GRASSROOTS
CUMANN NA MBUSCOL
THE annual Cumann na mBunscol table quiz will take place in the Teeling Centre, Collooney on Tuesday 27th February at 7.00pm. Each school may send two teams of four, €10 per team.
The Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Indoor Hurling Finals are scheduled for Sunday 4th March at 11am in the Teeling Centre, Collooney. Every school will have received their group details and are encouraged to play their games as soon as possible. Round 1 should be completed by February 9th.
Group 1: Banada N.S., Drimina N.S., Castlerock N.S. Group 2: Cloonacool N.S., Achonry N.S., Ballymote N.S. Group 3: Geevagh N.S., Ballinacarrow N.S., Ballintogher N.S., Rockfield N.S. Group 4: Stokane N.S., Killeenduff N.S., Kilrusheighter N.S. Group 5: Strandhill N.S., Gaelscoil Chnoc na Ré, Rathcormac N.S. Group 6: St. John’s Temple St., Scoil Ursula, Carraroe N.S., St. Brendans’ N.S. Group 7: Enniscrone N.S., Highpark N.S., Dromore West N.S. Group 8: Carns N.S., Maugherow N.S., Cliffoney N.S.
COOLERA/STRANDHILL
Registration
This is a reminder that Coolera-Strandhill GAA Club member registration is now open online for the 2018 season. Access is through the club website on www. coolerastrandhill.com and by clicking on the green link. Team managers will not be responsible for accepting membership fees this year. Members who have been paying by direct debit may continue to do so if they wish, or they can opt for on-line registration. If you want to register and cannot remember your password, please click the “Reset Password” button and follow the steps. We ask that you register as soon as possible so as to reduce the significant burden of managing this process on the club registrar and committee. Here’s looking forward to a successful 2018 for us all...! Notes
As the new season fast approaches and training will soon begin for all teams I ask again that if anyone would like to have items included in the club notes, please email pro.coolerastrandhill.sligo@gaa.ie by Friday evening for inclusion in the following week’s papers.
Indoor Nursery Programme Please note that the start date for the Under 5-8 Indoor programme is now FRIDAY MARCH 2nd in the Ursuline College gym from 6.00-7.00.
Annual Club Social Please note that the date for our annual Club Social is now Saturday March 24th in Coolera House. Food will be served at 9.00pm sharp and will be followed by the presentation of medals to our Senior Men and Junior Ladies and the announcement of the Club Person of the Year. This was a very enjoyable night last year and we hope that a large crowd will attend to honour the achievements of our adult teams. Tickets will be on sale this week. Any enquiries to Frank O’ Sullivan PRO check our website and Facebook page for updates. Junior Ladies Training Training for junior ladies continues on Sunday from 12.001.30pm. New members are always welcome, so please feel free to spread the word or bring a friend. Training may be on the astro pitch, depending on weather, so please bring suitable footwear.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Following the success of our first venture into the St. Patrick’s Day parade last year, the Bord na nÓg committee has decided to participate again this year. We hope to have a large number of children taking part, representing all ages and codes.
DRUMCLIFFE/ROSSES POINT
SIGERSON Cup CONGRATS to our senior club footballer Jamie Gillen who is part of the UCD Sigerson Cup panel which has reached the semi-finals of the premier third level Gaelic football competition last week after victory over DCU. They play their semi-final this week.
U16 Footballers TRAINING for the boys U16 footballers starts next Sunday at 7pm in Sligo Tennis Club. Indoor training session will last from 7 to 8:30pm. Each player should bring €2, water and gumshield. DATES for your diary
CLUB Registrations sessions for 2018 will take place in Oxfield on Saturday, February 24th, from 1012:30pm; and in Rosses Point on Wednesday (evening) Feb 28th. At Scoil Réalt na Mara from 7:15pm to 9:15pm.
OUR GAA nursery for 2018 will start on Saturday March 3rd. The nursery is open to boys and girls aged 4-10 years. More details soon.
CLUB Sligo
A reminder to club members that all new (and existing) Club Sligo Members who renew for 2018 by this Friday, February 16th will automatically qualify for a Draw for flights, hotel accommodation (two nights B&B) and match tickets for two people for the London v Sligo Connacht Championship match on May 6th. Contact our local Club Sligo coordinator Michael Kilcoyne on 0876755753 for more info. ANY news?
