Castleconnor

GAA WEEKLY LOTTO

Numbers drawn: 4, 17, 22 and 26. No Jackpot winners. 3x €50 winners were: Maura Morrin, David and James Ray, Michael Brown. Next week’s Jackpot €14,900. Play online@smartlotto.ie

GAA ACTION

County matters, it was great for those who made the trip to London at the weekend to see 3 Castleconnor men, county captain Kevin McDonnell, Sean and David Carrabine playing in the Connacht SFC on Sunday. Over 70 club members young and old were in attendance and a large number of them also made the Sligo masters easy win (with Colin Gordon and Eamon Cawley playing)over London the evening before where the Castleconnor exiles Sean and his son David Igoe were the main men in charge of London. The weather was great as was the craic and the results bar for David Carrabine worked for everyone. It was great to meet up with our friends and neighbours who now live in the UK. J Good luck to Ronan Wilson who had a great game with the club minors last Friday night who is a member of the Sligo minor panel for the upcoming championship

Stokane win 2nd in Sligo GAA NS jersey day award–Friday was a busy day for the 2 schools in the parish with Stokane winning second place in the Sligo GAA Jersey Day competition, announced on Twitter.

If you want to see their rap go to our twitter or facebook feed but here is a screenshot of them in all their glory–with a few of them getting ready for next Sundays Mayo v Galway game

Corballa–Sligo National Schools Hurling Championship winners 2018 U12 Hurling League 4 May 2018Castleconnor 12 v Easkey 0 Played in Corballa on Friday evening, it was a bit late starting with the referee a no show. However when a referee was agreed we were superior in all areas of the field and all the team got plenty of game time in a facile win.

Minor football B shield QF 3 May–Castleconnor 9-11 v St. Johns 0-3: The lads had their first win of the year on Thursday in a game that was over just after half time. The visitors scored the first 2 points of the game but after 10 minutes we got on the scoresheet and it was a tight affair till the last few minutes of the half when goals from Ronan Wilson and Owen Gillard so us stretch our lead to 2-5 v 0-2 at the break. Just after half time Johns lost 2 players to straight red cards and a third to a black card and all fight went out of them. Fair dues to our lads for sticking to their task and saw scores coming from Fergal Boland, Oisín Flynn, Dáire Barrins, Matthew and Andrew Blakeney, James Tully, Rian Winters, James Rafter meant we had our easiest win in years.

The team now progress to play Geevagh/St.Michaels in the Shield semi final away Team: Liam Donegan, Daniel Ruane, Fergal Boland, Patrick Cooney, Colm Naughton, James Tully Ronan Wilson, Andrew Blakeney, Dáire Barrins, Oisín Flynn, Rian Winters, Owen Gillard, Matthew Blakeney James Rafter U14 Hurling League 3 May 2018Castleconnor 3-7 v Benbulben Gaels 4-10 In a very busy evening on Thursday at Corballa the hurlers took on Benbulben Gaels in near perfect conditions. This was a very good showing from our lads and when Dara Stenson scored a goal from a rebound we were within a point of the visitors. However their number 7 who was unmarkable on the evening scored a goal and an excellent point to ease their worries.

U12 Football League 1 May– Castleconnor 8 v Enniscrone 20: The physically stronger Enniscrone took over in the last 2 quarters to record an easy victory in the end. For the first 2 quarters the game was up and down the field with the lead changing regularly and the minimum between the sides at the end of the 2nd quarter. However in the third Enniscrone took a hold around the middle of the field and from there did not let the ball pass and by the end of the 3rd the game was over. In the last quarter we got more involved and could have scored more but 2 scores in this time was as good as it got for us.

Get well soon to Michael Igoe who was the pedestrian you may have read and seen on news last week who was badly injured in a hit and run as he was out walking in Dublin. Micheal was part of our county junior winning team, the first ever in 1985. Thankfully we hear despite no memory of the accident he is making a good recovery from very serious injuries draw for April took place in Brennan’s recently. There was no winner of the €1,700 jackpot. The numbers drawn were 3, 7, 20 and 23. There was one match-three winner, Brendan McCarrick. Next month’s jackpot will be €1,800. At the recent community park AGM it was disclosed that we are now debt free having recently paid off our Clann Credo loan thanks to your generous efforts. We are now looking to further develop facilities at the park, and are at present applying for funding from a number of sources. Again, many thanks for your continued support.

CARD GAME

The Cloonacool Card Game will take place at 8.30 p.m. in Cloonacool Community Centre every Monday.

CLOONACOOL PLAYERS

Anyone looking for DVD of ‘Cupid Wore Skirts’ it is available now from Seán Johnston and group photo also available from Tom Callaghan for anyone that wants them. The group would like to thank everyone for their support along the way for this production.

CONTACT

Please send in your notes to Emma Gallagher by Thursday to cloonacoolnotes@gmail.com. be gratefully appreciated. His parents Daphne and David and the Higgins family thank the community for support and prayers over the past few months. To donate Google Jonathon Higgins Go Fund Me.

COLÁISTE IASCAIGH 70TH

Formerly known as Easkey Vocational School, Coláiste Iascaigh is celebrating 70 years since its opening this year. On Sunday, May 20, a community garden fête and plant sale will be held at the school from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Refreshments will be served and it is hoped to raise much needed funds for the school and you could also meet up with some past pupils.

LOTTO WINNER

Congratulations to Mary Egan, who won the jackpot of €2,300 in the Easkey lotto draw on May 4. Numbers drawn were 10, 14, 15 and 18. Promoter’s prize: Michael Weir. Next jackpot €1,100 and the draw will take place at the bingo in the community centre at 8.30 on Friday night. The 50/50 draw envelopes are now on sale in shops. Last week’s winner was Josh and Vincent O’Brien.

YOUR NEWS

To have notes included email duffyfamilycabra@eircom.net or call 086 8373206. ings, please message Mary on marylindaliz@gmail.com or 087 7713956.

WALKING CLUB

The walk this Saturday is the Ben Nevis Weekend and takes place on Saturday, May 19.

ENNISCRONE/ KILGLASS GAA

After a break in competitive action last weekend, our intermediate footballers return to league action next Saturday evening when they travel to Dromard to take on St Pat’s. Throw-in is at 7 p.m. Please support. Under-16: The Enniscrone-Kilglass/Easkey under-16 team had a comprehensive 10-18 to 4-4 win over Owenmore Gaels last Monday. Their next outing is against Castleconnor on May 14.

Our under-14s are in action on Thursday evening away to St John’s from 7 p.m.

Our under-12 secured their third successive win of their league campaign when they defeated Castleconnor 0-20 to 0-8 last Tuesday. They are in action again on Tuesday week (May 15) at home to St Farnan’s.

Best of luck to the Sligo minor team who begin their Connacht Minor Championship campaign next Friday evening against Galway at Markievicz Park. The club is well represented with three players on the squad Gavin Duffy, Dara Rouse and Adam Mullaney with our own Michael Duffy manager of the team. The game has a 7 p.m. throw-in time.

A huge thank you to Noel Sheridan and Fergus Sweeney on running a superb club fundraising draw in London over the bank holiday weekend. Thanks also to everyone who supported the draw and to businesses from near and far for the donation of prizes. The list of winners will be available on our social media platforms and website during the week.

Congratulations to Michael John Crean and his new wife Annette Lang on getting married last weekend. Well done to the Sligo footballers on their championship win over London last Sunday.

BLOTTO

There was no winner of the jackpot €5,000 when the draw took place in the Hilltop Culleens on Saturday last. Numbers drawn were 9, 22 and 23. Winners of €25 each were: Michael Moran, Amy Kilgallen Louise O’Neill James Sherlock/Oliver Sweeney. Jackpot for next draw on Saturday, May 19, in the Ocean Sands Hotel with a jackpot of €5,200.

ENNISCRONE SHOW

The Enniscrone Show will be taking place at the earlier date of Sunday, July 1. It will be held at Castleconnor Community Centre Grounds. For more information please do not hesitate to contact Ashling at pro@enniscroneshow. ie. May 27, at midday. This is being organised by Lorna Wilson as part of the Jonathan Higgins Go Fund Me fundraiser. All proceeds will go to this fund. All donations will be gratefully accepted for the cake sale and can be dropped in to the community centre from 10 a.m. on the day. Your support will be deeply appreciated for this most worthy cause.

TÚS SCHEME

New participants are currently being sought to join the Tús Scheme at the community centre Skreen. This scheme provides short term working opportunities for unemployed people. Please contact Lorna Winters, Tús Supervisor at 087 1497069 for further information.

OFFICE SERVICES

The office in the Skreen-Dromard Community Centre is open to the public and offer such services as typing photocopying email CV preparation and more for a reasonable fee.

You can call into the office from Monday to Friday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. or give Anne Marie a call to book an appointment at 087 664 963.

BELTRA COUNTRY MARKET

Beltra Country Market on Saturday, May 19, from 10 a.m. to midday will host a coffee morning and Talk ‘Volunteering Builds Better Communities ‘for National Volunteering Week.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Alanna Cunnane, Holly Davis and Eimear Kearins, who were part of the Sligo Ladies Minor qquad who defeated Leitrim in the Connacht Championship recently. SLGFA would like to thank everyone who contributed to their recent church gate collection which raised €241.61 for the group.

WEDDING BELLS

Congratulations to the following local couples on recent marriages.

to Aisling Keveney, Laragh, Skreen and Paul Clarke, Ballintogher on their recent wedding in St Adamnan’s Church, Skreen on April 28.

to Ricky McMunn, Dromard and Kirsty Cawley, Ballisodare on their recent marriage in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Mijas, Spain on April 27.

to Tracey Diamond, Ardabrone, Dromard and Seán Heffernan, Waterford on their recent marriage in Coolcarriagn Church, Naas, Co. Kildare.

SYMPATHY

Deepest sympathy is extended to the following families on recent bereavements;

to the Tempany family, Grangebeg, Skreen on the recent death of Frances Tempany, late of Grangebeg and to all her relatives and friends in the area.

to Irene Maye and the Maye family, Larkhill, Beltra and to Stephen Gaffney and the Gaffney family, Larkhill, Beltra on the recent death of their brother Donal Gaffney, late of Ballina, Co. Mayo.

to Eileen Neary and the Neary family, Carrowmorris, Dromard on the recent death of her sister Marion McDermott, late of Templeboy and Dublin and to all her friends and relatives in the area.