Archive for category: Scór

For the first time since 1994, Leitrim left the Connacht Scór na nÓg Finals last
Saturday evening without winning anything.

On the night it was no surprise as the Leitrim entries just seemed that little
bit behind. The closest Leitrim got was in the Trath na gCeist where
Bornacoola were in second place just 6 marks behind the Sligo champions.
Fenagh Set Dancers could not have been far behind either. However,
Leitrims level of participation was as high as ever this year and no doubt
Leitrim will be back.

Now it is on to Scór Sinsear and preparations are underway in most clubs.

25-Jan-11 by Scor Liatroma

The County Finals of Scór na nÓg are in Manorhamilton this Sunday 9th starting at 3.00pm. This is the great annual gathering of the best young talent in the County displaying their ability at Irish Cultural entertainment. The winner of each category will go forward to the Connacht Finals in Castlebar, Co Mayo on the 23rd of January.

The line up for Sundays event is as follows:
Rince Foirne:
Sean OHeslins A, Drumreilly A, Drumreilly B, Glencar-Manorhamilton
Amhranaíocht Aonair:
Aughnasheelin, Fenagh, Leitrim Gaels A, Leitrim Gaels B, St Marys B
Ceol Uirlise:
Leitrim Gaels B, Fenagh, Dromahair, Carrigallen
Aithriseoireacht:
Drumreilly, Mohill, Aughnasheelan, Fenagh
Bailéad Ghrúpa:
Carrigallen, Leitrim Gaels, Fenagh, Aughnasheelan, Mohill
Trath na gCeist:
Bornacoola, Fenagh, Kiltubrid, Sean OHeslins B
Nuachleas:
Carrigallen, Fenagh, Bornacoola, Sean OHeslins, Aughnasheelan
Rince Seit:
Fenagh A, Fenagh B, Aughnasheelan, Sean OHeslins A

Scór Sinsear
As soon as the County Scór na nÓg finals are complete, clubs will be directing their attention to Scór Sinsear. The semi finals this year will take place on Friday 25th Febuary in Mohill and Saturday 26th in Ballinaglera, with the County Final to be held on Saturday 5th of March.

04-Jan-11 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

The county semi-finals due to take place last Saturday and Sunday was rescheduled due to bad weather and road conditions. It will now takes place this Friday in St Marys Hall Carrick-on-Shannon at 7pm and Saturday at 4pm in the community centre in Ballinamore. Wishing all competitors the best of luck and safe journey to the venue. Please contact your club Scór co-ordinator or Runai Maura Mulvey for further updates.

06-Dec-10 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

The two semi finals of Scór na nÓg take place this weekend in Carrick-on-Shannon on Saturday 4th and in Ballinamore on Sunday 5th. Both evenings promise a feast of entertainment with 16 clubs taking part.

The clubs involved please take note of your venue, details are as follows:

St Marys Hall, Carrick on Shannon, Saturday 4th- 5.00pm:
Kiltubrid, Mohill, St Marys, Leitrim Gaels, Drumkeerin, Annaduff, Bornacoola, Glencar/Manorhamilton & Aughavas

Ballinamore Hall, Sunday 5th – 3.00pm:
Dromahair,Sean OHeslins, Aughnasheelan, Fenagh, Carrigallen, Drumreilly & Aughawillan.

Any last minute entries please contact Runai Maura Mulvey for venue details.
Wishing all of the competitiors the very best of luck and safe travel to the competition in this frosty weather.

28-Nov-10 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

Scór na mBunscoileanna takes place this coming week with rounds in St Marys Hall, Carrick on Shannon on Thursday night and in Ballinamore on Friday night. Both evenings start at 6.00 sharp. Schools are reminded that dancing groups are to perform in their school uniforms and not in dancing costumes.

The schools taking part are as follows:
Thursday in Carrick: Drumcong, Carrick Marist Girls scool, Leitrim Village, Bornacoola and Carrigallen.

Friday in Ballinamore: Ballinamore Boys, Ballinamore Girls, Drumlea, Drumeela, Aughawillan, Aughnasheelin and Fenagh.

The North Leitrim event for schools is unfortunatly not going ahead this year, anyone from that area wishing to participate is welcome to take part on stage in Carrick on Thursday night the 4th November.

 Wishing all of the schools the very best of Luck.

01-Nov-10 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

A Historic win for the Bornacoola question time team with full marks of 60. Aidan Dockery, Liam Rabitte and Louise Staunton nailed the All-Ireland title with pride and exquisite knowledge after years of being pipped at the post, it made for a satisfactory and elating win. The other 5 acts through from Leitrim were not as fortunate. Glencar – Manor were strong as ever but the 8 ladies from Spa, Co Kerry danced their way to the podium in the judges eyes. Recitation was a close call between Louise Staunton from Bornacoola with her moving rendition of "the man who never had a visitor" but Paul Mescal from Maynooth clinched the title with his comedy act. Instrumental music was won by our neighbouring county Fermanagh, the derrygonnolly club seen off our own note perfect Leitrim Gaels. Ballad Group was the shocker of the evening with Clara from Offaly winning the title for the second year running, despite the standard being tooth and nail in this competition, it was felt that our very own St Marys had the crown but it was not to be. Novelty Act was also a tight one with very different aspects of comedy coming through the four provinces, Sean OHeslins performed to their usual witty and well delivered high standard won the audience vote but Mullingar Shamrocks lifted the title.
Overall it was a fantastic weekend with the Leitrim contingent occupying their favourite room in the Gleneagle on the Saturday night and the music and song went on to the small hours of the morning, which helped greatly to celebrate the bors fantastic win and soothe the disappointment of the results for the other 5 clubs.

Results:
Figure Dancing – Spa, Co Kerry
Solo-Singing – Claire Igoe, Corofin, Co Galway
Instrumental – Derrygonnolly, Co Fermanagh
Recitation – Paul Mescal, Maynooth, Co Kildare
Ballad Group – Clara, Co Offaly
Question Time – Bornacoola, Co Leitrim
Novelty Act – Mullingar Shamrocks, Co Westmeath
Set Dancing – Abbeyknockmoy, Co Galway

26-Apr-10 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor