Leitrim Handball News

Connacht 60×30 Championship
 
Action in the Connacht 60×30 Championship continued at the week-end with the Singles Championship at semi-final stage. There were five Leitrim Handballers in action: Martin Raftery (Intermediate), Leo Logan (Junior), Joel Smith (Junior B), Barry McDonagh (Junior C) and Ed Lee (Emerald Masters). Despite playing some top class handball none of Leitrims finest progressed to the finals. The Intermediate semi-final was played on Friday night in Williamstown between Drumshanbos Martin Raftery and Ollie Conway (Williamstown). This was Rafterys first time to play in the Intermediate Championship and he took the game to the experienced Conway, losing the first game 21-17, taking the second with a comprehensive win 21-9, but narrowly lost the tie break 21-18. In the Junior semi-final Leo Logan came up against a stronger Denis Creighton (Roscommon) in Roscommon on Saturday losing on a score line of 21-15, 21-14. The Junior B semi-final was played in Collooney between Joel Smith and Jason Earlis with the Sligo man taking the game 21-11, 21-15. In Junior C Barry McDonagh took on Mayos Aidan Connachton in Castlebar where he was defeated on a score line of 21-8, 21-10. To round off a disappointing week-end for Leitrims handballers Ed Lee was defeated in the Emerald Masters semi-final by Michael Hearty (Mayo), after taking the match to a tie break losing the first game 21-8, winning the second one 21-18, he lost the tie break 21-12.
The 60×30 Doubles semi-finals are fixed for this week-end with Leitrim having home advantage. The Intermediate pairing of Martin Rafery and Donal Wrynn, and Minor pairing of Jarlath Scollan and Alan Wrynne play in Fenagh on Sunday with a start time of 3.00pm where they face Galway opposition.

 

 

16-Aug-16 by Niall Scollan – Leitrim Handball

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One Wall Nationals

The One Wall Nationals were played in the Breafy House Sports Arena at the weekend. Jarlath Scollan U17, Paul Flynn U13, Cormac Scollan U15, Darren Wrynne U11 and Alan Wrynne U17, all from Fenagh Handball Club who played in the tournament. In U17 Alan Wrynne was defeated by Corks Michael OMalley, while Jarlath Scollan reached the quarter final where he was defeated by last years winner Tadhg ONeill. In U15 Cormac Scollan reached the Plate Doubles Final with Magomed Yakhyeav, which they lost narrowly to Cahir Monroe and Thomas OConnor. Paul Flynn and Darren Wrynne were both narrowly beaten in their opening games and went on to play in their respective plate competitions.

 

 

04-Jul-16 by Niall Scollan – Leitrim Handball

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40×20 Junior Nationals

The 40×20 Junior Nationals were played over the week-end at Galway venues. Cormac Scollan (U15B) reached the last 4 in his section, losing the semi-final to Anthony Carroll (Mallow, Cork) in a tie break 8-15, 15-6, 6-11. Having a bye to the last 16 Cormac got a walk over from Enda Lawless (Galway). He met Philip Doran (Co Down) in the quarter final and defeated him on a score line of 15-5, 14-15, 11-6. Jarlath Scollan (U17) came up against World U17 champion Danial KavanÓgh (Wexford) in the final 16 and was defeated 8-15, 2-15. 

 

 

21-Apr-16 by Niall Scollan – Leitrim Handball

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Leitrim Senior 40×20 Final

The Leitrim 40×20 Senior Final was played in Drumshanbo at the weekend between Drumshanbos Leo Logan and Fenaghs Jarlath Scollan, with Leo Logan taking the title on a score line of 21-8, 21-16. With a mixture of youth and experience, this was a top class final, with a fantastic display of all the skills of handball. In the first game Logan set down a marker with top class finishing and superb serving to put the game out of Scollans reach. In the second game Scollan took control, and like Logan in the first, surged ahead with some superb kills. Logans greater experience showed and he tied the game at 16 each, before forging ahead to take victory. 

 

 

12-Apr-16 by Niall Scollan – Leitrim Handball

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Connacht 40×20 Juvenile B Semi-Finals 
 
The Juvenile B semi-finals were played in Collooney and Bofield Co. Mayo on Saturday with players from Fenagh and Drumshanbo Handball Clubs taking part.
There was one Leitrim winner on the day, Drumshanbos Ciaran McMorrow (Boys U12) who defeated Galways Yann OMaille on a score line of 15-6,15-4. He now goes forward to the Connacht finals to be played this week-end in Castleconnor and Bofield. The Handballers taking part were; Darren Wrynne  U11, Ciaran McMorrow U12, Ronan McMorrow U13, Edel ODonnell U13, Caolan McDermott U14, Fergal Moran U15, David Gallagher and Garreth Gilmartin U15 Doubles.  

 

 
 
 

 

 

07-Mar-16 by Niall Scollan – Leitrim Handball

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Connacht 40×20 Junior Finals

The Connacht 40×20 Junior Finals were played in Collooney on Sunday with Leitrims Barry McDonagh taking the Junior C title with a comprehansive win over Mayos Ronan McNea on a score line of 21-14, 21-3. With a good win in the first game, Barry cruised to victory completely dominating the second match to take the title. There was no joy for Leo Logan in the Junior B Final where he lost out to Diarmuid McDonagh on a score line of 21-10, 21-14.
 
Connacht Juvenile 40×20 Championship
 
There was one semi-final in the juvenile championship played at the weekend, with Fenaghs Cormac Scollan up against Ballymotes Connor Finn in U14 singles, with the Sligo player emerging victorious on a score line of 15-6, 15-8. Fenaghs U14 doubles pairing of Fergal McLoughlin and James Wrynn have a bye to the final to be played this weekend in Newport, Co. Mayo where they take onÓgalways James Cummins and Enda Collins

 

 

24-Feb-16 by Niall Scollan – Leitrim Handball

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Connacht 40×20 Championship

Leitrims handballers were in action at the weekend, with semi-finals played in Minor, Junior B and Junior C.
 
In the Minor semi-final Jarlath Scollan took on Diarmuid Mulkerrins (Galway) in Moycullen on Sunday with the Galway man emerging victorious on a score line of 21-14, 21-10. The first game was played at a very high intensity with the lead changing hands several times and both players were locked at 14 each. After a long rally the Galway man prevailed and powered on to close out the first game. Mulkerrins, who also won the All-Ireland U17 Colleges title recently, proved too strong in the second game and secured his place in the minor final.
 
The Junior semi-finals were played in Collooney on Sunday. In Junior B Leo Logan took on Jason Earlis (Sligo) and came away victorious on a score line of 21-19, 21-9. In a very tight first match, where both players served up a great game of handball Leo carved out a victory and dominated the second match to secure a place in the final. In the Junior C semi-final Barry McDonagh took on Sligos Michael Bruen and booked his place in the final with a 21-16, 21-20 win. As the score line suggests both games were very tight, but the Leitrim player kept the momentum from the first game and took the second one by the slimest of margins.

 

 

15-Feb-16 by Niall Scollan – Leitrim Handball

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CONNACHT CUMANN na mBUNSCOL FINALS
The Connacht finals were played in Moycullen on Sunday where Ciaran
McMorrow and Ronan Moran (St Patricks NS Drumshanbo) took silver in
the boys U13 Doubles competition. Also taking part were Daniel
McLoughlin, Caoimhe McDermott, Leah Smith and Sarah Wrynn, all U13
singles and doubles (St Caillins NS Fenagh).

CONNACHT COLLEGES FINALS
The Connacht Colleges Finals were played in Moycullen and Invern on
Saturday. Leitrim players taking part were Cormac and Jarlath Scollan,
Ballinamore CS, Evan Foley, Emmet Moran, David Gilmartin and Fergal
Moran, Drumshanbo VS. Galway provided the opposition in the
semi-finals and proved too strong for the Leitrim compeditors.

CONNACHT40X20 CHAMPIONSHIP
The Connacht championship commences this weekend with Jarlath Scollan
(Minor), Martin Raftery (Junior), Leo Logan (Junior B) and Barry
McDonagh (Junior C) all in action. Jarlath Scollan and Martin Raftery
play in Moycullen and Leo Logan and Barry McDonagh are set to play in
Lisacull

 

 

08-Feb-16 by Niall Scollan – Leitrim Handball

Leitrim Colleges 40×20 Finals

 
Leitrim Colleges 40×20 Finals

The Leitrim Colleges 40×20 Junior Finals were played in Drumshanbo on Sunday between Ballinamore CS and Drumshanbo VS. In Boys Junior Cormac Scollan (Ballinamore CS) had a comprehensive win over Gareth Gilmartin (Drumshanbo VS), taking the title on a scoreline of 15-2, 15-4. In Boys Junior Doubles Drumshanbos David Gallagher and Fergal Moran overcame the challenge of Fergal McLoughlin and James Wrynn (Ballinamore CS) by the narrowest of margins, 15-6, 1-15, 15-14. A superb start by the Drumshanbo doubles set the tone for the first game. With fantastic serving and fully in control during the rallies they eased to victory.The second game was a complete reversal with the Ballinamore CS boys taking charge, they won easily to take the match to a tie-break. With both sets of players having  comprehensive wins under their belts, the tie break lived up to all expectations, with an exceptional display of the skills of handball. The game went right down to the wire with some fantastic rallies, excellent finishing and flawless serving. The Drumshanbo duo regained serve 14-13 down, and went on to secure victory 15-14.
The Connacht Colleges Finals are set for Invern and Moycullen inÓgalway on Saturday, where Edel ODonnell, Sean Lynch,. Evan Foley and Emmett Moran (Drumshanbo VS) First Year singles and doubles, and Jarlath Scollan (Ballinamore CS) Intermediate will also compete.

 

 

02-Feb-16 by Niall Scollan – Leitrim Handball

Leitrim Cumann na mBunscol 40×20 Finals

Leitrim Cumann na mBunscol 40×20 Finals

The Leitrim finals were played in Drumshanbo on Sunday with children from four schools taking part: St Patricks NS Drumshanbo, St Caillins NS Fenagh, St Manchans NS Mohill and St Josephs NS Aughavas. The winers on the day were Danial McLoughlin U13 (St Caillins NS), Ciaran McMorrow and Ronan Moran U13D (St Patricks NS), Caoimhe McDermott U13 (St Caillins NS), Leah Smith and Sarah Wrynn U13D (St Caillins NS), Luke Bohan and Aidan Mulligan U11D (St Manchans NS), Caoimhe Maguire u11 (St Josephs NS). Paddy McLoughlin U11 (St Caillins NS) had a bye. A special word of thanks to Martin and Joanne Logan who ran off  the finals in a very efficient manner.

 

 

27-Jan-16 by Niall Scollan – Leitrim Handball

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The Connacht Colleges 60×30 Semi-Finals were played at the weekend.

Leitrim had 2 players taking part from Ballinamore Community School, Cormac Scollan and David Wrynn. In the Junior semi-final Cormac Scollan defeated Connor Finn (Colaiste Mhuire, Ballymote) pictured above, on a score line of 10-15, 15-12, 15-6.The Connacht finals are set for this Sunday November 15 in Moycullen Co. Galway.

David Wrynn was defeated by Diarmuid Mulkeerins (St Marys Galway) in the Intermediate semi-final.

 

 

 

09-Nov-15 by Niall Scollan – Leitrim Handball

Connacht Handball 60 x 30 Championship

Connacht 60×30 Championship

This week sees the return of Donal Wrynn to competitive inter county handball action when he teams up with Martin Raftery in the Connacht 60×30 Intermediate Doubles Championship semi-final. This is a formidable combination with Wrynn, who took the  2012 All-Ireland Minor title in 40×20 and Minor Doubles title in 60×30, while Raftery won the 2014 All-Ireland Junior 60×30. They take on a very strong Roscommon pairing of Niall McGrath and Mark Nally in St Comans Roscommon tomorrow (Thursday) evening at 7.30.
     Other Leitrim players in action this week are Leo Logan and Jamie Murray who take on Dennis Creighton and Sean Jennings (Roscommon) in the 60×30 Junior Championship semi-final, and Barry McDonagh who faces Matt Kenny (Galway) in the Junior C Final.

 

 

14-Sep-15 by Niall Scollan – Leitrim Handball