Manorhamilton has become the choice venue for Leitrim Scór Finals and it was another great occasion on Saturday last with a full house and great entertainment for the audience. Five clubs shared the list of winners with Glencar/Manorhamilton, Aughnasheelin, Bornacoola getting two each and Dromahair and St Caillin’s one each.
Rince Foirne
Bornacoola, St Mary’s and Glencar/Manorhamilton were the contenders and the old reliables, Glencar/Manorhamilton, won again with Ciara Flynn, Amanda Sweeney, Nicole O’Hara, Louise Loughlin, Emmet McMorrow, Michael J Rooney, Aidan McLoughlin and Shane Connaire doing the dancing.
Amhranaíocht Aonair
Dromahair, Sean O’Heslins, Leitrim Gaels and Aughnasheelin were represented in Solo Singing and Aughnasheelin’s Sinéad Egan won the Leitrim title for the fourth time in recent years.
Ceol Uirlise
There were three groups in the music, Aughnasheelin Dromahair and Bornacoola. Dromahair’s group of Sean Conlan, Stephen McInerney, Ann Conlan, Brid Donaghue and Noel McMahon repeated their success of two years ago.
Aithriseoireacht
There were new faces in this competition with Bornacoola, Aughawillan, St Osnatts and Glencar/Manorhamilton involved and a new winner with Louise Staunton winning for Bornacoola. Thus Bornacoola retained the title won last year by Aidan Dockery.
Bailéad Ghrúpa
After their victory in the All Ireland Finals in Killarney last year, Aughnasheelin had just there of last year’s group on stage: Brendan Sammon, Sinéad Egan and Síle McNulty. This year they were joined by Fiona and Shane McNulty and they won again ahead of Bornacoola, St Mary’s and Glencar/Manorhamilton.
Trath na gCeist
One has to back as far as 1989 to find any club other than Bornacoola and Sean O’Heslins winning the Question Time. Since O’Heslins faded off the scene Bornacoola are now the strongest in the question time and they won well ahead of St Caillin’s, Glencar/Manorhamilton and St Mary’s. Bornacoola’s team was: Aidan Dockery, Liam Rabbitt and Fergal MacGiolla
Nuachleas
This was probably the most exciting competition of the night with four very original and well constructed acts from Aughnasheelin, St Caillins, Bornacoola and Dromahair. Fenagh, with their All Ireland experience from two years ago to boost them were worthy winners again. Their actors were: T P McLoughlin, Betty Doonan, Séamus Mollaghan, Shane O’Rourke, Kevin Doonan, Martin Doonan, Eileen Doonan and Maureen McLoughlin.
Rince Seit
There was good entertainment here also with Bornacoola, last years winners, Glencar/Manorhamilton, Aughnasheelin and St Caillins involved. The winners were Glencar/Manorhamilton.
Club of the Year
The award went again to Bornacoola, as they were the only club to enter in all eight competitions at the semi final stage. The award was presented by Gerry McGovern, Cathaoirleach of the Co Board to Martina Hackett, Bornacoola’s Scór Officer. The whole night was under the excellent control of Fear a Tí; Sean Mac Suibhne.
Connacht Finals
The Connacht Finals are in Ballinamore Community Centre on Saturday next starting promptly at 6.00pm. There will undoubtedly be a full house in Ballinamore so supporters are advised to be there early.
25-Mar-07 by S O S
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Leitrim Scór Finals
ScórManorhamilton has become the choice venue for Leitrim Scór Finals and it was another great occasion on Saturday last with a full house and great entertainment for the audience. Five clubs shared the list of winners with Glencar/Manorhamilton, Aughnasheelin, Bornacoola getting two each and Dromahair and St Caillin’s one each.
Rince Foirne
Bornacoola, St Mary’s and Glencar/Manorhamilton were the contenders and the old reliables, Glencar/Manorhamilton, won again with Ciara Flynn, Amanda Sweeney, Nicole O’Hara, Louise Loughlin, Emmet McMorrow, Michael J Rooney, Aidan McLoughlin and Shane Connaire doing the dancing.
Amhranaíocht Aonair
Dromahair, Sean O’Heslins, Leitrim Gaels and Aughnasheelin were represented in Solo Singing and Aughnasheelin’s Sinéad Egan won the Leitrim title for the fourth time in recent years.
Ceol Uirlise
There were three groups in the music, Aughnasheelin Dromahair and Bornacoola. Dromahair’s group of Sean Conlan, Stephen McInerney, Ann Conlan, Brid Donaghue and Noel McMahon repeated their success of two years ago.
Aithriseoireacht
There were new faces in this competition with Bornacoola, Aughawillan, St Osnatts and Glencar/Manorhamilton involved and a new winner with Louise Staunton winning for Bornacoola. Thus Bornacoola retained the title won last year by Aidan Dockery.
Bailéad Ghrúpa
After their victory in the All Ireland Finals in Killarney last year, Aughnasheelin had just there of last year’s group on stage: Brendan Sammon, Sinéad Egan and Síle McNulty. This year they were joined by Fiona and Shane McNulty and they won again ahead of Bornacoola, St Mary’s and Glencar/Manorhamilton.
Trath na gCeist
One has to back as far as 1989 to find any club other than Bornacoola and Sean O’Heslins winning the Question Time. Since O’Heslins faded off the scene Bornacoola are now the strongest in the question time and they won well ahead of St Caillin’s, Glencar/Manorhamilton and St Mary’s. Bornacoola’s team was: Aidan Dockery, Liam Rabbitt and Fergal MacGiolla
Nuachleas
This was probably the most exciting competition of the night with four very original and well constructed acts from Aughnasheelin, St Caillins, Bornacoola and Dromahair. Fenagh, with their All Ireland experience from two years ago to boost them were worthy winners again. Their actors were: T P McLoughlin, Betty Doonan, Séamus Mollaghan, Shane O’Rourke, Kevin Doonan, Martin Doonan, Eileen Doonan and Maureen McLoughlin.
Rince Seit
There was good entertainment here also with Bornacoola, last years winners, Glencar/Manorhamilton, Aughnasheelin and St Caillins involved. The winners were Glencar/Manorhamilton.
Club of the Year
The award went again to Bornacoola, as they were the only club to enter in all eight competitions at the semi final stage. The award was presented by Gerry McGovern, Cathaoirleach of the Co Board to Martina Hackett, Bornacoola’s Scór Officer. The whole night was under the excellent control of Fear a Tí; Sean Mac Suibhne.
Connacht Finals
The Connacht Finals are in Ballinamore Community Centre on Saturday next starting promptly at 6.00pm. There will undoubtedly be a full house in Ballinamore so supporters are advised to be there early.
25-Mar-07 by S O S
Galway convincing winners in U21 Championship
Club FootballGalway ran out convincing winners in a game that Leitrim were chasing from the throw-in. Galways pace and dominance in midfield were the main factors in this rescheduled Championship encounter in Duggan Park, Ballinasloe.
From the off Galway applied the pressure and led 0-3 to 0-2 after 10 minutes. Leitrims goalie Conor Daly had his part to play with 3 excellent saves in the first half. The score at half time was 0-8 to Leitrims 0-3. While there was only 5 points between the sides the Galway team were just getting into their stride.
The Leitrim defence were under pressure for the most of the game and none more so than in the second half. After 10 minutes in with 2 more points in the bag Galway scored their first goal and this put daylight between the teams. Galways dominace took over and they scored a total of 3-12 in the second half to Leitrims 3 points.
The final whistle couldn t come soon enough for Leitrim as the final result read:
Galway 3-20 Leitrim 0-6
Galway now proceed to meet Mayo in the Semifinal next weekend.
Leitrim U21 Panel:
Conor Daly
Niall McGovern
Stephen Feeney
Shane LoughlinÓgary Reynolds
Liam Ferguson
Colm Clarke
Ronan O Gallachoir
Brendan Guckian
Christopher McGowan
Emlyn Mulligan
Conor Sheridan
David O Connor
Robert Lowe
Fergal Clancy
Anthony Mulvey
Jason Conroy
Anthony McDonald
David Charles
Conor Mcloughlin
Brian Mulvey
James Earley
Darren Sweeney
Ronan Mulvey
Damien McGuinness
Karl Ward
Gerard McGovern
Niall Doonan
Ronan Kennedy
Dermot Reynolds
24-Mar-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Coaching news
Coaching[b]March Workshops[/b]
Saturday March 24th.
[b]Exercises for Goalkeepers 12 16 yrs[/b]
This workshop will demonstrate exercises for developing Goalkeeping skills. It is the first workshop to concentrate on this very important area of our game. All coaches, no matter what age group you are working with should attend, along with all Goalkeepers. This workshop will be given by Mick O’Shea, the current goalkeeping coach to the Kerry senior team. The workshop, weather permitting, will take place in Allen Gaels GAA grounds Drumshanbo, commencing at 10.30 am.
[b]April Workshops[/b]
Monday April 2nd.
[b]Developing Hurling Skills[/b]
Paudi Butler and Damien Coleman will conduct this practical workshop on developing hurling skills. It is hoped that this workshop can be held out doors but we will confirm both time and venue next week.
Friday April 7th
[b]Fundamentals Development Prog.[/b]
This is the re-fixed date for this programme which had to be cancelled earlier in March. This workshop will look at ways of developing in our children, the fundamentals of our games and should be attended by all those working with children from the ages six to ten.
Full details of time and venue in next weeks news..
[b]Under 10 Blitz [/b]
The first series of under 10 Blitz are scheduled, weather permitting, for April 7th and 14th. We will include a go-games station at each venue to advise coaches on all aspects of go-games. The following are the groupings and dates.
April 7th
Aughnasheelin, Cloone, Aughavas, Kiltubrid and Bornacoola.
Drumreilly/Aughawillan, Carrigallen, Sean O’Heslin’s, Fenagh and Gortletteragh.
April 14th.
Allen Gaels, Mohill, St. Marys, Annaduff and Leitrim Gaels.
Manorhamilton, Melvin Gaels, Dromahair, Drumkeerin and Glenfarne Kilty.
Any club not listed above who have an under 10 team this year, please contact Thomas Keenan 087-6591049 and we will fit you in. Clubs are also reminded that they must register their under 10 team, on their club registration form submitted to the County secretary Declan Bohan for insurance purposes.
[b]Vhi Cul Camp Launch[/b]
Due to the refixing of the Under 21 game v Galway for next Saturday, we have put back the launch of this years Vhi Cul camps till after the Leitrim V Carlow game in Cloone on Sunday. The new Kit for 2007 will be on display at this launch.
[b]Vhi Cul Camps Application Forms[/b]
Parents and children should note that we hope to have application forms for this years camps will be in the Schools before the Easter break. Thankfully this years forms are Family forms, therefore one form will be sufficient for each household and the dates and venues for all Leitrim Vhi Cul camps will be listed on the forms, this I am sure will be welcomed by all parents.
21-Mar-07 by Thomas Keenan
Leitrim v Sligo – Hurling report
Club HurlingLeitrim 3 5
Sligo 2 8
A goal by sub James McGreal just before the end gave Leitrim a share of the spoils in an exciting derby showdown with neighbours, Sligo in Ballinamore on Sunday.
A very heavy snow shower after 7 minutes in the second forced a cessation in play for a 6 minute spell when both teams were sent to their dugouts by Referee Alan Kelly.
Leitrim were very impressive in the opening quarter and grabbed a seven point’s lead, thanks largely to goals from Sean Walsh and Michael Burns.
But the Yeats County were back in contention by the interval and only trailed by the minimum after Niall Cadden and Colm Crowley found the Leitrim net in turn.
Mark Burke put over three Sligo frees from 60 yards and Liam Reidy converted a 25 metre free, to level matters by the 72 minute.
After that Burke found the range from further Sligo frees, to put his side three points in front as the final whistle approached.
The goal by sub James McGreal in extra time gave Leitrim a share of the spoils goal in extra time by Leitrim divided the spoils.
Leitrim: A. O’Shea, M. Reilly, N. Glancy, M. Dolan, S. Feeney, J. Keane, V. McDermott, C. Cunniffe 0 4, S. Walsh 1 0, B. Murray, F. Carroll, D. Poniard, M. Burns 1 1, J. Glancy, P McWeeney. Subs J. McGreal 1 0 for Murray (71m.)
