Entertainment & Cycle Fundraiser: This Saturday 23^rd August, we welcome back Francis McKenna to the parish. Francis courageously cycled from Mizen Head to Malin Head last weekend in aid of SOSAD. As part of this welcome, a function in St. Mellans is being held this Saturday night with entertainment from the Murphys. Proceeds are to go to Sosad. Then on Sunday 24^th, a Tour of Truagh cycle is taking place, with a 40km and 100km circuit the options for cyclists. The cycle starts at 9am with registration from 8am.

Seniors: We lost at home to Clontibret last Wednesday in the SFL, 2-7 to 1-13. Losing 1-4 to 0-10, we euqlised late in the game but to fall to a very late goal by Clontibret. Our Team and scorers were: Ian Treanor; John McCarron, Niall Feely, Darren Todd; John Treanor, Rory, Paudie McKenna, Pauric Treanor (2-1), Niall McMeel; Niall Rooney, Chrissy McAnanley, Chrissy McKenna (0-3); Barry Cuddy, Daniel McKenna (0-2), Mark Counihan (0-1). Subs Used: Daniel Finnegan for Chrissy McAnaley and Sean McKenna for Mark Counihan. We then played at home to Scotstown last Sunday where we finished second best, 2-12 to 3-14. Our team and scorers were: Ian Treanor; John McCarron, Niall Feely, Darren Todd; Niall Coyle, Rory Treanor, Paudie McKenna (0-2), Pauric Treanor, Barry Cuddy; John Treanor, Niall McMeel, Daniel McKenna (1-2f); Daniel Finnegan (1-0), Chrissy McKenna (0-5, 2f), Mark Counihan (0-2). Subs Used: Niall Rooney for John Treanor (47mins) & Aidan Coyle for Rory Treanor (B/C-50mins). We play Currin in round 1B of the championship this Friday at 8.15pm in Emyvale.

Reserves C: Hard luck to our C team who lost out to Killanny in the reserve championship final last Saturday evening, 1-10 to 1-11. Killanny started the match the stronger and were 0-4 to 0-1 up after 11minutes. By the 23^rd minute we have reduced the deficit to just a point, 0-4 to 0-5. However, Killanny finished with more scores, scoring the game’s first goal in injury time to leave the half time score Gaeil Triucha 0-4 Killanny 1-7. Points were shared in the first 10 minutes of the second half before we scored our first point from play in the 43^rd and 47^th minute to leave a goal between the sides. In the 52^nd minute, sub Aidan Kerr scored our only goal of the game which was quickly followed by points from Brendan Treanor and Chrissy McAnanley to put us in front for the first time in the 56^th minute. It was Killanny who oushed on though scoring 2 points in the 57^th and 58^th minute to swing the lead in their favour by the full time whistle. Our team and scorers were: Martin Treanor; Niall Treanor, Darren Todd;; Ryan McKenna, Michael McCartan, Cathal McAnespie; Paul McMeel, Kieran Feely; Aarron Treanor (0-2), Brendan Treanor (0-3, 2f), Chrissy Meehan; Niall Skinnader , Chrissy McAnanley (0-5f), Subs: Chrissy Todd for Chrissy Meehan (38mins), Aidan Kerr (1-0) for Paul McMeel (47mins) & Damian McCarron for Chrssy Todd (61misn). We now revert back to the league where we play Killanny in the semi-finals at St. Mellans this Sunday at 1.30pm.

Minors: We were beaten in the division 2 championship last Tuesday evening, 0-15 to 3-12. We were due to play Cremartin in the minor league semi-final on Tuesday last. Check twitter for updates.

Well Done: to club players Gary McCaffrey and James McKenna who were on the Monaghan team which captured the U-16 intercounty Buncrana cup last weekend.

Recreational Tournament: Well done to all who played in the Eire Og recreational tournament last Friday evening, where we overcame Scostown to retain the O’Reilly Cup.

U-16: We play away in the U-16 league against St. Patricks in Drumhowewan on Thursday 21^st August at 7.15pm. We are due to play Scostown in the championship semi-final on Thursday 28^th August at 7pm.

U-14: We were due to play away to Scotstown on Wednesday 20^th August. We then play at home to Monaghan Harps next Saturday, 23^rd August at 12pm.

U-10: Training each Thursday evening between 7-8pm.

U-6 & 8s: Training each Thursday evening between 7-8pm. All welcome.

Lotto Jackpot now €9,100: There was no winner of last week jackpot prize of €9,000. The numbers drawn last week were: 10, 12, 17, 18. There were 5 match 3 winners each receiving €20:  Cathal McAnespie, Connor Nessa+Sarah, Patsy Donaghue, Raymond Treanor (Yearly Ticket) and Anthony McKenna-Drumcondra (YT). Sellers Prize: Josie Brady & Eilish Treanor. Next week’s jackpot is €9,100. Check Team: Gary’s. The lotto draw will take place at 10.30pm each Sunday night. All tickets must be submitted before 10.15 to ensure entry.

Club Membership: Club membership for 2014 can be paid by contacting Barry Cuddy-00447543565614or Pauric Treanor-0868934092.

Club Shop/DVDs: The double DVD boxset of our All Ireland win is now available to purchase. Priced at €20, it includes the full All Ireland final as well as highlights of the matchesenroute to Croke Park. The DVD also carries interviews with players and supporters as well as footage from the homecoming. The DVDs were excellently produced by Lavery Photo and Video and is an essential item in every supporter’s DVD collection. The boxset can be purchased in the club shop. Club merchandise orders can be made to Eilish on 0877857680. The shop is open each Thursday between 7-8pm. Club school bags are now available to purchase at €15.

Field Bookings: Field bookings for training sessions can be requested by email to pro.truagh.monaghan@gaa.ie.

Cairde: Thanks to all Cairde members who continue to renew their subscriptions. Anyone who wishes to become a Cairde member or renew their membership can contact Niall on 0860604386.Support your club, share the rewards.

Hurling:
Seniors– We conceded last Thursday’s SHL game v Castleblayney due to lack of player numbers. This Thursday we play at home to Clontibret at 7.30pm. The semi-finals of the competition are due to take place next Thursday, 28^th August.

U-14: We lost to Carrickmacross last Friday, 0-2 to 3-5. We were due to play away to Castleblayney on 18^th August at 7.15pm. We then play at home to Monaghan Harps next Monday at 7pm. Training each Friday 7-8pm. All welcome.

 

 

Ladies:

U10/12: u12 team are playing in a challenge game this eve against Eire Og in St Mellans at 6.30pm.

 

U14/U16: Our U14 girls team suffered an opening round defeat to Castleblaney in the Division 2 championship last week on a scoreline of 4-12 to 2-11. This competition was a step up for our girls who had been competing in Division 3 of the league this year. Despite this defeat this group of girls can be very pleased with their performance in this game. Team and scorers were Eabha Campbell, Megan Markey, Emma Mc Aree, Meabh Mc Cluskey, Megan Mc Quaid, Emma Kelly, Morgan Mc Kenna (1-7), Aoife Mc Quillan, Colleen Mc Gee, Laura Mc Kenna (0-2), Aoibhinn Treanor, Ethna Boyle (1-2), Aoife Tierney.

Commiserations to Lynda Mc Meel and the rest of the Monaghan ladies U16 team on their defeat to Tipperary in the All Ireland B semi final last weekend.

Our U16 girls team are due to resume their league campaign with a home game against Doohamlet this evening Thursday 21st August at 7pm.

Training for all U14/U16 girls continues on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7pm to 8pm

 

Minors & Seniors: Our senior team were due to play Emyvale in the reserve final at home last night Wednesday 20th August. Results will be in next weeks notes.

 

 Liathroid Laimhe.

See County notes for Details.

40 Years Celebrations.  St.Mellans Handball Club will be celebrating a major milestone in 2014 as we ring in the clubs 40th year in existence, the committee are currently hard at work organising a gala night to celebrate the occasion, we will be publishing a booklet for the event and hope to have a launch night for it in the not too distance future, if anyone inside or even outside the club have any old photo’s or memorabilia from the past 40 years we would very grateful for all the help.

Back in Action. Unfortunately as the nights become longer and as the summer comes to a close the attention begins to switch from the green grass to the indoors of the alley, as that time of year again approaches we are encouraging all players to get back into the swing of things before all events kick off, we would ask parents to try and get juveniles back down as we hope to get juvenile events up and running earlier this year to run alongside the re-opening of the schools, so keep an eye out for notes of all on-goings but be down practicing in the meantime.

AGM. The club will be holding the AGM next month and we would like to ask people of the area to consider coming on board this term to help out, as the club grows steadily bigger each year the amount of organising events leagues etc also increases, so as the old saying goes “many hands make light work”.