TG4 Ladies All Ireland Intermediate Semi-final
Leitrim 3 – 7
Clare 2 – 9
Leitrim battled determinedly to win Saturday evenings pulsating TG4 All Ireland Ladies intermediate championship semi-final over Clare by a point in Cavans Kingspan Breffni Park.
Second half goals by newcomers, Michelle Reynolds and Eileen Donaghue, provided Leitrims narrow victory platform and a place in the All Ireland final against Wexford in Croke Park on Sunday, September 23.
Following twenty-three minutes in the first half, it was level pegging on 0 – 4 all, with Clare getting on level terms after Leitrim had held a slight edge in the proceedings.
In this period Ann Marie Cox shot three Leitrim points and Eileen Donaghue added a point while Clare responded with three Majella Griffin points and a point from Niamh Keane.
An Áine Kelly point before the break gave Clare a 0 – 5 to 0 – 4 interval lead but Ann Marie Cox converted a Leitrim free within two minutes of the restart, to return the game to stalemate.
Over the next fourteen minutes the lead changed hands on three occasions with Áine Kelly and Fiona Lafferty hitting Clare points while Majella Griffin added a goal, to put the Banner women ahead by a point.
Meanwhile in this spell Leitrim responded with well-taken a Michelle Reynolds goal and a point from Ann Marie Cox.
Following that Leitrim went five points up after Michelle Reynolds and Eileen Donaghue shot 48th and 49th minutes goals.
But then a Clare rally cut the Leitrim lead to the minimum before the finish with Marie Kelly firing to the net and adding a point for the Munster women while Majella Griffin also shot a point.
During this Clare onslaught Leitrim hit back with a point from Ann Marie Cox, which at the end proved just enough for the win.
Leitrim: Louise Loughlin, Catherine Holohan, Sinéad Brennan, Mary McKeon, Charlene Tyrell, Lorraine Brennan, Teresa Mylott, Maeve Quinn, Aisling Brennan, Anna Conlan, Sarah McLoughlin, Eimear McGlade, Ann Marie Cox, Eileen Donaghue, Michelle Reynolds. Subs Sinéad Quinn for McGlade (HT), Claire Plunkett for Conlan (43 mins.), McGlade for Plunkett (52 mins.).
Clare: Denise Walsh, Lorraine Kelly, Carmel Considine, Ciara Cleary, Sinéad Kelly, Jane Kennedy, Grace Lynch, Louise Henchy, Una Downes, Niamh Keane 0 – 1, Majella Griffin 1 – 4 (1f), Marie Kelly 1 – 1, Áine Kelly 0 – 2, Fiona Lafferty 0 – 1, Helen Quinn. Subs Michelle Delaney for Kennedy (38 mins.), Bernie Kelly for Quinn (53 mins.), Lorna Murphy for Downes (57 mins.).
Referee: Eileen Jones (Tyrone).
03-Sep-07 by PJ Leddy
The Late PJ Carroll RIP, Cavan and Leitrim GAA.30th October 2024 - 9:37 pm
Senior Championship highlights on TG4
GeneralThe highlights of the Senior Championship Final will be shown tonight at 8:30pm on TG4.
06-Sep-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Leitrim ladies feature on the double in Croke Park Finals
LadiesLeitrim supporters will have an opportunity to support two teams in the Ladies All Ireland Finals in Croke Park on 23rd September when Kiltubrids Naomi Lee and Linda Tighe line out for London in the Junior Final in the curtain raiser of the three match programme.
While Leitrim were defeating Clare on Saturday, Linda and Naomi were playing in the All Ireland junior semi final against Carlow in Swords and enjoyed a close 4-08 to 3-09 victory to qualify for the final against Kilkenny.
Both Linda and Naomi are no strangers to Leitrim ladies football and enjoyed long playing careers together with Leitrim until their move to London in recent years to study and where they are now both employed. They enjoyed considerable success with Leitrim and were part of the teams that won the Connacht Junior Championship in 1999 and the National Junior League of 2000.
The programme for the finals will be as follows:
05-Sep-07 by Patricia Bohan – Ladies PRO
Summerpride – Aughawillan – RTE 2 – Wednesday night
GeneralRTE to show Aughawillan on Summerpride on Tomorrow night (Wed, 5th Sept) @ 8.30 RTE 2
From RTE Website :
Programme 9: Aughawillan GAA Club in Co. Leitrim
Theres a saying in Aughawillan that, whenever a babys born in the parish, they always ask, "Is it a boy?". And well they might because Aughawillan is such a tiny parish (in a county that, itself, has a small population) that they need all the potential players they can get, and its the same for the ladies team.
The club was started in 1936, reached senior level in 1939, but suffered due to emigration and died out in 1963. In 1971 it was, again, revived and included players who had moved up to Dublin since 63. One such player is Frank Darcy who, with wife Phil, talks about how they managed, children in tow, travelling to Leitrim each weekend so he could continue to play.
Seán Ó Suilleabháin, a local historian, gives the history of Aughawillan, and also featured is Maeve Quinn, captain of the ladies football team.
The programme also looks at Leitrim county football on the back of the teams Connacht Football Final win the previous year against Mayo (in 1994) – a very special win for them. GAA All-Star Mickey Quinn and Tom Gannon (Leitrim Captain in 1927), talk about what its meant for the county.
Other contributors include: Patsy Prior, team coach; Pat Flanagan, club chairman; Syl McGovern, club secretary; Tommy Moran, Leitrim county board secretary and club member, Des Quinn.
Unfortunately, since this programme was first transmitted, both Syl McGovern and Tom Gannon have died.
04-Sep-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Coaching News
CoachingAll – Ireland Final
First this week we must congratulate our County Ladies team on reaching the All-Ireland intermediate final. Well done to all involved and best of luck in the final.
Under 14 School of Excellence
This squad held their last session on Saturday last in Kiltubrid GAA park. Leitrim senior captain John Mc Keon spoke to the squad about the demands and rewards of playing inter-County football. We would like to thank all members of this squad for the work and effort they put in over the past few months and look forward to meeting them next year as under 15 squad members. We would also like to thank the clubs who made their facilities available for our sessions. A number of this squad will take part in a blitz in on Saturday next and for those selected to travel the following are the bus routes and times.
Ballinamore 6.45am, Carrigallen 7.05am, Aughavas 7.15am, Mohill 7.30am, Dromod 7.40am, Annaduff 7.50am, Ck-on-Shannon (Landmark) 8.00am.
Kinlough 6.45am, Manorhamilton 7.05am, Drumkeerin 7.25am, Drumshanbo 7.45am, Ck-on-Shannon (Landmark) 8.00am.
Under 15 School of Excellence.
This squad has recommenced and will have a number of sessions before taking part in a blitz day in Castlebar on 29/09.
County Finals
Best of luck to the four teams involved in the County finals on Sunday next.
Hurling News
Under 14 Hurling Development Squad.
The next outing for this squad will be in the Veronica Connolly/Mickey Cunniffe tournament in Roscommon on 22/09. Details of the next training session will be in next weeks notes.
Under 16 Championship
Following the group stages of our under 16 club championship, Ballinamore and St.Marys have qualified for the final. No date as yet for the final but full details next week.
04-Sep-07 by Thomas Keenan
TG4 Ladies All Ireland Intermediate Semi-final
LadiesLeitrim 3 – 7
Clare 2 – 9
Leitrim battled determinedly to win Saturday evenings pulsating TG4 All Ireland Ladies intermediate championship semi-final over Clare by a point in Cavans Kingspan Breffni Park.
Second half goals by newcomers, Michelle Reynolds and Eileen Donaghue, provided Leitrims narrow victory platform and a place in the All Ireland final against Wexford in Croke Park on Sunday, September 23.
Following twenty-three minutes in the first half, it was level pegging on 0 – 4 all, with Clare getting on level terms after Leitrim had held a slight edge in the proceedings.
In this period Ann Marie Cox shot three Leitrim points and Eileen Donaghue added a point while Clare responded with three Majella Griffin points and a point from Niamh Keane.
An Áine Kelly point before the break gave Clare a 0 – 5 to 0 – 4 interval lead but Ann Marie Cox converted a Leitrim free within two minutes of the restart, to return the game to stalemate.
Over the next fourteen minutes the lead changed hands on three occasions with Áine Kelly and Fiona Lafferty hitting Clare points while Majella Griffin added a goal, to put the Banner women ahead by a point.
Meanwhile in this spell Leitrim responded with well-taken a Michelle Reynolds goal and a point from Ann Marie Cox.
Following that Leitrim went five points up after Michelle Reynolds and Eileen Donaghue shot 48th and 49th minutes goals.
But then a Clare rally cut the Leitrim lead to the minimum before the finish with Marie Kelly firing to the net and adding a point for the Munster women while Majella Griffin also shot a point.
During this Clare onslaught Leitrim hit back with a point from Ann Marie Cox, which at the end proved just enough for the win.
Leitrim: Louise Loughlin, Catherine Holohan, Sinéad Brennan, Mary McKeon, Charlene Tyrell, Lorraine Brennan, Teresa Mylott, Maeve Quinn, Aisling Brennan, Anna Conlan, Sarah McLoughlin, Eimear McGlade, Ann Marie Cox, Eileen Donaghue, Michelle Reynolds. Subs Sinéad Quinn for McGlade (HT), Claire Plunkett for Conlan (43 mins.), McGlade for Plunkett (52 mins.).
Clare: Denise Walsh, Lorraine Kelly, Carmel Considine, Ciara Cleary, Sinéad Kelly, Jane Kennedy, Grace Lynch, Louise Henchy, Una Downes, Niamh Keane 0 – 1, Majella Griffin 1 – 4 (1f), Marie Kelly 1 – 1, Áine Kelly 0 – 2, Fiona Lafferty 0 – 1, Helen Quinn. Subs Michelle Delaney for Kennedy (38 mins.), Bernie Kelly for Quinn (53 mins.), Lorna Murphy for Downes (57 mins.).
Referee: Eileen Jones (Tyrone).
03-Sep-07 by PJ Leddy
Leitrim Ladies in All Ireland Intermediate Final
LadiesCongrats to the Leitrim Ladies who won their All Ireland Semi final battle against Clare this evening in Breifni Park Cavan by 1 point. Final score Clare 2-09 Leitrim 3-07
Full report to follow.
01-Sep-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Coaching News
CoachingUnder 14 School of Excellence
The next session for this squad will take place on this Saturday in Kiltubrid GAA grounds commencing at 11.00am.Bus routes and times as per previous Saturdays. Members of this squad will travel to on Saturday 08/09 to take part in the Sean Purcell blitz.
Under 15 School of Excellence.
This squad has recommenced and will have a number of sessions before taking part in a blitz day in Castlebar on 29/09.
Hurling News
Under 14 Hurling Development Squad.
Our under 14 Hurling Development squad will take a break for a few weeks after last Saturdays blitz. Their next outing will be in the Veronica Connolly/Mickey Cunniffe in Roscommon on 22/09.
National Hurling Blitz weekend.
Last weekend we hosted the first under 14 C inter County hurling blitz. Six Counties took part and with the weather holding up we were treated to a great days hurling. In the end Louth overcame a gallant Longford in the final. We would like to congratulate all those who took part, our two referees and both Annaduff and St.Mary’s GAA clubs for the use of their facilities and the way they had their grounds prepared.
Under 16 Championship
Our Under 16 club championship continues this week with games taking place in Ballinamore and Manorhamilton. Remaining fixtures are listed below.
Tuesday 28/08 Ballinamore V Manorhamilton
St. Mary’s bye.
Thursday 30/08 St Mary’s V Ballinamore
Manorhamilton bye.
28-Aug-07 by Thomas Keenan
And then there were 2
Club FootballAfter the weekends action we now know the lineup for September 9th as Aughavas meet Drumreilly in the Intermediate County Final and Kiltubrid play St. Marys in the main event the Senior Championship. All four teams will relish the chance to be the first to lift their respective Championship Cups in the new stand.
