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Connacht 40×20 Championship

Leitrims handballers were in action at the weekend, with semi-finals played in Minor, Junior B and Junior C.
 
In the Minor semi-final Jarlath Scollan took on Diarmuid Mulkerrins (Galway) in Moycullen on Sunday with the Galway man emerging victorious on a score line of 21-14, 21-10. The first game was played at a very high intensity with the lead changing hands several times and both players were locked at 14 each. After a long rally the Galway man prevailed and powered on to close out the first game. Mulkerrins, who also won the All-Ireland U17 Colleges title recently, proved too strong in the second game and secured his place in the minor final.
 
The Junior semi-finals were played in Collooney on Sunday. In Junior B Leo Logan took on Jason Earlis (Sligo) and came away victorious on a score line of 21-19, 21-9. In a very tight first match, where both players served up a great game of handball Leo carved out a victory and dominated the second match to secure a place in the final. In the Junior C semi-final Barry McDonagh took on Sligos Michael Bruen and booked his place in the final with a 21-16, 21-20 win. As the score line suggests both games were very tight, but the Leitrim player kept the momentum from the first game and took the second one by the slimest of margins.

 

 

15-Feb-16 by Niall Scollan – Leitrim Handball

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CONNACHT CUMANN na mBUNSCOL FINALS
The Connacht finals were played in Moycullen on Sunday where Ciaran
McMorrow and Ronan Moran (St Patricks NS Drumshanbo) took silver in
the boys U13 Doubles competition. Also taking part were Daniel
McLoughlin, Caoimhe McDermott, Leah Smith and Sarah Wrynn, all U13
singles and doubles (St Caillins NS Fenagh).

CONNACHT COLLEGES FINALS
The Connacht Colleges Finals were played in Moycullen and Invern on
Saturday. Leitrim players taking part were Cormac and Jarlath Scollan,
Ballinamore CS, Evan Foley, Emmet Moran, David Gilmartin and Fergal
Moran, Drumshanbo VS. Galway provided the opposition in the
semi-finals and proved too strong for the Leitrim compeditors.

CONNACHT40X20 CHAMPIONSHIP
The Connacht championship commences this weekend with Jarlath Scollan
(Minor), Martin Raftery (Junior), Leo Logan (Junior B) and Barry
McDonagh (Junior C) all in action. Jarlath Scollan and Martin Raftery
play in Moycullen and Leo Logan and Barry McDonagh are set to play in
Lisacull

 

 

08-Feb-16 by Niall Scollan – Leitrim Handball

Leitrim Colleges 40×20 Finals

 
Leitrim Colleges 40×20 Finals

The Leitrim Colleges 40×20 Junior Finals were played in Drumshanbo on Sunday between Ballinamore CS and Drumshanbo VS. In Boys Junior Cormac Scollan (Ballinamore CS) had a comprehensive win over Gareth Gilmartin (Drumshanbo VS), taking the title on a scoreline of 15-2, 15-4. In Boys Junior Doubles Drumshanbos David Gallagher and Fergal Moran overcame the challenge of Fergal McLoughlin and James Wrynn (Ballinamore CS) by the narrowest of margins, 15-6, 1-15, 15-14. A superb start by the Drumshanbo doubles set the tone for the first game. With fantastic serving and fully in control during the rallies they eased to victory.The second game was a complete reversal with the Ballinamore CS boys taking charge, they won easily to take the match to a tie-break. With both sets of players having  comprehensive wins under their belts, the tie break lived up to all expectations, with an exceptional display of the skills of handball. The game went right down to the wire with some fantastic rallies, excellent finishing and flawless serving. The Drumshanbo duo regained serve 14-13 down, and went on to secure victory 15-14.
The Connacht Colleges Finals are set for Invern and Moycullen inÓgalway on Saturday, where Edel ODonnell, Sean Lynch,. Evan Foley and Emmett Moran (Drumshanbo VS) First Year singles and doubles, and Jarlath Scollan (Ballinamore CS) Intermediate will also compete.

 

 

02-Feb-16 by Niall Scollan – Leitrim Handball

Leitrim Cumann na mBunscol 40×20 Finals

Leitrim Cumann na mBunscol 40×20 Finals

The Leitrim finals were played in Drumshanbo on Sunday with children from four schools taking part: St Patricks NS Drumshanbo, St Caillins NS Fenagh, St Manchans NS Mohill and St Josephs NS Aughavas. The winers on the day were Danial McLoughlin U13 (St Caillins NS), Ciaran McMorrow and Ronan Moran U13D (St Patricks NS), Caoimhe McDermott U13 (St Caillins NS), Leah Smith and Sarah Wrynn U13D (St Caillins NS), Luke Bohan and Aidan Mulligan U11D (St Manchans NS), Caoimhe Maguire u11 (St Josephs NS). Paddy McLoughlin U11 (St Caillins NS) had a bye. A special word of thanks to Martin and Joanne Logan who ran off  the finals in a very efficient manner.

 

 

27-Jan-16 by Niall Scollan – Leitrim Handball

Leitrim Handball News

The Connacht Colleges 60×30 Semi-Finals were played at the weekend.

Leitrim had 2 players taking part from Ballinamore Community School, Cormac Scollan and David Wrynn. In the Junior semi-final Cormac Scollan defeated Connor Finn (Colaiste Mhuire, Ballymote) pictured above, on a score line of 10-15, 15-12, 15-6.The Connacht finals are set for this Sunday November 15 in Moycullen Co. Galway.

David Wrynn was defeated by Diarmuid Mulkeerins (St Marys Galway) in the Intermediate semi-final.

 

 

 

09-Nov-15 by Niall Scollan – Leitrim Handball

Connacht Handball 60 x 30 Championship

Connacht 60×30 Championship

This week sees the return of Donal Wrynn to competitive inter county handball action when he teams up with Martin Raftery in the Connacht 60×30 Intermediate Doubles Championship semi-final. This is a formidable combination with Wrynn, who took the  2012 All-Ireland Minor title in 40×20 and Minor Doubles title in 60×30, while Raftery won the 2014 All-Ireland Junior 60×30. They take on a very strong Roscommon pairing of Niall McGrath and Mark Nally in St Comans Roscommon tomorrow (Thursday) evening at 7.30.
     Other Leitrim players in action this week are Leo Logan and Jamie Murray who take on Dennis Creighton and Sean Jennings (Roscommon) in the 60×30 Junior Championship semi-final, and Barry McDonagh who faces Matt Kenny (Galway) in the Junior C Final.

 

 

14-Sep-15 by Niall Scollan – Leitrim Handball

Connacht 60×30 Handball Championship

Connacht 60×30 Championship

Leitrim handballers were in action at the weekend when they took on Roscommon opposition in the Connacht 60×30 semi-finals in Minor, Junior and Junior C, with the games played in St Comans in Roscommon on Friday night.
Alan Wrynne was first up in the Minor Semi-Final where he came up against Cathal OConnor. Despite battling hard he lost out on a score line 10-21, 11-21. The Junior semi-final also went the same way with Leo Logan losing out to Dennis Creighton 21-7, 21-17. Barry McDonagh was the only Leitrim player to emerge victorious on the night after he defeated Liam Kelly in the Junior C semi-final 21-6, 21-12. In Junior B Joel Smith is in action tonight (Wednesday) in St Comans roscommon at 8.00pm. Joel is also in action next week-end when he teams up with Barry McDonagh in The Junior B Doubles Championship.

 

 

11-Sep-15 by Niall Scollan – Leitrim Handball

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Connacht 40×20 Juvenile B Championship 

The Quarter and Semi Finals of the 40×20 Juvenile B Championship were played in Collooney and Castleconnor Handball Alleys in Sligo on Sunday, with Leitrim players in Boys U13 Doubles and Boys U14 Doubles reaching the Connacht Finals. The Fenagh U13 paring of Fergal McLoughlin and James Wrynn comprehensively defeated the Roscommon duo of Adam Samuals and Aaron Dolan 15-0, 15-0 in their semi-final. The Drumshanbo U14 duo of Gareth Gilmartin and Fergal Moran came up against the Roscommon pairing of Ian Duffy and Tommy Drury in the quarter final and defeated them on a score line of 15-13, 15-6, to set up a semi-final meeting with Sligos Darragh Barrins and Aaron Bruen. In a tight match that went to a tie break, the Leitrim lads emerged victorious on a score line of 15-12, 10-15, 15-10. In Boys U11 Drumshanbos Ciaran McMorrow defeated Irslam Yakhyafu (Roscommon) in the quarter final 15-8, 15-12. He came up against Ballymotes Cormac Finn in the semi-final, where he won the first game, lost the second, and despite battling hard he lost the tie break on a score line of 15-10, 5-15, 3-15. In Boys U14 Drumshanbos David Gallagher was defeated by Peter Kirwin (Roscommon) 6-15, 7-15. In Boys U12 Doubles Conor Flood and Sean Lynch (Drumshanbo) were defeated by Ben Carrigan and Luke Powell. There was no joy also for the U11 Doubles pairing of Karol Foley and Dean Cornyn, Ronan Moran (Boys U12), Aoibhe Logan (Girls U11) and Edel ODonnell (Girls U13). The 

 

 

13-Apr-15 by Niall Scollan – Leitrim Handball

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Junior 40×20 Nationals

There was no joy for Leitrims handballers in the 40×20 Junior Nationals at the weekend with all three finalists bowing out after reaching the last 16 in their respective grades. Alan Wrynne (U17) travelled to Clarecastle Co. Clare where he defeated Padraic ODriscoll (Cork) 21-14,21-12. He then took on Jamie Kelly (Galway), for a place in the quarter finals but was defeated on a score of 6-21, 3-21. On the other side of the draw his doubles partner Jarlath Scollan took on Ben Devlin (Louth) in Kingscourt Co. Cavan and won on a score line of 21-19, 21-15. In the next game he came up against All-Ireland U17 Champion Sean Muddiman (Kildare) where he was defeated 12-21, 12-21. Cormac Scollan U13 who was also playing in Kingscourt  defeated Caolan McCartan (Tyrone) 15-13,15-12 in his first round match. In an unusual coincidence he came up against the second Muddiman brother, Jamie
also losing out on a score line of 13-15, 15-13, 5-11.
 
Connacht 40×20 Juvenile B Championship
Leitrim take on Roscommon in the first round of The 40×20 Juvenile B Championship in Collooney on Sunday April 12th.
  

 

 

09-Apr-15 by Niall Scollan – Leitrim Handball

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Leitrim 40×20 Juvenile B Finals

The Leitrim 40×20 Juvenile Finals were played last week in Drumshanbo, with handballers from Fenagh and Drumshanbo taking part. The qualifiers from Drumshanbo HC were: Girls U11 Aoibhe LoganÓgirls U11D Aimie ODonnell and Grace Harding, Girls U13 Edel ODonnell. Boys U11 Ciaran McMorrow, Boys U11D Karol Foley and Dean Cornyn, Boys U12 Ronan Moran, Boys U12D Sean Lynch and Conor Flood, Boys U14 David Gallagher, Boys U14D Fergal Moran and Gareth Gilmartin. Fenaghs winners were: Boys U13 Eoin McLoughlin, Boys U13D Fergal McLoughlin and James Wrynn, Boys U15D James Lennon and Caolan McDermott. Leitrim take on Roscommon in the first round of the Connacht Championship set for April 12th in Collooney.
 
40×20 Junior Nationals
The qualifiers for this years Junior Nationals take place this weekend with three Leitrim players taking part: Jarlath Scollan and Alan Wrynne (U17) and Cormac Scollan (U13). Those who get through will play in the Finals weekend April 18/19th with places on The Ireland Team for the 2015 World Championships in Canada for the winners in the different categories.
 
Habitat For Humanity
Habitat for Humanity is a charity that helps provides homes for families in need. On Easter Saturday they are holding a National Bag Packing fundraiser in selected Tesco stores nationwide. Fenagh Handball Club has been selected as Habitats partner club and will hold a Bucket Collection in Tesco Ballinamore this Saturday April 4th.

 

 

30-Mar-15 by Niall Scollan – Leitrim Handball

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All Ireland 40×20 U17 Doubles Semi-Final

The Fenagh duo of Jarlath Scollan and Alan Wrynne narrowly missed out on an All Ireland final place after an exciting semi-final against Clares Jack Hayes and Barry Loughnane played in Roscommon on Friday evening with the Munster champions winning on a score line of 21-14, 21-18. The first game was a lot closer than the score line suggests, with the Leitrim lads having the upper hand in the early exchanges. The Clarecastle clubmen edged ahead midway through the game and though the Leitrim lads battled hard, they were unable to stop the momentum and the Clare lads closed out the game. The second game was even tighter, with the Fenagh lads building up a 6 point lead after some great serving, with both players able to kill the ball. The lead changed hands several times during the match, with the Leitrim lads losing serve 18-17 ahead, and unable to regain control, they lost the game 21-18.

 

 

16-Mar-15 by Niall Scollan – Leitrim Handball

Connacht 40×20 Juvenile Finals

Connacht 40×20 Juvenile Finals

Fenaghs Jarlath Scollan and Alan Wrynne took the Connacht 40×20 U17 Doubles title in Ballinrobe at the weekend, defeating the Galway duo of Aaron Connaughton and Gerard Comer on a score line of 21-5, 21-15. The Leitrim pair won the first game comfortably as the Galway lads found it hard to get to grips with their speed and power. In the second game the Williamstown clubmenÓgot a bit of momentum going with some good serving and impressive kill shots, but when the Leitrim lads got to grips with them, they eased ahead and closed out the game claiming their first Connacht 40×20 Doubles title. They now take on the Munster champions Jack Hayes and Barry Loughnane (Clare). That match is set for Friday evening in St Comans Roscommon at 8.00pm.
 
In the Boys U13 Final Cormac Scollan lost in the tie break 13-15, 15-6, 4-15, to Lorcan Conlon (Mayo). In a very tight first game that ebded and flowed one way and then the other, Scollan was unfortunate to lose serve on 13-13 and Conlon edged ahead to close out the game. In a must win second game, the Fenagh lad had serve which he made good use of, and built up a good lead, which he never relinquished and eased to victory 15-6. The tie-break was a very tense game with Scollan having the upper hand in the early exchanges, however as he started to tire, Conlon took control of the match and went on to win 15-4.

 

 

09-Mar-15 by Niall Scollan – Leitrim Handball