Results: Friday July 9th: Social Mixed Foursomes sponsored by Enda McCarrick Motors. 1st: Conor & Catherine Frazer - 24 pts 2nd: Neil & Karen Gaynor - 23 pts 3rd: Ciaran Daly & Gay Hynes - 21 pts 4th: Michael & Mary McGowan - 20 pts, 36 Prize: Fergal Burke & Margaret Conlon – 18 pts Saturday July 10th: Fourball Betterball Stableford.

1st: Lewis Rhatigan (20) & Rod McGahan (12) -45pts, 2nd: David Cunningham (13) & Tony Mullen (20) - 44 pts B9 Sunday July 11th: Singles v Par sponsored by ESB. 1st: Shane Flanagan (5) - 6up 2nd: Tony Cunningham (12) - 3up 3rd: Karl Demmel (12) - 2up B9 4th: Niall Stafford (13) - 2up 5th: Mark Rooney (5) - 1up B9

OPEN WEEK FIXTURES: This year's Open Week runs from Wednesday July 28th to Sunday August 8th. The timesheets are available in the office and entries must be paid for at time of booking. Full details are on the club website; www.countysligogolfclub.ie or from the office at 071 9177134.

Wed July 28th Junior Open Day.

Thu July 29th Seniors Open Day sponsored by Supervalu Grange.

Fri July 30th Joe Kennedy Classic.

Sat July 31st Fourball Stableford sponsored by Good 4U.

Sun Aug 1st O'Connor Cup GOY Stableford sponsored by Enda McCarrick Motors.

Mon Aug 2nd Singles Stableford sponsored by ACC Bank.

Tues Aug 3rd Ladies Day Singles Stableford sponsored by Quality Meats.

Wed Aug 4th Coombe Cup v Par Blue Tees sponsored by Wehrly Jewellers.

Thurs Aug 5th Scotch Foursomes sponsored by New Smile Dental Clinic.

Fri Aug 6th Mixed Foursomes Services Cup sponsored by BTW.

Sat Aug 7th Soden Cup Fourball S'ford sponsored by Gilroy Gannon.

Sun Aug 8th Champion Cup Stableford Blue Tees sponsored by AIB.

TEAM NEWS: Pierce Purcell Shield:The Pierce Purcell team had a magnificent 3-2 win over Galway Bay in the Connacht semi final on Saturday evening last. Having lost to the same opposition last year, this was always going to be a difficult fixture for Paul Keyes and his team. With three matches in Rosses Point it was vital to get early pts on the board. Michael Barrett and Gerry McManus were first out and duly obliged playing outstanding golf to win their match 5/4. The second home win was provided by the very consistent pairing of Aidan Doyle and Joe Finnegan who saw off their opponents on the 14th to finish 5/4. Having lost the two matches in Galway, Club Captain Pat Forkan and partner Michael McNamara secured the decisive victory with a strong finish which included a birdie at the 16th to finish 2/1.

The team now goes forward to the provincial final which will be played at Castlebar Golf Club on the 7th/8th of August. Team: Michael Barrett/ Gerry McManus, Pat Forkan/Michael McNamara, Aidan Doyle/Joe Finnegan, Tom Cuddy/Keith McLoughlin, Shane Flaherty/Kevin McManoman.

CECIL EWING SHIEL: D:Donal Barry's team fell at the first hurdle last weekend going down 3 _ - 1_ to Ballina in horrendous weather conditions. Indeed the two matches in

Ballina were called in at one stage due to flooding on several greens. Having secured two wins in Rosses Point, the experienced Ballina team duly clinched the tie winning the first match at home after the rain delay. John McHugh and Eugene Henry secured the only win for the Co Sligo team.

SENIOR CUP:The Senior Cup team captained by David Dunne travel to Ballinasloe GC on the weekend of the 17th/18th July for Zone qualifier. David has a very strong squad assembled and County Sligo will be among the favourites to lift the title with players of the calibre of Gary McDermott, Barry Anderson and Rory McNamara to call on. The team has a good blend of youth and experience, the senior players David Dunne, Seryth Heavey and Gary McDermott have the know how at this level, which will be of great benefit to the youngsters in the panel. Good luck to David and the lads and any support on the day will be much appreciated.

Panel: Gary McDermott, Barry Anderson, Rory McNamara, Seryth Heavey, David Dunne, Gerard Finnegan, Stephen Brady and Stefan O’Hara. Barton Shield:A great victory by our Barton Shield team who produced a spirited display with some excellent golf to capture the Zone Connacht semi final at Ballinrobe Golf Club last weekend.

The format for the competition consisted of the 8 leading qualifying teams from Saturday playing the quarter finals on Sunday morning with the winners contesting the semi final on Sunday afternoon. Following their success in the qualifying round, Co.Sligo beat Castlebar in the quarter final by 1 hole.

The semi final against the Ballinasloe saw Co.Sligo produce some great golf to record a convincing win by 6 holes. Well done to captain Seryth Heavey and all the team who now go on to play Galway GC in the Connacht finals in Castlebar on August 7th/8th. Panel: Seryth Heavey/Barry Anderson, David Dunne/Gary McDermott – Gerard Finnegan, Stephen Brady.

Team Co-ordinator Aidan Doyle has all Team information and updates on the club website. SUMMER BBQ: Even though the sun didn’t shine for the Summer BBQ on Friday evening last the large attendance still enjoyed a great evenings entertainment.

DRIVING RANGE: The new driving range in Bomore will be open for business before the end of the month. The outdoor mat has already been laid and the mats and equipment for the six indoor bays will be in place this week. Floodlights have been installed for the dark evenings, the ball dispenser/washer and the protective fencing should be ready shortly. Members will be able to buy balls with their swipe card, a special card system will be available for visitors.

FIXTURES: Friday July 16th: Social Mixed Foursomes sponsored by Enda McCarrick Motors. Saturday July 17th: Singles Stableford sponsored by EJ Menswear. Sunday July 18th: Henderson Cup Stroke sponsored by EJ Menswear.

(LADIES BRANCH) Our Open Cups competition was played in bad weather on Tuesday. Congratulations to Holly Robinson, one of our Junior ladies who got to the semi-final of the Leinster Girls Championship in Balbriggan last week. She was beaten on the 20th after a great match. We still have two of our Ladies’ teams standing in the inter –club competitions.

The draw takes place on Sunday 11th for the Lady Captain’s Prize and the list will be put on the notice board. The notice for the President’s Prize to the Ladies is on the board at the moment.

THIS WEEK’S RESULTS

Tuesday July 6th Open Cups Stableford Sponsored by Gilroy Tiling Category 1 [0 – 19] 1st Catherine McManus (15) 36 pts 2nd Lea McDaid (18) 33 pts 3rd Deirdre Connolly (19) 33 pts

Category 2 [20 – 28] 1st Miriam Mulligan (20) 33 pts, 2nd Edel McDermott (24) 31 pts 3rd Ann Boylan (28) 30 pts

Category 3 [29 – 36] 1st Emma K Flanagan (35) 33, 2nd Annette Kennedy (30) 29 pts (Back 9) 3rd Alice Flanagan (30) 29 pts Saturday July 10th Fourball Betterball, 1st Mary Horkan (22) and Carmel Hatt (27) 43 pts, 2nd Mary Conefrey (16) and Maud Nally (24) 42 pts

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Monday July 12th Y A H’s Tuesday July 13th Committee Cup V par Sponsored by Horan’s Chemist Friday July16th Social Mixed Foursomes Saturday July 17th Singles Stableford