Melvin Gaels emerged victorious in the U-21 B Championship Final in Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada on Saturday afternoon last after an absorbing contest against Glenfarne/ Kiltyclogher but they had to do it the hard way as Glenfarne/ Kiltyclogher more than played their part in the contest.
U-21 B CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL
MELVIN GAELS 1-12
GLENFARNE/KILTYCLOGHER 2-6
Both sides had periods of dominance during the game and for a period it seemed as though the excellent work of the Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher defenders coupled with the precise finishing of the forwards would see them victorious.
However, Melvin Gaels were able to overcome the body blow of conceding goals at critical times and responded in style to emerge victorious.
Paul Og Ferguson joked when he was accepting the cup on behalf of his team, the Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher players will point to the lose of their captain Fergal Clancy, who was absent with a broken figure and say they would have emerged victorious had he been present.
Of course such talk is hypothetical and even without their influential captain, Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher more than played their part in what was a nail-biting and very enjoyable game played in fine conditions despite the torrential rain that had fallen in the days leading up to the game.
Melvin Gaels started the game with real purpose and were rewarded for their early pressure when Peter McGowan pointed after Conor Sheridans pass.
The Kinlough men were unable to build on their positive start as the Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher defence held firm, with Sean McManus playing particularly well and when the opportunities arose to launch attacks of their own they did so and were duly rewarded.
By the time the game was nine minute old three Diarmuid Clancy frees gave Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher an early advantage and gave an early indication that this game would go right to the wire.
Both sides had opportunities to add to their tallys and while Melvin Gaels were enjoying more possession they were finding it difficult to penetrate the Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher rearguard.
The pressure that Melvin Gaels had been applying was rewarded midway through the half when Conor Sheridan claimed a Jessie McGuinness to point and reduce the deficit to the narrowest margin.
However, in keeping with the unpredictable nature of the game, Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher struck back in emphatic style.
Having won possession 35 meters from the Melvin Gaels goal, the ball was passed quickly and decisively before Diarmuid Clancy picked out Padraig Sweeney whose shot crept inside the left post despite the best efforts of a defender and goalkeeper Paul Rooney.
Having enjoyed so much possession and having then suffered the blow of conceding the games opening goal, the question was how would Melvin Gaels respond.
The response was exactly what Manager Gareth Phelan would have wanted as his side dominated the remainder of the half.
One area where Melvin Gaels were having a lot of joy was from Glenfarne/Kiltycloghers kick-outs and his proved to be the case when Jessie McGuinness rose unopposed to claim possession before passing to Conor Sheridan. With the minimum of fuss Sheridan pointed to reduce the arrears to three points.
The Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher was further reduced when James Bredin converted a free after Packie Hill was fouled.
Although he was having difficulty with his kickouts there was nothing wrong with Francis Keaneys shot stopping as he illustrated twice in quick succession to deny both James Bredin and Conor Sheridan both of whom seemed destined to score their sides opening goal.
A Paul Og Ferguson free six minutes before the break levelled matters before Declan Roper scored a fine individual point in the 30th minute to retake the lead for Melvin Gaels.
Having been held scoreless since Padraig Sweeneys 19th minute goal, Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher completed the first half Scóring when Diarmuid Clancy converted a free after Dermot Harkin was fouled.
With the scores level at 1-4 to 0-7 as the second half got underway not too many in Pairc Sean would have been able to predict with any degree of certainty who would emerge victorious.
Having finished the second half so strongly, Melvin Gaels scored the opening point of the half through Packie Hill just 23 seconds after the restart. However, any thoughts that Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher would be over run for the remainder of the game vanished within a minute as they struck for their second goal of the game.
After James Murrays initial shot hit the post, Ronan McGowan was on hand to apply the finishing touch and duly opened up a two point lead for his side.
Having worked so hard to recover from the setback of conceding the first goal questions were now being asked as to how Melvin Gaels would respond to the challenge of having to do the same again.
To their credit they responded well, but once again they found the Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher defence in top form while Melvin Gaels needed to guard themselves against the pacy counter-attacks which were so effective in the opening half.
One such counter-attack almost resulted in Glenfarne/Kiltycloghers third goal but Niall Clancy was denied by the outstretched boot of Paul Rooney.
Still trailing by two points and with 13 minutes of the game remaining, Melvin Gaels lifted their level of intensity and were duly rewarded when Conor Sheridan picked out midfield colleague Declan Roper after a good passing move. Roper made no mistake with his pointed effort to reduce the deficit to the narrowest of margins.
A Paul Og Ferguson point drew the sides level, before Melvin Gaels struck decisively for a goal that gave them a lead they had worked so hard to establish.
James Bredin picked out Packie Hill who found the Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher goal with a nice finish.
Having enjoyed the lead for a sizable portion of the game, Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher were now left with no option other than to attack in a bid to get themselves back into contention.
A Diarmuid Clancy free reduced the deficit to a solitary point, but the Melvin Gaels defenders were now showing that what they were capable of as they made life very difficult for their north Leitrim rivals.
At the other end two points in as many minutes from James Bredin, who scored from a tight angle and a Paul Og Ferguson free after Jessie McGuinness was fouled extended Melvin Gaels lead to four points and with just five minutes remaining it was looking as though they were on course for victory.
Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher gave their all in the closing stages but found the Melvin Gaels defence, marshalled by Shane Ryan and Patrick McGowan in fine form.
There was time for just one more score as Diarmuid Clancy converted a free after Shane McLoughlin was fouled and Melvin Gaels held on for what was a deserved, but hard earned victory after a memorable game which both teams contributed greatly to.
Melvin Gaels
Paul Rooney, Shane Ryan, Patrick McGowan, Sean Kilkenny, Paul Brennan, Donal Clancy, Jessie McGuinness, Conor Sheridan (0-2), Declan Roper (0-2), Packie Hill (1-1), Peter McGowan (0-1), Paul Og Ferguson (0-3), James Bredin (0-3). Sub: Patrick Kilkenny for Peter McGowan (35 mins).
Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher
Francis Keaney, Shane Ferguson, Paul Gilligan, Sean McManus, John McHugh, Diarmuid Clancy (0-6), Dermot Harkin, Niall Clancy, James Murray, Shane McLoughlin, Padraig Sweeney (1-0), Ronan McGowan (1-0), Shane McLoughlin. Sub: Stephen McManus for McGowan (52 mins), Daire Clancy for Sweeney (57 mins).
Referee: Brendan Sammon.
Article courtesy of Leitrim Observer and is located at LeitrimObserver.ie
17-Nov-09 by LeitrimObserver.ie
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All County Quiz – Carrick-on-Shannon – RESCHEDULED
MeetingsDue to the road and weather conditions tonights Table quiz scheduled for Paddys in Carrick is postponed until next MONDAY night Nov 30th.
Tomorrow nights Quiz in Leixlip is still on track and by all accounts we are going to have a great night with many teams entered.
24-Nov-09 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
2009 season of games comes to a close
Club FootballLast Saturday brought a close to the 2009 season in Leitrim club football and hurling. The U21 A championship cup was handed back to Oughteragh Gaels as they put impressive back to back titles together in a game that they controlled from the throw-in (a detailed report will follow later in the week). This year their winning score was 1 pt more than last years but the overall margin was much greater as St. Marys struggled to make inroads and get scores on the board.
It has been a busy year from a fixtures and results perspective and this game brings a close to the current system employed by Leitrim GAA as we prepare for the introduction of a new fixtures / results system supplied by GAA.ie. This new system will feed a broader supply of fixtures & results that we hope to tap into in 2010. So while the winter rest may apply on the field it will definitely not be the case here on the site.
Thanks to the CCC for providing all the fixtures and resuls and also to the following sections for adding and maintaining their respective results over the last few years: Ladies, Hurling and Coiste na nÓg.
23-Nov-09 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Scór na nÓg
ScórJunior Scór is fast approaching with two weeks to the semi finals. The first night is being held in the community centre in Ballinamore on the 5th of December at 6pm and the second in St Marys hall Carrick-on-Shannon on sunday 6th at 3pm. Clubs are reminded to have their entries in with Rúnaí, Máire Mulvey, by this Friday 27th November at the latest and the line out of clubs for each night will then be decided.
23-Nov-09 by Claire Crossan – Scor PRO Liatrioma
President to perfrom a triple launch
MeetingsUachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael Criostóir Ó Cuana will perform the official launch of 3 very important documents on Wednesday December 2nd. The documents in question are the Underage Review, the Leitrim Strategic Plan for 2009 to 2015 and a book entitled "Scéal CLG Liatroma 1984 — 2009".
A considerable amount of work has been under taken in consultation with Clubs in the Underage Review and the Strategic Plan documents. Both are very important documents and will form a vital roadmap for the clubs and the county board in the years ahead.
The Underage Review committee, set up by County Board Chairman Gerry McGovern to undertake a thorough review of underage structures in the county, has carried out a microscopic review of all football structures and activities taking place in County Leitrim at school, club and county levels and have compiled a comprehensive report, complete with recommendations for Convention 2009.
The second document comes from the recent county forum held to generate the Leitrim Strategic Plan for 2009 to 2015 which is a vital tool for the County Board in obtaining the in-put of all clubs in the county on the Leitrim County Strategic Plan for 2009 to 2015. This consultation process is coming to a close and the final blueprint document will be launched on the night.
In GAA Centenary Year, 1984, Coiste Chontae Liatroma published "Scéal Liatroma," edited by Seán Ó Súilleabháin, which dealt with the story of the GAA in the county from the founding of the first club in Killinumerry in 1886. With the GAA celebrating its 125th Anniversary this year, it is appropriate that the County Board will again produce a souvenir book. This will be "Scéal CLG Liatroma 1984 — 2009" and will give an overview of county activity during those 25 years and will cover football, hurling, handball, Ladies GAA, Coiste na n-Óg, Coaching, the development of the Boards IT, Féile Peil na n-Óg, infrastructural development — every aspect of the work of the GAA in Leitrim.
In addition to the two documents the president will launch this book which is produced by Tommy Moran on behalf of Leitrim GAA.
20-Nov-09 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
U21 B Championship Final
Club FootballMelvin Gaels emerged victorious in the U-21 B Championship Final in Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada on Saturday afternoon last after an absorbing contest against Glenfarne/ Kiltyclogher but they had to do it the hard way as Glenfarne/ Kiltyclogher more than played their part in the contest.
U-21 B CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL
MELVIN GAELS 1-12
GLENFARNE/KILTYCLOGHER 2-6
Both sides had periods of dominance during the game and for a period it seemed as though the excellent work of the Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher defenders coupled with the precise finishing of the forwards would see them victorious.
However, Melvin Gaels were able to overcome the body blow of conceding goals at critical times and responded in style to emerge victorious.
Paul Og Ferguson joked when he was accepting the cup on behalf of his team, the Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher players will point to the lose of their captain Fergal Clancy, who was absent with a broken figure and say they would have emerged victorious had he been present.
Of course such talk is hypothetical and even without their influential captain, Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher more than played their part in what was a nail-biting and very enjoyable game played in fine conditions despite the torrential rain that had fallen in the days leading up to the game.
Melvin Gaels started the game with real purpose and were rewarded for their early pressure when Peter McGowan pointed after Conor Sheridans pass.
The Kinlough men were unable to build on their positive start as the Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher defence held firm, with Sean McManus playing particularly well and when the opportunities arose to launch attacks of their own they did so and were duly rewarded.
By the time the game was nine minute old three Diarmuid Clancy frees gave Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher an early advantage and gave an early indication that this game would go right to the wire.
Both sides had opportunities to add to their tallys and while Melvin Gaels were enjoying more possession they were finding it difficult to penetrate the Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher rearguard.
The pressure that Melvin Gaels had been applying was rewarded midway through the half when Conor Sheridan claimed a Jessie McGuinness to point and reduce the deficit to the narrowest margin.
However, in keeping with the unpredictable nature of the game, Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher struck back in emphatic style.
Having won possession 35 meters from the Melvin Gaels goal, the ball was passed quickly and decisively before Diarmuid Clancy picked out Padraig Sweeney whose shot crept inside the left post despite the best efforts of a defender and goalkeeper Paul Rooney.
Having enjoyed so much possession and having then suffered the blow of conceding the games opening goal, the question was how would Melvin Gaels respond.
The response was exactly what Manager Gareth Phelan would have wanted as his side dominated the remainder of the half.
One area where Melvin Gaels were having a lot of joy was from Glenfarne/Kiltycloghers kick-outs and his proved to be the case when Jessie McGuinness rose unopposed to claim possession before passing to Conor Sheridan. With the minimum of fuss Sheridan pointed to reduce the arrears to three points.
The Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher was further reduced when James Bredin converted a free after Packie Hill was fouled.
Although he was having difficulty with his kickouts there was nothing wrong with Francis Keaneys shot stopping as he illustrated twice in quick succession to deny both James Bredin and Conor Sheridan both of whom seemed destined to score their sides opening goal.
A Paul Og Ferguson free six minutes before the break levelled matters before Declan Roper scored a fine individual point in the 30th minute to retake the lead for Melvin Gaels.
Having been held scoreless since Padraig Sweeneys 19th minute goal, Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher completed the first half Scóring when Diarmuid Clancy converted a free after Dermot Harkin was fouled.
With the scores level at 1-4 to 0-7 as the second half got underway not too many in Pairc Sean would have been able to predict with any degree of certainty who would emerge victorious.
Having finished the second half so strongly, Melvin Gaels scored the opening point of the half through Packie Hill just 23 seconds after the restart. However, any thoughts that Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher would be over run for the remainder of the game vanished within a minute as they struck for their second goal of the game.
After James Murrays initial shot hit the post, Ronan McGowan was on hand to apply the finishing touch and duly opened up a two point lead for his side.
Having worked so hard to recover from the setback of conceding the first goal questions were now being asked as to how Melvin Gaels would respond to the challenge of having to do the same again.
To their credit they responded well, but once again they found the Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher defence in top form while Melvin Gaels needed to guard themselves against the pacy counter-attacks which were so effective in the opening half.
One such counter-attack almost resulted in Glenfarne/Kiltycloghers third goal but Niall Clancy was denied by the outstretched boot of Paul Rooney.
Still trailing by two points and with 13 minutes of the game remaining, Melvin Gaels lifted their level of intensity and were duly rewarded when Conor Sheridan picked out midfield colleague Declan Roper after a good passing move. Roper made no mistake with his pointed effort to reduce the deficit to the narrowest of margins.
A Paul Og Ferguson point drew the sides level, before Melvin Gaels struck decisively for a goal that gave them a lead they had worked so hard to establish.
James Bredin picked out Packie Hill who found the Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher goal with a nice finish.
Having enjoyed the lead for a sizable portion of the game, Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher were now left with no option other than to attack in a bid to get themselves back into contention.
A Diarmuid Clancy free reduced the deficit to a solitary point, but the Melvin Gaels defenders were now showing that what they were capable of as they made life very difficult for their north Leitrim rivals.
At the other end two points in as many minutes from James Bredin, who scored from a tight angle and a Paul Og Ferguson free after Jessie McGuinness was fouled extended Melvin Gaels lead to four points and with just five minutes remaining it was looking as though they were on course for victory.
Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher gave their all in the closing stages but found the Melvin Gaels defence, marshalled by Shane Ryan and Patrick McGowan in fine form.
There was time for just one more score as Diarmuid Clancy converted a free after Shane McLoughlin was fouled and Melvin Gaels held on for what was a deserved, but hard earned victory after a memorable game which both teams contributed greatly to.
Melvin Gaels
Paul Rooney, Shane Ryan, Patrick McGowan, Sean Kilkenny, Paul Brennan, Donal Clancy, Jessie McGuinness, Conor Sheridan (0-2), Declan Roper (0-2), Packie Hill (1-1), Peter McGowan (0-1), Paul Og Ferguson (0-3), James Bredin (0-3). Sub: Patrick Kilkenny for Peter McGowan (35 mins).
Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher
Francis Keaney, Shane Ferguson, Paul Gilligan, Sean McManus, John McHugh, Diarmuid Clancy (0-6), Dermot Harkin, Niall Clancy, James Murray, Shane McLoughlin, Padraig Sweeney (1-0), Ronan McGowan (1-0), Shane McLoughlin. Sub: Stephen McManus for McGowan (52 mins), Daire Clancy for Sweeney (57 mins).
Referee: Brendan Sammon.
Article courtesy of Leitrim Observer and is located at LeitrimObserver.ie
17-Nov-09 by LeitrimObserver.ie
Leitrim GAA Masonite Ireland sponsorship deal statement
GeneralOn behalf of Coiste Chontae Liatroma we want to pay tribute to, and thank most sincerely Masonite Ireland for the sponsorship of Leitrim GAA, our Senior, Junior and under 21 teams, and our senior championship for the last 11 years.
We want to recognise and pay tribute to former managing director, Mr Jim Hoey and former employee M/s Aileen Harvey, for their courtesy, kindness and generosity to us over their years of involvement with our sponsorship deal.
To the present managing Director Mr Cormac Kearns and his staff we want to say a very sincere thank you for continuing with this generous sponsorship of Leitrim GAA up until the end of 2009
Gerry McGovern
Declan Bohan
John Mulvey
17-Nov-09 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Masonite Ireland – Statement
GeneralMasonite Ireland has announced the conclusion of its sponsorship deal with Leitrim GAA. Masonite commenced its support of the Leitrim Senior Team and the Senior County Championship in 1999 and has made a significant financial contribution to Leitrim GAA over an eleven year period.
Masonite Ireland managing director, Cormac Kearns acknowledged the great work done by the GAA in the County over the last eleven years and said that he was delighted that Masonite Ireland were in a position to assist in that work.
He also commended the County Board on the development of the new stand and facilities at Páirc Seán MacDiarmada and the ambitious plans for a new training facility at Annaduff.
He went on to say that Masonites association with Leitrim GAA has been mutually beneficial and rewarding. He thanked Chairman Gerry McGovern and Secretary Declan Bohan for their support to Masonite and wished them well for the future.
17-Nov-09 by Masonite Ireland
Scór na mBunscoileanna
ScórThe third night of Scór na mBunscoileanna took place in Manorhamilton on Friday last. It was another big night with St Clares NS and Gaelscoil having big representation on stage. Two other schools, St Michaels, Glenfarne and Leckaun also took part.
Over the three nights, 19 schools took part. In all there were 171 items on stage which was an increase of 26% on last year. Over 400 pupils took part overall. Míle buíochas to all of the schools who put such an effort into Scór. All of the participants got certificates and the following were the winners in Manorhamilton on Friday.
Rince Foirne: St Clares A
Ceol Grúpa: Gaelscoil ChluainínC
Aithriseoireacht: James Johnston, St Clares
Amhranaíocht Aonair: Joanne OHagan, St Michaels Glenfarne
Bailéad Ghrúpa: Gaelscoil Chluainín
Nuachleas: Gaelscoil
Rince Aonair: Declan Byrne, St Clares
Ceol Aonair: Aoife Feeney, Leckaun
Tráth na gCeist: St Clares J
The Sciath Chormaic Mhic Ghiolla was awarded to Drumlea National school
14-Nov-09 by Sean o Suiilleabhan
All County Quiz – Qualifier 2 – Manorhamilton
MeetingsAll County Quiz – Qualifier 2 – Manorhamilton
The Leitrim GAA All County Quiz continues its tour this Friday evening inÓgurns Milestone Bar, Manorhamilton. We are calling on all clubs and quiz goers in the area to make sure that you are in with a chance to qualify for the big final with €1,000 in prizes. Registration commences at 8:30pm – a great nights funÓguaranteed as its designed as an entertaining general knowledge based quiz. The quiz master is John Morrison who has put together another 10 round set of challenging questions – this is a quiz that will make you think but is not impossible to complete.
Top 4 teams from the qualifiers go through to the final on Dec 4th where there are €1,000 in prizes.
Location – Gurns Milestone Bar, Manorhamilton
Starting at 8:30pm
Represent your club and support your county at the same time – all support appreciated !
€40 per Team (4 members)
12-Nov-09 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Bloody Sunday Commemorative Tours
Club FootballBloody Sunday Commemorative Tours
Sunday 22nd November 2009 @ 1.30pm and 3.30pm
On Sunday 22nd November 2009 the GAA Museum will mark 89 years since the events of Bloody Sunday 1920, a day when events outside of the GAA brought politics into the heart of the Association. In remembrance of that an unforgettable date in Irish history the GAA Museum will host special Bloody Sunday Commemorative Guided Tours.
GAA Museum tour guides will recall the history of events in Croke Park on Sunday 21st November 1920 during a challenge football match between Dublin and Tipperary which resulted in the deaths of 13 civilian spectators and one Tipperary footballer Michael Hogan.
Museum visitors will take in a historical guided tour of Croke Park Stadium and will also have an opportunity to view items and photographs in the museums exhibition relating to Bloody Sunday such as an original match ticket and the whistle used by referee Mick Sammon.
There are two tours to choose from, 13.30pm and 15.30pm. Please note that the 3.30pm tour only will include the laying of a special commemorative wreath.
Adults €8, Student/Senior €6, Child €4, Family €20
Booking is essential, as places are limited.
For further details or to book a place on a tour please contact;
Education and Events Officer
Selina ORegan
Tel- 018192361
soregan@crokepark.ie
12-Nov-09 by GAA Museum
Connacht SFC- Corofin advance to final
Club FootballA brave effort from Leitrim champions Glencar/Manorhamilton fell short at Tuam Stadium yesterday as Corofins greater experience saw them advance to the final.
The champions had to recover from a strong opening quarter from a Glencar/Manor side who were hoping to become the first side from Leitrim in 12 years to reach the provincial decider.
Glencar/Manor were well worth their 0-5 to 0-3 lead after 13 minutes and Corofin, without injured Galway star Kieran Fitzgerald and top scorer Alan ODonovan, were clearly rattled.
But then Corofin took over and they held the Leitrim kingpins scoreless for the next 20 minutes before turning the screw in the second half to run out easy winners.
James Glancy kicked two frees for the visitors — one a superb effort from the left touchline — while David Poinard, Brian McDonald and Gerry Hickey also found the range to put Glencar/Manor 0-5 to 0-3 in front after 13 minutes.
pace
But the pace of county player Alan Burke and Galway minor Ronan Steede started to yield dividends for Corofin and they finished the opening half strongly with captain Kieran Comer landing a couple of frees and Steede, Aidan Donnellan and Kieran McGrath finding their range.
Glancy ended a 20-minute barren spell when he pointed from play three minutes after the restart and then he kicked another wonderful free –this time with his left foot — to leave just a point between them with 22 minutes left.
But the Leitrim champions managed just two more points from there to the end as Damien Burke, Cathal Silke and Tony Goggins shored up their defence.
A point from Michael Farragher after 39 minutes meant that all six Corofin forwards found the target but the decisive score came after 44 minutes when a Ronan Steede effort was saved by Shane Sweeney but Comer followed up to blast home the rebound to send Corofin on their way.
scorers — Corofin: K Comer 1-3 (3fs); M Farragher 1-2; K McGrath, R Steede 0-2 each; A Donnellan, A Burke, J Canney, S Monaghan 0-1 each. Glencar/Manorhamilton: J Glancy 0-5 (4f); D Poinard, B McDonald, G Hickey, A Hickey 0-1 each.
Corofin — D Morris; G Delaney, D Burke, C Silke; D Keane, T Goggins, G Sice; G Higgins, A Donnellan; M Farragher, K McGrath, R Steede; K Comer, J Canney, A Burke. Subs: S Monaghan for Delaney (44), J Burke for Steede (54).
Glencar/Manorhamilton — S Sweeney; D Poinard, A OFlynn, P Maguire; J OBrien, P Gilmartin, J Gilmartin; D Sweeney, A Hickey; G Hickey, C Ryan, D Kelly; J Glancy, B McDonald, A Croal. Subs: T McDonald for Poinard (33) A McDonald for OBrien (38), F McGourty for B McDonald (45), A Sweeney for Ryan (50), S Kerrigan for Croal (55).
Ref — D Hunt (Roscommon)
09-Nov-09 by Irish Independant.ie
All County Quiz – Ballinamore qualifier winners
MeetingsFour teams have booked their place in the finals of the All County Quiz. The first qualifier was held in Smyths Siopa Ól, Ballinamore last Friday night and a very enjoyable and entertaining night was had by all.
Quiz master John Morrison (who is the quiz master for the full series) put a lot of work into preparing 10 intriguing rounds and the feedback afterwards was very positive. On the night the first 3 positions became apparent by round 7 however it was the battle for place number 4 that kept the remaining teams motivated as only 4 points separated all teams for the last place. By round 10 all four places were filled as the Tie Breaker questions were withheld for another day.
Congratulations go to Outeragh Gaels, Carrigallen Celtic, Drumreilly Rafa and Ladies with a Willie on making it to the final on Dec 4th in Coxs Steak House, Dromod.
This Friday its over to Gurns in Manorhamilton for Qualifier number 2 followed by round 3 in Paddys, Carrick on the following Friday.
So if you couldnt make it to Ballinamore last Friday you still have a chance to get to the final which has €1,000 in prizes.
09-Nov-09 by Brendan Doyle – PRO