GRASSROOTS
CLOONACOOL
Cloonacool/Tubbercurry U-13 féile footballers had a good win over Coolaney/Mullinabreena last week on a 4-14 to 1-3 scoreline. They now go on to contest the semi-final of the competition where they will meet the same opposition on Sunday next 7th October at 11am at a venue to be announced. We are down to meet Tourlestrane in the minor B county final on Sunday next October 7th in Bunninadden Community Park at 2.30pm. All support will be appreciated. The Junior A championship county final between Easkey and Owenmore Gaels will be played on Sunday next 7th October at 12.30 in Cloonacool Community Park. All stewards are asked to be at the venue by 11.30am. The following players will be part of the U-20 Cloonacool/Tubbercurry panel for this season’s competition coming up in a number of weeks time. Jordan Brennan, Luke Byrne, Oisín Grehan, Aaron Moylan, Conor Prendergast, Daniel O’ Dowd, Sean Carnahan, Riain Moylan, Cathal Gallagher, Conor Gavigan, Tomas Grismanauskas, Dean Maloney, Shane Prendergast. Members of the management team are James Lawrence and Fergus Leonard. All club fixtures and results are displayed on the Sligo GAA website.
ST PATRICK’S
JOKER Jackpot St Pat’s Joker Jackpot now stands at €2600 as their was no winner in last weekend draw. Next draw takes place in The Rafter’s Bar on Saturday October 6th at 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. ST Pats’s play Tubbercurry/Cloonacool in the semi final of feile away on Sunday next October 7th at 11am. Details of venue will be confirmed to all players during the week.
THE 2nd Ox Mountain Challenge road race takes place on Saturday next the 6th of October. You can still register online now. Anyone available for stewarding on the day please attend a meeting on Wednesday October 3rd at 8pm in the Community Centre. All support greatly appreciated. Please check Ox Mountain facebook for full details.
SHAMROCK GAELS
THE Gaels drew 0-13 to 1-10 with Enniscrone/Kilglass in the semi-final of the Intermediate Championship last Sunday. While the Gaels had chances to win the game deep into injury time, we had to rely on a David Quinn equaliser from a difficult free to get a second chance. The replay is next Sunday at 4.30PM in Bunninadden. The team was: Donal Tuohy, Ben Tuohy, Evan Lyons, Keith McMorrow (0-1), Karl McKenna, Paul Higgins, Michael Kilkenny, Dillon McDermott, Joe Henry, Andrew Flynn, Frank Quinn (0-1), Ciaran O’Connor, Brian Boyd (0-4), David Quinn (0-6), Darragh Hailstones (0-1). Subs: James Carroll for K McKenna, Seamus Hailstones for C O’Connor.
THE U13 Feile team take on Eastern Harps next Sunday at 11AM in Coola.
WE have started underage winter coaching in Coola Sports Complex every Friday for boys and girls - U6’s from 6.30PM to 7.15PM and U8’s from 7.15PM to 8.00PM. THANKS to all who supported the annual church gate collection last weekend.
THE lotto jackpot stands at €4,700 with the next draw this Saturday 6th in Sean Macs.
THE winners of the monthly club members draw were, Eimear Kearns, Michael Candon and Mary Kearns.
THE club wish to express sympathy with the family and relatives of Christopher Branley, Rathcormac and Margaret Nicholson-Jones, Coola (formerly of Wales) who died last week.
ST FARNAN’S
PREPARATIONS are underway for our Strictly Come Dancing night in the Diamond Coast Hotel on November 10. Various fundraising events are planned by the dancers. Details of these events can be found on our Strictly Come Dancing Facebook page. EOGHAN Rua McGowan and Keelin Gibson are having a Car Wash at Feeney’s on Saturday, Oct 13. Christine Kilcullen and Enda Moylan host a table quiz in Mc Gowan’s, Easkey on Friday, October 12. Details of other events will follow.
EASKEY/ St Farnan’s under 13 team play St. John’s on Sunday next in St. Farnan’s Park in the C Féile quarter final. Easkey/ St. Farnan’s minor hurlers received a walk over from Tourlestrane in the championship. The under16 hurlers are scheduled to play Naomh Eoin on Monday. THE club extends sympathy to Grace Mulligan and family on the death of her brother Vivian Mc Cawley, Killala. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh sé.
EASTERN HARPS
CONGRATULATION to our clubman Paul Taylor on being ratified as Sligo Senior GAA manager last week. We wish Paul all the best for the 2019 inter county season. Our senior ladies lost to St. Michaels in their last group game by 2 points which means they don’t progress any further. Many thanks to Gabriel Gallagher and Gary Ward for all the time and effort they put into the ladies squad this year. Our U16 girls won their championship final last Sunday. Congratulation to players and management and also to the U14 girls who beat St. Nathy’s in the U14B championship last Saturday. We wish senior ladies play Rachel Cryan all the best as she moves to Dubai. Massive thanks to Keith O Hara, Paul Taylor, Raymond Garvin and John Cryan for all the work carried out repairing the floodlights last Saturday in Keash. Bingo continues every Friday night at 8.30pm in Gurteen Hall. Jackpot is €4,100 in 50 calls or less. The in house lotto is €200. Our Healthy Club committee are holding a walking weekend in Achill on Saturday October 6th. The hotel overlooking Keel beach is priced at €70 per person sharing which includes a 3 course meal and a 5km flat walk. Bus can be arranged at extra cost. Please contact the healthy club committee on 0871720236 for more information.
TOURLESTRANE
THIS afternoon our senior men can count themselves lucky to remain in the SFC after an epic battle with an excellent Coolera/Strandhill team. Coolera dominated the first half of the game but our men showed tremendous character to force a draw by scoring the needed last score of the game to level it at the final whistle. Replay is fixed for next Saturday same venue, Collooney, at 4:30pm. Sunday morning our u14 Hurlers lost out in their championship final to a fine Castleconnor team . Our u14 girls put up a great display in their final on Saturday afternoon but were beaten by a stronger CTGaels team . Tuesday night our Feile boys team ended their campaign when St Molaise Gaels won the semi final .
THE club extend sympathy to the family of Veronica Maye Aclare who passed away during the week. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.
OWENMORE GAELS
WE were busy painting the town blue and yellow last weekend as we build up to a number of finals in the coming weeks. Next Saturday our U-14 girls play in the C Championship Final vs St.Johns. Venue and time TBC. Our U-13 lads have reached the B Fèile final against St.Molaise Gaels, where we will look to defend our title, date and venue TBC. The lads reached the final this year after a close fought game with Geevagh/St.Michaels last Tuesday. We edged an epic contest by 3 points, 8-9 8-5. Next Sunday the men’s team play Easkey for the Junior A Championship. The team have been working hard since last week’s semi-final in preparation for what will be a serious test but one the lads are relishing. Throw-in is at 12:30pm in Cloonacool. The Senior Ladies had a hard-fought win against Calry/St. Joseph’s on Sunday morning. The girls battled back from a 7-point deficit at half time to win the game by a point. They showed some great teamwork and resilience to get back in the game. Well done girls! They are home to Coolera at 10am next weekend. All support appreciated. THANK you so much to our club members who turned out in force for the Coolera Strandhill vs Tourlestrane championship semi-final. From the lads in the car park, the girls in the shop, the stewards around the ground and all who put in a big effort preparing the grounds, thank you and well done We got to witness a cracking game, in which 60 minutes couldn’t decide a winner, well done to both sides.
WELL done to Jude Mannion who ran the Sligo coast to Coast on Sunday. Jude was fundraising to buy new mobile training goalposts for the club and the youth teams. Final figure that was raised to be announced shortly! Thanks to all who supported. Gaelic for Mothers and Others continues this week. Come down and give it a go, craic is guaranteed! For more information contact Anthony on 086-4110692.
HANDBALL
BALLYMOTE: Club member Laura Finn had a great win in the All Ireland Semi Final of the Ladies Junior B Singles when she defeated Brigid Quish Limerick 2 games to nil at the local court recently. Laura goes on to play Margaret Purcell Kilkenny in the All Ireland Final at the Fahy Handball court in Offaly next weekend. Francis McCann produced a great victory in the All Ireland Semi Final of the Emerald Masters A Singles when he defeated John Herlihy Cork in two straight games 21 20 21 11 at Ballymote Court. He now goes on to play Robbie McCarthy Westmeath in the All Ireland Final at the Fenagh Handball court next Sunday commencing at 1.00 pm. Francis McCann teamed up with Martin Cooney Castleconnor when they defeated John Conroy and George Miller Mayo in the Connacht Golden Masters A Final 2 games to nil at St Comans Handball Court Roscommon last week end. The Sligo pair goes on to play the Munster Champions in two weeks time at a venue to be decided. Well done to Senan Sheehan and Colin Finn who competed in the county Juvenile competitions recently. The club would like to congratulate Collooney players Gerry Colman and Michael Bruen on their Connacht Championship Final win over Mayo in the Masters B Doubles and Martin Brannigan on winning the Junior C Singles Connacht Title.
BALLYMOTE
THIS week Ballymote/Bunninadden U14 team will play St Molaise Gaels 5th Oct at 6.45pm in Scarden in Shield final. Ballymote/Bunninadden U 21 team are awaiting to start their competition with Coolera/Strandhill.
GEEVAGH
GEEVAGH/ St Michael’s boys were edged out by Owenmore Gaels in the Senior final of the U-13 Feile on Tuesday evening last. Our lads showed great heart when they clawed back a 15-point deficit as to hit the front as the game entered its closing stages. Great credit is due to both sets of players and coaches for serving up a thriller. Best wishes to Owenmore Gaels in the final. The U-18 boys lost out to St Mary’s in the final of the CFC Cup in Scarden on Friday last. Many thanks to Domnic Conlon and his team for their fine effort in reaching this stage. Best wishes to our senior ladies as they continue their preparation for the Championship final against St Nathy’s on October 13th. The club offers sincere sympathies to the Tighe family, Ballinashee on the recent sad passing of Mrs Emily Tighe. Emily, a life- long supporter is mother of former players Danny, John and Pat and grandmother of current senior player Shane. Ar Dheis De go raibh si. Congratulations and best wishes to Eimhear Hargadon and husband Brian on their recent nuptials.
ST MICHAEL’S
ST Michael’s/ Geevagh Minors lost out to St Mary’s I the Minor C Cup Final on Friday evening last with a score line of 2-08 to 1-14. The team was as follows A Gleeson. A Davey. J Dowd. TJ Davey. C McGowan. C Feeney. A Glancy. C McKeon( 0-5). A Mulvey. D Devine(1-0). K Jennings (1-02). D Cunnane. S McKeon(0-1). Subs: A McManus. S Caulfield. J Clerkin. C Whelahan. D Gabbidon. D Gilmartin. K Davey. Congratulations to the team and their management of K McGowan. D Conlon. S Clerkin on their years performance. THE Year came to an end for St Michael’s Ladies on Sunday even after a fantastic win over Eastern Harps in the Senior Championship. This is a very young and upcoming team and we wish them all the best next year.
THE Lotto numbers for this week are 7.12.21.30. No jackpot winner. There was 3 match 3. €25 each are Ann Healy Castlelore. Grace Callaghan Ballygawley. Bernard Harte Killery. Next draw Callaghans Bar Ballygawley The jackpot now stands at €9,300. Thanking you all for your continuing support.
ENNISCRONE/KILGLASS
INTERMEDIATE
OUR Intermediate team played out a 1-10 to 0-13 draw with Shamrock Gaels in the semi-final of the Intermediate Championship at Bunninadden last Sunday afternoon. In another dramatic contest, Mark Gordon’s first half goal helped us level matters by the interval, 1-4 to 0-7, after Shamrock Gaels established an early lead. We hit the front in the second half, but the sides finished level after a tense finish. The replay is pencilled in for next Sunday, October 7th, at 4.30pm in Bunninadden once again. Your support is greatly appreciated – thanks to our large following for the support last Sunday. MINOR
THE Enniscrone-Kilglass/Easkey minor team will play Curry in the A Championship shield final in the coming weeks; we await confirmation of the fixture details. COUNTY final
THE Sligo Senior Football Championship final will take place in Quigabar on Sunday, October 14th. CLUB lapel pins
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. BLOTTO
PLEASE note that the blotto draw is reverting to Saturday nights for the winter months from last Saturday, September 29th. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.
CALRY/ST JOSEPH’S
CONGRATS to the under 14 boys team who won their u14B cup final against Easkey/St Farnans during the week by a scoreline of 3-10 to 2-06. CONGRATS also to the Minor team who won the “C” Football Championship Shield Final defeating Castleconnor comprehensively, CONGRATS also to the hurlers this week he defeated Easkey the final round robin game of the hurling championship. The lads were also presented with Dermot Molloy Trophy from the previous year of 2017.
THE nursery teams had an excellent run out during the week. They played Saint Mary’s teams on Wednesday evening last and acquitted themselves admirably THE U11 team travel to Saint Mary’s is on Wednesday night to play there while the under9’s travel to Scarden to face Owenmore Gaels
WE send our deepest condolences to Brian Maguire and his family on the passing of Brian’s brother Sean in England. Go ndeanfaidh Dia trocaire ar a anam uasail.