Sean McDermotts
Sean’s Notes
Fixtures U14 Sat 23rd March Doohamlet V Seans (A) 12.00
U21. Sun 24th March Emyvale V Seans (A) 2.00pm
Adult Team news. Our adult team had a challenge game with Drung on Saturday last and although ending up on the wrong side of the result this game proved to be a very useful exercise. Training continues on Tuesday nights at 7.30pm and on Friday at 8.00pm all players are reminded to bring both boot and runners to these sessions. The junior league (Dr Ward Cup) competition commences on Sunday 31st March our boys take on Scotstown in the opening game of that competition, throw in time is 4.00pm.
Under 21. This competition commences on Sunday next with a visit to Emyvale at 2.00pm, at time of going to press this fixture is going ahead as scheduled, but in case there is any last minute changes all panellists are advised to attend Friday’s adult training session at 8.00pm.
Under 8/10. An information/registration night will be held in the complex this Friday 22nd March at 7.30pm parents and children involved in the Under8/10 age groups are invited and encouraged to attend. Outdoor coaching and activity sessions will commence on Saturday 6th April with sessions running in the morning from 10.00am -11.00am, midweeks sessions will commence on Wednesday evenings as soon as daylight hours allow and these will be from 6.45pm to 7.30pm. A work shop gear toward Under10/12 coaches will be held in St Macartan’s College on Wednesday 20th and 27th March commencing at 7.30pm-9.30pm.
First Aid course. The club are organising a First Aid Course geared towards providing under age team mentors with sufficient knowledge to treat and deal with injuries that may occur during the course of training or games. Course duration is 15 hours which will be delivered over 5 weeks; participants who successfully complete the course will receive accreditation certificates. Start date is next Tuesday night 26th March in the complex from 7.00 -10.00 pm. All participation costs will be borne by the club but there will be an expected pay back in terms of time and making available this newly acquired knowledge for the welfare and care of the club’s juveniles during games. Please contact Jerome Mannering (Youth Committee Chairman) 086-4015202 or Club Chairman Ciaran Mc Entee to register for this course.
St. Patrick’s Night: Our traditional session on St. Patrick’s night was a huge success! A massive thank you to all our local musicians, plus our regulars from Corcaghan and Monaghan C.C.É. branches, who continue to turn out in force.
In addition to the excellent music throughout the night, our Scór na nOg céile dancers came together to put on a terrific performance, followed by some lovely lively solo dancing. And again, throughout the night, we were treated to some wonderful solo singing.
It’s such a confidence booster, performing either as an individual, or as part of a group. Plus, it’s so heartening to see the strong friendships being forged, all through the love of music, song and dance.
A very attentive and appreciative crowd turned out, to enjoy the night’s entertainment. This again is very much appreciated, thank you to all for making this a night to remember! And last but not least, thank you to Paula, Margot, Anne and Patricia, for providing tea, sandwiches & tasty treats!
With the céile dancing classes up and running once again, we look forward to many more nights like this, knowing we have so many talented dancers and singers in our midst. Not forgetting our language! If anyone is interested in attending an Irish language conversational class, or perhaps conducting our cultural night through Irish, please contact 087 6481122.
So remember to keep the 2nd Friday free, next session takes place on Friday 12th April. We look forward to seeing you all there. Refreshments served. Everyone welcome!
Membeship. Club membership subscriptions are now due for renewal and should be paid to club registrar Marie Mc Entee before 31st March… time running out!! . The membership fee remains at €20. Club membership registration details are updated online annually and recorded in Croke Park, to ensure inclusion as a current member with the entitlements that brings; all membership subscriptions must be paid before the above deadline.
Ceili Dancing. Ceili dancing classes continue in the complex this Sunday at the usual time of 6.30pm -7.30pm. All young boys and girls are welcome and invited to come along and participate.
Totto. The numbers 8, 2,4,7,5,1,6,3, drawn on Monday night last for a jackpot prize of €7,600 were not correctly forecast. The lucky dip winners were Bosco Skeath Monaghan, S & S Mc Elvaney Dunraymond, PJ + Mickey (Cards) Hughie Mc Elvaney, Emma Clerkin Stranooden, Greenans Cremoyle, Patrick Staunton Stranooden, Helen Kelly Aghabog, Helena Smith Newbliss, and John Keenan Scotstown.. Next week’s (Week 13) jackpot is €7,700.
As our weekly social members Totto draw is now entering a new term, many people’s membership expires at this time of year. We thank all who have supported us, thus far; we hope that generosity will continue. A word of appreciation to the many co-ordinators who are out collecting that renewed subscriptions their effort are very much appreciated. To maintain and ensure the opportunity to win our handsome jackpot and the other weekly prizes on offer all members are required to renew their participation, if in doubt please contact any committee member or your usual co-ordinator…
Bard of Oriel. A festival of humour and verse comes to the Complex on Saturday 23rd March commencing at 9.00pm sharp. Last year’s inaugural staging proved to be very entertaining and enjoyable, the calibre of participants already committed to this year’s event are sure to add to the entertainment value, laughter and fun are guaranteed ;a night not to be missed. Tickets costing €10 are available from any committee member.
Well done. Congratulations to Brian Mc Quaid who collected a Shamrock Cup medal with the Monaghan U21 squad when they overcame Tyrone in Emyvale recently.On Wednesday night he takes another step to adding to his medal collection when Monaghan play Cavan in the Cadbury’s Ulster Under 21 Football Championship. We wish Brian and the squad all the best in Breffni Park.
Sympathy. We extend our sincerest sympathy to the Mc Elvaney family on the death of Kathleen Mc Elvaney Lisbane, and to the Rhattigan family of on the death Michael (Mickey) a former player with the club. Go ndeana Dia trocaire ar a anamacha.
Easter Camp. Monaghan Coaching and Games Development Committee are organising a 3 day Easter camp for boys and girls between 5 and 12 years on 2nd/3rd /4th April.The venues are Pearse Brothers’ Football Grounds, Ballybay, Kilmore Training Grounds Scotstown, and St Tiernachs Park Clones.Gaelic Football, Hurling and Comogie are all covered, further information and application forms are available to down load from the Monaghan website monaghangaa.ie
