Martin Comerford

Martin Comerford
Personal information
Irish name Máirtín Mac Cumascaigh
Sport Hurling
Position Centre-forward
Born (1978-11-09) 9 November 1978 (age 46)
London, England
Height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Nickname Gorta
Occupation Sales representative
Club(s)
Years Club
1997-present
O'Loughlin Gaels
Club titles
Kilkenny titles 4
Leinster titles 2
All-Ireland Titles 0
Inter-county(ies)*
Years County Apps (scores)
2001–2011
Kilkenny 41 (6-64)
Inter-county titles
Leinster titles 8
All-Irelands 6
NHL 4
All Stars 3
*Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 18:56, 17 January 2015.

Martin Timothy Comerford (born 9 November 1978) is an Irish hurler who played as a centre-forward for the Kilkenny senior team.

Born in London, at an early age Comerford went to St. John's Boys' National School in Ballybough Street, Kilkenny. Comerford went on to attend St. Kieran's College but was overlooked for the hurling team. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of twenty-one when he first linked up with the Kilkenny under-21 team. He joined the senior panel during the 2001 championship. Comerford later became a regular member of the starting fifteen, and won six All-Ireland medals, eight Leinster medals and four National League medals on the field of play. He was an All-Ireland runner-up on two occasions.again kane is a just a muppet .

At club level Comerford is a two-time Leinster medallist with O'Loughlin Gaels. In addition to this he has also won three championship medals, while he was an All-Ireland runner-up on one occasion.

Comerford's brother, Andy, was a three-time All-Ireland medallist and winning captain with Kilkenny.[1]

Throughout his career Comerford made 41 championship appearances. He announced his retirement from inter-county hurling on 12 May 2011.[2][3][4][5]

Playing career

Club

In 2001 Comerford won his first championship medal following a 1–17 to 1–6 defeat of Graigue-Ballycallan. Not only was it Comerford's first club championship but it was O'Loughlin Gaels' first ever.[6]

Two years later in 2003 Comerford won a second championship winners' medal following a defeat of Young Irelands after a draw and a replay.[7] He later collected a first Leinster medal following a 0–15 to 0–9 defeat of double All-Ireland champions Birr.[8]

After a hiatus of seven years and a defeat in the 2006 championship decider, O'Loughlin Gaels reached the top of the pile once again in 2010 following a 0–17 to 1–11 defeat of Carrickshock. It was Comerford's third championship medal.[9] O'Loughlin Gaels later secured a second Leinster club title following a 0–14 to 1–8 defeat of Oulart-the-Ballagh.[10] Hogan's side subsequently qualified for an All-Ireland final showdown with Clarinbridge on 17 March 2011. A dominant second-half display gave Clarinbridge a 2–18 to 0–12 victory.[11]

Inter-county

Beginnings

Comerford never played minor hurling for Kilkenny, but was a late addition to the under-21 team for the All-Ireland series in 1999. He was an unused substitute for Kilkenny's narrow 1–13 to 0–14 defeat of Galway to take the All-Ireland title.

In 2001 Comerford was added to the Kilkenny senior panel. That year he was an unused substitute for Kilkenny's 2–19 to 0-12 provincial decider defeat of Wexford.[12]

Early successes

Comerford became a regular member of the starting fifteen in 2002. He won his first National Hurling League medal that year, as a late Brian Dowling free secured a narrow 2–15 to 2–14 victory over Cork.[13] Comerford made his senior championship debut on 9 June 2002 in a 2–10 to 1-14 provincial semi-final defeat of Offaly.[14] He later collected his first Leinster medal on the field of play as Kilkenny recorded a narrow 0–19 to 0–17 defeat of fourteen-man Wexford.[15] On 8 September 2002 Comerford lined out in his first All-Ireland decider as Kilkenny faced first-round losers Clare. Kilkenny forwards Henry Shefflin and D. J. Carey combined to score 2-13 between them, as Kilkenny secured a 2–20 to 0–19 victory. It was Comerford's first All-Ireland medal. He was later honoured with a first All-Star award.

In 2003 Comerford won a second league medal as Kilkenny came back from eight points down to secure a stunning 5–14 to 5-13 extra-time defeat of Tipperary.[16] He later won a second successive Leinster medal, as Kilkenny defeated Wexford by 2–23 to 2–12.[17] The subsequent All-Ireland final on 14 September 2003 saw Kilkenny face Cork for the first time in four years. Both teams remained level for much of the game, exchanging tit-for-tat scores. A Setanta Ó hAilpín goal gave Cork the advantage, however, a Comerford goal five minutes from the end settled the game as Kilkenny went on to win by 1–14 to 1–11.[18] It was Comerford's second All-Ireland medal. He later collected his second All-Star award.[19]

Comerford was appointed captain of the team in 2004.[20] After facing a shock, last-minute 2–15 to 1–16 defeat by Wexford in the Leinster semi-final, Kilkenny worked their way through the qualifiers and lined out against Cork in the All-Ireland decider on 12 September 2004.[21] The game was expected to be a classic, however, a rain-soaked day made conditions difficult as Kilkenny aimed to secure a third successive championship. The first half was a low-scoring affair and provided little excitement for fans, however, the second half saw Cork completely take over. For the last twenty-three minutes Cork scored nine unanswered points and went on to win the game by 0–17 to 0–9.[22]

Kilkenny were back in form in 2005, with Comerford winning a third league medal following a 3–20 to 0–15 victory over Clare.[23] "The Cats" later struggled against a wasteful Wexford side, however, a 0–22 to 1–16 victory gave Comerford a third Leinster medal.[24] While a third successive All-Ireland showdown with Cork seemed likely, Galway defeated Kilkenny in the All-Ireland semi-final in one of the games of the decade.

Four-in-a-row

In 2006 Comerford added a fourth league medal to his collection following a 3–11 to 0–14 victory over Limerick.[25] He later won his fourth Leinster medal following another facile 1–23 to 1–12 victory over Wexford. On 3 September 2006 Kilkenny faced a Cork team who were presented with the opportunity to become the first side in nearly thirty years to secure three successive All-Ireland championships. Like previous encounters neither side took a considerable lead, however, Kilkenny had a vital goal from Aidan Fogarty. Cork were in arrears coming into the final few minutes, however, Ben O'Connor scored a late goal for Cork. It was too little too late as the Cats denied Cork on a score line of 1–16 to 1–13.[26] Comerford had collected his third All-Ireland medal. He rounded off the year by claiming a third successive All-Star award.[27]

Comerford collected a fifth Leinster medal in 2007, as Kilkenny asserted their provincial dominance and defeated Wexford by 2–24 to 1–12.[28] On 2 September 2007 Kilkenny faced defeated Munster finalists and surprise All-Ireland semi-final winners Limerick in the championship decider. Kilkenny got off to a flying start with Eddie Brennan and Henry Shefflin scoring two goals within the first ten minutes to set the tone. Limerick launched a second-half comeback, however, "the Cats" were too powerful and cruised to a 2–19 to 1–15 victory.[29] It was Comerford's third All-Ireland medal.

Kilkenny secured the Leinster crown again in 2008, with Comerford collecting a sixth winners' medal following a 5–21 to 0-17 drubbing of Wexford.[30] On 8 September 2008 Kilkenny faced Waterford in the All-Ireland decider for the first time in forty-five years. In a disappointingly one-sided final, Kilkenny produced a near perfect seventy minutes as Waterford endured a nightmare afternoon. A 23-point winning margin, 3-24 from play, only two wides in the entire match and eight scorers in all with Eddie Brennan and Henry Shefflin leading the way in a 3–30 to 1–13 victory.[31] It was Comerford's fifth All-Ireland medal.

Comerford collected a seventh Leinster medal in 2009 as new challengers Dublin were bested by 2–18 to 0–18.[32] On 6 September Kilkenny were poised to become the second team ever in the history of hurling to win four successive All-Ireland championships when they faced Tipperary in the decider. For long periods Tipp looked the likely winners, however, late goals from Henry Shefflin and substitute Comerford finally killed off their efforts to secure a 2–22 to 0–23 victory.[33] Comerford had collected his sixth All-Ireland medal.

Decline

In 2010 Kilkenny defeated Galway in an eagerly-anticipated but ultimately disappointing provincial decider. A 1–19 to 1–12 victory gave Comerford an eighth Leinster medal.[34] The drive for a fifth successive All-Ireland crown reached a head on 5 September 2010, when Kilkenny faced Tipperary in the All-Ireland decider. "The Cats" lost talisman Henry Shefflin due to injury, while Tipperary's Lar Corbett ran riot and scored a hat-trick of goals as Comerford's side fell to a 4–17 to 1–18 defeat.[35]

Honours

Team

O'Loughlin Gaels
Kilkenny

Individual

Awards

References

  1. ^ Knox, John (15 January 2004). "Andy to lead the 'official?". Kilkenny People. Archived from the original on 19 January 2015. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
  2. ^ "Cats' Comerford calls time on inter-county career". RTÉ Sport. 12 May 2011. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
  3. ^ "Kilkenny Comerford calls it a day on his inter-county career". Kilkenny Advertiser. 20 May 2011. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
  4. ^ "Comerford - he thrilled, he dared and he always played with a smile". Kilkenny People. 18 May 2011. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
  5. ^ "Comerford calls time on Kilkenny career". GAA website. 12 May 2011. Archived from the original on 18 January 2015. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
  6. ^ Hogan, Vincent (15 October 2001). "Gaels blow up a storm to capture first crown". Irish Independent. Retrieved 6 September 2011.
  7. ^ "'Late, late men' strike for gold as 'Irelands fall away". Kilkenny People. 5 November 2003. Archived from the original on 1 April 2012. Retrieved 6 September 2011.
  8. ^ "O'Loughlin Gaels dethrone Birr/AIB Club C'ship round-up". RTÉ Sport. 30 November 2003. Archived from the original on 16 February 2008. Retrieved 6 September 2011.
  9. ^ "Bergin points the way for O'Loughlin's". Irish Times. 25 October 2010. Retrieved 6 September 2011.
  10. ^ "Result: O'Loughlin Gaels 0-14 Oulart-The-Ballagh 1-08". RTÉ Sport. 30 January 2011. Archived from the original on 3 February 2011. Retrieved 6 September 2011.
  11. ^ "Clarinbridge crowned club hurling champions". RTÉ Sport. 17 March 2011. Archived from the original on 20 March 2011. Retrieved 6 September 2011.
  12. ^ Breheny, Martin (9 July 2001). "Kilkenny devour Wexford in game of cat and mouse". Irish Independent. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
  13. ^ "Kilkenny edge out Cork". BBC Sport. 5 May 2002. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
  14. ^ "Kilkenny make it look easy". The Irish Emigrant. 11 June 2002. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
  15. ^ "Kilkenny 0-19 Wexford 0-17 - match report". Breaking News. 7 July 2002. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
  16. ^ "Stunning Kilkenny snatch and grab raid". Irish Independent. 6 May 2003. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
  17. ^ "Rampant Kilkenny retain Leinster crown". RTÉ Sport. 6 July 2003. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
  18. ^ O'Sullivan, Jim (15 September 2003). "Kilkenny stand firm under Cork onslaught". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
  19. ^ "Kilkenny dominate All Star hurling selection". RTÉ Sport. 26 November 2003. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
  20. ^ Knox, John (25 February 2004). "Martin Comerford named as Kilkenny captain". Kilkenny People. Archived from the original on 19 January 2015. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
  21. ^ O'Flynn, Diarmuid (14 June 2004). "Jacob takes the biscuit". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 14 March 2009.
  22. ^ "Cork savour sweet victory". Irish Examiner. 13 September 2004. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
  23. ^ O'Sullivan, Jim (3 February 2005). "Reigning Cats fire warning". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 14 March 2009.
  24. ^ O'Sullivan, Jim (4 July 2005). "Kilkenny hold nerve and stumble over the line". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 14 March 2009.
  25. ^ O'Connell, Jerome (5 May 2006). "Shefflin goals shatter Limerick's title dream". Limerick Leader. Archived from the original on 2 July 2013. Retrieved 9 March 2009.
  26. ^ O'Sullivan, Jim (4 September 2006). "A glorious 29th for Kilkenny". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
  27. ^ "Kilkenny dominate Hurling All-Star awards". RTÉ Sport. 25 November 2006. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
  28. ^ Canning, Ger (1 July 2007). "Result: Kilkenny 2-24 Wexford 1-12". RTÉ Sport. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
  29. ^ O'Sullivan, Jim (3 September 2007). "Cats cruise to 30th title". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
  30. ^ O'Flynn, Donal (2 August 2008). "Wexford out to move on from little blip". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
  31. ^ O'Sullivan, Jim (4 September 2010). "Classic Final: 2008 – Kilkenny 3-30, Waterford 1-13". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 15 May 2013.
  32. ^ O'Flynn, Diarmuid (6 July 2009). "Cats hold off Dublin's final charge". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 10 November 2009.
  33. ^ O'Flynn, Diarmuid (7 September 2009). "Where there's an iron will, there's a way". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
  34. ^ O'Flynn, Diarmuid (5 July 2010). "And so we still wait for that test..." Irish Examiner. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
  35. ^ O'Flynn, Diarmuid (6 September 2010). "Thunder and lightning final". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 14 May 2013.

Read other articles:

Untuk tokoh ini dalam sudut pandang Kristen, lihat Azura (tokoh Alkitab). AzuraNama lain Hazura Dewi Mulat Muladzura Suami/istriSyitsAnakAnwasOrang tuaAdam dan Hawa Adam (bapak)Hawa (ibu)KerabatIklima (saudari)Labuda (saudari) Qabil (saudara)Habil (saudara)Syits (saudara) Bagian dari seriIslam Rukun Iman Keesaan Allah Malaikat Kitab-kitab Allah Nabi dan Rasul Allah Hari Kiamat Qada dan Qadar Rukun Islam Syahadat Salat Zakat Puasa Haji Sumber hukum Islam al-Qur'an Sunnah (Hadis, Sirah) Ta...

 

Часть серии статей о Холокосте Идеология и политика Расовая гигиена · Расовый антисемитизм · Нацистская расовая политика · Нюрнбергские расовые законы Шоа Лагеря смерти Белжец · Дахау · Майданек · Малый Тростенец · Маутхаузен ·&...

 

Antti NurmesniemiBorn30 August 1927HämeenlinnaDied11 September 2003HelsinkiNationalityFinnishKnown forInterior designSpouseVuokko Eskolin-Nurmesniemi Antti Aarre Nurmesniemi (30 August 1927 in Hämeenlinna – 11 September 2003 in Helsinki) was a Finnish designer. He is perhaps best known for his coffee pots and his interior design work. Biography Antti Nurmesniemi's work includes enamel coffee pots and furniture such as the Jakkara sauna stool, as well as interior design work. He h...

Questa voce sull'argomento stagioni delle società calcistiche italiane è solo un abbozzo. Contribuisci a migliorarla secondo le convenzioni di Wikipedia. Segui i suggerimenti del progetto di riferimento. Voce principale: Associazione Calcio Palazzolo. Associazione Calcio MarzoliStagione 1951-1952Sport calcio Squadra Marzoli Palazzolo Allenatore Lodovico De Filippis Presidente Agostino Marzoli Serie C4º posto nel girone B. Retrocesso in IV Serie. 1950-1951 1952-1953 Si invita a s...

 

† Человек прямоходящий Научная классификация Домен:ЭукариотыЦарство:ЖивотныеПодцарство:ЭуметазоиБез ранга:Двусторонне-симметричныеБез ранга:ВторичноротыеТип:ХордовыеПодтип:ПозвоночныеИнфратип:ЧелюстноротыеНадкласс:ЧетвероногиеКлада:АмниотыКлада:Синапсиды�...

 

Form of socialism based on religious values Part of a series onSocialism HistoryOutline Development Age of the Enlightenment French Revolution Revolutions of 1848 Socialist calculation debate Socialist economics Ideas Calculation in kind Collective ownership Cooperative Common ownership Critique of political economy Economic democracy Economic planning Equal liberty Equal opportunity Free association Freed market Industrial democracy Input–output model Internationalism Labor-time calculatio...

Pierre GuyotatBiographieNaissance 9 janvier 1940Bourg-ArgentalDécès 7 février 2020 (à 80 ans)12e arrondissement de ParisSépulture Cimetière du Père-LachaiseNom de naissance Pierre Marie Philippe GuyotatPseudonyme DonalbainNationalité françaiseActivités Écrivain, dramaturge, journalistePériode d'activité 1961-2020Autres informationsDistinctions Liste détailléePrix Alfred-Née (1965)Prix DécembrePrix de la langue françaisePrix MédicisCommandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎T...

 

2020 Wyoming Democratic presidential caucuses ← 2016 April 17, 2020 2024 → ← AKOH →18 delegates (14 pledged, 4 unpledged)to the Democratic National ConventionThe number of pledged delegates won is determined by the popular vote   Candidate Joe Biden Bernie Sanders(withdrawn) Home state Delaware Vermont Delegate count 10 4 First round 10,105 (65.7%) 3,680 (23.9%) Final round 10,912 (70.9%) 4,206 (27.3%) Election results by county ...

 

Pemilihan umum Presiden Ukraina 20102004201517 Januari dan 7 Februari 2010Kandidat   Partai Partai Daerah Blok Yulia Tymoshenko Suara rakyat 12.481.266 11.593.357 Persentase 48.95% 45.47% Peta persebaran suara Hasil tanggal 7 Februari 2010, run-off.Biru dan kuning menandakan distrik tempat Yanukovych dan Tymoshenko menjadi kandidat terpilih tertinggi. Penyangkalan: Peta di atas tak menunjukkan derajat variasi pada dukungan calon antardistrik. Antardistrik tak memiliki jumlah pemili...

此條目可参照英語維基百科相應條目来扩充。 (2021年5月6日)若您熟悉来源语言和主题,请协助参考外语维基百科扩充条目。请勿直接提交机械翻译,也不要翻译不可靠、低品质内容。依版权协议,译文需在编辑摘要注明来源,或于讨论页顶部标记{{Translated page}}标签。 约翰斯顿环礁Kalama Atoll 美國本土外小島嶼 Johnston Atoll 旗幟颂歌:《星條旗》The Star-Spangled Banner約翰斯頓環礁�...

 

Israeli governmental ministry responsible for military and national defense matters Ministry of Defenseמשרד הביטחוןMinistry of Defense headquartersAgency overviewFormed1948JurisdictionGovernment of IsraelHeadquartersMatcal Tower, HaKirya, Tel Aviv32°4′30.97″N 34°47′24.55″E / 32.0752694°N 34.7901528°E / 32.0752694; 34.7901528Annual budget56 billion New ShekelMinister responsibleYoav Galant, Minister of DefenseWebsitewww.mod.gov.ilMinister of Defen...

 

Part of the LGBT rights seriesLegal status ofsame-sex unions Marriage Andorra Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Chile Colombia Costa Rica Cuba Denmark Ecuador Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Iceland Ireland Liechtenstein* Luxembourg Malta Mexico Nepal Netherlands1 New Zealand2 Norway Portugal Slovenia South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan United Kingdom3 United States4 Uruguay Recognized Israel5 Civil unions andregistered partnerships Bolivia Croatia Cyprus Czech...

Speed at which a body orbits around the barycenter of a system Not to be confused with Escape velocity. This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.Find sources: Orbital speed – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (September 2007) (Learn how and when to remove this message) Part of a series onAstrodynamics Orb...

 

Grand Canyon hiking trail Widforss TrailWidforss Point, with white Coconino Sandstone Kaibab Plateau, south flank upper left of Sumner Butte, at Granite Gorge (from South Kaibab Trail, on Tonto Platform)Length4.9 mi (7.9 km)Location36°13′25″N 112°03′53″W / 36.2237°N 112.0647°W / 36.2237; -112.0647 Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, United StatesTrailheadsWidforss TrailheadUseHikingElevation change300 ft (91 m)Highest point8,380 ft...

 

Malemort-sur-Corrèze Kommun Vapen Land  Frankrike Region Nouvelle-Aquitaine Departement Corrèze Arrondissement Brive-la-Gaillarde Kanton Malemort-sur-Corrèze Koordinater 45°10′N 1°33′Ö / 45.167°N 1.550°Ö / 45.167; 1.550 Yta 16,51 km²[1] Folkmängd 7 476 (2018-01-01)[2] Befolkningstäthet 453 invånare/km² Postnummer 19360 INSEE 19123 Geonames 6428359 OSM-karta 120822 Kommunens läge i regionen Nouvelle-Aquitaine i Frankrike Komm...

Pengkhotbah 4Lima Gulungan (Megilloth) lengkap pada Kodeks Leningrad (1008 Masehi), dengan urutan: Rut, Kidung Agung, Pengkhotbah, Ratapan dan Ester.KitabKitab PengkhotbahKategoriKetuvimBagian Alkitab KristenPerjanjian LamaUrutan dalamKitab Kristen21← pasal 3 pasal 5 → Pengkhotbah 4 (disingkat Pkh 4) adalah pasal keempat Kitab Pengkhotbah dalam Alkitab Ibrani dan Perjanjian Lama di Alkitab Kristen. Secara tradisional diyakini digubah oleh raja Salomo, putra raja Daud.[1]&#...

 

2016年夏季奥林匹克运动会莫桑比克代表團莫桑比克国旗IOC編碼MOZNOC莫三比克國家奧林匹克委員會2016年夏季奥林匹克运动会(里約熱內盧)2016年8月5日至8月21日運動員6參賽項目4个大项旗手开幕式、闭幕式:賈金·羅寶(皮划艇)[1][2][3]历届奥林匹克运动会参赛记录(总结)夏季奥林匹克运动会198019841988199219962000200420082012201620202024 2016年夏季奧林匹克運動會�...

 

富士產經集團大樓FCGビル從海面方向望去的FCG大樓,前方高度較低的建築為AQUA CiTY台場词源富士產經集團概要用途辦公室、電視製片廠、觀景台地點 日本 〒137-8088東京都港區台場二丁目4番8號坐标35°37′37″N 139°46′28″E / 35.62694°N 139.77444°E / 35.62694; 139.77444起造1993年4月26日竣工日1996年6月28日造价1,000億日元所有者富士媒體控股高度高度123 米屋顶123.45米�...

Battle between Armenians and Ottomans Battle of Holy Apostles MonasteryEarly 20th century photograph of Holy Apostles Monastery, where the battle took place.DateNovember 3–27, 1901LocationHoly Apostles Monastery Mush, Ottoman EmpireResult Armenians successfully escapedBelligerents Armenian Revolutionary Federation  Ottoman Empire • Kurdish tribesCommanders and leaders Andranik OzanianKevork Chavush Ferikh PashaAli PashaStrength 22[a] (per Andranik)[1]30[2]–3...

 

.gh

Internet country code top-level domain for GhanaThis article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.Find sources: .gh – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (July 2017) (Learn how and when to remove this message) .ghIntroduced19 January 1995TLD typeCountry code top-level domainStatusActiveRegistryGhana Network Informat...