Erris United Football Cub

Iorras Aontaithe capped off their 2013 Super League season with 4-0 win at home to Manulla on Sunday 26^th. Iorras were playing with a very strong wind in the opening half and on 18 minutes Eamon McAndrew slotted home from close range, Micky Togher the provider. Then four minutes later Micky Togher made it two for Iorras on 22 minutes, this time, Eamon McAndrew the provider.

Iorras Aontaithe, they love the wind & the rain & warm showers. Thank you Anthony for looking at the camera.

Iorras could have been more in front at the break with Garth O’Malley coming close on few occasions, but it remained 2-0 at half time. In the second half Iorras adapted while against the strong wind and occasionally driving rain shows with their good passing/ movement and wide play. Manulla did come very close to scoring on 61 minutes but Iorras Keeper; Harry Reilly was perfectly positioned to block the shot. Then on 72 minutes Gareth O’Malley finished well to make it 3-0 after a good solo run from mid-field. Eamon McAndrew scored four minutes later to make it 4-0, and so it remained until Referee, Pat Foley blow full time.

Such is the grazy nature of this Division; Iorras have finished in fourth position in the table after spending most of the season in the lower half of the table, but overall the Management will reflect positively on the league season. One point of interest, Iorras have used no fewer than thirteen Goalkeepers over the league campaign on various occasions – can you name them?

TEAM- Harry Reilly, Michael Meenaghan, Eamon Carey, David Reilly, Micky Togher, Anthony Mills, Seamus O’Malley, Oisín Murphy, Garth O’Malley, Eamon McAndrew, Liam Donahue. SUB Used– Thomas Murphy on 59 minutes for Seamus O’Malley.       

Erris Under 12’s bowed out of the Cup recently losing 5-3 away to Straide & Foxford. S&F showed why they are in a division above Erris by dominating the opening 20 minutes but the Erris underdogs took the lead with a power strike from Matthew Walsh. S&F equalised soon after and a biblical downpour of rain with a strong wind meant they took the initiative with 2 goals in 90 seconds and 3-1 at half time.
Straight after kick off it was 4-1 which quickly became 5-1 as Erris were in sleep mode. Harry turned them off and turned them back on again and the comeback was on.
Eoin McHale scored a belter. Eoin and Mikey Ginnelly both had huge penalty appeals turned down. Eoin scored a beauty of a third.
Despite all the players pushing into their box (keeper included) Erris could not score any more. A fantastic effort by Erris which for other than 4 minutes around half time they would have won comfortably.
History was also made as for the first time ever in the history of the world a sister came on as a substitute for her brother as Molly replaced Billy O’Connor.

Iorras U18’s beat a quality Manulla side 5.2 in a superb cup encounter in Carnenash Saturday 19^th in a match that started and finished in sunshine with a torrential down pour in the middle, the rain did nothing to damping the quality of this game.
Iorras took the lead when a Richie Hanley ball, down the line to Kyle O’Reilly who then beat his man and drilled the ball back to the in- rushing Peter Cafferkey who tucked the ball into the corner of the net. Manulla soon equalised but Iorras were ahead again when Kyle O’ Reilly coolly chipped the advancing Manulla keeper. The Iorras defence soaked up the pressure and Iorras rocked Manulla, when good play between Einri Healy, Tom Ivan and Eoin O’ Donohue sent Ryan O’Donohue through on goal, and the baby of the team stylishly finished to the net.
The second half started slowly, but the introduction of James Kelly into the centre of the park with Eoin O’ Donohue propelled forward, and a slick pass from Kyle O’ Reilly found Peter Cafferkey who added his second goal of the afternoon. James Kelly put the icing on the cake with a well taken goal late on in the game.
Michael Mulroy did all that was asked in goal, centre backs Mikey Barrett, Ryan Keane were excellent, with full backs, Einri Healy and Richie Hanley bombing forward at every chance to support the excellent Tom Ivan and Ryan O’ Donohue, Eoin O’ Donohue and Tony Conroy controlling the game from the middle of the park and strikers Peter Cafferkey and Kyle O’Reilly ran the Manulla defence ragged. Subs James Kelly, Jamie Flannery and Oisin Hegarty slotted in seamlessly.
This was an excellent team performance from Iorras U18’s and the future looks bright for Iorras with these young talented group of players coming through, well done boys and good luck in the next round.

Iorras Aontaithe U18’s had an excellent 4-1 victory over Partry Athletic in Carnenash on Saturday afternoon the 12th with three goals from Peter MacArthur and a classy strike from Ryan O’Donohue. This was a great result despite starting the game without regular goal keeper Scott Kilker and centre half James Kelly, which was due to an injury. Their replacements, Michael Milroy and Richie Hanley were excellent.
Iorras dominated from the start and with better finishing would have been added to their 2.0 half time lead. Iorras added two more in the second half before Partry got a consolation goal towards the end. Best on day were Mikey Barrett, Eoin O’ Donohue, Kyle O’Reilly, Peter MacArthur and Ryan O’ Donohue.
TEAM. Michael Milroy, Ryan Keane, Mikey Barrett, Richie Hanley, Tom Ivan, Ryan O’Donohue, Eoin O’ Donohue, Kyle O’ Reilly, Tony Conroy, Peter MacArthur, Ryan Ruddy, Peter Cafferkey, Jamie Flannery, Liam Keane, Scott Kilker.

Iorras u14s had a convincing 10.1 victory over conn rangers in carnenash that has sent them to the top of the mayo division one table playing with the wind in the first half iorras led 6.0 at half time,and added 4 more second half goals with three goals each from ciaran Ivan and Evan ivers,and further goals from Leo Howard,David padden,Aran reilly and Shane togher,

Anthony Walsh,Shane togher,Leo Howard,David padden,Fionann Ryan,ciaran Ivan,Luke o reilly,Aran reilly,Oisin o donnell,mikey conroy,Evan ivers,johnny Harding,John linehan,David gaughan,Owen McDonnell,odhran murchu,Patrick coyne,cormac Murray,padraig, cowman.

Erris United Under 12’s were at home to Snugboro for their last League game of the season. Erris implemented their squad rotation policy by having last weeks starting eleven starting this game on the bench. Rumours that this was due to a training ground bust up were unfounded. Snugboro went ahead but Matthew Walsh equalised with a spinning looping arcing curling shot.
Most teams let Erris go ahead before beating them but Snugboro were not allowing Erris a sniff. Three goals in eight minutes meant a final score of Erris 1 Snugboro 4. Thank you to the parents and supporters who cheered Erris all the way.
NEWSFLASH!!!!!!
Erris United committee have just released a statement. “By mutual agreement we have decided to terminate any involvement in any league games for managers Des and Harry. They can do cup games and playoffs but they are banned from league games for this year. They have played nine, won none, drawn none, lost nine. This club expects better”
Manager Des stated, “I am disappointed they acted so quickly, nine lives was never enough.”
A tearful Harry stated “mutual agreement my backside. I don’t see why I should suffer for Des’ mistakes”
NEWNEWSFLASH
Mayo GAA have signed up Des and Harry to help their players cope with last Sunday’s loss. They were looking for someone who knows what it is like to lose and these two boys have cornered the market.
Picture back L-R. Matthew Walsh, Niall Murphy, Robert Barrett, Conor Geraghty, Daniel Lally, Mikey Ginnelly, Owen McHale, Peter Walsh, Dara Dixon, Mark Harding, Diarmuid O’Donnell, Matthew Sullivan, Ex League Manager Harry.
Front L-R. Gabriel Harding, Cillian Reilly, Iarlaith Reilly, Shea O’Donohue, Matthew Togher, David Lally, Padraic Gaughan, Billy O’Connor, Daithi Cosgrove.

ERRIS UNDER 10’s.
The under 10’s had a great evening playing against Bangor Hibs recently. Thanks to Vincent Carey and all at Bangor Hibs. Thanks to Lenny for travelling and coaching the teams.
BACK L-R Manager Lenny Gilbert, Martin Mullarkey, Michael Lavelle, Oisin Gruddy, Dylan Togher, Darren McDonnell, Jack Deane, Seamus Howard, Eoin Gaughan, Eoin Walsh, Sean Lavelle.
FRONT L-R Padraic Meenaghan, Oisin Reilly, James Lavelle, Rhys Brett, Molly O’Connor, Christopher Gaughan, Coilin O’Donnell, Eanna Dixon, Ben Shevlin, Ciaran Gaughan, Donal Reilly, Lenny Gilbert.

Iorras Aontaithe U14’s had a fine 3.1 victory over Ballyglass on Wednesday evening the 11^th in Ballyglass. Goals from Evan Ivers and an Aran Reilly double, (one was a 35 yard free kick that nestled in the top corner), guiding Iorras to victory,

TEAM PANEL – Anthony Walsh, David Gaughan, Leo Howard, Fíonan Ryan ,Shane Togher, Oisin O’Donnell, Aran Reilly, Luke O’ Reilly, Ciarán Ivan, Evan Ivers, Mickey Conroy, Caolan walker, John Linehan, Owen McDonnell, Padraig cowman, Patrick Coyne.

Shock waves reverberated around the football world this week when the Mayo Under 12 Division 1 was updated and Erris had risen to second from bottom. Having lost every league game they have played this season the Internet was awash with rumour as to how they had climbed to such dizzy heights. Fear not, loyal supporters, you did not miss the match, and first win, that we have all been waiting (begging, pleading and crying) for.
The first win came courtesy of Charlestown being unable to field a team and therefore conceding the points.
Manager Des could not be contacted as he is currently studying for his EUFA B licence. Manager Harry released a press statement “As club secretary I appointed Eric as Youth Secretary and Charlestown gave him the message so technically the three points are all down to me.”

Next up for Erris is away to top of the table 100% record Ballina Town. Eric has been told to keep his phone on at all times in case they call, unfortunately nothing has come through yet.

Squad for Charlestown match;
Eric O’Reilly, Harry Reilly, Des O’Connor.
Man of the match; Harry Reilly.