Erris United Football Cub

Iorras Aontaithe put in a very good display on Sunday the 3rd of October to capture the Connaught Gold Cup (League Challenge cup) against Ballina Town, final score, Iorras 3 Ballina 2.

Iorras took the lead on 23 minutes after some good build-up play from Micky Togher and Eamon McAndrew with Jonathan Donahue providing the final pass to Chris Barrett to slot home from close range.

Then on 29 minutes Iorras almost scored their second with Eamon McAndrew and Chris Barrett combining, but the effort was saved by the Ballina Keeper.  On 37 minutes Iorras were awarded a corner, and  Eamon McAndrew’s kick was headed to the back of the net by Captain, Anthony Mills at the far post. It remained 2-0 to Iorras at the break. When play resumed, Iorras continued to push forward and could have scored their third after a fine darting run from Chris Barrett, which had the Ballina rear guard in trouble, his final pass was to Jonathan Donahue, and with the Ballina keep beaten, his effort hit the post. But in the 56th minute Captain, Anthony Mills scored with a cracking shot from 25 yards to make it 3-0. Then on 63 minutes, Ballina were awarded a free just outside the area, and the resulting effort was well hit, passed Shane Nallan in the Iorras goal. Declan O’Connor made it 3-2 with well taken effort in the 77th minute. With the clock ticking down, Iorras introduced Pat Ginnelly for Jonathan Donahue to shore up the defence. When the final whistle blew, the Iorras Manager fell to the ground with delight. This is the first trophy that the Iorras senior squad has won in eight years, the last been the Super league. Captain, Anthony Mills was awarded the Man of the Match for his leadership and efforts. Overall, it was a very good team performance from Erris and well done to everyone evolved.

A cavalcade of over 70 cars made it’s way back to the Barony of Erris to celebrate the memorable occasion. The Team, Club Officers, Committee and Supporters partied hard well into early morning hours starting in Clann Lir.

TEAM-Shane Nallan, Liam Donahue, Brendan Nallan, Neil Geraghty, Sean Gaughan: Anthony Mills (Capt), Pat Barrett, Chris Barrett, Jonathan Donahue: Micky Togher, Eamon McAndrew. SUB USED- Pat Ginnelly for Jonathan Donahue in the 85th minute.