Under 17 Final
Well done our Under 17 team who defeated Annaduff in the Championship Shield Final on Saturday after a great performance.
Brendan Canning
The news of the sudden passing of Brendan Canning was a huge shock to the club and the community, as it became known last Thursday morning. Brendan had a deep involvement in a wide range of voluntary community activities for over 50 years ranging from the GAA to the credit union to amateur drama. In sporting terms, he would be described today as a teenage prodigy. Brendan played in goals for St. Francis as a 16-year-old for a historic Junior Championship success in 1963, a first for Drumshanbo. In 1965 he had the unique distinction of representing Leitrim at minor, U-21, junior and senior level in the same year while still in secondary school. He also won a Connacht Minor Hurling Championship medal with Leitrim at this time scoring 3 goals in the final. Indeed he joked that in the All Ireland Semi Final against Limerick which was a one-sided affair, he was marked by future All-Star & All Ireland Winner, Pat Hartigan, and the pair made a deal that late in the game Brendan would be given free passage to goal to put a gloss on the scoreline – It could only happen to Brendan! He represented Leitrim at senior level for a number of years & enjoyed further club success by winning a three in a row of Division 1 League Titles with Allen Gaels in 1973, 74 & ’75 and was part of that team which contested 6 league finals on the trot and lost a senior championship final in 1973 after a replay. He continued playing into the mid-1980’s and captained the club in the centenary year of 1984. Brendan was also a keen contributor to Scor and excelled in Question Time and was part of the legendary trips to England in 1985 to raise funds for the purchase of The Mayflower as a community centre. He served the club as team selector, referee, coach, Scor participant and he was a great man to pen a poem to celebrate a famous club victory or to contribute to match programmes. He was club secretary on a number of occasions and as recently as 2002 when the Club last won the senior championship and although Brendan would never have said it, he was hugely proud to see his son, Andy make the breakthrough to the senior team and collect a championship medal. One of Brendan’s greatest contributions to the club is often overlooked and that was the role he played in coaching & nurturing a young crop of players in the early 1980’s that would go on to enjoy great success at senior level in the years ahead. He was responsible for creating the ‘town league’ that brought on a generation of young players in that period. As a man, Brendan was fiercely loyal, utterly dependable and a straight talker – he wouldn’t always tell you what you wanted to hear but maybe it was what you needed to hear and there was always common sense & logic behind it. To those who knew him best it will be the quick wit and sense of fun that will be the abiding memory and we will miss those humorous exchanges most of all. The Club performed a guard of honour on Monday at his funeral and a minute’s silence was observed before the County Final on Sunday afternoon. The Club extends deepest condolences to Rosie, Trevor, Andrea, Trina & Andrew, to his brothers John and Mel and sister, Joan, as well as the McGowan, McKeon & Guckian Families, his extended family & a wide circle of friends. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dilis.
U-17’s
The lads play Leitrim Gaels this Saturday at 12noon in the 13 aside championship final. Please turn out in numbers to support the team. Best of luck to the players and to Micky, Fergus & Noel.
U-16 Girls
The girls had a good win over Mohill on Saturday morning last. Best of luck to them in their remaining fixtures.
25 Card Drive
Allen Gaels 25 Card Game continues every Sunday evening in Aras Phadraig at 8:30pm. Please note the change of venue. Refreshments served. All welcome.
Lotto
There was no winner of the lotto jackpot & the numbers drawn were 08-15-26-27. The 5 prize winners of €20 each were: Chris McKenna, Drumkeerin; Margaret McPartland, Church Street; Helen Cullen, Drumshanbo; Teresa Fox, Aughaguinea and The Smith Family, Drumshanbo. The jackpot now stands at €1,400. Also a reminder that annual lotto tickets are available from any club officers for €85 for the year.
County Finals
Congratulations to Mohill & Aughnasheelin on their wins in the senior & intermediate championship respectively. Commiserations to Glencar Manorhamilton and Leitrim Gaels in what were two very competitive & enjoyable matches.
Cairde Liatroma
This is a last chance for people to support the County Board Development Draw which begins next week. The club has a couple of tickets remaining so please contact any club officer for more details.
Intermediate
Sunday was simply not our day, we lost out to a far more deserving Aughnashellin side who were more hungrier to win from the start. We wish Aughnasheelin all the best in Connaught and in the senior championship next year. Well done to all the players and to Mal, Peter and Karl for giving us some terrific displays of football in the last few weeks and bringing every soul in the village and surrounding area together for joy and belief. Thanks to the supporters for coming out in great numbers. Of all four team on Sunday, it was evident that it was our Gaels who got the most behind our team and supported them. Our focus now turns to the under 17 final on Saturday and division 2 league final the following weekend, and we urge all our supporters out again to roar on the “ferocious” Gaels.
Turn the Village Purple and Green
What each and everyone did just showed the community and spirit. To all the sponsors and supporters the club, players and committee cannot thank you all enough. With the under 17 final and league final we want everything left up.
Under 17’s
The under 17 final is this Saturday at 12pm against Allen Gaels in Pairc Naoimh Mhuire Carrick. Please come out and support the lads who will form the senior panel in the next few years.
League Final
The league final against Ballinaglera is set for the weekend of 21st/22nd October.
County Finals
Congratulations to both Aughnasheelin and Mohill on becoming Leitrim Intermediate and Senior Champions at the weekend. Commiserations also go to Leitrim Gaels and Glencar/ Manorhamilton.
Club Meeting
There will be an important club meeting on tonight (Wednesday) at 9.30 pm in Ballinaglera Hall.
Underage
Good luck to the Allen Gaels U-17’s in their final against Leitrim Gaels on this Saturday 14th of October at 12pm in St Mary’s Park, Carrick.
FIXTURES
Sunday 15th October
Pyramid Bookmakers Junior A Football Semi Final: We play Ballinamore SOH at 12 noon in Mohill.
Westlink Coaches U15 (15) Championship Final: We play St. Josephs at 2.30pm in Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada.
We are asking you all to please come out on Sunday to support these two teams, your support will greatly benefit the two teams.
UNDERAGE ACADEMY
Our 8 & U10 boys are playing a blitz on Friday evening next in Clonguish. Gaelic Training for both boys and girls will continue this Saturday morning, please try and be there at 9.50am to start at 10am sharp.
LOTTO
Play our Smart Lotto online by clicking on http://bit.ly/StMarysKiltoghert Tickets cost €2 and the Jackpot currently stands at €10,000
ST MARY’S ONLINE SHOP
Our online shop is now up and running. To purchase club gear please visit ONeills website-GAA-Ireland-St. Marys Kiltoghert GAA or go to the shop on our Facebook page.
THE OSKARS
It was a very proud night for everyone involved with the club when we came together with the local community to present the OsKaRs to a full house in Landmark Central on Saturday night and celebrate in style at the after party in Club 360. After months and months of planning and very hard work, the event was flawless from start to finish and the standard of acting was tremendous. A massive well done to the committee, all our wonderful actors and actresses, the Judges and our superb MC on the night John Lynch.
A big Thank you to The Landmark Hotel and Kevin Rowe Events for ensuring that the event ran so smoothly and all our requests were met. Also thank you to Willie Donnellan, Leitrim Observer who was there with his camera to capture everyone arriving on the red carpet.
Thanks to all our sponsors, your generosity means so much to us, a full list will follow next week. None of this would have been possible without you the local people who bought tickets, dressed up and came out to support St. Mary’s on what can only be described as a truly enjoyable night, one we will talk about and remember with pride forever.
The following were lucky enough to win the much coveted OsKars:
Best Movie – Forrest Gump
Best Actor – Jack de Lacy (Forrest Gump)
Best Actress- Saoirse Horan (The Snapper)
Highest Grossing Movie – Father Ted
Highest Individual Fundraiser – Kathleen Crowe
Best Supporting Actor – Brian Crowe (Father Ted)
Best Supporting Actress – Fiona Shannon (Forrest Gump)
BABY JOY
Congratulations and very best wishes to Fintan and Philomena Cox on the birth of their beautiful baby girl Victoria recently, a little sister for Isabele.
SYMPATHY
The club extends its deepest sympathies to Sharon and all the Kennedy and Milner families on the very sad passing of Sharon’s husband James (Bandon) following a short illness. May James rest in peace.
Strictly Come Dancing
What an excellent night at Priors Ballinamore as the club introduced our dancers to a packed crowd, with even more following the action live on Facebook. There was plenty of cheering and laughter as the ever-excellent Adrian Smyth introduced the couples first to each other and then to the massed audience.
If the launch night was anything to go by the main event which is in the Slieve Russell on the 18th of November is one not to be missed.
Next up for our dancers will be a gruelling training regime where they will be put through their paces by a crack team of choreographers in preparation for the main event
Over the coming weeks, we will introduce you to our intrepid couples through our Facebook page where we will share lots of titbits on our dancers and provide further information on each of their individual sponsors.
If you’re not one of the 2150 people that have so far viewed the launch video it’s still available on our page.
Special thanks to our main sponsors Priors and Gordon Hughes estate agents for their support so far and helping to make this possible
Junior A Semi Final
Best of luck to the Junior lads that will take on St Marys on Sunday at 12:00 for a place in the County Final , venue to be confirmed.
Under 17 Championship Final
Best of luck to the Under 17 Lads who are in action this Sunday at 1600 in Pairc Sean where they take on Fenagh in what promises to be a great final. Hopefully, as many of you as possible can head over to cheer the lads on.
Under 13 Trip to the Aviva
A big thank you to our u13 mentors who brought the team up to the Aviva to see Ireland in action on Friday evening, by all accounts the young lads had a fantastic time, watching the match, being interviewed before and meeting Steven Cluxton after the game. A truly great trip for the lads and one that will live long in the memory.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Aughnasheelan on their intermediate championship victory. I am sure we are all looking forward to Renewing old rivalries next season!!
Men’s Fitness
Men’s fitness session starting in Ballinamore GAA gym Wed At 8.30pm. All fitness levels welcome.
Ladies beginners fitness class!!
Are you interested in getting fit and healthy come along to Ballinamore GAA gym Thurs at 11am and you will be introduced to our fitness session
Irish Class for Complete Beginners
Irish class for people with little or no Irish will begin in Ballinamore Library on Thursday 12 October at 7.00pm. Admission is free.
Club Lotto Monday 09/10/2017
Numbers Drawn 5 7 2 3 0 1 4 6
Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Lotto ar Dé Luan seo caite.
Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an oíche:
House €40: Hugh McTague
Kindly sponsored : Sean O Suilleabhain
€40 each – : : Regina Creamer, mobile no. Ciara McKiernan, Kildorragh. Anita Harte, Ballinamore. Michael Quinn & Meave Sharpley, Ballinamore
Next Weeks’ draw takes place An Bhainc on Monday night the Pota Oir €2800.
County Finals
Congratulations to Mohill on winning the Senior Championship final on Sunday and Aughnasheelin on winning the Intermediate Final. Commiserations to Glencar/Manorhamilton and Leitrim Gaels
50/50 Draw
Congratulations to Gerry Mc Gurran, Tullaghan who won €209 in last week’s 50/50 Draw. Get your ticket now for this week’s draw
Junior Champions 1967
The Fenagh team of 1967 who won the Leitrim Junior Championship will be honoured on Saturday next 14th October next to mark the 50th anniversary of their success. A special mass will be celebrated in St Mary’s Church Foxfield at 7pm by Club President Fr Tommy Greenan and afterwards, a social event will take place at The Abbey Bar. All club members are invited and encouraged to attend as well as everyone in the community.
County Final
On Sunday next, the John McCartin Newtowngore Engineering U17 (15) Leitrim Football Championship Final 2017 takes place in Pairc Sean MacDiarmada with Fenagh St Caillins taking on Sean O’Heslins. Throw in is at 4pm. Please come along and support the team.
Underage Fixtures
On Wednesday evening 11th October our u11’s take part in Leitrim blitz in the Leitrim Centre of Excellence at 6.30pm. This blitz was postponed last week due to the.weather. On Saturday last our u12’s took part in the annual Shane Brennan Tournament in Newtownforbes. They retained the Shield trophy with victories over teams from Claregalway, Knockmore and Clonguish.
County Champions
Congratulations to the Mohill and Aughnasheelin clubs on their success in last weekend’s senior and intermediate County finals.
Seniors
Well done to the seniors who had a 2-13 to 0-12 victory over Cloone in the league on Saturday afternoon. The date for the league final still to be confirmed.
Club Meeting
There will be an important club meeting on next Wednesday 11th of October at 9.30 pm in Ballinaglera Hall. Please note the change of date.
Underage
Well done to the Allen Gaels U-17’s who defeated Glencar/Manor in their semi-final yesterday on a score of 2-15 to 4-03. The final against Leitrim Gaels is due to take place on Saturday 14th of October. Venue TBC.
Strictly Come Dancing
Only a few days to go to our Strictly Come Dancing Launch night which takes place @Priors High Street on Saturday night at 21:30, a great night’s craic will be had with music and refreshments provided and also the publics first chance to meet and see our intrepid dancers. Our couples are already in flying form practising their new moves and preparing for the main event which is in the Slieve Russell on the 18th of November, tickets are on sale now for an event that’s not to be missed.
Under 17 Semi Final
The U-17 semi-final played against Kinlough in St Osnatts GAA pitch outside Manorhamilton. Played in perfect conditions on Saturday at 4pm.
SOH won the fixture on a score line of 3-9 to 2-7. It was a close game throughout with SOH having the majority of the play in both halves. We were unlucky not to convert two goal chances in the first half but held a slender lead at half time. We took our opportunities in the second with a goal from a penalty and two from play. Some great points scored also over the course of the game both from frees and play.
Although we were fairly comfortable coming towards the end of the game things got a bit scrappy. We held our nerve and now move on to the final against Fenagh. No date fixed yet for this match. Team starting Jack Gallogley, Danny Smyth, Nathan McCartin, Eoin Curran, Eoin Shanley, Francis McGovern, James Creamer, Mathew Morris, Cathal McHugh, Dylan Beirne, Senan Harte, James Honeyman, Joe Sweeney, Tom Prior, Dara Gleason. Subs used Aaron McBrien, Sean Christy.
The final has been set for October the 15th where the lads will take on Fenagh at 16:00 in Pairc Sean
Under 12 girls
Hard Luck to the u12 girls who unfortunately lost in the final against St Bridget’s at the weekend, the girls put in a great performance but were unable to overcome a strong St Bridget’s team. Hopefully, the girls can stick together and will be back stronger next year
Men’s Fitness
Men’s fitness session starting in Ballinamore GAA gym Wed At 8.30pm. All fitness levels welcome.
Ladies beginners fitness class!!
Are you interested in getting fit and healthy come along to Ballinamore GAA gym Thurs at 11am and you will be introduced to our fitness session
Irish Class for Complete Beginners
Irish class for people with little or no Irish will begin in Ballinamore Library on Thursday 12 October at 7.00pm. Admission is free.
Club Lotto Monday 02/10/2017
Numbers Drawn 4 7 6 0 3 2 5 1
Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Lotto ar Dé Luan seo caite.
Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an oíche:
House Draw John Harte & Aiden McGovern
Kindly sponsored : Tom Burns
€40 each – : Pauric McGovern, Killaneen. Bernadette Dowd, Sallyfield. Joe Feely, Tully. Gerry Mahon, Church St
Next Weeks’ draw takes place in Smyths on Monday night the Pota Oir €2750.
