At last Thursday’s monthly meeting of the club, a vote of sympathy was unanimously passed to our club’s main sponsor, Martin Reilly of Martin Reilly Motors, Carroroe, on the recent death of his mother.
Monthly Archive for April, 2007
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Sligo’s U14 team defeated Galwegians by 19-13 in the Connacht Cup replay at Crowley Park, Galway on Tuesday last. They play Tuam in the semi-final on Saturday next in Hamilton Park. Best of luck to the squad and coach, Michael O’Hehir.
Sligo U-16′s let a 14-3 half-time lead to slip, as Ballinrobe staged a spirited rally to level the scores [14-14] in the Connacht Cup semi-final in Hamilton Park on Monday last. Sligo played impressively in the opening half, but a below par display in the second period almost proved to be their undoing. Coaches, Peter Brady and Niall Gray will be looking for the side to produce their best form for the entire 70 minutes in the replay in Ballinrobe on Monday next. Eanna O’Donnell and Niall Kenneally scored tries for Sligo, with Kenneally also landing two conversions.
Sligo 15 :: Galwegians 18
Sligo’s U-18 side suffered a heartbreaking defeat to Galwegians in the replayed Connacht Cup quarter final at Crowley Park, Galway on Friday last.
The winning try came in the 8th minute of second half injury time, and this score marked the first occasion in the entire game in which the Galway city side held the lead.
Continue reading ‘Gallant U-18's Foiled By Late Injury Time Try’
Scoring a try for Ireland against England is every schoolboy’s dream, but the dream became a reality for our U-18 player, Jason East, when he scored Ireland’s try in their defeat of England [10-7] in the Youths International tournament in France on Wednesday last. Jason played an outstanding game as Ireland qualified for the final. This game was played on Saturday last and ended 8-8, but France won the penalty shoot out to decide the winner. Congratulations are extended to Jason on his selection and on his outstanding displays in the green jersey from everyone in the club.
Tickets for Sligo RFC’s dinner dance in the Sligo Park Hotel on Saturday April 21st are now sold out. All table hosts should confirm their numbers to Gerry O’Daly or Tom Gilligan by Thursday, April 12th.
The April meeting of Sligo RFC will take place in Bree’s Bar,Strandhill on Thursday April 12th.at 8 p.m..Committee members are advised to note the change of date.
Tickets for Sligo’s annual dinner dance on April 21st, in the Sligo Park hotel, have almost sold out. Orders for tickets should reach the club’s Social Committee Chairman, Gerry O’Daly or the club President, Tom Gilligan by Wednesday April 4th.
Sligo’s very impressive U-13 side scored a resounding 19-0 victory over Buccaneers in the Connacht Cup Semi Final at Hamilton park on Saturday last. The home side played some brilliant rugby, especially in the first half, and they led by 19-0 at the interval.
Buccaneers had no answer to Sligo’s excellent continuity play in that first half, and their defence was torn to shreds. The visitors showed a marked improvement in the second period, but they could not breach the home defence, and this half finished scoreless.
Sligo 10 :: Galwegians 10
Sligo and Galwegians must meet again in the Connacht U-18 Cup, after the teams played out a thrilling draw in last Sunday’s quarter final in Hamilton Park. This was a typical cup tie, played with tremendous commitment, but in a very sporting manner by both sides.
Although Sligo had to line out without Jason East [on Ireland Youths training duties], out-half, Keelan Cawley [unavailable], and U-16 players, Rory Kerins and Tadgh Power, their re-arranged side took the game to Galwegians in the first half, and they led by 10-0 at the interval. After an uncertain start, they dominated proceedings, with their captain, Cathal Sheridan, giving an inspirational performance at out-half.
Continue reading ‘Cathal Sheridan The Hero In U-18 Drawn Cup Tie’
On Friday, March 23rd, 27 members of the Sligo U-14 squad, accompanied by their coach, Michael O’Hehir, and five other club members, departed Knock Airport for Kent, England, where they played two matches on their week-end tour. On Saturday, March 24th, they defeated Medway RFC by 40-10, while on the following day, they accounted for Aylsford RFC by 12-10. Prop forward, David French was voted ‘player of the tour’.
Sligo’s U-14 side also faces a replay with Galwegians after the sides drew 10 all in the Connacht Cup quarter final at Hamilton Park on Saturday last.
The home team had slightly the better of matters in the first half, and they led by 5-3 at the break. However, a converted Galwegian try midway through the second half put them 10-5 ahead. This score seemed to rouse Sligo as they laid siege to the Galwegians’ line. With a minute remaining, centre Keith McGoldrick scored the vital try to level the scoring, and give his side the draw they so richly deserved.
Pictured with Ronan O’Gara on his visit to Sligo on Sunday, April 1st are club President, Tom Gilligan and his wife Maresa.
