Results update

It has been a busy few weeks for St. Josephs Miltown senior side with a number of games in both the O'Gorman and Cusack Cup. Miltown have recorded two victories in the past week to qualify for the O'Gorman Cup seni final for the first time since the competition was established. O'Currys were defeated on Tuesday evening by 0-14 to 0-7 and Kilrush were defeated on Saturday on a 4-9 to 2-6. The last two games in the Cusack Cup have both resulted in draws against Dooras Barefield (0-8 to 1-5) and Eire Og (1-8 to 1-8). This leaves Miltown joint top with Kilmurry Ibrickane on 8 points from 5 games played. It is likely that Miltown will need at least one point to guarantee a semi final spot from their remaining two games. The Junior A side also got back to winning ways last Sunday when defeating Wolftones on a 3-10 to 1-7 scoreline. A win against Shannon Gaels in their last remaining game would guarantee a semi final spot.

Derby win for U12s

Group 2 - Round 3

Miltown 4-8 Kilmurry Ibrickane 2-5

Miltown's first home game in the U12 championship was a local derby with neighbours Kilmurry Ibrickane. Kilmurry played with the aid of a strong breeze in the first half but only led by 1 point at half time, 1-4 to 1-3 due to some excellent defending from Euan Reidy, Cillian O'Malley & Saul Boyd. Miltown's goal came from Zack Whelehan, who had an excellent game at wing forward for the home side. Cian Flanagan, at midfield, was excellent throughout the game. Kilmurry started the second half brightly, but Whelehan goaled again, after he was put through by Micheal Murray, to put Miltown ahead. Further goals from Murray and Oisin Looney gave Miltown a deserved win.

Miltown Team: T.Flynn, E.Crowley, J.Downes, C.O'Malley, S.Boyd, C.Flanagan (C), O.Looney, E.Reidy, Z.Whelehan, M.Murray, R.Meade. Sub: J.Clancy for R.Meade.

Group 5 - Round 3


Miltown 0-8 Kilmurry Ibrickane 2-2

A late point from corner forward Paul Keane game Miltown a well earned draw in the group 5 game. St.Joseph's were behind 2-2 to no score at half time, but struck back with points from Ben Whelehan, James Clancy, Jack Vaughan, Paul Keane & Cormac Devitt.

Miltown Team: E.Reidy, A.Skerritt, M.Cunningham (C), C.Devitt, B.Whelehan, P.Keane, J.Clancy, J.Vaughan.

Ladies Club 5k Run/Walk Results

The results of the 5k Run/Walk held by the ladies Club can be found here

Well done to everyone who took part!!!

U12 Update

The U12s have had two games so far and here are the reports. Miltown have two teams, one in group 2 and one in group 5.

Group 2 - round 1

Miltown 7-11 Clooney/Quin 0-5

Miltown easily overcame Clooney/Quin in the opening round of the U12 league. Goals from Padraig Devitt (2), Zack Whelehan, Micheal Murray, Oisin Looney, Cian Flanagan & Ronan Meade ensured an easy victory.

Miltown Team: T.Flynn, C.O'Malley, J.Downes, C.Flanagan, S.Boyd, M.Murray, O.Looney, Z,.Whelehan (C), E.Reidy, J.Clancy, R.Meade Sub: P.Devitt

Group 5 - round 1

Miltown 6-7 Clooney/Quin 9-6

A late Clooney/Quin flourish gave Miltown an opening round defeat in Group 5. Good displays from Paul Keane, Ben Whelehan, Cormac Devitt and Andrew Skerrit in goal kept St.Joseph's in the game until late on.

Miltown Team: A.Skerrit, E.Crowley, M.Cunningham, O.Flynn, B.Whelehan, C.Devitt, P.Keane, J.Vaughan, D.Grimes.

Group 2 - round 2

Miltown 3-5 O'Curry's/Naomh Eoin 3-8

A two goal blitz early in the second half left Miltown with an uphill struggle in Doonaha on Sunday last. St.Joseph's performed well throughout and were unlucky to be defeated in a close encounter. Good displays from Zack Whelehan, Saul Boyd, Evan Crowley & Cian Flanagan almost gave Miltown victory.

Miltown Team: T.Flynn, E.Crowley, S.Boyd, C.Flanagan, M.Murray, O.Looney, Z.Whelehan, E.Reidy (C), J.Clancy, C.O'Malley Subs: P.Keane, B.Whelehan

Group 5 - round 2

Miltown 5-5 O'Curry's/Naomh Eoin 3-2

Miltown's group 5 team got their 1st win of the season led by the excellent James Clancy. Miltown were up at half time by 2 points and goals by Ben Whelehan and Paul Keane eunsured victory at the end. St.Josephs' had good performances from Jack Vaughan, Oisin Flynn & Mark Cunningham.
Miltown Team: O.Flynn, M.Cunningham, D.Quinn, A.Skerrit, P.Keane, B.Whelehan, J.Vaughan, J.Clancy, D. Grimes

Round 4 Defeat for Juniors

Doora/Barefield 1-12 Miltown 0-5 @ Gurteen

The Juniors were in action 24 hours after the seniors in Gurteen, as they faced Doora/Barefield in round 4 of Division 5. The home side were comprehensive winners in a one sided affair, this is Miltown's second defeat of the season in division 5.
Miltown Team: R.Healy, M.Cleary, J.Galvin, J.O'Brien, S.Mahoney, E.O'Brien, B.O'Brien, M.Rynne, J.Meade, T.O'Friel, N.Quinn, T.Flynn, E.Fox, G.Malone, E.McDonagh. Subs: M.Murrihy, P.Cleary, M.Crehan, K.Shannon.

Seniors Maintain Unbeaten Run

Miltown 0-9 Doora/Barefield 1-6 @ Gurteen

Miltown maintained their unbeaten run in the Cusack Cup with a draw in Gurteen on Saturday against St. Joseph's Doora Barefield. Miltown lead 6 points to 1 at half time, but a lucky goal midway through the second half left the sides level. Kilrush are the next fixture for Miltown in the O'Gorman Cup.

Miltown Team: N.Quinn, B.O'Brien, K.Burke, E.O'Gorman, C.McKenna, Gordon Kelly, S.Malone, J.Meade (C), M.Malone, B.Curtin, G.Egan, Graham Kelly, J.Curtin, D.Molohan, E.Curtin. Subs: G.Curtin for C.McKenna & K.Keavey for J.Curtin

Excellent evening for club members with Clare minor footballers

It was a very successful evening for club members involved with the Clare minor footballers as they recorded a 2-20 to 0-6 victory over Waterford in the 1st round of the Munster championship. Eoin and Conor Cleary contributed 1-12 of the Clare scoreline, Kieran Malone was part of the match day squad, while Maurice Reidy is a selector with the side and has played a huge part in preparation of the side.

Impressive win for seniors

St. Josephs Miltown clocked up a third win in the Cusack Cup following a 1-11 to 0-5 victory over Shannon Gaels this evening. This result didn't look likely at half time when Miltown trailed by 0-3 to 0-2 having kicked eight wides in the first half. However, a strong second half performance combined with the introduction of Graham Kelly for the last twenty minutes ensured a comfortable victory. Dessie Molohan continued his excellent scoring rate while the overall discipline and link up play was very good in the second half. Miltown's next game will be in two weeks against O'Currys in the O'Gorman cup. The team lined out as follows: Niall Quinn, Enda Malone, Kevin Burke, Brendan O'Brien, Gearoid Curtin (0-1), Gordon Kelly, Seanie Malone, Dara McDonagh (0-1), Micheal Malone, David Talty, Gary Egan, Brian Curtin, Dessie Molohan (1-4), Eoin Curtin (0-2), Joe Curtin (0-1). Subs used: Graham Kelly (0-2), Enda O'Gorman, Gerard Malone for Joe Curtin, Peter Cleary for Dessie Molohan, Martin Rynne for Gearoid Curtin

Victory for both adult sides

St. Josephs Miltown senior side made it two wins from two in the Cusack Cup division 1 league on Saturday. Following a closely fought contest, Miltown were victorious by one point on a 2-7 to 0-12 scoreline.

The Junior A side defeated Kilmihil on a 1-8 to 0-6 scoreline. Having being level at 0-4 each at half time, Miltown dominated the second half but a succession of wides meant lead by one point entering the last five minutes. However, 1-1 from Conal O'Friel secured the victory.

Derby date for seniors in championship opener

St. Josephs Miltown senior side have been drawn against Enistymon in the opening round of the senior football championship for 2012. This local derby will be a big challenge for Miltown as Ennistymon are being talked of as a team to make a major impact in this years championship on the back of considerable minor and u-21 success. Interestingly, Miltown also play Ennistymon in round 2 of the Cusack Cup this Saturday.

The Junior A side who face Kilmihil in a div 5 league tie this Saturday have been drawn in a group with Eire Og, Clondegad and Clarecastle.

Juniors Get Off to Winning Start in Division 5

Miltown 0-17 Kilkee 2-6 @ Miltown

Following their relegation from Division 4 in 2011 the junior team were eager to get off to a good start in Division 5 with a view to pushing for promotion later in the season. Things started well, as Miltown opened a 4 points to no score lead early on, with scores from Niall Quinn, John Meade & Eoin McDonagh. Kilkee settled at this stage and closed the gap, 5 points to 3. The home side looked to be heading into the break ahead, until Brendan O'Brien was penalised for a jersey pull in the square and Kilkee were awarded a penalty. Despite Robbie Healy's best efforts, the penalty was converted and Miltown trailed at the break by 1 point, 1-3 to 5 points.

Peter Cleary's introduction at half time had a huge bearing on the game, as Miltown began to dominate possession around the middle of the field. During this period St.Joseph's outscored Kilkee 7 points to 1, with Niall Quinn scoring 5 points in a row from play. Kilkee were not finished yet and when their corner forward netted a fine shot from 20 meters, Miltown were under pressure again. Gerard Malone steadied the ship with two fine scores, one a beautiful shot from way out on the Miltown right flank. Further scores were added by Niall Quinn and Eoin McDonagh to give St.Joseph's the victory.

Miltown had good displays from James & Brendan O'Brien in defence, while young Sean Mahoney also impressed. John Meade & Peter Cleary formed a very effective partnership at midfield, while up front, wing forwards Eoin McDonagh & Conal O'Friel worked tirelessly to good effect. However, special mention must go to Niall Quinn at centre forward who put in a "man of the match" performance, scoring 10 points and providing Kilkee with endless problems, to which they had no answer.

Miltown Team: R.Healy, J.O'Brien, J.Galvin, M.Cleary, B.O'Brien, E.O'Brien, S.Mahoney, G.Malone, J.Meade, E.McDonagh, N.Quinn, C.O'Friel, T.Meade, T.Flynn, E.Fox. Subs: P.Cleary for E.Fox, C.Haugh for T.Flynn.

Seniors dismiss Coolmeen with Ease

Miltown 3-14 Coolmeen 0-2 @ Miltown

Miltown made it two wins from two games, with an easy win over Coolmeen in the O'Gorman Cup today. It was the home sides first win in the competition and sets them up nicely for their encounter with Ennistymon next weekend in the Cusack Cup. Manager James Fleming, made 6 changes from the team that defeated Kilrush and the eagerness to impress of those 6 was evident throughout. Miltown's goals came through Michael Hehir and substitutes Niall Quinn and Dessie Molohan, who made his first appearance of the season.

Miltown Team: R.Healy, B.O'Brien, K.Burke, E.Malone, I.Sexton, D.Cleary, C.McKenna, J.Meade, S.Meade, B.Curtin, G.Egan, M.Hehir, J.Curtin, E.Curtin, D.Talty. Subs: D.Molohan for S.Meade, N.Quinn for J.Curtin & G.Malone for D.Talty.

Convincing Opening Round Cusack Cup Win

Miltown 1-11 Kilrush 0-3 @ Kilrush

Miltown opened their Cusack Cup campaign with an 11 point win, over a poor Kilrush outfit on last Monday. Kilrush played with the aid of the breeze in the first half but trailed by 1 at half time 3pts to 2. However Miltown should have been further in front having missed a number of  frees and on more than one occasion, lost control of possession when scores seemed imminent.

Miltown dominated the second half and pulled 3 points ahead through the boot of Joe Curtin from placed balls. Eoin Curtin was denied a goal when his rasping shot struck the post midway through the half but he was rewarded moments later when he netted following a rebound from Gary Egan's fisted effort. St.Joseph's converted 5 unanswered points in the finishing stages to put the result beyond doubt. Manager James Fleming, can be very pleased with the overall performance by his side, the Miltown defence were very solid and had a number of good displays, particularly from the excellent Sean Malone and Graham Kelly. Enda Malone & Brendan O'Brien also did well. Sean & John Meade got the better of the exchanges at midfield and Eoin Curtin was lively in attack.

Miltown Team: N.Quinn, B.O'Brien, K.Burke, E.Malone, S.Malone, Gordon Kelly, D.McDonagh, J.Meade (Capt), S.Meade, Graham Kelly, G.Egan, M.Malone, B.Curtin, E.Curtin, J.Curtin. Subs: M.Hehir for B.Curtin, C.McKenna for G.Egan, G.Malone for G.Kelly, I.Sexton for B.O'Brien & D.Talty for J.Curtin.

Winning start for u-16's

St. Josephs Miltown u-16 side got their season off to an excellent start with a comprehensive victory over Cooraclare on Saturday. Miltown ran out victors on a 4-4 to 1-2 scoreline and will face Kilrush at home next Saturday in their second game in the competition.

Early season update

The 2012 football season is slowly cranking to life for various teams in Miltown Malbay.
Kerry native James Fleming has taken over as manager of the senior football side and a number of training sessions have taking place. The opening game of the season is scheduled for Saturday March 10th in the O'Gorman Cup away to last years beaten county finals St. Josephs Doora-Barefield.
The u-16 side under the management of John O'Sullivan and Michael Murray have also commenced preparations ahead of the opening league game against Cooraclare next Saturday.