Erris United Football Cub

The F.A.I. Junior Cup forth round tie at home to Ballina Town will be played next Sunday the 5th December with kick-off at 2.00pm. It promises to be a very interesting  encounter and Manager, Michael S. Togher will be looking for a very positive outcome.

The winner of this encounter are away to Clare & District league side, Avenue United in Ennis. on the 12th December.

Because of the adverse weather conditions currently affecting the country, the FAI Domestic, Junior and Youth Cup Committees have decided to cancel all national cup fixtures under their jurisdiction scheduled for this weekend (week-ending December 5, 2010).

Congratulations to Michael S. Togher on been awarded the Manager of the Month award for May at the recent Mayo F.A. awards in Castlebar. The Manager was recognised for his first year in Super League Management, but it was with the (B) team that “S” first cut his teeth and was very successful. David Reilly was also named in the Super League side of the year.

Iorras Aontaithe U16 defied the cold and  ice and made the long journey to Carrick-on-Shannon in Co. Leitrim to take on local side, Carrick United on Saturday 28th in the Connaught Shield and their trip was note in vain, progressing to the Quarter final, 4-5 after extra time thanks to goals from  Paul Barrett , Sean mcDonnell,Eoin o Donoghue,Gary Boylan and Tommy Conroy. The win was secured, despite having two players red carded in extra time. They will be on the road again in February away to either Manorhamilton or Renmore. Well done everyone and good luck in the Quarters.

Erris United Over 35 continued their good start in the Masters League at Milebush Park Astro this evening beating S.& F. United 2-0 with a goal in each half, one from Eric O’Reilly and Vincent McGrath. Well done all.

The club development draw took place in the Broadhaven Bay Hotel on Sunday night the 21st and the results were. The first prize of two tickets to see Manchester United v Valencia in the Champions League qualifier on the 7th December was won by Deirdre Patten, Bullsmouth, in Achill. the second prize a bottle of whiskey was won by Kieran Lally, Glenlara. the third prize a box of sweets was won by P.J. Conroy, Barrick Street Belmullet. the forth prize of a tin of biscuits was won by Bennie Walker, (Phone number). The club would like to thank everyone for their continuing support and congratulations to all the winners.

Iorras Aontaithe over 35 got their season off to a flying start at rain soaked Milebush Park Astro on Wednesday night 17th November comprehensibly beating  Partry Athletic  6-2 in the Masters League.

Five of the goals coming from, back in form, Eric O’Reilly two of them coming in the first half and the other goal from Michael John Nallan. It was 3-1 going in at the break. But when play resumed Partry reduced the margin to 3-2 but Iorras continued their good play, and despite having a player unfairly red carded, Iorras ran out comfortable winners in the end. This was a very good start under new Manager, Martin McIntyre who was very happy with the performance.

Next Wednesday night the 24th  November Erris United 0ver 35 will take on S.&F. United at 8.00pm

The Divisional teams of the year have been announced by the Mayo League and for the second year running David Reilly of Erris United has been name in defence in the Super league side. Brian McHale of Bangor Hib’s was picked at right mid-field in the Premier Division team of the year. Congratulations to both.

Iorras Aontaithe made hard work of this afternoons away tie to Claremorris in the 3rd F.A.I. Junior Cup , final score Claremorris 2 Iorras Aontaithe 2 Iorras progress 4-5 on penalty’s.

Iorras were on the back foot for the first 20 minutes of the first half but just on the stroke of half time Micky Togher had Iorras going in at the break 1-nil up with an excellent goal.

Shortly into the second half Claremorris were back level and were a goal in front half way through the half but Chris Barrett put Iorras back on level terms before full time to send the tie into extra time. In the end penalty’s were called for and Kenny O’Connor sealed it for Iorras in sudden death.  They will now face League Champions, Ballina Town at Carne Nash Park on the 28th November. An improvement on team performance will have to occur if they have any hope of pushing past Ballina into the open round.

TEAM-Enda Conroy, David Reilly, Michael Meeaghan, Neil Geraghty, Liam Donohue, Anthony Mills, Pat Barrett, Chris Barrett, Sean Gaughan, Ivan Barrett, Micky Togher.  SUBS- Stephen Carolan for Ivan Barrett, Kenny O’Connor, for Sean Gaughan and Jonathan Donohue for Pat Barrett.

The Westaro Sponsored Masters League will kick off on Wednesday Night the 17th November at Milebush Park astro and Iorras Aontaithe Over 35’s will face Partry Athletic in Division one with kick-off at 8.00pm. Marin McIntyre is in charge this time round and good luck to all involved.

This is the final few days to get you’re tickets for your chance to see Manchester United v Valencia in the Champions League clash at Old Trafford on December 7th  with return flights to and from Manchester plus one nights B&B for two in a Manchester Hotel. This is a wonderful prize and your chance to see the top stars in the best club competition in the world. The second prize is a bottle of whiskey, third prize is a box of sweets and forth prize is a tin of biscuits. The draw will be held in the Broadhaven Bay Hotel on Sunday night the 21st November.  Tickets are 2 Euro each or 5 Euro for a book of three. Tickets are available from Club members and Committee.  Good Luck everyone and pleases support. Iorras Aontaithe U15 are drawn away to Donegal side, Kilmaccrennan in the last 64 of Ireland and the date for this clash is provisionally down for November 21^st. The U16 side are drawn away to Carrick Town of Co Leitrim in the last 32 of the Connaught Shield, date provisionally set for November 28^th. The Club shop, is as ever very popular, and if you have your order in by November 21^st you should have your items by December 12^th you can also order a club crested bag which can be emblazoned with your name, now available for €25. Click on club merchandise.