The County Champions St Marys won the All County League Division 1 final in fine style as they racked up an impressive 3-13 to Melvin Gaels 2-09 to make take the double title for 2007. The game was played in near perfect conditions in Páirc Sean with only a slight cross field breeze to contend with.
Melvin Gaels, playing towards the N4 end, opened the Scóring within the 1st minute with an Emelyn Mulligan free within the 1st minute. Ray Mulvey opened St. Marys account 90 seconds later with a shot from play. He followed this up with another point from play and this was quickly followed by a Clement Cuniffe shot onÓgoal which was saved by Liam Gilmartin. Paul McGauran left the scores 0-2 each after 5 minutes. Emelyn Mulligan dropped a shot short into James McGowan but with his next play he registered a point from a free from 32m out. Gene Bohan brought the sides level again with a point from a free. Brian ODonnell followed up immediately with a point from play off the kickout and Liam McTiernan continued the Scóring for St. Marys and registered his first point of the half. Mulligan was called on again to bring the score difference to 1 point as he slotted over from another free.
In the 18th minute Brian ODonnell scored a point from play and 1 minute later Ian McGreevey scored a rasper of a goal after a defensive overlap on the Gaels to leave the score 1-06 to 0-4. St. Marys were dominating in many areas including the crucial midfield sector but 2 subsequent drives ended in wides over the next 3 minutes. This was St. Marys last score of the half but the Gaels werent finished. In the 24th and 30th minutes Emelyn Mulligan was called on again to register 2 points from frees and this left the teams with 1 goal separating them at the interval. Half time score St Marys 1-06 Melvin Gaels 0-06
Melvin Gaels started the second half as they did the first with Emelyn Mulligan pointing another free. In the 3rd minute directly in front of the goals Mulligan, from a free, had a gilt edged chance to bring the sides to within 1 point but he miss kicked and dropped the shot which was cleared by the St. Marys defense. This woke St. Marys up and they played open football which lead to their second goal in the 7th minute and a second for Ian McGreevey. This goal came from a series of hand passes from the 45 in towards the N4 goals with the final pass from Jimmy Guckian to McGreevey just outside the box who had no difficulty with a low cross shot into the back of the net.
St. Marys never looked back after this as the clocked up another 4 unanswered points from Michael Greene, 2 from Ray Mulvey and the 4th from Jimmy Guckian. Conor SheridanÓgot 1 point back in the 17th minute for the Gaels and some minutes later Stephen McGauran found the net after a series of passes from Gearoid Foley and Emelyn Mulligan.
Clement Cuniffe pointed from play for St. Marys and following the next kickout he had a point blank shot saved by Liam Ferguson. With the scores at 2-11 to 1-08 the next move from Ray Mulvey put the game out of reach for Melvin Gaels as Mulvey side stepped a defender to face the keeper one to one and he lobbed the ball into the back of the net. Gene Bohan added a point from a free and Stephen McGauran added one for the Gaels. Gene Bohan brought St. Marys tally to 3-13 with another point from play. With 3 minutes of injury time played Melvin Gaels reduced the final score difference with a fine goal from Stephen McGauran.
Full time: St Marys 3-13 Melvin Gaels 2-09
St. Marys:
A Conway, C Guckian, J McGowan, V McDermot, J Glancy, M Greene, D Reynolds, J Guckian, C McWeeney, I McGreevey, C Cuniffe, R Mulvey, L McTiernan, G Bohan, B ODonnell.
Melvin Gaels:
L Gilmartin, S Glancy, F McMorrow, B Mulligan, A Tiffoney, B Brennan, P McGauran, M McCarron, J Phelan, D McSharry, C Sheridan, P Og Ferguson, D Bradly, E Mulligan, G Foley.
Referee: R McBrien
04-Nov-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
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St Marys do the double !
Club FootballThe County Champions St Marys won the All County League Division 1 final in fine style as they racked up an impressive 3-13 to Melvin Gaels 2-09 to make take the double title for 2007. The game was played in near perfect conditions in Páirc Sean with only a slight cross field breeze to contend with.
Melvin Gaels, playing towards the N4 end, opened the Scóring within the 1st minute with an Emelyn Mulligan free within the 1st minute. Ray Mulvey opened St. Marys account 90 seconds later with a shot from play. He followed this up with another point from play and this was quickly followed by a Clement Cuniffe shot onÓgoal which was saved by Liam Gilmartin. Paul McGauran left the scores 0-2 each after 5 minutes. Emelyn Mulligan dropped a shot short into James McGowan but with his next play he registered a point from a free from 32m out. Gene Bohan brought the sides level again with a point from a free. Brian ODonnell followed up immediately with a point from play off the kickout and Liam McTiernan continued the Scóring for St. Marys and registered his first point of the half. Mulligan was called on again to bring the score difference to 1 point as he slotted over from another free.
In the 18th minute Brian ODonnell scored a point from play and 1 minute later Ian McGreevey scored a rasper of a goal after a defensive overlap on the Gaels to leave the score 1-06 to 0-4. St. Marys were dominating in many areas including the crucial midfield sector but 2 subsequent drives ended in wides over the next 3 minutes. This was St. Marys last score of the half but the Gaels werent finished. In the 24th and 30th minutes Emelyn Mulligan was called on again to register 2 points from frees and this left the teams with 1 goal separating them at the interval. Half time score St Marys 1-06 Melvin Gaels 0-06
Melvin Gaels started the second half as they did the first with Emelyn Mulligan pointing another free. In the 3rd minute directly in front of the goals Mulligan, from a free, had a gilt edged chance to bring the sides to within 1 point but he miss kicked and dropped the shot which was cleared by the St. Marys defense. This woke St. Marys up and they played open football which lead to their second goal in the 7th minute and a second for Ian McGreevey. This goal came from a series of hand passes from the 45 in towards the N4 goals with the final pass from Jimmy Guckian to McGreevey just outside the box who had no difficulty with a low cross shot into the back of the net.
St. Marys never looked back after this as the clocked up another 4 unanswered points from Michael Greene, 2 from Ray Mulvey and the 4th from Jimmy Guckian. Conor SheridanÓgot 1 point back in the 17th minute for the Gaels and some minutes later Stephen McGauran found the net after a series of passes from Gearoid Foley and Emelyn Mulligan.
Clement Cuniffe pointed from play for St. Marys and following the next kickout he had a point blank shot saved by Liam Ferguson. With the scores at 2-11 to 1-08 the next move from Ray Mulvey put the game out of reach for Melvin Gaels as Mulvey side stepped a defender to face the keeper one to one and he lobbed the ball into the back of the net. Gene Bohan added a point from a free and Stephen McGauran added one for the Gaels. Gene Bohan brought St. Marys tally to 3-13 with another point from play. With 3 minutes of injury time played Melvin Gaels reduced the final score difference with a fine goal from Stephen McGauran.
Full time: St Marys 3-13 Melvin Gaels 2-09
St. Marys:
A Conway, C Guckian, J McGowan, V McDermot, J Glancy, M Greene, D Reynolds, J Guckian, C McWeeney, I McGreevey, C Cuniffe, R Mulvey, L McTiernan, G Bohan, B ODonnell.
Melvin Gaels:
L Gilmartin, S Glancy, F McMorrow, B Mulligan, A Tiffoney, B Brennan, P McGauran, M McCarron, J Phelan, D McSharry, C Sheridan, P Og Ferguson, D Bradly, E Mulligan, G Foley.
Referee: R McBrien
04-Nov-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
All Ireland Nicky Rackard Cup Hurling Championship 2008
County HurlingThe 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
County HurlingThe 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
ScórScór 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
Ladies5 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
ScórScór 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
County FootballIts 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
DevelopmentAll 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
Club FootballThe 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
GeneralMonday 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
LadiesVHI 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
CoachingCoaching 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