GRASSROOTS

Rachel Boyd (0-4), Simone Kelly (2-2). Subs: Eillis O’Connor, Mairead Tuohy, Isobel Clarke, Fiona Baker, Jane Benson (0-1), Aoife O’Connor. THERE was no winner of the lotto draw last weekend with the numbers drawn 6, 20, 21 and 29. There were two match 2 winners, Mary Quinn and Andrea Hannon. The next draw takes place on Saturday 7th April in Des McDonagh’s with the jackpot at €3,400.

SLIGO HANDBALL

SLIGO underage players took part in the Connaught Underage 40 x 20 B Championship finals in Mayo venues last weekend.

WELL done to Michael Murphy and Michael McMorrow who overcame Limerick opponents to win the DMBD All Ireland semi-final in Roscommon , the lads now play in the All Ireland finals in Kingscourt , Cavan. FOLLOW us on facebook @sligohandball.

ST. FARNAN’S

ST. Farnan’s were well represented at the Connaught Senior Scór final on Monday last in Roscommon with competitors in Solo Singing, Recitation, Instrumental music and Léiriú. Following terrific performances by all involved we achieved one title when Frances Hanley won the recitation. The club would like to thank Siobhan Foy our solo singer; Deirdre Kilgannon, Martin Mulligan, Siobhan Foy, Jason and Damian Mc Guinness - our music group; Sean Kilgannon, Deirdre Kilgannon, Kenny Sheridan, Joe Burns, Frances Hanley, Jennifer Foy, Ronan Hynes and Jason Mc Guinness- our léiriú. We acknowledge the work and commitment given by all our competitors and also the input from Ceoltoiri Tireragh and the Windmill players. Frances will represent Connaught at the All Ireland final on Saturday, April14 in Sligo.

WELL done to St. Farnan’s/ St. Pat’s Minor team who defeated Geevagh/ St MICHAEL’S on Monday last by 1-12 to 1-5 in Geevagh.

ST. Farnan’s/St. Pat’s under16 team played away to Enniscrone/ Easkey on Saturday last and following a very exciting encounter emerged victorious on a score of 5-5 to 3-7. On Tuesday next the under 16 boys face Calry/ St. Joseph’s in St. Farnan’s Park at 6pm.. OUR Blue and White Fight Night is on Saturday, March 31in the Diamond Coast Hotel. Doors open at 7.30 pm. Tickets cost €10 and are available locally or at the door.Please support all our boxers who have made huge efforts in the last few weeks, training and fundraising.

THE intermediate team played Enniscrone/Kilglass on Saturday last in the first round of the Benson Cup. This game was not a good start to the season as we were defeated by 5-17 to 0-8.On Saturday next we play Calry in the first round of the league in Calry at 6pm.

WELL done to Patrick O’Connor, Eamonn Kilgannon and Sligo on their league win against Derry on Sunday. WELL done also to Ciaran O’Connor who is involved in the coaching of St. Nathy’s team who have reached the All Ireland B Final. Congratulations to Sophie Burns who won silver and Amy Mc Andrew who won bronze in Art at Sligo Community Games Final on Saturday.

THE club were deeply saddened by the recent death of former player Michael Healy. Michael played at corner back on the 1972 team and was a very valued member of our club. We extend our deepest sympathy to his family, relatives and friends. We extend our condolences to Claire Lang and extended family on the death of her mother Tess Hennigan and her uncle Ted Hughes of Attymass. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh siad.

LADIES - Competitive club football in the county is gradually getting underway and two club teams have already been in action. Having been unable to field a team for the past two years it was great to see an adult team line out in the first round of the winter leagues recently. The predominantly young side – only six had played at this level previously - were pitted against a strong St. Michaels outfit and acquitted themselves well, being in contention until the closing minutes when the more experienced Ballintogher based side managed to close the game out on a final scoreline of 5-8 to 2-6. And so on to round 3 and the long trip to Grange to take on the home side, St Molaise Gaels. The side got off to the perfect start and had scored 1-6 without reply by the end of the first quarter. A comeback of sorts seemed on the cards for the home side when they struck for two points either side of a goal from the penalty spot but that was as good as it was to get as two goals soon after the re-start put the visitig side in a commanding position and from thereon the only thing in question was the margin of victory. The final scoreline was 5-9 to 1-7. THE U-14’s had a hectic few days in the Féile qualifying competition. After a tightly fought opening encounter against St. Nathy’s the girls emerged victorious by a single point. Next up it was neighbours Eoghan Rua and the girls put in a superb performance to claim victory by a margin of four points and so set up a clash with St. Mary’s in the final. This game, which was played on the Bank Holiday, proved a bridge too far for the side with the Sligo town based girls holding the edge in most sectors and emerging convincing winners in the end. CONGRATS to club player Emer McHugh who was a member of the RCSI team which won the Donaghy Cup recently, a competition for third level colleges football. CONGRATS also to Frances Hanley on her magnificent victory in the Recitation section in the Connacht Finals of Scór Sinsir which were held in Roscommon last week. Hard luck to the other St. Farnan’s representatives in the Solo Singing, Léiriú and Instrumental Music. SYMPATHY is extended to the relatives of the late Michael Healy. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé.

ST. JOHN’S

THE St Johns Underage Academy Coaching continues until the end of March with all sessions being held indoors.

ITS Camp Time !!!! Calling all children in the Carraroe and St Annes Areas including students in St Enda’s Carraroe, Mercy Primary and St Johns National Schools. Our Annual 3 day Easter Camp takes place from Tues 3rd to Thurs 5th April in Stenson Park, Cuilbeg from 10am to 1pm each day. Ages 6 to 14 ( ie born from 2004 – 2012) Register on the first morning Tues 3rd at 9.30am. Bring ; Lunch, playing Gear, Warm Clothes, Gloves Football with name marked on it. Cost; E30 ( free to club members) Contact 0876760277 for any enquiries. A Special thanks to Brian and Noel Ward at Ward Paving and Groundworks and Gerry and Aoife at www.apexcontrols.ie for their kind sponsorship of our camps

IN the last draw held on March 17th the Lotto Jackpot which stands at E11,850 was not won. The winners of the E25 consolation prizes were David Burke, Caltragh; Bernadette Gilfedder, Mail Coach Road; Denis O’Sullivan Aughamore and Bridie McLean, Carraroe. The next draw will take place on Sat March 31st @ 8pm in The Club Room, Cuilbeg. Lotto tickets can be purchased from Cannings, Cornageeha; Clifford Electrical, Carraroe; The Blue Lagoon, Riverside; Mc Morrow’s Shop, Cairns Rd.; Crozon Inn; Molly Fultons, Carraroe.

OUR minor team were defeated by local rivals Coolera-Strandhill on a 4-4 to 7-7 scoreline. Their next fixture is on Thurs 29th with a 6.00 throw-in time in Hazelwood against Calry-St Josephs. OUR U16 team took on St Marys in Stenson Park and went down by 0-10 to 2-12. Their next fixture is in Grange on this Tues 27th at 6.00 where they take on the local St Molaise Gaels team.

OUR Under 12 Div 1 and Div 3 Boys begin their season on Tues April 3rd when St Molaise Gaels come to Stenson Park with the throw-in for both game set for 6.00.

OUR Skoda-Burns Garage-Sponsored Senior team, got their season off to a good start in Stenson Park last Saturday when they defeated visitors Bunninadden by 3-12 to 1-9 in the Benson Cup. In a game which was typical of early season fare the visitors led by a single point, 1-7 to 1-6, at half time after a lot of scrappy play by both sides. In the second half our lads gradually got on top, thanks in no small measure to some great scores from David Rooney, to run out convincing winners.

THE team begin their Div 2 League campaign on Sat next March 31st at 6.00 when they welcome Geevagh to Stenson Park.

A massive thanks to FK Performance Ireland, Sligo Estates Auctioneers and K&D Developments for their kind sponsorship of coaches tracksuits and t-shirts. Thanks also to Jako for supplying the smashing looking custom fitted gear. CONGRATULATIONS to Charlie Harrison and the Sligo Senior team on retaining their Div 3 status following Sundays fine victory over Derry. THE St Johns club wish to express sincere sympathy with The Brennan Family, Tonaphubble on the sad death of Noel (RIP) last week

ST. MICHAEL’S

THE Intermediate team had their first game in the Benson Cup against Geevagh . St Michael’s ran out strong winners on the day. The team on duty was F McLoughlin. G Walsh (0-1).G McGowan. O Gilmartin. P Kelly. C McTiernan. J Mackey P McTiernan. J Haran (0-2). K Carty. B Taaffe (0-4). R Walsh (0-1). H McGowan. P Murray (1-0). S Clerkin (2-0). Subs C Harte (1-1). N Mullen. D Harte. Training continues Tuesday and Thursday night and everyone is asked to attend also players to have all outstanding membership and insurance paid in the next week.

THE club monthly meeting will take place on Wednesday night at 9.15pm sharp. All managers for each age group in both Ladies and Men’s are asked to attend.

LOTTO numbers for this week are 3.11.20.24. There was no jackpot winner or match 3 winner. Drawn winners on the night, who win €25 each are Mgt Cavanagh Collooney. E Porter Ballintogher. E McGowan Ballintogher. A McAndrew. Next weeks draw will take place in the Moran’s Bar and the jackpot now stands at €6,600. The club wish to thank everyone for their continued support with the weekly lotto. THE club wish to express sympathy to the following families on their recent bereavement. The Gilmartin family Killery on the death of Patsy Gilmartin. The Torsney family Dromahair on the death of Josie Torsney.

ST. MOLAISE

THE competitive football season for our senior men got underway on Saturday evening last with a Group 2 Kiernan Cup fixture away to St Mary’s in Kent Park. Early goals from Ollie White and Diarmuid Gallagher set Gaels up for an impressive 2-16 to 0-11 win against an understrength home side. Nevertheless it was a fine performance from the Gaels squad with Evan Farrell Paddy McGowan and Keelan Waters outstanding in defence. Mark Quinn and captain Cathal Burns dominated at centrefield while in attack Daragh Gallagher and Alan McLoughlin were prominent. This Easter Saturday the team open their Division I League campaign with an away fixture against Shamrock Gaels in Coola at 6.00pm.

OUR Junior Ladies went down 5-09 to 1-07 at home to St Farnan’s on Sunday morning last in the ACL Shield competition. On the same day our U16 Girls continued their preparations for the season with a 3-12 to 2-03 win against Bundoran. The Girls open their league campaign this Tuesday evening March 27th with an away fixture against CT Gaels at 6.30pm.

ALSO on Tuesday evening our U16 Boys have their opening League fixture with St John’s the visitors to Monsignor Hynes Park for a 6.00pm throw in. ON Good Friday at 6.00pm in Oxfield our U14 Boys kick off their competitive season with a game against Drumcliffe/Rosses Popint .

OUR next Lotto Draw will take place on Tuesday next April 3rd at 8.30pm in the Clubhouse. The Jackpot now stands at 1,400 euros. 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. UNDERAGE Coaching continues at the Pitch this Easter Saturday March 31st. Girls 10.00am to 11.00am and Boys 11.15am to 12.15am. Our new Hurling Academy will run from 12.15pm to 1.15pm and is open to Boys and Girls U12. Registration for all Groups can be done at Coaching for the next number of weeks. There was a huge turnout of both Boys and Girls for our first day of hurling on Saturday last. Thanks to the Coaches for their hard work in setting up our hurling academy for children up to 12 years of age.

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.

ST. NATHY’S

OUR seniors had a promising win against Drumcliffe on Sunday. They will play St. Marys in the semi-final of the ACL on Saturday 32st March at 6pm in Bunnanadden.

OUR u-16s will have their first game of the season on Tuesday against St.Michaels. Best of luck to them and their management for their year ahead.

ST. PATRICK’S

JOKER Jackpot St Pats Joker Jackpot now stands @ €1300 as the jackpot was not won in the latest draw. Next draw takes place in the Beach Bar on Saturday April 7th @ 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 086-8234898 or Claire on 086-1763298 for further details. Winners in last weekend draw were Antoinette Kevany, Pat Finnegan, & Mary Kilgallen.

CLUB Membership Supporters Membership for 2018 is now due. For further details contact Mark on 087-6183392. or any committee member. SENIOR Team News St Pats commence their season when the host Castleconnor on Saturday next March 31st in the league @ 6pm. Players membership is now due it can be paid to Martin or Claire.

MINOR Team News St Pats/St Farnans Minors next game is home to Coolera on Friday April 6th @ 6.30pm. U16’S Team News St Pats/St Farnans commenced their league campaign on Saturday last with victory over Easkey/Enniscrone. They face Calry/ St Joseph’s on Tuesday March 27th @ 6pm in Templeboy. On Monday April 2nd they play away to Owenmore Gaels in Connolly Park @ 6.30pm. U12’S Team News St Pats play hosts to St Michaels on Tuesday April 3th @ 6pm.

G.A.A Cúl Camp St Pats will host the Kelloggs Cúl camp from 30th of July till 3rd of August.

ST Pats club shop in association with O Neills. 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. ST Pats Nursery St Pats are delighted to announce the return of our Nursery on Tuesday’s evenings in the Community Centre from 6.30pm till 7.15pm. The Nursery is open to all national school children up to U8’s. ST Patrick’s GAA are having a Tractor/ Car Battery Collection. If you have old Batteries lying around please drop them to the Community Centre on Friday 30th of March between 10.30am and 12noon. To arrange collection outside this time please call or text 086-1763298 or 086-1733572. ANNUAL Parish Clean Up. St Pats will hold their annual roadside cleanup on Good Friday March 30th. Meet at the Community Centre at 10.30am. Bags provided. Bring Gloves and Hi Vis Vest. Please consider giving a couple of hours to contribute to cleaning the significant level of litter that exists along all our roadsides. Refreshments in Collery’s for all participants. Contact Mark Boland on 087-6183392.with any queries.

WELL Done Well done to Sligo Seniors on retaining their Division Three status.

TOURLESTRANE

THE season is getting busy now with a few games played this weekend. Our minor lads started few club wins on Friday night with a 4 point win over Owenmore Gaels in a very exciting 60 minutes of football. Next up on Saturday morning were the senior ladies who faced Eastern Harps in the spring sunshine. We came out on top in this encounter with a nice win of 3/7 to 1/4. OUR u16 boys travelled to Oxfield also on Saturday morning but were beaten by a much stronger DRP team. Sunday morning saw our Junior men take to the field to start their season off with a win over Cloonacool . Both teams swapped leads after Cloonacool got off to a winning start in the first 15 minutes but a combination of our fresh younger crew starting off this year and the ‘less younger’ experienced lads Tourlestrane picked some nice points and we took the lead and stayed ahead seeing us taking the win at the final whistle 14 points to 10.

WELL done to Sligo with a nice win over Derry. Also huge congratulations to St Attracta’s Juvenile Team who won the Connacht B title during the week. The club was well represented so well done to the team and management. REMINDER of our Good Friday Family fundraising quiz night taking place again this year with great prizes to be won. Our Easter Camp is filling up fast. It takes place on March 27th-29th/ WE heard with sadness of the passing of Dan Tuohy during the week . Dan was a man of many faces throughout the parish of Tourlestrane and Aclare, as he and his late wife Phil were involved in various community groups over the years and gave unselfishly of their time and talents to all. He was one of the original promoters of the successful St Patrick’s Day Parade in Aclare village but the club will remember him most for Hurling . WITH a strong tradition of Hurling deeply rooted in his veins from his native county Clare he managed the senior Tourlestrane Hurling team alongside the Late Martin Brennan of Rhue and proudly led the lads to win 7 senior Sligo Hurling titles .

THE club wishes to extend sympathy to Maria and Justin, to Fin and Sarena and to Dan’s extended family . We also heard of the sad passing of Paddy Durcan Gorterslin Aclare, and the club extends sympathy to his wife Joan and his family .

NÍ bheidh a leitheid ann arís. Ar dheis Dé go raibh siad.

TUBBERCURRY

ST. Attractas juveniles 4-11 4-6 St. Muradechs.

U16 Tubbercurry/Cloonacool 8-13. 3-9 Owenmore Gaels. TUBBERCURRY seniors 1-15 1-11 E. Harps.

27TH March @6 our u16s play Castleconnor in Cloonacool.

30TH March @6 our u14s play Owenmore Gaels in Tubbercurry. 31ST of March @6 our seniors are away to Tourlestrane.

2ND of April ouru16s are away to Coolera/Strandhill.

EASTER Camp.

COLM McGee and Pat Kilcoyne are hosting a three day GAA Easter camp in Kilcoyce Park, Tubbercurry from Monday 26th to Wednesday 28th March 10-2p.m. An action-packed and fun-filled three day of activities during the Easter holidays, which revolves around Gaelic Games. It is suitable for children aged 6 to 14 years old. It costs €30 per child, €50 for two children and €75 for a family. To book please visit Tubbercurry GAA Facebook page https://www. facebook.com/TubbercurryGAA/ or contact Colm McGee 087-7737870 / Pat Kilcoyne 087-6384032.

ALL proceeds in aid of Kilcoyne Park development.

ACTORS have done their casting and now the wait begins to see what films they are going to star in. All will be revealed on Friday night the 30th of March in O’Cs. when the official ‘Night At The OsKaRs takes place. Time to be confirmed. .

THE fundraising social dance which was previously cancelled due to the bad weather will now take place on Sunday night the 1st of April in The Mayqueen.

DERMOT Ryan in association with Tubbercurry GAA grounds development is holding a massive car boot sale on Easter Monday the 3rd of April. For more information contact Dermot on 0877688301.

PAT Kilcoyne and co would like to thank everyone who supported his recent fundraising cake sale. THE Future of Farming in the West is a farming showcase taking place on Saturday 14thApril from 6 p.m. in St. Brigids Hall, Tubbercurry. For further details contact Barry Brennan 087-6549042 or Trevor Matthews 086-2356662.

IT’S been a very good week for our young footballers in Tubbercurry. First up was Luke Gilmartin winning an All Ireland freshers medal with DCU. NEXT up St. Attractas juveniles who defeated St. Muradechs in the Connacht juvenile B final. We were represented on the panel by Liam Carty, Darwyn De Bank, Shane Clarke, Adam ó Donnell, Ben Henry, Donnacha McLwee, Eoin ó Donnell, James King, Fionn Lucey and Kevin Carnahan. AND to finish off the week CT Gaels u14 team qualified for national féile to claim the 1st trophy of the year.