2017 Archive

LIP SYNC ANNOUNCED

Colleges winners

Well done to all the lads who were part of the Enniscrone and Muredachs teams that won GAA titles this week.

Lotto results for the past 3 weeks below.

December 9th

Jackpot - €12700. Nos drawn were 9 20 38 39

No winner

3 x €50 winners = Michael Eugene Hallinan(yearly), JP Hopkins(yearly), Marion Hennigan(w)

December 2nd

Jackpot = €12600. The nos drawn were 1 14 23 31 and there was no winner

The 3 x €50 winnners were: Pat & Maureen Boland(yearly), Michael Culkin (yearly) and Marie Farrell (w)

Nov 25

Lotto jackpot = €12500

Nos drawn were 4 28 33 40 - No winner

3 x €50 winners = Mary Barrins, (yearly) Liz Igoe (yearly) and Carol Leonard

Charity match beneficiary announced

This years charity for our annual charity match has been announced. At the club meeting on Friday night the unanimous choice was Community Meals on Wheels

Over the last number of years the charity match has raised approximately €25000 for local causes.

The match will take place on Wednesday December 27th. It is hoped that young and plenty of retired footballers (male and female of course) take out the boots and tog out on the day.

Our yearly awards night and club celebration event will take place the same night in Muddy Burns.

More details to follow......

GREAT NEWS - The club have been awarded €29000 by the Sports Capital Grant group of the Governement. News came through on Wednesday night. Thanks to Tony McLaughlin TD and Blair Feeney for their assistance and also Dara Calleary TD

The money will be used towards a mower and fencing of the main field as stipulated in the award.

Thanks to all in the club who were involved in the process.

AGM

The AGM took place on Sunday in the Foróige room of the centre with a good attendance. Reports from chair Gerry , secretary Ronan and treasurer Darren were read out and discussed (they will be available on website in the next 2 weeks).

A major fundraiser will need to be held this coming year to aid in the completion of the gym and upgrade of facilities however it was agreed to keep membership fees at the same price as 2017 for the membership. Election of officers took place and the following were elected with some new faces added to the committee

Presidents: Jim Curran, Bert Barrins

Chair: Gerry Healy

Vice chair and Coiste na nÓg chair: Eamon Cawley

Secretary: Orla Feeney

Treasurer: Darren Ruane

Asst Treasurer: Pat Sweeney

PRO: Bart Barrins

Registrars: Yvonne Healy, Darren Ruane, Pat Sweeney, Enda Curran

County board reps: Bart Barrins, PJ Barrins

Cultural officer: Ciarán Kilcullen

Senior team management for 2018 was approved at the meeting with Shane McCann as manager and Frank Barrett and Barnes Kelly as selectors with the possibility of a further addition to the team.

Coiste na nÓg AGM

This meeting will take place on Wednesday December 6th in centre at 8pm.

The meeting will be divided into sections with the Nursery age groups (U6 / 8 / 10) meeting from 8pm to 8:50pm. The older age groups will take place from 8:50pm. It is hoped parents can make this meeting as roles and goals for next year are put in place

Lotto

Lotto jackpot = €12500

Nos drawn were 4 28 33 40 - No winner

3 x €50 winners = Mary Barrins, (yearly) Liz Igoe (yearly) and Carol Leonard

New jackpot is €12600

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Sympathies

The club extends their sympathies to the family and friends of Martin Foody, Stokane.

Also we extend sympathies to the friends and families of a former player back in the 50s and 60s , Brendan Barrins (Fiddane) who has died in New York overnight.

AGM

The club agm will take place on Sunday November 26th at 3pm in the centre. All members are encouraged to attend.

Supervalu

Thanks to John and Edel Moloney, and all at Moloneys Supervalu, Ballina for nominating the club earlier in the year as one of the clubs to benefit from the Supervalu sponsorship of GAA clubs. Last weekend we were presented with training gear and balls for our Bord na nÓg.

Below Tony Connaughton on behalf of Moloneys Supervalu presents training gear and balls to Coiste na nÓg chair Eamon Cawley, coaches Yvonne and Gerry Healy and underage players

Gaelic4Mothers & Others

There was a great turnout for the inaugural night last Tuesday with 38 ladies in attendance. They meet again this Thursday night and if you were unable to make it last week, don't be shy, all are welcome

Underage hurling

It was a busy weekend for the young hurlers in the club. On Sunday morning we had the last morning of this years weekly coaching sessions. Thanks to all the players, parents and coaches who continue to make this a great success. Regularly there is over 20 boys and girls out there every Sunday hail or sunshine playing hurling.

A number of our u12 hurlers took part in an all county blitz in Scarden

Chef Adrian fundraiser

Thanks to all who supported the fundraiser last Thursday night in the Diamond Coast. It was again a great nights entertainment with Chef Adrian Martin getting the audience very involved in the proceedings. Below is pictures from the evening.

Thanks to Pascal Gillard and Jinny Bakery and Dozios Cheesemongers from Carracastle for attending on the night. Also to our own members who made up a number of nice treats for all.

Congrats

A big cogratulations to Barry Judge who last week was promoted to the National Referees panel for 2018. Barry is the youngest on the panel which will see him reffing national football league games in the new year.

Well done to Liam Donegan who was away in midterm in Kerry with the Sligo u15 squad for training sessions with the Star and other Kerry footballers.

Also Ronan Wilson who was part of the Sligo u16 squad who lost the Manning cup semifinal to Offaly

And finally congrats to Seán Carrabine who has been called into the county senior panel with Kevin Mc for 2018.

Lotto

October 29th

€12100 Nos drawn 1 13 21 34 - No winner

3 x €50 winners- Robert Morrow, Mickie Joe Ruane and Norman Fox

November 4th

€12200 jackpot. Nos drawn 12 24 35 38 - No winner

3 x €50 winners - John McDonnell, Patrick Naughton and Nicole Harrison

November 11

€12300 jackpot - Nos drawn 16 18 27 31 - No winner

3 x €50 winner - Emily Stenson, David O'Regan and John Rouse

Barry refs County Senior Football Final

Congrats to Barry Judge and his team who reffed this years football final. Well done to Barry and John, Tom, Brian and Bart.

Club Volunteer Awards

Congrats to Geraldine McDonnell and Sean Gordon who were honoured at the county finals today (October 22) by the county board inrecognition of Sligo being European Volunteering capital 2017.

Lotto

The draw for €12000 took place in Muddys on Saturday night

Nos drawn were 3 14 23 31 - No winner

3 x €50 winners - Micheál Jones, Michelle/Matt/Sean Geraghty, Valerie Murray

New amount €12100

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Congrats and best wishes

A good weekend for the Judge family Rathglas with on Sunday evening Niall winning a New York Intermediate champioship, playing for Longford against SLIGO.

On Monday it was confirmed that Barry is down to referee the Sligo Senior Football final in Markievicz Park on Sunday (Tourlestrane v Eastern Harps).

U13 A Feilé Semi final

Castleconnor 2-7 v Coolera/Strandhill 5-6

This game was played at home on Sunday morning. Before the game it was obvious we were physically smaller than the visitors and it showed in the first minutes when we went behind early on. Midway through the half we were 2-4 to 0-0 down but we held them scoreless for the remainder of the half and began running around and by them. At half time we had reduced the lead to 2-6 v 1-2.

We started the second half brightly with points from Cathal Feeney and Stephen Rogan . However our chief scorer in the first half Colm Ruthledge went off injured at this time. We still fought on and Darragh Flynn scored 3 frees and when Stephen Rogan scored a goal the lead was down to 4 points. Unfortunately we conceded right from the kickout and then a mishit shot found its way to a goal hanging forward to push them out of sight again. We kept on going to the very end and it was an excellent achievement for the young team to reach this stage of the competition and also to put in such a brave effort.

Thanks to the team, and management for their efforts.

Micheal Sheridan, Barry Kilcullen, Lee Gilmartin, Cian Flynn, Sean Donegan, Oisín Quinn, Cathal Feeney, Daragh Flynn, Colm Ruthledge, Stephen Rogan, Eoghan Durkan, Paul Ruane, Matthew Langan William Foody, Fionn Gordon, Seamus Foody, Neil Rafter, David Holmes

Minor B Shield Championship FINAL

Castleconnor 2-8 v Geevagh/St.Michaels 1-5

In Scarden on Friday evening under floodlights the minor brought the end of their year to a successful conclusion. This was not easily won and with 10 U16s in the panel of 17 it was also a very young squad.

We were against the breeze in the first half but were 3 points to no score up after 15 minutes with points from Odhrán Quinn and Oisín Flynn. Niall Judge was having a great battle with the opposition danger man and was on top for all the game. In the last few minutes after a number of wides the amalgamation team got 3 points but badly missed an easy scorable free. The half time score was 0-3 v 0-3

We started the second half like the first with a scoring burst. Ronán Wilson was pulled down after a great driving run through the centre after catching the kickout. Odhrán drove the penalty to the net. This was followed up by 2 points, one a great effort from Micheál Cahill from long range after a great run out of defence. However despite a number of good chances we failed to improve on the score and in the 48-50th minute of the game Geevagh/St.Michaels scored 1-2 to level the scores up.

We drove up the field and points from Paul Flynn put us back in front. Their keeper made an excellent save from James Boland. Odhrán caught a miskick free and from 30metres let fly and into the bottom corner of the net. From the resulting kickout Paul caught it and one look up, straight over the bar to seal the victory.

The shield was presented to Micheál Cahill by Coiste na nÓg secretary Pat Conway. Thanks to the players, management and the team support for all their efforts this year.

