Erris United Football Cub

Well known Erris Business man, Eddie Cuffe, Cuffe’s Centra is a long standing supporter of Erris United/Iorras Aontaithe and on Tuesday 29th March his Son, Joe presented the Managers of the (A) and (B) squads, Michael S. Togher and Paul Reilly with match balls for the coming season.

Joe Cuffe, with Michael S. and Paul.

Wednesday 6th April 2011

Round 1

Ballinrobe Town v Manulla 7.00pm Philip Redmond
Westport Utd. v Straide & Foxford Utd. 7.00pm Alan English
Bangor Hibs. v Ballyglass 8.00pm Philip Redmond
Iorras Aontaithe v Ballyvary Blue Bombers ‘B’ 8.00pm Alan English
Claremorris v Fahy Rovers 9.00pm Philip Redmond
Partry Athletic v Mulranny Utd. 9.00pm Alan English

Byes: Ballyvary Blue Bombers ‘A’, Castlebar Celtic

Note:
If match finishes level, two 5 minute periods of extra time plus penalties to apply.
If any of the above matches are not played, it will be fixed for Saturday 9th April.
Quarter Finals on Wednesday 13th April at 8pm and 9pm
Semi-Finals on Wednesday 20th April at 8pm.
Final on Wednesday 27th April at 8pm.

Iorras Aontaithe finished their league campaign with a resounding 10.1 victory over a depleted Partry outfit,Partry took the lead in the 1st minute but once Iorras equalised after 8 minutes there was only going to be one winner,goals coming from Kieran Lavelle (2) Michael j Nallen (2) Eric O’ Reilly (4) and one each from Martin Boylan and Michael S Togher, having finished level on points with Fahy Rovers after the 14 round campaign,there will be a play-off to crown the champions.

Team, Dessie Hefferon,Micky Dixon,Eamon Dixon,Martin Boylan,Michael j Nallen,Martin McIntyre,Vinny McGrath,Eric O’ Reilly,Michael s Togher,Kieran Lavelle

It’s down to the wire for Iorras Aontaithe Over 35’s in the Masters league with a play-off with Fahy Rovers to see who will be crowned Champions for 2011. It’s been a great second season for the Erris United greats of days past and Manager, Martin McIntyre with one defeat from 14 games, plus they clocked up 1400 miles travelling that lovely road to the Milebush Astro in Castlebar, encountering rain, frost, snow, wind, potholes, tar, bends (lots of them), bushings, track rods, petrol, diesel, tyres,  plus balancing their Family life and work commitments along the way, and one more thing, red card and injures and frustration, and if that’s not commitment I don’t know what is.   So, next Wednesday evening the 30th March is the big show down with Fahy Rovers at 8pm at the Milebush Astro,so get yourself to Milebush and support the lads. The draw also take place for the Masters Astro Cup on this Sunday the 27th with An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny making the draw with the competition kicking-off on Wednesday 4th of May.

Iorras Aontaithe 35’s will face Ballyvary Blue Bombers (B) on Wednesday evening the 6 April in  round one of the Oliver Kelleher Masters Cup

A speedy recovery to Pat Murphy who plays a vital role in the Over 35 squad and this comes from all his buddy’s in the Club hoping you will be back to full action soon.

Pitch maintenance, drainage and sanding has just been completed on the main pitch. It will be closed to all activity for two weeks. All Managers/Coaches/ Players please take note.

Wednesday, March 23rd ,Masters league round 14, Iorras Aontaithe v Partry, @8pm Milebush.

Saturday, March 26th, u17 league, Castlebar celtic v Iorras Aontaithe, @12.30pm Celtic park.

Comórtas Sacair Scoileanna Náisiúnta Iorrais 2011 will be held on Wednesday 6th April. Registration will be at 10.30 am and the Comortas  kicks-off at 11.00 am.

Beidh  Comórtas Sacair Scoileanna Náisiúnta Iorrais 2011 ar siúl ar an gCéadaoin 6 Aibreán. Déanfar an clárúchán ag 10.3oam agus an Chomórtas thosaíonn-uaire ag 11:00. Tá an Comórtas urraithe ag  O’Donoghues  Bakery.

The Club will have its Church gate collection on the weekend of the 26th/27th March,  please support.

Congratulations to Shane McIntyre who won an Irish National Boxing title (Youth one) at the  I.A.B.A Finals in Dublin on Saturday 12th on a 2-1  decision at 66kg. Boxing out of the Golden Gloves Boxing Club in Belmullet, Shane is also a very active member of the Erris United U16 side.   Will done Shane and you are wished continuing success in the ring. from all your mates at Iorras Aontaithe.

Shane in his goal keeping strip for Erris.

Shane with his coaching team at Golden Gloves

Torquay United have signed Ipswich Town striker Ronan Murray on a loan deal to the end of the season.

Manager Paul Buckle has been openly seeking to bolster his striking options at Plainmoor and Murray, 19, is a young player with a growing pedigree.

Bucks has been in negotiation with Ipswich manager Paul Jewell and the chief scout at Portman Road, former United midfielder Steve McCall, and the paperwork should be completed in time for Saturday’s key clash with Shrewsbury Town.

“I am thrilled to sign Ronan,” said Bucks. “A lot of clubs have been chasing the lad and I am sure he will be a great addition.

“Steve McCall and Paul Jewell have been great with us and I am very grateful they have allowed Ronan to join our club.

“He will go straight into the squad for Saturday’s game with Shrewsbury at Plainmoor.”

The result was Torquay 5 Shrewsbury town 0. Ronan had an excellent start to his on loan spell in sunny Devon and was very instrumental in the 5 – 0 rout with his passing and vision.  Best of luck from all at Erris United.