Erris United Football Cub

The Club had its traditional fundraising stand on Heritage Day on the 18th August and, again, like previous years, the club was well supported from everyone.

 

 

The result of the, guess the weight of the cake competition, was jointly won by Coner Hurst Copsey, Belmullet and Michael Dixon, Morahan. The Club thanks all the Sponsors of prizes for the “pop-A-Balloon” event, An Builin Blasta, Sháinte, McDonnell’s Bar, Michael John Nallan, Langan’s Garden Centre, Chameleon, Gateway Leisure, Geraghty’s   and Lennon’s Quarries and Jack’s Ice Cream for the Duck race.

 

 

Thank to all the Club members for their help.

 

 

 

 

 

Iorras Aontaithe (B) grabbed all three points in a trilling encounter at home to local rivals, Bangor Hib’s in Premier (B) on Thursday evening the 18th: final score, Iorras (B) 4 Bangor 3.

At half time the home side were two goals up, thanks to  Gareth O’Malley and Captain Vinnie McGrath.

Vinnie McGrath, inspiring performance from the Captain fantastic.

But Bangor made a number of changes at half time, with the result, they were back level ten minutes into the half. Then Iorras (B) were back in front again on 62 minutes after some good build-up play from the inspiring, Vinnie McGrath and the veteran, Gareth O’Malley, with Tom McAndrew scoring with a great effort, to make it 3-2. Then, that great man himself, Eric O’Reilly entered the fray and on 82 minutes scored with a delightful header from a Gareth O’Malley cross. Bangor scored again just before full time, plus they clipped the cross bar, but by then the home side had done enough to secure all three points.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The annual Club fund-raiser, the Duck race, was held on Tuesday evening the 16th August (Not Wednesday) and, again a large crowd watched the event.

The Club would like to thank everyone for their continuing support in all its fund-raising efforts. Thanks to all who assisted in staging the event.

The Club will have a stand on heritage day (Thursday 18th), drop by and say hello and show support. Thank you.

 

 

 

The result– 1st duck home was Aoife & Grainne Kilker, Glencastle. 2nd duck home was Gerry Reilly, Morahan. 3rd duck home was Mark Donoghue, Tallagh Road.  4th duck home was Kathleen Keenaghan, Inver. The last duck home was Kathleen Mulroy, Morahan.

 

 

 

 

Iorras Aontaithe U16 recorded a 5-1 win over Ballina Town in the League at Carne Nash Park on Monday evening the 8th August with goals from Gary Boylan (1). Ryan Ruddy (2). Michael Mulroy (1) and Owen Healy (1). Manager, Eric O’Reilly was very happy with how the side preformed, well done everyone.

The risk of bullying and harassment by adults or children should be anticipated by taking active steps to prevent it occurring. A prompt and decisive response should be made to any indications that it is taking place.

WHAT IS BULLYING?

Bullying is repeated aggression be it verbal, psychological or physical, which is conducted by an individual or group against others. It is behaviour, which is intentionally aggravating and intimidating and occurs mainly among children in social environments such as schools, sports clubs and other organisations working with children. It includes behaviour such as teasing, taunting, threatening, hitting or extortion by one or more children against a victim. It is the responsibility of participants to deal with bullying that may take place in the Club/Organisation. Each Club/Organisation should have a clear policy on bullying which is known to members and implemented by Coaches/Managers/Committee. Incidents of bullying should be dealt with immediately and not tolerated under any circumstances.

Many Children are reluctant to tell adults that they are being bullied. Older children are even more reluctant. this underlines the need for constant vigilance and encouragement to report bullying.

The Erris United/Iorras Aontaithe, Child/Youth protection Officer is Mary Teresa Barrett call her on 087-9697774

Iorras Aontaithe (B) had to settle for a share of the points away to Ballyglass in Premier (B) on Sunday 7th of August, Diarmuid Healy scored for Erris, final score, Ballyglass 1 Iorras (B) 1

Iorras Aontaithe were a team of two half’s in their home tie against Ballinrobe Town on Saturday evening the 6th August in the Super League, final score, Iorras 4 Ballinrobe 3.

Erris United, good second half. (Missing from Team shot is David Reilly, who was powdering his noise )

The visitors, Ballinrobe Town, who are now relegated after this result, came to Carne Nash Park with a large panel. They had Iorras on the back foot for all of the first half and on 36th minutes  Enda Reilly slotted home their opening goal from a free on the edge of the area.

The Iorras back four where finding things difficult with Ritchie Dalton and J.P. O’Gorman coming close. Brendan Nallan and Mark Gilbert came close for Erris on 23 and 26 minutes but the visitors  were 1 up at the break. But two minutes into the second half Ritchie Dalton pounced on a goal keeping error to make it 2-0 to Ballinrobe. Jonathan Donahue started the Iorras come back two minutes when he pulled one back for Erris after some good build-up play and a Micky Togher pass.

Then six minutes later Mark Gilbert equalised for Iorras with a brave effort with, again Micky Togher the provider. Jonathan Donahue was, again on the mark, to give Iorras the lead with a good finish two minute later with, again, Micky Togher at the heart of the build-up.

 

 

The visitors were gifted the equaliser 84 minutes from og, and  with the clock ticking down, substitute, Eric O’Reilly scored with a quick turn of foot in the area, after the first effort from Brendan Nallan had clipped the cross bar,  to rescue all three points for Iorras.

 

 

During the second half both sides had players red carded with, even the advertising hoarding feeling the brunt of the visitors frustration when a Ballinrobe player lashed out resulting in it been damaged. Iorras Aontaithe are away to table toppers, Castlebar Celtic in the their next league out on the 28th of August. But in the mean time, Erris have the FCS Cup final to look forward to against Westport United in Milebush on Saturday 21st August.

 

 

 

TEAM- Enda Conroy, Sean Gaughan, Neil Geraghty, David Reilly, Michael Meenaghan: Brendan Nallan, Anthony Padden, Micky Togher, Anthony Mills: Mark Gilbert, Jonathan Donoghue. SUBS- Liam Donoghue, Ivan Barrett, Eric O’Reilly. ( All in the second half)

 

 

 

 

 

There was certainly lots of football and fun at the annual Sean Davis Soccer Academy all this week at the Club ground. Over 50 Children enjoyed a wonderful few days.

The Astro Turf is now available to rent and to book a time slot and to find out relevant information call Eric on 087-6300830. The five-a-side Astro Turf is a first class facility and will prove very popular, especially with the winter months fast approaching, so book early.