Sunday Fixtures Update-

 

Sundays Junior A Championship game between Aughavas and Melvin Gaels is moved from Páirc Seán to Leitrim Gaels with the throw-in time remaining at 12:30p.

 

Please check in to this website for regular updates on fixtures.

 

 

16-Aug-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Saturday Fixtures Update-

Fixtures Update:

Due to incessant rain since yesterday evening Páirc Seán has been ruled out as a result of water logging.   Alternative venues have been checked and the CCC have been left with no option but  to postpone the Intermediate fixture betweenÓgortletteragh and Fenagh St Caillins and the Senior game between Kiltubrid v Allen Gaels.

All other grounds playable but are subject to inspections throughout the afternoon.

 

There will be further inspections tomorrow morning in advance of tomorrows games.

 

 

16-Aug-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Senior Championship – 3rd Round

12 teams started this competition and 3 have guaranteed their place in the quarterfinals. The last round of the group stages are coming up with 1 top position to be decided inÓgroup 4 and all of the 4 groups have the 2nd position place to fight for.

The score difference criteria could impact on 3 of the 4 games to decide the placings. For the losers in each group its the relegation battle while the others go on to the quarters which will be next weekend fortnight.

 

Group 1

Final Game:   Drumreilly v Carrigallen 
 

Status: 
Annaduff are now in the Quarters on full points. Carrigallen and Drumreilly will decide the 2nd placing with Carrigallen needing to win and Drumreilly needing a draw as a minimum due to better score difference of -1 as against -6.  It ll be a close local derby in Cloone at 7pm on Saturday evening.

 

Group 2

Next Game:  Allen Gaels v Kiltubrid
 

Status: 
Glencar Manorhamilton are through on full points while we have a Local Derby here as both teams fight the last place.  Kiltubrid have the better score difference so a draw is the minimum result needed for them.  Allen Gaels on the other hand know that a draw won t be enough as they have the added pressure of needing a win.  This group will conclude in Páirc Seán on Saturday evening with a throw-in of 7pm.

 

Group 3

Final Game:  Mohill v Sean O Heslins
 

Status: 
Melvin Gaels are finihed in the group stage and they are in the Quarter finals with 3 points. The final game is between Sean O Heslins and Mohill who go into this fixture with 1 point from their previous drawnÓgame.   score difference won t apply in this group as Sean O Heslins need full points while a draw will be the minimum for Mohill.  The game is fixed for Cloone at 5:30pm on Saturday evening.

 

Group 4

Final Game:  Aughawillan v St. Marys
 

Status: 
St. Marys share two points along with Bornacoola but last weekends score line leaves the Bors with a -4 score difference.   This means that they must sweat it out as they await the final game in their group.  Aughawillan must win if they intend getting into the Quarterfinals to take advantage of the better score difference over Bornacoola.   If St Marys win then they top group 4 and bring Bornacoola with them into the quarters.   This group will conclude in Páirc Seán on Sunday afternoon with a throw-in of 2pm.

 

 

14-Aug-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Intermediate Championship – 3rd Round

Three of the Intermediate quarter final places are already known as we head in to the final round of the group stages inÓgroups 1, 3  while group 2 are at round 2 stage and group 4 placings to be confirmed.   This weekend should see two more places confirmed while the remaining two places will be decided 1 week later.  Relegation is also facing some teams as we look at the status of the groups:

 

Group 1

Final Game:  Annaduff v Aughnasheelin
 

Status:  with Dromahaire through to the quarters its between  Annaduff v Aughnasheelin to decide on the runner up spot.  Both teams had close teams against Dromahire and Aughnasheelin just lost by the smallest margins.  As a result they have the better score difference of -1 compared to Annaduffs -3.  A draw in this game and Aughnasheelin will go through with the better score difference and Annaduff head for the relegation playoffs.

 

Group 2

Next Game: Aughavas v Glencar/Manorhamilton
 

Status:  This group are a game behind the other 3 but with St. Marys win last weekend over Glencar/Manor the pressure is on Manor to survive this weekend as a loss will rule them out.  score difference will apply if Manor win this weekend and Aughavas beat St Marys next week, Manor will need to be aware of this.

 

Group 3

Final Game:  Drumkeeran v Ballinaglera  

Status:  Cloone are in the quarters and Drumkeerin are nearly there in that they need a draw or better to go through.  Ballinaglera on the other hand need to win outright as they need all the points to better Drumkeerins 1 point.

 

Group 4

Final Game:  Gortletteragh v Fenagh St. Caillins  

Status:  This group is almost decided upon as Gortletteragh and Fenagh are guaranteed a place what remains to be seen is in which order they come out of the group.  A draw and Gortletteragh will go through as table toppers due to score difference.  Glenfarne/ Kiltyclougher await the relegation playoff.

 

 

12-Aug-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Senior Champ Groups – Round 2 – Saturday Update

Melvin Gaels v Sean O Heslins

The first game of the evening was played in Páirc Seán and Melvin Gaels playing their final group game have ensured their place in the quarter finals with a 3 point win over the Ballinamore team Sean OHeslins. The Gaels led most of the game by a comfortable majority of up to 6 points with their goal scored in the 1st half. The second half remained the same but it was in the last 5 minutes that OHeslins got a fortunate goal as the ball hopped over the Gaels keeper. 2 Points separated them but Melvin Gaels responded with a point to cement the victory.

Final score: Melvin Gaels 1-08 Sean OHeslins 1-05

Whats next:
The Gaels are in the Quarter finals and Sean OHeslins will play their final game next weekend against Mohill who incidentally go into this fixture with 1 point from their previous drawnÓgame.

 

 

 

Glencar/Manorhamilton v Kiltubrid

At 7pm in Drumshanbo Kiltubrid played Glencar Manorhamilton this group 2 encounter. Kiltubrids 1st outing in the championship started brightly and they led 6pts to 3 at half time. It was Glencar Manor however that started and then finished the second half the strongest as they kept on Kiltubrid tails and a fisted goal in the 16th minute brought the sides level on 1-6 to Kiltubrids 9 points. Kiltubrid registered their final point in the 20th minute but Manor were not finished and they fought hard to score the necessary two points in injury time to copper fasten their place in the quarters.

Final score: Glencar/Manorhamilton 1-08 Kiltubrid 0-10

Whats next:
Glencar Manor are now home and dry while Kiltubrid play their final group game against Allen Gaels next weekend in a winner takes all encounter.

 

 

Bornacoola v St. Marys

The final Senior game of the evening, which was in Páirc Seán, saw St. Marys open their account at a blistering pace as the registered 1-3 to Bornacoolas 1 point in the first 10 minutes. Bornacoola responded later in the half with a goal leaving 2 points between them at half time. St Marys took control of the second half and finished their first game in the defense of their title with a comprehensive 5 point margin.

Final score: St Marys 1-09 Bornacoola 1-04

Whats next:
Bornacoola went into this game with 2 points and they must sweat it out as they await the final game inÓgroup 4. St Marys, now with 2 points, take on Aughawillan next weekend and its a must winÓgame for Aughawillan if they intend getting into the Quarterfinals as they have a better score difference than Bornacoola.

 

Annaduff v Carrigallen

The 4th Senior game is this evening (Sunday) in Cloone at 5:30pm in a Group 1 encounter between Annaduff and Carrigallen.  Annaduff go into this game with a victory under their belts as Carrigallen prepare for their first game of the championship.

 

 

 

10-Aug-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Coaching news

Under 14 School of excellence.
All under 14 players who attended the trials a few weeks back are asked to please attend the next session on Saturday next, in Drumshanbo GAA park at 1.00pm. For further information please contact Cormac Flynn on 087-6787716.

Under 15 School of Excellence.
The under 15 squad will continue its preparation for up coming blitz on Saturday next in Kiltubrid GAA park, commencing at 11.00 am. Bus times as follows.
Kinlough 9.30, Manorhamilton 9.50, Drumkeerin 10.10, Drumshanbo 10.30.
Ballinamore 9.00, Carrigallen 9.20, Aughavas 9.30, Cloone 9.40, Mohill 9.50, Masonite 10.00, Ck-on-Shannon 10.10, Leitrim 10.20.
For any further information please contact Terry McManus.

 

 

05-Aug-08 by Thomas Keenan

Club Championship Season opens

Weve 9 uninterrupted intense weeks starting this evening in the 2008 Intermediate and Senior Championship. The intermediates – commence at 7pm in Leitrim Gaels (Gortletteragh v Glenfarne /Kilty) but 1 hour earlier at 6 pm this evening in Cloone and Paric Sean the Senior season opens.

The format is the same as last year with the group stages being played over the next 3 weekends, then Qtr final stage, semifinals , ending with the Final which is scheduled for Sept 28th.

The big question in the Seniors is whether St. Marys can do a back to back title. Its a while since this has happened especially in light of the fact that the title has changed hands over the last number of years .

St. Marys had a great year last year when they won the Dick Ellis Senior Championship cup along with the League Title.  Their league performance this year has been poor but they appear to be coming good at the right time in recent weeks.

In Cloone and Páirc Seán at 6pm Senior teams inÓgroups 1 and 3 face each other as Drumreilly meet Annaduff and Mohill meet Melvin Gaels. 

At 7pm in Leitrim Gaels the Intermediate championship opens with Gortletteragh playing Glenfarne/Kiltyclougher.

Back to Cloone and Páirc Seán for 7:30pm as Aughawillan v Bornacoola and Allen Gaels v Glencar Manor inÓgroups 2 and 4 take the field in the Senior competiton.

Its all Intermediate action tomorrow in Páirc Seán at 5:30pm when Ballinaglera take on Cloone and at 7pm Annaduff meet Dromahaire.

 

 

 

02-Aug-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Under 15 development squad

Under 15 development squad.

The next session for this squad will take place in Kiltubrid GAA park on this Saturday 02/08 commencing at 11.00 am. Bus times as follows.

Kinlough 9.30, Manorhamilton 9.50, Drumkeerin 10.10, Drumshanbo 10.30, Kiltubrid 10.45.

Ballinamore 9.00, Carrigallen 9.15, Aughavas 9.30, Cloone 9.40, Mohill 9.50, Masonite 10.00, Ck-on-Shannon 10.10, Leitrim 10.20, Kiltubrid 10.45.

 

 

31-Jul-08 by Thomas Keenan

Coaching news

Vhi GAA Cul Camps 2008
Our 2008 Vhi GAA Cul camps concluded last week and what a success they have turned out to be. For the first time since GAA camps began we had over 1000 children attending. To everyone who helped make our camps such a success, clubs, Parents, Children, camp coaches and supervisors, local media etc., we say a very big thank you.
We would also like to say a special word of thanks to our camp ambassadors, Emlyn Mulligan and Sinead Brennan and also to Willie Donnellon and James Molloy for all their help with photos from the camps.

Hurling Camp.
Twenty young up and coming hurlers are taking part in our hurling camp in Manorhamilton this week. This three day camp is been conducted by Micheal Dolan and Daithi Hughes.

U-16 Development Squad.
On Saturday last, our under 16 squad took part in the Ted Webb competition in Tubbercurry. The squad played three games in the blitz, loosing out to a Galway divisional selection in their first game by six points. In their second game they went down to Sligo by three points in a game where they had chances but failed to convert at vital stages. Game three saw the lads beat a Mayo divisional selection but other results meant this victory was not enough to secure a place in the final. Well done to all involved with this squad.

Under 14 School of excellence.
All under 14 players who attended the trials a few weeks back are asked to please attend the next session on Saturday 09/August in Drumshanbo GAA park at 1.00pm. For further information please contact Cormac Flynn on 087-6787716.

 

 

29-Jul-08 by Thomas Keenan

Des Dolan stands down as Leitrim Team Manager

Earlier this afternoon Des Dolan stepped down as Leitrim team Manager after 4 years in charge.  Leitrim GAA would like to sincerely thank Des for his efforts and contribution to the fortunes of the Leitrim football team during that 4 year period.

 

 

 

 

28-Jul-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

The Senior and Intermediate championships get the green light next weekend as 14 teams take the playing field in pursuit of the Championship cups. 

 

 

28-Jul-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Tommy Murphy Semifinal – Reports

Antrim and Wicklow secured wins in Saturdays Tommy Murphy Cup semi-finals to set up a final showdown in Croke Park next week.

The final will be repeat of the 2007 decider, when Wicklow captured the title in a thrilling game.

Wicklow will be back defending their Tommy Murphy Cup title when the final is played next weekend.

The Garden County men booked their place in the decider at Aughrim on Saturday when they beat Leitrim by three points after a terrific battle that saw the teams level on eight occasions over the 70 minutes.

Tommy Murphy Cup Semi-Final: Wicklow 0-15 Leitrim 0-12

The teams were deadlocked for the eighth time with just eight minutes left on the clock but Wicklow finished the stronger with a brace of points by ace-free-taker Tony Hannon and a single from wing-back LeightonÓglynn to clinch victory.

Centre-forward Tony Hannon was involved in a shooting duel with Leitrims number 11, Emlyn Mulligan, who lined out at corner-forward, and Wicklow won that battle also, with Hannon finishing with a grand total of eight points – seven from frees – compared with Mulligans haul of six for Leitrim.

Wicklow also had big performances from midfielder Thomas Walsh, hyperactive wing-backs LeightonÓglynn and Rory Nolan, with corner-back Alan Byrne also having every reason to be pleased with his display.

Corner forward Ciaran Walsh had the opening point for Wicklow in the first minute and it was point for point for the next 20 minutes, with the sides level on four occasions and the score standing at 0-4 each.

Noel Doonan was winning a lot of midfield ball for Leitrim and they moved into a two points lead with scores from wing-forward Colin Regan and Mulligan before ending the half 0-8 to 0-7 in front.

Tony Hannon pointed Wicklow back level immediately after the restart and the teams were again tied at 0-9 and 0-12, with Leitrim wiping out a three point lead for the home side with scores from Mulligan [two frees] and midfielder Doonan.

Wicklow finished the stronger of the two teams in the last eight minutes with clinching points from Hannon and LeightonÓglynn, while Derek Daly had a goal chance at the end but blazed wide of Enda Lyons right hand post after taking a cross-field pass from Hannon.

scorers for Wicklow: T Hannon (0-8, 0-7f), L Glynn (0-3), S Furlong (0-2), C Walsh (0-2).

Leitrim: E Mulligan (0-6, 0-5f), N Doonan (0-2), C Regan (0-2), S Foley and M Foley (0-1 each).

Wicklow: M. Travers; C. Hyland, D. Power, A. Byrne; R. Nolan, D. O hAnnaidh, L. Glynn; J. Stafford, T. Walsh; J. McGrath, T. Hannon, P. Earls; C. Walsh, S. Furlong, D. Daly.

Leitrim: E. Lyons; D. Reynolds, G. Reynolds, A. OFlynn; D. Duignan, S. Foley, N. Doonan; M. Duignan, M. Foley; P. McGuinness, C. Regan, J. Glancy, D. Brennan, E. Mulligan, F McBrien.

Subs: F. McBrien for J. Glancy, G. McCloskey for C. Regan, C. Duignan for F. McBrien, D. OConnor for M. Foley.

Referee: Maurice Condon (Waterford)

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Antrim secured a return to Croke Park with a comprehensive 1-19 to 0-13 win over London in the Tommy Murphy Cup semi-final at a sunny Casement Park.

Despite missing some gilt-edged goal and point opportunities, Antrim still had nine points to spare over a disappointing Exiles side and will now face Mick ODwyers men next weekend in a repeat of last years decider.

Tommy Murphy Cup semi-final: Antrim 1-19 London 0-13

Wicklow won the second tier trophy with the last kick of the ball last year, and Antrim will now have the chance for revenge when the sides go into battle at HQ.

Antrim were never in danger, although they never really put the game away until the 44th minute when Kevin OBoyles unstoppable shot rippled the London net.

Although London never looked like staging a comeback, OBoyles major put nine between the teams and effectively ended the game as a contest.

The Saffrons could have been out of sight much earlier with Ciaran Close in particular missing a number of goal chances, although LondonÓgoalkeeper Evan Byrne saved superbly from the corner forward on 40 minutes.

London continued to battle and in Pauric Duffy they had a marksman of quality who ended the game on four points. They were lacking else where however and Antrim could Scórcely believe the room they had to manoeuvre up front, especially in the opening 20 minutes.

The visitors were lucky that Antrim had forgotten their shooting boots, hitting five wides before Kevin Brady notched the games opening point in the seventh minute.

London replied with a Chris Donnellan free before the Saffrons finally found their range to hit the next four scores.

Close accounted for three, although the Cargin man should have found the back of the net with his second after being worked in by Michael Magill and Brady. Stylish free-taker Michael McCann raised the other Antrim flag.

Donnellan closed the gap on 18 minutes with what was only Londons third attempt on the Antrim posts but when Martin Hughes added his sides third, the Exiles trailed by just two points 0-5 to 0-3.

Their revival was to be short-lived. Tony Scullion, McCann and Close extended the home lead to five points before Duffy stopped the rot. It was Duffy who added Londons fifth one minute before the break with a fine point from play, but in-between Magill and Close both raised white flags. Andy Hayes put London within four points with the last kick of the first half.

The second-half was just as pedestrian as the first – and just as predictable – although OBoyles goal gave the 300-strong crowd something to shout about. The half back jinked through the London rearguard, fed the ball to Brady, received the return and blasted to the net to make the score 1-13 to 0-7.

The gap grew to 11 points when Scullion fired over his second point on 54 minutes, although London, through Paul Geraghty and sub Peader Friel, closed the gap to single figures.

Two late Alan Raftery points did little to rouse the Exiles and Magill almost closed out the game with a goal, but as had been the story for Antrim all night, his shot sailed over.

Antrim scorers: C Close (0-7, 3f), M McCann (0-4f), K OBoyle (1-0), T Scullion (0-2), M Magill (0-2), J Crozier (0-1), K Brady (0-1), T McCann (0-1), C Murray (0-1)

London scorers: P Duffy (0-4), C Donnellan (0-3f), A Raftery (0-2), P Geraghty (0-1), M Hughes (0-1), A Hayes (0-1), P Friel (0-1)

Antrim: S McGreevy; C Brady, A McLean, P Conlon; T Scullion, J Crozier, K OBoyle; P Doherty, M McCarry; P Close, M McCann, B Hasson; M Magill, K Brady, C Close

Subs: T McCann for P Doherty, C Murray for K OBoyle, G Bell for M McCarry, M Rea for K Brady, C Totten for T Scullion

London: E Byrne; R Morgan, B Comer, G OHare; P McDermott, E Ó Cuiv, O Henry; P Geraghty, A Raftery; H Murphy, P Duffy, C Donnellan; S McGuire, M Hughes, A Hayes

Subs: P Hehir for H Murphy, P Friel for A Hayes, O Coffey for S McGuire

Referee: M Higgins (Fermanagh)

 

 

26-Jul-08 by Setanta Sport