LGFA All-Stars, Dominic's in Connacht camgie final, Scór na nÓg success
Gary, Saoirse, Roisín and Ann Wynne, Boyle, at the Roscommon LGFA All-Star Awards Night in the Abbey Hotel. Picture: Michelle Hughes Walsh
WELL DONE: The club would like to congratulate senior club members Katelyn Lynch and Tara O’Brien who were on the ATU team that defeated UCG in the Third Level Colleges’ League semi-final on Thursday last. The club wishes them the best of luck in the final. Congratulations to club player Ciara Dowd who was chosen as one of the All-Stars on the LGFA Senior Championship Team for 2025. The club would also like to congratulate Tara Naughton who was chosen on the Irish Shinty team that played Scotland recently. It was a great honour for Tara to represent her country.
AGM: The club’s AGM will be held on Wednesday, November 19th, in the community centre at 8 p.m.. All players and members over 18 are invited to attend.
LOTTO NEWS: There was no jackpot winner in the recent lotto draw. Two match three winners were Ursula Feely and Ciarán Sheerin. The jackpot stands at €8,100. Play online on the Boyle GAA App or in various outlets locally.
LGFA ALL-STARS: Congratulations to Megan McKeon and Aisling Feely who were both named on the Roscommon LGFA Senior All-Stars Team for 2025. Congratulations also to all the other nominees from Boyle LGFA.
NATIONAL CLUB DRAW: Please support Boyle GAA Club by purchasing tickets for the National Club Draw. Every penny raised through ticket sales goes straight back to the club. There are some fantastic prizes to be won. Tickets can be purchased through the Boyle GAA App or through any club representative.
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS FUNDRAISER: Help Boyle GAA, LGFA and Boyle Camogie to support a great cause by donating empty cans and bottles to the Christmas Re-Turn bins located at the Abbey Park. All monies raised will go to Boyle Christmas Lights who do such a fantastic job in lighting up the town for the Christmas period.
LOTTO: There was no winner of the lotto jackpot. Lucky dip winners were Eithne McLoughlin, Nicola Devine, Liam Freyne, John Kennedy and Derval Flynn. The jackpot for Friday evening’s draw in Mulvihill’s Bar is €6,400. The club would like to remind everyone that annual lotto tickets are now on sale. For €100 (less than €2 a week), be in with a chance to win the weekly jackpot. Every ticket helps Castlerea St. Kevin’s develop its facilities for everyone and support players from youth to adult levels under the “One Club” model. All the teams represented the club with great distinction, and this culminated with the minors winning the league and championship double for the second successive year.
AGM: This year’s AGM will be held in the clubhouse on December 6th at 6 p.m.. Everyone is welcome.
SCÓR NA NÓG: Elphin GAA Club hosted the county Scór na nÓg finals at a packed Elphin Community Centre on Saturday evening last. Competitors from north and south of the county wowed the audience with their performances. The standard in every category was tremendous. Elphin’s Mick Rock played his part of Fear on Tí brilliantly. Afterwards Roscommon GAA Vice-Chairperson, Tom Murray, thanked Elphin GAA Club and the County Scór Committee, led by Kilmore’s Clare Connellan, for facilitating a tremendous showcase of culture and talent in the county. Elphin took home two titles — Music Group and Set Dancing — and will go on to represent their club and county in Connacht in two weeks’ time. Well done to all the Elphin competitors and to all those who took part. A huge thanks to the parents and members of the Elphin Set Dancing Club who provided refreshments and shop facilities, and stewarded the hall. Special thanks to Seánie Lambert for all his work before and on the night.
AGM: The club’s AGM will take place on Saturday, November 29th, in the Day Care Centre at 7.30 p.m.
GOAL MILE: The Goal Mile takes place on Sunday, December 7th, at 1 p.m. in the Orchard. Registration is from 12.30 p.m..
FUNDRAISER: Thank you to everyone who has bought a seat so far. Those who would like to make a make a donation, purchase a seat or advertise their business should contact any member of the executive or Aidan Brady on 087 9188293. Help Elphin GAA Club to build on the excellent progress of recent years and create facilities that will benefit all ages in the community. With everyone’s support, the club aims to raise €200,000 to help make the vision a reality. For more information, visit elphingaa.com/orchardproject.
LGFA ALL-STARS: Well done to Helena Cummins and Sheila Brady who were selected on the Roscommon LGFA Intermediate Team of the Year. Helena was selected as goalkeeper and Sheila was chosen at full-forward. Michael Glaveys had four other nominees — Roisín Hussey and Shauna Fleming in defence, and forwards Collette Keane and Niamh Fleming. The awards were presented at a gala banquet in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon Town, on Friday evening. This was the first ever Team of the Year awards night and it was a great success with over 300 people in attendance.
SCHOOLS’ BLITZ: A very successful schools’ blitz was held in Peadar Earley Memorial Park last week. Children from schools in the parish attended the blitz, which was organised by Roscommon GAA.
U-20 FINAL: Best of luck to the Éire Óg\Michael Glaveys U-20 football team who play Roscommon Gaels in their Division One championship final on Saturday week at 1 p.m..
RETIRED: Former Roscommon ladies’ footballer, Joanne Cregg from Michael Glaveys, has announced her retirement from the Fremantle Dockers AFLW team. Joanne played for three years for the Dockers and was the first Roscommon woman to play professional AFLW.
LISANISKEY NS: The Lisaniskey NS GoFundMe page is live. Thank you to everyone who has donated. For those who would still like to donate, check out the club’s social media channels.
GOLF SOCIETY: Oran GAA Golf Society will commence its outings over the winter. Those interested in joining should contact Billy at 083 1047433 or Mick at 086 3874276.
U-20 FINAL: The Oran/St. Croan’s U-20 footballers play neighbours Kilbride in the county final on Saturday next in Lisnamult at 4 p.m.. The club has never won back-to-back titles at this level. Best wishes to Charlie, Tommy and the panel in their endeavour to make history. Support would be appreciated.
CAMOGIE: The Athlone Chimney Repairs and Billy King Pharmacy junior camogie team were beaten by Westport, 3-22 to 0-8, in their Connacht semi-final in Westport last Saturday. The girls still have the All-Ireland Series to come, with fixture details to be confirmed. These will be shared on social media once known. Thanks to Michael Grenham, Hubert Darcy and Aidan Fallon for their work preparing the pitch to make sure that Pearses could host the fixture after several days of heavy rain last week alongside setting up the function room. Thanks also to everyone who prepared and served the post-match refreshments for the teams.
AGM SEASON: The LGFA AGM took place recently. The camogie, minor and adult hurling AGM takes place on Tuesday, November 18th. The camogie AGM gets underway at 7.15 p.m.. The minor and adult football AGMs will take place on Friday, November 21st, at 8 p.m.. The club AGM will take place on Wednesday, November 26th, at 8 p.m. in the clubhouse. All are welcome to attend these important end-of-year meetings to start planning for 2026.
LOTTO: There was no winner of the jackpot in the recent draw. Congratulations to Tedi Kelly, c/o John Kelly, who matched three numbers. The jackpot stands at €9,100. Support the lotto by purchasing a ticket via Clubforce or in Dolan’s Centra; Killeen’s Togher; Naughton’s Garage; Moycarn Lodge, Tony Carroll’s, from any of the regular weekly lotto ticket sellers, by contacting Rory Curley/Hubert Darcy, or by calling to the clubhouse on Monday between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. where weekly or yearly lotto tickets are available.
SCÓR NEWS: Well done to all the club’s Scór na nÓg participants who took part in the county final in Elphin on Saturday evening. Pádraig Pearses had finalists in the recitation, novelty act and quiz categories. Congratulations to Miriam Darcy in recitation/storytelling and the novelty act group — Erin Arru, Aoibhín Seale, Miriam Darcy, Katie Grenham, Katie Killeen, Ailbhe Glynn Desmond, Kate Killeen Lyons and Oisín Murphy — on winning both their categories and capturing two county titles for Pádraig Pearses. The Connacht Scór finals will take place in Loughrea on November 29th. Well done also to the Tráth na gCeist participants who also took part in Saturday evening’s county final. Many thanks to the voluntary coaches who have helped these young people with their roles — Tom Costello, Aisling O’Sullivan, Hubert Darcy, Geraldine Sheeran, Hugh Collins, Mary Darcy and Oisín Seale.
COOKING THROUGH IRISH: Pádraig Pearses GAA Club, in conjunction with Glór na nGael, and The Joe MacDonagh Foundation are holding free Irish cooking classes for club members from secondary school students to all ages. They take place every Thursday evening at 7.30 p.m. between October 23rd to December 4th. Come along and practice your Irish while learning to cook such delights like tea brac, Christmas treats, curry etc. For further information, contact Mary Darcy on 085 7760652.
TRÓCAIRE FUNDRAISER: Tom Corbett, along with fellow Pádraig Pearses singers and musicians, is hosting a Trócaire fundraiser night on Saturday, November 22nd, at 9.30 p.m. in the clubhouse. Please come and support a very worthy cause and enjoy a great night of musical entertainment.
SANTA VISIT: Dadaí na Nollaig will make his annual visit to Woodmount on Saturday, December 6th, at 3 p.m.. Please not change of date.
CÉILÍ: The next Céilí in the clubhouse will take place on Saturday, November 29th, at 9 p.m..
GOAL MILE: The annual Goal Mile returns to Pádraig Pearses this year on Christmas Day from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.. With only 19 such events taking place across Connacht and only three in County Roscommon, the club is indebted to Antoinette Gallagher and her team for continuing to organise this great community event at the club grounds. All are welcome to attend, and make a contribution to Goal on the day.
SOCIAL DANCING: As part of the Pádraig Pearses GAA Healthy Club programme, jiving and social dancing continues on Wednesdays from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. for the next few months. All are welcome.
U-20 FINAL: The last competitive game of the year awaits next weekend when the U-20 footballers play Tulsk in the Division Three final. The game is fixed for Saturday evening next in Strokestown with a 5 p.m. throw-in. Support would be appreciated.
LAST MAN STANDING: Tickets are being circulated for this year’s Last Person Standing, with the usual monster €1,000 prize up for grabs. Entry forms are available locally. Contact any club manager, official or Chris on 087 6597573 for tickets. The closing date for entries is Friday, November 28th, at 6 p.m.. Revolut and WhatsApp entries are available this year.
LGFA NEWS: As the year ends for the girls, the club acknowledges and thanks the outgoing management team who have stepped down. Gerard, Kyana and Darrell played a big part in the girls’ intermediate success in 2025. Congratulations to the players on the intermediate ladies’ football panel that were honoured at the recent LGFA All-Star awards. While there are brilliant individuals on the team, the strength is, as always, in the collective, and that has been borne out with the results this year.
CONNACHT SEMI-FINAL: Hard luck to the junior men’s football team who were defeated by Kiltimagh in their Connacht semi-final in Ballyforan on Sunday last. The game finished all square, 1-14 to 2-11, after extra time before St. Croan’s lost out 3-2 on penalties. The team and management have enjoyed a great journey this season, winning the county title, securing their intermediate status for next year and providing everyone in the club with great memories.
MCGLYNN CUP: Congratulations to the U-15 combination team that defeated Michael Glaveys/Éire Óg to win McGlynn Cup on Sunday morning. The game finished Oran/St. Croan’s 4-6, Michael Glaveys/Éire Óg 1-9. It was a great way to finish the season.
FIXTURES: Best of luck to the St. Croan’s/Oran U-20 football team and their management in their Division Two Championship final against Kilbride in Lisnamult on Saturday next at 4 p.m..
AGM NEWS: The St. Croan’s LGFA AGM will take place on Friday, November 21st. The St. Croan’s Senior AGM will take place on Saturday, December 6th, at 6 p.m.. The St. Croan’s Minor AGM will take place on Thursday, November 28th. All AGMs are at 8 p.m. in the Old School House, Ballintubber.
CLOTHES COLLECTION: The next LGFA clothes collection will take place on Wednesday morning, November 19th, at Enfield pitch. Bags can be left in the shed inside the gate at Enfield. The club thanks everyone for their continued support.
CONDOLENCES: The club wishes to offer its condolences to ladies’ player Anna Gooney, and Paul Gooney and family on the passing of Paul’s father John. May he Rest In Peace.
JUNIOR FOOTBALLERS: Best of luck to the Junior B footballers in their county final against Michael Glaveys in Ballyforan on Friday next at 8 p.m..
SCÓR NA NÓG: A great evening of entertainment ensued at the Scór na nÓg county final in Elphin on Saturday evening. Naomh Dominic was well represented across seven of the eight disciplines. Well done to everyone who took part and performed brilliantly. Thanks also to everyone who came to support. Rince Foirne (Figure Dancing), Naomh Dominic A: Hannah O’Connor, Jane Casey, Alisha Connaughton, Eva Rose, Beattie, Gemma Casey, Aoibheann Miley, Emily Donnelly, Sorcha Miley; Naomh Dominic B: Sarah Munnelly, Ella O'Connor, Mia Connaughton, Eimear Ni Chasaide, Violet Wright Looby, Oonagh Finneran, Kate Naughton, Aoibheann O'Driscoll. Amhránaóicht Aonair (Solo Singing), Gemma Casey; Aithriseoireacht/Sceálaíocht (Recitation/Storytelling), Naomh Dominic A: Lilly Morgan, Naomh Dominic B: Eoghan Bunn; Bailéad Ghrupa (Ballad Group),Naomh Dominic A: Anna Fallon, Oonagh Finneran, Sienna Devaney, Naomh Dominic B: Leah Marie Leonard, Emma Leonard, Sophie Ann Leonard, Finn Murphy and Callum Downey; Nuachleas (Novelty Act): Naomh Dominic A: Sophie Ann Leonard, Sarah Munnelly, Alex McEvoy, Senan Conlon, Leonore Dolan, Mollie Beirne, TJ Gilleran, Orla Beirne, Naomh Dominic B: Eabhan Killine, Callum Downey, Conor Cash, Finn Murphy, Leah Marie Leonard, Emma Leonard, Bronagh Naughton, Nessa Beirne; Ceol Uirlise (Instrumental Music), Kate Naughton, Maria Naughton, Eimear Ní Chathasaigh, Caoimhe Ní Chathasaigh, Sibheail Ní Mhainnin; Tráth na gCeist (Table Quiz), Team 1: Eimear Ni Chasaide, Laoise Bunn, Tadgh Diffley, Senan Conlon, Kate Bolton; Team 2: Ailin Dowling, Dessie Kelly, Paddy Flynn, Michael Naughton, larla O’Mannin. Best of luck to the Rince Foirne and Amhránaóicht Aonair who are through to the Connacht final on November 29th in the Temperance Hall, Loughrea.
SCÓR NA NÓG: Congratulations to St. Michael's Ballad Group who won the county final of Scór na nÓg on Saturday evening. Well done to Aoibhinn Beirne, Robyn McGarry, Caoimhe McLoughlin, Lilly Harte and Eoin Christie. Thanks to Annmarie Harte for all her work with Scór.
ANNUAL DRAW: The St. Michael’s Super Fuel and Holiday Draw is now live for 2025. Once again, the club has a superb range of highly attractive prizes, thanks to the support of its generous sponsors. There are three fuel prices, including the iconic trailer of firewood, three overseas holidays across three continents — Australia, America and Europe — four domestic holidays, five hotel breaks and a robot hoover. Tickets are available online and from all club members. Cards are currently being distributed to all club members and local outlets. All club members are requested to come on board to assist in selling cards and helping at the sale days in shops coming up to the draw on December 30th.
CONCUSSION TALK: Patrick McGreevy, paramedic, is giving a one-hour talk on concussion on this Wednesday, November 19th, in the Ardcarne Park Complex at 7 p.m.. Patrick is certified to give these talks through the GAA. He recently gave a very in-depth First Aid course to members/players. It is vital that as many people who can attend do so. Contact Agnes on 086 8761457 if planning to attend.
AGM SEASON: St. Michael's/St. Ronan's LGFA will hold its AGM on Tuesday, November 25th, in Ardcarne Park, Cootehall, at 8 p.m.. The AGM of St. Michael’s GAA Club will take place in Ardcarne Park on Saturday, November 29th (time to be confirmed). All motions and nominations should be submitted no later than Sunday, November 23rd, in writing or by e-mail to secretary.stmichaels.roscommon@gaa.ie.
CELEBRATIONS: St. Michael’s and St. Ronan’s GAA and LGFA is delighted to announce an evening of celebration in honour of the Junior B ladies’ footballers who won a first county title in 2025. The celebration night will take place in Kilronan Castle on Saturday, January 10th, 2026. This special evening will include a three-course dinner, the presentation of medals, and a programme of entertainment befitting this milestone achievement.
NEW ARRIVALS: Congratulations to club members Niall and Aoife Roche on the birth of their baby boy, Eánna Seán Roche. Congratulations also to Aoife and Barry Walsh on the birth of their baby boy during the week.
LOTTO: There was no winner of the lotto jackpot last weekend. Consolation prizes were won by the following, €70, Paul Regan, Keadue; €30, Leo Flynn, c/o Roddy's; €20, Madeline Tansey, Geevagh; €20, Kitty and Ann, Geevagh; €20, Fiona O’Neill, Keadue. The jackpot will be €15,200 for Sunday evening’s draw. Enter the lotto online at www.stronansgaa.com. Simply select four numbers between 1 and 30 along with payment details.
AGM: The club’s AGM will be held on Friday, December 5th, in Ballyfarnon Community Centre at 8 p.m..
CLUB APP: Download the new club app to stay up to date with all the latest news, fixtures and results. Download the ‘ClubZap’ app from the App Store or Google Play Store on your mobile device and follow Strokestown.
INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALLERS: Congratulations to the Sportsman’s Inn and Hanly’s Eurospar sponsored men’s team who qualified for the Connacht Club Intermediate Football Championship final a good win over Allen Gaels of Leitrim on Saturday last. The club wishes the lads and their management team of Pearse McGinley, Conor Silke, Ronan Owens, Gary Tynan and Basil Mannion the very best of luck as they face Kilmeena from Mayo in the final on Sunday in Castlebar at 1.30 p.m.. Panel: Niall Curley, Dillan Casey, Dylan Owens, Timmy Gibbons, Ciarán Regan, Seán Mullooly, David Neary, Colm Neary, Fionn Cusack, Mikey Kavanagh, Kevin Finn, Colin Compton, Shane McGinley, Keith Murphy, Diarmuid McGann, Cathal Feehily, Luke Kelly, Cian Corcoran, Evan Moran, Seán McDonnell, Andrew Jordan, Tony Lavin, Stephen Tighe, Cathal Lavin, Niall Moran, Conor Kelly, Oisín Cusack, Adam Tighe, Michael Fallon, Aidan Shiel, Luke Corcoran, Martin Parker, Kevin Curley, Jack Fallon, Aaron Convey.
SYMPATHY: The club extends its deepest sympathy to the O’Brien and Shiel families on the recent passing of Tom.
THANK YOU: The club thanks everyone who has donated so far to the GoFundMe page, supporting the county intermediate champions during their Connacht campaign. For anyone who would still like to support, the link to donate can be found on the club’s social media pages and on the club app.
COUNTY FINAL: Best of luck to the club's U-20 football team and management who take on Kilglass/St. Barry's in the Division Three championship final on Saturday evening in Strokestown at 5 p.m.. Support would be appreciated.
QUIZ: The club's annual family quiz takes place on Sunday evening in Kilmurry Hall at 5 p.m.. All ages are welcome to attend.
CONDOLENCES: Sincere sympathy to Stephanie and Coman Shiel, and the extended O'Brien family, on the loss of Stephanie’s father, Tom O’Brien, recently. Tom played for St. Brendan's in the 1950s. May he Rest In Peace.
CAMOGIE: Congratulations to the Tulsk Camogie Club's adult ladies’ and management team on capturing the Junior B Championship title recently.
LGFA ALL-STARS: Congratulations are also in order for the four St. Mary's players that were chosen on the Roscommon LGFA Junior All-Stars Team of the Year — Aisling Callaghan, Shona Hanly, Sandra Keane and Hannah Moylan. A super achievement ladies, well done.
