Patrons are reminded that admission to Saturday’s Tailteann Cup Round 1 match with Waterford in Ballinamore at 6pm is strictly by ticket only. You are advised to purchase your tickets well in advance of this game. There will be no tickets on sale at the venue and cash will not be accepted.
Pricing is as follows:
Tailteann Cup Group Stage
Adult – €15
Student/OAP – €10
Juvenile (U16) – €5
All tickets need to be purchased in advance.
Cash is accepted in Centra/SuperValu outlets.
Columba Cryan – Legendary Leitrim Footballer – ar shlí na Firinne
Columba Cryan, a legendary figure on the Ballinamore and Leitrim football scene in the 1950s, passed away today, 5 May 2024.
Throughout 1950s, Columba was recognised one of Leitrim’s finest players, playing either at midfield or full forward. In 1952, Leitrim regraded to Junior, meaning that they opted out of the senior championship to concentrate on junior. It was a move which paid off as they won the Connacht Junior title. The All-Ireland semi-final was played in Pairc Sheáin Ui Eislin, before a reputed 5,000 attendance and, with Columba Cryan at full forward, Leitrim defeated Tipperary by 2-5 to 0-5. The final against Meath was in Breffni Park, but Leitrim lost.
Ten years later, in 1962, Leitrim again won the Connacht Junior title and Columba Cryan won his second Connacht Junior medal.
However, it was at senior level that Columba made his name as an outstanding player for Leitrim. In that glorious period (1957-1960) when Leitrim played in four Connacht finals in a row, all against Galway, Columba was a central figure in all of them. The nearest Leitrim got was to lose by two points in 1958, when Columba shaved the upright in the dying minutes. Columba’s brother-in-law, Leo Heslin from Aughavas, was a teammate on the Leitrim team in those years.
Leitrim’s most successful year ever, at National League level, came in 1959, when they reached the semi final, at a time when there were no divisions based on strength. Leitrim lost to Derry in Croke Park on that occasion, the only time Columba Cryan lined out for Leitrim in Pairc an Chrócaigh.
Ballinamore won the Senior Championship in 1956, largely due to a great midfield pairing of Columba Cryan and Brian Sweeney. For many many years, Columba and Brian travelled to matches together, no doubt reliving the great games they played together. Columba was captain of that 1956 winning team and his brother Josie was centre-half back.
Columba was the only Ballinamore player to possess a coveted Railway Cup medal. He was on the Connacht panel when they won in the years 1957 and 1958.
Our sympathy to Columba’s wife, Kay, to his daughters, Fiona, Síne, Lisa, Pam and son Columba.
Suaimhneas na bhFlaitheas do cheann de na peileadóirí ab fhearr a d’imir le Liatroim agus cumann Sheáin Úi Eislin, Béal an Átha Móir.
Reposing on Monday, 6th May, at Smith’s Funeral Home, High St., Ballinamore, N41 TD62, from 4pm until 6.30pm. Removal on Tuesday, 7th May, from his home to arrive at St. Patrick’s Church, Ballinamore, for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Oughteragh Cemetery, Ballinamore.
Ballinamore team, Leitrim Senior Champions 1956, captained by Columba Cryan
Leitrim began their 2024 Fr. Manning Cup campaign with a hard fought victory over Offaly on Saturday at Philly McGuinness Park in Mohill. Played in near perfect conditions, both teams began the game minus a number of players still involved with their respective U17 teams.
Leitrim started the better of the teams, dominating early possession. As in 2023, one of the standout characteristics of this team was their work ethic. On numerous occasions in the first half, the platform for Leitrim attacks was founded on some wonderful turnovers of Offaly with Conor Duignan and Thomas Gunn particularly prominent in that department. Conor Reynolds opened the scoring for Leitrim with a fine point after 4 minutes. In the next 10 minutes, Leitrim put distance between the teams adding 2-1 to their tally with the goals coming courtesy of Conor Reynolds (penalty) and Mark Nolan, and a further point from Conor Reynolds. Offaly got their first score after 18 minutes before Mark Nolan replied with a free. 5 minutes before the break Offaly were thrown a lifeline when they found room behind the Leitrim defence to score a much needed goal. Leitrim’s response was swift and they put together a great team move involving Ultan McNulty, Gearoid Curley and Mark Nolan to get Conor Reynolds free in front of goals. He was hauled down by some last ditch defending from Offaly and he duly dispatched the resultant penalty to give Leitrim an 8 point cushion. The final word of the half was left to Offaly as they converted a 30 metre free to leave the half time scoreline Leitrim 3-3 Offaly 1-2.
Offaly began the 2nd half in more assertive fashion with the introduction of 4 members of their U17 squad. They started to gain parity in the middle of the park which resulted in more pressure on the Leitrim defence. A sustained period of pressure led to Offaly opening the scoring in the 2nd half with a well taken point. Senan McGowan replied for Letrim from a free as Offaly started to expose gaps in the Leitrim defence. In the 8th and 14th minute Offaly added 2 further points to their tally from placed balls. In between those scores Offaly created some goal scoring opportunities only to be denied by some good saves by Scott Kerr and some stout defending by Charlie Slevin and Cillian McWeeney. Offaly were made to pay for these misses when Leitrim broke up an Offaly and after 3 quick accurate kick passes, half time substitute Jack Attard rifled the ball to the top corner to snuff out any possibility of an Offaly comeback. From then until the end of the game Leitrim wrestled back control of the game as both teams emptied the bench. Leitrim added a point through Jack Attard and goal through Gearoid Curley in reply to 3 further Offaly points. Senan McGowan completed the scoring with a free kick from 45 metres to leave Leitrim with a 10 point cushion at the final whistle.
LEITRIM: Scott Kerr; Cillian McWeeney; Charlie Slevin; Ronan Connolly; Ultan McNulty; Ross O’Shea; Darragh O’Boyle; Conor Duignan; Thomas Gunn; Senan McGowan (0-2); Gearoid Curley (1-0); Louis Quinn; Mark Nolan (1-0); Ronan Fox; Conor Reynolds (2-2). SUBS: Jack Attard (1-1), John McGarry, Nathan Casey, Keelan McGurrin, Cuan O Tonra, Daniel Gilrane, Oisin McGarry, Aaron Gibney, Shane Mayock and Rhionn Gallagher.
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ALL IRELAND UNDER 20 HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI FINAL – ANDREW O’NEILL CUP
Leitrim v Fermanagh
Date – Saturday 4th May
Venue- Lissan, Fermanagh County Training Grounds
Time – 3pm
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Tickets Also Available In Selected SuperValu And Centra Stores. Details of participating stores in link below. No Tickets Will Be On Sale At The Grounds On Matchday.
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The Living Well Programme is a key evidence-based resource of the Self-management Support Programme across Community Healthcare Cavan Donegal Leitrim Monaghan Sligo (CH CDLMS).
Living Well supports adults living with chronic health conditions and their carers to develop the core self-management skills to optimise health outcomes and quality of life.
The programme isfreeand is available online and in-person. Participants on the online programme are supported to access and use the virtual platform.
Day
Start date
Finish date
Time
Location
Monday
13th May
1st July
10.30am – 1pm
Online
Thursday
23rd May
27th June
10.30am – 1pm
Tubbercurry Family Resource Centre, Mountain Rd, Tubbercurry,
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Important notice for anyone attending the Eirgrid Connacht U20 Rd 5 match, Leitrim v Roscommon, this evening (throw-in 6.30pm) in Ballinamore. Please arrive in good time, 6.00pm and avail of any available parking at the Sports Complex, the Square and at the Tesco shopping car park. (10min walk).
We also wish to advise people that there is also a wake taking place in a nearby funeral home around the same time. We ask people to please be respectful towards the deceased and their family at this difficult time. Thanking you in advance.
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On Monday 22nd April at 7:30pm the GAA Community & Health Department will facilitate a National Substance Use Webinar for all GAA units in conjunction with the Regional/Local Drugs task Forces and Ascert.
Please see article HERE from GAA.ie providing information on the webinar.
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Tailteann Cup Round 1 – Leitrim v Waterford – Ticket Info8th May 2024 - 5:02 pm
Tailteann Cup Round 1 – Leitrim v Waterford – Ticket Info
County FootballPatrons are reminded that admission to Saturday’s Tailteann Cup Round 1 match with Waterford in Ballinamore at 6pm is strictly by ticket only. You are advised to purchase your tickets well in advance of this game. There will be no tickets on sale at the venue and cash will not be accepted.
Tailteann Cup Group Stage
All tickets need to be purchased in advance.
Cash is accepted in Centra/SuperValu outlets.
Tickets may be purchased at the following link:
https://am.ticketmaster.com/gaa/tailteanncup24
THE LATE COLUMBA CRYAN RIP
RIPColumba Cryan – Legendary Leitrim Footballer – ar shlí na Firinne
Columba Cryan, a legendary figure on the Ballinamore and Leitrim football scene in the 1950s, passed away today, 5 May 2024.
Throughout 1950s, Columba was recognised one of Leitrim’s finest players, playing either at midfield or full forward. In 1952, Leitrim regraded to Junior, meaning that they opted out of the senior championship to concentrate on junior. It was a move which paid off as they won the Connacht Junior title. The All-Ireland semi-final was played in Pairc Sheáin Ui Eislin, before a reputed 5,000 attendance and, with Columba Cryan at full forward, Leitrim defeated Tipperary by 2-5 to 0-5. The final against Meath was in Breffni Park, but Leitrim lost.
Ten years later, in 1962, Leitrim again won the Connacht Junior title and Columba Cryan won his second Connacht Junior medal.
However, it was at senior level that Columba made his name as an outstanding player for Leitrim. In that glorious period (1957-1960) when Leitrim played in four Connacht finals in a row, all against Galway, Columba was a central figure in all of them. The nearest Leitrim got was to lose by two points in 1958, when Columba shaved the upright in the dying minutes. Columba’s brother-in-law, Leo Heslin from Aughavas, was a teammate on the Leitrim team in those years.
Leitrim’s most successful year ever, at National League level, came in 1959, when they reached the semi final, at a time when there were no divisions based on strength. Leitrim lost to Derry in Croke Park on that occasion, the only time Columba Cryan lined out for Leitrim in Pairc an Chrócaigh.
Ballinamore won the Senior Championship in 1956, largely due to a great midfield pairing of Columba Cryan and Brian Sweeney. For many many years, Columba and Brian travelled to matches together, no doubt reliving the great games they played together. Columba was captain of that 1956 winning team and his brother Josie was centre-half back.
Columba was the only Ballinamore player to possess a coveted Railway Cup medal. He was on the Connacht panel when they won in the years 1957 and 1958.
Our sympathy to Columba’s wife, Kay, to his daughters, Fiona, Síne, Lisa, Pam and son Columba.
Suaimhneas na bhFlaitheas do cheann de na peileadóirí ab fhearr a d’imir le Liatroim agus cumann Sheáin Úi Eislin, Béal an Átha Móir.
Reposing on Monday, 6th May, at Smith’s Funeral Home, High St., Ballinamore, N41 TD62, from 4pm until 6.30pm. Removal on Tuesday, 7th May, from his home to arrive at St. Patrick’s Church, Ballinamore, for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Oughteragh Cemetery, Ballinamore.
Ballinamore team, Leitrim Senior Champions 1956, captained by Columba Cryan
Fr. Manning Cup Report
County FootballLEITRIM 5 – 6 OFFALY 1 – 8
ALL IRELAND UNDER 20 HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI FINAL TEAM ANNOUNCED
Team AnnouncementALL IRELAND UNDER 20 HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI FINAL – ANDREW O’NEILL CUP
Leitrim v Fermanagh
Date – Saturday 4th May
Venue- Lissan, Fermanagh County Training Grounds
Time – 3pm
LEITRIM UNDER 20 TEAM V MAYO ANNOUNCED
Team AnnouncementLORY MEAGHER CUP – LIATROIM V LONGFORT TEAM ANNOUNCED
Team AnnouncementFREE LIVING WELL PROGRAMME
Health and WellbeingFREE Living Well programme – places available.
The Living Well Programme is a key evidence-based resource of the Self-management Support Programme across Community Healthcare Cavan Donegal Leitrim Monaghan Sligo (CH CDLMS).
Living Well supports adults living with chronic health conditions and their carers to develop the core self-management skills to optimise health outcomes and quality of life.
The programme is free and is available online and in-person. Participants on the online programme are supported to access and use the virtual platform.
Day
Start date
Finish date
Time
Location
Monday
13th May
1st July
10.30am – 1pm
Online
Thursday
23rd May
27th June
10.30am – 1pm
Tubbercurry Family Resource Centre, Mountain Rd, Tubbercurry,
Co. Sligo. F91 YR25
Please check the webpage: www.hse.ie/livingwell for further programmes in CH CDLMS
Email: livingwell.nw@hse.ie
Phone: 087 1800 286
To order Living Well Programme leaflets contact livingwell.nw@hse.ie.
For more information visit: www.hse.ie/livingwell.
LORY MEAGHER CUP – LIATROIM V LANCHASÍR TEAM ANNOUNCED
Team AnnouncementLiatroim v Lanchasír
Saturday 20th April
2pm
St Joseph’s Glenavy, Antrim.
Tickets can only be purchased through the below link. There will be none on sale at the ground on match day.
https://am.ticketmaster.com/gaa/24SJ2004
Electric Ireland Connacht Minor Championship
Team AnnouncementEIRGRID CONNACHT U20 CHAMPIONSHIP LEITRIM V ROSCOMMON – CAR PARKING
GeneralImportant Parking Arrangements
Important notice for anyone attending the Eirgrid Connacht U20 Rd 5 match, Leitrim v Roscommon, this evening (throw-in 6.30pm) in Ballinamore. Please arrive in good time, 6.00pm and avail of any available parking at the Sports Complex, the Square and at the Tesco shopping car park. (10min walk).
We also wish to advise people that there is also a wake taking place in a nearby funeral home around the same time. We ask people to please be respectful towards the deceased and their family at this difficult time. Thanking you in advance.
Leitrim Under 20 Team versus Roscommon
Team AnnouncementAdvance Ticket Sales Only – NO TICKETS ON SALE AT MATCH VENUE
https://www.universe.com/users/connacht-gaa-YWLJG3
National Substance Use Webinar
Health and WellbeingOn Monday 22nd April at 7:30pm the GAA Community & Health Department will facilitate a National Substance Use Webinar for all GAA units in conjunction with the Regional/Local Drugs task Forces and Ascert.
Please see article HERE from GAA.ie providing information on the webinar.