Sligo GAA - Easkey Club notes 3 October 2022

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Fixtures/Results:

Well done to our senior hurlers who have qualified for the final of the senior hurling championship for the 4^th year in a row after seeing off Western Gaels in a thrilling West Sligo derby on Sunday. Western Gaels aided by the breeze got off to the better start and an early goal seen them race into a 3 point lead, which was the difference between the sides at half time. 2^nd half goals from Andy Kilcullen (who was moved from starting goalkeeper into the forward line for the 2^nd half) and Fionn Moylan helped Easkey/St Farnan’s open up a gap but Western Gaels continued to battle on and a late goal from a free seen them reduce the gap back to 3 points and set up a nervous finish but Easkey/St Farnan’s won possession from the resulting puck out and did just enough to see the game out on score line of 2-13 to 2-10. The final will be held on Sunday 23^rd October.

Easkey Team: Andrew Kilcullen (1-4, 3f), Bernard Feeney, Gavin Connolly, Daniel Rolston, Ronan Molloy, Eoghain Rua McGowan, Donall Hanley, Finnian Cawley (0-2), Fionn Connolly, Mikey Gordon, Fionn Moylan (1-1), James Weir, Joe McHugh (0-3), Thomas Cawley (0-3, 3f), Hayden Gilroy. Subs used: Niall Kilcullen

Best of luck to our senior team in the intermediate final this Sunday at 4pm in Markievicz Park at 4pm against St Molaise Gaels.

We ask everyone to get their flags, mascots, bunting and banners out and for the whole parish to get behind the team and show their support/colours for the final.

Hard luck to Easkey/St Farnan’s u15 hurlers who lost out to Western Gaels in the Championship final last Wednesday. It has been a great year for these great lads who continue to improve and reaching both the championship, league and Tain Og finals. Many thanks to Bernard, Ita, Joanne and all those who helped out over the course of the year.

Well done to our U11 footballers who played some great games in a blitz in Scarden on Thursday. This also was their final games of the year, thanks to all the players who have worked hard throughout the year and can really see their hard work paying off on the pitch. Many thanks also to their parents/guardians for your support and our fantastic coaches Padraic and Damian who volunteered their time, patience and expertise each week since February. The future looks bright and promising!

Lotto:

Numbers drawn in the Easkey/Eoghan Rua lotto on 3^rd October were 5, 7, 29, 34. There was no winner, and the 5 consolation prize winners are: Carmel O’Brien, Josephine Rolston, Padraic Gibson, Denise Coggins, Alan Rigney. Next week’s jackpot is €6,600. Enter online or in local businesses.

Heritage Day/ Tractor & Vintage Run:

Easkey GAA grounds will host a Trashing and Heritage day with a Tractor/Vintage run fundraiser on the 16^th of October with all proceeds going to Sligo, Mayo, Galway and St James’ hospitals Oncology units. Tractor/Vintage run registration from 12pm-12.30pm (€20 per vehicle), all welcome to join in or watch, followed by Thrashing Heritage Day at 2pm with live music, raffle and spot prizes and refreshments. Please Support!

Upcoming Fixtures:

Sun – Intermediate Football Final – Easkey v St Molaise Gaels at 4pm in Markievicz Park

From: Public Relations Officer Easkey Sligo <Pro.easkey.sligo@gaa.ie> Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2022 9:35 AM To: Public Relations Officer Easkey Sligo <Pro.easkey.sligo@gaa.ie> Subject: Easkey GAA Club Notes 27.09.22

Club Notes – 27th September 2022

Fixtures/Results:

Well done to our senior footballers who have qualified for the final of the intermediate championship after seeing off St Pats in a thrilling game on Saturday. The first quarter was closely fought with little between the teams but as the half progressed, Easkey started to gain control and 2 goals from Jack Scott and Kevin Duffy seen Easkey lead by 6 at the break. St Pats came out all guns blazing at the 2^nd half and brought the lead back to 1 point, with Easkey having goalkeeper Daniel Rolston to thank for maintaining the lead pulling off a number of fine saves. A goal from Fionn Moylan increased the lead back out to 4 points which was followed by points from Jonathon Conway and Andrew Kilcullen before St Pat’s did get a goal to bring it back to a 3 point game. However Easkey responded well and points from Brendan McGrath, Andrew Kilcullen and a point from a 45” from Daniel Rolston saw Easkey run out 4 point winners. They now play St Molaise Gaels in the final in 2 weeks on Sunday 9^th October in Markievicz Park.

We ask everyone to get their flags, mascots, bunting and banners out and for the whole parish to get behind the team and show their support/colours for the final.

Easkey team against St Pat’s: Easkey: D. Rolston (0-1), N. Kilcullen, I. Barrett, B. Feeney, E.R McGowan, N. McGuire, J. Scott (1-1), E. Moylan, R. McHugh, R. Sloyan, , H. Gilroy, J. McHugh (0-2), K. Duffy (1-0), A. Kilcullen (0-5, 2f), F. Moylan (1-0). Subs used: C. Montague, J. Conway (0-1), B. McGrath (0-1)

Well done to Easkey/St Farnan’s u15 footballers who had a good win over Castleconnor in the B Shield final on Thursday. It wraps up a good year for these lads who really have shown great improvement over the year, which also saw them have success in the Feile. Many thanks to their coaches Patrick Clarke, Eugene McGrath, Martin Mulligan and Frances Hanley for all their work over the year.

Team: James Broderick, Cormac Toolan, Oisín Moylan, Alan O'Brien, Darragh Cuffe, Aaron Neary, Darragh Toolan (0-3(2f), Jonathan Barrett, Mattie McGowan (0-1), Michael McDonagh (3-4), Donnchadha McGowan (2-0), Daniel Clarke (0-2), Noah Sloyan (2-4(1f), Niall Willis, Tom Kelly, Jack Munnelly (0-1), Eoin Conway, Patrick McDonagh.

Hard luck to Easkey/St Farnan’s u17 footballers who lost out in the A Shield final on Sunday to St Molaise Gaels on a score line of 1-10 to 3-09. Despite missing a few through injuries for the final, this young team battled hard and kept going until the very end and can be proud of their efforts. There was very little between the teams throughout with a 1^st half goal from Adam Rolston getting Easkey/St Farnan’s off to a great start. The turning point of the game was at the start of the 2^nd half when a great effort from Adam Rolston came back off the crossbar and St Molaise Gaels quickly counter attacked and scored a spectacular goal. Despite Easkey/St Farnan’s best efforts, they just couldn’t close the gap with Molaise pulling away at the end. It was a great year for the this young team who won the B league and stepped up to A Championship. Thanks to trainers John Feeney, John Queenan, David Finnegan and Pat Golden for all their work with the team throughout the year.

Team: Sean Rotherham, James Conway, Luke McGowan, Dean Munnelly, Kieran Doherty, Patrick Walsh, Oisin Moylan, Ryan Gillespie, Ciaran Keenan, Darragh Toolan, Noah Sloyan, Micheal McDonagh, Eddie Feeney, Adam Rolston, Mark Taylor. Subs: John Harte, Anthony Conlon.

Well done to our U9 footballers who played some great games in a blitz in Scarden on Monday.

Best of luck to Easkey/St Farnan’s senior hurlers who play Western Gaels in the Championship Semi Final this Sunday at 12.30pm in Corballa.

On Wednesday, our u15 hurlers take on Western Gaels in the Championship Cup Final at 7pm in Scarden.

On Thursday, our u11 footballers play in a blitz against Ballymote and Shamrock Gaels in Scarden

Best of luck all teams and please support if you can!

Lotto:

Numbers drawn in the Easkey/Eoghan Rua lotto on 26^th September were 9, 13, 29, 34. There was no winner, and the 5 consolation prize winners are: Sarah Harte, Cleary girls, Ger Ryan, Leo & Margaret Conlon, Joan & Stuart O’Connor. Next week’s jackpot is €6,500. Enter online or in local businesses.

Heritage Day/ Tractor & Vintage Run:

Upcoming Fixtures:

Weds – U15 Hurling – Easkey/St Farnan’s v Western Gaels at 7pm in Scarden

Thurs – U11 Football – Blitz in Scarden

Sun – Senior Hurling – Easkey/St Farnan’s v Western Gaels at 12.30pm in Corballa