Leitrim Senior Football ManOgement Team

The Leitrim Football Management Team for 2012 is now complete following the ratification of George Dugdale as selector at last nights County Board meeting.  George joins Manager Mickey Moran and selector Barney Breen for the 2012 campaign.  We wish George all the best in his new role.

 

 

14-Sep-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

ACL Divsion 2 League Final

The much anticipated Division 2 League Final between Ballinamore SOH and Kiltubrid takes place this Saturday (17th September) at 4pm in Cloone. 

Ballinamore SOH topped Division 2 on 17 points while Kiltubrid were hot on their heals on 16 points.  Although both teams are promoted to Division 1 next year they will still be anxious to lift the all important silverware.  They met in the League on the opening day way back on the 5th of March and Ballinamore were away winners on a scoreline of 0-10 to 2-6.  A league title would be some consolation to both teams who have exited the Senior Championship – Kiltubrid exited at quarter final stage while Ballinamore SOH lost out at semi final stage. 

We wish both teams the best of luck at the weekend.

 

 

13-Sep-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

GWP Junior A Finalists

This years GWP Junior A Championship Final will be contested by Mohill and Melvin Gaels. Mohill were 2 point winners over Ballinamore SOH in a very keenly contested encounter while Melvin Gaels recorded a 3-8 to 1-9 win over Annaduff. Melvin Gaels will now contest the 2011 Intermediate and Junior A Finals. Well done to Mohill and Melvin Gaels on their victories and best of luck to both in their preparations for the Final.

 

 

12-Sep-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

Change of Venue

ACL Division 1 League game betweenÓglencar Manor and Annaduff scheduled for tomorrow Sunday 11th September has been switched from the Bee Park to Belcoo, Co Fermanagh.
Throw in 2.30.

 

 

10-Sep-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

GWP Junior A Championship

GWP Junior A Championship

Annaduff v Melvin Gaels on Saturday at 6pm in Cloone
Ballinamore SOH v Mohill on Saturday at 6.30 in Drumshanbo

The GWP Junior A Championship has thrown up some surprises already. Annaduff dumped the favourites Leitrim Gaels out and now see themselves shot into the limelight as favourites. They face a very impressive Melvin Gaels outfit whose first team have already qualified for the Intermediate Championship Final. Annaduff will be hoping to make up for the disappointment of loosing out at semi final stage in the senior while Melvin Gaels will be determined to join their Intermediate team in another final. We suspect the Mohill v Ballinamore SOH game will be a very tight affair. Both clubs first teams have exited the senior championship so both should field very strong sides.

In the Junior B Championship its Round 3. Aughawillan take on Dromahair and rivals Leitrim Gaels and St Marys face each other. The Junior C Championship kicks off this weekend with three fixtures:-

Eslin v Bornacoola
Glenfarene Kiltyclogher v Kiltubrid
Glencar Manor v Cloone

BEST OF LUCK TO ALL THE TEAMS

 

 

09-Sep-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

Gortletteragh beat Leitrim Gaels in Minor Championship 11 a-side Final

The Minor Championship 11 a-side Final took place in Pairc Sean last Wednesday betweenÓgortletteragh and Leitrim Gaels and it was quite obvious from the first ten minutes that the Gortletteragh team were the much stronger of the two.

The game opened with a score for Leitrim Gaels with a lovely point from Michael McManus in the first 30 seconds but Gortletteragh hit back with a move that saw Alan McCann provide a pass to Padraig Gallagher who fired and got Gortletteraghs first goal. For the next ten minutes Gortletteragh were unstoppable with points from Barry Tiernan, Niall Woods, Patrick Heslin, Padraig Gallagher and Evan Ward.

To Leitrim Gaels credit they dug in and reduced a seven point lead to just two before half time with points from Dylan Ahern and Michael McManus and a good move between Aaron McLoughlin and Pierce Daly saw the ball passed swiftly to Michael McManus who scored a great low shot to the back of the Gortletteragh net. This left just two points between the teams but Gortletteragh hit back with a great goal from Alan McCann who had received a lovely pass from Padraig Gallagher. This left the half time score Gortletteragh 2-05  Leitrim Gaels 1-03.

The second half saw Gortletteragh starting very strong with two frees from Padraig Gallagher. McManus for Leitrim Gaels scored a point but was quickly followed by a point from Gortletteraghs Alan McCann. The killer score came eight minutes on when Padraig Gallagher after a long run scored their third goal giving Gortletteragh a nine point lead. McManus and Gallagher both got points for their sides and then Leitrim Gaels were awarded a penalty for a foul on Colm Moreton. Enda Moreton struck the ball well but Gortletteraghs keeper Niall Tiernan saved the shot. Gortletteragh got the ball back down and their fourth goal was scored by Evan Ward. Three more points were added by Gortletteragh, two from Gallagher and one from McCann to ensure their victory over Leitrim Gaels. Final score was Gortletteragh 4-12 Leitrim Gaels 1-05.

GORTLETTERAGH

Niall Tiernan, Alan McGarry, David Mulvey, Patrick Heslin (0-1), Niall Mulvey, Niall Woods (0-1) Barry Tiernan (0-1), John Reynolds, Evan Ward (1-1) Padraig Gallagher (2-6) Alan McCann (0-2) Subs: Padraig Campbell & Owen OBradaigh for McCann & Ward (46 mins)

LEITRIM GAELS

Adrian Keaveney, Liam Cox, Damien Flynn, Pierce Daly, Aaron McLoughlin, Michael McManus (1-4) Colm Moreton, Enda Moreton, Dylan Ahern (0-1) Jody Nolan, David McNulty

REFEREE: Sean McCartan

 

 

 

08-Sep-11 by Gerri Mulhern – PRO – Coiste na nÓg

Ladies Club Championship Fixtures

Saturday September 10th 2011

Cox’s Steakhouse Senior Championship
Venue Grade Rd Fixture
Leitrim Village Sr 3 Kiltubrid V Dromahair 4pm
Fenagh Sr 3 St. Joseph’s V Aughawillan 6pm

Cumann Peil na mBain Liatroma, Junior A Championship
Venue Grade Rd Fixture
Gortletteragh Jun A 3 Bornacoola V Fenagh 6pm

Sunday 11th September 2011
Ballinamore Credit Union Intermediate Championship
Venue Grade Rd Fixture
Cloone Inter Final Sean O’Heslins V St. Mary’s 4pm

Cumann Peil na mBain Liatroma, Junior A Championship
Venue Grade Rd Fixture
Ballinaglera Jun A 3 Gortletteragh V Drumkeerin 12pm

Cara Pharmacy Junior B Championship
Venue Grade Rd Fixture
Cloone Jun B Final Dromahair V Aughnasheelin 2.30pm

 

 

08-Sep-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

St Patricks Dromahair are the Under 14 (13-a-side) Football Champions

Congratulations to St Patrick’s Dromahair on their great victory over Aughnasheelin in a very wet Pairc Sean last Friday 2nd September. Dromahair were on the score board within 15 seconds of the start with a point from Martin Feeney and quickly added another point by Cian McHugh. Within two minutes Dromahair got their first goal from a great pass from Robbie Cunningham to James Clancy who scored a great goal.

Three minutes later Dromahairs Jonathan Kelly scored their second goal despite Aughnasheelin keeper Keith Harvey getting a touch to the ball.  Martin Feeney for Dromahair scored a point followed by Aughnasheelins first point by Fintan Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick added another point from a free on 15 minutes before Dromahair’s keeper Jack Burke made a great save to deny BrianÓgallagher a certainÓgoal on 17 minutes.

Dromahairs Martin Feeney went on the score three more points without reply while Aughnasheelins Fintan Fitzpatrick coverted a long range effort to leave Dromahair 2-06 to 0-03 at half time.

Martin Feeney opened the Scóring in the second half with a free for Dromahair and six minutes on Conor Cullen from AughnasheelinÓgot their first goal with a long range free which ended in the back of the goal. But within minutes Dromahairs Kyle Harte was fouled giving Cunningham the opportunity to score their third goal. Points from Feeney and McHugh followed with a goal apiece for Jonathan Kelly and James Clancy which saw Dromahair with an unbeatable lead.

Aughnasheelin did come back with a consolationÓgoal from Ellie Mwamba but Dromahair were too strong on the day and the final score was St Patricks Dromahair 5-09 Aughnasheelin 2-03.

