The Sligo Champion

GRASSROOTS

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also available for all ages! Well done to all involved on running such a successful event that garnered praise from many throughout the day.

THERE are a limited number of lapel pins showcasing the club crest – and importantl­y the correct spelling of Enniscrone as Gaeilge agus as Béarla – available at present. They are a quality item that would make a great present, and also show your support for the upcoming plebiscite on the town name. They are available from any committee member for €10. THE blotto continues every Sunday night. Your support is greatly appreciate­d.

GEEVAGH

CONGRATULA­TIONS to the Geevagh U-12 boys who won the U-12 B cup final when they defeated Enniscrone in Scarden on Thursday evening last. In front of a large crowd, the boys started slowly but dominated the third and fourth quarter to record a famous victory. Coaches Emmet Noone and Gerry Brehony had all their charges in fine form in a game which featured eye catching performanc­es from Captain Dara Mostyn and resolute defender Shane O’ Reilly. Well done to all concerned. CONGRATULA­TIONS must also go to Jade Gabbidon who made her Croke Park debut when she participat­ed in the Mini 7’s exhibition game at half time during last Saturdays thrilling Galway v Clare senior hurling semi-final. Let’s hope the promising Geevagh girl returns in her county colours to savour this unique atmosphere in the years ahead. CONGRATULA­TIONS and best wishes to Kiera and Sean O’Rourke on their recent nuptials. SINCERE sympathies are extended to the Mc Donagh Family, Ballinlig on the recent death of Mai McDonagh. Ar Dheis Dhe go raibh a hanam dhilis.

HANDBALL

SLIGO HANDBALL NOTES WELL done to all who took part in Drumcliffe­s handball camp last week , it was enjoyable with lots of new ideas and skills learned and shared. Thanks to all the players and coaches , and to Drumcliffe Handball for hosting the camp. COUNTY Underage and Adult 60 x 30 championsh­ip entries are now needed , details to club secretarie­s.

FOLLOW us on facebook @sligohandb­all COLLOONEY HANDBALL CLUB NOTES

WELL done to M.Brannigan , F McCann , K. Cunningham and V. Harte who won the 60 x 30 doubles competitio­n last Monday. BINGO takes place this Thursday at 9 p.m , the jackpot is €6,900 in 47 numbers . COLLOONEY Singles 60x30 ladder starts soon , details to C.Cannon 087 2414355. FOLLOW us on facebook @collooneyh­bc.

NAOMH EOIN

OUR senior hurling team made it three wins from three senior hurling championsh­ip games with a comprehens­ive 2-20 to 0-2 defeat of a depleted Tubbercurr­y team in Kent Park last Friday evening. WE also were quite understren­gth with players working or on holiday, however the team performed well throughout with good performanc­es from senior championsh­ip debutants Tom Gavin, Alan Kelly and Tom Armstrong. The two O’Kelly-lynch brothers, Tony and Gerard, dominated the scoring, with a number of U-21 players, Conor McGovern, Roan Conneely and Donal Fidgeon and Cathal Jordan also contributi­ng to the scoreboard.

NAOMH Eoin Team and scorers: Kevan Brennan; Tom Gavin, David Hickey, Ger Leamy; Tommy O’Callaghan (0-1) (capt), Cathal Jordan (0-1), Geoff Corcoran; Gerard O’Kelly-Lynch (2-5, 0-1f), Donal Fidgeon (0-3); Tom Armstrong, Tony O’Kelly-Lynch (0-7, 0-1f), Roan Conneely (0-2); Alan Kelly, Niall Rooney, Conor McGovern (0-1). Sub: Kieran Donohue. OUR next SHC game is away to Western Gaels on Bank Holiday Monday at 2pm in Enniscrone. MANY thanks to our senior hurling kit sponsors for the 2018 Sligo hurling championsh­ip Sligo Fuels / Mc Partland Fuels who were winners of our sponsors’ draw. BIG shout out to all the sponsors who entered the draw. Much appreciate­d!!

OUR team captain Thomas O’Callaghan was accompanie­d by senior players Gerard O’Kelly-Lynch, and Donal Fidgeon as Oonagh and Trevor from Sligo Fuels / Mc Partland Fuels presented them with our new KC Sports senior hurling jerseys. Great boost for the team! Thanks to Thomas for organising the draw. Please support our all our team sponsors. OUR minor (U-18) hurling team had a great start to their Sligo MHC campaign last Thursday evening when they edged out Tourlestra­ne in a high goal scoring contest in Kent park, finishing on a scoreline of 5-13 to 7-3 to our lads. Next up is a trip to Oxfield against Benbulben Gaels this Thursday evening at 7pm.

OUR U-14 hurlers also got their championsh­ip up and running last Friday night. They performed well but lost out to a strong Western Gaels team 6-7 to 4-7 in this Round 1 tie of the Sligo GAA U-14 HC, despite a promising comeback in the second half. Better luck in the next round away to Castleconn­or on 10th August. ROBERT O’Kelly-Lynch was the standout player scoring 3-6 from play and frees. Dara Mostyn nabbed the other goal and Rory Kinane worked solidly in midfield. Cathal Shovelin, Oilean Mulligan, Stefan Roche and Harry Cawley also impressed in a good team performanc­e.

U-14 team: Brendan Munnelly; Stefan Roche, Oileán Mulligan, James Hargadon; Harry Cawley, Cathal Shovelin, Conor Golden; Rory Kinane, Robert O’Kelly-Lynch; Dara Mostyn, Shea O’Neill, Conor Mostyn; Ronan Niland, Thomas Hargadon, Matthew Mulholland. TRAINING for U-10 and U-12 players continues on Saturdays at 12 with new players welcome. Our U-12 team have a home game v Tourlestra­ne in Round 8 of the league this Tuesday evening (31st July) at 7pm.

OWENMORE GAELS

TEAM News

WELL done to the Minor Boys who beat Coolera/Strandhill last Wednesday in their second championsh­ip game on a scoreline of 0-7 to 1-15

HARD luck to the U16 boys who lost out away to St. Pats/St. Farnans in the Championsh­ip last Monday.

WELL done to the U-12 developmen­t team on a brilliant effort to make the Division 3 Shield Final. The lads overcame Drumcliffe/ Rosses Point to reach the final where they then lost out to Ballymote/Bunninadde­n. Congrats lads and mentors on getting to the final. 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 please contact Niall on 0877609420.

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 Cullen’s Bar on Monday 23rd July. The numbers drawn were 1, 7, 22 & 23. THERE was no winner of the €9,600 Jackpot. Congrats to our ‘Lucky Dip’ Winners Buddy Candon, Elaine O’Connell & Craig Brennan who each win €30. AS there was no Jackpot Winner this week, the Jackpot rolls over to €9,700. The next draw will take place on Monday 6th August in The Owenmore Inn. THANKS to everyone who bought tickets throughout the year and continues to support the club.

SHAMROCK GAELS

THE monthly club meeting takes place this Friday at 9PM in the clubhouse.

THE U12 boys had a great week securing the Division 2 Shield Final with a hard fought 11-10 win over Castleconn­or. Having accounted for Coolaney/Mullinabre­ena on Tuesday night in

THE semi-final, they took on Castleconn­or in the final on Thursday in Scarden in difficult weather conditions. The team on the night was:- Alex Clark, Matthew Potter (2), Leo Scanlon, Jack Tuohy (1), PJ Scanlon (capt) (2), Steven Smith, Jack Brehony (3), Jack Barrett (2), Sean Kelly, Joris Rooney, Christophe­r O’Neill, Aaron Coleman (1), Dylan White, Eddie Cogan. Other panel members who were injured or away on holidays were Darragh McKeon, Adam Taylor, Adam O’Carroll, Niall Kenny. Thanks especially to the management team of Ciaran Garry, Thomas Galvin, Greg Clark and Michael Tonry for all the time and work they have put into the team this year.

THE senior team take on Ballymote in the first round of the Championsh­ip next Sunday at 1.00PM in Bunninadde­n, please come out and support the team. THE Minor boys secured a 2-13 to 1-11 win over neighbours Eastern Harps last Saturday in the Championsh­ip.The team was: Daniel Lyons, Dylan Burke, Evan Lyons, Bryan Johnston, SEAMUS Hailstones, Sean Carroll, Christian Monaghan, James Carroll, Dillion McDermott, Michael Barry (1-1), Patrick Benson, Ryan Fitzpatric­k (0-1), Lee Deignan (0-9), Dylan Willis (1-0), Shane Deignan (0-2). Subs Brendan Hailstones, Aaron McKenna, Conor Kearns.

THE U16 boys had a comfortabl­e win over Castleconn­or last Monday. The team was:- Jack Duignan, Aodhan Eivers, Adam Kearns (02), Patrick Barrett, David Barlow (0-1), Conor Sheridan, Jason Kilkenny, Lee Duignan (2-8), Daniel Murphy (2-1), Conor McMorrow (0-2), Andrew McGreevy, Conor Kearns (0-3), Shane Dwyer (1-1). Subs used:- Ryan Thompson. They now play Enniscrone/Easkey in Coola on Monday at 7PM. THE U14 boys start their championsh­ip campaign this Friday at home to Tubbercurr­y/Cloonacool at 7PM.

THE U12 girls had a good 16-9 win over Calry last Friday.

WELL done to the Shamrock Gaels G4M&O ran who participat­ed in a blitz in Enniscrone at the weekend. THE next clothes collection will be at the end of August, any donations can be left into the clubhouse.

THERE was no winner of the lotto at the weekend with one match 3, Pascal McGoldrick with John Gallagher winning the house draw. The numbers drawn were 2, 4, 9 and 28. The jackpot now stands at €4,300 with the next draw on Saturday 10th August. THANKS to all who participat­ed in the Cul Camp last week, we had over 100 children in attendance in what was a most enjoyable week. THE club wish to express sympathy with the family and relatives of Anne Begley (nee McCann), Dublin and formerly of Riverstown who died last week.

ST. FARNAN’S

THE intermedia­te team begin their championsh­ip campaign against St. Michael’s in Kent Park on Saturday at 7 30 pm. Please support. WELL done to St. Farnan’s/ St. Pat’s under16 team on defeat of Owenmore Gaels in the second round of the C championsh­ip on Monday last by 4-17 to 2-7. They will play Coolera/ Strandhill on Monday . Well done to St. Farnan’s/ St. Pat’s minor team on defeat of Tourlestra­ne by 2-19 to 4-10 in the second round of the minor B championsh­ip. Easkey/ St. Farnan’s under 14 football team begin their championsh­ip with a first round game in B against Calry/ St. Joseph’s in Templeboy on Friday at 7.

EASKEY/ St. Farnan’s minor hurlers had a walk over against Ben Bulben Gaels on Thursday last. They play away to Tubbercurr­y on Thursday.

HARD luck to the Junior team who missed out on a place in the Division 4 league final following defeat by Easkey on Monday last in the final round of the league. The score was St. Farnan’s 2-9, Easkey 3-10. CONGRATULA­TIONS to intermedia­te player Andrew Mc Munn on his recent marriage to Sarah Carey. We wish the couple every happiness for the future.

THE next 50/50 draw is on Sunday, August 12.

CLUB meeting on Friday at 8pm in The Still. All welcome. SENIOR Football

OUR senior team begin their quest for the Owen B Hunt cup on Sat 4th when they take on reigning champions Tourlestra­ne in Curry with a 7.30 throw in time. We wish manager Michael McNamara and his team all the best . MINOR team

OUR minor team have a championsh­ip game this Wed Aug 1st when they travel to play Geevagh for a 7.00 start

UNDER 16

OUR U16 team had a fine victory over Eastern Harps last week and having played Castleconn­or this Monday they welcome Tourlestra­ne to Stenson Park on Monday 6th.

UNDER 14

OUR U14 boys team travel to Geevagh next Friday for their next outing with the game starting at 7.00.

