Window Dressing?
They say that the All Ireland Senior Football Championship is really only starting now, almost as if the provincial and qualifier games were only a bit of window dressing to pass the Summer. It’s down to the really big boys now. Not too many players who have sweated blood to make the last four would be too enamoured with the thought that were just cannon fodder to keep the championship ticking over for a few months.
Likewise in Leitrim, every player feels he has played his part to date in the Connacht Gold Senior or the Glenfarne Wood Products Intermediate campaigns. The possibility of championship success has eluded some, but there is still a lot to play for! And that means that the clubs need their supporters just as much this weekend as ever – so don’t let your local heroes down, turn out and get behind your team.
Connacht Gold Senior Football Championship
A few years ago it would have been unthinkable that four teams like Kiltubrid, Carrigallen, Ballinamore and Drumreilly would be locked in a senior relegation battle, but the pendulum of power has swung and so it is. There will be little for pep talks in their dressing rooms over the weekend.
The drive for five is a mantra around Manorhamilton, but they have a resurrecting Allen Gaels to deal with on the way; Melvin Gaels are looking good, but the Borrs have their eye on the Fenagh Cup for a few years now; St. Mary’s will remember the county final of a few years ago, as will Mohill, so it will be dog eat dog there, while who would ever write off Aughawillan in any grade, though coming up against a strong Annaduff fifteen. Anyone who can make a confident call on any of those Quarter Finals should be heading for the bookies.
GWP Intermediate Football Championship
The relegation battles in Intermediate are hard to call too. Melvin Gaels and Glencar Manorhamilton are sizing each up at senior, so their lower grade sides will want to help the bragging rights, while both Aughavas and Drumkeerin will be playing their hearts out to hold on to their status and keep their club spirits high.
The Intermediate Quarter Finals must have been hand picked, because we have big guns against big guns and neighbour against neighbour.
Gortletteragh and Cloone; Glenfarne/Kilty and Ballinaglera; Fenagh and Aughnasheelin certainly tick all the boxes for local passion and then the Eslin and Dromahair clash should produce a likely eventual champion – but it would be unwise to bet on that either, everything’s in the melting pot.
Where else would you want to be this weekend than in the midst of it all – as a matter of fact neutrals are spoiled for choice – while supporters of the teams in action will be wishing they could be in a few venues at the same time, to get a peek at possible future opposition.
In any event, get yourself to a game, nothing beats being there and rest assured that every clash will be much more than just window dressing!
23-Aug-12 by Colette Fox – PRO
Annaduff’s Maxim Gilmartin shines in the Shannonside Handball League Finals.14th January 2025 - 7:00 pm
Leitrim Claim First 60×30 Minor Title
HandballLeitrim Claim First 60×30 Minor Title
Last week-end saw two Leitrim handball sets of doubles in All-Ireland action Minor Doubles Shane Doonan and Donal Wrynn and Ladies Junior B Doubles Ciara McLoughlin and Mary Shanley.
Leitrim lay claim to a first ever GAA Handball All Ireland Minor Softball Doubles championship crown in Abbeylara on Saturday to the delight of their large travelling support Corks Michael Hedigan and Daniel Relihan battled hard for court space but in the end the class and power of Donal Wrynn really stood out on this occasion. The Fenagh clubman delivered eye-catching looming range shooting with both hands and with his partner, Shane Doonan, chasing down anything on the right,they powered to a convincing 21-14, 21-12 win. The Fenagh duo were simply a class above their opponents, with Doonan in top form killing the ball whenever he got the opportunity.
On Sunday Ciara McLoughlin and Mary Shanley took on Kilkennys Denise Doyle and Megan Clifford in the Ladies decider but unfortunately the Kilkenny ladies came out on top on a score line of 21-11, 21-18. The first game slipped away from the Leitrim pair as they couldnt get to grips with the Kilkenny girls serves. The second game was a must win for Leitrim to force a tie-break and with some great serving and rallies it looked like the Leitrim pair were going to win, leading at one stage by 8 aces, but it wasnt to be Leitrims day and Kilkenny just edged ahead to take the game by 3 aces.
All-Ireland 60×30 Minor Final
Donal Wrynn takes on Limericks Padraig Quish in The M Donnelly 60×30 All-Ireland Minor Final in Abbeylara on Saturday at 1.30, his third Minor Final of the year.
27-Aug-12 by Niall Scollan – Handball PRO
Connacht Gold Senior Football Championship
Club FootballThe Connacht Gold Senior Football Championship Open Draw for the Semi Final games did not take place in Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada this evening owing to a draw in the quarter final meeting between Aughawillan and Annaduff played in Páirc Seán this evening.
26-Aug-12 by Colette Fox – PRO
GWP Leitrim Intermediate Football Championship
Club FootballGWP Leitrim Intermediate Football Championship 2012
Semi Finals
Gortletteragh V Glenfarne Kiltyclogher
Aughnasheelin V Dromahair
GWP Leitrim Intermediate Football Championship 2012
Relegation Final
Aughavas v Melvin Gaels
26-Aug-12 by Colette Fox – PRO
GWP Leitrim Junior A Football Championship
Club FootballGWP Leitrim Junior A Football Championship 2012.
Quarter Finals
Leitrim Gaels v Annaduff
Gortletteragh v Ballinamore SOH
St. Marys v Allen Gaels
Mohill v Dromahair
GWP Leitrim Junior A Football Championship 2012
Relegation Semi Finals
Drumkeerin v Bornacoola
Carrigallen v Kiltubrid
26-Aug-12 by Colette Fox – PRO
Important Notice
Club FootballImportant Notice
Melvin Gaels have conceded this evenings GWP Intermediate Football Championship match against Glencar Manorhamilton scheduled to have been played this evening in Drumshanbo at 7pm.
26-Aug-12 by Colette Fox – PRO
Change of Venue for GWP Junior A Championship 8th Place Play Off game
Club FootballPlease Note:
We have just been advised of a change of venue for Sundays (26th August) GWP Junior A Championship 8th Place Play Off game between Drumkeerin and Ballinamore Sean OHeslins.
The game is now switched from Kiltubrid to:
Páirc Seán venue
on SUNDAY 26th August
throw in time of 1pm.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
25-Aug-12 by Colette Fox – PRO
Open Draw for Connacht Gold Senior and GWP Intermediate Football Championship Semi Finals
Club FootballThe Connacht Gold Senior and GWP Intermediate Football Championships 2012 Open Draws for Semi Final games will take place in Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada this Sunday 26 August at 8.30pm (subject to no draw in any of the quarter final games).
Club Chairperson or Secretary welcome to attend.
25-Aug-12 by Colette Fox – PRO
GWP Junior A Championship 2012
Club FootballThe GWP Junior A Football Championship 2012 Open Draw for the Quarter Final games will take place in Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada this Sunday 26 August at 8.30pm.
Club Chairperson or Secretary welcome to attend.
25-Aug-12 by Colette Fox – PRO
Change of Date Venue and Time for GWP Intermediate Quarter Final
Club FootballPlease Note:
We have just been advised of a change of date, venue and time for the weekend GWP Intermediate Quarter Final match between Glenfarne Kiltyclogher and Ballinaglera.
The game is now switched from Drumshanbo to:
LEITRIM GAELS venue
on SUNDAY 26th August next (not Saturday)
throw in time of 1pm.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
25-Aug-12 by Colette Fox – PRO
Leitrim Club Championships Previews – Where else would you want to be this weekend than in the midst of it all!
Club FootballWindow Dressing?
They say that the All Ireland Senior Football Championship is really only starting now, almost as if the provincial and qualifier games were only a bit of window dressing to pass the Summer. It’s down to the really big boys now. Not too many players who have sweated blood to make the last four would be too enamoured with the thought that were just cannon fodder to keep the championship ticking over for a few months.
Likewise in Leitrim, every player feels he has played his part to date in the Connacht Gold Senior or the Glenfarne Wood Products Intermediate campaigns. The possibility of championship success has eluded some, but there is still a lot to play for! And that means that the clubs need their supporters just as much this weekend as ever – so don’t let your local heroes down, turn out and get behind your team.
Connacht Gold Senior Football Championship
A few years ago it would have been unthinkable that four teams like Kiltubrid, Carrigallen, Ballinamore and Drumreilly would be locked in a senior relegation battle, but the pendulum of power has swung and so it is. There will be little for pep talks in their dressing rooms over the weekend.
The drive for five is a mantra around Manorhamilton, but they have a resurrecting Allen Gaels to deal with on the way; Melvin Gaels are looking good, but the Borrs have their eye on the Fenagh Cup for a few years now; St. Mary’s will remember the county final of a few years ago, as will Mohill, so it will be dog eat dog there, while who would ever write off Aughawillan in any grade, though coming up against a strong Annaduff fifteen. Anyone who can make a confident call on any of those Quarter Finals should be heading for the bookies.
GWP Intermediate Football Championship
The relegation battles in Intermediate are hard to call too. Melvin Gaels and Glencar Manorhamilton are sizing each up at senior, so their lower grade sides will want to help the bragging rights, while both Aughavas and Drumkeerin will be playing their hearts out to hold on to their status and keep their club spirits high.
The Intermediate Quarter Finals must have been hand picked, because we have big guns against big guns and neighbour against neighbour.
Gortletteragh and Cloone; Glenfarne/Kilty and Ballinaglera; Fenagh and Aughnasheelin certainly tick all the boxes for local passion and then the Eslin and Dromahair clash should produce a likely eventual champion – but it would be unwise to bet on that either, everything’s in the melting pot.
Where else would you want to be this weekend than in the midst of it all – as a matter of fact neutrals are spoiled for choice – while supporters of the teams in action will be wishing they could be in a few venues at the same time, to get a peek at possible future opposition.
In any event, get yourself to a game, nothing beats being there and rest assured that every clash will be much more than just window dressing!
23-Aug-12 by Colette Fox – PRO
IMPORTANT NOTICE – Leitrim GWP Intermediate Football 2012
Club FootballImportant notice:
Change of venue from Drumkeerin to Drumshanbo as follows due to festival activities at Drumkeerin venue:
Leitrim GWP Intermediate Football 2012
Championship Quarter Final
Saturday 25th August at Drumshanbo
Eslin v Dromahair 7pm
22-Aug-12 by Colette Fox – PRO
Leitrim Club Championship Fixtures
Club FootballSATURDAY 25/08/2012
GWP Intermediate Football Championship Quarter Finals
Venue: Drumshanbo (PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE)
Eslin v St Patricks Dromahair 7pm
Connacht Gold Senior Football Championship Quarter Finals
Venue: Páirc Seán
Allen Gaels v Glencar Manorhamilton 5.30pm
Melvin Gaels v Bornacoola 7pm
Connacht Gold Senior & GWP Intermediate Football Champ Relegation Semi Finals
Venue: Cloone
Intermediate: Drumkeerin v Aughavas 5.30pm
Senior: Carrigallen v Ballinamore Sean OHeslins 7pm
SUNDAY 26/08/2012
GWP Intermediate Football Championship Quarter Final
(PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE/DATE AND TIME)
Venue: Leitrim Village
Glenfarne Kiltyclogher v Ballinaglera 1pm
GWP Junior A Football Championship 8th Place Play Off
Venue: Páirc Seán (PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE)
Drumkeerin v Ballinamore Sean OHeslins 1pm
GWP Intermediate Football Championship Quarter Finals
Venue: Ballinamore
Gortletteragh v Cloone 5.30pm
Fenagh St. Caillins v Aughnasheelin 7pm
Connacht Gold Senior & GWP Intermediate Football Champ Relegation Semi Finals
Venue: Drumshanbo
Senior: Kiltubrid v Drumreilly 5.30pm
Intermediate: CANCELLED Glencar Manorhamilton v Melvin Gaels 7pm (Melvin Gaels conceded)
Connacht Gold Senior Football Championship Quarter Finals
Venue: Páirc Seán
Mohill v St Marys 5.30pm
Annaduff v Aughawillan 7pm
SUPPORT YOUR CLUB THIS WEEKEND
Nothing Beats Being There
20-Aug-12 by Colette Fox – PRO