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Group 1 |
Group 2 |
| Round 1 | Round 1 |
| Glenfarne/Kilty v Kiltubrid | Glencar/Manor v Mohill |
| Eslin v Bornacoola | Cloone – bye |
| Round 2 | Round 2 |
| Bornacoola v Glenfarne/Kilty | Mohill v Cloone |
| Kiltubrid v Eslin | Glencar/Manor – bye |
| Round 3 | Round 3 |
| Glenfarne/Kilty v Eslin | Glencar/Manor v Cloone |
| Bornacoola v Kiltubrid | Mohill – bye |
| Semi Finals | |
| First Group 1 v Second Group 2 | |
| First Group 2 v Second Group 1 | |
26-Aug-11 by Colette Fox – PRO
Neighbours Cavan and Leitrim will go head-to-head this Saturday in a bid to reach the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Intermediate Football Championship final.
Cavan start the game as favourites but face a Leitrim team who have crushed all before them in their group to advance to this stage of the competition. A win would see Niall Kilcranns team pull off a major coup.
Cavan play Leitrim in this All-Ireland IFC semi-final this Saturday, August 27, in Cashel, Co Tipperary, where throw-in is scheduled for 4.15pm.
We wish the team and management the very best of luck.
26-Aug-11 by Colette Fox – PRO
The GWP Junior A Football Championship Quarter Finals are down for decision this weekend and the much anticipated quarter final replay in the Connacht Gold Senior Championship between Mohill and Annaduff.
SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP Quarter Final Replay – Mohill v Annaduff
Mohill got one hell of a score last weekend when they secured a draw in literally the last kick of the game. This is the second year in a row that Mohill have been brought to a replay at quarter final stage. Mohill will be buoyed by their late comeback last weekend but concerned about how they drifted in and out of the game. Annaduff on the other hand will take a lot of confidence from their overall performance even though they lost their 4 point lead in injury time. Last weekends game was a real humdinger and the replay is sure to be no different. May the best team win and remember – extra time if necessary!
SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP Relegation Semi Final Replay
Drumreilly and Cloone couldn’t be separated last weekend and we expect another tight encounter this weekend. Allen Gaels await the losers in the Relegation Final – I doubt either team will want to be in that Final!
INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP Relegation Semi Final Replay
Fenagh and Ballinaglera have one more chance to save their intermediate championship status. Another titanic battle is on the cards and St Mary’s await the losers in the Relegation Final.
JUNIOR A FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Quarter Finals
Ballinamore SOH v Allen Gaels
Melvin Gaels v Gortletteragh
Leitrim Gaels v Annaduff
Mohill v Bornacoola
The Junior A Football Championship enters knock out stage this weekend with the quarter finals down for decision over Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Leitrim Gaels are the favourites for the competition but will face a very tricky assignment against a strong Annaduff side. An equally strong Melvin Gaels side are hotly tipped to advance against Gortletteragh while the meeting of Ballinamore and Allen Gaels is expected to be a tight game and Bornacoola are likely to advance against Mohill.
JUNIOR A FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Relegation Semi Finals
Kiltubrid v Drumkeerin
St Mary’s v Carrigallen
The battle for survival will ensure these two ties go down to the wire.
JUNIOR B FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP – Round 2
Ballinamore SOH v Glencar Manorhamilton
Fenagh v St Osnats Glencar
Ballinamore SOH and Glencar Manor are both unbeaten entering Round 2 so this game should be close. St Osnat’s were beaten in their first game and simply have to win against Fenagh to stay in contention.
26-Aug-11 by Colette Fox – PRO
Seven teams qualified for the Semi Finals of the Senior and Intermediate Championships at the weekend with only Mohill and Annaduff having another bite at the cherry this weekend to decide the last senior semi final spot.Â
Connacht Gold Senior Championship
In Pairc Sean, St Mary’s booked their place in the semi finals with a comfortable win over Bornacoola while Glencar Manorhamilton justified their favourites tag with their win over a battling Kiltubrid side. In Cloone, Ballinamore Sean O’Heslin’s were impressive winners over neighbours Aughawillan while Mohill staged an injury time comeback to score 1-1 to bring their tie with Annaduff to a replay.Â
GWP Intermediate Championship
In Drumshanbo, Drumkeerin showed that there is no substitute for experience when they recorded a hard earned two point win over a hotly fancied Eslin side. Glenfarne Kiltyclogher put in a solid and impressive hours football to ruthlessly dispose of neighbours Glencar Manorhamilton. In Pairc Sean, Melvin Gaels as expected accounted for Aughavas while the surprise result of the day was Gortletteragh’s win over Dromahair. Incidentally, in the Intermediate Championship the semi final pairings have all emerged from groups 1 & 3 with representations from Groups 2 and 4 all falling at the quarter final stage.Â
In the Senior Relegation Playoffs Carrigallen retained their senior status with a one point win over Allen Gaels while Cloone and Drumreilly were deadlocked at the final whistle and must meet again. It was a similar story in the Intermediate Relegation Playoffs with Aughnasheelin retaining their status with a comfortable win over St Mary’s and Fenagh and Ballinaglera drew and will have to meet again.
Well done to all the winning teams and we now look forward to the following semi final meetings:-
Senior Championship Semi Finals
Glencar Manorhamilton v Ballinamore Sean O’Heslin’s
St Mary’s v Annaduff or Mohill
Intermediate Championship Semi Finals
Melvin Gaels v Glenfarne Kiltyclogher
Gortletteragh v Drumkeerin
22-Aug-11 by Colette Fox – PRO
Quarter Final Previews
An action packed weekend as the quarter finals of the Connacht Gold Senior Championship and GWP Intermediate Championship take place. Who will be celebrating after the weekend? Previews of all the games are detailed below.
CONNACHT GOLD SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER FINALS
St Mary’s v Bornacoola on Saturday at 5.15pm in Páirc Sean
St Mary’s come into the game unbeaten having accounted for Allen Gaels and Kiltubrid in the group stages. Bornacoola were unlucky to be defeated in their opening game against Carrigallen and then went on to beat the County Champions by two points. That win will surely give them lots of confidence not only because they defeated the County Champions but also the manner of the victory as they showed a real hunger and never say die attitude when trailing entering the closing stages of the contest. St Mary’s were comfortable in winning their two games and never really looked threatened. They don’t appear to have come out of first gear yet but a serious championship outfit like Bornacoola is sure to get them moving through their gears! Neither team will be found wanting in a contest of this magnitude. Both teams have players all around the pitch who will fight for every 50/50 ball. They have had many a battle in the past and Saturday will be no different. Come Saturday night one team will be celebrating and preparing for a semi final meeting while the other will be wondering if only?
Glencar Manorhamilton v Kiltubrid on Saturday at 6.45 in Páirc Sean
Glencar Manorhamilton lost their opening group game to Bornacoola and then had a six point winning margin against Carrigallen. Kiltubrid lost their opening game to St Mary’s and were impressive in disposing of Allen Gaels in their last round game. Kiltubrid come into the game as underdogs but that will suit them just fine. Glencar Manorhamilton rediscovered their form against Carrigallen and the question is can they put back-to-back performances together – if they can they will be hard stopped. Kiltubrid have the players and know-how to put a halt to the champions gallop but they will need to be at their very best. Kiltubrid should look to the 2011 Connacht and All Ireland Football Championship for inspiration for the underdogs – Leitrim were huge underdogs against Sligo, Mayo were underdogs against All Ireland Champions Cork and did anyone predict Donegal to be in the last four? Equally shouldn’t Glencar Manorhamilton be weary! Will the hot favourites be too hot to handle or will the underdogs upset the odds?
Mohill v Annaduff on Saturday at 5.15 in Cloone
This game has the potential to be a real cracker! Mohill were unbeaten in the group stages. They were really tested by Aughawillan and will not be looking too much into their facile victory over Cloone. Annaduff were left shell shocked after their opening day defeat by Drumreilly but accounted for Ballinamore SOH last time out and this surely has rejuvenated them. Both teams operate in Division 1 but they have not met yet this year so we can’t look there for indicators. We all know that goals win matches and in their championship games to-date Mohill have not conceded a goal while Annaduff conceded a goal in each of their games. Mohill have scored three goals to Annaduff’s two. The team who hits the back of the onion bag in this encounter could decide who goes forward to the semi finals. A serious battle is expected in the middle of the park while both teams have experienced defensive units capable of upsetting equally talented forward-lines. A ferocious work-rate is expected from both teams and that’s why it’s so hard to call.
Ballinamore Sean O’Heslin’s v Aughawillan on Saturday at 7pm in Cloone
Derby matches don’t get much bigger than this and I don’t think there will be any divided loyalties at this fixture on Saturday evening! Ballinamore SOH defeated neighbours Drumreilly in their first group game and then lost to Annaduff. Aughawillan were unlucky in their opening fixture against Mohill and then easily accounted for Cloone. In the League, Ballinamore operate in Division 2 and currently sit top of the table while Aughawillan are mid table in Division 1. This game has the makings to be an absolute thriller as both teams are expected to go full blooded in the pursuit of victory with bragging rights an extra bonus. Aughawillan and Ballinamore SOH games of the past are still talked about. Both clubs were renowned for their battling qualities and those virtues are coming through in the younger players in both club teams today. The result of this game could come down to a simple mistake or a piece of individual brilliance – that’s how close it could be. Be there to watch events unfold as only you can tell the story of the 2011 championship meeting between Aughawillan and Ballinamore SOH in the years to come!
GWP INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER FINALS
Dromahair v Gortletteragh on Sunday at 12.30 in Páirc Sean
Dromahair enter this game with the favourites tag given their form to date but they would be the first to admit they weren’t really tested in the group stages and this may be of some concern to them entering the quarter finals. Gortletteragh on the other hand were put to the sword by Melvin Gaels and admirably got back on track with a good win over Ballinaglera. Dromahair have been there or there abouts over the last few years and if the occasion doesn’t get to them they should justify their favourites tag. Gortletteragh come into this game very much under the radar and that’s the way all teams like it to be. A talented Dromahair side are expected to be sternly tested by a physically strong and experienced Gortletteragh side. This game could go down to the wire.
Melvin Gaels v Aughavas on Sunday at 2pm in Páirc Sean
Melvin Gaels are hotter than hot favourites to win this tie as the Division 1 table toppers take on Aughavas who operate in Division 3. The North Leitrim men look to have been operating in cruise control in the group stages yet no team has been able to get close to them. Aughavas were well beaten by Dromahair and qualified for the quarter finals courtesy of their one point defeat of Fenagh. They are in bonus territory now and have nothing to loose so if they play with their customary pride and passion anything could happen. Melvin Gaels are expected to cruise into the semi finals but I doubt they have read that script in Aughavas!
Eslin v Drumkeerin on Sunday at 12.30 in Drumshanbo
Eslin topped their group with wins over Aughnasheelin and Glencar Manor while Drumkeerin were winners over St Mary’s and lost heavily to Glenfarne Kiltyclogher last weekend. Eslin were very impressive in their two outings and seem to have made a seamless breakthrough to Intermediate this year. They have built up a lot of momentum and the confidence gained from winning the Junior A Championship last year will stand to them. They face a Drumkeerin side who are always a serious championship outfit having contested two intermediate finals in recent years and the hurt of loosing those finals is sure to drive them on. They are wounded after last weekends defeat by Glenfarne Kilty so Eslin should be warned – there may be a back lash!
Glenfarne Kiltyclogher v Glencar Manorhamilton on Sunday at 2pm in Drumshanbo
Another mouth-watering local derby that is sure to have the turnstiles busy. These North Leitrim neighbours are sure to go hell for leather in the pursuit of a semi final spot. Both sides are brimming with talented players who know each other inside out. A lot of discussion in the lead up to the match will centre around who will take up who and what playing tactics will be deployed. Glencar Manor may have players in action in the Senior Championship the previous evening and if so this might be a disadvantage to them but Glenfarne Kiltyclogher won’t be reading too much into that. They also won’t be reading too much into their comfortable win over Drumkeerin as both teams were already qualified. This tie is generating a lot of excitement – let’s hope it lives up to all our expectations. May the best team win!
SENIOR AND INTERMEDIATE RELEGATION PLAYOFFS
Senior
Drumreilly v Cloone on Saturday at 5pm in Fenagh
Carrigallen v Allen Gaels on Sunday at 12.30 in Aughawillan
Intermediate
St Mary’s v Aughnasheelin on Sunday at 12.30 in Kiltubrid
Ballinaglera v Fenagh on Sunday at 12.30 in Leitrim Gaels
Winners avoid a relegation final – the stakes are that high and that’s the simple motivation that will drive all the teams on. May the best teams win!
COME OUT AND SUPPORT YOUR TEAM THIS WEEKEND
18-Aug-11 by Colette Fox – PRO
Cumann Luth-Cleas Gael Coiste Chondae Liatroma
At Tuesday night’€’s meeting of Coiste Liatroma GAA delegates expressed their grave concern at the recent announcement by Bank Of America (MBNA) of its intention to close down their operation in Ireland with the real possibility of the loss of up to one thousand jobs at the Carrick-on-Shannon centre.
MBNA set up in Carrick-on-Shannon in 1997 creating much wanted real worthwhile employment not alone in Leitrim but too in our neighbouring counties of Roscommon, Longford,Cavan and Sligo. Such sought after employment resulted in further investment with consequent employment in this area.
Leitrim GAA shares the concern of all the employees of MBNA and fully understand their anxieties at this time. Many of our members at club and county level are very happily employed there not to mention the many officials and the loss of such jobs would be disastrous for our association in this area.
We now ask all of our public representatives to muster their collective abilities to insure that a replacement employer to this state of the art facility. Leitrim does not have an abundance of natural resources and the loss of the jobs in question would be devastating to this entire region. The viability of many of our clubs is dependent on the retention of our workforce here. We too urge all units of our association to offer help and support in any way that may help in retaining those threatened jobs in Carrick-on-Shannon.
18-Aug-11 by Colette Fox – PRO
Connacht Gold Senior Football Championship
Our quarter finalists are now known following the last round of group games which took place last weekend. InÓgroup 1, Glencar Manorhamilton were ruthless in their must winÓgame against Carrigallen. Their six point winning margin was enough to see them top the group (on Scóring average) and qualify Bornacoola as group runners up. Incidentally, a five point loss for Carrigallen would have seen them through and Bornacoola out – that is how close this group was in the end. InÓgroup 2, St Marys beat Allen Gaels by five points and they topped their group with two wins from two with Kiltubrid finishing group runners up as they had already accounted for Allen Gaels. InÓgroup 3 Annaduff won their last game against Ballinamore SOH and this was enough to see them join SOHs in the Quarter Finals. All teams in this group finished on 2 points but Drumreillys poorer Scóring return let them down in the end. In the last Group Mohill who had already topped their group after Round 2 were joined by Aughawillan as they defeated Cloone by five points at the weekend. The quarter final meetings have thrown up some mouth watering ties. They are scheduled to take place on Saturday 20th August as follows:-
St Marys v Bornacoola at 5.15 in Páirc Sean
Glencar Manorhamilton v Kiltubrid at 6.45 in Páirc Sean
Mohill v Annaduff at 5.15 in Cloone
Ballinamore SOH v Aughawillan at 6.45 in Cloone
Facing into relegation semi final battle will be:-
Drumreilly v Cloone on Saturday 20th August at 5pm in Fenagh
Carrigallen v Allen Gaels on Sunday 21st August at 12.30 in Aughawillan
GWP Intermediate Football Championship
InÓgroup 2, Glencar Manorhamiltons second string accounted for an injury hit Aughnasheelin side. They now join Eslin who topped the group in the quarter finals. Gortletteragh were victorious against Ballinaglera and joinÓgroup 3 winners Melvin Gaels in the quarter finals while inÓgroup 4 Dromahair accounted for Fenagh and this result saw them top their group with Aughavas runners up. The meeting of Drumkeerin and Glenfarne Kiltyclogher was postponed owing to a bereavement in the Glenfarne Kiltyclogher Club. We take this opportunity to sympathise with the Harkin Family, Glenfarne on the sudden and sad loss of Desmond Harkin, RIP. This game is re-fixed for next Saturday evening at 7pm in Ballinaglera. The result will decide first and second group placing.
The Intermediate Quarter Finals are scheduled for Sunday 21st August as follows:-
Eslin v Group 1 Runners Up (Drumkeerin Glenfarne Kiltyclogher) in Drumshanbo at 12.30
Glencar Manorhamilton v Group 1 Winners (Drumkeerin Glenfarne Kiltyclogher) in Drumshanbo at 2pm
Dromahair v Gortletteragh in Pairc Sean at 12.30
Melvin Gaels v Aughavas in Pairc Sean at 2pm
Facing into relegation semi final battle on Sunday 21st August will be:–
St Marys v Aughnasheelin at 12.30 in Kiltubrid
Ballinaglera v Fenagh at 12.30 in Leitrim Gaels
GWP Junior A Championship
In the Junior A Championship there were second round wins for Allen Gaels, Melvin Gaels, Annaduff and Gortletteragh and this weekend the final group games take place. InÓgroup 4, Drumkeerin were the only team to exit the championship after Round 2 while Gortletteragh and Mohill have qualified for the quarter finals but do meet this weekend to decide first and second group placing. In the other 3 groups it really is down to the wire this weekend and as we know anything can still happen. The following are the games scheduled for this weekend.
Leitrim Gaels v St Marys
Mohill v Gortletteragh
Ballinamore Sean OHeslins v Carrigallen
Kiltubrid v Melvin Gaels
10-Aug-11 by Colette Fox – PRO
| Coiste Chontae Liatroma CLG | |||
| Junior B Football Championship 2011 | |||
| Group 1 | Group 2 | Group 3 | |
| Round 1 | Round 1 | Round 1 | |
| Glencar/Manor v Fenagh-St Caillins | Aughawillan v Annaduff | St Marys v Aughavas | |
| St Osnats Glencar v Ballinamore-SOH | Dromahair – bye | Leitrim Gaels – bye | |
| Round 2 | Round 2 | Round 2 | |
| Ballinamore-SOH v Glencar/Manor | Annaduff v Dromahair | Aughavas v Leitrim Gaels | |
| Fenagh-St Caillins v St Osnats Glencar | Aughawillan – bye | St Marys – bye | |
| Round 3 | Round 3 | Round 3 | |
| Glencar/Manor v St Osnats Glencar | Aughawillan v Dromahair | St Marys v Leitrim Gaels | |
| Ballinamore-SOH v Fenagh-St Caillins | Annaduff – bye | Aughavas – bye | |
| Quarter Finals | |||
| W | Second Group 1 v First Group 3 | ||
| X | Second Group 2 v Second Group 3 | ||
| Semi Finals | |||
| First Group 1 v Winner Match X | |||
| First Group 2 v Winner Match W | |||
| Relegation Semi Final | |||
| Y | Third Group 2 v Third Group 3 | ||
| Relegation Final | |||
| Fourth Group 1 v Defeated team in Match Y |
09-Aug-11 by Colette Fox – PRO
CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEWS
It’s now or never in the Senior and Intermediate Championship as the final group games take place this weekend. It really is down to the wire as no less than seven of the eight weekend games are crunch ties with only the meeting of Drumkeerin and Glenfarne Kiltyclogher in the Intermediate set to decide top and second group placing. Elsewhere in the Junior A Championship it’s really hotting up with Round 2 taking place this weekend and three teams have to win to keep their championship hopes alive.Â
Take a look at the Championship Group Tables in the left hand feed (club competitions ââ club championship 2011) to see possible scenarios. Below we preview all the games.
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CONNACHT GOLD SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP
Ballinamore SOH v Annaduff ââ Saturday at 6pm in Pairc Sean
Ballinamore SOH enter the game with a win under their belts in Round 1 over Drumreilly and then last weekend Drumreilly blew the group wide open when defeating a hotly fancied Annaduff side. Annaduff simply have to win and one wonders will they be able to perform given the amount of pressure they are under. Sean O’Heslin’s were impressive against Drumreilly but they will be acutely aware of the Annaduff challenge. It remains to be seen can Annaduff live up to their âÅgreat expectationsâ or can Ballinamore SOH do a âÅgood deedâ for their neighbours Drumreilly! Â
Carrigallen v Glencar Manorhamilton ââ Saturday at 7.30 in Pairc Sean
Carrigallen defeated Bornacoola in Round 1 and now face the County Champions Glencar Manorhamilton who were rocked last weekend by a one point defeat by the Bors. A one point win will be enough to see Glencar Manor through but a defeat or draw and they are gone. Carrigallen will be looking to avenge recent results against Manor and in doing so do a huge favour for Bornacoola who will be anxious observers. Will the champions get back to winning ways or will Carrigallen clear the way for the crowning of new champions in 2011?
