Celebrating 40 Years of Scór

Celebrating 40 Years of Scór

 

 

26-Jan-09 by Sean o Suiilleabhan

Gaeltacht Scholarships

Gaeltacht Scholarships

Leitrim Co Board GAA is offering Gaeltacht Scholarships to Leitrim boys and girls as part of their promotion an ghaeilge.

These grants are open to registered and paid-up club members only, boys or girls. There will be twelve grants in all available. Coiste Scór Liatroma sponsors four of these grants which are confined to young people who participated in Scór na nÓg this year. Anyone who received a scholarship in previous years is not eligible to apply again.

There will be an oral interview conducted in February and the successful candidates make their own arrangements to attend a college of their choice. When they return they can claim their scholarship money on production of evidence of having successfully completed the course.

Application forms can be had from the Secretary of any GAA club or from Sean Ó Suilleabháin, Oifigeach Cultúir agus Teanga, (071- 9644227)
Beidh na hiarratais freisin le fail i ngach meanscoil sa Chontae.

The closing date for applications is Friday 30 January 2009.

 

 

21-Jan-09 by Sean o Suiilleabhan

Two wins for Leitrim at Connacht Scór na nÓg

Leitrim qualified for the All Ireland Scór na nÓg Finals in two events at the Connacht Scór na nÓg Finals in Claremorris on Saturday. In Rince Foirne Glencar/ManorhamiltonÓgave a great performance and it was no surprise when they were declared winners. Glencar/Manorhamilton last reached the All Ireland Finals in this event in 2004.

In Bailéad Ghrúpa, Ballinamore Seán OHeslins were the winners. Again they were clear cut winners and they will be back in the final again having got that far last year.

It was a memorable visit to Claremorris as the wind and rain howled throughout the journey down to the Mayo town. The full list of winners was as follows:

Rince Foirne: Leitrim – Glencar/Manorhamilton
Amhranaíocht: Sligo – St Marys
Ceol Uirlise: Galway – Corofin
Aithriseoireacht: Roscommon – St Dominics
Bailéad Ghrúpa: Leitrim – Seán OHeslins
Trath na gCeist: Roscommon – Ballinameen
Nuachleas: Galway – Mountbellew/Moylough
Rince Seit: Galway – Abbeyknockmoy

 

 

19-Jan-09 by Sean o Suiilleabhan

Scór na nÓg Finals a Great Success

Scór na nÓg Finals a Great Success

The County Finals of Scór na nÓg took place on last Sunday in the Bee Park Centre, Manorhamilton. Fourteen clubs were on stage as almost 160 participants provided the best in Irish cultural activity, music, song, dance etc. It was a wonderful occasion with a packed hall and great entertainment for the audience.

The Roscommon adjudicators had a job to do to settle on winners, as the standard was very high in all events. Apart from all of the winners receiving Scór medals, all participants received a Scór na nÓg certificate indicating that they had participated in the County Finals.

All of the awards were presented by Noeleen Leddy who herself represented Leitrim and her club Glencar/Manorhamilton in Recitation in the Connacht Scór na nÓg Finals in 1990 and 1991. In the latter year Noeleen won the Connacht title and represented Leitrim in the All Ireland Scór na nÓg Finals in the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin. Noeleen has since worked with Shannonside and North West Radio as well as with RTE. She is currently working with Mint Productions and was the Producer on the recent successful series of programmes on the life of Bertie Ahern. The whole presentation of the finals was excellent and credit must go to Fear a Tí for the night, Karl McCartin from Drumreilly who did an excellent job. The Bee Park Centre is also an excellent venue for the Finals. Overall, Scór na nÓg in Leitrim is a credit to the clubs and Coiste Scór Liatroma for the effort they put in to the event.

The Cormac MacGiolla Shield for Club na Bliana was won by the Seán OHeslins club and was presented to Sean OHeslins Oifigeach Cultúir agus Teanga, Brid Sullivan.

The winners who now proceed to the Connacht Finals in Claremorris on Saturday week, 17 January are as follows.

Rince Foirne: Glencar/Manorhamilton

Amhranaíocht Aonair: Shauna McGovern, Carrigallen

Ceol Uirlise: Dromahair

Aithriseoireacht: Niamh McHugh, Eslin

Bailéad Ghrúpa: Seán OHeslins

Trath na gCeist: Fenagh

Nuachleas: Seán OHeslins

Rince Seit: Fenagh Naomh Caillin

 

 

 

06-Jan-09 by Sean o Suiilleabhan

Forty Years of Scór Sinsear

Forty Years of Scór Sinsear

At the conclusion of Saturday nights event the Cathaoirleach of Coiste Scór Liatroma, Seán O Suilleabháin, pointed out that 2009 is the 40th year of Scór and it is hoped to have the maximum amount of clubs taking part this year. All 24 Leitrim clubs have taken part in Scór at some time or other but the task now is to get them all to take part for the 40th year.

