Ballinaglera GAA Club Notes 23/04/2018

Race night – With the Aintree Grand National all over for another year, it’s time to turn our attention to our Annual Race night which takes place on Sunday night 6th May at 9.30pm sharp in the Melrose Inn, Dowra. Please return all cards by this Thursday 26th April to Pauric Loughlin.

Swan Bar Division 4 League – Well done to the Junior team who beat Dromahair last Saturday. Best of luck to the team and management this Sat evening away against Bornacoola at 7pm.

Ladies – Well done to St. Francis ladies who bet Drumkeerin in Ballinaglera last Sunday. They play Manorhamilton away this weekend in the last round of the group games. Keep the winning streak going. Please check fixtures for details.

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

Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher GAA Club Notes 23/04/2018

Swan Bar Division 3 League – We played Eslin on Saturday evening in Division 3 League in a competitive game. Unfortunately, we lost out on a scoreline of 1-12 to 12 points. Our team and scorers was: Stephen McPartland, Brian Fox, Jamie Kiernan, Sean Dillon (0-1), Oisin McDermott, Dermot Harkin, Niall McManus, Cian Rock (0-1), Barry McDermott, Darren Murray (0-1), Daire Clancy, Shane McLoughlin, Gary Slevin, Fergal Clancy (0-8), Dermot O’Rourke. Subs: Neville McDermott for Daire Clancy, Matthew Kerrigan for Sean Dillon, Niall Clancy for Niall McManus (0-1), Michael Gilgunn for Shane McLoughlin, John McLoughlin for Barry McDermott, Darren McLoughlin, Fergal Magill, JJ McManus, Cian Fox. We wish Barry McDermott a speedy recovery after sustaining an ankle injury. We play Fenagh on Saturday in Fenagh at 7pm in the next round.

Family Walk – We are holding a family walk on the “Cullentra Greenway” on 7th May. Assemble at St. Michael’s National School at 12noon. All monies raised will go the club.

Leitrim V New York – We are running a pools competition for the game. €10 per box. Halftime prize €100 Full time Prize €200. Boxes can be purchased from Joe Keaney or Éilis McGourty

Glenfarne/Kilty GAA Tops & Bobble Hats – Anyone wishing to purchase our half zip tops can do so in Clancy’s of Glenfarne before 18th May. They are priced as follows: Up to 10-11 €45, 13-14 €50 and adults €55. We also have a number of club bobble hats for sale in Clancys. We have them in Black and White and Grey and Pink. These are €15.

Sean MacDiarmada Boxing – We extend a huge thank you to the Sean MacDiarmada boxing club for holding an exhibition in the Rainbow on Sunday afternoon. A huge thank you to The Holy Family Boxing Club Drogheda and Ballinacarrow Boxing Club for travelling to Glenfarne also. A special mention to Pat Slevin Construction who sponsored the event and also to those who attended the event and purchased raffle tickets.

Drumkeerin GAA Club Notes 23/04/2018

Swan Bar Division 3 League – well done to our Junior team who beat Carrigallen in the Leitrim GAA 2018 Swan Bar ACL Division 3. Final score Carrigallen 2-09 (15) to Drumkeerin 1-14 (17).
Thanks for the great support as always, that puts our juniors joint top of the table. Their next game is home against Annaduff this Saturday at 7pm. Best of luck to all involved.
Westlink Coaches U15 League – the first league game of the 2018 season is this Thursday, 26th April. The lads are at home to St. Brigids and throw in is at 7:30pm. Best of luck to all involved
Senior Ladies – Hard luck to our Ladies team who suffered a defeat to St. Francis over the weekend, there was great support and the girls really gave us all a great game.
U16 Ladies – U16 ladies training begins Tuesday, April 24th, at 8pm.
County U14 Ladies – Good luck to the Leitrim U14s playing against Sligo on Sunday in the C Final, especially to our four Drumkeerin girls on the panel Shona Wynne, Kayla Maguire Shyneece Gallagher and Niamh Ryan.
Annual Lotto – yearly lottos are now on sale. Sellers will be calling in the coming weeks. Thank you for the continued support.
Club Registration – membership is now over-due. If you have not paid then it must be paid to Gabriel Flynn, immediately, if you wish to play for the club. Adults €40, Students €30 and Family €60. Any concerns contact any club member for help or contact through social media
New Ladies Fitness Class – starting Thursday, 26th April, at 8pm in Drumkeerin handball alley. All ages and fitness levels catered for. Contact the facebook page for more information.

