Local Notes: Eoghan Rua Ladies team of 2010 honoured at annual awards night.
Some of the members of the Eoghan Rua Ladies Football team from 2010 who were honoured at the annual Eoghan Rua Club Awards night which were held on March 16, in the Ocean Sands Hotel, with special guest Galway hurler Joe Canning.
In 2010 Eoghan Rua won its first ever adult title. Eoghan Rua had been formed a few years before this but it was only in their 2nd year after having being formed from ‘Castleconnor’ to ‘Eoghan Rua’ that they won their first piece of championship silverware.
A championship that started with playing the eventual finalists, Calry on what can only be described as a scalder of a day. Being narrowly defeated by them, turned into a year that changed the clubs history by beating Drumcliffe, St Michael’s and CT Gaels. The final against Calry was led on the pitch by co-captains Colley Casey and Niamh Jacob. It was a team event that to this day would be hard bet.
Brendan Knox and Kieran Holmes were the management at the time, with Sheila Murphy keeping all at bay as well as Yvonne Flynn. Michelle ‘Twiggy’ Taylor was minding the back line while ‘Mammy’ Noreen was firing over points in the forward line. Aisling McDonagh, Aisling and Aoife Jacob all popped over scores for that final as Sarah Murphy, Laura Jacob and Andrea Feeney all insured that no ball went too far behind them in the backline.
It was also the start of adult football for teenagers Claire Duffy and Elisha Queenan, while a young Joanne McDonnell, Orna O’Dowd and Louise Lindsay, who all had a few years put in at this stage, were all part of this historical day. The club are delighted to see these five girls still lining out for the adult teams 15 years later.
This group of women are the reason why the club is as inspiring as it is today, and without them the club couldn’t have been as successful. Some of them have gone on to do great things outside of the club, Niamh and Colley making names in Dublin clubs over the year, Aine Coleman who is running marathons all over the world, Yvonne is heavily involved in the Western Gales Hurling club, and Michelle Taylor is still keeping the sticks safe in the Irish hockey team, Lorraine and Sarah are educating the girls in local schools and Lorraine is also very involved in the convents football team. Orna O’Dowd has been a pro soccer player and is also very involved with Sligo Rovers while Joanne and Louise both did stints abroad playing and flying the flag for Eoghan Rua in their new clubs before returning home.
These girls have gone on to get married, have children and start a new chapter in their lives outside Eoghan Rua but the club must remember where it all started and who was there flying the flag from the very beginning and passing it on as the years go on.
Enniscrone Kilglass GAA Club were delighted to present a cheque of €3258 to Mary Horkan of North West Hospice, Sligo, which was the proceeds of the Tractor/Vehicle Run and Charity Match which was held at Christmas time. The club extend thanks to everyone who contributed to these fundraisers which support a very important charity. It is an acknowledgement of the wonderful service that North West Hospice Sligo provides.
A great day was held at Enniscrone Golf Club on Sunday, March 23, for the Captains Drive-In. Congratulations are extended to Lady Captain Elaine Doherty, Men’s Captain Michael Moylett and Junior Captain, Frankie.
Councillor Joe Queenan is delighted to announce that funding has been allocated for traffic calming measures at both Colaiste Iascaight and Rathlee Village.
Get your Saturday mornings all planned out. Starting on April 26th at 10am football coaching for U5’s, U7’s and U9s will be held at Enniscrone Kilglass GAA Grounds, Quigabar, F26 D710. Learn new skills and make new friends in a fun, welcoming and safe space for all. Both boys and girls are welcome.
Kilglass Parish Community Centre are holding a Community Gathering to celebrate one year of the Hub and launching Phase 2 on Sunday, May 4 at 7pm in The Hub. It will be an evening of fun, connection and celebration. There will be children’s entertainment, xBox Gaming Zone, and exciting announcements. Be part of this special milestone as they grow together. Bring your friends and family as everyone is welcome. More information at https://www.kilglassparishcommunitycentre.com.
Enniscrone Kilglass Intermediate team made their seasonal debut with a home fixture against Drumcliffe/Rosses Point in the Spring League with the throw in Quigabar at 2pm.
The U18 footballers commence their B1 league campaign today, Tuesday, April 1, with an away game against Drumcliffe/Rosses Point, with a 6pm start in Oxfield.
The U15s started out on their new season with a home match against Easkey/St Farnan’s/St Pat’s yesterday Monday, March 31, in Quigabar at 6pm.
With all the teams now returning to action, membership is now due. All players must be registered for insurance purposes. Visit www.foireann.ie to take out membership for the new season.
There was so much to go through and such great interest the Dromore West Young at Heart Group have invited Home Energy to run a clinic on Wednesday, April 2, commencing at 10.30am in Dromore West Community Centre F26 T9F9. People will learn about home retrofitting works and grants. For more information contact Luke Tarmey, Community Retrofit Champion at Luke@ldco.ie or 086 1686203. Everyone is welcome on the day.
Tireragh Community Support are holding an Easter Egg Hunt on April 20, from 12 noon to 3pm at Kilglass House F26H685. Tickets which cost €5 are available by calling 083 4461322. Booking is essential. There will be some egg-citing fun on the day and you could win a prize for Best Easter Bonnet.
Easkey Enhancement Association are delighted to have brought back Chair Yoga with Jenn from West Coast Wellness on Tuesdays at 10.30am. Get in touch to book your place. The event is supported by MSLETB. Some of the amazing benefits of chair yoga are; it improves flexibility and strength; increases interceptive and proprioceptive awareness; reduces pain; elicits the relaxation response; and reduces stress and anxiety.
The praying of the Holy Rosary continues on Thursday evening at 8.15pm in Carns Shrine, Culleens, and will be led by Eilish and Paul. It is recited every Thursday evening for the Holy Souls during Lent.
Dance Fitness class is held every Friday morning at 11am in the Enniscrone Resource Centre. The class costs €8 per session will all proceeds going to the upkeep of the centre.. All ages are welcome. Contact 096 37444 for more details.
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The death took place of Maureen Gillard nee Ni Neachtain, Woodville House, Ballymoghany, Enniscrone and formally of An Spiddeal, Co Galway. Maureen was predeceased by her husband Mick and her daughter Mary. She is deeply regretted by her children Ann (Ennis), Sean (London), Michael (Ballymoghanry), Joe (Oranmore), Bosco (Drumshambo), Paschel (Drumshambo), grandchildren Laura, Niamh, Ciara, Alice, Owen, Grace, Aimee, Sophie, Scott, Matthew, Aoife, Liam, Mila, Ellie and Robbie, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Maureen’s remains reposed at Gallagher’s Funeral Home, Bonniconlon, on Thursday evening, March 27, from 6 to 8pm and her remains arrived at St Joseph’s Church, Castleconnor, on Friday morning for Requiem Mass at 11am with burial afterwards in Killanley Cemetery. May she rest in peace.
Well done to all the artist and model makers who took part in the Community Games competition recently, to all who helped out in any way and to the judge Maria. Maria was extremely impressed with the standard. Results were as follows: Art U6 boys 1st Charlie Newell, 2nd Niall Cleary; U8 boys 1st Tiarnan Boland, 2nd Tom Forde and 3rd Charlie Jones; U8 girls 1st Kaiya Nevin, 2nd Anna Jones, 3rd Eimear Holmes; U10 boys 1st Tadhg Conlon, 2nd Rian Heverin, 3rd Donnacha Boland; U10 girls 1st Emily Somerville, 2nd Emma Ruane and 3rd Ellie Nevell; U12 boys 1st Adam Cawley, 2nd Ryan Cawley, 3rd Oran Conlon; U12 girls 1st Ellie Sexton, 2nd Riley Newell, 3rd Eabha Boland; U14 girls 1st Aoibheann Durkin, 2nd Isabella Fernandez, 3rd Clara Gallagher; U16 girls 1st Lily Creighton (only competitor).
In the model making the following were the prizewinners; U10 girls 1st Pippa Flynn, 2nd Emma Ruane, 3rd Eabha Deehan; U12 boys 1st James Creighton (only competitor); U12 girls 1st Anna Creighton, 2nd Eabha Boland; U16 girls 1st Lauren Mulrooney, 2nd Lily Creighton, 3rd Tara Boland.
The numbers drawn in the Castleconnor GAA lotto which was held on March 22, were 2, 11, 14 and 23. There was no jackpot winner and the match 3 winners were Tina and PJ Gallagher and Mark O’Connor. Lucky Dip winner of €50 was PJ Judge. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on Saturday, March 29, was €11,200.
Castleconnor GAA U13 team travelled to Easkey GAA for a pre-season friendly which was the first game played under the new lights which were turned on during the week. Congratulations to Easkey GAA for such a brilliant new addition to their facilities and Castleconnor GAA Club thanks them for the invite. The Castleconnor lads wore their new alternative stripe which was supplied to the club by Game Ready Gear. It is a lovely kit which will be used to avoid any colour clashes for the juvenile teams.
A 5 week Stronger for Longer programme which incorporates strength and power training for over 50s, takes place in Castleconnor Community Centre on Thursday mornings from 10.30am to 11.30am and costs €25. For more information contact Bernie Finlay at 087 6164788.
