Leitrim proved to be too good for Mayo

Congratulations to the Leitrim minors who had their first
win of this year’€’s Connacht Minor League last Saturday evening in Pairc Sean
beating Mayo with a score of  3-08 to
Mayo’€’s 1-09. Not many would have tipped Leitrim to beat Mayo after their first
three outings but this looked like a much stronger team, more determined and they
proved to be too good for Mayo.

Mayo got off to a great start with a goal in the first 20
seconds of the throw-in which looked ominous for Leitrim and I’€’m sure Leitrim
supporters feared the worst but with less than a minute gone Leitrim levelled
with Mayo with a super goal from Niall Brady. The goal helped settle the nerves
they began to bring the game to Mayo. Leitrim’€’s Jack DeLacy got the first point
of the game with a build up move involving Nicholas Moore, Mark McGrory, James
Rooney and Padraig Gallagher. In the seventh minute Mayo levelled the game with
a point by Shane Hennelly and that was followed by an Adam Gallagher point
which put Mayo ahead. Drumkerrin’€’s Felim McHugh pointed to level the game after
tenacious play from Mark McGrory in regaining possession.

Referee TJ Keaveney was perfectly placed to see an off the
ball incident and Mayo was reduced to 14 players when Cian Burke was issued
with a straight red card for an off the ball foul on James Rooney. Leitrim went
on to score a further three points by Niall Brady, Donal Wrynn (free) and
Nicholas Moore. Mayo’€’s Stephen Conroy replied with a point which was quickly
cancelled out by a Padraig Gallagher free after a foul on James Rooney. Just
before half time Mayo reduced Leitrim’€’s lead by getting two points from  Eoghan Lavin (free) and Brian Mullin which left the score at half-time Leitrim (1-6) Mayo (1-5).

Within six minutes of the 2nd half Mayo went into
the lead with points from Shane Hennelly and Stephen Coen but Leitrim’€’s Niall
Brady levelled the game with a great point. Patrick Durcan’€’s point for Mayo put
them ahead again and at this stage it seemed that Mayo was getting control of  the game and were playing better football.
Leitrim’€’s Aaron McLoughlin who had just come on scored a fantastic goal from a
pass by Niall Brady and shortly afterwards Aaron came close to Scóring his
second goal but his shot was cleared off the line by the alert Patrick Durcan
who was having a good game and both ends of the pitch. StephenÓgilheaney
converted a free for Leitrim but that was cancelled out by a Patrick Durcan
point. With just 4 minutes to go Leitrim secured a win when James Rooney
delivered an unstoppable shot past Mayo’€’s goalkeeper giving Leitrim their 3rd
goal and ensuring a victory over Mayo.

Final score Leitrim
3-08   Mayo 1-0

Leitrim

Brendan Flynn, Brendan Byrne, Enda Fowley, Gary Butler, Jack
Delacy (0-1), Eanna Madden, StephenÓgilheaney (0-1), Feilim McHugh (0-1), Donal
Wrynn (0-1), Padraig Gallagher (0-1), James Rooney (1-0), Nicholas Moore (0-1),
Conor Gaffney, Mark McGrory, Nialln Brady (1-2),

Subs: Cathal
McCauley for Butler (HT), Aaron McLoughlin (1-0) for McGrory (41 mins), Gary
Plunkett for Gaffney (59 mins)

Mayo

Marcus Moylette, Brian Walkin, Sean Moran, Donal Ronayne,
Patrick Durcan (0-2), Cian Burke, Kevin Lynch (1-0), Brian Mullin (0-1), Ryan
Coleman, Eoghan Lavin (0-1),  Stephen
Coen (0-1), Sean Regan, Shane Hennelly (0-2), Adam Gallagher (0-1), Stephen
Conroy (0-1),

Subs:  Stephen Moran for Conroy (HT), Paul O’€’Gara for
Roynane (HT), Val Roughneen for Lavin (44 mins), Diarmuid O’€’Connor for Coleman
(44 mins) Conor Langan for Moran (58 mins)

Referee:  TJ Keaveney

 

 

11-Apr-12 by Gerri Mulhern – PRO – Coiste na nÓg

Connacht 40×20 Juvenile B Championship

Connacht 40×20 Juvenile B Championship 

The Connnacht 40×20 Juvenile Semi-Finals were played onÓgood Friday in Lisacul with Roscommon providing the opposition. Leitrim were represented by Cormac Scollan u11, Eoin and Fergal McLoughlin u11D, Oisin McLoughlin u12, Michael Wrynn u15, Aaron Scollan u16 and Sean Leyden u17, all from Fenagh Handball Club. Leitrims winners on the day were Cormac Scollan, Eoin and Fergal McLoughlin and Aaron Scollan who all progressed to The Connacht Finals in Castlebar. Well done to the other players who were narrowly beaten with some fine handball on display.  Some photographs from thr event are avaiable on the gallery.

 

 

10-Apr-12 by Niall Scollan – Handball PRO

Tain League – Dermot Molloy League

Tain League

In the last group game of division 4A Cluainin Iomaint travelled to Carrick hurling club last Saturday. In a very low Scóring game Cluainin won on a scoreline of 0.10 to 0.02. This now sees Cluainin Iomaint through to the semi final. A date for this game has yet to be fixed. Meanwhile in division 5 Ballinamore were due to play Fermanaghs Knock Grattans but unfortunately the Fermanagh side conceded. 

Dermot Molloy League

Cluainin Iomaint had a busy weekend as they also played their first game of the Sligo League when they took on Calry St. Josephs on Monday last. They were unlucky to go down on a scoreline of 1.08 to 3.05. Their next game will take place on the 18th when they face Tourlestrane at 8pm under lights in Tourlestrane.

 

 

 

10-Apr-12 by Micheal Dolan Hurling PRO

Leitrim team to play Waterford

The Leitrim team to play Waterford in our final home match in this years Allianz Football League in Pairc Sean on Easter Sunday at 1.30pm has been announced

Foireann Liatroim: 

[ol]

  • Cathal McCrann Cathal Mac Bhroin Gortletteragh

  • James Glancy Seamus Mac Fhlannacha St Mary’s

  • Ciaran Egan Ciaran Mac Aodhagain Gortletteragh

  • Paddy Maguire ` (Capt) Padraig Mag Uidhir Glencar Manorhamilton

  • Daniel Beck Domhnaill De Beic Mohill

  • Fabian McMorrow Fabian Mac Muirí Melvin Gaels

  • Wayne McKeon Wayne Mac Eoin Ballinamore Sean O’Heslin’s

  • Daniel Lowe Dónall Mac Lú St Marys

  • Shane mórán Sean Ó Móráin Ballinamore Sean O’Heslin’s

  • Paul Brennan Pol Ó Braonain Melvin Gaels

  • Robbie Lowe Roibeard Mac Lú St Mary’s

  • Colin Ryan Colin Ó RiainÓglencar Manorhamilton

  • Kevin Conlon Caoimhín Ó Connálin St. Patrick’s Dromahair

  • Paddy McGowan Padraig Mac Gabhann St Patrick’s Dromahair

  • Emlyn Mulligan Emlyn Ó Maolagain Melvin Gaels 

    • [/ol]

    Fir Ionad: 

    1. Gary LoughlinÓgearóid Ó LochlainnÓglencar Manorhamilton

    2. Colm Clarke Colm Ó Cleirigh Drumkeerin

    3. Alan Wynne Alan Ó Gaoithín Allen Gaels

    4. Gavin Reynolds Gavin Mac Raghnaill Cloone

    5. Enda Williams Enda Ó Uilliam Clonguish

    6. Sean McWeeney Sean Mac Mhaonaigh Aughnasheelin

    7. Conor Sheridan Conchúr O Sirideáin Melvin Gaels

    8. DeclanÓgilhooley Deaglan Mac Giolla hUallaigh Allen Gaels 

      9. [/ol]

      Bainisteoiri: Barney Breen and George Dugdale

       

       

      06-Apr-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

    Connacht Gaa Minor League Football 2012

    This weekends Connacht Minor League game between Leitrim and Mayo will take place on Saturday 7th of April 2012 in Pairc Sean MacDiarmada at 5.30pm.  

    We would like to wish Mark and the team all the best.

     

    Referee:  TJ Keaveney

     

     

     

    05-Apr-12 by Gerri Mulhern – PRO – Coiste na nÓg

    Bornacoola new website

    Well done to Bornacoola on the launch of their newly revamped website. Their new site can be accessed through this link.

     

     

    05-Apr-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

    Congrats Cloone

    Cloone were the winners in Leitrim of the injury screening initiative draw.

    The prize consists of injury screening & fitness testing for up to 32
    of your members plus follow up screening and testing.  The testing
    will be undertaken by Sports Surgery Clinic (SSC) and will take place
    in Croke Park.

    Congratulations Cloone.

     

     

    04-Apr-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

    Leitrim Championship Dates and Rules

    You can view or download the complete 2012 Leitrim Championship fixtures, dates and clarification of the championship rules by following this link.

     

     

    04-Apr-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

    Leitrim finish top of the Bord Gais Division 3 League Table

    Leitrim finished top of the Bord Gais Division 3 League Table after all three teams Westmeath. Armagh and Leitrim were put into a hat and Leitrim were drawn out first so we finish in 1st place position.  We now face Down on the 29th April in the Semi Final. The game will be played at a neutral venue yet to be decided. 

     

     

    04-Apr-12 by Claire Noone PRO LGFA

    Connacht Juvenile B 40×20 Championship

    Connacht Juvenile B 40×20 Championship

    Leitrim played Sligo in the Quarter Final of the 2012 40×20 Championship in Drumshanbo on Sunday inÓgrades from u11 to u16. With 9 grades up for decision, the spoils were split 5-4 in favour of Sligo. Leitrim took the u11s(Cormac Scollan), u11d(Eoin McLoughlin & Fergal McLoughlin), u12s(Oisin McLoughlin), u15s(Michael Wrynn), u11c(James Wrynn). Hard luck to the other Leitrim competitors u12d(Caolan McDermott & Tom McKeon), u13s( David Wrynn), u14s(Aaron McLoughlin), u14d(Caillan ORourke & Conor Reynolds), u16d (Mark Leddy & Mark Quinn).

    All of the players are from Fenagh Handball Club. 

    The Connacht Semi-Final against Roscommon is scheduled for Lisacul on Friday at 11.00 where Sundays winners will join u16s Aaron Scollan and u17s Sean Leyden.

     

     

    03-Apr-12 by Niall Scollan – Handball PRO

    Bord Gais Division 3 Roscommon 1-9 Leitrim 2-11-

    Bord Gais Division 3 Roscommon 1-9 Leitrim 2-11: 

    Hyde Park was the venue for the local derby yesterday afternoon. It was the last round of the league Leitrim had to play before the semi-final on the 29th April. Leitrim started well with Shauna Clancy Scóring a goal and Aine Tighe quickly following with a point but Roscommon put us under pressure and at one stage the teams were even on 1- 6 a piece. Leitrim quickly cleared the bench and Roscommon went onto score another three points but Leitrim picked up the pace quickly Scóring a goal Ann Marie Gallagher’s shot just dropping short of the goal mouth Laura O’Dowd put the finishing touch to it and Leitrim scored another five points to finish the game. The final score was Roscommon 1-9 Leitrim 2-11.

    Leitrim Team: Michelle Guckian (Captain), Mairead Stenson, Enya McWeeney, Claire McDermott, Ciara McWeeney, Sinead Tighe, Lisa McWeeney, Sinead Fowley, Deirdre Ward, Niamh Tighe, Sarah McManus, Kiara Keegan, Shauna Clancy, Erin Farrell and Aine Tighe.

    Subs Used: Catherine Dolan, Lorraine Brennan, Grainne O’Malley, Ann Marie Gallagher, Caoimhe Quinn and Laura O’Dowd.

    Roscommon team: Maire Mullooly, Niamh O’Beirne, Fena Beirne, Martina O’Brien, Sarah Brady, Louise Tully, Aidin Ni Dhonnacha, Sharon Ryan, Jenny Higgins, Niamh Cormican, Eimear Casey, Natalie McHugh, Niamh Ward, Martina Freyne and Emma Compton.

     

    We are awaiting confirmation on who we are to play in the Semi Final on the 29th April. It will be postedas soon as it is available.

     

     

    03-Apr-12 by Claire Noone PRO LGFA

    Leitrim Minor Championship

    Leitrim Minor Championship:

    The John Miller Minor Connacht Championship began last Saturday evening with the meeting of Leitrim and Galway in Leitrim village. The game began positive with Leitrim making use of a great pass from Ciara Mcweeney to Niamh Tighe and onto Shauna Clancy but Clancy unfortunately putting the ball wide in the opening few minutes. Galway were quick to respond and Galway Captain ShaunÓgh Jaskson scored a point from play. Shortly after that Leitrim were awarded a free which was taken by Ann Marie Gallagher again this went just short of the post. Leitrim just missed a goal shortly after that Shauna Clancy just missing after a great pass for Ciara McWeeney and Niamh Tighe. Then followed another Leitrim wide and thankfully Ann Marie Gallagher got another score from a free. Galway were soon to dominate but not before Leitrim defence put serious pressure on the Galway forward line. Galway had three wides thanks to great pressure from Leitrim’s Patricia Forde, Grainne O’Malley and Ciara Gaffney. Goalkeeper Shauna McLoughlin who is also an excellent player out the field made several excellent saves but unfortunately despite the best efforts of all the players on the field Galway managed a scoreline of 8-17 with Leitrim Scóring 0-6.

    The Leitrim team was as follows:

    Shauna McLoughlin, Patricia Forde, Grainne O’Malley, Ciara Gaffney, Emer Feely, Orlaith Heslin, Shauna McGrath, Ann Marie Gallagher, Ciara McWeeney, Niamh Feely (Captain), Niamh Tighe, Michaelaigh Nolan, Aoibheann Curran, Shauna Clancy and Claire Rowley subs: Kate Byrne, Grainne Donogan, Aisling Maguire, Cliodhna Reynolds (for N Feely), Sinead Sorohan (for O Heslin), Shauna Bohan, Tara Fitzpatrick (for A Curran), Sorcha Flanagan, Meabh Gleeson (for M Nolan), Caoimhe Quinn (for E Feehily), Shannon O’Grady, Michelle McNama and Ciara Maguire.

     

     

    03-Apr-12 by Claire Noone PRO LGFA