Melvin Gaels GAA Club Notes 10/04/2018

Games Last Weekend – No joy for both teams in Ballinamore last weekend. The seniors lost to the home side, Sean O Heslin’s,  on Saturday evening and the second team also lost to Sean O Heslin’s the on Sunday.

Next weekend the Seniors have their first home game, in the Senior League, against St Marys, Carrick on Shannon on Saturday evening at 7pm and the Juniors take on Allen Gaels on Sunday at 12 noon. Both games are in Melvin Park. Good Luck to all.

Underage Fixtures – On Thursday 12th under 13’s will play St Joseph’s in Carrigallen at 6.30pm. and also on Thursday 12th the under 17’s are away to Annaduff at 6.30pm. Good Luck to both teams.

Well Done Girls – The Melvin Gaels U14 girls played their first home league match in Melvin Park last Thursday. Well done to all, some great football played! Congrats go to Ballinamore on their win.

Easter Camp – Thanks to all who took part in the Easter Camp which was held last week. There was a great turn out , and everyone had an enjoyable time. The Club would like to thank all the coaches, players and all who helped in any way with organising the Camp. Well done to all.

Sympathy – The Club extends deepest sympathy to all the family, relatives and all the friends of the late Annie Foley whose death took place last week. May she rest in peace.

Gaelic4 Mothers and Others – Melvin Gaels Gaelic4Mothers and Others are now entering their 8th year in existence. For those unfamiliar with the programme Gaelic4Mothers and Others is a non – competitive, recreational initiative for women who have not played football before or who have not played in a long time. We are always open to accept new members.Training takes place on Wednesday evenings at 8pm in Melvin Park. Physical fitness + Craic guaranteed!! For more information contact Anne at 0871337968.

50/50 Draw – The winner of last week’s draw was Donal Connolly, Monien,, Kinlough.  Donal won €208
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!

Leitrim GAA Strategic Plan – Coiste Chontae Liatroma CLG is in the process of producing a Strategic Development Plan for the next three years.

As part of the consultation process, adult members of the GAA in Leitrim are being asked for their views under a number of headings. Every voice is important and this online survey is an important part of the consultation. So please give your views and opinions. It will take approximately 5 minutes to complete the questionnaire. Your participation in this study is completely voluntary.

Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this survey will be reported only in the aggregate.  If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact CLG Liatroma by email to – developmentofficer.leitrim@gaa.ie

Closing date for online replies is Friday 13 April.

Please click here to complete survey.

Fenagh St Caillin’s GAA Club Notes 10/04/2018

Results – In Div 1 Senior League Fenagh St Caillins were defeated by St Mary’s Kiltohert on Sat evening on a scoreline of Fenagh St Caillins 0-12, St Mary’s Kiltohert 3-08. Aaron Smith made his senior debut during the game, becoming the 5th player to do so in this year’s league. On Monday evening Fenagh St Caillins u13 team overcame St Brigid’s to qualify for the 13 a side League final. Final score Fenagh St Caillins 3-11, St Brigids 0-04. They now play Annaduff in the final. No date yet confirmed for this game.

Fixtures – the Div 1 Senior League continues on Sat eve next when Balinaglera visit Pairc Sean O’Laodain. Game throws in at 7pm. On Sun next our Div 3 team play the home team in Aughawillan at 12pm. Fenagh St Caillins u17’s were in action on Tues against Leitrim Gaels, check our Facebook or Twitter for results.

Lotto – Fenagh St Caillins Lotto Draw tok place on Sunday night in The Abbey Bar. The Jackpot was €2350. There was no jackpot winner. Winners of €20 were Mary Kilkenny, Michael Mitchell & ROCA McLoughlin. The yearly ticket winner was Fenagh Handball Club. Thank you for your continuing support.

Fundraiser – Fenagh Drama Troupe will perform The Maiden Aunt, one more time.  This is a hilarious 3 Act Comedy written by Jimmy Keary.  The show is in Fenagh Community Centre on Saturday 21st April at 8:30pm, Doors open at 7:30pm.  Admission is €10.  Please note that all funds collected will go to the Irish Guide Dogs and Fenagh Defibrillator.

Leitrim GAA Strategic Plan – Coiste Chontae Liatroma CLG is in the process of producing a Strategic Development Plan for the next three years.

As part of the consultation process, adult members of the GAA in Leitrim are being asked for their views under a number of headings. Every voice is important and this online survey is an important part of the consultation. So please give your views and opinions. It will take approximately 5 minutes to complete the questionnaire. Your participation in this study is completely voluntary.

Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this survey will be reported only in the aggregate.  If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact CLG Liatroma by email to – developmentofficer.leitrim@gaa.ie

Closing date for online replies is Friday 13 April.

Please click here to complete survey.

Ballinamore Sean O Heslin’s GAA Club Notes 10/04/2018

Dunnes Bar ACL Division 1 –It was another fantastic performance by the senior lads on Saturday evening, playing in glorious conditions with a great crowd in attendance. This time the opponents were Gael na Meilge who as ever would prove to be a difficult hurdle to cross. Our opponents started well kicking the first three scores of the games, before Dean McGovern fisted our first point on 10 minutes, this was followed by a quick exchange of points to leave the score 0:2 to 0:4 in favour of the visitors. The next four scores went to us, the first from the impressive Peter Reynolds with a free and an excellent Bryan Leydon point to level the scores, followed again by Peter firing over a couple of frees before two unanswered scores from the visitors left the game tied on 0:6 to 0:6 Peter and Bryan again added a couple of points either side of a Gael na Meilge point to leave Ballinamore leading by one at the break by a score 0:8 to 0:7 The visitors again opened the scoring at the start of the second half to level the scores before Keelan McHugh grabbed an important goal to give us the lead, it was nip and tuck at this stage with first the visitors scoring followed by Luke with a free to leave the score 1:9  to 0:9 with 46 mins on the clock. The next score proved to be an important one with Mark McCrory adding a goal to increase the lead to 6 points, the visitors continued to push forward looking for goals and Denis Dolan made an excellent save to deny them before Mark McCrory rifled in another excellent goal to leave the scores 3:9 to 0:9. The visitors would claim the final two scores of the match to leave the final score Ballinamore 3:9 to Gael na Meilge 0:11. A  big well done to all the players who took to the field and a special well done to the young lads Mathew Morris and Cathal Flynn  who despite their young years put in a great performance when they came on as subs. Next up for the lads is an away match in Drumkeeran at 19:00 on Saturday.

New Referees – Good news for the club is that two club members have completed course for new referees. Darren Reynolds and Brian Beirne will be taking up the whistle at matches shortly. It is some time since anyone from the club has taken up refereeing. Go n-éirí go geal leis an mbeirt acu

Dunnes Bar ACL Division 2 – A good win for the division 2 lads against Melvin Gaels in Sunday by a score of 5:13 to 0:12, next up is an away match against Bornacoola on Sunday at 12:00 

U17 League – Well done to the u17 lads who had an impressive win against Mohill last week. The lads scored an impressive 6:16 to win the match and secure a place in the semi finals.

U13 League – Our u13s were out on Monday night in the shield semi-final. After a great start with goals from Naoise and Paul, we were firmly in control with further points from Cathal McCarthy and Gavin Darcy pushing the score line to 3.4 to 1, but Droimahaire in typical fashion fought hard and after numerous well taken scores were within 6 at the break with a score line of 3.4 to 1.4. In the second half we started well and maintained possession but great defending and pressure from Dromahaire meant we couldn’t capitalise. Dromahaire pushed on deserving winners 6.10 to 3.6. Wishing them the best of luck in the final. Team: Darragh Gavin, Niel Sweeney, Mark Ahern, Cian McGovern, James King, Paul Honeyman (C) , Rian McManus, Tommy Smith, Gavin Darcy, Harry Prior, Naoise McManus, Kaylon Murray, Colum Gartland, Micheal

OUGHTERAGH LADIES  DIV 2 LEAGUE – Oughteragh Gaels 8-23 Manorhamilton B 0-3
Well done to our ladies this morning as they came away with a win in the 3rd round of the league. Team: Chloe Harvey, Lisa Maguire, Ellen Wyrnne, Abbi Sweeney, Leanne Mcgrath, Kirby Gilgunn, Meave Hamill, Ciara O’Dowd, Eilish O’Dowd(C), Ciara McGoldrick, Aoibheann Flynn, Laura O’Dowd, Emma McGovern, Mary Mcnulty, Siobhan Earley Subs used: Tara Fitzpatrick, Leighanne Flynn, Grace Wrynn, Roisin McHugh, Michaela Harte. Next game is against Mohil on the 22nd April, time TBC. It’s our first home game of 2018 so we would really appreciate the support!

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 09/04/2018

Numbers Drawn No’s 6 5 0 2 7 1 3 4

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

House Draw Noel Sweeney

Kindly sponsored John P Harte

€40 each – Gavin Brennan, Anvil Court. Bernadette Dowd, Sallyfield, Gorvagh. Scott & Lucy Bannon, Ballycumber, Co Offaly. Michelle Ruddy, Gleann Dara Next week’s draw takes place in McGirls with a jackpot of €4050

Leitrim GAA Strategic Plan – Coiste Chontae Liatroma CLG is in the process of producing a Strategic Development Plan for the next three years.

As part of the consultation process, adult members of the GAA in Leitrim are being asked for their views under a number of headings. Every voice is important and this online survey is an important part of the consultation. So please give your views and opinions. It will take approximately 5 minutes to complete the questionnaire. Your participation in this study is completely voluntary.

Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this survey will be reported only in the aggregate.  If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact CLG Liatroma by email to – developmentofficer.leitrim@gaa.ie

Closing date for online replies is Friday 13 April.

