Scotstown GAA Club Notes 16/12/2025

An Bhoth GAA Club Notes

16/12/2025

Scotstown Claim Fifth Ulster Title After Extra-Time Epic Against Kilcoo

AIB Ulster Club SFC Final
BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, Armagh – Saturday 13 December 2025

Scotstown 0-19 Kilcoo 0-16 (AET)

Scotstown GAA are Ulster champions once more. After 36 long years of heartbreak, including three Ulster Final defeats in the last decade, our Senior men finally bridged the gap they so richly deserved with a gripping extra-time victory over a resilient Kilcoo side.

Captain Damien McArdle lifted the Seamus McFerran Cup in front of delirious blue and white supporters, marking the club’s fifth provincial crown.

In a wind-swept Athletic Grounds, Scotstown showed tremendous character to withstand a fierce Kilcoo comeback before dominating extra-time when it mattered most. Man of the Match Rory Beggan was the undoubted hero among a brilliant and dedicated team, contributing a masterful 0-11, including several long-range two-pointers, while also making crucial saves to keep the Magpies at bay.

Kilcoo elected to play into the strong wind in the opening half, adopting a possession-based approach designed to frustrate Scotstown’s attacking threats. It worked initially, limiting Scotstown to six first-half points despite holding a five-point lead. However, sustained pressure forced turnovers which were capitalised on superbly. Magnificent points from Mattie Maguire (two from play), along with Rory Beggan’s two perfect two-point frees, built a 0-6 to 0-1 half-time lead. Given the significant wind advantage, a tense second half was always expected.

After the break, Scotstown surged forward, pushing their advantage to eight points at one stage. Beggan converted a ’45 and produced a vital save to deny Kilcoo a goal, while a well-worked score from Ryan O’Toole and a majestic strike from Kieran Hughes made it 0-9 to 0-1. Kilcoo, led by the accurate placed balls of Paul Devlin, mounted a determined fightback, reducing the margin to 0-9 to 0-8.

Scotstown responded strongly and regained control through another excellent point from Kieran Hughes and a wonderful two-point free from Beggan, struck high against the wind, to move clear at 0-12 to 0-9. With one hand seemingly on the Seamus McFerran Cup, Scotstown led by three points entering injury time. However, Kilcoo forced extra-time with a late two-pointer followed by a dramatic last-gasp equaliser to level the match at 0-12 apiece.

Extra-time saw Scotstown seize control once again. With the wind advantage in the first period, Rory Beggan and substitute Conor McCarthy combined for two superb two-pointers, stretching the lead to four points by the turnaround. Kilcoo briefly narrowed the gap, but Scotstown’s defence — marshalled superbly by Damien McArdle and the Hughes brothers — held firm. Beggan’s final free sealed the victory, sparking scenes of pure ecstasy as the final whistle sounded, confirming a 0-19 to 0-16 triumph.

This Ulster success was built on resilience — from the dramatic penalty shoot-out semi-final win over Newbridge to digging deep against one of Ulster’s modern giants. The blend of experience and youth shone throughout, with every player contributing in a true team effort under the excellent guidance of manager David McCague and his outstanding management team.

A massive congratulations to the team and management on this epic achievement and for bringing such immense early Christmas joy to the parish. Hard luck and commiserations to Kilcoo. Thanks to Pearse Óg Armagh for being exemplary hosts, and to Ulster GAA, Monaghan GAA and everyone involved in the organisation.

Attention now turns to the All-Ireland semi-final against Connacht champions St Brigid’s in the New Year. For now, Scotstown can bask in provincial glory — Ulster kings once again.

Scotstown Scorers

Rory Beggan 0-11 (4 × two-point frees, 2 × ’45s, 1 free),
Conor McCarthy 0-3 (1 × two-pointer),
Mattie Maguire 0-2,
Kieran Hughes 0-2,
Ryan O’Toole 0-1.

Scotstown Team

Rory Beggan; Donnchadh Connolly, Damien McArdle, Kieran Hughes; Ryan O’Toole, Darren Hughes, Darragh Murray; Micheál McCarville, Gavin McPhillips; Max Maguire, Shane Carey, Nicky Sherlock; Jack McCarron, Francis Maguire, Mattie Maguire.

Subs: Conor McCarthy for Francis Maguire (49), Killian McKenna for Mattie Maguire (63), Mattie Maguire for McKenna (e/t), Francis Maguire for Mattie Maguire (76).
Subs not used: Jack McDevitt, Seán Treanor, Mark McPhillips, James Hamill, Cian Mohan, Michael Meehan, Tristan Moyna, Tommy Mallen, Jason Carey, Finlay Foy, Fergal McPhillips, Ross McKenna, Cian McGonnell.

All-Ireland Club Championship Tickets

Tickets for the All-Ireland Club Championship semi-final between Scotstown and St Brigid’s of Roscommon can be purchased in McMahon’s Centra, Scotstown. Tickets on sale soon.

Club Competitive Fixtures

On Sunday 4 January, our Senior Men play St Brigid’s of Roscommon in the All-Ireland Senior Club Championship semi-final at 3.00pm in Breffni Park, Cavan.
We wish the team and management the very best of luck.

Congratulations to Rory Beggan

A massive congratulations to Rory Beggan on being named Man of the Match following his exceptional performance in the Ulster Final, scoring an outstanding 11 points.

Paint the Parish Blue

Many thanks to all those involved in putting up flags and bunting throughout the villages of the parish over the past number of months. The Ulster men continue their campaign on Sunday 4 January with the All-Ireland Club semi-final, so please, if you haven’t already, get all your An Bhoth flags and paraphernalia out and Paint the Parish Blue.

Thanks for Good Luck and Congratulations Messages

Many thanks to all organisations, GAA clubs and individuals who sent good luck and congratulatory messages ahead of and following the Ulster Final. It was greatly appreciated.

National School Well Wishes

Well done and many thanks to all the national school pupils who took part in the various videos wishing the Senior team and management the very best for the Ulster Final. Thanks to everyone involved in producing the videos, which can be viewed across our social media platforms.

Nollaig Shona agus Athbhliain faoi Mhaise Daoibh

We wish all our members, players, volunteers, patrons and our community a very happy Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year. Well done to everyone involved in our activities and events throughout 2025, another successful year at adult and juvenile level, and also off-field within our community. Thanks to all who helped others in need throughout the parish, and we remember in our prayers those who have passed and all who mourn, that they may find comfort at this time. Thank you for all your support and work during the year, and here’s to a successful 2026.

Monaghan GAA Annual Awards 2025

Scotstown GAA achieved three Monaghan GAA Annual Awards at Thursday’s County Convention. Congratulations to Kieran Hughes, winner of the Senior Footballer Award 2025; Max Maguire, winner of the Young Footballer Award 2025; and Andrew Mullen, winner of the Minor Referee Championship Award 2025. The award ceremony will take place in January.

2026 Bank of Ireland Dr McKenna Cup

The first competitive inter-county football of 2026 takes place in early January with the return of the McKenna Cup. Monaghan have been drawn in Section B alongside Cavan and Fermanagh.

Friday 3 January: Monaghan v Cavan, Breffni Park, 6.00pm

Wednesday 7 January: Monaghan v Fermanagh, Enniskillen, 7.30pm

Sunday 11 January: Monaghan v Fermanagh, Castleblayney, 1.30pm

Please note there will be no match-day ticket sales at venues — all tickets must be pre-purchased online. Best wishes to our Blues players involved and to the management team.

Scotstown GAA Club Tribute to The Northern Standard

It is with great sadness that Scotstown GAA learned of the decision to cease publication of The Northern Standard after an incredible 186 years serving County Monaghan.

For generations, The Northern Standard has been the voice of our community — on the field, chronicling county finals, Ulster campaigns and young players’ first steps in the game; and off the field, covering community initiatives such as Make Your Céilí, Scór and much more. Match reports, player profiles, award nights and iconic photographs preserved the proud history of Scotstown GAA, clubs across the county and Monaghan GAA for families to cherish forever.

To the Smyth family, editors, journalists, photographers and staff past and present — including Colm Shalvay, Maitiu Monaghan, J.P. Graham, Rory Geary, Peadar McMahon, Sineád Hughes and Caroline McShane, who diligently featured our club notes every week — we extend our heartfelt thanks. This final edition on 18 December marks the end of an era, but the legacy of The Northern Standard will live on in Monaghan forever.

Scotstown GAA Online Club Lotto – New Jackpot €10,200

Thanks to everyone who supported our online lotto draw for a €10,000 jackpot on Wednesday 17 December. Numbers drawn were 11, 23, 26 and 31. We had five Lucky Dip winners — Yvonne McKenna, Angela Corrigan (twice), Brianna McPhillips and Noel Carbin — who each won €20. Congratulations to all winners.

The Scotstown GAA online lotto draw takes place every Wednesday at 8.30pm, with last entries at 8.00pm. Four numbers are chosen from 1 to 31. Match all four to win the jackpot of €10,200. If there is no jackpot winner, €200 is rolled over, with Lucky Dips also drawn.
Next draw: Wednesday 24 December.

Cairde na Botha – 4th Year Subscription

Many thanks to all involved in the Cairde na Botha initiative. For those on the four-year subscription plan who have not yet completed year four, the final subscription is now due. Thank you.

Social Club

The Social Club is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9pm.
Bar rota: Seán McKenna and Kevin Boylan.

Club Shop

The Club Shop will next open on Friday 19 December from 7pm to 8pm.

Interested in Volunteering?

We are seeking volunteers to assist across our committees. Anyone interested is asked to contact Cyril on 087 962 8521.

Wedding Well Wishes

Congratulations to Laura Carey and Ryan McAnespie, who were married on Saturday last. We wish you every happiness and hope you enjoyed the double celebrations.

Scotstown Christmas Tree

Many thanks to all involved in organising and installing the Christmas tree in the centre of Scotstown village.

Health and Wellbeing

Scotstown GAA will continue in 2025 with its Healthy Club Project, supporting the holistic health of members and the wider community. Events during the year included the charity fun walk on St Brigid’s weekend, daffodil planting in Kilmore for National Daffodil Day in support of the Irish Cancer Society, the GAA for All initiative during May and June, post-Blessing of the Graves refreshments in August, and the return of card nights. In September, the club was officially awarded Gold Status under the Healthy Club Recognition Programme for 2025. Make Your Céilí also returned this winter following its recent launch.

Card Playing Night – Winter 2025

Everyone is invited to card playing night in the Scotstown complex on Friday 19 December at 8.00pm. All ages are welcome, especially young people wishing to learn the game of 45. Experienced players will be present to guide newcomers. A fun night ahead — don’t let our traditional card games become a thing of the past.

Studio Room Booking – Kilmore Hub

A live calendar showing studio room availability for team sessions, meetings and other club use is now available on kilmorehub.ie.
To book, please WhatsApp 085 151 3753.
Thank you for helping keep everything organised.

Scór agus Cultúr

Tá an Ciorcal sa Spórtlann gach Oíche Mháirt ag a 8 a chlog! Fáilte roimh

Scotstown GAA Club Notes 26/01/2026

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.

Scotstown GAA Club Notes 20/01/2026

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!

Scotstown GAA Club Notes 13/01/2026

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!