GRASSROOTS

CLOONACOOL

THE annual 5k road race/ walk will be held on Sunday next 12th February starting at Cloonacool Community Park at 12 noon. Registration will be from 10.30 am. The race will start just beyond the community pitch and run towards the village. Entry fees are 10 euro for adults, 5 euro for children and 25 euro for a family. There will be changing room and showers available as well as refreshments served afterwards. This is also a family day out and as many families as possible are asked to come along to walk, jog or sprint. There will also be music on the pitch. for more more information contact Bill Carty on 087- 9550870, billcarty@ eircom. net or Mari Johnston on 087- 6907155. Sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of the late Sean Muldoon, Ballinacarrrow, and the late Nora Teresa Brennan Pearse Road Sligo and formerly of Tullycusheen who went to their eternal reward in recent weeks.

EASKEY

Easkey GAA will hold registration/ membership days in Easkey Community Centre on the following dates: FRIDAY 17th February 6pm to 8pm, SATURDAY 18th February 10am to 12pm. ALL players must be registered to play.

The fourth and last of our quarterly draws, will take place on the night of Registration, Friday 17th February. Thank you to all who have supported this draw. Details to follow.

Hard luck to Coláiste Iascaigh Senior boys, who bowed out of the Connacht semi- final recently. They met a strong side from Our Ladys College Belmullet, on a windy day. They battled against the elements in the first half, but gave a great second half performance. Final score 1- 15 to 1- 9. Well done to the lads and their managers on a great campaign in county, and Connacht.

U13/ U15 Girls Rounders fitness training continues with Jean Ruddy - Monday 6- 7 pm Easkey Community Centre. New players welcome

COOLERA/ STRANDHILL

This year’s club Registration evening will take place on Monday February 13th in the Strandhill Lodge and Suites from 7.00. The annual presentation/ awards night will take place on Sunday Feb. 19th in Coolera House at 6.30pm. Special guest this year is Mayo goalkeeper and All- Star David Clarke. Fitness training for all girls begins on Sunday Feb 12th at 12.15 on Ransboro astro- pitch. There was no winner of the weekly lotto draw held on Monday, 30th January. Numbers drawn were 4, 6, 12, 25. The jackpot now movs to € 13,400. book page. Underage Indoor hurling for under 8s and under 10s continues every Thursday in Sligo Regional Sports Centre from 7.00- 8.00pm. The club Indoor Programme for under 6s and under 8s got underway on Friday ( Feb 3rd) in the Ursuline College Gym at 6.00 under the guidance of Myra McDaniel and Tommy Craddock. Members who have as yet not returned their tickets for the National Club Draw are asked to do so as quickly as possible. Coolera - Strandhill GAA Club, Ransboro, wish to appoint a person for general maintenance duties under the TUS Scheme. For information regarding eligibility requirements, please contact Gerard Mullaney, Tus Programme Supervisor, Sligo Leader at mullaneygerard@ eircom. net or alternatively, by mobile at 086/ 8221995.

BALLISODARE

REGISTRATION for the ladies’ teams will take place on Wednesday 8th February from 7.308.30 in St John’s N. S. The club will provide coaching this season for girls from the age of 5 through to U- 16.

OWENMORE GAELS

THE Senior team continues training this Tuesday. Any new interested players please contact Conor on 0861764919. Registration will take place towards end of month, more details next week or stay tuned to Facebook page. Plans for our new stand are complete and displayed in clubhouse. We are now in the planning permission stage. Anybody willing to join the fundraising drive with € 20 per month for one year please contact Niall 0877609420. The final circuit class and weigh- in for Operation Transformation will take place on 15th Feb. There will be a night out in Cullens bar on 25th for all, where biggest losing male, female and team will be crowned.

EASTERN HARPS

OUR

OT continues as usual this week. Last week saw great numbers turn out for our Sunday walk in Ballinafad. This Sunday sees the walk taking place in Cloonloo. Well done to Lisa Casey who is representing the Club with Sligo Ladies. Lisa started wing forward against Armagh and also started in the victory over Westmeath last Sunday on a score line of 3: 06 to 1: 05. A big thanks to Carmel Taheny and her team who featured prominently at the GAA Healthy Club Roadshow at the Centre of Excellence in Ballyhaunis. Best wished to Kieran McGill on his recent retirement and we wish Kieran and his family all the best in the future.

ST MICHAELS

ST Michaels Annual Dinner Dance took place in Castledargan on Saturday night last. A great night was had by all with presentations to the Junior Team of 2016 and the Junior Team of 1992 on their 25th Anniversary of their great win. Junior player of the year was Jack Haran Jr and Senior player went to Ross McLoughlin. Junior player for the Ladies team was Shona Gorman with the Senior player award going to Elisha Codd. Club person of the year and the receiver of the Barry Sweeney plaque was Hugh McGowan. MEMBERSHIP for St Michaels is now due. Registration night for under 6,8,10,& 12 will take place in Ballintogher Hall on Friday 10th February at 7pm. The club wish to express sympathy to John McAndrew and members of the McAndrew family on the death of their Aunt Margaret McKeon Collooney. Intermediate management team are now in place they are Jack Haran, Adie Haran, Thomas Whitey Walsh we wish them and the players all the best in the coming year.

ST MOLAISE GAELS

OUR next Club Lotto Draw takes place on Monday February 27th . Jackpot is now 1,500 euros. Winners of 50 euro vouchers in our last draw were Mick McElligott Newgrange and Tom Haran Aughagad. Thank you to everyone for their continued support for this important fundraiser. TICKETS are now available from all Club Coaches for the 2017 GAA National Draw priced at 10 euro each. There are excellent prizes including a Car, a trip with 2017 All Stars, Travel Vouchers and All Ireland tickets. All proceeds from ticket sales go directly to Club Funds so support for this fundraiser would be greatly appreciated. THE Club are holding a Gala Night in the Raddisson Hotel Ballincar on Saturday night March 18th. Our 2016 Intermediate championship winning team will be presented with their medals on the night and there will be a number of other presentations also. All Ireland winner and 2 time All Star Armagh’s Oisin McCOnville will be our Guest Speaker and the night will be compered by Micheal O’Domhnaill of TG4 fame. Tickets for the event which includes a 4 Course meal and Music from “Inside Out” are priced at 35 euros each and will be available from this weekend in Grange Post Office and from SIobhan Watters, Brenda Donagher and Johnny Watters. THE County Finals of Scor will take place on Saturday March 11th.

SHAMROCK GAELS

BORD Ná Nóg hold the 2017 registration this Saturday 11th Feb from 2PM to 4PM in the clubhouse in Coola. The registration is for all ages from U6 to U18, boys and girls. We hope to see everyone there. The registration is € 35 per child up to a maximum of € 100 per family - this money also covers insurance for the year. Any queries please contact Michelle McMorrow on 087 6157455. THE lotto jackpot stands at € 2,100 with the next draw this Saturday 11th Feb in Tommy Macs. WE continue to fill vacancies for management positions at youth and senior level - anyone interested please contact Lauri Quinn or Michelle McMorrow. WE are currently selling tickets for the 2017 Club Draw and your support would be greatly appreciated - tickets are € 10 with the first prize of a car - all proceeds go to the club. THE club wish to express sympathy with family and relatives of Paddy Taheny, Carrickbanagher, Margaret McLoughlin, Boyle, Thomas Brendan Scanlon, Drumfin and Joe Hannon, Kells and formerly of Castlebaldwin who died last week.

