Notice for those attending Championship matches in Ballinamore

Due to the construction of the new Post Primary school in Ballinamore there is a limited amount of parking in the vicinity of Sean O`Heslin Park.  Patrons are advised that there is ample parking in the town which is only a short 10 minute walk away. Supporters of Aughawillan v Bornacoola (SFC), Leitrim Gaels v Drumkeerin (IFC), Aughnasheelin v Fenagh St Caillins (IFC) and Gortletteragh v Mohill (JAFC) are asked to consider parking around the town of Ballinamore and walking to the park.
 
 

 

 

23-May-13 by Colette Fox – PRO

The 2013 Leitrim Club Championships

A whole new ball game

 

The recession has taught us a lot. We now realise that the days of lashing money on extravagances are but a distant memory. We want value for money and we have come to appreciate the simpler, more basic things in life.

In Winter and early Spring it might be the local drama or musical society or concert, a great night out for a tenner or a little more.

Summer brings thoughts of the football championship, when local is the buzz word again. We all want our own team to do well, to win the county title, irrespective of grade. We want to be there when the local lads take the field, to cheer on our own heroes.

It all starts in Leitrim this weekend, the Connacht Gold Senior, the Glenfarne Wood Products Intermediate and the Pyramid Bookmakers Junior. So the excitement is building in every corner of the county and even the weather-man is on our side, promising a good week to have all the pitches ready for action.

Last year is history. The Championship Cups have been handed back and are up for grabs to every competing club. It is all to play for now. In the run up to Saturday and Sunday the County Board officers and committees will be taking care of all the logistics; the players will be stretching, lapping, hand-passing, soloing and shooting; the team Managers and selectors will be plotting, planning and playing mind games; the Leitrim Observer, Shannonside and Ocean will be interviewing and forecasting; the kids will be begging Mammy and Daddy to get them a new club jersey.

What about the supporters? They will be as busy as anyone, talking up their own team to the opposition and relishing the local derbies and slagging their neighbours. Come Saturday and Sunday they will be delighted to part with the still very reasonable admission fees that won’t break the bank. The few Euro won’t be an issue when your own lads trot out on the pitch.

As the All Ireland Championship slogan says:-

Nothing beats being there

 

 

 

 

20-May-13 by Colette Fox – PRO

Excitement building in New York

Excitement building in New York

To all Leitrim Supporters attending Connacht Football Championship New York v Leitrim Sunday 5th May at 3pm

Click here for poster for the post match fundraiser on May 5th in Rory Dolans. This will be a focal point of the weekend for many Leitrim people, both residents and visitors.

Also, for those who are staying around on Monday May 6th, Fergal McGill will be playing in JP Clarkes that evening, and should be a lot of fun!

 

 

28-Apr-13 by Colette Fox – PRO

Leitrim Club Championships

Leitrim CCC confirm dates, times and venues for round 1 of Connacht Gold Senior Football Championship, GWP Intermediate Football Championship & Pyramid Bookmakers Junior A Football Championships. 

 

      Saturday 25/05/2013        
      Connacht Gold Senior Football Championship        
Venue Grade Round Fixture Time      
Pairc Sean SFC 1 Annaduff v Glencar Manorhamilton 6pm      
Drumshanbo SFC 1 Melvin Gaels v Carrigallen 6pm      
Ballinamore SFC 1 Aughawillan v Bornacoola 6pm      
Carrigallen SFC 1 Drumreilly v Allen Gaels 7.30pm      
Cloone SFC 1 Gortletteragh v St Marys 6pm      
Carrigallen SFC 1 Mohill V Kiltubrid 6pm      
               
      GWP Intermediate Football Championship        
Venue Grade Round Fixture Time      
Drumshanbo IFC 1 Aughavas v Cloone 7.30pm      
Cloone IFC 1 Ballinamore SOH v Eslin 7.30pm      
Pairc Sean IFC 1 Glenfarne Kiltyclogher v Dromahair 7.30pm      
Ballinamore IFC 1 Leitrim Gaels v Drumkeerin 7.30pm      
               
      Sunday 26/05/2013        
      GWP Intermediate Football Championship        
Venue Grade Round Fixture Time      
Drumkeerin IFC 1 Ballinaglera v Glencar Manorhamilton 1.30pm      
Ballinamore IFC 1 Aughnasheelin v FenÓgh St Caillians 1.30pm      
               
      PYRAMID BOOKMAKERS Junior A Football Championship        
Venue Grade Round Fixture Time      
Drumkeerin JAFC 1 Glencar Manorhamilton v Dromahair 3pm      
Drumshanbo JAFC 1 Drumkeerin v Ballinamore SOH 1.30pm      
Pairc Sean JAFC 1 Annaduff v St Marys 1.30pm      
Pairc Sean JAFC 1 Allen Gaels v Carrigallen 3pm      
Ballinamore JAFC 1 Gortletteragh v Mohill 3pm      
Drumshanbo JAFC 1 Bornacoola v Melvin Gaels 3pm      
               
               

 

 

 

26-Apr-13 by Colette Fox – PRO