50th Celebration – On the August Bank Holiday weekend in 2019 we will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of our great club. Events will be run throughout the weekend so do be sure to keep it free in your diaries. We hope it will be a gathering of the many people at home and abroad who down through the years represented, officiated, sponsored and supported Glencar Manor. This is an open invitation to everyone who has or had an association with us from 1969 to the present day. More details to follow.
Senior Ladies – Our Senior Ladies team take on neighbours Dromahair in the Division 1 League Final this Sunday in Allen Gaels, Drumshanbo at 1.30pm. Best of luck to Shane, James, Eamon, Dessie and the girls as they contest the Senior League Final for the first time in the club’s history. All support greatly appreciated.
Dunnes Bar All County Leagues – Well done to our Divison 2 team who had a comprehensive home win over Ballinamore SOH last Sunday morning in Boggaun. A busy schedule of football is in store for our adult teams with all three of our teams taking to the field over the next week. This evening (Wednesday 4th July) we host Glenfarne Kiltyclogher in Division 3 at 8pm. On Saturday our Seniors welcome Ballinaglera to Boggaun at 7pm for Round 9 of the Dunnes Bar All County League while on Sunday our Division 2 side take on Allen Gaels in Drumshanbo at 11.30am. Next Wednesday 11th July our Seniors travel to Mohill to take on the County Champions at 8pm. Please continue your support to our teams. Good luck to all involved.
U14 Feile Boys – Our Feile boys team did us all proud this past weekend. They suffered a heart-breaking defeat, literally with the last kick of the game in the All Ireland Cup Final against a fine team from Ballinderry. Their maturity, commitment, skill, desire and never give up attitude was a pleasure to observe. Whilst the result did not go our way, the final was a showcase of what is great about this team, as they absolutely gave it everything. No one could ask for more. They are fine ambassadors for our Club and wider community. Special thanks must go to a first class management team, consisting of Dominic Kelly, Kevin McManus, Stuart Gilbride and James Glancy. The preparation involved was enormous and a massive undertaking where everything was planned with military type precision. The soaring temperatures and sunny conditions created a bigger than normal workload. The logistics alone in ensuring the team were adequately hydrated and providing optimum facilities for rest and recover between games should not be underestimated. Thank you lads for giving our boys the opportunity to be the best they could be. You are true role models. Liatroim Fontenoy were our host club. People can go through life and meet special people and be positively influenced by them. Us as a Club have had the absolute honour of meeting a club of the stature of Liatroim Fontenoy over this past weekend. Their hospitality showed no boundaries, from the first moment our team arrived to their departure for home on Sunday evening. They are the oldest in Co. Down and are in existence since 1888. They are the very centre of their community where young and old are active in all facets of club life. Friendships were made and good memories created. Rumour even has it some of our younger lady supporters have lots of new Snapchat friends! Liatroim Fontenoy can be nothing but a positive influence on us all as individuals and collectively as Glencar Manorhamilton GAA. Credit has to go to all the parents who made this weekend possible. It was their efforts at our “ball run” fundraiser which made it possible. It is the parents who bring the lads to training week in week out and this is not easy as it involves sacrifice in an ever busy life. Parents, you are raising fine young men, you should be very proud. Sincere thanks to all the supporters who made the journey to Co. Down.
U14 Feile Girls – Well done to our U14 Girls Feile Team who reached the All Ireland Division 3 Quarter Finals only to lose out to a strong Offaly side, Naomh Ciaran. The girls won 2 of their 3 group games to qualify for the Quarter Finals on Saturday afternoon, defeating St John Bosco and Rostrevor. They were hosted by St John Bosco, Louth for the weekend and enjoyed glorious weather conditions throughout the competition, which made playing all the more difficult for all sides. A great bunch of supporters travelled to cheer on the girls who made good friends with their host club thanks to the warm hospitality shown – the team and mentors would like to thank their host club and also their sponsors Killasnett Co-Op, Manorhamilton Credit Union, Cormac O’Mahony – O’Mahony’s Bar, Mullins Manorhamilton, the Bee Park Community Centre (for use of canopy’s) and Gareth Foley in Breffin Travel. The girls were expertly coached throughout the Feile campaign and special thanks is due to Dermot McMorrow, Martina Brady, Maeve Conlon and Berni McMorrow for leaving no stone unturned in the preparations for this prestigious tournament. The coaches have also made it known that they were privileged to work with a terrific bunch of girls. Well done to all.
New Arrival – We extend hearty congratulations to Shane Kerrigan and Victoria Golden on the safe arrival of their baby boy recently.
Club Lotto – Our last Lotto took place on 25/6/18. The Jackpot was €3,775 and there was no winner with numbers 15, 18, 19 and 23 drawn. Consolation prizes went to Sean and Margaret Sweeney, Manorhamilton (yearly ticket), Mairead Sheridan, Killargue (yearly ticket), Eoghan Rooney, Creamery Road, Diarmuid Keaney, The Creamery (yearly ticket) and C Kelly, Glencar. Our Jackpot now stands at €3,850. Many thanks for your continued support.
Academy – Our Club Football Academy for U7s and U9s takes place every Friday evening from 6.30 – 7.30 pm in the Bee Park. New players joining every week so do be sure to come along and enjoy the fun and games.
U11 Boys – Our U11’s are currently participating in the go-games blitzes. Their next fixture will be notified to parents once confirmed.
U13 Boys Training – Training for this group of players takes place every Wednesday evening at 7pm in the Bee Park.
U17 Boys – The U17 boys commence championship action next Monday evening at 7pm away to Mohill. We wish the lads and their management team the very best of luck.
Community Games – Congrats to the Manorhamilton Area Community Games Girls U14 Gaelic Football team who recently won the County title against Carrick Area. They now represent Leitrim in the Connacht finals due to be played in Carrick on Shannon in July. Hard luck to the U12 team who lost their County Final away to Ballinamore Area last Thursday evening in what was a terrific game of football played by two talented sides in glorious weather conditions. We wish the Ballinamore Area the very best of luck in the Connacht Finals.
U10 Girls – Our U10 girls recently took part in their first blitz in St Josephs, Carrigallen. A feast of football was provided throughout the day to keep the girls on their toes. They thoroughly enjoyed the games and thanks to St Joseph’s for the refreshments provided.
Training continues for the U10 girls on Wednesday evenings 6-7pm. New members welcome.
U12 Girls – Our u12 Girls have kicked off their 2018 league campaign in style recording 3 wins out of 3. Congrats to Brendan, Vinnie, Grainne and the girls. Next up is a home game on Tuesday 3rd July at 7pm in Boggaun versus Melvin Gaels. Best of luck to the girls.
Guess The Score – The U14 Manorhamilton Area Community Games girls team are running a Guess the Score competition for the Senior Ladies League Final with funds being used to support the team in their Community Games participation.
U16/Minor Girls Training – This group of players train every Saturday morning from 9-10am in the Bee Park. Contact either Martin Johnston or Tommy Gallagher for further information.
Sympathy – We were saddened to hear of the passing of Brigid Anne McGloin Maughamore, Glenade. We express our heartfelt sympathy to her beloved family. May She Rest In Peace.
Annual Club Camp – We are delighted to confirm that the Annual Glencar Manorhamilton 3 day Football Camp for boys and girls is back by popular demand this year. It will take place from Monday 13th – Wednesday 15th August from 10am to 2pm daily. €20 per child which includes a gift. Registration forms can be returned at the weekly Football Academy every Friday evening in the Bee Park. For further details contact Dominic Kelly 086 8511410 or Sheila McMorrow 086 3531705.
Leitrim Seniors – Hard luck to the Leitrim senior football team and management who were defeated by Division 1 side Monaghan last Saturday in the Qualifiers in Páirc Seán. It has been a memorable championship campaign this year and we salute the team, our player representatives James Rooney and Gary Hickey and the management team.
Pitch Bookings – All pitch bookings for the Bee Park and Boggaun are to be made through Patrick McMorrow. Patrick can be contacted on 0868973339.