ST FARNAN’S

LADIES: Well done to the Sligo Ladies intermediate team which bounced back from the loss to Tyrone in the opening round of the Lidl National Football League to secure a hard earned but well deserved win over Westmeath in the second round clash between the sides in Cloonacool on Sunday. Jacqui Mulligan returned to play for the duration of the game whilst Leah Kelly was also in the squad. Plans are now being finalised for our club’s big fundraising dance which will be held in the Diamond Coast Hotel on April 6th next. Country music star Robert Mizzell will provide the music for what is already promising to be a great night. Congratulations to club player Vanessa Coggins and her husband Eoghan on the recent birth of their baby boy. SYMPATHY is extended to Tommy Carney and his family on the death of his aunt in Ballina and to the families of Martin Kennedy, Templeboy and Michael McGowan, Sligo. Ar dheis Dé go raibh said.

TUBBERCURRY

COACHING: GAA Skills camp continues every Friday for all kids U10 in 2017. ( Year of birth 2007 & 2008) 6: 30- 7: 30pm in Banada Hall. € 2 charge to cover hall. CLUB Sligo Tickets are available from John Murphy. The centre of excellence is now complete and this wonderful development is now available to all our county teams, development squads and clubs. It will give all players every chance to develop so please support. FOUNDATION and Award 1 Courses IF clubs are interested in running a foundation course or award 1 course, they must contact Liam Óg and get these booked in before end of March. For Level 1 award, the next one available is being run in Curry on the 17/ 18 & 25 Feb. COACHING Workshops THERE will be a coaching workshop for u16 and minor coaches in Tourlestrane on the 16th Feb from 7- 8: 30pm. This is an open session and all coaches welcome. REHABILITATION of players ANY players that are suffering from long term injuries are invited to attend rehab sessions in Scarden on Monday nights from 7- 8pm. ENNISCRONE/ KILGLASS OUR annual Dinner Dance takes place this Friday, February 10th in the Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone. It promises to be a great night’s entertainment with the usual club awards being presented. We will also be honouring the Junior Championship winners of 1966 on the 50th anniversary of their success, as well as the 1991 Intermediate team who captured the championship title 25 years ago. Tickets will are now on sale from any committee member, Sheridan’s Kilglass and Checkout Enniscrone. Don’t miss what will be a great night. ASTRO Turf development THE astro turf development is coming along very well at Quigabar with the electrical work being undertaken over the weekend – thanks to John Lynott, Francie Gallagher, Dermot Murphy and Dara Rouse for giving of their time and expertise voluntarily. We extend our congratulations to Paul Tuffy Jnr, Culleens and now New York, who will receive the Sligo Person of the Year award at the Sligo- New York Dinner Dance next weekend. Paul’s father, Paul Snr, has been a stalwart of the club and was our Vice President in recent years. Congratulations to Paul and all of his family on the award – we hope everyone enjoys the night.

CT GAELS

CT Gaels underage girls/ ladies club held their Registration and Presentation Night in St Brigid’s Hall on Friday night last, 53 girls registered for the coming year and any girl U10 to U18 girl wishing to play girls football please contact any member of the underage managers. CONGRATULATIONS to all our underage girls receiving their 2016 medals/ awards, also a big Thank you to our coaches and managers for their commitment and dedication. To our sponsors Surlis Super Valu & Paul O’ Connor Accountants we appreciate your support. To our senior players Kelly, Ciara, Kate, Caoimhe and Katie Thank you for helping out on the night and all who contributed to a very successful evening. Thank you to Richard McCarthy for the photography. Our senior ladies training continues each Wednesday in Kilcoyne Park at 7.30pm with U14 and U16 commencing in the coming weeks. Good luck to all girls sitting their mock exams starting this week. DRUMCLIFFE/ ROSSES POINT SINCERE thanks to all the players, parents and coaches who attended a very enjoyable Club Juvenile celebration in Rathcormac last Friday night. The occasion honoured all our underage teams from U12 to minor for their commitment and dedication over the last 12 months. Thanks also to Supermacs on the Bundoran Road for supplying the food, and to Brian McGauran for providing the tunes and the disco press- ups ( surely a first for Rathcormac Hall!). Well done to our club players involved with the Sligo men’s and women’s county teams in the national league last Sunday, including Neil Ewing, who captained the side.

BALLYMOTE

THANK you to all the parents and players for attending registration night last Friday. You can still register by contacting your teams manager, U 8 Martin Faughan, U 10 Maria White, U 12 Tom Colsh/ Donncha O Connor/ Michael Sweeney, U 14 Pat Moffatt, U 16 Michael Finn, Minor Joe Brennan. U 8 and U 10 girls welcome to register. TRAINING for junior team will commence next Saturday Feb 11th at 4pm, registration forms will be available at training. POKER classic date has changed to Feb 26th 5.30pm in Doddys Bar.

COLLOONEY HANDBALL

UNDERAGE coaching in Collooney on Saturdays at 11 am , all welcome. BINGO next Thursday at 9 p. m , the jackpot is € 3,400 in 40 numbers , please come early. CUMMAN na mBunscoil Connaught finals are on in a Galway venue next weekend good luck to all Sligo national school handballers playing. GERARD Jones Annual Memorial tournament took place in Castleconnor on Sunday 21- 012017 with competitive pairings battling it out to reach the finals. In the plate final Tom Foody and Patrick Murphy overcame Darragh Murphy and Michael Ginley. In an exciting cup final the experience and skill of Larry Jones and Martin Cooney proved too much for Michael Jones and Michael Browne. Well done to all who took part and special thanks to all who looked after the spectators and players so well.

ST PATRICK’S

FOLLOWING their recent A. G. M the committee for the coming year was elected Chairman Martin Giblin, Vice Chairman Colm Carney, Secretary Michele Haugh, Assistant Secretary Lynn Kilgallen, Treasure Claire Walsh, Assistant Treasure Trevor Boland, Pro Nigel Collery, Register Trevor Boland, Community Council Delegate Mark Boland, County Board Delegate Micheal Clarke, S. A. A. P Officer Donal Brady, Insurance Officer Declan Clarke. The club thank all the committee for their time and wish them the best for the coming year.

ST JOHN’S

MICHAEL McGowan RIP THE St Johns club and the communities of Ferndale, Carraroe and Curry were shocked last Wednesday when news came of the untimely and tragic death of Michael Mc Gowan. Michael was a gentle giant of a man who was described by a neighbour as “the Mayor of Ferndale” – when something needed doing Michael led the way and achieved results. He was a loyal supporter of St Johns for whom his son Brian starred but he also had great time for his native Curry and for all Sligo county teams. He began coaching in our club with an Under 9 team and achieved immediate success when his charges won the City Board League. Over the years he has contributed greatly to the club and his witty comments along the side- line will be sadly missed. The esteem in which he was held was very visible in the large numbers who attended his reposing and the Mass of Resurrection in St John’s Church, Carraroe on Saturday and by the Guards of Honour provided by the St John’s and Curry clubs and also his work colleagues from Aurivo. To Michael’s wife Ann, son Brian, daughters Laura and Chloe, his sisters, brothers and relatives we extend our heart- felt sympathy. Ar dheis De go raibh se.

COMMUNITY GAMES

THE next meeting of the Executive Council of Sligo Community Games will be held in the Southern Hotel Sligo on Wednesday 15th February at 9.00pm. Area Registration on line closing date will be the 12th February for the following events: Cross Country and Mixed Distance Relay, Marathon, Swimming, Gymnastics, Badminton, Basketball, Chess, Draughts, Futsal, Quiz, Outdoor Soccer Girls, Table Tennis, Mini Rugby, Tag Rugby. Connacht and National Finals Dates 1st Connacht Finals 8th April Castlebar. 1st Nationals Finals 6th May Abbottstown. 2nd Connacht Finals 1st July Castlebar. 2nd National Finals 18th to 20th August.