Archive for category: Scór

No wins for leitrim participants in this years All-Ireland Scór Final.

St Marys figure dance team gave an outstanding performance as they were the first of our acts to hit the stage in The Venue in Derry, the 8 ladies gave it all they had and it was very much felt that they stood a great chance of lifting the title but St Endas of Omagh were declared figure dance champions.

Brendan Brennan from the Ballinamore Seán OHeslins club gave the audience a great laugh with his recitation piece, well delivered as always, the title was won by Noel Joyce of JK Brackens club of Tipperary.

The Venue was in raptures of laughter as Ballinamore Seán OHeslins took to the stage for Novelty Act, Ross Dooner and Michael Fanning carried out “The Raffle”, the sketch went down a storm with the audience, however the judges were defiantly split as results read Moate All Whites as the All-Ireland Champs.

Fenagh had a long wait throughout the day as they were third to the stage in the set dance, they once againÓgave a fabulous performance and danced their feet off but it wasnt to be their night either as Tipperary lifted their third All Ireland title of the night.

Connacht was represented by Norrie Keane of Galway in solo singing, she gave a beautiful performance on Saturday, also representing the province was St Farnans of Sligo in Instrumental Music, a fabulous and talented bunch of young people, no doubt they will give Leitrim musicians good competition again next year, having savoured their first taste of an All-Ireland experience. St Dominics of Roscommon won the Ballad Group and Clan na Gael secured the first definite win of the night in Question Time.

Congratulations to all involved, fine performances were delivered on stage on Saturday, each Leitrim act represented the county and their clubs to the finest degree, well done to all.  Many thanks to all who travelled the journey to Derry on Saturday.

All Ireland Scór winners 2013

Figure Dancing – St Endas Omagh, Tyrone
Solo-Singing – Sinead Grant, Tipperary
Instrumental Music – Dóchas Eireann, Dublin
Recitation – Noel Joyce, JK Brackens, Tipperary
Ballad Group – St Dominics, Roscommon
Question Time – Clan na Gael, Roscommon
Novelty Act – Moate All Whites, Co Westmeath
Set Dancing – JK Brackens, Tipperary

29-Apr-13 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

An incredible night for Leitrim in the Connacht Scór Finals in St Marys Hall Carrick on Shannon on Saturday. Leitrim topped the polls of titles on the night by winning 5 of the 8 events. This brings our Connacht titles to 110 in Scór since it started in 1970. Leitrim also retained the Cormac MacGilla cup which was won in recognition of our success, the cup has never been outside of Leitrim since it was introduced to the competition, it was presented to Rúnai Maura Mulvey by Ailbhe McGill.

St Marys were first to the stage in Rince Foirne and won the Figure Dance on home ground, beating the 8 ladies from Kilglass, Co Roscommon. This is the clubs 2nd trip in a row to the All-Ireland, having won it for the first time in 2012 and they will be hoping to go the extra mile and bring the title back to Leitrim.

Aisling Maxwell from Ballinamore gave a fabulous performance in solo singing but Norrie Kane of Abbeyknockmoy took the title back to Galway.

Drumkeerin represented Leitrim in Instrumental Music, they gave a flawless foot tapping performance but unfortunately St Farnans of Sligo were announced the winners.

Brendan Brennan from Sean OHeslins club went down a treat in RecitationÓgiving all in the crowd a very entertaining piece and clinched his Connacht medal on his fabulous performance.

An unfortunate loss for the St Marys Ballad group who gave yet another outstanding All-Ireland standard performance, but yet were pipped to the post by our Roscommon neighbours. Having made it to the All Ireland on 2 separate occasions in the last 5 years, disbelief was felt among the Leitrim supporters when the adjudicators results were read out and it was not to be for this exceptional group.

It wasnt the night either for our 2012 All Ireland champs Bornacoola in the Question Time as the final marks were totted up, Clann Na nGael of Roscommon were the quiz winners.

The fantastic and witty Seán OHeslins won the Novelty Act. Having last won the All-lreland in 2009 they will be hoping for success again in Derry.

Leona Reynolds from Aughnasheelin competed in Rince Sean-Os, a very well executed performance, mixing the traditional old style steps with some very nice quirky modern clicks and lifts and successfully won the title.

Set Dancing was won by the fabulous young Fenagh team, a fine performance and worthy winners.

Tickets for the All Ireland

Tickets for the All Ireland Finals in the Venue, Derry on Saturday 27th April must be ordered in advance. For the competing clubs, tickets must be ordered through your clubs Scór officer by Friday 12th April.

For people outside those clubs they can be ordered directly through County Scór Rúnaí, Maura Mulvey on 087-6486967 or contact your Scór officer asap. Clubs are also asked to make sure that anyone who orders tickets pays for them with the order, as tickets are non-refundable and the clubs must pay for all tickets when ordered.

Tickets are priced at €20.

08-Apr-13 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

A great nights entertainment at the Leitrim Scór Finals in The Mayflower Drumshanbo on Saturday night last.  Congratulations to all of the clubs on winning their respective categories. The Leitrim representatives will take to the stage in the Connacht Finals in St Marys Hall, Carrick on Shannon on Saturday 6th April, at 5pm sharp.

25-Mar-13 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

Scoláireachtaí Gaeltachta 2013

There were a large number of applicants for the Leitrim Co Board GAA Gaeltacht Scholarships and the draw for the winners resulted in the following offers of from  €200 to €400.

Buíochas do na buachaillí agus na cailíní go léir a chuir isteach ar na scoláireachtaí agus comhghairdeas do na buaiteoirí. Buíochas freisin do Coláiste na bhFiann agus Coláiste Ó Direáin a thug páirt- scoláireachtaí dúinn.

Seo iad na daoine a fuair scoláireachtaí don bhliain seo:

1)                  Darragh Rooney, Stracklerin, Glenade

2)                  Pádraig Sheridan, Millbrook, Kinlough

3)                  Arlene Ní Chonbhuí, Achadh na Síleann

4)                  Dara Morahan. Sráidbhaile Liatroma

5)                  Aindriú Mac Eochagáin, Sráidbhaile Liatroma

6)                  Laura Creaven, Cill Aithnín, Béal an Atha Móir

7)                  Rónán Ó Meisceail, Crockawaddy, Béal an Atha Móir

Coláiste na bhFiann has also offered a number of €200 discounts for students who can attend their three week course in Sligo. Any boys or girls, members of GAA clubs who are interested, please ring Seán Ó Súilleabháin, Rúnaí Coiste Cultúir agus Teanga at 071 9644227 by this weekend.

05-Mar-13 by Colette Fox – PRO

26-Feb-13 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

The Venue in Derry is the new home of the Scór All Ireland finals for 2013. This Saturday 23rd February is the Scór na nÓg final and Sean OHeslins Grace OReilly is representing Leitrim and Connacht in the competition.

Limited tickets are still available for anyone that wishes to travel to Derry to cheer her along.  Proceedings start at 2pm sharp.

Wishing Grace and the Connacht competitors the very best of luck on Saturday.

19-Feb-13 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor