Leitrim LGFA “Dress to Impress” Fashion Show
Leitrim Ladies Gaelic Football Association are holding a “Dress to Impress” Fashion Show in the Landmark Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon on Thursday 27th February at 8pm. There will be fabulous spot prizes and a few surprises thrown in. Tickets are €10 each and are available through your local club.
17-Feb-14 by Leitrim GAA
Leitrim Ladies appoint new Manager
At a meeting of Leitrim Ladies County Board Martin Dolan (former St Josephs Manager) was ratified as intermediate Manager 2014 with his assistant Manager Brid Dolan from Cavan.
The new Manager requests to start off the new year in Leitrim ladies football with a clean sheet and he would like all clubs to send in the names and phone numbers of all interested players to take part in the Leitrim ladies panel 2014 as soon as possible.
18-Dec-13 by Clare Noone RunaÃ
17-Sep-13 by Clare Noone Leitrim Ladies PRO
11-Jul-13 by Colette Fox – PRO
Now in its third year,the Juice Plus 10k Dawn run / walk will take place at 6am in Carrrick on Shannon on June 22nd 2013.
All details on www.runireland.ie. The route is similar to last year with the starting point on the Castlecarrow Road (beside the Aldi store Dublin Rd.). Register on the morning from 5am (€10 entry fee.) Walkers, Joggers and Runners all welcome.
Licence approved by AA Ireland.
In addition to prizes for the winning male and female participants, there lots of spot prizes. This early morning event has become very popular so come along and experience the fun for yourself. Lets have 400 participants in this Carrick 400 early morning event. Proceeds from the event in aid of Leitrim Ladies GFA.
The organising committee are very grateful to Damian and Olive Brennan, Cloone, providers of the Juice Plus Product sponsorship – the perfect partner for the Dawn Run Further details http://www.juiceplus.com
14-Jun-13 by Barry McPadden
Leitrim Ladies take to the field this Sunday in Tarmonbarry in the first round of the Connacht Intermediate Football Championship. Throw in at 2.30pm and the ladies would greatly appreicate support on the day.
Best of luck to the team and management.
10-May-13 by Colette Fox – PRO
The Minor ladies are taking on neighbours Roscommon at 6pm on Saturday in Ballinamore. This game is being kindly sponsored by Scollans Gala Drumshanbo – a huge thanks to them.
12-Apr-13 by Claire Noone PRO LGFA
This weekend is a very busy one in Ladies County football. It starts with the Major fundraiser of Monster Bingo in the Landmark Hotel at 8:30pm onÓgood Friday. Single Books are €10, Double Books €15 and they are available from any of the Ladies Clubs in the County. With a Jackpot Prize of €1000 It should be a great night.
The County U14 Team are playing Roscommon on Saturday evening at 5pm in Drumshanbo (provisionally). This is their first game of the year and we wish them all the very best. There is a great spread of U14 players from the different clubs around the County and we hope you will all come and support these young ladies.
25-Mar-13 by Clare Noone Leitrim Ladies
Tipperary 3-1 v Leitrim 5-07 Tesco Home Grown Division 3 Round 3
Tesco Home Grown Division 3 Round 3 took place this weekend with Leitrim travelling to Borrisoleigh Co Tipperary to take on Tipperary Ladies in what promised to be a tough encounter. From the outset and with a strong wind Tipperary had all the possession and had managed to clock up 3-02 with goals from Aisling McCarthy, Sheelagh Carew and points from Patricia Hickey. Leitrim’s only response being a point from Aine Tighe after Roisin Fowley was awarded a free. Leitrim had it all to do and the back line was suffering from the intense pressure of the Tipperary forwards. Mairead Stenson found her feet and burst out of the back line passing the ball to Roisin Fowley who quickly scored a point. Tipperary were quick to respond with Patricia Hickey pointing over the bar. Tipperary moved the ball extremely quickly and again they found the posts this time Mairead Morrissey taking her point. Leitrim finally got there chance with Anna Conlon finding Aine Tighe. Aine’s shot resulted in a goal and this was just the lift Leitrim needed. Roisin Fowley was unlucky to see her shot go wide after a great play from her sister Sinead and clubmate Erin Farrell. Tipperary hadn’t forgotten there Scóring boots and they scored another two points coming from Patricia Hickey and Sheelagh Carew. Half time score of Tipperary 3-08 Leitrim 1-03 and Leitrim had it all to do in the second half.
Leitrim were first back out on the field and playing with the wind in the second half Niamh Tighe quickly pointed the ball over the bar after a great pass from Deirdre Ward. Deirdre, who worked tirelessly all day, was instrumental in what happened next for Leitrim as she found Roisin Fowley and she scored another point from play. Tipperary next scored their first of only two points in the second half this one coming from Mairead Morrissey. Laura O’Dowd replaced Aine Heslin on the Leitrim team. Shortly after this Aine Tighe who had two backs marking her all day, managed to get her foot to a ball which ended in a goal. This was the lift Leitrim needed. In the break in play, Joice Cunningham replaced Kirby Gilgunn. In the next play, a great run from Mairead Stenson saw her off-load to Aine Tighe, who orchestrated a one-two with Laura O’Dowd and her final shot hit the back of the net. Leitrims hopes were alive with the score now reading Tipperary 3-09 Leitrim 3-05 with at least ten minutes remaining on the clock and Leitrim were only getting going.
Aine Tighe and Laura O’Dowd teamed for a great partnership again with Aine the supplier this time and Laura the scorer of a brilliant point. Sinead Fowley, another Leitrim player who just keeps on working, racing up and down the field was rewarded when her shot went over the bar. Good pressure from the Leitrim defence led by Sharon Kerrigan and Mary Farrell defending with all there might held Tipperary at bay and again Deirdre Ward fielded a great high ball in the centre of the field, she passed to Laura O’Dowd who netted for the visitors. Laura was on a roll, playing one of the best games of her career and she followed with another point from play. Tipperary finished the Scóring with a point to leave the final score Tipperary 3-10 Leitrim 5-07.
Leitrim delighted with this win proving that they will stand up to any challenge set. This game will stand to them in the weeks to come with Sligo, Armagh, Longford and Down still to play. Leitrim’s next game is at home to Sligo on the 3rd of March.
Tipperary: Helen Kennedy, Brid Condon, Catriona Walsh, Niamh Lonergan, Anne O’Dwyer, Claire Carroll, Barbara Ryan, Jennifer Grant, Aoife Ryan, Sheelagh Carew, Mairead Morrissey, Orlagh Walsh, Aisling McCarthy, Patricia Hickey, Shauna Ryan.
Leitrim: Michelle Guckian, Mary Farrell, Enya McWeeney, Sharon Kerrigan, Kirby Gilgunn, Mairead Stenson, Clare Owens, Sinead Fowley, Deirdre Ward, Niamh Tighe, Anna Conlon, Aine Heslin, Roisin Fowley, Erin Farrell, Aine Tighe. Laura O’Dowd for Aine Heslin. Joice Cunningham for Kirby Gilgunn.
18-Feb-13 by Claire Noone PRO LGFA
17-Feb-13 by Clare Noone Leitrim Ladies PRO
Leitrim 1-11 Wexford 1-07
Leitrim Ladies continued their good start to the Tesco Home Grown National League Division 3 when they accounted for a youthful but talented Wexford side in St Lomans GAA Grounds, Mullingar. Both teams adapted well to the St Lomans 3G pitch and the game was played at a furious pace. The difference between the sides was the greater discipline of the Leitrim rearguard and the free taking of Aine Tighe who scored 1-08. Seven points from frees and a penalty. Wexford were in the game up until the very end and it was not until the 29th minute when Leitrim got the insurance score and a 4-point lead that you could be certain that they would take full points.
Wexford started the Scóring in the 3rd minute after a sustained attack. Ellen O’Brien went to ground and Catherine Doyle pointed the free from 25 metres. In the 6th minute Aine Tighe opened Leitrim’s account with a well struck free way out on the left. A brilliant Leitrim move involving Sinead Fowley, Anna Conlon and Mairead Stenson was finished by Aine Tighe to put Leitrim ahead. Leitrim were now dominating possession in the middle third but scores were hard to come by as several attempts went narrowly wide, but good approach play by Deirdre Ward and Aine Tighe saw Roisin Fowley point from an acute angle.
In the 12th minute a brilliant block by Mary Farrell who was outstanding on the day led to Aine Tighe bearing down onÓgoal but she was fouled. Aine Tighe scored the resultant penalty superbly to put Leitrim 5 points up. Leitrim continued to dominate possession but Wexford defended in numbers. Then Wexford came back into the game when a Clara Donnelly quick free was worked into Ali Evered who got behind the Leitrim cover and gave Leitrim keeper Michelle Guckian little chance. Wexford then had a few more chances that they could not put away. In the 20th minute Aine Tighe pointed a free after Roisin Fowley was fouled. Enya McWeeney blocked a certain score but Clara Donnelly got possession and pointed. Kirby Gilgunn came raiding up the right played the ball to Erin Farrell who fed Deirdre Ward who fired over from 35 metres. Aine Tighe added 2 more frees while Michelle Guckian saved well from Rosie Lawlor to leave Leitrim leading at the break 1-07 to Wexford’s 1-02.
Wexford kept Leitrim waiting for the start of the second half and from the throw in Ali Evered scored in front of the goals. Wexford continued to take the game to Leitrim and were rewarded with a Roisin Murphy point. At this time Wexford seemed quicker to the ball as they tried to reduce the deficit further. Eventually the Leitrim players reached to the higher intensity that Wexford had brought to the second half and a brilliant selfless run by Sharon Kerrigan found Aine Heslin in space who scored from close in to steady the Leitrim ship. Aine Tighe and Katie Redmond exchanged frees as the game swung from end to end. Clare Donnelly now operating at full forward finished of a Wexford move that started in their own back line. With Clare Owens, Anna Conlon and Sinead Fowley winning a lot of breaking ball the final delivery let Leitrim down and Scóring opportunities were hard to come by.
Another Redmond free in the 21st minute left only 2 between the sides. With the game really up for grabs the tackling was relentless on both sides. Aoife McAuliffe pulled of an excellent save from Laura O’Dowd then Erin Farrell kicked wide under pressure. However another flowing move ended when Aine Tighe was pulled down and she pointed the free from 35 metres. With less than 2 minutes to go another move initiated by Mairead Stenson saw Michelle Heslin brought to ground with Aine Tighe firing over the free which was the last score of the match. Wexford came looking for a goal but got little change out of the Leitrim rearguard and Leitrim finished deserved winners by 4 points.
Leitrim had excellent performers in Mary Farrell, Clare Owens, Sinead Fowley, Anna Conlon Deirdre Ward and Aine Tighe while Wexford had Clara Donnelly, Katie Redmond Maeve Quill and Roisin Murphy
Two wins from two games means Leitrim have put themselves in an excellent position to do well again in this Division. This Sunday they travel to Tipperary to take on one of the favourites for the Division. If the Leitrim Ladies can improve their performance by a couple of percent, they have every chance of rattling Tipperary. There is a solid look about this Leitrim team and if they can unearth another score getter they will be a very serious threat to the rest as the season unfolds.
Leitrim
Michelle Guckian, Mary Farrell, Enya McWeeney, Sharon Kerrigan, Kirby Gilgunn, Mairead Stesnson, Clare Owens, Sinead Fowley, Niamh Tighe, Deirdre Ward (0-01), Anna Conlon, Aine Heslin (0-01), Roisin Fowley, Erin Farrell, Aine Tighe (1-08).
Subs: Laura O’Dowd for Roisin Fowley (0-01), Michelle Heslin for Niamh Tighe
Wexford
Mary Rose Kelly, Linda Casy, Mary O’Neill, Marguerite Doyle, Maeve Quill, Catriona McCabe, Maeve Kehoe, Roisin Murphy (0-01), Kelly Kearney, Kate Caulifield, Clara Donnelly (0-02), Rosie Lawlor, Ellen O’Brien (1-00), Catherine Doyle (0-01), Ali Evered (0-01)
Subs: Katie Redmond (0-02) for Catherine Doyle, Sharon Kehoe for Kelly Kearney, Aoife Tormey for Linda Casy
13-Feb-13 by Clare Noone Leitrim Ladies PRO
Tesco HomeGrown National Football League Division 3
Wicklow 0-03 Leitrim 4-18
The Leitrim ladies got their Tesco HomeGrown National Football League Div 3 campaign off to a good start with an impressive victory over a poor Wicklow in Dunlavin on Sunday last. Leitrim have most of the core panel from last year and Manager Gerry Ballantine has introduced some new talent as well. The Leitrim players moved well and supported each other well in the heavy underfoot conditions.
Wicklow attacked from the throw up and Michelle Guckian had to be at her best to tip a Lucy Mulhall shot from 15m onto the crossbar however Erin Murphy was first to react and pointed for Wicklow. After good work from Deirdre Ward and Kirby Gilgunn the ball was given to Aine Heslin who drew the Wicklow cover and Rosin Fowley scored with ease. Aine Tighe then had a shot saved on the line but 2 minutes later Aine Heslin pointed to put Leitrim ahead. After several near misses Niamh Tighe finished a well worked move for the first goal of the game. Lucy Mulhall got her name of the scoreboard with an excellent point from 20m in the 9th minute.
On the 10th minute a Mairead Stenson intercept lead to Leitrim’s second goal which Aine Tighe finished with style. Leitrim were now dominant from their half back line up and the writing was on the wall for Wickow. A well worked 45 lead to an Erin Farrell point to push Leitrim further ahead. With good ball being delivered by Anna Conlon and Sinead Fowley into the inside line Roisin Fowley added 2 more points. On a rare attack for Wicklow Michelle Guckian pulled of a wonderful save from Laura Hogan but Leitrim went straight up the field in a 5 player move that was finished with aplomb by Aine Tighe, Aine Tighe had a goal chance right after but her shot came of the post. By half time the game was over has a contest as Leitrim lead 2-12 to 0-02
While Leitrim dropped their intensity a little in second half Wicklow plugged away to the very end and brought the game to Leitrim in the second half with Jackie Kinch and Lauren Ahern working very hard. In the third minute Roisin Fowley linked up with Aine Tighe to score. A tremendous run by Sinead Fowley set her sister Roisin for another score. In the 42nd minute Aine Tighe was put through after excellent work by Clare Owens and Sharon Kerrigan who were marauding up the left, however Sarah Hogan pulled her down and Aine scored the resultant penalty with the score now reading 3-15 to 2 points. Wicklow carried the game to Leitrim but there was no way through as Enya McWeeney and Mary Farrell and Kirby GilgunnÓgave them little room for any chances. Entering the final quarter Laura O’Dowd finished to the net after a defence splitting pass by Anna Conlon. Wicklow goalkeeper Emer Miley made two excellent saves later while at the other end Amy Murphy almost chipped Michelle Guckian for a goal. Leitrim tagged on another 3 points while at the death Lucy Mulhall pointed a free for Wicklow to leave the final score Leitrim 4-18 Wicklow 0-03.
The highlights of the Leitrim performance was the link play especially between Roisin Fowley and Aine Tighe the tackling of Mairead Stenson the workrate of captain Deirdre Ward and the running of Sinead Fowley and the vision of Anna Conlon. Best for Wicklow was Lucy Mulhall and Niamh Reid.
This is a much needed win to start Leitrim on track for the season ahead. While the win, admittedly against a weakened Wicklow team, will boost Leitrim’s confidence. The team performance was solid without being spectacular and the backline will see more difficult tests ahead.
Manager Gerry Ballantine while happy with the win knows only too well on the areas Leitrim will need to improve on. He will know a lot more about his charges this Sunday when Leitrim take on Wexford in a home game. Wexford lost out to Tipperary in round 1.
Teams and scorers
Leitrim:
Michelle Guckian, Mary Farrell, Enya McWeeney, Sharon Kerrigan, Clare Owens, Mairead Stenson, Kirby Gilgunn,, Deirdre Ward, Sinead Fowley (0-01), Niamh Tighe (1-01), Aine Tighe(2-06, Aine Heslin (0-01), Anna Conlon, Eirin Farrell (0-02), Roisin Fowley (0-05). Subs: Laura O’Dowd (1-02) for Aine Heslin, Vanessa Gallogly for Sharon Kerrigan, Joyce Cunningham for Erin Farrell, Sinead Tighe for Aine Tighe and Olivia Gilmartin for Kirby Gilgunn.
Wicklow:
Emer Miley, Tara Costello, Sarah Hogan, Rebecca Fusciardi, Lorana Fusciardi, Sarah Miley, Aine Byrne, Jackie Kinch, Niam Reid, Lauren Ahern, Laura Hogan, Eadoinne Lenihan, Erin Murphy (0-01),Lucy Mulhall (0-02) Amy Murphy.
05-Feb-13 by Clare Noone Leitrim Ladies PRO
