Scotstown GAA Club Notes 13/04/2026
Senior Men
Scotstown opened their 2026 Loughman Sports Senior League campaign at Páirc Mhuire on Saturday evening last against Corduff, producing a strong and composed performance to claim the first win of the season. The Blues started brightly, settling quickly into the game and taking control of possession. Early scores helped Scotstown build momentum, and the team carried that sharpness throughout the first half, moving the ball well and keeping the scoreboard ticking.
Corduff responded strongly with spells of pressure, but Scotstown’s defence stood firm, turning over key attacks and launching several well-worked counter-moves leading 0-10 to 1-3. As the second half progressed, the home side continued to push on, adding important scores to keep daylight between the teams. In the closing stages, Scotstown managed the game intelligently, maintaining their lead and seeing out the contest with confidence to secure a deserved opening-round victory.
A positive start to the league campaign, with plenty of encouraging signs across the pitch. Final score of 0-15 to 1-6.
The senior men next play Inniskeen away on Sunday 26 th April at 3pm continuing the league series of competitive clashes both home and away throughout April, May, June and early July.
Scotstown’s fixtures are as follows:
- Round 1 (11 April – 6pm): Scotstown (0-15) v (1-6) Corduff, Páirc Mhuire
- Round 2 (26 April – 3pm): Inniskeen v Scotstown, Inniskeen
- Round 3 (10 May – 3:30pm): Castleblayney v Scotstown, Castleblayney
- Round 4 (16 May – 7pm): Scotstown v Clontibret, Páirc Mhuire
- Round 5 (24 May - TBC): Cremartin v Scotstown, Cremartin
- Round 6 (5 June – 8pm): Scotstown v Gaeil Triucha, Páirc Mhuire
- Round 7 (14 June - TBC): Latton v Scotstown, Latton
- Round 8 (26 June – 8pm): Scotstown v Carrickmacross, Páirc Mhuire
- Round 9 (4 July – 5pm): Magheracloone v Scotstown, Magheracloone
We wish our senior team and management the very best as preparations continue for the season ahead. With strong support behind them, we look forward to another committed and exciting league campaign.
Junior Men
Scotstown’s Junior Men put in a committed effort to Currin (played in Kilmore), but Currin proved the stronger team on the day, finishing out 4–15 to 3–7 in the opening round of the 2026 Junior Football League. Currin started sharply and built an early lead, but Scotstown responded well with a well-taken goal to keep themselves in the contest. The first half was competitive, with both sides trading scores, but Currin’s ability to convert chances gave them the advantage at the break.
In the second half, Scotstown battled hard and struck for two more goals, showing great determination and work rate throughout the field. Currin, however, remained clinical in front of the posts, adding key scores that kept them in control as the game entered the final stages.
Despite the result, the Scotstown men showed plenty of fight, created good scoring chances, and demonstrated strong teamwork in their first outing of the season. There’s lots to build on as the league campaign continues.
The Juniors will continue their campaign at home to Oram on Saturday 25th April at 7pm, with four home games in total at Páirc Mhuire across the league.
Scotstown Junior Fixtures:
- Round 1 – 11 April – 7pm: Currin v Scotstown (Kilmore)
- Round 2 – 25 April – 7pm: Scotstown v Oram (Home – Páirc Mhuire)
- Round 3 – 9 May – 7pm: Aghabog Emmets v Scotstown (Away)
- Round 4 – 15 May – 7:45pm: Scotstown v Killeevan Sarsfields (Home – Páirc Mhuire)
- Round 5 – 24 May – 2pm: Blackhill Emeralds v Scotstown (Away)
- Round 6 – 5 June – 8pm: Scotstown v Toome (Home – Páirc Mhuire)
- Round 7 – 14 June - TBC: Rockcorry v Scotstown (Away)
- Round 8 – 26 June – 8pm: Scotstown v Drumhowan (Home – Páirc Mhuire)
- Round 9 – 4 July – 7pm: Scotstown v Sean McDermotts (Home – Páirc Mhuire)
Best of luck to the team and management for the season ahead. An Bhoth Abú.
Men’s Reserves
Senior Reserves – Division 1A
The Senior Reserves return to action this Wednesday, 15th April, away to Corduff at 8 pm in Round 2 (replay after abandoned). Their Round 3 fixture against Latton was also postponed due to weather, but preparations remain strong as the team looks to build momentum.
Next fixtures:
- Magheracloone v Scotstown – Sat 18 Apr, 7 pm, Magheracloone
- Carrickmacross v Scotstown – Wed 29 Apr, 7:45 pm, Carrickmacross
Junior 2B Reserves – Division 2B
The Junior 2B Reserves had no games in the past week. They travel to Eire Óg this Sunday, 19th April, 12 pm, before hosting Truagh on Wednesday, 22nd April, 7:30 pm in Páirc Mhuire.
Next fixtures:
- Eire Óg v Scotstown – Sun 19 Apr, 12 pm, Smithborough
- Scotstown v Truagh – Wed 22 Apr, 7:30 pm, Páirc Mhuire
Junior 3B Reserves – Division 3B
Our Junior 3B Reserves opened their campaign with a hardfought 29 to 29 draw against Aughnamullen at home last Sunday. The team showed great spirit and teamwork throughout. They now travel to Inniskeen next Sunday, 26th April, 7 pm for Round 2.
Next fixture:
- Inniskeen v Scotstown – Sun 26 Apr, 12pm, Inniskeen
All three reserve teams will be looking to build momentum as the season settles in. Best of luck to the players and management teams in the weeks ahead.
Minor Football – Round 1 Preview
The Minor Boys host Magheracloone this Monday, 13th April, 7:15 pm in Kilmore for Round 3 of the Division 1 League. Despite a strong performance against Castleblayney last week, the minors lost 3-11 to 1-8 and the team will look to build on their progress and secure their first win of the campaign.
Next fixture:
- Scotstown A v Magheracloone – Mon 13 Apr, 7:15 pm, Kilmore
U16 Boys — Fixtures Ahead
All three U16 teams are back in action this week following mixed results last time out.
- Division 1 (A) – A fine win away to Magheracloone (34 to 18) sees the A team host Donaghmoyne on Thursday, 23 April, 7:15 pm in Scotstown.
- Division 3 (B) – The B team face Latton O’Rahilly at home on Friday, 24 April, 7:15 pm after a defeat to Sean McDermotts.
- Division 4 (C) – The C team host Magheracloone on Friday, 24 April, 7:15 pm following their battling display, but defeat against Inniskeen.
Best of luck to all three sides in Round 3.
U14 Boys
The U14 boys had no games in the past week and return for Round 3 this weekend.
- Division 1 (A) – Home to Carrickmacross on Saturday, 18 April, 12 pm in Páirc Mhuire.
- Division 7 (C) – Away to Castleblayney Faughs C on Saturday, 18 April, 1:30 pm in St Mary’s Park.
- Division 5 (B) – Home to Aughnamullen B on Sunday, 19 April, 11 am in Kilmore.
Best of luck to all three teams and management.
U12 Boys
Our U12 boys continue their Spring League journey with Week 3 fixtures completed last weekend. The focus remains on skill development and enjoyment as the teams prepare for Finals Day on 24–25 April.
Ladies Football
Scotstown’s Senior Ladies opened their 2026 league campaign on Sunday morning at Páirc Mhuire, producing a strong and spirited performance in a highly competitive contest against Magheracloone. The game was tight throughout, with both sides enjoying periods of momentum and creating plenty of scoring chances.
Scotstown struck for three well-worked goals, showing sharp movement and excellent finishing in the forward line. Magheracloone, however, were consistent and accurate with their point-taking, keeping the scoreboard ticking and edging ahead as the game entered the final stages.
Despite pushing hard right to the final whistle and creating late opportunities, Scotstown were unable to close the gap, with Magheracloone holding on for a narrow win.
A committed display from the team with lots of positives to take into the next round.
Full-time: Scotstown 3–7, Magheracloone 1–13
The ladies travel to Magheracloone again on Sunday, 26 April, 11:30 am for Round 3 of the Reserve League Division 1.





