Chris O'Dowd Challenge; league matches round-up and club fundraisers
Male medal winners from the Chris O'Dowd 5k/10k Challenge in Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle, on Sunday last. L-r: Fiachra O'Dowd, 2nd; Brian Farrell, 1st, and Colm Corcoran, 3rd. Picture: Bernie O'Farrell
TANSEY CUP: The Benetti Menswear sponsored junior football team were defeated by Roscommon Gaels in the Tansey Cup on Friday evening. They are away to St. Aidan’s on Wednesday evening at 8 p.m..
50/50 DRAW: The club’s monthly 50/50 draw took place in The Moylurg Inn, Boyle, on Sunday night. The jackpot was €1,935. Congratulations to the winner, Golly O'Neill. Thank you to hosts, The Moylurg, and everyone who supported the draw. Thanks also to sponsors The Peppermill Restaurant, Roscommon and The Crossbar, Ballinameen. The next draw will take place in The Four Provinces on June 22nd.
SUMMER DRAW: The club launched its 2025 summer draw recently. The first prize is flights, match tickets and five nights' accommodation in New York for the Roscommon v New York game in next year's Connacht championship. There are many more brilliant prizes to be won. Tickets can be purchased on the club app or, alternatively, contact any executive member.
THE ROSSIES: The club would like to wish the Roscommon senior football team the best of luck against Meath on Saturday evening.
LOTTO: There was no winner of the lotto jackpot in last weekend’s draw. One match three winner was Ann Bushell. The jackpot stands at €5,600 — purchase tickets online through the club app Boyle GAA or in various local outlets.
LGFA NEWS: The U-14 Division One team will play Kilglass/Kilmore on May 27th in the Abbey Park. Both Boyle U-12 teams play Pádraig Pearses in the Abbey Park on May 29th at 7 p.m..
ADULT TEAMS: The Cooney Motors sponsored junior men’s team will play Strokestown in the eighth round of the Doormotion Division Three League (Tansey Cup) on May 30th in Strokestown at 8 p.m.. The McGovern Civils sponsored senior men’ team will play Castlerea St. Kevin’s in the Cora Systems Division One O’Rourke Cup on May 27th in the Abbey Park at 8 p.m..
OTHER NEWS: Best of luck to everyone participating in the Community Games at the weekend, especially club members from Boyle GAA.
LOTTO: There was no winner of the lotto jackpot in last weekend’s draw. Lucky dip winners were Eithne McLoughlin, Connie Carty, Ailing Foley, Mary Earley and Wayne Harries. Next week’s jackpot stands at €15,100 for the draw in Mulvihill’s.
O’ROURKE CUP: Well done to the senior footballers and management on a great 3-12 to 0-17 win against Michael Glaveys in Ballinlough on Wednesday evening. The next game is against Boyle in the Abbey Park on Tuesday evening at 8 p.m..
GAMES: Best of luck to the junior footballers who play Clann na nGael B in Johnstown on Friday evening at 8 p.m.. The seniors take on St. Michael’s in their next Division Two League game on Wednesday evening in the Orchard at 8 p.m..
LOTTO: The club’s lotto jackpot stands at €8,800. Tickets can be purchased online or in local shops. The draw takes place every Monday evening via Facebook live.
LGFA NEWS: The U-12s played their fourth game of the league against St. Brigid’s in Kiltoom on Sunday evening. Both teams produced a good display with many excellent skills, despite some heavy showers. It was a super effort by all the girls. Team: Eimear O’Rourke, Chloe Suffin, Jasmine Khan, Aoibhinn Mullarkey, Ella Costello, Rosín Mullarkey, Isobel Farrell, Aimee Glynn, Meabh Lohan, Georgia Hannon, Dillie Glynn, Sarah Tarmey, Niamh Sexton, Ruth Sexton, Kate Leonard. The girls play Kilmore/Kilglass in Kilbride in their next game on Sunday evening at 6 p.m..
LEAGUE QUARTER-FINAL: The intermediate ladies’ footballers were comprehensively beaten by St. Brigid’s in Kiltoom on Sunday morning. They face a relegation play-off against St. Dominic’s on Sunday, June 22nd. Team: Ciara Cronin, Aoibhinn Neary, Niamh Tully, Aoife McLoughlin, Grace Dowling, Caoimhe Neary, Mairead Tully, Aisling Shanagher, Ellen Tully, Aoife Tully, Ivannah Tully, Fiona Tully, Clara Tully, Casey Keane, Carla Griffin. Subs: Ciara Maguire for C. Tully, Robyn Dowling for I. Looby. The U-14 team play their final round game on Thursday evening against Western Gaels in Frenchpark at 7 p.m..
ADULT GAMES: The next O’Gara Cup game is this Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. against Tulsk in Kilmore. The junior game didn't go ahead against Kilglass Gaels last weekend. They are due to play Éire Óg this Friday evening in Kilmore at 8 p.m.. This season’s intermediate championship fixtures have been confirmed. Kilmore will be at home to Pádraig Pearses in Kilmore on August 2nd at 6 p.m.. The second game is away to Fuerty on August 17th at 2 p.m.. The match against Éire Óg on August 30th is fixed for Frenchpark at 6 p.m..
UNDERAGE NEWS: Best of luck to the Kilmore/Shannon Gaels U-14 Division Two team who face Éire Óg/Michael Glaveys in the league final in Ballinameen on Tuesday evening at 7.30 p.m.. Hard luck to the Kilmore/Shannon Gaels U-16 team who were defeated in the Division One League final by Roscommon Gaels on Monday last.
ROUNDERS: Congratulations to the club’s Carroll Consultancy mixed and men’s rounders teams on their excellent start to the championship. They defeated Elphin in both games.
HEALTHY CLUB: Kilmore Healthy Club is organising a parish day out to Dublin on Thursday, June 12th. The event is for anyone over the age of 40. The plan will include the following: depart from Kilmore at approximately 8.30 a.m. on coach; visit Dáil Éireann for a tour and a cup of tea; travel to the Guinness Storehouse for a visit and tour; travel back to Cox’s in Dromod for dinner that evening. The approximate cost will be €90 per person, which will include travel, the tours and dinner in Cox’s. Anyone interested in going should text Brian Carroll on 087 2420896 or Clare Connellan on 087 9471081 before this Tuesday evening. Numbers need to be confirmed for tours etc.
LOTTO: There was no winner of the €4,100 lotto jackpot on Sunday evening’s draw. Caroline Martin and Ann McMahon matched three numbers.
U-13 FOOTBALLERS: The U-13 footballers defeated Kilconly by 2-6 to 0-6 on Friday last, making it four wins out of five. Thanks to Kilconly for a great game and to all the support from the sideline. Next up is Kilkerrin/Clonberne next Friday evening in Clonberne at 6.30 p.m..
U-15 FOOTBALLERS: Northern Gaels played Athenry in Glinsk on May 20th. Despite having only 15 lads togged, it was a 15-a-side game. The weather was a bit cooler but it was still a lovely evening for a football match. Northern Gaels played with the wind in the first half but they trailed at half time by 1-8 to 0-3. In the second half, Athenry scored some early goals to kill off the game and won the match comfortably. But great credit goes to the Northern Gaels lads. They put in a massive effort from the throw-in to the final whistle. It was a credit to this group of players that they never gave up against an Athenry team that, in reality, should be playing in a higher division. Thanks to Glinsk GAA Club for the use of the pitch and facilities and thanks also to the Glinks lads for pushing back their training session to allow the game to go ahead. Thanks to Athenry for the match and for the great support from the sideline. The team are away to Ballinasloe this Tuesday. Throw in is at 7 p.m.. Support would be appreciated.
OTHER NEWS: The club shop is now open for orders. It will close on May 30th. Check out the club’s Facebook page for further details. Congratulations to some of the club’s younger players who made their First Holy Communion in Williamstown on Saturday. It is hoped that they enjoyed a wonderful day with their family and friends.
CÚL CAMP: The Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp is in Williamstown GAA grounds from July 14th to 18th. Booking is done online through Cúl camps and is on a first come basis only. Note that Williamstown is not listed yet for making a booking. Please keep an eye on the club’s Facebook page and WhatsApp groups for upcoming match fixtures and training schedules.
FUNDRAISER: A club fundraising race night to raise money to fund team preparation across all codes will take place in the clubhouse on Sunday, June 1st, at 8 p.m.. Tickets to purchase a horse have been distributed to all boards and can be purchased from any adult player from the hurling, camogie, men's and ladies football squads. Thanks to the main event sponsor Poppy Fields Cafe, Athlone, and Feature Race Sponsor Liffey Meats.
NEW YORK TRIP: Pádraig Pearses is running a trip to New York in April 2026 to coincide with the Roscommon v New York match. The club is proposing a four-night trip from Thursday, April 2nd, and returning on Monday, April 6th, arriving home on Tuesday morning, April 7th. Staying in a central Manhattan hotel, the package will include flights hotel and airport transfers. The cost is approximately €1,680 per person. Contact Anne Lohan on 087 7678196 or Yvonne Cunniffe on 086 8773370 if interested.
FIXTURES: O’Rourke v Oran in Woodmount on Tuesday, May 27th, at 8 p.m.. Camogie Junior League v Tulsk in Woodmount on Friday, May 30th, at 7 p.m.. O’Rourke Cup v St. Brigid’s on Kiltoom on Friday, June 6th, at 8 p.m.. O’Gara Cup v Shannon Gaels in Woodmount on Saturday, June 7th, at 7.30 p.m.. Senior Hurling League v Roscommon Gaels/St. Dominic’s on Sunday, June 8th (time to be confirmed).
THE ROSSIES: Best of luck to the Roscommon senior footballers, especially Pádraig Pearses players David Murray, Declan Kenny, Ronan Daly and Niall Daly against Meath on Saturday in the Hyde at 6 p.m.. The Roscommon U-17 footballers, including Pearses representatives Michael Brooks, Jack Brooks, John Price, Enda Browne and Padraig Kelly (selector) continue their preparations for their All-Ireland quarter-final against Louth on the weekend after next. Hard luck to the Roscommon U-17 hurlers, including Pearses players Donnacha Monaghan, Jack Kelly, Niall Doran, Emmett Killeen, Kealan Doran and Jason Carty, who were beaten by Laois on a scoreline of 2-23 to 2-11 in their Celtic Challenge Cup semi-final in Portlaoise on Saturday. Well done to the panel of players and management for a great effort. Best of luck to the Roscommon senior hurling panel and management in their Nickey Rackard Cup final against Mayo in Croke Park on Saturday, especially Pearses players Darragh Finn, Seán Canning, Daniel Staunton, Jack Ryan and Keelan Ryan.
RESULTS: The Kilmore/Shannon Gaels (KSG) U-16 Division One team were narrowly defeated by Roscommon Gaels in the league final. The U-14 girls were defeated by Michael Glaveys. The junior ladies’ team defeated Clann na nGael on a scoreline of 4-8 to 2-5. The Kilmore/Shannon Gaels (KSG) U-14 Division Two team defeated Kilglass Gaels/St. Barry’s by 4-8 to 1-9. The senior ladies recorded a good win against Western Gaels. The junior men’s team were defeated by Éire Óg.
FIXTURES: Tuesday, May 27th, KSG U-14 Division Two meet Michael Glaveys in the league final in Ballinameen. Best of luck to the team and management. Friday, May 30th, O’Gara Cup v St. Croan’s in Croghan at 8 p.m.. Sunday, June 1st, junior men’s team v Ballinameen in Croghan (time to be confirmed).
CHURCH GATE COLLECTION: Shannon Gaels will hold its annual church gate collections at all parish Masses next weekend. Please support the club as it is carrying out a lot of development work at the moment.
50/50 DRAW: Play online via the Shannon Gaels App or grab an envelope from any of our the local businesses. The weekly draws take place every Sunday night live on Facebook. The winner takes 50 per cent. Last week’s winner was Caroline Monaghan, County Cavan, who won €14,100.
CHRIS O’DOWD CHALLENGE: A big thank you to everyone who took part in the Chris O'Dowd 5k/10k Challenge in Lough Key on Sunday last.
SHOOTING STARS: The Shooting Stars programme takes place every Saturday in Páirc na nGael (Bullfield) for all the club’s young footballers at 11.30 a.m..
RESULTS: Congratulations to the Division Five adult ladies’ footballers who defeated St. Dominic’s to qualify for the semi-final. It ended 1-7 to 2-4 after an exciting game. At the end of extra time, the teams were tied again, 1-13 to 2-10. Next up were 25-metre free kicks, which, once again, ended in a tie with each team scoring three out of five. In sudden death, St. Dominic’s were the first to miss. St. Croan’s converted their final free kick to put them into the last four. This result means that both the Division Two and Division Five adult ladies’ teams have qualified for the semi-finals in four weeks’ time.
FIXTURES: Thursday, May 29th, U-8 blitz involving St. Croan’s, Tulsk and Kilbride in Enfield at 6.30 p.m.; U-10 blitz involving St. Croan’s and St. Brigid’s in Kiltoom at 6.30 p.m.. Friday, May 30th, O’Gara Cup, St. Croan’s v Shannon Gaels in Croghan at 8 p.m.. Saturday, May 31st, U-12 League, St. Croan’s/Oran v Roscommon Gaels in Lisnamult (time to be confirmed). Sunday, June 1st, LGFA U-12 League, St. Croan’s v Michael Glaveys in Enfield at 6 p.m..
UCI WORLD CUP: Congratulations to Richael Timothy who secured two medals at the recent UCI World Cup campaign. Richael won a bronze medal for the road race in Ostend in the opening event, and she secured silver in Italy in the same event. Well done Richael.
CONDOLENCES: St. Croan’s GAA and LGFA would like to offer its condolences to the Keegan and Shanagher families on the recent passing of Mary Jo. It would also like to extend heartfelt sympathies to the Feeney family on the recent passing of Jack.
CÚL CAMP: The St. Croan’s Cúl Camp will take place between July 21st and 25th. Book on the Kelloggs Cúl Camp website.
O’ROURKE CUP: The senior footballers meet Roscommon Gaels in the O’Rourke Cup on Tuesday, May 27th in Knockcroghery at 8 p.m..
FOOTBALL COMMITTEE: The monthly meeting takes place this Thursday, May 29th, in the meeting room at 8 p.m..
LGFA NEWS: The Roscommon Leisure Zone sponsored junior ladies’ footballers played St. Croan’s in their league quarter-final in Enfield on Saturday. When the sides met earlier in the year, St. Dominic’s didn’t have a good day. However, this was a much tighter affair. The sides couldn’t be separated after normal time or extra time, which meant the game was decided by 25-metre kicks. Both sides converted three out of their five kicks, so sudden death was needed where, unfortunately, St. Dominic’s just came up short. Overall, there was nothing between the teams. Well done to the St. Dominic’s girls who never gave up and played a great 80 minutes of football. The team will now focus their attention on the championship later this summer. Meanwhile, the Roscommon Leisure Zone sponsored senior ladies footballers played Clann na nGael in their quarter-final on Sunday. The girls have to give second best and will now face a relegation play-off on Sunday, June 22nd, when they travel to Kilbride.
HURLING: Hard luck to the Roscommon minor hurlers on their Celtic Challenge semi-final defeat against Laois on Saturday. Well done to the three St. Dominic’s players involved — Jack Keane, Jack Kelly, and Thomas Hanley — on a fantastic year of hurling. A special mention to Prionsias Killion and Ollie Hanley for coaching these lads and doing the club proud. Congratulations to the U-12 hurlers who had a fantastic win in Athleague on Sunday, May 25th. They played Athleague/Tremane in a league game where they produced an excellent performance from start to finish. It is fantastic to see the improvements these players are making on a weekly basis.
ADULT FOOTBALLERS: The Joe Simon Home Garden and Build sponsored men’s Division Five team lost out to a stronger Tulsk outfit on Saturday evening. They are back in action away to Kilglass Gaels on Friday at 8 p.m.. Meanwhile, the intermediate footballers travel to Elphin on Wednesday evening for their next O’Gara Cup game at 8 p.m.. Support for both teams would be appreciated.
U-16 BOYS: The U-16 boys team were due to play Roscommon Gaels in their Division Three League semi-final in Lisnamult on Monday (yesterday) evening.
LGFA NEWS: Best of luck to the U-14 girls who are due to play two games this week. The Division Three team are away to Éire Óg in Loughglynn at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 29th, while the Division Five side play Clann na nGael in Ardcarne Park at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 30th. Best of luck to all the girls who are participating in the Roscommon LGFA Player Development Programme for 2025. Well done to their parents for facilitating their involvement.
NATIONAL SCHOOL BLITZ: Children from the club’s national schools in Cootehall, Corrigeenroe and Drumboylan enjoyed a fantastic morning of football at Ardcarne Park on Friday. A huge thanks to CDO David Wynne for organising the blitz with the assistance of Stephen Bohan from Roscommon Coaching and Games alongside some terrific young volunteer referees/coaches from the club and Transition Year students in Abbey College Boyle.
CONGRATULATIONS: The club congratulates junior player, Emma Kelly, who received the Mercy Award in Abbey Community College, Boyle. This prestigious award recognises a student that demonstrates leadership, faith, and a spirit of service and care in their community. The club also congratulates St. Michael’s players who recently won Player of the Year awards with Boyle Celtic FC — Corey Fallon, U-18; Cormac Lee, U-17; James O'Loghlin, U-15; Maura Carty, U-14; Ethan Casey, U-13; Aoife Cryan, U-13; David Shivnen, U-12. They received their awards from Corrigeenroe native and Drogheda United player, James Bolger.
ARDCARNE COMMUNITY GAMES: Congratulations to the U-16 choir team and their manager Anne-Marie Harte on winning the gold medal at the county final in Kilbride on Friday evening. Congratulations also to Aoibheann Beirne, 2nd, and Robyn McGarry, 3rd, in the solo singing competitions. Well done also to Abigail Harrison on coming second in the county gymnastics competition. Best of luck to all the competitors who will take to the track in Ballyleague on Saturday next, May 31st. Athletes from U-8 right up to U-16 will be taking part on the day.
LOTTO: There was no winner of the lotto jackpot in last weekend’s draw. Consolation prizes were won by the following, €70, Shane McNama, Arigna; €30, Niamh Logan, Drumshanbo; €20, Kitty Guihen, Arigna; €20, Mags and Mary, Arigna; €20, Joe McGreevy, Arigna. The jackpot for Sunday evening’s draw stands at €12,700. Tickets can be purchased at any of the local outlets or online at www.stronansgaa.com.
TANSEY CUP: St. Ronan’s play St. Barry's in the Tansey Cup on Friday evening in Kilronan Park at 8 p.m..
MEMBERSHIP: Club membership is due for the year. Senior club, €80 for a single, €100 for a couple, €40 for a student, €50 for a non-playing member; Minor club, €40 for one child, €60 for two or more children. Contact any member of the club committee to sign up.
CLUB APP: Download the new club app to stay up to date with all Strokestown GAA’s latest news, fixtures and results. Download the ‘ClubZap’ app from the App Store or Google Play Store on mobile devices and follow ‘Strokestown’.
THE ROSSIES: Best of luck to Colm Neary and the Roscommon senior footballers who face Meath in Dr. Hyde Park on Saturday evening at 6 p.m..
5 PEAK CHALLENGE: Join the club on this Wednesday on Sliabh Ban at 8 p.m. as preparations for the 5 Peak Challenge commence with training sessions. These sessions for all participants will take place on Sunday at 9 a.m. and Wednesday at 8 p.m.. The meeting point is the first windmill on the way up Sliabh Ban from Ballybeg.
FIXTURES: O’Rourke Cup v Western Gaels in Strokestown at 8 p.m.. Friday, May 30th, Tansey Cup v Boyle B in Strokestown at 8 p.m..
OUTING: The annual Roscommon GAA Social Initiative outing takes place on Saturday, July 19th, to Westport and Achill. Coach leaves Tulsk GAA pitch for Westport at 8.30 a.m.. The outing includes a boat trip on Clew Bay and a visit to Achill Island before returning to Tulsk. Breakfast will be served on arrival at the boat. Dinner will be on the return journey from Achill. The overall cost is €85. For further details or to book a seat, contact Seán Mannion on 086 8388756, Mary Flanagan on 086 0600197 or Kathleen Dixon on 087 4122348.
JUNIOR FOOTBALLERS: The PB Networks sponsored junior footballers recorded a 1-19 to 1-7 win over St. Michael's in their Division Five League game in Cootehall on Saturday evening. The intermediate team play Kilmore in the O’Gara Cup on Wednesday evening at 8 p.m..
U-14 FINAL: The club's U-14 team play Clann na nGael B in the Division Three League final on Tuesday evening in Enfield at 7 p.m.. Best of luck to all involved.
TANSEY CUP: The junior men’s footballers defeated St. Barry’s in the Tansey Cup. Team: N. Gaffrey, T. Devine, D. Carney, T. Drury, L. Kennedy (0-1), D. Ryan, T. McCann, N. Casserly, C. Sampey (0-1), C. Flanagan, S. Ryan (0-1), A. Durr (0-4), R. Higgins (0-2), B. Casserly, E. Harrington (1-1). Subs: R. Mc Garry, A. Freyne, J. Higgins, P. Gaynor (0-1).
FIXTURES: Tuesday, April 27th, senior men’s footballers have an O’Rourke Cup game away to Strokestown at 8 p.m.. Wednesday, May 28th, junior footballers are away to Kilglass Gaels in the Tansey Cup at 8 p.m..
U-16 BOYS: The U-16 boys were in Division Two League final action against Éire Óg/Michael Glaveys in Nash Park on Monday (yesterday) evening. Well done to the lads on reaching the final.
WEDDING BELLS: Congratulations and best wishes to Finbarr Cregg and his new wife Mandy who were married in Lough Rynn Castle on Saturday.
LOTTO: The club congratulates Michelle Cox on winning the lotto jackpot in the draw on May 24th. The jackpot for the draw on Saturday, May 31st, will be €3,000. 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.
