Coaching News

 

All – 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

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

Leitrim Ladies in All Ireland Intermediate Final

Congrats 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

Under 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

After 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

Pressure 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

In 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

All – Ireland under 14 C hurling blitz

The 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.

  
Group 2 ….. 1. Sligo    2. Fermanagh    3. Longford.

Venue …….. Annaduff GAA park ( On the N4 East, 10 min. drive from Ck – on – Shannon)

 
 
Time table and match schedule.

We would ask Counties playing in the first game to be at their venue not later than 10.30am.

 
11.00 am ….. 1 v 2
12.10 pm ….. 2 v 3
 1.20 pm ….. 3 v 1
 3.00 pm ….. Final – Weather permitting (venue to be confirmed)
 
 
Rules and conditions.
 

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.

 
Further Information.

For further information please contact Thomas Keenan 087-6591049 or Kevin Brisco 087-9407063.

 

 

22-Aug-07 by Thomas Keenan

Coaching News

Under 14 School of Excellence

The 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.

 
Hurling News
 
Under 14 Hurling Development Squad.

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.

 
National Hurling Blitz weekend.

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.

 
Summer camps.

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.

 
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 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.

 Thursday 30/08……… St Mary’s V Ballinamore
                                         Manorhamilton 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

Ladies All Ireland Semi Final – venue

The fixtures have been confirmed for the semi finals of the Ladies All Ireland Intermediate and Senior Championship as follows:

SATURDAY 25th August, 2007 in Portlaoise TG4 Intermediate Championship Semi-final Tipperary v Wexford at 5.15pm TG4 Senior Ladies Football Championship Semi-final Cork v Laois at 7.00pm

SATURDAY 1st September, 2007 in Kingspan Breffni Pk, Cavan TG4 Intermediate Championship Semi-final Clare v Leitrim at 5.15pm

TG4 Senior Ladies Football Championship Semi-final Mayo v Tyrone at 7.00pm

All Games live on TG4

 

 

 

20-Aug-07 by Patricia Bohan – Ladies PRO

Leitrim face Clare in All Ireland Intermediate Semi Final

The draw for the ladies All Ireland semi finals took place on Saturday evening following completion of the last of the quarter final games. Leitrim were the first name out of the pot and were drawn against Clare while Tipperary face Wexford in the other semi final.  While the fixtures and venues will be confirmed on Monday night, Wexford had requested that their game be played on 25th August due to the involvement of a number of players in the All Ireland Senior Camogie final. Leitrim will therefore face Clare on Saturday 1st September in a double header with Mayo v Tyrone or Cork v Laois in the Senior semi finals. All of the semi finals will be live on TG4 with a 5.30pm throw in for the Intermediate games and a 7.15pm start for the senior games.

 

 

20-Aug-07 by Patricia Bohan – Ladies PRO

Weekend Previews- Group Stages Replays and Relegation battles

(We hope to have the fixtures for the Senior and Intermediate semi finals confirmed by tomorrow morning.)

The Senior relegation battles commence tomorrow evening as Allen Gaels meet Fenagh St. Caillins and Aughawillan meet Glencar/Manorhamilton. The losers of these games play against each other to determine who gets dropped to Intermediate for the 2008 Championship.

In the Intermediates the story is similar as Eslin play Dromahaire and on Sunday evening Ballinaglera play Glencar/Manor. As with the Seniors the losers of these games play against each other to determine who gets dropped a level for the 2008 Championship.

Last weeks postponed Intermediate Quarter final is between Drumkeerin and Aughavas is set for Pairc Sean tomorrow evening at 5pm while in Cloone its the replay of Aughnasheelin and Gortletteragh.

The Junior A championship is now at quarter final stage and the four fixtures are:
(Saturday) Carrigallen v Melvin Gaels, Mohill v St. Marys, (Sunday) Annaduff v Gortletteragh, Allen Gaels v Sean OHeslins

Junior B is at Round 3 of 5 rounds and with one game already played on thursday evening the remainÓgames will played this evening (Allen Gaels v Annaduff) and on Sunday afternoon: Dromahaire v Mohill, Cloone v Aughnasheelin.

Junior C this opens this Saturday evening with St. Osnatts v Bornacoola while the 3 other games are on Sunday afternoon. This competition as with the Junior B take on the format of the other championships with 5 Group rounds before moving to the knock out stages of the Quarterfinals. On Sunday its: Gortletteragh v Leitrim Gaels, Sean O Heslins v Eslin, Glenfarne/Kilty v Kiltubrid.

 

 

17-Aug-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO