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Congratulations to both teams who reached the 13-a-side league final and who provided us with a very exciting and one to remember game last Wednesday evening in Leitrim Gaels Community Field.

It was agreed after a request was made that the final be played as an 11-a-side final as a result of injuries to two players from Garadice Gaels Mark Plunkett and Dylan Mimna and the first half with the wind at their backs saw Garadice Gaels the stronger of the two teams. Conor Gaffney was excellent in attack while Declan Flanagan and Fergal McTague played crucial roles in ensuring Garadice Gaels took full advantage of the wind as they opened up an eight point lead.

Garadice Gaels took the lead in the fourth minute with a point from Conor Gaffney after good play from Declan Flanagan. They went on to get another point when a free taken by Gaffney broke to Fergal McTague who ensured them of a point. Their third point was scored when Declan Flanagan made a great catch in midfield before driving forward to score the point himself.

St Francis struggled in the early stages of the game and their first point was scored when Diarmuid McKiernan converted a free but Garadice Gaels went on to score the first goal of the game by Conor Gaffney. However St Francis hit back with two points from Wayne Reynolds and John Crawford. However, the final ten minutes of the half was dominated by Garadice Gaels who looked more eager and took advantage of the wind when points were scored by Michael Prior followed by three converted points by Conor Gaffney and then went on to score an excellent point to give his side a 1-8 to 0-3 half-time lead.

With an eight point lead it seemed an impossible task for St Francis but as the second half progressed St Francis went up a gear and the first point of the half was scored by Shane Walsh and that was quickly followed by a Diarmuid McKiernan free. With six points still between the teams and 15 minutes left on the clock it seemed it was going to be Garadice Gaels final especially whenÓgoalkeeper Darragh McNiff made an outstanding save to deny McKiernan a goal after great play from Niall Sorohan and Wayne Reynolds.

St Francis reduced the lead to 5 five points with 10 minutes of the game remaining after Diarmuid McKiernan converted a free and within two minutes Wayne Reynolds and Diarmuid McKiernan scored two more points which meant that only a goal separated the teams with eight minutes to go. In the sixth minute of injury time St Francis were awarded a penalty which Diarmuid McKiernan scored which levelled the game. St Francis launched one final attack resulting in Diarmuid McKiernan being fouled by Rory McTague who was then issued with his second yellow card. Diarmuid McKiernan went on to convert the free which was the last score of the game and it ensured their one point lead. Final score was St Francis 1-9, Garadice Gaels 1-8.

St Francis

Kevin Moran, Padraig Clarke, Kevin Moran, Kyle Flynn, Shane Walsh (0-1), Alan McTigue, Brian Moran, John Crawford (0-1), Niall Sorohan, Wayne Reynolds (0-2), Diarmuid McKiernan (1-5),

Sub: Luke Bradley for McTigue (48 mins)

Garadice Gaels

Darragh McNiff, Donal McCabe, Pierce Dolan, Killian Lavin, Ronan Maxwell, Rory McTague, Fergal McTague (0-1), Ciaran O’Hehir, Declan Flanagan (0-1), Micheal Prior (0-1), Conor Gaffney (1-5),

Sub: Adam Kearns for O’Hehir (49 mins)

Referee: Michael Clancy

13-May-13 by Gerri Mulhern – PRO – Coiste na nÓg

05-May-13 by Gerri Mulhern – PRO – Coiste na nÓg

Minor 13-a-side League Final

St Francis v Garadice Gaels

Wednesday, 1st May at 7pm

Venue: Leitrim Gaels pitch

30-Apr-13 by Gerri Mulhern – PRO – Coiste na nÓg

Congratulations to both Ballinamore SOH and Carrigallan for reaching the under 14 13-a-side final after both teams worked extremely hard to get there but it was Ballinamore who emerged winners in the U14 13-a-side league final with Barry McGovern, Tom Prior and Conor McGrath playing a significant role in their sides victory.

It has to be noted that even though Ballinamore were deserving winners, Carrigallan played their part in what was a very enjoyable game. Colm Kiernan, Jamie Manus and Owen Connolly did their best to keep Carrigallan in the game but unfortunately as the game went on it was clear to see that Ballinamore would not be beaten with the final score Ballinamore SOH 8-05 Carrigallen 3-05

Ballinamore SOH

Jack Gallogly, John Conway, Nathan McCartin, Edvinus Mattadus, Mark Maguire, Dara Gleason, Cathal McHugh, Barry McGovern (5-2), Tomas Darcy, Christopher Maguire, Conor McGrath (1-1), Tom Prior (1-2), Sean Christie.

Subs used: Danny Smith (1-0), Stephen Flynn, Aaron McBrien, Joe Sweeney

Carrigallen

Andrew Hession, Jack Lynch, Eoin Kenny, Thomas Fisher, Ciaran Kenny (1-1), Philip O’Rourke, Sarunus Zenkovas, Colm Kieran (0-2), Evan O’Connell, Jamie Manus (2-1), Larry Reilly, Owen Connolly (0-1), Niall O’Rourke,

Subs used: Jack McManus, David Rawle

Referee: Gerry Gallogly

19-Apr-13 by Gerri Mulhern – PRO – Coiste na nÓg

2013 KELLOGG’S GAA CÚL CAMPS LAUNCHED AT CROKE PARK 

GAELIC GAMES CONTINUE TO TOP THE POPULARITY POLL WITH PARENTS IN IRELAND 

Gaelic games continue to top the poll as the most popular sports played by Irish children, with seventy seven per cent playing either football (44%) or hurling/camogie (33%), according to a survey commissioned by Kellogg’s to celebrate the launch of the 2013 Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps. 

The popularity of Gaelic games among Irish parents is reaffirmed by the fact that 42% of those surveyed, plan to send their children to a Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp, in 2013.  Over 82,000 children took part in the Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps in 2012 – a six per cent increase on the previous year. Having fun (30%) and value for money (25%) are the two most important factors parents consider when choosing a summer camp for their children. 85% of parents surveyed believed that the Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps represent ‘good value for money’.

Speaking at the launch of the 2013 Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps,  GAA President, Liam ÓNéill said: “Kellogg’s came on board as the title sponsor of the GAA Cúl Camps in 2012 and this has been a tremendously successful partnership, to date.  Kellogg’s support in 2012 delivered phenomenal results with Cúl Camps attendances up 6% on 2011.” 

Speaking at the launch, Kellogg’s Managing Director, Jim McNeill said: “At Kellogg’s we are committed to partnerships which support communities, enhance skills and deliver value for money for hard pressed consumers. We are delighted that our support of the GAA Cúl Camps has encouraged greater participation and we are committed to continuing this support in 2013, so that more Irish families can enjoy the Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp experience.” 

Promotional packs of Kellogg’s Corn Flakes and Kellogg’s Rice Krispies will feature a unique code, which can be used online by parents to receive a €5 discount off the €55 fee for the 2013 Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps. The unique codes will be printed on the inside of promotional packs, available in stores from April to August 2013. One code can be used per child, per registration, to avail of the €5 discount. Parents, simply log on to www.gaa.ie/kelloggsculcamps to avail of this discount. Further discounts are available to families that register more than one child for a 2013 Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp, making them one of the most affordable national summer camps.

Kelloggs GAA Cúl Camps provide boys and girls – between the ages of 6 and 13 – with an action-packed and fun-filled week of activity which revolves around maximising enjoyment and learning the skills of Gaelic Games. The camps are structured so that a different aspect of the game is worked on each day and children can put into practice what they have learned.  Over one thousand camps will take place in communities all over Ireland during July and August with 2,100 voluntary coaches giving over 30,000 hours of coaching to young children.

Speaking at the launch, Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps Champion, Padraic Joyce added: “I am delighted to get involved with the Cúl Camps programme this year, while there were no such camps in my day, I have mentored and coached at camps in my own club, Killererin, and I have seen how childrens’ skills can dramatically improve with expert coaching delivered in a safe and fun atmosphere. 

Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp Champions, Pádraic Joyce, Stephen O’Neill, Ursula Jacob, Noel McGrath, Louise Galvin and Rory O’Carroll attended the launch in Croke Park today.

18-Apr-13 by Colette Fox – PRO

Last Saturday evening in Ballyhaunis a very strong Mayo team dominated from the beginning and Leitrim struggled for long periods in the game.

Mayo got off to a flying start and had scored 8 points in the first 22 minutes, Liam Irwin for Mayo scored a goal and a point in this period while Padraig Pendergast hit over twice with Liam Noone (free) and Michael Plunkett adding a point each.

It was in the 24^th minute before Leitrim eventually got their first score with a point from Michael Clancy but Mayo went on to increase their lead with points from Plunkett, Ronan Carolan and Irwin (free) to put the home-side ahead by 1-8 to 0-1 at half time.

Three minutes into the second half Mayo increased their lead with a point from Ronan Carolan which was soon followed by a free scored by Conor Gaffney giving Leitrim their 2^nd point in the game. Leitrim were unfortunate not to have scored a goal by sub Daire Farrell who drove a 38^th minute goal chance wide. Two minutes later Leitrim scored their third point in the game by Shane McGowan and after that Mayo took complete control for the last 20 minutes of the game when hitting four points without reply. Pendergast added two points, sub Cian Hanley getting one and a free scored by Liam Irwin in the 58^th minute.

Next Saturday Leitrim will face table leaders Galway in Pairc Sean MacDiarmad in their last game in the Connacht Minor League Campaign. This will be a tough game for them as I am sure confidence is low after the game last Saturday so it would be great and very much appreciated if you would come out and get behind the team so we can put it up to Galway.  

Leitrim

Stephen McPartland, Philip Dolan, Enda Fowley, Shane McGowan (0-1), David Mulvey, Aaron McLoughlin, Rory McTague, Kevin McWeeney, Cathal Keegan, Shane Doonan, Cathal McCauley, Evan Ward, Conor Dolan, Michael Clancy (0-1), Conor Gaffney (0-1),

Subs: Daire Farrell for McCauley (25 mins), Darren Kenny for McPartland (HT), Dean McGovern for Dolan (41 mins), Conor Moran for Ward (45 mins), Luke Murphy for Doonan (48 mins)

Mayo

Matthew Flanagan, Kieran McNally, Fintan Canavan, Eddie Doran, Michael Hall, Eamon O’Malley, Sean Conlan, Daragh Bourke, Padraig Pendergast (0-5), Tommy Waldron, Michael Plunkett (0-1), Stephen Burke, Ronan Carolan (0-2), Liam Irwin (1-3), Liam Noone (0-1).

Subs: Conor Beirne for Plunkett (HT), David Kenny for McNally (39 mins), Paul Kelly for Bourke (44 mins), Cian Hanley (0-1) for Noone (48 mins), Conor Loftus for Waldron (54 mins)

Referee: Ciaran McGovern (Sligo)

12-Apr-13 by Gerri Mulhern – PRO – Coiste na nÓg