ST PATRICKS DROMAHAIR

Jack Burke, Caoileann McLoughlin, Ruairi Ballantine, Luke Gunning, James Morrison, Conal Glymartin, Cian McHugh (0-2) Jonathan Kelly (2-0) James Clancy (2-0) Robbie Cunningham (1-0) Martin Feeney (0-7) Daragh McMorrow, Kyle Harte, Subs: Shay Clancy for McMorrow (43 mins) Patrick McTiernan for Harte (50) mins.

AUGHNASHEELIN

Keith Harvey, Daniel Boyle, Cormac Sammon, Ciaran Cullen, Ryan Cull, Patrick Sammon, Conor Cullen (1-0) Jack McGirl, Darren Cullen, Fintan Fitzpatrick (0-3) Aaron Hoare, Ben McGirl, BrianÓgallagher, Subs: Ellie Mwamba (1-0) for Gallagher (41 mins)

 

 

 

 

07-Sep-11 by Gerri Mulhern – PRO – Coiste na nÓg

Senior and Intermediate Championship Finalists

St Mary’s and Glencar Manorhamilton will contest this years Connacht Gold Senior Football Championship Final scheduled for Sunday September 25th in Pairc Sean. St Mary’s had a one point win over neighbours Annaduff last Saturday evening in what was a hugely entertaining contest while champions Glencar Manorhamilton had a comfortable win over Ballinamore SOH. This is of course a repeat of last years Senior Final and interest in the game is already high.

Glencar Manorhamilton will also contest this years Minor A Championship Final which is the curtain raiser to the Senior Championship Final. Their opponents have yet to be finalised with 3 teams involved in a playoff (see minor league table in Coiste na nÓg feed and fixtures below).

Minor Quarter Final Wednesday 7th September at 7pm in Kiltubrid
Ballinamore SOH v Drumkeerin
Minor Semi Final Wednesday 14th September at 7pm in Kiltubrid
St Manachans v Ballinamore SOH/Drumkeerin

In the GWP Intermediate Championship, Melvin Gaels and Gortletteragh have qualified for the Final with wins over Glenfarne Kiltyclogher and Drumkeerin respectively. The sides have already met in this years championship when Melvin Gaels prevailed in their Group 3, Round 2 meeting.

In the leadup to the final we will have build up and previews from different quarters …………… so keep an eye on the website ……………….

 

 

06-Sep-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

Latest Hurling News

Championship Draw 2011

St. Marys Hurling Club V Cluainin Iomaint
Ballinamore V Gortlettragh
Both semi finals will take place on October 1st in St. Mary’s GAA pitch. Throw in for first game is 2pm.

Hurling Go Games for Under 8s / Under 10s/ Under 12s

A blitz took place in Gortletteragh last Saturday. St. Mary’s, Ballinamore, Gortlettragh and Cluainin Iomaint all contested for the Stephen Dorrigan Memorial Cup. Mary’s commenced the blitz with a win over Ballinamore and Cluainin won their game against Gortletteragh. Mary’s then played Gortletteragh and won. Cluainin also won their game against Ballinamore. The final was then played with Mary’s showing their dominance against Cluainin. Ballinamore and Gortletteragh played after the final. Please keep an eye on notes for next blitz.

Minor Championship Final

St. Marys Hurling club hosted Cluainin Iomaint in St. Marys GAA pitch last Friday night. Timing of this fixture hindered both clubs with their involvment in the minor football championship. In an entertaining game Marys displayed their dominance early on by Scóring some impressive goals. Cluainin Iomaint were dependant on Under 16 Gavin O Hagan for their scores. Gavin scored 5 points and was very unlucky not to score 3 goals, one of which hit the side netting. Maybe if these goals were scored Cluainin might have had a better chance of containing Marys. Cluainin found it very difficult to get an attack past Thomas Glancy who was instrumental in Marys defence. Thomas was always in the right place to snuff out any chance Cluainin had of Scóring. Well done to Olchan Conway and Daithi Hughes for putting inÓgreat work with St. Marys minor team.

Kilmacud Crokes All Ireland 7s competition

Cluainin Iomaint travelled to Dublin last Saturday and had three very entertaining games against MacCumhaills of Donegal, Coolera/Strandhill (Sligo) and Innishkeen (Monaghan). Cluainin battled well and adjusted quickly to the speedy game in which goals were the difference in each game. In what was a great experience Cluainin will count their involvment in this competition as great preparation to take on St Marys in the semi final of the Championship on October 1st.

 

 

06-Sep-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

Results of Minor Board Fundraising Draw

Congratulations to our winners and we would like to thank all who supported our draw, its very much appreciated
1st  prize of €200  James Sweeney Dromahaire
2nd prize 2 All Ireland football tickets  Gortletteragh GAA Club
3rd prize 2 All Ireland hurling tickets  Keith Boyle Aughnasheelin
4th prize Signed Leitrim Jersey  Vincie O’Rourke Fenagh

 

 

04-Sep-11 by Gerri Mulhern – PRO – Coiste na nÓg

Congratulations to Mohill who won the Under 14 Championship 15-a-side Final

Congratulations to Mohill who beat Ballinamore Sean O’Heslins in the Under 14 (15-a-side) Championship Final in Pairc Sean on Sunday evening last completing a League and Championship double inÓgreat style.

Mohill started very strong and the midfield pairing of Jamie Stenson & Keith Beirne were excellent for Mohill and they provided attack after attack while the likes of Jamie Cosgrove & RonanÓgordan proved to be very efficient in front of goal.

Ballinamore spent most of the game playing in defence trying to restrict the number of Scóring chances their opponents had with the result being Ballinamore found it very difficult to make Scóring opportunities.  Peter Reynolds & Kevin Mullen were among Ballinamores best performers but that was not enough to stem the seemingly continuous Mohill attacks that were being launched.

Mohill opened the Scóring with a free from Keith Beirne followed by a point by Ethan Harkin from play. Mohill extended their lead in the eight minute with a goal from Jamie Cosgrove who confidentlyn dispatched his shot past Ballinamore goalkeeper Darren Maxwell. After a seven minute scoreless period Mohill extended their lead with points from Keithn Beirne and RonanÓgordan.

With ten minutes remaining in the the half Ballinamore got their first point from a free taken by Peter Reynolds but Mohill replied with three points one from Jamie Cosgrove and two from Keith Beirne and two minutes to go in the first half Ballinamore got their first goal when Barry McGovern delivered a perfect diagonal pass into the path of Daire Murphy who dispatched his shot passed Cal Rawlinson and into the Mohill goal but unfortunately for Ballinamore, Mohill went up the other end of the pitch and RonanÓgordon lobbed the ball into the back of the Ballinamore,s goal giving Mohill their second goal ending the first half Mohill 2-07 Ballinamore 1-01.

The second half lacked the intensity of the first half and it was clear that Mohill would not relinquish their lead. Mohill extended their lead with two points from RonanÓgordon and with nine minutes to go RonanÓgot Mohills third goal.

Ballinamore kept working although the game was long over as a contest but were arguably the better team in the closing ten minutes. Kevin Mullen looked very lively and having got a point was fouled three minutes later when he went for goal and was awarded a penalty which was duly converted by Peter Reynolds.

Mohill completed the Scóring with a point from RonanÓgordon in the final minute to give them a final score of 3-11 to Ballinamore Sean O’Heslins 2-02.

 

 

MOHILL

Cal Rawlinson, Michael Reynolds, Jack McGarry, Ryan Murphy, Kevin Flynn, Darren Keegan, David Mitchell, Jamie Stenson, Keith Beirne (0-4), RonanÓgordon (2-5) Jamie Cosgrove (1-1) Ethan Harkin (0-1) DylanÓgaffey, Ronan McKeon, James McNabola

BALLINAMORE SEAN O’HESLINS

Darren Maxwell, Damien Creaven, James Hamill, Darragh Reynolds, Adam Goldrick, Niall McGovern Mark O’Reilly, Donal Feely, Peter Reynolds (1-1), Oisin McCaffrey, Daire Murphy (1-0) Cathal McHugh, Barry McGovern, Kevin Mullen (0-1) Jamie Sweeney

REFEREE: James McCaffrey

 

 

02-Sep-11 by Gerri Mulhern – PRO – Coiste na nÓg