IF you have any news items for inclusion in the DRP weekly club notes, please phone/text/ WhatsApp the Club PRO (Austin) on 0876855621 or email pro.drumclifferossespoint.sligo@gaa.ie. WE extend our deepest sympathies to the Maguire and Smith families Ballinode on the recent passing of Phil Maguire and Jim Smith. We also extend our sympathies to Maureen McGuinn and family Clogherevagh, on the death of Maureen’s Father Michael Watters. Go ndeanfaidh Dia trocaire ar a anam uasail. UNDERAGE registration u6 -u20 takes place in the community park this Wednesday at 7pm. There will be spot prizes on the night. Every child that is involved needs to be registered.
BEST of luck to Jordan Brennan who recently had an operation carried out on his knee. Hopefully he’ll be back to full fitness before too long.
BALLYMOTE HANDBALL
THE County Cumann Na mBun Scoil Finals were played at Collooney Handball Court recently. CLUB members Colin Finn,Senan Fallon,Joesph Kielty,Kieran Connolly and Senan Sheehan represented Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal and Culfadda National schools. COLIN Finn was defeated in the final of Boys Under11 Singles by Aidan McNulty Rathcornmac N.S. SENAN Fallon and Joesph Kielty were defeated in the first round of Boys Under 13 Singles. KIERAN Connolly and Senan Sheehan were defeated in the first round of Boys Under 11 Doubles. WELL done to all players who competed.
JUVENILE Coaching continues every Friday evening starting at 6.00pm. DINNER Dance
OUR Dinner Dance was a fantastic success at the Diamond Coast Hotel last Saturday night. With special guests Joe Canning and Peter Canavan providing excellent entertainment, the large crowd in attendance had a most enjoyable evening. Congratulations to our individual award winners on the night: Hall of Fame inductee was Gerry Boland, Club Person of the Year was Billy Varley while Donal Mullaney received the Player of the Year award. Congratulations too to our U-16s and the Intermediate team on receiving their medals for their 2017 successes. The club also presented Marty Duffy with a special award to mark his retirement from refereeing after a highly successful career. A special thanks to our guests Joe Canning and Peter Canavan for their attendance; both are true gentlemen and were very accessible to young and old on the night for pictures and a chat. Thank you to the Diamond Coast Hotel for their excellent hospitality once again this year. UNDERAGE coaching INDOOR underage coaching has resumed for all age groups for 2018. Please contact relevant coaches for info. COUNTY scene
WELL done to Dara Rouse, Adam Mullaney and Gavin Duffy who helped Sligo to a 3-7 to 1-5 win over Tyrone in a minor challenge game at Quigabar last Saturday afternoon. Michael Duffy is manager of the county minor team in 2018. BLOTTO
THERE was no winner of last weekend’s blotto jackpot. The draw continues every Saturday - your continued support is greatly appreciated. INISHCRONE or Enniscrone THERE will be a public information evening on February 22nd at 8pm in the Diamond Coast Hotel with regard to changing the official name of the village. EVERYBODY is asked to support this community initiative. WE are delighted to have Claudia McGovern appointed as ladies chairperson this year and would like to wish her the best in her role. Our senior ladies are back training in Keash this Tuesday evening at 7.30pm. All interested players are welcome to join us. Our ladies would like to welcome Gary Ward to their management for this year alongside Gabriel Gallagher. We look forward to working with you both this year. Our Senior Ladies would also like to give a special thanks to Helena and Kieran Sherlock of Go Direct, Ballaghaderreen for recent sponsorship of new tops, shorts and socks for each of our senior ladies.
This year registration will be done online. You can do this by downloading the GAA APP on their phone. Existing members should have received a text at this stage, with an access code to enable you to ‘Sign Up’ over the last few days. Once you log into the app, the price you are due to pay will already have been calculated based on last year’s information. If the rate no longer applies please contact club registrar. If you have yet to receive a text then you can proceed to download the GAA APP and click “Ask Admin”. New members can check out our website for more details on how to register. Please note that in order to train, play or vote at an AGM you must be a registered Club member. If you have any questions please contact club registrars Deirdre 0863704183 or Damien 0862237490. Bingo continues every Friday night at 8.30pm in Gurteen Hall. Jackpot is €2,500 in 47 calls or less. The in house lotto is €1,000.
TUBBERCURRY
FUNDRAISING dates for your diary.
AND so Tubbercurry GAA Park development Exec are in full swing with OskaRs mania taking hold. THEY kick off their fundraising with a car wash in McSorley’s Centra forecourt on the 24th of February from 10am to 4pm.
AND while you wait why not call into Roisín in Centra for a quick snack. Thanks in advance to McSorleys for the use of their car wash facilities. Please support. NEXT up will be a social dance in The Mayqueen on Saturday the 10th of March where you can dance the night away to Caroline McLoughlin and band. All proceeds from the door will go towards the park development so thanks to The Mayqueen in advance.
EASTER Camp. CALLING all boys and girls from 6 years up to 14 years old in the South Sligo area. Tubber seniors are running a fun Easter camp on March 26th,27th and 28th from 10-2:30pm in Kilcoyne Park. A great way to kick off your Easter holidays. Places are limited so get in touch with Colm McGee or Pat Kilcoyne for more details. UNDERAGE.
ALL underage managements will be completed this week and medal presentation is almost organised. Keep an eye on Facebook for more details.
BALLYMOTE
MARCH 4th at 3pm in Ballymote Loftus Hall Ballymote GAA will host a Monster Auction. All household items, furniture, sports equipment, bales of silage and hopefully a young calf will be up for Auction. This will be an enjoyable afternoon with a Cake Sale, tea and coffee available. Contact Pat 0876702792 or any committee member for more information. MOST teams have returned to training or are making plans to return. U 8/ 10 are training every second Friday in Colaiste Mhuire school gym 5.45pm-6.45pm, U 8 coach Liam Boland, U 10 coach Martin Faughan. U 12/11 will return Tuesday 13th Feb Colaiste Mhuire school gym 8-9pm, coach Liam Og Gormely. U 14 return Friday 16th Feb Colaiste Mhuire school gym 8.15pm-9.15pm, coach Joe Brennan. New members are always welcome.
CLUB Sligo tickets are available from Pat 0876702792. MAKE plans for up coming Table Quiz 9th March in Doddys Bar.
COOLANEY/MULLINABREENA
CLUB Lotto tickets are on sale at the moment from the usual sellers. This is a vital fundraiser for our club each year, and your support for it is appreciated greatly.
A special thank you to all the local businesses who have purchased advertisement signs for Nace ‘O’ Dowd Park. Please contact any of the club’s committee member if interested in acquiring one of these signs for your business. TRAINING for our Under-6/8/10’s continues each Saturday morning, starting from 9am in the Teeling Centre, Collooney. Under-12 training at Bunninadden Community Centre is under way from 7 to 8 on Tuesday evenings. Under 14 and Under 16 training is on at 7:15 in St.Nathy’s Hall, Mullinabreena. THE club wishes to express our deepest sympathies to the Gormalley family on the recent death of their mother Margeret Gormalley.
OUR monthly club meeting will take place at 9 PM on Tuesday, the 13th of February in St.Nathy’s Hall.
ST PATRICK’S
JOKER Jackpot St Pats Joker Jackpot now stands at €1000 as the jackpot was not won in the latest draw. Next draw takes place in the Rafters Bar on Saturday Feburary 24th at 10pm. The club thank your for your continued support. Tickets available from all usual outlets.Winners in last weekends draw were Patrica Clarke,Michelle Dunne,& Sam Kelly.
CLUB Membership Supporters Membership for 2018 is now due. For further details contact Mark on 087-6183392. or any committee member.
TABLE Quiz St Pats annual table quiz will now take place on the St Patrick’s weekend. Further details later.
G.A.A Cúl Camp St Pats will host the Kelloggs Cúl camp from 30th of July till 3rd of August. ST Patricks G.A.A Club Shop. St Pats club shop in association with O Neills. For all club replica jerseys, socks,shorts available in all sizes.Sweatshirts, polo shirts,and much more also available. For further details please check stpatricks.sligo.gaa.ie
BÓRD na nÓG Any players that has yet to register please contact any committee member or your team manager.
U16S Team News St Pats/St Farnans U16’s League winners were presented with their medal at a presentation in the Skreen/Dromard Community Centre on Saturday last. Well done to all involved on a very successful season.
SHAMROCK GAELS
PREPARATIONS are well under-