All Ireland Senior County Football Championship Group Stages

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 this Saturday 27th May away to Derry in Celtic Park at 7:00pm. 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

Our Under 13 Boys had no games in the past week. This weekend sees Round 3 of the U13 League. The Scotstown A team play Castleblayney away on Saturday 27th May at 11:00am in Round 3 of the U13 Division 1 League. The Scotstown B team play Clones away on Saturday 27th May at 11:00am in Round 3 of the U13 Division 2 League. 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. The Scotstown D team play Clontibret at home in Kilmore on Saturday 27th May at 1:30pm in Round 3 of the U13 Division 6 League.

Under 15s

Last week saw Round 7 of the Under 15 leagues. Our Under 15 Division 1 boys played Carrickmacross at home on Thursday and good work on their superb win. Our Under 15 Division 5A boys played Magheracloone at home in Round 7 of the U15 Division 5A League on Friday last. Well done in their exciting 6-9 to 5-12 draw. They 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 Truagh at home on Tuesday of last week. Well done to our Minors in their superb 3 point win in an exciting game with a final score of 1-18 to 2-12. They next play Emyvale away in the Semi Final of the Division 1 league this Tuesday 23rd May at 8:00pm. Well done to our Under 18 Division 3 boys in their 5-15 to 0-9 win against Aughnamullen away in the U18 Division 3 Round 3 game on Monday last. They next play Oram in Under 13 Division 3 league Semi Final.

O’Duffy Cup

In the Reserve Championship our Senior reserves were drawn against Clontibret away in the Quarter Final of the O’Duffy Cup and played them on Friday last. The Blues played a superb performance and won 2-15 to 0-8. They will face Donaghmoyne in the Semi final on June 25th.

McKeown Cup

In the McKeown Cup Reserve Championship our Junior reserves played Killeevan away in the Quarter Final of the McKeown Cup on Sunday last. Hard luck to the reserves in their narrow 2 point defeat, 4-9 to 1-16.

Senior Division 1A Reserves

Our Senior Reserves had no league games in the past week. They next play Monaghan Harps away in Round 5 of the Reserve Division 1A League on Tuesday 23rd May at 8:00pm.

Junior Division 3A Reserves

Our Junior Division 3A Reserves played Truagh away on Wednesday of last week in Round 5 of the Platinum Tanks Reserve League Football Division 3A. Hard luck to the reserves in their 2-10 to 1-10 defeat. 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

Our Junior Reserves had no Division 3B league games in the past week. They next play Latton at home this Sunday 28th May at 4:30pm in Round 4 of the Reserve League Football Division 3B.

Senior Men League

Our Senior Men played Aughnamullen at home on Wednesday evening of last week in Round 4 of the Declan Loughman Senior League. Hard luck to the lads in their 2-15 to 0-15 defeat. The Senior men next play Ballybay at home on Sunday 28th May at 2:00pm in Round 5.

Junior Men’s League

Our Junior Men had no games in the past week. The Junior men next play Killeevan away on Friday 26th May in Round 5 of the Junior League at 8:00pm.

Senior Ladies

Our Senior Ladies Round 8 game against Inniskeen at home in the Senior Ladies Reserve League Division 2 scheduled for Sunday last was cancelled as Inniskeen conceded and Scotstown were awarded the points.

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 Division 1 girls had no games in the past week. Our Under 16 Division 1 girls next play Castleblayney at home in Round 5 of the Under 16 girls Division 1 League on Monday 29th May at 7:00pm. Well done to our Under 16 Division 2 girls in their excellent 3-6 to 2-6 win over Sean McDermotts at home in Round 4 of the Under 16 girls Division 2 League on Tuesday last. Our Under 16 Division 2 girls 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

Well done to our Under 14 girls Scotstown A team in their win against O’Neill Shamrocks away in Round 4 of the U14 Division 1 League on Monday last. They next play Magheracloone at home in Round 5 of the U14 Division 1 League on Monday 5th June at 7:00pm.

Our Under 14 girls Scotstown B team had no games in the past week. 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

Hard luck to our Under 12 Scotstown A girls’ in their 6-2 to 3-5 defeat against Emyvale at home on Saturday last in Round 2 of the U12 Division 1 League North. They next play Sean McDermotts at home on Saturday 27th May at 11:00am in Round 3 of the U12 Division 1 League North.

Well done to our Under 12 Scotstown B girls’ in their 3-8 to 0-5 win against Castleblayney away in Round 2 of the U12 Division 4 League on Friday last. They next play Magheracloone at home on Friday 26th May at 7:00pm in Round 3 of the U12 Division 4 League.

Monaghan Minors

Well done to the Monaghan minors in their epic Semi Final win against Tyrone after penalties with a final score of Monaghan 2-19 Tyrone 4-13 n Roslea on Saturday last. The Farney lads levelled the game at the death twice, in normal time and extra time.and held their nerve to win in a thrilling penalty shootout in sudden death 9-8.

They next play Derry in the Ulster Final this Sunday 28th May in the Athletic Grounds Armagh at 6:00pm. 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 – Ulster Champions!

A massive congratulations to the County Monaghan Minor ladies in their superb 5-16 to 0-12 win against Tyrone in the Ulster Platinum Championship Final in Crossmaglen on Saturday last. Well done to our Blues on the panel Katie McCaffrey, Ella McKenna, and Eabha Sherry, and the team and management on the brilliant victory.

Monaghan U14 Girls

National GAA development centre Abbotstown is the venue for the Under 14 Ladies Gaelic All Ireland Silver Semi Final V Carlow on Saturday 27th May at 1:30pm. All the best to Brannagh Connolly and the U14 County girls and management.

Our Blues Upcoming Competitive Fixtures for the Week

On Tuesday 23rd May our Under 18 Division 1 boys play Emyvale away in the Semi Final of the Under 18 Division 1 League at 8:00pm. Our Senior Reserves play Monaghan Harps in Round 5 of the Reserve Division 1A League at 8:00pm and our Under 14 Scotstown B girls’ team play Emyvale away in Round 4 of the U14 Division 3A league at 7:00pm.

On Friday 26th May our Junior Men play Killeevan away in Round 5 of the Junior Football League at 8:00pm and Under 12 Scotstown B girls’ team play Magheracloone at home in Round 3 of the U12 Division 1 League at 7:00pm.

On Saturday 27th May Monaghan County Seniors play Derry away in Celtic Park in Round 1 of the All Ireland Group D stage at 7:00pm. In Round 3 of the Under 13 League, the Scotstown A team play Castleblayney away in Division 1 at 11:00am, the Scotstown B team play Clones away in Division 2 at 11:00am, the Scotstown C team have a bye and the Scotstown D team play Clontibret at home in Kilmore in Division 6 at 1:30pm. Our Under 12 Scotstown A girls’ team play Emyvale at home Round 2 of the U12 Division 1 League North at 11:00am.

On Sunday 28th May our Senior men play Ballybay away in Round 5 of the Senior Football League at 2:00pm and our Junior 3B Reserves play Latton at home in the Reserve League Football Division 3A Round 4 game at 4:30pm.

On Monday 29th May our Under 16 Division 1 girls play Castleblayney at home in Round 5 of the Under 16 girls Division 1 League at 7:00pm.

On Tuesday 30th May 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 B team play Corduff at home in Kilmore in Division 2 at 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.

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 €7,400!!

Thanks to everyone involved in our online lotto draw for a €7,200 jackpot on Wednesday 24th May. Please see our Social Media platforms for more details of the results.

In the May 17th draw there was no Jackpot winner this week. Numbers drawn on the night were 2, 14, 20, 7. We had 1 Match 3 winner who wins € 100 – Brenda Mc Carey.

We also had 3 Lucky Dip winners this week of € 20 each. They were Martin Connolly, Derek Brady and Majella Treanor. 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 €7,400. 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 31st at 8:30pm.

Ciste Draw

The May Ciste draw will take place this Sunday Night, May 28th at 10:00pm, in the Social Club (to avoid the clash with Monaghan v Derry game). 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!

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!

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

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. Please see our Social Media platforms for further details and how to enter or contact any of the Senior Ladies to enter and for more information.

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.

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 Cormac Sherry and Abbie McCarey

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!

Training will be re-commencing Wednesday 24th of May at 8:30pm.

There was a registration hour at Henry’s on Saturday last. 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.

Bellaghy Under 9s mini tournament on Ulster Final Day

Many thanks to everyone involved in hosting Wolfe Tones Baile Eachaidh GAC on Sunday of last week, prior to the Ulster Final in Páirc Mhuire including use of the pitch of an Under 9s mini tournament and refreshments in the Complex prior to the final in Clones.

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 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