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AIB Connacht Club IFC Semi-Final

Strokestown (Roscommon) 0 – 10, Aughawillan (Leitrim) 0 – 6 (Venue Ballinamore, Co Leitrim.)

Strokestown dominated the exchanges of this tie in the first half but had to withstand a brave Aughawillan second quarter fight-back that levelled the proceedings to set up a grand stand finish.  Strokestown however snuffed out Aughawillans challenge in the final quarter and booked their place in the Connacht Club Intermediate Football Final.

Aughawillan outplayed Strokestown in most of the second half exchanges but wayward shooting in this period proved to be the Leitrims sides Achilles heel as well as a 37th minute dismissal for a second yellow card offence.  Man-of-the-match John Rogers shot nine of Strokestowns ten points with eight of those coming from free conversions.  Aughawillan did Leitrim proud on the day and the Connacht experience will no doubt stand to them going forward.

Strokestown: John McHugh, Jonny Dolan, Niall Owens, Paul McLoughlin, John Hagan, Daniel Rogers, Rory Molloy, Ronan Owens, Matty Column, John Rogers 0 – 9(8f.), Seamus Collins, Pearse McGinley, Thomas ShannÓgher, Patrick Brogan, Conor Silke 0 – 1. Subs Niall Brogan for Dolan (22 mins.), Emmet Collins for R. Owens (37 mins.), E. Molloy for McGinley (43 mins.), Kenny Bosquette for Colum (52 mins.).

Aughawillan: Colin Maguire, Noel Darcy, Michael Quinn, Gerard McGovern, Declan McGovern, Sean Quinn, Garry Deane, Christy Prior, Shane Flanagan 0 – 1, Olly Plunkett, Barry Prior 0 – 2, Paul Prior 0 – 1, CiaránÓgilheaney, Morgan Quinn 0 – 1(1f.), Noel Plunkett 0 – 1. Sub Ryan Creamer for O. Plunkett (HT).

Referee: Gerry Kinneavy (Galway).

02-Nov-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Glencar Manor and Annaduff will contest this years Division 1 Final after both recorded victories in the final round of games at the weekend. Glencar Manor (who had already qualified for the final entering the final round of games) finished top on 18 points with Annaduff 2nd on 15 points and although Mohill recorded a win against St Marys they just fell short into 3rd place on 14 points. Ballinamore will join Kiltubrid in Division 2 next year when they were defeated at home by Allen Gaels.

In the U21 A Football Championship Oughteragh Gaels bid for a three in a row was foiled by St Manchan”’s who defeated them by 3 points. Manchan”’s will now contest the final against last years beaten finalists St Mary”’s who defeated Glencar Manor by 3 points. By all accounts the two semi-finals were very exciting and evenly matched encounters so the final is sure to be a date for our diaries!

The U21 B Championship Cup will also have a new home this year after defending champions Melvin Gaels were defeated by Bornacoola. The competition has reached the semi final stages with Carrigallen playing Dromahair and Bornacoola playing Glenfarne Kilty this weekend.

28-Oct-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

The final round of games in the Gallogly Catering ACL Division 1 take place this weekend.

On Saturday, Kiltubrid play Dromahair and Aughawillan play Melvin Gaels. These teams are safe and these results will have no bearing on the battle for top two or relegation.

On Sunday, the remaining fixtures which present many varying outcomes on the top two/bottom two placings all throw in at 2.30 pm. Heading into Sundays games we already know that Glencar Manorhamilton have qualified for the Division 1 Final as they currently sit top on 16 points and cannot be caught. At the other end of the table Kiltubrid have been relegated to Division 2 next year.

In the battle for second place, three teams are currently tied in second place on 13 points – Carrigallen (+/- 61), St Marys (+/- 37) and Annaduff (+/- 4). Carrigallen obviously have a superior Scóring difference over the other two teams but face a difficult encounter at home against the County Champions Glencar Manorhamilton. Annaduff face an equally difficult encounter away to relegation threatened Drumreilly while St Marys are at home to Mohill (+/-33) who are on twelve points and can still finish 2nd if results go their way.

In the relegation zone three teams face an anxious afternoon. Ballinamore Sean OHeslins are currently 2nd from bottom on 7 points (-10) and they face Allen Gaels (-28) who are currently joint 3rd from bottom on 8 points. Drumreilly (-60) are locked with Allen Gaels on 8 points and as already mentioned they face Annaduff who will be desperately looking to secure a place in the final.

If teams are level on points at the conclusion of games the top two/bottom two will be decided as follows – head to head result if two teams tied and score difference if 3 or more tied. Head to Head results of possible relevance are as follows:

Head to head results – teams in contention for 2nd place finish

Carrigallen beat Annaduff (3-9 to 0-5)
Carrigallen beat Mohill (0-12 to 0-11)
St Marys beat Carrigallen (1-14 to 0-8)
Annaduff beat St Marys (2-12 to 2-10)
Annaduff beat Mohill (1-10 to 1-8)
(St Marys play Mohill this weekend)

Head to head results – teams in relegation battle

Drumreilly drew with Ballinamore Sean OHeslins (0-11 a-piece)
Drumreilly beat Allen Gaels (1-14 to 1-11)
(Ballinamore Sean OHeslins play Allen Gaels this weekend)

Mobile phones are sure to be busy between venues all afternoon but by Sunday evening we will know who will contest the Division 1 Final and who will be playing Division 2 next year.

22-Oct-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Glencar Manor will play Drumreilly In Division1tomorrow (Saturday 16th) at 3.15 and Bornacoola in Division 2 at 5pm in Belcoo, Co Fermanagh. Supporters of all 3 teams are asked to note the change of venue.

15-Oct-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

The remaining four fixtures in Division 2 are scheduled for this weekend all with throw in times of 5pm on Saturday evening.  The fixtures are as follows with home teams named first.

Gortletteragh v Eslin

Cloone v Aughavas

Drumkeerin v Ballinaglera

Glencar/Manorhamilton v Bornacoola
 

Gortletteragh and Eslin are already safe as regards relegation.  In the other 3 games all teams are in the relegation zone with the exception of Bornacoola who were crowned Division 2 League Winners earlier in the year

Cloone (5 points) simply have to win at home to neighbours Aughavas or they will be relegated with Ballinaglera (2 points) who are already relegated.  Aughavas, Drumkeerin and Glencar Manorhamilton face a nervous evening as all three are locked on 6 points.  If teams are level on points at the conclusion of games relegation will be decided as follows:

Head to head result if two teams tied

score Difference if 3 or more tied.

Meanwhile in Division 1 it is still all to play for at the top with a number of teams still in with a chance of a top two place for the League Final. At the bottom Kiltubrid are already relegated with no points from 9 outings and the big question is who will join them with a number of teams in danger as we approach Round 10 this weekend. We anticipate great excitement going into the last round of games the following weekend where relegation and top two placings will be finally decided.  A nail biting end to a great league season is in store!

12-Oct-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

2010 LEITRIM U21 A FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP DRAW

Quarter Finals (October 16th)

St Marys V Greagh Gaels
Oughteragh Gaels V Drumlea
St Manachans V St Francis

Semi Finals (October 23rd)

Glencar/Manorhamilton V St Marys or Greagh Gaels
Oughteragh or Drumlea V St Manachans or St Francis

Final (November 6th)

Note Please that Greagh Gaels is an amalgamation of Cloone/Aughavas/Fenagh

2010 LEITRIM U21 B FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP DRAW

Prelim. Round (October 16th)

Annaduff V Carrigallen

Quarter Finals (October 23rd)

(A) Annaduff or Carrigallen V Gortletteragh
(B) Dromahair V Drumkeerin
(C) Kiltubrid V Glenfarne/Kilty
(D) Melvin Gaels V Bornacoola

Semi Finals (October 30th)

A V B
C V D

Final (November 6th)

It must be pointed out that there may arise direct clashes with Connacht Club Championship games on weekends 31 Oct and 7 Nov which will force a reschedule depending on the progress of clubs in various competitions and not withstanding other unforeseen circumstances which may cause some changes.

06-Oct-10 by Colette Fox – PRO