Wednesday, May 13, 2009
The Three Irish Tenors concert
Sunday May 31st of the June bank holiday weekend sees the club running a major fundraiser for the year with the hosting of the Three Irish Tenors at the Armada Hotel from 8:30pm. Tickets are €25 and are available from any club member. Attendance is highly recommended for a great nights entertainment and for further information on the Irish tenors, please visit http://www.thethreeirishtenors.com/
La na gClub 125 year celebrations
Miltown St. Josephs GAA club participated actively in the 125 year La na gClub celebrations that were held countrywide on Sunday May 10th. The day kicked off with a GAA themed mass at 11:30 with celebrants Fr. Murphy and Canon Mullin. Club members participated throughout the mass.
The celebrations continued with a fun day blitz at the GAA field from 1:30 - 5:30. All age groups from under 8's through to adult participated in mixed games which also saw the return of the Pete Cleary and John Marrinan tournaments after a lapse of a number of years.
Many thanks to all who prepared in advance, helped on the day and above all took part in the event.
The celebrations continued with a fun day blitz at the GAA field from 1:30 - 5:30. All age groups from under 8's through to adult participated in mixed games which also saw the return of the Pete Cleary and John Marrinan tournaments after a lapse of a number of years.
Many thanks to all who prepared in advance, helped on the day and above all took part in the event.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Seniors qualify for Cusack Cup semi final
Miltown's senior team qualified for the Cusack Cup Div 1 league semi final despite a 1.15 to 0.8 defeat to Kilmurry Ibrickane on Sunday. Indiscipline cost Miltown very dearly in this game with both county players Graham and Gordon Kelly dismissed around the quarter hour mark in a few minutes of madness. Graham was dismissed after an unsavoury 20 man brawl that erupted with the scores tied at 0-3 apiece. Bizarelly, the referee determined that no Kilmurry player was even worthy of a caution despite the outbreak of violence. The 13 men of Miltown battled bravely to only trail by 0-12 to 0-8 with 10 minutes remaining. However, Kilmurry finished strongly to claim the victory. Victory over Cooraclare in the remaining league game will give Miltown a semi versus Doonbeg where defeat will setup a Kilmurry semi.
The Junior A side remain firmly in contention for a semi final spot after a 2.6 to 0.8 victory over Naomh Eoin. Miltown had done the hard work whilst playing into the breeze in the first half and led 2.2 to 0.4 at the break. Michael Talty and Tomas Meade grabbed the goals.
The Junior A side remain firmly in contention for a semi final spot after a 2.6 to 0.8 victory over Naomh Eoin. Miltown had done the hard work whilst playing into the breeze in the first half and led 2.2 to 0.4 at the break. Michael Talty and Tomas Meade grabbed the goals.
Friday, May 1, 2009
Results roundup & weekend preview
The Senior team unfortunately lost their unbeaten run to Eire Og last Saturday on a 3-10 to 1-9. On a day when regular forward Gary Egan was pressed into emergency action as goalkeeper due to an injury crisis, Miltown started very brightly a goal from John Meade established an early lead. Things went downhill from here and two Eire Og goals before half time meant the teams went in level on a 2-3 to 1-6 half time score. Eire Og dominated the second half to run out winners.
The Junior A side went down on a 2-5 to 1-6 score to Coolmeen on Sunday in Miltown. A Colm Haugh goal before half time gave Miltown a slender lead. A goal for Coolmeen midway through the second half proved crucial as Miltown were left to rue some wasteful shooting.
The under 16's are firmly on course for a semi final place after a 2.5 to 0.5 victory over Wolftones.
On this coming weekend, the senior team face the massive challenge of a Kilmurry Ibrickane side who are unbeaten in Clare football since mid 2007. Miltown suffered a demoralising defeat in the corresponding fixture last year but would dearly love to end their neighbours unbeaten run on this occasion.
Due to poor fixture planning, the Junior A side are also in action on Sunday against Naomh Eoin. There is a number of players involved in both and the fixture scheduling places the management in a disappointing position.
The under 16's can book a semi final spot on Monday evening with victory over Cooraclare.
Best of luck to all teams in action.
The Junior A side went down on a 2-5 to 1-6 score to Coolmeen on Sunday in Miltown. A Colm Haugh goal before half time gave Miltown a slender lead. A goal for Coolmeen midway through the second half proved crucial as Miltown were left to rue some wasteful shooting.
The under 16's are firmly on course for a semi final place after a 2.5 to 0.5 victory over Wolftones.
On this coming weekend, the senior team face the massive challenge of a Kilmurry Ibrickane side who are unbeaten in Clare football since mid 2007. Miltown suffered a demoralising defeat in the corresponding fixture last year but would dearly love to end their neighbours unbeaten run on this occasion.
Due to poor fixture planning, the Junior A side are also in action on Sunday against Naomh Eoin. There is a number of players involved in both and the fixture scheduling places the management in a disappointing position.
The under 16's can book a semi final spot on Monday evening with victory over Cooraclare.
Best of luck to all teams in action.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Successful week at underage level
Both underage teams in action in the past week have recorded victories.
The under-12 sides recorded an impressive 2-3 to 0-7 victory over the St.Breckans-Ballyvaughan amalgamation who had been compreshensive victors in the previous round.
The under-16 side recorded a crucial 1-9 to 1-6 victory over Doora-Barefield. In what is proving a very competitive under-16 competition, it is likely that two victories from the remaining three games will be required to guarantee a semi final spot.
The under-12 sides recorded an impressive 2-3 to 0-7 victory over the St.Breckans-Ballyvaughan amalgamation who had been compreshensive victors in the previous round.
The under-16 side recorded a crucial 1-9 to 1-6 victory over Doora-Barefield. In what is proving a very competitive under-16 competition, it is likely that two victories from the remaining three games will be required to guarantee a semi final spot.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Senior team remain unbeaten in Cusack Cup
St Josephs Miltown senior team remain unbeaten in the 2009 Cusack Cup after recording a 1-3 to 0-6 draw against last years beaten league finalists Doonbeg on bank holiday Monday. The game was switched to Miltown at late notice due to heavy overnight rain on Sunday night.
Miltown played against the breeze in the first half but Michael Hehir struck a decisive blow with a goal after five minutes. The half time score was 0-4 to 1-0 in favour of Doonbeg. Three Kevin Keavey points in the second half earned Miltown a draw in a game where each team clocked up eleven wides over the hour.
One more victory from the remaining three games will guarantee a semi final spot. The team lined out as follows:
Conor O'Loughlin, Kevin Burke, Graham Kelly, Enda O'Gorman, David Cleary, Gordon Kelly, David Talty, John Meade, Cathal Lafferty, Gearoid Curtin, Gary Egan, Enda Malone, Joe Curtin, Kevin Keavey(0-3), Michael Hehir(1-0) Subs used: Michael Neylon & Ian Sexton.
The Junior A team suffered their first defeat of the league season when they lost out in a scoring blitz to O'Callaghans Mills in Kilkishen on Sunday on a 4-11 to 3-10 scoreline. Miltown played with the breeze in the first half but were only level at 2-4 each at half time. Tomas Meade and Enda O'Gorman struck for goals but the Mills were very dangerous up front every time they attacked. Miltown started the second half with a quickfire 1-2 to open a five point lead. Two Enda Fox frees and a Michael Talty goal being the scorers. The Mills crucially replied immediately with a goal which was a blow. The points continued to be traded and the teams were level at 3-10 apiece as the game entered injury time. The referee even got confused with the coreline with such a rate the scores were flying in. The Mills struck for 1-1 in a prolonged injury time to claim victory.
The under-16 side bounced backed into contention with a most impressive 3-11 to 1-9 victory over a fancied Kilmurry Ibrickane team on Monday evening. The management will be hoping for a repeat performance against Doora Barefield in their next league game.
Miltown played against the breeze in the first half but Michael Hehir struck a decisive blow with a goal after five minutes. The half time score was 0-4 to 1-0 in favour of Doonbeg. Three Kevin Keavey points in the second half earned Miltown a draw in a game where each team clocked up eleven wides over the hour.
One more victory from the remaining three games will guarantee a semi final spot. The team lined out as follows:
Conor O'Loughlin, Kevin Burke, Graham Kelly, Enda O'Gorman, David Cleary, Gordon Kelly, David Talty, John Meade, Cathal Lafferty, Gearoid Curtin, Gary Egan, Enda Malone, Joe Curtin, Kevin Keavey(0-3), Michael Hehir(1-0) Subs used: Michael Neylon & Ian Sexton.
The Junior A team suffered their first defeat of the league season when they lost out in a scoring blitz to O'Callaghans Mills in Kilkishen on Sunday on a 4-11 to 3-10 scoreline. Miltown played with the breeze in the first half but were only level at 2-4 each at half time. Tomas Meade and Enda O'Gorman struck for goals but the Mills were very dangerous up front every time they attacked. Miltown started the second half with a quickfire 1-2 to open a five point lead. Two Enda Fox frees and a Michael Talty goal being the scorers. The Mills crucially replied immediately with a goal which was a blow. The points continued to be traded and the teams were level at 3-10 apiece as the game entered injury time. The referee even got confused with the coreline with such a rate the scores were flying in. The Mills struck for 1-1 in a prolonged injury time to claim victory.
The under-16 side bounced backed into contention with a most impressive 3-11 to 1-9 victory over a fancied Kilmurry Ibrickane team on Monday evening. The management will be hoping for a repeat performance against Doora Barefield in their next league game.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Adult teams remain unbeaten
It was another early season successful weekend for both the Senior and Junior A football teams. The senior side remain joint top of the Division 1 table after a 2-11 to 1-08 victory away to Shannon Gaels. A dominant first half performance saw Miltown lead 1-9 to 0-2 at half time. A Kevin Keavey goal and six Dessie Molohan points being the highlights. Shannon Gaels came more into the game on the resumption but an Enda Malone goal midway through the second half mentioned that Miltown were always in control. The team lined out as follows:
Conor O'Loughlin, Enda O'Gorman, Kevin Burke, Gordon Kelly, David Cleary, Shane Curtin, David Talty (0-1), Cathal Lafferty, John Meade, Enda Malone(1-0), Gary Egan(0-2, 1f), Gearoid Curtin, Dessie Molohan(0-7, 5f), Kevin Keavey(1-1), Michael Hehir. Sub used: Michael Neylon
The Junior A team are also joint top of Division 4 after a 0-13 to 1-4 victory away to St Breckans. Miltown were rocked back when Breckans raced into a 1-1 to 0-0 lead but Miltown settled to trail by 1-3 to 0-5 at the break. A second half scoring blitz from Enda Fox and Gerry Malone sealed a comfortable win.
On the underagre front, the under-14 team missed on a Feile semi final spot when despite beating Doonbeg, they missed out on victory against Doora Barefield. The under-16 team went down disappointingly to Kilmihil in their opening group game and now face Kilmurry Ibrickane in a crucial encounter.
Conor O'Loughlin, Enda O'Gorman, Kevin Burke, Gordon Kelly, David Cleary, Shane Curtin, David Talty (0-1), Cathal Lafferty, John Meade, Enda Malone(1-0), Gary Egan(0-2, 1f), Gearoid Curtin, Dessie Molohan(0-7, 5f), Kevin Keavey(1-1), Michael Hehir. Sub used: Michael Neylon
The Junior A team are also joint top of Division 4 after a 0-13 to 1-4 victory away to St Breckans. Miltown were rocked back when Breckans raced into a 1-1 to 0-0 lead but Miltown settled to trail by 1-3 to 0-5 at the break. A second half scoring blitz from Enda Fox and Gerry Malone sealed a comfortable win.
On the underagre front, the under-14 team missed on a Feile semi final spot when despite beating Doonbeg, they missed out on victory against Doora Barefield. The under-16 team went down disappointingly to Kilmihil in their opening group game and now face Kilmurry Ibrickane in a crucial encounter.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Solid Miltown overcome Liscannor
Cusack Cup
Miltown 1-8 Liscannor 0-8 @ Miltown
Miltown 1-8 Liscannor 0-8 @ Miltown
A Kevin Keavey goal early in the first half proved to be the decisive score for Miltown in what was a solid display against Liscannor. Gearoid Curtin & Gary Egan points had Miltown in front before Keavey scored from what seemed an impossible angle to give the home side an early boost in this physical encounter. Gordon Kelly added a further point from full back to leave St.Joseph's 2 up at the break 1-3 to 0-4.
Miltown added five points in the second half, the first coming from the boot of Michael Hehir. Keavey got a point to take his total to 1-1, before frees from Dessie Molohan & Gary Egan maintained St.Joseph's advantage. Liscannor were hanging on at this stage and disappointingly Miltown should have been more in front. Wing forward Enda Malone completed Miltown's scoring with a nice point minutes from the end.
Miltown Team: C.O'Loughlin, E.O'Gorman, Gordon Kelly, D.Cleary, D. Talty, Graham Kelly, S.Curtin, J.Meade (C), C.Lafferty, E.Malone, G.Egan, G.Curtin, D.Molohan, K.Keavey, M.Hehir.
Scorers: K.Keavey 1-1, G.Egan 0-2, Malone, G.Curtin, Molohan and Hehir 0-1 each.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Championship draw 2009 details
The draws for this years county football championships took place at last nights county board meeting.
The senior team have been placed in a most challenging group with last years semi finalists Kilkee, 2007 county champions Lissycasey and 2008 under-21 county champions St Josephs Doora Barefield.
The first round of games will be played on the weekend of June 20th with the top two teams in the group to advance to the quarter finals.
The Junior team have been drawn in the Junior A championship with Ennistymon, Doonbeg and Meelick. The top two teams in the group will advance to the quarter finals.
The senior team have been placed in a most challenging group with last years semi finalists Kilkee, 2007 county champions Lissycasey and 2008 under-21 county champions St Josephs Doora Barefield.
The first round of games will be played on the weekend of June 20th with the top two teams in the group to advance to the quarter finals.
The Junior team have been drawn in the Junior A championship with Ennistymon, Doonbeg and Meelick. The top two teams in the group will advance to the quarter finals.
Monday, March 30, 2009
New season kicks off in style
The first weekend of multiple teams being in action for the 2009 season proved to be most successful for all Miltown Malbay teams in action.
The under-14 team were first in to action in the Feile football team competition.
They suffered a narrow defeat to Ennistymon in their first game to setup a winner takes all battle against neighbours Kilmurry Ibrickane to see who advanced to the next stage.
With a much improved performance, Miltown advanced to the playoff stages with a comfortable victory. The now face a three way blitz against Doonbeg and Doora Barefield next weekend to see who claims the 4th and final semi final place. Many thanks to the management team who accepted their roles at very short notice prior to this competition.
The Junior A team also kicked off their Division 4 league campaign with a 2.5 to 0.8 victory over Clooney-Quin. The management introduced a number of youngsters to the team and one of these Enda Fox produced the goods in style with a brace of goals.
The Senior team sit jointly on top of the Division 1 table with neighbours Kilmurry Ibrickane after two games of the campaign. A first half Kevin Keavey goal proved the crucial score against last years county finalists Liscannor. The final score was 1.8 to 0.8
The under-14 team were first in to action in the Feile football team competition.
They suffered a narrow defeat to Ennistymon in their first game to setup a winner takes all battle against neighbours Kilmurry Ibrickane to see who advanced to the next stage.
With a much improved performance, Miltown advanced to the playoff stages with a comfortable victory. The now face a three way blitz against Doonbeg and Doora Barefield next weekend to see who claims the 4th and final semi final place. Many thanks to the management team who accepted their roles at very short notice prior to this competition.
The Junior A team also kicked off their Division 4 league campaign with a 2.5 to 0.8 victory over Clooney-Quin. The management introduced a number of youngsters to the team and one of these Enda Fox produced the goods in style with a brace of goals.
The Senior team sit jointly on top of the Division 1 table with neighbours Kilmurry Ibrickane after two games of the campaign. A first half Kevin Keavey goal proved the crucial score against last years county finalists Liscannor. The final score was 1.8 to 0.8
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
New sponsor for senior football team
St.Josephs Miltown Malbay has received a most welcome financial boost with the announcement that Cogans Bar and Restaurant, Main Street, Miltown have agreed to become the senior football team sponsor for the next three years. The club are most grateful to Tony and the Cogan family for the support and here's hoping it will be a successful three years for all involved.
Confusion reigns in O'Gorman Cup
O'Gorman Cup
Kilmurray Ibrickane recieved a walkover from Miltown in last weeks scheduled O'Gorman Cup game after Miltown believed that Kilmurray had requested a time change to facilitate players on both sides involved in soccer.
The game was fixed for 1200hrs in Miltown but on Friday evening a request was conveyed to Miltown management that the game be moved to 1430hrs. Miltown agreed but in what appears to have been a communications breakdown, Kilmurray obviously never got the message.
What resulted was that Kilmurray Ibrickane arrived at 1200hrs, as did the referee and with no sign of Miltown they got a walkover. Miltown arrived at what they believed to be the changed time but everyone else had left.
Kilmurray Ibrickane recieved a walkover from Miltown in last weeks scheduled O'Gorman Cup game after Miltown believed that Kilmurray had requested a time change to facilitate players on both sides involved in soccer.
The game was fixed for 1200hrs in Miltown but on Friday evening a request was conveyed to Miltown management that the game be moved to 1430hrs. Miltown agreed but in what appears to have been a communications breakdown, Kilmurray obviously never got the message.
What resulted was that Kilmurray Ibrickane arrived at 1200hrs, as did the referee and with no sign of Miltown they got a walkover. Miltown arrived at what they believed to be the changed time but everyone else had left.
Gaels blow Miltown away
O'Gorman Cup
Shannon Gaels 1-11 Miltown 0-7 @ Miltown (15/03/09)
Shannon Gaels handed Miltown their first defeat of the season in this second round game. The Gaels had the aid of a wind in the first half and led 6 points to 3 at half time. The main feature of the half had to be the wayward shooting from both sides. Miltown attacked well and points from Gary Egan, Joe Curtin and a fine score from midfielder John Meade account for their scores.
St.Joseph's started the second half brightly and managed close the gap to 3 points, 10 to 7, with about 10 minutes to go. David Talty and Enda Malone caused Shannon Gaels huge problems, while Heff and John Meade grafted well around the middle of the field. Gary Egan again getting on the scoresheet and three points from the rejuvenated Kevin Keavey. Unfortunately for Miltown that was to be the end of the scores. Shannon Gaels were fitter and sharper throughout and made their physical advantage pay in the latter stages. Noel Kennedy's goal late on sealed Miltown's fate.
Miltown Team: C O'Loughlin, K.Shannon, K.Burke, G.Curtin, S.Curtin, D.Talty, J.Meade, M.Hehir, E.Malone, G.Egan, D.Cleary, J.Curtin, K.Keavey. Subs: E.O'Gorman for K.Burke, C.Lafferty for D.Cleary.
Scorers: K.Keavey 0-3, G.Egan 0-2, J.Curtin & John Meade 0-1 each.
Shannon Gaels 1-11 Miltown 0-7 @ Miltown (15/03/09)
Shannon Gaels handed Miltown their first defeat of the season in this second round game. The Gaels had the aid of a wind in the first half and led 6 points to 3 at half time. The main feature of the half had to be the wayward shooting from both sides. Miltown attacked well and points from Gary Egan, Joe Curtin and a fine score from midfielder John Meade account for their scores.
St.Joseph's started the second half brightly and managed close the gap to 3 points, 10 to 7, with about 10 minutes to go. David Talty and Enda Malone caused Shannon Gaels huge problems, while Heff and John Meade grafted well around the middle of the field. Gary Egan again getting on the scoresheet and three points from the rejuvenated Kevin Keavey. Unfortunately for Miltown that was to be the end of the scores. Shannon Gaels were fitter and sharper throughout and made their physical advantage pay in the latter stages. Noel Kennedy's goal late on sealed Miltown's fate.
Miltown Team: C O'Loughlin, K.Shannon, K.Burke, G.Curtin, S.Curtin, D.Talty, J.Meade, M.Hehir, E.Malone, G.Egan, D.Cleary, J.Curtin, K.Keavey. Subs: E.O'Gorman for K.Burke, C.Lafferty for D.Cleary.
Scorers: K.Keavey 0-3, G.Egan 0-2, J.Curtin & John Meade 0-1 each.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Winning start in O'Gorman cup
Despite fielding with just six players who featured in the senior championship in 2008, Miltown recorded a two point victory over a determined and battling O'Currys side in Doonaha Saturday afternoon. A brace of goals from Joe Curtin and a six point haul from Dessie Molohan were the key factors in this win.
The team lined out as follows: Conor O'Loughlin, Ian Sexton, David Cleary, Jason Clancy, Gearoid Curtin, Enda O'Gorman, John Meade, Michael Hehir, Enda Malone, Dessie Molohan, David Talty, Ger Malone, Joe Curtin. Subs: Kieran Shannon for Ian Sexton
The team lined out as follows: Conor O'Loughlin, Ian Sexton, David Cleary, Jason Clancy, Gearoid Curtin, Enda O'Gorman, John Meade, Michael Hehir, Enda Malone, Dessie Molohan, David Talty, Ger Malone, Joe Curtin. Subs: Kieran Shannon for Ian Sexton
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Cusack Cup 1st Round win
Miltown 1-8 Kilrush 0-9
A Dessie Molohan goal 13 minutes from time gave Miltown the points in the opening round of the Cusack Cup. The game had to be switched to Kilrush due resurfacing work at Pairc MacAonghusa, but this didn't phase St.Joseph's who despite playing in to the wind were level at half time 4 points a piece.
The second half was still close, however following Molohan's goal Miltown led by 4. Kilrush rallied by some wasteful shooting allowed the visitors to secure the victory.
Miltown Team: C.O'Loughlin, D.Cleary, K.Burke, E. O'Gorman, S.Curtin, I.Sexton, E.Malone, J.Meade, M.Malone, Gordon Kelly, Gary Egan, David Talty, D.Molohan, K.Keavey, J.Curtin. Subs: C.McKenna for S.Curtin, Graham Kelly for I.Sexton N.Quinn for Burke.
Scorers: D.Molohan (1-5 4f), Egan, JCurtin & Keavey all (1).
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