Under 12 Championship Finals

The U12 championship finals took place on Saturday 9th October in Pairc Sean. In the 15 a side Fenagh-St Caillins captured the title with a 0-09 to 1-02 victory over Ballinamore- Sean OHeslins. Leitrim Gaels won the 13 a side with a 3-12 to 1-03 win over Carrigallen and Aughavas claimed the 11 a side title on a scoreline of 4-07 to 0-09 over Gortletteragh. Congratulations to all the winners.

 

 

14-Oct-10 by Barbara – PRO – Coiste na nÓg

U16 13 a side Championship Final

The u16 , 13 a side final takes place on Saturday next 16th Oct in Aughawillian @ 12 noon with Sean O hEislin-Béal an Átha Móir and Carrigallen contesting the honours. Carrigallen topped the group on 5 points having won 2 and drawn 1 game while Ballinamore finished on 4 points, winning 2 and loosing 1 game. These two teams met in round 1 of the championship where Carrigallen had a comprehensive win over Ballinamore finishing on a scoreline of 4-08 to 1-07. We wish both teams the best of luck in the final.

 

 

14-Oct-10 by Barbara – PRO – Coiste na nÓg

Kilglass GAA Club in Roscommon look for Support

You are probably aware that Kilglass Gaels G.A.A. Club in Roscommon are the Connacht “Field of Dreams” Champions and the overall national winner will be announced on 29th October.

This is only a little over two weeks away so to help Kilglass Gaels win this magnificent prize they would appreciate and encourage people in Leitrim to get behind Kilglass Gaels and give them one final push to get them over the line.

Voting can be done on line at www.kelloggs.ie or by text to 53799, or simply buy a Box of Kelloggs Cornflakes with the coupons on it and post them off.

 

 

 

14-Oct-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Division 2 Games this weekend will decide relegation and Division 1 set for a nailbiting finale

The remaining four fixtures in Division 2 are scheduled for this weekend all with throw in times of 5pm on Saturday evening.  The fixtures are as follows with home teams named first.

Gortletteragh v Eslin

Cloone v Aughavas

Drumkeerin v Ballinaglera

Glencar/Manorhamilton v Bornacoola
 

Gortletteragh and Eslin are already safe as regards relegation.  In the other 3 games all teams are in the relegation zone with the exception of Bornacoola who were crowned Division 2 League Winners earlier in the year

Cloone (5 points) simply have to win at home to neighbours Aughavas or they will be relegated with Ballinaglera (2 points) who are already relegated.  Aughavas, Drumkeerin and Glencar Manorhamilton face a nervous evening as all three are locked on 6 points.  If teams are level on points at the conclusion of games relegation will be decided as follows:

Head to head result if two teams tied

score Difference if 3 or more tied.

Meanwhile in Division 1 it is still all to play for at the top with a number of teams still in with a chance of a top two place for the League Final. At the bottom Kiltubrid are already relegated with no points from 9 outings and the big question is who will join them with a number of teams in danger as we approach Round 10 this weekend. We anticipate great excitement going into the last round of games the following weekend where relegation and top two placings will be finally decided.  A nail biting end to a great league season is in store!

 

 

12-Oct-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Closing date approaching for Connacht GAA Bursary Awards 201011

Applications are set to close for the Connacht GAA bursaries for 2010/11

Applications are available for the Connacht GAA Bursary Awards 2010/11 and can be downloaded in Word format from the Connacht GAA Website.
Note that the closing date is this Friday 15th October 2010 and applications to be sent to:

Postal address:
Connacht GAA Office,
Clare Street,
Ballyhaunis,
Co. Mayo.
email: reception.connacht@gaa.ie

 

 

 

12-Oct-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Maguire honoured in provincial awards scheme

Glencar-Manorhamiltons Paddy Maguire has been named as the Connacht GAA Writers Personality of the Month for the month of September.  Paddy was selected for his outstanding form in helping Glencar-Manorhamilton to their third Leitrim senior football championship on the trot. He won the man-of-the-match award in the final victory over St Marys, Carrick-on-Shannon, and it is worth noting that he was similarly honoured in last years decider.  The winners to date this year are: Marianne Rushe, Roscommon (January); Mark Ronaldson, Mayo (February); Finian Coone, NUI Galway (March); and StephenÓgilmartin (Sligo), Neil Collins (Roscommon), and Aine Tighe (Leitrim), triple winners for April; David Collins, Galway (May); David Kelly, Sligo (June); Donie Shine, Roscommon (July); and David Maye, Sligo (August.)
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.

Coiste Chontae Liatroma take this opportunity to congratulate Paddy on his award.  Well done Paddy.

 

 

12-Oct-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Senior Hurling Championship Final

Leitrim SHC Final

St. Mary’s 2 – 9
Gortletteragh 0 – 11

Despite a stout hearted effort by Gortletteragh on Saturday in Carrick-on-Shannon, St. Mary’s still claimed their twelfth Leitrim senior hurling crown in succession and even though St. Mary’s had four points to spare at the end, the outcome was always in the balance.
Full-forward Fergal Carroll got the decisive score for St. Mary’s when hammering to the net and edging his side in front by 2 – 6 to 0 – 5 within 20 seconds of the restart.
Following that Gortletteragh closed the gap with St. Mary’s to a goal by the 42nd minute after Morgan Quinn tapped over three frees and pointed from play. Try as they might, Gortletteragh just could not get the goal they craved. Gary Coone in the St. Mary’s goal made three outstanding saves and this along with Clement Cunniffe coming into his own when he was needed with vital scores, ensured that St. Mary’s captured the title.
In the unique presentations afterwards, Paddy Phelan, Hurling Board Chairman showed off a new Cup presented by the Cardiff/Kennedy families from the Kiltubrid Club and Paddy said the Cup was to be named the ‘Stephen Dorrigan Memorial Cup’ for the Leitrim Senior Hurling Championship. He gave a glowing account of the exploits of Stephen on the Hurling fields throughout the country in the Leitrim and Gortletteragh Jerseys and it was with great pride that Pauric McWeeney accepted the Cup on behalf of this great St. Mary’s team.
The Man of the Match Trophy was then presented by Paddy to Conor Beirne, the Gortletteragh full back. This trophy was to be known as the Philly McGuinness Man of the Match Trophy

St. Mary’s: Gary Coone, Vincent McDermott, James Keane, Liam Greene, Dermot Reynolds, David Tiernan, Kieran Boyle, James Glancy, Clement Cunniffe 0 – 7(7f.) , Pauric McWeeney 0 – 1, Breian Carroll 0 – 1, Andrew Molloy 1 – 0, Declan Deegan, Fearghal Carroll 1 – 0, Dara Singleton. Subs; Bernard Murray for Singleton (34 mins.), Johnny Beirne for Molloy (52mins)

Gortletteragh: Tommy McLoughlin, Sean Bohan, Conor Beirne, Seàn Costello, Donal Kennedy, Cathal McCrann, Brendan Duignan, Dermot Kennedy, Morgan Quinn 0 – 7(6f.), Mark O’Donaghue, Tomás Beirne 0 – 2, John McGuinness, Seamus Mallon 0 – 1, Mark Beirne, Kevin McGrath 0 – 1. Subs Patrick Kennedy for O’Donaghue (19 mins.), JohnÓgilhooley for P. Kennedy (37 mins).
Referee: Pat Maguire (Sligo).

 

 

11-Oct-10 by Paddy O Connor – PRO – Hurling

AIB Connacht Club Football and Hurling Championship Draws

AIB CLUB SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP (Extra Time in all games)

Pre Lim : 17th October
A: St Brigids v Eastern Harps – Kiltoom

Semi-Finals 7th November
Corofin/Killererin v Castlebar/Ballintubber – Galway Venue
Glencar/Manorhamilton v A – Carrick-on-Shannon

FINAL: 21st November

 

AIB CLUB INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP (Extra Time in all games)

Pre Lim: 17th October
A: Sligo v Strokestown – Markievicz Park

Semi-Finals 31st October
Burrishoole/Tuar Mhic Eadaigh v An Spideal/St James – McHale Park
Aughawillian v A – Carrick-on Shannon

FINAL: 7th November.

AIB CLUB JUNIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP (Extra Time in all games)

Pre Lim: 17th October
A: Sligo v Roscommon – Markievicz Park

Semi-Finals 31st October
Ballinasloe v Islandeady/Parke Ballinasloe
Eslin v A – Leitrim Venue

FINAL: 7th November

All Ireland Qr Final
5th December: Britain v Connacht Away

AIB CLUB INTERMEDIATE HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP (Extra Time in all games)

Semi-Finals Monday 27th October
A: Mayo v Roscommon – Athleague

FINAL: 14th November
A v Galway – Athleague

AIB CLUB JUNIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP (Extra Time in all games)

Semi-Finals Monday 27th October
A: Sligo v Leitrim

FINAL: 7th November
A v Galway

 

 

11-Oct-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Scór dates 201011

The new Scór season will begin in a few weeks time.

 

Scór na mBunscoileanna will be the first to take place, dates have been set as follows :

Carrick-on-Shannon – Thursday 4th November at 6pm

Ballinamore – Friday 5th November at 6pm

Manorhamilton – Saturday 12th November at 3pm.

 

Scór na nÓg semi final dates:

 

Carrick-on-Shannon – Saturday 4th December at 5pm

Ballinamore – Sunday 5th December at 3pm

 

County Final – Manorhamilton Sunday 9th January.

Connight Final – to be confirmed

All- Ireland Final – 19th February – Castlebar.

 

Scór Sinsear – Sean Nos dancing is being introduced to competition at senior level in Leitrim and the other 4 connaught counties this year. Competitors can compete to Connight level. Dates for Leitrim Senior Scór will be confirmed shortly. However the All- IreLand has been confirmed as returning to the INEC Killarney for Saturday 9th April 2011.

 

Clubs should note Dances excluded this year (Does not apply to Scór na mBunscoileanna)

Scór na nÓg Rince Foirne: 8 Hand Jig

Rince Seit: Cavan Reel Set

Scór Sinsear Rince Foirne: Trip to the Cottage

Rince Seit: Cavan Reel set

 

 

10-Oct-10 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

Irish Daily Mail International Rules Series

The Tickets for the Irish Daily Mail International Rules Series are currently on sale.

They are available from http://www.gaa.ie/tickets-and-merchandise/tickets/international-rules/

Test 1: 23rd October 2010

Test 2: 30th October 2010

Prices:
€25 Adult (€20 North Stand-uncovered in Limerick)
€ 5 Juvenile
€10 Concession Students/OAPS

Two Test Package
A discounted package for both tests for Adults and Juveniles (16s and under) is available. By purchasing this package you are guaranteed centre of the stand tickets for both tests, Section 108 (formerly Sec F) of the Mackey Stand in the Gaelic Grounds and in Sec 306 in the Cusack Stand in Croke Park. Prices are set at 40 euro for Adults and 10 euro for Juveniles. This package is only available through www.gaa.ie

Group Pass
The Group Pass is also available for the International Rule Series. This works as per each Championship game in Croke Park. €3 per child, with every 10 children 1 adult goes free. Any additional adults pay face value.
These forms must be filled out by Club Secretaries and the links are available via:
http://www.gaa.ie/tickets-and-merchandise/tickets/international-rules/

 

 

10-Oct-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

ArticlesPhotos invited for Connacht Magazine-Into the West

Articles and photos invited for Into the West

Articles and photographs are now invited for the next edition of Into the West, the magazine of the Connacht GAA Council.
GAA clubs and other units with items for inclusion should send them to the magazines editor Liam Horan at magazine@connachtgaa.ie, or by post to Liam Horan, The Farmyard, Liskillen, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo.
Clubs and other units of the GAA can avail of the magazine to publicise events they are planning to hold in the near future. Closing date for items is Friday, October 22nd.
The next edition of the magazine will be released early in November, and anyone wishing to sign up for the free e-zine version should email their details to magazine@connachtgaa.ie. For advertising, contact Tommy Morahan on 087 770 0316, or tommy@slinuacommunications.com.

 

 

08-Oct-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Coaching and Games Development Newletter – 5th October 2010

Coaching & Games Newsletter

Football

Schools of excellence/ Development squads
Under 17
Trials for this year’s U-17 development squad concluded on Saturday last and we would like to thank all those that took part over the past few weeks. Those selected for the panel will be contacted with dates etc for the next phase of their programme. Players not selected for this squad should note that additional trials for the 2011 Minor panel will take place in early 2011.
Under 14
Our under 14 school of excellence will continue on Saturday next, October 9th in Ballinaglera, commencing at 2.30pm. A panel from the squad will be selected to play Westmeath on Saturday week in Ballinalack at 12 noon.
Under 15
The under 15 squad will recommence training shortly. More details next week.

Child Welfare & Protection Courses

As promised to those who completed the Foundation coaching course earlier in the year we will conduct child welfare and protection workshops in October. The first of these courses takes place on this Thursday evening October 7th in Gortletteragh GAA centre, commencing at 7pm. All coaches wishing to coach at any age group up and including minor grade must complete this course. Places are limited on each course so those wishing to attend must register for the course one week in advance by contacting your club coaching officer or Thomas Keenan. Those wishing to attend the course in Kinlough should note the change in date. Courses are as follows.

Thursday October 7th – Gortletteragh GAA Centre
Thursday October 14th – Ballinamore GAA Centre
Thursday October 21st – Allen Gaels GAA Centre
Wednesday October 27th – Melvin Gaels GAA club

Coach Education

Award 1
We will conduct an award 1 course in Pairc Sean in November. This course will take place over two weekends, Friday 12th & Saturday 13th and Friday 19th & Saturday 20th. All those 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. Subsequent award 1 courses will be scheduled depending on demand.

Foundation award
Foundation award courses will commence in February 2011.

U-13 Regional competition
CCC plan to start this competition in the next few weeks. Groupings etc will be available from secretary CCC shortly.

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

 

 

08-Oct-10 by Colette Fox – PRO