Men in Black

Congratulations are in order to two Leitrim Men in Black who are making a presence at a provincial and national level.

Last Sunday [b]Ray McBrien[/b] (Aughavas) refereed the Connacht Junior Final between Roscommon and Mayo in Ballyhaunis. Roscommon ran out eventual winners.

[b]Frank Flynn[/b] (Aughawillan) was recently named as ?Best Developing Referee? by the National Referees? Committee. He was presented with this award by former GAA President Sean Kelly at a function in Croke Park.

Franks next assignment is a big one as he will take charge of the Tyrone V Louth All-Ireland Qualifier on Saturday at 3:30pm in Pairc Tailteann. This game will be live on RTE.

The Senior team may not have crossed the white line onto the field of play but at least two men are getting a chance to do their bit for the county. Well done to both Ray and Frank.

 

 

15-Jun-06 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Tickets for the Connacht Semi-final

Tickets for the forthcoming Connacht Semi-final on Sunday 25th June will be distributed to Clubs by this weekend.

Clubs will make tickets available in the normal manner and you should contact your club for information on local availability.

Tickets are priced at ?20, ?15 and ?10. OAPs and Students will be given a refund of ?5 on the day when a valid Id is presented.

A large crowd is expected on the day.

 

 

13-Jun-06 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Leitrim Ladies Notes

[b]Connacht F?ile: [/b]
A total of ten Leitrim teams incorporating sixteen clubs took part in the Connacht F?ile on Saturday. This turned out to be a great occasion and a great experience for all of the teams that took part. Visiting the six girls host clubs in Leitrim during the afternoon, St Marys, Annaduff, Cloone, Aughavas, Fenagh and Kiltubrid have to be complimented on both the presentation of their facilities which were in perfect condition and their hospitality and organisation which was excellent. The non competitive nature of the games ensured some excellent football and enjoyment for all of the players. In particular the amalgamations that came together to facilitate this 15 a side tournament was a particular success story of the day. It was also very special for the clubs to have a visit from the president of Cumann Peil Gael na mBan, Geraldine Giles. Well done to all who made the day such a success

[b]County Round Up:[/b]
The countdown to the Connacht semi final clash with Galway in three weeks time continues as Leitrim played a competitive challenge against Longford in Shroid on Sunday morning. The early action saw Leitrim play with a stiff breeze and helped Leitrim to an early lead. Maeve Quinn hit the first Leitrim goal as her 45 deceived the Longford keeper and hit the net. There was little between the teams throughout as two second half goals from man Ann Marie Cox penalty and Lorraine Brennan secured a 3.09 to 3.07 win for Leitrim. The team had to line out without the services of Sinead Brennan, Sinead Quinn and Eimear McGlade through injury in addition to Anna Conlan, Mairead Stenson and Michelle McNulty who are currently sitting the Leaving Cert exam. Leitrim: Emer Horan, Emer Kelly, Sharon Kerrigan, Camilla McDonagh, Teresa Mylott, Mary McKeon, Eilis Quinn, Maeve Quinn, Sarah McLoughlin, Naomi Faughnan, Lorraine Brennan, Erin Farrell, Clare Owens, Aoife Kelly, Ann Marie Cox. Subs Used at half time: Louise Loughlin, Phillipa Maguire, Lisa McGowan, Alanah Bohan, Amanda Sweeney and Carla Creegan. Next Sunday, the team will face a very strong test away to Laois who have been promoted to the top fight following a comprehensive Division 2 title win against Kildare.

[b]9 a Side League:[/b]
It was a quiet weekend on the club scene with just 3 games played. The last scheduled round of the Intermediate 9 a side was played on Sunday morning with Annaduff defeating Bornacoola and St Marys defeating Ballinaglera. In the senior competition Mohill defeated Cloone. The finals of the Intermediale and Senior 9 a side are scheduled for 24th June, with the Junior Final due to be played on 23rd July.

 

 

12-Jun-06 by Patricia Bohan

County Board Meeting

Please note that the June meeting of Coiste Chontae Liatroma will take place in Drumkeerin Community Centre on Monday night next, 12 Meitheamh, commencing at 9pm.

Please advise all club delegates.

 

 

12-Jun-06 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Weekend Roundup

Its a busy weekend as Connacht Feile 06 commences at 10am followed by Leitrims Hurlers participation in the Nicky Rickard Cup.

The full lineup for the Connacht Feile is outlined in another news article however the main parade throught Carrick town starts at 10:30am, followed by Football demonstrations at 12:00 in Paric Sean and the mainÓgames commence at 1:30 in 20 location in Leitrim, Sligo and Roscommon with 50 boys teams and 30 girls teams competing.

The Hurlers face Louth in the Nicky Rackard cup inÓgroup 3B in Ballinamore at 3:30pm. Best of luck to all concerned.

GAA President Nicky Brennnan will be in attendance at both events and he is also scheduled to visit the site of the New training facilities at Annaduff. Site clearance has commenced on this exciting new project.

 

 

10-Jun-06 by Brendan Doyle

Connacht Feile 10th June

The following is the program of events for the forthcoming Connacht Feile on June 10th.

10.00 – Assembly of teams at Pairc Sean Mhic Dhiarmada Car Park, Ck-on-Shannon.

10.30 – Start of Parade.

12.00 – Coaching Session facilitated by Connacht Council at Pairc Sean. The teams playing in Pairc Sean will take part in demonstrating the skills and go games.

12.45 – Teams depart to venues as follows:

Boys Venues:
1 Pairc Sean Mhic Diarmada Ck-on-Shannon
2. Bornacoola, Co Leitrim
3. Boyle, Co Roscommon
4. Ballymote, Co. Sligo
5. Shamrock Gaels, Co Sligo
6. Allen Gaels, Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim
7. Eastern Harps, Keash, Co Sligo
8. St Michaels, Cootehall, Co Roscommon
9. Strokestown, Co Roscommon
10. St Barrys, Tarmonbarry, Co Roscommon
11. Shannon Gaels, Croghan, Co, Roscommon
12. Mohill, Co Leitrim
13. St. Michaels, Ballintogher, Co Sligo

Girls Venues:
1. St Marys, Carrick, Co Leitrim
2. Annaduff, Co. Leitrim
3. Fenagh, Co Leitrim
4. Aughavas, Co Leitrim
5. Cloone, Co Leitrim
6. Kiltubrid, Co Leitrim
7. Elphin, Co Roscommon

1.30 All games scheduled to commence – venues further away from Carrick may start later.

5.40 All games scheduled to be completed

Boys : 5 of the 15 venues will have 5 teams and play 10 minutes a side, with 8 venues hosting 4 teams and play 15 minutes a side. 12 of the groups will be play 15 a side and one group 12 a side.

Girls: 2 of the 7 venues will have 5 teams and play 10 minutes a side, with 5 venues hosting 4 teams and play 15 minutes a side. 6 of the groups will be play 15 a side and one group 12 a side.

All clubs have been advised to send all juvenile coaches to the coaching session.

Clubs have been advised that all players on their panel should get the same amount of playing time.

Every effort has been made to facilitate the teams furthest away regarding both the venues they are playing in and that they should be finished their games first.

If you have any query on the above please contact me at 0872505031

 

 

10-Jun-06 by Patricia Bohan

Leitrim Ladies Notes

[b]TG4 Connacht Championship:[/b]
Leitrim enjoyed a facile win over Mayo in the Quarter final on Friday evening last in Loughglynn, Co Roscommon. The semi final against Galway will be played away on 2nd July.

[b]Leitrim F?ile Blitz:[/b]
Last Saturday week eight teams took part in a 15 a side blitz in Annaduff and St Marys to prepare for the Connacht Blitz next Saturday. A very enjoyable day was had by all that participated. Thanks to everyone involved for their help on the day and to the 2 host clubs that provided refreshments.

[b]Interprovincials:[/b]
Well done to Sarah McLoughlin, Eimear McGlade and Sinead Brennan who represented Connacht at the Interprovincials in Mullingar 2 weeks ago

[b]Under 14 Final:[/b]
Well done to St Josephs who won the Under 14 Championship final on Saturday against Dromahair.

[b]Exam Time:[/b]
Best of luck to all of our players sitting the Junior and Leaving cert over the next couple of weeks.

 

 

07-Jun-06 by Patricia Bohan

Coaching News

[b]Hurling Developement Squads[/b]
Our hurling development squads will take a break for the next two weeks, but will re-commence in Ballinamore on Saturday 24/06/06 at 10.00 am. On Saturday 17/06/06 our under 14 squad will take part in the Connacht Hurling special Feile inÓgalway. Full details of bus times available next week.

[b]Coaching Exhibition[/b]
On Saturday, as part of the Feile, a special coaching exhibition will take place in Pairc Sean from 12.00 to 12.45 approx. This will demonstrate a number of drills and will also demonstrate the new Go Games. Everybody is welcome to come along and view the demonstration.

[b]Exam Time[/b]
Good luck to all pupils sitting both junior and leaving cert exams starting on Wednesday.

[b]Foundation Level Course[/b]
A very good foundation level course was completed in the Vocational school Mohill on Wednesday last. Thanks to all who completed the course and also to Mr. Martin Fallon and his staff for their co-operation. It is planned to offer coaching courses to all post primary schools during the next school year.

 

 

06-Jun-06 by Thomas Keenan

Blast from the Past – Part 10 – Minor Championship

Part 10 looks at the Minor Championships from 1929

[b]MINOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

Year – Winners — Runner-up[/b]
1929 – Ballinamore —
1933 – Fenagh —
1934 – Carrigallen — Carrick on Shannon
1935 – Ballinamore — Gorvagh
1936 – Tully — Fenagh
1937-1942 —
No evidence that a Minor Championship was run during those years except in 1937, when there is no result for the final between Ballinamore and Fenagh.

1943 – Eslin — Fenagh
1944 – Cloone — Ballinamore
1945 – Aughavas
1946 – Ballinamore — Mohill
1947 – Ballinamore — Annaduff
1948 – Bornacoola — Aughavas
1949 – Ballinamore — Bornacoola
1950 – Fenagh 2-7 — Bornacoola 2-5
1951 – Fenagh — Cloone
1952 – Ballinamore (won by Aughavas but lost on objection)
1953 – Jamestown
1954 – Mohill
1955 – (Won by St Josephs,Leitrim village, but lost on objection)
1956 – Mohill — Dromahair
1957 – Aughavas — Manorhamilton
1958 – Ballinamore — Manorhamilton
1959 – Ballinamore — Melvin Gaels
1960 – Ballinamore — Dromahair
1961 – Ballinamore —
1962 – Cloone — Manorhamilton
1963 – Cloone — Manorhamilton
1964 – Gortletteragh — Manorhamilton
1965 – Carrick on Shannon 2-5 — Manorhamilton 0-5
1966 – Drumshanbo — Manorhamilton
1967 – Drumshanbo — Dromahair
1968 – Ballinamore — Dromahair
1969 – Ballinamore — Dromahair
1970 – Mohill — Drumkeerin
1971 – Annaduff — Drumkeerin
1972 – Kiltubrid — Annaduff
1973 – Kiltubrid — Garadice
1974 – Ballinamore — Kiltubrid
1975 – Shamrock Gaels — St Manachans
1976 – Ballinamore — Shamrock Gaels
1977 – Ballinamore — Garadice Gaels
1978 – Ballinamore — Lough RynnÓgaels
1979 – Lough RynnÓgaels — Ballinamore
1980 – Garadice Gaels — Carrick on Shannon
1981 – Eastern Harps — Carrick on Shannon
1982 – St Francis — Glencar/Manor
1983 – St Manachans — Belhavel/Gaels
1984 – Ballinamore — Aughnasheelin
1985 – Ballinamore 3-10 — St Manachans 1-10
1986 – St Manachans 2-11 — Carrick on Shannon 1-10
1987 – St Francis 2-7 — Carrick on Shannon 1-5 — Replay
1988 – Carrick on Shannon 0-12 — St Josephs 0-5
1989 – St Josephs 2-10 — Oughteragh Gaels 0-5
1990 – St Francis 2-9 — St Marys 1-8
1991 – St Marys 2-15 — St Francis 1-6
1992 – St Marys 3-5 — Oughteragh Gaels 2-7
1993 – Oughteragh Gaels 2-6 — St Marys 0-3
1994 – St Francis 3-11 — Garadice Gaels 3-10
1995 – St Marys 2-7 — Ballinamore 0-4
1996 – St Josephs 2-10 — St Marys 1-12
1997 – Mohill 5-9 — NorthernÓgaels 1-6
1998 – Bornacoola 3-10 — Mohill 3-8
1999 – St Francis 2-7 — Mohill 0-7
2000 – GlenManor Gaels 2-5 — Garadice Gaels 1-6 (Replay)
2001 – St Marys 3-10 — St Francis 0-9
2002 – Oughteragh Gaels 3-7 — Garadice Gaels 0-4
2003 – Mohill 2-15 — St Francis 2-6
2004 – Mohill 0-12 — St Marys 2-3
2005 –

(Amalgamations of clubs in finals since 1975 are identified as follows:
Shamrock Gaels=Drumshanbo/Dromahair/Drumkeerin,
St Manachans=Mohill/Eslin,
Garadice Gaels=Aughawillan/Drumreilly,
Lough RynnÓgaels=Mohill/Gortletteragh,
Eastern Harps=Fenagh/Cloone,
St Francis=Drumshanbo/Ballinaglera plus Drumkeerin to 1987
Belhavel Gaels= Dromahair/Drumkeerin,
St Joseph = Cloone/Aughavas (Sometimes Carrigallen also, e.g. 1989) —
Oughteragh Gaels=Ballinamore/Aughnasheelin
NorthernÓgaels=Glencar/Manor/Glenfarne —

MINOR “B ” CHAMPIONSHIP (13 a side started 1990)

Year – Winners — Runner-up

1990 – Kiltubrid 6-6 — Carrigallen 2-8 (2nd replay)
1991 – Kiltubrid 2-9 — Dromahair 0-10
1992 – Fenagh 2-17 — Drumkeerin 1-7
1993 – Drumkeerin 1-14 — Fenagh 1-5
1994 – Drumkeerin 0-13 — Annaduff 1-7
1995 – Kiltubrid 2-14 — Aughnasheelin 0-7
1996 – Bornacoola 0-16 — Gortletteragh 2-6
1997 – Bornacoola 3-14 — Fenagh 1-8
1998 – Gortletteragh 1-9 — Annaduff 0-4
1999 – Gortletteragh 3-11 — Drumkeerin 0-10
2000 – Gortletteragh 1-12 — Kiltubrid 0-11
2001 – Kiltubrid 1-11 — Drumkeerin 1-2
2002 – Dromahair 0-15 — Cloone 0-10
2003 – Carrigallen 0-11 — Aughavas 0-9
2004 – Drumkeerin 2-7 — Melvin Gaels
2005 –

Minor “C ” Championship Started 2004 (9 a side)

2004 – Aughavas 0-11 — Bornacoola 1-6
2005 –

 

 

31-May-06 by Compliled by Sean O Suilleabhain, web format – PRO

GAA Coaching Notes

[b]Hurling into the schools launch[/b]
On Tuesday evening 23rd ,we held a very successful launch of our Hurling into the schools programme. Launched as a joint project along with the Connacht Camogie Council, we were joined on the night by Damien Coleman, Connacht Hurling Administrator, Lynn Kelly National Development Co-ordinator and Caroline Murray regional Co-ordinator with the Camogie Association. This plan will see coaching in 20 of our primary schools from September, with a view to expanding into our Post Primary schools in the near future. Chairman of Coiste Chontae Liatroma Gerry Mc Govern ,confirmed the boards continued support for the coaching and development of Hurling at both school and club level. Speaking at the launch also, Hurling board chairman, Paddy Phelan expressed his hope that this programme would encourage clubs to take a more active role in Hurling and its development.

[b]Hurling Schools of Excellence[/b]
Our schools of excellence got off to a great start on Saturday morning last with over 40 young hurlers been coached in the superb Sean O?Heslins grounds. U-12 , U-14 and U-16 schools ran along side each other and will continue on Saturday morning next at the same venue, starting at 10am. Buses as follows?. Manorhamilton ? 8.45am – Mohill ? 9.00am at Paul?s – Carrick ? 9.15am at Fire station.

[b]Under 10 club blitz[/b]
Reminder to all clubs that the next series of under 10 club blitz take place on the 17th and 24th of June as follows.

17/06??. Venue ? St. Mary?s GAA grounds.
Clubs ? Annaduff , Gortletteragh , St. Mary?s , Manorhamilton , Dromahaire and Aughawillan / Drumreilly.

17/06?? Venue ? Drumkeerin GAA grounds
Clubs ? Melvin Gaels , Allen Gaels , Drumkeerin , Glenfarne , St. Osnetts .

24/06?? Venue ? Aughnasheelin
Clubs ? Mohill , Sean O? Heslins , Aughnasheelin , Carrigallen and Leitrim Gaels.

24/06?? Venue ? Fenagh
Clubs ? Aughavas , Fenagh , Cloone , Kiltubrid , Bornacoola .

[b]Under 14 Trials:[/b]
Trials for the under 14 football school of excellence which were due to be held on Wednesday evening , have been postponed and will now take place on next Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th of June . Details will be published in next weeks paper or contact your club .

[b]U-16 Connaught Vocational Schools Final:[/b]
Holders Carrigallen Vocational School lost out Coola Vocational School from Sligo in a very entertaining final played in excellent conditions in Kilmore on Thursday last. Carrigallen had the chances to win this game but some poor shooting and an excellent Coola goalkeeper, who made a few wonderful saves, seen them loose out by two points at the final whistle. Well done to Carrigallen on reaching the final and no doubt Walter and his team will have their eye on the senior title next year.

 

 

29-May-06 by Thomas Keenan

Blast from the Past – Part 9 – Under 21s Champ

Part 9 looks at the Under 21 Championships !

UNDER 21 CHAMPIONSHIP

Year – Winners — Runner-up
1972 – Ballinamore 2-4 — Allen Gaels 1-6
1973 – Allen Gaels 1-7 — Ballinamore 0-9
1974 – Drumlea 2-9 — Mohill 1-1
1975 – Drumlea 3-11 — Allen Gaels 1-5
1976 – Drumlea — Naomh Diarmada
1977 – Lough RynnÓgaels — Annaduff
1978 – Lough RynnÓgaels — Ballinamore
1979 – Ballinamore — Aughawillan
1980 – Aughawillan — Ballinamore
1981 – Gortletteragh — Ballinamore
1982 – Aughawillan — Fenagh
1983 – Glencar/Manor — Fenagh
1984 – Carrigallen Harps 3-8 — Sliabh an IarainnÓgaels 1-7
1985 – Mohill 2-15 — Drumlea 1-2
1986 – Mohill 3-13 — Ballinamore 1-5
1987 – Ballinamore 0-15 — Carrigallen 0-3
1988 – St Marys 1-8 — Ballinamore 0-8
1989 – Drumlea 1-9 — St Marys 2-5
1990 – St Marys 3-8 — Glencar/Manor 0-2
1991 – St Marys 0-14 — Drumlea 0-7
1992 – St Marys 0-8 — Allen Gaels 0-5
1993 – St Marys 2-9 — Allen Gaels 1-7 Played May 94.
1994 – Allen Gaels 1-12 — St Marys 1-7 Played 1995
1995 – Carrigallen Harps 4-8 — St Francis 1-9 Played Jan 1996
1996 – St Francis 2-12 — St Marys 1-9
1997 – St Francis 3-9 — St Marys 2-6(replay) — Draw St Francis 1-6 St Marys 0-9
1998 – GlenManor Gaels 1-9 — Castlefore Gaels 0-5 (Glencar/Manor/Glenfarne) Played June 1999
1999 – Bornacoola 2-6 — Mohill 1-7
2000 – Mohill 1-9 — St Francis 0-8
2001 – Drumlea 0-13 — Mohill 0-6
2002 – Drumlea 0-18 — Oughteragh Gaels 2-10 — Replay played Sept 2003
2003 – Drumlea 0-11 — St Francis 1-7
2004 – Glencar/Manor 2-8 — Drumlea 1-6
2005 – Oughteragh Gaels — Drumlea

Under 21 B Championship

2002 – Kiltubrid 3-6 — Drumkeerin 0-10
2003 – Melvin Gaels 3-6 — Drumkeerin 1-6 (replay)
2004 – Melvin Gaels 1-3 — Drumkeerin 0-4
2005 – Melvin Gaels — Drumkeerin

 

 

25-May-06 by Compliled by Sean O Suilleabhain, web format – PRO

Leitrim Ladies Notes-

[b]TG4 Connacht Championship: [/b]
The weather took its toll on a number of games at the weekend and the Leitrim Mayo quarter final in Cloone on Sunday was no exception. The referee declared the pitch unplayable forty minutes before the throw in and a new date is yet to be confirmed by Connacht Council.

[b]9 a Side Leagues: [/b]
Ballinaglera deferated Bornacoola on Friday evening to remain undefeated in the competition to date. On Sunday morning Glencar Manor had a narrow win over St Marys. The St Josephs game against Annaduff had to be postponed due to weather conditions.

[b]Leitrim F?ile Blitz: [/b]
Next Saturday ten teams will compete in a 15 a side blitz at two venues. Due to weather conditions at present, the venues have yet to be confirmed but all clubs will be notified during the week.

[b]Interprovincials:[/b]
Congratulations and best wishes to Sarah McLoughlin, Sinead Brennan and Eimear McGlade who have been selected on the Connacht panel for the Interprovincial tournament in Mullingar at the weekend and to Jason Tanaine who will be part of the management team.

 

 

23-May-06 by Patricia Bohan