Scotstown GAA Club Notes 16/05/2023

An Bhoth GAA Club Notes. 16/05/2023 
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

By Gareth Sherry January 26, 2026
An Bhoth GAA Club Notes 26/01/2026 Scotstown GAA Gaelic Life Team of the Year nominations A massive congratulations to our 8 senior players for making the nominations for the Gaelic Life team of the year after the amazing run to the Ulster Championship glory; Rory Beggan, Kieran Hughes, Darragh Murray, Ryan O’Toole, Micheal McCarville, Mattie Maguire, Max Maguire, and Jack McCarron. Please vote on the link here https://www.gaeliclife.com/club-all-stars/vote-2025-mens-football-team-of-the-year/ Congratulations to Emyvale GAA Club Harvey Colleran, Alastair Stewart and Karl Gallagher, and Carrickmacross Emmets Stephen O’Hanlon & Aaron Lynch who were also nominated. Division 1 National Football League Round 2 – Monaghan v Roscommon this Sunday Monaghan opened up their National League campaign with a Division 1 Round 1 game against Armagh at home in Clones on Sunday last. Hard luck in their 1-27 to 0-18 defeat. They next play Roscommon in Round 2 of the National League Division 1 this Sunday 1st February at 2:00pm. All the best to our Blues on the County panel, and the rest of the Monaghan team, and the management. You can get your tickets at McMahon’s Centra Scotstown. No ticket sales at the ground. The full Monaghan fixture list is as follows. Round 1: Monaghan (0-18) v (1-27) Armagh, Sunday January 25th 2:00pm, Clones; Round 2: Roscommon v Monaghan, Sunday 1st February, 2:00pm, Roscommon; Round 3: Dublin v Monaghan, Saturday 14th February, 7:00pm, Dublin; Round 4: Monaghan v Mayo, Sunday 22nd February, 1:45pm, Clones; Round 5: Kerry v Monaghan, Sunday 1st March, 1:15pm, Killarney; Round 6: Monaghan v Galway, Sunday 15th March, Inniskeen, 3:45pm; Round 7: Monaghan v Donegal, Sunday 22nd March, 3:30pm, Clones. Lidl Ladies Division 2 National Football League Round 2 – Monaghan v Donegal this Sunday The County Monaghan Senior Ladies team commenced their league campaign with a home game against Tyrone on Sunday last in Round 1 of the Lidl Ladies Division 1 National Football League. Hard luck in their 7-11 to 0-11 defeat. They next play Donegal at home in round 2 of the National Ladies Football League Division 2 at 2pm this Sunday 1st February. We wish our players on the panel, Michaela Grew, Caoimhe Kelly, Eabha Sherry and Casey Treanor, and the rest of the team and management the very best. National League Tickets You can purchase your tickets for the Round 2 Roscommon v Monaghan National League Division 2 National League game (in Roscommon this Sunday 1st February at 2pm) in McMahon’s Centra Scotstown shop through the Ticketmaster system. Congratulations to Casey Treanor Congratulations to Casey Treanor who has been named as Vice Captain of the Monaghan Senior Ladies team. Juvenile Presentation Night – Coming soon We are having a presentation night for our juveniles in the Scotstown Complex shortly. A night to celebrate our amazing Juvenile success in 2025. Please see our social media platforms for details. The Big Prediction Quiz – Underway We are having the popular Prediction Competition Quiz from previous years for this year’s National Football League games which started last weekend. The leaderboard will be updated later in the week. Please see our social media platforms. Many thanks to everyone who is participating and to those who organised it. Scotstown GAA Online Club Lotto – New Jackpot €11,400 Thanks to everyone involved in our online lotto draw for a €11,200 jackpot on Wednesday 28th January. Please see our Social Media platforms for more details of the results. In the January 21st draw, there was NO Jackpot winner. Numbers drawn on the night were 8, 10, 15, 20. We had FIVE Lucky-Dip winners, Paddy Power, Mark Stirrat, Catherine O'Toole, Dahy & Tracey Gallagher, and Colin McAree who win €20 each. Congratulations to all our winners! 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 €11,400. If no jackpot winner €200 is rolled over to the following week. Also if there is no jackpot winner there will be lucky dips. Next draw is Wednesday 4th February at 8:30pm. Ciste Draw The January Ciste draw will take place this Saturday night, 31st January 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; XL Ballinode & Killylough, and in Knockatallon. 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! Celebration Gala Night Save the date! On Friday 27th March there will a Scotstown GAA Gala night in the Hillgrove Hotel to celebrate our Ulster Senior Club Champions. More details coming soon. Membership 2026 – Now open for payment on Clubspot You can register for 2026 Membership on our Clubspot app. Please go to Menu, select Memberships, Buy Membership and select your appropriate option. Please note all players, underage and adult should now be registered. 2025 registration has expired. All players must be registered before commencing training, also for s&c sessions in the gym. Any teams who have started group trainings should register asap. Cairde na Botha – 4th Year subscription Many thanks to all those involved in the Cairde na Botha initiative. For those who subscribed on the 4 year subscription plan, and haven’t completed year 4, the 4th year subscription is due. Thanks! Social Club open The Social Club is open this Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9pm. Bar Rota: Stephen McKenna and Colin Casey. Club shop The Club Shop is next open this Friday 30th January from 7pm to 8pm. Scotstown Podcasts The latest Scotstown GAA Podcasts are Live: Episodes 8 and 9 with Sean Morgan and Seamus McElwain, and Episode 10 with Paddy Carroll. Please see our Social Media platforms for more details. Subscribe or follow on your favourite platform and don't miss an episode. Here is the direct link to our podbean channel https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-725wx-1a01d0c Interested in Volunteering? Anyone interested in helping out in one of our many new committees, we are looking for volunteers. Please contact Cyril at 087 9628521. Health and Wellbeing Scotstown GAA will continue in 2026 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. During last year we held several wellbeing events including a charity fun / walk which took place on St. Brigid’s weekend, daffodil planting in Kilmore to commemorate National Daffodil day for the Irish Cancer Society, and the GAA for All initiative which took place during May and June. On the first weekend of August we had the post Blessing of the Graves refreshments event in the complex. In September the club has been officially awarded the prestigious Gold status as part of the Healthy Club Recognition programme for 2025 and we recently had the return of the card nights. Make Your Ceili returns this winter with the recent launch. Couch to 5km! Well done to everyone who braved the wet morning and took part in Week 3 of the Gaelic for Mothers & Others Couch to 5km challenge! It was fantastic to see such a great turnout. If you missed it, don’t worry — it’s not too late to join, and all are very welcome to come along again next Sunday. If you have any questions, please contact Nicola Neeson on +353 86 406 1434. Maith thú! Irish Life GAA Healthy Clubs Steps Challenge 2026 The Irish Life GAA Healthy Clubs Steps Challenge is back for the 7th year for one of Ireland’s biggest walking challenges, bringing clubs and communities together. Kicking off on 7th January 2026 – participants are asked to track a combined 4000km over 5 weeks up until 11th February. Any club hitting the 4000km on the finish date will be entered into a draw to win a share of €30,000 funding for their club. Please see our Social Media platforms for more details. Card Playing night returns for winter 2025 / 2026 Scotstown GAA are inviting everyone to come along and play Cards in the Scotstown complex this Friday 30th January at 8:00pm for all ages, especially young people who want to learn the game of 45, there will be card players there on the night to guide and help, fun night ahead don’t let our traditional card games become a thing of the past. Studio Room Booking – Kilmore Hub Dear members. There is now a live calendar available on our website kilmorehub.ie showing the availability of the studio room for team sessions, meetings, or other club use. To book the studio, please message 085 151 3753 via WhatsApp. Thanks for helping us keep everything organised! Scór agus Cultúr The Ulster final for Scor Sinsir is provisionally fixed for Saturday March 21st. Ulster Scor semifinals Saturday and Sunday March 7th and 8th. Monaghan scor senior final possibly weekend of Friday February 20th Nb dates subject to confirmation. Venues and times to be decided. Ciorcal Tá an Ciorcal sa Spórtlann gach Oíche Mháirt ag a 8 a chlog! Fáilte roimh gach duine! Irish Classes Beginners Irish commencing on Tuesday 3rd Feb (studio) in Kilmore then following Tuesday in meeting room Scotstown complex.
By Gareth Sherry January 21, 2026
An Bhoth GAA Club Notes – 20/01/2026 Monaghan GAA 2025 Awards Night On Saturday night last, the Monaghan GAA Annual Awards 2025 took place in the Four Seasons Hotel, Monaghan. A massive congratulations to all our Monaghan GAA 2025 award winners and to those who received county retirement presentations on the night: 2025 Award Winners Senior Footballer of the Year – Kieran Hughes Young Footballer of the Year – Max Maguire Minor Championship Referee of the Year – Andrew Mullen County Retirement Presentations Shane Carey Darren Hughes Kieran Hughes Thanks to Monaghan GAA and the Four Seasons Hotel Monaghan for hosting and organising another excellent awards night. Well done also to Gráinne McElwain for MC duties on the evening. 2026 Bank of Ireland Dr. McKenna Cup Monaghan continued their strong run in the Dr. McKenna Cup with an exciting 1-15 to 2-10 semi-final victory over Tyrone on Wednesday evening last in Inniskeen. This result saw Monaghan finish top of Section B and qualify for the McKenna Cup Final, which took place on Saturday last against Donegal in Omagh. While it ended in disappointment with a 2-17 to 0-11 defeat , well done to the team and management on reaching the final and producing a very impressive run throughout the competition. Division 1 National Football League – Round 1 Monaghan v Armagh – Sunday 25th January Intercounty football moves up another level this weekend as the National Football League gets underway following the McKenna Cup. Monaghan will compete in Division 1 this year after gaining promotion last season and winning the Division 2 League Final. The top tier includes Armagh, Donegal, Dublin, Galway, Kerry, Mayo and Roscommon . Round 1 Fixture Monaghan v Armagh Sunday 25th January 2:00pm St. Tiernach’s Park, Clones Best wishes to all our Blues on the county panel, and to the entire Monaghan team and management. 🎟️ Tickets can be purchased in McMahon’s Centra Scotstown . Please note: no ticket sales at the ground. Full Monaghan NFL Division 1 Fixtures Round 1: Monaghan v Armagh – Sunday 25th January, 2:00pm, Clones Round 2: Roscommon v Monaghan – Sunday 1st February, 2:00pm, Roscommon Round 3: Dublin v Monaghan – Saturday 14th February, 7:00pm, Dublin Round 4: Monaghan v Mayo – Sunday 22nd February, 1:45pm, Clones Round 5: Kerry v Monaghan – Sunday 1st March, 1:15pm, Killarney Round 6: Monaghan v Galway – Sunday 15th March, 3:45pm, Inniskeen Round 7: Monaghan v Donegal – Sunday 22nd March, 3:30pm, Clones Lidl Ladies National Football League – Division 2, Round 1 The Monaghan Senior Ladies begin their league campaign this weekend with a home fixture: Monaghan v Tyrone Sunday 25th January 2:00pm Blackhill Best wishes to our club players Michaela Grew, Eabha Sherry and Casey Treanor , along with the rest of the team and management, as the new league season begins. National League Tickets Tickets for Monaghan v Armagh (Division 1 NFL) this Sunday at 2:00pm in Clones can be purchased through the Ticketmaster system in McMahon’s Centra Scotstown . The Big Prediction Quiz – Deadline This Saturday! Think you know your GAA? Now is the time to prove it. Our popular National Football League Prediction Quiz returns again for 2026. The competition covers all NFL games beginning on 24th January , and entries must be submitted before Round 1 throws in . Enter online or via hard copy Compete to be crowned Prediction Quiz Champion 🔗 Enter here: https://www.scotstowngaa.ie/nfl-prediction-quiz-2026 Scotstown GAA Online Lotto – New Jackpot €11,200 Thank you to everyone who supported our online Lotto draw for the €11,000 jackpot on Wednesday 21st January. In the 14th January draw , there was no jackpot winner . Numbers drawn: 6, 10, 14, 21 Lucky Dip Winners (€20 each): Orla Beggan Eilish Treanor Damian Stirrat Noel McCabe Catherine McElvaney Congratulations to all winners. The Scotstown GAA Online Lotto draw takes place every Wednesday at 8:30pm , with last entries at 8:00pm. Choose 4 numbers from 1–31 Match all 4 to win the €11,200 jackpot If no jackpot winner, €200 rolls over Lucky dips paid each week 📅 Next draw: Wednesday 28th