The U21 A and B Championship fixtures were announced this evening and are now available on this website.. In the event of a draw after normal time in the Quarter and Semi finals then extra time will be played.
The Finals which are scheduled for 2nd December will not go to extra time should the teams draw after normal time.
26-Oct-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Ulster 1-15 Connacht 2-09
Monaghan duo Paul Finlay and Thomas Freeman scored 1-08 between them as Ulster swept through to next weeks M Donnelly Interprovincial football final with a 1-15 to 2-09 victory over Connacht tonight in Ballybofey.
Two goals in the space of a minute-and-a-half for Connacht really set the visitors up nicely for this contest with the westerners holding a 2-02 to 0-02 lead after seven minutes.
Half-forward Andy Moran and full-forward Declan Maxwell were the goal getters with Mayos Moran slotting to the net following a well-weighted pass from Sean Armstrong, who was a late introduction for the absent Michael Meehan.
Maxwell continued Morans good early work by finding the net soon after, while Ulster kept in touch with points from Finlay and Cavans Ger Pierson.
With six points separating the sides, Connacht held a deserved lead but Ulster were quick to cut the gap thanks to fine individual scores from Freeman, who collected his first All-Star award last night, and Finlay. Indeed Ulster could have cut the deficit further but for some inaccuracy in front of the posts.
Points from Armstrong and Roscommons Karol Mannion restored Connachts two-goal advantage but Ulster were pressing hard and scores from DanÓgordon and Enda Muldoon cut the gap to four points, twelve minutes before the interval.
As the game ebbed and flowed, it was Connachts turn to exert control and Armstrong had an excellent goal chance snuffed out in the 27th-minute when Ulster goalkeeper James Reilly pulled off a superb save.
Both teams traded points before the interval but at half-time it was still John O Mahonys Connacht men who were in the ascendancy – they held a 2-05 to 0-08 advantage.
While the opening half lacked intensity, the second half promised much with Ulster firing on all cylinders in the third quarter. The home side stole the lead six and a half minutes into the half with a Finlay point and then a goal from the Monaghan half-forward after great assistance from Freeman, who pinged through a lovely long ball.
Although substitute Ger HenÓghan took the next Connacht score, this was a mere blip in a dominant Ulster patch which saw fine scores from Gordon, Kevin Cassidy, who fisted over, Armaghs Aaron Kernan and Freeman and Ulster held a 1-13 to 2-07 lead as the game entered the final quarter.
Connacht remained resilient but it was Ulster who looked the more potent. The visitors broke through for a goal chance with six minutes remaining following good work by Keith Higgins and HenÓghan but the Roscommon man could only watch on as Derrys All-Star full-back Kevin McCloy made a superb block.
At the opposite end, Ulster, last winners in 2004, continued to tag on the points to firmly seal a spot in next Saturdays Croke Park decider against Munster.
ULSTER: J Reilly; B Owens, K McCloy, K Lacey; A Kernan, C Gormley, K Cassidy; E Lennon, D Gordon; D Clerkin, S CavanÓgh, P Finlay; T Freeman, G Pierson, E Muldoon.
Subs used: C McFadden for Pierson (49 mins), C Toye for Clerkin (64).
CONNACHT: P Greene; C Harrison, F Hanley, J McKeon; D Meehan, D Blake, K Higgins; R McGarrity, B Cullinane; M Breheny, S Armstrong, A Moran; C Cregg, D Maxwell, K Mannion.
Subs used: G HenÓghan for Cregg (33 mins), F Dolan for Maxwell (45), M Finneran for Cullinane (54).
Referee: Pat Fox (Westmeath)
21-Oct-07 by RTE.ie
Connacht football Manager John OMahony has named his side ahead of the clash with Ulster in the M Donnelly Inter-provincial semi-final in Ballybofey on Saturday night.
OMahony has included players from all five provincial counties, and Connacht champions Sligo have six representatives on the team.
Frankie Dolan, who ended a two-year absence from the Roscommon squad in recent weeks, is a surprise inclusion at corner forward.
Connacht:
P Greene (Sligo),
P Doherty (Galway),
C Harrison (Sligo),
J McKeon (Leitrim),
F Hanley (Galway),
D Reynolds (Leitrim),
N Maguire (Sligo),
R Donovan (Sligo),
M McGuinness (Leitrim),
P McGovern (Sligo),
D Blake (Galway),
K Higgins (Mayo),
R McGarrity (Mayo),
B Cullinane (Galway),
M Finneran (Roscommon),
M Breheny (Sligo),
M Meehan (Galway),
D Meehan (Galway),
G HenÓghan (Roscommon),
A Moran (Mayo),
S Armstrong (Galway),
C Cregg (Roscommon),
K Mannion (Roscommon),
F Dolan (Roscommon),
G Cox (Roscommon),
D Maxwell (Leitrim).
20-Oct-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Its time to take a look at the League Tables and see how things have progressed over the weeks since our last roundup on Podcast 6 with Declan Bohan. The first of the League finals is this Sunday and its in Division 3 between Drumkeerin and Dromahaire.
Division 1
Melvin Gaels currently hold the top place followed closely by County Senior Champions St. Marys and last years Intermediate Champions Carrigallen. Both the Gaels and Carrigallen are playing their last game this weekend against middle of the table placings Mohill and Bornacoola respectively. St. Marys are facing Glencar Manorhamilton in their penultimate game. All results will be pivotal in deciding the placings as they head into the final straight but with St. Marys having an extra game they must hold the strongest hand. Bornacoola and Glencar Manor can end on equal points for second positions but the score difference will probably rule them out. If St. Marys can get themselves together after last weekends disappointing Connacht performance then they are favourites to make it to the final and the chance to make it a double title.
Division 2
Current table toppers Sean O Heslins are finished their games and now await the proceedings of this weekend as the sole fixture is between Annaduff and Aughnasheelin who currently lie third. If Aughnasheelin lose or draw then the final parings are decided as second place Gortletteragh are guaranteed to be in the mix with Sean O Heslins. A win for Aughnasheelin will mean that Gortletteragh must play their outstanding game to decide the final pairings.
Division 3
This is a fait accompli as the final is this weekend Drumkeerin meet Dromahaire on Sunday at 2pm in Pairc Sean. Both teams have performed admirably in the League and have only lost 3 games between them. Drunkeerin however top the table and their 91 points score difference show that their forwards and defence are well tuned. Dromahaire have it all to do in this local derby on Sunday.
Division 4
This division wont be going to final stages anythime soon as there are 16 games unplayed with 2 of them scheduled for this weekend. Each of the games could prove crucial as there are 2 teams at the top, Carrigalen and Annaduff, with 3 to 4 others in hot pursuit. score difference may prove to be a big decider over the next few weeks. This Sunday Kiltubrid play Cloone and Annauff play Ballinaglera and this may make the picture clearer.
Division 5
Teams in division 5 cannot complain about not getting enough games as the competition is based around a total of 91 league games and thankfully 80 have been played to date. Dromahaire are the clear table leaders with all their games played and they are 5 points clear of St. Caillins and St. Marys who lie on 20 points each. St. Caillins have 1 game to play and this is scheduled for this weekend against Gortletteragh on Sunday at 1pm. This will determine of they need to force St. Marys to win their remaining 2 games as St. Marys penultimate fixture is also fixed for Sunday against Glencar Manorhamilton.
19-Oct-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
TOURLESTRANE 0-12
ST MARYS 1-4
SLIGO champions Tourlestrane booked a semi-final with Ballina as they beat Leitrim champions St Marys at Pairc Sean Mhic Diarmada, Carrick-on-Shannon yesterday.
Gene Bohan opened the St Marys account with a 3rd minute point, but Tourlestrane led 0-5 to 0-1 at the break which ended in controversy, 2 minutes from time, when referee Oliver Kelly disallowed a Tourlestrane goal deemed to have been fisted into the net despite claims it had been touched on by Stephen Henry.
St Marys started the second period with two points from Gene Bohan and Brian ODonnell, before Tourlestrane scored five points without reply.
A well-takenÓgoal involving three St Marys players was too late to stop Tourlestrane, however, who were the better team.
ScórERS –Tourlestrane: G McGowan (0-3 2f); J Marren (0-2); D Durkin, G Gaughan, S Henry, T Henry, J Leonard, A McIntyre, M Walsh (1pt each). St Marys : R Mulvey (1-0), G Bohan (0-3 2f), B ODonnell (0-1).
15-Oct-07 by Independant.ie
AIB CONNACHT CLUB SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Pre-Lim Round Sunday 14th October at 2.00pm.
St Marys (L) v Eastern Harps/Tourlestrane(S) in Carrick-on-Shannon
Referee: O Kelly (R )
CONNACHT CLUB INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Pre Lim. Round Sunday 14th October. at 2.00pm.
Ballintubber(M) v Drumreilly (L) in Castlebar
Referee: D Mullaney (S)
Extra Time if necessary
02-Oct-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
At the conclusion of the 2007 regular rounds of League games the following will apply:
League Finals and Promotion
InÓgeneral the top two teams in each Division will contest the League finals in each respective division and will, ordinarily, be promoted to the next highest division for 2008. There will be no semi-finals.
Exception (promotion): A team will not be promoted if its club already has a team in the higher division that is not due to be relegated, or has a team that is due to be relegated into this division from the next highest division. In this case, one team only will be promoted and one team relegated between these two respective divisions. Example-if a club has a team that is due to be promoted from Division 5 to Division 4 and also due to have a team relegated from Division 3 to Division 4 then the relegation will take place of the Division 3 team but the promotion of the Division 5 team will not take place, and only one team, in this case, will be promoted from Division 5 to Division 4 and one team relegated from Division 4 to Division 5.
Relegation
The teams in last and second last positions in each Division will, ordinarily, be relegated to the next lowest Division for 2008.
Exception (relegation): Only one team will be relegated from Division 3 to Division 4 at the conclusion of the 2007 Leagues only, to take account of the fact that Achadh Mhaoileann second team was placed in Division 4 for 2007, instead of Division 3, and this will bring Division 3 for 2008 up to 10 teams and Division 4 down to 12 teams in 2008 also, with the promotion of two teams from Division 4 to Division 3. This decision was taken at the meeting of Coiste Chontae Liatroma of March 12, 2007.
score Difference
At the conclusion of the regular rounds of League Competition, score Difference will be the primary deciding factor, should there be an equality of points on the League table. This is in accordance with Rule 136 TO 2007 which specifies that the following from Rule 116 shall be used:
Qualification for the Concluding Stages or for Promotion or Relegation, the tie shall be decided by the following means and in the order specified:
(i) Scóring Difference (subtracting the total scores Against from total scores For)
(ii)Highest Total score For.
(iii)Where two Teams only are involved – the outcome of the meeting of the two Teams in the previous game in the Competition.
(iv)Scóring Average (divide total score Against into total score For).
Exception: If the accumulated scores of a team, so involved, are affected by a disqualification, retirement or walk over, the tie shall be decided by a play off.
Mise le fíor mheas
Déaglán Ó Buacháin
Rúnaí
02-Oct-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
3 Clubs are now celebrating as the Junior A, Intermediate and Senior Championship titles went to new homes for 2007. In the Junior A game Annaduff overcame a strong Carrigallen challenge to win by a goal that was scored in injury time. This was an enthralling high Scóring game that ended Annaduff 2-11 Carrigallen 1-11.
On Sunday in Paric Sean with the stand full to capacity and many supporters around the ground it was the turn of the Intermediate and Senior Finalists.
The Intermediate encounter between Drumreilly and Aughavas failed to live to expectations and Drumreilly wont mind as they maintianed the lead throughout most of the game and will now play in the Senior grade for 2008. See Full Match report by PJ Leddy.
The Senior game was a better affair with St. Marys determined to make amends for last years loss and that they did. Like Drumreilly they also commanded the game once they got in front and always managed to get the points at vital times. Although a few defensive errors almost let Kiltubrid back in contention as a the last few minutes brought back some memories/nightmares for a few on and off the field. See Full Match report by PJ Leddy.
Congratulations to the 3 Champions and commiserations to the losing parties.
10-Sep-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Masonite Leitrim SFC Final
St. Marys 0 – 11
Kiltubrid 2 – 3
Sundays Leitrim senior club final in Páirc Seán saw St. Marys win by two points over Kiltubrid after a hard fought battle.
St. Marys held the upper hand on Kiltubrid from early on in the game but still struggled to build up a clear lead.
Matters were evenly matched in the opening fourteen minutes when St. Marys and Kiltubrid swapped two points.
In this period Christy Carroll and Dara McKiernan shot a point apiece for Kiltubrid while Clement Cunniffe and Ian McGreevy did likewise for St. Marys.
St. Marys claimed a three point lead by the 26th minute after Brian ODonnell, Gene Bohan and Jimmy Guckian scored.
Kiltubrid, who had not scored for twenty-five minutes, replied with a 30th minute Dara McKiernan point.
But St. Marys showed that they were very much in command when Jimmy Guckian and Gene Bohan shot points apiece, which sent their side in leading by 0 – 7 to 0 – 3 at the interval.
A goal by Kiltubrid sub John Paul ODonaghue cut St. Marys lead to the minimum within four minutes of the restart.
But St. Marys responded with three unanswered points over the next seventeen minutes whenÓgene Bohan converted two frees and Paul McGreevy shot over from play.
Chris Carroll reduced St. Marys lead to a point once again when he shot a 24th minute Kiltubrid goal.
Gene Bohan responded with a St. Marys free conversion in the next minute, which proved to be the games final score.
When St. Marys ‘keeper Anthony Conway denied a Dara McKiernanÓgoal chance in the following minute, it prevented Kiltubrid from pulling the game out of the fire.
Man-of-the-Match: James Glancy, St. Marys
St. Marys: Anthony Conway, Vinny McDermott, James McGowan, Jonathan Cassidy, James Glancy, Michael Greene, Dermot Reynolds, Daniel Lowe, Paul McGreevy 0 – 1, Ian McGreevy 0 – 1, Jimmy Guckian 0 – 2, Clement Cunniffe 0 – 1, Austin Marron, Gene Bohan 0 – 5(4f), Brian ODonnell 0 – 1. Subs Niall Comerton for Marron (45 mins.), Brendan Guckian Cassidy (49 mins).
Kiltubrid: Noel Gill, John McGovern, Enda McKeon, Emmett Lee, Aidan Bohan, Shane Foley, Dermot McKeon, Karl Scollan, Ritchie Mahon, James Gill, Christy Carroll 1 – 1, Michael Earley, Emmett Mahon, Gearóid Foley, Dara McKiernan 0 – 2. Subs J. P. ODonaghue 1 – 0 for E. Mahon (29 mins.), Paul McGirl for R. Mahon (HT), Conor Doherty for G. Foley (52 mins.), Aidan McKiernan for Doherty (56 mins.).
Referee: Tom Forde (Ballinaglera).
GWP Leitrim IFC Final
Drumreilly 0 – 13
Aughavas 0 – 6
Drumreilly dominated the exchanges against Aughavas from almost the outset in Sundays intermediate club final in Páirc Seán.
After Fintan McBrien opened the Scóring in the game with an early Aughavas point Drumreilly replied with five points on the trot to lead comfortably by 15th minute.
In this spell Declan Maxwell and Ollie Maguire shot two points each for Drumreilly and nÓgel Maguire added a point.
David Charles replied with a 22 nd minute Aughavas point but James Holohan and Ollie Maguire responded with points each, to give Drumreilly a 0 – 7 to 0 – 2 interval lead.
Drumreilly outgunned Aughavas by double scores in the second half when Declan Maxwell and James Holohan each added two points for Drumreilly with nÓgel and Ollie Maguire getting a point apiece.
Padraig McLoughlin replied two Aughavas points and Colm Maguire shot a point.
Man-of-the-Match: Declan Maxwell, Drumreilly.
Drumreilly: Damon Maguire, Ciaran Holohan, Christopher Mimna, Damien Holohan, Damien Mitchell, Francis Holohan, Warren Maguire, John Fee, Ollie Maguire 0 – 4(4f), Michael Holohan, James Holohan 0 – 3, nÓgel Maguire 0 – 2, Raymond Fee, Declan Maxwell 0 – 4, John McKeon. Subs Kevin Holohan for R. Fee (47 mins.), Killian Maguire for Mitchell (60 mins.).
Aughavas: Gerard McGovern, Eoin Brennan, Derek Maguire, Niall Maguire, Niall Gallogly, Trevor Farrelly, Gavin Farrelly, Francis McLoughlin, Adrian Charles, Kieran Moran, Colm Maguire 0 – 1, Kevin Keegan, Fintan McBrien 0 – 2(1f), Padraig McLoughlin 0 – 2, David Charles 0 – 1. Subs Eamon Heslin for Keegan (42 mins.), Colin McKiernan (51 mins.).
Referee: Vincent McMorrow (Glencar/Manor).
Thanks to PJ Leddy for the Match Reports
10-Sep-07 by PJ Leddy
Craobh Peil Idirmheánach Liatroma
Leitrim Intermediate Football Championship
Roll of Honour
Naomh Muire, Cora Droma Rúisc (4) 1995, 1997, 2000, 2004
Achadh Easa (3) 1990, 1993, 1994
Maothail (2) 1928, 1999
Gaeil na Meilge (2) 1971, 1992
Gleann Chairthe/Cluainín (2) 1973, 2005
Carraig Álainn (2) 1991, 2006
Cluain (1) 1972
Fíonach (1) 1974
Gaeil na hÁilne (1) 1989
Baile na gCléireach (1) 1996
Droim Oir Bhealaigh (1) 1998
Eanach Dubh (1) 2001
Cill Tiobraid (1) 2002
Gort Leitreach (1) 2003
08-Sep-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Craobh Peil Sinsear Liatroma
Leitrim Senior Football Championship
Roll of Honour
Sean OHeslins, Ballinamore (20) 1913,1922,1930,1933,1935,1936,1939,
1956,1964,1967,1968,1969,1972,1973,1975,1979,1982,1986,1988,1990
Cloone (11) 1911,1934,1937,1942,1944,1946,1947,1948,1950,1951,1980
Aughawillan (9) 1923 (Kiltyhugh), 1976,1978,1983,1984,1989,1992,1993,1994
Aughavas (9) 1915,1940,1949,1952,1954,1955,1963,1966,2000
Fenagh (5) 1906,(1910 probable), 1912,1919,1932
Mohill (5) 1890,1914,1929,1971,2006
Gortletteragh (5) 1905,1970,1981,1985,1987
Melvin Gaels(5) 1959,1960,1961,1965,1998
Allen Gaels (5) 1991,1996,1997,2001,2002
Bornacoola (4) 1938,1943,1953,1957
Gorvagh (4) 1924,1925,1926,1927
St Marys, Carrick on Shannon (4) 1958,1995,2003,2007
Eslin (3) 1891,1916,1917
Carrigallen (2) 1941,1945 (Tully)
Annaduff (2) 1928, 2004
Glencar/Manorhamilton (2) 1977, 1999
Drumreilly (1) 1931
Aughnasheelin (1) 1918
Sheemore Gaels (1) 1974
Kiltubrid (1) 2005
08-Sep-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
After the weekends action we now know the lineup for September 9th as Aughavas meet Drumreilly in the Intermediate County Final and Kiltubrid play St. Marys in the main event the Senior Championship. All four teams will relish the chance to be the first to lift their respective Championship Cups in the new stand.
The opening game on Saturday evening between Aughnasheelin and Aughavas was an entertaining event even though Aughavas controlled most of the game. Both teams started off well but Aughavas showed some of their class as they eventually put daylight between the sides with some lovely open football while making full use of the width of the field. With a good lead to their credit they made error of relaxing and allowed Aughnasheelin back into the game in the second half. The last quarter in particular was fast flowing as Aughnasheelin tried very hard but couldnt reel in the scores and with a penalty chance that went wide they finished 4 behind winners Aughavas. Final score: Aughnasheelin 0-09 Aughavas 1-10
Saturday evenings senior fare was a typical county semi final as St Marys locked horns with Carrigallen in a game the started off brightly but as it progressed Carrigallen were passed out by a dogged St. Marys team who were very determined to make it to the final. In a low Scóring first half St. Marys neutralised the potential of the Carrigallen forwards with good performances by James Glancy, Dermot Reynolds and Cassidy the half time score was 0-4 to 0-2 in favour of St. Marys. In the second half St. Marys were in control and with Carrigallen reduced to 14 men they didn t mount a sufficient attack. Final score Carrigallen 0-04 St. Marys 0-09
Yesterdays St. Marys – Drumreilly Intermediate semifinal ended in a Drumreilly win but they had their moments int he first half when St. Marys asked some serious questions of them. Drumreilly pulled away in the second half and it finished Drumreilly 1-14 St. Marys 0-11.
The last game in Pairc Sean for the weekend was the Senior clash between Bornacoola and Kiltubrid. This game brought back many memories of the 05 final and while the winners remained the same the score line was not near as dramatic. This was a very entertaining game for all spectators as the crowd got behind both teams and roar from the new stand was in line with the pace of the game. Kiltubrid opened the Scóring with a point on the 4th minute and that was it for 15 minutes as Bornacoola registered 4 unanswered points. Kiltubrid weatherd the Bornacoola period and hit a purple patch of their own as they registered 5 points without reply. Into injury time and Bornacoola leveled the scores with 2 points leaving all square at 6 points a piece for the interval.
The second half was end to end stuff without a score for 10 minutes when finally Kiltubrid registered a point, the first score of this half. Bornacoola drew level on the 14th minute and 6 minutes later Kiltubrid scored another point from play. Bornacoola answered again in the 22nd minute to bring it level for the last time. Kiltubrid held their nerve and on the 27th minute pulled 1 point in front. This was followed quickly by a point 1 minute later. Bornacoola tried hard but couldn t rein in Kiltubrid and with 3 minutes of injury time played the final score, a point, went to Kiltubrid. Final score Kiltubrid 0-11 Bornacoola 0-08.
27-Aug-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
