AIB Connacht Club Junior Football Championship

Supporters of Leitrim GAA are reminded that Leitrim Gaels represent our County this Sunday in the AIB Connacht Club Junior Football Championship.  This is a home game for the Leitrim Junior Champions as they take on the Galway champions Ballinasloe at 2.30pm in Páirc Seán.

We take this opportunity to wish the Leitrim Gaels team and management the very best of luck as they carry the Leitrim Flag on Sunday and urge all supporters of Leitrim football to support them at the venue on the day.

 

 

18-Oct-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Top Referee for Leitrim Hurling Final

Cork referee John Sexton will make a round trip of almost 300 miles this weekend to take charge of the Leitrim Senior Hurling Championship Final.  Read the full story courtesy of the Irish Examiner

 

 

18-Oct-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Volunteer Ireland Awards

Volunteer Ireland Awards
 
Nominations are now open for the 5th Volunteer Ireland Awards. The awards are a major annual initiative to celebrate volunteering in Ireland and are coordinated by Volunteer Ireland and supported by Panadol. Now in its fifth year, the Awards aim to celebrate and recognise the thousands of remarkable people across the country who selflessly give their time and talent to benefit others and their communities.
 
Is there an outstanding volunteer within your club that goes above and beyond to help others? If so, then give them the ultimate ‘Thank You’ by nominating them for a Volunteer Ireland Award by completing the online nomination form. 
 
The closing date for nominations is October 26, so make sure that your nominee doesn’t miss out on the chance to become Irelands Volunteer of the Year.
 
For more information and to complete the online nomination form, please visit www.volunteer.ie. 

 

 

17-Oct-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Leitrim Hurling News

Leitrim Senior Hurling Final
 
The Leitrim Senior Hurling Final will take place this Saturday in Páirc Seán at 4.30pm where Cluainín Iomaint and Carrick Hurling Clubs will take centre stage.  Cluainín will look to win their first title in 52 years.
 
Under 8/Under 10 Blitz
 
Leitrim Hurling coaches Steve Feeney and Kevin McGrath have organised a hurling blitz for this Saturday 20th in Ballinamore at 11am for all Under 8s and Under 10s.  They hope that all clubs can support this. Any child who has never played hurling before or is currently playing with either the hurling clubs are encouraged to turn up.
 
Congrats Morgan
 
Congrats to Morgan Quinn on making the International Under 21 Shinty team where the cream of Irelands hurlers were picked to represent Ireland when they play Scotland on October 26th in Ennis at Doora Barefield at 7pm.
 

 

 

16-Oct-12 by Micheal Dolan – Hurling PRO

GWP Leitrim Junior A Football Championship Final

Congratulations to Leitrim Gaels who were crowned GWP Leitrim Junior A Football Champions for 2012 in Cloone today when they defeated Gortletteragh in a hugely entertaining final on a scoreline of 1-14 to 1-11.

The success of one of our long established clubs, Gortletteragh, in capturing the Intermediate Championship this year and moving on to Senior status left a vacancy to be filled in next years Intermediate Championship.  Remarkably, Gortletteragh themselves were hoping to fill the void but that was not to be as one of our youngest clubs, Leitrim Gaels will now fill the void.  Judging on todays performance they will not be found wanting in next years Intermediate Championship.  

Leitrim Gaels now represent Leitrim in the AIB Connacht Club Junior Football Championship where they meet the Galway champions next weekend (venue TBC).  

We take this opportunity to again congratulate them on winning their first major trophy since they were formed in 1997 and wish them the very best of luck on the road in Connacht.

 

 

 

14-Oct-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

World Handball Championships

World 40×20 Handball Championships
 
The World 40×20 Championships commenced on Thursday October 11th in Citywest Sports Arena with 20 Leitrim competitors taking part in all grades with some great handball on display.
 
Round 1 Results
Mens C Open Singles: Michael Busher defeated Jamie Murray 21-8, 21-12. Conor OGorman defeated Danny Reilly 21-14, 21-18, while Joel Smith defeated AlanÓguiney 21-16, 21-12.
 
Mens U23 Singles: Martin Raftery defeated Dara Cloake 21-3, 21-6. 
 
Womens Open Singles B: Marguerite Gore defeated Mary Shanley  21-7, 21-9.
 
Womens Open Singles C: Michelle Gaffney defeated Michelle Boland 13-21, 21-12, 11-7. Aine Gorman defeated Ciara McLoughlin  21-14,21-11. Martina Kilduff defeated Joanne Logan 12-21. 21-20, 11-6.
 
Boys U15 Singles:  Stephen Lalor defeated Alan Doonan 15-6, 15-7. Cormac Dwyer defeated Conor McKeon 15-12, 15-8.
 
Boys U13 Singles: David Wrynn defeated Cian Heary 15-12, 15-10.
 
Boys U11 Singles: Peadar Magill defeated Tom McKeon 15-10, 15-9. Jason OToole defeated Cormac Scollan 15-10, 15-12. Jamie Maher defeated James Wrynn 15-6, 15-8.
 
Round 2 Results   
Mens C Open Singles: Peter Reilly defeated Joel Smith 21-17, 21-15.
 
Boys U17 Singles: Aaron Scollan defeated Tyler Mesh 21-18, 21-11.
 
Boys U13 Singles: Jarlath Scollan defeated Ben Devlin    Alan Wrynn defeated Ross Bonnar 15-2, 15-4. Colin Ryan defeated David Wrynn 15-4, 15-6.
Round 3 Results
Boys U17 Singles: Ryan Harkin defeated Aaron Scollan 21-3, 21-5. 
Boys U13 Singles: Jarlath Scollan defeated Tadhg ONeill 15-14, 12-15, 11-3.  Diarmuid Mulkeerins defeated Alan Wrynn 15-8, 15-10.
Stephen Cooney defeated Martin Raftery 21-8, 21-6.

 

 

14-Oct-12 by Niall Scollan – Handball PRO

Junior A Championship Final

The eagerly awaited Junior A Championship Final takes place this Sunday at 3pm in Cloone with Leitrim Gaels and Gortletteragh meeting in the decider.

Both teams will be hoping to take the honours and move up to the Intermediate ranks in 2013.  A huge crowd is expected at the Cloone venue and we wish both teams the best of luck on the day.

Both teams were undefeated in the group stages and had comprehensive wins in their quarter and semi final games.  Gortletteragh will be hoping to add to their 2012 Intermediate Championship success and win the Junior A title for the second time in their history having last won it in 2000 while for Leitrim Gaels they will be hoping to win the title for the first time since their club was formed in 1997.

 

 

12-Oct-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Sympathy

The death has occurred of Seamus BONNER of Blanchardstown, Dublin former County Leitrim Senior Football Team Manager.  

Seamus had an illustrious playing career with Donegal spanning two decades and 129 games in the 1970s and ‘€’80s.  He was a member of the Civil Service club in Dublin, and was also one of Brian McEniff’€’s lieutenants in the early 1990s and a member of the 1992 backroom team.  A three time Ulster Senior Championship winner and along with Brian McEniff, holds the distinction of being involved in Donegal’€’s first five Ulster championship wins, three as a player and two as a mentor. Seamus managed the Leitrim Senior Footballers in the 96/97 season and his selectors were Dan Meehan and Noel Crossan and team advisor was Dr Pat O Neill.

Coiste Chontae Liatroma take this opportunity to sympathy with the Bonner family, our thoughts and prayers are with them at this difficult time.

Bonar (Bonner) Seamus, Blanchardstown and formerly of Drumlongher, Donegal Town, October 11th 2012, peacefully, after a long illness at The Mater Private. Beloved husband of Cathy and dear father of Annette, Enda, Seamus and Kevin, deeply missed by his loving family, brother Liam, daughter-in-law Ann-Marie, grandson Cillian, aunts, uncle, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and a large circle of friends and neighbours.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at his home this Saturday evening with removal to St. Brigid’€’s Church, Blanchardstown to arrive for 5pm. Funeral Mass on Monday at 11am with burial afterwards in Confey Cemetery. House
Private Please.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

 

 

11-Oct-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

U12 Blitz Day Postponed

Unfortunately, the U12 Blitz Day scheduled for this Saturday 13/10/12 has been postponed due to surface water on the Páirc Seán pitch and poor forecast for the coming days.

 

 

11-Oct-12 by Gerri Mulhern – PRO – Coiste na nÓg

Cork Referee to take charge of Leitrim Hurling Final

Cork referee John Sexton will referee Saturday week’s Leitrim Senior Hurling Championship final in Carrick-on-Shannon.

The Limerick native, who is now living in Ballyhea, will take charge of the match along with his own team of umpires from Cork and Limerick.

Glencar/Manorhamilton face Ballinamore this Saturday for a place in the final against St Mary’s of Carrick.

Sexton has previously refereed Limerick and Cork county finals, an Allianz Hurling League Final and All-Ireland minor decider.

 

 

11-Oct-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

2012 HurlingShinty International Series

The 2012 Hurling/Shinty International Series involving Ireland and Scotland takes place again this year at Senior and U21 level.

The Senior Series is played on a home and away basis and the opening game is due to take place in Bught Park, Inverness on Saturday, October 20.

The second leg takes place in Ennis on October 27 and this will be preceded by the U21 game which is due to be played on Friday, October 19 at 7pm under lights in St.Josephs Doora Barefield, Ennis.

The Irish Hurling/Shinty Senior Team is managed by John Meyler (Cork) and Michael Walshe (Kilkenny) with Gregory O’Kane (Antrim) and Jeffrey Lynskey (Galway) looking after the U21 team.

Teams are selected on the basis of two trial games and every effort is made to provide representation to the developing counties while also providing these players with the opportunity to play alongside a small group of players drawn from Tier 1 counties.

Both Senior Games will be transmitted live by TG4 at the following times;
October 20 – 1.15pm
October 27 – 2.05pm

Coiste Chontae Liatroma take this opportunity to congratulate Morgan Quinn from Aughawillan on his selection on the Irish U21 team.

U21 PANEL
Ronan McAteer (Monaghan)
Conor Corvan (Armagh)
Kevin Downes (Limerick)
Patrick Flynn (Laois)
Tony Kelly (Clare)
Niall Kilroy (Roscommon)
James King (Armagh)
Seadna Morey (Clare)
Stephen Morris (Meath)
Conal Morgan (Antrim)
Shane Nolan (captain, Kerry)
Niall O’Brien (Westmeath)
Paul O’Grady (Mayo)
Morgan Quinn (Leitrim)
Jamie Ryan (Galway)
James Toher (Meath)
Nathan Unwin (Laois)
Ollie Walsh (Kilkenny)

 

 

10-Oct-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Weekly Ladies News

St Josephs – Leitrim Senior Ladies Champions
Well done to St Joesphs on their win on Monday night last in Cloone when they were crowned the new Leitrim Ladies Senior Champions 2012.  The final was played under lights and many thanks to the grounds committee in Cloone for the use of their facilities, it is very much appreciated.  Hard luck to Mohill who fought a brave battle and really at any stage the game could have been theirs. Thanks to everyone who attended the game we appreciate your support.  Please see the Leitrim Observer for the full report and pictures.
 
Connacht Club Junior Championship:
Best of Luck to Annaduff in the Connacht Club Junior Championship in Tuam Stadium next Saturday at 2:30pm vs AnnÓghdown.
 
County Board Meeting:
This months Ladies County board meeting will be held next Monday night (15/10/12) at 9pm in Aras Padraig Drumshanbo. 
 
U12 Championships:
Well done to Annaduff and Gortletteragh on winning the 9-a-side Shield and 7-a-side Championship respectively last weekend. Photos will appear in next weeks Leitrim Observer due to space restrictions with both the mens and ladies finals this weekend just passed.  Congrats also to Fenagh on winning the U12 7 a side Shield and St Joesphs on winning the U12 11 a side title. 
 
 
 

 

 

10-Oct-12 by Claire Noone Ladies PRO