Connacht B Championship News
Leitrim’s juvenile 4-wall season concluded on Saturday morning last when a 12 strong team of up-and-coming Handball players competed in the Connacht B Doubles championships in Roscommon, Lisacul and Claremorris.
For most it was their first experience of playing competitively in Connacht. By all accounts everybody did brilliantly with all their hard work and training throughout the season coming to fruition. These young players will have learned a huge amount from their experiences on Saturday last and with continued practice, patience and coaching, they will be names to watch for in the next few years. Keep up the good work.
A special word of thanks to all the juvenile coaches in Annaduff, Fenagh, Drumshanbo, and Manorhamilton clubs for giving all their time over the winter, as well as their dedication and enthusiasm for growing the game of Handball in Leitrim.
Maith sibh!
Collage – Connacht Juvenile B Doubles Championship 2025
Connacht Adult 4-Wall Singles Championship Roundup
Manorhamilton’s Joel Smith was in Connacht 4-Wall Singles Championship action last weekend when he played Roscommon’s Darragh O’Gara in their Silver Masters B quarter final on Saturday evening in Collooney . Despite his best efforts, the Roscommon man got the better of Joel this time proceeding to the semi-final on a 21-9. 21-7 score line.
Connacht 4-Wall Singles Championship continues next weekend with two more Leitrim competitors entering at semi-final stage. Fenagh’s Barry McDonagh will play Mayo’s Vinnie McLoughlin in their Masters B semi-final match, and Ed Lee will take on an opponent in the Ruby Masters grade.
Best of Luck Barry and Ed.
Leitrim’s Joel Smith and his Roscommon opponent, Daragh O’Gara before their Silver Masters B Singles Quarter Final match in the Connacht 4-wall championship.
World Champion Brady Turns on the Style in Sligo.
The oneills.com 4-wall Senior Singles All Ireland Championship presented an enthralling encounter last weekend between the ever-present 45-year-old Paul Brady from Cavan and the young pretender Cormac Finn from Sligo. Played before a full house in Collooney on Friday evening last, Brady who is 6 time and current world champion, utilized his impressive armoury of exception mobility, unbelievable serving and above all else quite incredibly accurate killing of the ball from every part of the court to see off his much younger competitor. Cormac, to his credit did pull off some exceptional shots against the maestro, however there weren’t just enough of these magic moments and the Cavan man took the match on a 21-4. 21-9 score line.
For Leitrim Handball fans it was an opportunity to see the world champion play on their doorstep. Young player Adam Neary from Annaduff was there, and after the match took the opportunity to have his photo taken with and chat with the great man. But better was to come when Paul produced a signed jersey for Adam to bring home with him, making the occasion a very memorable one for Adam.
Paul Brady will play Westmeath’s Robbie McCarthy in the Men’s Senior Singles Semi-final in Croke Park on Saturday afternoon next.
Annaduff Handball player Adam Neary meets current World Handball Champion Cavan’s Paul Brady after his Men’s senior singles match. Paul kindly gave Adam a signed jersey as a memento .
David Mahon
OCP Liathroid Láimhe Liatroma
https://www.facebook.com/LeitrimHandball
Tailteann Cup – DRAW results – Leitrim is in Group 1 with Kildare, Sligo & Tipperary
County FootballFollowing the draw for the Tailteann Cup Groupings Leitrim are designated as 3rd seed in Group 1 with Kildare, Sligo & Tipperary.
The top team in each group will advance to the quarter-finals on w/e June 14th-15th (Saturday/Sunday)
The second placed teams advance to the preliminary quarter-finals where they will be drawn against New York and the three best placed teams who finish third in their group on w/e June 7th-8th (Saturday/Sunday)
Semi-Finals: w/e June 21st-22nd (Saturday/Sunday)
Tailteann Cup Final: July 12th (Saturday)
*Full fixture details will be confirmed by the C.C.C.C in due course.
The drawn Groups are as follows:
Tailteann Cup – Seedings 2025
County FootballThe GAA have confirmed the seedings for the Tailteann Cup draw, which will take place at 1.30pm tomorrow Wednesday, April 30th and will be broadcast live on GAA.ie and the GAA YouTube channel.
Leitrim are 3rd Seeds so will be away in the first round to either Fermanagh, Kildare, Offaly or Westmeath. The second round will be home to either Laois, Limerick, Sligo or Wexford and round three will be at a neutral venue to one of Longford, London, Tipperary or Waterford.
We await the draw for the groupings which commences at 1:30pm tomorrow !
First Seeds:
Fermanagh, Kildare, Offaly, Westmeath.
Second Seeds:
Laois, Limerick, Sligo, Wexford.
Third seeds:
Antrim, Carlow, Leitrim, Wicklow.
Fourth seeds:
Longford, London, Tipperary, Waterford.
Schedule:
Round 1 – (10/11 May)
Seed 1 v Seed 3
Seed 2 v Seed 4
Seed 1 & 2 will have home venue for round 1
Round 2 – (17/18 May)
Seed 3 v Seed 2
Seed 4 v Seed 1
Seed 3 & 4 will have home venue for round 2
Round 3 – (31 May/1 June)
Seed 1 v Seed 2
Seed 3 v Seed 4
Games will be played at neutral venues for round 3
The top team in each group will advance to the quarter-finals on w/e June 14th-15th (Saturday/Sunday)
The second placed teams advance to the preliminary quarter-finals where they will be drawn against New York and the three best placed teams who finish third in their group on w/e June 7th-8th (Saturday/Sunday)
Semi-Finals: w/e June 21st-22nd (Saturday/Sunday)
Tailteann Cup Final: July 12th (Saturday)
Handball News: Leitrim Host 4-Wall Adult Ladies | European One Wall tour event | Connacht Secondary Schools Softball finals
HandballLeitrim Host 4-Wall Adult Ladies Championship Matches
Two adult ladies 4-wall All Ireland Championship games were hosted by Leitrim Handball in Drumshanbo on Saturday evening last.
In game one, Anna Scott from Mayo defeated Carol Mc Keon of Monaghan 21-13. 21-3 in the quarter final of the ladies Junior C championship.
Game two had Michelle Warren from Tyrone play Roisin Scott from Mayo in the ladies junior B quarter final, with the Tyrone lady progressing on a 21-14. 21-3 score line.
Anthony O Flynn from the Manorhamilton club was the referee for both games.
Well done to everyone involved in Drumshanbo and Leitrim Handball for helping facilitate these matches.
Picture : Roisin Scott from Mayo and Michelle Warren from Tyrone, Carol McKeon from Monaghan and Anna Scott from Mayo
Fenagh’s Kane’s set sights on further European success in Antrim.
One wall handball comes back into focus this weekend when the Antrim Slamswings into action at venues across Belfast, Newtownabbey and Toomebridge on Saturday May 3rd and Sunday May 4th. This European One Wall tour event will feature a packed field of top Irish and European wallball players.
Fenagh’s Kane family will be joining the action, hoping to further build on their tour success’ in the Netherlands earlier this year with some titles on Irish soil.
Sophie travels to Antrim at the weekend to compete in the 13 & under girl’s categories. Her brother Daniel will compete in the 15 and under boys categories
Meanwhile older sister Katie is competing in both the girls 17 and under age group, as well as the women’s B singles events.
Best of luck Sophie, Daniel and Katie.
Connacht Secondary Schools Softball finals.
Big Alley (60×30) season starts this weekend with the Connacht Secondary Schools Softball finals fixed for May 4th and 5th next.
Leitrim Handball will have representation from two schools in the finals. Mohill Community College students Adam Neary and Maxim Gilmartin are competing in the 1st year championship.
They will also be joined in the 1st year competition by Arro O’Reilly from St Clares Comprehensive School, Manorhamilton.
Completing the Leitrim lineup is Tadhg Kirwin from St Clares CS who competes in the Intermediate (U17) championship.
Keep an eye out on the Leitrim Handball facebook page for further details of venues and times.
Best of luck Adam, Arro, Maxim and Tadhg.
David Mahon
OCP Liathroid Láimhe Liatroma
https://www.facebook.com/LeitrimHandball
LORY MEAGHER – LEITRIM HURLING TEAM V LONGFORD ANNOUNCED
County HurlingThe Leitrim Senior Hurling panel has been named by Mike Wall for round 3 of the Lory Meagher Cup tomorrow against Longford in Longford.
Best of luck to the team, Mike & his management team.
⚡ HURLING TEAM NEWS ⚡
#LoryMeagher – Lory Meagher Cup – Rd 3
⚾ | Leitrim 🆚 Longford
📅 | TOMORROW – Sat, 26-Apr
⏰ | 12pm
📍 | in Glennon Bros Pearse Park, Longford
🎟️ | Advance ticket sales only https://am.ticketmaster.com/gaa/lorymeagher2025
or selected Centra & SuperValu stores.
#GAA2025 | #GAA | #GAAbelong
PHILLY MCGUINNESS CUP – LEITRIM U20 TEAM V GALWAY ANNOUNCED
County FootballLeitrim U20 manager Barry McWeeney has named his team to face Galway in the Dalata Hotel Group Connacht U20 Football Championship – Philly McGuinness Cup in Kiltoom this evening.
⚡ U20 TEAM NEWS ⚡
#Dalata Hotel Group – Connacht U20 Champ – Philly McGuinness Cup
🏐 | Leitrim 🆚 Galway
📅 | TODAY – Wed, 23-Apr
⏰ | 6:30pm
📍 | in Kiltoom
🎟️ | Advance ticket sales only https://www.universe.com/users/connacht-gaa-YWLJG3
or selected Centra & SuperValu stores.
📺 | https://page.inplayer.com/connachtgaa/future-games.html
#ConnachtGAA | #GAABelong | #GAA
Handball News: Leitrim Players Put Up Strong Fight in Connacht 4-Wall Semifinals
HandballLeitrim Players Put Up Strong Fight in Connacht 4-Wall Semifinals
The Connacht Adult 4-Wall Singles Championship reached its semifinal stage over the Easter weekend, with Leitrim handball boasting two competitors vying for final places in their respective categories.
Proceedings began on Friday evening in Collooney, where Fenagh’s Barry McDonagh faced off against Mayo’s Vinnie McLoughlin in the Masters B category. McDonagh gave a determined performance, pushing his Mayo opponent to the limit. However, the more agile McLoughlin proved too much on the night, claiming victory with a 21-16, 21-15 scoreline.
On Monday evening, attention shifted to Aughagower, Co. Mayo, where Fenagh’s Ed Lee took on Michael Heraty in their Ruby Master semifinal. Despite Lee’s best efforts, home advantage played a crucial role as Heraty dominated proceedings in the court, with Ed struggling to find his usual rhythm from serve. Heraty ultimately took the place in the final on a 21-6, 21-10 scoreline.
These hard-fought semifinals mark the conclusion of what was a busy and action-packed 2025 adult and juvenile 4-wall season for Leitrim Handball. Attention now shifts to the upcoming summer months and “big alley” events that lie ahead.
Picture : Mayo’s Vinnie McLoughlin and Leitrim’s Barry McDonagh before their Connacht Masters B semi-final match.
David Mahon
OCP Liathroid Láimhe Liatroma
https://www.facebook.com/LeitrimHandball
Cumann na mBunscol provided great half time entertainment yesterday
Cumann na mBunscolWell done to the boys’ and girls’ teams who represented Cumann na mBunscol Liatroma in the halftime exhibition game at yesterday’s Connacht semi-final in Avant Money Páirc Seán MacDiarmada. Young whistlers Ryan Mc Weeney & Caitlin Griffin did an excellent job !
Thanks to the parents and the Cumann na mBunscol committee for facilitating the occasion.
Young Whistlers
Caitlin Griffin – St Joseph’s NS, Leitrim Village
Ryan Mc Weeney – Aughnasheelin NS
Leitrim Girls
Gráinne Kiernan – St. Manchans NS, Mohill
Elva Ni Riagán – Gaelscoil Liatroma
Lucy Harkin – Drumlease NS
Ella O’ Donnell – St. Joseph’s NS, Killenummery
Fiona Mc Nabola – Kilnagross NS
Lauren O’ Mahoney – Annaduff NS
Amara Coghlan – St. Joseph’s NS, Leitrim Village
Rachel Bohan – Drumcong NS
Katie Tiffoney – Four Masters NS, Kinlough
Caoimhe Mc Cabe – St. Patrick’s NS, Drumshanbo
Leitrim Boys
Conor Mc Grath – St. Clare’s PS, Manorhamilton
Matthew Prior – Scoil Chlann Naofa, Ballinamore
Darragh Conefrey – St. Caillins NS, Fenagh
Jack Kilgannon – Scoil Mhuire Naofa, Carrigallen
Niall Mc Ternan – St. Michael’s NS, Glenfarne
Nathan Kane – Gortletteragh NS
Fiachra Mc Brien – Aughawillan NS
Daniel Woods – Drumkeerin NS
John Mc Cartin – Drumeela NS
Evan O’ Brien – Leckaun NS
The boys’ and girls’ teams who represented Cumann na mBunscol Liatroma in the halftime exhibition game at yesterday’s Connacht semi-final
Young Whistlers, Ryan & Caitlín, referees for the Cumann na mBunscol halftime exhibition games, pictured with Niall Cullen of Fermanagh at yesterday’s Connacht semi-final.
LORY MEAGHER – LEITRIM HURLING TEAM V LANCASHIRE ANNOUNCED
County HurlingLeitrim Hurling Manager Mike Wall has announced his team for round 2 of the Lory Meagher Cup tomorrow against Lancashire in Longford. Best of luck to the team, Mike & his management team.
⚡ HURLING TEAM NEWS ⚡
#LoryMeagher – Lory Meagher – Rd 2
⚾ | Leitrim 🆚 Lancashire
📅 | TOMORROW – Sat, 19-Apr
⏰ | 12pm
📍 | in Glennon Bros Pearse Park, Longford
🎟️ | Advance ticket sales only https://am.ticketmaster.com/gaa/lorymeagher2025
or selected Centra & SuperValu stores.
#GAA2025 | #GAA | #GAAbelong
MINOR SHIELD FINAL – LEITRIM MINOR TEAM V SLIGO ANNOUNCED
County Football🚨 Shield Final – MINOR TEAM NEWS 🚨
Let’s get out and support the Minor team and management 🟢 🟡
#Electric Ireland – Connacht Minor Champ – SHIELD FINAL
CONNACHT SFC SEMI-FINAL – LEITRIM SENIOR TEAM V MAYO ANNOUNCED
County Football⚡ SENIOR TEAM NEWS ⚡
Avant Money Páirc Seán MacDiarmada is the venue tomorrow as Leitrim host Mayo in the Connacht SFC Semi-Final.
Best of luck to the panel, Steven and his background team. Please come out and support the lads !
#ConnachtSFC – Semi Final
🏐 | Leitrim 🆚 Mayo
📅 | TOMORROW – Sat, 19-Apr
⏰ | 4:30pm
📍 | in Avant Money Páirc Seán MacDiarmada
🎟️ | Advance ticket sales only https://am.ticketmaster.com/gaa/connachtsfc25
or selected Centra & SuperValu stores.
📺 | https://GAAplus.ie
#ConnachtGAA | #GAABelong | #GAA
Handball News: Connacht B Champ News | Connacht Adult 4-Wall Singles Champ Roundup | Brady Turns on the Style in Sligo
HandballConnacht B Championship News
Collage – Connacht Juvenile B Doubles Championship 2025
Connacht Adult 4-Wall Singles Championship Roundup
Annaduff Handball player Adam Neary meets current World Handball Champion Cavan’s Paul Brady after his Men’s senior singles match. Paul kindly gave Adam a signed jersey as a memento .
David Mahon
OCP Liathroid Láimhe Liatroma
https://www.facebook.com/LeitrimHandball
LORY MEAGHER – LEITRIM HURLING TEAM V MONAGHAN ANNOUNCED
County HurlingLeitrim Hurling Manager Mike Wall has announced his team for round 1 of the Lory Meagher Cup tomorrow against Monaghan. Leitrim are on the road for this round as the game is in Inniskeen at 2pm. Best of luck to the team, Mike & his management team.
⚡ LORY MEAGHER – LEITRIM HURLING TEAM NEWS ⚡
Lory Meagher – Rd 1
🏐 | Monaghan 🆚 Leitrim
📅 | Sat, 12-Apr
⏰ | 3pm
📍 | in Grattan Park, Inniskeen
🎟️ | Advance ticket sales only https://am.ticketmaster.com/gaa/lorymeagher2025
or selected Centra & SuperValu stores.
#GAA2025 | #GAA | #GAAbelong