Intercounty Senior Challenge

Dromard GAA, Longford presents –

STEVE O REILLY INTERCOUNTY TOURNAMENT

At Phairc nÓgael 21ST May 2006

At 2:00
– Michael O?Heslin Cup –
Longford Champions 2005 V Leitrim Champions 2005
DROMARD V KILTURBRID

At 3:30
– Steve O?Reilly Cup –
Intercounty Senior Challenge
LONGFORD V LEITRIM

Dromard Fundraising Social night
Takes place in the Club-House,
Bar Open?s at 10 p.m with Music provided?

ALL WELCOMED TO COME ALONG FOR A GOOD nÓgHT?S ENTERTAINMENT

 

 

18-May-06 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Juniors – Change of Venue

This evenings Connacht Junior Semi-final clash between Roscommon and Leitrim has been changed from Tarmonbarry to Elphin.

The throw-in time remains at 7pm.

Best of luck to the lads !

 

 

05-May-06 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Round up of the weekend fixtures

Round up of the weekend fixtures:

[b]County Games:[/b]
Best of luck to the 2 County teams in action this weekend as the Mens Junior team play Roscommon this evening in Elphin and then the big game on Sunday when the Ladies take on Clare in the Division 3 – Suzuki National League Final. This game is in Pairc Ciaran, Athlone at 3.30pm on Sunday.

[b]All County League:[/b]
The Division 1 & 2 games are scheduled for tomorrow evening, while on Sunday there a games in Division 2, 3 & 4

[b]Ladies Clubs:[/b]
The Ladies Division 3 and Ladiess 9s compete on Sunday

 

 

05-May-06 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

GAA President Mr Sean Kelly to visit Leitrim

President of the GAA, Mr Sean Kelly, will attend the Bush Hotel on Monday evening, April 17th, next at 6:30pm to officially launch the two major development projects located at P?irc Se?n Mac Diarmada and Annaduff and also the recently redesigned County Board Website.

The 2,500 Seater Stand in P?irc Se?n Mac Diarmada is now at contract stage and it is anticipated that the works will commence later this summer. It is hoped to have a new stand and full facilities in place for the start of next years National League.

The County Training facilities in Annaduff is ready to go to tender stage and the completed project will incorporate two all weather training fields and associated buildings including indoor training and handball areas.

(This) very popular county website has recently received a face lift and has had many useful features added to it including a calendar outlining up and coming events. The site attracts 1,000?s of visitors each week and one of the most popular sections is on the player profiles. By the end of the summer it is hoped to have a complete list of all County players including Ladies, Underage and Hurling added to the current list of Senior footballers.

The Presidents visit is an endorsement of the work being carried out by the County Board on behalf of the players and supporters of Leitrim GAA.

All clubs and club officers are invited to attend as Mr Kelly will meet all GAA officials including county board officers and sub committee members.

Following the three launch?s the evening will finish with a social event in Cox?s Steakhouse Dromod where entertainment will be provided.

 

 

13-Apr-06 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Are YOU a Member ?

Are YOU a Member of Leitrims Supporters Club – if not then you have only days left to join and enter the draw which takes place this Saturday night at Cox?s Steak House in Dromod.

This year there are 10 prizes worth a combined total of over ?10,000 with a top prize of ?5,000

It?s easy to enter online ? click on the Supporters Club link on the left hand menu and follow the instructions. Alternatively contact any of the Committee members as soon as possible as time is running out !

Tickets ?40 each and you also receive a Supporters Car Sticker.

 

 

20-Mar-06 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Update – Sunday – all bar 3 club games postponed

The recent bad weather has taken its toll as its possible that only 3 games out of 11 club games will proceed this weekend.

As of this morning (Sunday) only 1 league game will go ahead between Bornacoola and Sean O Heslins and Ballinaglera and Annaduff

This will put added pressure on the GAC as they have to schedule in the region of 465 fixtures for Clubs in 2007 of which approximately 366 are league games.

The County Senior game against Longford will definately go ahead after a pitch inspection earlier this morning.

 

 

12-Mar-06 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Arrive early for 7-45pm throw-in at Cloone !

7:45pm is confirmed as the throw-in time for the Leitrim v London Allianz National League match which will take place under lights in Cloone tonight, March 4th.

This will make Cloone only the fourth ever grounds in GAA history to host a National Football League game under lights and the first in either Connaught or Ulster !

Patrons are asked to arrive at least 15 minutes earlier than normal to the venue to allow time for parking and admission. Note that new safety lights were recently installed on the perimeter walls on the Mohill and Drumlish roads thus making parking easier.

Within the grounds all walkways and spectator areas are illuminated either from the main pitch lights or from additional lighting.

The forecast may not be favourable but Hot Tea, Coffee and Soup will be available in the grounds on the night.

 

 

02-Mar-06 by Brendan Doyle

Senior Intermediate and Junior A Champ Draw

The following is live from the Bush Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon.

[b]Senior Championship[/b]

Group 1
Allen Gaels
Bornacoola
Fenagh-St. Caillins

Group 2
Aughawillan
Annaduff
Glencar/Manor.

Group 3
Mohill
Kiltubrid
Melvin Gaels

Group 4
St. Marys
Gortletteragh
Sean O Heslins

[b]Intermediate Championship[/b]

Group 1
St. Marys
DrumkeeranÓglencar-Manor

Group 2
Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher
Allen Gaels
Ballinaglera

Group 3
Cloone
Carrigallen
Drumreilly

Group 4
Aughnasheelin
Dromahaire
Aughavas

[b]Junior A Championship[/b]

Group 1
Mohill
Sean O Heslins
Eslin

Group 2
Allen Gaels
Aughavas
Drumkeeran

Group 3
Gortletteragh
Annaduff
Carrigallen

Group 4
Melvin Gaels
Bornacoola
Aughawillan

 

 

08-Feb-06 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

NFL – Round 1 – Donegal v Leitrim

Leitrim opened their National League campaign with a draw after a tough away assignment in Ballyshannon.

Leitrim started well registering the first score as Ciaran Duignan placed the ball firmly between the posts. More were to follow from Ciaran as he clocked up a total of 4 points in the first half. Donegal responded to the Leitrim attacks and they levelled matters with 5 points of which Michael Doherty was the main contributor. Leitrims other point was from full forward Declan Maxwell leaving the half time score 0-5 points each.

The second half has been Leitrims downfall in recent games but this time the attitude was different. Leitrim applied pressure from the start and following several attacks a high ball from Michael Foley lead to Declan Maxwell punching the ball across the goal mouth. Had there been another forward there thenÓgoal may have ensued.

Barry McWeeney was taken off injured and replaced by Francis Holohan who played in the corner with Dermot Reynolds taking the number 6 position.

Ciaran Duignan scored twice again for Leitrim and finished the game with a personal tally of 7 points.

Over the half the half forward line was eventually replaced as Colin Regan was the first to go as his nÓggling injury caught up with him. He was replaced by Emilyn Mulligan. Leitrims Johnny Goldrick was replaced by Daniel Beck with 8 minutes to go and Michael Foley was replaced by Darren Duignan with 5 minutes to go.

Within 1 minute of Darrens entrance the two Duignans clicked together and a pass from Ciaran was caught by Darren who kicked a fine goal. Leitrim were now leading by the goal 1-08 to Donegals 0-08

Donegal replied with 2 points with the second scored by Frank McGlynn who brought down Leitrims advantage to 1 point.

Cathal McCrann caught 3 Donegal balls that are dropped short as the clock moved into injury time. The Leitrim backs were under considerable pressure and with 2 minutes to go Donegals Adrian Sweeney leveled the scores with a point from play.

In the last kick of the game Donegals Michael Doherty had an injury time free about 50m out but hit it out.

Great work by Leitrim in putting it up to a much fancied Donegal and holding on to share the spoils.

Final score: Donegal 0-11 Leitirm 1-08

ScórERS –
Donegal:
M Doherty 0-5 (5f)
A Sweeney0-2
C Toye 0-2 each
S McDermott 0-1
F McGlynn 0-1

Leitrim:
Ciaran Duignan 0-7 (5f),
Darren Duignan 1-0
Declan Maxwell 0-1

Donegal – M Boyle; N McGee, R Sweeney, K Lacey; E McGee, B Monaghan, S McHugh; B Boyle, S McDermott; C Toye, C Bonner, M Caulfield; L Thompson, A Sweeney, M Doherty.

Subs: P Durcan for Boyle, C Dunne for Caulfield, F McGlynn for McHugh, R KavanÓgh for Thompson, P McNulty for Bonner.

LEITRIM – C McCrann; D Reynolds, J McKeon, M McGuinness; D McHugh, B McWeeney, S Foley; G McCloskey, C Carroll; J Goldrick, C Regan, M Foley; B Prior, D Maxwell, C Duignan.

Subs: F Holohan for McWeeney, E Mulligan for Regan; D Beck for Goldrick; D Duignan for Foley.

Leitrim are home to Clare next Sunday while Donegal must travel to Carlow.

 

 

05-Feb-06 by Brendan Doyle

Foireann Sinsir Liatroma

[b]Foireann Sinsir Liatroma[/b]

In aghaidh: D?n na nGall
Com?rtas: Sraith Naisiunta
D?ta: 05 Feabhra 2006
L?thair: Baile an tSionnain

1 Cathal McCrann
2 Dermot Reynolds
3 John McKeon
4 Michael McGuinness
5 David McHugh
6 Barry McWeeney
7 Shane Foley
8 Gary McCloskey
9 Christopher Carroll
10 Johnny Goldrick
11 Colin Regan
12 Michael Foley
13 Barry Prior
14 Declan Maxwell
15 Ciaran Duignan
16 John Prior
17 Francis Holohan
18 Derek Kelleher
19 Michael Greene
20 Ciaran Kennedy
21 Fergal Meehan
22 Daniel Lowe
23 Brendan Guckian
24 Daniel Beck
25 Dara Mc Kiernan
26 Shane Canning
27 Gavin McWeeney
28 Darren Duignan
29 Donal Brennan
30 Emlyn Mulligan

Bainisteoir: Des Dolan
Roghn?ir?: Pat Prior, Declan Bohan

 

 

03-Feb-06 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Allianz League 2A – Round 1

This weekend sees the opening of the Allianz League with Leitrim travelling to Ballyshannon on Sunday to face Donegal. This game is scheduled to start at 2:30pm.

Donegal are inÓgood form at the moment and will be a tough opening encounter for the Leitrim team who are still in an experimental stage.

In the Ulster?s McKenna Cup tournament Donegal played St Marys in their opening game and finished victorious.

In Round 2 Donegal were away to Down and finished the game well in the second half to win by smallest of margins – Donegal 0-11 Down 1-7.

Their final encounter was against Tyrone in Ballybofey. Donegal opened well and lead at half time 0-5 to 0-3. In the second half Stephen O Neill emerged as the hero for Tyrone as his five-point contribution helped the All-Ireland champions past Donegal and into the semi-final of the Dr McKenna Cup. The final result Tyrone 0-11 Donegal 0-9.

Based on this performance Donegal will be very much up for this opener against Leitrim.

Likewise Leitrim are on a par with Donegal as we have 2 wins out of 3 in the FBD League.

Other games this weekend in our division include Longford?s trip to Ruislip and Roscommon?s away game to Limerick and Clare are home to Carlow.

The fixtures are as follows:

London v Longford – in Ruislip at 1.00pm
Clare v Carlow – in Cusack Park at 2.30pm
Donegal v Leitrim – in Ballyshannon at 2.30pm
Limerick v Roscommon – in P?irc na nGael at 3pm

 

 

31-Jan-06 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

FBD League – Round 3 – Leitrim v Sligo

Leitrim presented themselves in a Jekyl and Hyde fashion in Carrick yesterday to win by one point in what turned out to be a very tense affair. Leitrim?s first half performance was hard to fault with much determination and grit shown. The second half proved to be a less savoury effort with Sligo making a comeback and they clawed to within a point. The final 10 minutes proved tense as Sligo clambered for the vital draw to see them through to the FBD home Final. However a stoic Leitrim held their ground and maybe with a better performance across the field Leitrim may have made it to the final.

In the first half Leitrim started with pace and really put it to Sligo as Ciaran Duignan was in blistering form with a personal tally of 7 points in the first half. Ciaran opened the Scóring with a free in the 4th minute. 2 more points followed from play in the 7th and 8th minutes. A point from a free in the 12th minute followed on by a point from play in the 15th minute. In the 20th minute Ciaran scored another point from a free. Declan Maxwell got on the score board with a point from play. Sligo?s captain Mark Breheny scored Sligo?s only score of the half with a point from play. Ciaran Duignan replied again with a point from play and Barry Prior finished off the half with a point in the 30th minute. Earlier on the half Declan Maxwell had a fisted goal disallowed as he was judged to have been in the box before the ball. Leitrim had one wide during the half to Sligo?s two wides. Unfortunately for Leitrim their influential captain Christy Carroll received an injury and was replaced at half time. Half time score Leitrim 0-9 Sligo 0-1

The second half was Sligo?s half in terms of possession and the Leitrim defence was under a lot of pressure throughout the half. Sligo registered the first score from Sean Davey in the second minute. Leitrim?s Barry Prior replied with a 4th minute score from play. Sligo registered another point from play which was answered by Leitrim?s Johnny Goldrick with a fine shot from a tight angle on the stand side. This was Leitrim?s last score and all the traffic was one way as Sligo midfield and half forwards dominated. Sligo slotted over 6 points unanswered to get to within one of Leitrim. Their final 2 points being in the 29 and 30th minutes. The Leitrim defence held out in the last tense minutes to prevent a Sligo appearance in the home final. Unfortunately from a Leitrim perspective and with news from Galway two more points were all that were needed to see Leitrim into the FBD Home Final, they weren?t to be however. Other incidents in the final quarter saw Leitrim?s John McKeon sent off for a rather innocuous second yellow and 1 minute later the numbers were levelled with Sligo?s Padraic Doohan also receiving his marching orders with a second yellow.

Final score – Leitrim 0-11 Sligo 0-10

ScórERS ?
Leitrim: C Duignan 0-6; B Prior 0-2; M Foley 0-1; D Maxwell 0-1; J Goldrick 0-1.

Sligo: M Brehony 0-5; S Davey 0-3; B Curran 0-1; S Stenson 0-1.

LINEOUTS –

Leitrim – C McCrann; D Reynolds, J McKeon, F Holohan; D McHugh, B McWeeney, S Foley; G McCloskey, C Carroll; J Goldrick, S Canning, M Foley; C Duignan, D Maxwell, B Prior.
Subs:
N Doonan for C Carroll (ht)
D Lowe for S Canning (39)
D Duignan for N Doonan (57)
D Beck for M Foley (61)
L Ferguson for D Lowe (62)

Sent off: J McKeon (2nd yellow).

Sligo – P Greene; R Donovan, N McGuire, J Feeney; C Harison, J Rolston, J Davey; K Tuffy, P Doohan; P McGovern, M Brehony, T Taylor; B Curran, S Davey, A Marren.

Subs: D Kelly for J Feeney (ht)
M Munds for K Tuffy (37)
S Stenson for A Marren (49)
D Sloyan for T Taylor (52)

Sent off: P Doohan (2nd yellow).

 

 

23-Jan-06 by Brendan Doyle – PRO