Sligo Sports

JUNE 2017, ISSUE 6, VOLUME 3

GREAT TURN OUT FOR THE HOUR OF POWER FANTASTIC DAY FOR ATLANTIC BJJ AT IRISH CHAMPIONSHIPS SLIGO TO HOST SCÓR ALL IRELAND FINALS IN 2018

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DYNAMO GYM CLUB SCOOP 9 NATIONAL MEDALS AND OVERALL AWARDS AT THE NATIONAL ACROBATIC GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2017

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hat an amazingly successful weekend for DyNamo Gym Club at the National Acrobatic Championships 2017 which took place in the new Indoor Sports Arena on the 27th and 28th May, where they claimed 9 national medals including 4 Gold, 2 Silver and 3 bronze, as well as claiming the overall Highest Artistic Score Trophy and the Overall Highest Technical Score Trophy of the NDP National Acrobatics Championships 2017 with their Grade 5 Men’s Pair David Bryne and Pauric O’Reilly’s

routine.

DyNamo’s National Winners include: Silver Medalists - Grade 2 WP Caoimhe Colleran and Treasa O’Kelly Lynch Gold Medalists - Grade 3 WP Lauren Morrissey and Sarah Jane Loughlin Bronze Medalists Grade 4 WG Meadhbh McHugh, Aoibhinn Darcy and Megan Cavanagh Gold Medalists- Grade 5 MP - David Bryne and Pauric O’Reilly

Club coaches Diane Middleton Cox, Sandra McNulty, Orla Lee & Kate Frahill with DyNamo's Grade 4 national winners Aoibhinn Darcy, Megan Cavanagh and Meadhbh McHugh

A huge congratulations to Elizabeth Tighe, Mollie Gray, Alice Little, Isabel Davit, Cliodhna Davit, Emily Loughlin, Cria Flanagan, Aimee Gillligan, Katie Cox, Chloe Clarke, Ciara Courell, Roisin Heneghan, Sarah McCormack, Orla McGlinchey, Aoife Loughlin, Clara Battell, Sophie O’Connor, Aislinn Dogget, Aoife McGlinchey, Ceoilin Byrne, Lisa Kilfeather, Carrie Brennan and Kaylin Rooney who were all selected to represent DyNamo and gave their very best performances.

Sligo Couch 2 5K with SSRP

After only 6 weeks training on our Couch 2 5K programme, this fantastic bunch completed their first 5K in Grange as part of the SSRP’s SuperValu Fit4Life Women’s 5 K Series, huge congratulations to you all.

DyNamo's Pauric O'Reilly and David Byrne Claim Overall National Awards

We would love if your club could submit pictures and reports on what is happening in your organisation on a regular basis and we will be sure to include it. It is important that we get as much involvement from clubs such as yours from the get go so any info you have please send it to seamus@sligosport.ie or feel free to contact me on 085 2498067.

Grade 4 Trio Clara Battell, Sophie O'Connor & Aoife Loughlin in action

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SUPER WEEKEND FOR CORRAN AC

Sligo Rugby awards dinner at The Glasshouse Hotel

Enda Gavin, Sean Mullin, Mark Rooney and Mike Wells with their awards at the recent end of season Sligo Rugby awards dinner at The Glasshouse Hotel.

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rilliant bronze for Craig, PB for Doohan and a demolition in Athy by Ni Mhurchu The weekend began early Saturday morning in Athy with 2 athletes to the fore in the double Olympic distance Triathlon. Caoimhe Ni Mhurchu and Raymond Byrne showed up well on the swim with Ni Mhurchu 3rd female from the water and Byrne just outside the top 20. On the bike Ni Mhurchu surged clear with a solid biking performance and Byrne too moving up the field. On the run both athletes equipped themselves very well, again Byrne moving through the field to finish 13th and Ni Mhurchu never looking back on her run to run out a 15 minute winner.

Over in Tullamore the eagerly awaited Irish Schools Championships were taking place and first up was Adam Walsh in the long jump, Adam jumped well and finished 9th just shy of his PB and later finished 8th in the 100m. Ellen Kilcoyne was next up and lay in 3rd throughout the qualifying jumping a PB of 4.99m, in the jump off

she dropped back to 5th place overall and just 12cm off silver. Ellen was later 7th in the 100m 1 place behind her training partenr Erin Taheny. Taheny followed her run up in the 100m with a brilliant run in the 200m just fading toward the end but running 26.50 and finished 6th in a very hotly contested event.

Kate Hosey contested the minor girls long jump and put in a massive opener only for it to be a slight break and she again broke her 2nd jump but then followed this up with a big 4.76m jump and qualified her for the final where she finished 6th and she doubled this up with a fine 8th place finsih in the girls 100m final. The 4th of the Connaught school long jump champions from St Atrractas Asad Munir jumped really well and just failed to make the final, finishing in 8th place. Back on the track Lauren Cadden just missed out on bronze in a very hotly contested womens 200m but had the compensation of running an outdoor pb of 24.9 and will set the rest of her season up nicely.

The star of the day was Craig McLoughlin who came with a late burst out in lane 8 to claim a brilliant bronze medal which was excellant for the talented Summerhill student.There was loads more big performances throughout the day and definite signs of medals to come over the coming years.

Conor Melvin went to Cavan for his first sprint triathlon of the year and all was going well up to the run where he was very badly effected by blisters but he battled on and finished a credible 12th place and will have learned loads from the experience.

Mini Marathon Monday saw Sara Doohan show age is only a number when she improved her 10km PB by nearly 1 full minute, running 36.30 and finishing 5th overall out of a field of almost 50,000 on the streets of Dublin.

This is a testament of hard work and determination by the Corran AC woman.

Overall a superb weekend with lots ahead over the coming weeks and months!

Sligo Rovers F.C. manager Gerard Lyttle was a big hit when he attended the Ballisodare United F.C end of season youth awards last month. Gerard gave the kids encouragement and great advice.

Bike week got off to a great start in Sligo with Pedal to Paddle and skills and drill's. Lots of fun was had in Doorly Park and the weather stayed bright which was an added bonus.

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ST JOHN’S GAA ON TOUR

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n Saturday the 10th June, St. John’s GAA Academy players from our 7’s, 8’s, 9’s and 10’s teams went on Tour!

Due to the demand, a second bus was booked from Daithi at Feehily’s Bus Hire. After an excited sleep, the players met at 8.30am at St. Enda’s NS Carraroe and set out for the Journey to Mohill GAA, Leitrim.

On arrival at the Philly McGuinness Park in Mohill, we were greeted by glorious sunshine which meant the factor 50 came out!.

Four pitches were already set up and a warm welcome was extended from Paul, Bridget and all the Mohill GAA club members.

After a group photo, the games began. All teams played four quarters and there was some great football skills on show from both sides. Some players from St. John’s mixed in with Mohill and great sportsmanship ensued. You can see the players have developed well and are now playing with greater skill levels. Good passing and tight marking was noticeable. Long range scores and clinical finishing were also evident.

The referees hadn’t totted up the

scores at time of print but it looked as if the games finished level!!.

After the games, our players, coaches and parents were given a royal reception of drinks and food.

Mohill were so generous, that each St. John’s player received a goody bag when leaving. Back on the buses and the next stop was Lough Key Forest Park. Oliver the boat man, was expecting us. We arrived and noticed Darren O’Flaherty’s Toughest Mudder competition just starting. A 10km obstacle course, not for the feint hearted! There was a great buzz around the park.

Our U8’s took the boat trip first, while our u10’s used the astra pitch to focus on their football skills. The boat trip was fantastic. Karaoke and singing of songs were great fun. Visiting the islands on lough key and hearing of the history associated with this wonderful area. Our boat captains were very informative and particularly when we got to “Teddy Bear Island”!

Some dance moves were produced on board which should not be seen on the mainland! After docking the roles reversed. With the hunger setting in, we moved to the large room in the Boda Berg for

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Some mighty fishing over the weekend with Ewings Sea Angling and Boat Charters

Pizza, nuggets, chips, drinks and some very tasty ice cream. All players had some pocket money which was spent wisely in the gift shop! The slush puppy machine went into overdrive....

Padraig and Hugh escorted us back to Carraroe, where a large crowd awaited. This was an amazing day for all players and club members. It has created a great memory for all and forged a strong bond among all teams.

Thanks must go to: Fr. Pat Lombard for his support, our bus drivers, All involved in Mohill GAA, the boat captains, staff of Lough key Forest Park, everyone associated in the preparation and planning of the day, James Lineen for the wonderful photos to capture the day, all parents and coaches who came along and above all to the players. The respect and good manners shown on this trip was admirable and a credit to their families. Well done!

It was also great to develop this wonderful link St. John’s GAA have with Mohill GAA. This was another iconic day for our club as we celebrate our 30th Anniversary #1987-2017

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Training session at Sligo County Cricket Club. Te season is now in full swing with training being held at the racecourse

Well done to Caoimhe!

Sligo Darts SUMMER LEAGUE We are delighted to confirm that our summer league will begin on Monday 19th June and run for six weeks with finals night being held on Monday 31st July.

The league is open to all players and players can play as many night as they want and the competition will be open draw each night and straight knockout.

Points will be awarded to: Winner - 12pts Runner up - 8pts Semi Finalists - 6pts Quarter Finalists - 4pts In addition, everyone who enters on any given night gets 2pts.

There will be a checkout jackpot which will

start at €40 with €5 added to the jackpot each week it is not won.

After the 6 weeks the top eight players will go to the cup play offs on finals night, while the remaining players will contest the shield competition.

Entry fee is €5 per player each night and all money taken in will be paid out on finals night. All games will take place in The Salley Gardens, Ballisodare and will kick off at 9pm each night.

Dates of summer league : 19th & 26th June and 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th July.

Finals night - 31st July.

Put these dates in your diary - we can’t wait to get going.

Well done to Caoimhe simply who blew away the opposition to win the Tri Athy Double Olympic in Athy Co Kildare. She posted a time of 4 hrs-44 minutes to win by a long margin. The distances were 3k swim, 80 k bike and a 20k run.

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ALL-IRELAND FEACHTAS QUIZ FINALS

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Yeats County Cycling Club member Matthew takes first win of the season at the Donegal Bay Club League

Well done to our Feachtas Quiz team of Michael Kilcoyne, Aoife O’Donnell, Eoin Murphy and James Devaney which recently took part in the All-Ireland Feachtas Quiz Finals in Dublin. The team emerged second overall in the North-West Regional qualifiers and represented the Region at the National Finals. The competition is open to all second-level schools across the country, including Gaelcoláistí. It was a very competitive contest with six rounds of ten questions each - all “as Gaeilge”. Although, on the day, they were not one of the final prizewinners, the SGS team performed exceptionally well and thoroughly enjoyed their day out.

Grammar School Senior Rugby players selected on Connacht squad

On 29th April Sligo Grammar School Senior Rugby players, Kuba Wojtkowicz and Graham Kerr were presented with special jerseys to mark the occasion of their selection for the Connacht Schools Rugby Team of the Year. This award, sponsored by the Irish Independent, identifies the best schoolboy players in the province in each position on the strength of their performance in the Connacht Schools Rugby Cup. Graham was picked as one of the best backs in the province while Kuba was chosen as tighthead for the team. Well deserved to the boys who have worked so hard over the years on the school’s rugby teams.

Sligo Triathlon Club Well done to everyone who was participating in the Metalman swim series recently. The water was warm but choppy. Also big well done to Sligo Tri members Conor Melvin(12th) and Ray Gillen(18th) who took part in the James McManus memorial in Cavan. This was only Conor’s second senior level triathlon and he came a fantastic 12th place! Well done lots of success for the future

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YEATS COUNTRY CYCLING CLUB A

nother busy month for the club has passed, if running a race on the Saturday wasn’t enough for one weekend most of those involved made the trip to Bohermeen on the Sunday for the Waller Cup. Matthew was in the U16 race and finished just outside the top 10 which is a fine result given the fact he raced out of his skin on the Saturday in our own race!

Alan, Paul and Pauric were up at the crack of dawn for the start of the A4 race and Pauric got a well deserved podium with a fine 3rd place and Alan took 5th which is a super result for both lads given their only recent start to racing. Strong as bulls!!

Michael Devins, Stevie, Ross and Basil took to the A3 race and Stevie placed 4th on the day after the lads worked together to bring back the days break all of the others finished inside the top 20.

Derek and Joe were in the A2 race and although Derek was in every move for the first 60km he paid for his efforts in the last 5km with cramp and in Joe’s first race as an A2 he showed no fear and was active in the latter part of the race, both finished in the bunch.

Photos Sean Rowe

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FANTASTIC DAY FOR ATLANTIC BJJ AT IRISH CHAMPIONSHIPS T

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Twenty two competitors went to Dublin to represent the team and claimed eleven medals in the process.

Huge congratulations to our team who all gave their very best in every match. A huge competition experience has been gained will make our team even stronger in future events. Looking forward to seeing everyone back on the mats getting ready for the next challenge.

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GRAMMAR SCHOOL STUDENTS TAKE TO THE GARAVOGUE

This term Sligo Grammar School welcomed Ronan Ivers who started a rowing club in the school. Throughout the term students trained on the rowing machines to build strength and develop their rowing technique. In what was a fantastic weekend for Irish rowing, the SGS students took to the Garavogue on Saturday, thanks to Sligo Rowing Club who allowed our students use their boats. After their hard work on the rowing machines it was a treat to experience the buzz of rowing on the river. Thanks to Ronan for his hard work and dedication and hopefully next year will see the club go from strength to strength. Now all we need are a few boats of our own!!

Pit stop while cycling through lovely Leitrim, Sligo, Kinlough, Drumcliff and Sligo

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Three Counties Challenge charity cycle in aid this year of ‘Friends of cregg’’

Just a few snaps of the beginning of the event today. A big word of thanks to Kevin Egan for his sponsorship of the event with two lead cars, goodie bags for the first 100, and all the advertising he did on social media and Iradio on the run in.

Also for the big notice signs on the approach roads to town. A big thanks to the Committee for all their efforts and club members who volunteered prior to the event and those that turned up today to help also. Usually we get about 80 cyclists for this event but we drew 134 today which is fantastic! I’m sure “Friends of Cregg” are delighted with the turnout and a big thanks to them and Brenden Mullen who supplied so much food on the day. A big thanks too to members who supplied food also to the event. It wS a great success with no accidents and only one puncture that I am aware of.

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CONGRATS TO OUR URSULINE COLLEGE GIRLS

Congratulations to the Ursuline 1st year team on winning their recent Connacht final 1-0

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uge congratulations to our Ursuline College girls who excelled at the recent Schools Interpro 2017 & the Irish Senior Schools Relay Finals 2017.

The 2017 Irish Schools Interpro took place in the National Aquatic Centre in Dublin on Saturday 29th April. We are proud to say that the Ursuline College had three swimmers competing at this major gala. The Ursuline’s Maeve Keaney, Carrie McDaid and Danielle Farrell were all members of the Connacht team and the three girls performed magnificently. Carrie, Danielle and Maeve all qualified for selection for the Connacht team by finishing in the top two positions when they competed in the Connacht Senior Schools Swimming Championships 2017 in Athlone back in January.

Also on Saturday last, the Irish Senior Schools Relay Finals took place in the National Aquatic Centre. There was one team competing for the Ursuline College, Sligo in the 15-16 year old category. The team comprised Carrie McDaid, Tara Walsh, Maria Lyons and Danielle Farrell.

Maria (14) and Danielle (13) were both swimming up an age group.

I’m delighted to inform you that the Ursuline girls finished in 3rd place in both their relays.

Competing against eight other schools from throughout Ireland, the Ursuline team claimed bronze in the 200m Medley Relay and also in the 200m Freestyle Relay.

Pictured are Carrie McDaid, Danielle Farrell, Maria Lyons and Tara Walsh.

Owenmore Gaels

Great nights entertainment with the U-8 -v- St. Michaels. A very big thank you to Hugh McGowan and all at St. Michaels for traveling in. We split our group into the Owenmore Gaels ‘blues’ and ‘yellows’. Well done all

Amber Flag Awarded for Positive Mental Health

Sligo Grammar School was recently awarded the Amber Flag for Positive Mental Health. We are the first school in the country to receive this flag. It was presented to the SGS by former Munster and Ireland rugby player Alan Quinlan at a ceremony in Cork. The school received the award because of the work done this year in the promotion of positive mental health. The Positive Mental Health week that was run in the school in early 2017 was a big factor as well as other initiatives such as the Mindfulness board, the Worry Tree, posters designed by 2nd yr Art students and the general sense of openness within the school with regard to mental health. Well done to all the teachers and students whose efforts helped the Grammar School achieve this award.

We would love if your club could submit pictures and reports on what is happening in your organisation on a regular basis and we will be sure to include it. It is important that we get as much involvement from clubs such as yours from the get go so any info you have please send it to seamus@sligosport.ie or feel free to contact me on 085 2498067.

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THE CLIFFORD CUP IN KENT PARK Photos from the recent Clifford Cup, which was held in Kent Park. By all accounts some great football was played on the day

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ST. ENDA’S NS, CARRAROE GIRLS AND ST. JOHNS NS BOYS WIN THE INAUGURAL GALVIN CUP AND FR MURRAY CUP IN WHAT CAN ONLY BE DESCRIBED AS A A FANTASTIC DAY FOR ALL INVOLVED.

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oth boys and girls pupils from St Enda’s in Carraroe, Our Lady of Mercy NS, Pearse Road, and St Johns of Temple Street gave a brilliant display of how football should be played in the inaugural competition between the three schools.

Games were played in the old fashioned way where players were encouraged to go for scores when the chance arose and boy did they do that. There were points scored that any minor player would be proud of. No systems or sweepers, just unbridled skill and great sportsmanship that all pupils and teachers should be proud of. If a player hit the decks a helping hand was outstretched from the opposing player to help him or her to their feet again.

All games were played in the magnificent Markievicz park on Friday last in front of enthusiastic supporters from the three schools involved while the sun shone .

While it may have been Carraroe girls and Johns boys who lifted the silverware when the final whistles were blown all players were winners on the day

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ADAM AND DAVID FROM SLIGO MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY SHOWING WHAT A MAWASHIGERI IS ABOUT

Great result for Coolera U12

Another great result for Coolera! Our U12 boys soccer defeated St Mary’s in an edge of your seat final tonight at the showgrounds. The boys showed spirit and fight that was very inspirational! A big thank you to coaches Gerry and Darren, we will have to get a big bus to Castlebar for the Connacht finals!

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Some high quality football on display at Connolly Park this evening from the U-12 lads. Well done all and especially to the lads making their debut at this level.

Quite a few U-10's also taking part, well done boys

Congratulations to club stalwart Jorge Correia who was this week was voted club president. Jorge originally from Lisbon and a supporter of another hoops Sporting Lisbon has been a popular member of our community for many years. Jorge has been secretary of the club for the last five years and has served the club well to prepare for this prestigious position.

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SLIGO HARRIERS JUMP CROSS AT BELTRA

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Active Retirment Swim Wednesday @ 11am, We cater for birthday parties with use of the swimming pool, sports hall and Decorated party room,Multi Activity Summer camp starting first week in July to mid August 10am - 3pm for ages 6 and up €65.00 per week with discounts for additional family members.

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Badminton Club championship sponsor by Barton Smiths great badminton was played recently.Thanks to our sponsor to the badminton committee especially Marie and Greame.

The results are as follow Men A single winner Connor /Ru Greame Ladies A singles winner Eimear /Ru France Men B singles Winner Syam/ Ru Dennis Ladies A Doubles Winner Rebecca/Deride v Ru Paula Watt /Karen Ladies B doubled Winner Kay/Aoifin v Ru Paula/Arlene Ladies C doubles Winner Attracta/ Geraldine v Ru Francoise/Keana Men A doubles Winner Greame Syam/Ru Connor /Stephen Mixed A Doubles winner Greame/ Karen v Ru Connor

Eimear Mixed B Doubles winner Stephen/ Marie V Ru Syam Francoise Thanks to the Players for their participation in the event.

Other players who one prizes Club Person Greame Tournament Director Marie Most improved Player Caroline Most improved Novice Player Evelyn Most social player Dennis Congrats to France for winner 1st Hamper Congrats to Marie for 2nd Hamper Congrats to Arlene and Connor for the wine Thanks to Kay France P.J for the doing up the lounge and the Music Thanks to Macheal the president of Sligo Tennis Club for attending the finals

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Sligo All Stars u 16 boys

Our U16 Boys who competed in the A All Irelands in Cork last month. Despite been in a very tough group with the two best teams in the country we showed more than enough to believe we can compete at this level. Many thanks to all the parents that travelled and made sure the team wanted for nothing all weekend. Onwards and upwards to next season.

The U12 Boys who played in the Torraine Sears memorial tournament in Belfast

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NORTHWEST MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB

Northwest's Kyle, Bryan & Craig who participated in the main event at the Emerald Enduro recently

When the woods ride this well it's hard to leave! Union wood is looking tip top after all the trail maintenance by the club over the winter!

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GREAT TURN OUT FOR THE HOUR OF POWER Conditions were perfect and the water has definately heated up by a few degrees in the last couple of weeks. - Photos: Claire Donegan

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GREAT TURN OUT FOR THE HOUR OF POWER Conditions were perfect and the water has definately heated up by a few degrees in the last couple of weeks. - Photos: Claire Donegan

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HAPPY SWIMMERS, HAPPY PARENTS, HAPPY COACHES..... AND WHY WOULDN'T THEY BE! CHAMPIONS OF SWML (SOUTH WEST MINOR LEAGUE) 2017

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SUMMER S’COOL CAMPS JUNE, JULY & AUGUST - MONDAY TO FRIDAY 10AM TO 1PM AT STRANDHILL BEACH S’COOL CAMP 5 DAYS €100 / THREE DAYS €55 All equipment is provided on the S’Cool camps you just need swimming togs and a towel

Camps Include: Surfing Bodyboarding Water Safety

Ocean Awareness Costal Walks Beach Games lots of fun in the surf

Phone Eddie 087-6523351 or Seamus 087-7471915 isurfirelandsurfschool@gmail.com www.isurfireland.com

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Junior fishing clubs and youth groups in Sligo invited to get in front of the camera and reel in the votes Inland Fisheries Ireland launches Fish & Film Competition

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nland Fisheries Ireland has launched a Fish & Film competition to encourage young people to spread the word about fishing. Junior fishing clubs, youth clubs, projects and centres in Sligo are invited to apply to the competition by taking film footage of their fishing adventures and promoting it online.

The Fish & Film competition will see Sligoo entrants film a fishing trip and include fun interviews on what angling means to them. The films will be youth led in content and production with all junior anglers up to and including the age of 18 eligible to apply. All films submitted to Inland Fisheries Ireland will be uploaded onto the organisation’s YouTube channel and the public’s views on each film will count as votes!

The top three groups with the most views on their film entry will go forward to a junior fishing competition which includes a free day’s fishing for all. The overall winner of the Fish & Film Competition will receive a €1,000 fishing tackle voucher for their club with the two runners up winning a €250 voucher.

Suzanne Campion, Head of Business Development at Inland Fisheries Ireland said: “We want to hear from the next generation of anglers in Sligoo and across the country to find out what fishing really means to them – why they enjoy it and why they think other young people should get involved.

If we are to increase domestic participation and secure the long term future of angling, then we need to engage with the next generation of anglers and learn more about

Connacht Motorclub Some great results for our members in Cavan recently.

Ryan Moore 5th o/a and 1st Two wheel drive with Gary Kiernan Pat McSharry 21st o/a with Colin O’Rourke Colin Currid & Paul Gallagher 29th o/a Stephen Reynolds 2nd in Class 1 Tony & Kevin O’Brien 3rd in Class 11F Sean Maloney 2nd in Juniors Well done to all

Ej Sligo All-Stars welcomes Pete Strickland

Ej Sligo All-Stars were delighted to welcome Irish Senior Men’s Head Coach Pete Strickland to host a coaching clinic recently in the Mercy Sligo from 7-9pm. There was a great turnout from players, parents, coaches & indeed coaches from other sports who came along to this free clinic to see how one of the great college basketball coaches works his magic.

Seamus Flanagan wearing his Sligo jersey congratulating his son Eoin who played for New York

their experience of angling in Ireland. We also hope they will help us encourage other young people to discover angling as a hobby and help them realise that it is a pursuit that can be enjoyed at any age or ability.”

The Fish & Film competition supports the

objectives of Inland Fisheries Ireland’s National Strategy for Angling Development which aims to make angling accessible and attractive to all while establishing it as a key leisure pursuit.

There are currently 273,000 domestic anglers in Ireland and Inland Fisheries Ireland aims to

grow participation rates by 0.5% annually.

The closing date for applications to Fish & Film is Friday, 14th of July 2017.

For more information on the competition and to download the competition guidelines and application form, visit www.fisheriesireland.ie/fish andfilm.

Tyrone native Seamus Flanagan pictured here wearing his Sligo jersey congratulating his son Eoin who played for New York in Gaelic Park in the recent game against Sligo. Eoin, who lined out in the Sligo colours last year was joined by Vinney Cadden on the New York team.

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Sligo Yacht Club S ligo Yacht cxlub are now taking bookings now for the Women on Water (WOW) Sailing Course. The course is aimed at women who are interested in learning to sail or want to learn to helm.

Sligo Yacht Club are hosting the highly

successful Women on Water sailing introductory programme on the last 2 weekends in June (17th & 18th & 24th & 25th). Along with Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership, we want to attract and encourage more women into the sport. Learn to sail, enjoy the

best that Sligo Bay has to offer and experience the fun at Sligo Yacht Club - all for €60. To book your space, fill in the application form and contact Jenny on 085 1746387 or email wow@sligoyachtclub.ie for payment details.

A great day in the club on Sunday. End of the Martin Reilly Motors Sponsored Spring Series for the J24’s. A great start to our sailing season

St. John's u7s enjoying themselves after their recent game against Drumcliff Rosses Point at Cleveragh

EJ SLIGO ALL STARS to be joined by five teams who are approved to play in 2017/18 mens division one Five teams have applied to join the Basketball Ireland Men’s Division One National League for the 2017/18 season, with all five applications approved by the MNCC following an interview process at the weekend.

Titans, who came bottom of the Men’s Division One League last year, successfully reapplied for the Division this year, and they will be joined by four new teams including: Portlaoise Panthers, Ballincollig BC, LIT Celtics and St Paul’s BC Killarney.

Speaking about the news, Chair of the MNCC Bernard O’Byrne stated: “This is an exciting time for basketball in Ireland. We are delighted to see the continuing growth of the sport, and the addition of four new teams to the League further underlines the hard work and commitment that is being put in at underage level by clubs around the country.

“We are delighted to see a midlands team come in to the Men’s National League with the arrival of Portlaoise Panthers. They have enjoyed a lot of underage success and have a women’s team in the Super League so this was the next logical step for the club and we look forward to welcoming them.

“Ballincollig BC bring the number of Cork clubs participating at National League level to four, highlighting the great work that is being done in the county to grow and develop the sport while similarly in Kerry, St Paul’s BC are the third Kerry club to join the National League in as many years. We are also delighted to welcome LIT Celtics to the League, and to welcome Titans BC back to the League once more. There is certainly an exciting year of basketball ahead.”

The addition of the teams has increased the Men’s Division One League to 15 teams, with the five aforementioned teams joining: BFG Neptune, Ulster University Elks, ITC Basketball, Team Kilkenny, LYIT Donegal, Ej Sligo All-Stars, Keane’s SuperValu Killorglin, Fr Mathews, Dublin Lions and Radisson Blu UL Eagles.

We would love if your club could submit pictures and reports on what is happening in your organisation on a regular basis and we will be sure to include it. It is important that we get as much involvement from clubs such as yours from the get go so any info you have please send it to seamus@sligosport.ie or feel free to contact me on 085 2498067.

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SLIGO MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY - SMAA Fantastic fun filled day today at Mark Oogan seminar in Crib.Lots of different approaches to functional and fundamental movement patterns as well as challenging the central nervous system but all done in a fun context.Almost 50 people took part and ages ranged from 10 to 60yrs of age. Big thanks to you all for supporting the seminar and to you Mark

Really enjoyable open mat session recently ...chance to practice and brush up on technique

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Run As One Dog Agility Club

Huge congrats to our 4 club members who have been selected to represent Ireland at the Europeans in October. Gearoid Mcdaid Andrew Kilfeather Shane Meehan and Ashleigh Smith all got through on Sunday in Bundoran. It’s great to have our club so well represented at such a high level and it’s something for all the juniors to aspire to. Well done again guys

Thanks to everyone who came to the competition at the beginning of May! At least we didn’t get too wet or blown away by the wind.

RESULTS FROM LEAGUE COMPETITION: Large beginners: 1. Tina & Smiles 8.43 Nicolla & Lucy E Colin & Ivan E Denise & Beth E Small beginners: 1. Nicolla & Winnie 8.69 2. Trisha & Mia 10.00 Nicolla & Heidi E Small advanced: 1. Pamela & Benny 20.13 Medium advanced: 1. Pamela & Toby 12.68 2. Trisha & Speedy 17.47 3. Pamela & Dexter 26.63 Large advanced: 1. Michelle & Nala 8.09 2. Seamus & Spooks 10.00 Tina & Lolly E Jumps in 30 seconds: 1. Seamus & Spooks 19 jumps 2. Michelle & Nala 18 3. Tina & Lolly 16 4. Pamela & Dexter 15 5. Seamus & Smiles 13 5. Pamela & Toby 13.

6. Trisha & Speedy 12 7. Trisha & Mia 11 8. Nicolla & Winnie 9 8. Pamela & Benny 9 9. Denise & Beth 8 10. Nicolla & Lucy 7 11. NIcolla & Heidi 5

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Sligo to host Scór All Ireland Finals in 2018

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ligo GAA’s Scór Committee has recently been informed it will be hosting the All Ireland Scór na nÓg and Scór Sinsir finals in 2018. The cultural event is the showpiece of the GAA’s commitment to promotion of the Irish language and other cultural activities off the football and hurling pitch.

Speaking after the announcement Sligo GAA’s Irish & Cultural Officer Keith Henry said “It’s a huge honor for the very hard working Scór Committee and indeed all involved in the GAA. Over 2,000 people will be visiting and staying in Sligo Town on both weekends and it will be a boost to local business undoubtedly.”

The Knocknarea Arena in IT Sligo was selected as the venue for the competition and it’s not its first All Ireland having hosted the All Ireland Senior Ceili Band finals when the Fleadh Cheoil visited Sligo in 2014 and 2015.

Scór is a competition made up of different eight different disciplines; figure dancing, set dancing, instrumental music group, solo

singing, ballad group, recitation/storytelling, stage presentation and a table quiz.

Competitors represent their clubs and compete in a County Final first before progressing to a provincial final, bar the table quiz where the county champion goes straight to the All Ireland. The four provincial winners then compete for All Ireland honors.

“Scór is stronger in some counties in comparison to other particularly in Ulster where several hundred people would compete within one county alone. In Sligo we’ve pushed hard to increase participation among clubs and it’s a difficult challenge as many don’t give it the same regard as other codes within the GAA. Yet, the All Ireland medal presented is the very same as for winning Sam or Liam and is every bit as hard earned.”

Keith said.

Sligo hasn’t been without its successes either with several winners going on to make names for themselves in music such as Niamh Farrell and Colm O’Donnell among

some of the All Ireland winners. Most recently the young musicians of Easkey competed for three years in a row at All Ireland level and had the honor of entertaining the crowds at Croke Park in 2015.

“Scór offers a great opportunity for clubs to involve people who may not be playing football or hurling as well as keep people involved during the winter months. In addition to the work the Scór committee will undertake in hosting the All Ireland’s we’ll of course be helping and encouraging clubs to participate in Sligo to give us the best chance of having a home participant.” he concluded.

The Scór na nÓg All Ireland final (U 17 years) will be held on February 17th and Scór Sinsir (Over 17 years) on April 14th with the county finals taking place about 3 months in advance.

For more info contact Scór Committee Members: Keith Henry, Sean Kilgannon, Catherine Gallagher, Hugh Gallagher, Tom Haran, Michelle Kilrehill, Seamus Kilrehill, Gerry O’Connor, Peter Farrell.

Fabulous morning at Rosses Point for the Sligo Cancer Support Centre annual golf classic! A million thanks to all the teams who took part

Castleconnor GAA launch revamped Lotto Draw Launch of our revamped yearly lotto tickets The lotto which has been run by Castleconnor GAA club for the last 20 years, had only one change in that time but the club has decided to make a number of changes for 2017. This is the time of year when our yearly lotto are up for renewal and the club were excited and anxious to get the message out to all of the exciting changes that are in store.

At the recent club meeting lotto coordinator Geraldine McDonnell explained some of the changes to members, with the draw now taking place weekly. Subscribers will have the ability to pay for their ticket by cash, cheque, standing order or online(http://castleconnor.sligo.gaa.ie/lotto_yearl y_ticket_2017_22.html). It is hoped this will enable our supporters near and far to get themselves a ticket. She explained further that the price of the yearly ticket is now €75, it represents great value as you are now getting 14 free draws in the 52 weeks. Club treasurer Darren Ruane explained that the club lotto is the largest source of income towards the daily running of the club.

Gerry Healy, club chairperson stated that weekly ticket prices would remain the same but added to get it up and running there would be a draw for early yearly subscribers before this years first draw on June 3rd for €300 and that the lotto jackpot will be €10000.

The Castleconnor club would like to thank all of who currently have a yearly ticket and also to thank our ticket sellers and supporters. Thanks also to all that have bought a weekly ticket or supported our lotto in any way through the year.

A big thank you and request to support the following local business who are so good to sell our weekly tickets was also made at the launch.

Thanks to Muddy Burns shop and bar, Mahoneys bar, Igoes butchers, Judges Daybr eak and service station, Top Oil, Checkout, Centra, Hopkins bar, Paddy Macs bar,Hilltop grocery store andSmartlotto.ie .

Ailbhe Morgan St Marys (capt) accepting the U16 A cup from Tom Keane following her teams victory over Drumcliffe/ Rosses Point on a scoreline of 9-10 to 10-6.

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COUNTY SLIGO RELAYS

Well done to all who took part in the County Sligo Relays Friday evening. Conditions were terrible due to the torrential rain but this failed to dampen the enthusiasm of the eager young runners.

Strandhill Golf Club Thanks to everybody that supported the SHOUT fundraiser over the past weeks, over €1000 was collected. The Draw took place on Friday night and prize winners were as follows: 1st Prize Pat McManus 2nd Prize Ann Carroll 3rd Prize Leo Mc Nally 4th Prize Des Kavanagh 5th Prize Deidre O Donoghue 6th Prize Megan Corcoran 7th Prize David Lindsey 8th Prize Stephen English 9th Prize Kay Monds 10th Prize Meg Leahy 11th Prize Ann Killian Thanks again to all who supported the fundraiser.

Members of Sligo Rowing club taking in the fantastic views the river has to offer

Collooney Handball Club Well done to a skillful Loughrea team who overcame the Collooney team of P.Chambers , M.McMorrow , M.Bruen and G.Coleman in Sundays 60x30 Connaught interclub competition.

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SUPERVALU WOMEN’S 5K Well done to everyone that took part in the event recently. It was wonderful to see so many women taking part.

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ligo AC were well represented at the River Moy Half Marathon in Ballina this morning.

Conditions were sunny and dry with a welcome breeze for the 533 participants. The circuit is a real runners course with plenty of flat and downhills interspersed with some long drags and short sharp hills to get the heart rate up! The participants ran on roads on either side of the banks of the River Moy with one mile through the picturesque Belleek Woods.

The race was won by former Warriors Run winner Freddy Stukk of Raheny AC in 1:09:35, just ahead of Alan O’Shea from Bantry AC. Emmet Dunleavy made his Half Marathon debut and ran 1:12:44 to take 3rd. Seamus Somers was 5th in 1:16:21 and 1st M40. David Kearins was 15th in 1:24:32 and claimed 1st M45. Well done also to Lucy Brennan who was 3rd Lady overall in a great 1:25:55.

There were good runs also by Sean Colreavy 1:30:12, Danny

Hannon 1:31:39, John Nicholson 1:34:55, John Scanlon 1:39:42, Annette Scanlon 1:45:21, Aishling Kennedy 1:46:28, Brendan Mc Carrick 1:48:36, Rose Young 1:52:59, Sarah McCaffrey 1:57:55 and Enda Gilmartin 2:06:20.

Big well done to two runners going from strength to strength. The popular Joe Davey ran a great PB of 1:37:18 and Steven Gilgan (better known as Shiny Steve!) was also rewarded for his good training with a new PB of 1:43.

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Another beautiful evening in Rosses Point @wildatlanticway

Strandhill Golf Club

Nine hole Summer golf now in full swing (Qualifying for handicap purposes) Nine Hole Summer golf will commencd on the 30th May for male member of the club and will continue every Tuesday for the Summer months.

This competition will be qualifying for handicap purposes. Prizes will be dependent on the number of competitors and will be at the discretion of the Competitions Committee. The competition will be open all day with last tee time at 6.00pm. The competition will be played over the front nine and existing indices used. Please enter the competition as normal in the Shop and Handicapmaster will generate your playing handicap as determined by CONGU rules for nine hole comps. Entry fee will be €3 .

We hope that members take part and make this an enjoyable event.

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CLIFFONEY 8K

Seamus Somers emerged victorious for the third time in four years in the Cliffoney 8K held yesterday (Friday) evening.

A small group consisting of Somers and North Sligo duo Craig Brennan and Cian McBride broke away early into the race held on a flat, fast course. However, with roughly 3K to go, Seamus opened up a lead and he crossed the line in 26:27, a 23 second PB. Craig Brennan was 2nd in 26:55 with Cian McBride 3rd in 27:17.

Great running also from Audrey Colreavy who made it a Sligo AC double by winning the Womens Race in 31:54.

It was a good day for Sligo AC runners in general. Damien Kennedy finished 7th in 28:14 PB. Jason McMorrow was 9th in 29:27, Sean Colreavy 12th in 31:25, Gerry Gilmartin 13th in 31:45 PB, Brian McDonagh 18th in 32:28, Ossian Geraghty 21st in 33:38, Joe Davey 23rd in 33:46 PB, Stephen Gilgan 32nd in 35:27 PB, Brendan McCarrick 39th in 37:39, Mary B. McDonagh 44th in 38:07, Ruth Walshe 61st in 40:07 and Fionnuala Silke 63rd in 40:21.

This was the fourth running of the Cliffoney 8K and the race is becoming a popular event in the local running scene.

Well done to Desie O Connor, Michael Carney and their many helpers on what is a very well organised race.

Results Cliffoney 8k Position Name Club Category Time 1 Seamus Somers Sligo AC v40 26.27 2 Craig Brennan North Sligo v40 26.55 3 Cian McBride North Sligo 27.17 4 Conor McCann North Sligo 28.06 5 Eamonn Murphy North Sligo v50 28.09

6 Aiden McMoreland 28.12 7 Damien Kennedy Sligo AC 28.14 8 Thomas Kelly North Sligo v40 28.20 9 Jason McMorrow Sligo v40 29.27 10 Jimmy Currid North Sligo v50 30.56 11 Thomas McBride North Sligo 30.58 12 Sean Colreavy Sligo AC 31.25 13 Gerry Gilmartin Sligo AC v40 31.45 14 Audrey Colreavy Sligo AC v40 31.54 15 Patrick Loughlin Tir Chonaill 32.09 16 Cathal Burns 32.16 17 Paul Patterson Tir Chonaill 32.27 18 Brian McDonagh 32.28 19 Alan Wallace North Sligo v40 32.36 20 Karol Warnock Tir Chonaill 33.14 21 Ossian Geraghty Sligo AC v40 33.38 22 Sean McCaffrey North Sligo v40 33.44 23 Joe Davey Sligo v50 33.46 24 Kevin Foley Tir Chonaill v40 33.50 25 M. Burns Sligo v40 33.54 26 Andrea Horgan North Sligo 34.00 27 Paul Mitchell Ballyshannon Boxing Club 34.06 28 Aisling Van Rensburg North Sligo 34.18 29 Alan Harrison North Sligo 34.35 30 Karen Gillen North Sligo v40 35.09 31 Joe Stagg Corran AC v50 35.16 32 Stephen Gilgan Sligo AC v40 35.27 33 Anthony Rooney Ballyshannon Boxing Club 36.13 34 Joel Duffy Cliffoney 36.28 35 Marie Foran North Sligo 36.30 36 John Lomax Ballintrillik v40 36.40 37 J.D. Herity North Sligo 37.03 38 Barry Lynam Bundoran v50 37.29 39 Brendan McCarrick Sligo 37.39 40 Fergal Dwyer North Sligo v40 37.44 41 Francis Conboy Ballygawley Sligo 37.55 42 Ciara Kelly North Sligo v40 37.56

43 Rose Kelly North Sligo 38.04 44 Mary McDonagh Sligo AC 38.07 45 Alan Kelly North Sligo 38.09 46 David Lipsett North Leitrim 38.10 47 Fiona Lenihan North Sligo v40 38.22 48 John O’Dell Manorhamilton N.Leitrim v40 38.28 49 Sharon McGowan Tir Chonaill v40 38.31 50 No Name 38.40 51 Noel Darcy North Sligo 38.55 52 Suzanne Watters North Sligo 39.23 53 Gary O’Connor 39.33 54 Seamus Farrell Cliffoney v50 39.38 55 Pamela Hunter North Sligo 39.41 56 Kara Dolan 39.44 57 Conor Loughlin Cliffoney 39.46 58 Conor McCarthy North Sligo v50 39.49 59 Fiona Langan 39.56 60 Ann Harte 40.04 61 Ruth Walshe Sligo AC 40.07 62 Edel Oates North Sligo 40.09 63 Fionnuala Silke Sligo AC 40.21 64 Cathy McCarthy North Sligo v40 40.22 65 Teresa Doherty Ransboro 40.25 66 Sonya O’Connell Tir Chonaill v40 40.39 67 Shane Feeney Castlegal 40.45 68 Colm Wilson Cliffoney 40.52 69 Shane Fallon v40 41.02 70 Paula Treacy 41.31 71 Gary Lavelle 41.32 72 Padraig Tierney Carney v40 42.00 73 Lisa Lomax Ballintrillik v40 42.10 74 Denise Gallagher Ballyshannon Boxing Club v40 42.15 75 Zeta O’Connor North Sligo 42.18 76 John Dolan 42.24 77 Lynn Conlon North Sligo 42.37 78 Janice McTiernan North Sligo 42.48 79 Lorraine Burke North Sligo 43.21

80 Yolanda Gallagher 43.32 81 Donna Taaffe Sligo 43.42 82 Emer Sullivan Cliffoney 43.44 83 Clodagh Feeney North Sligo 43.55 84 Raymond O’Boyle Tralua v50 44.16 85 Aoibheann O’Connor North Sligo 44.18 86 Conor Jack Van Rensburg North Sligo 44.30 87 David Craig Tralua v50 44.58 88 Jim Rushe v50 45.15 89 Lorraine Roberts Ballyshannon Boxing Club 45.43 90 Anna Murphy 46.36 91 Aine Rolston 46.37 92 Niamh O’Dell Manorhamilton N.Leitrim v40 47.04 93 Maura Mullen Sligo AC 47.05 94 Kirsty Cawley 47.22 95 DD Maguire 47.56 96 Dylan O’Reilly 47.57 97 Brian Gallagher Ballyshannon Boxing Club v40 48.36 98 Gordon McGowan North Sligo 49.16 99 Brian O’Reilly 49.31 100 John Croghan North Sligo v50 49.43 101 Caitriona Cummins 49.49 102 Angela McLaughlin 49.50 103 Marie McGovern Fitties v40 49.54 104 Orla Conway Ballyshannon Boxing Club v40 50.10 105 Diane O’Brien v40 50.45 106 Joanne Kilfeather v40 50.49 107 Harriet McPartland North Leitrim 51.26 108 Noreen Harrington 51.28 109 Sinead Keogh Fitties v40 52.02 110 Mairead Harrington 52.19 111 Aisling McCrory Ballyshannon Boxing Club 54.17 112 Keith McDonagh Sligo Couch to 5k v40 68.06

Great evening of athletics at the County Sligo championships Plenty of medals well done to the young athletes , some great individual performances

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A Clear Round For Sports Scholar Kevin 20-year-old Kevin, who’s is a native of Ballygawley in Sligo, produced a clear round aboard Kilarado to win the Dengie six-year-old Championship, which is a jump-off against the clock.

“I was in with some very illustrious company, competing against international and grand prix showjumpers,” said a delighted Kevin.

The success comes in the middle of a very busy period for Kevin, both inside and outside the showjumping arena, as he is currently in the middle of his first year BA (Honours) in Accounting end of year examinations.

“Juggling my academic and showjumping commitments in recent weeks has been challenging but I’m very grateful to IT Sligo’s Sports Scholarship programme,” said Kevin.

“Without the Scholarship support, studying full time and competing at this level simply wouldn’t have been possible.”

The Balmoral Show event was a double success for Kevin as he rode Libido Van D’hofken, to second place in the same competition. Both horses are owned by Declan McGarry from Carrowmore in Sligo.

Kevin’s busy showjumping schedule will continue after his examinations as he takes part in the qualifying competition for this year’s Dublin International Horseshow at the RDS.

Sligo native Kevin Gallagher wins prestigious Showjumping event at Balmoral Show, Wins Dengie six-yearold Championship aboard the Declan McGarry-owned Kilarado First year BA (Hons) Accounting Student is a 2017 recipient of an IT Sligo Sports Scholarship

IT Sligo sports scholarship student Kevin Gallagher secured the most prestigious win of his young equestrian career to date when he won one of the main showjumping titles at the 2017 Balmoral International Show in Lisburn last week.

All-Ireland Track and Field

There was a mammoth 122 event programme in the All-Ireland Track and Field held in Tullamore on Saturday and Sligo AC athletes were amongst the competitors.

Mercy College’s Ruth Monaghan impressed at Junior level in the 1200M Walk finishing 6th in 6:04.58. Ruth took almost 23 seconds of last year’s time and, with at least 1 more year in this category, she will fancy her chances of success in the near future. As a measure of her competition, the first 3 all broke the Meet’s record of 5:27:27. Ursuline College’s Eva Delahunt was 6th in the Intermediate Girls 2000M Walk with a good 10:54:81. In the Intermediate Boys 2000M Walk, Summerhill College’s Ryan Roberts was 7th in 10:50:41.

Lauren Cadden was unlucky in the Intermediate Girls 200M race with the Ursuline student finishing 4th in 24:92.

There was a notable performance also by Summerhill’s Michael Morgan who ran 4:45:92 to finish 7th in the Junior Boys 1500M.

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County U-14 Feile skills competition

Yesterday evening we completed our County u-14 Feile skills competition in Scarden. In all 13 participants took part.

In a very tight contest in which two players Conor White St Marys and Luke Marren Bunninadden had to go to a play off after a tie in original contest. Conor White from St Marys became the Sligo U14 Football Skills winner for 2017.

Conor will now go ahead and represent Sligo at the National Feile skills final in Abbotstown in June. Well done Conor.

The 2017 Sligo Yacht Club season is well on its way with the Adult Sailing Course completed and 15 new Sailors certified

Collooney fighters

Collooney fighters on the matts again at the Combat Athletes Open in Edenderry last weekend.

More silverware for the club as they prepare for European Championships in September this year.

Sligo Time Trial Championships Eire Og Cycling Club with be hosting the Sligo Time Trial Championships, Tuesday 13th June @ 7pm, Rosses Point Sligo. Sign on from 6pm, first rider off @ 7:01 Categories Senior Men, Senior Women, Vets (over 50) & Old Skool for riders without the use of aero equipment :) WInner takes all.

Fastest team prize this year for teams of 3 riders, teams must be named before sign on closes.

There will be a leisure category for riders with a current CI Leisure license. This is a non competitive category with riders receiving a finishing time but not eligible to compete for prizes.

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Photo includes the following sailors Nadia Benito, Nicola Raftery, Gabriel Gormley, Pauline O Neill, Denise Colreavy, Sandra Raftery, Ciara Mulcahy, Garry Mcmenamin, Beth O Hara, Ali O Hara, Lisa Butler, John Cameron, Jan Picha, David Kantoch and Conor O Riordan.

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U12 TEAMS WHO PLAYED IN THE LADIES GAA LEAGUE FINALS To the just short of 350 u12’s who participated in the 8 League Finals in Markievicz Park recently I hope you enjoyed the day. On days like this everyone’s a winner so well done to both winners and runners up. Some wonderful football was on display and the future looks bright for Sligo football. Thanks to all the mentors, supporters, referees and Co Board officers who facilitated the days events proving that teamwork gets the job done efficiently and in a fun environment. Congrats to everyone!

Sligo LGFA 300 Club Draw The 1st of Sligo Ladies 300 Club draw’s was held last night. Winners are 1st Prize – Tickets No. 111 – Willie Gormley.

2nd Prize Ticket No. 142 – McSharry Foley.

3rd Prize – Ticket No. 76 – Ryan Clancy.

5 no.prizes – Ticket No.259 – Anthony McCann…

Ticket No.115 – Frankie O’Dowd Ticket No.240 – Drumcliffe/Rossespoint Ticket No.151 – Owenmore Gaels Ticket No.238 – Jacqui Mulligan Congratulations to all. Next draw will be in June and Tickets are still on sale from all Sligo LGFA Clubs

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Lough Gill Hospice Swim 2017 is launched

Beetroot Juice in Sports Performance

Article by Aoife Clancy

The Lough Gill Swim will take place on Saturday 12th August this year.

This annual swim event was set up in memory of Neil McGarry and is arguably the biggest charity swim in the country. To date â‚Ź120,000 has been raised for The North West Hospice, Sligo Registration is now

open for the 10km Marathon swim, the 1 mile skins (no wetsuit) and relay events. Entry is available on www.loughgillswim.com.

The 10km race will start from Parkes Castle and finishing at the back avenue in Doorly Park. This gruelling swim is a real test of swimmers abilities;

mentally and physically with the average swimmer taking 3.5 hours to complete the course. Organisers wish to thank all sponsors and especially the team at Hazelwood House for their generous support of the swim. For more information see www.loughgillswim.com

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Beetroot has been involved in recent studies investigating its effects in increasing stamina and performance in endurance exercise. Dietary nitrate is a substance that can be obtained from beetroot and other vegetables and converted into its biologically active forms nitrite and nitric oxide in the body’s circulation. Nitrate increases the regulation of muscle contraction by increasing two key proteins in the muscle which causes this increase. It has the ability to dilate blood vessels to deliver oxygen to the muscles and therefore reduce the cost of oxygen in exercise allowing them to train for a longer period of time.

Some of the studies conducted that have observed positive effects of beetroot consumption include cycling, swimming, running and high intensity training. Beetroot is more concentrated when consumed in the form of juice. The nitrate content is 400mg in 500ml bottle of beetroot juice. One bottle per day may lead to benefits in sports performance by increasing the time to exhaustion.

Nitrate in beetroot juice is converted to nitrites in our mouth by the bacteria in our saliva. Benefits are not seen immediately. The best time to consume beetroot juice is 1- 3 hours before training or competition. A good idea is to introduce it to your training schedule and determine what works best for you. A factor that may inhibit the benefits of beetroot juice is the use of mouthwash or toothpaste around the time of consumption due to the elimination of bacteria.

Other vegetables that contain high levels of nitrate include spinach, rocket, lettuce, cabbage, rhubarb and Chinese cabbage. In the week before competition you should aim to consume 300600mg of nitrates per day.

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Sligo Triathlon Club Makes 3 Charitable Donations Photos courtesy of Sean Carleton

Stephen Daly-PRO Officer

S

ligo Triathlon Club is a non-profit organisation, and each year they endeavour to make some charitable donations based on any excess funds As a result of 2016 proceedings, the club selected 3 charities to donate €500 each. On Wednesday 19th April we had the pleasure of presenting the cheques to the respective charities. The 3 chosen charities were Splashin Penguins, Sligo

Cancer Support Centre and Sligo Samaritans. Spalshin Penguins is a Special Olympics swimming club based in Sligo which was founded in 1997. It aim is to support Special Olympics athletes with coaching and support each Monday at Sligo Sports Complex.

Sligo Cancer Support Centre is based in Wine St. in Sligo and offers support to individuals and families who have been affected by cancer in the form of counselling, holistic therapies and healing workshops. Its aim is to ensure

L to R) Dan Scannell (Samaritans Volunteer), Stephen Daly (Sligo Tri PRO), Thomas Heneghan (Sligo Tri Chairperson), Carol Taheny (Special Olympics Athlete), Hugh Gallagher (SCSC Volunteer), Frances Taheny (Splashin Penguins Treasurer), (Joseph Cullen (Special Olympics Athlete), Christine Farringhton (Splashin Penguins Chairperson), Elaine Garrett (Sligo Tri Treasurer), Robert Stallard (Sligo Tri Chairperson 2016).

Sligo Samaritans Presentation.

L to R Thomas Heneghan (Sligo Tri Chairperson), Elaine Garrett (Sligo Tri Treasurer), Dan Scannell (Samaritans Volunteer), Sean Carleton (Sligo Tri Secretary).

no one feels alone on their journey to recovery.

Sligo Samaritans is part of the wider Samaritan organisation and provide a safe and confidential place for people to talk any time no matter what’s bothering them.

These 3 charities are an integral and important support to many individuals across the wider Sligo community in different ways. There is no doubt the contributions will help contribute to this in some small way.

Sligo Cancer Support Centre Presentation.

L to R Thomas Heneghan (Sligo Tri Chairperson), Elaine Garrett (Sligo Tri Treasurer), Hugh Gallagher (SCSC Volunteer), Stephen Daly (Sligo Tri PRO).

Picture 1: Splashin Penguins Presentation.

L to R Thomas Heneghan (Sligo Tri Chairperson), Elaine Garrett (Sligo Tri Treasurer), Carol Taheny (Special Olympics Athlete), Joseph Cullen (Special Olympics Athlete), Robert Stallard (Sligo Tri Chairperson 2016), Stephen Daly (Sligo Tri PRO).

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O’Donnell gets a standard for European Junior Track nnd Field Championships

Christopher O’Donnell the 19 year old North Sligo runner took a huge leap forward in his running career in Belgium on Saturday last, Running in heat 3 of 12 heats he ran away from a top class field of 400m runners to cross the line in 46.92secs a huge PB a club and county record and the A qualifying time for the European Junior track and field championships in July.O Donnells previous best for the distance was 48.08secs, if he was running against himself at his previous best he would have beaten himself on Saturday by approximately 10metres a massive performance.The very determined and talented runner is now ranked 4th in 400m in the European junior rankings and it will give him massive confidence as he goes forward in July to the European Juniors in July.His next race will be the all Ireland Schools in Tullamore on Saturday next

We would love if your club could submit pictures and reports on what is happening in your organisation on a regular basis and we will be sure to include it. It is important that we get as much involvement from clubs such as yours from the get go so any info you have please send it to seamus@sligosport.ie or feel free to contact me on 085 2498067.

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DONEGAL 5K RUN

The Donegal 5K took place in hot conditions last night (Friday) on an out and back testing course.

Sligo AC’s Ultan McNasser was the overall winner in 17:18 with Michael Murphy (Ferbane AC) second in 17:46.

Alan Kearins was 3rd with 18:28 and Jason McMorrow 4th, and 1st M40, with 18:38 to make it a worthwhile trip for the Sligo athletes.

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The Club organise to all home games a bus which leaves Quay St. car park Sligo City with Pick up points en route to Dublin including Cooloney and Carrick on Shannon. The club keeps at a very affordable rate to its members travel costs and match entry to all games.

Currently the club are selling the Republic of Ireland Season tickets which gains entry to at least six international games plus the FAI Cup final which we hope will include Sligo Rovers in the cup. The Season ticket also allows the holder to have a tour of the Aviva stadium on non match days.

The Season tickets are sold at various rates from Student to family tickets.

For information on club membership or the season tickets or match day bus arrangments please contact any of the clubs members for details including Eamon Breslin, Mark Cawley, Eugene Gilgunn, Alan Dunbar ( 086 1683351), Padraic Kennedy (089 406 8845).

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Well done to JP Carty who competed in the 5000M in Manchester at the British Milers Club Meet last Saturday.

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