Sligo: E. Lonergan, F. Coyne, F. Hayes, R, Haughey, R. Cox, M. Burke 0 7, K. Raymond, D. Burke, L. Reidy, E. Gallagher, M. Fitzsimons 0 1, M. Gilmartin, C. Crowley 1 0, P. Quinn, N. Cadden 1 0. Subs M. Shelly for Quinn (53m.), D. Collery for Gallagher (55m.), L. Cadden for N. Cadden (61m.), M. Murphy for Haughey (75m.).
Referee: A. Kelly (Galway).
20-Mar-07 by PJ Leddy
U21 Game postponed – Update
Club FootballUnbelieveable as it may seem the U21 game was called off within 1 hour of throw-in. This is the 3rd time a Leitrim teams fixture has called at an away venue, twice inÓgalway and once in Ruislip. In fact it could be argued that it is the 4th time considering this weekends fixture change for the Seniors against London.
It is believed that heavy rainfall since 10:30am this morning is the cause of the postponement.
Refixture announced for next Saturday (24th March) at 3:30pm in Ballinasloe.
17-Mar-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
New Divisons 3 & 4
Club FootballThe rearranged fixtures for Divisions 3 & 4 are now online. Division 3 is now a 9 team configuration and Division 4 contains 13 teams.
17-Mar-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Change of venue for County Minors
Coiste na nÓgThe county minor game between Leitrim and Sligo is switched from Drumshanbo to Cloone. The throw-in remains at 5pm tomorrow evening (Saturday).
16-Mar-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Leitrim v Dublin venue confirmed for St Brigids GA
LadiesThe game has a 2.00pm throw in and will be eagerly anticipated by both teams who are safely thrugh to the quarter finals of Division 2. Despite a defeat in their opening game against Sligo, Dublin have bounced back with wins against Limerick and Clare. A win for either team would theoretically set up an easier quarter final draw but will have to await the final day results to know who their opponents will be. All that is certain at this time is that a defeat for Leitrim will see them finish fourth in Section 2A and face undefeated Tipperary have finished top of Section 2B. With the Leitrim mens game on Sunday in Newbridge now deferred we invite all Leitrim supporters in Dublin to support the ladies team in St Brigids.
15-Mar-07 by Patricia Bohan – Ladies PRO
London Appeal Successful
Club FootballThe GAA have confirmed that an appeal by the London County Committee against the re-fixing of their Division 2a Allianz football league game against Leitrim at a neutral venue on Sunday next has been successful.
This means that Sunday’s game, scheduled for Newbridge, has now been postponed. A date for the re-fixture has yet to be agreed.
14-Mar-07 by GAA
Changes to Divisons 3 and 4
Club FootballFollowing a request by Aughawillan Club to the County Board committee on Monday night there will be a change to the make up of Divisons 3 and 4.
Aughawillan have been placed in Division 3 for the last number of years but they felt that Division 4 would be better suited to that team. They put a proposal forward to allow their team to be regraded into Division 4. This proposal was presented to Club delegates at last Mondays County board meeting. Their proposal was carried and the current structure of Division 3 (10 teams) and Divison 4 (12 Teams) will change to a new 9 Team Divison 3 and a 13 team Divison 4.
This change will necessitate the abandonment of the current fixtures for Divisons 3 & 4 and the redrawing of new fixtures. It is expected that a new plan of fixtures for both Divisions will be announced this coming weekend. It is also expected that Divison 4 will commence on weekend of 24/25 Marta while the Division 3 start date will commence as previously expected on the following weekend – 31 Marta/01 Aibrean.
14-Mar-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Coaching news
CoachingMarch Workshops
Thursday March 15th
[b]SAQ and general fitness drills.[/b]
Martin McGrath will give a practical demonstration of SAQ fitness drills and general fitness exercises. This workshop will offer coaches some fresh ideas on the use of SAQ equipment in team preparation. It will take place in the Sports Complex Ck on Shannon on Thursday evening 15/03, commencing at 8 pm.
