LEITRIM V WATERFORD

Leitrim lost out to Waterford on a scoreline of 0-13 to 0-10 in their first game in the 2010 National League on Sunday last (7/2/10) in Ballinamore.

Both sides had their periods of dominance in the first half and only a point separated them at half time as Waterford led 0-6 to 0-5. 

Certainly, the loss of Phillip Howard through injury at half time was a major blow to Leitrim as he had contributed 3 excellent points from play in the first half.  However, Leitrim started the second half brightly and scored five points without reply between the 41st and 57th minute during which time Gareth Phelan made a trully remarkable save from a well taken penalty.  However, a strong revival in the last quarter saw Waterford turn a 4 point deficit into a 3 point win as they tapped over 7 points without reply in the last 12 minutes to leave Leitrim devastated at the final whistle.

Leitrim scorers: J Glancy 0-3 (3f), P Howard (0-3), P McGuinness, D OConnor, D Gilhooly, D Beck 0-1 each.

LEITRIM: G Phelan, B Prior, J McKeon, D Reynolds, D Beck, G Reynolds, J Glancy (St Marys), C Richardson, D Sweeney, P McGuinness, M Foley, C Regan, P Howard, J Glancy (Glencar Manor), D OConnor. Subs: T Beirne for D Sweeney, D Gilhooly for P Howard, E Mulligan for C Regan, A Croal for M Foley.

REF V Neary (Mayo).

 

 

 

09-Feb-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Leitrim Team to take on Waterford

LEITRIM V WATERFORD

1. Gareth Phelan (Gearóid Ó Faoláin) Melvin Gaels
2. Barry Prior (Barra Mac an Phriora) Aughawillan
3. John McKeon (Seán MacEoin) Drumreilly
4. Dermot Reynolds (Diarmuid MacRaghnaill) St. Marys
5. Daniel Beck (Domhnaill De Beic) Mohill
6. Gary Reynolds (Garrai MacRaghnaill) Carrigallen
7. James Glancy (Seamus Mac Fhlannacha) St. Marys
8. Clifford Richardson (Clifford Mac Risteard) Carrigallen
9. Darren Sweeney (Darren Mac Suibhne) Glencar/Manorhamilton
10. Philip McGuinness (Philib MacAonghusa) Mohill
11. Michael Foley (Michéal Ó Foghlú) Kilcock
12. Colin Regan (Cóilín Ó Riagáin) Melvin Gaels
13. Philip Howard (Philib Ó hÍomhair) Bornacoola
14. James Glancy (Seamus MacFhlannacha) Glencar/Manorhamilton
15. David O Connor (Daibhid Ó Conchubhair) Bornacoola

 

 

 

05-Feb-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Declan Maxwell ruled out for 18 weeks

 

 

 

Declan Maxwell has been ruled out of action for up to 18 weeks due to injury.  Our 2009 County Player of the Year is to undergo an operation and will miss a large portion of the season.  Leitrim Supporters wish Declan a quick and full return to fitness.

 

 

 

 

 

05-Feb-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Allianz National Football League-Division 4 (Round 1)

The throw in time for the game is 2.30 and we would urge the loyal Leitrim followers to turn up in large numbers to support our County team.

The Leitrim squad for the game will be posted on this website tomorrow.

We wish the team and management the very best of luck.

 

 

04-Feb-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

LEITRIM V SLIGO – FBD LEAGUE

Leitrim hosted neighbours Sligo in the last game of the FBD Group stages in Pairc Sean on Sunday last 31/1/10.  The game was very competitive and entertaining throughout with Sligo deserving of their victory at the end. 

There was very little between both sides in the first half and Leitrim went in at the break trailing by 2 points (0-8 to 0-6).  The home side got on level terms by the 46th minute but unfortunately this was to be their last score as they just faded towards the end of the game.  Sligo tagged on 3 late points and an added-time goal put more daylight between the sides at the final whistle.  Final score Leitrim 0-9, Sligo 1-12.

Well done to Adrian Croal from the Glencar Manorhamilton Club who made his Senior debut as a second half sub bringing to 5 the total number of Leitrim debutants in the FBD League. During the FBD League 15 Clubs from Leitrim were represented on our Teamsheet and one each from Dublin, Kildare and London. 

LEITRIM ScórERS: J Glancy (0-3)(2f), E Mulligan (0-3)(2f), J Glancy, P Howard, D ODonnell 0-1 each.

LEITRIM 

E Lyons, D Beck, J McKeon (capt), D Reynolds, C Regan, B Prior, J Glancy (St Marys), D Sweeney, C Richardson; P McGuiness, D OConnor, D ODonnell, B Gallagher, J Glancy (Glencar Manor), P Howard. Subs: G Phelan for E Lyons, D Gilhooley for B Gallagher, E Mulligan for D Sweeney, A Croal for P Howard.

REF — D Corcoran (Mayo).

 

 

 

 

02-Feb-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

FBD (Leitrim V Galway)

Leitrim hosted Galway in the FBD League in a foggy Ballinamore on Sunday last, 24th January. 

The home side made six changes in the starting 15 from their previous outing against GMIT in what could be considered an experimental side.

Although Galway dominated possession in the first half they were finding it increasingly difficult to find the target with some wayward shooting and credit in some part must go to the Leitrim defence who were holding firm under severe pressure.  In fact, Leitrim were only 2 points adrift during stoppage time when Nicky Joyce hit the Leitrim net to leave it 1-4 to 0-2 at the interval. 

Leitrim started the second half brightly but gradually faded as the game progressed with Galway securing a comprehensive victory on a scoreline of 2-9 to 0-5.

Well done to 3 players who will have fond memories of Sundays game:-

  • Colm Maguire from the Aughavas club who made his Senior debut 

 

  • Emlyn Mulligan who made his comeback as a second half substitute after a long layoff with injury

 

  • Wayne McKeon from the Ballinamore, Sean OHeslins Club who had the honour of leading out the Leitrim team on his home patch.

Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to compliment the Ballinamore, Sean OHeslins Club on their wonderful facilities for players, supporters, officals and the media.  Furthermore, their organisation of the event was also a credit to them and for that, many thanks to all concerned.

Leitrim Panel:

Gareth Phelan, P Maguire, J McKeon, D Beck, W McKeon, B Prior, J Glancy (St Marys), S Canning, D Sweeney, C Maguire, C Clarke, M Foley, R Kennedy, J Glancy (Glencar/Manorhamilton), D Gilhooley. Subs: E Lyons for G Phelan, D Reynolds for P Maguire,   E Mulligan for R Kennedy, D OConnor for D Gilhooley, P McGuinness for M Foley.

Subs unused: Colin Regan, Tomas Beirne, Clifford Richardson, Damien ODonnell, Philip Howard, Adrian Croal. 

scorers for Leitrim: C Clarke , M Foley (1f), J Glancy (St. Marys), R Kennedy (1f), C Maguire  0-1 each.

REF – M Duffy (Sligo).

 

 

26-Jan-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Hastings Cup

The match will take place at Leo Casey Park, Ballymahon at 1pm

Meanwhile the Hasting Cup Final between Cavan and Roscommon will take place at 2.30 pm at Michael Fay Park, Longford.

We wish the Leitrim Team and management the very best of luck.

 

 

25-Jan-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

LEITRIM V GMIT

Leitrim shared the points with GMIT in the opening game of the FBD League played in Cloone yesterday.

The experimental rules were on show for the first time and the fisted hand pass proved difficult for both teams to execute properly. Despite the desperate weather conditions over the previous weekends the Cloone pitch was in ideal condition and both sides served up an entertaining hours football.

Leitrim were the more industrious of the two sides in the first half with GMIT having the better of the exchanges in the second half.

Perhaps the lack of collective training (due to the weather) by the Leitrim team since January was a factor as the game entered the final quarter. It is worth noting that the College teams are not affected by the "closed season" in November and December. All in all alot of positives can be taken from the game and well done to 3 players who made their senior debuts, namely Paddy Maguire, Wayne McKeon and Ronan Kennedy.

Final score Leitrim 1-11, GMIT 0-14.

Enda Lyons Carrigallen
James Glancy St Marys
John McKeon Drumreilly
Paddy Maguire Glencar Manorhamilton
Daniel Beck Mohill
Barry Prior Aughawillan
Wayne McKeon (0-2) Ballinamore, Seán OHeslins
Tomas Beirne Eslin
Clifford Richardson Carrigallen
Philip McGuinness (1-0) Mohill
Michael Foley Kilcock
BrendanÓgallagher (0-1) Lucan Sarsfields
Ronan Kennedy (0-4, 1 Free) Mohill
James Glancy (0-3, 2 F) Glencar Manorhamilton
Philip Howard 0-1 Bornacoola

Subs Used
Gareth Phelan (Melvin Gaels) for Enda Lyons
Colm Clarke (Drumkerrin) for BrendanÓgallagher
Damian ODonnell (Cloone) for Philip McGuinness
Darren Sweeney (Glencar Manorhamilton) for Tomas Beirne
Dermot Reynolds (St Marys) for Paddy Maguire

Michael McGuinness Mohill
DeclanÓgilhooley Allen Gaels
Ray Cox Annaduff
Colm Maguire Aughavas

 

 

 

18-Jan-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

U21 HASTINGS CUP

The Leitrim V Cavan Hastings Cup game scheduled for tomorrow (Saturday 16/1/10) at 2pm has been switched to 3G Park, Breffni Park, Cavan.

The Hastings Cup Fixtures listed in the Next 4 Fixtures Section of this Website are now incorrect. 

 

 

15-Jan-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

U21 Hastings Cup is postponed

The U21 Hastings Cup game against Cavan is also POSTPONED – (we are awaiting the change to be reflected on the official fixture as shown on our site which is fed from the new national fixtures system).

 

 

07-Jan-10 by Brendan Doyle – IT Officer

FBD Insurance League start is postponed

Please note that due to hazardous driving conditions and having checked the Weather Forecast for the weekend Connacht GAA Council has postponed the start of the FBD Insurance League until Sunday 17th January. 

 

Please click here for a revised programme of fixtures for the competition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

06-Jan-10 by Brendan Doyle – IT Officer

Munster 1-13 Connacht 1-10

Brief report from Connacht game last night in Limerick where John McKeon, James Glancy (GM) and Declan Maxwell were Leitrims representation on the panel.

A superbly takenÓgoal by Limericks Pa Ranahan, a minute before half-time, was crucial as Munster beat Connacht in atrocious conditions before an attendance of 350 at the Gaelic Grounds tonight.

Donnacha OConnor had a fine outing for Munster and scored six points – one free and one sideline – as he steered his province to a deserved M Donnelly Interprovincial SFC semi-final win.

Munster made a bright start and had three points from Paddy Kelly, OConnor and Colm ONeill inside the opening five minutes and Paul Kerrigan was inches wide with a goal attempt.

Mark Breheny notched Connachts opening point and after six minutes, and just moments later Paul Conroy struck a powerful shot which beat goalkeeper Paul Fitzgerald but came back off the butt of the post.

Then Joe Bergin was fouled as he bore down onÓgoal and referee Cormac Reilly awarded a penalty from which David Kelly scored – the Sligo attacker followed up after Fitzgerald had saved his initial effort.

Kelly tagged on a point and OConnor had two more Munster points followed by another brace from Waterford dual player Gary Hurney.

David Kelly pulled a point back for Connacht but two more by OConnor had Munster three in front.

Just on half-time, a splendid Munster move involving four players ended with Ranahan blasting past David Clarke to leave it 1-9 to 1-3 in favour of Munster at the interval.

Peadar Gardiner had the first point for Connacht on the resumption but a pointed free from ONeill and a Liam OLionnain effort from had Munster seven points clear and they had a relatively untroubled path through to the final.

scorers – Munster: D OConnor 0-6 (0-1f, 0-1sl), C ONeill 0-3 (0-1f), P Ranahan 1-0, G Hurney 0-2, L OLionnain, P Kelly 0-1 each
Connacht: D Kelly 1-4 (0-3f), M Clancy 0-3, M Breheny, J Glancy, D Meehan 0-1 each

MUNSTER: P Fitzgerald (Tipperary); T OGorman (Waterford), J McCarthy (Limerick), P Reidy (Kerry); M OGorman (Waterford), M Shields (Cork), P Ranahan (Limerick); A OConnor (Cork), R Costigan (Tipperary); P Kelly (Cork), D OConnor (Cork), P Kerrigan (Cork); G Hurney (Waterford), C ONeill (Cork), L OLionnain (Waterford).

Subs used: A Walsh (Cork) for Kerrigan (52 mins).

CONNACHT: D Clarke (Mayo); C Harrison (Sligo), N McGuire (Sligo), J McKeon (Leitrim); P Gardiner (Mayo), D Blake (Galway), G Bradshaw (Galway); J Bergin (Galway), N Coleman (Galway); M Breheny (Sligo), B Moran (Mayo), P Conroy (Galway); S Kilbride (Roscommon), A OShea (Mayo), D Kelly (Sligo).

Subs used: J Glancy (Leitrim) for Kilbride (35 mins), M Clancy (Galway) for Breheny (40), D Meehan (Galway) for Bradshaw (47), S Davey (Sligo) for Conroy (57).

Referee, C Reilly (Meath)

 

 

25-Oct-09 by BreakingNews.ie