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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

All is ready for bumper weekend of Final action as Pairc Sheain Ui Heslin and Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada play host the deciders of the three main adult championship competitions in addition to the Blue Riband of underage football, the MFC A Final. A remarkable feature of this years finals at Senior, Intermediate and Junior A is that all finalists have already met in the competition at respective group stages. In a further coincidence, all of these games were part of the Round 3 series all teams having secured their places in the respective quarter finals by the conclusion of the Round 2 series. On a general note it is accurate to say that there was very little at stake in any of these previous encounters and as such previous results will count for little on this weekend. The law of averages would suggest that at least on of the results will be reversed this weekend. The burning question is which one is that likely to be???

Below we preview the adult games and we look forward to the sun shining on the most important weekend of Leitrim Club Football 2010 hosted by the excellent facilities of Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada and Ballinamore Sean O Heslins

Connacht Gold Leitrim Senior Football Championship Final 2010

The stage is set for the eagerly awaited showpiece of Leitrim Senior Club Football as reigning champions Glencar/Manorhamilton place their title on the line and chase a coveted 3-in-a row on Sunday next in Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada as they face down the considerable challenge of St. Marys-Kiltoghert.

The 2008 and 2009 champions have been the outstanding team in Leitrim Club Football since they captured the clubs third SFC title two years ago and are also the current ACL D1 crown holders having also contest the League decider in 2008. They have carried the mantle of favourites throughout this years competition with the calm assurance of a team that has learned and earned a winning habit that can often be very difficult to dismantle.

Challengers St. Marys have arrived at the final very much under the radar but have, nonetheless, been quite impressive on their run to the final, having taken care of the considerable challenge of neighbours Annaduff with a semi-final performance which suggests they have much greater intentions than just making up numbers on Sunday. Also chasing their fifth title, it is worth noting that they were reigning champions whenÓglencar/Manorhamilton defeated them in the 2008 semi-final with the considerable help of late goal.

As Glencar/Manorhamilton chase history on Sunday, they can be assured that their opponents will be equally determined to reclaim the county blue Riband and while Glencar/Manorhamilton may have taken a first strike by having defeated St Marys earlier in the Group stages, this will count for little at 3.30 on Sunday as the action commences and we look forward to a classic encounter in the chase for the Fenagh Perpetual Cup.

GWP Leitrim Intermediate Football Championship Final 2010

The clash of Drumkeerin and Aughawillan in the GWP Intermediate Final in Ballinamore on Saturday next at 4.45pm is eagerly awaited as the clubs which contested the 2008 and 2009 finals arrive at this stage again with the destination of the Frank Reynolds Memorial Cup as Leitrim Intermediate Football Champions and the considerable prize of a place in the 2011 Senior Football Championship Draw also on offer also.

Aughawillan would have been on a favourites shortlist from the outset of the competition with the experience of the last two seasons in ACL D1 under their belts. They have arrived at this stage on the back of an impressive run through the competition having included a defeat of their Saturday opponents at the Group stages and took care of the challenge of neighbours and 2008 champions Aughnasheelin at the semi-final stage. They will be hoping to go one better than last year but will be very wary of the Drumkeerin challenge.

Drumkeerin have improved steadily throughout the competition and are well poised to make a strong challenge for ultimate honours. With a potent mix of youth and experience they will be eager to atone for loss in the 2008 decider and avenge the earlier defeat by Aughawillan in the competition. They will probably carry the title of underdogs into the fray but that will not trouble them as they challenge earnestly for 2010 championship honours. It is worth noting that they have already disposed of the considerable challenge of another of the pre-competition favourites ACL D1 side Dromahair in the semi-final.

We look forward to rip-roaring contest on Saturday as the destination of the Intermediate crown is decided.

GWP Leitrim Junior A Football Championship Final 2010

Eslin and Leitrim Gaels, as the only first teams in the competition were favoured to arrive at the decider from the outset and so it has proved as the destination of the Dick Ellis Memorial Cup is up for decision in Ballinamore on Saturday at 3pm. A place in the Intermediate Football Championship 2011 also goes to the victors.

Eslin, having plied their trade in ACL D2 over the past two seasons, have contested the Finals of 2008 and 2009 at this level and will be very determined to make it a case of third time lucky this time. Seasoned championship campaigners at this level, they will be hoping that that the gods smile on them more favourably than in the past two seasons and that the efforts made at underage level over the past ten years will bear for them a rich harvest on Saturday. They have arrived at the final with a string of impressive victories, including the group stage scalp of their opponents this weekend.

Leitrim Gaels have made very steady progress over the past number of years and have reached their first ever Junior A Football Championship Final. Junior B Football Champions in 2007 and Junior C Football Champions of 2009 they arrive at this stage, having already had a bumper harvest this year. Although operating from ACL D4 they proved their credentials by capturing that particular title in July and added the ACL D5 title for good measure. They have surmounted all necessary hurdles in this years JFC A quietly and will be very determined to claim their biggest ever prize on Saturday.

24-Sep-10 by

Ballinamore will host the Junior A and Intermediate Championship Finals on Saturday 25th September.  Throw in time for the Junior A Final is 3.00 pm with the Intermediate Final directly afterwards at 4.45.  Vincent McMorrow from the Glencar Manorhamilton GAA club will referee the Junior A Final between Eslin and Leitrim Gaels while Seamus Mulhern from the St Marys club will referee the Intermediate Final between Drumkeerin and Aughawillan.

Pairc Sean will host the Minor Final between St Marys and St Francis on Sunday 26th September.  Throw in at 1.45 and Ray McBrien from the Aughavas Club is the appointed referee.  St Marys and Glencar Manorhamilton will contest the Senior Final (Throw in 3.30) and Brendan Sammon From the Aughnasheelin Club has the honour of refereeing the big match.

Full list of Officials for the Finals are:- 

JFC A Final:  Referee: Vincent McMorrow. Linesman and SBR: Pat Flanagan. Linesman: Gerry Gallogly. Sideline Official: Derek Moran.

IFC Final:  Referee: Seamus Mulhern. Linesman and SBR: James McCaffrey. Linesman: Jimmy Stenson. Sideline Official: Derek Moran.

MFC A Final:  Referee: Ray McBrien. Linesman and SBR: Frank Niblock. Linesman: Michael Leyden. Sideline Official: Gareth Foley.

SFC Final:  Referee: Brendan Sammon. Linesman and SBR: Francis Flynn. Linesman: Cyril McKeon. Sideline Official: Gareth Foley.

09-Sep-10 by Colette Fox – PRO