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.
31-Mar-08 by Sean O Suilleabhain
Last chance to win 5000
GeneralLast chance to get on a Supporters Club ticket and Car Sticker – The Draw takes place tomorrow night in the Bush Hotel and 11 prizes are on offer with a top prize of €5,000. Supporters will be members for the year and you will also receive a car sticker – cost of membership €40.
Membership is accepted online via the Subscribe link on the right hand side using the paypal system (note that you do not have to be a paypal member for this to work as a separate credit card option is available) or through any county board officer.
04-Apr-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Last chance to Get on a team
GeneralLast chance to get on a team – Reminder to all supporters of the Leitrim GAA that the Get on the Team Campaign have a few places left on some of the different categories of teams. If you are interested act now as time is running out fast to get your place on a team.
In excess of €890,000 is raised to date and Leitrim GAA wish to sincerely thank those who have come forward to join the teams.
The unveiling takes place on Friday May 2nd at the Connacht Junior semifinal between Leitrim and Sligo. The plaques will go into manufacture in 2 weeks time – Dont miss this opportunity to be recognised as part of the team that built the stand.
04-Apr-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Coaching News
CoachingUp coming events.
Workshop – Saturday 05/04/08 – Drumkeerin – Drills for attacking play – Liam Og Gormley.( Due to weather please check with your club or on the Leitrim GAA web site for confirmation that the workshop is going ahead)
Workshop – Wednesday 16/04/08 – Ck-on-Shannon – Drills for defensive play – Des Newton.
Workshop – Wednesday 30/04/08 – Manorhamilton – Integrated Hurling fitness drills – Damien Coleman & Paudi Butler.
Foundation Level.
The practical section of the foundation level coaching course held in Dromahair will take place on Saturday 12/04, commencing at 10.00am in Dromahair GAA pitch.
Under 8 & 10 blitz club blitz.
In line with a new directive from Croke Park we are asked to have four blitz days for our under 8 and 10 players in the month of May. However due to the number of Leitrim supporters travelling to New York in May, we have rearranged our dates as follows.
Saturday April 26th, Saturday May 3rd, Saturday May 31st, Saturday June 7th. We will publish the list of venues for the first two dates in the next few weeks.
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 hurleys 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.
GAA Vhi Cul Camps 2008
Application forms and information leaflets will be distributed to all schools within the next two weeks. 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.
02-Apr-08 by Thomas Keenan
Round 7 – Leitrim v Limerick is 1 week later
County FootballFollowing a meeting of the Central Competitions Control Committee on Tuesday (April 1st), the GAA have confirmed the following:
The NFL Division 2 game between Armagh V. Dublin has been re-fixed for Sunday, April 13th at 2.30 p.m. in Crossmaglen while the Division 3 Down V. Limerick game will take place in Newry on the same date also at 2.30 p.m.
The CCCC have also confirmed that Round 7 of the NFL, Division 2 and Division 3, have now been rescheduled for Sunday, April 20th.
This means that Leitrims last game against Limerick is now 1 week later on April 20th.
The finals in Division 1, 2, 3 and 4 will go ahead as scheduled on April 27th unless there is a need for a play-off in Division 2, in accordance with Riail 116 (c) of the Official Guide.
In the event that a play-off is required, it will be played on Sunday April 27th with the Division 2 final then scheduled for the week-end of May 3rd.
01-Apr-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
2008 Club Championship Draw – Groups
Club FootballThe Senior Championship draw was completed last night in the Bush Hotel and each draw was made available for download on the left hand menu. The groups are also listed below:
The Senior Groups are:
The Intermediate Groups are:
The Junior A Groups are:
01-Apr-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO