GRASSROOTS

COOLANEY/MULLINABREENA

A very successful and enjoyable Cul Camp was held in Coolaney last week. Thanks to everyone who supported and helped in organising this event.Coaching for U.6, U.8 and U.10 takes place in the Community Park, Coolaney every saturday morning between 10am and 11am. Our Club is delighted to announce that we will host a fundraising Rock gig featuring Shane McGowan, Seamie O Dowd and Kieran Quinn on Friday 27th October in St Bridgid’s Hall, Tubbercurry.This promises to be a great night. More details later. We are currently running a fundraising Hotel Getaway Prize draw with a prize fund of over 1500 euro. Tickets are 10 euro each. The Draw will take place on Sunday 10th September.The Monthly meeting will take place on Tuesday 8th August at 9pm, in St. Nathy’s Hall. The U.14 team had a good win over Geevagh in the championship on Friday evening, the full time score was 5-15 to 0-10, training continues on Tuesday evening at 7pm, in Nace O Dowd park. Our U.16 team defeated Calry last week in their first game in the championship with the game ending on a score of 9-7 to 5-7, they are now at home to Owenmore Gaels on Monday 14th at 7pm. The U.12 team play St. Michaels in Ballintogher on Tuesday 8th at 7pm. The Minor team play Castleconnor on Thursday 10th at 7pm, in St.Brendan’s Park.

ST JOHN’S

FAMILY Fun Sports Day 2017 THE St Johns club wishes to express a huge thank you to the many sponsors who contributed so generously to help make this Garland Sunday such a successful event in Stenson Park. Without your valuable assistance this wonderful community event would not have been possible. A big thank you is also due to chief organiser Fergal Kelly and his team of volunteers who organised this great event.

ST Johns Summer Camp THIS camp will be held from Tues August 15th to Thurs 17th in Stenson Park, Cuilbeg from 10.00am to 2.30pm each day. Cost is E20. Register at 9.30am on Tues 15th August. Camp Director is John Reilly. Following the success of last week’s Cul Camp everybody is looking forward to having another great few days in Cuilbeg. FOR more information on these and other club activities check the club website www.stjohsgaa.ie UNDER 16 Championship OUR U16 team played out a 3-13 to 4-10 draw away to Shamrock Gaels in the B Championship last Mon. On Mon next Aug 14th they play Castleconnor in Stenson Park at 7.00 in Round 2. MINOR Championship

OUR minor team, fresh from their success in the League, begin their Championship campaign with an away fixture in Ransboro on Thurs 10th at 7.00 when they take on Coolera-Strandhill in Round 1. On Aug 24th they are at home to Geevagh/St Michaels in Round 2 and on Sept 15th they play St Patricks in Dromard. UNDER 14 Championship OUR K & D Developments-sponsored Under 14 team suffered a second defeat in the U14 B Championship when an understrength team were defeated by Calry-St Josephs in Stenson Park by 4-11 to1-10. The next game in this competition is away to Easkey on Friday Aug 18th.

UNDER 12 Boys

OUR U.12 team travel to Kilcoyne Park, Tubbercurry to take on the Tubbercurry-Cloonacool in the semi final of the Shield Competition on Tuesday August 8th at 7pm. Our U12 boys played a very useful challenge game against Boyle in Cuilbeg last week and came out on top on a 0-16 to 0-9 scoreline after an impressive second half performance. INTERMEDIATE Championship ON Sat next Aug 12 our senior team begin their campaign in the Intermediate championship when they travel out West to St Brendan’s Park, Castleconnor to take on Enniscrone-Kilglass in Round 1 of a 3 team group – St Patricks are the third team. Enniscrone-Kilglass go into the game fresh from their success in the Div 3 League final but if our lads show some of the good play they are capable of then they should be well in the game. Team manager Dara McGarty and his selectors will be hopeful that some of the players who have been injured will be able to return to strengthen the team. We wish them good luck on Saturday.

ST John’s Lotto

THE draw in The St Johns Lotto for a Jackpot of E10,950 was held on Sat Aug 5th.The numbers drawn were 3,4,15,28.There was no winner of the Jackpot. The winners of the consolation prizes were Francis Kelly, Cranmore Place; Liam Tighe, C/O Crozon Inn; Daniel Feeney, Meadow Vale and Philip Morrisson, Crozon Downes. Tickets for the next draw on Sat Aug 19th can be purchased in Mc Morrow’s Shop, Cairns rd.; The Blue lagoon, Riverside; Clifford Electrical, Carraroe; The Crozon Inn; Canning’s House and Garden, Pearse Rd.; Molly Fulton’s Bar and Restaurant, Carraroe or from any club members. Thank you to all our Lotto players.

St John’s Magazine ARTICLES are still been accepted for our celebration magazine so if you are interested in writing an article –long or short- on any aspect of the life of St Johns over the last 30 years then please get in touch with me at 086 0793791. WEDDING Bells

THE St Johns club send congratulations and best wishes for a long and happy life together to Mr and Mrs Fiacra Mooney who got married recently.

COOLERA/STRANDHILL

LOTTO

THE lotto numbers drawn on Monday July 31st were 9, 10, 16 and 22. There was no winner of the €2800 jackpot. Lotto tickets are available from Keane’s Supermarket, Bree’s Bar, Margaret’s Café and also from Joe Gildea. The draw takes place every Monday in the clubhouse. The new jackpot is €2900.

JUNIOR Ladies through to Championship Final

THE junior ladies finished their championship group stage with a home win against St. Molaise Gaels on Sunday. After a slow start the girls settled into the game when Laura-Ann Laffey goaled from a penalty. This was followed by two points before Meadhbh Kenneally scored the first of her two goals to open up a sizeable lead. With Ruth Goodwin running from midfield, gaps opened up in the visitors’ defence and by half time Coolera-Strandhill led by 3-07 to 1-02. Three second-half points from Ciara Redmond, added to three more from Laura-Ann set the platform for a solid second period. Attracta Halloran was also on the score-sheet with a brace of points and Ciara Healy finished off a super team move with a well taken score, before Meadhbh Kenneally settled the tie with her second goal. In what was a very good team performance, there were some fine individual performances. In addition to Ruth Goodwin and Ciara Redmond in midfield, Jacqui Mulligan led the defence, well supported by Gráinne Redmond, Ellen Monaghan and Caoimhe O’ Sullivan. Laura-Ann Laffey caused endless problems for the Molaise Gaels defence, while Meadhbh Kenneally and Attracta Halloran were also very effective. The girls now go on to play the County Final on September 16th at 12.00 in Markievicz Pk. Team; Sarah Lindsay, Aislinn Doggett, Virginia Mulligan, Gráinne Redmond, Caoimhe O’ Sullivan, Jacqui Mulligan (0-01), Ellen Monaghan, Ruth Goodwin (0-02), Ciara Redmond (0-03), Jessica Halloran (Deborah Kelly), Laura-Ann Laffey (1-06), Attracta Halloran (0-02), Pamela Higgins (Ciara Healy (0-01)), Meadhbh Kenneally (2-01), Eimear McCallion.

SENIOR Hurling Championship OUR senior hurlers had a good win in round four of the championship with a home fixture against Tourlestrane on Sat. last Aug. 5th. at Ransboro Park. The last round match of the championship will be a home fixture against Tubbercurry and will take place in the last weekend in August. TEAM: Colm Scanlon, Cathal Burke, Niall Cadden (Capt.), Jonathan Porter, Thomas Moran, R. Redmond, Conor Gillen (0-2), Frankie O Flynn (1-2), David Kilrehill (2-0), Gary Cadden (0-5), Brian Tobin (0-2), Marc Comerford (0-2), Kieran Prior (0-2), Conor O Mahony (2-2), Colm Parke (0-2). Subs. used - Fionn Morrissey, Sean Callaghan, Sean Chambers, Shane Brenan, Luke Comerford. U10 Hurling

TRAINING continues on Saturday at 10.45 to 12 at Ransboro pitch for underage hurlers. The excitement is building for the young hurlers as they will be heading to Croke Park on Sunday to take in the Cork v Waterford All Ireland Semi Final. U14 Championship

A depleted under 14 panel took on St. Michael’s in Ransboro last Friday. While the boys started well and were in contention for much of the first half, their opponents were just too strong on the evening and built up a substantial lead heading in to half time. This was despite the best efforts of the defence, in particular Naoise Brennan, Ryan Young and Jamie Walsh, and some fantastic saves from Cathal Morahan in goals. The second half followed the same pattern with our boys starting well, putting some nice passing moves together. Central to this were Liam Gilligan and Ross Doherty in midfield, supported in the attack by Mark McDaniel and Donncha Beirne who ran tirelessly at the visitors defence. Unfortunately it wasn’t to be, but they still have another chance to make the semi-finals. Team; Cathal Morahan, Jamie Kilfeather, Naoise Brennan, Tadhg Doggett, Ryan Young, Jamie Walsh, Ross Doherty, Liam Gilligan, Donncha Beirne, Mark McDaniel, Cathal Ballantine, Ben Byrne, Jakub Krajluski; subs; Oran Harte, Ben Cawley, Aaron Lindsay.

U16 Girls

THE under 16 girls got their championship campaign off to a winning start with a comprehensive victory over St. Nathy’s in Ransboro last Thursday. Dominating in all areas from the throw in, they ran up a very impressive 8-12 over the hour. Top scorers were Sarah McCormack with 4-04 and Amy Hampson who scored 2-05 proving that she is just as comfortable in front of goals as she is defending them. Others to score were Aislinn Doggett and Roisin Heneghan who both raised green flags, the remaining points coming from Eilis Burke (0-02) and Cliodhna O’ Sullivan (0-01). This was a great team performance from Sarah Lindsay in goals, who was very safe when called upon and whose kick-outs were very effective, to all the subs who contributed as much as everyone. Gráinne Redmond and Caoimhe O’ Sullivan led the defence, ably assisted by Holly Gilligan, Nadine Deering, Eimear Callaghan and Amy Deering. The midfield pair of Aislinn Doggett and Cliodhna O’ Sullivan impressed, as did Eva Schoen when introduced for the injured Aislinn. Up front, in addition to Amy Hampson and Sarah McCormack, there were good performances from Ellen Prior, Ruth Conlon-Oates, Eilis Burke and Roisin Heneghan. The girls’ next tie is an away match with CT Gaels on August 17th.

ST FARNAN’S

THE minor and under 16 teams are both in action this week in the championship. On Thursday the minors play St. Mary’s in the first round of the B championship in Templeboy at 7pm. On Monday next St. Farnan’s /St. Pat’s under 16’s play Tubbercurry/ Cloonacool in their first round of the A championship .On Tuesday the under 12 team plays away to Eastern Harps in the league semi final. On Friday last the under 14 team put in a good performance ,despite losing against Ballymote/ Bunninadden in the second round of the A championship. ON Thursday last Easkey / St. Farnan’s minor hurlers had a comfortable win over Tourlestrane in the minor hurling championship. Well done to the club players involved with Western Gaels on their defeat of Calry/ St. Joseph’s on Saturday.

HARD luck to James Weir and Sligo minors on the narrow defeat by Derry in the All Ireland quarter final. Good luck to the club players involved with Sligo minor hurling team on Saturday against Meath. THE 50/50 draw will take place on Sunday, August 13th. Please support. Tickets @€2 are available to purchase in The Still, The Flying Horse, Costcutters and The Beach Bar. Thank you to all who donated to our used clothing collection recently.

EASTERN HARPS

OUR Senior men start their championship on Sunday where they take on St. Marys in Markievicz Park at 6pm. Our ladies lost their final championship game to St. Nathys last Sunday and didn’t progress to the next stage. We would like to thank the management team of Gabriel Gallagher and Morgan McCormack for all their dedication and commitment throughout the year. Our U16 boys drew with Geevagh / St. Michaels in a very entertaining game in the 1st round of their championship on a score line of 4:11 a piece. They play Curry in the next round on August 21st at 7pm in Keash. Commiseration to the Sligo Minors who lost out to Derry last Saturday in the All Ireland quarter final. Our minors start their championship on Thursday where they are away to Tubbercurry/Cloonacool with throw in at 7pm. Our U14 boys are away to Geevagh on the same day with a throw in of 7pm. Our U16 girls beat Eoghan Rua last Wednesday in the first round of their championship. Our Minor girls play St. Nathys on Wednesday in a rearranged championship game. Our Buy a block fundraiser is proving very successful and there will be another 4 monthly draws before the final draw in November which has over 4k in prize money. Tickets can be purchased from any executive member and also on line by visiting www.easternharps.com. Bingo continues every Friday night in Gurteen Hall at 8.30pm. The jackpot is €1,800 in 46 calls or less. The in house lotto is €600.

ST PATRICK’S

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 coming weeks. Please contact Mark on 087 6183392 or any committee member for further details.The club all thank you for your support.

JOKER Jackpot. St Pats Joker Jackpot now stands @ €3700 as their was no winner in last weekend draw. Next draw takes place on Saturday August 19th @ 10.15pm in the Beach Bar. Tickets available from all usual outlets. Thank for your continued support.Winners in draw were Eithne Haugh, Declan Kevany, Catherine Kilgallen. KELLOGGS GAA Cul Camp. St Pats hosted the Cul Camp last week. A big thanks to all the coaches involved and all at the centre for their help. Over ninety kids attended and enjoyed thev week. SENIOR Team News St Pats Seniors will face Enniscrone/Kilglass on the 19th of August in Castleconnor @ 7pm. in the championship. LADIES Team News St Pats Ladies training continues on Tuesday and Friday evening’ St Pats play Curry in the league playoff details to follow.

MINOR Team News St Pats Minors travel to face Geevagh/St Michaels in the opening round of the championship on Thursday next @ 7pm in Ballintogher.

U16’S Team News St Pats /St Farnans U16’s face Tubbercurry/ Cloonacool in their opening game of the championship on August 14th @ 7pm Dromard.

U 14’s Team News St Pats/St Farnans U14’s hosted to Ballymote/ Bunninadden in the championship on Friday last but were defeated Their next game is home to Curry on August 18th @ 7pm in Templeboy.

U 12’s Team News. St Pats U12’s will play away to Curry in the league semi final on Tuesday August 15th @ 7pm. THIS Tuesday night August 8th our two Boys U12 squads are in League semi final action at home at 7.00pm. In the Shield competition our Division I squad play Ballymote/Bunninadden while our Division III team play neighbours Drumcliffe/Rosses point in the Cup competition.

OUR U16 Girls had a good home win against St MIchaels in the Championship on Thursday last. THIS Saturday evening August 12th our senior men open their Championship campaign with a fixture against Cooler/Strandhill in Markievicz Park at 5.pm. While preparations for the game have not been helped by a lengthy injury list Gaels have prepared well in recent weeks though the postponement of our league fixture against Calry/St Josephs last weekend has meant a long break from competitive action heading into Saturdays fixture.

OUR annual “Cash for Clobber” fundraiser will conclude shortly. If anyone has old clothes and footwear that they don’t need the Club would be delighted to take these. Goods can be left at the Club rooms on any Saturday morning or for the next few weeks during our Camp Friday events. OUR popular Friday Camp for boys and girls ages 5 to 13 returns this Friday August 11th running from 10,00am to 2.00pm. Cost is 5 euro per child payable on the morning.

OUR junior ladies went down to defeat against Coolera/Strandhill in the Championship on Sunday morning last but produced a fine display in what will be their last competitive fixture of the season. Well done to the Panel and Management Team on a season that has seen a number of younger players joining the squad and offering much encouragement for the years ahead.

NEXT Monday night August 14th our U16 Boys have a 2nd round A championship fixture away to Easkey/Enniscrone at 7.00pm OUR next Club Lotto draw takes place on Monday next August 14th at 8.30pm. Jackpot now stands at 2,800 euros. Thanks to all for their continued support for this important fundraiser.

THE Club extends deepest sympathies to the Leonard family Aughagad on the death of John Leonard. John was a great GAA supporter particularly of the Sligo senior team.

CLOONACOOL

HARD luck to the Sligo Minor team who went out of the championship to Derry on Saturday last by the narrowest of margins. We were represented on the panel by Oisin Grehan and Conall Ryan. THE U/12 team have a double engagement with one team away to St. Marys in the championship and the other playing St. Johns at home in the Shield final on Tuesday 8th August. All support will be appreciated for all teams in the weeks ahead.

THE U14s play away against Castleconnor in the championship on Friday 11th of August next. U/16 are away to St. Farnans in the championship on Monday 14th August, they got a bye in the last round.

OUR minors are at home to Eastern Harps on Thursday 10th August in the championship. OUR Junior squad will play Curry in the championship in Corran Park Ballymote on Sunday next 13th August at 12 noon.