Fixtures: Wednesday, June 9: RFL Division 1B v Ballybay (Away) at 8pm
Thursday, June 10: U-15 FL Division One v Emyvale (Home) at 6.45pm; DHL v Truagh (Home) at 8.15pm; U-16 girls' Division Two v Aughnamullen (Away) at 7pm
Friday, June 11: U-15 FL Division Five v Carrickmacross (Home) at 7.30pm
Saturday, June 12: U-13 FL Division Two v Emyvale (Away) at 12pm; U-13 FL Division Six v Truagh (Home) at 3pm; RFL Division 1B v Aughnamullen (Home) at 7pm; U-16 girls v Scotstown (Away) at 11am
Sunday, June 13: RFL Division Three v Tyholland (Home) at 1pm; Ladies' Division Three v Castleblayney (Home) at 11am
Monday, June 14: U-17 FL Division One v Killanny (Home) at 7.30pm; U-14 girls' Division One v Scotstown (Away) at 7pm
Tuesday, June 15: U-14 girls' Division Three v Corduff
Monaghan Harps Lotto: The numbers for last Sunday's draw were 6, 16, 17 and 29. Jackpot of €1,100 not won. The four €40 lucky-dip prize winners were: Aideen McEnaney c/o Paudge Connolly; Dympna Cudden c/o Ann Treanor; Monica Connolly c/o Paudge Connolly; and Conn O'Hanlon (direct debit) c/o senior footballers. The sellers' prize of €20 was won by Eileen Morgan. Jackpot for Sunday, June 13 is €1,200. The club is asking members willing and financially able to contribute through our lotto towards club maintenance and running expenses. This can be done by two options: set up a standing order to our club lotto via quarterly or annual payments or using our new club app by downloading 'ClubZap' on your phone, registering as a Monaghan Harps GAA Club member and buying club lotto in bulk or on a weekly basis. Anyone interested can contact either Rose Donnelly (086 0825782); Maria McKenna (086 1057725) or Adrian Dalton (087 7859582). Thanks to everyone for their continued support for our lotto, which plays an integral part for the club. Please note that the cut-off point for ClubZap each week is 6pm on Sunday, while physical tickets should be with the lotto committee by 9pm.
7s tournament: Over the past three weeks, our senior footballers have run off a seven-a-side tournament. Sunday saw the last round of matches and finals take place. Well done to all the lads who took part over the three weeks and thanks to the management for facilitating this competition, which featured teams named in honour of a handful of late, great club stalwarts. Foireann Brendan McCann finished in fifth place, while the 3rd/4th place play-off saw John Mulholland's team, captained by Kevin Loughran, see off strong opposition in Patsy Kierans' team. The showpiece of the day saw Peter McNelis' team, captained by Ado McAnespie, see off Tom Cuddy's team, led by Nicholas Scott, in another close game. All games were competitive and allowed the lads to show off their skills, some fantastic link-up play and a bit of ingenuity. There were many close games with alleged dubious decisions and accusations of inaccurate timekeeping. All in all, a normal day at the Harps. Thank you to Jim McConnon/Londis for sponsorship of the tournament. Kevin Moran took home the Mickey 'Rock' Treanor Player of the Tournament award and the winning Peter McNelis team were presented with the McArdle Cup by Séamus Treanor. This cup was previously won by Monaghan Harps in 1922 and 1923, so it was nice to see it back in use. Thanks to Harps referees Hugh McKenna and Paul McGeown who made themselves available over the past three weeks and to Jimmy Croarkin and Paul who were in charge of the whistles on Sunday.
Minors: Our U-17s got the 2021 season underway with an exciting Division One league opener against Magheracloone in Annaghminnon on Monday evening. We started brightly with early points from Fionán Ó Gallchóir, Luke McManus and Oisín Treanor and although Magheracloone rallied to take a narrow lead at the first water break, an impressive run of scores in the second quarter, with Oisín Treanor, Seán Callan, Cian Bradley and Shea Swift all on target, had us ahead by 0-9 to 1-4 at half-time. Magheracloone regained the lead with a second goal straight after the restart, but despite shipping a series of blows in a difficult third quarter, our lads put in a spirited finish, with Fionán getting the last touch of a goalmouth scramble, before Seán hit the roof of the net with a powerful shot late on. Luke closed the gap to two points in added time, but Magheracloone held on to win by 2-12 to 2-10. We host Killanny next Monday evening at 7.30.
Team and scorers: Oisín Reilly; Gregory O'Connell, Jake McConnon, Dáire Conlon; Jordan Crampton, Gary Devlin, Shane Moran; Senan Cudden, Shea Swift (0-1); Fionán Ó Gallchóir (1-1), Luke McManus (0-2, 1f), Oisín Treanor (0-4); Seán Callan (1-1, 1-0f); Ali Galligan, Cian Bradley (0-1).
Subs used: Josh Kelly, Max Aughey, Max Mallen.
Seniors: We have been paired with Castleblayney, Clontibret, Latton and Truagh in Group Two of the Senior Football League. Our first SFL game of the year is set to be at home to Latton on June 27.
Reserves: We begin our Reserve Football League Division 1B campaign with an away game against Ballybay tonight (Wednesday). We host Aughnamullen this Saturday at 7pm. In the RFL Division Three, we start with a home game against Tyholland on Sunday at 1pm.
U-19: Our U-19s have been drawn in Group One of the Division One league, along with Carrickmacross, Emyvale and Magheracloone.
U-15: Our U-15 Division One team start their league campaign with a home game against Emyvale this evening (Thursday) at 6.45. The Division Five lads host Carrickmacross tomorrow (Friday) at 7.30pm.
U-13: The U-13 Football Leagues get underway this Saturday. Our Division Two team are away to Emyvale at 12 noon, while our Division Six side host Truagh at 3pm.
U-11: The Liam Stirrat Development League for U-11s began on Monday with games against Clontibret and Donaghmoyne. Their next games are on June 26.
Return to play: We are delighted to have welcomed back all our players to training and games. Thanks to everyone who has kept our pitches in great condition and to our coaches and Covid supervisors for their efforts in getting things underway again after a long wait.
Saturday-morning coaching: Our Saturday-morning coaching has resumed after a long wait, with great numbers of our youngest juvenile players enjoying the return over recent weeks. We ask all parents to wear a mask where appropriate and to practice social distancing. We would also ask parents to go to the stand during training and not to congregate on the pitch or around the gate. We want to ensure that Monaghan Harps is a safe (Covid-free) environment and your co-operation is fully appreciated. Thanks to everyone involved.
Registration: Registration fees for 2021 can now be paid via the Foireann system or on ClubZap. Fees are as follows: U-11s €20; juveniles/seniors €30; family membership €60. You can also renew your membership by contacting club registrar Kevin Treanor (087 6496994) or treasurer Rose Donnelly (086 0825782). Please note that all juvenile and adult players must be paid-up members. With fundraising remaining limited, your support is greatly appreciated during these times.
Cúl Camp: We will again be hosting a Kellogg's Cúl Camp this summer from July 5-9. Register now at gaa.ie/kelloggsculcamps.
Referee recruitment: Monaghan GAA recently launched an appeal for new referees. It is proposed that the basic Level 1 course be delivered as follows: two modules online and two in classroom form when circumstances allow. Please contact any committee member if you are interested in getting involved.
Monaghan GAA Golf Classic: This year's McAree Engineering Monaghan GAA Golf Classic will take place on June 25 and 26 in Rossmore Golf Club.
Club app: As well as offering an option to support our lotto, our new club app also has a function to pay your annual membership, make financial donations to the club, as well as a communication suite for all that goes on at the club. You can get involved by downloading 'ClubZap' on your phone and registering as a Monaghan Harps GAA Club member.
Hurling:
Juvenile Training: We had another great turnout on Sunday- Thanks to all the coaches who gave up their time on the Bank Holiday weekend to keep our young hurlers happy & smiling! Well done to Evan who was our hurler of the week and to Niamh who was our Camóg na Seachtaine. Training continues next Sunday at 11.30. All new members welcome!
Juvenile Fixtures: We have received a list of fixtures for the Táin Óg leagues (U-13 and U-17) which we have posted on our social-media channels. Please keep a note of the fixtures that your children are involved in! We are awaiting fixtures for the competitions within the county.
Seniors: Our seniors have their first competitive match of the year on Thursday evening. The first round of the Mick Hannon Development Hurling League sees us take on Truagh. This is a home fixture for the Harps with throw-in at 8pm. Best of luck to the squad and management team!
Malin2Mizen- Cycle for Roger: Ciaran McQuaid, current senior player, and his cycling team are setting out on a charity cycle to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society. Roger McQuaid was a passionate supporter of the hurling club and he always motivated Ciaran and Brendan to push themselves on the field. He was also a dedicated volunteer to the Monaghan Harps Ladies Club. The Irish Cancer Society provided great support to the McQuaid family during their father's battle with cancer and we are asking for anyone who can to make some form of donation to the fundraiser. You can follow Ciaran's training regime on Instagram and find the link for donating at 'Malin2Mizen - Cycle for Roger'.
Ladies notes:
Our seniors are due to play Castleblayney in the first round of the Division Three League on Sunday. lease check our Facebook page for confirmation of time.
Our U-14 Division One side started the league at home to Tyholland this week and our U-14 Division Three side were away to Inniskeen. Check our social media for details.
It's great to see two squads at both U-14 and U-16 grades for the season ahead!
Best of luck to all players, coaches and parents involved for a safe and enjoyable summer.
