Melvin Gaels GAA Club Notes 07/11/2017

Healthy Clubs Special Recognition – The Club received special recognition at a ceremony with governmental representation in Croke Park at the weekend for being one of the first Clubs to take part in the “Healthy Clubs Initiative”. The Club will fly the ‘Healthy Club’ Flag at the club grounds as a result of their participation in this very worthwhile initiative

Well done to our Healthy club committee of Mary McSharry, Katherine Williams and Ciara Barrett. Congratulations also to Mary Rooney & Gareth Foley who initiated this project last year for Melvin Gaels. A word of thanks to all who helped or took part in any way in the project

Under 21 v Sean O Heslin’s – The Under 21s were beaten by the home side in Ballinamore in the first game of the Under 21(15a side ) Championship.

On Sunday next, they take on St Manachan’s in Melvin Park at 12noon. Good luck to all the players and mentors. Come out and support the young lads.

50/50 Draw – Congratulations to Kevin Mc Cann, Gubnageer, Rossinver who won €284 in last week’s 50/50   Draw. Get your ticket now for this week’s draw.

More people are needed to help with the Draw. The proceeds from the draw are for Bord na Nóg and the Senior Board. If anyone would like to help out just contact any of the Club committee. Anyone who wishes to join in the selling of tickets would only be needed once every six weeks.

Gaeltacht Scholarships – Leitrim Co Board GAA is offering grants for attendance at Gaeltacht courses to Leitrim boys and girls as part of their promotion of an Ghaeilge. These grants are open to registered members of Leitrim GAA clubs, boys or girls.

Some of the grants are part-sponsored by Gaeltacht colleges. In the case of cash grants, when students return they can claim their grant money on production of evidence of having successfully completed the course.

Application forms can be printed from the Leitrim GAA website www.leitrimgaa.ie by searching Gaeltacht Scholarships 2018 or can be had had from the Secretary of any GAA club. Beidh na hiarratais le fáil i ngach meanscoil sa Chontae freisin The closing date for applications is Friday 10 November 2017.

Allen Gaels GAA Club Notes 07/11/2017

U-21 Championship: St. Francis had a good win over Kiltubrid in the 13 aside championship on Sunday morning on a scoreline of 4-13 to 2-12. We led 3-09 to 1-05 at the break and although Kiltubrid put in a strong second-half performance we tagged on enough scores to take the points. Scorers were: Wayne Reynolds 0-09; Gareth Higgins 2-00; Cian Beirne 1-00; Niall McGourty 1-00; Ciaran Walsh 0-02; Kyle Flynn 0-01; Caleb Duffy 0-01. We have a bye this weekend and are now sure to finish top of the group. Best of luck to the team & management in the rest of the competition.

U-16 Girls: The girls had a great win over Glencar Manorhamilton last Thursday coming out the right side of a tight game with 2 points to spare. Best of luck to them in their remaining fixtures.

AGM: Please take note that the Club AGM takes place on November 26th at 5pm in the clubhouse. More details in coming weeks.

Leitrim U-16’s: Hard luck to the U-16’s who lost out to Meath in the Fr. Manning Cup on Saturday in a high scoring encounter. Best of luck to Colin Moran & the team when they travel to Longford to play the home side in the Plate Final next Saturday.

Connacht Club Championship:  Commiserations to Mohill who lost to Castlebar Mitchells on Saturday 0-16 to 0-11 after a fine performance.

Congratulations: Well done to Niall Morahan who was named Sligo Rovers U-17 Player of the Year last week.

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

Lotto: There was no winner of the lotto jackpot & the numbers drawn were 04-15-22-28. The 5 prize winners of €20 each were: Irene Duignan, Drumcong; Meryl, Noah, Saida, Aran, Drumshanbo; Adrian Smith, Drumkeerin; Eamonn McGowan, Drumshanbo and Debra Keaney, Aughacashel. The jackpot now stands at €1,800. Also a reminder that annual lotto tickets are available from any club officers for €85 for the year.

Ballinamore Sean O Heslin’s GAA Club Notes 07/11/2017

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

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

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

Aughawillan GAA Club Notes 06/11/2017

U21 Championship – Hard luck to our U21 team who were defeated by Fenagh-Gorletteragh in the first round of the U21 championship last Sunday.  Final Score 4-18 to 3-08.  They now take on Ballinamore at home this Sunday at 12 noon. Venue to be confirmed.
Club Lotto – Results of club lotto held in The Ballymac Inn on Wednesday 1st November.  No Jackpot winner.  Numbers Drawn – 3, 8, 10 & 12.  €20 winners – Mairead O’Flaherty, Aughawillan, Noel McGirl, Drumreilly, Erin & David Keegan, Ballinamore, Colette Flanagan, Aughawillan, Mattie Fee, Mullaghboy, Declan McGirl, Drumdiffer and Daniel Prior.  Next draw will be held in Reynolds Bar, Ballinamore on Wednesday 15th November.  New Jackpot €1,200.
Aughawillan GAA Clothes Collection – Aughawillan GAA are looking for your old unwanted clothes, boots or shoes for their clothes collection on Friday 24th and Saturday 25th November. We would be grateful for any items you can donate and if you could drop them up to the clubrooms all day Friday 25th or Saturday 26th.
 
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.
Shop Local, Support Local – Michael MC Govern & Tracy MC Tague, are doing Strictly Come Dancing for Sean OHeslins on the 18th November in the Slieve Russell Hotel. They would greatly appreciate if you could buy tickets for the event directly from them as they are required to sell an allotted number of tickets rather then fundraising.  Tickets cost €20 for what promises to be an entertaining night and include entry in to draw on the night for €3000. Call Tracy on 087 2842718 and Michael on 0879186200

Bornacoola GAA Club Notes 06/11/2017

Club Draw – Our thanks to all who supported the recent Club Draw in the Copper Still on Saturday night last and to  Derek for the hospitality. Winners were as follows; €100Richie & Phyllis Donnelly, €20 each to Leonie Duffy McEnroe, Padraig Jones, Margaret Reynolds, Anthony Mulligan, Pauric Reilly and bottles of wine sponsored by the Copper Still won by Seamus Gannon and Brian Griffin.

U21 Championship – Bornacoola /St Marys are fixed to play Kiltubrid on Sunday morning at 12 noon with the venue to be confirmed.  
 
Scór na nOg – The Leitrim County final is fixed for Sunday 10th December at  2pm.
 
Club Executive – A club executive and pre AGM meeting will take place on Saturday at 7.45pm in the Clubhouse.
 
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.
 
Coach Volunteers – The club plans 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.
 
Feargal in Oz – We all wish the very best to our PRO Fergal McGill who is currently in Australia in the role of Tour Manager of the International Rules where the Ireland team defend the Cormac McAnallen trophy in Adelaide and Perth. They last won in Croke Park in 2015. No doubt Feargal will lead the Tour by example and will don the Jersey if his country needs him between the posts !!

Glencar/Manorhamilton GAA Club Notes 06/11/2017

U21 Championship –  Our U21s play St Joseph’s away this Sunday at 12noon in Round 2 of the U21 Championship with venue TBC.  Please support.

 Lotto – Our fortnightly lotto draw took place in Killasnett Co-Op on 1/11/17.  Numbers drawn were 9, 16, 19, 32.  There was no winner of the Jackpot of Euro 2,575.  Consolation prizes went to Jennifer Montgomery (Yearly Ticket), Siobhan O’Hara, Aidan Heron (Yearly Ticket), Frank Davit and Sean and Kathleen Ferguson (Yearly Ticket).  The jackpot now stands at Euro 2,650.  Thank you for your continued support.

Sympathy – We offer heartfelt sympathy to Martin McDermott, Clooneen Park and James and Mickey McDermott, Strawbrick following the death of their sister Anne Walsh, Rosscahill, Galway.  May She Rest in Peace.

AGMs – Many thanks to all who attended the Ladies and Coiste na nÓg AGMs recently.  It is great to see so many people interested in our club affairs at all levels.

Club AGM – Our Club AGM takes place on Saturday 25th November at 8pm sharp in the Bee Park Community Centre – please keep the date free in your diary.

Longford/Leitrim Hurling League Champions – A fantastic performance by our senior hurlers saw them crowned the Leitrim/Longford League winners on Saturday in Pairc Sean.  They defeated Longford Slashers in the Final on a scoreline of 1-15 to 3-6.  Well done to Terry and all the lads.

Wedding Bells – Congrats to former club player James Kerrigan of Kerrigan Quarries and Julianne Prieto who were married at the weekend in America.  We wish the happy couple many years of health and happiness.

Gaeltacht Scholarships – Leitrim GAA is offering grants for attendance at Gaeltacht courses to Leitrim boys and girls as part of their promotion of an Ghaeilge.  These grants are open to registered members of Leitrim GAA clubs, boys or girls.  Application forms can be accessed on the Leitrim GAA website.

U16 Ladies – The girls had a busy schedule of football last week with no less than 3 games in 4 days.  They were defeated by St Francis away and recorded a home win over Mohill and an away win over St Brigid’s.  They will contest the 15 aside Championship Final this weekend against St Francis.  Check our Facebook Page for confirmation of the fixture and please support the girls in their quest to bring silverware back to the club.

Minor Ladies – The Minor girls will play the Roscommon champions, Clann na nGael in the Connacht Minor Championship semi-final on Sunday 26th November with venue TBC.  Please keep the date free.  We wish them well in their preparations.

Club Academy – This Friday night our Club Academy continues in the Gym at St Clare’s Comprehensive School with U7’s from 6.30 – 7.30 pm and U9’s from 7.30 – 8.30pm.

Carrigallen GAA Club Notes 06/11/2017

Sympathy – It is with great sadness that we note the passing of John Joe Dolan, Church Street. A member of the famous Tully team of the 40’s, John Joe is surely Carrigallen’s most decorated footballer, holding a McRory cup medal with St. Pats; a Leitrim senior championship with Tully; as well as Connaught Minor and Junior championships with Leitrim. He also represented Ulster in the colleges’ interprovincial team. The Dolan family have had an unbroken association with the club throughout the years with John Joe’s grandchildren, Barry and Marc current players on our senior team. We extend our sympathies to Con, Michael, Marie, Geraldine and Colette, daughter-in-law, Bernie, grandchildren and extended family members. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé.

Lotto – No winner. Numbers drawn were: 11, 26, 29, 31. 4×50 winners: Colin McGovern, Paddy Coyle, John Elliott, Frances Donaghy. Next weeks draw in Eugene Reillys jackpot €6,700. Team on duty: Declan Donohoe, Paddy O’Rourke & Brian Murray

AGM – Our AGM will take place on Friday 24th November at 9pm in the club rooms. 

Volunteers night – Our annual volunteers night will take place in Mitchell’s on Saturday 25th November.

Mohill GAA Club Notes 06/11/2017

Connacht Club – Mohill played one of their best performances of the year on Saturday last when they came up against a strong Castlebar team in McHale Park. Unfortunately, Castlebar were the winners on the day but Mohill put up a great show and the sides were level going into the last quarter. It was a great experience for our boys and they can build on it in the years to come.

Into the West – We were treated like royalty by the officials in Castlebar on Saturday. There are no VIPs in that Club, Martin Carney was selling coffee and Willie Joe Padden- the Maradona of Gaelic football in the 80s – his wife was dishing out the grub. John Maughan was also there sending best wishes to Gerry Flanagan.

Acts of kindness – We thank our main sponsors Lough Rynn Castle for once again treating the Management, Panel and Officers to a substantial breakfast on Saturday morning before the game. Martin Moran then sponsored the meal for all in Castlebar. And on the way back we were invited to the Landmark Hotel where Ciaran and John Kelly had finger food and a drink for everyone in the audience.

The players – This bunch of players has given so much happiness to the town over the past three years. They have been a great example to all the young underage players and in all the celebrations following their victories, their conduct has been exemplary.

Padraic Davis – Alas this was Manager Padraic Davis’s last game in charge of Mohill Seniors. Padraic and his team of Pete, James, Ian and Gavin will be hard replaced. For three years he nurtured many good qualities in his willing men and boys and has left the club and players a lasting legacy. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you Padraic and wish you success wherever you choose to go.

Under 21 – Padraic Davis will continue with his young charges on Sunday morning next in Kinlough as St Manchan’s play Melvin Gaels in the first round of the Under 21 Championship. The game is at 12 pm.

Scór – Scór na nÓg will take place on Dec 10 and anyone interested in singing, dancing, music, recitation or novelty are asked to attend a meeting tonight Wednesday at 8pm in Fitzpatricks. Contact Róisín at 0872147350 if you can’t attend the meeting.

Irelands Fittest Family – Congratulations to Keith, Jonathan and Dearbhaile Beirne all Mohill players and their father Michael on winning the first heat in the RTE programme that goes out every Sunday at 6.30

Under 8s – Majella Higgins and Kevin Curran brought their Under 8s to The Den Club in Cavan where the boys and girls had a wonderful day. We thank Liam Higgins for sponsoring food for the youngsters

Cloone GAA Club Notes 06/11/2017

HISTORY CORNER – The answers to last week’s quiz were, the game was against Glencar Manor, played in Bee Park and the referee was the late J.P.Newton (R.I.P.). Better not mention who the umpire was. Now the history corner turns to the underage section of the club. On 27 of April 1971, the following group of young men donned the blue and gold to represent their parish and their club in the first round of that year’s competition. The team lined out as follows, John Dillon, Brian Mulvey, John Gormley, Shane Creegan, Martin Mulvey, Sean McGovern, Hughie McGovern, Gerry Mulvey, Colm Moran, Paudge McCrann, Tadgh McHugh, Sean Doherty, Mick Harte, Padraigh Conway, Peter o Donnell. The team was defeated on a scoreline of 3 12 to 1 03. What was the competition and who were the high profile opposition?

CONNACHT CHAMPIONSHIP – We would like to extend our compliments to Leitrim County Senior Champions Mohill GAA Senior football team on their excellent performance in the Connacht Championship against Castlebar Mitchells in Castlebar on Saturday last. With the odds stacked against them, the team performed very well and were worthy County representatives.

COME DINE WITH ME – Our Annual fundraiser ‘Come Dine With Me’ takes place on Saturday night December 2nd. There are still vacancies for hosts, and if anyone would like to act as a host please give your name to club Secretary Martin McCaffrey as soon as possible.

COUNTY PANEL – Our prolific goal scorer Darren Carberry has been called into the County panel by County team manager Brendan Guckian. We wish Darren the best of luck and we look forward to him donning the green and gold in the season ahead.

St Mary’s-Kiltoghert GAA Club Notes 01/11/2017

RESULTS – Hard luck to our U21’s who got well beaten by St. Francis on Sunday last.
 
LOTTO – Results Week Ending 21st October
There was no winner of the Lotto Jackpot. 
Numbers drawn 7, 13, 17 and 19
Names drawn: Amy Clarke, Ballyconnell, Peter Daly, Jamestown, Ciana McLoughlin, Fenagh, John Walsh, Hollymount, Seamus McTeague, Elphin.
Smart Lotto winner: Caroline McWeeney
 
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 – Our online shop is now up and running.  To purchase club gear please visit ONeills website-GAA-Ireland-St. Marys Kiltoghert GAA or go to the shop on our Facebook page.
 
GAELTACHT SCHOLARSHIPS 2018:
Leitrim County Board is offering grants for attendance at Gaeltacht courses to Leitrim boys and girls as part of their promotion of an Ghaeilge. These grants are open to registered and paid-up members of Leitrim GAA clubs, boys or girls. Some of the grants are part-sponsored by Gaeltacht colleges. In the case of cash grants, when students return they can claim their grant money on production of evidence of having successfully completed the course. Application forms can be printed from the Leitrim GAA Websitewww.leitrimgaa.ie by searching Gaeltaacht Scholarships 2018 or can be obtained from the Secretary of any GAA club. Beidh na hiarratais le fáil i ngach meanscoil sa Chontae freisin. The closing date for applications is Friday 10 November 2017.

Ballinamore Sean O Heslin’s GAA Club Notes 31/10/2017

Strictly Come Dancing: Not long to go now folks till the big night !!!!

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

With 20 couples vying to be crowned the inaugural Ballinamore Strictly Champions this promises to be a night of unrivalled entertainment and one you will not want to miss, if your still looking for your ticket please contact one of the dancers or a club member

Specials thanks to our main sponsors @Priors High Street and Gordon Hughes Estate Agents

Under 21: The lads will have their first game on Sunday the 5th against Melvin Gaels at 12:00 with the game played in Ballinamore, your support would be greatly appreciated

Minor Ladies defeated in Championship Final: Hard luck to our minor team who came up short against Glencar/Manor in the Championship final on Saturday afternoon. They performed brilliantly in the opening twenty minutes of each half but the opposition proved to be that bit too strong in the closing stages. Indeed, going into the last quarter of the game there were just five points between the sides but a few late goals put paid to any chances of a winning comeback being on the cards. The girls have had a cracking year, winning every game bar those against the weekend’s opponents, and given how young the panel is we have no doubt that they’ll be back contesting Minor glory again before too long! Good luck to Manor in the Connacht Championship.

U16 Girls Championship Final: Best of luck to all of our U16 panel who take on Dromahair in the Championship final this weekend. Day, time and venue to be confirmed on Facebook soon. Any support for their big day would be much appreciated by everyone.

Club Lotto Monday 30/10/2017

Numbers Drawn 3 0 5 2 1 6 4 7

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

Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an oíche:

House Draw Brendan Burns

Kindly sponsored Joe Murphy, Jnr.

€40 each – Andrias O Dubhthaigh, Beal an Atha Mhoir. D. Sweeney, phone no. Greg Hargaden, Fenagh. Hugh McTague, Church St

Next Weeks’ draw takes place in the on Monday night in Jackie’s the Pota Oir €2950

Carrigallen GAA Club Notes 31/10/2017

U21 Championship: St. Joseph’s opening game in the U21 championship is away to Dromahair next Sunday at 12. Please support.

Michael Kenny Memorial Tournament: We held our 3rd annual Michael Kenny tournament in the park on Bank Holiday Monday with all proceeds going to Leukemia Trust. Minor teams from Carrigallen, Aughavas, Fenagh and Rinn Gaels participated. After some keenly contested games, Carrigallen and Fenagh battled it out in the final, with the hosts scoring the winning goal in the final seconds to take the title. Fittingly, Mary Kenny presented the cup to her son, Ciaran, in his final game as a minor. Thanks to all our club members who volunteered on the day ensuring everything ran smoothly. Thanks to our sponsor Darren Reilly, Philip McIntryre for the sound, Paula Kiernan for music and especially James McCaffrey and Fintan McBrien who refereed the games. Thanks also to all the ladies who helped with the food in the club rooms.

Lotto: No winner. Numbers drawn: 4-18-21-22

€50 winners: Michael Flanagan (Garadice), Fr. Paul O’Boyle, Antoinette Greegan and Sarah Grimes