St. Josephs Miltown senior side kicked off their championship campaign for 2010 against Liscannor in Quilty last Saturday. Such was the injury crisis that hit the panel, one would be forgiven to return to Miltown to check how many black cats had been killed in the area recently. Such a collection of crutches on the sideline would have presumed that training had been pretty fearsome in the build-up. Unfortunately on the day, the side were deprived of certain starters such as Graham Kelly, Micheal Malone, Kevin Burke, Niall Quinn with Dessie Molohan only fit for a role from the bench all due to a range of injuries. The game itself was one that the team will feel slipped away due to bad wides and poor shot selection at crucial stages of the game. The lack of options from the bench due to the injury crisis was also crucial considering the bearing the Liscannor bench had on the outcome. Miltown now face a prolonged break until they face Kilkee in game 2 which has assumed a must win encounter to keep hopes alive. The match report from the Clare Champion on the game is as follows:
Winning start for Liscannor
Liscannor 1-9 Milown, St Joseph's 0-9
’’A RATHER soft goal separated the sides at Quilty on Saturday as Liscannor made a good start to their championship campaign, securing the points after a fairly testing evening, writes Owen Ryan.
The decisive score came midway through the second half from sub Dara Blake. It arrived after a rather hopeful ball from Niall Considine, which seemed to be drifting wide, was brought back into play. When it fell to Blake, the Miltown rearguard were caught out of position and he was left with a fairly handy task to finish.
That gave them a three-point lead and although Miltown brought it back to a single point, a strong finish by Liscannor got them over the line. Overall, it was a very even contest with the outcome in doubt until the dying moments.
The first 10 minutes was Miltown’s best spell, as they were winning the lion’s share of possession in the middle of the field and, as a unit, their backs looked very comfortable. Unfortunately for them, they weren’t particularly successful in turning pressure into scores during this period.
Despite having the wind, Liscannor conceded the first two points, while Miltown also kicked three wides and dropped another effort into Noel Kilmartin’s hands, before the winners really settled or had an attempt on goal.
However, they did find their feet, with Alan Flaherty getting them on the board in the eleventh minute, before Alan Clohessy levelled from a free.
Miltown secured a 45’ in the 14th minute, which goalkeeper Conor O’Loughlin came up to take and he duly nailed it. Following that, a shot from the capable Eoin Curtin scraped over the crossbar, restoring the two-point Miltown advantage.
But Liscannor were well in the game now and Brian Considine kicked an excellent score from distance in the 22nd minute. Their final score of the half came on 26 minutes, which left the sides tied at the break, 0-4 apiece.
Points were traded in the opening minutes of the second period but a series of Miltown wides, some from quite scorable positions, stopped them from taking the lead.
It stayed nip and tuck, with a free from Dessie Molohan, who succeeded in drawing a couple of fouls from the Liscannor backs, levelling the score at 0-6 each after 12 minutes, before Blake’s goal arrived.
On 17 minutes, a low, direct ball to Eoin Curtin paid dividends as he turned and pointed, before a fine score from Gary Egan left a single point between the sides with just over 12 minutes to go.
Further points were traded before a late surge from Liscannor, in which Brian Considine and Kieran Considine added minors, while Miltown didn’t really look like getting the goal they needed to take a point.
On the day, Miltown’s better performers included Enda Malone, Gordon Kelly, Gary Egan and Eoin Curtin. For the winners, Ronan Slattery, Brian Considine and Kieran Considine did well.
Liscannor: Noel Kilmartin; Shane Canavan, David McDonagh, Michael Foley; Niall Considine, Ronan Slattery, Robbie Lucas; Brian Considine, Alan Flaherty; Joseph Considine, Alan Clohessy, Gerry Considine; Declan Fawl, Kieran Considine, Paul Guerin.
Subs: Tom McDonagh for Declan Fawl, Dara Blake for Joseph Considine and Johnny Considine for Paul Guerin.
Scorers: Brian Considine (0-3, 2f), Kieran Considine (0-3, 1f), Dara Blake (1-0), Alan Clohessy, Ronan Slattery and Alan Flaherty (0-1) each.
Wides: 5; Frees for: 24; 45s: 0
Yellow cards: Ronan Slattery, Alan Flaherty and Alan Clohessy.
Miltown, St Joseph’s: Conor O’Loughlin; Enda Malone, Seán Meade, David Cleary; Shane Curtin, Gordon Kelly, Enda O’Gorman; Cathal Lafferty, John Meade; Seánie Malone, Michael Barry, Gary Egan; Kevin Keavey, Eoin Curtin, Joe Curtin.
Subs: Dessie Molohan for John Meade, David Talty for Kevin Keavey and Gearóid Curtin for Seánie Malone.
Scorers: Eoin Curtin (0-6, 3f), Conor O’Loughlin (0-1 45), Gary Egan (0-1) and Dessie Molohan (0-1f).
Wides: 9; Frees for: 21; 45s: 1
Yellow cards: Enda Malone and Cathal Lafferty.
Referee: Rory Hickey (Éire Óg).
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Senior championship underway on Saturday
St. Joseph's Miltown senior side get their 2010 championship underway this Saturday in Quilty at 4pm with Rory Hickey as referee. Miltown have been plagued with injuries in the run up to the game with definitely Graham Kelly and probably Gordon Kelly both our inter-county players likely to miss the game.
The third member of the Kelly clan Barry has a major milestone in his refereeing career on Saturday when he takes a charge of his first senior championship game betwen Cratloe and St. Josephs Doora Barefield also at 4pm on Saturday in Cusack Park.
