Senior County Final: A new chapter was written in the history of our club on Sunday, as the Seniors ended a long Championship barren spell by securing the Mick Duffy Cup with a 2-16 to 0-7 victory over Clontibret. Shane Carey helped himself to a brace of goals, whilst Donal Morgan put in a superb display kicking four points and earning the man-of-the-match award. There were excellent performances throughout the team, as manager Mattie McGleenan tactics worked to perfection. Darren Hughes had the honour of being the first Scotstown player to lift the Mick Duffy Cup since 1993. Bonfires welcomed the team and management home from Clones on Sunday evening, and after a post-match meal in Knockatallon, the team paraded the trophy around the parish by bus, arriving back to the Complex to continue the celebrations. The Scotstown team and scorers on Sunday were: Rory Beggan (0-1); Damien McArdle, Donal Morgan (0-4), Mark Duffy; Padraig Keenan, William Carroll (0-1), Emmet Caulfield; Francis Caulfield, James Turley; Kieran Hughes (0-1), Shane Carey (2-3), Darren Hughes (captain); Peter O’Hara, Nicholas Corrigan (0-1), Conor McCarthy (0-3). Substitutes used: Brian McGinnity (0-1), Orin Heaphey, David McCague, Fergal McPhillips, Paul Grant (0-1). They will now go on to represent Monaghan in the Ulster Club Championship quarter-final against either Ballinderry (Derry) or Clonoe (Tyrone) on November 3rd. Huge congratulations must go to the players, management and everyone involved with the success. Comhghairdeas – An Bhoth abú!
Senior League: It’s back to business this Saturday with an away fixture against Carrickmacross in the League, throwing-in at 4pm.
The Big Breakfast: The Big Breakfast on Sunday morning was a huge success – thanks to all involved in the organising and running of the event, and the cleaning up after!
Under 15: The Under 15’s won the Connolly/McElroy Memorial Blitz in Emyvale last Saturday. They are in action again at Cloghan on Thursday night, October 17th.
Under 12/13: The Under 13’s competed in a seven-a-side blitz at Cloghan last week, and the Under 12’s will travel to Mullagh on October 26th.
Conversational Irish: The conversational Irish group continues every Tuesday night from 8-9pm. Caint is comhrá as Gaeilge – tá fáilte le gach duine!
Annual General Meeting: The 2013 Annual General Meeting of Cumann Lúthchleas Gael, An Bhoth will take place on Friday, November 22nd in the Complex.
Development Draw: The Scotstown GAA Development Draw will take place on Sunday, October 27th in the Complex. First prize is a Seat Ibiza car; second prize is a cruise; there are three cash prizes of €1000, €500 and €500 for third to fifth and sixth prize is a pair of tickets for next year’s All-Ireland Football Final. Tickets available on the Scotstown website and from club members priced at €20 each or three for €50. There will be music in the Complex on the night of the draw with “Hair of the Dog” performing – admission is free, and all are welcome to attend.
By fmctiernan Wed 16th Oct
