Erris United Football Cub

Iorras Aontaithe u16s play there annual challenge game v the Spanish students at Carnenash at 5.30pm this Thursday evening. This has become, over the years, a highly competitive fixture and  hopefully our lads can put one over their international counterparts.

The Sean Davis Soccer Academy returns to Carne Nash Park from Tuesday 3rd until Friday 6th August for boys and girls aged 5-17 years from 10.00am until 3.00pm daily. The course fee is 55 Euro. For more information call 02871263044 or Eric on 087-6300830.

Thursday July 1st, Premier division cup semi final, Iorras Aontaithe  (B) v Westport  Utd (B) ,@7pm, Carnenash.(MATCH POSTPONED)
Friday July 2nd, U12 league Ballyglass v Iorras Aontaithe, @7.40pm (away).(TUESDAY JULY 6TH@7.40PM.)
Saturday July 3rd, U12 cup Westport Utd v Iorras Aontaithe, @2pm (away)
U14 cup, Iorras Aontaithe v Ballina town, @2pm, Carnenash .
Premier division, Iorras Aontaithe (B) v Westport Utd (B) ,@7pm, Carnenash.
Sunday July 4th ,Super league Castlebar Celtic v Iorras Aontaithe @12pm away.
Monday July 4th, U16 league, Iorras Aontaithe v Ballyglass @7pm Carnenash

The annual Club Awards will be held on Saturday evening the 7th August in the Boardhaven Bay Hotel starting at 8.00pm.

The Duck race, will take place on Sunday 22nd August between 4 and 5.30pm. This very popular fund-raising event is now in its eight year and this years event is Sponsored by Lennon Quarry’s

Iorras Aontaithe (B) were away to local rivals, Kilmore United in the Premier Division on Sunday 27th, in a game of two half’s. Iorras were leading 2-0 at half time, first goal, a mistake by the Kilmore keeper and the second, a header from Stephen Cawley after good play from Padraig Doherty and Brendan McIntyre. In the second half Kilmore were a different prospect, making a formation change which caught the visitors out. Plus the Iorras keeper made a mistake in the closing stages of the encounter which gifted the points to Kilmore. Final score, Kilmore Utd 3 Iorras Aontaithe (B) 2.

The Iorras Aontaithe under age squad retained the Michael John Paddan Memorial shield recently against Aughalasheen N.S. 1-0 with Daithi Donahue scoring the only goal for Erris.

Erris United got their title ambitions back on track at home to Westport United on Saturday evening the 26th. Iorras have had a nightmare time over the past number of games having exited two cup competitions plus dropping league points away to Ballina and Westport.

In the opening half Westport could have gone in front, when on 9 minutes the post denied a Ray McLaughlin free from the edge of the area and on 16 minutes Erris, Micky Togher’s effort was blocked. On 22 minutes Brendan Nallan had Erris in front with a  header at the far post from a Jonathan Donohue corner. It remained 1-0 to Erris at the break.  When play resumed Iorras were playing against the blustery  conditions, but 11 minutes into the half, Jonathan Donahue made it 2-0  from a neat pass from Pat Barrett. The Iorras rear guard dealt well with Westport,s, Dave Cameron and Philip Keegan, who were threatening at every moment. But on 76 minutes Pat Barrett secured the three points for Iorras with a well taken shot from the edge of the area after a great pass from Micky Togher.

It was a very good result for the home side, which answered the critics, to their league form and put Iorras back on top of the Super League.  Paul Reilly had a very good game between the sticks, deputising for the injured Enda Conroy.   Manager, Michael S. Togher was very impressed with the way the team preformed.

TEAM- Paul Reilly, Kenny O’Connor, John Gaughan, Henry Gaughan, Niall Geraghty: Anthony Mills, Brendan Nallan, Pat Barrett, Sean Gaughan: Micky Togher, Jonathan Donoghue. SUBS- Gareth O’Malley 67 minutes for Jonathan Donahue. Stephen Nallan 87 minutes for Micky Togher and Michael Meeaghan 84 minutes for Sean Gaughan.  

Thursday June 24th, super league Westport  utd v Iorras Aontaithe A (Result, Westport 2 Iorras Aontaithe  A  1)
Friday June 25th,u12 league, Iorras Aontaithe  v Ballinrobe @7pm Carnenash(Result, Iorras Aontaithe  7 Ballinrobe 3)
Saturday June 26th, super league Iorras Aontaithe A v Westport utd @7pm Carnenash.
Sunday June 27th, premier division Kilmore v Iorras Aontaithe B  @2.30pm (away)

Wednesday June 16th, u14 league Iorras Aontaithe v Castlebar Celtic @7pm Carnenash.
Thursday June 17th Mayo cup Iorras Aontaithe A v Westport @7pm Milebush. (Result, Westport Utd 2 Iorras Aontaithe 1 )
Friday June 18th u12 league Iorras Aontaithe v Snugboro @7pm (away).
Saturday June 19th, Westaro cup, Iorras Aontaithe A v Swinford. @7pm (away) (Result, Swinford 0 Iorras Aontaithe 0, Swinford win 3-nil after extra time.)
Sunday June 20th Premier league Iorras Aontaithe B v Ballyglass @2.30pm, Carnenash. (Result, Iorras Aontaithe (B) 3 Ballyglass 2

Thursday June 24th, Super League, Westport Utd v Iorras Aontaithe @7pm. (Result, Westport Utd 2 Iorras Aontaithe 1)

Saturday June 26th Super League, Iorras Aontaithe v Westport Utd @7pm

The unbeaten, Super League run of Iorras Aontaithe, finally come crashing down at the feet of title holders Ballina Town on Sunday 13th June, with a final score, 4-1.

The home side started the brighter and the Iorras back four were on the back foot at times. But against the run of play, Iorras went in front, when a Brendan Nallan free, close to the halfway line, was headed down by John Gaughan to Micky Togher who side footed the ball home on 31 minutes.  Iorras continued foreword with Micky Togher and Colin Stewart coming close. But just before half time Ballina could have levelled, when they clipped the cross bar on 43 minutes but Iorras had the advantage at the break. Three minutes into the second half Ballina levelled, when they were awarded a penalty, it was a major turning point. Iorras were pushing forward with, again, Micky Togher coming close on 52 and 65 minutes. But Ballina added three more goals on 73, 75 and 85 minutes to secure the three points. The referee come in for harsh criticism from Erris supporters and Players at the final whistle.

Iorras will have to pick themselves up for their away clash on Thursday day evening 17th, to Westport United in the Connaught Gold Cup round 2, (This game will be played in Milebush Park, Castlebar, 7pm ko). On Saturday evening 19th they play Swinford away in the Westaro Cup, 7.pm ko.  Testing times, indeed. The (B) Team crashed to a 2-0 defeat away to Ballinrobe Town on Saturday evening, 12th June. The (B) side are at home to Ballyglass in Premier Division on the 20th June with a 2.30.ko.

TEAM– Enda Conroy,Michael Meeaghan, Neil Geraghty, John Gaughan, Robert Carey: Anthony Mills, Anthony Padden, Brendan Nallan, Gareth O’Malley: Micky Togher, Colin Stewart.  SUBS- Stephen Nallan for Anthony Padden (65 minutes). Eric O’Reilly for Robert Carey (70 minutes). Padraig Doherty for Gareth O’Malley (88 minutes).