Club Action this weekend

Club action this weekend sees Divisions 1 and 2 starting their first round of games.

The first [b]Division 2[/b] game is tonight at 7:15pm in Cloone (Under Lights) between Cloone and Aughavas.

The [b]Divison 1[/b] games are all scheduled for tomorrow evening at 6:30pm in 6 locations around the county.

Divison 1 – Round 1:
Melvin Gaels v Carrigallen
Allen Gaels v Kiltubrid
Bornacoola v Aughawillan
St. Caillins v St. Marys
Drumreilly v Mohill
Annaduff v Glencar/Manor

Two more of the division 2 games will be played tomorrow evening and the remainder on Sunday at 1pm.

Divison 2 – Round 1:
Fri, 20-April-07
Cloone v Aughavas

Sat, 21-April-07
Ballinaglera v Gortletteragh
Sean O Heslins v Aughnasheelin

Sun, 22-April-07
Glenfarne/Kilty v Annaduff
St. Marys v Glencar/Manor

[b]Division 5[/b] is well advanced and 4 games of round 6 are being played this weekend. Dromahaire are leading the pack on 11 points without having lost a game and 2 and 3rd place is between Fenagh-St. Caillins & Aughnasheelin who are both 3 points behind.

Sun, 22-April-07
Aughavas v Gortletteragh
Eslin v Drumreilly
Aughnasheelin v Kiltubrid
Dromahaire v Leitrim Gaels

 

 

20-Apr-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Latest Ladies News

Club League Round Up: Aughawillan and Cloone qualified for the Division 1 League final on Sunday last with wins over Mohill and Kiltubrid respectively. Aughawillan had to use all of their experience in the second half to overcome a determined Mohill challenge but in the end prevailed by a nine point margin on a 4-10 to 3-04 scoreline. Cloone had a more straightforward win as they also maintained their 100% record with a 3-17 to 1-7 away win at Kiltubrid. The final will be played on Sunday week 29th April. In Division 2 a 10.30am start for Ballinaglera in Annaduff seemed to suit both sets of forwards as Ballinaglera recorded a 6-12 to 4-9 win. Meanwhile St Josephs had to work hard to earn a three point win over Dromahair by 2-11 to 3-05 as St Marys were comprehensively defeated by an in form Glencar Manor team by 5-16 to 0-8. One game was played in Division 3 inÓgortlettragh where they entertained Sean O’Heslins. This was the closest game of the weekend and goals proved the difference between the teams as Gortlettragh prevailed on a 4-05 to 2-10 scoreline.

Division 3 Games Postponed: Round 3 of the Division 3 league has been postponed next week because of the number of players from the clubs involved in the All Ireland Schools final on Tuesday.

Annaduff Credit Union Under 14 Championship: Round 2 of the championship will take place next Saturday with all games at 12.00pm.

All Ireland Schools Final: Best of luck to the Ballinamore PPP in the All Ireland Junior C schools final on Tuesday next. The team make the short journey to Breffni Park in Cavan to take on St Catherines of Armagh with a throw in of 12 noon. All associated with ladies football in the county wish the girls well in their quest for All Ireland glory a proud day for ladies football in the county.

FUNdamentals Coaching: Twenty two participants took part in a one day coaching course in Drumshanbo on Saturday last. The six hour course consisted of four units including two practical sessions Good Coaching Practice, the ABC’s of Gaelic Football, Group Management & Child Protection and Coaching a Session. The course was facilitated by two NCDP tutors and enjoyed by all of the participants.

Strategic Planning: Connacht Council in association with the Provincial Development Officer Mary Beades, held a very successful Strategic Development Plan meeting on Thursday last in The Bush Hotel. The session was attended by over forty players, coaches, referees, team officials and county board officers and gave everyone the opportunity to discuss the future development of ladies football on a county and provincial basis.

Church Gate Collection: The annual collection for the Manorhamilton area will be held next weekend and all support is appreciated.

 

 

19-Apr-07 by Patricia Bohan – Ladies PRO

Scór Congress

Every three years the National Coiste Scór holds a congress at which motions for the betterment of Scór are discussed. This year a national congress will be held in July.

Leitrim Coiste Scór invites clubs to submit any motions which they think should be forwarded to the Scór Congress. Motions should be submitted by club secretaries to the Co Scór Rúnaí, Maire Mulvey before Friday 27 April. There will then be a County Scór meeting on 8 May to discuss any motions received.

InÓgeneral any proposals that would help to promote or develop Scór on a national basis would be welcome.

 

 

17-Apr-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Recent berevements

It was with regret and sadness we record the passing of Jim McNaughton (Dublin) and JohnÓgormley (Aughnasheelin) both lifelong supporters of Leitrim GAA. We wish to extend our sympathies to their respective families.

May they rest in peace.

 

 

15-Apr-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Division 2A Roundup

Roscommon will play in Division 2 next season of the Allianz National Football League after a dramatic Division 2A success at Offalys expense in Tullamore on Sunday.

Ger HenÓghan had an outstanding game for the Rossies, hitting 1-3 in the opening period and 2-5 in all, as the Connacht mens goalScóring ability won the day.

Niall McNamee was inÓgood Scóring form for the Faithful in the opening period, at the end of which they enjoyed a lead of 0-11 to 1-5.

Cathal Creggs goal on 47 minutes and Enda Kennys ten minutes later were crucial for Roscommon, with Kennys coming two minuts after Neville Coughlan had scored the hosts only major.

McNamee hit 0-6 in all but it wasn t enough.

[b]Monaghan finish top of Division 2A, winning all seven of their games, after edging Leitrim by 1-14 to 2-10 in Cloone.[/b]

Ciaran Hanrattys goal helped the Farney men to a half-time lead of 1-6 to 0-6; however, Barry Prior and Declan Maxwell both hit second-half majors to give Leitrim hope.

Longford were comfortable 2-10 to 0-10 victors at Clares expense at Pearse Park. They finish third in 2A.

London, meanwhile, trounced Carlow by 4-11 to 1-7 in Ruislip, but still stay bottom – narrowly – on points difference.

 

 

15-Apr-07 by GAA.ie

Parking and ticket availability for Cloone

Important announcements from Leitrim GAA regarding parking and ticket availability for Cloone:

1. There has been a very steady sale of Tickets during the week. The remaining tickets will be on sale at the grounds tomorrow.

2. There will be additional parking areas made available in the vacinity of Cloone football pitch.

Please come along and support the Leitrim Team.

 

 

14-Apr-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

BUSH HOTEL – New Website Sponsor

Leitrim GAA are delighted to announce that the BUSH HOTEL Carrick-on-Shannon are the new official sponsors of this website.

This website continues to grow from strength to strength with visitor numbers increasing weekly and the BUSH HOTEL recognise this and are delighted to be associated with its success.

Leitrim GAA would like to thank the Management and Staff of the BUSH HOTEL for their sponsorship.

 

 

14-Apr-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Coiste na nÓg – Underage structures Review

Arising from the decision of the Coiste na nÓg A.G.M. to establish a Committee to examine all underage structures in the County a committee has now been established comprising of the following members John Joe Beirne, Ciallian Ellis, Sean Kennedy, Sean McGoldrick, Paddy O Connor and Diarmuid Sweeney.

This committee is currently examining all underage structures with particular reference to the following:

Timing of games
Amalgamations
Pitch size
Dates and timing of competitions
County teams/Involvement in
Any other concerns your Club may have

[b]It is vitally important that all underage Mentors make their views known and have their input into this process.[/b]
Kindly discuss your Clubs concerns, views opinions etc. with your club mentors/Managers in advance and attend at the appointed time and venue as listed below to inform this committee. A Maximum of 3 members per Club may attend.

Tuesday 24th April 2007 Commercial Hotel, Ballinamore
Sean OHeslins 7.30pm
Aughnasheelin 7.45pm
Drumreilly/Aughawillian 8pm
Fenagh/StCallians 8.15pm
Cloone 8.30pm
Aughavas 8.45pm
Carrigallen 9.00pm

Wedensday 25th April 2007 Bush Hotel, Carrick on Shannon.
St Marys 7.30pm
Leitrim Gaels 7.45pm
Allen Gaels 8.00pm
Kiltubrid 8.15pm
Annaduff 8.30pm
Bornacoola 8.45pm
Eslin 9.00pm
Mohill 9.15pm
Gortletteragh 9.30pm

Thursday 26th April 2007 Bee Park Centre, Manorhamilton
Glencar/Manorhamilton 7.30pm
Glenfarne 7.45pm
St Osnatts 8.00pm
Dromahair 8.15pm
Drumkeerin 8.30pm
Ballinaglera 8.45pm
Melvin Gaels 9.00pm

 

 

13-Apr-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

First Ready Steady Play programme a big success

I learned that any little bit of help is appreciated. Don t be afraid to offer a hand.

This is a quote from one of the 33 new volunteers who participated in Ready..Steady..Play, the new volunteer recruitment programme of the Ladies Gaelic Football Association.

Leitrim was host to the delivery of the first Ready..Steady..Play Programme. Three courses took place over the weekend of the 31st March with 4 clubs represented; Sean O Heslins (Ballinamore), Cloone, St. Josephs and Gortletteragh. Thirty three new volunteers participated in the programme which proved a huge success among both the new volunteers and current mentors within the clubs.

A number of courses will take place throughout Leitrim over the coming weeks, which should prove beneficial to the preparations of the host of Feile Peil na nÓg 2007.

For full story and photos check out [link= “www.ladiesgaelic.ie/news/newnews1923.htm “]here[/link]

 

 

12-Apr-07 by Patricia Bohan – Ladies PRO

Are you on a Team ?

We will be publishing the initial list of names of those who are on our Fundraiser Teams NEXT WEEK. These individuals are members of one of the Gold, Silver, Bronze, Green, Yellow and White Teams. We have had an excellent response so far but we know that many more intend joining.

The Stand is at an advanced stage and final payments will be pending over the coming few months. We are anxious to ensure that we have all our costs are covered without recourse to costly financial loans.

This list of names will be published here on the website in the coming weeks and in local press.

[b]If you intend joining a team and have not yet done so then please ensure your donation is made to the County Board immediately and ensure that the yellow Donation form is fully completed. The form is already partially completed and you must add some final details.[/b]

[link= “www.leitrimgaa.ie/Donation_Tax%20Relief_Form847A.pdf “]You can download the form here [/link]

 

 

11-Apr-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Ticket info for Sunday – Leitrim v Monaghan

Round 7 of the the Allianz National Football League between Leitrim and Monaghan is fixed for Cloone on this Sunday at 3:30pm.

This game is an ALL ticket game. Tickets will be available through your local Club secretary from tomorrow (Wednesday) onwards.

The price of tickets is:

Adult: €10
Student: €5
OAP: €5
Juvenile (U16s): €3

Reminder that entry for all spectators is by Ticket only.

 

 

10-Apr-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Round 7 – What if

Here are 15 of the possible permutations as we head for the finale of Divison 2A !

After the conclusion of Round 7 teams in first (Monaghan confirmed) and second places will contest League Semi-Final and earn place in Division 2 2008. Teams in third and fourth places will have qualified for Division 3 2008 and teams in fifth-eight places will be in Division 4 2008 and play in Tommy Murphy Cup 2007.

[b]1.[/b] If Leitrim and Roscommon both win next Sunday, score difference will decide second and third, at the moment Leitrim are four points behind Roscommon.

[b]2.[/b] If Leitrim and Roscommon both draw Roscommon will finish second and Leitrim third on score difference.

[b]3.[/b] If Leitrim draw and Roscommon lose Leitrim will finish second.

[b]4.[/b] If there are wins for Monaghan, Roscommon and Clare next weekend, Offaly, Longford, Carlow and London will play in TM Cup and Division 4 2008. Leitrim and Clare will play in Qualifiers 2007 and League Division 3 2008, with Monaghan and Roscommon playing in Division 2 2008.

[b]5.[/b] If there are wins for Offaly, Longford and Monaghan, then Roscommon, Leitrim, Longford and Offaly will be tied on eight points each and playoffs will be required to decide who qualifies for Division 2(one team), Division 3(two teams) and Division 4(one team) from among these four.

[b]6.[/b] If all three games finish level, Roscommon will finish second, Leitrim third and playoffs will be required to separate Longford/Clare/Offaly to decide one reaming place in Division 3 2008 and two remaining places in Division 4 2008 and TM Cup 2007

[b]7.[/b] If Offaly/Roscommon and Longford/Clare matches are both drawn then Leitrim will finish second if victorious over Monaghan, with Roscommon finishing third and playoffs will be required to decide the separation of Clare, Longford and Offaly

[b]8.[/b] If Offaly/Roscommon and Longford/Clare matches are both drawn then Leitrim will finish third if losing/drawing versus Monaghan, with Roscommon finishing second on score difference in the event of a Leitrim draw and playoffs will be required to decide the separation of Clare, Longford and Offaly.

[b]9.[/b] If Longford/Clare draw and there are wins for Leitrim and Offaly, then Leitrim will finish second, Roscommon/Offaly third/fourth with Clare, Longford, Carlow and London playing in Division 4 2008 and TM Cup 2007.

[b]10.[/b] If Longford/Clare draw and there are wins for Monaghan and Offaly, then Leitrim, Roscommon and Offaly will be tied for second place and playoffs will be required to determine the remaining one place in Division 2 and the two remaining places in Division 3 with Clare, Longford, Carlow and London playing in Division 4 2008 and TM Cup 2007.

[b]11.[/b] If Offaly/Roscommon draw and there are wins for Leitrim and Longford then Leitrim will finish second, Roscommon third, Longford fourth with Offaly, Clare, Carlow and London playing in TM Cup 2007 and Division 4 2008

[b]12.[/b] If Offaly/Roscommon draw and there are wins for Monaghan and Longford then Leitrim will finish fourth, Longford third, Roscommon second and Monaghan first with Offaly, Clare, Carlow and London playing in TM Cup 2007 and Division 4 2008.

[b]13.[/b] If Offaly/Roscommon draw and there are wins for Leitrim and Longford then Leitrim will finish second, Roscommon third, Longford fourth with Offaly, Clare, Carlow and London playing in TM Cup 2007 and Division 4 2008.

[b]14.[/b] If there are wins for Monaghan, Longford and Roscommon: Monaghan & Roscommon in Div. 2 with Leitrim and Longford in Division 3 2008 and the remainder in Division 4.

[b]15.[/b] If there are wins for Monaghan, Clare and Roscommon, Monaghan and Roscommon will play in Division 2 2008, Leitrim and Clare will play in Division 3 2008 with Longford, Offaly, Carlow and London playing in TM Cup 2007 and Division 4 2008.

Most of the possible combinations of results are included above. Overall the positionÓgoing into the last round would suggest that the best possible scenario for Leitrim is that a win/draw next Sunday will guarantee at least Division 3 football in 2008 with the possibility of a Division 2 League semi-final on Saturday week and Division 2 2008 depending on the combination of the Leitrim/Monaghan and Offaly/Roscommon results.

The worst possible scenario after the combination of the results of all of the games next weekend is that Leitrim will be guaranteed at least a playoff to decide the remaining places in Divisions 3 & 4 2008 and the last place in the TM Cup. See Permutations 5 & 10 above.

The 2008 League Divisions will look as follows:

Division One
Donegal, Mayo, Kerry, Tyrone, Galway, Kildare, Derry, Laois

Division Two
Dublin, Cork, Westmeath, Armagh, Cavan, Meath, Monaghan
& [b]One[/b] from Roscommon/Leitrim/Longford/Offaly/Clare

Division Three
Limerick, Fermanagh, Louth, Down, Wexford, Sligo
& [b]Two[/b] from Roscommon/Leitrim/Longford/Offaly/Clare

Division Four
Carlow, London, Wicklow, Antrim, Tipperary, Waterford
& [b]Two[/b] from Roscommon/Leitrim/Longford/Offaly/Clare

All to play for on Super Sunday April 15, 2007!!

 

 

10-Apr-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO