GRASSROOTS
prestigious sevens competition which is an integral part of the All-Ireland football final weekend. Keep an eye on our social media pages for more on this. Well done to the four Benbulben Gaels U12 hurlers who, under the guidance of their coach Declan O’Brien, finished runners-up in the Sligo GAA hurling skills finals at Scarden last Friday evening. Conor Keaney, Matthew Percy, Donnchadh O’Brien & Micheal Carroll will be one of two clubs to represent Sligo in the Connacht skills finals in the coming weeks. Our U14 hurlers, who’ve already qualified for the county final, beat Naomh Eoin in the championship last Tuesday. The previous evening, our U16s lost narrowly to the same opposition by 5-7 to 3-9. Congratulations to Eoghan Smith who was part of the Sligo county side which beat Mayo last Friday evening to win the Ted Webb Shield for 2017. One of our nursery coaches John Deacy, is running the Dublin City Marathon next month for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Ireland. You can donate to this worthing by visiting his fundraising page on the the everydayhero.com website or by visiting the GAA club’s Facebook page. Drumcliffe Handball Club is holding a meeting this Thursday, Sept 14th in Oxfield Centre at 8pm. We extend sympathy to the Keane family in Rosses Point following the death of Deirdre Durkin (nee Conlon), Knockvicar, last week.
COLLOONEY HANDBALL
Underage coaching in Collooney this Saturday at 11am ,all welcome. It was a busy weekend for all involved in Sligo handball, with Collooney hosting Connaught underage semi-finals on Saturday. Well done to Darragh Burke , Castleconnor , u 12 and Mark Tigue , Ballymote , u 13 who won their semifinals. Also on Saturday , Michael Bruen and Gerry Coleman at MDB grade overcame Galway opposition in St Colmans , Roscommon. On Sunday 4 more Sligo pairs returned to Roscommon , with victory for Peter Chambers and Stanley Harte in the EMBD and Kevin Meehan and Mark Murphy at 035BD , both against Galway challengers. Well done to all players and clubs involved over the weekend and congratulations to our Connaught title winners.
There is a County board meeting on 12-09-2017 in Castleconnor at 8-30 p.m. Bingo next Thursday at 9 p.m , the jackpot is €4,900 in 42 numbers , please come early.
SHAMROCK GAELS
TICKETS are still on sale for two All Ireland Tickets with the draw this Thursday - only €5 available from any club member – if you are not in, you can’t win. Thanks to all who attended the club forum last week end. The data gathered will now be used as the basis for the Club Development Plan – more at a later date. The club will be hosting ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in a major fundraising event on 17th November in the Clayton Hotel. The senior team have been drawn against St Johns in the semi-final of the Intermediate Championship on the weekend of 23rd September while the junior team advance to the Quarter Final of the A Championship next Saturday against Owenmore Gaels – time and venue to be decided. The U16 Girls had a 6-14 to 3-5 win over Eoghan Rua last week and now take on Owenmore Gaels this Thursday a 6.30PM in Riverstown Park where a win will see the Girls into the Championship final. The team was: Meabh McDermott, Ellie McDermott, Laoise King, Isobel Clark, Chloe McTiernan, Amy Healy, Jade Lyons (1-2), Eala McDermott (0-2), Ceili Faughnan (0-2), Erin Mullaney, Jane Benson (0-1), Makayla McLoughlin (2-5), Nadine Hargadon (3-2). Subs: Aine Kearns, Leah Monahan, Danielle McGovern, Kate Brehony, Jessica Crowley, Grace O’Carroll. Hard luck to the Girls U14’s who exited from the championship after losing to CT Gaels last Monday. The team was: Emma O’Carroll, Lucy Williams, Kate Brady, Meghan Potter, Eleanor Murphy, Andie Brady, Lara Swan, Ceili Faughnan, (0-5), Ellie McDermott (1-0), Ruby Clark, Nadine Hargadon (0-1), Nola Eivers, Amy Willis (2-0), Ana McCann, Meave Lyons (1-1). Subs used: Emma Crowley, Eimear Kelly. Thanks to managers Catherine Tuohy and Tom Faughnan for their work with the team this year. We had our last coaching session of the year last Saturday with a visit from Boyle who played our U8 and U10’s while the U6’s enjoyed skills, obstacles course and games to bring the season to a close. Thanks to all the coaches for their time and commitment during the year: U10 - Declan Brehony, Stephen Rooney, Bryan Johnson and Danielle Mullen; U8 - Andrew Malone, David Wimsey, Martin Cassidy, Neil Fitzpatrick and Fiona Lyons; U6 - Mairead Tuohy, Ciaran Garry, Michael Tonry, Patricia Willis, Nadine Barrett, Donie McDermott, Shane Quigley and Noel Jinks. Thanks also to the Senior players who attended during the year to referee and assist with coaching. Thanks also to Ursula Lyons and Mary Quinn and parents who assisted with tea and refreshments. The U13 Boys féile team play Drumcliffe in Riverstown Park this Tuesday at 6.15PM. The Minor boys play Tourlestrane in Coola Thursday at 6.15PM. There was no winner of the lotto last weekend with the numbers drawn 8, 12, 27, 29. There was one match 3 winner, Seamus Galvin. The jackpot now stands at €2,000 with the next draw Saturday 23rd in Tommy Macs.
ST MARY’S
OUR U10 girls travelled to Ballisodare last Tuesday, and put on an impressive display against strong opposition from our hosts. Every girl showed the type of enthusiasm that bodes well for the future and showcased the skills they have worked so hard on all season. The skills on show, coupled with the girls’ determination and work rate bodes well for the future. Our talented squad for the evening was, Chloe Kenny, Deanna Mulanney, Saoirse McNally, Daniella Durkin, Saoirse Darcy, Emily O Toole, Orlaith Scanlon, Caoimhe Morgan, Caoimhe Duffy, Leah Meehan, Eva Gerrity, Madison Rooney, Jessica O Connor, Sienna Kelly, Ella Niland and Anna Breheny. The girls are in action again this Tuesday when they welcome St Johns to Kent Park with a throw in at 6:45. Training continues on Saturday mornings. The U16 Girls joined their U14 counterparts in reach- ing the A Championship final. In another impressive display, our team defeated St Farnan’s on a scoreline of 9-10 to 4-07. After an uneven first half, the Mary’s girls tightened in defence and provided a strong platform for the forward line to put the match beyond the Farnan’s girls. Their opposition in the final will be Tourlestrane, and a fantastic match is in the offing as these 2 teams have developed a healthy rivalry over the years and have had a series of close encounters. The flags are up and Markievicz Park is the destination this coming Saturday for the Sligo Ladies Intermediate football final between St Mary’s and Drumcliffe/ Rosses Point. Throw-in is at 2pm and this year the game will be streamed on the Sligo Ladies Youtube channel. Our girls have had a brilliant and impressive run to the final, particularly given the need to introduce so many new players over the season. Best wishes to everyone and come to support our girls in this important contest. The U14 boys unfortunately came out second best to St Molaise Gaels in the A Championship final last Thursday in a wet Markievicz Park. It was an entertaining contest with little to separate the teams. Despite going in 2 points down at half time after playing against the wind, our boys just couldn’t push on and instead after a Conor White goal gave us the lead, Molaise grabbed the initiative and kept the scoreboard turning over with some impressive point taking. Disappointment all round but on the night Molaise were the better side as shown in the final score of 3-16 to 4-05. This Monday the U16 boys take on Drumcliffe Rosse Point in a Championship play-off, which takes place in Scarden at 6-45pm. The guys have been steadily improving throughout the season and had their best performance of the year last time out against Tourlestrane. Building on that performance will give them every chance of progressing. In Men’s football, the Junior side were unable to handle a very strong Ballymote side and lost their Championship game. It was better news for the Senior side who had an impressive victory over Curry and can look forward with confidence to the remainder of the Championship. Marys did not have it all their own way in the match and the final score was 14 points to 8. Next weekend the focus will be on the All Ireland between Dublin and Mayo and St Marys ticket draw for the match will be held this Thursday evening in the Clubhouse. We extend sympathy to the family and friends of Donal Healy who passed away last week after illness. Donal was hugely respected and popular within the Club over his many years of Membership and may he rest in peace. Sympathy is also extended to the Finn family in Ballinode on their loss of Seamus.
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. The draw for All Ireland Tickets in Rafters Bars on Thursday night @ 10pm. The Ox Mountain Challenge: St Pats are to delighted to announce the inaugural Ox Mountain Challenge on 7th of October 2017. Full details are available on the Ox Mountain Challenge facebook.Joker Jackpot. St Pats Joker Jackpot now stands @ €3900 as there was no winner in the latest draw. Next draw takes place on Sunday next September 17th in the Beach Bar @ 2pm. Tickets available from all usual outlets. Thank for your continued support. Senior Team News St Pats played St Michaels in the Championship playoff on Saturday last and secured their intermediate status for next year. St Pats lead at the break. St Michaels rallied after the break but St Pats ran out winners on the scoreline of St Pats 3-18 St Michaels 0-11. Team on duty was Sean Kiely, Joe Mc Munn, Patrick Kevany, Johnathon Higgins, Jack Egan(0-1), Enda Connolly, Connell Kearins, Pierce Kearins(0-5), James Clarke(0-2), Ciaran Giblin, David Giblin(1-1), Ciaran Brady, Pau l Boland(0-5), Padraic Boland(2-2), Dean Mahon(0-1), Nicholas Leonard(0-1),Oisin Kevany, Aaron Keavaney, Enda Clarke, Niall Connolly, Peter Kearins, Michael O Brien, Padraic Kearins, Mark Boland. Minor Team News St Pats Minors were defeated by Coolera on Thursday last. St Pats play host to St Johns on September 15th @ 6.15pm.
CALRY/ST JOSEPH’S
CALRY U14 girls had a very convincing win over Drumcliffe in Oxfield in the last round of the Championship. This qualifies us for the ‘A’ Championship final on Sept 30th against St Mary’s OUR u/9 and u/11play Naomh Molaise Gaels at 7 PM on Wednesday evening in Scsrden. The Juniors lost out to Naomh Molaise Gaels in the Championship on Friday evening. The senior football team put in a courageous and spirited display in the first half of the Rd 2 Senior Championship on Sunday in Markievicz Park against a resolute and committed Coolera/ Strandhill side. The team and scores were level at half time at 1-2 to 0-5. The second half saw Coolera upping the tempo and our team struggled to stay with the pace, accuracy and work rate of the opposition. Coolera St/Hill were ahead at the final whistle on a score of 1—12 to Calry St Josephs 1—5. Team on duty:- A Devaney, B Shannon, A Cummins, M Fowley, C Stenson, E Nicholson, B Cox, D O Boyle, B O Boyle , C Mc Govern, D Cummins, D O Brien, B Mc Govern, C Griffin, P Heraghty, Subs D Keown, M Flynn, J Ballantine, D Flynn. The team have qualified for the quarter finals of the senior ch/ip where they play favourites Tourlestrane in two weeks’ time. There is still a chance to make an impact in the Senior ch/ip and all players need to attend training on Tues and Thurs at 7.00pm. Club Lotto draw results:- Jackpot €6,150, numbers drawn 22, 28, 30, 31 and no winner. No match three winners, Promoters prize winner Loretta Kearins, Rahanna, Sligo. Next draw is on this Wed 20th Sept with a Jackpot of €6,200.
ST MICHAEL’S
THE Intermediate team lost out to a stronger St Patrick’s on Saturday evening in Markievicz Park, they will now play Easkey in the next round. Time and venue to be decided. The draw for the All-Ireland football tickets will take place Wednesday evening at 9 o’clock, in the dressing rooms. The draw is open to all paid up members only. Anyone interested please contact Martin Feeney. The club wish to express sympathy to the JackM- Martin Feeney. The club extends sympathy to the Jackson family Ballisodare on the sudden death of Tommy Jackson in Canada.