Miltown will enter the game against Liscannor as underdogs but all within the club are hoping that the effort put in is reflected in the performance on the day and a winning start is secured.
The following is the preview from this week's Clare Champion of the game:
Liscannor v Miltown, St Joseph’s
LISCANNOR’S defeat of Cooraclare in their last Cusack Cup game came at the perfect time. Defeat would have relegated them to Garry Cup, while the win means that they could escape demotion. Even if they don’t, winning that game set Liscannor up nicely for this weekend’s game against Miltown. Although short of a number or regulars, St Joseph’s recorded an impressive win away to Clondegad to given themselves a morale boost, similar to Liscannor.
Liscannor manager Martin Guerin is focusing purely on Miltown and is hopeful that his team’s form has picked up at the right time.
“It would be foolish to be thinking past the first game. That’s going to be a real battle against our neighbours who beat us in the Cusack Cup but we’ll give it 110% and hopefully the result will be in our favour,” the former Liscannor footballer said.
“Everybody seems to think that this is the group of death but at the same time people would fancy Kilmurry and Kilkee to come out of the group. But you have to take every game as it comes and just see what happens,” he added.
His Miltown counterpart, Michael Neylon feels that a win this weekend would set his team up for a good eight weeks, before the second round of the championship on August 7.
“The focus from the beginning would always have been to try and get off to a good start, particularly given there’s a lay-off of eight weeks. It’s a long time to dwell on a defeat,” he reflected.
“There’s a lot to play for in the group and there’s local derbies all round. Liscannor and ourselves were actually linked up for a 21 campaign some years back,” the Miltown manager noted.
Miltown have a solid goalkeeper in Conor O’Loughlin and good defenders in Enda Malone and Gordon Kelly, if he is fit to play. His brother, Graham, is very unlikely to have recovered from an arm injury in time.
Elsewhere, they will need big performances from Dessie Molohan if he is recovered from injury, Seán Meade, Micheál Malone and Eoin Curtin if they are to get the better of Liscannor.
The 2002 and 2008 county finalists will once again turn to players like Brian and Niall Considine, Kieran Considine, Ronan Slattery, Alan Clohessy and Darragh Blake to steer them to what should be a narrow victory.
The third member of the Kelly clan Barry has a major milestone in his refereeing career on Saturday when he takes a charge of his first senior championship game betwen Cratloe and St. Josephs Doora Barefield also at 4pm on Saturday in Cusack Park.
Miltown will enter the game against Liscannor as underdogs but all within the club are hoping that the effort put in is reflected in the performance on the day and a winning start is secured.
The following is the preview from this week's Clare Champion of the game:
Liscannor v Miltown, St Joseph’s
LISCANNOR’S defeat of Cooraclare in their last Cusack Cup game came at the perfect time. Defeat would have relegated them to Garry Cup, while the win means that they could escape demotion. Even if they don’t, winning that game set Liscannor up nicely for this weekend’s game against Miltown. Although short of a number or regulars, St Joseph’s recorded an impressive win away to Clondegad to given themselves a morale boost, similar to Liscannor.
Liscannor manager Martin Guerin is focusing purely on Miltown and is hopeful that his team’s form has picked up at the right time.
“It would be foolish to be thinking past the first game. That’s going to be a real battle against our neighbours who beat us in the Cusack Cup but we’ll give it 110% and hopefully the result will be in our favour,” the former Liscannor footballer said.
“Everybody seems to think that this is the group of death but at the same time people would fancy Kilmurry and Kilkee to come out of the group. But you have to take every game as it comes and just see what happens,” he added.
His Miltown counterpart, Michael Neylon feels that a win this weekend would set his team up for a good eight weeks, before the second round of the championship on August 7.
“The focus from the beginning would always have been to try and get off to a good start, particularly given there’s a lay-off of eight weeks. It’s a long time to dwell on a defeat,” he reflected.
“There’s a lot to play for in the group and there’s local derbies all round. Liscannor and ourselves were actually linked up for a 21 campaign some years back,” the Miltown manager noted.
Miltown have a solid goalkeeper in Conor O’Loughlin and good defenders in Enda Malone and Gordon Kelly, if he is fit to play. His brother, Graham, is very unlikely to have recovered from an arm injury in time.
Elsewhere, they will need big performances from Dessie Molohan if he is recovered from injury, Seán Meade, Micheál Malone and Eoin Curtin if they are to get the better of Liscannor.
The 2002 and 2008 county finalists will once again turn to players like Brian and Niall Considine, Kieran Considine, Ronan Slattery, Alan Clohessy and Darragh Blake to steer them to what should be a narrow victory.
Friday, June 4, 2010
Crucial victory in Cusack Cup
Report from Clare Champion on Clondegad game:
Miltown 0-12
Clondegad 0-10
Miltown recorded a crucial Cusack Cup win when they defeated the home team in Ballynacally last Saturday. The teams are now tied on six points each with a game apiece remaining. A win for either in their remaining game would secure Division 1 status and in Clondegad’s case they would qualify for the semi-final.
At the end of a high-scoring first half Miltown led 0-9 to 0-7 at the interval.
While Gordon and Graham Kelly were absent for Miltown, Clondegad lined out without Paddy O’Connell and Eoin Griffin.
Michael Barry, Seán Meade, Eoin Curtin, Gary Egan and Kevin Keavey scored Miltown’s first-half points, while Ken Kelly, Gary Brennan and Paudge McMahon pointed for Clondegad.
Curtin and McMahon traded early second-half points, while the introduction of Dessie Molohan, who scored two points, proved crucial in helping Miltown to both points.
Gary Brennan, Paudge McMahon and Brian Carrig hit the target for Clondegad, while a late McMahon goal effort was well saved by Conor O’Loughlin in the Miltown goalmouth.
Miltown: Conor O’Loughlin; Shane Curtin, Kevin Burke, Enda Malone; David Cleary, Gearóid Curtin, Enda O’Gorman; Seán Meade, Cathal Lafferty; Seánie Malone, Gary Egan, John Meade; Kevin Keavey, Michael Barry, Eoin Curtin.
Subs: Dessie Molohan for Kevin Keavey; David Talty for Seán Meade; Michael Talty for Kevin Burke.
Clondegad: Declan Flynn; Conor Gavin, Brian Carrig, Cormac Ryan; Brian Murpny, Kieran Browne (capt), Seán Clohessy; Gary Brennan, Cormac Murphy; Gearóid O’Connell, Kenneth Kelly, James Murphy; Eoin Donnellan, Shane Brennan, Paudge McMahon.
Sub: Flan Enright for Seán Clohessy.
Miltown 0-12
Clondegad 0-10
Miltown recorded a crucial Cusack Cup win when they defeated the home team in Ballynacally last Saturday. The teams are now tied on six points each with a game apiece remaining. A win for either in their remaining game would secure Division 1 status and in Clondegad’s case they would qualify for the semi-final.
At the end of a high-scoring first half Miltown led 0-9 to 0-7 at the interval.
While Gordon and Graham Kelly were absent for Miltown, Clondegad lined out without Paddy O’Connell and Eoin Griffin.
Michael Barry, Seán Meade, Eoin Curtin, Gary Egan and Kevin Keavey scored Miltown’s first-half points, while Ken Kelly, Gary Brennan and Paudge McMahon pointed for Clondegad.
Curtin and McMahon traded early second-half points, while the introduction of Dessie Molohan, who scored two points, proved crucial in helping Miltown to both points.
Gary Brennan, Paudge McMahon and Brian Carrig hit the target for Clondegad, while a late McMahon goal effort was well saved by Conor O’Loughlin in the Miltown goalmouth.
Miltown: Conor O’Loughlin; Shane Curtin, Kevin Burke, Enda Malone; David Cleary, Gearóid Curtin, Enda O’Gorman; Seán Meade, Cathal Lafferty; Seánie Malone, Gary Egan, John Meade; Kevin Keavey, Michael Barry, Eoin Curtin.
Subs: Dessie Molohan for Kevin Keavey; David Talty for Seán Meade; Michael Talty for Kevin Burke.
Clondegad: Declan Flynn; Conor Gavin, Brian Carrig, Cormac Ryan; Brian Murpny, Kieran Browne (capt), Seán Clohessy; Gary Brennan, Cormac Murphy; Gearóid O’Connell, Kenneth Kelly, James Murphy; Eoin Donnellan, Shane Brennan, Paudge McMahon.
Sub: Flan Enright for Seán Clohessy.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Salty Faces 10k
The Salty Faces 10k run goes ahead at the weekend, with the club set to benefit from the proceeds.
Entries are still being accepted at www.saltyfaces10k.ie
Entries are still being accepted at www.saltyfaces10k.ie
Under 10s - Successful Tralee Trip
Back Row: (L to R). Micheal Murray, Cian Flanagan, Oisin Looney, Ronan Meade, Zack Whelehan, Liam Bryant, James Clancy, Tadhg Flynn, Cillian O'Malley, Mikey Foley. Front Row: Grainne Meade, Liam Carton, Diarmuid Grimes, Euan Reidy, Alex Coughlan, Paul Keane.
The under 10s defeated Fr. Caseys Abbeyfeale and drew with Kerins O'Rahillys but were defeated by Ballygarvan of County Cork.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Results & Fixtures update
St. Josephs Miltown senior side went down to Cooraclare last weekend on a 2-8 to 2-5 scoreline. With three teams to be relegated this year from Div 1, this result unfortunately plunges Miltown into a relegation battle with only two games left to play. Goals from Gary Egan and Joe Curtin were not enough on the day where Miltown were short several players due to an ever increasing short and long term injury list. Miltown's last two games are against Clondegad and Doonbeg and these now take on a must win scenario.
The Junior A side continued their impressive recent form with a 5-7 to 2-7 victory over O'Callaghans Mills. Niall Quinn bagged a hat-trick on the evening which proved the difference.
The Junior B side unfortunately struggled badly to field on Sunday morning with Sean O'Brien keeping Vodafone in business for 30 minutes before the game as he gathered a team toegether. A younger and physically fitter Parteen side recorded a comfortable victory on the day. The highlight from a Miltown viewpoint was a tally of 1-3 from veteran Michael Howe with all his scores from play.
This coming Wednesday the senior side will hope to return to winning ways when they face Lissycasey in the 1/4 final of the O'Gorman cup.
The Junior A side continued their impressive recent form with a 5-7 to 2-7 victory over O'Callaghans Mills. Niall Quinn bagged a hat-trick on the evening which proved the difference.
The Junior B side unfortunately struggled badly to field on Sunday morning with Sean O'Brien keeping Vodafone in business for 30 minutes before the game as he gathered a team toegether. A younger and physically fitter Parteen side recorded a comfortable victory on the day. The highlight from a Miltown viewpoint was a tally of 1-3 from veteran Michael Howe with all his scores from play.
This coming Wednesday the senior side will hope to return to winning ways when they face Lissycasey in the 1/4 final of the O'Gorman cup.
Friday, May 7, 2010
La na gclub activities on Sunday May 9th
This Sunday has been declared as La na gclub and will see a fun filled afternoon for all the family at Miltown GAA pitch. The Pete Cleary and John Marrinan undergae leagues will be played for at the pitch commencing at 2pm. A bouncing castle will be also be provided to cater for the younger age groups. For people wishing to make a day of it, the Junior B side entertain Parteen in a league game commencing at 12:30pm. All are encouraged to get out and about and enjoy the festivities.
Unlucky final defeat for u-16's
Despite a tremendous second half comeback that displayed real guts and character, Miltown's u-16 side went down to Wolftones in the u-16 Div 1 final in Cooraclare on Monday evening. Wolftones ability to grab goals at the most opportune moments along with some frantic goalmouth scrambles that denied Miltown goals during a second half onslaught proved the difference.
The following match report is taken from the hoganstand.com website:
The Clare U16 "A" Football cup is back in Shannon after an absence of six years after Wolfe Tones defeated St. Joseph's Miltown Malbay in an exciting final played in Cooraclare on Monday evening.
Even from the early stages of this championship it was apparent that both sides would be the teams to beat in 2010. The Shannon club were the favourites from the start of the championship race and indeed they kept that tag right through to this decider. Wolfe Tones defeated their final opponents in the group stages 2-7 to 0-4 and if you were to go further back to the Feile Peil na nOg final in 2008 when these two respective sides clashed the Tones had a convincing win. Therefore Miltown were eager to get one over their rivals and bring back the U16 crown for the first time since 2006.
The game started with both sides having early chances but it was Miltown who got off to the better start despite the fact that they were playing against the breeze. The West Clare team had the best of the early exchanges with Conor and Eoin Cleary to the fore. It was Conor Cleary who opened the scoring for Miltown before a Luke Reidy point from play and a Eoin Cleary free saw the West Clare side soar into a three point lead. It took ten minutes for the Shannon team to open their account but for them it was well worth waiting for as William Flynn fired home from close range to level it at 1-0 to 0-3. This goal seemed to ignite the Shannon side and they started getting on top by playing a nice brand of football. It was not long before they scored again and this time it was wing back Dylan Birchall whose long range effort was fortunate to have evaded Kevin Downes in the Miltown goal. Perhaps the score of the game came next when a fine move for Wolfe Tones involving eight players starting from their goalie Mark Hehir was worked into the box where substitute Stephen Tuohy was on hand to expertly finish it first time into the roof of the Miltown net. Wolfe Tones showed that they could score points also with centre forward Daniel Brennan and the lively Jack Kelly scoring from play before a free on the stroke of half time from Damien Casey gave Wolfe Tones a nine point lead at the break.
Unbelievably this was to be the Shannon team's last score until the 25th minute of the second half as Miltown made the most of their chances in the second half with the aid of a strong wind. The Shannon side did have a few scoring chances in the first quarter of the second half but they either dropped short into Kevin Downes' arms or went wide. Impressive midfielder Conor Cleary opened Miltown's account in the second half with a free and his twin Eoin got in on the act as well with two points, one of which was a free, to give his side some hope. Pacy corner forward Luke Reidy got his second point of the game when he tapped over a nice score minutes later before Eoin Cleary fielded the resultant kick out and a fine passing movement saw a Jonathan Marrinan shot well saved by Wolfe Tones keeper Mark Hehir. The momentum was with Miltown and with Conor Cleary winning vital ball at midfield and linking up well with his forwards the gap was further reduced due to Wolfe Tones giving away scoreable frees. Another Eoin Cleary free with ten minutes remaining left the score at Wolfe Tones 3-3 to Miltown 0-8. A Conor Cleary point from distance narrowed the gap to three points and the tide seemed to be with the underdogs. Indeed shortly afterwards the same player saw his shot cannon off the crossbar after he had made a good run through the Tones defence. This seemed to shake the Shannon side and their defence did well to clear the danger with the hardworking Damien Casey making a great solo run up the field, much to the delight of the Shannon supporters. However when Eoin Cleary converted another free moments later spectators were going to be treated to an exciting finish. Credit to Wolfe Tones, led by Daniel Brennan, William Flynn and Darragh Downes, as they started to get on top and when Jack Kelly pointed his side's first score since the end of the first half it seemed like they might just come away with the title. This was further added to when corner forward Michael Hasty scored a late goal two minutes from time to give his side a six-point advantage. This was a lead they were not going to surrender and the Shannon side held out for a first victory at this grade since 2004. On the day both sides gave it they're all and made the game an exciting one with some excellent passages of football and score taking on display by both sides over the hour. Best for the new champions were William Flynn, Damien Casey, Darragh Downes, Mark Hehir, Daniel Brennan, Dylan Birchall and Jack Kelly. For Miltown, Conor and Eoin Cleary were a constant threat throughout and they were well aided by Donal Keane, Luke Reidy and John O'Brien.
Wolfe Tones: Mark Hehir, Andrew Shanagher, Sean Reidy, Cathal McCoy, Dylan Birchall (1-0), Darragh Downes, Kieran O'Callaghan, Damien Casey (0-1, 1 free), William Flynn (Captain) (1-0), David Murphy, Daniel Brennan (0-1), Jason McNally, Michael Hasty (1-0), Jack Kelly (0-2), Jack Carrig.
Sub: Stephen Tuohy (1-0) for Murphy (Injury) (10 minutes).
Miltown Malbay: Kevin Downes, Sheamie Parra-Haran, Ciaran Kennelly, Eoin Hennessy, Donal Keane, Aidan McGuane, John O'Brien, Conor Cleary (0-4, 3 frees), Eoin Cleary (0-4, 2 frees), Drew Clancy, Michael Hamilton, John McGuane, Luke Reidy (0-2), Johnathan Marrinan, Eoin Hurley.
Sub: Sean Hanrahan for Clancy (half time).
The following match report is taken from the hoganstand.com website:
The Clare U16 "A" Football cup is back in Shannon after an absence of six years after Wolfe Tones defeated St. Joseph's Miltown Malbay in an exciting final played in Cooraclare on Monday evening.
Even from the early stages of this championship it was apparent that both sides would be the teams to beat in 2010. The Shannon club were the favourites from the start of the championship race and indeed they kept that tag right through to this decider. Wolfe Tones defeated their final opponents in the group stages 2-7 to 0-4 and if you were to go further back to the Feile Peil na nOg final in 2008 when these two respective sides clashed the Tones had a convincing win. Therefore Miltown were eager to get one over their rivals and bring back the U16 crown for the first time since 2006.
The game started with both sides having early chances but it was Miltown who got off to the better start despite the fact that they were playing against the breeze. The West Clare team had the best of the early exchanges with Conor and Eoin Cleary to the fore. It was Conor Cleary who opened the scoring for Miltown before a Luke Reidy point from play and a Eoin Cleary free saw the West Clare side soar into a three point lead. It took ten minutes for the Shannon team to open their account but for them it was well worth waiting for as William Flynn fired home from close range to level it at 1-0 to 0-3. This goal seemed to ignite the Shannon side and they started getting on top by playing a nice brand of football. It was not long before they scored again and this time it was wing back Dylan Birchall whose long range effort was fortunate to have evaded Kevin Downes in the Miltown goal. Perhaps the score of the game came next when a fine move for Wolfe Tones involving eight players starting from their goalie Mark Hehir was worked into the box where substitute Stephen Tuohy was on hand to expertly finish it first time into the roof of the Miltown net. Wolfe Tones showed that they could score points also with centre forward Daniel Brennan and the lively Jack Kelly scoring from play before a free on the stroke of half time from Damien Casey gave Wolfe Tones a nine point lead at the break.
Unbelievably this was to be the Shannon team's last score until the 25th minute of the second half as Miltown made the most of their chances in the second half with the aid of a strong wind. The Shannon side did have a few scoring chances in the first quarter of the second half but they either dropped short into Kevin Downes' arms or went wide. Impressive midfielder Conor Cleary opened Miltown's account in the second half with a free and his twin Eoin got in on the act as well with two points, one of which was a free, to give his side some hope. Pacy corner forward Luke Reidy got his second point of the game when he tapped over a nice score minutes later before Eoin Cleary fielded the resultant kick out and a fine passing movement saw a Jonathan Marrinan shot well saved by Wolfe Tones keeper Mark Hehir. The momentum was with Miltown and with Conor Cleary winning vital ball at midfield and linking up well with his forwards the gap was further reduced due to Wolfe Tones giving away scoreable frees. Another Eoin Cleary free with ten minutes remaining left the score at Wolfe Tones 3-3 to Miltown 0-8. A Conor Cleary point from distance narrowed the gap to three points and the tide seemed to be with the underdogs. Indeed shortly afterwards the same player saw his shot cannon off the crossbar after he had made a good run through the Tones defence. This seemed to shake the Shannon side and their defence did well to clear the danger with the hardworking Damien Casey making a great solo run up the field, much to the delight of the Shannon supporters. However when Eoin Cleary converted another free moments later spectators were going to be treated to an exciting finish. Credit to Wolfe Tones, led by Daniel Brennan, William Flynn and Darragh Downes, as they started to get on top and when Jack Kelly pointed his side's first score since the end of the first half it seemed like they might just come away with the title. This was further added to when corner forward Michael Hasty scored a late goal two minutes from time to give his side a six-point advantage. This was a lead they were not going to surrender and the Shannon side held out for a first victory at this grade since 2004. On the day both sides gave it they're all and made the game an exciting one with some excellent passages of football and score taking on display by both sides over the hour. Best for the new champions were William Flynn, Damien Casey, Darragh Downes, Mark Hehir, Daniel Brennan, Dylan Birchall and Jack Kelly. For Miltown, Conor and Eoin Cleary were a constant threat throughout and they were well aided by Donal Keane, Luke Reidy and John O'Brien.
Wolfe Tones: Mark Hehir, Andrew Shanagher, Sean Reidy, Cathal McCoy, Dylan Birchall (1-0), Darragh Downes, Kieran O'Callaghan, Damien Casey (0-1, 1 free), William Flynn (Captain) (1-0), David Murphy, Daniel Brennan (0-1), Jason McNally, Michael Hasty (1-0), Jack Kelly (0-2), Jack Carrig.
Sub: Stephen Tuohy (1-0) for Murphy (Injury) (10 minutes).
Miltown Malbay: Kevin Downes, Sheamie Parra-Haran, Ciaran Kennelly, Eoin Hennessy, Donal Keane, Aidan McGuane, John O'Brien, Conor Cleary (0-4, 3 frees), Eoin Cleary (0-4, 2 frees), Drew Clancy, Michael Hamilton, John McGuane, Luke Reidy (0-2), Johnathan Marrinan, Eoin Hurley.
Sub: Sean Hanrahan for Clancy (half time).
Friday, April 30, 2010
u-16's reach county final
St. Josephs Miltown continued their successful season when they defeated Doora Barefield in the semi final of the u-16 championship on a 1-15 to 2-4 scoreline.
Miltown were always in control in the game played at Quilty and deservedly booked a final spot. The final is scheduled for bank holiday Monday evening in Cooraclare with a 7pm start. Everyone is encouraged to get out and provide support in this big occasion for the club.
The extract below is taken from a preview of the game as available on the hoganstand.com website.
Wolfe Tones na Sionna v St. Joseph's Miltown Malbay
Both sides are here on merit with some of the county's best U16 Footballers in action next Monday evening in Cooraclare at 7 pm. Wolfe Tones went through the group stages unbeaten defeating Miltown previously on a score of 2-7 to 0-4 in round 5. They continued their impressive form with a hard fought 5-10 v 1-8 victory over Cooraclare last Monday evening to reach their second final Division 1 final in a row. On the other hand Miltown, apart from their prior loss to the Shannon team and one slip up against St. Joseph's Doora/Barefield, went on to play some outstanding football in reaching the last four. Here they inflicted revenge on Doora/Barefield with an eight point win, 1-15 to 2-4. Wolfe Tones who were defeated at this stage by Kilmurry Ibrickane last year, have key operators in Daragh Downes, William Flynn, Damien Casey, Sean Reidy, Jack Carrig, Daniel Brennan and Sixmilebridge duo Mark Hehir and David Murphy. Milltown will enter the game as outsiders and they have a number of fine footballers in the form of Donal Keane, Seamie Parra, Eoin and Conor Cleary, Aidan McGuane, Kevin Downes, Michael Hamilton and Luke Reidy. This promises to be a good game between the two best sides in the county at this level. Indeed the two clubs have clashed regularly at all underage levels and when they last met in a final it was the Shannon team who were victorious when they beat the Maroon and Amber in the U14 Feile Peil na nOg Final of 2008. As for Monday's game, Wolfe Tones seem to be the better team and they should have enough to bring back the U16 Division 1 cup to the town of Shannon for the first time since 2004.
Miltown were always in control in the game played at Quilty and deservedly booked a final spot. The final is scheduled for bank holiday Monday evening in Cooraclare with a 7pm start. Everyone is encouraged to get out and provide support in this big occasion for the club.
The extract below is taken from a preview of the game as available on the hoganstand.com website.
Wolfe Tones na Sionna v St. Joseph's Miltown Malbay
Both sides are here on merit with some of the county's best U16 Footballers in action next Monday evening in Cooraclare at 7 pm. Wolfe Tones went through the group stages unbeaten defeating Miltown previously on a score of 2-7 to 0-4 in round 5. They continued their impressive form with a hard fought 5-10 v 1-8 victory over Cooraclare last Monday evening to reach their second final Division 1 final in a row. On the other hand Miltown, apart from their prior loss to the Shannon team and one slip up against St. Joseph's Doora/Barefield, went on to play some outstanding football in reaching the last four. Here they inflicted revenge on Doora/Barefield with an eight point win, 1-15 to 2-4. Wolfe Tones who were defeated at this stage by Kilmurry Ibrickane last year, have key operators in Daragh Downes, William Flynn, Damien Casey, Sean Reidy, Jack Carrig, Daniel Brennan and Sixmilebridge duo Mark Hehir and David Murphy. Milltown will enter the game as outsiders and they have a number of fine footballers in the form of Donal Keane, Seamie Parra, Eoin and Conor Cleary, Aidan McGuane, Kevin Downes, Michael Hamilton and Luke Reidy. This promises to be a good game between the two best sides in the county at this level. Indeed the two clubs have clashed regularly at all underage levels and when they last met in a final it was the Shannon team who were victorious when they beat the Maroon and Amber in the U14 Feile Peil na nOg Final of 2008. As for Monday's game, Wolfe Tones seem to be the better team and they should have enough to bring back the U16 Division 1 cup to the town of Shannon for the first time since 2004.
Results & Fixtures update
St. Josephs Miltown senior side went down to Kilkee in round 5 of the Cusack cup on a 0-9 to 1-4 scoreline. The absence of several regulars on the evening was to prove costly in what was a crucial game between two teams with aspirations of making a semi final spot. Kilkee led by 0-4 to 0-2 at half time but Miltown hit back with a Michael Barry goal on the resumption to hit the front. Unfortunately, Kilkee wrestled back control to edge a narrow victory.
The team lined out as follows: Niall Quinn, David Cleary, Gordon Kelly(0-1), Shane Curtin, Enda O'Gorman, Graham Kelly, Ian Sexton, Sean Meade, John Meade, Gary Egan(0-1), Michael Barry(1-0), Micheal Malone(0-1), Kevin Keavey(0-1),Joe Curtin, David Talty Subs used: Michael Hehir, Gearoid Curtin
The next game against Cooraclare has been deferred to Saturday next week due to a number of the team attending the wedding of Brian Curtin in foreign climes. Best of luck to Brian for the big day.
This weekend sees the Junior sides in further action. The Junior A side face a tough encounter away to Coolmen on Friday evening while the Junior B side make the trip to Ennis to play the Banner on Sunday morning.
The team lined out as follows: Niall Quinn, David Cleary, Gordon Kelly(0-1), Shane Curtin, Enda O'Gorman, Graham Kelly, Ian Sexton, Sean Meade, John Meade, Gary Egan(0-1), Michael Barry(1-0), Micheal Malone(0-1), Kevin Keavey(0-1),Joe Curtin, David Talty Subs used: Michael Hehir, Gearoid Curtin
The next game against Cooraclare has been deferred to Saturday next week due to a number of the team attending the wedding of Brian Curtin in foreign climes. Best of luck to Brian for the big day.
This weekend sees the Junior sides in further action. The Junior A side face a tough encounter away to Coolmen on Friday evening while the Junior B side make the trip to Ennis to play the Banner on Sunday morning.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Table Quiz Friday April 30th @ Cogans
The St. Josephs Miltown senior men's team are having a quiz on this Friday night April 30th at 9.30 in Cogan’s bar.
All support for the event would be much appreciated to assist financially with preparations for the upcoming championshiup campaign.
All support for the event would be much appreciated to assist financially with preparations for the upcoming championshiup campaign.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Results & Fixtures Update
Another successful weekend prevailed last weekend as the adult sides all had positives results.
The senior side played Liscannor in round 4 of the Cusack Cup and recorded a 2-9 to 0-10 victory. Liscannor were the better side for the first 40 minutes but a very strong finish by Miltown led to victory. Liscannor led 0-6 to 0-2 at half time but a Kevin Keavey goal midway through the second half threw the game wide open. Liscannor then had Ronan Slattery sent off for a dangerous high tackle on Micheal Malone. This combined with the switch of Gordon Kelly to midfield which nullified the previous dominance of Brian Considine were key factors in the win. Two Michael Barry points and a goal from Joe Curtin sealed the win.
The team lined out as follows: Conor O'Loughlin, Enda Malone, Kevin Burke, David Cleary, Ian Sexton, Gordon Kelly, Graham Kelly, Sean Meade, Michael Barry(0-2), David Talty, Gary Egan(0-1), Micheal Malone(0-1), Niall Quinn(0-1), Eoin Curtin(0-2), Joe Curtin(1-0). Subs used: Shane Curtin for Enda Malone(inj), John Meade for David Talty, Kevin Keavey(1-1), Enda O'Gorman for Sean Meade, Michael Talty for Ian Sexton.
The Junior B side received a walkover from St. Josephs Doora Barefield in their league tie. On Monday evening, the Junior A side continued their recent impressive form with a 1-14 to 2-8 victory over Ennistymon.
This weekend sees the senior side away to Kilkee in round 5 of the Cusack cup. A win here would set Miltown up with a good chance of a semi final slot but Kilkee will be a formidable challenge on the back of an impressive win over Clondegad last weekend.
The under-16 side face Doora Barefield in the semi final of the Div 1 championship this Monday. Miltown played Doora Barefield last Monday in their final group game last Monday and lost out on a 2-7 to 1-7 soreline. All concerned will be hoping the boys can produce the goods when the stakes are higher this Monday. Best of luck to all involved and all support would be much appreciated. The tie is to be played in Ennistymon on Monday evening at 7pm.
The preview below appeared on the hoganstand.com website:
"St. Joseph's Doora/Barefield v St. Joseph's Milltown @ Ennistymon
The battle of the Saint Joseph's is expected to be a good game with little separating either side. They played each other last Monday in Gurteen where the home side came through by a goal. Doora/Barefield are showing a lot of form recently and aside from their opening day loss to Wolfe Tones they have only lost one game since which came against Ennistymon in round 4. They have a skillful side with players such as Donal O'Halloran, David Clancy, Aaron Lundy, Daragh Keirn, David Conroy, Finn O'Reilly and Ciaran Browne in their ranks. They will be hoping to revenge the defeat of two years ago when Milltown beat them in a cracking semi final tie of the Clare U14 Feile Peil na nOg. On the other hand, Milltown are the dark horses for this championship. Their path to the semi final is similar to Barefield in that they only lost two games, the already mentioned tie last week and to Wolfe Tones in round 5. They are likely to include the Cleary twins, Eoin and Conor, Seamie Parra, Daragh Pender, Aidan McGuane, Kevin Downes and Donal Keane. This could be very tight with both sides having some fine players and this was evident in their clash last week. It will be close but on their recent impressive form St. Joseph's Doora/Barefield might just shade it.
Verdict: St. Joseph's Doora/Barefield"
The senior side played Liscannor in round 4 of the Cusack Cup and recorded a 2-9 to 0-10 victory. Liscannor were the better side for the first 40 minutes but a very strong finish by Miltown led to victory. Liscannor led 0-6 to 0-2 at half time but a Kevin Keavey goal midway through the second half threw the game wide open. Liscannor then had Ronan Slattery sent off for a dangerous high tackle on Micheal Malone. This combined with the switch of Gordon Kelly to midfield which nullified the previous dominance of Brian Considine were key factors in the win. Two Michael Barry points and a goal from Joe Curtin sealed the win.
The team lined out as follows: Conor O'Loughlin, Enda Malone, Kevin Burke, David Cleary, Ian Sexton, Gordon Kelly, Graham Kelly, Sean Meade, Michael Barry(0-2), David Talty, Gary Egan(0-1), Micheal Malone(0-1), Niall Quinn(0-1), Eoin Curtin(0-2), Joe Curtin(1-0). Subs used: Shane Curtin for Enda Malone(inj), John Meade for David Talty, Kevin Keavey(1-1), Enda O'Gorman for Sean Meade, Michael Talty for Ian Sexton.
The Junior B side received a walkover from St. Josephs Doora Barefield in their league tie. On Monday evening, the Junior A side continued their recent impressive form with a 1-14 to 2-8 victory over Ennistymon.
This weekend sees the senior side away to Kilkee in round 5 of the Cusack cup. A win here would set Miltown up with a good chance of a semi final slot but Kilkee will be a formidable challenge on the back of an impressive win over Clondegad last weekend.
The under-16 side face Doora Barefield in the semi final of the Div 1 championship this Monday. Miltown played Doora Barefield last Monday in their final group game last Monday and lost out on a 2-7 to 1-7 soreline. All concerned will be hoping the boys can produce the goods when the stakes are higher this Monday. Best of luck to all involved and all support would be much appreciated. The tie is to be played in Ennistymon on Monday evening at 7pm.
The preview below appeared on the hoganstand.com website:
"St. Joseph's Doora/Barefield v St. Joseph's Milltown @ Ennistymon
The battle of the Saint Joseph's is expected to be a good game with little separating either side. They played each other last Monday in Gurteen where the home side came through by a goal. Doora/Barefield are showing a lot of form recently and aside from their opening day loss to Wolfe Tones they have only lost one game since which came against Ennistymon in round 4. They have a skillful side with players such as Donal O'Halloran, David Clancy, Aaron Lundy, Daragh Keirn, David Conroy, Finn O'Reilly and Ciaran Browne in their ranks. They will be hoping to revenge the defeat of two years ago when Milltown beat them in a cracking semi final tie of the Clare U14 Feile Peil na nOg. On the other hand, Milltown are the dark horses for this championship. Their path to the semi final is similar to Barefield in that they only lost two games, the already mentioned tie last week and to Wolfe Tones in round 5. They are likely to include the Cleary twins, Eoin and Conor, Seamie Parra, Daragh Pender, Aidan McGuane, Kevin Downes and Donal Keane. This could be very tight with both sides having some fine players and this was evident in their clash last week. It will be close but on their recent impressive form St. Joseph's Doora/Barefield might just shade it.
Verdict: St. Joseph's Doora/Barefield"
Go Games Blitz - U10
The Miltown U10 squad competed in the first Go Games blitz of the year last Saturday in Cooraclare. The squad beat Killimer, Kilmihil and Cooraclare 2. Some great football was played by the team particulary the younger players who had their first taste of under 10.
Miltown Squad: Oisin Looney, James Clancy (C), Mark Cunningham, Cillian O'Malley, Euan Reidy, Zack Whelehan, Ben Whelehan, Tadhg Flynn, Evan Crowley, Cian Flanagan & Micheal Murray.
Miltown Squad: Oisin Looney, James Clancy (C), Mark Cunningham, Cillian O'Malley, Euan Reidy, Zack Whelehan, Ben Whelehan, Tadhg Flynn, Evan Crowley, Cian Flanagan & Micheal Murray.
Under 12s get first win.
Miltown 3-8 Kilmihil 3-4
After a heavy defeat to Lissycasey in the first round Miltown came back with a good win at home to Kilmihil. Goals from Daniel Curtin (2) and Daithi Curtin gave Miltown the edge in this close fought contest.
Miltown Team: Thomas Clancy, Patrick Haran, Padraig Murray (C), Eoin Looney, Shane Crowe, Rory Sexton, Cormac Byrne, Niall Hehir, Diarmuid Meade, Sean Clancy, Tadhg O'Neill, Joe Marrinan, Jamsie O'Connor, Daithi Curtin, Daniel Curtin. Sub: Adam O'Mahoney for J. O'Connor.
After a heavy defeat to Lissycasey in the first round Miltown came back with a good win at home to Kilmihil. Goals from Daniel Curtin (2) and Daithi Curtin gave Miltown the edge in this close fought contest.
Miltown Team: Thomas Clancy, Patrick Haran, Padraig Murray (C), Eoin Looney, Shane Crowe, Rory Sexton, Cormac Byrne, Niall Hehir, Diarmuid Meade, Sean Clancy, Tadhg O'Neill, Joe Marrinan, Jamsie O'Connor, Daithi Curtin, Daniel Curtin. Sub: Adam O'Mahoney for J. O'Connor.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Results & Fixtures update
St. Josephs Miltown senior side qualified for the 1/4 final of the John O'Gorman cup with a 0-13 to 0-8 victory over Doora Barefield last weekend. The result means that Miltown emerge from the four team group along with Cooraclare.
The team lined out as follows: Sean O'Brien, Eoin Corbett, David Cleary, Kevin Burke, Enda O'Gorman, Michael Hehir, Enda Malone, Sean Meade, John Meade, Micheal Malone, David Talty, Eoin Curtin, Kevin Keavey, Joe Curtin, Shane Curtin
The under-16 side have successfully qualified for the semi finals of the under-16 division 1 championship. They defeated Kilrush on a 0-13 to 1-1 scoreline and will now play Doora Barefield in their final group game. Well done to all concerned with the team and best of luck when the semi final comes around.
This weekend sees all three adult teams play at home in their respective leagues.
The senior side host upcoming championship opponents Liscannor on Saturday evening. This game is much looked forward to as a potential championship pointer and also to see if the team can build on their victory in the previous round over Kilmurry Ibrickane.
The Junior B side host Doora Barefields second string on Sunday while the Junior A side are to play Ennistymon on Monday evening. Both teams will be hoping to build on victories in the previous round.
The team lined out as follows: Sean O'Brien, Eoin Corbett, David Cleary, Kevin Burke, Enda O'Gorman, Michael Hehir, Enda Malone, Sean Meade, John Meade, Micheal Malone, David Talty, Eoin Curtin, Kevin Keavey, Joe Curtin, Shane Curtin
The under-16 side have successfully qualified for the semi finals of the under-16 division 1 championship. They defeated Kilrush on a 0-13 to 1-1 scoreline and will now play Doora Barefield in their final group game. Well done to all concerned with the team and best of luck when the semi final comes around.
This weekend sees all three adult teams play at home in their respective leagues.
The senior side host upcoming championship opponents Liscannor on Saturday evening. This game is much looked forward to as a potential championship pointer and also to see if the team can build on their victory in the previous round over Kilmurry Ibrickane.
The Junior B side host Doora Barefields second string on Sunday while the Junior A side are to play Ennistymon on Monday evening. Both teams will be hoping to build on victories in the previous round.
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