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Ocean FM will kick-off their Connacht Gold Leitrim Senior Final coverage with a special segment on this Friday nights Final Whistle Show from 6-7pm, where PJ Leddy will speak to both Glencar/Manorhamilton Manager Fergal OFlaherty and captain Darren Sweeney, and Melvin Gaels Manager Billy Gavigan and captain David McSharry.

Ocean will continue their coverage on the Saturday Sports Beat show from 2-7pm, with chat, previews, and best wishes and requests for both teams from across north Leitrim and all around the world. Text your best wishes and requests to 0833500530 or email sport@oceanfm.ie

05-Oct-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Gortletteragh were crowned the 2012 GWP Intermediate Football Champions this evening at a packed house in Ballinamore when they defeated St Patricks Dromahair on a scoreline of 1-9 to 0-10.  

The match lived up to all the expectations with some great passages of play, fabulous scores and an electric atmosphere generated by the wonderful support base from the Gortletteragh and Dromahair clubs and the many neutral fans.  

Very little separated the sides throughout the contest and it was a Darren DuignanÓgoal midway through the second half that proved to be the crucial score.  The goal gave Gortletteragh the cushion they needed to keep Dromahair at bay and try as they did Dromahair were unable to close the gap at the final whistle.  

At the final whistle the Gortletteragh Captain DARREN DUIGAN made his way to the Presentation area to receive his Man of the Match Award and lift the Cup on behalf of the Gortletteragh team.

WELL DONE and CONGRATULATIONS GORTLETTERAGH

30-Sep-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Were on youtube

Connacht Council PRO Tommy Moran is joined by Eoghan Sweeney, General Manager Consumer Foods Connacht Gold and Pat Duffy, Vice Chairman Connacht Gold – sponsors of the competition and Diarmuid Sweeney, Secretary Leitrim GAA for a short discussion on the forthcoming Connacht Gold Leitrim Senior Championship Final 2012 between neighbours Glencar Manorhamilton and Melvin Gaels.

Video Link

28-Sep-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

St Patricks Dromahair and Gortletteragh arrive in Ballinamore on Saturday evening in the quest for Intermediate honours and elevation to the Senior Championship in 2013.  

Gortletteragh last won the Intermediate Championship in 2003 and are eager to add another title.  They suffered defeat in the final last year and this should surely be a motivating factor for them.

Dromahair on the other hand will be hoping to lift the cup for the first time in their clubs history.  They too have suffered heartache having lost an Intermediate Final in 2005.

Both clubs were unbeaten in the group stages of the championship and topped their groups.  Dromahair had a stern test in the quarter finals when they were one point winners over Eslin and they were impressive in their semi final meeting with Aughnasheelin winning on a scoreline of 2-10 to 1-7.  Gortletteragh were double scores winners over Cloone in the quarter finals winning 0-14 to 0-7 and they had to rely on an injury time free to bring their semi final meeting with Glenfarne Kiltyclogher to a replay.  They were convincing winners in the replay on a scoreline of 2-10 to 1-4.  

Some observers say Gortletteragh have a slight advantage with the extra game while others suggest Dromahair have an advantage as they operate in the Division 1 league with Gortletteragh plying their trade in Division 2.  Both teams are brimming with talented players, there will be no quarter asked or given so a terrific game is on the cards.  

Dromahair and Gortletteragh supporters are encouraged to be part of the thrill of the GWP Leitrim Intermediate Championship Final this Saturday in Ballinamore.  It has been a marvellous GAA season, part of what we are.

The final whistle will decide who will make their way to the Presentation area to lift the Cup –

Will it be John or Darren?

Help your club to take the final step to glory – get behind your team!

28-Sep-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Don’t forget to get your copy of the 36 page full colour match programme for the GWP Leitrim Intermediate Championship Final between Dromahair and Gortletteragh on Saturday evening.  The best €3 money can buy.

Patrons are also advised to retain their admission ticket for a half time draw kindly sponsored by Connacht Gold

27-Sep-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Get behind your team for the

 GWP Intermediate Championship Final

St Patricks Dromahair and Gortletteragh supporters are encouraged to be part of the thrill of the Leitrim GWP Intermediate Championship Final to be played in Ballinamore on this Saturday, September 29^th.

It has been a marvellous GAA season, part of what we are.

Help your club to take the final step to glory – get behind your team!

St Patricks Dromahair v Gortletteragh

Throw in 5.30pm

Referee: Brendan Sammon

SB Referee: Finbar Keaney

Linesman: Cyril McKeon

Fourth Official: Kieran Moran

This Final will be preceded by the GWP Junior A Relegation Final:

Bornacoola v Kiltubrid

Throw in 4pm

24-Sep-12 by Colette Fox – PRO