Minors exit at semi final stage

St. Josephs Miltown exited the minor 'A' championship with a semi final defeat to Ennistymon on a 4-5 to 1-7 scoreline on Saturday. Miltown played against the breeze in the opening half and were level after twenty minutes at 0-2 each. Howeverm, a disastrous next ten minutes in which Ennistymon availed of some sloppy defending to net three times was to prove the winning of the game. Miltown fought valiantly to the end with an Eoin Cleary goal hinting at a comeback. However, a fourth Ennistymon goal combined with a second yellow for Cathal Hogan killed Miltown's challenge. Overall, their is much to build on for next years campaign. Many thanks to all who assisted with the team throughout the year. The team lined out as follows: Ciaran Flanagan, Seamie Parra Haran, Martin Rynne, Ciaran Kennealy, Sean Mahoney, Donal Keane, Anthony O'Brien, Aidan McGuane (0-1), Dara McDonagh, Liam O'Connell, Conor Cleary (0-2), John O'Brien, Luke Reidy, Eoin Cleary (1-2), Cathal Hogan (0-2) Subs used: Jonathan Marrinan for John O'Brien, Eoin MacMathuna for Liam O'Connell, Drew Clancy

Seniors enter last chance saloon

St. Josephs Miltown senior side will now meet Kilmihil in the senior relegation final following a 0-10 to 1-5 defeat to Liscannor on Saturday evening. This was a much improved performance from Miltown but Liscannors greater experience proved crucial on the evening. Miltown trailed 0-8 to 1-1 at half time having played against the strong breeze. Eoin Curtin got the goal following a superb run from Graham Kelly, Joe Curtin got the point before being forced off with an ankle injury. A missed goal chance before half time was to prove crucial as it allowed Lisannor adopt a more defensive approach in the second half. Miltown had lots of possession in the second half but failed to make it count on the scoreboard. The team lined out as follows: Niall Quinn, Enda Malone, Gordon Kelly, Gearoid Curtin, Seanie Malone, Michael Talty, Conor McKenna, Sean Meade, Kevin Keavey, Dessie Molohan(0-3), Gary Egan, Micheal Malone, Joe Curtin(0-1), Eoin Curtin (1-1), Graham Kelly. Subs used: Enda O'Gorman for Joe Curtin inj, John Meade for Gary Egan, Kevin Burke

In other news, the minors will play competition favourites Ennistymon in the semi final next Saturday. The senior ladies won the senior B county final defeating Newmarket on a 6-4 to 3-7 scoreline

Minors reach 'A' semi final

St. Josephs Miltown u-18 side produced a battling display to defeat last years champions Doora Barefield on a 0-9 to 1-5 scoreline. They now have qualified for a semi final spot with a draw to take place to determine the pairings. All the four quarter finalists from Miltown's group are through with Ennistymon, Kilmihil and Kilmurry Ibrickane also winning their quarter final games. Miltown lead by 0-6 to 0-1 at half time on Saturday having played with the breeze. Doora Barefield dominated the opening twenty minutes of the second half and looked to be in the driving seat when they struck for a goal to lead by 1-5 to 0-7 with ten minutes left. Cathal Hogan equalised for Miltown but was dismissed shortly after on a second yellow. In the closing minutes, Conor Cleary struck over a superb free from 50 metres out for the winner. The scorers on the day were: Cathal Hogan 0-5, Eoin Cleary 0-2 & Conor Cleary 0-2.

Disastrous evening for seniors

An unlikely sequence of results this evening has plunged St. Josephsd Miltown senior side into a relegation semi final playoff against Liscannor. Miltowns 1-10 to 0-6 defeat to Cratloe combined with a seven point win for Doora Barefield over Shannon Gaels moved Miltown to bottom position in the group on scoring averages. Miltown finished on two points with a -7 scoring average which meant they finished fractionally below the Gales who ended on -6. This will be of little consolation as a major battle is now ahead to preserve senior status. Miltown again played well in the first half today and were levl at 0-4 each at half time. Nine first half wides for Miltown were to prove costly as Cratloe assumed control in the second half. The team lined out as follows: Niall Quinn, Enda O'Gorman, Kevin Burke, Enda Malone, Gearoid Curtin, Sean Meade, Seanie Malone, Gordon Kelly, John Meade, Eoin Curtin (0-1), Micheal Malone, Graham Kelly, Kevin Keavey (0-1), Dessie Molohan (0-3), Gary Egan (0-1). Subs used: Michael Barry for Kevin Burke, Dara McDonagh for Gary Egan, David Talty for Kevin Keavey