Erris United Football Cub

Iorras Aontaithe put the F.A.I. Junior 4th round exit behind them with 5-0 crushing of Galway side, Craughwell in the third round Connaught Cup, away in Galway on Sunday 30th January.

Anthony Mills started the rout with a well taken effort and Pat Barrett and Jonathan Donahue had Iorras going in at half time, 3-0 up. In the second half Erris continued the pressure with Ivan Barrett converting a penalty, and just before full-time, substitute Tom McAndrew scored the fifth. Manager, Michael S. Togher was very pleased with the way his side went about their task. In the next round of this competition Iorras are away, again in Galway, to local side, O.L.B.C.  This game will be played on Sunday 20th February with a 2.00pm kick-off. Best of luck in the 4th round.

TEAM- Enda Conroy, Michael Meenaghan, David Reilly, Henry Gaughan, Liam Donahue: Pat Barrett, Anthony Mills, Sean Gaughan, Jonathan Donahue: Brendan Nallan, Ivan Barrett. Subs- Stephen Nallan for David Reilly. Micky Togher for Ivan Barrett. Tom McAndrew for Brendan Nallan.

Iorras Aontaithe U16 are through to the quarter-final of the Connaught Shield and they will face either Manor Rangers of Leitrim or Renmore of Galway to be played in March. Will done everyone and good luck.

Iorras Aontaithe U18 have been gifted a home tie in the last 16 of the F.A.I. Youth Cup against Galway Hib’s on Saturday 26th February. Best of luck everyone.

Super league Manager, Michael S. Togher is wasting no time in preparing his panel for the new season with the recent signing of Mark Gilbert and Michael Monaghan from Kilmore United.

The defender and striker will bring a extra dimension to the panel of players at Super league level. The Manager is hoping to add two more players as time passes.

The two sides unbeaten in the first round of the Masters league locked horns on Wednesday Night with a happy outcome for the boys from the Baroney. Iorras Aontaithe secured a valuable three points with a 2.1 victory against a very good Fahy outfit on Wednesday evening 26th. Both goals coming from Kieran Lavelle headers,one in each half either side of Fahy’s goal, Iorras were having to start without regular goal keeper Dessie Hefferon,Sean Walsh drew the short straw and went between the posts,Sean was outstanding throughout and pulled off a couple of top drawer saves and was very commanding in his area,the backs gave nothing away and Iorras midfield controlled the middle of the park,the strikers also doing their bit,Iorras were denied a certain penalty in the second half when the referee waved play on after Kieran lavelle was up ended in the box (referee admitted after he should have given it) a lot of good then. This was an excellent win for Iorras against a very direct and physical Fahy side and leaves Iorras top of division one with 6 wins from 6 at the half way stage. “Old Macs” men now have a  week off before the second  round  of match’s commence.  Good luck in the second round everyone.

Team, Sean Walsh,Eamon Dixon,Pat Murphy,Martin Boylan,Vinny McGrath,Kieran Lavelle,Martin McIntyre,Kenneth Lynskey,Michael J Nallen,Eric O’ Reilly. Players out this week were Harry Reilly (injured),Gerry lavelle (unavailable),Dessie hefferon (injured) and Michael Dixon(extended holiday)

Help, I need somebody, Help, not just anybody, Help, you know I need someone, help. The opening words to that great Beatles Classic, and that is exactly what Iorras Aontaithe under age are looking for over the coming weeks and months with under age at the Club. Like all sporting clubs, under age football is a vital part of any football organisation and having lots of help to run the various age groups makes life that bit stress free. If anyone has a hour and a half to spare once a week for, around six months,  starting in March, Iorras are looking for HELP with under-age training and if you are interested, maybe HELPING out with a team, give a call to Eric on 087-6300830.

Wednesday, January 26th, Masters league round 6, Fahy Rovers v Iorras Aontaithe, Milebush ko,8pm.
Sunday, January 30th Connaught cup round 3, Craughwell v Iorras Aontaithe, Craughwell ko,2pm.

Iorras Aontaithe continued their winning ways with a superb 7.4 victory over an excellent Castlebar Celtic side in Milebush last Wednesday evening, even the late 9pm kick-off didn’t deter the masters, who came from behind (they like coming from behind) to record a very good league win. The goals came from Pat Murphy (2) Eric O’ Reilly (3) and a goal each from Ciaran Lavelle and Michael John Nallen.

TEAM- Dessie Hefferon, Martin Boylan, Sean Walsh, Eamon Dixon, Pat Murphy, Ciaran Lavelle, Martin McIntyre, Michael J. Nallen, Eric O’ Reilly, Kenneth Lynskey. The players rested for this match were Harry Reilly, Micky Dixon,Vinny McGrath and Gerry Lavelle old MACS troops  look forward to their top of the table clash with Fahy Rovers next Wednesday evening.

The Annual General Meeting of Iorras Aontaithe/Erris United will be held on Friday 28th of January in the Broadhaven Bay Hotel starting at 8.00pm. A full attendance is expected.

A yes, that great AC/DC classic from the album, Stiff upper lip. Everyone was watching SKY Sports recently as former club youth member Ronan Murray come off the bench during Ipswich Towns Carling cup semi-final victory over Arsenal. 

The 1-0 win was a shock for the Premier League hot shots and a great night for Ronan and the squad.  “It was a great night. The atmosphere was the best I’ve ever heard in Portman Road, he said.  Ronan has been making steady progress with the Championship side through the youth and reserve ranks and has featured regularly this season in the senior squad, but the recent game was his biggest stage by far. When Ronan got the word to warm up he wasn’t a bit nervous with lots of adrenaline flowing. He has also featured against Chelsea in the F.A. cup. Many congratulations from all at your old club and as the song says, keep on rock-in.