Our Blues in County Football Action
Allianz Division 1 National Football League
The Monaghan County Senior football team secured their Division 1 status for next year after an exciting 2-14 to 1-17 draw against a dogged Meath side in Clones on Sunday last. Mayo lost their game against Tyrone and were relegated, guaranteeing Monaghan safety from the drop. Well done to all our Scotstown men on the panel during the Division 1 campaign this year in a difficult group.
2020 Ulster GAA Senior Football Championship Preliminary Round
In a highly unusual situation, given the year we are in, the All Ireland Championship series commences a week after the last round of the National League. Monaghan play Cavan in Clones this Saturday 31st October at 1:15pm. The winners play Antrim 1 week later. There is no back door system in this year’s All Ireland series. Seven of our Senior blues are involved in the panel. All the best to Rory Beggan, Shane Carey, Darren Hughes, Kieran Hughes, Damian McArdle, Conor McCarthy and Ryan O'Toole; and the rest of the Monaghan team. Please note these inter-county games are behind closed doors as per the latest Level 5 restrictions and GAA guidelines.
Vision 2025 Household Survey
Vision 2025 is about developing a shared Vision for 2025. Scotstown GAA are in the process of developing a shared vision for the future of our parish called Vision 2025. This involves inviting everyone’s input into its development and to identify the needs of the parish. We want YOUR ideas on what should be in the development Plan. Now is the chance to give your input, which includes creating a facility in Kilmore that will serve the whole community. This can be done through a 5 minute survey online or on a hard copy. Please also watch our introduction video on Social Media and thanks to everyone involved in its production. The online survey link is https://www.scotstowngaa.ie/kilmore We will be also printing hard copies of the survey for manual entries for those who have no online access or prefer to fill out surveys this way. We will let you know shortly how these will be distributed.
Ciste
Ciste draw will take place this Saturday Night 31st October. Please see our social media platforms for the venue and time details. We are pleased to announce that you will be able to purchase your Ciste tickets in our local shops. There are tickets, envelopes and collection boxes in each of these shops; McAloons Knockatallon; McMahon Centra, Scotstown; McCarvilles Ballinode & Killylough. 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 Online Club Lotto – Next Draw Wednesday 4th November
Thanks to everyone involved in our online lotto draw for a €4,500 jackpot on Wednesday 28th October! Please see our Social Media platforms for more details of the results.
There was no winner of our draw on October 21st. Lucky Dip winners Colleen McKenna, Mark McKenna and Darren Hughes. Congratulations!.
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 €4,600.
If no jackpot winner €100 is rolled over to the following week.
Also if there is no jackpot winner there will be lucky dips.
Next draw Wednesday 4th November at 8:30pm.
Clubforce App
Our Clubforce app is an invaluable means of receiving instant updates of when events, fixtures and activities are scheduled to commence. Please see our Scotstown GAA Facebook page for the link to downloading the app.
Votes of Sympathy
The following votes of sympathy were passed at the October Club Committee Meeting:
Corr Family on the death of Margaret
McCague Family on the death of Sonia
McCarron Family on the death of Christina
McCluskey Family on the death of Mary
McDermott Family on the death of Leonard
We would like to offer our condolences to all the family and friends who lost loved ones during this time.
Club Membership 2020
Due to the latest Covid-19 restrictions the due date for club membership been extended to 31st October 2020.
2020 AGM
Notification of the 2020 AGM were sent out to members this week, if you have not received this contact the Secretary.
Covid-19 Level 5 Restrictions
The GAA released new guidelines in anticipation of an increase in government restrictions to the Covid 19 pandemic. All club games at all levels and ages are suspended indefinitely. The Kilmore walking track remains open. Please note that our GAA indoor facilities including dressing rooms, club shop, social club, gyms etc. will remained CLOSED until further notice. This is in accordance with the GAA's Covid Advisory Group's guidelines. Whenever we are given the guidelines to enable us to give definitive dates of resumption of any of our activities and facilities, we will update you here and on our Clubforce app. Please adhere to government Level 5 and HSE guidelines, on reducing your travel to within 5km unless for essential purposes, washing your hands, keeping your distance and abide by the current restrictions. Thanks for your patience and understanding. The club is still here to help out in our community.
We are still here to help
We would like to reiterate and to continue our message that we are here to help, particularly as we are now in Level 5. In light of the ongoing concerns and impacts to our daily lives over Covid-19, Scotstown GAA would like to reassure those in our community that we are here to help. The health and wellbeing of our community is very important at this time and we can phone and have a chat with those that are alone or vulnerable check if they need anything, groceries, medicines, a friendly voice and reassuring chat can help.
If you are living away from the parish and have relatives that may need a hand getting in medicines or shopping or simply checking in with them, contact Cormac on 087 650 4979 or any committee member. Please private message on the Scotstown GAA Facebook page with any other suggestions on how we can help over the next while. We will keep you updated on our Facebook page and we are and will look out for each other. There are Tydavnet Parish Community Health and Wellbeing leaflet of crucial local numbers and contact information for people in our community. These leaflets are going out through the local shops, churches etc. Many thanks to all those involved.
As well as our physical health, our emotional wellbeing and mental health is also highly important. In these current circumstances, it is important to remember that the community supports and services are still operating. Your GP is your first point of contact in relation to both physical and mental health needs. If you, or someone you know is in crisis, contact your GP or Doc on Call on 1850 777 911, or if you are really concerned go to the Emergency Department in Cavan General Hospital. Please see our social media platforms for Local Support and Services available with contact details.
Scotstown GAA Club Shop
If you would like to purchase Scotstown GAA merchandise please contact Kevin on 087 742 2519. The Club Shop is closed as per the latest GAA guidelines.
Kilmore track remains open
The Kilmore walking track remains open. However with Level 5 restrictions it is only available for use to those within 5km / 3 miles. Please adhere to social distancing, the one way walk system and keep within members of your household bubble while walking. Thanks.