All Ireland Nicky Rackard Cup Hurling Championship 2008

The schedule of games for the All Ireland Nicky Rackard Cup Hurling Championship 2008 was released recently and Leitrim have 2 games (home and away) inÓgroup 3B. 3 other groups exist with the top two teams in each group will contest the quarter finals.

 

GROUP 3B

28 June 2008 (Sat) – Round 1

Non Ards v Liatroim – 3 Bye

 

05 July 2008 (Sat) – Round 2

Liatroim v Fear Manach – Non Ards Bye

 

12 July 2008 (Sat) – Round 3

Fear Manach v Non Ards – Liatroim Bye

 

All Ireland Quarter-Finals
19.07.08 (Sat)

Top Two Teams in each Group – drawn on seeded basis to avoid repeat pairings from group stage – Group Winners have home game provided venue meets the criteria set down by the National Safety and Infrastructure Committee.

All Ireland Semi-Finals
26.07.08 (Sun)

Quarter Final Winners compete – knockout format – based on a draw. The Draw shall be structured to avoid repeats of the Group pairings, if needs be and the first team draw out in each Semi-Final shall have home venue.

Final – 02/03/04.08.08 (Sat, Sun, Mon)

 

 

 

01-Nov-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Allianz Hurling League 2008

 

The following is the schedule of games for Leitrim in the Allianz National Hurling League 2008.

 

Allianz National Hurling League 2008 – Division4

Round 1 – Sunday, Feb 10th at 2:30pm
Leitrim v Cavan

Round 2 – Sunday, Feb 17th
Leitrim have a BYE

Round 3 – Sunday, March 9th at 2:30pm
Fermanagh v Leitrim

Round 4 – Sunday, March 16th at 2:30pm
Monaghan v Leitrim

Round 5 – Sunday, March 23rd at 2:30pm
Leitrim v An Dún Theas

 

Finals:

Top Two Teams contest the Roinn IV Final

Promotion/Relegation

Promotion and Relegation to be confirmed after December meeting of Ard Chomhairle.

 

 

 

01-Nov-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Scór na mBunscoileanna -Dátaí

Scór na mBunscoileanna -Dátaí

The following are the venues and participating schools:

Déardaoin 8 Samhain i nGort Leitreach ag 6.30

Droim Míle
Achadh Easa
Maothail
Barr na Cuille
Carraig Álainn
Gaelscoil Liatroma

Aoine 9 Samhain i mBéal an Átha Móir ag 6.30

Droim Cong
Scoil Naomh Padraig, Béal an Átha Móir
Scoil Naomh Bríde, Béal an Átha Móir
Scoil Naomh Cláir, Cluainín
Achadh na Sileann
Achadh Mhaoileann
Fíonach
Droim Liath

Other schools will be added on Monday

 

 

31-Oct-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Ladies – All Star Nominations 2007

 

5 Leitrim Ladies are in the shake up for the Ladies All Star team of 2007. There are 44 names in the full list and included with these are Leitrims Mary McKeon, Sinead Brennan, Maeve Quinn, Sarah McLoughlin and Ann Marie Cox. Well done to all onÓgetting this far and the best of luck in the final stages as the list is shortened to the 15 All Stars.

 

The full list of nominations is:

Goalkeepers

1. Irene Munnelly (Meath) 2. Elaine Harte (Cork) 3. Mary Rose Kelly (Wexford)

 

Full Backs

1. Rena Buckley (Cork) 2. Angela Walsh (Cork) 3. Helena Lohan Mayo) 4. Maura Kelly (Tyrone) 5. Lorraine Muckian (Laois) 6. Sinéad Dooley (Meath) 7. Mary McKeon (Leitrim) 8. Rebecca Hallihan (Waterford) 9. Sinéad Brennan (Leitrim)

 

Half Backs

1. Bríd Stack (Cork) 2. Breege Corkery (Cork) 3. Martha Carter (Mayo) 4. Angela Casey (Laois) 5. Patricia Fogarty (Laois) 6. Claire OHara (Mayo) 7. BronÓgh ODonnell (Armagh) 8. Aoibheann Daly (Galway) 9. Louise McKeever (Meath)

 

Midfield

1. Juliet Murphy (Cork) 2. Norita Kelly (Cork) 3. Brianne Leahy (Kildare) 4. Claire Egan (Mayo) 5. Maeve Quinn (Leitrim) 6. Caroline OHanlon (Armagh)

 

Half Forwards

1. Cora Staunton (Mayo) 2. Niamh Kindlon (Monaghan) 3. Sarah McLoughlin (Leitrim) 4. Tracy Lawlor (Laois) 5. Fiona McHale (Mayo) 6. Eilish Gormley (Trrone) 7. Linda Wall (Waterford) 8. Michaela Downey (Down) 9. Nollaig Cleary (Cork)

 

Full Forwards

1. Gemma Begley (Tyrone) 2. Valerie Mulcahy (Cork) 3. Sinéad Aherne (Dublin) 4. Deirdre OReilly (Cork) 5. Cathy Donnelly (Tyrone) 6. Ann Marie Cox (Leitrim) 7. Caroline Murphy (Wexford) 8. Michelle Hearne (Wexford) 9. Geraldine OShea (Kerry)

 

 

30-Oct-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Scór News

Scór News

Scór na mBunscoileanna

There is just over a week to go to Scór na mBunscoileanna and with all schools on their mid-term break this week, some schools still have to confirm their entries. Any school that hasnt done so please ring Maura Mulvey by next Monday evening at the latest. Details of which school is at which venue will be on the leitrimgaa.ie website on Wednesday evening.

The two venues are: Gortletteragh on Thursday 8 November and Ballinamore on Friday 9 November, both evenings starting at 6.30pm. Both evenings will start with Trath na gCeist as the first item, so schools are asked to heave their quiz teams there promptly at 6.30. The Trath na gCeist will be run as a table-type quiz. All of the other items will follow in the normal Scór order with Rince Foirne first, followed by solo singing, ceol uirlise, recitation, bailéad ghrúpa etc.

Scór na nÓg

Preparations are in full swing in many clubs for Scór na nÓg which will be on 8 and 9 December in Ballinamore and Carrick on Shannon respectively.

 

 

29-Oct-07 by Sean O Suilleabhain

Allianz National Football League 2008 – Division 3

Its the long road for Leitrim in 2008 in the National League as 3 of our 4 away games are long journeys except the relatively short trip up the N4 to Longford. The format of the New Division 3 consists of the following counties:

Limerick, Fermanagh, Louth, Down, Wexford, Sligo, Longford and Leitrim

We have 3 home games to Fermanagh, Sligo, Down while we are scheduled to play 4 away games to Louth, Longford, Wexford and Limerick.

The draw was made recently by the national CCC and the fixtures were approved by an Coiste Bainistí yeaterday (Saturday) at a meeting in Croke Park. This year a number of games in Divsions 1, 2 and 3 will be played on Saturdays evenings under lights however that wont be the case for Leitrim as all of our games are scheduled for Sunday afternoons starting on February 3rd. They games are scheduled on a fortnightly basis thereafter except for the last 2 rounds and the ordinary rounds conclude on April 13th. The main rules are as follows:

Each Team to play 7 Ordinary Rounds.
The top 2 Teams contest the Roinn III Final.
The top 2 Teams are promoted to Roinn II.
The bottom 2 Teams are relegated to Roinn IV.

 

Allianz National Football League 2008 – Division 3

Round 1 – Sunday, Feb 3rd at 2:30pm
Leitrim v Fermanagh

Round 2 – Sunday, Feb 17th at 2:30pm
Longford v Leitrim

Round 3 – Sunday, March 2nd at 2:30pm
Louth v Leitrim

Round 4 – Sunday, March 16th at 2:30pm
Leitrim v Sligo

Round 5 – Sunday, March 30th  at 2:30pm
Wexford v Leitrim

Round 6 – Sunday, April 6th at 2:30pm
Leitrim v Down

Round 7 – Sunday, April 13th at 2:30pm
Limerick v Leitrim

 

 

 

 

 

28-Oct-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Player Injury Insurance night

All club insurance officers, players and anyone with an interest in the processing of an insurance claim will have an opportunity to participate in an exercise on how to complete the forms etc…

This insurance information night takes place on Monday 5th November in the meeting room of level 3 of Ardan Mhic Samhrain, Pairc Sean starting sharp at 8 pm.

You can also bring along a current claim form(s) or just come along and avail of this chance to get to know all the details of what completes a typical player injury insurance claim. Everyone who wishes to attend will be very welcome.

PJ Meehan
Development/Insurance Officer

 

 

28-Oct-07 by PJ Meehan

U21 Championship fixtures announced

The U21 A and B Championship fixtures were announced this evening and are now available on this website.. In the event of a draw after normal time in the Quarter and Semi finals then extra time will be played.

The Finals which are scheduled for 2nd December will not go to extra time should the teams draw after normal time.

 

 

26-Oct-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

All Star Childrens tour

Monday 29th October to Friday 2nd November, Daily at 14.30

Schools out for mid-term and what better way to keep the kids occupied than taking a special tour of Croke Park the field of dreams. Find out which dressing room is lucky, see where the players celebrate after they win their match and take a seat in some of the highest seats in the stadium.

Child €4, Adult €8, Concession €6, Family €20. No booking necessary. Tel 01- 8192361

education@crokepark.ie

All Stars Art Attack- The winner takes it all, Sam Maguire!

Saturday 3rd November 10.30-12.30

Just who was Sam Maguire and why is the All-Ireland football trophy named after him? Find out with Education Officer Selina O’Regan and make your very own Sam Maguire to take home.

€4 Child. Ages 8+ Booking essential. Tel 01- 8192361 education@crokepark.ie

 

 

26-Oct-07 by GAA.ie

Latest Ladies News

VHI Connacht Club Championship; Hard luck to Aughawillan who were defeated by Corofin in the semi final on Sunday in Leitrim Gaels pitch. A flying start by Corofin and a number of misses when Aughawillan were on top in the first half left them trailing by seven points at the break but with a wind advantage to come. Despite a great effort to get back into the game, Aughawillan were foiled each time by a superb defensive display from the Galway side who also displayed some excellent team scores. Corofin now advance to the Connacht Final against Carnacon of Mayo next weekend.

Intermediate B Championship: St Marys qualified for the semi final on Sunday morning with a hard earned win over Bornacoola in Fenagh and will face St. Josephs next weekend. In the other semifinal Glencar Manorhamilton defeated Ballinaglera by two points and have qualified for the final on 4th November.

County Board Meeting: A meeting will take place on Tuesday next 30th October in Arus Padraig, Drumshanbo at 9.00pm

People in Need Telethon: Stars of the past and future will feature in a game organised by Mary Brennan in Cloone on Sunday next at 3.00pm as part of a number of activites to raise funds for the People in Need telethon. Many of the 1988 and 2007 All Ireland winning ladies players will display their talents and your support for this worthy cause would be appreciated.

Vhi Healthcare Club Person of the Year: Have you a club member you feel qualifies for the title of "Ladies Gaelic Football Club Person of the Year"? Vhi Healthcare is association with Cumann Peil Gael na mBan wish to honour a Club Member from within the Association who has made a vital contribution as a player, mentor or dministrator. Nominations can be submitted on the official nomination form online at www.ladiesgaelic.ie or www.vhi.ie Closing date is Friday 16th November @ 5.00pm The winner will receive a €500 travel voucher and their club will receive a trophy in recognition of their efforts. The club will also receive a set of jerseys. Nominees must be over 18 years of age.

Ladies Calendars: Clubs and supporters should note that an official Leitrim Ladies Calendar for 2008 will be on sale towards the end of the year.

Hall Of Fame: Congratulations to Mary Quinn Fox on being honoured with the 2007 Hall of Fame Award for Ladies Gaelic football. Mary will receive her award on Saturday 17th November at the All Stars Banquet. The All Star Nominations for 2007 are expected to be announced shortly.

 

 

23-Oct-07 by Patricia Bohan – Ladies PRO

Coaching News

Coaching Coaches

As a follow on from the launch of the new Fun –Do resource pack, a series of practical workshops for club coaches working with children from 8 to 12 years of age will take place during October and November. All clubs should ensure that their coaches at under 8, 10 and 12 attend as these workshops will give a sample of what is contained in the new pack. The next workshop will take place in Ballinamore sports complex on Thursday night next 25/10 commencing at 8pm.

The final workshop in the series will take place in Gortletteragh community centre on Thursday night 01/11/07 commencing at 7.30pm.

Level One Coaching Course.

Would all coaches who completed the Level one coaching course earlier this year please return your log book to Thomas Keenan, Pairc Sean Mac Diarmuida, Ck-on-Shannon, Co.Leitrim., so that we may organise cert’s for the course.

 

 

22-Oct-07 by Thomas Keenan

Ulster 1-15 Connacht 2-09

Ulster 1-15 Connacht 2-09

Monaghan duo Paul Finlay and Thomas Freeman scored 1-08 between them as Ulster swept through to next weeks M Donnelly Interprovincial football final with a 1-15 to 2-09 victory over Connacht tonight in Ballybofey.

Two goals in the space of a minute-and-a-half for Connacht really set the visitors up nicely for this contest with the westerners holding a 2-02 to 0-02 lead after seven minutes.

Half-forward Andy Moran and full-forward Declan Maxwell were the goal getters with Mayos Moran slotting to the net following a well-weighted pass from Sean Armstrong, who was a late introduction for the absent Michael Meehan.

Maxwell continued Morans good early work by finding the net soon after, while Ulster kept in touch with points from Finlay and Cavans Ger Pierson.

With six points separating the sides, Connacht held a deserved lead but Ulster were quick to cut the gap thanks to fine individual scores from Freeman, who collected his first All-Star award last night, and Finlay. Indeed Ulster could have cut the deficit further but for some inaccuracy in front of the posts.

Points from Armstrong and Roscommons Karol Mannion restored Connachts two-goal advantage but Ulster were pressing hard and scores from DanÓgordon and Enda Muldoon cut the gap to four points, twelve minutes before the interval.

As the game ebbed and flowed, it was Connachts turn to exert control and Armstrong had an excellent goal chance snuffed out in the 27th-minute when Ulster goalkeeper James Reilly pulled off a superb save.

Both teams traded points before the interval but at half-time it was still John O Mahonys Connacht men who were in the ascendancy – they held a 2-05 to 0-08 advantage.

While the opening half lacked intensity, the second half promised much with Ulster firing on all cylinders in the third quarter. The home side stole the lead six and a half minutes into the half with a Finlay point and then a goal from the Monaghan half-forward after great assistance from Freeman, who pinged through a lovely long ball.

Although substitute Ger HenÓghan took the next Connacht score, this was a mere blip in a dominant Ulster patch which saw fine scores from Gordon, Kevin Cassidy, who fisted over, Armaghs Aaron Kernan and Freeman and Ulster held a 1-13 to 2-07 lead as the game entered the final quarter.

Connacht remained resilient but it was Ulster who looked the more potent. The visitors broke through for a goal chance with six minutes remaining following good work by Keith Higgins and HenÓghan but the Roscommon man could only watch on as Derrys All-Star full-back Kevin McCloy made a superb block.

At the opposite end, Ulster, last winners in 2004, continued to tag on the points to firmly seal a spot in next Saturdays Croke Park decider against Munster.

ULSTER: J Reilly; B Owens, K McCloy, K Lacey; A Kernan, C Gormley, K Cassidy; E Lennon, D Gordon; D Clerkin, S CavanÓgh, P Finlay; T Freeman, G Pierson, E Muldoon.

Subs used: C McFadden for Pierson (49 mins), C Toye for Clerkin (64).

CONNACHT: P Greene; C Harrison, F Hanley, J McKeon; D Meehan, D Blake, K Higgins; R McGarrity, B Cullinane; M Breheny, S Armstrong, A Moran; C Cregg, D Maxwell, K Mannion.

Subs used: G HenÓghan for Cregg (33 mins), F Dolan for Maxwell (45), M Finneran for Cullinane (54).

Referee: Pat Fox (Westmeath)

 

 

21-Oct-07 by RTE.ie