2020

Weekly News 2020

6th Jan

The club would like to wish all of our members, supporters, coaches and sponsors a Happy New Year and we look forward to a successful 2020.

The annual Mass in memory of deceased members of the Club takes place next Saturday 11th Jan at 8.00PM in Riverstown Church.

The annual Bord Ná Nóg awards presentation takes place next Saturday 11th Jan at 8.30PM in Riverstown Hall. We will be presenting winning medals to the U18 boys, U16 girls, U14 boys and U12 girls and also runners up medals to the U16 boys, U14 girls and U12 boys along with the player of the year awards.

The club wish to express sympathy with the family and relatives of Brendan Henry, Strandhill, Eileen White (née Deignan) Drumcormack, Ballymote, Christy O'Grady, Gurteen and Bridie Gormley, Geevagh who died recently.

13th Jan

The club is pleased to confirm Glen McDermott has been appointed Senior Manager for 2020 with Stephen Sheeran as coach and trainer. We wish Glen and his team the best of luck for the year ahead.

The annual underage awards were presented last weekend with winners medals presented to the U18 Boys B League, U16 Girls C Championship, U14 Boys B Championship, U12 Girls A Plate winners and runners up medals to U16 Boys B Championship, U14 Girls B Championship and U12 Boys B Championship. Thanks to Senior and Sligo players David Quinn and Karl McKenna who presented the medals. The player of the year awards went to, U10 Joseph O'Connor, Katie Gilligan; U12 Matthew Potter, Aoibheann Conlon; U14 Adam O'Carroll, Cheyanne Casey; U16 Shane Dwyer, Ruby Clark; U18 Amy Healy, Brendan Hailstones with Lee Deignan picking up the overall Player of the Year award. Thanks to the Kearns family for their continued sponsorship of these awards in memory of Leo and Phil Kearns.

There was no winner of the lotto jackpot last weekend with the numbers drawn 9, 14, 21 and 24. There was one match 3 winner, Seamus Galvin, Riverstown while Marie Jinks won the house draw. The jackpot now stands at €3,200 with the next draw on Saturday 25th in Tommy Macs.

Tickets are now in circulation for the annual club draw with 20 great prizes including a first prize of a Renault Clio. Tickets are €10 each available from any club member with all proceeds going directly to the club - please support.

Well done to the Sligo U20 team on a good win over Fermanagh at the weekend and to Gaels players involved, Daniel Lyons, Evan Lyons, Sean Carroll, Dillon McDermott, James Carroll and Shane Deignan. Well done also to James Carroll and Sligo IT who had a good win over University of Limerick today and now take on Letterkenny IT in the quarter final next Sunday.

The club wish to express sympathy Fr Yashin Jos on the death last week of his father in India. We also express sympathy with the family and relatives of Gerry McCormack, Coolaney and formerly of Ballindoon who died recently and Packie Ward, Carraroe who died at the weekend.

20th Jan

Registration is now open for 2020 at a cost of €35 per child and a maximum of €100 per family. Registration includes insurance and in order to be eligible to play this year, all players will need to register. We will be holding a registration evening next Saturday in Riverstown Hall between 6PM and 8PM for boys and girls ages U6 to U18.

The lotto jackpot is currently €3,200 with the next draw this Saturday 25th in Tommy Macs.

Tickets are now in circulation for the annual club draw with 20 great prizes including a first prize of a Renault Clio. Tickets are €10 each available from any club member. All of the proceeds go directly to the club - please support.

The club wish to express sympathy with the family and relatives of Charlie Lyons, Ballygawley and formerly of Riverstown and Christopher Mc Connon, Boston and formerly of Castlebaldwin who died last week.

27th Jan

The Club's annual dinner dance takes place on Friday 21st February in the Clayton Hotel. Tickets will be available shortly from committee members - put the date in your diary.

The monthly club meeting takes place next Thursday 30/1/20 at 9pm in Club House.

There was no winner of the club lotto at the weekend with the numbers drawn 2, 17, 23 and 26. There were no match 3 winners while Jody Cooney won the house draw. The jackpot now stands at €3,300 with the next draw on Saturday 8th February in Des McDonaghs.

If you missed the registration night last Saturday, please contact Michelle McMorrow to sign up to ensure eligibility to play this year. The cost is €35 per child and a maximum of €100 per family.

Well done to Sligo who got the league campaign off to a winning start in London and hard luck to Sligo Ladies who lost to Roscommon despite a spirited second half performance. We were well represented with Aoife Morrisroe, Lousie Merrick and Jade Lyons starting. Congrats to Jade on what was her debut for Sligo.

3rd Feb

The Club's annual dinner dance takes place on Friday 21st February in the Clayton Hotel. Tickets are available from committee members - put the date in your diary.

The lotto jackpot stands at €3,300 with the next draw this Saturday 8th February in Des McDonaghs.

If you missed the registration night, there is a second chance this Friday evening 7th February between 6.30PM and 7.30PM in Riverstown Hall for all boys and girls from U6 to U18. The cost is €35 per child and a maximum of €100 per family and for those from U12 up, both a parent and child need to attend to sign the club code of conduct as part of registration.

The winners of the monthly members draw were Michelle McMorrow, Ann Boyd and Sean Higgins.

Well done to Sligo on an important win over Antrim last Sunday.

The club wish to express sympathy with club members, Padraig and Sean McKeon and the McKeon family on the death of their mother Dympna last weekend

10th Feb

The Club's annual dinner dance takes place on Friday 21st February in the Clayton Hotel. Tickets are now available from committee members.

Tickets for the annual club draw should be returned as soon as possible to any committee member. There is still an opportunity to support this fundraising event with 20 great prizes including a first prize of a Renault Clio. Tickets are €10 each available from any club member. All of the proceeds go directly to the club.

There was no winner of the lotto jackpot last weekend. The numbers drawn were 11, 13, 17 and 25. The jackpot now stands at €3,400 with the next draw on Saturday 22nd February in Sean Macs, Riverstown.

The club is participating in the GAA healthy club initiative and Marina Swan and Brenda Crowley completed the Healthy Officer training at the GAA’s Healthy Club Conference last Saturday. Keep an eye on FB for upcoming initiatives as Marina and Brenda get to work.

The club wish to express sympathy with the family and relatives of Mark Shaw, Riverstown who died last week.

17th Feb

The Club's annual dinner dance takes place this Friday 21st February in the Clayton Hotel. Please contact any committee member if you still have not got your tickets as we need to confirm numbers by Thursday.

The lotto jackpot stands at €3,400 with the next draw this Saturday 22nd February in Sean Macs, Riverstown.

The club is participating in the GAA healthy club initiative and we are currently gathering ideas and feedback from the community for this initiative. If you would like to give feedback please take our survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KZYLYLK. We will also be hosting an Open Meeting in Riverstown Hall on Tuesday 24th March to kick the project off.

Congrats and well done to John McAndrew on winning a Presidents award at the weekend - well deserved for all the work he does for Club and County.

The club wish to express sympathy with the family and relatives of Pearl Brennan, Ougham who died last week.

24th Feb

he monthly Club meeting takes place next Thursday 27th Feb at 9.00PM in the Clubhouse.

Thanks to all who supported the annual dinner dance last weekend which was attended by special guests, Brendan Leonard, County Board Chairman, Bernardine McGauran, County Board Secretary, Raymond Carden, Chairperson, Sligo LGFA and Eamonn McMunn, County Board Administrator. The Senior Player of the year, sponsored by the Boyd family in memory of Vincent Boyd was won by Johnny Quinn, the junior player of the year sponsored by the Connolly family was won by John Craig, the winner of the Davina Duncan memorial cup for Ladies player of the year was Naomh Quinn while Evan Lyons won the Karl Galvin memorial trophy for U21 player of the year.

The first game of the year took place last Sunday with the Senior Ladies losing to Owenmore Gaels in the Spring League. The team was: Kate Brehony, Sheona Leyden, Lisa Conlon, Eillis O'Connor, Ana McCann, Aisling Boyd, Grace O'Carroll, Isobel Clark, Siobhan Brennan, Rachel Boyd, Erin Mullaney, Eba McCann, Meave Lyons, Aoife O'Connor, Amy Willis. Subs: Meg Craig, Emma O'Carroll. They take on Owenmore Gaels again in the league next Sunday at 10.30AM in Riverstown Park.

The Senior Men start the season with a home game in the Kiernan Cup against St Molaise Gaels next Sunday at 2.00PM

There was no winner or match 3 winner of the lotto draw last weekend with the numbers drawn 3, 14, 26 and 32. The house draw was won by Ciaran Garry. The jackpot now stands at €3,500.

The closing date for the return of the tickets for the annual club draw is this weekend. Please return before the weekend to any committee member.

2nd March

The senior men's team advanced to the next round of the Kiernan Cup with a two point win over St Molaise Gaels last Sunday. The Gaels were in a commanding position for most of the game but a spirited second half performance from St Molaise led to a nervous last five minutes. The final score was 1-11 to 2-6. The team was: Mark Tuohy, Evan Lyons, Paul Higgins, Shane Barry, Gavin McMorrow, Declan Willis, Eoin O'Connell, Frank Quinn, Eoin Carroll, Luke Flynn, Darragh Hailstones (0-6), Ciaran O'Connor (0-1), Johnny Quinn (0-2), Dylan Willis (1-0), Lee Deignan (0-2). Subs used: Dillon McDermott, James Carroll, Shane Deignan, Ben Tuohy, Patrick Benson.

The Senior ladies lost 2-8 to 4-13 to Owenmore Gaels in the first round of the league last Sunday. This was a much improved performance from the Gaels and despite dominating the second half, we struggled to convert the chances created. The team was: Mairead Tuohy, Lisa Conlon, Aisling Boyd, Isobel Clark (0-1), Siobhan Brennan, Naomh Quinn, Aoife Morrisroe (2-0), Jade Lyons (0-4), Erin Mullaney, Jane Benson (0-1), Louise Merrick, Rachel Boyd, Aoife O'Connor (0-2). Subs used: Eba McCann, Ana McCann, Grace O'Carroll, Eillis O'Connor, Sheona Leydon, Orla Kiely. They now take on St Michaels at home next Sunday in the Spring league.

The U21 team take on Curry at home next Sunday 8th in the Championship at 2.00PM.

Membership is now open for non-playing members for €50 while social membership is available at €20 which entitles members to participate in club organised activities. We also have full membership available through our monthly draw at €12.70 per month which entitles you to participate in the monthly club members draw. Please contact any committee member if you are interested in any of these membership options.

Sligo GAA are looking to recruit new referees as a matter of urgency. If you are interested please contact Lauri Quinn on 087 2684044 or for further information on training involved, you can also contact John Gilmartin on 087 6725902.

The winners of the monthly draw were Derek Davey, Nigel Hargadon and Catherine Tuohy.

The lotto jackpot stands at €3,500 with the next draw this Saturday 7th.

9th March

The Senior Ladies recorded their first win of the season with a 4-6 to 0-10 win over St Michaels in the Spring/Summer League. The team was: Mairead Tuohy, Eillis O'Connor, Aisling Boyd, Lisa Conlon, Isobel Clark, Naomh Quinn (0-1), Anna McCann, Eba McCann, Siobhan Brennan, Grace O'Carroll, Erin Mullaney, Orla Kiely, Simone Kelly (2-2), Aoife O'Connor (0-2), Rachel Boyd (2-1). Subs: Kate Brehony, Ceili Faughnan, Sheona Leyden, Meabh Lyons, Emma O'Carroll, Amy Healy. They take on St Michaels again next Sunday away at 10.30AM in the League.

The Junior Team take on Cloonacool away next Saturday at 4.30PM in the Abbott Cup while the Senior team take on Eastern Harps on Sunday at 12.30PM in Riverstown in the quarter final of the Kiernan Cup.

The minor team start the league campaign on St Patrick's day away to Owenmore Gaels at 4.00PM.

There was no winner or match 3 of the lotto draw last week. The numbers drawn were 10, 23, 31 and 32. The house draw was won by Pat McGann. The jackpot now stands at €3,600 with the next draw in Hartes on 21st March.

The club wish to express sympathy with the family and relatives of Nora McTiernan, Roughan, Sooey who died at the weekend in her 102nd year

16th March

In these challenging times Shamrock Gaels would like to support anyone who is vulnerable, isolated or families who may find themselves in quarantine in our community as a result of covid-19. We will provide a service to any member of the community for collecting and delivering medicines, groceries or other essential needs. All requests will be dealt with in a totally confidential and respectful manner. Please contact Lauri Quinn on 087 2684044 or Marina Swan on 086 8589048 to seek assistance. We already have a number of volunteers and if you want to volunteer please contact Lauri or Marina. Please pass on this message to those who do not have access to social media.

The club is deeply saddened by the passing of John Lyons at the weekend. John was a lifelong supporter of the Gaels and had a distinguished playing career, remembered as a formidable defender and one of the best players ever to don the maroon and white. John continued to support the club up to the end and his legacy will live on through his children Evan, Jade and Ava and wife Fiona who continues to make a significant contribution to the development of the club's ladies players. We wish to express our sincere sympathy to Fiona, Evan, Jade, Ava at this difficult time and to his father Sean, brother Geoffrey, sisters Concepta and Carmel and all his family and friends. He was one of life's true gentlemen and will be sadly missed. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

23rd Mar

The club continues to offer help to those in the community who need it during the current covid-19 crisis. If you need help in collecting or delivering medicines, groceries or any other essential needs do not hesitate to contact directly any of the volunteers listed or contact the co-ordinators, Lauri Quinn on 087 2684044 or Marina Swan on 086 8589048. Volunteers include, Ursula Lyons, John Quinn, Michael Brennan, Mary Quinn, Michelle McMorrow, David Quinn, Eugene Carroll, Vincent Henry, Nancy Rooney, Cormac Kearns, Andy Kearns, Philip Sheridan, Mairead Tuohy, Mark Tuohy, Eoin Dwyer and Martin McMahon.

The club wish to express sympathy with the Gethin, Hailstones and Barry families, relatives and friends on the death of Patty Gethin, Cloonlurg, last week and also to the family and relatives of Jim Burke, Sooey who passed away last week.

30th Mar

With the escalation of restrictions, we expect more people in our community to be looking for help during the current covid-19 crisis. The club in conjunction with Arrow Harps and community volunteers have a structure in place to offer help to those who need it. If you need help in collecting or delivering medicines, groceries or any other essential needs please contact either Lauri Quinn 087 2684044, Marina Swan 086 8589048, Cormac Kearns 087 2358840 or Neil Barlow 087 4103041 and we will nominate a volunteer in your area to contact you. Please pass this message on to anyone you feel may need assistance.

The club wish to acknowledge and thank all club members who are part of front line services at this difficult time.

The club wish to express sympathy with Rosemarie Healy, Bloomfield on the death at the weekend of her brother Cathal Conboy, Sligo.

13th April

The Club's support for the community in conjunction with Arrow Harps and members of the community now falls under the Sligo County Council Community Response and we will be working closely with the County Council to ensure a co-ordinated response to assist anyone who needs help at this difficult time. This support includes shopping, collection of medication, transport to medical appointments, delivery of meals or if you just need company and a chat. Please contact the central number 1800 292 765 or visit www.sligococo.ie/covidsupport where you will be directed to the relevant service.

We were stunned to hear of the tragic passing of Ciara McKenna, daughter of former player Noel at the weekend. We wish to express our sincere sympathy to Noel and his wife Tina, brothers Tadhg and Cillian, grandfather Brendan and the wider McKenna and Murphy families on their sad loss. We also express sympathy with the Henry family, Tubbercurry on the death of Anthony last week, to the Healy family, Bloomfield on the death of Alice last week and to the Bunn family on the death of Betty Bunn, Ballyrush recently.

6th July

It was great to see all teams back training last week and we would like to thank all the covid-19 supervisors who are giving up their time to ensure everything runs smoothly. We would also remind all players and coaches that they need to re-confirm their health questionnaire before each session.

The action starts on Friday 17th July with the minor team taking on Owenmore Gaels away at 6.30PM. The Senior team take on Eastern Harps at home on Saturday 18th in the Kiernan Cup at 7.00PM while the Junior team take on Cloonacool away in the Abbott Cup on Sunday 19th July.

The Gaels will be hosting the Kellogs Cúl Camp the week commencing 20th July. There are still some places available, however pre-booking is essential as unlike previous years, registrations can not be accepted on the day due to new covid-19 restrictions. Please book on-line at https://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie.

At the first monthly meeting since lock down, Chairman, Lauri Quinn thanked all those who had helped the club and the community come through this difficult period. He thanked all involved in creating videos which kept younger players engaged, those involved in the community response scheme, those who organised, participated and contributed to the 5K a day in May fundraiser in aid of North West Hospice and in memory of John Lyons, all who participated and contributed to Darkness into Light, John Quinn and Michael Brennan who kept the grounds in shape and all who have helped get the grounds ready for returning to play. He also expressed sympathy with the family and relatives of those from the community who had lost loved ones during this period.

The club wish to thank Donie Quinn who generously sponsored the new scoreboard by donating his club lotto winnings last year - it is greatly appreciated.

The backlog of club draws were held last week. The winners of the March draw were: Naomh Quinn, Aoife O'Connor and Niall Kearns. April winners were: James Conlon, Gerry Ballantyne and Jimmy Scanlon. May winners were: Michael Brennan, Leo Kearns, Ciaran O'Connor and the June winners were Francis Quinn, Gerry Ballantyne, Brian McDermott.

The club wish to express sympathy with the family and relatives of Marie Mooney, Drumfin and Mary Walsh, Ballintogher who died last week.

13th July

The Gaels will be back in action this Friday 17th July with the minor team taking on Owenmore Gaels away at 6.30PM. The Senior team take on Eastern Harps at home on Saturday 18th in the Kiernan Cup at 7.00PM while the Junior team take on Cloonacool away in the Abbott Cup on Sunday 19th July.

The club wish to express sympathy with the family and relatives of Harry Ward, Kilross who died last week.

20th July

The Senior team had a 2-17 to 3-10 win over Eastern Harps in the quarter final of the Kiernan Cup last Saturday. The Gaels raced into a 1-9 to no score lead after twenty five minutes and led by nine at half time, but a strong second half performance from Harps pushed the Gaels all the way to the final whistle. The next game will be the first Championship outing in two weeks against Drumcliffe/Rosses Point on Saturday 1st August in Kent Park at 7.00PM

The Junior team made their exit from the Abbott Cup on Sunday losing 0-15 to 0-10 away to Cloonacool. They now prepare for their first Championship game against St Molaise Gaels in Scarden on August 2nd at 2.00PM.

The Junior ladies get their championship campaign started next Sunday with an away game against St Pats at 10.30AM - please support.

The U18 boys got their championship campaign off to a good start with a 6-12 to 2-7 away win last Friday over Owenmore Gaels. The team was: Jack Duignan, Eoin Dwyer, Conor Sheridan, Patrick Barrett, Aaron McKenna, Jason Kilkenny, David Barlow, Conor Kearns (1-2), Daniel Murphy, Johnny Kenny (1-1), Adam Kearns (1-0), Conor McMorrow (0-3), Lee Deignan (3-6). Subs used: Shane Dwyer, Ryan Thomson, Aodhan Rivers, Jamie Parke, Andrew Barlow. They have a bye in the second round with the next fixture at home to Curry on Wednesday 29th July.

The U16 girls play Ballisodare this Thursday away at 7pm in their first championship game, while the U16 boys play Owenmore Gaels this Friday at 6.30PM in Collooney.

The U12 girls play Eastern Harps this Friday at 7PM in Keash.

The Saturday morning coaching is back up and running for boys and girls from U6 to U10 and it is great to see large numbers back. Anyone interested in joining should contact Michelle McMorrow on 087 6157455.

27th July

The Senior Ladies got their championship campaign off to an impressive start with a 2-21 to 0-4 win over St Pats. Despite playing against a strong breeze in the first half, the Gaels dominated and were in control at half time on a scoreline of 0-3 to 1-11. They continued their good form in the second half with all of the substitutions performing well. The team was: Meabh McDermott, Ellie McDermott, Aisling Boyd, Naomh Quinn, Louise Merrick, Aoife Morrisroe, Isobel Clark, Jade Lyons, Siobhan Brennan, Rachel Boyd (0-5), Aoife O'Connor (0-3), Áine O'Connell (0-1), Céilí Faughnan (1-6), Louise Smyth (1-0), Jane Benson (0-4), Subs used: Amy Healy, Mairéad Tuohy, Erin Mullaney (0-1), Eba McCann (0-1), Lisa Galvin, Grace O'Carroll, Lisa Callaghan, Meg Craig, Eilis O'Connor. They now take on Calry/St Josephs next Sunday in Coola at 10.30AM.

Next weekend sees our Senior and Junior men's teams start their championship campaigns. The Senior team take on Drumcliffe/Rosses Point in Kent Park on Saturday at 7.00PM while the Junior team take on St Molaise Gaels in Scarden on Sunday at 2.00PM. With the current covid-19 restrictions, the club will only be allocated 90 tickets for players, management and supporters so we regret that it will not be possible to facilitate the full demand for tickets. The tickets for both games will first and foremost be allocated to the team and management and any remaining tickets will be allocated to club members and supporters who consistently attend games by means of a draw. If you are not a paid up member of the club and want to be included in the draw you have the opportunity to sign up for membership before Thursday at 8PM. The draw will be held on Thursday at the monthly club meeting and if you wish to be included in the draw, you should contact Club Secretary, Ursula Lyons on 089 435 9902 or Club Chairman Lauri Quinn on 087 268 4044 before 8PM on Wednesday evening.

The U18 Boys play Curry this Wednesday at 7PM in Coola while the U18 girls play CT Gaels on Tuesday at 7PM in Riverstown Park.

The U16 boys earned a draw against Owenmore Gaels in the opening game of the Championship last Friday. The Gaels got off to a slow start but came into the game in the second half and ended up with a deserved draw on 1-10 to 1-10. The team was: Jack Duignan, Oisin Conlon, Conor Sheridan, Ciaran Kenny, Dylan McKenna, Daniel King, Jamie Parke, Andrew Barlow, George Barlow, Troy Gilgarro (0-1), Daniel O'Hara (0-1), Keelan Brehony, Conor McMorrow (0-5), Brian Dwyer, James Foley (1-3). Subs used: Jack Tuohy, Keilan Hannon, Adam O'Carroll, Sean Kelly. They now play St Mary's on Friday at 6.30PM in Riverstown Park.

The U16 girls got their championship campaign off to a great start with a 8-13 to 0-5 win over Ballisodare. The team was: Cheyanne Casey, Clodagh Costello, Ellie McDermott (1-0), Cloda Conlon, Chloe McCann, Sarah McKeon, Sorcha Mullaney (1-0), Ruby Clark, Lara Swan (1-3), Aine Cogan, Nola Eivers (0-1), Meabh Callaghan (4-1), Jade McMorrow, Hannah Willis (0-4), Emma Rainey (1-2). Subs used: Sarah Carroll, Sophie Swan, Nadine Hargadon (0-2).

The U14 boys play St Johns in Coola on Thursday at 6.30PM in their first game while the U14 girls play their first game on Sunday against St Molaise Gaels at 7PM in Coola.

The U12 girls had a good win against Eastern Harps on Friday on a scoreline of 13- 7. The team was Aibhe Kelly, Clodagh Hannon, Aaelesha Sweeney, Sophia Rose Henry, Ava Lyons, Katie Gilligan, Aoibheen Conlon, Penny Barlow, Maebh Harte, Aisling Dwyer, Aoibheen Cassidy, Marissa Hamilton, Hanagh Rainey, Roisin Kelly, Ava Kennedy, Molly Kearns Chapman, Alanna Mullen, Isabel Clancy, Emma White, Ella Thompson. They now play St Michaels in Coola on Friday at 6 30PM.

The club wish to express sympathy with County Board Chairman Brendan Leonard and the Leonard family and relatives on the death of his sister Ann Bowcock in Stockport, UK

3rd Aug

The Senior men drew 0-7 to 0-7 with Drumcliffe/Rosses Point in the first round of the championship last Saturday evening in very difficult weather conditions in Kent Park. The team was: Daniel Lyons, Evan Lyons, Paul Higgins (Capt), Andrew Flynn, Sean Carroll (0-1), Declan Willis, Karl McKenna, Dillon McDermott, Dylan Willis, James Carroll (0-1), Brian Boyd (0-1), Shane Deignan (0-1), Johnny Quinn (0-1), David Quinn (0-2), Brendan Hailstones. Subs: Frank Quinn for B Boyd, Patrick Benson for D Willis, Darragh Hailstones for B Hailstones, Lee Deignan for J Quinn. They now take on Tubbercurry next Sunday at 2.00PM in Ballymote.

With the Covid-19 restrictions, there are only 90 tickets available for this match which will be allocated to players, committee member, club members and supporters. If you want to be in the draw for tickets, you must contact Ursula Lyons on 089 435 9902 or Lauri Quinn on 087 268 4044.

The Junior team lost 1-11 to 1-9 to St Molaise Gaels in the first round of the championship in Scarden last Sunday in a game also played in difficult weather conditions. The team was: John Craig, Shane McCann, Eoin O'Connell, Gavin McMorrow, Ciaran O'Connor, Niall Henry, Luke Flynn, Eoin Carroll, Alan Kelly, Conor Kearns, Keith McMorrow, Michael Barry, Joe Quinn, Seamus Hailstones, Steven Willis. Subs: Liam tuohy for C Kearns, Mark Kearns for Seamus Hailstones, Niall Whelan for S McCann. They now take on Tourlestrane next Saturday at 5.00PM in Bunninadden.

The Senior Ladies recorded another good win against Calry/St Josephs in the Junior championship on a scoreline of 1-12 to 0-8. The team was: Meabh McDermott, Amy Healy, Ellie McDermott (0-1), Naomh Quinn, Louise Merrick, Aoife Morrisroe (0-1), Isobel Clark, Siobhan Brennan, Jade Lyons (0-1), Rachel Boyd (0-3), Aoife O'Connor, Áine O'Connel (1-2), Céilí Faughnan (0-1), Louise Smyth (0-1), Jane Benson (0-2). subs used Eilis O'Connor and Erin Mullaney. They now play St Molaise Gaels in Coola next Sunday at 10.30AM.

The U18 boys had a good 0-17 to 0-12 win in difficult conditions over Curry in the second round of championship.The team was: Jack Duignan, Eoin Dwyer, Aaron McKenna, Jason Kilkenny, Conor Sheridan, Patrick Barrett, David Barlow, Conor Kearns, Daniel Murphy, Johnny Kenny (0-3), Adam Kearns (0-1), Conor McMorrow (0-5), Lee Duignan (0-8) Sub used Aodhan Eivers. They now play Geevagh/St Michaels in Geevagh next Wednesday at 6.30PM.

The U18 girls got the championship off to a great start with a 3-12 to 3-6 win over CT Gaels last Tuesday. The team was: Kate Brehony, Ruby Clark, Kate Brady, Laoise King, Amy Healy, Ellie McDermott, Jade lyons (1-1), Isobel Clark, Hannah Willis, Céilí Faughnan (0-4), Grace O'Carroll, (0-1), Amy Willis, Nadine Hargadon (0-5), Meave Lyons (0-1) Subs used; Lara Swan, Nola Eivers (2-0). They now play Eastern Harps in Keash next Tuesday at 7PM.

The U16 boys lost 2-11 to 0-10 to St Mary's last week. The team was: Jack Duignan, Oisin Conlon, Conor Sheridan, Jamie Parke, Dylan McKenna, Sam Tuohy, Niall Kenny, Andrew Barlow, George Barlow, Ciaran Kenny, Daniel King, PJ Scanlon, Conor McMorrow (0-7), James Foley (0-3), Brian Dwyer. Subs used Troy Gilgarro, Keelan Brehony, Daniel O'Hara. They now play Tubbercurry/Cloonacool on Friday at 6.30PM in Coola.

The U16 girls play Owenmore Gaels on Thursday at 6.30PM in Coola.

The U14 boys had a good 6-3 to 4-7 win over St John's in their first game. The team was: Sean Kelly, Alex Clark, Aaron Coleman, Leo Scanlon, Joris Rooney, Adam O'Carroll, PJ Scanlon (1-0), Jack Tuohy, Niall Kenny (2-1), Darragh Mc Keon (1-0), Keilan Hannon (1-0), Jack Brehony (0-2), Jack Barrett (1-0), Matthew Potter, Leo Kennedy. subs used Eddie Cogan, Dylan White and Aaron Taylor.

The U12 boys play their first game this Tuesday against Eastern Harps in Coola at 6.30PM while the U12 girls play St Michael's on Wednesday at 6.30PM in Coola and they are also out on Friday away to Geevagh at 7.00PM.

The club wish to express sympathy with the family and relatives of Dominic Quinn, Gadden who passed away Friday after a long battle with illness bravely fought. Ar Dhéis Dé go raibh a anam. We also express sympathy with Antoinette McTiernan, Ballygawley on the death of her mother Mary Daly, Cootehall.

10th Aug

The Senior ladies continued their good run with a 3-15 to 1-4 win over St Molaise Gaels.The team was: Mairéad Tuohy, Aisling Boyd, Ellie McDermott, Naomh Quinn, Louise Merrick, Aoife Morrisroe, Isobel Clark, Siobhan Brennan, Jade Lyons (0-1), Erin Mullaney, Jane Benson (0-2), Aine O'Connell (0-1), Rachel Boyd (0-1), Aoife O'Connor (0-1), Ceili Faughnan (2-4). subs used: Eba McCann (0-2), Nadine Hargadon (0-1), Simone Kelly (1-1), Lisa Callaghan, Lisa Galvin, Meg Mullen, Louise Smyth (0-1), Catherine Tuohy, Sheona Leydon. They have no game next weekend and play Curry in the final group game on 23rd.

It was a disappointing weekend for both adult mens teams. The Junior team lost to Tourlestrane 2-17 to 0-12 on Saturday. The team was: John Craig, Gavin McMorrow, Eoin O'Connell, Shane McCann, Ciaran O'Connor (0-1), Niall Henry, Michael Barry, Alan Kelly, Eoin Carroll (0-2), Luke Flynn (0-2), Keith McMorrow (0-1), Conor Kearns, Mark Kearns (0-1), Joe Quinn (0-2), Steven Willis (0-3). Subs: Seamus Hailstones for C Kearns, Paul Brennan for N Henry, Dave Smyth for A Kelly, Niall Whelan for K McMorrow,.Declan Benson for E Carroll. They now play Owenmore Gaels on Sunday 23rd August in Ballymote at 4.00PM.

The Senior team lost to Tubbercurry in the second round of the championship. The Gaels were behind for most of the game and despite a strong finish, the Gaels left it too late and lost 1-16 to 2-8. The team was:Daniel Lyons, Evan Lyons, Paul Higgins (Capt), Andrew Flynn, Karl McKenna, Frank Quinn (0-1), Sean Carroll, Dillon McDermott (0-1), Dylan Willis, James Carroll, Brian Boyd (0-2), Shane Deignan (0-1), Johnny Quinn (0-1), David Quinn (0-1), Brendan Hailstones. Subs: Darragh Hailstones (1-0) for B Hailstones, Eoin Carroll (1-0) for D McDermott, Lee Deignan (0-1) for B Boyd, Ciaran O’Connor for K McKenna. The next game is on Saturday 22nd August against Eastern Harps in Ballymote at 7.00PM.

The U18 boys team lost 1-14 to 1-11 to Geevagh & St Michaels last Tuesday. The team was Jack Duignan, Eoin Dwyer, Aaron McKenna, Jason Kilkenny, Conor Sheridan, Patrick Barrett, David Barlow, Conor Kearns (0-2), Adam Kearns (0-2), Lee Deignan (0-2), Daniel Murphy, Conor McMorrow (1-3), Shane Dwyer (0-2) subs used Aodhan Eivers, James Foley. They now play Eastern Harps on Wednesday 6.30PM in Coola..

The U18 girls had a great 5-12 to 5-10 win over Eastern Harps in a thrilling game last Tuesday. The team was: Meave Lyons. Laoise King. Kate Brady. Amy Healy, Ellie McDermott, Ana McCann, Isobel Clark (0-1), Jade Lyons (0-1), Grace O'Carroll, Ceili Faughnan (1-7), Hannah Willis (1-0), Nadine Hargadon (2-3), Amy Willis subs used Ruby Clark, Nola Eivers (1-0). They now play Owenmore Gaels in Collooney next Tuesday at 7PM.

The U16 boys play Coolera/Strandhill on Friday in Ransboro at 6.30PM.

The U16 girls had a good win over Owenmore Gaels in a high scoring encounter on a scoreline 7-14 to 3-15. The team was: Cheyanne Casey, Cloda Conlon, Sarah McKeon, Chloe McCann, Ruby Clark, Sorcha Mullaney, Ellie McDermott (0-3), Lara Swann (1-3), Hannah Willis (0-1), Nola Eivers (3-3), Meabh Callaghan (1-1), Jade McMorrow, Emma Rainey subs used Clodagh Costello, Nadine Hargadon (2-3), Aine Cogan, Sarah Carroll.They now play St Michaels on Thursday at 7PM in Ballintogher.

The U14 boys play Castleconnor away on Thursday at 6 30PM and are at home to Coolera next Sunday at 6.30PM.

The U14 girls had a good 7-5 to 4-8 win over St Molaise Gaels last week. The team was: Hannah Hargadon, Amy Brehony, Lynn Barlow, Louise Robertson, Ciara Gilligan (1-1), Hannah Sheridan, Zara Barlow, Sophie Swann (0-2), Isobel Foley (1-0), Orlaith Scanlon (4-0), Amy Bagnall, Hayley Mullaney, Katie Brehony, Amy Malone (1-0), Leanne Galvin. Subs: Anna Bagnall (0-2), Leah Mullaney. They then played Calry last Sunday winning on a scoreline 6-14 to 4-11. The team was: Hannah Hargadon, Lynn Barlow, Louise Robertson, Ciara Gilligan, Hannah Sheridan, Zara Barlow, Sophie Swann, Leanne Galvin, Isobel Foley, Orlaith Scanlon (2-6), Amy Malone (1-4), Katie Brehony, Beth Candon (2-4) Subs: Anna Bagnall (1-0), Amy Bagnall, Leah Mullaney, Hayley Mullaney, Maja Wojciechowska,Clara McGovern, Amy Brehony.

The U12 boys had their first game last Tuesday losing to Eastern Harps. The team was:Cruz Lyons, Rian Conway, Jack Willis, Cillian Barlow, Charlie King, Troy Kelly, Joseph O'Connor, Miceal Garry, Tadhg Kenny, Jack Burns, Aaron Taylor.

The U11 team also lost to Eastern Harps. The team was:Luke Fitzpatrick, Marc Kenny, Eli Rodgers, Sam Rainey, Lorcan Eivers, Clive Barlow, Dillion Barrett, Daniel Kearns, Eoin Feeney, Oran Conway.

The U12 girls had a busy week. First up they defeated St Michaels 24-12. The team was Ava Lyons, Aoibhinn Conlon, Meabh Harte, Aisling Dwyer, Isobel Clancy, Clodagh Hannon, Hannah Rainey, Molly Kearns Chapman, Aalessha Sweeney, Sophie Rose Henry, Muireann Bruen, Ella Thomson, Katie Gilligan, Penny Barlow and Alanna Mullen. They also defeated Geevagh on Friday. The team was: Isobel Clancy, Emma White, Meabh Harte, Ava Lyons, Aoibhinn Conlon, Aoibhinn Cassidy, Molly Kearns Chapman, Roisin Kelly, Aisling Dwyer, Clodagh Hannon, Katie Gilligan, Sophie Rose Henry, Hannah Rainey, Penny Barlow, Ella Thompson, Aalessha Sweeney. They now play Ballisodare on Friday at 6.30PM in Coola.

The U8 boys and girls play St Mary's this Monday at 6.30PM in Coola while our U10 team play St Marys away on Wednesday at 7PM.

The club wish to express sympathy with the family and relatives of Brian Healy, Collooney and formerly of Castlebaldwin who died recently.

17th Aug

The Senior team resume their championship campaign against Eastern Harps next Saturday at 7PM in Ballymote while the Junior team take on Owenmore Gaels in their final group game on Sunday at 4.00PM, also in Ballymote. We will only be allocated 90 tickets for each of these games to cover players, managers and supporters. We will draw the tickets on Thursday evening and if you want to be in the draw, you must opt in and contact either Ursula Lyons on 089 435 9902 or Lauri Quinn on 087 2684044 before 6.00PM on Thursday.

The Senior Ladies play their final group game away to Curry next Sunday at 10.30AM.

The U18 boys secured a place in the B Championship semi-final against Drumcliff/Rosses Point with a 3-20 to 2-16 win over Eastern Harps in their final group game. The team was: Jack Duignan, Conor Sheridan, Aaron McKenna, Patrick Barrett, Daniel Murphy, Aodhan Eivers (0-1), Conor Kearns (0-2), David Barlow, Jason Kilkenny, Adam Kearns (0-1), Conor McMorrow (0-4), Lee Duignan (3-11), James Foley (0-1). The semi-final takes place on 26th August in Oxfield at 7.00PM.

The U18 girls had a great 6-13 to 5-9 win over Owenmore Gaels last Tuesday. The team was: Meave Lyons, Laoise King, Ellie McDermott, Lara Swann (0-1), Amy Healy, Ana McCann, Jade Lyons (1-3), Kate Brady, Nola Eivers, Ceili Faughan (4-6), Grace O'Carroll (1-0), Nadine Hargadon (0-2), Amy Willis subs used Hannah Willis, Ruby Clark and Kate Brehony. They now play St Molaise Gaels on Tuesday at 7PM in Riverstown Park.

The U16 boys had a good 5-13 to 2-14 win over Coolera/Strandhill last Friday. The team was: Jack Duignan, Oisin Conlon, Daniel King, Jack Tuohy, George Barlow, Dylan McKenna, Ciaran Kenny, Andrew Barlow, Conor Sheridan, Troy Gilgarro, Brian Dwyer (3-0), Daniel O'Hara, Conor McMorrow (0-9), James Foley (2-4), Jamie Parke subs used Keelan Brehony, Sean Kelly, Callum Kennedy. They now play Drumcliff/Rosses Point next Friday in Oxfield at 6.15PM.

The U16 girls secured their place in the final with a 7-9 to 0-8 win over neighbours St Michaels. The team was: Cheyenne Casey, Ellie McDermott (0-1), Cloda Conlon, Chloe McCann, Sorcha Mullaney, Aine Cogan, Sarah McKeon, Ruby Clarke (1-1), Meabh Callaghan (0-1), Nola Eivers (0-2), Emma Rainey, Hannah Willis, Nadine Hardagon (3-2), Jade McMorrow, Lara Swan (3-2), Clodagh Costello, Sarah Carroll. They now play Curry in the final group game on Thursday at 7.30PM in Riverstown Park.

The U14 boys had an impressive 2-20 to 0-3 win over Castleconnor last Thursday. The team was: Sean Kelly, Leo Scanlon, Matthew Potter, Alex Clark, Adam O'Carroll, Jack Tuohy, Steven Smith, Niall Kenny (1-4), PJ Scanlon, Aaron Coleman (0-6), Darragh McKeon (0-1), Jack Brehony (0-3), Keilan Hannon (0-1), Jack Barrett (1-5), Leo Kennedy subs used Eddie Cogan. They then played Coolera/Strandhill on Sunday but lost 3-12 to 2-6. The team was: Sean Kelly, Leo Scanlon, Matthew Potter, Alex Clark, PJ Scanlon (1-1), Adam O'Carroll, Joris Rooney, Jack Tuohy, Steven Smith, Aaron Coleman, Keilan Hannon (0-2), Jack Brehony (0-3), Eddie Cogan, Jack Barrett (1-0), Dylan White.

The U14 girls play Tourlestrane away on Sunday at 7PM.

The U12 boys play St John's away on Tuesday at 6.15PM.

The U12 girls continued their good form with a 20-8 win over Ballisodare last Friday. The team was Sophie Edwards, Clodagh Hannon, Aaelesha Sweeney, Katie Gilligan, Ava Lyons, Aoibhinn Conlon, Penny Barlow, Maebh Harte, Aisling Dwyer, Aoibhinn Cassidy,

Hannagh Rainey, Ella Thompson, Marissa Hamilton, Muireann Bruen, Isabel Clancy, Clodagh Galvin and Alanna Mullen. They now play Owenmore Gaels in their final group game next Friday at 7PM in Collooney.

The club wish to express sympathy with the family and relatives of John Naughton, London and formerly of Knocknacross, Albert Shaw, Carrowkeel and Johnny Duignan, Ballintrillick all of whom died last week.

24 Aug

The Senior team picked up their first win of the campaign with a 0-14 to 0-9 win over Eastern Harps on Saturday. This now sets up a must win game against St Marys next Sunday at 4.00PM in Collooney. The team was: Daniel Lyons, Evan Lyons, Paul Higgins, Declan Willis, Sean Carroll, Frank Quinn, Ciaran O'Connor, Eoin Carroll (0-1), Dillon McDermott, James Carroll, Dylan Willis (0-1), Shane Deignan (0-2), Johnny Quinn (0-2), David Quinn (0-6), Darragh Hailstones (0-1). Subs: Lee Deignan for J Carroll, Brendan Hailstones (0-1) for D Hailstones, Brian Boyd for F Quinn, Daire Kearns for J Quinn.

The Junior team lost 0-13 to 0-7 against Owenmore Gaels in the last group game of the Championship. Playing against a strong breeze in the first half, the Gaels staged a gusty second half recovery to get within three points, however in the final stages Owenmore Gaels finished strongly with four points in the last five minutes. The team was: John Craig, Shane McCann, Shane Barry, Gavin McMorrow, Michael Barrym, Niall Henry, Seamus Hailstones, Paul Brennan, Eoin O'Connell, Conor Kearns (0-1), Keith McMorrow, Steven Willis, Mark Kearns (0-2), David Smyth, Joe Quinn. Sub: Mark Tuohy for S Barry (inj).

The Junior ladies made it four wins out of four with a 3-11 to 1-4 win over Curry. In difficult conditions the game was a tight encounter until the final ten minutes which saw the Gaels seal the win with two late goals. The team was: Meabh McDermott, Amy Healy, Ellie McDermott, Naomh Quinn, Louise Merrick, Aoife Morrisroe, Isobel Clark, Siobhan Brennan (2-1), Jade Lyons (0-1), Rachel Boyd (0-1), Aine O'Connell (0-2), Jane Benson (0-2), Ceili Faughan (0-3), Aoife O'Connor, Louise Smyth (0-1) Subs used: Erin Mullaney and Simone Kelly (1-0). This win books their place in the final on 12th September. Thanks to Curry GAA for streaming this game and to commentators James McDonagh and Keith Davey.

The U18 boys play Drumcliff/Rosses Point in the semi final on Wednesday at 7pm in Oxfield while the U18 girls play St Molaise Gaels on Tuesday at 7pm in Riverstown Park.

The U16 boys lost 1-14 to 1-12 to Drumcliff/Rosses Point last Friday. The team was: Jack Duignan, Jack Tuohy, Daniel King (0-1), Oisin Conlon, Jamie Parke, George Barlow, Dylan McKenna (0-1), Andrew Barlow, Conor Sheridan, Daniel O'Hara, Troy Gilgarro (0-2), Keelan Brehony, Conor McMorrow (1-4), James Foley (0-4), Brian Dwyer subs used: Sean Kelly, PJ Scanlon and Callum Kennedy.

The U16 girls had a good 2-15 to 1-4 win over Curry last Thursday. The team was: Sarah McKeon, Ellie McDermott, Chloe McCann, Sorcha Mullaney, Ruby Clark, Aine Cogan, Lara Swan (0-2), Nola Eivers (0-2), Meabh Callaghan (1-4), Hannah Willis, Emma Rainey, Nadine Hardagon (0-7), Jade McMorrow. Sub: Sophie Swan (1-0). This win ensures they make the final against Curry on Friday 4th September.

The U14 girls had a good 9-8 to 2-7 win over Tourlestrane on Sunday. The team was: Hannah Hargadon, Louise Robertson, Lynn Barlow, Amy Brehony, Amy Bagnall, Hannah Sheridan, Leanne Galvin, Ciara Gilligan 0-2, Sophie Swann (1-0), Amy Malone (0-2), Anna Bagnall, Orlaith Scanlon (0-3), Hayley Mullaney (2-1), Beth Candon (6-0), Isobel Foley subs used Leah Mullaney. They now play Curry in their final group game on Sunday next in Coola at 7PM.

The two U12 boys teams lost to stronger St John's sides last Tueday. The U10 girls played Owenmore Gaels on Thursday evening last in a very enjoyable game and now play Coolera in Ransboro next Wednesday at 7pm.

The U8 boys and girls played Easkey last Monday in Coola and the girls played Owenmore Gaels last Thursday. Two great evenings of football were enjoyed. The U8 play Coolera/Strandhill on Monday at 6.30pm in Coola.

Well done to Arrow Harps FC Senior team on their promotion to the Premier League at the weekend.

The club wish to express sympathy with the family and relatives of Kathleen O'Shea, Collooney and formerly of Ross Road, Riverstown

31 Aug

The new GAA guidance for attendance at underage matches and training advises that only one parent should attend per child. We would appeal to all parents to co-operate with us in the implementation of this guidance in the interests of public health. We will also need all parents to register and fill out the health questionnaire on-line for both themselves and their children and they will be asked to reconfirm their health status in advance of each session they attend. The coaches will be updating the relevant teams with the new requirements in the coming days.

The Senior team gave a disappointing performance against St Marys in the final group game of the championship, losing on a score line of 0-16 to 0-6. They now take on neighbours Geevagh in the relegation semi-final next Saturday at 6.00PM in Ballymote. The team was: Daniel Lyons, Evan Lyons, Paul Higgins, Declan Willis, Frank Quinn, Sean Carroll, Ciaran O'Connor, Dylan Willis, Eoin Carroll, Shane Deignan (0-1), Brian Boyd (0-1), James Carroll, Johnny Quinn (0-1), David Quinn (0-1), Darragh Hailstones. Subs: Lee Deignan for D Hailstones, Seamus Hailstones for F Quinn, Brendan Hailstones for E Carroll.

The U18 girls finished the group stages with a good 4-12 to 2-5 win over St Molaise Gaels last Tuesday to book a place in the final on the 20th September with the opposition to be confirmed. The team was: Kate Brehony, Laoise King, Kate Brady, Lara Swan (0-1), Ana McCann, Ellie Mc Dermott (0-1), Amy Healy, Jade Lyons (0-1), Isobel Clark (0-2), Hannah Willis (0-1), Ceili Faughnan (1-3), Nola Eivers, Meave Lyons, Nadine Hargadon (1-4), Amy Willis (1-0). Subs used: Ruby Clark and Emma O'Carroll.

The U18 boys secured their place in the final of B Championship with a 2-10 to 1-6 win over Drumcliffe/Rosses Point last Wednesday. The team was: Jack Duignan, Conor Sheridan, Aaron McKenna, Patrick Barrett, Daniel Murphy, Aodhan Eivers, David Barlow (0-1), Conor Kearns, Jason Kilkenny, Adam Kearns, Conor Mc Morrow (0-5), Lee Duignan (2-4), James Foley. Sub used: Johnny Kenny. They now play Geevagh and St Michaels this Wednesday at 6pm in Markievicz Park. We hope the game will be streamed, keep an eye on Facebook for further details.

The U16 girls play Curry away this Saturday 5th in the final, time to be confirmed. We hope to be able to stream this game, details later in the week.

The U14 boys play Calry away next Sunday at 6.30PM.

The U14 girls lost their final game 3-5 to 2-10 at home to Curry on Sunday. The team was: Hannah Hargadon, Louise Robertson, Lynn Barlow, Amy Brehony, Leah Mullaney, Hannah Sheridan, Ciara Gilligan (0-1), Leanne Galvin, Sophie Swann, Amy Malone (1-0), Orlaith Scanlon (2-1), Isobel Foley, Anna Bagnall, Beth Candon (0-2), Hayley Mullaney (0-1). Subs: Zara Barlow, Amy Bagnall, Clara Mc Govern, Katie Brehony. They now play Curry in the final, venue and date to be confirmed.

The U12 girls had a good 10-8 win over St Molaise Gaels last Friday in the A quarterfinal. The team was: Isabel Clancy, Aalesha Sweeney, Clodagh Hannon, Katie Gilligan, Ava Lyons, Sophie Rose Henry, Penny Barlow, Aoibhinn Conlon, Maebh Harte, Molly Chapman, Aoibheen Cassidy, Aisling Dwyer, Hannah Rainey, Marissa Hamilton, Ava Kennedy, Muireann Bruen, Alanna Mullen, Emma White, Ella Thompson, Roisin Kelly, Aibhe Kelly. They now play CT Gaels away on Friday in A semi-final at 6.30PM.

The U10 and U8 boys and girls played Coolera last week in very entertaining games. This week the U10 play Boyle while the U8's play Geevagh.

The club wish to express sympathy with the family and relatives of Patricia McCormack, Ross, Riverstown who died at the weekend.

7th Sep

The Senior Ladies take on Calry/St Joseph's in the final of the junior championship next Saturday at 11.30AM in Keash. With the current restrictions, supporters will not be allowed at the game and it will be played behind closed doors, however the game will be streamed - keep an eye on our Facebook page for further details.

Well done to the senior team who gave an improved performance defeating neighbours Geevagh 1-10 to 0-7 to retain senior status for next year. Next up will be the Kiernan Cup semi-final at a date to be confirmed. The team was: Daniel Lyons, Evan Lyons, Paul Higgins (C), Shane Barry, Declan Willis, Sean Carroll, Dáire Kearns, Dylan Willis, David Quinn (0-5,4f), Lee Deignan (1-2), Frank Quinn, James Carroll, Johnny Quinn (0-1), Shane Deignan (0-3, 1f), Brendan Hailstones. Subs: Darragh Hailstones for F Quinn (inj), Eoin Carroll for B Hailstones, Seamus Hailstones for J Carroll, Andy Flynn for S Barry (inj).

The U18 boys play Geevagh and St Michaels in the rescheduled B final on Monday 14th September at 6PM in Markievicz Park.

The U16 girls lost to Curry in the C Cup final last Saturday. This brought the year to a disappointing finish having been unbeaten in the group stages however they never gave up and played to the final whistle. The team was Cheyanne Casey, Chloe McCann, Cloda Conlon, Sorcha Mullaney, Ruby Clark, Aine Cogan, Ellie McDermott, Sarah McKeon (1-0), Meabh Callaghan (1-0), Hannah Willis, Sophie Swan, Emma Rainey, Jade McMorrow Subs used: Clodagh Costello, Sarah Carroll and Beth Candon. Thanks to Aoife O'Connor, Naomh Quinn, Eilis O'Connor and Mairéad Tuohy for all their work with the team this year.

The U16 boys play Coolera/Strandhill away in the A Semi-final on Friday at 6.30PM.

The U14 boys had a deserved 2-13 to 2-8 win over Calry/St Josephs last Sunday. The team was: Sean Kelly, Alex Clark , Adam O'Carroll, Leo Scanlon, Joris Rooney, Mathew Potter, PJ Scanlon (0-2), Jack Tuohy, Niall Kenny (0-2), Steven Smith (0-2), Darragh McKeon, Aaron Coleman (0-1), Keilan Hannon (1-1), Jack Barrett (1-2), Jack Brehony (0-3). Subs used: Eddie Cogan and Adam Taylor. They now play Easkey this Thursday at 6.30 in Coola.

The U12 girls lost 10-4 to CT Gaels in the A semi-final last Friday. The team was: Aisling Dwyer, Clodagh Hannon, Katie Gilligan, Sophie Rose Henry, Penny Barlow, Aoibhinn Conlon, Maebh Harte, Isobel Clancy, Hannah Rainey, Ava Lyons, Aoibhinn Cassidy, Marissa Hamilton, Molly Kearns Chapman, Muireann Bruen, Emma White, Roisin Kelly, Alanna Mullen, Ella Thomson and Aibhe Kelly. They now go into the A Shield final against Tourlestrane on Saturday 19th September.

The U12 boys play St Marys in Coola this Monday evening at 6.30PM.

There was plenty of activity with our development teams last week with the U11 girls playing St Marys at home and now take on Eastern Harps in Gurteen at 6.30PM on Monday. The U10 boys played Boyle last Wednesday with the Girls U10 and U8 teams taking on Geevagh in very enjoyable games. The U8's travel to Enniscrone this Monday while the U10 have home advantage against Enniscrone on Wednesday.

The club wish to express sympathy with the family and relatives of Lisa Kilcullen, Collooney who died last week.

14th Sep

It was a great weekend for the Gaels winning two county titles.

First up were the Senior Ladies who captured the Junior Championship with an impressive 2-17 to 0-9 win over Calry/St Josephs. While the Gaels were comfortable throughout, an impressive Calry/St Josephs pushed the Gaels all the way and were within four points of the Gaels in the final quarter. It was not until the experienced goal poacher Simone Kelly grabbed Gaels second goal that the Gaels pulled away. Well done to the management team of Mark Tuohy, Paul Higgins and Fiona Lyons and to the whole panel who got over the line after many years knocking at the door. The team was: Meabh McDermott, Amy Healy, Ellie McDermott, Naomh Quinn, Isobel Clark, Aoife Morrisroe (c), Louise Merrick, Jade Lyons (0-1), Siobhan Brennan, Rachel Boyd (0-3), Aine O'Connell (1-2), Jane Benson (0-3), Ceili Faughnan (0-4), Louise Smtyh, Erin Mullaney (0-2). Subs: Simone Kelly (1-1) for L Smyth, Eba McCann for R Boyd, Lisa Galvin for S Brennan (inj), Aisling Boyd for E McDermott, Catherine Tuohy for L Merrick, Aoife O'Connor (0-1) for E Mullaney. Other panel members, Lisa Callaghan, Meg Craig, Sheona Leyden, Orla Kiely, Eillis O'Connor, Nadine Hargadon, Laoise King, Meave Lyons, Kate Breheny, Emma O'Carroll, Amy Willis, Mairead Tuohy, Grace O'Carroll.

The second title went to the U12 girls who won the A Shield Final with a 4-1 win over Tourlestrane. The team was: Isobel Clancy, Clodagh Hannon, Aalesha Sweeney, Sophie Rose Henry, Ava Lyons, Katie Gilligan, Penny Barlow, Aoibheen Conlon, Aoibheen Cassidy, Molly Kearns Chapman, Meabh Harte, Aisling Dwyer, Marissa Hamilton, Hannah Rainey, Ava Kennedy, Muireann Bruen, Alanna Mullen, Ella Thompson, Emma White, Roisin Kelly, Aibhe Kelly, Clodagh Galvin and Sophie Edwards. Thanks to the management team of Fiona Lyons, Gus Chapman and Jessica Sweeney for all their work with the girls during the year.

Well done to the Junior team who secured an important win for the club, retaining their A status with a comprehensive 3-11 to 0-5 win over Eastern Harps in the relegation final on Sunday. The team was: John Craig, Shane McCann, Gavin McMorrow, Michael Hannon, Eoin O'Connell, Niall Henry, Enda O'Connell, Cian McDermott (1-0), Keith McMorrow, Mark Kearns (0-1), Steven Willis (2-3), Luke Flynn (0-4), Joe Quinn (0-3), Mark Tuohy, Sean O'Connell. Sub: Michael Barry for E O'Connell.

The U18 boys play Geevagh and St Michaels on Monday in the Minor B final in Markievicz Park at 6.00PM. With no spectators allowed, the game will be live streamed and we will share the link on Monday.

The U18 girls play Eastern Harps in the Minor B final on Sunday next in Coola at 10.30AM.

The U16 boys lost the A semi-final 3-10 to 1-11 to Coolera/Strandhill last week. The team was: Jack Duignan, Oisin Conlon, Dylan McKenna, George Barlow, Daniel King, PJ Scanlon (0-2), Conor Sheridan, Andrew Barlow, Troy Gilgarro, Conor McMorrow (0-5), Daniel O'Hara, Ciaran Kenny, Brian Dwyer (1-1), James Foley (0-3). Sub used Jack Tuohy. Thanks to Enda Foley, Harry King and Shane Quigley for all their work with the team during the year.

The U14 boys had a good 9-16 to 1-4 win over Easkey last Thursday. The team was: Sean Kelly, Leo Scanlon, Adam O'Carroll, Joris Rooney Mathew Potter (0-1), PJ Scanlon (0-1), Niall Kenny (3-3), Jack Tuohy (0-2), Darragh McKeon (1-0), Steven Smith, Jack Brehony (0-3), Keilan Hannon (2-1), Aaron Coleman (1-3) Subs: Jack Barrett (2-2), Alex Clark, Eddie Cogan, Dylan White, Leo Kennedy, Adam Taylor. They now play St Pats in their final group game next Sunday in Dromard.

Both U12 boys teams lost to a strong St Mary's team last Monday.

21st Sep

The U18 Boys had a great 2-16 to 3-17 win after extra time over neighbours Geevagh and St Michaels in the B Championship final last Monday. The Gaels let a seven-point lead slip bringing the game to extra time but six unanswered points in the first period of extra time gave the Gaels a deserved win. Well done to both teams for what was a very exciting game. The team was: Jack Duignan, Conor Sheridan, Aaron McKenna, Patrick Barrett, Daniel Murphy, Aodhan Eivers, David Barlow, Conor Kearns (0-1), Jason Kilkenny (0-1), Adam Kearns (0-2), Conor McMorrow (0-5), Lee Deignan, Captain (1-13), James Foley (1-2). Subs: Johnny Kenny (0-2), Eoin Dwyer, Jay Rogers, Ryan Thompson, Shane Dwyer, Andrew Barlow, Jamie Parke, Dylan McKenna, Andrew McGrievy. Thanks to managers Keith McMorrow and Derek Davey for their work with the team this year.

Hard luck to the U18 Girls who lost narrowly to Eastern Harps in the B Championship final last Sunday. The Gaels pushed the Harps all the way and had a chance for a goal in the last minute but the Harps keeper was equal to Hannah Willis effort. The final score was 3-8 to 2-13. The team was: Kate Breheny, Laoise King, Ellie McDermott, Kate Brady, Amy Healy, Sophie Swann, Ana McCann, Jade Lyons, Captain (1-0), Isobel Clark, Nadine Hargadon (1-1), Nola Eivers (0-1), Ceili Faughnan (1-6), Hannah Willis. Subs: Meave Lyons, Amy Willis, Emma O'Carroll, Ruby Clark. Thanks to managers Michelle McMorrow and Fiona Lyons for their work with the team this year.

Well done to the U14 Boys who defeated St Pats 3-9 to 1-9 to top the group and now play Coolaney/Mullinabreena in the semi-final, The team was: Sean Kelly, Alex Clark, Adam O'Carroll, Leo Scanlon, PJ Scanlon, Matthew Potter (0-1), Joris Rooney, Niall Kenny (0-2), Jack Tuohy, Darragh McKeon (1-2), Keilan Hannon, Steven Smith, Jack Brehony (1-1), Jack Barrett (1-0), Aaron Coleman (0-3). Subs: Dylan White, Eddie Cogan, Leo Kennedy, Liam McDermott.

The U14 Girls play Curry in the B Cup Final next Sunday at 1PM in Ransboro.

The U12 Boys play Ballymote/Bunninadden next Monday at 6.30PM in Bunninadden.

The Senior team take on Tourlestrane at home next Saturday at 5PM in the semi-final of the Kiernan Cup.

Well done to Tourlestrane on the five in a row, a remarkable achievement and well done also to Curry on winning the Intermediate Championship.

28th Sep

Hard luck to U14 girls who lost the B Cup Championship final 5-4 to 4-11 to Curry last Sunday. This was a very exciting and close encounter with only a point between the sides until the last kick of the game when Curry finished with a goal. The team was: Hannah Hargadon, Louise Robertson, Lyn Barlow, Amy Brehony, Leah Mullaney, Hannah Sheridan, Ciara Gilligan (0-1), Sophie Swan, Leanne Galvin, Isobel Foley, Amy Malone (3-1), Orlaith Scanlon (0-1), Hayley Mullaney (1-0), Beth Candon (1-1), Katie Brehony. Subs: Zara Barlow, Clara McGovern, Amy Bagnall, Kayleigh Mullane Cronin. Thanks to the management team of Siobhan Brennan, Catherine Tuohy, Enda Candon, Majella Muldowney and Cara Tighe for all their hard work and time with the girls this year.

Well done to the U14 boys who had a convincing 6-14 to 0-8 win over Coolaney/Mullinbreena in the B semi-final on Sunday. The team was: Sean Kelly, Alex Clark, Adam O'Carroll, Leo Scanlon, PJ Scanlon, Mathew Potter, Joris Rooney, Niall Kenny (2-3), Jack Tuohy, Darragh McKeon (1-3), Keilan Hannon (2-4), Steven Smith (1-1), Jack Brehony (0-1), Jack Barrett, Aaron Coleman (0-2). Subs used: Dylan White, Eddie Cogan, Adam Taylor, Leo Kennedy. They will now play St John's in the final with the venue and date to be confirmed.

The U11/U12 boys had their final group game last Monday against Ballymote/Buninaden. The U12 team now play in the Shield semi-final against St Molaise Gaels while the U11 team take on Tubbercurry/Cloonacool in the plate final.

The Senior team had their final game of the season losing 1-7 to 0-6 to Tourlestrane in the semi-final of the Kiernan Cup last Saturday. The team was: Daniel Lyons, John Craig, Paul Higgins, Patrick Benson, Daire Kearns, Declan Willis (0-1), Seamus Hailstones, James Carroll (0-1), Dylan Willis (0-1), Johnny Quinn (0-1), Darragh Hailstones, Conor Kearns, Mark Kearns, Lee Deignan (0-2), Brendan Hailstones. Thanks to the management team of Glen McDermott, Stephen Sheerin, Frankie King, Fergal White and Hilary Lyons for their work with the team this year.

The club are currently having a clothes collection - all clothes, belts, shoes, bags etc can be dropped to Coola this week. Please contact Michelle McMorrow on 087 6157455 if you wish to drop bags off - collection will be this week so make sure you avail of this opportunity.

5th Oct

We have only three teams left to complete their season, both boys U12 teams and the boys U14 team. The U14 final was postponed last Sunday and a new date has yet to be scheduled. The U12's play Tubbercurry away in the C plate final on Tuesday at 6PM while the second U12 team play St Molaise Gaels next Sunday in the A Shield semi-final at 12.00PM.

The winners of the monthly members draw were Ciaran Garry, Marie Henry and Andy Kearns.

Thanks to all who supported this year's clothes collection which is now closed.

Is quitting smoking something you’ve wanted to do for a while? Well, there’s never been a better time to give up and the Gaels most recent Healthy Club initiative will be supporting the HSE's current quit.ie campaign as we prepare to become a smoke free club by the end of October. Keep an eye on the Club's social media outlets for updates.

The club wish to express sympathy with the family and relatives of Patrick Duggan, Gleann who died last week. The club also express sympathy with Enda Dineen, Rusheen on the death of his mother Mamie, Sligo, Ciara O'Halloran on the death of her father John, Sligo, Nancy Brennan on the death of her sister Noreen Coye in the US and Thomas Egan on the death recently of his father Sean, Ballisodare

26th Oct

Congratulations to Daniel and Hilary Lyons who won top prize in the Club Sligo Draw. We hope you have many years of safe motoring. It was great to see a local winner and thanks to all who purchased and sold tickets for the draw.

The club were saddened to learn of the passing of former Gaels player Kieran Harte during the week. Kieran was part of the 1998 minor winning team and also represented the club at Senior level and his sister Louise and daughter Maebh are current Gaels players. We wish to express sympathy with his parents Brian and Carmel, brother Aidan, sister Louise, daughter Maebh and the wider Harte family, relatives and friends. We also wish to express sympathy with Grainne Kenny on the sad passing of her brother Peadar King, Tubbercurry. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha.

30th Nov

The monthly club meeting will be held next Sunday 6th December outdoors at 12.00PM at the club grounds.

The club will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2022 and we plan to mark the occasion with the publication of a Club History Book. The book will chart the many ups and downs since 17th March 1972 when the Sooey and Knockalassa clubs amalgamated to form Shamrock Gaels. The work has now started and we are soliciting content such as stories and photographs from the community. We are particularly interested in photographs from the first 30 years. If you have photographs from this period please scan and email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or whatsapp a photo to 0872358840.

Well done to the Gleann Community and School Committee on the excellent publication of "Gleann Community & School" which is now available in all shops in the area. Whether or not you are from Gleann, this is a must have for all houses in the community and a great record of life in the area down through the years.

The club wish to express sympathy with the Boyd, Harte and Finn families, relatives and friends on the passing of Julia Finn, Knockbeg and the family and relatives of Margaret Gethin, Emlagh and Denis McCarthy, Ballintogher who died at the weekend.

7th Dec

The winners of the October members draw were: Jimmy Scanlon, Michael Reynolds and Teresa Henry while the November winners were: Sean Higgins, Daire Kearns and Brian McDermott. The winners of the special Christmas draw were: David Quinn, Donal Tuohy and Shane Quigley.

Thanks to all who supported the recent clothes collection for Bord Ná Nóg which raised €1,002.

The club will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2022 and we plan to mark the occasion with the publication of a Club History Book. The book will chart the many ups and downs since 17th March 1972 when the Sooey and Knockalassa clubs amalgamated to form Shamrock Gaels. The work has now started and we are soliciting content such as stories and photographs from the community. We are particularly interested in photographs from the 1970's and the 1980's - if you have photographs from this period please scan and email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or whatsapp a photo to 0872358840.

The club wish to express sympathy with the family and relatives of Paddy Byrne, Ballygawley, Ann Currid, Ballinaful and formerly from Gleann and Michael Hannon, Gurteen all of whom died recently. The club also wish to express sympathy with Nicola Hargadon, Castlebaldwin on the passing recently of her father Sean Kennedy, Kerry.

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