Scór – All Ireland Finals

Best of luck in the All Ireland finals to all concerned as Leitrim competitors and supporters prepare for the long journey to Killarney. Below is a reminder of the report from the Connacht finals.

 

An incredible night for Leitrim in the Connacht Scór Finals in Manorhamilton on Saturday when, for the second year in a row, Leitrim won 5 of the 8 events.

It brought success again to the long-standing Scór stalwarts of Glencar/Manorhamilton, Seán OHeslins and Bornacoola but also to total newcomers; Leitrim Gaels and to St Marys who have not figured in Connacht in a long time.

Rince Foirne

Glencar/Manorhamilton, on their own turf, won the Connacht title for the sixth year in a row. This was in fact the second time Glencar/Manorhamilton did a six in a row in this event, they also did it in 1995-2000. In all they have won Rince Foirne in Connacht on 16 occasions beginning in 1984. Their team this year was Nicole OHara, Aoife Duignan, Ciara Flynn, Michelle Kelly, Shane Conaire, Emmett McMorrow, Michael Joe Rooney and Aidan McLoughlin

Ceol

Pride of place must go to Leitrim Gaels, a club that has only taken up Scór in recent years. Indeed they were never represented in Music until this year and straight away they are in an All Ireland Final. They played wonderful music with their group of Cyril Geoghegan, Mick Mulvey, Mick Blake, Enda McDonagh and JohnÓgleeson

Bailéad Ghrúpa

It is all of 23 years since St Marys won a Connacht Senior Scór title in anything. By coincidence it was in Ballad Group that they won also in 1985. This year Laura Crossan, Brian Farrell, Clodagh Flynn, Laura Phillips and John Butler have done great work and made the big breakthrough again. The Ballad Group from St Marys that reached the final in 1985 was: Siobháin FinnÓgan, Ann Jennings, Walter Harmon, Joe Moore and Gerald OHalloran.

Trath na gCeist

Bornacoola are no strangers to Connacht success in Question Time. This is their third year in a row to win Connacht. Aidan Dockery, Fergal MacGiolla and Liam Rabbitt will be hoping it will be third time lucky in the All Ireland.

Nuachleas

Seán OHeslins are masters of the Novelty Act not alone in Leitrim and Connacht but at All Ireland level. On Saturday they won the Connacht title for the 14th time since their first in 2004. Raymond McHugh, Madge Murphy, Michael Fanning, Seán McKeon, Tommy Moran, Claire Fanning, Ross Dooner and Brid Sullivan made up the "Umpa" team.

Leitrims other performers: Elaine Duignan from Seán OHeslins in Solo Singing, Fenagh in Rince Seit and Louise Staunton from Bornacoola in RecitationÓgave of their best on a night when Leitrim was the only County to be represented in all eight events.

Tickets for the All Ireland.

Tickets for the All Ireland Finals in Killarney on Saturday 26 April must be ordered in advance. All orders must be in before next Monday 8 April. For the competing clubs, tickets must be ordered through your clubs Scór officer. For people outside those clubs they can be ordered directly through Co Scór Rúnaí, Maura Mulvey. It is not certain that all orders for tickets can be accommodated although the Killarney venue is usually adequate to hold everyone. However, clubs are asked to make sure that anyone who orders tickets pays for them with the order, as tickets cannot be returned and the clubs must pay for all tickets when ordering them.

 

 

25-Apr-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Coaching News

Firstly this week a sincere thank you to Des Newton for a very interesting workshop on Wednesday evening last. Des conducted this workshop, even though his brother Paul was seriously ill in hospital. Thankfully, Paul is making steady progress and we wish him a full and speedy recovery. Also word of thanks to the Community school for the use of their facilities on the evening.

Hurling workshop – Wednesday 30/04/08 @ 8pm. – Ballinamore – Integrated Hurling fitness drills – Damien Coleman & Paudi Butler will conduct this workshop with the County senior hurlers and all coaches should ensure that they do not miss this opportunity to observe top class coaching and fitness training combined within a session.

Under 8 & 10 blitz club blitz.

The first of our under 8 & 10 blitz take place this Saturday, commencing at 10.30am approx.. Please note blitz are on a home and away basis so host club on Saturday will travel on Saturday week. Full list for Saturday as follows – host club named first.

Melvin Gaels & Dromahair, Fenagh & GlencarManor, Cloone & Aughavas, St. Osnats & Glenfarne, Annaduff & Gortletteragh, St.Mary’s & Allen Gaels, Aughnasheelin & Leitrim Gaels, Carrigallen & Mohill, Drumreilly & Sean O’Heslin’s, Kiltubrid, Carrigallen & Bornacoola.

Under 15 School of Excellence.

Following is a list of under 15 panel members who are asked to attend at the sports complex in Ck-on-Shannon on Saturday next at 11.00am.

Niall Quinn, Michael Mc Manus, Alan Mc Loughlin, James Hazlett, Alan Crossan, Brian Beirne, Conor Farrell, Roy Keenan, Shane Quinn, Patrick Mc Hugh, Conor Mc Kiernan, Andrew Gilligan, Anthony Mulligan, Ryan Higgins, Liam Cox, Keith Mc Gloin, Rory Kelly, Niall Woods, Michael Ferguson, Patrick Loughlin, John Conefrey, Aaron Beirne.

For any further information, please contact Terry Mc Manus 086-7355244.

Bus Routes. – Ballinamore 9.20, Carrigallen 9.40, Aughavas 9.50, Cloone 10.00, Mohill 10.10, Masonite 10.20, Complex 10.30.

Kinlough 9.10, Manorhamilton 9.30, Drumkeerin 9.50, Drumshanbo 10.10, Leitrim 10.20, Complex 10.30.

Hurling gear promotion.

To assist everybody interested in the promotion of hurling within the County, we have put together a very special deal with a number of suppliers of hurling gear and can now offer fully approved hurling helmets at the bargain price of € 50.00 each and full size hurley’s at € 14.00 each. Further information can be had by contacting Thomas Keenan 087-6591049 or Andrew Keary 087-7530888. Information leaflets will be distributed in both schools and clubs this week.

Fun Do Resource Pack.

Clubs and coaches are reminded that the new Fun Do packs are available from our offices in Pairc Sean, or by contacting Thomas Keenan 087-6591049. Packs are available for a limited time at the special price of €50 each.

Vhi GAA Cul Camps 2008

Application forms and information leaflets will have been distributed to all schools this week. We would urge parents to return their forms as quickly as possible as this will greatly assist with the smooth running of our camps. Following is the list of camp dates and venues.

Monday 30/06/2008 – Manorhamilton, Ck-on-Shannon, Aughawillan.

Monday 07/07/2008 – Kinlough, Drumshanbo, Mohill.(Bornacoola GAA grounds)

Monday 14/07/2008 – Aughavas, Gortletteragh, Dromahair.

Monday 21/07/2008 – Fenagh, Drumkeerin, Leitrim.

 

 

22-Apr-08 by Thomas Keenan

Allianz NFL – Rd 7 – Limerick v Leitrim

Diarmuid Carrolls 63rd-minute point proved the decisive score as Limerick retained their Division 3 status at the expense of Leitrim in an exciting tie in Kilmallock.

Visitors Leitrim were the better side in the opening half and led by 0-7 to 0-4 at the break.

Five of Leitrims first-half points came from top scorer Emlyn Mulligan.

However, Limerick upped their performance significantly at the start of the second half. Three unanswered points from Ian Ryan, Andrew Lane and JohnÓgalvin, and an excellent Stephen Kelly goal in the 42nd minute, saw Limerick into a 1-7 to 0-7 lead.

Plucky Leitrim rallied again and four points in quick succession from Mulligan, three, and Ciaran Duignan, helped the visitors into a one-point lead by the 55th minute.

However, a resilient Limerick side was not to be denied in a tense final quarter. Inspired by outstanding full-back Johnny McCarthy and points from Ian Ryan, from a well taken free, and an excellent individual score from Carroll, the home side claimed a precious win and consigned their opponents to relegation.

ScórERS — Limerick: I Ryan 0-3, (0-2f), S Kelly (1-0), D Carroll, S Lavin, A Lane (f), J Galvin, C OCruali, G Collins 0-1 each. Leitrim: E Mulligan 0-8, (0-6f), C Duignan 0-2, S Foley 0-1.

LIMERICK — D McMahon; D Carroll, J McCarthy, S Gallagher; P Browne, S Lavin, A Lane; J Cooke, J Galvin; S Kelly, C OCruali, S Buckley; G Collins, K OCallaghan, I Ryan.

Subs: J Ryan for Cooke (h/t), T Collins for OCruali (45), M Crowley for OCallaghan (66), S Walsh for Browne (69).

LEITRIM — nÓgill; D Reynolds, J McKeon, M McGuinness; G Reynolds, B Prior, S Foley; G McCloskey, R Gallagher; M Foley, D Maxwell, D OConnor; C Duignan, P McGuinness, E Mulligan.

Subs: D Brennan for P McGuinness (40), C Regan for Gallagher (49), D Duignan for Foley (58), F McBrien for Regan (69).

REF — M McGann (Clare)

 

 

21-Apr-08 by Irish Independant.ie

The Green & Gold – Home and Away

Its all go this weekend for the Senior and Minor footballers as the Seniors aim to finish out the League on a winning note and avoid Division 4 while the Minors are opening their championship season tomorrow evening against neighbours Roscommon.

The Minors will hope to hit the ground running at 7pm tomorrow evening in the first of 2 round robinÓgames in the qualifying stage of the championship. Their recent good form against Mayo in the Connacht league will boost their confidence however earlier in the league Sligo beat Leitrim and Roscommon beat Sligo. Roscommon will be no push over and a determined level headed work ethic will be required to bag the 2 points. The next game for the minors will be on Bank Holiday Monday May 5th against Sligo, Sligo and Roscommon will have played their game on April 26th. Club games have been arranged for 5pm in order to facilitate the Minor throw-in time of 7pm so as many supporters are asked to make it to Páirc Seán tomorrow evening.

The Senior squad head south to Limericks second pitch in Kilmallock, a pre-arranged venue despite talk that the hurling finals were to blame for the move from Gaelic Grounds. This is a winner survives relegationÓgame for both teams as a loss will almost certainly mean a drop to Division 4 with either Sligo or Longford. The good news for Leitrim is that we are in control of our own destiny and the Sligo/Longford game does not affect our future. The bad news is that traditionally Leitrim do not travel well. This is the first obstacle that Leitrim will have to overcome and the second will be a physically strong Limerick team who like to play direct down the middle. A draw should suffice for Leitrim but realistically the players minds will need to be set on the full 2 points.

Word on the street is that this game will draw the largest traveling support yet for our away games and it will be very much appreciated by the team and management.

Best of Luck to both Teams over the weekend.

 

 

18-Apr-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Directions to Kilmallock

The last game of the Allianz League is in Kilmallock on Sunday. The park is located close to the centre of Kilmallock and is easily accessible. When in the centre of the town take a right at a cross roads and the pitch is on the left hand side (see picture of pitch location below).

This is a crucial game and your support will be very appreciated by the team and management.

Ive provided a Google Earth image of pitch location here

and a map of full journey and also a map of route from Limerick

 

For supporters wishing to attend the game please note the following directions from AA Roadwatchs route planner:

 

Recommend route From Carrick – (Estimated time 3.45 hrs – 233Kms / 145 miles)

  Travel (miles)

and then

 to take total (miles)  
  0.0 Start out at Carrick-on-Shannon,Leitrim Uncl. 0.0  
     
  0.0 At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Sligo Road – N4 N4 0.0  
     
  0.2 At roundabout take the 1st exit onto Station Road – R368 R368 0.3  
     
  7.9 Continue forward onto Bishop Street – R368 Entering Elphin R368 8.1  
     
  0.4 Turn right onto the R369 R369 8.5  
     
  1.4 Turn left onto the N61 N61 9.9  
     
  15.0 Continue forward onto Boyle Road – N61 Entering Roscommon N61 24.9  
     
  0.2 At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Castle Road – N61 N61 25.1  
     
  0.7 At roundabout take the 1st exit onto Circular Road – N63 N63 25.8  
     
  0.1 At roundabout take the 3rd exit onto Athlone Road – N61 N61 25.9  
     
  5.8 Continue forward onto the N61 Entering Knockcroghery N61 31.7  
     
  10.1 Continue forward onto the N61 Entering Barrymore N61 41.7  
     
  1.4 Continue forward onto the N61 Entering Berrybeg N61 43.1  
     
  0.8 At roundabout take the 2nd exit, then merge onto the N6 N6 43.9  
     
  4.2 Continue forward onto Athlone Bypass – N6 Entering Athlone N6 48.2  
     
  0.4 At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the N6 N6 48.5  
     
  0.9 Turn right onto the N62 N62 49.4  
     
  3.9 Continue forward onto the N62 Entering Ballynahown N62 53.3  
     
  5.6 Continue forward onto Athlone Road – N62 Entering Ferbane N62 58.8  
     
  4.4 Continue forward onto Ferbane Street – N62 Entering Cloghan N62 63.2  
     
  0.2 At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto BanÓgher Street – N62 N62 63.4  
     
  7.7 Turn right onto the N52 N52 71.1  
     
  1.1 Continue forward onto Woodland Villas – N52 Entering Birr N52 72.2  
     
  0.7 At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Wilmer Road – N52 N52 72.9  
     
  8.2 Continue forward onto the N52 Entering Ballingarry N52 81.1  
     
  4.5 Continue forward onto the N52 Entering Borrisokane N52 85.6  
     
  9.4 At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Link Road – N52 N52 95.0  
     
  1.1 At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Link Road – N52 N52 96.1  
     
  0.3 At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the N52 N52 96.4  
     
  1.3 At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Limerick Road – N52 N52 97.7  
     
  0.9 At roundabout take the 1st exit onto the N52 N52 98.6  
     
  0.5 Turn left onto the N7 N7 99.1  
     
  9.5 Continue forward onto the N7 Entering Birdhill N7 108.6  
     
  6.2 Continue forward onto the N7 Entering LisnÓgry N7 114.8  
     
  1.3 At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Limerick By Pass – N7 (signposted Cork, Killarney) N7 116.0  
     
  2.0 Continue forward onto Limerick By Pass – N7 Entering Castletroy N7 118.0  
     
  3.8 At roundabout take the 1st exit onto the N20 (signposted Cork, Tralee) N20 121.7  
     
  5.0 Continue forward onto the N20 Entering Patrickswell N20 126.7  
     
  0.7 Branch left, then merge onto the N20 N20 127.4  
     
  11.7 Turn left onto the R518 R518 139.1  
     
  1.1 Bear right onto the R518 Entering Bruree R518 140.2  
     
  4.2 Turn right onto Sheares Street – R512 R512 144.3  
     
  0.0 Continue forward onto Sheares Street – R512 Entering Kilmallock R512 144.4  
     
  0.6 Finish at Kilmallock,Limerick R512 144.9  
     
  (End Section)

 

 

17-Apr-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO