Championship Weekend Update-

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

Leitrim Masters in Shield Final

Leitrim Masters play Cavan in the All Ireland Football Shield Final – we wish them the best of luck !

MASTERS ALL-IRELAND FOOTBALL SHIELD FINAL
St Lomans, Mullingar

Cavan v Leitrim at 2.30,

M Mannion (Westmeath), (Extra-time if necessary).

This is followed by:

MASTERS ALL-IRELAND FOOTBALL SHIELD FINAL
St Lomans, Mullingar:

Dublin v Mayo at 4.0,

TP Petit (Longford), (Extra-time if necessary).

 

 

16-Sep-06 by Brendan Doyle

Championship – Quarterfinals

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

Ladies Intermediate 9 a Side Final

Ladies Intermediate 9 a Side Final

St Marys 3-05
Glencar Manor 1-05

St Marys celebrated a rare ladies adult title in Drumshanbo on Sunday morning as they defeated a weakened Glencar Manor team in the final of the 9 a side league. It was a deserved title for Marys who worked hard throughout the game with the accuracy of Ceara Firzpatrick, the defending of Lorraine Guckian and the workrate of the McWeeney sisters a feature of the game. Glencar Manor were without the Cleary sisters and injuries to Grainne O?Connor and Siobhan Feehily did not help their cause but Mary Poinard had a fine game in the middle and was supported well by Emer O?Connor and Marie Clerkin.

Glencar Manor attacked first and had a goal chance blocked well by Lorraine Guckian in the first minute. Two minutes later Lauraine Walpole hit a shot wide as St Marys began to settle into the game. Sinead McWeeney was unlucky as she hit a first time shot narrowly wide. After six minutes St Marys were awarded a 45 and a quick one two resulted in an unstoppable shot to the net by Michelle Glancy. Two minutes later Ceara Fitzpatrick opened her account with a good point from play and she was involved in another attack a minute later but her shot hit the crossbar and was cleared to safety. With Sinead McWeeney dominating midfield her sister Cait hit a fine point from play to put St Marys further in front at the half way stage. Glencar Manor had a chance to open their account but Marie Clerkins shot went narrowly wide. With eight minutes remaining St Marys went eight points up as Enya McWeeney hit a second great goal from distance. Glen Car Manor responded immediately when a great ball over the top to Siobhan Feehily was hit over for a fine point. Two minutes later Catriona Love was on hand to hit the net as Bernadette Glancy found a Feehily effort too hard to control to bring Manor back into the game. St Marys had three chances to increase their lead at the break but a combination of poor finishing and good defending kept the score at 2-2 to 1-1 at the break.

St Marys went further in front at the restart with a Fitzpatrick free. Sub Ciara Watters reduced the lead with a point from play and a free as Manor were dealt a blow with an injury to Siobhan Feehily. With Manor gaining more confidence a great defensive display from Lorraine Guckian prevented two certainÓgoals with some great tackling. Fitzpatrick added to her tally midway through the half with another pointed free. A combination of Glancy in the goals and Guckian prevented another certain Manor goal as on the counter attack Fitzpatrick hit another point from play. With five minutes remaining Fitzpatrick sealed a good personal performance with a fine goal from play. Glencar Manor tried hard in the last few minutes to rescue the game and were rewarded with two points from Janette Maguire and Dympna Boylan but it was too little to late as St Marys celebrated a rare title.

St Marys: Bernadette Glancy, Lorraine Guckian, Cait McWeeney, Claire Greene, Michelle Glancy, Sinead McWeeney, Niamh Flynn, Ceara Fitzpartick, Enya McWeeney.

Glencar Manor: Claire Gallaghe, Aisling Kerrigan, Emer O?Connor, Grainne O?Connor, Mary Poinard, Marie Clerkin, Lauraine Walpole, Siobhan Feehily.

 

 

07-Sep-06 by Patricia Bohan – Ladies PRO

Demolition Time !

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

Message from Tir Conaill Harps GAC Glasgow

The following was received from Tir Conaill Harps GAC:

The Tir Conaill Harps GAC, Glasgow, runs teams from underage to adult level in football, camogie, ladies football and shinty. We would be delighted to hear from any of your club teams interested in coming over for exchange trips.

We are also interesting in recruiting new players of any standard and are looking for qualified coaches to work in our target primary and secondary schools. Anyone coming to work or study inÓglasgow will be made most welcome in the club.

Tommy Main
Development Officer
Tir Conaill Harps Gaelic Athletic Club
St.Patricks Primary School
10 Perth.St
Glasgow
G3 8UQ

Tel: 0141 221 4553
Scottish Charity No.SCO34520
www.conaill.fsnet.co.uk

 

 

30-Aug-06 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Junior Championships

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

Ladies through to the TG4 All Ireland Semi Finals

Well done Ladies as they have made it through to the TG4 All Ireland Semi Finals after their 1 point win over Limerick in Pairc Ciaran, Athlone.

The final result is Leitrim 1-12 Limerick 2-08, a full match report will follow in the next few days.

At this stage we know that the Junior semi final will be played on Saturday, 9th September
and will be televised live on TG4. Leitrims opponents will be the winners of the Cavan v Longford game which will be played next weekend.

Semi-Final -1 – Saturday, 9th September
Junior – Leitrim v Cavan/Longford
Senior – Galway/Meath v Armagh/Waterford

Once again well done Ladies ! – Its great for football in Leitrim to have our County teams doing so well.

 

 

20-Aug-06 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

JFC C 2006 Draw

Last night (Monday), the draw for the Junior C Championship was made and the following is the lineout of the 2006 competition:

[b]Quarter-Finals:[/b]
Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher v St.Mary?s
Aughnasheelin v Gortletteragh
Eslin v Sean O?Heslin?s
Drumreilly v St. Osnat?s

[b]Semi-Finals:[/b]
Aughnasheelin or Gortletteragh v Eslin or Sean O Heslins
Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher or St. Marys v Drumreilly or St. Osnats

 

 

15-Aug-06 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Junior AB &C Championship

The Junior A continues with 4 games scheduled for tomorrow in Round 2 meanwhile the Junior B Championship gets underway this weekend with 3 games scheduled for tomorrow and 1 game scheduled for next Wednesday all of the Junior B games are Quarterfinals.

It is expected that the [b]Junior C[/b] Championship draw will take place on Monday night.

The [b]Junior A[/b] – Round 2 set of games consist of:

In Bornacoola: Annaduff v Carrigallen at 7pm

In Cloone: Bornacoola v Aughawillan at 5:30pm followed by Sean O Heslins v Eslin at 7pm

In Drumshanbo: Aughavas v Drumkeerin at 5:30pm

The [b]Junior B[/b] Quarterfinals scheduled for tomorrow (Saturday) consists of:

In Drumshanbo: Dromahair v Fenagh-St.Caillins at 7pm

In Pairc Sean: Glencar/Manorhamilton v St. Marys at 5:30pm
followed by Kiltubrid v Leitrim Gaels at 7pm

On Wednesday, Cloone v Annaduff in Cloone at 8:30pm

 

 

11-Aug-06 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Regulations Governing Club Championships (2006)

Please find below the text of the Amended Rule 115 TO 2006, which details how the Groups in the SFC, IFC and JFCA will be decided in the event of an equality of points when the Round Robin series is complete.

As the Masonite Leagues 2006 had commenced in advance of this Congress decision, they will be completed in 2006 in accordance with Regulations drawn up and approved at the March meeting of Coiste Chontae Liatroma. From 2007 forth they shall be completed in accordance with the guidelines below relating to an equality of points.

[b]Regulations governing Club Championships(2006) and Leagues (2007).[/b]

At Congress 2006 Rule 115 TO 2006 was amended and became effective from May 22, 2006. The full text of the amended rule is as follows and shall apply in the Leitrim SFC, IFC and JFCA competitions which are partly run on a league basis:

[b]Rule 115-County Championships[/b]

(1) A County Committee shall organise its Championships on a Knock-Out, League, or a Combination of League and Knock-Out basis.

(2) A County may be divided into districts for these Competitions.

(3) A County Committee shall arrange draws to permit Byes in the first rounds only, unless prior approval for proposed divergence has beenÓgiven by Central Council.

(4) The County Committee shall draw up and approve all other Regulations governing the Organisation of a championship, in advance of its commencement. Any alteration shall be annually approved.

(5) If a Championship is partly organised on a League basis, the following Regulations shall apply:

(a) League results are credited as follows: 2 points for a win, and one point for a draw.

(b) If a club is disqualified or retires during the course of the league stage, its played games shall stand and its unplayed games shall be awarded to the opposing teams.

(c) Where teams finish with equal points for qualification for the concluding stages, or for promotion or relegation, the tie shall be decided by the following means and in the order specified, subject to clause(d) below-

(i) [b]Scóring Difference (subtracting the total scores Against from the total scores For).[/b]

(ii) Highest total scores 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)

(d) If Disqualifications, retirements or walkovers materially affect the outcome of the points total in the league stage of a championship, there shall be play offs to determine qualification for the concluding stages of the championship, or for promotion or relegation as appropriate.

(e) A disqualification shall only affect further participation in the current championship involved and not the following year?s championship or qualification for it. In any Promotion or Relegation process a team shall retain the points it has won in a stage of the championship run on a league basis.

[b]Rule 134-League Competitions[/b]
Rule 134 as outlined below will apply to 2007 leagues and not to this years leagues (2006)

Leagues may be organized on a single or double round basis. The Regulations outlined in Rule 115 in relation to the League Part of a Championship shall likewise apply to League Competitions.

Penalty for each unfulfilled fixture- Award of the game to Opposing Team; Minimum Fine-County ?400, Club ?40

 

 

02-Aug-06 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Teams tied in League position

In the event of equality of points, the following regulations will be used to determine which section of the division teams will play in for phase two of the competition:

1. [b]Two teams[/b] tied for [b]one remaining place[/b] in the top half: Teams play off to decide which team takes the higher place in the final league table.

2. [b]Three teams[/b] tied for [b]one remaining place[/b] in the top half: the team with the highest score difference should qualify for the play-off final, to play against the winner of a play-off involving the remaining two teams.

3. [b]Three teams[/b] tied for [b]two places[/b] in the top half: the team with the highest score difference should take the first automatic qualifying place and the remaining two teams play-off for the second place.

4. [b]Four teams[/b] tied for [b]one place[/b] in the top half: two play-off semi-finals and a play-off final to decide the one place available. The team with the highest score difference should play the team with the third highest score difference and the team with second highest and fourth highest score difference should meet in the respective semi-finals.

5. [b]Four teams[/b] tied for [b]two remaining places[/b] in the top half: the top team on score difference should take the first automatic qualifying place. The second placed team should receive a bye into a play-off final where it will meet the winner of a semi-final played between the remaining two teams, to decide the second qualifying team for the top half.

6. [b]Four teams[/b] tied for [b]three remaining places[/b] in the top half: the first two automatic places should go to the teams which have the best score difference. The two teams remaining will play-off for the remaining place in the top half.

7. [b]Five teams[/b] tied for [b]one remaining place[/b] in the top half: the team with the highest score difference should receive a bye to a play-off final. The next highest team on score difference should play the team with the third highest score difference in one semi-final and the teams with the second and fourth best score difference should play-off in a second semi-final. The winners of these semi-finals to play-off for the right to meet the team with the bye in a final game to decide the team to make the top half.

8. [b]Five teams[/b] tied for [b]two remaining places[/b] in the top half: the team with the highest score difference should take an automatic place in the top half, with the four remaining teams playing two semi-finals and a play-off final to decide the second qualifying place in the top half. Semi-final pairing decided as at (7) above.

9. [b]Five teams[/b] tied for [b]three places[/b] in the top half: the first two automatic places should go to the two teams with the best score difference. The team with the third best score difference receive a bye to the play-off final to meet the winners of a play-off semi-final between the two teams with the lowest score difference, to decide the remaining place available.

10. [b]Five teams[/b] tied for [b]four places[/b] in the top half: the first three automatic places should go to the teams with the best score difference with the fourth place going to the winner of a play-off game involving the remaining two teams.

From 2007 forward, as a result of a motion passed at Congress 2006, any remaining issues regarding equality of points will be determined by scores alone.

 

 

01-Aug-06 by Paddy Reilly