U-21'S pipped in championship tie

St. Josephs Miltown's club teams continued their unfortunate run of narrow defeats in 2012 when the u-21 side were pipped by Lissycasey in the u-21 'A' championship on last weekend. Miltown were missing the services of county u-21 Michéal Malone through injury but could still have won against a Lissycasey side that won the minor 'A' three years ago. Two goals from Lissycasey full forward Danny Normoyle either side of half time proved the crucial scores. The Miltown team lined out as follows: Ciaran Flanagan, Colin McGuane, Martin Rynne, Eoin O'Brien (0-1), Sean Mahoney, Niall McGuane, Donal Keane, Darragh McDonagh, Conor Cleary (0-2), Tiernan O'Friel, Seanie Malone (1-3), Damian Lafferty, Tommy Flynn, Eoin Cleary (0-3), Enda Fox. subs used: Cathal Hogan for Enda Fox

Seniors fail to escape drop

St. Josephs Miltown senior side were relegated to intermediate for 2013 after another titanic battle with Lissycasey today in Cooraclare. In a game played in a very good spirit, a Lissycasey goal ten minutes into the second half was to prove the games defining moment. Miltown again enjoyed the better of the first half and lead 0-4 to 0-2 at the break. Unfortunately, a missed penalty for the second week in a row are moments that Miltown will think could have ensured safety. Joe Curtin assumed responsibility this week but luck was not on his side. In the second half, Miltown battled hard but the experienced Colin Lynch made some crucial plays following his introduction early in the second half. A Miltown side already missing players through injury lost Micheal Malone, Séan Meade and Enda O'Gorman to injury on the day. The team lined out as follows: Ciaran Flanagan, Brendan O'Brien, Enda O'Gorman, Enda Malone (0-1), Dara McDonagh, Gordon Kelly, Gearoid Curtin (0-1), Séan Meade (0-1), Micheal Malone, Kevin Keavey (0-1), Brian Curtin, Eoin Curtin (0-1), Dessie Molohan (0-2), Seanie Malone, Joe Curtin Subs used: Martin Rynne for Micheal Malone, Gerard Malone for Dessie Molohan, Michael Hehir for Enda O'Gorman, David Cleary for Séan Meade The club got a much needed boost in the afternoon when the u-13 side recorded a 1-12 to 0-4 victory over Eire Og in the Joe McCaw Cup shield final. Well done to all the players and management.

Seniors draw with Lissycasey

St. Josephs Miltown and Lissycasey played an entertaining 0-11 each draw in today's senior football relegation final. Miltown opened brightly but were unfortunate when Joe Hayes pulled of a fine save from an Eoin Curtin penalty. Miltown lead throughout the first half and lead 0-7 to 0-5 at the break. Lissycasey enjoyed the better of the first 20 minutes in the second half to edge ahead on a 0-9 to 0-8 scoreline. The last 10 minutes was very tense with Miltown missing some good chances before Gordon Kelly levelled in injury time. The team lined out as follows: Niall Quinn, Enda Malone, Enda O'Gorman, Brendan O'Brien, Gearoid Curtin, Gordon Kelly (0-2), Dara McDonagh, Sean Meade (0-1), Micheal Malone, Kevin Keavey (0-2), Brian Curtin, John Meade, Eoin Curtin (0-1), Seanie Malone (0-2), Dessie Molohan (0-2). Subs used: Michael Hehir (0-1) for Enda O'Gorman (inj.), Joe Curtin for Eoin Curtin, Martin Rynne for Michael Hehir, Michael Talty for Brian Curtin

Minors crash out at semi final stage

St. Josephs Miltown minor side saw their hopes of reaching the Minor division 1 final ended on Sunday as Kilmihil stormed to a comprehensive win. Miltown had defeated Kilmihil in the group stages and entered the game as underdogs due to the loss of Eoin Cleary in the forwards. On the day, Miltown can have no complaints as Kilmihil won a 4-10 to 0-8 scoreline. The club like to thank the management team of John O'Sullivan, Mick Murray, Mikie Neylon, Joe Talty along with all the players for the effort invested throughout the year