Date set for County Convention 2011

Comhdhail Bhliantuil 2011 takes place on Sunday 12th December 2010 in Bush Hotel Carrick on Shannon at 2pm.

Nomination form and motion submission forms have been distributed to the Clubs and should be returned to an Runai by email by 15th November, 2010.

In accordance with Rule the following current officer cannot be nominated to the positions to which he has been appointed over each of the past five years.  Cultur agus Teanga (Irish Language and Culture) Sean Ó Suilleabháin

Oifigeach Coiste Oiliuna (Coaching and Games Officer) Caoimhin O Ludló, has informed us that he will be stepping down from the position on 12 Nollaig.

Uachtarán Michael mc Gowan will step down having completed maximum 3 years in the position.

 

 

09-Nov-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Scór na mBunscoileanna winners

Scór na mBunscoileanna winners

The 2 nights of Scór na mBunscoileanna took place in Carrick-on-Shannon on Thursday 4th and Ballinamore on Friday 5th last.
Both nights had huge crowds in attendance and a wonderful line up of the best in Irish culture, music, song and dance.
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 Scoil Bhríd Naofa, Ballinamore.

Leitrim Scór na mBunscoileanna winners

Rince Foirne: Drumcong NS and Drumlea NS

Amhranaíocht: Kathy McLoughlin, Leitrim NS & Aoibheann Quinn, Aughawillan NS

Ceol: Gaelscoil Liatroma and Aughnasheelin NS

Recitation: Mark Dolan, Carrigallen NS & Niamh Donogan, Drumlea NS

Rince Aonair: Ríona McKeon, Drumcong NS & Ella Galligan-Maguire, Drumlea NS

Trath na gCeist: Drumcong NS and Fenagh NS

Nuachleas: Carrigallen NS and Aughnasheelin NS

Ceol Aonair: Hanna Ní Fhearghail, Gaelscoil Liatroma & Shannon Edwards, Drumlea NS

Bailéad Ghrúpa: Leitrim NS and Fenagh NS

Rince sean Nós: Tara Noone, Scoil na Maighdine Muire, Carrick & Sarah Ward, Aughnasheelin NS

Rince Seit: Fenagh NS

Cormac McGill Shield for Overall School of the Year: Scoil Bhríd Naofa, Ballinamore

 

 

07-Nov-10 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

Under 13 Development Squad

The Under 13 Development Squad will play in a blitz with Longford on Saturday 13th November.
The time and venue is to be confirmed but it expected to start at  12.30pm.
The Blitz is weather dependant and also dependant on pitch availability (it maybe in Leitrim or Longford ).

 

 

04-Nov-10 by Ladies PRO

U21 B Football Championship Final this weekend and Sean O Heslins crowned Junior C Football Champions

U21 B Football Championship Final 

Bornacoola and Carrigallen meet in the U21 B Decider this Saturday at 3.30 in Cloone.  Both sides will head into the final full of confidence.  Carrigallen had 13 points to spare over Dromahair in their semi-final and while the scoreline would suggest they were dominant they actually trailed at half time in a game of two halves.  Bornacoola edged out Glenfarne/Kilty in their semi-final on a scoreline of 2-8 to 1-10 in an entertaining and hard fought match that was won with the last kick of the game.  Both sides are brimming with talented players and a final full of quality is surely on the cards.  May the best team win.

Junior C Championship Final Replay (Ballinamore Sean OHeslins 5-6, Drumreilly 1-14)

Last weekend Sean OHeslins staged a dramatic recovery to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat against Drumreilly in the replay of the Junior C Championship Final as they scored goals in the 6th and 7th minutes of injury time.  A shell-shocked Drumreilly were left wondering where it all went wrong for them in the closing stages of this contest but full credit to the victors Sean OHeslins who displayed great battling qualities and never say die attitude to emerge victorious.

This weekend the Junior B Championship Relegation Final between Cloone and Leitrim Gaels takes place on Sunday at 12pm in Annaduff. 

 

 

03-Nov-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Glencar Manorhamilton on the road in Connacht

3-in-a-row Leitrim Senior Football Champions Glencar Manor take on Roscommon champions St Brigid’s in the eagerly awaited Connacht Club Senior Football Championship semi-final match at 2.30 in Páirc Seán, Carrick on Shannon this Sunday.

Roscommon outfit St Brigid’s are a formidable club team and last won the Connacht Club in 2006 and have won eight Roscommon U21 championships in a row.  In the preliminary Connacht Club game they had a convincing win over Sligo Champions, Eastern Harps (0-21 to 0-4) and are widely expected to advance to the Connacht Final. 

Glencar Manorhamilton have made gradual progress in this competition in their appearances over the last two years.  They lost to Eastern Harps in 2008 on a scoreline of 1-15 to 1-5 and lost to Corofin last year by 10 points but this contest was much closer than the scoreline suggests.  This being their 3rd year to represent Leitrim they will no doubt be more familiar with the task at hand and determined to prove themselves outside the County.  If they have a full panel to pick from, play to their full potential and are roared on by the Glencar Manor and Leitrim GAA supporters – they are more than capable of delivering the right result.  

As the Club is representing the County, it is important that they get as much support as possible. Patrons are advised that the Glencar Manorhamilton Club have produced an excellent 24 page colour programme for the match. Coiste Chontae Liatroma wish them the very best of luck in the semi-final on Sunday. 

In the other semi final to be played at 2.30 this Sunday in Tuam Stadium, Galway Champions Killererin play Mayo Champions Ballintubber.  The Final of this competition is scheduled for the 21st November. 

 

 

03-Nov-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Brave Aughawillan rue missed chances

AIB Connacht Club IFC Semi-Final

Strokestown (Roscommon) 0 – 10, Aughawillan (Leitrim) 0 – 6 (Venue Ballinamore, Co Leitrim.)

Strokestown dominated the exchanges of this tie in the first half but had to withstand a brave Aughawillan second quarter fight-back that levelled the proceedings to set up a grand stand finish.  Strokestown however snuffed out Aughawillans challenge in the final quarter and booked their place in the Connacht Club Intermediate Football Final.

Aughawillan outplayed Strokestown in most of the second half exchanges but wayward shooting in this period proved to be the Leitrims sides Achilles heel as well as a 37th minute dismissal for a second yellow card offence.  Man-of-the-match John Rogers shot nine of Strokestowns ten points with eight of those coming from free conversions.  Aughawillan did Leitrim proud on the day and the Connacht experience will no doubt stand to them going forward.

Strokestown: John McHugh, Jonny Dolan, Niall Owens, Paul McLoughlin, John Hagan, Daniel Rogers, Rory Molloy, Ronan Owens, Matty Column, John Rogers 0 – 9(8f.), Seamus Collins, Pearse McGinley, Thomas ShannÓgher, Patrick Brogan, Conor Silke 0 – 1. Subs Niall Brogan for Dolan (22 mins.), Emmet Collins for R. Owens (37 mins.), E. Molloy for McGinley (43 mins.), Kenny Bosquette for Colum (52 mins.).

Aughawillan: Colin Maguire, Noel Darcy, Michael Quinn, Gerard McGovern, Declan McGovern, Sean Quinn, Garry Deane, Christy Prior, Shane Flanagan 0 – 1, Olly Plunkett, Barry Prior 0 – 2, Paul Prior 0 – 1, CiaránÓgilheaney, Morgan Quinn 0 – 1(1f.), Noel Plunkett 0 – 1. Sub Ryan Creamer for O. Plunkett (HT).

Referee: Gerry Kinneavy (Galway).

 

 

02-Nov-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Award 1 Course for Coaches

Award 1 course commencing on Friday November 12th. All coaches wishing
to attend the course must have Foundation award completed and should
confirm their place by contacting Thomas Keenan on 087 – 6591049 or
email thomas.keenan.gm.leitrim@gaa.ie
Cost per attendee is € 50.

 

 

02-Nov-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Message of thanks from Kilglass GAA

Thanks to the clubs and members as well as the wider Leitrim community for all your support
throughout the campaign. The hard work paid off in the end.  Thanks to one and all involved in Leitrim GAA for supporting us in the campaign, it  is gratefully appreciated by everyone in Kilgass GAA Club.

An Runaí
Roisin Ni Ghallóglaigh (Rosaleen Cummins)
Kilglass GAA Club

 

 

02-Nov-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Coaching and Games Newsletter

Coaching & Games Newsletter

Football

Schools of excellence/ Development squads

Under 14
Our under 14 school of excellence travelled to Monaghan on Saturday last and had an excellent workout with Monaghan with the game ending in a draw. Following a busy schedule over the last few weeks there will be a break this weekend. Next session will be on Saturday 13th.
Under 15
The game planned for last weekend had to be postponed due to weather but it is hoped to play Drumkeerin U-16s on Saturday next in Drumkeerin commencing at 11.00 am.
All players except those involved in the U-16 semi-final are asked to attend in Drumkeerin at 10.30am.
Under 17
Next group session for the U-17 squad will take place on Sunday November 21st.

Child Welfare & Protection Courses

We have now completed the four regional child welfare & Protection courses and would like to thank and congratulate all those who took part. Club officers should ensure that all personnel, working in any capacity no matter how small, with underage teams complete this course. A maximum of 18 people per course means that most clubs should hold a course for themselves.
Please note the course taking place on this Thursday evening, November 4th in Drumreilly hall is fully booked. This course will commence at 7pm.

Coach Education

Award 1
Our first award 1 course will take place in Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada over two weekends, Friday 12th & Saturday 13th and Friday 19th & Saturday 20th November. The new award 1 course is divided into three distinct strands, Child, Youth & Adult. Coaches must decide which strand they wish to complete and confirm this when booking for the course. Coaches wishing to attend must have foundation level completed and will be required to register for the course by Friday November 5th at the latest as places will be limited. The cost per person attending is €50. Subsequent award 1 courses will be scheduled depending on demand.

For further information on any of the above contact Games Manager Thomas Keenan.
Ph: 087 – 6591049
email: thomas.keenan.gm.leitrim@gaa.ie

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

02-Nov-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Scór na mBunscoileanna

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

The schools taking part are as follows:
Thursday in Carrick: Drumcong, Carrick Marist Girls scool, Leitrim Village, Bornacoola and Carrigallen.

Friday in Ballinamore: Ballinamore Boys, Ballinamore Girls, Drumlea, Drumeela, Aughawillan, Aughnasheelin and Fenagh.

The North Leitrim event for schools is unfortunatly not going ahead this year, anyone from that area wishing to participate is welcome to take part on stage in Carrick on Thursday night the 4th November.

 Wishing all of the schools the very best of Luck.

 

 

01-Nov-10 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

Eslin to contest Connacht Club Junior Football Championship Final

Eslin turned in a stout hearted performance to convincingly win their Connacht Club junior championship semi-final against Roscommon champions Ballinameen in Ballinamore on Sunday last for the first time in the clubs history.  Eslin (Leitrim) 2 – 9 , Ballinameen (Roscommon) 1 – 6

While man-of-the-match Conor Beirne turned in a trojan performance for the Eslin men when he scored 2 – 8 of the Mohill Half Parish sides total it was very evident that all of Beirnes colleagues also played a major part in the teams success such was their overall work-rate in this showdown.

Eslin contest the Connacht Junior Football Final this Sunday against Mayo side Parke at 2pm in McHale Park, Castlebar.  We wish the Club the very best of luck and hopefully they will be celebrating a Connacht title on Sunday evening.   

Eslin: Emmet Higgins, Gabriel Egan, Dermot Reynolds, Colin Turbitt, David Stenson Tomás Beirne, Pauric McNulty, Brian Higgins 0 – 1, Cormac Duignan, Paul Kilcrann, Shane Beirne, Ronan Reynolds, Eamon Stenson, Conor Beirne 2 – 8 (3f.), Barry Bohan. Subs Donnacha Reynolds for Kilcrann (39 mins.), Barry McLoughlin for Bohan (56 mins.).

Ballinameen: Declan Dwyer, Olvan McDermott, Declan Filan, David Wynne, Pádraig Cryan, Paul Kelly, Pádraig McDermott, Eoighan Keaveney, Aidan Cunningham, Ciarán Harrington, Alan Beirne, John Murtagh, Dessie Carlos 0 – 4(2f.), Peter Keane 1 – 1(pen.), Mark Ward 0 – 1. Subs Cathal Keaveney for Dwyer (43 mins.), Brian McDermott for Filan (50 mins.).

Referee: Declan Corcoran (Mayo.).

 

 

 

31-Oct-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Kelloggs Field of Dreams

Congratulations to Kilglass GAA Club in Co Roscommon on winning the
Kelloggs Field of Dreams competition. The club can now look forward to
a makeover worth 100,000.

 

 

30-Oct-10 by Colette Fox – PRO