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!