Bornacoola GAA Club Notes 13/02/2018

Minors – Division 2 of the league gets underway on Saturday next when Rinn Gaels make the long trip North to face Melvin Gaels; throw-in is at 12noon.
Club Grounds of the Year – The Club was honoured to be named as the Leitrim Club Grounds of the Year at last week’s annual County Board awards night. Well done to our hardworking grounds committee on picking up their second award of the year.
Indoor Nursery Programme – Over 60 underage players attended our skill and agility sessions on Saturday morning last in Mohill. A big thank you to the coaches for a great morning’s activity and to all of the parents for bringing their children along. There are still some available spaces for the coming Saturdays, so if you are interested, contact Suzanne (087 3898205) or Trevor (087 867 7206) to book a place. Finally our thanks to Enda Lyons, Leitrim GAA Development officer, for his guidance and assistance.
Texas Hold Em – Please note that our Texas Hold ‘Em night takes place this Saturday, 17th February in our Clubhouse. Doors open at 8.30pm and play gets underway at 8.45pm. Refreshments will be served on the night – only €20 to play, plus buy backs. All welcome.
Sympathy – Our sympathies are extended to the family and friends of the late Gus Guckian, a member of the Fenagh St Caillins club and formerly of Liscloonadea. Gus played for Bornacoola in the 80’s and is fondly remembered by his former teammates and those involved with the club at the time. We also extend our sympathies to the Phelan family, Carrick on Shannon, on the passing of Paddy, a great Gael and hurling disciple; a number of Bornacoola players over the years benefitted from Paddy’s coaching and managerial skills as he oversaw the campaigns of many Leitrim senior hurling and underage teams. Ar dheis Dé go raibh siad beirt.
This is Your Life – A date for your diary and our main fundraiser for 2018, hot on the heels of the huge success that was the Late Late Show last year, the club will be hosting a This is Your Life evening in Lough Rynn on Saturday March 31st at 8pm. There will be a cheese and wine reception on the night; admission will be just €10 and it promises to be a wonderful night full of fun, entertainment and nostalgia. You never know, it could be you!!

Bornacoola GAA Club Notes 06/02/2018

Underage News – Well done to our U11 boys and girls who played at halftime in the Leitrim v Laois Allianz League game in Páirc Seán on Sunday last. Also to all of the parents for helping us along and a special word of thanks to Leitrim GPO James Glancy for making the day possible. Finally well done to our 12 new underage coaches who completed the coaching foundation course on Saturday last – we look forward to seeing you coaching our future stars in the year ahead!

Club Grounds of the Year – The Club were honoured to be named as the Leitrim Club Grounds of the Year at last week’s annual County Board awards night. Well done to our hardworking grounds committee on picking up their second award of the year.

Texas Hold Em – Please note that our planned Texas Hold ‘Em night has been moved from Friday 16th and will now take place on the following night, Saturday 17th February instead in our Clubhouse. Doors open at 8.30pm and play gets underway at 8.45pm. Refreshments will be served on the night – only €20 to play, plus buybacks. All welcome.

Minors – Rinn Gaels minors have been back in training recently and enjoyed two good run outs in the last couple of weeks against St Marys and Mohill respectively, losing to the former and defeating the latter. The league gets underway on February 17th and the Gaels find themselves in a group with Glenacr/Manor, Drumkeerin, Annaduff, Melvin Gaels, Dromahair and Glenfarne. Training continues on Tuesday and Friday evenings this week. .

Underage Indoor Programme – The Club will be running an indoor football programme for its underage players, starting on Saturday, February 10th and running for 5 weeks. The programme will be rolled out in the Mohill Sports Complex and will focus on core football skills and agility. The cost will be €10 per child for the 5 weeks (€25 for a family of 3 children or more). 5-7 year olds will be from 10.30am to 11.10am, 8-9 year olds will be accommodated between 11.15am and 11.55am and 10-11 Yr olds from 12pm to 12.45pm. If you are interested contact Suzanne on 087-3898205/Trevor on 087-8677206

This is Your Life – A date for your diary and our main fundraiser for 2018, hot on the heels of the huge success that was the Late Late Show last year, the club will be hosting a This is Your Life evening in Lough Rynn on Saturday March 31st at 8pm. Admission will be just €10 and it promises to be a wonderful night full of fun, entertainment and nostalgia. You never know, it could be you!!

Bornacoola GAA Club Notes 31/01/2018

Awards Night – Our Annual Awards for 2017 were presented at the first Club Draw of the year in the Copper Still on Saturday night last. Cian Mallon was named as the U17 Player of the year 2017, Liam Mulligan scooped the Junior Player of the Year and Damian Moran was named as Senior Player of the Year. There were presentations made to outgoing Treasurer Martina Hackett and Chairman Noel Mc Closkey in recognition of their outstanding service in office over the last number of years as well as a special presentation to Mary Mc Cauley for her outstanding work in the club. Feargal Mc Gill was named as Club Person of the Year. Well done to all of our winners.

 Club Draw – Winners in the first Club Draw of the Year were; €100 Damian Mc Guinness, Liscloonadea €20 each to John Shanley, Seamus Mallon, Paddy Reynolds, Joe Devine and Conor Hackett. Our thanks to all for selling tickets in the weeks leading up to Saturday night and also to our ticket sellers on the night. Next draw at the end of February.

This is Your Life – A date for your diary and our main fundraiser for 2018, hot on the heels of the huge success that was the Late Late Show last year, the club will be hosting a This is Your Life evening in Lough Rynn on Saturday, March 31st at 8pm (Easter Saturday). Admission will be just €10 and it promises to be a wonderful night full of fun, entertainment and nostalgia. You never know, it could be you!!

Texas Hold Em – There will be another poker night in the Clubhouse on Friday, February 16th next. Doors open at 8.30pm and play gets underway at 8.45pm. Refreshments will be served on the night – only €20 to play, plus buy backs. All welcome.

Underage Indoor Programme – The Club will be running an indoor football programme for its underage players, starting on Saturday, February 10th and running for 5 weeks. The programme will be rolled out in the Mohill Sports Complex and will focus on core football skills and agility. The cost will be €10 per child for the 5 weeks (€25 for a family of 3 children or more). 5-7 year olds will be from 10.30am to 11.10am, 8-9 year olds will be accommodated between 11.15am and 11.55am and 10-11 year olds from 12pm to 12.45pm. If you are interested, please come along to the Bornacoola GAA clubhouse for registration night on Thursday 01st Feb 2018 from 7 pm to 9 pm to book your place. Numbers are limited due to the capacity of hall. Any queries in advance of registration night, please contact Suzanne on 087-3898205/Trevor on 087-8677206

Scór – The County Finals of Scór Sinsear take place on February 24th. Bornacoola are hoping to enter in a number of disciplines. If you have an interest in participating, there’s still time to get involved so please contact Aidan Dockery on 085 2485973

Bornacoola GAA Club Notes 22/01/2018

Club Draw & Awards Night – Tickets for the 2018 Club Draw are currently available from Club members and once again for just €20 you are guaranteed entry in all 12 monthly draws. The first draw of the year takes place this Saturday, January 27th in the Copper Still; music on the night and all sellers are reminded to have their tickets returned well in advance of the night. That night we will also be presenting our 2017 Awards including the Players’ of the Year and the Club Person of the year. We look forward to seeing you there!

Underage Indoor Programme – The Club will be running an indoor football programme for its underage players, starting on Saturday, February 10th and running for 5 weeks. The programme will be rolled out in the Mohill Sports Complex and will focus on core football skills and agility. The cost will be €10 per child for the 5 weeks (€25 for a family of 3 children or more). 5-7-year-olds will be from 10.30am to 11.10am, 8-9-year-olds will be accommodated between 11.15am and 11.55am and 10-11 Yr olds from 12pm to 12.45pm. If you are interested, please come along to the Bornacoola GAA clubhouse for registration night on Thursday 01st Feb 2018 from 7 pm to 9 pm to book your place. Numbers are limited due to the capacity of the hall. Any queries in advance of registration night, please contact Suzanne on 087-3898205/Trevor on 087-8677206

Scór – The County Finals of Scór Sinsear take place on February 24th. Bornacoola are hoping to enter in a number of disciplines. If you have an interest in participating, please contact Aidan Dockery on 085 2485973

 Sympathy – We wish to offer our sympathy to the Mitchell Family Drumreilly and the Healy family, Cloontumpher on the death of Caroline’s mother Theresa who passed to her eternal reward last week. Also to Leitrim County Secretary Attracta O ‘Reilly on the passing of her mother Kathleen Mc Dermott, Drumlion on Wednesday last. Ar dheis Dé go raibh siad beirt.

Texas Hold Em – There will be another poker night in the Clubhouse on Friday, February 16th next. Doors open at 8.30pm and play gets underway at 8.45pm. Refreshments will be served on the night – only €20 to play, plus buybacks. All welcome.

Membership – Membership for 2018 is now open – Adult Playing Membership (which includes Gym access – Ladies, Men and Mothers and Others)) is €100 (€40 for Students), Non-playing members – €20, and non-playing membership (with gym access fee) – €100. Membership can be paid to Brian Mallon or Damien Mc Guinness.

Bornacoola GAA Club Notes 17/01/2018

Club Draw & Awards Night – Tickets for the 2018 Club Draw are currently available from Club members and once again for just €20 you are guaranteed entry in all 12 monthly draws. The first draw of the year takes place on Saturday night week, January 27th in the Copper Still – that night we will also be presenting our 2017 Awards including the Players’ of the Year and the Club Person of the year. We look forward to seeing you there!

Scór – The County Finals of Scór Sinsear take place on February 24th. Bornacoola are hoping to enter in a number of disciplines. If you have an interest in participating, please contact Aidan Dockery on 085 2485973

Leitrim Supporters Club Launch – The launch of the Leitrim GAA Supporters Club takes place in Croke Park at 7.30pm on Thursday night next. It’s a great night out for all Leitrim people living in Dublin and the surrounding Counties and this year with special guests Marty Morrissey and the Eleanor Shanley led “Garadice” it promises to be an even better night than ever. A free bus leavesBornacoola GAA grounds at 5pm on Thursday evening for those interested in attending.

Sympathy – Our Sympathies are extended to the St Caillins Club and to the Tubman family on the recent passing of Eamonn. A great GAA man and a member of the County Board for many years – ar dheis Dé go raibh sé.

Membership – Membership for 2018 is now open – Adult Playing Membership (which includes Gym access – Ladies, Men and Mothers and Others)) is €100 (€40 for Students), Non playing members – €20, and non-playing membership (with gym access fee) – €100. Membership can be paid to Brian Mallon or Damien Mc Guinness.

Bornacoola GAA Club Notes 09/01/2018

Congratulations – Our congratulations to Jonathan Duffy and Christina O’Connell on the birth of baby Sean last week. A future wing forward for the black and amber no doubt!
Club Draw – Tickets 2018 Tickets for the 2018 Club Draw are currently available from Club members and once again for just €20 you are guaranteed entry in all 12 monthly draws.
Membership – Membership for 2018 is now open – Adult Playing Membership (which includes Gym access – Ladies, Men and Mothers and Others)) is €100 (€40 for Students), Non-playing members – €20, and non-playing membership (with gym access fee) – €100. Membership can be paid to Brian Mallon or Damien Mc Guinness.

Bornacoola GAA Club Notes 02/01/2018

Charity Game – Well done to all who played in our Charity game on New Year’s Day and to the large crowd who supported it. A word of thanks also to the organisers and in particular to Trevor Howard. Over €1300 was raised on the day for the North West Hospice. Our thanks also to Ray McBrien who refereed all three matches.
Darragh Healy RIP – The tragic passing of young player Darragh Healy just before Christmas cast a long shadow over the club throughout the festive season. Darragh was a quiet but popular member of the Junior squad over the past few years and will be sorely missed by his many friends and teammates. The GAA club were part of the guard of honour at his funeral in Rooskey and all club activities planned for the week of his passing were cancelled as a mark of respect. To his mother Irene and his extended family, we offer our deepest sympathies. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé.
Club Draw Tickets 2018 – Tickets for the 2018 Club Draw are currently available from Club members and once again for just €20 you are guaranteed entry in all 12 monthly draws.
Membership – Membership for 2018 is now open – Adult Playing Membership (which includes Gym access – Ladies, Men and Mothers and Others)) is €100 (€40 for Students), Non-playing members – €20, and non-playing membership (with gym access fee) – €100. Membership can be paid to Brian Mallon or Damien Mc Guinness.
Sympathy – Our sympathies are extended to Mary Mulligan on the passing of her mother Bridie Brady in Ballinamuck over the Christmas period. Solas na bhfláitheas dá hanam.

Bornacoola GAA Club Notes 18/12/2017

Texas Hold Em – There will be a Texas Hold Em Poker night in the Clubhouse on Thursday, December 28th. It’s €20 to play and there’s a €10 buy back. Start time is at 8pm sharp and you can register from 7.30pm. Refreshments will be served on the night and all are welcome!
Charity Game – We will be holding a charity game in our Club Grounds on St Stephens’s day at 2pm – all adult players past and present are welcome and proceeds raised on the day will go to the North West Hospice. So come along and enjoy some festive fun and refreshments will be served afterwards. Anyone interested in playing should contact Trevor Howard in advance of the big day on 087 8677206
Club Draw – Tickets 2018 Tickets for the 2018 Club Draw are currently available from Club members and once again for just €20 you are guaranteed entry in all 12 monthly draws. Meanwhile, the Christmas Club Draw will take place in the Copper Still on St Stephen’s night – usual prizes plus a few extra! Always a great night so make sure you get along and all are welcome.
Referees – Leitrim GAA are currently looking for new referees. If you are interested in representing the club as the man in the middle, contact Kevin Mallon on 086 3048757 and arrangements can be made for completion of the Foundation level course.
Membership – Membership for 2018 is now open – Adult Playing Membership (which includes Gym access – Ladies, Men and Mothers and Others)) is €100 (€40 for Students), Non-playing members – €20, and non-playing membership (with gym access fee) – €100. Membership can be paid to Brian Mallon or Damien Mc Guinness.
Season’s Greetings – 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.

Bornacoola GAA Club Notes 12/12/2017

Charity Game – We will be holding a charity game in our Club Grounds on St Stephens’s day at 2pm – all adult players past and present are welcome and proceeds raised on the day will go to the North West Hospice. So come along and enjoy some festive fun and refreshments will be served afterwards. Anyone interested in playing should contact Trevor Howard in advance of the big day on 087 8677206
Christmas Club Draw – The Christmas Club Draw will take place in the Copper Still on St Stephen’s night – usual prizes plus a few extra! Always a great night so make sure you get along and all are welcome.
Membership – Membership for 2018 is now open – Adult Playing Membership (which include Gym access) is €100 (€40 for Students), €20 for non-playing membership and €20 for youth membership to a maximum of €50 per family. Membership can be paid to Brian Mallon or Damien Mc Guinness.

Bornacoola GAA Club Notes 04/12/2017

AGM – A very well attended AGM was held in the GAA Centre on Sunday evening last. The meeting heard detailed reports from the Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer as well as from the Chairpersons of the various club subcommittees. Tributes were paid to the outgoing Chairman Noel Mc Closkey and to outgoing Treasurer Martina Hackett for the commitment and dedication they had shown to the club over a long number of years in their respective posts. Both, of course, will be remaining very much involved in the coming years as Noel was elected to the Club Executive and Martina moved to the role of Assistant Treasurer. Tributes were also paid to the outgoing Senior and Junior management teams and in particular to Declan Bohan as senior team manager. Pat Farrell (Esker) was elected to the position of Chairman with Brian Mallon taking over as Treasurer. Best of luck to you both. The full list of officers returned was; Presidents: Fr Gerry O’Brien and Shay Reynolds; Chairman: Pat Farrell; Vice Chairman Kevin Mallon; Secretary Shane Reynolds; Assistant Secretary/Registrar Damian Mc Guinness; Treasurer Brian Mallon; Assistant Treasurer Martina Hackett; P.R.O Feargal Mc Gill; Development Officer Vinny Canning; Oifigeach Cultúra Aidan Dockery; Youth/Coaching Officer Trevor Howard; Children’s Officer/Health and Well Being Officer Claire Mallon; Co Board Delegates (from): Tom Duignan, Noel Mc Closkey, Shay Reynolds; Bord na nÓg delegates to be selected from the underage subcommittee; Ladies Board delegates to be selected from the Ladies subcommittee; Club Executive members: Suzanne Maguire, John Woods, Brian Conroy, Noel Mc Closkey, Jonathan Duffy and Niall O Riordan.
Congratulations – Our congratulations to former player and club Treasurer Jackie Conboy and new bride Emma Healy who were married in St Joseph’s on Saturday last and celebrated with friends and family at a Reception in Lough Rynn. Congrats to you and your families.
Membership – New membership rates for the club were set at last Sunday’s AGM – Adult Playing Membership (which include Gym access) was set at €100 (€40 for Students), €20 for non-playing membership and €20 for youth membership to a maximum of €50 per family. Membership can be paid to Brian Mallon or Damien Mc Guinness.
Club Grounds of the Year Bornacoola were presented with an award for best club grounds in Leitrim 2017 at the Connacht GAA Presentation night on Friday last. Well done to our hardworking park committee and to all who supported our new development this year and our thanks to Connacht GAA for supporting us in this venture; we hugely appreciate this recognition at the end of the process.
Pride of Place – Well done to all those involved in putting together Bornacoola’s entry in the Pride of Place Awards in 2017, including the GAA club and a host of other local bodies led by the Bornacoola Community Development Association. At Saturday night’s awards in Letterkenny, the parish was named as 2nd overall in Ireland, an incredible achievement for the area.
Hurling initiative – The children in Scoil Mhuire are currently participating in a new 6-week Cumann na mBunscol initiative, in conjunction with Leitrim GAA Coaching and Games Development, to make the game of hurling more accessible to children in the county. Well done to all involved and in particular and to our own teachers who have taken on the coaching roles as the initiative is rolled out. Maith sibh go léir.

Bornacoola GAA Club Notes 27/11/2017

AGM –  The AGM takes place on this Sunday 3rd December in the clubhouse at our grounds in Dromod at 4pm. All members are asked to attend and anyone interested in joining the club is also more than welcome.
Club Draw – Our thanks to all who attended the Club Draw in the Copper Still on Saturday night last. Winners were €100 JP Compton, €20each to Ann Mc Corry (x2), Kiernan’s Pharmacy Mohill, Deirdre Mc Keon and Shane Reynolds. Next Club Draw is the Christmas Draw which will also be in the Copper Still. Further details to follow.

Bornacoola GAA Club Notes 14/11/2017

Ladies Presentation night – A presentation of medals to the Bornacoola/St Mary’s ladies team who won the Junior championship will take place in the Copper Still bar on Saturday night. Music by David Donnelly.  
AGM – The AGM will take place on Sunday 3rd December in the clubhouse at our grounds in Dromod at 3pm. All members are asked to attend and anyone interested in joining the club is also more than welcome.  
Coach volunteers – The club plan to host a coach foundation course and child protection training in the near future. This is the basic training needed to become a coach and we would really welcome the addition of new coaches to help us deliver our underage programme. We would especially like to see more female coaches. No previous football experience required. If you are interested in doing the training please contact Brian Mallon.
Scór na nOg –  The Leitrim County final is fixed for Sunday 10th December at  2pm.
Carmel Cunningham fund Tickets for the Monster draw in Cox’s Steakhouse, Dromod on 24th November are currently on sale for this very worthwhile cause. Contact Noel McCloskey 087 6454317 or Shane Reynolds is you want tickets.