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Sean O'Heslins Lotto You can still do our Lotto by going to www.locallotto.ie and scrolling on the left side to get the Sean O'Heslins Lotto. Unfortunately the link from this site is not working at the moment but we will still get the entries. Teenage
Disco - For our younger
readers
Disco in The Island Venue in Ballinamore Community Centre on Tuesday next 16 March. The last won was enjoyed by all. Tell all your friends about the next one on the eve of St Patrick’s Day. We encourage all minor and underage players in the club to support these discos. Enjoy the crack and support the club at the same time. Scéalta na Seachtaine- 8
Marta 2010 Seachtain
na Gaeilge Seo
Seachtain na Gaeilge agus táimid ag iarraidh ar gach duine píosa Gaeilge a úsáid
chomh minic agus is féidir. Cluichí
don Deireadh Seachtaine Beidh ar
bhfoireann Sinsear ag imirt i gcoinne Dhroim Dá Thiar sa Gallogly Catering
Roinn 1 ar an Satharn ag 4.45 i bPáirc
Sheáin Uí Eislin Bua
ar Dhroim Caorthainn i Roinn 3 Our
Junior A team had a good win over Drumkeerin on Saturday evening last in their
first game of the year in the Gallogly Catering Division 3 League. For most of
the first half it was very close and at half time we led by just 0-8 to 0-4 with
the slope to face in the second half. Rory O’Rourke was in particularly good
scoring form in that first half getting three points from play. Paul Prior (2),
Brian Cafferty, James McWeeney and Adrian Gallogly got the rest. We played much
better in the second half and points from Paul Prior, Stephen Beirne, James
McWeeney, Brian Cafferty and Shane McWeeney put us well ahead. Then a very good
goal from Adrian Gallogly put an end to the contest. Rory O’Rourke got two
further points and Paul Prior another to leave it finishing at 1-16 to 0-6. For
much of the game you would not have expected such a big winning margin but it is
worth noting that only one point of that 1-16 came from a free. Well
done to Drumkeerin who have made great improvements to their pitch and a new
training pitch since we played there last. In addition they are the only GAA
club in the county with a handball alley. Foireann:
Cormac Ó Suilleabháin, Kevin O’Connor, Joey Honeyman, Michael Costello, Enda
Quinn, Jim McTague, Philip Murphy, Adrian Smith, Brian Cafferty (0-2), Ronan
O’Rourke (0-5), Paul Prior (0-4), James McWeeney (0-2), Adrian Gallogly (1-1),
Stephen Beirne (0-1), Shane McWeeney (0-1). Subs Ryan Gavin for S Beirne,
Diarmuid Keegan for S McWeeney. Imreoir Nua
Welcome
to Ryan Gavin, a native of Co Tyrone who was playing his first game for the club
when he came on in the second half Saturday. He played at midfield for the
Junior B team on Sunday morning . Bua ag Barr na Cuille
orainn i Roinn 5
Bhí bua
ag Barr na Cuille orainn, 1-5 go 0-7 ar maidin Domhnaigh. This was a close game
all through with very little in it. Sean McCartin was in form with the frees and
he got three of our four scores in the first half with the forth coming from
Neil Hughes. The decisive score came in the first half when Adrian Murphy was
blinded by the sun in goals and the bell deceived him and ended up in the net.
It was 1-3 to 0-4 at half time for Bornacoola. The second half was low scoring.
Seán McCartin pointed another free early but we got no more scores until Peter
Reynolds changed from goals to full forward and got two late points to leave one
in it. He damn nearly got another in the last minute but it ended in a one point
defeat. A good turn out for our first game on a cold but sunny Sunday morning.
We wish a speedy recovery to the Bornacoola player who got injured in the final
minutes of the game. Foireann:
Adrian Murphy, Michael Costello, Ruairí Ó Suilleabháin, Joe McTague, Alan
Prior, Freddie Walsh, Eoin McHugh, Stephen Beirne, Ryan Gavin, Neil Hughes
(0-1), Diarmuid Keegan, Gordon Hughes, Seán McCartin (0-4f), Adrian Gallogly,
Cormac Ó Suilleabháin. Subs: Enda Quinn for A Prior, Peter Reynolds (0-2) for
A Murphy, Jason Kellett for F Walsh, Daryl McFarland for S McCartin Bua
ag Carraig Álainn ar na Mionúir Our
minors lost to Carrigallen in the second round of the League on Saturday
morning. It was a game that went to and fro and we got a great start with a
pointed free from Shane Moran and a good goal, well finished , from Mark
McGrory. Brian Beirne got two points from play from all of 60 meters and Stephen
McTague got one from nearly as far. At one stage we led by 5 points.
Brian Beirne pointed a free and we led by
1-5 to 0-7 at half time. Very shortly after the restart great wirk
started with a smart interception by Jack Cullen in defence and it led to an
excellently finished goal from Shane Moran. We were now leading by five points
again and doing well. However, Carrigallen got back into the game and a goal set
them up. From then on we were struggling and, particularly, giving away soft
frees which were mostly pointed. At goal from a well-taken penalty by Mark
McGrory gave a glimmer of hope but it ended 2-16 to 3-9 for Carrigallen. Foireann: Kevin Banks, Jack Cullen, Matthew Murphy, Dean Creaven, Eoin McHugh, Anthony Maguire, Brian Beirne (0-5), Conor McTague, Mark McGrory (2-1), Stephen McTague (0-1), Andrew Burns, David McLoughlin, Shane Moran (1-2). Oíche
Mhaith i Scór. We had the
highest representation of any club in the County with 8 items between Friday and
Saturday night. This was the best level of participation we have had in
Scór Sinsear for a long time. The all did well too with 7 of the 8 items
reaching the Co Finals, and our third quiz team almost made it. In Rince Foirne
our dancers were: Orla Murphy, Erin Gilheany, Karina McHugh, Clíona McHugh, Sinéad
Earley, Edel Farrelly, Marie O’Reilly and Vanessa Martin. In Amhranaíocht
Aonair we had two singers: Aisling Maxwell and Elaine Duignan. Both did
extremely well to be picked in the top 4 out of 17 singers who took part.