The opening game on Saturday evening between Aughnasheelin and Aughavas was an entertaining event even though Aughavas controlled most of the game. Both teams started off well but Aughavas showed some of their class as they eventually put daylight between the sides with some lovely open football while making full use of the width of the field. With a good lead to their credit they made error of relaxing and allowed Aughnasheelin back into the game in the second half. The last quarter in particular was fast flowing as Aughnasheelin tried very hard but couldnt reel in the scores and with a penalty chance that went wide they finished 4 behind winners Aughavas. Final score: Aughnasheelin 0-09 Aughavas 1-10
Saturday evenings senior fare was a typical county semi final as St Marys locked horns with Carrigallen in a game the started off brightly but as it progressed Carrigallen were passed out by a dogged St. Marys team who were very determined to make it to the final. In a low Scóring first half St. Marys neutralised the potential of the Carrigallen forwards with good performances by James Glancy, Dermot Reynolds and Cassidy the half time score was 0-4 to 0-2 in favour of St. Marys. In the second half St. Marys were in control and with Carrigallen reduced to 14 men they didn t mount a sufficient attack. Final score Carrigallen 0-04 St. Marys 0-09
Yesterdays St. Marys – Drumreilly Intermediate semifinal ended in a Drumreilly win but they had their moments int he first half when St. Marys asked some serious questions of them. Drumreilly pulled away in the second half and it finished Drumreilly 1-14 St. Marys 0-11.
The last game in Pairc Sean for the weekend was the Senior clash between Bornacoola and Kiltubrid. This game brought back many memories of the 05 final and while the winners remained the same the score line was not near as dramatic. This was a very entertaining game for all spectators as the crowd got behind both teams and roar from the new stand was in line with the pace of the game. Kiltubrid opened the Scóring with a point on the 4th minute and that was it for 15 minutes as Bornacoola registered 4 unanswered points. Kiltubrid weatherd the Bornacoola period and hit a purple patch of their own as they registered 5 points without reply. Into injury time and Bornacoola leveled the scores with 2 points leaving all square at 6 points a piece for the interval.
The second half was end to end stuff without a score for 10 minutes when finally Kiltubrid registered a point, the first score of this half. Bornacoola drew level on the 14th minute and 6 minutes later Kiltubrid scored another point from play. Bornacoola answered again in the 22nd minute to bring it level for the last time. Kiltubrid held their nerve and on the 27th minute pulled 1 point in front. This was followed quickly by a point 1 minute later. Bornacoola tried hard but couldn t rein in Kiltubrid and with 3 minutes of injury time played the final score, a point, went to Kiltubrid. Final score Kiltubrid 0-11 Bornacoola 0-08.
27-Aug-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Semis and Reles
Club FootballPressure weekend for 8 teams as the last 4 in the Seniors and the Intermediates get down to the nitty gritty of the semi finals. Relegation looms for Intermediates Ballinaglera or Eslin in their playoff which is tomorrow evening at 7pm.
Intermediates:
Tomorrow evenings clash in the Intermediates between Aughnasheelin and Aughavas will be a mouth watering opening to the semis. Aughnasheelin are the surprise package in this competition with a big improvement this year compared to recent years. Aughavas are playing well at the moment and will have their hands full to contain this Aughnasheelin team, their experienced heads will be called on if they are to make it to the finals.
On Sunday evening its the favourites Drumreilly meeting St. Marys in another exciting enounter. The second string St. Marys team will be looking to upset the apple cart in this encounter that should draw a good crowd.
Seniors:
The first Senior semi clash is tomorrow evening between St. Marys and Carrigallen. Carrigallen have made a big impact on this years championship with their win over Melvin Gaels and are now in the position of underdogs as they take on the experienced St. Marys. St. Marys will be eager to go all the way this year and they will be calling on their county players to make a big impact to curtail the pacey Carrigallen squad.
The final semifinal of the weekend is the meeting of Kiltubrid and Bornacoola. This game will bring back memories of the final in 2005 for both teams when Kiltubrid ran out clear winners but its a new year and Bornacoola are the only team who to not lost a game to-date in this Championship. Midfield will have a bearing on this game as the County partnership for Bornacoola will be testing opposition for Kiltubrid.
Junior A has only one fixture which is the Quarterfinal replay of Mohill and St. Marys this game ended in a draw last weekend and the semis are expected to be played next weekend.
Junior B is now at Round 4 this weekend with 1 more round to go and Junior C has moved on to round two after the opening round last weekend. Both championships have 4 games each this weekend.
Best of luck to all teams participating this weekend.
24-Aug-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Recent Enquiries
GeneralIn recent days we have had requests to our Guestbook regarding League football and the promotion/ relegation from specific Championships. In each case the CCC have issed a reponse and the following are their responses:
League commencement:
"Clubs may expect league games to resume asap early in September. League games will resume when more teams are eliminated from Championships. As of yet with 5 championships on the go there are still 45/56 championship teams involved in competition over all grades."
Championships – Relegation & Promotion:
"In response to the query the answer is that in the event of St. Mary’s winning the IFC then there will be no promotion/relegation from SFC to IFC at the conclusion of the 2007 championships. At the conclusion of the JFCB and JFCC round robin stage the team in first place inÓgroup 1 will play the second placed team inÓgroup 2 in SF1 and the team in first place inÓgroup 2 will play the team in second place inÓgroup 1 in SF2. There will be no Quarter Finals. The teams that finish in fifth place inÓgroups 1 and 2 will play off to decide relegation fro JFCB to JFCC 2008."
23-Aug-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
All Ireland under 14 C hurling blitz
County HurlingThe All – Ireland under 14 C hurling blitz for weaker Counties will take place in Leitrim on Saturday 25th August 2007. Six Counties have confirmed their participation, Donegal, Fermanagh, Leitrim, Longford, Louth and Sligo.
Participating Counties have been drawn into two groups as follows.
Group 1 ….. 1. Donegal 2. Leitrim 3. Louth
Venue …….. St. Mary’s GAA park Ck – on – Shannon.
Venue …….. Annaduff GAA park ( On the N4 East, 10 min. drive from Ck – on – Shannon)
We would ask Counties playing in the first game to be at their venue not later than 10.30am.
Panels to consist of 24 players.
Full hurling rules except unlimited use of subs.
Final will be contested between the top team in each group.
Two points for a win, one for a draw. If teams finish level aggregate score will decide.
Light refreshments will be provided.
For further information please contact Thomas Keenan 087-6591049 or Kevin Brisco 087-9407063.
22-Aug-07 by Thomas Keenan
Coaching News
CoachingThe next session for this squad will take place on this Friday evening in Aughnasheelin GAA park commencing at 6.00pm. Bus routes and times as follows.
Ballinamore 3.45, Carrigallen 4.05, Aughavas 4.20, Cloone 4.30, Mohill 4.40, Dromod 4.50, Annaduff 5.00, Aughnasheelin 5.30.
Ballinamore 4.15, Kiltubrid 4.30, St.Mary’s 4.45, Leitrim 4.55, Drumshanbo 5.10, Aughnasheelin 5.30.
Kinlough 3.45, Manorhamilton 4.15, Dromahair 4.35, Drumkeerin 4.50, Drumshanbo 5.10, Aughnasheelin 5.30.
Our under 14 Hurling Development squad will take part in a blitz for weaker Counties on Saturday next. Full details will be given to all players at this weeks training session. For further information please contact, Kevin Brisco 087-9407063 or Bernard Murray 086-8042386.
This weekend of 25-26/08/07 has been designated National hurling Blitz weekend and Leitrim will host a blitz for weaker Counties at under 14 level. See next news item for both venues. Any one with some free time on Saturday should go along to either venue and check out some of the games.
This weeks hurling camp is taking place in Mohill and will be the final camp in the series. The camp will start at 10.00 am and will run for three days. There is no need to book for this camp, just turn up at the GAA park in Mohill.
Our under 16 club championship continues this week with games taking place in Ballinamore and Manorhamilton. Remaining fixtures are listed below.
Tuesday 21/08………. Ballinamore V St. Mary’s
Manorhamilton bye.
Thursday 23/08……… Manorhamilton V St. Mary’s
Ballinamore bye.
Tuesday 28/08………. Ballinamore V Manorhamilton
St. Mary’s bye.
From these games players will be selected to travel to Cavan to an under 16 blitz for weaker Counties on Saturday 25/08.
22-Aug-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO