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HANDBALL
SLIGO Handball Notes DRUMCLIFFE will host a Wall Ball blitz on Saturday 28-04-2018 , details available from all club coaches.
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BINGO takes place this Thursday at 9 p.m , the jackpot is €6,300 in 42 numbers . UNDERAGE handball coaching in Collooney has moved to Monday evenings at 6-30, come along and give Handball a go.
WELL done to Collooney Community Games Handball who won a Connacht silver medal in Drunkeeran last Saturday. FOLLOW us on facebook @collooneyhbc.
SHAMROCK GAELS
THE senior team lost 2-18 to 1-14 away to Coolaney/Mullinabreena at the weekend. The team was Mark Tuohy, Evan Lyons, Declan Willis, Keith McMorrow, Paul Higgins, Karl McKenna, Ciaran O’Connor, Liam O’Connell (1-1), Joe Henry, James Carroll (0-1), David Quinn (0-7), Brian Boyd, Seamus Hailstones, Frank Quinn (0-2), Darragh Hailstones (0-2). Subs: Ben Tuohy for C O’Connor, Michael Kilkenny (0-1) for L O’Connell (inj), Joe Quinn for S Hailstones. They now take on Drumcliffe/Rosses Point next Saturday at 7.00PM in the Kiernan Cup.
THE Junior team lost 2-10 to 1-8 away to Ballymote in the league last Sunday. The team was: Daniel Lyons, Niall Whelan, Gavin McMorrow, Emmett Dodd, Daire Kearns, Conor Merrick, Alan Kelly, Adrian McCann, Michael Kilkenny (0-1), Brian Boyd (0-2), Cian McDermott (0-2), Mark Kearns, Patrick O’Grady, Eoin McDermott (1-0), Marc Keegan. Subs: Karl McKenna (0-1) for M Kearns, Dillon McDermott for A McCann, Darragh Hailstones (0-2) for B Boyd, Seamus Hailstones for D Kearns, Steven Willis for E McDermott. THE Junior Ladies continued their good run with a 4-7 to 0-2 win over Coolera/Strandhill in the league. The team was: Meabh McDermott, Catherine Tuohy, Aisling Boyd, Eilis O’Connor, Naomh Quinn, Aoife Morrisroe, Roisin Durey, Siobhan Brennan, Jade Lyons (2-2), Roisin Kearns, Lousie Merrick, Erin Mullaney, Rachel Boyd (1-1), Simone Kelly (1-4), Mairead Tuohy. Subs: Sonia McDermott for L Merrick, Aoife O’Connor for E Mullaney, Chloe McTiernan for A Morrisroe, Aoife Brennan for R Kearns, Isobel Clarke for R Boyd. They now play St Maloise Gaels at home next Sunday at 10.00am.
THE Minor boys take on Curry away this Tuesday at 7PM and are away to Easkey/Enniscrone on Friday at 7PM.
THE U16 girls play Calry this Monday at 7PM at Sligo IT.
THE U12 boys lost by 4 to Geevagh last week while the U12 girls defeated St Michaels. The girls now face Owenmore Gaels away next Friday at 7PM. THE U8’s and U10’s had an enjoyable first outing of 2018 away to Drumcliff last Wednesday. They now play St Mary’s in Kent Park this Wednesday at 7PM.
THE club wish to express sympathy with the family and relatives of Peggy Keaveney, Ballintogher who died last week.
ST. FARNAN’S
A win in the league remains elusive for the intermediate team following a one point defeat by Easkey in Templeboy on Saturday last. The final score was St. Farnan’s 2-9, Easkey 1-13. This game was played in ideal conditions and had all the elements of local rivalry. St. Farnan’s got a good start but the loss of Mark Devaney to a second yellow card halfway through the first half made it difficult for the home side. At half time a single point separated the sides with Easkey leading 0-9 to 1-5. Easkey led by five points with ten minutes to go in the second half and to add to St. Farnan’s worries Greg Feeney was forced off to injury. A late rally brought us to within a point but it was not enough. The sides will meet again next Saturday at 7pm in the Benson Cup. We extend good wishes to Greg Feeney for a speedy recovery from his injury. ON Monday last in dreadful conditions St. Farnan’s/ St. Pat’s under 16 team was defeated by Castleconnor on a score of 6-8 to 4-4. The team play away to Coolera/ Strandhill on Monday week at 7pm. On Tuesday the under 12 team lost to Castleconnor by 21 scores to one. On Tuesday week they play Curry in Templeboy also at 7pm. On Wednesday the under 8/10” s got their first taste of action when they played Ballymote. A very enjoyable evening was had by all. This Wednesday we play Enniscrone /Kilglass in St. Farnan’s Park at 7pm. On Thursday the under 14 team take on local rivals Easkey at 6.30. Please support all our teams.
THE winner of the 50/50 draw was Abbie Sweeney. She wins €185 . Next draw on Sunday, May 6. LADIES - The Junior team made the long trip to Grange to take on St. Molaise Gaels in Round 2 of the league on Sunday morning and came away with a good win. The final score was 6-11 to 4-8 but in truth the game was much closer than this scoreline might suggest and the visitors seemed to be in trouble with just five minutes remaining by which time a ten point lead had been whittled down to just three. However a goal and two points in those closing minutes from Cait O’Reilly along with a goal from Danielle Dunleavy put daylight between the sides again and whilst the last few scores came from the home side it was mere consolation at that stage. The team face a tough assignment on Sunday next when they entertain THE U-14’s were beaten by a much stronger St. Nathy’s outfit on Tuesday last in Bunninaden in their opening league fixture. Their next game will beat home to Geevagh. THE U-16’s will be hoping to make it two wins on the trot when they host Ballisodare on Monday evening.
HAVING overcome the challenges of Shamrock Gaels and Owenmore Gaels in their opening two games the U-12’s continued on their winning ways with a great win over Geevagh during the week. Next up for the side is a trip to Ballisodare.
ST. JOHN’S
OUR Burns Cars-sponsored senior team had no game at the weekend as St Michaels conceded, giving our lads a walkover. There is no League game until after Sligo play London on Sunday May 6th so we have a Benson Cup game next weekend against Calry-St Josephs in Hazelwood on Sat at 7.00. This should be an interesting encounter as the teams will meet in the League on May 12th and again in the Championship group stage. ST Johns Lotto Draw
THE Lotto Jackpot now stands at E11,950. The next Lotto draw takes place on Sat April 28th at 9pm in Cannings House and Garden, Cornageeha. Lotto tickets can be purchased from Cannings, Cornageeha; Clifford Electrical, Carraroe; The Blue Lagoon, Riverside; Mc Morrow’s Shop, Cairns Rd.; Crozon Inn; Molly Fultons, Carraroe.
OUR U16 team were defeated by local rivals Drumcliffe-Rosses Point on Mon last in Stenson Park. Their next fixture is on Mon April 30th when they travel to play Eastern Harps in Fr Brehony Park, Keash with a 7.00 starting time. OUR Under 14 boys team, having drawn their first fixture against Geevagh-St Michaels, have a home game in Stenson Park, Cuilbeg on Thurs next Apr 26th at 6.30 against Curry
OUR Under 12 Div 1 and Div 3 Boys were defeated by St Marys last week and on Tuesday May 1st they travel to Tubbercurry to take on the Tubbercurry-Cloonacool with a 7.00 throw-in time for each game.
OUR under 8s and 10s have their next games on this Wed 25th when they travel to Tourlestrane to take on the locals with a 7.00 start time UNDERAGE Training Schedule BOYS under 11/12/14/16/18 – Every Monday 6.30 to 8pm at Cuilbeg
GIRLS under 8/10/12/14 – Every Saturday from 10 to 11.30am in Cleveragh
BOYS under 7/8/9/10 – Every Saturday from 10 to 11.30am in Cleveragh
BOYS and Girls Under 6 (born2012,13) From May5th on Saturdays from 10 to 11.30 am in Cleveragh. ( 8 Week Program)
ST. MARY’S
ST Marys Senior team is on a great league run and remain unbeaten and on top of Division 1 of the Senior league after a 10 point win over neighbours Coolera/Strandhill at Ransboro on Saturday evening. This was a hugely entertaining game played at Championship pace with both sides finishing the game with less players than had started. Coolera got off to the perfect start with a goal and a point but Marys responded to take the lead mid way through the half, only for momentum to switch to the men from Coolera after they scored another goal to lead by a point at halftime. Marys had the further disadvantage of being down to fourteen players. However, Marys started the second period in determined mood and regained control only for Coolera to counter with their third goal to once again hit the front. Marys then found another gear sparked when Stephen Coen blasted to the net and after this the result was never in doubt and the lads pulled away in a dominant final fifteen minutes. Final score in our favour of 3-17 to 3-07. This is our best start in the Senior League for a number of years, with four wins out of four, and well done to all. The Junior side took a major step forward and while losing to Curry by a point on a scoreline of 2-05 to 1-09, it was a solid performance that promises much for the rest of the year. The Championship draws have taken place and our Seniors are grouped with Eastern Harps, Tubbercurry and Coolaney/ Mullinabreena, while the Juniors will face Easkey and Eastern Harps in their Championship group. A depleted Senior Ladies side travelled to Enniscrone to play Eoghan Rua. The home side took full advantage of exceptionally windy conditions to lead by 20 points at half time. A spirited comeback from what looked an impossible situation brought our girls back to a 3 point deficit with 5 minutes to go, only for a missed penalty and a late goal for the opposition to end with a six point loss. Unbelievable effort by all, and a lot of positives to take into their next tie at home against Tourlestrane in 2 weeks time. Our U12 girls are showing tremendous potential and continued their league campaign with a good win over Calry on Thursday. A strong first quarter saw our girls storm into a 7-1 lead. The rest of the game was a much tighter affair but the Marys players kept to the task at hand and eventually ran out winners on a score of 13 - 6. We are delighted on such a good team performance. Next up is a trip to Grange to play St. Molaise Gaels on Friday. Training continues on Saturdays and Tuesdays. The U16 Girls squad enter a critical week which will determine much in their quest for league success. The squad has 2 league games this week, away to Drumcliffe on Monday and home to Calry on Thursday. Both games commence at 7pm and here’s hoping for a positive outcome in both instances. The U9 and U10 boys hosted Molaise Gaels on Wednesday evening last. Both clubs put on an enjoyable games of football for a god attendance in spite of the blustery conditions. The boys performed with great skill and determination and we look forward to hosting Shamrock Gaels this Wednesday evening in Kent Park at 7pm. The U12 lads played St Johns in Division 1, and posted an excellent win by 16 points to 5. In what were extremely difficult conditions, both sides showcased their skills in a highly competitive match. The U16s play Geevagh/St Michael’s in a re-arranged Round 4 of their league in Scarden on Wednesday at 7pm, and then follow with Round 5 on Monday 30th April away to Ballymote/ Bunninaden.
ST. MOLAISE GAELS
OUR Senior men made it two wins from two in the Division I League with an exciting 1-15 to 2-09 win at home to Drumcliffe/Rosses Point on Saturday evening last. A Keelan Watters goal in the 47th minute helped the home side overturn a four point deficit and points from Alan McLoughlin, Daragh Gallagher and substitute Aaron Currid secured a vital two points. Gaels led by 0-07 to 0-03 at the interval but the visitors hit two early second half goals and looked poised for victory before Keelan Watters found himself on the end of a fine team move and although his initial effort hit the post he managed to convert the rebound. In addition to Watters Calum O’Domhnaill continued his impressive recent form in defence while in attack Eoghan McHugh and Daragh Gallagher were prominent. OUR Junior ladies went down to a 6-11 to 4-08 defeat at home to St Farnans in an entertaining encounter while later that day our U16 Boys made it three wins from three fixtures in the Division I League with a good home win against Eastern Harps. ON Wednesday last our Boys U8 and U10 squads gave a good account of themselves in away fixtures against St Mary’s. Thursday evening saw our U12 Girls overcome neighbours Drumcliffe/ Rosses Point on a scoreline of 14 scores to 9. Friday nights action saw our Minor Boys produce a devastating final fifteen minutes to run out 4-15 to 2-06 winners against Tourlestrane. ACTION this week sees our U12 hurlers away to Western Gaels on Tuesday evening at 7.00pm. On Wednesday evening our U8 and U10 Boys are at home to Eastern Harps with all matches throwing in at 7.00pm. On Thursday night our two U12 Boys squads are at home to Drumcliffe/Rosses Point at 6.20pm while also that evening our U14 Boys are awayto Ballymote/Bunninadden at 7.00pm in Corran Park while the two clubs meet at the same venue on Friday night in the Minor league. UNDERAGE coaching continues this Saturday morning. Girls 10.00am to 11.00am. Boys 11.15am to 12.15pm and hurling from 12.30pm to 1.30pm. All Players must be registered by end of April. Forms will be available at Coaching on Saturday.
THE Club would like to thank Cliffoney Dramatic Society for their generous donation of funds arising from the recent production of “Turning Mammy”.
THE Club would extend sympathies to the Kiernan and Ryan families Grange on their recent bereavements.
ST. PATRICK’S
ST Pats Joker Jackpot now stands @ €1500 as the jackpot was not won in the latest draw. Next draw takes place in the Beach Bar on Saturday May 5th @ 10.15pm. The club thank your for your continued support. Tickets available from all usual outlets. A new yearly Joker Jackpot ticket is now available which ensure you are entered into every draw for the next year at a reduced cost of €45. Contact Nigel on 086-8234898 or Claire on 086-1763298 for further details. Winners in last weekends draw were Tony Leonard, Trevor Kilgallen, & Donal Brady. SUPPORTERS Membership for 2018 is now due. For further details contact Mark on 087-6183392. or any committee member.
ST Pats were defeated by Geevagh on Saturday last in their latest game. St Pats short a number regulars were well defeated.St Pats play host to Enniscrone/ Kilglass on Saturday next April 28th @ 7pm in the Benson Cup U16’S Team News St Pats/St Farnans play away to Coolera in the next game on Monday April 30th @ 7pm. In last weeks game they were defeated by Castleconnor. U14’S Team News St Pats U14’s commenced their league campaign on Thursday last against Curry. But were defeated by a strong Curry side. St Pats play home Enniscrone/Kilglass in the league on Thursday next April 26th @ 6.30pm. U12’S Team News St Pats play away to Coolaney/Mullinbreena on Tuesday last and ran out winners. St Pats played very well and were full value for their win. St Pats host Shamrocks Gaels on Tuesday May 1st @ 7pm
U10’S/ U8’s Team News St Pats U10’s&U8’s commenced their league campaigns with away games against Coolaney/ Mullinbrenna. A enjoyable evening was had by all. In their next games St Pats host Owenmore Gaels on Wednesday next April 25th @ 7pm.
G.A.A Cúl Camp St Pats will host the Kelloggs Cúl camp from 30th of July till 3rd of August. ST Patricks G.A.A Club Shop. St Pats club shop in association with O Neills. For all club replica jerseys, socks,short available in all sizes.Sweatshirts, polo shirts,and much more also available. For further details please check stpatricks.sligo.gaa.ie
TUBBERCURRY
RESULTS.
SENIORS Tubbercurry 0-17 1-10 Curry.
U12 Tubbercurry/Cloonacool 2710 Owenmore Gaels.
2ND team Tubbercurry/Cloonacool 9-28 Owenmore Gaels. OUR u8&10s had a very enjoyable first outing of the year in Collooney against Owenmore Gaels. Coaching for this group continues on Friday evenings.
ANY kids out there that haven’t registered yet please get in touch with club coaching officer Ger Roache on 0863275327. Maybe you have a neighbour that’s new to the area that might be interested but don’t know who to get in contact with, please pass on the details. Their next fixture is home to Castleconnor. FIXTURES.
24TH April @7 Our u12 hurlers are at home to CooleraStrandhill. 25TH April @7 Our u8&10s are at home to Castleconnor. 30TH April @7 Our u16s are at home to Coolaney/Mullinabreena. 1ST May @7 Our u12s are away to St. John’s.
BEST of luck to all. UPCOMING Fundraising Events (IN association with A Night At The OsKaRs)
APRIL 27th Catchphrase. MAY 3rd Hair and makeup event. MAY 4th Poker Night.
MAY 4&5th Golf scramble. MAY6TH Karaoke Auction. MAY 7th Car Boot/cake sale/ auction.
MAY 9th Children’s quiz. MAY 13th Tractor Run
MAY 19th 80s theme disco. MAY 20th 5km Fun Run/Walk. FOR more information on above events contact Louise McDaid on 0857077265 or Barry Brennan on 0876549042. TICKETS for “A Night At The OsKaRs.
ANYONE requiring tickets for the main event in The Sligo Park Hotel on May 26th contact Tony Walkin on 0871221536. With over sixty actors taking part in the OsKaRs tickets will be selling out quickly so it’s advisable to book early. LAST Man Standing.
THIS is a little bit different to the soccer version in that we’re using GAA fixtures. Cost is €10. The list of fixtures for 1st round is New York v Leitrim. London v Sligo. Laois v Wexford. Mayo v Galway. Louth v Carlow. Offaly v Wicklow. Donegal v Cavan. So the idea is you pick one team that you think will win from this list. If they win you stay in, if they lose or draw you’re out. You cannot pick that team again for the remainder of the championship. SO the trick is not to pick a team that you think will go far. If you get through to the semi final and the only teams left are teams you’ve already picked then you’re out. Each week a list of fixtures will be posted. To enter contact Jason McDaid on 0857077265. So let’s get entering all you GAA experts.