GRASSROOTS

COOLANEY MULLINABREENA

THE Senior team had a impressive win over Curry in the Kiernan Cup on Friday evening the final score was 2- 18 to 0- 14, this win ensures them a place in the semi final of this competition. 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 / Walk 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. Work has now commenced on the next phase of Nace O’Dowd park development and we are now on course to play the first game in the next few weeks. We invite sponsors to come on board at this stage of the 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. coolaneymullinabreena. sligo@ gaa. ie The U. 14 team will play Geevagh in the Shield Final on the 13th July. Lotto Draw Results – March Jackpot 4,800 euro, numbers 1,9, 26, 27. no winner- Match 3 Shane Marren. April draw numbers 3, 10, 22, 36 No winner, Match 3 Vinny and Roisin Healy, Bernard Finnegan, Kevin & Sinead O’Brien. May draw- Jackpot 5,000 euro, no winner, match 3 Robert Hosey.

BUNNINADDEN

U 12 team are away to St Johns ( Stenson Park) on Tuesday evening the 27th @ 7pm Minor team Ballymote/ Bunninadden are away to Tubbercurry/ Cloonacool ( Tubbercurry Pitch) on Friday the 30th @ 7pm. U14 team had a good win over Drumcliffe/ Rosses point on Monday evening last final score 5- 19 to 2- 10. Our senior team lost out to St Farnan’s on Sunday last in the Benson cup. Good Luck to Cian Brett, Colm Doddy, and all involved with the Sligo Minor team, they take on Leitrim in their first Championship game this Wednesday the 28th June @ 7.30pm in Markievicz Park. All support would be appreciated. Main Sponsor 2017: The club wishes to extend a very sincere word of thanks to Richard Brennan ( Agriculture Contractor) who has come on board as main sponsor of the senior team for this year. The park committee would like to thank everyone for their support and patience during the past few months while the work was being completed on the walkway. The walkway is now complete and available at all times, for anyone wishing to walk or run on these facilities.

DRUMCLIFFE/ ROSSES POINT

FÉILE U14 Boys Footballers PRIDE of place goes to the boys U14 footballers who, as part of a combined team with neighbours St Molaise Gaels, won the All- Ireland Féile Peile na nÓg Regional Plate title last Saturday with impressive wins over Salthhill- Knocknacarra ( Galway) and Four Masters ( Donegal). The team comprised 12 players from Drumcliffe/ Rosses Point and 12 from St Molaise Gaels. We were hosts to the Douglas GAA Club from Co Cork. The team had lost both group matches in Oxfield earlier on Saturday against Douglas and Corofin but gelled quickly as the day wore on and grew in statue with every game in the knockout stages, played at Scarden. Huge thanks go to our organiser Jimmy O’Brien and our band of parents and volunteers who were all terrific hosts. A special word too for our pitch committee, car park stewards and helpers who had Oxfield looking so well for this memorable event. The Féile panel of players was: Ruairi Carroll, Augustine Watters, Ewan Rippon, Hugh Keaney, Mark Herrity, John Herrity, Josh Brady, Ciarán O’Reilly ( joint Capt), Luke Casserly ( joint Capt), Cian Oates, Ciarán Smith, Jack McGovern, Paul O’Brien, Seán Keane, James Donlon, Eoin Kerrigan, James McDermott, Daniel O’Connor, Keelan Harte, Evan Ballantine, Desmond Gillen, Ronan McGowan, Darragh Hallisey, Adam O’Boyle. The success more than made up for the U14 footballers’ league semi- final defeat last Monday evening against an impressive Ballymote/ Bunninadden team who were deserving winners on the day. Our girls U14 footballers travel to Hazelwood this Wednesday evening to face Calry/ St Joseph’s in their league semi- final at 7 o’clock. It’s a big week for the Sligo ladies football team as they take on Leitrim in the Connacht Intermediate championship this Sunday af- ternoon in McHale Park, Castlebar at 2: 30pm. The club wishes Sinéad Regan, Michelle McNamara and Rachel Monaghan the very best of luck. There will be live coverage of the match on Ocean FM. Good luck to our senior club captain Neil Ewing who leads Sligo out against Meath in Round 2A of the All- Ireland football qualifiers in Navan this Saturday evening. The senior men’s footballers completed their Kiernan Cup campaign last Sunday with a narrow one- point defeat, 3- 9 to 2- 13 at home to St Mary’s. Both teams were without their county contingent. The seniors next game is an important Division 1 league match away to Eastern Harps in three weeks time. We want to acknowledge the efforts of Benbulben Gaels hurler Patrick O’Connor who came very close to winning the Sligo GAA U16 Poc Fada competition on Knocknarea mountain last Friday night. Patrick acquitted himself admirably before losing out narrowly Easkey’s Fionn Moylan on a ‘ Poc- Off’.

CALRY/ ST JOSEPH’S

PRIDE of place this week goes to both Féile teams who competed in the National Finals of the competition at the weekend. Both teams played admirably but unfortunately went out at the quarter- final for the boys and semi final stages for the girls. Massive congratulations to both the players and the coaches on being part of such a memorable event. You have done your Club and County proud, and we hope the good experience will live long in your memories. The club plays host to a number of neighbouring clubs is on Saturday morning next as we host a blitz for the under 8 and under 10 girls. We look forward to large numbers and would appreciate any help. The Blitz starts at 10 AM. The junior team had a narrow loss to near neighbours Drumcliffe/ Rosses Point while the hurlers had a good win in the first round of the Championship against Tubbercurry. The very best of luck to Sligo as they take on Meath this weekend.

We extend our sympathies to Fr Noel Rooney on the death of his father Bart. Go ndeanfaidh Dia trocaire ar a Anam uasail.

COLLOONEY HANDBALL

CONGTAULATIONS to Laura Keever who won the Connaught Provincial Wall- Ball Ladies handball championship last weekend in Kilglass , Roscommon. Laura played well to overcome strong competition and emerge victorious. Hard luck to Gerry Coleman and Clive Slevin who were beaten by Galway opposition in their finals. Underage coaching in Collooney this Saturday at 11am , all welcome. Bingo next Thursday at 9 p. m , the jackpot is € 4,400 in 42 numbers , please come early. The 60 x 30 ladder continues this week , details available on Fastcourts. Good luck to all Sligo players competing in the National WallBall Championships being played in Breaffy , Mayo next weekend.

COOLERA/ STRANDHILL

THERE was no winner of the lotto on Monday June 19th. The numbers drawn were 2, 6, 12, and 27. Tickets are available from Keane’s Supermarket, Bree’s Bar, Margaret’s Café and also from Joe Gildea. The draw takes place every Monday in the clubhouse. OUR U12 Div 1 team returned to winning ways with a well- earned victory over St Johns in Ransboro Park recently. The under 12 girls made their exit from the league when they were defeated by Shamrock Gaels in the quarter final. In a game that could have gone either way, the girls were unlucky to concede late in the match and went down on a score line of 2- 05 to 1- 13. Our Division 4 team made the short trip to Connolly Park, Collooney on Friday evening for round six of the league. Despite putting up a good show they were to lose 2- 15 to 1- 11 and now lie mid- table with three wins and three losses. They play Calry/ St. Joseph’s on Saturday in Ransboro at 12.00. A place in the Shield Final was the prize that awaited the winner of our recent match with Tubbercurry and it was the south Sligo side that prevailed 4- 07 to 1- 12 in a close encounter. The Championship is next up in 3 weeks time and we can look forward to it with plenty of optimism based on the obvious improvements to be seen in recent games. The U12’ s were beaten by a stonger and older Naomh Eoin team on Tuesday last and find themselves in Group B for the play offs alongside Tubbercurry and Tourlestrane. They also played St. Mary’s, Carrick- on- Shannon in a friendly on Saturday and put up a strong display. Our U 8/ 10’ s have a blitz in the Sligo Centre of Excellence on Wednesday night at 6.30pm. Online registration is now open for our Cúl Camp which will be held at Scarden from July 3rd- 7th. Check www. gaa. ie/ kelloggsculcamps for details, or alternatively contact Tommy Cradock on 0877866845. These camps are always popular and represent great value for money with gear and bags included in the price. Best wishes to our county representatives this week. Peter Laffey, Keelan Cawley and Niall Murphy travel to Meath for Round 2 of the qualifiers on Saturday evening. On Sunday Laura- Ann Laffey, Ruth Goodwin and Jacqui Mulligan travel to Castlebar with Sligo LGFA to play Leitrim in the Connacht Intermediate Championship Final.

OWENMORE GAELS

WELL done to u16 players Mark Walsh and Diarmuid O’Grady who were part on the Sligo u16 Team who recently bet Mayo. Owenmore Gaels are delighted to announce our Golf Scramble Competition at Castle Dargan Golf Course. The Competition has a changed date and now takes place on Saturday July 29th. it is € 120 per team of four. Lots of great prizes to won which will be announced closer to the date with prizes for ‘ closest to the pin’, ‘ longest drive’ and ‘ Best GAA Team’ being awarded. If you would like to enter or would like further information please contact Michael Flynn on 0861520126 or Xavier Medas ( Castle Dargan Golf Club) on 0719118080. Division 4 result: Owenmore Gaels 2- 15 Coolera/ Strandhill 1- 11. Man of the match Garrett Lavin provided the drive from the full back line. Best of luck to the Senior men’s team who play Easkey in the Benson Cup on Thursday evening in Connolly Park at 7.30pm. The Minor Boys play Shamrock Gaels in Coola on Friday in a vital league game. Throw- in is at 7.30pm. Please support in what promises to be an entertaining game. The u16 Boys played St. Johns on Monday evening in Connolly Park. While the u12 Boys played away to Eastern Harps in the league on Tuesday. Check our facebook page for results. Well done to all who recently took part in the Ballinacarrow fun run on Monday. A great turnout for a great cause.