St Mary’s v Allen Gaels ââ Saturday at 6pm in Ballinamore
Allen Gaels not only have to win this game but do so by four points to advance – a tall order against last years beaten county finalists! St Mary’s were less than impressive in their first round win against Kiltubrid while Allen Gaels will wonder why their performance levels slipped in the second half against Kiltubrid last weekend.  St Mary’s start as firm favourites and this will suit Allen Gaels down to the ground. If Allen Gaels turn up they are sure to trouble St Mary’s and derby matches often take on a life of their own ââ you decide who your money is on!Â
Aughawillan v Cloone ââ Saturday at 7.30 in Ballinamore
This game has a winner takes all outcome. A weakened Cloone side were demoralised last weekend by a heavy defeat at the hands of table toppers Mohill while Aughawillan were unlucky not to get something out of their first round game with Mohill. If Cloone welcome back some of their players they will be a different force. I suspect âÅReeling in the Yearsâ may provide some motivation for the two sides – The Intermediate Championship Final of 2009 saw Cloone defeat the Willies ââ a colossal encounter is in store again!
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GWP INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Drumkeerin v Glenfarne Kiltyclogher ââ Saturday at 6pm in Drumshanbo
Drumkeerin and Glenfarne Kiltyclogher have both qualified for the quarter finals courtesy of their victories over St Mary’s second string. This North Leitrim meeting will decide who tops the group and with that and pride at stake we would hope the contest is full of passion. Glenfarne Kiltyclogher have shown the better form and the fact they are competing in Division 1 should stand to them but Drumkeerin have the experience of contesting last years Intermediate Championship Final!
Ballinaglera v Gortletteragh ââ Saturday at 7.30pm in Drumshanbo
Another winner takes all encounter. Both teams were well defeated by Melvin Gaels and one wonders which team can recover in time. Neither team will care how they play, they won’t care if it is low Scóring or memorable ââ a win and a place in the quarter finals is all that will matter. A draw would be enough for Ballinaglera but that is perilous territory for them to even think likely. A serious contest is in store at the Drumshanbo venue!
Glencar Manorhamilton v Aughnasheelin ââ Sunday at 2pm in Pairc Sean
The winner of this encounter will join Eslin as group runners up. Both teams leaked goals against Eslin and one would imagine the team which can address this should advance. Even in defeat both teams have put up big scores so expect the same on Sunday ââ if the game ends in a draw ââ Glencar Manor will advance. At the quarter final stages last year Aughnasheelin defeated the Manor men ââ has history a habit of repeating itself?
Dromahair v Fenagh St Caillin’s ââ Sunday at 3.30 in Pairc Sean
Fenagh were unlucky last weekend to go down to Aughavas by a single point and this game was always billed as the crunch tie. Fenagh were left ruing Scóring opportunities the spurned and if they address their Scóring return they are sure to put it up to Dromahair. The North Leitrim men start as firm favourites based on their demolition of Aughavas in the opening group game and their Division 1 League status. This may not be Fenagh’s year but it won’t be long coming!
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JUNIOR A CHAMPIONSHIP
Allen Gaels v St Mary’s ââ Sunday at 11.30 in Ballinamore
Annaduff v Carrigallen ââ Sunday at 1pm in Ballinamore
Bornacoola v Melvin Gaels ââ Sunday at 12noon in Drumshanbo
Drumkeerin v Gortletteragh ââ Sunday at 1.30 in Drumshanbo
Last weekend in the Junior A Championship there were first round wins for Bornacoola, Ballinamore SOH, Mohill and Leitrim Gaels. Bornacoola are the only victorious team in action this weekend and they face Melvin Gaels who always have a strong second string team for this competition. Allen Gaels who were unlucky not to upset favourites Leitrim Gaels last weekend face their other neighbours St Mary’s. They have to win this derby game to keep their championship hopes alive. Drumkeerin suffering a heavy defeat last weekend and now meet Gortletteragh while Annaduff who were also defeated face Carrigallen. Both teams will have the benefit of a game under their belts but this might not be enough. With championship hopes at stake in three out of the four games ââ games full of passion are on the cards.
Support your team this weekend ââ it’s now or never!
05-Aug-11 by Colette Fox – PRO
Coiste Chontae Liatroma extend deepest sympathy to the family of the late Lorraine Flynn, Celbridge, Co Kildare who passed away aged 18 years on Friday 22nd July, 2011.
Even though Lorraine lived her too short a life in County Kildare she inherited a great love for Leitrim and Leitrim GAA from her father James who played for Gortletteragh for many years and her mother Jacinta. The Flynn family have a long association with Leitrim GAA and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.
A minutes silence was observed in memory of Lorraine ahead of the Intermediate Championship match betweenÓgortletteragh and Melvin Gaels yesterday (31/7/11).
Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilis.
01-Aug-11 by Colette Fox – PRO
Connacht Gold Senior Championship
Bornacoola provided one of the shock results of the weekend when defeating the reigning champions Glencar Manorhamilton in a close encounter in Pairc Sean on Saturday evening. The Bors were full value for their one point victory (0-14 to 0-13) and for Manor to survive they must now beat Carrigallen this weekend and if that happens Scóring difference will decide the quarter finalists from this group with the 3 teams on a win apiece. Of course a Carrigallen win or draw will dump Glencar Manor out of the championship. Kiltubrid defeated Allen Gaels in the second game at the county grounds and they will be anxiously awaiting the result of the Allen Gaels v St Mary’s game this weekend (a St Mary’s win will ensure Kiltubrid’s passage to the quarter finals while an Allen Gaels win and Scóring averages again will decide the placings).
At the Ballinamore venue on Saturday evening Mohill were the only team to secure their place in the quarter finals in Round 2 by comfortably defeating Cloone. Aughawillan and Cloone will go head to head next weekend to decide who will join them in the quarter finals. In the other group game Drumreilly had a massive one point win over a shocked Annaduff side. Drumreilly will be hoping that their neighbours Ballinamore SOH beat Annaduff next weekend – a result which would see them through to the quarters finals and Annaduff facing a relegation battle. On the other hand an Annaduff win and Scóring averages will again be decisive. An interesting weekend is in store all round!
GWP Intermediate Championship
In the Intermediate championship – Eslin, Melvin Gaels, Drumkeerin and Glenfarne Kiltyclogher have all secured their places in the quarter finals. Glencar Manor and Aughnasheelin meet next weekend to decide who will join Eslin as group runners up while Gortletteragh and Ballinaglera do likewise in the Melvin Gaels group. Glenfarne Kiltyclogher secured their place in the quarter finals by defeating St Mary’s second string. This result put St Mary’s into relegation battle. Next weekend Drumkeerin and Glenfarne Kiltyclogher meet and the result will decide first and second group placings. Aughavas defeated Fenagh by the minimum in the last group game and next weekend Fenagh will be hoping to upset the odds by defeating Dromahair in their last group game.
Junior A Championship
In the Junior A Championship there were first round wins for Leitrim Gaels, Bornacoola, Ballinamore SOH and Mohill. This sets up these teams nicely approaching Round 2 of the championship which takes place next weekend.
Championship tables can be viewed on the left hand feed (club competitions – club championships 11)
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Coiste Chontae Liatroma wish James Gilmartin (Glencar Manorhamilton) get well wishes after he sustained a broken leg during the Glencar Manorhamilton v Bornacoola Senior Championship match on Saturday evening in Pairc Sean. We must take this opportunity to compliment the quick actions of the players and officials and thank the many medical personnel who attended to James both on and off the field of play. Glad to report James is recovering well after surgery in SGH.
01-Aug-11 by Colette Fox – PRO
CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEWS.
Our Junior A Championship kicks off this weekend while in the Senior and Intermediate Championship it’s “seconds out – Round 2”.
It’s really hotting up after Round 1 of the Senior and Intermediate Championship. Five teams will be facing into relegation battle if they are defeated this weekend and even a win might not be enough for some as Scóring averages look more and more likely to become the decisive factor. Below we take a look at the Round 2 games.
CONNACHT GOLD SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP – ROUND 2
Bornacoola v Glencar Manorhamilton – Saturday at 6pm in Pairc Sean
A must winÓgame for the Bors who were desperately unlucky last weekend not to beat Carrigallen in their first round game – the concession of goals cost them dearly. They will have to be at their best to account for the county champions this weekend. Manor start as firm favourites but they won’t have it all their own way as the game is “all or nothing” for Bornacoola.
Kiltubrid v Allen Gaels – Saturday at 7.30 in Pairc Sean
This derby game was forecast as the key game in the group and that is exactly as it has turned out. Kiltubrid are on the back foot after their defeat at the hands of neighbours St Mary’s last weekend. They are now a wounded animal and this could bring out the best in them. On the other hand, Allen Gaels will be anxious to record victory with St Mary’s next up for them. The tempo of this game is sure to set hearts racing!
Drumreilly v Annaduff – Saturday at 6pm in Ballinamore
Drumreilly have a mountain to climb in this game after being handed a 7 point defeat last weekend. They simply have to win. They have the benefit of the game under their belts and with their youngsters so impressive last weekend I suspect Annaduff are not taking this game lightly. If Annaduff arrive in focussed mood they are going to be difficult to beat but with so much at stake for Drumreilly they won’t be found wanting in a contest of this magnitude!
Mohill v Cloone – Saturday at 7.30pm in Ballinamore
Last weekend Mohill were made fight all the way for their win by a spirited Aughawillan side. A goal six minutes from time effectively decided that contest. If Cloone are to be successful in this tie they will need to replicate Aughawillan’s spirit -something which they are more than capable of doing. This is another derby match and it remains to be seen if the underdogs can upset the favourites!
GWP INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP – ROUND 2
St Mary’s v Glenfarne Kiltyclogher – Sunday at 2pm in Drumshanbo
St Mary’s enter the game on the back of a nine point defeat against Drumkeerin last weekend however the scoreline is unkind to their performance on the day. Glenfarne Kiltyclogher enter the championship with confidence having recently beaten St Mary’s first team in the Division 1 league. They have a mixture of experience and young talent in their ranks and if their minds are concentrated on a St Mary’s side who must win one feels they will be hard to stop.
Eslin v Glencar Manorhamilton – Sunday at 2pm in Pairc Sean
Eslin put on a master class last weekend when they defeated Aughnasheelin and in doing so they have sent out a real message of intent. Glencar Manorhamilton’s second string have been forewarned and they will certainly need to be at their best to live with a talented Eslin side. The North Leitrim men recently defeated them in the league but it remains to be seen who will be available to them with their seniors in action on Saturday evening.
Melvin Gaels v Gortletteragh – Sunday at 3.30pm in Pairc Sean
Last weekend Melvin Gaels showed in bucket loads why they are hot favourites to lift the title. Gortletteragh make their debut this weekend and no doubt they were interested and exploratory observers at the first round match. If they have learned from their observations then they could trouble the Gaels. The prospect of a “do or die” last round game against Ballinaglera should provide Gortletteragh with plenty of motivation.
Aughavas v Fenagh – Saturday at 7.00pm in Cloone
Aughavas suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of Dromhair last weekend and the question is can they recover in time? They will have the advantage of the game under their belts but having to record a substantial victory is an added pressure. Fenagh are a team in transition and they will have a lot of young talented players on show. It is widely expected that the winner of this tie will join Dromhair in the quarter finals – so expect a titanic battle.
GWP JUNIOR A CHAMPIONSHIP – ROUND 1
Leitrim Gaels v Allen Gaels (Sunday at 12noon in Cloone)
Ballinamore SOH v Annaduff (Sunday at 1.30 in Cloone)
Mohill v Drumkeerin (Sunday at 1.30 in Fenagh)
Kiltubrid v |Bornacoola (Sunday at 3pm in Fenagh)
Leitrim Gaels are the only first string team in the Junior A Championship and this clearly sets them out as the team to beat. They were beaten in the final last year and are surely intent on making amends. There are however a number of strong second string teams that will test them along the way. All teams will be anxious to record first round victories as it will ease the pressure and build momentum going forward. This competition is sure to be as competitive as ever and will provide us with a few shocks along the way.
GET BEHIND YOUR TEAM THIS WEEKEND!
28-Jul-11 by Colette Fox – PRO
