Erris United Football Cub

A presentation was made to Ronan Murray by Iorras Aontaithe at the Erris Person of the Year awards which was held in the Broadhaven Bay Hotel on Friday night 20th March. The club presented Ronan with a Team picture and some action shots of his last game at the Club before his big move to Ipswich Town were, we are delighted to say, that Ronan is forging ahead on the road to a professional career. Ronan was recently called into the Ireland U21’s. Iorras Aontaithe would also like to congratulate

Ronan receiving his presentation from the Club, pictured L/R is, Thomas Duffy, Stephen Carolan, Sean Gaughan, Eric O'Reilly, Harry Reilly, Tom McAndrew and Tom Reilly.

Ronan on his Young Erris Person of the Year award and to Pat Gallagher, Erris Person of the Year and Gerry Campbell, Erris Exile of the Year. Over 400 attended the occasion and it was a very enjoyable evening.

The St. Patrick’s Day Parade was again a great success and in lovely sun shine. The Club received third prize for its float which celebrated the clubs 25th anniversary. The club thanks all the under age members that took part, again this year, and to Harry, Des, Eric, Paul, Mary Treasa and Rosaleen for their input and help.

Eric, Paul, Duck, Drake and the Gang enjoying the parade

Club float in 08

This year,Iorras Aontaithe/Erris United are celebrating it’s 25th anniversary and to coincide with this event the club float in this years St. Patrick’s day, in Belmullet will be filled with helium  balloons and during the parade the balloons will be released. Each balloon will have a tag attached with the club web site www.errisunitedfc.ie.  The person who retrieves or finds a balloon furthest away will win a prize. To claim your prize you most log on to the club web site with your name email address and balloon tag as proof of your find. Post this information in the comments section of this story and we will contact you.

Fairview rangers v Iorras Aontaithe, Sunday March 22nd at 2pm in Fairgreen, Limerick.

A new selection in Club leisure wear will be available in April by Club Sponsor, Umbro. To view, click on Merchandise.

An Club Sacair Iorrais Aontaithe Comortas Sacair Scoileanna Naisiunta Iorrais, urraithe ag Udaras Na Gaeltachta will be held on the 1st of April at the club ground between 10.30am and 2.00pm. Last year was the inaugural staging of the Comortas with a total of 16 National Schools from all over Erris participating and which was a great success. Belmullet N.S were the inaugural winners and Geesala N.S. winning the shield final.

Scoil Naisiunta Beal an Mhuirthead

Scoil Naisiunta Gaoth Saile

Iorras Aontaithe have been drawn away to Fairview Rangers of Limerick in the quarter final of the F.A.I.Umbro Junior Cup, the winner of this clash will have home advantage in the semi-final. The full draw is as follows

Waterford Boh’s v Ballymun
Clonmel Town v Sheriff United
St Peters v Liselton FC or City United
Fairview Rangers v Iorras Aontaithe
Games to be played on Sunday 22nd March
Semi Final
Clonmel or Sherrif v St peters or Lisselton
Fairview or Iorras v Boh’s or Ballymun
Games to be played on the weekend of the 4th/5th April

Iorras Aontaithe continue their good form with a 2.2 draw with a strong Castlebar Celtic selection in a challenge game last Friday evening the 7th March. The Iorras squad had a good run-out with 19 players been used over the course of the game, Gareth O Malley and Mick T Togher getting on the score sheet. Team. Shane Nallen, Liam Donoghue, John Gaughan, Henry Gaughan, Kenny O Connor, Jonathan Donoghue, Sean Gaughan, Stephen Carolan, Michael Meenaghan, Gareth O Malley, Jason O’Donnell. Subs used. Mick T Togher, Niall Geraghty, Ian O Boyle, Pat Ginnelly, Seamus O Malley, Mark Reilly, Tom McAndrew and David McDonnell.

Iorras Aontaithe  will have a second registration evening in the clubhouse on Thursday March 12th from 6.30 till 8pm.New members please bring long birthcert.

You may be wondering when is the draw for the Quarter final of F.A.I.Umbro Junior cup, hopfully it is this coming Sunday 8th March tune into 2FM between 10-11am.