Monthly Archive for December, 2007

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All Games Postponed last Week-End

Published on December 10, 2007 in Fixtures, News, Senior and Youth. Closed

The inclement weather ensured that all games scheduled for Sligo teams last week-end had to be cancelled. The U-20′s fixture with Enniskillen, which was fixed for Saturday in Hamilton Park was the first casualty, while the 2nd XV’s league fixture against West Offaly Lions in Ferbane was also a victim of the weather. The 1st team had a bye in the league on Sunday.

On Saturday next, the U-20′s have a game in Hamilton Park on Saturday [kick-off 2 p.m.] against either Enniskillen or City of Derry. The 2nd team resume their league campaign with a home game against Loughrea on Sunday next [kick-off 2.30 p.m.].

Christmas Party

Published on December 10, 2007 in Events, News, Sponsors and Tickets. Closed

Tickets have gone on sale for the Christmas party which will take place in the Glasshouse Hotel on Thursday December 20th, and are available from members of the organising sub-committee. Tickets cost 25 euro each, and the evening which certainly should be memorable, commences at 8 pm. Fancy dress is optional. The event is sponsored by Anglo Irish Bank, Markievicz Road,who have recently opened their branch in Sligo, and which is managed by former Sligo GAA star, and keen sportsman, Jim Kent. The President and the Committee wish to express their gratitude to the sponsors and to the organising sub-committee of Billy Leahy [Chair.], Clare Storey, Therese Cosgrove, Niall Draper and Senior Vice-President, Conor Frazer, for all their work in organising the event.

Alcohol-Free Teenage Disco Tickets Sold Out

Published on December 10, 2007 in Disco, Events, News and Youth. Closed

All tickets have now sold out for the special alcohol – free teenage disco, which will be held in the Clubhouse, Hamilton Park, on Friday December 21st, commencing at 9 pm. This is a strictly Ticket Only event and nobody without a ticket should come near the precincts of the club on that evening, as they will not gain admittance. Under no circumstances will money be accepted on the door. Parents and guardians are advised of this. Continue reading ‘Alcohol-Free Teenage Disco Tickets Sold Out’

Christmas Draw Tickets

Published on December 10, 2007 in Events, News and Tickets. Closed

All members are requested to make a special effort this week to sell all their tickets for the bumper Christmas draw which will take place in the Glasshouse Hotel during the club’s party on Thursday December 21st, and to return all cash and any unsold tickets [presumably, there will be none] to the draw organiser, Joe Burgess at 071-9177150. Any seller requiring an extra supply of tickets this week should also contact Joe. For these who have yet to purchase tickets for the draw, there is an array of very valuable prizes on offer, including a magnificent Christmas Hamper, Week-ends away, Stand Tickets for Six Nations International, Dinners For Two, Vouchers, Cases of Wine and a host of other prizes. The draw takes place at 10 pm at the party, so if you are not in, you can’t win!

New Club Polo Shirt now available (UPDATED)

Published on December 6, 2007 in Club Shop. 1 Comment

The new club polo shirt has just arrived into stock in the Club’s shop. This is a lovely piece of quality gear at a very reasonable price. Check it out now here.

To see what else we have to offer please click here.

Update: A small pricing issue with this garment has been corrected.

Ballina Prevail In Mud Bath In Heffernan Park

Published on December 3, 2007 in Match Reports, News and Photos. Closed

Ballina 6 :: Sligo 0

In a game played in atrocious weather conditions, Ballina emerged victorious over Sligo in the Connacht Junior 1 League, in a virtual mud bath at Heffernan Park, Ballina on Sunday last. The torrential week-end’s rain had transformed the pitch into a veritable glue pot before kick-off, but following a pre-match inspection by referee Damien Eames [Carrick-on-Shannon RFC], the pitch was declared playable. Continue reading ‘Ballina Prevail In Mud Bath In Heffernan Park’

1st XV Free On Sunday Next

Published on December 3, 2007 in Fixtures and Senior. Closed

Sligo’s 1st team have no league game on Sunday next, as it is their turn to get the free week-end in th 11 team J1 league. Indeed all teams are given a break after next Sunday, so Sligo’s league campaign does not resume until January 20th, when they are at home to OLBC. Continue reading ’1st XV Free On Sunday Next’

2nd Team Squad Take On New Boys

Published on December 3, 2007 in Fixtures and Senior. Closed

The Sligo 2nd XV make the long journey to Ferbane, Co. Offaly on Sunday next to play West Offaly Lions in the Connacht Junior 2 league. The midlanders are having their first season in competitive rugby, and the club was formed following the recent success of local school Gallen Community School in Connacht Senior schools competitions. If Sligo have their strongest squad available, they will be optimistic of victory.

The team bus will depart from Sligo Garda Station at 11 am on Sunday.

Alcohol Free Disco Tickets On Sale

Published on December 3, 2007 in Disco, Events, News and Youth. Closed

Tickets for the pre-Christmas alcohol-free teenage disco, which will be held in the Clubhouse, Hamilton Park, on Friday December 21st at 9 pm, have gone on sale from the usual sellers. As stated in the past two week’s notes in this newspaper, this will be a strictly ticket only event, so intending patrons should purchase their tickets without delay. Parents/Guardians are advised that their son/daughter will require a ticket to gain admittance to the disco, and if they have not previously purchased one, they should not come near the precincts of Sligo RFC on that evening, as under no circumstances will cash be accepted. Once again, a top D.J.has been engaged, so another great evening’s entertainment is assured.

The Event Organiser is Justin Harte, and the Chief Steward will be Niall Draper. All stewards are requested to report for duty not later than 8.30 pm on that evening.

Former Sligo Underage Star In Action Against Cambridge

Published on December 3, 2007 in News. Closed

Former Sligo RFC under-age star, Paul Gillespie, who currently is a key player with Dublin University [Trinity College] in the A.I.L., recently had the honour of playing for the Micky Steele-Bodger XV against Cambridge University in the annual pre-colours ‘warm up’ game. This was the 60th staging of the tie, which is a red letter date in the Cambridge fixture list. Continue reading ‘Former Sligo Underage Star In Action Against Cambridge’

Christmas Draw Tickets

Published on December 3, 2007 in Events and News. Closed

All ticket sellers are urged by the Event Organiser, Joe Burgess, to make a special effort over the next seven days to sell their Sligo RFC Christms Draw raffle allocation, and to return the proceeds to Joe. Anyone requiring an extra supply of tickets should contact Joe at 071-9177150. As stated in last week’s notes, the draw is for very valuable prizes, and will take place at the club’s Annual Christmas Party in the Glasshouse Hotel on Thursday December 20th.

Former Sligo Players to The Fore In AIL

Published on December 3, 2007 in News. 3 Comments

Former Sligo players enjoyed successful outings in the week-end’s AIL fixtures. Mark Butler scored a try in UL-Bohemian’s victory in Division 1 over Galwegians at Crowley Park, while Sean Henry came off the bench in the second half. In Division 2, Paul Gillespie scored two tries for Dublin University in their win over Suttonians, while Karl Gilligan and Niall O’Hara played for DLSP and Buccaneers respectively in their victories over Highfield and Bective Rangers. Continue reading ‘Former Sligo Players to The Fore In AIL’

Sligo Under 13s V Creggs RFC Match Report

Published on December 3, 2007 in Match Reports, News and Youth. Closed

Whilst depleted in numbers, due to the unavailability of a significant number of their established players, Sligo RFC Under 13s were still able to run out onto the pitch with a good panel of both experienced and new players. Creggs, who had a similar sized squad, had driven up from their own flooded pitches, determined to have a good game in what were cold and wet weather conditions. Unlike the last fixture against Westport, mud did not feature in what proved to be an excellent game of Rugby, watched by supporters from both clubs. Continue reading ‘Sligo Under 13s V Creggs RFC Match Report’

Under 20's away to Monaghan

Published on December 3, 2007 in Match Reports, News and Senior. Closed

Monaghan 2nd XV :: 21 Sligo U-20′s 17

On Sat 1st Dec, Sligo U-20′s played Monaghan away. The weather left a lot to be desired, but the pitch was however in very good condition. Sligo welcomed back two players, Terence O’Connor and Colin Keane, both of whom who had very good games, and fielded two new recruits, Ciaran Reilly from Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim, and Liam Sweeney, recently signed from Castlebar. Although up against an older team Sligo were undaunted and got stuck in from the kick off. They took the lead following a break down the right, and Colin Keane scored in the corner, with Craig Cooper converting from the right touch-line, to give Sligo the lead (7-0). Monaghan however got back in the game and scored under the posts and converted (7-7). Sligo were awarded a penalty 40m out and C. Cooper slotted it over, to regain the lead (10-7). Continue reading ‘Under 20's away to Monaghan’