Leitrim JFC Final – Report

Kiltubrid 2 – 9

Glencar/Manor 1 – 11

Kiltubrid claimed Leitrims last adult championship title of the year on Sunday in Carrick-on-Shannon when holding off a late Glencar/Manor rally, to win the County Junior ‘B crown by a single point after a thrilling contest.

However Glencar/Manor started brightly when Niall Hickey put over a 3rd minute free.

Meanwhile Kiltubrid responded decisively five minutes later when Paul McGirl finished to the net after he took full advantage of an error by Glencar/Manor fullback, Kenneth McMorrow.

Keelan McKeon increased Kiltubrids lead when he fisted over in the 10th minute.

Glencar/Manor managed to cut Kiltubrids advantage back to the minimum by the 14th minute after Niall Hickey put over his second free and Pat Gilmartin shot a point.

But Kiltubrid took a decisive grip on the proceedings over the next twelve minutes when they hit 1 – 5 without reply.

In this period Gavin Kelly shot Kiltubrids second goal while Conor Doherty popped over three points from play with Keelan McKeon also converting a free and Aidan McKiernan adding a point from play.

Before the break Glencar/Manor replied with a Declan Ryan point and a Seamus Leddy free conversion, which still left Kiltubrid leading comfortably by 2 – 6 to 0 – 5 at halftime.

But a goal, which Pauric Kerrigan finished to the net within two minutes of the restart, brought Glencar/Manor to within four points of Kiltubrid.

However within the space of another minute Keelan McKeon replied with a Kiltubrid converted free, which kept his side in control.

ThenÓglencar/Manor closed the gap on Kiltubrid to three points by the 37th minute after Seamus Leddy put over a free and James Gilmartin shot a point.

But the north Leitrim side had a let off in the 39th minute when ‘keeper, Sean Boylan had to make a super save from a goal bound Michael McGirl effort.

After that Kiltubrid pulled five points clear of Glencar/Manor over the next eleven minutes when Keelan McKeon converted a free and Michael McGirl fisted a point.

The Kiltubrid men did not score in the remainder of the action, as Glencar/Manor staged a fighting late rally to salvage the game.

Over five minutes of additional time was played in this period and Kiltubrids lead was whittled down to a point.

In the closing exchanges Seamus Leddy converted a Glencar/Manor ‘45 and Niall Hickey slotted over a 13 metre free while sub Patrick McEneaney and Ian Feeney shot points apiece.

At the end Kiltubrid held out for the win but they certainly had a close shave during the Glencar/Manors last ditch assault when the north Leitrims sides full-forward Niall Hickey blazed a 56th minute goal chance narrowly wide from just a few yards out.

Kiltubrid: Adrian Lee, Neil Slevin, Barry MacThiarnain, RonanÓgeoghegan, David McCormack, David McGirl, EamonÓgeoghegan, Richard Mahon, StephenÓguckian, Aidan McKiernan 0 – 1, Conor Doherty 0 – 3, Michael McGirl 0 – 1, Keelan McKeon 0 – 4 (4f.), Paul McGirl 1 – 0, Gavin Kelly 1 – 0.

Subs Patrick Whitlow for Kelly (38 mins.), Anthony Tighe for M. McGirl (51 mins.).

Glencar/Manor: Sean Boylan, Colin Farrell, Kenneth McMorrow, Enda Healy, Ian Feeney 0 – 1, Seamus Leddy 0 – 3(3f.), Dermot McMorrow, Pat Gilmartin 0 – 1, Ronan Haslette, Declan Ryan 0 – 1, James Gilmartin 0 – 1, Sean Watters, Pauric Kerrigan 1 – 0, Niall Hickey 0 – 3(3f.), Damien McDermott.

Subs Colin Ryan for Watters (26 mins.), Patrick McEneaney 0 – 1 for McDermott (38 mins.), Kevin Rogers for D. McMorrow (57 mins.), Thomas Coyle for J. Gilmartin (57 mins.).

Referee: Cyril McKeon (Allen Gaels).

 

 

 

18-Nov-08 by PJ Leddy

Goals crucial as clinical Kiltubrid win out

Its a cliché as old as football itself but goals winÓgames and they certainly did for Kiltubrid last Saturday afternoon as their more clinical finishing deservedly gave them victory over Aughawillan in the GWP Junior B Championship Semi-Final in Aughnasheelin.
With the opening minutes played in torrential conditions that nobody should be subjected to, it is a wonder that the game went ahead but when it did, both teams served up an entertaining hour despite the difficult conditions.

Great credit is due to the Aughnasheelin club for the wonderful condition of their pitch as few other venues would have stood up as well to the conditions which saw sheets of driving rain assault the pitch just minutes ahead of the throw-in.

Aughawillan must be wondering exactly how they let this one get away as the dominated the first half and looked vastly superior but without ever making it really tell on the scoreboard.

Kiltubrid were having difficulty getting out of their own half, with full-back Barry McKiernan and centre-back David McCormack holding them together.

But when Kiltubrid did finally score, they changed the course of the game with a goal after a penalty was first saved. Within another two minutes, the ball was again nestling in the back of the Aughawillan net and that was that.

Kiltubrid were hugely buoyed by the two scores against the run of play and lifted their performance considerably while a shell-shocked Aughawillan were unable to reproduce the verve and style of their opening salvos.

Kiltubrid’s Paul McGirl took the Scóring honours as his knack of being in the right place at the right time saw him plunder three goals over the hour.

Aughawillan started brightly and two Peter Prior points, both from frees, in the first seven minutes gave them a solid opening despite misses from Prior (2) and RyanÓgavin.

Aughawillan also saw their keeper Ciaran McTague make a good save to deny Paul McGirl a goal but, 18 minutes into the game, the course of the contest took a major turn when a ball broke in the Aughawillan parallelogram.

Whether the ball was picked off the ground or a sliding tackle came in is hard to tell in the difficult conditions but referee Jimmy Stenson had no hesitation in awarding a penalty and booking corner-back Patrick Prior for dissent.

Conor Doherty’s shot was well saved by McTague but Paul McGirl rushed in to force the rebound home ahead of teammate Paddy Whitlow for a dramatic first score for Kiltubrid.

If Aughawillan were stunned to see their lead wiped out, it got worse for them two minutes later when a long range shot from Aidan McKiernan dipped at the last moment and ended up in the back of the net.

Keelan McKeon emphasised Kiltubrid’s new dominance with a monster 50-yard free but Aughawillan’s efforts to get back into contention were thwarted whenÓgerard Conlon’s shot cannoned off the post and was cleared.

RyanÓgavin scored a great point from a tight angle on 26 minutes but Paul McGirl scored a nice point on the turn two minutes later.

Aughawillan had the last word in the half when Sean Flanagan’s fine point left the halftime score at 2-2 to 0-4 in favour of Kiltubrid.

Aughawillan again started best in the second half but three missed chances were emphasised when StephenÓguckian fired over a sixth minute quick free.

Aughawillan, who introduced Gerry Flanagan and Jerome Quinn at halftime, took a double blow when Mickey Quinn was forced out of the game through injury and then Paul McGirl dribbled the ball soccer-style through the defence and round the keeper for an easy seventh minute goal.

Gary Maxwell pulled back a point for Aughawillan who were denied a goal thanks to a fine Adrian Lee save from Conlon on ten minutes. Peter Prior and Conor Doherty swapped points before Kiltubrid killed off the game after 19 minutes with their fourth goal.

Keelan McKeon did all the heavy work, soloing through the Aughawillan defence before presenting Paul McGirl with an easy finish. Conor Doherty added a point for the winners with a late Sean Prior the only remaining score of the game for Aughawillan.

Kiltubrid

Adrian Lee, RonanÓgeoghegan, Barry McKiernan, Neil Slevin, EamonÓgeoghegan, David McCormack, Michael McGirl, Richie Mahon, StephenÓguckian, Aidan McKiernan (1-0), Conor Doherty (0-2), Paddy Whitlow, Keelan McKeon (0-1), Paul McGirl (3-1), Gavin Kelly. Subs: Anthony Tighe for Kelly (38 mins), Michael Scollan for Slevin (39 mins), Alan McGovern & Michael Geoghegan for McGirl & Whitlow (45 mins), Brendan Meehan for Guckian (50 mins).

