All-Ireland Minor 40×20 Semi-Final
Donal Wrynn defeated Monaghans Darren Doherty in The All-Ireland 40×20 Minor Semi-Final on Sunday last on a score line of 12-21, 21-13, 21-11. The match played in Ballaghadeeren was a very tense affair with an All-Ireland Final appearance at stake. Wrynn never got going in the first game and was defeated 12-21. With the next game a must win one Wrynn upped his performance and took the game 21-13 taking the match to a tie-braker. Going into the third game the momentum was with Wrynn and he took the game 21-11 booking a place in the All-Ireland Minor 40×20 Final set for St Comans Roscommon on March 24th where he meets Wexfords Galen Riordan.
All-Ireland Minor Doubles 40×20 Semi-Final
Donal Wrynn and Shane Doonan are in action this week-end in the All-Ireland Minor Doubles 40×20 Semi-Final when they take on Paul Clarke and Gavan McCrystal in Kingscourt on Sunday March 11th.
World Handball Championships
Ireland hosts the “Worlds” in Citywest in Dublin from October 11th-22nd in 40×20 and One Wall. Its nine years since Ireland last hosted the World Championships, this time therell be competitors from 33 countries taking part in a purpose built complex under one roof. The Championships are held every three years, the last one in the US in 2009 where Fenaghs Donal Wrynn took the u15 One Wall Title. The entry fee is 100 euro with a maximum fee of 150 euro to register for all three categories.
One Wall Nationals
This years nationals will be held in Citywest in Dublin from July 6th-8th.
GAA Handball Convention
Leitrim hosts this years Convention for the first time on March 18th in The Landmark Hotel commencing at 11.00am.
05-Mar-12 by Niall Scollan – Handball PRO
Leitrim team v Clare announced
County Football The Leitrim team to play Clare in the Allianz Football League Division 4 Round 5 in Ennis on Sunday next:
 Foireann Liatroim
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Cathal McCrann Cathal Mac BhroinGortletteragh
Alan Wynne Alan Ãâ GaoithÃÂn Allen Gaels
Ciaran Egan Ciaran Mac Aodhagain Gortletteragh
Paddy Maguire(Capt)Padraig Mag Uidhir Glencar Manorhamilton
Daniel Beck Domhnaill De Beic Mohill
Conor Sheridan Conchúr O Sirideáin Melvin Gaels
Wayne McKeon Wayne Mac Eoin Ballinamore Sean O’Heslin’s
Darren Sweeney Darren Mac Suibhne Glencar Manorhamilton
Paddy McGowan Padraig Mac Gabhann St Patrick’s Dromahair
Paul Brennan Pol Ãâ Braonain Melvin Gaels
Robbie Lowe Roibeard Mac Lú St Mary’s
Gerry Hickey Gearoid Ãâ hÃÂcÃÂ Glencar Manorhamilton
Adrian Croal Adrian Cról Glencar Manorhamilton
James Glancy Seamus Mac Fhlannacha Glencar Manorhamilton
Ray Cox Reamoinn Mac an Choiligh Annaduff
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Fir Ionad:
Phillip Farrelly Pilib Ãâ Faircheallaigh Ballinamore Sean O’Heslin’s
James Glancy Seamus Mac Fhlannacha St Mary’s
Fabian McMorrow Fabian Mac MuirÃÂ Melvin Gaels
Gavin Reynolds Gavin Mac Raghnaill Cloone
Colm Clarke Colm Ãâ Cleirigh Drumkeerin
Tomas Beirne Tomás Ãâ Beirn Eslin
Emlyn Mulligan Emlyn Ãâ Maolagain Melvin Gaels
DeclanÓgilhooley Deaglan Mac Giolla hUallaigh Allen Gaels
Colin Ryan Colin Ãâ RiainÓglencar Manorhamilton
Colm McGowan Colm Mac Gabhann Melvin Gaels
Kevin Conlon CaoimhÃÂn Ãâ Connálin St. Patrick’s Dromahair
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Bainisteoiri:
Barney Breen and George Dugdale
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16-Mar-12 by Colette Fox – PRO
Ca bhuil Twitter
GeneralTweet Tweet
Sincere apologies to all our supporters who couldnt attend last Sundays Allianz Football League game in Pairc Sean against London and who had been trying to follow the match via Twitter. We were updating our Twitter account throughout the match but we only subsequently discovered at the games conclusion that unfortunately, due to a technical problem beyond our control, our Twitter account was not being updated. The situation has (hopefully) now been rectified and our normal service should be available for the remaining matches. Thanks for your understanding and apologies once again for the lack of service.
13-Mar-12 by Colette Fox – PRO
Leitrim Ladies Weekly Notes 12th March 2012
LadiesBord Gais Division 3 League LGFA
Leitrim 6-10 v Wicklow 2-03:
We played our last home game of the League in Ballinamore on Sunday last. We earned another 3 points from the win which leaves us in second place on the league table at the moment. Wicklow were our opponents on Sunday and the final scoreline was 6-10 Leitrim 2-03 Wicklow. Our next two games are against Wexford this weekend and Roscommon on April 4th. We are travelling to Wexford next Sunday for a 3pm game in EnniScórthy.
Monster Bingo:
Leitrim Ladies are holding a Monster Bingo onÓgood Friday night at 7pm in the Landmark Hotel Carrick on Shannon. There will be Great Prizes available on the night with the Jackpot Prize of €1000. The cost of the books are €10 for a single and €15 for a large book.
13-Mar-12 by Claire Crossan – PRO – LGFA
Handball News week beginning 12th March 2012
HandballNo Success For Leitrim
Last week-end proved to be unsuccessful for Leitrims handballers with Shane Doonan and Donal Wrynn defeated in The All-Ireland 40×20 Minor Doubles Semi-Final and U14s Alan Wrynn and U14 Doubles Alan Doonan and Jarlath Scollan were defeated in their respective Connacht Finals.
In the Minor Semi-Final Doonan and Wrynn were up against Tyrones Paul Clarke and Gavan McCrystal and took the first match 21-18. In the second match the Leitrim pair raced into an 11-2 lead but in front of a home crowd the Tyrone lads turned the game around and won the match 21-15. This now took the game to a tie-breaker and with the Leitrim men under pressure the Tyrone pairing took the match 21-14 ending Leitrim hopes of an All-Ireland Minor double as Donal Wrynn has already qualified for The 40×20 Minor All-Ireland Final.
In The Connacht 40×20 Juvenile Finals played in Charlestown and Castlebar U14 Doubles Alan Doonan and Jarlath Scollan were defeated by Mayos M Mulhern and D Cosgrave on a score line of 15-10 15-10. In the U14 Singles Alan Wrynn was defeated by Galways Cian OConaighle.
GAA Presidents Award
Congratulations to Fenaghs Peter Heaney who will be presented with a Presidents Award on Friday night in Croke Park. TG4 are providing live coverage of the awards starting at 7.30.
National Congress
GAA Handball National Congress takes place on Sunday March 18th in The Landmark Hotel, the first time Leitrim has hosted this event.
Connacht 40×20 Juvenile B Championships
The Connacht B Championships Semi-Finals are fixed for the week-end of March 31st/April 1st and the Finals fixed for Easter Monday April 9th.
13-Mar-12 by Niall Scollan – Handball PRO
Senior Scór Results
ScórRince Foirne: St Marys
AmhranaÃocht Aonair: Aishling Maxwell, Sean O Heslins
Ceol Uirlise: Dromahair
Aithriseoireacht: Aiden Dockery, Bornacoola
Bailéad Ghrúpa: St Marys
Nuachleas: Mohill
Trath na gCeist: Bornacoola
Rince Seit: no Set
Rince Sean Os : Leona Reynolds, Aughnasheelan
The Cormac MacGiolla shield Club of the Year award was won By Club Aughnasheelan.
The Leitrim representatives will take the stage in the Connacht Finals in Elphin on Saturday 24th March starting at 5.00pm. The very best of luck to all our Leitrim competitors in Elphin.
Seachtain na Gaeilge quiz
Congratulations to the Bornacoola team who qualified from the Connacht heat in Ballyhaunis last week. They will take part in the All-Ireland final in Croke Park on St Patricks Day March 17th.
11-Mar-12 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor
County Committee Meeting Cancelled
GeneralCoiste Chontae Liatroma extends deepest sympathy to George Dugdale and the Dugdale family on the sad passing of his father Joe Dugdale, Mohill.
Tomorrow nights County Board Meeting (Monday 12th March) has been postponed as a mark of respect to the Dugdale family.
11-Mar-12 by Colette Fox – PRO
Leitrim team to play London
County FootballLeitrim team to play London in Páirc Seán at 1pm this Sunday 11th March.
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Cathal McCrann
Alan Wynne
Ciaran Egan
Paddy Maguire (Capt)
Daniel Beck
Colm Clarke
Wayne McKeon
Darren Sweeney
Paddy McGowan
Paul Brennan
Robbie Lowe
Gerry Hickey
Adrian Croal
James Glancy
Ray Cox
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09-Mar-12 by Colette Fox – PRO
Leitrim Supporters Club GAA 2012
GeneralLeitrim Supporters Club GAA 2012
The annual Leitrim Supporters Club tickets have now been fully distributed throughout, not alone the county, but in all areas where Leitrim people are found. The Supporters Club is the lifeline that allows us prepare all our teams in the professional way that is necessary if we wish to compete in a meaningful fashion. This is now the 26th successive year of the Leitrim Supporters Club and Coiste Liatroma greatly appreciates the financial input of our followers and continued support over those years. Our senior team had a great victory over Carlow last week and are working very hard as they prepare for their remaining games in the League leading up to our championship meeting with London on June 3rd. Our under 21 team face the challenge of Sligo next month in the Connacht Championship and their preparations are very much on target for a successful campaign .All underage teams are in the very capable hands of former county players and a great buzz is evident in all the squads.
The Leitrim Centre of Excellence at Annaduff is now nearing completion and will be up and running by the end of this year. On completion this will be the jewel in the crown and the envy of much bigger counties. Obviously all of these activities require a huge financial commitment from the board and the success of our Supporters Club Draw is paramount to our continued efforts to provide for the ongoing needs of Leitrim GAA.
The Supporters Club Committee under Chairperson Shay Reynolds in Leitrim and Mike Feeney in Dublin are again appealing to your generosity and asking all with the promotion of Leitrim at heart to purchase a ticket and in doing so you will also receive a DVD reliving the highlights of Leitrim GAA activities over the past 26 years and take your chance of winning many of our valuable prizes on offer.
07-Mar-12 by Colette Fox – PRO
This weeks Handball News
HandballAll-Ireland Minor 40×20 Semi-Final
Donal Wrynn defeated Monaghans Darren Doherty in The All-Ireland 40×20 Minor Semi-Final on Sunday last on a score line of 12-21, 21-13, 21-11. The match played in Ballaghadeeren was a very tense affair with an All-Ireland Final appearance at stake. Wrynn never got going in the first game and was defeated 12-21. With the next game a must win one Wrynn upped his performance and took the game 21-13 taking the match to a tie-braker. Going into the third game the momentum was with Wrynn and he took the game 21-11 booking a place in the All-Ireland Minor 40×20 Final set for St Comans Roscommon on March 24th where he meets Wexfords Galen Riordan.
All-Ireland Minor Doubles 40×20 Semi-Final
Donal Wrynn and Shane Doonan are in action this week-end in the All-Ireland Minor Doubles 40×20 Semi-Final when they take on Paul Clarke and Gavan McCrystal in Kingscourt on Sunday March 11th.
World Handball Championships
Ireland hosts the “Worlds” in Citywest in Dublin from October 11th-22nd in 40×20 and One Wall. Its nine years since Ireland last hosted the World Championships, this time therell be competitors from 33 countries taking part in a purpose built complex under one roof. The Championships are held every three years, the last one in the US in 2009 where Fenaghs Donal Wrynn took the u15 One Wall Title. The entry fee is 100 euro with a maximum fee of 150 euro to register for all three categories.
One Wall Nationals
This years nationals will be held in Citywest in Dublin from July 6th-8th.
GAA Handball Convention
Leitrim hosts this years Convention for the first time on March 18th in The Landmark Hotel commencing at 11.00am.
05-Mar-12 by Niall Scollan – Handball PRO
Bord Gais League Division 3 Round 4
LadiesBord Gais League Division 3 Round 4
Leitrim 1-12 v Westmeath 1-10
We were back in our home ground to welcome last year’s Intermediate All-Ireland Champions Westmeath. This was a much anticipated game and this was evident when the Leitrim team took to the field of play last Sunday captÁined by our very own ‘Golden Boot’ recipient Áine Tighe. We started very strong with both Áine Tighe and Erin Farrell getting there names on the score board and then just fifteen minutes in, Annaduff’s Sarah McManus found herself in an excellent position and finished a pass from Áine Tighe into the back of the net. This was the goal that would be the difference between the two teams for most of the game. Westmeath of course were not going down without a fight and they soon matched us in scores and eight minutes into the second half the scoreline was 1-7 to 7 points in Leitrim’s favour but the danger was ever present.
The second half was a tense affair with two Westmeath players spending 10minutes in the Sin Bin*. There were several minutes of tense injury time with a Westmeath free given in the closing seconds. The game ended on a scoreline of 1-10 to 1-12 in favour of the home team and we remain unbeaten in our fortress in Ballinamore for 2012. The win also sees us in 2nd place of Division 3. Next weekend we take on Wicklow on Sunday 11th in Ballinamore at 2pm. Some photographs from the game are available in the gallery section.
*In my initial report of the game I had incorrectly stated that one Westmeath player received a red card. This was inaccurate as the player only received a yellow card. I sincerely apologise to the player and the Westmeath team and wish them all the best in their forthcoming matches.
Claire
05-Mar-12 by Claire Noone PRO LGFA
Results- Seachtain na Gaeilge quiz
ScórThe Leitrim heats of Seachtain na Gaeilge quiz took place last Friday 2nd March in the Allen Gaels clubhouse. 7 teams took part -Dromahair, Drumkeerin, Sean OHeslins, Aughnasheelin, Allen Gaels, Aughavas & Bornacoola. Congratulations to Bornacoola, Sean OHeslins and Aughnasheelan who came out on top. Wishing them the best of luck in representing the Connaught final round this Thursday 8th March in Ballyhaunis.The winning team from the connaught heat will take part in the All-Ireland final in Croke Park on St Patricks Day March 17th.
05-Mar-12 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor
Leitrim Ladies v Westmeath
LadiesPlease be advised that there is a change of time for next Sundays Leitrim Ladies match against Westmeath. The throw-in time has been changed to 3pm in Ballinamore on Sunday 3rd March. Looking forward to seeing you there.
01-Mar-12 by Claire Noone PRO LGFA