Leitrims Junior team put in a credible performance on Friday evening against Fermanagh who entered the Connacht competition for the first time. The game was completed just before daylight disappeared but the small crowd of Leitrim supporters went home content as the Junior team confirmed their place in the Connacht Semifinal against Mayo in 2 weeks time.
Before the game started Leitrim goalie Philip Farrelly injured himself in the warm up session and had to retire due to an ankle injury. His place was filled by Anthony Conway who performed his duties admirably as he pulled off 2 important saves during the game.
The game opened with Leitrim playing into the scoreboard end and with the breeze at their backs they made use of the slight advantage as they scored a total of 8 points to Fermanaghs 1 goal and 1 point. The teams swapped their opening points in the 2nd and 3rd minutes as Dara McKiernan scored Leitrims point from a free. Leitrim attacked strongly for the next 5 minutes but only showing 2 wides for their efforts. Stephen Feeney fisted a point to give Leitrim the edge but Fermanagh attacks lead to a goal in the 11th minute after Anthony Conway made an excellent save minutes before hand. This was their last score of the half as Leitrim moved up a gear and camped in the Fermanagh back line for the rest of the half. Dara McKiernan had his shooting boots on as he put over 5 points from frees with 2 wides from McGourty and Bohan sprinkled into the mix and the final point of the half was from Darren Sweeney from play. Leitrim were in control but there was more in the tank than the 4 point half time lead.
The second half started off with a quick opening score as the first Leitrim attack resulted in a free which McKiernan slotted over. Fermanagh managed a point from play before 4 unanswered points from McKiernan, McKeon, Mahon and Prior. In the 8th minute Fermanaghs James Connolly scored their 3rd point from play. Christopher Prior registered his second before Seamus Ryder sliced one wide in the 13th minute. Dara McKiernan scored form play and this was followed by Fermanaghs Lee McQuaid who also scored from play. Dara McKiernan and Christopher added to their tally from play in the 17th and 18th minutes before a late Fermanagh rally when they got 3 points from play on the board. Leitrim were playing open fast moving football from defence to attack throughout the half with many notable performances but it was in the 28th minute that the Leitrim goal finally arrived as Sean McGourty slotted the ball into the net after a long solo in onÓgoals. In the closing minutes points were swapped by both teams and the game ended in a Leitrim 10 point victory.
This was a very credible performance by the team and a well deserved victory. The semi against Mayo is fixed for Friday week, May 15th, and the semi final winners can look forward to the Final which is the scheduled as the warm up game to the Connacht Senior Championship game between Leitrim and Roscommon on May 31st.
Starting 15:
Anthony Conway, Liam Ferguson, David Flynn, Wayne Gilgunn , Aiden Bohan,, Stephen Feeney (0-1), Ciaran Kennedy, Darren Sweeney (0-1), RonanÓgallagher, Wayne McKeon (0-1), Sean McGourty (1-0), Christopher Prior (0-3), Dara McKiernan (0-11), Emmet Mahon (0-1), John McGuinness.
Subs:
Ciaran Flynn, Conor O Rourke for Aidan Bohan (59mins), Emmet Lee for Liam Ferguson (59mins) , Mark Creegan, nÓgel Maguire for Wayne Gilgunn (56 mins), Sean Mulvey, Sean Murray for Emmett Mahon (56 mins), Philip Farrelly (inj) John McGuinness – Bornacoola (inj)
02-May-09 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
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Big Occasion for Ballinamore Sean OHeslins
Club FootballSean OHeslins, one of the legendary clubs of Leitrim GAA, has seen many big occasions but this coming weekend will be one of their greatest ever. The culmination of seven years of work comes on Sunday next when Uachtarán Cumann Lúthchleas Gael, Criostóir Ó Cuana, officially opens the new Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin.
Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin was the first GAA-owned grounds in Leitrim when it first opened in 1952. For years it was the main County grounds and hosted County Finals, Connacht Championships and many big games. Indeed National League games were played there until the early 1990s. However, it was prone to flooding and many a game had to be changed elsewhere even in summertime.
In 2002 the club embarked on a major development the like of which had not been seen in Leitrim before. The main pitch was intensively drained and is now the best in the County. The club then developed a second pitch, something which is common in many counties but not in Leitrim. The second pitch is also a Prunty pitch and is as good as the main one. The final phase was the development of a stand and dressingrooms and other facilities. The stand can seat nearly 800 people. There are four dressingrooms underneath as well as referees rooms etc. Upstairs there is a gym and clubrooms.
On next weekend there are a series of activities, details of which can be seen in the Leitrim Observer. The official opening is on Sunday at 3.00pm. Local clubs Aughawillan, Aughnasheelin, Drumreilly and Fenagh as well as Sean OHeslins will partake in a tournament for the Thomas Galligan Memorial Cup.
The club has also produced a DVD history which will be launched in Priors Lounge on Saturday night by Uachtarán, Críostóir Ó Cuana, at 9.30. This will be a wonderful look at the history of a famous club in all its aspects. It will be on sale after the launch as well as in the pitch on Sunday and in local shops.
All of the Gaels of Leitrim are invited to the opening on Sunday. Admission is free. Agus tá fáilte roimh gach duine.
19-May-09 by Sean o Suiilleabhan
Leitrim football panel for 2009 announced
County FootballLeitrims management team of Mickey Moran, John Morrison and Martin McGowan have named a 30 strong panel of players for this years Championship. Many familiar faces from last years squad make a return and they are complemented with 6 players from recent years while 6 more are debutantes to the senior panel. 19 teams in total are represented on the squad.
Players are listed in alphabetical order by first name, bold text refers to a new player, underlined is a player who returns this year to the panel.
15-May-09 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Win tickets to see Leitrim V Roscommon
GeneralIn the run up to the Leitrim V Roscommon Championship game on May 31st next Cloone GAA have launched the regions first ever online GAA competition. The free competition is being ran entirely on the clubs website and is offering people the chance to win two seated stand tickets for the big game.
The competition is free to enter and users just need to answer a simple question to be in with a chance to win the two tickets. Entry to the competition is free and people have until 8pm on Tuesday May 26th to enter. Full details are available on the clubs website at www.cloon GAA.net
15-May-09 by Cloone GAA
New ticketing arrangements for Juvenile Groups on May 31st
GeneralPlease note that this information is an advance notice of new special ticketing arrangements for Juvenile Groups only. You will be advised of the General Ticketing arrangements at a later date.
Please be advised that Juvenile Group Passes will be made available by Comhairle Connacht CLG for the Connacht SFC match Liatroim v Roscomain on 31 Bealtaine next.
In order to access these passes your club must make an application by email direct to Runai Comhairle Connacht CLG Sean O Pronntaigh connachtgaa@eircom.net to arrive no later than 5pm Aoine 22 Bealtaine. No applications will be considered after this date.
The cost of the Juvenile Passes will be €0.50 each and there will be one complimentary adult with each 10 passes ordered by your club.
Group Passes will gain admittance to the Ground at a designated Stile only.
Please note that Group Passes apply to Under 16 only.
Please make cheques, to cover the cost of your order, payable to Comhairle Connacht CLG and send by post to Sean O Pronntaigh, Runai Comhairle Connacht CLG, Aras Connacht, Baile hAmhnais, Co. Maigh Eo.
These Group Passes will not gain admission to Stand at Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada.
You will be advised of the General Ticketing arrangements at a later date.
14-May-09 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Observation of Minutes Silence – May 17th 2009
Club FootballOn foot of a request from the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Mr Eamon O Cuív T.D., Ard Chomhairle recently agreed that a minute of silent reflection should be observed at all GAA events on Sunday May 17th 2009 in memory of those who died and emigrated during the Great Famine.
This action will be replicated at all public and sporting events in the Country on that date as part of the inaugural National Famine Commemoration day which seeks to commemorate all those who suffered loss during the famine – loss of life, loss of family, loss of home and loss of country.
12-May-09 by Croke Park
Coaching News
CoachingCoaching news
Under 8 & 10 Club blitz
Our blitz planned for last weekend did not fair very well due to the terrible weather conditions. Clubs should note that the next rounds of games will take place on Saturday May 23rd & Saturday May 30th. Full details of all games will be sent to clubs this week and published in next week coaching news.
Under 16 development squad
Last weekends session had to be called off due to the weather. Our next session and last till after the exams will take place on Saturday next in Ballinaglera GAA grounds commencing at 10.30am. The following are bus times and routes for the session.
Kinlough 8.55, Manorhamilton 9.15, Dromahair 9.25, Drumkeerin 9.35, Drumshanbo 9.55, Ballinaglera 10.10.
Ballinamore 8.20, Carrigallen 8.40, Aughavas 8.55, Cloone 9.05, Mohill 9.15, Masonite 9.25, Ck-on – Shannon 9.35, Leitrim 9.45, Ballinaglera 10.10.
Vhi GAA Cul camps 2009
Application forms for this years Vhi GAA cul camps have been distributed to all schools during the past few weeks. The new on-line booking and payment system is available since April 21st and we would encourage parents to avail of this method of registration if possible. This new site can be accessed from the GAA website, www.gaa.ie or from the Leitrim GAA website simply by clicking on the VHI logo. To date the site is proving very popular with many parents opting for this method of registration. If however parents do not wish to use the new online system they can still fill out the paper application form and forward direct to Thomas Keenan, Pairc Sean, Ck-on-Shannon. Which ever way you decide to book, can you please do so as early as possible as this will assist greatly with camp organisation. This years camps will commence on Monday 6th July and will follow the same format as last year.
06/07/09 – Aughawillan, Manorhamilton, Ck-on-Shannon.
13/07/09 – Kinlough, Drumshanbo, Mohill.
20/07/09 – Aughavas, Dromahair, Gortletteragh.
27/07/07 – Drumkeerin, Fenagh, Leitrim.
Coaching booklets
Coaches of all teams are always looking for new ideas and ways to coach skills, game set ups etc, so with thanks to John Morrison we have two publications, "Head, Hands & Feet" and "Games for better Team play" which coaches can purchase at a very modest cost of €15 each. All coaches should obtain copies of both publications as they are excellent reference books.
Some Fun do packs are still available at €50 per pack, and we would urge all coaches working with children up to under 12 to obtain a copy.
Both the booklets and the Fun do packs can be got by contacting Thomas Keenan on 087-6591049 or email thomas.keenan@leitrim.gaa.ie.
12-May-09 by Thomas Keenan
Clubs take centre stage on day of 125 Celebrations
GeneralClubs take centre stage on day of 125 Celebrations
As many as 400,000 GAA members across Ireland and overseas attended club events over the weekend to celebrate Lá na gClub as part of the GAAs 125 Celebrations.
The Association is asking clubs to send their video clips and photographs to Croke Park by email for inclusion in a collection of memories of the day.
On a weekend free of competitive inter-county games, clubs across the organisation were encouraged to organise events that underlined their links with their host communities by placing a special emphasis on family, fun, games and culture.
Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael Criostóir Ó Cuana praised clubs who actively supported and promoted the day across the country and expressed satisfaction that the event helped underline the special place of the club at the heart of the organisation.
He said: "Today was a special day for clubs across the country and I was privileged to be present at a number of club events over the course of the weekend to witness first hand the excellent work that our clubs are doing.
"These events offered club members involved in the various different activities of club life the chance to come together on the same occasion and celebrate their involvement and membership of the same unit.
"Our clubs lie at the heart of our Association and I believe the success of todays festivities underlined the importance of the work they do."
Clubs are asked to send their video clips and digital photographs to 125@gaa.ie to allow the association to compile a collection of the events that took place today.
10-May-09 by Croke Park
Dromahair pipped at the post
Club FootballAlas their dream is over as Dromahair lost the final by 1 point after a game that saw them lead for most of the way through. Playing with a strong wind they led at half time 0-5 to 1-1 in a game that was littered with frees. The physically bigger Glasdrumman team managed a point then a goal after a sustained period of pressure. Dromahair played open ball into the forwards but had to work very hard for each score and the 1 point lead proved to be insufficient considering the loss of the wind advantage in the second half.
The red and whites put in a huge performance in the second half which was not without its dramas. Without spoiling the viewing of the programme it was nail biting stuff right until the final whistle deep in injury time. Unfortunately for the gallant Dromahair lads they ended 1 behind at the key stage of the game and tried ever so hard to level matters. The dream was not to be, much to the dismay of the team, mentors and the huge support.
Congratulations is due to the Team and Management for their achievement in reaching the final and putting Dromahair firmly on the map. The supporters who turned out in their thousands were a credit and they provided the necessary support with their magnificant colour and fanfare.
The final will be shown Sunday evening at 6:30pm on RTE 1.
09-May-09 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
La Na gClub – Sunday May 10th
GeneralThe GAAs 125 Celebrations will take on a special club focus this weekend when clubs the length and breadth of the country and those overseas celebrate Lá na gClub.
Association President Criostóir Ó Cuana has called on members everywhere to engage with their local clubs next Sunday.
Clubs have been encouraged to celebrate the GAAs century and a quarter anniversary by organising events within their communities which underline their importance to their respective areas.
A variety of different initiatives have been organised by units with a special emphasis onÓgames, culture and community on a day when no club fixtures have been scheduled.
The GAA President, who is a Youghal clubman, joined forces with Ard Stiúrthoir Páraic Duffy and Iar-Uachtarán Nioclás Ó Braonáin to shine a light on their own club allegiances and he urged members everywhere to make a special effort to ensure that Sunday is a memorable day that places our clubs – some of whom are also celebrating their 125th anniversaries – at the heart of the Associations 125 calendar.
He said: "Our home club is where it begins for us all and for that reason it occupies a special place in us all. Its where we are first introduced to the games and it very quickly assumes a badge of identity that in many cases comes second only to our family allegiances.
"Sunday is all about highlighting the incredible work that our clubs do in every community in Ireland and re-affirming the place of the club at the very heart of the organisation.
"Some of our older club units are also celebrating their 125th anniversaries, which is testament to the massive and long standing contributions that they make to the fabric of the communities they interact with and serve so well.
"I acknowledge the superb work overseen by our volunteers in clubs everywhere and hope that the GAA will be as well served by its members in the years ahead as it has been since its inception back in 1884."
08-May-09 by Croke Park
Dromahair – Best of Luck from Leitrim Supporters
GeneralMessage to Dromahair:
The Clubs of Leitrim, Leitrim County Board and the Leitrim Supporters in Dublin would like to wish St Patricks Dromahair the very best of luck in tomorrow s final in Parnell Park.
"Wishing Katherine Lynch & Dromahaire the best of luck in the final from Eamonn Duignan, Mike Feeney and all the Leitrim Supporters in Dublin."
06-May-09 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Connacht Junior Semifinal confirmed for Pairc Sean
County FootballThe Connacht Junior semifinal is now confirmed for Páirc Seán next Friday evening (May 15th) at 7:30pm against Mayo. The winners of this will play in the final on May 31st as the curtain raiser to the Leitrim v Roscommon Senior Championship clash. Potentially Leitrim & Roscommon Juniors could meet in the Junior final making it a double header on May 31st if both overcome their semifinal counterparts.
Official notification of fixture
CONNACHT JUNIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Semi-Finals Friday 15th May Extra (Time if necessary)
7.30pm – Leitrim v Mayo – Carrick-on-Shannon
Referee: B Kinneevey (G)
Standby Referee/Linesman: G Kinneevey(G)
Linesman: P McGovern (G)
Sideline: Official J Henry (G)
7.30pm – Sligo v Roscommon – Markievicz Park
Referee: M Leyden (L)
Standby Referee/Linesman: R McBrien (L)
Linesman: B Sammon (L)
Sideline Official H Beirne ®
FINAL: Sunday 31st May @ Carrick on Shannon
06-May-09 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Connacht Junior Champ – Leitrim v Fermanagh
County FootballLeitrims Junior team put in a credible performance on Friday evening against Fermanagh who entered the Connacht competition for the first time. The game was completed just before daylight disappeared but the small crowd of Leitrim supporters went home content as the Junior team confirmed their place in the Connacht Semifinal against Mayo in 2 weeks time.
Before the game started Leitrim goalie Philip Farrelly injured himself in the warm up session and had to retire due to an ankle injury. His place was filled by Anthony Conway who performed his duties admirably as he pulled off 2 important saves during the game.
The game opened with Leitrim playing into the scoreboard end and with the breeze at their backs they made use of the slight advantage as they scored a total of 8 points to Fermanaghs 1 goal and 1 point. The teams swapped their opening points in the 2nd and 3rd minutes as Dara McKiernan scored Leitrims point from a free. Leitrim attacked strongly for the next 5 minutes but only showing 2 wides for their efforts. Stephen Feeney fisted a point to give Leitrim the edge but Fermanagh attacks lead to a goal in the 11th minute after Anthony Conway made an excellent save minutes before hand. This was their last score of the half as Leitrim moved up a gear and camped in the Fermanagh back line for the rest of the half. Dara McKiernan had his shooting boots on as he put over 5 points from frees with 2 wides from McGourty and Bohan sprinkled into the mix and the final point of the half was from Darren Sweeney from play. Leitrim were in control but there was more in the tank than the 4 point half time lead.
The second half started off with a quick opening score as the first Leitrim attack resulted in a free which McKiernan slotted over. Fermanagh managed a point from play before 4 unanswered points from McKiernan, McKeon, Mahon and Prior. In the 8th minute Fermanaghs James Connolly scored their 3rd point from play. Christopher Prior registered his second before Seamus Ryder sliced one wide in the 13th minute. Dara McKiernan scored form play and this was followed by Fermanaghs Lee McQuaid who also scored from play. Dara McKiernan and Christopher added to their tally from play in the 17th and 18th minutes before a late Fermanagh rally when they got 3 points from play on the board. Leitrim were playing open fast moving football from defence to attack throughout the half with many notable performances but it was in the 28th minute that the Leitrim goal finally arrived as Sean McGourty slotted the ball into the net after a long solo in onÓgoals. In the closing minutes points were swapped by both teams and the game ended in a Leitrim 10 point victory.
This was a very credible performance by the team and a well deserved victory. The semi against Mayo is fixed for Friday week, May 15th, and the semi final winners can look forward to the Final which is the scheduled as the warm up game to the Connacht Senior Championship game between Leitrim and Roscommon on May 31st.
Starting 15:
Anthony Conway, Liam Ferguson, David Flynn, Wayne Gilgunn , Aiden Bohan,, Stephen Feeney (0-1), Ciaran Kennedy, Darren Sweeney (0-1), RonanÓgallagher, Wayne McKeon (0-1), Sean McGourty (1-0), Christopher Prior (0-3), Dara McKiernan (0-11), Emmet Mahon (0-1), John McGuinness.
Subs:
Ciaran Flynn, Conor O Rourke for Aidan Bohan (59mins), Emmet Lee for Liam Ferguson (59mins) , Mark Creegan, nÓgel Maguire for Wayne Gilgunn (56 mins), Sean Mulvey, Sean Murray for Emmett Mahon (56 mins), Philip Farrelly (inj) John McGuinness – Bornacoola (inj)
02-May-09 by Brendan Doyle – PRO