Team: Kenneth Healy, Niall Judge, Rian Winters, Colm Naughton, James Boland, James Tully, Paul Flynn, Micheál Cahill, Brian Mahoney, Odhrán Quinn, Ronán Wilson, Matthew Blakeney, Oisín Flynn, Dáire Barrins, Liam Donegan, Owen Gillard Fergal Boland

U13 A Feilé QF

Castleconnor 9-14 v Eastern Harps 3-4

This game took place right after the u16 semifinal and it was the perfect pick me up for the large crowd who remained for both games. Our lads were on fire from the start despite playing against the elements and at the break were 6-5 v 1-3 up with William Foody and Seamus taking the scoring honours after good play from lads out the field.

The lads relaxed in the second but were convincing winners and now have been rewarded with a home semifinal against Coolera/Strandhill on Sunday.

Good luck to all involved

Micheal Sheridan, Neil Rafter, Barry Kilcullen, Lee Gilmartin, Cian Flynn, Sean Donegan, Oisín Quinn, Cathal Feeney, Daragh Flynn, Colm Ruthledge, Stephen Rogan, Eoghan Durkan, Matthew Langan William Foody, Seamus Foody

U16 B Championship SF

Castleconnor 2-6 v Calry 2-8

There was heartbreak for the lads and supporters of this team when the only time we went behind was the last kick of the game. We played with the strong breeze in the first half and started briskly getting points from Ronan and Oisín and then Thomas scored a good goal. It took Calry almost 15 minutes to get past midfield which was surprising as they had played 2 games in the last few weeks as our lads were awaiting playoffs for 6 weeks. We turned over at halftime leading 2-3 v 0-3.

If Calry expected things to go their way in the second half that was not the case with our physically smaller team out muscling the visitors. With 10 minutes to go we still lead by 4 points but a very good goal for Calry saw us respond by getting a good long range point from James Tully to restore a 2 point advantage. With a minute to go Calry reduced the lead to one but from the kickout we moved up the field and after a great move Thomas was denied by a great save from Calry keeper. They broke down the field and were fortunate to win a penalty which was buried to the right corner of the net.

This ends the teams competitions for the year though a lot of the lads are involved with the minors. They put in a great effort all year and considering the level they were playing 2 years ago in C they have made massive strides and look forward to 2018 with confidence.

Thanks to the team, parents, supporters and coaches for all their efforts throughout the year.

Team: Liam Donegan, Gordon McHale, Fergal Boland, James Tully, Colm Naughton, Patrick Cooney, Ronan Wilson, Andrew Blakeney, Rian Winters, Oisín Flynn, Eli O'Neill, Matthew Blakeney, Thomas Langan, Dáire Barrins, Daniel Ruane, Owen Gillard, Eoin Duffy, Cathal Feeney, James Rafter, Jack Gawley

Coatbridge Davitts

Last weekend we hosted Coatbridge Davitts. First off thanks to the families who hosted kids on Friday and Saturdaynight. It was a busy weekend for all involved with 3 games on Saturday, U12 girls and u12/14 boys games. Thanks to Aoibhe for refffing the 3 games. On Saturday night a table quiz was held with the teams a mix of both clubs players and families. Sunday morning a lot of goodbyes were had as our visitors boarded the bus for Coatbridge (outside of Glasgow, Scotland) for their journey home.

Thanks to everyone who helped in any way during the weekend. Coatbridge were very impressed and were amazed at the hospitality shown by all.

U18 B1 Championship SF

Castleconnor 8-19 v St.Johns 1-2

This was the third time the two team met this year but this was over as a contest within 5 minutes when we lead 2-6 v 0-0. At halftime we lead by a huge score. In the end we finished with Colm, Oisín, Dáire, Ronan getting a lot of goals between them, Colm getting a hat trick. We have qualified for the final which is against an amalgamation of Geevagh/St.Michaels

Team: Kenneth Healy, Fergal Boland, Niall Judge, James Tully, Micheál Cahill, Rian Winters, Paul Flynn, Odhrán Quinn, Colm Naughton, Ronán Wilson, Oisín Flynn, Brian Mahoney, Dáire Barrins, Matthew Blakeney, Liam Donnegan

U14 B1 Championship Final

Castleconnor 2-13 v St.Johns 6-6

In windswept Scarden on Tuesday night, thankfully the rain stayed away and we got this game underway after it was called off twice due to waterlogged pitches. A good crowd from both teams was in attendance. We had the elements in our favour in the first half and flew into a 6 point lead after 8 minutes. Johns responded with 1-1 but another Thomas Langan point from a free and a quick goal from Johns meant after 15 minutes we were level. A long range free from Patrick Cooney kickstarted us again on the 20th minute and when Colm Ruthledge put us 3 up we were back in control. However a breakaway from Johns ended with them again equalising with 5 mins of the half remaining but we quickly responded with a great goal from Thomas Langan and 2 more points to lead at the break 1-12 v 3-1. However we lived to rue the 4 wides just on half time.

We started the second half great with Stephen Rogan very unlucky to see his goal bound shot come off the bottom of the post and this was followed with a fingertip save from Matthew Langan. The greater physical strength told now though and Johns scored 2-5 without response to go 6 up with 10 to go but we fought back again and reduced the margin with a drop kick point from Thomas and a goal. However Johns came back and secured victory with their final goal.

Despite losing this was a very good team performance from the team who will be looking to go one better next year with only a few lads moving up from u14

Thanks to the players, management and parents for all their work throughout the year.

U14 B Hurling Championship Final

Castleconnor 0-6 v Tubbercurry/Cloonacool 3-1

Despite is being a lot smaller, we were a bit like Mayo on Sunday, the better team lost with the physically stronger south Sligo boys eventually wearing us down in the second half.

The game was in our favour when 3 points up in the second half when the Tubber keeper made an excellent save and from the rebound and on the counter attack Tubber scored a goal. From the resultant puckout another goal saw what turned out to be a 9 pt turnaround. Our lads fought to the end but ended up losing.

The positives from the defeat was the stickwork of our lads and the fact each member of the panel is underage again next year and will be fighting to win Feilé and the A titles.

Minor B championship group stage

Castleconnor 1-7 v St.Farnans 0-15

Last Friday we were defeated by St.Farnans. We were missing a number of lads with other commitments but this was a good game with dreadful underfoot conditions. It took our lads a good while to get settled into the game and it took a penalty save from Kenneth Healy to keep the half time score do

wn to 0-8 v 0-2. When we went down by 8 points we had a great revival when bringing it back to 1 point with 10 minutes to go. the Farnans goal had a charmed life with the crossbar and post struck 6 times in total. We had our own missed penalty but Farnans held out.

Team: Kenneth Healy, Niall Judge, Rian Winters, James Tully, James Boland, Colm Naughton, Micheál Cahill, Odhrán Quinn, Brian Mahoney, Ronán Wilson, Oisín Flynn, Matthew Blakeney, Dáire Barrins

U12 hurlers

Some of our u12 hurlers had A busy weekend. On Friday evening our u12 skills team finished 3rd in the county finals in Scarden.

Well done to Dara, Michael, Eoghan and Neil with David below

On Saturday Micheal, Eoghan, Michael and Thomas played for Sligo U12 hurling team in a challenge v Cullion of Westmeath

Intermediate Football Champ QF

Castleconnor 0-9 v St.Johns 2-8

Played in windswept and a very wet Buninnadden on Sunday we left the championship for 2017. Having to start without our star man Kevin McDonnell who was watching the game on crutches we played with the elements in the first half. After going 2 points up we then conceded a bad goal on a breakaway up the field. In the wild conditions we found it hard to hit our inside men, it was either too long or too wide. Two excellent points from Crouch Howley had us leading at the break 0-8 v 1-3

The second half saw us concede a goal early on but we dug in particularly John McDonnell and Cian Barrins but we were unable to bridge the gap and when Johns pull 4 points up it was hard to see a way back.

Thanks to Shane, Frank, PJ and all the squad for their efforts during the year

Team: Anthony Kilcullen, Ronan Keane, Keith Earlis, Brendan Howley, Alan Cawley, John McDonnell, Cian Barrins, Seán Carrabine, Ciarán Kilcullen, Luke Munnelly, Paul Flynn, Rory Healy, Micheál Cahill, Brian Howley, Kevin Langan.Subs: James Boland, Stephen Durkan, Benny Foody, Barnes KellyOdhrán Quinn, Liam Naughton, Kenneth Healy, Niall Judge, Brian Mahoney. Eoin Flynn

Junior B Championship QF

Castleconnor 1-5 v Coolera/Strandhill 2-14

With the big intermediate game the following afternoon a few players available to the team were unable to play on saturday evening. However it was good to see we were able to field a 15-a-side team with subs. The visitors got off to a flying start scoring 6 points in the first 11 minutes. At this time we were getting it hard to break past midfield but as the half wore on we pulled ourselves back into the game but our shooting was letting us down with 4 attempts ending up in the keepers hands. At halftime we were trailing 0-1 v 1-9 with the Coolera keeper making a brillant save from Liam Naughton just before the short whistle

Despite Ronan Martin having to leave for work we started the half well but again our ability to put the ball over the bar was an issue making the visitors keeper look like an outfield player. A scoring burst midway through the half with points from Odhrán Quinn(2), Liam Naughton and Patrick Naughton and also a goal from Patrick saw us reduce the lead to 5 but in the last few minutes a breakaway goal saw the end of the revival. As in the first half the visiting goal keeper made a great save from Frank Barrett after being put through by Patrick.

This ends the teams competitions for 2017. Thanks to Crouch Howley for looking after the team during the year and all the players who made up the squad throughout the year.

Team: Kenneth Healy, Niall Judge, Conor Gallagher, Ronan Barrett, Ultan McGranahan, Tom Cawley, Frank Barrett, Patrick Naughton, Liam Naughton, Ronan Martin, Vinny Howley, Odhran Quinn, Brian Mahoney. Subs: Darragh Gilmartin, Mark Carr, Stork Feeney

U14 B Champinship SemiFinal Football

Castleconnor 7-5 v Enniscrone 5-5

Played in Enniscrone this was a big ask for our young and physically smaller team. The first half was a very even affair with all players giving their all. Our lads were playing a lot of football out the wings to avoid the stronger Enniscrone lads. At halftime we lead by 1 3-3 v 3-2.

Despite owning possession for the first 5 minutes of the second half we never got a shot off and Enniscrone made us pay scoring a goal on their very first attack followed up by 2 points as well. We were struggling to get an attack in. with 15 minutes to go an Enniscrone player was given a straight red and from the resulting play Thomas Langan drove up the field and finished his own rebound to the net. This was followed by a goal and a point from Stephen Rogan to put us in front with 10 minutes to go. Another rebounded shot for goal was finished to the net by Matthew Langan. With 3 minutes to go we extended our lead further when Stephen Rogan curled a shot around the keeper and then James Rafter put over a point from out on the stand side. Despite giving away a penalty and a point in injury time our young team had reached the championship final where they will meet St.Johns

Team: Michael Sheridan, Dara Flynn, Cian Flynn, Sean Donnegan, Thomas Langan, Lee Gilmartin, Patrick Cooney, Cathal Feeney, Colm Ruthledge, Stephen Rogan, Oisín Quinn, Matthew Langan, Jack Gawley James Rafter, Seamus Foody

IFC Rd3

Castleconnor 1-14 v Shamrock Gaels 2-11

A real championship encounter played from start to finish in a good sporting manner. The conditions were poor but the Tourlestrane pitch was in perfect condition. Playing with the aid of a slight breeze Shamrock Gaels were on top for most of the first half despite Micheál Cahill scoring in the 2nd minute. David Quinn was the player on form scoring 5 first half points in a 20 minute spell where Gaels went into a 7-3 leadwith Frank and Joe Quinn trading points with Kevin McDonnell and Paul Flynn. Castleconnor finished the first half strongly though scoring 4 points in the final 3 minutes with Seán Carrabine(3) and Kevin Langan leaving the score at the break 0-7 a piece.

The teams traded points at the start of the half but then Castleconnor moved 4 ahead with scores from Kevin Langan(2), Luke Munnelly and Kevin McDonnell. In the 45th minute Gaels were awarded a penalty following a discussion with an umpire which was ably dispatched by Liam O'Connell to the roof of the net. This was followed by 2 points from Joe Quinn to put Gaels in front however Castleconnor responded with a goal from county minor Micheál Cahill for the lead to change again but the Gaels went back in front after a good flowing move direct from the resultant kickout with Johnny Quinn finishing into the Mayo end. An excellent save by Mark Tuohy kept the team in front but 2 long range points from Carrabine and Brian Howley made it all square with 2 minutes to go and this was how it finished.

Castleconnor: Anthony Kilcullen, Brendan Howley, Keith Earlis, Ronan Keane, Alan Cawley, John McDonnell, Rory Healy, Ciarán Kilcullen, Kevin McDonnell(0-2), Stephen Durkan, Seán Carrabine (0-4, 1f), Paul Flynn(0-1), Micheál Cahill(1-1), Brian Howley(0-1), Kevin Langan(0-4 1f) Subs: Luke Munnelly(0-1), Barnes Kelly

Shamrock Gaels: Mark Tuohy, Colin Harte, Declan Willis, Keith McMorrow, Ciaran O'Connor, Frank Quinn(0-1), Conor Merrick, Paul Higgins, Joe Henry, Liam O'Connell(1-0pen), David Quinn(0-5), Andy Flynn, Johnny Quinn(1-0, Joe Quinn(0-5,3f), Dáire Kearns Subs: Darragh Hailstones

We now play St.Johns in the quarter final next Sunday in Bunninaddenn at 2:30pm

U14 B champ Qf

Castleconnor 7-11 v Geevagh 2-4

The team had a comprehensive victory over the visitors on Friday evening. We were in control from the off and all lads put in a good shift throughout the field. The team are now down to play Enniscrone in the semifinal on Thursday evening in Quigabar at 6:15 for a place in the championship final

U18 B Champ Rd2

Castleconnor 3-11 v St.Marys 2-6

The game was moved to Scarden on Thursday evening. Despite lots of rain the pitch was in great condition. It was a tight affair for the first 15 mins with scores being shared. Points from Micheál Cahill and Paul Flynn were instrumental in this but it was an u16 group who got the important goal in the first half when James Tully cleared to defence to Ronan Wilson who then found Matthew Blakeney who swiveled and curled a perfect pass to Colm Naughton who finished low to the net despite having the goalie and 2 defenders to beat. The half time score was 1-9 v 1-1

Marys came more into it early in the half scoring a number of points to get it down to a 4 point game but a strong run from Paul saw a great save from the Marys keeper, which went direct to Dáire Barrins who finished to the net. Soon after a strong run from Ronan saw a ball across the goal where again Dáire palmed to the net. From there to the end Niall Judge and Fergal Boland kept a very tight rein on the Marys forwards and we eased to victory. For the u16 lads on the panel this was the 3rd time this year they have defeated St.Marys.

Team: Kenneth Healy, Niall Judge, Fergal Boland, James Tully, James Boland, Rian Winters, Paul Flynn, Micheál Cahill, Colm Naughton, Ronan Wilson, Brian Mahoney, Matthew Blakeney, Dáire Barrins, Andrew Blakeney

U12 Grp 2 County Final

Castleconnor 5 v Calry 13

This final was moved to Scarden on Tuesday evening after Markievicz was declared waterlogged. This was a game where we were always under pressure and at the end of the first quarter we were level. Our team and management followed the Go Games rules by giving all players at least 2 quarters which is absolutely correct however all the lads were unable to change the result.

Thanks to all the players, coaches and parents for all their dedication throughout the year. One or two lads were missing on the evening due to holidays also.

U16 B Champ Rd2

Castleconnor 6-9 v Shamrock Gaels 1-2

In absolute downpour that never stopped all day our pitch aqua ability was put to the test but stood up well. The lads put in their best performance of the year. The teams were level after 10 minutes but after that we took over and at halftime lead 3-6 v 1-2. The second half the subs made a great contribution in the second half and showed that there is plenty of depth to this squad who have now qualified as first seeds for the cup semi final - some achievement for the team considering they were in C grade 2 years ago.

Team: Dáire Barrins, Daniel Ruane, Fergal Boland, Pat Cooney, Colm Naughton, James Tully, Andrew Blakeney, Ronan Wilson, Matthew Blakeney, Oisín Flynn, Rian Winters, Thomas Langan, Eli O'Neill, Gordon McHale, Cathal Feeney, Owen Gillard, Eoin Duffy, James Rafter

JFC B Rd 1

Castleconnor 2-2 v Drumcliffe/Rosses Point 4-16

It was an achievement in itself that 15 lads made it to Oxfield with so many gone to Croke Park and others at the tractor run and others......

Anyways a very experienced team took the field and after 12 minutes we were level with Darren Ruane winning a penalty and Ronan Martin finishing to the net. However the home team came straight down the field to score a goal of their own. Ronan Martin got another goal from long range leaving the halftime score 2-0 v 3-6

The second half was a long affair with points coming from Paul Kilcullen and James Boland.

The team are in action next Sunday at 1pm at home to Coolaney/Mullinabreena

Team: Kenneth Healy, Darragh Gilmartin, Frank Barrett, Tom Cawley, Niall Judge, Ultan McGranahan, James Boland, Tap Kilcullen, Stork Feeney, Ronan Martin, P McGuinness Darren Ruane Vinny Howley Liam Naughton Bart Barrins

IFC Rd 2

Castleconnor 1-16 v St.Michaels 0-10

The team got their championship back on track and may have moved themselves out of the relegation battle. After being level 2 all after 14 minutes we went into the lead from Seán Carrabine, a lead we did not lose from there till game end. At half time we lead 0-8 v 0-5 with Sean Carrbine scoring 5, Kevin Langan 2 and Alan Cawley a point

The teams continued to trade scores in the second half but substitute Cian Barrins drove up the field and drove to the net the game was as good as over especially as Michaels had a player sent off for a straight red.

This was a much better and more attacking performance from the first game though the lads probably will thing a few more scores could have been put on the board. The team have next week off.

Team: Anto Kilcullen Ronan Keane, Keith Earlis Brendan Howley Alan Cawley John McDonnell Rory Heal Ciarán Kilcullen, Kevin McDonnell Luke Munnelly Seán Carrabine Paul Flynn Micheál Cahill Brian Howley Kevin Langan. Subs used, Cian Barrins Stephen Durkan Barnes Kelly Brendan Foody Odhran Quinn

U12 A Hurling Final

Castleconnor 3 v Naomh Eoin 9

Our wait for an A hurling championship goes one with the lads and lassies putting in a great show in a final where there was a lot of skill on show.

We trailed 1 v 5 at the break and despite never giving up till the end we could not bridge the gap. Well done to the team and their managers for putting in a great effort all year.

U16 B Championship

Castleconnor 4-13 v St.Johns 4-8

This was a very good performance who overcame injuries and lads on holidays to win this first round clash. We were 2-3 v 0-1 down after 15 minutes but from there to the end of the half we took over and a goal from Ronan Wilson and points from Oisín Flynn, Matthew Blakeney and Thomas Langan meant we lead 1-9 v 2-3 at halftime.

We got off to a good start in the second half with a number of scores but we could not shake off the home team who matched us scored for score. A goal from Oisin after Fergal Boland, Daniel Ruane and James Tully work put us up by 8 with 5 to go but again we were under the cosh and despite conceding one goal we held out for a deserved win.

Team: Liam Donnegan, Gordon McHale, Fergal Boland, Daniel Ruane, Dáire Barrins, Colm Naughton, James Tully, Andrew Blakeney, Ronan Wilson, Matthew Blakeney, Oisín Flynn, Rian Winters, Cathal Feeney, Thomas Langan, Eoin Duffy, Owen Gilard, James Rafter

IFC Rd1

Castleconnor 1-8 v Bunninnadden 3-13

The game in the perfect conditions of Tourlestrane started at a rate of knots with 3 points scored in the first 2 minutes, with Michael Gormley scoring straight from the throw in and Castleconnor responding with 2 points from play from Kevin Langan and McDonnell. Vincent Frizzell had the next 2 scores from frees with one in the 14th minute resulting in a very harsh black card for Rory Healy. He also struck the crossbar however Niall O'Donnell scored a goal. Castleconnor nearly responded immediately when Paul Flynn also struck the Bunninnadden crossbar.

Bunninnadden extended the lead to 5 points with another Frizell point in the 20th minute but Castleconnor finished strongly with 3 points from play from McDonnell, Langan and Paul Flynn to leave the halftime score 1-5 v 0-5

Frizzell started the second half strongly with 2 points in the first 2 minutes of the half and then in the 39th minute Ross McManus scored a goal after a number of quick handpasses direct from a Cafferkey kickout. Castleconnor now 8 points down responded with from Sean Carrabine another 1-2 from Bunninnadden with Rory O'Dowd goaling after points from Gormley and McManus reaffirmed their strong position. Castleconnor continued to hit wide after wide but a score Mícheál Cahill in the 53rd minute was a temporary reprieve as Frizell and subs Oisin McDonnell and David Williams scored points from play just after Paul Flynn got a goal for Castleconnor.

Bunninnadden will be delighted with the performance as their defensive system frustrated Castleconnor and their shooting was very impressive whilst Castleconor with 16 wides will need to look for a more direct route to goal.

Castleconnor Anthony Kilcullen, Ronan Keane, Jason Earlis, Keith Earlis, Alan Cawley, Kevin McDonnell(0-2), Rory Healy, Ciarán Kilcullen, Kevin Langan(0-2), Stephen Durkan, Seán Carrabine(0-2), Paul Flynn(1-1), Micheál Cahill(0-1) Brian Howley, Luke Munnelly. Subs: Brendan Foody for Durkan (inj 15m), Cian Barrins for Healy(BC 15min) Brendan Howley for JEarlis(ht), Eoin Flynn for Munnelly (44) Odhrán Quinn for Foody(52)

Bunninnadden: Daniel Cafferkey, Karl Brennan, Peadar McManus, Tom Doohan, Tom Perry, Stephen Anderson, Sean O Donnell, Adrian Frain, Padraig Mitchell, Michael Gormley(0-2), Niall O'Donnell(1-1), Ross McManus(1-1), Rory ODowd(1-0), Vincent Frizell(0-6),Cian Brett(0-1).Subs: Sean Leamy for McManus, Oisin McDonnell(0-1) for Anderson, Colm Doddy for O'Donnell, Kieran Gilligan for Cian Brett, David Williams(0-1) for ODowd

U8/10 Hurling

Our young hurlers traveled to Tourlestrane on Wednesday evening to take part in a blitz along with the local team and Tourlestrane. It was a great evening where our youngsters showed they are progressing very well. Well done all

U14 hurling champ

The team who defeated Naomh Eoin in the first round traveled to Tourlestrane on Thursday evening but were defeated by the physically stronger locals 4-4 v 2-1. The team have a break this week with football championship this week.

BUS TO CROKE PARK

With Michael Sheridan (congrats Michael) playing at halftime in Sundays All Ireland hurling semifinal between Galway and Tipperary there has been a bus organised and ticket for the game on Sunday. All in €30. If interested as there is a few spaces still available contact David Durkan 0872949574. Bus leaving at 7:40am on Sunday (sure it might wait for the Mayo game on Monday! )

U8/10 football

The teams played Ardnaree on Friday evening and are entered into an All county blitz in Scarden later in August.

U14 football

We have the second round of the championship this Friday when Tubbercurry/Cloonacool are our visitors at 7pm.

U12 Football

No game this week but next week we have won a home semifinal v Geevagh on Aug 8th

Lotto

There was no jackpot winner on Saturday night with the numbers drawn 7 20 25 26

3 x €50 winners were Edward O'Hara, Sean & Ellie Tuffy and Ronan Keane

New jackpot for this weekend is €10900

Last weekend Aoibhe Barrins was presented with her cheque for the jackpot she won earlier in the year with treasurer Darren, Geraldine our lotto coordinator, Gerry club chair. Aoibhes ticket was a yearly ticket.

County scene

Busy weekend for all teams with Mayo and Ros having to go again, some familar faces in the crowd too but not in the Mayo end, explain that to your cousins Seánie

Our young hurlers had 6 representatives on the Sligo u14 hurling team. Well done to Cian, Seán, William, Stephen, Eoghan Michael. Cian captained the side in game 1 v Mayo

Liam Donegan was no.1 for the county u15 team that defeated Donegal on Saturday.

Mícheál Cahill and the Sligo minors will be hoping to reach the All Ireland semi final on Saturday when they take on the Ulster champions Derry in Ballybofey on Saturday at 5. Good luck Mícheál.

Our Mayo supporters will have to decide on Croke Park or Bonniconlon show on Monday.

Coaching

There will be a 2 day camp in Scarden for u13 footballers next Tuesday and Wednesday. There will be a bus for West Sligo if there is enough numbers and the cost is €20. Contact Philip if interested.

Congrats

Well done to all the kids who won medals in the county finals with a large contingent heading to Abbottstown to represent their county in the All Ireland finals.

Well done to coaching officer Philip McAloon who was seen floating down the Moy, strolling on his bike out the Killala road and then our for a small cushy jog in the Quay on Saturday in the local triathlon 😜 Well done Phil

Congrats to Martin Cooney who is on the All Ireland trail again after winning the Connacht handball title on Saturday in Roscommon.

Good luck to all involved in the running/organising of the local show and the tractor run on August 20

Sympathies

The club extend their sympathies to the friends and family of Johnny Lavelle , Killala Rd, especially Frances Tully.

Hurling

U12 Castleconnor 6 v Benbulben Gaels 3

U14 Castleconnor 6-4 v Naomh Eoin 4-5

Both our u12 hurlers and our u14 hurlers had wins this week.

The u12 team had a home game v Benbulben Gaels who arrived with a lot of players but our lads came out on top 6 v 3

A few days previous our u14s recorded a great win over Naomh Eoin with a 6-4 v 4-5 victory. The teams have a break for a week or two whilst the football competitions move on.

There will be a bus to the All Ireland hurling semi-final (Galway v Tipperary). Michael Sheridan will be representing us, school and county in the halftime Cumann na mBunscoil game in Croke Park so hopefully we will get a good crowd to support him on this big day

U14 football champ

Castleconnor 4-7 v Owenmore Gaels 4-8

There was heartbreak for our team in this first round championship game in Colloney on Friday evening. In a game where either side could have won it went against us late on. They have Tubbercurry/Cloonacool at home on August 4

U16 Shield Final

Castleconnor 1-11 v Coolaney/Mullinabreena 6-11

The scoreline does not do the team justice at all as we lead 10 minutes into the second half and were in the game till the last few minutes. We opened badly and trailed 5 v 0 after 11 minutes but worked ourselves into a good position when getting back to within a point 0-5 v 0-6 at half time.

Three quick points from Ronan Wilson, Eli O'Neill and Fergal Boland put us 2 up when Mull got a goal after a bad break in midfield. A second goal followed very quickly however we reduced the deficit to 2 points with scores from Oisín Flynn and a goal by Oisín after being put through by Thomas Langan but in the end on a very hot evening in Markievicz we lost. The team now prepare for the championship starting August 14th with an away game in Johns and a home game v Shamrock Gaels.

Team: Liam Donnegan, Gordon McHale, Fergal Boland, James Tully, Colm Naughton, Patrick Cooney, Rian Winters, Ronan Wilson, Owen Gillard, Oisín Flynn, Eli O'Neill, Dáire Barrins, Thomas Ruane, Daniel Ruane, Cathal Feeney

Minor C Cup Final

Castleconnor 1-6 v St.Johns 3-17

With 8 of the lads who lost on Monday night playing and missing two lads with holidays we were under pressure against a team we had defeated twice in the league stages. On the evening where there was a constant downpour we never were in this game despite scoring a penalty early on (which was rewarded after our earlier one had been saved and in the rebound we won another penalty !) Odhrán Quinn got our goal but with things not going well throughout it was a miserable end to our unbeaten run in the league

Team: Kenneth Healy, James Tully, Fergal Boland, Dáire Barrins, James Boland, Mícheál Cahill, Niall Judge, Oisín Flynn, Ronan Wilson, Odhrán Quinn, Brian Mahoney Rian Winters, Colm Naughton, Liam Donnegan, Owen Gillard

Junior Div 4 league

Castleconnor 0-10 v Drumcliffe/Rosses Point 1-11

This was a daunting task as the team traveled to Oxfield to take on the unbeaten hosts. It was an excellent performance as we had the bare 13 and with an early injury we were down to 12 with a few lads making their seasonal re-appearance.

Division 2 league

Castleconnor 0-6 v St.Michaels 0-10

The senior league came to an end on Sunday with a whimper where we went down to Ballintogher. A league that started with us having big wins ended very weakly and in the process St.Michaels kept their division 2 status. At the half time break we were level 4 points a piece with both teams not going well. A purple patch right after the break saw the visitors go 5 points up and in the last few minutes we scored twice to put the pressure on but it was not to be.

The team now prepare for the championship where we play Bunninadden on Saturday August 12.

County matters

With Sligo gone it is the Mayo contingent of the parish who are kept busy traveling to games. Mayo used a lot of luck last Saturday evening whilst providing great entertainment. It should be a good one on Sunday at 4 with themselves and Roscommon.

The Sligo minors play Derry in the All Ireland minor quarter final but the date and location is not sorted yet.

Congrats

Former player Mícheál Naughton has been elected to Donegal County council. We wish him all the best.

FRANK KELLY 5K MILK RUN - Results, pictures and timesheets

We had a great day Sunday with plenty of sun, refreshments, a newly laid road and good times. Thanks to all who took part, helped out in any way and our sponsors.

Our overall winner was Keelan Kilreehill who the day before was running for Ireland.

Sponsors

Results

Overall winner Keelan Kilrehill

Local winners Kevin Maye and Sharon Barrins (both from Fiddane, Fiddaun :) )

Over 40 winners Frank Reape and Fiona Barrins

Over 50 winners Geraldine Duffy and Ronny Naylor

Over 60 winners Pat Hughes (for Dessie Barrett) and Evelyn Hughes

Ladies winners - 2.Serena Tuffy, 1. Eimear O'Connor 3.Arwen O'Neill

National schools winners: Ben Clavin and Sarah Feeney

Mens winners: 2. Michael Canty 1. Keelan Kilrehill 3. John Byrne

Timesheets

Tuesday July 11th

Retirement

Today marks the day when Seán Gordon goes into paid retirement , but knowing Sean that probably means even more volunteer work. Seán(with his colleagues) though he will not accept this is the reason why our facitlities are looking so well and in unbelieveable condition, a major reason why we are Connacht club grounds of the year.

As someone who played with him and sat on committees with him, even went to save turf with him, we all know he is determined, committed and proud of his work and family.

Thanks Seán for everything the last few years since your Telecom years. This is not goodbye just wishing you luck in your next phase and all assistance in the future will be gladly accepted with all that extra time on your hands 😉!!!

1990 league final

James Morrisroe match

Working away

With some of the grand children with the cup he would love to see Sligo (or Mayo) win sometime

PRO NOTES

First off good luck to Micheál Cahill and the Sligo minors Sunday in the Connacht final in Pearse stadium at 12pm.

Congrats to Sinead Naughton and the Sligo ladies (Liam Naughton is a selector so congrats too) who won the Intermediate championship on Sunday

Frank Kelly Fun run is on Sunday July 16th

- hope to see you all there(Good luck to the Ballina festival 10k where Joe Gavin is the main sponsor). Registration from 11am for our run with race at 1pm (remember going in the opposite direction so I reckon better times!)

The Cúl Camps are here next week Monday to Friday. If you have not registered online you can still take part as places are available. We are very lucky as three of our own are part of the coaching team, Amie Cawley, Aoibhe Barrins and Stephen Durkan. Have a great week everyone and thanks to Philip McAloon who has coordinated it all for the club (forgive the E, not our doing) -- tonight our u6 u8 teams play Bonniconlon whilst our U10s face Ballina Stephenites at the pitch at 7

U12 hurlers went to Kent Park in Sligo to take on Naomh Eoin in the A section of the league. Unfortunately we lost 8 v 5 but we are getting closer to them and have an important game this week v Benbulben Gaels to see who plays in the A final.

Our U14 hurlers were in Connacht Feilé action where we mixed it with the big guns of Tooreen of Mayo, Ahascragh of Galway and New York of the USA 😊 Well done to all involved

U16 B Shield Semi-final

Castleconnor 9-4 v St.Marys 4-13

This team are mad to score goals. In the last 2 games they have scored 16 goals but they were needed last night as they only lead by 1 point 15 minutes into the second half but a strong 10 minutes put the game beyond doubt. We started slowly and even though after scoring those goals it was a lack lustre performace from the lads and were losing 3 v 0 after 10 minutes but goals from Matthew Blakeney, Dáire Barrins, Eli'O'Neill had us up at the break 4-1 v 0-6. The visitors started strongly and had 3 points on the board before we got going where their keeper had made 3 very good saves but then our half back line of Patrick Cooney, Colm Naughton and James Tully won 4 kickouts in a row to setup up 3-1 of scores with Thomas Langan now getting a brace of goals. Marys came back again but with Fergal Boland, Daniel Ruane, Gordo McHale and Liam Donegan on form we held off and finished with a goal from Ronan Wilson.

The team have qualified now for the B shield final on Monday July 17th versus Coolaney/Mullinabreena

Team: Liam Donegan, Daniel Ruane, Fergal Boland, Gordon McHale, Patrick Cooney, Colm Naughton, James Tully, Andrew"Lebron" Blakeney, Ronan Wilson, Owen Gillard, Oisín Flynn, Eli O'Neill, Dáire Barrins, Thomas Langan, Matthew Blakeney.Subs Cathal Feeney, James Rafter, Eoin Duffy

Benson Cup Semi final

Castleconnor 0-10 v St.Johns 6-12

Unfortunately things went wrong for the lads on Sunday after 20 minutes when our very young team went under to the guile of the more experienced home team . Johns got off to a great start with a goal from the throw in but we brought ourselves back into the game and after 20 minutes the scores were level 1-1 v 0-4 and with us getting on top. However a counter attack ended with a penalty to Johns and a very harsh balck card to Kevin Langan. The half time score was 3-5 v 0-6.The first 10 minutes of the second half ended the contest when we were opened up badly. The team have no game next weekend

Team: Anto Kilcullen, Ronan Keane, Keith Earlis, Niall Judge, Benny Foody, Alan Cawley, Doogie Kilcullen, Kevin Langan, Stephen Durkan, Seán Carrabine, Eoin Flynn, Luke Munnelly, Crouch Howley, Paul Flynn. Subs, Liam Naughton, Kenneth Healy, Brian Mahoney

U8/10 Hurling Blitz involving Castleconnor, James Stephens(Ballina), Western Gaels and Tourlestrane

U16 Div 2 League

Castleconnor 7-10 v Coolaney/Mullinabreena 1-19

Despite conceding 20 scores the u16 lads minus a few lads ag an Gaeltacht agus ar laethana saora, managed to win a very entertaining game. Our ability to get goals when needed was the main difference however the point scoring of the opposition was very impressive. We lead at half time 2-5 v 0-9 with the goals from Thomas Langan and Eli O'Neill. We lead throughout the second half however it was down to a point at one stage and 2 twice, but goals from Langan, O'Neill, James Rafter and Cathal Feeney secured victory. We wait and see if we are in the shield or cup semifinals now.

Team: Liam Donegan, Gordon McHale, Fergal Boland, Daniel Ruane, Colm Naughton, Patrick Cooney, Ronan Wilson, Andrew Blakeney, Dáire Barrins, Oisín Flynn, Eli O'Neill, Thomas Langan, Cathal Feeney, James Rafter

Benson Cup

Castleconnor 1-13 v St.Pats 0-15

The team had a very exciting win on Sunday in Skreen against St.Pats. We were losing 1-3 v 0-9 at half time the goal scored by Seán Carrabine after Kevin Langan was taken down with points from Alan Cawley and Crouch Howley. It took us 20mins to get on level terms in the second half and with 4 minutes remaining we trailed by 2 points but points from Seán, Paul Flynn and Luke Munnelly saw us reach the semifinals where we play St.Johns next Sunday away in Carraroe at 1pm

Team: Kenneth Healy, Ronan Keane, Keith Earlis, Niall Judge, Alan Cawley, John McDonnell, Anto Kilcullen, Kevin Langan, Doogie Kilcullen, Benny Foody, Seán Carrabine, Stephen Durkan, Paul Flynn, Crouch Howley Luke Munnelly

Hurling matches U12 and U14 this week

U12 Hurling league

Castleconnor 3 v 3 Benbulben Gaels

Played on Tuesday evening at home this was a right ding-dong battle with some excellent hurling played by both despite the low scoring. At the end of the quarters it was 0-0 1-1 2-2 and 3-3, with the game in the balance all the way. Dara Stenson, Michael Sheridan and Eoghan Durkan were the scorers with Ailish Quinn both saving goals and then a serious threat when put into the forwards.

U14 League playoff

Castleconnor 0-5 v Tubbercurry/Cloonacool 3-0

A playoff for the league final took place on Wednesday evening at home to the physically stronger away team. Our team who are all eligible next year at this grade put in a great hours work and had Tubber handing on at the end. At halftime we trailed 0-2 v 2-0 with both of the goals coming from long range efforts. There was some great hurling on show in the second half as our more wristy hurlers took the bigger lads on and almost came out with a win where the opposition keeper was excellent in the second half. Team: William Foody, Conor McAloon, Seán Donnegan, Michael Sheridan, Lee Gilmartin, Paul Ruane, Darragh Flynn, Cian Flynn, Eoghan Durkan, Stephen Rogan, Jack Byron, Dara Stenson, Neil Rafter, Seamus Foody, Oisín Quinn

3rd Annual Michael Cawley Sligo 7's Memorial Blitz

On Saturday 1st July 2017 Sligo Ladies football community will once again gather at Castleconnor GAA pitch to remember a stalwart of ladies GAA Michael Cawley and a former club official of Castleconnor GAA club.

The Michael Cawley Sligo 7's in aid of Croí, the west of Ireland Cardiac foundation is a blitz event for ladies gaelic teams across Sligo and Mayo.

The event is a fitting tribute to Michael an early advocate for ladies GAA in Sligo. The success of an any charity event like this relies thoroughly on the good will and community spirit of those who give of their time and energy, qualities one equates readily with the memory of Michael.

The Cawley family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Caslteconnor GAA club, Sligo ladies GAA and all those who helped out, participated in and supported the blitz to date.

This year Mayo Clubs will cross the border to challenge the undefeated Eoghan Rua's claim to the Michael Cawley Memorial cup. Castleconnor ladies will again enter a team of players who were mentored by the main man Michael.

So please save the date and join us for a day of sport and good will, kick off is 10am to approx. 3pm.

If you would like to help in anyway on the day, please do not hesitate to contact Pamela, 0874116597,Yvonne 0879902511, Lorraine 0876184677 or Noreen 0868510625

Moloney's Supervalu Behind The Ball promotion

Thanks to John and Edel Moloney and the staff of Moloneys Supervalu who have made Castleconnor GAA club one of the clubs in the area they are getting behind by nominating Castleconnor for gear for the underage teams (U6-U12) in the form of balls and equipment for the teams.

You can help by collecting coupons/tokens everytime you shop and putting them in the Castleconnor box.

https://www.facebook.com/SuperValuIreland/videos/1503702469680835/

Frank Kelly 5km Milk Run

This years run takes place on July 16th and for 2017 the route will be run in the opposite direction which will minimise time on the N59 Sligo-Ballina road. This is the 5th year the run takes place in memory of legend Frank Kelly.

The run will take place at 1pm July 16th with registration from 11am. Entry fees are Adults = €10, Kids = €5 and Family (2 adults and 2xu16s) = €25

PRO News June 19

National Schools

Corballa NS competed in the 5-7 teacher category for the first time this year and after losing the hurling final a few weeks back they made sure not to lose on Sunday in Markievicz Park with a great performance to win the title.

Well done to the lads, coaches, teachers and supporters. There was a reception(and a bonfire) at the centre afterwards for this special group of players. Well done all

County Matters

Sligo had a good win on Saturday evening in glorious sunshine against Antrim and now face Meath in the next round of the qualifiers in Navan, if they didn't play 7 subs!!!!

Mayo got a handy home draw again against Derry There is an u16 Sligo v Mayo match taking place in Corballa on Friday evening at 7 so come up and support our local lads Ronan Wilson and James Tully.

Benson cup

The intermediate team played Bunninadden in the Benson Cup on Sunday at 12. This was a tight game throughout with the sides turning over at halftime 1-7 v 2-7 to the Bunnies. With 12 minutes to go we were level 1-15 v 3-9 but in a display where Sean Carrabine scored 4 goals and Kevin Langan got 8 points we won 4-15 v 3-10. The current table in the Benson cup sees us joint top. We are away to Pats next Sunday at 1

U12 Hurling

The lads have a home game against Benbulben Gaels on Tuesday at 7pm

U14 hurling

The team are in the hurling playoff this Wednesday evening when we host Tubbercurry Cloonacool at Corballa.

U14 football

We play in the cup semifinal away to the best team in the league St.Michaels on Friday evening in Ballintogher. Wishing all the team the best in this.

Division 4

It was a home fixture on Friday evening against Coolaney Mullinabreena. It was an older group of players who found the hot weather hot hot hot but kept going till the end with buckets of water being used to cool down some of them losing 4-8 v 0-9. We are away to Molaise Gaels on Friday evening.

Lotto

There was no winner of the lotto jackpot of €10200 held in Muddys on Saturday night with the numbers pulled 20 33 34 38. The 3 x €50 winners were Eugene Langan, Noel O'Dowd and Maura Noone. New jackpot is €10300 in Mahoneys Saturday night

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PRO News June 13

posted 13 Jun 2017, 10:41 by Bart Barrins

Lotto

Latest draw held in Mahoneys on Saturday night for €10100. Numbers drawn were 2 5 13 34. There was no winner. The 3 x €50 winners were Eric Blakeney, Stork Feeney and Dolores Flanagan. Next Saturdays lotto in Muddys will be for €10200. Thanks to all our supporters

U8/U10

Our teams were visitors to Knockmore on Wednesday evening when all had a great time and showed off great team ethics and skillsets. A great evening was had by all

U12 hurling

We were away to league leaders Naomh Eoin last Tuesday evening in Sligo and despite a strong performance we came up short to the competition favourites 9 v 5. Benbulben Gaels are visitors to Corballa this day week

Schools football

Congratulations and best of luck to the Corballa NS boys team and mentors who have reached the Sligo county final for 4/5 teacher schools. The final is next Sunday in Markievicz Park. Bring it home lads

U14 hurling

It was a proud evening for the club last Friday when 5 lads (it would have been 6 except Stephen Rogan was away to Abbottstown in Dublin to represent Sligo in the All Ireland Feilé skills competition) played for Sligo in their Connacht games versus Mayo and Galway. Well done to all involved especiall Cian Flynn, Dáire Flynn, Seán Donnegan, Lee Gilmartin and William Foody. A few pics of the lads and supporters

Junior football

The team had a busy few days last week with games against Owenmore Gaels on Wednesday evening and away to Calry on Saturday evening. In both games we started well however after that we succumbed in both cased losing by 10 points both times. This Friday evening the team have a home game v Coolaney/Mullinabreena at 8pm

Intermediate

The team had a very productive challenge versus Ardnaree last weekend. This weekend with Sligo playing on Saturday there is a Benson cup fixture on Sunday at 1pm in Corballa.

U14 football

We received a walkover from Easkey last week in the league but play them tomorrow in a challenge at home. We await clarification on the league ssemifinals after finishing 3rd in the league.

County matters

Well not a good day for our Mayo club members on Sunday so for the second year both Sligo and Mayo are on the qualifier track early. In fact we can meet again later in the championship.

In the preceeding game on Sunday Barry Judge and his band of merry umpires officiated at the Galway v Mayo U17 Connacht semi final in very very windy Sunday. Umpire of the day award was presented to Doogie Kilcullen mainly for wearing a tie during the game. We even got the Sunday game background for it

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4 Apr

Membership

Have to start with membership today as we are now in April and with the start of the month is the start of the insurance year in GAA so if you or your child plays or trains without membership paid, they/you are not insured. Please make every effort to get it sorted asap.

There is a registration night at the centre tomorrow Wednesday evening 7-8pm. It can also be given to team managers and of course can also be paid online at

http://castleconnor.sligo.gaa.ie/membership_2016_-_pay_here_2.html

Pella

The pella season has finished for the moment as teams move outdoors. There were great turnouts at all the sessions and below are pics of the u8 and u10 teams that took part.

U12

The U12 team start the season with a match this evening versus Eastern Harps. Throw in is at 6:30pm so hopefully you can make it out to support.

U14

The u14 team are in action on Thursday evening when they have Coolaney/Mullinabreena as visitors to Corballa in the second round of the league. Throw in 6:30pm

U16

The team had a bye this week but are down to play away to Tourlestrane next Monday evening at 7pm. There will be training on Thursday evening.

Minor

We had a challenge against ArdMoy McHales (Ardagh, Moygownagh, Lahardane) in Moygownagh last Thursday evening going down to a scoreline of 3-14 v 3-9. This is a very young team but after a shaky first 10 minutes came right back into the game.

Senior

The start of the league season is upon us and the team travel to Buninnadden on Sunday afternoon with a throw in of 1pm in the county division 2 league.

County scene

Hard luck to Seán , Jason and the Sligo U21 team who lost out to Galway in the Connacht final on Saturday evening after extra time. It was an excellent game despite the result.

Kevin Mc had a better result on Sunday when winning against Louth, however David Carrabine and Sinead Naughton lost to Leitrim and Clare respectively.

Micheál Cahill and the Sligo minors lost their first game on Saturday to neighbours Mayo in the Connacht league. Surprisingly there is not one Mayo player from the surrounding parishes on their panel. Mayo left it late on Sunday but came through in the end versus Donegal.

Oisín Flynn and Liam Donnegan were part of the Sligo u15 team that defeated Fermanagh on Saturday afternoon.

And referee Barry Judge was running the sideline in Carrick on Sat for Leitrim v Waterford and the sideline official for Galway v Kildare on Sun, even getting onto the Sunday night tv schedule

Where are they now?!

2 past players (but still have something to offer no doubt

) were out and about at the weekend with showjumper Richard Howley home for the weekend from the UK and Patrick Cleary on Ocean FM. Richard has had a very successful year winning a number of showjumping grand prixs in Ireland, UK and Germany.

Patrick was interviewed by Ocean FM at the start of Organ donor week this week. Go to Ocean Fm to hear it back and remember organ donor week- get your card

Handball

Rachel Coggins was unfortunate losing an U12 Connacht final on Sunday. Eilish Quinn is currently preparing for her Connacht final later in the month. Good luck Eilish

Congrats

A big congratulations to Paul, Louise and Matthew Kilcullen who welcomed baby Niall into their family last week. Also to Michelle and Matt Geraghty on their son Seán (or is it Seánín like his uncle).

29 Mar

Race night

A great night was had by all at the race night which was organised very successfully by the senior team. 10 races, lots of prize and plenty of craic. Thanks to all who took part, sponsored horses and races and those who attended and helped out.

Lotto

The lotto draw for €1200 took place on Saturday in Mahoneys. Numbers drawn were 4 7 28 30 and there was no winner. There was one match 3 winner Stokane Parents Association on a yearly ticket. Congrats. Next draw will take place in Muddy Burns on April 15th (Easter Saturday)

Membership

Please get your membership dues in asap. Membership covers players and officials insurance so with games now taking place it should be completed. Online membership available at

http://castleconnor.sligo.gaa.ie/membership_2016_-_pay_here_2.html

U10

Our u10 teams provided the halftime entertainment at the Sligo v Offaly NFL game on Sunday in Markievicz Park. Our opposition was Drumcliffe/Rosses Point. Well done to all the boys and girls involved who put on a great show of skills.

U12

The u12 team are training as they prepare for their first game which is next week at home to Eastern Harps. Good luck to all involved.

U14

The team travelled to Ballintogher to take on St.Michaels for their first game of 2017. Missing a few regulars and their first outing of the year told and they went down to a strong home team 6-11 v 1-3

Intermediate

Saturday evening in Corballa the lads had their first outing of 2017 in the Benson cup versus St.Farnans. The ground committee had the pitch in immaculate condition and a good crowd came for the game in the sunny conditions. Starting with 6 lads making their senior debut and a seventh coming on it was a baptism of fire for the youngsters. However they showed they will be here for the long road as after a tentative start they brought themselves back into the game after a bad opening 20 mins. We went down 3-13 v 0-9. No game this weekend. Thanks to Chrissie Flynn for the pics of the game

U16

The team continue to train but have a bye in this weeks league

Minor

As there are no u17s in the club the older minors are training with the senior lads whilst joining with the older u16 lads for one session a week. A challenge on Thursday night in Moygownagh under lights at 8 versus Ardagh

Schools scene

Well done to all the lads in Jesus and Mary who won their Connacht rugby final v Foxford last week. Also to the lads in St.Muredachs who did the same at their level of senior rugby.

County Scene

Well first all congrats to the Sligo U21 squad including our own Jason Earlis and Seán Carrabine who reached the Connacht final. Seán was all over the papers and social media on Thursday. The Connacht final takes place on Saturday evening in Markievicz park at 6pm with Micheál Cahill and the Sligo minors taking the field against Mayo beforehand in the Connacht minor league. Good luck all.

A bad weekend for our other county ballers with Kevin McDonnell and David Carrabine losing with Sligo and London but Mayos Sligo man Tom Parsons scored the decisive score in the Mayo win over Tyrone

Job search initiative

Sligo co board and Leader have a job seeking course created. Details below

A new collaboration between the Sligo LEADER and Sligo GAA County Board, has been launched in the Centre of Excellence Scarden.

The initiative comprises of regular week long job hunting boot camp programmes, combined with GAA coaching skills training. It is available to members of families who are involved with the GAA or interested in getting involved. During the course of the week participants will receive interview skills coaching, CV Clinic, job hunting and networking workshops. Additionally Sligo GAA will facilitate coaching workshops where the participants will obtain coaching badges. This week long camp is an excellent opportunity for GAA enthusiasts throughout the county to avail of the fantastic facilities at Sligo’s Centre of Excellence and the camp is free of charge.

We would like to invite current players, ex players or any persons with an interest or involvement with GAA to apply to take part in the camp. The first week will run from April 3rd to 7th, and anybody interested is asked to apply now as places will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

To apply please email your name, address, club and phone number to; pkilcoyne@sligoleader.com or atighe@sligoleader.com

Alternatively, call Pat on 0871646683.

22Mar

Lotto

Our lotto draw took place last week for €1000 but there was no winner. The numbers drawn were 4 13 16 27. There were 2 match 3's for Patrick Cooney and Seamie Lavin. Next draw takes place this Saturday night at the race night for €1200

Race night

REMINDER - the senior players are holding a race night this Saturday for the club and are asking for your support

Membership

Thanks to all who have paid their dues for 2017. Payments can also be made to team managements at training\coaching or of course online at http://castleconnor.sligo.gaa.ie/membership_2016_-_pay_here_2.html

Pitchside Hoardings

The majority of the pitchside hoardings are due for renewal, so if you wish to purchase or renew please contact the committee (if they do not get you first )about this 3 year deal. Committee members will be making contact with current holders and prospective new signs.Please support our sponsors

U14

The u14 team make their first start to the year when they travel to Ballintogher on Sunday morning to take on St.Michaels. Good luck to the team and management for the coming year. Below is fixtures for the ballers and hurlers at this age for league

Intermediate

The mens senior team take on St.Farnans this Saturday afternoon at home in the Benson Cup. The game throws in at 5pm.

U16

The lads continue to train but their next game is now not till April 10th after Easkey pulled out of the league at the weekend.

Minor

Training for this group takes place Thursday evening and it is hoped to have a challenge for them next wekend.

Hurling

The U14 hurling squad are back in training as they prepare to take part in the U14 Féile competition. They are trying to qualify for the All Ireland Feile na nÓg during the summer

County scene

Not a good weekend for the local teams or players with Kevin Mc and the Sligo lads going down by 3 in Longford, David Carrabine and London losing to Wexford and Mayo losing to Cavan though a certain Cavan clubman wanted me to say how it was a great feeling going into work yesterday morning!

However Sinead Naughton was on a winning team when the Sligo ladies defeated Kildare in the midlands in the national league on Saturday.

Condolences

It was a great shock when the word reached us on Saturday evening of the untimely death of Peter Naughton. The club send their condolences to Mary, Patrick, Lorraine and Kieran, grandchildren and all the Naughton and Gordon families. Peter, I think it would be fair to say wouldn't have been known for his footballing skills but he put us all to shame in December 2015 when he won the Player of the match award at our annual charity match (Kicking for Kidneys) that year. Slán agus beannacht Dé Peter

13 Mar

Race night

The senior players are holding a race night Saturday week for the club and are asking for your support

Membership

Pitchside Hoardings

U16

Well the lads produced one hell of a performace on Sunday which anyone that was there was extremely proud of. Firstly thanks to all parents who offered lifts to the team. It was great to be over-subscribed. As with our challenge game last week we were slow to get going and trailed 1-9 v 0-4 at the break. The second half every single one of them played as if their lives depended on it and the great thing was the calmness they went about the job. Having leveled with 5 minutes to go following goals from Ronan Wilson and Eli O'Neill and a rake of points from Oisín Flynn, they did not panic when they went behind again by a point and Eli was on hand to guide the last chance to the net from a long range free by Oisín.

To be honest on the sideline it was so exciting in the second half I did not know the score in the end or who scored for us!. Team, Liam Donnegan, Daniel Ruane, Fergal Boland, Gordon McHale, Patrick Cooney, Eli O'Neill, Colm Naughton, Ronan Wilson, Andrew Blakeney, James Tully, Oisín Flynn, Rian Winters, Dáire Barrins, Matthew Blakeney, Owen Gillard. Subs Cathal Feeney, Eoin Duffy, James Rafter

Training on Thursday evening at 7.

These lads have never topped a group so I was sent this screenshot by a number of them last night

U14

Training for this group is taking place on Monday evenings

Senior

The team are training during the week and at the weekend. Good numbers so far with a very young squad. The first game will be in the Benson cup the weekend of Mar25/26 at home to St.Farnans

Minor

Training for this group takes place Thursday evening and it is hoped to have a challenge for them next wekend.

Hurling

The U14 hurling squad are back in training as they prepare to take part in the U14 Féile competition. They are trying to qualify for the All Ireland Feile na nÓg during the summer

Pella

Pella continues on Wednesday evening for the U8/10s and on Thursday evening for the U12 group

Handball

A good weekend for the handballers with wins in Connacht for Jason Earlis, Aoife Quinn and Michael Murphy against opposition from Leitrim, Mayo and Galway

Congrats

Well done to all involved with the play over the weekend which was a great success. It was a busy weekend for Jason Earlis between play, handball semifinals, county u21 training and club training. Sure the play must have been like a break!!

Well done to Patrick Cleary on his award and to Niall Judge and Paul Flynn on their Economics awards with Muredachs

Condolences

To Margaret McPhee and family on the death of her mother Peggy(Quay) we send our condolences

The family of Michael Murphy Glann, especially Catherine Langan, Kathleen Jones and Mai Foody we send our condolences.

6 Mar

Monthly meeting

The March monthly meeting for the club will take place tomorrow Tuesday March 7th at 8:30pm. New members always welcome.

Membership

Thanks to all who have paid their dues for 2017. There will be another membership night on Wednesday evening March 8th. Payments can also be made to team managements or of course online at http://castleconnor.sligo.gaa.ie/membership_2016_-_pay_here_2.html

Pitchside Hoardings

U16

The team played achallenge against Bonniconlon yesterday. They start their league proper in Kent Park in Marys next Sunday morning at 11 so an early start for all travelling. Training Thursday evening at 7 outside

U14

Training for this group is taking place on Monday evenings

Senior

The team are training during the week and at the weekend. Good numbers so far with a very young squad.

Minor

Training for this group is starting this week, probably on Thursday evening.

Hurling

The U14 hurling squad are back in training as they prepare to take part in the U14 Féile competition. They are trying to qualify for the All Ireland Feile na nÓg during the summer

Pella

Pella continues on Wednesday evening for the U8/10s and on Thursday evening for the U12 group

Western Care Press Release

This is the first time I remember us being issued as a press release so thanks to Joe and all in Western Care for this and like Joe I would like to thank Chrissy Flynn for pics on the night (I forgot last week

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PRESS RELEASE

Western Care Association

Thursday, 02 March 2017

Castleconnor Community raises €6,700 for Western Care Local Services

The proceeds of ‘Be a Player for Western Care’ the fourth annual benefit match held in Castleconnor GAA Club on December 27th last were presented to Western Care in Muddy Burns Bar and Restaurant, Corballa recently. The event itself was a tremendous success with a large turnout on the day and raised a total of €6,700 for the Association’s Beehive Resource Centre, Ballina. Speaking at the presentation evening Gerry Healy, Chairman of Castleconnor GAA Club thanked the organising committee and the local community for their hard work and support for the benefit matches which have raised in the region of €22,000 for local causes and charities over the past four years. Joe Brett, Fundraising Manager, Western Care Association, thanked everybody who had supported the event, particularly the many sponsors and also paid special tribute to Ann Judge and the organising committee who worked tirelessly on organising the event in the lead up to Christmas. Olivia Brown, Social Care Leader at the Beehive Centre, thanked the GAA club for choosing Beehive to be this year’s beneficiary of the annual charity match and stated that the service users, their families and staff greatly appreciated their support. She thanked the organising committee, the sponsors and the Castleconnor community who had been so generous with their support. This help was coming at a very opportune time as the service are about to move to a new premises in Ballina.

Captions for Photos by Christina Flynn

Photographed at the presentation of the proceeds of ‘Be a Player for Western Care’ held in Muddy Burns Bar & Restaurant, Corballa are: Sharron McAndrew, Dolores Connolly, Joe Brett, Olivia Brown, Western Care Association, Ann Judge Organising Committee, Gerry Healy, Chairman, Castleconnor, GAA Club, Ann Regan, Western Care’s Beehive Resource Centre, Ballina.

Photographed at the presentation of the proceeds of ‘Be a Player for Western Care’ held in Muddy Burns Bar & Restaurant, Corballa are: Darren Ruane, Gerry Healy and Ronan Keane, Castleconnor, GAA Club, Ann Judge and Breege Carrabine, Organising Committee, Marion Orme, Joe Brett, Fundraising Manager, Western Care Association and Olivia Brown, Ann Regan, Sharron McAndrew and Dolores Connolly, Western Care’s Beehive Resource Centre, Ballina.

County scene

Good win for Sligo against Laois which was a good come from behind victory. The less said about the Mayo forwards in the Dublin game the better I'd say.

Well done also to David Carrabine who I missed out on last week where he scored a goal for London in their match with Wicklow. This weekend he was also involved in their match versus Limerick

Good luck

Good luck to all involved with the play this weekend in the centre Fri, Sat and Sunday

Congrats

Happy retirement to Eddie Naughton who it is hard to miss out walking most times someone is up at the pitch.

Congrats to Oisín and Ashling Mullarkey and Arwen O'Neill who were winners in the Sligo community games cross country running last week.

Well done to underage coach Wayne Egan on his national award last week

Membership

Pitchside Hoardings

The majority of the pitchside hoardings are due for renewal, so if you wish to purchase or renew please contact the committee (if they do not get you first

) about this 3 year deal. Committee members will be making contact with current holders and prospective new signs in the coming days.

Presentation and celebration night

A very enjoyable night in Muddys was held on Saturday with a good crowd present. It was a busy night with first Geraldine Ruane and family receiving her cheque for €8200 she won in our club lotto a few weeks back.

After this, the presentation to Western Care Beehive Centre Ballina of the proceeds from the Christmas charity match was made to Joe Brett. A figure of €6700 was raised which was a phenomal figure, so thanks to all who supported it, sponsored or participated or helped out in any way and especially to the organising committee. As Joe said it will be put to go use as they are moving from their old location on Crossmolina road to a new premises currently.

We then continued to celebrate our victories in the Sligo club ground of the year 2016 and Connacht club ground of the year 2016 whilst the current lotto draw was taking place which turned out to be a winning night also with the numbers of 4 11 17 22 drawn and Aoibhe Barrins Fiddaun (a yearly ticket as was Geraldines)the sole winner of €2400. Congrats Aoibhe (and remember to take out the family at least once on it)

An enjoyable night with a lot of celebrating and money being handed over (€17300, phew)

Underage coaches

Eamon Cawley the club Coiste na nÓg chair is having a quick meeting on Tuesday evening in the community centre at 9pm for team coaches for u12 to minor.

U16

The team have a challenge match arranged for next Sunday in Corballa v Bonniconlon at 11:45 and the following week start their league proper in Kent Park in Marys. Training Thursday evening at 7 outside

Fixtures for the league below

U14

Training for this group starts tonite. Good luck to all involved

Senior

The team are training during the week and at the weekend. Good numbers so far with a very young squad.

Minor

Training for this group is starting this week, probably on Thursday evening.

Hurling

The U14 hurling squad are back in training as they prepare to take part in the U14 Féile competition. They are trying to qualify for the All Ireland Feile na nÓg during the summer

Pella

Pella continues on Wednesday evening for the U8/10s and on Thursday evening for the U12 group

Ladies Football

The Eoghan Rua dinner dance took place a few weeks back, where they celebrated their great year of 2016 with county titles in a lot of underage grades and of course the Intermediate league/championship/Mícheál Cawley 7a side titles. It was great to see so many of our past underage girl stars receiving medals and awards. For pictures of the event go to https://www.facebook.com/eoghanrualadiesgaa/

Below is Niamh Jacob and Sophie Barrins who received the Player and Young player of the year awards and Ibntermediate captain Lorraine Tuffy

County Scene

The Sligo team went down to their first defeat in the league up in Belfast on Sunday. No consolation to Kevin Mc getting an 8 player rating, the best of the Sligo team. Mayo had an easy win in Castlebar on Saturday. Our lads with the county minors and u21s and development squads continue to train.

Girls from the parish involved with Sligo (Amie Cawley-Fox Sinead Naughton along with our local selector Liam Naughton) traveled to Laois for the LGFA division 2 game on Sunday but did not get the win.

Handball

Well done to all the young handballers who participated in the county finals that were held in the centre on Sunday. The Connacht finals take place again in the centre on Sunday. Report from weekend below

February 21st

Celebration night

There is a FREE celebration night in Muddys this Saturday evening from 9:30pm.On the night the Christmas Charity match proceeds will be presented to Western Care, Geraldine Ruane will be presented with her winning lotto prize, we will celebrate our club winning Sligo and Connacht club grounds of the year 2016 and finally the fortnightly lotto will also take place.

If you are around call in.

Membership

There will be another registration night Wednesday night (tomorrow) 6:30 to 7:30.

As always you can pay online

http://castleconnor.sligo.gaa.ie/membership_2016_-_pay_here_2.html

Pella

Pella continues for the youngsters with u8and u10 on Wed and the u12 team out Thur.

Lotto

The lotto draw takes place Saturday night for €2400. It can be played locally (Mahoneys, Muddys, Judges, Checkout, Centra, Paddy Macs, Igoe butchers, Hopkins, Top Oil) or online at https://game.smartlotto.ie/game/supporter_home/100

GAA Amigos

The finals of West Sligo GAA Amigos took place in the centre on Wednesday evening with a large crowd in attendance. 16 schoolss and 50 kids took part. Thanks to local organiser Philip McAloon who got everything ready. Unfortunately none of the local schools won (though the Quay could still win in Mayo)

County scene

Well done to Mícheál Cahill and the Sligo minors on winning their first game in the Connacht minor league versus Longford on Saturday. Mícheál scored a point and started at full forward. Proud father and even prouder Mayo man Michael senior was seen out and about wearing a Sligo jersey on Saturday evening

U16

The u16 lads are back in training as of last night and with it being mid term they are also training again Thursday evening at 7.

Handball

Well done to Michael Murphy on winning a Connacht title at the weekend defeating Galway in the final

Handball Feb 10th

Good luck to all the National School handballers in the parish representing Corballa, Stokane, Carra and their counties Sligo and Mayo in the Connacht National schools finals this weekend

William and Seamus Foody

Ailish and Oisín Quinn

Carly Cooney

Darragh Bourke

Jan17

Awards

On Friday evening in the Connacht centre of Excellence we were overjoyed when it was revealed we had been selected as the Connacht GAA Club Ground of the Year for 2016. This is both a huge honour and reward for all who have envisioned and developed the magnificent facilities we have at our disposal in the club and most importantly in the Community. Congrats and thank you to anyone who helped in gaining this award.

More Awards

An hour after the news in Ballyhaunis it was the turn of underage player Matthew Blakeney along with his classmate Mark McDermott. Appearing on the 9 o clock news they won runner up in the overall group award at the BT Young Scientist Exhibition in the RDS in Dublin for their project.

Also competing were Andrew Blakeney(Highly commended) and Brian Durkan. Well done to all

Other awards

Lotto

In a mad weekend the lotto draw for €8200 took place on Saturday night in Muddy Burns. The numbers drawn were 7 10 23 28 and there was a WINNER Geraldine Ruane Killanley with her yearly ticket

Well done Geraldine and family. Thanks to all who support the lotto from shops, sellers and buyers. We start again

Membership

Due for payment now. A registration evening will take place but in the meantime you can pay online at

http://castleconnor.sligo.gaa.ie/membership_2016_-_pay_here_2.html

PHEW - isn't that enough excitement for this week!!

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