Final Action: Another busy week for Gaeil Triucha. We lost out in the U-16 final to Scotstown. Our minors beat Castleblayney in the championship semi-final to make the final for the first time in 14 years. This is to be played in October. Our U-12s play the division 1 final this Saturday in Blackhill against Monaghan Harps at 5pm. Again, support for the boys would be appreciated.

Seniors: We drew 2 league matches in the last week, drawing with Monaghan Harps at home on Wednesday night 0-15 each, and drawing away to Doohamlet 2-12 to 3-9 on Saturday last. Winning 0-7 to 0-6 at half time of the harps game, we then blitzed the third quarter of the game to lead 0-14 0-8 after 47mins. The Harps then hit 6 successive s points to level the game in injury time. Mark Counihan responded with a point in the second minute of injury time, before the harps levelled again a minute later to finish the game 0-15 each. Our team and scorers v Harps were: Ian Treanor; Niall McQuillan, Niall Feely, Mike Treanor; Damien McRory (0-1), Barry Cuddy, Rory Treanor (0-1); Niall McMeel, Pauric Treanor (0-1); John Treanor (0-1), Mark Counihan (0-4), Niall Coyle (0-3); Brendan Treanor, Daniel McKenna (0-3, 2f, 1x45m), Gary Meehan. Subs used: John McCarron for Mike Treanor (39mins), Christopher McKenna (0-1) for Gary Meehan (46mins) & Padraig McKenna for John Treanor (58mins).

Reserve Div. 1 (B’s): We lost away to Magheracloone last Thursday night, 0-10 to 1-10. Drawing at half time 0-6 each, we conceded an early second goal which ultimately separated the sides at the end. Our team and scorers were: Ian Treanor; Eoghan Kelly, Pauric Treanor, John McCarron; Justin Halligan (0-1), Paddy McKenna, Michael McCrudden; Kieran Feely, Gary Feely; Paul Donaghue (0-1), Gary Meehan (0-5, 2f), Gary Todd; Martin Owens (0-1), Dermot McKenna (0-1), Daniel Finnegan (0-1). Subs Used: Kevin Treanor for Gary Todd (43mins), Niall Treanor for Kieran Feely (48mins), Christopher McKenna for Martin Owens (53mins) & Damian McCarron for Daniel Finnegan (58mins). We were due to play Monaghan Harps on Wednesday night last. We follow this with an away match with Latton this Friday 2^nd September at 7pm.

Reserve Div. 3 (C’s): We have only 1 game remaining in this competition, which is away to Aughnamullen in September.

Reserve Div. 4 (D’s): Our last game of the season is this Sunday away to Monaghan Harps at 12.30pm.

Minors: We beat Castleblayney 0-11 to 0-10 in the championship semi-final last Tuesday evening. Our team and scorers were: Niall Rooney; Mark McQuaid, Daragh McKenna, Fergal O’Neill; John McAnanley, Chrissy Curran (0-2), Daragh McGinn; Padraig McKenna (0-2), Paddy McMeel; Shane Treanor, Chrissy McKenna (0-5), Christopher McAnanley (0-1); Paul McMeel, Adam Treanor (0-1), Niall Skinnader. We then beat Clontibret last Monday 2-12 to 1-8 to finish in a three way play off for the semi-final. These play-offs will take place in the coming week, refer to our website & twitter account, @truaghgaels, for latest news. Our team on the night was: Niall Rooney; Mark McQuaid, Daragh McKenna, Fergal O’Neill; John McAnanley, Chrissy Curran, Daragh McGinn; Padraig McKenna, Paddy McMeel; Shane Treanor, Chrissy McKenna, Niall Skinnader; Christopher McAnanely, Adam Treanor, Paul McMeel. Subs used: Cathal McAnespie for Paul McMeel, Noel Flood for Shane Treanor and Cain McKenna for Mark McQuaid.

AI Hurling Tickets: Members who wish to be entered into the ballot for AI hurling final tickets please forward their names to Majella (0861021469) before Friday at 7pm. Tickets will be drawn out on Friday night.

Lotto Jackpot now €1,800: There was no winner of last week’s jackpot. The numbers were: 3, 5, 13, 14. There were 3 match 3 winners each winning €70: Jack McCarville, Micko’s Dream c/o Kay Tranor & Michael Treanor-Mon Electrical. Next week’s jackpot is €1,800. Check team: Josie’s team.

Strictly Come Dancing: The dancers have began their lessons. 14 couples are being taken through their routines in preparation for the big event in October. The official launch night will take place on Saturday 17^th September in St. Mellans.

O-35 Tournament: Our 0-35 tournament started last weekend with 2 groups of matches played. In the first group, 6 games were played, with Truagh and Scotstown finishing in the top 2 qualifying to the cup competition. Monaghan Harps and Eire Og completed the group and now enter the shield competition. In the second group, there was 3 games played with Clontibret and Eglish finishing in the top 2 qualifying for the cup semi-finals, and Keady forwarding to the shield competition. The cup and shield semi-finals take place this Sunday 4^th September in St. Mellans from 5.30pm. In the cup semi-finals, Truagh play Eglish, while Clontibret play Scotstown. In the shield, Monaghan Harps play Aghabog, while Eire Og play Keady.

Club Shop: The club shop will is now open each Tuesday between 6.30pm-7.30pm and every Thursday and Friday evening between 7-8pm.

U-6s: Coaching for 4, 5 & 6 year old boys and girls switches to Thursday evenings along with the U-8s between 7-8pm. All welcome.

U-8s: training continues every Thursday 7-8pm in St. Mellans.

U-10s: took part in the co go games blitz in Clontibret last Saturday. Well done to all involved and thanks to Ciaran Rafferty for travelling to referee. Training continues every Thursday 7-8pm in St. Mellans.

U-12s: Our a1 team take on Monaghan Harps in the div 1 final this Saturday 3rd September at 5pm in Blackhill. Bus leaves St. Mellans at 3.30pm. Please come along and support. Hard luck to our u12s a2 team who were beaten in the semi final last Saturday by Emerald Sarfields.

U-14s: next game is against Magheracloone on Saturday 10^th September. Venue and time to be confirmed. Training continues as per management.

U-16s: Hard luck to our u16s who were beaten in the league final by Scotstown last Friday evening. Our next game for u16s is in the semi final of the championship on Thursday 8th of September at 6.30pm were we play either Monaghan harps or Killanny.
Camogie:

Seniors: A text will be circulated regarding training.

Juveniles: training on Saturday at 11am. Deirdre, Orla and Catherine are on duty this week. New players are very welcome.

Lucky Square: Congratulations to Mackie Treanor who was last week’s winner of the lucky square.  Could anyone that owes for the lucky square please see Majella. Thank you to all who support.

Congratulations: to Siobhan, Mairead, Mary and the county camogie team on their second consecutive all Ireland win. They beat Wicklow in the final on a score of 1-12 to 1-7. This is a great boost for camogie in county Monaghan and the club are very proud of you all. Well Done.

Good Luck: to Sharon McQuillan and Gerard McCaffrey who tie the knot this Saturday. We wish them a long and happy life together and we look forward to the celebrations.

 

 

Ladies Football:

U-12’s: Play Carrickmacross in the final of this competition. Date, time and venue yet to be confirmed. Training continues Tuesday and Thursday at 6.30pm.

U-14’s: Training continues as per management. U-14 Championship is to commence in early September.

U-16’s: Played Donaghmoyne in the semi final of this competition last Tuesday.  Unfortunately after a very strong first half by our girls, Donaghmoyne came back to beat to beat us by a single point.  Hard luck to our girls and management.

Minors: We had a very convincing win over Donaghmoyne on Thursday evening last.  Our next minor game will be away to Scotstown, no date as yet.

Senior A’s: Play Emyvale A in St Mellans on Friday 9th Sept at 7pm.
Senior B’s: Training continues as per management.
Reserves: We were beaten last Wednesday by Donaghmoyne.

Good Luck: To Maggie, Natasha, Caoimhe, Eileen and the Monaghan seniors who are in the All Ireland semi final in Birr on Saturday 3rd September where they take on Kerry at 5pm.  We hope that they are successful in their attempt to reach the All-Ireland Final and we ask that as many as possible can make the journey to support the girls.

A decade of sport 2000-2010: On Saturday night last we launched a book composed by our very own Margaret Treanor. Inside this you will find match reports, team line outs, pictures and all the momentous moments over the last 10 years. This is available from any of our committee members at €10.

 

 

Hurling:

 

Seniors: play Inniskeen tonight, Thursday, at 7pm.

U-16s: Played Clontibret in the semi final on Tuesday last. Result next week.

U-12s:. Training continues on Monday and Wednesday evenings at 6.30pm.

 

Under 8 & 10s: Training on Monday and Wednesday evenings at 6.30pm. Anyone interested in trying out or starting hurling are welcome to attend.

Handball:

 

Juvenile Coaching: We hope to start our juvenile coaching in September shortly. We would advise  all players, old and new, to get back into the alley for some early practicing. We will also have a short meeting of all the coaches involved in last years coaching and hoping to recruit new coaches in order to help facilitate sessions. We would encourage parents who want to take part in the coaching of the juveniles to contact any member of the committee.

Outstanding Finals: There are a few outstanding finals to be played from last season. All delays were due to injuries, but we would ask all players involved to try and get a few practise games and get the matches played asap.