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Shamrock Gaels Club notes Monday 15th July

Team of the week goes to the U16 girls who won the Division 1 Shield final on a scoreline of 2-7 to 2-5 in a tightly contested encounter against Eoghan Rua. The team was: Abbie McTiernan, Eva Usher, Ava Lyons, Leah Coleman, Clodagh Galvin, Sophia Rose Henry, Marissa Hamilton, Penny Barlow, Katie Gilligan, Molly Kearns Chapman, Aalessha Sweeney, Aisling Dwyer, Isabelle Clancy, Sophie Edwards, Rebecca Garry subs: Aoibhinn Conlon, Roisin Kelly, Aibhe Kelly, Hannah Rainey, Ella Thomson, Shanara Middleton, Muireann Bruen, Abigail Conlon and Rachel Mullaney. They are straight into championship action this Thursday playing Eoghan Rua at home at 7.30PM.

The men's div 1 team continued their good run of form with a 2-16 to 0-12 home win over Tubbercurry. They now play Tourlestrane away next Friday at 7.30PM.

The men's div 3 team drew 1-13 to 2-10 against Drumcliffe/Rosses Point. The team was: Jack Duignan, Daniel King (0-1), Paul Brennan, Jack Tuohy, Gavin McMorrow, Ciaran O'Connor, Sam Tuohy, Conor Kearns (0-1), James Carroll (0-1), Arron Coleman, Liam O'Connell (1-1), Seamus Hailstones, Brendan Hailstones, Darragh Hailstones (0-8), Eoin Dwyer (0-1). Subs: Sean Kelly for C O'Connor. They now play Cloonacool away next Saturday at 7.00PM.

The men's div 4 team play Geevagh at home next Sunday at 12.30AM.

The U18 boys recorded their second win of the championship with a 5-9 to 1-7 win over Castleconnor. The team was: Sean Kelly, Joseph O'Connor, Tadhg Kenny, Liam McDermott, Adam O'Carroll, Aaron Coleman (1-1), Daniel Kearns, Jack Tuohy, PJ Scanlon (0-1), Joris Rooney, Niall Kenny (0-1), Rian Conway, Darragh McKeon (1-4), Josh McTiernan (1-0), Matthew Potter (2-2), subs Charlie King, Eoin Feeney, Steven Smith, Troy Kelly, Míceál Garry, Eoghan Conboy. They now play Coolaney/Mullinabreena at home on Tuesday at 7.00PM.

The U15 boys lost 5-13 to 2-11 to St Johns. The team was: Eli Rogers, Phillip McManus, Joseph O’Connor, Clive Barlow, Ethan Medas, Daniel Kearns, Eoghan Conboy, Míceál Garry, Evan Wimsey, Dylan McMorrow, Fionnan Duffy, Eoin Feeney, David Malone, Josh McTiernan, Luke Fitzpatrick. subs used: Sean Tonry, Leon McMorrow, Sam Rainey, Dillon Barrett and Diarmuid Duffy.

The U14 girls play the first round of the championship on Monday at home to St Patrick's/St Farnans at 7.00PM.

The U13C boys lost 8-15 to 3-6 to a strong Owenmore Gaels team last Monday. The team was: John Callaghan, Brian Merrick, Cillian Conboy, Shane Henry, Ben Caliendo, Dylan Leydon, Euan Bergin, Michael O'Connor, Finn O'Hara, Alfie Mctiernan, Sean McMorrow and Frankie Willis.

The U13 A boys had a good 7-3 to 1-10 win over Curry in their opening game of the championship. The team was: Ben Caliendo, Brian Merrick, Sean Cogan, Cillian Doherty, Oisin Conway, Karl Barlow, Cillian Conboy, Marc Kenny, Eoin Mc Morrow, Éanna Candon, Nathan McManus, Nathan Fallon, Dylan Leydon, Daire Regan, Darragh Quigley. Subs uses Sean McMorrow, Shane Henry and Euan Bergin.

The U12 girls play Calry/St Josephs away on Thursday at 7.00PM.

The U11 girls play Geevagh/St Michaels at home on Thursday at 6.30PM.

Congratulations to Gaels player Leanne Galvin and the Sligo U18 team who defeated Clare in the All Ireland B semi final. They will now play Tyrone in the Final on Saturday 27th July.

Good luck to the Riverstown Community Games U12 girls who represent Sligo in the Connacht Community Games this weekend.

The winner of last week's 50/50 draw was Noreen McDermott who won €656.

The club was saddened to hear of the passing of Gerry Harte, Riverstown. We wish to express our sympathy with family, relatives and friends on their loss. The club held a guard of honour at Gerry's removal and a minute silence was observed at the weekend games in Gerry's memory. We also express sympathy with the King family, relatives and friends on the passing of Joe King, Crossmaglen and formerly of Riverstown who died last week.

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St. Patricks Club notes Monday 15th July

U13 boys played Drumcliffe/Rosses Point at home last Monday for their second championship outing. Unfortunately, despite an impressive number of goals it wasn't their night. St. Pats 6-4 DRP 3-19

U18 Boys played their first championship game against Coolera/Strandhill Wednesday night last. They racked up an impressive number of scores but the conceded goals meant they lost out in the end with a 2-11 to 6-5 scoreline. They play twice this week, Monday away at 7 for their round 1 game against St. Mary's which was postponed and away to Ballymote at 7pm Friday for round 3.

Our Senior Men Division 3 team had a hard fought game against Cloonacool last Friday. They had many great moments in the game but lost out to the stronger side. They play Eastern Harps away this Saturday at 7pm.

Senior Men Division 3 Rd-7 v Cloonacool @7.30pm - Seamie Donegan Memorial Park

The Senior Men Division 2 team had a better evening out against Ballymote. A good lead at half had the lads working hard in the second half to make sure they came out deserved winners. Final score St. Pats 2-15 to 1-12. They play Owenmore Gaels at home this Friday at 7.30pm.

Best of luck to our U14 and U16 girls who begin their championship divisions this week. U14s are away to Shamrock Gaels at 7pm Monday 15th and U16s are at home to Calry Thursday 18th at 7pm. Good luck to all players coaches, parents and supporters for the remainder of their season.

The club would like to congratulate local athlete Lauren Cadden on her selection to head to Paris as part of the Olympic team representing Ireland. She's on the panel for the mixed and women's 400m relays. Best of luck Lauren on such a massive achievement.

Well done to Sean Kelly, Diarmuid Clarke and Daniel Connolly who played with Sligo last weekend at Connacht GAA Academy Day. They played teams from Roscommon, Mayo, Galway and Leitrim. Thanks to all involved for a great experience for the players.

Last updated 15/07/2024 @ 07:21 Read More >>

Drumcliffe/Rosses Point Club notes Monday 8th July

Our senior men's footballers made it six wins from six in Division 2 of the league with a 1-15 to 1-8 win over Owenmore Gaels at Oxfield last Saturday. They remain joint-top of the table with Enniscrone/Kilglass. The team travel to Highwood this Saturday evening (July 13th) to play Geevagh at 7pm.

The senior team's opening championship match will be against Curry on the weekend of August 24/25th. DRP has a bye in round 1 of the round-robin phase this year.

Our junior men's team got a walkover v St Pat's in Division 3 at the weekend. Next up is a trip to Shamrock Gaels on Friday evening.

Our junior women's footballers travel to south Sligo this Saturday evening to play CT Gaels in a Division 4 league play-off. Throw-in is at 7pm.

The DRP girls U16 footballers play Curry in a Shield play-off this Wednesday night in Ballisodare at 8pm.

The championship starts this week for our two boys U15 football teams as they play St Mary's in their respective opening matches at Oxfield on Wednesday and Thursday evenings.

Our girls under 14 Division 1 team begin their championship next Monday evening, away to St Nathy's at 7pm. The Division 4 team (team 2) play Eoghan Rua in west Sligo next Tuesday evening, also at 7pm.

Our boys U13 footballers made a winning start to their 'A' championship campaign last Friday evening in Oxfield with a 3-13 to 0-10 win over St Mary's.

