Local Notes: Razorbacks Basketball Club bring Sligo All Stars to Castleconnor Community Centre to share their expertise.
Razorbacks Basketball Club were delighted to bring two Sligo All Stars basketball players, Canadian Jevonnie Scott and American Rob Montgomery to Castleconnor Mommunity Centre to share their expertise with the up and coming stars of West Sligo.
West Sligo Athletics Club welcomed runners at the Family Resource Centre, Enniscrone, on Monday night last and for those who can’t make a Monday night, you can join them any Thursday evening as the programme is held every Monday and Thursday evening at 7pm.
Life is busy, but this is a great opportunity to get out and move. Ciaran Maguire is leading the programme along with other coaches helping out with this training programme. Everyone is welcome to come along and set your goals and get fitter.
Senior men’s team player and manager Dan Gorman, Kilglass Enniscrone Utd FC reflected on their year to date and spoke words of encouragement as the team need just one point from their final games of the season to be crowned champions and they have already been promoted to the Super League. Dan is assisted as coach by Trevor Nash.
‘This year has been amazing so far for our senior men’s team. When myself and Trevor first came in as managers it was all about steadying the ship from previous years and trying to make our team competitive. We had sat down and hoped for a mid table finish and buyild from there. What has happened since it’s just amazing. After losing our first two league games with a small depleted squad, we sat down in the dressing room befor the Manorhamilton Rangers game, and all agreed we were better than that. We won that game 5-4 in the last minute and from there something just clicked’.
‘Since then we’ve gone from strength to strength each week and are currently on a 13 game unbeaten run. With this momentum we’ve put ourselves in a great position. After last weekends result we’ve been promoted to the Super League, which is a massive achievement for this group of lads’.
‘We’ve such a good mix of youth and experience, and each and every one of these lads has contributed throughout the season. We’ve 22 lads at every game and for me as manager, that is incredible’.
‘The club has supported us massively and I want to thank each and every one of them for that. A special mention to Pat who is with us every step of the way this year. And our supporter base has gotten bigger every week and it’s great to see, so thank you to everyone who’s showing up at games it’s a massive help’.
‘With these games left, we need one point to be crowned champions, and it’s nothing more than this club and these lads deserve. Hopefully, we get big crowds for our last three games to help push us over the line and bring the long-awaited League Cup back to Kilglass Enniscrone United', concluded Dan.
Winners in the Easkey Enhancement Association 25 card drive which was held last week were; 1st Tom Kilgannon and Dermot Dooley, 2nd Joe McNulty and PJ McCann, Paddy Sheridan and Peter Knmealsy, 3rd Kieran Cawley and Seamus Feeney, Frank Murphy and Sean Quinn, Martin Cowley and PJ Sloyan, Frank Melvin and Willie Lyons, Evelyn Ferguson and Eileen Lavelle. Easkey Enhancement Association extend thanks to Fr Kieran Holmes for doing such a great job as MC for the night.
The numbers drawn in the weekly Eoghan Rua Ladies lotto held on February 24, were 6, 13, 23 and 38. €30 consolation prizes went to Melissa McHale, Paul O’Brien, Lorcan Doyle, Mary O’Hara and Theresa Walker. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on March 3, was €19,100.
A great day was had by all the athletes from Jesus and Mary Secondary School, Enniscrone, last week at the Connacht Cross Country finals which were held in Loughrea. Well done to all the athletes who ran strong races. There was no medals on the day but the girls ran some super races, with most finishing mid pack.
Darragh Mulrooney cruised into 4th place with plenty left in the tank, securing his qualification for nationals in a weeks time. The school are very proud of everyone that participated on what was a cold, windy, wet day on a challenging course in Loughrea, and they extend thanks to Ms Tighe for accompanying the students on the day.
Join the ladies from Eoghan Rua Ladies Football Club to celebrate their successes of 2024 with a dinner and dancing at the Ocean Sands Hotel, Enniscrone on Bank Holiday, Sunday, March 18. It is going to be a big one with so much to celebrate: Senior champions in 2024 for the 1st time ever; Minor A champions in 2024 for the 1st time ever; and many underage titles. The club is also honouring the Junior Ladies team of 2010 – the first adult team to win a title. Special guest on the night will be Joe Canning, Galway.
Live band is Gorrilla Radio followed by a DJ until late. Everyone is welcome to help the club give these achievements the celebrations they deserve.
To order tickets which cost €40, contact either of the following; Patrick 085 2029701 or Lisa 087 6141186, and remember all U16s must be accompanied by a parent. Doors open at 7pm and all must be seated by 7.30pm.
A new term of Little Puckers, which is a class for boys and girls aged between 1.5 to 5 years with a unique Gaelic Games theme commenced in Easkey Sports Hall for 1.5 to 3.5 years on Saturdays from 10 to 10.40am and for 3.5 to 5.5 years from 10.45 to 11.30am. Activities will include chase games, movement games, introduction to Gaelic games, co operation games and lots of fun. Registration link is www.littlepuckers.ie and for more information contact colm@littlepuckers.ie.
After a few months off, the Enniscrone Kilglass Gaelic4Mothers&Others returned back training on Monday evenings from 8 to 9pm indoors in the astroturf at Enniscrone/Kilglass GAA grounds. This is suitable for over 25’s and no experience is necessary. New members are welcome and for more information pm the Facebook page or contact Tara Regan.
The numbers drawn in the Enniscrone combined football clubs blotto which was held on Sunday, February 26, were 6, 13 and 39. There was no jackpot winner. €25 prizewinners were Diane Lavin, Emily Sweeney, Des Clarke and Brian and Samantha. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on Sunday, March 2, in the Ocean Sands Hotel was €3600.
Easkey Meals on Wheels are severely short staffed and they would welcome voluntary assistance in the Meals on Wheels kitchen and administration office for a few hours in the week. Help deliver a difference and contact 096 49818 or 087 3611300 if you are willing to help.
Have you ever dreamed about representing the Enniscrone and Castleconnor area as the Enniscrone Show Queen? What about taking part and possibly becoming the Sligo Rose of Tralee? Entries are now open for participants who wish to take part in this year’s show queen selection. The selection night will take place on Saturday, March 29, in the Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone, and the event is kindly sponsored by the hotel.
The winner will not only receive the gorgeous tiara, Enniscrone Show title and be entered into the Sligo Rose of Tralee selection Sligo Rose Centre but will also win a generous cash prize of €500 on the night. There is no entry fee.
Enniscrone Show committee ask that you seek a sponsor for you to represent on the day and again there is no fee for that sponsor. The sponsor would simply be there to support you and of course kindly assist you in getting ready with regards to hair/makeup for the event. You will in turn support and promote them/their business.
This is a chance to meet some other amazing ladies from the locality and show how proud you are in your area.
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This year’s Cumann na mBunscol County Sligo championships was hosted by Collooney Handball Club. In the U11’s boys singles Lorcan Foody represented Corballa NS. Lorcan beat Shay Donnelly, St John’s NS in the first round but was beaten by Lagan O’Rourke, St Edwards NDS in the semi-final. Lochlan Walsh, Scoil Mhuire agus Iosaf won out this category.
In the U13s singles, first up was Cian Corcoran, Corballa NS. Cian won the semi-final and faced Eoghan Commons in the final. This was the best game of the evening. Cian won the first, Eoghan taking the 2nd and Cian ran out the winner in a very close fought tie-breaker 7-5.
In the boys U13s doubles Rory McHale and Calvin Foody represented Corballa NS. They met Boddy Kavanagh and Callum Clarke in the final. This was also a very tight contested game with one game each, it looking like Bobby and Callum might just take this game but Rory and Calvin fought hard and won the tie-breaker 7-4.
Cian, Rory and Calvin took part in the Connaught Cumann na mBunscol finals on Saturday last, March 1, in Salthill, Galway.
The numbers drawn in the Castleconnor GAA lotto which was held on February 22 last were; 4, 5, 30 and 38. Congratulations to Padraic Gavin who won the €50 lucky dip. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on March 1, was €10,800, and the match 3 prize was €300.
Castleconnor GAA membership for 2025 is now due for renewal and is available through the ‘Foireann’ central GAA system at https://www.foireann.ie. All players and coaches must be registered members before they train or play. Anyone who wishes to use the club gym must complete their registration and membership to gain access. This is important for insurance and safety purposes to protect members.
The Player Injury Scheme runs from January 1 to December 31. The club look forward to the season ahead and would love to see new and returning players and members join the club.
