GRASSROOTS
men began picking off points. Then 15 minutes into the half a great passing move involving four of St Marys five forwards proved a critical turning point when the ball ended in the back of the net. St Marys added a few more points to be seven ahead at the break. The second half started as expected Tourlestrane pressed hard and got an early goal, however it was quickly cancelled out again by a swift passing move from defence into the St Marys forward line who were working well creating space and finishing most opportunities. A passing move which saw a third goal for St Marys from the tightest of angles paved the way for a victory for the hard working St Marys team. The game finished St Marys 5-13 Tourlestrane 4-3. St Marys Team : Jack Teape, Donal Keavney, Daragh Cawley (Capt), Liam O Kelly-Lynch, Darragh Feehily, Tom Gavin, Micheal Morgan, Shane Muldowney, Micheal Munnelly, Hubert Gilvarry, Jay Cox, Patrick Maher, Eamonn Flynn, Aidan Campbell, Daire Cawley, Fergal O Kelly Lynch, Anthony Fidgeon, Marc O Heir, Paul Gallagher, Paul Murray, Finn Young, Anthony Maher, Jimmy Monaghan, Sean Gilvarry. The strength of underage ladies football in Sligo was showcased in last Sunday’s U16 A Championship final. St Marys met long term rivals Tourlestrane and the teams produced another epic. In tense early stages, both teams battled to get an advantage and eventually our girls built a lead. Our fluid full forward line of the Monaghan sisters (Ruth and Helen) together with Sarah Gillen was dominant and at the other end of the pitch our backs were coping with the threat posed from Tourlestrane. We turned with an 8 point advantage, but as everyone associated with ladies football knows momentum can shift and leads disappear. Tourlestrane were a different proposition after the break and our lead all but disappeared in the first minute of the second half when Tourlestrane scored 2 quick goals. More scores followed and things looked bleak midway through the half. However it is easy to underestimate the spirit in this St Marys team and they regathered themselves and went at Tourlestrane with every ounce of energy they had. What seemed impossible suddenly looked likely, and a brave goal from Ruth Monaghan typified the teams approach. Sadly time was our biggest enemy and the final whistle came too quickly with the Marys girls preparing to launch yet another attack that would have surely levelled the match. The final scoreline of this breathtaking encounter was 8-10 to 7-10, and congratulations to all involved. St Marys management team was Ultan Smith, Orla Keavney and Sinead Corcoran, and our girls squad comprised Amy Hopkins, Lisa Jane Cawley, Eden Rooney, Lisa Kelly, Ellen Bastible, Roisin Martin, Chloe McGowan, Roisin McIntyre, Ailbhe Morgan, Emma Corcoran, Ciara Gilroy, Aoife Smith, Sarah Gillen, Ruth Monaghan, Helen Monaghan, Casey Cox, Erin Breheny, Dervla Keavney, Teresa McDonagh, Rachel Cawley and Diana McDonagh. Good luck to our Intermediate Ladies team managed by Shane Breheny who take on Western Gaels the Roscommon champions in the Connaught Semi-Final next Sunday. Please support the girls who are always tremendous representatives for St Marys.
ST PATRICK’S
The Ox Mountain Challenge. The Inaugural Ox mountain Challenge took place on Saturday last. On a ideal day for running a huge crowd turn up. A great effort was put in by the organising committee and all their efforts paid off. All results and a full report will appear next week.
Joker Jackpot St Pats joker Jackpot now stands @ €4100 as there was no winner in last weekend draw. Next draw takes place in The Beach Bar on October 14th @ 10.15pm. The club thank you for your continued support. Tickets available from all usual outlets.
COLLONEY HANDBALL
UNDERAGE coaching in Collooney this Saturday at 11am, all welcome. Bingo next Thursday at 9 pm, the jackpot is €5,100 in 42 numbers, please come early. Follow us on facebook @ Collooney Handball Club. Well done to Peter Chambers and Stanley Harte who won the All Ireland EMBD 60 x 30 title in Mullingar last Sunday evening. The well prepared pair overcame a strong Wexford challenge of Miley Byrne and Aidan Sinnott on a scoreline of 21-11 and 21-5 to take the All Ireland home to Sligo. Congratulations from the Collooney club and all Sligo handball supporters.
BALLYMOTE
LAST Saturday the Ballymote/ Bunninadden minor team played Shamrock Gaels in Minor ‘A’ shield championship final. Both sides will have to do it all over again as this trilling game ended in draw with Ballymote/Bunninadden scoring the final point. Final score Ballymote/Bunninadden 1-11 Shamrock Gaels 0-14. Best wishes to Adam Cunnane who was stretchered off during game after sustaining a nasty shoulder injury. We hope to see you back soon, Adam is a key member of both minor and junior team. Team Aaron Reynolds, Aaron Laing (James O Brien), Shane Langton, Oisin Conlon, Conor Murray 1-0 (Conor Finn), Colm Doddy, Dylan Martin, Michael Gorman, Mathew Clavin (Zac O Dowd), Jack Hever, Adam Cunnane (Cian Brett 0-2), Cian Brennan, Niall Colsh 0-2, Barry Cafferky 0-7, Owen Killoran. Subs Paddy Finan, Aaron Middleton, Keith Frain, Jack Lavin, Oisin Gorman, Daniel Breslin. Replay final is 16th October venue and time to be arranged. Come out and support the boys, they really appreciated your support last Saturday. The Junior team are busy preparing for championship final 22nd October. Put the date in your diary as we hope to make club history, as Ballymote never won this title before. We await the winners of Tourlestrane and Cloonacool. Nursery training returns next Friday 14th October in Colaiste Mhuire Gym, 6-7pm. This is open to boys and girls 4-6yrs. Last Saturday night Ballymote held Boston Tea Party in Coach House Hotel. A massive Thank you to all the hosts the night could not have been possible without your help.
CALRY/ST JOSEPH’S
THE very best of luck to Aidan Hynes who represents Connacht in the Michael Donnellan Inter Provincial Wheelchair Hurling Championships which take place at the Knocknarea Arena, Sligo IT this Saturday.
A massive congrats to the under 16 boys team and management who won the under 16 B championship last week.
SHAMROCK GAELS
THE Girls U16 Team captured the ‘B’ Championship title with an exciting 3-11 to 2-8 win over Eastern Harps last Sunday. The Gaels were under pressure in the first half conceding two penalties one of which was saved by keeper Meabh McDermott while the second hit the post and we were behind by two at half time. In the second half the girls went five points down but never stopped working and with minutes to go we took the lead for the first time running out winners 3-11 to 2-8. This continues a remarkable run of titles for Ladies football in the club over the last few years and adds to the Minor title already won this year. The team was: Meabh Mc Dermott Ellie Mc Dermott, Laoise King, Isobel Clark, Chloe McTiernan, Amy Healy, Eala McDermott (0-1), Jade Lyons (1-1), Ceili Faughnan (1-1), Erin Mullaney (1-4), Jane Benson (0-1), Makayla Mc Loughlin (0-1), Nadine Hargadon (0-2). Subs: Ana Mc Cann for Amy Healy inj., Leah Monaghan, Aine Learns, Danielle McGovern, Mia O’Regan, Grace O’Carroll. Jessica Crowley, Kate Brehony. Thanks to Simone Kelly and Aoife O’Connor for all their hard work and commitment to the team in 2017. The Boys minor team drew with Ballymote/Bunninadden 1-11 to 0-14 in the A Shield Final last Saturday and must meet again at a date to be confirmed. The team was: Daniel Lyons, Ben Tuohy, Evan Lyons, Bryan Johnston, Seamus Hailstones, Niall Whelan, Karl McKenna, Dillon McDermott, Sean Carroll, Michael Barry, Patrick Benson (0-2), Steven Willis (0-9), Shane Deignan (0-1), Dylan Willis (0-1), Lee Deignan Subs: James Carroll (0-1) for Sean Carroll (inj), Dylan Burke, Emmett Dodd, Darragh Merrick, Niall Higgins, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Conor Mullen, Adam King.
The club would like to thank Simon Davey from Supervalu Ballymote who presented the club with 50 underage footballs.
Preparations are well underway for ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ with the dancers busy with rehearsals for the 17th November date in the Clayton Hotel - put the date in your diary.
ST JOHN’S
KENNEDY Intermediate Championship Final -- St Johns 1 – 9, St Farnans 1 – 9
After over an hour’s football in the Kennedy Intermediate final on Sunday our lads finished level with St Farnans at 1 – 9 each. This was a game we could have lost but also could have won and in the end a draw would seem to be a fair result as neither side deserved to lose. Both teams were very slow to settle and the first half was full of errors with numerous turnovers and lots of loose passing and poor shooting resulting in the half time score of 3 points each. St Farnans got off to the better start in the second half and got into a four point lead thanks to a lucky goal but our lads woke up and levelled the score with a fine solo effort from Fiachra Grennan who worked his way in from the left to slot home St Johns goal which followed a pointed Alan Keane free. From there on the teams traded point for point and with St Farnans one point ahead a David Rooney shot from a narrow angle sailed over the bar to level matters and on the kickout referee John Gilmartin blew his final whistle. The replay will take place next weekend as the winners have to take on the Leitrim champions on Sunday October 22nd in the Connacht Intermediate quarter final. A big thanks to the many St Johns supporters who turned out in such large numbers to cheer on the team and we hope you will come out again next weekend for the replay in Markievicz Park at 13:30pm on Sunday. Under 14 Championship Our K & D Developments sponsored Under 14 boys finished off their year on a high note when they had a very successful evening in The Centre of Excellence, Scarden in the U14B1 Final overcoming a gallant Castleconnor team by 6 – 6 to 2 – 13. This was a just reward for the great work that this bunch of players had put in throughout the year under a dedicated management team. They played with great skill, spirit and determination and got their just reward with a 4 point victory. A big thanks is due to the whole panel, the team management and indeed the many supporters who turned out to cheer them on. Team; Brendan Kovnecheuk; Sean Moore, Mark Kovnecheuk, Conor Leonard; James Burns, Ray Mc Carney, Ronan Flynn; Zach Mahon, Darragh Mc Goldrick; Conor Roddy, Peter Meehan, Ciaran quinn; Liam Lee, Mark Flohr, Keelan Roddy; John Hanbury, Lee Conway, Ronan Kelly, Mark Lyttle, Nathan Mc Loughlin.
St Johns Lotto
In the Lotto draw which took place on Saturday 30th in Cannings, Cornageeha. The numbers drawn were 3, 13, 21, 31. There was no Jackpot winner. The winners of theE25 consolation prizes were Ceoladh Mc Loughlin, Highfield Rd.; Caroline McLean, Drumiskabole; The Morrin Family,c/o Sligo Park Hotel and Martin Mc Donagh, Cranmore.. The next draw for a Super Jackpot Prize of E11,250 will take place on Sat Oct 14th at 10pm in the Clubrooms. Lotto tickets can be purchased in the following outlets – Applegreen, Pearse Rd.; Clifford Electrical, Carraroe; Crozon Inn; Gerry Mc Morrow’s Shop, Cairns Rd.; Blue Lagoon, Riverside; Cannings House and Garden, Cornageeha and Molly Fultons Bar and Restauraunt, Carraroe or from club members
30 Year Anniversary Book Launch Date --- Sunday Oct 29th in The Sligo Park Hotel.
Our 30th Anniversary Book is nearing completion. It will be packed with many interesting articles from club members, interviews with characters within our club, photos from club functions and of club teams and match reports on some of the many successes that club teams achieved over the years. It will look back at the triumphs and defeats, the tears and the laughter over those years. But most of all it will show the pride a community of people have in their club. The Launch Night will be a special occasion on the Bank Holiday Weekend and patrons can look forward to a great night’s entertainment.