GRASSROOTS
Paul Keyes every success in his new move to Africa to work with the UN in Congo. The Keyes family have been involved with the club at various underage levels. We wish Paul well with his ‘ next step’. We extend our deepest sympathy to the Rooney family in Glencar following the death of Mark at the weekend following a lengthy illness. Ladies St Pats Ladies created history on Saturday last when they capture the county junior title. St Pats Ladies were formed last year and were defeated by Calry/ St Josephs in their first final last season. In this year’s final St Pats faced Shamrock Gaels and ran out winners on the scoreline of 6- 8 to 2- 8. Shamrock Gaels battled hard but in the final quarter St Pats upped their work rate to secure their well deserved title. St Pats now qualify for the Connacht Championship were they will face St James who are based in the east side of Galway City. The game is fixed for 15th of October. Full details of game will be know in the coming weeks. The club congratulate the ladies on their magnificent win. A huge amount of praise must go to team manager Martin Giblin for the work and time he has put in over the last two years. The club wish to thank Martin and his selector Claire Walsh for all the efforts. Also thanks to all the players for all the work and to everyone who helped behind the scenes. The club call on all our supporters to support the girls in the semi final on the 15th of October.
St Pats Minors accounted for Geevagh in the championship on Friday last to book their place in the final. St Pats will play Ballymote in the final on Friday next Sept 23th at 6pm in The Centre of Excellence Scarden. Please support. U13’ s
St Pats played away to Tourlestrane in the Feile on Tuesday and were defeated. St Pats host Castleconnor on Tuesday evening September 20th at 6.15pm and then face have a home game against Curry in their next outing on Sunday next September 25th at 11am Joker Jackpot St Pats Joker Jackpot now stands at € 1400 as their was no winner in last weekend’s draw. Next draw takes place on Saturday October 1st in Rafters Bar at 10pm Tickets available from all usual outlets. The club thank you for your continued support. Winners in last weekend’s draw were Tom Dooner, Martin Clarke and Noel Knox. Club Membership St Pats club membership is now due. Membership cost € 20 and helps with the running of the club for the year. All member will enter a draw for tickets for All Ireland replay. The club asked any business that may be interested in supporting upcoming club fundraiser to please contact any committee member. Further details for draw for tickets will appear in next week’s notes. Winners in draw for All Ireland Tickets were Shaunagh Brady, Cara Avery, and Laura McMunn.
ST MARY’S
WITH the Seniors in prepara- tion mode for the Belfry Senior Championship on Saturday October 2nd our second team faced St Michaels in a division 3 final played out in the Centre of Excellence Scarden. A team was pulled together giving priority to players who had performed with credit throughout the championship. Michaels showed their ambition and desire to progress into Division 2 and early in the first half they notched up a couple of quick scores. St Mary’s struggled to reach the pace of the game and were punished by an ever advancing tide of determined St Michael’s attacks. With a renewed desire and nothing to lose in the second half, the men in red came out fighting. In his debut at senior level Jack McDonagh showed the hunger some lacked and he rewarded himself with a well- taken goal. David Cummings playing in his 34th consecutive year of adult football, reeled back the years and showed his ability as a full forward and grabbed a well taken point after great play. Fight and hunger was shown in the second half as Michaels emptied their bench but unfortunately we lost the game. Off pitch credit should be handed to the interim manager Aiden Murphy and his assistant Simon Buckley for all their efforts keeping the team going throughout the last few months. The City leagues continue on Mondays and Wednesday with the fading light splitting the U9 and U11 teams. The Ladies intermediate team suffered an agonizing second final defeat in a row despite a determined effort in Markievicz Park on Saturday afternoon.
CALRY/ ST JOSEPH’S
THE under 13 Féile team had a good win over St Michaels during the week they now face Coolera/ Strandhill on Tuesday evening at Hazelwood. The Hurlers had a very comprehensive victory over Naomh Eoin in the Championship to progress to the semi- finals. The replay for the relegation play- off v Easkey is fixed for Saturday next 24th at 5pm ( as per Sligo Gaa website), venue yet to be decided.
COLLOONEY HANDBALL
GOOD luck to those players representing Sligo and Connaught in next weekends 60 x 30 All Ireland finals. Club meeting on Tuesday the 27- 09- 2016 at 8.30pm. Bingo on Thursday night at 9 pm in Collooney Hall, jackpot is now € 6,650 in 46 numbers , please come early. The club would like to extend sympathy to the Earls and Jones families following their recent bereavements.
ST MICHAEL’S
THE Junior team played St Mary’s in the final of the Division 3 League on Saturday evening in Scarden. St Michaels ran out winners with a 11 point margin. The team on duty was E McLoughlin. G Walsh. J Boles. P Kelly. G McGowan. N Clancy. O Gilmartin. P McTiernan. B Taaffe. R McLoughlin. P Murray. J Haran. J Mackey. A Taaffe. Dwayne Kelly. Subs used P Flanagan. S Clancy. P Clarke. G Kelly. M Kelly. K Carty. R Healy. The championship final may take place on 1st October this has yet to be confirmed. Training continues as usual and a full turn out is expected.