Erris United Football Cub

The big annual club fund-raiser, the duck race, will be held on Sunday 22nd August at 5.00pm.

The years event is Sponsored by Lennon Quarries and Lundy meats with 1st prize of 500Euro, 2nd and 3rd prize of 100 Euro with 4th prize of 50 Euro and that last duck home prize of 50 Euro. Sponsorship cards are available from Committee and Club members. Please give your support, your Euro is helping in a very big way in providing a healthy and worthwhile environment for the young people of the Community.

Iorras Aontaithe U18 maintained their position at the top of Section (A) of the Mayo Schoolboys/Girls and youths with a very good win at home over second placed side, Kiltimagh/Knock on Wednesday evening 28th July, final score 7-2.

Continue reading “IORRAS YOUTH, STILL AT THE TOP”

Iorras Aontaithe (B) were pipped at the post by a late goal in the final minute of extra time against Claremorris in a very exciting Tuohy Cup final in Milebush Park, Castlebar on Sunday 25th July, final score 3-4 aet. Continue reading “NO CUP JOY FOR IORRAS (B)”

Iorras Aontaithe were not in the mood for nicety’s in their 8-1 win over  Snugboro United, away, on Saturday evening 24th July.

Erris were four goals up going in to half time thanks to Micky Togher on 8 minutes and a Chris Barrett hat-trick on 22, 28 and 33 minutes.

In the second half Erris continued their siege of the Snugboro goal with scores from Sub, Pat Ginnelly, 60 minutes. Micky Togher, 72 and 87 minutes his hat-trick, and probably the best goal of the evening coming from Sub, Anthony Paddan on 87 minutes with a well met header on the edge of the area from a well taken cross from Brendan Nallan. Final score Erris United 8 Snugboro United 1.

This was another very good display from Iorras with great movement, passing and control football with Anthony Mills, Kenny O’Connor, Pat Barrett and Brendan Nallan having good displays. The Manager had to make seven changes, due to players not available, from the side that hit Manulla for six on the 18th.

TEAM- Enda Conroy, Stephen Nallan, David Reilly, Neil Geraghty, Liam Donohue: Kenny O’Connor, Anthony Mills, Pat Barrett, Michael Meeaghan: Micky Togher, Chris Barrett. SUBS- Anthony Paddan 55 minutes for Stephen Nallan, Pat Ginnelly 55 minutes for Kenny O’Connor and Brendan Nallan 59 minutes for Pat Barrett.

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.