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

2011 Connacht Championship Draw

The draw for the 2011 Connacht Championship took place at 8pm in Croke Park.
Leitrim will play Sligo in the 2011 Connacht Championship. This fixture will be an away game for Leitrim as the last time the two teams met in championship action it was held in Pairc Sean. The full draw is detailed below.

New York V Roscommon,

London V Mayo,

Leitrim V Sligo,

Galway (bye to Semi Finals),

SEMI FINALS

Galway V London or Mayo,

Leitrim or Sligo V Roscommon or New York,

 

 

07-Oct-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Leitrim Sports Star Awards

Time is running out to nominate your sports stars for the “Leitrim Sports Star Awards” which will take place on 26th November 2010 in the Landmark Hotel, Carrick on Shannon.

You can nominate your sports star by completing the nomination form. The categories are: Sports Individual Junior, Sports Individual Senior, Disability Sport Volunteer of the Year, Best Sports School, Sports Club of the Year, Team of the Year, Community Club Volunteer of the Year, Special Achievement Award, Exceptional Services to Sport, Hall of Fame and Leitrim Sports Person of the Year.

The closing date for receipt of nominations was this Friday, 8th October 2010 but has been wxtended for a further week.. Nomination forms are available to download from www.leitrimsports.ie, and are available from a number of locations throughout the County – Carrick on Shannon: Leitrim County Council, the Landmark Hotel, Aura Leisure Centre, Mulveys Newsagents. Mohill: Pauls. Carrigallen: Centra. Ballinamore: Supervalu. Drumshanbo: Gibbons Centra. Dromahair: McGoldricks. Drumkeeran: Lough Allen CDP. Manorhamilton: McCormacks Filling Station, The Bee Park. Kinlough: Noel McGowans Spar.

Nominations will be shortlisted by a guest panel of judges to three per category. The winner in each category will be announced on the night. Each winner will receive a specially handcrafted award, crafted by a Leitrim artist presented by each of the sponsors. The generous sponsors include – Leitrim County Council, The Landmark Hotel, Cora Systems, Leitrim Development Company, Masonite Ireland, Aura Leitrim Leisure, Leitrim Tourism, Woodies DIY, Leitrim Enterprise Fund and Lough Rynn Castle Estate & Gardens.

A special night of celebration is planned by Leitrim Sports Partnership with a delectable 4 course meal being served, followed by the awards and brilliant live entertainment by Gobsmacked. MC for the evening will be 2FMs and Leitrims very own Paddy McKenna.

Tickets for the Leitrim Sports Star Awards are priced at a very reasonable €35. Tickets can be purchased from Leitrim Sports Partnership at the main reception of Leitrim County Council, or at any of the venues mentioned above from which you can also get the nominations forms.

Should you require any assistance with the nomination process or if you wish to purchase a ticket please feel free to contact 071 9650498 or email sports@leitrimcoco.ie.

 

 

07-Oct-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Remaining 2010 Adult Fixtures and Dates

Please find attached Remaining 2010 Adult Fixtures and dates. It must be pointed out that there may arise direct clashes with Connacht Club Championship games on weekends 31 Oct and 7 Nov which will force a reschedule depending on the progress of clubs in various competitions and not withstanding other unforeseen circumstances which may cause some changes.
At this point in time, attached is the plan which CCC Liatroma will be hoping to deliver on in order that our competitions may conclude on the first weekend of November as planned at the outset of the season. 

Coiste Chontae Liatroma CLG
Remaining 2010 Fixtures

Satharn 16 Deireadh Fómhair 2010

Manorhamilton ACL D1 10 Glencar/Manor v Drumreilly
U21 FC B Prelim Annaduff v Carrigallen
U21 FC A QF St Marys v Greagh Gaels
U21 FC A QF Oughteragh Gaels v Drumlea
U21 FC A QF St Manachans v St Francis

Domhnach 17 Deireadh Fómhair 2010

JFC B RSFR Fenagh St Caillins v Leitrim Gaels
Annaduff ACL D1 10 Annaduff v Mohill
Drumshanbo ACL D1 10 Allen Gaels v Aughawillan
Kinlough ACL D1 10 Melvin Gaels v Kiltubrid
Dromahair ACL D1 10 Dromahair v Carrigallen
Ballinamore ACL D1 10 St Marys v Ballinamore SOH
Cloone ACL D2 6 Cloone v Aughavas
Gortletteragh ACL D2 6 Gortletteragh v Eslin
Drumkeerin ACL D2 6 Drumkeerin v Ballinaglera
Manorhamilton ACL D2 6 Glencar/Manorhamilton v Bornacoola

Satharn 23 Deireadh Fómhair 2010

U21 FC A SF Glencar/Manor v St Marys or Greagh Gaels
U21 FC A SF Oughteragh G/Drumlea v St Manachans/St Francis
U21 FC B QF Annaduff/Carrigallen v Gortletteragh
U21 FC B QF Dromahair v Drumkeerin
U21 FC B QF Glenfarne/Kilty v Kiltubrid
U21 FC B QF Bornacoola v Melvin Gaels

Domhnach 24 Deireadh Fómhair 2010

JFC B RF Cloone v Leitrim Gaels or Fenagh St Caillins
Drumreilly ACL D1 11 Drumreilly v Annaduff
Carrigallen ACL D1 11 Carrigallen v Glencar/Manor
Kiltubrid ACL D1 11 Kiltubrid v Dromahair
St Marys ACL D1 11 St Marys v Mohill
Ballinamore ACL D1 11 Ballinamore SOH v Allen Gaels
Aughawillan ACL D1 11 Aughawillan v Melvin Gaels

Satharn 30 Deireadh Fómhair 2010

U21 FC B SF TBC
U21 FC B SF TBC

Domhnach 31 Deireadh Fómhair 2010

ACL D1 Final TBC

Satharn 06 Samhain 2010

U21 FC A Final TBC
U21 FC B Final TBC

 

 

06-Oct-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Leitrims 94 Team to reunite for Fundraiser Game

The successful 1994 Leitrim team will take on an All-Ireland selection this Saturday (October 9th) in a novel football game to raise vital funds for former county player, Seamus Dillon.

As one of Leitrims most successful teams in recent times, the players will line out as close as possible to the day that they played Dublin in the semi-final of the All-Ireland at Croke Park in 1994. Keith Barr and Emaon Heery are just some of the Dublin players who will take on the Leitrim side. Declan Meehan from Galway and Paul Taylor from Sligo will also partake.

The game takes place in Pairc Sean MacDiarmada, Carrick-on-Shannon at 3pm this Saturday. Anyone wishing to attend can pay at the turnstiles.  A social event will take place afterwards in the Bush Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon that will be attended by a host of GAA stars from around the country. The event takes place at 8.30pm and wishing to attend can pay at the door. It is 16 years since Leitrim played Dublin in that semi-final and its still talked about in the county. We want to recreate that occasion and atmosphere in what will be a novel and entertaining football match. This will be a great event, both for the people of Leitrim and GAA fans all around the country, said event organiser and Leitrim county star, Colin Regan.

All monies from the event will go towards purchasing rehabilitation and IT equipment for former county player Seamus Dillon. The 32-year old was involved in a serious car accident on his way to work last August. He injured his spine between the C3 and C4 Vertebrae, which has left him paralysed from the neck down. He spent a number of months in the National Rehabilitation Centre and now resides in specially equipped house in Manorhamilton.

Seamus played for the Leitrim senior team in the 1998/1999 season and made his senior championship debut against Roscommon in 1999. He made his league debut against Dublin in 1999. He has been a lifelong member of the Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher club and in recent years, at a time when he was injured, managed underage teams. Seamus dedicated a lot of his time and effort into representing his club, county and entire GAA association. Now is the time for the GAA community to support him, adds Colin.

If anyone would like to make a donation to The Seamus Dillon Trust, you can do so at Bank of Ireland, Manorhamilton, sort code 905408 and account number 48432830.

 

 

06-Oct-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

2011 All Ireland Championship Draw for Football and Hurling

The draw for the 2011 championship takes place in Croke Park on Thursday night.

The draw for
all four provinces in football and hurling gets underway at 8pm and will be broadcast live on RTE2.

There is only one slight change to the existing schedule which sees the Leinster hurling championship expanded by one county to include Westmeath, who have beenÓguaranteed three years in the Liam McCarthy Cup following their Christy Ring Cup triumph last July.

It means the Leinster hurling championship now comprises nine counties, and the McCarthy Cup consists of 14 counties. The format for the 2011 Leinster hurling championship was announced yesterday with four counties (Laois, Carlow, Antrim and Westmeath) going into an open draw and will contest a preliminary round.

The two winners join four more counties in three quarter-finals (Galway, Dublin, Offaly and Wexford), also made on an open draw. The three winners from there join Kilkenny in the semi-finals, those pairings also made on an open draw. Kilkenny, as Leinster champions, get a bye into the semi-final.

Westmeaths involvement in the Liam McCarthy Cup will also necessitate an additional game in the All-Ireland hurling qualifiers, with the preliminary round now comprising the five Leinster teams that fail to make their provincial semi-final, and the loser of the Munster preliminary game/quarter-final.

In football, the 2011 Leinster championship has the four 2010 semi-finalists seeded (Meath, Dublin, Westmeath and Louth) who thus get byes into the quarter-finals.

 

 

 

 

06-Oct-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

2010 Leitrim U21 A and B Football Championship Draws

2010 LEITRIM U21 A FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP DRAW

Quarter Finals (October 16th)

St Marys V Greagh Gaels
Oughteragh Gaels V Drumlea
St Manachans V St Francis

Semi Finals (October 23rd)

Glencar/Manorhamilton V St Marys or Greagh Gaels
Oughteragh or Drumlea V St Manachans or St Francis

Final (November 6th)

Note Please that Greagh Gaels is an amalgamation of Cloone/Aughavas/Fenagh

2010 LEITRIM U21 B FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP DRAW

Prelim. Round (October 16th)

Annaduff V Carrigallen

Quarter Finals (October 23rd)

(A) Annaduff or Carrigallen V Gortletteragh
(B) Dromahair V Drumkeerin
(C) Kiltubrid V Glenfarne/Kilty
(D) Melvin Gaels V Bornacoola

Semi Finals (October 30th)

A V B
C V D

Final (November 6th)

It must be pointed out that there may arise direct clashes with Connacht Club Championship games on weekends 31 Oct and 7 Nov which will force a reschedule depending on the progress of clubs in various competitions and not withstanding other unforeseen circumstances which may cause some changes.

 

 

 

 

06-Oct-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Under 16 9 a side Championship Final Glenfarne-Kilty v Aughnasheelin

Under 16 9-a-side Championship Final

Aughnasheelin 4-5 Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher 2-8

Aughnasheelin edged out Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher in a thrilling finish to claim the U-16 9-a-side championship title in Ballingleara on Sunday morning last. It was the Aughnasheelin teams whirlwind start to the game when they scored four goals in the opening fifteen minutes which ultimately decided this contest. Despite a brave second half comeback the North Leitrim side left themselves with too big a deficit to make up and Aughnasheelin held on to take the title in an action packed last period.

AughnasheelinÓgot the best possible start to the match when a well worked move saw Jack McGirl in behind the Glenfarne/Kilty defence and he finished the ball to the net. Almost straight from the kickout the lead was doubled as a long ball found Niall Mulvanerty in behind the defence and he sent his shot past the Glenfarne/Kilty keeper. The next five minutes saw both sides miss chances. Glenfarne/Kilty could easily have been level but two good goal chances were not taken. On nine minutes another long ball found Jack McGirl in behind the Glenfarne/Kilty defence and he drove the ball past Cathal McSharry to put his side into a nine point lead. Glenfarne/Kilty finally opened their account a minute later when Darren Murray pointed from play. Two minutes later Tommie McManus got the North Leitrim lads second score when he hit a point from play. The mini Glenfarne/Kilty revival was halted a minute later when after a well worked passing move Keith Sammon finished the ball to the net as Aughnasheelin looked like they might run away with the game. However this was to be their last score of the half and three unanswered Glenfarne/Kilty points over the next five minutes gave the north Leitrim side hope for the second half. First Brian Fox scored from play on nineteen minutes. This was followed a minute later by a Tommie McManus point from play. Darren Murray finished the first half Scóring when he pointed a free to leave the half time score four goals to five points in favour of Aughnasheelin.

The second half opened with Niall Mulvanerty pointing from play to further increase Aughnasheelins advantage. Glenfarne/Kilty then had a great chance to get back into the game but Tommie McManuss goal bound effort was saved by David McWeeney in the AughnasheelinÓgoal. Darren Murray gave the North Leitrim lads a lifeline on nine minutes when he finished emphatically to the net following a well worked passing move. Aughnasheelin responded immediately with a Niall Mulvanerty free. Cathal McSharry then kept the North Leitrim lads hopes alive on ten minutes when he did well to push a dipping shot around the post. Niall Mulvanerty then increased the Aughnasheelin lead further with a point from play to leave seven points between the teams midway through the second half. A point from play by Ronan McGovern on thirteen minutes and one a minute later from Tommie McManus cut the gap to five as Glenfarne/Kilty grew in confidence. Kevin McWeeney then hit a wonderful free over the bar from out on the wing but this was cancelled out a minute later by a Robbie Broughton point from play to leave five points between the teams with three minutes left. A minute later a grandstand finish was guaranteed as a surging run from Tommie McManus ended with him driving the ball to the Aughnasheelin net to leave two between the teams. A point from a free by Niall Mulvanerty a minute later steadied Aughnasheelin nerves. For the final two minutes Glenfarne/Kilty laid siege to the AughnasheelinÓgoal but were unable to get the score required to force extra time. A Darren Murray point from play cut the gap to two again with time almost up. However the North Leitrim men ran out of time and Gareth Foleys full time whistle was the que for Aughnasheelin to celebrate.

Aughnasheelin: David McWeeney, Patrick Cull, Philip Dolan, Ryan Cull, Keith Sammon (1-0), Kevin McWeeney (0-1), Jack McGirl (2-0), David Gallagher, Niall Mulvanerty (2-4). Subs: Brendan McCafferey, Matthew Flynn, Morgan Mooney, Fintan Fitzpatrick, Patrick Sammon.

Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher: Cathal McSharry, Brian Fox (0-1), Cian Rock, Niall McManus, Robert Broughton (0-1), Ronan McGovern, Tommy McManus (1-3), Darren Murray (1-3), Conor Keaney. Subs: Alan McSharry for Niall McManus.

 

 

 

 

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

Minor A Final St Marys-Kiltoghert v St Francis

In front of a large crowd of supporters in Pairc Sean St Marys-Kiltoghert added the minor A championship title to the league title they won earlier this year. In a very entertaining game St Francis opened the Scóring with a converted free by Daniel Egan in the first minute, five minutes later St Marys Colm OReilly opened Carricks account with a pointed free. In the 12th minute Egan put St Francis ahead again with a point from play which was quickly followed by a pointed free by OReilly. At this stage there was nothing between the teams. Egan scored another point from a free in the 21st minute and in the 24th minute Conor Farrell replied with a well executed point from play. Two more converted frees by Colm OReilly in the 26th and 27th minute saw St Marys take the lead but this was quickly banished when a well taken shot by St Francis Tomas Mulvey ended up in the carrick net. Now in injury time in the first half St Marys continued to win the midfield battle and scored 2 more points from play from Colm OReilly and Conor Farrell sending the teams in at half time on a scoreline of 0-7 to 1-03 in favour of St Marys. After the resumption points were exchanged at both ends but disaster struck 3 minutes in when a goalmouth error saw St Francis concede an ownÓgoal when the ball deflected off Tomas Mulvey and ended up in the net. St Francis quickly responded with a point from play by Martin Beirne. In the next 10 minutes it was all St Marys with 3 more points courtesy of Colm OReilly. 1 from play and 2 frees, but the never say die attitude of St Francis saw them get 2 more points in the 44th and 46th minute by Daniel Egan , 1 from play and 1 free. In a very intence game both sides continued to battle cheered on by their respective supporters with OReilly converting a free in the 48th minute while in injury time Joseph ORourke added his name to the Scóring list further extending the St Marys lead with a well taken point from play. Another converted free by Daniel Egan in the 63rd minute ended this contest and jubilliant scenes followed the final whistle as St Marys celebrated a well deserved victory .
Man of the match was Colm OReilly who notched up no less than 0-10 of St Marys scores and to whom we extend our sincere congratulations.
Teams; St Marys-Kiltoghert.
Brendan Flynn, John Mc Dermott, Micheal Mc Weeney (C), Conal Maguire, Dáire Farrell, Ronan Kennedy, Jack De Lacy, John Healy, Conor Mc Weeney, Ciaran Mc Carthy, Conor Farrell (0-2), Peter Kenny, Colm OReilly (0-10), James Flynn, Joseph ORourke (0-1), Subs; Glynn Fitzgerald, Tomas Clancy, Christopher Garvey, Conor Forde, Patrick Mc Goldrick, Gareth Flynn, Villijs Mendiz, Sean Rynn. Management ; Noel Crossan, Pat Glancy and Joe Flynn jnr.
St Francis;
Ryan Higgins, Adrian Sorohan, Mark Gunning, James Mc Dowell, Shane Beirne, Tomas Mulvey (1-0), (1-0 og), Barry Gilmartin, Dylan Mc Gowan, Martin Beirne (0-1), Nathan Flynn, Daniel Egan (0-7), Brian Beirne, Conor Tiernan, Nicholas Moore, Jonathon Mc Gourty. Subs; Donal Logan, Patrick Mc Grail for Flynn (44mins), Shane Mc Loughlin, Daire Gunning, Diarmaid Mc Kieran for Moore (49mins), Padraig Gallagher, Gerard Clarke, John Crawford, Fergal Mc Morrow, Ciaran Mattynnsens. Management ; Tommy Mulvey, Noel Moran and Seamus Mc Morrow.

 

 

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

Leitrim County Finals Preview

All is ready for bumper weekend of Final action as Pairc Sheain Ui Heslin and Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada play host the deciders of the three main adult championship competitions in addition to the Blue Riband of underage football, the MFC A Final. A remarkable feature of this years finals at Senior, Intermediate and Junior A is that all finalists have already met in the competition at respective group stages. In a further coincidence, all of these games were part of the Round 3 series all teams having secured their places in the respective quarter finals by the conclusion of the Round 2 series. On a general note it is accurate to say that there was very little at stake in any of these previous encounters and as such previous results will count for little on this weekend. The law of averages would suggest that at least on of the results will be reversed this weekend. The burning question is which one is that likely to be???

Below we preview the adult games and we look forward to the sun shining on the most important weekend of Leitrim Club Football 2010 hosted by the excellent facilities of Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada and Ballinamore Sean O Heslins

Connacht Gold Leitrim Senior Football Championship Final 2010

The stage is set for the eagerly awaited showpiece of Leitrim Senior Club Football as reigning champions Glencar/Manorhamilton place their title on the line and chase a coveted 3-in-a row on Sunday next in Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada as they face down the considerable challenge of St. Marys-Kiltoghert.

The 2008 and 2009 champions have been the outstanding team in Leitrim Club Football since they captured the clubs third SFC title two years ago and are also the current ACL D1 crown holders having also contest the League decider in 2008. They have carried the mantle of favourites throughout this years competition with the calm assurance of a team that has learned and earned a winning habit that can often be very difficult to dismantle.

Challengers St. Marys have arrived at the final very much under the radar but have, nonetheless, been quite impressive on their run to the final, having taken care of the considerable challenge of neighbours Annaduff with a semi-final performance which suggests they have much greater intentions than just making up numbers on Sunday. Also chasing their fifth title, it is worth noting that they were reigning champions whenÓglencar/Manorhamilton defeated them in the 2008 semi-final with the considerable help of late goal.

As Glencar/Manorhamilton chase history on Sunday, they can be assured that their opponents will be equally determined to reclaim the county blue Riband and while Glencar/Manorhamilton may have taken a first strike by having defeated St Marys earlier in the Group stages, this will count for little at 3.30 on Sunday as the action commences and we look forward to a classic encounter in the chase for the Fenagh Perpetual Cup.

GWP Leitrim Intermediate Football Championship Final 2010

The clash of Drumkeerin and Aughawillan in the GWP Intermediate Final in Ballinamore on Saturday next at 4.45pm is eagerly awaited as the clubs which contested the 2008 and 2009 finals arrive at this stage again with the destination of the Frank Reynolds Memorial Cup as Leitrim Intermediate Football Champions and the considerable prize of a place in the 2011 Senior Football Championship Draw also on offer also.

Aughawillan would have been on a favourites shortlist from the outset of the competition with the experience of the last two seasons in ACL D1 under their belts. They have arrived at this stage on the back of an impressive run through the competition having included a defeat of their Saturday opponents at the Group stages and took care of the challenge of neighbours and 2008 champions Aughnasheelin at the semi-final stage. They will be hoping to go one better than last year but will be very wary of the Drumkeerin challenge.

Drumkeerin have improved steadily throughout the competition and are well poised to make a strong challenge for ultimate honours. With a potent mix of youth and experience they will be eager to atone for loss in the 2008 decider and avenge the earlier defeat by Aughawillan in the competition. They will probably carry the title of underdogs into the fray but that will not trouble them as they challenge earnestly for 2010 championship honours. It is worth noting that they have already disposed of the considerable challenge of another of the pre-competition favourites ACL D1 side Dromahair in the semi-final.

We look forward to rip-roaring contest on Saturday as the destination of the Intermediate crown is decided.

GWP Leitrim Junior A Football Championship Final 2010

Eslin and Leitrim Gaels, as the only first teams in the competition were favoured to arrive at the decider from the outset and so it has proved as the destination of the Dick Ellis Memorial Cup is up for decision in Ballinamore on Saturday at 3pm. A place in the Intermediate Football Championship 2011 also goes to the victors.

Eslin, having plied their trade in ACL D2 over the past two seasons, have contested the Finals of 2008 and 2009 at this level and will be very determined to make it a case of third time lucky this time. Seasoned championship campaigners at this level, they will be hoping that that the gods smile on them more favourably than in the past two seasons and that the efforts made at underage level over the past ten years will bear for them a rich harvest on Saturday. They have arrived at the final with a string of impressive victories, including the group stage scalp of their opponents this weekend.

Leitrim Gaels have made very steady progress over the past number of years and have reached their first ever Junior A Football Championship Final. Junior B Football Champions in 2007 and Junior C Football Champions of 2009 they arrive at this stage, having already had a bumper harvest this year. Although operating from ACL D4 they proved their credentials by capturing that particular title in July and added the ACL D5 title for good measure. They have surmounted all necessary hurdles in this years JFC A quietly and will be very determined to claim their biggest ever prize on Saturday.

 

 

24-Sep-10 by

Minor A Final St Franciss v St Marys -Kiltoghert

Next Sunday 26th of September all roads lead to Pairc Seán for County Final day. In the Senior Final its St Marys v Glencar- Manorhamilton and as the curtain raiser to this game its the Minor A Championship Final which also includes St Marys-Kiltoghert v St Francis.
St Francis topped the group on 9 points having played 5 games, winning 4 and drawing 1, St Marys-Kiltoghert were next on 7 points, winning 3, loosing 1 and drawing 1 and where was the draw……It was back on Thursday 5th of August in round 3 of the Championship when these two teams ended up level on a scoreline of 1-10 each so this should be the makings of a very tight and hard fought contest. St Francis are going for back to back Minor A Championship Titles while St Marys will be hoping to do the Double with their Senior Team something which they last achieved in 1995 when they also captured an Intermediate Title.  We wish both teams the best of luck on Sunday and also St Marys and Glencar-Manorhamilton in the Senior decider.

 

 

21-Sep-10 by Barbara – PRO – Coiste na nÓg

Ulster Senior Hurling Final

Glencar Manorhamilton will contest the Ulster Senior Hurling Final this Saturday at 4.30 in Truagh, Co Monaghan.  Their opponents will be Michael Davitts from Antrim.  Coiste Chontae Liatroma wish them the best of luck in the final.  For further information contact Micheal Dolan in the Glencar Manorhamilton Club. 

 

 

16-Sep-10 by Colette Fox – PRO