Handball News week beginning 8th July 2012

Connacht Minor Title For Donal Wrynn
Donal Wrynn took his second Connacht Minor title this year winning The Connacht 60×30 Minor Final played in Ballymoe Co. Galway on Sunday. In a very one sided encounter Wrynn easily saw off the challenge of Mayos Adrain Murphy on a scoreline of 21-1, 21-2. He will now meet an Ulster opponent in the All-Ireland semi-final. Donal teams up with fellow clubman Shane Doonan in the Connacht 60×30 Doubles Final next week-end.
Connacht 60×30 Golden Masters Final
Fenaghs Ed Lee lifted the Golden Masters B 60×30 Connacht Title defeating Galways William Corcoran on a scoreline of 21-7, 21-8 played in Ballymoe on Sunday.
Feile na nGael 
Fenagh Handball Club represented Leitrim at this years Feile held in Dublin last Thursday and Friday. This was the clubs third and most sucessful year in Feile losing out on a place in the Division Four Final by just one point. The team comprising of Alan Doonan, Alan Wrynn, Jarlath Scollan and David Wrynn were based in Citywest and defeated WinÓgap Co. Kilkenny 21-15, 21-3, St. Augustines Co. Waterford 21-2, 16-21, Tuamgraney Co. Clare 15-21, 21-11 and  Downpatrick Co. Down 21-3, 21-4. Although Fenagh won all their matches on aggregate scores and topped the group, under Feile rules each game won is awarded 1 point, with Fenagh deemed to have lost two games they were awarded 6 points out of 8, Tuamgraney were awarded 7 points and went on to win the Division Four Final.  Great credit must go to the young Fenagh men who did their club and county proud.
One Wall Nationals   
The one wall nationals took place over the week-end. There will be a full report in next weeks Leitrim Observer.

 

 

11-Jul-12 by Niall Scollan – Handball PRO

Hurling News week beginning 9th July 2012

Under 13 Connacht Feile

Cluainín Iomaint and Carrick U13s travelled to Padraig Pearse’s in Woodmount just outside Ballinasloe last Saturday to take part in the Connacht Feile Blitz.  Cluainín played Naomh Eoin of Sligo, RoscommonÓgaels and Cois Farraige of Galway. They lost by 3 points to Naomh Eoin, drew with RoscommonÓgaels and lost 2.04 to 4.08 to the Galway side.  Carrick played Ballyhaunis of Mayo, Athleague of Roscommon and the Carrick side had a good win over Ballyhaunis and lost narrowly in their last two games. These results prove that there is good work being done by clubs in Leitrim and show that both teams are well able to compete with other counties in Connacht. 

National  U14 Feile in Dublin 

Well done to Paddy O Connor and his Ballinamore Under 14 hurlers who took part in the National Feile in Dublin.  The Ballinamore club competed admirably and represented Leitrim proudly with some excellent displays of hurling.  The following were their results:

Cootehill Celtic 1.03 Ballinamore 0.02

Setanta 2.01 Ballinamore 1.04

St. Marks 0.02 Ballinamore 1.06

 

Congratulations to Michael Gordon who has coached his Easkey hurlers to winning the Division 5 title.  This is a great achievement for a team from a non traditional hurling county. 

Thurles Sarsfields Huling Tournament

Cluainín Iomaint will take the long road to Tipperary to take part in the 40th anniversary of the Thurles Sarsfields hurling tournament this weekend.  Tipperary native Val Cronin will line out for the Manorhamilton team at full forward as he returns home where he played his hurling with Thomas Davins.  Cluainín will play Kilmoyler of Kerry and Kilbrin of Cork.

 

 

 

11-Jul-12 by Micheal Dolan Hurling PRO

Fr Manning Leitrim v Offaly Change of Date

Fr Manning Cup Leitrim v Offaly changed to Thursday evening 12th July at 7.30 in Annaduff.

 

 

10-Jul-12 by Barbara Coiste na nÓg

Dromahair win Division 4 League Title

Congrats to St Patricks Dromahair who won the Gallogly Catering ACL Division 4 League Final this afternoon in Páirc Seán.  They became the second adult team to lift silverwear in the 2012 season.  In an entertaining contest, Dromahairs clinical efficiency proved the difference.  Final score St Patricks Dromahair 2-14, Aughavas 0-10.  

Well done Dromahair.

 

 

09-Jul-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Ladies News

Intermediate County All-Ireland Championship
 
The County team are out this weekend on Saturday in Sean OHeslins Ballinamore at 2pm vs Fermanagh. This is our only home game in the Championship, looking forward to seeing you all there.    
 
Club Blitz
 
The Senior Blitz took place in Drumkeerin on June 17th with St Josephs finishing unbeaten with wins over Glencar/Manorhamilton, Mohill and Kiltubrid. In the Intermediate Section held in Fenagh, Aughnasheelin were the best against Fenagh, Bornacoola and Gortletteragh.
 
Intermediate Club Championship
 
The Intermediate Championship game between Cloone and Glencar/Manorhamilton has been rescheduled to the 21st of July 2012
 
U14 Club Championship
 
This competition has concluded for the year and congratulations to all the winners and hard luck to the runners up. In the 13 aside competition St. Brigids beat Sean OHeslins, in the 13 aside Shield Final Allen Gaels beat Dromahair. Glencar/Manorhamilton beat Drumkeerin in the 11 aside Championship Final after a replay, the 11 aside Shield was won by St Josephs after beating Kiltubrid. Gortletteragh beat Cloone in the 7 aside Championship Final while Glenfarne beat Fenagh in the 7 aside Shield Final. A big Thank You to Michelle Duffy for co-ordinating the competition and getting it completed on time.

 

 

09-Jul-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Under 13 Feile Semi-Finals

 
 
A draw was made for the Semi-Finals of the Under 13 Feile competition with first team out having Home Venue. Games take place next Wednesday evening (11th July) at 7pm as follows:
 
 
Carrigallen v Mohill
 
Fenagh-St Caillins v St Marys

(Extra Time if necessary)

Final will take place on Monday 16th at a venue to be confirmed.

 

 

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

U8 and U10 Blitz Round 5

Melvin Gaels v St Osnats/Glenfarne Kiltyclogher

Drumkeerin v Dromahair

Allen Gaels v Glencar Manorhamilton

St Marys v Carrigallen

Ballinamore SOH v Mohill

Kiltubrid v Aughnasheelin

Leitrim Gaels v Aughavas

Garadice Gaels v Cloone

Bornacoola v Gortletteragh

Fenagh St Caillins v Annaduff

 

HOST TEAMS LISTED FIRST

Saturday 14th July, 2012 at 10.30 am.

 

 

08-Jul-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Gallogly Catering ACL Div 4 Final

On Sunday next (8th July) the Gallogly Catering ACL Div 4 Final takes place between Dromahair and Aughavas in Páirc Seán.  The throw in is scheduled for 12 noon. 

The teams met in the league fixture on the 29th April when Dromahair who had home advantage were 1-15 to 0-9 winners but with neutral venue on Sunday this league result will be irrelevant to both teams.  

Both camps have great support so a great crowd is expected at Leitrim Headquarters.  Best of Luck to both teams.

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06-Jul-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Leo Kenny Cup

 

Congrats to St Patricks Dromahair who defeated Caltra of Galway in the semi final of the Leo Kenny Cup on Tuesday last 3rd July in the Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence.  

They will now meet Corofin of Galway in the Final with date and venue yet to be confirmed.  Both finalists had comfortable semi final wins with the Leitrim side recording a 2-13 to 0-2 win and Corofin beating Tourlestrane of Sligo on a scoreline of 2-14 to 0-4.  

Well done Dromahair.

 

 

05-Jul-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Kelloggs GAA Cul Camps

The Kelloggs GAA Cúl Camps have got under way in Leitrim with over 300 children taking part in all GAA activities in the first week alone. Carrick on Shannon, Ballinamore and Manorhamilton were the venues with loads of fun and skills combined. Places are still available on the other 9 venues taking place in the next three weeks and parents can register through leitrimgaa.ie, www.gaa.ie or on the morning of the camp. 

Dont miss out on all the FUN.

 

 

05-Jul-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Agony in the Garden?

 

 Agony in the Garden?

 

“Come on Liam, do us a favour” we roared at Uachtarán Liam O’ Neill as he began the draw for the Qualifiers, “pull Leitrim out first”. He did and then we held our breath as Liam Hayes opened the second slip of paper. “Hurry up Liam”. We could hardly wait. “Cill Mantáin” We prayed for the two Liams, we knew there is a God.

The whole of Leitrim must have been tuned into TV3 on Monday morning, with at least half predicting another away game against some of the big hitters in the second bowl. Sometimes we need a bit of positive thinking! Others were confused about the system and wondering if we would draw Kerry or Tyrone. We couldn’t, they were in our side. Our choices were Antrim, Wicklow, Westmeath, Laois, Tipperary, Galway and our neighbours Cavan, Longford and Roscommon. Any of the latter three would have created some buzz around Páirc Seán! The Rossies had given a shot in the arm to Connacht football in general and to their own county in particular with a rip-roaring victory over hot favourites Armagh in the Hyde on Sunday, while Longford and Cavan again proved the bookies can often make a wrong call. Pride and passion and self-belief go a long way and can’t be predicted like a racehorse. Racehorses don’t get pep-talks in a dressing room. At least I don’t think so.

It’s Wicklow, The Garden County. Down there they were probably happy enough after the draw. “Sure poor Leitrim were lucky to get out of London and they got hockeyed in Castlebar. Carrick on Shannon might be their Aughrim, but we’ll take them alright, we’re coming in on the back of a win, the extra time against Waterford will have brought us on a lot”. Mind games will have begun already.

 

Leitrim followers need to stick out their chest a bit and stop worrying about Wicklow. If it were an Allianz League game, we’d be hopeful enough of a win, why not now? A home venue against another Division IV team – what more could we want? Playing at home, of course, is only an advantage when your county comes out to a man behind you. So, we can all do our bit.

Since Castlebar, George and Barney and the players and the Board and the backroom team have been working away quietly, but with the same sense of purpose as before the Championship started. There has been no let up. Training, travelling, focussing, injury treatments, laps and drills. All in Winter conditions as well.

The least the rest of us can do is mark our calendar for Saturday July 14th. Turn up in Carrick, no matter what else is on. Let’s show everyone what Leitrim supporters can do. The lads in the green and gold are just longing to get the chance to show what they can do too.

Together we can cause another Agony in the Garden.

 

 Venue: Páirc Seán, Saturday 14th July – Throw in 6pm – Referee Barry Cassidy (Derry)

Nothing beats being there

 

 

03-Jul-12 by Tommy Moran

Under 13 Feile Round 3

Under 13 Feile
Round 3

Wednesday 4th July, 2012                                                    

 
7-30pm

Carrigallen v Fenagh-St Caillins        

Referee      

Gerry Gallogly

 

 

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