At the Leitrim GAA Convention today, votes of sympathy were extended to the family of the late Paidi O Se, Kerry.
Paidi will be remembered not only as one of the greatest footballers of his time and also as a very successful Manager guiding Kerry to two All Ireland victories. His talent, commitment and energy were legendary.
16-Dec-12 by Colette Fox – PRO
Coiste Chontae Liatroma – Officers elected for 2013
Cathaoirleach: Seosamh Ó Floinn (Naomh Muire)
Leas Cathaoirleach: Aodh Mac Raghnaill (Fiodhnach-Naomh Caillin)
Rúnaí: Diarmuid Mac Suibhne (Gleann an Chairthe/Cluainín)
Leas Rúnaí: Déaglán Ó Buacháin (Barr na Cúille)
Cisteoir: Brian MacMhuirneacháin (Maothail)
Leas Cisteoir: Sean Ó Muilbhigh (Baile na gCleireach)
Oifigeach Forbartha: Pádraig Ó Ficheallaigh (Gleann an Chairthe/Cluainín)
Oifigeach Oiliúna: Padraig McGourty (Gleann Fearna/Coilltechlochair)
Oifigeach Cultura agus Teanga: Maire Ni Muilbhigh (Achadh na Síleann)
Oifigeach Ógra: Toirleach Ó Baoil (Achadh na Síleann)
Oifigeach Caidreamh Poiblí: Collette Nic an tSionnaigh (Gleann an Chairthe/Cluainín)
Comhairle Connacht (2): Gearóid Mac Samhrain (Cluain) & Seamus Ó Miacháin (Droim Da Thiar)
Árd Comhairle: Pádraig Ó Miacháin (Cill Tiobraid)
Comhdháil Connacht 4
Gerry McGovern, Diarmuid Sweeney, Joe Flynn and Stephen Flynn
Comhdháil Bhliantúil 4
Joe Flynn, Diarmuid Sweeney, John Mulvey, U21 Delegate to be selected
16-Dec-12 by Colette Fox – PRO
This was one of the best attended U21 Finals in years and the huge attendance were treated to a game of real quality that excelled in all that is good in our games.
Both teams played an attractive brand of fast-flowing football which seen the game ebb and flow and remain in the balance throughout. To be fair there was some untidy play and mistakes made at times – stemming no doubt from the tension of the occasion for the players, but all in all, it will be remembered for all the tenacious defending, sweeping moves from defence to attack, exquisite scores and the wonderful atmosphere in the stands.
Normal time couldn’t separate the two sides and even though they were both out on their feet at the full time whistle they still managed to produce another 20 minutes of quality football.
Congratulations to Glencar Manorhamilton on their win but most especially to both teams and their mentors for producing one of the best games of football in the 2012 Leitrim Championship Season.
Final score Glencar Manorhamilton 1-10, St Manchans 1-8.
03-Dec-12 by Colette Fox – PRO
Glencar Manorhamilton and St Manchans will contest the U21 A Football Championship Final this Sunday at 1.30pm in Páirc Seán. Both sides have had impressive runs to the final – they both have potent forward lines and mean defences as can be seen from their quarter and semi final results as listed below:
Quarter Final
Glencar Manorhamilton 4-15, Kiltoghert Gaels 1-3
St Manchans 4-17, St Francis 0-5
Semi Finals
Glencar Manorhamilton 4-13, Ballinamore Sean OHeslins 1-5
St Manchans 3-10, Carrigallen 0-6
A rip roaring contest is expected on Sunday.
Dont miss it.
MAY THE BEST TEAM WIN.
26-Nov-12 by Colette Fox – PRO
Hearty congratulations to Gortletteragh who were crowned the Gallogly Catering ACL Division 2 winners today when they defeated neighbours Bornacoola in a close and entertaining contest on a scoreline of 0-10 to 0-13.
It has been a great year for the Gorletteragh club as they also won the Intermediate Championship and their minors were part of the successful Fenagh/Gortletteragh team who won the Minor A Final.
Well done Gortletteragh.
25-Nov-12 by Colette Fox – PRO
Congrats to Dromahair who were crowned the 2012 U21 B Leitrim Football Champions on Saturday in Drumshanbo. They defeated neighbours Drumkeerin on a scoreline of 2-8 to 1-5.
Well done to all the team and management.
25-Nov-12 by Colette Fox – PRO
Drumkeerin GAA Club have been awarded the Leitrim Club Ground of Year award for 2012. Well done to all associated with the club. They now go forward as the Leitrim representatives in the Connacht Club Grounds of the Year Awards.
25-Nov-12 by Colette Fox – PRO
Bornacoola and Gortletteragh make a welcome return to Division 1 league football next season having finished as the top two teams in Division 2 this year. This Sunday they meet in the Gallogly Catering All County Division 2 League Final at 2.00pm in Páirc Seán to decide on the destination of the Division 2 League trophy.
A look at the two teams
Bornacoola have the advantage of playing in the senior championship this year where they topped their group and were unfortunate to go out at the quarter final stages to the eventual champions Melvin Gaels, a game they lost by a solitary point. Most pundits would consider them to be one of the top senior championship sides in the County.
Gortletteragh on the other hand come into this game as the 2012 GWP Leitrim Intermediate Champions and make a welcome return to senior championship football next year. Their performance in that championship and the subsequent Connacht Club Intermediate Championship at the end of October drew many admirers from within and outside the County.
In the League the two teams met at the Bornacoola grounds way back on the 4th of March whenÓgortletteragh recorded a 0-7 to 1-8 away win. Its all to play for on Sunday in the League Final. This game is set to be an intriguing contest between two teams brimming with talented players.
CanÓgortletteragh do the League and Championship Double or will the Bors bring their much respected championship form to the table and put a halt to the double?
BE THERE TO EXPERIENCE THE LATEST MEETING …………………….. WHEN NEIGHBOURS MEET!
22-Nov-12 by Colette Fox – PRO
Congratulations to Glencar Manorhamilton who were crowned the GWP Leitrim Junior B Football Champions for 2012 in Páirc Seán today (Sunday 18th Nov) when they defeated St Marys on a final scoreline of 2-10 to 1-3. Both teams contributed to a very entertaining contest with attractive, open play on display from both sides. The Man of the Match Award was awarded to Glencar Manors centre forward Evan Sweeney and team captain Cian McManus lifted the Cup on behalf of the Glencar Manorhamilton team and to the obvious delight of their large number of supporters.
18-Nov-12 by Colette Fox – PRO
St Marys and Glencar Manorhamilton contest the GWP Leitrim Junior B Football Championship Final this Sunday (18th Nov) at 2pm in Páirc Seán.
Both teams will be well familiar with each other having already met in the group stages where St Marys recorded a 1-8 to 0-6 Group 1 win on the 2nd of September. St Marys ended up topping the group unbeaton on 6 points with Manor in second place on 4 points.
Both teams play open, attractive football so an entertaining contest is on the cards. May the best team win.
Throw in 2pm in Páirc Seán (extra time if necessary).
17-Nov-12 by Colette Fox – PRO
Congratulations to Glencar Manorhamilton who were crowned League champions in Pairc Sean yesterday when they defeated Melvin Gaels by one point after extra time. Final score Glencar Manorhamilton 1-6, Melvin Gaels 0-8.
12-Nov-12 by Colette Fox – PRO
Neighbours Glencar Manorhamilton and Melvin Gaels meet in the Gallogly Catering All County Division 1 League Final this Sunday at 2.30pm in Páirc Seán.
This will be the fourth time this season the two teams have met. In the Connacht Gold Senior Championship they drew in the group game and in the county final Melvin Gaels halted the Glencar Manorhamilton “Drive for Five” with a powering 2-7 to 0-7 win to lift the Fenagh Cup for the first time since 1998. In the League they met in the Bee Park back on the 12th of May and on home soil Glencar Manorhamilton emerged victorious with a 1-11 to 2-6 win after a thrilling hours entertainment.
So from three games its a win a piece and a draw between the arch rivals. The Gaels have brought home the biggest prize of the year – the championship title. Will they add to their trophy cabinet and do the double or will the Manor men put a halt to the double and gain some measure of revenge for their championship defeat?
BE THERE TO EXPERIENCE THE LATEST MEETING …………………….. WHEN NEIGHBOURS MEET!
06-Nov-12 by Colette Fox – PRO
