21's bow out at semi final stage

St. Josephs Miltown bowed out of the u-21 'A' championship following a 2-9 to 0-9 defeat to holders Ennistymon on Sunday evening. Miltown were chasing the game from the outset against an Ennistymon side who were more economical with their scoring chances on the evening. Miltown trailed by 0-7 to 0-3 at half time with a number of missed frees costing Miltown dearly. The loss of senior player Joe Curtin to a hamstring injury also being a major blow. Miltown rallied strongly in the thirq qaurter and cut the gap to 0-8 to 0-6. However, two rapid fire goals killed the game as a contest while Miltown battled to the end with the hardworking Eoin Cleary causing problems for a number of Ennistymon defenders on the evening. The team lined out as follows: Padraig Queally, Colin McGuane, David Cleary, Eoin O'Brien, Tiernan O'Friel, Gearoid Curtin (0-1), Donal Keane, Peter Cleary, Dara McDonagh, David Talty, Micheal Malone (0-1), Conor Cleary (0-1), Seanie Malone (0-1), Joe Curtin, Eoin Cleary(0-5). Subs used: Tommy Flynn for Joe Curtin, Aidan McGuane for Tiernan O'Friel

u-14's reach semi final

St. Josephs Miltown u-14 side have continued their successful season by qualifying for the u-14 division 1 semi final. They defeated Ennistymon in a high scoring playoff last evening on a 7-14 to 4-13 scoreline. They now meet hot favourites Wolftones in the semi final in what is a repeat of this years Feile final. The team and management are wished the very best of luck to continue their encouraging recent displays.

Disappointing result for seniors

St. Josephs Miltown senior side went down to a 0-9 to 0-6 defeat to Shannon Gaels in round 2 of the Senior Championship football on Sunday in Kilmihil. This result means that Miltown must now beat unbeaten Cratloe by a minimum of fiove points in their final game to keep the qualification hopes entirely in their own hands. Miltown played reasonably well in the opening half and were level at four eacgh having played against the breeze. A point each from Joe and Eoin Curtin from play along with two Eoin Curtin frees being the scorers. Some needless fouling had handed Shannon Gaels the four points. Miltown inexplicably failed to perform in the second half despite having a man advantage for the last 20 minutes. Dessie Molohan and Seanie Malone notched two late points. The team lined out as follows: Niall Quinn, Enda Malone, Graham Kelly, David Cleary, Enda O'Gorman, Sean Meade, Dara McDonagh, Micheal Malone, Michael Barry, Seanie Malone(0-1), John Meade, Kevin Keavey, Joe Curtin(0-1), Dessie Molohan(0-1), Eoin Curtin (0-3). Subs used: Gary Egan for Joe Curtin, Michael Hehir for Kevin Keavey, Joe Curtin for Michael Barry, Gerard Malone for Dessie Molohan

Minors win opening game

Miltown 4-12 Cooraclare 0-9

Miltown opened their Minor A campaign with a comfortable win over Cooraclare following a blistering second half display. The sides were level at the break 1-4 to 7 points, Miltown's goal coming from a Eoin Cleary penalty after Luke Reidy had been fouled. However the home side stuttered through the first half and were fortunate to be level. A well taken Liam O'Connell goal following the restart settled St.Joseph's nerves and they pulled clear with further goals from Jonathon Marrinan and Cathal Hogan. Miltown travel to Kilmhil in the next round.

Miltown Team: C.Flanagan (C), C.Kenneally, M.Rynne, S.Parra, C.Talty, D.Keane, A.McGuane, D.McDonagh, C.Cleary, L.Reidy, E.Cleary, L.O'Connell, J.Marrinan, C.Hogan, C.MacMathuna. Subs: S.Mahoney, B.Talty, D.Clancy & E.Deveraux.