Inter-Provincial Championships:

Darren Hughes captained the Ulster team to a convincing 3-16 to 0-13 victory over Connacht on Sunday last in Sligo. Munster will be the opponents in the Final which takes place on Sunday at the Athletic Grounds, Armagh. Throw-in is at 2pm.

Shamrock Cup:

The Final of this competition takes place next Wednesday, February 29th at Cloghan where Monaghan Under-21’s will take on Tyrone. Throw-in is at 8pm and a number of Scotstown representatives will be expected to feature on the night. Best of luck lads!

U14 Training:

Training on Monday night at 7pm and Wednesday at 6.15pm at the Kilmore East training grounds.

U12 Training:

Training begins Thursday, February 23rd from 7-8pm at the Kilmore East Training Grounds, and continues every Thursday at the same time.

GAA For All:

The Farney GAA For All Day is an initiative from the Monaghan Coaching & Games Development Committee to make our games inclusive to all. It is aimed at 5-18 year olds with a Learning/Intellectual disability and takes place on Saturday, March 3rd from 10.30am to 12.30pm at St. Macartan’s College, Monaghan. Contact Paul O’Connor on (086)8374827 or email developmentmanager.monaghan@gaa.ie for more details.

Rith 2012:

The “Rith 2012” Irish Relay Run takes place this March, coinciding with Seachtain na Gaeilge. The festival aims to support and encourage the speaking of Irish at a community/local level, and to celebrate the Irish language and culture. It comes to County Monaghan on March 10th. Visit www.rith.ie to find out how you can get involved.

Conversational Irish:

Continues on Tuesday nights in the Social Club at 8.30pm. All welcome.

Coaching Course:

Upcoming Level One Youth & Adult Coaching Course on March 2nd & 3rd and on March 9th & 10th. Venue and tutors to be confirmed.

Registration:

There will be an opportunity to pay registration fees this Sunday, February 26th in the Complex from 12.15pm-2pm (after second Mass). Registrar Ronnie McDermott will be on hand to accept membership payments for the year ahead – Youth Member €10, Full Member €30, Season Member €150. Season membership includes entry to all home games, plus Ciste subscription for the year. Support your local club by becoming a member.

Ciste:

The Ciste draw takes place this Saturday night, February 25th in the Social Club at the Complex.

Bar Rota:

Frank McKenna and Matt McCrudden will be on duty this weekend.

Complex Booking:

The Sports Complex is available for any type of event, and the Gym is available for any sporting activity. It is important that you to check that the facilities are available and that you book the complex in advance. Arthur King is our contact person to arrange bookings, and his mobile number is (086)8516944.

Sympathy:

Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of the late Kieran Finlay, Ballybay; Pat Beagon, Stranooden and Owen Cassidy, Eshnadarragh (formerly Drummans).

Handball:

So far this year the Tydavnet Handball Club is making a big splash in the Adult Championships. Already the Novice Two title has been claimed by Paul Cassidy when he defeated fellow clubman Cormac in the Final. Brendan Finan has made the Junior Final by defeating St Mellan’s John Treanor on Sunday night last. He will now meet another Truagh player, Christopher Pat John in the Junior Final, and win or lose he will be promoted to the Senior grade for next season. In the Novice Three grade, Kevin McCague has also made the Final where he will play St Mellan’s Patrick McKenna. Kevin is already assured of Novice 2 handball in the year ahead. In the Minor Final, Sean Mohan takes on former world champion Darren Doherty from Emyvale. He will be hoping that he can bring his A game to the match, as Doherty is one of the top players on the national and international circuit. Finally, it looks like we may also have David Treanor in the Novice 4 Final where he would meet Frank McKenna, but this depends on the result of an appeal at County Board level. The Novice 4, Novice 3, Junior and Minor Final have been provisionally booked for St Mellan’s on Saturday, February 25th with start times to be finalised.

Juvenile Handball:

The three sections of the juvenile leagues are progressing well and following are the groups: Group 1 players are Ronan King, Mark Mohan, Conor McMahon, Lorcan Deery, James Sherry, Liam McCague, Darragh McCague, Killian Sherry, Ronan Clerkin and Eanna Deery. Group 2 players are James McCague, James Curley, Conor Mohan, Fintan Hackett, Shane McMahon, James Sherry, Casey Treanor, Ben McDevitt, James Leonard, Adrian Grew, Kieran McGuirk and Gareth McDonnell. Group 3 players are Gary Holohan, Kevin Treanor, Emmet King, James Morrow, Sean Mohan, Michael McCrarren, Conor Leonard, Steven McDonnell, Conor Bogue, David Stirratt, Kieran Treanor and Conor Boylan.

Ladies Player Meeting:

There will be a Senior and Minor Ladies player meeting this Sunday, February 24th at 12.30pm in the Complex. All players please attend.

Ladies U16 Training:

Training in the Complex on Monday, February 27th from 7-8pm. All girls wishing to play please come along.

Community Games U12 Girls football:

Training continues every Sunday at 12.30pm at the Kilmore East training grounds for all those who will still be 12 after the 31st of July 2012.

Keep Fit:

It’s that time of year again, so let’s get a head start before those wet nights round Kilmore. Let Lisa and Tina put you through your paces while having a laugh. Keep fit every Monday and Thursday night in the Complex at 8pm.

Ladies County Dinner Dance:

This takes place in the Sports Complex on Friday, February 24th. Anyone requiring tickets please contact Committee members. Music by Rula Bula.

Keep Free:

Saturday, March 24th for the Annual Scotstown Ladies Awards Night.