St John’s International Football Blitz

On Saturday April 13th, St Johns hosted a festival of football for boys and girls from U9 to U15 from clubs including North London Gaels, Mayo team Parke/Keeloges, Leitrim teams Drumkeeran and Melvin Gaels and Curry, Calry-St Josephs and St Johns from Sligo. After the teams paraded around the pitch behind the City of Sligo Pipe Band, the competitions began and despite the unfavourable weather conditions a great days sport was had by all. A big thanks is due to the organising committee for the professional way in which the event was run. Check out the St Johns facebook page for some marvellous photos and comments on the day..

Senior Men’s Football; On Sat evening our senior team travelled to West Sligo to take on recent All Ireland Junior runners up Easkey in Round 2 of the League and they produced a much-improved performance to overcome the home side by 2 – 10 to 2 – 8. After a slow start, our boys gradually upped their game to lead by 1 – 7 to 0 – 6 at half time before Easkey came back to draw level, but St Johns were not to be undone and gradually got back on top, holding out for a 2 point victory despite a late goal for the home side. St Johns team; J Mc Donagh; A Clerkin, E Roche, F Murphy; C Harrison, M O’Hehir, P Mc Namara; D Burke, J Murphy; C Greene (0-2), R Mc Manus(1-1), B Mc Gowan (0-5); S Regan(1-1), S Stenson, I Rossitor; K Sweeney(0-1), A Grace, J Sayers, C Sweeney,C Hough, H Cawley, F Greenan, N Walsh. Next Sunday at 1.00pm we welcome Owenmore Gaels to Stenson Park for round 3 and hopefully our boys will produce another fine display.

 Minor Football;  Our minor team- amalgamated with Owenmore Gaels- took on St Marys in Kent Park tonight and were defeated by 4 – 14 to 2 - 9. On Thurs April 25^th the team play Calry-St Josephs in Connolly Park, Collooney

Under 14 Boys Our boys had a very successful outing when they overcame the challenge of visitors Tourlestrane in a high-scoring contest by 7 – 9 to 3 – 11. They travel to Nace O’Dowd Park on Thurs 25^th to take on Coolaney/Mullinabreena with the throw-in at 6.30pm

Under 12 Boys Our two Under 12 teams had mixed fortunes against neighbours St Marys last week with our Div 1 team winning by 0-14 to 0-10 while our Div 3 team were defeated by 0-3 to 0-24. The next outings for these teams will be on Tues 30^th  when they travel to Kilcoyne Park, Tubbercurry to take on Tubbercurry/Cloonacool.  

St Johns Lotto The Lotto draw took place in The Riverside Hotel on Sat 13^th  and the numbers drawn were 5 – 16 – 22 and 26. There was no winner of the Jackpot prize of E13,200. The winners of the E25 consolation prizes were Ciara Holland, London; Anne Healy, Ardnaglass, Ballymote; Kevin Giblin, Curry and Declan Linnane, London. The next draw will take place on Sat April 27^th at 8.30pm in The Clubroom, Cuilbeg. Tickets at E2 each or 3 for E5 can be purchased in Clifford Electrical, Carraroe; The Blue Lagoon, Riverside; Gerry Mc Morrow’s Mace Shop, Cairns Rd; Molly Fulton’s Bar and Restaurant, Carraroe; Canning House and Garden, Cornageeha or in The Crozon Inn, Caltragh or from club members. The Lotto can now be done on line. To check this out please go on to St Johns GAA facebook page for more info.

Bord Na nOg News

New players are welcome to join our club if you live in our area which includes The East Ward, Caltragh, Crozon, Cranmore, Tonaphubble and Carraroe ie the areas in the parishes of St Annes and Carraroe. Players should drop in to training sessions or contact any of the numbers given below -----                   BOYS U8 (born 2011/12) Sat 10 to11.30 in Cleveragh Call James 0877796544.       U10 (born2009/10) Sat 10-11.30 in Cleveragh – Call Ciaran 0878395889         U12 (born2007/8) Fri 6.30-8.00 in Cuilbeg Call James 0871348043                  U14 (born2005/6) Mon 6.00-7.00 in Cuilbeg Call Seamus 0852498067    U16(born2003/4) Mon 6.00-7.00 in Cuilbeg Call Gerry 0872636914             GIRLS  U8 (Born 2011/12)Sat 10-11.30 Cleveragh Call Liam 0862342302        U10 (Born 2009/10) Sat 10-11.30 Cleveragh Call Emer 0879501652                 U12 (Born2007/8) Sat 10-11.30 Cleveragh Call Liam 0862342302                     U14 (Born2005/6) WED 6.00- 7.00 Cleveragh Call Olivia 0877782233

Easter Camp

A coaching camp will be held in Stenson Park, Cuilbeg over the Easter holidays on Tues 23^rd Wed 24^th and Thurs 25^th. The camp costs E20 and registration take place on Tues at 9.30. It takes place each day from 10.00 to 2.00pm.  

St Johns Nursery Coaching Program for 5 and 6 year old boys and girls will begin on Sat May 11^th from 10.30 to 11.30am at Cleveragh GAA Pitch -                  (opposite the Sports Complex). The cost is E30 which include a free kit of socks, shorts and jersey. To register call 085 7778174

Please check our club website or facebook for up to date information on all activities in St Johns GAA.