Please click here to complete survey.

Aughavas GAA Club Notes 10/04/2018

LOTTO – The next Lotto draw takes place on Saturday 14th April in the Dugout with Ray and Ciaran’s team.  Jackpot is €10,600.

FIXTURES – Our Division 3 Team had a good win over Annaduff on Sunday last in Annaduff.  Our next game is Saturday evening 14th April at 7pm in Eslin.  Please support.

ST JOSEPH’S BOYS – Our u17’s play Allen Gaels on Tuesday evening in Carrigallen, this is the last game in the league rounds, probably shield semi-final at the weekend.  Our u13’s lost to Manorhamilton in a play-off game in a rain soaked Manorhamilton on Sunday evening last, on a score line of 3-6 to 0-11, again we were down by 5pts at halftime, we fought hard in the second half to draw back level, but despite having chances we just didn’t have the rub of the green to get over the line, we now play in the Shield during the week.  The u15 League is starting next week, please keep an eye on the fixtures.

FUNDRAISER FOR AUGHAVAS COMMUNITY CENTRE – Acorn Players present “loophole” by John McManus in Aughavas Community Centre on Friday 13th April at 8.30pm.  Admission is €10. Tea & refreshments served. Please support.

AUGHAVAS PARISH CONCERT –  Our parish concert will take place on Friday 27th April at 8pm in the Community Centre. Tea & refreshments served. 

MEETING – The next club & executive meeting will take place on Thursday 12th April in the Club rooms at 9pm.  All are welcome.

CLUB CAIRDE APRIL DRAW – The €100 winners were Michael T. Donohoe Carrigallen, Charlotte Mulvey Ballinaglera, Jack Dolan Drumkeeran, Noel Crossan St Marys, Aoife & Ciara Keenan Gortletteragh.  Club winner of €300 was Drumreilly.

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY – Leitrim’s health is your wealth will take place on Wednesday 16th May in the Bush Hotel at 7pm.

Leitrim GAA Strategic Plan – Coiste Chontae Liatroma CLG is in the process of producing a Strategic Development Plan for the next three years.

As part of the consultation process, adult members of the GAA in Leitrim are being asked for their views under a number of headings. Every voice is important and this online survey is an important part of the consultation. So please give your views and opinions. It will take approximately 5 minutes to complete the questionnaire. Your participation in this study is completely voluntary.

Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this survey will be reported only in the aggregate.  If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact CLG Liatroma by email to – developmentofficer.leitrim@gaa.ie

Closing date for online replies is Friday 13 April.

Please click here to complete survey.

Aughnasheelin GAA Club Notes 10/04/2018

Scor Sinsir – Next Saturday, April 14th is a big day for our Club as our Ghrupa Bailead are taking part in the All Ireland Scor Sinseair which is taking place at the Knocknarea Arena in the IT in Sligo  – on Stage are Sheila Murray, Cait Cullen, Shane McNulty, Cormac Sammon and Brendan Sammon  –  we wish them the best of luck.

Lotto Results  –  Nos 2, 12, 19, 25  –  House Draw Noel Sweeney  –  Yearly Ticket  John Flynn and Tori McAnaspie c/o Kerry Meehan, €25 Ross Dooner, Breda Mulligan, Tom Burns, Tony and Majella Gallagher, Aidan Gilheaney c/o Joe McGirl.

Senior League – we played a very strong Glencar Manorhamilton team on Saturday eve in Manorhamilton with them winning the game convincingly.  We play Gortletteragh at home on Sunday next at 12 noon so come along and support the lads.

Comhbhron –  Deepest Sympathy to Robbie and Eileen Boyle and family on the recent death of his brother Jim last week, may he rest in peace.

St Bridgets U 13s played a strong Fenagh team in a very entertaining game on Monday eve both sides played some lovely football with Fenagh winning on the evening.

Leitrim GAA Strategic Plan – Coiste Chontae Liatroma CLG is in the process of producing a Strategic Development Plan for the next three years.

As part of the consultation process, adult members of the GAA in Leitrim are being asked for their views under a number of headings. Every voice is important and this online survey is an important part of the consultation. So please give your views and opinions. It will take approximately 5 minutes to complete the questionnaire. Your participation in this study is completely voluntary.

Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this survey will be reported only in the aggregate.  If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact CLG Liatroma by email to – developmentofficer.leitrim@gaa.ie

Closing date for online replies is Friday 13 April.

Please click here to complete survey.

Eslin GAA Club Notes 10/04/2018

Lotto – Results for 5/4/18. Numbers drawn were 7, 10, 14, 19. No jackpot winner. Lucky dip winners were Gerry Mc Loughlin Mohill, Helen Bohan Eslin, Tom Mc Keon Cloone, George Booth Mohill. Next weeks draw is in Carrolls. Jackpot is €11,500.

League – We had our first defeat of the league on Sunday against Manorhamilton, losing by 3 points. Our next game is Aughavas on Saturday at 7pm in Eslin.

The Field – The very popular film ‘The Field’ was played out by the Eslin Dramatic Group over three nights last week. Huge crowds attended every night. It was very professionally performed and really enjoyable. Well done to everyone who took part and all the organisers on the nights.

Leitrim GAA Strategic Plan – Coiste Chontae Liatroma CLG is in the process of producing a Strategic Development Plan for the next three years.

As part of the consultation process, adult members of the GAA in Leitrim are being asked for their views under a number of headings. Every voice is important and this online survey is an important part of the consultation. So please give your views and opinions. It will take approximately 5 minutes to complete the questionnaire. Your participation in this study is completely voluntary.

Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this survey will be reported only in the aggregate.  If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact CLG Liatroma by email to – developmentofficer.leitrim@gaa.ie

Closing date for online replies is Friday 13 April.

Please click here to complete survey.

Glencar/Manorhamilton GAA Club Notes 10/04/2018

European Boxing Championships – Best of luck to our club player Dearbhla Rooney who travels to Italy this weekend to compete in the U18 Flyweight European Boxing Championships. It is a fantastic achievement for Dearbhla, her family and the Sean McDermott Boxing Club to compete at an international level and testament to their hard work and effort.

Lidl All Ireland Post Primary School Junior C Final – Best of luck to St Clare’s Comprehensive School Junior Girls team who compete in the All Ireland Final this weekend. The club has plenty of representation on the panel of players who take on Cork opposition St Mary’s High School Midleton in the decider in Duggan Park, Ballinasloe, Co Galway at 3pm on Sunday. Supporters are asked to note there is no parking at the grounds so get there early to find parking. Programmes will be available to purchase on the day, €2 each. We wish our representatives and the entire panel and management team the very best of luck.

Senior League – Our Seniors made it two wins from two with a comprehensive home win against Aughnasheelin in Boggaun on Saturday evening. They will be hoping to continue their winning ways as they travel to Aughawillan this Saturday evening for a 7pm throw in. Best of luck to the team and management. Please support.

Division 2 and 3 League – Well done to our Junior team who defeated Eslin on a scoreline of 2-13 to 2-10 in Round 3 of the Division 3 League. Our Division 2 team came out the wrong side of a 2-18 to 4-13 scoreline losing by the minimum in what was a hugely entertaining game of football. Next up for the lads is an away fixture versus Cloone this Sunday at 12 noon with the Division 3 team away on the same day to Carrigallen at 2.30. Please support the team and management.

U13 Boys – Well done to this fine group of footballers who produced a brilliant performance full of heart to record an excellent victory over a gallant St Joseph’s side in the U13 15aside League play-off in Boggaun on Sunday evening. This 3-6 to 0-11 victory earned them a semi-final league spot against Mohill on Thursday evening at 6.30 in Mohill. Please show your support for our underage talent. Good luck to Adrian, Kenneth and the boys.

U17 Boys – Congratulations to our U17 team managed by Ronan Haslette and Gerry Hickey who were victorious over Dromahair on Saturday in the Division 2 Shield Final played in St Osnat’s. It was a terrific game with both teams playing an exciting brand of football with Manor pulling away in the end to win 2-12 to 3-6. Team captain Will Whelan was presented with the Shield by the Chairperson of Coiste na nÓg Liatroma, Gerry Gallogly. Well done again to Ronan, Gerry and all the team.

Wedding Bells
Congrats to former ladies club secretary Mary Coyle and her husband Jeffrey Cogan who tied the knot last Saturday in St Clare’s Church Manorhamilton. We wish them and their families health and happiness for the future

Senior & Intermediate Ladies
Well done to our Senior ladies side who recorded a win over St Josephs in Boggaun on Sunday morning. In an extremely tight encounter throughout the girls secured a four point win in their first game on the new pitch. Next up for the ladies is an away tie against Aughawillan in two weeks time. Best wishes for a speedy recovery are extended to Club Player Karen Connolly who suffered a hand injury in this game. Unfortunately in the second game of the day our Division 2 side suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of Oughteragh Gaels. Next up for the Division 2 side is an away fixture against Fenagh, again in two weeks time.

U14 girls – Well done to our 14 girls team who defeated Dromahair in Boggaun on Saturday morning last. Next up for the girls is an away tie to Keeldra Gaels – date and time still to be confirmed.

U12 Girls – Training for this group of players takes place every Saturday morning at 9am at St Clares NS Astro. Contact Brendan McLaughlin for further information.

Senior Hurlers – Good luck to our Senior hurlers who play Naomh Eoin in Kent Park this Sunday at 12 noon in the Dermot Molloy Hurling League. Please show your support to the team.

Boggaun Pitch – Our new pitch hosted no less than 7 games over Saturday and Sunday. Special thanks to the people who prepared the facilities for the weekend. It will take a well-deserved rest this weekend and training for all teams continues in the Bee Park with bookings for training and matches for both venues to be arranged through Patrick McMorrow.

Sympathy – The Club wishes to express its condolences to the following families who were recently bereaved. Ciaran and Ann McGriskin and the McGriskin family following the passing of Pat McGriskin, Kiltyclogher, the Brady Family, Buggaun following the passing of John Brady Junior and the family of the late Annie Foley, Main Street, Kinlough. May They Rest In Peace.

Lotto – Our recent Lotto Draw took place in Killasnett Co-Op on 4/4/18. Numbers drawn 13, 16, 22, 28. There was no winner of the jackpot of €3,325. Five consolation prizes of €30 went to Luke Sweeney, Rossinver (Yearly Ticket), Tommy McEnroy, Rossinver, Gerry Maguire, Carrick Road and Mickey Weissman, Larkfield. Many thanks for your continued support.

Club Membership – Club membership is now over-due. Any players still to pay must do so immediately. Club supporters are invited to join. Rates for the year U10 Girls & Boys and U11 Boys (non-competitive grades) – €30 for 1st child & remaining family members at these two age groups €20, U12-U18 Girls – €40, U13-U18 Boys – €40, Adult Players – €80 and Non Playing Club Members €30.

Club Academy – Our Club Academy for U7s, U9s and U11’s continues on Friday nights. Venue is weather dependent and will be notified to parents and posted on our Facebook page. €2 each or €5 max per family. New players are joining every week so feel free to bring your children along to join in the fun and games.

Leitrim GAA Strategic Plan – Coiste Chontae Liatroma CLG is in the process of producing a Strategic Development Plan for the next three years.

As part of the consultation process, adult members of the GAA in Leitrim are being asked for their views under a number of headings. Every voice is important and this online survey is an important part of the consultation. So please give your views and opinions. It will take approximately 5 minutes to complete the questionnaire. Your participation in this study is completely voluntary.

Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this survey will be reported only in the aggregate.  If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact CLG Liatroma by email to – developmentofficer.leitrim@gaa.ie

Closing date for online replies is Friday 13 April.

Please click here to complete survey.

St Mary’s Kiltoghert GAA Club Notes 06/04/2018

RESULTS – Well done to our U17’s who beat Ballinamore SOH at home on Saturday afternoon and to our U13 (15) team who had a great win over Ballinamore on Thursday evening.  Unfortunately, our Seniors and Division 3 teams did not continue the winning streak and were both beaten at the weekend by Mohill and Drumkeerin respectively.

RESULTS – Congratulations to our U14 girls team and management on a good win over Dromahair on Thursday evening.  Please keep an eye on Facebook for next fixture.

FIXTURES

Wednesday 04th April:

John McCartin Newtowngore Engineering Under 17 League Division 1:

Allen Gaels V’s St. Mary’s at 6.30pm in Allen Gaels.

Saturday 07th April:

Dunne Bar Division 1 League:

St. Mary’s V’s Fenagh ST Caillins at 6.30pm in Páirc Naomh Mhuire.

Sunday 08th April

Swan Bar ACL Division 3:

St. Mary’s V’s Gortletteragh at12 noon in Páirc Naomh Mhuire.

UNDERAGE ACADEMY-  INDOOR GAELIC FOOTBALL continues in the Sports Complex on Saturday at the following times:

U8/U10 Girls from 10am-11am

U12 Girls from 11am-12pm

U7 boys and girls from 12pm-1pm.Please keep an eye on Facebook for further details.

U9 boys continue Sunday from 6.30pm to 7.30pm while U11 training for boys continues at 7.30pm to 8.30pm on Sunday.

Please come along & spread the word among friends. New members very welcome.

LEAGUE FINALS TRIP – Some of our underage boys were lucky enough to get to Croke Park for the League Finals.  They had a wonderful day out and were a credit to themselves, their families and our club.  Thanks to all who made this trip possible for the boys.

LOTTO – This week’s Lotto results will be published on Facebook and Twitter. Play our Smart Lotto on line by clicking on http://bit.ly/StMarysKiltoghert Tickets cost €2 or you can enter a yearly lotto at a discounted rate of €80 which enters you into 52 draws. The Jackpot currently stands at €10,000.

MEMBERSHIP – Please ensure that you have your membership paid, if you have not already done so you can get a form from your relevant coach, complete and return with payment.

CÚL CAMP 2018 – This years Cúl Camp will take place in Páirc Naomh Mhuire from Monday 02nd to Friday 06th July.  The camp is open to girls and boys age 6-13 years. Online registration is now open at www.kellogsculcamps.gaa.ie

BABY JOY – Congratulations and best wishes to John and Catherine Diffley on the birth of their beautiful daughter Kate, a little sister for Eoin and Aaron.

Bornacoola GAA Club Notes 06/04/2018

This is Your Life – Our thanks to everyone who supported our This is Your Life night in Lough Rynn on Easter Saturday night. Sean Mc Gowan and Declan Bohan were those who received the Red Book treatment and we thank them and their families for their participation. The night would not have been possible without the huge range of guests who travelled from near and far. Thanks also to Lough Rynn for hosting the night, to those who performed on stage including the O’Neill School of Dancing, Shannon Healy, Bríd Sullivan and Rachel Mallon, and to the as ever incomparable Tommy Moran who filled the Eamon Andrew’s role with his usual aplomb. It was the third time in the last 5 years that Tommy has compered on our behalf – he is a true legend of both Leitrim and the GAA. To Martina Hackett and the Finance team who put so much effort into delivering a hugely professional night and finally to the sponsors of our raffle prizes for the halftime draw – winners were;  Siobhan Mulligan, Lorraine Bohan, Mary Faughnan, John Campbell, Alison Mc Keon, Deirdre Faughnan, Gerry Kilraine, Aoide Mallon, Rachel Mallon and Ivy Body.

Dunnes Bar Division 2 – The Senior team got their competitive season underway on Saturday last when Dromahair were the visitors to Dromod. The North Leitrim men were in control for most of the game and led by four points at halftime. In the second half, Bornacoola cut the gap to just two points midway through, and it looked like a tight finish was in store. However, a series of unanswered points ensured it was the visitors who would leave with the win, and despite a late Damian Moran goal for the Bors, Dromahair were worthy 0-15 to 1-8 victors. Team on duty was Conor Hackett, Damian Mc Guinness, Jason Conroy, Brian Duffy, Mervyn Howard, Conor Mc Cauley (0-1), David Mulligan, Alan Croghan, Gary Mc Closkey, Cian Mallon, Sean Mc Keon (0-2), Kevin Mulligan, Robert O Beirne, Damian Moran (1-4) and Ronan Mulligan. Subs used were: Ollie Vaughan (0-1), Liam Mulligan and Kevin Shanley. This Saturday we play Annaduff in Dromod at 6.30pm in our second league game in Division 2.

Newtowngore Engineering Minors – Rinn Gaels finished the league off in style with a good 5-16 to 4-4 victory over Dromahair on Saturday last to qualify for the Minor semi-final which takes place this Saturday against Drumkeerin at 12noon – venue to be confirmed (see Leitrim GAA website)

Ladies Football – The Bornacoola/St Marys girls played their second match of the 2018 League season on Sunday morning last as they made the long early morning trip to take on a strong Dromahair second team in picturesque Glencar. Following a most competitive match which swayed from end to end, it was the home side which took the spoils of victory with three points to spare at full time. Final score: Dromahair 4-9 Bornacoola/St Mary’s 5-3. The girls are out again on Sunday morning next as they host Aughawillan in Dromod at 11am. On duty on Sunday morning last were Caroline Guckian, Jasmine Maye, Cora McCauley, Emily Reynolds, Hannah Reynolds, Lorraine Guckian, Enya Guckian, Kasey Bruen, Allison McKeon, Aisling Leahy, Sara Crowe, Rachel McGarry, Sarah Reynolds, Kelly Howard, Lisa Guckian, Hannah Bird, Ellen Woods and Tanya Boyle.

U2 Ticket Competition – The Club are currently running a draw for two tickets to see U2 in the 3Arena in Dublin on November 6th next. Tickets for the draw are just €10 each and you can enter on our website www.bornacoola.gaa.ie/home/u2-ticket-fundraiser

Sympathy – The sympathies of the Club are extended to the Mahon family, Aughnahanshun, on the passing of former Bornacoola player Michael in London last week. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé.

Bornacoola Orcas – Four years ago, former Bornacoola Footballer Derek DiggerMan Duignan, set up the Bornacoola Orcas touch Rugby team in Evan’s Head in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales (Australia). We’re delighted to report that the Orca’s won their first Grand Final last week wearing the Black and Amber with pride in the final. Unfortunately, the DiggerMan himself was unable to take the field for the big day, as an earlier Rugby injury meant he had not played enough games to be eligible for the final. As they say, the more things change, the more they stay the same!! Well done to Derek and his team and we hope to see you back in Ireland soon.

First Aid – In conjunction with Leitrim Sports Partnership we plan to run a first aid course in Bornacoola clubhouse on this Saturday, 7th of April. There are a maximum of 10 places available. Please confirm if you are interested by contacting Suzanne Maguire on 087 3898205 or Trevor Howard on 087 8677206.

Barna Recycling U-13 League – Our U13 players continued their league campaign with Gortletteragh on Thursday evening as they faced Fenagh in an away fixture. On a miserable evening for football Fenagh threatened to run riot with a blistering start to the game, but the lads dug deep and fought hard to make it into a competitive game.

Team David Doyle, Luke McManus, Nathan Ryan, Jonathan Boyle, George Glaze, Tommy Reen, Noah McNulty, Matthew Davis, Adam Reen, Riaghan Ward, Ryan Fanning, Jack Reynolds, Jack Gannon, Oisin Maguire and Senan Woods.
 

 

 

Carrigallen GAA Club Notes 06/04/2018

Lotto results – No jackpot winner.  The jackpot is €8,800, Numbers were 4, 7, 16, and 25. The €50 winners were Peter Mimnagh, Moyne, Shauna Cooke, Gortermone, Conal Harte, 18 club and Jerry W, Rossan c/o Cathal Sheridan. Lotto draw in Eugene Reillys Saturday night St Josephs team on duty. 
2018 Dunnes Bar D2 – Our Senior travelled to Kinlough Sunday morning to play Melvin Gaels. After a good sporting game, Carrigallen ran out winners.We would like to thank Melvin Gaels for the refreshments after the game, well done to team and management.The senior play Allen Gaels on Saturday evening and our Junior play Allen Gaels Sunday morning Good look to both team
Barna Recycling U13’s – St Josephs U13s played two games during the past week. First up was Dromahaire in Aughavas on Tuesday evening. Our lads were very slow to get going in the first half and went in at halftime three points down. As the second half went on they raised their game considerably and ended up winning on a scoreline of 6-11 to 4-04. The final scoreline flattered our lads a little as it was only in the last seven or eight minutes that they pulled clear of a determined Dromahaire team. This win meant that if they could win the last regular league game that they would qualify for the league semi-final. Leitrim Gaels were our opponents in the final round game in Leitrim Village on Good Friday evening. This was a tightly fought encounter between two evenly matched sides. Leitrim Gaels had wind advantage in the first half and the St Josephs lads started the game very well but were unable to turn possession into scores and conceded a few scores just before the break to leave the halftime score Leitrim Gaels 1-3  St Joseph’s 0-2. A slow start to the second half saw Leitrim Gaels extend their lead before St Joseph’s exploded back into the game with a flurry of well-taken scores which saw our lads go in front for the first time. It was breathless, end to end football for the remainder of the game and by the time the referee blew the final whistle, Leitrim Gaels were victors by the minimum margin on a final scoreline of Leitrim Gaels 4-5 St Josephs 1-13. We now await results of other games to see if we may have done enough to reach the semi-finals. Congratulations to both teams on producing a thrilling game of football for the spectators present.

St Joseph’s squad for both games was Fionnan Harte, Ben Harte, Cian Nolan, Padraig Maguire, Jack Mc Intyre, Eanna Mc Namara, Kevin Doherty, Kalum Mc Loughlin, Liam Mc Intyre, Harry Wilson, Darren Shortt, Matthew Mc Cabe, Kian Mc Hugh, Joey Mc Brien, Gary Mitchell, Tommy Kearney, Conor Downes, Gavin Gallogly, Conor Shortt.

Aughnasheelin GAA Club Notes 06/04/2018

Easter Draw  –  Comhghairdeas to all our winners in our very successful draw –
 
1st Prize  €3,000   –  Gordon Hughes Ballinamore
2nd Prize €1,000  –  Sponsored Ossie An Bhanc  Peter Prior Derrada
3rd Prize  €   500  –  Andy & Kitty Scollan Drumcong
4th Prize   €  100  –  Sponsored Ballinamore Cabs Mickey Prior Aughawillan
5th Prize   €  100  –  Karen O’Reilly Drumreilly
6th Prize   €  100  –  Pat Mulvey Ck on Shannon
7th Prize   €  100  –  Ben Houston Drumreilly
8th Prize   €  100     Tom Slattery & Jackie McHugh Tesco Ck
                                 
 A sincere thank you to everyone who supported our Draw – to all who bought ticéidi and to all our ticket sellers who put in a big effort over the last few weeks to make it successful – the funds raised go towards running our Club for the year ahead.
 
Dunnes Bar Division 1 – On the playing field we got the season off to  good start with our game with Drumkeerin played at home in front of a big crowd on Saturday eve – the game started at a blistering pace with Fintan Fitzpatrick getting his name on the scoreboard first with a great point -Drumkeerin took over and scored 2  with out reply – Achadh ná Síleann settled downand both teams played some good football – at half time the scoe was 2 6 to 5 points leaving Achadh na Sileann with alot of work to do in the second half bit by bit we got back into the game and picked off some nice scores with just  a few points between the teams Achadh na Sileann were awarded a penalty which was well taken by Barry McWeeney and from there we kept pegging away and game ended on a scoreline of 113 to 2 8 – it was a well deserved 2 point win for Achadh na Sileann.  Our 2 debutants to Senior Football Aaron Hoare and Ciaran Cullen left there mark with both of them getting their names on the scoreboard – also good to see Cathal Egan back playing also.  Team on the evening Dean Flanagan, Cormac Sammon, Paddy McManus,  Wayne Gilgunn, Paul Earley, Sean McWeeney, Ciaran Cullen, Barry McWeeney, Aaron Hoare, Niall Mulvanerty, Fintan Fitzpatrick, Brendan Mulvey ,Gavin McWeeney, Ben McGirl, Fergal Earley – Subs used Gavin Sammon, Cathal Egan, Sean Mahon  – Scorers  Fintan Fitzpatrick 8  points Barry McWeeney 1 1  Ciaran Cullen 2 pts     Aaron Hoare 1 pt, Gavin Sammon 1 pt.
 
Net Lotto Draw Sunday night April 8th in Priors Bar with a Jackpot of €5,300 so make sure to have your ticket in the Drum.

Ballinamore Sean O Heslin’s GAA Club Notes 06/04/2018

Dunnes Bar ACL Division 1 – It was a great start to the league for the seniors with a good performance against Leitrim Gaels on a beautiful evening in the Pairc. The lads were always in control despite the contentious early sending off of Shane Moran in the first half. With the reduction to 14, the lads continued to play some excellent football and led by a score of 0:7 to 0:4 at halftime. Ballinamore again started well in the second half and remained in control with some excellent long range shooting with Niall McGovern scoring a couple of wonderful points to help kill off the Gaels fight back. The final score was Ballinamore 0:13 Leitrim Gaels 0:11. Next up is Gaeil na Meilge on Saturday at 1830 in the Pairc. 

New Referees – Good news for the club is that two club members have completed the course for new referees. Darren Reynolds and Brian Beirne will be taking up the whistle at matches shortly. It is some time since anyone from the club has taken up refereeing. Go n-éirí go geal leis an mbeirt acu

Dunnes Bar ACL Division 2 – Our Division two team started their campaign against Cloone at the weekend and were narrowly defeated by a score off 2:08 to 1:09. Next up is Gaeil na Meilge on Sunday at 1200 in the Pairc

Newtowngore Engineering U17 League – It was a busy week for the u17 with first up a game against Allen Gaels followed by a match against St Mary’s. The lads continued their good form with a win first on  Wednesday in  Drumshanbo to add to last weeks draw against Fenagh with the final score Ballinamore 1-15, Allen Gaels  1-08
Team Ryan Morris,  Eoghan Shanley,  Danny Smyth,  James Creamer,  Francis McGovern,  Barry McWeeney,  Tom Prior (0-06),  Senan Harte(0-01)  Euan McManus,  James Honeyman,  Paul Moran(0-04),  Mark McCaffrey,  Sean Christy(1-03).Subs: Michael Mckiernan(0-01) for Mark McCaffrey. Conan McCarthy for Euan Mcmanus,  Ciallian Murphy,  Aaron McBrien. Next up was the match against St Mary’s . in the park on Saturday morning. After a tough battle, we came away on the wrong side of a 3-10 to 1-11 scoreline.  Team Paul Moran, Danny Smyth,  Eoghan Shanley, Seamus Wisley,  James Creamer,  Francis McGovern,  Barry McWeeney,  Tom Prior,  Senan Harte, James Honeyman,  Dillon Beirne, Euan McManus,  Michael Mckiernan,  Sean Christy,  Conan McCarthy. Subs: Mark McCaffrey and Ciallian Murphy. Our next game is Wednesday at 6.30 in Mohill.

Barna Recycling U13 League – Our u13s were defeated on Thursday last by a much more experienced St Marys side. The game was even enough at halftime with the scoreline 2.2 to 3 in favour of the home side. The second half saw St Marys take control of the game, but fair play to our lads they never gave up and fought right to the end. A Few goal chances presented themselves but unfortunately for us we were unable to convert. It ended on a scoreline of 5.13 to 5, one which did not show a true reflection of the lads’ efforts. Darragh Gavin, Michael McBrien, Dessie Wisely, Neill Sweeney, Cathal McCarthy, Michael Keegan, Paul Honeyman, Naoise McManus, Rian McManus, Harry Prior, Louis Quinn, Cian McGovern, Gavin Darcy, Tommy Smith, Colum Gartland, Kaylon Murray.

Leitrim GAA Coaching – Leitrim Coaching and game are seeking to recruit additional coaches to join our existing academy coaching teams at u14,15,16 and 17 grades. We feel this is a great opportunity for ambitious coaches to become involved and gain experience working with intercountry squads. Coaches who feel they would like to get involved are asked to contact County coaching officer Hughie Clinton (083-8575304) or County games manager Thomas Keenan (087-6591049) and will need to have completed the award 1 youth/adult coaching course, the safeguarding 1 (code of ethics) course and be Garda vetted through the GAA

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 02/04/2018 – Numbers Drawn No’s 5 6 4 1 0 3 7 2

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

House Draw Aodhan Mac Samhrain

Kindly sponsored Sponsored 1: Marge McLoughlin. Spons 2 Michael Brady

€40 each – Patsy Creamer, Lahard. Joe Mc Cabe, Cloone. Padraic Mulvey, Aughnasheelin. Adrian Smith, High St.

Next week’s draw takes place in Jackie’s with a jackpot of €4000