Monthly Archive for December, 2006

City XV 24 County XV 0

Published on December 30, 2006 in Events, Fixtures, Match Reports, News and Senior. Closed

The City side proved too strong for the County team in the annual St. Stephen’s Day fixture in Hamilton Park. The game was played in ideal conditions before the biggest attendance at the venue this season.

Both teams included a number of players who play their rugby elsewhere. Included on the city side were AIL players, Mark Butler (UL Bohs), Paul Gillespie (Dublin University) and Shane Considine (Corinthians) as well as U-20 players Ross Butler (UL Bohs) and Simon Gillespie (UCD). Also in action for the winners were Paul Hogan (Nenagh) and Mark Harrigan (Ballinasloe). The county team had AIL player Niall O’Hara (Buccaneers) as well as Sean Henry (UL Bohs Academy), Jason Coulter(Peterborough RFC), Mark Coulter (Tullamore), Geoffrey Draper (Monkstown) and Buccaneers U-20 Player James Wilson.

The City team led by 12-0 at the interval with Ross Butler and Paul Gillespie crossing for tries while in the second half Butler again dotted down and towards the end scrum-half, Considine scored an opportunist try. Mark Butler landed two conversions.

City XV: M. Butler (UL Bohs), S. Gillespie (UCD), C. Culhane, R. Burrows, R. Butler (UL Bohs), P. Gillespie (Dublin University), S. Considine (Corinthians), P.Hogan (Nenagh), R. Mannion, M. Feeney, J. Livingstone, M. Harrigan (Ballinasloe), J. Sweeney, P. Mullan (C), T. Sweeney. Subs (Used): D. Gerrity.

County XV: M. Quinn, D. Finneran, J. Coulter, G. Foley, G. Boland, N. O’Hara (Buccaneers), B. Leahy (C), S. Henry (UL Bohs), J. Coulter (Peterborough), N. Williams, B. Heath, J. Wilson (Buccaneers),G. Draper (Monkstown), M. Coulter (Tullamore), A. Williams. Subs (All Used): S. Connolly, A. Tansey, S. Kiely, D.Kiely, G. Gormley, D. Draper (Carrick-on-Shannon), T. Kilgannon, M. O’Brien.

Referee: Killian O’Brien (Dublin University)

Sligo Play Ballina in League

Published on December 30, 2006 in Fixtures and Senior. Closed

On Sunday next, (January 7th), Sligo travel to Heffernan Park to play Ballina in the Connacht J1 League. Sligo have injury doubts concerning Cathal Culhane and Andrew Williams who both picked up knocks on St. Stephen’s Day but they will welcome back Joe Sweeney, Warner Wilders and David Gerrity. Victory is vital for both sides as Sligo urgently need the points to remain in contention for League honours, while Ballina will be hoping to move away from the relegation zone.

Second Team in Action

Published on December 30, 2006 in Fixtures and Senior. Closed

Sligo’s Second Team have a home tie in the Connacht Junior 2 League against Creggs also on Sunday next (Kick-off 2.30pm). Victory in this game will move Sligo into contention for League honours.

Successful Draw

Published on December 30, 2006 in News. Closed

The annual Christmas draw organised by former Connacht Branch President, Joe Burgess was very successful. The draw took place at the club’s annual Christmas party in the Glasshouse Hotel on December 20th. The prizewinners are as follows: 1st: Tom O’Leary, 2nd: Martin Feeney, 3rd: Caroline Hynes, 4th: Dora Farrell, 5th: Sheila Golden, 6th: Lynn Eakins, 7th: Andrew Williams, 8th: Padraig Tansey, 9th: Mau Simons. Congratulations to all prizewinners.

Farewell to Jordan

Published on December 30, 2006 in News. Closed

Out-half Jordan Farrington who dislocated his shoulder twice since his arrival here on August 15th last returns to his native New Zealand on Wednesday next, where he will undergo a shoulder operation shortly. Jordan had the misfortune to pick up his first serious injury within 24 hours of his arrival here in a friendly match against Enniskillen. Although he was back in action within 8 weeks and starred against Loughrea and Monivea, he was injured again against OLBC on October 29th. He plans to complete his degree in University and hopes to be back in Sligo for the 08/09 season.

Honour for Killian

Published on December 30, 2006 in News. Closed

Dublin University student, Killian O’Brien who commenced his refereeing career with Sligo RFC, was recently in charge of the U-19 International, Germany V Belguim. Killian has established a reputation of one of Leinster’s most promising young referees.

400 Club Draw November Winners

Published on December 20, 2006 in 400 Club and News. Closed

The winners in the November club members draw are as follows:

1st Prize of €100: Joseph Keyes
2nd Prize of €75: Claire & Simon Davey
3rd Prize of €50: Ray Barlow

Congratulations to all prizewinners.

If you would like to join the club draw please complete and return this application form. Please note that any general club members who wish to purchase International Tickets must also be members of the club draw.

Season's Greetings

Published on December 20, 2006 in News. Closed

The President, Tom Gilligan wishes a Happy Christmas to all club members, players, coaches, sponsors and friends of Sligo rugby. He also extends seasons’s greetings to all former players and members, especially those who live abroad at present.

Annual St. Stephen's Day Game

Published on December 20, 2006 in Fixtures and Senior. Closed

The 33rd Annual City V County game will be held in Hamilton Park on St. Stephen’s Day (kick-off 2.30 pm sharp). The County will be captained by Gavin Foley and the City by Peter Mullan. It is envisaged that a number of Sligo born players, currently playing in the A.I.L will play in the game. Referee will be Killian O’Brien(Dublin University RFC).

Alcohol Free Teenage Disco

Published on December 20, 2006 in Disco and Youth. Closed

The final alcohol free disco of the year will be held in the clubhouse on Friday, December 22nd, commencing at 9 pm. All tickets for the disco have been sold and nobody should present without a ticket, as this is strictly a ticket only event. The event organiser, Peter Gillespie, requires all stewards to attend no later than 8.30 pm.

Club Draw

Published on December 20, 2006 in News and Tickets. Closed

All draw cards, sold and unsold, and all remittances should be returned immediately to the draw organiser, Joe Burgess. The draw takes place at the Christmas party.

Club Party

Published on December 20, 2006 in Events and News. 1 Comment

The Annual Christmas party will be held in the Glasshouse Hotel on Wednesday, December 20th. The evening commences with Presidential drinks at 8 pm. Social Secreatary, Gerry O’Daly and Hotel Manager, Roisín Buckley, daughter of our esteemed First Team Manager, Aiden Buckley, guarantee a memorable evening.

Limavaddy Prove to be too Strong

Published on December 20, 2006 in Match Reports and Senior. Closed

Limvaddy had the upper hand over Sligo in the All-Ireland Junior Cup game played in Limvaddy on Saturday last. While the final score of 22-0 might suggest a facile victory for the home side, the scoreline certainly did scant justice to Sligo.

However, the visitors paid a heavy price for a poor opening quarter display, after which they trailed by 12-0. They rallied in the second quarter and there was no further score in this period save for a penalty for the winners by former Ireland out-half, Derek McAleese.

In the second half, Sligo continued to attack but could not breach the winners’ defence. Midway through this half, Sligo suffered a cruel blow when Limvaddy scored an intercept try, with McAleese converting. This effectively ended the game as a contest. In the closing minutes, Sligo opted to kick two penalties to the corners rather than for posts, as they went in search of the elusive try. Sligo’s best players were Roger Burrows at full-back, scrum-half Billy Leahy and Ronan Gillespie,Peter Mullan and Gary Conneally in the pack.

Some pictures

Published on December 11, 2006 in Juvenile, Photos and Youth. Closed

The U13s and the Juveniles travelled to Dublin recently for the Pacific Islands v Ireland match – but not before playing some rugby against Wanderers. More photos from the day can be found here and other matches here.

Heineken Connacht Junior Cup Draw

Published on December 11, 2006 in Fixtures and Senior. Closed

Sligo have been drawn away to cup holders Corinthians on January 28th, in the first round of this season’s Heineken Connacht Junior Cup. The draw took place on Monday week last in Bar 1, Castlebar. The winners of this tie will face either Westport, Ballina or Dunmore at home in the quarter final on February 25th, with the victors here being again at home in the semi-final on March 11th. The final will take place in the Galway Sportsgrounds on March 25th.
The draw did Sligo few favours, as Corinthians in Corinthian Park will be formidable opponents. There were 22 teams in the draw, but Sligo will be pleased not to have been drawn in the preliminary round. In this round, Westport must travel to Ballina for a Mayo derby, while Monivea face Tuam, the only team in the province to have defeated them this season.