Archive for category: Glencar-Manorhamilton

50^th Celebrations – We will celebrate the 50^th Anniversary of our club on the coming August Bank Holiday weekend with a full programme of events currently being planned to cater for everyone.  All those associated with the club down through the years as supporters/players/officials/members are invited to join the current club personnel and supporters in celebrating 50 great years of club activities and friendships. The full programme of events will be published in the coming weeks but do keep the weekend free.

Club Camp – We will host our Annual Club Camp from Wednesday 31^st July to Friday 2^nd August inclusive in the Bee Park and the 3 day event will form part of our 50^th Club celebrations.  The price of the camp will include the new Glencar Manorhamilton GAA Club Jersey which will incorporate the 50^th logo at a cost of only €40 per child.  For those only wishing to attend the camp it will cost €20 per child. Demand for the camp is expected to be huge as usual so advance booking will be mandatory once it is open.

Adult Fixtures and Results – Our 3^rd team were defeated by 4 points by Bornacoola in an away fixture on Sunday while our Seniors were winners over Allen Gaels in Drumshanbo on Saturday evening.  This Sunday our Seniors host Gortletteragh in Boggaun at 2pm with the Intermediates playing directly afterwards against Aughavas at 3.45.  It is a very long time since we hosted a doubleheader on a Sunday.  They always attracted a bumper crowd and this Sunday should be no different.  Good luck to both teams and management.

Senior Ladies – This coming Sunday our Senior Ladies take on the county champions St Joseph’s in the Division 1 league at 11am in Carrigallen while our 2^nd team take on St Francis afterwards at 1.30pm in Drumshanbo.  Best of luck to both teams and their management.  Please support.

Leitrim Minors – Hard luck to the Leitrim Minor team who were defeated by Mayo in the Connacht Championship last week.  Our club was represented on the panel by Jack Faulkner and Hugh Clancy.

Leitrim Ladies – Hard luck to the Leitrim Ladies Senior and U16 teams who were both defeated by Roscommon in the Connacht Championship at the weekend.  Our club was represented by Natasha McEnroy, Karen Connolly and Aoife Gilmartin on the Senior panel and by Muireann Devaney, Mairead Clancy, Emma McGloin, Niamh Loughlin, Maeve McMorrow, Rachel Conlon and Emily Conlon all on the U16 panel.

Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Finals – Well done to Diffreen, Largy and Glenfarne National Schools who were winners at the Cumann na mBunscol Finals held over the weekend.

U15 Boys – The U15’s had a convincing win at home to St Joseph’s last week.  This Monday evening (20^th May) they travel to take on St Brigid’s at 7.30pm in Aughawillan while on Thursday they host Gortletteragh at 7pm in Boggaun in what will be their last group game and hence decide all final league placings.  Good luck to the team and management and please show your support.

U11 Blitz – Our young footballers had a great evening of football playing against Dumkeerin and Allen Gaels in the Bee Park last Tuesday evening.

U8/U10/U12 Girls – Training for these groups of players takes place every Monday evening from 7-8pm in the Bee Park.

Speedy Recovery – All from the club extend good wishes to our star player Niamh Loughlin who broke her leg playing soccer for Sligo/Leitrim at the weekend.

Sympathy – We offer sincere sympathy to the family of the late Margaret McTernan, Upper Main Street, Manorhamilton.  May She Rest in Peace.

First Holy Communion – Congrats to the boys and girls from St Clare’s National School who made their First Holy Communion last Saturday.  The boys and girls from, Diffreen and the Gaeilscoil Chluainín will celebrate in the coming weeks and we wish all the children a very happy, holy and fun-filled day.

Golden Jubilee Jerseys – Glencar/Manorhamilton GAA Club celebrates its Golden Jubilee this year, 2019. The August bank holiday weekend will feature the various aspects of the club, the official opening of our pitch at Boggaun and the launch of the club’s history.  To mark our Jubilee we are in the process of having a completely new design on our Senior team jersey, which will carry the logo of our main sponsor, MacManus Pharmacies on the jersey front.  There has been great interest expressed locally among the community to have another sponsor on the back of these unique jerseys.  Interested parties would include local groups & organisations/employers/the self-employed/businesses or individuals and club members wishing to promote a charity close to their hearts. The club has decided that the fairest way to decide this, is to have a raffle among those interested, by selling tickets for same for €50 each (three for €100). The winner will be drawn at a special function, at which everyone will be very welcome to attend. The lucky winner will be featured on the back of the Senior team jerseys for Championship in 2019 and receive a jersey with their chosen number on it while all the other entrants will be acknowledged on an advertising hoarding at Boggaun and on our social media platforms.  For logistical reasons, the logo will appear on the senior jerseys only and not on any replicas and will apply for the 2019 season, our very special Jubilee Year.  If you are interested in buying a ticket or require further information please do not hesitate to contact either Ciaran Sheridan, Collette Fox, Phil Flynn, Padhraic Corrigan or Gerry Hickey Junior.

100K in May for Manor GAA – All the ladies are doing mighty.  Don’t forget you can pledge a few euro towards their efforts by taking a line or two on the sponsorship cards in the shops around town or by donating to any of their Facebook pages.  Ag siúl le chéile.

Cúl Camp – The Manorhamilton camp will take place from July 1st to the 5^th.  Further details for registering will be available on the Leitrim GAA website.

Leitrim – All roads lead to Hyde Park for the Connacht Senior Football Championship quarter final meeting between Leitrim and Roscommon this Sunday at 3.30pm  We wish the team and management every good wish and especially our club representatives on the panel, Evan Sweeney, James Rooney, Paddy Maguire and Niall Brady.

100K in May for Manor GAA – The ladies started their 100k for May campaign on May Day with a “leisurely” 5k stroll around Manorhamilton. You can join our fundraising drive for the new pitch development anytime through the https://www.facebook.com/groups/100KinMayforManorGAA/ page or drop an email to secretary.glencarmanorhamilton.leitrim@gaa.ie for more details. And don’t forget you can pledge a few euro towards our efforts by taking a line or two on the sponsorship cards in the shops around town. Ag siúl le chéile.

Sympathy – We offer heartfelt sympathy to the family of the late Father Felim Kelly retired P.P. Castlerahan, late of The Vale, Bailieborough, Co Cavan.  We extend our sympathies to Father Oliver Kelly who is his 1^st cousin.  Father Felim was based in Newtownmanor as part of the Killasnett Parish in the 70s.  He played football with our club winning a Junior League and Championship double in 1971.  He also served as club chairman in 1971 and was a founding member of youth clubs in some of the parishes he served in.  We also offer sympathy to the family of the late Michael Conroy of Castle Street, Manorhamilton, who died peacefully at University Hospital Galway on 3rd May 2019 and the Fox family, Lisnabrack following the passing of Patricia Fox, Mountain View, Manorhamilton.  May They Rest In Peace.

U9 Blitz – Our young footballers had a great morning of fun and games in Kinlough on Bank Holiday Monday.  Many thanks to our hosts Melvin Gaels for the hospitality shown to us.

Congrats Merenda – Congratulations to the Haslette family and all the staff in Merenda, on winning the All Ireland Summit Manufacturing Business 2019 Awards in Croke Park.

Car Wash – Sincere thanks to all who supported and helped out at our joint fundraising car wash with Manorhamilton Rangers AFC last Saturday.  Special mention to John Mullin of Mullins Foodstores Manorhamilton for his sponsorship.

Adult Fixtures and Results – Hard luck to our Junior team who were defeated by Ballinamore at home on Saturday evening.  They play St Mary’s away this Saturday at 7pm.  Good luck to the team and management.

U15 Boys – Good luck to our U15 boys in the third round of the Westlink Coaches League Division 1 league against St Mary’s in Carrick this Thursday at 7pm. Please support

U14 Girls – The girls have a break from games this week with training taking place as normal.

Senior Ladies – Well done to the Senior ladies who recorded their 2^nd win in the campaign at home to Dromahair while our Junior team played really well in defeat against Bornacoola/St Mary’s.  Both games took place in Boggaun.

Leitrim Ladies – Hard luck to the Leitrim Ladies Minor team who were defeated by Sligo in the Connacht C Final last Monday.  Our club was represented by Muireann Devaney, Leah Fox, Emma McLaughlin and Hannah Johnston.

Gaelic4Girls – This programme finished last Monday evening with great numbers in attendance for the last session in the Bee Park.  Many of the girls will now join our underage teams for the coming season.  Players can still register so if anyone is interested please contact Berni McMorrow on 0861234634.  Special thanks to the co-ordinator Berni McMorrow and the many coaches who made this such a resounding success.

Cúl Camp – The Manorhamilton camp will take place from July 1st to the 5^th.  Further details for registering will follow shortly.

Tain Og League – Well done to the u13 hurlers who played St. Eunan’s on the 29^th of April in the Táin league. Eunan’s were the much bigger team but the Leitrim boys didn’t let them dictate the game with the sides level at half time with the help of a wonder goal by Barry Loughlin. Eunan’s ran out winners in the second half. They played Belleek in their last game and enjoyed the experience.  They play Erne Gaels Belle away this coming Monday at 7pm.  Keep up the good work lads.

New Arrival – Many congrats to James and Joanne Gilmartin on the recent arrival of their baby boy, Daniel.

Hurling – Well done to our Senior hurlers who had a 1-18 to 4-6 win over Tourlestrane in the Dermot Molloy Hurling League on St Patrick’s Day.

Underage – Our U13 team played two home games against Dromahair in Division 1 and St Brigids in Division 2A over the Bank Holiday weekend.  They had mixed fortunes with the Division 1 side winning and the Division 2A side coming up short against St Brigids.  The U17’s fixture versus St Joseph’s was called off.  All fixture details relating to our U13 and U17 teams will be posted on our Facebook Page.  Please show your support.

Gaelic4Girls – This programme continues for another 6 weeks every Monday 7pm to 8pm at St Clare’s National School.  It is fantastic to see so many enthusiastic girls enjoying themselves while learning the skills of Gaelic football.  It is open to girls aged 8-12yrs who are not part of a Ladies Gaelic Football Club and who are interested in learning the skills of the game. All girls in this age group from the area are encouraged to attend. They will be taught the basic skills of Gaelic football on a fun basis and will get to demonstrate their new skills at a fun mini-blitz. All girls will be presented with a Gaelic4Girls Jersey and certificate. A major bonus from the programme is that all participants will get the chance to participate in a Mini Blitz with another Gaelic4Girls site. The cost for the entire programme is only €10. Anybody who would like more details on this programme is asked to contact Bernie McMorrow on 086 1234634.

Leitrim – Hard luck to Leitrim who were defeated by Derry in Celtic Park at the weekend in what was a dress rehearsal for the Allianz League Final to take place in Croke Park on Saturday 30^th March.  Good Luck to the team who play Waterford at home this Saturday at 4pm.

Leitrim Supporters Club – Leitrim Supporters tickets are now on sale from the Club for €50 and can be acquired by contacting Phil Flynn.

St Patrick’s Day – It was great to see a large crowd in attendance for the Manorhamilton St Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday evening.  Full credit to those who organised and all who took part to make it a most enjoyable occasion for all ages.

Cúl Camp –The Manorhamilton camp will take place from July 1st to the 5^th.  Further details for registering will follow shortly

Sympathy – We offer sincere sympathy to the McDermott family, Curraghfore following the death of Frances McDermott.  We also extend sympathy to the families and friends of the late Marian Wierzchowski (Main Street, Manorhamilton) and  Haydar Yilmaz (Lurganboy).  May They Rest in Peace.

Gaelic4Girls Hits Glencar Manor by Storm – Gaelic4Girls has hit Manorhamilton by storm, with 34 girls descending on St Clare’s Primary School Astro Pitch to be treated to 60mins of great fun and coaching in Ladies Gaelic Football. This programme continues for another 7 weeks every Monday 7pm to 8pm at the same venue.  It is fantastic to see so many enthusiastic girls enjoying themselves, while learning the skills of Gaelic football.  It is open to girls aged 8-12yrs who are not part of a Ladies Gaelic Football Club and who are interested in learning the skills of the game. All girls in this age group from the area are encouraged to attend. They will be taught the basic skills of Gaelic football on a fun basis and will get to demonstrate their new skills at a fun mini-blitz. All girls will be presented with a Gaelic4Girls Jersey and certificate. Many thanks to our enthusiastic coaches for enabling the Club to run this programme.  A major bonus from the programme is that all participants will get the chance to participate in a Mini Blitz with another Gaelic4Girls site. The cost for the entire programme is only €10. Anybody who would like more details on this programme is asked to contact Bernie McMorrow on 086 1234634.

Leitrim Croker Bound – Our county ground was packed on Sunday last for the eagerly awaited visit of London with excitement levels at an all-time high.  The lads on the field did not disappoint and we now all eagerly await a trip to Croker on Saturday March 30^th at 3pm versus Derry and Division 3 football in 2020.  Well done to everyone and especially Evan, James, Niall and Paddy.

Fixtures – Hard luck to our Division 3 team who were defeated by Melvin Gaels on Saturday last in Boggaun in their first fixture of the season.  They welcome neighbours Drumkeerin to Boggaun this Saturday evening for a 4.30pm throw in.

Underage Fixtures – Our two U13 teams found the going tough in terrible weather conditions versus St Mary’s last Saturday in Carrick on Shannon.  They battled to the end but the home sides were in top form.  They play Fenagh at home this Sunday at 12 noon.  Our U17s played really well against MacDiarmada Gaels but unfortunately the result went to the home side.  They welcome Allen Gaels to Boggaun this Sunday at 12 noon.  Good luck our three teams.

5K Walks – Our 5k walks in association with Get Ireland Walking and Operation Transformation have now concluded and we would like to thank Barbara Byrne and Niall Brady for organising and everyone who helped out in any way and those who participated.

Club Awards Night – Our annual club awards night takes place this Saturday 16th February at 8pm in the Bee Park Community Centre. Our Feile boys team, our U16 championship-winning girls team and our senior men and ladies league winning teams will receive their medals on the night and we will also announce our players of the year and club person of the year.  Everyone is welcome to join in our night of celebration.

Leitrim – A great weekend for Leitrim football with our senior men and women both winning at home.  It was great to see such good support for the two teams but such a pity the games clashed as we all need to row in behind both teams.

Registration Night – Thank you to everyone for registering to become a fully paid up member of our club last Friday night.  We will be holding our last Registration Night for all players and supporters to pay their membership this Friday the 15th from 6.30 to 8pm upstairs in the Gym at St Clare’s Comprehensive School.  All club players must pay their membership before the last day of February in order to train and play with the club.  Membership rates for the 2019 season are as follows:  U10 Girls & Boys –  €30 for 1st Child & remaining family members at this age group €20 each. U11 Boys – €30, U12 to U18 Girls – €40, U13 to U18 Boys -€40, Adult Players – €80 and Social Members – €30. A family membership rate of €120 max per family has been introduced for the coming season.  This applies to families who are registering their juvenile players who are under the age of 18 and the parents/guardians.

U13 and U17 Leagues – Good luck to our U13 teams who kick off their league campaign against Mohill away this Saturday the 16th at 3pm and 4.15pm and to our U17s who have a home game against St Marys on this Sunday the 17th at 12pm in Boggaun.  Please show your support.

Connacht Champions – Huge congrats to St Clare’s Comprehensive School girls football team who were crowned Connacht Junior B champions on Saturday last in Swinford defeating a highly rated Glenamaddy Community School in an epic encounter.  A fantastic achievement for the Leitrim school with the team made up of players from counties Leitrim and Cavan.  They have now won consecutive D, C and B Connacht titles and will play the Leinster champions in the All Ireland semi-final in March.

Gaelic4Girls – Glencar Manorhamilton Ladies Club is delighted to announce details of an exciting new programme for our club called Gaelic4Girls. The aim of this programme is to allow girls aged between 8 to 12 years old, who are not currently registered with a Club, to get an introduction to Ladies Gaelic Football in a fun non-competitive environment. The programme will start on Monday 4th of March; 7pm to 8pm at St Clare’s Primary School Astro Pitch. The cost of the programme is €10, and all of the girls will be presented with a jersey and a certificate for their participation. Parents/Guardians are welcome to stay and watch the training sessions. For more information please contact Bernie McMorrow on 086 1234634 or email glencarmanorladies@gmail.com. Registration forms will be available in the local schools from this week.

5K Walk – Our 5k walk in association with Get Ireland Walking and Operation Transformation continues this Thursday night  meeting at the Bee Park dressing rooms at 6.45pm.

Heinz Beans Tokens – Could everyone please return their tokens to any of our club officers at underage, ladies and adult level before the weekend.

Congratulations Karl – Congratulations to Karl McDermott who received his Leitrim Senior County Hurler of the Year Award for 2018 at the Leitrim GAA Awards in the Bush Hotel on Friday night last.

Leitrim – Congrats to the Leitrim team captained by Paddy Maguire who had a terrific win against Wexford in Round 1 of the Allianz League on Sunday last in Páirc Seán.  Good luck to the team as they head to Aughrim this weekend to take on Wicklow.

New Arrival – Many congratulations to our senior footballer Darren Sweeney and his wife Claudia on the safe arrival of their baby boy recently.