Two All Ireland titles for Leitrim
Saturday last was a memorable occasion for Leitrim Scór as Glencar/Manorhamilton and Aughnasheelin were declared All Ireland champions in Rince Foirne and Amhranaíocht Aonair respectively at the All Ireland finals in Killarney.
For Glencar/Manorhamilton it was a long-awaited and richly-deserved reward for perseverance and persistence. For each of the previous eight years they had reached the All Ireland finals and travelled to Killarney and other venues, with great hopes, only to come home disappointed on each occasion. Others would have given up but Claire McMorrow, their tutor and Manager didnt. The memory of two previous wins in 1993 and 1999 kept them going in the hope that their day would come and come it did on Saturday last.
The dancing team of Amanda Sweeney, Nicole OHara, Aoife Duignan, BronÓgh Rooney, Aidan McLoughlin, Ciaran McManus, Shane Connaire and Brendan Byrne gave a great performance dancing the Cross Reel and the adjudicators put them ahead of Killyclogher, Co Tyrone, Glenflesk, Co Kerry and St Martins, Co Louth. Two of the group: Amanda Sweeney and Shane Connaire were on the last Glencar/Manorhamilton team to win the Figure Dance All Ireland in 1999. The long wait was over.
The sight of bonfires blazing on the approach to Manorhamilton at 7.00pm last Sunday and hundreds on the streets in Manorhamilton to greet them back made it all worth it. It was a memorable homecoming as the dancers performed on the street as darkness fell on a happy group of dancers and supporters.
An hour earlier last Sunday the bonfires were blazing in Aughnasheelin as Aisling Sammon returned as All Ireland champion to her home parish. Crowds assembled to celebrate in the Community Centre and the joy was unbounded as Aisling returned a hero having taken the All Ireland title twenty-four hours earlier against the best of the other provinces: Mary Connolly form Newtownbutler, Co Fermanagh, Áine Sheehan , Foilmore, Co Kerry and Éilís McLoughlin, Ardagh, Co Longford.
Aislings win was something special for Leitrim as this was the first time ever that a Leitrim singer won an All Ireland Scór title in either Scór Sinsear or Scór na nÓg. On eight previous occasions Leitrim have been represented at All Ireland finals in Scór Sinsear but never successfully. Mae Malone from Mohill got to the final in the very first year of Scór in 1970. James Dooner and Brid Megahey, both Ballinamore, Éamon Daly from Allen Gaels, Ann Mulligan from Bornacoola, Therese McCartin from Carrigallen and Sinéad Egan from Aughnasheelin on two occasions got to the Finals. Aisling Sammon with a beautiful rendering of "Róisín Dubh" was a worthy winner and Leitrim supporters were jubilant as her name was called out.
These two successes bring Leitrims total All Irelands in Scór Sinsear to 23, just one behind Galway and Tyrone both on 24. With the great interest in Scór in Leitrim and wonderful victories by great Scór clubs like Aughnasheelin and Glencar/Manorhamilton it may not be long until Leitrim are out on top.
At the two victory celebrations Leitrim heroes were met by Cathaoirleach of Leitrim Co Board, Seosamh Ó Floinn and Rúnaí, Diarmuid Mac Suibhne as well as Oifigeach Cultúir agus Teanga, Máire Ní Mhaoilbhlia, agus Rúnaí Coiste Scór Liatroma, Seán Ó Suilleabháin. Tributes were also paid to Leitrims other All Ireland competitors: Droim Dhá Thiar in Ceol Uirlis, Seán Ó hEislin in Nuachleas and Gleann an Chairthe/ Cluainín in Rince Seit. It was a proud and joyous occasion as both victories were celebrated both in the early hours in Killarney on Saturday and in Aughnasheelin and Manorhamilton on Sunday.
To top of a great occasion for the county, another Leitrim connection was that Fear a Tí on the night was Ballinamores Tommy Moran, who also did a great job in enlivening proceedings.
Bí sé soiléir go raibh croí an chontae sa chultúir ghaelach agus muintir an chontae ag baint taitneamh as.
Photographs from the homecomings are available in the gallery.
11-Apr-11 by Colette Fox – PRO
Allianz Football & Hurling Leagues 202518th January 2025 - 10:15 am
Tight at the Top
County FootballPromotion from Division IV of the 2011 Allianz National Football League was always going to be a dog-fight to the finish.
Leitrim, Clare, Fermanagh, Carlow, Longford and Roscommon would all have fancied their chances, with the pundits predicting that the Connacht Champions would carry the favourites tag – the other five would be even money.
There was some talk that London might make an impression, especially with many players having recently emigrated there, while Kilkenny were given little chance of offering any kind of a serious challenge.
Indeed, London did rattle a few cages, but did not have the power to maintain it to the end against stronger opposition – the influx of players to the city seems to have helped the clubs more than the county side, but no doubt they will eventually don the county jersey and make a bigger mark in next years Allianz League.
Kilkenny were on a hiding to nothing, but we must admire the efforts of their players who gave of their best despite being aware of their eventual position on the League table. The side was on a hiding to nothing as teams attempted to score at will and up the "scores for" in case of mathematical analysis in the event of finishing on level points. It could be that tight at the top.
Leitrim finished on six points, with victories over Clare, Kilkenny and Fermanagh. It could have been more. Had the London match not been postponed we would have expected to gain another two, but in the end it didnt matter, we had fallen short along the way.
Apart from a 3-18 shooting spree against Kilkenny, our Scóring rate just wasnt high enough — and a few more scores would have made such a difference — one point defeats are especially heartbreaking, as we had against Longford (when hopes were still riding high) and also against Roscommon, though the die had been cast at that stage.
Leaving out the Kilkenny match, our Scóring rate was 0-12, 0-11, 0-10, 0-10,
0-15 and 1-10, a total of 1 goal and 68 points or a game average of less than 12 points – Scórcely enough to be ahead at the finish. And just one goal from those six games meant there was little buzz around the square – and nothing can lift a team and supporters more than to see the net rattling.
But we defended well too, with a total against us of 4-68, or just over a 13 point average. So, we were close.
Close calls dont win matches though, so one thing our team needs is to up the Scóring rate. There were many positives – an obvious game plan, swift passing movements, tight defending, spirited fight-backs, whole team effort, heart-warming individual performances, shrewd switches, good use of panel and great pride in the county jersey.
Our seven league encounters will be well analysed by Team Manager Mickey Moran, selectors Brian Breen and martin McGowan and the back-up team as we head toeards a Connacht Championship clash with Sligo.
Thats what matters now, the Allianz League is over for us for another year, so, let us get our shooting boots right and anything can happen.
15-Apr-11 by Leitrim GAA
Seeking participants for a new documentary series for TG4
GeneralGAEIL NUA EABHRAC- The Irish New Yorkers.
Do you know a family that has recently immigrated to New York?
Real Films are making a documentary series on the Irish people in New York. We are looking for an Irish family who has recently emigrated, or are in the process of emigrating who would be interested in sharing their story with us; to allow us film them three or four times over a month or so to see how they are settling in and starting life in New York. How is it finding a new home, new work, new schools and a new life? We are all familiar with the older stories of immigration but what is it like in 2011?
This is not a reality television series it is a two part factual documentary. For 250 years Irish people have immigrated to New York and in most cases very successfully made it their own. We want to tell the story of Irish people who are taking this journey in 2011. As well as our family of newly arrived Irish, we will also tell the stories of first, second and third generation Irish and Irish Americans living in New York.
If you think you fit the bill, or know anyone who does, or if you would like more information please contact Producer Aideen Kane, at the details below.
Irish language is a definite plus but not essential.
Aideen Kane
Real Films
353-86-831-5006
theirishnewyorkers@yahoo.ie
15-Apr-11 by Leitrim GAA
Connacht Writers Personality of the Month
GeneralClarinbridge All-Ireland club hero Mark Kerins has been honoured in the Connacht GAA Writers Personality of the Month scheme.
Kerins was the Scóring sensation as the Galway club won their first-ever AIB All-Ireland club hurling championship title by defeating Kilkenny side OLoughlinÓgaels by 2-18 to 0-12, in Croke Park on St Patricks Day.
His tally of 1-7 was a key factor in the victory, and he also received the man-of-the-match award on the day. Mark has been selected for the March award.
The winners to date this year in the prestigious scheme have been: Caltra Cuans ladies footballers, Co. Galway (January); and Senan Kilbride, St Brigids, Roscommon (February). The monthly award winners will receive their presentations at a special function in the TF Royal Theatre and Hotel, Castlebar, after the season is over.
The winner of the Michael McDonnell Award for the Personality of the Year will also be announced on that night.
15-Apr-11 by Colette Fox – PRO
Club Officer Training
Club DevelopmentClub officer training will take place in Community School, Carrick on Shannon,
Friday 22 April 2011 at 8pm (Not change of Time)
Following officers are required to attend,
Chairperson
Secretary
Treasurer
PRO.
14-Apr-11 by Colette Fox – PRO
Allianz League (Leitrim v London)
County FootballThis is to confirm that following a decision by Leitrim Executive not to travel to London to play Allianz Football League fixed for 17 Aibreán 2011, Leitrim Competitions Control Committee have issued club fixtures for this weekend.
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13-Apr-11 by Colette Fox – PRO
Ladies News
LadiesCumann Peil na mBán Liatroma
U14 Championship
The Leitrim Under 14 team are playing Galway in Tuam Stadium at 6.30pm Wednesday 13th April. Please support these ladies as they are just off the back of two magnificent wins with Roscommon and most notably Mayo. Best of luck to them in their preparation and they continue their winning ways.
Club League
Please See Club League Fixtures for this weekend in the fixture section
Guess the score
Leitrim Ladies GAA had a guess the score competition recently. Thank you to all who supported this. Going to press I did not have the winners to hand but they will be released in next weeks roundup.
Scór
On behalf of Cumann Peil Gael na mBan Liatroma, I want to extend congratulations to Aishling Sammon, Aughnasheelin and the Glencar/Manorhamilton figure dance team on their fantastc wins for Leitrim in the All-Ireland Scór in Killarney last weekend. Both Aisling and members of the Glencar/Manorhamilton team are players in their respective ladies clubs.
12-Apr-11 by Camilla McDonagh
Change of time for Connacht Minor League Game (Galway v Leitrim)
Coiste na nÓgThis weekends Connacht Minor League match betweenÓgalway & Leitrim will now take place on Friday (15th April) at 7.00pm at Pairc Sean.
12-Apr-11 by Gerri Mulhern – PRO – Coiste na nÓg
Two All Ireland titles for Leitrim
ScórTwo All Ireland titles for Leitrim
Saturday last was a memorable occasion for Leitrim Scór as Glencar/Manorhamilton and Aughnasheelin were declared All Ireland champions in Rince Foirne and Amhranaíocht Aonair respectively at the All Ireland finals in Killarney.
For Glencar/Manorhamilton it was a long-awaited and richly-deserved reward for perseverance and persistence. For each of the previous eight years they had reached the All Ireland finals and travelled to Killarney and other venues, with great hopes, only to come home disappointed on each occasion. Others would have given up but Claire McMorrow, their tutor and Manager didnt. The memory of two previous wins in 1993 and 1999 kept them going in the hope that their day would come and come it did on Saturday last.
The dancing team of Amanda Sweeney, Nicole OHara, Aoife Duignan, BronÓgh Rooney, Aidan McLoughlin, Ciaran McManus, Shane Connaire and Brendan Byrne gave a great performance dancing the Cross Reel and the adjudicators put them ahead of Killyclogher, Co Tyrone, Glenflesk, Co Kerry and St Martins, Co Louth. Two of the group: Amanda Sweeney and Shane Connaire were on the last Glencar/Manorhamilton team to win the Figure Dance All Ireland in 1999. The long wait was over.
The sight of bonfires blazing on the approach to Manorhamilton at 7.00pm last Sunday and hundreds on the streets in Manorhamilton to greet them back made it all worth it. It was a memorable homecoming as the dancers performed on the street as darkness fell on a happy group of dancers and supporters.
An hour earlier last Sunday the bonfires were blazing in Aughnasheelin as Aisling Sammon returned as All Ireland champion to her home parish. Crowds assembled to celebrate in the Community Centre and the joy was unbounded as Aisling returned a hero having taken the All Ireland title twenty-four hours earlier against the best of the other provinces: Mary Connolly form Newtownbutler, Co Fermanagh, Áine Sheehan , Foilmore, Co Kerry and Éilís McLoughlin, Ardagh, Co Longford.
Aislings win was something special for Leitrim as this was the first time ever that a Leitrim singer won an All Ireland Scór title in either Scór Sinsear or Scór na nÓg. On eight previous occasions Leitrim have been represented at All Ireland finals in Scór Sinsear but never successfully. Mae Malone from Mohill got to the final in the very first year of Scór in 1970. James Dooner and Brid Megahey, both Ballinamore, Éamon Daly from Allen Gaels, Ann Mulligan from Bornacoola, Therese McCartin from Carrigallen and Sinéad Egan from Aughnasheelin on two occasions got to the Finals. Aisling Sammon with a beautiful rendering of "Róisín Dubh" was a worthy winner and Leitrim supporters were jubilant as her name was called out.
These two successes bring Leitrims total All Irelands in Scór Sinsear to 23, just one behind Galway and Tyrone both on 24. With the great interest in Scór in Leitrim and wonderful victories by great Scór clubs like Aughnasheelin and Glencar/Manorhamilton it may not be long until Leitrim are out on top.
At the two victory celebrations Leitrim heroes were met by Cathaoirleach of Leitrim Co Board, Seosamh Ó Floinn and Rúnaí, Diarmuid Mac Suibhne as well as Oifigeach Cultúir agus Teanga, Máire Ní Mhaoilbhlia, agus Rúnaí Coiste Scór Liatroma, Seán Ó Suilleabháin. Tributes were also paid to Leitrims other All Ireland competitors: Droim Dhá Thiar in Ceol Uirlis, Seán Ó hEislin in Nuachleas and Gleann an Chairthe/ Cluainín in Rince Seit. It was a proud and joyous occasion as both victories were celebrated both in the early hours in Killarney on Saturday and in Aughnasheelin and Manorhamilton on Sunday.
To top of a great occasion for the county, another Leitrim connection was that Fear a Tí on the night was Ballinamores Tommy Moran, who also did a great job in enlivening proceedings.
Bí sé soiléir go raibh croí an chontae sa chultúir ghaelach agus muintir an chontae ag baint taitneamh as.
Photographs from the homecomings are available in the gallery.
11-Apr-11 by Colette Fox – PRO
Breaking news from All Ireland Scór Sinsear Finals
ScórNews just in – Leitrim have won two All Ireland titles in Killarney.
Glencar/Manorhamilton have won the Figure Dancing. This is their third All Ireland title in this event.
Aisling Sammon representing Aughnasheelin has won the Solo Singing at her first appearance in the All
Ireland Finals. Well done to our winners and our other representatives who did us proud.
We look forward to a full report from Killarney when the celebtrations die down!
09-Apr-11 by Colette Fox – PRO
Leo Kenny Memorial Cup 2011
Club FootballCONNACHT SENIOR CLUB FOOTBALL COMPETITION 2011
LEO KENNY MEMORIAL CUP.
* No postponements allowed. If unable to play game is forfeited. All games played on Tuesdays at 7.30pm.
* First named team has Home venue. They may take up a gate and are requested to provide refreshments for travelling team.
* If game is drawn Extra time ( 10 minutes per half). If game is still level toss for choice of ends and first to score wins the game.
Pre Lim 19th April
A: Micheal Breathnachs v An Cheathru Rua Round 1
26th April
1. Sean O hEslins v Elphin R McBrien
2. Castlerea v Allen Gaels M Daly
3. St Marys v Mohill E Stenson
4. St Croans v Kilkerrin Clonberne D Hunt
5. Dromohair v Shamrock Gaels E O Grady
6. Tourlestrane v Bornacoola V Neary
7. Caherlistrane v Curry M Murphy
8. St James v A S O hEithir
Quarter Finals 10th May
W 2 v 1
X 3 v 4
Y 5 v 6
Z 7 v 8
Semi Finals 17th May Neutral Venues
Z v W
X v Y
Final. TBC
09-Apr-11 by Colette Fox – PRO
Leitrim V Roscommon
County FootballLEITRIM TEAM TO PLAY ROSCOMMON IN THE ALLIANZ FOOTBALL LEAGUE (Round 9 – Division 4)
This Sunday (10th April, 2011) at 2.30 pm in Hyde Park, Roscommon.
1 Philip Farrelly Ballinamore Sean OHeslins
2 Dermot Reynolds Annaduff
3 RonanÓgallagher Mohill
4 Paddy Maguire Glencar/Manorhamilton
5 Barry Prior Aughawillan
6 Gary Reynolds Carrigallen
7 Wayne McKeon Ballinamore Sean OHeslins
8 Tomas Beirne Eslin
9 Daniel Lowe St Marys
10 Conor Sheridan Melvin Gaels
11 Emlyn Mulligan Melvin Gaels
12 Robert Lowe St Marys
13 Conor Beirne Eslin
14 James Glancy (Capt) Glencar/Manorhamilton
15 Adrian Croal Glencar/Manorhamilton
3 changes to the team that lost to Longford
Phillip Farrelly comes in for Cathal McCrann inÓgoals
Barry Prior comes in for Daniel Beck in the half back line
Daniel Lowe lines out in midfield with his brother Robert moving to the half forward line in place of Conor Kelly.
08-Apr-11 by Colette Fox – PRO
Club Officer Training
DevelopmentClub Officer Training will take place in the Community School, Carrick on Shannon on Friday 22nd April 2011 at 7pm
The following Club Officers are required to attend,
Chairperson
Secretary
Treasurer
PRO.
07-Apr-11 by Colette Fox – PRO