Castlerea St. Kevin's pick up second win in O'Rourke Cup
The St. Michael's ballad group, consisting of Niamh Reynolds, Cathal and Aoife Guckian, and Chloe McGuinness that were crowned Roscommon Scór Sinsir champion last weekend. Also pictured are Ann-Marie Harte, mentor, and Geraldine McMorrow, St. Michael's Cultural Officer.
LOTTO: There was no winner of the lotto jackpot. Lucky dip winners were Kathleen Cox, Edward Creaton, Brendan Egan, Martin Mangan, and Ruan Mooney. Next week’s jackpot is €9,100 for the draw in the Cosy Bar.
O’ROURKE CUP: Well done to the senior team who defeated St. Faithleach’s by 0-9 to 0-8 in their O’Rourke Cup game at O’Rourke Park last Saturday. Well done to all involved. The junior team play Kilbride in the junior league in O’Rourke Park this Saturday at 6 p.m..
LGFA: Hard luck to the junior ladies’ football team who were beaten by Éire Óg in the league on Sunday last. The club wishes Lisa O’Rourke and the Roscommon intermediate ladies’ football team every success in their league final against Clare in Birr on Saturday next at 4 p.m..
OTHER NEWS: Well done to Daniel Scahill who won a Division Three League title with Westmeath in Croke Park on Saturday evening. Daniel is the son of former Castlerea St. Kevin’s midfielder, David Scahill, who won two county senior medals with the club in 2003 and 2008. Good luck to Chairman Tommie Finneran and all involved in the Trien drama — Mammy’s Boy — starting this Thursday night in the Trinity Arts Centre at 8.30 p.m.. Best of luck to Dermot Lyons who travels to London this weekend to officiate as a lineman in the Galway versus London championship game.
SYMPATHY: The club would like to pass on its condolences to Castlerea St. Kevin’s Secretary Michael Brennan and the Brennan family, Trien, on the passing of Michael’s sister Mary. May her gentle soul Rest In Peace.
O’GARA CUP: Well done to the intermediate team who defeated Padraig Pearses B in the O’Gara Cup last weekend. They play Kilmore on Friday in the Connacht Centre of Excellence.
LOTTO: There was no winner of the club’s lotto jackpot on Sunday last. €100 winner, Patricia Cafferky; €20 winners, James Hester, Anthony and Angela Cahill, and Hannah Creaton. Next week's jackpot will be €8,700 for the draw in Village Inn.
EASTER CAMP: Best of luck to all the children taking part in the club's Easter Camp.
RIAN SHERIDAN, RIP: Kilbride GAA Club and the wider community endured a very difficult week after the tragic and untimely passing of intermediate player and team-mate, Rian Sheridan. The sense of shock and sadness within the community is beyond words. Rian was part of the Kilbride community for many years but, more recently, he joined Kilbride GAA as a player for the 2024 season. He played at full-back with distinction during the intermediate team’s first two league games this season. Rian was described by those who knew him best as a person of integrity who was positive, respectful and genuine. His talents extended beyond the football field. He was noted as a hard and dedicated worker, as well as an accomplished musician. As a community, the club extends its sincere sympathy to his parents, Finan and Maria, his sisters Ciara, Doireann, Aebhín, and his loving girlfriend Áine Griffin, the extended Sheridan family in Renvyle, Galway, and the Griffin family in Fourmilehouse. As a mark of respect to the Sheridan and Griffin families, there was a full cessation of all club activity over the weekend.
LGFA: All ladies’ football club activities were suspended over the weekend due to the tragic death of Rian Sheridan. Kilbride LGFA extends its deepest sympathy to Áine, the Griffin family and the Sheridan family. May Rian Rest In Peace. Well done to Sadhbh Shally and the Roscommon U-14 girls who got their championship campaign off to a winning start by beating both Sligo and Mayo. Hard luck to Ivannah, Laura and Albert on their loss to Galway. Best of luck to Aisling Hanly, Aisling Shanagher and the Roscommon intermediate ladies’ football team in the Division Three League final against Clare on Saturday in Birr at 4 p.m.. Support for the Kilbride players and the team would be appreciated.
ANNE AND LIESEL MEMORIAL DAY: Thanks to everyone who organised and participated in the Anne and Liesel Memorial Day in Peadar Earley Park and Community Centre. The occasion was well-supported and everyone had a great day. Well done to the players who took part in the underage games, alongside the ladies’ football and senior men’s games.
U-14 SUCCESS: Well done to Tommy Keane, manager of the Roscommon U-14 girls’ football team, who recorded good wins over Mayo and Sligo in the opening stage of the Connacht championship at the Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence last weekend. Well done also to Robyn Keane and Sarah Gorman who were part of the panel. Congratulations to Vivienne Gannon who is on the county U-16 panel.
U-20 TEAM: Well done to Robert Heneghan and Daniel Hagney who were part of the Roscommon U-20 men’s football panel that drew with Sligo on Wednesday last.
FIXTURES: The U-16s play Kilconly on Tuesday, April 2nd, in Glenamaddy GAA pitch at 6.30 p.m.. The U-19 team’s first league game is away to Caherlistrane on Thursday, April 4th, at 4.45 p.m.. Support would be greatly appreciated.
O’ROURKE CUP: Oran 0-13, Clann na nGael 0-11. The senior footballers travelled to Johnstown for the third round of the O’Rourke Cup on Friday night. The home side started strongly, creating plenty of space in the forward line and taking some fine scores. Oran kept in touch with points from Charlie Carthy and Darragh Walsh. Then the visitors were given a big boost when Clann na nGael received a black card on the stroke of half time. Yet they trailed 0-10 to 0-6 at the break. Oran were a different team in the second half, making their numerical advantage count to tie the contest at 0-10 apiece. Their defence held firm, keeping Clann to only one point after the break. Ross Earley and Jack Casey got on the scoresheet to give Oran the two league points. Oran’s next game in the competition is against Castlerea St. Kevin’s on April 13th in Creggs. Oran: Shane Regan, Kevin Concannon, Jack Casey, Michael Harrington, Cormac Regan, Thomas Featherston, Michael Dwyer, Colm Earley, Connie Regan, Evan Keane, Michael Staunton, Charlie Carthy, Eoghan Murray, Darragh Walsh, Ciarán Lawless. Subs: Eamon Kenny, Ross Earley, Cathal Kenny and Liam Earley.
LADIES’ LEAGUE: Oran 7-11, St. Dominic’s 1-2. Well done to the junior ladies’ footballers who have now won four games out of four this year. The goalscorers against St. Dominic’s were Niamh Walsh (hat-trick), Orla Connolly, Aisling McGrath, Jessica Carthy and Megan Flynn.
RESULTS: The Millars/Lorus sponsored intermediate footballers played Éire Óg in the O’Gara Cup on Saturday afternoon. After a very competitive game, they were very unlucky be on the end of a 4-9 to 2-8 defeat. Ladies’ Adult Football League: Pádraig Pearses 3-12, Roscommon Gaels 2-8. Well done to the junior ladies’ team who recorded a good win against Roscommon Gaels on Friday evening. They play Northern Harps at home on Wednesday at 8 p.m.. U-16 Football League Division Four: Pádraig Pearses 4-4, Clann na nGael 3-9. Minor Hurling Championship: Four Roads 3-15, Pádraig Pearses 1-9.
ADULT FIXTURES: Ladies’ Adult Football League Division Three v Northern Harps, Wednesday, April 3rd, in Woodmount at 8 p.m.. Men's Junior Football League Division Five v St. Barry’s on Friday, April 5th, at 8 p.m. in Tarmonbarry. Men's Senior Football League Division One v St. Brigid's, Friday, April 5th, at 8 p.m. in Woodmount. Ladies’ Adult Football League Division Three v Éire Óg, Sunday, April 7th at 11 a.m. in Woodmount.
UNDERAGE FIXTURES: U-16 Football League v Kilmore/Shannon Gaels, Monday, April 1st, at 7 p.m. in Kilmore. U-14 Hurling League v Castlebar Mitchels on Wednesday, April 3rd, at 7 p.m. in Woodmount. U-14 Football League v Roscommon Gaels, Thursday, April 4th, at 7 p.m. in Woodmount. U-16 Football League Division Four v St. Brigid's on Saturday, April 6th, at 12 p.m. in Kiltoom. LGFA U-16 Football League v St. Michael’s/St. Ronan's, Sunday, April 7th, at 4 p.m. (away). LGFA U-12 Grading League Group C v St. Faithleach’s, Sunday, April 7th, at 6 p.m. in Woodmount. LGFA U-12 Grading League Group G v St. Dominic’s, Monday, April 8th, at 7 p.m. in Knockcroghery.
SCÓR SINSIR: Congratulations and sincere thanks to everyone who represented Pádraig Pearses in Friday’s Scór Roscomáin senior county final at Kilmurry Hall in Castleplunkett. It is fantastic to see the club proudly represented across all the disciplines. Indeed, Pearses were unlucky not to capture some more silverware on the night. Well done to all 18 club members who lined out. The club congratulates Tom Costello on winning the recitation title. Anyone who has heard Tom's storytelling performances won't be surprised with this accolade. Tom will now represent Roscommon GAA in the Connacht Scór final in Toreen Community Centre on Sunday, April 14th. Pearses’ representatives were Nuachleas/Novelty Act, Paraic Egan, Ivan Colleran, Daragh O Sullivan, Finola O Brien, Bernie Greene, Ethel Costello, and Tom Costello; Amhránaíocht Aonair/Solo Singing, Fionnán Seale and Ger Sheeran; Aithriseoireacht/Recitation, Tom Costello; Ceol Uirlise/Instrumental Music, Katie Curley, Aine Kenny, Fionnán Seale, Daragh O’Sullivan; Bailéad Ghrúpa/Ballad Group, Hugh Collins, Ger Sheeran, Jessica O Brien, Fionnán Seale, and Mary Darcy; Tráth na gCeist/Quiz: Seamus Clogher, Rory Curley, Paula Clogher, and Paddy Burnell. Thanks to all the competitors and supporters who made the long journey to Kilmurry agus Míle buíochas to the Irish Language and Cultural Committee, in particular Oifigeach Gaeilge agus Cultúr Máire O'Dorchaí for her coordination of club entries for Scór each year.
U-20 PLAYERS: Congratulations to the club’s six representatives on the Roscommon U-20 hurling and football squads who both recorded good results in Sligo last week. The U-20 hurlers, with Jack Ryan, Seán Canning and Keelan Ryan on board, have qualified for the All-Ireland semi-final against Mayo on the first weekend in May. Meanwhile, the footballers, including Conor Harley, Adam McGreal and Conor Ryan, play Galway on April 10th in Dr. Hyde Park.
MEMBERSHIP: Membership is now overdue for 2024. It's crucial that all club officers, mentors, coaches and players across all codes have their membership in place prior to participating in club activities. The club has some attractive family and yearly lotto membership bundles on offer for 2024. You can review these offers and purchase online via the Clubforce page. For further information, contact Club Registrar, Anne Lohan, on 087 7678196.
GRÚPA CULTÚR AGUS GAEILGE: The club’s Irish Language and Cultural gatherings continue every Tuesday night in the clubhouse between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.. New members are always welcome to practice their cúpla focal or have a cupán tae, For further information, contact Club Irish Language and Cultural Officer, Mary Darcy, on 085 7760652.
UNDERAGE HURLING: U-8/U-10 training continues on Wednesday evening at 6.30 p.m.. U-6/U-7 commence training this Wednesday evening at 6.30 p.m..
LOTTO: There was no jackpot winner in the draw on March 25th. Match three winners, who won €50, were Bernie Kelly, Tracey Rigney and Kay Kelly (Clubforce), and ACDC, c/o Peter Mulvihill. The jackpot stands at €4,100. Support the lotto by getting ticket online via Clubforce or in local outlets — Dolan’s Centra, Killeen's of Togher, Naughton’s Garage, Moycarn Lodge — from any club lotto sellers, by contacting Rory Curley or Hubert Darcy, or calling to the clubhouse every Monday between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m..
RESULTS: The senior ladies’ footballers defeated St. Croan’s by 4-13 to 0-7. The intermediate men’s football team defeated Boyle by 4-9 to 0-10.
FIXTURES: Thursday, April 4th, U-14 Kilmore/Shannon Gaels Division One team play Clann na nGael in Johnstown at 7 p.m.. U-16 Kilmore/Shannon Gaels Division team play St. Michael’s/St. Ronan’s in Ballyfarnon at 7 p.m.. Saturday, April 6th, junior men’s footballers play Elphin in Elphin at 6 p.m.. Sunday, April 7th, U-16 girls play St. Kevin’s in Castlerea at 4 p.m..
50/50 DRAW: Well done to Gerard O’Dowd on winning the weekly jackpot of €700. To purchase tickets online, please visit www.5050draw.ie.
REGISTRATION: Club registration is now open for the coming year. Existing members can renew their yearly membership through www.foireann.ie.
EASTER CAMP: A big thank you to Midland and Western for the use of their premises for this year's Easter camp. Without their help, the camp couldn’t have taken place. Thank you to Noleen Noone for the use of the complex and to Niall Craig and all the staff in Aura Leisure who looked after everyone so well. The summer camp will take place from July 1st to 5th.
CONGRATULATIONS: The club congratulates Caroline and Enda McHugh on the arrival of baby Dara. The club wishes them health and happiness.
LADIES’ FOOTBALL: Best of luck to Ella Thompson and the Roscommon intermediate ladies’ football team who take on Clare in the Division Three League final on Saturday next, April 6th, in Birr at 4 p.m.. Congratulations to Ailish Burke, Aisling Kennedy, Ava Smyth, Éabhanna Sheridan and the Roscommon U-14 girls’ football panel who defeated Mayo and Sligo in the first stage of the Connacht Series last weekend. The girls beat Mayo by 3-1 to 0-4 and Sligo by 5-12 to 3-2. The girls will now prepare for Stage Two where they will play Leitrim and Galway on Saturday, April 13th.
TABLE QUIZ: St. Croan’s GAA and LGFA will host their annual table quiz on Friday, April 19th, at 8.30 p.m. in the Fr. Flanagan Community Centre, Ballymoe. Please note the change of date. All proceeds will go towards the development of the club gym. There can be tables of four for €40 or €10 each. There will be a raffle and refreshments on the night and there will be plenty of guaranteed fun. Support would be greatly appreciated.
WIN A VINTAGE VEHICLE: St. Croan’s launched its Win a Vintage Vehicle fundraiser over the weekend. There are three fantastic prizes — 1st prize, Massey Ferguson 135; 2nd prize, Toyota Starlet; 3rd prize, Honda 50. All proceeds will go toward the development of St. Croan’s GAA grounds. Tickets are €20 each, three for €50 or seven for €100. Tickets can be purchased on winavintagevehicle.com. Support would be greatly appreciated.
SENIOR SCÓR COUNTY CHAMPIONS: Congratulations to the club’s newly crowned Roscommon Senior Scór county champions — Niamh Reynolds who won the solo singing title, and to Aoife and Cathal Guckian, Chloe McGuinness and Niamh Reynolds who combined to take the senior ballad group title. A special word of congratulations also to their dedicated mentor, Ann-Marie Harte, and to the club’s proud Cultural Officer, Geraldine McMorrow, who keeps the Scór flag flying in St. Michael's. Well done also to the club’s quiz team who competed well on the night. The club also congratulates neighbours, St. Ronan's, who won the instrumental music title, and to all the other winners who will represent Roscommon in the Connacht finals on Sunday, April 14th.
O'GARA CUP: The intermediate team, sponsored by Joe Simon Home, Garden and Build, registered their second consecutive draw in the O'Gara Cup on Saturday afternoon. The home side led from the first minute until the closing stages when a Creggs goal gave the visitors a two-point advantage. However, the lads responded well and two late scores rescued a deserved share of the spoils on a full-time scoreline of St. Michael's 0-10, Creggs 1-7.
JUNIOR MEN’S TEAM: Best of luck to the junior men's football panel, sponsored by Joe Simon Home, Garden and Build, who play Ballinameen in the second round of the league on Saturday, April 6th, in Ardcarne Park at 6 p.m..
UNDERAGE: Best of luck to the U-16 boys who hope to finally get their league campaign underway this week. They were due to play St. Dominic's in the Division Two League at Knockcroghery at 7 p.m. on Easter Monday. In Division Four, they are scheduled to play Kilmore/Shannon Gaels on Thursday, April 4th in Ballyfarnon at 7 p.m..
CÚL CAMP IN COOTEHALL: This summer, St. Michael's GAA Club will host a Kellogg's Cúl Camp in Ardcarne Park, Cootehall, running from Monday, July 8th to Friday, July 12th. Online booking will open soon at www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie. Further details will be available on the club’s social media pages. Roscommon GAA is looking for coaches for this year’s Cúl camps. Coaches must be aged 18 years and over. E-mail padraic.mitchell.chg.roscommon@gaa.ie if interested.
LGFA: The junior ladies’ footballers suffered their first loss of the season against a strong St. Faithleach's side on Sunday last. Two goals just before the half-time break helped the visitors to a commanding 12-point lead. Undaunted, the home side produced a strong third quarter, which saw the deficit reduced to just four points. But the Ballyleague side steadied the ship and sealed the win on a full-time scoreline of St. Michael's/St. Ronan's 2-4, St. Faithleach's 4-7. The next outing for the team is away to Oran on Sunday next, April 7th, at 11 a.m. in Rockfield.
UNDERAGE GIRLS: The U-16 girls resume their Division One League campaign with a home game against Pádraig Pearses at 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 7th.
The U-12 girls get their season underway next weekend with games away to Boyle at 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 7th (2013s), and at home to Roscommon Gaels at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 8th (2012s). Best of luck to all the teams. Support would be greatly appreciated.
JUNIOR QUIZ: A huge thank to you to everyone who supported the quiz in aid of Act for Meningitis last Thursday, which raised €760 for the charity.
WELL DONE ANN: The club congratulates Ann Wynne on winning a bronze medal at the European Indoor Athletics Championships last week.
SYMPATHY: The club extend its sympathy to the Kenny family, Stonepark, Roscommon, on the passing of Rita Kenny. The club also extends its sympathy to everyone in Kilbride GAA Club on the passing of Rian Sheridan. As a mark of respect, a minute’s silence was held before last Saturday’s O’Gara Cup game against Creggs. May they Rest In Peace.
NEW APP: A reminder to sign up for the new Strokestown GAA Club App, which can be downloaded on the App Store or Google Play Store by searching “Strokestown GAA” to keep up with all the latest news and updates.
MEMBERSHIP: Club membership for 2024 is now due. Prices are €80 for a single, €40 for a student, and €50 for a non-playing member; Minor Board, €40 for one child, €60 for two or more children.
SOCIAL DANCING: The club will continue its social dancing on Monday, April 8th, in the Scoil Mhuire Assembly Hall, with Damien Davis providing the tunes at 9 p.m.. Admission is €10 and everyone is welcome to attend. Looking forward to what should be another great night’s entertainment.
ACADEMY: The Academy continues this Saturday on the training field at 9.30 a.m.. These sessions cater for U-6, U-8 and U-10 players. Everyone is welcome. The club looks forward to meeting the future stars of Strokestown GAA.
FIXTURES: Thursday, April 4th, U-14 Division Three League v Tulsk in Strokestown at 7 p.m.. Friday, April 5th, Division One O’Rourke Cup v Fuerty in Strokestown at 8 p.m.. Saturday, April 6th, Division Four League v St. Faithleach’s ‘B’ in Ballyleague at 6 p.m.. Monday, April 8th, U-16 Division Three League v Tulsk in Strokestown at 7 p.m..
LGFA: Hard luck to the junior ladies’ footballers who narrowly lost out by 5-9 to 5-7 against Four Roads. On Sunday next, April 7th, the juniors are away to St. Faithleach’s, the U-16s are away to St. Barry’s at 4 p.m. and the U-12s are away to Castlerea St. Kevin’s at 6 p.m.. The club wishes all its teams every success.
O’ROURKE CUP: The senior men’s football team defeated Elphin by 1-10 to 0-8 in the O’Rourke Cup on Saturday last. Team: A. Dowd, D. Kennedy, T. Devine, E. Nolan, O. Hestor, S. McDermott, C. Cafferky (0-1), D. Higgins, S. Ryan (0-2), C. Cregg (1-1), K. Higgins (0-2), J. Higgins (0-2), J. McDonnell, T.J. Hannon (0-2). Subs: T. Gill, C. Sampey, C. Cafferkey, J. McDermott.
TANSEY CUP: The junior men’s footballers recorded a solid 0-12 to 0-7 victory against St. Ronan’s in the third round of the Tansey Cup on Sunday last. Team: N. Gaffrey, J. Lavin, T. Devine, D. Carney, J. Murren, A. Freyne, T. McCann (0-2), J. McDermott, C. Sampey (0-1), T.J. Hannon, D. Higgins, D. Cafferkey (0-1), R. Higgins (0-3), E. Harrington, C. Harrington (0-1). Subs: S. Ryan (0-1), C. Kennedy (0-1). The fourth round of both the senior and junior football leagues will take place on the weekend of April 13th. Fixtures for the ladies’, men’s and underage teams are posted on the club’s social media channels.
LOTTO: There was no jackpot winner in the lotto draw on March 30th. €20 winners were Joe Harrington, Pat and Hillary Tully, Sarah O’Connor, Michael Hanily and Michael Tully. The draw for a jackpot of €3,500 will take place on Saturday, April 6th. Tickets are available online through Clubforce, the Clubforce app or from local outlets. Online ticket sales for next week’s draw close at 8.30 p.m. on Saturday evening. The club thanks everyone for their support.
TUMBLING PADDIES: The Tumbling Paddies will be taking centre stage in St. Nathy’s College Hall on Friday, April 12th. Tickets are selling fast for this gig that is almost sold out gig, so don't be disappointed and get yours today. Check out the club’s social media channels for details.
