2012 Leitrim Sports Star Awards

Leitrim’s sporting heroes were honoured last Saturday evening, December 1st, when the Leitrim Sports Partnership hosted the 2012 Leitrim Sports Star Awards in the Landmark Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon.  

These awards recognises the achievements of people across different sports as well as placing a big emphasis on the role of the volunteer and recreational activities which is the ethos of Leitrim Sports Partnership. 

Leitrim GAA take this opportunity to congratulate all the GAA nominees and winners.  The GAA winners are listed below.  Well done to all concerned.

Volunteer of the Year

Paddy Connaughton Seán O’Heslin’s GAA

Sports Individual Senior

Cathal McCrannÓgortletteragh & Leitrim GAA

Men’s Team of the Year

Cluainín Iomáint Hurling Team

Ladies Team of the Year

Leitrim Ladies Senior Team

 

 

 

03-Dec-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Glencar Manorhamilton and St Manchans to contest U21 A Football Championship Final this weekend

Glencar Manorhamilton and St Manchans will contest the U21 A Football Championship Final this Sunday at 1.30pm in Páirc Seán. Both sides have had impressive runs to the final – they both have potent forward lines and mean defences as can be seen from their quarter and semi final results as listed below:

Quarter Final

Glencar Manorhamilton 4-15, Kiltoghert Gaels 1-3

St Manchans 4-17, St Francis 0-5

 

Semi Finals

Glencar Manorhamilton 4-13, Ballinamore Sean OHeslins 1-5

St Manchans 3-10, Carrigallen 0-6

 

A rip roaring contest is expected on Sunday.  

Dont miss it.

MAY THE BEST TEAM WIN.

 

 

26-Nov-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Hurling News

Cluainín Iomaint and Gortletteragh played the Minor Hurling Final last Sunday at St. Marys GAA pitch.  With near perfect weather conditions and playing surface for hurling the supporters were treated to some wonderful hurling.  In a one sided game the Manorhamilton team dominated the game in all areas of the field.  Cluainín were on a high from winning the Under 16 Championship last weekend and with senior county players of Niall McLoughlin and Kevin Clerkin showing leadership Gortletteragh just could not cope.  Gortletteragh did have the fitness and physicality but their lack of practice with the camán and sliotar was evident. Niall Beirne and Enna Madden battled hard but the elusive James Rooney and Niall McLoughlin in midfield for Manor were much too strong.  Gavin O Hagan had to be alert to make two fine saves inÓgoals for Cluainín in the second half.  Martin Monaghan, Conor O Hagan and Micheal Feely commanded the full back line while the skillful Kevin Clerkin and Ethan Clancy won every ball that came their way in the half back line.  Karl McDermott at centre half forward for Cluainín will surely be making an appearance for the county team soon.  He was instrumental in all of Cluainíns attacks.  Alan McSharry also showed some great touches at corner forward.  In total Manor had nine players on the score sheet which shows that it was by no means a one man show.  Final score Cluainín Iomaint 4.13 Gortletteragh 0.03.
Well done to Cluainín Iomaint who are setting the standard for others to follow making a clean sweep winning the Under 16, Minor and Senior Championships.

 

 

26-Nov-12 by Micheal Dolan – Hurling PRO

Junior Scór

Scór Season is starting off this weekend with the semi-finals. Saturday 1st December will be held in St Marys Hall in Carrick on Shannon at 5pm and Sunday 2nd in the Community Hall in Ballinamore at 3pm. Clubs should contact Maura Mulvey with entries before Friday 30th.

Dances excluded from this years competition:
Rince Foirne: Cross Reel, Trip to the Cottage & The 8 Hand Jig
Rince Seit: Longford Set, The Roscommon Lancers & Cavan Reel Set

Best of luck to all competitors involved.

 

 

26-Nov-12 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

North Leitrim Scór na mBunscoileanna Winners

The North Leitrim night of Scór na mBunscoileanna took place in the Bee Park Centre Manorhamilton on Friday night last.

The winners were:

 

Trath na gCeist:            Gaelscoil Cluainín A & B (Tie)

Solo Singing:                 Mairéad Ni Fhearghusa Gaelscoil Cluainín B

Instrumental Music:        Gaelscoil Cluainín B

Solo Dancing:                Romai McMorrow, St Clares

Recitation:                    Caoimhe nÓg Ualghairg, Gaelscoil Cluainín A

Solo Music:                   Tara Ni hAgáin, Gaelscoil Cluainín A

Rince Sean Nós:             Mairéad Ni Fhearghusa Gaelscoil Cluainín B

Ballad Group:                 Ardvarney NS

 

Cormac MacGiolla Shield for the best overall school from the 3 nights was won by Gaelscoil Cluainín.

 

 

 

26-Nov-12 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

2012 Leitrim Club Grounds of the Year

Drumkeerin GAA Club have been awarded the Leitrim Club Ground of Year award for 2012.  Well done to all associated with the club.  They now go forward as the Leitrim representatives in the Connacht Club Grounds of the Year Awards.  

 

 

25-Nov-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

U21 success for Dromahair

Congrats to Dromahair who were crowned the 2012 U21 B Leitrim Football Champions on Saturday in Drumshanbo.  They defeated neighbours Drumkeerin on a scoreline of 2-8 to 1-5.  

Well done to all the team and management.

 

 

25-Nov-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Gallogly Catering ACL Division 2 League Final

Hearty congratulations to Gortletteragh who were crowned the Gallogly Catering ACL Division 2 winners today when they defeated neighbours Bornacoola in a close and entertaining contest on a scoreline of 0-10 to 0-13.  

It has been a great year for the Gorletteragh club as they also won the Intermediate Championship and their minors were part of the successful Fenagh/Gortletteragh team who won the Minor A Final.

Well done Gortletteragh.

 

 

25-Nov-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Gallogly Catering ACL Division 2 League Final

Bornacoola and Gortletteragh make a welcome return to Division 1 league football next season having finished as the top two teams in Division 2 this year.  This Sunday they meet in the Gallogly Catering All County Division 2 League Final at 2.00pm in Páirc Seán to decide on the destination of the Division 2 League trophy.  

A look at the two teams 

Bornacoola have the advantage of playing in the senior championship this year where they topped their group and were unfortunate to go out at the quarter final stages to the eventual champions Melvin Gaels, a game they lost by a solitary point.  Most pundits would consider them to be one of the top senior championship sides in the County.  

Gortletteragh on the other hand come into this game as the 2012 GWP Leitrim Intermediate Champions and make a welcome return to senior championship football next year.  Their performance in that championship and the subsequent Connacht Club Intermediate Championship at the end of October drew many admirers from within and outside the County.

In the League the two teams met at the Bornacoola grounds way back on the 4th of March whenÓgortletteragh recorded a 0-7 to 1-8 away win.  Its all to play for on Sunday in the League Final.  This game is set to be an intriguing contest between two teams brimming with talented players.  

CanÓgortletteragh do the League and Championship Double or will the Bors bring their much respected championship form to the table and put a halt to the double?

BE THERE TO EXPERIENCE THE LATEST MEETING …………………….. WHEN NEIGHBOURS MEET!

 

 

 

22-Nov-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Sympathy

Coiste Chontae Liatroma CLG regret the death of Michael Kenny.

Michael made a significant contribution to his club Carrigallen and to Leitrim GAA with notable contributions through his involvement with underage development.

Coiste Chontae Liatroma CLG extend sympathies to his wife Mary, daughter Collette, sons Stephen, Anthony, Darren and Ciarán, his sisters and extended family.

Funeral Announcement and Arrangements

Michael Kenny of Aughawillen, Carrigallen, Leitrim

At the Mater Hospital, surrounded by his loving family (after a long illness bravely borne).
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary (nee Coen) daughter Collette, sons Stephen, Anthony, Darren and Ciarán, sisters Veronica (Ballinamore) Evelyn, Deirdre and Eleanor (USA) Frances (Lucan) and Leah (Croom), uncle, aunts, father-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends.

Reposing at his residence from 12 noon until 4.30pm this Wednesday afternoon. Family time before removal which will arrive to St. Marys Church, Carrigallen at 8.15pm.  Funeral Mass on Thursday morning 22nd November at 11am followed by burial in adjoining cemetery.  Family flowers only please.  Donations if desired to The Leukaemia Trust, c/o St. Jamess Hospital, Dublin 8

 

 

20-Nov-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Championship Honours for Glencar Manorhamilton

Congratulations to Glencar Manorhamilton who were crowned the GWP Leitrim Junior B Football Champions for 2012 in Páirc Seán today (Sunday 18th Nov) when they defeated St Marys on a final scoreline of 2-10 to 1-3.  Both teams contributed to a very entertaining contest with attractive, open play on display from both sides.  The Man of the Match Award was awarded to Glencar Manors centre forward Evan Sweeney and team captain Cian McManus lifted the Cup on behalf of the Glencar Manorhamilton team and to the obvious delight of their large number of supporters.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18-Nov-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

GWP Leitrim Junior B Football Championship Final

St Marys and Glencar Manorhamilton contest the GWP Leitrim Junior B Football Championship Final this Sunday (18th Nov) at 2pm in Páirc Seán.

Both teams will be well familiar with each other having already met in the group stages where St Marys recorded a 1-8 to 0-6 Group 1 win on the 2nd of September.  St Marys ended up topping the group unbeaton on 6 points with Manor in second place on 4 points.

Both teams play open, attractive football so an entertaining contest is on the cards.  May the best team win.

Throw in 2pm in Páirc Seán (extra time if necessary).

 

 

17-Nov-12 by Colette Fox – PRO