Its a busy weekend as Connacht Feile 06 commences at 10am followed by Leitrims Hurlers participation in the Nicky Rickard Cup.

The full lineup for the Connacht Feile is outlined in another news article however the main parade throught Carrick town starts at 10:30am, followed by Football demonstrations at 12:00 in Paric Sean and the mainÓgames commence at 1:30 in 20 location in Leitrim, Sligo and Roscommon with 50 boys teams and 30 girls teams competing.

The Hurlers face Louth in the Nicky Rackard cup inÓgroup 3B in Ballinamore at 3:30pm. Best of luck to all concerned.

GAA President Nicky Brennnan will be in attendance at both events and he is also scheduled to visit the site of the New training facilities at Annaduff. Site clearance has commenced on this exciting new project.

 

 

10-Jun-06 by Brendan Doyle

The following is the program of events for the forthcoming Connacht Feile on June 10th.

10.00 – Assembly of teams at Pairc Sean Mhic Dhiarmada Car Park, Ck-on-Shannon.

10.30 – Start of Parade.

12.00 – Coaching Session facilitated by Connacht Council at Pairc Sean. The teams playing in Pairc Sean will take part in demonstrating the skills and go games.

12.45 – Teams depart to venues as follows:

Boys Venues:
1 Pairc Sean Mhic Diarmada Ck-on-Shannon
2. Bornacoola, Co Leitrim
3. Boyle, Co Roscommon
4. Ballymote, Co. Sligo
5. Shamrock Gaels, Co Sligo
6. Allen Gaels, Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim
7. Eastern Harps, Keash, Co Sligo
8. St Michaels, Cootehall, Co Roscommon
9. Strokestown, Co Roscommon
10. St Barrys, Tarmonbarry, Co Roscommon
11. Shannon Gaels, Croghan, Co, Roscommon
12. Mohill, Co Leitrim
13. St. Michaels, Ballintogher, Co Sligo

Girls Venues:
1. St Marys, Carrick, Co Leitrim
2. Annaduff, Co. Leitrim
3. Fenagh, Co Leitrim
4. Aughavas, Co Leitrim
5. Cloone, Co Leitrim
6. Kiltubrid, Co Leitrim
7. Elphin, Co Roscommon

1.30 All games scheduled to commence – venues further away from Carrick may start later.

5.40 All games scheduled to be completed

Boys : 5 of the 15 venues will have 5 teams and play 10 minutes a side, with 8 venues hosting 4 teams and play 15 minutes a side. 12 of the groups will be play 15 a side and one group 12 a side.

Girls: 2 of the 7 venues will have 5 teams and play 10 minutes a side, with 5 venues hosting 4 teams and play 15 minutes a side. 6 of the groups will be play 15 a side and one group 12 a side.

All clubs have been advised to send all juvenile coaches to the coaching session.

Clubs have been advised that all players on their panel should get the same amount of playing time.

Every effort has been made to facilitate the teams furthest away regarding both the venues they are playing in and that they should be finished their games first.

If you have any query on the above please contact me at 0872505031

 

 

10-Jun-06 by Patricia Bohan

[b]TG4 Connacht Championship:[/b]
Leitrim enjoyed a facile win over Mayo in the Quarter final on Friday evening last in Loughglynn, Co Roscommon. The semi final against Galway will be played away on 2nd July.

[b]Leitrim F?ile Blitz:[/b]
Last Saturday week eight teams took part in a 15 a side blitz in Annaduff and St Marys to prepare for the Connacht Blitz next Saturday. A very enjoyable day was had by all that participated. Thanks to everyone involved for their help on the day and to the 2 host clubs that provided refreshments.

[b]Interprovincials:[/b]
Well done to Sarah McLoughlin, Eimear McGlade and Sinead Brennan who represented Connacht at the Interprovincials in Mullingar 2 weeks ago

[b]Under 14 Final:[/b]
Well done to St Josephs who won the Under 14 Championship final on Saturday against Dromahair.

[b]Exam Time:[/b]
Best of luck to all of our players sitting the Junior and Leaving cert over the next couple of weeks.

 

 

07-Jun-06 by Patricia Bohan

[b]Hurling Developement Squads[/b]
Our hurling development squads will take a break for the next two weeks, but will re-commence in Ballinamore on Saturday 24/06/06 at 10.00 am. On Saturday 17/06/06 our under 14 squad will take part in the Connacht Hurling special Feile inÓgalway. Full details of bus times available next week.

[b]Coaching Exhibition[/b]
On Saturday, as part of the Feile, a special coaching exhibition will take place in Pairc Sean from 12.00 to 12.45 approx. This will demonstrate a number of drills and will also demonstrate the new Go Games. Everybody is welcome to come along and view the demonstration.

[b]Exam Time[/b]
Good luck to all pupils sitting both junior and leaving cert exams starting on Wednesday.

[b]Foundation Level Course[/b]
A very good foundation level course was completed in the Vocational school Mohill on Wednesday last. Thanks to all who completed the course and also to Mr. Martin Fallon and his staff for their co-operation. It is planned to offer coaching courses to all post primary schools during the next school year.

 

 

06-Jun-06 by Thomas Keenan

Minor Football Championship

Part 10 looks at the Minor Championships from 1929.

Year — Winners — Runners-up

  • 1929 — Ballinamore —
  • 1933 — Fenagh —
  • 1934 — Carrigallen — Carrick-on-Shannon
  • 1935 — Ballinamore — Gorvagh
  • 1936 — Tully — Fenagh
  • 1937–1942 — No evidence that a Minor Championship was run during those years except in 1937, when there is no result for the final between Ballinamore and Fenagh.
  • 1943 — Eslin — Fenagh
  • 1944 — Cloone — Ballinamore
  • 1945 — Aughavas —
  • 1946 — Ballinamore — Mohill
  • 1947 — Ballinamore — Annaduff
  • 1948 — Bornacoola — Aughavas
  • 1949 — Ballinamore — Bornacoola
  • 1950 — Fenagh 2-7 — Bornacoola 2-5
  • 1951 — Fenagh — Cloone
  • 1952 — Ballinamore (won by Aughavas but lost on objection)
  • 1953 — Jamestown —
  • 1954 — Mohill —
  • 1955 — (Won by St Joseph’s, Leitrim Village, but lost on objection)
  • 1956 — Mohill — Dromahair
  • 1957 — Aughavas — Manorhamilton
  • 1958 — Ballinamore — Manorhamilton
  • 1959 — Ballinamore — Melvin Gaels
  • 1960 — Ballinamore — Dromahair
  • 1961 — Ballinamore —
  • 1962 — Cloone — Manorhamilton
  • 1963 — Cloone — Manorhamilton
  • 1964 — Gortletteragh — Manorhamilton
  • 1965 — Carrick-on-Shannon 2-5 — Manorhamilton 0-5
  • 1966 — Drumshanbo — Manorhamilton
  • 1967 — Drumshanbo — Dromahair
  • 1968 — Ballinamore — Dromahair
  • 1969 — Ballinamore — Dromahair
  • 1970 — Mohill — Drumkeerin
  • 1971 — Annaduff — Drumkeerin
  • 1972 — Kiltubrid — Annaduff
  • 1973 — Kiltubrid — Garadice
  • 1974 — Ballinamore — Kiltubrid
  • 1975 — Shamrock Gaels — St Manachan’s
  • 1976 — Ballinamore — Shamrock Gaels
  • 1977 — Ballinamore — Garadice Gaels
  • 1978 — Ballinamore — Lough Rynn Ógaels
  • 1979 — Lough Rynn Ógaels — Ballinamore
  • 1980 — Garadice Gaels — Carrick-on-Shannon
  • 1981 — Eastern Harps — Carrick-on-Shannon
  • 1982 — St Francis — Glencar/Manor
  • 1983 — St Manachan’s — Belhavel Gaels
  • 1984 — Ballinamore — Aughnasheelin
  • 1985 — Ballinamore 3-10 — St Manachan’s 1-10
  • 1986 — St Manachan’s 2-11 — Carrick-on-Shannon 1-10
  • 1987 — St Francis 2-7 — Carrick-on-Shannon 1-5 — Replay
  • 1988 — Carrick-on-Shannon 0-12 — St Joseph’s 0-5
  • 1989 — St Joseph’s 2-10 — Oughteragh Gaels 0-5
  • 1990 — St Francis 2-9 — St Mary’s 1-8
  • 1991 — St Mary’s 2-15 — St Francis 1-6
  • 1992 — St Mary’s 3-5 — Oughteragh Gaels 2-7
  • 1993 — Oughteragh Gaels 2-6 — St Mary’s 0-3
  • 1994 — St Francis 3-11 — Garadice Gaels 3-10
  • 1995 — St Mary’s 2-7 — Ballinamore 0-4
  • 1996 — St Joseph’s 2-10 — St Mary’s 1-12
  • 1997 — Mohill 5-9 — Northern Ógaels 1-6
  • 1998 — Bornacoola 3-10 — Mohill 3-8
  • 1999 — St Francis 2-7 — Mohill 0-7
  • 2000 — GlenManor Gaels 2-5 — Garadice Gaels 1-6 (Replay)
  • 2001 — St Mary’s 3-10 — St Francis 0-9
  • 2002 — Oughteragh Gaels 3-7 — Garadice Gaels 0-4
  • 2003 — Mohill 2-15 — St Francis 2-6
  • 2004 — Mohill 0-12 — St Mary’s 2-3
  • 2005 — —

Amalgamations since 1975: Shamrock Gaels = Drumshanbo/Dromahair/Drumkeerin; St Manachan’s = Mohill/Eslin; Garadice Gaels = Aughawillan/Drumreilly; Lough Rynn Ógaels = Mohill/Gortletteragh; Eastern Harps = Fenagh/Cloone; St Francis = Drumshanbo/Ballinaglera (plus Drumkeerin to 1987); Belhavel Gaels = Dromahair/Drumkeerin; St Joseph’s = Cloone/Aughavas (sometimes Carrigallen); Northern Ógaels = Glencar/Manor/Glenfarne.

Minor “B” Championship (13-a-side, started 1990)

  • 1990 — Kiltubrid 6-6 — Carrigallen 2-8 (2nd replay)
  • 1991 — Kiltubrid 2-9 — Dromahair 0-10
  • 1992 — Fenagh 2-17 — Drumkeerin 1-7
  • 1993 — Drumkeerin 1-14 — Fenagh 1-5
  • 1994 — Drumkeerin 0-13 — Annaduff 1-7
  • 1995 — Kiltubrid 2-14 — Aughnasheelin 0-7
  • 1996 — Bornacoola 0-16 — Gortletteragh 2-6
  • 1997 — Bornacoola 3-14 — Fenagh 1-8
  • 1998 — Gortletteragh 1-9 — Annaduff 0-4
  • 1999 — Gortletteragh 3-11 — Drumkeerin 0-10
  • 2000 — Gortletteragh 1-12 — Kiltubrid 0-11
  • 2001 — Kiltubrid 1-11 — Drumkeerin 1-2
  • 2002 — Dromahair 0-15 — Cloone 0-10
  • 2003 — Carrigallen 0-11 — Aughavas 0-9
  • 2004 — Drumkeerin 2-7 — Melvin Gaels —
  • 2005 — —

Minor “C” Championship (9-a-side, started 2004)

  • 2004 — Aughavas 0-11 — Bornacoola 1-6
  • 2005 — —

Compiled by Seán Ó Súilleabháin; web format — PRO.

[b]Hurling into the schools launch[/b]
On Tuesday evening 23rd ,we held a very successful launch of our Hurling into the schools programme. Launched as a joint project along with the Connacht Camogie Council, we were joined on the night by Damien Coleman, Connacht Hurling Administrator, Lynn Kelly National Development Co-ordinator and Caroline Murray regional Co-ordinator with the Camogie Association. This plan will see coaching in 20 of our primary schools from September, with a view to expanding into our Post Primary schools in the near future. Chairman of Coiste Chontae Liatroma Gerry Mc Govern ,confirmed the boards continued support for the coaching and development of Hurling at both school and club level. Speaking at the launch also, Hurling board chairman, Paddy Phelan expressed his hope that this programme would encourage clubs to take a more active role in Hurling and its development.

[b]Hurling Schools of Excellence[/b]
Our schools of excellence got off to a great start on Saturday morning last with over 40 young hurlers been coached in the superb Sean O?Heslins grounds. U-12 , U-14 and U-16 schools ran along side each other and will continue on Saturday morning next at the same venue, starting at 10am. Buses as follows?. Manorhamilton ? 8.45am – Mohill ? 9.00am at Paul?s – Carrick ? 9.15am at Fire station.

[b]Under 10 club blitz[/b]
Reminder to all clubs that the next series of under 10 club blitz take place on the 17th and 24th of June as follows.

17/06??. Venue ? St. Mary?s GAA grounds.
Clubs ? Annaduff , Gortletteragh , St. Mary?s , Manorhamilton , Dromahaire and Aughawillan / Drumreilly.

17/06?? Venue ? Drumkeerin GAA grounds
Clubs ? Melvin Gaels , Allen Gaels , Drumkeerin , Glenfarne , St. Osnetts .

24/06?? Venue ? Aughnasheelin
Clubs ? Mohill , Sean O? Heslins , Aughnasheelin , Carrigallen and Leitrim Gaels.

24/06?? Venue ? Fenagh
Clubs ? Aughavas , Fenagh , Cloone , Kiltubrid , Bornacoola .

[b]Under 14 Trials:[/b]
Trials for the under 14 football school of excellence which were due to be held on Wednesday evening , have been postponed and will now take place on next Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th of June . Details will be published in next weeks paper or contact your club .

[b]U-16 Connaught Vocational Schools Final:[/b]
Holders Carrigallen Vocational School lost out Coola Vocational School from Sligo in a very entertaining final played in excellent conditions in Kilmore on Thursday last. Carrigallen had the chances to win this game but some poor shooting and an excellent Coola goalkeeper, who made a few wonderful saves, seen them loose out by two points at the final whistle. Well done to Carrigallen on reaching the final and no doubt Walter and his team will have their eye on the senior title next year.

 

 

29-May-06 by Thomas Keenan

Part 9 in our “Blast from the Past” series — snippets compiled by Seán Ó Súilleabháin, lightly edited for web readability. This instalment covers the Leitrim Under-21 Football Championship (including the later “B” grade).

Under-21 Football Championship

Year — Winners — Runners-up (score and notes where recorded)

  • 1972 — Ballinamore 2-4Allen Gaels 1-6
  • 1973 — Allen Gaels 1-7Ballinamore 0-9
  • 1974 — Drumlea 2-9Mohill 1-1
  • 1975 — Drumlea 3-11Allen Gaels 1-5
  • 1976 — Drumlea — Naomh Diarmada
  • 1977 — Lough Rynn Ógaels — Annaduff
  • 1978 — Lough Rynn Ógaels — Ballinamore
  • 1979 — Ballinamore — Aughawillan
  • 1980 — Aughawillan — Ballinamore
  • 1981 — Gortletteragh — Ballinamore
  • 1982 — Aughawillan — Fenagh
  • 1983 — Glencar/Manor — Fenagh
  • 1984 — Carrigallen Harps 3-8Sliabh an Iarainn Ógaels 1-7
  • 1985 — Mohill 2-15Drumlea 1-2
  • 1986 — Mohill 3-13Ballinamore 1-5
  • 1987 — Ballinamore 0-15Carrigallen 0-3
  • 1988 — St Mary’s 1-8Ballinamore 0-8
  • 1989 — Drumlea 1-9St Mary’s 2-5
  • 1990 — St Mary’s 3-8Glencar/Manor 0-2
  • 1991 — St Mary’s 0-14Drumlea 0-7
  • 1992 — St Mary’s 0-8Allen Gaels 0-5
  • 1993 — St Mary’s 2-9Allen Gaels 1-7 (played May 1994)
  • 1994 — Allen Gaels 1-12St Mary’s 1-7 (played 1995)
  • 1995 — Carrigallen Harps 4-8St Francis 1-9 (played Jan 1996)
  • 1996 — St Francis 2-12St Mary’s 1-9
  • 1997 — St Francis 3-9St Mary’s 2-6 (replay; first game: St Francis 1-6 — St Mary’s 0-9)
  • 1998 — GlenManor Gaels 1-9Castlefore Gaels 0-5 (Glencar/Manor/Glenfarne; played June 1999)
  • 1999 — Bornacoola 2-6Mohill 1-7
  • 2000 — Mohill 1-9St Francis 0-8
  • 2001 — Drumlea 0-13Mohill 0-6
  • 2002 — Drumlea 0-18Oughteragh Gaels 2-10 (replay played Sept 2003)
  • 2003 — Drumlea 0-11St Francis 1-7
  • 2004 — Glencar/Manor 2-8Drumlea 1-6
  • 2005 — Oughteragh Gaels — Drumlea

Under-21 “B” Championship

  • 2002 — Kiltubrid 3-6Drumkeerin 0-10
  • 2003 — Melvin Gaels 3-6Drumkeerin 1-6 (replay)
  • 2004 — Melvin Gaels 1-3Drumkeerin 0-4
  • 2005 — Melvin Gaels — Drumkeerin

Originally posted 25 May 2006. Compiled by Seán Ó Súilleabháin; web format — PRO.

[b]TG4 Connacht Championship: [/b]
The weather took its toll on a number of games at the weekend and the Leitrim Mayo quarter final in Cloone on Sunday was no exception. The referee declared the pitch unplayable forty minutes before the throw in and a new date is yet to be confirmed by Connacht Council.

[b]9 a Side Leagues: [/b]
Ballinaglera deferated Bornacoola on Friday evening to remain undefeated in the competition to date. On Sunday morning Glencar Manor had a narrow win over St Marys. The St Josephs game against Annaduff had to be postponed due to weather conditions.

[b]Leitrim F?ile Blitz: [/b]
Next Saturday ten teams will compete in a 15 a side blitz at two venues. Due to weather conditions at present, the venues have yet to be confirmed but all clubs will be notified during the week.

[b]Interprovincials:[/b]
Congratulations and best wishes to Sarah McLoughlin, Sinead Brennan and Eimear McGlade who have been selected on the Connacht panel for the Interprovincial tournament in Mullingar at the weekend and to Jason Tanaine who will be part of the management team.

 

 

23-May-06 by Patricia Bohan

[b]Hurling developement Squads:[/b]
Squads will commence on Saturday next,weather permitting in Ballinamore at under 12,14 and 16.Please contact your local club,Hurling Board officers or Thomas Keenan for details. Bus times as follows- Leaving Manorhamilton 8.45am, Mohill Clarkes hotel 9.15am and
Carrick Fire station 9.15am to travel to Ballinamore.

[b]Under 15 Squad:[/b]
Our under 15 squad had a very usefull game againts Sligo on Saturday last.Game enden a draw on a score line of 3-13 to 1-19.

[b]Under 14 Trials:[/b]
Plans are underway to hold under 14 trials starting on Wednesday 31/05/06.Details in next weeks paper.

[b]Connacht Vocational Schools Final:[/b]
Had the pleasure of attending the Connacht Vocational Schools C Final on Friday last in Pairc Sean between two Leitrim Schools, Mohill and Drumshanbo. Both Schools had beaten fancied opposition to reach the final and it did not dissapoint. Congrats to Mohill who held out to win by three points at the final whistle. Many of the future stars of Leitrim football were on show and they served up a game of fast flowing football, some brilliant scores and very little fouling. Great credit is due to both Schools and their Teachers. Well done to all involved including referee Gerry Gallogly who also had a fine game.

[b]Summer Camp Forms:[/b]
Dont forget to return those summer camp forms. Time is running out.

 

 

22-May-06 by Thomas Keenan

Dromard GAA, Longford presents –

STEVE O REILLY INTERCOUNTY TOURNAMENT

At Phairc nÓgael 21ST May 2006

At 2:00
– Michael O?Heslin Cup –
Longford Champions 2005 V Leitrim Champions 2005
DROMARD V KILTURBRID

At 3:30
– Steve O?Reilly Cup –
Intercounty Senior Challenge
LONGFORD V LEITRIM

Dromard Fundraising Social night
Takes place in the Club-House,
Bar Open?s at 10 p.m with Music provided?

ALL WELCOMED TO COME ALONG FOR A GOOD nÓgHT?S ENTERTAINMENT

 

 

18-May-06 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Part 8 in our “Blast from the Past” series — snippets compiled by Seán Ó Súilleabháin, lightly edited for web readability. This instalment covers the Junior B Championship, Junior C Championship and the Over-30s competition.

Junior B Championship

Year — Winners — Runners-up (score where recorded)

  • 1975 — Ballinamore 2-13Fenagh 0-4
  • 1976 — Ballinamore 3-13Allen Gaels 3-6
  • 1977 — Ballinamore 2-12Allen Gaels 2-2
  • 1978 — Carrick-on-Shannon 1-5Ballinamore 0-4
  • 1979 — Gortletteragh 0-6Aughawillan 0-3
  • 1980 — Aughawillan 6-6Cloone 1-4
  • 1981 — Gortletteragh 3-12Aughawillan 2-7
  • 1982 — Gortletteragh 1-8Aughawillan 0-10
  • 1983 — Gortletteragh 1-4Aughawillan 0-3
  • 1984 — Ballinamore 3-2Aughawillan 1-6
  • 1985 — Aughawillan 1-7Ballinamore 0-9
  • 1986 — Ballinamore 0-11Gortletteragh 0-8
  • 1987 — Gortletteragh 2-5St Mary’s 2-4
  • 1988 — St Mary’s 1-11Allen Gaels 0-3

Note: Competition ended in 1988. It was revived in 1996 as a Junior Championship for teams in Division 4 of the League. Up to 1988 it was primarily for the second teams of clubs in Division 1 of the Senior League.

  • 1996 — St Mary’s 1-8Carrigallen 1-2 (after replay; first game: Carrigallen 2-7 — St Mary’s 1-10)
  • 1997 — Mohill 2-12Glencar/Manor 0-3
  • 1998 — Cloone 1-7Bornacoola 0-6
  • 1999 — Bornacoola 3-11Ballinamore 2-8
  • 2000 — Ballinamore 1-11Eslin 0-7
  • 2001 — Leitrim Gaels 0-9Dromahair 0-5
  • 2002 — Eslin 4-13Melvin Gaels 1-4
  • 2003 — Allen Gaels 0-10Melvin Gaels 0-5
  • 2004 — Melvin Gaels 0-9Leitrim Gaels 0-7
  • 2005 — Dromahair — St Mary’s

Junior C Championship

Year — Winners — Runners-up (score where recorded)

  • 1998 — Ballinamore Seán O’Heslin’s 2-5Aughawillan 1-6
  • 1999 — Glencar/Manor 1-10Aughavas 0-3
  • 2000–2002No competition
  • 2003 — Mohill 1-9St Osnat’s 0-5
  • 2004 — Glencar/Manor 0-14Eslin 0-4
  • 2005 — Aughnasheelin — St Osnat’s

Over-30s Competition

Year — Winners — Runners-up (notes where recorded)

  • 1984 — Gortletteragh 0-4Cloone 0-1 (replay)
  • 1985 — Cloone 1-9Gortletteragh 0-3
  • 1986 — Cloone 1-8Gortletteragh 0-7
  • 1987 — Cloone 0-9Slevenakilla Gaels 1-4
  • 1988 — Castlefore Gaels w/o — Cloone scr
  • 1989 — Gortletteragh 2-8St Mary’s 2-6
  • 1990 — Cloone 0-7Gortletteragh 0-6
  • 1991 — Gortletteragh 1-13Cloone 1-2
  • 1992 — St Mary’s 3-7Gortletteragh 2-7
  • 1993 — St Mary’s 0-12Drumkeerin 0-9
  • 2002 — Dromahair 1-9Mohill 1-2
  • 2003 — —
  • 2004 — —
  • 2005 — —

Originally posted 18 May 2006. Compiled by Seán Ó Súilleabháin; web format — PRO.

[b]Hurling Developement squads.[/b]
Our hurling developement squads will commence on Saturday May 27th. Coaching at under 12 – 14 and 16 will take place each Saturday morning. Venue and times will appear next week.

[b]Hurling into the Schools. [/b]
The official launch of Hurling into the Schools will take place on Tuesday evening next at 7pm in the Bush Hotel.All those with an interest in the promotion of Hurling or Camogie, either at school or club are very welcome to come along. Summer Camp Forms. Forms have now been distributed and we would ask parents and children to fill them in and return to Thomas Keenan without delay, to guarantee your place and to help us organise the camps.

[b]Developement Squads. [/b]
Our U15 and U16 developement squads had two very good workouts at the weekend. Our U15 squad were coached by John O Mahoney while our U16 squad played Roscommon in a trial match.

 

 

15-May-06 by Thomas Keenan