Erris United Football Cub

Iorras Aontaithe over 35 got back to winning ways in the masters league at Milebush park against Glenisland United on Wednesday night 16th in a thrilling encounter. Tom Gruddy had Iorras in front with a well placed header in the opening half and that’s how it  stayed at the break 1-nil. In the second half Iorras found themselves 2-1 down, but two quick goals from Eric Reilly restored the lead. Then Glenisland equalized, with the clock ticking down, but then the  saddle sore hero, Harry Reilly came off his goal line to secure the three points much to the delight of everyone. Ride on boys.

At sun drenched, but cold, Carnenash Park Iorras Aontaithe were knocked out of the Connaught cup by Galway side, Colemanstown United. Iorras were 3-nil down at half-time. In the second half Garth O’Malley started the come back on 52 minutes followed by two quick goals by Brendan Nallan and his bother Shane on 62 and 64 minutes. But with the clock ticking down the visitors regained the lead on 78 minutes. The best chance Iorras had, to bring the game back level, fell to Shane Nallan, when finding himself one on one with the visiting keeper on the edge of the six yard box, but his effort clipped the cross bar in the closing minutes. Final score, Iorras 3 Colemanstown 4. Over all this was a very disappointing effort by the home side, especially in the first half.

Iorras Aontaithe will have to put this disappointment behind them with there next home game  against Manulla in the 4th Round of the F.A.I. Junior Cup on Sunday 20th with the prospect of a home game in the next round v Carrick United of Waterford.  kick-off is at 2.00pm.

TEAM. Enda Conroy, Kenny O’ Connor, Stephen Nallan, Liam Donohue, Anthony Mills, Brendan Nallan, Chris Barrett, Ivan Barrett, Garth O’Malley, Michael Meeaghan, Sean Gaughan. SUBS. Eamon McAndrew for Anthony Mills, Shane Nallan for Kenny O’Connor and Stephen Carolan for Michael Meeaghan.

Iorras Aontaithe/Erris United v Manulla in the 4th Round of the F.A.I. Junior cup will be played on Sunday 20th December  in  Carnenash Park with kick-off at 2.00pm. In the Connaught Cup, Iorras Aontaithe/Erris United will play Colemanstown United from Galway on the 13th December  also at Carnenash Park with kick-off at 2.00pm.

After the game with Manulla, win or lose, there will be  the annual Christmas drink-in where the Club committee and senior club members will look back on the year that was and the times ahead. (Drink alcohol sensibly).

Passion, speed, tenacity and patience  was the order of the night at Milebush Park on Wednesday night the 2nd December in the Masters league for Iorras Aontaithe over 35 v S.&F. United with Eric O’Reilly scoring late to secure the point. Iorras dominated the opening half and were unlucky with efforts from Eric and Harry Reilly. In the Masters League ,which is proving very popular, the pace of the game is frighting at times with 25 minutes aside. It was nil-nil at the break but shortly into the second half a shot that deceived Pat Walker,the Iorras keeper, gave S&F the lead  which was totaly against the run of play. But Iorras never gave up with good efforts from Micky Dixon, Eamon Dixon and Anthony Duffy getting stuck in to their markers at every moment. But in the closing seconds of the game Iorras combined well in a good move to leave Eric the glory of salvaging the point. Over all it was a fine team effort on the night. The photo you’ve been waiting for. Back row L/R Christy Cawley (mentor), Eamon Dixon, Harry Reilly, Paddy Murphy, Martin Boylan, Micky Dixon, Tom Gruddy, Anthony Duffy, Michael John Nallan, Michael S. Togher (Manager). Front L/R. Kenneth Lynskey,  Eric O’Reilly, Pat Walker, Vincent McGrath, Gerry Lavelle.

Past Masters.

Iorras Aontaithe/Erris United over 35 continued their winning form on Wednesday 25th in the Masters League bringing to an end Swinfords winning run on a score line of 3-0. The saddle sore cowboys were in top form on the night and were 2-nil up at half time with two great goals from Kenneth Lynskey and Gerry Lavelle. In the second half Iorras continued their relentless drive and pace with Vincent McGrath adding a third. This was another great display, the past masters, have not lost their hunger for the game. (Photo to appear soon)

PAST MASTERS. Pat Walker, Kenneth Lynskey, Gerry Lavelle, Vincent McGrath, Michael John Nallan, Eamon Dixon, Anthony Duffy, Pat Murphy, Micky Dixon, Michael S. Togher. ( Oiling up their saddles in the wings is Harry and Eric)

At a wind and rain swiped Kilmore Community Ground, Iorras Aontaithe/Erris United went head to head against newly crowned Division one champions, Ballyglass in the third round of the F.A.I junior Cup, the game was switched from Carnenash park due to surface water at the last minute. As predicted the wind was a force 8-9  with heavy rain at times with Iorras playing against the wind in the opening half. At half time it was 2-0 to Iorras with goals from Garth O’ Malley (2 minutes) and Ivan Barrett (41 minutes). In the second half assisted by that very strong wind, Iorras scored three more goals from Ivan Barrett (55 minutes) and Shane Nallan on (65 and 80 minutes), one of these from a free. Iorras will be at home in the forth round against Manulla on the 6th December. Player-Manager, Eric O’Reilly was, again, very happy with the way the team preformed given the very windy and wet  weather conditions in which the game was played. Final score Iorras Aontaithe 5 Ballyglass 0. Will done to everyone. Many thanks to Kilmore for facilitating this game at the last minute.

TEAM. Enda Conroy, Kenny O’Connor, Liam Donohue, Sean Gaughan, Ivan Barrett, Anthony Mills, Chris Barrett, Stephen Nallan, Garth O’Malley, Micky Togher, Michael Meenaghan. SUBS. Shane Nallan for Liam Donohue and Eamon McAndrew for Garth O’Malley.

This Sunday the 22nd November has Iorras Aontaithe/Erris United up against Ballyglass in the third round of the F.A.I Junior cup at Carnenash Park.  This clash represents a test for the new Division one champions,  Ballyglass, and all that’s needed now is a gale force 9 and hale-stone showers to add to the mix. Kick-Off is at 12 noon.

Iorras Aontaithe/Erris United rounded off their Super League season with an  away win to a strong Westport United side on Sunday 15th. The first half ended nil-nil but in the second half Iorras turned on the style with goals from Anthony Mills (1) and Brendan Nallan (2) with the final score reading 0-3. Player-Manager, Eric O’Reilly was very happy with way the side preformed. Iorras Aontaithe are in second place in the table with Westport having a game in hand in third. Will done to everyone.

The saddle sore cowboys of Iorras Aontaithe over 35 had to come from behind to salvage a point in their game against Ballyvary Blue Bomber’s (B) in the Masters League in Milebush on Wednesday night 11th. They were 4-0 down at half time. Gerry Lavelle started the come back with the first goal then Vincent McGrath scored the second with Martin Boylan adding a third with the final goal coming from Michael John Nallan, almost on full time, scoring with a downward header after tripping on his boot laces, much to the delight of his team mattes. The Manager, Michael S. Togher attributed the spirited come back to  watching the move, Vanishing Point, recently.