Junior B’s claim Singleton Cup
Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023Newmarket’s Junior B hurlers claimed the league title and with it, the Singleton Cup on Tuesday evening, the 22nd of August.
Hurlers into Inaugural Duhallow Cup Semi Final
Sunday, July 18th, 2021The Newmarket Hurlers travelled to Meelin on Wednesday last, the 7th July, to contest round one of the inaugural Duhallow Hurling Cup.
Browne shines as Junior B Hurlers start strong
Tuesday, July 6th, 2021The Newmarket Junior B hurlers travelled to Meelin on Thursday night last, the 1st July, to take on the home side, in the first round of the league, with the match also acting as the opening clash of the Singleton Cup.
Extra Time Needed As Newmarket Retain Junior B Hurling Title
Monday, September 3rd, 2018A late Eddie Allen Point sees Newmarket retain their JBHC title after extra time, with the scoreboard showing Newmarket 1-21, Meelin 3-14. The game was played September 2nd in Freemount.
Hurlers advance after extra time
Tuesday, October 16th, 2012Newmarket defeated near neighbours Meelin on a score line of 2-19 to 4-12 in the Duhallow Junior B Hurling Championship played in a very good Meelin surface on Saturday evening last in an exciting encounter after extra time.
Hurlers defeated in difficult conditions
Tuesday, June 28th, 2011Newmarket were defeated by near neighbours Meelin in the semi final of the Singleton Cup by 2-11 to 1-8 in a game played in difficult wet conditions at Newmarket on Monday evening.
Newmarket hurlers record a fine victory over near neighbours Meelin
Tuesday, April 26th, 2011Newmarket’s junior hurlers recorded a league victory over near neighbours Meelin by 2-13 to 2-9 in perfect conditions before a fine crowd at Newmarket on Thursday evening.
Heavy defeat for junior hurlers
Monday, July 19th, 2010For the second successive year, Newmarket suffered a heavy defeat to near neighbours and defending Duhallow champions, Meelin in the opening round of the EPS Bison championship by 3-15 to 1-4 in a contest played in an incessant downpour of rain in Newmarket on Thursday evening last.
Meelin too strong for junior hurlers
Friday, April 16th, 2010Newmarket’s junior hurlers suffered defeat in their initial league outing of the season, where they went under to a sharp and lively Meelin side by 1-23 to 3-5 at the latter’s venue on Tuesday evening.
Under 21 hurlers progress to championship quarter final
Monday, October 19th, 2009Newmarket’s under 21 hurlers progressed to the quarter final of the championship when they defeated Meelin by 3-14 to 4-9 in a thrilling contest at Meelin on Sunday.
Newmarket began brightly when Ian Flanagan clipped over a neat point in the second minute. Despite an encouraging start Newmarket were rattled in the fourth minute when a speculative Meelin effort ended in the back of the net and this was followed by a seventh minute point. Newmarket regained their composure and two John Ryan frees reduced the deficit but Meelin had the next two points to establish a 1-3 to 0-3 lead by the seventeenth minute. Newmarket hurled well throughout the field and were rewarded with a string of scores. John Lane pointed a free before Ian Flanagan added his second point. John Lane tied the sides for the only time with a fine point from play following some neat teamwork, at 0-6 to 1-3 by the twenty second minute. John Ryan gave Newmarket the lead and a minute later and their endeavour was further rewarded when Kieran Lehane finished to the net from the edge of the square. Meelin replied with a point but the excellent Robert Stack added a fine point for Newmarket. The sides exchanged points before the break with a John Lane point leaving Newmarket in front by 1-9 to 1-5 following an entertaining half of hurling.
Robert Stack finished well for the first point of the second half before Meelin got the next two points. Conor Cronin converted a long range free to re-establish a four point advantage. A turning point came twelve minutes into the half when John Lane on taking a close in free, elected to shoot for goal and he found the net for a crucial second Newmarket goal which he followed up with two more points. Meelin responded to this nine point deficit by gaining a second goal which was supplemented with a point. Newmarket were further boosted when some clever play from the inside forward line left Ian Flanagan bearing in on goal and he finished neatly for a third goal. A brace of points were exchanged as once more John Lane was on target. However, Meelin as expected came with a storming finish and two quickfire goals added to a climactic finish but Newmarket just held out and an excellent all round performance was rewarded with victory.
The Newmarket team was…
Paul Verling, William O’Flynn, John Scanlon, Timmy O’Keeffe, Brendan Stack, Kevin O’Sullivan, Nicky Flanagan, Conor Cronin (0-1), John Lane (1-6), Billy Daly, Robert Stack (0-2), John Ryan (0-3), Kieran Lehane (1-0), Denis McCarthy, Ian Flanagan (1-2).
Newmarket’s under 21 hurlers progressed to the quarter final of the championship when they defeated Meelin by 3-14 to 4-9 in a thrilling contest at Meelin on Sunday.
Super Stack shows Newmarket the way
Monday, October 12th, 2009Newmarket advanced to the final of the Duhallow Junior B Hurling league when they travelled to Meelin on Sunday morning and defeated the hosts in a close contest by 2-8 to 0-11.
Newmarket bow out of the EPS Bison Duhallow Junior Hurling Championship
Wednesday, August 5th, 2009Newmarket bowed out of the EPS Bison Duhallow Junior Hurling Championship on suffering a crushing defeat to near neighbours Meelin by 1-27 to 1-7 at Meelin on Friday evening last. The incessant rain that fell before the game meant the game was switched from Newmarket to Meelin and the game was played on a remarkable playing surface that defied all that the elements could muster.
Exciting junior B hurling league game ends in defeat
Wednesday, July 29th, 2009A point in the final seconds of injury time denied Newmarket a share of the spoils in an exciting junior B hurling league contest against Meelin at the latter’s venue on Wednesday evening, the home side edging victory by 4-9 to 1-17.
Newmarket defeated in exciting hurling final
Monday, June 15th, 2009Newmarket’s hurlers were defeated by Meelin in an excellent Singleton Cup final played in perfect conditions at Newmarket on Sunday evening by 3-13 to 2-14.
Newmarket hurlers defeated by Meelin in League
Saturday, May 2nd, 2009Newmarket commenced their junior hurling league campaign with defeat away to Meelin on Friday evening by 2-18 to 0-8.
Newmarket under 21 hurling team defeated by Meelin
Monday, November 3rd, 2008Newmarket’s under 21 hurling team suffered a disappointing defeat against Meelin in the semi final of the Duhallow championship at Meelin on Sunday, the home side emerging easy winners by 0-18 to 0-5.
Hurlers defeated in championship
Thursday, June 26th, 2008Newmarket’s junior hurlers were defeated by near neighbours Meelin by 0-12 to 0-5 in the opening round of the EPS Bison Duhallow championship played on an awful evening on an immaculate playing surface at the latter’s venue on Tuesday evening.
Newmarket record second successive victory in the junior B hurling league
Tuesday, May 27th, 2008Newmarket maintained their terrific start to the junior B hurling league when they recorded their second successive victory at home to Meelin on Thursday evening by 3-13 to 4-8 in a keenly contested game.
Newmarket defeated at home by strong Meelin side
Saturday, May 17th, 2008On Friday evening, Newmarket were defeated at home by a stronger Meelin side in the junior hurling league by 2-16 to 1-11, in a dress rehearsal for their upcoming championship meeting.
Duhallow hurling league final report of 1983
Sunday, October 2nd, 1983Original Report: The Corkman, Friday, October 7th, 1983.
Culloty’s goal clinched title for Newmarket
NEWMARKET regained the Duhallow Junior hurling league title after a lapse of six years, their last victory having been in 1977, when they defeated Meelin by 2 two-point margin in a hard-fought final at Banteer on Sunday.
