Truagh Notes

Congratulations: to our U-14 football team and the U-16 hurling team who both lifted silverware in the last week.

AI Final: The bar will be open this Sunday showing the Kerry v Dublin match on the big screen. All welcome.

Seniors: Our next game is at home to Latton this Saturday 17^th September at 5pm.

Reserve Div. 1 (B’s): We defeated Scotstown last Saturday in St. Mellans, 2-12 to 2-8, to reach the league semi-finals. After playing with a strong breeze, we led by only a point at half time, 1-6 to 2-2. A much improved second half performance clinched the semi-final place finishing the game the stronger team by 4 points. Our team and scorers were: Ian Treanor; John McCarron, Paddy McKenna, Darren Todd; Justin Halligan (1-0), Eoghan Kelly, Michael McCrudden; Pauric Treanor, Kieran Feely; Paul Donaghue (0-1), Gary Meehan (0-2, 1f), Kevin Treanor; Daniel Finnegan (0-3), Christopher McKenna (1-5, 1f), Martin Owens (0-1). Subs Used: Dermot McKenna for Ian Treanor (21mins), Niall Treanor for Michael McCrudden (HT), Damian McCarron for Niall Treanor (38mins) & Ciaran McCarron for Martin Owens (57mins). The semi-finals of this will be held in October.

Reserve Div. 3 (C’s): We had to concede the last game of our league campaign last week due to a shortfall in numbers.

Minors: We lost to Clontibret in the minor league semi-final last week 0-9 to 1-9. Hopefully we can reverse the result in our next game which will be the minor championship decider on 9^th October.

Lotto Jackpot now €2,200: There was no winner of last week’s jackpot. The numbers were: 9, 12, 22, 24. There were 3 match 3 winners each winning €70: K McElroy c/o Mick Brady, Ann McKenna-Corryabeg (Yearly Ticket) & Bernie Treanor (YT). Next week’s jackpot is €2,200. Check team: Ursula’s team.

Strictly Come Dancing: The official launch night will take place this Friday 16^th September in St. Mellans.  14 couples will be paired up for the big event in October. Fundraising for the contestants is already underway, so support your dancers. Everyone welcome to come along to an expected good night out.

Strictly Come Dancing Fundraisers: The Big Breakfast: Pre-match breakfast in St Mellans on Sunday the 18th of September. In aid of Barney the Dancer from 11.30am until 2.00pm. Adult breakfast €8.00 and a Child’s breakfast €4.00. Everyone is welcome to come along. 12km Fun Cycle on Sunday 2^Nd October leaving and returning at St. Mellans in aid of dancing Raymond (who made the shortlist!). A fashion show is being held in St. Mellans on Friday 23^rd September by the dancing Valerie Moen. Also 5-aside football starting soon. Get your teams together, details to follow.

O-35 Tournament: Our 0-35 tournament cup final took place last Saturday. Eglish beat Clontibret 0-17 to 1-9.

Club Shop: The club shop will is now open each Tuesday between 6.30pm-7.30pm and every Thursday and Friday evening between 7-8pm.

U-6s: Coaching for 4, 5 & 6 year old boys and girls switches to Thursday evenings along with the U-8s between 7-8pm. All welcome.

U-8s: are taking part in our last co go games blitz in Clones this Saturday 17^th September. It starts at 9.30am, bus leaves St. Mellans at 8.45am.

U-10s: took part in the our co go games blitz in Cloghan last Saturday. Well done to all involved. Thanks to Mathew Flood and Darren Sherlock for travelling to referee.

U-11s: are taking part in the BC blitz in Emyvale this Saturday 17th September. Check with management for times.

U-12s: DVD of U12 final is now available to buy at €15. Contact Kieran McGinn on 0862117933 to reserve your copy.

U-14s: Congratulations to our U-14 team who defeated Magheracloone in Cremartin last Saturday, 7-7 to 3-10, to capture the division 2 shield trophy. We got off to a great start with a point from G Treanor after only 15 seconds. Things got even better with some great play from Daniel Treanor and Garry McCaffery resulting in a goal from team captain Mathew Flood. A further two points were added by Flood and a ‘45 from McCaffery. The second quarter was played at a great pace as Magheracloone tried to get a grip on the game. But it was the Truagh defence who had other ideas with some fine saves by stand-in goalkeeper Oran McGee insuring we would not surrender the lead easily. Another goal from Gary Treanor and points from Flood had Magheracloone rocking. A number of changes were made at half time and goals by sub Eamon Connolly and man of the match, Mathew Flood, along with some rearguard defending by Shane Treanor and Ryan Mohan left an uphill struggle for Magheracloone going into the final quarter. Within minutes of being introduced, sub Francis Sherry had the ball in the net. Further goals from Sherry and Flood meant that victory was within reach. An all round team performance saw the boys win this shield final. Our team was: Oran McGee; Gary McKenna, Shane Woods; Gary McCaffrey, Shane Treanor, Niall Myles; Daniel Treanor, Gary Treanor; Pearse McKenna, James McKenna, Eric McMeel; Mathew Flood, Jamie Sherlocl. Subs: Dermot Boyle, Oran McGee, Francis Sherry, Ciaran Rafferty, Ryan Mohan, Aaron Mohan, Jamie McQuillan, Thomas O’Brien, Eamon Connolly.

U-16s: We were due to play Monaghan Harps in the semi final of the championship last Tuesday night. Result next week.
Ladies Football:

U-12’s: We were beaten By Carrickmacross in the final of this competition. Hard luck to all involved.

U-13’s: Barney Treanor memorial blitz will take place on Saturday 24th Sept. It is an 11-aside competition and will commence at 11am. Call Aoibhinn on 0867352729 to secure your teams entry.

U-14’s: Training continues as per management. U-14 Championship is to get underway shortly.

Minors: We had a very convincing win over Scotstown on Saturday last, 4-12 to 2-7.

Senior A’s:Training continues as per management.

Senior B’s: Training continues as per management.

Reserves: Semi Final coming up in this competition. Date to be confirmed.

Good Luck: To Maggie, Natasha, Caoimhe, Eileen and the Monaghan Senior Ladies who are in the All Ireland Final v Cork on Sunday 25th September in Croke Park. We hope that they are successful in their attempt to become All-Ireland winners and we ask that as many as possible can make the journey to support the girls.

Bus to All-Ireland Final: On Sunday 25th September we have four girls representing our club & county in the senior ladies All-Ireland Final in Croke Park. This is an exquisite achievement and we encourage all club members etc to make the trip to Croke Park and support the girls in their quest for All-Ireland glory. Anyone interested in travelling on a bus departing from St.Mellans please contact Eilis Treanor (Crush) on 0863919675. N.B Parents please note all children U-16’s must be accompanied by an adult.

A decade of sport 2000-2010: On Saturday night last we launched a book composed by our very own Margaret Treanor. Inside this you will find match reports, team line outs, pictures and all the momentous moments over the last 10 years. This is available from any of our committee members at €10.

Hurling:

U-16: Congratulations to our under 16s team who defeated Cootehill in the league final, 3-9 to 3-5. Played in Monaghan, we raced ahead at the start scoring 2-4 before Cootehill registered their first score. Though conceding 2 goals late on in the 1^st half, we were still ahead 3-6 to 2-1 at half time. With both teams now settled they continued to exchange points in the 2nd half. Cootehill, being a very determined side,  threw all at us in the dying minutes, but with level heads on young shoulders our lads managed to hold on and claim the cup. Final score 3-9 to 3-5. Our team and scorers were: Chris McAnaley; Pearse McKenna, Noel Flood; Caolain MacClave, Conor Treanor, Johnny McKenna; Conor Boyle (2-5, 3f), Cathal MacAnespie (0-1); Dylan Magee, Adam Treanor (1-2), Niall Rooney; Darren Sherlock, Mathew Flood (0-1). Subs Used: Aaron Murphy for Caoilain McClave. Unused Subs: Darren Doherty, Damion Hughes, Emmet O’Neill, Conor McCooey, Chris Hughes, Luke Murphy, Aaron Murray, Ryan McAnespie, Emmet Campbell, Gary McCaffrey & Enda Callery. Cathal MacAnespie received the cup as team captain. Well done to all. Next up is the Under 16 championship on Monday 19th in Cloghan at 8.00 against Carrickmacross.

Seniors: We have reached the League semi final against Inniskeen. It is to be held on Saturday 24^th September at 5pm.

Under 12s,10s and 8s: Training on Wednesdays at 6.30. All welcome.

Under 16s

Handball:

Presentation Night. Our presentation night is on Saturday the 8th of October at 9pm. We ask all players young and old to come along.

A.G.M. : Our AGM is fixed for next Tuesday the 20th of September at 8pm. We ask as many people, male and female, to come along as we are a small committee and as much help as possible is appreciated.

Finals: The outstanding Doubles finals are now fixed for Thursday the 29th of September: Div 2 @ 8pm Patrick McKenna & Brian Mckenna v Declan McKenna & Richard O’Reilly. Div 1 @ 9pm Padraig McKenna & Kevin Treanor v Conor McGinnity & Darren O’Reilly. These games were moved from Friday the 30^th, but due to unforseen circumstances dates have been changed.