Archive for category: Ballinamore – SOH

Nollaig Shona daoibh go léir – On behalf of all at Cumann Béal an Átha Moir SeánUí hEislin we would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy Christmas and thank you for the support you have given us throughout the year.

AGM Date for the Diaries – Our 2017 AGM will take place on Saturday the 30th of December at 1600 in the club rooms

Scór na nÓg – Well done to Isabelle McAllister who performed in the solo singing and was very unlucky not to take the County title in a very competitive group which was won by Mohill. Our other two acts were unable to perform due to the change of date. Thanks to them for putting in the preparation and to Lorraine Sweeney for her musical help. Next up is the county quiz taking place on Sunday 7th of January, we will have a team taking part. Colin Smyth Ballyduff was part of our quiz team last year and we sympathise with him on the death of his Granny Kathleen Smyth who was buried last Sunday RIP. Sympathy to all the Smyths and extended family.

Referee Positions – The County Board would like to recruit new referees in 2018.If this is something that is of interest to you this is a great opportunity to get involved with full training provided. Anyone interested in trying it out please contact Chairman Michael Quinn.

Christmas Lotto – Folks don’t forget our Christmas Lotto will be on in Smyths this Thursday the 21st of December with €800 in prizes plus the jackpot up for grabs as always, this is a great night’s craic with spot prizes and refreshments also

Club Lotto Monday 18/12/2017

Numbers Drawn No’s: 4 0 7 6 1 2 3 5

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House Draw €40: Philip Farrelly

Kindly sponsored: Marge McLoughlin.

€40 each – Sophie Hyland, Rathmines. Laura Cronin, Killaneen. Michael Dolan, Corratillon. Declan McArdle, Kinawley

AGM Date for the Diaries – Our 2017 AGM will take place on Saturday the 30th of December at 1600 in the club rooms, further details to follow

Under 21 – Hard luck to the lads on Saturday they were beaten by Fenagh- Gortletteragh with the final score 1:12 to 1:15

Comhbhrón – All at Sean O Heslin’s would like to pass on our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the late Tommie Flynn who passed away on Saturday Go ndéana Dia trócaire air

Scór na nÓg – The Scór na nÓg county final takes place on Sunday 10th Dec at 2pm, in Ballinamore Community Centre. Ballinamore Sean O Heslins will be represented in the Solo Singing and Recitation and possibly music. Good luck to all the Children taking part in the events. The Club will also be involved in the quiz which will take place after Christmas further details will follow.

Christmas Lotto – Folks don’t forget our Christmas Lotto will be on in Smyths on Thursday the 21st of December with €800 in prizes plus the jackpot up for grabs as always

Club Lotto Monday 04/12/2017 – Numbers Drawn No’s: 5 2 0 6 4 1 7 3

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House Draw €40: David McCabe & Greg Hargaden

Kindly sponsored : Sean O’Suilleabhain

€40 each – Noel Sweeney x 2. Ciallan Murphy, St Brigid St. P J Dolan, High St.

Next Weeks’ draw takes place in @Priors on-Monday night : the Pota Oir €3200

Strictly Come Dancing – Over the years the club have hosted many events and have celebrated some amazing successes both on and off the pitch but this Strictly night will certainly live long in the memory and will be placed near the top of the pile. The night itself exceeded our expectations and hopefully that of the more than 1700 people who attended, it was a night full of outstanding entertainment led by our immensely talented dancers, wonderful judges and of course our MC for the night John Lynch who helped pull it all together. The effort, determination and skill of our dancers was a sight to behold, after 8 intensive weeks of training they stepped out on the stage full of enthusiasm and without a nerve in sight to produce an outstanding show.

We must give a tremendous thank you to them, they have given up a vast amount of their time and energy to help make the night such a success, many of them had no affiliation to the club but still stepped forward to support us and have now become lifelong friends.

To all our wonderful sponsors who supported the event on the night, their financial support was astounding and we are deeply grateful for everything that they have done for us. Again as with the dancers many of these companies and individuals had no affiliation with the club but when approached they stepped forward and gave freely. We ask all of our supporters to please support these businesses where possible, a full list will be published soon.

To the organising committee led by Ruairi O’Sullivan and Niall Gormley we must give a tremendous thank you, again as with the dancers they have put in a supreme effort to ensure the success of the night, they gave up so much of their free time over the last six months and again we are eternally grateful for the sacrifices they have made to ensure the wonderful outcome.

 

To our outstanding Judges and MC John Lynch, we thank you for your amazing contribution to ensuring the night’s success.

We must also thank all of our ticket sellers for going out on the dark evenings and selling the event, The Slieve Russell for letting us use their wonderful facility, our patrons that supported and attended our event, and to anyone else that has helped out in any way we also give thanks.

The night itself was exhilarating with each of the 20 couples making a grandstand entrance before they made their way to the stage where they were introduced to the large crowd after the introductions were completed each of the couples completed their routines before being judged. The dance routines completed by each of the couples were excellent, the effort and choreography were first class and the production values were certainly on a par or better than what you would see on BBC TV, while the group dance performed by the entire group was a sight to behold.

The most difficult task of the night was certainly the one undertaken by our excellent Judges John Cryan, Erin Moran, Sarah McLoughlin and Neal Tully, the judges were certainly impressed by our dancers as much as we were and had the unenviable job of cutting the group down from twenty couples to five. After a great deal of debate, the judges picked their final five couples which were Cathy Smyth and Jim Flynn, Caroline Martin and David McCabe, Katie Duignan and Philip Casserly, Claire Fanning and Ronan Tiernan, and finally Dennis Doonan and Siobhan McCartin.

With the final five picked it was all up to the dancers to take to the stage for one last time to strut their stuff in the hope of being crowned the Ballinamore Strictly champions 2017. After another exhilarating performance by the final five couples, it was left to the judges to decide the winners.

After some time deliberating the decision it was left to John Lynch to deliver the verdict we were all waiting for, the first winners to be called out in two surprise categories  were firstly Liam McGirl and his dance partner Susan McGovern who were crowned most improved couple followed by Tracy McTague and Darryl McFarland who were named most glamorous.

After the surprise Categories, it was left to John to announce our third and second placed couples with firstly Claire Fanning and Ronan Tiernan placed third and Dennis Doonan and Siobhan McCartin placed second.

Now it was the time we were all waiting for, to see who would be crowned the Ballinamore Strictly Come Dancing Champions of 2017, envelope in hand John Lynch delivered the verdict we were all waiting for with Katie Duignan and Philip Casserly deservedly announced as our champions ! the last act of the evening was for the winning couple to take to the stage for one last time to woo us once again with their winning routine.

As with any event of this nature it’s very difficult to pick a winner and each and every dancer who took to the stage was certainly a winner in all our eyes !

On the night we also held our annual prize draw with the following people being drawn out as winners!

1.       Grand Prize €3000 Gavin McNerney, Dromard, Longford
2.       €1000    Sarah Fitz, Cloone
3.       €100       Joe McGirl, Aughnasheelin
4.       €100       Olivia Kellegher Plunkett, Bawnboy
5.       €100       Anne Prior, Callowhill
6.       €100       Fintan c/o Paul’s Mohill
7.       €100       Angela McWeeney, Longstone
8.       €100       Noelle Lohan, Cloone
9.       €100       Orla McWeeney, Longstone
10.   €100       Doreen Flanagan, Aughawillan
11.   €100       Noel Crossan, Carrick-on-Shannon
12.   €100       Niall Leydon, Swanlinbar
13.   Kindly Sponsored Voucher/Drumshanbo Outdoor Pursuits   Patrick McGirl, Gortlettragh
14.   Kindly Sponsored Voucher/Cottage Rest Jamestown      Aidan McGovern, Bawnboy
15.   Kindly Sponsored Jennifer Wrynn Gift bag – Joe Heavey, Derradda
16.   Kindly Sponsored Jennifer Wrynn Gift bag – Lorraine Sweeney, Ballinamore
17.   Kindly Sponsored Jennifer Wrynn Gift bag – DDC Drumshanbo
18.   Kindly Sponsored Jennifer Wrynn Gift bag – Gene Connolly, Willows, Willowfield Road
19.   Kindly Sponsored Damian Conefrey/Menarys Gift bag – Martina Rowley, Fenagh.

Well done to them all and thanks to all of our draw sponsors

Under 21 – Hard luck to the u21 who were defeated on Saturday by a last minute point away to St Manachans the final score was 1:10 to 1:11.

Congratulations – Well done Maeve Quinn on being inaugurated into the Hall of Fame at Leitrim Sports Awards. A well-deserved accolade for a wonderful sports star

Club Lotto Monday 20/11/2017

Numbers Drawn No’s: 6 4 7 5 2 3 0 1.

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Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an oíche:

House Draw €40: Noel Sweeney

Kindly sponsored Aodhan Mac Samhrain.

€40 each – Philip Farrelly, Ardrum. Gerard McGovern, Garadice. Aodhan Mac Samhrain, Trathnona. Gunner Walsh, c/o Commercial Hotel

Next Weeks’ draw takes place in the on Monday night in: Pat Joe’s the Pota Oir €3,100

 

Strictly Come Dancing – You’ve met the dancers, and now we would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to our fine Judges, and what a bunch we have, firstly we have the amazing John Cryan, who has a world of experience in the performing arts and is no stranger to Ballinamore having grown up in the town , next we have our very own Leitrim Rose Erin Moran, followed by another local with a wealth of talent Sarah McLoughlin and last but certainly not least we have Neal Tully of Goggle Box fame to complete the line-up. Next, we would like to introduce you to the man that will pull it all together with our very own MC for the night John Lynch. John has been an ever-present voice when it comes to GAA coverage over the last twenty-two years and is an outstanding MC who will certainly take the event to the next level. Hopefully, you will all agree that this is a night not to be missed with great dancers, judges, MC and a wonderful venue, so if you have not got your ticket please do so as soon as possible.

Tickets cost €20, please note the ticket price includes entry to our annual draw with the chance to win a top Prize of €3000

Specials thanks to our main sponsors @Priors High Street and Gordon Hughes Estate Agents, we will be introducing you to the rest of our sponsors over the coming days on our Facebook page, please support our wonderful sponsors when you can.

Bus to Strictly – With only two weeks to go until the big event Adrian Wrynn (086) 834 9949 is taking bookings for anyone wanting to travel from Ballinamore to the Slieve Russell return

Please don’t leave it until the last minute – book it now !

Under 21 – Well done to the U21 lads who had a great opening championship victory over Gail Na Melige with a score of 2:15 to 1:05. Team: Darren Maxwell, James Hamill, Oisin McCaffrey, Mark O’Reilly, Brian Leydon, Adam Goldrick, Cathal Mc Hugh, Dean McGovern, Donal Feely, Daire Murphy, Niall McGovern, Paddy Connaughton, Mathew Morris, Luke Murphy, Barry McGovern. Subs: John Conway, Daire Gleeson, Jack Gallogly, Conor McGrath , Jamie Sweeny, Joe Sweeney, Peter Reynolds, Nathan Mc Cartin

Next fixture is against St Brigid’s at 12:00 on Sunday, venue to be confirmed

U16 Girls Championship Final – Massive well done to our wonderfully talented U16 team who defeated Dromahair by a scoreline of 6-15 to 2-1 in the Championship final on Saturday. It was another high-quality performance in which everyone excelled themselves and it’s impossible to single players out above the remainder. The work the whole team put in throughout the year paid off in fine style and with all bar a few of the panel still eligible to play at this level next year, hopefully, we’ll be able to retain our crown! Congratulations again to the girls, a brilliant way to end 2017.

Team: Erin Keegan, Siobhan Flynn, Gracie Reilly, Emma Honeyman, Abbi Sweeney, Mollie Murphy, Laoise Moran King (0-3), Megan McGovern (1-2), Niamh Donohoe (1-1), Grainne Prior (1-0), Joely McGovern (0-3), Aoibhin McGoldrick (1-2), Eadaoin Murphy (2-4).

Subs Used: Michaela Harte, Clare Smyth, Tara Conway, Aoife Darcy, Ruth Creamer.

Comhbhrón – Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of the late Misha (Micele) Arandelovic, who passed away on Sunday gone. All at Sean O Heslin’s would like to pass on our deepest sympathies to Bernie, Niamh, Lorraine, Anton and all of his family and friends at this difficult. Go ndéana Dia trócaire air

Best Wishes – Best wishes for a quick recovery to Benny Connolly, a great lotto supporter, who is in hospital following his recent accident and best wishes also to Seamus Beirne who is Also in hospital

Club Lotto Monday 06/11/2017

Numbers Drawn 3 5 6 1 4 2 7 0

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Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an oíche:

House Draw: Philip Farrelly kindly sponsored Hugh McTague

€40 each – Damien & Lara Mitchel, Drumrielly. Michael Fanning, Ardrum. Anthony McHugh, Kinawley. Martina Farry, Lahard

Next Week’s draw takes place in the on Monday nighin: : Lawrence’s the Pota Oir €3,000

County Champions It was another mighty day for the club on Sunday as we were crowned the Pyramid Book Makers Junior A Champions, 20 years after our last win in the competition it was highly enjoyable to sit in the stands with a number of players from that team and watch this young team with a few old heads be crowned County Champions. Special thanks as ever must go to the players, management team and of course their families who have helped the club claim this very important title. There was a large crowd in attendance at the game with young and old filling the stands hoping for a great game, and a great match we got.

The Ballinamore lads started the game well with Luke Murphy and Steven McTague knocking over a couple of points before Manor added one of their own. It was nip and tuck with Manor drawing level before Luke again with a free saw us regain the lead only for Manor to keep pegging us back. Steven Mctague scored another impressive point to take the lead with Mark McCrory adding another to leave Ballinamore winning by 2. Next up was Barry McGovern who scored an excellent goal followed by a Manor point two further frees from Luke and a great Ryan Gavin point to leave the scores Ballinamore 1:08 to 0:04 and in control. Manor were then awarded a penalty which was brilliantly saved by Dennis only for the referee to order a retake which was scored, this proved to be the final score of the half and we went in leading by 4.

Manor started the second half well scoring 5 points to our one free to level the match, what followed was an excellent save by Dennis to what looked like a certain goal before Mark McCrory scored a late free to put Ballinamore back in the lead and Ronan O’Rourke point claimed an excellent victory.

With the final whistle, all that was left was to celebrate a great victory, with the players congratulated on the pitch by young and old and followed up with a victory parade through the town.

Well done to Luke Murphy who was named the man of the match There are some excellent videos, pictures and comments on our Facebook page for any of you that may have missed it live if you want to take a look !!

Strictly Come Dancing Please join us for a night that will live long in the memory, the Ballinamore Sean O’Heslins Strictly Come Dancing nite, which will take place on Saturday the 18th of November starting at 1930 in the Slieve Russell Hotel Ballyconnell. With 20 couples vying to be crowned the inaugural Ballinamore Strictly Champions this promises to be a night of unrivalled entertainment with our couples hoping to put their best foot forward and provide a fun-filled night not to be forgotten. Tickets are still available and cost €20, please note the ticket price includes entry to our annual draw with the chance to win a top Prize of €3000. Specials thanks to our main sponsors @Priors High Street and Gordon Hughes Estate Agents

U16 Girls Semi Final Congratulations to our u16 girls who had a fantastic 5-16 to 2-4 victory over St Joseph’s in the Championship semi-final on Saturday afternoon. The whole team performed to a brilliant level throughout and hopefull, that’ll continue on into the final. It is against Dromahair with the date and venue to be confirmed in the near future. Best of luck to all of the panel and any support for the final would be appreciated by everyone.

Team: Erin Keegan, Emma Honeyman, Gracie Reilly, Mollie Murphy, Abbi Sweeney, Megan McGovern (1-1), Laoise Moran King (1-1), Niamh Donohoe (0-1), Grainne Prior, Lily Byrne (1-4), Eadaoin Murphy (2-4). Subs Used: Joely McGovern (0-3), Michaela Harte (0-2), Siobhan Flynn, Tara Conway, Clare Smyth.

Minor Ladies Fixture vs Manorhamilton in the Championship final. Saturday, 28th October at 3pm in Leitrim Village.

Club Lotto Monday 23/10/2017

Numbers Drawn 6 5 3 7 1 2 0 4

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Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an oíche:

House Draw Philip Mc Hugh

Kindly sponsored Mary Harte

€40 each – Barbara Gunn, c/o Prior’s. Aisling Maguire, Corramahon. Philip Dolan, Aughnasheelin. Gerry Tyrell, Treanmore, Mohill

Next Week’s draw takes place in the Heritage bar on Monday night the Pota Oir €2900

 

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Strictly Come Dancing

What an excellent night at Priors Ballinamore as the club introduced our dancers to a packed crowd, with even more following the action live on Facebook. There was plenty of cheering and laughter as the ever-excellent Adrian Smyth introduced the couples first to each other and then to the massed audience.

If the launch night was anything to go by the main event which is in the Slieve Russell on the 18^th of November is one not to be missed.

Next up for our dancers will be a gruelling training regime where they will be put through their paces by a crack team of choreographers in preparation for the main event

Over the coming weeks, we will introduce you to our intrepid couples through our Facebook page where we will share lots of titbits on our dancers and provide further information on each of their individual sponsors.

If you’re not one of the 2150 people that have so far viewed the launch video it’s still available on our page.

Special thanks to our main sponsors Priors and Gordon Hughes estate agents for their support so far and helping to make this possible

Junior A Semi Final

Best of luck to the Junior lads that will take on St Marys on Sunday at 12:00 for a place in the County Final , venue to be confirmed.

Under 17 Championship Final

Best of luck to the Under 17 Lads who are in action this Sunday at 1600 in Pairc Sean where they take on Fenagh in what promises to be a great final. Hopefully, as many of you as possible can head over to cheer the lads on.

Under 13 Trip to the Aviva

A big thank you to our u13 mentors who brought the team up to the Aviva to see Ireland in action on Friday evening, by all accounts the young lads had a fantastic time, watching the match, being interviewed before and meeting Steven Cluxton after the game.  A truly great trip for the lads and one that will live long in the memory.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Aughnasheelan on their intermediate championship victory. I am sure we are all looking forward to Renewing old rivalries next season!!

Men’s Fitness

Men’s fitness session starting in Ballinamore GAA gym Wed At 8.30pm. All fitness levels welcome.

Ladies beginners fitness class!!
Are you interested in getting fit and healthy come along to Ballinamore GAA gym Thurs at 11am and you will be introduced to our fitness session

Irish Class for Complete Beginners

Irish class for people with little or no Irish will begin in Ballinamore Library on Thursday 12 October at 7.00pm. Admission is free.

Club Lotto Monday 09/10/2017

Numbers Drawn 5 7 2 3 0 1 4 6

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Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an oíche:

House €40: Hugh McTague

Kindly sponsored : Sean O Suilleabhain

€40 each – : : Regina Creamer, mobile no. Ciara McKiernan, Kildorragh. Anita Harte, Ballinamore. Michael Quinn & Meave Sharpley, Ballinamore

Next Weeks’ draw takes place An Bhainc on Monday night the Pota Oir €2800.