Seniors:
Scotstown were hit with a sucker punch right at the end of their SFL
clash with Castleblayney on Saturday last, as the Faughs scored a goal
from a penalty to give them a two point win. Castleblayney took an
early lead in the game at Oram, before Scotstown drew level midway
through the first half. Scotstown hit the next four points, but
‘Blayney whittled down the lead to trail by two at the break, 0-9 to
0-7. The Blues preserved a two point lead for the majority of the
second half, but just when it looked like they had done enough to earn
a victory, they conceded a penalty in added time. Dermot Malone
rattled the net with the resulting kick to win the game. The final
round of Senior League games take place this Saturday at 4:30pm, with
Scotstown at home to Magheracloone. There are five teams including
Scotstown still battling for the last semi-final place, so it is still
all to play for in the league.
B Team:
The RFL Division One semi-final game at home to Magheracloone has been
set for Saturday, October 13th.
C Team:
Scotstown face Emyvale in the RFL Division Three Final on Sunday,
October 7th in Gavan Duffy Park, Monaghan at 1pm. Good luck to all
involved in their quest for the double!
Under 16s:
Scotstown finally came out on top at the end of an epic under-16
Championship Final replay at Oram on Saturday, with a 2-13 to 1-15
victory over Donaghmoyne. Scotstown had the better of the first half,
and led by two points at the break. Donaghamoyne had the aid of the
strong breeze in the second half, and a goal with eight minutes left gave
them hope of victory. Scotstown showed great determination to stay in
the game, and they kept their lead until last minute pointed free
salvaged a draw for the Fontenoys. Both sides looked tired in the
extra-time that followed, but Donaghmoyne had the momentum and
outscored Scotstown by three points to two by the end of the first
period. The game looked over for Scotstown as they trailed by a point
with just two minutes remaining, until Kieran Treanor found the back
of the net with a left footed strike. Donaghmoyne got one back before
the final whistle went to confirm a Scotstown win by the narrowest of
margins. The Scotstown team and scorers were: Ciaran Toal; Rory
McCarthy, Caolan McElwain, Philip O’Connell; James Sherry, Enda
McAloon, Ben McDevitt; Jack Turley (captain), Brendan Boylan (0-1);
James Sherry (0-2), Francis Maguire (0-3), Shane McMahon; Kevin
Treanor, Conor McKenna (1-4), Kieran Treanor (1-3). Substitutes used:
Jamie McCarey, Conor Bogue, Garbhan Harraghy, John Caulfield. Well
done to the players, manager Sean McKenna, and selectors Austin
Corrigan, Gerard Sherry, Cormac Morgan and Macartan McKenna. Best
wishes and a speedy recovery to Philip O’Connell who sustained an
injury during the game. Anyone interested in ordering a DVD of the
Under 16 Championship Final and replay can do so by contacting
Macartan McKenna on 086-3425380. Prices are €25 for the 2 games, or
€15 for 1 game.
Coaching Courses:
There are a number of upcoming coaching courses being organised by
Monaghan GAA. Venues are to be confirmed, but the dates are:
Foundation – 12th & 13th October; and 30th November & 1st December.
Level One Children – 2nd, 3rd & 10th November. Level One Youth/Adult –
16th, 17th, 23rd & 24th November. For more details contact Paul
O’Connor on 086-8374827 or email developmentmanager.monaghan@gaa.ie
Ned Run Presentation:
The presentation of cheques (proceeds of the Ned Run) to the nominated
charities took place on Saturday night in the Social Club at the
Complex. Representatives of Monaghan Hospice Home Care & the Irish
Heart Foundation were in attendance to accept €3500 for each charity.
Thank you once again to everyone who supported the event.
Ciste:
The September Ciste draw took place last Saturday night in the Social
Club. The winners were: €700 Peter Cavanagh, Tullyvogey; €300 James
Boylan, Druminane; €100 Dermot Maguire, Ballinode; €100 Patricia
Halligan, Caledon; €100 Jim Sherry, Stracunnion; €100 Enda Keenan,
Tydavnet; €100 Niall Boylan, Sruveel; €100 Paul Bennett, Tonyclea.
Sellers Prizes: €30 Sean Murphy and €30 Martin Casey. The next draw
takes place on Saturday 27th October 2012.
Ciorcal Gaeilge:
Conversational Irish continues at the Complex each Tuesday at 8:30pm.
Beidh fáilte roimh gach éinne.
Dublin City Marathon:
Damien “Blondie” McKenna and Keith McGonnell have taken on the
challenge of completing the Dublin City Marathon next month in aid of
the Shauna McPhillips Rett Syndrome Fund. Sponsorship cards are
available in local shops – please give generously for this worthy
cause.
Ladies Minors:
Training continues every Tuesday and Thursday at 7.30pm in Kilmore.
Ladies U12s:
Well done to the Under 12 team and management on reaching the Division
One Final which was played last Sunday. The girls battled hard
throughout the game, but were out played by a stronger ONeill
Shamrocks team. The committee would like to thank Gerard, Martin and
Pauline for all their hard work and dedication throughout the year.
Keep Free:
Back by popular demand – “All Star Mr & Mrs”, keep free Saturday the
3rd of November for a night not to be missed!
By michael Sun 7th Oct