Annaduff GAA Club Notes 23/04/2018

Reminder – On Friday next the 27th of April 2018, Annaduff GAA Club are hosting a Sports and Health forum in Coxs Restaurant, Dromod. This event will be of relevance to both Adults and Children. We are pleased to announce that the following speakers will be in attendance:

Michael Moyles, PE Teacher, ex-Annaduff Manager, and current Leitrim Trainer.

Chrissy Mc Keague, Teacher, current Slaughneill and Derry Hurler and Footballer.

Fabienne Cooney, PE Teacher, Coach, and current Galway Ladies Footballer.

Ryan Jones, Pharmacist, current Derrygonnolly and Fermanagh Footballer.

Dr. Niall Moyna, head of Dept. of Health and Performance at DCU, and of Operation Transformation fame.

This night will cover topics, such as correct diet and nutrition, child obesity, benefits of exercise and sports, general well being, various age-appropriate training programmes, and managed player development, as well as much more. Guests will also speak of their own home Clubs, how they are structured and have developed, and how playing sport has influenced their respective lives and careers. The event starts at 7.45pm sharp, and is open to all Parishioners. It is free of charge, and light refreshments will be available at the halfway break.  We encourage people attending to come early, as seating will be limited.

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

Westlink Coaches U15 League – Our U15 start their league on Thursday next (26th) away to Dromahair. Followed up on Tuesday (1st May) Home to Fenagh. Best wishes to the management and team.

Underage Academy – Following on from the U13s winning their league Annaduff GAA are looking for the next generation of stars, Our Underage academy is now up and running on Saturday mornings at 10am. Any Parents with boys from 5 to 11 years call out any Saturday Morning. The underage girls are due to start the May bank holiday weekend we are looking for more parents 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 upcoming events on Annaduffgaa.ie or Facebook Annaduff GFC.

Swan Bar ACL Division 3 – Our junior team travelled to Drumshambo on Saturday evening last to face Allen Gaels. The Annaduff lads got out of the traps first with 2 frees from Sean D and 2 points from play from Adam before the Gaels converted a point from a free in the 10th min followed with 1 from play. 14 min into the first half a well converted free from Sean D. The Gaels and Sean D exchanged points, Before the break, Gavin shot 2 points and 1 from Sean Q left our Juniors with a lead at halftime Annaduff 0-09 to Allen Gaels 0-04.
The second half was played with some high intensity throughout with the Gales determined to close the score gap in the 43rd min the Gales were within a point of catching the Annaduff side but a point from a free from Sean D followed by 1 from play by Gavin and 2 from Sean Q left 5 between the sides but in the 58th min the Gaels converted a goal from a penalty followed with 2 points from play left a draw at full-time Annaduff 0-13 to Allen Gaels 1-10.
Team:  Shane Cox, Keith Duignan, Stephen Murray, Chris Farrell, James Cox, Dean Gill, Mathew Reynolds, Mark Beirne, Owen Reynolds, Gavin O Brien(0-3), Sean Duignan (0-5)(4f), Adam O Hagan(0-2), Sean Quigley(0-3), Colm Cox, and Michael Cox.
Subs: Donal McNabola for James (35min) Eoin Gill for Owen (38min) Jason Lyons for Colm (51min) Colm Fitzpatrick for Mathew (52min) James Riordan for Adam(56min).

Lotto – The Annaduff Parish & GAA lotto draw took place in the Brandywell Dromod on Sunday the 22nd. Numbers 14,16,19,23. No winner the Jackpot now stands at €4200 !!..
Darren Cox         €50
Irene Beirne       €25
Gerry Reid          €25
Cian Dockery      €25
Steve Mc Kenna €25
Next draw takes place in Duignan’s Drumsna Sunday 6th May, Get your tickets in and as always thanks for your continued support !!!!.

Fixtures – The swan Bar Division 3 league are away to Drumkeeran on Saturday 28th at 7pm.

Mohill GAA Club Notes 23/04/2018

Barna Recycling Under 13 Reserve League – This team played out a wonderful game of football on Thursday last in the reserve final but were just pipped in the end by a strong St Mary’s side. Every boy gave it his all on the night and great credit goes to them and their mentors A big thanks to Bórd na Óg for the lovely refreshments after the game. The panel and scorers were, D Beirne, J McCrann, N Mulligan, A Kiernan, C Walpole, A McGuinness, E Kilrane, L Flynn, A Mulligan, O Coka, S Curran 1-6, K McCaffrey 0-2, B McCrann, T Mayock, T Casey 0-1. D Duignan, J Doyle, J Dimmock, A Wynne, P Coka.

Newtowngore Engineering Under 17 League – The Under 17s completed their League campaign when they played Fenagh in the Shield semi-final on Tues last. Fenagh were worthy winners but Mohill played very well and most of the team are underage for next year. The scoreline ended Mohill 0-17 Fenagh 4-13 Scorers were C Quinn 0-5, C Mulligan 0-3, F Cassells 0-2, N Keegan 0-2, C White 0-1, K Curran 0-1, L Ellis 0-1, C Macklin 0-1

Barna Recycling Under 13, 15/aside Final – The Under 13s once more played St Marys in this final and although playing a wonderful game, were beaten by 3 points. There will a full report on this match in this week’s Leitrim Observer.

Christy Clyne RIP – We extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Christy Clyne who died last week. Christy played football in his youth and togged out alongside Packie McGarty, Eddie Rowley, Eddie Foley and many other notables as a schoolboy in 1956. He was a much-loved postman for many years around Mohill. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé.

Swan Bar Div 4 – The third string played Kiltubrid at the weekend but were missing a few key players, this left them short of scoring power. Those present played their hearts out but Kiltubrid were the stronger team and won well in the end.

Leitrim Gaels GAA Club Notes 23/04/2018

Swan Bar Division 4 – The division 4 team played Cloone on Saturday last, but were beaten by a better team. They play Kiltubrid on Saturday next in Leitrim at 7pm.

Westlink Coaches Under 15 League – The under 15 team start their league campaign this week when they play Allen Gaels away on Friday evening at 7pm in Drumshanbo. They then host Gortletteragh in Leitrim on Tuesday at 7:30pm. Best of luck to the team and Management.

Pitch Closure– The playing surface of the pitch is closed until further notice for games and training. We asking all players and management to respect this and train on the training area around the pitch.

5km Run – Leitrim Village 5km Canal run and walk Sunday 29th April at 12 noon from Leitrim Gaels Community Field. All funds go towards Community Cardiac Rehab Programme Leitrim/Roscommon and St Joseph’s Centre Leitrim village. Entry fee €10/ €20 per Family.

Big Night Out – Leitrim Gaels will be holding a fundraiser in Rory Dolan’s, McLean Ave, Yonkers, NY on Friday the 4th of May 2018 at 9pm. Presentations on the night from the club will be made to Willie Reynolds and Mary O Keefe in recognition of the work they did in NY 20 years ago fundraising for the club. There will be door prizes, raffle prizes, 50/50 draw and music on the night. All Gaels home and abroad are welcome on the night for what promises to be a great night.

Carrigallen GAA Club Notes 23/04/2018

Lotto – No jackpot winner. Drawn numbers were 23, 28, 13, 32. €50 winners were: Sean Reilly (Rusty), Michael Hackett, Valerie Kells and P Grey/M Flynn. Next draw in Mitchell’s jackpot is €9100

Barna Recycling U13 Shield Final – St Joseph’s U13’s finished up their league campaign by facing Dromahair in the Division 1 shield final in sun-kissed Aughavas on Friday evening. Dromahair made a blistering start to the game and had 2 goals and a point on the scoreboard before St Joseph’s registered their first score with a point midway through the half. At halftime, Dromahair had a three-point lead and would need a big second-half performance if they were to come away with the victory. The second half was tit for tat the whole way through and after a very close and hard fought encounter St Joseph’s emerged winners on a final scoreline of 2-11 to 3-04. Well done to St Joseph’s for producing a good team performance when the pressure came on from a very spirited and talented Dromahair team. The panel on the day for St Joseph’s was Fionnan Harte, Kevin Doherty, Cian Nolan, Padraig Maguire, Jack Mc Intyre, Eanna Mc Namara, Ben Harte, Kalum Mc Loughlin, Liam Mc Intyre, Gary Mitchell, Darren Shortt, Matthew Mc Cabe, Cian Mc Hugh, Joey Mc Brien, Harry Wilson, Tommy Kearney, Naoise Feeney, Conor Downes, Gavin Gallogly, Conor Shortt.  

Newtowngore Engineering U17 Shield Final –  St. Joseph’s U17’s played Fenagh in the Division 1 shield final in Carrigallen last Saturday afternoon. Played in very warm conditions, our lads put in a great performance and ran out deserving winners on a scoreline of St. Joseph’s 4-13 Fenagh 3-07. Our panel on the day was Aaron Moran, Shafik Oubihi, Sean Mark Lynch, Edward Donohoe, Conor Gallogly, Adrian Shortt, Niall O’Rourke, Shane O’Brien, Patrick McCann, Rob Kottemann, Joey Kearney, Niall McCabe, Iarflaith Feeney, Jordan Cowdell & Shane Tierney.

Westlink Coaches U15  League –  St. Joseph’s U15’s begin their 15-a-side league campaign away to Glencar/Manorhamilton next Thursday evening at 6:30pm. 

Lost Property – There was a wallet lost in the park on Saturday at the  u17 shield final if anyone saw it could the let any of the officers know, please.
Commiserations – Hard luck to the Juniors who lost out to Drumkeerin on Saturday evening last in the park. The play Eslin on Saturday evening in Eslin.

Bornacoola GAA Club Notes 23/04/2018

Swan Bar Division 4 – The Juniors returned to action on Saturday evening last in Ballinamore when they took on the table toppers Sean O Heslin’s. In a game that never really got firing, the Ballinamore men ran out deserving 1-10 to 0-7 victors; however the Bors did a lot of things right and had they taken any of four excellent goal chances, the outcome might well have been different. The team on duty was Conor Hackett. Patrick Kozak, David Mulligan, Kevin Mulligan, Liam Mulligan, Mervyn Howard, Luke Jones, Liam Jones, Colm Farrell (0-1), Jonathan Duffy (0-2), Robert O Beirne, Danny Farrell, Ronan Mulligan, Cian Mallon and Kevin Shanley (0-4). Subs used were: Trevor Howard, Gearoid Mulligan and Marc Mc Keon. We return to action this weekend when Ballinaglera will be the visitors to Dromod.

Underage News – Training will continue for all age groups on Saturday mornings at 10.30 am sharp. We are asking this year if all players could be there on time as it makes it easier for coaches for setting up drills.  Please also ensure your child wears a gum shield to all training sessions.If your child has not registered please contact Suzanne Maguire on 087 3898205 as we will need everyone registered for insurance purposes.

Parish Clean Up – Next Saturday week May 5th there will be the annual clean-up of the roadsides in the Bornacoola/Dromod/Cloonturk area as part of the national Spring clean. Meeting time will be 10am at the GAA grounds and it only takes an hour or so if enough people turn up. If you have hi-vis clothing/gloves/picker bring them; if not they will be provided.

Clothes Collection – Our Annual Clothes collection will this year take place on Saturday morning, July 14th – so start gathering together your old clothes, sheets etc for collection on the day

Sympathy – Our deepest sympathies are extended to the Cox family (Cloooncolry) on the recent passing of Lorna’s husband Andrew Mc Dermott in Dublin; also to the Mc Garry family (Ballygeeher) on the passing of Angela’s brother PJ Murray in Athenry and who was laid to rest at the weekend. Ar dheis Dé go raibh siad beirt.

Cloone GAA Club Notes 23/04/2018

Barna Recycling  Under 13’s – Hard luck to our seven representatives on the Mohill team who were competing against Carrick in the league finals on Thursday and Friday last. Despite their best efforts both teams were unlucky to lose. Well done to all.

Westlink Coaches Under 15’s – Best of luck to our under 15’s boys who start their league campaign when Mohill take on Sean O Heslin’s Ballinamore, on Thursday evening in Mohill at 7 30 p.m. Best of luck to all.

Social Night – On Saturday night next we host a social night in Creegan’s Bar with music by the ever-popular David Donnelly. This is a night with a difference because we are giving away € 300,00 in a draw confined to the yearly lotto ticket holders. If you have not already got your yearly ticket make sure you have it before Saturday night and be in that draw. A great night assured.

Swan Bar Division 4 – Our junior team had another great win on Saturday evening last when we defeated Leitrim Gaels on a scoreline of 6 07 to 1 12. On this Saturday evening, we take on Sean O Heslins Ballinamore in Cloone at 7 p.m. All players are asked to be available.

Best Wishes – We send our best wishes to our Club President Pat McNamara who was hospitalised over the weekend.

Aughavas GAA Club Notes 23/04/2018

LOTTO – The next draw is on Saturday 29th April in “The Dugout” and will be co-ordinated by St Joseph’s Ladies. The Lotto jackpot is €10,700.  Envelopes €2 or three for €5.  

FIXTURES – Well done to our Div 3 Team who had a good win over Fenagh last Saturday evening in Aughavas.  They play Gortletteragh on Saturday 28th at 7pm in Gortletteragh.  Our Div 4 team also secured a win over St Mary’s in Carrick on Sunday 22nd.  They have an away game in St Osnatts on Sunday 29th at 12 noon against Dromahair.

ST JOSEPH’S BOYS – It was a weekend of Shields at underage with both our U13’s and U17’s teams in Shield finals.

Barna Recycling U13’s – Our U13’s took to the field on Friday evening last in Aughavas against a determined Dromahair team.  We played into the breeze in the first half and took a little time to settle into the game conceding an early goal and a point.  However, the fightback started, even though we were 4 points down at halftime we had the momentum and with excellent performances and the hard work rate from every member of the team we ran out winners on a scoreline of 2-11 to 3-4.  Well done lads, keep working hard and look forward to the championship.  Thanks to Mary Kenny, Secretary of Coiste na Nog for presenting the Shield. Our U13 Team – Fionan Harte, Kevin Doherty, Cian Dolan, Padraig Maguire, Jack McIntyre, Eanna McNamara, Ben Harte, Kalum McLoughlin, Liam McIntyre, Matthew McCabe, Darren Shortt, Gary Mitchell, Cian McHugh, Joey McBrien, Harry Wilson, Tommy Kearney, Conor Shortt, Gavin Gallogly, Naoise Feeney and Conor Downes.  Coaches – Fintan McBrien, Padraig McLoughlin, Ciaran Harte & Noel Shortt.

Newtowngore Engineering 17’s – On Saturday afternoon in Carrigallen our U17’s played Fenagh in the Shield Final.  These lads got off to a good start and stayed in control going in at halftime 2-9 to 1-4 ahead. It was a tighter contest in the second half with both teams displaying great football. The final score was St Joseph’s 4-13 to Fenagh 3-7.  Well done to the team and management.  Thanks to Coiste na Nog Chairman Gerry Gallogly for presenting the Shield.  Our U17 Team – Aaron Moran, Shafik Oubihi, Sean Mark Lynch, Edward Donohoe, Conor Gallogly, Adrian Shortt, Niall O’ Rourke, Shane O’Brien, Patrick McCann, Rob Kotteman, Jordan Codwell, Iarflaith  Feeney, Niall McCabe, Shane Tierney, Joey Kearney, Adam Galligan & Eoin Kearney.  Coaches – Benny O’Rourke, Peter McBrien & Rory Harte.

Westlink Coaches U15’s – Our U15’s start their league campaign with a trip to Manorhamiliton on Thursday evening, best of luck to all.

Training –  Training continues for U9/U11 on Saturday morning in Aughavas, all involved will be notified by text.

SPRING CLEAN 2018 – Thanks to all who answered the call on Saturday last for our community spring clean. What a great result 26 bags of rubbish taken off our roads in the Parish. The R201 from Meiltron to Drumshanbo North, the Fenagh road down as far as the Community Centre and the Augharan road.

Melvin Gaels GAA Club Notes 23/04/2018

Congratulations Girls – The Under 12 girls were the winners of the competition from Bundoran Lidl! Huge thanks to Michelle Cleary who nominated the girls. The team will now receive a set of jerseys and equipment. Our U12s will be starting their league campaign in late May so has come at a brilliant time.

Westlink Coaches Under 15 League – The Under 15s will take on Kiltubrid in Melvin Park at 7.30pm on Thursday (April 26th) in the 13 a side league. Good Luck to All.

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.

50/50 Draw – The winner of last week’s draw was Donal Connolly, Monien, Kinlough.  Donal won €236
Get your ticket now for this week’s draw. You can now play 5050 with 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!

Allen Gaels GAA Club Notes 23/04/2018

Swan Bar Division 3 – We played out an entertaining draw with Annaduff on Saturday evening in the park on a scoreline of 1-10 to 0-13. We played catch up for most of the game and trailed 0-09 to 0-04 at the break and trailed by 0-13 to 0-08 with time almost up but a late scoring burst in injury time rescued a point. Ciaran Walsh with a penalty and Bryan Beirne hitting a great equaliser with the final kick.

Newtowngore Engineering U-17 League – The U-17’s were well beaten by St. Marys in the league semi-final on Tuesday of last week. St. Marys were clearly a stronger team but the lads had to play 4 U-17 games in 7 days as well as a schools match and fatigue was certainly an issue. Well done to Mickey, Fergus, Noel and the team on their performances.

Westlink Coaches U-15 League – The boys kick off their campaign at home to Leitrim Gaels this Friday evening at 7pm. Best of luck to Angus, Farrell and the squad.

St. Francis Ladies – The ladies had a narrow win over Drumkeerin on Sunday in Ballinaglera. Best of luck to Paul, Gareth & the team in their remaining matches.

Underage Coaching – The Saturday morning sessions are back 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 one winner of the lotto jackpot on Monday of last week so congratulations to Sue O’Donoghue from Keshcarrigan who scooped the €4,000 jackpot – the winning numbers drawn were 02-09-10-19. The 5 prize winners of €20 each were: Jim Casey, Keadue; Alan Foley, Carrick Road; P. O’Reilly, Clondalkin; Dolores Matthews, Keadue and Aoife Heeran, Drumshanbo. The jackpot now stands at €1,000.