Under 14(13aside) Round 3

 

Friday, 27th July 2012

Venue Grade Round  Fixture     Time
Dromahair U14 (13) 3 Dromahair v Allen Gaels   7pm
Drumkeerin U14 (13) 3 Drumkeerin v Carrigallen   7pm
Kinlough U14 (13) 3 MelvinÓgaela v Garadice Gaels 7pm
  U14 (13) 3 Glencar Manorhamilton a BYE  

 

 

25-Jul-12 by Gerri Mulhern – PRO – Coiste na nÓg

Under 14 (11aside) Round 3

 

 

 

Friday, 27th July 2012

Venue Grade Round  Fixture     Time
Gortletteragh U14 (11) 3 Gortletteragh v Aughnasheelin 7pm
Dromod U14 (11) 3 Bornacoola v Aughavas   7pm
Killasnett U14 (11) 3 St. Osnats Glencar v Glenfarne Kiltyclogher 7pm
  U14 (11) 3 Kiltubrid a BYE    

 

 

 

25-Jul-12 by Gerri Mulhern – PRO – Coiste na nÓg

Fr Manning FIxture Change

 Leitrim v Sligo 

Venue: Pairc Sean

Friday, 27th July at 7.30pm

 

 

25-Jul-12 by Gerri Mulhern – PRO – Coiste na nÓg

U8 & U10 Blitz Round 6

 

 

UNDER 8/10 Round 6
04/08/2012
 
Glencar-Manor v St Osnats v Glenfarne-Kilty
Dromahair v Melvin Gaels
Aughnasheelin v Leitrim Gaels
Carrigallen v Kiltubrid
St Marys v Ballinamore-Soh
Gortletteragh v Fenagh St Caillins
Cloone v Aughavas
Allen Gaels v Drumkeerin
Mohill v Garadice Gaels
Annaduff v Bornacoola

 

 

 

 

24-Jul-12 by Gerri Mulhern – PRO – Coiste na nÓg

Laois progress past gallant Leitrim – Match Report from gaaie

GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Qualifiers Round 3:

Leitrim 1-11 Laois 1-13

Laois produced a strong second-half performance to finally see off a brave challenge from Leitrim in Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada on Saturday evening, and progress to Round 4 of the Qualifiers.

Leitrim were three ahead at the break but Laois quickly got level after the restart, and once the home side tired in the final quarter, Laois showed the greater fitness and composure to send over crucial scores and see out the win.

Leitrim led 1-8 to 1-5 at half-time after a rousing opening 35 minutes which seemed to take Laois by surprise.

Laoiss Gary Walsh got the first score of the game, but two Emlyn Mulligan frees for Leitrim were quickly followed by a sublime score from Ray Cox, which put the home side two ahead.

Laois had regained the lead by the 18th minute, with a Paraic Clancy score edging them in front at 0-4 to 0-3, but it was around then that Leitrim really began to take control of the game, and they quickly made it show on the scoreboard.

A Mulligan free levelled the sides, and then Leitrim got the first goal through Kevin Conlon, who finished superbly after a clever assist from Cox.

Leitrim were five ahead when Colm Clarke split the posts with a fine effort shortly before the break, but Laois then pounced on a defensive error to grab a goal, Conor Boyle being left with the task to finish to the net.

But Leitrim ended the half on a high, and a second Cox point left three in it.

The second half started slowly, with no score from either side for 10 minutes, but then two Laois points in a minute from Brendan Quigley and Billy Sheehan put the minimum between the teams.

Conlon edged Leitrim two ahead again shortly after, but a Ross Munnelly effort for Laois was followed by a fine equaliser from John OLoughlin, and then Munnelly sailed another one over to put Laois ahead going into the last 15 minutes.

Laois remained ahead for the rest of the game, and although Leitrim never let the lead go beyond two, they had run out of steam after a gallant effort, and Justin McNultys side were comfortable as they saw out the win and set up a clash in Round 4 against the losers of the Leinster final, either Dublin or Meath.

 

 

 

21-Jul-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Leitrim Club Championships

The 2012 Leitrim Senior, Intermediate and Junior A Championship Fixtures for the next four weekends have issued to clubs.  Next weekend the Senior and Intermediate championships kick off with mouth watering ties across all groups.
 

County Convention 2011 provided for a new Leitrim Club Championship format, this new format results in a 50% increase in the number of games and consequently a 50% increase in the number of venues, match officials, gate and field stewards required to run our championships.

Leitrim Competitions Control Committee requests the full co-operation and assistance from club officers, management, supporters, stewards and officials in the delivery and running of the Leitrim Club Championships 2012.

The Senior Championship is sponsored by Connacht Gold while GWP sponsor the Intermediate and Junior A Championships.

 
Good Luck to all clubs in this years championships.
 

 

 

21-Jul-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Goodbye to the Whitewash

GOODBYE to the WHITEWASH
 
Our younger generation probably never saw a bucket of whitewash, it was gone even before the Celtic Tiger was let loose on us all. In its prime it was a sign of the Summer – and especially a Summer when the Yankees were due to visit home. It covered a multitude – cracks, holes, dampness – in the kitchen walls, the outside of the house, the piers of the gate, everywhere. And if there was a drop left in the bucket, the byre and the henhouse got a lick too.
 
A whitewash is something different in a sporting context and what individual or team has never had to experience one?  London is brimming with athletes at the moment, many of whom could easily recall their own bad days in their rise to the top.
 
The twelve teams still left in the All Ireland Championship would not have to delve too deep into their own record books to come up with days when they were found to be very, very short. But those days passed and they are enjoying their moments in the sun.
 
The days of the whitewash are over for Leitrim too. These last few weeks have proved that, in a very significant way. There will be no more twenty point beatings, Leitrim has taken on a new life and let evey supporter acknowledge the sheer hard work, the utter dedication, the fighting spirit in spite of the many adversities thrown at them, the self confidence, the manly willingness to give of their all, their work ethic, their new maturity … we could go on and on.
 
This years championship has proven to be a watershed and it is time for Brian Breen, George Dugdale, every single panel member, each one of the backroom team and all the County Board officers, sponsors and everyone who played any role, to take a well deserved bow and allow Leitrim people as one to salute you.
 
YOU ARE our footballing heroes and WE ARE very proud to be followers of the green and gold.
 
GOODBYE TO THE WHITEWASH
 

 

 

21-Jul-12 by Leitrim GAA

Ballinamore Sean OHeslins host major Literary & Sporting Event

Major Literary and Sporting Event for Ballinamore Seán O’Heslin’s GAA club

Ballinamore Seán O’Heslin’s GAA club are the organisers of a major Readers’ Symposium called “Dialogues through Literature” which will take place in Ballinamore, Co Leitrim from 2-4 August. This event is unique for a GAA club and the project is a cross-border and cross-community event which is funded by the International Fund for Ireland.

The official opening on Thursday 2 August at 7.30pm by Uachtarán Cumann Lúthchleas Gael , Liam Ó Néill, will be followed by a discussion about “Sport, Culture and Leadership” with a panel including Colm O’Rourke, GAA writer and RTE Sport pundit and Trevor Ringland, former Ireland rugby player. Following that, acclaimed actor and playwright, Séamus O’Rourke will do a stage presentation “Stories and Observations from a Rural Life”. The general public are invited to attend and booking is not necessary for the opening night.

On the Friday and Saturday, there is a wide programme of writers and speakers including Theo Dorgan, Mary O’Donnell, David Park, Susan McKay, DBC Pierre, Christina Dwyer Hickey, Tony McAuley, and others. There are Irish language sessions with Ré Ó Laighléis and music and song from Gearóid Mac Lochlainn and Caoimhín Mac Giolla Cathain.

Admission free to all events and refreshments and food is provided at all events, including lunch on Friday and Saturday, also free of charge. The Symposium takes place at Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin in Ballinamore, Co Leitrim.

For the Friday and Saturday events it is necessary to book and you can do so by ringing Caroline McCartin at Leitrim Co Library 071 9645546 Monday-Friday 10.00-1.30 and 2.30-5.00. From Northern Ireland you can ring Ruth Moore at 078 43279807 or email dialoguesthroughliterature@gmail.com

 

 

21-Jul-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

See you all in Pairc Sean

A bumper crowd is expected in Páirc Seán for the first championship meeting between Leitrim and Laois.  

There has been no let up by our team –

training, travelling, focussing, injury treatments, laps and drills 

They have the hard work done – now lets do our bit ….. show the team how much they mean to us – turn up in Carrick, no matter what else is on – give them a rapturous welcome as they enter the field and cheer them on from throw-in to the final whistle.  Lets create the same electric atmosphere we had last weekend with the “Lee-trum, Lee-trum” chants and the stand the terraces going mad.

 

Best of Luck Lads …. Nothing – ABSOLUTELY nothing beats being there with ye.

 

 

 

 

21-Jul-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Leitrim v Laois – Ticket Information

All Ireland Football Qualifier – Round 3

Leitrim v Laois

Venue: Páirc Seán

Date: Saturday 21st July at 7pm

 

Ticket prices are as follows:

Stand €20 (Unreserved)

Terrace €15

Student/OAP €15

Juveniles Free of Charge (Juveniles free to stand and terrace)

 

Tickets available on the day. Arrive early to avoid the rush.

 

 

21-Jul-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Feile Final (Fenagh-St Caillins v Mohill)

Fenagh-St Caillins are only settled back from their exploits at Feile 2012 but are already planning their trip to Derry to again represent Leitrim next year when they overcame a gallant Mohill team in the U13 Feile Final played in front of a large crowd of very enthusastic supporters in perfect conditions in Páirc Seán Uí Heslin on Monday evening 16th July. This was a very exciting and entertaining game played at a very high standard with both teams showing exceptional skill throughout. Mohill opened the Scóring in the 2nd minute with Fenagh-St Caillins responding a few minutes later but Mohill settled the quickest and hit a further 2 goals and a point without reply. Fenagh gradually began to get back into the game and scored 2 goals and 5 points to take command of the game but Mohill hit back with a goal and a point to leave the minimum between them at half time. Mohill again opened the Scóring of the second half with a point but then Fenagh-St Caillins took control of the game with 2 goals and 3 points in the first 15 minutes. Mohill were not going to give up without a fight and replied with a goal and were awarded a penalty a few minutes later, the resulting spot kick came back off the crossbar and this seemed to ignite Fenagh-St Caillins who went on to finish the half very strongly and went out comfortable winners.This was a great team performance from Fenagh-St Caillins who no doubt will againÓgo on to do Leitrim proud at Feile 2013 in Derry.

Final score Fenagh-St Caillins 6-18, Mohill 4-04.

Referee Sean Mc Kiernan.

Fenagh-St Caillins; Rian Mc Weeney, Eoghan Mc Loughlin, Tom Gilheaney,Eoin Mc Loughlin, Oisin Mc Loughlin, Nathan O Rourke, David Wrynn, Jack Gilheaney, Mark Keegan, Luke Kilkenny, Conor Dwyer, Fergal Mc Loughlin, Cormac Scollan, Riordain O Rourke, Aaron Smith, Robert Maguire, Conor O Rourke, Tom Mc Keon, James Lennon, Joshua Mc Nabola, Liam Kelly, Caolan Mc Dermott, Daniel Reynolds, Conal Mc Govern, James Wrynn, James Honeyman. Management ; Gerard Kilkenny, Tommy Smith.

Mohill; GavinÓgordon, Jordan Mc Guinness, Jonathon Reynolds, Kevin Bohan, Peter O Neill, DillonÓgaffey, Jamie Mc Caffrey, Liam Rowley, Tadhg Mulligan, Sean Harkin, James Mc Nabola, Evan Harkin, Jordan Reynolds, Dillon Tyrrell, Tony Mc Donagh, Johnny Boyle, Cormac White, Conor Quinn, Daragh Mc Crann, Conor Mulligan, EoinÓgaffey, Stephen Crowe. Management ; Simon Mc Guinness, Mal Gaffey, Leo Bohan.

 

 

20-Jul-12 by Barbara – PRO – Coiste na nÓg

Leitrim team to play Laois

The Leitrim joint management team of Barney Breen and George Dugdale have named an unchanged starting 15 for the All-Ireland Football Qualifer Round 3 clash with Laois on Saturday evening at 7pm in Páirc Seán.

LIATROIM

1 Cathal McCrann (Gortletteragh)
2 Alan Wynne (Allen Gaels)
3 Fabian McMorrow (Melvin Gaels)
4 Paddy Maguire (Capt) (Glencar Manorhamilton)
5 Colm Clarke (Drumkeerin)
6 Enda Williams (Clonguish)
7 Daniel Beck (Mohill)
8 Darren Sweeney (Glencar Manorhamilton)
9 Shane Moran (Ballinamore Seán O’Heslin’s)
10 Paul Brennan (Melvin Gaels)
11 Emlyn Mulligan (Melvin Gaels)
12 Paddy McGowan (St Patrick’s Dromahair)
13 Ray Cox (Annaduff)
14 James Glancy (Glencar Manorhamilton)
15 Kevin Conlon (St. Patrick’s Dromahair)

 

 

20-Jul-12 by Collette Fox – PRO