ST MOLAISE GAELS

CONGRATULATIONS to the Benbulben Gaels squad made up of a combined team from Drumcliffe/ Rosses Point and St Molaise Gaels who won the Plate final in the All Ireland Division I Feile U14 Boys competition played in Sligo last weekend defeating Four Masters from Donegal in the final by 2- 11 to 3- 01. Our Club hosted the Boys and Management Team from the great Austin Stacks club in Kerry for the weekend. Sincere thanks is due to so many people in our Club for making the weekend such a success. Those who hosted families, supervised groups over the weekend, provided food, looked after carparking, our young players who mixed so well with their Kerry counterparts, our Club and Bord na nOg Officers, U14 Management team and many others. A great example of so many people working together for the benefit of the club. Thank you to all involved. Thanks also to our visitors from Kerry who were a pleasure to host and entertain for the weekend. Their young Players in particular were a credit to their Families and Club on and off the pitch. Well done to our U8 and U10 Boys who produced some great performances in last Wednesday’s Blitz against St Mary’s and Drumcliffe/ Rosses Point. Our U14 Boys have qualified for the Shield final after a good home win against Owenmore Gaels. This Tuesday evening June 27th our two U12 Boys squads are at home to Coolera/ Strandhill at 7.00pm. On Friday evening next June 30th our Minor Boys have a 7th round Division I League fixture away to Eastern harps at 7.00pm. Next Sunday at 1.00pm our senior men have a home Kiernan Cup semi final clash against Coolaney/ Mullinabreena . The visitors were impressive and convincing winners when the sides met in the League at the same venue a number of weeks ago. However the Damien Kelly and Oisin Coyne managed home squad will relish the opportunity of reaching a senior final and a good game is in prospect. We hope to see a big home crowd on Sunday in support of the squad. Our next Club Lotto Draw take place this Monday June 10th at 8.30pm. Thank you to everyone for their continued support for this important fundraiser. Our annual “Cash for Clobber” fundraiser coincides with the return of underage coaching. If anyone has old clothes and footwear that they don’t need the Club would be delighted to take these. Goods can be left at the Club rooms on any Saturday morning. This years Kellogs Cul Camp takes place at Monsignor Hynes Park from July 24th to 28th> bookings can be done online at www. kelloggsculcamps. gaa. ie. Co- ordinator for our Camp is Jimmy McLoughlin at 087- 3915055.

ST FARNAN’S

THE intermediate team had a fine win in the Benson Cup over Bunninadden on a score of 4- 13 to 1- 8. The game was played in Bunninadden on Sunday. Good luck to James Weir and Sligo minors in the semi final of the championship on Wednesday against Leitrim in Markievicz Park. Good luck also to Patrick O’Connor and Sligo seniors against Meath on Saturday. Good wishes to the under 21 county hurlers on Saturday against Fermanagh. The under 12 team play Coolaney/ Mullunabreena on Tuesday at 7 pm in Templeboy. The minor team are back in action after the exams on Friday. They play away to Coolera/ Strandhill at 7. Entries are being taken for our fundraising Footgolf. This will take place on Sunday, July 9th at 1pm. Entry is € 10 per person. Prizes on offer. The next 50/ 50 draw is on Sunday, July 2nd. Well done to Noel Healy, winner of€ 123 in the last draw.

EASTERN HARPS

OUR first draw in the Buy A Block Fundraiser took place at East Brothers, Ballinafad on last Wednesday evening and was conducted by Shaun Dorrian and Edward East. This was a bonus draw and is in addition to all the other monthly draws. The prize on offer was a hedge trimmer sponsored by East Brothers in association with Gardencare. Due to the enormous amount of raffle tickets sold so far in this fundraiser a rather novel idea was used in conducting the draw. All tickets were put into a cement mixer and mixed under the supervision of Joe Simon who kindly volunteered to oversee the draw. Congratulations to Adrian Gorman from Bunninadden who was the winner and the ticket was sold by Louis Carty. Tickets are available for the next six monthly draws including the monster draw in November from any business outlet, executive member or online. Last week’s draw and all information can be viewed on the Eastern Harps facebook page. Our U. 14 girls have a home League semi- final on this Wed June 28th in Keash. Please support. Also this week the U. 16 boys and Minor teams resume action after the exams when they play their last league game. Both teams have home games against St. Molaise Gaels. As always check the fixture section on www. EasternHarps. com for details of time and dates. We extend our best wishes to both the Sligo Senior and Minor teams this week as they are involved in Championship action. On the Senior team we are represented by Ross and Keith who play Meath in Navan on Saturday July 1st at 6pm. Our Co. Minor lads play Leitrim in the Connacht Semi Final in Markievicz Park on Wednesday evening June 28th at 7.30. We have the strongest representation in years with Evan Lavin, Jonathon East, James O Hara, Alan Davey and Jake Stephenson on all the panel. Congrats to Culfadda N. S. who won their Cumann na mBunscol shield final. Commiserations to Mullaghroe N. S. who lost their final. Congratulations to