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London v Leitrim Allianz League game postponed due to unplayable pitch.

27-Feb-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

Leitrim got their Allianz Division 4 League campaign back on track last weekend when they comprehensively defeated Kilkenny in Ballyragget (3-19 to no score). As the score-line suggests Leitrim were completely dominant throughout the game. In the first half they were against a gale force wind and chalked up 1-9 and with the winds at their backs in the second half they added a further 2-10.

Emlyn Mulligan made his first start in 2011 and was impressive with 9 points (6 from placed balls). Well done to Robert Lowe (St Marys), Conor Kelly (Dromahair) and Fergal Clancy (Glenfarne/Kilty) who all made their Allianz League debuts. Also many thanks to the Leitrim supporters who made the long journey to Kilkenny to support the team.

LEITRIM
Cathal McCrann,
Gary Reynolds, RonanÓgallagher, Paddy Maguire 0-1,
Daniel Beck, Barry McWeeney, Barry Prior 1-1,
Darren Sweeney, Robert Lowe,
Emlyn Mulligan 0-9 (6 F), Wayne McKeon, Paul Brennan 0-1,
James Glancy (Glencar Manor) (Capt) 1-2, Adrian Croal, Brian McDonald.

Subs:
Colm Maguire 0-2 for Darren Sweeney (injured)
Conor Kelly 1-1 for Brian McDonald
Fergal Clancy 0-1 for Paul Brennan
Colm Clarke 0-1 for Robert Lowe
James Glancy (St Marys) for Barry Prior

23-Feb-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

LEITRIM TEAM TO PLAY KILKENNY IN THE ALLIANZ FOOTBALL LEAGUE (Round 3 – Division 4)

This Sunday (20th February, 2011) at 2.30 pm in Ballyragget

Liatroim

1 Cathal McCrannÓgortletteragh
2 Gary Reynolds Carrigallen
3 RonanÓgallagher Mohill
4 Paddy Maguire Glencar/Manorhamilton
5 Daniel Beck Mohill
6 Barry McWeeney Aughnasheelin
7 Barry Prior Aughawillan
8 Darren Sweeney Glencar/Manorhamilton
9 Daniel Lowe St Marys
10 Emlyn Mulligan Melvin Gaels
11 Wayne McKeon Ballinamore Sean OHeslins
12 Paul Brennan Melvin Gaels
13 James Glancy (Capt) Glencar/Manorhamilton
14 Adrian Croal Glencar/Manorhamilton
15 Brian McDonald Glencar/Manorhamilton

There are a number of positional switches and three changes in personnel from the team that lost to Wicklow last weekend:-

– Brian McDonald comes in for Ray Cox at corner forward
– Conor Beirne makes way for Emlyn Mulligan who makes his first start in 2011 after coming off the bench last weekend
– St Marys Daniel Lowe makes his debut in the Allianz League replacing the suspended Tomas Beirne in midfield

18-Feb-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

Leitrims bid to put back to back victories together in the Allianz League were dashed on Sunday when Wicklow left Páirc Seán with the vital two points courtesy of a five point win (1-15 to 1-10).

For the second week in a row it was "unlucky for some" in Pairc Sean with 13 man Leitrim following the trend from the previous Sunday when it was 13 man Clare.

Leitrim started this contest brightly and were first on the scoreboard with an early point from the excellent Adrian Croal. From the resultant kickout, Leitrim surged forward and were awarded a 3rd minute penalty for a foot block on Daniel Becks shot. Unfortunately Conor Beirnes effort was saved by the Wicklow keeper but there was some consolation as the subsequent 45 was well dispatched by Darren Sweeney. Adrian Croal got his second point from play in the next move of the game and this opened up a 3 point lead for the home side. Wicklow responded two minutes later with their opening score from a free and in the 7th minute the fabric of the game was to change as Leitrim were reduced to 14 men with the dismissal of midfielder Tomas Beirne on a straight red card. The signs looked ominous but being fair to them, Leitrim played some of their best football following the dismissal. Darren Sweeney restored Leitrims three point lead with a point from play following the dismissal but Wicklow quickly responded with a point from play themselves. The visitors drew level on 17 minutes and took the lead for the first time in the match five minutes later with a point from play. They extended their lead to two points quickly after before Leitrims Conor Beirne (free) and Adrian Croal (play) drew level in a two minute spell. Leitrim finished the half strongly as just before half time Conor Beirne made amends for the penalty miss when he expertly finished to the net after Barry McWeeney had delivered perfectly over the Wicklow defence. The half was to end with frees exchanged with Conor Beirne converting for the home side to leave the half time score 1-7 to 0-7 in Leitrims favour.

The second half started just as the first had ended with early frees exchanged. By the 8th minute the visitors had reduced Leitrims lead to the minimum and on 13 minutes the home side were reduced to 13 men with the dismissal of Barry McWeeney on a second yellow card and from the resulting free Wicklow drew level. Two minutes later they look the lead but Leitrim substitute Brian McDonald kept Leitrims hopes alive when he pointed from play to draw parity again for the fourth time in the contest. With 10 minutes remaining Wicklow finally broke down a resolute Leitrim side when they scored 1-2 in quick succession to put the first daylight between the sides. The final action of the game saw Wicklow score from play and Leitrim substitute Emlyn Mulligan convert a consolation free to leave the full time score Leitrim 1-10, Wicklow 1-15.

While the sending offs in either half did alter the shape of the game Leitrim only surrendered to the numerical disadvantage in the final 10 minutes. As mentioned, the game was level with 10 minutes to go and the final scoreline didnt reflect the closeness of the contest or indeed the tremendous effort the Leitrim players displayed right to the final whistle. It was obvious that the team were distraught at the final whistle and although our supporters left Páirc Seán dissappointed with the result they were hugely proud of the performance of the team who played open, attractive football throughout this entertaining contest.

It was also great to see Emlyn Mulligan introduced as a second half substitute after a long lay off with injury. Next up for Leitrim is an away fixture next Sunday at 2.30 in Ballyragget against Kilkenny (please note change of venue).

Final score Leitrim 1-10 (one 45, 4 frees)
Wicklow 1-15 (8 frees)

LEITRIM
Cathal McCrann,
Gary Reynolds, RonanÓgallagher, Paddy Maguire,
Daniel Beck, Barry McWeeney, Barry Prior,
Tomas Beirne, Wayne McKeon,
Darren Sweeney 0-2 (1 45), James Glancy (Glencar Manor) (Capt), Paul Brennan, Conor Beirne 1-2 (2F), Adrian Croal 0-4 (1F), Ray Cox

Subs: Dermot Reynolds (Annaduff) for Daniel Beck
Brian McDonald (Glencar/Manorhamilton) 0-1 for Ray Cox
James Glancy (St Marys) for Paul Brennan
Emlyn Mulligan (Melvin Gaels) 0-1 (1F) for Conor Beirne

16-Feb-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

LEITRIM TEAM TO PLAY WICKLOW IN THE ALLIANZ FOOTBALL LEAGUE (Round 2 – Division 4)

This Sunday (13th February, 2011) at 2.30 pm in Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada.

Liatroim

1. Cathal McCrannÓgortletteragh
2. Gary Reynolds Carrigallen
3. RonanÓgallagher Mohill
4. Paddy Maguire Glencar/Manorhamilton
5. Daniel Beck Mohill
6. Barry McWeeney Aughnasheelin
7. Barry Prior Aughawillan
8. Tomas Beirne Eslin
9. Wayne McKeon Ballinamore Sean OHeslins
10. Darren Sweeney Glencar/Manorhamilton
11. James Glancy (Capt) Glencar/Manorhamilton
12. Paul Brennan Melvin Gaels
13. Conor Beirne Eslin
14. Adrian Croal Glencar/Manorhamilton
15. Ray Cox Annaduff

Two changes from the team that beat Clare last weekend. Darren Sweeney comes in for Ray Mulvey while Brian McDonald makes way for Conor Beirne who makes his first start in the Allianz League after coming off the bench last weekend.

11-Feb-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

Leitrim will be hoping to put back to back victories together this Sunday when they welcome Wicklow to headquarters in Carrick on Shannon. 

Leitrim got their Division 4 campaign off to the perfect start last Sunday with a hard-earned one point victory over the Banner men while Wicklow shared the points with neighbours Carlow in an away fixture.  Mick O’Dwyer and Mickey Moran will patrol the sidelines again and both will be anxious to collect the two points on offer.  In the corresponding fixture last year, Wicklow were victorious on home soil – hopefully home advantage will help swing the tie in Leitrims favour on Sunday. 

A big crowd is expected in Carrick on Shannon so be amongst them and get behind our County Team.   

Throw in 2.30 pm.  The Leitrim Panel will be released on the Website this Friday morning at 8am.

09-Feb-11 by Colette Fox – PRO