Scotstown GAA Club Notes 24/09/2024

An Bhoth GAA Club Notes 24/09/2024 

Bernie Sherry, Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

It was with the deepest of sadness that we learnt of the passing of our gentle friend Bernie Sherry who passed on to her eternal rest last week. Bernie fought a tremendous battle against her illness, with a constant positive cheery outlook while continuing to help those in our community and beyond with kindness and compassion. Bernie was a great health and wellbeing officer of our club, an immense community servant, a long time supporter and volunteer of Scotstown GAA, and an outstanding ambassador through many initiatives and responsibilities Bernie diligently dedicated to our club and community. This included the exceptional Make Your Céilí work over the last eight years to tackle loneliness in our community along with proactive accomplishments during the Covid Pandemic to help alleviate hardships among the vulnerable in our community, among many more initiatives, programmes and activities. No doubt this exemplary work has helped save several lives and raised the wellbeing of many local people, as well as inspiring a multitude of others beyond our parish to help those in need in their communities through sports clubs.

Bernie was also an integral part of our Scór teams which saw several successful competition achievements. Before moving to Scotstown, Bernie played football for our neighbours Truagh Gaels where she was also a treasurer. Scotstown GAA want to send our heartfelt sympathy and sincerest condolences to the Sherry and Crush/Treanor families, during this very sad and bereaved time, to her husband, Pauric; her son, John; her daughter, Hannah; her brothers Frank, Raymond (Patricia), and Bob (Majella); her sisters Mary (Paddy) and Teresa (Damian); as well as her nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family and wide circle of friends. May Bernie's Gentle Soul Rest In Peace. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

Congratulations to the Division 3B Reserves in league Cup win

A massive congratulations to our Division 3B reserves team and management in their League Cup win on Friday of last week in the final of the Reserve League Division 3 against Truagh in Emyvale. Both teams started strongly and Truagh scored their opening point within the first minute. Scotstown immediately responded with an excellent point by the Joint Captain Tiarnan McGonnell. With 5 minutes gone Scotstown had opened up a 3 point advantage with well placed points by Fergal Sherlock, Declan Treanor and Ben Sherlock, before Truagh scored a point shortly afterwards making the scoreline Scotstown 0-4 Truagh 0-2. Scotstown responded positively again and by 20 minutes had opened up a comfortable 6 point advantage with fine scores by Adam Monahan (2), Aaron McQuaid, and Ben Sherlock with a score of 0-8 to 0-2. Scotstown increased their lead further with 2 more fine points before half time (Adam Monahan and Fergal Sherlock) making the half time score Scotstown 0-10 Truagh 0-2. In the second half Scotstown sustained their comfortable advantage and despite adding just 3 points to their tally after 20 minutes of the second half (Adam Monaghan, Aaron McQuaid and Shane McMahon), defended well against Truagh pressure, with a scoreline of 0-13 to 0-5. Scotstown secured the Reserve league cup trophy with 4 more well placed points (Jamie Maguire (2), Ryan Caulfield and Shane McMahon) making the final score 0-17 to 0-5. Well done and congratulations to the team and management on a brilliant win, performance and Division 3B Reserve League cup success. Hard luck and commiserations to Truagh. Thanks to Emyvale for hosting.

Scorers: Adam Monahan (4), Fergal Sherlock (2), Ben Sherlock (2), Aaron McQuaid (2), Shane McMahon (2), Jamie Maguire (2), Declan Treanor, Tiarnan McGonnell & Ryan Caulfield (1 each)

Team: Jamie Maguire; Oisin Murray; Aaron Murray; Tristan Moyna; Patrick Connolly; Aaron Boylan (J. Capt); Caolium Mullen; Declan Treanor; Reuben Sheridan; Ben Sherlock; Shane Maguire; Adrian Carbin; Tiarnan Mc Gonnell (J. Capt); Aaron Mc Quaid; Adam Monaghan; Domhnall Moyna; Aaron Mc Carey; Ciaran Mc Quaid; Daniel Roddy; Darragh Mc Dwyer; Darren Treanor; Fergal Sherlock; Francis Caulfield; Glen Treanor; Jason Boylan; Kevin Mc Meel; Mark Maguire; Nessan Mc Crudden; Ryan Caulfield; Shane Mc Mahon; Peter Hamill; Conor Blacklock; Paul Maguire; Shea Beagan; Cillian Sherry; Cathal Caulfield; Bobby Boylan

Management: Shane Maguire, Sean Mc Govern, Kevin Mc Kenna, Declan Treanor, Adrian Carbin, Cillian Sherry

Congratulations to the Under 16 girls in U16 Division 1 County Championship win

A huge congratulations to the Under 16 girls A team and management in the LGFA U16 Division 1 County Championship final win on Saturday last against Magheracloone in Drumhowan. The first half was tense and Magheracloone were 2 points up after 15 minutes with a scoreline 1-2 to 0-3 after 3 fine scores by Eva Sherlock, Ellie Graham and Hollie Mullen. Scotstown took the lead with a well placed penalty goal by Ellie Graham and before half time 2 fine points from a free and play by Brannagh Connolly gave the Blues a 2 point advantage with a half time score of 1-5 to 1-3. Scotstown started the second half strongly and in the first minute Ava McGinnity scored a brilliant goal. After 10 minutes Scotstown extended their lead to 9 points, 3-6 to 1-3 with another excellent goal, this time by Amber Sherry and a fine point by Hollie Mullen. Magheracloone responded strongly, but despite this, Scotstown sustained their 9 point advantage through to 20 minutes of the second half with further well place points by Eva Sherlock, Hollie Mullen, Ava McGinnity, and Katie McCormick and a scoreline of 3-10 to 2-4. Scotstown remained in control during the final minutes of the game and further brilliant scores by Ellie Graham (1 goal and 1 point), Hollie Mullen (2 points) and Ava McGinnity (1 point) secured the Under 6 Division 1 Championship for Scotstown with a scoreline of Scotstown 4-14 Magheracloone 2-6, and with brilliant goalkeeping by Hannah McMahon minimising the goal chances by Magheracloone. Well done and a massive congratulations to the girls and their management in achieving an amazing League and Championship Cup double. Hard Luck and commiserations to Magheracloone and thanks to Drumhowan for hosting.

Scorers: Ellie Graham (2-2); Ava McGinnity (1-2); Hollie Mullen (0-5); Amber Sherry (1-0); Brannagh Connolly (0-2); Eva Sherlock (0-2) and Katie McCormick (0-1)   

Team: Hannah McMahon; Saorlaith Groarke; Kirsty McCabe (Captain); Lucy McKenna; Aoife Prunty; Eimhear Larmer; Aoife Corrigan (Vice-Captain); Isobel Waddington; Éaodaoin Gallagher; Ava McGinnity; Hollie Mullen; Katie McCormick; Lily May McKenna; Ellie Graham; Brannagh Connolly; Eva Sherlock; Abby Monaghan; Amber Sherry; Caoimhe McKenna; Kaoimhe Treanor; Aimee Foy; Aoibhe McCarville; Grace Murphy; Roisin Keenan; Aine McElwain; Annie Cosgrove; Aava McDonald; Natasha Beggan; Taegan Mayne.

Management: Colm MacCinna; Gareth Graham; Caoimhe Mohan; Sara Mullen; Caroline Corrigan and Jenny McCarra.   

Our Blues Competitive Games in the past week

Under 12 Boys League Competition

Our Under 12 Boys C team have qualified for the Final of the U12 Division 6 League Competition and play Magheracloone after their win against Toome away on Saturday last in the Semi Final. Well done in their 3-17 to 2-11 win against Toome. Please see our Social media platforms for the date, time and venue of the final which takes place this weekend.

Under 14s

The Under 14 Boys teams had no games in the past week.

Minors

The Scotstown Minor boys A played their final Division 1 Group 2 round robin championship game on Saturday last. Well done in their 3-13 to 1-10 win against Carrickmacross at home on Saturday last in Round 3 of the Under 18 Minor Championship Division 1 Group 2. Scotstown finished second in Group 2 on 4 points behind Monaghan Harps on points difference and have qualified for the Semi Finals where they play Castleblayney on Sunday th October at 1:00pm. Venue TBC.

The Scotstown B team have qualified for the final of the Under 18 Championship Division 4 where they face Castleblayney. The final will be played this Saturday 28th September at 2:00pm. Venue TBC.

Senior Men

The Senior men had no games in the past week. The Senior men play either Corduff or Inniskeen the Semi Final of the Greenfield Foods Monaghan Senior Football Championship Group 1 on Sunday 13th October. Date and Venue TBC.

Junior Men

Our Junior men had no games in the past week. Our Junior men play Toome in the quarter final of the Junior Football Championship Group this Sunday 29th September at 4:30pm in Doohamlet.

Junior Division 3B Reserves

The Junior Division 3B Reserves won the Division 3B Reserve League Cup last weekend. Please see match report above.

Under 16 Girls

Our U16 girls A team won the Under 16 Division 1 County Championship last weekend. Please see match report above.

Our Blues Upcoming Competitive Fixtures for the Week

On Saturday 28th September our U18 Minor boys B team play Castleblayney in the Final of the U18 Minor Division 4 Championship at 2:00pm

On Sunday 29th September our Junior men play Toome in the quarter final of the Junior Football Championship Group at 4:30pm in Doohamlet.

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

Under 9s challenge game v Cooley Kickhams

Well done to our Under 9s in their challenge game against Cooley Kickhams on Sunday last in Cooley, County Louth. It was an excellent game and thanks to Cooley Kickhams for hosting and participating.

Under 10 Go Games Blitz

Well done to Under 10 girls who took part in All County u10 Go Games blitz in Cloghan which took place on Saturday last. Thanks to everyone involved.

Under 12 Blitz this Saturday – Help required

The Under 12 girls are having a Blitz in Kilmore this Saturday from 1pm to 4pm. There will be 8 teams involved. All help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Gaelic For Mothers and Others
Gaelic for Mothers and Others training is now on Thursday evenings at 8pm in Kilmore. Please come along and give it a try before you need to register.

Scotstown GAA Online Club Lotto – Jackpot €7,800 won by John Joe Sherlock!

Thanks to everyone involved in our online lotto draw for a €5,000 jackpot on Wednesday 25th September. Please see our Social Media platforms for more details of the results.

In the 18th September draw we had a winner of our €7,800 Jackpot! Congratulations John Joe Sherlock!!!!. Numbers drawn on the night were 2, 8, 13, 18. 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 €5,200. 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 October 2nd at 8:30pm.

Ciste Draw

The September Ciste draw will take place this Saturday night, September 28th 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 McAloon’s 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!

Cairde NaBotha Year 4

Cairde Na Botha Year 4 launch will take place on the weekend beginning on the 4th of October where we plan to have our 5th Cash prize Draw. 10 people will win €250 each!!!! Thanks again for your continued support! An Bhoth Abú!

Any queries please contact;

Aine McKenna 089 200 6820

Aidan McCara 087 684 7415

Cyril McCrudden 087 9628521

“Leave your Mark” Big Cash Prize Fundraiser

We launched our Club Development fundraiser “Leave your mark”, with 1st prize of €15,000 plus several more large cash prizes to be won including a special €5,000 winning prize for any nominated club. Please see our social media platforms for more details.

Club Shop

The Club Shop is next open on Friday 4th October from 7pm to 8pm. Get your gear for the Championship!

Social Club open

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

Appeal for members to volunteer in Fundraising activities

We would be grateful if members could become involved in fundraising activities, such as selling tickets. Please contact Shane on 086 836 7997. Thank you.

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.

Well-wishes to those who are ill

We send well-wishes to those young and old who are currently ill in the parish and hope you all get well soon.

Scór agus Cultúr

Dates for your diary. Our Culture Officer Paddy Sherlock is encouraging support for maximum participation from An Bhoth, especially with the All Ireland Scór na Nog Final set for the Hillgrove hotel in January 2025! Key dates are as follows.

Draft programme for Scor na Nog (Under 17)
Thursday 7th November quiz final

Saturday 9th November stage events final.

Weekend 16th 17th November Ulster semifinals.

Saturday 30th November Ulster final Silverbridge Armagh.

January 24th 2025 All Ireland final Hillgrove Hotel Monaghan.

Ciorcal

Beidh an Ciorcal ag tosnú arís sa Spórtlann ar an Máirt an 17ú lá de Meán Fomhair ag 8 a chlog! Fáilte roimh gach duine!

Culture Night in the Scotstown Complex last weekend

Well done to everyone involved in the Culture Night in the Scotstown GAA Social Club on Friday night of last week for the National Culture night. This included local musicians playing traditional music in the social club. Culture Night is a national moment celebrating all that makes up the richness and diversity of culture in Ireland today; connecting people to cultural activities locally and nationally and opening up pathways to ongoing engagement. 

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!