coach Niall Moloney
First Aid Dermot Lalor
Ref John Guinan.
9 June 2011
