U14s lose out in tight Feile final

Wolfe Tones 3-6 Miltown 2-6 @ Cusack Park

A terrific fight back in the second half from an unfancied Miltown side had Wolfe Tones nerves jangling in Cusack Park on Sunday. Wolfe Tones were overwhelming favourites to win the Feile na nOg final but Joe Marrinan lay down an early marker as he goaled to put Miltown in front. The Shannon side dominated the remainder of the first half with Miltown clinging on at times and at half time the St.Joseph's supporters feared the worst at Wolfe Tones led 3-4 to 1-2. But wayward shooting by the favourites and some dogged determination from the Miltown men kept them in touch. Points from Diarmuid Meade and Cormac Murray narrowed the deficit and when Christopher Mongan rattled the net with 5 minutes left there was only 3 between the side. However that was as close as it got and Wolfe tones held on to secure a feile double in hurling and football.

Miltown Team: T.Clancy, R.Sexton, S.Hanrahan, P.Murray, S.Crowe, C.Hehir, J.Flanagan, M.Mongan, S.Malone (0-2), J.Carmody, C.Murray (0-3), C.Mongan (1-0), J.Marrinan (1-0), S.Mahoney (C), N.Hehir. Subs: D.Meade (0-1) for Carmody, T O'Neill for R.Sexton.

Much needed victory for seniors

St. Josephs Miltown senior side recorded their first victory in the Cusack Cup with a one point win over Doora Barefield in Miltown today. Miltown were on top for the majority of the game but a failure to kill off the game resulted in them hanging on at the end for a 0-9 to 2-2 victory. Miltown played some good football in the firsat half to lead at the break on a 0-7 to 1-2 scoreline. However, three missed goal opportunities meant that their dominance was not reflected in a greater lead. In a poor quality second half, Miltown lead by four in the closing minutes but a Doora Barefield goal resulted in a nervy finish. All involved with the club will hope to see a senior manager appointed in the short term to bring an end to a turbulent few weeks for the senior setup. The team lined out as follows today: Niall Quinn, David Cleary, Kevin Burke, Enda Malone, Brian Curtin, Sean Meade, Gearoid Curtin, Gordon Kelly, Kevin Keavey (0-1), John Meade, Gary Egan (0-2), Ian Sexton, Micheal Malone (0-1), Joe Curtin (0-4), Seanie Malone (0-1) Subs used: Micheal Talty for Gary Egan (blood sub), Egan for Talty, Conor McKenna for Brian Curtin, Dara McDonagh for Sean Meade

Round 3 of Cusack Cup brings defeat for Miltown

Shannon Gaels 0-9 Miltown 0-6

Miltown traveled to Labasheeda with only 1 point on the board from the opening 2 rounds of the Cusack Cup. Following Mikey Neylon's departure as manager it was unclear what the game held for the away side. After a poor but even first half the sides were level 4 points a piece at the break. However Shannon Gaels took their chances in the second period and made St. Joseph's pay for their wayward shooting as they amassed 18 wides over the hour.
With 4 rounds remaining time is on Miltown's side and with a small improvement in performances relegation can be avoided.
Miltown Team: P.Queally, D.Cleary, Gordon Kelly, E.Malone, I.Sexton, S.Meade, G.Curtin, J.Meade, Graham Kelly, B.Curtin, K.Keavey, G.Egan, D.Molohan, S.Malone, J.Curtin.

Feile na nOg Final beckons for U14s

Miltown 6-9 Cooraclare 5-6.

Miltown U14s are through to the clubs 6th Feile na nOg County final following a thrilling victory against Cooraclare. St.Joseph's who over came Ennistymon and Doora/Barefield in the group stages scraped through the quarter final stages with a sudden death win over Kilrush, 2-8 to 3-4. However the semi final was an exciting game as the tie was in the balance for most of the game. Great credit is due to the management team of Michael Howe, Martin Hehir and Chris Crowe. Miltown face Wolfe tones in the final on Sunday at Cusack Park at 2pm. Wolfe Tones were the opposition on the last two occasions St.Joseph's played in the Feile final 2007 & 2008. Everyone in the club wishes the lads the best of luck on Sunday.

Semi Final Team: P.Tubridy, R.Sexton, S.Hanrahan, P.Murray, S.Crowe, C.Hehir, J.Flanagan, S.Malone, M.Mongon, C.Mongon, C.Murray, G.Burke, J.Marrinan, S.Mahony (capt), N.Hehir. Subs: T.Clancy, J.O'Connor, P.Haran, C.Byrne, D.Curtin, J.Carmody, T.O'Neill, D.Meade.

U12 Banner League

Corofin 4-4 Miltown 1-3 @ Corofin 6/4/11

Corofin overcame a competitive Miltown side in the opening round of the Banner League. The home side took their chances when they came, this proved to be the difference between the sides at the finish. Paul Keane netted a nice goal for Miltown while Jack Downes at midfield added 2 fine points. James Clancy who was captain for the night was excellent and he was ably assisted by corner back Cillian O'Malley who made a number of crucial interceptions. Ronan Meade did well at midfield as did Ben Whelehan at corner forward who's shots forced the keeper into a number of good saves.
Miltown Team: J.Mongon, C.O'Malley, J.Clancy, M.Cunningham, J.Downes, R.Meade, C.Mahoney, P.Keane, B.Whelehan.

U12 win in opening round

Miltown 3-18 Corofin 3-4 @ Corofin 6/4/11

Miltown secured a good win in the opening round of the O'Halloran League in Corofin last Wednesday. St.Joseph's proved too strong for the home side and ran out convincing winners after good play from Saul Boyd & Cian Flanagan in defence. Captain Eoin O'Looney at midfield played well and kicked a number of fine points from distance. Up front Christy Keane slotted home 5 points while Sean Clancy was clinical as ever with two fine goals. Next up is Kilfenora/Liscannor/Ml.Cusacks in round two.

Miltown Team: M.Murray, C.O'Mahoney, S.Boyd, C.Flanangan, E.Reidy, O.O'Looney, E.O'Looney, J.Downes, Z.Whelehan, S.Clancy, C.Keane. Subs. J.Clancy for J.Downes

Cusack Cup & div 4 fixtures for 2011

The following are the remaining Cusack Cup division 1 football fixtures for 2011:
April 17th: Shannon Gaels v Miltown
April 25th: Miltown v St. Josephs Doora Barefield
April 30th: Clondegad v Miltown
June 11th: Miltown v Kilmurry Ibrickane
June 18th: Doonbeg v Miltown

The remaining division 4 fixtures are:
April 16th: Kilmihil v Miltown
April 25th: Miltown v Coolmeen
May 1st: Meelick v Miltown
June 12th: Miltown v Naomh Eoin
June 19th: Miltown v Cooraclare

Results Update

St. Josephs Miltown senior side collected their first win of the O'Gorman cup campaign with a 3-9 to 0-10 away victory over Doora Barefield on Saturday afternoon.
Their next game in the competition is at home to Doonbeg on next Saturday.
The u-16 side continued their winning run with a 4-5 to 3-3 victory at home to Shannon Gaels - Killimer.

Excellent start for u-16 side

St. Josephs Miltown u-16 side have made an excellent start to the division 2 championship under the management of John O'Sullivan with selectors Eoin Cleary and Ciaran Kenneally. They defeated St. Breckans in their opening game on a scoreline of 7-9 to 1-11. They followed up this with an away victory over Cooraclare on a 7-6 to 2-10 scoreline. Their next game is at home to the Shannon Gaels-Killimer amalgamation on this Saturday.

Seniors defeated in tight contest

Liscannor 0-8 Miltown 1-4 @ Liscannor 13/03/11


Miltown we're left wondering, how this one slipped away, as they went down by the narrowest of margins to Liscannor. Liscannor had the aid of the strong breeze in the first half and raced five points in front, with scores from Alan Clohessy (3), Ronan Slattery and Kieran Considine. Liscannor's Alan Flaherty was lucky not be dismissed following a heavy challenge on Kevin Burke, but he only saw yellow. Miltown failed to adjust to the wind and missed a number of good point scoring opportunities. However, a defensive mix up in the Lisannor full back line gift Enda Malone a gilt edged goal chance which he duly took. The home side added two further points through Clohessy and Slattery to lead, 0-7 to 1-0 at the break.
St.Joseph's emerged much more focussed in the second half but we're dealt a huge blow after 5 minutes when Kevin Keavey was sent off for a second yellow following a foul on Ronan Slattery. Miltown rallied and Joe Curtin, who looked dangerous throughout, kicked a fine point. Curtin was again involved when he was felled for a penalty but Seanie Malone drove narrowly wide. Alan Clohessy added Liscannor only score of the half at this stage to leave 4 between the sides. Well on top now, Miltown rained ball on full forward Michael Barry without creating any real chance. The introduction of Dessie Molohan added to Miltown's firepower and he stroked over 3 points. With time running out Joe Curtin had a chance to win it for Miltown but he shot straight at the goalie.

Miltown Team: N.Quinn, E.Malone, Gordon Kelly, D.Cleary, G.Curtin, K.Burke, I.Sexton, S.Meade, D.McDonagh, B.Curtin, G.Egan, K.Keavey, J.Meade, S.Malone, J.Curtin. Subs: Graham Kelly for Burke, M.Barry for Egan, D.Molohan for S.Malone, E. O'Gorman for D.McDonagh.

Opening round defeat in O'Gorman Cup

Shannon Gaels 0-10 Miltown 0-6 @ Miltown 5/3/11

An experimental Miltown side suffered opening round defeat in this seasons O'Gorman Cup to Shannon Gaels. Martin Rynne & Tommy Flynn made their competitive debuts for the seniors, against a 'Gaels side Miltown will face in the championship later in the year. Four of St.Joseph's scores came from placed balls with John Meade registering both of Miltown's points from play. However it is unlikely that this result will have any impact on the future championship meeting. Miltown travel to face Doora/Barefield in the next round.

Miltown Team: Niall Quinn, Martin Rynne, Kevin Burke, Enda Malone, Brian Curtin, Gearoid Curtin, David Cleary, Sean Meade, John Meade, Kevin Keavey, Gary Egan, David Talty, Seanie Malone, Gerard Malone, Tommy Flynn. Subs: Michael Barry, Dessie Molohan, Michael Talty & Ian Sexton.

Championship draws for 2011

St. Josephs Miltown have been drawn in Group 4 for the 2011 senior football championship. The group in full is: Cratloe, Shannon Gaels, St. Josephs Miltown, St. Josephs Doora-Barefield.
The opening game will be against St. Josephs Doora-Barefield.
All teams bar Miltown reached the quarter finals in 2010. However, with full commitment from all involved, the feeling is that a real opportunity presents to reach the quarter final stage in 2011.

The Junior A championship draw has also taken place.
Miltown are in Group 4 with the opening game against Eire Og.
The remaining teams in the group are Ennistymon and Cooraclare "A"

O'Gorman Cup details 2011

St.Josephs Miltown Malbay senior team will participate in the John O'Gorman cup and have been paired in an eight team group. Fifteen teams have entered the competition in total and Miltown appear to be in the much stronger group.

The fixtures involving Miltown are as follows:
March 5th: Miltown versus Shannon Gaels
March 19th: Doora Barefield versus Miltown
March 26th: Miltown versus Doonbeg
April 2nd: Kilrush versus Miltown
April 9th: Miltown versus Liscannor
May 7th: Kilmurry Ibrickane versus Miltown
May 21st: Kilmihil versus Miltown

Draw in Cusack Cup opener

St. Josephs Miltown shared the spoils with KIlrush on a 1-9 apiece scoreline in the opening Cusack Cup game of the 2011 season. An experimental Miltown side played very well for large periods of the game but Kilrush put in a very determined second half diaplay to grab a draw. Miltown led by 1-5 to 0-5 at half time with Seanie Malone cracking home a fine goal midway through the half. Kilrush battled back in the second half to tie the scores on a 1-6 to 0-9. However, Miltown regained their composure and Joe and Eoin Curtin points looked to have sealed the win. However, deep in injury time Kilrush got an equalising goal following a scramble in the Miltown goalmouth. The team lined out as follows: Conor O'Loughlin, Enda Malone, Kevin Burke, David Cleary, Ian Sexton, Gordon Kelly, Gearoid Curtin, Dara McDonagh, John Meade (0-1), Enda O'Gorman, Gary Egan(0-1), Brian Curtin(0-1), Seanie Malone(1-2), Joe Curtin(0-2), Eoin Curtin(0-2) Subs used: Niall Quinn for Conor O'Loughlin (inj), Sean Meade for Dara McDonagh, David Talty for Brian Curtin

Underage details for 2011

The underage football fixture groupings have been announced for 2011. With the abolition of the u-12 championship in favour of a Go-Games fun approach, Miltown will compete at division 2 level in u-14 & u-16 while taking part in division 1 at minor level.

The under-14 group is as follows:
Clondegad
Coolmeen/Kildysart
Cratloe
Kilfernora/Liscannor/M Cusacks
Kilmihil
Kilrush
Lissycasey
Miltown
Shannon Gaels/ Kilimer

The under-16 group which will be split in two groups is as follows:
Clarecastle
Cooraclare
Corofin
Cratloe
Doonbeg
Miltown
Newmarket on Fergus
Shannon Gaels/Killimer
St. Breckans
Wolfe Tones

The under-18 group which will be split in two groups is as follows:
Clondegad
Cooraclare
Doora Barefield
Eire Og
Ennistymon
Kilmihil
Kilmurray Ibrickane
Lissycasey
Miltown
Wolfe Tones