U16 narrowly beaten

The u 16 played Conahy in the first round of the League.  This was a good battle throughout.  Martins opened the scoring with a pointed free.  Conahy replied and got 2 quick goals but Martins kept attacking and eventually it paid off with a goal.  Martins finished the half with 3 unanswered points.  Half time score Martins 1-07 Conahy 3-06.  Following the start of the second half Martins got a quick goal to leave 2 between the sides.  Conahy replied quickly with a goal of their own. Martins dug deep and reduced the margin to a single point but Conahy out scored them in the closing minutes to win.  Final score St. Martins 3-11 Conahy 5-12.

Team:  Jason Shore, David Healy, Eoin Shortall, Stephen Walsh, Alan Kelly, Patrick Brennan, Conor Dowling, Tom Davis, Adrian Farrell, Josh Dowling, Donal Shore, James Callanan, Shane Kinsella, Jack Dowling, Shane Dowling.  Subs: William Trousdell, Aaron Healy used, Ronan Tynan, Damien Egan.