All-Ireland triumph for Sligo’s minor hurlers
Sligo’s minor hurlers won a national title on Saturday. The county’s U17 side beat Donegal by 3-12 to 2-8 in their Celtic Challenge final at O’Connor Park in Tullamore. Meanwhile Cork beat Clare in the Munster final yesterday, while Galway and Kilkenny drew in the Leinster final.
Sligo U17 hurling boss Daithi Hand pleased with his side’s efforts in Celtic Challenge
Sligo U17 hurling manager Daithi Hand says that this year’s Celtic Challenge competition has been a great learning experience for his youthful squad. After a strong showing in last year’s competition, Sligo were drawn in a tough group this year that included teams form Galway, Mayo, Roscommon, Kildare and Donegal.…
Sligo U17 hurlers secure top-spot in Celtic Challenge
Sligo have secured top spot in Group F of the U17 Celtic Challenge competition. The Yeats County hurlers beat second-placed Louth by 4-11 to 2-10 in Mullingar last night to make it four wins out of four. Leitrim were beaten by 6-7 to 2-12 by Monaghan in Cootehill. In club…
Celtic Challenge continues tonight with Sligo and Leitrim in action
The U17 Celtic Challenge tournament continues this evening. It is three wins from three so far for Benny Kenny’s Sligo team as they travel to Cullion GAA Club in Mullingar this evening to face Louth. Leitrim are also in action tonight and play Monaghan at Hugh O’Reilly Memorial…