GRASSROOTS
ST. FARNAN’S
ST. Farnan’s/ St. Pat’s played the minor B league semi final against Coolaney/ Mullinabreena on Friday last in Cloonacool and had a terrific win on a score of 1-18 to 1-14. This was a real competitive game of football , full of action and a real battle between the two sides. The team await the winners of the other semi final. The team members from St. Farnan’s are David Hallinan, Cahan Hallinan, Thomas Cawley, Shane O’ Brien, Fionn Connolly and Shane Scott.
ST. Farnan’s/ St. Pat’s under16 team had a comfortable win over Tubbercurry / Cloonacool on Monday last on a score of 6-15 to 0-9. They are currently on top of the league table. CONGRATULATIONS to John and Tara Quinn on the birth of a baby boy. BEST wishes to Cahan Hallinan, Thomas Cawley, Fionn Connolly, Shane Molloy and Sligo under 17 Celtic Challenge hurlers in their match against Mayo on Wednesday last. Congratulations to James Weir and Sligo hurlers on a terrific win against Lancashire on Saturday and we wish James and Sligo the best of luck against Fermanagh on Saturday. THE under 14 team play Calry / St. Joseph’s on Thursday. The under 8/10’s play away to St. John’s on Wednesday at 7pm.The intermediate team failed to field against Geevagh on Saturday. They play Castleconnor in the Benson Cup match on Saturday at 6pm in Castleconnor. The Junior team had a great win over Coolera/ Strandhill on a score of 3-16 to 0-6 in Templeboy on Sunday. On Sunday next the Junior team play away to Calry/ St. Joseph’s at 2pm. WELL done to Imelda Mc Nulty, winner of €188 in the 50/50 draw. Next draw on Sunday, June 3. Please support. GOOD luck to St. Joseph’s N.S. Templeboy in the Cumann na mBunscol finals on Saturday.
WE extend sympathy to Tommy Carney and family on the death of his grandmother Bridget O’ Brien. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh sí.
ST. JOHN’S
Our Burns Cars-sponsored senior team had St Patricks as visitors to Stenson Park on Sat evening and our lads got back to winning ways with a well-deserved 2 – 13 to 2 -5 victory. We have a bye in the Benson Cup next weekend.
St Johns Lotto Draw The numbers drawn on Sat May 12th were 7 – 17 – 26 – 29.There was no winner of the Jackpot prize of E12,000. The winners of the E25 consolation prizes were Steven Browne,C/O Clifford Electrical; Joanne Mc Mahon, Drumiskabole; Shane Crockock, Upper Heatherview and Allison Foley, C/o Crozon Inn. The next draw will take place on Sat May 26th at 10pm in The Riverside Hotel. 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 U16 team are at home to Curry in the Div 1 league in Stenson Park on Mon May 28th with the throw-in at 7.00pm
Our U14 boys travel to Tourlestrane on Thurs 24th to take on the home side with the throw in down for 7.00pm Under 12 Boys Football
Our Under 12 Div 1 and Div 3 Boys teams travelled to Fr Breheny Park, Keash to take on the home teams Eastern Harps and were unsuccessful in both games. On Tues May 29th we welcome Ballymote/Bunninadden to Stenson Park in the next round with the throw in for both games fixed for 7.00pm.
ON Wed. 23rd our Under 8 and 10s are at home in Stenson Park where they welcome St Farnans as visitors with the games starting at 7.00. BOYS under 11/12/14/16/18 –Every Monday 6.30 to 8pm at Cuilbeg GIRLS under 8/10/12/14 – Every Saturday from 10 to 11.30am in Cleveragh BOYS under 7/8/9/10 – Every Saturday from 10 to 11.30am in Cleveragh BOYS and Girls Under 6 (born2012/13) on Saturdays from 10 to 11.30 am in Cleveragh. ( 8 Week Program). OUR Under 12 girls team played Curry in the Div C league semi final last Thurs evening in Stenson Park and after a close game, with both sides displaying some good football, our girls managed to come out on top by 12 scores to 9 and thus they qualified to meet Ct Gaels in the final which will be played on June 9th. Please check our club web site or Facebook for up to date information on all activities at St Johns GAA.
ST. MARY’S
THE younger squads were out in force last week and showed the skills they are learning at Saturday morning Coaching. Drumcliffe Rosses Point were the opposition for boys and girls. The U8 Girls were having their first match. They don’t have long to wait for their next match as this Wednesday they take on St Johns in Cleveragh at 7pm. Our U7/8 boys were in Oxfield on Wednesday evening to play Drumcliffe Rosses Point. Our U9/10 boys were also in Oxfield and thanks to our hosts for organising the evening. All the lads contributed to a strong team performance.
OUR U12 boys had contrasting fortunes against Coolera/Strandhill on Tuesday night last. The division 1 team played some excellent football and were convincing winners on a scoreline of 24 to 6 while our division 3 boys played well for periods but in the end fell to a 17-5 defeat to stronger opponents. On Friday last the U12’s had a further outing when they travelled to Manorhamilton where we enjoyed two excellent challenge games. With a break in the league for a couple of weeks our attention now changes to the upcoming Clifford cup on Saturday June 2nd. We are looking forward to both our teams being very competitive in the tournament which hosts Corofin(Galway), Castlebar(Mayo),St Mary’s(Leitrim),Aodh Rua, Four Masters,St.Eunan’s(all Donegal) and St. Molaise Gaels. Everyone’s support would be greatly appreciated on what is always a fantastic day’s football. THE Minor boys overcame Calry/ St Joseph’s in impressive style in their league semi-final on Friday. We won 5-17 to 1-10. We will play Geevagh/ St Michaels in league final this week. Our U10 girls participated in a blitz organised by Connacht LGFA at the Connacht Centre of Excellence, playing Annaghdown, Swinford and CT Gaels. They will soon commence matches organised by Sligo LGFA. The U12 girls made the long journey to Castleconnor to play Eoghan Rua in the A league Semi final. Disappointment in losing, but we can be immensely proud of our girls who were playing a high level game against top opposition. What an adventure for the U16 Girls and their management team and supporters. Last week, up against the odds, our girls pulled a fantastic victory over Shamrock Gaels to keep very slim hopes of a league play-off place alive. It was then out of our hands and dependent on Tourlestrane pulling off an unlikely victory in their final match on Tuesday against form side Drumcliffe Rosses Point. As this match entered extra time Tourlestrane trailed but unbelievably with a final score the win was secured by a single point, and a play-off place beckoned for St Marys. This took place last Friday when we travelled to Tourlestrane. At full time the scoreline read 8-12 for St Marys to 6-11 for Tourlestrane. St Marys move on to meet Drumcliffe Rosses Point on Tuesday with the winner taking on Calry in the League final next weekend.
ST. MICHAEL’S
THE Intermediate team lost out to Calry/St Joseph’s on Sunday evening last with a score line of 1-18 to 0-08. Next week we play Bunninadden at home at 6pm in Ballintogher. Please come out and support the lads. Training continues as usual.
UNDER 6 nursery coaching update: There will be training on Friday 25th may at 7pm up at the main pitch weather permitting. If it is raining on the evening, training will be in the community centre. Bring football boots if kids have them and if not runners will be fine. Regards Niall and Alan head coaches
PUB quiz in aid of St. Michaels Ladies GAA. Come along and support ladies football in our community. CONGRATULATION to all the children in the area who made their Fist Communion morning over the week. THE Lotto numbers for this week are 13.14.15.18. No jackpot winner. There was 1 match 3. €100 Michelle & Shane Bruen Lurgan. Next draw Kelly’s Bar Ballygawley. The jackpot now stands at €7400. Please note that all yearly tickets are up for renewal. Members will be calling in the next few days. Thanking you all for your continuing support.
THE club wish to express sympathy to the family of Jack Foley Ballintogher.
ST. MOLAISE GAELS
OUR mens Development squad picked up their first points in the Division IV league with a good 2-19 to 2-09 win at home to Easkey on Sunday. it was a hectic weekend for the Group having marked their 2017 B Championship success at a function in Morans Grange on Saturday night. Senior Team captain Cathal Burns presented the squad with their medals and he also presented momentos to the Team Management. Daniel Keaney was the worthy recipient of the Player of the Year Award while the biggest cheer of the night was reserved for the recipient of Club Person of the Year Award Tommy McGowan. ON Sunday morning our U4 Boys were beaten 5-12 to 5-06 at home by Owenmore Gaels in a 5th round league clash. Friday night saw our young Minor Boys team go down to a 2-17 to 2-12 defeat away to Shamrock Gaels. The team now go into the Shield semi finals with a fixture against Curry this Friday evening with venue and time to be confirmed.
THIS Tuesday evening May 22nd our U12 Hurlers make the short trip to Oxfield to take on Drumcliffe/Rosses Point at 7.00pm while on Wednesday evening same time and venue the Clubs clash again this time in football at U8 and U10 level.
OUR U10 Girls travelled to the Connacht Centre of Excellence on Saturday last for a provincial Blitz and had a great day.
THIS Saturday evening May 26th our senior men entertain Coolera/Strandhill in the Kiernan Cup with throw in at 7.00pm.
UNDERAGE coaching continues this Saturday morning. Girls 10.00am to 11.00am. Boys 11.15am to 12.15pm and hurling from 12.30pm to 1.30pm. All Players must be registered by this weekend. Players will not be allowed to train or play unless registration is completed. Forms will be available at Coaching on Saturday.
THE next Club Lotto Draw will take place on Tuesday May 29th. The jackpot now stands at €1,700. Winners of €50 Vouchers in our last draw held on May 15th were Michelle Roper Cliffoney and Pat Creighton Ballintrellick.
ST. NATHY’S
U-10 and u-12 training continues Monday at 7pm. U-14 training will take place Tuesday at 7pm.
THE club and its members have had a very productive time this week. Well done to our u-12 team who beat St. Molaise Gaels 11 points to 5 on Thursday evening. They have deservingly qualified for the B League final on the 9th of June in Tubbercurry. OUR Senior team had a promising win on Sunday against Eoghan Rua in Bunnanadden. They will play Tourlestrane in the League playoff on Sunday at 10am in Tourlestrane. CONGRATULATIONS to the St. Attractas u-14 teams who won both the Shield and Cup secondary school finals in Markievicz Park on Wednesday. A special congratulations to the girls for bringing the Lisa Niland perpetual cup home to Attractas in its first year. WELL done to Fiona Whitehead who was part of the St Attractas athletics relay team who won Gold in Connacht and will go on to take part in the All Ireland competitions on the 2nd June in Tullamore.
THE club want to wish one of our longest serving members, Tom Keane a very happy 70th birthday. He is a valued member of the club and we hope he and his family enjoyed the celebrations.
ST. PATRICK’S
JOKER Jackpot St Pat’s Joker Jackpot now stands @ €1700 as the jackpot was not won in the latest draw. Next draw takes place in the Beach Bar on Saturday June 2nd @ 10.15pm. The club thank your for your continued support. Tickets available from all usual outlets. Winners in last Saturday draw were Chloe & Sophie, Michelle Keane, Pat & Treasa Donegan. 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.
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 Pat’s played away to St John’s in the league on Saturday last. But St Pats lost by five points. St Pat’s play away to Easkey in the Benson Cup on Saturday next May 26th @ 6pm
MINOR Team News St Pat’s/ St Farnan’s defeated Coolaney/Mullinbrenna in the semi final of the league on Friday last on the scoreline of 1-18 to 1-14. They now advance to the to the final were will play Coolera/Strandhill or Tubbercurry/Cloonacool. Please check club website.
U16’S Team News St Pat’s/St Farnan’s were due to play away to Coolaney/Mullinbrenna in the next game on Monday last. But Coolaney/ Mullinbrenna were unable to field. The league will resume with a home game against Shamrock Gaels on the 25th of June.
U14’S Team News St Pat’s play away to Geevagh/ St Michaels in Geevagh @ 7pm on Thursday next May 24th U 12’s Team News St Pat’s accounted for Calry/St Josephs in their most recent game. St Pat’s next game is home to Geevagh on Tuesday May 29th @ 7pm
U10’S/8’S Team News St Pat’s travel to play Geevagh on Wednesday evening next May 23th @ 7pm.
G.A.A Cúl Camp St Pat’s will host the Kelloggs Cúl camp from 30th of July till 3rd of August.
ST Patrick’s G.A.A Club Shop. St Pats club shop in association with O Neills. For all club replica jerseys, socks,short available in all sizes. Sweatshirts, polo shirts,and much more also available. For further details please check stpatricks.sligo.gaa.ie DATE For Your Dairy St Pat’s will host a community Blood Donation Clinic in the Community Centre on Thursday June 28th.The club hope that other groups in the area will also get involved. Further details to follow. BEST Wishes Best Wishes to Ballinlig & High Park national schools in the Cumann na mbunscol finals next weekend.
TOURLESTRANE
HUGE congratulations to our own Tourlestrane Gaa lady Katie Walsh who was selected on the Division 2 Lidl team of the year this week. Pride of the parish to you Katie the club is so proud of you !
OUR senior lads had a win last night at home in round 6 of the League against our close neighbours Curry . The score at the final whistle was 2/12 to 1/10. OUR u16 girls came out on top on Monday last v Drumcliff/Rossespoint 4/7 to 3/9 which left them through to a playoff Friday v St Mary’s and unfortunately were beaten by a stronger St Mary’s team on the night. Our minor lads were unlucky to be beaten by Curry in a high scoring game on a Friday night also .
WELL done to the Sligo Hurlers on their great win at the weekend ! BEST wishes to all our young club members receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation next Sunday and to our Leaving Cert members who have their graduation mass this week.
TUBBERCURRY
RESULTS.
SENIOR Tubbercurry 1-14 1-16 St. Marys. TUBBERCURRY 1-11 2-12 Coolaney/ Mulnabreena.
U16 Tubbercurry/Cloonacool 0-9 6-15 St. Farnans/ St. Pats.
U14 Tubbercurry/Cloonacool 4-3. 5-11 CooleraStrandhill.
U12 Tubbercurry/Cloonacool 16 - 13 Drumcliff/RossesPoint.
TUBBERCURRY/CLOONACOOL 7-14 Drumcliff/RossesPoint. FIXTURES.
21 May @7 ouru16 footballers are home to Shamrock Gaels.
22 May @7 our u12 hurlers are home to Tourlestrane.
22ND May @7:30 our minors are away to CooleraStrandhill in cup semi final. 23 May @7 our u8/10 footballers are away to Easkey.
29 May @7 ouru12 footballers are away to CooleraStrandhill.
ALL our teams are reaching the halfway stage of their respective leagues with the exception of our minors who play CooleraStrandhill in the league cup semi final this week courtesy of a 2nd place finish in their league. OUR seniors are struggling at the moment with their consistency with only one league win so far. A number of injuries have depleted their squad but they showed a big improvement in the 2nd half against Coolaney/ Mulnabreena. Hopefully they can pick up a few much needed points in their upcoming games.
OUR u16s are 4th in their division at the moment with 3 wins, 1 win and a loss. OUR u14s lie 4th in their group with 2 wins from 4. They continue to show steady improvement. Unfortunately due to a bye they won’t be in action again til June 14.
OUR 12s are also showing great improvement with 3 wins and 1 draw and they lie 2nd in their group. While victory has eluded the 2nd team their coaches have expressed great satisfaction in the way this younger team has performed.
OUR u8s &10s have enjoyed a number of games so far and look forward to their trip to Easkey this Wednesday.