Ladies
begin league campaign with a win
Well
done to the Ladies who began their campaign in Division 2 with a comprehensive
win at over St. Pats last Sunday at Connolly Park. Best of luck to team and
management for the season as they look to build on last year's progress which
seen them promoted to division 2.
New
Goalposts
The club recently received their grant from Sligo LCDC this year
towards the purchase of new goal posts. Huge thanks to Jude for his help with
the grant and of course for the additional €2,000 raised by Jude when
completing last year's coast to coast.
With the proceeds we have purchased 2 sets of high quality and lightweight
goals of different sizes for our youth teams.
Schools
Senior Final
Commiserations
to Summerhill who lost out in the B Connaught final last Saturday to. The club
was represented by Oisin Geraghty and Mark Walsh. Hard luck lads.
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.
Gaelic4Girls
Gaelic4Girls:
Owenmore Gaels are the only Sligo Club selected to run the Gaelic4Girls
program. This is an initiative by the LGFA
•To provide a fun, 12 week programme for girls between 8-12 to get involved in
girls football in a non-competitive environment.
•To develop athletic and social skills for girls in a safe and nurturing
environment
The 12 week long program continues this Saturday @ 1 p.m. in Connolly Park,
Collooney. Registration is essential so to sign your child up please contact
Seamie on 087-9844908
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.
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 Connolly's Bar on Monday 4th March. The numbers
drawn were 4, 5, 27 & 31.
There
was no winner of the €10,000 Jackpot. Congrats to our ‘Lucky Dip’ Winners John
McKeon, Peter Heslin, Gareth Mannion & Sharon Davey(Online) who
win €30 each.
The
next draw for our €10,000 Jackpot will take place on Monday 18th March in
Cullen's Bar
Thanks
to everyone who bought tickets throughout the year and continues to support the
club.
Condolences
The
club is deeply saddened to have learned of the death of Phyllis Gilmartin,
Knockbeg, Collooney. We wish to extend sympathies to her sons; Justin(Gussy),
Danny and David and her daughter Mary and her sister Ann Mullen.The Gilmartin
family have been a huge part in Owenmore Gaels down through the years. Gussy
was treasurer for the club and managed the minor boys team to back to back
Championship wins, his brother Danny wore the club colours at every age and
many of Phyllis grandchildren also wore the club
colours down through the years.
Ar
dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.