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County Champions – Sunday was a memorable day for the club as we witnessed our ladies team become Intermediate County Champions. This game had just about everything and kept our supporters on the edge of their seats till the final whistle. The team showed tremendous heart and determination to come back from 5 points down to win by 2. They led 1.5 to no score early in the first half thanks to a superb Mairead McCauley goal coming straight from the throw-in. Some timely interceptions late in the second half by Emma Dunne, Aine Flood, Aideen McKiernan and player of the match McCauley epitomised the never say die attitude of the girls. Tanya McPartland was an engine in midfield that drove the team on time and time again along with some excellent shooting. Mairead Flood worked tirelessly to help out the defence. Stephanie Reynolds was a rock at full back and supported greatly by her sister Annette and Emma in the corners. Michelle Monaghan kept everyone on their toes as she demanded the goal area. Half back line Dara Morahan, Eimear Gibbons and Meave Daly put in some great tackles and were solid throughout, with Daly popping up for an important point. Ciara McTigue, Aine Flood and Roisin McGrenaghan made excellent runs from half forward and supported Ciara McPartland and Ailish Cornyn in the full forward line, who both linked up well. McPartland won some important frees and Cornyn finished a well-worked move to the back of the net, which proved vital. Subs McKiernan and Katy Foley also made a great impact off the bench. Well done to the whole panel who worked so hard all year; Sarah Loughlin, Ciara Reynolds, Aideen Kane, Aoife Gilmartin, Sadhbh Sweeney, Niamh McDonagh and Rachel McLoughlin. We wish Rachel a speedy recovery from a hand injury and hope to see her back on the pitch next year. Congratulations on the hard-fought win and to the management Paul Martin and Gareth Smith. Thanks also to Ann Flood, Sinead Dolan, Verona Fitzpatrick, Bernie Blessing Lynch, Jackie Gibbons and Fergal Wynne for their help and support. Thanks to the fantastic supporters who came out in great numbers.

County Management –  We wish the new county management the best of luck for 2019 under manager Terry Hyland. We would like to congratulate Glenfarne native Padraig McGourty who is a selector for the team and Drumkeerin’s  Shane Bohan who will be their physio. Great to see North Leitrim representatives on the management team.

Championship – Hard luck to the senior team and management who lost out to Annaduff at the weekend. They got off to a poor start conceding 1-3 early in the game but recovered very well and showed great heart during the game. Unfortunately, Annaduff got the important scores at vital times in the second half that proved too much in the end. Hard luck to the team and management. Thanks to all the supporters.

Ladies Championship – St Francis ladies play Mohill in the intermediate championship final on Sunday 30th September. Venue and time to be confirmed. Please support the ladies on their quest for Championship glory.

Junior final DVD – This DVD is on sale in Loughlin’s shop, Dowra for €10. A great memory to have and to watch back in years to come.

Sympathy – The club wishes to sympathise sincerely with the O Connor family of Corglass, Ballinaglera on the death of their beloved mother Julianne O Connor. May she rest in peace.

Championship – We play our last game of the group stages against Aughavas on Sunday in a must-win game to make the quarter-final. The game is in Cloone at 1.30pm. Good luck to the team and management.

Ladies Championship – St Francis ladies are in the semi final against Fenagh at the early time of 10.30am in Kiltubrid on Saturday morning. Good luck to the team and management.

Junior final DVD – This DVD is on sale in Loughlin’s shop, Dowra for €10. A great memory to have and to watch back in years to come.

200 club draw winners for August – €100 Charlie Byrne €50 Sean Lynch, Drumshanbo €50 Brendan Regan, Manorhamilton.

Senior Championship – We play Drumkeerin at 5pm Saturday evening in Drumshanbo. Best of luck to the team and management.

Junior championship – Hard luck to the junior team who lost to Aughawillan last weekend.

Ladies – Well done to St Francis ladies who beat Bornacoola/St Mary’s on Saturday morning 14 points to 1.4. They are through to the semi-finals with another group game remaining against Drumkeerin on 1st September.

Championship – Well done to the senior team on a very good performance as they drew with Leitrim Gaels on Friday evening. They play Cloone this weekend. Please check fixtures. Good luck to the team and management.

Festival – It has been a great first weekend at our festival. Thanks to everyone who has come out to support it so far. It continues tonight, Wed: Table quiz in the Melrose Inn at 10.30pm. Thurs: 8.30 to 9.30 is a local history presentation by Conall O Murchadhain the hall. Pool competition in Keegan’s bar. Friday: A variety concert in the hall. Sat night: Music in Mulveys by John Jumbalia and the summer draw. Sun 12th is our sports day in the pitch, with an underage game, mothers and others game, bouncy castle, races, penalty shootout, a BBQ, DJ and lots lots more, closing night in Rynn’s bar music by Shane Shovlin. Tickets for our annual draw are on sale for €5.