The GAA has produced a Club Education site which can be accessed here and is regularly updated with the latest updates, e-learnings and webinars for all members of our community.

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
Bernie Sherry, Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.
It was with the deepest of sadness that we learnt of the passing of our gentle friend Bernie Sherry who passed on to her eternal rest last week. Bernie fought a tremendous battle against her illness, with a constant positive cheery outlook while continuing to help those in our community and beyond with kindness and compassion. Bernie was a great health and wellbeing officer of our club, an immense community servant, a long time supporter and volunteer of Scotstown GAA, and an outstanding ambassador through many initiatives and responsibilities Bernie diligently dedicated to our club and community. This included the exceptional Make Your Céilí work over the last eight years to tackle loneliness in our community along with proactive accomplishments during the Covid Pandemic to help alleviate hardships among the vulnerable in our community, among many more initiatives, programmes and activities. No doubt this exemplary work has helped save several lives and raised the wellbeing of many local people, as well as inspiring a multitude of others beyond our parish to help those in need in their communities through sports clubs.
Bernie was also an integral part of our Scór teams which saw several successful competition achievements. Before moving to Scotstown, Bernie played football for our neighbours Truagh Gaels where she was also a treasurer. Scotstown GAA want to send our heartfelt sympathy and sincerest condolences to the Sherry and Crush/Treanor families, during this very sad and bereaved time, to her husband, Pauric; her son, John; her daughter, Hannah; her brothers Frank, Raymond (Patricia), and Bob (Majella); her sisters Mary (Paddy) and Teresa (Damian); as well as her nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family and wide circle of friends. May Bernie's Gentle Soul Rest In Peace. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.
Congratulations to the Division 3B Reserves in league Cup win
A massive congratulations to our Division 3B reserves team and management in their League Cup win on Friday of last week in the final of the Reserve League Division 3 against Truagh in Emyvale. Both teams started strongly and Truagh scored their opening point within the first minute. Scotstown immediately responded with an excellent point by the Joint Captain Tiarnan McGonnell. With 5 minutes gone Scotstown had opened up a 3 point advantage with well placed points by Fergal Sherlock, Declan Treanor and Ben Sherlock, before Truagh scored a point shortly afterwards making the scoreline Scotstown 0-4 Truagh 0-2. Scotstown responded positively again and by 20 minutes had opened up a comfortable 6 point advantage with fine scores by Adam Monahan (2), Aaron McQuaid, and Ben Sherlock with a score of 0-8 to 0-2. Scotstown increased their lead further with 2 more fine points before half time (Adam Monahan and Fergal Sherlock) making the half time score Scotstown 0-10 Truagh 0-2. In the second half Scotstown sustained their comfortable advantage and despite adding just 3 points to their tally after 20 minutes of the second half (Adam Monaghan, Aaron McQuaid and Shane McMahon), defended well against Truagh pressure, with a scoreline of 0-13 to 0-5. Scotstown secured the Reserve league cup trophy with 4 more well placed points (Jamie Maguire (2), Ryan Caulfield and Shane McMahon) making the final score 0-17 to 0-5. Well done and congratulations to the team and management on a brilliant win, performance and Division 3B Reserve League cup success. Hard luck and commiserations to Truagh. Thanks to Emyvale for hosting.
