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
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Hurling News week beginning 9th July 2012
Club HurlingUnder 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
Coiste na nÓgFr 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
Club FootballCongrats 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
Ladies09-Jul-12 by Colette Fox – PRO
Under 13 Feile Semi-Finals
Coiste na nÓg(Extra Time if necessary)
08-Jul-12 by Gerri Mulhern – PRO – Coiste na nÓg
U8 and U10 Blitz Round 5
Coiste na nÓgMelvin 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
Club FootballOn 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
Club FootballCongrats 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
GeneralThe 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?
County FootballAgony 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
Coiste na nÓgUnder 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
Under 12 Blitz Round 5
Coiste na nÓgUnder 12 Blitz
Round 5
Mon 9th July, 2012
Drumreilly 7pm Garadice Gaels v Fenagh-St Caillins
Carrick 7pm St Marys v Melvin Gaels
Ballinamore 7pm Ballinamore-SOH v Glencar Manorhamilton
Drumshanbo 7pm Allen Gaels v Kiltubrid
Aughavas 7pm Aughavas v Leitrim Gaels
Mohill 7pm Mohill v Dromahair
Dromod 7pm Bornacoola v St Osnats
Aughnasheelin 7pm Aughnasheelin v Cloone
Glenfarne 7pm Glenfarne-Kiltyclogher v Gortletteragh
03-Jul-12 by Gerri Mulhern – PRO – Coiste na nÓg