Sligo Sport

June 2016, ISSUE 5, VOLUME 2

The misunderstanding that drives someone to cheat

Richard Pugh

Horses are his life, his passion, his hobby, his industry.

Sligo GAA announce Day at the Races

Innisfree Wheelers Bike for Life 2016

GLOBAL WELLNESS DAY

ONE DAY CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE Mixed Doubles at Ulster Tournament

Double for Ballymote Celtic

Northwest MTB Club Masters in Wicklow

J24 Northern Championships 2016

SWC Complete The Channel Challenge

All Stars U12’s Take Part in Torraine Sears Memorial

• Running • Cycling • Hill Walking • Kayaking • Basketball • Archery • Mountain Biking • Equine Events • Boxing • Hiking • Rallying • Karate • Surfing • Fishing • Shooting • Handball • Sailing • Workouts • Tennis • Horse Racing • Canine Agility • and much more!

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DOUBLE FOR BALLYMOTE CELTIC T

he Curtain came down on the 2015/2016 season with the Final of the Robert Cawley Memorial Cup at the Ray Mac Sharry Complex. The grounds in amazing condition insured first class facilities all that was needed was a great game to round of the season. Well the large crowd that came to sport both sides were treated to a classic with the Premier Champions Ballymote Celtic taking on Runners Up St John’s FC. Ballymote Celtic started the game at a high tempo and were rewarded on six minutes when Ciaran Mc Murray fired them into the lead. The hitman Mark Irwin made it two nil on twenty minutes and things were looking gloom for St John’s. The second half was minutes old when Conor Brennan gave St John’s a life line with a well taken goal and it was game. St John’s were now in the driving seat and on fifty-three minutes Malachy Spratt levelled matters with a sublime effort.

This was breath raking stuff with both sides playing some brilliant football in the heat of the afternoon sun. Conor Brennan was on a mission with a header that nestled in the Ballymote Celtic goal that gave St John’s the lead for the first time in the game. Other teams have thrown in the towel but Championships are won with digging deep when the going gets tough. Daniel Hargadon proved a saviour for Ballymote Celtic with a brilliant equaliser and brought the game into extra time. Both sides could not be separated even after a hundred and twenty minutes of effort and goals and so to the dreaded penalty shootout. The glory eventually fell to Ballymote Celtic who in winning the Robert Cawley Memorial Cup completed a remarkable League and Cup double what an achievement for a club that has waited since 1978 to lift a league title now complete the magical double.

Champions Ballymote Celtic

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Sligo Mugendo

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Sligo Mugendo - Good training session for the Irish team qualifiers

Regions Cup Test Match Westport Utd Mayo, and Connacht striker David Hoban scored the winning goal in Saturday's UEFA regions Cup test game in the AUL complex in Dublin. This means the players from the Munster & Connacht

Region will represent Ireland at the Next Regions cup tournament for Amateur Players following the 1 nil victory over Leinster/Ulster Ger O Boyle from Castlebar Was the only other Connacht player involved, the

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Mayo League says well done to both players and good luck in the run up to the qualifying tournament!

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Child Protection Safeguarding 2 Children’s Officer Course – Monday 20th June 2016…

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Recommendations from Sport Ireland are that every club involved with children and young people should appoint a Children’s Officer. This person should be child centred in focus and should have as their primary aim the establishment of a child centred ethos within the club. They are the link between the children and the adults in the club and also take responsibility for monitoring and reporting to the Club Management Committee on how club policy etc, impacts on children and their Sports Leaders. Those wishing to do this course must have first completed Safeguarding 1 Basic Awareness training. Limited places are available on the course and prebooking is essential as it is on a first come first served basis. Each individual must fill out an application form and return it, with fee, to the address below by Friday 10th June. For more information contact Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership at 071–91 61511 or info@sligosportandrecreation.ie NOTE: PARTICIPANTS MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE TO COMPLETE THIS COURSE

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U16 7 a-side Club competition The calendar programme allows for divisional football 7 aside blitz competitions at u16 which were held on the evening of the 3rd June with two teams from each division to progress to the finals in Scarden on the 17th (u16) June.

The competition is confined to players who are not involved in state exams (Junior and Leaving Cert).

In this regard the clubs listed below in each Division have been selected to host the u16 divisional blitz in their respective division The host clubs selected by Division are Owenmore Gaels - East Tubbercurry - South Division St Patricks- West Division St Johns - North Division

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ell done to all the gymnasts who competed on Saturday 28th May at our Grade 2 and 3 Interclub event, especially to all the gymnasts and partnerships who competed for the first time. Thank you to all the coaches, judges and parents who helped us with the event, and to our visiting clubs, who all added to the friendly supportive atmosphere at the gym. Congratulations to Tuam All Stars who claimed the Team grade 2 and 3 Trophy, and to our own DyNamo Gymnasts captained by Amy Sherlock who took second place, and to Carlow Gymnastics Club who places third.

This is a great opportunity for players not doing exams to continue playing football. Coiste na nOg look forwrad to all clubs participating in these blitzs and hope that the players and management teams enjoy the divisional and fial competitions. u16 East Ballymote/Bunninadden Eastern Harps Owenmore Gaels Shamrock Gaels St. Michaels Geevagh North Calry/St.Joseph’s Coolera/Strandhill St. John’s St. Mary’s St. Molaise Gaels South Coolaney/Mullinabreena Curry Tourlestrane Tubbercurry/Cloonacool

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Richard Pugh

Horses are his life, his passion, his hobby, his industry

By Mark Foley

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Unusual commentary position on yellow truck!

rom the moment he was born, horses were in his life, born into a house that was 100 metres from Sligo racecourse, his parents Derek and Bernadette rode out daily, their son followed in suit. One of his earliest memories as a child was his eagerness to get down to a meet at Sligo Racecourse.

Having seen a number of horse trucks go past the house on race day, he wanted to be there right then, 3 hours before the first race started in case he missed anything. As he says himself “I must have had my mother pestered”

For Sligo’s Richard Pugh Horses are his life, his passion, his hobby, his industry. Having fallen for the sport of horse racing and everything associated with it at a young age, one would think that his childhood dream would be to become a top jockey notching up important victories, while there was a period as a jockey and some great victories, that actually was never the childhood dream “I just wanted to be associated with horses, it wasn’t anything in particular, I loved everything about the whole environment, I wanted to be part of the circus” explains Pugh.

Interviewing Grand National winning trainer Jimmy Mangan

The last winner for Enda Bolger at Sligo PTP in May 1996.

He began working for the Rosses Point based trainer Billy Boyers age 13, Horses would have been ridden out and stables mucked out before Richard Pugh made his way to Summerhill collage and then sometimes again straight after school before the light would fade. It installed an amazing work ethic in young Pugh that is still there today.

After few years under the direction of Boyers, it was decided that Pugh should race as a jockey on the Point to Point scene. January 1993 was his first race, and at the time Pugh was on the Summerhill Soccer, Gaelic and Rugby teams, had also competed in a few cycling races and triathlons. – “the buzz as we approached that first fence

was incredible” is how Pugh explains his first race as a jockey on the Point to Point scene. It was his 9th ride that he had his first victory, over the next few years Pugh established himself on the scene, got some decent horses to race, and notched up a number of victories, but Pugh knew he didn’t have the body to be a jockey for ever and at

only 19 years of age in May 1996 he called it a day, signing off with a double victory at Sligo Race course. But what was he to do next? Finishing a degree in Maynooth and then running a distribution business, how was he going to stay with the circus? “I made a lot of my friends for life as a teenager on the Point to Point scene and then suddenly I had no reason to be on it when I stopped riding, it was a shock to the system – I began doing race reports, some writing and recording of horses and results from the Point to Point scene and picking up the odd commentary, it kept me in the circus!” a year after he had “retired” as a jockey, Pugh was back at Sligo Point to Point doing his first commentary.

Now a regular commentator at the top tracks around the country and a regular contributor to RTE’s Horse Racing coverage, the plan to keep in with circus hadn’t turned out so bad – but it didn’t stop there.

The Point to Point scene is the breeding ground for top horses on the main racing tracks and racing scene in both Ireland and the UK and sometimes further afield. But there wasn’t much specific knowledge on all the horses that have been on the Irish Point to Point scene.

Richard Pugh’s reports, recording of stats and knowledge were suddenly about to fill up what was a “black hole” A friend of Pugh’s had setup a website for the Irish point to point scene P2P.ie but didn’t really know where to go with it, he Partnered up with the Sligo horse man and slowly but surely the site became a source of knowledge and interest to prospective people looking to find that “Dream Horse” as well as to the Point to Point community, it started to grow, Pugh bought his partner out, sold his distribution business and made P2P.ie his main business – in the short period of 7-10 years Pugh and his website have revolutionised the Irish Point to Point scene, P2P.ie is the go to only place for Irish Point to Pointing. When P2P.ie started there was 455 winners on the track graduating from Point to Point, that has now grown to over 1100 – there is being part of the circus and then there is being the Ringmaster! Not to

mention of course it was within the Point to Point community that Pugh met his wife Jennifer, also born into a house near Banbridge where horses and racing are part of daily life! She is also a multiple winner on the scene!

Pugh’s stock and reputation is high within the industry and when it is Tattersalls come knocking, that was 4 years ago when he became a nonexecutive director, giving advice and counsel to the biggest firm involved in Horse sales for the UK and Ireland.

Last year Tattersalls made him the Director of Horses in Training Sales. “It was a relationship that had developed from the early days with P2P.ie, one of our main advertisers was a sales firm Brightwell, Tattersalls bought them over and our relationship continued, its busy!” explains Pugh Earlier this year the Sligo Races Committee invited Pugh from his base in Kildare to be their special guest for the launch of their Race Season.

The event MC’d by Austin O’Callaghan had a Q & A at the end of it and one of the questions asked to Pugh was – What is the importance of tracks like Sligo Racecourse to the Horse Racing scene? Pugh’s answer – “it’s extremely important, if I have made any contribution to the scene then it’s a direct result of the inspiration Sligo Racecourse had on me as a child” A Contribution???? – Lets recap 3 years as a jockey with numerous victories, signing off in Sligo at Age 19 Fills the black hole of data that existed in Point to Pointing and revolutionises the scene totally, bringing new interest and buyers to the Irish market.

Heads up the Sales of the leading Sales firm in the UK and Ireland.

This Sligo native turns 40 in October, it’s what he is going to do in the next 20 years that is of much interest.

The last word we will leave with Richard Pugh – “If I’ve made a good contribution and people see that, then that’s good, I had no major dreams, yes I could have maybe raced more and got more winners, but I just wanted to be involved, I love horses, I love the scene, I’m grateful to be part of it.”

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INNISFREE WHEELERS BIKE FOR LIFE 2016

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uesday 8th March 2016 was the registration night for the latest of our Club’s very popular Bike-for-Life (BFL) beginner/re-starter cycling courses, and it was very encouraging to see well in excess of 30 interested applicants turning up. However, from our experience of delivering BFL courses over the past two years, for most effective course delivery, and for on-the-bike individual coaching and guidance by two BFL group leaders, we had to keep the maximum number of participants to the first 15 to register, as advertised. This was important also from a safety perspective, where a spread of 15 riders on open roads, guided by two qualified CI coaches, is really an advisable maximum.

On registration, all of our BFL participants received a welcome pack containing a useful Cycling Safety Kit from the Road Safety Authority (RSA), an important Cycle Safety leaflet from The Sligo Cycling Campaign and a Cycling Ireland (CI) Bike-for-Life

Log Book/Cycling Guide and Neck Buff. On of evening of registration, participants were requested to carefully read the Cycle Safety Leaflet in advance of their first coaching session, and to take note of the excellent illustrative drawings which give clear information of the recommended bike position on the road in various situations (right turns, roundabouts, etc.).

A number of participants indicated that they had some previous cycling experience, but most had no regular cycling activity in recent years or experience of any real distance cycling. Some openly admitted their nervousness of open road cycling and their wish to conquer that fear. We acknowledged everybody’s goals and concerns, and committed to addressing all over the next 7 weeks. To the disbelief of many, each participant was informed that the coaches’ aim for the group over the following weeks was to have everybody sufficiently trained and bike-fit, confident on

the road, and ready to be able to successfully complete and enjoy the forthcoming 60Km An Post Yeats Tour of Sligo event on Sunday 1st May. We vividly described the great buzz that we both got on completing our first 60km event, and encouraged all to realistically consider giving it a go !

Our structured coaching program is directly based on Cycling Ireland’s BFL format, with progressive modules of 2.5-3 hours per session delivered within a 7 week timeframe. For this latest BFL course, we wanted to deliver something different, hence the overall goal of participation in the 60Km An Post Tour. All of our participants, 3 men and 12 women, ranging in age from 24 to 65, had, in some instances, not cycled in over 20 years, and all were interested in learning simple and precise bike handling skills, training techniques and generally developing their cycling confidence. Sunday 13th March was a lovely dry day for cycling. All of our 15 eager

participants turned up at the Sligo IT Knocknarea Arena for their introduction to the joys of leisure cycling, with their two bike-mad coaches already there and rearing to go. The Sligo IT Campus being also the regular ‘HQ’ for our well attended Sunday Club spins, our BFL Group’s introduction to the sight of a large number of Innisfree Wheelers cyclists, young and notso-young, and clad in all forms of tight and dodgy looking lycra attire, was very amusing – what a lovely sight to behold !

As always in our first BFL module, before taking to the road at all, our session covered bike assessment (the essential safety ‘M-Check’) with participants swapping and checking each other’s bikes, cycling assessment, cycling competency, talks and demonstrations on basic bike maintenance, how to quickly remove wheels, recommended cycling clothing, proper and secure helmet fitting, the Rules of the Road, road manners and bike etiquette……the ‘dos and don’ts’ of all of that. We then moved the Group to a secure car park at the Sligo IT for cycling skills demonstration and 2 X 2 cycling practice that included safe double-braking, gear changing and techniques (‘bigring’, ‘small-ring’), essential hand signals for safety at all times, 2abreast riding, balancing while drinking and replacing a bottle on the move, the absolute necessity for loud safety calls (‘hole’, ‘single-file’, ‘car up’ etc.), followed by an initial open road spin of 4Km, where every skill and technique just learned was practiced.

On the conclusion of our first session, the group was given “cycling homework” for the following week – to commit to togging out, hail rain or shine, and completing 2 X 5km spins in their own time. We suggested Tuesday and Thursday evenings so that when participants

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returned for our second BFL session, they could complete a 20km open road spin with ease.

As the weeks progressed, the homework was for longer, but very achievable spins, adding some hill work for further development. This progressive training was continued by the coaches, week on week, through the rest of the BFL sessions, and the route segments we used were always segments of the An post 60km circuit. We are very proud of the accomplishments of our 15 BFL participants. Not having been regular cyclists at all just seven weeks earlier, an amazing 11 of our group completed the 60Km An Post Tour of Sligo, and many have since become full Club members and will take their cycling to further heights! We welcome our groups’ feedback, and use it to improve our BFL course delivery. Each participant was issued with a feedback form to complete and we have included some feedback below.

“I found it all fantastic – great for confidence building”.

“Teachers were very good – informative, made everything easy to understand” “Very well presented and enjoyable” “The lads were excellent at explaining the use of gears and other parts of the bicycle, puncture repair etc” “The course was very well delivered. The members have improved their confidence, techniques and fitness. Thank you Paul and Martin for this amazing course” “Excellent and really worth doing. Would recommend to all starting out” Finally, we would like, in particular, to thank Lawrence from Cycling Ireland, our own Innisfree Wheelers Cycling Club Sligo, and the Road Safety Authority, Ballina, for all of the support we have received in preparing for, and hosting our Bike-for-Life courses to date.

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HARPS V ROVERS: 5 FACTS Regan Donelon

6 - The Bit o’Red have now won six games from the last seven after the win at Galway on Sunday.

It has been a remarkable turnaround from not winning any of the first eight games to start the season.

50- Rovers Regan Donelon made the 50th total appearance of his career at Finn Park.

The 20 year-old Galway defender made 10 of his current 49 appearances with Finn Harps in a 2015 loan spell.

7 - Finn Harps last home SSE Airtricity League game saw them lost 7-0 at the hands of Dundalk.

It was the biggest away win seen in the league since Rovers won 8-0 in Galway in July 2011.

4 - Kieran Sadlier has scored a double in both of Rovers previous two games in the wins against Cabinteely and Galway United.

The last player to do so was Danny North in June 2012.

2000 - Finn Harps last home Premier Division win over Rovers in a North-West Derby was in the first year of the new millennium. It was a 2-1 win in March with two from a former Sligo Rovers striker James Mulligan and a reply from Sean Flannery for the visiting team.

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March/April Rovers 500 Club Winners Below is a list of the prize winners from the last two monthly 500 Club draws which took place in March and April paying out €2,400.

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Concurrent membership of the 500 Club to a commitment of three seasons also brings membership of the football club and eligibility to attend the club’s AGM. Every 500 Club member is entered into a monthly draw where first prize is now €500 and there are five runner-up prizes of €100 each and four residual prizes of €50.

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List of winners for March: 500 Michael & Patricia Hart 100 Eoin Armstrong 100 Sean Feehily 100 Jack Carney 100 David Goulden 100 Ronnie Hanney 50 Greg McCullagh 50 Terence Leydon 50 Trevor Hunter 50 Joe Finan List of winners for April: 500 Kevin Smith 100 Michael Colleary 100 Raymond Shorthall 100 Mark Quinn 100 Kieran O’Dowd 100 Tony Porter 50 Denis Gorevan 50 Conor Nally 50 Bernard Brennan 50 Jimmy Gorman

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YEATS COUNTY HOCKEY CLUB

Colaiste Iascaigh win Sligo/Leitrim 1st/2nd Yr Competition Congratulations to Colaiste Iascaigh boy’s football team on winning the Sligo/Leitrim 1st and 2nd year competition. The boys won a hard fought battle against Ballinamore Community School in Sligo G.A.A. centre of excellence, Scarden last Monday by a scoreline of 5-6 to 2-11. A fantastic individual goal by Eoin Gordan in the dying minutes proved the difference between the teams in a tightly contested match. Colaiste Iascaigh started well with a goal and two points in the early minutes but a resilient Ballinamore fought back with some excellent long distance points and at the interval Colaiste Iascaigh led by just 3 points. Colaiste Iascaigh got a dream start to the second half with an early goal but again Ballinamore fought their way back into game and would have taken the lead with ten minutes remaining only for an outstanding block by Shane Molloy to a shot that was heading for the back of the net. Colaiste Iascaigh grabbed the decisive goal two minutes from the end to cap off a great win and end the year on a high note.

Congrats to our 2 Sligo hockey coaches Clodagh Lynch and Elayne Mc Dermott who are part of the Ireland Master Hockey squad that are preparing for the Masters Home Countries at the end of June along with 4 other Connacht players...Tara Browne, Emma Glanville,Deirdre Mc Dermott and Trish Garret.

Both Deirdre and Trish played with Yeats HC while working and in college in Sligo.

Congratulations to the Ursuline First Years in their win in the national cup final

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International Men’s Health Week International Men’s Health Week will run from Monday 13th to Sunday 19th June 2016. The week called ‘Men United for Health and Wellbeing’ is supported by Health Promotion and Improvement, Health and Wellbeing Division, HSE and is coordinated by the Men’s Health Forum in Ireland.

Research shows that men in Ireland experience a disproportionate burden of ill-health and die too young. * Men in Ireland have a higher death rate than women for all of the leading causes of death. * Poor lifestyles are responsible for a high proportion of chronic diseases. * Late presentation to health services leads to a large number of problems being more difficult to treat Dr. Cate Hartigan, Head of Health Promotion and Improvement, Health and Wellbeing Division commented: ‘Much can be and indeed is being done to improve this situation. Any action that encourages men and boys to lead a healthier lifestyle, to be aware of their health and to seek early detection and treatment for health issues is very welcome.’

‘Men’s Health Week provides an opportunity to heighten awareness of preventable health problems for men of all ages. Everyone can support and celebrate Men’s Health Week 2016.’

For practical ideas on how to get involved, download the following information on ways to mark MHW 2016 <http://www.mhfi.org/mhw2016celebrateit.pdf>.

A free, 32 page Manual (based upon the ‘Haynes Manual’ model) is being distributed to mark Men’s Health Week 2016. The manual provides ten simple and practical health challenges to men and to meet every challenge, it offers three choices. The publication of the booklet has been supported by Health Promotion and Improvement, Health and Wellbeing Division, HSE, the Public Health Agency in Northern Ireland, the Irish Pharmacy Union, and author Dr Ian Banks.47,000 copies of this manual have already been distributed throughout the island of Ireland, and they are available in most local pharmacies throughout the country. You can also download or share a PDF version of the manual here http://www.mhfi.org/challenges2016.pdf There is a Men’s Health Event at Sligo Park Hotel Tuesday June 14 2016 - Open Public Event all welcome - marking International Men’s Health Week in Sligo.

Sligo Rugby A great night for Sligo RFC at the Connacht Awards Night: U19 Player of the Year - Cillian Gallagher U20 Player of the Year - Conan O’Donnell Women’s Player of the Year - Laura Feely Outstanding Contribution to Rugby - John Davey Congratulations also to Referee of the Year Jason Cairns, living in Sligo and to Westport RFC who picked up the Club of the Year award, which went to Sligo RFC last season. In the professional game, Bundi Aki picked up three awards as the players player of the year, fans player of the year and back of the year.

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ROWING ROUND UP FOR MAY Queens Hat Trick and Lough Rynn Win

Mens Novice Coxed Quad receive their medals at Queens Regatta , Castlewellan, Co. Down.

L to R : Eoin Donohoe, Mark Coen, Cora Hackett(Cox), Brian Colsh, Niall Colsh.

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ligo Rowing Club are now bearing the fruit of their winter labour’s achieving significant wins at both Queens and Lough Rynn Regatta’s which were recently attended in May. The early 5AM start with boats in tow to Castlewellan County Down paid dividends at Queens Regatta which was held on the 7th May with three wins in the men’s categories of Senior Double, Club Double and coxed Novice Quad whilst the women’s junior 18 double and quad put in very good performances which they can be proud of as well as the newly formed girls junior 14 coxed quad showing great improvement and certainly a crew to look out for in the future. The Double of Huw James & Glen Patterson gave a master class in rowing on the day beating the power houses of Portora and Garda in the men’s senior double category whilst returning to the water to go on to also win the men’s Club Double Category beating Garda, Queens, Blackrock, Commercial and RBAI. The men’s novice coxed quad of Niall and Brian Colsh, Eoin Donohoe, Mark Coen and expertly coxed by Cora Hackett not to be out done maintained the clubs winning form by going on to win their category beating both Portadown A and B crews.

The second regatta of the month to be attended was the inaugural Lough Rynn Regatta which has held

on the newly developed state of the art 7 lane Olympic grade course in Mohill which was developed by Leitrim County Council. Again the club maintained winning form on what could only be described as perfect rowing conditions on a perfect course with Huw James and Glen Patterson again bringing home the silverware in the men’s club double category beating Commercial, Saint Michaels of Limerick , Portadown, Garda and Offaly. Other notable performances on the day were that of Eleanor Burke in the womens Club coxed quad and Conor Whelehan in the mens novice coxless quad both for whom raced their racing debut on a 2000 metre course whilst Charlotte Kinsella again showed great courage in the womens quad.

The club continues to train during week days as well as the weekends availing of the bright mornings and long evenings as the racing sprint regatta season quickly approaches the grand finale of the Irish National Rowing Champs which is a 3 day event over 2000 metres to commence on July 15th at Inniscarra , Farron Wood, county Cork. Prior to the champs the club will travel to the inner lakes of Lough Ree to race on the 6 lane 1800 metre course of Athlone Regatta to be held on the 18thof June. Towards the end of July the club will travel to Carrick on Shannon for the annual 500 metre

sprint regatta.

Off the water the club will take receipt of two new boats in mid-June which were financed by local fundraising and national lottery funding. The boats arriving from Europe are a 75Kg category coxless quad and an 80kg single scull which are to be called DOONEY ROCK and SLISH WOOD respectively. These boats will join the older boats in the club fleet including the GARAVOGUE and the HAZELWOOD. The club would like to thank all who contributes to their fund raising efforts. It is sincerely appreciated.

Glen & Huw Lough Rynn May 2016

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BIKE WEEK 2016

11TH – 19TH JUNE

Bike Week is a celebration and promotion of all that’s great about bikes and cycling. Taking place from the 11th – 19th June 2016. Here are some of the events that Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership are hosting: Opening Festival – Sat 11th June, 2-4pm at Cleveragh Park Teenage Mountain Biking- Thur 16th June Adult Cycling Lessons – 13th to 17th June Pedal to Paddle – Leisure Cycle and Stand up Paddling

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RECENT TRAINING AT SLIGO MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY

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Sligo’s Aoife McDermott will be part of the Irish senior women’s squad for the European Championships for Small Countries next month.

It is the first time an Irish women’s team will be entered into European competition for six years, and Riverstown native McDermott will be a key player in Mark Scannell’s squad for the tournament in Gibraltar.

McDermott currently plays with DCU Mercy in the Women’s Super League having previously played with UL and started out with Sligo All-Stars.

Ireland are grouped with Moldova and Wales in Group A, with the tournament in Gibraltar taking place from June 26 to July 3.

Ulster Bank Player of The year

Stephen Kerins, Sligo, is presented his Ulster Bank Connacht Provincial Player of the Year award by Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt, who was on hand to present the awards which recognise the commitment and dedication shown by players across all Ulster Bank League divisions. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Timetable Starting 11th April • Childrens Classes, Yeats Country Club, Rosses Point, Co. Sligo Mon 11th April - Mon 13th June Pre-lifesaving 6.30-7pm Lifesaving 1 / Lifesaving 7-7.30pm Lifesaving 3 / Lifesaving 3A 7.30-8pm Swim Fit 7.30-8pm Beg / Beg-Improver / Improver 6.30-7.00pm and 7.00-7.30pm classes

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One day can change your life I

n a world where it seems everything has a day dedicated to it ( from International Kiss a Ginger Day to World Picnic Day) it’s surprising that Global Wellness Day, a day dedicated to encouraging people to live their best and healthiest life, was only founded in 2012. Starting in Turkey, the initiative has taken off worldwide, and is now represented by passionate ambassadors from more than 73 countries planet-wide. We talked to Kira Walton, Sligo’s (and the Republic of Ireland’s) very own Global Wellness Day Ambassador and founder of Voya, to find out exactly what Saturdday 11th June holds in store.

What Is Wellness?

As Kira says, “Wellness is a lot of things. It’s a state of mind, a way of life, a feeling, as well as incorporating exercise, diet and mental health”. The world health organisation defines wellness as “A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”, all of which points to the idea that wellness is

about making choices that lead to a healthy and fulfilling life. There are seven steps in the Global Wellness Day Manifesto, which advocates suggest incorporating into one’s lifestyle slowly. Kira points out that “We’re all busy, we’re all working hard, and you can’t expect someone to change their whole way of life overnight... Or even just for one day”. The idea of the manifesto, which includes such simple luxuries as an early night and plenty of hydrating water, and the aim of the day itself, is to inspire and encourage individuals to take such steps in their own everyday existence. A family dinner, organic food and a nice long walk are also steps in the manifesto, as well as the less obvious options of avoiding plastic bottles and doing a good deed.

What’s On Offer?

Global Wellness Day is an entirely not-for-profit day, run by volunteers like Kira and her team, Jacqueline Mellet and Gretta Salter. Therefore all of the events available on Saturday 11th June at Sligo Enterprise Centre and the beautiful

surrounds of Strandhill village and beach, are absolutely FREE. At 9am the day kicks off with a mindful meditation led by well-known eco-retreat guru Noeleen Tyrrell. Following this, John Graham, Personal Change Coach, will give a talk on how to maximise sleep and switch off one’s mind at night time, to aid with energy levels and productivity. Yoga next, with founder of Yoga Meon, Anne-Marie O’Halloran, in a session that will suit all capabilities. Gently Ramping up the exercise side of things, there will be a guided walk across the stunning Strandhill sand dunes, after which Sligo’s most boisterous and brilliant dance teacher, Sarah Middleton will be hosting a fun and energetic ‘Dance Wellness’ workshop.

And if you weren’t pooped after all that, there’s also a rebounding class (trampolining for grown-ups) and a kids activity session too. All sessions are free and open to the public, and can be attended all in a row or sporadically with a little coffee break in between the ones that appeal.

Registration is 15 minutes before each event, but booking in

advance is advisable, as demand is bound to be high for such a vibrant day out.

Wellness Around The World While Sligo is enjoying all the activities on offer on what will hopefully be a sunny Saturday afternoon in Strandhill, Ireland, thousands around the world will be doing the very same. The founder of Global Wellness Day, Belgin Aksoy, herself a cancer survivor and passionate advocate of living well, is determined that this special day dedicated to good physical and mental health is available to everyone, no matter where they live or what their financial or social situation.

As she says; “Living well is the simple necessity for every human being on the planet. To overcome global problems such as depression and lead a healthier and happier life, we need an inspiring beginning.

The name of that beginning is Global Wellness Day”.

Wellness in Sligo While wellness should be, and can be, a priority for everyone around the world, there is one

thing that Kira acknowledges we are particularly blessed to live in a place like Sligo. “Look at all we have on offer, from our beautiful landscape to all the watersports and facilities close at hand, it really is hard not to want to live well in such a perfect setting!”

Indeed, while city dwellers have to seek out a small patch of green to get close to nature on their run or walk, we have an abundance right on our doorstep. Activity providers like the numerous surf schools along the coast, SUP, kayaking, horseriding, golf, tennis and mountainbiking, as well as more unusual feel-good options like flying lessons and dance classes, an abundance of live music, great (and healthy!) food and drink options and plenty of entertainment on offer make Sligo one of the most inspiring places to be healthy on the planet.

So what are you waiting for?

Take a few leaves out of Kira and co’s book today and try a few steps of the manifesto. By the time Global Wellness Day comes around you could already be feeling very well indeed.

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incere thanks to all our swimmers for the really great fundraising for our club. We will let everyone know the grand total raised in the next few days. In the meantime, we would like to congratulate the winners from our raffle. Well done guys and we hope you enjoy your fantastic prizes!

IPad AIR, Eglinton family IPod Touch, Sean Woods IPod Nano, Maria Lyons 2 Night Midweek Family Break in the Galway Radisson Blu, O’Mahony Family Phillips waterproof Jambox, Oliver O’Riordan.

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Sligo Walkers 2016 Away Trip to Kerry

Well done to the many Co. Sligo Swimming Club members who took part in the Secondary Schools Try a Triathlon at Sligo Sports Complex on Thursday afternoon, including this group of budding triathletes representing the Ursuline College on the day.

Congrats to Luke Sherlock and Paul Frain on their debut representing Ireland U15 vs Scotland

Maugherow 10K

Collooney Kickboxing Club· 1st training session done with the Irish team.

There will be a scenic 10k Run/Walk around Raughly Harbour in Maugherow on Saturday 11th June 2016 which kicks off at 7pm. Registration will take place at Maugherow hall from 6pm, There will be a children’s race and if you do not want to run it why not enjoy the walk while admiring the breath taking scenery.

There will be prizes in all categories. Refreshment after run. All welcome

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SLIGO SWIM CLUB COMPLETE THE CHANNEL CHALLENGE 34 KMS

102 swimmers from Sligo Swim Club completed the Channel Challenge 34 kms last month in 8 hours 15 mins 50 secs. Phenomenal swimming from all swimmers, across all groups. Sincere thanks to all involved, the sponsors of the event, Markievicz Pharmacy, Kingsbridge Hospital and Radisson Blu Hotel. The event would not have been possible without all the hard work of Paula O Riordan and Edurado who pulled it all together .. so Thank You Paula and Eduardo. Also thank you to the Sligo Sports Complex for use of the facility and to all the volunteers who helped out.

Pictured are 17 of CSSC swimmers who made the journey to Magherafelt, Co Derry for their first LC training session with coach Eduardo. Joining them for the sessions were 3 swimmers from Enniskillen Lakelanders swimming club.

A very enjoyable day.

Some of the many great moments had

by CSSC swimmers at the weekend...

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Mixed Doubles at West Ulster Tournament @ Enniskillen Lawn Tennis Club

Well done to Noreen Cassidy & Stephen Cunningham on winning the Mixed Doubles at West Ulster Tournament in Enniskillen Lawn Tennis Club. And hard luck to those who almost made it! Great tournament and thanks for the renowned generous hospitality.

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e had another great Time Trial 30km event tonight promoted by Innisfree Wheelers on quite a cold and windy evening in Ballintogher. Once again we had some very close competition among the twelve cyclists who competed.

A very strong head wind faced the riders on the return 15k and despite this some very respectable times were recorded.

Ronan Currid was once again the convincing winner tonight with a great time of 48.57. Ross Guilfoyle was runner-up in 49.48 with Paul Flynn next home in 50.02..

Once again thanks to all our brave competitors and of course to our marshals John Delorey, Niall Maxwell, Seamus McGowan and our ever reliable time-keeper Martin Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hara.

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At the start of the cycle to Ballina in aid of St.Vincent de Paul. The weather was very kind to the cyclist and we all enjoyed the afternoon. Thanks to the Bank of Ireland for the refreshments.

Results; 1 Ronan Currid 48.57 2 Ross Gillfoyle 49.48 3 Paul Flynn 50.02 4 Paul McMahon 50.16 5 Timmy McCarthy 52.14 6 David Cannon 52.28 7 Damien Davey 52.39 8 Pat Moffattt 53.11 9 Conor Gilligan 53.36 10 Seamus McTiernan 54.59 11 Alan Watters 55.05 12 Ericka Murray 59.43

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WELL DONE TO THE SLIGO TENNIS REPRESENTATIVES IN CLAREMORRIS TENNIS CLUB AT THE JUNIOR OPEN - YOU DID US PROUD!

The misunderstanding that drives someone to cheat

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ne of my earliest & strongest memories of sport was when I was 12 & playing in one of my first junior medals. I already had a handicap which I think at the time was around 22, I was enthusiastic, I could hit good shots but consistent scoring wasn’t that great.

Anyway on this medal after my first 2 balls had been lost in the trees, I’d hacked myself up onto the green and taken a couple of putts for an 11. My pal who was marking my score sidled up & whispered “Don’t worry I’ll put you down for a 7” and gave me a little wink.

I suppose why I remember this is my overwhelming thought of ‘But you can’t just do that!’ then my second thought of ‘Who else is doing this if he’s doing it?’ (even if it was seem as a kind gesture to a chum.) It culminated in a thought of ‘What’s the point in competing if none of this is being played to the rules, might as well not bother counting’.

It’s a really vivid memory and there’s a lot of emotion attached to it (non if it that pleasant). Cheating in sport is never out of the news these days.

Whether it’s using banned drugs, adding a motor to your mountain bike or reality show stars siblings cutting under the barriers at the London Marathon to run 20k in 48mins! Obviously it’s a tiny percentage who do it, but bad news sells. So why bother competing if you want to compete fairly?

I’ve read articles that talk about intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.

Extrinsic motivation would be someone who is motivated by stuff ‘outside’ of them i.e. money, prizes, acclaim from others, status, praise etc. Intrinsic motivation comes from ‘inside you’ authentic desire to be the best you can, to play for love, enjoyment etc.

I’ve read how extrinsically motivated people would be more likely to cheat.

Intrinsically motivated people less so because they are playing to be their best and cheating would go against that.

Personally speaking it’s not the label of what your motivation is that’s the problem. I do think when we label ourselves we are almost giving ourselves permission to behave in a certain way “it’s the way I am”. Extrinsic motivation is learned, it’s not who you are, it’s what your understanding & behaviours have been up till now. It’s the values & beliefs (thoughts) that have been lived by to give those results. Intrinsic motivation

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isn’t learned it’s exactly what it says on the tin. intrinsic & has always been there, its built in. What I do think is there’s a misunderstanding from those who cheat of how our experience of life works.

Our whole experience of sport is mind made. The rules are man made and adapted. Drugs that were legal a few months ago are no longer legal, putters that met standards no longer conform, offside rules that seem to change annually (and still mystify). Someone first thinks up what’s acceptable then puts the thought into practice. So it’s our thoughts that make up the parameters of what is right and wrong.

What’s also mind made is our experience. Whether we win, lose, draw, play great or play terrible. The experience we have of that is mind made. Our thoughts create our experience at that time.

Someone could win & be nonplussed Tom Cruise another could be over the moon.

It’s their thinking in the moment that creates their own personal experience never the situation.

So for someone who feels that their happiness or satisfaction comes from the experience of winning, prizes, acclaim from others etc. You can see why corners are cut.

To add to that the more we think something is OK the more we will find evidence to justify it. To cheat is an action, no more no less. An action that when the person does it, they have decided it’s the right course of action to follow. It’s obviously an action that makes a mockery of playing the game.

It doesn’t mean it IS the right course of action just the one that, through their thinking, was right at the time.

Once carried out their version of it is a memory, or a thought. Our thinking is our imagination and our imagination can create any version of the past it likes. My memory of being twelve on the golf course is that I signed for a 11, that’s the memory I’d like to have and it’s the one I’ve continually thought.

As sad, frustrated, let down & angry, hearing about cheats makes us. As long as there’s a misunderstanding of where their experience comes from they will always be looking for shortcuts breaking the rules. The only saving grace is that if they feel their feeling comes from outside them then they will always be looking and never be fully peace.

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So what did you do over the weekend.... Northwest mtb Raced, Supported and had the best Craic on Carrick mountain, Glenelly Co. Wicklow. Well done go Northwest mtbs Craig Gallaway taking 15th in Masters!! Some job considering the world class competition. Amazing to see the Irish support and mountain bike community come togeather!! Tis some Gang!!!

ack Curran and Noah Canham (SYC)

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Are you up for a 300m/750m swim, 20km cycle and 5km run along the Wild Atlantic Way this June?

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hat a winter of surf, with the juniors, of the surf clubs of ireland, culminating in the final mini tour day today in Strandhill. We never had epic conditions for any of the competitions but the kids never complained and gave their all every time. Looking for-

wards it looks like Irish surfing will only be growing and getting better as the years progress. Congratulations to all the kids who travelled this weekend again, and espically the parents, who have had to endure this perfect climate of ours. Competitors came from Donegal, Mayo,

Sligo, Spain, Canada and Dublin. A fantastic international feel to all the weekends, it was great to all the kids interacting with each other, having fun and that is what these surf comps were all about. Many thanks to our sponsors of the tour and that is the Call Of The Wild sligo.

RESULTS OF THE TOUR. U10 1st Cathal Deery Co. Sligo SC 2nd Cillian Deery Co. Sligo SC 3rd Lou Sacolax Kiliney SC 4th Zav Heffernan. Co. Sligo SC 5th Sky Sacolax. Kiliney SC 5th Henry Ferguson Kiliney SC 6th Conor Golden Co. Sligo SC 6th Lorcan Southcombe. Co. Sligo SC. 7th Loughlin Heffernan. Co. Sligo SC 7th Alex Scott. Co. Sligo SC.

8th Lorcan Southcombe. Co. Sligo SC 9th Alex Scott. Co.Sligo SC.

2nd Jack Scott Rossnowlagh Sc 3rd Tiernan Mc Crea Rossnowlagh SC 4th Nicolas Garica Co. Sligo SC 5th Louis Devanney Rossnowlagh SC

U12 1st Owen Mc Kirdy Co. Sligo SC 2nd Mika Sacolax Kiliney SC 3rd Sky Sacolax Kiliney SC 4th James Golden Co. sligo SC . 5th Fininan Howard Co. Sligo SC 6th Mathew Burke Kennedy Kiliney SC. 7th Eoin Griffin. Co. Sligo SC.

U14 Boys 1st Nicolas Garcia Co. Sligo SC. 2nd Tiernan Mc Crea. Rossnowlagh SC 3rd Sky Sacolax Kiliney SC 4th Callum Wall. Co. Sligo Sc 5th Alex Gilheaney Co. Sligo Sc 5th Shea Porter. Causway Coast Sc 6th Owen Mc Kirdy Co. sligo Sc U14 Girls 1st Susana Garica Co. Sligo SC 2nd Arianna Tores Co. Sligo SC 3rd Calina Sacolax Kiliney SC 4th Sara Mc Kirdy Co. Sligo SC U16 Boys 1st Rodigo Garica Co. Sligo SC

U16 Girls.

1st Una Britton Rossnowlagh SC 2nd Calina Sacolax Kiliney SC 3rd Mairaid Cavanagh Co. Sligo Surf SC 3rd Arianna Mc Kirdy Co. Sligo Surf SC U18 Boys 1st Rodigo Garica Co. Sligo SC 2nd Jack Scott Rossnowlagh Sc 3rd Ewan Foy Co. Sligo SC 4th Tiernan Mc Crea Rossnowlagh SC 5th Louis Devanney Rossnowlagh SC 6th Nico Garica Co. Sligo SC

ake part in the 16th annual GloHealth Mullaghmore Triathlon in Sligo on June 18th 2016 – register now to ensure you don’t miss this exhilarating event Have you set yourself the goal of completing a physical, but fun, challenge this year? Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or a beginner, the 16th annual Mullaghmore Triathlon has something to offer everyone. The triathlon consists of a 300 metre or a 750 metre swim, depending on the athletes’ preference, a 20km cycle and a 5km run along the Wild Atlantic Way. Taking place in Mullaghmore, north Sligo, on June 18th 2016, this unmissable triathlon is one of the most popular events of its kind in Ireland, drawing hundreds of participant’s every year. With over 500 expected to take part this year, the stunning seaside town of Mullaghmore will host athletes and spectators alike as they enjoy the event and festival atmosphere. Set along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, the course boasts breath-taking views spanning rugged coastal scenes against the backdrop of the Ben Bulben Mountains. Registration is now open and interested participants are being asked to sign up as soon as possible to make sure they don’t miss out.

The official closing date for entries is Friday 3rdJune.

Everyone who takes part in the GloHealth Mullaghmore Triathlon will be in with a chance to win some top prizes, including a €200 cash prize for the first male and female to cross the line and the coveted GloHealth Mullaghmore Trophy for the first male and female finishers. While some of the country’s top triathletes will be taking part, the event is open to everyone, with an emphasis on participation at every level.

Mullaghmore is a hive of activity during the event and supporters are encouraged to come along and cheer on the athletes, while also taking the opportunity to soak up the electric atmosphere.

GloHealth’s CEO Jim Dowdall says: “GloHealth is delighted to continue its sponsorship of the annual GloHealth Mullaghmore Triathlon. At GloHealth, we always strive to promote health and wellbeing through an active lifestyle among our own customers as well as the wider Irish public. I would like to wish all athletes taking part the very best of luck.”

Niall Hoey, Race Director and Triathlon Club Director, added: “We are delighted to host the 16th annual GloHealth Mullaghmore Triathlon and I welcome once again GloHealth as our title sponsor.

This event is a highlight in the triathlon calendar and draws a large crowd due to its stunning location and this year will be no different. We are very excited about the event and want to extend our best to the athletes who are participating this year – this will be a fantastic event and we look forward to meeting everyone on the day!”

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Naomh Eoin Hurling Club fields juvenile hurling teams at U10, U12, U14, U16 and U18 levels.

We also compete at adult senior level. We are based at Kent Park, Ballydoogan, home of St Mary’s GAA club. Our catchment area is primarily that part of Sligo town/environs traditionally associated with St Mary’s and St John’s GAA clubs. However players from other parts of the county whose local GAA club does not have hurling at their grade can also apply to join our club. On Saturdays between April and September we hold coaching sessions in Kent Park from 12pm to 1.15 pm for children aged 7 years to 12 years. These coaching sessions are open to everyone. Hurleys and helmets are available for use during the coaching sessions.

Additional coaching sessions are provided midweek for our u12, u14 and u16 teams. We also have regular senior training sessions.

Please note that in order to play matches, all players must be registered.

How can a player register with the club ?

Players can be registered by their parent/guardian at any of our Saturday coaching sessions.

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Summerhill college Connacht schools results

Summerhill college Minor Connacht 4x100m champions

W

ell done to all competitors from our Whackey Wed Team event. Great craic & some fantastic times.

SCHOOLS TRYATRI Well done to the 90 secondary students, from Derry to Ballymote that took part in the latest installment of the schools tryatri initiative. Great to see the hunger burns bright in juniors as we continue to build for tomorrow.

Thanks to all those that helped out as it couldn’t be done without you SLIGO TRI SUMMER SWIM COACHING We will be launching our summer swim coaching/ bike sessions/ run sessions in the next week. As always it will cater for all abilities.

It will probably be a mid week evening around 6:30 - 7.00pm.

The location will vary between Rosses Point, Hazelwood and the Boat House in town. These sessions will be fully coached and structured. The cost will be a one off payment and will workout about €2 per session.

All coached sessions will have a low coach to participant ratio.

(1:8 for beginners and first timers).

They will be Kayak supported and on our structured course.

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Ryan Roberts 2000m walk Connacht schools intermediate champion 2016

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CONNACHT SCHOOLS TRACK & FIELD S

ligo AC athletes had a very successful day in the Connacht Schools Track and Field Finals held in dry but windy conditions in Athlone IT. The Minors raced well. Meadhbh Mooney was 3rd in a tight 100M race in a time of 13:54 although she just missed out on an All-

Ireland place by a mere .05 of a second. Michael Morgan was 4th in the 800M in 2:30. There were further successes in the Inter section. Leo Doherty ran 2.08 and claimed Silver in the 800M. Leo led for most of the race but was just caught on the final windy bend. Well done Daragh Williams

who ran well to finish 5th in a PB of 2:16. Ailbhe Morgan was 2nd in the Inter 3K with a time of 11:39 while Eimear Joyce finished 5th in the 800M. Daire Williams finished 6th in his 800M Final. Lauren Cadden won her 200M Final in 26:06 while Ella McGeough was 4th in 27:5. Lauren continued her winning ways with a time of 42:38 in the 300M. Aoife Morris won Gold in the Mile with a time of 5:40. In the Seniors Graham Kerr continued Grammar’s recent dominance of the 100M when he emerged victorious in an exciting 100M in 11:13. The walkers really excelled and their superior technique was really apparent. In the Junior 1200 Walk Mercy College student Ruth Monaghan, with 2 more years in this category, was second in 6:52. Ryan Delahunt was first home in the 2000M Inter Walk in 11:18 with his sister Orlaith matching his gold with her own in the 3000M as she walked 16:05. Well done to the various teachers and schools. In particular, well done to the Sligo AC coaches especially Ray Flynn, Karl Boyce, Alan Kearins and Dermot McDermott. Their protégées are testament to their ongoing dedication and top class coaching. - David Kearins

Well done to all who completed the adult sailing course at Sligo Yacht Club

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Here are just a few of the photos taken for Jeans retirement from coaching in the club. Jean has been coaching at STC for the past 15 years and has been a great asset to the club and will be sorely missed.

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CONNACHT’S REFUSAL TO LIE DOWN Taken from Patrick McCarry’s The New Breed Irish Rugby’s Professional Era

‘This time last year I was chasing my tail,’ laments Pat Lam as he sits in a spacious gym at The Sportsground with Mils Muliaina five metres away. ‘It was only me and Dan McFarland, which is ridiculous at this level.’ It is not the first time I have heard a Connacht coach complain, but hearing griping Galwegian linen aired in the presence of a onehundred-times capped All Blacks legend is a new experience.

Times are changing out west, but many still wish the pendulum could pick up the pace.

Lam, a New Zealander who appeared in two World Cups with Samoa, arrived in Galway in 2013 with lofty ambitions for the province. He spoke with infectious enthusiasm upon touchdown, but, by the end of October (and a 16–13 loss to Leinster), the enormity of his task was beginning to dawn.

Connacht achieved their greatest-ever rugby result two months later, by stunning fourtimes European Cup champions Toulouse at Stade Ernest-Wallon, their imposing home ground. It was the high-water-mark of a season that saw them finish tenth in the league and miss out on the

new Champions Cup by a considerable distance.

Undeterred from his long-term project, Lam continued to utilise his Super Rugby contacts. Tom McCartney and Bundee Aki were signed up for the new season, along with fullback Muliaina. The captures took the Kiwi playing contingent into double figures and added a genuine air of excitement around the province.

‘I came here purely on the vision and the basis of the cause,’ says Lam. ‘When I talked to these guys I said, “Listen, this isn’t about playing for just another club and we’ll have the craic.”

‘This,’ Lam continues, and he pats a meaty left hand above his heart, ‘is Connacht. This is where they have come from, this is where they are and this is where they aspire to go. This is what we’re going to do, and this is what I’d like you guys to do as part of it. That’s why I came here.

If [the board] had said to me, “Oh, become coach of Connacht, win some games and enjoy life in the west of Ireland,” I’d have said, “No thanks.” They said, “This is where we’re at and this is where we’re going ...”

Woah, really gets you going.

That’s why you play the game – to have that cause.

‘When I first arrived,’ Lam recalls, ‘I didn’t expect we’d have no chief executive for a long period of time; I didn’t expect it’d just be me and Dan for a long time. I didn’t expect a lot of that. What I did do is spend a lot of time with the people on the board and the key people in the IRFU, because there’s a Plan Ireland document. I read that strategic plan. The biggest thing for me is I love this game and want to see it grow. What I read and understood from that document is that the game will only grow if the Irish team is strong. We’ve got our goals, but it is not about the provinces. We’ve got a part to play in growing the game in Ireland. If we can provide another avenue for young, Irish players to come through and play for the national side – because that funds the game and pays the bills – great.

A kid in Castlebar or Clifden is not interested in rugby because Leinster, Munster or Toulon win the European Cup. He gets interested in the game because of the Six Nations or Ireland winning the World Cup.’

Lam won the Heineken Cup as a player with Northampton in 2000, when they beat Munster at Twickenham. Sitting in Galway, fourteen years on, Lam still uses top teams as a reference point when referring to his young squad of players: ‘Other teams can replace that international with that international. Look at Toulon.

If you look at our squad last year. I asked a few people, even on the [Connacht] board, to name their best fifteen. They did, and then I threw down facts. I said “Do you know that not once in twentyeight games did that fifteen play together?” It didn’t happen once. That’s not a problem for teams like Leinster. If Jamie Heaslip’s not playing, Jordi Murphy plays. If Sean O’Brien is missing, Shane Jennings plays. We get Willie Faloon injured, and get Jake Heenan, who is playing his first year of rugby at this level, in. He gets injured, and we bring in a young academy boy, a nineteen-year-old. See the difference?’

Before I can nod in agreement, Lam reaches out and grabs my shoul- der. ‘People might see that and say, “That’s terrible,” but I

Some of the Connacht players at last years summer camp out in Sligo rugby club

look at it as a total positive. It’s a chance to give a young guy the exposure. He’s in the academy, but he has played seven [senior] games. People from the outside may look at it and ask,“What’s going on?” but I look at it as this young kid from Ireland has now achieved that, and will get better and better.’

What stands out from my chat with Lam is the fact that there were open lines of communication with the IRFU, and that money was finally funnelling its way out west. In Paul Bunce, Connacht had finally joined the other three Irish provinces in having a dedicated head of fitness. Aki, signed from Waikato Chiefs, and a two-time Super Rugby champion, would have easily slotted into the Leinster and Munster midfields, while if ever there was a marquee signing to lace up and run out onto Thomond Park, it would have been Mils Muliaina – former teammate and surfing buddy of Doug Howlett. Mils, however, was in Galway, and settling into west-coast life. It all seemed miles away from the union’s previous dealings with the western province.

Lam is contracted until June 2018, and can see genuine progress. For the first time since Warren Gatland left in 1998, however, Connacht are heading in the right direction.

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SLIGO ALL STARS PHOTOS: Jordan Cummins Email: jordancumminsphotography@gmail.com

All Stars U12’s take part in Torraine Sears Memorial the 3rd quarter. However Blue Demons proved too strong in the end with our lads loosing by 6pts. A satisfactory nights work with lots of experience gained and more action to come over the weekend.

Game 2 Sligo All Stars 14 Vs 42 Manchester Giants We suffered a heavy defeat from the Manchester team but showed good resilience to keep the fight going until the end.

T

he Under 12s took part in the first Torraine Sears Memorial in Belfast over the weekend.

Torraine is a former player of the All Stars that died suddenly last year aged only 44. He moved to Ireland in 1995 and played for Sligo All Stars, St Vincent’s Dublin, St Galls and Star before moving to the Andersonstown Tigers in 2006 were he coached until his passing in 2015. As part to the memorial the club presented Tory Sears, Torraine’s son wore a No15 All Stars jersey which was Torraines number for his spell in Sligo.

The tournment brought teams

from Manchester, Cork, Dublin and an Ulster/NI select team.

Team Line Up for the weekend: Mateusz Weclawowicz, Eoin Frain, James Muldoon, Mathew Clarke, Connor Flynn, Bridel Bosakani, Killian Barrett, Ryan Cummins, Daniel O’Meara, Dillon Walsh Coaches: Shane O' Meara & Paul Clarke Game 1 Sligo All-Stars 31 v 37 Blue Demons of Cork After a very ropey start to the game we were down 11-03 after the first quarter. The lads fought back very well and pulled the score back to within 4 points in

Game 3 Sligo All Stars 30 vs 32 Basketball NI We faced up against Basketball Northern Ireland select team which was made up of players from across NI. This proved to be a great game of basketball with BNI only winning the game by 2 points.

Game 4 Sligo All Stars 38 Vs 36 Dublin Rolestown For the final game on Saturday we faced up against Dublin's Rolestown. Another great game of basketball with the biggest lead only ever being 5 points. Our lads were down by 2 points going into the last quarter but dug deep and took the game by 2 points in the end.

We did not progress to the Semi Finals as four of the five teams won one game each and it went down to points difference with the All Star not having enough to go forward.

Game 5 - exhibition game against Basketball Northern Ireland 2 Sligo All Stars 32 Vs 21 Basketball NI2 While only for pride this game showed how much ours lads learned over the weekend with some great plays, defence and excellent team work. The team had really gelled together and worked as a unit to take the victory this afternoon.

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SLIGO ALL STARS PHOTOS: Jordan Cummins Email: jordancumminsphotography@gmail.com

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J24 NORTHERN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2016 T hank you so much to all the members and friends that worked so hard to make the J24 Northerns in Sligo a huge success ! 19 Entries, 6 races, 2 great days on the water and a

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Sligo Athletic Club FIT4LIFE 2 MILE RESULTS No. Name Race 1 Points Race 2 Points Race 3 Points Total 1 73 Tracey Kennedy 15.58 5 15.45 3 15.12 8 16 2 2 60 Ailbhe Durcan 17.42 8 17.15 7 17.38 6 22 3 20 Deirdre McGowan 16.13 2 16.02 5 15.58 16 23 4 9 Hugh McGowan 15.00 1 14.51 17 14.17 12 30 5 6 Aislin Davey 18.15 15 18.28 20 18.07 3 38 6 8 Aidan Kelly 17.29 7 17.10 8 Nil 27 42 7 65 Pat Tierney 17.48 10 17.14 6 Nil 27 43 8 61 Bernie Loughlin 17.16 25 17.25 19 16.53 1 45 9 15 Linda Higgins 15.41 21 15.57 15 15.15 10 46 10 16 Rose Young 16.22 11 16.31 9 Nil 27 47 11 7 Ronan O’Hart 15.05 14 14.59 16 14.40 18 48 12 4 Kate Carty 15.25 4 Nil 32 15.21 13 49 13 59 Trish Lee 15.16 16 14.54 12 14.53 23 51 14 56 Michelle Cawley Nill 38 17.13 11 17.02 4 53 15 51 Christy McPartlan 12.14 23 12.06 14 Nil 27 54 16 96 Pauline McLoughlin 16.13 9 Nil 32 15.46 14 55 17 80 Karen Rouxel Nill 38 16.22 10 16.14 9 57 18 57 Brendan McCarrick 15.28 32 14.57 4 14.51 22 58 19 53 Louise Finan Nill 38 18.22 18 17.13 2 58 20 17 Fiona Melvin 15.19 3 Nil 32 15.16 24 59 21 11 Cathy McCarthy 15.13 22 15.20 22 15.09 17 61 22 12 Mari Johnston 12.57 17 12.59 21 12.58 25 63 23 64 Beege Ballantyne 18.08 6 Nil 32 Nil 27 65 24 2 Enda Whelan 14.22 26 14.19 13 15.00 26 65 25 75 Anne Marie Munnelly Nill 38 15.04 1 Nil 27 66 26 78 Emer Kelly (58) 17.12 37 15.54 2 Nil 27 66 27 52 Simon Costello Nill 38 14.50 26 14.02 5 69 28 62 Dermot McGlone 14.23 12 Nil 32 Nil 27 71 29 14 Cindy McCarthy 14.50 31 14.58 25 14.28 15 71 30 54 Eilish Doherty 15.59 36 Nil 32 15.05 6 74 31 5 joe Davey 13.45 24 Nil 32 13.22 19 75 32 66 Geraldine Kearins 18.29 18 Nil 32 Nil 27 77 33 19 Amanda Kilcullen 14.04 19 Nil 32 Nil 27 78 34 63 Fergal Sherlock 11.46 28 12.21 30 11.48 20 78 35 50 Gerry Gilmartin Nill 38 13.03 29 12.46 11 78 36 13 Fionnuala Silke 15.1 20 Nil 32 Nil 27 79 37 10 Shane Hayes 10.27 29 10.59 24 Nil 27 81 38 72 Liz Sheridan 18.45 27 19.55 31 Nil 27 85 39 1 Finan Whelan 12.3 26 Nil 32 Nil 27 85 40 55 Sheena Connolly Nill 38 17.18 23 Nil 27 88 41 18 Martina Kilgallon 16.47 30 Nil 32 Nil 27 89 42 74 Ray Mitchell Nill 38 12.53 27 Nil 27 92 43 70 Ruth Campbell 17.12 33 Nil 32 Nil 27 92 44 85 Roisin Darcy 19.39 34 Nil 32 Nil 27 93 45 58 Simon McLoughlin Nill 38 13.17 28 Nil 27 94 46 86 Clodagh McPartan 16.28 35 Nil 32 Nil 27 94

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CORRAN AC UPDATE

Saturday 11th June. Under 9-under 12sConnachts track and field championships in Dangan , Galway Saturday 18th June, under 13s under 19 , Connacht track and field championships , In Sligo IT Saturday 25th and 26th June , Community games Sligo Superb performances from the Corran AC athletes last night at the county championships in Sligo.

Nearly 50 Athletes from the club took part on a glorious evening weather wise and also medal wise. Nearly every event had a Corran Medalist and even the boys U12 Final over 60m was an all Corran Final. A busy few weeks ahead with Connaught and National Championships to come. A lot to look forward to!! Well done to all!!

Corran AC was well represented at the Connacht schools athletics in Athlone yesterday and along with their coach Dermot Mcdermott had a very successful day.

To start with local athletes there was a Connaught schools title for Zara Stafford and brilliant silver and qualification for the Colaiste Mhuire Senior girls relay. Erin Taheny from collooney and student at St Mary’s Ballisodare was again showing her class as she finished second in the 200m and a very tight 3rd in the 75m hurdles against much older opposition. Eoin McLaughlin Summerhill student and newcomer to Corran AC won his inter boys 400m by a street and Craig McLoughlin also Corran AC finished a very tight 3rd in the inter boys 100m hurdles in a very very hotly contested race, he will be back next year not only to mount a challenge in Connaught at this but nationals as his raw talent really came to the fore yesterday.

Kelsey OBoyle ran a brilliant race in the junior girls 200m only being nipped for 2nd on the line but defeated all 3 girls that beat her in North Connaught’s so showing rapid signs of progression and a pair of spikes! Well done too to South Sligos Ellen Kilcoyne who claimed double gold in the minor girls 100m and Long jump with a Connaught schools record in the later with a jump of 4m97cm

LADIES GET INTO GOLF AT COUNTY SLIGO GOLF CLUB Following on from a great day in Ballina yesterday, we had 7 athletes competing in the Lifford Half Marathon today in what was a sold out event with over 1000 runners taking part. Seamus Somers fresh from his recent stint at altitude in Puerto Rico led the club home in a time of 1.17.17 also taking second place in his category. Damien Kennedy continued his rich vein of form finishing in 1.18.58 which was a NEW PB for Damo, Fintan Whelan performed well achieving a time of 1.26.06,a NEW PB by 3 minutes whilst Paul Deering and Martin Feeney also performing well finishing in 1.32.36 and 1.33 respectively. The ever consistent Enda Whelan was the second in his age category, finishing in a time of 1.38.18. Deirdre Deering was flying the flag for the club ladies today, achieving third in her category in a time of 1.44.42

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SLIGO GAA ANNOUNCE DAY AT THE RACES

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RTE broadcaster and Sligo native Louise Heraghty to judge Best Dressed Lady

Sligo players Neil Ewing and Keelan Cawley launching the Sligo GAA Race Day with Lydia Rogers (Organising Committee), Nicole McNelis (Allure), Eamonn Cunningham (EJ Menswear) and Niamh Gallagher (Ocean FM).

S

ligo GAA are delighted to announce their 3rd Annual Day at the Races at Cleeveragh Racecourse on Tuesday 28th June.

This year’s event will feature 7 races on the flat with top jockeys from across Ireland in attendance for what promises to be an excellent evening meeting.

Announcing the Day at the Races, Peter Greene, County Board Treasurer appealed to all Clubs in the county to partake by organising Groups within their Club area to attend this novel evening for the GAA fraternity in Sligo.

He went on to say that the Day at the Races has its usual novel features this year including the EJ’s Mile event and the Best Dressed competitions for Ladies, Gents and Couples all linked to the Black & White themed event.

Patrons are asked to join in the fun by by dressing up in the Black & White colours of the county and participating in the Black and White theme of the day.

There will be a fantastic array of prizes for the winners of the; Best Dressed couple Best Dressed Lady Best Dressed Man Sligo GAA are delighted that Radio and TV broadcaster, Louise Heraghty will take on the task of judging the Best Dressed Lady. The Sligo native is a weather presenter on RTÉ, Sunday morning radio pre-

senter on 98fm and a fitness instructor. Prizes for the Best Dressed Lady include a €250 voucher from Allure and a pair of tickets to the next race meeting in August.

The Best Dressed male competition will be judged by Mark Cunningham of EJ’s and again a super prize awaits the winner.

A prize of his & hers jewellery sponsored by Bernardine McGauran will be won by the Best Dressed Couple as chosen by our judges.

The EJ’s Sponsored Mile race created a novel attraction last year, particularly when At the Races on SKY TV picked it up on live coverage. The race over the full Cleveragh course is open to one representative from each Club in the County who must be a Registered Adult Club playing member of his Club.

Entries must be submitted by each Club by Friday 24th June – further details will follow in the coming weeks.

On the day each competitor will don their Club jersey and the event which was won last year by Keelan Kilrehill from St. Farnan’s takes place after the 4th Race on the card.

The Race Day committee have an attractive package in place for all those wishing to attend. The Race Day ticket costs €25 or €20 for Groups of 10 or more which will provide patrons with; Admission to the event

Free Race Card Entry to a Free Draw with €1,000 prizes Entry to the Patrons Marquee with Bar & Tote facilities Entry to the Post Races BBQ at Kennedy’s Bar Tickets will be available through all Club Secretaries and online at www.sligogaa.ie while Group tickets can be purchased by contacting Eamonn McMunn, GAA Administrator Sligo GAA on 071 9168750 at the Sligo GAA Centre of Excellence, Scarden.

Tickets will go on sale next week through the Clubs and through a team of volunteers across the county in an effort to make this another major event in the Sligo GAA calendar.

In conclusion, Peter Greene thanked all those on the organising committee and those who sponsored various events on the day.

Race Sponsors – Arken Construction, Joe Queenan Gala Marquee Sponsor – Anonymous sponsor Post Races BBQ – Sponsored by Kennedy’s Bar (Quinn Family) Best Dressed Man – Sponsored by EJ’s Best Dressed Lady – Sponsored by Allure Best Dressed Couple with Black & White theme – Sponsored by Bernardine McGauran Media Partners-Ocean FM

Lynns Dock, Sligo • Tel: 071-9157830

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Laminate Floors Only €5.99 sqyd

Well done to Jimmy Currid who ran a fine race to be first M50 in the Ballyshannon 5k

Congrats to our own Emmett Dunleavy who was the first Irishman home behind the three Kenyans(4th place) in the Virgin Media Night Run in Dublin in 32.08.

Well done Emmett. Richard Gorman had a superb run finishing 6th in 33.21 after having a hamstring issue at 8k. Brendan Mc Carrick had a good run in the capital.

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The CEO of the FAI visited Ballygawley to meet with Ballygawley Celtic players, Coaches and Committee in Castledargan Hotel After Ballygawley Celtic winning Sligo/Leitrim Youth Club of the Year earlier that week for 2015/16 at the Sligo Leitrim AGM this was a grand finale to a very successful year. John Delaney presented awards to our underage, senior players and gave an impassioned speech about community particpation in sport. He then preceeded to visit works in Ballygawley Community Park before committing to a donation from the FAI.

Oisin Gilmartin receiving Senior Player of the Year

Shane O Connor u11 player of the year

Cian Mc Gowan under-15 player of the year

Ballygawley Community Park Committee, Adrian Mc Cormack, Dermot Fallon, Cllr Thomas Healy, Tomas Walsh Chairman, Thomas Walsh Secreatry, and Tomas Mullan.

Andrew Sproule receiving most improved u-13 player.

Ciaran Mc Keon u14 player of the year

Secretary of Ballygawley Celtic Michael O Connor

CEO John Delaney

Chairman Ballygawley Celtic Tomas Walsh

Sligo Martial Arts Academy We specialize in the art of Karate and Brazilian Ju-Jitsu. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We teach people the skills of martial arts in a warm and friendly environmentâ&#x20AC;?

We train Karate and Brazilian Ju-Jitsu and feel that these styles offer each student a well-rounded base of self-defense and combat situations. Our club mandate is to ensure that all students enjoy training and feel better both mentally and physically after a session.

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Corbett Sportsfield Services

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Loads of Top Quality Top Soil Screened or Un-Screened Only €15 Per Tonne All; types of Farm Stone and Garden Stone Covering Sligo, Roscommon & Leitrim areas

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Electrical Contractors Burgular & Fire Alarm Systems Access Control Gate Automation & Barrier Systems IP CCTV

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Scaffolding Hire Sligo Over 15 years in business supplying throughout Sligo & North West Scaffolding and Acrows available to Buy or Hire from our yard Supply and Erect Service Available Tube and Fitting Scaffolding also available with plastic planks for clean room environments Our Fully Trained & Certified Professional Teams specialise in providing tailored scaffolding hire solutions, using the right equipment in the right place at the right time.

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Full Size or Kids Size Football Nets Unit 3 Rathrippon Business Park, Union Rd, Collooney, Co Sligo • nwagri@eircom.net • Tel: 071-9118892

Contact: 087-4540002

Michael O Doherty Plexus Bio Energy Approved therapist to help you retore your life energy. Treat conditions such as pain, stress, disease and sports injuries

Professional Drycleaners The Perfect Spot for all Sports Club Kits Computerised system so your club knows what teams kits were laundered and when Pearse Road, Sligo Town • Phone: (071) 916 9791 Open Mon -Fri 8:30am - 6:00pm / Sat 9am-6pm keadysdrycleaners@gmail.com

Sea Fishing Sligo.ie

Boat Charters & Sligo Sightseeing Tours In Sligo Sea fishing Sligo has taken advantage of Sligo’s beautiful scenery and operates trips to the majestic island of Inishmurray, to the wild Aughris Pier and bar and the scenic coast lines at Rossess Point, Coney Island and Mullaghmore.

We operate a number of trips and tours to suit our groups and our fishing enthusiasts.

We can also offer trips which will allow you to catch a glimpse of some of our friendly dolphins or take you to seal rock where the seals are known to relax throughout the day!

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The first step in the bodies healing process is to get your energy system balanced and flowing again. The Therapist will also create a health-care programme for you depending on what your problem is. This involves looking at your diet, teaching you how to deal with your stress on a daily basis, look at your muscular and skeletal system and most importantly get your mind focused on your journey back to health.

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Lough Key Forest Park www.loughkey.ie, Moorlands Equestrian Centre www.moorlands.ie, Electric Bike Trails www.electricbiketrails.com Arigna Mining Museum www.arignaminingexperience.ie, Indoor Airsoft Shooting & Archery www.carrickindoorshooting.com