ll Ireland Senior County Football Championship Group Stages – Round 1 Result – Derry 0-14 Monaghan 0-14

Well done to the Senior Monaghan County team and management in an epic encounter away to the Ulster Champions Derry which ended in a more than a deserved draw 0-14 to 0-14 in Round 1 of the All Ireland Group stages. The Farney men where leading by 3 points with 6 minutes remaining but Derry levelled and then took the lead in injury time. A superb last gasp point by Tyholland’s Karl O’Connell secured the draw. Well done to all our Blues who played, Rory Beggan, Shane Carey, Darren Hughes, Kieran Hughes, Jack McCarron, Conor McCarthy, and Ryan O’Toole, with superb scores from Rory Beggan (0-2) (1 from free, 1 from 45); Shane Carey 0-2 and Conor McCarthy 0-3 (from free). They next play Clare at home in Round 2 of Group 3 this Sunday 4th June at 2:00pm in Clones.

Monaghan were drawn as 3rd seeds in Group D along with the Ulster Champions Derry, the Munster runners up Clare and Donegal. Monaghan play 3 games, with the first on Saturday 27th May away to Derry in Celtic Park which finished in a draw 0-14 all and each team earned 1 point in the group. This Sunday June 4th Monaghan are at home to Clare and the last group game is on weekend of 17th June against Donegal at a neutral venue. The top three in each group advance to the knockout stages; first-place teams to the All-Ireland quarter-finals, and second- and third-placed teams to the preliminary quarter-finals. The four second-placed teams play against the third-placed teams in the preliminary quarter-finals. The winners of the preliminary quarter-finals advance to play the group winners in the All-Ireland quarter-finals. Two semi-finals and a final follow. All matches are knock-out. We wish our Blues on the panel Rory Beggan, Shane Carey, Darren Hughes, Kieran Hughes, Jack McCarron, Conor McCarthy, Michael McCarville, and Ryan O’Toole and the Monaghan team and management the very best.

Congratulations to Rory Beggan named on GAA Team of the Week.

A massive congratulations to Rory Beggan for making the GAA.ie Football Team of the week for his outstanding performance against Derry on Saturday last with 2 superb long range points (1 from free, 1 from difficult 45) and superb outfield play as well as secure goalkeeping. Well done Rory. Congratulations as well to Tyholland GFC Karl O’Connell in being named on the GAA team of the week for his superb performance and exceptional point to level the game with the last kick of the game.

All Ireland Football Championship Tickets

You can purchase your tickets for this Sunday’s All Round Group stage Round 2 Monaghan v Clare game in McMahon’s Centra Scotstown shop through the Ticketmaster system. Throw in at 2:00pm in Clones.

Our Blues Competitive Games in the past week

Under 13s

Last weekend saw Round 3 of the U13 League. The Scotstown A team game against Castleblayney away in Round 3 of the U13 Division 1 League was postponed to this Saturday 3rd June at 11:00am. Hard luck to the Scotstown B team to their defeat to Clones away on in Round 3 of the U13 Division 2 League on Sunday last. The Scotstown C team next play Donaghmoyne at home on Tuesday 30th May at 8:00pm in Round 3 of the U13 Division 5 League. Hard luck to the Scotstown D team in their 3-8 to 0.12 defeat to Clontibret at home in Kilmore on Saturday last in Round 3 of the U13 Division 6 League.

The Under 13 boys next play in Round 4 on Tuesday 30th May. The Scotstown A team play Donaghmoyne at home in Division 1 at 6:30pm, the Scotstown B team play Corduff at away in Division 2 at 7:30pm (postponed to Friday 2nd June 7:30pm), the Scotstown C team play Donaghmoyne at home in Division 5 at 8:00pm and the Scotstown D team play Magheracloone away in Division 6 at 7:30pm.

Under 15s

Our Under 15 Boys had no games in the past week. Our Under 15 Division 5A boys next play Aughnamullen at home in Round 8 of the U15 Football Division 5A league on Friday 23rd June at 7:30pm.

Under 18s

Both our Under 18 Minor teams played during the past week. Our U18 Division 1 boys faced our neighbours Emyvale away on Tuesday last in the Semi Final of the Under 18 Division 1 League. Well done to our Minors in their superb 1 point win in an exciting game with a final score of 3-13 to 2-12. The Scotstown a Minors have made it to the Division 1 league final where they played Clontibret in Emyvale on Monday last. The lads put in a superb performance and led for much of the game with brilliant scores, but Clontibret put in a strong performance in the final quarter to win 1-14 to 2-7.

Our Under 18 Division 3 boys played Óglaigh Naomh Buach in Corduff on Tuesday last in the Semi Final of the Under 18 Division 3 league. Please see our Social Media platforms for the result.

O’Duffy Cup

In the Reserve Championship our Senior reserves will face Donaghmoyne away in the Semi Final on June 23rd at 8pm.

Senior Division 1A Reserves

Hard luck to our Senior Reserves in their 3-9 to 1-13 defeat to Monaghan Harps away in Round 5 of the Reserve Division 1A League on Tuesday last. They next play Latton at home in Round 6 on Wednesday May 31st at 8:00pm.

Junior Division 3A Reserves

Our Junior Division 3A Reserves had no games in the past week. They next play Carrickmacross at home on Friday 2nd June at 8:00pm in Round 6 of the Reserve League Football Division 3A.

Junior Division 3B Reserves

Hard luck to our Junior 3B reserves in their defeat to Latton at home on Sunday last in Round 4 of the Reserve League Football Division 3B. They next play Monaghan Harps away on Sunday 11th June at 2:00pm in Round 5 of the Reserve League Football Division 3B.

Senior Men League

Our Senior Men played Ballybay away on Sunday afternoon last in Round 4 of the Declan Loughman Senior League. Hard luck to the lads in their 2-13 to 1-9 defeat. They next play Inniskeen at home on Friday June 9th at 8:00pm in Round 6 of the Senior League.

Junior Men’s League

The Junior men travelled to Killeevan on Friday evening last for Round 5 of the Junior League at 8:00pm. The game was an entertaining tight game with both sides exchanging leads for most of the game. The Blues started strongly taking a 05 to 0-2 lead after 20 minutes, but Killeevan equalised with a goal and went on to take a 2 point lead 1-6 to 0-7 into half time. The Blues again started strongly in the second half and had retaken the lead after 8 minutes. However Killeevan responded well again and retaken the lead 7 minutes later. Killeevan retained the lead despite Scotstown levelling twice, but with 5 minutes remaining Scotstown scored a decisive excellent team played goal making the score 1-12 to 1-9. Scotstown held their nerve well and saw out the game with a four point margin making the final score Scotstown 1-14 Killeevan 1-10. Well done to the team and management. The Junior men next play Blackhill at home on Saturday June 10th in Round 6 of the Junior League at 2:00pm.

Senior Ladies

Our Senior Ladies had no games in the past week.

Under 18 Girls

Our Under 18 girls had no games in the past week. They next play Aughnamullen at home in Round 3 of the Under 18 girls Division 1 League on Thursday 29th June at 7:30pm.

Under 16 Girls

Well done to our Under 16 Division 1 girls in their win against Castleblayney at home in Round 5 of the Under 16 girls Division 1 League on Monday last. Our U16 Division 1 girls next play Latton away in Round 6 of the Under 16 girls Division 1 League on Monday 26th

June at 7:30pm. Our Under 16 Division 2 girls had no games in the past week. They next play Inniskeen away in Round 5 of the Under 16 girls Division 2 League on Tuesday 30th May at 7:00pm.

Under 14 Girls

Our Under 14 Scotstown A girls had no games in the past week. They next play Magheracloone at home in Round 5 of the U14 Division 1 League on Monday 5th June at 7:30pm. Hard luck to our Under 14 girls Scotstown B team in their defeat to Emyvale away in Round 4 of the U14 Division 3A League on Tuesday of last week. They next play Latton at home in Round 5 of the U14 Division 3A League on Tuesday 6th June at 7:30pm.

Under 12 Girls

Our Under 12 Scotstown A girls had no games during the past week. Their game against Sean McDermotts at home scheduled for this Saturday 27th May at 11:00am in Round 3 of the U12 Division 1 League North has been postponed. They next play Monaghan Harps away this Saturday 3rd June at 11:00am in Round 4 of the U12 Division 1 League North.

Hard luck to our Under 12 Scotstown B girls’ in their 4-10 to 4-8 narrow defeat against Magheracloone at home in Round 3 of the U12 Division 4 League on Friday last.

They next play Inniskeen away on Friday 2nd June at 7:00pm in Round 4 of the U12 Division 4 League.

Monaghan Minors

The Farney Minors faced another penalty shootout in the Ulster Final on Sunday last after their exciting win over Tyrone the previous week. Unfortunately Monaghan lost an epic Ulster Final 4-2 in penalties after an outstanding performance will the final score after extra time Monaghan 3-9 Derry 1-15. Hard luck to the lads who all played superbly. Well done to our Blues who played Donnchadh Connolly, Tommy Mallen, Sean Óg McElwain and Max Maguire, with superb scores by Tommy Mallon (1 goal and 1 point from free), Sean Óg McElwain (1 goal) and Max Maguire (1 point). Monaghan have qualified for the All Ireland Quarter Final where they play the Connaught Champions Mayo on June 10th. All the best to our Blues on the minor panel, Donnchadh Connolly, Darcy Foy, Sean Og McElwain, Max Maguire, Tommy Mallen, and the Monaghan team and management.

Monaghan LGFA Minors

The Ulster Platinum Champions Monaghan are into the All Ireland Series where they play the Connaught champions (either Mayo of Galway) on Wednesday 19th July.

We wish our Blues on the panel Katie McCaffrey, Ella McKenna, and Eabha Sherry, and the team and management all the best.

Monaghan U14 Girls

Congratulations to Brannagh Connolly and the U14 County girls and management in their superb 6-6 to 2-7 All Ireland Silver Semi Final win against Carlow on Saturday last in the National GAA development centre Abbotstown. They play Down in the All Ireland Silver Final on Saturday June 10th.

Our Blues Upcoming Competitive Fixtures for the Week

On Tuesday 30th May our Under 18 Division 3 boys play Óglaigh Naomh Buach in Corduff in the Semi Final of the Under 18 Division 3 League at 7:30pm. Our Under 16 Division 2 girls play Inniskeen away in Round 5 of the Under 16 girls Division 2 League at 7:00pm. In Round 4 of the Under 13 League, the Scotstown A team play Donaghmoyne at home in Division 1 at 6:30pm, the Scotstown C team play Donaghmoyne at home in Division 5 at 8:00pm and the Scotstown D team play Magheracloone away in Division 6 at 7:30pm.

On Wednesday 31st May our Senior Reserves play Latton at home in Round 6 of the Reserve Division 1A League at 8:00pm.

On Friday 2nd June our Junior 3A Reserves play Carrickmacross at home in Round 6 of the Reserve League Football Division 3A at 8:00pm, our U13 Scotstown B team play Corduff away in Round 3 of the U13 Division 2 league at 7:30pm and our Under 12 Scotstown B girls’ team play Inniskeen away in Round 4 of the U12 Division 4 League at 7:00pm.

On Saturday 3rd June in Round 3 of the Under 13 League, the Scotstown A team play Castleblayney away in Division 1 at 11:00am. our Under 12 Scotstown A girls’ team play Monaghan Harps away in Round 4 of the U12 Division 1 League North at 11:00am.

On Sunday 4th June the Monaghan County Seniors play Clare at home in Clones in Round 2 of the All Ireland Group D stage at 2:00pm

On Monday 5th June, in Round 4 of the Under 13 League, the Scotstown A team play Inniskeen away in Division 1 at 6:30pm, the Scotstown C team play Inniskeen away in Division 5 at 8:00pm. Our Under 14 Scotstown A girls’ team play Magheracloone at home in Round 5 of the U14 Division 1 league at 7:30pm

On Tuesday 6th June our Junior 3A Reserves play Blackhill away in the Reserve League Football Division 3A Round 7 game at 8:00pm our Under 14 Scotstown B girls’ team play Latton at home in Round 5 of the U14 Division 3A league at 7:30pm.

On Wednesday 7th June our Under 13 Scotstown D team play Aughnamullen at home in Round 5 of the U13 Division 6 League at 7:30pm

We wish our Blues and managements all the best in their games.

Cairde na Botha

Thanks to all our many supporters who have signed up so far for our Cairde na Botha fundraising initiative. We recently had our third draw in the Social Club. Scotstown Cairde Na Botha wish to thank all those who have supported this historical fundraising project so far. We thank you for your continued support. Anyone wishing to join in this initiative and be part of it, please contact any of our Cairde na Botha committee members; Shane Stirrat; Austin Corrigan; Aine McKenna; Michael Owen McMahon; Aidan McCarra; Stephen McKenna; Cyril Mc Crudden.

Please read our brochure via the link attached where you can support the initiative online. https://member.clubforce.com/memberships_cart_m.asp?LL_ID=2259&intMF_ID=8808#Anchor

We welcome all Scotstown GAA supporters at home and abroad to join in this progressive and exciting initiative!!

Be part of it! Thank you!

Scotstown GAA Online Club Lotto – Jackpot €7,600!!

Thanks to everyone involved in our online lotto draw for a €7,400 jackpot on Wednesday 31st May. Please see our Social Media platforms for more details of the results.

In the May 24th draw there was no Jackpot winner this week. Numbers drawn on the night were 19, 4, 24, 25. We had 2 Match 3 winner who wins € 50 each – Freda Mc Cague and Ciara Kilpatrick. We also had 3 Lucky Dip winners this week of € 20 each. They were Assumpta Connolly, Darren Hughes and Brenda McCarey. Congratulations! The Scotstown GAA online Lotto Draw takes place every Wednesday at 8:30pm with last entries at 8pm. The draw is conducted on-line and is fully automated using secure facilities. There are 4 numbers to choose from a range of 1 to 31. Match the 4 numbers to win the Jackpot of €7,600. If no jackpot winner €100 is rolled over to the following week. Also if there is no jackpot winner there will be lucky dips. Next draw is Wednesday June 7th at 8:30pm.

Ciste Draw

Congratulations to Darina Sheehan on winning the €1,000 May Ciste draw. Well done to Pauline Keenan, Margaret Bourke, Seamus Sherry, Peter Mc Kenna & Ballybay Lotto Syndicate winners of €100. Seller prize Declan Mc Phillips & Austin Corrigan. You can purchase your Ciste tickets in our local shops. There are tickets, envelopes and collection boxes in each of these shops; McMahon Centra, Scotstown; McAloons Knockatallon; XL Ballinode & Killylough. You can also purchase your Ciste tickets using the Scotstown Clubforce website and clicking on ‘buy event tickets’ link. First prize €1,000 and 5 prizes of €100 must be won. In total €18,000 in prize money is won every year!

Umpires required

Anyone willing to help our referees out and act as umpires for their games please contact Shane at 0868367997.

New Clubspot App.

We are delighted to announce our new Member Relationship Management software platform ClubSpot. This app provides our members and supporters with all they need in one place. Members can keep up to date with the latest news and events, pay membership, purchase fundraising tickets and more – anytime, anywhere.

Please enter the web address below to sign up for all you need to know about our club!

For Android

https://sites.google.com/clubspot.app/scotstowngaaclub/home

For Apple

https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/scotstown-gaa/id6448809669

The Scotstown Ladies GAA Cash Call Competition

Enter of Cash Call competition for a chance to win €5,000 worth of prizes. Entries cost €20 for 1 entry and €50 for 3 entries. All proceeds go toward Scotstown Ladies GAA. All cash calls will be streamed live on Facebook. 5 weeks, €5000 worth of prizes, 5 rings! must be over 18 to enter. Please see our Social Media platforms for further details on how to enter or contact any of the Senior Ladies to enter and for more information. Link for competition;

https://www.scotstowngaa.ie/cash-call

Coach Seminar

On Tuesday 20 June, Michael Gerard Doherty, author of the innovative coaching book ‘Live, Love, Learn Gaelic Games’ will deliver a practical seminar for our underage coaches, 7-8.30 pm in Scotstown. This will be especially valuable for our U6 -U10 group of coaches.

Our Condolences

The club would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Una O’Reilly. We would like to pass on our sympathy to her children, Majella (Paul Swift, Calliagh, Stranooden), Catherine (O’Toole, Ballinode, Kieran), Brid (PJ Roche, New York, USA), Aine (O’Reilly, Carlingford, Johnny), Eamonn (Athy, Co. Kildare), Anita (Colin Harvey, Ballinode), Gary (Breda, Davagh, Emyvale), Brian (Ashley, North Coralina), and Scott (Eileen, Carlow Town); sister Kathleen (Burren, Co. Down) and brother Jimmy (Mullandavagh, Monaghan), sister-in-law Eileen; her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours, friends and by all who knew and loved Una. Una was a lifelong supporter of our club. May her gentle soul Rest In Peace. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

Club Shop

The Club Shop is next open this Friday June 2nd from 7pm to 8pm. Get all your gear for the new season!

Social Club opening hours and rota

The Social Club is open this Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9pm. Bar rota Evelyn Boylan and Padraig Columb

Social Club Bookings

If you would like to book the Social Club for an event, please contact Evelyn (086 382 4460) or Pauline (085 119 7063). Price of hire €50.

Health and Wellbeing

Scotstown GAA continues this year with its Healthy Club project which aims to help GAA clubs explore how they support the holistic health of their members and the communities they serve. We recently had nutritional talks for our U13 to U16 boys and girls’ players and parents. As we now enter the summer months and the football is up and running, we will be implementing Healthy initiatives soon and will update everyone as these happen.

Mental Health Awareness

While summer and lots of football lift our spirits and emotional wellbeing, mental health issues and trauma can remain, and this can still be a difficult time for many people for several reasons. Please see our Social Media posts for helpful numbers and contacts. There is help out there for those who are struggling during this time. Considerably linked to mental health is the need to raise awareness of the ongoing struggles against violence including domestic violence, and to breakdown the stigma victims have in seeking help and support. Help and support is there for those suffering under physical, sexual and emotional abuse.

Organisations and contact numbers for both women and men are listed below and contact numbers for local mental health supports are featured on the Social Media posts, and has stated by the Ulster GAA last week “we encourage and support anyone who has been a victim of such abuse not to suffer in silence but to avail of the statutory and voluntary support services that are available in the community.”

Women’s Aid: 1800 341 900

Tearmann Domestic Violence Services Monaghan: 047 72311

Safe Ireland: 090 647 9078

Men’s Aid: 01 554 3811

Men’s Development Network: 1800 816 588

Scotstown GAA Golf Classic

The 2023 Scotstown GAA Golf Classic is on in Rossmore Golf Club on Saturday 15th July Team of 4 with 3 course Dinner €200. Tee sponsorship is 100 euros and we over two and a half thousand euro worth of prizes for the event. To book your tee time, phone Shane Stirrat on 086 836 7997.

Gaelic for Mothers & Others is back!

Well done to everyone involved in the Gaelic Mothers and Others with the training re-commencing on Wednesday night of last week. Please note players can’t start training until they are registered. New players welcome and hoping to see lots of familiar faces back too! If you are interested in joining or if you would like more information, please message Eavan on 0873918517.

2023 Cúl Camp

Scotstown GAA Cúl Camp from Monday 7th August to Friday 11th August 2023. Lots of fun in Gaelic Football, Ladies Football, Hurling, Camogie, and Rounders. Camp coordinator Ann McKenna. Please see our Social Media platforms for booking.

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Tá an Ciorcal sa Spórtlann gach Oíche Máirt ag a 8 a chlog! Buail isteach don craic is comhrá!

Monaghan County Fleadh Cheoil in Scotstown this weekend

The official opening of the Fleadh will take place on Thursday 1st June with a ceolchoirm in the local school hall featuring renowned local musician Michael Rooney and Cr Éamonn Ó Muirí branch members performing. The adult group Ceolann will also perform on the night. We are very pleased that National President Éamonn Ó hAragáin will be in attendance. This is a free event & we welcome you all to come along. A session will be held in McCague’s pub in Scotstown village on the Friday night. Saturday sees the running of the Fleadh competitions in Urbleshanny NS from 10:00am. Jnr Session in the Complex at 5:30pm (after competitions). Aifreann na Fleidhe will take place on Sunday morning 4th June in St. Mary’s Church, Urbleshanny at 11:30am with the local branch members providing the music. On Sunday afternoon there will be a ‘Céilí sa Cearnóg’ in the village square in conjunction with Muineacháin le Gaeilge.Fáilte roimh gach duine!

An Ciorcal ag criochnú ar an Máirt 16 ú lá don Samhradh!