Erris United Football Cub

Help, I need somebody, Help, not just anybody, Help, you know I need someone, help. The opening words to that great Beatles Classic, and that is exactly what Iorras Aontaithe under age are looking for over the coming weeks and months with under age at the Club. Like all sporting clubs, under age football is a vital part of any football organisation and having lots of help to run the various age groups makes life that bit stress free. If anyone has a hour and a half to spare once a week for, around six months,  starting in March, Iorras are looking for HELP with under-age training and if you are interested, maybe HELPING out with a team, give a call to Eric on 087-6300830.

Wednesday, January 26th, Masters league round 6, Fahy Rovers v Iorras Aontaithe, Milebush ko,8pm.
Sunday, January 30th Connaught cup round 3, Craughwell v Iorras Aontaithe, Craughwell ko,2pm.

Iorras Aontaithe continued their winning ways with a superb 7.4 victory over an excellent Castlebar Celtic side in Milebush last Wednesday evening, even the late 9pm kick-off didn’t deter the masters, who came from behind (they like coming from behind) to record a very good league win. The goals came from Pat Murphy (2) Eric O’ Reilly (3) and a goal each from Ciaran Lavelle and Michael John Nallen.

TEAM- Dessie Hefferon, Martin Boylan, Sean Walsh, Eamon Dixon, Pat Murphy, Ciaran Lavelle, Martin McIntyre, Michael J. Nallen, Eric O’ Reilly, Kenneth Lynskey. The players rested for this match were Harry Reilly, Micky Dixon,Vinny McGrath and Gerry Lavelle old MACS troops  look forward to their top of the table clash with Fahy Rovers next Wednesday evening.

The Annual General Meeting of Iorras Aontaithe/Erris United will be held on Friday 28th of January in the Broadhaven Bay Hotel starting at 8.00pm. A full attendance is expected.

A yes, that great AC/DC classic from the album, Stiff upper lip. Everyone was watching SKY Sports recently as former club youth member Ronan Murray come off the bench during Ipswich Towns Carling cup semi-final victory over Arsenal. 

The 1-0 win was a shock for the Premier League hot shots and a great night for Ronan and the squad.  “It was a great night. The atmosphere was the best I’ve ever heard in Portman Road, he said.  Ronan has been making steady progress with the Championship side through the youth and reserve ranks and has featured regularly this season in the senior squad, but the recent game was his biggest stage by far. When Ronan got the word to warm up he wasn’t a bit nervous with lots of adrenaline flowing. He has also featured against Chelsea in the F.A. cup. Many congratulations from all at your old club and as the song says, keep on rock-in.

There was mixed emotions on Sunday 16th for Iorras Aontaithe when they crashed out of the F.A.I. Junior Cup 4th round at home to Super League rivals, Ballina Town , final score 4-1.

All the goals came in the second half with Anthony Mills getting the only goal for Erris.  They will have to pick themselves up for their next fixture, a third round Connaught Cup clash away in Galway on next Sunday 30th January.

There was smiles all round for Iorras Aontaithe U18 when they qualified for the last 16 of the F.A.I. Youth Cup with Paul Barrett getting a late winner against Barna F.C. from Galway. This game had an early morning kick-off at Kilmore Community ground ( the use of the facility for this game was very welcomed by Erris and thank you to all). Well done everyone and good luck in the next round.

Iorras Aontaithe Over 35 continue to maintain their position at the top of the Masters League with last minute 1-nil winner against Ballyvary B/B. Pat Murphy scoring the vital goal.

Pre-season training continues every Tuesday and Thursday and all are very welcome.

After Mr. Freeze put paid to any football activity over the past number of weeks it looks like it’s “Back in the Saddle again” for Iorras Aontaithe with a home tie against Ballina Town in the fourth round of the F.A.I. Junior cup on Sunday 16th January with a 2pm kick-off. The Connaght Cup third round clash away to Croughwell of Galway is pencilled in for January 30th.

Iorras Aontaithe U15s make the long journey to Donegal on Sunday for their F.A.I. U15 (last 64) cup game v Kilmacrennan Celtic, ko, at 2pm in Rathmullen. Best of luck to everyone involved.

RESULT- Kilmaccrennan Celtic 7 Iorras Aontaithe 1 (Tommy Conroy in the second half)

Iorras Aontaithe over 35 continued their good run of form against Westport United in the Masters League at Milebush Astro on Wednesday night the 15th with a 3-1 victory.  Michael John Nallan had Iorras in front shortly into the opening half, and with two more goals from Keiran Lavelle and Martin McIntyre  in the second, Iorras were comfortable winners in the end. On note of interest, Eamon Dixon flew in from London for this clash. Well done everyone.