Minor Football; Our
minor team - combined with Owenmore Gaels, travelled to St Brendan’s Park,
Castleconnor, on Friday last to take on the home team. Despite their best
efforts, they were defeated by 5 – 13 to 1 – 14.
Under 16 Boys On Mon 13th our boys took
on neighbours Calry-St Josephs in Stenson Park, Cuilbeg, and were successful in
winning by 4 – 9 to 2 – 5. They now qualify for the semi-final of the League,
the opposition, date, venue and time will be available on Sligo GAA fixtures
page.
Under 14 Boys Our boys had another fine victory on
Wed last in Stenson park when they defeated visitors Shamrock Gaels by 10 – 9
to 4 - 4
Under 12 Boys Our two Under 12 teams welcome
Drumcliffe- Rosses Point to Stenson Park, Cuilbeg on Tues 14th for
their Div 1 and 3 fixtures
GIRLS FOOTBALL; Our Under 12 girls had two games
last week with mixed results. On Monday 6th they played St Molaise
Gaels, Grange and were unlucky to be defeated by 2 points on a scoreline of 0 –
8 to 0 – 6. The girls put in a fine performance, with great team-work and not a
little skill. They gave everything in the game and fought hard right to the
final whistle and can be proud of themselves. They took to the field again on
Friday evening when they travelled to Coola to take on the home team, Shamrock
Gaels. In this game, our girls produced a great team performance, playing some
very stylish football against a strong, well-organised Gaels team and St Johns
won out by 0 – 11 to 0 – 6. This result means that the team have qualified for
the League semi-final which will be played on Friday May 24th. Well
done to the girls and their coaches and a special thanks, once again, to the
parents for their wonderful support of the girls – it really makes a difference
St Johns Lotto; The Lotto draw for a Jackpot of
E13,300 took place in the Clubroom last
Sat. The numbers drawn were 1, 7, 13 and27. Tere was no winner of the Jackpot
prize and the winners of the E25 consolation prizes were D Clancy, Carraroe;
Mick Gilroy, Caltragh Heights; Willie Grady, Crozon and Brendan Casey,
Drumiskabole.The next draw will take place on Sat May 25th at 8.30pm in The Clubroom, Cuilbeg. Everybody
is welcome to come to the draw. 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’s
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.
St Johns Nursery Coaching Program for
5 and 6 year old boys and girls began on Sat May 11th and continues each Sat from
10.30 to 11.30am at Cleveragh GAA Pitch - (opposite the Sligo Sports Complex).
The cost is E30 which includes 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.
Feile Peil na nOG ;
The annual prestigious Feile Peil na nOg Tournament is being held in
Connacht this year over the weekend of June 28th, 29th
and 30th, with 352 teams in total taking part. St Johns will host
two teams from the USA, an Under 14 Boys and an Under 14 Girls team, both from
Philadelphia. The travelling party will consist of 24 players and 4 adult
mentors with each team and we as a club are required to host these visitors. St
Johns are requesting help from local families who are willing to provide accommodation
for two boys or two girls in their home for the weekend. If you are willing and
available to help out please get in contact with Seamus (085 249 8067) or any
club member
Best Wishes; All at St Johns send best wishes to
the Sligo Senior and Junior teams who take on Galway in The Markievicz Park on
Sunday next in the Connacht semi-finals.