DRP hosted an boys U11 football blitz at Oxfield last Saturday, featuring visiting clubs from counties Donegal, Leitrim and Mayo. Special thanks to St Eunan's, St Mary's Kiltoghert, Melvin Gaels and Ballina Stephenites for making the journey. O'Brien & Associates kindly sponsored all the silverware on the day , which was a big success in its inaugural year. Thank you to all the parents and club volunteers who helped make the event such an enjoyable one.

Our girls U8 and U10 football teams continue their series of Go Games matches this Friday evening against Shamrock Gaels and CT Gaels respsectively.

Our final Saturday All-Stars coaching session before the mid-summer break takes place at Rathcormac this Saturday (July 13th) at the usual times. We'll then take a break for a few weeks - before resuming on Saturday, August 17th.

Our Annual Golf Classic returns on Friday, August the 16^th at the Bomore Course at Co Sligo Golf Club in Rosses Point. It's a nine hole scramble - and is open to both adult and juvenile players. Teams of four (Adults €25 & Juveniles €15). There will be four timeslots on the day: 08:30, 11:30, 14:30 & 17:30. The timesheet goes live on drp.gaa.ie and social media pages this week where you book your preferred time. It will also be shared by the DRP club team message groups and coaches.

Good luck to the DRP players involved in the Sligo U16 team who play Offaly in the Fr Manning Cup this Saturday in Scarden at 12 noon.

The Club Meeting for July will take place on Monday, July 22^nd in Oxfield at 8:30pm.

The club extends deepest its deepest condolences to the Leonard family in Carney, following the passing of Stephen Leonard last week; to the Regan family following the death of John Regan (Drum Road) - and to the Job family in Carney following the passing of Ocky Job -all over the past seven days.

Have we missed something? Contact Club PRO Austin on 087685521 by whatapp/text/carrier pigeon or email pro.drumclifferossespoint.sligo@gaa.ie

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St. Patricks Club notes Monday 8th July

The u13 boys started off their championship campaign with an impressive 4-28 to 2-08 win away to Enniscrone/Kilglass Monday last. Once the lads got their noses in front early in the 1st quarter they never looked back and kicked on to victory. The team was: Ryan Coulter, Dylan Hughes, Eoghan Coll, Peter Diamond, Lochlainn McManus, Fiachra Clarke, Alex McElhinney, Oran Hynes, Tommy Walsh, Jamie Durkan, David Diamond and Iarla Mahon.

The boys now look forward to welcoming Drumcliffe/Rosses Point to Seamie Donegan Park this Monday at 7pm for Round 2 of the championship.

Hard luck to the u16 girls team who were sadly knocked out of the league after a hard fought shield semi final. The scoreline didn't reflect the girls efforts but well done to Geevagh/St. Michael's who were the deserved winners on the night. Well done on a tough season so far and best of luck in the championship ahead.

Well done to the Senior Men in Division 2 in their game against Bunninaden this weekend, the lead changed hands a number of times and both teams fought hard to try and secure the win but in the end they finished on a draw St. Pat's 1-14 to Bunninaden 2-11. Round 7 is up next weekend Saturday 13th July in Ballymote at 7pm.

Preparation for championship has got underway for our ladies team with a challenge game against Eastern Harps last Friday night. Wet conditions didn’t deter both sides playing some excellent football that was enjoyed by all present. Both teams really showed up to play and their work rate and team work was fantastic. We would like to thank Eastern Harps for travelling down to us and best of luck for the rest of the season.

The next 50/50 draw takes place on Monday the 8th of July. Tickets are available in Collery's, Ardabrone Stores, Beltra PO and online or you can get in touch with any committee member.

Follow us on Twitter, Facebook or join our St Patricks GAA WhatsApp group for updated fixtures, results & club news. Any items for inclusion in club notes or to be posted on our social media pages can be forwarded by WhatsApp to 0872479373.

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Shamrock Gaels Club notes Monday 8th July

The Men's Div 1 team continued their good run with a 0-16 to 1-7 win over Eastern Harps in the league. They now play Tubbercurry at home next Saturday at 7.00PM.

The Men's Div 2 team had a one point win over St Michaels last weekend on a scoreline of 0-12 to 0-11. The team was: Jack Duignan, Jack Tuohy, Arron Coleman, Sam Tuohy, Gavin McMorrow, Conor Kearns, James Carroll, Brendan Hailstones (0-1), Liam O'Connell, Seamus Hailstones, Darragh Hailstones (0-7), Frankie Quinn (0-3), Eoin Dwyer. Subs: Luke Flynn for E Dwyer, James Foley (0-1) for L Flynn (inj). They now take on Drumcliffe/Rosses Point at home on Friday at 7.30PM.

The Men's Div 3 team lost 2-15 to 2-11 against St Michaels on Sunday. The team was: Eoin Dwyer (0-2), John Craig, Diarmuid Jinks, Sean Kelly, Arron Coleman, Declan Willis (0-1), Niall Whelan, Brian Dwyer (1-2), Jack Tuohy (1-0), Gavin McMorrow, Keith McMorrow, PJ Regan, Seamus Hailstones, Adrian McCann (0-2), Keith Candon (0-4). Subs: Emmett Dood for PJ Regan, Joris Rooney, Adam O'Carroll.

The U18 boys got their championship campaign off to a winning start with a 3-11 to 1-13 win over Owenmore Gaels. They now play Castleconnor on Tuesday at home at 7.00PM.

The U16 girls had a good win over St Mary's in the Division 1 Shield semi-final on a scoreline of 4-10 to 1-4. They now play Eoghan Rua in the final on Wednesday at 7.45PM in Tubbercurry.

The U15 boys start their championship campaign with a home game against St Johns on Thursday at 7.00PM.

The two U13 boys teams are in action this week with the C team away to Owenmore Gaels on Monday at 7.00PM and the A team taking on Curry away on Friday at 7.00PM.

The U10 and U8 girls play St Molaise Gaels at home on Saturday at 11.00PM.

The winner of the 50/50 draw last week was Kathleen Sweeney who won €708.

The G4M&O continues every Monday evening 8 to 9.00PM in Riverstown Park. All new members aged over 25 welcome, no experience required. Any questions contact Michelle Mc Morrow 0876157455.

The GAA are partnering with the RNLI and will host a Safety seminar on-line on Thursday 25^th July at 7.30PM.

The club wish to sympathise with the family and relatives of Josie Ballantine, Riverstown who passed away at the weekend. A minutes silence was observed in her memory at the games at the weekend.

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St. Patricks Club notes Monday 1st July

Hard luck to our Senior Mens teams who suffered tough defeats this week in their respective division 2 and division 3 leagues against Enniscrone/Kilglass and St. Michael's.

We wish both teams the best of luck in their 6th round this week, division 2 v Bunninadden (Away) Saturday July 6th @7pm and division 3 v Drumcliffe/Rosses Point (Away) Sunday July 7th @2pm.

Our U16 girls are to take on Geevagh for a spot in the shield final Monday night July 1st in Geevagh @7pm. We wish you the best of luck and hope to see plenty of support on the night.

The U13 boys took part in a 5-a-side blitz this week, organised by Sligo GAA in Scarden. We had two teams entered and both sides performed brilliantly on the night but unfortunately ended up losing out to St. John's in the Shield semi final. The boys displayed some serious skills on the night spelling great things for the upcoming championship starting this week Monday 1st July (Away) v Enniscrone/Kilglass @7pm.

Our U18 boys team are also beginning their Championship campaign Wednesday night July 3rd @6.30pm away to St. Mary's.

Good luck to both the U13s and U15s and their coaches for the championship ahead.

The club wants to congratulate Canice Mulligan and Ella Boland on their first seasons with Sligo's adult teams. Well done and we hope you both have continued success next year.

Well done to Lauren Cadden for coming first in her heat for 400m sprints and for placing 3rd in the National Championship Finals.

Congratulations to the Callum Finnerty C/O Breege Finnerty winner of €500 in last week's 50/50 draw. Next draw takes place on Monday the 8th of July. Tickets are available in Collery's, Ardabrone Stores, Beltra PO and online or you can get in touch with any committee member.

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