With the group stages behind them, teams who qualified for the Quarter Finals will hope they know a little bit more about themselves and the opposition they face. All supporters attending the matches will be hoping for entertaining games but the teams will only want to be in the last four even if it means without playing champagne football. Below we preview the Connacht Gold Senior Championship and GWP Intermediate Championship Quarter Finals to take place this weekend.
CONNACHT GOLD SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP
Glencar/Manorhamilton v Carrigallen
A repeat of last years outstanding county final. Both teams have good league form going into the game and indifferent form in the group stages. Glencar/Manor were impressive accounting for both Allen Gaels and St. Marys. On the other hand Carrigallen were less than impressive in defeating Cloone and loosing to Kiltubrid. The big questions for Manor are can they cope with the favouritism tag and the hype surrounding a possible three in a row. The question for Carrigallen is can they push on from their impressive display in last years senior championship and county final where they were there or there abouts. Although it wont be easy to derail the champions – it can be done and Carrigallen, like Glencar/Manorhamilton have strong players throughout the field. While its hard to predict an eventual winner, one thing is for certain and absorbing contest is on the cards in Pairc Sean.
Mohill Vs Bornacoola
A local derby and two teams who have produced epic encounters in championship matches down through the years, so Saturday should be no different. Mohill go into the game having topped their group but they were less than impressive in their matches. Bornacoola were unlucky to loose narrowly to Annaduff and bounced back to beat Drumreilly. The Bors are serious championship competitors and in 08 they contested the Senior County Final and last year they only exited at the semi final stages after a replay. Mohill last won the title in 2006 and will be hoping to make a serious run for the title this year. They have the potential to be a Scóring machine if they start well but Bornacoola will know this only too well and are capable of curbing fluency in the Mohill play. This game will be close – to close to call.
Annaduff V Ballinamore Sean OHeslins
An intriguing contest between two teams who will want to make their mark in the championship this year. Annaduff topped their group while Ballinamore finished second in their group. Annaduff start as favourites but only based on their form in the group stages and Ballinamore will be happy to be outsiders as they have often produced the goods when written off. Annaduff have quietly gone about their business and many observers are tipping the 2004 champions to do extremely well. Ballinamore were very impressive in the championship last year and were most unlucky to exit at the quarter final stages. It will be interesting to see if Ballinamore can produce their 09 form at this vital stage in the competition or can Annaduff continue their impressive form. This game will be won by the team who wants it most.
Kiltubrid V St Marys
Another local derby match that has the potential of being a classic. Kiltubrid have really shown that league form goes out the window when championship comes around. They have rejuvenated themselves after poor league performances and topped their championship group. St Marys on the other hand have performed well in the league but will have to bounce back from a defeat in the last group game. Both teams are missing influential players due to suspensions and how the respective management teams fill the voids left by these players could prove to be the difference between winning and loosing on Saturday evening. Both teams will have to put in a higher level of performance if they are to progress to the last 4 and it could even come down to the team who displays the greater hunger and ability to ground out a result.
GWP INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Aughnasheelin V Glencar Manorhamilton
Aughnasheelin have to be considered favourites to defeat a second string Glencar Manorhamilton. Glencar Manor easily accounted for Aughavas and were very unlucky not to cause an upset against Dromahair. Aughnasheelin were very impressive in their games to date and the only concern for them could be complacency. Manor will not fear them but it is sure to be a difficult assignment to cause an upset.
St Patricks Dromahair V Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher
This is definately the game of the weekend with two of the most impressive teams of the year coming head to head. Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher will play Division 1 football next year while Dromahair have performed exceptionally well in their first year in Division 1. Both teams have talented young players mixed with experience throughout their ranks. History would show that matches between these two sides are always keenly contested and Saturday should be no different. If you are a neutral this is the game to be at.
Aughawillan V Gortletteragh
Both teams have to be considered serious contenders for the title. Aughawillan have produced patches of brilliance in their games so far. Gortletteragh on the other hand have mixed the good with the bad. You really dont know what to expect from these two. Aughawillan have demonstated some real championship form in their two games but Gortletteragh feel that they left the corresponding semi final fixture behind them last year and will use that as motivation. With so much at stake for both teams – a real battle is on the cards.
Ballinaglera V Drumkeerin
Another local derby that always produces thrills and spills. Ballinaglera have rejuvenated themselves after a poor league and won both their group games. Drumkeerin will consider they could have done better against Aughawillan and perhaps more self belief might have made the difference. Neither team will be lacking in self belief and certainly wont fear each other. This could prove to be a very openÓgame of football if they both go for it.
RELEGATION SEMI FINALS
Connacht Gold Senior (Allen Gaels v Cloone: Melvin Gaels v Drumreilly)
No team will want to be in the final and this should be motivation in itself. The teams with the greater determination and hunger will prevail.
GWP Intermediate (Annaduff v St Marys: Fenagh St Caillins v Aughavas)
Two local derbys with the two second string teams and the two first string teams facing each other. With local bragging rights also added into the mix these matches will be of huge importance to the competing clubs. May the best teams win!
18-Aug-10 by Colette Fox – PRO
Coiste na nÓg U14 Championship Final (15 aside)
Coiste na nÓgThe 15 aside under 14 championship final takes place on Monday evening, the 30th August at 6.30 pm in Pairc Sean. This should be a closely fought contest as Sean Ó hEislin-Béal an Ãtha Móir topped the group with 12 points winning all 6 games, while Annaduff followed with 10 points, winning 5 out of their 6 games. We wish both teams the best of luck in this final.
29-Aug-10 by Barbara – PRO – Coiste na nÓg
GWP Junior A Quarter Finals and Minor A Championship Final
Club FootballThis years Minor A Championship Final (15 aside) will be contested by St Francis and St Marys. The eagerly awaited final will be the curtain raiser to the Senior Championship Final in Pairc Sean on Sunday September 26th. St Francis topped the group of six with 9 points (4 wins/1 draw) while St Marys were group runners-up on 7 points (3 wins/1 defeat/1 draw). When the two teams met in the group stages they could not be separated drawing 1-10 apiece so the final is sure to be a close affair.
This weekend the quarter finals of the GWP Junior A Championship takes center stage. On Saturday evening Gortletteragh face Leitrim Gaels in Cloone while Ballinamore SOH make the short journey to Aughnasheelin to take on North Leitrim opponents Drumkeerin. Meanwhile the Fenagh club grounds will host the meeting between Allen Gaels and Carrigallen. Throw in times for the three Saturday evening games as per the fixtures section on this website (please ignore times in the Leitrim Observer as late alterations had to be made owing to clashes with Ladies Football Fixtures). On Sunday Pairc Sean will host the last quarter final between Eslin and Melvin Gaels at 2pm.
While the first team clubs of Eslin and Leitrim Gaels are hotly tipped to advance the other teams will hope they can produce match winning performances. Interestingly, Drumkerrin are the only club with a team left in the higher grade as all the rest have seen their teams exit either the Intermediate or Senior Championships.
The Junior A relegation semi finals sees Bornacoola take on St Marys and Annaduff versus Mohill. The group stages of the GWP Junior B Championship continues this weekend. May the best teams win.
26-Aug-10 by Colette Fox – PRO
Important Coaching Development Meeting
DevelopmentA meeting of all club Chairpersons, Secretaries and Coaching Officers has been fixed for Wednesday next September 1st in the Bush Hotel at 8 pm.
This is a very important meeting so clubs are asked to ensure they are fully represented.
Agenda
1. Respect Initiative
2. Primary School Coaching Programme
3. Club Coaching Programme
4. Schools of Excellence/Development Squads
26-Aug-10 by Colette Fox – PRO
Semi Finalists for Senior and Intermediate Championship
Club FootballThe Semi Final line-up for the GWP Intermediate Championship will see Dromahair do battle with neighbours Drumkeerin whilst on the other side of the draw Aughawillan face neighbours Aughnasheelin. Dromahair had eight points to spare over Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher but the scoreline didn’t reflect a match that was there for the taking with 15 minutes to go. Aughawillan were impressive in their 1-7 to 7 points win over a battling Gortletteragh side while Glencar Manorhamilton were unlucky not to bring their tie with Aughnasheelin to a replay after staging a dramatic comeback only to lose by a point. Drumkerrin showed great battling qualities but will consider themselves lucky to have overcome a shell shocked Ballinaglera who led at one stage by 9 points. Drumkeerin’s winning margin was a goal in the end. One thing we are sure of is that the Final will see a North Leitrim team take on a South Leitrim team.
In the Connacht Gold Senior Championship, Annaduff and St Marys will come head to head in the first semi final in what is set to be a mouth watering clash. Annaduff breezed into the semi final after defeating Ballinamore Sean O’Heslins by 7 points. Ballinamore simply did not do themselves justice but they will learn and come back stronger. St Marys were made fight all the way for their 2 point victory by a battling Kiltubrid side who despite their best efforts could not register that all important last minute goal. Glencar Manor will be interesting observers at this weekends replayed quarter final match between Bornacoola and Mohill after defeating Carrigallen in a match full of quality. The place to be this weekend is Cloone as the Bors and Mohill come head to head again to decide the last semi-final spot. It is sure to be a battle royale! Extra time if necessary.
Elsewhere in the senior relegation semi finals Cloone accounted for Allen Gaels thus ensuring their senior status for next year. Allen Gaels must now contest the Relegation Final and they await the outcome of the replay between Melvin Gaels and Drumreilly this weekend to see who their opponents will be. In the Intermediate relegation semi-finals both St Marys and Aughavas survived and the relegation final will now be contested by Annaduff and Fenagh St Caillins.
26-Aug-10 by Colette Fox – PRO
Ladies – Fixtures 28th 29th August
LadiesSaturday August 28th 2010
Under 14 B Final: Glenfarne v Fenagh @ 6pm in Drumkeeran
Intermediate Championship Semi-Final
St. Marys V Glencar/Manorhamilton – 5.30pm – Pairc Sean.
Senior Championship Semi-Final
Kiltubrid V St. Josephs – 7pm – Pairc Sean.
Sunday August 29th 2010
Senior Championship Semi-Final
Cloone V Aughawillan – 5.30pm – Drumshambo
25-Aug-10 by
Ladies – Under 13 Development Squad
LadiesLadies – Under 13 Development Squad
It is intended to start Under 13 training sessions on the 18th September with a total of 8 sessions to be held. Players born in 1997 (currently under 13) only are eligible to attend.
Players interested in attending must be available to take part in all of the sessions. The sessions will be for a 2 hour period starting at 10am on a Saturday morning. Each session will be taken by a different experienced coach. If any player is interested, please contact your club secretary immediately who will provide you with the application form. These forms should be signed by a parent and brought to the County Board meeting on 6th September.
24-Aug-10 by
Leitrim Ladies Notices
LadiesUnder 12 Blitz
The Under 12 Connacht Blitz will take place at a Mayo venue on Saturday 11th September. This is a non competitive day of football for our Under 12 players. Could all clubs contact your Under 12 players to confirm if they will be available to go to the Connacht Blitz in Mayo. Please forward names of the players that are available to go to Mayo to your club secretary no later than Friday 27th August in order to know the number of teams we will have and to make travel arrangements.
Under 13 Development Squad
It is intended to start Under 13 training sessions on the 18th September with a total of 8 sessions to be held. Players born in 1997 (currently under 13) only are eligible to attend.
Players interested in attending must be available to take part in all of the sessions. The sessions will be for a 2 hour period starting at 10am on a Saturday morning. Each session will be taken by a different experienced coach. If any player is interested, please contact your club secretary immediately who will provide you with the application form. These forms should be signed by a parent and brought to the County Board meeting on 6th September.
24-Aug-10 by
Junior C Football Championship Draw
Club FootballClubs should advise of their intention to participate or not by 5pm this Sunday evening.
19-Aug-10 by Colette Fox – PRO
Connacht Gold Senior & GWP Intermediate Championship reaches knock out stages
Club FootballWith the group stages behind them, teams who qualified for the Quarter Finals will hope they know a little bit more about themselves and the opposition they face. All supporters attending the matches will be hoping for entertaining games but the teams will only want to be in the last four even if it means without playing champagne football. Below we preview the Connacht Gold Senior Championship and GWP Intermediate Championship Quarter Finals to take place this weekend.
CONNACHT GOLD SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP
Glencar/Manorhamilton v Carrigallen
A repeat of last years outstanding county final. Both teams have good league form going into the game and indifferent form in the group stages. Glencar/Manor were impressive accounting for both Allen Gaels and St. Marys. On the other hand Carrigallen were less than impressive in defeating Cloone and loosing to Kiltubrid. The big questions for Manor are can they cope with the favouritism tag and the hype surrounding a possible three in a row. The question for Carrigallen is can they push on from their impressive display in last years senior championship and county final where they were there or there abouts. Although it wont be easy to derail the champions – it can be done and Carrigallen, like Glencar/Manorhamilton have strong players throughout the field. While its hard to predict an eventual winner, one thing is for certain and absorbing contest is on the cards in Pairc Sean.
Mohill Vs Bornacoola
A local derby and two teams who have produced epic encounters in championship matches down through the years, so Saturday should be no different. Mohill go into the game having topped their group but they were less than impressive in their matches. Bornacoola were unlucky to loose narrowly to Annaduff and bounced back to beat Drumreilly. The Bors are serious championship competitors and in 08 they contested the Senior County Final and last year they only exited at the semi final stages after a replay. Mohill last won the title in 2006 and will be hoping to make a serious run for the title this year. They have the potential to be a Scóring machine if they start well but Bornacoola will know this only too well and are capable of curbing fluency in the Mohill play. This game will be close – to close to call.
Annaduff V Ballinamore Sean OHeslins
An intriguing contest between two teams who will want to make their mark in the championship this year. Annaduff topped their group while Ballinamore finished second in their group. Annaduff start as favourites but only based on their form in the group stages and Ballinamore will be happy to be outsiders as they have often produced the goods when written off. Annaduff have quietly gone about their business and many observers are tipping the 2004 champions to do extremely well. Ballinamore were very impressive in the championship last year and were most unlucky to exit at the quarter final stages. It will be interesting to see if Ballinamore can produce their 09 form at this vital stage in the competition or can Annaduff continue their impressive form. This game will be won by the team who wants it most.
Kiltubrid V St Marys
Another local derby match that has the potential of being a classic. Kiltubrid have really shown that league form goes out the window when championship comes around. They have rejuvenated themselves after poor league performances and topped their championship group. St Marys on the other hand have performed well in the league but will have to bounce back from a defeat in the last group game. Both teams are missing influential players due to suspensions and how the respective management teams fill the voids left by these players could prove to be the difference between winning and loosing on Saturday evening. Both teams will have to put in a higher level of performance if they are to progress to the last 4 and it could even come down to the team who displays the greater hunger and ability to ground out a result.
GWP INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Aughnasheelin V Glencar Manorhamilton
Aughnasheelin have to be considered favourites to defeat a second string Glencar Manorhamilton. Glencar Manor easily accounted for Aughavas and were very unlucky not to cause an upset against Dromahair. Aughnasheelin were very impressive in their games to date and the only concern for them could be complacency. Manor will not fear them but it is sure to be a difficult assignment to cause an upset.
St Patricks Dromahair V Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher
This is definately the game of the weekend with two of the most impressive teams of the year coming head to head. Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher will play Division 1 football next year while Dromahair have performed exceptionally well in their first year in Division 1. Both teams have talented young players mixed with experience throughout their ranks. History would show that matches between these two sides are always keenly contested and Saturday should be no different. If you are a neutral this is the game to be at.
Aughawillan V Gortletteragh
Both teams have to be considered serious contenders for the title. Aughawillan have produced patches of brilliance in their games so far. Gortletteragh on the other hand have mixed the good with the bad. You really dont know what to expect from these two. Aughawillan have demonstated some real championship form in their two games but Gortletteragh feel that they left the corresponding semi final fixture behind them last year and will use that as motivation. With so much at stake for both teams – a real battle is on the cards.
Ballinaglera V Drumkeerin
Another local derby that always produces thrills and spills. Ballinaglera have rejuvenated themselves after a poor league and won both their group games. Drumkeerin will consider they could have done better against Aughawillan and perhaps more self belief might have made the difference. Neither team will be lacking in self belief and certainly wont fear each other. This could prove to be a very openÓgame of football if they both go for it.
RELEGATION SEMI FINALS
Connacht Gold Senior (Allen Gaels v Cloone: Melvin Gaels v Drumreilly)
No team will want to be in the final and this should be motivation in itself. The teams with the greater determination and hunger will prevail.
GWP Intermediate (Annaduff v St Marys: Fenagh St Caillins v Aughavas)
Two local derbys with the two second string teams and the two first string teams facing each other. With local bragging rights also added into the mix these matches will be of huge importance to the competing clubs. May the best teams win!
18-Aug-10 by Colette Fox – PRO
Ladies – Under 12 Blitz
LadiesThe Under 12 Connacht Blitz will take place at a Mayo venue on Saturday 11th September. This is a non competitive day of football for our Under 12 players.
Could all clubs please contact your Under 12 to confirm if they will be available to go to the Connacht Blitz in Mayo. Please let your club secretary know by next week, no later than Friday August 27th.
17-Aug-10 by
Fixtures and Match Report
LadiesDivision 3 League Final
The Division Three League Final was played on Sunday last, August 15th in Leitrim Village where St. Josephs took on Dromahair in an excellent game of football. St. Josephs four goal lead early in the first half provided them with a comfortable lead at half time. Even though Dromahair displayed a brilliant comeback in the second half, they could not close the gap and St. Josephs were deserving winners on the day. Final score was 6-6 to 4-10".
Fixtures for Under 14 Finals
Aug.19th in Leitrim Gaels: 7 aside B final @ 7pm St.Marys V Allengaels
Ref. Mary Shanney.
Aug.21st in Fenagh: 7 aside A final @ 11am Annaduff V Gortletragh
Ref. Deirdre Ward.
Aug.21st in Fenagh: 9 aside Afinal @ 6pm Leitrim gaels V Cloone
Ref. Deirdre Ward.
17-Aug-10 by Sinead Fowley
St Josephs Division 3 League Champions 2010
LadiesCongratulations to St. Josephs who won the Division 3 League Final on Sunday last beating Dromahair on a scoreline of 6-6 to 4-10.
17-Aug-10 by