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U16 Footballers win back door game

admin — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 19:09:31 +0000

After suffering the narrow defeat to Kanturk two weeks ago the Newmarket U16 boys re-grouped to face Knocknagree, in Knocknagree, on a showery wet evening last Thursday (Sept 3rd) in the first round of the back door group in this years championship.

Newmarket got off to a perfect start with a Vince Molloy pointed free in the second minute, conditions meant scores would be well earned and the next score didn’t come until the ninth minute with a Knocknagree score, Knocknagree pressed further and went a point ahead in the eleventh minute. Newmarket replied in perfect style with an excellent solo effort from TJ Brosnan resulting in a goal. Knocknagree then pressed hard and found another 3 points before Newmarket found the net again from a Patrick Kelly goal in the twenty-fifth minute. Knocknagree could have been further ahead at this point but for some excellent defending from the Newmarket back line, in particular Jacko O’Flaherty had a very impressive performance. The score at half time reading 2-1 to 0-5 in favour of Newmarket .

From the start of the second half the Newmarket boys turned on the style with some extremely well worked scores, points coming from Jacko O’Flaherty and Vince Molloy in the 37th and 39th minutes, Knocknagree replied with a point in the 44th Minute but from then on Newmarket pressed ahead scoring another 7 points without reply, scores from Vincent Molloy (3 Points), Gavin Forde TJ Brosnan and Alan Ryan saw a score line of 2-10 to 0-6 in favour of Newmarket as the game came to a close. However to the credit of the Knocknagree spirit they fought hard and put 1 – 2 on the scoreboard in the last 3 minutes leaving a respectable finishing score line of 2-10 to 1-8 at the end. In truth, the scoreboard did not reflect the Newmarket dominance in all areas of the field throughout the game especially in the second half. A tough dogged performance considering how poor conditions where.

The Newmarket team was…

Shane McAuliffe


Billy Lane		Jack Birtley		Timmy O’Flynn

Jacko O’Flaherty (0-1)		Gavin Forde (0-1)		Paudie Allen

	TJ Brosnan (1-1)		David Enright

Nicky Barrett (0-1)		Patrick Kelly (1-0)		Vince Molloy (0-5)

Peter Lynch		Luke McCarthy		Evan O’Keeffe
SUBS: Daniel Culloty, Alan Ryan (0-1), Gerard Murphy.

U16 Footballers lose championship first round

admin — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:55:53 +0000

The Newmarket U16 footballers’ unbeaten run was ended on Friday night (14th August) in an enthralling and thrilling contest in the first round of the U16 football championship in Kanturk against Kanturk. From the start the atmosphere on the pitch was both nervous and intense, both teams finding it hard to settle, Newmarket had the advantage of the breeze in the first half but found it hard to capitalise on this advantage.

In fact it took twelve minutes before the first score went over, a point from David Enright for Newmarket . Kanturk then replied swiftly which in turn was replied by a TJ Brosnan point in the fifteenth minute. Kanturk then started to take control in a very tight game and scored two points in the 22nd and 23rd minute to go one ahead, then just before half time Newmarket pressed home there advantage with two further scores from David Enright in the 28th and 29th minute leaving the scoreline a close 0-4 to 0-3 in favour of Newmarket.

The second half started as nervously as the first with Kanturk taking an early advantage with two points in the 33rd and 35th minutes, to go one ahead. Kanturk seemed to make more headway with the wind advantage in their favour, However a rare Newmarket attack saw Vince Molloy score a point to bring the scores level again in the 47th minute. The match continued in this nip and tuck fashion until Kanturk took the lead in the 56th minute, which was immediately replied with a point from Evan O’Keeffe in the 55th minute bringing the scoreline level once again at 0-6 to 0-6 with only 5 minutes left to play. At this point Kanturk drove again at the Newmarket defence which stood resolute but some poor clearances led to Kanturk going two points ahead with only a minute remaining.

In the 60th minute a long ball down the field found Peter Lynch who crossed the ball into the square finding Luke McCarthy. Luke turned and shot, the ball going inches wide, this missed chance could have sealed the game for Newmarket , however Kanturk replied immediately with a point to finish the game 3 points ahead 0-9 to 0-6. the feeling throughout the game being whoever scored the goal would probably shade the game, however on the night Kanturk just shaded it and where probably the slightly better team overall due to the better use of the wind conditions in the second half. Newmarket now go into a back-door game with Knocknagree in two weeks time.

The Newmarket team was…

Shane McAuliffe


Billy Lane		Jack Birtley		Timmy O’Flynn

Con McAuliffe		Gavin Forde		Paudie Allen

	TJ Brosnan (0-1)		David Enright (0-3)

Vince Molloy (0-1)		Patrick Kelly		Nicky Barrett

Luke McCarthy		Jacko Flaherty		Gerry Murphy
SUBS: Peter Lynch, Evan O’Keeffe 0-1, Alan Ryan, Donnacha Drumm.

U16 footballers hold out for win

admin — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:24:30 +0000

Newmarket played Knocknagree on a wet and misty Friday night, 10th July 2009, in Knocknagree.

The weather conditions making underfoot and handling conditions very difficult and both teams where guilty of handling errors throughout the game. Knocknagree got of to the perfect start with a goal inside the first minute, the Newmarket defence taking some time to settle. After this things continued evenly with Newmarket taking the upper hand as the first half wore on, positional switches paying off. With scores from Gavin Forde, Vince Molloy, Nicky Barrett, Gerard Murphy and Luke McCarthy capped by a well taken goal from Vince Molloy on the stroke of halftime meant Newmarket went into the break leading by the narrowest of Margins, 1 – 5 to 1- 4.

At the start of the second half Knocknagree scored two goals putting them ahead by 5 before the Newmarket team hardly had time to catch their breath. From then on however Newmarket got into gear and began to dominate in all areas of the field and kept Knocknagree’s further scoring efforts down to a single point in the whole of the second half. Newmarket pressed on for more scores and these came from the boots of Daniel Culloty, Luke McCarthy and Gavin Forde, who scored 3 points and dipping free finding the back of the net for a timely goal in the 41st minute. Even though Newmarket had fought back and went ahead Knocknagree came back at them with a period of dominance in the last five minutes with continued pressure, however the Newmarket defence held firm – Final score 2-10 to 3-5 in favour of the visitors.

This victory was hard earned by the Newmarket boys and credit must be given to there efforts, what was especially impressive about this victory was it was earned allowing for the absence of key players in key areas, therefore showing that there is a level of strength in depth in this Newmarket team.

The Newmarket team was…

Shane McAuliffe


Danny O’Connell		Jack Birtley		Timmy O’Flynn

Billy Lane		Jacko Flaherty		Paudie Allen

	Patrick Kelly		Gavin Forde (1-4)

Peter Lynch		Vince Molloy(1-1)		Nicky Barrett(0-1)

Gerard Murphy(0-1)		Luke McCarthy(0-2)		Evan O’Keeffe
SUBS: Donnacha Drumm, Daniel Culloty (0-1), Alan Ryan

Under 16 footballers continue winning ways

admin — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 08:30:55 +0000

Friday night, 26th June, saw the resumption of the U16 football league with Newmarket taking on Dromtariffe at Newmarket on a fine summers evening.

The game started with Dromtariffe on the attack, scoring a point in under a minute. Newmarket swiftly replied with a Vince Molloy goal on five minutes. This was answered with a Dromtariffe goal on seven minutes. With a further point from TJ Brosnan on 9 minutes the sides were level. Newmarket took the game to Dromtariffe for the rest of the first half scoring a further six points, four from TJ Brosnan and one each from Luke McCarthy and Danny O’Connell. However Newmarket’s shooting accuracy was a little erratic with a total of seven wides in the first half. They also tired somewhat toward the end of the half and let Dromtariffe back in with three further points from frees. So at half time Newmarket felt they should have been ahead by more than just three points. The half time score was 1 – 7 to 1- 4.

In the second half Newmarket again were in control of large sections of the play with a goal form David Enright on 31 minutes they should have gone on to dominate proceedings but where guilty of overplaying things at times, letting Dromtariffe in for two easily taken goals. Newmarket’s general play was good but wasteful shooting and passing meant they didn’t dominate on the scoreboard. With points from Vince Molloy, David Enright, Nicky Barrett, and Evan O’Keeffe Newmarket ran out winners by three points. Final Score 2-13 to 3 – 7. This was a good contest played with fairness and commitment, a credit to both teams. Newmarket have now won all four of their games this year and will now definitely qualify for a Semi-Finals place.

The Newmarket team was…

Shane McAuliffe


Billy Lane		Jack Birtley		Timmy O’Flynn

Con McAuliffe		Patrick Kelly		Paudie Allen

	TJ Brosnan (0-6)		David Enright (1-1)

Nicky Barrett (0-2)		Vincent Molloy (1-2)		Jacko Flaherty

Danny O’Connell (0-1)		Luke McCarthy (0-1)		Ger Murphy
SUBS:Peter Lynch, Evan O’Keeffe, Daniel Culloty, Alan Ryan, Donal Hannon

U16 Football – Newmarket V’s Millstreet – Monday 6th April

admin — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:33:00 +0000

The Newmarket U16 footballers played their last league game before the exam break on Monday 6th April against the much fancied Millstreet team.

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

Big win for under 16s

admin — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:04:15 +0000

The Newmarket under 16 footballers recorded a big win away to Croke Rovers yesterday evening. After last weeks excellent result against Boherbue, the Newmarket boys lined out against Croke Rovers in Castlemagner on a perfect evening for football.

From the very start Newmarket played all the football and exhibited a good passing game against an under strength Croke Rovers team. In every position on the field the Newmarket team where dominant and this was reflected on the scoreboard, 4–7 to 0-1 at half time. However it must be said, the shooting was off with the home side recording a total of 10 wides in the first half. The first half scores coming from TJ Brosnan 1–1, Nicky Barrett 1–2, Luke McCarthy 2–0, Gerry Murphy 0–2, Vincent Molloy 0–2.

The second half continued as the first with Newmarket being ever dominant all over the field, aided by the introduction of fresh legs early in the half. The score at full time was 9 – 14 to 0 – 1. The Newmarket scorers in the second half where Jack Birtley 0–2, TJ Brosnan 2–0, David Enright 0–2, Nicky Barrett 1–2, Peter Lynch 1–0, Luke McCarthy 1–2.

The Newmarket team was…

Jack O’Flaherty


Paudie Allen		Shane McAuliffe		Timmy O’Flynn

Billy Lane		Jack Birtley		Con McAuliffe

	TJ Brosnan		David Enright

Nicky Barrett		Vincent Molloy		Evan O’Keeffe

Danny O’Connell		Luke McCarthy		Gerry Murphy
SUBS: Peter Lynch (for Evan O’Keeffe 35 Min), Daniel Culloty (For Gerry Murphy 35 min), Donal Hannon(for Jack O’Flaherty 40min), Alan Ryan (for Danny O’Connell 35 min)

U16 Footballers win opening league game

admin — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 10:22:07 +0000

Tuesday Evening, March 24th saw the new season open for the Newmarket U16 football team.

The game was played on a cold evening with a strong wind in favour of the home team, Boherbue, in the first half. From the throw in the Newmarket team fought hard for all the breaks and scored first with a well taken point from Luke McCarthy. However the home side replied with two quick points in the 5th and 7th minutes. The Newmarket equaliser came in the 13th minute from a TJ Brosnan point. The game was now finely balanced with Newmarket boys playing well against the breeze and Boherbue suffering from inaccurate shooting in this period. Newmarket went ahead on 20 minutes from another fine Luke McCarthy Point. The reply coming swift from Boherbue with a point of there own. Then came a well worked goal from the Newmarket back line right up to the forward line with TJ Brosnan stepping up to score. After the goal Boherbue piled on the pressure before half time coming away with a further point and two goals in the space of two minutes just before the break. Score at half time 2-4 to 1-3 in favour of the home side.

The second half was all Newmarket, they seemed to use the breeze to greater advantage than the home side did in the first half, capitalising some great moves with some excellent scores, coming from Luke McCarthy; a goal, David Enright; a point and TJ Brosnan; a goal and a point. It must be said that they where very wasteful with some of the forward play as Boherbue had been in the first half. However the second half dominance by Newmarket paid dividends with Boherbue only managing one point in the second half from a free, due to some excellent last ditch defending by the Newmarket back line. Final Score Boherbue 2-5 – Newmarket3-6. So ending a great team performance by the Newmarket boys with an excellent 8 point turn around and each and every player contributing to a good display, hopefully they can now capitalise on this performance for the rest of the coming games.

The Newmarket team was…

Shane McAuliffe


Paudi Allen		Timmy O’Flynn		Jack Birtley

Billy Lane		Gavin Forde		David Enright (0-1)

	T.J. Brosnan (2-3)		Patrick Kelly

Nicky Barrett		Vincent Molloy		Con McAuliffe

Peter Lynch		Luke McCarthy (1-2)		Gerard Murphy
SUBS: Danny O’Connell, Daniel Culloty & Evan O’Keeffe

Unlucky U-16s lose in the Final

admin — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 11:00:44 +0000

The game got off to a lively start with the Boherbue full forward Denis McCarthy scoring 3 points in quick succession. This was answered in turn by a goal from Ian Flanagan of Newmarket. After this blistering start the game continued as a well contested affair with scores from both teams. Newmarket giving away a lot of frees in front of goals assisting the Boherbue effort, an Alan Forde goal before half time made sure that the Newmarket team finished the first half ahead by 3 points 2-5 to 0-8.

The second half got of to a disastrous start for Newmarket as Boherbue quickly closed the deficit from a few basic defensive errors and then went ahead. Boherbue continued on gaining confidence and went ahead by 4 points at one stage. After about 20 Minutes Conor Cronin scored a goal clawing back the Boherbue lead to a single point, setting the game up for a thrilling finale. Thereafter it was point for point with Boherbue coming out as winner by a point. Full time score Newmarket 3-09 to 1-16 Boherbue.

It would have been very hard to pick a winner and Newmarket may feel they deserved a draw. Ultimately, however, there can only be one winner. Overall the game was the winner as it was high scoring, no dirty play and a very exciting finish with great effort and endeavour shown by all participants.

Damien Kelly


Darren O’Keeffe		Brendan Stack		Liam O’Callaghan

Andy Twomey		Danny Allen		T.J. Brosnan

	Ian Flanagan (1-2)		Conor Cronin (1-1)

Jonathan O’Connor (0-2)		Bryan O’Connell (0-3 2F)		Timmy O’Keeffe

Nicky Barrett		Alan Forde (1-0)		Eddie Allen (0-1)
SUBS: David Quinlan for Nicky Barrett 50 min

U-16s Make it to the Final

admin — Sat, 30 Sep 2006 10:56:56 +0000

After the heroics of Tuesday night the Newmarket boys now had to face Millstreet on a cold Friday evening in Millstreet under lights. Match started evenly enough with Newmarket going ahead first from an Ian Flanagan Point. It was pretty much even after that in the first half with Millstreet finishing perhaps the stronger side at half time. Millstreet hitting the post and had the ball cleared off the line by Brendan stack in a few shaky moments for the Newmarket team. Scores at half time were even thanks the the help of an Alan Forde goal.

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
SUBS:

U-16s Battle Back to Win Quarter Final

admin — Wed, 27 Sep 2006 10:36:14 +0000

On a showery looking evening. Match got off to an even enough start with Knocknagree scoring the first point inside of five minutes, Newmarket replied with an Ian Flanagan goal. However that would be probably the only highlight of the first half for Newmarket, as any other chances of scores fell short and easy pickings for the Knocknagree defence to clear. Knocknagree proceeded to score some very impressive scores in a first half total of 11 points, half time 1-0 to 0-11.

The second half seemed to start in much the same manner as the first ended. But Knocknagree now seemed to find it hard to capitalize on any advantage they had. As the half moved on to ten minutes there was a remarkable resurgence within the Newmarket team and to a man they raised there game. Newmarket now had a clear advantage and the scores started to come, a few points from Bryan O’Connell and Ian Flanagan paving the way. An Alan Forde goal with about 15 minutes to go seemed to raise the whole game as the deficit was now down to 4 points, Knocknagree scored 2 more points with the game now running close, further points for Timmy O’Keeffe and Bryan O’Connell brought the deficit to a single point with only minutes to go. Knocknagree raced up the other end of the field to score a point, putting 2 between them. So for the last minute it was all hands to the pump for Newmarket. Newmarket had now to proceed up the field in the hope of closing the gap as time was running out. A free was awarded bout 30 yards out, taken by Bryan O’Connell. The free dropped short and a bit of a scramble ensued. Bryan O’Connell had followed up snatched the ball form somewhere turned and scored a great goal to put Newmarket ahead by a point. From the following kick out the ref blew his whistle for time. A close call, but Newmarket just holding out to win by a single point. To quote two old cliches, this was a game of two halves, first half all Knocknagree, second half all Newmarket. Also Goals win games. A great contest where unfortunately there could only be one winner. Final Score 3-6 to 0-14

Damien Kelly


Liam O’Callaghan		Brendan Stack		Darren O’Keefe

TJ Brosnan		Danny Allen		Andy Twomey

	Ian Flanagan (1-1)		Conor Cronin

Timmy O’Keeffe (0-1)		Bryan O’Connell(1-4)		Jonathan O’Connor

Eddie Allen		Alan Forde (1-0)		Nicky Barrett
SUBS: