Seans Notes 11/03/10

Fixtures
Sun 14th March, Monaghan Electrical RFL Div3 Emyvale V Seans (A) 3.00pm

Results
RFL Div 3 Aughnamullen 1-9 Seans 1-7
RFL Div 4 Castleblayney 1 -8 Seans 1-6

Adult squad
Both our reserve teams suffered two point defeats at the hand of Aughnamullen and Castleblayney respectively last weekend in the opening games of the season. The "B" squad will be hoping for a better outcome next Sunday when they travel to Emyvale for a 3.00pm throw in. The C's will know they let the Faughs off the hook, failing as they did to convert a penalty and numerous other chances in front of goal.
Good to see Gary Mc Entee in sparkling form, the big man put in a man of the match performance showing he had lost none of his ability to fetch the high ones.

Training for all adult panellist continues as usual this week on Tuesday and Friday night at 8.o'clock, many, as was evident in those opening games last week end have some improvement to make in the fitness department, important then that they are on the field for all sessions.

Underage scene
Under 8/10 coaching continues indoors on Wednesday evening as usual from 6.30 to 7.30pm, every one in this age category are welcome to attend.

Under 12/14
Coaching sessions for Under 12 and Under 14 panels continues on Friday evening at 6.45pm and on Monday at 7.15 pm, with a hectic games programme just around the corner it's important that everyone eligible for both these age groups attend and that they come equipped with indoor and outdoor playing gear i.e. runner /boots, and don't forget your own water bottle.

U16 / Minor
Coaching and training commenced for the minor and under 16 panels on Tuesday evening last, these coaching sessions will continue on a weekly basis in the short term but may be subject to possible time changes and no doubt increased regularity as the season progress. It's each panel member own responsibility to make himself aware of the date and time of these sessions; this can be done quite simply by not being absent from any session. Competitive action for the minors begins on Tuesday 30th March when Carrickmacross visit TMH. The U16 get their season off the ground when they travel to Tyholland on Thursday 1st April.

Totto
A great response from our parish community to our revised Totto, Social Members Draw, a word of appreciation and thanks to everyone who has enrolled and supported the club's renewed effort to generate much need funds. A special thank you to those members who assisted executive committee team leaders to canvas their designated area, that support and commitment was invaluable in creating the impetus and success achieved so far; the campaign continues!!!

The first draw for the newly introduced weekly jackpot prize of €5,000 took place prior to our bingo session on Monday night.
The numbers drawn out were 2,7,5,8,4,6,3,1 no one had correctly forecast this number sequence; next week jackpot is €5,100.
The €20 prize winners were Michael Duffy Dunraymond, Amy Mc Menamin Liseggerton Clones, Niamh Mc Mahon Killydonnelly, Cathal Mc Nally Monaghan, Dermot & Brid Mc Entee Monaghan, Michael Duffy Urcher, Margaret Mc Elroy Smithboro, Michael & Marie Mc Elvaney Mullinavanog, Michael Hughes Emyvale, Oliver Mee Cootehill, and P Mc Kenna Emyvale.

Dancing classes
These classes continue at the usual times; ceili class on Saturday morning from 11.00am to 12 o'clock. Set dancing session on Tuesday evening from 6.30 to 7.30pm.

Membership
Club membership renewal subscriptions of €20 must be paid before31st March please don't leave it to the last week!!!.

Scór
The Ulster Scór semi final involving Monaghan's representative takes place in Stradone Cavan on Friday night next 12th March. Our club trio of Peter Cullen Stephen Hagan and Cormac Connolly take their place as county representative in Tráth na gCeist; hopefully a big contingent of club supporters will make the journey to offer support and encouragement to them and all other participants from the county. Those who make it through successfully will have a virtual home venue in the final as the Ulster Scor Final is scheduled for our Complex on Saturday 27th March. We wish the three lads and all Monaghan club representatives the very best of luck in Stradone and look forward to seeing them in the final on 27th.
Proceedings get under way next Friday night at 8.00pm sharp.

Lá Fheile Padraig
Another reminder for those who missed (and indeed for those who didn't) the performance of our Scór participants in the county final recently, they will perform in the club's social centre on 17th March. This promises to be a very special night of entertainment, song, and dance, as well as an opportunity to acknowledge the effort of everyone involved in representing the club in the Scór competition.

Youth committee
A county youth committee meeting takes place in the Aughnamullen GAA Centre on Thursday 11th March at 7.30pm, clubs are encourage to bring along under age coaches to familiarise themselves with the rules and regulations around the introduction of the new under age competitions and games structures. No doubt there will be a queue to get a seat in Enda's car, well worth attending, but book that seat early!

Club Final
The club have acquired a number of tickets for the All-Ireland club final in Croke Park, at favourable rates which will be sold off to members on a first come first served basis. Please contact the Secretary on 087-9291612 for details.

Sympathy
We extend our deepest sympathy to the Mc Mahon family on the death of Maureen Mc Mahon Gortmore. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam.

Seans Notes 04/03/10

Fixtures
Sat 6th March, Monaghan Electrical RFL Div3 Aughnamullen V Seans (A) 4.00pm
Sun 7th March, Monaghan Electrical RFL Div4 Castleblaney V Seans (A) 5.00pm

Adult squad
Training for our adult squads continues on Tuesday and Friday night at 8 o'clock sharp. Last weekends trip to Belfast to mark and celebrate birthday remembrance of Irish patriot Sean Mac Diarmada on 28th February 1884 was a very worthwhile and very enjoyable outing. Our travelling party were fulsome in their praise for their hosts; Sean Mc Diarmada club on the Lower Falls Road, they certain laid out the cead mile failte mat in a way that had to be experience to be believed. Hopefully this is the beginning of long and cordial association with our Belfast namesakes.
Competitive action commences on Saturday evening next when our "B" squad travels to Aughnamullen to take on the home side in the opening round of the Monaghan Electrical sponsors Reserved Football League Division 3 competition, throw in time is 4.00pm
On Sunday the "C" squads first outing of the year is also an away game, they travel to Castleblaney for their joust with the Faughs, members of this panel are ask to pay particular attention to the starting time of 5 o clock not 11.00am as originally advised.

Underage scene
Under 8/10 coaching continues indoors on Wednesday evening as usual from 6.30 to 7.30pm, every one in this age category are welcome to attend.
Under 12/14 Usual coaching sessions for Under 12 and Under 14 panels continues on Friday evening at 6.45pm and on Monday at 7.15 pm. Everyone attending should come equipped with indoor and outdoor playing gear i.e. runner /boots, and don't forget your own water bottle. Team mentors for the Un14 age group are Gerard Mc Nally, David Treanor, Gerome Mannering, Barry Mc Guinness and Cristian Keenan, while Enda Murphy Declan Brennan Noel Rice and James Treanor will put the Under 12 squad through their paces.
U16 / Minor
The minor and Under 16 panels have their first get together on Thursday evening at 7.30pm everyone eligible for these age groups are invited to attend. It's most important that there is a full turnout as the decision on times, what nights are most suitable, and the regularity of weekly session are to be decided and agreed, no point in coming along afterward and complaining about the weekly coaching schedule, make sure and be there Thursday night 7.30pm sharp.

Totto
We commence our revised version of our Totto Social Members Draw for a weekly Jackpot prize of €5,000 next weekend. The first draw for this super jackpot will be held prior to the commencement of weekly Bingo session on Monday night next at 9.00pm. To claim or share the Jackpot the numbered sequence much match those drawn out. A word of appreciation to everyone who are entered in and are supporting this weekly draw, best of luck on Monday night.
The number sequence 1,2,5,3,6,7,4 drawn last Saturday night was not correctly forecast, the €40 prize went to Kay & Debs Ballybay c/o PJ. The €20prizes were claimed by Deirdre Mc Elvaney Cabra, Carmel Kelly, Tess Treanor Mullinacross, Mary C. Keenan Cavanagarvan, Padraig & Catherine Murphy.
Next week jackpot as already mentioned is for €5,000.

Dancing classes
These classes continue at the usual times; ceili class on Saturday morning from 11.00am to 12 o'clock. Set dancing session on Tuesday evening from 6.30 to 7.30pm.

Membership
Deadline of 31st March for renewal of club membership subscriptions is fast approaching, another appeal to those who have not yet forwarded their €20 to club registrar Ciaran Mc Entee to do so as soon as they can; please don't leave it to the last week!!!.

Scór
The County Finals of Scor Sinsear held in Ardaghey Community Centre on Friday night last was undoubtedly a long night but for most it was easy to sit and enjoy the five hours of first class entertainment; Irish music, song, and dance at it's very best. The club had representatives completing in ceili dancing, instrumental music, solo singing, recitation novelty act, ballad group and question time and although putting in excellent performances in all disciplines were disappointed that just one title came our way. That in Tráth na gCeist where the knowledgeable Peter Cullen and Gaelic Games maestro Stephen Hagan swept yours truly along to a podium position after two rounds of tie break questions to edge out Rockcorry.
A word of appreciation to Olivia Mc Connon who epitomised the effort of all participants deferring and starting out on a very late night journey into the west, thus insuring the Rince Foirne teams participation, a sprained ankle having sidelined Aideen Keenan much to her annoyance.
Another lady worthy of mention Therese Mc Connon Brennan, no stranger to Scor activities herself but this time round keeping out of the spotlight preferring to offer her expertise to our youthful Bailéad Ghrúpa, and didn't it show.
Well done to everyone involved especially our gallant representatives. The good new is if you weren't in Ardaghey on Friday night and haven't seen their performance; it's hoped that all our Scor participants will perform at a special Lá Fheile Padraig night in the complex on 17th March.
Winners from Friday night now go forward to represent Monaghan in the Ulster Scor semi final, which will be held in Stradone Co Cavan on Friday 12th March.
The club representative are Rince Fóirne; Emyvale. Ceol Uirlise; Scotstown. Aithriseoireacht; Aghabog. Amhránaíocht Aonair; Emyvale Nuachleas; Drumhowan. Bailéad Ghrúpa; Emyvale. Rince Seit; Emyvale. Tráth na gCeist ; Sean Mc Diarmada.

