GRASSROOTS
CLUB SLIGO
THE Draw for the Club Sligo Early Bird prize of a trip for two to the Connacht Championship Match between Sligo and London took place in the Sligo GAA Centre of Excellence on Friday evening.
267 members of Club Sligo who had renewed their membership by the 16th February deadline were included in the draw. Sligo Senior Team manager, Cathal Corey drew the winning ticket which was Sligo County Races.
10 Clubs who had reached or exceeded the sales target were included in a draw for €1000 and €500.
St. Michael’s GAA Club were first out of the hat to win the €1000 prize with Shamrock Gaels winning the €500 prize. Thanks to all who have signed up to Club Sligo so far.
The first three monthly draws take place on Sunday 4th March during half time in the Sligo v Longford Allianz League match for all members signed up by Friday 2nd March.
BALLYMOTE HANDBALL
CLUB Member Cormac Finn travelled to Moycullen Handball Club on last Tuesday evening to play in the Connacht Final of the Boys Under 15 Singles 40x20 Championship. The Sligo Player put on a great performance when he defeated Galway’s David Donoghue in a three game encounter winning the first game loosing the second and winning the third thus booking a place for himself his club and county in the All Ireland Semi Final. The club is proud of Cormac’s achievement as he continues the proud tradition of bringing silver ware back to Ballymote an Sligo. The All Ireland Juvenile Semi Finals are fixed for Claregalway Handball Club Saturday March 3 rd. The County Boys Under 11 Singles was played at Collooney Handball Court on Friday last. Club members Colin Finn ,Senan Sheehan,Kieran Connolly,Sean Hannon all took part in the competition.
CLOONACOOL
THE club is running a clothes collection again next weekend in order to fund club jerseys for our underage teams, and to purchase a new set of juvenile goalposts. clothes contributions can be left into the community park on Friday evening next at 8-9 pm on Saturday between 3-4 pm and on Sunday between 11.30 and 12.30 pm. Please support. The best of luck to new senior team manager for the coming season Brian McIntyre and his selectors, yet to be finalised, as the squad prepares for the new season ahead. Well done to St. Attracta’s senior college team Tubbercurry on reaching the Connacht colleges championship final by virtue of a good victory over St Gerald’s college Castlebar last weekend in Roscommon. We wish them all the best of luck in the final. Congrats are extended to senior player Darren Heneghan and Michelle Hayes who celebrated their wedding last weekend.
EASTERN HARPS
OUR Operation Transformation came to a close last Saturday night in Teach Murray where the overall winners were announced. Congratulations to Teresa Horan, Des Horan, Jackie McGowan, David Keenan, Fidelma Horan, Charlotte Hannon and Gerard McMahon who scooped the awards. Well done to Alan Davey, Shawn O’Hara, Brian Molloy, Brian O’Hanlon and James O’Hara who were part of the St. Nathys college team who beat Athenry in the Connacht B League final. The teams couldn’t be separated after 2 periods of extra time, 1-10 to 0-13 so free kicks were needed to decide the winners. Bingo continues every Friday night at 8.30pm in Gurteen Hall. Jackpot is €2,700 in 48 calls or less. The in house lotto is €300.
TUBBERCURRY
IT is great to see that we’re well represented on the three St Attracta’s teams including the Seniors who take on Rice College on Saturday in the Connacht final. Best of luck to all and if you can please get out and support them and show that we’re really proud of them all.
THANKS so much to everyone who came out and supported our fundraising car wash and thanks to all the lads who put in great work in organising and running it. Thanks also to the McSorley family for the use of their facilities. Next up in our fundraising drive will be a social dance in The Mayqueen on Saturday the 3rd 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. Casting will start shortly for the main event ‘A Night At The OsKaRs’ So if you feel like a bit of fun and a challenge why not get in touch with one of the club’s event organisers. Who knows it could be your big shot at stardom and if not then we can guarantee you that it will be a fun experience. The big finale will take place in The Sligo Park Hotel on the 26th of May. A night not to be missed..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. Congratulations to all involved with CT Gaels underage teams on a wonderful presentation evening in St. Brigid’s Hall on Friday evening. There was a great selection of silverware on display. All teams from u12-18 tasted success during 2017 and this is great credit to all the players and coaches. Thanks to everyone who provided and served refreshments. Martin Seery received The Club Person Of The Year award for his tireless work for ladies football in the club and county. Michael Rowley received a Hall Of Fame award while Maurice Conboy received a Special Merit award. A special mention goes to Patrina McCarthy who produced a wonderful photo booklet of the clubs memories throughout the year. A must have for all.
BALLYMOTE
ON Sunday 4th March Ballymote GAA host Monster Auction in Loftus Hall at 3pm. All week Committee members are busy collecting items for auction. There is still time to gather items and contact any committee member to aid collection. U 8 training is Friday 6-7pm in Loftus Hall, while U 10 is same day and time venue Colaiste Mhuire school Gym. U 12/11 Ballymote/Bunninadden training every Tuesday 8-9pm Colaiste Mhuire school Gym. U 14 B/B training Fridays 8-9pm Colaiste Mhuire school gym. Table Quiz now rearranged to 23rd March in Doddys Bar.
SHAMROCK GAELS
THE monthly club meeting will be held this Friday 2nd March at 9PM with the Bord NaNog meeting at 8.30PM. Well done and congrats to Aoife McDermott on her first Rugby International cap at the weekend. It is a great achievement for Aoife and her family as she continues to put Riverstown firmly on the map. Preparations are well underway for the London trip to see Sligo V London in the 1st round of the Connacht Championship. The trip will be an all inclusive package including flights, hotel and transfers from the airport and to the match on Sunday 6th May. We plan to fly from Knock Airport on Friday morning 4th May to Stansted and rooms have been reserved at the Clayton Hotel in Chiswick. The flight will return on Monday 7th to Knock. Places are filling up fast so please contact Lauri Quinn on 087 2684044 or contact any club official for further details and reserve your place. There was no winner of the lotto draw at the weekend with 2 match 3 winners, Vivion Boyd and Mae Keegan. The next draw is in Sean Macs on March 10th with the jackpot at €3,200. The club’s dinner dance takes place in the Clayton Hotel on Friday 6th April at which medals will be presented to the U21 Championship winning team. Reserve the date in your diary. Registration for underage players from U6 to U18 - boys and girls - takes place this Saturday 3rd March in Coola from 2-4PM. Players should attend with a parent to sign the form - fees the same as last year, €35 per child up to a maximum of €100 per family - this fee also covers insurance for the year. Any queries please contact Michelle McMorrow on 087 6157455. The club was shocked to learn of the tragic passing of Jimmy Loughlin, Kilross at the weekend and our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this difficult time.
ST PATRICKS
JOKER Jackpot St Pats Joker Jackpot now stands at €1100 as the jackpot was not won in the latest draw. Next draw takes place in the Beach Bar on Saturday March 10th at 10.15pm. The club thank your for your continued support. Tickets available from all usual outlets. A new yearly Joker Jackpot ticket is now available which ensure you are entered into every draw for the next year at a reduced cost of €45. Contact Nigel on 0868234898 or Claire on 086-1763298 for further details.Winners in last weekend draw were Antoinette Kevany, Ciaran Giblin & Dermot Kiely. Club Membership Supporters Membership for 2018 is now due. For further details contact Mark on 087-6183392. or any committee member. St Pats annual table quiz will now take place on the St Patricks 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. Any players that has yet to register please contact any committee member or your team manager. St Pats are delighted to announce the return of our Nursery on Tuesday February 27th in the Community Centre from 6.30pm till 7.15pm. The Nursery is open to all national school children up to U8’s. St Pats will host a Safeguardinding 1 Workshop in the Community Centre at 6.30pm on Thursday March 15th . For further details contact Children’s officer Anne on mannemcguinness@ gmail.com or phone 087-6709114. SLIGO GAA are holding a Foundation Course for all new Referees this March. The dates for the course 2nd,9th,&23rd of March @ 8pm 8pm in the Sligo GAA centre of Excellence Scarden. The is also a on line session to be completed by the participants between 9th and 23rd of March. Please contact Marty Duffy on 086-2549178.for more details. 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 on 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. Best of luck to the St.Attracta’s Community School Senior Football Panel in their upcoming Connacht A Final, which is scheduled to be played on Saturday,the 3rd of March,particularly to a number of players involved. Sligo Leader partnership currently have a vacancy for a a position based in Nace ‘O’ Dowd Park for the maintenance and caretaking of the grounds. Anybody interested should contact Sligo Leader at 0719141138 for further information.
ST FARNAN’S
OUR Nursery programme will begin on Saturday, March 3rd from 6-7pm on the Astro Turf , Dromore West for 4-10 years old. Club membership for this age group costs €20 which includes a free t-shirt. Cost per session attended is €2. Bring gum shields and a water bottle.
A number of events are planned in the lead up to our Blue and White Fight Night. Oisín Connolly holds a Car Wash at Feeney`s on Saturday, March 3rd from 10am. Niall Culkin and Eunan Curran are having a “Slave, Date Auction” in The Still on Friday, March 2nd. On Friday, March 9th Fergal Kilgannon hosts an Arm Wrestling Night, also in The Still. Please support all our boxers in their efforts to raise funds for the club.
A reminder to all that club membership fees are due and should be paid before the commencement of the playing season. Hard luck to James Weir and Sligo hurling team on the defeat to Lancashire and Patrick O’Connor, Finnian Cawley ,Eamonn Kilgannon and Sligo football team on the defeat by Westmeath. Well done to Ciaran O‘Connor who was involved in the coaching of St. Nathy’s team which won the Connaught Senior B final. Well done to Ronan Hynes who refereed the final.
THE 50/50 draw can now be played on line using Smart Lotto. Tickets are also available locally or from any club officer. This week’s winner of €214 is Maureen Culkin.
CALRY/ST JOSEPH’S
WE extend our sympathies to Natasha McDonald and the Feeney Family Shannon, on the sudden death of Rose Feeney. GO ndeanfaidh Dia trocaire ar a anam uasail.
CLUB Lotto draw results:- Jackpot €6,550, numbers drawn 8, 14, 23, 30- and no winner. No match three winners. Promoters prize winner Edel Hackett, Camboline. Next draw is on Wed 14th March2018 with a Jackpot of €6,600.
Congratulations and best of luck to Mary Dillon Cartron Bay who will be appearing on Winning Streak this Saturday night. CLUB Registration
WE’RE holding a Club Registration session for new joiners and existing members this Wednesday evening (Feb 28th) in Scoil Realt na Mara in Rosses Point from 7:15pm to 9:15pm. A reminder that registration can also be completed online by visiting the club’s website drp.gaa.ie,. There, you’ll also find a full listing of the membership fees for 2018.
GAA Nursery
OUR Saturday morning GAA coaching for budding footballers aged 4-10 years begins this Saturday, March 3rd in Oxfield. This is an ideal opportunity for girls and boys to develop their skills, improve their physical fitness and enhance friendshipsThe sessions times are as follows: Players born 2012, 2013 & early 2014: 9:45am to 10:30am (indoors). Players born 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011: 10:30am to 11:30am (outdoors).New players are always very welcome to join the sessions. For more info on the GAA nursery, please contact club coaching officer Declan Carroll on 0879480114.
HANDY Handballers CONGRATS to the U11 players from Drumcliffe Handball Club who won top honours last week in County 40 x 20 Championships in Collooney last week. Saturday morning handball coaching continues every Saturday morning in the Oxfield centre. See the Drumcliffe Handball Club Facebook page for more info.
CLUB Sligo
THERE’S still time for club members to sign up or renew their existing Club Sligo subscription for 2018. For info, contact our local Club Sligo coordinator Michael Kilcoyne on 0876755753 for more info.
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.
GEEVAGH
OUR Club Dinner Dance takes place in Kilronan Castle on Friday next March 2nd at 8pm. There are still some tickets available at 30 euro through our club secretary Teresa O’Rourke for what promises to be a great night. Medals will be presented to our senior championship ladies team and Benson Cup winning Intermediate footballers on the night. OUR successful u-14 boys and u-16 girls received their medals at a function in the Resource Centre on Friday evening last when the special guest was former county star Paul Taylor. TICKETS are now available for the National GAA Club draw with some fantastic prizes on offer. Tickets cost 10 euro each with all proceeds going to Geevagh GAA. BEST wishes to the boys of Geevagh N.S. who have qualified for the semi-final stages of the Cumann na mBunscol indoor hurling final championship which takes place in Collooney on Thursday.
BALLINTOGHER
REGISTRATION night for U8/10/12s takes place Friday March 2nd in the Community Centre, Ballintogher at 8pm. All Welcome!. Nursery training for under 6’s takes place on the same night at 6.45pm in the community center in Ballintogher. MEMBERSHIP for 2018: PLAYING adult €60
NON playing adult €40 PLAYERS up to U18: €20 FAMILY (limited to U18): €50 TRAINING for the Intermediate team starts back this week All players are asked to attend. THE weekly lotto numbers were 18.19.25.29. No jackpot winner. Match 3 winner was Gavin Kelly Ballintogher. Next weeks draw will take place in Moran’s Bar Ballintogher. The jackpot now stands at €6,200. The club wish to thank everyone for their continued support of the weekly lotto. THE club wish to express sincere sympathy to the Loughlin family Kilross on the tragic death of Jimmy Loughlin.
ST MOLAISE GAELS
OUR next Lotto Draw will now take place on Tuesday next March 6th at 8.30pm in the Clubhouse. The Jackpot now stands at €1,200. Thank You to everyone for their continued support for this important Club fundraiser and to Londis and Supervalu Grange for facilitating us with our fortnightly Sales stand.
OUR Monthly Club Meeting originally scheduled for this Tuesday night February 27th at 9.00pm is now deferred to next Tuesday March 6th at 9.00pm. INDOOR Coaching for our U10 Boys continues on Saturday morning at the North Sligo Sports Complex from 10.00am to 11.00am OUR annual “Cash for Clobber” fundraiser is also underway . if you have any unwanted clothes or shoes they can be left at the Club Building at any time.
THE Scór Sinsir finals take place on Saturday 11th of March in Ballintogher Hall.
THE quiz which is made up of teams of four will start at 7pm followed by the other competitions (Dancing, Solo Singing, Ballad Group, Instrumental Music, Recitation, Novelty Act) at approximately 8.30pm
THE Club extends sympathies to the Gilmartin family Grange Village on the death of Una Gilmartin.
COOLERA/STRANDHILL