Erris United Football Cub

Iorras Aontaithe is through to the open round of the FAI Junior cup with a very comprehensive away win against Ballyheane in round four on a score line: Ballyheane 2 Erris 5 on Sunday 9th November.

Mickie Sweeney, had the Ballyheane defense all at sea.

Mickie Sweeney was the star of the show scoring a hat-trick. Erris were in control right through this encounter with Sweeney putting Iorras in front on 15 minutes with a pile driver from all of 18 yards. Iorras went two in front with a Brendan Nallen free on 35 minutes. It stayed like that until the break.

Mickey Togher, scored the fifth.

Brendan Nallen, great free kick for the second goal

Twenty minutes into the second half, Mickie Sweeney scored his second to make it 3-nil. Ballyheane then scored their opener and directly afterword’s Sweeney scored his third. Then on 70 minutes Mickey Togher scored the fifth goal for Iorras with a neat finish. Ballyheane scored their second five minutes from time.
Erris United are in the open round of this competition for the first time since 2009. The last time these two sides met, Erris were put to the sword in the Super League back in August with a ten goal hammering – revenge is certainly sweet.
Afterwards Manager Martin McIntyre was very happy with his side’s performance and some excellent individual displays.
TEAM- Shane Nallen, Michael Meeneghan, David Reilly, Neil Geraghty, Eamon Carey: Thomas Murphy, Kyle Homes, Brendan Nallen, Sean Gaughan: Mickie Sweeney, Mickey Togher.
Subs Used- Ryan Ruddy for Thomas Murphy. Richard Hanley for Michael Meeneghan and Brendan Doherty for Mickie Sweeney.

Erris Under 14’s were at home to Claremorris and despite struggling for long periods, ran out 4-2 winners. Cormac Murray and Mark Harding gave Erris an early two goal lead. Concentration levels dipped just before half time and the away side pulled one back. Manager Eric stressed the importance of keeping the ball in the second half but Claremorris dominated for long periods. Ten minutes in and the equalizer came from a long range shot.

Iorras U14’s had the stand hopping at home to Claremorris.

At 2-2 the game was on a knife edge and the new stand could barely contain the excitement of two sets of fervent supporters. Erris changed tactics and absorbed the pressure. Keeper Anthony Walsh made a great save with his nose. Keelan Walker provided a great outlet on the right. Shea O’Donohue put his life on the line with superb challenges. Eoin McHale and Luke O’Reilly were magical in protecting the back four.
Firefly Eamonn Fallon broke up an attack and laser guided a pass to Evan Ivers. Receiving the ball on the half way line, back to goal, with two men to beat, no bother. Evan made it 3-2 with five minutes to play.
Everybody in the world knows, in this situation you should sit deep and try and run out the clock. But these young cavaliers are rewriting the rule book. Luke secured a free kick on the half way line with two minutes to go. The spectators urged him to take his time, no no, he pings a quick pass thirty yards to his own centre back on the edge of their box. Despite a couple of attempts to bring him down, Fionnan Ryan was too strong, too brave and too good as he slotted the ball into the net. Final score 4-2.
Well done to Eric and the lads. Special mention to Man of the Match Fionnan Ryan. His bedroom must be spotless as he tidied up everything today, going round like a Dyson and snuffing out danger after danger after danger. Fabulous.
Thank you to all the supporters, the stand was hopping.