Erris United Football Cub

Erris United continued its good fortune, on from the weekend with Chris Barrett and Manager, Michael S. Togher receiving the Connaught Telegraph, Footballer of the Week and Umbro, Manager of the week, respectively.

Chris Barrett has spent a lot of this year playing Gaelic football, been involved with Mayo and Belmullet. His return to Iorras Aontaithe was very much welcomed and his display in the Connaught Gold cup final was truly noted with the award.

 

 

Manager, Michael S. Togher was recognised with Manager of the week for his great job, not only fielding an Erris United side for the Connaught Gold cup final, but also having his players will prepared.

Iorras Aontaithe put in a very good display on Sunday the 3rd of October to capture the Connaught Gold Cup (League Challenge cup) against Ballina Town, final score, Iorras 3 Ballina 2.

Iorras took the lead on 23 minutes after some good build-up play from Micky Togher and Eamon McAndrew with Jonathan Donahue providing the final pass to Chris Barrett to slot home from close range.

Then on 29 minutes Iorras almost scored their second with Eamon McAndrew and Chris Barrett combining, but the effort was saved by the Ballina Keeper.  On 37 minutes Iorras were awarded a corner, and  Eamon McAndrew’s kick was headed to the back of the net by Captain, Anthony Mills at the far post. It remained 2-0 to Iorras at the break. When play resumed, Iorras continued to push forward and could have scored their third after a fine darting run from Chris Barrett, which had the Ballina rear guard in trouble, his final pass was to Jonathan Donahue, and with the Ballina keep beaten, his effort hit the post. But in the 56th minute Captain, Anthony Mills scored with a cracking shot from 25 yards to make it 3-0. Then on 63 minutes, Ballina were awarded a free just outside the area, and the resulting effort was well hit, passed Shane Nallan in the Iorras goal. Declan O’Connor made it 3-2 with well taken effort in the 77th minute. With the clock ticking down, Iorras introduced Pat Ginnelly for Jonathan Donahue to shore up the defence. When the final whistle blew, the Iorras Manager fell to the ground with delight. This is the first trophy that the Iorras senior squad has won in eight years, the last been the Super league. Captain, Anthony Mills was awarded the Man of the Match for his leadership and efforts. Overall, it was a very good team performance from Erris and well done to everyone evolved.

A cavalcade of over 70 cars made it’s way back to the Barony of Erris to celebrate the memorable occasion. The Team, Club Officers, Committee and Supporters partied hard well into early morning hours starting in Clann Lir.

TEAM-Shane Nallan, Liam Donahue, Brendan Nallan, Neil Geraghty, Sean Gaughan: Anthony Mills (Capt), Pat Barrett, Chris Barrett, Jonathan Donahue: Micky Togher, Eamon McAndrew. SUB USED- Pat Ginnelly for Jonathan Donahue in the 85th minute.

 

Masters of the Universe: that’s going a bet over top, but for now we will call them, Iorras Aontaithe Over 35 Masters league holders. Martin McIntyre (not the lotto winner) will have his ageing heroes back in training this week to defined their crown. The Iorras Masters will be bolstered be a few new faces for the battle ahead over the winter Months starting some time in October. Good luck saddle sore heroes

Iorras Aontaithe certainly had near neighbours, Crossmolina, under their spell in the first round of the F.A.I. junior cup, round one, when they clashed out at Carne Nash Park on Sunday 18th: final score Iorras 7 Crossmolina 0.

 

Mark Gilbert started the rout with Gareth O’Malley adding a second before the break. In the second half the cauldron was boiling with further goals from Eric O’Reilly with two, Gareth O’Malley with his second and one each from Liam Donahue, and Jason Boylan.

Manager, Michael S, Togher will be hard at work conjuring up another potion for their next clash with Ballina Town in the final of the Connaught Gold Cup for Sunday 2nd October.

In the second round of the F.A.I. Junior cup, Erris United will be at home to Castlebar Celtic on the weekend of the 23rd October

The glitter of gold awaits Iorras Aontaithe after they over came Clew Bay United in the semi-final of the Connaught Gold Cup on a score of Iorras 4 Clew Bay 3

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The Country may be suffering the remnants of hurricane Katia but Manager, Michael S. Togher and his men were feeling the hurricane of Clew Bay in the second half when they levelled the score after trailing 2-0.  Iorras two goals in the first half were from an OG and Brendan Nallan.  But goals from Micky Togher and Ivan Barrett secured a place in the final to face Ballina Town  on October 2nd. Good luck everyone.

TEAM- Enda Conroy, Michael Meenaghan, Neil Geraghty, David Reilly, Liam Donahue: Sean Gaughan, Chris Barrett, Pat Barrett, Brendan Nallen: Micky Togher, Mark Gilbert. SUBS USED- Shane Nallen, Ivan Barrett and John Cafferkey.

Iorras Aontaithe u14s recorded a convincing 7 .2 victory over table toppers Ballinrobe in Carnenash this evening,in wintery conditions Iorras put in there best performace of the season to move within 3 points of the top of the first division league table,they travel to Knock/Kiltimagh and Achill in their last two fixtures best of luck to all.

Iorras Aontaithe (B) brought down the curtain on their 2011 league season with a, not to remember, display against Crossmolina on Saturday evening the 3rd, final score, Iorras (B) 3 Crossmolina 1. All the action (what action you might ask) happened in the second half.

On 75 minutes the visitors took the lead but Gareth O’Malley levelled for Erris on 83 minutes with a good header and five minutes later Eric slotted home a penalty and just on full time Gareth got his second with a quick turn of foot to put a small shine on a rather dull outing. Well done all the same. Michael S Togher came on in the second half and made a big difference with his vision, passing, control and drive.

 

 

In the Super League, Iorras slumped to a 0-2 defeat at home to Claremorris on Sunday 4th. The Manager was without some of his key players for this end of season clash. The side was made up of some established plays, emerging talent sprinkled with some golden oldies, and they played well, despite the score line.

In Round one of the F.A.I. Junior Cup, Iorras Aontaithe are drawn at home to Crossmolina on the weekend of the 17th/18th September. And if their lucky enough to  progress, then round two, will see them at home to Castlebar Celtic on the weekend of the 15th/16th October.  Good luck everyone

 

 

Iorras Aontaithe are dusting down their Stetsons and getting back in the saddle after the disappointment of the F.C.S. cup final with the Connaught Gold Cup Semi-Final looming, and been drawn away to Clew Bay United this coming Sunday the 11th with a 3.30pm kick-off. Ride on boys.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Iorras u16s grabbed a superb point in a 3.3 draw in Claremorris on Monday evening in the Mayo youths u16 premier division, despite playing the whole of the second half with 9 players,

Iorras travelled with only 11 players and were missing a number of regulars,Iorras started well taking the lead through Ryan Ruddy after some excellent play by Eoin O’ Donoghue, Iorras lost Ryan O’ Donoghue after 14 minutes through injury,with the score 1.1 at half time, Richey Hanley could not start second half due to sickness,in the second half Iorras took the lead twice through Kyle O’ Reilly and Patrick Sweeney only to be pegged back,

Iorras defended superbly in the second half and were unlucky not to add to their total.this was a  real team display,with a lot of tired body’s after the game,well done to all the lads,

TEAM: Michael Mulroy,Tom Ivan,Kyle O’ Reilly,Richey Hanley,Einri Healy,Tony Conroy,Ryan O’ Donoghue,Eoin O’ Donoghue,Patrick Sweeney Ryan Ruddy Jamie Flannery

The Club had its traditional fundraising stand on Heritage Day on the 18th August and, again, like previous years, the club was well supported from everyone.

 

 

The result of the, guess the weight of the cake competition, was jointly won by Coner Hurst Copsey, Belmullet and Michael Dixon, Morahan. The Club thanks all the Sponsors of prizes for the “pop-A-Balloon” event, An Builin Blasta, Sháinte, McDonnell’s Bar, Michael John Nallan, Langan’s Garden Centre, Chameleon, Gateway Leisure, Geraghty’s   and Lennon’s Quarries and Jack’s Ice Cream for the Duck race.

 

 

Thank to all the Club members for their help.