ROUND 1. TUESDAY 24th April 2007 at 7:30pm

Salthill/Knocknacarra(G) v Ballinrobe (M) – F Kinneen

An Cheathru Rua(G) v Louisburgh(M) – M O Corrain

Castlerea(R) v Mountbellew/MLough(G) – V Hardiman

St Mary’s(L) v RoscommonÓgls (R) – P Carney

St Aidan’s (R) v Mohill(L) – H Beirne

Glenfarne(L) v Coolera/Strandhill(S) – M Leyden

Ballinaglera(L) v Annaduff(L) – E Stenson

Ballina(M) v Castleconnor(S) – V Neary

Geevagh(S) v Claremorris(M) – S Regan

Clan na Gael (R) v Knockmore(M) – D Hunt

The following received a bye to Round 2.
Padraig Pearses (R ),
Curry(S),
Westport (M),
Allen Gaels (L),
Charlestown (M)

Competition continues on following Tuesdays.

* No postponements allowed. If unable to play game is forfeited. All games played on Tuesdays at 7.30pm.

* First named team has Home venue. They may take up a gate and are requested to provide refreshments for travelling team.

* If game is drawn Extra time ( 10 minutes per half). If game is still level toss for choice of ends and first to score wins the game.

 

 

23-Apr-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Saturday will be a big day for the Leitrim Scór fraternity with five clubs heading for the All Ireland Finals in Killarney. This is the highest representation Leitrim has had in a Senior All Ireland Scór Finals since 1984.

All five clubs are no strangers to Scór All Irelands and in fact all five have been involved in those same events over the past few years. Fenagh in Nuachleas and Glencar/Manorhamilton in Rince Foirne have been successful already at the highest level but Dromahair in Ceol Uirlise, Bornacoola in Tráth na gCeist and Sinead Egan from Aughnasheelin in Amhránaíocht have been in the finals before but didn’t succeed at that level.

It will be a great occasion for Leitrim folk with big numbers traveling and it will be a surprise if Leitrim do not come back with more All Irelands to their credit.

 

 

23-Apr-07 by S O S

The recent introduction of the online Polls has been very well received as many hundreds of votes have been cast each week in polls covering various topical issues.

Virtual Championships
Over the past number of weeks the various teams in the [b]Senior Championship[/b] groups have been presented and you having been playing a virtual championship by voting for the team you consider most likely to top each group. We will shortly be continuing this virtual championship to its conclusion by providing more Polls showing the Semi finals and finals for the Senior Competition.

In the mean time we would like to run a similar virtual Championship for the [b]Intermediate Championship[/b] groups. We start today with Intermediate Championship Group 1 and the poll for this group will be active for 5 days.

View the Results
[b]If you wish to see the results of all the polls then click on the new Poll Results link on the left hand side menu.[/b]

Happy Voting !

 

 

21-Apr-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

A total of 104 boys and 64 girls teams will participate in Feile at the end of June. Full details of teams and divisions are now available on the Feile website.

 

 

21-Apr-07 by Patricia Bohan – Runai­ Feile Peil na nÓg Liatrom

Club action this weekend sees Divisions 1 and 2 starting their first round of games.

The first [b]Division 2[/b] game is tonight at 7:15pm in Cloone (Under Lights) between Cloone and Aughavas.

The [b]Divison 1[/b] games are all scheduled for tomorrow evening at 6:30pm in 6 locations around the county.

Divison 1 – Round 1:
Melvin Gaels v Carrigallen
Allen Gaels v Kiltubrid
Bornacoola v Aughawillan
St. Caillins v St. Marys
Drumreilly v Mohill
Annaduff v Glencar/Manor

Two more of the division 2 games will be played tomorrow evening and the remainder on Sunday at 1pm.

Divison 2 – Round 1:
Fri, 20-April-07
Cloone v Aughavas

Sat, 21-April-07
Ballinaglera v Gortletteragh
Sean O Heslins v Aughnasheelin

Sun, 22-April-07
Glenfarne/Kilty v Annaduff
St. Marys v Glencar/Manor

[b]Division 5[/b] is well advanced and 4 games of round 6 are being played this weekend. Dromahaire are leading the pack on 11 points without having lost a game and 2 and 3rd place is between Fenagh-St. Caillins & Aughnasheelin who are both 3 points behind.

Sun, 22-April-07
Aughavas v Gortletteragh
Eslin v Drumreilly
Aughnasheelin v Kiltubrid
Dromahaire v Leitrim Gaels

 

 

20-Apr-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Club League Round Up: Aughawillan and Cloone qualified for the Division 1 League final on Sunday last with wins over Mohill and Kiltubrid respectively. Aughawillan had to use all of their experience in the second half to overcome a determined Mohill challenge but in the end prevailed by a nine point margin on a 4-10 to 3-04 scoreline. Cloone had a more straightforward win as they also maintained their 100% record with a 3-17 to 1-7 away win at Kiltubrid. The final will be played on Sunday week 29th April. In Division 2 a 10.30am start for Ballinaglera in Annaduff seemed to suit both sets of forwards as Ballinaglera recorded a 6-12 to 4-9 win. Meanwhile St Josephs had to work hard to earn a three point win over Dromahair by 2-11 to 3-05 as St Marys were comprehensively defeated by an in form Glencar Manor team by 5-16 to 0-8. One game was played in Division 3 inÓgortlettragh where they entertained Sean O’Heslins. This was the closest game of the weekend and goals proved the difference between the teams as Gortlettragh prevailed on a 4-05 to 2-10 scoreline.

Division 3 Games Postponed: Round 3 of the Division 3 league has been postponed next week because of the number of players from the clubs involved in the All Ireland Schools final on Tuesday.

Annaduff Credit Union Under 14 Championship: Round 2 of the championship will take place next Saturday with all games at 12.00pm.

All Ireland Schools Final: Best of luck to the Ballinamore PPP in the All Ireland Junior C schools final on Tuesday next. The team make the short journey to Breffni Park in Cavan to take on St Catherines of Armagh with a throw in of 12 noon. All associated with ladies football in the county wish the girls well in their quest for All Ireland glory a proud day for ladies football in the county.

FUNdamentals Coaching: Twenty two participants took part in a one day coaching course in Drumshanbo on Saturday last. The six hour course consisted of four units including two practical sessions Good Coaching Practice, the ABC’s of Gaelic Football, Group Management & Child Protection and Coaching a Session. The course was facilitated by two NCDP tutors and enjoyed by all of the participants.

Strategic Planning: Connacht Council in association with the Provincial Development Officer Mary Beades, held a very successful Strategic Development Plan meeting on Thursday last in The Bush Hotel. The session was attended by over forty players, coaches, referees, team officials and county board officers and gave everyone the opportunity to discuss the future development of ladies football on a county and provincial basis.

Church Gate Collection: The annual collection for the Manorhamilton area will be held next weekend and all support is appreciated.

 

 

19-Apr-07 by Patricia Bohan – Ladies PRO

Every three years the National Coiste Scór holds a congress at which motions for the betterment of Scór are discussed. This year a national congress will be held in July.

Leitrim Coiste Scór invites clubs to submit any motions which they think should be forwarded to the Scór Congress. Motions should be submitted by club secretaries to the Co Scór Rúnaí, Maire Mulvey before Friday 27 April. There will then be a County Scór meeting on 8 May to discuss any motions received.

InÓgeneral any proposals that would help to promote or develop Scór on a national basis would be welcome.

 

 

17-Apr-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

It was with regret and sadness we record the passing of Jim McNaughton (Dublin) and JohnÓgormley (Aughnasheelin) both lifelong supporters of Leitrim GAA. We wish to extend our sympathies to their respective families.

May they rest in peace.

 

 

15-Apr-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Roscommon will play in Division 2 next season of the Allianz National Football League after a dramatic Division 2A success at Offalys expense in Tullamore on Sunday.

Ger HenÓghan had an outstanding game for the Rossies, hitting 1-3 in the opening period and 2-5 in all, as the Connacht mens goalScóring ability won the day.

Niall McNamee was inÓgood Scóring form for the Faithful in the opening period, at the end of which they enjoyed a lead of 0-11 to 1-5.

Cathal Creggs goal on 47 minutes and Enda Kennys ten minutes later were crucial for Roscommon, with Kennys coming two minuts after Neville Coughlan had scored the hosts only major.

McNamee hit 0-6 in all but it wasn t enough.

[b]Monaghan finish top of Division 2A, winning all seven of their games, after edging Leitrim by 1-14 to 2-10 in Cloone.[/b]

Ciaran Hanrattys goal helped the Farney men to a half-time lead of 1-6 to 0-6; however, Barry Prior and Declan Maxwell both hit second-half majors to give Leitrim hope.

Longford were comfortable 2-10 to 0-10 victors at Clares expense at Pearse Park. They finish third in 2A.

London, meanwhile, trounced Carlow by 4-11 to 1-7 in Ruislip, but still stay bottom – narrowly – on points difference.

 

 

15-Apr-07 by GAA.ie

Important announcements from Leitrim GAA regarding parking and ticket availability for Cloone:

1. There has been a very steady sale of Tickets during the week. The remaining tickets will be on sale at the grounds tomorrow.

2. There will be additional parking areas made available in the vacinity of Cloone football pitch.

Please come along and support the Leitrim Team.

 

 

14-Apr-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Leitrim GAA are delighted to announce that the BUSH HOTEL Carrick-on-Shannon are the new official sponsors of this website.

This website continues to grow from strength to strength with visitor numbers increasing weekly and the BUSH HOTEL recognise this and are delighted to be associated with its success.

Leitrim GAA would like to thank the Management and Staff of the BUSH HOTEL for their sponsorship.

 

 

14-Apr-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Arising from the decision of the Coiste na nÓg A.G.M. to establish a Committee to examine all underage structures in the County a committee has now been established comprising of the following members John Joe Beirne, Ciallian Ellis, Sean Kennedy, Sean McGoldrick, Paddy O Connor and Diarmuid Sweeney.

This committee is currently examining all underage structures with particular reference to the following:

Timing of games
Amalgamations
Pitch size
Dates and timing of competitions
County teams/Involvement in
Any other concerns your Club may have

[b]It is vitally important that all underage Mentors make their views known and have their input into this process.[/b]
Kindly discuss your Clubs concerns, views opinions etc. with your club mentors/Managers in advance and attend at the appointed time and venue as listed below to inform this committee. A Maximum of 3 members per Club may attend.

Tuesday 24th April 2007 Commercial Hotel, Ballinamore
Sean OHeslins 7.30pm
Aughnasheelin 7.45pm
Drumreilly/Aughawillian 8pm
Fenagh/StCallians 8.15pm
Cloone 8.30pm
Aughavas 8.45pm
Carrigallen 9.00pm

Wedensday 25th April 2007 Bush Hotel, Carrick on Shannon.
St Marys 7.30pm
Leitrim Gaels 7.45pm
Allen Gaels 8.00pm
Kiltubrid 8.15pm
Annaduff 8.30pm
Bornacoola 8.45pm
Eslin 9.00pm
Mohill 9.15pm
Gortletteragh 9.30pm

Thursday 26th April 2007 Bee Park Centre, Manorhamilton
Glencar/Manorhamilton 7.30pm
Glenfarne 7.45pm
St Osnatts 8.00pm
Dromahair 8.15pm
Drumkeerin 8.30pm
Ballinaglera 8.45pm
Melvin Gaels 9.00pm

 

 

13-Apr-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO