Additional Gaeltacht Scholarships

Additional Gaeltacht Scholarships

 Leitrim Co Board is able to offer two half-scholarships (value €450 each) to two boys who are GAA members to Coláiste Ó Direáin, which is situated on Inis Mór, Aran Islands. The grants are sponsored by the College itself. The grants are for the course from 24 July to 14 August. Anyone interested in applying for these grants please write to Máire Ni Mhaoilbhlia, Oifigeach Cultúir agus Teanga, Coillte na Sionnach, Achadh na Sileann,  Béal an Átha Móir, Co Liatroma, roimh 25 Márta 2011 or e-mail to irishculturalofficer.leitrim@gaa.ie. 

 

 

15-Mar-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

Connacht Scór Finals – 5 Leitrim titles

Another incredible night for Leitrim in the Connacht Scór Finals in Elphin, Co Roscommon on Saturday night scooping 5 of the 8 titles.  Seán O Heslins record 16th win in the novelty act category at Connacht level, with 5 All-Ireland titles under their belt, they are heading to the INEC hoping for a 6th. Best of luck in the All Ireland finals to all concerned as Leitrim competitors and supporters prepare for the long journey to Killarney. Tickets for the All Ireland Finals in the INEC Killarney on Saturday 9th April must be ordered in advance. All tickets are non-refundable and must be ordered through your clubs Scór officer by Friday 18th March.

Connacht winners:

Rince Foirne : Glencar/Manorhamilton, Leitrim
Amhranaíocht Aonair: Aisling Sammon, Aughnasheelan, Leitrim
Ceol Uirlise: Dromahair, Leitrim
Aithriseoireacht: Mick Rock, Roscommon
Bailéad Ghrúpa: Mountbellew- Moylough, Galway
Tráth na gCeist: Claremorris, Mayo
Nuachleas: Seán OHeslins, Leitrim
Sean Os: Roscommon/ Mayo (Tie)
Rince Seit: Glencar/Manorhamilton, Leitrim

 

 

14-Mar-11 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

Leitrim on top in Connacht Scór

Breaking News – Leitrim win 5 titles in the Connacht Sinsear Scór Finals held in Elphin, Co Roscommon tonight.

The Leitrim winners were;-
Figure Dance – Glencar/Manorhamilton
Instrumental Music – Dromahair
Solo Singing – Aisling Sammon, Aughnasheelin
Novelty Act – Ballinamore Sean OHeslins
Set Dance – Glencar/Manorhamilton

A full report from our Scór Officer will issue in due course. Well done to all our representatives who as always did Leitrim proud.

 

 

12-Mar-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

Connacht GAA Scór Sinsear Finals

The finest traditional Singers, Dancers, Storytellers and Musicians from throughout the province will converge on the Elphin Community and Sports Centre in Co. Roscommon on this Saturday evening at 6pm for the Connacht GAA Scór Sinsear Finals. It promises to be a great evening of entertainment and all are welcome.

 

 

11-Mar-11 by Collette Fox – PRO

All-Ireland Scór na nÓg Finals Results

All-Ireland Scór na nÓg Finals Results

Connacht had two winners in the All-Ireland Scór na nÓg Finals which took place last Saturday 19th February in the TF Royal Hotel & Theatre, Castlebar.
Congratulations to Anthony KavanÓgh from Claremorris and the Abbeyknockmoy Set Dancing team who both won All-Ireland titles in their respective categories. Well done also to the other clubs that represented Connacht at the weekend; Castlebar Mitchels-Mayo, St. Farnans- Sligo, St. Dominics- Roscommon and Mountbellew-Moylough- Galway.

The full results from the weekend are as follows:
Rince Foirne – Boherbue;
Solo Singing – Anthony KavanÓgh;
Instrumental Music – Edendork;
Recitation – Aoibhinn ONeill;
Ballad Group – Saul;
Novelty Act – Lissycasey;
Question Time – Allenwood;
Set Dancing – Abbeyknockmoy

 

 

 

 

11-Mar-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

Leitrim Scór Sinsear – Results

There was great entertainment at the Leitrim Scór Finals in Ballinamore on Saturday last. The first ever Leitrim Sean Nos title was won by Brendan Reynolds, Aughnasheelan, a very momentous occasion. The Leitrim representatives will take the stage in the Connacht Finals in Elphin on Saturday next 12th March, at 6pm sharp.

The following were the winners in the different events:

Rince Foirne : Glencar/Manorhamilton
Amhranaíocht Aonair: Aisling Sammon, Aughnasheelan
Ceol Uirlise: Dromahair
Aithriseoireacht: Louise Staunton, Bornacoola
Bailéad Ghrúpa: Glencar/Manorhamilton
Traith na gCeist: Bornacoola
Nuachleas: Sean OHeslins
Sean Os: Brendan Reynolds, Aughnasheelan
Rince Seit: Glencar/Manorhamilton

The Cormac MacGiolla Shield for Club na Bliana was won by Glencar/Manorhamilton and was presented by Ailbhe Mc Gill to Claire McMorrow. The very best of luck to all our Leitrim Finalists in Elphin.

 

 

09-Mar-11 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

Seachtain na Gaeilge quiz results

The Leitrim heats of Seachtain na Gaeilge quiz took place last Friday 18th February in the new clubhouse in Allen Gaels.
Congratulations to Sean O’Heslins, Bornacoola and Allen Gaels who came out on top.
Wishing them the best of luck in representing the County this Thursday 9th March in the Connaught finals in Ballyhaunis.

Scór Sinsear semi final is being held this coming weekend Saturday 26th February. The venue is St Mary’s Hall, Carrick-on-Shannon starting at 7pm sharp. Could all clubs have the names of their competitors ready on the night.

 

 

 

23-Feb-11 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

Scór Competition

The All-Ireland Scór na nÓg Finals take place in the TF Royal Theatre, Castlebar next Saturday, February 19th, at 2pm. It promises to be a great day of entertainment for all the family and it will feature the best young Dancers, Singers, Musicians, Actors, and the brainiest young people, from the four provinces.

Connacht will be represented by the following Clubs, Castlebar Mitchels, Claremorris, St. Farnans Co. Sligo, Abbeyknockmoy, St. Dominics Co. Roscommon and Mountbellew-Moylough. It promises to be a great day of entertainment and an opportunity to escape all the talk of "doom and gloom" and elections for a few hours. The competitionÓgets under way at 2pm and tickets, priced at €20, will be on sale at the Box Office.

The Connacht GAA Scór Committee have got four pairs of tickets to give away. For your chance to win simply answer the following question:

"In what county is Castlebar?"

Send the answer, along with your contact number, to Scór.connacht@gaa.ie before 6pm on Friday

 

 

16-Feb-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

Scór News

Scór Sinsear – Semi final February 26th St Marys Hall Carrick on Shannon at 7pm

County Final in Community Centre Ballinamore March 5th at 7pm

Connacht Final in Community Centre Elphin on March 12th (time to be confirmed)

All Ireland final in Cill Airne April 9th (time to be confirmed)

Seachtain na Gaeilge Quiz in Allen Gaels Clubhouse on February 18th at 8 pm

As always your support would be greatly appreciated.

 

 

10-Feb-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

Scór Sinsear Semi Rinal Results

Scór Sinsear county semi final was held last Saturday 26th in St Marys Hall, Carrick-on-Shannon. With election fever in the air, unfortunately the full count was not reached in some of the categories, however huge efforts were made by some of the clubs and the performances were certainly entertaining. Sean Nos dancing was introduced for the first time in Scór history this year, although entries were not superb, there was a first with Vera Neuer a German native taking part for Bornacoola

The County Final will be held this Saturday 5th March in Ballinamore Community Centre at 7pm sharp. The qualifiers are as follows:

Rince Foirne:
Sean OHeslins, Glencar Manorhamilton, St Marys

Amhranaíocht Aonair:
Dromahair, Drumkeerin, Glencar/Manorhamilton, Sean OHeslins, Aughnasheelan

Ceol Uirlise:
Glencar/Manorhamilton, Aughnasheelan.

Aithriseoireacht:
Sean OHeslins, Bornacoola, Ballinaglera, St Marys

Bailéad Ghrúpa:
Glencar/Manorhamilton, Kiltubrid

Nuachleas:
Aughnasheelan, St Marys, Sean OHeslins, Kiltubrid

Trath na gCeist:
Bornacoola, Ballinamore, Sean OHeslins, St Marys

Sean Nos Dancing:
Aughnasheelan, Bornacoola

Rince Seit:
Fenagh, Glencar/Manorhamilton

 

 

02-Feb-11 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

Connacht Scór na nÓg Finals

For the first time since 1994, Leitrim left the Connacht Scór na nÓg Finals last
Saturday evening without winning anything.

On the night it was no surprise as the Leitrim entries just seemed that little
bit behind. The closest Leitrim got was in the Trath na gCeist where
Bornacoola were in second place just 6 marks behind the Sligo champions.
Fenagh Set Dancers could not have been far behind either. However,
Leitrims level of participation was as high as ever this year and no doubt
Leitrim will be back.

Now it is on to Scór Sinsear and preparations are underway in most clubs.

 

 

25-Jan-11 by Scor Liatroma

Scór na nÓg Results

The County Finals of Scór na nÓg took place last Sunday in the Bee Park Centre, Manorhamilton. Fourteen of the county clubs took to the stage to give their best polished performance to an eager audience and most importantly the Mayo judges. Karl Mc Cartin, Drumreilly, hosted the afternoons competition as Fear a Tí. Medals were presented to the winners by Glencar/Manorhamiltons 3 in a row captain, Dominic Kelly. Results as follows:

Rince Foirne: Glencar/Manorhamilton
Amhranaíocht Aonair: Kathy McLoughlin, Leitrim Gaels
Ceol Uirlise: Leitrim Gaels
Aithriseoireacht: Amy Cosgrove, Mohill
Bailéad Ghrúpa: Aughnasheelan
Trath na gCeist: Bornacoola
Nuachleas: Aughnasheelan
Rince Seit: Fenagh Naomh Caillin

The winners proceed to the Connacht Finals in The Travellers Friend, Castlebar on the 23rd January. Wishing all of the clubs the very best of Luck

The Cormac MacGiolla Shield for Club na Bliana 2010 was won by the St Marys club and was presented to Naomh Mhuire Oifigeach Cultúir, Claire Crossan by Ailbhe McGill

 

 

10-Jan-11 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor