Leitrim V Clare Report

An injury time point sealed victory for Clare against a shell-shocked Leitrim who dominated proceedings throughout in Cusack Park yesterday (7/3/10).

Despite the loss it is only fair to point out that the Leitrim team had excellent performances throughout the side and every player gave their all in the pursuit of victory.  17 points was a great score to accumulate and to have lost having registered that score was obviously devastating for the panel at the final whistle.

The team led 0-9 to 0-5 at the break but rued registering eight wides from play.  In the second half, the team led by 0-13 to 0-7 when the Banner hauled themselves back into it when they goaled.  Despite this setback the team held firm but with six minutes remaining another goal broke Leitrim hearts.  This score tied the contest and both sides exchanged points from play before Clare got the winning point in injury time to leave Leitrim devastated at the final whistle.

All in all, alot of positives can be taken from the game and one would only hope that the individual and team performance keep steadily improving as they are and that lady luck would shine on the team for the rest of the season.

Final score from Cusack Park, Clare 2-12, Leitrim 0-17. 

Leitrim scorers: M Foley 0-8 (0-7f), P Howard 0-3, D OConnor, J Glancy (Glencar Manor) 0-2 each, P McGuinness, D Sweeney 0-1 each.

Leitrim: G Phelan, D Reynolds (Annaduff), J McKeon, D Beck, J Glancy (St Marys), G Reynolds, S Foley, T Beirne, D Sweeney, P McGuinness, D OConnor, M Foley, P Howard, J Glancy (Glencar/Manorhamilton), D Gilhooly. Subs: D Reynolds (St Marys) for Glancy (St Marys, 26), B Prior for D Reynolds (Annaduff) (h-t), C Clarke for S Foley, D ODonnell for Howard (63), S Canning for Sweeney (63).

 

 

 

08-Mar-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Senior Scór Results

The two Leitrim Senior Scór semi finals were held at the weekend with 18 clubs taking part over the two nights in Ballinaglera on Friday and on Saturday in Drumreilly. The County Final will be held in The Cannon Donohue Hall Mohill this Saturday 13th March at 7pm sharp.

The Qualifing teams from the heats are as follows:

Rince Foirne: Glencar/Manorhamilton, Seán OHeslins.

Amhranaíocht: Melvin Gaels, Seán OHeslins, St Marys, Ballinamore Hurlers, Aughawillan.

Ceol: Dromahair, Leitrim Gaels, Aughnasheelin.

Aithriseoireacht: Seán OHeslins, Melvin Gaels, Carrigallen, Bornacoola.

Bailéad Ghrúpa: Kiltubrid, Glencar/Manorhamilton, St Marys, Aughnasheelin.

Trath na gCeist: Seán OHeslins, Allen Gaels, Bornacoola, Ballinamore Hurlers.

Nuachleas: Aughnasheelan, Drumreilly, Seán OHeslins, Kiltubrid.

Rince Seit: Aughawillan, Glencar/Manorhamilton.

 

 

07-Mar-10 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

All Ireland Title for Leitrim Voc Team

Leitrim were crowned All Ireland Vocational Schools Inter-County B Senior Football Champions in Duggan Park in Ballinasloe today, when they defeated Limerick by 0-15 to 1-08.

Leitrim led by two points at the interval on a scoreline of 0-08 to 1-03. The Limerick goal came on nine minutes from Michael Brosnan, however, four points from Conor Beirne helped Leitrim to establish their half-time lead.

Leitrim moved six points clear by the half-way point of the second half as a brace of Brian Mulvey points and Conor Beirnes fifth point of the contest gave them a 0-13 to 1-04 cushion.

Limerick rallied to within four points of Leitrim but the Munster team finished with just 13 players after the late dismissals of Kevin Moynihan and Stephen OBrien.

Congratulations to all on an excellent achievement

 

 

06-Mar-10 by Brendan Doyle – IT Officer

Leitrim GAA Championship Draws

The date and venue has been announced for the Leitrim GAA Championship Draws

Date: Mon 22nd March 2010 – 9pm
Venue: Bush Hotel

County Leitrim Championship Draws takes place on Monday night March 22nd, 2010 in Bush Hotel at 9pm and will be broadcast live on Shannonside FM.

All attendees in seats by 8.45pm

More details at the beginning of next week

 

 

05-Mar-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Leitrim GAA rocked by double injury blow

Leitrim GAA has been rocked by the news that star players Emlyn Mulligan and Colin Regan have both suffered cruciate ligament injuries. 

In a devastating blow for the Melvin Gaels Club and our County, Emlyn was injured in a Club game last weekend while Colin was injured during a club training session.  Both players now face the long road of intensive rehabilitation.

Leitrim are already without the influential Declan Maxwell, who had surgery for an ongoing problem with an ankle injury last week and will be laid up for the remainder of the league.

Leitrim are already absorbing the losses through emigration of Gary McCloskey and Adrian OFlynn to London and Pat Gilmartin to New Zealand.

Leitrim GAA take this opportunity to wish Emlyn, Colin and Declan all the best in their respective recoveries.

 

 

05-Mar-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Leitrim Team to Play Clare

The Leitim Team to play Clare:

1. Gareth Phelan (Gearóid Ó Faoláin) Melvin Gaels
2. Dermot Reynolds (Diarmuid Mac Raghnaill) Annaduff
3. John McKeon (Seán Mac Eoin) Drumreilly
4. Daniel Beck (Domhnaill De Beic) Mohill
5. James Glancy (Seamus Mac Fhlannacha) St Marys
6. Gary Reynolds (Garrai Mac Raghnaill) Carrigallen
7. Shane Foley (Seán Ó Foghlú) Kiltubrid
8. Tomas Beirne (Tomas Ó Beirn) Eslin
9. Darren Sweeney (Darren Mac Suibhne) Glencar/Manorhamilton
10. Philip McGuinness (Philib Mac Aonghusa) Mohill
11. David OConnor (Daibhid Ó Conchubhair) Bornacoola
12. Michael Foley (Michéal Ó Foghlú) Kilcock
13. Philip Howard (Philib Ó hÍomhair) Bornacoola
14. James Glancy (Seamus Mac Fhlannacha) Glencar/Manorhamilton
15. DeclanÓgilhooly (Deaglan Mac Giolla hUallaigh) Allen Gaels


 

 

05-Mar-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Leitrim GAA Supporters Club Draw

The 2010 Leitrim GAA Supporters Club Draw is fast approaching.  The draw takes place on Saturday 13th March, 2010 in Coxs Steakhouse, Dromod. 

There are 10 excellent prizes (top prize 5,000 euro) and membership cost 40 euro and all members will receive Supporters Club Sticker.  Contact your Club or County Board Officials if you wish to join or alternatively you can join on-line on our website.

Leitrim GAA greatly appreciate the support of all our sponsors and supporters.

 

 

 

03-Mar-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Insurance night

Insurance night in Bush Hotel on this Thursday 4th March.

Briefing starts at 8 pm with Mr Roger Clancy of Croke Park in attendance.

All aspects Insurance-wise will be explained, with a question and answer opportunity to be availed of.

Club personell expected to be there should include – Insurance Officers, Secretaries, any Player who wishes to attend, or indeed anyone whos interested

 

 

 

01-Mar-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Allianz NHL Div 4 – Round 2

Allianz NHL Div 4 – Round 2 (28 February 2010)

Fermanagh 1-16 Leitrim 0-14

Fermanagh scored a decisive win over Leitrim at the end of a tough battle in Brewster Park, Enniskillen on Sunday.
Leitrim got off to a great start and dominated the first 20 minutes where they led by 0-6 to 0-3. However, just before half time, Fermanagh got a rather fortuitous goal and added a point to leave the sides level at half time.
Midway through the second half, there was nothing between the sides but in the last 15 minutes of the game, Leitrim seemed to run out of steam and Fermanagh ran out 5 point winners.

Leitrim Team ; Paul McKiernan, Kevin McGrath, Davis Tiernan, Sean McWeeney, Kieran Boyle, Vinnie McDermott, Michael Poniard (0-1), Keith Connolly (0-2), Clement Cunniffe (0-5,3f), Conor Burns, Ian Bermingham (0-3,2f), Fearghal Carroll, Mick Burns, Dan OBrien, Liam Burns. Subs; Mark Hayes (0-1) for Conor Burns, Gary Coen, Kevin OConnor

 

 

01-Mar-10 by Paddy O Connor – PRO/Hurling

Seachtain na Gaeilge Quiz Results

Seachtain na Gaeilge – Trath na gCeist

Bhí an bua ag Seán O hEislin Béal an Átha Móir i dTráth na gCeist do Sheachtain na Gaeilge ar an Déardaoin seo caite. Bhí Barr na Cuile sa dara háit agus Achadh na Sileann sa tríú háit. Beidh na trí fhoireann ag dul ar aghaidh go babhta Connacht ar an Déardaoin seo chugainn

The Leitrim heats of Seachtain na Gaeilge quiz took place last Friday 26th February in the new clubhouse in Allen Gaels.
Congratulations to Sean OHeslins, Bornacoola and Aughnasheelan who came out on top.
Wishing them the best of luck in representing the County this Thursday 4th March in the Connaught finals in Ballyhaunis.

 

 

28-Feb-10 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

Scór Sinsear Semi Finals

Scór Sinsear semi finals are being held this coming weekend 5th and 6th of March. There is a very good level of entries with 19 of the 24 clubs taking part.
On Friday night the venue is Ballinaglera Community Centre and on Saturday the venue is Drumreilly Community Centre, both starting at 8pm sharp.

The line up of clubs is as follows:

Friday night – Me lvinÓgaels, Dromahair,Ballinaglera, Glenfarne, Fenagh, Bornacoola, Mohill & Allen Gaels.

Saturday night – Kiltubrid, Aughnasheelan, Glencar-Manorhamilton, Aughawillan, Cloone, Drumreilly, Aughavas, Leitrim Gaels, St Marys, Sean OHeslins & Carrigallen.

 

 

28-Feb-10 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

Gallogly Catering ACL Divisions 1 & 2 commence

This weekend sees the start of league competition for Division 1 & 2 teams.  This year, Gallogly Catering sponsor the All County Leagues (Divisions 1-5).  Below we take a brief look at the games. 

In Division 1, Glencar Manorhamilton take the first step in their quest to retain their league title with a re-match of last years league final against Kiltubrid.  This match is a home game for Manor and last years league encounter resulted in a draw so expect a tight game here. 

Melvin Gaels host Ballinamore SOH in Kinlough and the loss of some key players to Melvin Gaels and the progress of Ballinamore in the Senior ranks could see a tight encounter here.  Melvin Gaels are extremely difficult to beat at home but Ballinamore SOH will test them.

Allen Gaels and St Marys (both under new local management teams) will be hoping to gain bragging rights in a local derby match to be played in Drumshanbo – youd be wise to make a prediction on this one!

Dromahair (the oldest club in Leitrim) make their debut in the Senior ranks against Aughawillan who just survived in Division 1 on the last day of the season last year.  If Dromahair show the same pride as they did in gaining promotion and in the Celebrity Bainisteoir competition – they will not be found wanting in Division 1.  

Annaduff and Carrigallen are both under new management.  Michael Moyles (Former Mayo Player and Sligo Minor Manager) and Dominic Corrigan (Former Sligo and Fermanagh Manager)  are at the helm in both clubs respectively and big things are expected in both camps.  Although Carrigallen are newly promoted – if their performance in the County Final last year is anything to go by – they will be tough opposition for all Division 1 sides this year.  However, Annaduff are extremely difficult to get the better off on home soil so an interesting game in store by all accounts!

Drumreilly host Mohill in the last Division 1 game and perhaps the loss of Declan Maxwell to Drumreilly and the return of Shane Canning to Mohill may be the difference in this one.

In Division 2 Bornacoola and Aughnasheelin will be hoping to make a quick return to Division 1 and while Bornacoola should account for Eslin in their game, Aughnasheelin will have to be at their best to match Aughavas who have home advantage and will still be on a high after winning the Junior A Championship.  2009 Intermediate Champions Cloone host promoted Ballinaglera who were Division 3 League Finalists last year – this game should be a cracker.  Newly promoted Glencar Manor make the short trip to Drumkeerin while Glenfarne Kiltyclogher make the long journey to Gortletteragh and as all 4 sides are evenly matched – tight games should be on the cards in both.

 

 

 

26-Feb-10 by Collette Fox – PRO