Miltown 2-13 Cooraclare 2-8
After being completely outplayed in the first half of this Senior championship, tie Miltown trailed by 7 points at half time, 0-8 to 0-1. Nobody in Doonbeg could have envisaged the turn around in fortunes. Miltown took control at midfield and 10 minutes after the restart Sandra Malone drew Miltown level with a long range goal. Cooraclare opened the gap again with a goal from a free, but Miltown rallied and went 1 point in front through some excellent free taking, in difficult conditions, from Aoife Healy. However Cooraclare got another goal, again from a free, to edge in front with 10 minutes to go. Miltown's resilience was evident and Aoife Helay's free had Miltown in front before Fiona Lafferty won a good ball in the square and finished from an acute angle to ensure the victory.
St. Joseph's face The Banner next, knowing that a win will ensure a semi final date with either Coolmeen or Crusheen. A loss at this stage will eliminate The Banner from the championship so victory won't be easily won, but Miltown will be out to avenge last seasons County Semi Final defeat.
Miltown Team: C.Shannon, K.Egan, L.Griffin, C.Curtin, V.Hehir, D.Killeen, S. Lafferty, D.Kelly, S. Malone, N. Coyne, A.Healy, S.Murphy, D.Sexton, M.McCaw, F.Lafferty. (Subs) T.Glynn
Friday, August 17, 2007
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Minors: Wolfe Tones 3-5 Miltown 1-8
The Minors suffered their second loss of the minor championship at home to Wolfe Tones last night. Miltown started well with good defensive play from Eoin O'Brien and Gearoid Curtin. They led 4 points to 1 when Seanie Malone slipped the ball apst the Wolfe Tones goalie to put Miltown 6 ahead. Wolfe Tones responded immediately, Leahy rounded Colin McGuane and drove the ball past Padraig Queally. St. Joseph's led 1-4 to 1-1 at the break.
Shannon were first out of the blocks in the second half and closed the deficit to 2. Joe Curtin, who scored 6 points on the night, had a chance to open the gap further but he slipped the ball wide when one on one with the keeper. Wolfe Tones drew in front when Queally was lobbed and further points left Miltown 5 a drift. The Miltown closed the gap though Joe Curtin but Wolfe Tones got another goal to leave the gap at 6 again. Enda Fox and Joe Curtin pointed to leave 3 between them but time was not on Miltown's side.
Miltown will be counting the cost of the game today with 4 injury concerns ahead of the next game versus Ennistymon. David Talty (Wrist), Enda O'Gorman (Ankle), Gearoid Curtin (Knee) and Seanie Malone (Hand), will all face a race against time to be fit for Wednesday week.
Mitown Team: P.Queally, B.O'Brien, C.McGuane, E.O'Brien, G.Curtin, J.Sexton, E. O'Gorman, G.Malone, S.Curtin, D.Talty, D.O'Malley, T.Flynn, E.Fox, J.Curtin, S.Malone. (Subs) C.McHugh, M.Crehan, D.Cleary, M.McDonagh
Shannon were first out of the blocks in the second half and closed the deficit to 2. Joe Curtin, who scored 6 points on the night, had a chance to open the gap further but he slipped the ball wide when one on one with the keeper. Wolfe Tones drew in front when Queally was lobbed and further points left Miltown 5 a drift. The Miltown closed the gap though Joe Curtin but Wolfe Tones got another goal to leave the gap at 6 again. Enda Fox and Joe Curtin pointed to leave 3 between them but time was not on Miltown's side.
Miltown will be counting the cost of the game today with 4 injury concerns ahead of the next game versus Ennistymon. David Talty (Wrist), Enda O'Gorman (Ankle), Gearoid Curtin (Knee) and Seanie Malone (Hand), will all face a race against time to be fit for Wednesday week.
Mitown Team: P.Queally, B.O'Brien, C.McGuane, E.O'Brien, G.Curtin, J.Sexton, E. O'Gorman, G.Malone, S.Curtin, D.Talty, D.O'Malley, T.Flynn, E.Fox, J.Curtin, S.Malone. (Subs) C.McHugh, M.Crehan, D.Cleary, M.McDonagh
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Juniors go down to Doonbeg
Doonbeg 1-13 Miltown 1-5
Despite only having 16 players Miltown made a game of this Junior Championship game in Quilty until 5 minutes form the end. David Murrihy opened the scoring with a free before Doonbeg scored 4 points unanswered, Declan Rynne got Miltown's second point after 20 minutes. Despite being second best for most of the half Miltown were only 6 points down at half time, 0-8 to 0-2.
Miltown were resurgent after the break, Robbie Healy scored from the penalty spot following a foul by John O'Neill on Padraig Queally. Further scores from Gerard Malone, Kieran Shannon and a 45 from Robbie Healy left the gap at 3, 0-11 to 1-5. The deficit was nearly wiped out completely when Colm Haugh rounded his man but lost control of the ball when a goal seemed sure. Doonbeg sealed the game with a Derek Smyth goal 4 minutes from time.
Miltown Team: R.Healy, C.McHugh, J.O'Malley, S.O'Connell, D.Murrihy, B.Kelly, R.Keavey, G.Malone, J.O'Sullivan, P.Queally, D.Rynne,T.Meade, J.Clancy, M.Howe, C.Haugh. (Sub) K.Shannon
Despite only having 16 players Miltown made a game of this Junior Championship game in Quilty until 5 minutes form the end. David Murrihy opened the scoring with a free before Doonbeg scored 4 points unanswered, Declan Rynne got Miltown's second point after 20 minutes. Despite being second best for most of the half Miltown were only 6 points down at half time, 0-8 to 0-2.
Miltown were resurgent after the break, Robbie Healy scored from the penalty spot following a foul by John O'Neill on Padraig Queally. Further scores from Gerard Malone, Kieran Shannon and a 45 from Robbie Healy left the gap at 3, 0-11 to 1-5. The deficit was nearly wiped out completely when Colm Haugh rounded his man but lost control of the ball when a goal seemed sure. Doonbeg sealed the game with a Derek Smyth goal 4 minutes from time.
Miltown Team: R.Healy, C.McHugh, J.O'Malley, S.O'Connell, D.Murrihy, B.Kelly, R.Keavey, G.Malone, J.O'Sullivan, P.Queally, D.Rynne,T.Meade, J.Clancy, M.Howe, C.Haugh. (Sub) K.Shannon
Miltown bow out of Senior Championship
Eire Og 0-8 Miltown 0-6.
Following defeat to Eire Og in Kilmihil on Saturday afternoon, Miltown can now not qualify for the Senior Football Quarter Finals. St. Joseph's made 2 changes to the side which lost to Lissycasey, Conor McKenna came in for the suspended Graham Kelly and Niall Quinn replaced Mikey Neylon who was injured.
Miltown started very well and dominated the opening exchanges. they led 0-4 to 0- 1 after about 15 minutes of the first half. Sean Meade was in control in the centre of the field and Dessie Molohan kicked some fine scores. At the break there was a two point gap, 0-6 to 0-4.
The second half was a different story, Eire Og dominated from the throw in and only some extremely poor shooting kept Miltown in the contest. For their part, St.Joseph's found it difficult to create any kind of platform to get scores from and struggled to win ball at midfield. Kevin Keavey had a great chance to put St. Joseph's back in front when he found himself clear 25 yards out, with the goal at his mercy but his shot produced a good save from Eire Og goalie, Shane O'Connell. With less than 10 minutes to go Eire Og had managed to sneak two points in front and despite Miltown's best efforts the gap remained.
Miltown Team: C.O'Loughlin, P.Hennessy, K.Burke, E.Malone, C.McKenna, Gordon Kelly, B.Curtin, S.Meade, C.Lafferty, S.Curtin, D.Molohan, J.Meade, E.Curtin (C), M.Barry, N.Quinn. Subs: M.Hehir, M.Talty, Gordon Kelly, K.Keavey, G.Egan.
Following defeat to Eire Og in Kilmihil on Saturday afternoon, Miltown can now not qualify for the Senior Football Quarter Finals. St. Joseph's made 2 changes to the side which lost to Lissycasey, Conor McKenna came in for the suspended Graham Kelly and Niall Quinn replaced Mikey Neylon who was injured.
Miltown started very well and dominated the opening exchanges. they led 0-4 to 0- 1 after about 15 minutes of the first half. Sean Meade was in control in the centre of the field and Dessie Molohan kicked some fine scores. At the break there was a two point gap, 0-6 to 0-4.
The second half was a different story, Eire Og dominated from the throw in and only some extremely poor shooting kept Miltown in the contest. For their part, St.Joseph's found it difficult to create any kind of platform to get scores from and struggled to win ball at midfield. Kevin Keavey had a great chance to put St. Joseph's back in front when he found himself clear 25 yards out, with the goal at his mercy but his shot produced a good save from Eire Og goalie, Shane O'Connell. With less than 10 minutes to go Eire Og had managed to sneak two points in front and despite Miltown's best efforts the gap remained.
Miltown Team: C.O'Loughlin, P.Hennessy, K.Burke, E.Malone, C.McKenna, Gordon Kelly, B.Curtin, S.Meade, C.Lafferty, S.Curtin, D.Molohan, J.Meade, E.Curtin (C), M.Barry, N.Quinn. Subs: M.Hehir, M.Talty, Gordon Kelly, K.Keavey, G.Egan.
Senior Championship - Lissycasey Qualify
Lissycasey ensured qualification from the group stages of the Senior Football Championship with an easy 2-10 to 2-2 win over Doora/Barefield in Clareabbey on Friday evening.
Miltown will face Doora/Barefield in their final group game.
Miltown will face Doora/Barefield in their final group game.
Sunday, August 5, 2007
Under 21 B Final Replay @ Pairc Mac Aonghusa
Ennistymon defeated St.Breckans at Pairc MacAonghusa to capture the Under 21B title, on a scoreline of 1-7 to 1-4. The Lisdoonvarna outfit could only manage 1 point in the second half, despite Ennistymon having Sean Cullinan and Paudie Fahey sent off. In the end Ennistymon's better use of possession and ability to take the scoring opportunities that presented themselves proved decisive.
Junior Championship - Cooraclare 3-5 Miltown 1-8
Despite leading by 8 points at half time, Miltown suffered defeat to Cooraclare in the opening round of the Junior Championship at Pairc Naomh Mhuire, Quity yesterday evening. Poor defending in the second half handed Cooraclare 2 soft goals which contributed greatly to the loss.
Miltown Team: R.Healy, K.Shannon, K.Flynn, J.Galvin, Conor McKenna, K.Crowley, G.Hynes, J. O'Sullivan, J.O'Malley, G. Malone, D.Rynne, D. Talty, C.Haugh, J.Curtin, T. Meade (Subs) J.Clancy, D.O'Malley, D.Murrihy, B.Kelly.
Miltown Team: R.Healy, K.Shannon, K.Flynn, J.Galvin, Conor McKenna, K.Crowley, G.Hynes, J. O'Sullivan, J.O'Malley, G. Malone, D.Rynne, D. Talty, C.Haugh, J.Curtin, T. Meade (Subs) J.Clancy, D.O'Malley, D.Murrihy, B.Kelly.
Saturday, August 4, 2007
Senior Championship
Eire Og Inis 0-8 St.Joseph's Doora/Barefield 0-5.
Eire Og defeated Doora/Barefield by 3 points in the other game in Miltown's group, last night in Clareabbey.
Miltown will face Eire Og next in the championship, in Kilmihil on Saturday the 11th of August.
Eire Og defeated Doora/Barefield by 3 points in the other game in Miltown's group, last night in Clareabbey.
Miltown will face Eire Og next in the championship, in Kilmihil on Saturday the 11th of August.
Senior Championship: Lissycasey 1-9 Miltown 0-8
Miltown suffered a four point defeat to Lissycasey in the first round of senior championship in Doonbeg last night. A Derek McMahon goal midway through the first half proved the decisive score in what was a tight, competitive game. A good move down the right between Danny Lynch and Cathal McMahon, released Derek McMahon who drove the ball past Conor O'Loughlin. Dessie Molohan narrowly missed a goal late in the first half. He glided past 2 Lissycasey defenders but lashed his shot wide of the far post. Miltown battled well and trailed by 2 points at half time, 1-4 to 0-5.
Miltown narrowed the deficit to 1 point 15minutes into the second half but Lissycasey got crucial scores late on. Midfielder Martin O'Rourke sealed Miltown's fate with a fine point with time almost up.
Dessie Molohan was excellent, contributing 5 points to Miltown's tally on the night. Eoin Curtin with 2 points and Graham Kelly were St. Joseph's other scorers.
Miltown Team: C. O'Loughlin, E. Malone, K.Burke, P.Hennessy, B. Curtin, Gordon Kelly, Graham Kelly, C. Lafferty, M. Barry, J. Meade, D. Molohan, S. Meade, E. Curtin, K.Keavey, M. Neylon. (Subs) S.Curtin, M.Hehir, S.O'Connell & N.Quinn
Miltown narrowed the deficit to 1 point 15minutes into the second half but Lissycasey got crucial scores late on. Midfielder Martin O'Rourke sealed Miltown's fate with a fine point with time almost up.
Dessie Molohan was excellent, contributing 5 points to Miltown's tally on the night. Eoin Curtin with 2 points and Graham Kelly were St. Joseph's other scorers.
Miltown Team: C. O'Loughlin, E. Malone, K.Burke, P.Hennessy, B. Curtin, Gordon Kelly, Graham Kelly, C. Lafferty, M. Barry, J. Meade, D. Molohan, S. Meade, E. Curtin, K.Keavey, M. Neylon. (Subs) S.Curtin, M.Hehir, S.O'Connell & N.Quinn
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