Handball News: Leitrim Players Put Up Strong Fight in Connacht 4-Wall Semifinals

Leitrim Players Put Up Strong Fight in Connacht 4-Wall Semifinals

The Connacht Adult 4-Wall Singles Championship reached its semifinal stage over the Easter weekend, with Leitrim handball boasting two competitors vying for final places in their respective categories.
Proceedings began on Friday evening in Collooney, where Fenagh’s Barry McDonagh faced off against Mayo’s Vinnie McLoughlin in the Masters B category. McDonagh gave a determined performance, pushing his Mayo opponent to the limit. However, the more agile McLoughlin proved too much on the night, claiming victory with a 21-16, 21-15 scoreline.
On Monday evening, attention shifted to Aughagower, Co. Mayo, where Fenagh’s Ed Lee took on Michael Heraty in their Ruby Master semifinal. Despite Lee’s best efforts, home advantage played a crucial role as Heraty dominated proceedings in the court, with Ed struggling to find his usual rhythm from serve. Heraty ultimately took the place in the final on a 21-6, 21-10 scoreline.
These hard-fought semifinals mark the conclusion of what was a busy and action-packed 2025 adult and juvenile 4-wall season for Leitrim Handball. Attention now shifts to the upcoming summer months and “big alley” events that lie ahead.


Picture : Mayo’s Vinnie McLoughlin and Leitrim’s Barry McDonagh before their Connacht Masters B semi-final match.

 

 

David Mahon
OCP Liathroid Láimhe Liatroma
https://www.facebook.com/LeitrimHandball

Cumann na mBunscol provided great half time entertainment yesterday

Well done to the boys’ and girls’ teams who represented Cumann na mBunscol Liatroma in the halftime exhibition game at yesterday’s Connacht semi-final in Avant Money Páirc Seán MacDiarmada.  Young whistlers Ryan Mc Weeney & Caitlin Griffin did an excellent job !
Thanks to the parents and the Cumann na mBunscol committee for facilitating the occasion.

Young Whistlers

Caitlin Griffin – St Joseph’s NS, Leitrim Village
Ryan Mc Weeney – Aughnasheelin NS

Leitrim Girls

Gráinne Kiernan –  St. Manchans NS, Mohill
Elva Ni Riagán  – Gaelscoil Liatroma
Lucy Harkin – Drumlease NS
Ella O’ Donnell – St. Joseph’s NS, Killenummery
Fiona Mc Nabola – Kilnagross NS
Lauren O’ Mahoney – Annaduff NS
Amara Coghlan – St. Joseph’s NS, Leitrim Village
Rachel Bohan – Drumcong NS
Katie Tiffoney – Four Masters NS, Kinlough
Caoimhe Mc Cabe – St. Patrick’s NS, Drumshanbo

Leitrim Boys

Conor Mc Grath – St. Clare’s PS, Manorhamilton
Matthew Prior – Scoil Chlann Naofa, Ballinamore
Darragh Conefrey – St. Caillins NS, Fenagh
Jack Kilgannon – Scoil Mhuire Naofa, Carrigallen
Niall Mc Ternan – St. Michael’s NS, Glenfarne
Nathan Kane – Gortletteragh NS
Fiachra Mc Brien – Aughawillan NS
Daniel Woods – Drumkeerin NS
John Mc Cartin – Drumeela NS
Evan O’ Brien – Leckaun NS

 

The boys’ and girls’ teams who represented Cumann na mBunscol Liatroma in the halftime exhibition game at yesterday’s Connacht semi-final

 

Young Whistlers, Ryan & Caitlín, referees for the Cumann na mBunscol halftime exhibition games, pictured with Niall Cullen of Fermanagh at yesterday’s Connacht semi-final.

LORY MEAGHER – LEITRIM HURLING TEAM V LANCASHIRE ANNOUNCED

Leitrim Hurling Manager Mike Wall has announced his team for round 2 of the Lory Meagher Cup tomorrow against Lancashire in Longford. Best of luck to the team, Mike & his management team.

 

⚡ HURLING TEAM NEWS ⚡

#LoryMeagher – Lory Meagher – Rd 2

⚾ | Leitrim 🆚 Lancashire
📅 | TOMORROW – Sat, 19-Apr
⏰ | 12pm
📍 | in Glennon Bros Pearse Park, Longford

🎟️ | Advance ticket sales only https://am.ticketmaster.com/gaa/lorymeagher2025
or selected Centra & SuperValu stores.

#GAA2025 | #GAA | #GAAbelong

 

 

MINOR SHIELD FINAL – LEITRIM MINOR TEAM V SLIGO ANNOUNCED

🚨 Shield Final – MINOR TEAM NEWS 🚨

Let’s get out and support the Minor team and management 🟢 🟡

#Electric Ireland – Connacht Minor Champ – SHIELD FINAL

🏐 | Sligo 🆚 Leitrim
📅 | TODAY – Fri, 18-Apr
⏰ | 6:30pm
📍 | in Kilcoyne Park, Tubbercurry, F91 RT02
🎟️ | Advance ticket sales only https://www.universe.com/users/connacht-gaa-YWLJG3
or selected Centra & SuperValu stores.
#ConnachtGAA | #GAABelong | #GAA

 

 

CONNACHT SFC SEMI-FINAL – LEITRIM SENIOR TEAM V MAYO ANNOUNCED

⚡ SENIOR TEAM NEWS ⚡

Avant Money Páirc Seán MacDiarmada is the venue tomorrow as Leitrim host Mayo in the Connacht SFC Semi-Final.
Best of luck to the panel, Steven and his background team.  Please come out and support the lads !

#ConnachtSFC – Semi Final

🏐 | Leitrim 🆚 Mayo
📅 | TOMORROW – Sat, 19-Apr
⏰ | 4:30pm
📍 | in Avant Money Páirc Seán MacDiarmada

🎟️ | Advance ticket sales only https://am.ticketmaster.com/gaa/connachtsfc25
or selected Centra & SuperValu stores.

📺 | https://GAAplus.ie

#ConnachtGAA | #GAABelong | #GAA

 

 

Handball News: Connacht B Champ News | Connacht Adult 4-Wall Singles Champ Roundup | Brady Turns on the Style in Sligo

Connacht B Championship News

Leitrim’s juvenile 4-wall season concluded on Saturday morning last when a 12 strong team of up-and-coming Handball players competed in the Connacht B Doubles championships in Roscommon, Lisacul and Claremorris.
For most it was their first experience of playing competitively in Connacht. By all accounts everybody did brilliantly with all their hard work and training throughout the season coming to fruition. These young players will have learned a huge amount from their experiences on Saturday last and with continued practice, patience and coaching, they will be names to watch for in the next few years.  Keep up the good work.
A special word of thanks to all the juvenile coaches in Annaduff, Fenagh, Drumshanbo, and Manorhamilton clubs for giving all their time over the winter, as well as their dedication and enthusiasm for growing the game of Handball in Leitrim.
Maith sibh!

Collage – Connacht Juvenile B Doubles Championship 2025

 

Connacht Adult 4-Wall Singles Championship Roundup

Manorhamilton’s Joel Smith was in Connacht 4-Wall Singles Championship action last weekend when he played Roscommon’s Darragh O’Gara in their Silver Masters B quarter final on Saturday evening in Collooney .  Despite his best efforts, the Roscommon man got the better of Joel this time proceeding to the semi-final on a 21-9. 21-7 score line.
Connacht 4-Wall Singles Championship continues next weekend with two more Leitrim competitors entering at semi-final stage.  Fenagh’s Barry McDonagh will play Mayo’s Vinnie McLoughlin in their Masters B semi-final match, and Ed Lee will take on an opponent in the Ruby Masters grade.
Venue details and time, as well as competition results can be tracked online at https://knowthescore.ie/
Best of Luck Barry and Ed.
Leitrim’s Joel Smith and his Roscommon opponent, Daragh O’Gara before their Silver Masters B Singles Quarter Final match in the Connacht 4-wall championship.
World Champion Brady Turns on the Style in Sligo.
The oneills.com 4-wall Senior Singles All Ireland Championship presented an enthralling encounter last weekend between the ever-present 45-year-old Paul Brady from Cavan and the young pretender Cormac Finn from Sligo. Played before a full house in Collooney on Friday evening last, Brady who is 6 time and current world champion, utilized his impressive armoury of exception mobility, unbelievable serving and above all else quite incredibly accurate killing of the ball from every part of the court to see off his much younger competitor. Cormac, to his credit did pull off some exceptional shots against the maestro, however there weren’t just enough of these magic moments and the Cavan man took the match on a 21-4. 21-9 score line.
For Leitrim Handball fans it was an opportunity to see the world champion play on their doorstep. Young player Adam Neary from Annaduff was there, and after the match took the opportunity to have his photo taken with and chat with the great man. But better was to come when Paul produced a signed jersey for Adam to bring home with him, making the occasion a very memorable one for Adam.
Paul Brady will play Westmeath’s Robbie McCarthy in the Men’s Senior Singles Semi-final in Croke Park on Saturday afternoon next.

Annaduff Handball player Adam Neary meets current World Handball Champion Cavan’s Paul Brady after his Men’s senior singles match. Paul kindly gave Adam a signed jersey as a memento .

 

 

David Mahon
OCP Liathroid Láimhe Liatroma
https://www.facebook.com/LeitrimHandball

LORY MEAGHER – LEITRIM HURLING TEAM V MONAGHAN ANNOUNCED

Leitrim Hurling Manager Mike Wall has announced his team for round 1 of the Lory Meagher Cup tomorrow against Monaghan.  Leitrim are on the road for this round as the game is in Inniskeen at 2pm.  Best of luck to the team, Mike & his management team.

 

⚡ LORY MEAGHER – LEITRIM HURLING TEAM NEWS ⚡

Lory Meagher – Rd 1

🏐 | Monaghan 🆚 Leitrim
📅 | Sat, 12-Apr
⏰ | 3pm
📍 | in Grattan Park, Inniskeen

🎟️ | Advance ticket sales only https://am.ticketmaster.com/gaa/lorymeagher2025
or selected Centra & SuperValu stores.

#GAA2025 | #GAA | #GAAbelong

 

 

LEITRIM MINOR TEAM V ROSCOMMON ANNOUNCED

⚡ MINOR TEAM NEWS ⚡

#Electric Ireland – Connacht Minor Champ – Rd 4

🏐 | Leitrim 🆚 Roscommon
📅 | TODAY – Fri, 11-Apr
⏰ | 6:30pm
📍 | in Shane McGettigan Park, Drumshanbo

📲 | Live Score updates via our X / twitter feed: https://x.com/LeitrimGAA

🎟️ | Advance ticket sales only https://www.universe.com/users/connacht-gaa-YWLJG3
or selected Centra & SuperValu stores.

📺 | https://page.inplayer.com/connachtgaa/future-games.html

#riseagain | #GAABelong

 

 

‘The Leitrim Gathering’ – 23rd – 25th May 2025

‘The Leitrim Gathering’ – 23rd – 25th May 2025

Connect, Celebrate, Share – The Leitrim Gathering offers a full weekend of events for all the family.

 

The countdown is on, and preparations are well underway for ‘The Leitrim Gathering’, a weekend of celebrations, taking place from May 23rd – 25th. An event for Leitrim people wherever they may be in the world, it will be a celebration of the unique qualities which make County Leitrim such a special place. A packed programme of events is scheduled, including literary, cultural, heritage, music, and dance events across the county.

 

Speaking about the event, Leitrim County Council Chief Executive Joseph Gilhooly explained, “The Leitrim Gathering allows Leitrim people worldwide to connect and celebrate place, culture and heritage. We have an extensive programme of exciting and varied events lined up throughout the weekend, with something of interest for all the family. I am encouraging Leitrim people everywhere to be part of the celebrations either by attending an event or sharing in the fun via social media. Help us make ‘The Leitrim Gathering’ a truly special occasion.”

 

Leitrim people living abroad who are unable to return home for this special weekend are encouraged to organise events wherever they are in the world and join in celebrating their Leitrim heritage by sharing their activities online using #LeitrimGathering. A warm welcome awaits those who can attend ‘The Leitrim Gathering’ in person, whether they now reside outside of the County, currently live in Leitrim or have made Leitrim their new home.

 

The response to ‘The Leitrim Gathering’ to date has been phenomenal. Community groups from all over the County have planned a series of original, energising and animating events. People will have the opportunity to visit north, south, east and west of the County to attend an event and while doing so, explore the diverse and breathtaking County Leitrim landscape as part of the weekend.

 

For more information on the Gathering, check out our social media on #LeitrimGathering and www.theleitrimgathering.com for further updates over the coming weeks and months.

LEITRIM U20 TEAM V SLIGO ANNOUNCED

⚡ U20 TEAM NEWS ⚡

#Dalata Hotel Group – Connacht U20 Champ – Rd 4

🏐 | Leitrim 🆚 Sligo
📅 | TOMORROW – Wed, 09-Apr
⏰ | 6:30pm
📍 | in Shane McGettigan Park, Drumshanbo

🎟️ | Advance ticket sales only https://www.universe.com/users/connacht-gaa-YWLJG3
or selected Centra & SuperValu stores.

📺 | https://page.inplayer.com/connachtgaa/future-games.html

#GAA | #GAABelong

 

 

 

Handball News: Leitrim Community Games Handball Finals | Connacht Juv B Doubles Champ Finals | Connacht Adult 4-Wall Singles Champ Roundup

Plenty of Fun at the Leitrim Community Games Handball Finals

Fenagh Alley was busy on Saturday morning last as the 2025 Leitrim Community Games Handball finals took place. Building on the success of last year’s rejuvenated event, this year’s competition was even bigger, with more areas of the county taking part.

Spectators had the chance to watch some very entertaining and exciting handball matches, with players in the U13 and U16 categories showing off their one-wall skills in the hope of winning medals and securing a spot in the national finals.

Well done to everyone who participated, and congratulations to the medal winners. The gold and silver medallists will represent Leitrim at the national finals, which will be held in Drumlish, County Longford, on May 24th-25th.

A sincere thanks to everyone who helped organize and referee matches in their local areas as well as the county finals. Thank you to JP Kane and Fenagh club for hosting the county finals.
Best of luck to everyone heading to the national finals.

Full list of winners ( – see pics below):

U13 Girls:

  • Gold – Abbie Kane (Ballinamore)
  • Silver – Eimer Ni Thiarnan (Drumshanbo)
  • Bronze – Muireann Cox (Mohill)

 

U13 Boys:

  • Gold – Ruairi McKiernan (Drumshanbo)
  • Silver – Conor Cox (Mohill)
  • Bronze – Vinnie Ferguson (Manorhamilton)

U16 Boys:

  • Gold – Maxim Gilmartin (Mohill)
  • Silver – Eoin Mahon (Carrick on Shannon)
  • Bronze – Arro O’Reilly (Manorhamilton)

U16 Girls:

  • Gold – Sophie Kane (Ballinamore)

Connacht Juvenile B Doubles Championship Finals

The rescheduled Connacht Juvenile B Doubles Championship will be played next weekend, April 12/13th in Roscommon venues. Best of luck to all the young U11 – U13 boys and girls who are representing Leitrim. Keep an eye out on the Leitrim Handball Facebook page for further details of times and venues. (https://www.facebook.com/LeitrimHandball).

Connacht Adult 4-Wall Singles Championship Roundup

The Connacht 4-Wall Singles Championship continues next weekend with two Leitrim competitors entering the alley at quarter final stage. Drumshanbo’s Leo Logan waits either a Roscommon or Mayo opponent in his Over 35’s quarter final match. Meanwhile Manorhamilton’s Joel Smith will play Roscommon’s Darragh O’Gara in their Silver Master B quarter final. Best of Luck Leo and Joel.

 

Collage – U13 medallists : Muireann Cox Mohill (Bronze U13 Girls), Abbie Kane Ballinamore (Gold U13 Girls), Eimer McKiernan Drumshanbo (Silver U13 Girls).
Vinnie Ferguson Manorhamilton (Bronze U13 Boys), Ruairi McKiernan Drumshanbo (Gold U13 Boys), Conor Cox Mohill (Silver U13 Boys).

Collage – U16 medallists : Sophie Kane Ballinamore (Gold – U16 girls),
Arro O’Reilly Manorhamilton ( Bronze – U16 Boys) with JP Kane,
Maxim Gilmartin Mohill (Gold u16 boys) and Eoin Mahon Carrick (Silver u16 boys)


Collage – Selection of photos from the Leitrim Community Games Handball Finals

David Mahon
OCP Liathroid Láimhe Liatroma
https://www.facebook.com/LeitrimHandball

LEITRIM U20 TEAM V MAYO ANNOUNCED

⚡ U20 TEAM NEWS ⚡

#Dalata Hotel Group – Connacht U20 Champ – Rd 3

🏐 | Mayo 🆚 Leitrim
📅 | Wed, 02-Apr
⏰ | 6:15pm
📍 | in Hastings Insurance MacHale Park

🎟️ | Advance ticket sales only https://www.universe.com/users/connacht-gaa-YWLJG3
or selected Centra & SuperValu stores.

📺 | https://page.inplayer.com/connachtgaa/future-games.html

#riseagain | #GAABelong