A second All Ireland title for Bornacoola last Saturday last was a memorable occasion for Leitrim Scór as Aiden Dockery, Liam Rabitte and Seoirse Reynolds were declared All Ireland champions in Question time in Killarney. A nail biting experience for the team as it came down to a tie- breaker with Cornafean of Cavan. The Bors clinching the win in the second round of questions to a rapturous applause from the Leitrim contingent. it is a 3rd All-ireland title for Aidan who had previous win in Recitation and a win with the question time team in 2010, a second for Liam with the knowledgeable team and a first for Seoirse.
The sight of the bonfire blazing and the crowds assembled to celebrate on the approach to the Bornacoola pitch last Sunday at 6.30pm was a very warm welcome to the team and to the Mohill and St marys teams who travelled to join in the celebrations for their huge win. At the victory celebration Leitrim heroes were met by Shane Reynolds secretary of the Bornacoola club, Noel Mc Closkey Chairman of the club who travelled to Killarney to support the team and to whom the team thanked for all the support given to them by the club, Cathaoirleach of Leitrim Co Board, Seosamh Ó Floinn and Rúnaí, Diarmuid Mac Suibhne as well as Oifigeach Cultúir agus Teanga, Máire Ní Mhaoilbhlia, Rúnaí Coiste Scór Liatroma, Seán Ó Suilleabháin, agus PRO Scór Liatroma Claire Crossan. Tributes were also paid to Leitrims other All Ireland competitors: St Marys figure dance team and Mohill in Novelty act.
The other 3 acts through from Leitrim were not as fortunate. St Marys from Carrick in the figure dance, looked superb on the stage and danced their hearts out but the 8 ladies from Spa, Co Kerry danced their way to victory once again.
Recitation was a very close call, Aiden Dockerys deliverance of his piece “The man from God knows where” was exquisite and has to be said put all his heart and soul into this rendition on the day but Peter Dolan of Moate All-Whites of Westmeath took the title with his comedy piece.
Instrumental music was won by Bellaghy from Derry, the 4 piece brought a very quirky and uplifting trad music to the stage, with exceptional bodhran skills, they certainly won the audience vote.
Ballad Group was won yet again by Clara from Offaly winning their 5th title with “Gentle Annie” & “Uncle Nobbys steamboat”.
Novelty Act was also a tight one with very different aspects of comedy coming through the four provinces, Mohill performed to their usual witty and well delivered high standard won the audience vote with their sketch “Jack Johnny Jack” but Errigal Ciaran of Tyrone lifted the title.
Solo singing was won by Niamh Farrell of St Marys Sligo, a fabulous young who lady Leitrim supporters had cheered on and claimed as their own as she has strong Leitrim connections, daughter of Peter (Kilclare) & Margo Farrell. A well deserved win.
Set dance was claimed by Glenflesk of Kerry
Overall it was a fantastic weekend with the Leitrim contingent occupying their favourite “Leitrim room” organised by our no 1 supporter Ailbhe McGill in the Gleneagle on the Saturday night and the music and song went on to the small hours of the morning, which helped greatly to celebrate the bors fantastic win.
The success this year brings Leitrims total All Irelands in Scór Sinsear to 24, on a tie with Galway. Tyrone is now topping the roll of honour with 25.
Bí sé soiléir go raibh croí an chontae sa chultúir ghaelach agus muintir an chontae ag baint taitneamh as.
All-Ireland Winners:
Figure Dancing – Spa, Co Kerry
Solo-Singing – Niamh Farrell, St Marys, Sligo
Instrumental – Bellaghy, Derry
Recitation – Peter Dolan, Moate All-Whites, Co Westmeath
Ballad Group – Clara, Co Offaly
Question Time – Bornacoola, Co Leitrim
Novelty Act – Errigal Ciaran, Tyrone
Set Dancing – Glenflesk, Co Kerry
23-Apr-12 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor
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Tain League Semi Final
Club HurlingTáin League Semi Final
Cluainin Iomaint travelled to Cookstown to play Antrim side Cushendun in the Táin semi final last Saturday. The game was played at the wonderful sports facility of the Mid Ulster Sports Arena. Cluainin were slow to get started and trailed at half time on a scoreline of 1.05 to 0.04. Niall McLoughlin bet the goal keeper with a shot but a defender dived to turn the sliotar around the post in what would have given the Manor men hope going into the second half. In the second half substitute Val Cronin made a good impact and was a constant threat in front of goal. Cronin made a spectacular catch to hand pass the ball to Karl McDermott who seemed to finish the sliotar to the net with great execution but unfortunately the referee and his umpires did not agree and the goal was disallowed for hitting the side netting. Best for Manor were Patrick Clancy and Patrick Clerkin who were more than a match for the skillful Antrim team. Cluainin will be disappointed with their performance but they were up against a tough and skillful team who moved the sliotar quickly but the young hurlers who lined out for Manor showed they are the future of Leitrim hurling. Final score Cluainin 0.05 Cushendun 4.15 Manor will play Tubbercurry next Sunday at 2pm in Sligos Dermot Molloy League.
23-Apr-12 by Micheal Dolan – Hurling PRO
All-Ireland title for Bornacoola
ScórA second All Ireland title for Bornacoola last Saturday last was a memorable occasion for Leitrim Scór as Aiden Dockery, Liam Rabitte and Seoirse Reynolds were declared All Ireland champions in Question time in Killarney. A nail biting experience for the team as it came down to a tie- breaker with Cornafean of Cavan. The Bors clinching the win in the second round of questions to a rapturous applause from the Leitrim contingent. it is a 3rd All-ireland title for Aidan who had previous win in Recitation and a win with the question time team in 2010, a second for Liam with the knowledgeable team and a first for Seoirse.
The sight of the bonfire blazing and the crowds assembled to celebrate on the approach to the Bornacoola pitch last Sunday at 6.30pm was a very warm welcome to the team and to the Mohill and St marys teams who travelled to join in the celebrations for their huge win. At the victory celebration Leitrim heroes were met by Shane Reynolds secretary of the Bornacoola club, Noel Mc Closkey Chairman of the club who travelled to Killarney to support the team and to whom the team thanked for all the support given to them by the club, Cathaoirleach of Leitrim Co Board, Seosamh Ó Floinn and Rúnaí, Diarmuid Mac Suibhne as well as Oifigeach Cultúir agus Teanga, Máire Ní Mhaoilbhlia, Rúnaí Coiste Scór Liatroma, Seán Ó Suilleabháin, agus PRO Scór Liatroma Claire Crossan. Tributes were also paid to Leitrims other All Ireland competitors: St Marys figure dance team and Mohill in Novelty act.
The other 3 acts through from Leitrim were not as fortunate. St Marys from Carrick in the figure dance, looked superb on the stage and danced their hearts out but the 8 ladies from Spa, Co Kerry danced their way to victory once again.
Recitation was a very close call, Aiden Dockerys deliverance of his piece “The man from God knows where” was exquisite and has to be said put all his heart and soul into this rendition on the day but Peter Dolan of Moate All-Whites of Westmeath took the title with his comedy piece.
Instrumental music was won by Bellaghy from Derry, the 4 piece brought a very quirky and uplifting trad music to the stage, with exceptional bodhran skills, they certainly won the audience vote.
Ballad Group was won yet again by Clara from Offaly winning their 5th title with “Gentle Annie” & “Uncle Nobbys steamboat”.
Novelty Act was also a tight one with very different aspects of comedy coming through the four provinces, Mohill performed to their usual witty and well delivered high standard won the audience vote with their sketch “Jack Johnny Jack” but Errigal Ciaran of Tyrone lifted the title.
Solo singing was won by Niamh Farrell of St Marys Sligo, a fabulous young who lady Leitrim supporters had cheered on and claimed as their own as she has strong Leitrim connections, daughter of Peter (Kilclare) & Margo Farrell. A well deserved win.
Set dance was claimed by Glenflesk of Kerry
Overall it was a fantastic weekend with the Leitrim contingent occupying their favourite “Leitrim room” organised by our no 1 supporter Ailbhe McGill in the Gleneagle on the Saturday night and the music and song went on to the small hours of the morning, which helped greatly to celebrate the bors fantastic win.
The success this year brings Leitrims total All Irelands in Scór Sinsear to 24, on a tie with Galway. Tyrone is now topping the roll of honour with 25.
Bí sé soiléir go raibh croí an chontae sa chultúir ghaelach agus muintir an chontae ag baint taitneamh as.
All-Ireland Winners:
Figure Dancing – Spa, Co Kerry
Solo-Singing – Niamh Farrell, St Marys, Sligo
Instrumental – Bellaghy, Derry
Recitation – Peter Dolan, Moate All-Whites, Co Westmeath
Ballad Group – Clara, Co Offaly
Question Time – Bornacoola, Co Leitrim
Novelty Act – Errigal Ciaran, Tyrone
Set Dancing – Glenflesk, Co Kerry
23-Apr-12 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor
Bornacoola Question Time Team Scór Champions
Scór22-Apr-12 by Colette Fox – PRO
Death of Very Rev Fr Peter McPartland
GeneralIt is with deep regret that Coiste Chontae Liatroma CLG announce the
death of Very Rev. Fr. Peter McPartland.
A native of Glenfarne, Fr. Peter lined out for Leitrim and a number of
Leitrim and Cavan clubs through out his ministry in the Kilmore
Diocese.
Very Rev. Fr. Peter McPartland, P. P. Parochial House, Potahee,
BallinÓgh, Co. Cavan.
Peacefully at CavanÓgeneral Hospital. Reposing at the Parochial House,
Potahee from Sunday.
Removal Monday evening to St. Michael’s Church, Potahee arriving at
7pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 12noon. Burial afterwards in the
adjoining Cemetery.
House is private from 5pm on Monday evening.
AR DHEIS DE GO RAIBH A ANAM.
22-Apr-12 by Leitrim GAA
Under 8 and Under 10 Blitz First Round
Coiste na nÓgDromahair v Glenfarne-Kilty/St Osnats
Melvin Gaels v Glencar-Manor
Drumkeerin v Allen Gaels
Ballinamore-Soh v St Mary’s
Mohill V Fenagh-St Caillins
Carrigallen v Annaduff
Aughavas v Aughnasheelin
Garadice Gaels v Kiltubrid
Cloone v Bornacoola
Gortletteragh v Leitrim Gaels
17-Apr-12 by Gerri Mulhern – PRO – Coiste na nÓg
Under 14 League (15 aside) Final
Coiste na nÓgUnder 14 League (15 aside) Final between Ballinamore SOH and Fenagh St Caillins will take place this Sunday the 22nd of April in Paric Sean
Throw in 5.30pm
On behalf of Coiste na nÓg I would like to wish both teams the best of luck
17-Apr-12 by Gerri Mulhern – PRO – Coiste na nÓg
Under 14 League (13 aside) Final
Coiste na nÓgUnder 14 League (13 aside) Final will take place between Carrigallen and Annaduff on Friday 20th April in Pairc Sean.
Throw in 7.15pm
On behalf on Coiste na nÓg I would like to wish both teams the best of luck
17-Apr-12 by Gerri Mulhern – PRO – Coiste na nÓg
Under 14 League (11 aside) Final
Coiste na nÓgUnder 14 (11 aside) Final will take place on Friday 20th April 2012 in Cloone between Aughavas and Gortletteragh.
Throw in is at 6pm
On behalf of Coiste na nÓg I would like to wish both teams the best of luck.
17-Apr-12 by Gerri Mulhern – PRO – Coiste na nÓg
Underage Coaching
Coaching17-Apr-12 by Padraig MacDhorcai Oifigeach Oiliuna
The John Miller Minor Connacht Championship
LadiesThe John Miller Minor Connacht Championship
The John Miller Minor Connacht Championship Leitrim v Roscommon took place on Saturday evening last in Strokestown. The leitrim team was changed from there encounter with Galway the previous weekend with Goalie Kate Byrne back and Shauna McLoughlin moving out to her centre half back position. Leitrim were slow to settle into the game and Roscommon quickly built up scores in the first twenty minutes of the game with a lead of 2-7 to leitrim’s 2 points but just before half time Leitrim were given a boost with Ann Marie Gallagher Scóring a goal from a lovely pass from Shauna McLoughlin. The teams went in at half time with the Scórline reading Leitrim 1-2 Roscommon 2-10. Roscommon opened the second half and continued on winning ways despite the best efforts of the leitrim team and changes were made with Claire Rowley moving into the back line and Grainne O’Malley into the forwards. Goalie Kate Byrne had a tough time between the posts but made some excellent saves. Roscommon’s centre forward Caoileen Beirne along with her team mates Gillian Dufficey and Caroline Gunning kept the Leitrim back line very busy. A late rally from Leitrim’s Shauna Clancy Scóring a point and Grainne O’Malley Scóring a goal was not enough to close the gap between the sides and the final scoreline was Roscommon 2-21 Leitrim 2-3.
Leitrim: Kate Byrne, Patricia Forde, Caoimhe Quinn, Michelle McNama, Emer Feehily (Capt), Shauna McLoughlin, Shauna McGrath, Ciara McWeeney, Grainne O’Malley, Michaelaigh Nolan, Ann Marie Gallagher, Niamh Feehily, Tara Fitzpatrick, Claire Rowley, Shauna Clancy. Subs Used: Meabh Gleeson, Shauna Bohan, Sinead Sorohan, Cliodhna Reynolds and Sorcha Flanagan.
Roscommon: Rachelle Timothy, Maeve King, Ciara Brennan, Aoife Jones, Aishling McAuliffe, BronÓgh McHugh (Capt), Laura Fleming, Ciara M. Flynn, Yvonne Lennon, Kylie Roddy, Gillian Dufficy, Caroline Gunning, Rebecca Coyle, Caoileen Beirne and Kayleigh Dunning.
17-Apr-12 by Claire Noone PRO LGFA
Connacht Success For Leitrim
HandballConnacht Success For Leitrim
Fenaghs Aaron Scollan took the Connacht 40×20 U16B title at the finals played in Castlebar on Easter Monday where he defeated Mayos Rossa Vahey on a scoreline of 15-11, 15-6. In a match that was very tight in the early exchanges the Mayo man seemed to be in control midway through the first game leading 10-5 before Scollan started to show his class and went ahead 11-10. Vahey managed to get another ace to tie it at 11-11 but that was his last score as Scollan closed out the game 15-11. The second game started with Scollan having serve which he made great use of and never looked like relinquishing his lead frustrating Vahey. With some great finishing Scollan eased to victory 15-6 taking his first Connacht Title.
Leitrim also had U11 Cormac Scollan and U11 Doubles Eoin and Fergal McLoughlin from Fenagh in the Finals on the day. Cormac Scollan was defeated by P Callaghan from Mayo while Eoin and Fergal McLoughlin were defeated by Galways Eanna Woods and Sean O Conghaile.
Connacht Community Games Finals
Ballinamore Area U15 Handballers took a silver medal at the Provincial Finals on Saturday last in Castlebar after they were defeated in the final by Moycullen of Galway. In fact they were the only Leitrim team to reach the finals on the day. The team all from Fenagh Handball Club were Alan Doonan, Aaron McLoughlin, Alan Wrynn, Jarlath Scollan, James McGuire and Conor McKeon. The Leitrim team defeated Castleconnor from Sligo in the semi-final before coming up against the Galway Community Games specialists in the final.
Ballinamore Area also had an U13 Handball team at the finals also from Fenagh Handball Club. The U13 team consisted of Eoin McLoughlin, Fergal McLoughlin, Oisin McLoughlin, Cormac Scollan, David Wrynn and James Wrynn. The U13 team also came up against Moycullen and were defeated in the Semi-Final.
17-Apr-12 by Niall Scollan – Handball PRO
Want to be on TV?
GeneralSiobhan OSullivan works for a TV Production Company called “Piranha Bar”.
They are making a TV ad for the GAA that features fans sharing their match day memories and Im searching for the fans who will star in this ad.
Having spoken to lots of GAA supporters one of the matches that is standing out is the 1994 Leitrim v Mayo Connacht Final!
Do you know of anyone who has particularly strong memories of this match and can tell the story in an engaging way?
All people have to do is email me their story this week, or better still send a short video clip of them telling it and they could end up starring in this national TV ad.
Email address is siobhanosul@gmail.com
Siobhan will also be hitting the road and calling to places that have a lot of stories so that she can record them on video so keep that in the back of your mind and we can maybe discuss a time that might suit to call to Leitrim in the next week and a half.
Anyone whos interested would need to be available for filming in Dublin on Monday 30th April. ( Piranha Bar would look after travel and accommodation on the Sunday.)
17-Apr-12 by Leitrim GAA