U17
Well done to our U17 team who defeated Rinn Gaels last Saturday. Final Score: 4-20 to 1-03. They now take on St. Josephs in the Shield Final next Saturday at 12pm, venue to be confirmed. Good luck to all involved.
Ladies
Good luck to our Senior Ladies team who take on Kiltubrid in the league final this Saturday at 5pm in Ballinamore.
Annual Lotto
Any annual lotto tickets that have not been returned, please do so to Jerome or Morgan Quinn as soon as possible.
Club Lotto
Results of our club lotto draw held in Tabhairne an bhainc on Wednesday 6th September – No Jackpot winner. Numbers drawn – 7, 6, 11 & 17. Winners: John McKeon, Drumlea, Carl Johnston, Newtowngore, Sean McNulty, Aughnasheelin, Tracey & Michael McTague, Corraleehan, Dermot & Martina Quinn, Corlorgan, Kevin Mallon, Bornacoola and Jimmy Walsh, Drumcorra. Results Of our club lotto draw held in Gorby’s Newtowngore on Wednesday 20th September. No Jackpot winner. €20 Winners – Mary Fee, Mattie Fee, Drumreilly, Jim Prior, Drumlea, Dessie Wesley, Ballinamore, Des Quinn, Drumcullion, Brendan Fay, Ballyconnell & Treasa Quinn, Drumcoura. Next draw will be held in The Viking Bar on Wednesday 4th October.New Jackpot €1,200.
Corraleehan Parish Walk
Corraleehan Parish Walk continues each Thursday night at 8.30pm from Corraleehan Church. Community spirit, health, fitness, whatever your goals we will be happy to see you, everyone welcome.
Good Luck to our neighbours Aughnasheelin who take on Leitrim Gaels in the Intermediate Football Final this Sunday in Pairc Sean.
Results
With two championship semi-finals up for decision, last weekend hopes were high of reaching the final in both. In the first game on Saturday morning our u17 team took on St Mary’s Kiltoghert. The first half was closely contested with Mary’s going in at half-time a goal up. The Fenagh lads hit some good form as the second half progressed and hit goals at crucial times running out winners on a scoreline of 6.11 to 2.09. This win sets up a County Final meeting with neighbours Sean O’Heslins on Sunday 15th October. On Saturday evening the Junior B semi-final took place with Glencar Manor the opposition. Despite Fenagh starting well and leading through the second half, Manor got a goal at a crucial time and try as they might Fenagh couldn’t respond with Glencar Manor holding out in the end for a 2 point victory on a scoreline of 1.09 to 0.10.
Junior Champions 1967
The Fenagh team of 1967 who won the Leitrim Junior Championship will be honoured on Saturday 14th October next to mark the 50th anniversary of their success. A special mass will be celebrated in St Mary’s Church Foxfield at 7pm by Club President Fr Tommy Greenan and afterwards, a social event will take place at The Abbey Bar. All club members are invited and encouraged to attend as well as everyone in the community.
Connacht Skills Challenge
Fenagh St Caillins were represented by James Gilheaney, Colm McLoughlin, Ruairi O’Rourke and Matthew Hargaden in the Connacht U12’s skills challenge held recently at the Connacht Centre of Excellence. The lads acquitted themselves very well against the best in the province and finished 2nd overall in the scoring competition.
Lotto
Lotto Draw was held on Sunday night last with the numbers drawn 6 8 5 3 1 4 2 7. The jackpot of €1750 wasn’t won. Winners of €20 on the night were Eimear Quinn, Bill Quinn and Patricia McCaffrey with the yearly ticket holder €20 prize going to Tara Gill. Thank you for your continued support.
Underage Fixtures
On Wednesday evening 4th October our u11’s take part in Leitrim blitz in the Leitrim Centre of Excellence at 6.30pm and on Saturday next 7th October our u12’s take part in the annual Shane Brennan Tournament in Newtownforbes.
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