Clubs should advise of their intention to participate or not by 5pm this Sunday evening.
19-Aug-10 by Colette Fox – PRO
With the group stages behind them, teams who qualified for the Quarter Finals will hope they know a little bit more about themselves and the opposition they face. All supporters attending the matches will be hoping for entertaining games but the teams will only want to be in the last four even if it means without playing champagne football. Below we preview the Connacht Gold Senior Championship and GWP Intermediate Championship Quarter Finals to take place this weekend.
CONNACHT GOLD SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP
Glencar/Manorhamilton v Carrigallen
A repeat of last years outstanding county final. Both teams have good league form going into the game and indifferent form in the group stages. Glencar/Manor were impressive accounting for both Allen Gaels and St. Marys. On the other hand Carrigallen were less than impressive in defeating Cloone and loosing to Kiltubrid. The big questions for Manor are can they cope with the favouritism tag and the hype surrounding a possible three in a row. The question for Carrigallen is can they push on from their impressive display in last years senior championship and county final where they were there or there abouts. Although it wont be easy to derail the champions – it can be done and Carrigallen, like Glencar/Manorhamilton have strong players throughout the field. While its hard to predict an eventual winner, one thing is for certain and absorbing contest is on the cards in Pairc Sean.
Mohill Vs Bornacoola
A local derby and two teams who have produced epic encounters in championship matches down through the years, so Saturday should be no different. Mohill go into the game having topped their group but they were less than impressive in their matches. Bornacoola were unlucky to loose narrowly to Annaduff and bounced back to beat Drumreilly. The Bors are serious championship competitors and in 08 they contested the Senior County Final and last year they only exited at the semi final stages after a replay. Mohill last won the title in 2006 and will be hoping to make a serious run for the title this year. They have the potential to be a Scóring machine if they start well but Bornacoola will know this only too well and are capable of curbing fluency in the Mohill play. This game will be close – to close to call.
Annaduff V Ballinamore Sean OHeslins
An intriguing contest between two teams who will want to make their mark in the championship this year. Annaduff topped their group while Ballinamore finished second in their group. Annaduff start as favourites but only based on their form in the group stages and Ballinamore will be happy to be outsiders as they have often produced the goods when written off. Annaduff have quietly gone about their business and many observers are tipping the 2004 champions to do extremely well. Ballinamore were very impressive in the championship last year and were most unlucky to exit at the quarter final stages. It will be interesting to see if Ballinamore can produce their 09 form at this vital stage in the competition or can Annaduff continue their impressive form. This game will be won by the team who wants it most.
Kiltubrid V St Marys
Another local derby match that has the potential of being a classic. Kiltubrid have really shown that league form goes out the window when championship comes around. They have rejuvenated themselves after poor league performances and topped their championship group. St Marys on the other hand have performed well in the league but will have to bounce back from a defeat in the last group game. Both teams are missing influential players due to suspensions and how the respective management teams fill the voids left by these players could prove to be the difference between winning and loosing on Saturday evening. Both teams will have to put in a higher level of performance if they are to progress to the last 4 and it could even come down to the team who displays the greater hunger and ability to ground out a result.
GWP INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Aughnasheelin V Glencar Manorhamilton
Aughnasheelin have to be considered favourites to defeat a second string Glencar Manorhamilton. Glencar Manor easily accounted for Aughavas and were very unlucky not to cause an upset against Dromahair. Aughnasheelin were very impressive in their games to date and the only concern for them could be complacency. Manor will not fear them but it is sure to be a difficult assignment to cause an upset.
St Patricks Dromahair V Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher
This is definately the game of the weekend with two of the most impressive teams of the year coming head to head. Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher will play Division 1 football next year while Dromahair have performed exceptionally well in their first year in Division 1. Both teams have talented young players mixed with experience throughout their ranks. History would show that matches between these two sides are always keenly contested and Saturday should be no different. If you are a neutral this is the game to be at.
Aughawillan V Gortletteragh
Both teams have to be considered serious contenders for the title. Aughawillan have produced patches of brilliance in their games so far. Gortletteragh on the other hand have mixed the good with the bad. You really dont know what to expect from these two. Aughawillan have demonstated some real championship form in their two games but Gortletteragh feel that they left the corresponding semi final fixture behind them last year and will use that as motivation. With so much at stake for both teams – a real battle is on the cards.
Ballinaglera V Drumkeerin
Another local derby that always produces thrills and spills. Ballinaglera have rejuvenated themselves after a poor league and won both their group games. Drumkeerin will consider they could have done better against Aughawillan and perhaps more self belief might have made the difference. Neither team will be lacking in self belief and certainly wont fear each other. This could prove to be a very openÓgame of football if they both go for it.
RELEGATION SEMI FINALS
Connacht Gold Senior (Allen Gaels v Cloone: Melvin Gaels v Drumreilly)
No team will want to be in the final and this should be motivation in itself. The teams with the greater determination and hunger will prevail.
GWP Intermediate (Annaduff v St Marys: Fenagh St Caillins v Aughavas)
Two local derbys with the two second string teams and the two first string teams facing each other. With local bragging rights also added into the mix these matches will be of huge importance to the competing clubs. May the best teams win!
18-Aug-10 by Colette Fox – PRO
Coiste Chontae Liatroma CLG – Junior B Football Championship 2010
Group 1 – Round 1
St Osnats v Cloone
Glencar/Manorhamilton v Aughawillan
Round 2
Aughawillan v St Osnats
Cloone v Glencar/Manorhamilton
Round 3
St Osnats v Glencar/Manorhamilton
Aughawillan v Cloone
Group 2 – Round 1
St Marys v Fenagh-St Caillins
Aughavas – bye
Round 2
Fenagh-St Caillins v Aughavas
St Marys – bye
Round 3
St Marys v Aughavas
Fenagh-St Caillins – bye
Group 3 – Round 1
Dromahair v Kiltubrid
Leitrim Gaels – bye
Round 2
Kiltubrid V Leitriim Gaels
Dromahair – Bye
| Round 3 Dromahair v Leitrim Gaels Kiltubrid – bye |
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Quarter Finals |
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Semi Finals |
Relegation Semi Final
Y Third Group 2 v Third Group 3
Relegation Final
Fourth Group 1 v Defeated team in Match Y
10-Aug-10 by Colette Fox – PRO
With the August Bank Holiday weekend approaching and Championship now taking centre stage now is an opportune time to take a look at the current standing of teams within the All County Leagues.
ACL LEAGUE DIVISION 1
12 teams compete in Division 1. The majority of teams have played 8 games with only Mohill and Melvin Gaels with a game in hand on 7 played. League holders Glencar Manorhamilton are currently ideally placed at the top of the table with 12 points. In hot pursuit on 11 points are Carrigallen, Mohill (1 game in hand), St. Marys and Annaduff. Realistically, any of these teams could yet make the top two and challenge for the league honours. Mid-table on 8 points sees neighbours Drumreilly and Aughawillan. While both are still in contention for a top placing this current Scóring average should at least see them safe. The next four teams are very closely positioned with Dromahair on 7 points, Sean O’Heslins on 6, Melvin Gaels on 5 and Allen Gaels second from the bottom on 4 points. Kiltubrid prop up the table with no points from eight outings and they will rely on results if they are to survive relegation. Interestingly, two of Kiltubrid’s remaining 3 fixtures are against Melvin Gaels and Allen Gaels. Two teams will be relegated to Division 2 and with it all to play for at the top and a number of teams at the bottom, this division will go down to the wire.
ACL LEAGUE DIVISION 2
10 teams compete in Division 2 with nine of them first string teams and Glencar Manorhamilton the only second string team. Although the league fixtures are not yet complete, it is already known that both Bornacoola on 15 points from 8 outings and Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher on 14 points from 9 outings are promoted to Division 1 next year. They will contest the League Final at a later date. Well done to both clubs on securing Division 1 status next year. Mid-table sees both Gortletteragh and Aughnasheelin. Both clubs performed admirably and are safe with 10 points and Gortletteragh have one game left to play. Eslin are currently in 5th place on 6 points but do have 3 remaining fixtures to fulfill. Glencar Manorhamilton and Aughavas are also currently locked on 6 points with Eslin and both have one remaining fixture. These 3 teams will be hoping to win their remaining games to avoid the relegation zone. The bottom 3 teams are Drumkeerin, Cloone and Ballinaglera. Ballinaglera are currently bottom with two points from 7 games. Drumkeerin do have a game in hand over the other two but 2 of their remaining 3 fixtures are against Cloone and Ballinaglera. With two teams to be relegated, all 3 will hope to win their remaining games and hope others slip up if they are to avoid the drop.
ACL LEAGUE DIVISION 3
10 teams contest Division 3 and the league is finalised with Bornacoola and Fenagh promoted to Division 2 next year. Well done to Fenagh who were crowned Division 3 winners when they edged out Bornacoola in the league final by the narrowest of margins (0-8 to 0-7) on the 10th of July. Mohill, St. Mary’s, Annaduff, Kiltubrid, Sean O’ Heslins, Gortletteragh and Allen Gaels will remain in Division 3 next year and will be joined by the two relegated teams from Division 2. Drumkeerin were unfortunate to be relegated to Divison 4 next year while Leitrim Gaels were promoted to this division from Division 4.
ACL LEAGUE DIVISION 4
Division 4 consists of 12 teams. The league was finalised last weekend with St Marys and Leitrim Gaels contesting the league final. Leitrim Gaels emerged victorious after a replay with a one point win. The Leitrim Gaels team are now promoted to Division 3 while St Marys cannot be promoted as they already have a team competing in Division 3. At the other end of the table Ballinaglera were relegated and will play in Division 5 next year. Carrigallen, Melvin Gaels, Glencar Manor, Annaduff, Aughnasheelin, Dromahair, Aughavas, Allen Gaels and Aughawillan all survived and will remain as Division 4 teams next year along with newly promoted Leitrim Gaels from Division 5 and relegated Division 3 team Drumkeerin.
ACL LEAGUE DIVISION 5
Division 5 is made up of 13 teams and there is no relegation. This Division is now complete as of last weekend and congratulations to Leitrim Gaels who completed the Division 4 and Division 5 League doubles by defeating neighbours St Marys again in this Final by 2 points. While Leitrim Gaels can be promoted, St Marys must remain in this Division as a Club cannot have two teams in the same Division. Interestingly, both teams were equally matched with 20 points and had the same for/against total. St. Mary’s, Mohill, Kiltubrid, Glenfarne/Kilty, Drumreilly, Bornacoola, Fenagh, Cloone, Gortlettragh, St Osnatts, Sean O’Heslins and Eslin will be joined by the Division 4 relegated team Ballinaglera next year.
Full credit to the CCC for having the league competitions finalised in Division 3,4 and 5 and so well advanced in others.
27-Jul-10 by Colette Fox – PRO
Kelloggs are offering you and your community the chance to transform your local playing field into a true sporting crucible. Right across Ireland dreams of sporting glory could really come alive.
The winner will get a playing field makeover worth € 100,000 – thats more than enough for better drainÓge, new turf and posts. Kelloggs and an expert panel of judges will select a club, community or college finalist from each province in Ireland and a public vote will decide the ultimate winner. The 4 finalists will feature on RTE television and each will be mentored by one of the Kelloggs Field of Dreams celebrity champions: Ireland rugby player Rob Kearney and RTE presenters Marty Morrissey, Tracy Piggott and Jacqui Hurley. 3 runners up will each win 10,000 worth of professional groundsmanship with expert advice on making the most of their prize.
For the chance to win the Kelloggs Field of Dreams, each club collects tokens from the special packs of Kelloggs Corn Flakes, Kelloggs Crunchy Not or Kelloggs Crunchy Nut Feast. If your club has 149 members, collect 500 tokens, if your club has 150 – 249 members, collect 700 tokens and if your club has 250 members or more, collect 900 tokens. The tokens should be given to your clubs Kelloggs Field of Dreams ambassador. Your ambassador will create your clubs entry online using videos, photos and anything else that might help entrants make it all the way to the final.
Four provincial finalists will be chosen in August 2010 with the winners decided by public vote in November.
Kelloggs wants to get clubs, schools and the wider community involved in Kelloggs Field of Dreams. Its a great way to bring people together and to foster community feeling. With everyone working together a sporting dream can go anywhere – on the right field anything is possible.
Find out more about Kelloggs Field of Dreams at www.kelloggs.ie/fieldofdreams or by contacting Leitrim Sports Partnership on 071 9650498 or at sports@leitrimcoco.ie.
10-Jun-10 by Colette Fox – PRO
Coiste Chontae Liatroma take this opportunity to congratulate Bornacoola Question Time team who won the All Ireland title in Killarney on Saturday. Well done to all our other competitors who did Leitrim and Connacht proud with marvellous performances all round. They were of course:-
Glencar Manorhamilton in the Figure Dancing
Louise Staunton for Bornacoola in Recitation
Leitrim Gaels in the Instrumental Music
St Marys in the Ballad Group
Ballinamore Sean OHeslins in the Novelty Act
A full report on the finals will be posted shortly.
26-Apr-10 by Colette Fox – PRO
Coiste Chontae Liatroma Executive hereby advise that all scheduled fixtures in Hurling and Football at all levels are canceled as a mark of respect to Philip Mc Guinness and his family.
No permission to play challenge game will be grant to any club at any level.
CCCC Leitrim will issue fixtures for week commencing 26th April 2010 in due course.
20-Apr-10 by Leitrim GAA
It is with great sadness and regret that Leitrim County Board confirm the tragic and untimely passing of Philip Mc Guinness of Mohill GAA Club and member of the County Leitrim senior team.
His death, as the result of an injury sustained in a Club game at the weekend has left not only his family, his Club and the people of Leitrim in deep shock but also the entire GAA community
‘Philly, as he was known was the ultimate team player, talented, dedicated and above all loyal. His death has had a profound effect in Leitrim GAA circles.
However, his loss to Club and County is second to the void now left in the Mc Guinness household of his mother Phil, brothers John and Michael and to the extended Mc Guinness family throughout Ireland. To all of them we offer our sincerest condolences.
Solas na bhFaitheas ar a ainm dílis.
Coiste Chontae Liatroma CLG
19-Apr-10 by Leitrim GAA
LEITRIM SENIOR PANEL V CARLOW 27/3/10
1. Enda Lyons (Eanna De Leon) Carrigallen
2. Daniel Beck (Domhnaill De Beic) Mohill
3. John McKeon (Seán Mac Eoin) Drumreilly
4. Dermot Reynolds (Diarmuid Mac Raghnaill) St Marys
5. James Glancy (Seamus Mac Fhlannacha) St Marys
6. Gary Reynolds (Garrai Mac Raghnaill) Carrigallen
7. Wayne McKeon (Wayne Mac Eoin) Ballinamore Seán OHeslins
8. Shane Canning (Seán Ó Cainin) Mohill
9. Tomas Beirne (Tomas Ó Beirn) Eslin
10. Philip McGuinness (Philib Mac Aonghusa) Mohill
11. David OConnor (Daibhid Ó Conchubhair) Bornacoola
12. Michael Foley (Michéal Ó Foghlú) Kilcock
13. Philip Howard (Philib Ó hÍomhair) Bornacoola
14. James Glancy (Seamus Mac Fhlannacha) Glencar/Manorhamilton
15. DeclanÓgilhooly (Deaglan Mac Giolla hUallaigh) Allen Gaels
16. Gareth Phelan (Gearóid Ó Faoláin) Melvin Gaels
17. Barry Prior (Barra Mac an Phriora) Aughawillan
18. Colm Clarke (Colm Ó Cleirigh) Drumkeerin
19. BrendanÓgallagher (Brendán Ó Gallachoir) Lucan, Sarsfields
20. Clifford Richardson (Clifford Mac Risteard) Carrigallen
21. Adrian Croal (Adrian Cról) Glencar Manorhamilton
22. Ronan Kennedy (Rónán Ó Cinnéide) Mohill
23. Colm Maguire (Colm Mag Uidhir) Aughavas
24. Ray Mulvey (Réamann Ó Maoilmhiaigh) St Marys
Management : Mickey Moran, John Morrison, Martin McGowan
26-Mar-10 by Colette Fox – PRO
2010 Championship Draws
There was great excitement in the Bush Hotel last night as the draws for the Senior, Intermediate and Junior A Championships took place. This year, the Senior Championship is sponsored by Connacht Gold and Leitrim GAA is delighted to welcome them on board. GWP continue their association with Leitrim GAA and sponsor the Intermediate and Junior A Championships for the coming year.
The business end of the football season now commences for all clubs in the County and as ever supporters can look forward to some mouth watering encounters throughout our championship summer of 2010. The Junior A, Intermediate and Senior Championships all have 12 teams (4 groups with 3 teams in each). The top two teams in each group will advance to the quarter final stages, while the losing team in each group will enter the relegationÓgroup.
Below we take a look at the three championship draws which can be viewed in PDF format elsewhere on this website.
Junior Championship
Of the 12 teams in the Junior A Championship, two of them are first string teams, eight are second string teams and two are third string teams. Groups 1 and 4 are made up of all 2nd string teams and with the standard so evenly matched we can expect evenly contested matches in these two groups. InÓgroup 3 Annaduffs 3rd string will compete against the 2nd string teams of Drumkerrin and Allen Gaels – a group that looks on paper too close to call. Certainly the group which generated the most excitement was Group 2 which consists of 1st string teams Leitrim Gaels and Eslin who of course were last years Junior A Championship beaten finalists. Add to the mix their neighbours St Marys and this group is sure to generate a lot of interest and excitement during the summer.
Intermediate Championship
The Intermediate Championship threw up some interesting ties also. It consists of nine first teams and three second string teams. You would have to strongly fancy a 1st team club to claim the Intermediate Championship since they can draw on all their player resources. The last 2nd string team to win the Intermediate Championship was Glencar Manorhamilton back in 2005.
Group 1 includes last years beaten finalists Aughawillan and the 2008 beaten finalists, Drumkeerin. Both teams have the potential to deliver but will face stiff opposition from a proud Annaduff outfit.
Group 2 sees a much fancied Gortletteragh paired against St Marys who always produce a strong second team and North Leitrims Ballinaglera who have real potential. This group looks too close to call.
Group 3 is made up of all 1st teams in Fenagh-St Caillins, Aughnasheelin and Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher. This group is sure to produce some fantastic games and the two teams to advance will have certainly earned it.
Group 4 sees newly promoted Junior A Champions Aughavas battle against North Leitrim neightbours Glencar Manorhamilton and last years beaten semi-finalists Dromahair. This group could go down to the wire.
Senior Championship
In the Senior Championship, all teams will be hoping to put a stop to Glencar Manorhamiltons hopes of doing 3 in a row and the County Champions will have it all to do in the group stages as they were drawn with South Leitrim neighbours and rivals Allen Gaels and St Marys in Group 4 which was dubbed the Group of Death!
InÓgroup 1 Annaduff and Bornacoola will renew local rivalries as they were pitted against each other. However, the neighbours wouldnt want to take their eye of the ball as Drumreilly could upset the odds by waiting in the long grass!
Group 2 will be an intensely contested group with Mohill, Melvin Gaels and Sean OHeslins. On past form all three teams will have realistic hopes of becoming 2010 County Champions so expect titanic battles in this group and call the two to advance if you dare!
Group 3 sees last years beaten Senior finalists Carrigallen paired against the 2009 Intermediate Champions Cloone and Championship specalists Kiltubrid. If Cloone can re-produce their 2009 form – they are sure to cause trouble for both Kiltubrid and Carrigallen.
While none of the teams will be looking past the group stages that doesnt stop you making your own predications on who you think will qualify from each of the groups! ThenÓgo a few steps further and check out the quarter and semi final pairings and make your predications on who will be crowned Senior, Intermediate and Junior A Champions for 2010.
Looking forward to the 2010 Leitrim Championships and the very best of luck to all our teams.
23-Mar-10 by Colette Fox – PRO
Club Competitions
tonight all eyes and ears will be on the championship draws (Senior, Intermediate and Junior) which takes place in the Bush Hotel at 9.pm. The draws will be broadcast live on Shannonside Radio.
The draw for the Liatroim Shield Competitions has taken place and compeitions get into full swing this weekend. A full list of the teams, groups and fixtures is now available in the Club Competitions Section of this website. Division 4 (Round 2) & Division 5 (Round 3) league compeitions are also scheduled to take place this Sunday.
Next Saturday also sees Round 2 of the U14 Football League take place (all games at 12noon.
County Competitions
This weekend our Senior Footballers take on Carlow on Saturday at 2.30 in Dr. Cullen Park. On Saturday evening at 5pm our County Minor Footballers host Roscommon in Pairc Sean in Round 2 of the Connacht Minor Football League. The Minors recorded a fantastic first round victory over neighbours Sligo on a scoreline of 1-11 to 2-16 on Saturday last in Markievicz Park. On Sunday the Leitrim County Hurlers have home advantage over Monaghan in the National Hurling League at 2.30 in Ballinamore. We wish all our county teams the very best of luck.
TO KEEP UP-TO-DATE – ALL LEAGUE TABLES (CLUB AND COUNTY) CAN BE VIEWED ON THIS WEBSITE IN THEIR RESPECTIVE CATEGORIES.
22-Mar-10 by Colette Fox – PRO
Bornacoola close to All Ireland Trath na gCeist title.
Bornacoolas quiz team were within a question of winning the All Ireland final of the Seachtain na Gaeilge Tráth na gCeist in Croke Park on Lá Fhéile Pádraig. They scored 56 out of 65 questions and were one behind Lucan Sarsfields from Dublin on 57. With two rounds to go they were one up and they were level with Sarsfields with a round to go. They were extremely unlucky not to get at least into a tie-breaker.
Well done to the team on a terrific performance.
19-Mar-10 by Colette Fox – PRO