Saturday March 24th
[b]Exercises for Goalkeepers 12 16 yrs.[/b]
This workshop will demonstrate exercises for developing Goalkeeping skills. It is the first workshop to concentrate on this very important area of our game. All coaches, no matter what age group you are working with should attend, along with all Goalkeepers. This workshop will be given by Mick O’Shea, the current goalkeeping coach to the Kerry senior team. Due to the poor weather conditions of late we are unable to confirm a venue at the moment, but will do so in next weeks Coaching News.
[b]Under 10 Blitz [/b]
The first series of under 10 Blitz are scheduled, weather permitting, for April 7th and 14th. We will include a go-games station at each venue to advise coaches on all aspects of go-games. The following are the groupings and dates.:
April 7th.
Aughnasheelin, Cloone, Aughavas, Kiltubrid and Bornacoola.
Drumreilly/Aughawillan, Carrigallen, Sean O’Heslin’s, Fenagh and Gortletteragh.
April 14th.
Allen Gaels, Mohill, St. Marys, Annaduff and Leitrim Gaels.
Manorhamilton, Melvin Gaels, Dromahair, Drumkeerin and Glenfarne Kilty.
Any club not listed above who have an under 10 team this year, please contact Thomas Keenan 087-6591049 and we will fit you in. Clubs are also reminded that they must register their under 10 team, on their club registration form submitted to the County secretary Declan Bohan.
[b]Vhi Cul Camp Launch[/b]
The County launch of our 2007 Vhi Cul camps will now take place on the Saturday 24/03, at the workshop for goalkeepers given by Mick O’ Shea.
[b]Hurling Coach[/b]
Leitrim GAA have appointed Mr. Kevin Brisco from Galway, to the position of Hurling Coach, with responsibility for the development of School coaching. Club hurling, summer camps and County development squads. Kevin will also work with the County hurling committee with a view to increasing participation at all levels. Kevin will be with us till the end of October. We wish him all the best in his new role.
13-Mar-07 by Thomas Keenen
Longford v Leitrim
Club FootballLongford 1-14
Leitrim 0-10
Longford collected another two points in their bid to reach the knock-out stages of Division 2 when they came from behind to beat neighbours Leitrim at Pearse Park.
A second-half fisted goal from Brian KavanÓgh proved the turning point, leaving Longford in a 1-10 to 0-8 lead, and four more points followed – three from Paul Barden – as they ran out convincing winners.
Leitrim began the better side, racing into a 0-6 to 0-1 lead after 19 minutes – the points coming from Michael Foley (2), Ciaran Duignan (2), Michael Duignan and James Glancy.
Longford gradually got their act together and by half-time had narrowed the gap to just two points (0-7 to 0-5) following scores from KavanÓgh, Paul Barden and Padraic Davis.
The home side eventually got on top and were much the better team after the break as they outscored Leitrim 1-9 to 0-3.
ScórERS – Longford: B KavanÓgh 1-3, P Barden, P Davis both 0-4 (2f), K Smyth, P Berry, L Keenan 0-1 each. Leitrim: C Duignan 0-4 (4f), M Foley 0-3 (2f), J Glancy 0-2, M Duignan 0-1.
LONGFORD – D Sheridan; E Ledwith, D Masterson, C Conefrey; S Mulligan, D Hannify, D Brady; L Keenan, P Barden; P Berry, T Smullen, K Smyth; F McGee, P Davis, B KavanÓgh. Subs: N Farrell for Conefrey (inj 11); N Sheridan for McGee (43); DC Reilly for Ledwith (54); D Barden for Davis (59); K Mulligan for Berry (inj 62).
LEITRIM – nÓgill; M McGuinness, J McKeon, D Reynolds; B McWeeney, B Prior, S Foley; M Duignan, G McCloskey; C Regan, M Foley, B Brennan; F McBrien, C Duignan, J Glancy. Subs: D Beck for Regan (35); D Maxwell for McBrien (47); C Kennedy for McWeeney (51); S Canning for M Duignan (63); N Doonan for B Brennan (67).
REF – M Meade (Limerick)
12-Mar-07 by Unsion.ie