January at 8:30pm Celebration Gala Night 📌 Save the date! A Scotstown GAA Celebration Gala Night will take place on Friday 27th March in the Hillgrove Hotel to celebrate our Ulster Senior Club Champions . More details coming soon. Membership 2026 – Now Open on Clubspot 2026 membership is now open via the Clubspot app . Please: Go to Menu Select Memberships Buy Membership Choose the appropriate option Please note: 2025 registrations have now expired All underage and adult players must be registered before training Registration is also required for S&C gym sessions Any teams that have already commenced group training should register as soon as possible . Cairde na Botha – 4th Year Subscription Many thanks to everyone involved in the Cairde na Botha initiative. For those on the 4-year subscription plan who have not yet completed Year 4, the final year subscription is now due . Thank you for your continued support. Social Club Open The Social Club will be open this: Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9:00pm Bar Rota: Peadar Sherry & Charlene Sherry Club Shop The Club Shop will next be open on: Friday 30th January 7:00pm – 8:00pm Scotstown GAA Podcasts The latest Scotstown GAA Podcasts are now live: Episodes 8 & 9 – Sean Morgan & Seamus McElwain Episode 10 – Paddy Carroll Please see our social media platforms for more details. Subscribe or follow on your preferred platform so you don’t miss an episode. 🔗 Podbean link: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-725wx-1a01d0c Interested in Volunteering? We are seeking volunteers to assist across our various new committees. If you would like to get involved, please contact Cyril on 087 962 8521 . Health & Wellbeing Scotstown GAA will continue its Healthy Club Project throughout 2026, supporting the holistic health of our members and wider community. During the past year, activities included: Charity fun walk on St. Brigid’s weekend Daffodil planting in Kilmore for National Daffodil Day GAA for All initiative during May and June Post Blessing of the Graves refreshments in August Return of card nights Launch of Make Your Céilí this winter In September, the club was officially awarded Gold Status under the Healthy Club Recognition Programme for 2025. Couch to 5km Well done to everyone who braved the wet conditions and took part in Week 2 of the Gaelic for Mothers & Others Couch to 5km challenge. It was great to see such a strong turnout. If you missed it, don’t worry — it’s not too late to join, and everyone is welcome again next Sunday. For more information, please contact Nicola Neeson on 086 406 1434 . Maith thú! Irish Life GAA Healthy Clubs Steps Challenge 2026 The Irish Life GAA Healthy Clubs Steps Challenge returns for its 7th year , bringing clubs and communities together for one of Ireland’s largest walking initiatives. Starts: 7th January 2026 Duration: 5 weeks Finish: 11th February 2026 Target: 4,000km combined distance Any club reaching 4,000km by the finish date will be entered into a draw to win a share of €30,000 funding . Please see our social media platforms for further details. Card Playing Night – Winter 2025/26 Card playing nights return this winter. Everyone is welcome to attend this Friday 23rd January at 8:00pm in the Scotstown complex. All ages are encouraged, especially young people who wish to learn the game of 45. Experienced players will be present on the night to help and guide. A fun night guaranteed — let’s not allow our traditional card games to fade away. Studio Room Booking – Kilmore Hub A live calendar is now available on our website kilmorehub.ie , showing studio room availability for: Team sessions Meetings Other club use To book the studio, please WhatsApp 085 151 3753 . Thanks to all members for helping keep everything organised. Scór agus Cultúr Ulster Scór Sinsir Final: Provisionally Saturday 21st March Ulster Semi-Finals: Saturday & Sunday, 7th–8th March Monaghan Senior Scór Final: Possibly weekend of Friday 20th February Dates, venues and times remain subject to confirmation. An Ciorcal ar ais oíche amárach, 13ú lá, ag 8 a chlog sa Spórtlann. Fáilte romhaibh go léir!
By Gareth Sherry January 14, 2026
An Bhoth GAA Club Notes 13/01/2026 2026 Bank of Ireland Dr. McKenna Cup Monaghan continued their winning start to 2026 with a 1-17 to 3-8 win against Fermanagh on Sunday last in Castleblayney and finished top of Section B in the McKenna Cup and have qualified for the Semi Final. This Wednesday 14th January Monaghan are playing Tyrone at home in Inniskeen in the Semi Final of the McKenna Cup at 7:30pm. Please note that there are no matchday sales at the venue. You can purchase your tickets for the games in McMahons Centra Scotstown. We wish the team and management the very best. The Scotstown players on the panel are having a well deserved break until the National League commences at the end of the month. All Ireland Club Championship Tickets You can purchase your tickets for the Dr. McKenna Cup Semi Final game Monaghan v Tyrone in McMahon’s Centra Scotstown shop. Congratulations to Ryan O’Toole A massive congratulations to Ryan O’Toole for making last week’s Gaelic Life team of the week after his brilliant performance against St. Brigids in the All Ireland Semi Final. The Big Prediction Quiz Show your GAA expertise! You have always fancied yourself as a fountain of GAA knowledge with regards to matters on the field. Now is the time, join the big prediction quiz, see can you be crowned the champion. The proof is in the predictions. We are having the popular Prediction Competition Quiz from previous years for this year’s National Football League games which commence on the 24th January. Please see details on image below and you need to enter before the National league Round 1 games commence. The link to enter is below and you can also enter by physically filling in a hard copy. https://www.scotstowngaa.ie/nfl-prediction-quiz-2026 Scotstown GAA Online Club Lotto – New Jackpot €11,000 Thanks to everyone involved in our online lotto draw for a €10,800 jackpot on Wednesday 14th January. Please see our Social Media platforms for Numbers drawn on the night were 3, 7, 20, 30. We had FIVE Lucky-Dip winners, Margaret Connolly, Grainne McKenna, Peter McKenna, Sinead Sheridan, and Rita Clerkin who win €20 each. Congratulations to all our winners! 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 €11,000. If no jackpot winner €200 is rolled over to the following week. Also if there is no jackpot winner there will be lucky dips. Next draw is Wednesday 20th January at 8:30pm. Celebration Gala Night Save the date! On Friday 27th March there will a Scotstown GAA Gala night in the Hillgrove Hotel to celebrate our Ulster Senior Club Champions. More details coming soon. Membership 2026 – Now open for payment on Clubspot You can register for 2026 Membership on our Clubspot app. Please go to Menu, select Memberships, Buy Membership and select your appropriate option. Please note all players, underage and adult should now be registered. 2025 registration has expired. All players must be registered before commencing training, also for s&c sessions in the gym. Any teams who have started group trainings should register asap. Cairde na Botha – 4th Year subscription Many thanks to all those involved in the Cairde na Botha initiative. For those who subscribed on the 4 year subscription plan, and haven’t completed year 4, the 4th year subscription is due. Thanks! Social Club open The Social Club is open this Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9pm. Bar Rota: Sean McGovern and Brian McGinnity. Club shop The Club Shop is next open on Friday 30th January from 7pm to 8pm. Scotstown Podcasts The latest Scotstown GAA Podcasts are Live: Episodes 8 and 9 with Sean Morgan and Seamus McElwain, and Episode 10 with Paddy Carroll. Please see our Social Media platforms for more details. Subscribe or follow on your favourite platform and don't miss an episode. Here is the direct link to our podbean channel https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-725wx-1a01d0c Interested in Volunteering? Anyone interested in helping out in one of our many new committees, we are looking for volunteers. Please contact Cyril at 087 9628521. Our Condolences It is with deep sadness that we learnt of the passing of Eddie McKenna (Hughie). We would like to offer our deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to his son Dara (Emer) and daughter Grainne (Barry Mc Namee); his much-loved grandchildren, Sheenagh, Caolán, Aoife, Aoibheann, Niall and Darren; his brothers, sisters, bothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, his nephews, nieces, relatives, friends, neighbours and all who knew and loved him. Eddie was a lifelong supporter of our club and a distinguished community person, who was actively involved in the current redevelopment of St. Mary’s Hall Urbleshanny, where he was chairman of the committee. Last month, Eddie was safely taxiing patrons from the Scotstown complex after the Ulster final night celebrations, a recent example of the immense community work Eddie devoted, and he will be greatly missed by everyone in the community and beyond. May Eddie’s gentle soul Rest In Peace. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. Health and Wellbeing Scotstown GAA will continue in 2026 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. During last year we held several wellbeing events including a charity fun / walk which took place on St. Brigid’s weekend, daffodil planting in Kilmore to commemorate National Daffodil day for the Irish Cancer Society, and the GAA for All initiative which took place during May and June. On the first weekend of August we had the post Blessing of the Graves refreshments event in the complex. In September the club has been officially awarded the prestigious Gold status as part of the Healthy Club Recognition programme for 2025 and we recently had the return of the card nights. Make Your Ceili returns this winter with the recent launch. Couch to 5km! Well done to everyone who braved the wet morning and took part in Week 1 of the Gaelic for Mothers & Others Couch to 5km challenge! It was fantastic to see such a great turnout. If you missed it, don’t worry — it’s not too late to join, and all are very welcome to come along again next Sunday. If you have any questions, please contact Nicola Neeson on +353 86 406 1434. Maith thú! Irish Life GAA Healthy Clubs Steps Challenge 2026 The Irish Life GAA Healthy Clubs Steps Challenge is back for the 7th year for one of Ireland’s biggest walking challenges, bringing clubs and communities together. Kicking off on 7th January 2026 – participants are asked to track a combined 4000km over 5 weeks up until 11th February. Any club hitting the 4000km on the finish date will be entered into a draw to win a share of €30,000 funding for their club. Please see our Social Media platforms for more details. Card Playing night returns for winter 2025 / 2026 Scotstown GAA are inviting everyone to come along and play Cards in the Scotstown complex this Friday 16th January at 8:00pm for all ages, especially young people who want to learn the game of 45, there will be card players there on the night to guide and help, fun night ahead don’t let our traditional card games become a thing of the past. Studio Room Booking – Kilmore Hub Dear members. There is now a live calendar available on our website kilmorehub.ie showing the availability of the studio room for team sessions, meetings, or other club use. To book the studio, please message 085 151 3753 via WhatsApp. Thanks for helping us keep everything organised! Scór agus Cultúr The Ulster final for Scor Sinsir is provisionally fixed for Saturday March 21st. Ulster Scor semifinals Saturday and Sunday March 7th and 8th. Monaghan scor senior final possibly weekend of Friday February 20th Nb dates subject to confirmation. Venues and times to be decided. An Ciorcal ar ais Oíche amárach 13 ú lá ag 8 a chlog sa Spórtlann .Fáilte romhaibh go léir!