Erris United Football Cub

Iorras Aontaithe u18s FAI last 16 game game this Saturday March 5th has been moved back to Saturday, March 19th at 2pm due to Galway Hib’s game in the FAI Junior cup this weekend.

Iorras Aontaithe over 35 have lost their unbeaten run in the Masters league, after going down by 4 goals to one  to Castlebar Celtic,they now face, joint top of the table,Fahy Rovers in Milebush next Wednesday evening in a match will  have a big bearing on the destination of the Masters title.

Wednesday March 2nd, Masters league,round 10,Iorras Aontaithe v Castlebar Celtic @8pm milebush.
Saturday March 5th, u18 fai cup last 16,Iorras Aontaithe v Galway hibs, @2pm,Carnenash

The under age training times for the new season are as follows.

U10- on Fridays from 5pm to 6.15pm starting on April 1st.

U13– on Tuesday from 5pm to 6.15pm starting March 22nd (League begins in April)

U15-on Wednesday 5.45pm to 7.00pm starting March 23rd (League kicks-off in April).

U17- on Monday from 5pm to 6.15pm Starting March 7th (League begins in March).

U12, U14, U16 Leagues begin in July and players to train with 13,15 and 17 until season begins.

Iorras kept their 100% record in track with a hard earned 3.1 victory over Ballyvary in Milebush last Wednesday evening 23rd, despite dominating possession Iorras could not pull away from Ballyvary. Iorras took the lead on twenty minutes through a fine goal from Pat Murphy, and although Ballyvary equalised midway into the second half , Vinny McGrath and Michael John Nallen added to Iorras tally. With three games left,  Iorras are in pole position but Mac’s boys are taking nothing for granted, as tough games lie ahead.

TEAM -Dessie Hefferon,Martin Boylan,Eamon Dixon,Sean Walsh,Kieran Lavelle,Martin McIntyre,Pat Murphy,Vinny McGrath,Harry Reilly,Michael j Nallen,

Iorras are looking forward to welcoming Micky Dixon back from his long vacation and also get well soon to team manager, Martin McIntyre who could not travel with the team on the night due to injuring his back lifting an empty bag of cement.

Erris United/Iorras Aontaithe progressed to the fifth round of the Connaught Cup away to Galway City side, O.L.B.C. on Sunday 20th going through 5-4 on penalty’s after the game ended 1-1.   The first half produced no goals, but 13 minutes into the second half Ivan Barrett had Iorras in front with an excellent effort. The home side continued the pressure on the visitors and ten minutes before full time, they equalized. Extra time failed to break the died-lock and penalty’s was called for.   The  spot kick heroes were, Garth O’Malley, Ivan Barrett, Micky Togher, David Reilly and Henry Gaughan, and not forgetting Enda Conroy, the Erris Keeper, getting down well to save the home side 4th penalty effort. The Manager, Michael S. Togher was very happy in how his Team preformed against a good Galway side. Well done everyone and good luck in the next round. (Michael S. and his band will travel to Ballinasloe Town, in the next round for their next gig)

TEAM. Enda Conroy, Liam Donahue, Henry Gaughan, John Gaughan, Michael Meenaghan: Sean Gaughan, Pat Barrett, Anthony Mills, Jonathan Donahue: Micky Togher, Brendan Nallan. SUBS USED– Ivan Barrett for Jonathan Donahue. Garth O’Malley for Brendan Nallan and David Reilly for Michael Meenaghan

Congratulations to Shane Nallan on becoming a fully fledged Garda Officer at the recent passing out parade in Templemore and he is wished the very best of luck on his career in the years ahead from everyone at the Club.   Pictured with his mum and dad, Seamus and Ann. His Father, Seamus is a former Erris United great from way way way back in the golden years of the club, back in the days when Television was in black & white and when R.T.E. was the only channel. Seamus is now a pitch side annalist in his spare time.

Well done Shane.

Erris United/Iorras Aontaithe Club registration will be held on Saturday 26th February from 1.pm to 3.pm at the Club ground. Registration is for all ages, 6 years up to Seniors. New members wishing to join please have birth cert with you.  The membership fees are. Seniors 150 Euro. Youths (U12-U18) 75 Euro. Academy members 50 Euro and Non-Playing members 30 Euro. Family Membership 150 Euro.

Erris United over 35 continued their relentless drive in the second round of the Masters League with a 5-2 win over Westport on Wednesday night the 16th. Erris had to come from a goal down in the first half to finish the half 2-1 in front, thanks to Pat Murphy(2). But  in the second half Harry Reilly (1) and(2) from Mr Fabulous Vinnie McGrath had Erris smiling down the road home, to Erris.

Former Erris United Youth member, Ronan Murray recently presented his autographed Ipswich Town squad jersey to the club. Ronan is wished every success in his career in the professional game from everyone at Erris United and the wider community of Erris.