GRASSROOTS

BALLYMOTE

BALLYMOTE are through to Abbott Cup final after a hard fought win against Owenmore Gaels last Sunday in Connolly Pk. Ballymote playing with the wind in the first half took an early lead with points from Marty Underwood, Niall Brennan, Niall Colsh and Peter Lyons. Defence played well holding Owenmore Gaels to 3 points from frees. Ballymote led by 0-8 to 0-3 at half time. Second half Owenmore Gaels got more ball and with Ballymote losing centre back Paul Mullin to injury Owenmore Gaels reduced the deficit to 2 points. In midfield Michael Rafferty and Michael Doody regained control and with Niall Brennan on form and introduction of Dylan Martin and Mark Irwin Ballymote won by 4 points. Final score Owenmore Gaels 0-12 Ballymote 0-16. Team Michael Flannery, Daniel Clarke, Sean Stagg (Conor MaGuire), Kenny Meehan, Ciaran McGrath, Paul Mullin (Dylan Martin 0-1), Robbie Flannery, Michael Rafferty, Michael Doddy, Niall Brennan 0-4, Niall Colsh 0-5, Colin Byrne (Aidan Cafferty), Oisin Conlon, Peter Lyons 0-5, Marty Underwood 0-1 (Mark Irwin 0-1). Subs Keiran Tighe, Conor Mcgettrick, Jack Hever, Gerry Feely. Eastern Harps awaits us in the final probably on weekend of 6/7th July. U 12 and U 11 play Coolera/Strandhill next Tuesday in Ransboro at 7pm. BEST of luck to Conor Finn representing Ballymote and playing for Sligo U 17 against Mayo next Saturday. BALLYMOTE GAA Club monthly draw tickets are still for sale. First draw 7th July. Thank you to everyone who have already entered.

CALRY/ST. JOSEPH’S

ON Saturday last we hosted the hugely successful “Hugh McLoughlin” tournament at Hazelwood.

THIS year’s tournament took a different format in that along with playing games the young u/10 teams had to take part in shooting exercises and skills and drills tests.

WHEN all the points were added up, it was the local team Calry St Joseph’s who defeated both Enniscrone and St Michael’s to win the to.win the much coveted trophy.

A sincere thank you to everyone who helped make the day such a huge success in memory of such a great man, and especially to Enniscrone and St Michael’s for making the journey in to partake with us . Also a very special World of Tanks to our referee for the day Declan O’Boyle

THE winning team on the day were Bríain McGauran (Capt), Colm Gonley, Garrett Cummins, Shane Flynn, Síne Kelly, Finn Lee Downes, Daniel Cornyn, Daryl Anderson, Ella O’Boyle, Dualta McGauran, Erin Cox, Matthew Mulligan, Jayden McNasser, Dylan Craig , Eabha Gonley, Shannon Moran and Aaron Scanlon. Coached by John O’Reilly and Brian óg McGauran. THE U10 girls played Ballisadare recently putting in a good performance. Thanks to John Cox who supplied after match refreshments for both teams. NO game for the seniors this week as St Michael’s were unable to field a team.

THE juniors suffered a heavy defeat to Naomh Molaise Gaels on Saturday evening at Hazelwood. PICTURES are the victorious under 10 team and coaches with the silverware. THE very best of luck to all our Club players playing with both Sligo teams on Saturday next in Croke Park and Marlievicz Park respectively.

CLOONACOOL

THE Cloonacool/Tubber U-14 footballers had a good victory at home last week to Drumcliffe/Rosses/Point on a 5-6 to 0-5 scoreline.Our men’s senior team with a number of fringe players getting a run out, went down to Eastern Harps at home in the Abbot Cup competition semi-final in the community park on Saturday evening last by the narrowest of margins on a 2-5 to 0-12 scoreline. Training continues during the week at the usual times and dates. The U-12 division 1&3 teams travel to Kent Park to take on St. Mary’s in the league on Tuesday evening next 19th of June at 6.30 pm. The Sligo minor team will play Mayo on Saturday evening next, at 5 pm with the venue to be confirmed. The best of luck is extended to the Sligo senior team, panel and management as they prepare to take on opponents Armagh in Markievicz Park on Saturday evening next June 23 rd at 6 pm.in the All-Ireland qualifiers. All support would be greatly appreciated. The annual national school sports day will be held when St. Michael’s national school re-opens in September. Sympathy is extended to former senior club player Peter McIntyre (Dublin and formerly LeitrimNorth) and a wider circle of family and friends, on the sudden passing of Kate McIntyre recently abroad. Also to the family, relatives and friends of the late Kathleen Kilgannon of Carrentubber, who went to her eternal reward during the last week. May they rest in peace.

COOLANEY/MULLINABREENA

CONGRATULATIONS to the winners of the recent March/April Club Lotto draw. March Draw: Numbers 4,18,3,20 NO winner. Match 3: Gerry Connolly, Michael & Eileen Toolan, Kevin& Sinead ‘O’ Brien. April Draw: 16,2,34,7. NO winner. Match 3: Enda Kivlehan, Laura’O’ Brien, Tony Gormley, Barry Brett,Ian Henry. CONGRATULATIONS to our Under 14’s who had a good win against Easkey on Thursday last, winning by a goal.

OUR Minor team has been training strongly in preparation for their forthcoming Championship campaign. OUR U-12 team will continue to train on Tuesday nights at 7 ‘o’ clock as they continue with a match this Tuesday evening against Castleconnor BEST wishes to the Sligo Senior team in their upcoming Championship match against Armagh this Saturday. WE would like best of luck to all completing their exams this week.

DRUMCLIFFE/ROSSES POINT

It’s Connacht final Sunday for the Sligo ladies footballers as they bid for a three-in-a-row of provincial intermediate titles. Roscommon provide the opposition in Castlebar this Sunday at 2pm. Best wishes to the DRP contingent on the panel: Michelle McNamara, Sinéad Regan and Jayne McCormack.

Good luck to Neil Ewing and the Sligo men’s senior footballers who play Armagh in round two of the All-Ireland football qualifiers on Saturday evening at Markievicz Park. Throw-in: 6pm. Remember, the game must be decided on the day.

Best wishes to Eoghan Smith who lines out with the Sligo Under 17 team this Friday against Mayo in the Connacht minor football championship round robin series.

On the club front, our senior men’s footballers returned to winning ways last Sunday in the Kiernan Cup when they ran out 1-14 to 1-8 winners against an understrength St Mary’s team at Oxfield. Despite the slippery conditions, DRP established a 1-9 to 0-3 half-time lead with Kevin Davey finding the net. St Mary’s hinted at a revival shortly after the restart when they goaled, but were are able to re-establish control of the game to finish six points clear. The result moves us up to second in the Group 2 table. We travel to Grange this Sunday to play St Molaise Gaels at 1pm. The winners of that game will qualify for the Kiernan Cup final.

The junior team were given a walkover against Castleconnor in Division last Friday evening. They travel to play Easkey this Friday evening at 8pm.

After the recent excitement of the All-Ireland Hurling Féile na nGael, Benbulben Gaels Under 14 hurlers will aim to retain their league title this Thursday evening when they play Tourlestrane in the final at Markievicz Park. Throw-in is at 8pm. The players and management would appreciate big support for this game.

Well done to Drumcliffe Handball Club who competed in the 2018 Féile na nGael Handball finals in County Galway at the weekend. The club had two teams competing in Annaghdown and Salthill on Saturday last. The standard was very high and the players will have learned a lot from the experience.

Our girls U8 and U10 nursery footballers will play a fun blitz this Friday June 22nd in Oxfield at 7pm. Players are asked to assemble by 6:45pm.

Our U6 boys and girls nursery footballers (players born 2012 and 2013) have been invited to play a fun blitz with St Mary’s this Saturday 24th at Kent Park, starting at 12pm. This event will replace our usual 9:45am coaching session this week. More details will be communicated to parents/guardians in the coming days.

The club’s monthly meeting for June takes place on Monday 25th in Oxfield at 9pm.

If you have any news items for inclusion in the DRP weekly club notes, please phone/text/WhatsApp the Club PRO (Austin O’Callaghan) on 0876855621 or email pro.drumclifferossespoint.sligo@gaa.ie.

EASTERN HARPS

OUR third walk in our Walking Series took place this morning in the beautiful surroundings of Ben Bulben Forest Walk (aka Gortarowey). An excellent crowd of 33 adults and children set off for this scenic 5.5k walk. Although the weather was a little bit overcast and damp, everyone enjoyed the scenery which can be seen in the photographs. Afterwards we adjourned to the lovely Drumcliffe Tea House for a very welcome tea/coffee, homemade scones and, most importantly, a good chat. Our next walk will take place in Killaspugbrone, Strandhill on Sunday, 15th July. We hope to see you all there. Further details will be published nearer the time. Our senior men play Tourlestrane in round 5 of the Kiernan cup on Sunday at 1pm in Keash. Our U12s are away to St. Molaise Gaels on Tuesday at 6.45pm. Our U16s play Ballymote/Bunninadden in Bunninadden on Monday June 25th at 7pm in round 9 of the league. Bingo continues every Friday night at 8.30pm in Gurteen Hall. Jackpot is €2,600 in 47 calls or less. The in house lotto is €600.

ENNISCRONE/ KILGLASS

A late Shane Hargadon goal salvaged a 1-12 to 0-15 draw for our intermediate team against old rivals Easkey in a competitive Benson Cup clash at Quigabar last Sunday. A point down at the break having played into the wind in the opening half, our lads will be disappointed not to have kicked on in the second period. Prior to throw-in a minute’s silence was observed in memory of former club player and executive member Gerry Gilroy RIP. Next Sunday at 1pm the lads have their final group game against Castleconnor in Corballa.

A depleted U-14 team were beaten by Geevagh/St Michael’s last Thursday, 6-9 to 1-9, meaning they now enter the shield competition.

OUR U-12s return to action on Tuesday evening at home to Curry from 7pm. OUR U-10s had a very enjoyable outing at Calry/St Joseph’s GAA club on Saturday morning where they finished second in a blitz competition. Most encouraging however was the team’s success in the skills competition which illustrates the excellent work being carried out at this age group. Well done to all and thanks to the Calry/ St Joseph’s club for their hospitality. WELL done to the Enniscrone/Kilglass Mothers and Others squad and their coach Paul on their excellent performance at the Connacht Blitz at the GAA Centre in Ballyhaunis on Saturday last. Continued success to all the group.

BEST wishes to Michael Duffy, Gavin Duffy, Dara Rouse, Adam Mullaney and all the Sligo minors when they resume their championship campaign against Mayo next Saturday. Good luck also to the Sligo senior hurlers in the Lory Meagher Cup final and to the Sligo senior footballers versus Armagh in the All-Ireland qualifiers. LAST week’s blotto draw was postponed due to the sudden passing of Gerry Gilroy. Please note that the blotto draw now takes place every Sunday night, switching from its traditional Saturday slot.

OWENMORE GAELS

LOOK FOR THE OWENMORE GAELS BOX AT YOUR LOCAL SUPERVALU SUPERVALU GETS BEHIND THE BALL THIS SUMMER WITH THE GAA. SUPERVALU stores kicked off nationwide on Thursday 10th a nine-week programme which will see individual retailers donate 55,000 GAA footballs to clubs across the country. OUR Saturday morning coaching continues this Saturday from 10am-11am in Connolly Park. For ages 4-10 years. A fun introduction to football. To participate kids must be registered. See the club Facebook page for further details. Please share and spread the word! FOR anyone to join up with any of our underage team from U-10 to U-18 or to play senior football please contact Niall on 0877609420.

CHECK out our new underage kit now available to buy at Jako Sports. This will be the playing kit for our U-10 and U-8 teams. The T-shirt (a requirement for U-8 and 10’s) is €15, with an option of shorts and socks for €22 total. Sizes catering right down to our nursery kids. THE Club shop is now online. Club Merchandise includes jerseys, socks, shorts, club tops, trousers and jackets. Get yours now! Visit our Facebook page for details. OWENMORE Gaels GAA Club are delighted to announce they will host the All Ireland u16 ‘A’ Championship semi-final on Wednesday, July 4 @ 7:30 p.m. The semi-final will see Galway and Donegal do battle and will go to extra time if necessary. Good luck to both teams and we look forward to welcoming the teams and their supporters to Connolly Park. THANKS to everyone who recently entered our Sports Prediction Quiz. Keep an eye on our facebook page for score updates! ABBOTT Cup Semi-Final Result: Owenmore Gaels 0-12 Ballymote 0-16 Ballymote deservedly make the final after edging a tight game. After Ballymote built up a lead we just couldn’t close the gap, despite our best efforts. We now re-focus on the league with a crucial home game vs Curry in two weeks time.

THE U14 boys were in action on Monday evening against St. Mary’s. This will be the last game before the boys travel to Louth for the Feile in two weeks time. Throw in is at 7pm in Connolly Park.

THE U12 boys are in action on Tuesday evening as they travel to Oxfield to face Drumcliffe/Rosses Point. Best of luck lads.

CLUB Lotto THE Lotto draw took place in Cullen’s Bar on Monday 11th June. The numbers drawn were 12, 14, 17 &22. THERE was no winner of the €9,300 Jackpot. Congrats to our ‘Match 3’ Winners Fergal Gunning and Declan Feeney who each win €50.

AS there was no Jackpot Winner this week, the Jackpot rolls over to €9,400. The next draw will take place on Monday 25th June in The Owenmore Inn. THANKS to everyone who bought tickets throughout the year and continues to support the club.

SHAMROCK GAELS

THE Senior team lost 0-11 to 0-14 to St Maloise Gaels in the Kieran Cup last Sunday. The team was:- Donal Tuohy, Evan Lyons, Ben Tuohy, Declan Willis, Seamus Hailstones, Paul Higgins, Karl McKenna, David Quinn, Michael Kilkenny, Daire Kearns, Frank Quinn, Darragh Hailstones, Andrew Flynn, Dylan Willis, Paddy O’Grady. Subs: Conor Merrick for B Tuohy, Cian McDermott for D Kearns, Dillon McDermott for F Quinn, James Carroll for P O’Grady, Ciaran O’Connor for D Willis. They now play Coolera/Strandhill away next Sunday at 1.00PM.

THE U14 girls lost to a strong St Mary’s side last Tuesday. The team was:- Cheyenne Casey, Amy O’Regan, Cloda Conlon, Aine Cogan, Meabh Callaghan, Sarah McKeon, Emma Rainey, Lara Swan, Ellie McDermott (0-1), Hannah Willis, Nadine Hargadon (2-4), Ruby Clark, Sarah Carroll, Emma Crowley, Chloe Somers. Sub used Clodagh Murrin.

THE U14 boys had a comprehensive 8-15 to 2-8 win over Ballymote/ Buninaden.

THE U12 boys play Easkey away this Tuesday at 7PM.

WELL done to the U10 girls who played a blitz last Saturday at St Nathys along with Eastern Harps and Geevagh and well done to the Gaelic for Mothers and Others who partcipated in the Connacht Blitz at the Centre of Excellence last Saturday. THE U8/10’s play St Johns this Wednesday at 7PM in Coola. THE annual 7K walk/run takes place next Sunday 24th June at 12PM from Coola - we look forward to seeing everyone on the day.

THE annual collection for clothes to be re-cycled is underway, bags can be left into the clubhouse. THERE was no winner of the lotto last weekend with the numbers drawn 5, 6, 16, and 32. Mary Quinn, Riverstown was a match 3 winner. The next draw is in McDerrmott’s Castlebaldwin on 30th June with the jackpot at €4,000.

ST. FARNAN’S

BEST wishes to James Weir and Sligo senior hurlers in the Lory Meagher Cup Final on Saturday at 12 noon in Croke Park. It is a great honour for the club to be represented in Croke Park and we wish him and Joe Mc Hugh of Easkey every success. Good wishes also to county footballers Patrick O’Connor, Eamonn Kilgannon, Finnian Cawley and Sligo in their qualifier match against Armagh on Saturday in Markievicz Park.

WELL done to our under 17 hurlers who defeated Monaghan on Saturday last and have reached the semi final of the Michael Feery Cup in the Celtic Challenge. Sligo defeated Monaghan by 2-20 to 4-9. St. Farnan’s players contributed 1-17 of that tally- Cahan Hallinan (0-6), Thomas Cawley (08(7f), Fionn Connolly (1-3) and Shane Molloy a key defender. We wish the boys every success in the semi final on Saturday.

THE Junior team recorded another win in Division 4 league defeating Coolaney/ Mullinabreena by 0-13 to 1-9. They will play St.Molaise Gaels on Friday at 8pm in Templeboy.On Sunday the intermediate team face St. Pat’s in the Benson Cup at 1pm also in Templeboy. On Tuesday the under 12