Local Notes: Western Gaels are U13 county champions, phase one of key project complete
Western Gaels Hurling and Camogie Club who are U13 Hurling county champions 2025 pictured with their coaches.
West Sligo Athletics Club, Enniscrone, are delighted that Phase One of their new running track is now complete. Located at the Castlefield, Enniscrone, they now have a 400m tarmac-finish track ready for walking, jogging and sprinting.
Together with Enniscrone and District Community Council, work is ongoing to bring the filed inside the track up to pitch standard in the coming weeks. A long jump area is also in progress and will be ready for the 2026 track season.
The club ask for peoples support in keeping the track in great condition, and to remember this tarmac is the base for their future synthetic finish. No driving, cycling or animals are allowed on the track and the club ask everyone to stay off the central field while works continue.
Looking ahead, Phase Two will add lighting and fencing, while Phase Three brings the very exciting synthetic finish which the club will be fundraising for.
Come along to West Sligo Family Resource Centre, Enniscrone, tomorrow, Wednesday, September 10, from 10am to 1pm to register for part time courses which are on offer; beginners computers, advanced computers, beginner English classes and advanced English classes. Classes will be in a friendly fun atmosphere, certified courses, and in a safe and inclusive environment. For details contact 096 71652, deirdrefreney@msletb.ie.
Parents, guardians, grannies, grandads and members of the community are welcome to the Bewleys Coffee Morning in Killeenduff NS, Easkey on Friday, September 26, between 10.15am and 11.15am. Home baking is encouraged and all donations on the day will go to North West Hospice, in Sligo.
The numbers drawn in the Eoghan Rua Ladies weekly lotto which was held on August 31 last were 17, 23, 24 and 38. The €30 consolation prize winners were Louise Murphy, Alisha and Ciara, Fr Kieran Holmes, Aoife Quinn, and Deirdre Clarke. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on September 7, was €8800.
Quotidien by Easkey Exhibition Group opens on Friday, September 19, from 6 to 9.30pm in Abhainn Studio, Enniscrone.
The death took place of Anne Cosgrove nee Brady, Fortland, Easkey, peacefully at her home on August 30 with her loving family by her side. She was predeceased by her parents Hannah and John and her sister Nora. Anne will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her loving and devoted husband Joe, children Caitlin, John and Siobhan, adored grandchildren Cathy, Patrick, Lochlann, Joseph, Senan and Tom, daughter-in-law Trish, sons-in-law Des and Myles, loving sister and best friend Mary, brother Peter, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Anne reposed at McGowan’s Funeral Home, Ballina, on Tuesday evening, September 2, from 5.30pm with removal at 7pm to St James’ Church, Easkey. Requiem mass was held on Wednesday, September 3, at 12 noon followed by burial in Roslea Cemetery, Easkey. Go ndeana Dia trocaire ar a h-anam.
CLG Iascaigh extended their deepest condolences to the Cosgrove and Brady families on Anne’s sad passing. Anne was one of the founding members of the Easkey ‘Sea Blues’ camogie team in 1961 and played with the club, winning several county titles in the 1960’s. She was heavily involved in the promotion of camogie in Sligo down through the years, and served as President of the Sligo Camogie Board.
The numbers drawn in the Enniscrone combined football clubs blotto draw which was held on Sunday, August 31, were 4, 35 and 43. The €25 prizewinners were Sandra Healy, Peter O’Neill, Niki Battle and Louise and Fionn Kavanagh. The jackpot in the latest draw which was held on Sunday, September 7, in the Pilot Bar was €7000.
Please remember in your prayers the following who died recently; Noel McNulty, Callan, Co Kilkenny (brother of Gerry McNulty, Enniscrone); Mai Mullarkey nee Reilly, Ballymoghany, Enniscrone; and Agnes Donegan nee Conlon, Corballa and formerly Caltra, Culleens. May they all rest in peace.
CLG Iascaigh will be hosting the inaugural Brendan McGrath Memorial Blitz on Saturday, September 13, at 10am with U13 teams battling it out for the cup, shield and plate, with cakes and bakes also on the day.
This year the annual O’Dubhda Challenge 2025 will take place on Sunday, October 5 with a 10k, half marathon, and 20 miler distances. The event will commence and finish at The Old Church, Enniscrone and is proudly organised by West Sligo Athletics Club and sponsored by Anam Pharmacy. Registration is now open, so don’t delay and secure your place today.
Congratulations to the following people who were prizewinners in the fundraising draw which was held in the Hilltop Bar recently. 1st (Limousin weanling heifer or €1000) went to Mary Barrins, ticket number 1876; 2nd HP laptop, Michael Weir (719); 3rd All Ireland Clare hurling signed jersey, Shane McGoldrick (246); 4th half tonne calf nuts James Kenny (1226); 5th half tonne coal Louise Lyndsey (199); 6th trailer of turf, Max O’Boyle (160); 7th trailer of turf, Patricia Kenny (1223); 8th trailer of timber Caroline Lang and Joe Queenan (1200); 9th €300 Ocean Sands voucher Michael Kilcullen (2017); 10th €200 cash, Neil Kelly (78); 11th €100 voucher Castlecourt Hotel, Shay McDonnell (1466); 12th trip to Dail Eireann, Philip O’Donnell (302); 13th dinner for two Diamond Coast Hotel, Pat Flynn (318); 14th Seaweed Bath voucher, Anne Gilroy (1932). The club congratulate all the winners and extend thanks to everyone who contributed to the raffle.
Saturday is market day at the Old Church, Enniscrone, from 11am to 3pm. Stroll the stalls, grab a coffee and a sweet treat to eat, go around have a chat with the traders, get fresh fruit and vegetables.
Dermot Gilmartin is taking part in a fundraiser for the Kevin Bell Foundation Trust in memory of Conor Burke who recently passed away in Thailand. This charity provides financial assistance and support to bereaved families, helping them to repatriate the bodies of loved ones who pass away while abroad. All donations will be greatly appreciated for this very worthwhile cause. Donation can be made on https://gofund.me/9ba83d1A. Money can also be placed in an envelope marked Kevin Bell Trust and given into the church.
Mayo Roscommon Hospice are calling for people to host a coffee morning/evening with family, friends or work colleagues on National Coffee Morning for Hospice on Thursday, September 25 or on another date if suits you better. Register for your free pack online at https://www.hospice.ie/coffee/ or email info@hospice.ie or call 094 9388666. Donations are welcome online at www.hospice.ie.
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Huge congratulations to the U13C Castleconnor team who are the shield winners. Their hard work, dedication and teamwork throughout the year has truly paid off. The club extend thanks to their opponents Drumcliffe/Rosses Point for an enjoyable game and for never giving up and giving the Castleconnor lads a great challenge. It was a great way to end the season.
The David Cawley Coaching Academy are delighted to confirm that the Academy Boys (ages 12-14) training will continue this September and October on Wednesday from 6.30pm to 7.30pm, at Stokane Community Park. The cost is €100 for 8 weeks. Numbers are limited so don’t leave it too late.
It is approaching that time of year again to renew or purchase a Castleconnor GAA annual lotto ticket. The first draw of 2025/26 will take place on September 20. The lotto is the clubs main fundraiser and your support and contributions are greatly appreciated. Funds raised help support all the club teams and the continuous development of the club and facilities.
Tickets are €75 and this entitles the holder entry into the lotto for 52 consecutive draws which will include 14 free draws. This includes a bonus Lucky Dip prize of €50 every week exclusively for annual ticket holders. This year there will be a bonus raffle for a Muddy Burns €250 voucher for annual ticket entries renewed or purchased before September 20. The jackpot now stands at €13,500. Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.cognitormorms.com/Events26/AnnualLotto2025 or contact a member of the committee if you would like a lotto card.
This September 13, Mary’s family and friends are coming together to honour her memory with a special 2nd Annual Memorial Walk. The walk is being held to raise vital funds for two local causes close to the hearts of her family; The Sligo Cancer Support Centre, Tubbercurry, and the Foxford and District Alzheimer Trust. Both organisations provide invaluable support to individuals and families facing difficult journeys, and this fundraiser is a way of giving back in Mary’s name.
The walk takes place at Lough Talt, Co Sligo on Saturday, September 13, at 2pm, with registration at 12 noon. Registration fee on the day is €20 and the walk starts and finishes at Lough Talt Church F91 HK29. Refreshments and music will be provided afterwards at the Ox Mountain Heritage Centre F91 PAF8. If you would like to make a donation and support this great cause go to the link https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/GerryCurley.
Castleconnor Foroige Club is hosting an information evening ahead of the club’s return in October. The club provides a safe, fun and welcoming space for young people to meet new friends, get involved, and be part of their community. To keep the club running, they need more adult volunteers this year, so if you are curious about what is involved, go along on Friday, September 19, at 8pm to Castleconnor Community Centre. Everyone is welcome, young people, parents, and potential volunteers.
