LEITRIM MAINTAIN UNBEATEN RECORD IN FR. MANNING CUP
Matchday Team and Squad
Leitrim V Roscommon – Electric Ireland Connacht Minor Championship Round 3
Date: 28.04.2023
Time: 7pm
Venue: Dr Hyde Park
1. Seán Carolan-Morris Gaeil na Meilge
2. Oran Foley Gaeil na hAilne
3. Eanna Mc Namara Naomh Seosamh
4. Kyle Russell Eanach Dubh
5. Dessie Wisley Gaeil Mac Diarmada
6. Daire Gardiner Naomh Muire Cill Tochairt
7. Bailey Mc Bride Gleann an Chairte Cluainín
8. Dara Greenan Naomh Cailin Fíonach
9. James Gilheaney Naomh Caílin Fionach
10. Colm Mc Loughlin Naomh Caílin Fionach
11. Paul Honeyman Gaeil Mac Diarmada
12. Adam Gethins Naomh Padraig Droim Dhá Thiar
13. Brian Keaney Naomh Muire Cill Tochairt
14. Joshua Maye Naomh Muire Cill Tochairt
15. Ruairi O’Rourke Naomh Caílin Fionach
16. Liam Crowe Naomh Muire Cill Tochairt
17. Frankie Cullen Gaeil Liatroma
18. Josh Mc Namee Gaeil Liatroma
19. David Liu Doyle Gaeil na Reanna
20. Aaron Gardiner Naomh Muire Cill Tochairt
21. Cormac Moran Naomh Brid
22. Jack Kelly Gleannan Chairte Cluainín
23. Senan Bohan Naomh Muire Cill Tochairt
24. Joey Mc Brien Naomh Seosamh
25. Cian Reynolds Naomh Muire Cill Tochairt
26. Noah Mc Nulty Gaeil na Reanna
27. Fionn Curly Gaeil Liatroma
28. Gavin Gallagher Droim Caorthainn
29. Daire Shannon Naomh Muire Cill Tochairt
30. Niall Stenson Naomh Muire Cill Toghairt
Management Team
Bainisteoir Karl Foley
Roghnóiri Mal Guckian, Barry Greaney Donal Scollan
GK Coach Cormac Haslem
S and C James Mitchell, Niall Brady
Kit man/Stats Gary Morris
Physio Ronan O’Rourke
Video Analysis Ray Greenan
Maor Uisce Cormac Haslem, Barry Greaney
The preparation, dedication, and effort put in by all concerned in the run-up to this game was supposed to cumulatively lead to a win and a place in the Connacht semi-final. It wasn’t to be, unfortunately, and we heartily congratulate New York on a historic victory. Their scenes of unbridled joy were in sharp contrast to the desolation felt by our lads at the final whistle. New York have many years of ‘what might have been’ since they first entered the Connacht SFC in 1999, and last Saturday, their long wait for a victory came to an end. We wish them the best of luck in less than two weeks as they prepare to take on Sligo in the Connacht semi-final.
We look forward to the Tailteann Cup, which commences on May 13/14, and we implore anybody with an interest in the promotion of these young lads to maintain positivity over the next number of weeks. It is easy to be critical, and positive criticism is always welcome. Some of what has been posted in the aftermath of last Saturday night makes for difficult reading and, dare I say it, has been made with little thought for those on the receiving end. The pen is mightier than the sword so always bear in mind that our players are dedicated and exemplary young men who give up huge chunks of their time and make tremendous sacrifices in pursuit of an amateur sport that is supposed to be for everybody’s enjoyment. It goes without saying that our team management left no stone unturned and did their utmost to have the lads primed for the match.
All we lost on Saturday night last was a mere game of football. We are very proud of them all as indeed we’re certain are their parents and all the family members associated with them.
Beidh lá eile. Liatroim Abú.
CLARE 1-9 LEITRIM 3-16


Leitrim V Sligo
Travel safely and enjoy the game.
Wexford lost to Laois in the last round in Portlaoise on a scoreline of 1-13 to 1-8. Laois are everybody’s favourites to get promoted so the Wexford performance was a good one away from home. At home they will be very difficult to beat. Wexford consider themselves to be a Division 3 team.
Wexford v Leitrim is never easy. It is seven years (2016) since Leitrim last played Wexford in Wexford.
Leitrim v Wexford 20th March 2022- Final Score -Leitrim 3-9 Wexford 1-11.
The last few meetings between both counties have been ding dong affairs. Last year in Carrick on Shannon substitute Conor Cullen fired to the visitor’s net just before the death. A goal by Darragh Rooney in the first half put Leitrim in the driving seat and they lead by 1 –04 to O-04 at the break. Leitrim maintained a slight edge in the early second half proceedings but Wexford levelled twice and edged ahead with points by Byrne and Shanley. However, a 48th minute Ryan O’Rourke goal for Leitrim and Cullen’s goal near the end gave Leitrim a bigger win than looked likely to happen for long periods in the game.
Due to covid in 2021 Wexford and Leitrim did not play each other as Leitrim played in a group of Antrim Sligo and Louth, and in 2020 Leitrim played in Division 3 and they did not meet.
In 2019 Leitrim beat Wexford in Carrick on Shannon by 3-15 to 0-11 and got promoted under Terry Hyland’s management.
In 2018 it was Wexford’s turn to play in Division 3 and we did not play each other.
In 2017 Wexford beat Leitrim in Carrick on Shannon on a scoreline of 0-16 to 0-14 and Wexford got promoted that year.
It is seven years ago (2016) since Wexford had home advantage against Leitrim and Wexford came out on top on a scoreline of 0-14 to 1-10 against a Shane Ward managed Leitrim team. The sides were deadlocked as the game entered the closing minutes, but Donal Shanley (Wexford) pointed a controversial game-winning free in additional time.
The Leitrim team listed in the match programme was – Brendan Flynn, Mathew Murphy, Niall Woods, Michael McWeeney, Killian McGrisken, Barry Prior, Shane Quinn, Donal Wrynn, Darren Sweeney, Nevin O Donnell, Emlyn Mulligan, Kevin Conlan, Ciaran Gilheaney, Adrian Croal, Brian Mulvey. Leitrim scorers, S Quinn (1-01), N O’Donnell (0-03), C Gaffney (0-02), E Mulligan (0-02), A Croal (0-01), K Conlan (0-01)
Four players from 2016 are still on the Leitrim panel, Donal Wrynn, Shane Quinn, Nevin O Donnell and Emlyn Mulligan. In the 2016 game Nevin O Donnell scored 0-03 , Nevin is sub goalie on the current panel and Shane Quinn scored 1-01 from the left half back position.
Since 2016 Leitrim have played Wexford four times ( 2016,2017,2019 and 2022) winning two and losing two. Who will win next Sunday, that is the question?.
It won’t be easy and will be close but with a bit of luck on our side we will bring home a victory.
Eamonn Duignan
Match Report – Leitrim v London 05/02/2023
London is a special place for me. In 1982 (41 years ago) I was on the first Leitrim team to play London in London in the Connacht Championship. We won 1-13 to 0-4. In the intervening years London have improved dramatically and yesterday in London I was hugely impressed with London’s performance. Make no mistake about it this game went right to the wire and had the huge crowd on the edge of their seats in what was a championship atmosphere.
In the first half London were finding it easier to get into scoring positions and kicked a number of bad wides. Leitrim were struggling to break down the London defence and were more economical and the first half ended 0-6 to 0-3 in Leitrim’s favour undeservedly so.
The second half went one way then the other and when Keith Beirne scored a goal it looked comfortable at 1-7 to 0-5. Another goal from Donal Wrynn followed and at 2-9 to 0-7 it looked done and dusted with fifteen minutes of normal time to go. When London had Henry Walsh red carded in the 56th minute it appeared Leitrim’s job was done. With London really piling on the pressure and scoring five points in a row the game exploded in the 65th minute when London scored a goal from a loose ball to bring the score to 2-10 to 1-13. Three points in it as we approached the last five minutes it was squeaky bum time. Leitrim worked the ball up the field past the London defence line and within the minute Tom Prior got the goal that would make the game safe notwithstanding a few anxious moments before the final whistle.
The match was a serious test for the Leitrim team. Travelling by bus, going through airports, getting buses when you arrive and trying to ensure it does not affect performance is really hard to do. That Leitrim won against a serious London team and will do wonders for the players confidence. Certainly London scoring five points in a row with a man down at a crucial time in the match needs examination. London will win a few matches at home in London and could impact on the final league placings for a few teams. The Leitrim team are a unit and their preparation is very professional under Andy and his management team. In all the circumstances it was a great victory.
Next up Wexford…..
Eamonn Duignan
Leitrim GAA are delighted to announce the appointment tonight of Karl Foley as the U17 Minor team Manager for 2023. Karl who lives in and is a native of Kilmore has huge coaching and managerial experience. Karl is a very experienced coach and manager, with spells at Clan na Gael, Carrickedmond, Kilmore, Shannon Gaels and in Leitrim with Leitrim Gaels and Annaduff. Karl also bring vast experience at the Minor Inter County age-group having managed and coached Roscommon Minors for 5 years and winning a Connacht title in that period. We would like to wish Karl the very best of luck in the role and look forward to announcing the remaining members of his backroom team very soon.
Leitrim completed their Fr Manning Cup campaign with a hard fought win over Wicklow in Abbotstown on a score 3- 5 to 1- 9 on Saturday 13th August.



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