Local Notes: Noel Feeney, Abhainn Studio after winning the Enniscrone World Championship in Bubble Football.
Noel Feeney, Abhainn Studio, Enniscrone (with his legion of fans) representing his team after winning the Enniscrone World Championship in Bubble Football which was part of the very successful Enniscrone Events and Black Pig Festival on Saturday, July 26 last.
Kilglass Community Council CLG will hold an extraordinary general meeting on Friday, August 15 at 8pm in Kilglass Digital Hub. Proposed amendments to the constitution will be presented and discussed. Members of the community are welcome to attend.
The Western Gaels Hurling and Camogie Club U13s made it 6 championship wins from 6 in Quigabar on Saturday, July 26, against a spirited Tourlestrane side. There was some super hurling on display from both teams. Next up for this group is the county final versus Easkey at a date and venue to be confirmed. Well done to all the players, coaches Derek O’Boyle and Dermot Beglane and the parents.
Social dancing is taking place in Skreen and Dromard Community Centre, on Saturday, August 9, at 9pm with music by The Checkers. Eircode for the centre F91 EY01.
Easkey GAA extended congratulations to their clubman Dessie Sloyan who was ratified as the joint Sligo senior football manager for 2026. Dessie was a distinguished player, mentor and manager with both Sligo and Easkey in the past and the club have no doubt that he will make a very positive impact in his new role next season.
The club also congratulate John Feeney who has been names as part of the backroom team for the Sligo U17 management, continuing from his work with the U16 team this year.
The numbers drawn in the Enniscrone combined football clubs blotto draw which was held on Sunday, July 27, were 2, 3, and 19. The €25 prizewinners were Mary Cawley, Marie Farrell, Tommy Connaughton and Aidan, Abigal and Miah Foley. The jackpot for the latest draw which was held on Sunday, August 3, was €6000.
West Sligo Athletics Club extend congratulations to everyone who took part in the Black Pig 10k run last week. The top finishers were; Alan Dunne, men’s winner; Cormac Dillon, men’s runner-up; Linda Lally, women’s winner; and Dee Corcoran, women’s runner up.
Winners of the 5k run were 1st Sean Nolan, 2nd Niall Canning and 3rd Lorcan Murray. In the women’s 5k the winners were; 1st SueSue Nolan, 2nd Ashley guinan and 3rd Tara Nolan.
The club thank Anam Pharmacy for proudly sponsoring the event and providing the prizes on the day. Well done to all the runners, supporters and volunteers who made the day such a success.
Tireragh Community Support Ltd are having their annual general meeting on Tuesday, August 26, at 12 noon in The Coach House, Kilglass. All are welcome to attend.
Kilglass Enniscrone Utd FC have installed two new bottles and can return bins at the grounds, kindly provided by the DRS scheme. With the new season coming and with FAI and Sligo Rovers camps not far away, the club are asking all patrons to use these yellow bins for recyclable items such as plastic bottles and tin cans, as it will help the environment and help the club.
Every success Kilglass Enniscrone Utd FC has celebrated over the years is a direct result of their incredible volunteers. The club are looking to expand that dedicated community and invite you to lend a hand. They need support in all areas of the club, but particularly coaches, and no experience is necessary. Whether you are a passionate soccer fan or simply want to contribute to your local team, there is a perfect role waiting for you.
Ready to make a difference? Contact the coaching officer on 085 2514133 to volunteer.
A celebration of the built and natural heritage of Kilglass House, Walled Garden and Woodland will take place on Saturday, August 23, from 1-3pm with two workshops. One is on built heritage/history of Kilglass House and the other on biodiversity in walled garden and woodland. Bring a picnic and refreshments to enjoy in the beautiful walled garden and woodland. They will have fresh fruit and vegetables available on the day to be picked.
Market Day is held every Saturday in the Old Church, Enniscrone from 11am to 3pm, with a huge selection of goods on offer. There will be tea, coffee and freshly baked goods, fresh fruit and vegetables, hand crafted items, jewellery and lots more on offer.
A bus is running from Westport via Sligoi to Lough Derg on August 8 for the Jubilee Year and returning on August 10. Contact Margaret on 087 7401391 for details if you wish to go.
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The annual Castleconnor Vehicle Run takes place this year on Sunday, August 17, at 2pm starting at the Community Centre (F26 P7D9) at 2pm. Registration from 12pm. The fee is €20 per vehicle and all proceeds this year go to Castleconnor First Responders Group which serves the areas of Castleconnor, Enniscrone, Kilglass, Culleens and further afield.
The Castleconnor dynamic duo Calvin Foody and Cian Corcoran are both the single and doubles Connaught U13A champions. In the singles Calvin played Josh Clarke, Roscommon in the quarter final, he won the 1st game 15-11, lost the 2nd 11-15 and dug deep to win the tie-breaker 15-11. He got a bye into the final as his opponent in the semi-final had to pull out.
Cian played Bobby Kavanagh from Collooney Handball Club in the quarter final, he won this match in 2 straight games 15-5 and 15-12. In the semi-final he played Eoghan Commins also from the Collooney Handball Club winning 15-6 and 15-11.
Cian and Calvin will contest the singles final of the U13A Connaught championships in Collooney Handball Club.
In the doubles Cian and Calvin played the favourites for this competition, the Roscommon pair of Josh Clarke and Michael Walsh. In the first game the Roscommon pair started the best, winning the 1st 15-6. In the 2nd game the boys upped their tempo and won this game 15-6. In the tie-breaker Calvin and Cian played their best handball on the day, Calvin served 11 consecutive services without a reply from the Roscommon lads, leading 11-0 and Cian then served the next 4 to win the game 15-0, a remarkable achievement against such strong opposition.
In the final they faced their Sligo neighbours from the Collooney Handball Club, Bobby Kavanagh and Eoghan Commons. The Collooney lads got off to a blistering start winning the 1st game 15-6. In the 2nd game Calvin and Cian upped their game and ran out 15-3 winners. In the tie-break, the Collooney lads started really well leading 6-1, and then lead 11-6. Cian and Calvin changed their game and brought back the game to 11 each. The Collooney lads got back into serve but couldn’t get that mark when needed, and the Castleconnor lads were back into serve. Calvin got 3 points and Cian got the winning serve to clinch the match winning 15-11.
Calvin and Cian were without a doubt the heros of the day, their courage, tenacity and skill is a dedication to their commitment.
Castleconnor Handball Club congratulate Travis Gibbons on his success in Belcarra Handball Club on Friday, July 25, where he won the Connaught Minor A Singles against Gavin Kelly from Galway winning the tie=break 11-7. He is wished every success in the All Ireland semi-final in the coming weeks. Travis is eligible to play minor again next year.
Leila Hughes is part of Castleconnor GAA U7 team and she goes to Corballa NS and is a little superhero. Leila was born with a rare gene disorder, which can cause bone marrow failure. She survived her first year of life thanks to amazing donors who gave blood, platelets and her super hero who donated his bone marrow. Leila is now living life to the fullest thanks to these amazing people. Her transplant was a success and she is now healthy and full of life.
Last week Leila’s dad Steve swam from Enniscrone to Kilcummin (approximately 10km) to raise awareness for the need for more donors like those who gave Leila the gift of life. Their hope is that other families can be as lucky as they were. Being a donor saves lives. Not everyone can become a donor for various reasons and therefore Leila’s family decided to start a fundraiser for Jack and Jill Children’s Charity in addition to the awareness campaign.
Leila required 24 hour care when she was a baby. Jack and Jill provided the family with funding for nursing support in their home. This meant that Leila could be at home with her family rather thank in hospital hours way from home and away from so many people who love her. The nursing support is completely flexible to each family. Leila’s family mostly used their hours at night so they could sleep but sometimes they used them for daytime support so they could give their other 2 children much needed attention during a time that was extremely difficult for them also.
In 2024, Jack and Jill supported 539 families across Ireland with in-home nursing care and respite support. By supporting their fundraiser your money will help a struggling family to care for their child at home. idonate Jack and Jill Foundation Swim for Leila.
Stacey and Steve extend thanks to everyone for their support and they would like people to spread the word and help other families who are struggling.
Miggy Moo’s Before and Afterschool Club at Castleconnor Community Centre is back again this September. There will be collections from both Corballa and Stokane National Schools and NCS is accepted. Spaces are limited, so it is advised that you book today by contacting Maria at 083 3853158. Opening times are 8am to 9.25am and 1.20pm to 6pm.
