THE GAIN LINE

Creggs RFC Report

Connacht award for Eoghan

Congratulations to Creggs player Eoghan Coyle, who received the Junior Player of the Year award at the Connacht Rugby awards night in Galway last Saturday. Eoghan had a fantastic season with the club and was also selected on the Connaught team for the Interpro series.

On the pitch…

Our U-14 Atlético team commenced their league campaign on Monday evening at home to St Cuans. Cian Connaughton converted a penalty and David Ignea headed home a corner in the first half. Diarmuid Fleming and Cian hit the net in the second half to secure the three points. Man of the Match: Daniel Hamrock.

There was a double header in Lisnamult on Tuesday evening as Town’s U-12 1 and 2 welcomed Ballaghaderreen and St John’s Athletic respectively.

Our Town 1 U-16 side beat Skyvalley away from home with Leo Anic (2), Jonathan Ben Martin (2), Ethan Turkington and Ben Ward netting. Town 2 lost out on the road to Cloonfad.

On Thursday, Town 1 are away again to St John’s while Town 2 host Dunmore. Our U-16 girls team played Skyvalley on Wednesday evening.

A lot of good work is being done by our coaches at U-11 level, the largest section in the club. All six boys’ teams are in action on Friday evening. Our U-11 girls’ team played Strokestown. The EL side drew with Sophia da Silva and Ruth Sexton scor-

Buccaneers Rfc

Connacht awards for Murray!

Congratulations to Niall Murray who was honoured with two awards at the Connacht Rugby Gala last Saturday night.

The Buccaneers clubman took home the ‘Try of the Year’ award and also captured the ‘Fans’ Player of the Year’ trophy.

The 23-year-old south Roscommon lock enjoyed a splendid season with the province and was recently named on the United Rugby Championship Elite XV.

Buccs Summer Camps

Give it a Try

The last day of the ‘Give it a Try’ for young girls takes place in Creggs on Sunday at 11 am. This was an opportunity to give rugby a go so well done to all those who took part.

Club AGM

The club AGM takes place on Thursday, June 1st in the clubhouse at 8 pm.

ing. Amelia Bury netted eight in the CL game. Mia Fallon was also on target.

The U-18s got the three points away to Cam in difficult weather conditions. Adam Hannon finished a neat flick on from Oisin Mullen, while Craig Glennon netted from close range before halftime.

This weekend, our U-7 teams are at home to Moylough. Moylough also visit on Sunday to play our Town 1 U-9 teams while Town 2 are away to St Cuan’s.

Goal of the Week Cian Connaughton’s free kick v St Cuan’s.

Club Store

KCS, our sportswear partners, have created an attractive range for the club. Shop now on roscommontownyouthsoccer.ie.

Wise Words

You can have data for everything but you don’t have data for character - Ronan O’Gara

Two rugby summer camps for boys and girls aged 7 to 12 years are being held at Buccaneers RFC this summer. Supported by Smith’s SuperValu Monksland, the five-day camps take place from Monday, July 10th to Friday 14th and also from Monday, August 14th to 18th from 9.30 am. to 12.30 pm. each day.

No previous rugby playing experience is necessary and kids will learn new skills in a fun environment whilst making friends and keeping fit. Registration is €80 per week with discounts for additional family members. To register, email rugby@dubarrypark.com

Summer Tag League

The annual Laya Summer Tag League begins in earnest today (Thursday) and will continue until late July at Dubarry Park. There will be two divisions this summer, Premier and Social/Corporate.

Log onto www.connachtrugby.ie/tag to register and/or obtain further information about this fun league where no previous rugby playing experience is necessary.

Golf Classic

Buccaneers RFC’s annual Golf Classic takes place at the panoramic Glasson Lakehouse course on Tuesday, July 25th.

Soccer Results

Norio’s Premier Division Promotion/Relegation Play-off Ballaghaderren FC 5 Cloonfad United RDFL Masters League St John’s Athletic 1 Castlerea Celtic 3 Roscommon United 3 Colemanstown United 2 Rahara Rovers 0 Glen Celtic 2 Moore United 0 Skyvalley Rovers 1

Fixtures

Saturday, May 27th

RDFL Masters League (7.30 pm) Castlerea Celtic v Roscommon United Colemanstown United v Rahara Rovers Glen Celtic v Moore United Skyvalley Rovers v St John’s Athletic

Sunday, May 28th

FAI Women’s Junior Shield Wilton FC v Kilkerrin United. 2 pm