Ballinamore Sean O Heslin’s GAA Club Notes 29/11/2017

Under 21 – Best of luck to the u21 lads who are returning to action this week, they will be taking on Fenagh- Gortletteragh at 12:00 on Sunday in Ballinamore

Comhbhrón – It was a difficult week in our community with three of our friends and supporters passing away. All at Sean O Heslin’s would like to pass on our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the late Brigid McGovern Owencam, Corlough mother of Bridie Gallagher, to the late Mary Kiernan Ballymcgovern, mother of Claire McGirl and the Late Benny Connolly Drumreilly Go ndéana Dia trócaire uirthi.

Scór na nÓg – The Scór na nÓg county final takes place on Sunday 10th Dec at 2pm. Ballinamore Sean O Heslins are looking for singers, reciters, ballad groups and dancers to represent the club at this final. We are also trying to put quiz teams together, 4 on a team. If you are interested in taking part in Scór na nÓg you must be under 17 years on Jan 2018, for further information and to express interest please Contact Brid Sullivan.

Club Lotto Monday 27/11/2017

Numbers Drawn: 3 1 0 7 5 6 2 4

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Lotto ar Dé Luan seo caite.

Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an oíche:

House Draw €40: Bernie McDermott

Kindly sponsored Paddy McGourty

€40 each – Colm Brennan, Anville Court. Francis McTague, Lahard. Nuala McGovern, Teeboy, Corlough. Francis McGovern, Convent Rd

Next Weeks’ draw takes place in the on Monday night in: the Poor Scholar Pota Oir €3,150

Glencar/Manorhamilton GAA Club Notes 29/11/2017

Club AGM – Thank you to everyone who attended our Club AGM on Saturday night.  Special thanks to our club secretary Phil Flynn who put in an inordinate amount of time and work preparing for our annual meeting.  We thank all the outgoing members of our Executive who vacated their positions and welcome all new faces to the table.

Sympathy – The club offers heartfelt sympathy to the Glancy family Cornastalk following the death of their aunt Collette Rooney, Cornastalk, Manorhamilton.  May She Rest in Peace.

Dermot Molloy Hurling League Shield Final – The Shield Final was cancelled last weekend due to an unplayable pitch.  Check our Facebook page for confirmation of re-fixture.

Minor Girls reach Connacht Final – Congratulations to our Minor management team of Neil Faulkner and Maire Keaney, and the panel of players who travelled to St Croan’s Park, Ballintubber, Co. Roscommon on Sunday last to take on Roscommon Champions Clann Na nGael. The Glencar-Manor girls started brightly with Dearbla Rooney finding the net from the throw-in. Throughout the first half, brilliant saves by Alva Sheridan in the Glencar Manor goals, a tenacious defence, hardworking midfield and speed combined with sharp shooting upfront, including a hat trick by Leah Fox and two from Dearbla Rooney, ensured the girls led by 5-7 to 1-6 at halftime.  Aided by the wind in the second half Clann na nGael emerged after halftime determined and launched a strong comeback to leave only 5 points between the teams 5 -9 to 3 -10. As the game tightened tensions rose on the field and Clann na nGael were reduced to 14 players as one of their girls received a Sin Bin.  With the benefit of an extra player, the Glencar Manor ladies dug deep and further scores from Eadaoin Clancy, Muireann Devaney (goal) and Orlaith Kelly secured a 6-11 to 3-10 win for the Leitrim champions. The team was Alva Sheridan,  Aisling Faulkner, Hannah Johnston, Tara McLaughlin, Laoise Clancy, Mary Broughton, Aoife Gallagher, Aoife Gilmartin, Eadaoin Clancy, Orlaith Kelly (Capt), Dearbhla Rooney, Chloe Rooney, Leah Fox, Muireann Devaney, Emma McLaughlin.  Subs used Aoife Feeney for T McLoughlin, Mairead Clancy for E. McLoughlin. Next up is Corofin, the Galway champions, in the Connacht Final on Saturday the 9th of December at 2pm at the same venue (St Croan’s Park, Ballintubber, Co. Roscommon).  Thanks also to St Croan’s GAA who provided a festive atmosphere with music and plenty of tea and buns on Sunday last for the travelling supporters.

U 16 Girls – Best of Luck to our U16 girls’ team and management who contest the U16 Championship Final this weekend against St Francis.  After a long season, the girls are hoping to retain the cup for another year. Please support them this weekend – check Facebook or local media for confirmation of date and time.

Club Academy – Every Friday night our Club Academy for girls and boys takes place in St Clare’s Secondary School Gymnasium unless otherwise notified. U7’s from 6-7pm, U9’s from 7-8pm and U11’s from 8-9pm.  New players are welcomed every week.

Alle Gaels GAA Club Notes 28/11/2017

AGM: – The AGM took place in the clubhouse on Sunday evening last with over 40 people in attendance. Chairman Patrick McManus presided over the meeting and gave an overview of the year in his address. He complimented all teams along with their managers and thanked everyone who helped out all year, especially coaches and parents & those who helped out with raising finance  especially the Lip Sync Fundraiser and paid tribute to Berni Lynch, Sinead Dolan and Maeve Daly for their work on the biggest fundraiser of the year. Secretary, Sinead Dolan, gave a comprehensive report of the club’s activities and thanked all those who contributed to the efficient running of the club. Sinead covered every aspect of the club’s affairs in 2017 and did a great job in her first year in the post. Gareth Smith, presented a detailed financial report outlining income of €95,794.04 and expenditure of €79,886.41. He thanked all who helped fundraise during the year, especially our sponsors and reported that thanks to everyone’s efforts the club returned a healthy surplus. Tributes were paid from the floor to the 3 main officers for their trojan work on behalf of the club in the last year and special appreciation was expressed to Gareth Smith who was stepping down after serving 3 years  as treasurer. Chairman of Park Development, Fergal McPartland, reported on activities in park during the year and thanked a large number of people who assisted during the season. He gave special thanks to Eamonn McGowan and John Joe Cullen for their continued sterling work in the park. The election of officers then took place.  The following officers were returned for 2018 –Chairman Patrick McManus; Vice-chairman Alan Wynne; Secretary Sinead Dolan; Asst-Secretary Padraig Kenny; Treasurer John McKeon; Asst- Treasurer John Moran; Joint PRO’s Nicholas Moore/Fergal McPartland; Registrar Neil Nolan; Insurance Officer Kevin Nolan; Safety Officer: Noel Beirne; Co. Board Delegates Paschal Mooney, Eamonn McGowan; Coiste na nOg Delegates Mickey McTigue, Noel Beirne; Park Chairman Fergal McPartland; Coaching Officer Martin McGowan; IT Officer Aidan McKeon; Cultural Officer: Dessy Doyle; Children’s Officer: Gareth Smith; ASAP Officer: Noel Heron; Coiste na nOg Chairman: Stephen McWeeney; Coiste na nOg Secretary: Angus Fee. Thanks were paid to John Nolan and Berni Lynch who stepped down from Coiste na nOg after great work in the last few years. Noel Beirne made a short presentation on the new role of Health and Well Being Officer and it was agreed to fill the position at the first club meeting. There was a short discussion on the position of senior team manager, the nomination of Sean Pierson, as new manager was approved by the meeting. Sean was wished every success and he will appoint his own selectors in due course. The players committee of Shane Beirne, Nicholas Moore, Shane Walsh & Declan Lynch were congratulated for their efforts on this. Warm tributes were paid to outgoing manager, Kevin Nolan and his selectors Noel Moran & Paul Martin as well as kit man Kevin Lee. Underage managers were confirmed as follows: U-7 Boys: Kevin Nolan, Padraig Kenny, Shane McGovern; U-9 Boys: Damien McCabe, Neil Nolan; U-11 Boys: Stephen McWeeney, John Nolan; U-13 Boys: Cyril McKeon, Kenneth Dowler, Richard O’Loughlin; U-15 Boys: Farrell McKeon, Angus Fee; U-17 Boys: Micky McTigue, Fergus Moran, Noel Beirne. Paul Martin was announced as St. Francis Ladies manager and all other ladies appointments will be made at the first club meeting. We wish all officers and team officials every success in the year ahead. A number of club motions were discussed and passed. Former player, mentor, manager and administrator Brendan Canning was fondly remembered and sincere condolences passed to the Canning Family.

Underage Presentation & Awards – The Kevin Keane Annual Player of the Year Awards & medals to last year’s winning teams were presented in the Clubhouse on Friday evening, by Ryan O’Rourke and by Pauric Keane. The award winners were: U12 Girls Player of the year: Grace Harding  & Most Improved Player:  Rachel McCormack; U-12 Boys Player of the Year: Padraig Kane & Most Improved Player: Aidan Dowler; U13 Boys Player of the year:  Jake Tobin & Most Improved Player:  Arik Oberwan; U14 Girls Player of the year:  Megan Moran & Most Improved Player:  Grace McKeon; U15 Boys Player of the Year:  Brendan Gunning & Most Improved Player:  Daniel Curran; U16 Girls Player of the year:  Roisin McGrenaghan & Most Improved:  Ciara Lynch; U17 Boys Player of the Year: Chris Boyle McCrum & Most Improved:  David Gallagher. We would especially like to thank Ryan O’Rourke who presented the awards. A big thank you also to the Keane Family, for their continued support and to everyone who helped out on Friday, in particular, the Coiste na nOg committee under chairman John Nolan and secretary, Berni Lynch and to all our underage coaches who give their time throughout the year. We want to pay tribute to John & Berni who are stepping down as chairman & secretary for all the hard work they have put into the club over the past couple of years. Also to the parents of the children who help out with transport among other things all year. As always thank you to Willie Donnellan for his patience. Finally, we would like to thank all the local businesses who have supported our underage teams with sponsorship during the year.

U-16 Girls – The girls are still waiting for the final where they play Glencar Manorhamilton. The game will hopefully be played this weekend so please check with club officers for details.

25 Card Drive – Allen Gaels 25 Card Game continues every  Sunday evening in Aras Phadraig at 8:30pm. Refreshments served. All welcome.

Lotto – There was no winner of the lotto jackpot & the numbers drawn were 03-06-09-18. The 5 prize winners of €20 each were: Blake Smith, Drumkeeran; Alan Foley, Carrick Road; Cara Syndicate, Drumshanbo; Phil McGowan, Drumshanbo and Laura Cronin, Drumcong. The jackpot now stands at €2,100. Also a reminder that annual lotto tickets are available from any club officers for €85 for the year.

New Arrival – Congratulations to Katie & Barry Gunning on the birth of their son, James, last week.

Sympathy – The club extends deepest condolences to the Mulvey Family, Aughagrania on the sad passing of Packie Mulvey last week.

Aughavas GAA Club Notes 28/11/2017

LOTTO – There was no winner of the Lotto draw last Saturday night in The Dugout.  The numbers drawn were 0-3-2-7-1-5-6-4.  €30 winners on the night were Charlie Hearld, Philip Maguire, Daire McCabe USA, Mick McCabe and Gretta McCabe.  The house prize sponsored by The Dugout was won by Martin Kiernan.  Our next lotto draw will take place in Terry Shortt’s Heritage Bar on Saturday 9th December with Noel and Dan’s Team.  Lotto jackpot is €9,700.  Envelopes are €2 each or Three for a €5.

FUNDRAISING DRAW – Aughavas GAA Fundraising Draw tickets are now for sale. €20 each or a book of three tickets for €50.  1st Prize is €3,000, 2ndPrize €1,000 and 5 Prizes of €100.

AGM – The Club will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Friday 1st December @ 9pm in the Clubhouse. We invite all to come along.

LEITRIM SPORTS AWARDS – Congratulations to Eanna Madden, Mohlll who won the Overall Leitrim Sports Star of the Year Award in Lough Rynn on Friday night last.

Melvin Gaels GAA Club Notes 28/11/2017

Club AGM – The Club AGM will be held on Sunday next at 6pm in the Community Centre, Kinlough.
All members are asked to attend. The Chairman, Registrar and PRO are stepping down and these officers of the Club must be replaced.Newcomers who would like to come along and get involved are welcome.

Cake Sale – Bord na nOg are holding a cake sale on Sunday 3rd December after 9.30am mass in Glenade and after 11.00am mass in Kinlough. We welcome baked donations and these can be left at the community centre on Saturday eve between 5.45 and 6.45. Thanks in advance for your support.

Scór na nÓg – Leitrim County Final Scór na nOg (Under 17) takes place on Sunday 10th December 2017 at 2.00pm. Venue to be confirmed.
Calling all Solo Singers, Instrumental groups, Recitation, Ballad Group, Figure Dancing, Set Dancing or Léiriú Stairiuil (Stage Presentation). If you would like to find out more and are talented in any of the above, contact Mary (086) 1583114.

50/50 Draw – Congratulations to Frank Mc Sharry, Glenade who won €214 in last week’s 50/50   Draw. Get your ticket now for this week’s draw

National Club Draw – National Club Draw tickets are now on sale. This Draw is an opportunity for our club to raise much-needed funds. Melvin Gaels will retain all the proceeds raised through the sale of our tickets and all national prizes are provided by Ard Chomhairle. There are now 20 amazing prizes on offer, with the top prize of a new car! Football and Hurling packages as well as Ten Shopping Vouchers and a €2,000 Travel Voucher.

We will also have a local draw done in advance of the national draw for any tickets sold by Melvin Gaels. Local Prizes- 1st Prize, Hamper worth €100, 2ndPrize, Fuel Voucher worth €50 , 3rd Prize, Melvin Gaels Rain jacket worth €50. Tickets are €10 – Get in touch with any committee member, message us on here or contact 0872870086

Aughawillan GAA Club Notes 22/11/2017

Aughawillan GAA Christmas Draw – Tickets are now on sale for our Annual Christmas Draw, with €8,000 of prizes to give away and the first prize of €5000 this is one of the best local Christmas Draws around. Please support the draw by buying a ticket for €20 or 3 for €50.  Tickets will also be available online, check our Facebook page for more details.  The draw will take place in the Viking Lounge on Saturday 6th January.
 
Aughawillan GAA Clothes Collection – Big thank you to everybody who donated to the clothes collection last weekend.
 
Club Lotto –  Next draw in Jackies Bar on Wednesday 29th November.  New Jackpot €1,300.
 
Club AGM –  The club AGM will be held on Sunday 10th of December at 3pm in the Clubrooms.
 
Leitrim Masters –  Well done the Leitrim Masters football team who defeated Kildare in the Master Plate final recently.

Corraleehan Parish Walk – Corraleehan Parish Walk continues each Thursday night at 8.30pm from Corraleehan Church. Community spirit, health, fitness, whatever your goals we will be happy to see you, everyone welcome.

Comhghairdeas –  Aughawillan GFC wishes to congratulate Diarmuid McHugh and Eimear Quinn on their marriage recently.  Guím grá agus sonas oraibh ar feadh bhur saoil.

 

Aughnasheelin GAA Club Notes 27/11/2017

Comhghairdeas – to Vincie Mulvey and Emma Harte who were married last Friday in Daingean with Reception in the Bridge House Hotel Tullamore, a great day was had by all and best of luck for the future Vincie, Emma and the gorgeous Caoileann.  Bon voyage to Liam Bernadette and children as they return to New York later in the week and congratulations Liam on the big birthday  – a nice surprise party for Liam on Sunday nite last in Ossies.

Comhghairdeas to Wayne and Riona Gilgunn on the birth of their baby girl Sadhbh a little sister to Donnacha.

Comhghairdeas to our own Martin McHugh who was honoured at the Leitrim Sports Awards on Friday night last in Lough Rynn in the Special Achievement Category – what a way to finish the year Martin with this Award,  your first Club  Intermediate Championship Medal and all being part of the Leitrim Longford Masters who won the All Ireland Masters Plate a few weeks   ago – all at the age of 47 and after overcoming Cancer twice – an inspiration to us all well deserved Martin.  Comhghairdeas to our neighbour Maeve Quinn on her Hall of Fame Award also at the Sports Awards – well deserved Maeve.

Lotto on Sunday night next in Shortts Bar  –  Jackpot  €15,000 make sure to have your ticket in the Drum.  Annual Lotto Tickets for 2018 are now available –
€50 for a full year – they make a great present.

Dates for the Diary  –  Club AGM will take place on Saturday, December 9th at 4 30pm in the Club Rooms – Our Secretary is not putting her name forward for re-election and as it is an important role in the running of our Club,  it is really important that there are nominations for the AGM  –  look forward to seeing a big crowd there after the very successful year our Club have had.

The Club will be holding a Celebration Dinner Dance on Saturday, February 17th in the Landmark Hotel, Ck on Shannon – presentation of Championship Medals and Awards on the night  –  more details later.

Scor na nOg will take place on Sunday, December 10th – venue to be decided.

Under Age Training from U 6 to 11  continues each Saturday from 10 to 12 noon in the Sports Hall in Ballinamore.

Mohill GAA Club Notes 27/11/2017

Child Protection Course – The Club is running a child protection course delivered by Matt Gaffey in the Club rooms on Thursday,  December 7 at 7pm sharp. It is mandatory that any person who is any way involved with training or management of underage boys and girls have this course completed. Contact Claire Quinn the Children’s Protection Officer at 0868394767 to book your place on this course.

National Draw tickets – The National Draw tickets are now on sale in the town and surrounding areas. GAA Headquarters supply all the great prizes so every €10 you spend is going to the Club.

Caillin Canning – Congratulations to Caillin who has been recognised as Senior Club player of the year. Caillin has had a great few years with Mohill and well deserves this honour.

Eanna Madden –Well done to Eanna Madden who was awarded Sportstar of the Year on Friday in Rynn Castle. Eanna is a national winner in athletics but has made appearances in the green of Mohill whenever possible during the year. Well done Eanna.

Phillip Casserly – Another ex-player making the headlines is Phillip Casserly. Phillip was always a twinkle -toes on the field of play and he showed all his talent last week when he was the winner in Seán O Heslin’s Come Dancing.

Under 21 – The game with Gortletteragh/Fenagh was called off on Saturday and will be fixed for a later day. St Manchan’s will play St Brigids on Sunday morning in the next round. Come out and support.

Scór na nÓg

Preparations are under way for participation in this year’s Scór. Róisin Kennedy has dancers, singers, actors all practicing their acts.

Cloone GAA Club Notes 27/11/2017

COME DINE WITH ME – Plans are all in place for what promises to be a most enjoyable night on Saturday night next December 2nd when we host the eagerly awaited ‘Come Dine with Me’. This is the clubs main fundraising event and your support is much appreciated. The event will start at 8 45 pm immediately after mass. Following the meal, there will be a host of local entertainment, and we will also be joined by young dancers from the Roisin Kennedy School of Dancing from Mohill. It promises to be a huge night and one not to be missed.

INAUGURAL INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP – Leitrim’s first Intermediate Championship took place in 1971 and while it was called a championship it probably was only a tournament as only two teams took part, Cloone and Melvin Gaels with the winner decided by aggregate score over two games. On Sunday, September 19th Cloone played Melvin Gaels in Drumshanbo and the score was Melvin Gaels 1 – 9   Cloone 0 6. Cloone lined out as follows, Paddy Kelly (RIP)Gerry Moran, Sean Forde (RIP) Luke McNamee ( RIP) Kevin Lennon Peadar Moran, Pat Beirne, Jim Beirne, Jim McCabe, Gavin McAlinden Matti Joe Lennon Kieran Brennan, Seamus Shortt, Tommy Derwin (RIP) Timmy Beirne. Subs used G McGovern, J Harte. Scorers for Cloone were J McCabe 2 Pts, T Beirne 2 pts, J Harte 1pt, J Beirne 1 pt. For the record, in round two Cloone were beaten by two points and Melvin Gaels were crowned first Leitrim  Intermediate Champions.

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.

St Mary’s-Kiltoghert GAA Club Notes 22/11/2017

SCÓR NA NÓG – Scór na nÓg (Junior Scór) 2017/2018 Leitrim County finals are set for Sunday 10th of December @ 2pm, Venue TBC
Leitrim Quiz Final
Sunday 8th of January 2018
Venue TBC
If anybody is interested in representing St. Mary’s Kiltoghert at Scór or helping with a group, please contact Laura Crossan our Scór Officer at 087 9664406.
We would love to get as many interested young club members, Boys and Girls to represent the club in the Scór na nÓg this year.
Our Club can be represented in:
Rince Foirne (Figure Dance): Amhránaíocht Aonair (Solo Singing): Aithriseoireacht/Scéalaíocht (Recitation): Bailéad Ghrúpa (Ballad Group): Léiriú Stáitse (Stage Play): Ceol Uirlise (Instrumental Music):
Rince Seit (Set Dancing)
Question Time
 
LOTTO – Play our Smart Lotto online by clicking on http://bit.ly/StMarysKiltoghert Tickets cost €2 and the Jackpot currently stands at €10,000
 
ST MARY’S ONLINE SHOP – To purchase club gear for Christmas please visit O’Neill’s website-GAA-Ireland-St. Marys Kiltoghert GAA or go to the shop on our Facebook page.
 
CLUB AGM – Our Club AGM takes place on Saturday 2nd December in the clubhouse at 8pm. Please keep the date free in your diary. Everyone is welcome to attend.
 
SYMPATHY – The Club extends deepest sympathies to the Moran and Keogh Families on the very sad passing of Elaine, Summerhill, who was laid to rest on Monday. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

Fenagh St Caillin’s GAA CAA Club Notes 22/11/2017

U21 Championship – Fenagh/Gortletteragh play St Manchans on Sunday next at 12pm in Gortletteragh.

National Club Draw 2018 – Members of the Fenagh St Caillins Club will be calling to houses in the Parish with tickets for the National Club Draw over the next week or so. All the proceeds of tickets sold by the Club are retained by the Club and will help with the day to day running of all Club facilities and activities during 2018. The tickets cost €10 each and as always your continued support is very much appreciated.
Annual General Meeting – The AGM of Fenagh St Caillins GAA Club will be held on Saturday 2nd December 2017 at 6.30pm in the Fenagh Visitor Centre. All Club members are encouraged to attend. New Club members are also welcome.
Wedding Congratulations – Congratulations to Senior player Diarmuid Mc Hugh and Eimear Quinn, Aughawillan (and Fenagh G4M&O) who were married on Friday last in St Patrick’s Church, Aughawillan.
Leitrim Masters – Well done to the Leitrim/Longford Masters team who defeated Kildare in the Gaelic Masters Plate Final at the weekend. Fenagh men Bobby O’Rourke and Daragh Barden were on the team.