Local Notes: Charlestown Sarsfields U15 win Division 2 league final.
Charlestown Sarsfields U15 team panel and management following their splendid victory over Ardmoy in the Division 2 league final played in Bonniconlon recently.
There was no winner of the Charlestown Sarsfields GAA lotto jackpot of €12,000 in the weekly draw held on Sunday night, June 16, and the following were the four numbers drawn; 6, 15, 18 and 22.
The winners of the 2 x €50 weekly prizes were Peter Vesey and Sean Dunleavy. The latest jackpot increased to €12,100 and the draw was held on Sunday night, June 23.
Charlestown Sarsfields enjoyed a comfortable 6-9 to 3-6 victory over Swinford in round one of the East Mayo U-14A championship played at Fr O’Hara Park recently. The Sarsfields were in control for the most part throughout but endured some tough moments in either half but had no quality to overcome the difficulties posed by a gusty Swinford side who battled gamely to the final whistle.
The Sarsfields were seven clear at the interval and were good value for their lead for the most part with two first half goals from Adam Doherty giving them a measure of control. Swinford struck for a goal of their own early in the second half to hint at a revival but this was quashed minutes later when Adam Hunt banged in a super strike for the Sarsfields to wrestle back control with the Sarsfields able to manage the game well from there to the final whistle.
It was a night to remember for young Adam Doherty as he bagged four goals in what was a terrific night for the young maestro and one he will remember for many a long day.
A good performance from the Sarsfields young tyros and one which augurs well for the remainder of their campaign as they await the winners of the Kiltimagh v Swinford in the next round of the competition.
The Butterfly Garden in collaboration with artist Tom Meskell invites you to take part in a project for Wave of Light 2024. You are invited to volunteer in the sculpture of butterflies and lanterns which will be guided by artist Tom Meskell. These lanterns will be displayed and lit up pink and blue in the Butterfly Garden for this year’s Wave of Light remembrance event on October 15. There workshop for this initiative will be held in the Charlestown Arts Centre on June 25, from 7-9pm and fortnightly thereafter. Please make sure to read the post for more important details with more information to be had on the Charlestown Arts Centre Facebook page.
Giggles Drama School Summer Workshops takes place from August 6-9 (inclusive) in Charlestown Arts Centre. Junior Class (9-12 year olds ) 10am-12 noon cost €60; senior class (13-18 year olds ) 1pm-3pm cost €70. The workshop will focus on movement, vocal work, script work, character development, improvisation, working with puppets and costumes and lots of drama games. This is a great way to develop confidence, creativity, wellbeing, etc. For more details and bookings contact Mary Ellen on 087 7929158.
South Sligo Wild Sauna is coming to Charlestown Swimming Pool on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings from 7-8pm during evening lane swimming. Book your slot using the following link below www.wbookwhen.com/southsligowildsauna.
For the second week in succession the Sarsfields came out on the wrong side of a 0-11 to 2-4 score line as they came up short once again in round 6 of the county senior league against Parke/Keelogues/Crimlin in a topsy turvy encounter played at the Parke GAA grounds.
This defeat leaves the Sarsfields in a somewhat perilous position as they hover near the foot of the table with some key games coming up against the teams immediately below them.
In the final analysis they will be wondering how they didn’t get something from a match they enjoyed the lion’s share of the possession of in the second period as they dragged themselves off the canvas having found themselves six points in arrears at the first whistle.
Both teams were somewhat depleted with the Sarsfields particularly so in their forward line with the final score an obvious indication of their shortcomings in attack as they contrived to butcher some wonderful scoring chances in the latter stages of the game which would come back to bite them in a big way as the hosts claimed the two valuable points to move ahead of the Sarsfields in the league standings.
The Sarsfields started well enough as they kept the hosts on a tight rein in the opening ten minutes albeit Parke’s shooting left a lot to be desired as they kicked a bundle of wides from very advantageous scoring positions.
Ruairi Cullen kicked the Sarsfields ahead with a terrific score with Parke finally opening their account two minutes later. The hosts kicked the next two scores to open up a two point lead before Cullen kicked another beauty for the Sarsfields to keep them in contention as the exchanges cranked up a notch or two.
It was Parke who seized control however in some style as they kicked a clatter of fine points to leave the Sarsfields trailing in their wake as they stacked up five white flags without reply to leave the Sarsfields floudering 0-8 to 0-2 in arrears at the interval and in all kinds of trouble it must be said as the black and amber were in charge in all the key pressure points on the field.
It was hard to see how the Sarsfields could navigate their way back into the game after their first half fade out but to their credit they presented a much more formidable challenge in the second half and fronted up and played with much more cojones and spirit.
Ruairi Cullen kicked a good score, his third of the night, to launch their second half revival with Niall Fleming guiding over a mark a few minutes later to bring the gap back to four.
The Sarsfields kicked some poor wides in between those two points but they were in control in the middle third with Paddy Goldrick in particular fielding and carrying with impressive intent ably assisted by Gareth O’Donnell as midfield became a very fertile area for the green and white.
That man Goldrick put the cat among the pigeons ten minutes in when he burst forward from midfield, taking a good pass from Alan Woods to blast the ball to the net and leave just one between the sides as Parke struggled to get any kind of a foothold in the game with the Sarsfields firmly in the ascendency.
The Sarsfields failed to kick on however, kicking a plethora of wides before Parke finally lifted the siege with two points on the bounce to push the lead back out to three with ten left to go. The Sarsfields fought back with admirable spirit however with veteran David Caffrey taking the fight to the opposition with a sixty yard run that eventually ended up in him being upended in the small square with referee Vincent Neary pointing to the spot and awarding a penalty to the green and white.
Gareth O’Donnell dispatched the kick to the net in expert fashion to bring the scores level with everything up for grabs. The Sarsfields failed to capitalise however as shots drifted every which way but through the posts which sapped the confidence levels as the forward division just couldn`t guide one between the posts to stay ahead or level.
Parke, too had their fault lines in front of goal, kicking some poor wides but they did manage to kick one between the posts in the frantic closing stages to edge one ahead as the Sarsfields kicking became ever more wayward with audible groans of frustration greeting every kick that failed to find the target.
The final whistle brought contrasting fortunes in both camps with Parke ecstatic to have secured the win with the Sarsfields left to pick the bones over a dispiriting defeat that could and should have seen them get something from a much more positive and spirited second half display.
Their best players were all in defence and at midfield with Paddy Goldrick, Ruairi Cullen, Gerry and Enda McLoughlin, David Caffrey, Paddy Walsh, Gareth O`Donnell, Fergal Quinn, Ben Conway and Niall Drudy all performing powerfully and taking the fight to Parke when the game looked to be gone from them at half-time.
A free electrical recycling day takes place in the grounds of Fr O’Hara Park, Charlestown on Tuesday (today), June 25, from 10am-1pm. Any household waste, electrical items, batteries or energy saving light bulbs accepted, large or small from fridges to phones, laptops to lawnmowers, toys to power tools and everything in between, WEEE recycle anything with a plug or battery. Electrical, battery and lighting waste can also be recycled at your local authority, recycling centres and electrical retailers. Visit www.weeeireland.ie to learn more.
Anam Cara is holding its monthly parent evening for bereaved parents on Tuesday (this evening), June 25, in the TF Royal Hotel, Castlebar. The event is free and open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age, time or circumstances of their child’s death. Anam Cara offer an online support service. Contact info@anamcara.ie or 085 2888 888 for more information.
Are you interested in spending time with the residents in a nursing home? Maybe you enjoy playing cards, knitting, bingo or music and would like to offer your skills? If yes contact St Attracta’s Residence, Hagfield, Charlestown, on 094 9254307 or by email to info@stattractas.com.
Irish classes are starting at Carracastle Community Centre this September. Contact Patrick at 085 7704647 for more details and to provisionally book your place.
DAS Academy will run a dancing/acting/singing summer camp for children aged 5-12 years at Carracastle Community Centre from Monday, July 15 to Wednesday, July 17, costing €60 per child with 10% discount for siblings. Email carracastlefutureclg@gmail.com to book your place and to arrange payment of deposit.
Do you want to teach your little one to swim? In association with Mayo Sports Partnership, Charlestown Swimming Pool will run a week of aquababies classes July 8th-12th (inclusive) for €30 per child. There are two age groups 6-23 months old at 9am and 2-4 year olds at 9.30am. Book your place for yourself and your little one https://bookwhen.com/charlestownswimmingpool.
A clothes recycling bank has been permanently located at the front entrance of the CBD Sport and Recreational Centre (on the grounds of Fr O’Hara Park). The following items can be deposited into the bank; all women/mens and childrens clothing, paired footwear, handbags, belts, soft toys (teddies), curtains, towels (clean), bed linen (duvet covers, sheets, pillowcases , throws). We cannot accept any pillows or duvets. All proceeds from collections going forward will go towards the annual running costs of the CBD Centre which provides so many facilities, classes and activities to the local community to exercise and enjoy. Contact 089 2616514 for any further information or enquiries.
Carracastle Cemetery Mass will take place on Sunday, August 4, at 10.30am. Tell your relatives and friends who are living outside of the community or elsewhere.
Classes are held at Carrcastle Community Centre every Wednesday morning at 11am, involving char-based exercises and using light weights. For more information and to book your place contact Sarah at 086 3879635.
Catholic Marriage Care is seeking facilitators to volunteer to train as presenters for marriage preparation courses. If you feel you would like to help contact Aisling at the Accord Centre, Maynooth, Co. Kildare on 01 5053112 or email marraigecourses@accord.ie.
Sarsfields Shamrocks travel to Gilmartin Park, Kiltimagh, to take on the locals in round one of the East Mayo Minor A championship on Tuesday (this evening), June 25 with the throw-in timed for 7.30pm.
The summer bridge game continues every Wednesday night in Walsh’s Bar, Main Street, Charlestown, and the following were the prizewinners from the most recent game held on June 12: 1st Mike Wingrove and Tom Ginty, 2nd Mary O’Connell and Carmel Moffitt, 3rd Mary Lynskey and Tom Dunne, 4th Paddy and Patricia Colleran.
The game takes place every Wednesday night at the usual time of 8pm in Walsh’s Bar and players from other clubs are more than welcome to come along and pit their wits against the locals and there will be a full results service in next week’s column.
There was a good turnout at the weekly 25 card drive held in the Yeats County Inn, Curry, on Tuesday, June 18, and the following were the prizewinners; 1st Veronica McCarrick and Teresa McIntyre, 2nd Joe Mahon and Vinny Brennan. Raffle winners were Veronica McCarrick, Teresa McIntyre and Darby Leonard.
The death took place at Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar of Ellen (Elsie ) Jackson, Mark C. Henry Lane, Charlestown. Her remains were removed to the Church of St John the Evangelist, Tubbercurry, Co Sligo, and burial took place after solemn requiem Mass to Rhue Cemetery. She is survived by her loving family, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. The late Ellen or Elsie as she was affectionately known, who was pre-deceased by her husband Michael, was a lady in the true sense of the word who had forged many strong friendships in the community of Charlestown and beyond. She was a long standing member of the local bridge club and was a talented player who won many awards in her time. She was a lady of wit and humour who was always up for a bit of fun and banter and her many friends in the bridge club were very sad to hear of her passing, She leaves a good legacy which her family will cherish in these deep dark hours and days and we tender our deepest sympathies to the bereaved.
The Sarsfields host Kilmeena in Fr O’Hara Park in the U12 summer league on Wednesday, June 26, with the throw-in timed for 7pm.
The Sarsfields travel to Brickens to take on St Jarlath’s in the East Mayo A U16A championship on Thursday, June 27, with the throw-in timed for 7.30pm.
The Sarsfields travel to Kilmovee to take on the Shamrocks in the East Mayo U14C Championship on Saturday, June 29, with the throw-in timed for 11am.
Well done to the Charlestown Sarsfields U14 girls team who captured the division one league title in great style with a thrilling 5-11 to 5-7 victory over a very good and gallant Kilmaine team in a thrilling final played at Fr O’Hara Park, Charlestown recently.
This was a cracking contest from the get go with goals very much the currency of the day as the two teams went all out attack and set a cracking pace throughout. The Sarsfields had to be at their best to withstand a Kilmaine side that had a very potent attack with the green and white having to dig deep to see off a very determined and spirited South Mayo challenge that remained live and persistent right to the final whistle.
The Sarsfields too, had a very dynamic forward line and it was just as well they had as Kilmaine kept responding when the Sarsfields looked to have taken control of the game at several stages in the second half. The Charlestown girls showed commendable tenacity to get the job done however as they hung on gamely in the closing stages with Kilmaine throwing everything at them in a bid to get level or in front.
Another very good day for the ladies club and full credit to the management team who had the girls well prepared all throughout the campaign and had them in the best possible shape with a division one title a notable achievement considering the calibre of teams they were pitted against in what was an ultra-competitive competition.
All eyes now turn to the championship where the girls will be going all out to do the double which looks well within their capabilities.
The Charlestown Sarsfields Ladies have re-launched their Euro Millions Community Syndicate fundraising draw for the remainder of 2024. 4 lines per draw including Euro Millions Plus. 4 draws per week (2 main + 2 Plus) for 26 weeks plus 10 chances each week to win €5000 for Ireland Only Raffle. That’s a total of 676 chances to win. Automatic entry to monthly draw for €60 worth of local vouchers. That’s a total of over €1000 of tickets for just €10. First draw takes place on Friday, July 2, with the last draw taking place on Friday, December 31. The closing date is July 1, and your support would be very much appreciated.
Charlestown Sarsfields junior team were well beaten in their latest outing in division 3B of the county senior league as Davitts put them to the sword with a very convincing display as they ran up a big score in the process.
There were mitigating circumstances for the Sarsfields however as injuries decimated their line-up with up to ten players unavailable for selection which left management in a very compromised position and left them staring down the barrel from the throw-in.
Davitts were in no mood to look a gift horse in the mouth and duly took full advantage of the Sarsfields weakened hand and had the game put to bed long before the final whistle.
The Sarsfields, to be fair, kept at it right to the bitter end but they were no match for a rampant home side who banged in the goals early doors thus taking competitive element out of the game as the Sarsfields struggled to tame the black and red wave that swept towards their goal with relentless regularity.
A tough day at the office for all associated with the green and white but one which can be put down to an injury riven panel which has left the team and management playing with effectively one hand tied behind their back.
Life after bereavement can feel very lonely. Trained facilitators conduct a weekly ‘Bereavement Support Meeting’ at the Family Centre, Knock Shrine, each Wednesday at 11am. There is also a special meeting for bereaved partners /spouses on the first Thursday of each month at 11am. No appointment needed. Further information from Monica Morley, 094 9375320.
There was no winner of the Curry GAA lotto jackpot of €3,900 in the weekly draw held on Monday night, June 17, and the following were the four numbers drawn; 5, 16, 19, and 24. The following were the winners of the 3 x €20 prizes; Nuala McIntyre, Colette Hayes and Fr Leo Henry.
The latest jackpot increased to €4,100 and the draw took place on Monday night, June 24.
Senior Line is Ireland’s national telephone service for older people open every day of the year10am-10pm. Freephone 1800 80 45 91. Callers may feel isolated, alone and may wish to discuss a problem in confidence, or for company during the day. Senior Line’s older volunteers are trained to listen, to support, to discuss options and to refer callers to other helpful services if necessary. Senior Line 1800 80 45 91 is open every day of the year at the above times.
There was a good turnout at the weekly darts competition held in Walsh’s Bar, Main Street, Charlestown on Sunday night, June 16, as Podsie and Boom Boom fought out another gritty instalment of the weekly classic. Governor Gus was immense as ever in his role as match referee, keeping both protagonists firmly in check throughout. This was the latest big game clash between two men with a long and storied history of final rivalry.
Podsie made the better start, racing into a one set lead with some sizzling finishing, Boom Boom hit back to win the next set as he found his range among the doubles but Podsie regained control in the third set, closing it out with a neat treble eighteen, double sixteen finish to move two set to one ahead. The fourth set was an epic with both men throwing well simultaneously. Boom Boom looked to have it secured when he stood over double top with two darts in his hand as well as holding a two legs to one lead. He inexplicably missed the double with both his darts to pave the way for Podsie to set forward and claim the leg as he nailed double 12 with his final dart. The fifth and deciding leg was another see-saw affair which Podsie eventually claimed as he pierced the bulls eye with his final dart to seal a terrific victory with Boom Boom left to rue the two darts he spurned at double sixteen to extend the match to a fifth set. Both men shared a warm handshake at the end of a good contest with Podsie delighted to seal his seventh title of the season with Boom Boom left to lick his wounds once again at another near miss in a decider.
