Martin’s Bounce Back


After losing last time out Martin’s bounce back in this Aylward cup tie against Dicksboro on a splendid summer’s evening in Coon with two goals in the first five minutes to set up a good win.   Straight from the throw-in, St. Martin’s were intent on winning when Luke Maher made a great run and sent a rasper of a shot to the net.  Some two minutes later, David Breen also blasted the ball to the net for a second goal.  St. Martin’s worked hard and with Shane Kinsella scoring a third goal mid way through the half along with points from all angles, St. Martin’s were well ahead at half time on a scoreline of 3-8 to 0-8.  On resumption, St. Martin’s powered on and with great team work and determination along with a further two goals from Robert Shore and Luke Maher ran out winners on a  convincing scoreline of 5-16 to Dicksboro’s 1-12,

Team: Colin McGrath 0-1, Brendan Maher, Ollie Maher, Shane Cadigan, Niall Moran, Bryan Byrne, James Maher, Paddy Dowling, Mick Morrissey, David Breen 1-3, Brian Mulhall 0-5, Luke Maher 2-1, Shane Kinsella 1-0, John Maher 0-5, Robert Shore 1-1.

Subs Introduced: Aidan Murphy , Noel D’arcy, Donal Shore, Paddy Nolan, Brian Cadigan.  Also Eugene Maher, Jason Shore.

Team Management: Charlie Carter, Richie McCarthy, Aidan Lawlor.

Referee: Ollie O’Neill

16th July 2013