Brendan Brennan recited and reached the final again. In Trath na gCeist we had
three teams. One team with Andy Duffy, Niall Gormley and Seán Ó Suilleabháin
got through as did Alan Banks, Patsy Connaughton and Cormac Ó Suilleabháin. A
third team with Tomás McWeeney, Adrian Smith and Cyril Smith were close to it
also. Our Nuachleas with Brendan Brennan, Paddy Prior, Ross Dooner, Brid
Sullivan and Rowena O’Rourke are through also. Beidh na babhtaí ceannais i
Maothail ar an Satharn seo chugainn ag tosnú ag 7.00. Teenage
Disco
Disco in The
Island Venue in Ballinamore Community Centre on Tuesday next 16 March. The last
won was enjoyed by all. Tell all your friends about the next one on the eve of
St Patrick’s Day. We encourage all minor and underage players in the club to
support these discos. Enjoy the crack and support the club at the same time.
Sean
O'Heslins Junior Ladies Training continues Wednesday at 8.30pm
and Friday at 9.00pm. All players are asked to attend and any ladies who
may be interested in joining the Club are encouraged to come along. The
first match of the year is against Bornacoola and takes place this Sunday 14th
March at 12.00 in Bornacoola. Support would be appreciated. Wayne
McKeon Captains County Under 21s
The County Under 21s take the field in
the Connacht Championship tonight in Cloone and good to see that Wayne McKeon
has been selected as captain. Go néirí le Wayne agus an fhoireann. Pósadh
Comhghairdeas to Sharon Brennan and
David Smith who are getting married this Saturday. Comhbhrón Sympathy is extended to the Shay and Mary Reynolds and Family,
Bornacoola, on the sudden death of Kevin at the weekend. Also to Nuala McGirl on
the death of her father in Co Fermanagh. Go ndéana Dia trócaire orthu Lotto
Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn sa Heritage Bar. Pota Óir €2,300. Winner of €40 for those present on the night: Aidan McGovern, Tráthnóna. Buidéal Uisce beatha ó Freddie Walsh: P J McLoughlin, Oughteragh. €40 an duine: John McWeeney, Longstone, Mary Banks Smith, High St, Christine Murray, Killaneen, Michael McNiffe, Aughnasheelin, Miley McKeon, Camagh. Uimhreacha: 73210456
First and Second 13s The following are the clubs first and
second thirteen named players for 2010 First 13 (Play in Division 1 only) Philip Farrelly Johnny McWeeney Patrick McLoughlin Matthew Murphy Liam Ferguson Shane Ferguson Wayne McKeon Anton Arandelovic Paul McLoughlin Anthony McTague David Duignan Ciaran Murray Sean Murray Second 13 (Play in Divisions 3 or 1 only) Ronan O`Rourke Jim McTague Philip Murphy Shane Murphy Brian Cafferty David Leyden Shane McWeeney Denis Dolan Kevin O`Connor Adrian Smith Paul Prior James McWeeney Rory O`Rourke
Scéalta na Seachtaine- 1
Marta 2010 Fixtures Minor
League on Saturday against Carrigallen in Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin at 12.00. First round of Gallogly Catering
Division 5 League on Sunday morning in Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin against
Bornacoola at 12.00. First game in Gallogly Catering Division 3 on Sunday at
4.00 in Drumkeerin against Drumkeerin. Seniors
lose to Melvin Gaels Kinlough
never seems to be a happy hunting ground for us and last Saturday was another of
those days. We had more of the possession and more of the chances but just could
not get the scores. You could not fault the effort. Passing was good, fitness
was good but the finishing was awful. We scored three points during the hour and
only one of those was from play. We had twelve wides, eight in the second half.
On the other hand, Melvin Gaels were not much better. They also got just one
point from play, plus the goal, which shows they got very little room from our
backs. However, it is early days and accuracy can only improve. It was a
terribly low scoring game. At half time it was 0-3 to 0-1 for Melvin Gaels, with
our point coming from Ronan O’Rourke. We were playing with the hill in the
second half and Melvin Gaels were down a man for a good part of it. We owned the
field for most of the half but just could not get the scores. Foireann:
Philip Farrelly, John McWeeney, Patrick McLoughlin, Liam Ferguson, Jim McTague,
Shane Ferguson, Philip Murphy, Anton Arandelovic, Wayne McKeon (0-1f), Ronan
O’Rourke (0-1), David Duignan, Joe Murphy, James McWeeney (0-1f), Adrian
Smith, Shane Murphy. Subs: Shane McWeeney for Joe Murphy, Shane Moran for Adrian
Smith, Stephen Beirne for Ronan O’Rourke, Matthew Murphy for Jim McTague. Insurance
There
will be an Insurance briefing by Roger Clancy in the Bush Hotel on Thursday 4
march. Any mentors interested in hearing about the new Insurance arrangements
please attend. Minors
win first league game
Tosnú maith, leat na hoibre! Our minors
got a good start to their campaign in the 13 a side League and a good start to
the game itself set them up for victory. A point from a free from Shane Moran
followed by a quick goal from David McLoughlin. Then points from Conor McTague
and another free from Shane Moran. David McLoughlin was really on form when he
coolly finished to the net for his second goal. Points from Stephen McTague,
Brian Beirne and Jack Cullen left it 2-6 to 0-3 at half time. Leitrim Gaels were
far from beaten however and an excellent finish from a penalty brought them back
into it. However a succession of points from David McLoughlin, Andrew Burns and
Brian Beirne, followed by two outstanding long range points from Conor McTague
put us well ahead again. Shane Moran and Mark McGrory got the final points. It
was a good start to get a 2-14 to 1-6 victory but the result dosn’t do justice
to the efforts of Leitrim Gaels. They hit the crossbar twice, once in each half
and our goalie, Kevin Banks, brought off three great saves during the hour.
Overall it was a good performance and a good start to the League. Foireann: Kevin Banks, Dean Creaven,
John Fanning, Eoin McHugh, Matthew Murphy, Jack Cullen (0-1), Brian Beirne
(0-2), Conor McTague (0-3), Mark McGrory (0-1), Stephen McTague (0-1), Andrew
Burns (0-1), David McLoughlin (2-1), Shane Moran (0-4). Subs Anthony Maguire for
John Fanning, Cian Reynolds for Brian Beirne. Insurance
There
will be an Insurance briefing by Roger Clancy in the Bush Hotel on Thursday 4
march. Any mentors interested in hearing about the new Insurance arrangements
please attend. Trath
na gCeist
We won the County Seachtain na Gaeilge
Quiz with Patsy Connaughton, Alan Banks, Andy Duffy and Seán Ó Suilleabháin
in Drumshanbo in the Allen Gaels clubrooms last Thursday night. This was the
first time our club won this quiz. Congratulations to the team and we wish them
all the best in the Connacht final in Ballyhanus this Thursday night. Cycle
Update
Cycle sponsorship cards are delivered to all cyclists. It is just fifteen weeks to the big cycle and it is definitely time for a cycle to the golf club or Newtowngore. The sponsorship cards must be returned as soon as possible and we thank all who have agreed to do this historical trip on June 20. Since the last count a few people discovered they cannot fit it in so we are still looking for a few more to bring the numbers to 50. A few people are still thinking about it, stop thinking and do it. Lotto
Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn sa Commercial Óir €2,250. Winner of €40 for those present on the night: Aidan McGovern, Tráthnóna. Buidéal Uisce beatha Bobby Joe’s: Séamus MacMurchaidh. €40 an duine: Seán McManus, Drumderg, Karen Gallogly, Gallogly Catering, Mona Creamer, Lahard, Gerry Stringer, Garadice, Mary Harte, Lahard. Uimhreacha: 73210456
Scéalta na Seachtaine-
22 Feabhra 2010 Minor
Fixture Minor League, 13 a side game against
Leitrim Gaels on Sunday next in Leitrim at 12.00. First
Senior League game
Our first senior league game is against
Melvin Gaels in Kinlough on Saturday next at 4.30. Cycle
to Roscommon. Brid Sullivan would like to hear from anyone else who would
like to cycle to Roscommon on the 20 June. Already there are close to 50 people
who have confirmed that they are cycling. It promises to be a great occasion and
an important fundraiser for the club. If you have received a text in the last
week please let Brid know whether you wish to cycle or not. Don’t miss out on
a unique adventure for the club Lotto
Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Bobby Joe’s Óir €2,200. Winner of €40 for those present on the night: Tom Burns. Buidéal Uisce beatha ó Chiarán and Cathy Smith: Steve Williams c/o Noel Sweeney. €40 an duine: Tara Wynne c/o Riversdale Barges, John McWeeney, Longstone, Michael McGovern, Corlough, P J Dolan and John Harte, George Price. Uimhreacha: 74630521
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15 Feabhra 2010
Minor
Fixture The first club fixture of the year is a Minor League, 13 a side game against Carrigallen on Sunday next in the Park at 12.00. First
Senior League game Our first senior league game is against
Melvin Gaels in Kinlough on Saturday week, 27 Feb. Supporters
Club
Tickets for the Co Board Supporters club
are now on sale from club members. There are a number of attractive prizes and
the tickets are at €40 each. Teenage
Disco Thanks
to all who helped at our first Disco on Sunday night last. Our next Disco will
be on the night before St Patrick’s Day, 16 March. Lotto
Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Smyth’s Siopa Óil. Pota Óir €2,150. Winner of €40 for those present on the night: Mary Harte, Lahard. Buidéal Uisce beatha ó Gay Prior: Seán Mac Con Dubh. €40 an duine: Pauline Moran, Lahard, Declan Dolan, Corlough, Brian Mahon, Lucan, Co Dublin (On-line winner), Shane Creamer, Lahard, Brian Mahon (on-line winner) for second time. Brian has been a great supporter of our Lotto on line. Uimhreacha: 20376154
Scéalta na Seachtaine- 8
Feabhra 2010 Big
Day in Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin last Sunday
Out first big National League game in a
long time went off well on Sunday last. Unfortunately the result didn’t go
Leitrim’s way but there will be other days. Buíochas arís to all of our
stewards, helpers, Lotto sellers, kitchen staff etc. Thanks to Peter Reynolds
for loan of stewards bibs. Buíochas freisin to Leitrim Co Board who presented
us with a framed picture, based on the match programme, to mark our first
National League game. The picture was presented to the club by Cathaoirleach
Coiste Chontae Liatroma, Seosamh Ó Floinn. Mile buíochas to all who bought
Lotto tickets on the day and our draw on Monday night had at least three €40
winners who bought in the Park on Sunday.. Comhghairdeas
Gaeil na hAilne
Congratulations to Allen Gaels who won
the Connacht Club Grounds of the Year. Their clubrooms are very impressive and
as a venue for GAA events they are centrally placed within the County. It is
great to see developments of this nature around the County. Teenage
Disco The
youth of the area will be pleased to hear that a Monster Disco and Massive Laser
Show will take place in the Community Centre on Sunday next, Valentine’s
Night. This should be of great interest to the youngsters of the Ballinamore
area and surrounding areas. D J Paul will be in charge and dancing will be from
9.00 to 12.30. Admission €10 Meeting
re Disco A meeting to organise stewarding for the
Sunday night Disco will take place in the Clubrooms on tomorrow Thursday at
9.00. A considerable number of stewards will be required. Under
16 Girls Training Under 16 girls football are starting
back on Monday 15th February at 6.30pm in the Park, can we please have all under
16s out for training. New members are also welcome. Defibrillator
in Park
The club has acquired a defibrillator
for the Park and we would like those who have been trained in its use to know
that it is located in the First Aid room in the main corridor. Andy
Duffy on CCC
Comhghairdeas do Aindrias Ó Dubhthaigh
who was re-elected onto the Competitions Control Committee. Andy was on this
committee last year and was re-elected at Monday’s County Board
meeting Story
of the GAA
A major project is being organised by
Croke Park to interview people about the history of the GAA at local level.
Former players, official, supporters who have a story to tell will be recorded.
If you have any ideas about who should be interviewed contact Seán Ó Suilleabháin Cycle
to Roscommon
Our minimum target for the cycle to
Roscommon was 50 cyclists and we have only 5 to go to reach that number. Already
some great footballing names like Ollie Honeyman, Gerry Logan, Gerry Reynolds,
Beezer McKiernan and Damien Crossan are planning to cycle. Bríd Sullivan would
like to hear from anyone else interested in cycling. Nollaig
Prior presented with Lotto win At half-time last Sunday Nollaig Prior
was presented with her €9,500 Lotto win. The group was photographed along with
Liam McGirl, (where the Lotto was held that night), as well as Lotto sellers, P
J McLoughlin, Mona Creamer, Brid Sullivan, Philip Farrelly, Alan Banks, Paddy
Prior. Lotto
Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Prior’s. Pota Óir €2100. Winner of €40 for those present on the night: Miley McKeon, Cammagh. Buidéal Uisce beatha ó David McCabe: Hugh McTague Jnr, Church St. (For the first time in three weeks Aidan McGovern didn’t sweep the boards!!!) €40 an duine: Lea Fox, Manorhamilton, Gavin Smith, Aughavas, John Creamer, Stradermot, Enda Tiernan, Cloone, Gerry Gilheaney, Aughnasheelin. . Uimhreacha: 04657132 No
of Games Players played in 2009
Every year we do an analysis of the number of players who fielded for our three adult teams in the year. The results are given below. In 2009 a total of 57 players played one game or more. Shane Ferguson and Shane Murphy played 26 games each which was the most anyone played. In 2008 a total of 63 players started one game or more. There were 12 players who played in 2008 who did not start in any game at all in 2009 for a variety of reasons. These were: Colm Brennan, John Christie, Anthony Curran, Aidan Galligan, John Galligan, Ray Logan, Trevor Martin, Thomas McLoughlin, Enda Quinn, Darren Reynolds, Finnian Sharpley, Ronan Sharpley.
Scéalta na Seachtaine- 1
Feabhra 2010 Big
Day in Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin next Sunday
Sunday
next will be a historic day for the club, as the first National League in over
20 years will be played in the Park. On the 3 December 1989, Leitrim played
Longford, a day which marked P.J Carroll’s first outing with the team. The
match ended in a draw and that was the last National League game played in
Ballinamore. It is hard to believe that over 20 years have passed since then. In
1991 the Stanley Cox memorial tournament was played here but no National League
games. Teenage
Disco The
youth of the area will be pleased to hear that a Monster Disco and Massive Laser
Show will take place in the Community Centre on Sunday week 14 February,
Valentine’s Night. This should be of great interest to the youngsters of the
Ballinamore area and surrounding areas. D J Paul will be in charge and dancing
will be from 9.00 to 12.30. Admission €10 Stewards wanted
All of
the stewards, lotto sellers, kitchen staff etc who kindly made themselves
available for the Galway game are asked to attend again on Sunday. Cycle
to Roscommon for Connacht Championship!!!
It may seem a long time to the 20 June
but it is really only 20 weeks to the big cycle. Already over 40 people have
committed to cycle, so it is time to dust down the bikes and pump the wheels and
do a short cycle every week at least. You could also practice on the indoor bike
if you have access to one. Vodafone
Thanks to all who have signed up to
Vodafone and if you have not yet signed and are a Vodafone customer, please
contact Brid Sullivan on 087 9173185. Quite
a number of players have not yet responded. This is an important fundraiser for
the club and it costs you nothing. Scór
Sinsear
Anyone interested in taking part in
Senior Scor in dancing, singing, answering questions, acting or reciting please
contact Brid Sullivan. Lotto
Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Prior’s. Pota Óir €2050. Winner of €40 for those present on the night: Aidan McGovern, Tráthnóna. Buidéal Uisce beatha ó Frank Flynn: Aidan McGovern, Tráthnóna. However, the extraordinary thing about it is that a week ago, Aidan McGovern was pulled out for both house prizes also. I wonder what are the odds on that happening? Incidentally, Happy birthday Aidan. €40 an duine: Francis Duignan, Main St, David and Laura Spellman, Drumshanbo, Pat McGovern, Greaghrahan, Ballyconnell, Trish Mahon, St Brigid’s St, John McWeeney, Longstone. Uimhreacha: 36072154
Scéalta na Seachtaine-
25 Eanair 2010 Jackpot
Winner On Monday last our Jackpot of €9,500 was won by Nollaig Prior, Lahard.
Comhghairdeas to Nollaig. The winning numbers were: 61072543. The “Ar an Oíche”
prize of €40 was won by Aidan McGovern, Lahard and amazingly, the Buidéal
Uisce Beatha sponsored by Liam McGirl was also won by Aidan McGovern. Lotto ar
an Luan seo chugainn is in Pat Joe’s and the Pota Óir is €2,000. Three
Awards for Seán O’Heslins The club
picked up three awards at the Co Board Dinner Dance last Saturday. Shane Moran
got Young Player of the Year, Sara McLoughlin got Ladies Player of the Year and
the Club Grounds award was shared between Ballinamore Seán O’Heslins and
Allen Gaels. Well done to all. Trath na gCeist
Hard
luck to our Trath na gCeist team who came second in the Connacht Finals of Scór
na nÓg. Kevin Banks, Jack Bagge and Stephen McTague did extremely well and were
just two questions behind a very strong Ballinameen team. An Bhliain seo
chugainn! Comhghairdeas to Glencar/Manorhamilton who won the Rince Foirne once
again and to James Hazlett from Drumkeerin who won the Amhranaíocht Aonair.
This was Drumkeerin’s first ever County win in Scór na nÓg and now they are
in the All Ireland Final. New
website created by Ballinamore resident
A new website detailing the happenings
on the GAA scene in countries all over the globe, in America, Asia, Middle East
etc has been launched by Ballinamore man Denis O’Brien. Denis has been living
in Ballinamore this past few years and worked with the Leitrim Post. Not
surprising for a Kilkenny man he has a huge interest in hurling and also in
Gaelic Games in general. This website his full of hugely interesting information
on GAA clubs in amazingly far-flung places and is well worth a visit. The
address is www.gaelicsportscast.com.
There is a link also on the front page of our website. Cycle
to Roscommon for Connacht Championship!!!
The next big venture by the club is the
Cycle to Roscommon for the Connacht Championship game in June. This promises to
be a great occasion as Ballinamore and Leitrim supporters cycle the 40 miles to
Roscommon and in the process raise much need funds for the club. It will all
happen on the 20 June, when the sun will be splitting the stones, we hope!!!. A
lot of people have already indicated that they will cycle and Brid Sullivan
would like to hear from others willing to participate so that arrangements can
be made in relation to food, transport etc on the day. Last year we cycled form
Dromod to Ballinamore and the stakes have been set higher this year. However, if
London beat Roscommon in the first round we will only have to get to Páirc Seán
MacDiarmada. Comhbhrón
– P C Lynch P C Lynch from Drumeela died recently.
In 1957 he played Minor football with Ballinamore when they were beaten by
Aughavas in the South Leitrim Final. His nephew, Brendan, was married recently to
Sheila Flanagan, Church St and the year before last his niece, Nollaig Cleary,
was over with the New York team that took part in the Feile na nGael
competition. Nollaig is in fact President of the New York Ladies GAA and also
does first aid with the New York team and was on duty the last time Leitrim
visited New York in 2008. Go ndéana Dia trócaire air. Great
Day in the Park – in the Fog
Sunday was a great occasion for the club as the first County game in nearly 20 years was played in Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin. There was a very good crowd despite the heavy fog. Míle buíochas to all who helped on the day. Those who got the ground ready, which included spreading salt and cleaning the frost of the seats on Sunday morning. Those who acted as stewards both in the grounds and at car parking. Those who manned the shop and the tea shop. Finally those who sold Lotto tickets and especially our young helpers in the park Brian Leyden, Fearghal Curran, Paddy Connaughton, Cait Connaughton, Hannah Banks, Méabh Hamill, Donal Feely, Oisín McCaffrey, Johnny Conway, Daire Murphy, Darren Maxwell, Emma McGovern, and Niall McGovern. A special thank you to Noel Smith for making the bench for the team photographs. Míle buíochas to all. In two weeks time we will have another big day with Waterford coming for the first round of the league. Underage
AGM
The AGM of our Coiste na nÓg is on tonight Wednesday in the clubrooms at 8.30pm. All mentors and parents are asked to attend. Ladies MembershipAll of the Ladies are asked to have membership fees ready on this Friday when they meet in the Park. Tommy Dolan will be there to collect fees between 6.45 and 7.00pm. All players must have membership paid before they can play any game
Scéalta na Seachtaine-
18 Eanair 2010 Pictures of Presentation of 3,000 euro cheque to winner Cathal Kenny in Lawrences on Monday last can be seen under "New Pictures/Pictiuiri Nua" Trath na gCeist team win
in Scór na nÓg
Comhghairdeas
to our Trath na gCeist team of Kevin Banks, Jack Bagge and Stephen McTague that
won the County Scór na nÓg title on Sunday last. These lads have been involved
for the past few years and they came good on Sunday with a narrow win over
Fenagh, last year’s winners. Some years ago we were very successful in
Question Time but we havn’t won this particular title since 1997 when Big
Game in Park on Sunday – Stewards required
It will be a big occasion on Sunday when we host our first big inter-county football game. The Liatroim v Gaillimh FBD game will take place at 2.00pm. It is great to see county games back in Ballinamore and in a few weeks time we will host the first National League game of the year against Waterford. We need lots of stewards on Sunday so please report to Alan Banks if you can be there. Young Hurler of Year Congratulations to Shane Moran who will
receive his County Young Hurler of the Year award on Saturday next. The club
will also receive the Club Grounds of the Year Award. Cycle
to Roscommon for Connacht Championship!!!
The next big venture by the club is the
Cycle to Roscommon for the Connacht Championship game in June. This promises to
be a great occasion as Ballinamore and Leitrim supporters cycle the 40 miles to
Roscommon and in the process raise much need funds for the club. It will all
happen on the 20 June, when the sun will be splitting the stones, we hope!!!. A
lot of people have already indicated that they will cycle and Brid Sullivan
would like to hear from others willing to participate so that arrangements can
be made in relation to food, transport etc on the day. Last year we cycled form
Dromod to Ballinamore and the stakes have been set higher this year. However, if
London beat Roscommon in the first round we will only have to get to Páirc Seán
MacDiarmada. Have
you any unwanted Gym equipment?
Our Gym is turning out to be a very
useful facility for training but we need more equipment and in our present
financial situation we cannot buy anything more. If anyone has items like
exercise bikes or treadmills that they are not currently using please contact
Alan Banks. Also, during the severe frost the cisterns in the old outdoor
toilets burst and are destroyed. People often have old cisterns lying around the
house and we would be glad to hear form anyone who would like to dispose of such
items. Vodafone
– Thanks to all who joined
Mile buíochas to all who have joined up to Vodafone support your club. If you are a Vodafone mobile phone customer, the club receives a donation from Vodafone if you sign up. We currently have just over 200 joined but there are a lot of others who haven’t replied. It costs nothing to join, so please respond to Brid Sullivan if you have not already done so. Death
of former Ballinamore player Last weekend, Mike Joe McKeon was buried
in Bornacoola. The deceased was a member of the Leitrim minor panel that won the
Connacht Minor Football championship in 1945. He was originally a native of
Eslin but grew up in Bornacoola and played with Bornacoola. He came to work in
Ballinamore in Hoey’s Hotel and played with Ballinamore for at least one year.
This was at a period when Ballinamore had a relatively weak team. Mike Joe went
to America and played football in New Haven and Connecticut. He returned to
Ireland in recent years and died last weekend. Go ndéana Dia trócaire air. Buíochas
do Nollaig Mac Eoin, Scoil Náisiúnta Béal an Átha Móir, atá gaolta le Mike
Joe, don eolas sin. Presentation
to winner of New Year’s Draw
The winner of our first prize of
€3,000, Cathal Kenny from Ballydangan, Athlone was presented with his winnings
at last Monday’s Lotto. Cathal is a member of the Clan na nGael club in
Roscommon and is in fact the club Vice Chairman at present. He was accompanied
by the seller of the winning ticket, Cormac Ó Suilleabháin, and he had a look
at our new facilities while visiting. Well done Cathal on your win. (Pictures of
the presentation are on web site under "New Photos" "Pictiuiri
Nua" Referees
Wanted
The Co Board would like to hear from
people interested in taking up refereeing. You can start with underage games and
training will be provided and travel expenses to matches are paid. Contact Rúnaí,
Patsy Connaughton if interested. Blood
Donor Clinic
The Blood Transfusion mobile unit team
will return again to The Community Centre, Ballinamore on Monday 25th
January 2010 from 3.00 p.m. to 4.45 pm and 7.00p.m. to 9.30 p.m.
Some 3000 units (pints) of blood are needed overall each week to cater for
emergency and routine cases requiring transfusions of blood and blood products
in hospitals all over the country. We had a low turnout in September
so we are hoping to get the numbers up again. Thanks to everyone who
attended and please come again to your local clinic on Monday 25th
January and if possible bring a friend. Additional
Executive member
Linda Harte has been added to the
Executive as a representative of Ladies Football. Lotto
Ní
raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo
chugainn i McGirls Pota Óir €9,500. Buaiteoirí ar an Luan seo caite: Prizes
for those present on the night: €40: Seamus Mac Murchaidh. Buidéal uisce
beatha ó Ossie Costello; Margie McLoughlin, Oughteragh.
€40 an duine: Francis and Kay Maguire, Main St, Pat Joe Dolan, High St,
Stella McGirl, Laheen, Ciara Holohan, Sallyfield, Peter Flynn, Aughnasheelin.
Uimhreacha: 40236157
Scéalta na Seachtaine-
11 Eanair 2010
Scór na nÓg Finals The Scór
na nÓg Finals were postponed last Sunday due to the weather and, because the
Bee Centre in Manorhamilton isn’t available, they are now taking place in
Ballinamore on Sunday next starting at 3.00. Go n-éirí lenar Rince Seit agus
Tráth na gCeist. Our usual stewards are asked to attend. Welcome to New Officers
With so
many officers retiring it is great to see a new team taking on the challenge of
leading the club into 2010. New Cathaoirleach, Peter Reynolds, has of course
been a prominent player with the club over the past long number of years. Peter
won a senior championship with the club in 1990 and still plays junior football
with the club. The Reynolds family are no strangers to club administration.
Peter’s grandfather Paddy Reynolds TD was Vive Chairman of Leitrim County
Board from 1926 until his death in 1932. Patsy is a native of Oran, Co Roscommon
and as a Roscommon man he completes an unusual line up of Secretaries who were
natives of all five Connacht counties. Over the past decade we have had Andy
Duffy (From Mayo), Niall Gormley (From Leitrim), Brid Sullivan (From Galway),
Alan Banks (From Sligo) and now Patsy Connaughton (From Roscommon). In the
middle we had Paddy O’Connor (From Tipperary) However Patsy Connaughton has
the unique distinction of having previously been Secretary of the Aughawillan
club. Strange things happen in sport!!. Our new
Cisteoir and Chairman of the Finance Committee is John D’Arcy from High St.
John is also from a Ballinamore footballing family and played underage football
and hurling with the club. Our new Registrar, Tommy Dolan has also been involved
with the club both as a player and team manager with our junior teams. Go n-éirí
go geal leo go léir. Outgoing
Officers In
welcoming our new oifigigh we must pay tribute to the officers who led us
through the most glorious period of development the club has ever had. Adrian
Smith, probably the youngest Cathaoirleach the club ever had, served three years
in charge. Alan Banks completed two years as Rúnaí but was also Cathaoirleach
for a year a few years earlier. Anne Shanley was Cisteoir for the past nine
years and was the first lady to hold a full officer position with the club. Anne
was the longest serving Treasurer the club has ever had, at least in the period
for which we have records. Ruairí Ó Suilleabháin has been Registrar for two
separate periods. No doubt all of them will continues to serve the club in
various ways, indeed Alan Banks has taken on the position of Park administrator
in charge of booking and scheduling of games, fixtures and training and also
events in the complex itself. Míle buíochas to all of them for the outstanding
work they have done over the past number of years. Comhghairdeas
Congratulations
to Sean and Catherine Mahon on the birth of their daughter Tara. This makes
Paddy Prior a grand dad. Best
Wishes Best
wishes to Maura Sweeney who suffered injury with
the bad weather. Welcome back to our Lotto Coordinator, Aindrias Ó
Dubhthaigh. Fáilte ar ais Andy. Comhbhrón
Sympathy
is extended to the family of Johnny Beirne, Kiltygerry who died last week.
Johnny played football at underage with Ballinamore and won an under 14
championship with Ballinamore in 1960. His family subsequently went to England
but in latter years Johnny returned and built a house in his native townland. Ar
dheis Dé go raibh sé. Lotto
Ní
raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo
chugainn i Lawrences Pota Óir €9,450. Buaiteoirí ar an Luan seo caite:
Prizes for those present on the night: €40: Padraig Seosamh Mac Lochlainn.
Prizes of €20 sponsored by Jackie and Catherine: Séamas Mac Murchaidh €40
an duine: Damien Gilheany, Clogher, Patsy Creamer, Lahard, Éamonn Farrelly,
Anville Court, Paul McLoughlin, Church St, Séamus Mac Murchaidh Uimhreacha:
05431267
Scéalta na Seachtaine- 4
Eanair 2010 Big
New Year Draw Our
annual New Year draw was run off successfully on Saturday night last in Priors.
There was a great crowd present for an event which will help fund affiliations,
insurance and other essential expenses. The following were the prizewinners.
€3,000 Cathal Kenny, Ballydangan, Athlone. (Ticket sold by Cormac Ó Suilleabháin),
€1,000 Hugh McInerney, Butlersbridge, Co Cavan (Ticket sold by Joe Dolan).
€100 each: Brian Dolan, Aughawillan, (Sold by P J McLoughlin) Dominic Byrne,
Convent Rd, Ballinamore, (Sold by Brid Sullivan) Andy O’Rourke, Tully, (Sold
by Ronan O’Rourke) Niamh McTague, Ballymoe, Co Galway, (Sold by Seamus
McTague) Mary Mulvihill/Brid Sullivan, (Sold by Brid Sullivan) Padraig McGarry,
Drumshanbo, (Sold by Tom Burns) Caitríona McGrath, Killaneen, (Sold by Philip
Farrelly) Sean Deane, Dublin, (Sold by John Harte) Mick Gilheany, Clogher, (Sold
by Tommy Dolan) Margaret Burns, Clenaghoo (Sold by Tom Burns) Buíochas
Míle
buíochas to all our ticket sellers, especially the big four, P J McLoughlin,
Brid Sullivan, Adrian Wrynn and Philip Farrelly. Thanks also to Ruairí Ó
Suilleabháin and Anne Shanley who did most of the administrative work on the
draw. Thanks to Gay Prior for sponsorship of the €1,000 second prize. Special
thanks to all who bought tickets. With the massive debt on the club complex,
fundraising will be high on our agenda for a long time to come. Míle buíochas
do gach duine. Presentation to Tommy
Moran
Tommy
Moran stepped down as Chairman of the Finance Committee some weeks ago and thus
ended a lifetime of services in different positions at club, county, provincial
and national level for the GAA. Since the mid 1960s when he was club Chairman,
Tommy has held a huge variety of posts at all levels, indeed holding more than
just one responsibility on many occasions. To list all of the positions he held
would take some time, but the chief of those would be his eighteen years as Rúnaí
Contae from 1982-1999 and his three years as Uachtarán of Connacht Council from
2003 –2006. No later than a few weeks ago he edited Scéal Liatroma 1984-2009,
the story of football in Leitrim during the last 25 years. At club level, Tommy
was Chairman of the Finance Committee which looked after fundraising for the
Pitch development over the past few years. This was a major task in itself.
Tommy proposes to take a rest but I am sure he will be there to help and his
advice sought on many occasions in the future. On Saturday last his final
official function as Finance Chairman was to preside over the New Year draw.
After the draw, a presentation was made to Tommy, on behalf of the club, by Anne
Shanley. Welcome
to New Officers With so
many officers retiring it is great to see a new team taking on the challenge of
leading the club into 2010. New Cathaoirleach, Peter Reynolds, has of course
been a prominent player with the club over the past long number of years. Peter
won a senior championship with the club in 1990 and still plays junior football
with the club. The Reynolds family are no strangers to club administration.
Peter’s grandfather Paddy Reynolds TD was Vive Chairman of Leitrim County
Board from 1926 until his death in 1932. Patsy is a native of Oran, Co Roscommon
and as a Roscommon man he completes an unusual line up of Secretaries who were
natives of all five Connacht counties. Over the past decade we have had Andy
Duffy (From Mayo), Niall Gormley (From Leitrim), Brid Sullivan (From Galway),
Alan Banks (From Sligo) and now Patsy Connaughton (From Roscommon). In the
middle we had Paddy O’Connor (From Tipperary) However Patsy Connaughton has
the unique distinction of having previously been Secretary of the Aughawillan
club. Strange things happen in sport!!. Our new
Cisteoir and Chairman of the Finance Committee is John D’Arcy from High St.
John is also from a Ballinamore footballing family and played underage football
and hurling with the club. Our new Registrar, Tommy Dolan has also been involved
with the club both as a player and team manager with our junior teams. Go n-éirí
go geal leo go léir. Outgoing
Officers In
welcoming our new oifigigh we must pay tribute to the officers who led us
through the most glorious period of development the club has ever had. Adrian
Smith, probably the youngest Cathaoirleach the club ever had, served three years
in charge. Alan Banks completed two years as Rúnaí but was also Cathaoirleach
for a year a few years earlier. Anne Shanley was Cisteoir for the past nine
years and was the first lady to hold a full officer position with the club. Anne
was the longest serving Treasurer the club has ever had, at least in the period
for which we have records. Ruairí Ó Suilleabháin has been Registrar for two
separate periods. No doubt all of them will continues to serve the club in
various ways, indeed Alan Banks has taken on the position of Park administrator
in charge of booking and scheduling of games, fixtures and training and also
events in the complex itself. Míle buíochas to all of them for the outstanding
work they have done over the past number of years. Ciorcal Comhrá
The
Ciorcal Comhrá – Irish Conversation evenings will start in Ballinamore
Library on Tuesday next 12 January at 8.30. Every year a great crowd attends
these sessions and they are most enjoyable. If you are interested, please give
name to the Library by calling or ringing 9645582. As usual there will be a
beginners and a more advanced group. Admission is free. Scór
na nÓg Finals Best of
luck to our competitors in the Scór na nÓg finals in Cluainín Uí Ruairc on
Sunday. We will be represented in Trath na gCeist and two items in Rince Seit.
Underage AGM
The AGM
of our club Coiste na nÓg will be held in the Clubrooms on Wednesday 27 January
at 8.30 pm. All mentors and parents are invited to attend. Anyone who has any
matters that they would like to have put on the agenda for this meeting please
forward to Rúnaí, Patsy Connaughton. Playing equipment
All
underage mentors are asked to list all playing gear or equipment needed for the
their teams for the coming year and give these lists to Patsy Connaughton so as
we can purchase all requirements in bulk. Family membership
Adult
membership of the club is set at €30 and underage membership at €10 each.
However, it has been decided to have a maximum payment from any individual
household of €80. Thus both parents and any number of children can join for
that amount. Many mothers also help out with club activities and it is important
from an insurance position that they are also registered members. Comhbhrón
The club extends sympathy to the
O’Rourke Family, Church St on the tragic death of Ryan last weekend. Ryan
played underage football and hurling with the club . Go ndéana Dia trócaire
air. Lotto
Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Jackie’s. Buaiteoirí ar an Luan seo caite: Prizes for those present on the night: €40: Seamus MacMurchaidh. 2 prizes of €20 sponsored by Terry and Agnes Shortt: Noel Sweeney and Noel Sweeney (Yes Noel came out of the hat twice, but wait for it !!!): €40 an duine: Brid Sullivan, Aghadark, Fiona O’Dell, Killaneen, Marie and Kevin O’Connor, Killaneen, Noel Sweeney (Amazingly, Noel Sweeney’s name came out for the third time on the same night. Previously we have had numerous double winners same night but never a treble), Paul Darcy, High St. Uimhreacha: 02173564 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||