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Press Release
Tuesday, October 31st, 2006

[b]Leitrim GAA Supporters launch Innovative Fundraising Drive to Rebuild P?irc Se?n MacDiarmada[/b]

An innovative fundraising initiative was launched today in Carrick-on-Shannon by supporters of Leitrim GAA to raise ?1.5m to complete the redevelopment of P?irc Se?n MacDiarmada.

The fundraising will pay for a 3,000 seat covered stand, four new dressing rooms, shower rooms, training area, meeting rooms, kitchen and canteen and press facilities. The new facilities will replace those provided when the stadium was originally opened in 1964 and are badly needed to bring the stadium up to modern standards.
The new facilities will cost ?3m in total. Preliminary funding of ?1.5m has already been secured from the Department of Arts Sport and Tourism and the GAA. An additional ?1.5m is required and this fundraising drive is aimed at the loyal Leitrim GAA supporters and friends. All donations are tax efficient and this appeal is looking for Leitrim people living all over Ireland and overseas to give a one off donation to provide state of the art GAA facilities for the coming decades.

The fundraising initiative is titled ?Get on the Team? and it gives Leitrim people a chance to be involved in safeguarding the future of Leitrim?s GAA headquarters for many years to come. Donations start from as little as ?580 to ?14,500 for 42% PAYE taxpayers and from ?800 to ?20,000 if you are a 20% taxpayer. The ?14,500 donated by a 40% PAYE taxpayer will actually translate to ?25,000 as the development is approved for tax relief purposes. A ?20,000 donation by a 20% taxpayer will mean a ?25,000 donation.

The generosity of donors will be commemorated by a permanent plaque that will be prominently displayed on the wall at the entrance to Pairc Se?n. There are gold, silver, bronze, green, yellow and white teams which represent the amount donated. (For example, a ?25,000 donation secures your place on the gold team?etc)

Speaking today, Leitrim GAA County Board Chairman Gerry McGovern said: ?This redevelopment will not only provide Leitrim GAA with a superb new Headquarters but it will also greatly reflect the positive and vibrant attitude that exists among the people of Leitrim and considerably enhance the image of Carrick-on-Shannon and the County in general. We are calling on Leitrim people everywhere to get behind this fundraising drive to give us a stadium of which we can all be proud of for years to come.?

Players representing the present and future of Leitrim GAA were in attendance at Pairc Se?n to lend support to the fundraising drive. The senior, U-21 and minor players were in Carrick-on-Shannon as were the captains of the ladies football minor and senior teams. 2006 was a relatively successful one on the pitch for Leitrim, with the senior team reaching the Tommy Murphy Cup final and the ladies winning the Connacht junior final before losing out to Sligo in the All-Ireland final.

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31-Oct-06 by Brendan Doyle

Big Day Preview?.

This Sunday is the big day for four clubs in Leitrim as Drumreilly and Carrigallen compete for the GWP Intermediate Cup and in the Senior game it?s the battle royal between Mohill and St. Mary?s for the Masonite Senior Ellis Cup.

Three of the teams have had 2 weeks to prepare since their semi-finals with St. Mary?s having only one week as they had to overcome Allen Gaels in the semi replay last weekend.

The games are scheduled for Cloone with the Intermediate throw-in at 2:30pm and the Senior at 4:15pm. Eamon O?Grady is the referee for the first game while Francis Flynn has beenÓgiven the honours for the 2006 Senior final.

Large Crowds are expected in Cloone so patrons are advised to arrive early as parking spaces are limited in the vicinity of the grounds.

[b]GWP Intermediate Final ? Drumreilly v Carrigallen ? 2:30pm ? Cloone:[/b]

Two neighbouring clubs will battle it out for the title, the cup and the right to play Senior championship in 2007. This will be a very interesting game as both teams have performed well in the league this year with Carrigallen, who play division 2, the only team in the county not to have lost a league game.

Experience will count in this bout and with that Drumreilly have the power house of county players John McKeon and Declan Maxwell, Carrigallen have county star Noel Lyons and minor player of the year in 05 – Gary Reynolds. Other notable players for Drumreilly are Francis and James Holohan while Carrigallen?s Noel Nash in defence and Benny O?Rourke in the forwards have a bit of cut about them.

[b]Drumreilly Panel:[/b]
Adrian McGirl, Brian Mitchell, Ciaran Holohan, Cormac Maguire, Damien Holohan, Damien Mitchell, Damon Maguire, Declan Fee, Declan Maxwell, Francis Holohan, Graham Taylor, Hugh Joseph Maguire, James Holohan, John Fee, John McKeon, Kevin Holohan, Killian Maguire, Mark Fee, Matthew Fee, Michael Holohan, Michael McGirl, nÓgel Maguire, Oliver Maguire, Pat Donohoe, Raymond Fee, Sean Fee, Warren Maguire

Manager: Pat Donaghue
Selectors: Hugh Joseph Maguire, Jimmy Holohan

[b]Carrigallen Panel:[/b]
Andrew McManus, Benny O Rourke, Charles McGuinness, Ciaran Flynn, Ciaran Harte, Cliff Richardson, Darren McGovern, David Flynn, Derek Mulligan, Derek Reilly, Dermott Mulligan, Eamon Dolan, Eamon O Malley, Enda Lyons, Garry Reilly
Garry Reynolds, Gerry Tighe, Hugh Magee, JP McManus, Karl Ward, Killian Ward, Martin Dolan, Mick Tighe, Noel Doonan, Noel Nash, Ossie Morrow, Peter Donaghue, Ray Reilly, Rory Harte, Terence Reynolds

Manager: Gerry McLouglin
Selectors: John Reilly, Seamus O?Rourke, Brian Doyle, Martin Doyle

[b]Masonite Senior Championship Final ? Mohill v St. Mary?s ? 4:15pm ? Cloone:[/b]

Two town based teams and one man the main link between the two such is the story of this Senior final. Mohill have been waiting 32 years to win a Senior final and in 2006 they have played very exciting fast football en-route to Cloone. St. Mary?s likewise have been a force to be reckoned with and with ex-Mohill Manager Matt Gaffey they have turned in some very impressive performances this year. From the start of the 06 season both teams set out their stalls with Mohill only conceding 3 games in the league and St. Mary?s two.

On to the championship and Mohill had a very tough group stage against Melvin Gaels and Kiltubrid, while St. Mary?s had to contend with Sean O?Heslins and Gortletteragh. Both teams won convincingly in the Quarterfinals with Mohill beating Sean O?Heslins and St. Mary?s disposing of Melvin Gaels. The Semi?s saw Mohill take the win with the last kick of the ball against last years finalists Bornacoola. St. Mary?s had to have a second go at it to get past Allen Gaels.

Mohill have the experience of no less than 5 county players while St. Mary?s have 4. But it?s not just about county players, both teams have an excellent bench to call on and each position on the field is justified.

Ground conditions may play a part, the weather this week is not conducive to fast football and Cloone is getting a severe soaking in the days leading to the game. Who can deal with the conditions? who can deal with the hype of a big game? who wants it the most? The answer to these questions will determine the result.

[b]Mohill Panel:[/b]
Barry Lupton, Brian Beirne, Christopher Higgins, Ciaran Kennedy, Colin Murphy, Colm Beirne, Colm Conway, Daniel Beck, Darren McLoughlin, Derek Canning, Gavin Kelly, Gerry Cosgrove, Gerry Scollan, Joe Britton, John McCrann, John McGuinness, Martin McDermott, Michael McGuinness, Niall McGonern, Pascal McKeon, Paul Bannon, Paul Earley, Paul McDermott, Paul McLoughlin, Philip McGuinness, RonanÓgallagher, Ronan Kennedy, Seamus McCrann, Shane Canning, Stephen Conaty

Manager: Tommy McCormack
Selectors: Pascal McKeon, Sean Kennedy

[b]St. Mary?s Panel:[/b]
Conor Daly, Fergal Reynolds, James Glancy, Antony Conway, Barry Butler, Brendan Guckian, Brian O Donnell, Colin Mc Weeney, Cormac Greene, David Crowe, Dermot Reynolds, Donal Kennedy, Donal Mc Loughlin, Finton Cox, Gene Bohan, Ian Mc Greevey, James Keane, James Mc Gowan, Jimmy Guckian, Johathan Cassidy, Johnny Goldrick, Micheal Greene, Niall Comerton, Paul Mc Greevy, Vincent Mc Dermott, Brian Duignan, Clement Cunniffe, Francis Molloy, Paddy Guckian, Padraig Mc Weeney, Raymond Mulvey, Robert Lowe

Manager: Matt Gaffey
Selectors: Alan O?Shea, Ciaran Reynolds, Kevin O?Rourke

 

 

06-Oct-06 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Championship Weekend Update:

It was a busy weekend as we had 6 Championship games in various categories in 4 locations.

The first game of the weekend was the Senior RelegationÓgame betweenÓgortletteragh and Fenagh St. Caillins which was played in Cloone at 4:30pm. Gortletteragh were pipped at the post by 1 goal and are relegated for the 2007 season. The final result Gortletteragh 0-12 Fenagh St. Caillins 1-12.

In the first of the Senior semifinal competitions it was all square between St. Marys and Allen Gaels in Cloone on Saturday evening on a nailbiting scoreline of 0-11 each. The replay is scheduled for next Saturday at 5pm in Cloone and extra time will be played if necessary.

Meanwhile in Bornacoola the Junior A final between Annaduff and Eslin was postponed due to a water logged pitch. There was a torrential downpour shortly before the game was due to throw-in and rendered the pitch unplayable. This game is rescheduled for Sat 7th Oct in Bornacoola at 5pm.

Yesterday the Intermediate Semis got under way with Carrigallen winning by 4 points over Drumkeeran and Drumreilly beating St. Marys by 6pts.

In the second Senior Semifinal it was heartbreak for Bornacoola as the game was won by Mohill in the 3rd minute of injury time. They scored the winning goal with the last kick of the ball as the game looked to be going for a replay.

The Intermediate final between Drumreilly and Carrigallen will now be played in Cloone before the Senior Final on 8th October at 2:30pm. While Mohill await to see who their opponents will be in the Senior final which will throw-in at 4:15pm.

 

 

25-Sep-06 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Following the unsuccessful objection by Kiltubrid at the Connacht Council meeting tonight all competitions fixed for this weekend will continue as originally scheduled.

[b]Saturday:[/b]

In the Leitrim [b]Senior[/b] Quarterfinals its Allen Gaels v Glencar/Manor in Pairc Sean at 4:45pm, while St. Marys v Melvin Gaels throws-in at 6:15

Meanwhile over in Cloone the 2 remaining quarterfinals of Aughawilan v Bornacoola and Mohill v Sean O Heslins throw-in at the same times as the games above.

Two [b]Intermediate[/b] Quarterfinals are also being played tomorrow evening with Aughnasheelin v Carrigallen in Ballinamore at 6:15pm and Drumreilly v Dromahaire in Drumshanbo also at 6:45pm. Prior to the Ballinamore game is the Intermediate B semifinal at 4:45pm and Cloone play Aughavas.

[b]Sunday:[/b]
At 12pm in Ballinaglera the second Intermediate B semi is between Allen Gaels and Glencar/Manorhamilton. Also at 12pm in Aughnasheelin is the Junior A relegation battle and thats between Mohill and Aughawillan.

The Junior C Final between Aughnasheelin and St. Osnats is in Drumshanbo at 3pm.

The Senior Bs are scheduled for Sunday in Cloone with the first throw-in at 2:30pm and the second at 4pm, Fenagh-St. Caillins play Annaduff and Kiltubrid play Gortletteragh.

The two remaining Quarterfinal games in the Intermediates are in Pairc Sean – Ballinaglera v St. Marys and Drumkeeran v Glenfarne/Kilty.

 

 

08-Sep-06 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Monday 18th September is the agreed start date for the preparation of ground works and demolition of the Old Dressing Rooms and press box in P?irc Sean as the we make way for the new 3,000 seater stand and dressing room facility.

 

 

01-Sep-06 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

The Junior Championships are hotting up now as we approach the business end of the competition.

This weekend in [b]Junior A[/b] the group stages are completed with clear winners and the following is the make up of the quarter finals:

Quarter-Final – 1 Sean O Heslins v Aughavas
Quarter-Final – 2 Allen Gaels v Eslin
Quarter-Final – 3 Annaduff v Bornacoola
Quarter-Final – 4 Melvin Gaels v Gortletteragh

The [b]Junior B[/b] is more advanced with the Semis played on Saturday evening and results leave Leitrim Gaels to play St. Marys in the Finals:

Semi-Final – 1 Leitrim Gaels 2-08 1-05 Annaduff
Semi-Final – 2 Dromahaire 1-07 3-12 St. Marys

Final – Leitrim Gaels – — – — St. Marys

The [b]Junior C[/b] Semis will line out as follows after this weekends quarterfinals:

Semi-Final – 1 St. Marys v Drumreilly
Semi-Final – 2 Aughnasheelin v Sean O Heslins

 

 

20-Aug-06 by Brendan Doyle – PRO