Scór na mBunscoileanna

Scór na mBunscoileanna

Preparations are now complete for Scór na mBunscoileanna and there are increased entries in all categories. The first nights competition was held last Thursday 22nd Eanáir in Drumshanbo Community Centre. Great nights entertainment provided by all the schools that attended.

The following National Schools took part : Gaelscoil Liatroma; Aughawillan; Fatima N S Cloone; Carrigallen; Naomh Manchain, Mohill; Aughavas 
 
Leitrim Scór na mBunscoileanna winners – night One
 
Rince Foirne: Mohill
Amhranaíocht: Emma Hayden, Mohill A
Ceol: Gaelscoil Liatroma B
Recitation: Anya Stringer, Aughawillan A
Rince Aonair: Ava Carney, Aughavas
Trath na gCeist: Aughawillan
Nuachleas: Aughawillan
Ceol Aonair: Yvonne Quinn, Aughawillan B
Bailéad Ghrúpa: Gaelscoil Liatroma
Rince sean Nós: Anna Crossley, Gaelscoil Liatroma
Rince Seit: No entries.

The second night will be held this Thursday 29th Eanáir in Leitrim Gaels Clubhouse at 6.00
The following National Schools are competing : Liatroim; Droim Seanbhó; Drumcong; Scoil Bhríde Béal an Atha Móir; Barr na Cúile; Scoil Mhuire Cora Droma Rúisc; Achadh na Sileann; KilnÓgross; Fíonach; Scoil Naomh Pádraig, Béal an átha Móir.  

Cormac MacGiolla shield for the best school overall from the 2 nights competition will also be announced this Thursday evening. The very best of luck to all the young competitors.

 

 

25-Jan-15 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

One Connacht Scór na nÓg title for Leitrim

One Connacht title for Leitrim in this years Connacht Scór na nÓg Finals last Saturday in Claremorris. Leitrim Gaels took home the only title in the Ballad Group

The first Leitrim performance to take to the stage was represented by the fine young ladies of St Marys in the Figure dance. the girls gave a fabulous performance  but the 8 ladies from St Dominics in Roscommon danced through to the All-Irelands once again.

In Solo Singing Aoife McLoughlin of Kilbride Roscommon won the Connacht title seeing off Leitrims Kathy Mc Loughlin of Leitrim Gaels.

Easkey won the only title of the evening for Sligo in Instrumental Music , winning over our Leitrim Gaels team who received great rapture from the audience but unfortunately not the judges choice and Easkey retained their title for a second year.

Recitation was a very entertaining competition and Patrick Mullooly of St Dominics Rosommon was declared the winner. Credit to Aughnasheelans Sarah Mc Weeney and the self penned tale of modern day Scór , it drew lots of positive attention and received commendation from outgoing chair Mick Rock of Roscommon in his closing speech.

Leiriu winner was St Dominics of Roscommon, Set Dance went once again to Aughamore of Mayo. Leitrim has no entries in either of these competitions much to the shock of other Connaught counties as we would be deemed strong on both of these. One to revive for next year and not let the talent pass us by unnoticed.

Leitrims standard of participation was as high as ever this year and no doubt Leitrim Juniors will be back with a bang again in 2015.

 

The All-Ireland Finals will be held in Citywest Hotel & Conference Centre on February 14th at 3pm. Please note it is a ticket only event, tickets are priced at €20 and are non-refundable. they can be ordered through your club officer or Maura Mulvey at 087-6486967, all orders must be placed by Monday –January 27th

Wishing Leitrim Gaels and all of the Connacht winners the best of luck.

 

 

Connacht Scór na nÓg Winners:

Rince Foirne: St Dominics, Roscommon

Amhranaíocht Aonair: Aoife McLoughlin, Kilbride Roscommon

Ceol Uirlise: Easkey, Sligo

Aithriseoireacht: Patrick Mullooly, St Dominics Roscommon

Bailéad Ghrúpa: Leitrim Gaels, Leitrim

Leiriu: St Domincs, Roscommon

Rince Seit: Aughamore, Mayo

 

 

18-Jan-15 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

Schools Scór – Date change

Schools Scór is underway this week with the first night on Thursday 22nd January in the Mayflower Drumshanbo.

* The second night of this event has been postponed to Thursday 29th January in the clubrooms at Leitrim Gaels Pitch.

Both nights will start at 6pm sharp.
 
Wishing all of the Scór na mBunscoileanna‏ the very best of luck.

 

 

18-Jan-15 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

Connacht Scór na nÓg

Connacht Scór na nÓg Finals are taking place this Saturday the 17th of  January, in Claremorris Co Mayo, starting at 2pm sharp.

There are no advance tickets, admission is payable on the door on the day.

Our Leitrim winners will be hoping for a place in the All-Ireland final, in Citywest Dublin on February 14th.

Wishing all of our Leitrim teams and all involved the very best of  luck.

Rince Foirne: St Marys
Amhranaíocht Aonair: Kathy McLoughlin, Leitrim Gaels
Ceol Uirlise: Leitrim Gaels
Aithriseoireacht: Sarah McWeeney, Aughnasheelin
Bailéad Ghrúpa: Leitrim Gaels
Leiriú: No Competitors
Rince  Seit: No Competitors

 

 

12-Jan-15 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

Scór na mBunscoileanna

Schools Scór is just around the corner on the 22nd and 23rd of January.

Both nights will be held in the Mayflower Drumshanbo starting at 6pm.

Many schools are participating this year, if your child is interested in taking part in a solo or group event, please contact their primary school for entries.

Schools are reminded to have all entries submitted with Scór by Thursday morning at the latest.

Wishing all of the Scór na mBunscoileanna‏ the very best of luck.

 

 

12-Jan-15 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

Scór na nÓg County Finalists

The Leitrim Scór na nÓg semi-final took place last Saturday in The Mayflower, Drumshanbo. As always the entertainment was fantastic, the competitors were a credit to their clubs and mentors who coached the young participants.

The County Final is being held on Sunday 14th December in the Bee Park Community Centre Manorhamilton at 2pm.

Leitrim Scór na nÓg County finalists are as follows…..

 

Rince Foirne:

Naomh Muire A

Bornacoola

Mohill A

Naomh Muire

Mohill B

 

Amhranaíocht Aonair:

Naomh Muire A- Soracha Nic Chonemara

Leitrim Gaels – Kathy McLoughlin

Fenagh – Katie Conefrey

Leitrim Gaels C- Jordan Mulvey

Naomh Muire B – Tara Noone

 

Ceol Uirlise:

Naomh Muire A

Dromahair

Kiltubrid A

Mohill

Leitrim Gaels

 

Aithriseoireacht:

Aughnasheelan – Sarah McWeeney

Leitrim Gaels – Patrick Sweeney

 

Bailéad Ghrúpa:

Dromahair

Glencar

Leitrim Gaels

 

 

Trath na gCeist:

Bornacoola

Ballinaglera

Glencar

Leitrim Gaels

 

Léiríu:

No Competitiors

Rince Seit:

No Competitors

 

Found: 2 hoodies left behind in the hall; contact Maura – 087/6486967 for collection

 

 

24-Nov-14 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

Scór News

Scór time of year again and this year’s season has been brought slightly forward in conjunction with new guidelines set out by An Coiste Náisiúnta Scór.

County Final: To be completed at least two (2) weeks prior to the Provincial Competition.

Provincial Championship: (Connacht) is to be completed one calendar month in advance of the All Ireland final.

Junior All-Ireland final will be held on February 15th 2015 in Citywest Dublin.  As a result Leitrim’s Scór semi finals and final will all take place before the Christmas holidays, dates as follows.

Scór na nÓg

Saturday 22nd November 2014 – Mayflower, Drumshanbo at 5.00pm
Sunday 23rd November 2014 – Fenagh at 3.00pm

Finals in the Bee Park Community Centre, Manorhamilton on Sunday 7th December 2014 at 2.00pm

Scór na mBunscoileanna dates have also changed to January 2015, to allow clubs and schools time to prepare for both competitions.

Dates as follows:

Thursday 22nd January – Mayflower, Drumshanbo at 6.00pm

Friday 23 January – Mayflower, Drumshanbo , at 6.00pm

 

Any queries on the dates or general questions can be directed to your clubs Oifigeach Cultuir/Teanga or a current rulebook can be found on http://www.gaa.ie/about-the-gaa/cultur-agus-gaeilge/Scór/

 

 

 

13-Oct-14 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

Scór Dates

Scór na nÓg

Saturday 22 November 2014 in Droim Seanbhó at 5.00 Sunday 23 November 2014 in Fíonach at 3.00
Finals in Cluainín Uí Ruairc on Sunday 7 December 2014 at 2.00

Scór na mBunscoileanna

Thursday 22 Eanáir in Drumshanbo Community Centre at 6.00pm

Friday 23 Eanáir in Drumshanbo Community Centre, at 6.00pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

07-Oct-14 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

All- Ireland Scór

No joy for Leitrim participants at this years All-Ireland. The cold shoulder was felt among all Connacht competitors as the Province were to all come home empty handed. The standard of this years finalists was as high as ever seen in previous years but Leitrim were still eagerly tipped winners amongst the hustle and rumours of the audience.
 
The new Question time quiz took place separately than the main event early on Saturday morning inÓgMIT, Castlebar. Leitrim were represented by Melvin Gaels, Cork emerged the All-Ireland winners.
St Marys Figure dancers gave a fine performance. The 8 ladies had nothing left to give when they emerged down from the stage, all the energy they possessed was left on the floor of the TF. However they were admirably beaten by Glenflesk of Kerry.
Aiden Dockery of Bornacoola gave a very moving rendition in recitation accompanied elegantly by Irene Guckian on fiddle, Sharon Walsh of Kildare with a very witty piece of drama was declared the All-Ireland champ.
St Marys took to the stage a second time in Ballad Group. A very diligent group with plenty of experience of what was expected to win this title and they certainly delivered. Dismay and disbelief when Omaghs five men swooped it up for Ulster.
Fenagh Set Dancers, despite the long wait to the end of the day put out an excellent performance. Rapturous cheers and applause for this fine young team, it was not to be their year as Kerry took their second dancing title.
Despite no All-Ireland titles, a fine days entertainment was provided and each act and group truly earned their place in the final. Sincere thanks to all who travelled to Castlebar, the support from the crowd certainly added to the atmosphere and eased the competitors nerves.
 
All-Ireland winners:
Rince Foirne: Glenflesk, Kerry
Solo Singing: Hannah Ferguson, Derry
Recitation: Sharon Walsh, Kildare
Ceol Uirlise: Mountmellick, Laois
Trath Na gCeisteanna: Cork
Léiriú: St Josephs Westmeath
Ballad Group: St Endas, Omagh Tyrone
Set Dancing: Kilcumman, Kerry

 

 

28-Apr-14 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

Connacht Senior Scór Success

Another incredible night for Leitrim in the Connacht Senior Scór Finals. Leitrim once again topped the polls of titles on the night by winning 5 of the 8 events.
This brings our Connacht titles to 115 in Scór since it started in 1970. Leitrim also retained the Cormac MacGiolla Memorial Shield which was won in recognition of our success, the shield has never been outside of Leitrim since it was introduced to the competition in 2009.

St Marys were first to the stage in Rince Foirne and won the Figure Dance title, seeing off the opposition from Roscommon. The team will be hoping for a third time lucky All-Ireland chance this year having won the Connacht title for the first time in 2012 and they will be hoping to go the extra mile and bring the title back to Leitrim.
James Hazlet of Drumkeerin gave a fabulous performance in solo singing but Norrie Quinn of Abbeyknockmoy took the title back to Galway for a second year in a row.
Drumkeerin also represented Leitrim in Instrumental Music, they gave a flawless foot tapping performance but unfortunately for Leitrim, previous All-Ireland finalists, St Farnans of Sligo were announced the winners.
Aiden Dockery of Bornacoola gave a heartfelt performance in Recitation, winning him the Connacht title.
A fabulous win for St Marys Ballad group who gave yet another outstanding performance. Having made it to the All Ireland on 2 separate occasions in past years, elation was felt among the leitrim supporters for this exceptional group. It really will be double whammy for St Marys this year with both groups making their third All-Ireland debut.
Leona Reynolds from Aughnasheelin competed in Rince Sean-Os, a very well executed performance, mixing the traditional old style steps with her flare and energy successfully won the title.
Set Dancing was won by the Fenagh St Caillins team, a fine performance, and worthy winners of this years title.

Sean OHeslins having won the Question Time at Leitrim County Final will represent the County in a National Question Time Quiz in the IT Castlebar on the morning of the All-Ireland.

Tickets for the All Ireland
Tickets for the All Ireland Finals in the Royal Theatre Castlebar on Saturday 26th April must be ordered in advance. For the competing clubs, tickets must be ordered through your clubs Scór officer by Friday 4th April.
For people outside those clubs they can be ordered directly through County Scór Rúnaí, Maura Mulvey on 087-6486967 or contact your Scór officer as soon as possible. Clubs are also asked to make sure that anyone who orders tickets pays for them with the order, as tickets are non-refundable and the clubs must pay for all tickets when ordered.

 
Rince Foirne: St Marys, Leitrim
Solo Singing : Norrie Quinn, Abbeyknockmoy, Galway
Recitation: Aiden Dockery, Bornacoola, Leitrim
Instrumental Music: St Farnans Sligo
Sean-Os: Leona Reynolds, Aughnasheelin, Leitrim
Ballad Group : St Marys, Leitrim
Set Dance: Fenagh St Callins, Leitrim 

 

 

24-Mar-14 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

Leitrim Scór winners

 
Scór Sinsir took place on Saturday last in Drumshanbo. The talent on stage once again was of a high standard & left the Roscommon judges with a few hard decisions to make. There was one entry only in the Leiriu competition however the adjudication panel declared it ineligible to go forward to the Connacht final under Scór rules. It will be the first time Leitrim have no entry in drama. Under new guidelines brought in this year there is a lot of unknowns of how to proceed & hopefully we can learn more through its developments in this its first Scór year.

The Connacht final will take place on March 22nd at 6pm sharp.

The very best of luck to all our Leitrim winners
 
Rince Foirne: St Marys
Solo Singing : Drumkeerin
Instrumental Music: Drumkeerin 
Recitation: Bornacoola
Ballad Group : St Marys 
Question Time: Sean OHeslins
Leiriu: no winner
Rince Set: Fenagh
 
Cormac MacGhiolla club of the year was awarded to Drumkeerin club.

 

 

11-Mar-14 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

All-Ireland Scór na nÓg Finals

The  All-Ireland Scór na nÓg Finals took place last Saturday 1st of March in the Royal Theatre.  Leitrims Aughnasheelin Set Dancers gave a fabulous performance and danced their hearts out but lost out to Spa, Kerry. Last to perform after a long days competition, the supporters in Castlebar gave the team a rapturous welcome when they danced onto the stage and it was great encouragement to the young team, great to see so many people there to support them in their first All-Ireland debut.  Well done to the set dancers and all involved, you did Leitrim very proud.
All Ireland Scór na nÓg Champions:

Rince Foirne – Na Fianna, Dublin
Solo Singing – Molly Dannery, Laois 
Recitation – AlisonÓgilmartin, Spa, Kerry
Instrumental Music – Drumhowan, Monaghan
Leiriu – Borrisoleigh, Tipperary
Ballad Group – Ferbane, Offaly
Question Time – Naomh Columba, Donegal
Set Dancing – Spa, Kerry
 
Senior Scór
 
The senior members are just at the starting block of their Scór journey with the County Final being held this weekend March 8th in the Mayflower, Drumshanbo. The nights competition begins at 7pm sharp.  The Connacht Final will be in Tubbercurry Co Sligo this year on Saturday March 22nd at 6pm. Best of Luck to all our Clubs.  

 

 

03-Mar-14 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor