Castleconnor
GAA NOTES
BAG PACKING - Thanks to all the members who volunteered for our bag packing in Dunnes Stores, Ballina last Thursday. Over €1,000 was raised by you on the day. Thanks to all who contributed.
Division 2 league - On Saturday evening Easkey were the visitors to Corballa for the second round of the league. A very tight first half where the visitors were leading by a point thanks to their keeper making 2 great saves. This was to prove very important with Easkey scoring a goal just after the halftime break to open a gap. Despite both teams only scoring 2 points between them the next 20mins Easkey scored a few late goals to pull away and win 4-7 v 0-7. Scorers for us on the day were Paul Flynn, Sean Carrabine, Mícheál Cahill and Odhrán Quinn. Our next game is another west Sligo derby against St.Farnans.
U14 HURLING - The team had their first game of the year versus Tourlestrane. We got off to a good start and lead at the break by 4 points but in the second half Tourlestrane took their chances and won the game 3-4 v 2-3. The team are taking part in the All Ireland Feilé and have been drawn with a Donegal, Cavan and Benbulben Gaels teams.
MENS ACTIVE GROUP
Congratulations to group of men who took part in the Mayo 8k Mud Run held in Moygownagh last weekend. The group are now hoping to target the Frank Kelly run in July and the Stokane 6k run also. If you are interested in joining the group contact a club officer or Ollie Sexton.
FRANK KELLY RUN
Our annual Frank Kelly 5k run has been confirmed for Sunday July 15. Put the date in the calendar for what is sure to be an enjoyable day.
GAA LOTTO:
There was no jackpot winner on April 7. Numbers drawn were: 1, 16, 19 and 28. No Jackpot winner. Consolation winners were: Jonathon Ruane, Marie McDonnell, and Hilary Coggins. Next week’s Jackpot will be €14,500.
Our yearly lotto tickets will be going out for sale in the next week. Sellers will be out and about and contacting everyone about renewing their tickets for the next year.
COMMUNITY GAMES:
ART RESULTS 2018: BOYS – U-6 1.Donnacha Gavin 2. Cian Corcoran; U-8 1.Luke Cawley 2.James Cawley 3.Jack Sexton; U-10 1. Oisin Corcoran 2. Kyle Sexton 3. Geordan McCormack; U-12 1. Ben Cawley 2. Niall Holmes 3.Shane Price/Jason O’Regan; U-14 1. Padraic Gavin 2.David Holmes
GIRLS – U-6 1. Chloe Cawley 2. Ciara O’Regan; U-8 1. Lily Creighton 2. Aoibheann Durkin 3. Nicole Harrison U-10 1. Ruth Foody 2. Roise Egan 3. Kate Holmes; U-12 1. Erin McCormack 2. Jennifer Blakeney 3. Clara Fitzsimons/Kate McGranaghan; U-14 1. Arwen O’Neill 2. Sarah Hughes 3. Ailish Quinn.
MODEL MAKING RESULTS 2018: BOYS - U-10 1. Ethan O’Neill 2.Ruairi Mahony 3. Senan Reape; U-12 1. Oisin Gavin 2.Frey O’Neill 3. Iarla Quinn; U-14 1. Padraic Gavin.
GIRLS U-10 1. Kate Holmes 2. Caoilfhinn Geoghegan U-12 1. Aoife Owens 2. Chloe Curran 3. Katie McDonnell; U-14 1.Edel Owens
EaskeyDromore West COMMUNITY COUNCIL AGM
The annual general meeting of Easkey Community Council CLG will be held in Easkey Community Centre on Wednesday, April 25, at 8.30 p.m.
DARKNESS INTO LIGHT
The recent launch of Darkness into Light was held on Friday, April 6, in the Still Bar, Dromore West. Many thanks to all the people who came on the night to support this event and those who registered to walk and to volunteer.
Adam McEvoy from Pieta House was there on the night to speak about Pieta House and Anne Lynch, the Sligo/Leitrim Suicide Bereavement Liaison Officer, also spoke of the support services available to those who are bereaved by suicide. Rosie Connolly also joined in to sing her song ‘ See Me’ and really struck cords with her audience. Many thanks to all who helped to make this event a great success.
Darkness into Light is taking place on May, 12 at 4.15 a.m., and registration is now open. You can register by logging onto dil.pieta.ie/event-information/ venues/dromore-west-village 636592018 076883318 and sdata=rsRY7fHJphmypoKr4LTKdQDBUT7NW
VjgDPO8LD6XJTQ%3D and reserved=0 – for anyone who needs assistance in registering or wishes to sign up to volunteer, call into Kirsty Murphy (DIL Organising Committee), in the Still Bar from 4 p.m. on week days and midday Saturday and Sunday where she will assist you and answer any questions you may have in relation to registration.
If you or anyone you know is affected by suicide, please contact your local Suicide Bereavement Liaison Officer, Anne Lynch (email anne.lynch@pieta.ie – Tel: 085 2538638) and she can meet a bereaved family (at their request) as a group or individually.
MONSTER BINGO
Easkey monster bingo will be held in the Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone on Sunday, April 22, at 3 p.m. €3,800 in prizes.
COMMUNITY GAMES
Good luck to the Easkey under-10 and under-16 draughts teams who will take part in the Connacht Community Games on Saturday, April 21in Ballinamore Co. Leitrim representing Sligo. Under-10 team Harry Lavelle, Conor Colleary, Anna Feeney, Cuisle Gannon, Maebdh Murray, Emily McGuire and Alfie Lavelle. Under-16 team Keith Weir, Adam Taylor, Thomas Wall, Ellen Feeney, Ellen McGuire. This is Easkey’s second year to compete in Connacht winning silver last year hoping for Gold this year. Their coach is Mary McHugh.
BLOOD DONOR CLINIC
St Patrick’s GAA Club are delighted to announce that they will be holding an Irish Blood Transfusion Clinic at Skreen-Dromard Community Centre in June. Date and time to be confirmed, this is a vital service and local clubs and societies are asked to support.
MOBILE HEART UNIT
The Mobile Heart Unit is coming to the Family Resource Centre, Enniscrone on Friday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A free heart check is available to all people in the area.
50/50 DRAW
St Farnan’s GAA has launched their 50/50 draw online. You can now play online and on your mobile. Play at bit.ly/St Farnan’s. Congratulations to the latest winner William Gilbert from Glasgow playing online he won €217.
AILEEN BATTLE R.I.P.
The death has taken place of Aileen Battle, Dromore West. Her remains were removed from Sweeney’s Funeral Home to Dromore West. Burial took place in Churchill Cemetry. Sympathy is extended to her sister, brothers, relatives and friends.
SOCIAL DANCE
The April social dance in the Skreen-Dromard community centre will take place on Saturday 28. Music for dancing will be provided by Nigel Livingstone from 10 p.m.
MEALS ON WHEELS
Easkey Community Council ‘Meals on Wheels’ are available to members of the community from Ballisodare Bridge to the Quay Road, Ballina. The meals are cooked daily by our chef in the community centre and delivered to your home at a cost of €6.50 for main course and a dessert. Please contact Easkey Community Meals on Wheels at 096 49818 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday to Friday for details.
SUDDEN DEATH
The sudden death has taken place of Martin Doherty, Childers Heights, Ballina and Caltra, Easkey. His remains were removed from McGowan’s Funeral Home to St James Church, Easkey Burial took place in League Cemetry, Ballina following Requiem Mass. Sympathy is extended to his wife Amanda, his parents Michael and Mary Doherty brothers, sisters-inlaw, aunts, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends.
YOUR NEWS
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Enniscrone SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended to Michael and Mary Doherty, Caltra, Culleens on the sudden death of their son Martin, Childers Heights, Ballina. Sympathy also to his wife Amanda, his brothers Gerry, Vincent, Brendan and Shane, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Remains were removed from McGowan’s Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 4, to St James’ Church, Easkey. Burial took place on Thursday, April 5, in Leigue Cemetery, Ballina after midday Mass in Easkey Church. May he rest in peace.
LIBRARY NEWS
A Book Club for adults will start on Thursday, May 3, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. It will be held on the first Thursday of every month in Enniscrone Library, Pier Road. Call in or contact the library at 071 9111653 or email enniscronebranchlibrary@sligococo.ie for more details. Story time for children continues on Wednesdays at 1111.30 a.m. during April on the 18th and 25th. Contact the library for more details at 071 9111653 or emailenniscronebranchlibrary@sligococo.ie.
WALKING CLUB
The walk this Saturday is the Birrencouragh Walk and takes part on Saturday, April 21. The level is hard Open Mountain and the terrain is open mountain road and the length is five to six hours.
BRIDGE CLUB
The AGM of the Enniscrone Social Bridge Club was held in the Diamond Coast Hotel on Wednesday, April 11. 44 members attended. The Lady president Mairin Wade expressed her sincere thanks to all the members, the committee and most especially to Huey Daly our Games Director. She thanked the Diamond Coast Hotel, Nomar and his staff for their excellent service. The incoming Lady president is Sally Egan, and the Vice-president is Kay Jacob.
The Winners in the president’s prize are: First Laura and Walter Doherty, second Mairead and Christy McDonagh, third, Owen and Joan Clancy fourth Odette Casey and Des Sweeney, fifth Mary Walsh and Dympna Hannon, sixth Teresa and Kevin McLoughlin. Special prizes. Christine Kirby and Peter Murphy, Nora Kennedy and Michael Walkin, Mary Flynn and Ann Treacy. A wonderful meal and party was had by all, and Bridge will resume the second week of September 2018.
BLOTTO
There was no winner of the jackpot €4,200 when the draw took place in the Pilot Bar on Saturday last. Numbers drawn were 1, 25 and 28. Winners of €25 each were: Geraldine Melvin, Ann Nelson, Kathryn Bradshaw and Iris Corcoran. Jackpot for next draw on Saturday, April 21, in McNulty’s Bar will be €4,400.
ENNISCRONE-KILGLASS GAA
Registration: A reminder that all players and non-playing members are requested to complete their registration as soon as possible as it is now overdue. Please contact the relevant team managers for information.
Our intermediate team got their Division Two league campaign back on track thanks to a fully merited 3-15 to 2-9 win over St John’s last Sunday at Quigabar. In fine conditions, our lads put in a much-improved display to run out nine-point winners. They will look for further improvement ahead of next week’s fixture away to St Michael’s on Saturday evening at 6.30 p.m. Best wishes to Michael Moyles, who sustained an injury in the closing stages.
The Enniscrone-Kilglass/Easkey minor team have two Division One fixtures in quick succession this week: on Tuesday evening they play Eastern Harps in Quigabar while on Friday evening they are away to Curry.
The Enniscrone-Kilglass/Easkey under-16 team play Calry/ St Joseph’s on Monday, April 16, at 6.30 p.m. in Quigabar.
Our under-14s get their league campaign under way against Tourlestrane on Thursday evening at 6.30 p.m. in Quigabar. Good luck to the players and management for the year ahead. Under-12: Our under-12s first league game against Easkey now takes place Monday evening at 6.30 p.m. in Quigabar.
ENNISCRONE SHOW
Enniscrone Show will be take place this year on the earlier date of Sunday, July 1. It will be held at