GRASSROOTS

CONGRATULATIONS to our Dublin supporters and commiserations to our Tyrone supporters who put up a spirited display against Dublin last Sunday. Congratulations to Caroline Currid who is a key member of Limerick hurling winning team. Caroline played for Ballymote ladies team.

HANDBALL

SLIGO HANDBALL NOTES Sympathy to the Clancy McHale and Donnegan families on their recent bereavement.

Underage 60 x 30 coaching in Collooney this Saturday ,08-092018 at 10-00 . County Underage 60 x 30 B championship starts in Sligo next week , with Leitrim opposition in the Connaught semi-finals on the weekend 14-09-2018.

Connaught Adult 60 x 30 championship finals this weekend , good luck to all Sligo players.

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COLLOONEY HANDBALL CLUB NOTES

Bingo takes place this Thursday at 9 p.m , the jackpot is now €1,650 in 42 calls. Collooney Singles 60x30 ladder takes a break this week for Connaught championshiop , round 2 will start soon,details from S. Harte. Follow us on facebook @collooneyhbc.

COOLANEY/MULLINABREENA

ON Friday last, the club has hosted a 5 km run/walk through the streets of Coolaney. It was a tremendous success and we would like to thank all who supported the event. The club has been recently announced as the winners of the Sligo County National Lottery Good Causes Award. We advance to the Regional Final in September. Tickets for the club’s annual Prize Draw are currently available for purchase from coaches, senior players and various club members. There are some fantastic prizes on offer and support is very much appreciated. Congratulations to the winners of the draw for the All-Ireland football final tickets,who are Noel Johnston,Mathew Conlon,Hilary Brennan,Declan Gallagher and Bernadette Hosey. On Friday last, the Minor team lost to Tourlestrane. Good luck to our Senior Team play Calry/St.Joseph’s on Saturday the 16th of September in the quarter-final of the Senior Championship.

BUNNINADDEN

OUR U16 team is through to a county A championship semi-final agents Drumcliffe/ Rosespoint and this will nowbbe played in Scarden pitch on the 10th of September @ WE would love to see as much support as possible for these boys.

SHAMROCK GAELS

THE Ladies Senior team had a hard fought 2-10 to 2-8 win over Curry in the Junior Championship on Sunday. The Gaels gave a strong performance in the first half and were six points up at half time, however a strong comeback from Curry in the second half ensured an exciting last fifteen minutes with the Gaels defence steadfast and holding on to win by two points. The team was Meabh McDermott, Eillis O’Connor, Aoife Morrisroe, Catherine Tuohy, Roisin Durey, Aisling Boyd, Naomh Quinn, Jade Lyons (0-1), Siobhan Brennan, Roisin Kearns, Lousie Merrick, Erin Mullaney (1-1), Mairead Tuohy (0-1), Simone Kelly (0-5), Rachel Boyd (1-2). Subs: Isobel Clark for Eillis O’Connor, Fiona Baker for M Tuohy, Aoife O’Connor for E Mullaney. They now take on St Farnans away next Sunday in the final group game. An understrength Junior team lost to Owenmore Gaels at the weekend in the final game of the Championship. The team was: Ultan McKenna, Declan Benson, Eoin O’Connell, Emmet Dodd, Diarmuid Jinks, Conor Merrick, Liam Tuohy, Adrian McCann, Dylan Willis, Steven Willis, Eoin McDermott, Luke Flynn, Donie McDermott, Daniel Baker. The U16 boys lost 5-18 to 3-9 to Eastern Harps in the championship playoff last Sunday. This result sees them finish in 5th position and they will face Castleconnor in the Shield semi-final on Monday 10th. The U16 girls had a good 3-13 to 5-5 win over St Maloise Gaels in the Championship. The team was: Kate Brehony, Ellie McDermott, Laoise King, Amy Healy, Kate Brady, Danielle McGovern, Eala Mc Dermott (0-1), Isobel Clark (0-1), Ruby Clark (0-1), Jade Lyons (2-2), Grace O’Carroll, Nadine Hargadon (1-8), Ana McCann subs: Andie Brady, Amy Wilis, Meave Lyons, Eimear Kelly, Emma O’Carroll, Nola Eivers, Lara Swan. They now face CT Gaels on Thursday evening at 6.45PM with the winner making the final. The U14 boys defeated Owenmore Gaels 2-18 to 1-9 last Monday and now play St Marys on Monday in Riverstown Park at 6.30PM in the final group game. The U12 girls play the championship final this Sunday, details are yet to be finalised and we will advertise on Facebook once available. Thanks to St Patricks, Dromahair U10 who visited us last Saturday for a game. The U8/10’s play Geevagh this Wednesday at 6.30pm in Geevagh. The Gaelic 4 Mothers & Others host a blitz this Sunday in Coola at 5PM - support welcome. The winners of the monthly draw were: Ciaran Garry, Niall Kearns and Donie Quinn.

GEEVAGH

OUR Senior ladies were credited with a ‘walkover’ victory over Eoghan Rua and now travel to play St Mary’s in the Championship on Sunday next. Meanwhile, our Intermediate footballers face St pats on Saturday 8th at 5.30pm. The game takes place in Scarden with victory ensuring Intermediate status for the coming season. The U-8 and U-10s enjoyed a great evenings sport, hosted by St Ronans in Ballyfarnon on Friday last. Many thanks to our close neighbours, for their invitation and hospitality. This week we host Shamrock Gaels in Pairc Ailbhe. 200 Club membership is now due and it is hoped that all current members will renew their subscription. Congratulations to Jemma Brehony who won two tickets to last Sunday’s All-Ireland Final in our club draw. Well done to Jake Noone (swimming ) and Darragh Mastin (Long Puck) who represented parish and county at this year’s National Community Games finals. A very special word of congratulations to Leah Harte (Athletics) who returned from the event with a precious silver medal. Best wishes to all our club members who return to school or college this month. We hope to see you involved with your school team and we look forward to following your progress throughout the year.

ST PATRICK’S

JOKER Jackpot St Pat’s Joker Jackpot now stands @ €2400. Next draw takes place in Rafter Bar on Saturday September 8th @ 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 0868234898 or Claire on 086-1763298 for further details.

SENIOR Team News St Pat’s face Geevagh in the semi final of the Intermediate relegation playoff on Saturday next September 8th @ 5.30pm in Sligo Centre Of Excellence Scarden.

U 18’s Team News St Pat’s/St Farnan’s travelled to face Owenmore Gaels on Saturday last and ran out winners on the scoreline of 3-17 to 1-10. In their next outing they travel to face Tubbercurry/ Cloonacool on Friday September 14th @ 6.30pm.

U 16’s Team News St Pat’s/St Farnan’s have advanced to the final of the Championship. St Pats/ St Farnans face Coolers/Strandhill in the decider. Further details to follow.

ST Pats All Ireland Football Final Ticket Draw. Winners were Oisín Kevany who won two premium tickets, Antoinette Kevany, Joe Boland. Winners in membership draw were Colm Carney,Claire Walsh, and Grainne Clarke. Thanks to all who supported the draws.

CALRY/ST JOSEPH’S

THIS weeks lotto jackpot of €7000 was not won with no match three winners either. The numbers drawn were 6,10,11 and 14. The Village Inn won the promoters prize of €20. Could anyone with any sold or unsold ticket books for the pitch development draw please return them as a matter of urgency ASAP for the draw on Friday night next. On the playing field our Junior team played their final game of the Lola Montez Junior Championship on Friday evening last in Easkey. Trailing by three points at the break, things weren’t looking good for the Calry side but with the introduction of Brian óg “The Bomber” McGauran at half time, the deficit was turned into a one point advantage with him scoring 1-01 without reply in the first five minutes of the second-half. The Easkey bench were quick to react however and changed their midfield to stem the flow of supply to the Calry forward line. This tactic seemed to work effectively and the home side won out relatively comfortably in the finish, to end our interest in the Championship. The excellent work being done by our underage hurling coaches was evident again on Saturday when we sent a very young team out to Coolera to take part in a blitz. The young mixed team performed with amazing skill to come away with a 100% record undefeated , winning their three games comfortably. Our underage football Academy came to an end on Saturday morning after a long season. Special thanks to Eamonn Norton who presented A calmly struck free in the 9th minute of injury time from the game’s outstanding performer James Brennan saw Gaels gain a deserved draw at Scarden on Saturday night and in so doing top their Group and qualify for the knockout stages of the Junior A Championship. Cloonacool were the dominant side in the first fifteen minutes of the game and lead by 1-04 to 0-04 but with Martin Feeney very prominent Gaels managed to get back on level terms by the interval. Gaels took a two point lead early in the second period but Cloonacool, who needed to win by four points to retain an interest in this year’s competition kicked a number of points in succession and a scrappy goal saw them open up a five point lead 2-09 to 0-10. It looked as if the game was done and dusted but with the experienced players such as Damien Kelly, Daragh Currid and Ownie Coyle to the fore Gaels rallied superbly and a goal from Joe Spellman after Coyle had burst through the Cloonacool defence cut the gap to just two. Gaels continued to press and Good work from Aaron Currid won a free which Martin Feeney converted. With time running out another Gaels attack saw Spellman fouled as he raced through and it was left to James Brennan to tie up the scores. A great team effort by Gaels with all 20 Players used on the evening making a huge contribution. The Development Squad has become a real focus within the Club over the last two seasons with a concerted effort to bring through Players just out of underage football working with the experienced Members of the squad. The efforts to date have seen a Junior B title win in 2017 and a Division IV League title come to the Club this season. Now the squad are into the knockout stages in this year’s A Championship. Well done to the Players, Manager Mick MCElligott and his Selectors Peter Wilson, Brian White and Tommy McGowan. Our U14 Boys were beaten in the B championship by Calry/St Joseph’s on Saturday evening and now face St Farnans/Easkey this Tuesday evening at 7.00pm in St Farnan’s Community Park in a play off. Our U16 Girls were beaten at home by Owenmore Gaels on Thursday evening last but still have clinched a semi final slot in the competition. our Junior Ladies were beaten at home by St Farnan’s in the C Championship on Sunday morning. The next Club Lotto Draw will take place on Tuesday September 11th 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.

COOLERA/STRANDHILL

IT was a difficult week for the under 14 girls. They made the long journey to Castleconnor on Monday evening to face Eoghan Rua in the second round of the championship.

A difficult first half for our girls saw the bigger more physical home side build up a substantial lead, and at the break they led 4-03 to 1-01, both the Coolera scores coming from Cliodhna O’ Sullivan. The second half brought a much-improved performance from this young team, many of whom are under 12. Nessa O’ Sullivan joined her sister Cliodhna at midfield and together they began to drive the team forward. Aoife Gormley moved to full back and with support from Lisa Kilfeather, Anna McDaniel, Mary Kate McPartland and Ellen Walsh the home attack’s scores were kept to a minimum. Amy Hampson was superb at centre back, and made numerous runs at the Eoghan Rua defence. Cliodhna O’ Sullivan continued to dominate at midfield and would finish with 3-02 to her name, while Luna Simeoni marked her return to the team with a goal. Despite a strong second half the girls came away defeated 6-04 to 4-02. On Friday evening they travelled to Grange and once again came up against a much bigger stronger opposition. Goals from Cliodhna O’ Sullivan and Anna Callaghan and an Amy Hampson point were to be their only scores on the night. Their cause wasn’t helped by an injury to Cliodhna O’ Sullivan just before half time. To their credit the girls battled to the end and once again there were excellent performances from Ava Griffin in goals, Lisa Kilfeather, Nessa O’ Sullivan and Amy Hampson in defence, while up front Ellen Walsh once again worked tirelessly with support from Anna Callaghan and Rachel McManus, UNDER 12 Hurling Final COOLERA/STRANDHILL 5 v 4 Castleconnor

THE U12 boys hurling team played their u12 A County Final replay against Castleconnor on Tuesday last in Sligo Centre of Excellence. Once again, the conditions were going to have a big influence with heavy rainfall before the match, drizzle and wind during the first half dictating patterns of play. As in the first match Coolera started the quicker against the wind and had several chances from the hard-working Hubert Healy, Oisín Whelan, Conor Finan and Tommy Kinane.

Try as they might though, the sliotar just wouldn’t run for them. The wet conditions meant that defences were on top in the first half with the diligent Luke Gilgan, Mark Keane, Cormac Mullins and Jack McDaniel clearing their lines without taking risks. Castleconnor did score from a free to leave the score 1-0 at half time. The scoreline didn’t reflect the efforts both teams put in to make this an enjoyable encounter. COOLERA/STRANDHILL continued to rotate their bench with Aidan O’Loughlin, Fionn Beirne, Finn McDaniel, Eoghan Healy, Cillian Corkery, Sean Kinane and Shane Galvin trying hard to break down the hard working Castleconnor defence.

All the while Aidan Moran was having a battle royal with Ailish Quinn in midfield both players were giving their all to the cause in contributing to both their team’s attacks.

Castleconnor were first to score in the 2nd half with a point from another free. Stefan McMahon, Ultan Bree, James Lynch, Finn McDaniel and Patrick Healy were rotated into the defence and came up trumps against the Castleconnor doing the simple things right while defending their lines. THEY were guided by goalkeeper and captain Cathal Hughes who led by example marshalling his defence to hold Castleconnor scoreless for the rest of the 1/4. Then as the rain stopped Coolera/ Strandhill rallied with two mighty frees from Jack McDaniel in the last couple of minutes of the third quarter. These two points levelled the scoreboard at 2-2 going into the tense last quarter. A few tactical switches saw Conor Finan going into the defence for the injured Oisín Whelan, allowing Luke Gilgan to go forward and Mark Keane went into midfield allowing Shane O’Loughlin into the half forward line. Coolera/Strandhill pressed forward and were unlucky to see an Aidan Moran side-line cut drift wide of the post.

AT this point Jack McDaniel started to dominate the middle of the park and one of his passes found the free running Shane O’Loughlin who beat his marker before tapping over a lovely point to give Coolera/Strandhill the lead with 6 minutes to go. But this Castleconnor team weren’t going to take this lying down and found an equalising score to level the match at 3-3. Coolera/Strand hill again pressed forward with Keane, O’Loughlin and Healy combining to play in Luke Giligan who buried a score in the Castleconnor net. THE roar of the crowd lifted the Coolera/Strandhill team and just as it seemed they were looking the stronger team, Castleconnor summoned their efforts to get a free which hit the back of the net to leave the score 4-4. The drama wasn’t finished there as between them Patrick Healy and Aidan Moran broke up a Castleconnor attack with the sliotar breaking to Tommy Kinane who played in Shane O’Loughlin for a mazy run at the Castleconnor defence before slotting over the winning point 5-4. Castleconnor tried to conjure up another score but both Jack McDaniel and Conor Finan put up the barricades as Coolera/ Strandhill emerged winners on a 5-4 scoreline. Daragh Cox, the new Sligo Hurling Development Officer, presented Cathal Hughes with the Cup on the night.

LIKE the previous drawn final this match was an absorbing match that had both sets of supporters on the edge of their seats.

All 39 players gave their all for the cause showing great determination and skills despite the wet conditions. It was unfortunate that there was a loser on the night but Castleconnor did put it up to Coolera/Strandhill over the two matches making them fight all the way for their County title. FOR the Coolera/Strandhill boys the win has capped an unbelievable season.

Having won the ‘C’ County title last year, they have made huge strides this year in their hurling development. In tight matches they always showed great resilience in coming from behind to win matches that other teams may have lost. The boys can be proud of going unbeaten winning their 9 league matches, drawing the original final before reaching the Holy Grail on Tuesday last. Many thanks to our Underage Jersey Sponsor Total Package Solutions Ltd, the Byrne family and staff in Mammy Johnson’s Ice Cream Parlour who filled the cup with ice cream as celebrations went on into the night.

Thanks to all the boys’ parents for their support throughout the year in bringing the boys to training, matches and our fundraising efforts during the season. HURLING Blitz RANSBORO Pk played host to an under 10 hurling blitz on Saturday. Although the number of teams suffered due to a couple of late withdrawals three clubs were represented.

Many thanks to Cluainín Iomáint and Calry/St. Joseph’s who participated. There was plenty of endeavour and skill to be seen and all the boys and girls did themselves proud.