Quarter exit
St. Martins made their exit from this years championship at the quarter final stage in Nowlan Park . Martins opponents were City side Dicksboro who started the better to lead at the break 1-8 to 0-9. Martins started the second half well and take the lead but two further goals from Dicksboro sent them into the semi-finals. Despite scoring 19 points with great contributions from John Mulhall and John Maher the goals just would not come despite some gallant efforts by all the lads. Final score 3-15 to 0-19.
Team Colin McGrath 0-1, Oliver Walsh, Ronan Maher, Shane Cadigan, Niall Moran,Patrick Nolan (Capt.), James Dowling , Paul Maher 0-1, Thomas Breen 0-1,Eoin McGrath, Brian Mulhall, Joe Maher 0-1, John Mulhall 0-5, John Maher 0-9, 6f,165, Robert Shore 0-1.
Subs. Mark Murphy, James Maher (used), Canice Maher (used), Mick Morrissey (used), Bryan Byrne (used), Brendan Maher, Podge Haughney, Noel Darcy, Luke Maher, Brian Cadigan, Aidan Murphy,David Breen, Eugene Maher, Thomas Walsh, Shane Kinsella, Paddy Brennan, Adrian Farrell, Donal Shore.
Manager Sean o Neill ,skills coach Niall Moloney.Selectors Jonny Brennan, John McGrath, Brendan Morrissey.
First Aid Dermot Lawlor.
Ref.Peter Burke
Sat.20 October 2012 Nowlan Park
Second Shield win
St.Martins collected second ever Shield Final win with a victory over James Stephens ,the game was played in Nowlan Park. Each side lined out short some players due to injuries,an it was the City side who raced into an early three point lead but Martins recovered well to be a point up at the break 0-7 to 0-6 . The second half saw the only goal of the game and it was for Stephens to once again give a three points differance in the scores put Martins finished well to win by 0-16 to 1-11.The Shield was presented to Saint Martins captain Patrick Nolan by County Board Chairman ,Paul Kinsella.
Team Colin McGrath, Ollie Walsh, Ronan Maher,Shane Cadigan 0-1, Niall Moran, Patrick Nolan (Capt.), James Maher, Paul Maher 0-1, Thomas Breen , Canice Maher 0-2,1f, Bryan Byrne 0-1 , John Mulhall 0-7 ,2f 1 65 ,Pauric Haughney,Brian Mulhall 0-3, Robert Shore 0-1.
Subs Eugene Maher, Brendan Maher (used), Michael Morrissey (used), Noel Darcy (used), Brian Cadigan, Aiden Murphy, Luke Maher, Thomas Walsh, David Breen, Jack Dowling, Shane Kinsella, Adrian Farrell, Patrick Brennan, Joe Maher(inj.),James Dowling(inj.), Eoin McGrath (inj.), John Maher (inj.), Mark Murphy (inj.)
Manager Sean o Neill, skills coach Niall Moloney. Selectors Brendan Morrissey, John McGrath, Jonny Brennan. First Aid Dermot Lalor
Runner up
St.Martins finished the League section of the Championship with a win over Tullaroan in Freshford .This win gives Martins the runner up spot and qualification for the Shield Final next Sunday against County Champions James Stephens. Martins led at the break 1-11 to !-6 and maintained this lead right to the end to finish on the score 2-18 to 2-13. Eoin McGrath and Robert Shore scored the goals.
Team Colin McGrath 0-2f,Ollie Walsh, James Maher, Shane Cadigan, Niall Moran, Patrick Nolan Capt., James Dowling, Paul Maher0-1, Thomas Breen 0-1, EoinMcGrath 1-4,Canice Maher, Brian Mulhall, John Mulhall 0-2, John Maher 0-8,4f, Robert Shore 1-0.
Subs Eugene Maher, Brendan Maher, Mick Morrissey (used),Bryan Byrne (Used), Pauric Haughney(used0, Noel Darcy,Brian Cadigan, Aidan Murphy, Luke Maher, Thomas Walsh, David Breen, Patrick Brennan, Jack Dowling, Shane Kinsella, Donal Shore, Adrian Farrell, Ronan Maher (inj.) Joseph Maher (inj.) Mark (inj.).
Manager Sean O Neill. Skills Coach Niall Maloney. Selectors John McGrath, Brendan Morrissey,Jonny Brennan. First Aid Dermot Lalor.
Ref. Paul Huntson
6 October 2012
Byrne Cup win
St Martins defeated Shamrocks of Ballyhale in the Byrne Cup final which was called off earlier in the week due to the bad weather. Shamrocks had first use of a strong cross field breeze and the half time score was 9 points each. Martins added two goals in the second half the first came from a pass from John Mulhall to Joe Maher who finished well, the second came from James Dowling who was set up by John Maher. Shamrocks replied with a goal of their own in the dying moments to leave the full-time score 2-12 to 1-13. Johns Park was in in good condition and the good size crowd enjoyed a well contested final. The Cup was presented to Martins Captain Patrick Nolan by Joe Pyke County Board rep.
Team Colin McGrath, Brendan Maher, Ronan Maher, Shane Cadigan, Oliver Walsh, Patrick Nolan, Niall Moran, Paul Maher, James Dowling 1-0, Joe Maher 1-1, Robert Shore 0-2 Brian Mulhall 0-1, Eoin McGrath, John Maher0-6,4f, John Mulhall 0-1. Subs: Mark Murphy,James Maher(used), Mick Morrissey(used), Brian Byrne (used), Luke maher (used), Don Callinan(used),Brian Cadigan, Eugene Maher, Noel Darcy, Aidan Murphy, Thomas Walsh.
Manager Sean O Neill.
Selectors John McGrath, Brendan Morrissey, Jonny Brennan. Skills Coach Niall Moloney.
First Aid Dermot lalor
Ref. Eugene Ryan.
!8 Aug.2012
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.
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
Kilmanagh win
St.Martins travelled Kilmanagh to take on Graigue-Ballycallan in a Byrne cup game that was cancelled last week due to the weather and came away with a win. Both sides started slowly but the game improved and turned into good contest . Martins had a narrow lead at the break 1-8 to 0-9, the goal was a deflected to the net by John Maher after a long delivery from midfield by John Mulhall. The second half was tit for tat with Martins finisging the stronger , final score1-15 to 0-14.
Team Colin McGrath, Brian Cadigan, Ronan Maher, Shane Cadigan, Oliver Walsh, Patrick Nolan, Michael Morrissey, Eoin McGrath 0-1,James Dowling, Brian Mulhall 0-1, Brian Byrne 0-4,Joseph Maher, Don Callinan 0-1, John Maher 1-8 4f, John Mulhall, Sub Eugene Maher (used).
Manager Sean O Neill
Selectors Brendan Morrissey, Jonny Brennan, John McGrath.
Skills Coach Niall Moloney.
First Aid Dermot Lalor .
Score keeper Lilian Holohan.
Ref. Eoin Hayes
24 June 2012
Win in Clara
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St.Martins made the short trip to Clara and came away with a win in the Byrne Cup Tournament. In a well contested game Martins held a one goal at the break 1-7 to 0-7 , the goal coming from Joe Maher after a pass from John Maher. The second half continued in the same vain with never much between the sides, a well finished goal from Don Callinan after been but through by Canice Maher seemed it would give Martins the win but Clara struck back for a goal with two minutes to go. This put Clara into a one point lead , Martins responded with a long range effort from midfielded Eoin McGrath that went all the way to the net. Final score 3-14 to 1-16 .
Team Colin McGrath, James maher, Ronan Maher, Shane Cadigan , Aidan Murphy, Patrick Nolan, Oliver Walsh, Eoin McGrath 1-1,John Mulhall, Joe Maher 1-2, Bryan Byrne )-3, Don Callinan !-0,Canice Maher 0-1, John Maher 0-7 3f 165, Noel Darcy. Brian Cadigan Eugene Maher , Mark Murphy (all used)
Manager Sean O Neill , Skills Coach Niall Moloney Selectors John McGrath, Jonny Brennan. Brendan Morrissey.First Aid Dermot Lalor . Umpires Brendan Maher, Paul Maher. Score keeper Hannah Maher.
Ref. Ollie O Neill
!9 June 2012
Byrne Cup win
St. Martins Played St. Lactains of Freshford in Coon and Recorded a win in Coon.The Home side held alead at the break 2-12 to 0-9 and ran out winners 4-20 to 0-17 .
Team Colin McGrath 1-0,.Brendan Maher, Ronan Maher, Thomas Walsh , Aidan Murphy, Oliver Walsh, Michael Morrissey 0-2 , Shane Cadigan, Niall Moran, Brian Mulhall 0-2, Eoin McGrath, Brian Cadigan1-1, Eugene Maher 0-1, John Maher1-11( 1-3 f), Damien Tynan.
Subs Brian Byrne1-2 , Donal Shore (both used).
First Aid Dermot Lalor
Skills Coach Niall Moloney. Manager Sean o Neill. Selectors Brendan Morrissey, Jonny Brennan John Mc Grath.
Score keeper Lilian Holohan.
Ref. Paul Huntson.
!2 June 2012
First Byrne Cup win
St.Martins had their first win in the Byrne Cup and had a win against O Loughlin Gaels in Coon. In a well contested game Martins led a the break after a shaky start, 3-7 to 2-9. Martins went on to run out winners 5-15 to 3-12.
Team Colin Mcgrath, Oliver Walsh, Ronan Maher, Shane Cadigan, Niall Moran 0-1, Patrick Nolan, Damien Maher (capt), James Dowling 0-1, Don Callinan 0-1, Canice Maher 0-4, Paul Maher 0-1,Bryan Byrne 0-4, Pauric Haughney , Brian Mulhall 1-1, Robert Shore 2-1.
Subs. John maher 2-1, Noel Darcy (used), Brendan Maher (used), Brian Cadigan ( used) Eugene Maher , Aidan Murphy , Thomas Walsh.
Manager Sean O Neill. Selectors Jonny Brennan , Brendan Morrissey, John McGrath .
Skills Coach Niall Moloney.
First Aid Dermot Lalor .
Linesman Aidan Lalor, umpires Thomas Kinsella and Nicky Purcell .
Ref. Paddy Bowden.
29 may 2012
