[b]Long Wait is over for Ann Marie Cox and Leitrim[/b]
All of 18 years have passed since Leitrim were last in an All Ireland decider. On that day in 1988 they defeated London and still very prominent are both Maeve Quinn and team captain Ann Marie Cox in today?s side.
For Annaduff star Cox, it was a special day but as the years passed the dream was fading of a similar day out ” I thought we would never get back as the years went by, it got tougher and tougher, the standard increased. Ladies football has grown bigger and bigger with live TV and media coverage as a whole. The difference now compared to then is unbelievable and the football is so much more fashionable ”
The 2006 year began for the Ulster bank official and her side in disappointing fashion against their final opponents Sligo ” we opened our championship with defeat to Sligo, we stuck with them for a long time but conceded two quick goals and a few sin bins either way changed the game. A week after loosing that game we lost out in the league final by a point with a goal in the dying seconds. That left the side really in a make or break situation but thankfully we recovered and came back to win the Connacht final which was wonderful for us. The side showed great character after both those defeats ”
With the Connacht title in the bag the side seen off Limerick and set up a meeting with neighbours Longford and as Leitrim captain admits the semi-final was a key game for her side ” no disrespect to Limerick but we did not play well that day. We had a lot to prove against Longford and we went out and showed what we can do. Our second half performance was great but we needed to prove it and there was a lot of pressure on us ”
Like any side getting ready for the trip to Croke Park, the county begins to take notice ” there is buzz now around the county, flags appearing where you would never see them before. It was wonderful to see the support we had against Longford, our family and friends are really coming out and it is great to see ”
So what about near neighbours Sligo, a team the Leitrim captain and her fellow players were very much behind twelve months ago ” Sligo and ourselves would be rivals as such but when they went on the last two years we were behind them and wishing them luck.
They are a fantastic side with strength all over the team. Katrina (Connolly) is a very good keeper and with Stephanie O?Reilly back is a bonus to them, Noelle Gormley is another player that can take scores and they are strong at midfield and Angela Doohan is a great player ”
It is busy times for the corner forward as she not only plays but is also chairperson of her club. Cox also went onto state the pride and honour it is to be captain
” it?s a great honour and it hasn?t sunk in yet that I?ll be running out onto Croke Park with a Leitrim jersey on. The management have been drilling it into us we are not just going up to play but to win ”
[b]Angela Doohan hoping it is third time lucky[/b]
On Sunday October 1st, Sligo will be running out in Croke Park for the third successive year hoping its third time lucky. Leading the girls in black onto the famous field will be Angela Doohan who has tasted the good and bad in her ten years with the county.
At the beginning of the year this was their aim and after a bumpy ride they are back where they want to be. The St Nathy?s girl would rather look forward then back but believes the Connacht final defeat was their wake up call ” at this stage its time to look forward and not back but we wanted to win the Connacht title but that defeat was the wake up call we needed ”
Of course that defeat was at the hands of Leitrim who they will face in the All Ireland decider. It also seen a new management team come into place ” our management team changed after the Leitrim defeat, but our new guys have settled in very well and we have worked very hard since to get things right. We bounced back to defeat both Wexford and Clare but had to or we knew we would be out. The Clare game was very tough and we had to work very hard to the end, but the girls showed great hunger ”
And so it is neighbours Leitrim once again, and as the Credit Union employee states this will be the third meeting of the year ” been Leitrim I am sure it will add a little bit more spice to it, both teams know each other inside out at this stage. We are level with a win a piece, we beat them in the opening round of the championship but they came back to beat us in the final so it going to be very tough ”
The 27-year-old left wing half forward pin pointed her opponents strengths ” they are very strong up the middle and a very good midfield. Players like Ann Marie Cox in the forwards and Sinead Brennan in defence are experienced ”
Having lost out to both Kildare and Armagh over the last two years at the same stage a lot of people thought it would be very difficult to come back but not team captain Doohan ” every player dreams of playing in Croke park and you want to get there. You always want to get back and we have been at the wrong end in the last two years so this time we want to go up and have a taste of the other side as winners ”
As captain it is extra special ” to lead your county out onto Croke Park is something special and its great to have the opportunity and we are ready and looking forward to the game ”
The question is can Angela Doohan become the girl to finally take the title back to Sligo after the bitter disappointment of loosing the last two finals. The Sligo captain was quick to point out we?ll know after 3pm on that given Sunday.
