Seniors go down
St. Martins lost out to Shamrocks Ballyhale in the third round of the Senior Hurling League played in Nowlan Park. Two goals from Shamrocks midway through the first half gave them a commanding lead at the break 2-7 to 0-8. Hard trying Martins, who had to line out without James Maher (inj.) also lost Joe Maher to injury after fifteen minutes, played some good hurling in the second half . Colin McGrath scored Martins goal close to the end of the game from a twenty metre free to leave a goal between the teams , further efforts to force a draw failed as time ran out. Final score 2-15 to 1-15.
Team Colin McGrath 1-0, Niall Moran, Ronan Maher, Shane Cadigan, Paul Maher, Patrick Nolan, Damien Maher (Capt.), Thomas Breen 0-2, James Dowling, Joe Maher, Eoin McGrath, Brian Mulhall 0-2,Canice maher 0-2 John Maher 0-6, John Mulhall 0-3.
Subs Mark Murphy, Mick Morrissey, Ollie Walsh (used), Pauric Haughney (B/S), Brendan Maher, Bryan Byrne (used), Don Callinan, Noel Darcy, Brian Cadigan,Aidan Murphy, Eugene Maher , Thomas Walsh.
Manager Sean o Neill .
Skills Coach Niall Moloney.
Selectors John McGrath, Brendan Morrissey Jonny Brennan.
First Aid Dermot Lalor
!8 May 2012
Second win
St. Martins collected their second win of the Senior Hurling League against Danesfort in Nowlan Park. Last years Intermediate Champions had the best of the first half and lead at the break 1-6 to 0-4. Martins upped their game in the second half and collected their second win. Martins goal came with five minutes to go when a long range free from John Maher went all the way to the net that may have taken a deflection from Brian Mulhall . Next week it is back to same venue to play Ballyhale Shamrocks.
Team Colin McGrath, James Maher, Ronan Maher, Shane Cadigan, Niall Moran, Patrick Nolan, Damien Maher (Capt), Thomas Breen 0-1,Paul Maher, John Mulhall, Eoin McGrath, Joe Maher, Canice Maher 0-2, John maher 0-6, James Dowling 0-1.
Subs Mark Murphy, Brian Mulhall0-1,Mick Morrissey, Ollie Walsh, Pauric Haughney (used),Bryan Byrne (used), Brendan Maher, Noel Darcy, Brian Cadigan, Aiden Murphy, Eugene Maher, Don Callinan, Thomas Walsh.
Manager Sean o Neill
Selectors John McGrath, Jonny Brennan , Brendan Morrissey.
First Aid Dermot Lalor
Ref. Richard Dowling
12 May 2012
First Points
St. Martins picked up their first points of the Senior League with a convincing win over Fenians of Johnstown. Played in Conahy Shamrocks newly devoleped grounds in Jenkinstown, Martins had to deal with a few early setbacks when reduced to fourteen men and a bad injury to sterling defender James Dowling . After these setbacks the team played some good hurling with John Maher punishing frees conceded by the Fenians defence . The only goal of the game came before the break when Eoin McGrath set up John Maher who finished well to give Martins a lead of 1-9 to 0-1.The weather conditions worsened in the second half with severe winds both sides finding it hard to convert chances , still management will be fairly happy with the team work and commitment shown by the lads on the night. Final score 1-16 to 0-3.
Team Colin Mc Grath, James Maher, Ronan Maher, Niall Moran, James Dowling, Patrick Nolan, Damien Maher (Capt),Thomas Breen, Paul Maher, John Mulhall 0-3, Eoin McGrath,Joseph Maher 0-2 Canice Maher, John Maher 1-11,Robert Shore.
Subs Mark Murphy, Shane Cadigan (used),Mick Morrissey (used),Ollie Walsh, Brendan Maher, Brian Mulhall (used), Podge Haughney(used) ,Brian Byrne, Noel Darcy, Brian Cadigan, Aidan Murphy, Eugene Maher, Kieran Kelly, Thomas Walsh.
Manager Sean o Neill Selectors Brendan Morrissey Jonny Brennan, John McGrath.
Skills Coach Niall Moloney
First Aid Dermot Lalor.
29 April 2012
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
