U20 hurlers knocked out
The Sligo U20 hurlers’ championship season came to an end on Tuesday, after their 2-19 to 1-15 loss to Derry in the All Ireland B Championship semi final. In sweltering conditions in Markievicz Park, Peter and Paul O’Grady’s side held with Derry for the first half, going into the break…
Leitrim hurling manager resigns
Leitrim’s Lory Meagher Cup-winning manager Martin Cunniffe has resigned. Cunniffe, who has held the role since 2011, informed the county board of his decision on Monday morning. Ocean FM understands that some of the Leitrim players were looking for a change of management heading into the 2020 season and that…
Sligo and Leitrim hurlers named in Champion 15
Three Sligo Hurlers and two from Leitrim have been named in this years Champion 15 team. The Champion 15 is the All-Star team for hurling’s Christy Ring, Nicky Rackard and Lory Meagher Cup competitons. Christy Ring Cup winners Meath and Rackard champions Sligo lead they way with three nominations each.…
Naomh Eoin book their place in Connacht final
Naomh Eoin are through to the Connacht junior club hurling championship final after a 0-17 to 1-11 win over holders Carrick Hurling in Markievicz park on Monday. Naomh Eoin led 0-11 to 0-6 points at the interval but an early second half goal from James McNabola cut the Sligo side’s…
Sligo to face Offaly in Christy Ring Cup
Sligo will face Offaly in their final group game of next year’s Christy Ring Cup. The Yeats County are competing in the Christy Ring Cup for the first time after winning the 2019 Nicky Rackard Cup. Offaly, on the other hand, were relegated from the Joe McDonagh Cup last year…
Wednesday’s GAA action in Sligo and Donegal
The Martin Brennan Cup in Sligo hurling gets underway this evening, with two games down for decision. Easkey play host to Coolera/Strandhill at 7.30pm, with the winners facing defending champions Calry/St Joseph’s in next week’s semi-final. The other semi-final is this evening, with Naomh Eoin taking on Tourlestrane in Kent…
Naomh Eoin maintain winning ways in hurling championship
Round five of the Sligo Senior Hurling Championship took place yesterday. Naomh Eoin maintained their 100 per cent record with a win over Western Gaels, while Easkey defeated Tubbercurry and Calry/St Joseph’s overcame Tourlestrane.