22nd June 2009 http://stmarys.sligo.gaa.ie/ Bord na nÓg Minor Minor training continues on Mondays and Thursdays at 7.30pm. Now that exams are over all players are asked to attend championship training. Contact Kevin Molloy at 087-9066557. The dates and times for the championship are as follows: Round 1 Monday 11th August at 7pm, Round 2 Monday 18th August at 7pm and Round 3 Monday 25th August at 7pm. U-12 Our U-12 Development Team lost out to strong Coolera side in the Shield semi-final in Markievicz Park on Sunday last. The St. Mary's Team were without four of their strongest players but under the circumstances they showed great commitment and determination on the day. The full squad on Sunday was Jack McDonagh, Kevin Fidgeon, Robert Allen, Conor Darcy, Stephen Mulligan, Tony O'Kelly Lynch, Thomas O'Hehir, Peter Waters, Ryan Feeney, Ross Bannigan and Matthew Murphy. Missing on the day were Mark Keegan, Marc Ryan, Nathan Hargadon and Jake Hargadon. Our U-12's won the County 'A' Cup Final in dramatic style last Monday 15th June in a packed Markievicz Park. In the semi-final we were up against a very strong Calry/St. Joseph's side, with outstanding performances by Paul Kilcoyne and Kyle Cawley we won the battle of midfield. Hadi Moussa was magnificent in defence along side Oisin Kelly and Ryan Feehily. St. Mary's finished on top and were in line to meet a much fancied Drumcliffe/Rosses Point in the Final. It was a perfect evening for football with no wind and the pitch surface was in excellent condition. Drumcliff started the strongest with Cian McBride in excellent form, our forwards battled well up front with Niall Murray and Lee McMorrow taking some excellent scores. Nathan Rooney and Niall McDermott were strong in the half forwards contributing to many St. Mary's scores. Paul Kilcoyne again had an excellent game along side Kyle Cawley. At half time we were five points down but St. Mary's came out in the second half full of determination and commitment, Marc Ryan, Jake Hargadon and Shayaan Khan were introduced which added extra sharpness to the team. Kyle and Paul dominated the midfield in the second half and the Mary's defence made up of Kevin Fidgeon, Robert Allen, Oisin, Ryan and Hadi were all excellent form. It was all square after full time with nine points each, but St. Mary's showed real character in extra time scoring three superb points to Drumcliff's one point with Lee McMorrow being the outstanding forward in extra time. The final score was 12 point to 10 in what was one of the most impressive displays by an underage St. Mary's team ever. The management team led by Aidan Rooney were delighted with the win and thanked the team and their parents for their commitment and character which they showed throughout the season. The full Squad was Hadi Mousa, Lee McMorrow, Ryan Feehily(c), Robert Allen, Neil Murray, Kevin Fidgeon, Paul Kilcoyne, Oisin Kelly, Nathan Rooney, Kyle Cawley, Niall McDermott, Shane O'Hehir, Shayaan Kahn. Hurling Well done to Naomh Eoin U-14 hurlers who performed well in Feile na nGael in Laois Offaly at the weekend. They were hosted by St. Oliver Plunketts Hurling Club in Mullingar who won their Division of Feile. They attended the Kilkenny v Galway match and had an enjoyable experience over the weekend. Well done to underage hurling coaches Bill O'Kelly Lynch and Pat Hickey. Saturday Morning Coaching Coaching continues for Children aged 5 to 12 each Saturday Morning from 10:30am to 12pm. Children are introduced to Gaelic Football where they are coached in the skills of the game. Why not encourage your children to try this out. Qualified coaches are in attendance every Saturday. Any parents who are interested in helping out can contact Joe Campbell on 086 8381270. On Saturday morning last it was encouraging to see some of the current Senior Panel coaching some of the stars of the future. We ask more coaches to make themselves available each Saturday to cater for the growing attendances. Senior The Senior side drew with Calry/St. Joseph's on Sunday afternoon last in the Division 2 League in Hazelwood. Mary's led at half time on a scoreline of 0-6 to 0-5 with David Caffrey and Seamus Burns prominent. The visitors stretched their lead to three points ten minutes into the second half. However the home side got through for a goal to level the scores and the teams could not be separated as the match finished in a draw on a scoreline of St. Mary's 0-11 Calry/St. Joseph's 1-8. Training continues for both the Senior and Intermediate Squads this week on Tuesday and Friday. 400 Club Draw Our 400 Club Draw has been launched with tickets selling well. John Clifford is the driving force behind the 400 club and has picked 10 captains to lead the fundraising effort. All sold tickets are to be returned to Leo Logan on Sunday night next at 9.30pm at the Clubhouse. We are asking as many people as possible to support the draw as the Club strives to continue as the focal point of our community. Senior Membership Membership is now due and is priced at 60 and 40 for Students. Sligo v Galway Tickets Tickets for the big match in Markievicz Park will be available from John Kent Sports and Clifford Electrical this week. There will be none available from the Clubhouse. County Scene Best of luck to the Sligo Senior Squad and Management as they take on Galway in the Connacht Senior Football Championship Semi-Final on Sunday in Markievicz Park. The Club has four representatives on the Squad, Mark Breheny, Johnny Davey, Stephen Coen and Donnacha Gallagher. Website The Club's website is live at http://stmarys.sligo.gaa.ie/. 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