Shocks a plenty in the Senior Championship

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

Weekend Championship Previews

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

Championship Preview

CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND

 This weekend the Connacht Gold Senior Football Championship and GWP Intermediate Football Championship kicks off. A feast of football will be on offer with eight intriguing encounters set to take place in three venues over Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon. Club players have trained hard over the last number of months and finally start on their road to win the most coveted medals in Leitrim GAA – Senior and Intermediate Championship medals. A lot of twists and turns are expected along the roads to our Championship Finals.

 

CONNACHT GOLD SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP

The big questions in the Senior Championship is canÓglencar Manorhamilton be dethroned or can they achieve an extraordinary four in a row last accomplished by Gorvagh from 1924 to 1927 and more recently by Melvin Gaels from 1959 to 1962? The other teams in the Senior Championship will feel they can be dethroned and like Glencar Manorhamilton each and every team start the Championship in the belief they are going to win it. If Manor have the hunger they still seem the team to beat. Some indicators however suggest a change of guard might be on the cards:-

 

* A number of teams have shownÓgood form in the league

 

* In last years championship their margin of victory in the knock out stages was minimum.

 

GWP INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP

In the GWP Intermediate Championship a hotly tipped Melvin Gaels appear to be the team to beat. Whether they prevail will very much depend on how they cope with the huge expectation and favouritism surrounding them. With a number of seasoned first and second string teams in this championship we can be assured the Gaels will need to be firing on all cylinders if their plans of returning to senior status are to be immediate.

 

Below we preview all the first round games scheduled for this weekend.

 

Connacht Gold Senior Football Championship

 

St Marys v Kiltubrid

Saturday at 6pm in Pairc Sean

 Last years beaten finalists St Marys, are strengthened by the influx of players from their 2010 minor championship winning side. Kiltubrid are playing Division 2 league but St Marys who operate in Division 1 should be mindful that their neighbours are always huge championship performers. Local derbies are always hard fought and therefore hard to call!

 

Carrigallen v Bornacoola

 Saturday at 7.30 in Pairc Sean

 Both teams will be more than anxious to record a first round victory with the County Champions waiting in the long grass! A lot of similarities exist between the two teams – both have mixed the good with the bad in the league and shield competitions this year and both have had the heartache of loosing county finals in the last 3 years. Dont be surprised if they cant be separated at the final whistle!

 

Ballinamore SOH v Drumreilly

Saturday at 6pm in Cloone

 Nothing gets the heart racing quite like a local derby and they dont come much bigger than this! Players on both teams know each other inside out and beating your neighbours will be motivation enough. A titanic battle is on the cards as well as tail backs due to the mass exodus from both clubs to the Cloone venue on Saturday evening!

 

Aughawillan v Mohill

 Saturday at 7.30 in Cloone

 This is the game of the weekend with both teams playing extremely well at the minute. Aughawillan come into the game high in confidence after winning the Intermediate Championship last year and on the back of impressive league performances. Mohill have only suffered one league defeat and defeated the County champions last weekend. A free flowing game is in store at the Cloone venue!

 

GWP Intermediate Football Championship

 

Drumkeerin v St Marys

 Sunday at 2pm in Ballinamore

 Drumkeerin are a formidable championship outfit but face a stiff challenge from a strong second string St Marys outfit on Sunday. The north Leitrim men suffered the heartache of defeat in last years Intermediate Final and will be focussing all their attentions on making amends this year. St Marys are sure to cause them a lot of trouble – this game could go either way!

 

Eslin v Aughnasheelin

Sunday at 3.30 in Ballinamore

 Eslin will be boosted by a victory over Aughnasheelin in the league recently but as we all know league form goes out the window come championship. Eslin won the Junior A Championship last year and will be anxious to make their mark in the Intermediate grade this year while Aughnasheelin have the experience of winning the Intermediate title back in 2008 and reached the semi finals last year. A huge game is in store!

 

Ballinaglera v Melvin Gaels

 Sunday at 2pm in Pairc Sean

 This game sees the Division 1 league leaders versus Ballinaglera who operate in Division 3. As already mentioned, most pundits have predicted Melvin Gaels to win the Intermediate Championship this year. If Melvin Gaels are complacent and Ballinaglera display all the qualities they did in last years championship this encounter could be closer than expected!

 

Dromahair v Aughavas

Sunday at 3.30 in Pairc Sean

Another game that sees a Division 1 team paired against a Division 3 team. Dromahair have the benefit of Division 1 football and are always in the shake up come the business end of the championship. They have had their fair share of hard luck stories in recent championship campaigns and will be hoping that 2011 is their year. A proud Aughavas team stand in their way on Sunday and as we all know they are not there to make up the numbers!

 

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR YOUR CLUB TEAM THIS WEEKEND

 

LET THE CHAMPIONSHIPS BEGIN!


 

 

21-Jul-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

Countdown to Leitrim Football Championships 2011

 

   
Coiste Chontae Liatroma CLG
   
SFC/IFC/JFCA Championship Fixtures 2011
     
 
Venue Grade Round Fixture Time
      Satharn 23 Iúil 2011  
Pairc Sean SFC 1 St Marys v Kiltubrid 6.00
Pairc Sean SFC 1 Carrigallen v Bornacoola 7.30
         
Cloone SFC 1 Ballinamore-SOH v Drumreilly 6.00
Cloone SFC 1 Aughawillan v Mohill 7.30
         
      Domhnach 24 Iúil 2011  
Ballinamore IFC 1 Drumkeerin v St Marys 2.00
Ballinamore IFC 1 Eslin v Aughnasheelin 3.30
         
Pairc Sean IFC 1 Ballinaglera v Melvin Gaels 2.00
Pairc Sean IFC 1 Dromahair v Aughavas 3.30
         
      Satharn 30 Iúil 2011  
Pairc Sean SFC 2 Bornacoola v Glencar/Manorhamilton 6.00
Pairc Sean SFC 2 Kiltubrid v Allen Gaels 7.30
         
Ballinamore SFC 2 Drumreilly v Annaduff 6.00
Ballinamore SFC 2 Mohill v Cloone 7.30
         
Cloone IFC 3 Aughavas v Fenagh-St Caillins 7.00
         
      Domhnach 31 Iúil 2011  
Drumshanbo IFC 3 St Marys v Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher 2.00
         
Pairc Sean IFC 3 Eslin v Glencar/Manorhamilton 2.00
Pairc Sean IFC 3 Melvin Gaels v Gortletteragh 3.30
         
Cloone JFC A 1 Leitrim Gaels v Allen Gaels 12.00
Cloone JFC A 1 Ballinamore-SOH v Annaduff 1.30
         
Aughnasheelin JFC A 1 Kiltubrid v Bornacoola 12.00
Aughnasheelin JFC A 1 Mohill v Drumkeerin 1.30




 




 
      Satharn 06 Lunasa 2011  
Pairc Sean SFC 3 Ballinamore-SOH v Annaduff 6.00
Pairc Sean SFC 3 Carrigallen v Glencar/Manorhamilton 7.30





Ballinamore SFC 3 St Marys v Allen Gaels 6.00
Ballinamore SFC 3 Aughawillan v Cloone 7.30
         
Drumshanbo IFC 3 Drumkeerin v Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher 6.00
Drumshanbo IFC 3 Ballinaglera v Gortletteragh 7.30
       
      Domhnach 07 Lunasa 2011  
Pairc Sean IFC 3 Glencar/Manorhamilton v Aughnasheelin 2.00
Pairc Sean IFC 3 Dromahair v Fenagh-St Caillins 3.30
       
Ballinamore JFC A 2 Allen Gaels v St Marys 12.00
Ballinamore JFC A 2 Annaduff v Carrigallen 1.30
         
Drumshanbo JFC A 2 Bornacoola v Melvin Gaels 12.00
Drumshanbo JFC A 2 Drumkeerin v Gortletteragh 1.30
         
      Satharn 13 Lunasa 2011  
Pairc Sean JFC A 3 Leitrim Gaels v St Marys 5.30
Pairc Sean JFC A 3 Kiltubrid v Melvin Gaels 7.00
         
Cloone JFC A 3 Mohill v Gortletteragh 5.30
Cloone JFC A 3 Balinamore-SOH v Carrigallen 7.00
         

 

 

16-Jul-11 by Colette Fox – PRO