Aughawillan

Ciaran McTague, Patrick Prior, Olly Plunkett, Barry McBrien, Declan McGovern, Kevin McTague, Sean Prior (0-1), Mickey Quinn, Sean Flanagan (0-1), Niall Doonan, Gerard Conlon, Damien McGovern, Gary Maxwell (0-1), RyanÓgavin (0-1), Peter Prior (0-3). Subs: Gerry Flanagan & Jerome Quinn for S. Prior & D. McGovern (HT), John Prior for M. Quinn (36 mins).

Referee: Jimmy Stenson.

 

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14-Nov-08 by Leitrim Observer.ie

Aughnasheelin relegated as battle goes to the wire

Intermediate Champions Aughnasheelin ended a great year on a sour note after they were relegated last Saturday following their four point loss to Division One Finalists Melvin Gaels.

With intense relegation battles in both Division One and Two, next weekends games will be closely watched as St. Marys must gather at least three points to go above Carrigallen in Division One while Division Two sees an almighty battle to avoid the drop with eight teams all capable of making the drop to Division Three depending on the results next weekend.

St. Marys, however, are facing a doomsday situation as their teams in Divisions Two, Three and Four would all be relegated, regardless of where they finish, if their First team are relegated from Division One. It is a situation that would be welcomed in quite a lot of Divisions as only one other team would therefore make the drop.

Marys must pick up three points against Allen Gaels and Melvin Gaels but they can also stay up if they improve their Scóring difference by seven points or more to go above Carrigallen in the Scóring averages.

However, that will be a very tough task as Allen Gaels have been rejuvenated since the return of Adrian Cullen and have been the form team in Division One recently while Melvin Gaels booked their place in the Final with a 0-13 to 1-6 win over Aughnasheelin last Saturday.

The Kinlough men recovered from a four point halftime deficit to win by four points, a result that condemned Aughnasheelin to the drop. The Intermediate champions can still end up with six points if they win their remaining two games but they cannot over-take two teams to avoid the drop.

Melvin Gaels trailed 0-5 to 1-6 at the break but the dismissal of an Aughnasheelin midfielder for a second yellow card handed the impetus to Melvin Gaels who scored seven unanswered points to take the win.

What makes the win all the more notable is that the Gaels achieved it without Emlyn Mulligan as Conor Sheridan, Paul Og Ferguson and Brendan Brennan scored three points apiece.

Carrigallen ensured they would make it very difficult for St. Marys when they defeated Annaduff 0-12 to 1-6 in Annaduff on Saturday. Four unanswered points in the first half from Ciaran Flynn (3) and Eoin Ward put Carrigallen in the driving seat and another four without reply in the second half from Ciaran & David Flynn, Eamon OMalley & Eoin Ward extended the lead.

Carrigallen led 0-12 to 0-4 after 50 minutes and seemed to be cruising but they were put under pressure in the closing minutes with points from Brendan Guckian and David McHugh and a goal from sub Derek Cox.

Kiltubrid, who had started the day under threat, secured their Division One status with a 0-9 to 2-3 draw against Mohill last Saturday, a point that lifted them out of the relegation zone. The draw, however, has dented Mohills chances of making the League Final as Glencar/Manor, with three games to play, are only a point behind.

Glencar/Manor were due to play Bornacoola but the game fell victim to the weather, the only one on the day.

The postponement almost definitely means another delay in the completion of Division One.

Division Two remains a complete minefield as only finalists Sean OHeslins and Aughawillan are completely safe mathematically.

Ballinaglera would have been relegated had they lost to Dromahair last weekend but a 1-11 to 0-8 keeps their survival hopes alive and drags Dromahair back into it, although the superior Scóring average of the north Leitrim men should mean they are safe.

The big game is the clash of Aughavas and Fenagh St. Caillins – Fenagh simply have to win as their poor Scóring average means they cannot rely on Scóring difference to stay up. Both teams are on six points and a draw will not suffice for Fenagh who have minus 53 points as their difference.

Glenfarne/Kilty & Cloone are two teams anxiously looking over their shoulders – the north Leitrim side take on Drumkeerin needing at least a point to survive while Cloone need to defeat Dromahair to stay up in what should be an exciting relegation battle.

 

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14-Nov-08 by Leitrim Observer.ie

Junior B Championship Semi-Final – report

When it comes to Leitrim football championship semi-finals this year, more evidence was produced in Drumreilly on Sunday that Glencar/Manor seems to hold the Indian sign over St. Mary, as they Carrick men suffered a late defeat for a second time at the hands of their north Leitrim rivals.

JUNIOR B CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINAL
GLENCAR/MANORHAMILTON 2-7
ST MARYS KILTOGHERT 1-8

A late rally in the dying minutes of Sundays entertaining GWP Junior B semi-final in Carrickmakeegan secured a place for Glencar/Manor against Kiltubrid in the County Final at the expense of St. Marys, who had got on level terms in the 55th minute with a Ross McLoughlin free.

A goal in the first half by Niall Hickey gave Glencar/Manor a slight edge in the an evenly match opening 30 minutes. Another Hickey goal, in the final ten minutes, enabled Manor to pull off a come from behind win by the time the final whistle sounded.

Glencar/Manor will face Kiltubrid in the Final as they chase their second adult football crown of the year, highlighting once again the great reserves at the disposal of the Manorhamilton club.

Kiltubrid, who defeated a strong Aughawillan team, will take some beating in the final but Manor will be confident of adding another crown to their list of achievements for 2008.

St. Marys, on the other hand, are locked in a relegation battle that could yet see all their teams relegated down a Division if their Senior team fails to maintain its Division One status.

St. Marys controlled the proceedings for greater part of the of the second half after Shane Fitzpatrick put them three points ahead when he shot an unstoppable 36th minute goal. Glencar/Manor was forced to play second fiddle until Niall Hickeys late goal resurrected their drive for a place in the final.

Manor impressed in the opening exchanges and took a two points lead in the first three minutes after Niall Hickey put over a free and Declan Ryan added a point.

But St. Marys battled back to get on level terms by the 9th minute thanks to a Damien Butler free while his brother Barry hit over a well-taken point from play.

St. Marys grabbed the lead two minutes later when Damien Butler found the range with his second free. However, Glencar/Manor got their noses ahead again in the 14th minute when Niall Hickeys ground shot eluded the clutches of St. Marys keeper Colm Guckian after Hickey was put through with a pass from a quick thinking Damien McDermott.

The Carrick men cut Manors lead to the minimum some eight minutes later after Damien Butler found the target from his third free. But James Gilmartin put some more daylight between the sides when whipped over a 24th minute point.

St. Marys ended the half firing on all cylinders when they levelled matters by the break with points from play by Owen Tivnan and Shane Fitzpatrick. St. Marys finished the half strongly with 0-6 to their credit while Glencar/Manor had notched up 1-3 at this stage.

A Shane Fitzpatrick goal, six minutes after the restart, gave Marys what appeared to be a decisive grip on the proceedings. But Manor cut back the Carrick sides lead to a single point over the next eight minutes after Dermot McMorrow shot over and sub Seamus Leddy tapped over a free.

Neither side managed to register a score for a spell as the battle for supremacy continued unhindered.But Mary’s then edged back into a two point lead in the 49th minute after Fitzpatrick fired over from play.

It was four minutes later whenÓglencar/Manor breached the Mary’s defence decisively after sub Patrick McEneaney sent a long ball into the goalmouth and Niall Hickey was on hand, to finish to the St. Mary’s for a second time.

Hitting back with admirable resolve, St. Mary’s fought hard to grab a lifeline, which Ross McLoughlin provided, when he slotted over a 55th minute free, to level matters. But the Carrick men’s challenge lost its impetus to some degree following the score.

Glencar/Manor went on to stage a grandstand finish and Pauric Kerrigan led their charge for victory when he coolly shot over 57th minute point from play. Following that Niall Hickey made the win secure for his side, six minutes later, when he tapped over a 13 metre free.

Glencar/Manorhamilton

Sean Boylan, Colm Farrell, Kenneth McMorrow, Brian Kerrigan, Dermott McMorrow (0-1), Ian Feeney, Enda Healy, Pat Gilmartin, James Gilmartin (0-1),Pauric Kerrigan (0-1), Colin Ryan, Sean Watters, Declan Ryan (0-1), Niall Hickey (2-2), Damien McDermott. Subs Seamus Leddy for B. Kerrigan (28 mins), Patrick McEneaney for Gilmartin (39 mins).

St. Mary’s Kiltoghert

Colm Guckian, Rory McLoughlin, Barry Crowe, Sean Clancy, Barry Guckian, Barry Butler (0-1), Brian Crowe, Francis Molloy, Brian O’Donnell, Damien Butler (0-3), Ross McLoughlin (0-1), Ashley Molloy, Owen Tivnan (0-1), Olcan Conway, Shane Fitzpatrick (1-2). Subs Alan Duffy for Conway (24 mins), David Keegan for Molloy (40 mins), Richie Doran for R. McLoughlin (48 mins), Paddy Guckian for D. Butler (56 min).

Referee: Gerry Spellman.

 

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13-Nov-08 by Leitrim Observer.ie

Update on Club Fixtures

The U21 championship fixtures are now online and available via the Championship Tables link on the left hand menu.

In response to enquiries to the website CCC Liatroma have responded with the following info.: 

In relation to this weekends games, it should be noted that St Marys play Div 2 on Sat and JFC B on Sunday. St Marys v Allen Gaels is scheduled to be played on Nov 15 in addition to the remaining two fixtures outstanding in advance of the last round . The last round is scheduled for Nov 22. Clubs playing their last Div 1 game this weekend requested said fixtures to be played on this weekend.

The remaining fixtures are now provided on this site and have been approved. Please note the following statement as issued to the Club Secretaries in relation to the remaining games: "Fixtures not played, due to unforeseen circumstances, may impact negatively on the timelines for fixtures as outlined.It should be borne in mind that possible replays in certain competitions may have negative impact also. Weekly fixture lists will issue as normal, in which any amendments necessary will be incorporated."

 

 

05-Nov-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Aughnasheelin hope to emulate Carrigallen

Aughnasheelin will be hoping history repeats itself next Sunday when they attempt to become only the second team from the County to beat a Galway side in the Connacht Club Championships when they take on St. Michaels in the AIB Intermediate Semi-Final in Cloone (2.30 throw-in).

Carrigallen created their own slice of history two years ago when they lowered the colours of Menlough in the Intermediate Semi-Final, becoming the first team from Leitrim to beat a Galway team in a Provincial Club Championship.

Aughnasheelin are hoping to emulate Carrigallens feat in Cloone against a highly rated Galway City side St. Michaels!

Aughnasheelin Manager Liam Higgins is eagerly awaiting the contest after his teams victory over St. Molaise Gaels in the first round in Markievicz Park but he admitted that his charges faces a big step-up on Sunday – "Were looking forward to it, there is a great buzz at training since the win in Sligo.

"St Michaels are going to be a tougher prospect for us next Sunday. They are a very young team who like to move the ball fast. They are very accurate in front of goals and theyll take some beating," said Liam who pointed out that the fact that the game is at home will be a huge boost to the Leitrim representatives.

Fortune certainly shone on Aughnasheelin in that regard as Ballinamore hosted the CarrigallenÓgame two years ago but with a new draw, it is the Tribesmen who must make the journey – "Having the game at home is definitely a great help to us and we are happy enough that the game is in Cloone. I know our lads are looking forward to it and anyone who was in Markievicz Park can see our lads are up for this competition."

Liam will also be hoping that last Mondays League defeat to Gortletteragh wont hinder their chance – "We picked up a few knocks on Monday in the League against Gortletteragh but Id be hopeful enough that we have a full team to pick from for Sunday.

"It was a tough match but a match like that is better than 10 training sessions. Losing the game might drive the boys on, particularly in the way we lost it. We were seven points up and we let them back into it. So hopefully, the boys will learn from that and it will drive them on next Sunday."

As for a verdict, Liam said "It is all about performing on the day. It is hard to know how good St. Michaels are, all we have to go on is a few dvds. But if we play up to our potential, I cant see us being very far off it," said Liam.

If Aughnasheelin have shown an ability to finish well in tight games, St. Michaels have done the same inÓgalway after they overcame a Shay Walsh led Glenamaddy in the Galway Intermediate Final.

 

 

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31-Oct-08 by LeitrimObserver.ie

St Osnats into another Final after tight battle

After a tight battle, north Leitrim side, St. Osnats claimed a place in the GWP Junior C championship final for a fourth successive year when they defeated an experienced Sean OHeslins outfit in Sundays semi-final in Cloone.

GWP JUNIOR C CHAMPIONHSIP SEMI-FINAL
ST OSNATS GLENCAR 1-8
SEAN OHESLINS 0-9

In a closely contested encounter, a 37th minute goal by sub David Clancy gave St. Osnats a crucial grip in the proceedings after Sean OHeslins had taken the lead for the first time in the game

While the Ballinamore side tried hard to wrestle the initiative back from the Glencar men after the goal, the north Leitrim men, managed by former Leitrim and AughnasheelinÓgoalkeeper Martin McHugh, responded by upping their performance a few notches, which allowed them to hold out for victory.

It was very muck nip and tuck in the opening exchanges over the first 11 minutes, as both sides traded points at opposite ends. Liam Burke junior edged St. Osnats ahead with a 6th minute point but Peter Reynolds levelled matters two minutes later from a free.

Over the next three minutes, St. Osnats AlanÓgilligan swapped a point with Sean OHeslins Sean McCartin, from a free. After that St. Osnats grabbed a three point lead by the end of the first quarter when Finbar Twomey shot a point from play and put over a 45, as well as a free for the Glencar men.

Sean OHeslins AdrianÓgallogly replied from play with an 18th minute point but AlanÓgilligan kept St. Osnats in the driving seat with a point a minute later.

However, Sean OHeslins put in a storming finish to the half, to get on level terms. McCartin tapped over two frees while Adrian Murphy whipped over a point from play, which sent both teams in on a 0-6 all score line at half time.

Sean OHeslins keeper Cormac ÓSuilleabháin denied St. Osnats a goal in the 35th minute when he stopped a point blank Stephen Kerrigan shot with his shins. OHeslins then took the lead for the only time in the game in the next minute when Sean McCartin put over a free.

But St. Osnats quickly got back in control in the 37th minute when David Clancy flicked home the games only goal. The score came after Finbar Twomey a free from 45 metres was sent into the OHeslins goalmouth.

The ball was deflected across the goals by Eugene McSharry for the in rushing Clancy to put the ball wide of a stranded ÓSuilleabháin.

However, a 47th minute free from McCartin reduced St. Osnats lead to the minimum but a Twomey point in the following minute put some more daylight between the sides.

McCartin again reduced the lead to a single point when he fired over from play in the 54th minute with what was a spectacular score for the Ballinamore men.

However, Eugene McSharry ensured St. Osnats place in the final against Drumreilly when his 60th minute soccer style shot from five yards screamed over the Sean OHeslins crossbar, as it appeared that McSharry had a goal on his mind when he pulled the trigger.

 

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31-Oct-08 by LeitrimObserver.ie

Connacht Clubs – Eastern Harps v Glencar Manor

Veteran marksman Paul Taylor showcased his enduring quality when illuminating Eastern Harps 10-point victory over Glencar-Manorhamilton in yesterdays one-sided clash at Markievicz Park.

Taylor scored 1-6 — all seven scores coming in the opening half — and his well-finished goal, from Danny OGradys pass, capped a brilliant first-half performance by the Sligo champions that saw them lead 1-9 to 1-2 at the break.

The winners, whose reward is a meeting with Mayos Ballaghaderreen next month, were given an early score when their opponents struck for 1-1 in the opening two minutes.

Pat Hickeys decisive flick of a breaking ball in the goalmouth for a somewhat fortuitous goal and Dominic Kellys excellent point from a sideline kick provided Glencar-Manor with an early platform — which they failed to build on.

Inspired

Eastern Harps, inspired by Taylor, Ross Donovan, John Rafferty and Danny OGrady, landed the next four points and although James Glancys 23rd-minute free put the visitors back in front, 1-2 to 0-4, this lead was short-lived as the winners notched 1-5 without reply over the next 10 minutes.

Glencar-Manor did raise their game for the first 15 minutes of the second-half and scored three points — but what they needed were goals.

Adrian Croal and substitute Alan Sweeney did get shots on target but Ross Donovan, Eastern Harps excellent full-back, made a couple of telling blocks.

After their lead was trimmed to five points, 1-10 to 1-5, Eastern Harps moved through the gears once again — keeping their opponents scoreless for the last 15 minutes and adding a further five points, the standout scores coming from Danny OGrady and midfielder Tony Taylor, younger brother of match-winner Paul.

scorers — Eastern Harps: P Taylor 1-6 (1f), D OGrady 0-4, T Taylor 0-2, J Rafferty, T Cryan, R Hannon (1f) 0-1 each. Glencar-Manorhamilton: P Gilmartin 1-0, D Kelly 0-2 (1sl), G Hickey (1f), J Glancy (1f), A Sweeney 0-1each.

Eastern Harps — B McHugh; K Cryan, R Donovan, S King; P McGovern, B Phillips, K Gallagher; T Taylor, P Grady; M Doddy, J Rafferty, T Cryan; R Hannon, P Taylor, D OGrady. Subs: P Rafferty for K Gallagher (inj); S Gallagher for T Cryan; S Dorrian for M Doddy.

Glencar-Manorhamilton — G Loughlin; M Poinard, S Devaney, T McDonald; S Loughlin, A OFlynn, D Poinard; F McGourty, D Sweeney; D Kelly, P Gilmartin, R McGourty; G Hickey, J Glancy, A Croal. Subs: A Sweeney for F McGourty, P McGuire for D Poinard (inj), B McDonald for R McGourty, A McDonald for Gary Hickey; Gerry Hickey for A Croal.

REF — P McGovern (Galway).

 

 

 

22-Oct-08 by Irish Independant.ie

Magnificent Aughnasheelin march on

They may have only won their first adult championship title just two weeks ago but Aughnasheelin are determined to make the most of their opportunities as they outclassed St. Molaise Gaels to win the first round of the Connacht Intermediate Club Championship last Sunday in Markievicz Park ……….

 

A full Connacht Intermediate Club Championship report thanks to John Connolly, Leitrim Observer is available in this weeks Observer and online here

 

 

 

 

 

 

22-Oct-08 by John Connolly – LeitrimObserver.ie

Connacht Clubs weekend

This coming Sunday is a big day for 2 of our club teams as both Glencar/Manorhamilton and Aughnasheelin head for Markievicz Park to participate in their respective Connacht Championship club games.

Aughnasheelin meet St Molaise Gaels who claimed the Sligo Intermediate championship last Saturday against Coolaney/Mullinabreen.  A full report of this game is available on www.coolaneymullinabreena.com   The winners of this game will go on to participate in the semifinal against the Galway Champions on November 2nd.  The Mayo and Roscommon champions also meet in the semifinal on the same date.   Aughnasheelin managed a draw against neighbours Kiltubrid in the league game at the weekend and this game will hopefully help them shake off the effects of recent celebrations as they prepare for their throw-in at 1:30pm  on Sunday.

Glencar/Manorhamilton, the new County champions, must also put their celebrations on hold as they form part of the double header in Sligo.  Eastern Harps are their opponents and Easter Harps took over as Sligo Champions one hour after Glencar/Manor claimed their crown.  Manor would also have benefited from last weekends league action and theyve kept to their winning ways with a victory on Saturday evening over Annaduff.  The premliminary game is scheduled for 3:15pm and the winners will meet the Mayo champions on Nov 9th.

 

 

15-Oct-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Masonite Leitrim SFC Final

Masonite Leitrim SFC Final – Report by PJ Leddy

Glencar/Manor 2 – 9
Bornacoola 0 – 7

Glencar/Manor easily overcame the challenge of Bornacoola in Sundays Leitrim senior club championship football final in Carrick-on-Shannon where the north Leitrim side won with eight points to spare.  Following on from what was their first County Final victory in nine years Glencar/Manor will now face newly crowned Sligo Champions, Eastern Harps in the Connacht Club championship quarter-final in Markievicz Park on Sunday, October 19.

A 27th minute goal, which Darren Sweeney flicked to the Bornacoola net, put Glencar/Manor on top against Bornacoola.

Bornacoola, who had County midfielder Michael Duignan red carded in injury time, impressed in the opening eight minutes when they took a two points lead after Philip Howard and Mark McCloskey shot a point each.

Glencar/Manor levelled matters by the end of the first quarter after Adrian Croal hit a point and Alan Sweeney converted a free.

Man-of-the-match award winner Shane Loughlin edged Glencar/Manor ahead for the first time with a 17th minute point from play.

But Mark McCloskey levelled matters with a Bornacoola free conversion four minutes later.

A 24th minute Ronan McGourty point put Glencar/Manor ahead again and gave them a lead they never subsequently relinquished.

Before the interval Glencar/Manor added a goal and two points with Darren Sweeney Scóring the games only goal while Gary Hickey put over a free and James Glancy found the target from play.

Bornacoola trailed by 0 – 3 to 1 – 6 at halftime. After the restart Bornacoola reduced Glencar/Manors lead in the first six minutes of the second half with points from a Mark McCloskey free and from play by David OConnor.

But thenÓglencar/Manor finished strongly after Gary Hickey opened their second half account when he put over a 44th minute free.

Over the next seven minutes Bornacoolas David OConnor and Mark McCloskey traded points with Glencar/Manors James Glancy and Darren Sweeney.

Glencar/Manor sub Anthony McDonald won a penalty before the end when he was taken down by Bornacoola ‘keeper, Gerry Gearty.

Dominic Kelly stepped up to the spot and cooly drove his effort to the Bors net, to ensure a convincing win for Glencar/Manor.

Glencar/Manor:

Gary Loughlin, Michael Poniard, Adrian OFlynn, Thomas McDonald, Shane Loughlin 0 – 1, Shane Devaney, David Poniard, Fintan McGourty, Darren Sweeney 1 – 1, Dominic Kelly 1 – 0, James Clancy 0 – 2(1f.), Ronan McGourty 0 – 1, Gary Hickey 0 – 2(2f.), Alan Sweeney 0 – 1(1f.), Adrian Croal 0 – 1. Subs Pat Gilmartin for A. Sweeney (42 mins.), Brian McDonald for Hickey (45 mins.), Anthony McDonald for Croal (58), Kieran Fox for F. McGourty (61 mins.). C. McEneaney for D. Sweeney (63mins).

Bornacoola:

Gerry Gearty, Seamus Mallon, Morgan Shanley, Jason Conroy, Niall OConnor, John McGuinness, Conor McCauley, Colm Farrell, Michael Duignan, Trevor Howard , Michael John Winters, Richard Moran, Philip Howard 0 – 1, David OConnor 0 – 2, Mark McCloskey 0 – 4(4f.). Subs Jonathan Duffy for Moran (HT), Sean McKeon for McCauley (52 mins.), Brian Conroy for Winters (53 mins.).

Referee: Ray McBrien (Aughavas).

 

 

06-Oct-08 by PJ Leddy

Glencar Manor and Aughnasheelin take the titles

Congratulations to newly crowned County Champions Glencar/Manorhamilton and to Intermediate Champions Aughnasheelin on their fantastic wins today.  Brief reports will follow in the coming days.  No doubt James Molloy will upload photos when he gets a chance to stop clicking in the aftermath of his adopted homes win.

 

Final scores: 

Senior Championship – Bornacoola 0-07     2-09   Glencar/Manor

Intermediate Championship –  Aughnasheelin   0-12    1-08   Drumkeerin

Minor A Championship –  Garadice Gaels   1-09     1-09   St Francis

Junior A Championship – Postponed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

05-Oct-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO