While Leitrim are the last team to have defeated the Yeats county in competitive action, the Connacht Final last July, at times in the first half Leitrim looked like they may repeat the feat. However, two goals in the space of two minutes at the beginning of the second half ended Leitrim?s hopes of getting 2007 off to a flying start.
Sligo had eleven of their All Ireland final team in action while Leitrim had nine, with Michelle Reynolds of Gortlettragh and Sinead McWeeney of St Marys making their first senior appearance. Indeed Reynolds was in the action after two minutes as her first shot onÓgoal hit the back of the net to give Leitrim a two point lead after Stephanie O?Reilly had opened the Scóring for Sligo. An Ann Marie Cox free and a well take point from McWeeney increased the Leitrim lead after five minutes. Therese Marren replied with a Sligo free but a point from the returning Eileen Donohue and another Cox free left Leitrim 1-4 to 0-2 ahead midway through the half. Sligo began to find form and a Karen Maloney point was followed by a Noelle Gormley goal to leave the minimum between the sides entering the final ten minutes of the half. Therese Marren (2), Bernice Beirne and Maloney hit four unanswered points before Cox pointed another Leitrim free to leave Sligo two points ahead at the break.
Cox pointed a free to reduce the arrears just after the restart but three minutes later, Gormley struck twice with two goals in the space of two minutes to leave Leitrim rocked. Leitrim rallied but could not find a way through the stubborn Sligo defence but Anna Conlan hit a point from play midway through the half . Leitrim dominated possession in the final ten minutes but a breakdown in play allowed Sligo to sweep downfield with Louise Brett hitting the Leitrim net again to end of any comeback. Leitrim again pushed forward but could not reduce the arrears except for a final point from Reynolds.
Leitrim have another very difficult assignment next weekend when they play Clare who defeated them in the Division 3 League Final last May. However there were many positive signs on Sunday but the defence must tighten up considerably while the forwards will need to get a better return from the possession they enjoyed. Leitrim will also be hoping that Sinead Quinn, Eimear McGlade and Sharon Kerrigan return quickly from injury to add further power to the team.
Leitrim: Louise Loughlin, Mairead McCawley, Sinead Brennan, Mairead Stenson, Teresa Mylott, Maeve Quinn, Mary McKeon, Caroline Egan, Sarah McLoughlin, Lorraine Brennan, Eileen Donohue (0-1), Sinead McWeeney (0-1), Ann Marie Cox (0-4), Anna Conlan (0-1), Michelle Reynolds (1-01). Subs: Amanda Sweeney (for Mairead McCawley), Catherine Holohan (for Caroline Egan), Sinead Fowley for (Sinead McWeeney), Clare Plunkett, Mary Fee, Katie Gallagher, Erin Farrell, Dymphna Boylan, Janette Maguire, Michelle McNulty, Christine Quinn, Charlene Tyrrell, Michelle Glancy, Lorraine Guckian.
Sligo: K. Connolly, F. Maye, A. Doohan, A.Mostyn, T. O?Hara, L. Smith, R Goodwin, B Beirne, S. O?Reilly, L Brett, K Maloney, I McNulty, E Flanagan, nÓgormley, T. Marren.
Referee: Vivian Hardiman (Roscommon)
19-Feb-07 by Patricia Bohan – Ladies PRO
The Late PJ Carroll RIP, Cavan and Leitrim GAA.30th October 2024 - 9:37 pm
Leitrim v London off – pitch unplayable
Club FootballThe referee Brian O Shea declared the Ruislip pitch unplayable at 12:15. No alternative venue was offered.
Some photos have been added to the Gallery showing the water logged pitch. Normally pictures can paint a thousand words but in this instance the water hides the sticky underfoot conditions were deplorable in many areas of the field with a definite risk to all concerned.
25-Feb-07 by Brendan via WAP from Ruislip
Division 5 – Round 1 fixtures announced
Club HurlingThe first Club games of the 2007 seasonÓget underway on Saturday 3rd March at 4:30pm when the 14 Division 5 teams take the field in Round 1 of the League.
All 7 fixtures are posted [link= “www.leitrimgaa.ie/league.php?ll=club&yr=07&comp=1059&list=all “]here[/link]
23-Feb-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Leitrim Supporters Fundraiser – Thank you
GeneralOrganisers of the Leitrim GAA Supporters Club fund raiser held in St. Marys GAA Club, Leixlip have issued a big thank you to all participated in a very successful event.
A word of thanks goes to those who performed on the night, Killian Prior and Tony Gallogly would like to thank Charlie McGettigan, Morris Lennon, Aughnasheelin Ballad Group, Raymond McHugh, Michael Fanning and the Sean O Heslins Novelty Act who all helped to make the event so enjoyable.
We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to the large volume of supporters, who traveled from all over Ireland, who made the night a great success. Finally a word of thanks to St. Marys for the use of the venue.
22-Feb-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Referees Course & FUNdamentals courses postponed
CoachingTomorrow nights Referees Course is postponed by 1 week until March 2nd. The FUNdamentals (Ladies) course is also postponed until Saturday April 14th.
22-Feb-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Club Details added to website
GeneralA new feature has been added to the website which details the clubs within Leitrim GAA and gives information on the Clubs current Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer, PRO and Coaching Officer.
Click the Club link under the Information menu section on the left hand menu.
20-Feb-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Suzuki Ladies National League Division 2A – Leitr
LadiesWhile Leitrim are the last team to have defeated the Yeats county in competitive action, the Connacht Final last July, at times in the first half Leitrim looked like they may repeat the feat. However, two goals in the space of two minutes at the beginning of the second half ended Leitrim?s hopes of getting 2007 off to a flying start.
Sligo had eleven of their All Ireland final team in action while Leitrim had nine, with Michelle Reynolds of Gortlettragh and Sinead McWeeney of St Marys making their first senior appearance. Indeed Reynolds was in the action after two minutes as her first shot onÓgoal hit the back of the net to give Leitrim a two point lead after Stephanie O?Reilly had opened the Scóring for Sligo. An Ann Marie Cox free and a well take point from McWeeney increased the Leitrim lead after five minutes. Therese Marren replied with a Sligo free but a point from the returning Eileen Donohue and another Cox free left Leitrim 1-4 to 0-2 ahead midway through the half. Sligo began to find form and a Karen Maloney point was followed by a Noelle Gormley goal to leave the minimum between the sides entering the final ten minutes of the half. Therese Marren (2), Bernice Beirne and Maloney hit four unanswered points before Cox pointed another Leitrim free to leave Sligo two points ahead at the break.
Cox pointed a free to reduce the arrears just after the restart but three minutes later, Gormley struck twice with two goals in the space of two minutes to leave Leitrim rocked. Leitrim rallied but could not find a way through the stubborn Sligo defence but Anna Conlan hit a point from play midway through the half . Leitrim dominated possession in the final ten minutes but a breakdown in play allowed Sligo to sweep downfield with Louise Brett hitting the Leitrim net again to end of any comeback. Leitrim again pushed forward but could not reduce the arrears except for a final point from Reynolds.
Leitrim have another very difficult assignment next weekend when they play Clare who defeated them in the Division 3 League Final last May. However there were many positive signs on Sunday but the defence must tighten up considerably while the forwards will need to get a better return from the possession they enjoyed. Leitrim will also be hoping that Sinead Quinn, Eimear McGlade and Sharon Kerrigan return quickly from injury to add further power to the team.
Leitrim: Louise Loughlin, Mairead McCawley, Sinead Brennan, Mairead Stenson, Teresa Mylott, Maeve Quinn, Mary McKeon, Caroline Egan, Sarah McLoughlin, Lorraine Brennan, Eileen Donohue (0-1), Sinead McWeeney (0-1), Ann Marie Cox (0-4), Anna Conlan (0-1), Michelle Reynolds (1-01). Subs: Amanda Sweeney (for Mairead McCawley), Catherine Holohan (for Caroline Egan), Sinead Fowley for (Sinead McWeeney), Clare Plunkett, Mary Fee, Katie Gallagher, Erin Farrell, Dymphna Boylan, Janette Maguire, Michelle McNulty, Christine Quinn, Charlene Tyrrell, Michelle Glancy, Lorraine Guckian.
Sligo: K. Connolly, F. Maye, A. Doohan, A.Mostyn, T. O?Hara, L. Smith, R Goodwin, B Beirne, S. O?Reilly, L Brett, K Maloney, I McNulty, E Flanagan, nÓgormley, T. Marren.
Referee: Vivian Hardiman (Roscommon)
19-Feb-07 by Patricia Bohan – Ladies PRO
Up Coming Coaching Events
CoachingPrimary School Coaching
All primary Schools should note that School Coaching will recommence on Monday 26/02/07. We will be in touch with all Schools over the next few weeks to outline exact details.
Foundation Level Course
A Foundation level course will also take place on Saturday next 24/02, in St. Marys GAA club house, commencing at 9.15 am. The practical part of this course will take place on the same day in the afternoon. Coaches from other clubs are welcome to attend this course.
Fitness Testing Workshop
A practical workshop on Fitness testing for club players will be given by John Tobin on Tuesday 27/02/07 in the ?Mayflower?, Drumshanbo at 7:00pm. This course will give all coaches and Managers an in site into various methods of fitness testing for club players. Those currently completing the level one course should include this workshop as part of their course.
March Workshops
We have three top class workshops planned for March. On 09/03, Des Newton will present a workshop on Fundamentals for 6 to 10 year olds. Martin Mc Grath will demonstrate SAQ and general fitness exercises and routines on 15/03, and to finish, on the 24/03 current Kerry goalkeeping coach, Mick O?Shea will conduct a workshop onÓgoalkeeping drills for 12 to 16 year olds.
Also on the 09/03, we will officially launch our 2007 Vhi Cul camps.
19-Feb-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
All Ireland Scór na nÓg – Results
ScórThe two Leitrim entries were unsuccessful at the All Ireland Finals in Athlone on Saturday. Both Aisling Maxwell from Sean O Heslins in the Solo singing and St. Marys in the Ballad Group were considered to be in the final reckoning both neither were lucky enough to be called at the end of the day.
The full list of winners were:
Rince Foirne : Carrigaline, Co Cork
Amhránaíocht : Mullingar Shamrocks, Westmeath
Ceol : Boherbue : Cork
Aithriseoireacht : Mayobridge, Down
Bailíad Ghrúpa : Killyclogher. Tyrone
Trath na gCeist : Beaufort, Kerry
Nuachleas: Carnew Emmets, Wicklow
Rince Seit: Kilcummin, Kerry
18-Feb-07 by Sean O Suilleabhain
Longford win the Hastings Cup Shield Final
GeneralLongford won the Hastings Cup Shield Final after extra time in Dromard on a 1 – 15 to 1 – 10 score line.
The sides were level on 1 – 10 all at the end of normal time.
Longford led by 1- 8 to 0 – 6 at halftime but Leitrim outscored them by 1 – 4 to 0 – 2 in the second half.
However Leitrim failed to score in extra time.
The Leitrim Panel was:
1 Conor Daly
2 Damien McGuinness
3 Brian Mulvey
4 Niall McGovern
5 Colm Clarke
6 Stephen Feeney
7 Gary Reynolds
8 Brendan Guckian
9 Ronan O Gallachoir
10 Conor Sheridan
11 Emlyn Mulligan
12 Christopher McGowan
13 David O Connor
14 Robert Lowe
15 Fergal Clancy
16 Niall Doonan
17 Anthony McDonald
18 Darren Sweeney
19 David Charles
20 Dermot Reynolds
21 Gerard McGovern
22 James Earley
23 Jason Conroy
24 Karl Ward
25 Conor Mcloughlin
26 Ronan Kennedy
27 Shane Loughlin
28 Stephen Conaty
29 Ronan Mulvey
30 Tomas Beirne
31 Paul Brennan
32 Anthony Mulvey
33 Stephen McGurn
17-Feb-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
League Fixtures Announced
Club HurlingThe League Fixtures for 2007 have been announced and the all the rounds for Division 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 have been added to the website.
[link= “www.leitrimgaa.ie/league.php?s=lt “]Click here for League Fixtures[/link]
16-Feb-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Leitrim GAA Supporters Club – Special Event
GeneralLeitrim GAA Supporters Club in Dublin are holding a special Leitrim night in St Marys GAA Club, Green Lane, Leixlip Co Kildare on Saturday night 17th February at 8.30 featuring in concert:
Charlie McGettigan,
Maurice Lennon ( Ex Stocktons Wing )
Leitrims All Ireland Scór Champions – Aughnasheelin (Ballad Group) & Sean O Heslins (Novelty Act)
All proceeds in aid of Leitrim GAA P?irc Sean Development in Carrick On Shannon
All Supporters are invited to come along for this very special night
16-Feb-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Ladies Football News
LadiesNational League:
With last year?s exploits now history, Leitrim begin a new season with their first competitive outing in Division 2 of the National League next Sunday. In a very tough section Leitrim will have to travel to play Clare, Dublin and Limerick but first they welcome All Ireland Champions Sligo to Leitrim next Sunday. With a bye last weekend, all of their opponents started their campaign last weekend with Clare defeating Limerick but more significantly Sligo enjoyed a 1-11 to 2-5 over Dublin who were relegated from Division 1. Leitrim have been training since early in the New Year and the 2007 panel will see a number of new faces hoping to go one step further than last year. With their win over Dublin last Sunday, Sligo have obviously finished with their celebrations, but they know that they will face a stern test nest weekend. Leitrim will be hoping to consolidate their status in Division 2 and as the year progresses, they should make an impact on the final placings, however there will be no room for error as this promises to be one of the most competitive sections in all Divisions of the League. Best of luck to everyone involved on Sunday where the game will take place in Drumshanbo at 2.00pm.
Ready Steady Play Programme:
Mary Beades, Connacht Games Development Officer for ladies football was a welcome guest to a well attended county board meeting on Monday week last. Mary will be coordinating a Ready Steady Play programme in Leitrim starting the last weekend in March. The principal aim of the programme is to increase female volunteer participation in coaching in clubs in Leitrim. The target groups of participation in this new initiative is mothers of underage players, older sisters of underage players, former players, current players over 16 years of age and any adults wo regularly attend training that may be willing to help. Each club will ask current club coaches to introduce one or more volunteers to the club using a ?buddy system?. The volunteers will then attend a two and a half hour training course where they will be introduced to the basic skills of ladies football and given details of the Code of Ethics and good practice. Having completed the training course they will be required to participate with the coach in 4 training sessions with an underage team. On completion of an evaluation form to Head Office a coaching certificate will be awarded. It is hoped that the number of volunteers will increase using this system and they may continue on to complete the ladies FUNdamentals coaching course. We would encourage as many volunteers as possible to take part in this initiative.
FUNdamental Coaching Course:
A coaching course has been organised for Saturday 24th February in the Mayflower Hall, Drumshanbo. All under 12 and under 14 coaches should attend and the fee is ?20 per person.
Underage County Management :
The following management teams were ratified at the February county board meeting: Under 16 ? Brendan McCawley, Helen Tighe and Mary Quinn. Under 14 ? Pat McWeeney and Kieran Moran with a female selector yet to be appointed. Under 12 – Bernadette McLoughlin, Bernadette McCartin, Geraldine Creamer and Dympna Boylan.
14-Feb-07 by Patricia Bohan – Ladies PRO