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

Hurling AGM

AGM of Leitrim Hurling Board

At a well attended AGM of the Hurling Board held recently in The Bush Hotel, the new Cathaoirleach Joe Flynn and Rúnai Diarmuid Sweeney attended and pledged their support for Hurling within the County in the coming years

The three Officers Cathaoirleach Paddy Phelan, Rúnai Michael Doorigan and Cisteoir Martin Cunniffe were all re elected unanimously.

The meeting undertook to have more hurling games throughout the year and hoped that the inclusion of Michael Doorigan on the Fixtures committee will aid the smooth running of all competitions. The inclusion of hurling on the Master fixtures Plan will facilitate this also.

 

 

24-Feb-10 by Paddy O Connor – PRO – Hurling

Leitrim Ladies GAA News

Senior Ladies

Leitrim Ladies played Kilkenny in the third round of Division 4 of the Bord Gáis Energy Ladies National Football League in Freshford, Kilkenny last Sunday. The girls had a comfortable win on a scoreline of 4-12 to 1-5. Well done to the panel who now have three wins out of three.

Thanks to Damian and Olive Brennan, Sean and Bríd Conlan and Andrew Loughlin who made the long trip to Kilkenny to support the girls.

The next game for the senior ladies is away to Louth on Sunday, March 28th.

Leitrim Sports Fair

Leitrim Sports Partnership will hold the "Leitrim Sports Fair" this Wednesday February 24th at 6pm at Leitrim County Council Offices. All members of the public are invited to come along. The Sports Fair will provide information on the many different types of sports clubs, and leisure and recreational activities in Leitrim. Leitrim Sports Partnership will also launch their Strategic Plan "Towards a Fitter and Healthier Leitrim" 2010 – 2012" on the night.

 

 

 

23-Feb-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

County Hurling (Cavan v Leitrim)

New Cavan Manager Brendan Nelligan enjoyed a winning debut at Breffni Park, helped by profligate Leitrim recording 15 wides.
With former London star Kevin Downes to the fore , Cavan opened up a 0-3 to 0-2 lead in the opening quarter.
Clement Cunniffe gave Leitrim a foothold but their limitations up front soon became all too obvious.
Cavans frontmen laboured initially before enjoying a 13-minute purple patch in which they notched 1-5 without reply.
However, four minutes after Mark McEntees 28th-minute goal for Cavan, Dave McGovern raised a green flag to give Leitrim hope.
But Cavan regained control and with Bernard Gaffney shining, hit five points without reply. Leitrim refused to cave in and got a late consolation through Shane Kiernans goal.  Final score Cavan 1.17, Leitrim 3.4.
scorers — Cavan: B Gaffney 0-9 (0-3f, 0-3 65s), K Downes 0-6, M Entee 1-1, G Brennan 0-1. Leitrim: C Cunniffe 1-3 (0-1f, 0-1 65), S Kiernan, D McGovern 1-0, D OBrien 0-1.
Cavan — M Curry; D Neary, M Carr, A Sheridan; B Devine, C Nelligan, A Nelligan; P Sheridan, G Brennan; C Brennan, B Gaffney, R OHanlon; K Downes, M McEntee, M OConnell. Subs: J Rosney for R OHanlon (20), S Og Brady for M OConnell (66).
Leitrim — P McKiernan; K McGrath, nÓguckian, S Guckian; K Boyle, V McDermott, M Poniard; K Connolly, C Cunniffe; D McGovern, I Bermingham, F Carroll; M Hayes, D OBrien, M Burns. Subs: C Burns for M Hayes (30), L Burns for I Berminghan (38), P McWeeney for F Carroll (47), S Kiernan for M Burns (55), D Tiernan for K McGrath (65).
REF — C Groome (Offaly).

Match Report courtesty of the Irish Independent

 

 

23-Feb-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Division 4 National Football League (Leitrim V Kilkenny)

Leitrim bagged their first points in the National League with a comprehensive win over Kilkenny on Saturday last (20/2/10) in Pairc Sean on a scoreline of 4-18 to 1-4. 

James Glancy (Glencar Manor) and DeclanÓgilhooly scored a brace of goals between them while all the Leitrim starting forwards got on the score sheet.  Kilkenny on the other hand scored a well worked goal towards the end of the game to put their final tally at 1-4. 

Well done to Ray Mulvey from the St Marys Club who made his senior inter-county debut.

Next up for Leitrim is an away fixture in Cusack Park Ennis versus Clare on 7/3/10.

ScórERS: J Glancy (Glencar/Manorhamilton) 2-2, D Gilhooly 2-1, E Mulligan 0-6 (0-3f), M Foley 0-3, C Farrell 0-2, C Regan, P McGuinness, C Richardson, D Sweeney 0-1 each.

LEITRIM TEAM: G Phelan, D Reynolds (Annaduff), J McKeon, P Maguire, J Glancy (St Marys), G Reynolds, S Foley, T Beirne, C Farrell, P McGuinness, M Foley, C Regan, E Mulligan, J Glancy (Glencar/Manorhamilton), D Gilhooly. Subs: D Sweeney (blood sub) for C Farrell, C Farrell for D Sweeney, W McKeon for J Glancy (St Marys), B Gallagher for G Reynolds, C Maguire for P McGuinness, R Mulvey for C Regan, C Richardson for T Beirne.

 

 

22-Feb-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

All Ireland Scór na nÓg Finals

All Ireland Scór na nÓg Finals

Leitrims two representatives at the All Ireland Scór na nÓg Finals – Glencar/Manorhamilton in Rince Foirne and James Hazlette were both unsuccessful at the Finals in Athlone on Saturday last. As usual there was very strong competition and both were very much in the running. Indeed the only Connacht success came in Trath na gCeist where Roscommons Ballinameen took the title after many years of trying. They scored full marks as did Boherbue from Cork. There followed two rounds of tie-breakers and Ballinameen answered all of their questions again.

The winners were

Rince Foirne: Glenflesk, Ciarraí
Amhranaíocht Aonair: Shamrocks Uíbh Fháilí
Ceol Uirlise: Millstreet, Corcaí
Aithriseoireacht: Causeway, Ciarraí
Bailéad Ghrúpa: Moate, Iar Mhí
Trath na gCeisteanna: Ballinameen, Ros Comáin
Nuachleas: Kilteely/Drumkean, Luimneach
Rince Seit: Boherbue, Corcaigh and The Downs, Iar Mhí.

 

 

22-Feb-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

LEITRIM TEAM TO PLAY KILKENNY

1. Enda Lyons (Eanna De Leon) Carrigallen
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. David OConnor (Daibhid Ó Conchubhair) Bornacoola
10. Philip McGuinness (Philib Mac Aonghusa) Mohill
11. Michael Foley (Michéal Ó Foghlú) Kilcock
12. Colin Regan (Cóilín Ó Riagáin) Melvin Gaels
13. Emlyn Mulligan (Emlyn Ó Maolagain) Melvin Gaels
14. James Glancy (Seamus Mac Fhlannacha) Glencar/Manorhamilton
15. DeclanÓgilhooly (D Mac Giolla hUallaigh) Allen Gaels

 

 

 

18-Feb-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Leitrim Ladies News

Senior Ladies

Leitrim Ladies defeated Antrim in the second round of Division 4 of the Bord Gáis Energy Ladies National Football League, last Sunday in Leitrim Gaels pitch. The final score was 3-16 to 4-11. Well done to the panel!

Fixture: Leitrim Ladies will play Kilkenny in the third round of Division 4 of the Bord Gáis Energy Ladies National Football League in Freshford, Kilkenny this Sunday, February 21st at 2pm.

Minor


Training continues for the minor team this Saturday, February 20th at 11am. Players will be informed of venue.

Under 16

Training for the Under 16 team will take place on Saturday, February 20th at 10am in Kiltubrid.

Under 13/14

Training for the under 13/14 Development squad will take place this Saturday, February 20th in the Mayflower, Drumshanbo. Players will be notified of time.

PRO for Connacht

Connacht Ladies GAA Council are looking for a PRO. If anyone is interested in this challenging role, please forward your name to any member of your club committee or the county committee before February 22nd.

Leitrim Sports Fair

Leitrim Sports Partnership will hold the "Leitrim Sports Fair" on Wednesday February 24th at 6pm at Leitrim County Council Offices. All members of the public are invited to come along. The Sports Fair will provide information on the many different types of sports clubs, and leisure and recreational activities in Leitrim. Leitrim Sports Partnership will also launch their Strategic Plan "Towards a Fitter and Healthier Leitrim" 2010 – 2012" on the night.

County Board Meeting

The next County Board Meeting will take place on Monday, February 22nd in Padraig Aras, Drumshanbo at 8.30pm

 

 

16-Feb-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Leitrim V Wicklow

Following a one-point defeat by Clare last week, Wicklow got their League show on the road at Aughrim yesterday with a seven-point win over Leitrim.

Centre-forward Tony Hannon led the Wicklow charge, Scóring an impressive 1-4, with his opportunist second-half goal proving crucial.

Up to then Mick ODwyers men had laboured to shake off a Leitrim side that always controlled the vital midfield play through the work of Tomas Beirne and David OConnor.

The goal stretched Wicklows lead to 1-7 to 0-5 and inspired them to play their best football of the game over the next 10 minutes as they increased their lead to 1-12 to 0-6 with further points by Seanie Furlong, Paddy Dalton, centre-back Brian McGrath and a lovely brace from LeightonÓglynn, who had moved to corner-forward in the second half.

Although Hannon scored first for Wicklow with a point from a free, the westerners had the better of the exchanges in the first quarter, leading their opponents twice with points by midfielder OConnor and free-taking centre-forward Michael Foley.

They were ahead 0-3 to 0-2 after 15 minutes.

Minutes later Glynn picked out Dalton with a great cross-field pass. Dalton fired in a sizzling shot from 30 metres, but Leitrims Dermot Reynolds got down at the near post to make a super save, but at the expense of a 45. Wicklow lead 0-6 to 0-4 at the break before Hannon hit the back of the net in the second half to secure the win for ODwyers side.

Leitrim scorers: M Foley 0-3 (0-3f), D OConnor, D ODonnell, D Gilhooly, E Mulligan, C Regan, B Prior 0-1 each.

Leitrim  E Lyons, D Reynolds, J McKeon, B Prior, D Beck, G Reynolds, J Glancy (St Marys), T Beirne, D OConnor, P McGuinness, M Foley, C Regan, D ODonnell, J Glancy (Glencar Manor), D Gilhooly. Subs: W McKeon for Beck, E Mulligan for Glancy (Glencar Manor), D Sweeney for Gilhooly, S Foley for M Foley, Maguire for ODonnell.

REF — E Kinsella (Laois).

MATCH REPORT COURTESY OF IRISH INDEPENDENT

 

 

15-Feb-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Leitrim Ladies beat Antrim to put them on top of the League table

 

 

The Leitrim Ladies had an impressive win over a strong Antrim side at the weekend which puts them sitting nicely on top of the league table.

Leitrim Ladies started off well but Antrim soon had the advantage and kept it up to half time where they led by 3 points. Antrim 2-07, Leitrim 10 points. Less than 5 minutes into the second half, Aine Tighe had put a point and 2 goals on the board and our 3rd goal came from Sharon Kerrigan who sustained an injury while taking her shot.  An unstopable Teresa Mylott shone through on the day where she came from the half back line to put 2 points of the board for Leitrim.

Next Outing for the Ladies is next Sunday 21st February away to Kilkenny!

 

 

 

 

14-Feb-10 by Caroline Quinn – Ladies PRO

League fixtures now available on the website

 

Fixtures for the Club League are now available on the left hand menu of the website. Also available is the Master Fixtures Plan for 2010 as released by the CCC this week. Both links are highlighted in yellow under the Club Competitions section.

 

 

 

 

12-Feb-10 by Brendan Doyle – IT Officer

LEITRIM TEAM TO PLAY WICKLOW

LEITRIM V WICKLOW 14/2/10

1. Enda Lyons (Eanna De Leon) Carrigallen
2. Dermot Reynolds (Diarmuid MacRaghnaill) Annaduff
3. John McKeon (Seán MacEoin) Drumreilly
4. Barry Prior (Barra Mac an Phriora) Aughawillan
5. Daniel Beck (Domhnaill De Beic) Mohill
6. Gary Reynolds (Garrai MacRaghnaill) Carrigallen
7. James Glancy (Seamus Mac Fhlannacha) St. Marys
8. Tomas Beirne (Tomas Ó Beirn) Eslin
9. David O Connor (Daibhid Ó Conchubhair) Bornacoola
10. Philip McGuinness (Philib MacAonghusa) Mohill
11. Michael Foley (Michéal Ó Foghlú) Kilcock
12. Colin Regan (Cóilín Ó Riagáin) Melvin Gaels
13. Ronan Kennedy (Rónán Ó Cinnéide) Mohill
14. James Glancy (Seamus MacFhlannacha) Glencar/Manorhamilton
15. DeclanÓgilhooly (D Mac Giolla hUallaigh) Allen Gaels

 

 

11-Feb-10 by Colette Fox – PRO