Sympathy
We extend our sincerest sympathy to Phyllis and the extended Mc Guigan family circle on the death of Jimmy Mc Guigan Mullinahinch. Jimmy was a members of the very successful Threemilehouse team of the mid fifties, like many of his generation around the early '60 emigration curtailed his appearances with the newly form Seans club.
A lovely man off the field but a teak tough wing back on it, described by one of his team mates of that era "a hardy nut".
Go ndeana Dia trocaire ar a anam.

Summer Camp Coaches
Applications are invited and open to those interested in assisting as coaches at the Cul Camps organised over the summer months by Monaghan Coaching and Games Development committee. Application forms can be had by contacting club secretary Sean Mc Elvaney at secretary@seanmcdermotts.net . Potential applicants should note that the closing date for the return of completed application forms is Monday 5th April at 5.00pm.

Seans Notes 25/02/10

Adult squad
Training for our adult squads continues on Tuesday and Friday night at 8 o'clock sharp. This week end the squad travel to Belfast at the invitation of the Sean Mc Diarmada club there to celebrate birthday remembrance (28th February 1884) of Irish patriot Sean Mac Diarmada .The host club have arranged a full and varied itinerary including an overnight stay, a social and cultural evening in their club headquarters plus a 2 o' clock game on Saturday after noon in Casement Park. The coach to Belfast leaves the complex at 11.00am Saturday morning, I think! Best just check departure time with Gary by turning up at one or preferably both those 8.00pm week night training sessions. There is a rumour that a dispensation may be given to some members of the squad to travel to Ardaghey to support lads who have traded in their football boots on Friday night to take part in the County Scor final. To avoid the wrath of The man, best just confirm this too. We wish the squad a worthwhile and enjoyable trip to Belfast and know they will be excellent ambassadors for our club.

Underage scene
Under 8/10 coaching continues indoors on Wednesday evening as usual from 6.30 to 7.30pm, every one in this age category are welcome to attend.

Under 12/14
Usual coaching sessions for Under 12 and Under 14 panels continues on Friday evening at 6.45pm and on Monday at 7.15 pm. Everyone attending should come equipped with indoor and outdoor playing gear i.e. runner /boots, and don't forget your own water bottle.

Totto
Just another week to go before the introduction of our revised social members draw with the weekly jackpot prize of €5,000 or more. Team leaders should have plans well in place at this stage to canvas their designated townlands/area so that all households have the opportunity to be included in the first draw scheduled for Saturday 6th March.
The results from last week's draw saw no one correctly forecast the numbered sequence of 4,2,5,6,1,3,7, drawn out. The €40 prize went to Ann Marie Mc Mahon gortmore, the €20 prizes were claimed by Deidre Murphy Corcaghan, Patrick Mullinacross, J Cunningham Monaghan, Lorcan Prunty Threemilehouse and Marie Farrell Tattnaclave. Next week jackpot is €1,400.

Dancing classes
These classes continue at the usual times; ceili class on Saturday morning from 11.00am to 12 o'clock. Set dancing session on Tuesday evening from 6.30 to 7.30pm.

Membership
Ciaran Mc Entee is continuing to collect the clubs €20 membership renewal subscriptions but with the end of March deadline fast approaching can I encourage all who have yet to pay to do so as soon as possible.

Scór
The County Finals of Scor Sinsear take place in Ardaghey Community Centre on Friday night next 26th March.The club have representatives completing in ceili dancing, instrumental music, solo singing, recitation novelty act, ballad group and question time. Everyone participating has committed many hours of practice time over the last few weeks and apart from a few nervous souls are looking forward to enjoying themselves on Friday night.
Our representative list includes: Rince Fóirne Michelle Mulligan, Edel Linden, Deborah Lawlor, Orla Lennon, Paula Maguire, Aideen Keenan, Fiona Mc Mahon, and Christopher Mc Cormick.
Ceol Uirlise: Claire Mc Cabe, Collette Mc Nellis, Rosaleen Mc Elvaney, and David Lambe.
Aithriseoireacht: Sean Prunty.
Amhránaíocht Aonair: Claire Mc Cabe
Nuachleas: Darina Moffett, Patrick Mc Ardle, Brendan Finan, Frank Evans and Sean Prunty
Bailéad Ghrúpa: Louise Keelan, Claire Mc Cabe, Damien Connolly, Barry Mc Guinness, and Fintan Mc Kenna.
Tráth na gCeist: Peter Cullen, Stephen Hagan, and Cormac Connolly.
We wish all our competitors the very best and hope a big contingent of home support make the short trip to the Ardaghey to give them the encouragement they deserved hopefully their talent and the efforts of the last number of week will also be recognised. Friday night's county final promised to be an exceptional night of quality entertainment, definitely not to be missed, starting time is 8 o'Clock.

Congratulations & Best wishes.
Well done to the county VEC team who show character in their All Ireland semi-final last Saturday to halt a Galway revival and finish in style to book a place against Cork in the final. That final is down for decision on Saturday next in Dr Cullen Park Carlow at 2.00pm, the club's good wishes goes to the panel and everyone associated with them for another successful outing on Saturday.

Seans Notes 18/02/10

Adult squad
Training for our adult squads is going well with big numbers attending last week's opening sessions, hopefully this early season enthusiasm will continue for the whole year. Still not to late to make an appearance at these biweekly sessions on Tuesday and Friday nights commencing at 8 o clock.

Underage scene
Coaching for the under 8/10 squads, continues indoors on Wednesday evening with the usual 6.30 to 7.30pm sessions. Boys and girls in this age category are encouraged to attend this well organised and enjoyable hour-long session.

Under 12/14
Coaching for both the Under 12 and Under 14 panels continues on Friday evening at 6.45pm and on Monday at 7.15pm please note starting times. Everyone attending should come equipped with indoor and outdoor playing gear i.e. runner /boots, and don't forget your own water bottle.

Totto
Early indicators are that our revised weekly social members draw with its guaranteed weekly jackpot prize of €5,000 is been well received, teams already canvassing their designated area are encountering much good will and a lot of encouragement. For team leaders who have not yet mustered their troop a reminder that the new Totto format and 1st draw for that big prize take place on Saturday 6th March, they need to be assembling and gearing up for their offensive this week.
The results from last weeks draw; no one correctly forecast the number sequence drawn out 6,3,4,5,2,7,1. The €40 prize went to Patsy Thornton Greagh, the €20 prizes were claimed by Paddy Toal, Smithboro, Michael Mc Guinness Ballagh, Philomena Duffy Cabra, and Joe Leonard Clones and Conor Clerkin Conor's bar. Next week jackpot is €1,300.

Dancing classes
Numbers attending weekly dancing classes have grown steadily since their introduction back in January. These classes continue at the usual times; ceili class on Saturday morning from 11.00am to 12 o'clock. Set dancing session on Tuesday evening from 6.30 to 7.30pm. Children over seven are welcome and encouraged to come along and join either or both these session, as are parent who may need to accompany their child/ren to offer that little bit of extra support or encouragement for them to participate.

Scór
With the County Finals of Scor Sinsear scheduled for Ardaghey Community Centre on Friday 26th March preparations at club level are gathering momentum, practice and more practice for our dancing representative Michelle Mulligan, Edel Linden, Deborah Lawlor, Orla Lennon, Paula Maguire, Aideen Keenan, Fiona Mc Mahon, and Christopher Mc Cormick the order of the day. Not far behind in their get togethers are the Ceol Uirlise quartet of Claire Mc Cabe, Collette Mc Nellis, Rosaleen Mc Elvaney, and David Lambe.
According to one of his neighbours Sean Prunty's diary herd has improved milk yields, the reason Aithriseoireacht, he has began reciting to them. Nice audience you might think, not so our neighbour friend tells us, you try keeping your concentration and sticking with your lines after getting a belt of a switching tail in the gob. After surviving that, the stage in Ardaghey will hold little fear for the farmer from Drumgarrow.
Sean doesn't do all his practising at home either as he is also part of our Nuachleas brigade, finding time to team up with long time thespians Darina Moffett, Patrick Mc Ardle, Brendan Finan and Frank Evans in their quest for that Holy Grail, but with stiff competition guaranteed in Ardaghey they will be happy if they can negotiate that first hurdle.
Our Bailead Ghrúpa are not to be found wanting either when it comes to desire to do well. This youthful quintet Louise Keelan, Claire Mc Cabe, Damien Connolly Barry Mc Guinness and Fintan Mc Kenna are pulling out all the stops not to mention harmonies etc in their effort to do the club proud.
Regular attendee at all these practice sessions is cultural officer Mickey Mc Mahon. Mickey has used his powers of persuasion to insure the club will be well represented on county final night on 26th February although.those persuasive powers were tested to the limit before finally convincing Peter Cullen Stephen Hagan and your truly to accept the question time challenge.
A word of appreciation to Mickey for his co-ordination efforts, a big turnout of local support to offer their encouragement to all participants would certainly be very welcome. That's Ardaghey Friday 26th February.

Best wishes.
We extend our very best wished to the county VEC team and everyone involved.
This squad travel to Drumard Longford (about 6kms outside Arvagh) on Saturday next to take on Galway in the All- Ireland semi-final at 2.00pm, we hope they have a successful outing and book their place in the All Ireland final.

Seans Notes 11/02/10

Adult squad
Adult squad training commenced on Tuesday last and continues on Friday night both sessions have an 8 o' clock sharp starting time. As well as these regular week night sessions team manager Gary Larkin and his selectors have plans for more strenuous week-end workouts over the coming weeks. On Sunday morning Gary takes the squad to an undisclosed location. Anyone intending making themselves available for selection to any of our three adult teams should insure they don't miss these opening sessions, especially Friday night when Gary will reveal all regarding time, assembly point, and travelling arrangements to that Sunday morning destination.

Underage scene
Twenty five youngster attended last weeks opening coaching session for our under 8/10 squads, Coaches Gerard, Declan, Nigel and Pierce are all delighted to be back in action after their Christmas break, and are looking forward to seeing the number of young boys and girls attending these Wednesday evening 6.30 to 7.30pm sessions swell over the coming week.

Under 12/14
Coaching for both the Under 12 and Under 14 panels commences on Friday night next at 7.00pm, everyone attending should come equipped with indoor and outdoor playing gear i.e. runner /boots, and don't forget your own water bottle.

Totto
Plans are in place to revitalise our weekly social members draw with the introduction of a weekly Jackpot prize of at least €5000 from Saturday 6th March. At an information meeting held in the complex on Friday night last to announce specific changes to the existing Totto draw and reveal plans to encourage greater participation, special guest speaker county team manager Seamus Mc Enaney emphasise the important role everyone in a local community plays in the life and vibrancy of a GAA club; nowhere is that more evident he said than when it come to successful fund raising. Nice to see two old adversaries Banty and Felix renew acquaintances, this time the exchanges though were purely of a verbal nature. (See associated photos and press release elsewhere in this edition)
The results from last weeks draw; no one correctly forecast the number sequence drawn out 4,2,6,3,7,5,1. The €40 prize went to Gerard caulfield Scotstown, while the €20 prizes were claimed by Joan Mc Cabe Tattinaclave, E. Newell Ballybay, Vioa Mc Cabe Cootehill, Gary Treanor Tyholland and Maurice Mc Kenna Monaghan Next week jackpot is €1,200.

Membership
Club registrar Ciaran Mc Entee advises that almost 50% of the clubs two hundred plus members have to date paid their annual renewal subscription. Ciaran greatly appreciates the co-operation he is receiving. He would encourage and appeal to those who have still their €20 renewal fee to pay, to do so as soon as possible and reminds everyone that subscriptions must be paid and information update on line before 31st March.

Dancing classes
Dancing classes continue as usual with the ceili class on Saturday morning from 11.00am to 12 o'clock. and the set dancing session on Tuesday evening also from 6.30 to 7.30pm. All children over seven are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Scór
Preparations are going well for the clubs participation in a couple of week's time in the County Scor finals in Ardaghey Community Centre. A word of thanks to all club representatives for their willingness to participate and represent the club, the time and effort everyone is putting in has to be seen to be believed. That effort is very much appreciated and we hope it gets just reward at the county finals on Friday 26th March.

Seans Notes 04/02/10

Adult squad
Training commences for our adult squads on Tuesday evening next 9th February at 8 o'clock. Manager Gary Larkin is confident that an initial seven week planned fitness programme will blow away the winter hibernation cobwebs from all the panel and have then in tune and ready for their opening Dr Ward Cup fixture scheduled for 31st March. He will be demanding 100% commitment to these very important early season sessions, especially the first next Tuesday night. He will no doubt be reinforcing this message at every opportunity over the coming weeks so that all players are in no doubt as to the dates and the starting times of these sessions.

U/8/10
Indoor coaching for our U8/10 squads recommenced after their Christmas break on Wednesday night 3rd February, and will continue on Wednesday's evenings from 6.30 to 7.30pm until longer evening allow them move out doors. Everyone in this age category are invited and encouraged to attend this one session.

Totto
Our weekly social members draw or Totto is being revamped, details of the planned changes and the actions necessary to increase greater participation with in our own club catchment area will be unveiled on Friday night. Club treasurer Cyril Kiearn has arrange a meeting in the complex for 9.30pm, he has appointed each executive committee member as a team leader in an effort to improve our existing penetration. Team leaders have been allocated specific townlands /area's and Cyril has identified a number of individuals who he hopes and expects will join and commit with the team leaders to canvas these designated area. Team leaders will be in contact with their own "teams" inviting, encouraging, and cajoling them to come along to Fridays' information night and relaunch, but just in case you don't get that call the meeting is open to anyone willing to assist with this fund raising activity.
The principal changes which are planned to come into play on Saturday 6th March are, the jackpot begins at €5,000, up from €1000; an additional number will be added, and an increase of an extra €2,000 to the annual weekly draw money given away. We hope all prospective promoters will accept their invitation and everyone in the club catchment area will lend their support and do their very best to participate in this weekly draw.

Totto Results
The results from last weeks draw; no one correctly forecast the number sequence drawn out 1,7,5,4,2,6,3. Card players Pete Keenan & Danny Clerkin pocketed the €40 prize, while the €20 prizes were claimed by Jamie Mc Elvaney Cabra, Marie Keenan Coretard, Catrina Mooney Newbliss, Dara Conway Aghabog, and Philomena Hughes Monaghan. Next week jackpot is €1,100.

Membership
Club registrar Ciaran Mc Entee is actively collecting club membership renewal subscriptions, Ciaran will also happily accept new membership applications; these can also be directed to club secretary Sean Mc Elvaney (secretary @seanmcdermotts.net). Membership details must be update on line before 31st March to facilitate this it's vital that everyone intending to renew their membership has this done by that deadline date. Even more important and players should note this they must be registered before they can participate in games or line out for any club teams.

Dancing classes
Dancing classes continue as usual with the ceili class on Saturday from 11.00am to 12.00 and the set dancing session on Tuesday evening from 6.30 to 7.30pm. All children over seven are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Scór
Club cultural officer Michael Mc Mahon is working overtime at this time to insure we are well represented in the County Senior Scór Final, scheduled for Ardaghey Community Centre on Friday 26th March. Mickey has high expectation given the quality of the preparation that some of our club representative will progress further in this competition. With that in mind other important dates successful participants should note and indeed regular scór supporters should also pencil into their diaries are the Ulster Scor semi-final in Stradone Co Cavan on Friday 12th March, Monaghan's representatives will compete there.
On Saturday 27th March we are delighted to welcome back and host the Ulster final at our own club headquarters.
The Scór final is in Killarney on Saturday 24th April, hopefully Mickey will be engaging a bus to make that trip. For the record the All Ireland Scór na nÓg final takes place in Athlone on Saturday 20th February.

Seans Notes 28/01/10

Sympathy
It was with deep sadness and a great sense of loss that our club community learned on Wednesday morning of the death of Eddie Mc Carron Brandrum. Eddie played a key role in the early development and successes of the Seans teams of the '60. His affable roguish character endearing him to all who knew him especially his teammates of that era with whom there was a very special bond of friendship. Eddie was an astute and successful team manager with the club in the mid '70 his own infectious determination and courageousness hallmarks of teams that took the field during his managerial stewardship. In recent months those personal characteristic were again evident as Eddie battled with dignity and fortitude terminal illness, a battle he sadly loss on Tuesday night. We extend our deepest and heart felt sympathy to Chris and the Mc Carron family on their great loss.
Go ndeana Dia trocaire ar a ainm.

Adult squad
There was a very good attendance of players at last Saturday night's meeting where new team manager introduced himself and his selectors, and out lined his plans and expectations for the year ahead. Collective training will commence in a couple of weeks time, some expressed relief but one wile old campaigner (well not so old, cute!!!) was heard to say "might be time before then to do a wee bit me self new broom and all that there you know"

U/8/10
The good news for our youngest stars is that training and coaching session return for them in the complex on Wed 3rd February from 6.30 to 7.30pm. I expect to see them all there.

Totto Results
Last Saturday night was a bonanza pay night for Totto participants, Frank Thornton Cabra correctly forecast the seven number drawn out and walked away with the €2,000 jackpot prize, Michael Mc Mahon Killnaclay was in the running for a share in that jackpot prize when he too had the first five numbers in the sequence drawn out also correct, unfortunately his last two numbers were in reversed order to the way they came out leaving Frank to claim the top prize while Mickey had to settled for €200. The €40 prizes went to Therese Mc Connon, and Patsy Thornton Greagh, Frank Mc Cabe Jnr. Tattinaclave Colin Doran Smithboro, Dympna Mc Elroy Ballinode, and John & Bridie Sherry, Congratulations to all the winners.
The numbers drawn were 6,2,7,4,1,3,5 next week jackpot is €1000.

