Leitrim 1-08 Roscommon 1-14

Leitrim Minors were defeated by Roscommon in their second game of the 2013 Connacht Minor Football League in Kiltoom last Saturday. The final score was Leitrim 1-08, Roscommon 1-14.

The defeat is disappointing for the Leitrim panel who secured a draw with Sligo after a dramatic ending to the game and hopes were high that Leitrim would be able to come out and do the same against Roscommon. Even though the score line shows a difference of six points Leitrim did put it up to Roscommon as they only trailed by a point with 12 minutes of the game remaining.

Roscommon were quick of the blocks in the first half with the first point by JohnÓgannon 10 seconds after throw-in.  Leitrim scored their first point shortly afterwards by a free converted by Luke Murphy but it was Roscommon who were looking the stronger of the two teams and within 11 minutes played Roscommon were up another point by a free converted by Diarmuid Murphy and a goal scored by Henry Walsh. With 10 minutes remaining in the first half Leitrim brought the score back to leave just two points between the sides after Murphy converted a free and a point from Conor Gaffney. But it was Roscommon that finished the first half stronger with three points from Diarmuid Murtagh (one free). Leitrims Cathal McCauley converted a free but Roscommon ended the half by a free converted by Walsh to give his side a 1-7 to 0-4 lead at half time.

The second half showed that Leitrim were much brighter after the restart despite the fact Roscommon extended their lead by two points by Murtagh. The Leitrim comeback began with a free converted by Cathal McCauley and after the introduction of both Aaron McLoughlin and Dean Brolly the team looked dangerous every time they attacked. Points from Mark Plunkett and a McCauley free brought them to five points between the teams. Half way through the second half Leitrim scored a goal by Cathal McCauley who had been awarded a free. The free was from a tight angle to the right of the RoscommonÓgoal and to every ones amazement the ball ended up in the back on the net. Leitrims Conor Gaffney reduced the lead to one point three minutes later after getting a point. However Roscommon dominated the last 10 minutes to secure victory. Points from Walsh (free), Shane Pettit, JohnÓgannon (free), Diarmuid Murtagh and Ronan Daly putting the final score as Leitrim 1-08, Roscommon (1-14).

LEITRIM

Darren Kenny, Michael Clancy, Enda Fowley, Liam Ryan, Shane McGowan, Mark Plunkett (0-1), David Mulvey, Kevin McWeeney, Declan Daly, Darragh Gordon, Cathal Keegan, Bertie Cunningham, Cathal McCauley (1-3), Conor Gaffney (0-2), Luke Murphy (0-2),

Subs: Aaron McLoughlin for Keegan (36 mins), Dean Brolly for Cunningham (40 mins), Michael Lavin for McWeeney (56 mins)

ROSCOMMON

Michael Beirne, David Neary, Mark Daly, Keith Neenan, Conor Casserly, Evan McGrath, Adrian Cassidy, Tadhg ORourke, Ultan Harney, Senan Farrell, Michael Murtagh, Niall Connaughton, Diarmuid Murtagh (0-8), JohnÓgannon (0-2), Henry Walsh (1-2),

Subs: Martin Flannery for Keenan (22 mins), Shane Petit (0-1), for Cassidy (HT), Ronan Daly (0-1), Sean Farrell for Senan Farrell (52 mins), Jack Early for Connaughton (52 mins)

 

 

 

29-Mar-13 by Gerri Mulhern – PRO – Coiste na nÓg

Connacht Scór in Carrick on Saturday

Connacht Scór in Carrick on Saturday

 

The Connacht Scór Sinsear Finals take place in St Mary’€’s Hall, Carrick on Shannon on Saturday week 6 April and are billed as part of the Carrick 400 celebrations.

Leitrim has a strong entry in all nine events and will be hoping to take a few Connacht titles. Leitrim are the kingpins of Connacht Senior Scór having won 105 titles since the inception of Scór in 1970 while the next best placed are Mayo and Galway at 79 each. Roscommon are on 42 and Sligo 28.

Leitrim Line up

Naomh Muire take part in Rince Foirne with most of the group which reached the All Ireland Final last year. Aisling Maxwell from Ballinamore is in the Amhránaíocht Aonair. The Grúpa Ceoil is from Drumkeerin and Brendan Brennan from Ballinamore is Leitrim’€’s representative in Recitation. Naomh Muire are in the Bailéad Ghrúpa and All Ireland champions, Bornacoola, are in the Trath na gCeist. In Nuachleas it is Ballinamore Sean O’€’Heslin’€’s while the sean-nós dancer is Leona Reynolds from Aughnasheelin. Fenagh St Caillin’€’s are in the Rince Seit. The winners qualify for the All Ireland Finals in Derry on Saturday 27 April.

The show on Saturday starts at 5.00pm and admission is taken at the door. Admission for adults is €8 and underage is €5. It will be an evening of great variety and entertainment. BainÓgí sult as.

 

 

28-Mar-13 by Colette Fox – PRO

Leitrim GAA Coaching & Games Development

Leitrim GAA Coaching & Games Development

 

Coach Education

The following are the remaining dates for our coach education and Child Welfare & Protection courses for spring 2013. Coaches should try to attend at the courses allocated to their club but may attend at any of the other venues if their allocated date is not suitable. All coaches are asked to please register for the courses on the google doc sent to your club secretary.

Please note that participants on all courses must complete all sessions to achieve qualification. If a coach has to miss all or part of a session they will be required to attend that section at one of the other courses.

Foundation award

Allen Gaels GAA centre – April 8th – registration @ 6.45pm. April 15th @ 7pm (coaches from following clubs, Allen Gaels, St. Mary’s, Leitrim Gaels, Drumkeerin & Kiltubrid)

Child Welfare & Protection

April 10th – Allen Gaels GAA centre

Award 1 Child & Award 1 Youth/Adult

May 15th, 22nd, 29th,

June 5th, 12th & 19th

The running of the award 1 courses will depend on numbers registered.

Club Children’s Officer Course

Leitrim Sports Partnership will conduct a Club Children’s Officer course on Saturday April 6th in Áras an Chontae, Ck-on-Shannon. Recommendations from the Irish Sports Council are that every club involved with children and young people should appoint a Childrens Officer. It is essential that anyone wishing to attend the Children’s Officer training have completed the Code of Ethics/Child Welfare & Protection workshops. To attend this workshop please book with Leitrim Sports Partnership.

Kellogg’s GAA Cul camps

Application forms will be distributed in the next few weeks but booking online will commence on April 1st.

 

For further details on any of the above contact.

Padraig McGourty 086-8106431 or coachingofficer.leitrim@gaa.ie

Thomas Keenan 087-6591049 or thomas.keenan.gm.leitrim@gaa.ie

 

 

 

25-Mar-13 by Colette Fox – PRO

Ladies News

This weekend is a very busy one in Ladies County football.  It starts with the Major fundraiser of Monster Bingo in the Landmark Hotel at 8:30pm onÓgood Friday.  Single Books are €10, Double Books €15 and they are available from any of the Ladies Clubs in the County.  With a Jackpot Prize of €1000 It should be a great night.

The County U14 Team are playing Roscommon on Saturday evening at 5pm in Drumshanbo (provisionally). This is their first game of the year and we wish them all the very best. There is a great spread of U14 players from the different clubs around the County and we hope you will all come and support these young ladies.
 
Sunday at 2pm Leitrim Ladies are in a local derby taking on Longford in the Tesco Home Grown Division 3 round stages. We are nearing the business end of the league and Leitrim will be back on the field trying to return to winning ways after a narrow defeat to Armagh last weekend. The game is in Killoe at 2pm next Sunday.  
 
Then lastly, on Monday evening our Minor team play Sligo at 6pm in Ballinamore.  Again, we hope weather permitting that the pitch with cope with all the traffic.  We wish the Minor team all the best in their first game of the season and they too deserve great support.
 
Best wishes to all teams and management this weekend – we hope its a little warmer!
 
Happy Easter.
 

 

 

25-Mar-13 by Clare Noone Leitrim Ladies

Senior Scór Results

A great nights entertainment at the Leitrim Scór Finals in The Mayflower Drumshanbo on Saturday night last.  Congratulations to all of the clubs on winning their respective categories. The Leitrim representatives will take to the stage in the Connacht Finals in St Marys Hall, Carrick on Shannon on Saturday 6th April, at 5pm sharp.

Leitrim Winners:

Rince Foirne : St Marys
Amhranaíocht Aonair: Aisling Maxwell, Ballinamore Seán OHeslins
Ceol Uirlise: Drumkeerin
Aithriseoireacht: Brendan Brennan, Ballinamore Seán OHeslins
Bailéad Ghrúpa: St Marys
Tráth na gCeist: Bornacoola
Nuachleas: Ballinamore Seán OHeslins
Sean Os: Leona Reynolds, Aughnasheelin
Rince Seit: Fenagh Naomh Caillin 
 
The Cormac MacGiolla Shield for Club na Bliana was presented to Aughnasheelin to Maedhbh Nic Taidhg Oifigeach Cultuir agus Teanga for the club by Ailbhe Mc Gill. The very best of luck to all our Leitrim finalists in Carrick on Shannon.

 

 

25-Mar-13 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

Leitrim Supporters Club Draw 2013

PRIZE WINNERS 

1st Prize – €5,000 

Tony McLoughlin, Strandhill, Sligo.

2nd Prize – Trip to New York for two with four nights accommodation for Leitrim v New York

Inez McPadden, Beagh, Dromahair, Co Leitrim. 

3rd Prize – €1,000 

Jim Connolly, Drumlea, Newbarn, Kilsallaghan, Co Dublin.

4th Prize – Two All Ireland Hurling Tickets with overnight accommodation in Dublin

Drumreilly GAA Club, Co Leitrim.

5th Prize – Two All Ireland Football Tickets with overnight accommodation in Dublin

Maura McCormack, C/O Crowes Vets, Carrick on Shannon, Co Leitrim.  

6th Prize – Two Tickets to all Connacht Senior Football Championship games

Carrigallen GAA Club, Co Leitrim.

7th Prize – Two Tickets to all of Leitrim Championship games

Pauline & Gordon Ryan, 12 Roemore Village, Breaffy, Co Mayo.

8th Prize – Overnight accommodation with dinner for two in one of McEniffs Hotels

Ballinamore Seán OHeslins GAA Club, Co Leitrim. 

9th Prize – Overnight accommodation with dinner for two in the Slieve Russell Hotel

Sheila & Eugene Fowley, Corraghaun, Leckaun, Co Leitrim. 

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We take this opportunity to thank the main sponsors of the Leitrim Supporters Club 2013 

Coxs Steakhouse Dromod (TP & Eileen Cox)

Embassy Rooms Sligo (Kevin Quinn)

West Link Coaches Drumshanbo (Michael McGowan)

 

Special thanks to TP and Eileen Cox who hosted the draw, our valued sponsors, our many ticket sellers and of course the Leitrim Supporters who once again came up trumps in supporting our annual fundraiser.

Míle buíochas.

 

 

 

 

24-Mar-13 by Colette Fox – PRO

Supporters Club Draw 2013

Supporters Club Draw 2013

We hope to be able to broadcast LIVE on the web this years Leitrim Supporters Club Draw from Coxs Steak House, Dromod on Saturday evening 23rd. March. It is envisaged that the draw should take place not later than 11pm but we will update our web site, facebook page and twitter account with the time approximately 30 minutes before the draw. And remember – you still have time to get your ticket for the draw to be in with a chance to win one of our fabulous prizes. Contact any member of your local club executive or send an email to pro.leitrim@gaa.ie. Thanks once again for your support.

Go n-éirí an t-adh leat.

Shay Reynolds

Cathaoirleach Leitrim Supporters Club 2013

 

 

22-Mar-13 by Shay Reynolds Leitrim Supporters Club

Under 14 Football League Fixtures – Round 3 Saturday 23rd March

      Saturday 23/03/2013    
      U14 Football League    
Venue Grade Round  Fixture Time Referee
St Marys  U14(15) 3 St Marys v Melvin Gaels 11-30 Kevin Mallon
Aughnasheelin U14(15) 3 St Brigids v Dromahair 11-30 Sean Mc Kiernan
Drumkeerin  U14(15) 3 Drumkeerin v Fenagh-St Caillins 11-30 Vincent Mc Morrow
Manorhamilton U14(15) 3 Glencar-Manor v Mohill 11-30 Gareth Foley
           
Ballinamore  U14(13) 3 Ballinamore-Soh v Carrigallen 11-30 John Conefrey
Kiltubrid U14(13) 3 Kiltubrid v Allen Gaels 11-30 Gerry Gallogly
      Annaduff-Bye     
           
Glenfarne  U14(11) 3 Glenfarne -Kilty v Aughavas 11-30 Hugh Mc Gurrin
Leitrim  U14(11) 3 Leitrim Gaels v Bornacoola 11-30 Noel Heron
Kilasnett U14(11) 3 St Osnats Glencar v Gortletteragh 11-30 Francis Mc Gloin

 

 

21-Mar-13 by Gerri Mulhern – PRO – Coiste na nÓg

Into the Lions Den

Into the Lions’ Den

Kiltoom is a name on every GAA lip after St. Brigid’s enthralling last-gasp victory in the AIB All Ireland Club Football Final on St. Patrick’s Day. There will be an extra air of confidence all through Roscommon, as Kiltoom hosts the Semi-final of the Cadbury’s Connacht Under 21 Championship on Saturday between old rivals, the Rossies and Leitrim.

Home advantage is always a plus and this week especially so for the primrose and blue. But it is all to be played for, as the St. Brigid’s players themselves showed in Croke Park, when they were odds on to lose the game after ten minutes, with their backs firmly against the wall.

Probably few will be tipping Leitrim to upset the Rossies, but this should be a motivational factor for the boys in green and gold. When your mind-set is right you can work wonders. The players and their mentors Brendan Guckian, Padraig Kenny and James Holohan have left nothing undone in their preparations, so it is all down to sixty minutes on the field. Go for it lads.  

Collette Fox

PRO

 

 

21-Mar-13 by Colette Fox – PRO

Saints Alive

Coiste Chontae Liatroma take this opportunity to congratulate the St. Brigids Senior Football Team (Roscommon) and the St Thomas Senior Hurling Team (Galway) on their AIB All Ireland Club Final success in Croke Park on St Patricks Day.

Comghairdeas to all the players, team managements, backroom teams, club officers and a virtual army of loyal supporters who willed and cheered their local heroes to final glory.  The victory was a great day for Connacht and should be an inspiration for all club teams.  

 

 

 

 

 

21-Mar-13 by Colette Fox – PRO

Connacht GAA Minor Football League 2013

Connacht Minor League Round 2

Date: Saturday March 23rd

Venue: Kiltoom Roscommon

Throw In: 2.45

 

Referee: John Fitzpatrick (New York)

 

 

Following the Minor game the Leitrim U21 team will contest the Cadburys Connacht GAA U21 Football Championship Semi Final versus Roscommon, Throw in 4.30pm

I would like to wish the management, selectors, backroom team and panel of players for both teams the very best of luck next Saturday and I hope to see a lot of support travelling to support our teams. 

 

 

20-Mar-13 by Gerri Mulhern – PRO – Coiste na nÓg

Draw for Leitrim Minors against Sligo

Leitrim 0-8 Sligo 0-8

Leitrim Minors began their Connacht Minor League Campaign last Friday night in Kiltubrid and after a dramatic finish Leitrim secured a draw against Sligo with final score Leitrim 0-8, Sligo 0-8.

For much of the game it looked like it was going to be Sligo’s night as they looked the better team in the first half with Sligo’s Kyle Carty opening the Scóring in the first minute.  However two frees from Evan Ward and Luke Murphy gave Leitrim the lead slightly against the run of play. Sligo continued to bring the game to Leitrim but four wides meant they failed to reflect their dominance on the scoreboard. Sligo drew level when Cathal Henry pointed but Leitrim came back when Plunkett easily converted a 45 to regain the lead before Sligo’s Kenneth Gavigan levelled the game by converting a free.

Sligo dominated the final stages of the first half and scored four unanswered points by McDonnell, Gavigan (free), Peter Murray and Dylan Kilgallon to give Sligo a score of 0-7 to Leitrim’s 0-3 points at half time.

Leitrim began the second half much better than they had in the first half and points from Cathal McCauley and Plunkett who both converted frees within the first 3 minutes of the half reducing Sligo’s lead. Ten minutes into the 2nd half Sligo’s Dylan Kilgallon converted a free and incredibly that proved to be Sligo’s final score of the game. Kevin McWeeney and Declan Daly came more to the fore in midfield and Bertie Cunningham who worked extremely hard was hugely important in terms of getting a foothold in the game. Michael Clancy was moved from defence to a forward position and within seconds of being moved he scored a point from play which left 2 points between the sides.

As the moments ticked by it seemed Sligo had it won until Luke Murphy struck a fine point in the second minute of injury time giving Leitrim some hope that all was not lost and with Sligo’s lead down to one point Leitrim had all to play for. In the 4th minute of injury time Leitrim got a 45 when a Sligo defender put a ball wide of the goal after Michael Clancy flashed a powerful shot across the face of the Sligo goal. Plunkett converted the free which brought the teams level and proved to be the last action of the game.  Final score Leitrim 0-8, Sligo 0-8.

Leitrim

Darren Kenny,  Michael Clancy (0-1), Enda Fowley, Liam Ryan, Shane McGowan, Mark Plunkett (0-3),  David Mulvey,  Kevin McWeeney, Declan Daly, Evan Ward (0-1),  Cathal Keegan , Bertie Cunningham,  Michael Lavin, Conor Gaffney, Luke Murphy (0-2),

Subs: Cathal McCauley (0-1)  for Ward (26 mins), Kelan McHugh for Keegan (45 mins), Aaron McLoughlin for McHugh (51 mins)

Sligo

Kevin Kelly, Stephen Keenan, Pearse Gorman, Liam Henry, Kyle Carty (0-1), Cathal Henry (0-1), Eoin Kent, Kevin McDonnell (0-1), Kevin Henry, Padraig Mitchell, Peter Murray (0-1) Jamie Gillen, Kenneth Gavigan (0-2), Dylan Kilgallon (0-2), Stephen Kerins.

Subs: Joey Farrell for Gavigan, Matthew Cosgrove for Murray, Conor Heraghty for Kent, Ciaran Stenson for Carty.

 

 

 

20-Mar-13 by Gerri Mulhern – PRO – Coiste na nÓg