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The Iorras Aontaithe Comortas Sacair Scoileanna Náisiúnta 2010 was held in glorious sunshine at the club ground in Carne Nash on Wednesday 14th April. The event was Sponsored by O’Donoghues Bakery/An Builin Blasta.

Scoil Náisiúnta Béal An Mhuirthead made it three in a row beating Scoil Náisiúnta Gleann A Chaisil in the final of the Shield, 4-1. In the Plate final, Scoil Náisiúnta Ceathrú Thaidgh beat Scoil Náisiúnta Eachleime 5-0. Fifteen Schools took part in this years competition with some great football played. Iorras Aontaithe would like to thank The Sponsors, all the National schools and their Teachers and minders, all the Referees, Club members and especially  Des O’ Connor for making the event enjoyable for everyone. Click on, continue reading for more pictures. Continue reading “BELMULLET N.S. MAKE IT THREE IN A ROW”

Congratulations to Ryan O’Donoghue, Lakefield on winning a Irish Boxing title at 33kg (Boys one) on a score of 8-2 at the Irish Amateur Boxing Championships in the National Stadium recently. Ryan, boxing out of the Golden Gloves Boxing club in Belmullet, this is the second Irish title for the Club. It is Ryan’s third title at this weight having won at County level in February and a Connaught title in March and in between all of this Ryan is involved at U12, U13 and U14 football at Erris United/Iorras Aontaithe plus he also plays Gaelic Football, he certainly is a very active young boy. Erris United and all his playing buddy’s at the club, says well done Ryan.

There was mixed fortunes for Erris United on the first day in the 2010 Mayo League Season. Iorras Aontaithe (B) were away to Partry Athletic and the clash resulted in a 3 -0  defeat. But the (A) side and Manager, Michael S. Togher got off to a winning start in the Super League at home to Ballyheane. In the first half Erris had the most of the exchanges with Henry Gaughan threatening on eight minutes and Anthony Mills hitting the post on 11 minutes.

But it wasn’t until the 27th minute when Erris went in front when Pat Barrett was perfectly placed to slot home from close range after a neat cross from Shane Nallan. On 43 minutes, Erris Keeper, Enda Conroy did well to save in a goal mouth incident.

It remained 1-0  at half time. In the second half, Ballyheane imposed themselves more on the game and had Erris on the back foot at times, but the Iorras defence played well.  Erris ended the game with ten men when, on 81 minutes, Brendan Nallan was given a straight red for a bone crunching tackle. The new Manager was happy with how his side preformed. Final score, Iorras 1 Ballyheane 0.

Team. Enda Conroy, Michael Meeaghan, John Gaughan, David Reilly, Henry Gaughan: Anthony Mills, Pat Barrett, Sean Gaughan (Garth O’Malley 77 minutes), Brendan Nallan: Shane Nallan, Ivan Barrett (Micky Togher 62 minutes).

Match Official–  Mick Walsh.

The club 25th anniversary book is now selling at 5 EURO in Brogan’s Eurospar, Michael John Nallan’s and Carey’s Newsagents. The book is packed with great articles and old and new photos it would make a great gift or if you’re looking for a good read, this is the book for you and learn all about the most progressive club in Erris today.

The Erris United/Iorras Aontaithe, Comortas sacair Scoileanna Naisiunta Iorrais 2010 will be held on Wednesday 14th April 10.00am-2.00pm. Last years winners were Belmullet N.S. and Dromgallagh N.S with 16 National Schools competing. The weather conditions were good on the day, but windy. This years competition is sponsored by O’Donoghues Bakery.