Seniors: The Senior League starts on Saturday, March 30th with a home fixture against Clontibret at 5pm in Páirc Mhuire.
Reserves: The Reserves began the season with an away fixture at Monaghan Harps in RFL Division 1A last Sunday. The home side got the opening two scores in the seventh minute, but Scotstown replied a minute later with a goal from Daniel McNally after good work in the build-up by David McCague. James Hamill broke from midfield to extend the lead with a well taken point, while Moyna and Sherlock registered further scores in between scores for the Harps. Conor Caulfield got off the mark with a converted free, and McNally added two more points before half-time. The goal was all that separated the sides at the break, 1-6 to 0-6. Monaghan Harps began the second half with a point from a 45 metre kick in the opening minute, and then took the lead when David Loughran hit a left-footed shot to the net. McCague hit an equalising point for the Blues before both sides swapped a point each. The last quarter of the game did not yield any further scores, with both sides guilty of missing scoring opportunities as the clock ticked on. The game ended level at 1-8 apiece. The Scotstown team and scorers were: Conor Forde; Ross McKenna, Padraig Keenan, Adrian Carbin; Shane Rice, Damien McArdle, David Caulfield; James Hamill (0-1), David McCague (captain) (0-1); Tommy Moyna (0-2), Brian McGinnity, Paul Sherlock (0-1); Sean Mohan, Conor Caulfield (0-1), Daniel McNally (1-2). Substitutes used: Dermot McCrudden, Elliot Maguire, Ciaran Treanor, Mark McKenna. The reserves are in action again this Sunday afternoon in a home league fixture against Clontibret at 2pm.
NFL: Monaghan had a comfortable win against Sligo on Sunday in Clones. Kieran Hughes and Rory Beggan were both starters and contributed scores, but Darren Hughes missed the game through illness. Monaghan are in action again on Saturday night away to Fermanagh. Throw-in time at Brewster Park is 7pm.
Scotstown GAA draw: The club have begun development at the Kilmore East training grounds, with the construction of a track around the perimeter now under way. An all-weather playing surface, redevelopment of dressing rooms, upgrading of floodlights and perimeter fencing are also planned. A major fundraising draw will be the main source of the income required to match the funding already secured through grants. The first prize in the draw is a top of the range Seat Ibiza car, with the second prize a luxury cruise. There are cash prizes of €1000, and two of €500 and the sixth prize in the draw will be for a pair of 2013 All-Ireland Football Final tickets. Tickets for the draw are available online and from committee members priced at €20 each, or three for €50. The draw itself will take place in August.
Presentations: Thanks to everyone who attended and helped out at the presentations over the weekend.
Congratulations: Comhghairdeas to our Tráth na gCeist team, who progressed from the Ulster Scór Sinsir semi-finals held in Threemilehouse on Saturday last. They now go to the Ulster finals in Derry on April 6th.
Easter Camps: Our Kilmore training grounds have been chosen to host one of the Easter Camps along with Ballybay and Clones. The camps take place on April 2nd, 3rd and 4th from 10:30am to 2:30pm each day. They are for boys and girls aged 5-12 years old, and will feature Gaelic football, hurling and camogie. The fee is €40 for the first child, and €35 for additional children from the same family. Mouthguards will be mandatory at the camps. Contact Paul O’Connor on 086-8374827 or email developmentmanager.monaghan@gaa.ie for more details.
Shave or Dye: The club are running a “Shave or Dye” event in the Social Club on Saturday March 16th, with a number of well-known local personalities taking up the challenge. Proceeds in aid of the Irish Cancer Society.
Club Membership: Club membership fees for 2013 can now be paid to Frankie McCarey, Cormac Sherry or Matt McCrudden. The fee is €30 for adults, and €10 for juveniles. Corporate membership is available for €150 which also includes Ciste subscription for the year, and entry to all home games for the season.
Ladies Training: Senior, Minor and Under 16 training continues every Tuesday at 7pm in the Complex. Full attendance is expected.
Ladies Club Registration Night: A registration night will take place for all players next Monday in Scotstown Complex at 8pm. The fees are: €30 for under 18s and €50 for over 18s. Parents can pay in instalments if they wish. Please come along to the registration early.
Presentation Night: Our U16 players where presented with their winners medals for the U16 league on Saturday night last. Congratulations to joint players of the year Laura Brady and Casey Treanor, and to Sinead McKenna who received most improved player of the year award.
U12 Presentation: The Under 12 team were presented with their runner up medals on Sunday last for the Under 12 League – a big thank you to all those who attended.
Condolences: Sympathy is extended to the friends and family of the recently deceased who include life-long Scotstown GAA supporter Frank McElmeel of Golan. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
By michael Tue 5th Mar
