It was a busy weekend for Galway Community Games, as they hosted the first round of the Connaught Indoor competitions in Tuam. Friday was Preparation Day, Saturday was Competition Day, and Sunday was Cleaning-Up Day. The excellent facilities in High Cross College, St Jarlath’s College, Trinity Primary School, Tuam Rugby Club and Gaelscoil Iarfhlatha were all used and sincere thanks go to the Principals, the Boards of Management and Caretakers, for their welcome and support.
It is no mean feat to organise a full day of Competitions for 82 Teams in 25 Events, There were 61 Games played on the day in Badminton, Basketball, Chess, Draughts, Futsal, Indoor Soccer, Rugby 7’s from the 5 Counties of Connaught. This all comes down to the Connaught and Galway Committees, who put so much effort in trying to get things right led by John Byrne Tuam, County and Connaught Chairman, Thank you to Margaret Bolton our Connaught Secretary and Shellie Power, Galway Secretary in keeping the Administration rolling, Thanks to Carmel, Catherine, Margaret and John on Presentation. Thanks to our Co-Ordinators, Clare, John, Shellie, Marie, Damien, Alvinia, Kevin, Michael, John and Pat. A huge thanks to John, the FAI Referee, all the Basketball Referees and Table Officials organised by the Galway branch of the Basketball Association. Thanks to Pat and the Futsal Referees. Appreciation to the Managers of the Chess and Draughts Team from all the Counties for their invaluable assistance in running the Chess and Draughts Finals. Thanks to the Tuam Rugby Club Officials for Refereeing the Rugby 7’s Finals. Thanks also to Jim, Pat, Paddy, Damien, Marie, Chris, John, and TJ who helped out with heavy lifting on Friday. Many thanks to our Catering Volunteers for keeping the troops fed and to Jim and Paddy for helping with the stewarding and car parking. Again, much appreciation to the Connaught Committee and the Galway Committee, John, Shellie, Carmel, Marian, Alvina, John Mc, Damien, Kevin, Michael and Breda. Check out the Connaught Community Games Facebook page for lots of presentation pictures. Hereunder are the Results with credit to Margaret:
U/15 GIRLS BADMINTON
Final: Calry (Sligo) defeated Woodford/Tynagh (Galway)
U/15 BOYS BADMINTON
Final: Turlough Towers (Mayo) defeated Kilteevan (Roscommon)
U/11 MIXED BASKETBALL
Final: Oranmore Maree (Galway) defeated Carrick-on-Shannon (Leitrim)
U/13 GIRLS BASKETBALL
Final: Cornageeha/St Annes (Sligo) defeated Mohill (Leitrim)
U/13 BOYS BASKETBALL
Final: Oranmore Maree (Galway) defeated Cornageeha/St Annes (Sligo)
U/16 GIRLS BASKETBALL
Final: Bunninadden (Sligo) defeated Carra (Mayo)
U/16 BOYS BASKETBALL
Final: Moycullen (Galway) defeated Ballinrobe (Mayo)
U/11 CHESS
Final: Kilteevan (Roscommon) defeated Tubbercurry/Cloonacool (Sligo)
U/13 CHESS
Final: Drum/Clonown (Roscommon) defeated St. Mary’s (Sligo)
U/16 CHESS
Final: Drum/Clonown (Roscommon) defeated Carrick-on-Shannon (Leitrim)
U/10 DRAUGHTS
Final: Kilmurry (Mayo) defeated Kilnadeema (Galway)
U/12 DRAUGHTS
Final: Skreen Dromard (Sligo) defeated Croghan (Roscommon)
U/14 DRAUGHTS
Final: Skreen Dromard(Sligo) defeated Elphin (Roscommon)
U/16 DRAUGHTS
Final: Skreen Dromard(Sligo) defeated Elphin (Roscommon)
U/13 GIRLS FUTSAL
Final: St. Feichins (Sligo) defeated Ballaghaderreen (Roscommon)
U/13 BOYS FUTSAL
Final: St. Feichins (Sligo) defeated Drum/Clonown (Roscommon)
U/15 GIRLS FUTSAL
Final: Ballymote (Sligo) defeated Ballaghadereen (Roscommon)
U/15 BOYS FUTSAL
Final: Aughanagh (Sligo) defeated Breaffy (Mayo)
U/10 Girls Indoor Soccer
Final: Bunninadden (Sligo) defeated Kiltoom/Cam (Roscommon)
U/10 BOYS INDOOR SOCCER
Final: Cornageeha/St Annes (Sligo) defeated Kilmaine (Mayo)
U/13 GIRLS INDOOR SOCCER
Final: Kilmaine (Mayo) defeated Coolera (Sligo)
U/13 BOYS INDOOR SOCCER
Final: Strokestown (Roscommon) defeated Kilmaine (Mayo)
U/13 RUGBY 7’S BOYS
Final: Coolera (Sligo) defeated Dunmore/Garrafrauns/Kiltevna (Galway)
TABLE TENNIS U/13 GIRLS/ U/13 BOYS U/16 GIRLS/U/16 BOYS
Drumcliffe (Sligo) No Competition.
