Scór Update

Scór time of year again and this year’s season is being widely promoted as a cultural year for the competition, celebrating 100 years of the 1916 rising. Starting with the Connacht Council GAA Initiative of the 2016 launch night in the GAA Centre of Excellence, Ballyhaunis on November 3rd last.

This years Scór na nÓg competition dates have been brought slightly forward in conjunction with last years new guidelines set out by An Coiste Náisiúnta Scór.
 
County Finals: To be completed at least two weeks prior to the Provincial Competition.

Provincial Finals: Connacht Finals are to be completed one calendar month in advance of the All Ireland Final.
 
Scór na nÓg Liatroma 2016 Dates:

Leitrim Semi Final: Saturday 21st November 2015 – Drumkeerin at 6.00pm

Leitrim Semi Final: Sunday 22nd November 2015 – Fenagh at 3.00pm

Leitrim County Final: Sunday 29th November 2015 at 2.00pm

Connacht Final: Saturday 12th December 2015 at 2pm in Claremorris, Co Mayo
 
Please note this years Scór na nÓg Participants must be Under 17 on January 1st 2016.
 
Any queries on the dates or general questions can be directed to your clubs Oifigeach Cultúir/Teanga or a current rulebook can be found on http://www.gaa.ie/about-the-gaa/cultur-agus-gaeilge/Scór/

 

 

01-Nov-15 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

Connacht Scór 2016 Launch

Connacht Scór 2016 Launch

As part of their newly developed strategy for reviving Scór, Coiste Scór Chonnacht are hosting the Launch of Scór 2016 in the Centre of excellence Bekan Ballyhaunis, on Tuesday night November 3rd.

This promises to be a huge night’s entertainment with previous Connacht and all Ireland winners taking to the stage once again.

The Bean an Ti for the night is none other than Carole Coleman of RTE, renowned author and broadcaster. Carole has represented St Mary’s Gaa club in Leitrim in Scór, and will be giving a rendition of her favourite ballad on the night.  Also in attendance will be the Cathairleacht Scór Naisiúnta  Antoin MacGabhan and Runai Siobhan Ni Chúnna. The launch will be done by Cathairleacht of Comhairle Chonnacht Mick Rock a former participant in Scór himself.

Coiste Scór Chonnachta are going to great lengths to revitalise Scór and this launch is part of the strategy. County board and Club officers from the province, and anybody interested inÓgood nights entertainment is invited to attend what promises to be a huge night entertainment. Admission is free and everybody is welcome.

 

 

31-Oct-15 by Connacht GAA Council

Connacht GAA Club Minor Football Championship 2015

Connacht GAA Club Minor Football Championship 2015

 

Connacht GAA are delighted to announce details of the inaugural Connacht GAA Club Minor Football Championship 2015. This initiative which was promoted through the provincial Coaching & Games Committee will see the County Champions in the Minor A and B grades compete in the Connacht Club Championship. The games will be played on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th November in the Connacht GAA Centre. (Complete fixture schedule below)

Last weekend saw the Leitrim winners, Melvin Gaels, defeat Sligo winners Calry/St. Josephs, 2-13 to 0-11 in the quarter final of the Connacht GAA Minor B Club Football Championship. They now progress to play Oranmore-Maree in the first semi-final with Knockmore from Mayo taking on Oran from Roscommon in the other semi-final.

The Connacht GAA Minor A Club Football Championship will see the winners from Sligo, St. Mary’s take on Leitrim Champions, St. Manachan’s in the provincial quarter final this Sunday, 1st November, in Kent park Sligo. The winners of this fixture will face Galway’s Salthill/Knocknacarra in the first of the semi-finals. The second semi-final will pit Claremorris(Mayo) against Roscommon champions Padraig Pearses. The Connacht GAA Minor A Club Football Championship trophy is named after the late Fr. Oliver Hughes who dedicated so much of his life to developing footballers through his involvement with various clubs and of course the famed St. Jarlaths.

In commenting on the competitions, John Tobin said, ‘I am looking forward to these games and I have no doubt that we will see football of a high standard, giving further evidence of the enormous work being carried out with the young players within their clubs. We have a very strong base of coaching within the province and this competition provides clubs with an opportunity to compete at a higher level’. 

Fixtures Minor A Championship

Quarter Final 01/11/2015

Kent Park 14:00 St Marys 3-15  St Manachans 4-10

Semi-Finals 06/11/2015

Connacht GAA Centre 20:15 St Marys V Salthill-Knocknacarra

Connacht GAA Centre 20:15 Claremorris V Pádraig Pearses 

Minor A Final 07/11/2015 

Connacht GAA Centre 12:30 Claremorris/Pádraig Pearses V St Marys/Salthill-Knockarra

Minor A Shield Final 07/11/2015

Connacht GAA Centre 12:00 Loser of Semi-Final 1 V Loser of Semi-Final 2

Extra Time if necessary in all the above games

 

Fixtures Minor B Championship

Quarter Final 26/10/2015

Connolly Park 12:00 Calry/St Josephs 0-11 Melvin Gaels 2-13

Semi-Finals 06/112015

Connacht GAA Centre 19:00 Oranmore-Maree 3-6 Melvin Gaels 2-5

Connacht GAA Centre 19:00 Oran (Football) V Knockmore 

Minor B Final 07/11/2015

Connacht GAA Centre 12:30 Oran (Football)/Knockmore V Oranmore-Maree

Minor B Shield Final 07/11/2015

Connacht GAA Centre 12:00 Loser of Semi-Final 1 V Loser of Semi-Final 2

Extra Time if necessary in all the above games

 

 

31-Oct-15 by Connacht GAA Council

Weekend Fixture List 10-11 Deireadh Fomhair 2015

Venue Grade Round Fixture Time
      Satharn 10 Deireadh Fomhair  
Drumshanbo ACL1 11 Allen Gaels v Melvin Gaels 5 30
St.Marys ACL1 11 St.Marys v Ballinamore-SOH 5 30
Drumkeerin ACL1 11 Drumkeerin v Carrigallen 5 30
         
      Domhnach 11 Deireadh Fomhair  
Pairc Sean SHL Final Cluainin Iomaint v Longford Slashers 2 00
      Extra time if necessary  
Pairc Sean SHC Final Ballinamore Hurling v Carrick Hurling Club 4 00
      Extra time if necessary  
         
Ballinamore MFC(A) Final Fenagh/Gortletteragh v St.Manachans 2 00

 

 

06-Oct-15 by Declan Bohan – PRO

CCC confirms Connacht Gold SFC Final Replay Date

Venue Grade Round Fixture Time Referee
      Satharn 3 Deireadh Fomhair     
Pairc Sean MFC B Final Dromahair v Melvin Gaels 3 00 Seamus Quinn
Pairc Sean SFC Final Replay GlencarManorhamilton v Mohill 5 00 Ray McBrien
      Extra time if necessary    
           
           
      Domhnach 4 Deireadh Fomhair    
Ballinamore SHC Semi Final Cluainin Iomaint v Carrick Hurling 2 00 TBC
      Extra time if necessary    
           
Ballinamore SHC Semi Final Ballinamore Hurling v Gortletteragh Hurling 4 00 TBC
      Extra time if necessary    
           
           
      Aoine 9 Deireadh Fomhair    
Kiltubrid JFCA Semi Final Replay Ballinamore- SOH v Melvin Gaels 8 30 TBC
      Extra time if necessary    

 

 

28-Sep-15 by Declan Bohan – PRO

Ladies Club Championship News

Senior Championship Final: Congratulations to Kiltubrid who defeated Aughawillan in the Coxs Steakhouse Senior Championship Final last Sunday in Ballinamore. It was a highly competitive game with great determination shown from Kiltubrid to secure their first ever senior championship. Final score Kiltubrid 1-09 Aughawillan 0-8

 
Junior Championship Final: Cloone will face Glencar Manorhamilton in the Coxs Steakhouse Junior Championship final this Saturday the 19th of September at 6:30pm in Leitrim Village. Please support. 
 
Senior Relegation: St Josephs have secured there place in the senior championship after defeated both Mohill and Oughteragh Gaels in the senior relegation playoffs. Both Mohill and Oughteragh Gaels will compete in the 2016 Intermediate Championship.

 

 

14-Sep-15 by Claire Rowley – PRO

Connacht Handball 60 x 30 Championship

Connacht 60×30 Championship

This week sees the return of Donal Wrynn to competitive inter county handball action when he teams up with Martin Raftery in the Connacht 60×30 Intermediate Doubles Championship semi-final. This is a formidable combination with Wrynn, who took the  2012 All-Ireland Minor title in 40×20 and Minor Doubles title in 60×30, while Raftery won the 2014 All-Ireland Junior 60×30. They take on a very strong Roscommon pairing of Niall McGrath and Mark Nally in St Comans Roscommon tomorrow (Thursday) evening at 7.30.
     Other Leitrim players in action this week are Leo Logan and Jamie Murray who take on Dennis Creighton and Sean Jennings (Roscommon) in the 60×30 Junior Championship semi-final, and Barry McDonagh who faces Matt Kenny (Galway) in the Junior C Final.

 

 

14-Sep-15 by Niall Scollan – Leitrim Handball

CCC notifies Clubs of games over next two weekends

Venue Grade Round Fixture Time
      Satharn 19 Mean Fomhair 2015  
Manorhamilton ACL2 5 GlencarManorhamilton v Kiltubrid 6 00
Gortletteragh ACL2 7 Gortletteragh v Cloone 6 00
         
         
      Satharn 26 Mean Fomhair 2015  
St.Marys ACL2 Final Annaduff v Leitrim Gaels 5 30
         
      Domhnach 27 Mean Fomhair  
         
Pairc Sean IFC Final Ballinamore-SOH v Melvin Gaels 2 00
Pairc Sean SFC Final GlencarManorhamilton v Mohill 4 00
         

 

 

14-Sep-15 by Declan Bohan – PRO

Connacht 60×30 Handball Championship

Connacht 60×30 Championship

Leitrim handballers were in action at the weekend when they took on Roscommon opposition in the Connacht 60×30 semi-finals in Minor, Junior and Junior C, with the games played in St Comans in Roscommon on Friday night.
Alan Wrynne was first up in the Minor Semi-Final where he came up against Cathal OConnor. Despite battling hard he lost out on a score line 10-21, 11-21. The Junior semi-final also went the same way with Leo Logan losing out to Dennis Creighton 21-7, 21-17. Barry McDonagh was the only Leitrim player to emerge victorious on the night after he defeated Liam Kelly in the Junior C semi-final 21-6, 21-12. In Junior B Joel Smith is in action tonight (Wednesday) in St Comans roscommon at 8.00pm. Joel is also in action next week-end when he teams up with Barry McDonagh in The Junior B Doubles Championship.

 

 

11-Sep-15 by Niall Scollan – Leitrim Handball

Weekend Fixture List 12-13 September 2015

Venue Grade Round Fixture Time
      Satharn 12 Mean Fomhair 2015  
Pairc Sean IFC Semi Final Aughnasheelin v Ballinamore-SOH 5 00
Pairc Sean SFC Semi Final Gortletteragh v Mohill 6 30
         
      Domhnach 13 Mean Fomhair 2015  
Cloone SFC Relegation Final Bornacoola v Carrigallen 12 00
      Extra time if necessary  
         
Mohill ACL D5 Final Aughavas v Cloone 12 00
         
Drumshanbo ACL D4 Final Annaduff v Drumkeerin 12 00
         
Pairc Sean IFC Semi Final Fenagh-St.Caillins v Melvin Gaels 3 00
Pairc Sean SFC Semi Final Aughawillan v GlencarManorhamilton 4 30

 

 

08-Sep-15 by Declan Bohan – PRO

St Francis capture Ladies IFC Title – SFC Final on Sunday

Intermediate Championship Final: Congratulations to St. Francis on winning the Intermediate Championship title last Saturday after defeating Drumkeerin in Leitrim Village. 

 
Senior Championship Final: Congratulations to Kiltubrid and Aughawillan who have made it to the Coxs Steakhouse Senior Final. The final will be played in Ballinamore at 2pm this Sunday Sept 13th. The very best of luck to both teams. Please support.

 

 

08-Sep-15 by Claire Rowley – Ladies PRO

Leitrim Ladies News

TG4 Intermediate All Ireland Semi Final Leitrim v Waterford
 
It has been a great year for Leitrim Ladies winning the Connacht Intermediate final for a second year in a row and reaching the All Ireland semi final but unfortunately our journey for 2015 ended last Saturday in Limerick. After defeating Clare in the All Ireland quarter final the ladies battled it out against Waterford for that all important final spot in Croke Park. The team started off strong with Leitrim leading the first half until the last dying minutes of the first half. Leaving only a point between the teams at half time. Leitrim 1-02 Waterford 1-03. Waterford took control after half time and proved to be the stronger team on the day. Leitrim showed great determination and battled it out till the very end.  Final score Leitrim 2-06 Waterford 2-17.
 
U8/U10 Blitz: Fenagh are hosting an U8/U10 blitz this Saturday. Any club interested in taking part please contact Marion McKeon on 087 7767220 by Thursday.

Championship Fixtures

Saturday Sept 5th

Junior Football Championship Round 3 Cloone V Glencar/Manorhamilton at 7:30pm in Kiltubrid.

Senior Relegation 1- St. Joesphs V Oughteragh Gaels at 7pm in Fenagh.

 

Sunday September 6th

Intermediate Championship Final St. Francis V Drumkeerin 2pm in Leitrim Village.

Senior Semi-Final 1  G/Manorhamilton V Kiltubrid 12pm in Pairc Sean.

Senior Semi-Final 2 Dromahair V Aughawillan 1:30pm in Pairc Sean.

 

U12 9aside Final: The U12 9aside final will take place this Friday Sept 4th at 7pm in Aughnasheelin. Annaduff V Aughawillan.

 

 

01-Sep-15 by Claire Rowley – PRO