Feile success for two Leitrim Clubs

 

 

Coiste Chontae Liatroma extends congrats to Gortletteragh and Ballinamore SOH who claimed victory at the recently held Feile na nÓg and Feile na nGael Finals held in Derry and Clare respectively.

Gortletteragh Footballers powered to victory having built up an early lead with the advantage of the wind in the 1st half. They never looked in any danger in the 2nd half despite Kildares Robertstowns spirited performance. Final score Div 6 Final – Gortletteragh 3-10, Robertstown 1-2. Meanwhile Ballinamore SOH U14 Hurlers created history by becoming the 1st Leitrim team in the 40 year history of Feile na nGael to win at the Feile competition. The team beat Old Christians from Limerick in the Division 6 Final on a scoreline of Ballinamore SOH 2-2 to Old Christians 0-3.

In recent years Leitrim Clubs such as Drumreilly boys and St Josephs girls have won titles at Feile and Ballinamore and Gortletteragh continued the tradition and in doing so do Club and County proud at National Level. Again well done to the teams and especially their mentors.

 

 

06-Jul-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Intercounty Football News Update

Hard luck to our minor football team who were defeated by Mayo on a scoreline of 2-12 to 1-7 in the Connacht Semi Final on Saturday evening in Markievicz Park.
Meanwhile the Senior team must prepare for a trip to Newbridge on this Saturday evening to take on Kildare in round 2 of the qualifiers. Kildare were most impressive
in seeing of Antrim in Casement Park last Saturday evening
g with an 8 point winning margin. Throw in time is 7pm in Newbrdge on Saturday evening.

 

 

04-Jul-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

CMFC – Leitrim v Mayo – Change of Throw-in

Please note change of time for throwin of Leitrim versus Mayo Minor game. Its now 4pm in Marcievicz Park, Sligo.

 

 

29-Jun-10 by Barbara – PRO – Coiste na nÓg

Leitrim on the road for Qualifiers Rd 2

The draw for Round 2 of the GAA Football All-Ireland Qualifiers has thrown up a number of fascinating ties.

Leitrim will have to travel this year to either Newbridge or Casement Park for their next encounter which is in Round 2 of the qualifiers.  Kildare and Antrim must fight it out this weekend in Casement park (fixture to be confirmed) in a replay of last Saturday evenings Round 1 drawnÓgame in Newbridge to determine Leitrims opposition.  Earlier in the championship Kildare lost to Louth and Antrim lost to Tyrone in their respective provincial rounds.

Dublin, whose five-year unbeaten run in Leinster was ended by Meath on Sunday, face Tipperary at home.

Last years beaten All-Ireland finalists, Cork, have a home tie against Cavan, who earned their place in the draw with a stunning comeback win over Wicklow at Breffni Park on Saturday night.

The plum draw of the round sees Ulster rivals Fermanagh take on Armagh at Brewster Park in a repeat of the 2008 provincial final, which the Orchard County won after a replay.

GAA Football All-Ireland Qualifiers Round 2 Draw:

Kildare/Antrim v Leitrim

Dublin v Tipperary

Cork v Cavan

Offaly v Waterford

Galway/Sligo v Wexford

Fermanagh v Armagh

Down v Longford

Westmeath v Derry

Venues and throw-in times to be confirmed by the CCCC.

 

 

28-Jun-10 by Brendan Doyle – IT Officer / GAA.ie

Coiste na nÓg news

LEITRIM V MAYO.

Our Connacht Minor Championship kicks off next Saturday July 3rd @ 4.30pm in Markievicz Park, Sligo as the curtain raiser to the Sligo/Galway Connacht Senior Championship replay.

Our Minor panel under the management structure of Damien Eames, PJ Clancy, Mal Guckian and Brendan Duignan have put in a huge effort and commitment to training in preparation for the Minor Championship and we wish them the very best of luck. Why not come out and support this great bunch of Lads.The under 16 league is nearly finished with the final few games in the 9 aside being played. Well done to Drumkerrin who defeated Allen Gaels in the 15 aside final and to Drumreilly who overcame Mohill in the 13 aside final.

The under 16 championship is due to commence in the end of August.The under 14 and minor championships are provisionally due to start on the 9th and 14th of July respectively.The under 12s are nearly finished a series of blitzs which have replaced the league, with mostly positive comments coming from them.

This year is the last year we will have an under 12 championship in Leitrim under a direction from Croak Park. The championship will commence at the end of August.The under 8s and under 10s go games blitzs are ongoing with a very positive response coming from them, the idea being that all childrenÓget a chance to play with the emphasis on fun and enjoyment from the games rather than winning or loosing.

Barbara Loughlin Byrne, PRO.

 

 

28-Jun-10 by Barbara – PRO – Coiste na nÓg

Leitrim V Roscommon Report

Leitrim and Roscommon Supporters arrived in large numbers to support their respective teams in the Connacht Football Championship Semi Final yesterday in sunny Hyde Park. 

We all travelled to Hyde Park with confidence that our Leitrim Senior Team could pull off a much needed victory to lift spirits within the County. After suffering a devastating blow with the death of our County Stalwart Philly McGuinness in April, private emotions remained just that within the Leitrim camp.

On the day there were a number of fitting tributes to the memory of Philly:-

• The players wore a specially designed simplistic warm-up top in his memory with his retired Number 10 on the back

• A wonderful article in the programme penned by our own Fergal McGill who paid tribute to the man who " died , as he lived, doing precisely what he loved"

• The minutes silence observed to honour Philly was beautifully calm

• The attendance of almost 12,000 were treated to a full-blooded and tight affair in a wonderful atmosphere

The game itself was an all too familiar story as Leitrim put up a typically brave and fiery performance from start to finish but just couldnt seal that all important win. Credit must be paid to both "Division 4" teams for the manner in which they approached the game and the standard of football produced.

Leitrim dominated the first half and led at half time yesterday and were well worth that lead 0-8 to 0-7. They mixed the long and short ball game to great effect. Unfortunately their periods of dominance did not reflect so on the scoreboard. Roscommon started the second half impressively and a Donal Shine goal in the 44th minute was the match-turning moment. They never looked back after the goal and Leitrim were always playing catch up. Final score Roscommon 1-13 to Leitrims 0-11. Well done to our own Michael Foley who was 100% accurate from frees yesterday.

We wish Roscommon all the best in the Connacht final.  Leitrim head to the qualifiers but they should be proud and optimistic. 

Team and scorers

Enda Lyons, Daniel Beck, John McKeon, Dermot Reynolds (St Marys), James Glancy (St Marys) 0-1, Shane Foley, Wayne McKeon, Tomas Beirne, Shane Canning, Colm Clarke, David OConnor 0-1, Michael Foley 0-8 (7 frees), Ray Cox, James Glancy 0-1, Ray Mulvey. Subs Dermot Reynolds (Annaduff) for Daniel Beck, Kevin Conlon for Ray Cox, Gary Reynolds for James Glancy (St Marys), Barry Prior for Shane Foley, Declan Maxwell for Kevin Conlon.

 

 

21-Jun-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Leitrim Ladies

Leitrim Ladies GAA News

Leitrim Senior Ladies
Hard luck to Leitrim Senior Ladies who were defeated by a very strong Galway side in the Connacht Ladies Championship Semi- Final in Hyde Park on Sunday last. The ladies will now play in the qualifiers, details of which have yet to be confirmed.

Leitrim Senior Men
Hard luck to Leitrim Senior men who lost out to Roscommon in the Connacht Championship Semi-Final on Sunday last.

Under 12 Blitz
An Under 12 Blitz will take place this Saturday, June 26th in Four Roads GAA Club, Roscommon. Bus will be leaving Glancys car park in Carrick-On-Shannon at 9am sharp. Under 12 players from the following clubs are eligible to participate – Annaduff, Aughawillan, Aughnasheelin, Bornacoola, Cloone, Fenagh, Gortletteragh, Sean OHeslins, St. Josephs and Mohill.

Fixtures for this weekend are as follows:

Division 1 League

Sunday, June 27th St. Josephs V Dromahair in Carrigallen

Sunday, June 27th Mohill v Kiltubrid

Division 2 League

Sunday, June 27th Ballingleara v Glencar/ Manor

Sunday, June 27th St. Marys v Bornacoola

Sunday, June 27th Sean OHeslins v Gortletteragh

Division 3 League

Sunday, June 27th Fenagh v AllenÓgales

Sunday, June 27th Eslin v Aughnasheelin

Sunday, June 27th St. Josephs v Dromahair

 

 

 

 

21-Jun-10 by Ladies PRO

Leitrim team to play Roscommon announced

Leitrim team v Roscommon for Connacht Senior Championship Semi Final in Hyde Park on Sunday 20th June 2010.

The Team shows 7 changes from last years team v Roscommon.

Two players make their championship debuts, Wayne Mc Keon and Ray Mulvey.

Please note the No 10 Jersey was retired in memory of Leitrim Player Phillip McGuinness.

1. Enda Lyons (Eanna De Leon) Carrigallen, Carraig Alainn

2. Daniel Beck (Domhnaill DeBeic) Mohill, Maothail

3. John McKeon (Capt) (Seán MacEoin) Drumreilly, Droim Oir Bhealaigh

4. Dermot Reynolds (Diarmuid MacRaghnaill) St Marys, Naomh Muire

5. James Glancy (Seamus MacFhlannacha) St Marys, Naomh Muire

6. Shane Foley (Seán Ó Foghlú) Kiltubrid, Cill Tiobraid

7. Wayne McKeon (Wayne MacEoin) Ballinamore Seán OHeslins
Sean Ui Eislin

8. Tomas Beirne (Tomas Ó Beirn) Eslin, Aislinne

9. Shane Canning (Seán Ó Cainin) Mohill, Maothail

17. Colm Clarke (Colm Ó Cleirigh) Drumkeerin, Droim Caorthainn

11. David OConnor (Daibhid Ó Conchubhair) Bornacoola, Barr na Cúille

12. Michael Foley (Michéal Ó Foghlú) Kilcock, Cill Choca

13. Ray Cox (Reamoinn Mac an Choiligh) Annaduff, Eanach Dubh

14. James Glancy (Seamus MacFhlannacha) Glencar/Manorhamilton
Gleann an Chairthe Cluainín

15. Ray Mulvey (Réamann Ó Maoilmhiaigh) St Marys, Naomh Muire

 

16. Gareth Phelan (Gearóid Ó Faoláin) Melvin Gaels, Gaeil na Meilge

18. Gary Reynolds (Garrai MacRaghnaill) Carrigallen, Carraig Alainn

19. Barry Prior (Barra Mac an Phriora) Aughawillan, Achadh Mhaoileann

20. Dermot Reynolds (Diarmuid MacRaghnaill) Annaduff, Eanach Dubh

21. Paddy Maguire (Padraig Mag Uidhir) Glencar/Manorhamilton
Gleann an Chairthe Cluainín

22. Ciaran Egan (Ciaran MacAodhagain) Gortletteragh, Gortleitreach

23. Darren Sweeney (Darren MacSuibhne) Glencar/Manorhamilton
Gleann an Chairthe Cluainín

24. Clifford Richardson (Clifford MacRisteard) Carrigallen, Carraig Alainn

25. Keith Moran (Ceit Ó Morain) Lucan, Sarsfields, Na Sáirséalaigh Leamhcáin

26. DeclanÓgilhooly (Deaglan MacGiolla hUallaigh) Allen Gaels, Gaeil na hAilne

27. BrendanÓgallagher (Brendán Ó Gallachoir) Lucan, Sarsfields, Na Sáirséalaigh Leamhcáin

28. Philip Howard (Philib Ó hÍomhair) Bornacoola, Barr na Cúille

29. Ciaran Flynn (Ciaran O Floinn) Carrigallen, Carraig Alainn

30. Declan Maxwell (Déaglán O Meiscil) Drumreilly, Droim Oir Bhealaigh

31. Kevin Conlon (Caoimhin O Conluain) Dromahair, Druim Da Eithiar

 

Management : Mickey Moran (Bainisteoir), John Morrison, Martin McGowan

 

 

 

 

17-Jun-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Good Luck Leitrim

On behalf of Coiste na nÓg, Liatroma we wish the Leitrim senior team and management the best of luck in Hyde Park on Sunday.

Barbara Loughlin, PRO.

 

 

16-Jun-10 by Barbara – PRO – Coiste na nÓg

Roscommon Team to play Leitrim in Connacht Football Championship Semi Final

Roscommon have made one change for their Connacht Football Championship semi-final with Leitrim on Sunday in Dr Hyde Park.

David Casey replaces the injured Mark OCarroll on the half-back line. The team and substitutes are otherwise unchanged.

Roscommon team to play Leitrim in the Connacht Football Championship semi-final on Sunday in Dr Hyde Park, throw-in 3.30pm:

Geoffrey Clancy, Sean McDermott, Peter Domican, Stephen Ormsby, Sean Purcell, Cathal Dineen, David Casey, Michael Finneran, Karol Mannion, David Keenan, Paul Garvey, Cathal Gregg, John Rogers, Donal Shine, Ger HenÓghan.

The Leitrim Panel will be named tomorrow evening (Thursday) and supporters can view same on this website at 8pm.

 

 

16-Jun-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Clar an Lae – Connacht Championship Sunday 20th June 2010

CLAR AN LAE

Connacht Championship: Sunday 20th June 2010
Senior: Leitrim v Roscommon
Ladies Galway v Leitrim

1. 1.30pm: Galway Ladies Team takes the Field. Proceed to
Town End
2. 1.32pm; Leitrim Ladies Team takes the field .Proceed to
Cemetary End
3. 1.42pm; Toss for choice of ends.
4. 1.45pm Ladies Game commences
5. 2.15pm. Half Time Ladies game
6. 2.25pm. Second half commences
7. 2.55pm Ladies game finishes,
8. 2.56pm Cumann na mBunscol Exhibition
9. 3.10pm; Cumann na mBunscol Exhibition finishes.
10. 3.12pm Leitrim Senior Football Team takes the field and
proceed to Photograph area. Proceed to Town End
11. 3.14pm Roscommon Senior Football Team takes the field and
proceeds to photograph area. Proceed to Cemetary
End
12. 3.20pm Toss for choice of ends.
13. 3.23pm Parade starts. Takes 5 minutes
Players should be instructed to march properly, keeping in step with the band. They should be in numerical order after the Captain. Track Suits/ training tops etc. are not to be worn during the parade.
14. 3.28pm National Anthem
15. 3.30pm Throw in.
16. 4.05pm Half time.
17. 4.20pm Second half commences.
18. 4.55pm. Final whistle
Mascots are not allowed for team photographs or the parade.
There shall be no kick about at half time.
Dug Outs: Roscommon Senior & Galway. Cemetary End
Leitrim Senior & Leitrim Ladies. Town End

 

 

16-Jun-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Coaching and Games Newsletter

COACHING AND GAMES NEWSLETTER

Football

Under 8 & 10 club blitz
The next round of under 8 & 10 blitz will take place on Saturday June 26th. We would ask all clubs to please conduct the blitz under the Go-Games model i.e. all children should be playing in all games. The maximum number playing per side should be eleven and mentors should reduce the pitch size to accommodate for smaller team sizes and also for the under 8 games. Clubs that have big numbers should break up into a number of teams. Also please do not let us hear of clubs playing children out of age.
If a club cannot attend on the arranged date would they please contact the other club/clubs involved or Thomas Keenan as early as possible so as alternative arrangements can be made.
The following are the groupings for Saturday June 26th. First named club will act as host.

Dromahair & Allen Gaels,

Aughnasheelin, Carrigallen & Ballinamore,

Bornacoola, Gortletteragh, Aughavas & Cloone,

Fenagh & Drumreilly,

Glenfarne, Leitrim Gaels & Kiltubrid

Melvin Gaels & Drumkeerin,

GlencarManorhamilton & St. Marys

Annaduff & Mohill

Club Super touch blitz
The Club super touch blitz planned for last Monday had to be postponed as has next Mondays. We will review the format and reschedule the dates over the next few weeks.

Connacht Under 14 Feile
St.Marys, Annaduff, Drumkeerin, Dromahair, Aughnasheelin & Ballinamore/Sean OHeslins are taking part in the first Connacht U-14 football feile which will take place are various venues throughout the provience on Saturday July 3rd. Ballinamore/Sean OHeslins will be one of the host venues. Full details have been sent to the participating clubs.

Hurling
This year we are going to conduct a series of under 10 & under 12 blitz. The blitz on Saturday next will take place in the Bee Park, Manorhamilton commencing at 10.00am. The remaining blitz will take place on the following dates.

19th June
GlencarManorhamilton, Gortletteragh, Ballinamore Sean OHeslins, St. Marys & Kiltubrid.

10th July
Gortletteragh, GlencarManorhamilton, St. Marys, Ballinamore Sean OHeslins & Kiltubrid

17th July
Kiltubrid, St. Marys, GlencarManorhamilton, Gortletteragh & Ballinamore Sean OHeslins

Under 14 school of excellence
Our under 14 school of excellence will continue on Saturday next June 19th at 12.30 in Bee Park Manorhamilton.

Paudi Butler workshops.
National Director of hurling Paudi Butler will conduct three workshops with the development squads during the summer. The first workshop took place on Monday night last in Ballinamore with the U-14 school of excellence. The next two workshops will take place on July 30th & 31st. All coaches or others with an interest in hurling should attend these workshops.

Vhi GAA Cul camps.

Free Places competition
Leitrim GAA in conjunction with the Leitrim Observer will offer a free place at this years Vhi GAA cul camps to the lucky winner of a weekly competition hosted by the Leitrim Observer.
Congratulations The winner of the first free place at this years Vhi GAA cul camps is James Tighe, Kiltubrid, Drumcong.
Registration
We would ask all those planning to attend our Vhi GAA cul camps this July to please book without delay using either the online system or the application form distributed.
Full details off the online booking system are also available from www.leitrimgaa.ie or www.gaa.ie. Just click on the Vhi GAA cul camp link.

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

 

 

15-Jun-10 by Thomas Keenan