Scorers: Adam Monahan (4), Fergal Sherlock (2), Ben Sherlock (2), Aaron McQuaid (2), Shane McMahon (2), Jamie Maguire (2), Declan Treanor, Tiarnan McGonnell & Ryan Caulfield (1 each)
Team: Jamie Maguire; Oisin Murray; Aaron Murray; Tristan Moyna; Patrick Connolly; Aaron Boylan (J. Capt); Caolium Mullen; Declan Treanor; Reuben Sheridan; Ben Sherlock; Shane Maguire; Adrian Carbin; Tiarnan Mc Gonnell (J. Capt); Aaron Mc Quaid; Adam Monaghan; Domhnall Moyna; Aaron Mc Carey; Ciaran Mc Quaid; Daniel Roddy; Darragh Mc Dwyer; Darren Treanor; Fergal Sherlock; Francis Caulfield; Glen Treanor; Jason Boylan; Kevin Mc Meel; Mark Maguire; Nessan Mc Crudden; Ryan Caulfield; Shane Mc Mahon; Peter Hamill; Conor Blacklock; Paul Maguire; Shea Beagan; Cillian Sherry; Cathal Caulfield; Bobby Boylan
Management: Shane Maguire, Sean Mc Govern, Kevin Mc Kenna, Declan Treanor, Adrian Carbin, Cillian Sherry
Congratulations to the Under 16 girls in U16 Division 1 County Championship win
A huge congratulations to the Under 16 girls A team and management in the LGFA U16 Division 1 County Championship final win on Saturday last against Magheracloone in Drumhowan. The first half was tense and Magheracloone were 2 points up after 15 minutes with a scoreline 1-2 to 0-3 after 3 fine scores by Eva Sherlock, Ellie Graham and Hollie Mullen. Scotstown took the lead with a well placed penalty goal by Ellie Graham and before half time 2 fine points from a free and play by Brannagh Connolly gave the Blues a 2 point advantage with a half time score of 1-5 to 1-3. Scotstown started the second half strongly and in the first minute Ava McGinnity scored a brilliant goal. After 10 minutes Scotstown extended their lead to 9 points, 3-6 to 1-3 with another excellent goal, this time by Amber Sherry and a fine point by Hollie Mullen. Magheracloone responded strongly, but despite this, Scotstown sustained their 9 point advantage through to 20 minutes of the second half with further well place points by Eva Sherlock, Hollie Mullen, Ava McGinnity, and Katie McCormick and a scoreline of 3-10 to 2-4. Scotstown remained in control during the final minutes of the game and further brilliant scores by Ellie Graham (1 goal and 1 point), Hollie Mullen (2 points) and Ava McGinnity (1 point) secured the Under 6 Division 1 Championship for Scotstown with a scoreline of Scotstown 4-14 Magheracloone 2-6, and with brilliant goalkeeping by Hannah McMahon minimising the goal chances by Magheracloone. Well done and a massive congratulations to the girls and their management in achieving an amazing League and Championship Cup double. Hard Luck and commiserations to Magheracloone and thanks to Drumhowan for hosting.
Scorers: Ellie Graham (2-2); Ava McGinnity (1-2); Hollie Mullen (0-5); Amber Sherry (1-0); Brannagh Connolly (0-2); Eva Sherlock (0-2) and Katie McCormick (0-1)
Team: Hannah McMahon; Saorlaith Groarke; Kirsty McCabe (Captain); Lucy McKenna; Aoife Prunty; Eimhear Larmer; Aoife Corrigan (Vice-Captain); Isobel Waddington; Éaodaoin Gallagher; Ava McGinnity; Hollie Mullen; Katie McCormick; Lily May McKenna; Ellie Graham; Brannagh Connolly; Eva Sherlock; Abby Monaghan; Amber Sherry; Caoimhe McKenna; Kaoimhe Treanor; Aimee Foy; Aoibhe McCarville; Grace Murphy; Roisin Keenan; Aine McElwain; Annie Cosgrove; Aava McDonald; Natasha Beggan; Taegan Mayne.
Management: Colm MacCinna; Gareth Graham; Caoimhe Mohan; Sara Mullen; Caroline Corrigan and Jenny McCarra.
Our Blues Competitive Games in the past week
Under 12 Boys League Competition
Our Under 12 Boys C team have qualified for the Final of the U12 Division 6 League Competition and play Magheracloone after their win against Toome away on Saturday last in the Semi Final. Well done in their 3-17 to 2-11 win against Toome. Please see our Social media platforms for the date, time and venue of the final which takes place this weekend.
Under 14s
The Under 14 Boys teams had no games in the past week.
Minors
The Scotstown Minor boys A played their final Division 1 Group 2 round robin championship game on Saturday last. Well done in their 3-13 to 1-10 win against Carrickmacross at home on Saturday last in Round 3 of the Under 18 Minor Championship Division 1 Group 2. Scotstown finished second in Group 2 on 4 points behind Monaghan Harps on points difference and have qualified for the Semi Finals where they play Castleblayney on Sunday th October at 1:00pm. Venue TBC.
The Scotstown B team have qualified for the final of the Under 18 Championship Division 4 where they face Castleblayney. The final will be played this Saturday 28th September at 2:00pm. Venue TBC.
Senior Men
The Senior men had no games in the past week. The Senior men play either Corduff or Inniskeen the Semi Final of the Greenfield Foods Monaghan Senior Football Championship Group 1 on Sunday 13th October. Date and Venue TBC.
Junior Men
Our Junior men had no games in the past week. Our Junior men play Toome in the quarter final of the Junior Football Championship Group this Sunday 29th September at 4:30pm in Doohamlet.
Junior Division 3B Reserves
The Junior Division 3B Reserves won the Division 3B Reserve League Cup last weekend. Please see match report above.
Under 16 Girls
Our U16 girls A team won the Under 16 Division 1 County Championship last weekend. Please see match report above.
Our Blues Upcoming Competitive Fixtures for the Week
On Saturday 28th September our U18 Minor boys B team play Castleblayney in the Final of the U18 Minor Division 4 Championship at 2:00pm
On Sunday 29th September our Junior men play Toome in the quarter final of the Junior Football Championship Group at 4:30pm in Doohamlet.
We wish our Blues teams and managements all the best in their games.
Under 9s challenge game v Cooley Kickhams
Well done to our Under 9s in their challenge game against Cooley Kickhams on Sunday last in Cooley, County Louth. It was an excellent game and thanks to Cooley Kickhams for hosting and participating.
Under 10 Go Games Blitz
Well done to Under 10 girls who took part in All County u10 Go Games blitz in Cloghan which took place on Saturday last. Thanks to everyone involved.
Under 12 Blitz this Saturday – Help required
The Under 12 girls are having a Blitz in Kilmore this Saturday from 1pm to 4pm. There will be 8 teams involved. All help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Gaelic For Mothers and Others
Gaelic for Mothers and Others training is now on Thursday evenings at 8pm in Kilmore. Please come along and give it a try before you need to register.
Scotstown GAA Online Club Lotto – Jackpot €7,800 won by John Joe Sherlock!
Thanks to everyone involved in our online lotto draw for a €5,000 jackpot on Wednesday 25th September. Please see our Social Media platforms for more details of the results.
In the 18th September draw we had a winner of our €7,800 Jackpot! Congratulations John Joe Sherlock!!!!. Numbers drawn on the night were 2, 8, 13, 18. 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 €5,200. 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 October 2nd at 8:30pm.
Ciste Draw
The September Ciste draw will take place this Saturday night, September 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!
Cairde NaBotha Year 4
Cairde Na Botha Year 4 launch will take place on the weekend beginning on the 4th of October where we plan to have our 5th Cash prize Draw. 10 people will win €250 each!!!! Thanks again for your continued support! An Bhoth Abú!
Any queries please contact;
Aine McKenna 089 200 6820
Aidan McCara 087 684 7415
Cyril McCrudden 087 9628521
“Leave your Mark” Big Cash Prize Fundraiser
We launched our Club Development fundraiser “Leave your mark”, with 1st prize of €15,000 plus several more large cash prizes to be won including a special €5,000 winning prize for any nominated club. Please see our social media platforms for more details.
Club Shop
The Club Shop is next open on Friday 4th October from 7pm to 8pm. Get your gear for the Championship!
Social Club open
The Social Club is open this Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9pm. Bar Rota: Sean McKenna and Kevin Boylan.
Appeal for members to volunteer in Fundraising activities
We would be grateful if members could become involved in fundraising activities, such as selling tickets. Please contact Shane on 086 836 7997. Thank you.
Interested in Volunteering?
Anyone interested in helping out in one of our many new committees, we are looking for volunteers. Please contact Cyril at 087 9628521.
Well-wishes to those who are ill
We send well-wishes to those young and old who are currently ill in the parish and hope you all get well soon.
Scór agus Cultúr
Dates for your diary. Our Culture Officer Paddy Sherlock is encouraging support for maximum participation from An Bhoth, especially with the All Ireland Scór na Nog Final set for the Hillgrove hotel in January 2025! Key dates are as follows.
Draft programme for Scor na Nog (Under 17)
Thursday 7th November quiz final
Saturday 9th November stage events final.
Weekend 16th 17th November Ulster semifinals.
Saturday 30th November Ulster final Silverbridge Armagh.
January 24th 2025 All Ireland final Hillgrove Hotel Monaghan.
Ciorcal
Beidh an Ciorcal ag tosnú arís sa Spórtlann ar an Máirt an 17ú lá de Meán Fomhair ag 8 a chlog! Fáilte roimh gach duine!
Culture Night in the Scotstown Complex last weekend
Well done to everyone involved in the Culture Night in the Scotstown GAA Social Club on Friday night of last week for the National Culture night. This included local musicians playing traditional music in the social club. Culture Night is a national moment celebrating all that makes up the richness and diversity of culture in Ireland today; connecting people to cultural activities locally and nationally and opening up pathways to ongoing engagement.