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CONGRATS PÁDRAIG
Once again we congratulate Pádraig Maye, Aclare, who recently won four all-Ireland Indoor medals at Athletics in Athlone. This brings his total number to 151 all-Ireland medals. Incidentally, the first medal he won was as a member of the St Nathy’s College Senior team, who won the all-Ireland College Football on Palm Sunday in 1957. It is actually 61 years ago this Palm Sunday.
Pádraig was corner forward and at centre field was Eamon O’Hara, the captain, who hailed from Cloongoonagh – an uncle of young Eamon O’Hara, who has made a major contribution to football in county Sligo. The St Nathy’s win has been a historical victory considering that this was the only time in the College’s 200-year history that the Hogan Cup was in the custody of the college.
Mind you, the famous three in a row was obtainable back then, as having won in 1957, they then lost to Jarlath’s in 1958 (four points to 2), Jarlath’s went on to win that year and then in 1959, they were beaten by St Joseph’s, Fairview in the all-Ireland Final by four points, after a dramatic incident decided the game, i.e. they missed a penalty midway in the second half at a time when they were three points up. Again, well done, Pádraig, and may you continue to add to this collection of medals.
Sympathy is extended on the recent death of Dan Tuohy, Kincullew, Aclare, to his family, neighbours and friends. May his soul rest in peace.
DRIMINA NS ENROLMENT
Drimina National School now have enrolment forms for new pupils starting school in Septermber 2018.
EASTER EGG HUNT
The 10th annual Easter Egg Hunt is at Banada Peace Park on Easter Monday at 3 p.m. Fun events for all ages and everybody is welcome. Cost €3 per child with all proceeds to Banada NS.
ADVENTURE CAMP
Ox mountain Adventure Camp are running a two-day Easter fun camp on March 27/28 from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m., €30 per child, limited places, email oxmountaincamp@gmail.com or call 071 9181920.
YOUR NEWS
If anyone wishes to put in local news please send an email to banatourlocalnotes@gmail.com by 9 p.m. on Thursday evening. consecutive evenings. This is due to the volume of entries and the large number of spectators this event attracts annually.
Eight competitors will travel from Castleconnor to represent the parish over the two evenings. On Monday evening Tara Boland (under-8), Kyle Sexton (under-10) and Hannah Sheridan (under-10) will swim in the freestyle events while Amy Boland will swim in the under-10 Backstroke.
On Tuesday evening competitions for the older age groups will take place with Blathnaid Carr (under-12), Áine Donegan (under-14), Conor McAloon (under-14), and Seán Donegan (under-16) competing in the freestyle events.
CASTLECONNOR GAA
The club is holding a bag packing day in Dunnes Stores, Ballina on Thursday, March 29, We are looking for volunteers so if you have an hour or two please contact Yvonne at 087 9902511 or Geraldine 087 2457073. Thanks to all who attended our tablequiz last Friday night.
UNDERAGE – A busy week ahead for the under-16 and minor lads where we have a large overlap of players. On Saturday our under-16s play Coolera at home and then travel away to the amalgamation of Tubbercurry\ Cloonacool for a 6 p.m. throw in on Tuesday. On Thursday the minors have a home game v Coolaney-Mullinabreena in the minor league. Our under-14s had a challenge game with Ardnaree last week and are preparing for the A league. Our under-14 hurlers are preparing for the Feilé hurling competition in which we will be taking part in June when Connacht GAA host the hurling Feilé.
ADULT FOOTBALL – The intermediate team travel away to Easkey for the first round of the Benson cup on Saturday the 24th. On Saturday, March 31, the team again travel to Skreen to take on St Pat’s in the first round of the Division 2 league.
LOTTO – There was no jackpot winner on the March 17, Numbers drawn were 20, 30, 33 and 37. No jackpot winner. Consolation winners were Orri Ruane, Frank and Helena Mullen and Mattie Cawley. Next week’s jackpot will be €14,200.