Erris United Football Cub

Iorras Aontaithe U18 continued their fine start to their league campaign,  winning 6-1 away to Ballinrobe Town on Wednesday evening 21st July. Vincent Sweeney was in top form for Erris scoring three great goals in the first half.    In the second half, Erris continued their onslaught with John Coyle, Martin Donohue and Jason Boylan getting in on the scoring act. Martin Donahue’s goal was a 30 yard drive. Ballinrobe scored a late consolation goal towards the end. The score line could have been greater, such was the extent of the dominant play from the Erris young guns. Manager, Joe McNulty is very pleased with the way his side is playing. Well done everyone, onward and upward.

TEAM- Sean Murphy, James Lennon, Tom Duffy, Diarmuid Healy, Martin Donahue:  Brendan Gilbert, Tom McAndrew, Paul Barrett, John Reilly: Jason Boylan, Vincent Sweeney.  SUBS- Cillian Dixon and John Coyle

It’s the Tuohy Cup final this Sunday 25th for Iorras Aontaithe (B). The kick-off against Claremorris is at 3.00pm in Milebush Park. The Management team of  Paul Reilly, Harry Reilly and Seamus O’Malley and all in the squad are wished lots of  luck in the final from everyone at the club, plus supporters.

Iorras Aontaithe U16 recorded their third win in three outings in Division one of the Mayo Schoolboys & Youths League at home to Ballinrobe Town on Monday 19th July, final score 2-1. Sean O’Donnell had Erris in front just before half time with a well taken effort but Ballinrobe equalized ten minutes into the second half. Erris continued to attack the apposition and on 75 minutes Paul Barrett secured the three points for the home side with a close range effort. Manager, Jason O’Donnell was very pleased with the way his side preformed  in maintaining  their good league start.

TEAM- Shane McIntyre, Darren Barrett, Owen O’ Donahue, Paul Barrett, Neil McGonnigle: Gary Boylan, Cathal Barrett, James Kelly, Sean O’Donnell: Tommy Conroy,Vincent Hanley.

Erris United U18 side recorded their second win in their league outing on Wednesday evening the 14th July with a 4-2 win at home over Castlebar Celtic. Two goals from Jason Boylan and two from Vincent Sweeney. The U18 side played very nice football in the second half with good passing movement and inventiveness up front with Tom Duffy having a good game at the back. Well done everyone and keep up the good form.

Iorras Aontaithe bounced back form their recent draw away to Swinford with a 6-0 win over Manulla at home in the Super league on Sunday 18th July.

Brendan Nallan was like a rash all over the Manulla defence for the greater part of this clash, and by half time he had Erris going in 3-0 up, scoring two from play and one from the penalty spot.

In the second half Erris continued their onslaught with Brendan scoring on 50 minutes and two minutes later Shane Nallan made it 5-0. Manulla, for their part, were will marshalled by the Iorras defence. Shortly into the half, Manager, Michael S. Togher introduced Chris Barrett, Neil Geraghty and Kenny ‘Connor.  Then just before full time Shane Nallan finished the rout with his second on 88 minutes. Brendan Nallan had a second penalty effort saved in the half and Kenny O’Connor had his goal effort harshly ruled off side by the ref, which rounded off an excellent afternoon display, that had the supporters going home happy. Erris United are away to Snugboro on Saturday evening the 24th with a 7.00pm K.O.

TEAM- Enda Conroy, Stephen Nallan, David Reilly, John Gaughan Liam Donahue: Sean Gaughan, Pat Barrett, Anthony Mills, Brendan Nallan: Shane Nallan, Henry Gaughan. SUBS- Chris Barrett, Neil Geraghty and Kenny O’Connor.

Iorras Aontaithe (B) verses Bangor Hib’s was cancelled.

In  a dress rehearsal for the Tuohy Cup Final on the 25th July, Iorras Aontaithe (B) locked horns with their cup opponents,  Claremorris in the Premier Division at Carne Nash Park on Sunday 11th July and they gifted the three points to the visitors in a four minute period in the second half which was reminiscent of a scene from a Laurel and Hardy sketch,  with a final score, 4-2.

Brian Gallagher had Claremorris in front on 8 minutes and on 31 minutes Claremorris were denied a second by the goal post, but just before half time, Iorras were awarded a penalty when Sean O’Donnell was fouled and Padraig Doherty scored from the spot kick.

The second half had no sooner started, when Jen Varley had Claremorris back in front when Iorras Keeper, Harry Reilly got down late to save his effort. Then four minutes later Iorras were back on level terms when Jason Boylan produced a great shot from 30 yards but the young man’s joy was short leaved when on 68 minutes, he was harshly red carded by Referee, Pat Foley.  Then on 75 and 78 minutes, Laurel & Hardy defending by Iorras allowed Kevin Costello and Mark Doble to seal the points for Claremorris and just before full time, Player-Manager, Paul Reilly was unfortunate to be shown a second yellow card. Not a very good dress rehearsal, for the home side, with the Cup final in two weeks time.

TEAM- Harry Reilly, Paul Reilly, Vincent McGrath, Robert Carey, Tom Duffy: John Noel Flannery, Stephen Nallan, Padraig Doherty, Stephen Cawley, Jason Boylan, Sean O’Donnell. Sub- Shane Nallan for Tom Duffy on 62 minutes.  

A depleted Erris United dropped valuable points away to Swinford at the top of the Super league in the driving rain on Saturday evening the 10th July with a 2-2 draw.

Swinford went in front on six minutes but Iorras were back on level terms with a Micky Togher effort four minutes later. Erris could have gone in front on the 18th minute but Gareth O’Malley’s effort shot wide of the post. Then just before half time Jonathan Donohue was substituted with an ankle injury which could see him out of the game for some time.

In the second half Erris continued to attack Swinford but on 78 minutes, and against the run of play, the home side made it 2-1 but Anthony Mills had Iorras back on level terms one minute late with a great effort from the edge of the box.  In the end, after all the possession Iorras had and the chances they missed, the game ended 2-2. Next up is Manulla at home on the 18th.

TEAM- Shane Nallan, Michael Meeaghan, David Reilly, Stephen Nallan, Liam Donohue: Sean Gaughan, Anthony Mills, Pat Barrett, Jonathan Donoghue: Micky Togher, Gareth O’Malley. Sub- Pat Ginnelly for Jonathan Donahue (41 minutes)

Iorras Aontaithe (B) booked their place in the final of the Tuohy Cup at home to Westport United (B) on Thursday evening the 8th July on a score of 2-1, a.e.t. Iorras were a goal down going in at half time.

But six minutes into the second half Iorras were back on level terms when Kenny O’Connor combined well with Tom McAndrew to deliver an inch perfect cross to Sean O’Donnell who headed home at the far post. That equalizing goal had  Iorras Aontaithe (B) looking a different side after that with better movement and energy in their play.

Up front for the home side Stephen Cawley and sub, Jason Boylan were causing a lot of problems for the Westport defence and could have grabbed the winner in normal time but the game ended 1-1. In the second period of extra time Iorras were awarded a penalty and Tom McAndrew effort sent the keeper the wrong way to book their place in the final at the end of July against Claremorris. Well done everyone

The game was stopped for a time in the second half when there was a clash of heads between Sean O’Donnell of Iorras and Alan Mulchrone  of Westport, both player were substituted and Ambulance personal was called, and thankfully all was fine.

Iorras will meet their Cup Final opponents this Sunday 11th at home in the league.

TEAM- Harry Reilly, Simon MacArthur, Kevin Carey, Paul Reilly, Vincent McGrath: Padraig Doherty, John Noel Flannary, Kenny O’Connor, Stephen Cawley: Sean O’Donnell, Tom McAndrew. SUBS- Paul Barrett, Patrick Geoghegan and Jason Boylan.

A goal in each half from Brendan Nallan and veteran striker, Gareth O’Malley was enough to secure the three points for Erris United away to Castlebar Celtic in the Super League on Sunday 4th July.

Nallan was on target half way through the first half after some good work from Pat Barrett and ten minutes from full time Gareth O’Malley (taking time off from painting his bed room) slotted home from close range after Micky Togher  ran the full length of the pitch to provide the killer pass.

With Ballina United and Westport United winning also there is no change at the top. Life in the pressure cooker is far from easy. Final Score, Castlebar Celtic 0 Iorras Aontaithe 2.

Iorras are away to Swinford on Saturday evening the 10th in the Super League and Gareth should have that room painted by then.

TEAM- Enda Conroy, Michael Meeaghan, Neil Geraghty, John Gaughan, Kenny O’ Connor: Sean Gaughan, Pat Barrett, Brendan Nallan, Jonathan Donohue: Gareth O’Malley, Micky Togher. SUBS- Shane Nallan, David Reilly and Liam Donohue.

Erris United (B) came from behind to salvage a point at home to Westport United (B) in a 2-2 draw on Saturday evening the 3rd July in the Premier Division.  Westport went in front in the first minute of play when a mix-up in the Erris defence gifted them the opening goal.  In the second half the visitors extended their lead half way through, but ten minutes from full time Assistant Manager, Harry Reilly headed home from a Tom McAndrew corner kick and just on full time the Player-Manager, Paul Reilly got in on the scoring act with a great goal from the edge of the area after good work from Paul Barrett. Theses two sides will lock horns again on Thursday evening the 8th in the Semi-Final of the Tuohy Cup.

TEAM- Harry Reilly, Paul Barrett, Tom Duffy, Padraig Gaughan, Simon MacArthur: Padraig Doherty, Stephen Nallan, Seamus O’Malley, Patrick Geoghegan: Stephen Cawley, Tom McAndrew. SUBS- Kenny O’Connor, Jason Boylan and Paul Reilly.