Leitrim Senior Football Manager

Mickey Moran was reappointed as Leitrim Senior Football Manager at last nights Special County Committee meeting.
Barney Breen continues in his role as selector while Martin McGowan has decided to step down after 14 years involvement with Leitrim Football teams.
Cathaoirleach Joe Flynn gave glowing praise to Martin for his total dedication and significant contribution to Leitrim GAA and wished him well in the future.

 

 

17-Aug-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

Impressive Gortletteragh are under 14 (11-a-side) Champions

It was two well matched teams that met last monday evening to contest the Under 14 (11-a-side) Final in Pairc Sean. Despite the heavy rain that fell the two teams managed to produce an excellent game of football.

For much of the game the momento swung between the sides but there was one player who made the difference and that was Gortletteragh Captain Jack Heslin who had a fantastic game and had a personal score of 2-03. Eve n though Heslin was outstanding it was a team effort with Francie Flynn being effective up front and when needed in the later stages of the game he made sure nothing got past him in defence while Keoghan McGovern was equally instrumental in his side”s defence.

For Kiltubrid Michael McCormack, Eoin Dolan & Stephen McLoughlin were all very impressive and for a period in the second half it looked like they could have won the match when they got two goals one from Eoin Dolan and the second one from Stephen McLoughlin a minute later which put Kiltubrid in the lead for the first time in the game. Kiltubrid were now playing with confidence when they extended their lead with a point from Eoin Dolan.

The game started to turn around for Gortletteragh when Jack Heslin having been denied by a fine save from Kiltubrid goalkeeper Declan Kelly, Heslin converted two frees in succession and then scored two goals in succession which put Gortletteragh back in favour of winning.  Kiltubrid tried valiantly to fight their way back into contention with two frees from Stephen McLoughlin but it was not enough to deny Gortletteragh who held strong in the closing stages for a deserved victory.

The final score was Gortletteragh 3-09 and Kiltubrid 3-06

GORTLETTERAGH  

Shane Keigheran, Dylan Ward (0-02), Oisin Fox, James Heslin, Glen Ward, Jack Heslin (2-03), David Campbell (0-01) Keoghan McGovern (0-02) Barry Heslin, Conor Gallagher (0-01) Francie Flynn (1-0) Subs used: Darragh McPartland

KILTUBRID

Declan Kelly, Fergal McWeeney, Conor Prior, Sean Prior, Cian McKeon, Michael McCormack (0-01), Eoin Dolan (1-01) Stephen McLoughlin (1-04) Patrick Meehan, Diarmuid MacThiarnain (1-0) Paddy Kelly, 

Subs used: Niall Crossan, James Tighe.

 

REFEREE: Michael Clancy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17-Aug-11 by Gerri Mulhern – PRO – Coiste na nÓg

Change of date for Under 14 (15aside) Final

The under 14(15) Final between Mohill and Ballinamore has been postponed until Sunday 28th of August. Throw in will be at 6pm in Pairc Sean.

 

 

15-Aug-11 by Gerri Mulhern – PRO – Coiste na nÓg

Carrick Area Community Games win All Ireland Title

Congrats to the Carrick Area Community Games U10 Mixed Gaelic Football team who won the All Ireland title in
Athlone this morning. They beat Clane from Co Kildare in the final on a scoreline of 4-6 to 3-4. The victorious
team will be welcomed home in Carrick at 4.30 today (Sunday). All supporters and well wishers are welcome
to the homecoming for this fine bunch of players and their mentors.

Coiste Chontae Liatroma take this opportunity to say a BIG WELL DONE to all the boys and girls.

 

 

14-Aug-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

Under 14 Football Championship 15aside Final

Under 14 Football Championship 15aside Final between Mohill and Ballinamore SOH will take place on Tuesday the 16th in Pairc Sean at 7.00pm. 

We would like to wish both teams the very best of luck.

 

Ref: TBC

 

 

11-Aug-11 by Gerri Mulhern – PRO – Coiste na nÓg

Under 14 Football Championship 11aside Final

Under 14 Football Championship 11aside Final betweenÓgortletteragh and Kiltubrid will take place on Monday the 15th in Pairc Sean at 7.00pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11-Aug-11 by Gerri Mulhern – PRO – Coiste na nÓg

Championship Roundup

Connacht Gold Senior Football Championship

Our quarter finalists are now known following the last round of group games which took place last weekend. InÓgroup 1, Glencar Manorhamilton were ruthless in their must winÓgame against Carrigallen. Their six point winning margin was enough to see them top the group (on Scóring average) and qualify Bornacoola as group runners up. Incidentally, a five point loss for Carrigallen would have seen them through and Bornacoola out – that is how close this group was in the end. InÓgroup 2, St Marys beat Allen Gaels by five points and they topped their group with two wins from two with Kiltubrid finishing group runners up as they had already accounted for Allen Gaels. InÓgroup 3 Annaduff won their last game against Ballinamore SOH and this was enough to see them join SOHs in the Quarter Finals. All teams in this group finished on 2 points but Drumreillys poorer Scóring return let them down in the end. In the last Group Mohill who had already topped their group after Round 2 were joined by Aughawillan as they defeated Cloone by five points at the weekend. The quarter final meetings have thrown up some mouth watering ties. They are scheduled to take place on Saturday 20th August as follows:-

 St Marys v Bornacoola at 5.15 in Páirc Sean

 Glencar Manorhamilton v Kiltubrid at 6.45 in Páirc Sean

 Mohill v Annaduff at 5.15 in Cloone

 Ballinamore SOH v Aughawillan at 6.45 in Cloone

 Facing into relegation semi final battle will be:-

 Drumreilly v Cloone on Saturday 20th August at 5pm in Fenagh

Carrigallen v Allen Gaels on Sunday 21st August at 12.30 in Aughawillan

 GWP Intermediate Football Championship

InÓgroup 2, Glencar Manorhamiltons second string accounted for an injury hit Aughnasheelin side. They now join Eslin who topped the group in the quarter finals. Gortletteragh were victorious against Ballinaglera and joinÓgroup 3 winners Melvin Gaels in the quarter finals while inÓgroup 4 Dromahair accounted for Fenagh and this result saw them top their group with Aughavas runners up. The meeting of Drumkeerin and Glenfarne Kiltyclogher was postponed owing to a bereavement in the Glenfarne Kiltyclogher Club. We take this opportunity to sympathise with the Harkin Family, Glenfarne on the sudden and sad loss of Desmond Harkin, RIP. This game is re-fixed for next Saturday evening at 7pm in Ballinaglera. The result will decide first and second group placing.

The Intermediate Quarter Finals are scheduled for Sunday 21st August as follows:-

 Eslin v Group 1 Runners Up (Drumkeerin Glenfarne Kiltyclogher) in Drumshanbo at 12.30

Glencar Manorhamilton v Group 1 Winners (Drumkeerin Glenfarne Kiltyclogher) in Drumshanbo at 2pm

Dromahair v Gortletteragh in Pairc Sean at 12.30

Melvin Gaels v Aughavas in Pairc Sean at 2pm 

Facing into relegation semi final battle on Sunday 21st August will be:–

 St Marys v Aughnasheelin at 12.30 in Kiltubrid

Ballinaglera v Fenagh at 12.30 in Leitrim Gaels 

GWP Junior A Championship

In the Junior A Championship there were second round wins for Allen Gaels, Melvin Gaels, Annaduff and Gortletteragh and this weekend the final group games take place. InÓgroup 4, Drumkeerin were the only team to exit the championship after Round 2 while Gortletteragh and Mohill have qualified for the quarter finals but do meet this weekend to decide first and second group placing. In the other 3 groups it really is down to the wire this weekend and as we know anything can still happen. The following are the games scheduled for this weekend.

Leitrim Gaels v St Marys

Mohill v Gortletteragh

Ballinamore Sean OHeslins v Carrigallen

 Kiltubrid v Melvin Gaels


 

 

10-Aug-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

Hurling News

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

All new players are encouraged to come along even if its their first time.  The first blitz took place on saturday 30th July in Ballinamore where up to 40 boys and girls aged from 6 to 12 took place in various small sided games.  This was a great success and provides the indroduction of hurling at a young age.  The next blitz will take place in the Bee Park, Manorhamilton on Saturday 20th.  The blitz scheduled for Saturday 13th in Carrick will be changed to a date in September
 
Under 14 Hurling Championship Final
Ballinamore hurling club won an extremely entertaining final over Cluainin Iomaint last saturday week in Pairc Tom.  The Manor men started the game in emphatic fashion with Damon Beattie hitting the net and Ferghal Rooney and Martin Feeney both hitting points.  But Ballinamore hit back and scored some excellent scores from Pearse Dolan to go in at half time with the advantage.  Both teams contested full blooded for the sliotar in the second half.  Ballinamore physical strength seemed to be the difference between both teams.  The skill level from both teams was a fantastic sight. Both full backs on either side held their respective defences together with Kevin Mullen of Ballinamore giving a great display on how to catch a sliotar over his head while Cluainin Iomaint Fergus Munday broke out of defence throughout the game.  Mid fielders Micheal Feely, Kieran McPartland(Cluainin Iomaint) and Conor Cullen/ Donal Feely(Ballinamore) gave it their all tackling ferociously throughout.  The hurling skills of Pearse Dolan/Peter Reynolds (Ballinamore) and Stephen Loughlin/Martin Feeney and Ferghal Rooney (Cluainin Iomaint) shows that hurling in Leitrim is alive and well.  The final score was Ballinamore 3.07 Cluainin Iomaint 2.06.
 
Well done to Stephen Loughlin (Cluainin Iomaint) who lined out in the Waterford colours last Sunday in Croke Park at half time in the All Ireland Hurling semi final.  Stephen attends St. Clares National school Manorhamilton and gave a man of the match display in the Cluainin Iomaint defence in the under hurling 14 final. Well done Stephen.
 
Under 14 and under 16 development squads have commenced training with the first session taking place last week in Carrick.  They will train inÓgortlettragh at 1pm this thursday.  Both squads will train at a different venue each week under the guidance of Steve Feeney, Kevin McGrath, Alan Duffy and Tommy McCormack.
 
Under 16 Championship Fixtures-
Cluainin Iomaint will travel to Gortlettragh on tuesday 9th which will be the first game in the under 16 championship.  Current under 16 champions Cluainin Iomaint will be favourites with their participation in the Sligo league under their belts. St. Marys are due to play Ballinamore this week.
Week of 15th August Ballinamore V Gortlettragh and Cluainin Iomaint V St. Marys
Week of 22th August Cluainin Iomaint V Ballinamore and St. Marys V Gortlettragh
 
Minor Hurling championship will be a straight knock out –
20th August Manor v Ballinamore and Gortlettragh V St. Marys
 
Leitrim Senior Hurling league
Cluainin Iomaint were due to travel to Gortlettragh last Monday evening but with many of the Gortlettragh squad involved with the football championship they had to concede and hand the points to the Manor men.  St. Marys will travel to Gortlettragh this Monday and need a win to stay in with a shout to reach a league final.
 
Please note that both pictures that were published on page 30 of last weeks Leitrim Observer had the wrong team mentioned in both captions – It should have read Ballinamore hurling club and CLUAININ IOMAINT hurling club not Gortlettragh.

 

 

09-Aug-11 by Micheal Dolan – PRO Hurling

Junior B Football Championship 2011

 
Coiste Chontae Liatroma CLG


Junior B Football Championship 2011
       

Group 1 Group 2 Group 3

Round 1 Round 1 Round 1
  Glencar/Manor v Fenagh-St Caillins Aughawillan v Annaduff St Marys v Aughavas
  St Osnats Glencar v Ballinamore-SOH Dromahair – bye Leitrim Gaels – bye
       

Round 2 Round 2 Round 2
  Ballinamore-SOH v Glencar/Manor Annaduff v Dromahair Aughavas v Leitrim Gaels
  Fenagh-St Caillins v St Osnats Glencar Aughawillan – bye St Marys – bye
       

Round 3 Round 3 Round 3
  Glencar/Manor v St Osnats Glencar Aughawillan v Dromahair St Marys v Leitrim Gaels
  Ballinamore-SOH v Fenagh-St Caillins Annaduff – bye Aughavas – bye
       
       
  Quarter Finals    
W Second Group 1 v First Group 3    
X Second Group 2 v Second Group 3    
       
  Semi Finals    
  First Group 1 v Winner Match X    
  First Group 2 v Winner Match W    
       
  Relegation Semi Final    
Y Third Group 2 v Third Group 3    
       
  Relegation Final    
  Fourth Group 1 v Defeated team in Match Y    

 

 

09-Aug-11 by Colette Fox – PRO