28-Apr-11 by Colette Fox – PRO
County Hurling
The county senior hurlers will play Fermanagh this Sunday in Ballinamore at 2.30 in their final game of the Allianz Hurling league. With many injuries in the squad Martin Cunniffe and his players will have a tough task to beat a strong Fermanagh team who are third behind South Down and Tyrone. The Fermanagh men need a win to be in with a shout to gain promotion if results go their way. Leitrim will be hoping to replenish their confidence after their defeat to South Down and a win would give them the confidence they need going into the championship.
Ulster Hurling League
CluainÃn Iomáint battled hard last Saturday against a tough Rasharkin (Antrim) team. It was all to play for at half time with the scoreline of 2.04 to 6points in favour of the Antrim men. Manor were lifted with a well takenÓgoal by Michael McKeon and looked like they would take victory but Rasharkins experience prevailed with some well taken scores in the closing minutes of the game. Final score CluainÃn Iomáint 1.08 Rasharkin 2.10 CluainÃn Iomáint will play Castleblaney in Manorhamilton on April 2nd. Team and scorers – Mark Boyle, Cathal Cullen, Cathal Phibbs, Paddy Clerkin, Seamus McTiernan, Steve Feeney, Patrick Clancy, Micheal Poniard (0.01), Michael Dolan (0.01), Oliver Donnelly, Michael McKeon (1.00), Declan Ryan (0.01), Brian Feeney (0.03), Gary Hickey (0.02), Ross Cocran, Seamus McNama.
22-Mar-11 by Colette Fox – PRO
Leitrim Senior Hurlers:
Leitrim Senior hurlers will be hoping to build on their win against Cavan when they play Longford this Sunday in Pairc Sean. The team and panel will have gained much confidence in the way they dispatched of Cavan two weeks ago. Longfords league form has not being good losing to Fermanagh and South Down by ten points in their first two games this year. This should give Martin Cunniffes men the courage to get a result this weekend. Throw in is at 2.30pm.
Ulster Hurling League Div 4B:
Cluainin Iomaint (Glencar/Manorhamilton hurling) opening game to Ballyvarley of Down saturday week ago did not go ahead due to the weather. Last Saturday Manor made the 3hour journey to Castlewellan. In tough conditions and with a depleted team due to many injuries Manor lost to the home side 7.08 to 1.02. Best for Manor were Patrick Clerkin (1.00), Declan Ryan (0.01) and Rossa O Snodaigh (0.01). Cluainin Iomaint will travel to Omagh to play Cappagh Gaels this saturday at 3pm.
02-Mar-11 by Micheal Dolan – PRO Hurling
Allianz Leagues NHL Div 4 Round 2
Leitrim 3 – 19
Cavan 1 – 8
Leitrim showed no mercy to neighbours Cavan in Ballinamore on Sunday afternoon when romping home with a comprehensive seventeen points Allianz Leagues NHL Division 4 victory over the Breffni men in what turned out to be a very one sided local hurling derby.
The Leitrim men also registered their first competitive win in this game under new Manager Martin Cunniffe, which was especially pleasing for Cunniffe and his side after they suffered a crushing sixteen points defeat at the hands of Tyrone a week earlier in their opening league game in Omagh.
At the interval on Sunday Leitrim led by twelve points with Malachy Dolly and Michael Lane netting for the home side in the opening half while Ciarán ONeill replied with three Cavan free conversions for the struggling visitors. There were some hopes of a change in the Cavan fortunes after the restart when ONeill hit the seconds halfs opening scores as he tapped over another free and added a point from play. But these hopes were soon dashed for the Breffni men when Leitrim went into complete overdrive again. Final score Leitrim 3-19, Cavan 1-8.
The Leitrim fullback line of Kevin McGrath, Vinny McDermott and newcomer Patrick McManus was rock solid in the clash with Cavan and starved the Breffni front line of Scóring chances for long periods. Meanwhile Leitrim midfielder and Bruree, Co Limerick club Michael Lane turned in a man-of-the-match performance.
Leitrim: Paul McKiernan, Kevin McGrath, Vincent McDermott, Patrick McManus, Seamus McTiernan, Stephen Feeney, David McTiernan, Michael Lane 1 – 7(2f.) Clement Cunniffe 0 – 5(2f.), Malachy Dolly 1 – 0, Dave McGovern 0 – 4, Mícheál Dolan, Declan Ryan, Dermot Kennedy 1 – 0, Brian Feeney 0 – 2. Subs Eamon. Walsh 0 – 1 for Dolly (45mins.), Mark ODonaghue for Kennedy (55mins.), Sean Beirne for Ryan (59mins.), Sean McTiernan for Lane (66mins.), Sean Bohan for D. McTiernan (67mins.).
23-Feb-11 by Colette Fox – PRO
Leitrim Hurling News
Hard luck to the Leitrim hurlers in their first game in the Allianz NHL as a much fitter and determined Tyrone won out on a scoreline of 2.19 to 0.09. Leitrim will face Cavan in Ballinamore next Sunday at 2.30pm where they will be expected to pick up their first points of the league campaign.
Ulster hurling League
Cluainin Iomaint (Glencar Manorhamilton) have their first game in the Ulster League this Saturday when they face Ballyvarley of Down in the Bee Park at 3pm. After reaching the final of division 5 last year Cluainin Iomaint are now in division 4B where they will face much tougher opposition when they play clubs from Monaghan, Down and Antrim.
16-Feb-11 by Micheal Dolan – PRO Hurling
Leitrim hurlers travel to Omagh this Sunday 13th to play Tyrone. Throw in at 2.30pm. The county hurlers are under the new management of Offaly native Cathal Phibbs with Martin Cunniffe,Paddy O Connor and Mickey Dorrigan as selectors.
The 2011 panel includes many new young Leitrim natives who will make their county debut this Sunday. Young hurlers to look out for are Sean Beine of St. Marys, Seamus McTiernan, Declan Ryan and Brian Feeney of Cluainin Iomaint, Paddy McManus and Eamonn Walsh of Ballinamore hurling club.
These young hurlers will hopefully line out with the experienced Kevin McGrath of Gortlettragh Hurling club, Vinie McDermott (St. Marys) and Steve Feeney (Cluainin Iomaint) will no doubt start in defence along with the ever reliable Clement Cunniffe (St. Marys) and Dave McGovern (St. Peregrine) in midfield.
The forwards hoping to get Leitrims scores may include Padraig McWeeney(St. Marys), Micheal Dolan (Cluainin Iomaint), Dermot Kennedy (Gortlettragh Hurling club), Michael Lane (Borrisoleigh) and Eamonn Walsh.
Good luck to the team and management.
10-Feb-11 by Micheal Dolan – PRO Hurling
Seachtain na Gaeilge – Tráth na Gceist
The annual Seachtain na Gaeilge quiz will take place in Leitrim on Friday 26th February at 8pm in the Allen Gaels clubhouse at Shane Mc Gettigan park, Drumshanbo. All clubs are asked to send a team. The quiz which starts at county level, sees the the winning teams through to the Connaught final and winners from there go on to the All Ireland Finals in Croke Park on St Patricks Day. This year three teams will qualify for the Connacht Finals from each County. The Connacht Finals are to be held on 9th March in Ballyhaunis. There can be three to four persons on a team and all questions are team questions as Gaeilge.
Scór Sinsear
The semi-final of Scór Sinsear Liatroma is scheduled to take place on Saturday 26th of February in Carrick-on-Shannon at 7pm. The county final will be held in Ballinamore on the 5th of March with the county title winners going forward to the Connaught final in Elphin on the 12th of March. Entries for the Leitrim semi-final to be with Runai Maura Mulvey by Friday 18th if possible.
08-Feb-11 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor
Michael Poniard from the Glencar Manorhamilton club is one of the most consistent hurlers at both club and county level over the past few years. A dual player of distinction Michael has represented his county in both codes. He is a very committed and loyal player and this was borne out by his outstanding performances in the county hurling jersey throughout 2010. Michaels GAA achievements include:- Leitrim club hurler of the year 2005, Senior B hurling championships 2005, 2006. Senior football championships 2008, 2010, u21 football championship 2004, minor championship 2000.
Keith Connolly plays his club hurling with St. Vincents in Dublin. Qualifying under the Inter County Transfer rule, Keith has represented Leitrim for the past three years. Despite his club commitments in Dublin Keith has been an ever present at county training and games and was honoured as county team captain in 2010. Keith is a whole hearted player and was outstanding throughout Leitrims league and championship campaign this year. Keiths GAA achievements include:- Under 14, 15, 16 Dublin club championship both hurling and football winners. Under 14 Dublin Feile winners hurling. Under 14 football All Ireland Feile winners. Under 21 football championship winners. Runner up junior hurling championship 2008, Intermediate hurling 2009, senior hurling 2010.
Coiste Chontae Liatroma extend congratulations to Michael and Keith on being selected on the Lory Meagher Championship 15 team for 2010. A huge honour for themselves and their clubs. Both players will be presented with their award at a banquet in Croke Park on Saturday 18 December.
28-Nov-10 by Colette Fox – PRO
The Senior Hurling League is continuing at pace at present. Only one game remains to be played and so far the teams involved are competing well on the mid week format.
Recent results are;
Gortlettragh 1-20 Glencar/Manor 0-8
Glencar/Manor 1-13 Saint Mary”s 2-10
One game left to play i.e. Glencar/Manor V Gortlettragh.
League Table
Team Played Won Draw Lost Points
St Mary”s 4 2 1 1 5
Gortlettragh 3 2 0 1 4
Glencar/Manor 3 0 1 1 1
13-Sep-10 by Paddy O Connor – PRO – Hurling
Over the last few weeks, a number of games have taken place in The Senior Hurling League. Gortlettragh are to be commended for providing their fine pitch for most of the games and coming up with the idea of a Hurling League in the first place.
Below are the results of the Leitrim Hurling league so far:
Gortlettragh 0-16 St Marys 2-15
St Mars 1-12 Glencar/Manor 2-6
St Marys 2-5 Gortlettragh 2.-10
The remaining fixtures are as follows
1st Sept Gortlettragh V Glencar/Manor
6th Sept Glencar/Manor V St Marys
13th Sept Glencar/Manor V Gortlettragh
02-Sep-10 by Paddy O Connor – PRO – Hurling
The Leitrim Senior Hurlers had a fantastic win over South Down last weekend on a Scórline of 1-13 to 1-12. Leitrim scored a last minute goal to edge out their opponents and now advance to meet Cavan this Saturday in Kingspan Breffni Park. The match is scheduled for 12pm (E.T. if necessary).
We wish the team and manÓgment the very best of luck.
11-Jun-10 by Colette Fox – PRO
Allianz NHL Div 4 – Round 5
Monaghan 2 – 11
Leitrim 1 – 12
Lady luck certainly did not smile on the Leitrim hurlers on Sunday afternoon in Ballinamore when they took on Allianz NHL Division 4 unbeaten side and table toppers Monaghan.
Monaghan came from behind to grab a Scórcely deserved victory over Leitrim with goals by Sean Leonard and Brian Phelan in the last five minutes of an entertaining tie.
Prior to that Leitrim led this encounter from the 24th minute until Phelans strike in the 70th minute, which put the Farney men, who had been facing an unexpected defeat, ahead again. After controlling the exchanges for 46 minutes it certainly was very disappointing for Leitrim to surrender the win in the closing stages of this contest.
Despite the defeat it was undoubtedly Leitrims best all round display in their five games of the league, even though only slightly better than their come from behind win over South Down a few weeks ago in Carrick.
All the Leitrim backs performed well and curtailed the Monaghan forwards to limited Scóring opportunities until the crucial final five minutes while Vinnie McDermott at fullback and young Sean McWeeney at wing back were rock solid.
Keith Connolly turned in an excellent display at midfield while his partner Michael Poniard put in a tremendous amount of good work. All the Leitrim forwards worked hard with Ian Bermingham, Clement Cunniffe and Liam Burns to the fore.
It is hoped that all our suspended, injured and unavailable players get back to training now for the Lory Meagher Cup and build on this great hearted performance.
Leitrim: Paul McKiernan, Kevin McGrath, Vincent McDermott, David Tiernan, Morgan Quinn, Sean McWeeney, Kieran Boyle 0 – 1, Keith Connolly 0 – 2, Michael Poniard, Paraic McWeeney, Clement Cunniffe, Ian Bermingham 0 – 6(2f.), Michael Burns, Liam Burns 1 – 0, Cathal McCrann 0 – 1. Sub Kevin OConnor 0 – 1 for M. Burns (12 mins).
Referee: Ashley Stapleton (Laois).
29-Mar-10 by Paddy O Connor – PRO – Hurling
