The two Leitrim Senior Scór semi finals were held at the weekend in Bornacoola on Friday and on Saturday in Drumreilly. Bornacoola was packed on Friday night and there was a great line-up in all events. The Saturday night was a bit slacker in Drumreilly when a number of clubs had to bow out for one reason or another.

Overall, 13 clubs took part which is an increase of two on last year. Kiltubrid, St Osnatts and Melvin Gaels were back taking part this year.

The following are the qualifiers for the Finals in Manorhamilton on Saturday week 24 March:

Rince Foirne: Glencar/Manorhamilton, Bornacoola, St Mary’s

Amhranaíocht: Aughnasheelin, Sean O’Heslin’s, Dromahair, Leitrim Gaels

Ceol: Aughnasheelin, Dromahair, Bornacoola

Aithriseoireacht: Glencar/Manorhamilton, Bornacoola, Aughawillan, St Osnatt’s

Bailéad Ghrúpa: Aughnasheelin, Bornacoola, St Mary’s, Glencar/Manorhamilton

Trath na gCeist: Bornacoola, Fenagh, Glencar/Manorhamilton, St Mary’s

Nuachleas: Aughnasheelin, Fenagh, Bornacoola, Dromahair

Rince Seit: Bornacoola, Glencar/Manorhamilton, Aughnasheelin, Fenagh

 

 

12-Mar-07 by Sean O S

After defeats in their opening two games, the pressure on Leitrim to deliver a win was well answered with a powerful second half performance, a trademark of many of last seasons games. Leitrim did not have it all their own way in the first half as they played into driving wind and rain and were two points in arrears after ten minutes following points from Dymphna O Brien. Sarah McLoughlin reduced the arrears as Leitrim were reduced to fourteen players for ten minutes following a Charlene Tyrrells sin bin offence. Leitrim battled bravely against the elements and an Ann Marie Cox free levelled matters during this period. However Limerick rallied and scored three unanswered points in the remainder of the half as Leitrim missed a number of chances to cut the deficit including a disallowed goal.

Within eight minutes of the restart Leitrim were level with three well worked points. Mid way through the half a Cox goal put Leitrim in front for the first time and they closed out the game with incredible committment and resolute defending all over the field to record a 1-8 to 0-6 win. This vistory relegated Limerick to Division 3 for next season and ensures Leitrim remain in Division 2 in addition to qualifying for the knock out stages of the League. Next Sunday Leitrim face a resurgent Dublin team who defeated Clare by eight points on Sunday.

 

 

11-Mar-07 by Patricia Bohan – Ladies PRO

Leitrim GAA have appointed Mr. Kevin Brisco from Galway, to the position of Hurling Coach, with responsibility for the development of School coaching. Club hurling, summer camps and County development squads. Kevin will also work with the County hurling committee with a view to increasing participation at all levels. Kevin will be with us till the end of October. We wish him all the best in his new role.

 

 

11-Mar-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

There will be a county board meeting on tomorrow night (Monday, March 12th) at 8:30pm in Drumkeeran Community Centre.

 

 

11-Mar-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

There were a large number of applicants for the Leitrim Co Board GAA Gaeltacht Scholarships and a very high standard among the youngsters who attended for interview. There were 14 scholarships in all, and four of these were for people who participated in Scór na nÓg last year.

Buíochas do na buachaillí agus na cailíní go léir a chuir isteach ar na Scolaireachta­ agus comhghairdeas do na buaiteoirí.

Seo iad na daoine a fuair Scolaireachta­ don bhliain seo:

[b]Scolaireachta­ do dhaoine a ghlac páirt i Scór[/b]

Niamh Ní Mháille, Príomh Sráid, Carraig Álainn (€200)
Rodger Baker Kenny, Cill Srianáin, Cora Droma Rúisc (€100)
Cian Mac an Bháird, Corduff, Aughamore, Cora Droma Rúisc (€100)
Eoin McHugh, Killaneen, Béal an Átha Móir (€100)

[b]Scolaireachta­ Eile[/b]

Colm Ó Buacháin, Glencarraig, Cora Droma Rúisc (€250)
Pól Ó Cuirrín, Hartley, Cora Droma Rúisc (€250)
Ciara Nic Uidhir, Lavareen, Achadh Easa (€100)
Máire Ní Raghallaigh, Tulaigh, Béal an Átha Móir (€100)
Alison Nic Eoin, Liscloonadea, Maothail (€100)
Ciarán Mac an Crosáin, Lisconnor, Kilclare (€100)
Giolláin Ní Laodáin, Baile Dubh, Béal an Átha Móir (€100)
Rhona McSharry, Lorgan Bhúi, Cluainín (€100)
Máire Ní Phoniard, Príomh Sráid, Cluainín (€100)
Colm Ó Raghallaigh, Tulaigh, Béal an Átha Móir (€100)

 

 

10-Mar-07 by Sean O Suilleabhain

The Leitrim Senior Football Team to play Longford on Sundays Allianz National League – Round 4 will not be announced until Sunday.

 

 

09-Mar-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

The CCC have announced that the refixture of the Leitrim v London game is on Sunday, March 18th, at 1pm in Newbridge, Co. Kildare. The U21 championship game on Saturday remains unchanged.

 

 

06-Mar-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

March Workshops

Saturday March 10th -Fundamental Development Workshop
The Fundamental workshop planned for next Saturday has been deferred till a later date. We will confirm the re-fixed date in next weeks news.

Thursday March 15th – SAQ and general fitness drills.
Martin McGrath will give a practical demonstration of SAQ fitness drills and general fitness exercises. This workshop will offer coaches some fresh ideas on the use of SAQ equipment in team preparation. It will take place in the Sports Complex Ck on Shannon commencing at 8 pm.

Exercises for Goalkeepers 12 16 yrs.
All Coaches working with Goalkeepers in the age bracket 12 16 should ensure they along with their Goalkeepers attend this workshop. This workshop will be presented by Mick O’Shea, Goalkeeping coach to the current Kerry Senior football team. Full details of this workshop will be in next weeks coaching news.

Primary School Coaching.
Our Primary School coaching has recommenced and our coaches will be calling to all primary schools in the next few days. We would like to point out to all parents, that if they do not want their children to part take in our coaching they should contact the School and advise them of this fact.

Go Games Workshops
Our Go Games workshops for club coaches have been postponed for a few weeks due to the poor weather conditions. We will advise all coaches when new dates have been set.

Vhi Cul Camp Launch
The County launch of our 2007 Vhi Cul camps has been put back for a week to ensure we have samples of the new kit each child will receive. Full details next week.

 

 

06-Mar-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

[b]Senior Championship 2007[/b]

Group 1
Bornacoola
St. Marys
Allen Gaels

Group 2
Sean O Heslins
Annaduff
Fenagh-St. Caillins

Group 3
Carrigallen
Mohill
Aughawillan

Group 4
Glencar/Manor.
Melvin Gaels
Kiltubrid

[b]Intermediate Championship 2007[/b]

Group 1
Cloone
Gortletteragh
Eslin

Group 2
Aughnasheelin
Dromahaire
Drumreilly

Group 3
Glencar-Manor
DrumkeeranÓglenfarne/Kiltyclogher

Group 4
Aughavas
Ballinaglera
St. Marys

[b]Junior A Championship 2007[/b]

Group 1
Carrigallen
AughawillanÓgortletteragh

Group 2
Melvin Gaels
Annaduff
Drumkeeran

Group 3
Allen Gaels
St. Marys
Bornacoola

Group 4
Mohill
Sean O Heslins
Aughavas

 

 

05-Mar-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

The refixture of the London v Leitrim league will be announced tomorrow (Tuesday) by the National CCC.

 

 

05-Mar-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

[b]Seachtain na Gaeilge – Tráth na Gceist[/b]

Bhí Tráth na gceisteanna do Sheachtain na Gaeilge ar siúil i Smyth’s Siopa Tae, Béal an Átha Móir ar an Aoine seo caite. The winners were Bornacoola and Fenagh St Caillin’s were in second place. Both teams now go forward to the Connacht Finals in Ballyhanus on Thursday next.

[b]Scór Sinsear[/b]

The two semi-finals of Scór Sinsear Liatroma take place on next weekend. On Friday night Bornacoola is the venue and on Saturday night Drumreilly is the venue. Starting times on both nights is 8.00 sharp.

 

 

04-Mar-07 by Sean O Suilleabhain

The draws for the All Ireland Championships series were confirmed at the commencement of the Ladies Annual Congress on Friday night in Tipperary. Leitrim will compete in the Intermediate championship in 2007 and face a number of interesting games with their first outing at home to Limerick on 19th/20th May. This will be followed by games away to Westmeath (24th/25th June)and Wexford (28th/29th July) with the last game home to Louth (4th August). Leitrim will be familiar with all of the teams in the group except Westmeath as it is a number of years since they have met in competitive action. Four of the five teams will qualify for the quarter finals of the competition against opposition from the second group involving Clare, Longford, Tipperary, Fermamagh and Cavan.

 

 

03-Mar-07 by Patricia Bohan – Ladies PRO