ST PATRICK'S DAY PARADE 2010 

Monaghan United FC are hoping to take part in the St Patrick's Day Parade in Monaghan town in 2010 and are inviting all members of Monaghan United's playing sides and coaches etc to participate.

Anyone wishing to take part,  should contact Julie-Ann Sherlock on 086 0417009.

 

COUNTY MONAGHAN TEAM GOLF CHALLENGE 2009

SPONSORED BY THE HILLGROVE HOTEL, MONAGHAN.

 

A very successful County Monaghan Team Golf Challenge 2009, sponsored by the Hillgrove Hotel, Monaghan and promoted by Monaghan United Football Club took place at Rossmore Golf Club on Saturday 3rd. October, 2009. The 4 person Team Event attracted a large entry.

 

While the day was windy, it was mainly dry and all teams who competed enjoyed the experience. There was some good scoring in the conditions and the winning teams were as follows:-

 

First place Barry Healy's Team, comprising of Terry Connolly, Darren Connolly, Martin McCabe and Mark Keogh emerged winners with 105 points. They win 4 Premium Tickets for Republic of Ireland v Italy at Croke Park on Saturday 10th. October.

Runners-up were Eddie Whelan's Team with 103 points. Tadhg Foley, Hugh Coll and Matt Waters were with Eddie. They win 4 Premium Tickets for Republic of Ireland v Montenegro at Croke Park on Wednesday 14th. October.

 

Third place was Kevin Maguire with Peadar Mullen, Vincent McCooey and Macartan McKenna with 101 points. They win a set of Nike Polo Shirts.

 

Nearest the pin at the 16th. was won by Kevin Maguire who was only 3ft. 6ins from the hole. and the longest drive at the 3rd. was won by Shane Douglas. Both of these prizes were donated by Upstairs Downstairs.

 

At the presentation function in the Clubhouse afterwards, Rossmore Club Captain Willie Cullen welcomed Monaghan United to Rossmore and complimented the Club on its organisation of the event. He spoke of the progress of Monaghan United in the development of its facilities and its progress on the football pitch. He congratulated all winners.

 

Martin Monahan, General Manager of the Hillgrove Hotel, who made the presentation to the winning Teams on behalf of the Hillgrove Hotel, congratulated Monaghan United football Club on the organisation of a very successful event and complimented John Heffernan and Eamonn White on the organising committee. He stated that the Hillgrove Hotel was associated with the sponsorship of this event for the past three years and were delighted to be part of the event and to support the work of Monaghan United.   Martin referred to the success of Monaghan United in continuing to develop facilities to a very high standard at Kingspan Century Park.

 

He referred also to the success of the Club at Senior level this Season and the very successful underage structure at the Club. He gave as example the success of two of its players, Mark Connolly and Aaron McCarey who have made it to Premiership Clubs in England. He wished the Club well in the future. Martin congratulated all winners and all who took part in the event.

 

Monaghan United Club Chairman, Jim McGlone, thanked Rossmore Golf Club for facilitating the event and complimented Rossmore on its very fine facilities. Jim thanked the main sponsors of the 2009 County Monaghan Team Golf Challenge, Colm and Audri Heron and the Hillgrove Hotel. He thanked Martin Monahan for his comments and being present to make the presentations to the winners. Chairman Jim also thanked all teams who entered the event and its was that that made the event the success it was. 

 

He said that Monaghan United hoped to continue with the Challenge in 2010. Mr. McGlone paid a special thanks also to the Tee and Associate sponsors for the event. He thanked John Heffernan and Eamonn White for the organization of the day. Finally he complimented Rossmore Golf Club and Captain Willie Cullen on the continued work at Rossmore Golf Club in the development of their course and facilities and wished a successful conclusion to the works.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monaghan United are delighted that Kingspan Century Park will play host to a Special Olympics Ireland Women's Football event on Saturday the 26th of September. Over 70 women on 10 teams from around the country will take part in the 5-a-side blitz with games kicking off at 11am.

 

The event is supported by Monaghan United and the FAI through their "Football for All" programme. Also, the commitment of the volunteers involved in the organisation of the event will ensure it is a most enjoyable day for all involved

 

Special Olympics Ireland provides year round training and competition opportunities for people with Intellectual disabilities. over 11,000 athletes participate in 12 sports through 431 clubs throughout the island of Ireland, these are supported by 18,000 volunteers. Of these there are 126 athletes in 5 Affiliated Groups in County Monaghan. These Groups are supported by 139 volunteers.

 

To get involved with Special Olympics either as an athlete or as a volunteer contact the Ulster regional Office on 028 9023 9023 or Special Olympics Ireland on 01 8823972