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

U17 Development Squad Trial – Update

Note that this Saturdays U17 Development Squad trial in Leitrim Village is being pushed back from 10am to 1pm.

 

 

15-Sep-10 by

Coaching and Games Development Newsletter

Coaching & Games Newsletter

Football

Schools of excellence/ Development squads
Under 17
Sunday last saw the commencement of our under 17 development squad with a trial game in Leitrim Gaels GAA centre. 29 players turned up on the morning with apologies from a number of others. A second trial will take place on Saturday next at 10.00am. Subject to confirmation the venue will be Leitrim Gaels but please confirm with Attracta OReilly before Saturday. County minor Manager Damien Eams and his selectors will manÓge the squad.
Under 14
Our under 14 school of excellence will commence on the first weekend in October. Full details in next weeks notes.

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 as follows. 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. Courses are as follows.

Thursday October 7th – Gortletteragh GAA Centre
Thursday October 14th – Ballinamore GAA Centre
Thursday October 21st – Allen Gaels GAA Centre
Thursday October 28th – 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

It is planned to start this competition towards the end of September. Full details should be available in the next week or so.

 

 

 

15-Sep-10 by Thomas Keenan – PRO

Cloone and Dromahair – County Champions 2010

Cloone and Dromahair – County Champions 2010

Cloone Ladies won the Senior County Championship on Sunday afternoon last in
Ballinamore, defeating a spirited St. Josephs side 3-06 to 1-09. The Cloone girls
registered their 3 goals in the first half and although St. Josephs battled right to the
final whistle, they couldnt quite narrow the margin. This was a great senior final
with both sides playing some great football. Congratulations to the Cloone girls and
management who thoroughly deserve this Senior title.

Dromahair captured the Intermediate Championship title after a hard fought victory
over St. Marys in the double header in Ballinamore on Sunday. A goal separated
the sides at half time but St. Marys equalised with a goal of their own at the
beginning of the second half. But Dromahair pulled away in the second quarter
of the second half and deservedly won the game on a score line of 2-14 to 2-5.

 

 

14-Sep-10 by Ladies

Senior Hurling League

The Senior Hurling League is continuing at pace at present. Only one game remains to be played and so far the teams involved are competing well on the mid week format.

Recent results are;
Gortlettragh 1-20 Glencar/Manor 0-8
Glencar/Manor 1-13 Saint Mary”s 2-10

One game left to play i.e. Glencar/Manor V Gortlettragh.

League Table

Team              Played Won Draw Lost Points
St Mary”s             4      2       1       1       5
Gortlettragh          3      2       0       1       4
Glencar/Manor      3      0       1       1       1

 

 

13-Sep-10 by Paddy O Connor – PRO – Hurling

Minor B Championship Dromahair v Drumkerrin

Dromahair were crowned champions of the Minor B Dolan Cup Championship on friday evening last in front of a large crowd in Pairc Sean Mc Diarmada with a scoreline of 1-14 to 1-11 over their near neighbours Drumkeerin..
A minutes silence was observed by everyone prior to start of game as a mark of respect to the Grandfather of Drumkeerin players Felim and Patrick Mc Hugh who died earlier that morning RIP.
Drumkeerin were first to put their name on the score board with points from Jamie Langan, Cathal Mc Cauley and Seamus Mc Nama respectively before Dromahair chalked their first point from Mark Kelly. Dromahair then registered three more unanswered points from Jamie Conlon and two from Niall Hopper.
With brilliant displays of football displayed by both teams there was some wasteful shooting with the ball going the wrong side of the uprights as both teams were evenly matched.
Both teams added another point each from Cathal Mc Cauley Drumkeerin and Jamie Conlon Dromahair.. Fergal Mc Morrow got the ball on the 45m line and sent in a brilliant high ball towards goalmouth and landed in the back of the net through the hands of the keeper. Dromahair added two more points from Rory Kelly and Jamie Conlon and Drumkeerin added three from Glen KavanÓgh and two from Patrick Mc Partlin which left the sides going in at half time with a scoreline of 1-7 to 0-7 in favour of Dromahair.
In the second half Cian ClintonÓgot his first point and Martin Clancy got two all from play before Drumkeerins gifted Jamie Langan and Patrick Mc Partlin scored a point each form play. Martin Clancy was fouled around midfield, then took a quick free to Jamie Conlon who sent a tremendous ball sailing over the bar. Marin Clancy scored another from play. Drumkeerin added two more points from James Gallagher and Cathal Mc Cauley while Dromahairs Killian Torsney and Cian Clinton added one each to keep them on top. JohnÓgallagher with about four minutes to go got a pass to put the ball in the back of the net for his side but it was not enough as the final scoreline of 1-14 to 1-11 left Dromahair worthy winners. The cup was presented to the winning caption Jamie Conlon by Greta O”Neill daughter of the Late Ned Dolan in whose honor the cup is named after.
The teams lined out as follows:
Dromahair; Michael O” Hara, Caolan Mc Dermott, Enda Fowley, Fergal Mc Morrow, Rory Kelly, Kevin Vesey, Jamie Conlon, Martin Clancy, Cian Clinton, Mark Kelly, Colin Hamilton, Killian Torsney, Niall Hopper, Subs: Terry O”Brien for Colin Hamilton, Michael Clancy, Tomas Mc Tiernan, Joe Maguire, David Keegan. Management Niall Curneen, Fergus Torsney and Jim Meehan.

Drumkeerin: Thomas Mc Partlan, Diarmuid Horan, Conor Hickey, Declan Daly, Felim Mc Hugh, James Hazlette, JohnÓgallagher, James Gallagher, Glen KavanÓgh, Seamus Mc Nama, Patrick Mc Partland, Jamie Langan, Cathal Mc Cauley, Subs: Ciaran Clancy, Connor O”Donnell for glen KavanÓgh, Patrick Kelly, Jason Mc Morrow, Adrian Forde, Dean Brolly, Paul Hazlette, Adebayp Jimoh, Paul Christy, Ciaran Hickey for Seamus Mc Nama, Luke Mc Tiernan, Aaron Wynne, Patrick mc Hugh, Michael Gallagher. Management ; Micheal Forde, Conor Woods, Joe Walpole.

 

.A minutes silence was observed by everyone prior to start of game as a mark of respect to the Grandfather of Drumkeerin players Felim and Patrick Mc Hugh who died earlier this morning RIP.Drumkeerin were first to put their name on the score board with points from Jamie Langan, Cathal Mc Cauley and Seamus Mc Nama respectively before Dromahair chalked their first point from Mark Kelly. Dromahair then registered three more unanswered points from Jamie Conlon and two from Niall Hopper.  With brilliant displays of football displayed by both teams there was some wasteful shooting with the ball going the wrong side of the uprights as both teams were evenly matched.Both teams added another point each from  Cathal Mc Cauley Drumkeerin and Jamie Conlon Dromahair..  Fergal Mc Morrow got the ball on the 45m line and sent in a brilliant high ball towards goalmouth and landed in the back of the net through the hands of the keeper. Dromahair added two more points from Rory Kelly and Jamie Conlon and Drumkeerin added three from Glen KavanÓgh and two from Patrick Mc Partlin which left the sides going in at half time with a scoreline of 1-7 to 0-7 in favour of Dromahair.In the second half Cian ClintonÓgot his first point and Martin Clancy got two all from play before Drumkeerins gifted Jamie Langan and Patrick Mc Partlin scored a point each form play.  Martin Clancy was fouled around midfield, then took a quick free to Jamie Conlon who sent a tremendous ball sailing over the bar. Marin Clancy scored another from play.  Drumkeerin added two more points from James Gallagher and Cathal Mc Cauley while Dromahairs Killian Torsney and Cian Clinton added  one each to keep them on top.  JohnÓgallagher with about four minutes to go got a pass to put the ball in the back of the net for his side but it was not enough as the final scoreline of 1-14 to 1-11 left Dromahair worthy winners. The cup was presented to the winning caption Jamie Conlon by Greta O’€’Neill daughter of the Late Ned Dolan in whose honor the cup is named after.The teams lined out as follows:

Dromahair;  Michael O” Hara, Caolan Mc Dermott, Enda Fowley, Fergal Mc Morrow, Rory Kelly, Kevin Vesey, Jamie Conlon, Martin Clancy, Cian Clinton, Mark Kelly, Colin Hamilton, Killian Torsney, Niall Hopper, Subs: Terry O”Brien for Colin Hamilton, Michael Clancy, Tomas Mc Tiernan, Joe Maguire, David Keegan. Management Niall Curneen, Fergus Torsney and Jim Meehan.

 

Drumkeerin:  Thomas Mc Partlan, Diarmuid Horan, Conor Hickey, Declan Daly, Felim Mc Hugh,  James Hazlette, JohnÓgallagher,  James Gallagher, Glen KavanÓgh, Seamus Mc Nama, Patrick Mc Partland, Jamie Langan, Cathal Mc Cauley,  Subs: Ciaran Clancy, Connor O’€’Donnell for glen KavanÓgh, Patrick Kelly, Jason Mc Morrow, Adrian Forde, Dean Brolly, Paul Hazlette, Adebayp Jimoh, Paul Christy, Ciaran Hickey for Seamus Mc Nama, Luke Mc Tiernan, Aaron Wynne, Patrick mc Hugh, Michael Gallagher. Management ; Micheal Forde, Conor Woods, Joe Walpole.

  

 

 

 

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

Leitrim GAA Championship Finals – venues times and officials announced

Ballinamore will host the Junior A and Intermediate Championship Finals on Saturday 25th September.  Throw in time for the Junior A Final is 3.00 pm with the Intermediate Final directly afterwards at 4.45.  Vincent McMorrow from the Glencar Manorhamilton GAA club will referee the Junior A Final between Eslin and Leitrim Gaels while Seamus Mulhern from the St Marys club will referee the Intermediate Final between Drumkeerin and Aughawillan.

Pairc Sean will host the Minor Final between St Marys and St Francis on Sunday 26th September.  Throw in at 1.45 and Ray McBrien from the Aughavas Club is the appointed referee.  St Marys and Glencar Manorhamilton will contest the Senior Final (Throw in 3.30) and Brendan Sammon From the Aughnasheelin Club has the honour of refereeing the big match.

Full list of Officials for the Finals are:- 

JFC A Final:  Referee: Vincent McMorrow. Linesman and SBR: Pat Flanagan. Linesman: Gerry Gallogly. Sideline Official: Derek Moran.

IFC Final:  Referee: Seamus Mulhern. Linesman and SBR: James McCaffrey. Linesman: Jimmy Stenson. Sideline Official: Derek Moran.

MFC A Final:  Referee: Ray McBrien. Linesman and SBR: Frank Niblock. Linesman: Michael Leyden. Sideline Official: Gareth Foley.

SFC Final:  Referee: Brendan Sammon. Linesman and SBR: Francis Flynn. Linesman: Cyril McKeon. Sideline Official: Gareth Foley.

 

 

 

09-Sep-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

GAA Respect Initiative

The GAA Respect Initiative Booklet was launched to clubs at a Coaching and Games Development meeting in the Bush Hotel on Wednesday September 1st.

It was explained at the meeting, for the purpose of beginning our implementation of this Initiative in 2010, that at all games in this years Under 12 Football Championship the following protocall from the Initiative will be observed:

Players and Mentors of each team will line up in the centre of the field and exchange handshakes with the opposition players and Mentors and the Match Official(s) respectively immediately in advance of the fixture and at its conclusion.  Supporters will be kept off the playing area for the duration of the game.
Mentors will wear specific bibs (distributed at the meeting) to advertise the initiative.  Posters (also distributed) should be displayed in a prominant position to advise the spectators of what is expected.
Clubs were asked to identify one person who will take reponsibility for implementation of the above in all Under 12 Championship Games.

It should be pointed out that are many other features in this publication that are worth reading and implementing at club and indeed county level beyond 2010 and all are advised to consider strongly taking the suggestions on board into the future.

It is hoped that we will sow seeds among our Under 12 players, mentors and officials throughout September 2010 which will bear a rich harvest into the future!!

The GAA Respect Initiative Booklet can be viewed online at www.gaa.ie

 

 

09-Sep-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Roundup of Championship Action and Weekend Fixtures

Senior Championship Finalists

St Marys qualified for the Senior Football Championship Final by defeating neighbours Annaduff on a score-line of 0-12 to 0-5 on Saturday evening last in Pairc Sean. They will be in search of a Minor and Senior Double on Sunday 26th September. Glencar Manorhamilton will be their opponents on the day after they defeated Mohill in the other semi-final with a hard fought 0-11 to 0-7 win. Glencar Manorhamilton are on course for an historic 3 in-a-row – something which has only ever been achieved by Gorvagh (1924/25/26/27), Cloone (1946/47/48), Melvin Gaels (1959/60/61/62), Ballinamore Sean OHeslins (1967/68/69) and Aughawillan (1992/93/94). Incidentally, the county finalists have emerged out of what can now be considered the “lucky” – Senior Championship Group 4 – with Manor topping the group and Marys group runners up.

Credit must be paid to the defeated semi-finalists Mohill and Annaduff who were both magnanimous in defeat. They can be justifiably proud of their performances in the championship and in reaching the semi final stages. They are certainly 2 teams to watch for in the future.

Intermediate Championship Finalists

Drumkeerin and Aughawillan make a welcome return to the Intermediate Championship Final. Drumkeerins first half performance laid the foundation for their victory over Dromahair (1-7 to 1-5) while Aughawillan were made fight all the way by a battling Aughnasheelin side (0-11 to 1-6). Aughawillan lost out in the Intermediate County Final last year to Cloone while Drumkeerin lost to Aughnasheelin in 2008.

Hard luck to Dromahair and Aughnasheelin who just fell short on the day.

Relegation Finals

Allen Gaels retained their senior status for next year by defeating Melvin Gaels on a 2-8 to 1-13 scoreline. Melvin Gaels make the drop to Intermediate next year when they can hopefully welcome back some influential players from injury. Meanwhile in the Intermediate relegation Final Annaduff made the drop to the Junior grade when Fenagh beat them 1-11 to 0-7

Junior A Football Championship Semi Finals

This weekend the finalists for the Junior A Championship should be known with Carrigallen taking on Leitrim Gaels and Eslin facing Drumkeerin. Eslin and Leitrim Gaels are considered hot favourites but Carrigallen and Drumkeerin are more than capable of causing upsets. Both Games this Saturday at 6pm, Carrigallen V Leitrim Gaels in Cloone and Eslin V Drumkeerin in Aughnashellin

Junior B Football Championship Quarter Finals

Glencar Manorhamilton and Aughavas will be interesting observers at this weekends quarter final games as both teams have qualified for the semi-finals. Glencar Manorhamilton await the winners of the St Marys versus Dromahair game while Aughavas play the winners of the quarter final between St. Osnatts and Kiltubrid. Both games this Saturday in Drumshanbo – St Marys V Dromahair at 4.30 and St Osnatts V Kiltubrid at 6.00

Junior C Championship

This competition commenced last weekend and Mohill, Sean OHeslins, Drumreilly and Glenfarne Kiltyclogher got off to winning ways.

 

 

 

09-Sep-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Leitrim Sports Star Awards

Leitrim Sports Partnership will be holding its inaugural sports and recreation awards, "Leitrim Sports Star Awards" on 26th November 2010 in the Landmark Hotel, Carrick on Shannon. This is the first time such an awards ceremony has been held by Leitrim Sports Partnership. The awards are to acknowledge Sports Clubs, Teams, Schools, Community Volunteers and Individuals outstanding contributions and achievements to sport and recreation in Leitrim. 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.

 

The Committee is delighted to welcome their special guest, Mary Hanafin TD, Minister for Tourism, Culture & Sport and M.C. on the evening will be 2FMs and Leitrims very own Paddy McKenna. "The Sports Star Awards night promises to be one of the top sporting highlights for the year. We are confident of a good response," said Nollaig Whyte, Chairperson of Leitrim Sports Partnership.

Participation in sport and recreation is an integral part of life in Leitrim. On the night we will reward and recognise the outstanding achievements and contributions that both individuals and groups have made to sport and recreation in the County.

Nominations are now sought and should be submitted Leitrim Sports Partnership, Aras an Chontae, Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim. The closing date for receipt of nominations is Friday, 8th October 2010. If you would like to nominate any Individual/School/Club / Team for one of the Awards listed below please complete the nomination form in the paper or download a nomination form from www.leitrimsports.ie and submit to Leitrim Sports Partnership.

 

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.

 

Nominations will be shortlisted by our 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 our generous sponsors. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors for their generous support – 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.

 

Tickets for the Leitrim Sports Star Awards are priced at a very reasonable €30. Tickets can be purchased from Leitrim Sports Partnership at the main reception of Leitrim County Council, at the reception area of the Landmark Hotel and at a number of other locations throughout the County, a full list of which will appear in next weeks Observer.

 

Should you require any assistance with the nomination process please feel free to contact us at any stage by telephoning 071 9650498 or emailing sports@leitrimcoco.ie.

 

 

 

09-Sep-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Minor C Final GlenfarneKilty v Fenagh St Caillins

Glenfarne/Kilty were this evening crowned Minor C champions with a 3-09 to 1-06 win over Fenagh-St Caillins. In a first half which was slow to gather momentum both sides exchanged points from Donal Wrynn and Andrew Wrynn for Fenagh St Caillins and John Mc Loughlin and Darren Murray for Glenfarne/Kilty and despite the great shouts of encouragement from the good crowd of supporters who were there to cheer on their respective teams the scores were slow to come with both teams being wasteful with their shots and some very good defensive play by both sides. Glenfarne/Kilty were first to hit the net with an 18th minute goal by Steven Mc Manus and the teams went in at the break on a scoreline of Glenfarne/Kilty 1-02 to Fenagh-St Caillins 0-04. The second half saw a much hungrier Glenfarne/Kilty side with Robert Broughton in the number 2 jersey run the length of the pitch and score a point. In the 26th minute Glenfarne/Kilty were awarded a penalty  which Steven Mc Manus easily converted, this was quickly followed in the 27th minute by a Michael Ferguson point and another converted penalty by Steven Mc Manus in the 31st minute. At this stage Fenagh-St Caillins must have felt the game slipping from their grip but they never gave up and in the 32nd minute hit the net with a fine goal followed immediately by a point but the remaining 7 minutes belonged to Glenfarne/Kilty with Micheal  Ferguson Scóring 4 unanswered points and Steven Mc Manus putting another point on the scoreboard with Fenagh-St Caillins Scóring a consolation point in the 40th minute. Final score, Glenfarne/ Kilty 3-09, Fenagh-St Caillins 1-06.The teams lined out as follows.Glenfarne/Kilty  Kevin Leonard, Robert Broughton, Shane Ferguson, Daire Clancy, John Mc Loughlin, Micheal Ferguson, Rory Mc Loughlin, Steven Mc Manus, and Darren Murray. Subs: Kieran Kilkenny, Ronan Mc Govern, Tommy Mc Manus and Anthony Mc Hugh. Management : Francis Mc Loughlin, Fergal Clancy, Padraig Mc Gourty.Fenagh-St Caillins Gavin Heaney, Stephen Keegan, Gary Butler, Darragh Mc Loughlin, Shane Dwyer, Donal Wrynn, Shane Doonan, Andrew Wrynn, and Michael Doonan. Subs: Colm Mc Keon, Richard Heaney and Ronan Ellis. Management : Ray Tubman, Justin Flynn, Padraig Flynn.  

 

 

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

Minor B and C finals

Minor B and C Finals. This week sees the minor B and C finals being played. Minor C, Glenfarne/Kilty v Fenagh-St Caillins on Wednesday 8 September @6.30, venue TBC. With the top 3 teams in this group locked together on 8 pionts having won 4 of their 5 games score difference came into play to decide the semi-finalists. With Glenfarne/Kilty clearly ahead on 53 points it was Aughavas and Fenagh who were both on 15 points who contested the semi-final, this game ended on a scoreline of Aughavas 4-08 to Fenaghs 5-09 booking them a place in the final with Glenfarne/Kilty. We wish both teams the best of luck on Wednesday.
Minor B, Dromahair-St Patricks v Drumkerrin on Friday 10 September @ 6.30 in Pairc Sean. In the Minor B final its neighbours Dromahair-St Patricks v Drumkerrin. In the championship games there was very little between the top 4 teams, Drumkerrin finished on 8 points having won and lost 1, Dromahair finished second on 7 points winning 3, lost 1 and drew 1,next was Carrigallen on 6 points with 3 wins and 2 losses and Leitrim Gaels on 5 points, winning 2, loosing 2 and drawing 1. This should be a keenly contested final. Best of luck to both teams.

 

 

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