Congratulations to Kathleen Lavin Collooney Handball Club Jackpot winner

Kathleen Lavin receiving her cheque from Club Treasurer Stanley Harte

A smiling Kathleen Lavin is congratulated by Hugh McGarry Club Development Chairman on winning the recent jackpot in the Club's Bingo.

Update photos of Collooney handball 40 x 20 court

Some photos taken today 13th June 2014

Also see Connell Cannon's great selection of Collooney handball 40 x 20  photos here

Bingo in Collooney Hall each Thursday - Don't miss it

Bingo continues in the Collooney Hall each Thursday evening at 9 p.m. Jackpot is now €3500.  All proceeds go towards the development of the new 40 x 20 handball court.  Everybody welcome

Photos taken of the Collooney Handball 40 x 20 Court St. Patricks Day 17th March 2014

Fox into Colleges semi-finals after dramatic comeback

Patrick Fox the Collooney "comeback kid" into the Connacht Colleges semi-finals

Fox’s dramatic comeback

Patrick Fox a member of the Collooney handball Club representing St Mary’s College Ballisodare had to come from behind and against all odds defeated Aaron Scollan  representing   Ballinamore Community College in dramatic fashion, writes Michael McGee.

The match was played in Drumshanbo last evening. Fox had to come from a game down before levelling the match in the second game by 15-11. In the tie breaker Scollan had the match snatched from his grip. Scollan held a huge 12-0 advantage and just needed 3 points for overall victory. In fact the Ballinamore student tossed for the match 3 times. Somehow Fox called on all his experience & battling qualities when he came back from the brink of defeat. In one of the most unlikely comeback's  you are ever going to see in handball. Fox conjured  an inspired win when defeating Scollan at the death by 15-14.  This win will give the Collooney star great heart and confidence as he now goes forward to play in the Connacht colleges semi-finals in St. Mary’s & Salthill on Saturday 8^th February.

Connacht Colleges 40 x 20 championships quarter-finals

Patrick Fox (St Mary’s Ballisodare) dft Aaron Scollon (Ballinamore CC) 4-15, 15-11, 15-14

Collooney handball club members meet Minister for Sport & Tourism Michael Ring

Back row left to right:  Peter Chambers, Stanley Harte Jnr, Mick Kelly, Tony McLoughlin TD and Paddy Walsh.
front row left to right: Senator Imelda Henry, Michael Ring Minister for Sport & Tourism & Stanley Harte Snr.

back row: Peter Chambers, Stanley Harte Jnr, Mick Kelly, Tony McLouglin TD, Seamus Duffy & Paddy Walsh
front row: Senator Imelda Henry, Minsister Michael Ring & Stanley Harte Snr

Stanley Harte Snr, Paddy Walsh, Minister Michael Ring, Tony McLoughlin TD & Stanley Harte Jnr.

(photos with thanks to Seamus Duffy)



A number of Collooney handball club officials and players met with Minister for Sport Michael Ring last Thursday in Sligo. Also in attendance were Tony McLoughlin T.D. and Senator Imelda Henry.  The members thanked the TD’s and Senator for their assistance in gaining €50,000 sports capital grant funding last year for its new 40 x 20 court. The Club are now in the process of seeking further funding to upgrade the 60 x 30 Court

Sligo take on Mayo in Connacht handball 40 x 20 championships semi-finals (singles)

Connacht Handball Championships semi-finals v Mayo

Singles away

At Kiltimagh on Sunday 2^nd February @2pm

Emerald Masters B singles: Michael McMorrow (Sligo) v Columba O’Halloran (Mayo)

Golden Masters B singles: Peter Chambers (Sligo) v George Miller (Mayo)

Golden Masters A singles: Francis McCann (Sligo) v Tom Byrne (Mayo)

At Claremorris on Sunday 2^nd February @ 3pm

Junior C singles: Gerry Coleman (Sligo) v Laurance Murphy (Mayo)

Minor Singles: Stanley Harte (Sligo) v Niall Joyce (Mayo)

At Bofield on Sunday 2^nd February @ 3pm

Masters B singles: Shane Bruen (Sligo) v Michael Ginley (Mayo)

 At Ballinrobe on Sunday 2^nd February @ 3pm

Silver Masters B singles: Martin Cooney (Sligo) v John Coyne (Mayo)