Leitrim team to play Wicklow

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

Wicklow Team named

Wicklow boss Mick ODwyer has made one change in personnel from the side which drew with Carlow for Sundays clash with Leitrim at Carrick-on-Shannon.

Dean Siney comes in for the suspended John McGrath, who was sent off in the closing stages of last weekends encounter at Dr Cullen Park, at right half-forward.

Otherwise ODwyer has stuck with the same starting 15, with Seanie Furlong leading the attack at full-forward and Rory Finn partnering Niall Gaffney at centre-field, while All Star defender Ciaran Hyland is named on the bench.

Wicklow Panel v Leitrim

(1)John Flynn

(2)Pauric Higgins                                 

(3)Alan Nolan                           

(4)Alan Byrne

(5)Paul Earls

(6)Stephen Kelly                       

(7)Darren Hayden

(8)Rory Finn

(9)Niall Gaffney  

(10)Dean Siney

(11)Paddy Dalton

(12)John Paul Dalton

(13)Dean Odlum

(14)Seanie Furlong

(15)LeightonÓglynn

 

 

(16) Robert Lambert

(17) Conor McGraynor

(18) Adam Merryman     

(19) Ciaran Hyland

(20) James Stafford

(21) Barry Dalton

(22) Peader Burke

(23) Paul Cunningham

(24)Paul McLoughlin

(25) Stephen Canavan

(26) Michael McLoughlin

 

 

 

10-Feb-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

Leitrim v Wicklow Preview

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

Leitrim v Clare Match Report

Leitrim got their Allianz Division 4 League campaign off to an ideal start on Sunday last in Pairc Sean when they defeated 13-man Clare by 0-12 to 0-11.

Leitrim held the upper hand in the first half and scored some fabulous points but could and should have been further ahead than their 0-6 to 0-4 half time lead. Having lost a man to a red card just before half time, Clare were further reduced to 13 men five minutes into the second half but this only seemed to rejuvenate them. Leitrim were now finding it difficult to get their scores and Clare took advantage and took a two point lead with four minutes left on the clock. In a frantic finale Leitrim substitute and debutant Conor Beirne tapped over two frees and Wayne McKeon was the hero when he scored the winner in injury time.

On Sunday all supporters were heartened to see our young Leitrim players display the battling qualities we were accustomed to in the past. There were some fine individual performances throughout the Leitrim team and we all look forward to watching this young team gel and grow in confidence with each game. Keep up the good work lads. Well done to Paul Brennan (Melvin Gaels), Brian McDonald (Glencar Manorhamilton), Conor Beirne (Eslin) and Conor Sheridan (Melvin Gaels) who all made their Allianz League debuts and to the Leitrim supporters who really got behind the team.

LEITRIM
C McCrann, G Reynolds, R Gallagher, P Maguire, D Beck, B McWeeney, B Prior, T Beirne, W McKeon 0-1, R Mulvey 0-1, J Glancy (Capt) 0-3 (1F), P Brennan, B McDonald, A Croal 0-3, R Cox 0-1 (F)
Subs: C Beirne 0-3 (3F) for R Cox , C Maguire for R Mulvey, C Clarke for P Brennan, C Sheridan for C Clarke (INJ), D Sweeney for B McDonald.

 

 

 

08-Feb-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

Leitrim Panel v Clare

LEITRIM TEAM TO PLAY CLARE IN THE ALLIANZ FOOTBALL LEAGUE (Division 4)

This Sunday (6th 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. Ray Mulvey St Marys
11. James Glancy (Capt) Glencar/Manorhamilton
12. Paul Brennan Melvin Gaels
13. Brian McDonald Glencar/Manorhamilton
14. Adrian Croal Glencar/Manorhamilton
15. Ray Cox Annaduff

16. Philip Farrelly Ballinamore Sean OHeslins
17. Dermot Reynolds Annaduff
18. James Glancy St Marys
19. Darren Sweeney Glencar/Manorhamilton
20. Paddy McGowan Dromahair
21. Robert Lowe St Marys
22. Colm Clarke Drumkeerin
23. Colm Maguire Aughavas
24. Conor Sheridan Melvin Gaels
25. Conor Kelly Dromahair
26. Conor Beirne Eslin

Newcomers, Paul Brennan (Melvin Gaels) and Brian McDonald (Glencar/Manorhamilton) get their first taste of Allianz League Football.

 

 

04-Feb-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

Allianz Football League – Division 4

Leitrim kick-start their Allianz Football League campaign this Sunday at 2.30 in Pairc Sean with a tricky assignment against Clare. 

The Banner men come into the game on the back of an impressive run in the McGrath Cup where they reached the final only to be defeated by 3 points by Kerry.  Leitrim had a mixed campaign in the FBD Connacht League with a narrow defeat at the hands of the Connacht Champions Roscommon, an excellent win over GMIT and a day best forgotten against Division 1 outfit Mayo.

This young Leitrim team need the loyal Green and Gold supporters to turn up in big numbers and to really get behind them.  Throw in 2.30pm. 

The Leitrim team v Clare will be posted on the website at 8am on Friday morning.

 

 

 

03-Feb-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

FBD Connacht League – Leitrim v Mayo

FBD CONNACHT LEAGUE (3rd and final group game)

Leitrim 0-2 Mayo 1-11.

Leitrims hopes of reaching the FBD home final were crushed by a superior Mayo outfit in Ballinamore today. A large crowd of home and visiting supporters turned up to the venue expecting a close encounter following on from Leitrims impressive display against GMIT. Although Leitrim started brightly and were making good moves in the forward line, they couldnt convert their possession into scores. At the other end Mayo were taking their chances and led 0-8 to 0-1 at half time with Leitrims score a superb point from Brian McDonald. The second half was low Scóring but Mayo were still dominant in all sectors and they killed off any chance of a comeback with Aidan Kilcoyne netting. Colm Maguire scored Leitrims second half point from a placed ball as injury time approached. It was disappointing for Leitrim but as ever they will put their shoulders to the wheel, address the defeat and prepare for next Sunday when Clare will be the visitors to Pairc Sean in the first game in the Allianz Division 4 League. Please continue your support for your Senior County team.

Team and scorers:
Cathal McCrann, Daniel Beck, RonanÓgallagher, Barry McWeeney, Gary Reynolds, John McKeon, Barry Prior, Tomas Beirne, Darren Sweeney, Paul Brennan, Colm Clarke, Wayne McKeon, Brian McDonald (0-1), James Glancy (Glencar Manorhamilton)(Capt), Conor Kelly.
Subs:
Colm Maguire 0-1 (F) for Paul Brennan
Conor Sheridan for Colm Clarke
Ciaran Egan for John McKeon (inj)
Paddy McGowan for Darren Sweeney
James Glancy (St Marys) for Ciaran Egan (inj)

 

 

 

 

30-Jan-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

Leitrim Team to play Mayo in FBD Connacht League

LEITRIM TEAM TO PLAY MAYO IN THE FBD CONNACHT LEAGUE

This Sunday (30th January, 2011) at 2pm in Ballinamore.

Liatroim

1. Cathal McCrannÓgortletteragh
2. Daniel Beck Mohill
3. RonanÓgallagher Mohill
4. Barry McWeeney Aughnasheelin
5. Gary Reynolds Carrigallen
6. John Mc Keon Drumreilly
7. Barry Prior Aughawillan
8. Tomas Beirne Eslin
9. Darren Sweeney Glencar/Manorhamilton
10. Paul Brennan Melvin Gaels
11. Colm Clarke Drumkeerin
12. Wayne McKeon Ballinamore Sean OHeslins
13. Brian Mc Donald Glencar/Manorhamilton
14. James Glancy (Capt) Glencar/Manorhamilton
15. Conor Kelly Dromahair

16. Philip Farrelly Ballinamore Sean OHeslins
17. James Glancy St Marys
18. Gavin Reynolds Cloone
19. Paddy McGowan Dromahair
20. Robert Lowe St Marys
21. Daniel Lowe St Marys
22. Colm Maguire Aughavas
23. Fergal Clancy Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher
24. Ray Cox Annaduff
25. Conor Sheridan Melvin Gaels
26. Ray Mulvey St Marys

Management

Mickey Moran
Martin McGowan
Barney Breen

 

 

 

28-Jan-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

Connacht FBD League

Connacht FBD League Roundup

Leitrim were scheduled to kick-start their FBD campaign with a home game against the 2010 FBD Connacht League holders Mayo on Sunday 9th January in Ballinamore. The game was transferred to Ballyhaunis on the Saturday due to a frozen pitch in Ballinamore but despite the Leitrim team and supporters travelling to the Mayo venue on the Sunday the game was postponed due to a frozen pitch.

This was desperately disappointing for all concerned. So eventually on the following Sunday (16th January) Leitrim got their FBD campaign underway with an away fixture in Elphin against Connacht Champions Roscommon. Leitrim fell short on the day in a low Scóring game which ended 0-7 to 0-5. Both sides were rusty but this was no real surprise taking into account the long winter break and limited collective training opportunities in January due to weather conditions.

Last Sunday (23rd January) the fixture between Leitrim and GMIT scheduled for Cloone again fell victim to inclement weather but the game was quickly re-fixed for Tuesday evening last (25th January) in Kiltubrid and Leitrim scored their first win in the 2011 FBD competition by a convincing margin. The home side were full value for their victory as they dominated proceedings for long periods. The final score was Leitrim 3-14 to the students 0-7 with all bar three of Leitrims scores coming from play.

To-date in the FBD League the Leitrim management team have had the opportunity to get a look at a number of club players who got their first taste of senior inter-county football namely – Gavin Reynolds (Cloone)Paul Brennan and Conor Sheridan (Melvin Gaels) Conor Kelly (Dromahair) Fergal Clancy (Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher) Brian McDonald and Anthony McDonald (Glencar Manorhamilton)Brian ODonnell and Robert Lowe (St Marys).

James Glancy from the Glencar Manorhamilton Club has been named team captain for the year while Tomas Beirne and Barry Prior are vice-captains. Well done to all three.

Next up for Leitrim is the re-fixture against Mayo which is scheduled to take place this Sunday at 2pm in Ballinamore. We urge Leitrim supporters to turn up in large numbers to support the team as a win could see them top Group 2 (on Scóring average) and contest the home final against the table toppers from Group 1. Its all to play for!

 

Leitrim Team and scorers versus Roscommon

Cathal McCrann (Gortletteragh)Daniel Beck (Mohill)RonanÓgallagher (Mohill)Barry McWeeney (AughnasheelinÓgary Reynolds (Carrigallen)John McKeon (Drumreilly)Barry Prior (Aughawillan) 0-1Tomas Beirne (Eslin) Wayne McKeon (Ballinamore Sean OHeslins)Ray Mulvey (St Marys) 0-1Conor Sheridan (Melvin Gaels) Fergal Clancy (Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher)Conor Kelly (Dromahair) James Glancy (Glencar/Manorhamilton) Ray Cox (Annaduff) 0-3

Subs: Brian McDonald (Glencar/Manorhamilton) for Conor KellyPaul Brennan (Melvin Gaels) for Fergal Clancy

 

Leitrim Team and scorers versus GMIT

Cathal McCrann (Gortletteragh)Daniel Beck (Mohill)RonanÓgallagher (Mohill)Gavin Reynolds (Cloone)James Glancy (St Marys)John McKeon (Drumreilly)Barry Prior (Aughawillan)Darren Sweeney (Glencar/Manorhamilton) 0-1 (45)Tomas Beirne (Eslin) 0-2Colm Maguire (Aughavas) 1-1 (1 F)Colm Clarke (Drumkeerin) 1-2Paul Brennan (Melvin Gaels) 0-1Conor Kelly (Dromahair) 1-1James Glancy (Glencar/Manorhamilton) 0-3 (2 F)Brian McDonald (Glencar/Manorhamilton) 0-3

Subs: Paddy McGowan (Dromahair) for Darren SweeneyChristy McGowan (Dromahair) for Conor KellyAnthony McDonald (Glencar/Manorhamilton) for Colm ClarkeBrian ODonnell (St Marys) for Paul BrennanRobert Lowe (St Marys) for Tomas Beirne

 

 

27-Jan-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

Leitrim Senior Team Captaincy

James Glancy from the Glencar Manorhamilton Club has been named senior team captain for the year.  James helped Glencar Manorhamilton to a third successive Leitrim Senior Football Championship in September.  Barry Prior (Aughawillan)  and Tomas Beirne (Eslin) were named vice-captains.  Both players were pivotal in their club successes in winning the Leitrim Intermediate and Junior Championships respectively.  Well done to all three.
The Allianz League (Division 4) kicks off for Leitrim on Sunday week – February 6th with Clare the visitors.

 

 

27-Jan-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

FBD League game between Leitrim and GMIT refixed for this Tuesday night

Connacht Council have confirmed that the FBD League game between Leitrim and GMIT will now take place this Tuesday night 25th January at 7.30pm in Kiltubrid.

 

 

23-Jan-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

FBD game cancelled

The FBD game between Leitrim and GMIT has been cancelled due to the weather conditions. No details yet as to when the game will be played.

 

 

22-Jan-11 by Colette Fox – PRO