St John’s Lotto
The draw for
the Lotto Jackpot of E10,600, took place on Sat May 13th and the numbers drawn
were 3,7,9,16.There was no winner of the jackpot and the consolation prize
winners were Shane Keaveney,c/o Courtyard Café; Ita Mulligan,24 Greenfort;
Edward Blake, Drumiskabole and Laura Newell,5 Caltragh Heights. Congratulations
to all the winners. Tickets for the next draw on Sat May 13th can be purchased
in Mc Morrow’s Shop, Cairns Rd. ; Crozon
Inn ; Clifford Electrical, Carraroe ; The Blue Lagoon, Riverside ; Canning’s
House and Garden, Cornageeha and
Molly Fulton’s Restaurant , Carraroe or
from club members. The next draw will take place on Sat May 27th in
The Clubhouse. Thanks to all who support our club lotto.
Under Age Coaching
The Ward
Paving / Apex Controls-sponsored, Under 6 Coaching Program commenced on Sat.
May 6th and will continue from 6.00 to 7.30 each Sat at the GAA
pitch in Cleveragh, opposite the Sligo Sports Complex . This is for boys and
girls born in 2011 or 2012. To book a place text 086-2342302 so that your
playing gear will be ready for you. Further
information on St Johns Gaa club can be found on our website www.stjohnsgaa.ie
or Facebook Page @stjohnsgaaclub
or Twitter @stjohnsgaasligo
Division 4 Football League
The Div. 4
league began on Sat May 13th with a home fixture V Calry- St Josephs,
in Stenson Park, Cuilbeg with the visitors winning out on a 1-10 to 1-7
scoreline. On Sat. May 20th we have an away game V Drumcliffe/Rosses
Point in Oxfield Park at 7.00 There are further fixtures scheduled for June 3rd,10th,17th
and 24th.
Minor Football
Our U18 team
played their third Div 3 League game in Stenson Park on Thurs past when they
welcomed Castleconnor. After an entertaining hours football, where the result
could have gone either way, the visitors came out on top by 2 points on a 1-16
to 3-8 scoreline. The St Johns team lined out as J Doyle, D Holmes, M
Kilcawley, S Egan (0-1), A Grace, R Gorman(0-4), S Kelly(0-1), J Walsh,
J Spratt(2-0), P Hanbury. Subs JJ Mc Gowan(0-2), K Davey(1-0). The next fixture for this group
will be on June 30th V Drumcliffe – Rosses Point.
Under 14 Football
Our K &
D Developments –sponsored Under 14 team having suffered defeat away to
Tourlestrane in the last round of the Div 2 League have a home fixture in
Stenson Park on Friday 19th against Coolera-Strandhill at 7.00. On
the following Mon May 22nd they travel to Enniscrone to take on the
home team.
Under 12 Boys
The under 12
boys teams travelled to Riverstown on Tues last to take on the home side
Shamrock Gaels in both the Division 1 and 3 Leagues with mixed fortunes
resulting. The home side came out on top in the Div 1 tie on a 25 points to 9 scoreline
while in the Div 3 game our boys had their first victory of the League by a 2
points margin,13 points to 11. Well done to all the players and mentors of
these two teams.
Under 12 Girls
Our Under 12
girls team lost their league quarter final away to Geevagh on Thurs last by 16
points to 9. These players have continued to improve with each outing and they
can look forward to the upcoming championship with renewed enthusiasm.
Under 8/10s
The under 8s
and 10s have their next outing on Wed May 24th when they entertain
Drumcliffe –Rosses Point in Stenson Park at 7.00. Players are reminded to bring
their own playing gear and especially their gumshield.
Best Wishes
All club
members send best wishes to Charlie Harrison and his Sligo team-mates for their
upcoming Connacht quarter final against Mayo next Sunday.
Hard Luck
Hard luck to
Paul Mc Namara and his colleagues on the Sligo Junior team who were defeated by
Mayo on Friday last.
Congratulations
Congratulations
are due to the Sligo County Board on the occasion of the Official Opening of
The Centre Of Excellence in Scarden by Aoghan O Fearghail,Uachtaran Chumann
Luthchleas Gael on Sunday last. This fine facility will no doubt greatly
benefit all Sligo teams in the years to come.