Monaghan LGFA Minors

The Monaghan LGFA Minors faced Galway in the All Ireland Semi Final on Wednesday of last week in Longford. Hard luck to the team and management in their defeat, but well done to our Blues on the panel, Katie McCaffrey, Ella McKenna, and Eabha Sherry, and the team and management on winning the Ulster Platinum Championship and on their amazing 2023 journey.

2023 Monaghan Club Football Championship draws

Recently, Monaghan GAA held the draws for this year’s adult men championships. In the Greenfield Foods Senior Football Championship, our senior men drew Donaghmoyne, Inniskeen, Clontibret and Magheracloone and are in Group 2. The fixtures are; weekend 13th August away to Inniskeen; weekend 27th August home to Magheracloone; weekend 9th September away to Donaghmoyne and weekend 16th September home to Clontibret.

In the Universal Graphics Junior Football Championship, our Junior Men drew Tyholland, Killeevan, Oram and Rockcorry and are in Group 2. The fixtures are; weekend 13th August away to Oram; weekend 20th August home to Tyholland; weekend 27th August away to Rockcorry and weekend 16th September home to Killeevan. We wish the players and management on both teams all the best in this year’s Championships.

Our Blues Competitive Games in the past week

Under 13s

Our Under 13 boys teams commenced their 2023 Cup competitions last weekend. Our Scotstown A team faced Magheracloone away in the Under 13 Division 1 Cup Competition Group A Round 1 game on Saturday last. Hard luck in their defeat. They next play Donaghmoyne at home in the Under 13 Division 1 Cup Competition Group A Round 12 game on Saturday August 5th at 11:00am.

The Under 13 Scotstown B team played Donaghmoyne at home in the Under 13 Division 5 Cup Competition Group B Round 1 game on Sunday last. Well done to the team and management in their win. They next play Magheracloone away in the Under 13 Division 5 Cup Competition Group B Round 2 game on Sunday August 6th at 11:00am. The Scotstown C team’s first game is Inniskeen away in the Under 13 Division 5 Cup Competition Group B Round 1 game on Saturday August 5th at 12:45pm.

Under 15s

Our Under 15 Scotstown A side played Clontibret in the Under 15 Division 1 League Shield Final on Thursday of last week in Doohamlet. Well done and a massive congratulations to the Under 15 A team and management in a superb win and performance. Scotstown started strongly and were ahead by 3 points after the first quarter with fine points by Daire Corrigan, Mark Connelly and Darragh Feeney. Clontibret responded well and levelled the score at 0-3 all within 5 minutes before Scotstown pressed again scoring 5 superb unanswered points (2 by Mark Connolly, 1 by Darragh Feeney, Nathan McCabe and Caolan Clerkin) before half time making the score Scotstown 0-8 to 0-3. Clontibret started the second half strongly and withon the first 2 minutes scored a goal and a point reducing their margin to just 1 point. Scotstown and increased their lead to 4 points with brilliant points by Ellis Foy (2 from play), Nathan McCabe and Darragh Feeney. With 10 minutes remaining Clontibret reduced their deficit to 2 points, but again Scotstown applied pressure and Ellis Foy score 2 more superb points from play before Darragh Feeney scored an excellent foal making the score 1-14 to 1-7. With 3 minutes remaining Senan Mullen scored a well placed point from play. However Clontibret scored a goal ensuring a nervy end to the final. The Blues defended the strong pressure from Clontibret efficiently and secured the Under 15 Division 1 League Shield Cup with a score line of Scotstown 1-15 Clontibret 2-7. Congratulations to the lads and management. Commiserations to Clontibret and many thanks to Doohamlet GFC on superbly hosting the final.

Scotstown team and scorers: Kyle Rooney, Enda Sherlock, Conor Keys, James McArdle, Jack McCara, Eoin Murray, Chilav Malaya, Nathan McCabe (Captain) (0-2), Caolain Clerkin (0-1),

Senan Mullen (0-1), Mark Connolly (0-3), Conor McMeel, Daire Corrigan (0-1), Ellis Foy (0-4), Darragh Feeney (1-3), Ben Sexton, Darragh Sherry, Jamie Roddy, Daniel McCrudden, Harry Mullen, Jarlath Smith, Ryan Robb, Cormac Clerkin. Management: Seanie Mullen, Frank Caulfield, Colin Casey, Brendan Boylan and Rory Sheehan

Our Under 15 Scotstown B boys played Castleblayney at home in in the Under 15 Division 5A League Shield Semi Final. Hard luck to the lads in their 2-17 to 2-11 defeat and all the best in the Championship later.

Under 17s

Well done to our Scotstown A team in their 3-16 to 2-11 win against Truagh at home on Thursday of last week in the U17 Division 1 League Round 4 game. They next play Carrickmacross away in Round 1 of the Under 17 Division 1 League this Sunday 30th July at 12:00pm. Hard luck to our Under 17 Scotstown B team in their 3-9 to 1-9 defeat to Monaghan Harps away on Tuesday of last week in the U17 Division 4 League Round 4 game. They next play Truagh at home in the Semi Final of the Under 17 Division 4 League this Friday 28th July at 7:30pm.

Senior Division 1A Reserves

Our Division 1A Reserves played their final League game on Tuesday of last week when they played Monaghan Harps at home in Round 10 of the Reserve League Division 1A. The game finished in an exciting 0-11 all draw. That concludes their season and well done to the team and management on a successful 2023 which saw the Senior Reserves retain the O’Duffy Cup.

Junior Division 3A Reserves

Our Division 1A played Blackhill in the Reserve League Division 1A League Shield Final on Friday last in Cloghan. A massive Congratulations to the Reserves and management on their superb win. The first 10 minutes were tense and a tight affair in inclement weather conditions. The Blues led by 0-4 to 0-2 with well placed points by Ben Sherlock (2 points) and Shane Maguire and Paul Maguire, before a superb goal by Adam Monahan opened up a 5 point lead for Scotstown. Blackhill scored a point, but the Blues pressed further scoring 4 further points before half time, with fine scores from James McElwain, Cathal Caulfield, Declan Treanor and Paul Maguire making the half time score 1-8 to 0-4. In the first quarter of the second half Scotstown scored 3 further points to Blackhill’s one, with fine points by Ben Sherlock and James McElwain, before a second superb goal was scored by Adam Monahan making the score 2-11 to 0-5. James McElwain added a final excellent for the Blues to secure the Division 3A League Shield Cup. Well done lads and commiserations to Blackhill and thanks to Monaghan GAA for hosting the final in Cloghan. Scotstown team and scorers: Jamie Maguire, Caolium Mullen, Aaron Murray (Captain), Oisin Murray, Mickey Connolly, Fintan Treanor, Cathal Caulfield (0-1), Peter Hamill, Decky Treanor (0-1), Ben Sherlock (0-3), Tiarnan McGonnell, Aaron Boylan, James McElwain (0-3), Paul Maguire (0-2), Adam Monahan, Conor Caulfield, Bobby Boylan, Ciaran Mc Quaid, Cillian Sherry, Adam Monahan (2-0), Darragh McDwyer, Darren Treanor, Dermot McCrudden, Enda Brady, Finlay Foy, Jason Boylan, Nessan McCrudden, Paddy Connolly, Reuben Sheridan, Shea Beggan, Shane Maguire (0-1), Sahill Arya, Tommy Moyna, James Brady, Seamie McKenna, Mark Maguire, Glen Treanor, John Sherry, Daniel Roddy, Donal McKenna, and Adrian Carbin. Management: Mark Corrigan, Mick McCormack, Colin Harvey

Junior Division 3B Reserves

Our Division 3B Reserves had no games in the past week. They next play Latton away this Friday 28th July in Round 9 of the Reserve League Football Division 3B at 8:00pm.

Senior Men League

Our Senior Men had no games in the past week. They next play Magheracloone away on Tuesday 25th July in the Senior League relegation playoff Semi Final at 7:30pm.

Junior Men’s League

Our Junior men had no games in the past week. They next play Oram away in the Junior Championship on weekend of August 13th.

Senior Ladies

Our Senior Ladies had no games in the past week. The Monaghan Ladies Senior League commenced last weekend. However our Senior Ladies game against Truagh away in Round 1 of the Senior Ladies Division 1 game scheduled for Sunday last was postponed due to the inclement weather. They next play Donaghmoyne at home in Round 2 of the Senior Ladies Division 1 game at 11:00am on Sunday 31st July.

The Monaghan Ladies Championship commences in August. The Scotstown Ladies are playing in the Senior Championship and are in Group A along with O’Neill Shamrocks, Emyvale and Corduff. Their first game is against Corduff at home in Round 1 on Saturday 19th August at 7:00pm.

Under 18 Girls

Our Under 18 girls had no games in the past week. They next play Tyholland away in Round 4 of the Under 18 girls Division 1 League on Thursday 27th July at 7:30pm.

Under 16 Girls

Well done to our Under 16 Scotstown A girls in their win against Aughnamullen at home in Round 7 of the Under 16 girls Division 1 League on Monday last. They next play Magheracloone away in Round 8 of the Under 16 girls Division 1 League on Monday 31st July at 7:30pm. Well done to our Under 16 girls Scotstown B girls who defeated Emyvale away in the Under 16 girls Division 2 League Round 3 game on Thursday of last week. They next play Monaghan Harps at home in Round 7 of the Under 16 girls Division 2 League on Tuesday 25th July at 7:00pm.

Under 14 Girls

Our Under 14 Scotstown A girls had no games in the past week. Hard luck to our Under 14 Scotstown B girls in their defeat to Castleblayney away in Round 2 of the U14 Division 3A League on Tuesday of last week.

Under 12 Girls

Well done to our Under 12 Scotstown A girls team in their win against Corduff at home on Saturday last in Round 2 of the Under 12 Division 2 league. They next play Aughnamullen away this Saturday 29th July at 11:00am in Round 1 of the Under 12 Division 2 league.

Well done to our Under 12 Scotstown B team in their win against Tyholland at home on Tuesday of last week in Round 2 of the Under 12 Division 3B league and well done to the U12 Scotstown B girls in their home win against Magheracloone in Round 3.

Our Blues Upcoming Competitive Fixtures for the Week

On Tuesday 25th July our Senior Men play Magheracloone away on in the Senior League relegation playoff Semi Final at 7:30pm. Our Under 16 girls Scotstown B girls play Monaghan Harps at home in the Under 16 girls Division 2 League Round 7 game at 7:00pm.

On Thursday 27th July our Under 16 girls Scotstown A girls play Tyholland away in the Under 16 girls Division 1 League Round 4 game at 7:30pm

On Friday 28th our Senior 3B Reserves play Latton away in the Reserve League Football Division 3B Round 9 game at 8:00pm and our Under 17 Scotstown B boys play Truagh at home in the Semi Final of the U17 Division 4 league Cup at 7:30pm.

On Saturday 29th July our Under 12 Scotstown A girls team play Aughnamullen away at 11:00am in Round 1 of the Under 12 Division 2 league.

On Sunday 30th July our Senior Ladies play Donaghmoyne at home in Round 2 of the Senior Ladies Division 1 game at 11:00am and our Under 17 Scotstown A boys play Carrickmacross away in Round 1 of the U17 Division 1 league at 12:00pm.

On Monday 31st July our Under 16 girls Scotstown A girls play Magheracloone away in the Under 16 girls Division 1 League Round 8 game at 7:30pm.

On Thursday 3rd August our Under 17 Scotstown A boys play Emyvale at home in Round 7 of the U17 Division 1 league at 7:30pm.

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

Scotstown GAA Online Club Lotto – Jackpot €9,200!!

Thanks to everyone involved in our online lotto draw for a €9,000 jackpot on Wednesday 26th July. Please see our Social Media platforms for more details of the results.

In the July 19th draw there was no Jackpot winner this week. Numbers drawn on the night were 23,11, 26, 1. We had 2 Match 3 winner who wins € 50 each – Grainne Mc Kenna and

Paul Carey. We also had 3 Lucky Dip winners this week of € 20 each. They were Assumpta Connolly, Ian Mc Quaid and Tracey Mc Guigan-Moyna.They were Seamus Mc Elwain, Elaine Brennan and Cormac Sherry. 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 €9,200. 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 Wednesday August 2nd at 8:30pm.

New Online Lotto provider Clubspot

We changed our club lotto provider this week, if you have an auto-renew ticket on the ClubForce system please cancel it and set up a new one using the link below on our new customised ClubSpot system. You can also play the lotto using our new Scotstown GAA Club app which you can download on your App Store. Please note that all tickets purchased via clubforce that still have draws remaining have been moved over to our new platform and will be included in the Lotto until they expire. First draw on the ClubSpot system takes place THIS WEDNESDAY July 26th, Any tickets bought using the new link will only be included on that draw or draws after that date

Play the lotto here: https://member.clubspot.app/club/scotstown-gaa/fundraisers

Ciste Draw

The July Ciste draw will take place this Saturday Night, July 29th at 10:00pm, in the Social Club. 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!

Under 11 Spring League

Well done to our Under 10 boys who finished up their U11 Spring League on Tuesday of last week in Ballybay. The boys had a great Spring League, competing so well v Under 11 teams throughout the county. The future is bright for An Bhoth! Thanks to Ballybay Pearse Brothers GAA for hosting the fixtures.

Wellwishes for Declan Treanor and Colin Woods

We wish both Declan Treanor and Blackhill GAA’s Colin Woods a speedy recovery from a clash of heads injury on Friday last at the Division 3A Reserve Shield Final.

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 have our new Member Relationship Management software platform ClubSpot up and running. 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

Club Shop

The Club Shop is next open Friday August 4th from 7pm to 8pm.

Social Club opening hours and rota

The Social Club is open this Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9pm. Bara Rota: Sean McKenna and Kevin Boylan.

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.

Scotstown GAA Golf Classic

The 2023 Scotstown GAA Golf Classic is on in Rossmore Golf Club on Saturday 2nd September. Team of 4 with 3 course Dinner €200. Tee sponsorship is 100 euros and we over €2,500 worth of prizes for the event. To book your tee time, phone Shane Stirrat on 086 836 7997 or Jim 085 174 3569.

Summer Pop-Up Lego Camp 2023

Our Senior Ladies player Shannon Tracey is running another Lego class in St. Mary’s hall, Scotstown on Saturday 12th August from 10:30am to 12:00 Noon. All the best to everyone involved. To secure your place please contact Shannon on 086 886 5056 or email: letsgolego736@gmail.com

Scór agus Cultúr

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

6th Annual Run to Remember – Gary Askin

A 5k Run / walk in memory of the late Gary Askin will take place Friday 4th August, starting at Emyvale GAA grounds, at 7:00pm sharp. Please support our neighbours Emyvale GAA on this brilliant initiative for superb causes. All donations on the day in aid of Errigal Truagh Special Needs Children’s Camp, Monaghan Cardiac First Responders Group & The Irish Kidney Association. Please see website address below to support.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/mth7v-6th-annual-run-to-remember-gary-askin

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.

2023 FRS Recruitment GAA World Games

The initial stages of the FRS Recruitment GAA World Games is being played out at Owenbeg Centre of Excellence in Owenbeg Derry this week from July 24th to July 27th, with the finals taking place on July 28th at Celtic Park, Derry City. This is the Fourth-ever staging of what is a major international festival and celebration of Gaelic Games participation all over the globe, and features a record breaking 93 teams totalling 1,300 players coming to Derry to take part.

The unique feature of the FRS Recruitment GAA World Games is that there is competition for Irish-born (Open) and native-born (International) teams representing more than 10 regions round the world. We wish Noel McGinnity all the best this week in the competition.