The Scór season opened on Saturday and what an afternoon was had in the Clontibret Community Centre with Scórna bPáistí before a large and enthusiastic audience. Children from 12 clubs all across the county treated the
audience to a fantastic evening of music, song and dance. There were 52 acts throughout the afternoon a great achievement for all in the County as not all Counties hold Scór na bPáistí .
Comhghairdeas to Stephan Mc Mahon from Druim Shamhain who was a very capable Fear an Tí for the afternoon. He kept the evening moving and was a delight to work with behind the scenes . There was great help backstage who kept the afternoon running very smoothly the afternoon. Katie Boyle from Achadh Bog sang Amhrán na bhFiann.
The audience were exposed a host of dances, songs. recitations and tunes from the children around the County. The Tráth na gCeist was quite a highlight of the evening with 14 teams who battled through the questions.
Mile Buiochas to Dessie Moen Cluain Tiobrad who made a guest appearance on the night to present trophies to the winners.
Well done to all the children involved on the night – they were all exceptional and credit to their
families and clubs. Special thanks go to the parents and mentors who prepared the children for this event. The overall standard was very high and the adjudicators had a very difficult task in their deliberations. Yes there have to be winners but on behalf of the Coiste comhghairdeas to all the children who participated on the night.
The results were as follows;
Rince Foirne 1st Scairbh na gCaorach 2nd Cluain Eois 3rd Cláirseacha Mhuineacháin
Amhránaíocht Aonair 1st Bridie Smith Seán Mac Diarmada 2nd Aoibhinn Ní Chraoibín Cláirseacha Mhuineacháin (Cailiní) 3rd Stephen Cusack Achadh Bog
Rince Seit 1st Druim Shamhain
Bailead Ghrúpa 1st Cláirsigh Mhuineacháin (Cailiní) 2nd Achadh Bog 3rd Inis Caoin
Aithriseoireacht 1st Aoife Murphy Scairbh na gCaorach 2nd Laura Quigley Inis Caoin 3rd Ameila Flood Gaeil Triúcha
Ceol Uirlise 1st Carraig Mhachaire Rois 2nd Cláirseacha Mhuineacháin 3rd Inis Caoin & Scairbh na gCaorach
Tráth na gCeist 1st Achadh Bog 2nd Cluain Tiobrad 3rd Cláirseacha Mhuineacháin & Cluain Tiobraid
Photos of the night can be viewed at https://flic.kr/s/aHsm4QQ1Ch
Another reminder that The Acorn Life sponsored Scór na nÓg Competition (Under 17) County Final will be held in Threemilehouse on Saturday November 25th at 7pm. Competitions in Rince Foirne, Rince Seit, Solo Singing, Ballad Singing, Recitation, Group
Music and Drama .
Please email entries immediately to irishculturalofficer.monaghan@gaa.ie. Please state name of competitor, title of song/recitation etc and name of GAA/LGFA club and numbers.
Tráth na gCeist
The Monaghan Scór na nÓg (under 17) and Scór Sinsir quiz will take on a separate night from the other Scór competition. Please can all clubs make that special effort and register your clubs interest in taking part in Tráth na gCeist by email to irishculturalofficer.monaghan@gaa.ie
By Majella Boyd
Tue 24th Oct
