GRASSROOTS

BALLYMOTE

NEXT Sunday 30th July Ballymote will play Division 3 Senior League final against Enniscrone/Kilglass. Venue and time not yet fixed, details can be found on Ballymote GAA Facebook page when released. Winner of this final will return to Division 2. Good luck to team and management and they would like to see your support.

U 14 had a successful first outing in the first round of championship beating Curry last Friday. This was a tough game but Ballymote/ Bunninadden had the advantage with 2 goals from Sonny Muldoon, and one each from Tristan Regan and Michael Lavin. Final score Ballymote/Bunninadden 4-11 Curry 2-11.

U 16 championship season starts 31st July in Ballymote against Easkey at 7pm.

U 12/11 play their final game against Shamrock Gaels in Coola 25th July at 7pm.

U 8/10 played a blitz against St Johns last Wednesday and players and mentors enjoyed refreshments on offer afterwards.

Next Wednesday in Corran Pk at 7.30pm there will be treat in store for GAA fans as Sligo Masters play Mayo Masters. Former Sligo and Ballymote star Nigel Clancy as well as many other recently retired County players will be playing.

CLOONACOOL

THE Cloonacool/Tubbercurry U16 team played out a very competitive league final against neighbours Curry in Tourlestrane on Monday of last week. This game was only decided in the second half of extra time with both sides out on their feet on a fine warm evening. Bill Cartys and David Currans team can hold their heads high after a fine league competition which went down to the wire. The Minor team went down to Owenmore Gaels in the Shield final in Scarden after a comprehensive win over Ballymote/ Bunnanadden in the semi-final. Our Juniors short a number of regulars suffered defeat against a good Enniscrone/ Kilglass team on Sunday last at home. Hard triers were Pakie McIntyre, Fergus Leonard, Ronan Leonard, Darren Heneghan, Aiden Kilcoyne, and Conor Prendergast. Training continues during the week, with an away game against Eastern Harps on next Saturday evening. CONGRATULATIONS are extended to P.J. Mullarkey Newtown and Carmel Durkin Swinford, also to Colette Henry Carnaleck and Art O’ Sullivan Limerick, who were married in recent weeks

COLLOONEY HANDBALL

UNDERAGE coaching in Collooney this Saturday at 11am ,all welcome. BINGO next Thursday at 9 p.m , the jackpot is €4,600 in 42 numbers , please come early.

WELL done to Michael Bruen and Gerry Coleman who beat Clive and Colin Slevin , Drumcliffe , in the Sligo 60 x 30 championship MBD finals ,good luck to all Sligo handballers in Connaught finals action next week. THE 60 x 30 ladder round 2 continues this week , details available on Fastcourts.

FOLLOW us on facebook @ Collooney Handball Club.

COOLERA/STRANDHILL

LOTTO

THE lotto numbers drawn on Monday 17th were 1, 11, 14 and 25. The jackpot wasn’t won, and now moves to €2700. 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.

MINOR Final

OUR minor side played in the Division 2 League final on Thursday night in Bunninadden vs Tourlestrane. Conditions for both teams were far from ideal with heavy showers of rain leaving plenty of surface water on the pitch. Coolera/Strandhill recovered from a Round 1 defeat to Tourlestrane to put together 6 straight wins along with a semi final victory over Coolaney/Mullinabreena. Tourlestrane recorded an impressive 7 out of 7 and a convincing semi final victory en route to the final, putting up some big score lines along the way. A task that was going to be difficult was made harder for our lads who were down a number of important players due to injury and summer holidays. Despite an impressive opening 15mins holding Tourlestrane to a single point, a lapse of concentration coupled with a fantastic individual goal was quickly followed by some quick fire points leaving Coolera/Strandhill with a big task to climb in the second half. Coolera/Strandhill as a team never let their work rate drop and their application for the duration of the game can not be faulted. Some excellent individual pieces of play in defence from Marc Harkin and Sean Wynne were pleasing while Sean Murphy covered every inch of the pitch showing some excellent skills in both defence and attack. U16s Keelan Harte and Lee Wilson can also be pleased with their contribution. We wish our 6 U16s all the best in their own league final on Sunday. As a group, management and players can now re group and focus on championship. They will welcome back the eight players that were unavailable to them for the league final and hope to have a successful run in championship. All support was appreciated and we look forward to seeing everyone out for championship.

CLUB Summer Camp FOLLOWING the success of the GAA Cúl Camp our own club Summer Camp sponsored by New Ireland Assurance will be held at Ransboro from August 8th-11th for all 6-12 year olds. Further details and bookings can be got from Tommy Cradock on 0877866845.

UNDER 12 Girls

THE under 12 girls got back to winning ways with a win over Shamrock Gaels in Ransboro last Friday. The girls settled into the game early and led at quarter time 3-02 to 0-00. They continued this good form for the second quarter adding another 3-01 to their opponents’ 0-02. It was a lead they never gave up, despite a strong showing from Shamrock Gaels in the third and fourth quarters, which saw the visitors score 3-01 to Coolera-Strandhill’s 1-02. By full time, the girls were to emerge victorious by 8-07 to 3-03. There were many fine individual displays, notably from Ava Griffin in goals, Anna McDaniel, Nessa O’ Sullivan and Lisa Kilfeather in defence, Orna Murphy and Mary-Kate McPartland in midfield and Clodagh Martyn, Ellen Walsh, Alana Wilson and Lauren Healy in attack; but what was more encouraging was the teamwork and link play that became evident as the game progressed. The girls have a tough assignment this Friday when they play C.T. Gaels in Ransboro at 7.00.

ALL-IRELAND Final

THERE was disappointment for our club’s representatives, Kevin Banks, Kieran Prior, Luke Comerford, David Kilrehill, Thomas Moran, Ronan Redmond, Seán Callaghan, Shane Brennan, Fionn Morrissey and Seán Chambers in the All-Ireland U21 Hurling Final in Markievicz Park on Saturday evening. Despite a strong second half which saw Sligo claw back a five point deficit to level the tie mid-way through the second half, Donegal went on to win 1-14 to 0-12.

U14 Boys

OUR under 14 boys had their first Championship outing away to Shamrock Gaels on Friday night and after a gutsy display the home team came out on top by 6 points. Playing without several regulars and bolstered by under 12s Tadgh Dogget and Oran Harte, Coolera were quick out of the blocks with an Andrew Lynch point. Ciaran Langan’s towering presence proved a handful for the Gaels’ defence as he helped himself to a brace of goals. Jamie Kilfeather was provider for the initial effort and he himself pointed for a rare score from distance. Mark McDaniel had a point from play after a fine link up with Jamie Walsh. He then netted a superb effort to give Coolera/Strandhill a six point cushion at the break. Aided by the breeze in the second half, the home side began to dominate and but for some heroic goalkeeping from Cathal Morahan they would have put the game to bed midway through the half. A great penalty block unfortunately fell kindly to the kicker and he made no mistake second time. The always dangerous Ciaran Langan raised another green flag and a fine midfield catch by Liam Gilligan initiated a Cormac Henaghan point. The Seafield county squad member helped himself to another point followed by three fine scores by Mark McDaniel...however some fine scores from the home team were enough to keep the visitors at bay. Other hardworking efforts came from Naoise Brennan, Ben Cawley, Rory Kinane and Owen Mc Kirdy. Up front Cathal Ballantyne and Cormac Correria showed up willingly. Next game is against St Michael’s in two weeks time. MINOR Girls

THE minor girls began their championship campaign with a tough assignment away to a very strong St. Farnan’s side last Wednesday. The home side were dominant from the start and ran out comfortable winners. Despite the result, there were many positives to take from the match, not least of which were the performances of the under 14s Amy Hampson and Beibhinn Harte. Amy was tenacious in defence, and Beibhinn, having started the game in goals and made many fine saves, ended up top scorer with 1-01 to her name in the second half. Eimear McCallion contributed 1-00, while Ellen Prior and Attracta Halloran had two points each. There were good performances in defence also from Caoimhe O’ Sullivan, Cara Gilligan and Kaela Kerrigan, while in attack Eilis Callaghan and Gráinne Redmond worked hard from start to finish. Next is a home match with Curry this Wednesday. Junior Football A depleted junior team played host to Molaise Gaels on Friday evening in round 9 of the Div. 4 League. A bright opening resulted in an Eoin Macken goal and John Kilrehill point giving us a slender lead in the early part of the half. The visitors responded however and picked off some nice long range points before netting from a quick free. Coolera-Strandhill battled their way back into contention thanks to points from Adam Kerrigan, Alan Scanlon and a second from John Kilrehill to leave the half time score 1-10 to 1-04 in favour of Molaise Gaels. The second half began with the visitors picking up where they left off, scoring some long range points. John Kilrehill and Adam Kerrigan had two excellent scores to keep Coolera-Strandhill in touch. Martin Gillen added another followed quickly by a Barry Doyle effort, before Barry drilled the ball low to the corner for the home side’s last score. It wasn’t enough however and Molaise Gaels went on to win 3-21 to 2-08.

DRUMCLIFFE/ROSSES POINT

THE club’s 2017 Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp last week attracted a record 174 children to Oxfield. It was a terrific week of GAA activity and fun despite the occasional weather interruption. Sincere thanks to our local Cúl Camp coordinator and her team of club volunteersMary Power for steering the ship with calmness and composure all week. Particular thanks also go to Sligo GAA’s Benny Kenny and his vast team of coaches who guided (and entertained) the kids with distinction all week.

A blistering second-half display by our boys U16 footballers saw them overpower a gallant St John’s team last Monday evening’s in Scarden to lift the Division 3 league title for 2017. The team overturned a five-point half-time deficit and ran out winners by 7-19 to 3-9 with midfielder Eoghan Smith contributing 2-10. Well done to the players and the management team of Des Henry, Jimmy Smith & Niall Collery.

THE junior men’s footballers have finished top of Division 4 and have qualified for the league final following a 1-11 to 0-10 win at home to Castleconnor last Saturday. The victory completes a 100 percent record in the league with nine wins from nine matches. We are still awaiting confirmation of our league final opponents. The team will also compete in the Junior ‘B’ Championship, which starts next month. OUR senior men’s footballers host Curry next Sunday afternoon (30th) at Oxfield in their final Division 1 match of the season. Throw-in is at 1pm. A draw or better will ensure our top flight status for next season.

OUR ladies intermediate footballers have a vital home championship match the same day against Calry/St Joseph’s. They need a win to qualify for the county semi-finals. Throw-in at Oxfield on Sunday is at 10am. OUR minor ladies footballers made a winning start to the group stages of their ‘A’ championship campaign last Wednesday with a 4-8 to 1-10 win away to Eoghan Rua. Four days later they played Eastern Haps at Oxfield and put up a spirited display before eventually going down on a final scoreline of 2-12 to 3-5. The games come thick and fast tor the minors. They host Tourlestrane in their next group match at Oxfield this Wednesday evening at 7pm. OUR promising girls U12 team had an impressive win last Friday evening in the championship against Tourlestrane. The boys U14 footballers began their ‘A’ championship campaign the same evening with a comprehensive victory over St Farnan’s/St Pat’s at Oxfield.

OUR boys U12 football teams play Coolera/Strandhill this Tuesday evening.

THE Benbulben Gaels minor hurlers host Tourlestrane at Oxfield in the U18 championship on Thursday evening at 7pm while the U14 hurlers travel to play Tubbecurry/Cloonacool, also in the championship, the same evening. PLEASE support our new Club Lotto for the 2017/18 year. Tickets are priced at €50 which covers 12 monthly draws and an All-Ireland ticket final draw. They’re available from any club officer or contact Treasuer Mary Carway on 0864181201.

ENNISCRONE/ KILGLASS

INTERMEDIATE

OUR intermediate team defeated Cloonacool in the final round of the league last Sunday, 3-11 to 0-6. Three points up at half time, 0-7 to 0-4, the lads powered on after the break to secure the result. They now face into the league final next Sunday when they play Ballymote. No time or venue was available at the time of writing – keep an eye out locally for details. This is a huge game for the squad and management so please get out to support the team as they try to win the title. Best of luck to everyone involved. U-16

THE U-16 team are joining with Easkey for the championship and get their campaign underway on July 31st against Ballymote/Bunninadden. St Molaise Gaels are also in the group. U-14

OUR U-14s kicked off their championship campaign with a resounding 10-13 to 3-6 win over St John’s last Friday evening. This was an excellent display which saw the team establish a 6-9 to 0-0 half-time lead, and indicates the side’s improvement as they lost heavily to the same opposition earlier this year. They will hope to continue this form against Easkey in the next round in two weeks.

U-12

OUR U-12s are preparing for their semi-final against Tourlestrane on August 8th with training this week. FUNDRAISING

AN extra ten blocks and bricks have been released due to the enormous demand for sponsorship opportunities for our indoor astro turf complex. You can find all the details on our website, or contact any committee member. Thanks to everyone for the superb support.

BLOTTO

THERE was no winner of last Saturday’s blotto jackpot. Next week’s jackpot will be €9700.

OWENMORE GAELS

CONGRATULATIONS to the Minor Boys who won the A Shield Final last Thursday. OWENMORE Gaels 1-8 Tubbercurry/ Cloonacool 1-6 OWENMORE Gaels secured the Minor A League Shield competition with a hard fought win over Tubbercurry/ Cloonacool on Thursday evening last at the Sligo GAA Centre of Excellence. WET and slippery conditions contributed to a low scoring and at times scrappy game. We were first to make an impression on the scoreboard when midfielder Ross Trill joined the attack to land a fine score after patient build-up. Tubber/Cloonacool hit back with the next two scores. We equalised when Stephen Fallon won possession and offloaded to Oisin Geraghty. Geraghty let the ball inside to Derek Lynch at 14 who turned his man and fired over a fine score. Fallon got his first score of the evening off his left foot, James Duffy with the assist. We were controlling proceedings at this stage with our backs snuffing out any Tubber threats and our midfield on top. Fallon scored a free after a determined run from Duffy was illegally halted. Calum Tonry tagged on another, a fine kick from out on the left. We added one more before half-time, a great team score. Jamie Callaghan and Roly Anderson made two excellent blocks in a row to turn over the ball. It was worked to Kevin Quigley who beat his man down the endline to manufacture a free which, Fallon popped over to leave us 0-6 to 0-2 up at the break and in control. THE second period saw Tubber/ Cloonacool come out fighting. They dominated a very scrappy opening period, scoring the first two points of the half, and but for some good defending and a great save from Mark Walsh could have gotten more. Byron Doherty entered the fray for Calum Tonry to add pace to the forward line. Jack Foley stepped forward from Full-Back to show the way with a great point. Fallon added a free to put us back into a 4 point lead. Kevin Healy was introduced at corner forward for Kevin Quigley. Tubber/Cloonacool got the next two scores, the second diverted over by an alert Jack Foley. A flowing team move from back to front ended with Lynch bearing down on goal but his powerful effort came back off the crossbar and out for a 45 . The resulting effort from Fallon caused confusion in the Tubber/Cloonacool defence and ended up in the back of the net. This was to prove a crucial score as Tubber/Cloonacool fisted an effort to the back of the net in the last minute to leave a final score of 1-8 to 1-6 in our favour.

WELL done to the players and management on their achievement, the clubs first silverware at Minor A level in decades. They will now re-focus their attention on the championship which begins in August. Man of the match Stephen Fallon, accurate in front of the posts but also selfless in his running and workrate throughout. SENIOR Mens Division Two Result: Owenmore Gaels 2-4 St. Pats 2-13 OUR Senior Mens team have been relegated to Division Three, after a poor second half against St. Pats. They now turn their focus to the Junior championship which begins in 3 weeks.

HARD luck to the Mens Division Four team who lost their final league game to Calry/ St. Josephs 0-15 to 1-17 last Wednesday.

BOYS U-14 B Championship Result: Owenmore Gaels 4-8 Castleconnor 4-7. Well done to Gary, Garrett and the lads forgetting their first win of the year in a hard fought contest last Friday. GIRLS U-12 Championship Result: Owenmore Gaels 4-8 Curry 2-11. Well done to Francis, Caroline and al the u12 Girls for their massive win in the Championship last week. Onwards and upwards.

HARD luck to the senior girls who battled hard against a St. Pats team on Wednesday evening but unfortunately it was not to be. Final score Owenmore Gaels 2-10 St. Pats 4-11

FOR all upcoming underage and Senior Owenmore Gaels fixtures, visit www.owenmoregaels.ie/calender CLUB News

WELL done to underage star Erin Taheny, who recently added the 200m gold to her 100m gold last week at the National Juvenile Championships. 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 CHECK out our new underage kit now available to buy at Jako Sports. This will be the playing kit for our U-10 and U-8 teams. The T-shirt (a requirement for U-8 and 10’s) is €15, with an option of shorts and socks for €22 total. Sizes catering right down to our nursery kids. OUR Saturday Morning Coaching continues next weekend on the 8th July from 10.30 to 11.30am for ages 4 to 12. For registered club members only. See below for registration details. We are looking for parents to get involved as we need to ensure we have adequate supervisors each week. Spread the Word! Online Registration – Register now at www.owenmoregaels.ie THE Club shop is now online. Club Merchandise includes jerseys, socks, shorts, club tops, trousers and jackets. Get yours now! Visit our Facebook page for details. CONSTRUCTION has now started of the new stand .Anybody still willing to join the fundraising drive with €20 per