St Marys has been buzzing with the visitors who have been with us all week for the All Ireland Fleadh.   It has been a tremendous experience for all and thanks to the many Club Members who have given up their time to make it possible.   We are particularly indebted to the sub-committee Bill, Kevin, Frank and Francis who have worked tirelessly on preparations and over the course of the week.  Our visitors were hugely impressed with Sligo and look forward to returning next year.   We look too forward to meeting them again and anyone who was lucky to be present marvelled at the quality of the musicians (young and not so young) who graced the Clubhouse over the week.  

On the playing side there was a very good Championship win for St Marys Senior squad over Curry by 1-17 to 0-11.  This makes it a clean sweep of games 4 out of 4, which is a highly satisfactory start to the Championship.  Next up is Tourlestrane.    Mark Breheny showed all his experience in leading the attack and the defence built well from the full back line.   The score could have been greater as Marys failed to convert some gettable goal chances.    Unfortunately, there were a couple of injuries and in particular we wish Colm Egan the best with what looked a nasty shoulder injury.      The Junior side’s Championship match against Coolera was cancelled, which is disappointing as this team is playing well and needs to keep its momentum.

In boys underage, this week sees the Minor squad taking on Easkey at home on Tuesday evening and the U16’s play against Castleconnor on Wednesday. Our U14’s have not built on their recent County Plate win and are finding the higher grade difficult.   They suffered a loss to Tourlestrane last week.   At the younger age groups, training for our U10’s continue on Mondays and the U12’s are facing a busy couple of weeks with a Group A match against Coolera.   Then the  U12 festival of football for Group A and B takes place in Markievicz Park on Saturday August 30^th with Groups C and D on the following Saturday September 6^th.   In the girls’ games training continues for all our squads and the Minors play Drumcliffe on this Monday.   Younger Members take note that Saturday morning coaching recommences this weekend after the break for the Fleadh.

Anyone who follows racing is recommended to attend the County GAA Sligo race day on this Tuesday (20^th).   There is a strong card declared and first race is off at 5.20, for what promises to be a very enjoyable evening.