GRASSROOTS
Africa to teach children in the new schools built by the Mellon Trust in Cape Town.
THEIR father Joe Davey, also a long-serving club player and officer, has volunteered over the years with the Mellon Trust helping to build the schools.
OWENMORE GAELS
THE men’s team conquered Ballymote in the Division 3 League final in Cloonacool on Sunday. A great team performance saw the lads come out victorious on a scoreline of 3-13 to 0-10. THIS win see the lads promoted to Division 2 for next year. A massive congratulations to all the lads involved and managers. Also a massive thank you to all the supporters that came to cheer the lads on.
THE Division 4 team faced two tough fixtures playing the two sides at the top of the table Coolaney/Mullinabreena and St. Molaise Gaels.
THE lads were very unfortunate in both games as they ran out narrow losers in both, with the two day turnaround playing its part in the second fixture and fatigue being evident with the lads. A good league campaign for the lads is now finished where they were competitive in most games and gives good promise to build for next year.
THE Minor Boys got their B championship campaign off to a good start as they ran out 5-12 to 3-11 winners over Tubbercurry/Cloonacool on Thursday evening last. A good performance from the lads sets them up nicely for their next game where they travel to Coolera/Strandhill on Thursday evening.
THE U16 lads also got their championship campaign off to a good start as they ran out 9-11 to 2-8 winners over Coolaney Mullinabreena in Connolly Park last Monday evening.
A good performance from the lads sets them up for the journey west as they face St Farnans/St Patricks on Monday evening in St Farnans.
THE U12 Division One team lost out narrowly to Ballymote in their division one playoff on Thursday evening last.
HARD luck boys. The U11’s face Drumcliffe/Rosses Point in their semi-final on Tuesday evening. THE Minor girls were unlucky in their efforts against St Mary’s in their championship opener during the week.
A good performance from the girls was in vain as St Mary’s got the better of them.
HARD luck to the u12 girls who ran out a narrow loss to Shamrock Gaels on Friday evening last. A battling effort was in vain but the effort from the girls was immense and the improvement from the girls can only mean a championship win is only around the corner for them.
CLUB News
GAELIC for Mothers and Others continues this Monday at 8pm at Connolly Park.
THIS is open to all women interested in getting fit and having some fun, no experience is required.
COME down and give it a go, craic is guaranteed! For more information contact Anthony on 086-4110692. 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. THANKS to everyone who recently entered our Sports Prediction Quiz.
KEEP an eye on our facebook page for score updates! CLUB Lotto
THE Lotto draw took place in Connolly’s bar on Monday 9th July. The numbers drawn were 1, 5, 21, and 24.
THERE was no winner of the €9,500 Jackpot. CONGRATS to our ‘Match 3’ Winners Vivienne Hennessy and Ita Jackson who win €50. AS there was no Jackpot Winner this week, the Jackpot rolls over to €9,600.
THE next draw will take place on Monday 23rd July in Cullen’s Bar. THANKS to everyone who bought tickets throughout the year and continues to support the club.
SHAMROCK GAELS
THANKS to all who supported our Golf Classic at the weekend and to all of our sponsors for their generous contributions. FIRST prize sponsored by Flancare went to Colin Harte, Johnny Quinn and Brian Boyd with a score of 60, second prize sponsored by Aurivo went to Padraig Mulligan, John Purcell and Henry Faughnan.
THIRD Prize sponsored by Castle Dargan Golf Club went to Kevin Henry, Kenneth Henry and Tom O’Sullivan.
4TH Prize sponsored by Michael Henry went to Padraig Dwyer, David Gaffney and Donal O’Connor. 5th Prize sponsored by Carrick On Shannon Golf Club went to Peter Smith, Gerry McGrath and Benny Dolan. 6th Prize sponsored by J Murphy Ltd went to Martin Burke, Andrew Kearns, Tom Smith.
7TH Prize sponsored by John Lavin Menswear went to Vincent Dwyer, Tony Ballantine and Neil Barlow. Nearest the pin was won by Colin Harte with Johnny Quinn winning the longest drive. THANKS also to Niall Kearns, Michael Henry and Eugene Carroll for organising the event and thanks also to Finian Callaghan for his support.
THE Minor Boys had a comfortable 8-18 to 0-07 win over Ballymote/Bunninadden in the first round of the championship. THEY now play Eastern harps away on Saturday at 7PM. THE Minor Girls also had a good 1-15 to 1-6 win over Drumcliffe/ Rosses Point in the first round of the championship.
THE scorers were: Jade Lyons 1-1, Jane Benson 0-2, Rachel Boyd 0-3, Mairead Tuohy 0-5, Erin Mullaney 0-2, Makayla McLoughlin 0-2.
THE U16 boys lost by point to St Johns on a scoreline of 3-14 to 3-13 in the championship. THEY now play Castleconnor at home on Monday at 7PM. THE U12 boys play the division 2 league semi-final on Tuesday at 7PM at home against Coolaney/ Mullinabreena.
THE lotto draw takes place next Saturday in Des McDonaghs with the jackpot at €4,200.
THE club wish to express sympathy with the family and relatives of Thomas McDonagh, Annaghcarty who died last week.
ST. FARNAN’S
PLEASE note that our two day Football Camp has been rescheduled for August 13 and 14, a week later than originally planned. So plenty of time to register. WELL done to Ronan Hynes who refereed the Division 1 Final on Sunday last.
THERE was no luck for our county under 21 hurlers in the All Ireland B semi final on Sunday when they were defeated by Kerry. St. Farnan’s players on the team were Stephen Mulligan, Gavin Connolly, James Weir and Sean Hallinan. Easkey/ St. Farnan’s minor hurlers begin their championship campaign with a game against Ben Bulben Gaels on Thursday at 7 pm in Easkey. ST. Farnan’s/ St. Pat’s were defeated in the first round of the B championship by Coolaney/ Mullinabreena on Thursday in what was a terrific game of football which finished Coolaney/ Mullinabreena 1-22, St. Farnan’s/ St. Pat’s 4-11.
THE team play Tourlestrane on Friday at 7. St. Farnan’s/ St. Pat’s are scheduled to play Owenmore Gaels on Monday and will play Coolera/ Strandhill on Monday week.
THE Junior team had a great win against Castleconnor on Monday last on a scoreline of St. Farnan’s 3-15, Castleconnor 2-6. THE team are scheduled to play Easkey on Monday.
WELL done to Mary Kilgannon (John), winner of €176 in the 50/50 draw. Next draw on Sunday, July 29. Please support.
ST. JOHN’S
ST Johns Under 8 and Under 10 Girls Blitz
ON Sat July 14 St Johns hosted a very successful blitz in Cleveragh in which five clubs competed at U8 and U10 levels namely St Nathys, St Molaise Gaels, Eastern Harps, Geevagh and St Johns. Despite the wet conditions, a very successful morning’s football took place in which top class football skills were on display along with some fantastic scores. Well done to all the players – you played great football.
A big thank you to the coaches for all their hard work and com- mitment namely Eimer Kelly, Peter Mc Hugh and Kiera Mc Allister for St Johns and to the coaches from the other four clubs for bringing your teams.
ALSO thanks to the parents for your attendance and support. Liam Kelly and Fergal Kelly set up the four pitches for the morning in conjunction with Keith Mc Loughlin who organised the event on behalf of Sligo LGFA Development.
EVERY girl left smiling with her party bag in hand, packed with goodies by the Mc Loughlin ladies, so thanks to Olivia, Saoirse and Faileen for that. FINALLY a big thanks to the three referees – Darragh Mc Goldrick, Conor Leonard and Faileen mc Loughlin without whose expert help the games could not have gone ahead – well done and keep up the great work. THERE was a great team effort from all the committee as usual to ensure a successful event. UNDER 12 Girls
ON Friday 13th our U12 girls took on Drumcliffe-Rosses Point in the second round of the championship and after a hard-fought, tightly contested contest they lost out narrowly. Training continues every Sat morning from 10.00 to 11.30
UNDER 14 Girls
THE 1st round of the U14 Championship is scheduled for Aug 13th in which our girls are at home to Geevagh. TRAINING for U14 continues on Mondays in Cleveragh from 6.30 to 7.30
MINOR Football
OUR U18 minor team began their championship campaign with a home game against local rivals Calry-St Josephs on Thurs last and unfortunately came out second best on the day. Their next fixture is away to Geevagh on Sat 28th.
UNDER 16 Boys Football OUR under 16 team had a narrow one point victory, 3-14 to 3-13, over Shamrock Gaels and after an away match against Eastern Harps on Mon 23rd they are again away in Round 3 on Mon 30th when they play Castleconnor in St Brendan’s Park. UNDER 12 and Under 11 Boys Football
OUR U12 boys contest the Shield Semi final on this Tues evening whenthey travel to take on Drumcliffe-Rosses Point in Oxfield with a 7.00 throw-in time.
AT the same time our U11 team will contest their semi final in Stenson Park against Ballymote-Bunninadden.
PLEASE check our club web site or Facebook for up to date information on all activities at St Johns GAA.
ST. MOLAISE GAELS
OUR senior men were beaten 1-16 to 1-13 by Tubbercurry in the final of the the Kiernan Cup in Bunninadden on Sunday last. Tubber lead by 0-09 to 0-07 at the interval.
GAELS were determined to make a good start to the second period but were rocked by a Tubbercurry goal within a minute of the restart. DESPITE a Darren Gilsenan penalty after fifty minutes Gaels ran out of time despite getting within three points of their opponents. There was much encouragement though for Gaels as they now focus on the senior championship clash with Coolera / Strandhill on April 4th. Jamie McLoughlin, Dean Carroll, Gerard Brady and Cathal Herron made huge contributions when coming into the game as substitutes highlighting the strength in depth in the Panel. NEXT Sunday July 29th our Development squad have an opportunity to pick up silverware as they take on St Farnan’s in the Division IV League final at 1.00pm with the venue yet to be confirmed. Gaels completed their league schedule with a good 2-15 to 1-11 win away to Owenmore Gaels on Wednesday last.
WE hope that all supporters will come out and get behind the Mick McElligott managed squad as they seek to build on last years Junior B Championship success. OUR two U12 Boys squads are in semi final action this Tuesday evening July 24th at 7.00pm. Our Division I side are at home to Tubbercurry/Cloonacool while our Division III team make the trip to Ransboro to take on Coolera/ Strandhill.
OUR Minor Girls opened their Championship campaign with an excellent away win against Curry on Wednesday evening last. ON Monday last July 16th our U16 Boys beat St Mary’s by 1-18 to 2-04 in the 1st round of fixtures in the A Championship. On Thursday evening our Minor Boys edged a thrilling contest away to Easkey/Enniscrone in the A Championship winning 3-08 to 3-07.
THE next Club Lotto Draw will take place on Tuesday August 7th at 8.30pm. THANKS to everyone for their continued support for this important Club fundraiser.
OUR Club “Cash for Clobber” fundraiser continues to operate. If anyone has unwanted clothes, shoes the Club would be delighted to take them.
ITEMS can be left at the Club Buildings on Saturday mornings while Coaching is ongoing.
ST. PATRICK’S
JOKER Jackpot St Pat’s Joker Jackpot now stands @ €2100 as the jackpot was not won in the latest draw.
NEXT draw takes place in The Beach Bar on Saturday July 28th @ 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.
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 face Enniscrone/Kilglass in the opening round of the Championship on Saturday August 18th in Castleconnor.
ST Pats then face Castleconnor on Sunday August 26th in Col- looney.
TIMES to follow.
U 18’s Team News St Pat’s/St Farnan’s played away to Coolaney/ Mullinbrenna in the Championship on Thursday last but were narrowly defeated.
ST Pats/St Farnans play host to Tourslestrane on Saturday next July 28th @ 7pm in Seamie Donegan Park.
U 16’s Team News St Pat’s/ St Farnans next game is away against Coolera on Monday July 30th @ 7pm.
U 12’s Team News St Pat’s play away to Geevagh on this Tuesday in the semi final @ 7pm. G.A.A Cúl Camp St Pat’s will host the Kelloggs Cúl camp from 30th of July till 3rd of August. FOR further details Contact Paul on 087-4114279.
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
TOURLESTRANE
A great week of football all round ! Senior League Champions this evening in a great fast paced game v Coolaney/Mullinabreena in Curry.
IT’S always a thrilling encounter when these two teams meet and the certainly didn’t disappoint today .
WELL done to all the team and management .
FRIDAY night Our u12 girls continued on their winning ways away to Calry St Joseph’s with a hard fought victory won by the narrowest of margins. THERE was Huge win Thursday for our minor lads for the start of their championship. Congratulations to all .
WELL done to all who took part in very entertaining u8/u10 blitz games hosted by Coolaney/ Mullinabreena this week Great display by both clubs and all in a great sporting manner. Thank you to them for having us .
OUR minor girls had a great start to their championship also with a mighty win v Eastern Harps A’s did our u16 boys last Monday . Thank you to Castleconnor GAA club and the Michael Cawley Memorial Committee for hosting a very entertaining Blitz for the senior ladies on Saturday . HAVING won all out qualifying games we met with a very strong Knockmore team in the Cup Final and lost out to them . CONGRATULATIONS to Aisling Egan and Anna Corcoran named on the team of the tournament . Best of luck to all teams playing matches this week .