The Pitch – 2 Act Comedy

The Pitch by Shane Connaughton

Philly lived and played for his team, the jersey, the parish, his friends – the very pitch his enemies are now trying to take from him to turn into a housing estate. Like Philoctetes abandoned by his comrades as they go off to fight the Trojan War, Philly is tormented by painful memories and the unjust fate that holds him prisoner as he replays the events of that day when his club won the county championship for the one and only time and he wasn’t allowed to play. Accused of fathering an illegitimate child, and now threatened with retirement to a nursing home, he holds tight to the memory of the Herculean feats of his youth ‘ and to the land on which these dramas unfolded. For him, the old pitch is sacred ground, and it is here that he will make his last stand.

Thursday 10th November 2011

At the Corn Mill Theatre & Arts Centre
Carrigallen
Co. Leitrim

Doors open: 8:00pm
Show starts: 8:30pm

Booking: (049) 4339612 or bookings@cornmilltheatre.com
www.cornmilltheatre.com

ALSO SHOWING ON

Friday 25th November 2011

At Newtownforbes Sports Complex at 8.30pm (For bookings contact Catherine Faughnan on 087 9956496) – Tickets 10euro

 

 

07-Nov-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

Junior C Championship

Cloone captured the Junior C Championship crown on Saturday last in Ballinamore when they defeated a gallant Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher side in the replayed final.

Well done to Cloone on their great win but especially to both teams on producing two absorbing contests.

 

 

04-Nov-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

Scór na mBunscoileanna winners

The 2 nights of Scór na mBunscoileanna took place in Carrick-on-Shannon on Thursday 27th and Ballinamore on Friday 28th last. 
The entries from the schools were up on last year and both nights had huge crowds in attendance. The standard of performances were a credit to the schools, parents and teachers, the children really promoted the culture and talent of the schools and showed true team spirit cheering on their classmates and waving their banners and posters. 
 
The best performance on each night in each event got medals and the Cormac MacGiolla shield for the best school overall was won by Aughawillan National School.

 Leitrim Scór na mBunscoileanna winners

Rince Foirne: Mohill NS& St Marys Drumlea NS

Amhranaíocht: Casey Bruen, Leitrim NS & James Lennon Fenagh NS

Ceol: Gaelscoil Liatroma and Fenagh NS

Recitation: Yvonne Quinn Aughwillan NS & Megan Mc Hugh Scoil Bhríd Naofa Ballinamore

Rince Aonair: Clodagh Mitchell Mohill & Stephanie Daly St Marys Drumlea

Trath na gCeist: Drumcong NS and Fenagh NS

Nuachleas: Aughawillan NS & Scoil Naomh Padriag Ballinamore

Ceol Aonair: Hanna Ní Fhearghail, Gaelscoil Liatroma & Sibheal Reynolds Fenagh

Bailéad Ghrúpa: Mohill NS and Scoil Bhríd Naofa Ballinamore NS

Rince sean Nos: Sarah Ward, Aughnasheelin NS, no entry Ballinamore heat

Rince Seit: Fenagh NS & no entry Carrick-on-Shannon heat

 

 

 

 

 

30-Oct-11 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

County Minor 2012

Next County Minor Trials takes place on Monday 31st October at 12-30pm in Aughawillan. Can you please confirm your attendance with Mark Heslin on 086 3607370.

 

 

29-Oct-11 by PRO – Coiste na nÓg

Junior C Championship Final Replay

An epic encounter last weekend and we expect more of the same in the replay this Saturday at 3.45pm in Ballinamore.

Both teams will feel they left it behind them last Sunday and this is sure to spur them both on in the replay. Another full-blooded contest is on the cards and don’t be surprised if extra time is required.

May the best team win.

 

 

28-Oct-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

Melvin Gaels fly the Leitrim flag

Melvin Gaels welcome the Mayo Intermediate Football Champions – Davitts this Sunday at 2.30pm in Pairc Sean. Hopes are high in the County that they can reach this years provincial decider and no doubt they will if they display the same appetite and self-belief as they did against the Sligo Intermediate Football Champions Coolaney Mullinabreena in the pre-lim game.

Coiste Chontae Liatroma take this opportunity to wish them the very best of luck on Sunday and we hope there is a large Leitrim following in Pairc Sean to support them.

Extra Time if necessary

 

 

28-Oct-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

AIB Club Junior Hurling Championship

The AIB Club Junior Hurling Championship Semi Final fixture betweenÓgortletteragh (Leitrim) and Calry St Josephs (Sligo) has been switched from Ballinamore to Markievicz Park this bank holiday Monday (31st October).

We wish Gortletteragh the very best of luck.

Extra time if necessary.

 

 

28-Oct-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

U21 FC Draws 2011

U21 FC Draws 2011

A Championship

Preliminary Round
St Francis v Greagh Gaels

Quarter Finals

A St Marys v Ballinamore-SOH
B Glencar/Manorhamilton v St Manachans
C Prelim Rd Winners v Sliabh an IarannÓgaels
D Melvin Gaels v Drumlea

Semi Finals
A v B
C v D

B Championship

Quarter Finals

A Dromahair v Bornacoola
B Carrigallen v Leitrim Gaels

Semi Finals

A v Gortletteragh
B v Drumkeerin

CCC Liatroma will issue fixtures following this weekend’s ACL D3/4/5 games and it is hoped that as many as the above games as possible will be played on Saturday November 5th, depending on this weekend’s results across all grades.

 

 

28-Oct-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

Leitrim Ladies Fundraiser

Leitrim Ladies are holding their annual fundraising event this Saturday 26th November 2011 at 8pm sharp, in the Ramada Hotel, Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim. Everyone welcome, Tickets cost €10 each and are on sale from any Ladies Club Secretary or directly from the Ramada Hotel.

This year we are holding a ‘Take me out’ night with what is guaranteed to be a fun night for both participants and guests alike!. The line up will be consisting of Ladies and Men from all round the county with a few surprise guests. For further details contact: Sinead @ 087-9220648 or Deirdre @ 086-3963011.

 

 

25-Oct-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

Senior Hurling Champions 2011

Gortletteragh captured the Leitrim Senior Hurling Championship title on Saturday in Pairc Sean when they defeated a gallant Cluainín side in the Final replay after another extra time thriller. Gortletteragh had the better of exchanges in the opening half and they lead 2-3 to 0-4 at the interval. Cluainín battled back tremendously in the second half and a late free forced extra-time with a 1-8 to 2-5 scoreline. Cluainín took the lead at the start of extra-time but an Eanna MaddenÓgoal for Gortletteragh six minutes from time proved the winning score. Final score read Gortletteragh 3-7. Cluainín 1-11 (after extra-time).

Gortletteragh bridged a 13 year gap to win this years Senior Hurling Championship and we take this opportunity to congratulate them on their success and wish them well on the road in Connacht.

Finally, well done to both teams on producing two absorbing contests and their officials and mentors for promoting hurling in the county. The attendances at both fixtures were very impressive and hopefully that reflects a growing interest in hurling in the county. Again, well done to all concerned.

 

 

24-Oct-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

GAAJOBBRIDGE INTERNSHIP SCHEME

GAA/JOBBRIDGE

The GAA aims to provide meaningful internships, which will enable interns to grow in competence and confidence as they develop their capabilities, on the basis of experience and reflection.

JobBridge is a new National Internship Scheme that will provide work experience placements for interns for a 6 or 9 month period. The aim of the National Internship Scheme is to assist in breaking the cycle where jobseekers are unable to get a job without experience, either as new entrants to the labour market after education or training or as unemployed workers wishing to learn new skills. The scheme will also give people a real opportunity to gain valuable experience to bridge the gap between study and the beginning of their working lives.

The GAA has always placed on emphasis on Social Capital – Scáth a Chéile – and Civic Contribution. The JobBridge initiative has provided the GAA with the means to make a contribution and to provide unemployed individuals with the opportunity to utilise the skills that they have learned during training or education in a practical work environment for the first time, or, indeed, to enhance the skills that they have already gained through previous employment.

The GAA/JobBridge Internship Scheme will provide unemployed individuals with the opportunity to develop and advance their skills in a practical work environment. In conjunction with the JobBridge initiative the GAA may be able to offer up to 200 internships, at any one time, in the areas of Games Development and Administration.

The first phase of internships as part of the GAA/JobBridge scheme have gone live today at www.jobbridge.gaa.ie and www.jobbridge.ie – both links are available on the Leitrim GAA Website.

 

 

24-Oct-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

Scór na mBunscoileanna

Scór na mBunscoileanna takes place this week with rounds in St Marys Hall, Carrick on Shannon on Thursday night and in Ballinamore Community Hall on Friday night.

Both evenings start at 6.00 sharp.
Schools are reminded that dancing groups are to perform in their school uniforms and not in dancing costumes. 
Scholls taking part are Marsit Girls carrick, Leitrim Village NS, Gael Scoil Liatroma, Drumcong NS, Drumeela, Fenagh, Ballinamore Girls, Ballinamore Boys, Aughawillan, Aughnasheelan, Drumlea, Mohill and Aughavas NS

 

 

23-Oct-11 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor