Castleconnor GAA Club notes
March 29, 2010C.L.G Caisleáin Uí Conchubhair
Senior League Division 2:
Castleconnor played host to Shamrock Gaels on Saturday evening last in round 2 of the league. In good conditions this game went right to the wire. Castleconnor were on top in midfield and their forward line was out in front but we were not converting enough chances in the first half. At the half time whistle we lead by one point and had extended this to 3 early in the second half but were pegged back by a determined Gaels side. A very well worked goal by Kevin Langan after good Brian Curley work put us back into the lead which we held till the final minute when Gaels worked a goal. From the resulting kick out we won the ball in midfield and from 40 metres Brian Lynn struck over a sweet point on the run to win the game by one point with a scoreline of 1-10 v 1-9. Team C.Gordon, C.Barrett, P.McGuinness, B.Howley, D.Fox, P.Naughton, T.Cawley, K.Tuffy, P.Kilcullen, B.Lynn, K.Langan, B.Curley, N.Fox, A.Cawley, D.Carrabine. Subs: J.McDonnell. The team play the third round of the league with another home game versus St.Marys at 3pm next Saturday. Training continues on Tuesday and Thursday this week.
Division 5:
St. Farnans were visitors to Corballa on Sunday morning to play a challenge match in preparation for the upcoming start to the division 5 league. This was a good runout for those pushing to make the senior team and for those who were not the fittest. Thanks to St.Farnans for the game. Training for the panel continues on Tuesday and Thursday.
Handball:
Castleconnor players took home 3 Connacht Juvenile titles following impressive victory's in the B finals played in Castlebar on Sunday. Aoife Quinn & Katie McCormack were never in trouble as they inflicted a heavy defeat on Galway's Aoife Ni Lorcaain & Sinead Nic Dhonnachadha . In the Boys U-14 singles Jason Earlis proved too strong for Roscommon's Michael Carroll. Congratulations to all and their management for all their effort put into training over the last few months.
Best of Luck:
The Club would like to wish Niall Judge, and the Sligo under 21 team and management the very best of luck in the Connacht Final on Saturday next versus Roscommon at Markievicz Park.
Club Membership:
Club Membership for the coming year is now due. Youth membership is €30 with Adult at €40. This must be paid as all players must be members, and also for insurance purposes. This must be paid by 31st March in accordance with Croke Park Rules. Club Registrars are Gerry Curley and Anthony Reape.
Sponsored Walk:
The Club will hold a sponsored walk on Bank Holiday Easter Monday 5th April @ 2PM on the beach in Enniscrone. Support Appreciated.
U-8/U-10:
Fixtures have been published on the Club website and on www.sligogaa.ie
Training commences on Friday 2nd April @ 7.00PM
U-14 League Division 1:
A depleted under 14 team were defeated by neighbours Easkey in the first round of the league on Friday last. The team were short a number of regulars, and had only 14 players, playing against a 15 a side Easkey outfit. The team battled admirably and came out on the wrong end of the result by ten points. Next Friday St. Mary's are visitors to St. Brendan's GAA Park for a 6.00PM throw in.
U-16 league Division 1:
The under 16 team were due to play St. Johns in round 3 of the under 16 league on Monday evening. This is the teams first fixture, as the previous two rounds were postponed. Next Monday evening St. Molaise Gaels are the visitors in round 4. Throw in 7.00PM
Minor:
The Minor team's league campaign will resume on the 22nd April, when they take on St. Molaise Gaels at St. Brendan's GAA Park.
Lotto:
The Lotto draw took place in Muddy Burns on Saturday night week last, numbers drawn were 7, 13, 20 and 23. John McGuinness and Pat Flynn were the two match 3 winners. Jackpot now stands at €8850. Next draw takes place Easter Saturday Night in Mahony's Bar.
Hurling:
There is no training this week due to Holy week. Check notes next week for update on times of training. Helmets are now available from Bart and Ciarán for €35.
E-Mail/Web:
www.castleconnor.sligo.gaa.ie is the Castleconnor Club website for all the latest news. The website has undergone some news changes and is looking very well.
Any queries can be directed to [email protected]
Club Merchandise:
Castleconnor GAA Club merchandise: Hoodies, Tracksuits, Training Tops, Polo Shirts, Training T-Shirts, All stock available in limited sizes. Contact Darren Ruane @ 087 2230419 or Tuffys Shop, Corballa.
Vodafone Club Donation:
For all you Vodafone Customers, If you sign up at www.supportyourgaaclub.ie
and choose Castleconnor as the club you support, then Vodafone will give Castleconnor GAA Club 5% of the amount of your monthly bill or 5% of the amount that you top up.
It will not cost you anything, and it will be of great help to the Club. Thank You. Also remember you can get your credit at no extra cost in Tuffys, Corballa.
Sligo GAA Book:
The 800 page publication of 125 years of Sligo GAA History will be unveiled on the last day of this month March 31st. The Special Edition is priced at €20 and you are asked to book it with an executive committee member as the book will be of a high demand.
Schools Football:
Congrats to St. Attractas on their fine win over St. Michael's of Lurgan. We wish them every success in the All Ireland Final.
Best of luck to the Jesus & Mary Secondary School, Enniscrone in the final of the Connacht Colleges D Championship Final, after the Easter Holidays after their fine win over Ballygar last week.
Congratulations:
Congratulations to club member and former senior team player Joe Cawley who last week won the Cyprus marathon. It was a great achievement for Joe and was just reward for all the work he has put into his running since retiring from football. Joe is running the Connemara Ultra marathon in a few weeks time and is raising money by sponsorship for the Western Gaels hurling club.
Sponsorship:
Firstly thanks to Ambrose Kilcullen who sponsored a new set of footballs for the senior and junior teams. It is greatly appreciated.
Also St. Brendan's GAA Park was a lot more colourful on Saturday evening at the division 2 game with the new advertising hoardings being put in place. Thanks to all those sponsors. We will produce a list of these kind benefactors in a few weeks time. Tweet
