Underdogs returns to TG4

After a hugely successful series that saw DublinÓget the fight of their life, the Underdogs are back with a vengeance and this year they will be going up against Kerry. Mícheál Ó Muirchearthaigh is joining the panel of selectors and, along with Jarlath Burns (Armagh) & Mickey Ned O’Sullivan (Kerry), will be training the lads throughout the year.

Anyone who has never played senior county football at league or championship level is Underdog material. They will be offered the chance of a lifetime. A chance to be trained by three legends of the game. A chance to take on a senior county side and a chance to show their county what they’ve been missing!

Provincial trials will be held over four Saturdays in the months of May and June, with the Connacht trial being held in Hyde Park, Roscommon, on Saturday 19th June. Anyone interested in applying for the Underdogs must do so on TG4’s website. All details must be filled out in full, and if your application is successful, a member of the Underdogs production team will contact you with more details.

 

 

06-May-04 by Paddy Reilly

NHL- Leitrim 0-13 Louth 0-09

Leitrim’s Senior hurlers extended their recent run of good form when they beat Louth in an entertaining Division 3 Group 1 meeting in Carrick-on-Shannon yesterday. Leitrim centre-half forward, Clement Cunniffe was outstanding, Scóring seven points in total.

Leitrim: H. Phelan, V. McDermott, V. Cronin, K. Glancy, J. Glancy, S. Dorrigan, F. McKiernan, F. Carroll (0-1), J. Keane, B. Carroll, C. Cunniffe (0-7, 4f, 1 ’65’), M. Poinard, D. Regan(0-1), A. O’Shea (0-4, 2f), D. O’Grady. Subs: T. McLoughlin for Poinard, M. McKeon for O’Grady, M. Coles for Regan.

Louth: P. Doherty, G. Hoey, D. McCarthy, J. Kennedy, K. Kirk, A. Myers, S. Darcy, E. Quigley (0-1, 1f), M. Boland (0-6, 5f), D. Byrne, T. Hilliard, D. Mulholland, N. McEneaney (0-1), P. Murphy (0-1), B. Corbett. Subs: T. Corcoran for Murphy, J. Carter for Corbett.

 

 

12-Apr-04 by Paddy Reilly

NFL- Roscommon 0-11 Leitrim 0-05

Leitrim ended their Allianz National Football League Division 2A campaign with a poor performance against neighbours Roscommon.

Roscommon needed to win by a landslide to have any chance of qualifying for the semi-finals, but found to find themselves trailing 0-02 to 0-04 at half-time to a Leitrim side helped by two excellent Declan Maxwell side. With a strong wind behind ithem after the break, Roscommon were the better team and pushed forward to outscore Leitrim by 0-09 to 0-01, with Leitrim’s only point in the second period coming from a Michael Foley free fifteen minutes after the break.

Roscommon: S. Curran, J. Nolan, M. Ryan, P. Noone, D. Casey, F. Grehan, J. Rogers (0-1), S. O’Neill, B. Higgins, J. Dunning (0-2), J. Hanley, R. Cox, N. Dineen (0-1), K. Mannion, F. Dolan (0-4). Subs: S. Lohan (0-2) for B. Higgins, G. HenÓghan (0-1) for R. Cox, J. Tiernan for J. Hanley, E. Towey for P Noone.

Leitrim: G. Phelan, D. Reynolds, M. McGuinness, B. Prior, M. Greene, J. McKeon, D. Kennedy, C. Carroll, D. Maxwell (0-2), J. Goldrick, P. Farrell (0-1), P. McGuinness, J. McGuinness, D. Brennan, M. Foley (0-2). Subs: J. Guckian for D. Brennan, N. Doonan for P. McGuinness, C. Regan for J. McGuinness.

 

 

07-Apr-04 by Paddy Reilly

Supporters Club Draw Results

The 2004 Leitrim GAA Supporters Club draw was held last Friday night, with a Galwayman picking up the top prize of €3,000. Full list of winners is as follows:

  • €3,000: Michael O’Mahony, Claregalway, Co. Galway
  • €1,000: Noel McGowan, Kinlough, Co. Leitrim
  • 28″ Colour TV: Kenneth Teevan, Killeshandra, Co. Cavan
  • All-Ireland Weekend: Philip McGowan, Kinlough, Co. Leitrim
  • Weekend Break: Charles Canning, Longford
  • €200: T.P. McLoughlin, Fenagh, Co. Leitrim
  • €200: Mel McLoughlin, Ballinaglera, Co. Leitrim
  • DVD Player: Pauric Gilbride, Kiltoghert, Co. Leitrim
  • €100: Avril Cox, Loughrea, Co. Galway
  • €100: Anna Mae & Charlie Kelly, Aughawillan, Co. Leitrim
  • €100: James McCaffery, Aughnasheelin, Co. Leitrim
  • Meal (Mitchell’s): Sr. Antonio Monaghan, Athlone, Co. Westmeath
  • Meal (Glancy’s): Jimmy Mulvey, Kintogher, Sligo
  • Meal (Commercial): Ann McGriskin, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim
  • Meal (Bush): Enda Horan, Kiltubrid, Co. Leitrim

Thanks to all those who bought or sold tickets and a special word of thanks to those who generously sponsored prizes.

 

 

01-Apr-04 by Paddy Reilly

Scór County Finals

The County Finals of Scór brought a huge crowd to Cloone on Saturday last who were highly entertained during a night of high drama in the various events. The winners (highlighted in italics) go on to represent Leitrim in the Connacht Finals in Ballinamore on Saturday evening next.

Figure Dancing
Drumreilly
Glencar/Manorhamilton
St. Mary’s

Solo Singing
Aughnasheelin
Carrigallen
Sean O’Heslin’s (Elaine Duignan)
St. Mary’s

Music
Glencar/Manorhamilton (no opposition)

Recitation
Bornacoola (Aidan Dockery)
Carrigallen
Fenagh
Glencar/Manorhamilton

Ballad Group
Aughnasheelin
Ballinaglera
Bornacoola
St. Mary’s

Question Time
Bornacoola
Glencar/Manorhamilton
Sean O’Heslin’s
St. Mary’s

Novelty Act
Aughnasheelin
Drumreilly
Fenagh
Sean O’Heslin’s

Set Dance
Aughawillan
Aughnasheelin
Fenagh
Glencar/ Manorhamilton

Club of the Year
Fenagh & Aughnasheelin (shared)

 

 

30-Mar-04 by Paddy Reilly

NFL- Monaghan 0-08 Leitrim 0-08

Leitrim barely grabbed a draw against Monaghan in Clones after Scóring three unanswered points in the last five minutes. The game lacked a competitive edge, because both sides were unable to make the play-offs.

Monaghan took the lead for the first time late in the first half and led 0-5 to 0-4 at half-time. As has so often been the case recently, Michael Foley accounted for all four of Leitrim’s first-half points – with three coming from frees.

Monaghan added another two points soon after the break, but couldn’t add another until the 60th minute. Both teams squandered chances, but Leitrim stuck with it and got a deserved draw when Seamus Quinn, JohnÓgoldrick and Michael Foley scored late points to level the match.

Monaghan: P. McElroy, D. McDermott, J. Coyle, Ed. Lennon, D. Duffy, F. Doogan, J.P. Mone, Eo. Lennon (0-1), J. Hughes, N. Corrigan, P. Finlay (0-4), D. Clerkin, T. Freeman (0-1), R. RonÓghan, D. Freeman (0-2). Subs: D. McArdle for J. Hughes, S. McManus for R. RonÓghan, K. Tavey for N. Corrigan, S. McGeough for F. Doogan, C. Flanagan for J.P. Mone.

Leitrim: G. Phelan, D. Reynolds, M. McGuinness, B. Prior, M. Greene, J. McKeon, D. Kennedy, C. Carroll, D. Maxwell, D. Lynch, P. Farrell, J. Goldrick (0-5), J. Glancy, J. Guckian, M. Foley (0-5). Subs: S. Quinn (0-1) for J. Guckian, N. Doonan for D. Lynch, P. McGuinness for J. Glancy.

 

 

22-Mar-04 by Paddy Reilly

NHL- Donegal 0-05 Leitrim 0-06

Leitrim’s senior hurlers continued to build on their recent run of form when they defeated Donegal by 0-6 to 0-5 in Ballybofey, thereby extending their unbeaten streak to three games. They have moved into second place in the Division 3A table and their final game against Armagh next weekend will decide their fate.

 

 

15-Mar-04 by Paddy Reilly

NFL- Leitrim 0-04 Offaly 2-10

Leitrim were on the wrong end of a thrashing on Sunday in Carrick-on-Shannon when midlanders Offaly were the visitors. Backed by a strong breeze, Offaly opened the Scóring and had five points on the board after ten minutes without a response from the home side. Leitrim battled back before half-time and trailed 0-3 to 0-7 at the break.

However, playing into the breeze in the second half, the visitors adapted their style of play to a short passing game and continued on their rampage. A goal from Roy Malone midway through the second half finally killed off the Leitrim challenge. An injury-time goal from Alan Mulhall completed the rout for Offaly, who now lie second behind Donegal in the Division 2A table, while Leitrim drop to sixth. The final score was 2-10 to 0-04.

Leitrim: G. Phelan, D. Reynolds, J. McKeon, M. McGuinness, M. Greene, N. Kilbane, B. Prior, C. Carroll, P. Farrell (0-1), B. Brennan, D. Lynch, N. Doonan, J. McGuinness, S. Quinn, M. Foley (0-3, 2f). Subs: C. Regan for B. Brennan, J. Guckian for P. Farrell, P. McGarry for N. Doonan.

Offaly: C. McNamara, S. Sullivan, C. Evans, S. Brady, B. Mooney (0-2), C. Daly, K. Slattery (0-1), C. McManus (0-2), A. McNamee, R. Malone (1-0), P. Kellaghan (0-1), C. Farrell (0-1), J. O’Neill (0-1), N. McNamee (0-1), J. Reynolds (0-1). Subs: J. Hurst for S. Sullivan, C. Quinn for A. McNamee, A. Mulhall (1-0) for C. Farrell, R. Guinan for J. O’Neill, B. Malone for K. Slattery.

 

 

15-Mar-04 by Paddy Reilly

Leitrim GAA Supporters Club Draw 2004

The 2004 Leitrim GAA Supporters Club Draw was launched recently with a top prize of €3000, along with numerous other wonderful prizes.

The full list of prizes are as follows:

  • €3,000 (sponsored by Kevin Quinn and Jimmy’s Bar & Restaurant)
  • €1,000 (sponsored by Joe Laydon)
  • 28″ colour TV (sponsored by Mohill Hardware)
  • All-Ireland Hurling weekend break in the Skylon Hotel (sponsored by the McNiffe Hotel Group) plus 2 All-Ireland Hurling Final tickets (sponsored by Leitrim GAA County Committee)
  • Weekend break for 2 at Glenview Cottages (sponsored by Brian and Theresa Kennedy)
  • €200 (sponsored by Aoife Gorman)
  • €200 (sponsored by Gerry Murray)
  • D.V.D. player (sponsored by Berney Crossan Electrical)
  • €100 (sponsored by Gerry O’Rourke)
  • €100 (sponsored)
  • €100 (sponsored)
  • Meal for two in Mitchell’s Restaurant, Carrigallen (sponsored by Pat and Yvonne Mitchell)
  • Meal for two at Glancy’s Restaurant, Glenfarne (sponsored by Glancy’s Restaurant)
  • Meal for two at Commercial Hotel, Ballinamore (sponsored by Freddie and Mary Walsh)
  • Meal for two at the Bush Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon (sponsored by Joe and David Dolan)

    Anybody wishing to join the Leitrim GAA Supporters Club for 2004 should send their name, address, phone number and a cheque, postal order or bank draft for €30.00 to one of the following:

  • Gerry McGovern, Annaugh, Cloone, Co. Leitrim
  • Jim Meehan, Dromahaire, Co. Leitrim
  • Seamus Gallagher, Corry, Drumkeerin, Co. Leitrim.

     

     

    01-Mar-04 by Paddy Reilly

    • Senior Championship draw throws up thrilling ties!

    Last Monday’s Masonite Senior Football Championship draw has thrown some up some exciting groups, with some teams receiving a significantly more difficult path to the Championship final.

    Champions St. Mary’s will be hoping to qualify from Group 4, most likely along with Allen Gaels and ahead of last year’s Senior B winners, Sean O’Heslin’s. Carrigallen will feel that they could cause an upset, but Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher will really struggle to make an impact.

    2003 Runners-up St. Caillin’s make their way through to the quarter-finals from Group 1 along with 1999 Champions Glencar/Manorhamilton, with Ballinaglera, Annaduff and Cloone hoping for a shock victory against one of the big two to squeeze through.

    Group 2 is arguably the weakest group, with Bornacoola, Aughawillan, Mohill, Kiltubrid and Drumkeerin all in with a fair chance of making it the quarter-finals, where they’ll meet the qualifiers from Group 1.

    However, Group 3 will be the Group of Death with Melvin Gaels and Aughavas, Champions from 1998 and 2000 respectively, being thrown in alongside perennial contenders Gortletteragh and League Champions Drumreilly. Indeed, this is third year in a row that Gortletteragh will face Drumreilly. Adding to the tension, Aughavas Manager PJ Carroll was in charge of Gortletteragh last year! One really has to feel sorry for Aughnasheelin who finished pointless at the bottom of their Championship group last year before finishing bottom of Division 1A.

    To add to the difficulties on the latter side of the draw, the winners and runners-up of Group 3 and Group 4 will face each other in the quarter-finals. Certainly, any team on this side of the draw will would be deserved Champions should they be lifting the silverware next autumn.

    Full details of the draw are available on the Championship section. Dates for al games will be announced shortly.

     

     

    28-Feb-04 by Paddy Reilly

    County Board supports “Save Leitrim” campaign

    Leitrim GAA County Board has voiced it’s support of the campaign to prevent Leitrim being split into two separate constituencies.

    County Chairman Michael McGowan said that while the GAA are a strictly non-political organisation, “we don’t see this as a political issue. We see football as a binding force in the county and it is very important that we have the identity of a single county”.

    Should the proposed changes happen, north Leitrim would join Sligo and south Leitrim would join Roscommon to form two new constituencies. McGowan added that he had spent his life “trying to unite north Leitrim and south Leitrim and we will not allow this”.

    Anybody wishing to voice their opposition to this decision can do so by e-mailing their name and address to giveleitrimbackitsTD@eircom.net.

     

     

    25-Feb-04 by Paddy Reilly

    Rowley names Leitrim team to face Clare

    Declan Rowley has left one vacancy in the Leitrim team to face Clare in Ennis on Sunday. Seamus Quinn moves to midfield, Colin Regan moves back to defence and Donal Brennan returns at left corner-forward. There’s one vacancy at right-half forward.

    Team: G. Phelan, M. McGuinness, J. McKeon, D. Reynolds, B. Prior, N. Gilbane, C. Regan, C. Carroll, S. Quinn, AN Other, P. Farrell, J. Guckian, M. Foley, S. Canning, D. Brennan.

     

     

    13-Feb-04 by Paddy Reilly