Leitrim team to play Roscommon

LEITRIM TEAM TO PLAY ROSCOMMON IN THE CONNACHT FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI FINAL.

This Sunday (12th June, 2011) at 2.00 pm in Páirc Seán, Carrick on Shannon.

Mickey Moran has named an unchanged side for this weekends meeting with reigning Connacht Champions Roscommon in the Connacht Football Championship semi final.

Liatroim

1 Cathal McCrann (Gortletteragh) 

2 Dermot Reynolds (Annaduff)

3 RonanÓgallagher (Mohill)

4 Paddy Maguire (Glencar Manorhamilton)

5 Barry Prior (Aughawillan)

6 Gary Reynolds (Carrigallen)

7 Wayne McKeon (Ballinamore Sean OHeslins)

8 Tomás Beirne (Eslin)

9 Daniel Lowe (St Marys) 

10 Paul Brennan (Melvin Gaels)

11 Emlyn Mulligan (Melvin Gaels)

12 Robert Lowe (St Marys)

13 Adrian Croal (Glencar Manorhamilton)

14 Conor Beirne (Eslin)

15 James Glancy Capt (Glencar Manorhamilton) 


BEST OF LUCK TO THE TEAM AND MAnÓgEMENT.

 

 

 

 

08-Jun-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

Leitrim team to play Roscommon

The Leitrim team to play Roscommon in the Connacht Football Championship Semi Final will be released on this website tomorrow morning (Wednesday 8th).

 

Connacht Senior Football Championship Semi Final

Leitrim v Roscommon

Sunday 12th June 2011 at 2pm in Páirc Seán.

 

 

07-Jun-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

Ticketing Information Leitrim v Roscommon

Connacht GAA Football Championship:

Sunday 12th June 2011
Venue: Pairc Sean MacDiarmuida, Carrick on Shannon.
Senior: Leitrim vs. Roscommon 2pm
Development Squads: Leitrim vs. Roscommon at 12noon

Ticket Prices:
Seating- €30
Sideline seating- €25 
Terrace €20
Children €5 (Under 16)
Group passes available from Connacht GAA office
Students can get refund of €10 on Sideline Seating or Terrace Tickets with valid ID at Ticket kiosk at the venue
OAPs can get refund of €10 on Stand, Sideline seating or Terrace Tickets with valid ID at Ticket kiosk at the venue.

Tickets can be sourced from;

  • Connacht GAA Office

Address: Clare Street, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo
Ph: (094) 9630335
Email: reception.connacht@gaa.ie

  • Leitrim County Board,

address: Pairc Sean MacDiarmada, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim.
email: secretary.leitrim@gaa.ie
phone: (071) 9620441

  • Roscommon County Board

address: 5-6 Castle View, Roscommon 
email: administrator.roscommon GAA.ie
phone: (090) 6627176
www.gaaroscommon.ie

  • Tickets also available from clubs in the competing counties.

  • Tickets can also be sourced from www.tickets.ie

  • Supervalu Ticket Outlets

Thursday 9th June- Roscommon
Duffy, Supervalu, Ballaghadereen 4.30-7pm

Friday 10th June- Leitrim & Roscommon

  • Donohue Supervalu, Ballinamore 12-2.30pm

  • Kellys Supervalu, Boyle 12-2.30pm

  • Cahill Supervalu, Castlerea 4.30-7pm

  • Smith, Supervalu, Monksland 4.30-7pm

Saturday 11th June –

  • Fleming Supervalu- Roscommon town 11am-1pm

  • Glancy Supervalu, Carrick-on-Shannon 11am-1pm

 

For further information contact Connacht GAA Council Offices;
Phone: 094)9630335
email: reception.connacht@gaa.ie 

 

 

 

07-Jun-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

Ticketing Information Leitrim v Roscommon

Connacht Championship:

Sunday 12th June 2011

Connacht Football Championship 2011

Venue: Pairc Sean MacDiarmuida, Carrick on Shannon.

Senior: Leitrim vs. Roscommon 2pm

Development Squads: Leitrim vs. Roscommon at 12noon

Ticket Prices:

Seating- €30

Sideline seating- €25

Terrace €20

Children €5 (Under 16)

Group passes available from Connacht GAA office

Students can get refund of €10 on Sideline Seating or Terrace Tickets with valid ID at Ticket kiosk at the venue

OAPs can get refund of €10 on Stand, Sideline seating or Terrace Tickets with valid ID at Ticket kiosk at the venue.

Tickets can be sourced from;      

Connacht GAA Office

Address: Clare Street, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo

Ph: (094) 9630335

Email: reception.connacht@gaa.ie

Leitrim County Board,
address: Pairc Sean MacDiarmada, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim.
email: secretary.leitrim@gaa.ie

phone: (071) 9620441

Roscommon County Board
address: 5-6 Castle View, Roscommon
email: administrator.roscommon GAA.ie

phone: (090) 6627176

www.gaaroscommon.ie

Tickets also available from clubs in the competing counties.

Tickets can also be sourced from www.tickets.ie

Tickets will also be on sale at selected Supervalu outlets in the competing counties, see www.connachtgaa.ie for details.

Supervalu Ticket Outlets- Connacht Championship 2011

Sunday 12th June 2011

Pairc Sean MacDiarmuida, Carrick-on-Shannon

Senior: Leitrim vs. Roscommon at 2pm

Dev: Leitrim vs. Roscommon at 12noon 

Thursday 9th June– Roscommon

Duffy, Supervalu, Ballaghadereen 4.30-7pm

Friday 10th June– Leitrim & Roscommon

Donohue Supervalu, Ballinamore 12-2.30pm

Kellys Supervalu, Boyle 12-2.30pm

Cahill Supervalu, Castlerea 4.30-7pm 

Smith, Supervalu, Monksland 4.30-7pm

Saturday 11th June –

Fleming Supervalu- Roscommon town 11am-1pm

Glancy Supervalu, Carrick-on-Shannon 11am-1pm

For further information contact Connacht GAA Council Offices;

Phone: 094)9630335

email: reception.connacht@gaa.ie

 

 

 

01-Jun-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

Club Stewards for Connacht Football Semi Final

Coiste Chontae Liatroma are honoured to host the Connacht Football Championship semi final between Leitrim and Roscommon on Sunday the 12 June. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase our facilities at Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada and within Arás Mhic Samhrain. 

Accordingly, clubs are asked to kindly furnish names of two members of their club who are willing to officiate as stewards within the grounds on Sunday 12th June. Club stewards will be required to attend for briefing at 10.30am on Sunday the 12th and will have completed their duties by 3.45pm. Note: stewards may not wear County colours.  Please contact your club officers if you are willing to officiate.

This game is scheduled for 2pm.

 

 

27-May-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

Barry Prior – Self Belief was the Key

Leitrim defender Barry Prior has stated that self belief was the key to Leitrims shock win over Sligo at Markievicz Park on Sunday. 

Mickey Morans men stunned last years Connacht SFC finalists with a 1-10 to 0-10 victory to book their place in the last four of province and Prior said afterwards that the players never had any doubt in themselves of causing an upset.

"It was a great day for us. I suppose not too many gave us a chance coming down here, but we knew within ourselves that we were capable if we put in the performance," said Prior. 

The Aughawillan man agreed that Conor Beirnes superb second-half goal was the turning point for the Ridge County, who he believes will hold no fears when defending champions Roscommon travel to Carrick-on-Shannon next month.

"I thought he (Beirne) took his goal very well and it was perfect timing," said Prior. "Leitrim will be in bonus territory in the semi-final, but they can no longer be written off as also-rans in Connacht.

He added: "Any team that has come to Páirc Seán over the last while weve given them a good game," said Prior.

"Hopefully well be able to match Roscommon. They are Connacht champions so theres something to play for."


 

 

26-May-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

Connacht Football Championship Semi Final

Semi-Final

Sunday 12th June 2011

Leitrim vs. Roscommon

Pairc Sean, Carrick on Shannon.

Throw in: 2pm

Referee: tbc

 

 

 

25-May-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

Moran delighted for his troops

Mickey Moran said that his Leitrim side proved the pundits wrong by coming through their Connacht SFC semi-final against Sligo with a shock victory.

Morans men were 5-1 outsiders heading into the provincial quarter-final date with their neighbours, but by the time the full-time whistle sounded at Markievicz Park it was 17-year-old Conor Beirnes goal that had separated the sides, handing the visitors an unexpected 1-10 to 0-10 victory.

In his post-match interview, Moran lashed out at RTÉ over predictions of a Sligo-Roscommon semi-final and lauded his players attitude and spirit which helped earn the victory.

"There were battles won across the field," the Derry man declared.

"Roscommon are one of the best teams in Connacht. We have met this last couple of years and they have beaten us. It will be a tough one. But let Leitrim players and people enjoy this because RTÉ had scheduled Roscommon and Sligo for three weeks time."

He added: "It is nice to see the sun shine on Leitrim people after a match. We worked hard and they bought into training. It did help because they had an open mind to training."

Corner-forward James Glancy dedicated the win to his late father, Michael, former team-mate Philly McGuinness, along with Moran, who he praised for his commitment to the team.

"I dont know what to say. There are so many emotions going through my mind but to put it coldly it is six years to the day since we beat a Connacht team," said Glancy.

"Mickey Moran has always put faith in us. We stood up for Mickey today. This win was for a lot of people: It was for Philly (McGuinness), it was for my father but it was ultimately for Mickey. He is the one who travels 300 or 400 miles to train us."

 

 

25-May-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

Shoulder to Shoulder

Shoulder to Shoulder

As the Leitrim players and team management stood shoulder to shoulder with team captain James Glancy during the minutes silence in memory of his father Michael, who died recently, one could sense their sense of purpose at Markievicz Park.
This Leitrim side had come here to win, having had more than their fill of close calls and hard luck stories.

A glance at the match programme would have given them an added incentive, because the six top Irish GAA journalists contacted for a prediction had all forecast a Sligo victory — Sligo ought to overcome a Leitrim team struggling badly to put scores on the board – – Sligo have the strength and experience to cope – Leitrim are unlikely to get anything from Markievicz Park – – Sligo are strong favourites – – Leitrim being forced to send out seven debutants points to a Sligo win – -.

Mickey Moran Scórcely needed to give a pep talk after all that.

The bookies had got it wrong too and this week they are paying out on their 5 to 1 odds for a Leitrim win.

Of course, outside of Leitrim very few would have anticipated a Leitrim-Roscommon Connacht Semi-final. But inside it was different, there was an expectation that the team was coming into form and the final Allianz National League games against Longford and Roscommon had given supporters cause for hope and had cemented the determination and self-confidence of the players and of Mickey Moran, Brian Breen and Martin McGowan.

Make no mistake about it, this game was won by Leitrim long before Junior McGowans coach had brought the team towards the dressing room — Leitrim had come to win, no ifs or buts or maybes. Sligo might be roaring favourites, but its what happens on the field that counts.
There were seven debutants surely, but they all played like seasoned campaigners, shoulder to shoulder with their more experienced team mates in a great team effort. The defence stood rock solid, midfield was mopped up by Leitrim and our forwards at last seemed to have found their shooting boots. Ahead at half time, but the expectation was that Sligo would come out with all guns blazing.

This they did and eventually drew level. Now would come the acid test of the psyche of the Leitrim players, now would come the time in the game that all the hard winter slogging had prepared for. Would Leitrim fold under the pressure, or would they walk the walk?
In a last blistering fifteen minutes we had all our questions answered. When Conor Beirne rattled the Sligo net it was the signal for a real power play, there was no collapse, the lads in the green and gold stood firm. This was going to be Leitrims day.

Wayne McKeon was selected the Galway Irish Crystal Man of the Match, but to Wayne and all the players – the fifteen who lined out, the two subs called into action, the other panel members champing at the bit on the sideline to answer the call if needed – what really mattered was that it was a team victory.

It was an emotional James Glancy who savoured the victory, looking to the heavens in tribute to his dad, with all of his friends and comrades shoulder to shoulder with him once more.

 

 

23-May-11 by Tommy Moran – Connacht PRO

Leitrim reach Connacht Football Semi Final

A second-half Conor Beirne goal gave Leitrim their first Connacht Championship win since 2008 after a fiery affair that saw three men sent-off in Markievicz Park.

Leitrim led 0-8 to 0-5 at the break and while substitute Mark Breheny triggered a short-lived Sligo comeback, 1-01 from Beirne in two minutes sealed the win for Leitrim as Brian Curran, Eamonn OHara and Emlyn Mulligan were all sent-off.

With seven debutants taking to the field for Leitrim a good start was imperative. And they got it when Paul Brennan pointed after less than a minute to give Mickey Morans side the lead.

Emlyn Mulligan doubled their lead two minutes later with a free from the left after James Glancy was fouled by Neil Ewing.

But Leitrim, who were playing into the teeth of a strong wind,
continued to dominate and they soon stretched their lead.

Wing-back Wayne McKeon drilled over a terrific score from the left wing after 11 minutes, which was quickly followed by en even better one from Tomas Beirne.

Adrian Marren, the most impressive forward for Sligo, stopped the rot with a great score from the right wing, but further points from Glancy and Conor Beirne gave them a four-point advantage after 23 minutes.

Marren hit back for Sligo before he was presented with a great goal chance on the half-hour mark. However, after collecting a break down from OHara he contrived to drill the ball over the bar to make it 0-6 to 0-4.

But an injury-time point from Tony Taylor brought Sligo back to an
undeserved 0-8 to 0-5 deficit at the break.

Leitrims dominance in the first half saw Walsh introduce both Sean Davey and Mark Breheny before the break and both men made a huge impact after their introduction.

And it was Breheny, who has been suffering with a hamstring injury, who kick-started the Sligo comeback with two quick points.

Marren pointed a free to draw Sligo level in the 16th minute, but
Conor Beirne hit back with a driving point from distance.

And just over a minute later he struck the decisive blow when he
claimed James Glancys arrowed pass and fired past Philip Greene to make it 1-9 to 0-8.

Stephen Coen immediately replied for Sligo to leave the deficit at
just a goal, but Leitrim held on for a memorable win.

scorers:
Leitrim: C Beirne (1-3, 1f); E Mulligan (0-2fs); W McKeon (0-1); T Beirne (0-1); P Brennan (0-1); A Croal (0-1); J Glancy (0-1).

Sligo: A Marren (0-4, 2fs); M Breheny (0-2, 1f); T Taylor (0-1); F
Quinn (0-1); S Coen (0-1); D Maye (0-1)

Sligo: P Greene; C Harrison, R Donovan, N Ewing; P McGovern, B Curran, D Rooney; S Gilmartin, T Taylor; A Costello, E OHara, F Quinn; S Coen, K Sweeney, A Marren.

Subs: S Davey for Gilmartin, 28; M Breheny for Sweeney, 35; D Maye for Quinn, 62; B Egan for ~Costello, 66; K Cawley for Breheny, 70.

Leitrim: C McCrann; D Reynolds, R Gallagher, P Maguire; B Prior, G
Reynolds, W McKeon; T Beirne, D Lowe; P Brennan, E Mulligan, R Lowe; A Croal, C Beirne, J Glancy.

Subs: B McDonald for Brennan, 55; D Sweeney for Lowe, 56.

 

 

23-May-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

Sligo team to play Leitrim

Sligo Team v Leitrim

Connacht Senior Football Championship

Sunday 22nd May 2011

 1 Philip Greene Naomh Eoin

 2 Charles  Harrison Naomh Eoin 

 3 Ross  Donovan Cláirsigh an Oirthear  

 4 Neil Ewing Droim Cliabh/Ros Ceite 

 5 Paul  McGovern Cláirsigh an Oirthear 

 6 Brian  Curran Tobar an Choir 

 7 David  Rooney Naomh Eoin 

 8 StephenÓgilmartin Tobar an Choire 

 9 Tony  Taylor Cláirsigh an Oirthear 

 10 Alan  Costello Cuil Irra/Leathros 

 11 Eamonn  O’Hara Tuairloistreain 

 12 Francis Quinn  

 13 Stephen Coen Naomh Mhuire 

 14 Kenneth Sweeney  

 15 Adrian Marren Curraigh 

 

 16 Jason Farrell  

 17 Brian Kennedy Tuairloistreain 

 18 Keelan  Cawley Cuil Irra/Leathros 

 19 Mark Quinn  

 20 Noel McGuire Iascaigh 

 21 Eugene  Mullen Iascaigh 

 22 Sean Davey Curraigh 

 23 Brendan Egan Tuairloistreain 

 24 David Maye Curraigh 

 25 Mark Breheny Naomh Mhuire 

 26 Alan Taaffe Naomh Miceal


 

 

19-May-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

News from the Sligo camp

Sligo team named for Connacht opener

There are two debutantes on the Sligo team to face Leitrim in the Connacht Football Championship at Markeivicz Park on Sunday.

David Rooney from the St Johns Club comes in at left-half-back, while Francis Quinn of Shamrock Gaels will line out at left-half- forward

Ace attacker Mark Breheny is named on the bench.

Sligo team v Leitrim in Connacht Senior Football Championship at Markievicz Park on Sunday, 22 May at 3.30pm:

1 P Greene, 2 Charlie Harrison, 3 Ross Donovan, 4 Neil Ewing, 5 Paul McGovern, 6 Brian Curran, 7 David Rooney, 8 StephenÓgilmartin, 9 Tony Taylor, 10 Alan Costello, 11 Eamonn OHara, 12 Francis Quinn, 13 Stephen Coen, 14 Kenneth Sweeney, 15 Adrian Marren 

 

 

19-May-11 by Colette Fox – PRO