Many congratulations to the Leitrim Ladies team and panel on their fantastic win in Croke Park today. It was a very entertaiing game and Leitrim never lost their composure something no doubt they gained from last years experience. A homecoming event will be held tomorrow evening as all teams are tonight in the City West hotel for the Post Match Banquet. Full details of the homecoming will be posted here tomorrow.
The following is match report by RTE and the photo is courtesy of Inpho
A tremendous display by the 34-year-old Ann Marie Cox, who scored eight points, ensured that Leitrim won only their second-ever adult Ladies football title and a first-ever Intermediate success at Croke Park this afternoon.
The final was certainly on a knife-edge throughout and although Wexford held a 0-05 to 0-01 lead after nine-and-a-half minutes play, they were certainly tested by a very committed and strong Leitrim team who turned a four-point deficit into a two-point interval lead.
Leitrims first and only point of the opening ten minutes came from half-forward Anna Conlon, but Wexford were strong and excellent points from Deirdre Fox, Caroline Murphy, Sharon Kehoe, Liz Evered and Kate Kelly gave Brendan Dardis charges the early advantage.
However, Leitrim suddenly bounced back strongly with four points in a three-minute spell, with veteran player Cox in excellent form from placed balls, while Eileen Donaghue and Sarah McLoughlin were also on target as the sides were level for the second time.
Wexford regained the lead thanks to a Josie Dwyer effort but Leitrim responded well.
Following a superb save by goalkeeper Louise Loughlin from a Kate Kelly shot, the Leitrim side bossed the tie until the interval with another Cox pointed free and two Sarah McLoughlin points from play ensuring a 0-08 to 0-06 half-time lead for them.
Caroline Murphy responded well for Wexford with the first point after the restart but Leitrim still held the lead. Yet the purple and gold-clad side quickly broke in front thanks to a well-worked goal from Kate Kelly, who shook off the challenge of two defenders to score.
But Wexfords lead was to be short-lived as the free-taking machine that is Ann Marie Cox scored her sides next four points. Coxs dead ball prowess, along with scores from Eileen Donaghue and Sarah McLoughlin, saw Leitrim build up a 0-15 to 1-08 lead.
Wexford managed to point two frees in quick succession but Leitrim continued to remain strong and an excellent point from play from Cox summed up Leitrims day.
Wexford never gave up but Leitrims defence remained resilient and they went on to lift a first adult title since 1988.
Leitrim: L Loughlin; C Holohan, S Brennan, M McKeon (0-01); C Tyrell, L Brennan, T Mylott; M Quinn, A Brennan; A Conlan (0-01), S McLoughlin (0-5), E McGlade; AM Cox (0-08, 7f), E Donaghue (0-02), M Reynolds.
Subs used: M Stenson for Holohan (h-t).
Wexford: MR Kelly; M Murray, M Leacy, A Waters; M Kelly, L Tector, M Doyle; D Fox (0-02, 2f), C Scallan, L Evered (0-01), J Dwyer (0-02), S Kehoe (0-01); K Kelly (1-01), C Murphy (0-2), M Hearne.
Subs used: N Scallan for Doyle (28 mins), G Moore for M Kelly (47), B Curran for Evered (50), K Morris for Leacy (58).
23-Sep-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
The Late PJ Carroll RIP, Cavan and Leitrim GAA.30th October 2024 - 9:37 pm
PODCASTS – generating alot of interest
GeneralThe podcast section was originally planned for next month but due to the wonderful achievement of the Ladies Team I couldnt resist the opportunity to capture the golden moments in audio format and so Ive released this new section ahead of schedule.
This pre-release has proved very effective as there has been a large numbers of visitors visiting the podcast area and downloading the audio files.
The overall aim is to provide regular audio clips for you to listen to online or for you to download and play back at a time that suits you on a device that suits you. Regular podcasts will be produced covering all areas of interest to visitors to this site. All podcasts are created in MP3 format as it is the most widely accepted and compatibale audio format.
I would like to thank the local radio stations and commentators covering Leitrim for their permission to use their material to create the podcasts related to the Ladies All Ireland win. We are not finished with the Ladies podcasts yet as more interviews are expected on local radio over the weekend and I intend publishing them on this site.
While a small number of gaa related audio files are available from Radio Stations I believe, from the limited research Ive performed, that Leitrim GAA is the first County GAA site to produce and provide its own podcasts. A quick search has shown that we are the number 1 site onÓgoogle for gaa podcasts !
– Brendan
28-Sep-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Maeve Quinn – Sports Star of the Week
GeneralMany congratulations to Maeve Quinn who was today honoured with the Irish Independent Jurys Sportstar of the Week award. This is a wonderful recognition for her dedication and an example to all. All involved with Ladies football in the county salute you and thank you for what you have given to Leitrim.
28-Sep-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Ladies Homecoming Hour – The Journey Continues
LadiesLadies Homecoming Hour – The Journey Continues
The Leitrim ladies team will continue their homecoming tour tomorrow (Friday) with the following schedule:
8.00pm Kinlough
9.00pm Rossinver
9.30pm Kiltyclogher
A final tour visit is planned on Saturday evening and will finish in Fenagh with a fund raising event organised by Fenagh GAA.
The girls have also been busy bringing the All Ireland Intermediate Mary Quinn Cup to schools during the week and by tomorrow they hope to have visited the vast majority of the countys 42 primary schools. The remaining schools will also be visited as soon as possible. Appropriately the first visit was at Cloone National School at 9.00am on Tuesday morning and this morning they started in Manorhamilton and Kinlough.
The residents of the OCarolan Nursing Home in Mohill were delighted when captain Sinead Brennan and some of her team mates made a surprise visit with the cup on Tuesday.
27-Sep-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Coaching News
CoachingAll – Ireland Final
We could not start this week without a special word of thanks to the Leitrim Ladies team and management for the pleasure they gave all of us who were lucky enough to be in Croke park on Sunday last. A special congrats to team captain Sinead Brennan, Michelle Reynolds, Catherin Holohan and Sinead Quinn who worked with us on this years Vhi Cul camps and to all other panel members who worked with us in the past few years. Congrats and well done to all.
Under 10 Blitz
Our under 10 blitzes continue on Saturday next 29/09/07 commencing at 10.30am. First named team will host the blitz.
St. Marys + Carrigallen, Leitrim Gaels + Drumreilly, Aughnasheelin + Annaduff, Glenfarne Kilty + St. Osnats + Drumkeerin, Cloone + Kiltubrid.
Under 15 football Squad
This squad will travel to Castlebar on Saturday next 29/09/07 to take part in an inter County blitz. Full details from team management.
Coaching Coaches
A series of pratical workshops for club coaches working with children from 8 to 12 years of age will be held during October. These workshops will take place on the following dates.
Manorhamilton – Thursday 11/10/07
Ck-on-Shannon – Thursday 18/10/07
Mohill – Thursday 25/10/07
Ballinamore – Thursday 01/11/07
Hurling News
Under 14 Hurling Development Squad.
This squad took part in the Veronica Connolly/Mickey Cunniffe tournament held in the Padraig Pearses grounds on Saturday last. We lost narrowly to Sligo and Roscommon B but had a good win against Mayo B. This concludes the season for this squad and we would like to thank all players for the effort they put in over the past few months and also to coaches Kevin Brisco, Bernard Murray and Daithi Hughes.
27-Sep-07 by Thomas Keenan
Last nights schedule
LadiesThe Ladies County Board would like to apologise on behalf of the players when their homecoming tour went off schedule last night. Due to unforeseen circumstances the team were delayed in starting the tour in Drumshanbo. Consequently fans in Kiltyclogher and Kinlough were left disappointed as the massive crowds that turned out for photographs and autographs ensured that the schedule fell further behind.
However we can to confirm a team visit will take place to both Kinlough and Kiltyclogher in the next couple of days and I will be able to confirm later tonight when that will take place.
Again many thanks to all of the supporters who came out to welcome home the team.
26-Sep-07 by Patricia Bohan – Ladies PRO
Ladies All Ireland Final will be shown on Setanta Ireland tonight
GeneralThe Ladies All Ireland Intermediate final will be shown on Setanta Ireland tonight from 9:30pm to 10:30pm
26-Sep-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Urgent – Tour 15 hr behind schedule
LadiesPlease note as of 9:45pm tonight the Ladies Homecoming tour is 90 minutes behind schedule and its unlikely that they will make the time up as the move from town to town.
25-Sep-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
PODCAST – Ladies Match & Homecoming on Podcast
GeneralWe are delighted to announce we have recordings of the commentary of the full match and also last nights Sports Beat programme in the form of podcasts available on this website . The podcasts are provided courtesy of Shannonside Northen Sound and are available for download or for you to listen online via the Podcast link on the left hand menu.
Thank you to Shannonside for making the recordings available.
25-Sep-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Photo Gallery updated
Club Hurling24-Sep-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Ladies Homecoming Tour – TUESDAY – UPDATED
LadiesThe following is the times and routes for tonights Leitrim Ladies Tour:
Every effort will be made to keep to schedule:
7.00 Leaving Drumshanbo
7.20 Drumkeerin
7.45 BallinÓgleara
8.15 Glenfarne
8.35 Kiltyclogher
9.00 Kinlough
9.45 Manorhamilton
10.30 Dromahair
Please check back here throughout the day for any updates – Further dates & times will be added here as information comes to hand.
* Approximate times only.
24-Sep-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Ladies Homecoming Tour – MONDAY
LadiesThe following is the schedule for the Ladies Homecoming tour – please note that times are approximate.
Arrive in Dromod at 6pm – Full coverage and interviews on Shannonsides Sports programme Sports Beat by John Lynch from 6pm to 7pm live from Coxs Steakhouse.
Arrive – Carrick at 7:30pm* – Speeches at the Clock on viewing Platform.
Arrive – Mohill at 8:45pm*
Arrive – Ballinamore at 9:45pm*
Arrive – Cloone at 11:00pm*
RTE NEWS:
RTE Sport will also broadcast interviews, recorded earlier today, on the 6.01 news this evening.
* Approximate times only.
Please check back here throughout the day for any updates – Further dates & times will be added here as information comes to hand.
24-Sep-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Leitrim Ladies – All Ireland Intermediate Champions
LadiesMany congratulations to the Leitrim Ladies team and panel on their fantastic win in Croke Park today. It was a very entertaiing game and Leitrim never lost their composure something no doubt they gained from last years experience. A homecoming event will be held tomorrow evening as all teams are tonight in the City West hotel for the Post Match Banquet. Full details of the homecoming will be posted here tomorrow.
The following is match report by RTE and the photo is courtesy of Inpho
A tremendous display by the 34-year-old Ann Marie Cox, who scored eight points, ensured that Leitrim won only their second-ever adult Ladies football title and a first-ever Intermediate success at Croke Park this afternoon.
The final was certainly on a knife-edge throughout and although Wexford held a 0-05 to 0-01 lead after nine-and-a-half minutes play, they were certainly tested by a very committed and strong Leitrim team who turned a four-point deficit into a two-point interval lead.
Leitrims first and only point of the opening ten minutes came from half-forward Anna Conlon, but Wexford were strong and excellent points from Deirdre Fox, Caroline Murphy, Sharon Kehoe, Liz Evered and Kate Kelly gave Brendan Dardis charges the early advantage.
However, Leitrim suddenly bounced back strongly with four points in a three-minute spell, with veteran player Cox in excellent form from placed balls, while Eileen Donaghue and Sarah McLoughlin were also on target as the sides were level for the second time.
Wexford regained the lead thanks to a Josie Dwyer effort but Leitrim responded well.
Following a superb save by goalkeeper Louise Loughlin from a Kate Kelly shot, the Leitrim side bossed the tie until the interval with another Cox pointed free and two Sarah McLoughlin points from play ensuring a 0-08 to 0-06 half-time lead for them.
Caroline Murphy responded well for Wexford with the first point after the restart but Leitrim still held the lead. Yet the purple and gold-clad side quickly broke in front thanks to a well-worked goal from Kate Kelly, who shook off the challenge of two defenders to score.
But Wexfords lead was to be short-lived as the free-taking machine that is Ann Marie Cox scored her sides next four points. Coxs dead ball prowess, along with scores from Eileen Donaghue and Sarah McLoughlin, saw Leitrim build up a 0-15 to 1-08 lead.
Wexford managed to point two frees in quick succession but Leitrim continued to remain strong and an excellent point from play from Cox summed up Leitrims day.
Wexford never gave up but Leitrims defence remained resilient and they went on to lift a first adult title since 1988.
Leitrim: L Loughlin; C Holohan, S Brennan, M McKeon (0-01); C Tyrell, L Brennan, T Mylott; M Quinn, A Brennan; A Conlan (0-01), S McLoughlin (0-5), E McGlade; AM Cox (0-08, 7f), E Donaghue (0-02), M Reynolds.
Subs used: M Stenson for Holohan (h-t).
Wexford: MR Kelly; M Murray, M Leacy, A Waters; M Kelly, L Tector, M Doyle; D Fox (0-02, 2f), C Scallan, L Evered (0-01), J Dwyer (0-02), S Kehoe (0-01); K Kelly (1-01), C Murphy (0-2), M Hearne.
Subs used: N Scallan for Doyle (28 mins), G Moore for M Kelly (47), B Curran for Evered (50), K Morris for Leacy (58).
23-Sep-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO