Allen Gaels GAA Club Notes 07/08/2018

Niall Higgins Tournament – The annual Niall Higgins Memorial Tournament took place in the park on Bank Holiday Monday and Clann na nGael from Roscommon emerged victorious in the final with a 4-01 to 0-08 win over Allen Gaels. It was a great day’s entertainment and we thank Clann na nGael, Shannon Gaels/Kilmore, Mohill, St. Mary’s Kiltoghert & Glencar Manorhamilton for travelling and making the tournament a big success. The U-15 competition provided a series of very enjoyable matches and the results were: Allen Gaels 5-08 G/Manorhamilton 1-02; Clan na nGael 7-04 Mohill 4-04; Shannon Gaels/ Kilmore 2-08 G/Manorhamilton 0-06; St. Mary’s 2-08 Mohill 1-04; Allen Gaels 4-07 Shannon Gaels/Kilmore 1-04; Clann nGael 3-03 St. Mary’s 1-06. In a thrilling final Clann na nGael prevailed against Allen Gales 4-01 to 0-08 with a man of the match display from the Clan goalkeeper, Neil Hannon, who repelled a barrage of goal chances from the home side. Many congratulations to all who took part and a big thank you to Cyril McKeon & Mal Guckian for officiating the matches. Thank you to all who helped out in the clubhouse during the day, to the umpires and well done to the organising committee especially Farrell McKeon, Angus Fee & Stephen McWeeney. A special thanks to Paddy & Mairead Higgins who attended on the day and to Paddy for presenting the medals & trophy.

Senior Championship – The senior team lost out to St. Mary’s in Pairc Sean on Saturday on Saturday evening on a scoreline of 3-16 to 3-08 and could have few complaints with the result. We play Melvin Gaels in Ballinamore on Sunday at 12noon. Best of luck to the squad and the management team of Sean, Paddy & Angus.

Pyramid Bookmakers Junior A Championship – Best of luck to the team & management against Melvin Gales in Ballinamore on Sunday following the senior game.

St. Francis Ladies – The ladies are out again the weekend after next.

U-17’s – The U-17’s were defeated by St. Joseph’s last week on a scoreline of 0-12 to 3-07 and we play St. Marys at home and Ballinamore Sean O’Heslins away in the coming week. Best of luck to all concerned.

U-13’s – The lads lost out to Drumkeerin on Thursday last and we have two more away fixtures this week in Gortletteragh & Kiltubrid and will have a report next week. Best of luck to the team & management.

Minor Ladies – The girls had a good win in Dromahair last week. No details of this week’s fixture. 

Lotto – There was no winner of the lotto jackpot last week the numbers drawn were 03-11-21-25. The prize winners of €20 each were: Susan Gilmartin, Ballinaglera; Steve Stead, Drumshanbo; Elizabeth Flynn, Aughriman; Mary Smith, Galway; Declan Lynch, Creenagh. The jackpot now stands at €2,500.

Wedding Bells – Heartiest congratulations to Oisin Dolan and Leila Dowling who were married on Saturday. We wish the newly-wed couple every happiness together.

Allen Gaels GAA Club Notes 30/07/2018

Connacht Gold Senior Championship – The senior team had a good start to the championship against Bornacoola in Cloone on Friday evening emerging winners on scoreline of 3-14 to 1-07. The club wishes Brian Duffy from Bornacoola a speedy recovery. We play St. Mary’s in Pairc Sean on Saturday at 5:30pm. Best of luck to the squad and the management team of Sean, Paddy & Angus.

 

Pyramid Bookmakers Junior A Championship – Hard luck to the lads who lost out to a strong Glencar Manorhamilton outfit on Sunday in Pairc Sean.

 

St. Francis Ladies – The ladies have a bye this weekend.

 

U-17’s – The U-17’s were defeated by Leitrim Gaels last week and we have 2 home games coming up against St. Josephs this week and St. Marys next Monday evening. Best of luck to all concerned.

 

U-13’s – The lads are away on Thursday evening to Drumkeerin. Best of luck to the team & management.

 

Niall Higgins Tournament – The annual Niall Higgins Memorial Tournament takes place in the park on the Bank Holiday Monday first game at 11am. Anyone available to help out on the day would be very welcome.

 

Lotto – There was no winner of the lotto jackpot last week the numbers drawn were 06-12-19-26. The prize winners of €20 each were: Patricia Coggins, Leitrim Village; Enda McGloin, Drumshanbo; Una McAvoy, Ardcolum; Bridgie Brogan, Dowra Road; Oisin Conway, Trim. The jackpot now stands at €2,400.

 

Wedding Bells – Heartiest congratulations to Ray Beirne and Orla McGuinness who were married on Saturday. We wish the newly-wed couple every happiness together.

 

Sympathy – The Club extends deepest condolences to the Doyle Family on the sad passing of Dessie & Seamus’ sister, Mary Moran, who was laid to rest in Glasson at the weekend. Sincere sympathy also to the Gilchriest Family, on the sad passing of James, who was laid to rest in Drumshanbo last week. Condolences to the Spellman Family, Diffier on the recent passing of Bernadette’s sister, Elizabeth McGinley in Sligo and finally to the Beirne Family, Drumleague on the passing of Tommy Beirne. May they rest in peace.

Allen Gaels GAA Club Notes 23/07/2018

Senior Championship – The championship kicks off with a Friday evening match against Bornacoola in Cloone at 6:30pm. Best of luck to the squad and the management team of Sean, Paddy & Angus.

Dunnes Bar Division 2: The league concluded with an anti-climax on Saturday evening as Cloone conceded the points in our last outing and a draw between Annaduff & Dromahair means that we are tied with Dromahair on 18 points and on the head to head. As score difference is also out due to the concession a playoff will be required after the championship. Well done to the players and management on their efforts all year.

St. Francis Ladies – Well done to the ladies who had a big win over Fenagh on Sunday morning. Scorers were Aine Flood 3-03; Ailish Cornyn 2-02; Katie Kelly 2-02; Ciara McPartland 1-03; Roisin McGrenaghan 0-02;  Dara Morahan 0-01;  & Mairead McCawley 0-01. We play again on August 11th. Best of luck to the panel and to Paul & Gareth in the remaining games.

Newtowngore Engineering U-17’s – The U-17’s lost out narrowly to Drumkeerin last week on a scoreline of 2-10 to 2-07. We play Leitrim Gaels away this week and are at home to St. Josephs on Monday evening. We will have a report next week. Best of luck to all concerned.

Barna Recycling U-13’s – The lads are at home on Thursday evening to Ballinamore Sean O’Heslins. Best of luck to the team & management.

U-11’s – We hosted St. Marys in a very enjoyable blitz in the park on Friday evening. Well done to all the players for their efforts. There is another blitz against Melvin Gaels on Saturday morning in the park at 11:15am.

U-9’s – The U-9’s have a blitz in the park on Wednesday evening at 6:30pm.

Fundraising Meeting – There is an important meeting in the clubhouse tonight Wednesday July 25th at 8pm to discuss fundraising ideas within the club. A fundraising committee met last week and they are appealing to all members, parents, coaches, players, supporters to help out. Your idea could make all the difference so everyone is welcome.

Lotto – There was no winner of the lotto jackpot last week the numbers drawn were 12-15-25-27. The prize winners of €20 each were: Gerry Kelly, Carrick-on-Shannon; Henry Sorohan, Drumshanbo; Berna Gibbons, Keadue; John Joe Cullen, Drumshanbo; Fiona McKiernan, Drumshanbo. The jackpot now stands at €2,300.

New Arrival – Congratulations and best wishes to Conor & Rebecca Higgins who welcomed their first child in London last week, a boy called Ruairi.

Allen Gaels GAA Club Notes 18/07/2018

Dunnes Bar Division 2 – The lads had 2 tough games last week against Dromahair and Annaduff. We travelled to Dromahair on Wednesday evening and found ourselves a goal down in the first minute and worse almost followed as Dromahair missed a penalty in the 4th minute as well as a coupof veryery scorable chances. We got on the scoreboard in the 7th minute when Shane Beirne fisted a point quickly followed by a point from play from Caleb Duffy. The home side had the next 2 points before we hit 4 points on the trot between the 16th and 24th minute from James Flynn, Caleb Duffy (2) & Martin Beirne. Dromahair hit back with 3 points of their own to lead 1-05 to 0-6 at the break. The home side kicked on after the interval and points in the 32nd & 34th minute saw them lead by 4. Martin Beirne landed a free in reply but another free in the 42nd minute proved to be their last score. The home side were reduced to 14 men and played a rearguard action to protect their lead. Martin Beirne in the 47th minute and a long range Diarmuid McKiernan free left 2 points in it with 10 minutes remaining. We were unable to find a way through in that time and it was the first minute of injury time when Bryan Beirne landed a long range score to bring us within one. As time was running out Martin Raftery was the hero when he popped up with the equaliser in the 4th minute of stoppage time to secure a share of the spoils. In a must win game on Saturday evening we came out on top in a tight encounter with table toppers Annaduff. Again another slow start saw us trail 1-04 to 0-01 at the end of the opening quarter. The visitors raced into a 3 point lead in 7 minutes before Caleb Duffy pointed from play after great work from Kyle Flynn in defence. Annaduff added another point and then as they dominated possession struck for a goal on 12 minutes. Martin Beirne replied with a free and then in the 20th minute hit the net to bring us back into the game. Thomas Mulvey added a point from play and in the 26th minute Ciaran Walsh got on the end of a move to strike for our second goal and put us in the lead for the first time. However on the stroke of half time Annaduff were awarded a penalty & converted to leave the interval score 2-04 to 2-03 to the visitors. Annaduff had the first 2 points of the second half inside 2 minutes but Caleb Duffy was on hand in the 33rd minute to grab our third goal & level the game. Both sides missed chances before Annaduff edged ahead again in the 42nd minute. Martin Beirne converted a free to level again going into the last quarter. Annaduff scored from a free to lead again on 49 minutes but this was short lived as Martin Raftery broke up field to level once more. Diarmuid McKiernan converted a pressure 45 after missing a couple earlier with 5 minutes remaining. When Annaduff hit a great long range equaliser in the 58th minute it looked like they would secure the point they needed to confirm promotion. However with the game in injury time Caleb Duffy hit a free and then added a final point from play after a brilliant interception by David Wynne to close out the game on a score line of 3-08 to 2-09.Scorers: Martin Beirne 1-03; Caleb Duffy 1-03; Ciaran Walsh 1-00; Thomas Mulvey 0-01; Martin Raftery 0-01. Our last game this weekend is a must win match against Cloone in Cloone so best of luck to the team & management.

St. Francis Ladies – Well done to the ladies who got the championship off to a good start with a well deserved win over Mohill on Sunday morning. The final score was 3-13 to 1-07 with goals from Ailish Cornyn, Ciara McTigue & Maeve Daly the difference. We play Fenagh this Sunday but no details of fixture as yet. Best of luck to the panel and to Paul & Gareth.

U-17’s – The U-17’s begin their championship campaign with 2 away games to Drumkeerin & Leitrim Gaels. We will have a report next week. Best of luck to all concerned.

U-13’s – The lads were just pipped by a late goal in the park against Fenagh on Thursday evening last on a scoreline of 2-09 to 1-10. We travel to Gortletteragh on Thursday evening throw in at 7:30pm. Best of luck to team & management.

U-11’s – We are hosting St. Marys in a blitz in the park on Friday at 7pm.

Kellogg’s Cul Camps – Many thanks to Shane O’Rourke and his team of coaches who looked after over 180 kids so well last week in Drumshanbo.

Lotto – There was no winner of the lotto jackpot last week the numbers drawn were 09-17-21-23. The prize winners of €20 each were: Rose McLoughlin, Carrick-on-Shannon; Carmel Smith, Drumshanbo; Rosalie Logan, Creenagh; Ann Mulvaney, Glangevlin; Shane Beirne, Mahanagh. The jackpot now stands at €2,200.

Wedding Bells – Congratulations and best wishes to Francie McManus and Ailish Roddy who were married in Aughnasheelin on Saturday and celebrated with family and friends in Meath later in the day.

Allen Gaels GAA Club Notes 11/07/2018

Dunnes Bar Division 2 – It’s been a busy week for the team & management with two games in 4 days. We travelled to Drumreilly last Wednesday evening and after a titanic battle emerged with a share of the spoils on a scoreline of 4-11 to 3-14 in a cracking encounter. We led 1-10 to 1-07 at the break and with Caleb Duffy in imperious form were looking good for the points but a late goal for the home side earned a draw. Our scorers were: Caleb Duffy 3-06 (4f); Thomas Mulvey 0-02; Martin Beirne 0-02; Shane Walsh 0-02; Martin Raftery 0-01; Diarmuid McKiernan 0-01. On Sunday morning we had a home game against Glencar Manorhamilton and after another high quality game we came out on top on a scoreline of 3-10 to 0-13. Again this was a great battle and if Manor had converted some goal chances then it would have been a closer affair. We led 1-06 to 0-05 at the interval with Bryan Beirne finding the roof of the net in the 4thminute. Martin Beirne scored a goal in the 35th minute with a great finish from a tight angle and Thomas Mulvey secured the points when he coolly slotted home in the 52nd minute. Scorers: Martin Beirne 1-07 (5f); Thomas Mulvey 1-01; Bryan Beirne 1-00; Caleb Duffy 0-02. Best of luck to the squad & management in the remaining games as we chase promotion. We are fixed to play away  to Dromahair on Wednesday evening at 8:30pm and at home to Annaduff on Saturday, the two teams above us in the table. This means we have to play 4 games in 10 days which is a very big ask of players at this time of year with lads having to travel for 2 consecutive Wednesday night games. If the Fixtures Committee feel this is a reasonable situation then all clubs should have to play the same schedule and this is not the case!

Newtowngore Engineering U-17 – The U-17’s begin their championship campaign with a trip to Drumkeerin next Monday evening at 7pm. Best of luck to all concerned.

Barna Recycling U-13 – Best of luck to the lads who begin with a home game against Fenagh on Thursday evening at 7pm.

 U-12 Cross Border League – The U-12’s lost out to Clonbroney in the Plate Final in Glennon Brothers Pearse Park on Saturday evening last. Well done to the lads on reaching the final.

U12 ladies –  The girls played two matches recently St Mary’s away and St Brigid’s in Ballinaglera. With the holiday season in full flow, we fielded without a few players. Great credit to the girls who came in to play and help the club fulfill all fixtures, a number of U-10’s lining out representing the club for the first time in competitive games so well done girls. The panel on duty was Leah Mc Loughlin, Katie McGovern, Andrea Gilmartin, Ella Guckian,  Erin McCawley, Ella Casey, Aoibheann McGowan, Brianna O’Donnell, Hayley Woods, Elizabeth Flynn, Mollie Smith, Aloisa Fowler, Grace Gillard, Hannah McKeon, Ellen McGowan. We have completed our league schedule and were very competitive in all games. Thanks to all the ladies for their commitment and never say die attitude & to all parents for the lifts and support. Thanks again to Frankie Reynolds for his help and the Ballinaglera club for the use of their facilities while our pitch was closed. A huge thank you to Paul McGowan  & Berni Lynch for looking after the team. Training continues on Saturdays.

U-9 – Well done to the U-9’s who travelled to Mohill on Saturday for a blitz & many thanks to Mohill for hosting. We play Dromahair in the park on Friday at 6:30pm.

Kellogg’s Cul Camps – Another huge turnout at the summer coaching camp in Drumshanbo this week and we hope everyone enjoys the fine weather.

Lotto – There was no winner of the lotto jackpot last week the numbers drawn were 04-14-19-21. The prize winners of €20 each were: Fintan Cullen, Tarmon; Cara Pharmacy, Drumshanbo; Sue O’Donoghue, Kesh; Owenie McKiernan, Glangevlin; Marie Casserly, Drumshanbo. The jackpot now stands at €2,100.

Leitrim Minors – Hard luck to Colin Moran & his team-mates on losing out to Galway in Pairc Sean on Friday evening last.

Club Meeting – The monthly club meeting takes place on Thursday evening at 9pm in the clubhouse.

Sympathy – The Club extends deepest condolences to the O’Brien Family, Bridge Street on the tragic passing of Kelly, who was laid to rest in Drumshanbo last Friday. Our thoughts and prayers are with Maura, Paddy, Conor, Sonya and Mark and their extended family & friends at this most difficult time.

Allen Gaels GAA Club Notes 03/07/2018

U-12 Cross Border League – The U-12’s defeated Mohill by a point in the Shield Final in Carrick last Thursday on a scoreline of 5-07 to 4-09. Well done to all the squad who celebrated captain Daniel O’Loughlin lifting the trophy. Congrats also to John Nolan, Cyril McKeon, Richard O’Loughlin & Stephen McWeeney who looked after the lads. We also take on Clonbroney in the Plate Final in Glennon Brothers Pearse Park on Saturday evening at 5:30pm so best of luck to all concerned.

Dunnes Bar Division 2 – After a break for inter-county fare the club league returns with a vengeance with over a quarter of the entire programme of matches being played in the next 7 days.  We play Drumreilly away on Wednesday evening the 4th at 8:30pm followed by a home game against Glencar Manorhamilton on Sunday at 11:30am in the park and an away trip to Dromahair on Wednesday July 11th so best of luck to the team & management.

Kellogg’s Cul Camps – Please note that the summer coaching camp takes place in Drumshanbo next week from July 9th – 13th.

U-9’s – Well done to the U-9’s who took part in the half time blitz in Pairc Sean on Saturday.

Lotto – There was no winner of the lotto jackpot last week the numbers drawn were 05-18-19-27. The prize winners of €20 each were: Sile Tighe, Drumshanbo; Michelle Duignan, Drumcong; Connor & Michaela McDonagh, Drumshanbo; Maura Dwyer, Drumcong; The Smith Family, Drumshanbo. The jackpot now stands at €2,000.

Leitrim Seniors – Commiseration to Diarmuid McKiernan & the Leitrim squad & management after the Qualifier loss to Monaghan on Saturday

Leitrim Minors – Congratulations to Colin Moran & his team-mates and the management team on securing a rare championship win with victory over Sligo last week on a scoreline of 2-14 to 0-13.

Well done – Good to see Joe Keane home from Chicago in recent days and congratulations are in order as Joe’s son, Joey, was drafted last week by the New York Rangers in the National Hockey League. Joey is a regular visitor to Drumshanbo and of course nephew of club great, the late Gerry, who would have been very proud of his achievement.

Sympathy – The Club extends deepest condolences to the Kennedy Family and Mohill GAA on the very sad loss of Mary Kennedy who was laid to rest last week. Ar dheis De go raibh a h-anam dilis.

Allen Gaels GAA Club Notes 26/06/2018

Swan Bar Division 3 – The lads lost out away to  Eslin on Sunday morning. We have one match remaining against Aughavas so best of luck to the team & management.

U-12 Cross Border League – The U-12’s play Mohill on Thursday evening. Best of luck to all concerned

U-12 Girls – The girls lost out to Kiltubrid last week. Best of luck to the players and to Paul & Berni in their remaining matches.

Kellogg’s Cul Camps – Please note that the summer coaching camp takes place in Drumshanbo from July 9th– 13th. Booking should be made online on the Leitrim GAA website.

Lotto – There was no winner of the lotto jackpot last week the numbers drawn were 04-14-25-28. The prize winners of €20 each were: Wayne Reynolds, Ballinaglera; Elizabeth McGovern, Drumcong; Seamus Doyle, Drumshanbo; Jim J Mulhern, Ballyfarnon; Ann O’Rourke, Tarmon. The jackpot now stands at €1,900.

Leitrim – Congratulations to Diarmaid & the Leitrim team & management on a thrilling performance in the Qualifiers on Saturday evening in Carrick against Louth. We now face Monaghan on Saturday at 2:30pm in Pairc Sean so hopefully there will be big support. Our U-9’s will line out in a blitz at half time  in the senior match so best of luck to all.

Allen Gaels GAA Club Notes 18/06/2018

Swan Bar Division 3 – The lads lost a high scoring game against St. Marys in Carrick on Saturday evening on a scoreline of 5-10 to 1-15. We play Eslin away on Sunday morning at 12noon. Best of luck to the lads.

U-12 Cross Border League – The U-12’s lost out to St. Marys in Carrick on Thursday evening last. We travel to Killoe this Thursday. Best of luck to all concerned.

U-12 Girls: The girls began their campaign with a loss to a strong Ballinamore Sean  O’Heslins team in Ballinaglera last week. Our ladies can be very proud and played right to the end. Thanks to Frankie Reynolds and to Ballinaglera for the use of their facilities. The panel of players on duty was: Brianna O’Donnell, Aoibheann McGowan, Rachel McCormack, Leah McLoughlin,  Andrea Gilmartin, Erin McCawley, Grace Gillard, Aloisa Dowler, Elizabeth Flynn, Alice McGovern, Mollie Smith, Hayley Woods, Katie McGovern, Ella Guckian, Laoise McManus, Ella Casey. We play Kiltubrid away this week in the next fixture so good luck to the team & manager, Paul McGowan. 

Kellogg’s Cul Camps – Please note that the summer coaching camp takes place in Drumshanbo from July 9th– 13th. Booking should be made online on the Leitrim GAA website.

Lotto – There was no winner of the lotto jackpot last week the numbers drawn were 04-14-24-28. The prize winners of €20 each were: Tom Shanley, Bornacoola; Owenie McKiernan, Glangevlin; Michaela & Connor McDonagh, Drumshanbo; Delia Mann, Jamestown; Michelle & Ryan Heron, Corlough. The jackpot now stands at €1,800.

Annual Lotto Tickets – The club is selling annual tickets for the lotto draw at the moment. Tickets cost €85 and offer entry to 52 draws for the price of 42! We are hoping to sign up as many as possible in the next week or so so anyone interested can contact Larry Burke, Seamus Heron, Fergal McPartland or any club officer.

Leitrim – Best of luck to Diarmaid & the Leitrim team in the Qualifiers on Saturday evening in Carrick against Louth.

Allen Gaels GAA Club Notes 11/06/2018

Swan Bar Division 3 – We travelled to Boggaun on Sunday morning & came away with a good win against Glencar Manorhamilton. We play St. Marys in Carrick on Saturday evening. Best of luck to the lads.

U-12 Cross Border League – The U-12’s began the league last week losing out to Clonguish and a narrow defeat again on Monday evening in Mohill. Many thanks to Leitrim Gaels for the use of their pitch last week. We play St. Marys in Carrick on Thursday evening.

U-11’s – The U-11 boys travelled to Annaduff for a blitz on Saturday morning and had a very enjoyable run out against the home side. Many thanks to Annaduff for refreshments afterwards.

Kellogg’s Cul Camps – Please note that the summer coaching camp takes place in Drumshanbo from July 9th– 13th. Booking should be made online on the Leitrim GAA website.

Lotto – There was no winner of the lotto jackpot last week the numbers drawn were 06-12-22-23. The prize winners of €20 each were: Elizabeth McGovern, Drumcong; Josephine McCawley, Dowra; Susan Gilmartin, Ballinaglera; Sarah Beckett, Jamestown; MJ Gilmartin, Ballinaglera. The jackpot now stands at €1,700.

Annual Lotto Tickets – The club is selling annual tickets for the lotto draw at the moment. Tickets cost €85 and offer entry to 52 draws for the price of 42! We are hoping to sign up as many as possible in the next week or so so anyone interested can contact Larry Burke, Seamus Heron, Fergal McPartland or any club officer.

Allen Gaels GAA Club Notes 04/06/2018

Westlink Coaches U-15 Boys – The boys played their hearts out on Friday evening in Pairc Sean in the 15 aside league final only to come up short against Mohill. After a terrible start where Mohill netted twice in the opening minutes & missed a couple of other goal chances early on the lads settled and worked their way back into the game. Points from Arik Oberwan, Ciaran McMorrow (2) & Mark Reynolds stemmed the flow before we struck for 2 goals ourselves from Ciaran with a fortunate long-range effort and Radek Oberwan after a super pass from Shane McKeon. Ciaran added a free and remarkably we led 2-05 to 2-03 at the break. Unfortunately, Mohill struck twice for goals early in the second half after high balls into the square broke for them. Radek added a point & converted a penalty, Ciaran scored from play and Rory O’Donnell made a brilliant save to deny another goal as Conor Flood hit our last point late on but Mohill ran out deserving winners. Overall this was a very encouraging performance from the team who have grown throughout the league and with the return of Sean Lynch, injured in the semi-final and Ronan Moran, unavailable last week, the lads can look forward to putting it up to this fine Mohill side in the championship. Well done to the whole squad and to coaches Farrell McKeon & Angus Fee.

Dunnes Bar Division 2 – We lost to Bornacoola on Saturday evening in a downpour in Ballinaglera on a scoreline of 0-13 to 0-06. We trailed 0-05 to 0-02 at the break after missing a host of chances especially in the opening quarter. Despite the lads best efforts we missed 2 great goal opportunities in the second half to close the gap and Bornacoola added 3 points in injury time to secure the points. Nicholas Moore was our only scorer on the night with 4 frees & 2 from play which tells its own story. Although understrength this was a sloppy performance and there is lots to work on in the coming weeks.

Thanks – A big thank you to our neighbours Ballinaglera for the use of their pitch on Saturday evening. A special word of congratulations to the club on the installation of the new electronic scoreboard which even though it didn’t make good reading for us at the weekend is a great addition to the grounds so well done to all concerned.

Swan Bar Division 3 – We have a home game on Sunday morning against Glencar Manorhamilton but the pitch is still closed for a couple of weeks so details of the venue will be circulated later in the week.

U-14 Girls – The girls had a great win over Keeldra Gaels in the U-14 Shield final last week. Thank you to everyone who helped out in the clubhouse after the game and well done to all the girls and their mentors Dermot Dennis & Ruth McLoughlin.

Kellogg’s Cul Camps – Please note that the summer coaching camp takes place in Drumshanbo from July 9th– 13th. Booking should be made online on the Leitrim GAA website.

Lotto – There was no winner of the lotto jackpot last week the numbers drawn were 12-15-17-22. The prize winners of €20 each were: Adrian Smith, Drumkeeran; John McRann, Kilnagross; Tommy Lynch, Arigna; Seamus Heron, Corlough; David Lynch, Creenagh. The jackpot now stands at €1,600.

Annual Lotto Tickets – The club is selling annual tickets for the lotto draw at the moment. Tickets cost €85 and offer entry to 52 draws for the price of 42! We are hoping to sign up as many as possible by the first week in June so anyone interested can contact Larry Burke, Seamus Heron, Fergal McPartland or any club officer.

Allen Gaels GAA Club Notes 28/05/2018

Westlink Coaches U-15 Boys – The boys won an epic match against St. Marys in Carrick last Thursday evening on a scoreline of 5-15 to 2-16 in the 15 aside semi-final. This was a thrilling game between 2 well-matched sides and it was refreshing to see both teams exhibit high fielding, kick passing and great score getting. The game swung in favour of each side with St. Mary’s starting both halves strongly but ultimately the lads kicked on in the last 10 minutes with the game tied and we scored 1-08 to 0-01 in that period to ensure the win. We led at the break 3-05 to 0-11 with Radek finding the net twice including a well-taken penalty and Shane McKeon with another great finish. St. Marys scored 2-02 in the opening 6 minutes of the second half to turn the game again in their favour but we put in a great last quarter and once Ciaran McMorrow expertly found the net on 50minutes we never looked back.  Our scorers were: Ciaran McMorrow 1-08 (5f); Radek Oberwan 3-02; Shane McKeon 1-00; Conor Flood 0-03; Sean Lynch 0-01; Jamie McGrail 0-01. We now play Mohill in the final who have won all their games to date including a 1-12 to 0-10 win over our lads last week. The game is fixed for Friday 7:30pm in Pairc Sean so please turn out in good numbers to support the lads. Best of luck to Angus, Farrell and the squad.

Dunnes Bar Division 2 – We play Bornacoola in the next round of the league this Saturday evening at 7pm. The game will be played in Ballinaglera as our pitch has been seeded and will be unavailable for a couple of weeks. Best of luck to Sean, Paddy, Angus & the lads.

Swan Bar Division 3 – We travelled to Drumkeerin on Sunday to play the home side & came out the wrong side of the scoreline 0-13 to 0-10. The match did end in controversial circumstances as we scored a goal with the last play of the game but the referee blew the final whistle and the equaliser didn’t stand. We have no Div 3 game this weekend.

U-14 Girls – The girls contest the U-14 Shield final against Cloone this week. Full report next week. Good luck to all concerned.

Kellogg’s Cul Camps – Please note that the summer coaching camp takes place in Drumshanbo from July 9th – 13th. Booking should be made online on the Leitrim GAA website.

Lotto – There was no winner of the lotto jackpot last week the numbers drawn were 01-07-15-22. The prize winners of €20 each were: Betty Cannon, Drumshanbo; Bridie Flanagan, Carrick-on-Shannon; Irene Yates, Arigna; Marie Casserly, Mahanagh; Dot Murphy, Arigna. The jackpot now stands at €1,500.

Annual Lotto Tickets – The club is selling annual tickets for the lotto draw at the moment. Tickets cost €85 and offer entry to 52 draws for the price of 42! We are hoping to sign up as many as possible by the first week in June so anyone interested can contact Larry Burke, Seamus Heron, Fergal McPartland or any club officer.

Leitrim – Hard luck to Diarmaid and the Leitrim Team & management on Saturday evening last against Roscommon.

Sympathy – The Club extends deepest condolences to the Sorohan Family, Convent Avenue on the very sad passing of Henry’s brother, Kevin Sorohan, who was laid to rest in Gortletteragh on Sunday. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.

Allen Gaels GAA Club Notes 21/05/2018

Dunnes Bar Division 2 – We had 5 points to spare over Kiltubrid on Saturday evening played in Kiltubrid on a scoreline of 2-09 to 1-07. Two early points from play from Nicholas Moore settled us down before James Gill pointed a free for the home side on 9 minutes. Caleb Duffy found the net on 14 minutes with a great finish, quickly followed by another point from play from Nicholas and a second goal in the 18th minute from James Flynn after a good team move left us in control. Emmet Mahon & James Gill pointed frees for Kiltubrid in the 25th & 28th minutes before a soft penalty call brought the home side back into contention as Keelan McKeon finished to the bottom corner. Nicholas added a free in injury time to leave the score at the break 2-04 to 1-03. James Flynn from play & another free from Nicholas Moore extended the lead in the opening 5 minutes of the second period. James Gill pointed a free in the 36th minute before Ciaran Walsh & Nicholas both found the range from play to leave 7 points between the sides entering the final quarter.  Mickey Earley struck Kiltubrid’s only score from play in the 47th minute and James Flynn replied immediately after great work by Martin Raftery. Emmet Mahon & James Gill added 2 frees in the closing minutes to leave the final score 2-09 to 1-07. Well done to Michael McGovern who performed well in goals on the night. Our scorers were:  Nicholas Moore 0-06; James Flynn 1-02; Caleb Duffy 1-00; Ciaran Walsh 0-01.

Swan Bar Division 3 – We travel to Drumkeerin on Sunday morning to play the home side. Throw in 12noon and best of luck to the lads.

Westlink Coaches U-15 Boys – The boys continued their good form with a 3-21 to 1-11 win over Glencar Manorhamilton in Ballinaglera on Thursday evening. We play Mohill in the final round this week and the semi finals will probably be played on Thursday evening. Best of luck to Angus, Farrell and the squad.

Kellogg’s Cul Camps – Please note that the summer coaching camp takes place in Drumshanbo from July 9th– 13th. Booking should be made online on the Leitrim GAA website.

Lotto – There was no winner of the lotto jackpot last week the numbers drawn were 12-16-20-23. The prize winners of €20 each were: Norman Kelly, Drumkeerin; Bridget Barry, Mahanagh; Mairin Heron, Corlough; Hannah Flynn, Aughriman; Una McEvoy, Ardcolum. The jackpot now stands at €1,400.

Annual Lotto Tickets – The club is selling annual tickets for the lotto draw at the moment. Tickets cost €85 and offer entry to 52 draws for the price of 42! We are hoping to sign up as many as possible by the first week in June so anyone interested can contact Larry Burke, Seamus Heron, Fergal McPartland or any club officer.

Leitrim – Best of luck to Diarmaid and the Leitrim Team & management on Saturday evening in Pairc Sean at 5:30pm against Roscommon.