GRASSROOTS
BALLYMOTE
MONTHLY Club Draw
THE next monthly club draw will take place in Hayden’s Bar, Saturday 9th February. Please show your support for this important club fundraiser.
BORD na nOg Awards Night THE Coach House Hotel will be the venue for the Bord na Og awards night on Sunday 17th February at 6pm. There will be medal presentations to the victorious underage teams from 2018. Please come along on the night to recognize their success.
BUNNINADDEN
BIG thanks to everyone who attended the AGM on Friday last. Out going chairman Gerry Perry give a detailed account of the year and thanked everyone for the help and support during the year which involves 2 county finals along with numerous other games. A new outdoor gym was installed thanks to funding received from Sligo sport & recreation. GERRY stepped down as chairman of the community park after many years of work and consistent improvements in our facility and we wish to take this opportunity to sincerely thanks Gerry for his work as chairman and look forward to working with Gerry as a key committee member in the future. GERRY also thanks John o Flaherty for his great work as Secretary and for his huge work in a new application submission for further funding to enhance the community park for everyone within the parish. ALSO thanked for there work was out treasures Brendan Gallagher, David Killoran and Richard Brennan for keeping the. Books balanced
MANY of you will know and are involved in the meet and train Programme every Monday and Thursday and Fiona Donovan, Pat Heney, Dermot Gormanly were thanked for there work in organizing this very popular training and hope this will continue ongoing with the chances of a training event during the day to be included if there is a demand. LASTLY our dedicated team that works tirelessly all year round Sean Cunningham, Martin Small. John Mcloughlin making sure the grounds look perfect for every game and a safe environment for every child and adult using the park.
COOLANEY/MULLINABREENA
Club Membership 2019 has now opened. We ask all players, coaches, members and supporters to register at their earliest convenience. Player membership from U -6 to Senior level is mandatory to be covered to play train /play under the GAA injury benefit fund.
In conjunction with the local Operation Transformation Group, Nace O’Dowd Park will be lit up every Thursday evening from 7-9pm to facilitate a safe environment for walking. All welcome, spread the word.
Lotto Results: November 2018 - Jackpot €1000. Numbers Drawn were 9, 12, 14, 33. No Jackpot winner. Match 3 winners were Leo & Caroline Coleman, Eddie Sweeney and Michael & Agnes Brennan. December 2018 - Jackpot €1100. Numbers Drawn were 1, 7, 9, 25. No Jackpot winner. Match 3 winners were Maureen Coleman and Ann Murray.
Thank you to all our loyal supporters on their continued support for the lotto fundraiser throughout 2018, and we look forward to your continued support in 2019.
EASTERN HARPS
DUE to the cold spell last week a number of our operation transformation events were postponed. Classes are going ahead this week as normal.
WE ask participants to keep an eye on our Facebook page and for text messages for updates. An agonising last minute goal for Down meant Paul Taylor and his Sligo team who lost their first home game of league campaign to Down on a score line of 1:12 to 1:10. Sligo play Laois in Portlaoise on Sunday with a throw in of 2pm. Bingo continues every Friday night at 8.30pm in Gurteen Hall. Jackpot is €2,300 in 46 calls or less. The in house lotto is €300.
ENNISCRONE/ KILGLASS
INDOOR underage coaching continues every Friday evening in our astro turf building. U-8 is from 6-7pm, U-10 from 7-8pm and U-12 8-9pm. All welcome.
WE had a very informative evening at Quigabar last week as Corofin’s Frank Morris visited for a coaching workshop for our club coaches. Frank has been central to Corofin’s success on the field over the past 25 years and passed on some of his expertise to our coaches by taking a training session with our U-10s, before a Q&A session. Thanks once again to Frank for travelling to us. TICKETS for our club Dinner Dance on February 16th in the Diamond Coast Hotel are now on sale. They are available for €25 from Sheridan’s Kilglass, The Wild Atlantic Inn Kinard and Queenan’s Checkout Enniscrone. Our guest on the evening will be Tyrone legend Sean Cavanagh. HAVING been postponed last week due to the poor weather, the indoor strength and conditioning run by Sligo GAA is back this Wednesday evening in our astro turf for 13-17 year olds. It runs from 8-9pm and is €15.
BEST of luck to the Easkey footballers in their All-Ireland Junior final at Croke Park next Saturday. THERE was no winner of last weekend’s blotto draw. The draw continues every weekend – next week’s jackpot is €5200 - and your continued support is greatly appreciated.
GEEVAGH
TICKETS for the National Club Draw are now on sale. Many thanks to those who have already bought tickets and a special word of thanks to our ticket sellers. This is a great opportunity to boost our treasury in advance of the 2109 season.
THERE are fantastic prizes on offer and all money raised goes directly to the club.
DOOR to door ticket sellers are covering most areas in the parish. Tickets are also available through executive members. BEST wishes to the indoor hurling and camogie teams from Geevagh NS who enter the fray on Friday afternoon next.
THE boys are hoping to successfully defend the title they won in great style last year.
THE club offers sincere sympathies to the Emmett family, Ballyfarnon on the recent sad passing of Ultan Emmett RIP. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
HANDBALL
SLIGO HANDBALL NOTES GOOD luck to all Sligo players competing in Connaught 4 Wall semifinals this week.
WELL done to Laura Finn and Evan O Donnell who played in the ICHA 4 Wall championship in Belfast last weekend. CUMMAN na mBunscoil finals take place in Collooney this Friday 08-02-2019 , starting with U-11s at 6-30pm
THE second round of the Sligo 4 Wall ladder finishes this week ,please play all remaining games, new ladder details on facebook and fastcourts next week. THE Annual handball social takes place in Muddy Burns on Saturday 16-02-2019.
FOLLOW us on facebook @sligohandball COLLOONEY HANDBALL CLUB NOTES
CLUB membership for 2019 can be paid now , contact Stanley Harte.
OUR club AGM took place recently ,the committee for 2019 is Peter Davey , Chairman , David Hannon Secretary , Stanley Harte , Treasurer , Gerry Coleman , PRO ,Shane Bruen , Childrens officer ,Simon Cavanagh and Martin Brannigan , Coaching officers. BINGO takes place this Thursday at 9 p.m ,all welcome , the jackpot is now €2,700 in 44 calls. UNDERAGE coaching continues on Monday evenings from 6-30 to 7-45.
FOLLOW us on facebook @collooneyhbc
OWENMORE GAELS
CONNOLLY Park Hosts Sligo vs Down
THE club were delighted to have the honour of hosting Sligo’s opening National League game against Down last Sunday. Unfortunately, it wasn’t to be Sligo’s day as Down scored a goal in the last few minutes of the game to take home the bragging rights on a score line of 1-10 to 1-12. Thanks to both sets of supporters who were very cooperative on the day. IT was with great pride that the club could host a game of such significance and we would like to thank all who volunteered on the day in every capacity as it was a real community effort.
THE club are currently reaching out to local businesses to advertise at Connolly Park in the form of a pitch side sign.
WITH our new stand and excellent location we are getting more major games each year with large attendances guaranteed. Contact Niall on 0877609420 or mail treasurer. owenmoregaels.sligo@gaa.ie for further details.
POKER Night
POKER night Sunday 10th February in The Owenmore Inn at 4pm. €20 Entry, €20 Topup & €20 Buy Back. Last Buy Back is at 6pm. FREE transport to and from event. To arrange transport or any queries call Trevor on 0871710909. Half of prize pool to Owenmore Gaels GAA.
NURSERY Programme 2019 OWENMORE Gaels are hosting a Nursery Programme in the Teeling Centre Collooney. It continues this Wednesday from 6-7pm. This is an introduction to Gaelic Football for kids in the community in a fun filled environment.
IT will run for 6 weeks and it’s €2 per child. This is aimed for children aged between 4-6, born in 2013-2014.
PARENTS are invited to participate in activities. Any queries please contact Paddy Watters on 0858512889.
DINNER dance 2019
A major date for the diary as the club hold a dinner dance in the Clayton Hotel on Saturday 2nd March. Stay tuned for further details over the coming weeks COACHING Workshop THERE is a foundation course taking place at the end of the month in Summerhill college. This is ESSENTIAL for anybody who is or wants to get involved in coaching. IT is an extremely informative and worthwhile course, giving great knowledge and ideas for working with kids development. Contact Liam Óg directly or our coaching officer Paddy Watters 08658512889 to reserve a place. ONLINE Registration is now open! MEMBERSHIP is now open for 2019.
WE ask all members and players to register at earliest convenience. No player or coach is covered to play under the GAA injury benefit fund unless registered. Visit our website www.owenmoregaels.ie for information on how to register online.
LOTTO
THE Lotto draw took place in Connollys on Monday 21sth January. The numbers drawn were 6, 14, 16 & 27.
THERE was no winner of the €10,000 Jackpot. Congrats to our ‘Lucky Dip’ Winners Ann Murphy, Sharon Carty, John Walsh & Joan Mullen (Online Lucky Dip) who each get €30.
THE next draw for our €10,000 Jackpot will take place on Monday 4th February in Cullen’s Bar. THANKS to everyone who bought tickets throughout the year and continues to support the club. CONDOLENCES
THE club is deeply saddend to have learned of the passing of Robert Lawson of Roselawn, Castleknock, Dublin 15 and formerly of Carrickbanagher, Co. Sligo. ROBERT played with the club at all levels and was a member of the victorious U12 team in 1972(Please see photo below)He played in two Intermediate Finals in 1979 + 1980 and represented Sligo at Senior level playing against Roscommon in the 1982 Connacht Championship. In the mid 80’s Robert moved to Dublin but always followed the club’s progress.
THE club wish to extend sympathies to his wife Ada, his sons Theophilus and Paul, his mother Muriel and the extended Lawson family
SHAMROCK GAELS
THANKS to everyone who attended our Dinner Dance in the Clayton Hotel last Saturday. It was a most enjoyable night with special guests Michael Reynolds and family to honor Michael and his induction into the Shamrock Gaels Hall of Fame.
WE were also joined by special guests, County Board Chairman, Brendan Leonard, Secretary ,Ber- nardine McGauran and Sligo LGFA Development Officer, Ted Maloney. Keith McMorrow won the Senior player of the year and he was presented with the Vincent Boyd memorial Cup by Vivion Boyd. The Junior player of the year was Mark Kearns and he was presented with the Connolly family memorial cup by Anthony Connolly.
THE U21 player of the year was Patrick Benson and he was presented with the Karl Galvin memorial cup by Liam Galvin. THE Ladies player of the year was Rachel Boyd and she was presented with the Davina Duncan memorial cup by Bernardine McGauran. The Ladies team were presented with their Championshp runners up medals by Ted Maloney while the Senior Mens were presented with their championship winning medals by Brendan Leonard. THANKS to the Clayton Hotel for the excellent meal and facilities and thanks to Ursula Lyons and Michael Brennan who organised the event. Thanks also to Andrew Kearns who prepared and delivered the excellent citation to honor Michael.
THERE was no winner of the lotto draw last week. The numbers drawn were 12, 15, 16, 22. There was 2 match 3 winners, Denise Quinn and Mary McDermott while Gretti Kelly won the house draw. The next draw is this Saturday in McDermotts, Castlebaldwin with the jackpot at €5,600.
THE winners of the monthly draw were Michael Brennan, Mark Tuohy and Ciaran Garry.
THE club wish to express sympathy with Paddy Kelly, Riverstown on the death recently of his sister Eileen Dolan, Blackrock and we also espress sympathy with Doreen McDermott on the death recently of her sister-in-law Evelyn Kilfeather.
ST. FARNAN’S
WE extend best wishes to our neighbouring club Easkey as they head to Croke Park on Saturday for the All Ireland Junior Club Final against Beaufort of Kerry. Hoping that the Cup is brought to West Sligo!
OUR next 50/50 draw is on Sunday, February 10. Tickets on sale locally or online. Please support. WELL done to James Weir and Sligo hurlers on their defeat of Leitrim. Hard luck to Patrick O’Connor, Eamonn Kilgannon and Sligo football team on their defeat by Down.
A meeting of Easkey/St. Farnan’s under 14 team parents takes place on Tuesday at 8pm in Easkey Community Centre. It is important that all parents attend.
A reminder that registration fees are due. Contact any Club officer. THE club extends deepest sympathy to the family,relatives and friends of the late Angela Allen (nee Connolly) Baldoyle and formerly Dromore West and the late Lily Lewis, sister in-law of Sheila Mc Govern. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh siad.
ST. MOLAISE GAELS
THE Club extends our sincerest and deepest sympathies to the Leonard family Aughagad on the sad and sudden death of Kellie Leonard on Friday last. Our thoughts are with her mother Mary, sisters Tara and Danielle, nephew Jack, Brother in law Eoin, family and friends at this time.
OUR Club Lotto Draw takes place this Tuesday night February 5th at 8.30pm in the Clubhouse. The Jackpot now stands at €3,500. Thanks to everyone for their continued support for this important Club Fundraiser.
OUR Club Registration Night takes place this Wednesday Feb 6th from 7.00pm to 9.00pm in the Clubhouse . Registration will be taken for both underage and Adult Players. Individual Membership is €50 or Family Membership (2 Adults and all Children under 18 years of age) is €100.
THE Club Dinner Dance will take place on Saturday February 23rd in the Sligo Park Hotel. Teams to be honoured on the night will be our 2018 Minor Boys and girls, our Development Men’s squad and the 1994 Intermediate championship winning Team.
OUR guest of Honour on the night will be Mullinaghta and Cavan Manager Mickey Graham. Tickets priced at €35 each and are available from any of the following: Siobhan Watters, Jimmy McLoughlin, Stacy Davitt, Johnny Waters, Gay Kelly, Catherine Keaney and Grange Post Office. CONGRATULATION to Club Hurling Coach Kevan Brennan who made his National League debut in goals for Sligo in their win over Fermanagh two weeks ago. While Sligo senior football team were narrowly defeated by Down on Sunday last Alan McLoughlin did feature making his National league debut for the County.
ST. PATRICK’S
JOKER Jackpot St Pat’s Joker Jackpot now stands @ €3500 as their was no winner in the last weekend draw. Next draw takes place in the Beach Bar on Saturday February 9th @ 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.
ST Patrick’s 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.Will make ideal Christmas presents. New line now available.
FOR further details check stpatricks.sligo.gaa.ie
CÚL Camp 2019 St Pat’s will host the Gaa Cúl Camp from the 29th of July till the 2nd of August. Further details later.
CLUB Sligo Club Sligo tickets are now due for renewal. Tickets are available from Leo Boland or Nigel Collery. NATIONAL Draw St Pat’s are now selling tickets for the Gaa National Draw.
-TICKETS are available from all Senior players or committee members. Tickets cost €10 with twenty prizes up for grabs. All proceeds go back to the club. LADIES Team News. St Pat’s Ladies are delighted to welcome Maggie Foy as our new Senior team coach.
TRAINING takes place on Tuesday evening @ 7pm. All new players more than welcome. They club wish Maggie and all the girls all the best for the coming year. BEST Wishes St Pat’s wish Easkey all the best in the Junior All Ireland Finals on Saturday next. Hopefully the title will go to West Sligo BORD Na nOg A.G.M. St Pat’s Bord Na nOg will hold are A.G.M on Friday next Feburary 8th @ 9pm In the Community Centre. All welcome to attend.