All Ireland Senior County Football Championship Group Stages

The draw for the All Ireland Senior Football Championship Group stages has been made. Monaghan were drawn as 3rd seeds in Group D along with the Ulster Champions Derry, the Munster runners up Clare and Donegal. Monaghan will play 3 games, with the first on weekend of 27th May away to Derry. A week later on weekend of 3rd June 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.

All Ireland Football Championship Tickets

You can purchase your tickets for the All Round Group stage Round 1 Monaghan v Derry game in McMahon’s Centra Scotstown shop through the Ticketmaster system

Our Blues Competitive Games in the past week

Under 13s

Last weekend saw Round 2 of the Under 13 league. The Scotstown A team play Magheracloone away in Division 1. Hard luck to the lads in their loss on Saturday morning last. They next play Castleblayney away on Saturday 27th May at 11:00am in Round 3.

Well done to the Scotstown B team who beat Clontibret 4-12 to 4-9 at home in Division 2 on Friday last. They next play Clones away on Saturday 27th May at 11:00am in Round 3. Hard luck to the Scotstown C team in their Division 5 loss on Saturday afternoon last. They next play Donaghmoyne at home on Tuesday 30th May at 8:00pm in Round 4. Well done to the Scotstown D team in their superb performance and win against Inniskeen away in Division 6 on Saturday afternoon last. They next play Clontibret at home in Kilmore on Saturday 27th May at 1:30pm in Round 3.

Under 15s

Hard luck to our Under 15 Division 1 boys in their thrilling high scoring narrow defeat 7-9 to 6-9 to Killanny away in Round 4 of the U15 Division 1 League on Thursday last. They next play Carrickmacross at home in Round 7 of the U15 Football League Division 1 Round game in Páirc Mhuire this Thursday May 18th at 7:30pm.

Hard luck to our Under 15 Division 5A boys in their away defeat to Truagh in Round 6 of the U15 Division 5A League on Friday last. They next play Magheracloone at home in Páirc Mhuire in Round 7 of the U15 Football Division 5A league this Friday May 19th at 7:30pm.

Under 18s

Hard luck to our U18 Division 1 boys in their thrilling 1-14 to 1-9 loss against Clontibret away in Round 6 of the U18 Division 1 on Tuesday of last week. They next play Truagh at home this Tuesday 16th May in Round 6 at 7:30pm. Hard luck to our Under 18 Division 3 boys in their 4-4 to 2-9 narrow 1 point loss against Óglaigh Naomh Buach in the U18 Division 3 Round 9 game on Monday last. They next play Aughnamullen next Monday 22nd May in Round 3 at 7:30pm

O’Duffy Cup

In the Championship our Senior reserves next play Clontibret away in the Quarter Final of the McKeown Cup on Friday 19th May at 7:30pm.

McKeown Cup

In the Championship our Junior reserves next play Killeevan away in the Quarter Final of the McKeown Cup on Sunday 21st May at 2:00pm.

Senior Division 1A Reserves

Well done to our Senior Division 1A Reserves in their superb 3-22 to 1-8 win against Truagh at home on Wednesday of last week in the Round 4 Platinum Tanks Reserve League

Football Division 1A game. They next play Monaghan Harps away in Round 5 on Wednesday 24th May at 8:00pm.

Junior Division 3A Reserves

Our Division 3A Reserves had no games during the week. They next play Truagh away on Wednesday 17th May at 8:00 in Round 5 of the Platinum Tanks Reserve League Football Division 3A.

Junior Division 3B Reserves

Our Junior 3B Reserves game against Killanny away in Round 3 of the Reserve Division 3B League scheduled on Sunday 14th May was cancelled as Killanny conceded and Scotstown were awarded the points. They next play Latton at home on Sunday 28th May at 4:30pm in Round 4 of the Reserve League Football Division 3B.

Senior Men League

Our Senior Men had no games during the week. The Senior men next play Aughnamullen at home on Wednesday 17th May at 8:00pm in Round 4.

Junior Men’s League

Our Junior Men travelled to Drumhowan for Round 4 of the Junior League on Saturday last. The Blues opened up a 5 point lead at the start leading 1-2 to 0-0 with a gaol from a penalty. Drumhowan made a strong swift comeback to level the score before an excellent goal by Scotstown restored the lead at 2-2 to 0-5. Drumhowan responded determinedly again, but the Blues held on to a 1 point lead going into halftime. In the second half Drumhowan scored a decisive goal and took a 3 point lead after 6 minutes. The junior played determinedly to reduce the deficit, but Drumhowan stretched their lead further to finish a entertaining game with fine scores by both sides with the final score Scotstown 2-9 Drumhowan 1-18.

The Junior men next play Killeevan away on Friday 26th May in Round 5 of the Junior League at 8:00pm.

Senior Ladies

Well done to the senior ladies in their 4-19 to 0-4 win against Killanny away in Round 7 of the Senior Ladies Reserve League Division 2 on Friday last. They next play play Inniskeen away in Round 8 of the Senior Ladies Reserve League Division 2 this Sunday 21st May at 1:00pm.

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

Our Under 16 girls had no games in the past week. Our Under 16 Division 1 next play Castleblayney at home in Round 6 of the Under 16 girls Division 1 League on Monday 29th May at 7:00pm. Our Under 16 Division 2 girls next play Sean McDermotts at home in Round 4 of the Under 16 girls Division 2 League on Tuesday 16th May at 7:00pm.

Under 14 Girls

Our Under 14 girls Scotstown A team had no games in the past week. They next play O’Neill Shamrocks away in Round 4 of the U14 Division 1 League on Monday 22nd May at 7:00pm.

Well done to our Under 14 Scotstown B girls’ team in their win against Killeevan at home this evening in the Round 3 game of the U14 Division 3A league. Our Under 14 Scotstown B girls’ next play Emyvale away in Round 4 of the U14 Division 3A league on Tuesday 23rd May at 7:00pm.

Under 12 Girls

Well done to our Under 12 Scotstown A girls’ in their away win against Eire Óg on Friday last in Round 1 of the U12 Division 1 League North. They next play Emyvale at home on Saturday 20th May at 11:00am in Round 2 of the U12 Division 1 League North.

Hard luck to our Under 12 Scotstown B girls’ in their 5-4 to 3-5 defeat to Donaghmoyne at home in Round 1 of the U12 Division 4 League on Friday last. They next play Monaghan Harps away on Saturday 20th May at 11:00am in Round 2 of the U12 Division 4 League.

Monaghan Minors

Well done to the Monaghan minors in their 2-16 to 1-05 win against Armagh at home in Castleblayney on Saturday last in the Ulster Championship Quarter Final. They next play Tyrone in the Semi Final this Saturday 20th May in Shamrock Park, Roslea at 1:00pm. 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 Monaghan Minor girls finished top of Ulster Minor Championship Tier 1 and next play in the Platinum final this Saturday 20th May at 2:00pm in Crossmaglen. All the best to our Blues on the panel Katie McCaffrey, Ella McKenna, and Eabha Sherry, and the team and management.

Monaghan Under 16 Girls –

The County U16 girls played Cavan on Saturday last in Crossmaglen in the Ulster U16 Championship Tier 1 Platinum Final. Hard luck to the girls in their defeat but well done to our Blues on the panel Trea MacCinna, Caoimhe Kelly, Michaela Grew and Shannon Corrigan, and the U16 team and management on reaching the final and playing superbly throughout the Championship.

Monaghan U14 Girls – Monaghan win Silver Final!

Congratulations to Brannagh Connolly and the Under 14 Monaghan County players and Management in their All Ireland Championship series Silver Quarter Final win over Leitrim on Saturday last in Templeport. They next play Carlow in the Semi Final on May 27th. Venue to be confirmed.

Our Blues Upcoming Competitive Fixtures for the Week

On Tuesday 16th May our Under 18 Division 1 boys play Truagh at home in Round 7 of the Under 18 Division 1 League at 7:30pm, and our Under 16 Division 2 girls play Sean McDermotts at home in Round 4 of the Under 16 girls Division 2 League at 7:00pm.

On Wednesday 17th May our Senior men play Aughnamullen at home in Round 4 of the Senior Football League at 8:00pm and our Junior 3A Reserves play Truagh away in the Reserve League Football Division 3A Round 5 game at 8:00pm.

On Thursday May 18th our Under 15 Division 1 boys play Carrickmacross at home in Round 7 of the U15 Division 1 League at 7:30pm.

On Friday 19th May our Senior Reserves play Clontibret away in the Quarter Final of the Reserve Championship O’ Duffy Cup at 7:30pm and our Under 15 Division 5A boys play Magheracloone at home in Round 7 of the U15 Division 5A League at 7:30pm.

On Saturday 20th May our Under 12 Scotstown A girls’ team play Emyvale at home Round 2 of the U12 Division 1 League North at 11:00am and our Under 12 Scotstown B girls’ team play Monaghan Harps away in Round 2 of the U12 Division 1 League at 11:00am.

On Sunday 21st May our Junior Reserves play Killeevan away in the Quarter Final of the Reserve Championship McKeown Cup at 2:00pm and our Senior Ladies play Inniskeen away in Round 7 of the Senior Ladies Reserve League Division 2 at 1:00pm.

On Monday 22nd May our Under 18 Division 13 boys play Aughnamullen away in Round 3 of the Under 18 Division 3 League at 7:30pm, and our Under 14 Scotstown A girls’ team play O’Neill Shamrocks away in Round 4 of the U14 Division 1 league at 7:00pm.

On Tuesday 23rd May our Under 14 Scotstown B girls’ team play Emyvale away in Round 4 of the U14 Division 3A league at 7:00pm.

On Wednesday May 24th our Senior Reserves play Monaghan Harps in Round 5 of the Reserve Division 1A League at 8:00pm.

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 €7,200!!

Thanks to everyone involved in our online lotto draw for a €7,000 jackpot on Wednesday 17th May. Please see our Social Media platforms for more details of the results.

In the May 10th draw there was no Jackpot winner this week. Numbers drawn on the night were 9, 26, 17, 15. We had 1 Match 3 winner who wins € 100 – Ian Mc Quaid.

We also had 3 Lucky Dip winners this week of € 20 each. They were Gerard Mc Guirk, Robert Keyes and Aidan Connolly. 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 €7,200. 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 May 24th at 8:30pm.

Club Shop

The Club Shop is next open this Friday May 19th from 7pm to 8pm. Get all your gear for the new season!

Social Club open

The Social Club is open this Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9pm. Bar rota Gerard McKenna and Niall McKenna.

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 is100 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.

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.

Scór agus Cultúr

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

The County Fleadh Cheoil will be held in Scotstown 1st to 4th June. The Fleadh will be launched in Urbleshanny School Gym on Thursday 1st at 8pm with all our local musicians, singers & dancers! Guest performers- Ceolinn, Caitriona & Michael Rooney. The National President will also be in attendance. This is a Community free event & we would welcome you to come along for a wonderful night. There will be sessions in the village & Complex & Ceili & Spraoi sa Chearnóg ar an Domhnach 2.30 – 5pm . Fáilte roimh gach duine! An Ciorcal ag criochnú ar an Máirt 16 ú lá don Samhradh!

Scoláireachtaí Gaeltachta

Tá scéim scoláireachtaí Gaeltachta CLG Mhuineacháin ar oscailt anois ón 11/05/2023. Monaghan GAA Gaeltacht Scholarship scheme is open for applications as of today 11/05/2023.

In order to apply, applicants must comply with the conditions detailed in the application form. It is extremely important that this form is distrubted to all club members. Deadline for applications will be Friday 26th May 2023 at 5.00pm.

Link to form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-jPKe9fg7sEvj-7y8N-2B202fA8BVkNRKKrO4aFLOMyZ9Ew/viewform?usp=sf_link