Weekly News 2025
19th May 2025
Reminder that the G4M&O train every Monday evening from 8-9PM in Riverstown Park. We welcome any new members and no experience is required, open to all females over 25
The Senior Div 1 team had a good 1-17 to 1-9 win over St Molaise Gaels on Saturday and now take on Tourlestrane away next Saturday at 7.00PM.
The Senior Div 3 team drew with Eastern Harps at home last Friday on a scoreline of 0-16 to 1-13. The team was: Jack Duignan, Sam Tuohy, Declan Willis, Mikey Barry, Jack Brehony (0-5), Gavin McMorrow, Arron Coleman, Patrick Kenny, George Barlow (0-1), Conor Kearns, Darragh Hailstones (0-6), Brendan Hailstones, Steven Willis (0-3), Seamus Hailstones, Niall Kenny (0-1). Subs: Sean Kelly for J Duignan, Luke Flynn for B Hailstones, James Carroll for G Barlow, Jack Tuohy for S Tuohy, Conor McMorrow for N Kenny, Darragh McKeon for S Hailstones. They now play St Farnans away next Sunday at 2.00PM.
The U18 boys play Tourlestrane in the B2 Shield final at home on Tuesday at 6.30PM.
The U15 boys lost the A quarter final to St Mary's last Monday on a scoreline of 3-15 to 3-10.
The U14 girls Division 3 team play Geevagh/St Michaels on Tuesday in Geevagh at 7.00PM.
The U14 girls Division 4 team lost to St Molaise Gaels in their final group game on a scoreline of 1-17 to 3-7. The team was: Shauna McTiernan, Aoife O'Connor, Ciara Byrne, Lauren Orr, Bronagh Conlon, Lauren Kearns Chapman, Sarah Jayne Scanlon, Savannah Cox, Niamh Kennedy, Amy Edwards (1-4), Victoria Barlow (2-1), Kate Jinks (0-2), Hollie White sub used: Aoife Garry.
The U13 boys received a walk over from Calry/St Joseph's last Friday. They now play Ballymote/Bunninadden in Bunninadden. on Friday at 7.00PM.
The U11 girls play Eoghan Rua 2 at home on Friday at 7.00PM.
The U11 boys are away to St Molaise Gaels on Tuesday at 7.00PM while the U9 boys play St Molaise Gaels at home on Wednesday at 6.30PM.
The U10 and U8 girls have a busy week with 2 games. Geevagh and St Michael's provide the opposition on Monday at 6.45PM and St Mary's on Wednesday at 7.30PM, both at home.
The U7 boys and girls enjoyed their first outing for the club on Thursday last. Thanks to Ballymote for hosting.
The Shamrock Gaels All Stars for children with additional needs continues on Saturday mornings at 9AM in Riverstown Park. If you are interested or know any family who may be interested please message the club or contact Marina Swann on 086 8589048.
The winner of the 50/50 draw last week was Paul Brennan who won €789.
Well done to Sligo LGFA U18 team and Gaels players Leanne Galvin, Aoibhinn Conlon and Ciara Gilligan who won the Connacht U18B title last week.
The 2025 Cúl Camp portal is now open with the Shamrock Gaels camp taking place from 28th July to Aug 1st - book now on https://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/
12th May 2025
The Shamrock Gaels All Stars for children with additional needs and their families returns this Saturday 17th May at 9AM in Riverstown Park. If you are interested or know any family who may be interested please message the club or contact Marina Swann on 086 8589048.
The Div 4 Men's team lost 1-14 to 0-10 away to Coolera/Strandhill last Friday. The team was: Eoin McDermott, John Craig, Diarmuid Jinks, Shane Dwyer, Niall Whelan, Shane McCann, Sam Tuohy, Adrian McCann, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Brian Dwyer, Keith Candon (0-7), Keith McMorrow (0-1), Martin McMahon, Adam Kearns, PJ Regan. Subs: Joe Quinn (0-1), Eoin Dwyer, Darragh Merrick, Gavin McMorrow, Ultan McKenna, Charles Daigne, Paddy O'Grady (0-1).
The Div 3 men's team lost the Spring League final to St Farnans on Saturday on a scoreline of 1-12 to 1-11. The team was: Sean Kelly, Sam Tuohy (0-1), Declan Willis, Mikey Barry, Gavin McMorrow, Seamus Hailstones, Jack Brehony, Patrick Kenny, David Barlow, Conor Kearns. Conor McMorrow (0-1), Steven Willis, George Barlow, James Foley (0-2), Darragh Hailstones (0-3), Niall Kenny (1-1). Subs: Steven Willis (0-3) for C McMorrow, Aaron Coleman for G McMorrow, Jack Duignan for S Kelly, Johnny Quinn for D Hailstones, Dylan Willis for J Foley. They now play Eastern Harps in the league at home on Friday at 7.30PM.
The Div 1 men's team play St Molaise Gaels at home next Saturday at 6.30PM.
The U15 girls competed in Feile last Monday. We recorded a good win over Geevagh/St Michaels but lost to strong opposition from Coolera/Strandhill, Calry/St Joseph's and St Mary's in the other games. It was a busy day in very warm conditions where all 14 girls played their part. The team was: Amy Edwards, Sophie Edwards, Clodagh Galvin, Rebecca Garry, Sinead Gilligan, Meabh Tonry, Kate Flaherty, Ciara Scanlon, Ciara Byrne, Lauren Kearns Chapman, Lauren Dorey, Siofra Duignan, Eva Callaghan and Eva Usher.
The U15 boys play St Mary's in the A league Quarter final at home on Monday at 7.00PM.
The U14 Division 4 girls play St Molaise Gaels on Friday at 6.30PM in Riverstown Park.
The U13 boys came out winners against Owenmore Gaels in a very entertaining game last Friday on a scoreline of 2-15 to 2-10.
The team was: Conan Sweeney, Cillian Conboy, Brian Merrick, Kian Burns, Caelan Flynn, Darragh Quigley (1-10), Daire Flynn, Niall Usher (0-4), Dylan Leydon (0-1), Michael O'Connor, Maverick Lyons, Frankie Willis, Leo Byrne, Euan Bergin (1-0), Daithi Scanlon, Alfie McTiernan and Ben Caliendo. They now play Calry/St Josephs on Friday at home at 6.00PM.
The U12 girls played Geevagh/St Michaels last Friday and showed some great skills during the game. They now face Tourlestrane on Monday at 7.00PM in Riverstown Park.
The U11 girls played St Nathys away on Friday last in an entertaining game with the girls showing great improvements every week.
The winner of the 50/50 special bank holiday draw was Debbie Thompson who won €1,000.
Best wishes to all the boys and girls from the club who are making their Communions and Confirmation last Saturday and in the coming week.
Well done and congratulations to Arrow Harps Senior Ladies who won the Connacht Shield Final at the weekend.
The club wish to express sympathy with Margaret, John, Eugene and Kathleen Galvin and the wider Galvin family and friends on the passing of Padraig. Padraig's grandchildren Penny, Karl, Victoria, Leanne and Clodagh all play with the Gaels. The Monday morning 'Tea in the Park' due to start tomorrow has been postponed as a mark of respect for Padraig.
5th May 2025
The Gaelic for Mother's and Others (G4M&O) are back training every Monday from 8-9PM in Riverstown Park. It's a fun way to meet new people and no experience or fitness level required. New members always welcome, just join on Monday at 8PM.
Our Saturday morning coaching continues for all boys and girls aged 4-10. Any enquiries please contact Michelle on 087 6157455.
Well done to our Senior Ladies team who got their second win of the league away to St Pats/St Farnans on a scoreline of 3-11 to 3-7. The team was: Hannah Hargadon, Aoibhinn Conlon, Amy Healy, Ava Lyons, Leanne Galvin, Louise Merrick, Naomh Quinn, Nola Eivers (0-2), Ciara Gilligan, Katie Gilligan (0-3), Chloe McTiernan (0-3), Hannah Willis (0-1), Alaleasha Sweeney (1-2), Jane Benson (2-0), Emma Rainey. subs used Aisling Dwyer, Molly Kearns Chapman and Makayla McLoughlin. They now play Geevagh in their final group game next Sunday at home at 10.30AM.
The Men's Div 1 team lost to Coolera/Strandhill 1-14 to 1-11 last Saturday. There is no game next weekend and their next outing is in two weeks at home to St Molaise Gaels.
The Men's Div 3 team had an impressive 3-7 to 1-12 win over Castleconnor last Friday. The team was: Sean Kelly, Sam Tuohy Paul Brennan, Michael Barry, Seamus Hailstones, Conor Kearns, Jack Brehony, David Barlow, Patrick Kenny, Brendan Hailstones, Darragh Hailstones, James Carroll, Steven Willis, Dylan Willis, James Foley. Subs used: Niall Kenny, Conor McMorrow, George Barlow, Jason Kilkenny. They now play St Farnans next weekend in the Spring League final.
The Men's Div 4 team play Coolera/Strandhill next Friday away at 7.30PM.
The U18 girls lost 5-7 to 3-5 to St Molaise Gaels in the Division 1 Cup semi-final. The team was: Hannah Hargadon, Marissa Hamilton, Leah Coleman, Molly Kearns Chapman, Aaleasha Sweeney, Maya Wojciechoowska, Ava Lyons (0-1), Katie Gilligan, Hannah Rainey, Orlaith Scanlon (0-1), Aisling Dwyer (1-0), Penny Barlow (2-3), Isabelle Clancy sub used: Clodagh Galvin.
The U18 boys lost to Castleconnor in their final group game of the league.
The U16 girls got their league campaign started on Monday last with a 1-21 to 2-6 win over Eoghan Rua. The team was: Abbie Mc Tiernan, Rachel Mullaney, Aleesha Sweeney, Eva Usher, Molly Kearns Chapman, Leah Coleman, Clodagh Galvin, Penny Barlow, Katie Gilligan, Roisin Kelly, Sophie Edwards, Aisling Dwyer, Ella Thompson, Siofra Deignan, Shanara Middleton. subs used Kaitlyn Henry, Lauren Dorey and Rebecca Garry.
The U15 boys recorded a good 3-17 to 2-14 win over Coolera/Strandhill in their last group game. The team was: Harry Brehony, Philip McManus, Sean Tonry, Wanna Candon, Marc Kenny, Karl Barlow, Leon McMorrow, Ethan Medas, Alan Og Henry, Diarmuid Duffy, Luke Fitzpatrick, Dylan McMorrow, Aaron Brehony, Sam Rainey and Daire Regan. Subs used: Sean Cogan, Sean McMorrow, Shane Henry, Nathan McManus and Cillian Doherty.
The U15 girls participate in Feile this Monday in Geevagh with games commencing at 10.00AM.
The U14 Division 3 girls play Geevagh/St Michael's on Wednesday away at 7.00PM.
The U13 boys had a good 8-16 to 2-9 win over Coolaney/Mullinbreena last Friday. They now play Owenmore Gaels away on Friday at 6.30PM.
The U12 girls played St John's 2 in their first game of go-games. They are away to Geevagh/St Michaels on Friday at 7.00PM.
The U11 girls played both Coolera/Strandhill and Ballymote this week with their skills improving with every game and now play St Nathys away on Friday at 7.00PM.
The U11 boys play Drumcliffe/Rosses Point at home on Tuesday at 6.30PM while the U9 boys play the same opposition away on Wednesday at 7.00PM.
The club wish to express sympathy with the family and relatives of Tommy McDonagh, Ballymote and John Lee, Ballinode who died last week.
28th April 2025
The club wish to extend best wishes to Sergeant Terese Duignan who retired last week after 18 years service in Riverstown and thank her for all the support to the Club over her time in Riverstown. We also wish Fr Yashin the best of luck as he takes up a new role in Roscommon and we welcome Fr Declan Boyce to the parish.
Our annual 50/50 Charity draw takes place tomorrow Monday 28th with this year's chosen charity, North West Hospice. Last year we raised €1,470 and it would be great to match and exceed that number. Get your ticket now before the cut off time of 6PM Monday on www.lottoraiser.ie/shamrockgaels/
The club wish to extend best wishes to Sergeant Terese Duignan who retired last week after 18 years service in Riverstown and thank her for all the support to the Club over her time in Riverstown. We also wish Fr Yashin the best of luck as he takes up a new role in Roscommon and we welcome Fr Declan Boyce to the parish.
It was a great weekend on the football field with all four adult teams winning. First up was our Division 3 team who had a 1-18 to 1-13 win over St Marys on Friday evening. The team was: Sean Kelly, Aaron Coleman, Declan Willis, Mikey Barry, Conor Kearns (0-1), Paul Brennan, Gavin McMorrow, George Barlow, David Barlow, Brendan Hailstones (0-1), Conor McMorrow (0-5), James Carroll (0-3), Niall Kenny (1-4), Darragh Hailstones (0-1), James Foley (0-3). Subs used: Dylan Willis, Patrick Kenny, Jack Brehony. They now play Castleconnor away on Friday at 7.30PM.
Next up were our Senior ladies who got their first win of the league campaign over Coolera/Strandhill on a scoreline 3-10 to 1-7. The team was: Kate Brehony, Eilis O'Connor, Amy Healy, Leanne Galvin, Jade Lyons (1-4), Louise Merrick, Naomh Quinn, Ceili Faughnan (0-1), Ciara Gilligan, Nola Eivers (0-1), Orla Devaney, Hannah Willis, Rachel Boyd, Orlaith Scanlon (2-2), Emma Rainey (0-1). subs used Jane Benson (0-1), Aoibhinn Conlon, Aaleasha Sweeney, Katie Gilligan and Ava Lyons. They now play St Pat's/St Farnans away on Sunday at 10.30PM.
The Div 4 men's team had a good 1-14 to 2-6 win over St Michaels on Sunday morning. The team was: Eoin McDermott, Gavin McMorrow (0-2), Shane McCann, Alan Kelly (0-1), Keith McMorrow (0-2), Ryan Fitzpatrick (1-1), Charles Daigne, Adrian McCann, Adam Kearns, Frank Quinn (0-2), Martin McMahon (0-1), Keith Candon (0-4), Paul Ryan (0-1). Sub used: Diarmuid Jinks. Their next game is away to Coolera/Strandhill on Friday 9th May at 7.30PM.
Our Div 1 team gave an impressive performance in the first round of the league with a 2-17 to 2-12 win over St Marys at home. The Gaels dominated throughout and were ten points up going into the final quarter but playing into a very strong wind left conditions difficult in the closing stages with Mary's capitalising and closing the gap but the Gaels held on to earn a deserved win. They now play Coolera/Strandhill away next Saturday at 6.00PM.
The U18 boys lost 3-7 to 5-5 to Easkey/St Farnans in difficult conditions last Tuesday. The team was: Eli Rogers, Diarmuid Feely, Joseph O’Connor, Clive Barlow, Conor Feeney, Daniel Kearns, Tadhg Kenny, Miceal Garry, Jack Brehony, Eoin Feeney, Fionnan Duffy, Rian Conway, Charlie King, Josh McTiernan, Troy Kelly, subs Alan Og Henry and Dylan McMorrow. They now play Castleconnor away on Tuesday at 6.30PM.
The U18 girls play the league cup semi-final on Thursday at 6.30PM away to St Molaise Gaels.
The U16 girls play Eoghan Rua in the first game of the league at home on Monday at 7.30PM.
The U15 boys lost to Curry last Monday. The team was: Harry Brehony, Eanna Candon, Sean Tonry, Phillip McManus, Eli Cassidy, Karl Barlow, Leon McMorrow, Dylan McMorrow, Marc Kenny, Diarmuid Duffy, Alan Óg Henry, Aaron Brehony, Dáire Regan, Luke Fitzpatrick, Nathan McManus. subs used: Sam Rainey, Oisin Conway and Sean McMorrow. They now play Coolera/Strandhill in the final group game away on Monday at 6.30PM.
The U14 Division 3 girls had a good 4-12 to 2-4 win over St John's 2 last Wednesday. The team was: Abbie McTiernan, Ciara Byrne, Sinead Gilligan, Neveah Cassidy, Aimee Mullaney, Eva Callaghan, Lauren Orr, Rebecca Garry (0-2), Ciara Scanlon (0-5), Amy Edwards (0-2), Alice Foley (1-0), Meabh Tonry (0-1), Kate Flaherty (3-2), Savannah Cox, Kate Murrin subs used: Lauren Kearns Chapman. The girls play their final group game against Geevagh/St Michael's away on Wednesday 7th May.
The U14 Division 4 team suffered their first defeat in a very entertaining high scoring encounter last Friday evening on a scoreline of 5-15 to 6-4. The team was: Shauna McTiernan, Clodagh Galvin, Ciara Byrne, Lauren Orr, Aimee Mullaney, Bronagh Conlon, Lexi Mullaney, Savannah Cox, Sarah Jayne Scanlon, Lauren Kearns Chapman, Kate Jinks, Amy Edwards, Aoife O' Connor, Kate Murrin and Victoria Barlow sub used Aoife Garry. The Division 4 team play their final group game on Friday 16th May against St Molaise Gaels.
The U13 boys lost to Tubbercurry/Cloonacool last Friday. The team was: Conan Sweeney, Leo Byrne, Cillian Conboy, Kian Burns, Caelan Flynn, Brian Merrick, Tommy Ryan, Ben Caliendo, Kaden McGann, Andrew Henry, Maverick Lyons, Micheál O’Connor, Daithi Scanlon (1-0), Alfie McTiernan, Dáire Flynn, and Frankie Willis (1-0). They now play Coolaney/Mullinabreena at home on Friday at 6.30PM.
The U12 girls play St John's 2 in Riverstown Park on Friday at 7.30PM.
The U11 girls had a very enjoyable game against St Molaise Gaels in the first round of their go-games last Monday. The team was: Croiaidh Maguire, Ciara Ryan, Aoife Quigley, Anna McMahon, Nicole McMorrow, Rachel Gillogley, Aimee McMorrow, Lilly Ryan, Robyn Henry, Emily Jinks and Catherine Conlon. They have a busy week coming with games against Coolera/Strandhill on Tuesday at 6.30PM and then Ballymote on Friday at 6.30PM both in Riverstown Park.
The U11 boys play Curry away on Tuesday at 7.00PM while the U9 boys play host to Curry at home on Wednesday at 7.00PM.
21st April 2025
We enter a three week 50/50 bumper draw giveaway with guaranteed jackpots of €1,000 on Monday 21st April and Monday 5th May, while the draw on Monday 28th April will be our Annual Charity draw with 50% of proceeds this year going to the North West Hospice. Play now to be in with a chance to win.
The Senior men are back in action next weekend with all three teams commencing their league campaigns. The Div 3 team take on St Marys at home on Friday at 7.30PM while the Div 4 team take on St Michaels at home on Sunday at 12.00PM and the Div 1 team get their campaign started on Sunday at home to St Marys at 2.00PM.
The Senior Ladies lost 3-14 to 1-6 to a strong Eastern Harps side in the second round of the league. The team was: Kate Brehony, Katie Gilligan, Amy Healy, Ava Lyons, Hannah Willis, Katie Mulligan, Louise Merrick, Jade Lyons (1-0), Nola Eivers (0-2) Naomh Quinn, Ceili Faughnan, Aaleasha Sweeney, Orlaith Scanlon (0-2), Rachel Boyd (0-2), Meave Lyons subs: Hannah Hargadon, Eilis O'Connor, Leah Mullaney, Marissa Hamilton and Leah Coleman. They now play Coolera/Strandhill away next Sunday at 10.30AM.
The U18 boys recorded a good 3-15 to 3-7 win over Tourlestrane last Tuesday. The team was: Eli Rogers, Joseph O’Connor, Dillon Barrett , Clive Barlow, Daniel Kearns, Diarmuid Feely, Jack Brehony, Miceal Garry, Rian Conway, Darragh McKeon, Fionnan Duffy, Charlie King, Josh McTiernan, sub used David Malone. They now play Easkey/St Farnans at home on Tuesday at 6.30PM.
The U18 girls had a good 3-8 to 0-4 win over St Mary's in difficult weather conditions last Friday. The team was: Hannah Hargadon, Leah Mullaney, Marissa Hamilton, Maya Wojciechowska, Ava Lyons, Leah Coleman, Penny Barlow (1-0), Katie Gilligan (0-1), Aaleasha Sweeney (0-1), Orlaith Scanlon (0-1), Hannah Rainey, Isabelle Clancy, Hayley Mullaney (1-3). subs used Molly Kearns Chapman (0-1) and Aisling Dwyer (1-1).
The U15 boys lost to a strong Eastern Harps side last Monday and play Curry away on Monday at the earlier time of 5.30PM.
The U14 Division 3 girls recorded a good 8-13 to 5-7 win over Tourlestrane last week. The team was: Savannah Cox, Neveah Cassidy, Sinead Gilligan, Ciara Byrne, Aimee Mullaney, Bronagh Conlon, Lauren Orr, Eva Callaghan, Rebecca Garry (0-2), Lauren Kearns Chapman, Meabh Tonry (1-1), Amy Edwards (0-2), Kate Murrin (1-4), Abbie McTiernan (6-2), Kate Flaherty sub used: Kate Jinks (0-1). They now play St John's 2 on Wednesday at 7.00PM in Riverstown Park.
The U14 Division 4 girls played Eoghan Rua 2 on Tuesday. In a closely contested first half with only two points separating the sides at half time, the girls came out in the second half and scored 3-4 without reply seeing them finish comfortable winners on a scoreline 5-12 to 3-2. The team was: Lauren Orr, Keeva Clancy, Ciara Byrne, Aimee Mullaney (1-0), Bronagh Conlon, Lauren Kearns Chapman, Sarah Jayne Scanlon (0-1), Savannah Cox (0-2), Lola Cunnane, Amy Edwards (0-2), Kate Jinks (2-2), Hollie White, Kate Murrin (0-3) sub used: Lexi Mullaney (2-2). They now play St Nathy's 2 on Friday at 7.00PM in Riverstown Park.
The U13 boys had a good 6-12 to 4-13 over St Molaise Gaels last Friday. The team was: Conan Sweeney, Daire Flynn, Cillian Conboy, Kian Burns, Caelan Flynn, Brian Merrick, Tommy Ryan, Niall Usher (2-3), Dylan Leydon (1-2), Euan Bergin (0-1), Darragh Quigley (3-6), Micheál O’Connor, John Callaghan, Alfie McTiernan, Maverick Lyons, Kaden McGann, Daithi Scanlon and Andrew Henry.
The U11 girls play St Molaise Gaels away on Monday at 5.00PM.
Our U9 and U11 boys had their first outings of 2025 with some very entertaining games against Eastern Harps last week. The U9 boys host Ballymote this Wednesday at home at 7.00PM.
The club wish to express sympathy with the family and relatives of Bridie Fallon, Coolbock who died last week and we also express sympathy with Ciaran Byrne on the passing last week of his father Tom, Rochestown, Cork.
14th April 2025
The Senior team drew 1-12 to 1-12 with Enniscrone/Kilglass at the weekend in the Spring League. They kick off their league campaign in two weeks with a home game against St Marys.
The Senior ladies play Eastern Harps on Tuesday at home at 7.00PM in the second round of the league.
The U18 boys play Tourlestrane away on Tuesday at 6.30PM.
The U18 girls play St Mary's on Friday away at 5.45PM.
The U15 boys had a busy week. First up they played St John's on Monday evening however they lost 5-16 to 3-11. The team was: Harry Brehony, Eli Cassidy, Sean Tonry, Eanna Candon, Marc Kenny, Alan Og Henry, Leon MC Morrow, Ethan Medas, Karl Barlow, Dylan MC Morrow, Diarmuid Duffy, Luke Fitzpatrick, Aaron Brehony, Sam Rainey and Daire Regan. subs used: Sean McMorrow, Sean Cogan, Cillian Doherty. Next up they played St Mary's in a very entertaining game with Gaels coming out on top on a scoreline of 5-10 to 2-11. The team was: Harry Brehony, Phillip Mc Manus, Sean Tonry, Sean Cogan, Leon Mc Morrow, Karl Barlow, Eli Cassidy, Dylan Mc Morrow, Ethan Medas, Diarmuid Duffy, Luke Fitzpatrick, Marc Kenny, Aaron Brehony, Daire Regan, Sean Mc Morrow subs used Sam Rainey, Cillian Doherty, Eanna Candon, Nathan Mc Manus, Oisin Conway and Shane Henry. They now play Eastern Harps at home on Monday evening at 6.15PM.
The U14 girls Division 3 played their first league game against a strong St Pats/St Farnans last Monday in Templeboy. The home side were comprehensive winners on a scoreline of 6-12 to 1-6. The team was Abbie McTiernan, Neveah Cassidy, Sinead Gilligan, Ciara Byrne, Sarah Jayne Scanlon, Eva Callaghan, Lauren Orr, Ciara Scanlon, Rebecca Garry (0-2), Elyse Medas, Alice Foley (0-3), Meabh Tonry, Kate Jinks (1-0), Kate Flaherty (0-1), Amy Edwards. Subs used Savannah Cox, Lauren Kearns Chapman, Aimee Mullaney and Kate Murrin.
The Division 3 team were out again on Wednesday away to Drumcliffe/Rosses Point 2 and we ran out comprehensive winners with a good team performance. The team was: Abbie McTiernan, Savannah Cox, Sinead Gilligan, Ciara Byrne, Sarah Jayne Scanlon, Eva Callaghan, Lauren Orr, Rebecca Garry (1-2), Ciara Scanlon (1-4), Elyse Medas (0-2), Alice Foley (0-3), Meabh Tonry (0-2), Lauren Kearns Chapman, Kate Jinks (1-3), Niamh Kennedy.
The U14 girls Division 4 team played Eastern Harps on Friday in a very entertaining game. The girls worked very hard in warm conditions to come away with a 5-11 to 4-5 win. The team was: Ciara Byrne, Keeva Clancy, Aimee Mullaney, Bronagh Conlon, Lauren Orr, Lauren Kearns Chapman, Sarah Jayne Scanlon, Savannah Cox, Niamh Kennedy, Kate Jinks (0-1), Amy Edwards (2-4), Kate Murrin (3-6), Hollie White and Lola Cunnane.
The Division 3 U14 girls play Tourlestrane on Monday in Riverstown Park at 7.00PM while the Division 4 team play Eoghan Rua 2 on Tuesday in Riverstown Park at 6.30PM.
The U13 boys play St Molaise Gaels at home on Friday at 6.30PM.
The U12 girls play Tourlestrane on Friday at 7.00PM in Riverstown Park while the U11 girls play St Molaise Gaels away at 7.00PM.
The U11 boys play Eastern Harps on Thursday at home at 7.00PM while our U9 boys are away to Eastern Harps on Wednesday at 7.00PM.
The winner of our 50/50 draw last week was Joan Kerrigan who won €870.
The club wish to express sympathy with the family and relatives of Vincent Carty, Ballygawley who died during the week.
7th April 2025
Our Saturday morning coaching returned last Saturday with a fantastic crowd of boys and girls age u6 to u10 enjoying plenty of fun football and sun. Times for training are; u6 and u7 boys and girls 9.45-10.30AM, u9 boys 10.00-11.00AM and u8 girls (born 2017) and u10 girls 10.30-11.30AM in Riverstown Park. All new members welcome and for any queries contact Michelle MC Morrow 0876157455
The Club is hosting a two-day Easter Camp, Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th April, in Riverstown Community Park from 10-2. The camp is open to boys and girls age 6-12 and will be a great opportunity to practice skills, play fun games and have a few surprises too. To book your child's place contact Michelle 087 6157455.
The Senior men lost 1-10 to 0-10 to Drumcliffe/Rosses Point in the Spring League. They now play Enniscrone next Saturday away at 6.00PM.
Our Senior ladies team lost to Curry in the first round of the league on a scoreline 4-15 to 0-7.
The U18 boys lost to Tubbercurry/Cloonacool in their opening game of the league on a scoreline 3-17 to 4-7. They now play Calry/St Joseph's Tuesday at home at 6.30PM.
The U18 Girls lost to a strong Eoghan Rua side last Thursday. The team was: Hannah Hargadon, Marissa Hamilton, Clodagh Galvin, Leah Coleman, Ava Lyons (1-2), Maya Wojciechowska, Katie Gilligan, Penny Barlow (1-1), Hannah Rainey (0-1), Molly Kearns Chapman (0-2), Aaleasha Sweeney (0-2), Amy Brehony, Isabelle Clancy.
The U15 boys play St John's on Monday at home at 6.30PM in and St Mary's on Thursday at 6.30PM in Kent Park.
The U14 Division 3 girls play St Pats/St Farnans away on Monday 7.00PM and then play Drumcliffe/Rosses Point away on Wednesday at 7.00PM.
The U14 Division 4 team got their league campaign off to a winning start with a 3-5 to 2-4 win over Owenmore Gaels on Wednesday. The team was Keeva Clancy, Clodagh Galvin, Aimee Mullaney, Ciara Byrne, Niamh Kennedy, Lauren Orr, Elyse Medas, Sarah Jayne Scanlon (1-1), Savannah Cox, Lola Cunnane, Amy Edwards (0-1), Lauren Kearns Chapman, Hollie White Kate Jinks (1-0) and Victoria Barlow (1-3). They now play Eastern Harps away next Friday at 6.30PM in Ballinafad.
The U13 boys got their league off to a winning start in a high scoring encounter 7-15 to 4-19. The panel on the evening was Conan Sweeney, Daire Flynn, Kian Burns, Caelan Flynn, Brian Merrick, Cillian Conboy, Ben Calliendo, Dylan Leydon (1-3), Euan Bergin, Darragh Quigley (3-11), Micheál O’Connor (1-0), Frankie Willis, Maverick Lyons (1-1), Daithi Scanlon (1-0), Leo Byrne and Alfie Mctiernan, with all players playing their part.
The U11 boys play Ballymote away on Tuesday at 7.00PM while the U9 boys host Ballymote at home on Wednesday at 7.00PM.
The winners of our monthly members draw were €150, Robert Kearns, €80, Nadine Barrett and €50.
The club wish to express sympathy with the family and relatives of Bridget Keaney, Ballindoon who died recently.
31st March 2025
We held a Drug and Alcohol awareness workshop last Monday in partnership with the GAA and the Drug & Alcohol Task Forces. Thanks to coordinator Christina McEleney from Donegal ETB for her very informative talk and to Nadine Barrett and Sligo Folk Park for giving us the use of their facilities and to all who attended the talk.
It is great to be back on the field with full football activity commencing this week and a busy schedule ahead.
The Junior team has a good 3-11 to 2-8 win over Tourlestrane in the Spring League while the Senior team also got off to a winning start with a 1-14 to 0-11 win over Coolera/Strandhill. Scorers for the Senior team were: Sean Carroll (1-0), Ciaran Kenny (0-1), James Foley (0-1), Luke Flynn (0-1), Dillon McDermott (0-8), Joe Quinn (0-1) Karl McKenna (0-1). George Barlow (0-1).
Both teams are out again next Saturday with the Junior team away to St Marys at 3.00PM and the Senior team away to Drumcliffe/Rosses Point at 6.00PM.
The Senior Ladies commence their Division 2 league campaign away to Curry next Sunday at 10.30AM.
The U18 girls got their ACL off to a good start with a 2-9 to 1-2 win over St Nathys. The team was: Hannah Hargadon, Leah Mullaney, Ava Lyons, Katie Gilligan, Marissa Hamilton, Aoibhinn Conlon, Maya Wojciechowska, Leanne Galvin, Ciara Gilligan, (0-1), Aaleasha Sweeney, Orlaith Scanlon (1-2), Penny Barlow (0-2), Hannah Rainey, Hayley Mullaney (0-2), Isabella Clancy. Subs: Aisling Dwyer (0-1), Amy Brehony (1-1) Clodagh Galvin and Molly Kearns Chapman. They now play Eoghan Rua away next Thursday at 6.30PM.
The U18 boys play Tubbercurry/Cloonacool away on Tuesday at 6.00PM.
The U14 Division 4 girls play Owenmore Gaels on Wednesday at 6.30PM in Riverstown Park.
The U13 boys play Castleconnor away in the opening game of their league campaign on Friday at 6.15PM.
The U12 girls play St Mary's away on Friday at 6.30PM in the first round of Go Games while the U11 girls play Coolera/Strandhill in Riverstown Park on Friday at 6.30PM.
The Club is hosting a two-day Easter Camp, Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th April, in Riverstown Community Park from 10-2. The camp is open to boys and girls age 6-12 and will be a great opportunity to practice skills, play fun games and have a few surprises too. To book your child's place contact Michelle 087 6157455.
Our Saturday morning coaching returns this coming Saturday 5th April in Riverstown Community Park. Times and age groups are as U6 and U7 boys and girls 9.45AM-10.30AM, U9 boys 10.00AM-11.00AM and U8 and U10 girls 10.30AM-11.30AM. We look forward to welcoming any new club members as well as seeing everyone back for the year ahead.
The winner of the 50/50 draw last week was Marisha Wilkinson who won €794. Play now on www.lottoraiser.ie/ShamrockGaels
24th March 2025
We are hosting a Drug and Alcohol awareness workshop tomorrow evening, Monday 24th March, in partnership with the GAA and the Drug & Alcohol Task Forces. The workshop is at 8PM in Sligo Folk Park and is open to parents, coaches and club members who want to support young athletes and their well-being.
We will be hosting an Easter Camp in Riverstown Park on Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th April from 10AM to 2PM for boys and girls from 6 to 12years old. Cost is €25 and pre-registration is essential. To register please contact Michelle McMorrow on 087 6157455.
The season is now up and running after the winter break with our Ladies team first to return to competition against Drumcliffe/Rosses Point in the ACL with the Gaels finishing on top on a scoreline of 4-4 to 2-8. The team was: Kate Brehony, Katie Gilligan, Amy Healy, Ava Lyons, Naomh Quinn, Katie Mulligan, Louise Merrick, Leanne Galvin, Jade Lyons (1-0), Ceili Faughnan, Nola Eivers (0-2), Orlaith Scanlon (0-1), Emma Rainey (2-0), Rachel Boyd (0-1), Meave Lyons Subs: Aaleasha Sweeney (1-0), Hannah Hargadon, Ciara Gilligan, Aoibhinn Conlon, Molly Kearns Chapman.
The men's Spring league kicks off next Saturday 29th with our Junior team taking on Tourlestrane at home at 6.00PM while on Sunday our Senior team take on Coolera/Strandhill at home at 2.00PM.
The U18 girls get their league campaign up and running on Tuesday with St Nathys providing the opposition at 6pm in Shamrock Gaels Park.
Reminder to all members that membership for 2025 is now open and you should register as soon as possible through foireann.ie. If you have any problems accessing, please contact Michelle McMorrow or Mary Quinn. With games now started, all players and coaches need to have renewed their membership before they can return to play.
Thanks to all who supported what was a great night at our Dinner Dance last Saturday evening. The annual player of the year awards were presented with the Karl Galvin U20 player of the year award going to Daniel King presented by Lisa Galvin on behalf of the Galvin family, the Connolly Family Cup for Junior player of the year went to James Carroll and was presented by Michael Brennan on behalf of the Connolly family. The Vincent Boyd Cup for senior player of the year was presented to Oisin Conlon by Andy Kearns on behalf of the Boyd family. The Davina Duncan Cup for Ladies player of the year went to Isobel Clark. We also made special presentations on the night to former chairperson, Lauri Quinn for his contribution to the Club, Evan Lyons to recognise his selection on the Tailteann Cup in 2024 and Club President Tommy Deignan made a special presentation to Johnny Kenny in recognition of his recent success on the national stage.
Well done to Conor McMorrow and Sean Carroll who won a Junior colleges title with DCU last week.
The winner of last week's 50/50 draw was Mary and Elizabeth Quinn who won €1094. The next draw takes place tomorrow 24th March - play now at https://www.lottoraiser.ie/shamrockgaels/
The winner of last week's 50/50 draw was Mary and Elizabeth Quinn who won €1094. The next draw takes place tomorrow 24th March - play now at https://www.lottoraiser.ie/shamrockgaels/
17th March 2025
The Dinner Dance takes place next Saturday 22nd March in the Clayton Hotel - tickets available from any committee member.
The Spring league kicks off on Saturday 29th when our Junior team takes on Tourlestrane at home while on Sunday our Senior team take on Coolera/Strandhill also at home.
Membership for 2025 is now open and all members should register as soon as possible through their foireann.ie account. If you have any problems accessing, please contact Michelle McMorrow or Mary Quinn. With games starting at the end of March, all players and coaches need to have renewed their membership before they can return to play.
The winner of last week's 50/50 draw was Sean Callaghan who won €811. The next draw takes place tomorrow St Patrick's Day with a guaranteed jackpot of €1,000 - play now at https://www.lottoraiser.ie/shamrockgaels/
The club wish to express sympathy with the Clerkin family, Sooey on the untimely passing of Antionette last week. The club also wish to express sympathy with the Taaffe family on the passing of Tommy after a long illness. Tommy played with the Gaels in his early days, winning a county minor title in 1973 and an U21 county title in 1975 before going on to play his senior football with the newly formed Ballintogher Club and then St Michaels.
10th March 2025
Just two weeks now to the Dinner Dance on Saturday 22nd March in the Clayton Hotel - tickets are available from any committee member.
Well done to Sligo and Gaels players involved on a hard fought win over Clare on Sunday. We ran our now very popular bus to the game with 22 travelling to support Sligo including Rosaleen and Eddie Cogan who celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary today, congratulations.
Membership for 2025 is now open and all members should register as soon as possible through their foireann.ie account. If you have any problems accessing, please contact Michelle McMorrow or Mary Quinn. With games starting at the end of March, all players and coaches need to have renewed their membership before they can return to play.
All tickets for the National Club Draw should be returned to Mary Quinn this week. Thanks to all who have supported the draw.
The winner of last week's 50/50 draw was Mary Hamilton who won €906. The next draw takes place tomorrow Monday 9th March - play now at https://www.lottoraiser.ie/shamrockgaels/ We will also be holding a special St Patrick's Day draw with a guaranteed prize of €1,000.
3rd March 2025
Just three weeks now to the Dinner Dance on Saturday 22nd March in the Clayton Hotel - tickets are available from any committee member.
Membership for 2025 is now open and all members should register as soon as possible through their foireann.ie account. If you have any problems accessing, please contact Michelle McMorrow or Mary Quinn. With games starting at the end of March, all players and coaches need to have renewed their membership before they can return to play.
We are participating again in the National Club Draw and tickets are in circulation and available from any club member. The tickets are €15 with a first prize of €50,000 with 100% of the sales coming to the club.
The Club wishes to welcome our new Coaching Development Officer, Aoife McGoldrick who has already started work with the club's underage teams and local schools. We wish her the best of luck in her role which we will be sharing with Eastern Harps.
The winners of our monthly draw were, Sean McKeon €150, Paul Higgins €80, Patricia Cawley €50 while Declan Willis and Anthony Willis win a free entry to next week's 50/50 draw.
The winner of last week's 50/50 draw was Maura Brehony who won €825. The next draw takes place tomorrow Monday 3rd March - play now at https://www.lottoraiser.ie/shamrockgaels/ We will also be holding a special St Patrick's Day draw with a guaranteed prize of €1,000.
The club wishes to express sympathy with the family and relatives of Marie Jinks, Riverstown who passed away at the weekend and Una O'Malley, Westmeath.
24th February 2025
The monthly club meeting takes place this Tuesday 25th in the Clubhouse at 8.00PM and will be preceded by the Bord Nóg meeting at 7.30PM all members are welcome to attend.
Just four weeks now to the Dinner Dance on Saturday 22nd March in the Clayton Hotel - tickets are available from any committee member.
The Healthy Club Committee would like to congratulate all who took part in the MyLife challenge which concluded last week. We more than doubled our goal of 4,000KM and with 44 participants walked 8,189KM, the equivalent of walking from Sligo to Los Angeles and placing us at 36th out of 135 Connacht Clubs participating - well done all.
Membership for 2025 is now open and all members should register as soon as possible through their foireann.ie account. If you have any problems accessing, please contact Michelle McMorrow or Mary Quinn.
We are participating again in the National Club Draw and tickets are in circulation and available from any club member. The tickets are €15 with a first prize of €50,000 with 100% of the sales coming to the club.
Scor Senior takes place on March 2nd - anyone interested in participating should contact Laura Brennan on 087 743 7520.
Sligo GAA are looking to recruit new referees for the coming season. Anyone interested should contact Paul Brennan on 083 1164923.
The winner of last week's 50/50 draw was Damien Kelly who won €813. The next draw takes place tomorrow Monday 24th - play now at https://www.lottoraiser.ie/shamrockgaels/
The club wishes to express sympathy with the family and relatives of Sean McDonagh, Whitehill who passed away last week.
17th February 2025
John Brennan has been appointed as our new Senior Ladies manager for the coming season with backroom team to be confirmed. We wish John the best of luck for the season ahead.
Well done to the Gaels players who had college success last week, Lee Deignan and Sean Carroll won Sigerson Cup medals with DCU while Oisin Conlon won the Fresher A Championship with UCD.
The date has been set for the Dinner Dance - Saturday 22nd March in the Clayton Hotel - put the date in your diary and tickets are now available from any committee member.
Membership for 2025 is now open and all members should register as soon as possible through their foireann.ie account. If you have any problems accessing please contact Michelle McMorrow or Mary Quinn.
We are participating again in the National Club Draw and tickets are in circulation and available from any club member. The tickets are €15 with a first prize of €50,000 with 100% of the sales coming to the club.
Scor Senior takes place on March 2nd - anyone interested in participating should contact Laura Brennan on 087 743 7520.
Sligo GAA are looking to recruit new referees for the coming season. Anyone interested should contact Paul Brennan on 083 1164923.
The winner of last week's 50/50 draw was Laura Kelly who won €866. The next draw takes place tomorrow Monday 17th - play now at https://www.lottoraiser.ie/shamrockgaels/
The club wish to express sympathy with the family and relatives of Brendan Duggan, Strandhill Road and Margaret McHugh, Sligo, both formerly of Sooey who died at the weekend.
10th February 2025
The date has been set for the Dinner Dance - Saturday 22nd March in the Clayton Hotel - put the date in your diary and tickets are now available from any committee member.
We are currently looking for a manager for our Senior Ladies team for the coming season. Anyone interested should contact our Club Secretary Paul Brennan on 083 1164923 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Membership for 2025 is now open and all members should register as soon as possible through their foireann.ie account. If you have any problems accessing please contact Michelle McMorrow or Mary Quinn.
We are participating again in the National Club Draw and tickets are in circulation and available from any club member. The tickets are €15 with a first prize of €50,000 with 100% of the sales coming to the club.
Scor Senior takes place on March 2nd - anyone interested in participating should contact Laura Brennan on 087 743 7520.
Sligo GAA are looking to recruit new referees for the coming season. Anyone interested should contact Paul Brennan on 083 1164923.
The winner of last week's 50/50 draw was Adeline Harte who won €1,000. The next draw takes place tomorrow Monday 10th - play now at https://www.lottoraiser.ie/shamrockgaels/
The club wish to express sympathy with the family and relatives of Keogh Orr, Castlebaldwin who died last week.
27th January 2025
The winner of last week's 50/50 draw was Pauline Quinn who won €765. The next draw takes place on Monday 27th Jan - play now at https://www.lottoraiser.ie/shamrockgaels/
The Gaels participated in the Frank Henry memorial 7-a-side held by Leixlip GAA winning two of their three group games. Thanks to Leixlip GAA for hosting the event in memory of Frank who starred for both of our clubs and for their hospitality on the day.
The Gaels wish to express sympathy with the family and relatives of Annie Gilmartin, Ballintogher and Frank Barlow, Riverstown who died at the weekend.
20th January 2025
We held our annual underage Merit Awards last weekend and also presented medals to the U13 Girls Autumn league runners up, U16 Girls Div 1 league shield winners, U15 Boys Div 1 shield winners, U17 Boys Championship shield winners and the U18 Boys league shield winners. The winners of the merit awards were, U10; Rachel Gillogley and Conan Sweeney, U11; Kyron Cox and Lexi Mullaney. U12: Cillian Conboy and Elyse Medas, U13; Karl Barlow and Lauren Orr, U14; Clodagh Galvin, U15; Fionnan Duffy, U16; Sophia Rose Henry, U17; Jack Brehony, U18; Joris Rooney and Ciara Gilligan. The overall winner was Sean Kelly. We also made a special presentation to Leanne Galvin in recognition of winning the Minor B All Ireland and Connacht titles last year. Thanks to Storylab for creating the presentation and thanks to the Kearns' family for their continued sponsorship of these awards.
The winner of last week's 50/50 draw was Mark Tuohy who won €782. The next draw takes place on Monday 20th Jan - play now at https://www.lottoraiser.ie/shamrockgaels/
The club will be participating in the Frank Henry memorial 7-a-side Tournament being run by Leixlip GAA next Saturday. Anyone interested in travelling on the bus, please contact Mary Quinn.
The club wish to express sympathy with the family and relatives of Peter Joe Henry, Oughterard and formerly of Whitehill, Riverstown. Peter Joe was a great GAA supporter and the Henry family have a long history with not only Shamrock Gaels but also Sooey and Knockalassa. Peter Joe played for both teams and won Foley Cups with both clubs in the late 1960's. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
13th January 2025
Next Saturday 18th, we host our Annual Underage Merit Awards at 8.30PM in Riverstown Community Hall. Along with merit awards, we will present medals for the U13 Girls Autumn league runners up, U16 Girls Div 1 league shield winners, U15 Boys Div 1 shield winners, U17 Boys Championship shield winners, U18 Boys league shield winners.
The winner of last week's 50/50 draw was Paul Higgins who won €809. The next draw takes place on Monday 13th Jan - play now at https://www.lottoraiser.ie/shamrockgaels/
We are participating in the Irish Life Healthy Club 'Every Step Counts' challenge which started this week - check out our facebook page on how to sign up.
Hard luck but also well done to Coolera/Strandhill who despite coming up short last weekend have had a great campaign and have put Sligo club football on the map and have now set the standard for us all.
6th January 2025
We would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our members, players, coaches and supporters a Happy New Year and the best of luck for the year ahead. We would also like to thank all who continue to support our 50/50 draw. We have given out just under €44,000 in prize money in 2024 and your support is greatly appreciated in providing vital funds for the running of our club.
We will be hosting our annual underage merit awards on Saturday 18th January at 8.30PM in Riverstown Community Hall. Along with merit awards, we will present medals for the U13 Girls Autumn league runners up, U16 Girls Div 1 league shield winners, U15 Boys Div 1 shield winners, U17 Boys Championship shield winners, U18 Boys league shield winners.
The winner of the final 50/50 draw for 2024 was Marie McGettrick who won €1,091 while Tommy Kelly won the hamper. The next draw takes place on Monday 6th Jan - play now at https://www.lottoraiser.ie/shamrockgaels/
The club wish to express sympathy with the family, relatives and friends of Tommy Cawley, Riverstown who passed away last week and the family, relatives and friends of Gerry Brehony, Riverstown who passed away at the weekend. Ar Dheis De go raibh a n-anam.