Membership
Club registrar Ciaran Mc Entee on behalf of the club is working overtime rounding up players and club members and relieving them of their €20 annual membership subscription. Ciaran is particularly interested at this time in making the acquaintance of many more lads on our playing panels; players must have their subscription paid in advance of lining out on any of our adult team the rule for players and prospective playing member is simple “no pay no play”. I would encourage all players and indeed the general membership to comply with the requirement of being paid up and registered before 31st March.but as games are likely to commence before that date players must have their subscriptions paid before taking to the playing fields.

Dancing classes
Participants in our regular weekly dancing classes are asked to note a change in the time slot for these classes.The ceili class is still on Saturday but from 5.30 to 6.30pm.with the set session is on Tuesday evening also from 6.30 to 7.30pm. All children over seven are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Seans Notes 21/01/10

Team Manager
Gary Larkin has been installed as the new manager for our junior squad for 2010, if in this new role Gary can replicate some of the thrill and enjoyment he gave supporter during his playing career then '10 promises to be an exciting year. Gary's selectors are Colm Mc Mahon and Noel Melvin. We wish this triumvirate all the best in the year ahead and we hope they get the support and commitment they deserve from all the panel. Gary will outline his plans to the players at a meeting in the complex on Saturday night next 23rd January at 8.00pm, all players interested in being on the club's junior team panel for the season ahead are invited and encourage to attend. Date that training commences and regular weekly training schedules are also likely to be unveiled on Saturday night, so it vital that all eligible players are in attendance to hear these first hand.

Championship Draw
In the draw for the 2010 Junior Football Championship which was held on Monday night at the January County Committee meeting our boys will take on Toome in the first round series of games.

Totto Results
The numbers drawn 6,3,2,5,4,1,7 last weekend were not correctly forecast. The €40 prize for paid up members went to Macartan Mc Mahon Gortmore, the €20 prizes were claimed by Frank Mc Cabe Tattinaclave, Ailish Mc Entee Drumguill, Kevin Marian, & Ailish, Olive Mc Carron Mullaghadun Monaghan and P.J. O Neill. Next week's Jackpot is €2,000.

Membership
The club membership subscription of €20 is now due, and should be paid as soon as possible to registrar Ciaran Mc Entee, player members are reminder that they must be registered paid up members before they can be included on the club's team sheet. The deadline for receipt of subscriptions is March 31st.

Dancing classes
Dancing classes continue as usual, Ceili classes on Saturday mornings from 11 to 12 o clock, set dancing on Tuesday evenings from 7- 8 O' clock. Boys and girls over 7 are invited and welcome to attend these sessions.

Sympathy
Votes of Sympathy are extended to the Lambe family on the death of Kathleen Lambe, to the Prunty family on the death of Ellen Mc Quillan and to the Mc Entee and Connolly families on the death of Mary Bunting. May they rest in peace.

Youth Affairs
The proposal to amend the format of underage competitive games for 2010 were approved at the county committee meeting. The introduction of smaller sided games 15,13,11, or 9 aside is the major departure; the expectation is that clubs will now enter several teams at each age level depending on panel numbers. The introduction of condition games from U12 to U16 e.g. two-touch rule is also a new innovation. With the likelihood of more games Youth Committee chairman Enda Murphy is keen to recruit additional adult supervisory personnel to coach and assist with our under age teams. Enda would be delighted to hear from competent individual who can commit a few hours each week to help out.

Seans Notes 14/01/10

Team Manager
The executive members are due to be briefed at this week's club committee meeting (Tuesday night) on the candidates with their hats in the ring for the position of new team manager. If deliberations go well and ratification is agreed then the name of the new incumbent will be in the public domain before too long. Visit the clubs web site www.seanmcdermott.net for up to the minute news on that score.

Totto Results
The numbers drawn 2,3,7,1,5,6,4 last weekend were not correctly forecast. The €40 prize for paid up members went to Peter Cullen Corcaghan, the €20 prizes were claimed by Niall Mc Kiernan Middletown, Aisling Keenan Cabra, Mc Morrows Drumsheeney, Owen Thornton Crumlin, and Ailish Mc Entee Drumquill. Next week's Jackpot is €1,900.
Treasurer Cyril Kieran is currently reviewing all aspect of this weekly social member's draw and no doubt will shortly be unveiling a white paper. This examination of one of our longest running and most important fund raising venture was prompted from some very worthwhile debate and suggestions generated during Treasurer's question time at the AGM back in December. I will reveal more details when to hand, but ultimately we will continue to rely on the goodwill of everyone in our community to support this draw, and on recruits willing to promote it.

Membership
The club membership subscription of €20 is now due, and should be paid as soon as possible to registrar Ciaran Mc Entee, who will gratefully accept all donations on behalf of the club. Prompt payment will insure that you continue to be a club member for 2010 and also that your name will be registered on the Croke Park membership database before the deadline date of 31st March.

Bingo Resumes
I'm never going to listen to another weather man ever again; given that the prediction of improved weather conditions last week end never materialised, if anything road conditions worsened necessitating the cancellation of yet another Monday night bingo session. All going well we will endeavour to resume next week, that's Monday 18th January. Hopefully weathers and road conditions will have ease somewhat and we can recommence our regular Monday night 9 O' clock activity; the good news is that Brian and Gerry have those wee Christmas and New Year gifts stashed in a secure place and are raring to distribute them to all and sundry, if only weather condition would afford them that opportunity. Hopefully they'll get their chance next Monday night, but make sure your there to collect.

Dancing classes
Dancing classes continue as usual, Ceili classes on Saturday mornings from 11 to 12 o clock, set dancing on Tuesday evenings from 7- 8 O' clock. Boys and girls over 7 are invited and welcome to attend these sessions.

Seans Notes 07/01/10

Team Manager
No white smoke yet as to the identity of our new adult team manager for 2010. Club Chairman Danny Clerkin has cast his net to land the right person to fill outgoing manager Benny Kieran’s boots. The new man at the helm will be charged with continuing the rebuilding process, and developing the many young talented players currently coming through our underage ranks to their maximum potential. Of course there will be the added expectation of delivering promotion via Championship or League success, both would be a nice bonus. By no means a simple job description, but despite the enormity of the challenge and responsibility that goes with it I have no doubt we have very capable individuals within our club who will be up for and accept this challenge. Watch this space!

Juvenile affairs
Plans are in place to dramatically restructure the under age games programme in the county for the coming year. With this in mind Youth Committee Chairman Enda Murphy will welcome expressions of interest from parents, past or current players, indeed any competent adult who may be able to commit 3 – 4 hours per week to assist in coaching and supervision with any of our under age squads for 2010. Training for new volunteers is readily available. New recruits should note they will be required to undertake a child protection course, and to comply with best practice a vetting process is also in place. This is standard procedure and shouldn’t deter anyone interested in becoming involved in our club’s under age coaching structures. Rather it should be seen as offering protection not only to the youngsters but to every adult involved. If you are interested and can spare a few hours then contact Enda on 087-7840460.

Totto Results
The numbers drawn on St Stephen’s night 6,2,7,4,1,3,5 were not correctly forecast. The €40 winner was Eileen Kelly Aghabog, the €20 prizes went to Eamonn Prunty Cabra, Prunty family Drumgarve, James Treanor Drumaconnor Maureen Sewell Aughnacloy, and Aisling Keenan Cabra. There were no correct predictions for the number sequence 5,1,7,3,4,2,6 drawn last Saturday night for the first jackpot of the New Year, which stood at €1,700. The €40 prize for Multi Draw paid up participants went to Malcahy Clerkin Killnaclay, the €20 prizes were claimed by Mary Catherine Keenan Corcaghan, O'Reilly/Mc Nellis Cabra, Olive Mc Carron Mullaghdun, and Kay, P.J. & Debs C/o P.J. Next week's Jackpot is €1,800

Membership
Club registrar Ciaran Mc Entee is working feverishly to comply with a Croke Park directive which stipulates that club membership subscriptions must be paid and members registered in headquarters before 31st March. Ciaran would appreciate all existing members’ cooperation in meeting this deadline, he asks that renewal subscriptions are tender as soon as possible. New applications for membership should be directed to Club Secretary Sean Mc Elvaney these too should be submitted well in advance of that March cut off date.

Bingo Resumes
Good news for all our Bingo patrons, we are determined to resume our regular Monday night bingo session next week; on Monday 11th January. Forced to abandon this weekly assembly for the last three successive weeks in the interest of safety because of the prevailing dangerous road conditions. Meteorological experts are predicting a weekend of improved weather and road conditions, hopefully this will indeed be the case, and next Monday night's bingo session will go ahead uninterrupted. This is the plan and we look forward to seeing all our regular patrons back with us, eyes down raring to go at 9 o'clock. We thank them for their patience and apologise for the inconviencience, no doubt Brian and Gerry will be rewarding everyone's forbearance and loyalty with their annual Christmas and New Year gifts give away when we resume especially after this weather enforced interruption. See you all Monday night.

Dancing classes
Ceili and Set dancing classes for boys and girls over 7year of age will continue each week in the complex for the foreseeable future, everyone is welcome. The time slot for the Ceili classes will be on Saturday mornings from 11 to 12 o clock, while youngsters attending the set dancing session can kick up their heels on Tuesday evenings from 7- 8 O' clock. These classes offer and ideal opportunity for all interested youngsters in our parish to avail of expert tuition in both disciplines and enjoy these traditional Irish activities in a safe secure well supervised environment.

All Notes Prior to 2010 can be found in the Archive section