Erris United Football Cub

Youth registration will be held over two evenings, Monday 20th March and the 27th from 5pm til 6pm. First time members please have birth cert available at all youth level.

At a windy, wet and cold Kilmore Community ground on Sunday 5th, Iorras rediscovered their mojo when they dumped Ballina Town out of the Connaught Cup round two. Erris United where certainly the in-form side all through this cup encounter and eight minutes in Kyle O’Reilly had Iorras in front from a Gareth O’Malley corner and nine minutes later Jason O’Donnell scored with nice finish. It was 3-0 after 27 minutes, thanks to an OG. Brendan Nallen made it 4-0 on 35 minutes. But four minutes later Stephen Moyles pulled one back for Ballina just before the break (4-1). At the start of the second half Iorras brought on Anthony Mills for the injured Eamon Carey with Erris playing against a strong wind then Jason O’Donnell scored his second of the afternoon to make it 5-1 with nice headed effort at the fare post after great work from Tom Ivan and Kyle O’Reilly. Then Brendan Lavelle (half-time sub) made it 5-2 for Ballina. Then on 64 minutes Iorras made their second substitution with Jason Boylan coming on for Gareth O’Malley and young Nathan Reilly then made it 6-2 and his first senior goal and a nice finish it was. Keith Duffy made it 6-3 on 77 minutes for Ballina with Iorras making a change on 80 minutes with Ivan Barrett replacing Kyle O’Reilly. Brendan Lavelle scored his second of the game for Ballina on 83 minutes to make it 6-4. Final score Erris Utd 6 Ballina Town 4. Best of luck in the next round.
Iorras Aontaithe wishes to thank the Kilmore Sports-field Community Ground committee for facilitating this fixture.
(At one point in the second half Referee Damian McGrath stopped play for a time when a very heavy hale shower descended)

Iorras Aontaithe cruised past newly promoted Achill Rovers in the third round of the FAI Junior Cup at Carne Nash Park on Sunday 23^rd, final score Erris Utd 7 Achill Rovers 0.

Iorras were in front on 1 minute 11 second when Kyle O’Reilly tapped home from close range from a Jason Boylan cross. Then on 11 minutes Tom Ivan made it 2 nil with a nice individual effort. In the 27th minute Brendan Nallan made it 3 nil with Jason Boylan the provider. With the clock ticking down to the half-time break, Jason Boylan made it 4 nil with Kyle O’Reilly the provider.

Erris Utd had Achill Rovers on the back foot in this FAI Junior cup encounter.

During the opening half, Sean McNamara, Keith McGinty came close for Achill.

Into the second half the pain continued for the visitors, with veteran Gareth O’Malley getting on the score sheet on 57 minutes with Neil Cawley the provider, Jimmy Tighe with an excellent free from all of thirty yards and Brendan Nallan with his second goal effort on 65 minutes from an excellent Patrick Geoghegan cross.

The final margin could have been greater but for the heroics of Achill Rovers goalkeeper Stephen Cafferkey.

Good luck in the next round, and hopefully the draw will be at home.

TEAM- Noel McLaughlin, Ryan Ruddy, Diarmuid Healy, David Reilly, Michael Meeneghan; Jimmy Tighe, Brendan Nallen, Eamon Carey(Capt), Kyle O’Reilly, Jason Boylan, Tom Ivan.  Subs Used- Gareth O’Malley for Kyle O’Reilly (start of the second half) Patrick Geoghegan for Diarmuid Healy (61 minutes) Neil Cawley for Jason Boylan (64 minutes)

Iorras picked up three vital points in their battle to stay in the Super League at home to Glenhest Rovers on Sunday 9th, final score Erris Utd 3 Glenhest Rovers 0.
Erris were ahead going in at the break thanks to Jason Boylan from the penalty spot and Brendan Nallan. In the 76th minute of the second half substitute Jason O’Donnell latched on to a quickly taken free from Jason Boylan to seal the points for Iorras. In the closing minutes of the encounter Brendan Nallan was denied by the post and substitute Kyle O’Reilly headed just over from an excellent Ryan Ruddy cross.
Erris are away to Castlebar Celtic on the 30th October in their final game, and with Ballyheane losing to Claremorris, both are now on eleven points, it certainly is the final countdown.
TEAM- Ivan Barrett, Ryan Ruddy, Micheal Meeneghan, Noel McLaughlin, Diarmuid Healy, James Tighe, Brendan Nallan, Eamon Carey (Capt.), Tom Ivan, Gareth O’Malley, Jason Boylan. Subs used- Kyle O’Reilly for Eamon Carey, Jason O’Donnell for Garth O’Malley, Neil Cawley for Jimmy Tighe, Patrick Geoghegan for Jason Boylan

The U14 panel will travel to the Show Grounds in Sligo on this Saturday the 24th to take on Strand Celtic on the Astro and later that evening they will attend the League of Ireland clash, Sligo Rovers v Cork City and during the half time break they will be introduced to the crowd, enjoying everyone.

Erris United and Ballyheane had to make do with a share of the spoils, in a thrilling 10 goal Super League encounter at Carne Nash Park Saturday evening August 13th, Final score: Iorras Aontaithe 5 Ballyheane 5.

Iorras Aontaithe

Erris opened the scoring on 4 minutes, from a Jimmy Tighe corner, with David Reilly heading home at the far post. But on 11 minutes, Ballyheane were back level with a Cyril Guarde free from the edge of the area. One minute later, Pearce Sweeney made it 2-1 to Ballyheane with a penalty. On 20 minutes, Mikey Togher had Erris back level again from a Jimmy Tigher corner.
Erris Utd finished the half in front at the break 3-2 from a Ivan Barrett effort on 30 minutes after great work from Jason Boylan and Mikey Toghe. But on 33 minutes Iorras Keeper, Aaron Carey pulled off a great save from a Ballyheane corner.

Ballyheane

When the second half resumed, Ballyheane were back level on 53 minutes, when Jack Jenson made it 3-3, but one minute later Kyle O’Reilly had Erris back in front again with a neat header to make it 4-3. Then 2 minutes later Ballyheane were back level from a Cyril Guarde effort, to make it 4-4. Then on 66 minutes, Erris made it 5-4, with probably the best goal of the evening, Jason Boylan sent a cross field ball to Noel McLaughlin, and his in swinging shot from half way out was met at the far post by Brendan Nallen. On 72 minutes, Erris nearly extended their lead, when Jason Boylan’s shot came off the crossbar, but on 78 minutes, Cyril Guarde made it 5-5 from a free on the edge of the Erris area. In the dying seconds of injury time, Erris were denied a penalty, when Brendan Nallen was up ended in the area.
Erris are away to Ballina for their next encounter on the 20th August away at 6.30pm
ERRIS TEAM – Aaron Carey, David Reilly, Noel McLaughlin, Stephan Nallen, Diarmuid Healy; Eamon Carey (Capt), Mikey Togher, Jason Boylan, James Tighe, Kyle O’Reilly, Ivan Barrett.
SUBS USED – Brendan Nallen for Ivan Barrett (Start of second half), Peter McArthur for Diarmuid Healy (83 minutes), Garrett O’Malley for Kyle O’Reilly (87 minutes)
BALLYHEANE TEAM – John Corcoran, Brian Tobin, Jack Tuffy, Alan Tuffy, Peter Burke(Capt), John Kelly, Niall Tuffy, Brian Mc Marrow, Pearce Sweeney, Cyril Guarde, Jack Jenson
SUBS USED – Damien Welsh

Erris United under 12’s first game of season away to Ballinrobe (23^rd July) final score Ballinrobe3 Erris United5. Prior to the game there was a minute’s applause for Eric (rest in peace) the team was captained by Molly O’Connor who kept the lads on their toes throughout the game. Erris got off to a flying start with an early goal from James Lavelle and by half time Erris were leading by three goals to one with goals from Martin Mullarkey and a second from James Lavelle.

Iorras U12 with Managers, Lenny Gilbert & Andrew Bailen.

In the second half substitutions were made and Erris managed to score two more goals from James Lavelle. Ballinrobe scored two goals to make score 3-5 there was a nail biting final few minutes for joint managers Lenny and Andrew. Victory was finally sealed as each and every player played their part in the game, many thanks to all the supporters who traveled up for match. The return journey home was very good spirited with the lads eating an unbelievable amount of sweets and drink (no ice creams on board) many thanks to our driver Derek .Finally James Lavelle is looking to get the match ball.

Erris under 16’s were at home to Ballyheane (25^th July) and were determined to put on a show for the large crowd. Managers Kyle, Lisa, Padraic and Eamon had them well prepped as they started the match at a super tempo.
Dylan Walker left scorch marks up the right wing before opening the scoring. Padraic Cowman scored twice, capping a performance where he dominated the left side of the pitch. Shea O’Donoghue put in a shift in the middle and won all his aerial battles.

Iorras U16. Eric’s daughter Lisa & son Kyle took charge of this fixture with son, Luke as Captain.

Luke O’Reilly scored two, including a wonderful second where he charged into the box, fake action pumped, sat the keeper down and ‘Pirlo’ed’ the ball gently over the line.
Robert Barrett scored at the back post and Eamon Fallon scored on his birthday.
Final score us 7 them 0.
This was a remarkably mature performance by the whole squad in difficult circumstances.
Evan Ivers could have scored loads but decided to be provider today, setting up (nearly) all the goals.
Man of the Match was Owen McHale at centre back. He should open up a cleaning business as he tidied up everything at the back.
Thank you to all players, managers and supporters.

The Iorras u14 team got the football underway again away to Ballyglass (20^th July) this evening after a very difficult and sad few days.
After a poignant minutes silence with referee Damien McGrath, Iorras tore into the home team with a screamer of a goal from Daithí after 4minutes, one Eric would be well impressed with, coincidentally on the pitch where Eric played his last match only a few weeks ago.

Iorras U14.

This spurred the lads on and they increased their lead with Daithí and Dylan hitting the net. The midfield of Oliver, Cillian, Daithí and Eoin were creating attack after attack, with Darragh and Dylan tormenting the overworked defence.
The second half continued in the same fashion with Dylan grabbing his second, but then Ballyglass staged a comeback of sorts, and grabbed a couple of goals. Captain John Ginty steadied the defence of Connor, Ciaran and Padraig that allowed Iorras to score again with Daithí securing a wonderful hat-trick and Darragh getting one from outside the box. Keeper Fiachna remained solid in the closing minutes, and super subs Jack Geraghty, Jack Deane and Cian Gallagher all had chances to increase the lead until Daithí slotted home his fourth to leave the final score 7-3 to Iorras, much to the delight of manager Harry and pilot Derek. (Still no ice creams though)
Thank you again for getting the football back in action and doing so in such fantastic fashion, it’s just a small step, but a very important one.