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Latest Update - June 28th
Our gates opened on Wednesday, June 24th, and our adults have been out training. From Saturday 27th June our minors and juveniles can train at our facilities. Please keep mind the following;
1. The indoor buildings remain closed.
2. Please use the outdoor set of toilets
3. Only outdoor facilities can be used
4. Only people that are training are allowed on the pitch.
"GET IN, TRAIN, GET OUT!"
5. Please remember the 3 C's - Avoid Crowds, Avoid Closed Spaces, Avoid Close Contact
Thanks very much for your diligence and patience through this pandemic and tomorrow marks another milestone in our return. Stay safe. An Bhoth Abu!




The following changes to the return to activity guidelines are being made after recommendations made by the Covid-19 Advisory Committee. These changes were subsequently endorsed by the GAA, the Camogie Association and the LGFA.
This week:
Coaching numbers for underage teams to be consistent with Code of Behaviour. Recommendations were made by the Covid-19 Advisory Committee this morning.
From June 29th:
The Advisory Committee is considering the position in relation to other GAA buildings (such as Club bars that are serving food, Gyms, Handball alleys etc). Guidance will be provided in this context before June 29th.New ParagraphNew ParagraphThe GAA has produced a Club Education Webinar which can be accessed https://www.gaa.ie/gaa-now/covid-club-education-webinar/New Paragraph
An Bhoth GAA Club Notes 23/04/2024
Our Blues Competitive Games in the past week
Under 14s
The Under 14 boys had no games in the past week. Round 4 of the Under 14 League competition takes place this weekend. The Scotstown A team play Truagh at home in Round 4 of the Under 14 League Competition Division 1 on Saturday 27th April at 11:00am. The Scotstown B team play Aughnamullen away in Round 4 of the Under 14 League Competition Division 5A on Sunday April 28th at 11:00am. The Scotstown C team play Donaghmoyne at home in Round 4 of the Under 14 League Competition Division 5B on Friday 26th April at 7:30pm.
Under 16s
Hard luck to the Under 16 Scotstown A team in their 6-11 to 3-15 home defeat to Emyvale in an exciting high scoring Round 4 of the Under 16 Division 1B League game on Thursday of last week. They next play Carrickmacross away in Round 5 of the Under 16 Division 1B League on Thursday 25th April at 7:30pm.
Hard luck to our Under 16 boys in their defeat to Magheracloone at home in Round 4 of the Under 16 Division 5A League on Wednesday of last week. They next play Truagh away in Round 6 of the Under 16 Division 5A League on Wednesday 1st May at 7:30pm.
Minors
Our Minor A team played Carrickmacross away in Round 3 of the Minor Division 1 League on Tuesday of last week. Hard luck in their 2-13 to 0-11 defeat. They next play Truagh at home in Round 4 of the Minor Division 1 League this Tuesday 23rd April at 7:15pm.
Our Minor B team played their opening fixture for 2024 against Monaghan Harps away in Round 1 of the Minor Division 5 League on Saturday last. Well done in their 7-7 to 4-7 win. They next play Castleblayney at home in Round 2 of the Minor Division 5 League on Tuesday 30th April at 7:30pm
Senior Men
Our Senior men had no games in the past week. They next play Killanny away in Round 2 of the Senior League this Saturday 27th April at 7:00pm.
Junior Men
Our Junior men had no games in the past week. They next play Aghabog at home in Round 2 of the Junior League on Saturday 27th April at 7:00pm.
Senior Division 1A Reserves
On a warm and pleasant Saturday evening in Páirc Mhuire the Senior reserves played Monaghan Harps in Round 4 of the Reserve League Division 1A. Well done on their 2-15 to 0-6 win. They next play Inniskeen at home in Round 5 of the Reserve League Division 1A on Wednesday 15th May at 8:00pm.
Junior Division 3A Reserves
Our Junior 3A Reserves had no games in the past week. They next play Carrickmacross at home this Wednesday 24th April at 7:30pm in Round 4 of the Reserve League Division 3A.
Junior Division 3B Reserves
Our Junior 3B Reserves had no games in the past week. They next play Killanny away in Round 3 of the Reserve League Football Division 3B on Sunday 28th April at 2:00pm.
Senior Ladies
On a fine Sunday morning last in Aghabog the Scotstown senior ladies continued their senior LGFA Division 1 league campaign with a round 2 away game against Emmet Og. Hard to the ladies in their 4-15 to 3-9 defeat against a strong Emmet Og side, but well done on a good performance and staying within a kick of a ball in touch until 2 late Emmet Og goals right at the end. They next play Emmett Og away this Sunday 28th April at 11:00am in Round 6 of the LGFA Reserve League Division 1.
Under 18 Minor Girls
The LFGA Under 18 girls had no games in the past week. They next play Killanny at home in Round 2 of the LGFA Under 18 Division 1 on Thursday 2nd May at 6:45pm.
Under 16 Girls
The Under 16 girls A team played Castleblayney away in Round 2 of the LGFA Under 16 Division 1 on Monday last. Well done on their 1-10 to 1-6 win. The Under 16 girls A team next play Latton at home in Round 3 of the LGFA Under 16 Division 1 on Monday 6th May at 7:00pm.
The Under 16 girls B team next play Carrickmacross away in Round 2 of the LGFA Under 16 Division 2 on Monday 22nd April at 6:45pm.
Under 14 Girls
The LFGA Under 14 girls had no games in the past week. They next play O’Neill Shamrocks at home in Round 2 of the LGFA Under 14 Division 1 on Monday 29th April at 6:45pm.
Under 12 Girls
The LGFA Under 12 girls season commences this week. The Under 12 girls B team play Clones away in Round 1 of the LGFA Under 12 Round Robin Group 2 North this Thursday 25th April at 6:45pm. The Under 12 girls A team play Killeevan at home in Round 2 of the LGFA Under 12 Round Robin Group 1 North on Wednesday 8th April at 6:45pm (Round 1 is a Bye). We wish the teams and management the very best.
Monaghan Intercounty Senior Football
The Monaghan Senior Football team’s next game will be in late May where they have qualified for the All Ireland Group stages.
LGFA Ulster Senior Ladies Intermediate Championship Semi Final
The Monaghan Ladies next play Tyrone at home in the Ulster Intermediate Championship Semi Final on Sunday 5th May. We wish our players on the panel, Casey Treanor, Megan Boylan, Eabha Sherry, Hannah Sherlock, Celine Nally, Katie McCaffery and Katie Sherlock, and the rest of the team and management the very best in the Championship campaign.
2024 Ulster Minor Football Championship
Well done to the Monaghan Minors in their 1-17 to 1-13 win against Down at home on Saturday last which included a well placed point by Darcy Foy. Monaghan are in Group A with Down, Donegal, Fermanagh & Tyrone and have won 2 out of their 2 games. The minors next play Tyrone away in Ardboe in Round 4 of the Ulster Minor Championship this Saturday 27th April 12:00pm Noon. We wish Darcy Foy, Mark McCaffrey and Cathal McElwain and the rest of the Monaghan team and management the very best.
Under 20 Monaghan Ulster Championship
The Under 20 Monaghan team played Armagh away in the U20 Ulster Championship quarter final on Wednesday of last week. Well done in their 1-15 to 0-13 win. They next play Tyrone away in Healy Park this Wednesday 24th April at 7:30pm. We wish Caolan Foy, James McElwain and Nicholas Sherlock and the rest of the Monaghan team and management the very best.
Under 18 Monaghan Minor Girls – Gold Final of Ulster championship
The Monaghan LGFA Minors play Tyrone at home in the Gold Final of the Ulster Minor LGFA Championship this Saturday 27th April at 1:00pm in Silverbridge. We wish our Blues on the panel Micheala Grew and Shannon Corrigan, and the team and management the very best.
Under 14 Girls Festival of Football
The LGFA U14 Ulster Festival of Football continued last weekend with the finals. The Monaghan U14 girls played Antrim in the Bronze final of the Under 14’s LGFA Ulster Festival of Football in Castleblayney. Hard luck in their 2-13 to 3-4 defeat. But well done to our players on the panel, Nadine Boylan, Serena Boylan and Mia Corrigan, and the rest of the team and management for making the final.
Referee Recruitment
New referees are needed in Co. Monaghan. The number of games played in the county is increasing every year and there is a shortage of active referees. Anyone interested in refereeing at juvenile level should contact any member of the committee. Training and support will be available to any new referees.
Under 6 boys training
Training for the Under 6 boys will commence this Saturday morning 20th April at 9am. This is for anyone born in 2018. Please note a child has to be registered before being able to start training. You can register for 2024 Membership on our Scotstown app (Available on Play store or Apple app). Please go to Menu, select Memberships, Buy Membership and select your appropriate option.
U12 Spring League
The Under 12 Spring League continued last Saturday away to Magheracloone and Aughnamullen for Round 3. Well done to all the teams and coaches. Each week there is a focus on a skill challenge in each game. This not only gives the players a chance to work on the focused skill during a game but also gives the coach something to work on for that week leading up to the game.
Kilmore Hub Official Opening
The Kilmore Hub will be officially opened on Saturday 27th April at 2:00pm. Please come along to Kilmore for the big event!
Our Blues Upcoming Competitive Fixtures for the Week
On Tuesday 23rd April the Scotstown Minor A team play Truagh at home in Round 4 of the Minor Division 1 League at 7:15pm and our Under 16 girls B team play Carrickmacross away in Round 2 of the LGFA Under 16 Division 2 at 6:45pm.
On Wednesday 24th April our Junior 3A Reserves play Carrickmacross at home in the Reserve League Football Division 3A Round 4 game at 7:30pm.
On Thursday 25th April the Under 16 boys play Carrickmacross away in Round 5 of the Under 16 Division 1B League at 7:30pm and our Under 12 girls B team play Clones away in Round 1 of the LGFA Under 12 Round Robin Group 2 North at 6:45pm.
On Friday 26th April our Under 14 Scotstown C team play Donaghmoyne at home in Round 4 of the Under 14 League Competition Division 5B at 7:30pm.
On Saturday 27th April our Senior men play Killanny away in the Senior League Round 2 game at 7:00pm; our Junior men play Aghabog at home in the Junior League Round 2 game at 7:00pm and our Under 14 Scotstown A team play Truagh at home in Round 4 of the Under 14 League Competition Division 1 at 11:00am.
On Sunday 28th April our Junior 3B Reserves play Killanny away in the Reserve League Football Division 3B Round 2 game at 2:00pm, our Senior Ladies play Emmet Og away in Aghabog in the LGFA Reserve League Division 1 Round 6 game at 11:00am, and our Under 14 Scotstown A team play Inniskeen away in Round 3 of the Under 14 League Competition Division 1 at 11:00am.
On Monday 29th April our Under 14 girls play O’Neill Shamrocks at home in Round 2 of the LGFA Under 16 Division 1 at 6:45pm.
On Tuesday 30th April the Scotstown Minor B team play Castleblayney away in Round 2 of the Minor Division 5 League at 7:30pm and our Under 16 girls B team play Carrickmacross away in Round 2 of the LGFA Under 16 Division 2 at 6:45pm.
On Wednesday 1st May our the Under 16 boys B team play Truagh away in Round 6 of the Under 16 Division 5A League at 7:30pm.
On Thursday May 2nd the Under 16 boys play Castleblayney away in Round 1 of the Under 16 Division 1B League at 7:30pm and our Under 18 Minor girls team play Killanny at home in Round 2 of the LGFA Under 18 Division 1 League at 7:00pm.
We wish our Blues and managements all the best in their games.
Scotstown GAA Online Club Lotto – Jackpot €17,800!!
Thanks to everyone involved in our online lotto draw for a €17,600 jackpot on Wednesday 25th April. Please see our Social Media platforms for more details of the results.
In the April 18th draw there was no Jackpot winner. Numbers drawn on the night were 1, 3, 9, 29. There were TWO match 3 winners, Mary Maguire and Dylan Foley who win €50 each. We had 3 Lucky Dip winners, Louise McAleer, Kevin McCormick and Carmel Gargan who win €20 each. Congratulations to all our winners! The Scotstown GAA online Lotto Draw takes place every Wednesday at 8:30pm with last entries at 8pm. The draw is conducted on-line and is fully automated using secure facilities. There are 4 numbers to choose from a range of 1 to 31. Match the 4 numbers to win the Jackpot of €17,800. If no jackpot winner €200 is rolled over to the following week. Also if there is no jackpot winner there will be lucky dips. Next draw is Wednesday May 1st at 8:30pm.
Ciste Draw
The April Ciste draw will take place this Sunday night, April 28th at 10:00pm, in the Social Club. You can purchase your Ciste tickets in our local shops. There are tickets, envelopes and collection boxes in each of these shops; McMahon Centra, Scotstown; XL Ballinode & Killylough, and McAloon’s Knockatallon. You can also purchase your Ciste tickets using the Scotstown Clubforce website and clicking on ‘buy event tickets’ link. First prize €1,000 and 5 prizes of €100 must be won. In total €18,000 in prize money is won every year!
Scotstown GAA Newsletter
We are delighted to announce the launch of our inaugural edition of the Scotstown GAA Newsletter! Please see our social media platforms to access the online April 2024 edition. This will cover football and community news, events and fixtures, club initiatives and fundraising and much much more! Thanks to Darragh Stirrat for producing the Newsletter.
Scotstown GAA Whatsapp Channel
We are delighted to announce the launch of our new Whatsapp Channel, Scotstown GAA. This service is open to everyone and provides information on fixtures and events and crucial news and updates straight to your phone!. Please see the link on Social media and follow us! Or use this address -
https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaXnmLEBFLgUlrDsmm30
Please note that this differs from Whatsapp groups, in particular with privacy for users. As a follower, WhatsApp channel admin or all the channel followers cannot see other followers or their details. They can only see the total number of followers. Also there is no reply function.
Thanks to Darragh Stirrat for setting up the Scotstown GAA Whatsapp Channel.
Review of Gaelic Football 2024/2025
The GAA Football Review Committee are seeking your views and ask that you complete the survey linked;
https://www.gaa.ie/article/football-review-committee-202425
Rationale
This Football Review emanates from the Strategic Plan Aontas 2026 in its vision statement ‘to be a sustainable community-based and volunteer led association where as many as possible, participate in Gaelic games and culture, for as long as possible’.
The Key Focus Area within the Plan is ‘Providing the best possible games experience for players and spectators’ (1 Games)
The Vision Description is ‘Gaelic Games will be the most enjoyable amateur games in the world to play and watch.
Live Music on May 4th
On Bank Holiday Saturday, May 4th, G Mac is playing live music in the Scotstown GAA Social Club from 9:00pm. Join us for a night of fun and top class music!
Club Shop
The Club Shop is next open on Friday 3rd May from 7pm to 8pm.
Social Club open
The Social Club is open this Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9pm. Bar Rota: Stephen McKenna and Pauric Connolly.
Clothing collection in the Complex on May 3rd weekend
There is a Clothing collection on the May Bank holiday weekend organised with thanks by the Scotstown GAA Ladies. A new year calls for a good clear and out with the old! We will be hosting a clothing collecting on Friday May 3rd and Saturday May 4th, a perfect way to get rid of those clothing items that you've been staring at for years! We will have two collection slots: Friday, 3rd May: 6pm - 8pm; Saturday, May 4th: 10 am - 12pm. Clothing items can be dropped at the Complex during these times.
Interested in Volunteering?
Anyone interested in helping out in one of our many new committees, we are looking for volunteers. Please contact Cyril at 0879628521.
Our Condolences
It with great sadness that our club learned of the passing of Mary McKenna. We would like to convey our deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the family of Mary and our thoughts and prayers are with her daughters Aine (Trevor), Elaine (Damien), her son Frank (Bernie); grandchildren Amy, Jimmy, Lily and Emily; sisters and brothers, Dympna, Sadie, Evelyn, Patsy, Seamus, Sean and Eugene; and her extended family and friends. May Mary’s gentle soul Rest In Peace. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.
Health and Wellbeing
Scotstown GAA continues this year with its Healthy Club project which aims to help GAA clubs explore how they support the holistic health of their members and the communities they serve.
During the winter months we renewed the Make a Ceili initiative which was launched before Christmas. Earlier in January / February saw the start of the Operation Transformation walk, the Scotstown Ladies hosted a Women’s Health talk, a drugs and Alcohol awareness workshop with our coaches, and we had several card nights throughout the winter.
GAA For All Training
Scotstown GAA Health and Wellbeing are returning with the GAA for All initiative this year. This is football training specifically aimed at children with Additional Needs. GAA for All 2024 kicked off for a 6 week block on Saturday 13th April at St. Mellan’s GAA Park in Truagh. Please contact Geraldine on 0874269650 for further information. This is part of our Healthy Club initiative. Many thanks to Truagh Gaels for hosting the training sessions.
Scór agus Cultúr
Tá an Ciorcal Gaeilge sa Spórtlann gach Oíche Mháirt ó 8 go 9pm! Fáilte roimh gach duine.