Seniors on the brink

St. Josephs Miltown seniior side are one game away from relegation to the intermediate ranks for 2013 after a disappointing defeat to St, Breckans on Sunday. Miltown lost out on a 0-14 to 0-9 scoreline having left themselves with far too much to do after a very poor first half performance when playing into a very strong breeze. The team lined out as follows: Niall Quinn, Enda Malone, Sean Meade, Enda O'Gorman, Seanie Malone, Gordon Kelly, Gearoid Curtin, John Meade (0-1), Dara McDonagh, Kevin Keavey (0-1), Micheal Malone (0-1), Brian Curtin (0-1), Eoin Curtin, Dessie Molohan (0-5), Gerard Malone Subs used: Joe Curtin for Gerard Malone. A knee injury which has ended Graham Kelly's season is a big blow to Miltown's hopes of survival ahead of the relegation final with Lissycasey in two weeks.

Minors qualify for semi final

St. Josephs Miltown minor side displayed tremendous battling qualities to defeat Cooraclare in the minor quarter final on Sunday. Miltown emerged victorious on a 1-13 to 1-10 scoreline in a game that went to extra time. Lining out without injured top scorer Eoin Cleary, Miltown knew that a tough challenge awaited and Cooraclare certainly provided that. Cooraclare lead at half time on a 1-5 to 0-5 scoreline. A Sean Malone goal edged Miltown ahead midway through the second half but Cooraclare came back to take a two point lead with time running out. However, Miltown dug deep to level at 1-10 each at full time. Miltown kicked the crucial scores in extra time to win and secure a semi final spot. The team lined out as follows: m.mongan, c.hehir, c.kennelly, e.deveraux, s.o'malley, a.o'brien, j.o'brien ,d.keane, c.cleary, a.mcguane, s.parra, s.Malone, c.Murray, k.Malone, j.marrinan

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Heartbreaking loss for seniors

St. Josephs Miltown senior hopes for 2012 are over after a one point defeat to Kilrush on a 0-12 to 1-8 scoreline today. Despite a much improved performance, Miltown are now facing into a relegation battle. In a very even game, Miltown looked the better side for long stages but Kilrush finished very strongly to take victory. Kilrush lead by 0-7 to 1-3 at the break having played with the breeze. A Brian Curtin goal approaching half time gave Miltown a two point lead as half time approached. However, Kilrush scored the last three points in the fast half as they did in the second which was to prove the key scoring spree in the game. The Miltown team lined out as follows: Niall Quinn, Enda Malone, Séan Meade, Enda O'Gorman, Séanie Malone, Gordon Kelly, Michael Hehir, John Meade, Dara McDonagh (0-1), Brian Curtin (1-1), Michéal Malone (0-1), Kevin Keavey (0-2), Eoin Curtin (0-3), Graham Kelly, Gerard Malone Subs used: Géaroid Curtin for Michael Hehir, Joe Curtin for John Meade, Michael Talty for Kevin Keavey

Bleak weekend for Miltown football

St. Josephs Miltown senior team produced a most disappointing championship display when going down to Ennistymon by 0-13 to 0-3 on Saturday. There is not a lot to say from a positive viewpoint only to say that a huge improvement is needed if Miltown are to avoid a relegation battle. The next game will be on the weekend of August 18 + 19 where a win is a must to keep championshop hopes alive. Miltown will face one of other 7 first round losers. The team lined out as follows: Niall Quinn, Enda Malone, Enda O'Gorman, Brendan O'Brien, Michael Hehir, Gordon Kelly, Dara McDonagh (0-1), John Meade, Séan Meade, Graham Kelly, Gary Egan, Brian Curtin, Michéal Malone, Eoin Curtin (0-2), Kevin Keavey. Subs used: Séanie Malone for Michael Hehir, Gerard Malone for Kevin Keavey, Michael Talty for Gary Egan, Martin Rynne for Brendan O'Brien To cap a miserable weekend, the Junior 'A' side were unable to field for their game against Clarecastle on Sunday. Four players were lost to the senior side on Saturday but the failure of some players to show on Sunday is a sad reflection on their commitment. The team will hope to re-organise and field in the remaining group games. On a more positive the minor side recorded a comprehensive 2-16 to 1-2 victory over Cratloe. The ladies club are also going well and have reached the semi final of the intermediate championship. They have recorded wins over Wolftones 3-9 to 2-2 and a 4-10 to 3-4 victory over Coolmeen,

Results + Fixtures updates

St. Josephs Miltown senior side continue their preparations for the upcoming championship opener on August 4/5th against Ennistymon. The loss of five players to emigration has left resources very tight due to an injury crisis but management are hopeful that many injuries will clear up before the game. After much uncertainty over score difference, the County board ordered a play-off between Miltown and Eire Og to determine the final Cusack Cup semi final place. In a tense low scoring game, Eire Og emerged victorous on a 0-8 to 0-7 scoreline. The minor team recorded a 1-8 to 0-6 victory over Kilmihil in the division 1 group game last week to recover from a loss to Eire Og in the opening game. The u-14 side emerged undefeated from their four group games but a very much understrength side bowed out to Lissycasey in the quarter final on a 2-10 to 1-8 scoreline. Efforts were made to play the game on an alternative evening when players would have been available. This however was not accomodated which was disappointing considering the effort that management had invested in the team during the year. However, much improvement was achieved throughout the season which is a very good reflection on all involved. The u-12 side have opened the West Clare championship with a comprehensive 4-10 to 2-5 victory over Kilrush.

Clare Footballers Elite Development Camp

Some of Clare's top footballers are running an elite development camp for boys and girls between 10 and 15 years of age over the coming weeks. The camp will run in Miltown from Monday 2nd to Friday 6th of July and costs $40 per child. Clare's top football stars are involved; David Tubridy, Garry Brennan, Niamh O'Dea and Miltown brothers Gordon & Graham Kelly.

Seniors defeated but advance to Cusack Cup semi

St Josephs Miltown senior side suffered their first defeat of the Cusack Cup this evening against Doonbeg but have advanced to the Cusack Cup division 1 semi final. Missing 10 players who would be likely to feature due to a variety of factors including, summer emigration, injuries, leaving cert commitments, Miltown were always up against playing Doonbeg and were defeated on a 1-14 to 0-8 scoreline. Miltown trailed at half time by 0-7 to 0-4 having played with the breeze. David Tubridy fresh from his heroics versus Limerick last week killed off the Miltown challenge in the second half by knocking over some classy points. Miltown will now meet St. Josephs Doora Barefield in a semi final with the winners advancing to meet Kilmurry Ibrickane in the final. The team lined out as follows: Niall Quinn (0-1), Brendan O'Brien, Enda Malone (0-1), Martin Rynne, Enda O'Gorman, Gordon Kelly (0-1), Ian Sexton, Sean Meade, John Meade (0-1), Brian Curtin, Seanie Malone (0-1), Gary Egan, Dessie Molohan (0-3), Gerard Malone, Michael Hehir. Subs used: Robbie Healy for Ian Sexton, Kevin Burke for Brian Curtin

O'Gorman cup semi final details

The semi final game between St. Josephs Miltown and Kilmurry Ibrickane has being rescheduled to Monday at 7:30 in Miltown due to the involvement of a number of players on both sides with the Clare juniors against Waterford in the Munster semi final this Saturday. Miltown have a very long injury list at the moment but they enter a crucial week with the O'Gorman cup semi final on Monday followed by a crucial Cusack Cup game with Doonbeg on Saturday. The club extends best wishes to Gordon Kelly who has being selected at centre back on the Clare senior team to face Limerick in the Munster senior semi final this Saturday. His brother Graham is most unfortunate to miss out on a starting place having broken his hand in training this week. Best wishes are also extended to Dessie Molohan, Seanie Malone and Niall Quinn who will be featuring for the Clare juniors. Michéal Malone is also part of the squad but is a major doubt due to an injury sustained in training

Brian Casey 7 a-side football tournament

St Josephs Miltown competed in the senior football 7 aside Brian Casey Memorial tournament last Saturday as hosted by Lissycasey GAA club. The team had a most enjoyable day despite the inclement weather and reached the quarter final of the competition. They recorded victories over Clondegad (3-8 to 3-4) and Lissycasey 'B' (0-9 to 0-8) while suffering a narrow loss to Eire Og (3-7 to 3-6). This setup a 1/4 clash with Lissycasey 'A' where the home side emerged victorious. The team that represented the club are as below:

Giants of the game

St. Josephs Miltown GAA club were hugely honoured recently to have two club members selected on the Irish Independent "Giants of the Game" Clare football team of the last 50 years. Paddy McMahon (Mahoney) and Peadar Lynch played with distinction for club and county and are heartily congratulated on their well deserved recognition. A number of other club members who played with Clare for many years and with great distinction can be considered very unlucky to miss out on selection.

Another draw in Cusack Cup

Miltown and Kilmurry Ibrickane remain joint top of the Cusack Cup division 1 after a rip-roaring encounter in Quilty this evening. The game finished on a 3-7 to 2-10 scoreline. Miltown started well in the opening half but recorded a number of wides before Joe Curtin goaled to open the scoring. The remainder of the half produced some nice scores as Miltown went on to lead 1-5 to 0-3 at half time having played with wind assistance. Miltown however had incurred two injuries in the opening half with Joe Curtin and Kevin Burke being replaced. Kilmurry were on a top in the early stages of the second half but only registered one point. Miltown then hit a purple patch to score 1-2 with Conor McKenna hitting the goal. This left the score ten minutes into the second half at 2-7 to 0-4 in favour of Miltown. From here on, Kilmurry produced some sparkling play to hit an unanswered 2-6 to lead 2-10 to 2-7 entering the closing stages. Miltown summoned great character and in a late attack Brian Curtin drove home a goaL. The result leaves Miltown in joint top with one final game to be played against Doonbeg. Unfortunately, due to the economic climate we live five players are departing to the US to work for the summer. The team lined out as follows: Niall Quinn, Enda Malone, Kevin Burke, Brendan O'Brien, Gearoid Curtin(0-2), Gordon Kelly, Enda O'Gorman, Sean Meade, Seanie Malone, Gary Egan, Micheal Malone (0-2), Brian Curtin (1-0), Dessie Molohan (0-3), Graham Kelly, Joe Curtin (1-1) Subs used: David Cleary for Brendan O'Brien, Kevin Keavey for Joed Curtin, Conor McKenna (1-0) for Kevin Burke, John Meade for Sean Meade

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!!!