GRASS ROOTS
COOLERA/ STRANDHILL
Under 14 Girls The under 14 girls had to settle for second best in their league match with C. T. Gaels last Tuesday in Ransboro. Final score was 4- 12 to 2- 04. This was Susannah Garcia’s last game before returning to Spain, and we all wish her well in the future. Team; Susannah Garcia, Amy Hampson, Ciara Lindsay, Cliodhna Davitt, Grace Molloy, Holly Gilligan, Cliodhna O’ Sullivan ( 0- 01), Amy Deering ( 001), Keri Mitchell, Beibhinn Harte ( 1- 01), Nessa O’ Sullivan ( Aoife Gormley) , Enya Hughes ( Shona Dalton), Mary Kate McPartland ( Hannah Burrows ( 0- 01). Junior League The Junior team got back to winning ways with a six point victory over St. John’s. Their next match is this Friday at home to Curry at 7.00pm. Team; Colm Scanlon, James Hampson ( Diarmuid Loftus), Mark Comerford ( 001), Ronan Redmond ( 1- 01) ( Alan Scanlon ( 0- 01)), Seán Callaghan ( 0- 03) ( David McGee), Conor O’ Mahony ( 0- 01), Colin Parke, David Kilrehill ( 0- 01), Kieran Prior ( 1- 05), Frankie O’ Flynn ( Karl O’ Reilly ( 0- 02)), John Kilrehill ( 1- 00) ( Graham Kelly). Benson Cup For the second time in a week the senior footballers faced St. John’s in Stenson Park, this time in the Benson Cup. The wides were to prove costly as the home side dominated the second half and two late goals were to be the decisive scores leading to a 2- 12 to 0- 12 win for St. John’s. Under 14 Boys Our u14 boys went down to Shamrock Gaels by ten points in our final league game. Once again we gave our opponents too much lee way in the first half, despite the best efforts of the excellent Cathal Morahan in goal and some fine scoring from Andrew Lynch. On the wing Conor Keane was another to link up well with the hard working midfield duo of Ross Doherty and Liam Gilligan. The second half saw total domination by the Coolera boys as they began to claw back the halftime deficit. Fine running from Jamie Walsh got Ciaran Langan on the scoresheet. Rory Kinane, Cormac Henaghan and the rocklike Owen McKirdy all displayed great tenacity in defence. Naoise Brennan gave his all as usual and subs Jakub Krajluski and Aaron Lindsay impressed when coming on. Despite outscoring our opponents 2.07 to 0- 04 in the second half, the full time whistle intervened to secure victory for the Riverstown side. County Representatives Best wishes to our club players Keelan Cawley, Niall Murphy and Peter Laffey who are part of the Sligo squad that takes on Antrim in the All- Ireland qualifier in Markievicz Park this Saturday at 5.00pm.
ST MOLAISE GAELS
CONGRATULATIONS to our U11 Boys and Management Team on winning the Shield competition at the prestigious Mick Herron Tournament in Ardara Co. Donegal on Saturday last. After a couple of excellent group games the team were beaten by a single point by the highly rated St Sylvester’s team from Dublin that subse- quently won the Cup final, in a thrilling semi final but qualified for the Shield final where they overcame another Dublin outfit St Pat’s. Our U12 Boys also put in some good performances in their Section. On Bank Holiday Monday our two U10 Boys squads also travelled to Ardara to compete in the Joe Larry Tournament and both squads did the club proud. The older group were beaten in the Plate final while the U9 side were defeated by a single score in their semi final. Our U12 Boys Division I and III squads travel to Oxfield this Tuesday evening to take on Drumcliffe/ Rosses Point at 7.00pm. Also on Tuesday morning the Boys and Girls of Grange NS play their Cumann na mBunscoil semi finals in Scarden. Our U14 Boys were beaten 2- 12 to 1- 06 by Drumcliffe Rosses Point in the last round of fixtures in the A League on Thursday night last. The team will now play in the Shield semi final. Our U8 and U10 Girls gave some brilliant performances in last Saturdays Blitz in Oxfield against Drumcliffe/ Rosses Point and Calry/ St Joseph’s. Our Junior men continued their impressive form in Division IV with a 1- 17 to 0- 10 win away to Coolaney/ Mullinabreena on Sunday last. The Mick McElligott managed home side made it three wins from four in the competition and are now second in the Table. Next Friday night at 8.00pm the team are away to St John’s at 8.00pm. Good luck to Eoin McHugh and the Sligo team for this Saturday’s All Ireland qualifier against Antrim in Markievicz Park at 5.00pm. Our senior team will look to clinch a Kiernan Cup final spot when they travel to Hazlewood on Sunday next for a 1.00pm throw in against Calry/ St Joseph’s. Underage coaching continues Saturday mornings. This is definitely a last call for Club registration both underage and adult. Forms will be available upstairs in Clubhouse. All Management teams from U6 to senior have been forwarded details of those registered to date by our Club registrar Niall O’Connell. The assistance of all Management Teams in finalising this would be greatly appreciated. Our next Club Lotto Draw take place next Monday June 26th at 8.30pm. Thank you to everyone for their continued support for this important fundraiser. Finally training is well underway for St Molaise Gaels Junior Ladies. The Girls are always looking for new members to join the set up. If you haven’t kicked a ball in years or want to join in the fun and laughter then come on down to meet Manager Regina Feeney 086- 6628188 and the Girls. Everyone is welcome. Don’t put it off!. Training Tuesdays and Thursdays 6.45pm to 8.00pm.
ST FARNAN’S
THE club is holding a Footgolf Classic Fundraiser at the Queen Meabh Centre, Ransboro on Sunday, July 9th. Teams of four to include one female and one under 18 player. Anyone wishing to enter contact Padraic Culkin ( 087) 6392624 Entry costs € 10 per person. Prizes on offer. Please note change of date for this event. The club is also seeking sponsorship of prizes. If interested please contact any committee member. This promises to be a fun day out. All support would be greatly appreciated.
The junior team earned a draw against Curry on Monday last. The final score was St. Farnan’s 2- 16. Curry 5- 7. They play Calry/ St. Joseph’s on Friday at 8pm in Templeboy. The intermediate team play St. Michael’s on Sunday at 1pm in the next round of The Benson Cup in Templeboy.
Good luck to Patrick O’Connor and Sligo senior football team against Antrim in the qualifiers on Saturday.
The under 12 team play away to St. Michael’s on Tuesday. There will be a club meeting on Wednesday at 9pm in the clubhouse. All members welcome.
DRUMCLIFFE/ ROSSES POINT
GOOD luck to our club captain Neil Ewing as he leads Sligo out against Antrim this Saturday evening in round 1A of the All- Ireland football qualifiers. The match is live on Ocean FM from 5pm. The Sligo ladies team are also in action in the Connacht Intermediate football championship against Roscommon the same day. Best of luck to our club players involved - Rachel Monaghan, Sinéad Regan and Michelle McNamara. A four- goal blitz by the junior men’s footballers in the closing 10 minutes plus a match- winning point by Seán Flanagan with the last kick of the game gave DRP a dramatic one- point victory over Curry in Curry, in Division 4 of the league last Saturday evening. That makes it four wins our of four so far. We host Owenmore Gaels this Sunday in Oxfield at 1pm. It’s a big week ahead for our Benbulben Gaels U14 hurlers as they head to County Wexford to represent Sligo in the All- Ireland Féile na nGael 2017. The team will play matches against Horeswood GAA Club, Our Lady’s Island/ St Fintan’s and Michael Dwyers in Division 5. We wish the players, management and travelling families a very enjoyable weekend. Full match details will be available on our Facebook page. Our boys U14 footballers booked their place in the ‘ A’ league semi- finals thanks to a fine 2- 12 to 1- 6 win over St Molaise Gaels last Thursday. Ballymote Round Towers will be our semi- final opponents. The girls U14 footballers picked up their third win of the league campaign with a comprehensive victory over St Farnan’s at Oxfield last Tuesday. The team travel to play Curry in their final round robin match this Tuesday evening at 7. The boys U12 footballers entertain St Molaise Gaels in the league this Tuesday evening at Oxfield at 7pm. Well done to the Rathcormac NS Cumann Na mBunscol football team who won their semi- final against Ballymote last Thursday. The final is scheduled for this Sunday in Markievicz Park. Our thanks to the Calry/ St Joseph’s and St Molaise Gaels who joined us in Oxfield last Saturday for a very enjoyable girls Under 8/ 10 football blitz. The Benbulben Gaels U12 hurlers recorded a 0- 6 to 0- 5 win away to Tubbercurry last Tuesday. The club congratulates Darragh Kivlehan on his marriage to Roisín Fitzgerald in Killarney last Friday and wishes the happy couple every success for the future. It’s nice to know that the club has a new hotline to the Kingdom for All- Ireland final tickets from now on!
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.
Best wishes to Sligo against Antrim on Saturday from all at the club. Senior Team News St Pats Seniors next game is home to Castleconnor in the Benson Cup on the weekend of 24th/ 25th of June. Ladies Team News St Pats Ladies training continues on Friday @ 9pm Details of next game will be confirmed at training. Minor Team News St Pats Minors league games resumes after the exams with a home game against Geevagh/ St Michaels on June 30th. U16’ S Team News St Pats / St Farnans U16’ s have advances into the knockout stages of the league. Details to follow. U 14’ s Team News St Pats U14’ s training continues on Wednesday’s from 6.30pm U 12’ s Team News. St Pats U12’ s play away to Curry on Tuesday June 13th @ 7pm. U10’ S & U8’ s & U6’ s Team News. St Pats training continues on Wednesday @ 6.30pm. St Pats traveled to play St Michaels from Roscommon in Cootehall on Friday last. A great evening was had by all. All at the club thank St Michael’s for being the perfect hosts.
TUBBERCURRY
RESULTS. HURLING U14 Tubbercurry/ Cloonacool 2- 3 2- 3 Castleconnor U12 Tubbercurry/ Cloonacool 0- 5 0- 6 Benbulben Gaels. FOOTBALL U14 Tubbercurry/ Cloonacool 4- 14 3- 6 St. Johns A special mention has to go to our u14 hurler Luke Marren who with the last puck of the game sent over a fantastic equaliser from a 65. One that many a senior would be proud of. Also well done to our u14s who continue to show battling qualities and are getting their rewards for the work that they’re putting in. FIXTURES. 13 June @ 7 U12 footballers ( 2 teams) are home to Owenmore Gaels. ROAD To Croker. AND so the road to Croker for Sligo seniors begins with a home game against Antrim. IT is very disappointing that again this week vandalism has taken place in Kilcoyne park with windows and lights being broken and stones been thrown onto the pitches. Also the stand continues to be used for anti social activities.
Please respect the contribution that the club as an amateur organization is making to the community.
SHAMROCK GAELS
THANKS to all who supported our annual Golf Classic at the weekend. The winners on 51 points were Colin Harte, David Quinn and Johnny Quinn. 2nd place went to Frank Waller, Peter Smith and Dave Doyle. 3rd went to Sean Carroll, Eoin Carroll and Mark Boyd. 4th went to Paul Little, Cormac Kearns and Philip Kearns. The nearest the pin was won by Dave Doyle while Sean Carroll won the longest drive. A special word of thanks to our main sponsors, Flancare and also to our other sponsors Michael Henry, Lavins Ballymote, Castle Dargan GC and Centra Caltragh. Thanks also to Niall Kearns and Eugene Carroll for organising the event and to Carrick on Shannon Golf Club for hosting us. The junior team had a good 2- 9 to 1- 10 win over Eastern Harps last Friday and now take on St Marys away next Friday at 8.00PM. The Senior team take on Curry in the Kiernan Cup next Sunday at home at 1.00PM IT was great to catch up with the 1992 Championship winning team last weekend. Thanks to Glen McDermott for hosting the event along with the Golf presentations. The U12 Div 1 team had a good win over Eastern Harps last week while the Div 3 lost but played very well to the end and never gave up. The teams were: Div 1 - Brian Dwyer, George Barlow, Ryan Parke, Matthew Parke, Sam Tuohy, Oisin Conlon, Ciaran Kenny, Jack Tuohy, Niall Kenny, James Foley, Daniel King. Div 3:- Sean Kelly, Matthew Potter, Leo Scanlon, Steven Smith, PJ Scanlon, Darragh McKeon, Joris Rooney, Adam Taylor, Jack Barrett and Adam O Carroll. The U14 girls had a great win against neighbours Geevagh last Tuesday evening and now play St Farnan’s away on Tuesday at 7PM. Well done to the U14 boys who defeated Coolera 4- 16 to 3- 9 last Thursday. Well done to the G4M& O who played in a Blitz in Sligo last Saturday. The club wish to express sympathy with the family and relatives of Kathleen McKenna ( nee Flynn) Dublin and formerly of Riverstown who died recently.
ENNISCRONE/ KILGLASS
FUNDRAISING WE have been overwhelmed with the generosity of the local community and indeed beyond in our fundraising efforts for the new Indoor Astro Turf complex. After last week’s collection we are at € 70200 and wish to thank all of those who have donated already for their fantastic generosity. We still require € 5000 more to hit our target, and anyone who wishes to sponsor a block or a brick can visit our website or contact any committee member. INTERMEDIATE OUR intermediate team suffered a setback to their promotion ambitions last Sunday when they slumped to a 3- 14 to 0- 8 defeat to Ballymote at Corran Park in the league. Having played into the breeze in the first half, our lads performed relatively well and trailed 0- 8 to 0- 3 at half- time, but the loss of a number of players and a poor second half performance led to a heavy defeat. The lads will look to bounce back when they host Easkey in the next round on Friday next at 8pm in Quigabar. MINOR/ U16 BEST wishes to all club players sitting state examinations over the next couple of weeks. Training continues for all minors and U- 16s who are free of exam commitments. U- 14 OUR U- 14 boys lost out to Eastern Harps, 4- 7 to 3- 8, in the final round of the Division Two league last Thursday evening. Minus the services of some key personnel, the lads led for the majority of the encounter but a late Harps’ surge gave them the points. This squad will travel to Feile on Friday week to represent the club and county, and based on their league performance they will be fine ambassadors. U- 12 OUR U- 12s return to action this Wednesday evening when they play Tourlestrane at 7pm. BONFIRE Night WE will once again be hosting a bonfire night event at Sheridan’s Kilglass on June 23rd this year. Due to the extraordinary generosity of the local community in our recent fundraising efforts, the night is free of charge with bouncy castles and a barbeque on the
night. It all kicks off at 8.30pm – everyone welcome.
CLOONACOOL
OUR U8s and U10s had two very competitive matches against their Swinford counterparts in the Community Park on Wednesday evening of last week. Well done to all the players who took part, to their mentors and coaches who are doing trojan work with the underage teams, and also to the parents for their wonderful support at training sessions and at all games. OUR Junior team short a number of regulars went down to St. Marys at home on Saturday evening last. The next league game is away to Tourlestrane on Sunday next at one o’clock. Training continues during the week at the usual times. All players are asked to attend. A big thank you to everybody who organised and supported the club’s fundraising table quiz held in Brennan’s lounge on Friday evening of last week which was a huge success. Twenty three tables competed in what was a very tight contest. Thanks also to the many sponsors of raffle prizes, and also to school principal Deirdre Kelly and her father who were of great assistance on the night. Good luck to all students who are doing exams at the present time. Sympathy is extended to the family relatives and friends of the late Sr. Bridget Mary McGuinness formerly of ( Frenchford) Sessue-commons who went to her eternal reward in recent days, Ar dheis de go raibh a anam.
OWENMORE GAELS
WELL done to the U- 12 boys who had an impressive win over Ballymote/ Buninnadden yesterday evening. Also the U- 12 development team who had a brilliant game, just piped to the post by the opposition in a very close match.
TOURLESTRANE
OUR u14 girls list out to a much stronger reigning feile Calry team at home on Wednesday evening. Thursday night the u14 boys travelled to Carly also but due to the rain soaked pitch the ref deemed it unplayable so the game will be rescheduled On Saturday evening our senior team played host to Coolaney/ Mullinabreena in the Kiernan cup and with tight marking and fine scores picked we clocked up a good win with a score line of 2/ 15 to 1/ 11. On Sunday the Junior lads travelled to a windswept Easkey and had a comprehensive win over the home team and play hosts to Cloonacool next Sunday in the pitch at 1 o’clock. COOLANEY/ MULLINABREENA THE next Club meeting will take place on Tuesday 13th June at 9pm, in St. Nathy’s Hall. With the Sligo GAA coaches we will run our own GAA Kellogg’s Cul Camp this year from 31st July to 4th August. Places can now be booked on this camp at www.kelloggsculcamp.gaa.ie . The Club’s annual 8km road race will take place this year on 5th July at 7.30pm, in Coolaney. Kids fun run at 7pm. Adults 15 euro, minors 10 euro, Family 40 euro. Register from 6pm at Coolaney Community Centre. Chip Timing. Refreshments served afterwards. Coaching for U. 6, U. 8 and U. 10 takes place in the Community Park, Coolaney every Saturday morning between 10am and 11am. The U. 12 team play Eastern Harps on Tuesday 13th June at 7pm, in Cloonacool. We invite sponsors to come on board at this stage of the Nace O’Dowd Park development. Opportunities exist to sponsor two new dugouts, goal posts, and our new perimeter fence sponsor signs. All enquiries through any committee member or email senisecretary.coolaney- mullinabreena. sligo@ gaa. ie The senior team lost to Tourlestrane in thr Kiernan Cup at the weekend, the final score was 2- 15 to 1- 11. They play Tubbercurry next Sunday at 1pm, in Cloonacool. Our Division 4 team were defeated by St. Molaise Gaels, the full time score was 1- 17 to 0- 10. They play Castleconnor on Friday next at 8pm, in St. Brendan’s Park.
BALLISODARE
WELL done to the U12 girls who were narrowly defeated by St Johns in the B Shield final in Markievicz park. The girls have made good progress during the year. The U14 girls are to meet on Wednesday evening at the pitch in Ballisodare for a game v Eoghan Rua. Anyone who has ordered the new training tops can collect them on Wednesday evening. If any parents would like to purchase a top for their daughters, there will be an opportunity to try on samples on Wednesday. The U10 girls will play a challenge game on Friday. Parents are asked to meet at the pitch in Carraroe @ 6pm. Finally congratulations to Róisín Mc Intyre who was a member of the St Marys U16 team that won the A league final against Drumcliffe recently.
COLLOONEY HANDBALL
UNDERAGE coaching in Collooney this Saturday at 11am , all welcome. Names and grades for 60 x 30 and one- wall champoinships to club secretary as soon as possible. Good luck to all who are sitting exams and happy holidays to those who are finished for the summer. Bingo next Thursday at 9 p. m , the jackpot is € 4,300 in 42 numbers , please come early.
GEEVAGH
OUR young footballers had a busy week when we hosted Kilmore on Wednesday evening and St Ronan’s on Friday for a series of u6, u8 and u10 games. Both evenings were very enjoyable and successful with our young teams making excellent progress at all grades. The u14 boys defeated St Marys in the division C league on Thursday. Our u12 boys face Calry St Josephs, on Tuesday 13th at 7pm in Geevagh. Many thanks to all the volunteers who turned out over the last two Saturday mornings to help with the enhancement of our grounds and facilities. Best wishes to all our young members who are currently sitting junior and leaving cert exams.
ST MARY’S
IT was a quiet week for the older teams in Bord na nOg and we hope those sitting the leaving and junior certificate are satisfied so far and wish them luck with the remainder of the examinations. The U12’ s sent 2 teams to the Herron Cup tournament in Ardara on Saturday. The older team qualified for the final by winning the 3 matches in their Group against St Pats of Donabate ( managed by Dublin great Ciaran Whelan), St Eunans Letterkenny and MacCumhaills of Ballybofey. Their impressive display continued into the final, but unfortunately a quick start from our opponents Sylvesters of Malahide proved a bridge too far. Our younger side played great football but were edged in both of their matches by the Dublin sides of St Pats and Sylvesters. It was a good outing for our lads and shows they are progressing very well. The U14 Division 1 boys had a comfortable win in the last round of the league against Curry and there were stand- out performances from Saeedi Turnaweher and Jack Canning. Our lads seem to be hitting form at the right time for the Feile. Impressive displays throughout the league have qualified the team for the league final where they will play either Drumcliffe Rosses Point or Ballymote Bunninaden. The Division 3 team played good football when beaten by a stronger Geevagh side and Adam Connolly and John Mackey gave notable performances. They have qualified for the Division 3 league semi- final which will be played on June 19th. Preparations for the Feile are continuing and there was a very successful carwash on Saturday. Thanks to those giving their time to help out and to every- one who supported the fundraiser. The U12 Girls had a great training session on Saturday morning and thanks to senior Players Johnny Martyn and Niall McManus for helping out. There is a clear week on week improvement in these girls and they put in a total effort at each training. The U14 girls will play St Michaels in their last league match this Wednesday. The Junior mens’ side continues its good run of form and the guys are really enjoying their football, as the squad builds This week, sporting our black Kevinsfort strip, we travelled to Cloonacool and Gary O’Hehir after a number of consistent performances was given the captain’s armband and again led by example. An impressive display of disciplined football in the second half closed the game out. We continue to welcome back players and great to see Dylan Corcoran putting in his trademark solid display and scoring points off both feet. St Mary’s can look forward to the next league match when Shamrock Gaels visit Kent Park on Friday at 8pm. Training continues during the week. The Senior side had no match this weekend and host Eastern Harps in the Kiernan Cup on Sunday at 1pm. Best wishes to Bill and the Naomh Eoin hurlers who travel to the Féile this weekend, and thanks to everyone attending the table quiz last Friday in the Clubhouse in support of these lads.
ST MICHAEL’S
NO Intermediate game this week, training continues as usual and all players are asked to attend. Next Sunday we play St Farnan’s in the Benson Cup in Templeboy. The monthly meeting of St Michaels place on Thursday evening at 9.15pm. All are asked to attend this important meeting. Just to remind everyone that the yearly lotto is now due for renewal and club members will be calling to houses in the area over the next few weeks again the club wish to express thanks to everyone who supports the Lotto whether it is on a weekly or yearly basis without you the club would not exist. The club wish to express sympathy to the McPadden and Kelly families Ballingar and Ballintogher on the death of Ann McPadden. Margaret McTeirnan Slishwood on the death of her sister Mary Martin Walderstown Athlon. May they Rest in Peace.
CALRY/ ST JOSEPH’S
THERE was no winner of this weeks lotto. The numbers were 11,18, 20 and 29. Winner of the promoters prize was David Dykes, Colgagh, Calry. Next weeks lotto is € 6000! Very best of luck to Aidan Devaney and Darragh Cummins in the All Ireland qualifier v Antrim this weekend.
BALLYMOTE
LAST Sunday in Corran Park Ballymote beat Enniscrone/ Kilglass and have secured top spot in Division 3. Final score Ballymote 3- 14 Enniscrone/ Kilglass 0- 8. They play Eastern Harps 16th June 8pm in Gurteen. U 14 beat Owenmore Gaels last Thursday, final score Ballymote/ Bunninadden 5- 17 Owenmore Gaels 3- 4. They have secured 2nd place in Division 1, well done team and management. U 12 were beaten last Tuesday by Owenmore Gaels and U 11 team played very well beating Owenmore Gaels, final score Ballymote/ Bunninadden 14pts Owenmore Gaels 10pts. Their next game is against St Marys 13th June in Corran Pk at 7pm. CONGRATULATIONS to Niall Brennan selected for Republic of Ireland UEFA regions squad and he will take part in finals in Turkey at the end of June. CUL Camps will take place in Ballymote 17th – 21st July. AN informal gathering of the 1960 Ballymote minor team will take place in Doddy’s Lounge 14th July at 8.15pm. This team won the minor championships in this year. Squad members are Denis Kennedy, Jim Sreenan, Justin Henry RIP, Thomas Keenan, Paddy Cunney, Stephen Benton, Tommy McCann, Brendan Coleman, Brendan Benton RIP, Shane Gilhawely, Joe McGovern, Neal Farry, Paddy Prior, Sean Davey, Marcus Henry, Pat Rodgers, Liam Keirins, Peader Brennan, Rapheal Cassidy, Jim Donoghue, Vincent Hever, Seamus Fahey, John Cassidy and David Martin. Coach Alfie Banks and John Kivelan RIP, Joe O Hara RIP, and Eugene Gilhawely RIP. There is a small bit unfinished business involving this squad. This event is open to all members and supporters of the club.