Until the end of this month we will be following up throughout the Community on our fundraiser towards the redevelopment of our Main Pitch. We are seeking Persons to join our "Friends" Scheme donating €5 per week for a 4 Year Period. The Club are committed to providing a top class Playing pitch for our Boys and Girls, Footballers and Hurlers and also to provide an 800 metre walking track around the Grounds for our whole Community to enjoy. We hope the whole Community in the Club Catchment area can continue to support our efforts. Thank you to those who have responded positively to this initiative so far.
Our next Club Lotto Draw also takes place this Tuesday June 25th at 8.30pm in the Clubhouse. The Jackpot now stands at €4,500. Thanks to everyone for their continued support for this important Club Fundraiser.
On Saturday last we we hosted our Annual Aiden McGowan U11 Boys Tournament featuring seperate Cup and Invitational competitions that brought teams from all four Provinces to Monsignor Hynes Park with the general conscensous that it was an outstanding success once again providing brilliant football that enthralled the large crowds throughout the day. Thanks to all the Clubs that made journeys long and short to take part, to the McGowan Family for their continued support for this Tournament and to all involved in organising and running the Event particularly our Minor and U16 Players.
Underage Training resumes this Saturday morning at the usual times.Our annual "Cash for Clobber" Fundraiser continues. If anyone has old clothes, shoes etc the Club would be delighted to receive same. Bags can be dropped at the Clubhouse on Saturday mornings.
Congratulations to our Hurling Coaches Keavan Brennan, John Doyle and Michael Larkin on their involvement in Sligo Hurlers Nicky Rackard Cup win in Croke Park on Saturday last. Keavan is a Member of the Panel and John and Michael part of the backroom team.
On Friday night last our Club Members were prominent also in the Sligo Minors exciting win over Roscommon in the Connacht Championship. Tola Carway, Luke Casserly, Jack Davitt and Joseph Keaney all part of the playing Panel and Keelan Waters as part of the Management Team. We wish them the very best for Wednesdays Connacht semi final clash with Mayo to see who will advance to take on Galway in the Provincial Final.
On Tuesday evening our U12 Hurlers had an excellent 7 scores to 3 win at home to Coolera/Strandhill but there was no luck for our U14 Boys well beaten by an exceptional St Mary's side in the A League semi final on Thursday last.
Preparations are continuing for our 2nd Benbulben Country Music Festival which takes place on Sunday week July 7th. Tickets at just €20 each are currently available in Grange Post Office until end of this week. Tickets at the Gate on the day will be €25.