Archive for category: Bornacoola

Intermediate Team – The intermediate team recorded their first victory of the year when they came from behind to overcome a strong Glencar/Manorhamilton in Division 2 on Sunday last. Played at a sunny Dromod, a first-half goal from full forward Anthony Mulligan helped the Bors settle into the game but a glut of missed chances meant they led by just a single point at half time. An early second-half goal from Ronan Mulligan appeared to put the Bors in the driving seat but Manor enjoyed an excellent spell of dominance in the middle period of the half, scoring a goal of their own and moving two points clear with just eight minutes remaining. However, a great Bornacoola move that culminated with Cian Mallon flicking the ball to the Manor net restored the home side’s lead and in a frantic finish, the Bors kept their nerve and a well taken Liam Jones point put the issue beyond doubt as Bornacoola held on for a 3-8 to 1-10 victory. This Sunday Ballinaglera are the vistors to Dromod for a 2pm throw-in. Team on Sunday was Daniel Farrell, Kevin Mulligan, David Mulligan, Damien Mc Guinness, Allan Croghan, Jason Conroy, Mervyn Howard, Cian Mallon (1-0), Liam Jones (0-1), Liam Mulligan (0-1), Conor Mc Cauley (0-2), Ollie Vaughan (0-1), Sean O Riordan (0-1), Anthony Mulligan (1-1) and Ronan Mulligan (1-2). Subs were Robert O Beirne, Luke Jones, Gearoid Mulligan and Conor Hackett.

Best Wishes – Our best wishes for a speedy recovery to Kevin Shanley who suffered a bad injury during the warm up before last Sunday’s game. Also to Luke Jones who is heading to Canada for the summer. Hopefully we’ll see both men back in the Black and Amber before too long.

Club Draw – The Club Draw for May took place on Saturday week last in the Copper Still. Our thanks to Derek for hosting and Bobby for supplying the music. Winners were €100 Mary Shanley (Annaduff), €20 Kieran/Anne Staunton, Mary Mulligan, Noel McEnroe, Peter Shanley and Jamie Mc Peake.  

Dressing Rooms – The recent refurbishment of the Home Dressing room in Dromod has been hugely appreciated by all our players. The project was completed largely through voluntary labour – over 300 man hours were put into the job and for that we are hugely thankful to the Park Committee and all those who were involved but particularly Vinny Canning, Tommy Larkin, Noel Mc Closkey, Aidan Hackett, Tom Duignan, Sean Mc Cauley and Noel Carr. Míle buíochas daoibh go léir.

Leitrim Wall – The Leitrim Wall is currently under construction at the Centre of Excellence on the N4. You can show your support by purchasing a brick in your name or to dedicate to a loved one. All funds raised will go to the completion of the Centre of Excellence and to coaching and games development initiatives in the County. The Wall and Centre of Excellence will be officially opened this September, so there are only a couple of weeks left to get involved. Further details are available on www.leitrimwall.com where you can log on and buy a brick or alternatively, contact area co-ordinator Kevin Mallon (086 3048757) and he can arrange on your behalf.

 Congratulations – Our congratulations to former player MJ Winters and wife Hele who celebrated the birth of their second child Alice recently. MJ starred for the Bors on their march to the 2008 County final. The recent baby boom in Clonboney continued apace too with the arrival of baby Devin Tom to Selina and Gary Sutherland and baby Darcie to Susie and Owen Atkinson. Sisters Selina and Susie (Shanley) are former players with the club and Selina continues her involvement as our chief physiotherapy consultant. Congratulations to you all.

Swan Bar Division 4 – The Juniors played out a very exciting draw with Cloone in Dromod on Saturday evening last. In a game in which the lead exchanged hands on a number of occasions a late Robert O Beirne point proved the crucial score as it tied the sides on 14 points apiece and ensured a deserved share of the spoils. Team on duty was Conor Hackett, Roy Keenan, Mervyn Howard, Kevin Mulligan, Robert O Beirne, Liam Mulligan, Gearoid Mulligan, Michael Duignan, Gary Mc Closkey, Danny Farrell, Kevin Shanley, Ronan Mulligan, Sean O Riordan, John Shanley, and Brian Conroy. Subs Trevor Howard and Feargal Mc Gill

LGFA Division 2 – Bornacoola/St Mary’s won their second match in ten days as they accounted for Glencar/Manorhamilton’s second string on Sunday morning last in Boggaun. The LGFA League Division 2 encounter finished on a 2-11 to 0-6 scoreline at the sunny North Leitrim venue. On an excellent playing surface, which is a credit to the home club, the girls were quick into their stride and held an early 1-2 to 0-1 advantage. The home side proved worthy opponents but with staunch defending were held to four points as the first half came to a conclusion with our girls holding a 2-7 to 0-4 interval lead. The second half was an end to end affair with respective defences keeping the majority of attacks at bay. At the conclusion, our girls still held sway shading the second half 0-4 to 0-2 to record a fine victory. With 2 wins from 3, they have three weeks to prepare for the last remaining fixture versus Mohill on May 26th.On duty on Sunday last were Caroline Guckian, Isabelle Chandler, Jasmine Maye, Enya Guckian, Ellen Woods, Lorraine Guckian, Hannah Reynolds, Alison McKeon, Kasey Bruen, Caoimhe McCrann (1-0), Elise Bruen, Rachel McGarry, Sarah Reynolds, Sara Crowe (1-2), Nadine Hackett (0-9). Subs: Lisa Guckian, Hannah Bird, Niamh Ward, Joanne McGushin and Crona Leahy.

Sympathy – The sympathies of the club are extended to the family of the late Therese Mayville (nee Hackett) Gubagraphy who passed away following an illness at the weekend. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sí.

The Big Hello – Our thanks to all who supported a very successful Big Hello event held in the Community Centre on Sunday last and to all those who assisted in its organisation. Míle buíochas daoibh go léir.

Leitrim Progress – Well done to Damian Moran who fired over three fine points for Leitrim in an encouraging Allianz League victory in Aughrim on Sunday last. Unfortunately, Damien picked up an injury as he fired over his third at the start of the second half – we wish him a speedy recovery. All roads head for Páirc Seán on Sunday as Leitrim try to maintain their promotion push. Supporters Club membership (tickets at €50 each) are currently available from club coordinator Kevin Mallon and all proceeds from the Supporters Club help in the preparation of our inter-county teams and facilities. Best of luck to Terry and his charges on Sunday

Dancing at the Clubhouse – There is a big night of dancing scheduled in our clubhouse on Friday, February 22^nd. The great Frank Nelson will be providing the music and the night gets underway at 10pm and will run to 12.30. Refreshments will be served on the night and all are welcome.

Congratulations – We send our congratulations to former club player Declan Shanley, Clooncolry and Miss Emer Walsh, Scramogue who announced their engagement on Saturday last. We wish you health and happiness for the future.

Membership 2019 – Club Membership for 2019 is now open – Adult Playing Membership (which includes Gym access) is €100 (€40 for Students), Non-playing members – €20, and non-playing membership (with gym access fee) – €100. Youth playing membership is €20 per player to a limit of €50 per family. Membership can be paid at any time to Registrar Jason Conroy or Treasurer Brian Mallon.

Club Draw Tickets – The first club draw of 2019 takes place this Saturday night in the Copper Still – there are still tickets available from Club members and once again for just €20 you are guaranteed entry in all 12 monthly draws.  All ticket sellers are asked to have their tickets returned to Brian Mallon or Shane Reynolds in advance of the draw.

Scór Sinsear 2019 – Anyone interested in participating in Scór in 2019 is asked to contact Aidan Dockery on 087 4636231 or at aidan.dockery1@gmail.com. The County finals are fixed for Saturday, February 9^th and as this year is the 50^th anniversary of the commencement of Scór it is hoped to have a good representation from the club to mark this milestone in the history of the competition.

Hurling – Hard luck to the Carrick hurlers and to our own Cian Mallon who lined out at wing-back for them, on their heartbreaking semi-final defeat to Catleblayney on Sunday last in Mullingar. It has been a great year for the club, winning Leitrim’s first ever Connacht club title and hopefully the foundation stones of a positive future have been sown over the last few months

Sympathy – Our deepest sympathies are extended to assistant treasurer Martina Hackett on the passing of her father Paddy Joyce (Ballinamore) at the weekend. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé.  

Texas Hold Em – The club will be hosting a Texas Hold ‘Em Poker night in the clubhouse on Saturday week, February 2^nd. Registration will be from 8pm and play gets underway at 8.30pm. Entry is €20 per player and €10 buyback. Refreshments will be served and there is a 50% pay out on the night.

Membership 2019 Club Membership for 2019 is now open – Adult Playing Membership (which includes Gym access) is €100 (€40 for Students), Non playing members – €20, and non-playing membership (with gym access fee) – €100. Youth playing membership is €20 per player to a limit of €50 per family. Membership can be paid at any time to Registrar Jason Conroy or Treasurer Brian Mallon.

Christmas Club Draw – Our Christmas Club Draw – with double prizes on the night – will take place in the Copper Still on St Stephens Night. Music with Tom Moran so make sure you don’t miss out on what is traditionally one of the best nights of the year.

Christmas Charity Game – Our annual charity Christmas game, played for the Copper Still Cup, will take place on Sunday, December 30^th at 1.30pm in our club grounds. Anyone interested in playing should contact Trevor Howard or Brian Conroy. Everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy the festive fun and we hope to have both past and present players, and anyone visiting for the Christmas, lined out for what was a hugely successful event last year. All proceeds go to the Leitrim Lions and Ballinamore Patient comfort fund so please come along and support.   

Membership 2019 –  Club Membership for 2019 is now open – Adult Playing Membership (which includes Gym access) is €100 (€40 for Students), Non playing members – €20, and non-playing membership (with gym access fee) – €100. Youth playing membership is €20 per player to a limit of €50 per family. Membership can be paid to Registrar Jason Conroy or Treasurer Brian Mallon.

Nollaig Shona – We’d like to take this opportunity to wish a very happy Christmas to all of our members, supporters and sponsors and to thank you all for your support during the year.

AGM – The Annual General Meeting for 2018 takes place in our club rooms in Dromod this Saturday evening, starting at 7.30pm. All members are invited to attend and anyone wishing to join up for 2019 is particularly welcome.

U20 Championship – Rinn Gaels faced St Marys in the U20 B Championship semi-final on Sunday morning last in Páirc Naomh Mhuire. Unfortunately St Marys were in control throughout and ran out comfortable 6-15 to 3-6 winners ending the Gaels’ interest in this year’s competition. Well done to all of the players from both Bornacoola and Gortletteragh for committing for this year’s competition.

Fashion Show – Our thanks to all who came to support the recent Fashion Show held in Lough Rynn Castle. A fabulous night of fashion was had, amazing style from all participating shops, local models of all ages strutting their stuff for the club. A very big thank you to everyone who took part, including the various shops, models, Hair Stylist, Make up Artists, Bornacoola GAA club members and their families who helped out back stage To all the sponsors of the raffle prizes and to all the staff at the lovely Lough Rynn, we say mile buíochas. Finally well done to the hardworking committee behind the scenes, led by Ann Mc Guinness, for pulling off yet another impressive occasion.

Sympathy – The sympathies of the club are extended to the Healy family (Killianiker) on the passing of Rutledge last week. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé