GRASSROOTS

BALLYMOTE

MONTHLY Club Draw

THE monthly club draw was held in Hayden’s Bar on Saturday night, 9th February. Winners and prizes were as follows ;

€500 – Claire Barden ; €100 – Eithne Farry ; €100 - Michael Sweeney; €100 – Malachy Tuohy ; €50 Pamela Lavin ; €50 - Fiona Lyons ; €50 - David Glynn and €50 – Vinny Davey. Congratulations to all the winners.

THIS draw takes place monthly. Entry costs 2 euro per week and can be paid from weekly to annually. Contact any member of the club committee for further details how to take part.

BORD na nOg Awards Night THE Coach House Hotel will be the venue for the Bord na Og awards night next Sunday, 17th February at 6pm.

THERE will be medal presentations to the victorious underage teams from 2018. Please come along on the night to recognize their successes.

PELLA

U10 pella kicked off for 2019 in colaiste mhuire last Friday, 8th February. This will run every second Friday from 6-7pm. U8 pella will run on the alternative Friday and resumes this Friday 15th February. STRENGTH and Conditioning THE strength and conditioning program aimed at 13 – 18 year old players is now running on Friday evenings at 7pm in colaiste mhuire.

WEEKEND Games

HARD luck to Easkey who were defeated in the All-Ireland Club Junior final in Croke Park at the weekend. There were similar fortunes for the Sligo senior team who were defeated in their away game to Laois. Next game is against Louth in a few week’s time.

CALRY/ST. JOSEPH’S

OUR annual registration night takes place on Wednesday evening (tomorrow) at the Clayton hotel from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. It is crucial that all players wishing to play for the club for the coming year are registered at this time as NO PLAYER will be allowed to play or train until membership is fully paid up. CONGRATULATIONS to the pupils of Saint Patrick’s National School who took part in Scór na bPaistí recently in Rathcormac hall. The Grúpa Cheoil took first place in their category.

VERY well done to each and everyone of the students and a special word of thanks to their teachers who prepared them for it We would like to welcome and wish the best of luck to Mr David Gallagher who has recently taken up the position of Principal at St Patrick’s National School Calry. We wishing you a long and healthy career in our local school. OUR under 10 lads are currently taking part in a “Peila” (indoor GAA) tournament on Friday nights in the tennis club.

THE clubs AGM will take place on Saturday, March 23rd at 6 pm in the Clayton Hotel while the Bord na nÓg AGM will take place on Tuesday Feb 19th at 8.30pm in the Clubhouse.

COOLANEY MULLINA- BREENA

COOLANEY Mullinbreena GAA Club lost one of its greatest servants recently with the passing of Ollie Wynne.

OLLIE worked tirelessly for the club when there was little glory to be found.

HE served as a selector on various teams, and was our club’s county board delegate for a period of time. WHEN there was a job to be done Ollie was always available to help,whether it was lining the pitch or supporting the club in any way he could,he was a stalwart of the club.

OLLIE was remembered at the last club meeting with a minute silence. May he rest in peace.

THE Club would like to extend sympathy to the family of Anthony Wilkinson (formally of Carrowmore) on his recent death. Anthony was the brother of our former club player and chairman Benny Wilkinson. May he rest in peace. THANKS to Sligo manger Paul Taylor who last week presented winners medals to our victorious under 21 B championship winners and minor B shield winners at a function in St Nathys Hall. Paul had some great advise and encouragement for our young players. CLUB LOTTO tickets are now on sale from club members .The Lotto is the club’s biggest fundraiser every year and it’s success is vital to the running of the club for the year ahead. Your support for the Lotto is greatly appreciated. THE new defibrillator is now installed at Nace O Dowd Park, a number of club members, players and coaches have completed CPR training. Another course will take place in February please contact Lorraine Feely on 087 677 9836 if interested in booking your place.

COOLERA/STRANDHILL

CÚL Camps Coaches SLIGO GAA are now taking applications for the Kelloggs GAA Cúl camp coaching positions for 2019. In order to qualify applicants must have: Foundation coaching qualification, Child safe guarding course completion cert and GAA Garda vetting completed. IF interested send the copy of above certs and CV to liamog. gormley.gm.sligo@gaa.ie on or before March 29th 2019. NATIONAL Hurling League SLIGO hurlers made it two wins out of two in the National Hurling League when they overcame Leitrim by a single point last weekend. Our club was well represented with Eoin Comerford, Mark Comerford, Kevin Banks, Kieran Prior and Gary Cadden all playing prominent parts in the victory. Sligo play Cavan at home this Sunday in Sligo Centre of Excellence at 2.00. LOTTO

WOULD you like to win €10500? Our club lotto jackpot now stands at €10500.The draw takes place each Monday in the clubhouse. Tickets cost just €2.00 and are available in Bree’s Bar, Keane’s Centra Strandhill and Coolera House or from committee members. REGISTRATION MEMBERS are reminded that registration for the coming year is now due. Registration is through the club website www.cooleras- trandhill.com.

PELLA and Indoor Training INDOOR training and Pella for girls resumes this Friday evening in the Ursuline College at 6.00. It is open to all from u10 up. Contact Frank O’ Sullivan (087-9133800) for further details.

LGFA Fundamentals Coaching Course

A Fundamentals course has been booked for Saturday 2nd March 2019 in Skreen/Dromard Community Centre, Sligo. It is imperative that all coaches/mentors/managers have the Garda Vetting, Child Protection and Fundamentals completed before getting involved with a team for 2019. Places for this Fundamentals course are restricted to 30 people and costs €20 per person. Places will be allocated on a first come first paid basis. If interested, please contact Frank O’ Sullivan.

SCÓR County Finals COOLERA-STRANDHILL is proud to once again host the County Finals of Scór. The finals take placer in Kilmacowen Hall on Saturday February 23rd at 7.00. We are the current champions in the Quiz and hope to defend the title. We are also looking for other participants to represent the club in music, dance, singing or recitation. If interested, please contact Séamus Kilrehill. LGFA Referees Course SLIGO LGFA is running a course for referees this weekend, Feb. 16th/17th, in The Clayton Hotel. There is a shortage of referees in Ladies Football and it is hoped that each club would provide at least two referees. Anyone interested should contact Frank O’ Sullivan for further details.

ENNISCRONE/ KILGLASS

DINNER Dance

OUR club Dinner Dance takes place on Saturday next, February 16th in the Diamond Coast Hotel at 8pm. Tickets are still available for €25 from Sheridan’s Kilglass, The Wild Atlantic Inn Kinard and Queenan’s Checkout Enniscrone. Our guest on the evening will be Tyrone legend Sean Cavanagh. It promises to be a great night with presentations to our U-16 and minor teams, as well as our usual individual awards. Don’t miss out! INDOOR coaching INDOOR underage coaching continues every Friday evening in our astro turf building. U-8 is from 6-7pm, U-10 from 7-8pm and U-12 8-9pm. All welcome. BLOTTO

THERE was no winner of last weekend’s blotto draw. The draw continues every weekend – next week’s jackpot is €5400 in the Pilot Bar - and your continued support is greatly appreciated.

GEEVAGH

MEDAL presentation in Coola Sports complex on Sat 16th. Geevagh/St Michaels U14 Championship winners and Geevagh/St Michaels Minor team, winners of U18 Minor Shield. Presentation will take place on Sat evening next at 7.00pm. Please come and support the winning teams.

HANDBALL

SLIGO HANDBALL NOTES SCHOOLS handball was center stage this week. Cumann na mBunscol finals started the weekend with 20 children playing for 6 schools taking part. Thanks to David Dillon , Ballysodare , schools representative and for medals. The winners , who represent their schools next weekend in Salthill were U-11 S girls Ellen Coleman , Curry , U-11 S boys Colm Finn , Ballymote , U-11 D boys Senan Healy and Jason O Regan , Stokane , U-13 S boys Clive Conway , Collooney and U-13 D boys Eamon Keily and Shane McDonagh , Rathcormac. Good luck to all Sligo players competing in the Connaught finals next week. THE Colleges B finals took place on Sunday with 6 schools represented , winners were 1st year Michael Carroll , Summerhill , ,Jnr , Owen Kerrigan , Grange ,and Snr Colm Naughton , Enniscrone. GOOD luck to Laura Finn , Gerry Coleman and Clive Slevin who will play for Sligo in the 4 Wall Nationals being held in Galway and Mayo venues next weekend. THE Annual handball social takes place in Muddy Burns on Saturday 16-02-2019 , with 2018 medal presentations taking place. WELL done to Cormac Finn and Donal Mitchell who played in the Junior Boys All Ireland 4 Wall Colleges semi-finals this weekend in Monaghan, representing Colaiste Mhuire, Ballymote. FOLLOW us on facebook @sligohandball COLLOONEY HANDBALL CLUB NOTES

WE are holding a Ladies introduction to handball over the next few weeks under the expert coaching of Laura Keever. Please contact any club member or check our website for more information. CUMMAN na mBunsciol finals were played in Collooney this weekend with club winners , who represent their schools next weekend in Salthill , U-11 S girls Ellen Coleman , Curry and U-13 S boys Clive Conway , Collooney. CLUB membership for 2019 can be paid now , contact Stanley Harte.

BINGO takes place this Thursday at 9 p.m ,all welcome , the jackpot is now €2,750 in 44 calls. UNDERAGE coaching continues on Monday evenings from 6-30 to 7-45.

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OWENMORE GAELS

PITCHSIDE Signs

THE club are currently reaching out to local businesses to advertise at Connolly Park in the form of a pitch side sign. With our new stand and excellent location we are getting more major games each year with large attendances guaranteed. Contact Niall on 0877609420 or mail treasurer.owenmoregaels. sligo@gaa.ie for further details. NURSERY Programme 2019 OWENMORE Gaels are hosting a Nursery Programme in the Teeling Centre Collooney. It continues this Wednesday from 6-7pm. This is an introduction to Gaelic Football for kids in the community in a fun filled environment. It will run for 6 weeks and it’s €2 per child. This is aimed for children aged between 4-6, born in 2013-2014. Parents are invited to participate in activities. Any queries please contact Paddy Watters on 0858512889. CASH for Clobber OWENMORE GAELS ARE RUNNING A “CASH FOR CLOBBER” DRIVE.

TEMS WANTED:

* Good Quality Clothing * Bedding

* Curtains

* Shoes (pairs) * Handbags

NO SOILED ITEMS, DUVETS OR PILLOWS

ITEMS CAN BE LEFT INTO THE CLUBHOUSE OR CONTACT A CLUB MEMBER FOR COLLECTION

RECYCLING reduces the need for landfill, it reduces the pressure on natural resources, and it reduces pollution.

DINNER dance 2019

A major date for the diary as the club hold a dinner dance in the Clayton Hotel on Saturday 2nd March.

STAY tuned for further details over the coming weeks COACHING Workshop THERE is a foundation course taking place at the end of the month in Summerhill college. This is ESSENTIAL for anybody who is or wants to get involved in coaching. IT is an extremely informative and worthwhile course, giving great knowledge and ideas for working with kids development. Contact Liam Óg directly or our coaching officer Paddy Watters 08658512889 to reserve a place. ONLINE Registration is now open! MEMBERSHIP is now open for 2019.

WE ask all members and players to register at earliest convenience. No player or coach is covered to play under the GAA injury benefit fund unless registered. Visit our website www.owenmoregaels.ie for information on how to register online.

LOTTO

THE Lotto draw took place in Cullen’s on Monday 4th February. The numbers drawn were 1, 21, 24 & 28.

THERE was no winner of the €10,000 Jackpot. Congrats to our ‘Match 3’ Winner Paul Haran who wins €100.

THE next draw for our €10,000 Jackpot will take place on Monday 18th February in The Owenmore Inn.

THANKS to everyone who bought tickets throughout the year and continues to support the club.

SHAMROCK GAELS

REGISTRATION for 2019 takes place this Friday 15th from 6.30PM to 8.00PM and on Saturday 16th from 10-12AM.

THE registration is for Boys and Girls from U6 to U18 who wish to play football this year.

THE cost is the same as last year, €35 per player up to a maximum of €100 per family.

IT is important that parents use the opportunity to signup at these two sessions to avoid the club having to follow up on registration in the months ahead. Contact Michelle McMorrow for further details on 087 6157455.

HARD luck to Easkey on Saturday. It was not to be your day, however you have done Sligo proud in what you have achieved this year. THERE was no winner of the lotto draw this weekend with the numbers drawn 1, 4, 11, 28. There was one match 3 winner, Naomh Quinn with Andy Hannon winning the house draw. The next draw is in Hartes on 23rd February with the jackpot at €5,700.

ANY remaining tickets for the club draw should be returned immediately to Ursula Lyons or Mary Quinn along with any outstanding monies for dinner dance tickets. THE club wish to express sympathy with the family and relatives of David Barrow Skelton, Ougham, Riverstown and Sr. Romana (Mary) McDwyer, Carrick-on-Shannon and formerly of Sooey who died last week. COMMISERATIONS to Easkey on their defeat in the All Ireland Junior Club Final. Hard luck also to Patrick O’Connor, Eamonn Kilgannon and Sligo senior football team on their defeat by Laois.

BEST wishes to James Weir and Sligo senior hurling team against Cavan on Sunday next. A reminder to all players that membership fees must be paid as soon as possible in order to comply with insurance regulations. Contact any club officer.

OUR nursery programme starts on Friday, February 15 at Dromore West Astro Turf from 7-8pm for 4-10 year old boys. Cost €2. Registration for under 8/10’s costs €20. WELL done to Lisa Kilrehill who won the Solo instrumental competition at Scór na bPáistí on Sunday last. Lisa represented Kileenduff NS.

SAVE the date : The club hosts a Racing Night in The Beach Bar on Sunday, April 21. Details to follow. OUR next 50/50 draw is on Sunday, February 27. Please support

ST. MICHAEL’S

ANYONE interested in getting involved with the underage structure in St Michael’s for 2019. Please contact coaching officer Brian Taaffe 0879057252.

THE Junior team have commenced training for further details contact Hugh McGowan LOTTO numbers for this week are 1 . 6. 16. 31. There was no Jackpot winner. 2 match 3. €50 each Sarah Casserly Carraroe. Gerry McMorrow Sligo. Next weeks draw will take place in Moran’s Bar. Jackpot stands at€10000. We wish to thank everyone for their continued support. CONGRATULATIONS to Easkey on reaching the All Ireland Junior club Final

THE Club wish to express sympathies to the following families. To the Loughlin Family Ardnasprack on the death of Kellie Leonard Grange. To Angela McLoughlin Crossboy on the death of her brother.

ST. JOHN’S

BORD Na nOG Training

THE St Johns Bord nOg indoor training which began on Saturday Feb 2nd continues in The Sligo Tennis Club, Old Bundoran Rd. for the U12 Boys (Born 2007 to 2008) from 3-4pm and the Boys U14 ( Born 2005 to 2006) from 4-5pm. Since Sunday Feb 3rd training is held at The Sligo Sports Complex, Cleveragh for the Boys U8 (Born 2011 to 2012) from 2-3pm and Boys U10 (Born 2009 to2010) from 3-4pm. This is followed by the Girls U8 –U10 ( Born 2009 to 2012) from 4-5pm and then the Girls U12 and U14 (Born 2005 to 2008) from5-6pm.

THESE sessions are free for paid up club members. The U16 boys will begin on Sat. Feb 23rd from 11 to 1.00 at The Sligo Sports Complex, Cleveragh For more details please check the St Johns club website or contact Fergal at 087 6760277

ST Johns Lotto Results

THE draw which took place in The Clubroom on Sat Feb 2nd drew the numbers 1, 3, 8, and 14. There was no winner of the Jackpot prize. The winners of the E25 consolation prizes were Tony Mc Gee, Tonaphubble; L Markhams, Cairns Hill; David Moore, C/O Clifford Electrical, Carraroe and Ina Toolan, Coolaney The next draw will take place on Sat Feb 16th in The Riverside Hotel at 10.30pm