Aughawillan GAA Club Notes 25/10/2017

Club Lotto:  Results for Lotto draw held on 18th October in Drumcoura.  No Jackpot winner. Numbers drawn were 3, 8, 9 & 24. €20 Winners – Gerard McGovern, Corduff, Louise Quinn, Drumcullion, Philip Farrelly, Ballinamore, Ruth McNiff, Drumgowna, Cara Quinn Drumcullion and Rose McHugh, Boeshill. House Prize – Brian Kiernan, Aughalough.  Next draw will be held on Wednesday 1st November in The Ballymac Inn.  New Jackpot €1,100.
Annual Lotto:  Any annual lotto tickets that have not been returned, please do so to Jerome or Morgan Quinn as soon as possible.
Corraleehan Parish Walk:  Corraleehan Parish Walk continues each Thursday night at 8.30pm from Corraleehan Church.  Community spirit, health, fitness, whatever your goals we will be happy to see you, everyone welcome.
Shop Local, Support Local: Michael MC Govern & Tracy MC Tague, are doing Strictly Come Dancing for Sean OHeslins on the 18 November in the Slieve Russell Hotel. They would greatly appreciate if you could buy tickets for the event directly from them as they are required to sell an allotted number of tickets rather than fundraising. Tickets cost €20 for what promises to be an entertaining night and include entry in to draw on the night for €3000. Call Tracy on 087 2842718 and Michael on 0879182000.

Ballinamore Sean O Heslin’s GAA Club Notes 24/10/2017

County Champions It was another mighty day for the club on Sunday as we were crowned the Pyramid Book Makers Junior A Champions, 20 years after our last win in the competition it was highly enjoyable to sit in the stands with a number of players from that team and watch this young team with a few old heads be crowned County Champions. Special thanks as ever must go to the players, management team and of course their families who have helped the club claim this very important title. There was a large crowd in attendance at the game with young and old filling the stands hoping for a great game, and a great match we got.

The Ballinamore lads started the game well with Luke Murphy and Steven McTague knocking over a couple of points before Manor added one of their own. It was nip and tuck with Manor drawing level before Luke again with a free saw us regain the lead only for Manor to keep pegging us back. Steven Mctague scored another impressive point to take the lead with Mark McCrory adding another to leave Ballinamore winning by 2. Next up was Barry McGovern who scored an excellent goal followed by a Manor point two further frees from Luke and a great Ryan Gavin point to leave the scores Ballinamore 1:08 to 0:04 and in control. Manor were then awarded a penalty which was brilliantly saved by Dennis only for the referee to order a retake which was scored, this proved to be the final score of the half and we went in leading by 4.

Manor started the second half well scoring 5 points to our one free to level the match, what followed was an excellent save by Dennis to what looked like a certain goal before Mark McCrory scored a late free to put Ballinamore back in the lead and Ronan O’Rourke point claimed an excellent victory.

With the final whistle, all that was left was to celebrate a great victory, with the players congratulated on the pitch by young and old and followed up with a victory parade through the town.

Well done to Luke Murphy who was named the man of the match There are some excellent videos, pictures and comments on our Facebook page for any of you that may have missed it live if you want to take a look !!

Strictly Come Dancing Please join us for a night that will live long in the memory, the Ballinamore Sean O’Heslins Strictly Come Dancing nite, which will take place on Saturday the 18th of November starting at 1930 in the Slieve Russell Hotel Ballyconnell. With 20 couples vying to be crowned the inaugural Ballinamore Strictly Champions this promises to be a night of unrivalled entertainment with our couples hoping to put their best foot forward and provide a fun-filled night not to be forgotten. Tickets are still available and cost €20, please note the ticket price includes entry to our annual draw with the chance to win a top Prize of €3000. Specials thanks to our main sponsors @Priors High Street and Gordon Hughes Estate Agents

U16 Girls Semi Final Congratulations to our u16 girls who had a fantastic 5-16 to 2-4 victory over St Joseph’s in the Championship semi-final on Saturday afternoon. The whole team performed to a brilliant level throughout and hopefull, that’ll continue on into the final. It is against Dromahair with the date and venue to be confirmed in the near future. Best of luck to all of the panel and any support for the final would be appreciated by everyone.

Team: Erin Keegan, Emma Honeyman, Gracie Reilly, Mollie Murphy, Abbi Sweeney, Megan McGovern (1-1), Laoise Moran King (1-1), Niamh Donohoe (0-1), Grainne Prior, Lily Byrne (1-4), Eadaoin Murphy (2-4). Subs Used: Joely McGovern (0-3), Michaela Harte (0-2), Siobhan Flynn, Tara Conway, Clare Smyth.

Minor Ladies Fixture vs Manorhamilton in the Championship final. Saturday, 28th October at 3pm in Leitrim Village.

Club Lotto Monday 23/10/2017

Numbers Drawn 6 5 3 7 1 2 0 4

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Lotto ar Dé Luan seo caite.

Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an oíche:

House Draw Philip Mc Hugh

Kindly sponsored Mary Harte

€40 each – Barbara Gunn, c/o Prior’s. Aisling Maguire, Corramahon. Philip Dolan, Aughnasheelin. Gerry Tyrell, Treanmore, Mohill

Next Week’s draw takes place in the Heritage bar on Monday night the Pota Oir €2900

 

Ballinaglera GAA Club Notes 24/10/2017

Dunnes Bar ACL Division 2 Champions: A 21-year drought finally came to an end for Ballinaglera on Saturday when Padraig Cornyn lifted the Division 2 League Cup in Ballinamore Pairc Seán Uí Heislín. Many of the current group still remember the day in 1996 when the Glera men won their last title with just Colm Maguire still being on the panel today. Huge congratulations to the entire team who put in a tremendous 1st half display with some very fine scores to lead 0-08 to 0-02 at halftime. A ferocious wind in the second half meant Leitrim Gaels were always going to push the lads all the way with Glera’s Gerard Clarke scoring two vital scores in the 2nd half. The final score was Ballinaglera 0-10 Leitrim Gaels 0-09. Congratulations to James Wynne and his background team Joe Mc Morrow, Declan Mc Grail, Damian Mc Gourty, Enda Gilrane who have worked extremely hard with this team over the last 3 years. Thanks also to anyone else that helped out on the day of the final or throughout the year in any way from water boys, umpires, people who travelled with the team to Mullingar to train and Michael Cornyn for his coaching in Dublin, our first aider Verona. To all our sponsors who have supported us throughout the year we are very grateful. Thank you to the supporter that turned out in huge numbers on Saturday and all the year also. Commiserations to the Leitrim Gaels team who have had a tough few weeks in finals. However, they will have their day in the future no doubt. A few years ago, there was a lot of uncertainty about our numbers and the club’s future. However, a small panel of players represented and kept the club going during a very challenging period and it has now ended in us playing Division 1 football in 2018. For a small parish like Ballinaglera, this is a massive achievement. Team and scorers: Conor O Brien, Rory Mc Partland, Brendan Mc Gourty, Padraig Clarke, Patrick Mc Grail, Tomas Cornyn (0-01), Padraig Cornyn (0-01), Enda Maguire (0-02), Seamus Mc Govern (0-01), Seamie Mc Morrow (0-02), Luke Bradley, Gerard Clarke (0-02), Fergal Wynne, Barry Maguire, Wayne Reynolds (0-01), Colm Maguire, Anton Mc Gourty, Niall Mc Gourty, Ryan Crawford, Shane Mulvey, Barry Gilmartin, James Mc Dowell, Hugh Gilmartin, Oisin Mc Gourty, Gerard Mc Gourty, Ciaran Cornyn, John Crawford, Michael Crawford.

Get Well Wishes: We would like to wish a speedy recovery to Leitrim Gaels’ Noel Flynn who sustained an injury towards the end of the league final.

U-21’s: The year has not finished quite yet. The St Francis U-21’s play Bornacoola/St Mary’s on Saturday at 12:00 pm. Venue TBC.

Club Meeting: There is an important club meeting on Wednesday night at 9.30 pm sharp.

St Mary’s Kiltoghert GAA Club Notes 24/10/2017

FIXTURES: Sunday 29th October

U21 (13): We play St. Francis at 12 noon, venue TBC

Best of luck to the lads.

PATSY GUCKIAN TOURNAMENT: We held our annual Patsy Guckian Tournament last Sunday to conclude another wonderful season for our underage. There was a great buzz around Páirc Naomh Mhuire as the boys and girls battled it out in some very tight encounters. St. Mary’s and Football were the two main winners on the day as it was wonderful to see how confidence, skill and determination have improved over the last year in every player since this time last year.
A big thank you to the Guckian family for sponsoring the trophies and medals, and to Benny for presenting them. It is very much appreciated. Thanks to all who helped last Sunday and every Saturday morning especially the coaches for all their training and encouragement, referees, those who baked and brought in food and to all the Parents for their continued support throughout the year.

Thanks to all the boys and girls for their huge effort all year.  Training will resume in the Spring.

LOTTO: Play our Smart Lotto online by clicking on http://bit.ly/StMarysKiltoghert Tickets cost €2 and the Jackpot currently stands at €10,000

ST MARY’S ON-LINE SHOP: Our online shop is now up and running.  To purchase club gear please visit ONeills website-GAA-Ireland-St. Marys Kiltoghert GAA or go to the shop on our Facebook page.

LADIES AGM: The Ladies AGM will take place this Saturday 28th October at 7.30pm in The Clubhouse. All parents and new and existing members are very welcome and encouraged to attend.

CARRICK HURLERS: Best wishes to Carrick Hurling Club on Monday next in the Connacht Hurling Championship when they play Calry/ St. Johns in Markievicz Park at 2pm.

Fenagh St Caillin’s GAA Club Notes 24/10/2017

Lotto Results Numbers drawn in our most recent Lotto Draw were 2 1 8 5 4 7 3 6. There was no jackpot winner. The €20 winners on the night were Shanon Sweeney, Freya Feehan, Eamon Tubman (yearly). Next draw is Sunday night next and the jackpot will be €1850. Thank you for your continued support.

U21 Championship This year’s u21 Championship is scheduled to commence on 5th November. We have joined forces with Gortletteragh once again and take part in the 15 a side competition. Our opponents will be St Manchans, St Brigids, Sean O’Heslins and Melvin Gaels.
U11 Blitz The twice weather postponed Leitrim u11 blitz will take place this Thursday in the Leitrim Centre of Excellence commencing at 6.30pm.
Sympathies Fenagh St Caillins GAA Club wishes to express our sympathies to the family of the late Kathleen Kelleher , née Hargaden, Drumany and the family of the late John Cafferty, Castlefore both of whom passed away recently.

Leitrim Gaels GAA Club Notes 24/10/2017

Dunnes Bar ACL Division 2 Final – Saturday was not our day, we played second fiddle to Ballinaglera who made advantage of the first half wind and left our Gaels with an uphill battle to fight back. Although some superb scoring from Colm Moreton, we lost by a point 0-10 to 0-09. We congratulate Ballinaglera and are looking forward to playing them in Division 1 next year. We wish James Flynn speedy recovery after he suffered a knock towards the end of the game. Mal and the team would like to thank all the supporters who were there both on and off the field and supported the team in both league and championship. Keep the flag flying.

Halloween Night – Kids Halloween fancy dress disco for all underage Players and their friends on Tuesday 31st October in the clubhouse from 6-8pm. Lots of treats on offer. All ages welcome €5/child €10/family.

Congratulations – Congratulations to former player Ray O’Rourke who married Aileen Meenagh from Tyrone on Saturday last. On behalf of the club, we wish them both a lifetime of happiness together.

Aughavas GAA Club Notes 24/10/2017

MEETING Club & Executive Meeting on Thursday 27th October @ 9pm in the Clubrooms.  All are welcome.

LOTTO Please note the next draw will take place on Sunday 29th in “The Dugout” hosted by Fintan and Pauline’s Team. Lotto Jackpot is €9,400.  Envelopes €2.00 each or 3 for €5.00.

FUNDRAISING DRAW The launch of our annual fundraising draw will take place in “The Dugout” on Sunday 29th October.  The draw will take place on Saturday 20th January 2018.  Tickets will cost €20 for 1 or a book of three tickets for €50.  1st Prize is €3,000, 2ndPrize €1,000 and 5 Prizes of €100. We will also be announcing player of the year.

CLUB CAIRDE LIATROMA The September and October draws took place at the County Board meeting in Pairc Sean on Tuesday 17th October. September €100 winners, Gareth Foley Melvin Gaels, Dermot O’Donoghue Dromahair, Tommy Creegan Cloone, Peter Lispect Melvin Gaels, Marie Lee Aghacashel.  €300 Club winner – Mohill. October €100 winners, Joe McMorrow, Ray Duffy & Gerry McHugh Ballinaglera, Paddy O’Connor Ballinamore, John Keenan Gortletteragh, Ballinaglera GAA Club, and Nigel Maguire syndicate Drumreilly.  €300 Club winner – Drumreilly.

ST JOSEPH’S U21’S The U21’s Championship commences this bank holiday weekend with St Joseph’s getting a bye.

MEN’S GROUP We are proposing to start a Men’s Group in Aughavas. Men’s Groups are proving very popular throughout all of Ireland. If you are looking for new hobbies, interests, friendships and learning opportunities then come along to a meeting to discuss plans and share your ideas for the Men’s Group. The first meeting will be a planning meeting to discuss what dates and times suit people, what to do etc. Absolutely no jobs to be filled just come along and enjoy the meeting. The first meeting will be held on Saturday 28th Oct at 9pm in Aughavas Community Centre. All men are welcome. For further details please contact 087 3312017 or email aughavascommunitycentre@gmail.com

SOCIAL DANCING CLASSES Social dancing lessons will take place in Aughavas Community Centre starting on Wednesday night 25th October at 8pm. These lessons will run for 6 weeks, music by Ned Heslin. Lessons include foxtrot, quickstep, jive and old-time waltz. Come along and enjoy. Admin €7. Looking forward to seeing you there. Free refreshments served.

Allen Gaels GAA Club Notes 24/10/2017

Newtowngore Engineering U-17’s: The lads lost out to Leitrim Gaels in the 13 aside championship final the weekend before last but they put in a great effort all summer. They were beaten by a physically stronger team but with the bulk of the squad underage for at least another year they will have better times ahead. We wish Aaron McCawley a speedy recovery after sustaining a serious injury in the semi-final which ruled him out of the decider. Well done to all the players and to Micky, Fergus & Noel.

U-16 Girls: The girls game fell victim to the weather at the weekend. Best of luck to them in their remaining fixtures.

25 Card Drive: Allen Gaels 25 Card Game continues every  Sunday evening in Aras Phadraig at 8:30pm. Please note the change of venue. Refreshments served. All welcome.

Lotto: There was no winner of the lotto jackpot on October 9th & the numbers drawn were 06-13-21-24. The 5 prize winners of €20 each were: Rosie Casserly, Drumshanbo; Peter Lynch, Derryhallow; Delia Mann, Jamestown; Bernie Gaffney, Drumkeeran and Andrew & Hazel Riley, Ballinaglera. The jackpot now stands at €1,500. There was no draw on October 16th as bingo was cancelled due to the weather and we will be back to normal this week. Also a reminder that annual lotto tickets are available from any club officers for €85 for the year.

Dunnes Bar League Finals: Congratulations to Mohill & Ballinaglera on their wins in the Division 1 & Division 2 leagues respectively. Commiserations to Melvin Gaels and Leitrim Gaels. It was an especially important victory for Ballinaglera and their first silverware since 1996 so very well done to all concerned.

Table Quiz: A Table Quiz in aid of repairs to St. John’s Church, Church St., Drumshanbo will be held next Thursday, 26th October in The Lough Allen Hotel, Drumshanbo, starting at 9pm.  Table of Four – €40. There will be prize money and lots of spot prizes. Question – Setter: Brendan Canning. Question master: Dessy Doyle. St. John’s Church was built in 1829, and is one of Drumshanbo’s oldest buildings. Your support would be very welcome.

New Arrival: Congratulations to Clare & Donal McCabe on the birth of their daughter, Ailish Mary, last week.

Melvin Gaels GAA Club Notes 24/10/2017

Dunnes Bar ACL Div 1 Final

On Saturday evening in St Mary’s pitch Carrick on Shannon the Gaels took on County Champions, Mohill, in the Senior League Final. “Storm Brian” made good football difficult and nearly impossible. The Gaels played well and were ahead by two points at halftime. They could have been further ahead but scoring was very difficult. In the second half, Mohill got the vital scores that ensured they had a one-point win at the final whistle. The result was in doubt up to the end and the Gaels were unlucky. This group of young players have done the club proud in the League and championship this year and but for the long list of injuries, it could have been so different. Well done to all players and mentors.

50/50 Draw

Congratulations to Edel Foley, Kinlough who won €176 in last week’s 50/50   Draw. Get your ticket now for this week’s draw.

Gaeltacht Scholarships

Leitrim Co Board GAA is offering grants for attendance at Gaeltacht courses to Leitrim boys and girls as part of their promotion of an Ghaeilge. These grants are open to registered members of Leitrim GAA clubs, boys or girls.

Some of the grants are part-sponsored by Gaeltacht colleges. In the case of cash grants, when students return they can claim their grant money on production of evidence of having successfully completed the course.

Application forms can be printed from the Leitrim GAA website www.leitrimgaa.ie by searching Gaeltacht Scholarships 2018 or can be had had from the Secretary of any GAA club. Beidh na hiarratais le fáil i ngach meanscoil sa Chontae freisin

The closing date for applications is Friday 10 November 2017.

Kiltubrid GAA Club Notes 23/10/2017

Leitrim GAA Club Cairde Draw – Congrats to Marie Lee who was a winner in the Leitrim GAA Club Cairde September Draw.

Race Night – Kiltubrid GAA & Kiltubrid Ladies LGFA are running a Night at the Races on Sat 25th November in Gerties Bar, Keshcarrigan.  All proceeds from this event will go directly to the Maintenance and Development of Pairc Cill Tiobraid.  Horses, Trainers and Jockeys are now on sale at €20, €10 and €10 respectively with prizes for the winners of the races.  If you or your business are interested in Sponsoring one of the Ten races please contact Eoin 0863153438 or Louise 0879105328.  Please keep an eye on these notes via the Leitrim Observer, Facebook and Twitter for the latest updates in the lead up the Race Night.

Gaeltacht Scholarships – Leitrim Co Board GAA is offering grants for attendance at Gaeltacht courses to Leitrim boys and girls as part of their promotion of an Ghaeilge. These grants are open to registered members of Leitrim GAA clubs, boys or girls.  Some of the grants are part-sponsored by Gaeltacht colleges. In the case of cash grants, when students return they can claim their grant money on production of evidence of having successfully completed the course.  Application forms can be printed from the Leitrim GAA website www.leitrimgaa.ie by searching Gaeltacht Scholarships 2018 or can be had had from the Secretary of any GAA club. Beidh na hiarratais le fáil i ngach meanscoil sa Chontae freisin. The closing date for applications is Friday 10 November 2017.

Glencar/Manorhamilton GAA Club Notes 23/10/2017

Junior A Championship Final
Heartbreak for our Junior team on Sunday last in Ballinamore when they lost the Championship Final to the host team Ballinamore SOH in a gripping encounter.  Well done to our players who contributed brilliantly to a pulsating Final and congratulations to Ballinamore SOH on their victory.  Special thanks to John Sheridan, Sean Watters and Dermot McMorrow for guiding the team all season.  Final Score 1-11 to 1-9.

U21 Championship 
The U21’s will be playing in the 13aside Championship and they commence competitive action this Sunday at home to Dromahair.  The game is in Boggaun at 12noon.

Ladies AGM
Our Ladies AGM takes place on Thursday 2nd November at 8.30pm sharp in the Bee Park Community Centre.  Players, their parents, family members and supporters of ladies football are encouraged to attend.

Club AGM
Our Club AGM takes place on Saturday 25th November at 8pm sharp in the Bee Park Community Centre – please keep the date free in your diary.

New Arrival
The club extends hearty congratulations to Micheál and Barbara Dolan on the safe arrival of their baby son Michilín – a future hurler and footballer no doubt.

Lotto
Our fortnightly lotto draw took place in Rooney’s Supervalu on the 19th of October.  Numbers drawn 6, 23, 24, 29. There was no winner of the Jackpot.  Consolation prizes went to; Rosemary McNiff (Yearly Ticket), Jacinta McNulty, Pat Mawn, Pat Joe McTiernan and Aidan Heron (Yearly Ticket).  Our Jackpot now stands at €2,575.  Many thanks to everyone for their ongoing support.

Gaeltacht Scholarships
Leitrim GAA are offering grants for attendance at Gaeltacht courses to Leitrim boys and girls as part of their promotion of an Ghaeilge.  These grants are open to registered members of Leitrim GAA clubs, boys or girls.  Application forms can be accessed on the Leitrim GAA website.

Sympathy
We offer heartfelt sympathy to the following families who lost loved ones recently.  The O’Rourke family, Lisnbrack following the passing of their son Colm in the UK, the McGrath family Larkfield on the death of Eugene’s mother Catherine (Kathleen) in Dromore, Tyrone and the McCann Family, Park Road on the passing of Patsy McCann.  May they Rest in Peace.

U11 Blitz
Our U11’s head to the Leitrim GAA Centre of Excellence this Thursday for the Leitrim Blitz with games commencing at 6.30pm.  We hope all the children enjoy the evening.

Scór Table Quiz
Our Scór committee is hosting a Table Quiz in Gurns this Friday night, 27th October at 9pm.  All sections from the club are asked to support.

Minor Ladies
The minor girls will contest the Leitrim Minor A Championship Final against St Phelims this Saturday at 3pm with venue TBC.  We wish Neil, Marie and the girls the very best of luck.  Please support.

U16 Ladies
Due to unplayable pitches the two U16 games scheduled for last week had to be postponed.  Hopefully the weather will improve to allow this competition reach conclusion.

Club Academy
This Friday night our Club Academy continues in the Gym at St Clare’s Comprehensive School with U7’s from 6.30 – 7.30 pm and U9’s from 7.30 – 8.30pm.

Mohill GAA Club Notes 23/10/2017

League success

On Saturday last in dreadful weather conditions, we won the Dunnes Bar ACL Div 1 title for the third year running. Melvin Gaels were our opposition and they were no walkover, but Mohill brought the cup home and that’s what matters in the end. Well done to management and panel who continue to train at home and further afield.  St Mary’s pitch was in great condition but driving rain and swirling wind made scoring difficult for both sides. We wish Oisín Madden a speedy recovery from the back injury he picked up early in the first half. Hopefully, Oisín will be back for our meeting with Castlebar Mitchels on November 3 in Castlebar in the Connacht Club Championship.