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

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

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
Amhranaíocht 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 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 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

Amhranaíocht 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