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Scotstown Notes

May 1st, 2012

Senior League: Scotstown lost out to Latton at home last week on a score score of 1-6 to 2-9. The Scotstown team was: R. Beggan; D. McArdle, W. Carroll, D. Morgan; B. McMeel, F. McPhillips, C. Treanor; D. McCague, F. Caulfield; O. Heaphey, B. McGinnity (1-2), S. Carey (0-2); J. Hamill (0-2), K. Hughes, M. McDevitt. Subs used: D. McCrudden, S. Mohan, E. Beggan, D. McNally, S. Rice. We made the short trip Truagh on Sunday last, but came home empty handed as a result of a 0-11 to 1-5 defeat. The team was: R. Beggan; D. Morgan (0-1), W. Carroll, E. Beggan; D. McArdle, D. Hughes, F. McPhillips; F. Caulfield, S. Sherry; S. Carey (0-2), J. Turley, J. Hamill; B. McGinnity (0-1),; K. Hughes (1-1), D. McCrudden. Subs used: D. McCague, E. Maguire. A home game against Currin is next on the list on Friday, May 11th.

O’Duffy Cup: Our B team make the trip south to Carrickmacross for the O’Duffy Cup (Championship) tomorrow evening Friday, May 4th. Throw-in is at 7.15pm, and extra-time will be played if necessary.

Crawley Cup: The C team began their Crawley Cup Championship campaign with a hard fought victory over Blackhill last Friday evening, April 27th. The final score was 1-9 to 1-7. Scotstown team: C. Mohan; N. Corrigan, F. Treanor, C. Boylan; Mark Corrigan, Damien McKenna, Michael Corrigan; Damien F McKenna (0-2), N. McCarville (0-1); S. Rice (0-2), G. Corrigan (0-2), M. McCague; R. McKenna (1-1), D. McCarville, C. Corrigan (0-1). Substitutes used: E. Maguire, P. Sherlock, A. Carbin, M. Clerkin, D. Stirrat. The lads are not in action again until May 20th when they play Sean McDermotts in a home fixture in Reserve Division Three.

Recreational Football: The recreational team resume training tonight, Thursday at 7.45pm in Kilmore. New players welcome.

Minors: The minors had two more good wins away against Clontibret last week, and at home to Monaghan Harps on Monday night. Their next outing is away to Carrickmacross on Tuesday, May 8th with a 7.30pm start.

Under 16’s: The Division One side beat Monaghan Harps away last Thursday night by 2-10 to 0-11. They face Doohamlet away next Thursday evening, May 10th. The B team lost to Rock Emmets last week, and are in action again tonight away to Corduff at 7pm.

Under 14’s: The Division Five team play Monaghan Harps away tonight, Thursday May 3rd at 7pm. Good luck to our Under 14 Division One team who play Emyvale this Saturday, May 5th in the Championship Final in Truagh at 12 noon. Any and all support would be greatly appreciated.

Under 12’s: The Under 12 teams were in action in the Spring Leagues on Saturday last at Emyvale. The B team drew with their Emyvale counterparts, while the A team notched another victory in the second game of the day.

Talk Sport for Shauna: Fundraiser for Shauna McPhillips Retts Syndrome Fund, hosted by Marty Morrissey and featuring top Irish sports personalities on this Sunday, May 6th at 8pm in the Hillgrove Hotel. Admission is €10.

Come Dine With An Bhoth: Our latest fundraiser is based on the popular TV show ‘Come Dine With Me’. We are looking for people to host a fun evening on Saturday 26th May by inviting family and as many friends as you know to your house for dinner. If you fancy yourself as a bit of a Jamie or Gordon please contact any committee member.

Conversational Irish: Continues on Tuesday evenings at 8.30pm in the Social Club at the Complex.  

Ciste: The draw took place in the Social Club on Saturday night, and the winners were – €700 Paudge McKenna, Feebaghbane; €300 Val Donegan, Tydavnet; €100 Lilly Sherry, Drumdesco; €100 Niall Maguire, Ballinode; €100 John Joe Sherlock, Tullyvogey; €100 Pete McAree, Tydavnet; €100 Martin Dinkin, Telaydan; €100 Noreen McCafferty, Dublin. Sellers Prize: €30 Paddy Sherry and €30 Gerard Caulfield.

Bar Rota: Frank McKenna and Matt McCrudden will be on duty at the weekend.

Sympathy: All involved with the club were saddened to learn of the passing of former Scotstown coach Paul Hughes who died on Tuesday last. Buzzer as he was known, made a big impression in his time with the club, and was part of the coaching setup that won the League title in 2009. Condolences to his family and friends – Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. The club would also like to extend sympathy to the family and friends of Mary Kate McCaffrey, Knocknalun; Geraldine Garvey, Silverstream.

Ladies Notes:

Senior Ladies: Training continues every Tuesday and Thursday at 7.15pm in Kilmore. All players should be in Kilmore no later than 7pm. The girls are out again in the League away to Emyvale this weekend. See the official fixtures for the exact date and time.

Ladies Minors: Training continues every Tuesday and Thursday at 7.15pm in Kilmore – all players should be at Kilmore no later than 7pm.

Ladies U16’s: The girls take on Monaghan Harps in the League at Rooskey this week – see the official fixtures for date and time. Training continues every Tuesday and Thursday at 7.15pm in Kilmore. All players should be at Kilmore no later than 7pm.

Ladies U14’s: Training continues every Thursday night at 6.30pm at Kilmore.

Ladies U10’s: Training continues every Monday at 6.30pm at Kilmore. Anyone interested in helping out with coaching the Under 10’s please feel free to come along.

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