U16 All Ireland C Final Leitrim Vs Clare:
Clare started this game very well immediately putting pressure on Leitrim Goalie Shauna Plunkett this was to be the first of a number a superb saves from Aughawillans Plunkett. Clare were quick to respond though with Aoibhainn Malone and Laura Rynne Scóring the first two points of the game. Clare attacked again but thankfully they were intercepted by Mohills Caoimhe Canning who got the ball to Roisin McHugh who in turn found Emma Guckian. Emmas shot was blocked by the Clare Keeper but she quickly won the Clare Kickout and put the ball over the bar to open the Scóring for Leitrim. Clare were awarded a penalty about 20minutes into the game and scored it. Leitrim were finally starting to play when Carmel McGovern found Aughawillans Ciana Stringer who took her shot and found the back of the net. Leitrim Built on this and Aughawillans Aileen McGuire scored two points in quick sucession to even up the scoreline. Just before Half time Leitrim really made great strides Scóring two goals in the space of two minutes Sean OHeslins Aoibheann Flynn and Aughawillans Aileen Maguire finding the net. Emma Guckian scored another point just before the half time whistle scoreline of 3-04 Leitrim to Clares 1-03. All through the First half Mohill Claire Beirne at midfield battled hard.Sean OHeslins Eilish ODowd and Mohill Caoimhe Canning were pivitol for Leitrim. Leitrim opened the second half Scóring St. Marys Emma Guckian Scóring a point. Amy Mc Loughlin and Nicole higgins were very solid at the back Eilish ODowd scored a fine point after having her shot blocked by Clares goalie. Carla Le Guen replaced Lauren Beirne but went to play in the forwards with Captain BronÓgh ORourke moving back. Clare were not giving up easily though and Orla Devitt found the back of the net after Clare had first been denied by Shauna Plunkett. Carla Le Guen scored a point from play after a great build from the back line. Clare quickly scored another goal and two points and things were getting close with only 2 points in it and everyone looking for the time remaining. Aileen Maguire scored another point from an awkward angle. Clare were on the attack again and all the Leitrim supporters were willing the referee to blow that final whistle Clares shot looked like it was going to hit the top corner of the net but thankfully just went over the bar. On the final whistle Leitrim were one point ahead. BronÓgh ORourke accepted the cup on behalf of her team and Shauna Plunkett was awarded the Player of the game.
Clare: Aoife ONeill, Rachel OToole, Sinead Considine, Joanne Howley, Sinead Quinn, Marie Foran, Roisin Considine, Laura Rynne, Aine Browne, Orla Devitt, Katie Connole (c), Grainne Harvey, Aoibhainn Malone, Carla Behan, Grainne Nolan subs used: Chloe Normoyle, Eva ODea and Nollaig Blake.
Leitrim: Shauna Plunkett, Lauren Beirne, Amy McLoughlin, Nicole Higgins, Eilish ODowd, Roisin McHugh, Aisling McNabola, Clare Beirne, Aoibheann Flynn, Carmel McGovern, Emma Guckian, Ciana Stringer, BronÓgh ORourke (c), Aileen Maguire, Caoimhe Canning. Subs Used: Carla LeGuen, Shannon ORourke and Ailbhe Clancy.
Fixtures this weekend in the Intermediate,Senior Championship and Junior Championship:
Sat |
01-Sep |
4:00pm or later |
Mohill |
IFC |
S/F |
Bornacoola |
|
v |
Sean OHeslins |
Sun |
02-Sep |
12 Noon |
Ballinamore |
IFC |
S/F |
St Francis |
|
v |
Cloone |
Sat |
02-Sep |
1:30pm |
Ballinamore |
SFC |
3 |
Kiltubrid |
|
v |
Mohill |
Sun |
02-Sep |
5:30pm |
Drumshanbo |
JBFC |
Final |
Eslin |
|
v |
Glencar/Manor B |
Sun |
02-Sep |
7:00pm |
Drumshanbo |
SFC |
3 |
Dromahair |
|
v |
St Josephs
|
Minor Fixtures for week of the 4th of September:
Mon |
03-Sep |
7:00pm |
TBC |
MFC 9 Aside |
S/F |
Drumkeerin |
|
v |
Sean OHeslins |
Tue |
04-Sep |
7:00pm |
Aughawillan |
MFC 13 Aside |
1 |
St Brigids |
|
v |
St Josephs |
Tue |
04-Sep |
7:00pm |
TBC |
MFC 9 Aside |
S/F |
Dromahair |
|
v |
FenÓgh/Cloone |
30-Aug-12 by Claire Noone PRO LGFA
Coiste na nÓg Annual Draw 2012
Coiste na nÓgWinners of prizes in the Coiste na nÓg Annual Draw which took place at our monthly meeting on Monday night (3/9/12) are as follows;
First Prize: €200 – Mary Sammon Quinn, Garadice
Second Prize: Two All Ireland Football Tickets – Gortletteragh Minor Board
Third Prize: Two All Ireland Hurling Tickets – Julie Reynolds, Aughnasheelin
Fourth Prize: Meal Voucher for Bush Hotel – Oisin Fox, Gortletteragh
Congratulations to all our winners and many thanks to the clubs and all who supported our annual fundraiser.
05-Sep-12 by Barbara Coiste na nÓg
Championship Semi Final Previews
Club FootballCheck out this video link (scroll down the page to the video link) to hear a discussion on this years Connacht Gold Senior and the GWP Intermediate Football Championships by Conor Neville, John Connolly and David Goulden of the Leitrim Observer.
04-Sep-12 by Colette Fox – PRO
GWP Leitrim Junior A Football Championship Semi Finals
Club FootballFollowing the Semi Final Open Draw for the GWP Junior A Football Championship the following are the pairings;
Dromahair v Leitrim Gaels
04-Sep-12 by Colette Fox – PRO
GWP Intermediate Championship Semi Finals
Club FootballPlease be advised that we have just been notified that the GWP Intermediate Championship Semi Finals that were initially fixed for Sunday evening next have now been changed to this Saturday evening (8th September). There is no change to the venue or throw in times.
GWP LEITRIM INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI FINALS
Saturday 8th September, 2012
04-Sep-12 by Colette Fox – PRO
Hurling News
Club HurlingStephen Dorrigan Under 13 Hurling Tournament
The Stephen Dorrigan Under 13 Hurling Tournament will be played on Saturday, 15th of September in Ballinamore at 11am. All Under 13 hurlers are invited to attend this tournament even if its their first time to play hurling. The tournament focuses on total participation and bringing the element of fun into the game.
Senior Hurling Championship Fixtures – Saturday 6th October
Cluainin Iomaint V Ballinamore Hurling Club at 4pm.
Both fixtures will be played on St. Marys GAA pitch with the Final fixed for Pairc Sean MacDiarmada on Saturday 13th October.
04-Sep-12 by Micheal Dolan Hurling PRO
GWP Leitrim Junior B Football Championship
Club FootballGWP Leitrim Junior B Football Championship
Sunday, 9th September, 2012
Fenagh St Caillins v Glencar Manorhamilton
(OFF Fenagh conceded)
03-Sep-12 by Colette Fox – PRO