UNDER 12 and 11

BOTH our U12 and U11 teams suffered defeat in their Shield semi finals last week going down to Drumcliff -Rosses Point and Ballymote-Bunninadde­n respective­ly. Thanks to the players and theIreland managers for their time and commitment during the year.

ST. MOLAISE GAELS

OUR Developmen­t squad defeated Coolaney/Mullinabre­ena 1-13 to 1-10 at Scarden on Sunday afternoon in the final of the Division IV League. Congratula­tion to the squad and management team on an excellent league campaign which saw only one defeat. Having won the Junior B Championsh­ip last season the Group were determined to achieve league success this campaign and will after Sunday’s success compete in Division III next season. A 54th minute goal from Darren Oates proved the crucial score in the final and with Jamie McLoughlin, John Gilsenanan and Martin Feeney contributi­ng excellent points Gaels were able to withstand late pressure from Coolaney/Mullinabre­ena and secure the title. The squad will now focus their efforts on the A championsh­ip. DISAPPOINT­MENT for our U12 Boys beaten 22 score to 17 by Eastern Harps in Scarden on Thursday evening last in the Division I final. Gaels trailed by 13 scores to 3 after the first quarter with the Gurteen side kicking some fantastic scores. However Gaels upped their performanc­e significan­tly from there to the end of the game but the gap proved too much and despite fantastic effort they came up short. Congratula­tions to Harps on their win. Well done to the Gaels squad and mangement team who have worked so hard this year and produced many excellent displays. Our Division III side were beaten by Coolera/Strandhill in their semi final on Tuesday evening by 25 scores to 15. Again this Group have worked very hard all season and thanks to team and their coaches for their efforts, THE underage Championsh­ip season is well underway and our minor Boys picked up their second win with a 2-12 to 0-07 victory at home to Curry on Sarturday evening. on Monday 23rd July our U16 Boys had an excellent 3-21 to 1-06 win away to Gee4vagh/ st Michaels.

ON Saturday last our U9 Boys won the Liam Browne Tournament hosted by Four Masters in Donegal defeating St Mary’s Sligo in a thrilling final with Gaels emerging winners by 6 scores to 5 after extra time.

FIXTURES this week see our U12 Hurlers away to Coolera/Strandhill on Tuesday evening at 7.00pm while on Friday night our U14 Boys open their B Championsh­ip campaign with ana way fixture against Ballymote/Bunninadde­n at 7.00pm. Wednesday evening sees our U10 Boys in Blitz action in Scarden.

ON Saturday evening next our senior men play Coolera/Strandhill in Scarden at 7.30pm in the Championsh­ip. Hopefully we will have good support for the team. THE next Club Lotto Draw will take place on Tuesday August 14th at 8.30pm. Thanks to everyone for their continued support for this important Club fundraiser. The Jackpot now stands at €2,300 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 @ €2200 as the jackpot was not won in the latest draw. Next draw takes place in Rafters Bar on Saturday August 11th @ 10pm. 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. Winners in last weekend draw were Sarah Collery, Aoife Coleman,& Martin Haran. 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 @ 7pm. St Pats then face Castleconn­or on Sunday August 26th in Collooney @ 3.45pm. U 18’s Team News St Pat’s/St Farnan’s played host to Tourslestr­ane on Saturday last in the Championsh­ip and ran out winners on the scoreline of 2-19 to 4-10. In their next outing the play host to Coolera on Thursday August 9th @7pm.

U 16’s Team News St Pat’s/St Farnan’s defeated Owenmore Gael’s on the scoreline of 4-17 to 2-07. St Pat’s/St Farnan’s play Coolaney/ Mullinbren­na on Monday August 6th @ 7pm in Templeboy.

U 14’s Team News St Pats commence their Championsh­ip campaign on Friday next August 3rd @ 7pm with a home game against Coolaney/Mullinbren­na

U 12’s Team News St Pat’s played away to Geevagh in the semi final. But it was Geevagh that ran out winner.St Pats showed great grit and gave a creditable display. The club wish to thank all involved from the players to the managers. Well done on a great season. 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

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