Winning start for u-21's

St. Josephs Miltown u-21 side made an impressive start in the 'A' championship last Saturday with a comprehensive victory over Kilrush. They lead throughout the tie despite the concession of the three goals to record a 2-17 to 3-4 victory. The now meet a much fancied St. Breckans side on this Saturday in the quarter final.

The report below is taken from this week's Clare Champion:
Miltown 2-17 Kilrush 3-4
Miltown’s impressive first-half display paved the way for their first-round win over Kilrush in Doonbeg last Saturday evening. They led 1-10 to 1-1 at half-time with Joe Curtin scoring from the penalty spot before half-time. Thomas Flynn added their second goal.
Eoin Tarrant scored two of Kilrush’s goals from the penalty spot, while he also added four points. Seán Madigan scored the remaining goal. Miltown now take on St Breckan’s in Saturday’s quarter-final.
Miltown: Pádraig Queally; Eoin O’Brien, David Cleary, Colin McGuane; Tiernán O’Friel, Gearóid Curtin, Donal Keane; Daragh McDonagh, Peter Cleary; Thomas Flynn, Micheál Malone, Conor Cleary; Eoin Cleary, Joe Curtin, David Talty.
Subs: Damien Lafferty, Eoin McDonagh, John Grey.
Kilrush: Ross Cullinan; Niall Brennan, Niall Gilbride, Shane Carey; Seamus Bolton, Conor Downes, Donal Madigan; Calum Bond, Seán Madigan; Cian Murray, Eoin Tarrant, Pádraig Browne; David Moran, Darragh Bolton, Seán Downes.
Subs: Craig Fenlon, Anthony Lillis, Thomas Moloney, Con Prendeville.
Referee: Michael Talty (Kilmurry Ibrickane).

Seniors reach Cusack Cup semi final

Despite a very mixed Cusack Cup Div 1 league campaign, St Josephs Miltown have claimed the fourth semi final spot and a meeting with table toppers Kilmurry Ibrickane. Miltown completed the league section with a 1-8 to 1-7 defeat to county champions. Miltown lead by 1-5 to 0-4 at half time but a last minute point from David Tubridy snatched the win for Doonbeg. The team lined out as follows: Niall Quinn, David Cleary, Kevin Burke, Enda Malone, Michael Hehir (0-1), Graham Kelly, Gearoid Curtin, John Meade, Gary Egan (0-1), Eoin Curtin (0-1), Micheal Malone (1-0), Darragh McDonagh, David Talty, Dessie Molohan (0-3), Joe Curtin (0-1) Subs used: Gerard Malone for Joe Curtin, Michael Barry for McDonagh

In other news, the senior team has been dealt a blow with the emigration of county captain Gordon Kelly and Enda O'Gorman to the US for the summer months. It is hoped that both will return in time for round two of the championship in mid August.

The u-14 side have recorded three wins from three in the u-14 championship with comprehensive wins over St Breckans, Cooraclare and Clarecastle

Crucial victory in championship opener

St. Josephs Miltown senior side recorded a 1-7 to 1-4 victory over St.Josephs Doora Barefield in their championship opener last evening. Miltoen led 1-2 to 1-1 after a scrappy first half and pushed on to victory courtesy of an improved second half display. The team lined out as follows: Niall Quinn, David Cleary, Sean Meade, Enda Malone, Brian Curtin, Gordon Kelly, Gearoid Curtin (0-1), Micheal Malone (0-1), Dara McDonagh, Kevin Keavey, Graham Kelly, Eoin Curtin (0-2), Dessie Molohan (1-3), Gary Egan, Joe Curtin Subs used: David Talty for Joe Curtin, John Meade for Kevin Keavey, Michael Hehir for Dara McDonagh, Kevin Burke for Sean Meade.#

During the week, the under u-14 side recorded a comprehensive 8-10 to 2-6 over St Breckans in the opening game of the league section of the u-14 championship

Senior game deferred to Friday June 10th

St. Josephs Miltown senior team championship opener has been deferred to Friday week 10th June due to the sudden death of Doora Barefield player Niall White. St. Josephs Miltown Malbay GAA expresses its sympathy to Niall's family, friends and colleagues at St. Josephs Doora Barefield