Aughawillan GAA Club Notes 01/05/2018

Swan Bar Division 3 – Hard luck to the Junior team who were defeated by Allen Gaels. Score: Aughawillan 2-5 Allen Gaels 3-16.

Westlink Coaches Under 15 League – Well done to the St Brigid’s u15 team who got the League off to a winning start with a win over Drumkeeran. Score: Drumkeeran 3 points St Brigid’s 7-17. They now play Fenagh-St Cailins on Thursday 3rd May at 7.30 in Fenagh & play Annaduff on Monday 7th May at 7.30, venue TBC.

Club Lotto – Next draw will be held in Shortts, Ballinamore on Wednesday 2nd May. New Jackpot €2,400.

Spring Clean – Thank you to all who contributed to the Spring Clean at the clubrooms last weekend.

New York – Leitrim begin the 2018 Championship this weekend in Gaelic Park, New York. There’s a weekend of activities for all making the trip, with the Senior game taking place on Sunday May 6th at 7.15pm (2.15GMT) & the Leitrim/Longford Maters will play a New York Selection on Saturday 5th at 7.30pm.
A number of our cyclists will be in New York for Leitrim’s opening Championship game and no doubt will be seeking the support of the Aughawillan and Leitrim Diaspora in New York. Best of Luck to all involved in both games, if you’re in the Big Apple send us in your pictures!

Dublin – Aughawillan Sponsored Cycle – There’s just 10 days to go to May 12th and the 150km cycle from Castleknock to Aughawillan. A big welcome to Eilis Quinn, Mick Quinn (Sean O’Heslins) and Padraig Holohan (Drumrielly) who are participating in a support role to our cycling team.

In the final weekend before the cycle, there are still some fundraising efforts. On bank holiday Monday, Noel Gilheany is hosting a Pizza evening at his house in Swanlinbar from 3pm. There will also be a raffle, with a top prize of Sunday lunch for two in McNean’s restaurant. You’re asked to confirm your attendance in advance. There will also be a collection outside Tesco & Supervalu Ballinamore, on May 4th & 5th.

Thanks to all those who have donated thus far, we appreciate any and all donations and sponsorship that can be made to the cyclists and we ask that you support and encourage all 20 cyclists in any way possible in their preparations.

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.

Leitrim Gaels GAA Club Notes 01/05/2018

Swan Bar Division 4 – The division 4 team played Kiltubrid on Saturday last, but were beaten by a better team. There is a break in the league this weekend.

Westlink Coaches Under 15 League – The under 15 team start their league campaign against Allen Gaels on Friday last, but Allen Gaels gave a better account of themselves and came out winners. Better days lie ahead for our lads.

Leitrim v New York – Best of Luck to Aidan Flynn, Colm Moreton and the Leitrim Team playing New York in Gaelic Park on Sunday. Safe travels to all the supporters travelling from the village.

St Patrick’s Dromahair GAA Club Notes 01/05/2018

Westlink Coaches U15 League – Well done to our U15 team who started the league with a dominant win over Annaduff last week. Keep it up lads. Further fixtures pencilled in for Thursday 3rd May vs Kiltubrid and Melvin Gaels on Monday 7th May. Keep an eye on group text/social media for confirmation of times and venues. There will be a U9 blitz vs St Mary’s in Carrick on Shannon on Saturday at 3pm.
Connacht Championship – Everyone at Dromahair GAA would like to wish the Leitrim team and management the very best of luck against New York on Sunday. Safe travels to all supporters making the trip.
Swan Bar Division 4 – Sunday’s match was cancelled as Aughavas conceded. No fixtures this weekend due to Leitrim game.
Leitrim Health Is Wealth – This event which is co-organised by our own Health and Wellbeing Officer Hubert McHugh will take place in The Bush Hotel, Carrick on Shannon on May 16th. Doors open 7pm with free admission. This promises to be a great night and there will be a variety of different speakers including Oisin McConville, Dr Harry Barry and Mary McEvoy. Master of ceremonies on the night will be RTE presenter Mary Kennedy.
Good luck – Best wishes to all the boys and girls who celebrate their Confirmation and Communion in the coming weeks.
5k Run/Walk –Dromahair Ladies are holding their annual 5K run/walk on Monday 7th May at 11am. Registration from 10.30am at Clubhouse/Riverbank. The run/walk will take place on the Greenway loop. Adults €10, U16s €5 and family rate of €20.

Annaduff GAA Club Notes 01/05/2018

Club Annaduff  – Draw took place in Coxs on Friday night last. €250 winner Padraig Dunne €150 winner Ciaran McNamara. Membership is now due for 2018, please contact Kevin Ludlow, Ciaran Dolan, John Thornton or any of club executive’s to join or renew for this year. Your Club Annaduff membership goes to up keep and maintenance of our GAA grounds and facilities. Thank you for your continued support !!!.

Annaduff National School – Enrolment for junior infants for Annaduff National School 2018/19 is now taking place please call to the School or phone 071 9624416 to request an enrolment form. Don’t forget there is now also a new bus service going from the Dromod end of the Parish.

Sports and Health Forum – Huge reaction to the sports and health forum which we hosted in Cox’s Restaurant on Friday night last.  Each of the 5 speakers delivered compelling and very  relevant presentations. Our thanks are extended to Michael Moyles, Chrissie Mc Keague , Fabienne Cooney, Ryan Jones, and Dr. Niall Moyna,. Compliments to the staff and management in Cox’s, our MC on the night Donal Fox, and our senior technical director Barry Guckian and everyone who attended and assisted.

Annaduff does The Restaurant – Following on from the superb productions of Annaduff Does Strictly and Annaduff does Lip Sync we are delighted to announce that Annaduff will be doing The Restaurant in the award winning Cox’s Steakhouse, Dromod on  Saturday night the 16th of June 2018. This will be a night of excellent food, top class music and fun. Watch this space for more details,,,,,,,.

2018 Kelloggs sumer camp – This years Annaduff Kelloggs summer camp will take place July 9-13th You can
register on line from now https://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie

Westlink Coaches U15s League: A disappointing game for our U15s against a strong Dromahair side on Thursday last in St Osnats. A couple of lads injured before and during the game didn’t help but none the less a great bunch of lads that will bounce back. We follow on the league with Fenagh the next round in Annaduff Tuesday at 7:30pm (1st may).

The Swan Bar Division 3 League – Our Juniors travelled to Drumkeeran on Saturday evening last. Under what can only be described as poor conditions with a very wet pitch. The Annaduff lads came away with the 2 points which leaves Annaduff juniors in a good position in the D3 league so far.
Team: Shane Cox, Chris Farrell, Keith Duignan, Donal McNabola, Dean Gill(0-1), Mathew Reynolds, Stephen Murray, Mark Beirne, Eoin gill, Jason Lyons(0-1), Sean Duignan(0-2)(1f), Gavin O Brien(1-2), Michael Cox(1-1), Colm Cox(0-2), and Sean Quigley(1)(f).
Subs: Adam O Hagan(0-2) for Jason (34min injured) Owen Reynolds for Mark (62 min injured).

The Underage girls – Are due to start next weekend (May bank holiday) As the number of Girls in the club are growing this in turn means more help is needed. We are asking that more parents would try and get involved to help out with the girls, If you can spare an hour on a Saturday morning or for any further info contact Ann-Marie Cox. You can check for up coming events on Annaduffgaa.ie or Facebook Annaduff GFC.

Lotto – The Annaduff GAA and Parish lotto draw will takes place in Duignans Drumsna on Sunday next 6th May , Jackpot now stands at €4200 !!! So please get your tickets in and as always thank you for your continued support !!!.

Leitrim Seniors – Best wishes to Brendan Guckian and the Leitrim Senior team as they face New York in Gaelic Park on Sunday next in the Connacht Championship.

Aughavas GAA Club Notes 01/05/2018

Lotto – There was no winner of the Lotto draw last Saturday night.  The numbers drawn were 4-1-3-6-5-2-0-7.  €30 winners on the night were Greta McCabe, Niamh McKiernan, John Donegan, Gerry Maher and Sophia Maguire.  The house prize sponsored by The Dugout was won by Shane McHugh.  Next draw will take place on Saturday 12th May with Colm & Gerry’s team.  Lotto Jackpot is €10,800.  Envelopes €2 or three for €5.  

Swan Bar Division 3 League – Well done to our Div 3 Team who had a good win over Gortletteragh on Saturday evening last on a scoreline of 1-14 to 1-09.  Our next game will be a home game on Sunday 13th May against Drumkeerin at 12 noon.

Westlink Coaches Under 15 League – Hard luck to our U15’s who lost to Manorhamilton on Thursday last; next games are at home to Allen Gaels and Mohill during the week.  Check fixtures for details.

Leitrim Seniors – We wish the Leitrim Senior Team and Management the best of luck in the First round of the Connacht Senior Football Championship against New York in Gaelic Park on Sunday 6th May next.

2018 Kellogg’s Cúl Camps in Leitrim

Aughavas Kellogg’s Cul Camps will take place from Monday 16th July to Friday 20th July. Registration for Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps 2018 is currently underway online via the website, https://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/booking/ Please note: The online booking facility will close at noon on Wednesday preceding the week of the camps. Please be aware that Registrations will NOT be accepted on the first morning of camp. The only method of registration will be via the online link.

Allen Gaels GAA Club Notes 01/05/2018

Swan Bar Division 3 – We had a good win away to Aughawillan on Saturday evening on a scoreline of 3-16 to 2-05. There’s a short break in fixtures now until after the Leitrim game.

Westlink Coaches U-15 Boys – The boys had a good win over Leitrim Gaels on Friday evening in Ballinaglera on a score of 7-15 to 1-06. We play St. Josephs in Carrigallen this week. Best of luck to Angus, Farrell and the squad.

St. Francis Ladies – The ladies had a good win away to Glencar Manorhamilton on Friday evening last on a scoreline of 5-12 to 3-05. Scorers: Sadhbh Sweeney 2-06; Roisin McGrenaghan 1-03; Katie Foley 1-01; Ciara McTigue 1-00; Ciara McPartland 0-01; Tanya McPartland 0-01. We have qualified for the league final against Oughteragh Gaels on May 12th so best of luck to Paul, Gareth & the team.

Underage Coaching – The Saturday morning sessions continue in the park on Saturday mornings at 10am for boys U-7 to U-11 & girls U-7 to U-12.

Kellogg’s Cul Camps – Please note that the summer coaching camp takes place in Drumshanbo from July 9th– 13th.

Mothers and Others –  Gaelic Football training has resumed on Wednesdays in The Mayflower at 8pm. Anyone with an interest in learning new skills or those who may have played previously are welcome to join. It’s a great opportunity to get fit, have fun and make new friends! All are welcome.

Lotto – There was no winner of the lotto jackpot & the numbers drawn were 05-09-14-15. The 5 prize winners of €20 each were: Sile Tighe, High Street; Siobhan Healy, Annaduff; Bridgie Brogan, Dowra Road; Luke Fitzsimons, Aughamore and Una McEvoy, Ardcolum. The jackpot now stands at €1,100.

Leitrim – Best of luck to Colin Moran & the Leitrim Minors who play Mayo on Wednesday evening in Castlebar. Best wishes to Diarmaid & the senior team in New York on Sunday.

Ballinaglers GAA Club Notes 01/05/2018

Race night – The race night takes place this bank holiday Sunday night 6th May in the Melrose Inn Dowra at 9.30pm. Come along with your betting caps on and enjoy a good night. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Ladies – Well done to St. Francis ladies who had a good win over Manorhamilton last Friday evening. They’re now preparing for the league final on Sat 12th May. Best wishes to the team and management. Good luck also to Ailish Cornyn and the Cavan ladies who play Tipperary in the National League Division 2 final in Parnell Park, Dublin this Sunday 6th May at 2pm.

Swan Bar Division 4 – Hard luck to the Junior team who lost out to Bornacoola in the division 4 league on Sunday.

Wedding Bells – Congratulations to club player Hugh Gilmartin who married Amanda Dunnion last Saturday in Donegal. The club would like to wish Hugh and Amanda a long and happy life together.

Leitrim – Good luck to Leitrim against New York in the Connaught championship at the weekend and safe travels to all supporters.

Sympathy – The club wishes to sympathise with the McHugh family of Druminafinla on the recent death of their beloved mother Katie. May she rest in peace.

Underage training – Every Sunday morning at 11am in the park. All primary school boys and girls are welcome.

Kiltubrid GAA Club Notes 01/05/2018

National Spring Clean – Well done to our hearty band of Volunteers who took part in the National Spring Clean in conjunction with Leitrim County Council over the weekend.  Areas covered in the Parish included Annadale, Drumawheel, Liscarbin, Drumcong, Carrickport, Letterfine and Curragha.

Annual Car Wash – Kiltubrid Ladies will be hosting their annual carwash this coming SATURDAY MAY 5th at Kiltubrid GAA Grounds from 10.30am – 2.30pm.  Come along to get your car, van, jeep or even tractor shining and support our ladies in the process.  Like, share and spread the word!

Swan Bar Division 4 – Our Division 4 team had a hard fought win against neighbours Leitrim Gaels with a score of 3:08 to 1:07. Well done to all involved!

Westlink Coaches Under 15 League – Well done to our Under 15 Boys who started the League with a win away to Melvin Gaels on Thursday evening. They have another game on Thursday 3rd of May in Dromahair.

Fundraising Video – In 2018 Kiltubrid GAA & Kiltubrid Ladies GAA clubs are undertaking a major fundraising drive to completely renovate our playing facilities, the hub of the community. Like many rural communities in Ireland, a great number of Kiltubrid people have left their native parish for pastures new to the four corners of Ireland and the world in search of employment and adventure. It is the Irish way.

We have produced this video with the intention of conveying the true meaning of what this small patch of ground means to us as a community. For those no longer living in the parish, hopefully, it invokes a sense of pleasant nostalgia and you can reminisce on the good times spent here.

We are calling out to our diaspora throughout the country and world to pull on the Kiltubrid jersey once again and assist us in creating a facility that we can be proud of, that the future generations of Kiltubrid men and women can be proud of.  We need your help. We have set up a Fundraising page which enables you to donate towards our project. Any donation would be hugely appreciated.

It seems to be capturing the right attention as the website www.joe.ie has given us a great write up.
Remember if anyone especially our ExPats want to join the many others and support our Fundraising drive you can make a donation securely online via https://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Kiltubrid_GAA/memberdonate

“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.”

Congratulations – Congratulations to our club player Mickey Earley and ladies club player Anja on the birth of their son Callum. We wish them all the best!

Kiltubrid GAA v Leitrim NY GFC – We’re delighted to announce that Kiltubrid will take on the Leitrim NY GFC on Saturday 5th May in Gaelic Park at 6pm in a curtain raiser to the Main Event on Sunday.  This will be a great chance for Kiltubrid and Leitrim ExPats alike to see their home Club in action in this novel encounter.  No doubt we will see lots of familiar ExPat faces at the game with a chance to don their Green and Red colours in their adopted Home.

Connacht Senior Championship – We would also like to wish Leitrim the very best of luck against New York on Sunday in Gaelic Park. We’re expecting all expats to support our boys in what is sure to be an exciting game!

Melvin Gaels GAA Club Notes 01/05/2018

Bord na nÓg Bag Pack Fundraiser – A Bag Pack fundraiser will take place in Cosgrove’s Supervalu, Bundoran on Saturday next, May 5th from 9am to 6pm.Volunteers young and old are needed to help on the day As it’s a youth fundraiser we would encourage our current and future star players to take part in this event but they must be accompanied by an adult. Thank you all in advance!!  Contact Liam Freeburn at 086 388 2077 if you can help in any way.

Good Luck Leitrim – Good Luck to the Leitrim team and all involved on Sunday next when they take on New York in the Connacht Championship in New York. Special Good Luck to the Gaels lads Emlyn, Darragh and Killian.

Kinlough Community Development Plans Launch Night – The Fundraising initiative will be launched on Saturday May 12th in the Community Centre. Everyone associated with the Club over the years in any way, whether as a player or non- player, at home or anywhere in the world, is asked to support these plans to make the badly needed playing facilities in Kinlough something to be proud of.   Part of the plan will involve “Make Your Mark on Melvin Park” for €100 which will represent a square of Melvin Park, entry into a draw, prizes 5x €1000, your name on a commemorative plaque. The Club will have a display on the night which will outline the achievements over the years and plans for the future. It promises to be a great night for all Gaels players, members and supporters past and present. Light Refreshments will be served on the night.

50/50 Draw – The winner of last week’s draw was Charlotte Gavigan, Bundoran Rd, Kinlough.  Charlotte won €257. Get your ticket now for this week’s draw.
You can now play 5050 as a Direct Debit or Annual Ticket. Never miss out on buying your weekly ticket again!!! And if you are away from home, you can still support Melvin Gaels!

Gortletteragh GAA Club Notes 01/05/2018

Successful Golf Classic in association with JP Clarke’s Yonkers NY – Thankfully the showers largely didn’t appear as we hosted our Golf Classic in Ballinamore Golf Club on Saturday. Winners on the day were:

1st Enda McHugh Micheal McHugh Colin Moran Tony Lennon

2nd John Healy, Ultan McNulty,Terry Healy, Martin Byrne

3rd Micheal McGowan, Sean McGowan John Woods, Mark Canning

4th Evelyn Smith, Gerry Moran, Ray Gleeson, Ollie Moran

5th Padraig Browne, Sean Costello, Joe Casey, Robbie Casey

6th Paul Gill, Liam Heeran, Gerry Butler, Adrian Gallogly.

Nearest the Pin Paddy Leddy.
Gents longest drive Paul Gill.
Ladies longest drive Mary Leddy.

Huge thanks to all involved in the organising of the event who made it a success, our main sponsor Seamus Clarke, JP Clarke’s Yonkers NY everyone who played in the classic and of course everyone who contributed to the success of the classic by sponsoring a tee or a green. Sponsors will be acknowledged individually in in coming days.

Swan Bar Division 3 – The Division 3 team started well against Aughavas at the weekend but couldn’t keep the momentum up throughout the encounter. Final score Gortletteragh 1-9 Aughavas 1-14

Westlink Coaches U15 League – Our U15’s first game vs St Mary’s was on last Thursday in Bornacoola. We lost on a score line 2-03 to 3-18 to a very strong Carrick side. Team: Jake Shields, Andrew Liu Doyle, Conor Niblock, Brendan Naughton, Dara Heslin, Ryan Cunningham, Sean Óg Hynes, Brendan Davis, Cian McNulty, Mark Reynolds, Odhran Heslin, Nathan Ward, Tom Crowe, Cian O’Leary, Ciarán Reynolds, Conor Fanning, Jack Reynolds, Riaghan Ward, Nathan Ryan, Jack Gannon.  Our next game is away vs Leitrim Gaels this Tuesday evening at 7:30

U9 – We had Cloone at Gortletteragh on Saturday morning for our 3rd blitz. Thanks to Cloone for taking part in a very enjoyable morning of football.

Weekend in Big Apple – cAll eyes on NY this weekend as Seamus and Jack and the Leitrim team take on New York in the opening round of Connacht. Best of luck and safe travelling to all heading over to the game, including a sizable Gortletteragh contingent.

Sympathy – We extend our sympathy to the McCrann family, Tooman, and the Gilmartin family Mohill on the passing of Olivia’s uncle Jim. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Fenagh St Caillin’s GAA Club Notes 01/05/2018

Results – in the Swan Bar League Div 3 game played on Saturday evening last we suffered defeat on a scoreline of Fenagh St Caillins 0-11, Glenfarne 4-13.

Fixtures – the Westlink Coaches u15 (13) League commences Tuesday 1st May away to Annaduff at 7.30pm.
Leitrim Teams – the Connacht Championship in both Minor and Senior commences this week. On Wednesday the minors head to Castlebar to face Mayo. Best wishes to the Leitrim team and the Fenagh St Caillins representatives Tom McKeon, Conall McGovern, Owen McLoughlin and selector Shane O’Rourke. Then on Sunday the eagerly awaited Senior game between Leitrim and New York takes place in Gaelic Park. Best wishes to the Leitrim team including Fenagh’s Donal Wrynn who captain’s the team, Ryan O’Rourke and also Alan Doonan and Dr Aoife Wrynn who are part of the backroom team. Also wishing all those supporters travelling a safe and enjoyable trip.
Lotto – the lotto draw will take place in the village over the bank holiday weekend. Sellers on duty for the next two draws are Killian McLoughlin, Niall Butler, Ray Greenan, Shane O’Rourke and Val Hargaden. Annual tickets for entry into all draws for 12 months are available for €50 and can be purchased online via Klubfunder.com.

Ballinamore Sean O Heslin’s GAA Club Notes 01/05/2018

Leitrim – Best of luck to the Leitrim Team and especially to Ballinamore player Dean McGovern for their championship opener against New York, a special get well soon to Matt Murphy who unfortunately is out injured, we wish him a speedy recovery.

Ballinamore Hurling Club – What a great day our hurlers had at Tain Og in Saturday in Monaghan They played two teams beating Enniskillen and losing out to Edgeworthstown in two competitive games. They meet some of the greats of our national game with lots of advice coming from DJ Carey and David Herity. Thanks so much to Neil, Sandra and Paddy for organising this special day and accompanying our children to Monaghan. The future looks bright for hurling in Leitrim

Ladies Football – Oughteragh Gaels 5-12 Mohil 0-4 Well done to our Ladies, who have booked their place in the 2018 DIV 2 League final!! Team: Chloe Harvey, Grainne Prior, Abbie Sweeney, Leanne McGrath, Meave Hamill, Kirby Gilgunn, Katie Duignan, Ciara O’Dowd (C), Eilish O’Dowd, Ciara McGoldrick, Aoibeann Flynn, Laura O’Dowd, Mary Mcnulty, Siobhan Early, Emma McGovern Subs used: Leighanne Flynn, Roisin McHugh, Laoise Moran King, Lilly Beirne, Joely McGovern. Get your flags and banners ready as the date for the final is set for Saturday 12th of May, Time and Venue TBC. Thanks to all our supporters who turned out to cheer the girls on

Leitrim U14 girls – Best of luck to the Leitrim u14 girls and especially the Ballinamore contingent of Mollie Murphy, Emma Honeyman, Kelly Beirne, Laura Maguire and Lizzie O’ Connell and of course the bainisteoir Adrian Murphy as they take on Sligo in the Connacht final on Sunday in Swinford at 1 pm

Comhghairdeas ar lá bhúr bpósta – Congratulations to Nigel and Michelle Maguire on their recent wedding, we wish them well for the future and look forwards to main new players in the future

Under 9 and Nursery – Great evening again on Monday the Páirc with over 40 children taking part in the nursery and the u9 training. Special thanks as ever to the mentors and parents for helping out. A special mention also to a couple of our players Peter Reynolds, Danny Smyth and James Creamer who joined up with us on Monday to help out and pass on their knowledge to the next generation!! U9 blitz Thanks to Leitrim Gaels who we played last Saturday for making the trip to Ballinamore, this week we are away to St Joseph’s

Darkness into light – Ballinamore Community School are looking for stewards to help out along the route for Darkness into Light. Please contact the school on 071-9644049

Kellogg’s Cul Camp – Folks please note the Kellogg’s Cul camp Ballinamore 2018 will be held in the Pairc from the 2nd to the 6th of July. Booking is essential and can be done on the Cul camp website or follow the link on our Facebook page

Club Lotto Monday 30/04/2018

Numbers Drawn No’s 2 1 4 0 7 6 5 3

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Lotto ar Dé Luan seo caite. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an oíche:

House Draw Gerry Mahon

Kindly sponsored Gerry Mahon

€40 each – Eoghan Carroll, c/o Jim Cafferty, Tarmon. Mrs E. McNiff, Church St. Criostoir Mac Condubh, Church St. Noel Dolan, Lisnatulla. Next week’s draw takes place in @Priors with a jackpot of €4200