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
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
Ladies – Under 14 County Finals
LadiesAnnaduff Credit Union Under 14 Competition
The following Under 14 County Finals will take place this week:
17-Aug-10 by Sinead Fowley – Ladies PRO
GAA iPhone App
GeneralThe official GAA iPhone App was launched today, August 12. Click here to download.
The App will give users the latest news, videos, fixtures & results, the thoughts of our columnists exclusive to GAA.ie, former hurling and football greats, Joe Deane & Jason Sherlock as well as the latest ticketing information, photo galleries and venue information.
Click here to download this exciting new official GAA iPhone App or go to the iTunes App Store.
12-Aug-10 by GAA.ie
Ladies Division 3 League Final
LadiesDivision 3 League Final Dromahair V St Josephs Sunday 15th August at 1pm in Leitrim Village
12-Aug-10 by Sinead Fowley – PRO
Junior B Championship Draw
Club FootballCoiste Chontae Liatroma CLG – Junior B Football Championship 2010
Group 1 – Round 1
St Osnats v Cloone
Glencar/Manorhamilton v Aughawillan
Round 2
Aughawillan v St Osnats
Cloone v Glencar/Manorhamilton
Round 3
St Osnats v Glencar/Manorhamilton
Aughawillan v Cloone
Group 2 – Round 1
St Marys v Fenagh-St Caillins
Aughavas – bye
Round 2
Fenagh-St Caillins v Aughavas
St Marys – bye
Round 3
St Marys v Aughavas
Fenagh-St Caillins – bye
Group 3 – Round 1
Dromahair v Kiltubrid
Leitrim Gaels – bye
Round 2
Kiltubrid V Leitriim Gaels
Dromahair – Bye
Dromahair v Leitrim Gaels
Kiltubrid – bye
Quarter Finals
W 2nd Group 1 v First Group 3
X 2nd Group 2 v 2nd Group 3
Semi Finals
First Group 1 v Winner Match X
First Group 2 v Winner Match W
Relegation Semi Final
Y Third Group 2 v Third Group 3
Relegation Final
Fourth Group 1 v Defeated team in Match Y
10-Aug-10 by Colette Fox – PRO