THE O MEARA CONNECTION
O Mearas Bar in High Street was a Legion stronghold for many a year. The O Meara family have a long and fabled history with the club with fear an ti Donie serving as Club Treasurer in the recent past. His brother Padraig moved to Sligo to set up home and indeed this writer has great memories of a trip to Collooney as a twelve year old and enjoying a weekend in the Yeats County. Both Donie and Padraig are both sadly departed but the O Meara connection in Sligo is still holding strong. Con , son of Padraig, is the current joint manager of Coolera Strandhill who caused a major ripple in Connacht in recently capturing the Club Championship. Con who lined out for Sligo for many years has now got Dublin kingpins Cuala in his sights with the All Ireland semi final on the first weekend in January. Not to be outdone brother Shane has his own All Ireland semi final to prepare for. He is the head coach of the Sligo All Stars and they will be facing UCC Blue Demons in the last four of the National Cup on Saturday January 11th in the Neptune Stadium.. It is the first time in Sligos history that they have reached the latter stages of the competition and we wish both Shane and Con well in their endeavours. With a bit of luck they may be able to at last compare their sporting CVs with their illustrious first cousin Michael Bernard O Donoghue.
ACADEMY CHRISTMAS PARTY
Our annual Christmas party took place on Sunday afternoon at Killarney Racecourse. A great evening was had by all as the man in red Santa stopped in despite his very busy schedule. A special word of thanks to Ollie Favier and his team for their outstanding hospitality.
O MEARA CUP
While on the subject of the O Mearas Donal O Donoghue and his band of merry men, namely Mike Piggott, Sean McCarthy, Mark O Leary and Michael Bernard O Donoghue are currently hatching plans for this year's edition of the O Meara Cup which will be held on Sunday December 29th in Direen. Following on from last years success and open to all adults, young and old, male and female, it promises to be a fun day and a celebration is planned Sunday evening in Squires provided there are no pulled hamstrings or severe cramp after the days play.
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY
Mark Friday January 31st into your diary as the club will be hosting its annual social . On the night we will be celebrating a great year for our Senior ladies team as well as honouring our annual award winners. Keep the date free.
HAPPY CHRISTMAS
Club Chairman Dave Randles on behalf of the Club Executive would like to wish all our members, players and supporters a very happy and safe Christmas.
LOTTO
Results Monday December 9th
Numbers were 8, 18, 20, 23 Bonus No 7
No Jackpot winner
Match 3s / Lucky Dips
1. Joyce Trant
2. Dan Foran
3. Dave Flavin
4. Breeda Kelliher
5 . Deanna Staak
