Leitrim Team to play Kildare announced

The Leitrim Team to play Kildare shows 6 changes to the team that lined out against Roscommon in the Connacht Championship. Ciaran Egan at No 3 from the Gortletteragh Club makes his Championship debut.

1. Gareth Phelan (Gearóid Ó Faoláin) Melvin Gaels, Gaeil na Meilge

2. Dermot Reynolds (Diarmuid MacRaghnaill) St Marys, Naomh Muire

3. Ciaran Egan (Ciaran MacAodhagain) Gortletteragh, Gortleitreach

4. Daniel Beck (Domhnaill DeBeic) Mohill, Maothail

5. Wayne McKeon (Wayne MacEoin) Ballinamore Seán OHeslins

6. John McKeon (Capt) (Seán MacEoin) Drumreilly, Droim Oir Bhealaigh

7. Gary Reynolds (Garrai MacRaghnaill) Carrigallen, Carraig Alainn

8. Tomas Beirne (Tomas Ó Beirn) Eslin, Aislinne

9. Shane Canning (Seán Ó Cainin) Mohill, Maothail

17. Ray Mulvey (Réamann Ó Maoilmhiaigh) St Marys, Naomh Muire

11. James Glancy (Seamus MacFhlannacha) Glencar/Manorhamilton
Gleann an Chairthe Cluainín

12. Michael Foley (Michéal Ó Foghlú) Kilcock, Cill Choca

13. Philip Howard (Philib Ó hÍomhair) Bornacoola, Barr na Cúille

14. Declan Maxwell (Déaglán O Meiscil) Drumreilly, Droim Oir Bhealaigh

15. DeclanÓgilhooly (Deaglan MacGiolla hUallaigh) Allen Gaels, Gaeil na hAilne

16. Enda Lyons (Eanna De Leon) Carrigallen, Carraig Alainn

18. Dermot Reynolds (Diarmuid MacRaghnaill) Annaduff, Eanach Dubh

19. Paddy Maguire (Padraig Mag Uidhir) Glencar/Manorhamilton
Gleann an Chairthe Cluainín

20. James Glancy (Seamus MacFhlannacha) St Marys, Naomh Muire

21. Shane Foley (Seán Ó Foghlú) Kiltubrid, Cill Tiobraid

22. Barry Prior (Barra Mac an Phriora) Aughawillan, Achadh Mhaoileann

23. Darren Sweeney (Darren MacSuibhne) Glencar/Manorhamilton
Gleann an Chairthe Cluainín

24. Clifford Richardson (Clifford MacRisteard) Carrigallen, Carraig Alainn

25. Keith Moran (Ceit Ó Morain) Lucan, Sarsfields, Na Sáirséalaigh Leamhcáin

26. Colm Clarke (Colm Ó Cleirigh) Drumkeerin, Droim Caorthainn

27. David OConnor (Daibhid Ó Conchubhair) Bornacoola, Barr na Cúille

28. BrendanÓgallagher (Brendán Ó Gallachoir) Lucan, Sarsfields, Na Sáirséalaigh Leamhcáin

29. Ray Cox (Reamoinn Mac an Choiligh) Annaduff, Eanach Dubh

30. Kevin Conlon (Caoimhin O Conluain) Dromahair, Druim Da Eithiar

31. Owen Ward Eoghan Mac an Bhaird Carrigallen, Carraig Alainn

 

 

 

07-Jul-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Intercounty Football News Update

Hard luck to our minor football team who were defeated by Mayo on a scoreline of 2-12 to 1-7 in the Connacht Semi Final on Saturday evening in Markievicz Park.
Meanwhile the Senior team must prepare for a trip to Newbridge on this Saturday evening to take on Kildare in round 2 of the qualifiers. Kildare were most impressive
in seeing of Antrim in Casement Park last Saturday evening
g with an 8 point winning margin. Throw in time is 7pm in Newbrdge on Saturday evening.

 

 

04-Jul-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Leitrim on the road for Qualifiers Rd 2

The draw for Round 2 of the GAA Football All-Ireland Qualifiers has thrown up a number of fascinating ties.

Leitrim will have to travel this year to either Newbridge or Casement Park for their next encounter which is in Round 2 of the qualifiers.  Kildare and Antrim must fight it out this weekend in Casement park (fixture to be confirmed) in a replay of last Saturday evenings Round 1 drawnÓgame in Newbridge to determine Leitrims opposition.  Earlier in the championship Kildare lost to Louth and Antrim lost to Tyrone in their respective provincial rounds.

Dublin, whose five-year unbeaten run in Leinster was ended by Meath on Sunday, face Tipperary at home.

Last years beaten All-Ireland finalists, Cork, have a home tie against Cavan, who earned their place in the draw with a stunning comeback win over Wicklow at Breffni Park on Saturday night.

The plum draw of the round sees Ulster rivals Fermanagh take on Armagh at Brewster Park in a repeat of the 2008 provincial final, which the Orchard County won after a replay.

GAA Football All-Ireland Qualifiers Round 2 Draw:

Kildare/Antrim v Leitrim

Dublin v Tipperary

Cork v Cavan

Offaly v Waterford

Galway/Sligo v Wexford

Fermanagh v Armagh

Down v Longford

Westmeath v Derry

Venues and throw-in times to be confirmed by the CCCC.

 

 

28-Jun-10 by Brendan Doyle – IT Officer / GAA.ie

Leitrim V Roscommon Report

Leitrim and Roscommon Supporters arrived in large numbers to support their respective teams in the Connacht Football Championship Semi Final yesterday in sunny Hyde Park. 

We all travelled to Hyde Park with confidence that our Leitrim Senior Team could pull off a much needed victory to lift spirits within the County. After suffering a devastating blow with the death of our County Stalwart Philly McGuinness in April, private emotions remained just that within the Leitrim camp.

On the day there were a number of fitting tributes to the memory of Philly:-

• The players wore a specially designed simplistic warm-up top in his memory with his retired Number 10 on the back

• A wonderful article in the programme penned by our own Fergal McGill who paid tribute to the man who " died , as he lived, doing precisely what he loved"

• The minutes silence observed to honour Philly was beautifully calm

• The attendance of almost 12,000 were treated to a full-blooded and tight affair in a wonderful atmosphere

The game itself was an all too familiar story as Leitrim put up a typically brave and fiery performance from start to finish but just couldnt seal that all important win. Credit must be paid to both "Division 4" teams for the manner in which they approached the game and the standard of football produced.

Leitrim dominated the first half and led at half time yesterday and were well worth that lead 0-8 to 0-7. They mixed the long and short ball game to great effect. Unfortunately their periods of dominance did not reflect so on the scoreboard. Roscommon started the second half impressively and a Donal Shine goal in the 44th minute was the match-turning moment. They never looked back after the goal and Leitrim were always playing catch up. Final score Roscommon 1-13 to Leitrims 0-11. Well done to our own Michael Foley who was 100% accurate from frees yesterday.

We wish Roscommon all the best in the Connacht final.  Leitrim head to the qualifiers but they should be proud and optimistic. 

Team and scorers

Enda Lyons, Daniel Beck, John McKeon, Dermot Reynolds (St Marys), James Glancy (St Marys) 0-1, Shane Foley, Wayne McKeon, Tomas Beirne, Shane Canning, Colm Clarke, David OConnor 0-1, Michael Foley 0-8 (7 frees), Ray Cox, James Glancy 0-1, Ray Mulvey. Subs Dermot Reynolds (Annaduff) for Daniel Beck, Kevin Conlon for Ray Cox, Gary Reynolds for James Glancy (St Marys), Barry Prior for Shane Foley, Declan Maxwell for Kevin Conlon.

 

 

21-Jun-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Leitrim team to play Roscommon announced

Leitrim team v Roscommon for Connacht Senior Championship Semi Final in Hyde Park on Sunday 20th June 2010.

The Team shows 7 changes from last years team v Roscommon.

Two players make their championship debuts, Wayne Mc Keon and Ray Mulvey.

Please note the No 10 Jersey was retired in memory of Leitrim Player Phillip McGuinness.

1. Enda Lyons (Eanna De Leon) Carrigallen, Carraig Alainn

2. Daniel Beck (Domhnaill DeBeic) Mohill, Maothail

3. John McKeon (Capt) (Seán MacEoin) Drumreilly, Droim Oir Bhealaigh

4. Dermot Reynolds (Diarmuid MacRaghnaill) St Marys, Naomh Muire

5. James Glancy (Seamus MacFhlannacha) St Marys, Naomh Muire

6. Shane Foley (Seán Ó Foghlú) Kiltubrid, Cill Tiobraid

7. Wayne McKeon (Wayne MacEoin) Ballinamore Seán OHeslins
Sean Ui Eislin

8. Tomas Beirne (Tomas Ó Beirn) Eslin, Aislinne

9. Shane Canning (Seán Ó Cainin) Mohill, Maothail

17. Colm Clarke (Colm Ó Cleirigh) Drumkeerin, Droim Caorthainn

11. David OConnor (Daibhid Ó Conchubhair) Bornacoola, Barr na Cúille

12. Michael Foley (Michéal Ó Foghlú) Kilcock, Cill Choca

13. Ray Cox (Reamoinn Mac an Choiligh) Annaduff, Eanach Dubh

14. James Glancy (Seamus MacFhlannacha) Glencar/Manorhamilton
Gleann an Chairthe Cluainín

15. Ray Mulvey (Réamann Ó Maoilmhiaigh) St Marys, Naomh Muire

 

16. Gareth Phelan (Gearóid Ó Faoláin) Melvin Gaels, Gaeil na Meilge

18. Gary Reynolds (Garrai MacRaghnaill) Carrigallen, Carraig Alainn

19. Barry Prior (Barra Mac an Phriora) Aughawillan, Achadh Mhaoileann

20. Dermot Reynolds (Diarmuid MacRaghnaill) Annaduff, Eanach Dubh

21. Paddy Maguire (Padraig Mag Uidhir) Glencar/Manorhamilton
Gleann an Chairthe Cluainín

22. Ciaran Egan (Ciaran MacAodhagain) Gortletteragh, Gortleitreach

23. Darren Sweeney (Darren MacSuibhne) Glencar/Manorhamilton
Gleann an Chairthe Cluainín

24. Clifford Richardson (Clifford MacRisteard) Carrigallen, Carraig Alainn

25. Keith Moran (Ceit Ó Morain) Lucan, Sarsfields, Na Sáirséalaigh Leamhcáin

26. DeclanÓgilhooly (Deaglan MacGiolla hUallaigh) Allen Gaels, Gaeil na hAilne

27. BrendanÓgallagher (Brendán Ó Gallachoir) Lucan, Sarsfields, Na Sáirséalaigh Leamhcáin

28. Philip Howard (Philib Ó hÍomhair) Bornacoola, Barr na Cúille

29. Ciaran Flynn (Ciaran O Floinn) Carrigallen, Carraig Alainn

30. Declan Maxwell (Déaglán O Meiscil) Drumreilly, Droim Oir Bhealaigh

31. Kevin Conlon (Caoimhin O Conluain) Dromahair, Druim Da Eithiar

 

Management : Mickey Moran (Bainisteoir), John Morrison, Martin McGowan

 

 

 

 

17-Jun-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Clar an Lae – Connacht Championship Sunday 20th June 2010

CLAR AN LAE

Connacht Championship: Sunday 20th June 2010
Senior: Leitrim v Roscommon
Ladies Galway v Leitrim

1. 1.30pm: Galway Ladies Team takes the Field. Proceed to
Town End
2. 1.32pm; Leitrim Ladies Team takes the field .Proceed to
Cemetary End
3. 1.42pm; Toss for choice of ends.
4. 1.45pm Ladies Game commences
5. 2.15pm. Half Time Ladies game
6. 2.25pm. Second half commences
7. 2.55pm Ladies game finishes,
8. 2.56pm Cumann na mBunscol Exhibition
9. 3.10pm; Cumann na mBunscol Exhibition finishes.
10. 3.12pm Leitrim Senior Football Team takes the field and
proceed to Photograph area. Proceed to Town End
11. 3.14pm Roscommon Senior Football Team takes the field and
proceeds to photograph area. Proceed to Cemetary
End
12. 3.20pm Toss for choice of ends.
13. 3.23pm Parade starts. Takes 5 minutes
Players should be instructed to march properly, keeping in step with the band. They should be in numerical order after the Captain. Track Suits/ training tops etc. are not to be worn during the parade.
14. 3.28pm National Anthem
15. 3.30pm Throw in.
16. 4.05pm Half time.
17. 4.20pm Second half commences.
18. 4.55pm. Final whistle
Mascots are not allowed for team photographs or the parade.
There shall be no kick about at half time.
Dug Outs: Roscommon Senior & Galway. Cemetary End
Leitrim Senior & Leitrim Ladies. Town End

 

 

16-Jun-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Roscommon Team to play Leitrim in Connacht Football Championship Semi Final

Roscommon have made one change for their Connacht Football Championship semi-final with Leitrim on Sunday in Dr Hyde Park.

David Casey replaces the injured Mark OCarroll on the half-back line. The team and substitutes are otherwise unchanged.

Roscommon team to play Leitrim in the Connacht Football Championship semi-final on Sunday in Dr Hyde Park, throw-in 3.30pm:

Geoffrey Clancy, Sean McDermott, Peter Domican, Stephen Ormsby, Sean Purcell, Cathal Dineen, David Casey, Michael Finneran, Karol Mannion, David Keenan, Paul Garvey, Cathal Gregg, John Rogers, Donal Shine, Ger HenÓghan.

The Leitrim Panel will be named tomorrow evening (Thursday) and supporters can view same on this website at 8pm.

 

 

16-Jun-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Ticket Sales for Connacht Championship 2010

Ticket Sales for Connacht Championship 2010

Sunday 20th June

Hyde Park, Roscommon

 

Connacht Senior Football Championship 2010

Roscommon vs. Leitrim

Throw In; 3.30pm

 

 

Connacht Senior Ladies Football Championship

Leitrim vs. Galway

Throw in: 1.45pm

 

 

on sale in the following venues

 

 

Tuesday 15th June-Leitrim

Bee Centre, Manorhamilton 4.30-7.30pm

 

 

Wednesday 16th June-Leitrim

Supervalu, Ballinamore 4.30-7.30pm

 

 

Thursday 17th June-Roscommon

Supervalu, Boyle 12-2.30pm

Supervalu, Ballaghaderreen 4.30-7.30pm

 

 

Friday 18th June-Roscommon

Supervalu, Castlerea 4.30pm-7.30pm

 

 

 

For further information contact Connacht GAA Council Offices;

Phone: 0949630335

email: reception.connacht@gaa.ie

 

 

 

13-Jun-10 by Connacht GAA

Connacht Senior Football Championship 2010

Leitrim Supporters will make the short trip to Hyde Park on Sunday 20th June, 2010 (3.30pm) for the Connacht Senior Football Championship game versus Roscommon. Leitrim Supporters are in for a treat on the day as Leitrim Ladies take onÓgalway at 1.45 pm in the Connacht Ladies Gaelic Football Championship.  We would urge supporters to arrive early at the venue and support our Ladies team who were recently crowned Division 4 League Champions.

Supporters are also reminded that the Leitrim Observer, Ocean FM and Shannonside FM will feature extensive previews of the Mens and Ladies games over the next two weeks.  Coverage will include interviews with management and players.

The Leitrim Panel will be released on this website on Friday morning 18th June, 2010.

Sunday 20th June 2010 – Hyde Park

Roscommon vs. Leitrim
Throw In: 3.30pm

Connacht Ladies Gaelic Football Championship
Leitrim vs. Galway
Throw in: 1.45pm

Ticket Prices:

Seating-(Covered) €30
Seating-(Uncovered) €25
Terrace €20
Children €5 (Under 16) Terrace only
Students can get refund of €10 on Terrace Tickets & Sideline seating with valid ID at designated stile.
OAPs can get refund of €10 on Stand or Terrace Tickets with valid ID at designated stile.

Tickets can be sourced from clubs in Leitrim or through the County Board Secretary, details below;

Leitrim County Board,
address: Pairc Sean MacDiarmada, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim.
email: secretary.leitrim@gaa.ie
phone: (086) 8961686 (071) 9620441

Other outlets include:-

www.ticketmaster.ie

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

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

 

 

 

08-Jun-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Intercounty Game Leitrim v Derry

Kindly note that the previously advertised Senior Inter County game for Shane Mc Gettigan Park, Drumshanbo this Sunday is NOW NOT going ahead.

 

 

27-May-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Official Opening of Killybegs Football Field

Coiste Chontae Liatroma extend congratulations to the Killybegs Club in County Donegal on the occasion of the opening of their new pitch and facilities.

The Leitrim Senior Football team played Donegal at the official opening and recorded a 2 point win. 

Many thanks to the Killybegs Club for inviting the Leitrim team and affording them such a warm welcome.

 

 

 

17-May-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Leitrim v Limerick Report

Limerick 1-22
Leitrim 0-9

Limerick totally outclassed Leitrim in the last game in Division 4 yesterday.  The result means Leitrim remain in Division 4 next year while Limerick and Waterford make the leap to Division 3.  

Limerick were quite impressive in this encounter and aside from their comfortable victory they are currently the leagues top scorers, are still in contention for the 10,000 Fair Play Award and now look forward to a League Final against Waterford (possibly in Croke Park).

To be fair to Leitrim they battled right to the final whistle and had they not wasted two goal chances the scoreline may have been different.  Leitrim opened their account when Michael Foley pointed the first of five frees for Leitrim in the ninth minute but by half time the homeside led by 0-11 to 0-5.  Leitrim only scored a point from play in the second half while Limerick converted a penalty and ran out easy winners on a scoreline of 1-22 to 0-9.

Next season the Leitrim Team will be joined by Roscommon and Fermanagh who made the drop from Division 3 so if it is any consolation there will be some interesting local derbies and short journeys at least!

Leitrim scorers: M Foley 0-5 (5f), D Gilhooley 0-2, S Canning and R Kennedy 0-1 each.

Leitrim: G Phelan, D Beck, J McKeon, D Reynolds (St Marys) B Prior, S Foley, C Clarke, S Canning, T Beirne, P McGuinness, D OConnor, M Foley, J Glancy, R Kennedy, D Gilhooley.

Subs: C Maguire for Beck, B Gallagher for Kennedy, R Cox for J Glancy (G Manor), C Richardson for Canning, D Sweeney for OConnor.

 

 

 

12-Apr-10 by Colette Fox – PRO