28-Sep-06 by Patricia Bohan
The Late PJ Carroll RIP, Cavan and Leitrim GAA.30th October 2024 - 9:37 pm
Scór na mBunscoileanna
Scór[b]Scór na mBunscoileanna[/b]
Preparations are about to begin for Scór na mBunscoileanna in Leitrim. Scór competitions for National Schools have been run very successfully in Leitrim for the past two years. The idea, which was initiated by the late Cormac MacGiolla, has now been taken up by many counties.
Competitions are run in Figure Dance, Set Dance, Solo Singing, Ballad Group, Recitation, Novelty Act, Question Time and Music and the winners in each section receive medals. All pupils attending national school are eligible to compete for their own school.
[b]New Solo Items[/b]
This year a new venture to help the smaller schools is the introduction of Solo Dance and Solo Instrumental Music to the competitions. Many schools may have one young person who can play a musical instrument or one dancer. They can now enter those solo competitions also. It is hoped that many more schools will enter this year in these and other events. The important thing is to get the maximum number of boys and girls taking part. Full details will be sent to schools shortly.
Scór na mBunscoileanna will take place on 9th and 10th November at venues to be arranged.
02-Oct-06 by Sean O Suilleabhain
Best of Luck Ladies
LadiesIts Friday…..
its the start of the weekend….
and its 2 days before the TG4 All Ireland Junior Final !
[b] “Come on Leitrim Ladies “[/b]
For those of you who have not already got a ticket there will be tickets on sale on the day at 3 locations near Croke Park:
1. Gills Corner
2. Bishops Palace
3. Binns Bridge
Get the Flags and bunting out everyone !
[b]Best of Luck to the Ladies Panel and Mentors on Sunday from all involved in Leitrim GAA.[/b]
29-Sep-06 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Leitrim Ladies Notes-
Club HurlingLeitrim Ladies Notes:
All Ireland Final:
And finally the preparations are almost complete for Leitrim?s big day on Sunday next. At 12.50pm Ann Marie Cox will lead out her 26 colleagues onto the turf of Croke Park. We want to thank everyone in advance for their good wishes and encourage all supporters to wear their Leitrim colours to the game and decorate their parishes in plenty of green and gold. We would also ask supporters to encourage the girls all through the game, as their vocal support will be crucial at all stages. Finally best of luck to all involved and the West County Hotel Cup will arrive in Dromod on Monday if all goes according to plan.
All Ireland Sevens:
Best wishes to Aughawillan, Kiltubrid and Dromahair clubs that will represent Leitrim in the annual sevens tournament on Saturday next. Dromahair under 14s will also play in the Under 14 7?s – a busy weekend for all these teams.
Leitrim Peoples Association in Dublin will host a night out for all Leitrim people in Dublin next Saturday night in KavanÓghs of Dorset St.
Radio Preview:
Ocean FM will present a two hour special this morning (Wednesday) at 9.00am featuring players and personalities from both Leitrim and Sligo.
Church Gate Collection:
Thanks to everyone who supported our annual church gate collection so generously last week.
Development Fund Draw:
Tickets at ?50 each are on sale from all clubs for the Leitrim ladies development draw with a prize fund of ?12,000. Clubs will also benefit from the proceeds of the draw and keep 10% of all ticket sales. Please support.
Under 12 7 a Side Championship:
Congratulations to Dromahair who won the 7 a side final on Saturday morning last when they defeated Aughawillan in the final.
Connacht Junior Club Championship:
Best wishes to Glencar Manor who play in the semi final against Mayo opposition on Sunday next. The likely venue at the time of going to press is Drumkeerin.
29-Sep-06 by Patricia Bohan
Weekend previews
Club Football4 Games this weekend
28-Sep-06 by Brendan Doyle
Captains Interview in Croke Park on last Tuesday
Ladies[b]Long Wait is over for Ann Marie Cox and Leitrim[/b]
All of 18 years have passed since Leitrim were last in an All Ireland decider. On that day in 1988 they defeated London and still very prominent are both Maeve Quinn and team captain Ann Marie Cox in today?s side.
For Annaduff star Cox, it was a special day but as the years passed the dream was fading of a similar day out ” I thought we would never get back as the years went by, it got tougher and tougher, the standard increased. Ladies football has grown bigger and bigger with live TV and media coverage as a whole. The difference now compared to then is unbelievable and the football is so much more fashionable ”
The 2006 year began for the Ulster bank official and her side in disappointing fashion against their final opponents Sligo ” we opened our championship with defeat to Sligo, we stuck with them for a long time but conceded two quick goals and a few sin bins either way changed the game. A week after loosing that game we lost out in the league final by a point with a goal in the dying seconds. That left the side really in a make or break situation but thankfully we recovered and came back to win the Connacht final which was wonderful for us. The side showed great character after both those defeats ”
With the Connacht title in the bag the side seen off Limerick and set up a meeting with neighbours Longford and as Leitrim captain admits the semi-final was a key game for her side ” no disrespect to Limerick but we did not play well that day. We had a lot to prove against Longford and we went out and showed what we can do. Our second half performance was great but we needed to prove it and there was a lot of pressure on us ”
Like any side getting ready for the trip to Croke Park, the county begins to take notice ” there is buzz now around the county, flags appearing where you would never see them before. It was wonderful to see the support we had against Longford, our family and friends are really coming out and it is great to see ”
So what about near neighbours Sligo, a team the Leitrim captain and her fellow players were very much behind twelve months ago ” Sligo and ourselves would be rivals as such but when they went on the last two years we were behind them and wishing them luck.
They are a fantastic side with strength all over the team. Katrina (Connolly) is a very good keeper and with Stephanie O?Reilly back is a bonus to them, Noelle Gormley is another player that can take scores and they are strong at midfield and Angela Doohan is a great player ”
It is busy times for the corner forward as she not only plays but is also chairperson of her club. Cox also went onto state the pride and honour it is to be captain
” it?s a great honour and it hasn?t sunk in yet that I?ll be running out onto Croke Park with a Leitrim jersey on. The management have been drilling it into us we are not just going up to play but to win ”
[b]Angela Doohan hoping it is third time lucky[/b]
On Sunday October 1st, Sligo will be running out in Croke Park for the third successive year hoping its third time lucky. Leading the girls in black onto the famous field will be Angela Doohan who has tasted the good and bad in her ten years with the county.
At the beginning of the year this was their aim and after a bumpy ride they are back where they want to be. The St Nathy?s girl would rather look forward then back but believes the Connacht final defeat was their wake up call ” at this stage its time to look forward and not back but we wanted to win the Connacht title but that defeat was the wake up call we needed ”
Of course that defeat was at the hands of Leitrim who they will face in the All Ireland decider. It also seen a new management team come into place ” our management team changed after the Leitrim defeat, but our new guys have settled in very well and we have worked very hard since to get things right. We bounced back to defeat both Wexford and Clare but had to or we knew we would be out. The Clare game was very tough and we had to work very hard to the end, but the girls showed great hunger ”
And so it is neighbours Leitrim once again, and as the Credit Union employee states this will be the third meeting of the year ” been Leitrim I am sure it will add a little bit more spice to it, both teams know each other inside out at this stage. We are level with a win a piece, we beat them in the opening round of the championship but they came back to beat us in the final so it going to be very tough ”
The 27-year-old left wing half forward pin pointed her opponents strengths ” they are very strong up the middle and a very good midfield. Players like Ann Marie Cox in the forwards and Sinead Brennan in defence are experienced ”
Having lost out to both Kildare and Armagh over the last two years at the same stage a lot of people thought it would be very difficult to come back but not team captain Doohan ” every player dreams of playing in Croke park and you want to get there. You always want to get back and we have been at the wrong end in the last two years so this time we want to go up and have a taste of the other side as winners ”
As captain it is extra special ” to lead your county out onto Croke Park is something special and its great to have the opportunity and we are ready and looking forward to the game ”
The question is can Angela Doohan become the girl to finally take the title back to Sligo after the bitter disappointment of loosing the last two finals. The Sligo captain was quick to point out we?ll know after 3pm on that given Sunday.
28-Sep-06 by Patricia Bohan
Interview this morning on Ocean FM
LadiesRadio Preview:
Ocean FM will present a two hour special this morning (Wednesday) at 9.00am featuring players and personalities from both Leitrim and Sligo.
[link= “www.oceanfm.ie/onair/listen.php “]Listen Live now ![/link]
27-Sep-06 by Patricia Bohan
TG4 All Ireland Ticket Venues this week
LadiesTG4 All Ireland Ticket Venues this week as follows:
Smiths Siopa Ol, Ballinamore Wednesday 9pm – 10pm
Market Bar in Manorhamilton on Wednesday from 6pm to 7pm,
Paddys in Carrick, on Thursday from 9pm-11pm
Coxs Steakhouse, Dromod on Thursday from 9-10pm
Loughlins shop in Dowra during opening hours until Thursday evening.
All unsold tickets will be returned on Friday morning to Croke Park.
27-Sep-06 by Patricia Bohan – Ladies PRO
Coaching Notes –
CoachingCoaching News
[b]Ceim ar Aghaidh[/b]
This new programme for primary schools will be launched in the Bush Hotel on this Thursday evening 28/09 , commencing at 8.30pm. All primary schools are asked to send at least one representative to this launch . Each school will receive a pack on the night , which will contain all the information for the running of the programme.
[b]Development Squads[/b]
Our under 14 hurling squad will take part in a tournament in the Padraig Pearse?s GAA grounds, Roscommon on Saturday next 30/09/2006. They will play against squads from Roscommon, Offaly and Westmeath in their group, which should give them great experience.
Our under 15 Football squad travel to Castlebar on Saturday next to take part in a blitz. They will play squads from Donegal, Sligo and Galway.
[b]Under 10 Blitz.[/b]
The next series of under 10 blitz will take place on Saturday 07/10/2006.
Games will commence at 10.30 and will be conditioned to allow only one solo and one hop after which the ball must be played away.
Venue? St.Marys Ck ? on – Shannon
Teams? St.Marys, Annaduff , Dromahair , Manorhamilton , Mohill and
Aughawillan / Drumreilly.
Venue? To be confirmed
Teams? Bornacoola , Cloone , Aughavas and Kiltubrid.
[b]Coaching Calander.[/b]
Our Coaching calander for 2006/07 will be published shortly and will contain details of all seminars and events for the next year.
[b]Coaching Courses[/b]
Any club wishing to host a foundation level coaching course should contact Thomas Keenan or any member of the coaching committee.
[b]Good Luck[/b]
All involved in Coaching would like to wish our Ladies the best of luck on Sunday next in the All-Ireland Final in Croke Park.
26-Sep-06 by Thomas Keenan
Championship Weekend Update-
Club FootballChampionship Weekend Update:
It was a busy weekend as we had 6 Championship games in various categories in 4 locations.
The first game of the weekend was the Senior RelegationÓgame betweenÓgortletteragh and Fenagh St. Caillins which was played in Cloone at 4:30pm. Gortletteragh were pipped at the post by 1 goal and are relegated for the 2007 season. The final result Gortletteragh 0-12 Fenagh St. Caillins 1-12.
In the first of the Senior semifinal competitions it was all square between St. Marys and Allen Gaels in Cloone on Saturday evening on a nailbiting scoreline of 0-11 each. The replay is scheduled for next Saturday at 5pm in Cloone and extra time will be played if necessary.
Meanwhile in Bornacoola the Junior A final between Annaduff and Eslin was postponed due to a water logged pitch. There was a torrential downpour shortly before the game was due to throw-in and rendered the pitch unplayable. This game is rescheduled for Sat 7th Oct in Bornacoola at 5pm.
Yesterday the Intermediate Semis got under way with Carrigallen winning by 4 points over Drumkeeran and Drumreilly beating St. Marys by 6pts.
In the second Senior Semifinal it was heartbreak for Bornacoola as the game was won by Mohill in the 3rd minute of injury time. They scored the winning goal with the last kick of the ball as the game looked to be going for a replay.
The Intermediate final between Drumreilly and Carrigallen will now be played in Cloone before the Senior Final on 8th October at 2:30pm. While Mohill await to see who their opponents will be in the Senior final which will throw-in at 4:15pm.
25-Sep-06 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Team Managers for 2007
MeetingsAt the recent meeting of Coiste Chontae Liatroma, clubs were informed that they would have an opportunity to nominate suitable personnel, one each, to manÓge the Liatroim [b]Under 21[/b] Team 2007 and Liatroim [b]Junior[/b] Team 2007. It was also confirmed that Des Dolan will remain as Manager for the 2007 season, he will also be partnered by Pat Prior. Declan Bohan has decided to step down as selector after 5 years of service to this very demanding post.
The clubs must now fill this one position with two personnell ! Both of the successful persons will act as selectors on the Senior team and complete the management team along with Des Dolan and Pat Prior. Each of the successful nominees will have overall charge of their particular team and have the remaining three of the senior management as selectors to the particular team.
It is imperative, and the point was stressed at the meeting of Coiste Chontae Liatroma, clubs should not nominate a person without at first seeking their permission to be nominated.
Nomination forms are now with the Club secretaries.
20-Sep-06 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Two further ticket outlets
LadiesTwo further ticket outlets have been confirmed for the sale of tickets for the forthcoming Ladies TG4 All Ireland Final in Croke Park.
Cloone – McKeons
Friday 22nd September – 9.30pm – 10.30pm
Mohill – GAA Club rooms
Saturday 23rd September – 8.30pm – 9.30pm
20-Sep-06 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Coaching News
CoachingCoaching News
Under 14 Hurling squad.
This squad will take part in a tournament in the Padraig Pearse?s GAA grounds, Roscommon on Saturday next 23/09/2006. They will play against squads from Roscommon, Offaly and Westmeath in their group, which should give them great experience.
Under 10 Blitz.
The next series of under 10 blitz will commence on Saturday next 23/09/2006.
Games will commence at 10.30 and will be conditioned to allow only one solo and one hop after which the ball must be played away.
Venue? Kinlough
Teams? Melvin Gaels, Glencar Manor, Dromahair and Glenfarne.
Venue? Drumshanbo
Teams? Allen Gaels, Aughnasheelin, Drumkeerin and Leitrim Gaels.
Venue? Gortletteragh
Teams? Sean O?Heslins, Carrigallen, Gortletteragh and Fenagh.
The balance of the blitz will take place on Saturday October 7th.
Coaching Calander.
Our Coaching calander for 2006/07 will be published shortly and will contain details of all seminars and events for the next year.
Coaching Courses
Our level one coaching course will commence at the end of October. Any person with foundation level completed should try and complete level one, as a new coach education format will be in place for next year.
Foundation level courses will be run as requested by clubs and can be regional or club based depending on numbers.
Under 17 development Squad.
It is planned to set up an under 17 development squad early in October. This squad would then help form our minor squad for 2007. It would be envisaged that those in charge of this squad would form the minor management for 2007. If this is acceptable to the Board we would hope that a management team could be put in place now rather than at the start of 2007 and be ratified at a special meeting if necessary.
Ladies Success
Finally congrats must go to our ladies on reaching the All Ireland Junior final. All involved in coaching wish them well in the final.
20-Sep-06 by Thomas Keenan