The early stages failed to provide a score before Newmarket took the lead in the ninth minute when Vinny Molloy and Nicky Barrett linked up before a high looping ball goalwards by the latter ended with Luke McCarthy guiding the ball into the net from close range. Millstreet were back on terms four minutes later when they scored their first goal. Amazingly, by the nineteenth minute Millstreet added two more goals to leave the score unusually at 3-0 to 1-0. Millsteet kicked numerous wides and eventually the first point of the game came when they found the target after twenty minutes. Nicky Barrett kicked a fine point for Newmarket two minutes later but two further Millstreet points stretched their lead, 3-3 to 1-1 at half time.

Millstreet pointed within two minutes of the restart and Gavin Forde responded with a point for Newmarket before Shane Murphy landed a point from a free. Ten minutes into the half and Newmarket further reduced the arrears when Michael Kenneally burst forward on a rampaging solo run before offloading to Shane Murphy who crashed the ball emphatically to the roof of the Millstreet net. Millstreet recovered and stretched their advantage by scoring the next five points. The impressive Kevin O’Sullivan was rewarded for his efforts on pointing as the game entered the final ten minutes, and when Mark Murphy was upended close to goal moments later, Kevin O’Sullivan dispatched the resultant penalty superbly to the bottom corner of the net for a third Newmarket goal. Millstreet did have the final say as they pointed in injury time to claim a six point victory.

The Newmarket team and scorers…

Kevin O’Sullivan (1-1), Shane Murphy (1-1), Luke McCarthy (1-0), Gavin Forde (0-1), Nicky Barrett (0-1).

Shane McAuliffe
Brendan Stack		Michael Kenneally		Michael O’Leary
Sean Doody		Robert Stack		Conor Cronin
	Kevin O'Sullivan		Mark Murphy
Gavin Forde		Shane Murphy		Nicky Barrett
Vinny Molloy		Luke McCarthy		Eddie Allen
Subs: John McSweeney, Jerry McCarthy.

Faced to lineout without a few key players due to injury, Newmarket faced a very difficult task from the outset. The opening score of the game came in the fourth minute with Millstreet pointing and they repeated this a minute later. A commanding beginning by the home side was further strengthened by a goal and a ninth minute point. Gavin Forde scored Newmarket’s first point of the game on converting a long range free in the fifteenth minute but the home side got through a battling Newmarket rearguard for a second goal in the nineteenth minute. They added another two points before striking a third goal to take a very commanding advantage. To their credit, Newmarket battled gamely and were led by some excellent displays in defence from Paudie Allen and Nicky Barrett while Billy Daly battled tirelessly for the team. The half ended with Gavin Forde pointing for a second time before the outstanding Jacko Flaherty also pointed to leave Newmarket trailing, 3-5 to 0-3 at half time.

Millstreet resumed the second half by adding five points to their tally in a nine minute spell before substitute Con McAuliffe added a fine point after some trojan play from Jack Birtley. Newmarket grew in confidence as Gavin Forde pointed before Eddie Allen struck a fine finish to the net after being set up by the influential Jonathan Flaherty. Millsteet had the next point but Conor Cronin also found the target from a long range free. As the game entered the final ten minutes the sides went on to share the last four points as Newmarket added to their tally through Jonathan Flaherty and Gavin Forde as they put up a battling display to the very end.

The Newmarket team and scorers…

Gavin Forde (0-4), Eddie Allen (1-0), Jacko Flaherty (0-2), Con McAuliffe (0-1), Conor Cronin (0-1).

Shane McAuliffe
Paudie Allen		Billy Daly		Nicky Barrett
Michael O’Leary		Conor Cronin		Jack Birthley
	Patrick Kelly		Gavin Forde
Eddie Allen		Jacko Flaherty		Kieran Lehane
Vinny Molloy		Denis McCarthy		Paul Verling
Subs: Con McAuliffe, Billy Lane, Luke McCarthy, Danny O’Connell.

Kevin O’Sullivan opened the scoring on pointing a free from distance within a minute of the throw in. Millstreet hit a few early wides before John Lane increased Newmarket’s lead on scoring his first point of the night in the fifth minute.

Millstreet found the target for the first time in the tenth minute and tied the sides for the first time a minute later. The visitors were in a fine vein of form at this stage and three further points in as many minutes gave them a three point advantage after fifteen minutes. Newmarket responded and the prolific John Lane added two converted frees in as many minutes to cut the deficit back to a single point. As the half entered the closing minutes, Millstreet added a couple of points before Barry O’Leary pointed for Newmarket. The home side saw a few opportunities go wide at this stage before Millstreet completed the half with a point, to turnover with a lead of 0-8 to 0-5.

Newmarket began the second half well and John Lane added to his increasing tally with two early points. Kevin O’Sullivan, who had a commanding presence at centre half back, pointed a free from distance and restored parity at 0-8 apiece by the fifth minute of the half. Newmarket suffered a setback two minutes later when despite some resolute defending, Millstreet found a way through the rearguard to finish to the net for the games only goal. John Lane replied with a point, but two Millstreet points doubled their advantage to four points by the end of the third quarter.

Newmarket showed admirable determination at this stage and in a six minute spell three John Lane points and another from Conor Cronin had the sides level for a third time, 1-10 to 0-13 with little over eight minutes remaining. Millstreet regained the lead with two points in rapid succession but once again John Lane pointed before Colin O’Sullivan tied proceedings for a fourth time. The visitors again hit the front with two late points but once more Newmarket showed great resolve to reply. Shane Murphy pointed before talisman John Lane kept his composure to point a difficult free in the final cameo of a close and entertaining encounter.

The Newmarket team and scorers…

John Lane (0-11), Kevin O’Sullivan (0-2), Shane Murphy (0-1), Barry O’Leary (0-1), Colin O’Sullivan (0-1), Conor Cronin (0-1).

Shane McAuliffe
Michael Kenneally		Billy Daly		Michael O’Leary
Pa O’Brien		Robert Stack		Shane Murphy
	Kevin O'Sullivan		Barry O'Leary
David Quinlan		Colin O'Sullivan		Conor Cronin
Eddie Allen		John Lane		Donnacha Fitzpatrick
Subs: Nicky Barrett, Niall O’Connor, Paul Verling.

Millstreet stated their intent from the outset and struck for a goal within two minutes. Newmarket’s defence were under incessant pressure and in the eighth minute the home side scored a second goal. Newmarket struggled early on to make an impact but got two points in quick succession through well executed frees from both Luke McCarthy and T.J. Brosnan as the opening quarter came to a conclusion. Millstreet added a brace of points before two clinical goals within a minute put them out of sight. They added to their tally with another two points but Newmarket to their credit kept plugging away and were rewarded for their efforts with two well taken points from Gavin Forde and Nicky Barrett. As the half concluded, Millstreet enjoyed a clear four goal lead, 4-4 to 0-4.

Luke McCarthy pointed within two minutes of the second half but Millstreet added two points by the fifth minute. Newmarket improved considerably in the second half but despite David Enright pointing, a ruthless Millstreet attack goaled for a fifth time. Newmarket were bolstered considerably by the display of substitute Jamie Hayes in defence with David Enright and Gavin Forde on target at the other end. The game ended with Nicky Barrett adding a point to the Newmarket tally but the rampant Millstreet side had long since put the result well beyond doubt.
The Newmarket team and scorers…

Gavin Forde (0-2), David Enright (0-2), Nicky Barrett (0-2), Luke McCarthy (0-2), T.J. Brosnan (0-1).

Shane McAuliffe
Donncadha Drumm		Alan Ryan		Danny O'Connell
Con McAuliffe		Paudie Allen		Billy Lane
	T. J. Brosnan		Patrick Kelly
Jacko Flaherty		Gavin Forde		David Enright
Nicky Barrett		Luke McCarthy		Vinny Molloy
Subs: Jamie Hayes, Barry O’Connor, Daniel Culloty, Eoin O’Connell.

Donnacha O’Dea had the first point of the evening on pointing a second minute free but the lead was shortly held as Millstreet found the net for a fourth minute goal. Millstreet increased their lead with a point but Newmarket struck back with a superbly worked goal in the seventh minute. John Scanlon burst through the Millstreet defence and laid the ball off into the path of Billy Daly and he finished to the net with a well struck shot to the corner of the net to tie the sides. Millstreet had a second goal and the score after an end to end opening ten minutes read, 2-1 to 1-1. David Enright struck an excellent long range free and another fine score from John Scanlon reduced the arrears to a solitary point after the opening quarter.

As the game progressed Millstreet gradually assumed the ascendancy and were more accurate in front of goal. Despite a resilient Newmarket defensive display, Millstreet had five points without reply in the remainder of the half and they turned around in front at half time by 2-6 to 1-3.

Newmarket tried with great endeavour throughout the second half but despite concerted effort and periods of territorial dominance, unfortunately scoring proved to be a major burden. It took fifteen minutes for the first score of the half to be registered and when it arrived, Milllstreet followed it up with a second, two minutes later. Newmarket were given a lifeline when Billy Daly kicked to the net for his second goal as the score read 2-8 to 2-3 with thirteen minutes remaining. However, both defences held firm for the remainder of the game as the sides shared two further points, Bryan O’Connell on target for Newmarket in the closing moments.

The Newmarket team was…

Kieran Hayes
William O’Flynn		Brendan Stack		Michael O’Leary
David Enright (0-1)		Robert Stack		Jack Birtley
	Bryan O’Connell (0-1)		Donnacha O’Dea (0-1)
Vinny Molloy		John Scanlon (0-1)		Donnacha Fitzpatrick
Nicky Barrett		Billy Daly (2-0)		Kieran Lehane
SUBS: Eddie Allen, Luke McCarthy

Newmarket survived an early scare and were lucky to escape as Millstreet pointed within seconds of the throw in. John Lane responded with a well taken point from play and Tony O’Keeffe followed up with an even better effort in the fourth minute. Millstreet looked threatening in the early stages and they broke through for what proved to be the games only goal in the fifth minute and an additional point increased their lead to a clear goal.
The sides then exchanged points with John Lane on target from a placed ball as Millstreet led by 1-3 to 0-3 after a lively first ten minutes. Both sides tightened up defensively at this stage, with Kevin O’Sullivan in outstanding form in defence for Newmarket throughout. A seven minute scoreless spell ended when John Lane pointed a free. This gave Newmarket a bit of momentum and he was similarly on target again three minutes later. Michael Kenneally levelled the sides for a second time on pointing in the twenty second minute and Newmarket hit the front with a fine individual effort from Donnacha O’Dea with left half back Robert Stack then adding a spectacular long range point to double the advantage. The home side finished the half in the ascendancy and two points in as many minutes had the sides level once more at the halfway point, 0-8 to 1-5.
Newmarket struggled for a while upon the restart and were sloppy in their play as Millstreet added a point in the fifth minute. Newmarket eventually settled on John Lane scoring his fifth point of the evening to once more restore parity. This spurred on Newmarket and three quick fire points followed in a three minute spell, all fine scores from John Lane and the experienced duo of Barry O’Leary and Tony O’Keeffe. Millstreet however cut the deficit to a solitary point again on getting the next two points and as the game entered the final ten minutes, Newmarket held a slender lead of 0-12 to 1-8.
Newmarket showed great spirit and desire at this stage and no shortage of skill. John Ryan scored an inspirational point from distance with Barry O’Leary, John Lane and Conor Cronin firing over points in rapid time. Newmarket sensed success and hurled with distinction in all sectors. Right half back Shane Murphy added to the collection of superb long range points, with team captain Anthony Crowley finding the target in similar vein moments later. A Newmarket side in full flow sealed a memorable success with further points on the board through a brace from John Lane and the final score of the game, fittingly an excellent long range finish from Robert Stack as Newmarket rounded off their ninth point in succession.
The final whistle was greeted with great excitement by the Newmarket supporters and panel of players who have seen numerous disappointing days out with the team over two and a half decades.  Duhallow Board Secretary, Tom Dennehy presented the silverware to Newmarket’s joint captains, Anthony Crowley and Kevin O’Sullivan.

Congratulations to all the players and especially to the teams mentors, Con O’Sullivan (who has given incredible service to hurling teams in Newmarket for many years), Eamon Moynihan, Jim Fitzgerald and team coach Jerry Molyneaux on their notable and memorable achievements with a panel of players limited in numbers on several occasions.
The Newmarket team was…

Paul Verling
Niall O’Connor		Brendan Stack		Donnacha Fitzpatrick
Shane Murphy (0-1)		Kevin O’Sullivan		Robert Stack (0-2)
	John Ryan (0-1)		John Lane (0-9)
Tony O’Keeffe (0-2)		Michael Kenneally (0-1)		Colin O’Sullivan
Barry O’Leary (0-2)		John Scanlon		Donnacha O’Dea (0-1)
SUBS: Anthony Crowley (0-1), Conor Cronin (0-1), Ian Flanagan.

The Newmarket team was…

Paul Verling
William O’Flynn		Brendan Stack		Michael O’Leary
Timmy O’Keeffe		Conor Cronin (0-2)		Bryan O’Connell
	John Ryan		John Lane (0-7)
Conor Kepple		Robert Stack		David Kelly
Kieran Lehane		Ian Flanagan (0-2)		Eddie Allen
SUBS: Jack Birtley, Billy Daly, Luke McCarthy

John Lane had Newmarket in front thanks to a point in the opening minute but following some slack Newmarket defending, two goals in as many minutes turned matters firmly in Millstreet’s favour. The textbook deadball skills of Bart Daly, a feature throughout, reduced the arrears before John Ryan added a free. Brian O’Riordan attacked with menace throughout as Newmarket put together some excellent moves and he was on hand to kick a fine point in the ninth minute. Two minutes later another excellent move which spanned the length of the pitch ended with T.J. Bodie placing John Lane in on goal and he finished expertly to gain Newmarket the lead, 1-4 to 2-0. A free flowing Newmarket side added to their lead with an array of fine scores from Niall O’Connor, John Ryan, David O’Flynn and Tony O’Keeffe. Millstreet cut the deficit to three points on scoring a point but Tony O’Keeffe responded with a point for Newmarket. Newmarket ended the half with an excellent team goal when once more they put together a slick passing movement and David O’Flynn found himself bearing down on goal and he kept his composure to finish to the net in fine style which left Newmarket in command, 2-9 to 2-1 at half time.

The second half continued in the same vain for Newmarket. Bart Daly slotted over a free before Brian O’Riordan added his second point. Timothy Murphy was on hand to kick a fine team score before John Ryan added two superb efforts. Bart Daly added a further point before a Millstreet point left the score reading 2-15 to 2-2. Newmarket maintained their high standard as John Ryan, John Lane twice and Bart Daly reeled off further scores. As the game entered the final stages John Lane was on hand to convert two close in goals before a Bart Daly free brought an end to a memorable Newmarket display.

The Newmarket team was…

David Quinlan
Pa O’Brien		Barry O’Leary		Brian O’Riordan (0-2)
Niall O’Connor (0-1)		Timothy Murphy (0-1)		Michael Kenneally
	Bart Daly (0-5)		Gerard Casey
John Ryan (0-5)		David O’Flynn (1-1)		Maurice Feehan
T.J. Bodie		Tony O’Keeffe (0-2)		John Lane (3-2)

Two weeks ago the boys won against Millstreet in the B final after some late goals. This Sunday it took extra time to separate the teams, Newmarket running out victorious on a scoreline of 3-18 to 5-11. Congratulations to all the boys, their mentors and families. Additional photos can be found in the gallery.

Playing with the advantage of the breeze in the opening half, Millsteet started brightly and had five points on the board within ten minutes. John Lane got Newmarket’s first point in the thirteenth minute but Millstreet responded with two points before John Lane found the target again. Newmarket hit a number of wides during the half where as Millstreet were far more productive tacking on three further points. Conor Cronin converted a long distance free for Newmarket but Millstreet went into the break with a lead of 0-11 to 0-3.

The sides exchanged four points within ten minutes of the restart, John Lane and Ian Flanagan pointing for Newmarket. Millstreet blitzed Newmarket in a five minute spell and plundered two goals and three points before the industrious John Lane pointed for Newmarket. To their credit, Newmarket battled to the end and enjoyed their best spell of the game in the final ten minutes which yielded six points. Tony O’Keeffe and John Lane pointed before Conor Cronin landed a spectacular free from long distance. A great solo run from Tony O’Keeffe saw his goalbound shot blocked but it did yield a point. Kevin O’Sullivan and Shane Murphy also got on the scoreboard as Newmarket put up more creditable tally by the end of the game.

The Newmarket team was…

John Ryan
Donnacha Fitzpatrick		John Scanlon		Pa O’Brien
Michael Kenneally		Conor Cronin (0-2)		Anthony Crowley
	Barry O’Leary		Colin O’Sullivan
John Lane (0-5)		Shane Murphy (0-1)		Tony O’Keeffe (0-2)
Ian Flanagan (0-1)		Robert Stack		Donnacha O’Dea
Subs: Kevin O’Sullivan (0-1), Brian Daly, William O’Flynn

From the start Newmarket seemed to hold most of the possession and TJ Brosnan took a point in the second minute but thereafter failed to make any impression on the scoreboard. Newmarket were wasteful with a number of chances caused mainly by pressure from the Millstreet backs. Once Millstreet got to grips with the game after about ten minutes they made no such mistake scoring 1 – 4 in the space of 15 minutes. The Newmarket forwards where under pressure whenever the ball got up to that end of the field and two first half substitutions seemed to steady the team a little, however still no scores where forthcoming. Things where not looking good for Newmarket with the half time score reading 0- 1 to 1 – 4 to Millstreet.

There must have been some stern words at half time as the Newmarket team in the second half stepped up a gear or two and played with determination and passion throughout. Millstreet however forged ahead with two quick points.

However the Newmarket boys continued with their efforts and the scores started to come. TJ Brosnan notched up two points before Luke McCarty scored after 47 minutes. With the scoreline reading 1 – 6 to 0 – 4 Newmarket scored the goal they so rightly deserved. David Enright slotting home on 52 minutes. This resurgence was continued with further points from David Enright and TJ Brosnan, Millstreet however managed a further point in the 50th minute to keep the scores apart by 2 points.

In the 55th minute TJ Brosnan scored another point to put just one between the teams, with time running out Daniel Culloty scored an excellent point from a tight angle to equalise in the 57th minute, this was followed by a further Luke McCarthy point, this score coming from an excellent one handed catch by Jacko Flaherty, this put Newmarket ahead by the narrowest of margins. Then in the last minute Millstreet were awarded a 21 yard free in front of the posts which was hit wide. The Referee then blew his final whistle and Newmarket had won the day playing with great pride and determination.

Final Score 1 – 8 to 1 – 7. With three wins from three matches the Newmarket boys confidence is now running high. It is a pity the exam break is due with the momentum they have built up over the last number of weeks. Well done to all the players they deserve our congratulations on a job well done the club and the town can be proud of there efforts to date.

The Newmarket team was…

Shane McAuliffe
Timmy O’Flynn		Jack Birtley		Paudie Allen
Billy Lane		Gavin Forde		Con McAuliffe
	Patrick Kelly		TJ Brosnan(0-4)
Nicky Barrett		David Enright(1-1)		Vince Molloy
Peter Lynch		Luke McCarthy(0-2)		Gerry Murphy
SUBS: Daniel Culloty (0-1) - on for 13 after 22 mins, Jacko Flaherty – on for 15 after 22 mins, Alan Ryan, Danny O’Connell

Corner forward John Scanlon opened the scoring for Newmarket with Colin O’Sullivan next to find the target. Brian O’Riordan advanced from his centre half back to score a third point and Shane Murphy had Newmarket’s fourth point of the half. Millstreet’s solitary score of the half was the games only goal while a Nicky Flanagan point gave Newmarket a two point advantage at the interval, 0-5 to 1-0.

Newmarket were grateful for the accuracy of centre half forward Shane Anthony Murphy in the second half as he converted three frees to maintain his sides slender advantage at the end.

The Newmarket team was…

Kevin O’Connor
Donnacha O’Dea		John McSweeney		Brendan Stack
Trevor Murphy		Brian O’Riordan (0-1)		Robert Stack
	Gerard Casey		Timothy Murphy
Sean Doody		Shane Anthony Murphy (0-3)		Colin O’Sullivan (0-1)
Shane Murphy (0-1)		Nicky Flanagan (0-1)		John Scanlon (0-1)
SUB: Michael Kenneally

Ian Flanagan pointed a free in the third minute but Millstreet replied with four points in as many minutes. Darren O’Keeffe and Ian Flanagan were on target as the sides exchanged four points to leave the score 0-5 to 0-3 after seventeen minutes. Millstreet added three points to their tally but Newmarket ended the half with a brace of points from Ian Flanagan to leave the score reading 0-8 to 0-5 at half time.

Millstreet resumed by adding two points and they began to dominate the contest. Darren O’Keeffe kicked a fine point for Newmarket but Millstreet were relentless and scored five unanswered points. Darren O’Keeffe again pointed for Newmarket but Millstreet ended the game with a point and a late penalty resulted in the only goal of the game.

The Newmarket team was…

David Quinlan
Billy Lane		Brendan Stack		Michael O’Leary
Anthony Lynch		Danny Allen		Alan Forde
	Ian Flanagan (0-4)		Conor Cronin
Jeremiah Lane		Darren O’Keeffe (0-3)		Eddie Allen
Nicky Barrett		T.J. Brosnan		Kieran Lehane
SUB: Luke McCarthy

They lost on a score line of 0-13 0-12. Newmarket got off to a very bad start and found themselves down by 7 points to nil after 19 minutes with Millstreet much quicker out of the blocks. Kevin O’ Sullivan got Newmarket’s first point from a free which in turn started a Newmarket revival. Anthony Crowley struck a 24th minute point which was followed in quick succession with points from Shane Murphy, John Lane from a placed ball and a fine Barry O’ Leary point which left the home side leading by 7 points to 4 at the break.

Newmarket gained the upper hand in the game after half time when Kevin O Sullivan struck another point on 38 minutes. Substitute Seanie Francis O’ Conner scored the next three points, all from frees in the space of six minutes. John Lane nailed a point on 52 minutes to put Newmarket ahead for the first time in the match. Millstreet got the next score with 7 minutes left after being kept scoreless for a 40 minute period. They scored another two points in as many minutes to take a 2 point lead. Newmarket weren’t finished yet with Seanie Francis again scoring with 2 minutes to go and he got another point from a free with a minute to go to put Newmarket back on level terms with Millstreet. The comeback was faltered however when Millstreet were awarded a penalty which they duly put over the bar to win on a score line of o-13 to 0-12. It was a very spirited Newmarket and in truth they did not deserve to lose this match.

The team was…

John Ryan
Pa O’ Brien		Brian Daly		David Kelly
Tony O’ Keeffe		John McSweeney		Barry O’ Leary (0-1)
	Kevin O’ Sullivan (0-1)		Colin O’ Sullivan
Anthony Crowley (0-1)		Robert Stack		Maurice Feehan
Donnacha O’ Dea		John Lane (0-1)		Shane Murphy (0-1)
Subs: Seanie Francis O’ Connor (-5, -4f), Shane Anthony Murphy, Niall O’ Connor, Mikey Kenneally

Millstreet scored the first two points of the contest before Kevin O’Sullivan surged forward from his centre half back position to kick Newmarket’s first score. The impressive Sean Doody also got into an attacking position to kick a fine equalizing point at the end of the first quarter. Nicky Flanagan edged Newmarket in front for the first time but Millstreet restored parity two minutes later. Brian Daly kicked a fine long range point and Maurice Feehan finished off an impressive passage of play with another point to give Newmarket the slight edge. The home side finished the half in the ascendancy and three unanswered points gave them a slender advantage at half time by 0-6 to 0-5.

Nicky Flanagan pointed in the opening passage of play in the second half to leave the sides tied for a fourth time. Newmarket hit the front again from the growing influence of Shane Anthony Murphy but the sides were level within a minute, with Millstreet next to find the target.

Newmarket began to enjoy a period of dominance at this stage of the game and some fine football was rewarded with a few excellent scores which duly came through the accuracy of Shane Anthony Murphy twice, Maurice Feehan, Nicky Flanagan and a memorable Brian Daly effort. This gave Newmarket a five point advantage 0-12 to 0-7 as the game entered the final quarter. Millstreet maintained their challenge and began the revival with two quick fire points with six minutes left to play. Three minutes later Millstreet struck for the only goal of the game and yet again tie the contest. Newmarket struck back with Shane Anthony Murphy slotting over a free with less than two minutes to play. It was the home side who duly got the final score of the contest with a point and both sides ended with a share of the spoils.

The Newmarket team was

Niall O’Connor
Donnacha O’Dea		Mark Murphy		Brian O’Riordan
Sean Doody (0-1)		Kevin O’Sullivan (0-1)		Robert Stack
	Brian Daly (0-2)		Gerard Casey
Michael Kenneally		Shane Anthony Murphy (0-4)		Maurice Feehan (0-2)
John Ryan		Colin O’Sullivan		Nicky Flanagan (0-3)
SUBS: Matthew Fitzpatrick

Newmarket got off to a flying start with John Lane and Robert Stack pointing within three minutes before Millstreet got on the board. The sides then exchanged points with Nicky Flanagan finding the target from long range for Newmarket. John Lane added a brace of points before Millstreet gained parity thanks to an eleventh minute goal, 0-5 to 1-2. Newmarket maintained their fine scoring rate with John Lane, Michael Kenneally and Conor Cronin pointing by the end of the first quarter. The prolific John Lane added the next three points as Newmarket impressed throughout the field. Timothy Murphy who had a fine game at midfield, pointed in injury time to leave the score 0-12 to 1-2 in Newmarkets favour at half time.

Newmarket increased their advantage when T.J. Bodie slotted over an early point with Millstreet replying within a minute. Kevin O’Sullivan converted a long range free before John Lane again found the target. Millstreet pointed next but Newmarket hit their first goal at the end of the third quarter when Ian Flanagan finished neatly to the net from the edge of the square.Millstreet were next to score but Newmarket found the net again when Robert Stack goalled. Millstreet rallied instantly with their second goal and further reduced the deficit thanks to a point and a third goal, to leave the score reading 2-15 to 3-6 as the game entered the closing five minutes. Newmarket bounced back with John Lane and Kevin O’Sullivan twice, pointing. A resilient Millstreet side pointed next but Newmarket rounded off their win, when fittingly the dynamic John Lane added two more points, to take his personal tally to eleven points.

The Newmarket team was…

John Ryan
David Guiney		Sean Irwin		William O’Flynn
Niall O’Connor		John Scanlon		Nicky Flanagan (0-1)
	Kevin O’Sullivan (0-3)		Conor Cronin (0-1)
John Lane (0-11)		Michael Kenneally (0-1)		T.J. Bodie (0-1)
Ian Flanagan (1-0)		Robert Stack (1-1)		Timothy Murphy (0-1)
SUBS: David Kelly, Shane O’Keeffe, Michael O’Callaghan, Brendan Stack

Newmarket began brightly and had early points through Shane Murphy and T.J. Bodie. However, Millstreet hit back with a point and a fifth minute goal. Bart Daly pointed next for Newmarket but Millstreet went on to score five points in succession in a fifteen minute spell. T.J. Bodie and Barry O’Leary responded with points for Newmarket but a Millstreet point left the score at half time reading 1-7 to 0-5 in the home sides favour.

Newmarket got right back into contention in the third quarter and points from Timothy Murphy, Shane Murphy and Gerard Casey reduced the deficit to just two points. Millstreet however turned on the style in the final quarter and after a point was followed by a forty eighth minute goal, they went on to score a highly impressive seven points in the final ten minutes to comfortably claim the two points.

The Newmarket team was…

Niall O’Connor
David Guiney		Mark Murphy		Anthony Crowley
Trevor Murphy		Brian Daly		Matthew Fitzpatrick
	Bart Daly (0-1)		Gerard Casey (0-1)
Barry O’Leary (0-1)		Shane Anthony Murphy		T.J. Bodie (0-2)
Sean Doody		Shane Murphy (0-2)		Timothy Murphy (0-1)
SUBS: Michael Kenneally and Brian O’Riordan

Millstreet got off to a blistering start, amassing a highly impressive tally of eight points in as many minutes at the outset of the game. Newmarket got on the board when John Lane slotted over a free in the twelveth minute. Newmarket settled and went on to enjoy a spell of dominance. John Lane added two further points and towards the end of the half a long distance free from the highly influential Brian Daly nessled in the back of the Millstreet net. The half completed with the score 0-8 to 1-3 in Millstreet’s favour.

Newmarket resumed in confident mood and the impressive Tony O’Keeffe landed a long distance point. Millstreet pointed next but Newmarket gained parity for the first time in the game at the three quarter mark, 0-9 to 1-6 thanks to two more John Lane points. Millstreet edged in front again but Kieran Hayes restored parity as a tight conclusion unravelled. Yet again Millstreet took the lead and despite every effort Newmarket just narrowly failed to regain terms. Millstreet sealed the issue with a final point in injury time to claim an entertaining contest.

This was easily Newmarkets best display of the campaign so far and a major test of the sides character following Fridays huge defeat. There were a number of fine displays all over the pitch. John McSweeney and Brian Daly were outstanding in defence but were ably assisted by the four other backs. Anthony Crowley and Tony O’Keeffe impressed at midfield, while John Lane and Kieran Hayes were to the fore in attack.

The Newmarket team was…

Barry O’Leary
David Guiney		John McSweeney		David Kelly
Niall O’Connor		Brian Daly  (1-0)		Shane Murphy
	Anthony Crowley		Tony O’Keeffe (0-1)
Michael Kenneally		Colin O’Sullivan		John Lane (0-5)
Robert Stack		Kieran Hayes (0-1)		Eamon Moynihan
SUB: John O’Keeffe

Newmarket came out at a blistering pace in the second half scoring 6 points without reply, including an excellent goal from Johnathan O’Connor, with each and every player contributing in some fashion during this fifteen minutes of total dominance. However having not replied for some time Millstreet again found their game and started to pressurize the Newmarket goal. Another goal line clearance keeping the scores apart. For all their pressure in the closing ten minutes Millstreet found it hard to capitilise with scores the win was looking good for Newmarket. However, Millstreet chipped away at the lead and where within 3 points going into time added on. Millstreet were then awarded a 20 meter free in front of goals, they knew they had only one option, go for goal. The free was struck well and smacked of the cross bar and bounced in the downward direction and was adjudged not to have crossed the line, the ball then went out of play and the ref blew for time. Another extremely close call for Newmarket who are now set to meet Boherbue in the final. Final score Newmarket 2-10 Millstreet 2-07.

Damien Kelly
Liam O’Callaghan		Brendan Stack		Darren O’Keefe
TJ Brosnan		Danny Allen		Andy Twomey
	Ian Flanagan (0-4)		Conor Cronin
Timmy O’Keeffe (0-1)		Bryan O’Connell(0-2)		Jonathan O’Connor(1-1)
Eddie Allen(0-2)		Alan Forde (1-0)		Nicky Barrett
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]]> http://www.newmarketgaa.com/2006/09/30/u-16s-make-it-to-the-final/feed/ 0 http://www.newmarketgaa.com/2006/06/28/gallant-juniors-defeated/ http://www.newmarketgaa.com/2006/06/28/gallant-juniors-defeated/#comments Wed, 28 Jun 2006 19:25:35 +0000 admin http://www.newmarketgaa.com/wordpress/2006/06/28/gallant-juniors-defeated/ A gallant Newmarket team were eventually well put away by Millstreet , 0-19 to 1-6 in the first game of the EPS Bison Duhallow hurling championship game, played in ideal conditions at a resplendent Banteer on Saturday evening.

Newmarket started strongly and debutant John Lane converted a second minute free. After weathering the early Newmarket onslaught, Millstreet eventually found their form and struck over five points in as many minutes. Colin O’Sullivan was next to find the target with a long range point before Millstreet landed a sixth point. Newmarket’s efforts for the half were justifiably rewarded when John McSweeney delivered a huge free to the Millstreet square and Donnacha O’Dea gathered and finished impressively to the back of the net for what proved to be the games only goal. A Kevin O’Sullivan point tied the sides with five minutes of the half remaining. Millstreet’s unerring accuracy from frees yielded four more points which left them in front by 0-10 to 1-3 at half time.

Millstreet gradually moved further away from Newmarket with three early second half points. Shane Anthony Murphy and Maurice Feehan points kept Newmarket in touch at the three quarter stage, trailing by 0-14 to 1-5. Millstreet’s dominance yielded four more scores with John Lane pointing for a battling Newmarket side. Millstreet completed the scoring with a point to confirm a ten point victory.

Newmarket had fine displays from goalkeeper John Ryan, captain John McSweeney his usual inspirational self, the half back line of Kieran Hayes, Pa O’Brien and Anthony Crowley with Kevin O’Sullivan, Maurice Feehan and John Lane also prominent.

John Ryan
Gerard Sheahan		John McSweeney		Donnacha Fitzpatrick
Kieran Hayes		Pa O’Brien		Anthony Crowley
	Kevin O’Sullivan (0-1)		Shane Anthony Murphy (0-1)
Maurice Feehan (0-1)		Colin O’Sullivan (0-1)		John Lane (0-2)
Donnacha O’Dea (1-0)		Shane Murphy		Martin O’Doherty
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