Erris United Football Cub

Iorras Aontaithe U18 had a superb 5.1 win over a classy Knocknacarra side from Galway in the F.A.I. Youth Cup last 64.

After an evenly matched first half that ended 1.1 Iorras pushed on after half time to run out comfortable winners with two penalties from Tom McAndrew and a goal each from Cathal Barrett, Tommy Conroy and Jason Boylan after a very good all round team performance. Coaches, Eric O’Reilly and Joe McNulty can look forward to the next game with great optimism.

Its a number of years since Iorras progressed this far in the youth cup, and having gone the season unbeaten at home at u18 level, with a bit of luck, and a home draw this side can go a long way in this season competition. Well done everyone and keep up the good work.

Iorras Aontaithe/Erris United have been granted planning by Mayo County Council  for their next phase of development at Carne Nash Park which, is hoped, to begin in the new year.  The development will comprise,  installation of an Astroturf Soccer pitch, floodlighting and erection of perimeter fencing. Erection of a spectator stand, erection of an electronic scoreboard, erection of a boundary fencing system and permission to include all other ancillaries and site development works.

Tugtha pleanála dá chéim eile d’fhorbairt ag Carne Nash Páirc ag Comhairle Contae Mhaigh Eo. Beidh an fhorbairt ar pháirc comhdhéanta suiteáil Sacair tuilsoilsiú Astroturf, agus cur suas fálú imlíne. Seastán suas de lucht féachana,  scórchlár leictreonach, tógáil fálú teorann córas agus cead chun gach gabhálais eile agus oibreacha forbartha suímh. Níl muid críochnaithe fós

This Sunday the 12th Iorras are away to Galway side, Craughwell United in the third round of the Connaught Cup with 2.00pm kick-off.

The annual Christmas night on the town went off very well and those who took part had a great time.  Everyone would like to thank Vinny McGrath for sponsoring the crisps and bacon bits, they were lovely, and all agreed that David Reilly played the most games during the year.

Sorry for the quality of some of the photos.

The F.A.I. Junior Cup forth round tie at home to Ballina Town will be played next Sunday the 5th December with kick-off at 2.00pm. It promises to be a very interesting  encounter and Manager, Michael S. Togher will be looking for a very positive outcome.

The winner of this encounter are away to Clare & District league side, Avenue United in Ennis. on the 12th December.

Because of the adverse weather conditions currently affecting the country, the FAI Domestic, Junior and Youth Cup Committees have decided to cancel all national cup fixtures under their jurisdiction scheduled for this weekend (week-ending December 5, 2010).

Congratulations to Michael S. Togher on been awarded the Manager of the Month award for May at the recent Mayo F.A. awards in Castlebar. The Manager was recognised for his first year in Super League Management, but it was with the (B) team that “S” first cut his teeth and was very successful. David Reilly was also named in the Super League side of the year.

Iorras Aontaithe U16 defied the cold and  ice and made the long journey to Carrick-on-Shannon in Co. Leitrim to take on local side, Carrick United on Saturday 28th in the Connaught Shield and their trip was note in vain, progressing to the Quarter final, 4-5 after extra time thanks to goals from  Paul Barrett , Sean mcDonnell,Eoin o Donoghue,Gary Boylan and Tommy Conroy. The win was secured, despite having two players red carded in extra time. They will be on the road again in February away to either Manorhamilton or Renmore. Well done everyone and good luck in the Quarters.

Erris United Over 35 continued their good start in the Masters League at Milebush Park Astro this evening beating S.& F. United 2-0 with a goal in each half, one from Eric O’Reilly and Vincent McGrath. Well done all.

The club development draw took place in the Broadhaven Bay Hotel on Sunday night the 21st and the results were. The first prize of two tickets to see Manchester United v Valencia in the Champions League qualifier on the 7th December was won by Deirdre Patten, Bullsmouth, in Achill. the second prize a bottle of whiskey was won by Kieran Lally, Glenlara. the third prize a box of sweets was won by P.J. Conroy, Barrick Street Belmullet. the forth prize of a tin of biscuits was won by Bennie Walker, (Phone number). The club would like to thank everyone for their continuing support and congratulations to all the winners.

Iorras Aontaithe over 35 got their season off to a flying start at rain soaked Milebush Park Astro on Wednesday night 17th November comprehensibly beating  Partry Athletic  6-2 in the Masters League.

Five of the goals coming from, back in form, Eric O’Reilly two of them coming in the first half and the other goal from Michael John Nallan. It was 3-1 going in at the break. But when play resumed Partry reduced the margin to 3-2 but Iorras continued their good play, and despite having a player unfairly red carded, Iorras ran out comfortable winners in the end. This was a very good start under new Manager, Martin McIntyre who was very happy with the performance.

Next Wednesday night the 24th  November Erris United 0ver 35 will take on S.&F. United at 8.00pm