It is also planned to run a commemorative concert with winners in various events from various years taking part.

 

 

06-Jan-09 by Sean o Suiilleabhan

Scór na nÓg Finals

The County Finals of Scór na nÓg take place on next Sunday, January 4, in the Bee Park Centre, Manorhamilton starting at 3.00. No less than fourteen clubs will be on stage as almost 160 participants provide the best in Irish cultural activity, music, song, dance etc.

It has been a great year for Scór in Leitrim so far with a very successful Scór na mBunscol also. The winners will go forward to the Connacht Finals in Claremorris in two weeks time.

The line up for the Co Finals on Sunday is as follows

Rince Foirne: Drumreilly, Glencar/Manorhamilton, Aughnasheelin, Ballinamore
Hurling

Amhranaíocht Aonair: Drumreilly, Eslin, St Josephs, Naomh Muire

Ceol Uirlise: Carrigallen, Leitrim Gaels, Dromahair, Glencar/Manorhamilton

Aithriseoireacht: Aughnasheelin, Eslin, Carrigallen, Bornacoola A

Bailéad Ghrúpa: Aughnasheelin, Seán OHeslins, Bornacoola A, Mohill

Trath na gCeist: Bornacoola, Fenagh, Fenagh Handball, Eslin, Ballinamore C

Nuachleas: Aughawillan, Seán OHeslins ,Bornacoola A, Bornacoola B

Rince Seit: Fenagh Naomh Caillin, Aughnasheelin, Seán OHeslins, Aughavas

 

 

28-Dec-08 by Sean o Suiilleabhan

Scór na nÓg Results

Sixteen clubs took part in the two nights of Scór na nÓg last Saturday and Sunday. There were big numbers on stage on both nights particularly the second night in Carrick on Shannon.. Aughavas took part this year while Ballinaglera and Annaduff took part last year but not this year, so there was one club less but, overall, the number of items on stage was up slightly on last year. The entertainment was wonderful and a credit to the club mentors who coached the youngsters.

Some years ago the big numbers were in the relatively easy to organise events like Trath na gCeist, Amhranaíocht Aonair, Aithriseoireacht and less numbers in the dancing and group events. It is gratifying to see that the event with the biggest numbers this year was Rince Foirne with 18 groups taking part. Events such as this take a lot of time so it is great to see this level of involvement.

The winners who have qualified for the County Finals in Manorhamilton on Sunday 4 December are as follows:

Rince Foirne: Drumreilly, Glencar/Manorhamilton, Aughnasheelin, Ballinamore
Hurling

Amhranaíocht Aonair: Drumreilly, Eslin, St Josephs, Naomh Muire

Ceol Uirlise: Carrigallen, Leitrim Gaels, Dromahair, Glencar/Manorhamilton

Aithriseoireacht: Aughnasheelin, Eslin, Carrigallen, Bornacoola A

Bailéad Ghrúpa: Aughnasheelin, Seán OHeslins, Bornacoola A, Mohill

Trath na gCeist: Bornacoola, Fenagh, Fenagh Handball, Eslin, Ballinamore C

Nuachleas: Aughawillan, Seán OHeslins ,Bornacoola A, Bornacoola B

Rince Seit: Fenagh Naomh Caillin, Aughnasheelin, Seán OHeslins, Aughavas

 

 

11-Dec-08 by Sean o Suiilleabhan

Scór na nÓg

Scór na nÓg starts this weekend with two big nights in Ballinamore and Carrick on Shannon. There are big entries from 16 clubs and four clubs will qualify for the final in each of the eight disciplines. On Saturday evening proceedings will start at 6.00pm promptly in Ballinamore and on Sunday, St Marys Hall Carrick on Shannon is the venue and it starts at 5.00.

The line up of clubs is as follows

Saturday in Ballinamore: Leitrim Gaels, Aughavas, Carrigallen, Aughnasheelin, Seán OHeslins, Drumreilly, Mohill and Aughawillan.

Sunday in Carrick on Shannon: Dromahair, Glencar/Manorhamilton, Eslin, Kiltubrid, Fenagh, Allen Gaels, St Marys, Bornacoola

 

 

 

30-Nov-08 by Sean o Suiilleabhan

Scór news

Scór na mBunscoileanna finishes

The final night of Scór na mBunscoileanna took place in Manorhamilton on Friday last and was a great success. This was a new venture in that it was the first time to run a Scór na mBunscoileanna event specifically for North Leitrim schools and it was very well supported and greatly appreciated by all in attendance. Five schools took part: St Clares, Manorhamilton, Four Masters, Kinlough, Leckaun, Gaelscoil Chluainín and Glenfarne.

In order to promote Scór na mBunscoileanna there were a few differences between the event in Manorhamilton and the South Leitrim events. Schools were allowed to put in unlimited items in all events and there was no adjudication or no winners declared except in Trath na gCeist. St Clares School were particularly well represented and they had no less than eight teams in Tráth na gCeisteanna plus two from Four Master, Kinlough. One of the St Clares teams won by one mark from Four Masters. All the participants got certificates in recognition of having taken part, so there were no disappointed participants. Bhí se ana dheas, freisinÓgaelscoil Chluainín a fheiceáil agus bhí Nuachleas deas acú ann agus bhíodar páirteach i gceithre roinn den chlár.

This year was another year of great progress for Scór na mBunscoileanna. The number of schools participation was up from 16 last year to 19 this year. Míle buíochas do na múinteoirí go háirithe agus do gach duine a chabhraigh.

Scór na nÓg

Scór na nÓg is now less than three weeks away and all entries must be with Maura Mulvey by this Friday 21 November. There is a slight change to the time for the second day of Scór na nÓg due to the Co Convention being on the same day. It will start at 5.00pm on the Sunday in St Marys Hall Carrick on Shannon. The Saturday night will start at 6.00 in Ballinamore.

 

 

17-Nov-08 by Sean o Suiilleabhan

Scór na mBunscoileanna

There were two big nights of Scór na mBunscoileanna in Carrick on Shannon and Ballinamore last Thursday and Friday night. Fourteen schools took part between the two nights and there is a further night in Manorhamilton on this coming Friday night starting at 6.30pm.

There were 50 different items on stage on the Thursday night in Carrick and 49 in Ballinamore and the winners in each event on both nights were presented with medals. On the two nights the halls were packed to capacity and some wonderful entertainment was provided.

The winners on Thursday night were

Trath na gCeisteanna: Fenagh

Rince Foirne: Bornacoola

Amhranaíocht Aonair: Elisa Bruen, Leitrim

Grúpa Ceoil: Leitrim

Rince Aonair: Clara Reid. Bornacoola

Aithriseoireacht: Sive Sweeney, Leitrim

Nuachleas: Aughavas

Ceol Aonair: Cian Wrynn, Fenagh

Bailéid Ghrúpa: Mohill

Rince Seit: Aughnasheelin

On the Friday night the standard was equally good and both events were a credit to the teachers who prepared their students for the various events. The winners in Ballinamore were as follows:

Trath na gCeisteanna: Drumlea

Rince Foirne: Drumlea

Amhranaíocht Aonair: Paula Kiernan, Carrigallen

Grúpa Ceoil: Carrigallen

Rince Aonair: Julie Reynolds, Aughnasheelin

Aithriseoireacht: Aaron ODonnell, Aughnasheelin

Nuachleas: Aughnasheelin

Ceol Aonair: John FinnÓgan, Carrigallen

Bailéid Ghrúpa: Ballinamore Girls N.S

Rince Seit: Ballinamore Girls N.S.

Bhronnadh Sciath Chormaic Mhic Ghiolla ar Scoil Charraig Álainn mar an Scoil ab fhearr ins na comórtais.

 

 

 

09-Nov-08 by Sean O Suilleabhain

Scór na mBunscoileanna starts this week

Scór na mBunscoileanna

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 with Tráth na gCeisteanna. 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: Aughavas, Gortletteragh, Mohill, Leitrim, Bornacoola
Drumcong and Fenagh

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

Next week there will be a further North Leitrim event for schools in North Leitrim. Venue and date will be confirmed next week.

 

Scór na nÓg

Entry forms have now been circulated to all club Scór officers and entries should be in by 21 November. Clubs are reminded that the age limit for Scór na nÓg is under 17 on the 1st January 2009. Participants must be from the parish or club area.

 

 

04-Nov-08 by Sean O Suilleabhain

Scór news

Scór na mBunscoileanna

There has been a slight change to the Scór na mBunscoileanna arrangements. The dates remain the same but the venues have been swapped. On Thursday 6 November the venue is St Marys Hall, Carrick on Shannon and on Friday 7 November the venue is Ballinamore. There are a couple of North Leitrim schools interested in taking part in a North Leitrim event on Wednesday 5 November. However we would like to hear from other North Leitrim schools even if they only took part in a few solo items. Please contact Maura Mulvey by this weekend if your school are interested.

Scór Officers meeting

All club Scór Officers are reminded of the general meeting in Páirc Seán MacDiarmada on Friday 24 October at 8.00pm. It is very important that all Scór officers attend. This is the 40 year of Scór Sinsear and it is hoped to make it one of the best years of Scór Liatroma.

 

 

22-Oct-08 by Sean O Suilleabhain