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

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