Ulster 1-15 Connacht 2-09
Monaghan duo Paul Finlay and Thomas Freeman scored 1-08 between them as Ulster swept through to next weeks M Donnelly Interprovincial football final with a 1-15 to 2-09 victory over Connacht tonight in Ballybofey.
Two goals in the space of a minute-and-a-half for Connacht really set the visitors up nicely for this contest with the westerners holding a 2-02 to 0-02 lead after seven minutes.
Half-forward Andy Moran and full-forward Declan Maxwell were the goal getters with Mayos Moran slotting to the net following a well-weighted pass from Sean Armstrong, who was a late introduction for the absent Michael Meehan.
Maxwell continued Morans good early work by finding the net soon after, while Ulster kept in touch with points from Finlay and Cavans Ger Pierson.
With six points separating the sides, Connacht held a deserved lead but Ulster were quick to cut the gap thanks to fine individual scores from Freeman, who collected his first All-Star award last night, and Finlay. Indeed Ulster could have cut the deficit further but for some inaccuracy in front of the posts.
Points from Armstrong and Roscommons Karol Mannion restored Connachts two-goal advantage but Ulster were pressing hard and scores from DanÓgordon and Enda Muldoon cut the gap to four points, twelve minutes before the interval.
As the game ebbed and flowed, it was Connachts turn to exert control and Armstrong had an excellent goal chance snuffed out in the 27th-minute when Ulster goalkeeper James Reilly pulled off a superb save.
Both teams traded points before the interval but at half-time it was still John O Mahonys Connacht men who were in the ascendancy – they held a 2-05 to 0-08 advantage.
While the opening half lacked intensity, the second half promised much with Ulster firing on all cylinders in the third quarter. The home side stole the lead six and a half minutes into the half with a Finlay point and then a goal from the Monaghan half-forward after great assistance from Freeman, who pinged through a lovely long ball.
Although substitute Ger HenÓghan took the next Connacht score, this was a mere blip in a dominant Ulster patch which saw fine scores from Gordon, Kevin Cassidy, who fisted over, Armaghs Aaron Kernan and Freeman and Ulster held a 1-13 to 2-07 lead as the game entered the final quarter.
Connacht remained resilient but it was Ulster who looked the more potent. The visitors broke through for a goal chance with six minutes remaining following good work by Keith Higgins and HenÓghan but the Roscommon man could only watch on as Derrys All-Star full-back Kevin McCloy made a superb block.
At the opposite end, Ulster, last winners in 2004, continued to tag on the points to firmly seal a spot in next Saturdays Croke Park decider against Munster.
ULSTER: J Reilly; B Owens, K McCloy, K Lacey; A Kernan, C Gormley, K Cassidy; E Lennon, D Gordon; D Clerkin, S CavanÓgh, P Finlay; T Freeman, G Pierson, E Muldoon.
Subs used: C McFadden for Pierson (49 mins), C Toye for Clerkin (64).
CONNACHT: P Greene; C Harrison, F Hanley, J McKeon; D Meehan, D Blake, K Higgins; R McGarrity, B Cullinane; M Breheny, S Armstrong, A Moran; C Cregg, D Maxwell, K Mannion.
Subs used: G HenÓghan for Cregg (33 mins), F Dolan for Maxwell (45), M Finneran for Cullinane (54).
Referee: Pat Fox (Westmeath)
21-Oct-07 by RTE.ie
GAELIC ARMOUR ANNOUNCES LANDMARK PARTNERSHIP WITH LEITRIM GAA20th November 2024 - 9:16 pm
U21 Championship fixtures announced
Club FootballThe U21 A and B Championship fixtures were announced this evening and are now available on this website.. In the event of a draw after normal time in the Quarter and Semi finals then extra time will be played.
The Finals which are scheduled for 2nd December will not go to extra time should the teams draw after normal time.
26-Oct-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
All Star Childrens tour
GeneralMonday 29th October to Friday 2nd November, Daily at 14.30
Schools out for mid-term and what better way to keep the kids occupied than taking a special tour of Croke Park the field of dreams. Find out which dressing room is lucky, see where the players celebrate after they win their match and take a seat in some of the highest seats in the stadium.
Child €4, Adult €8, Concession €6, Family €20. No booking necessary. Tel 01- 8192361
education@crokepark.ie
All Stars Art Attack- The winner takes it all, Sam Maguire!
Saturday 3rd November 10.30-12.30
Just who was Sam Maguire and why is the All-Ireland football trophy named after him? Find out with Education Officer Selina O’Regan and make your very own Sam Maguire to take home.
€4 Child. Ages 8+ Booking essential. Tel 01- 8192361 education@crokepark.ie
26-Oct-07 by GAA.ie
Latest Ladies News
LadiesVHI Connacht Club Championship; Hard luck to Aughawillan who were defeated by Corofin in the semi final on Sunday in Leitrim Gaels pitch. A flying start by Corofin and a number of misses when Aughawillan were on top in the first half left them trailing by seven points at the break but with a wind advantage to come. Despite a great effort to get back into the game, Aughawillan were foiled each time by a superb defensive display from the Galway side who also displayed some excellent team scores. Corofin now advance to the Connacht Final against Carnacon of Mayo next weekend.
Intermediate B Championship: St Marys qualified for the semi final on Sunday morning with a hard earned win over Bornacoola in Fenagh and will face St. Josephs next weekend. In the other semifinal Glencar Manorhamilton defeated Ballinaglera by two points and have qualified for the final on 4th November.
County Board Meeting: A meeting will take place on Tuesday next 30th October in Arus Padraig, Drumshanbo at 9.00pm
People in Need Telethon: Stars of the past and future will feature in a game organised by Mary Brennan in Cloone on Sunday next at 3.00pm as part of a number of activites to raise funds for the People in Need telethon. Many of the 1988 and 2007 All Ireland winning ladies players will display their talents and your support for this worthy cause would be appreciated.
Vhi Healthcare Club Person of the Year: Have you a club member you feel qualifies for the title of "Ladies Gaelic Football Club Person of the Year"? Vhi Healthcare is association with Cumann Peil Gael na mBan wish to honour a Club Member from within the Association who has made a vital contribution as a player, mentor or dministrator. Nominations can be submitted on the official nomination form online at www.ladiesgaelic.ie or www.vhi.ie Closing date is Friday 16th November @ 5.00pm The winner will receive a €500 travel voucher and their club will receive a trophy in recognition of their efforts. The club will also receive a set of jerseys. Nominees must be over 18 years of age.
Ladies Calendars: Clubs and supporters should note that an official Leitrim Ladies Calendar for 2008 will be on sale towards the end of the year.
Hall Of Fame: Congratulations to Mary Quinn Fox on being honoured with the 2007 Hall of Fame Award for Ladies Gaelic football. Mary will receive her award on Saturday 17th November at the All Stars Banquet. The All Star Nominations for 2007 are expected to be announced shortly.
23-Oct-07 by Patricia Bohan – Ladies PRO
Coaching News
CoachingCoaching Coaches
As a follow on from the launch of the new Fun –Do resource pack, a series of practical workshops for club coaches working with children from 8 to 12 years of age will take place during October and November. All clubs should ensure that their coaches at under 8, 10 and 12 attend as these workshops will give a sample of what is contained in the new pack. The next workshop will take place in Ballinamore sports complex on Thursday night next 25/10 commencing at 8pm.
The final workshop in the series will take place in Gortletteragh community centre on Thursday night 01/11/07 commencing at 7.30pm.
Level One Coaching Course.
Would all coaches who completed the Level one coaching course earlier this year please return your log book to Thomas Keenan, Pairc Sean Mac Diarmuida, Ck-on-Shannon, Co.Leitrim., so that we may organise cert’s for the course.
22-Oct-07 by Thomas Keenan
Ulster 1-15 Connacht 2-09
Club FootballUlster 1-15 Connacht 2-09
Monaghan duo Paul Finlay and Thomas Freeman scored 1-08 between them as Ulster swept through to next weeks M Donnelly Interprovincial football final with a 1-15 to 2-09 victory over Connacht tonight in Ballybofey.
Two goals in the space of a minute-and-a-half for Connacht really set the visitors up nicely for this contest with the westerners holding a 2-02 to 0-02 lead after seven minutes.
Half-forward Andy Moran and full-forward Declan Maxwell were the goal getters with Mayos Moran slotting to the net following a well-weighted pass from Sean Armstrong, who was a late introduction for the absent Michael Meehan.
Maxwell continued Morans good early work by finding the net soon after, while Ulster kept in touch with points from Finlay and Cavans Ger Pierson.
With six points separating the sides, Connacht held a deserved lead but Ulster were quick to cut the gap thanks to fine individual scores from Freeman, who collected his first All-Star award last night, and Finlay. Indeed Ulster could have cut the deficit further but for some inaccuracy in front of the posts.
Points from Armstrong and Roscommons Karol Mannion restored Connachts two-goal advantage but Ulster were pressing hard and scores from DanÓgordon and Enda Muldoon cut the gap to four points, twelve minutes before the interval.
As the game ebbed and flowed, it was Connachts turn to exert control and Armstrong had an excellent goal chance snuffed out in the 27th-minute when Ulster goalkeeper James Reilly pulled off a superb save.
Both teams traded points before the interval but at half-time it was still John O Mahonys Connacht men who were in the ascendancy – they held a 2-05 to 0-08 advantage.
While the opening half lacked intensity, the second half promised much with Ulster firing on all cylinders in the third quarter. The home side stole the lead six and a half minutes into the half with a Finlay point and then a goal from the Monaghan half-forward after great assistance from Freeman, who pinged through a lovely long ball.
Although substitute Ger HenÓghan took the next Connacht score, this was a mere blip in a dominant Ulster patch which saw fine scores from Gordon, Kevin Cassidy, who fisted over, Armaghs Aaron Kernan and Freeman and Ulster held a 1-13 to 2-07 lead as the game entered the final quarter.
Connacht remained resilient but it was Ulster who looked the more potent. The visitors broke through for a goal chance with six minutes remaining following good work by Keith Higgins and HenÓghan but the Roscommon man could only watch on as Derrys All-Star full-back Kevin McCloy made a superb block.
At the opposite end, Ulster, last winners in 2004, continued to tag on the points to firmly seal a spot in next Saturdays Croke Park decider against Munster.
ULSTER: J Reilly; B Owens, K McCloy, K Lacey; A Kernan, C Gormley, K Cassidy; E Lennon, D Gordon; D Clerkin, S CavanÓgh, P Finlay; T Freeman, G Pierson, E Muldoon.
Subs used: C McFadden for Pierson (49 mins), C Toye for Clerkin (64).
CONNACHT: P Greene; C Harrison, F Hanley, J McKeon; D Meehan, D Blake, K Higgins; R McGarrity, B Cullinane; M Breheny, S Armstrong, A Moran; C Cregg, D Maxwell, K Mannion.
Subs used: G HenÓghan for Cregg (33 mins), F Dolan for Maxwell (45), M Finneran for Cullinane (54).
Referee: Pat Fox (Westmeath)
21-Oct-07 by RTE.ie
Connacht Team – M Donnelly Inter-provincial
Club FootballConnacht football Manager John OMahony has named his side ahead of the clash with Ulster in the M Donnelly Inter-provincial semi-final in Ballybofey on Saturday night.
OMahony has included players from all five provincial counties, and Connacht champions Sligo have six representatives on the team.
Frankie Dolan, who ended a two-year absence from the Roscommon squad in recent weeks, is a surprise inclusion at corner forward.
Connacht:
P Greene (Sligo),
P Doherty (Galway),
C Harrison (Sligo),
J McKeon (Leitrim),
F Hanley (Galway),
D Reynolds (Leitrim),
N Maguire (Sligo),
R Donovan (Sligo),
M McGuinness (Leitrim),
P McGovern (Sligo),
D Blake (Galway),
K Higgins (Mayo),
R McGarrity (Mayo),
B Cullinane (Galway),
M Finneran (Roscommon),
M Breheny (Sligo),
M Meehan (Galway),
D Meehan (Galway),
G HenÓghan (Roscommon),
A Moran (Mayo),
S Armstrong (Galway),
C Cregg (Roscommon),
K Mannion (Roscommon),
F Dolan (Roscommon),
G Cox (Roscommon),
D Maxwell (Leitrim).
20-Oct-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
League Roundup
Club FootballIts time to take a look at the League Tables and see how things have progressed over the weeks since our last roundup on Podcast 6 with Declan Bohan. The first of the League finals is this Sunday and its in Division 3 between Drumkeerin and Dromahaire.
Division 1
Melvin Gaels currently hold the top place followed closely by County Senior Champions St. Marys and last years Intermediate Champions Carrigallen. Both the Gaels and Carrigallen are playing their last game this weekend against middle of the table placings Mohill and Bornacoola respectively. St. Marys are facing Glencar Manorhamilton in their penultimate game. All results will be pivotal in deciding the placings as they head into the final straight but with St. Marys having an extra game they must hold the strongest hand. Bornacoola and Glencar Manor can end on equal points for second positions but the score difference will probably rule them out. If St. Marys can get themselves together after last weekends disappointing Connacht performance then they are favourites to make it to the final and the chance to make it a double title.
Division 2
Current table toppers Sean O Heslins are finished their games and now await the proceedings of this weekend as the sole fixture is between Annaduff and Aughnasheelin who currently lie third. If Aughnasheelin lose or draw then the final parings are decided as second place Gortletteragh are guaranteed to be in the mix with Sean O Heslins. A win for Aughnasheelin will mean that Gortletteragh must play their outstanding game to decide the final pairings.
Division 3
This is a fait accompli as the final is this weekend Drumkeerin meet Dromahaire on Sunday at 2pm in Pairc Sean. Both teams have performed admirably in the League and have only lost 3 games between them. Drunkeerin however top the table and their 91 points score difference show that their forwards and defence are well tuned. Dromahaire have it all to do in this local derby on Sunday.
Division 4
This division wont be going to final stages anythime soon as there are 16 games unplayed with 2 of them scheduled for this weekend. Each of the games could prove crucial as there are 2 teams at the top, Carrigalen and Annaduff, with 3 to 4 others in hot pursuit. score difference may prove to be a big decider over the next few weeks. This Sunday Kiltubrid play Cloone and Annauff play Ballinaglera and this may make the picture clearer.
Division 5
Teams in division 5 cannot complain about not getting enough games as the competition is based around a total of 91 league games and thankfully 80 have been played to date. Dromahaire are the clear table leaders with all their games played and they are 5 points clear of St. Caillins and St. Marys who lie on 20 points each. St. Caillins have 1 game to play and this is scheduled for this weekend against Gortletteragh on Sunday at 1pm. This will determine of they need to force St. Marys to win their remaining 2 games as St. Marys penultimate fixture is also fixed for Sunday against Glencar Manorhamilton.
19-Oct-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
GAA unveil details of National Student Busaries Scheme
GeneralThe GAA recently unveiled details of a new National Bursaries scheme for students attending Higher Education colleges as part of its ongoing commitment to Player Welfare.
The new scheme will be open to members of the Association who are attending a full-time Higher Education course (except those who hold another GAA-related or college scholarship/bursary) and who are active participants in their Higher Education club.
Such students may often feel the necessity to work during their college years, but these grants will now allow them to work with their College GAA Club in a variety of areas without having to find work outside the college.
Speaking today, the GAAs Player Welfare Manager Paraic Duffy said: "It is envisaged that recipients will be selected on the basis of their playing commitment and administrative or coaching commitment to the college club. 20% of all awards in each province each year will be granted to students excelling in the areas of coaching and administration."
He continued: "While there will be a cap placed on the number of awards granted per college, the number of students involved in hurling and football activity within the college will be taken into account in deciding the number of awards made to an individual college."
It was confirmed that the proposed Bursaries will be administered by the respective Provincial Councils and that applications for the scheme will be considered by a sub-committee in each province, which will include representatives nominated by the Provincial Council and representatives of Comhairle Ard-Oideachais/ Higher Education colleges.
The President of the GAA, Mr Nickey Brennan, described it as an exciting development for the Association and said that in total, the GAA would be investing €260,000 in the scheme in its initial year. He explained that the Provincial Councils would be contributing €155,000 of this amount and that the balance would come from central resources.
He said: "At the beginning of my Presidency, I announced my intention to introduce Player Welfare initiatives that would reconcile with the policies, ethos and structures of the Association. As part of this process, we asked the GAAs Comhairle Ard Oideachais to submit proposals relating to the provision of bursaries to Third Level Colleges. It is in this context that we are in a position to make todays announcement and I am delighted that we are now in a position to assist many of our young GAA players, coaches and administrators in meeting the costs of their 3rd level education."
The President went on to pay tribute to the voluntary work of students with their College GAA Clubs and said that the bursary scheme would assist students, who might otherwise have to work to meet the costs of their education, in devoting more time to the promotion of Gaelic games in their respective colleges.
18-Oct-07 by GAA.ie
Leitrim Ladies Notes-
LadiesUnder 16 Final: Congratulations to St Josephs who claimed the Under 16 Championship title with a comfortable win over a gallant Glencar Manorhamilton team under lights in Cloone on Thursday evening.
Intermediate B Championship: St Josephs qualified for the Semi Final with an extra time 4-15 to 4-8 win over Annaduff on Sunday morning in Dromod. They will meet the winners of the Bornacoola v St Marys game to be played on Sunday at 12.00pm in Fenagh. In the other half of the draw Glencar Manorhamilton defeated Dromahair by 6-7 to 3-9 and will meet Ballinaglera in the other semi final on Sunday week.
Division 2 League Final 2006: The St Josephs v Annaduff game also doubled up as the League final from 2006 that had remained unplayed with St Josephs presented with the cup after Sunday mornings game.
Division 3 Shield Final: In a very high Scóring encounter on Sunday morning, Gortlettragh had a seven point win over Aughnasheelin on a scoreline of 9 -7 to 7 -6 in Ballinamore to complete the programme for the Junior teams for the year.
Division 2 League: Ballinaglera defeated Bornacoola by 1-08 to 1-07 in a very close encounter on Sunday morning as the shield competition also reaches its concluding stages. The shield draw will become clear on Sunday next when Ballinaglera meet Dromahair.
All Ireland Champions get a taste of Senior Football in Galway: Leitrim had their first outing as All Ireland Champions when the played Galway in a challenge game on Saturday evening. The occasion was the opening of €1million development including two new playing fields, new stand and floodlights at the Clonbeirne Kilkerrin club, home of Manager Jason Taniane. In a very competitive entertaining game Leitrim enjoyed a 4-4 to 1 -5 win and featured most of the All Ireland winning team and were also joined by some of the stars of the future with Denise Sorohan and Aoife McWeeney getting a taste of the action Aoife Scóring a fine goal. The game was followed by a senior mens challenge betweenÓgalway and Monaghan. The county board would like to thank the Cloonbeirne club for their presentations to the team and their hospitality after the game.
VHI Connacht Club Senior Semi Final: Best of luck to Aughawillan as they take Corofin in Leitrim Gaels Community pitch at 2.00pm.
Leitrim Underdogs: A number of familiar Leitrim club and county players featured on the programme last Thursday night with Eimear McGlade progressing to the next stage of the trials. Tune in again on Thursday night on TG4 at 9.30pm to see how Eimear gets on.
Connacht GAA Writers Award: Congratulations to Maeve Quinn on receiving one of the Connacht GAA Writers Personality of the Month Awards for September. Indeed Maeve also received a glowing tribute from Michael o Muircheartaigh on Saturday evening when he performed the official opening of the pitch in Cloonbeirne. Micheal recalled meeting Maeve in 1984 when he was researching a programme for the Centenary of the GAA to feature one of the largest and smallest clubs in the country and picked St Finbarrs of Cork and Aughawillan of Leitrim.
Ladies Gear: Anyone interested in ordering a Leitrim ladies polo shirt should contact their club secretary. The ladies county jerseys are available in local sports shops.
18-Oct-07 by Patricia Bohan – Ladies PRO
Coaching News
CoachingCoaching Coaches
As a follow on from the launch of the new Fun –Do resource pack, a series of practical workshops for club coaches working with children from 8 to 12 years of age will take place during October and November. All clubs should ensure that their coaches at under 8, 10 and 12 attend as these workshops will give a sample of what is contained in the new pack. The first of these workshops was held in Manorhamilton on Thursday night last and was very well received by all those in attendance. A special word of thanks to the coaches both male and female who attended, to the children who took part and also to the Principle and staff of St. Clare’s Comprehensive for the use of their gym and their help in organising the evening. Workshops will continue over the next few weeks as follows.
Ck-on-Shannon – Thursday 18/10/07 – Sports Complex – 8.00pm.
Ballinamore – Thursday 25/10/07 – Sports Complex – 8.00pm.
Mohill – To be confirmed.
16-Oct-07 by Thomas Keenan
Connacht Senior Football Championship 2008
GeneralFIXTURES PROGRAMME 2008.
CONNACHT SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 2008
Pre-Lim.
Sunday 11th May – Extra Time
New York v Leitrim – Gaelic Park
Sunday 18th May – Replay Saturday 24th May
Galway v Roscommon – Pearse Stadium
Sunday 25th May – Replay Sat 31st May
London v Sligo – Ruislip
Semi-Finals
Sunday 15th June Replay Sat 21st June
Galway/Roscommon v Leitrim/New York in Carrick-on-Shannon / Pearse Stadium
Sunday 22nd June Replay Saturday 28th June
Mayo v Sligo/London – McHale Park
FINAL Sunday 13th July
15-Oct-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Tourlestrane booked a semi-final with Ballina
Club FootballTOURLESTRANE 0-12
ST MARYS 1-4
SLIGO champions Tourlestrane booked a semi-final with Ballina as they beat Leitrim champions St Marys at Pairc Sean Mhic Diarmada, Carrick-on-Shannon yesterday.
Gene Bohan opened the St Marys account with a 3rd minute point, but Tourlestrane led 0-5 to 0-1 at the break which ended in controversy, 2 minutes from time, when referee Oliver Kelly disallowed a Tourlestrane goal deemed to have been fisted into the net despite claims it had been touched on by Stephen Henry.
St Marys started the second period with two points from Gene Bohan and Brian ODonnell, before Tourlestrane scored five points without reply.
A well-takenÓgoal involving three St Marys players was too late to stop Tourlestrane, however, who were the better team.
ScórERS –Tourlestrane: G McGowan (0-3 2f); J Marren (0-2); D Durkin, G Gaughan, S Henry, T Henry, J Leonard, A McIntyre, M Walsh (1pt each). St Marys : R Mulvey (1-0), G Bohan (0-3 2f), B ODonnell (0-1).
15-Oct-07 by Independant.ie