Sligo GAA is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified individual to to manage the county's senior hurling team for 2024.

The objective for the role is to build on the rise of our county senior team to Christy Ring level from Lory Meagher level in 2018. Sligo GAA is proud of this improvement and believes that greater success can be achieved through harnessing the existing talent and developing younger players through to senior level.

This position is a great opportunity to work with ambitious, talented hurlers in top class facilities. The successful candidate will be supported by Sligo GAA Management Committee/County Board to ensure that the Sligo senior hurling team is as well prepared as possible.  

The appointment will be based on qualifications and experience and the successful candidate will be subject to interim reviews at appropriate intervals.  

Applications can be made by submitting an expression of interest and outline of experience by post to:

Secretary,

Sligo GAA,

Sligo GAA Centre of Excellence

Scardenmore,

Strandhill

Co. Sligo

F91 RR20,

or by Email: Secretary.sligo@gaa.ie.Please also include proof of coaching qualifications.

Further information can be downloaded here.

If you have any queries in relation to this position, please email Chairperson.sligo@gaa.ie  

Closing Date: Friday September1st, 2023.   

Sligo GAA this evening (Tuesday 1 August, 2023) confirmed that Senior football team manager Tony McEntee will continue in the role for 2024, activating the option for an additional one year which was agreed between the Armagh man and the County Board last year.

2024 will be McEntee’s fourth year with Sligo. He will be joined again by Assistant Manager Joe Keane. It is expected that the rest of the Management team will continue in role. The Manager and his colleagues will be watching club championship games over the next two months.

After a difficult opening year, 2021, where the full impact of Covid left the team exposed in a shortened league and straight knock out championship, the second and third years under McEntee have seen the team progress very significantly, reaching the latter stages of the Tailteann Cup in 2022, the Connacht final in 2023 and winning Division Four of the National League in 2023.

The agreement to work together for another year follows an extensive review of 2023 that involved players, management and the County Board. Chairman Sean Carroll said, “the review was very thorough and detailed. We want to thank both the management and the players for their time and thoughts. Between us all we recognise that to progress further requires improving every aspect of the team’s work, on and off the field – our standards have to be higher. The work of the past number of weeks has focussed on getting everyone involved aligned and working together well ahead of the start of next season. We are pleased to have that all tied down ahead of the start of the club championship in three weeks’ time”.

Sligo GAA has also confirmed that Connacht championship winning U20 football team manager Paul Henry will be continuing in the role for a second year and that the option of third year for Henry and his coaching team with the U20s has been agreed.

The Curry man will continue to have Enda Mitchell of Coolera Strandhill as his head coach and will be retaining the core of his management team which will also supervise Sligo’s work with a development squad for 18- and 19-year-olds that don’t make the final U20 squad in the coming year.

Chairman Carroll continued “We are very fortunate to have access to the calibre of coaching and leadership that Paul and his team brough to this year’s U20 player group, building on the excellent work done over the preceding three years by Dessie Sloyan and his management group. While winning trophies is a huge boost, we are also looking with our age group teams to progress a number of players every year to be ready to compete for places in the ranks of the senior team, something that is progressing well and we wish Paul and his team the very best in that work”                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Our Intermediate team played Eastern Harps at home on Saturday evening, 15th July, in round seven of the league.  Playing in atrocious weather the lads secured the win, finishing 1-13 to  0-1.  Next Friday evening it is an away trip to Cloonacool with throw-in at 7.30pm.

Our Junior B Team encountered a bad day at home to Easkey on Sunday afternoon when they were blitzed with goals.  Full time score 2-6 to 7-11.  They are away to Owenmore Gaels on Saturday evening next, 22nd July,

Our U17 team took on St. Mary’s in the Expert Electrical Sligo U17A Championship on Monday evening last away from home.  The game finished on a scoreline of 2-14 to 1-8.  They meet Drumcliffe/Rosses Point in round four at home on Monday evening, 17th July with at 7.00pm throw-in.

Our U15 Team played Calry/St. Joseph’s on Thursday last, away in the third round of the U15B football championship.  The home side were much to strong on the night for the visitors winning on a scoreline of 6-11 to 0-8.  Their next game is at home to Easkey/St. Farnan’s on August 10th.

Our U13 Team are at home to Owenmore Gaels on Tuesday evening, 18th July. Throw-in is at 7.00pm.

Official Opening:

Our Club are having an Official Opening of our new Clubhouse and Floodlights on Sunday, 6th August, at 7.30pm.  This is a great occasion for all the parish and in particular to everyone who supported the projects along the way.  Everyone is welcome to come along and view the facilities in all their glory.  Food and Entertainment will be available on the night. 

To enhance the experience and bring back memories, we are also looking for copies any old photos, newspapers clippings or any sort of memorabilia that can be put on display on the night.  All originals will be returned.  Thanks to all those who have help so far.

Contact Cathal (0870577947) or David (0876773816) if you can help.

Birthday Parties:

Our Astro-turf, along with a party room and kitchen facilities are available to anyone who wishes to hire them for birthday parties.  Contact Robert at 087 6167567 to book.

Condolences:

Our Club offers it’s condolences to Gordon family, friends and all at St. Farnan’s GAA Club on the death of Eoin Gordon last week.  Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Golf Classic:

Our Golf Classic takes place on Friday week, 28th July. There is a small number of tee times available yet.  First prize will be four All Ireland Football tickets plus four Titleist Golf Bags along with many other prizes.  Cost is €200 per team of four.  To enter a team contact Enniscrone Golf Club on 096 36297 or Tom McManus on 087 260 9124

Blotto:

No winner. Numbers drawn; 1, 11, 39. €25 winners were Joan Quinn, Conor Wall, Susan & John, Jerry O’Driscoll.  Next week’s jackpot is €5500.  Draw takes place in Gilroy’s Bar, on Sunday 23rd July.

Tickets can be purchased at lottoraiser.ie/EnniscroneCFC

Our U.17 GSTM made it two wins from three in the Championship with a high scoring win over Tubbercurry/ Cloonacool on Monday night last. Played in warm conditions the sides went in at the break on level terms (3.07 to 2.10), our lads two goals coming from Oisin. Our Lads scored 2.02 without reply in the 2nd half to go into the driving seat. Despite two black cards late in the game our lads emerged victorious on an 8.15 to 3.18 Final score line.

Their next championship outing is at home in Ballintogher to Curry at 7pm.

Our Senior Men secured three valuable league points with a 5 point away victory over “amalgamation buddies “St Michael’s’ on Saturday evening last. Played in wet & windy conditions, our lads took hold of this game early on, they lead at half time 1.04 to 0.03. Our lads dominated large periods of the 2nd half and ultimately took all three points on a 1.08 to 1.03 final score line.

Our U.15 GSTM Boys were defeated by Ballymote/ Bunninadeen in Rd 3 of their Championship. Despite missing a number of players through injury and holidays this was a spirited display and a game our lads could have one in the end as they missed a few goal chances in the 2nd half.

Our U.10 Girls played out a lively game with Eastern Harps on Thursday night last. Despite the damp conditions both sides served up a great entertaining game.

Congratulations to Jade Gabiddon and her Sligo LGFA Minor Girls on the Connacht Championship victory over Roscommon.

Membership is now due, and can be paid at https://member.clubforce.com/memberships_cart_m.asp?ll_id=2828 remember if players don’t have it paid before games begin, they are not covered by insurance in the event of getting injured. If anyone is interested in becoming involved with the club at any administration or coaching level, contact Teresa on 0871369259. The Club’s 50/50 draw takes place weekly (Wednesday nights). Tickets are priced at €2 each or 3 for €5. Tickets are available to buy on line on the following link. https://member.clubforce.com/memberships_cart_m.asp?LL_ID=2897&intMF_ID=9354#Anchor. Any items for inclusion in club notes or to be posted on our Facebook page can be forwarded by text, what’s app or messenger to 087 1305671. Geevagh GAA Club is now on Twitter and Instagram.