Three Roscommon clubs to contest national Scór na nÓg finals
The Elphin Novelty Act group will represent their club, county and province in Saturday’s All-Ireland Scór na nÓg finals in Monaghan.
The Hillgrove Hotel, Monaghan, will be a hotbed of GAA cultural fare on Saturday next, January 25th, for the All-Ireland Scór na nÓg finals.
Clubs from across the country, including three clubs from County Roscommon, have qualified through local, county and provincial rounds of the hugely popular U-17 competition.
On Saturday, the final four clubs remaining in each of the eight Scór disciplines will battle it out to bring the coveted Celtic Cross medals and All-Ireland titles back to their parishes.
County Roscommon will have wonderful representation in this weekend’s national decider with Kilglass Gaels, Kilmore and Elphin flying the “Primrose and Blue” in the Farney County.
In the Tráth na gCeisteanna (Question Time) competition, the Kilglass Gaels team of Tara Hall, Rory Conroy, Domhnall Diffley and Daniel Fallon will lead the charge. These young quiz enthusiasts are continuing their club’s remarkable tradition and reputation in Scór’s Question Time event. Kilglass Gaels remain the only club in Ireland to have won three All-Ireland Tráth na gCeisteanna titles in succession, winning four in five years.
Matthew Ffrench from Kilmore will make his second appearance on the All-Ireland Scór stage, having previously reached this level back in 2022. He has brought great entertainment to every round this year in the Aithriseoireacht/Scéalaíocht discipline, with his self-penned piece.
Matthew follows wonderful achievements for Roscommon clubs in this discipline, with the county’s most recent win coming from Katie Heneghan back in 2016.
Elphin are Roscommon’s last competitors on the day. A club traditionally famed for its prowess in the set dancing and question time, they have made great strides in the Novelty Act section in recent years. This Saturday, they make their very first appearance in the Scór na nÓg Novelty Act final.
The talented team of Annie Kelly, Ryan Carroll, Roise Keane, Patrick Kelly, Tara Nolan, Cillian Carney, Moya Kelly and Henry Gunn will hope their original piece can continue to draw delighted reactions, and bring a sixth national title back to the club. Elphin will hope to emulate St. Dominic’s All-Ireland win in 2023 and bring the Nuachleas title back to the county for another year.
Coiste Scór Ros Comáin wishes all of its fantastic competitors every good wish for the final as they represent their club, county and province. It salutes the efforts of their clubs and families in getting them to this top level. It is hoped that, most importantly, they enjoy this very special occasion and do Roscommon proud.
Anyone who is not making the journey north on Saturday can view the competition live through the TradTG4 Youtube channel. The event commences at 2 p.m.. Links to view the final will be shared on the Scór Roscomáin and Roscommon GAA social media pages.
The county finals of Scór Sinsir will take place on Saturday, March 8th, in Kilmurry Hall.
Coiste Scór appeals to all clubs to send at least one representative to the county final. Every club has people interested in quizzes, a singer or someone who is able to recite a poem.
Proceedings on March 8th will commence at 5.30 p.m. with the Tráth na gCeisteanna Boird (Table Quiz Round), with the top three progressing to the stage event. All other stage disciplines begin at 7 p.m..
Any club who would like to get involved or need more information, please contact 087 9145557/087 9471081 or e-mail irishculturalofficer.roscommon@gaa.ie.
