Scotstown Notes

Credit Union League: In a good entertaining game our seniors suffered their 3^rd league defeat at home to Blayney on Sunday last. The game was evenly contested, while the lead had been exchanged on a few occasions, as too, both sides were on level terms at different stages, however, Scotstown did carry the advantage going into the break by 7pts to 6. We extended our lead on 3mins of 2^nd half but Blayney’s reply was instant and soon they had the upper hand leading by 9pts to 8 on 39mins. Shane Carey free level things quickly & James Turley effort put them in front, as the game was coming to a close the sides were level at 12pts each with 6mins remaining but Blayney finished the game with 3 unanswered points to secure the win. Team: Cian Mohan; Padraig Keenan, Peter O Hara, Mark Duffy, Damien McArdle (0-1), William Carroll, Barry McMeel, David Mc Cague, Francis Caulfield, Orin Heaphey (0-1), Conor McCarthy (0-4), Brian McGinnity, James Turley (0-2), Shane Carey (0-4), Paul Grant. Subs: Paul Sherlock, Ciaran Treanor, Eddie Beggan. Next Match is against Truagh due to be played on Friday 25^th July at home.

Platinum Tanks Reserve DIV 1A: Our B team will be at home to Monaghan Harps on Saturday 19^th July at 7pm. There match with Truagh was cancelled on Wednesday.

Eurotech Junior League: Our third team went down to another defeat away to  Aughnamullen on Sunday last. We stayed in touch with the home side for most of the first half, trailing 10pts to 6. In the second half it was the home side’s dominance that resulted in a convincing win for them. Team: Cian Mohan, Jack McDevitt, Matthew McCague, Adrian Carbin, Emmett McCrudden, Shane Rice (0-2), Declan Traynor, Michael McCarville, James Hamill, Myles Treanor, Gerard McCrudden, David Caulfield, Conor Caulfield (0-1), Donnacha Dolan, Sean Mohan (0-6)

Universal Graphic Junior Championship: Rd 2B of the Championship between Toome and our 3^rd team will be on Sunday 27^th July.

McElvaney Recycling U21 League: Our U21s will play their first competitive game on Friday (Tomorrow) at home to Monaghan Harps at 8pm. Last week’s game was cancelled, Emyvale conceded the match with Scotstown getting the two points.

O’ Duffy Cup: The final of the O Duffy Cup is fixed for Saturday 2^nd August between Scotstown and Blayney in Tyholland.

Minor Championship: On Tuesday 22^nd July our minors will be away to Truagh in the Championship at 7.30pm

Minor League: Our Minors had a good 1-15 to 1-8 win at home to Killanny on Tuesday week last. Francis Maguire goal on 11mins put them in front by 1-2 to 3 and they continued to dominate the first half were Ciaran Treanor, Shane McMahaon, Rory McCarthy, Jack Turley and Francis registered the scores as the half came to an end on score of 1-8 to 3. Scotstown hit over the opening two scores of the 2^nd half through Jamie Mc Carey & Jack Turley. When Killanny hit 1-2 by 31^st minute, Scotstown responded well and further points through Jamie Mc Carey, Brendan Boylan, & Jack Turley set them up with a good win. Next league match will be away to Carrick on Tuesday 29^th July. Team: Fintan Sherlock, John Caulfield, Killian Murphy, Caolan McKenna, Rory McCarthy (0-1), Caolan McElwaine, Tiernan McGonnell, Brendan Boylan (0-1), Jack Turley (0-3) , Shane McMahon (0-1), James Sherry, Ciaran Treanor (0-3), Conor McKenna, Jamie McCarey (0-4), Francis Maguire (1-2). Subs: Kevin Treanor, Lorcan Murray, Kieran Mc Guirk, Conor Bogue, James Corley

U16s: Our 1^st team will be at home to Corduff this Thursday evening at 7.30pm. Our 2^nd team is away to Clones at 6.45pm

Under 12: Our 2^nd team is away to Emyvale on Sat 19^th July at 12noon. Our 1^st team has a bye in their DIV 1B league

U8s: Training continues every Saturday at 10am for all U8s Boys & Girls in the main playing pitch.

U10s: Our U10s have a challenge game in Kilmore this evening (Thursday) at 6.30pm and on Saturday 19^th July they will be taking part in a tournament in Truagh.

GAA Cúl Camp: Dates to enter into your diary, The GAA Cúl camp will be on in the Kilmore grounds between 21^st– 25^thJuly. For further details you can contact our own coaching officer, David McCague, Mobile 087 6202242

Ned Run: The Ned Run will take place on the weekend of August 9^th. More details later

Bar Rota: Week beginning 21^st July – 27^th July, the Bar Rota team on duty will be Sean McKenna & Kevin Boylan

Ulster Final: Good luck to Malachy O’ Rourke, Management selectors and the Monaghan County team who take on Donegal on Sunday in Clones and in particular to Rory Beggan, Darren & Kieran Hughes, Shane Carey & Conor McCarthy our Club Representatives on the panel. Best of Luck Lads.