Sligo Ladies Notes 23rd June 2013

A huge congratulation’s is extended to the Victorious Sligo U14 team who were recently defeated by Waterford in the All Ireland Semi Final.  This team has a Connacht championship and an All Ireland Blitz title under their belt for 2013.  They have represented the County in an impeccable manner at all times both on and off the field.  The team started off with about 50 players attending trials and was eventually narrowed down panel of 30 players from all around the County. Well done to all the player and their parents for supporting the girls in football and to the management who carried and encouraged them to great success.  Well done to all involved.

The Sligo Ladies were out on the Field on Sunday last against Leitrim in the 1^st round of the championship.   Since the closure of the league the team has reformed and been training hard and participating in challenge games against strong opponents.  Leitrim had defeated them in the league and Sligo was determined to hit back with a championship win.  With a strong wind the black and white of Sligo fought hard and their determination helped them to victory over their neighbours. They go forward now to play Roscommon in the next round. (Venue to be confirmed)

Development/Coaching Sessions are being planned for U13 & U15 players within the County for July & August.  Each CLUB is asked to forward at least 3 names for each group that might benefit from these sessions.  Please Forward Names and Contact numbers at your earliest convenience to:   Tracy O’Kennedy on 087 4110568 (U13 ONLY) & Sean Kilgannon on 0862617193 (U15 ONLY).

Please note CURRY host the 1st of the U10s and U8s blitz in the County.  The date set is the 29^th June with team registration at 10am and games start at 10.30am.  If your club wishes to enter a team or teams please reply to any of the following as soon as possible,Shane Thornton (Curry, 0870505202), Louise O’Donnell (via email Sligoladiespro@gmail.com or 0876356679) or any of your club development officers.

The League games are coming to a close and the U12’s are the first to complete their games with titles being awarded to Shamrock Gaels in Group 1 & Drumcliff/Rossesspoint for Group 2, & Eoghan Rua for Group 3.  The remaining groups are due to have the finals in the coming weeks due to weather and exams these had been postponed.

The next County Board meeting is due to take place on Monday July 1^st at 8.30pm in the embassy rooms Sligo.  All clubs are asked to send their required number of delegates.