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OWENMORE GAELS
OWENMORE Gaels are seeking applications for Senior Team Manager for the 2017 season. The Senior team will be competing in Division Two of the Senior League and the Junior A Championship in the coming season. If interested please email secretary. owenmoregaels. sligo@ gaa. ie
Owenmore Gaels are looking to build a stand for supporters in the New Year and are looking for donations. For more information contact the club Facebook page or Club Treasurer Niall Hodgins on 0877609420.
The Owenmore Gaels AGM takes place on December 4th in the clubhouse at 6pm. If you are interested in putting your name forward for a committee position you must attend the meeting or contact the club via Facebook page or email secretary. owenmoregaels. sligo@ gaa. ie. All members are encouraged to attend.
The Club is running its annual Christmas Table Quiz in Connolly’s Pub on 23rd December. All support is much appreciated for what is always a great night.
The Owenmore Gaels Lotto is now available online, check the Owenmore Gaels Facebook page for details.
The next Lotto Draw takes place in Cullen’s Bar on Monday 28th November for the € 5300 Jackpot. All continued support for the Lotto is greatly appreciated.
ST FARNAN’S
EVERYONE is invited to celebrate with us at our End of Year Social in The Flying Horse on Saturday, Dec 3rd at 9pm. Medals will be presented to The Benson Cup winning team and runner up medals to the minor team.
Other awards will also be presented. Special guest on the night is Ross Donovan. A buffet will be served. Raffle on the night. Please support.
Underage coaches are asked to attend a workshop in Skreen Community Centre on Tuesday, Nov 29th at 7 30pm. Congratulations to St. Farnan’s Instrumental Music Group which won the Sligo final of Scór na nÓg on Saturday in Ballintogher.
The members of the group are Ciara Mc Gee, Lorna Mc Guinness, Claire and Edel Dunne.
They will represent Sligo in the Connaught final.
Congratulations to The Windmill Players on a fantastic run with their play “It runs in the family “in Dromore West at the weekend.
The play will be staged in The Hawkswell Theatre on January 12/ 13 th. Well done to Karl Hannon who won € 115 in the 50/ 50 draw.
The next draw will be held on Sunday, Dec 4th. Please continue to support this vital fundraiser for the club.
The club extends sympathy to the families, relatives and friends of the late Ada Morrison, Dromore West, Agnes Gallagher ( USA and late of Dromore West), and Peter Kilgannon( Enniskillen and late of Dunowla). Ar Dheis Dé go raibh siad. family Chaffpool, on the death of Kathleen. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam
ST MOLAISE GAELS
CONGRATULATIONS to our Figure Dancing Team and Drama Group both winners of Scor na nOg County Titles in Ballintogher on Saturday evening last.
Included were Aoife Hayes, Dylan Cummins, Edward McDonagh, Emma Gannon, Loretta Haran, Ruairi Carroll, Tristan Watters, Anna Siberry, Pearse Lenehan, Nicole Lenehan, Shane Parkes, Keisha McLaughlin, Olli White, Enya Kilfeather, Daragh Hennigan, Amy Hyndman. Well done also to Aoife Hayes in the Recitation Competition, Aine McSharry in Solo Singing and to the Music Group of Caoimhe Gilroy, Loretta Haran, Shona Murtagh, Diarmuid and Aveen Dunleavy on brilliant performances.
Thanks also to those who prepared all our Entries including Kerrie Herity, Mary Gallagher, Paddy Sexton and Tom Hayes.
The Club Christmas Market takes place this Sunday Dec 4th from 12.00pm to 6.00pm with loads of entertainment for all the family.
Admission is 10 euro for the whole family. The next Lotto Jackpot Draw takes place on Monday Dec 12that 8.30pm. Thank you to everyone for their continued support for this important fundraiser.
BUNNINADDEN
A great night was had by all in the Hill Hotel Gurteen last Saturday night, Bunninadden Community Park Committee would like to thank the Strictly Come Dancing Group also everyone for coming along and supporting such a great cause , theDuchenne Muscular Dystrophy Research Project.
On the night a total of € 2,045 was collected this was an outstanding amount. A special word of thanks to all our sponsors of prizes on the night, they were as follows Padraig Rogers Ballymote, John Lavin Ballymote, O’Hehirs Bakery Sligo, Horkins Garden Centre Sligo, Halfords Sligo, PC World Sligo, Homebase Sligo, Tesco Sligo, Boot’s Sligo, Pet Stop Retail Park Sligo, Feehily’s flowers Carraroe Sligo, Sligo Fuels, Clr Paul Taylor Gurteen, Padraig O Dowd Gurteen, Damien and Fiona Tansey Gurteen, Aurivo Gurteen, Maureen O Dowd Gurteen, John O Flaherty, Super Valu Ballymote, Harry’s Bar Sligo, Henry’s filling Station Ballymote, Richard Brennan Bunninadden, The Hill Hotel Gurteen, Discount Store Gurteen and Liz And Bernard Hunt Gurteen.
There is still an opportunity for anybody who still wishes to donate to this fundraiser over the coming week, before the Cheque is made payable. Thanks again to everyone. The AGM of Ballinalack Community Park is on Friday the 9th of December at 9: 30. It will take place in Community Park meeting room all members are asked to attend and new members are also welcome.
ENNISCRONE/ KILGLASS
WITH the playing season now concluded, attention turns to off the field activities. Our Annual General Meeting will take place in January, while our Dinner Dance is pencilled in for early February. Before all that, however, is our annual Married vs Singles match on December 27th where all proceeds raised will go towards Diabetes Ireland.
It promises to be another entertaining encounter and a great day of fun! Keep an eye out for further details in the coming weeks.
The indoor astro turf complex at Quigabar is really taking shape with the block work now underway.
There has been major progress in recent weeks and we thank those working on the project for their efforts to date. Follow our Facebook page and website for updates.
It is hoped the development will be finished early in the New Year.
An underage coaching workshop, aimed at coaches from the U- 6 to U- 12 age group and any aspiring coaches will take place on November 29th from 7.30pm to 9pm in Dromard.
Anyone wishing to take part should contact our coaching officer, John Paul Carden on ( 087) 2919404. There was no winner of last weekend’s blotto draw. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.
DRUMCLIFFE/ ROSSES POINT
WE congratulate our former club player Brian McAteer ( Rahaberna) who recently captained the Dunedin Connollys GAA club in Edinburgh to the All- Britain football Championship title.
We wish Brian and his team- mates well in their All- Ireland junior club championship quarter- final against the Leinster champions Rosenallis ( Laois) this Saturday Dec 3rd.
Our Club AGM will take place in the Radisson Hotel in Ballincar on Sunday, December 11th. Confirmation of the start time will appear on our Social Media pages this week. UNDERAGE coaching in the club on Saturday mornings at 11 am, all welcome. Bingo on Thursday night at 9 pm in Collooney Hall , the jackpot continues to grow and is now € 7,150 in 48 numbers, it could be a Very Happy Christmas , please come early. Doubles 40 x 20 competition is now in week 3 , draw and match details are available on fastcourts, please ensure all results are texted to Conal Cannon on 087 2414355. Handball foundation coaching course took place in Collooney last Sunday under the expert guidance of Darragh Ruane and was well attended and enjoyed by coaches from all the clubs. The club would like to extend sympathy to the Chambers family following their recent bereavement. Handball County board A. G. M. on Tuesday 29- 11- 2016 at 8.30 pm in Collooney.
ST JOHN’S
THE St Johns club AGM was held in The Sligo Park Hotel on Sunday 27th. The outgoing chairman Ray Henry welcomed the sizeable gathering, especially the new members, to the meeting. Reports on the year’s activities were presented by Runai Sarah Mc Namara and this was followed by Treasurer Seamus Flanagan’s report and the reports from the various team managers, the Pitch, Finance and Lotto Committees. The election of club officers for the coming year then took place. The new Chairman is Offaly native Seamus Casey who has been very active with Bord na nOG, Sarah Mc Namara continues as Secretary and Niamh Walsh is once again assistant secretary. Seamus Flanagan is treasurer and Liam Cashell is his assistant. The club Presidents are Gene Flynn and Paddy Galvin while Frs Jim Murray, Dominic Gillooly, Stephen Walsh and Pat Lombard are the club patrons. John Leyden and Charlie Jordan continue as Co Board Reps while Micheal O’Bairead is An tOifeagach Gaeilge aris. The PRO is Tommy Mc Manus with Peter Scully as assistant. C Jordan is the Coaching Officer and Gerard Egan is the Substance Abuse Officer while T Mc Manus will act as Health and Welfare Officer and G. Egan will be Children’s Officer. Fergal Henry continues as Club Registrar as does Niall Gordon in the post of Club Development Officer and Colm Nevin as Insurance Officer.
The Committees for Pitch, Finance, Social and IT will be finalised at the next club meeting which will be held on Dec 14th. The lotto draw on Nov 26th was held in Harrys Bar, High St. THE numbers drawn were 8, 12, 24, 25 and there was no winner of the 10,000 Euro Jackpot prize. THE 25 Euro consolation prize winners were Paul Mc Gonigle, Carraroe ; Pat Helbert, Carraroe; The Monday Club, c/ o Blue Lagoon Bar ; and Pat Togher , Cairns Hill. THE St John’s Boston Tea Party will be held in the Radisson Hotel, Ballincar on January 28th . KEEP that date in your social diary. The club extends sympathy to the Blake family, Carraroe on the recent death of Mary’s mother, Johanna Battles in Boyle. BALLYMOTE GAA held their AGM last Saturday night. Returning officers Chairman Frank Gallagher, Vice Chair Pat McGrath, Secretary Maria White, Vice Secretary Aidan Caffrey, Treasurer Pamela Brennan, Vice treasurer John Vahey, Children’s Welfare Officer Monica Beirne Henry, Bord na Og Chairman Liam Boland, Coaching Officer Fergal Sexton, and Health and Wellbeing James Lyons. Welcome to new committee members. The club expresses deepest sympathy the families of Esther Cassidy, Adrain Healy and John Underwood. Ar dheis Do go raibh a anam dilis. Well done to Aaron Healy and Eamonn Scanlon winners of Poker Classic. 25 card drive continues every Friday night, this week held in Doddys Bar. U6 nursery continues next Wednesday night at 6pm in Colaiste Mhuire Gym, this will be the final training session. Thank you to all parents who help out. The club are having a Christmas party 23rd December in Gormleys Corner House. Everyone welcome, a chance to get together, reflect on 2016, and look forward to 2017. SUPPORTERS Club St Pats have launched their new look supporters club. There are three levels to chose from with great prizes in quarterly draws including All Ireland tickets and vouchers for hotel breaks! Club officials will be promoting membership in the lead up to Christmas. Joker Jackpot St Pats Joker Jackpot now stands @ € 1900 as their was no winner in last weekend draw. Next draw takes place on Saturday 10th of December @ 10.15pm in The Beach Bar. Tickets available from all usual outlets.
Thank you for your continued support. Winners in last draw were Joyce Greer, Mark Boland, & Ella Boland. St Pats A. G. M will take place on Friday December 9th @ 9.30pm in the Community Centre. The club urge all members to attend and welcome any new members. St Pats ladies will hold a cake sale on Sunday December 18th @ 12noon in the Community Centre.
ST MICHAEL’S
ST Michaels AGM for 2016 is on Saturday 3rd Dec at 8pm in the Community Centre, Ballintogher. All welcome.