Ballinamore Festival

Well done to all the organisers of the Ballinamore Festival on a great weeks' entertainment and events for both young and old. It's the work of this small group of people that ensures the festival is a success year in and year out. Roll on the 50th festival next year!

Good wishes
Best wishes for a speedy recovery for two men who are hospitalised at the moment. Our former Chairman and former Co Secretary Tomás O Móráin is in hospital at present, as is Sean Flynn one of our great Lotto supporters. Go mbeidh sibh ar ais linn   go luath.  

Ballinamore SOH Golf Classic
The Ballinamore SOH Golf Classic was a roaring success! Sincere thank you to each and every one of the Sponsors from Brid Sullivan and Ballinamore Sean OHeslins. If any sponsor is not listed due to human error please let me know. Thanks to all the ladies who helped with catering, to Tanya in bar all day, greens committee for the wonderful condition of course. Thanks to Olly Honeyman who was enormous help with arranging the transportation of the wine for the classic. There is no doubt but Ray McTague needs special mention for the big contribution of wine. There were 14 prizes on the table and every winner received wine with their prize thanks to Ray McTague.
Full List of winners; 1st place, Mullahoran team, prize sponsored by Slieve Russell Hotel & Golf Resort, Ballinamore Sean O'Heslin's & Ray McTague, 95 pts, Michael O Reilly, John Dalton, Ciaran Brady & Dermot Gannon. 2nd, Bryan Cribbin, Damien Gilheaney, Eoin Cribbin & Devin Creamer sponsored by Bryan Cribbin McDevitts Pharmacy & Ray McTague, 93 pts. 3rd: Barry Maxwell, Paul Gill, Breda Travers 93 pts sponsored by Sean O Suilleabhain & Ray McTague. 4th Julian Craggs, Ray Gleeson, Sean Healy & David McLoughlin 90 pts sponsored by Kevin Meehan Oughteragh & Ray McTague. 5th place 89pts Maurice Cullen, Chris Fahy, Jimmy Egan & Lorcan Harrison sponsored by John Crowe & Ray McTague, 6th place 88pts on back 9, won by Gerry Gilheaney, Gerry Moran, Petie O'Rourke & Seamus Gilheaney. 7th place 88pts won by David Dolan Tommy Dolan, Kevin Beirne & Damien Cosgrove. 8th place All Ladies team won by Breige Solon, Maureen Heslin, Dorothy O Connor & Mary Donohoe, sponsored by Brid Sullivan. 9th place 87pts won by John McWeeney, Michael Solon, Enda McHugh & Michael McHugh. Longest Drive Gents Bryan Cribbin on 18th hole, longest Drive Ladies Mary Donohoe at the 12th hole, nearest pin gents Paddy Leddy on 2nd hole, & ladies nearest pin Brid Sullivan at the 7th hole
List of Sponsors; SLIEVE RUSSELL HOTEL & GOLF RESORT, DIARMUID MARTIN ACCOUNTANTS, MICHEAL SCOLLAN BUTCHERS HIGH STREET, BALLINAMORE CREDIT UNION, K M CLEANERS AUGHNASHEELIN ROAD,
HUGHES & ASSOCIATES SOLICITORS DUBLIN, LAKELAND DAIRIES KILLESHANDRA, CARA PHARMACY, TOMAS MCWEENEY FRESH TODAY, RAY MCTAGUE DUBLIN & BALLINAMORE WINE, JOHN & MARY HARTE LAHARD, GARY SMITH CARRICK ON SHANNON & BALLINAMORE, JOHN CROWE KING & MOFFAT CARRICK ON SHANNON, SYMTHS SIOPA OL & RESTAURANT, BALLINAMORE, ASHFORD VETINARY MOHILL, SUPERVALU BALLINAMORE, CARRICK ON SHANNON GOLF CLUB, MCDEVITTS PHARMACY HIGH ST BALLINAMORE, JOHN MCCARTIN NEWTOWNGORE ENGINEERING, BALLINAMORE GOLF CLUB, SEAN & BRID O SUILLEABHAIN, SMYTHS MONUMENTALS BALLINAMORE, APEX GERARD SMITH SLIGO & BALLINAMORE, KEVIN MEEHAN FINANCIAL SERVICES OUTERAGH, JAMES GILHEANEY ACCOUNTANT FENAGH, BARCORAND LTD CHEMICALS, BAILIE CARE, ROSSCHEM CHEMICALS
SHANE HARTE, BEEZER MCKIERNAN

Juniors qualify for "B" Championship semi-final
Our second junior team became the club's first team to reach a championship semi-final this year when they beat Aughawillan in the quarter final of the Junior B Championship last Saturday in Fenagh. They led by 1-2 to 0-0 at half time benefiting from an own-goal but Aughawillan came more into the game in the second half. However a good goal from Brian Cafferty and a penalty converted by Paul Prior made the difference between the teams. It was great to see our third team being able to put out a strong team and have half a dozen subs as well. Game ended 3-3 to 1-4. Foireann: Darren Maxwell, Brian Banks, Patrick McLoughlin, Mark O'Reilly, Jason Kellett, Rory O'Rourke, Cyril Smith, David McLoughlin, Rory O'Rourke, Jamie Sweeney (0-1), Paul Prior (1-2 , Brian Cafferty (1-0), Sean McCartin, Shane Creamer, Éamon Walsh. Subs used: Adrian Smith for S McCartin, Freddie Walsh for Éamon Walsh.

Leitrim Ladies
Well done to Ballinamore SOH players Sarah McLoughlin and Roisin McHugh and the rest of the Leitrim Ladies who were in action against Clare on Sunday where they gained an impressive victory by a score of 4:7 to 1:12 to claim a spot in the TG4 Intermediate Championship semi-final. Next up for the girls is Waterford on Saturday 29th August at 4:15pm. Venue TBC. 

Championship games
The draw took place on Saturday evening in Pairc Sean O'Heslin to confirm the quarter final pairings. Our Senior lads were drawn against Eslin which will be played in Cloone on 22nd August at 5.30pm. Our Junior lads will be in action on Sunday 23rd August in Carrigallen at 1.30pm when they will take on Aughavas for a place in the semi finals. We wish all the lads the best of luck and hopefully they can progress to the semi finals.

St Felims Minors
The St Felims Minors were in action last Wednesday against Fenagh/Gortletteragh in this years' championship. Unfortunately in this their opening game in the championship they were narrowly beaten by a score of 1:14 to 2:7. The visitors were certainly the better of the two teams during the first half but a much improved St Felim's team put in a spirited performance in the second and were unlucky on a number of occasions with opportunities to draw the game level. There is certainly still all to play for in this years' championship and if the lads can carry their second half performance into the next match there is every opportunity that they can progress further. The lads are in action against St Manachans at 7pm on Wednesday night.

U8/U10 Blitz
A big thank you and well done to all the parents, mentors and players that visited Pairc Sean O'Heslin on Saturday gone for this years' festival blitz. The sun was shining for this feast of football and it was great to see so many supporters and families there on the day to see these young players in action. Thanks also to the local Gardai for sponsoring the event and for ensuring that none of these young players left empty handed.

Caring for Conor
A special night of fundraising will take place on Friday 11th September in Longford Greyhound Stadium at 8pm. This is to raise much needed funds for Conor McGloin who suffered a global brain injury affecting all aspects of his development. Conor is son of Susan and Sean, Grandson of Annette and the late Michael Martin of Ballinamore and Terence and Margaret McGloin of Kinlough. Please support this very worthwhile cause. It's open to all the family with family admission for €10, 11 races are scheduled and there's opportunities to sponsor dogs and races for those that cannot attend on the night. Tickets are available through John Ryan, Helena D'Arcy, Janette McManus, Joey Smith, John O'Connell and Tommy Moran. Donations also welcomed via Ballinamore Credit Union.

Ballinamore SOH Underage Draw
This years' draw will take place in Prior's @ High Street on Friday 18th September. Tickets are €5 each and a book of 5 for €20 and are on sale from underage players. Some great prizes folks; 1st prize - Trip for 2 people to the All Ireland Gaelic Football Final with overnight accommodation and match tickets; 2nd prize - 2 nights away for 2 people in the Sligo Park Hotel; 3rd prize - Overnight stay for 2 people in the Sligo Park Hotel; 4th prize - €200 cash prize; 5th prize - iPod. Please support this important fundraiser.

Ballinamore Running & Walking Group
Meet at ROR Fitness at 8:15pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. You can walk, jog or run. Refreshments will be served afterwards. There will be a weekly donation to Temple Street Children's Hospital. Get fit, have fun and raise money for a great cause. For more information contact Ronan O'Rourke 087 7734332

Minor Training
Minor training has commenced every Monday evening in the Park at 8pm. All welcome.

Assorted Fitness Classes
Bootcamp still running on Tues at 8pm on Ballinamore GAA pitch for ladies, men & teens. This Thurs at 8pm our fitness class is in Ballinamore sports complex. Weekly fitness classes in Ballinamore GAA Gym Tues & Thurs at 11am. Wednesday at 6.30pm & 7.30pm. Ballinamore Community Centre Mon & Thurs at 8pm. New 6 week group of fitness classes for September starting Monday 31st August. All welcome, for further information or booking contact 0879390980 

New Lotto venue
Tábhairne an Bhainc is the newest Lotto venue in town and we had our first Lotto draw there on Monday night. It is great to see a new pub in town and, especially, in a historic building which was a bank from the early 1890s. Good also to see it with a name "as Gaeilge" adding to the town's reputation as the town with the most Irish signage outside of the Gaeltacht. Best wishes to Ossie Costello and his staff in their new venture. Go n-eirí libh.

Club Lotto Monday 17th August 2015
Numbers Drawn 4, 3, 7, 5, 2, 1, 6, 0
Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Lotto ar Dé Luan seo caite.
Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an oíche:
House Draw €40: John McWeeney
Kindly sponsored - won by Sean O Suilleabhain & Martina Farry
€40 an duine; Michael Flanagan, Garadice; Patsy Walpole, Mohill; Kevin Keaney, Keshcarrigan; Noel Corby, Kilmore , Ballinamore.
Next Weeks' draw takes place on Monday night in McGirls Pota Oir €10,900.

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