News just in – Leitrim have won two All Ireland titles in Killarney.
Glencar/Manorhamilton have won the Figure Dancing. This is their third All Ireland title in this event.
Aisling Sammon representing Aughnasheelin has won the Solo Singing at her first appearance in the All
Ireland Finals. Well done to our winners and our other representatives who did us proud.
We look forward to a full report from Killarney when the celebtrations die down!
09-Apr-11 by Colette Fox – PRO
Big night in prospect for Leitrim at All Ireland Scór Finals in Killarney
Whatever the results may be at the end of the night, next Saturday will be a big night for Leitrim in Killarney at the All Ireland Scór Sinsear Finals. With five items from four clubs, Leitrim will once again have the biggest representation there. A year ago, Leitrim had six items in the finals and Bornacoola scooped an All Ireland title in Trath na gCeisteanna.
Leitrim are at present in third place in the All Ireland Scór Sinsear roll-of-honour with 21 All Ireland titles. Tyrone are on 22 and Galway on top with 24. Best of luck to all Leitrim competitors agus tá súil againnÓgo mbeidh Liatroim ar barr ag an deireadh.
Connacht Representatives:Â
Rince Foirne : Glencar/Manorhamilton, Leitrim
AmhranaÃÂocht Aonair:Â Aisling Sammon, Aughnasheelan, LeitrimÂ
Ceol Uirlise:Â Dromahair, Leitrim
Aithriseoireacht:Â Mick Rock, Roscommon
Bailéad Ghrúpa: Mountbellew- Moylough, GalwayÂ
Traith na gCeist:Â Claremorris, Mayo
Nuachleas:Â Sean OHeslins, Leitrim
Rince Seit:Â Glencar/Manorhamilton, Leitrim
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06-Apr-11 by Scor
Leitrim Co Board is able to offer two half-scholarships (value €450 each) to two boys who are GAA members to Coláiste Ó Direáin, which is situated on Inis Mór, Aran Islands. The grants are sponsored by the College itself. The grants are for the course from 24 July to 14 August. Anyone interested in applying for these grants please write to Máire Ni Mhaoilbhlia, Oifigeach Cultúir agus Teanga, Coillte na Sionnach, Achadh na Sileann, Béal an Átha Móir, Co Liatroma, roimh 25 Márta 2011 or e-mail to irishculturalofficer.leitrim@gaa.ie.
15-Mar-11 by Colette Fox – PRO
Another incredible night for Leitrim in the Connacht Scór Finals in Elphin, Co Roscommon on Saturday night scooping 5 of the 8 titles. Seán O Heslins record 16th win in the novelty act category at Connacht level, with 5 All-Ireland titles under their belt, they are heading to the INEC hoping for a 6th. Best of luck in the All Ireland finals to all concerned as Leitrim competitors and supporters prepare for the long journey to Killarney. Tickets for the All Ireland Finals in the INEC Killarney on Saturday 9th April must be ordered in advance. All tickets are non-refundable and must be ordered through your clubs Scór officer by Friday 18th March.
Connacht winners:
Rince Foirne : Glencar/Manorhamilton, Leitrim
Amhranaíocht Aonair: Aisling Sammon, Aughnasheelan, Leitrim
Ceol Uirlise: Dromahair, Leitrim
Aithriseoireacht: Mick Rock, Roscommon
Bailéad Ghrúpa: Mountbellew- Moylough, Galway
Tráth na gCeist: Claremorris, Mayo
Nuachleas: Seán OHeslins, Leitrim
Sean Os: Roscommon/ Mayo (Tie)
Rince Seit: Glencar/Manorhamilton, Leitrim
14-Mar-11 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor
Breaking News – Leitrim win 5 titles in the Connacht Sinsear Scór Finals held in Elphin, Co Roscommon tonight.
The Leitrim winners were;-
Figure Dance – Glencar/Manorhamilton
Instrumental Music – Dromahair
Solo Singing – Aisling Sammon, Aughnasheelin
Novelty Act – Ballinamore Sean OHeslins
Set Dance – Glencar/Manorhamilton
A full report from our Scór Officer will issue in due course. Well done to all our representatives who as always did Leitrim proud.
12-Mar-11 by Colette Fox – PRO
All-Ireland Scór na nÓg Finals Results
Connacht had two winners in the All-Ireland Scór na nÓg Finals which took place last Saturday 19th February in the TF Royal Hotel & Theatre, Castlebar.
Congratulations to Anthony KavanÓgh from Claremorris and the Abbeyknockmoy Set Dancing team who both won All-Ireland titles in their respective categories. Well done also to the other clubs that represented Connacht at the weekend; Castlebar Mitchels-Mayo, St. Farnans- Sligo, St. Dominics- Roscommon and Mountbellew-Moylough- Galway.
The full results from the weekend are as follows:
Rince Foirne – Boherbue;
Solo Singing – Anthony KavanÓgh;
Instrumental Music – Edendork;
Recitation – Aoibhinn ONeill;
Ballad Group – Saul;
Novelty Act – Lissycasey;
Question Time – Allenwood;
Set Dancing – Abbeyknockmoy
11-Mar-11 by Colette Fox – PRO
The finest traditional Singers, Dancers, Storytellers and Musicians from throughout the province will converge on the Elphin Community and Sports Centre in Co. Roscommon on this Saturday evening at 6pm for the Connacht GAA Scór Sinsear Finals. It promises to be a great evening of entertainment and all are welcome.
11-Mar-11 by Collette Fox – PRO
There was great entertainment at the Leitrim Scór Finals in Ballinamore on Saturday last. The first ever Leitrim Sean Nos title was won by Brendan Reynolds, Aughnasheelan, a very momentous occasion. The Leitrim representatives will take the stage in the Connacht Finals in Elphin on Saturday next 12th March, at 6pm sharp.
The following were the winners in the different events:
Rince Foirne : Glencar/Manorhamilton
AmhranaÃocht Aonair: Aisling Sammon, Aughnasheelan
Ceol Uirlise: Dromahair
Aithriseoireacht: Louise Staunton, Bornacoola
Bailéad Ghrúpa: Glencar/Manorhamilton
Traith na gCeist: Bornacoola
Nuachleas: Sean OHeslins
Sean Os: Brendan Reynolds, Aughnasheelan
Rince Seit: Glencar/Manorhamilton
The Cormac MacGiolla Shield for Club na Bliana was won by Glencar/Manorhamilton and was presented by Ailbhe Mc Gill to Claire McMorrow. The very best of luck to all our Leitrim Finalists in Elphin.
09-Mar-11 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor
The Leitrim heats of Seachtain na Gaeilge quiz took place last Friday 18th February in the new clubhouse in Allen Gaels.
Congratulations to Sean O’Heslins, Bornacoola and Allen Gaels who came out on top.
Wishing them the best of luck in representing the County this Thursday 9th March in the Connaught finals in Ballyhaunis.
Scór Sinsear semi final is being held this coming weekend Saturday 26th February. The venue is St Mary’s Hall, Carrick-on-Shannon starting at 7pm sharp. Could all clubs have the names of their competitors ready on the night.
23-Feb-11 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor
The All-Ireland Scór na nÓg Finals take place in the TF Royal Theatre, Castlebar next Saturday, February 19th, at 2pm. It promises to be a great day of entertainment for all the family and it will feature the best young Dancers, Singers, Musicians, Actors, and the brainiest young people, from the four provinces.
Connacht will be represented by the following Clubs, Castlebar Mitchels, Claremorris, St. Farnans Co. Sligo, Abbeyknockmoy, St. Dominics Co. Roscommon and Mountbellew-Moylough. It promises to be a great day of entertainment and an opportunity to escape all the talk of "doom and gloom" and elections for a few hours. The competitionÓgets under way at 2pm and tickets, priced at €20, will be on sale at the Box Office.
The Connacht GAA Scór Committee have got four pairs of tickets to give away. For your chance to win simply answer the following question:
"In what county is Castlebar?"
Send the answer, along with your contact number, to Scór.connacht@gaa.ie before 6pm on Friday
16-Feb-11 by Colette Fox – PRO
Scór Sinsear – Semi final February 26th St Marys Hall Carrick on Shannon at 7pm
County Final in Community Centre Ballinamore March 5th at 7pm
Connacht Final in Community Centre Elphin on March 12th (time to be confirmed)
All Ireland final in Cill Airne April 9th (time to be confirmed)
Seachtain na Gaeilge Quiz in Allen Gaels Clubhouse on February 18th at 8 pm
As always your support would be greatly appreciated.
10-Feb-11 by Colette Fox – PRO
Scór Sinsear county semi final was held last Saturday 26th in St Marys Hall, Carrick-on-Shannon. With election fever in the air, unfortunately the full count was not reached in some of the categories, however huge efforts were made by some of the clubs and the performances were certainly entertaining. Sean Nos dancing was introduced for the first time in Scór history this year, although entries were not superb, there was a first with Vera Neuer a German native taking part for Bornacoola
The County Final will be held this Saturday 5th March in Ballinamore Community Centre at 7pm sharp. The qualifiers are as follows:
Rince Foirne:
Sean OHeslins, Glencar Manorhamilton, St Marys
AmhranaÃocht Aonair:
Dromahair, Drumkeerin, Glencar/Manorhamilton, Sean OHeslins, Aughnasheelan
Ceol Uirlise:
Glencar/Manorhamilton, Aughnasheelan.
Aithriseoireacht:
Sean OHeslins, Bornacoola, Ballinaglera, St Marys
Bailéad Ghrúpa:
Glencar/Manorhamilton, Kiltubrid
Nuachleas:
Aughnasheelan, St Marys, Sean OHeslins, Kiltubrid
Trath na gCeist:
Bornacoola, Ballinamore, Sean OHeslins, St Marys
Sean Nos Dancing:
Aughnasheelan, Bornacoola
Rince Seit:
Fenagh, Glencar/Manorhamilton
02-Feb-11 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor
