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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 Doyle, 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
Scéalta na
Seachtaine- 28 Nollaig 2009
Important meeting of Underage Mentors and Parents
New Year’s draw
Our New Year draw is on this Saturday, 2 January in Priors. It will as usual be a big night, indeed it is one of the biggest nights of the Christmas period. The draw is of major importance to our finances so all sellers are asked to make a special effort to dispose of all of their tickets. Would all sellers please return the tickets they have sold to date to Ruairí O Suilleabháin by tomorrow night at the latest? Phone 087 2488875. Even if you have further tickets to dispose of it is a great help to have most of the money in advance rather than have to deal with large amounts on the night.
Membership
The
new Registrar is Tommy Dolan and Tommy would like if all players and
members could forward club membership as soon as possible.
Membership is the same as last year at €30 for adults and €10
for underage players. Please contact Tommy at 086 8171587
Ciorcal Comhrá
The
Ciorcal Comhrá – Irish Conversation evenings will start in
Ballinamore Library on Tuesday 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. (Library will re-open on Monday January 4)
Comhbhrón
Sympathy is extended to the Dooner Family High St on the death of Mrs Helen Dooner at the weekend. Go ndéana Dia trócaire uirthi.
Scéalta na
Seachtaine- 21 Nollaig 2009
New Year’s draw
Our
New Year draw is the major fundraiser of the year and we depend
greatly on all out ticket sellers to do their utmost to get rid of
as many tickets as they can.. The draw will take place on Saturday
week, 2 January in Priors. Please return all sold tickets to Ruairí
O Suilleabháin by Wednesday of next week at
the latest. Phone 087 2488875
AGM
Saturday
last was a historic occasion as club members lined up for the first
AGM in the club’s own premises. There was a great sense of pride
and achievement as outgoing officers: Cathaoirleach, Adrian Mac
Gabhann: Rúnaí, Alan Ó Bruacháin and Cisteoir, Áine Ní
Sheanlaoich all presented their final addresses and reports to the
members. The 56 members in attendance were very appreciative of the
extraordinary work done by all of the outgoing officers over the
past few years. Outgoing Cathaoirleach, Adrian Mac Gabhann, gave a
rousing address and paid tribute too all of the officers and members
who helped him through three eventful years in Office.
Outgoing Rúnaí, Alan Banks,
presented a detailed Secretary’s report and Anne Shanley,
after nine years as Treasurer, presented her final detailed report
of the finances. Overall it was a meeting where general satisfaction
with the club’s progress on many fronts was evident. The clubrooms
are a most comfortable location for such a meeting and the tea
afterwards kept the crowd together on a cold winter’s evening.
Oifigigh Nua
There
was a major turn around of officers with Adrian Smith retiring as
Cathaoirleach, Alan Banks as Rúnaí, Anne Shanley as Cisteoir and
Ruairí Ó Suilleabháin as Cláiritheoir. The following is the new
line-up of officers for 2010. Uachtarán: Hugh McTague Snr.
Leas-Uachtaráin: P.J. Dolan, An tAthair S
Ó Dubhthaigh, John Harte, George Price, Joe Gormley, Andy Duffy,
Paddy Dolan, Sean Kavanagh, Tommy Moran, Gerry Mahon. Cathaoirleach:
Peter Reynolds. Leas-Chathaoirleach: Michael Quinn.
Rúnaí: Patsy Connaughton. Rúnaí Cúnta, Alan Banks,
Cisteoir: John D’Arcy. Cisteoir Cúnta: Ann Shanley. Cláiritheoir:
Tommy Dolan. Oifigeach Árachais: Paddy O’Connor, Oifigeach Cultúir
agus Teanga: Bríd Ní Shuilleabháin. Oifigeach Caidrimh Poiblí:
Seán Ó Suilleabháin. Coiste: In addition to the main club
Officers the following were elected to the Coiste: Tom Burns,
Raymond McHugh, Anne Shanley, Diarmuid Keegan, Alan Banks, Adrian
Smith, Paddy Prior. Under 21 member: Wayne McKeon. One other under
21 member to be appointed.
Finance
The
biggest job facing the club for the next few years is clearing the
debt on the newly-developed facilities. The overall cost of
developing the two pitches, stand and dressingrooms was near to
€1.9m. Huge fundraising efforts have been made but there remains a
debt of about €900,000 to be raised. A new Finance Committee has
been formed with John D’Arcy as Cathaoirleach and some new and
novel ideas are being considered in order to raise funds. The
Treasurer’s report showed that income for 2009 was at €279,700
and expenditure was at
€310,635. However, all work on the complex is now complete and
future fundraising efforts should start to reduce the debt.
Ways in which members could
help
We
are appealing to every club member and supporter to contribute
regularly to the club’s finances. A number of ways in which
members and supporters could help were raised. 1) Members who do not
do our club Lotto regularly could get
a number of Lotto envelopes and drop one in to one of our
regular sellers every Monday night or to the Pub where the Lotto is
held. Check the club website if you are unsure which pub: www.seanoheslinsgaa.com.
2) Join the Lotto-on-Line from
the website 3) Contribute to our €10 a month standing order
deduction. Maybe some people already contributing €10 might
consider increasing it to €20 a month. 4) Help as a Lotto seller
at weekends. 5) Join up for the Vodafone mobile phone contribution.
This will cost you nothing.
Membership
The
new Registrar is Tommy Dolan and Tommy would like if all players and
members could forward club membership as soon as possible.
Membership is the same as last year at €30 for adults and €10
for underage players. Please contact Tommy at 086 8171587
Ciorcal Comhrá
The
Ciorcal Comhrá – Irish Conversation evenings will start in
Ballinamore Library on Tuesday 12 January at 8.30. Anyone interested
please give name to the Library by calling or ringing 9645582. As
usual there will be a beginners and a more advanced group. (Library
will be closed 24 Dec to 3 Jan inclusive)
Club
History on DVD
The club’s history on DVD
is now sold out in some shops and final copies remain in Philip
Murphy’s, Siopa Bronntanas, Prior’s, Kavanagh’s and Genealogy
Centre. These will very likely run out by Christmas and no further
copies will be made. So get there fast.
Nollaig
Le teacht na Nollag guímid
gach rath ar chuile dhuine a bhaineann leis an gclub. Bhí bliain
stairiúil againn agus obair iontach curtha i gcríoch. Táimid ag súil
anois le 2010 agus cur chun cinn na cluichí Gaelacha agus cultúir
na tíre. Nollaig shona agus bliain nua faoi mhaise daoibh go léir.
Comhghairdeas
Comhghairdeas to David Dolan, High St and Caroline Creamer, Lahard on their recent engagement
Comhbhrón
Sympathy is extended to the
Breen Family on the death of Kevin Colgan, Omagh
Lotto
na Nollag
Bhí
Lotto na Nollag sa Siopa Ól ar an Luan seo caite. Ní raibh aon
bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir. Prize winners were as follows: Prizes for
those present on the night: €100: Bridie Gallagher, Lahard.
Voucher for €100 for Smyths Restaurant sponsored by Ciarán and
Cathy Smyth: Brendan Burns. €100 for Lotto on Line participants:
Gerard Creamer, Bee Park Centre, Manorhamilton. €100 each: Aidan
McGovern, Tráthnóna, Maura Sweeney, Aghadark, Dara Murphy,
Brigid’s St, Danny Smyth, Church St., Jack Beirne, Arigna, Bernie
Beirne, Ardrum, Kay Maguire, Main St, Éamonn Benison, Crumlin.
Hampers: Julie Duffy, Mullingar. Ciarán Hearty, Fenagh, Tommy
Creaven, Killaneen, Mary Harte, Lahard, Tommy Joe Harte, Arizona.
Vouchers: Fintan Shortt, Melican, Séamus Reynolds, Killaneen,
Geraldine Connaughton, Aghadark, Dympna Woods, Dromod, Anthony
McTague, Kiltygerry, Lorna O’Brien, Anvil Court, Stella Ni
Fhearghail, Keshcarrigan, Charlene, McGoohan, Aghoo, Gene and
Janette, McManus, Corgar. . Next Lotto draw is in Shortt’s on
Monday 4 January. Pota Óir €9,350
Scéalta na
Seachtaine- 14 Nollaig 2009
AGM
For
the first time ever, we are in the proud position of being able to
host our AGM in our own clubrooms. 2009 was a historic year for the
club, one which put us at the forefront, not only in Leitrim but
nationally, for our club development. It is expected then that all
our players, mentors and supporters will make a special effort to
attend our AGM on Saturday next. It will start at 6.00pm. Annual
Report for 2009 will be distributed this week. Tá súil againn go
mbeidh slua mhór i láthair.
Nominations
Nominations
for club officers must be in by this Friday with Rúnaí, Alan
Banks.
Christmas Lotto
Our
special Lotto na Nollag will be in Smyth’s Siopa Ól on Monday
next 21 Nollaig. As usual there will be a host of prizes including
hampers. There is usually a full house in the Siopa Ól for what is
one of the big pre-Christmas occasions.
New Year’s draw
Our
New Year draw will take place on Saturday 2 January in Priors.
Tickets are now being sold by club members with a €3,000 first
prize.
Club
History on DVD
The club’s history on DVD
would make an ideal Christmas present for anyone with Ballinamore
connections. It is a wonderful look at all aspects of the club and
the town as well. A small number of copies remain in Murphy’s,
Siopa Bronntanas, Prior’s, Beirne’s, Kavanagh’s and Genealogy
Centre. These will very likely run out by Christmas and no further
copies will be made. So get there fast.
Comhbhrón
The club extends sympathy to the Moran family, Castleroggy on the death
of Ollie’s father, Bertie, in Carrick on Shannon, last weekend. Go
ndéana Dia trócaire air. Sympathy is also extended to the
McLoughlin Family, Fenagh on the tragic death of Garda Gary
McLoughlin at the weekend.
Convention
News
All of the club’s motions to Convention were passes on Sunday last. Two
club members, Dan Gallogly and Seán O Suilleabháin were re-elected
as Youth Officer and Oifigeach Cultúir agus Teanga respectively.
Best wishes to all of the new officers and míle buíochas to the
outgoing ones who did trojan work over the past few years.
Lotto
Ní raibh aon buaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn sa Siopa Ól. Pota Óir €9,300. Winner of €40 for those present on last Monday night: John McWeeney, Longstone. Buidéal Uisce beatha ó Freddie. Martina Farry, Lahard. €40 an duine: Pat Charles, Aughavas, Francis Duignan, Main st, Seán McKeon, High St, Molly highland, Harold’s Cross, Dublin, Noel Sweeney, Aghadark. . Uimhreacha 62751034.
Scéalta na
Seachtaine- 7 Nollaig 2009
Club
History on DVD
The club’s history on DVD
would make an ideal Christmas present for anyone with Ballinamore
connections. It is a wonderful look at all aspects of the club and
the town as well. A small number of copies remain in Murphy’s,
Siopa Bronntanas, Prior’s, Beirne’s, Kavanagh’s and Genealogy
Centre. These will very likely run out by Christmas and no further
copies will be made. So get there fast.
Christmas Lotto
Our
special Lotto na Nollag will be in Smyth’s Siopa Ól on Monday
week 21 Nollaig
Scór na nÓg – Record
Participation by Club
We
had our highest ever participation in Scór na nÓg at the weekend,
no less than sixteen different entries, which is possibly the
highest ever level of entries from any club in Leitrim. Thanks to
the work of Orla McCaffrey we had three Rince Foirne and three Rince
Seit. Our teams in Rince Foirne were: Seán O’Heslins (A) Orla
McWeeney, Sarah Beth O'Reilly, Gráinne Griffin, Siobhan McTague,
Ellen Wrynn, Niamh Flynn, Eadaoin McGourty, Alison Sweeney. Seán
O’Heslins (B)
Lisa Maguire, Leah Anne Flynn, Caoimhe McCaffrey, Emily Sweeney,
Katie Cullen, Niamh McGourty, Ailís O’Dowd, Margot Delpech. Seán
O’Heslins (C)
Leah Sweeney, Elaoishe Martin, Abbey
Sweeney, Laoise Moran King Joely McGovern, Emma McGovern, Grace
O'Reilly, Grace Wrynn. We had four Solo Singers: Ciara
O Dowd, Dara Reynolds, Laoise Moran and Niamh Flynn. In Ceol Uirlise
the team was: Abbey Sweeney, Laoise Moran, Claire McLoughlin,
Alannah Smyth, Elaoishe Martin. In Bailéad Ghrúpa we had
Ciara O’Dowd, Ailish O Dowd, Niamh McGourty, Leah Anne
Flynn, Róisín McHugh.
There
were three Tráth na gCeist teams: (A)
Kevin Banks, Jack Bagge, Stephen McTague. (B)
Jack Cullen, Conor Maxwell, Brian Banks.(C) Daniel Gallagher,
Luke Murphy, Conor Moran. Our Nuachleas team comprised of : Doireann
McManus, Eunan McManus, Michaela Harte, Breege McGovern, Alannah
Smyth, Danny Smyth, Aileen Flynn, Joely McGovern. Finally we had
three Rice Seit: (A) Orla
McWeeney, Sarah Beth O'Reilly, Gráinne Griffin, Siobhan McTague,
Ellen Wrynn, Niamh Flynn, Eadaoin McGourty, Alison Sweeney. (B)
Lisa Maguire, Leah Anne Flynn, Caoimhe
McCaffrey, Emily Sweeney, Katie Cullen, Niamh McGourty, Ailís
O’Dowd, Elaoishe Martin. (C)
Francis Farry, Kate Reynolds, Shaneen
McGovern, Leah Sweeney, Doireann McManus, Aoife Murphy, Cait
Connaughton, Grace Wrynn.
In the end, two of our sets,
A and B, qualified for the finals and quiz team A. Considering that
we had sixteen entries we were probably unlucky not to have more
qualifiers, and it was especially surprising that none of our figure
dances made it. However, overall we had a very young team this year
and their participation ensures that we will be stronger in years to
come. Many thanks to all who helped as stewards and in the kitchen
Comhghairdeas
Congratulations to Dermot Cribben who got married in Jamaica last week.
Dermot has been involved in Gaelic games in Jamaica.
Sagart
nua – Comhghairdeas to Fr Seán Kelly
Sunday last was a historic day for the town when the first ever
ordination took place in the town. Seán Kelly from Church St was
ordained on Sunday and celebrated his first mass on Monday evening.
It was a big occasion for the town and his family in particular.
Comhghairdeas a Sheáin. By coincidence, his name came out of the
box for a €40 prize at our Lotto on Monday night.
Comhbhrón
Gabhaimid comhbhrón do chlann Mhic an Ghallóghlaigh ar bhás Mae ar an
Luan. The Gallogly family were intimately connected with the GAA in
Ballinamore. Mae’s late husband, Christy, was club secretary for
years and Fr Dan and Joe were immersed in the club’s affairs until
their deaths in the last decade. Mae’s son Brian and daughter
Olive were also prominently involved in GAA affairs. Go ndéana Dia
trócaire uirthi.
Mobile
Phone Contribution
Míle buíochas to all who have signed up for Vodafone deduction to the
club. Any players or supporters that havn’t signed up please ring
Brid Sullivan at 087 9173185. Remember it costs you nothing and the
club will get 5% of your phone bill.
Scéal
Liatroma 1984 to 2009
Last Wednesday the story of
Gaelic games in Leitrim for the past 25 years was launched by
Uachtarán Criostóir Ó Cuana. The book was edited by Tomás Ó Moráin
and it is a wonderful and varied look at all aspects of the GAA in
Leitrim for the past quarter of a century. It is loaded with colour
photographs of teams and players and covers football, hurling,
Ladies football, Scór etc. It has loads of statistics and details
of all sorts. It will be a great present for anyone and a great read
for the Christmas. The book can be bought in a number of shops
throughout the town.
Lotto
Ní
raibh aon buaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan. Lotto ar an Luan seo
chugainn sa Commercial. Pota Óir €9,250. Winner of €40 for
those present on last Monday night: Padraig Seosamh Mac Lochlainn,
Buidéal Uisce beatha ó Bobby Joes. Brid Sullivan. €40 an duine:
Gerard McGovern, Lahard, Fr Seán Kelly, Church st, Margie
McLoughlin, Thomas McHugh, Brigid St, Colleen Curran, Swanlinbar.
Uimhreacha 14037256
Scéalta na
Seachtaine- 30 Samhain 2009
AGM
The
club AGM will be on the weekend of 19-20 December.
Scór na nÓg
We
will have big participation in Scór na nÓg on this Saturday in the
Community Centre. We will be represented in practically all events.
Starting time is 6.00 pm. Stewards please be there at 5.30
Day at the Races in Fairyhouse
A great day and night was had by all at the Fairyhouse races on Saturday last. The fog was so bad that one would not know whether it was asses or camels that were running and we depended on the announcer to get the result of the race. Bad and all as it was we were lucky the races went ahead at all as the races fixed for the following day, Sunday, were cancelled due to flooding. Nobody won too much or lost too much and when it was all over all adjourned to Swan’s pub in Curragha. The woman of the house is Mary Smith, from High St Ballinamore and she had “sólaistí agus béaláistí” for the whole crowd. Swan’s is the site of the forge which is featured in the famous recitation “Páid O’Donoghue” which tells of the fight against the Yeos and Hessians in 1798. It was a great outing for the 50 plus crowd who went. Míle buíochas to Swans for providing the eagerly awaited food.
Comhghairdeas
Comhghairdeas to Ciarán Murray and Ailbhe O’Donoghue who were engaged
recently. Both were celebrating in Fairyhouse and in Swan’s on
Saturday.
Lotto
Ní raibh aon buaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn I Bobby Joe’s. Pota Óir €9,200. Winner of €40 for those present on last Monday night: Joe Phelan, Buidéal Vodka ó Ciaran agus Cathy Smyth: Hugh McTague Jnr. €40 an duine: Killian McWeeney, Aughnasheelin, Bella Sweeney c/o Margie McLoughlin, Patsy Connaughton, Aghadark, John Ryan, Castleroggy, Laura Gilheaney, Kiltymooden.. Uimhreacha 14327650
Scéalta na
Seachtaine- 23 Samhain 2009
Oughteragh
Gaels win under 21 Championship
Oughteragh Gaels made it
two-in-a-row and four titles in five years when they had a decisive
win over St Mary’s on Saturday last. It was a miracle that the
game could go ahead in the midst of flooding everywhere but Páirc
Seán was in good condition, although there was a strong gale
blowing which made good football difficult. Oughteragh Gaels were
fortunate to be playing against the wind in the first half, which is
always a huge advantage. That advantage was confirmed when the sides
were level at half time at three points each. Damien Gilheany
scoring two frees and Shane Murphy with a point from play. The
reality was that Oughteragh Gaels were dominant for most of the half
and shot seven wides to St Mary’s three and could easily have been
ahead by a few points. With the wind behind them it looked likely
that Gaels would forge ahead but St Mary’s put up a great fight in
the second half. Oughteragh Gaels again had a lot of bad wides but
they did creep into a 0-8 to 0-3 lead with two points from Gavin
Sammon, one from Brendan Mulvey and two pointed frees from Damien
Gilheany. The Carrick keeper brought off a great save at this stage
but a minute later a fortunate goal from Gavin Sammon ended the game
as a contest. It finished 1-8 to 0-4.
It has been a wonderful run
of success at this level for Oughteragh Gaels. Fergal McManus and
Gavin Sammon were winning their fourth under 21 medal as members of
the starting fifteen and for Wayne McKeon and Shane Murphy it was
their third. Others like Damien Gilheany, Philip Murphy, Joe Murphy
and Kevin Prior have won three either on the team or panel. All but
three of the starting fifteen are eligible again next year. So who
knows? Well done to Manager Pauric McKeon and selectors Niall Murray
and Ronan O’Rourke.
Foireann: Philip Farrelly (B), Paul Earley (A),David Leyden (B), Matthew Murphy (B), Joe McGirl (A), Sean McWeeney (A), Jim McTague (B), Fergal McManus (A) Capt, Wayne McKeon (B), Brendan Mulvey (A) (0-1), Shane Moran (B), Gavin Sammon (A) (1-2), Shane McWeeney (B), Damien Gilheany (A) (0-4f), Shane Murphy (B) (0-1). Subs: Keith Boyle (A) for Shane McWeeney, Philip Murphy (B)for Paul Earley, Paddy McManus (A) for Joe McGirl. Other panel members: Colm McGirl, (A) Kevin Prior (B), Enda Quinn (B), Michael Costello (B), Stephen Beirne (B), Conor McTague (B), James Gallagher (A), Joe Murphy (B).
Sean O’Heslins Christmas Draw
Christmas
draw tickets are now in circulation so we ask our sellers to get
working as soon as possible and not leave it to the last days.
Day at the Races in Fairyhouse
Next Saturday 28 November is
our Day at the Races at Fairyhouse. This is the second year of this
event organised by our players in Dublin. A good crowd are going for
the day. Many of them would know a jennet from an ass but they are
going to enjoy the day anyway. It isn’t late yet if you feel like
going just ring Adrian Smith.
Lotto
Ní raibh aon buaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn s Siopa Ól. Pota Óir €9,150. Winner of €40 for those present on last Monday night: Aisling Cumiskey, Aghadark, Buidéal Uisce beatha ó Gay Prior: Brian McWeeney, Longstone. €40 an duine: Thomas Reynolds, Aughadruminshin, Carrigallen, Tommy Dolan, Willowfield Rd, Philip Roddy, Aughnasheelin, Seán O Suilleabháin, Aghadark, Michael Flanagan, Drumarigna. Uimhreacha 75260143
Scéalta na
Seachtaine- 16 Samhain 2009
Oughteragh Gaels in
Championship Final
The
under 21 Final against St Mary’s is in Páirc Seán MacDiarmada on
Saturday at 2.30. We ask all our supporters to be there for what
will, barring a draw, be the last game of the year.
Sean O’Heslins Christmas Draw
Tickets will be in
circulation shortly for the annual New Year draw. Great prizes as
usual and a big night in Priors at the draw. All households in the
Club area are asked to buy a ticket.
Day at the Races in Fairyhouse
Next Saturday week, 28
November is our Day at the Races at Fairyhouse. There will be a big
crowd going and it is proposed to run a bus if enough people are
interested. Please let Adrian Smith know immediately if you would be
interested in going on a bus. Ring 086
4020367
Under 8 and under 10 training
Training for under 8s
continues this Wednesday and every Wednesday from 6-7pm in the
Sports Complex. Training for under 10s is on Fridays from 8-9pm. All
boys and girls are welcome.
Comhbhrón
The club expresses sympathy
to the O’Rourke family on the death of Kilian last week. Sympathy
also to the Smith Family Glennan Beg on the death of Róisín’s
sister recently.
Pitch
Closed
The main pitch is closed for
all purposes until further notice. All training to take place on
second pitch or in training area.
Lotto
Ní
raibh aon buaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan. Lotto ar an Luan seo
chugainn i Prior’s. Pota Óir €9,100. Winner of €40 for those
present on last Monday night: Martina Farry, Lahard, Buidéal Uisce
beatha ó David McCabe: Séamus MacMurchaidh. €40 an duine: Fiona
O’Dell, Killaneen, Maureen Heslin, Cloone, Brian Banks,
Willowfield Rd, John McWeeney, Longstone, Thomas Prior, Lisculfee..
Uimhreacha 43501627
Scéalta na
Seachtaine- 9 Samhain 2009
Oughteragh Gaels in
Championship Final
Oughteragh
Gaels were too strong for St Francis in the under 21 championship
semi-final in Drumreilly on Saturday. St Francis got the first point
of the game but Gaels were 1-4 to 0-1 up before St Francis scored
again. The goal was an outstanding piece of work. Wayne McKeon sent
a long accurate pass from a free to Gavin Sammon who finished
excellently. At half time it was 1-8 to 0-2 and when Shane Moran’s
shot, which seemed destined for a point, went into the net, the game
was as good as over. Gaels were 2-14 to 0-3 up when St Francis got
two goals in quick succession against the run of play, but it would
have taken a run of goals to turn the game. It ended 2-17 to 3-4.
Foireann:
Philip Farrelly, Paul Earley, David Leyden, Matthew Murphy,
Joe McGirl, Sean McWeeney (0-2), Jim McTague (0-1), Wayne McKeon
(0-1), Fergal McManus (0-3), Gavin Sammon (1-4), Shane Moran (1-1),
Brendan Mulvey (0-1), Shane Murphy (0-1), Damien Gilheany (0-3),
Shane McWeeney. Subs: Keith Boyle for S McWeeney, Paddy McManus for
J McGirl, Enda Quinn for J McTague
Scór
na mBunscoileanna
Well done to the pupils of both girls and boys schools who took part in Scór na mBunscoileanna last Friday night. Scoil Naomh Pádraig has three quiz teams and Dara Reynolds took part in Amhranaíocht Aonair. Scoil Naomh Bríde had a total of 13 items on stage making them one of the best schools in the county for participation. The school won the Rince Seit section. They also had two groups in Rince Foirne, two in Rince Seit, two Novelty acts, and two Ballad Groups. Frances Farry took part in Solo Singing, Lisa Maguire in Ceol Aonair and Rince Aonair and they had a Grúpa Ceoil and a quiz team. Comhghairdeas don dá scoil.
Sean O’Heslins Christmas Draw
Our
annual Christmas Draw takes place in Priors, High St on 2nd January
2010. Tickets will be distributed to our usual bunch of loyal
sellers in the coming weeks. Ticket price remains at € 20 with a
total prize fund of €5,000. Some prizes have already been kindly
sponsored and anyone who wishes to sponsor a prize or contribute
towards to the prize fund should contact Ruairi Sullivan on
087-2488875. Last year’s draw was our best supported ever and now
that our facilities are complete we are confident that the people of
Ballinamore and surrounding areas will continue with their
generosity. Míle Buíochas.
Executive
Meeting and Motions for Convention
A meeting of the club
executive will take place this Thursday in the Clubrooms at 9.00pm.
Motions and nominations for Co Convention must be submitted to this
meeting.
Day at the Races in Fairyhouse
The club is organising a day at the Races in Fairyhouse on Saturday 28
November. This is being organised by club members in Dublin but we
hope to see a lot of people traveling from Ballinamore and it
promises to be a great day out. If you know nothing about horses you
will get lots of advice. For tickets please contact Adrian Smith at
086 4020367. The cost will be €50 per head including food
etc.
Comhbhrón
The club extends sympathy to
the Gleeson Family, Fohera on the death of Ray Gleeson’s father in
Dublin recently. Go ndéana Dia trócaire air.
Under
8 and under 10 training
Training for under 8s will
take place each Wednesday in the Sports Complex starting on
Wednesday 18 Nov. Training for under 10s will also be every week on
Fridays, starting this Friday from 8-9pm.
Lotto
Ní raibh aon buaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn sa Scoláire Bocht. Pota Óir €9,050. Winner of €40 for those present on last Monday night: Alan Banks, Buidéal Uisce beatha ó Frank & Ita Flynn: John Harte. €40 an duine: Danny O’Brien, Aghadark, P McLoughlin, Moher, Aughamore, Carrick on Shannon, Gerard Farry. Lahard, John Fox, Lahard, P Mac Dhorchaidh, Stradermot.. Uimhreacha 10576243
Scéalta na
Seachtaine- 2 Samhain 2009
Fixtures
The
under 21 championship semi-final, Oughteragh Gaels against St
Francis will take place on this Saturday in Cloone at 3.00pm
Sign
up for “Vodafone supports your club”
If you have a mobile telephone with Vodafone you can have 5% of your
telephone payment given to the club. This costs you nothing and is
similar to the scheme with landlines through Gaelic Telecom. For
some years a lot of club members are signed up with Gaelic Telecom
and a significant contribution comes to the club through this
scheme. Now Vodafone are doing a similar scheme for mobile phones.
We would like to get as many people as possible whose network is
Vodafone to sign up for this scheme. You may be asked about this or
anyone interested please let Brid Sullivan know (071 9644227).
Already a large number of people have signed up and we wish to say
“Míle Buíochas” to all of them.
Indoor
training for Under 8s and under 10s
Training for under 8s and under 10s starts in the Sports Complex on this
Friday from 8-9 o’clock. On this Friday it will be for under 8s
and on Friday next week it will be for under 10s and it will run
every other week after that for the two age groups. Boys and girls
are welcome and if this is your first time to come please arrive 10
minutes before 8.00 in order to get organised. This is a great
introduction to Gaelic Football for boys and girls. For the girls,
we would welcome help from some of the mothers and if you can help
please let Tony McGrath know next Friday.
Scór
na mBunscoileanna
Scór na mBunscoileanna takes place this Friday night in the Community Centre. Both the Boys and Girls schools will be involved. Starts at 6.00. Practicing continues for Scór na nÓg and if you havn’t been contacted and would like to take part, contact Brid Sullivan immediately.
Sean O’Heslins Christmas Draw
Our
annual Christmas Draw takes place in Priors @ High St on 2nd January
2010. Tickets will be distributed to our usual bunch of loyal
sellers in the coming weeks. Ticket price remains at € 20 with a
total prize fund of €5,000. Some prizes have already been kindly
sponsored and anyone who wishes to sponsor a prize or contribute
towards to the prize fund should contact Ruairi Sullivan on
087-2488875 before this Saturday 7th November. Last year’s draw
was our best supported ever and now that our facilities are complete
we are confident that the people of Ballinamore and surrounding
areas will continue with their generosity. Míle Buíochas.
Stephen
Doorigan under 12 hurling blitz
On Friday last, the 30th
October, we had five teams taking part in the inaugural Stephen
Dorrigan hurling Blitz. St.
Mary’s, Manorhamilton, Gortletteragh, Ballinamore and for the
first time, Kiltubrid, who have only recently formed a hurling club.
In bad weather conditions, each team played each other and in the
end, Manorhamilton won the beautiful trophy for the first time,
beating Gortletteragh narrowly in the final.
The emphasis was on fun and
even though the players were drenched to the skin, the quality of
hurling was brilliant. Our team was Mark O’Reilly, Pearse Dolan,
James Hamill, Peter Reynolds, Darragh Murphy and Niall McGovern.
Thanks to Denis O’Brien for his help on the day
Sean
Walsh senior hurling tournament.
This senior Hurling 9 a side
Tournament took place in the Park on Sat. last for the first time,
to honour a young man, Sean Walsh, from Dungarvan in Waterford who
hurled for some time with St. Mary’s.
He went travelling to Australia where, earlier this year, he
went missing. It was a fitting event organised by his many friends
in St. Mary’s and it was good to meet Sean’s parents and friends
from Dungarvan.
The eight teams who took
part thoroughly enjoyed the day and compliments must go to every one
involved, especially the catering staff from St. Mary’s, who
supplied such wonderful food all day. Our team competed very well
and learned a lot from the day.
Practice makes perfect and these young lads with a couple of
old heads, improved remarkably through out the day.
We beat Woodford Gaels and lost narrowly to St. Mary’s and
Dungarvan, both finalists. The
honours went to Dungarvan in the final in a fine great game of
hurling. Thanks to Kevin and Olcan and the committee for such a
great day’s sport.
Our team was Joe Earley,
Capt, Adrian Smith, Brendan Mulvey, Shane Moran, Sean McWeeney,
Kevin O’Connor, Paul Earley, Cormac Ó Suilleabháin, Paddy
McManus, Vincent Mulvey, Éamon Walsh and Keith Boyle.
Thanks to Conor Harte and Denis O’Brien for helping out on
the day. Thanks also to Kevin and Brian Banks, Conor and Paul Moran
and Michael O’Dell for collecting sliothars all evening in the
drenching rain
Mind
the Pitch, Please!
Due to the atrocious weather
conditions over the past weekend, we must avoid using the main pitch
for a period. It is fair to say too much activity has taken place
there over the past few weeks, much of which could be adequately
catered for on the second pitch. We ask all mentors to keep to the
training pitch for all purposes from now on.
Day at the Races in Fairyhouse
The club is organising a day at the Races in Fairyhouse on Saturday 28 November. This is being organised by club members in Dublin but we hope to see a lot of people traveling from Ballinamore and it promises to be a great day out. If you know nothing about horses you will get lots of advice. For tickets please contact Adrian Smith at 086 4020367. The cost will be €50 per head including food etc.
Comhbhrón
Sympathy
is extended to Denis O’Brien on the death of his father recently.
Lotto
Ní raibh aon buaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Pat Joes. Pota Óir €9,000. Winner of €40 for those present on last Monday night: Margaret McKeon, Buidéal Uisce beatha ó Liam McGirl: Aidan McGovern. €40 an duine: Paul McLoughlin, Church St, Orla Martin, Stradermot, Philip Cassidy, Lahard, Clodagh Dolan, High St, Cyril Smith, Lahard. Uimhreacha 37241056
Juniors
lose Division 4 Final.
Despite being already
promoted to Division 4 it would have been nice to win that division
and we were very close to it. We started very well and led by 0-4 to
0-1 when a goal against the run of play set us back. We were down
1-5 to 0-4 at half time when we could have been closer. We dominated
the second half but just could not get enough scores. We missed a
few chances and got within a point with time nearly up. However that
leveller just didn’t come and Kiltubrid got the final point. It
ended 1-8 to 0-9.
Foireann: Philip Farrelly,
Kevin O’Connor, Gavin Brennan, Joe McTague, Matthew Murphy, Shane
Ferguson, Anthony McTague, Adrian Smith, David Leyden, Brian
Cafferty, Paul Prior (0-5), Shane Moran, James McWeeney (0-3),
Adrian Gallogly, Shane Murphy (0-1). Sub: Ronan O’Rourke for G
Brennan.
Oughteragh
Gaels through to Under 21 Semi Final
Oughteragh Gaels put in a
splendid second half performance to beat Drumlea by 1-16 to 0-10. It
looked a very unlikely outcome at half time as Drumlea led by 0-6 to
0-4 and three of Oughteragh’s points came from Damien Gilheany
frees. Drumlea went three ahead in the second half but who would
believe that they would be so outclassed in the last quarter. Some
brilliant points from Damien Gilheany and Brendan Mulvey were
followed by a great goal finished by Damien Gilheany and that set
Oughteragh Gaels alight. Indeed in the last ten minutes they could
do little wrong and finished ahead by 1-16 to 0-10. The semi-final
against St Francis is on Saturday week.
Foireann: Philip Farrelly (B), Paul Earley (A), Kevin Prior (B), Matthew Murphy (B), Joe McGirl (A), Jim McTague (B) (0-1), Seán McWeeney (A) (0-1), Wayne McKeon (B), Fergal McManus (A), Gavin Sammon (A) (0-2), Damien Gilheany (A) (1-7), Brendan Mulvey (A) (0-4), Shane McWeeney (B), Shane Moran (B), Shane Murphy (B) (0-1). Subs Paddy McManus (A) for P Earley, Keith Boyle (A) for Shane McWeeney
Lotto
in the Park
We had the biggest crowd yet in the clubrooms as, for the first time, the
club weekly lotto was held there on Monday night. It was great to be
able to hold such an event in the club’s own premises. It was like
a continental evening, with a mild October night, as the youngsters
gathered in the lit-up stand to watch the fireworks display after
the medals presentation. This was followed by the Lotto with extra
prizes for the youngsters present. It was another occasion which
justified the wisdom of those who planned and executed the whole
Park project. Thanks to all who made sandwiches, cakes and those who
sponsored prizes and to Peter Reynolds for organising the lights and
the fireworks display and all who helped on the night.
Presentation
of Under 12 and Under 16 girls medals
The medals for the under 12 shield winners as well as the 9-a-side under
16 Championship for 2008 were presented by Sarah McLoughlin. The
Under 12 panel included: Cáit Connaughton, Sarah Beth O’Reilly,
Lisa Maguire, Aoibheann Flynn, Róisín McHugh, Leighann Gallagher,
Eilís O’Dowd, Kate Reynolds, Frances Farry, Leah Mullaney, Emma
McGovern, Katie Cullen, Ellen Wrynn, Alison Sweeney, Bláithín
Sharpley. The under 16 panel included: Aoibheann Curran, Ciara
Martin, Gillian Leyden, Laura O’Dowd, Ciara O’Dowd, Megan
O’Connor, Aoibheann Flynn, Siobhan McGovern, Siobhán McTague,
Katie Duignan, Ellen Wrynn, Lauren Creaven, Róisín McTague, Meabh
Gleeson, Niamh Flynn. The girls made a presentation to Paddy Dolan
and Aisling Flaherty for their contribution to the ladies teams over
the past few years.
Scór
na nÓg
A number of items are already in preparation but Brid Sullivan would like
to hear of any others interested in solo singing, recitation, ballad
group, novelty act, music or question time.
Hurling
Tournament
There will be a nine a side hurling tournament in the Park on Saturday
next. This is the Sean Walsh Tournament
being organised by the St Mary’s club. Ballinamore will be
taking part.
Comhbhrón
The club would like to express sympathy to the O’Dowd Family, Mayo on
the death of Sheila’s brother, Joe Flynn.
Kildare
Minor Championship
Congratulations to Cian Reynolds, son of Colm Reynolds, Edentenny, who
was a member of the Athy team which won the Kildare Minor Football
Championship for the second year running.
Lotto
Ní raibh aon buaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i McGirls. Pota Óir €8,850. Special prizes for youngsters resent on the night: Halloween Hamper (Sponsored by Brid Sullivan) Stephen Flynn, Box Chocolates (Sponsored by Adrian Smith) Aideen McGoldrick, Church St. Box Chocolates: Lily Reynolds, Willowfield Rd, €20 John Fanning, Ardrum. : Winner of €40 for those present on last Monday night: Maureen Martin, Bottles of wine sponsored by John Curran: Philip McHugh and Joe McNamara; €40 an duine: Mike Fogarty Stradermot, Johnny Martin, Post Office, Joan Quinn, Dromore, Aideen Cronin, Killaneen, John Fanning, Ardrum. Uimhreacha 41023765
Fixtures
We will be playing the
Division 4 League Final against Kiltubrid on Saturday next in Cloone
at 2.00 on Saturday. Oughteragh Gaels will be playing Drumlea in the
under 21 Championship on Sunday in Cloone at 2.00pm
Shannonside Radio in the Park
– Everyone welcome
On this Friday evening the
club is honoured to have been chosen by Shannonside Radio to feature
on an hour-long live radio programme. John Lynch will be talking to
a variety of club members about different aspects of the club. Club
members, players, supporters, underage players, all are invited to
come. Please be there by 5.30 as the programme will be going on air
at 6.00pm.
Lotto
in the Park
On Monday next out Lotto will take place in the Clubrooms in Páirc Sheáin
Uí Eislin for the first time. This will be a family-type Lotto
night where supporters, parents, ladies and underage players will be
welcome. There will be special draws and everyone is welcome. It
will take place at 9.00 and food will be provided. This promises to
be a great night out, in reality it is the first social occasion in
the Park and we hope to see a big crowd there. We would ask parents
of underage players to come and bring the youngsters along. It will
be an opportunity for young and old to see how the weekly Lotto
works, and to enjoy a club night out. Ná déan dearmad.
Presentation
of Under 12 and Under 16 girls medals
The girls who won the under 12 a side shield and the under 16 shield in
2008 will be presented with their medals at the Lotto Night on
Monday next also.
Anyone
for Baking?
Anyone who would like to help with baking a tart or a cake or helping in
any way for the Lotto in the Park next Monday please contact Anne
Shanley as soon as possible.
Tree
Planting on Monday
Help wanted with tree planting in the Park on Monday morning. Please
bring your spade.
Hurling
Tournament
There will be a nine a side hurling tournament in the Park on Saturday 31
October. This is being organised by the St Mary’s club in memory
of a former player of theirs who died tragically.
Lotto
Ní raibh aon buaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i bPáirc Sheáin Uí Eislin. Pota Óir €8,800. House Prizes: Winner of €40 for those present on last Monday night: Noel Sweeney, Buidéal uisce beatha ó Ossie Costello: Seán McNiffe. €40 an duine: Francis Kelleher, Boxmore, Christopher Maguire, Main St, Mae Canning, Cloone, Colin Leslie, c/o Jackie’s, Séamas MacMurchaidh. Uimhreacha 06125743
Scéalta na
Seachtaine-12 Deireadh Fo 2009
Fixtures
We will be playing the
Division 4 League Final against Kiltubrid on Saturday 24 October.
Seniors
safe in Division 1
Our
seniors had a crucial victory over Allen Gaels in the final league
game on Saturday. With nothing between five teams in the race to
avoid relegation we made sure that that headache has now passed. It
was a decisive victory in the end but the first half was close and
the score at half time was 1-6 to 0-3. We edged ahead in the second
half and it ended 3-12 to 0-8.
Foireann:
Philip Farrelly, John McWeeney, Patrick McLoughlin, Matthew Murphy,
Jim McTague, Shane Ferguson, Liam Ferguson, Paul McLoughlin (1-0),
Ciaran Murray (0-1), Anthony McTague (1-0), Wayne McKeon, David
Duignan (0-1), Shane Murphy (0-1), Anton Arandelovic (0-3), Sean
Murray (0-6). Subs: Brian Cafferty for Jim McTague, Adrian Smith (1-0) for
C Murray, Shane Moran for D Duignan, Ronan O’Rourke for Shane
Murphy, James McWeeney for S Murray.
Beaten
by Bornacoola in Shield
Our interest in the Shield
ended on Sunday morning when we lost to Bornacoola by 2-13 to 1-7.
We had a very depleted line-out and were up against it from the
start. At half time it was 1-7 to 0-2. The second half was a bit
better and a couple of points from Adrian Gallogly and a goal from
Seán McCartin reduced the deficit a bit.
Foireann: Philip Farrelly,
Joe McTague, Ruairí Ó Suilleabháin, Matthew Murphy (0-1), Jim
McTague, Shane Ferguson, Kevin Prior, Wayne McKeon (0-1), Adrian
Smith, Anthony McTague, Brian Cafferty, Shane Moran (0-1), Ronan
O’Rourke, Adrian Gallogly (0-2), James McWeeney (0-2). Subs: Liam
Ferguson for J McTague, Shane McWeeney for A McTague, Naoise Hayden
for m Murphy, Sean McCartin (1-0) for A Gallogly, Shane Murphy for W
McKeon
Paddy
O’Connor Retirement
The retirement function for Paddy O’Connor will take place in the
Commercial Hotel on this Friday 16 October.
Scór
na nÓg
Scór na nÓg is now about to begin and the club will be organising full
participation in all Scór events. Scór organiser, Brid Sullivan,
would like to hear from anyone who would like to sing, recite,
dance, answer questions, play music, take part in a ballad group or
novelty act. Ring Brid at 9644227
Day
at the Races in Fairyhouse
The club is organising a day at the Races in Fairyhouse on 28 November.
This will be of particular interest to members in Dublin but we
expect people to travel from Ballinamore and elsewhere. More details
later but if you are interested contact Adrian Smith at
086 4020367. The cost will be €50 per head including food
etc.
Dublin
Visitors on Sunday
On Sunday the Leitrim Development squad will play Castleknock in Páirc Uí
Eislin at 12.30
Skills
League during the Winter
The club will be running a skills league for under 10s and under 12s
during the winter. Watch this space for details.
Lotto
in the Park
On Monday week we will be holding the Lotto in the Clubrooms in Páirc
Sheáin Uí Eislin for the first time. This will be a family-type
Lotto night where parents and underage players will be welcome.
There will be special draws and everyone is welcome. It will take
place at 9.00 and food will be provided. More details next week.
Lotto
Ní
raibh aon buaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan. Lotto ar an Luan seo
chugainn i Lawrence’s. Pota Óir €8,700. House Prizes: Winner of
€40 for those present on last Monday night: Adrian MacGabhann,
Buidéal uisce beatha ó Jackie: Philip Farrelly. €40 an duine:
Adrian MacGabhann, Marie and Kevin O’Connor, Killaneen, Noeleen
Reynolds, Edentenny, Michael Costello, Ardrum, Sheena Cryan (Sheena
was a Lotto-on-Line winner). Uimhreacha
01673524
Scéalta na
Seachtaine-5 Deireadh Fo 2009
Fixtures
Our seniors play Bornacoola in a play off for Shield A at 12.00 in Cloone
on Sunday
Droch
Deireadh Seachtaine
It
was a dismal weekend for the club as no less than four teams made
their championship exits, two in championship finals. On Saturday
our under 12s were beaten by Mohill in the Under 12 Final. On
Saturday evening our senior hurlers lost the semi-final to
Glencar/Manorhamilton. On Sunday morning our Juniors lost the Junior
C Championship quarter final to Leitrim Gaels. Then on Sunday
evening, probably the biggest disappointment of all was our under
16s losing to Allen Gaels in the 13 a side Championship final.
However, that’s sporting life and another day will come when we
will be celebrating two or three successes on the same weekend. The
remaining competitions are the Division 4 League final, the Under 21
Championship, Shield A where we are involved in a play-off and of
course our final Division 1 game.
Senior
Hurlers lose to Manorhamilton
Our senior hurlers put up a
brave performance for three-quarters of the game but Manorhamilton
pulled away in the finish. The first half was very close and we got
the first point from Dan O’Brien. Manorhamilton got two points and
a goal before Shane Moran pointed. Manorhamilton went 2-4 to 0-2 up
and it was looking bad at that stage. Shane Moran pointed a free and
then Dan O’Brien got two goals in quick succession to leave only a
point in it. Manorhamilton got two further points but there was only
three in it at half time, 2-6 to 2-3. We got the first two scores of
the second half, points from Shane Moran and Brendan Mulvey and
there was only a point in it again. However Manorhamilton were
fortunate to get a soft goal and from there on our only reply was a
good point from Kevin O’Connor. It finished 3-13 to 2-6.
Once again the serious
problem of arranging hurling fixtures left us in difficulty. The
fact that the fixture was sandwiched between crucial football
fixtures for some of the clubs involved did us no favours at all. It
was unfair on the Aughnasheelin contingent to have to field
immediately after a crucial football tie, and it is to their great
credit that they played, and played well, despite having to come
from a losing dressingrooms after a hard game.
Foireann: Tommy McCormack,
Paddy McManus, Gavin Brennan, Seán McWeeney, Ruairí Ó Suilleabháin,
Liam Ferguson, Kevin O’Connor (0-1), Adrian Smith, Brendan Mulvey,
Vincent Mulvey, Cormac Ó Suilleabháin, Éamon Walsh, Adrian
Gallogly, Dan O’Brien (2-1), Shane Moran (0-3). Subs: Denis Dolan
for T McCormack, Paul Earley for Adrian Smith, James Gallagher for
Sean McWeeney.
Juniors
Lose C Championship
Our Juniors had hopes of
going one better than in the past few years but were well beaten in the end by Leitrim Gaels on Sunday morning. We were
missing a few strong players from the previous weekend and this did
not help. Indeed we had just two subs.
Leitrim
Gaels got three points before Sean McCartin got our first point from
a free. Leitrim Gaels got another point and then Cormac Ó Suilleabháin
goaled from a penalty after he himself was fouled in the square. It
was level then but Leitrim Gaels had the better of the rest of the
half and were 1-8 to 1-1 ahead at half time. Leitrim Gaels got
another goal after half time and they Adrian Murphy pointed before
Peter Reynolds got a good goal. That left seven points in it. Sean McCartin pointed two frees
to bring the margin down to five, but Leitrim Gaels got a lucky goal
at this stage and that really ended it. It finished 3-12 to 2-5.
Foireann:
Michael Dolan, Jason Kellett, Francis Dolan, Seamus Donnelly, Éamon
Walsh, Freddie Walsh, Kevin Prior, Joe Murphy, Stephen Beirne, Shane
Moran, Cormac Ó Suilleabháin (1-0), Sean McCartin (0-3), Alan
Prior, Adrian Murphy (0-1), Daryl McFarland. Subs: Peter Reynolds
(1-1) for D McFarland, Finbar Smith for F Dolan.
Under
12s Lose Championship Final
Our under 12s fought their very best against Mohill on Saturday morning
in Cloone but were beaten by a stronger Mohill team. Early in the
game we had chances and shot a number of wides but throughout the
game Mohill defended well and blocked everything. At half-time there
were only four points in it, 0-5 to 0-1, and on the run of play we
could have been level at least. However, Mohill were the better team
in the second half and it ended 2-11 to 0-7. These young lads had a
great run in this year’s competition and it is not everyone who
gets a chance to play in a county final at such a young age. It is
also quite likely that in years ahead they will reverse the result
at under 14 and under 16 level. Well done to the team mentors:
Philip Murphy, Peter Reynolds, Joe Feely, Liam Ferguson and Brian
Breen (See full report of match in this weeks Observer sports pages)
Foireann: Darren Maxwell, Daragh Reynolds, James Hamill, Adam Goldrick, Róisín
McHugh, Mark O’Reilly, Daire Murphy, Niall McGovern, Donal Feely,
Eilís O’Dowd, Peter Reynolds, Oisín McCaffrey, Jamie Sweeney,
Barry McGovern, Cathal McHugh. Sub: Kevin Mullins for Jamie Sweeney.
Other subs: John Conway, Christopher Maguire, Kate Reynolds, Lisa
Maguire, Cait Connaughton, Emma McGovern, Cormac McNiffe, Killian
Dooner, Archie Williams, Damian Creaven.
Under
16s lose Championship Final
Just a few weeks ago this Sean O’Heslins team beat Allen Gaels by 7-11
to 3-3. The scoreline then didn’t do justice to Allen Gaels who
were only a point behind at half time. Then we got an avalanche of
goals. What happened on Sunday was the opposite. Allen Gaels got an
avalanche of goals and while we got nearly as many scores as they
did, the 7-7 to 1-12 scoreline did no justice to our efforts. At
half time it was 4-3 to 1-6, only six points in it. It went as far
as nine of a difference and gradually our boys got it back to five.
The crucial event then was the saving of a penalty by the Allen
Gaels goalie and then another couple of goals. No matter how well
you play you cannot contend with such high goal scoring. On another
day it could be our turn but in reality there was nothing between
these teams. Well done also to the team mentors: Ollie Honeyman,
Ronan O’Rourke and Raymond McHugh (See full report of match in
Observer sports pages) (See team picture on club website at
Underage/An Aos Óg)
Foireann: Jack Bagge, Abdul Ahmed (0-1), Kevin Banks, Keelan McHugh, Jack
Cullen, Cyril Smith, John Fanning (1-0), Mark McGrory (0-1), David
McLoughlin, Brian Beirne (0-2), Dean McGovern (0-1), Luke Murphy
(0-2), Stephen McTague (0-5). Subs used Andrew Burns, Conor Moran
Ballinamore
Sean O' Heslin Ladies
There was a good turnout at the Ladies AGM which was held last Friday night 2nd October. The Committee elected for the coming year were: Chairperson Aisling Flaherty, Secretary Lynda Harte, Treasurer Aoife Smith, PRO Áine Martin, Children's Officer Michelle Fanning.
The Ladies Club would like
to extend their sincere sympathies to the McDevitt and Honeyman
families on their recent bereavements.
Paddy
O’Connor – éirithe as an Gardaí
Paddy O’Connor is now enjoying his freedom having retired from the
Gardaí a couple of weeks ago. The retirement function, postponed
last week will now take place on Friday 16 October.
Scór
na nÓg
Scór na nÓg is now about to begin and the club will be organising full
participation in all Scór events. Scór organiser, Brid Sullivan,
would like to hear from anyone who would like to sing, recite,
dance, answer questions, play music, take part in a ballad group or
novelty act. Ring Brid at 9644227
Under
16 hurling
Our under 16 hurlers lost to St Mary’s by 1-5 to 0-5 on Monday. They
now play Manorhamilton. Foireann: Brian Banks, David Sullivan, Seán
Fox, Conor Moran, Kevin McWeeney, Devin Quinn, David Gallagher,
David O’Connell, Mark McGrory, Michael Quinn, Eanna Madden, Kevin
Banks, Conal McManus, Cian McCaffrey, Philip Dolan. Subs included
John Fanning, Michael O’Dell, Conor McLoughlin.
Best
Wishes
Best wishes to our Lotto coordinator, Aindrias Ó Dubhthaigh, who is in
hospital at the moment “ar leath-chos” We hole to see him back
shortly.
Lotto
Ní
raibh aon buaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan. Lotto ar an Luan seo
chugainn i Jackie’s. Pota Óir €8,600. House Prizes: Winner of
€40 for those present on last Monday night: Hugh McTague Jnr, Buidéal
uisce beatha ó Freddie: Philip Farrelly. €40 an duine: Raymond
McCaffrey, Aughnasheelin, Gavin Smith, Aughavas, Anna Maxwell,
Carrickmakeegan, Hugh Dooner, High St, Mary Goddard c/o Philip
Farrelly. Uimhreacha
37201645
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Fixtures
There
are a lot of fixtures for the club this weekend. The under 16 final
against Allen Gaels will likely be at 12.00 in Cloone on Saturday. The Under 12 Championship final against Mohill will take
place in Cloone on Saturday probably at 1.30 . The senior hurling
championship semi-final against Manorhamilton will be in the Park on
Saturday at 5.00. The Drumreilly v Aughnasheelin play off will be in
the Park on Saturday at 3.30. On Sunday the juniors play the quarter
final of the C Championship against Leitrim Gaels in Cloone at 1.00
Seniors
Beat Mohill in League
Our senior team and management gave a sigh of relief when the final
whistle went on Sunday morning last. We beat Mohill by 0-15 to 3-5
but it was shocking close in the end. We still cannot be sure of
remaining in Division I but we are certainly a lot closer than we
would have been if we lost, or even drew, last Sunday. This was a
game we should have won well but the tale of 15 scores to 8 is a
better indication of the run of play. We started great and were up
0-7 to no score by the 15th minute. Points came from
David Duignan (2), Sean Murray (3, 1 a free), Wayne McKeon and Shane
Murphy. Mohill got their first point after 18 minutes, from a 45 and
then disaster struck us for the first time. A high ball that
appeared to be going wide was deflected towards the goal, deceived
Philip Farrelly in goals and rolled into the net. Sean Murray got
another point to leave us up by 0-8 to 1-1 at half time. Sean Murray
put us five up and then Mohill got the next two points, then another
soft enough goal to bring them level. We played our best football
then when under pressure and Shane Murphy, Sean Murray from play and
then from a free and Wayne McKeon all got points to put us four
ahead. It was looking good when disaster came our way for the third
time. Another Mohill
goal and then they pointed to level again. David Duignan put us one
up from a free but Mohill weren’t finished yet and leveled again.
With a couple of minutes remaining Seán Murray got one of the most
important scores he will ever get, a point, to put us 0-15 to 3-5
ahead and it ended soon afterwards. We now have one game left,
against Allen Gaels. Overall we played well and were put to the test
by Mohill goals, but survived three setbacks to bounce back each
time.
Foireann: Philip Farrelly, John McWeeney, Patrick McLoughlin, Matthew
Murphy, Jim McTague, Shane Ferguson, Liam Ferguson, Paul McLoughlin,
Ciaran Murray, David Duignan (0-3 1f), Wayne McKeon (0-2), Brian
Cafferty, Shane Murphy (0-2), Anton Arandelovic, Sean Murray (0-8
2f). Subs: Anthony
McTague for Jim McTague, Ronan O’Rourke for Shane Murphy,
Juniors
Lose to Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher
What was at stake was a place in the Semi-finals or the Quarter-finals
and we had to settle for the Quarter-finals. This was a poor game
and we struggled throughout. We got three first half points from
Peter Reynolds, Seán McCartin and a free from Alan Prior. At half
time Glenfarne/Kilty led by 1-4 to 0-3. We started well in the
second half with a goal from Daryl McFarland and a point from Cormac
Ó Suilleabháin to bring us within a point of Glenfarne/Kilty. It
looked as if we could overtake them but a soft goal killed it and
all we got for the rest of the game was a point from Peter Reynolds.
It ended 2-8 to 1-5. We now play Leitrim Gaels in the
semi-final.
Foireann: Ciaran Maxwell, Seamus Donnelly, Joey Honeyman, Michael
Costello, Kevin Prior, Freddie Walsh, Naoise Hayden, Joe Murphy,
Stephen Beirne, Alan Prior (0-1), Adrian Murphy, Cormac Ó Suilleabháin
(0-1), Daryl McFarland (1-0), Peter Reynolds (0-2), Seán McCartin
(0-1). Subs: Éamon Walsh for Sean McCartin, Jason Kellett for Joe
Honeyman, Francis Dolan for Jason Kellett, Tommy McCormack for Daryl
McFarland
Ballinamore
Sean O'Heslins Ladies AGM
The AGM of the Sean O' Heslin Ladies will take place in the
Clubrooms in the Park this Friday 2nd October at 8.30 pm. All
members of the Ladies Junior team and parents of members of the
underage teams are asked to attend. Also any new members or
people willing to help out in the Club in any way in the coming year
are encouraged to attend.
Under
16 Girls
The under 16 girls played Fenagh in the Park last Thursday and were
so unlucky to loose by just 2 points. It was a great game of
football by both sides O'Heslins were unlucky with some scores. The
girls never gave up and really gave a 100% but just wasn't meant to
be. We now wait on the result of the Bornacoola game against
Fenagh and we would be hoping for Bornacoola to do us a favour at
this stage. But the under 16 girls had wins over Bornacoola
and Aughawillan.
Team Panel: Aoibheann Curran, Siobhan McTague, Ciara McTague, Sarah
Beth Reilly, Laura O'Dowd, Ciara O'Dowd (Capt) Megan O'Connor, Niamh
Flynn, Meabh Gleeson, Aoibheann Flynn, Ellen Wrynn, Laura Creaven,
Siobhan McGovern, Emma Toolan, Shaylyn Gilheaney
Underage girls trip to Croke Park
on Sunday to the Ladies All Ireland!
The underage girls had great day out in Croke Park at the Ladies All
Ireland Finals and it was a great experience for them. The
girls really enjoyed themselves and the game between Cork and Dublin
was a brilliant game and the girls were on the edge of their seats
on different occasions. It didn't seem to matter to the
girls who was playing as they supported every team in Croke Park on
Sunday.
The girls themselves said it was a brilliant day out and they
enjoyed all three games. But the one game they talked about
the most was the Cork and Dublin game, as it was just an outstanding
game. Thanks to the girls for making the day so enjoyable.
Thanks also the Brid McGovern, Mary McGovern, Leigh Murphy, Helen
Sweeney, Olivia Canning and Louise Farry for coming along and
helping out with the girls on the day.
Frances Farry, Emma McGovern, Leah Sweeney, Emily Sweeney, Aoife
Murphy, Niamh McGourty, Leighann Flynn, Grace Wrynn, Niamh Flynn,
Laura Creaven, Aoibheann Flynn, Laura O'Dowd, Aoibheann Curran,
Ellen Wrynn, Siobhan McTague, Meabh Gleeson, Joel McGovern, Kate
Reynolds, Aideen McGourty Sarah Beth Reilly, Shannan McGovern
Comhghairdeas
Congratulations to Tomás McWeeney and Elaine McCormack who got
engaged recently. Congratulations also to Adrian and Orla Murphy on
the birth of their daughter.
Club
Grounds of the Year
We have just learned that our pitch has been selected as “Club Grounds
of the Year” by Leitrim Co Board. The award will be presented to
the club at the County Dinner Dance in the New Year.
Comhbhrón
The club extends sympathy to the McDevitt Family, High St on the tragic
dath of Enda. A minute’s silence was observed before the Junior
game on Saturday evening in Aughnasheelin. Enda would have been at
school with a number of the players on that team. Go ndéana Dia trócaire
air.
Best
Wishes
Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Beirne Beirne, Edentenny who is in
hospital at the moment.
Lotto
Ní
raibh aon buaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan i Shortt’s. Lotto ar
an Luan seo chugainn sa Commercial. Pota Óir €8,500. House
Prizes: Winner of €40 for those present on last Monday night: Séamus
Mac Murchaidh, Two €20 sponsored by Terry Shortt: Gerry Farry,
Lahard, Martina Farry, Lahard.. €40 an duine: Brendan Burns,
Padraig Gallagher, Anvil Court, Aidan McGovern, Tráthnóna, Philip
McHugh, Killaneen, Stephen Beirne, Edentenny.
Uimhreacha 75634120
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Fixtures
Junior
C Championship against Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher in Aughnasheelin on
Saturday at 2.00 in Aughnasheelin. Division 1 League against Mohill
in Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin on Sunday at 11.30 am. The senior
hurling championship against Manorhamilton may be on the weekend
after next, but that depends on other fixtures.
Stewards
Some
help will be needed on Saturday morning to prepare for Intermediate
Final. Stewards will be needed for the Intermediate Final on
Saturday. This game is fixed for 5.00 but there may be a game before
it.
Juniors
are promoted to Division 3.
Last
year our first Junior team was relegated to Division 4. On Saturday
last they won promotion back to Division 3 with a devastating first
half performance against Leitrim Gaels in a play-off game. Last week
our seniors were shocked by Annaduff in the first half and ended up
1-10 to 0-1 down at half time. It was the reverse on Saturday with
our juniors as a fancied Leitrim Gaels team were rocked by a
splendid first half performance which left us leading by 3-7 to 0-2
at half time. It could have been more as a couple of gift chances of
goals went wide also. We were on top everywhere. Shane Murphy got an
early goal. Points came from Paul Prior (free), Brian Cafferty and
Ronan O’Rourke and then Anthony McTague finished after a good save
in the Leitrim Gaels goal. Minutes later Shane Murphy was fouled in
the square and Paul Prior made no mistake with a clinical penalty.
Paul pointed a free, Adrian Gallogly narrowly grazed the bar for a
point and Paul Prior finished with two pointed frees. It was 3-7 to
0-2 at the break. It was just as well we led so much because we made
little headway in the second half and were always on the defensive.
Our backs played well and Leitrim Gaels got just three points from
almost constant attacking. We hardly got past half way and got just
two points from Brian Cafferty and James McWeeney. The first half
performance was enough and it ended 3-9 to 0-5.
We are now promoted to Division 3 and the Final for Division
3 honours will be against Kiltubrid.
Foireann: Philip Farrelly,
Kevin O’Connor, Ruairí Ó Suilleabháin, Joe McTague, Philip
Murphy, Shane Ferguson, Matthew Murphy, Brian Cafferty (0-2), Adrian
Smith, Ronan O’Rourke (0-1), Paul Prior (1-4f +pen), Anthony
McTague (1-0), Shane McWeeney, Adrian Gallogly (0-1), Shane Murphy
(1-0). Subs: Naoise Hayden for Adrian Gallogly, James McWeeney (0-1)
for Shane McWeeney, Shane Moran for Shane Murphy.
Donal Feely in Croke Park
One of our under 12 players,
Donal Feely, took part in the INTO mini games in Croke Park on
Sunday. It is a great honour for one of our players to be on the
field in Croke Park on All Ireland day. Well done to one of our
outstanding underage players. Last year Ballinamore Boys NS won the
INTO Leitrim Mini sevens and as a result Donal was chosen to
represent Leitrim. Donal is currently midfielder on our very
promising under 12 team.
Under
12s Boys
Our under 12s had a good win
over Fenagh in a very exciting game on Friday evening. This game was
a thriller all through and a credit to both teams. It was very close
early on but good points from Peter Reynolds, Barry McGovern and
Cathal McHugh kept Ballinamore in touch. After fifteen minutes
Ballinamore led by 0-5 to 0-4 and it was anyone’s game. Then Peter
Reynolds did great work before blasting home an unsavable goal.
Minutes later he passed to Barry McGovern who finished another goal
from close range. Daragh Murphy popped up from half back to point
another one and so O’Heslins had a good lead of 2-7 to 0-4 at half
time. After half time Barry McGovern got a point and then Fenagh got
a goal which brought them back into it but not for long as Peter
Reynolds scored another great goal shortly after that. In the latter
stages Niall McGovern got two more points, Peter Reynolds got two
more and Ailís O’Dowd got another and it finished 3-13 to 2-8.
Overall it was great entertainment for the big crowd present. The
team also beat Drumreilly on Monday last and are now in the Final
against Mohill.
Foireann: Darren Maxwell, Adam Goldrick, James Hamill, Daragh Reynolds, Róisín
McHugh, Mark O’Reilly, Daragh Murphy (0-1), Donal Feely, Niall
McGovern, Ailís O’Dowd (0-1), Peter Reynolds (2-4), Oisín
McCaffrey, Jamie Sweeney, Barry McGovern (1-6) Cathal McHugh (0-1).
Under 12 and Under 16 girls make a
trip to Croke Park next Sunday
The under 12 and under 16 girls will make a trip to Croke Park next
Sunday the 27th September for the Ladies All Ireland Finals an event
they are greatly looking forward to.
Under 12 girls lose final!
Are under 12 girls had a great year but were so unlucky not to have
won the final on Saturday last, it just wasn't our day. The
girls gave their all and played some lovely football throughout the
game and had some lovely scores from play. We have such a young
panel of girls who will still be under 12 next year. It was
great to see some many young girls take an interest in the sport and
in the club this year. We had a total of 5 games this year
winning 4 out of 5 games was achievement in itself.
It was great to see the girls always out at training and was such a
pleasure to train and work with them and for making football so
enjoyable for their mentors. We as mentors are very
proud of each girl and we thank them for their commitment
throughout. A big thank you to all the parents who baked and made
sandwiches for after the final Saturday they were lovely and enjoyed
by all.
Team Panel: Bláithín Sharpley, Lisa McGuire, Frances Farry, Cait
Connaughton, Róisín McHugh (Capt) Eilís O'Dowd, Emma McGovern,
Leighann Flynn, Kate Reynolds, Shannan McGovern, Leah Sweeney, Aoife
Murphy, Leah Mullaney, Hannah Banks, Emily Sweeney, Margot Delpech,
Niamh McGourty, Grace Wrynn
Thanks to Brid McGovern, Geraldine Reilly and Ray O'Connor for their
help all year with the underage. Thanks to all the girls’ parents
for supporting them, for dropping them off at training and to games
and for always being on hand to help. A special thanks to each girl
themselves for all their hard work all year and we hope they enjoy
their break. We hope to see all out next year for another enjoyable
year.
Under 16 girls
Our under 16 girls play there last game this Thursday at 7pm in the
Park against Fenagh and if they win this they will book themselves a
place in the final. So please come along and support.
Paddy
O’Connor retirement function
Paddy O’Connor is retiring from the Gardaí and there will be a
retirement function in the Commercial on this Friday. Paddy is very
active in the club, particularly in hurling and served as club Rúnaí.
We wish him the best in his retirement agus tá súil againn go
mbeidh sé gníomhach sa chlub i gcónaí.
Lotto
Ní raibh aon buaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn sa Commercial. Pota Óir €8,400. House Prizes: Winner of €40 for those present on last Monday night: Sean McNiffe,. Buidéal Uisce beatha ó Bobby Joe’s: Philip Farrelly. €40 an duine: Maureen Heslin, Cloone, Damien McGovern, Garadice, Leigh Murphy, Timmy Winters, Mary Flynn, Ardrum. Uimhreacha 40276513
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Seachtaine-14 Mean Fomh 2009
Seniors lose to Annaduff
After
the Dublin – Kerry All Ireland Quarter Final people wondered if
Kerry were that good or were Dublin that bad. We were wondering the
same way as we left Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin on Saturday evening in
the most beautiful sunshine we got this summer. Annaduff led by 1-5
to 0-0 after five minutes and at half time by 1-10 to 0-1. It was
hard to credit such a scoreline and while we had some bad wides in
the first half, six in all, Annaduff had eight and some just as bad.
The second half was a bit better and we got 1-4 to their 0-4 but it
was all too little too late. When you remember Manorhamilton beat us
by two points and Carrigallen beat Annaduff by a point and they are
now both in the Co Final, you would have expected a close game. I
somehow think, like Dublin, we hit a serious bad display on this
occasion.
Foireann:
Philip Farrelly, Liam Ferguson, Patrick McLoughlin, Johnny McWeeney
(0-1), Philip Murphy, Shane Ferguson, Jim McTague. Paul McLoughlin,
David Leyden, Brian Cafferty (0-1), Wayne McKeon (1-0 pen), David
Duignan (0-2), Shane Murphy, Anton Arandelovic, Seán Murray. Subs:
Shane McWeeney (0-1) for Shane Murphy, James McWeeney
Juniors progress in Junior C
Championship
Our
junior s had a good, hard-earned win over Drumreilly in the first
round of the C Championship on Sunday. We had a fruitless first half
with many missed chances and we got just two scores, both from Sean
McCartin, one from play and one a free. Drumreilly got a goal just
before half-time and that was a killer blow which left them leading
by 1-5 to 0-2 at half-time. However the second half was different
and gradually we got points from Adrian Murphy, Alan Prior and
Joseph Murphy. Then the crucial goal came from Alan Prior, who had a
great second half, to put us level. Drumreilly weren’t finished
and points were exchanged but it was level with minutes to go. Then
Shane Moran hit the winning point to finish 1-8 to 1-7. Overall the
second half performance was very good and when you take into account
that Drumreilly were in the final of this competition last year it
looks fairly promising.
Foireann:
Ciaran Maxwell, Seamus Donnelly, Joey Honeyman, Michael Costello,
Kevin Prior, Freddie Walsh, Naoise Hayden, Joe Murphy (0-1), Stephen
Beirne, Cormac Ó Suilleabháin, Adrian Murphy (0-1), Alan Prior
(1-3), Daryl McFarland, Peter Reynolds, Seán McCartin (0-2). Subs:
Shane Moran (0-1) for D McFarland, Jason Kellett for C Ó Suilleabháin,
C Ó Suilleabháin for J Murphy.
Fixtures
Our
Junior A team will face Leitrim Gaels on Saturday in Aughnasheelin
at 5.30 in the play-off to decide promotion to Division 3 and also a
place in the Division 4 final. It promises to be an interesting game
and we urge our supporters to be there.
Under 16 Girls
The under 16 girls have played a total of 2 games so far against
Bornacoola and Aughawillan and came out easy winners in both games.
The girls have one game left to play against Fenagh at home Thursday
week the 24th September. Please come along and support the girls.
Team Panel: Aoibheann Curran, Siobhan McTague, Ciara McTague, Sarah
Beth Reilly, Ciara O'Dowd, Laura O'Dowd, Niamh Flynn, Megan
O'Connor, Meabh Gleeson, Aoibheann Flynn, Laura Creaven, Ellen
Wrynn, Emma Toolan, Shaylyn Gilheaney, Siobhan McGovern
Under 12 Girls
Our under 12 girls have played a total of 4 games and came out easy
winners in all games. They beat teams such as Dromahair, Annaduff, Bornacoola
and Aughlin Gaels. We now await the result of the Aughawillan
and Bornacoola game which takes place this Tuesday evening. If
Aughawillan wins or draws it will be a Sean O'Heslin's and
Aughawillan final this Saturday in Ballinamore @ 2pm so
please come along and support the girls! Please keep an eye
out for the fixtures and posters which we will have displayed.
We have a big panel of under 12 girls and at this stage each girl
has got a game which was great to see. We are only in a 9aside
league and with only 20 minutes a half it can be sometimes hard to
give some players a chance to show their skills. I am happy to
say we have a great under 12 team and they all have a bright future
ahead of them.
Team Panel: Cait Connaughton, Bláithín Sharpley, Lisa McGuire,
Frances Farry, Éilís O'Dowd, Róisín McHugh, Kate Reynolds, Emma
McGovern, Leighann Flynn, Leah Sweeny, Leah Mullaney, Aoife Murphy,
Grace Wrynn, Niamh McGourty, Shannan McGovern, Margo Delphic
Please support the underage girls both under 12s and under 16s who
are both been doing very well in there groups.
Under 16 Boys Football
Our
under 16 Boys are in the 13 a side final and they will play Allen
Gaels again in the Final.
Under
12s
Our
Under 12s beat Carrigallen on Wednesday last and on Sunday last they
beat Melvin Gaels. They now play Fenagh St Caillin’s at home on
Friday.
Hurling Coaching Foundation
Course
There
will be a Hurling Coaching Foundation Course on this Friday evening
at 7.30 in Páirc Seán MacDiarmada, continuing on Saturday morning.
If any parents of hurlers or anyone at all is interested please
contact Paddy O’Connor immediately.
Missing
Jerseys.
There
are four jerseys missing from the blue Hurling set. Will all players check their bags and if they have numbers 1,
11, 19 or 24, please return them to Paddy O’Connor. It could well
have been after a football match that someone mistakenly put them
into their kit bag.
Park – Full of activity
It
is a joy to behold to visit Páirc Sheáin Uí Éislinn any evening
of the week. Games and training are in full swing on both pitches.
Underage games, ladies game and Fenagh currently use our facilities
while they are working on their own pitch. Yes, all the hard work in
developing the grounds over the past few years has really been
worthwhile. Good to see that the Intermediate Championship between
Aughawillan and Cloone will be played in the Park on Saturday week.
Lá Breith Maith
We
understand there was a big celebration in Willowfield Rd on Friday
for Peter Reynolds who reached the two score on Monday. It didn’t
stop Peter from playing his part in the Junior win on Sunday.
Comhghairdeas Peter.
An cluiche ceannais
Ní
chreidfeadh éinne ag tús an chraobh comórtais go mbeadh Carraig
Álainn agus Gleann an Chairthe/Cluainín sa chluiche ceannais, ach
sin mar atá. Bhíomar féin chomh gar sin do Chluainín. Bhuaigh
Carraig Álainn an t-aon chraobh atá acu i 1941. Bhí an bua ag Béal
an Átha Móir orthu sa chluiche ceannais ach, i ndiaidh agóide
(objection) fuair Carraig Álainn an craobh. Bhí bua ag Tulaigh i
1945 agus bhí Tulaigh bunaithe ar chuid de pharóiste Charraig Álainn.
Is dócha mar sin gur féidir a rá go bhfuil dhá chraobh ag
Carraig Álainn
Lotto
Ní
raibh aon buaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan. Lotto ar an Luan seo
chugainn i Bobby Joe’s. Pota Óir €8,300. House Prizes: Winner
of €40 for those present on last Monday night: Seamus Mac
Murchaidh, Railway Rd. Buidéal Uisce beatha ó Ciaran Smith: Hugh
McTague, Jnr. €40 an duine: Molly Barden, Aghoo, Tony Meehan,
Corraleehan, Dan Goule, c/o Freddie’s, Paddy and Marie O’Connor,
Killaneen, Archie Goddard, c/o Philip Farrelly.
Uimhreacha 62437510
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Fixtures
Our seniors play Annaduff in the Senior League in the Park on Saturday at 4.00. This is a vital game for our seniors and we urge our supporters to be there. Our Juniors play in the Junior C Championship on Sunday at 3.00 in Aughnasheelin. Again, support would be a great help. This is our last adult team in the championship and we have been close to winning the Junior C Championship for the past few years.
Under 16 Girls
Our under 16 girls are out this Thursday at home to Fenagh,
please come along and support the girls.
Under 16 Boys Football
Our
under 16s had a surprisingly big win over Allen Gaels on Friday.
However the second half was in total contrast to the first and it
was extremely close for the first half hour. At half time we led by
a point, 3-4 to 3-3 after getting three good goals from Brian
Beirne, David McLoughlin and Dean McGovern. We dominated the second
half and it finished 7-11 to 3-3.
Foireann:
Jack Bagge, Killian McHugh, Kevin Banks, Abdul Ahmed, Cyril Smith,
Jack Cullen, John Fanning, Mark McGrory (2-1), David McLoughlin
(1-0), Brian Beirne (4-5), Dean McGovern (1-0), Luke Murphy (0-1),
Stephen McTague (0-4). Sub: Andrew Burns, Colm O`Reilly, Cian
Reynolds. Other subs: Fergal Curran, Anthony Maguire, Conor Moran,
Brian Banks, Brian Leyden.
Under
12 Boys
Our
Under 12s beat St Mary’s last Monday and they now play Carrigallen
in the Park tonight Wednesday at 6.30
Comhbhrón
The
club extends sympathy to the Honeyman Family, Tullyoscar, on the
death of Peter Honeyman. The Honeyman family have been hugely
involved in the club both as players and officials. Joey is our
current Senior manager and Ollie held the same role for a few years.
Our Junior game against Drumreilly was postponed last Sunday as a
mark of respect. Go ndéana Dia trócaire air.
From Scotland to Croke Park
We
met George O’Rourke in Croke Park on Sunday at the All Ireland
Hurling Final. George had come over from Scotland for the match and,
like ourselves, George and his companion happened to be in the front
seats getting drenched, but didn’t mind it a bit. It was a great
occasion to be there. George tells us that he will be an umpire at
the forthcoming Hurling/Shinty International between Ireland and
Scotland. George keeps the Gaelic flag flying in what we hope will
be before long an Independent Scotland.
News From Singapore
Brendan
Wisely sent us the following update on Cannaboe news in Singapore:
Greetings from Singapore, it is that time of year where we are all
training hard for the upcoming Asian Gaelic Games. The Asian County
Board and Thai GAA are looking forward to the first Asian Gaelic
Games to be hosted in Bangkok - the fourth in all in Thailand, which
will be held from 16-18 October. Bangkok the 'City of Angels' with
over 8 million friendly locals has everything we could ask for in a
venue and once again the services of Ballinamore will be called into
action in the Chao Phraya River basin. Tessa Mc Govern, hailing from
Aghoo Bridge, will be hoping to build on her Asia All Star received
last year, Alan Ryan looking to do one better and win the “A”
competition, last year Alan played a blinder in the final losing
very closely to the all conquering Hong Kong team which had some
notable inter county players and Brendan Wisley bringing up the rear
in the “D” football and hurling competitions.
Lotto
Ní raibh aon buaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Smyth’s. Pota Óir €8,200. House Prizes: Winner of €40 for those present on last Monday night: Padraig Seosamh MacLochlainn, Tarmon Buidéal Uisce beatha ó Gay Prior: Philip Farrelly. €40 an duine: Aisling Gallogly, Fenagh, Áine Nicholl, Cloone, Marie and Kevin O’Connor, Killaneen, David and Laura Spellman, Drumshanbo, Michael Fanning, Ardrum. Uimhreacha 50217436
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Minor Hurlers win Championship
Ballinamore
minor hurlers had a great win over St Mary’s in the Minor Hurling
Final on Monday evening. It was a sign that winter was near as the
game ended at 8.15 in semi darkness but it didn’t take away from
the achievement of winning two minor titles in a row with almost the
same team as last year. Amazingly there were only two of last
year’s team players: Paul Earley and Brendan Mulvey, who were
overage this year. This is really an outstanding team and the level
of performance from all fifteen was exceptional. Even the two subs,
Shane Flanagan and Dean Creaven added to the score line.
Morgan Quinn pointed some great frees, Seán McWeeney was
unbeatable at centre half, Colm McGirl scored two goals, the first
when it was really needed, Éamon Walsh made some great runs and
played a Captain’s part, Devin Quinn stood out at corner back,
Shane Flanagan scored some great points when he came on and man of
the match was certainly Shane Moran who had an exceptional game all
through. However, one could pick out any of the seventeen that
played. St Mary’s tried hard to give them their due and after
falling ten points down they got it back to three at one stage in
the first half. In the end the Ballinamore lads had more than enough
to spare and it ended 5-17 to 2-6. Well done to the whole panel and
to the mentors Ciaran Maxwell and Kevin O’Connor.
Foireann:
Joe Earley, Devin Quinn, Paddy McManus, Matthew Murphy, Donal Flynn,
Sean McWeeney, James Gallagher, Morgan Quinn (0-6 4f), Mark McGrory,
Shane McWeeney, Keith Boyle, Éamon Walsh Capt (1-2), Colm McGirl
(2-0), Shane Moran (1-6), David O’Connell. Subs: Shane Flanagan
(0-3) for Mark McGrory, Dean Creaven (1-0) for D O’Connell. Other
subs: David Gallagher, Conal McManus, Ciaran Gilheaney, Eanna Madden
Fixtures
The
first round of the Junior C Championship is on Sunday in Aughawillan
at 12.00 against Drumreilly. Oughteragh Gaels Minors play St Francis
tonight Wednesday in Drumshanbo. Under 16s play Allen Gaels on
Friday in Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin. Under 12s play Carrigallen at
home on Friday also.
Stewards Wanted
There
are a number of games fixed for the Park at the weekend. On Saturday
Allen Gaels play Ballinaglera in the Intermediate relegation final
at 3.00 and at 4.30 Aughnasheelin play Drumreilly in the Senior
relegation final. On Sunday the Ladies senior Final is on at 1.30.
Stewards are wanted.
Cleaning in Park
Because
of the above games people to help with cleaning are required on
Saturday at 12.00 and again on Saturday evening at 6.00pm.
Croke
Park trip
Last
Tuesday, the 25th August, our Under 12 Hurlers went to Croke Park on
the trip of a lifetime. Each
Club team had three games on the sacred sod and we played
Gortletteragh, Ballyvary and Cashel Gaels both from Mayo. We
travelled by Bus with the Gortletteragh Club and had a tour of the
GAA Museum, a tour of the Stadium, a meal and then after dinner, the
highlight of the day, the hurling games. We played three games of
twenty minutes duration, 9 a side with three subs and unlimited
substitutions. All
players got to play a game and the emphasis was on fun and
enjoyment. Connacht Council is to be congratulated for this novel
idea in promoting our national game and all involved thoroughly
enjoyed the experience.
Team
and mentors were Pearce Dolan, Donal Feely, Peter Reynolds, James
Hamill, Aaron McLoughlin, Mark O’Reilly, Darragh Murphy, Ronan
Maxwell, Damien Creaven, Niall McGovern, Oisín McCaffrey and Eoin
McLoughlin. Mentors were Dean Creaven, Paddy O’Connor and Shane
Moran
Juniors
Survive in Junior Championship
Our
Juniors had a good win over Kiltubrid in the relegation play-off in
Aughnasheelin on Sunday morning to ensure that they play in the
Junior A Championship next year. With Kiltubrid placed top of the
Division 3 league, this was a significant win for our juniors and
after two bad performances in the Championship proper it was good to
see them doing so well. In reality they should have won this game
more readily as they missed a succession of goal chances in the
second half, at least four that had goal all over them. However, it
must be said that Denis Dolan made a couple of great saves at the
other end, so that evened it up somewhat. We had a good first half
and some excellent points came from Paul prior frees, one from 50
yards out on a wet day was exceptional. Adrian Gallogly, as he has
done before, finished an excellent goal after Paul Prior and Adrian
Smith combined with excellent passes. That gave us a comfortable 1-7
to 0-3 lead at half time. Surprisingly both teams scored just two
points each in the second half, but Paul Prior repeated his first
half feat with a pointed 50, which made all the difference. It
finished 1-9 to 0-5. This team, or the bones of it, have still to
contest the play off for promotion to Division 3 and on Sunday’s
performance they will give it a rattle.
Foireann:
Denis Dolan, Kevin O’Connor, Ruairí Ó Suilleabháin, Naoise
Hayden, Joe McTague, Diarmuid Keegan, Gordon Hughes, Brian Cafferty
(0-2), David Leyden 90-1), Shane McWeeney (0-1f), Paul Prior (0-4f),
Shane Moran, James McWeeney, Adrian Smith, Adrian Gallogly (1-1),
Subs: Kevin Prior for D Keegan, Sean McCartin for A Gallogly.
Junior
Ladies
The O'Heslins ladies faced a very strong Dromahair side last Sunday
in Ballinamore in the Championship Semi Final. Sean O'Heslins
opened the scoring and were in control for most of the first half.
The second half saw Dromahair take control and went on to win the
game. But the girls gave a great performance and put in a
great effort as well. The Junior Ladies are now finished for
the year as it has been a long season and a disappointing one at
that. Hard luck to all the girls involved in yesterday
Championship game. Team Panel for 2009: Carol
O'Connor, Maeve Murphy, Kirby Gilgunn, Gillian Leyden Claire
Fanning, Katie Duignan, Lynda Harte, Sarah McLoughlin, Orla
McWeeney, Deborah Gilheaney, Ciara O'Dowd, Carmel McCartin,
Catherine Smith, Niamh Smith Leighann Gallagher, Emma O'Dell, Aoife
Smith, Róisín McTague, Laura O'Dowd, Sarah Beth Reilly, Ciara
Martin, Aisling Flaherty, Michelle Fanning, Aine Martin, Niamh
Flynn, Meabh Gleeson, Ellen Wrynn, Siobhan McTague, Ciara McTague,
Aoibheann Flynn, Aoibheann Curran, Catherine Toolan, Brid McCormack,
Allison Gray, Megan O'Connor, Siobhan McGovern Aisling Duignan.
The Junior Ladies wish to
thank everyone who helped out this year. A special thanks to
Paddy Dolan and Sean Reynolds for there help throughout the season.
A big thanks to the girls themselves who put in a great effort and
commitment over the past couple of months and we hope to see each
and everyone of them back again next year. Also thanks to all our
parents and supporters who supported us throughout the year as well.
Minor Girls
Minor game Tuesday evening at 7pm away to Aughawillan please
support. The girls are asked to meet in the Park at 6.15pm.
Under 16 Girls
Our under 16 girls played their first game of the season and
had a great win over Bornacoola. The girls put in a great
effort and took some lovely scores and it was a joy to watch some
great football been displayed by such a young team. Our under
16 girls are out next Thursday the 10th September at home to Fenagh
please come along and support the girls. Team Panel:Aoibheann
Curran, Siobhan McTague, Ciara McTague, Sarah Beth Reilly, Laura
O'Dowd, Ciara O'Dowd, Megan O'Connor, Meabh Gleeson, Niamh Flynn,
Ellen Wrynn, Aoibheann Flynn.
Under 12 Girls
Under 12 girls play Bornacoola in the park Thursday evening at 7pm
please support. All players are asked to be in the Park for 6.15pm.
Congratulations to the under 12 Community games All Ireland winners
who won recently in Athlone. The Sean O'Heslins Club had a lot
of girls involved with the winning team which was great to see and
well done to there trainers as well.
We wish all the girls heading back to school and college this coming
September the best of luck for the year ahead.
Under 16 Boys Football
Our
under 16s made it two out of two when they beat Melvin Gaels on
Friday last. After a good start by O’Heslins, Melvin Gaels came
back into it and at half time it was 1-9 to 1-3. At one stage in the
second half it looked as if we would win comfortably but Melvin
Gaels kept coming back and with only minutes left they got a lucky
goal to leave only two points in it. Minutes earlier Jack Bagge made
a great save and only for that we would have been in trouble.
However we held on for a 1-15 to 2-10 win. Stephen McTague
and Brian Beirne got the scores that really counted to ensure
victory. Next game against Allen Gaels this Friday.
Foireann:
Jack Bagge, Killian McHugh, Kevin Banks, Abdul Ahmed, Cyril Smith,
Jack Cullen, John Fanning (0-1), Mark McGrory, David McLoughlin,
Brian Beirne (1-3), Dean McGovern (0-2), Luke Murphy, Stephen
McTague (0-8). Sub: Andrew Burns (0-1). Other subs: Conor Moran,
Conor Maxwell, Brian banks, Brian Leyden, Cian Reynolds, Paddy
Connaughton.
Under
12s
Under 12s got back on
the winning trail by beating Dromahair on Monday. They now play
Carrigallen on Friday.
Lotto
Ní
raibh aon buaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan. Lotto ar an Luan seo
chugainn i Prior’s Bocht. Pota Óir €8,100. House Prizes: Winner
of €40 for those present on last Monday night: Mary Harte, Lahard.
Buidéal Uisce beatha ó David McCabe: Gerry Farry, Lahard.. €40
an duine: Karl Keaney, Aughnasheelin, Cloe Harvey, Drumdartin, Karl
Keaney, Aughnasheelin (for the second time), Geraldine Dolan,
Callowhill, Ciaran Conlon, Clenaghoo.. Uimhreacha 60173524
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Heartbreak in Páirc Seán
There are days when the best team wins and days when the best team loses.
With no disrespect for Glencar/Manorhamilton this was probably an
occasion when the best team lost. For lengthy periods we dominated
the game including the first fifteen minutes when we had most of the
play but fell three to nil down. One of these points was from a
harsh free but we were
poor in attack and should have at least been level at this stage.
Manor had the best of the rest of this half and deservedly led by
0-7 to 0-3 at half time with David Duignan getting all of our
scores, Some terrible
fumbling gave Glencar/ Manorhamilton two easy points to put them six
up early on and then we started to play in earnest. Sean Murray
pointed a free and then the penalty gave us the breakthrough we
needed. Wayne McKeon finished to the net after the goalie made a
great save. Sean Murray got two points, our only scores in the
remainder of the half but it is probably the miss he will remember
most. A gift chance of
a goal with minutes remaining. It was cruel hard luck but Seán was
hobbling with an injury from some time before. In the first half
nobody played well and in the last twenty minutes everyone played
well. That is the way it goes, but really we deserved a draw at
least. We are so unlucky in quarter finals over the past few years.
Foireann: Philip Farrelly, John McWeeney, Patrick McLoughlin, Matthew Murphy, Liam Ferguson, Shane Ferguson, Jim McTague, Paul McLoughlin, Anton Arandelovic, Anthony McTague, David Duignan (0-3), Wayne McKeon (1-0), Shane Murphy, Ciaran Murray, Sean Murray (0-3). Subs: Brian Cafferty for Anthony McTague, David Leyden for Jim McTague, Shane McWeeney for David Duignan
Fixtures
Our
Junior A team play a relegation play-off in Aughnasheelin against
Kiltubrid on Sunday at 6.00.
There
is a double bill in the Park on next Saturday and Sunday. On
Saturday Aughavas play Glencar/Manorhamilton and Eslin play
Carrigallen in Junior A games. On Sunday Gortletteragh play St
Mary’s in the Intermediate Championship and Bornacoola play
Gortletteragh in Junior. Stewards will be required for both days.
Ladies Football
Please
Support the Ladies in their Junior Championship game v Dromahair on
Sunday at 12.oo. Venue to be confirmed.
Under 16s Beat Dromahair
In
the first game in the 13 a side Championship against Dromahair,
Ballinamore dominated for most of the game. A number of good saves
by Jack Bagge in goals, a good defence and Mark McGrory and John
Fanning at midfield fought hard for possession which provided the
forwards with many scoring chances, most of which they converted.
Abdul Ahmed was top scorer with 1-1. Final score Ballinamore 1-15
Dromahair 0-4.
Foireann:
Jack Bagge, Keelan McHugh, Kevin Banks, Abdul Ahmed, Jack Cullen,
Cyril Smith, Mark McGrory, John Fanning, (Capt), David McLoughlin,
Brian Beirne, Dean McGovern, Luke Murphy, Stephen McTague. Subs:
Colm O’Reilly, Brian Banks, Brian Leyden, Conor Maxwell, Conor
Moran, Cian McCaffrey
Under 12s lose to Mohill
Our
under 12s lost to Mohill on Monday evening. Mohill had a
particularly strong team and
we fell behind 0-11 to 0-1 by half time which made it an uphill
battle. They played a lot better in the second half and put up a
respectable score.
Foireann:
Darren Maxwell, Oisín McCaffrey, Peter Reynolds, Lisa Maguire,
James Hamill, Róisín McHugh, Adam Goldrick, Donal Feely, Niall
McGovern, Daragh Reynolds, Daragh Murphy, Cathal McHugh, Jamie
Sweeney, Barry McGovern, Ailís O’Dowd.
Minor Championship
Oughteragh
Gaels play St Francis in the Minor Championship tonight Wednesday at
7.00 away
Best wishes
Get
well wishes to Peter Honeyman who is in hospital at the moment and
also to Eoin McHugh who was in a car accident. Go mbeidh siad ar ais
go luath
Comhbhrón
The
club extends sympathy to the Feeney Family, Aghadark on the death of
Iggy Feeney. Go ndéana Dia trócaire air.
Comhghairdeas
Comhghairdeas
to Lorraine Sweeney and Thomas Kelly who got married last week.
Lorraine has tutored many of our music groups in Scór na nÓg was a
participant herself some years ago.
Lá na Tuillte
Bhí
maidin Shathairn chomh fliuch agus a bhí lá riamh. Cuireadh ar
cheal na cluichí ar fad a bhí socraithe don Domhnach ach cluiche
amháin, sin an ceann idir Maothail agus Barr na Cúile a d’imríodh
i bPáirc Sheáin Uí Eislin. Cruthú don domhain uile (nó Contae
Liatroma ar a laghad – an áit is tábhachtaí ar domhain) go
bhfuil an pháirc is fearr sa chontae anois againn. Chomh maith leis
sin bhí atmaisféar iontach leis an seastán lán agus iad go léir
ina suí go breá compordach.
Lotto
Ní raibh aon buaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn sa Scoláire Bocht. Pota Óir €8,000. House Prizes: Winner of €40 for those present on last Monday night: Adrian MacGabhann. Two prizes of €20 each sponsored by Frank Flynn: Tom Burns and Seán MacConduibh.. €40 an duine: Walter Sharpley, Teresa McGoldrick, Cornawall, Ann Marie Reynolds c/o Yvonne O’Hara, Church St, Brendan Burns, Ciaran McGirl, Aughnasheelin. Uimhreacha 57643210
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Fixtures
We
play Glencar/Manorhamilton in the quarter-final of the Senior
Championship on Saturday at 5.00 in Páirc Sean Mac Diarmada. We ask
all of our supporters to be there and please bring along the
underage players, boys and girls to support our team.
All Ireland title for
Ballinamore Area Community Games
The
Ballinamore Area Girls Under 12 football team had a dramatic success
at the All Ireland Community Games in Athlone on Saturday. The girls
beat Monasterevin from Kildare in the semi-final by 3-4 to 1-8 and
in the final they beat Lurgan of Cavan by 2-5 to 2-1. This was an
amazing success for the girls from Ballinamore, Aughawillan,
Drumreilly and Fenagh. No less than eight of the 18 strong panel are
from Ballinamore: Róisín McHugh, Cáit Connaughton, Eilís
O’Dowd, Emma McGovern, Rachel Creamer, Francis Farry, Kate
Reynolds and Leighanne Flynn. The other members of the winning team
are: Rebecca Rowley, Aileen Maguire, Carla
le Guen, Róisín O’Toole, Shauna Plunkett and Pamela Daly,
Caoimhe Gaffney, Niamh Donegan, Niamh McNiffe and Stephanie Daly.
Well done also to their mentors: Brid McGovern, Pauline Gilheany
etc.
Well done also to the mixed
under 10 team which lost in the semi-final to Bagnelstown, Carlow by
2-8 to 2-2. This team included Ballinamore players: James Óg
Maguire, Cathal McHugh and John Conway.
Cluichí sa Pháirc
There
will be two big games in our own Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin on
Sunday. At 4.30 the Intermediate quarter final between Gortletteragh
and St Mary’s will be followed at 6.00 by the senior quarter final
between Mohill and Bornacoola. Stewards will be needed.
Juniors are out of the Junior
A Championship
Our
first junior team made their exit from the championship when they
lost to Mohill on Saturday evening. A bad first half was the big
problem. Mohill got two goals while we missed a couple of goal
chances and as a result we were behind by 2-7 to 0-4 at half time.
Brian Cafferty, Diarmuid Keegan, James McWeeney and Paul Prior got
our points. The second half was a whole lot better and we scored
seven points to Mohill’s three but the closest we got was within
four points. Overall it was a disappointing Championship as we are
in joint second place in the corresponding Division 3 League.
However, Mohill are a Division 2 team so that probably explains the
difference. We now play in the relegation play-off along with
Kiltubrid, Melvin Gaels and Drumkeerin
Foireann:
Denis Dolan, Kevin O’Connor, Joe McTague, Neil Hughes, Ruairí Ó
Suilleabháin, Gordon Hughes, Adrian Smith, David Leyden, Shane
McWeeney, Paul Prior (0-6 5f), Brian Cafferty (0-1), James McWeeney
(0-2), Rory O’Rourke (0-1), Diarmuid Keegan (0-1). Subs: Naoise
Hayden for Neil Hughes, Éamon Walsh for R Ó Suilleabháin
Under 12s Win
Our
under 12s had a great win in the first round of the under 12
championship. They beat Glencar/Manorhamilton by 2-10 to 0-0 in
Ballinamore on Monday. Overall they were way the stronger team and
are now looking forward to the next round. Peter Reynolds starred at
centre half forward and scored 2-5.
Foireann:
Darren Maxwell, Kate Reynolds, James Hamill, Mark O’Reilly, Cathal
McHugh, Daragh Murphy, Róisín McHugh, Niall McGovern (0-1), Donal
feely 90-2), Lisa Maguire, Peter Reynolds (2-5), Eilís O’Dowd, Cáit
Connaughton, Barry McGovern (0-2), Mark Maguire. Subs used: Oisín
McCaffrey, Daragh Reynolds, Damien Creaven, Christopher Maguire,
Emma McGovern
Under 16 Football
Our
under 16s have their first championship game against Dromahair on
Friday in Dromahair.
Comhbhrón
The
club extends sympathy to the Farry family on the death of Ena Cline,
Lahard. Go ndéana Dia trócaire uirthi.
An Lá Mór
Tá
sé tamaill de bhlianta anois ó shroicheamar cluiche
leath-cheannais sinsir Liatroma. Ar an Satharn beidh seans eile
againn chun an sprioc sin a aimsiú. Tá dóchas ann go rachaimid céim
níos faide i mbliana, ar a laghad. Go n-éirí leo.
Lotto
Ní
raibh aon buaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan. Lotto ar an Luan seo
chugainn i Pat Joe’s. Pota Óir €7,900. House Prizes: Winner of
€40 for those present on last Monday night: John Harte. Buidéal
uisce beatha sponsored by Liam McGirl: Miley McKeon, Cammagh. €40
an duine: Jim Cafferty, Tarmon, Damien Dolan, Ardmoneen, Martha
Duffy, Mullingar, Eoghan Doonan, Ballyconnell, Elaine Healy,
Aghacashel. Uimhreacha
57062143
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Seniors into Quarter Final of
Championship
We
are in the quarter final of the Senor Championship after a good win
over Drumreilly on Saturday. It was an exciting close game and
wasn’t won until the final whistle. As one would expect,
Drumreilly made it difficult all the way. However, we had a good
first half and got some great points from Sean Murray, Paul
McLoughlin, Jim McTague, David Duignan and Anton Arandelovic.
Anton’s final point from a free fifty yards out was a great lift
but Drumreilly got a major boost with a goal just before half-time.
Drumreilly led by 1-6 to 0-8 at the break. It was significant that
we had just two wides in that first half. Drumreilly got the first
two points of the second half but that was when we really came to
life with seven points in succession from Sean Murray (free), David Duignan, Sean Murray (free), Anthony McTague,
Anton Arandelovic, Anthony McTague again and Wayne McKeon. We were
then four points up and Drumreilly needed to score five to deny us a
place in the next round. Drumreilly scored three to leave us one
ahead but that was as close as they came. Ciaran Murray and Sean
Murray got our final points and it ended 0-17 to 1-12.
Overall
this was a significant victory for O’Heslins as we havn’t beaten
Drumreilly for some years. Back in 2001 we were in cruel hard luck
in the famous three-game sequence when we should have won on two
occasions and then were well beaten in the third game. Seventeen
points, eleven from play, was a good return with just six wides in
the hour. Wayne McKeon was in hard luck also to rock the crossbar
early in the first half. Now it is on to the quarter final against
Glencar Manor.
Foireann
Philip Farrelly, Johnny McWeeney, Patrick McLoughlin, Matthew
Murphy, Liam Ferguson, Shane Ferguson, Jim McTague (0-1), Anton
Arandelovic (0-3, 1f), Paul McLoughlin (0-1), Anthony McTague (0-2),
David Duignan (0-3, 2f), Wayne McKeon (0-1), Shane Murphy, Ciaran
Murray (0-1), Sean Murray (0-5,3f). Subs: Philip Murphy for Johnny
McWeeney, Ronan O’Rourke for Shane Murphy.
Fixtures
We
play Mohill in the second round of Junior A championship in
Aughnasheelin on Saturday at 5.45
DVDs of Club History
Anyone
who has watched it will tell you the club DVD is a wonderful story
of the history of the Sean O’Heslins club. It covers famous
championship victories, underage scene, ladies football, hurling, scór
etc. If you havn’t seen it yet you are really missing a wonderful
account of a great club. It also includes interviews with many of
the greats of Sean O’Heslins from many generations. Some of those
interviewed are now gone “ar shlí na firinne” but are not
forgotten. People like Tommy McGoldrick, Eddie Matt Turbitt, Thomas
Galligan and Fr Dan Gallogly. There are now a limited number left
and they are for sale in Philip Murphy’s, Kavanagh’s, Beirne’s
Filling Station, Smyths Siopa Bronntanas, Smyth’s Siopa Ól and
Prior’s.
Fun Day in Park
The
Annual Joe McInerney Fun Day will be in the Park on this Thursday at
4.00pm
Minors Win
Oughteragh
Gaels beat Melvin Gaels in the Minor Championship on Monday last
Ladies Football
Junior
Ladies lost to Dromahair on Sunday morning.
Comhbhrón
The
club extends sympathy to the Beirne family, Edentenny on the death
of Bernie’s mother, Susan Burns. Also to the Brady family,
Aghadark on the death of Gerry’s brother, Jimmy in Longford. Go ndéana
Dia trócaire orthu.
Best Wishes
A
speedy recovery to Peter Honeyman who is in hospital at present.
Páirc Nua
Comhghairdeas
do Chumann Eislinne ar an bpáirc nua a d’osclaíodar seachtain ó
shin. Fad is táimid ag caint faoi pháirceanna, tá moladh tuillte
freisin ag Cluain de bharr an obair iontach atá déanta acu ar Pháirc
Naomh Muire, Cluain. Tá dromchla (surface) i bhfad níos fearr ar
anois ná bhí an bhliain seo caite. .
Lotto
Ní
raibh aon buaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan. Lotto ar an Luan seo
chugainn i McGirl’s. Pota Óir €7,800. House Prizes: Winner of
€40 for those present on last Monday night: Osmond Costello.
Aughnasheelin. Buidéal uisce beatha sponsored by Osmond Costello:
Francis Duignan, Main St. €40 an duine: John Fox, Lahard. Leo
Logan, c/o Peggy Logan, Séamus Mac Murchaidh, Kate McTague,
Dromore, Liam Gallogly, Beaghabeg, Carrigallen. Uimhreacha 60351472
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Fixtures
We
play Drumreilly on Saturday in Cloone at 5.45. We urge our
supporters to be there.
Seniors
Lose to Kiltubrid in Senior Championship
Thankfully the Championship
isn’t over the first day any longer and while we didn’t win, our
performance against Kiltubrid was good enough to deserve another
outing which will come next week. The final scoreline of 1-10 to 1-7
for Kiltubrid was a fair reflection of the overall game, but the
accuracy of the Kiltubrid forwards was exceptional and their goal
was a case of snapping up a half chance and taking it. That apart,
we were every bit as good as Kiltubrid in general play and it was an
encouraging performance. The first half was low scoring and it ended
1-4 to 1-2 for Kiltubrid. Wayne McKeon and Sean Murray getting our
points and Wayne McKeon scoring from the penalty. The second half
was very close with Kiltubrid scoring six to our five, with three
from Anton Arandelovic, one from Sean Murray and the score of the
championship a point from Wayne McKeon with a series of sidesteps
you seldom see. Now it is back to Cloone on Saturday where we face
Drumreilly.
Foireann: Philip Farrelly, Johnny McWeeney, Patrick McLoughlin, Matthew Murphy, Liam Ferguson, Shane Ferguson, Wayne McKeon (1-2 1pen), Anton Arandelovic (0-3), Paul McLoughlin, Anthony McTague, David Duignan, Ronan O’Rourke, Jim McTague, Ciaran Murray, Sean Murray (0-2). Subs: Philip Murphy for J McWeeney, Shane Murphy for Ronan O’Rourke.
Juniors
Lose to Carrigallen
Brilliant for 10 minutes,
terrible for 50 minutes. That sums up our performance in the first
round of the Junior A Championship. For the past couple of years we
have played well in the Junior Championship. Last year we lost with
the last kick of the game to Allen Gaels, who subsequently won the
Championship. On Sunday we were facing Carrigallen who play in
Division 5 of the League while we are in Division 4. Admittedly,
Carrigallen topped Division 5 but lost the final to Aughnasheelin.
However, we are in contention still for promotion to Division 3. In
the first ten minutes we confirmed our position as favourites with
points from Paul Prior, a fisted goal from Adrian Gallogly and
points by Brian Cafferty and Shane McWeeney to leave us 1-3 to 0-0
up after not more than five minutes. Carrigallen got their first
score but Paul Prior got a great point from play and another from a
free and we were seven points up. From that on we disappeared and
Carrigallen scored 1-5 to our two points from James McWeeney and two
frees from Paul Prior. It
was 1-8 to 1-6 in our favour at half time.
Carrigallen got the first
two points to level but we seemed to have steadied when Shane
McWeeney and Paul Prior pointed frees, Carrigallen got another
before James McWeeney pointed again to leave us two up, at 1-11 to
1-9. From that on Carrigallen took over and got six points to one
for us from Diarmuid Keegan. It finished 1-15 to 1-12. A second
three-point defeat in two days, but in this case we would have been
very much the favourites. The loss of Brian Cafferty early on
didn’t help as he was playing exceptionally well, but it is
difficult to find excuses in a game where we seemed to be coasting.
Foireann: Denis Dolan, Joe
McTague, Gavin Brennan, Kevin O’Connor, Gordon Hughes, Ruairí Ó
Suilleabháin, Neil Hughes, David Leyden, Adrian Smith, Shane
McWeeney (0-2 1f), Paul Prior (0-6 3f), Brian Cafferty (0-1),
Diarmuid Keegan (0-1) Adrian Gallogly (1-0), James McWeeney (0-2).
Subs: Conor McTague for Brian Cafferty, Rory O’Rourke for Gordon
Hughes, Éamon Walsh for Conor McTague.
DVDs of Club History
Anyone
who has watched it will tell you the club DVD is a wonderful story
of the history of the Sean O’Heslins club. It covers famous
championship victories, underage scene, ladies football, hurling, scór
etc. If you havn’t seen it yet you are really missing a wonderful
account of a great club. It also includes interviews with many of
the greats of Sean O’Heslins from many generations. Some of those
interviewed are now gone “ar shlí na firinne” but are not
forgotten. People like Tommy McGoldrick, Eddie Matt Turbitt, Thomas
Galligan and Fr Dan Gallogly. There are now a limited number left
and they are for sale in Philip Murphy’s, Kavanagh’s, Beirne’s
Filling Station, Smyths Siopa Bronntanas, Smyth’s Siopa Ól and
Prior’s.
Fun Day in Park
The
Annual Joe McInerney Fun Day will be in the Park on Thursday Week at
4.00pm
Comhghairdeas
Comhghairdeas
to Karen Burns who got married to Alan Doyle from Bunclody recently.
Karen took part in Scór na nÓg and was part of a Trath na gCeist
team which won a county title in 1993 along with Brian Cafferty and
Éamon Moran.
Lotto
Ní
raibh aon buaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan. Lotto ar an Luan seo
chugainn i Lawrences’ Pota Óir €7,700. House Prizes: Winner of
€40 for those present on last Monday night: Miley McKeon, Cammagh.
Buidéal uisce beatha sponsored by Jackie’s Bar: Tom Burns. €40
an duine: David and Lorna Spellman, Diffier, Drumshanbo, Fergus
Smith, Enniscorthy, Roisín Kielty, Furnace Hill, Drumshanbo,
Michael Kolbohm, Camagh, Garadice, Shane Harte, Lahard.
Uimhreacha 12476503
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Championship
Campaign starts
Our
Senior Championship campaign starts on Saturday next when we play
Kiltubrid in Cloone at 6.00. Our Juniors play the first round of the
Junior A championship on Sunday at 6.30 in Cloone against
Carrigallen. We hope to see big support for both teams.
Stewards – Míle buíochas
Míle
buíochas to all who helped at the weekend for the first
championship games to be held in the new Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin.
There was a big crowd present on both days and the new facilities
were appreciated by all.
Minor Championship
Oughteragh
Gaels lost to St Mary’s last week. Bye this week.
Peil na mBan
The under 14 girls played St
Joseph’s on Monday evening last in the under 14 league semi final
and were very unlucky to lose. The girls worked very hard in
the first half and made things difficult for St Joseph’s and at
half time it was Sean O'Heslins 0-1 to St Joseph's 0-4. It was
all to play for in the second half and could have been anyone’s
game. The second half saw Sean O'Heslins taking control and
played some lovely football. St Joseph's then took control and
went on to win the game. We were down some players and we had
no subs but the girls gave a 100% and should be very proud of
themselves. The under 14s season has come to an end and each
girl played great football throughout the season and I wish to thank
each and every player for there commitment.
Team Panel: Aoibheann Boyle, Siobhan McTague, Sarah Beth Reilly,
Lisa McGuire, Laura Creaven, Meabh Gleeson, Leighann Flynn, Laura
O'Dowd, Niamh Flynn, Ellen Wrynn, Emma McGovern, Kate Reynolds,
Frances Farry, Róisín McHugh, Emma Toolan, Shaylan Gilheaney. Big
thank you to Brid McGovern and Geraldine Reilly for there input
through the season and have been a great help also thanks to Ray
O'Connor. Thanks to all the parents who drove to the games and
supported the girls as well.
No underage training this Wednesday training for under 12 girls.
Wednesday week @ 6pm! The junior ladies are preparing for the
championship at the minute. Our Junior ladies play Annaduff in
the Park this Wednesday evening in a challenge game @ 8pm. Please
come along and support the girls.
Cleaning Rota
Volunteers
will now be required mainly on Friday on Saturday evenings if there
are games on those evenings. Those who volunteered will be contacted
as required probably about once a month.
Comhghairdeas
Comhghairdeas
do Caoimhín Mac Murchaidh agus Orlaith Nic Gafraidh ar a bpósadh
ag an deireadh seachtaine. An bhfuil deireadh le ré na
“Bachelors”?
Comhbhrón
The
club extends sympathy to the Leyden Family on the death of Maureen
Leyden. The Junior League play-off was postponed as a mark of
respect. Her grandson, David, is a member of that team. Go ndéana
Dia trócaire uirthi.
Lotto
Ní raibh aon buaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Jackie’s. Pota Óir €7,600. House Prizes: Winner of €40 for those present on last Monday night: Miley McKeon, Cammagh. Two prizes of €20 each sponsored by Terry and Agnes Shortt: Mary Harte, Lahard and Seamus Mac Murchaidh. €40 an duine: Joe Phelan, Church St, Christopher Maguire, Main St, Declan Maxwell, Drumreilly, Anna Flynn c/o Pat Joes, Gerard Stenson, Eslin. Uimhreacha 67415230
Community Games
See Picture of Ballinamore Area Community Games Team who won the Connacht Title under Photographs - Underage
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Fixtures
Our
play off against Leitrim Gaels for a place in the Division 4 final
will take place in Aughnasheelin on Sunday at 12.00. Support would
be greatly appreciated.
Stewards Wanted
There
will be two games on both Saturday and Sunday in the Park in the
Intermediate and Senior Championships. This will be a great occasion
as the fully developed Park will host no less than eight clubs for
four fixtures. We will need a lot of stewards on both days.
Minor Championship
Oughteragh
Gaels beat Glencar/Manorhamilton last week by two points and lost to
St Manachan’s on Monday by 3-13 to 1-10.
Under 14 Championship
Our
under 14s made a great comeback after a bad start to beat Glencar
Manorhamilton by 6-9 to 1-9 last week.
Seniors
Lose to St Mary’s
We were beaten by 1-15 to
1-9 but, at very least, it need not have been so big a margin. The
game was lost in the first half when we hit a succession of wides
while Carrick took every chance they got. At half time St Mary’s
led by 0-9 to 0-4 but the wides tally was Sean O’Heslins nine to
St Mary’s two. That told its own story. We dominated the game for
at least twenty minutes but could not get the scores. Adrian Smith
was in cruel hard luck for a goal when it went inches from the post.
Seán Murray, Adrian Smith and Wayne McKeon got points from play
while Wayne pointed one also for our total in the first half.
We fared better in the
second half and when Wayne McKeon goaled from the penalty after Jim
McTague was heavily fouled in the square it left four points in it.
It remained close until St Mary’s got a goal near the end of the
game. Overall, missed chances in the first half beat us and while St
Mary’s always seemed to have the edge we never gave up trying.
Foireann: Philip Farrelly,
Matthew Murphy, Patrick McLoughlin, John McWeeney, Liam Ferguson
(0-1), Shane Ferguson, Wayne McKeon (1-4 ,1f, 1pen), Anton
Arandelovic, Ciaran Murray, Jim McTague, David Duignan (0-1f),
Anthony McTague, Shane Murphy (0-1), Adrian Smith (0-1), Sean Murray
(0-1f). Subs: Paul McLoughlin for A smith, David Leyden for J
McTague, Shane McWeeney for S Murphy.
Juniors Draw with Mohill
Our
juniors in Division 5 drew with Mohill on Friday evening at 0-10
apiece. We were out of this game in the first half and were behind
by 0-7 to 0-2 at half time. However it must be said there were three
good saves, two by the Mohill goalie and one by a back, which had
goal written all over them. However the second half was better and
we got some great points from Shane McWeeney, David Leyden, Peter
Dolan and Peter Reynolds and we leveled it before the finish.
Foireann:
Denis Dolan, Francis Dolan, Gavin Brennan, Seamus Donnelly, Neil
Hughes, Ruairí Ó Suilleabháin, Éamon Walsh, David Leyden (0-3
1f), Stephen Beirne, Shane McWeeney (0-4 1f), Adrian Murphy, Sean
McCartin, Tommy McCormack, Adrian Gallogly (0-1), Daryl McFarland.
Subs: Peter Reynolds (0-1) for T McCormack, Peter Dolan (0-1) for
Sean McCartin, David Earley for D McFarland, Freddie Walsh for A
Murphy
Juniors in Division 4 Play-off
We
got a walk-over from Ballinaglera on Sunday, something we would
rather do without, but it does mean we are in joint second place
with Leitrim Gaels and because both teams received walk-overs in the
course of the League we must now play-off for a place in the final
against Kiltubrid.
Minor
Hurling:
Our minor hurlers kicked of their championship campaign against St. Mary’s in terrible conditions last Sunday evening. With a lot of our lads missing due to football commitments, we lost on a scoreline of 1-6 to 1-4 but we played very well and could have snatched victory at the end.
Team:
David O Connell, Devin
Quinn, Donal Flynn, Seamus Donnelly, James Gallagher
(0-1), Éamon Walsh (capt), Shane Moran (1-3), Shane
McWeeney, Mark McGrory, David Gallagher.
Joe McInerney Family Day
The
Joe McInerney Family Fun Day Sponsored by Leitrim GAA in New York
through their Annual Golf Classic will take place on Thursday 13
August at 4.00pm in the Park. This event is sponsored each year
mainly through the good work of Pat Murray from Killaneen and is a
wonderful day for parents and children. It is one of the great
events during festival week. The club would like to thank the
Leitrim GAA Club in New York and Pat Murray in particular for their
continued sponsorship of this event which is in memory of the late
Joe McInerney who used to spend some of his summer holidays in
Ballinamore each year.
Community Games Success
Congratulations
to the Ballinamore Area Community Games teams who won the under 10
mixed and under 12 girls events at the Connacht Community Games.
Comhghairdeas
Congratulations
to Alma McKeon and Steve who got married in Ballinamore last
Saturday. Alma was a great participant in Scór na nÓg and won an
All Ireland in Novelty Act in the “Confirmation Suit” act in
1997. She was also part of the great Rince Foirne group who reached
the All Ireland Finals in 1996. Comhghairdeas do Alma agus Steve.
Speedy Recovery
Best
wishes to Tommy Cassidy who is recovering after a short stint in
hospital. Tommy is one of our great Lotto sellers. No doubt, Mary
will play a few tunes to speed him to full recovery.
Lotto
Ní raibh aon buaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn sa Heritage Bar. Pota Óir €7,500. House Prizes: Winner of €40 for those present on last Monday night: Brendan Burns. Winner of Bottle of Whiskey sponsored by Freddie Walsh: Diarmuid Martin. €40 an duine: Michael Deane, Aughawillan, Joan McBrien, Glennan Beg, Fr Charles Heerey, Liz Murphy, Flaxfield Park, Enniskillen, Paddy O’Connor, Killaneen. Uimhreacha: 64135207
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Ballinamore
men’s sons in Leinster Minor Hurling and Minor Football finals.
It was an extraordinary coincidence that on two successive Sundays, in both the Leinster Minor Hurling and Minor Football Finals; sons of Ballinamore men were playing in each. On last Sunday week, Wexford minor hurlers lost to Kilkenny but put in a good performance. Corner forward on the Wexford team was Liam Óg McGovern, son of Liam McGovern formerly of Aghoo. Wexford will still be in contention as there is a back-door for provincial finalists. Then on Sunday last Kildare minors drew with Dublin in the Leinster Minor Football Final and corner forward on the Kildare team was Cian Reynolds, son of Colm Reynolds formerly of Edentenny. Both Liam McGovern and Colm Reynolds played football with Seán O’Heslins. Best wishes to both lads, as both are still in contention in their respective competitions.
Fixtures
Division
5 game against Mohill on Friday at 8.15 in Mohill. Senior Division 1
game in Páirc Naomh Muire on Saturday at 6.30. Division 4 game in Páirc
Sheáin Uí Eislin on Sunday at 2.00pm
Underage Fixtures
Oughteragh Gaels play Glencar/Manorhamilton in the Minor Championship tonight Wednesday at 7.00 in Aughnasheelin. Under 14 boys play Glencar/Manorhamilton on Friday at 7.00 in Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin.
Seniors win over Gortletteragh
It was hard to believe that
Gortletteragh are at the bottom of Division 1. Up to Sunday we had
played six, won two, drew one and lost three. Against Kiltubrid and
Glencar/Manorhamilton we could have won, against Melvin Gaels we
should have won, and against Drumreilly we probably did win although
the result was a draw. However, on Sunday last we were very lucky to
win as Gortletteragh looked the best team we met so far in the seven
games. Only for two strokes of brilliance, one from Shane McWeeney
and the other from Liam Ferguson, both yielding goals, we would not
have won and we could not have complained. The first half was poor
and it was 0-2 apiece with about two minutes left in the first half.
Anthony McTague and Sean Murray got our points. Sean Murray got two
points in the last two minutes, one from a free and we led 0-4 to
0-2 at half time, a lead we hardly deserved.
The second half was much
better from both sides. Within two minutes of the restart
Gortletteragh levelled with two points, then Shane McWeeney who had
just come in as a sub, did a wonderful piece of sidestepping to
score a great goal and we were three up. Gortletteragh dominated
from there and got eight points while we got just two: from Shane
Murphy and Seán Murray from a free. Two glorious goal chances fell
to Gortletteragh, Philip Farrelly made a brilliant save from one and
the other went inches wide. If one of these had gone in we could be
fighting a relegation battle from now on. With minutes left, the
ball was in around the Gortletteragh square and Liam Ferguson got
possession and in a crowded goalmouth he somehow managed to find a
gap, and scored a goal he will remember for a long time. Cúl
iontach. It was a
critical score for both us and Gortletteragh, in different ways.
Liam Ferguson had a great game throughout and he, along with Matthew
Murphy, were our stars throughout the game on a day when the backs
played well and the forwards didn’t. The two points were ours and
a significant shift up
the League table. It ended 2-6 to 0-11.
Foireann: Philip Farrelly,
John McWeeney. Patrick McLoughlin, Matthew Murphy, Liam Ferguson
(1-0), Shane Ferguson, Wayne McKeon, Anton Arandelovic, Adrian
Smith, Ronan O’Rourke, David Duignan, Anthony McTague (0-1), Shane
Murphy (0-1), Ciaran Murray, Sean Murray (0-4 2f). Subs: Shane
McWeeney (1-0) for R O’Rourke, Jim McTague for S Murphy, James
McWeeney for A Smith.
Juniors
beat St Mary’s in Division 4.
Our junior A team are still
in the running for promotion after a big win over St Mary’s on
Friday night. They have one game to play against, against
Ballinaglera, and, if they win that, they are in joint second place
with Leitrim Gaels. However, that’s a story for another day. On
Friday they were very much on top from the start but struggled to
get scores in the first half. At half time it was 0-5 to 0-2 in our
favour with points from Anthony McTague, Diarmuid Keegan, Shane
Murphy, Gordon Hughes and Paul Prior (free).
St Mary’s didn’t score in the second half but it took
time for our scores to come. However, come they did, from Anthony
McTague, three from Paul Prior (two frees) and one from Shane
McWeeney. Then Anthony McTague scored a good goal to really finish
it. Neil Hughes made a big impact in attack when he came on and
scored two points and James McWeeney playing his first game in a
long time got a point when he came on. Fáilte ar ais a Shéamais!
It ended 1-13 to 0-2.
Foireann: Philip Farrelly,
Kevin O’Connor, Gavin Brennan, Matthew Murphy, Joe McTague, Shane
Ferguson, Ruairí Ó Suilleabháin, Adrian Smith, David Leyden,
Gordon Hughes (0-1), Paul Prior (0-4 2f), Anthony McTague (1-2),
Shane McWeeney 0-1), Diarmuid Keegan (0-1), Shane Murphy (0-1).
Subs: Ronan O’Rourke for G Hughes, Neill Hughes (0-2) for S
McWeeney, James McWeeney (0-1) for S Murphy and Stephen Beirne for D
Keegan.
Juniors
lose to Gortletteragh in Division 5
If our seniors were lucky to
beat Gortletteragh, the opposite was the case for our Juniors on
Sunday. We were badly short, with just the bare fifteen for this
match. However, they played quite well and were 5 points up at one
stage, but Gortletteragh finished better and won by 2-12 to 1-16.
Foireann: Denis Dolan,
Francis Dolan, Ruairí Ó Suilleabháin, Joseph McTague, Alan Prior,
Diarmuid Keegan, Cormac Ó Suilleabháin, Paul Prior (0-3 1f),
Stephen Beirne, Shane McWeeney, Adrian Murphy (1-3), Seán McCartin
(0-1f), Tommy McCormack (0-1), Adrian Gallogly (0-4), Daryl
McFarland (1-0).
Leitrim
Ladies win Shield Final
Leitrim Under 14 ladies won
the All Ireland B Shield Final in a replay, beating Offaly 3-10 to
2-2. One of the stars of this win was Laura O’Dowd. Well done
Laura.
All Ireland Ladies match in
Park
Sligo
play Fermanagh in the All Ireland B Ladies Semi-Final in the Park on
tonight Wednesday at 7.00
Sean
O'Heslins Under 14 girls
The under 14 girls played home to
Mohill last Monday evening and it was a great game of football from
both sides. We were ahead for most of the game but in the second
half the Mohill girls took control and held on to win. It was
an important game for the Mohill side but our girls have already
made it through to the semi final stages of the under 14 league.
The girls have a big task ahead of them when they face St Joseph's
in the Semi Final. A date, time and Venue is yet to be decided.
So Please keep on eye on the club notes for when this game will take
place.
Team Panel: Aoibheann Boyle, Leighann Flynn, Sarah Beth Reilly, Lisa
McGuire, Emma Toolan, Laura Creaven, Siobhan McTague, Laura O'Dowd,
Niamh Flynn (Capt) Ellen Wrynn, Aoibheann Flynn, Róisín McHugh,
Eilís O'Dowd, Shaylyn Gilheaney Meabh Gleeson and Emma McGovern
Under 12 and Under 14 girls training on Wednesday @ 6pm and can we
please have all underage out at training. Junior Minor and Under 16
girls training every Tuesday and Thursday @ 7pm and it's important
that we a have all players out now with the championship not that
far away.
The Sean O'Heslins Ladies and everyone involved with the ladies
section wishes Aine Martin all the best as she heads as a volunteer
to a School in Uganda for 5 weeks.
The Ladies wish to thank everyone who support our Annual church gate
collection.
Under 14s boys lose
Dromahair
beat our under 14s in the Championship last Friday
Training
on Second Pitch
Even though it is summer, it
is better if all training is done on the second pitch, or on the
training area. Also, warm-ups should be done on the training area or
second pitch. Mentors in charge of teams should instruct visiting
teams, to go to the second pitch or training area, otherwise they
will automatically head straight to the main pitch all the time. It
is best if team mentors are told this when they arrive, rather than
have to be asked to move later.
Get well wishes
Best
wishes to Veron Dolan, Glen Dara, who was in hospital recently.
Lotto
Ní raibh aon buaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn sa Commercial. Pota Óir €7,400. House Prizes: Winner of €40 for those present on last Monday night: Noel Sweeney. Winner of Bottle of Whiskey sponsored by Bobby Joe’s: Margie McLoughlin. €40 an duine: Francis Dolan, Anvil Court, John McWeeney, Longstone, Ciaran McNulty, Gortletteragh, Padraig Seosamh Mac an Phríora, Leath Ard, Mickie Flanagan, Drumarigna. Uimhreacha: 34152760
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Iuil 2009
Fixtures
On
Friday evening we play St Mary’s in Páirc Naomh Muire, at 8.15.
On Sunday our seniors play Gortletteragh in Páirc Sheáin Uí
Eislin in the Division 1 league at 1.30. This is followed by
Division 5 v Gortletteragh at 3.00
Underage Fixtures
Oughteragh
Gaels play St Manachan’s in the Minor Championship on Wednesday at
7.00 in Mohill. On Friday the under 14s play Dromahair in Dromahair
at 7.00
Seniors win over Dromahair in
Shield
In
a very competitive game we just shaded it in Dromahair on Sunday. On
a wet day in difficult conditions, it was very competitive and well
contested the value of those Shield games. We started well and were
0-4 to 0-1 up early on with points from Jim McTague, Anton
Arandelovic and two from Seán Murray, one a free. Then Dromahair
dominated and it was level at half time, (0-5) each, with one other
point coming from Seán Murray. We were luck enough to be level as
Denis Dolan made a great save late in the half. While David Duignan
got our first score of the second half, Dromahair got the next three
and were two ahead by two points. As the rain fell in bucket fulls,
we seemed to do best in the conditions and we got five points
without any from Dromahair in the final ten minutes. David Duignan
got two; one from a free, Adrian, Smith, Seán Murray and Brian
Cafferty got the others with Brian’s being an exceptional one. It
ended 0-11 to 0-8. We have one game to play in the shield, against
Ballinaglera.
Foireann:
Denis Dolan, John McWeeney, Patrick McLoughlin, Matthew Murphy, Jim
McTague (0-1), Shane Ferguson, Liam Ferguson, Anton Arandelovic
(0-1), Adrian smith (0-1), Ronan O’Rourke, David Duignan (0-3,1f),
Anthony McTague, Shane Murphy, Ciaran Murray, Seán Murray (0-4 1f).
Sub Brian Cafferty (0-1) for Jim McTague.
Juniors
Beat Dromahair
Our
Juniors had a good win over Dromahair, who were two points ahead of
us on the Division 4 table going into Friday’s game. It was a
close match and hard-won. At half-time it was level pegging at 0-5
apiece. In the second half Dromahair got on top and got a goal and a
point to lead by 4 at one stage. Two great saves from Denis Dolan in
quick succession saved us from being a beaten team at this stage.
Then some excellent points from Shane Murphy, Paul Prior, Ronan
O’Rourke and Adrian Gallogly gradually got us into the lead. Once
we got our noses ahead Paul Prior and Shane Murphy finished a few
excellent points to leave it 0-15 to 1-8 at the end. We have two
games left to play in this division and could yet figure in a
play-off, depending on other results. Ironically, Kiltubrid top the
Division and are already in the final and the only game the lost was
to Seán O’Heslins. The wonder of the division is how did we lose
to Aughavas.
Foireann:
Denis Dolan, Kevin O’Connor, Gavin Brennan, Philip Murphy, Matthew
Murphy, Ruairí Ó Suilleabháin, David Leyden, Brian Cafferty,
Adrian Smith, Ronan O’Rourke (0-2), Paul Prior (0-7), Anthony
McTague (0-1), Shane McWeeney, Adrian Gallogly (0-1), Shane Murphy
(0-4). Subs: Shane Ferguson for D Leyden, Joe McTague for Shane
McWeeney
Under 14 Championship
Our
under 14s made had a losing start to their championship campaign
after winning the Division 1 League. This was a game where soft
goals were the order of the day, but it was a wet evening with a
slippery ball and that was a contributory factor. The Ballinamore
lads started the game poorly and were eight points behind at one
stage. However they staged a good recovery only to be hit by a soft
goal again. At half time it was 2-4 to 0-6 in favour of Annaduff. In
the second half Billy Williams hit a goal to give the Ballinamore
lads renewed hope and with a point from Niall McGovern there was
only one point in it. It was looking good at this stage but then
there were a couple of missed frees, indeed throughout the hour a
lot of chances were missed. Annaduff got two goals at this stage,
one a good one and one of the soft variety, and that really finished
O’Heslins. It ended 4-9 to 2-8. Niall McGovern was the star of the
O’Heslins side coring 1-2 from half back. The score didn’t do
justice to O’Heslins and on another day the result could be
different.
Foireann:
Fergal Curran, Brian Leyden, Anthony Maguire, Evan Moran King, Cian
McHugh, Brian Banks, Niall McGovern (1-2), Dean McGovern, Conor
Moran, Patrick Connaughton, Billy Williams (1-1), Donal feely, Peter
Reynolds (0-1), Luke Murphy (0-2), Cian McCaffrey (0-2). Subs used:
Conor Maxwell, Mark O’Reilly, Darragh Murphy.
Minor Championship
Oughteragh
Gaels played out a low-scoring draw on Thursday night in
Aughawillan. It was a very wet evening, which ruined the game and
probably contributed to the low scoring. At half time it was 0-2
apiece with Oughteragh Gaels getting two points from frees by Shane
McWeeney and Shane Moran. The second half went a long way without a
score before Conor McTague got our only point from play during the
hour. Then Garadice Gaels got two points to lead by one. With little
time remaining Shane Moran pointed a free to level the match at 0-4
apiece. There were a lot of missed chances with Garadice Gaels
missing the most but a draw was a satisfactory result in what was a
poor game. Two years ago Drumreilly won the under 16 championship so
this was a good result for Oughteragh Gaels.
Foireann:
Colm McGirl (A), John Fanning (B), Sean McWeeney (A), Joe Earley
(A), Kevin Gallagher (A), Matthew Murphy (B), Éamon Walsh (B),
Conor McTague (B), (0-1) Keith Boyle (A), Mark McGrory (B), Shane
McWeeney (B) (0-1), Andrew Burns (B), Brian Beirne (B), Shane Moran
(B) (0-2), James Gallagher (A). Subs: Eoin McHugh (B) for J Fanning,
Stephen McTague (B) for A Burns.
Under
14 girls
The under 14 girls have reached the semi final of the under 14
league for the first time ever. They have won against teams
such as Glenfarne, Manorhamilton, Carrick and drawing to
Cloone and just one defeat to St Joseph’s who we play this
Thursday 9th July in the semi final. The girls have given a great
display of football in every game they have played so far. We
have a very committed underage team this year and they hope to go
the whole way in this competition and we need all the support we can
get to help the girls go that bit further.
Please check fixture for game Thursday for time & venue and
please come along and support the girls.
Under 14 team panel:
Aoibheann Boyle, Laura Creaven, Siobhan McTague, Sarah Beth
Reilly, Aideen McGourty, Emma Toolan, Laura O'Dowd, Niamh Flynn (Capt)
Méabh Gleeson, Aoibheann Flynn, Leighann Flynn, Ellen Wrynn, Róisín
McHugh, Shaylyn Gilheaney, Lisa McGuire & Elish O'Dowd.
Training on Second Pitch
Even though it is summer, it
is better if all training is done on the second pitch, or on the
training area. Also, warm-ups should be done on the training area or
second pitch. Mentors in charge of teams should instruct visiting
teams, to go to the second pitch or training area, otherwise they
will automatically head straight to the main pitch all the time. It
is best if team mentors are told this when they arrive, rather than
have to be asked to move later.
Under 12 Girls
Our under 12s have played a total of 2 games to-date and won
both games by beating Dromahair and Annaduff. Both games had a lot
of high scoring for just 40 minutes of football. We have a
great under 12 girls team and they have also given great
displays of football. This young team have a lot of potential and
will soon be stars for the future. Kate Reynolds played in
goals for the first 2 games and gave a great display with some
great saves and also with her fine kick outs which found
her own team mates at all times which is important and she
plays an important role within the team.
We have a great back line made up by Lisa McGuire, Cait Connaughton,
Leighann Flynn who have all shown great display of defending and
covering their back line very well. In midfield we have both
Eilish O'Dowd and Róisín McHugh who both shown great
leadership there and work very well together. Then in the
forward line we have Emma McGovern who will be a footballer to
watch out for in the future who has great skill both on and off the
ball and has a great foot for scoring. Also in the forward
line you have Francis Farry who never gives up and will keep
going right through to the end and has great determination. Grace
Wrynn also played a great game and shows great determination as
well. We also had fine displays of football by Margo who
has just joined us this year who came from France
and is picking up the Gaelic football very well and enjoys the
sport. Niamh McGourty and Leah Mullaney both played some
lovely football and also have a bright future in football.
The last 3 games in
the under 12s competition are all home games for Sean O'Heslins so
please check fixture and come along and support this young and
talent team.
Junior Ladies
The Junior Ladies played their last game of the League on Sunday
away to Annaduff which turned out to be a great game of football by
both sides. Annaduff started off the better team in the first
half and led by 4 pts at half time. The second half turned out
to be a great display by both teams again and it saw
Ballinamore Sean O'Heslins take the lead on a few occasions but
were just unlucky to loose out by 2pts but it was a game, which
could of went either way. Well done to Annaduff and we wish them the
best in the league.
Team Panel: Carol O'Connor, Michelle Fanning, Claire Fanning,
Gillian Leyden, Lynda Harte, Katie Duignan, Sarah McLoughlin,
Ciara O'Dowd, Deborah Gilheaney, Emma O'Dell, Maeve Murphy, Aisling
Flaherty, Aoife Smith, Carmel McCartin, Róisín McTague, Catherine
Toolan, Sarah Beth Reilly, Ciara McTague, Aoibheann Curran, Aisling
Duignan, Leighann Gallagher, Brid McCormack, Ciara Martin, Orla
McWeeney, Kirby Gilgunn, Meabh Gleeson, Ellen Wrynn, Megan O'Connor,
Siobhan McGovern, Niamh Flynn, Laura Creaven, Siobhan McTague,
Aoibheann Flynn and Alison Gray
We had some wins and some defeats in the league but overall we
showed some great display of football. We will now concentrate
hard on the championship and we hope we can succeed in that.
Please keep an eye out in the local paper and club notes for time
& venue for Championship game and we hope we will get as many
people out to support us. Thanks to everyone who have travel both
home and away to support us so far and we hope you continue to
support us throughout the championship. The under 16s and Minor have
yet to start up so there will be a lot more football still to
be played.
Lotto
Ní raibh aon buaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Bobby Joes. Pota Óir €7,300. House Prizes: Winner of €40 for those present on last Monday night: Edel Farrelly, Ardrum. Winner of Bottle of Whiskey sponsored by Ciaran Smith: John Ryan, Castleroggy. €40 an duine: John Gilheany, Kiltymooden, P McLoughlin, Tarmon, Claire Fanning, Ardrum, Padraig Mac an Phrióra, Leath Ard, Kevin McIntyre, Corrachole. Uimhreacha: 26453710
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Serious
Fundraising Begins.
Work
on the Park is now complete and the big job now is to pay for it. A
massive task now confronts club officers, members and supporters.
Serious fundraising is now only beginning. The Finance Committee is
now concentrating on extending the scheme whereby people pledge
€10 a month by standing order to the club.
Can you contribute just €10
a month?
For
a number of years people have been giving €10 a month to the club
and some have been contributing €20 or more. We would like to
thank all of those contributors for keeping up the bank deductions.
We are now looking for 100 new people to contribute €10 a month.
We need the income badly as the cost of running the club, plus the
cost of bank repayments is enormous. We will be contacting people
over the next few days, but we would welcome hearing from people who
would like to contribute. Ballinamore has the finest GAA facilities
in the County and far beyond. Please help us pay for them now.
Fixtures
Division
4 game on Friday in Páirc Uí Eislin against Dromahair at 8.15.
Shield A game against Dromahair in Dromahair on Sunday at 1.30
Tyrone Manager Mickey Harte to
Present Medals
On
Friday last the 2008 Under 21 Championship medals were
presented to Oughteragh Gaels by Tyrone manager, Mickey Harte, at a
very enjoyable function in the Commercial.
The Sam Maguire and Tom Markham cups were both on display.
Under 14 Championship
First
game is against Annaduff on Friday at 7.00 in Páirc Uí Eislin
Minor Championship
First
round for Oughteragh Gaels may be on Thursday night in Aughawillan
against Garadice Gaels at 7.00. Check fixtures.
Hoodies and T-shirts
For
those who have ordered Hoodies or T-Shirts, these will be available
for collection in the Clubroom in the Park tonight Wednesday at
7.00. Payment with collection please. Some jackets, socks and togs
in club colours are also available for sale.
Slán leat Abdul
The
club members were sad to see Abdul Ahmed and his family depart for
Ballyhanus last Friday. Abdul, who has played for the club at all
underage levels and is currently one of our under 16 stars, will
continue to play for the club in the Under 16 championship.
Stewarts wanted
The
club would like to have in place a list of about 30 people who would
be available for general stewarding in the Park in the event of us
getting club championship games this summer. If you would like to
help please ring or text Alan Banks at 086 8201001.
Cian Reynolds in Leinster Final
A few weeks ago we mentioned that Cian Reynolds, a son of Colm Reynolds from Edentenny was on the Kildare minor team this year. Well, Kildare have now progressed to the Leinster Final where they will play Dublin,. Last weekend Kildare beat Meath by a point. Cian was corner forward and scored a point. Well done Cian.
Lotto
Ní raibh aon buaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Smyths Siopa Ól. Pota Óir €7,200. House Prizes: Winner of €40 for those present on last Monday night: Bridget J Dilleen, Galway. Winner of Bottle of Whiskey sponsored by Gay Prior: Edel Farrelly, Ardrum. €40 an duine: Emer and Paddy McLoughlin, Fenagh Beg, Mike Martin c/o Priors, Niamh Nic Gabhann, Glennan beg, Myles McKeon, Cammagh, Martin Conway, Aughnasheelin. Uimhreacha: 42516037
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Meitheamh 2009
Tyrone Manager Mickey Harte to
Present Medals
On
next Friday 26th June the 2008 Under 21 Championship medals
will be presented to the Oughteragh Gaels team by Tyrone Senior
Manager Mickey Harte at 8pm in the Commercial Hotel. Sam
Maguire will also be in attendance. As the 2009 Minor
Championship begins on Wednesday 1st July with an away game to
Garadice Gaels this should be a good night for all concerned with
Oughteragh Gaels. This will be a big occasion and all are
welcome.
Great win for Schools in 15 a
side final
The Boys school had a
dramatic win in the Schools Final last Wednesday. It was an amazing
game with Mohill ahead for most of the match and deservedly so.
Indeed the Ballinamore lads, for once, didn’t play well at all
until fortune favoured them in the final minutes. It was 1-3 to 0-2
at half time with the breeze behind Ballinamore for the second half.
However, it was Mohill who dominated and they led by six points with
five minutes to go. Then two dramatic goals and a point came out of
the blue. Peter Reynolds got the first goal and Dean McGovern got
the second one. It
was an extraordinary finish and one the boys will never forget. One
had to have sympathy for the Mohill lads who were almost there, but
five minutes changed all. Well done to both teams for providing such
drama.
Foireann: Fergal Curran,
James Hamill, Brian Leyden, Killian Doonan, Niall Adams, Niall
McGovern, Mark O`Reilly, Dean McGovern (1-1),
Donal Feely (Capt), Oisín McCaffrey (0-1),
Ronan Maxwell (0-1), Patrick Connaughton, Dara Reynolds,
Peter Reynolds (1-2), Daragh Murphy. Subs: Darren Maxwell, Archie
Williams, Cian Hudson, Cormac McNiffe, Damien Creaven, Mark Maguire,
Jamie Sweeney, Adam Goldrick.
Fixtures
Shield
A game against Dromahair on Sunday at 1.30 in Dromahair. Followed by
Division 4 against Dromahair at 3.00.
Seniors Lose shield to
Bornacoola
Our seniors lost heavily to Bornacoola on Friday night. We were short a
lot of players but it was still a bad display and out of character
with all of our senior games so far this year. We were down 1-10 to
0-6 at half time and while things did improve a bit in the second
half it ended 2-14 to 0-10.
Foireann: Philip Farrelly, Philip Murphy, Paul McLoughlin, Matthew
Murphy, Anthony McTague, Shane Ferguson, Kevin O’Connor, Wayne
McKeon (0-2f), Anton Arandelovic (0-1), David Leyden (0-1), Ronan
O’Rourke (0-2), Conor McTague (0-1), Brian Cafferty (0-2), Adrian
Smith, Shane Murphy (0-1). Subs used: Gordon Hughes, Seán McCartin
Junior have good win over
Melvin Gaels in Division 4
Our
Junior A team had a good win over Melvin Gaels on Saturday. It was a
close game all the way with very little between the teams for most
of the game. In the second half we had a few chances to go that bit
extra in front, but Anthony McTague was inches wide and another
chance hit the crossbar. Then with four minutes left David Leyden
came up from corner back to finish a good goal which killed off the
Melvin Gaels challenge. It finished 1-10 to 0-7.
Foireann:
Denis Dolan, David Leyden (1-0), Gavin Brennan, Ruairí Ó Suilleabháin,
Niall Hughes, Shane Ferguson, Philip Murphy, Adrian Smith, Brian
Cafferty (0-1), Ronan O’Rourke (0-1), Paul Prior (0-1), Anthony
McTague (0-2), Shane Murphy, Adrian Gallogly (0-1), Shane McWeeney
(0-4). Subs: Conor McTague for R O’Rourke, Diarmuid Keegan for A
Gallogly.
Juniors beat Kiltubrid in
Division 5
Our
Junior B team had a good win over Kiltubrid, a team that were above
them in this division. Two punched goals, one in each half were
crucial in this win, which was comprehensive in the finish. Adrian
Gallogly punched a goal from the edge of the square when the game
was very close in the first half. As a result we led by 1-8 to 0-7
at half time. We were struggling to get
further ahead in the second half, but two wonderful pointed
50s from Paul Prior within a minute of each other gave us a great
lift. Diarmuid Keegan finished it with a great punched goal. It
ended 2-17 to 0-9. Good to see Peter Dolan back and his first game
in well over a year. He got three good points. Good points also came
from Paul Prior, Diarmuid Keegan and Seán McCartin.
Foireann:
Denis Dolan, Francis Dolan, Gavin Brennan, Joe McTague, Alan Prior,
Ruairí Ó Suilleabháin, Cormac Ó Suilleabháin, Peter Reynolds
(0-1), Paul Prior (0-5 2 f), David Earley (0-1), Diarmuid Keegan
(1-2), Seán McCartin (0-4), Daryl McFarland, Adrian Gallogly (1-1),
Peter Dolan (0-3). Subs: Neil Hughes for D McFarland, Éamon Walsh
for D Earley
U14 Football
Our
U14's played a challenge on Sunday evening last against Drumreilly
in the Park. Despite losing the game it was an important part
of our preparations for the U14 Championship which begins on
Friday 3rd July. We hope the Drumreilly player who sustained
an injury during the match makes a speedy recovery.
U12 Football
The
second round of the U12 blitz will be on Monday 29th June away to
Dromahair at 7pm.
DVD
The club history on DVD has been the talk of the town since it was launched at the opening of the pitch. It is an outstanding production and is a must for anyone interested in the club. It would also be a great present for anyone living away from the club area. Copies are available in Philip Murphy’s, Smyths Siopa Bronntanas, Beirne’s Filling station, Kavanagh’s Shop, Priors Pub, Smyths Siopa Ól and Genealogy centre.
Steps to take when you incur an injury
- Immediately notify Paddy O’Connor of the injury, straight after training or the match has needed.
- You MUST attend a doctor to obtain a cert stating injury details, regardless of how serious you deem the injury to be.
- A doctor will direct what course of action to take with the injury
- If you require Physio, you must contact Paddy with the details of same. You will be required to fill out a form at this stage.
- IMPORTANT – if you do not follow the above steps correctly – the club cannot guarantee that your bills will be covered for any injuries
- It is up to every player to make sure they keep Paddy notified, once he is kept up to date with details of injuries, there is no problem reimbursing players for costs incurred.
- Any underage player, ( parent or guardian ) must notify their team manager who will in turn notify Paddy.
Any queries contact Paddy O’Connor on 087-9528944
Pitch Perimetre Signage
The club would like to acknowledge the generosity of those who sponsored Pitch Signs around the perimeter of our new field. In these uncertain times, we appreciate the strains placed on businesses, but the companies and individuals below were kind enough to support us and we thank them very much. We hope that the adverts will bring some custom their way in the months and years ahead. See full list below. Mile Buiochas !
Anyone else interested in purchasing a Pitch sign should contact Ruairi Sullivan on 087-2488875.
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AMTV |
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Ashwood Veterinary Centre |
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B & T Hygiene Supplies |
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Ballinamore Credit Union |
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Ballinamore Tidy Towns |
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Breffni Oil, Killeshandra |
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Cannaboe Confectionary |
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Cara Pharmacy |
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Conor Ferguson, Plumbing & Heating |
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Crossan Electrical, Longford |
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Dolphins Garage |
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Duignan Photo Video |
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Gordon Hughes |
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Hughes & Associates |
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John Kavanagh Electrical Contractor |
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Lawrences Bar |
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Leitrim Genealogy Centre |
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Leitrim Guttering |
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Manhattan Take-away |
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Maxwell Environmental Consultants |
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McHughs Meats |
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Newtowngore Engineering |
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O'Rourkes Office Supplies |
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PJ Reynolds Hardware |
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Prior's @ High St. |
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Prunty Pitches |
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Serla Print |
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Smiths Monumentals |
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Smyths Siopa Ol |
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Tesco Ireland |
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The Commercial Hotel |
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The Nature Trail |
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Wrynns Bus Hire |
Best Wishes
Best wishes to Dan Gallogly, Cathaoirleach of Coiste na nÓg, who was in hospital recently.
Volunteers needed for cleaning
Many
thanks to those who have volunteered for cleaning work in the
Dressingrooms etc. We still need more help. We should have said that
men are equally welcome and we will be needing help for outdoor work
like at strimming, spraying weeds etc also.
Please contact Brid Sullivan if you can help. Phone 9644227.
Rota on notice board inside main door.
Missing Property
There
is a pile of clothing items left in the dressingrooms after the past
few weeks. Please check if you are missing anything as we will be
disposing of them in the clothes bank in two weeks if not claimed.
Finance Committee Meeting
The
will be a meeting of the Finance Committee on this Thursday in the
Park at 9.30pm
Lotto
Ní raibh aon buaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Priors. Pota Óir €7,100. House Prizes: Winner of €40 for those present on last Monday night: Sean O Suilleabháin. Winner of Bottle of Whiskey sponsored by David McCabe: Padraig Seosamh MacLochlainn. €40 an duine: Louise Brennan, Josie Cryan, Kiltymooden, Mona Creamer, Lahard, Cian Ó Suilleabháin, Athlone, Shane Harte, Lahard Uimhreacha: 57143260
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Fixtures
Shield
A game against Bornacoola on Friday at 8.15 in . Division 4 on
Saturday against Melvin Gaels at 6.30. Division 5 game against
Kiltubrid on Sunday at 2.00. All of these games in Páirc Sheáin Uí
Eislin
Seniors Draw with Drumreilly
Our
seniors played out a thrilling draw with Drumreilly on Sunday last.
Despite a bad start when we conceded a goal within 30 seconds, we
came back to level by half time at 0-9 to 1-6. Twice in the second
half we went two points ahead and indeed may have gone three points
ahead. The big talking point after the game was one disputed point
to Ballinamore which was disallowed although the general
consensus was that it was a point. That would effectively have won
the game for us. However a draw was a good result given that we were
missing so many players through injury. There were some outstanding
displays and indeed everyone played their part.
We
got exceptional scores from Anton Arandelovic, Sean Murray and Ronan
O’Rourke in particular and sixteen points, with only three from frees, was a good return. The final score was O’Heslins
0-16 Drumreilly 1-13.
Foireann:
Philip Farrelly, Liam Ferguson, Patrick McLoughlin, Philip Murphy,
Anthony McTague, Shane Ferguson, David Duignan (0-1), Anton
Arandelovic (0-4), Paul McLoughlin, Brian Cafferty, Wayne McKeon
(0-3), Ronan O’Rourke (0-2), Shane Murphy (0-1), Adrian Smith,
Sean Murray (0-4). Subs: Kevin O’Connor for A McTague, Shane
McWeeney (0-1) for S Murphy.
Junior Lose to Drumreilly
There
are times when the best team loses and this was one of them. The
score line often tells a tale and 0-11 to 3-3 tells at least half
the story. However, all three goals for Drumreilly were equally
fortunate or unfortunate depending on which side you come from.
Misfortune struck goalie Michael Dolan for two of them and a
collision between two players led to the other. However, it took a
Drumreilly player to be in the right place each time but really they
were gifts. It must be said that Michael had made a great save
earlier in the second half. At half time it was 0-5 to 0-2 in our
favour. With about ten minutes left it was 0-9 to 0-2 and we were
coasting. Then disaster struck, not once but three times. It was too
late to recover. We had been playing well and all of our eleven
points came from play. Joe McTague, playing at left half back had an
exceptional game and it isn’t often you see a half back scoring
three points from play. Neil Hughes on the other wing got a great
point too.
Foireann:
Michael Dolan, Francis Dolan, Gavin Brennan, Denis Dolan, Neil
Hughes (0-1), Ruairí Ó Suilleabháin, Joe McTague (0-3), Paul
Prior, Éamon Walsh, Shane McWeeney (0-1), Diarmuid Keegan (0-2),
Adrian Murphy (0-2), Tommy McCormack (0-1), Adrian Gallogly, Sean
McCartin (0-1). Subs: Daryl McFarland for T McCormack, Peter
Reynolds for P Prior, David Leyden for G Brennan.
Schools Final
Ballinamore
Boys NS are in the 15 a aside final tonight Wednesday in Páirc Seán
at 7.00 against Mohill
Volunteers needed for cleaning
Many
thanks to those who have volunteered for cleaning work in the
Dressingrooms etc. We still need more help. We should have said that
men are equally welcome and we will be needing help for outdoor work
like at strimming, spraying weeds etc also.
Please contact Brid Sullivan if you can help. Phone 9644227.
Rota on notice board inside main door.
Missing Property
There
are a pile of clothing items left in the dressingrooms after the
past few weeks. Please check if you are missing anything as we will
be disposing of them in the clothes bank in two weeks if not
claimed.
Lotto
Ní
raibh aon buaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan. Lotto ar an Luan seo
chugainn sa Poor Scholar. Pota Óir €7,000. House Prizes: Winner
of €40 for those present on last Monday night: Margaret McKeon.
Winner of €30 sponsored by Frank Flynn: Noel Sweeney. €40 an
duine: Maria O’Connor, Killaneen, Karina and Clíona McHugh,
Killaneen, Bernard McCartin, Gubbs, Alan Prior, Galway, Brid
Sullivan, Aghadark. . Uimhreacha:
21365740
The
Anniversary Cycle on 23 May 2009
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The
following cyclists completed the route from Dromod to
Ballinamore and have returned their sponsorship cards. Thank
you all very much |
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Dalton,
Alex |
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Darcy,
John High St, |
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Dolan,
Mark |
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Donohoe,
Mary |
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Duignan,
Michael |
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Fanning,
Clare |
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Flynn,
Gabrielle |
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Gallogly,
Adrian |
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Gilheany,
Cara |
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Harte,
Linda |
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Harte,
Shane |
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Honeyman,
Ollie |
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Martin,
Diarmuid |
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McCaffrey,
Diarmuid |
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McHugh,
Philip |
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McHugh,
Raymond |
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McKeon,
Olivia |
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McLoughlin,
P.J |
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McLoughlin,
Sarah |
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Moran,
Garrett |
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Murphy,
Adrian |
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Murphy,
Joe Snr |
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Murphy,
Kevin |
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Murphy,
Leigh |
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O
Dowd Sheila |
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O
Suilleabhain Brid |
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O
Suilleabhain Cormac |
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O
Suilleabhain Sean |
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Prior,
Ann (Gays) |
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Prior,
John |
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Prior,
Paddy |
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Quinn,
Michael |
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Reynolds,
Gerry |
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Sullivan,
Ruairi |
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Sweeney,
Brendan |
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Sweeney,
Dermot |
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The following collected sponsorship towards the event
which made the event very successful
. |
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Philip
Farrelly |
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Brendan
Burns |
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Cyril
Smith |
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Kevin
Murphy |
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Peter
Reynolds |
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Andy
Duffy |
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Tommy
Moran |
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Kavanagh’s
Shop |
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Murphy’s
Shop, St Bridget’s Street |
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Adrian
Smith |
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Anne
& Gay Prior |
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Columba
Cryan |
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Scéalta na Seachtaine -
8 Meitheamh 2009
Fixtures
Seniors
play Drumreilly in the League on Sunday at 1.30 in Páirc Sheáin Uí
Eislin. Followed by Division 5 game also against Drumreilly at 3.00
Ballinamore
connections with Celbridge, Co Kildare.
Among
the people who attended the DVD launch in Priors recently was
Michael McNiffe, formerly from Church St, who now resides in
Celbridge Co Kildare where he is involved with the local GAA club.
We were delighted to hear that Michael manages the Celbridge Ladies
U-14 Football team. Kildare are hosting Football Feile this
year and Celbridge are hosting teams from Cavan, Sligo and Wexford.
Michael’s daughter,
Sarah, plays both
Ladies Football and Camogie with Celbridge
She is Captain of Celbridge Ladies U-14 Team who were beaten in
county final this year. She also plays on Ladies U-16 Football team,
Full forward or Goalkeeper and this team won this year’s
county final. She also
plays camogie at club level for U-14 and U-16 teams and they won
both county finals. This year Sarah has played on three Kildare
County teams. She was Full Forward on Kildare Ladies U-14 Football
Team, beaten by Meath in Leinster Semi-final.
Sarah also plays on Kildare Camogie U-14 Team
beaten by Westmeath in Leinster Semi-Final and she played in
Goals for Kildare Camogie U-16 Team ( beaten by Wexford in Leinster
Semi-final ). Well done Sarah and good to see another former
Cannaboe man involved in the GAA elsewhere.
Volunteers needed for cleaning
We
got great help in the weeks up to the opening of our new pitch and
facilities at Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin. Now that the new complex is
open and functioning the next thing is to keep it clean and tidy. We
need ladies to help with cleaning the inside rooms, dressingrooms,
etc on a regular basis. If we have a team of helpers it will ease
the load. Please contact Brid Sullivan if you are willing to help.
Phone 9644227
Lotto
Ní raibh aon buaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn sa Poor Scholar. Pota Óir €6,900. Winner of €40 for those present on last Monday night: Brid Sullivan: Buidéal Uisce beatha ó Liam McGirl: Seán Scollan. €40 an duine: Audrey Harte c/o John Harte. Helen Sweeney, Brid Sullivan, Seán Mac Con Dubh, Lucy Dolan, Callowhill . Uimhreacha: 52360714
Scéalta na Seachtaine -
1 Meitheamh 2009
Division 4 team lose
On Sat eve last we played Aughavas in a Div 4 match in Aughavas with a depleted squad and despite the fact that the opposition had a number of Senior Championship medal winners in their team we only lost by 2 points. Paul Prior was on fine form with his placed balls kicking three 45`s and scoring a penalty and Philip Farrelly had a rare foray out field partnering Adrian Smith in midfield. Final Score Aughavas 0-14 Ballinamore Sean O`Heslins 1-9 Team and Scorers: Denis Dolan, Fred Walsh, Gavin Brennan, Francis Dolan, Shane Murphy, Shane Ferguson, Philip Murphy, Philip Farrelly, Adrian Smith(0-1), Adrian Murphy, Paul Prior(1-4), Shane McWeeney(0-2), Tommy McCormack, Peter Reynolds(0-1), Sean McCartin(0-1). Sub Daryl McFarland for T. McCormack.
Division
5 team draw
On Sun morning we took
the field again at home against Allen Gaels with just 15 players on
duty and managed to snatch a draw at the death with a last minute
goal from Adrian Murphy. Paul Prior was on target again from the 45
mark scoring a goal this time. Joe Murphy sustained an ankle injury
and had to be replaced by Eamon Walsh. Score Ballinamore Sean
O`Heslins 2-9 Allen Gaels 2-9 Team and Scorers: Michael Dolan,
Francis Dolan, Gavin Brennan, Alan Prior, Neil Hughes, Diarmuid
Keegan(0-1), Cormac O`Suilleabhain, Joe Murphy, Paul Prior, Shane
McWeeney, Adrian Murphy, Sean McCartin, Tommy McCormack, Peter
Reynolds, Daryl McFarland. Sub Eamon Walsh for Joe Murphy
Give
Blood !
Blood Bank visits the
Community Centre Ballinamore next Mon evening 8th June
from 3.00pm to 4.45pm and from 7.00pm to 9.30pm. Anyone aged between
18 and 67 should make an effort to turn up and donate Blood.
DVD History
There
has been great interest in the clubs DVD history. It is on sale in
the following outlets: Murphy’s Newsagents, Smyths Siopa
Bronntanas, Kavanagh’s, Smyth’s Siopa Ól, Priors, Seamus Beirne
Edentenny and Genealogy Centre. The DVD costs €25 and €30 by
post. If you wish to obtain a copy by post please send €30 to Brid
Sullivan, Aghadark, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim.
Fixtures
Only
one definite fixture available at the moment, our Seniors play
Mohill in the park on Saturday evening in the division 1 league,
check fixtures list in the Leitrim Observer for time and venues of
other Junior games
Lotto
Ní raibh aon buaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i McGirls. Pota Óir €6,800. Winner of €40 for those present on last Monday night: Aindrias O Dubhthaigh: Special House Prize sponsored by Osman Costello: Tom Burns. €40 an duine: Christopher McNiffe, Heaveys of Tullyveela, Geraldine Prior, Dun na Bo, Brendan Burns, Lea Mullaney. Uimhreacha: 61370524
Scealta na Seachtaine 25 Bealtaine 2009
An Lá Mór - Páirc
Official Opening
It
was a day to savour as our wonderful new Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin
was officially opened on Sunday by Uachtarán, CLCG, Christy Cooney.
The whole weekend went clockwork and, fortunately the weather was
good too. There were great crowds on both Saturday and Sunday and we
are grateful to the neighbouring clubs who took part and the other
underage teams as well. Everybody was excited about the wonderful
developments at Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin and it is a great credit
to the current officers under Cathaoirleach Adrian MacGabhann and
the Chairman of the Park Development Committee, Tom Burns, in
particular who have worked for years to bring this job to
completion.
The
wonder of the past few weeks was the number of willing people who
just turned up each evening to offer their help. On Friday night
last there were over eighty people there working at a variety of
jobs. Then there were some people who were there everyday for the
past few weeks. The club is forever grateful to them. The Fear a Tí
for the weekend, Tomás O Moráin, who is also Chairman of the
Finance Committee, also did a wonderful job both on Saturday night
and on Sunday. In charge of catering, Anne Shanley, and her team of
helpers also did trojan work to feed the hundreds of people who had
to get teas and Brian Breen who was in charge of the outdoor
catering. Raymond McHugh had a busy time in charge of the shop.
PJ and Marge McLoughlin also controlled the ticket selling
for the half-time draw which was also a great success. Really it
would be impossible to thank everybody, ach míle buíochas do gach
duine, idir óg agus níos sine, a chabhraigh linn.
There are some photographs of the weekends activities under Pictures/Pictiuiri then Pitch/An Phairc and People/Daoine
Sponsored
Cycle
Forty-two people completed the cycle from Dromod to Ballinamore on
Saturday. This was a great turn-out considering the wet morning. It
was also a very successful fundraiser.
Well done to Brid Sullivan who was the originator and main
organiser of the event. The special prize for cycling the route and
having the sponsorship returned before Sunday was won by Ollie
Honeyman. Thank you to all who sponsored the cyclists, people who
loaned bicycles, Cyril Smith who transported them, the pit stop team
Padraig McKeon and Patrick McLoughlin and Paddy O Connor for health
and safety. If you havn’t returned your sponsorship money
try to do so by next week or the text messages will be
arriving again.
DVD History
The
DVD history is providing great entertainment, as people are
fascinated at the range of material available on the history of the
club. It is on sale in the following outlets: Murphy’s Newsagents,
Smyths Siopa Bronntanas, Kavanagh’s, Smyth’s Siopa Ól, Priors,
Seamus Beirne Edentenny and Genealogy Centre. The DVD costs €25
and €30 by post. If you wish to obtain a copy by post please send
€30 to Brid Sullivan, Aghadark, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim.
Thomas Galligan Cup Tournament
The inaugural Thomas
Galligan Memorial Tournament provided great entertainment. Seán
O’Heslins beat St Caillins in the first game and then beat
Aughnasheelin in the Semi-Final. Aughawillan beat Drumreilly in the
other semi-final. Seán O’Heslins beat Aughawillan by 2-6 to 1-5
in the Final. The team we had on duty in the final was: Philip
Farrelly, Philip Murphy, Patrick McLoughlin, Liam Ferguson, Jim
McTague, Shane Ferguson, John McWeeney, Ciaran Murray, Paul
McLoughlin, Brian Cafferty, Wayne McKeon, David Duignan, Ronan
O’Rourke, Anton Arandelovic, Sean Murray. Subs: Shane Murphy, Joe
Murphy, Shane McWeeney. The Thomas Galligan Trophy was presented to
captain, Johnny McWeeney by Betty Galligan on behalf of the Galligan
Family.
Copies of History available
A
few copies of Fr Dan Gallogly’s “Seán O’Heslins 1889 –
1994” are available and also copies of “Come on Cannaboe”
edited by Seán Ó Suilleabháin. Both cost €15 and can also be
ordered from Brid Sullivan.
Fixtures
Our second team play Aughavas away on Saturday at 6.30pm in the Division 4 league. Our Third team play Allen Gaels in the park on Sunday at 11am in the Division 5 league. Our U-12s play a challenge match next Monday at 7.30pm, also in the Park against Swanlinbar.
Leitrim v Roscommon
Tickets
for the Connacht Championship Match, Leitrim v Roscommon will be on
sale in Priors on Thursday night at 9pm.
Lotto
Ní raibh aon buaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Lawrences. Pota Óir €6,700. Winner of €40 for those present on last Monday night: Noel Sweeney: Special House Prize each sponsored by Jackies Bar: John Turbitt. €40 an duine: Paddy O’Connor, Canon Michael Kelly, Karina & Cliodhna McHugh, Killaneen, Aisling Quinn, Drumlonan, Sean McNiffe. Uimhreacha: 12735604
Scealta na Seachtaine 18 Bealtaine 2009
An Lá Mór - Páirc Ui Eislin Official Opening
One
of the greatest occasions in the history of the club is upon us. On
Saturday and Sunday next we celebrate 120 years of the GAA in
Ballinamore and Uachtarán Cumann Lúthchleas Gael, Christy Cooney,
will be here on Sunday to officially open the new Páirc Sheáin Uí
Eislin. There will be a whole series of games for all age groups
throughout Saturday and Sunday, details below.
Sponsored
Cycle
The big starting event on Saturday is the sponsored cycle from Dromod to
Ballinamore. About 40 people will be cycling the route on Saturday.
The starting point is the Bornacoola football pitch in Dromod, but
is up to each individual what time they want to start. It is planned
to have all cyclists finishing together in Ballinamore at 3.00pm
where Christy Cooney will be on hand at Páirc Uí Eislin to present
certificates to all who complete the course. The finishing time is
therefore more important than the starting time. In order to have
everyone finishing roughly at the same time we are asking those who
think they need longer than average to start earlier. The route
should take about an hour and a half for the person who has some
practice done, so a starting time of 1.30 should be sufficient. Some
will be faster than that and some will be slower. If the weather is
bad or windy it will take longer. If you think you need longer
please go to Dromod earlier and start earlier. We are asking
everyone to stop when they reach the Community Centre in Ballinamore
so that the whole group will finish the rest of the route through
the town together. All sponsorship must be returned to Brid Sullivan
by Friday evening.
Launch of DVD History
The
big event on Saturday night is the launch of the DVD which will take
place in Priors Lounge at 9.30. Uachtarán Christy Cooney will
perform the Launch. Everybody is welcome to come. The DVD promises
to be of great interest to anyone with an interest in the town and
club. Indeed, it is a social history of Ballinamore for the past 120
years. It deals with all aspects of the club: Football, Hurling,
Ladies Football, Scór, Officers, The Park, Underage football,
Schools etc. It features clips from games of the past, photographs,
and interviews with many people, and will be a truly great record of
the club’s history. It will have two and a half hours of wonderful
memories and is a must for all to see and hear. The DVD will be on
sale at the launch and will be on sale on Sunday in the following
outlets: Murphy’s Newsagents, Smyths Siopa Bronntanas,
Kavanagh’s, Smyth’s Siopa Ól, Priors and Genealogy Centre.
Thomas Galligan Cup Tournament
The
Thomas Galligan Memorial Cup will be the centerpiece of the Sunday
programme with teams from Seán O’Heslins, Aughawillan,
Drumreilly, Fenagh and Aughnasheelin taking part. The official
opening will be at 3.00
Events on Saturday
12.30 pm – 3.00 pm Sponsored
Anniversary cycle – Dromod to Ballinamore. 1.00 pm Fun
Games for U-8`s, U-10`s and U-12`s. 1.00 pm Skills
Competition for 12-18 year olds.1.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Refreshments served in Club Rooms.1.00 pm Under 8 Exhibition
match.1.30 pm Under 10 Exhibition match. 2.00 pm Under
12 Exhibition match. 2.30 pm Under 14 Hurling Exhibition
match. 3.00 pm Under 14 Girls Exhibition match. 9.30 pm
Launch of Club History DVD by GAA President, Christy Cooney in
Priors Lounge
Events on Sunday
12.30 pm Quarter Final of Thomas
Galligan Memorial Cup. 12.30 pm – 5.00 pm Refreshments
served in Club Rooms. 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm Novelty
children’s games
1.30 pm Semi Finals of Thomas Galligan Memorial Cup. 2.15 pm Ladies Football. Ballinamore Sean O’Heslins v Gortletteragh. 3.00 pm Official Opening of Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin by GAA President, Christy Cooney. 3.30 pm Final of Thomas Galligan Memorial Cup. 4.00 pm Half time draw. 4.45 pm Presentation of Thomas Galligan Memorial Cup
Club Flags for Sale
We
are asking all shops, houses etc to put out the flags or colours for
the weekend and the club has got special club flags for the
occasion. These flags have the club colours and crest and are
available for €15 each. Please contact Alan Banks if you would
like to get one.
Help needed this week
There
will be a lot of help needed on Friday especially and all who can
are asked to be there at 7.00pm. Please bring your own cleaning
tools or equipment. Anybody who can help on any night this week
please be there.
Juniors
draw with Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher
Our
juniors drew the Division 5 game against Glenfarne/ Kiltyclogher on
Sunday last. We led by 1-4 to 0-4 at half-time, but a bit of a
misunderstanding led to it being 1-4 to 0-5. David Keegan got two
good early points, Daryl McFarland and Seán McCartin got tow more
and Joseph Murphy finished the goal. We struggled in the second half
and went behind at one stage but Paul Prior, who came on as a late
sub saved us with two late points to level it at 1-7 to 0-10.
Foireann:
Denis Dolan, Francis Dolan, Gavin Brennan, Joe McTague, Neil Hughes,
Ruairí Ó Suilleabháin, Cormac Ó Suilleabháin, Joseph Murphy
(1-0), Freddie Walsh, Alan Prior, Adrian Murphy, David Earley, Daryl
McFarland (0-1), Diarmuid Keegan (0-3), Seán McCartin (0-1). Subs:
Adrian Gallogly for Adrian Murphy, Paul Prior (0-2) for Alan Prior.
Lotto
Ní raibh aon buaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Jackie’s. Pota Óir €6,600. Winner of €40 for those present on last Monday night: Tom Burns: €20 each sponsored by Terry and Agnes Shortt: Seán Mac Con Dubh and Miley McKeon. €40 an duine: Stephen Beirne, Ardrum, Breda McWeeney, Longstone, Fiona Reynolds, Aghadark, Pádraic Smyth, Corramahon, Alan Martin Rosóg (This was a Lotto-on-Line entry) Uimhreacha: 35621047
Scealta na Seachtaine 11Bealtaine 2009
The following are
details of the Programme of events for the weekend of 23-24 May.
Admission to the Park on both days is free. There will be a raffle
on the Sunday.
SAT 23 MAY
12.30 pm – 3.00 pm
Sponsored Anniversary cycle – Dromod to Ballinamore
1.00 pm Fun Games for
U-8`s, U-10`s and U-12`s
1.00 pm Skills
Competition for 12-18 year olds
1.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Refreshments served in Club Rooms
1.00 pm Under 8
Exhibition match
1.30 pm Under 10
Exhibition match
2.00 pm Under 12
Exhibition match
2.30 pm Under 14
Hurling Exhibition match
3.00 pm Under 14
Girls Exhibition match
9.30 pm Launch of
Club History DVD by GAA President, Christy Cooney in Priors
Lounge
SUN 24 MAY
12.30 pm Quarter
Final of Thomas Galligan Memorial Cup
12.30 pm – 5.00 pm
Refreshments served in Club Rooms
1.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Novelty children’s games
1.30 pm Semi Finals
of Thomas Galligan Memorial Cup
2.15 pm Ladies
Football. Ballinamore
Sean O’Heslins v Gortletteragh
2.50 pm Kiltubrid
Pipe Band
3.00 pm Official
Opening of Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin by GAA President, Christy
Cooney
3.30 pm Final of
Thomas Galligan Memorial Cup
4.00 pm Half time
draw
4.45 pm Presentation
of Thomas Galligan Memorial Cup
Meeting re Park Opening
A meeting of the Ballinamore
Sean O’Heslins GAA club will take place on this Wed evening 13th
May at 8pm upstairs in the Community Centre to discuss the Weekend
of the official opening on the 23rd and 24th.
Anyone who is interested in helping out in the organising of this
weekend please make an effort to come along. Catering, Stewarding
and the running of the various football and hurling games will be
discussed. Even if you can’t make the meeting please let the
following know if you are available to help out. Anne Shanley
(Catering), Tom Burns (Stewarding) or Alan Banks (Football, Hurling
and Fun Games)
Launch of DVD History
The
launch of the DVD will take place in Priors Lounge on Saturday at
9.30 Uachtarán Christy Cooney will perform the Launch. Everybody is
welcome to come. The DVD promises to be of great interest to anyone
with an interest in the town and club. Indeed, it is a social
history of Ballinamore for the past 120 years. It deals with all
aspects of the club: Football, Hurling, Ladies Football, Scór,
Officers, The Park, Underage football, Schools etc. It features
clips from games of the past, photographs, and interviews with many
people, and will be a truly great record of the club’s history. It
will have two and a half hours of wonderful memories and is a must
for all to see and hear.
Juniors Beat
Glencar/Manorhamilton
Our
Junior A team in Division 4 added another victory to their
successful run in this division when they beat Glencar/Manorhamilton
in the Park. The game had been switched due to the Bee Park being
unplayable. We won by 3-10 to 2-4 but it wasn’t as easy as it
sounds. Indeed you would hardly believe that Manor are at the bottom
of this division as they put in a very stiff challenge. We were
lucky go get two fortunate goals in the early stages, the first when
a Paul Prior free went to the net off two Manorhamilton players. The
second came when two Manor players mixed each other up and Diarmuid
Keegan pounced on the break for an opportunist goal. Paul Prior got
two points from frees and Brian Cafferty, Shane Murphy and Ronan
O’Rourke got points to leave us leading by 2-5 to 2-1, a position
we hardly deserved to be in at half-time.
We
played better in the second half and got good points from Diarmuid
Keegan, Brian Cafferty and Shane Murphy but then Manor got three
points in a row and it looked a bit dangerous.
However Diarmuid Keegan and Paul Prior (free) put us six up
a`gain and Ronan O’Rourke finished it with a goal.
Foireann:
Denis Dolan, Freddie Walsh, Ruairí Ó Suilleabháin, Joe McTague,
Matthew Murphy, Shane Ferguson, Philip Murphy, Rory O’Rourke,
Brian Cafferty (0-2), Ronan O’Rourke (1-1), Paul Prior (1-3f),
Anthony McTague, Shane McWeeney, Diarmuid Keegan (1-2), Shane Murphy
(0-2). Subs: Naoise Hayden for P Murphy, Joe Murphy for S McWeeney,
Seán McCartin for A McTague.
Fixtures
Seniors
play in Shield against Bornacoola on Saturday in the Park at 6.30.
Junior B team play Division 5 game against Glenfarne/Kilty in the
Park on Sunday at 2.00
Sean
O'Heslins Ladies
The Ladies had a great win over a very determined Bornacoola Ladies team on Friday week last the 1st May. The final score does not reflect the evenness of this game, especially in the first half. This was our first victory in the higher grade and should go on to encourage us for future games. It wasn't the actual victory that impressed but the display of the team overall. The running, combined with support play, and general team spirit were very encouraging. It was a shame that so few were there to see the match, as they missed our best display for quite awhile. Team: Niamh Smith, Michelle Fanning, Claire Fanning, Gillian Leyden, Kirby Gilgunn (captain), Aine Martin, Ciara O'Dowd, Sarah McLoughlin, Deborah Gilheaney, Orla McWeeney, Leighann Gallagher, Carmel McCartin, Aoife Smith, Katie Duignan, Lynda Harte, Róisín McTague, Megan O' Connor. Alison Gray, Ciara Martin, Emma O'Dell, Ciara McTague, Siobhan McTague, Niamh Flynn, Meabh Gleeson, Ellen Wrynn, Sarah Beth Reilly, Brid McCormack, Laura Creaven, Katherine Toolan, Siobhan Mc Govern.
The ladies were back in action again on Monday 4th May and put up a great display against St. Mary’s. Though defeat was our lot, the display of skill, courage and commitment had to be admired, especially against a physically stronger Carrick side. St. Mary’s are blessed with skill and power and we wish them well in their future games. Niamh Smith's kick outs were very accurate and she brought off some really great saves. The defence were heroic all through especially against the wind in the second half, with captain Kirby Gilgunn leading by example, and Michelle and Claire Fanning were so impressive all through. Gillian was really excellent at right half, as was Aine Martin whose marking was a feature until injured towards the end. Róisín McTague was impressive when coming on to replace Aine. At midfield the elegant high fielding Sarah Mc Loughlin was brilliant all through and her partner Ciara O' Dowd was extremely impressive also. She is a tremendous star of the future. Deborah Gilheaney, what a star! She scored some great points and worked hard helping out in defence. Orla McWeeney is back to her best, scoring a bullet-like goal from twenty yards, and tackled hard showing great determination throughout. Katie Duignan in the unusual role of right half forward scored 1-2 and her ability promises so much more for future games. Our full forwards of Carmel McCartin and Lynda Harte worked extremely hard throughout, and had some hard luck for scores on quite a few occasions.
Help is needed with the final preparations of the new dressing rooms before the official opening so all members of the Ladies team are asked to help out.
The Ladies next match is
against Dromahair in the 9 a-side league next weekend.
Work In Park
One
week to go and wonderful to see so many able and willing to give a
hand. This weekend we will need everyone on board and there will be
lots of help needed over the coming week too.
Advertising in the Park
There
has been a great uptake on the perimeter advertising in the Park and
only a few of the 40 spaces are left. With the official opening
coming up in a weeks time, please contact Ruairí Ó Suilleabháin
at 087 – 2488875, if you are interested in taking up an
advertising space.
Sponsored Cycle
Practice
for the cycling event takes place every evening this week and next
at 7.00 from the Marina, Golf Club Rd. All sponsorship cards should
be returned by next Saturday to Brid Sullivan. There will be a
special prize drawn on Sunday 24 for all cyclists who complete the
cycle and who have returned their sponsorship card with at least
€200.
Minor Football
Minors
beat Allen Gaels on Friday last by 2 points. They have beaten
Dromahair, Drumkeerin, Annaduff and Allen Gaels. They lost to
Carrigallen. They now await the results of final games to see if
they qualified for the Final.
Under 16 Football
Ballinamore
played their last league game at home to Drumkeerin on Sunday.
Ballinamore did well in the early exchanges with two points from
Brian Beirne. At half time Drumkeerin were four points ahead and
Ballinamore were down to fourteen men. Drumkeerin used their extra
man well and managed 2-10 in the second half to Ballinamore’s 0-4.
Foireann: Eoin McHugh, Jack Cullen, John Fanning, Keelan McHugh,
Kevin banks, Abdul Ahmed, Cyril Smith, Brian Beirne (0-2), Mark
McGrory (0-1), David McLoughlin, Andrew Burns (0-1), Dean McGovern,
Luke Murphy, Stephen McTague (0-2), Colm O’Reilly, Nathan
Gallagher, Jack Bagge, Michael O’Dell.
Comhghairdeas
Comhghairdeas
do Garry White a phósadh an seachtain seo caite i Sasana. Garry was
a great set-dancer and was part of the Scór na nÓg team that
reached the All Ireland Finals in 1996 in Thurles.
Lotto
Ní
raibh aon buaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan. Lotto ar an Luan seo
chugainn sa Heritage Bar. Pota Óir €6,500. Winner of €40 for
those present on last Monday night: Bríd Sullivan. Buidéal Uisce
beatha sponsored by Freddie Walsh: Noel Sweeney. €40 an duine:
Pauline Moran, Lahard, Dermot Sweeney, Ballinamore, Pat Murray,
Killaneen, Tom McLoughlin, Oughteragh, Tracey Price. .
Uimhreacha: 42361750
Scealta na Seachtaine 4 Bealtaine 2009
Páirc Official Opening
Just
over two weeks to go to the “Lá mór” and preparations are
continuing. Full programme of events will be published shortly.
Great Victory for our under
14s in league Final
One
of the few competitions the club never won was the Under 14 Division
1 league. Well, that all changed when a wonderful group of lads gave
a wonderful performance to beat Glencar/Manorhamilton in
Ballinaglera on Saturday. It was as good a game as you would see and
hard won against a good Manor team that never gave up. We have been
in hard luck over the past few years in underage finals and two
years ago we lost the under 12 Championship final to Manorhamilton
but didn’t even reach the League Final. So it was a pleasant
change to come home winners and very deserving winners too. This
time there was no doubt who the best team was but the Manorhamilton
lads could always slip back up the field and get scores against the
run of play.
It
was very even in the first half, playing against the sun> Points
came from Peter Reynolds, Cian McCaffrey (free), Dean McGovern, two
from Billy Williams, Luke Murphy (free), Cian McCaffrey (free) and
Donal Feely. Manor kept in touch and shocked us with a snap goal to
leave only a point in it. However, Billy Williams, who had a great
game throughout, scored a goal to leave it 1-8 to 1-4 at half time.
The second half was very close and points came from Dean
McGovern, Billy Williams, Cian McCaffrey (free) and Peter Reynolds.
However, just when we seemed to be in control Manor got scores
including a goal. Coming close to the end we were two points up and
then Peter Reynolds got a great goal to leave it 2-12 to 2-7. Just
as well he did because Manorhamilton came back for a goal in the
dying seconds and we managed to hold out for a two points win 2-12
to 3-7. It was joy all around as Dan Gallogly, cathaoirleach of
Coiste na nÓg presented the cup to Captain Anthony Maguire. Seán
O’Heslins – League Champions Under 14 for 2009!!
Foireann:
Fergal Curran, Brian Leyden, Brian Banks, Niall McGovern, Evan
Moran- King, Conor Moran, Keelan McHugh, Anthony Maguire, Dean
McGovern (0-2) McCaffrey (0-3 f), Donal Feely (0-1), Paddy
Connaughton, Luke Murphy (0-1f), Billy Williams (1-3) Peter Reynolds
(1-2). Subs: Gerard Curran, Daire Murphy, Oisín McCaffrey, Conor
Maxwell, Mark O’Reilly, James Hamill. Team management: Alan Banks,
Hugh Murphy, Patsy Connaughton, Ollie Moran and John Curran.
Seniors lose narrowly to
Melvin Gaels
Our
seniors lost by a single point in a tough encounter in Kinlough last
Saturday where they deserved a draw at least. We were unfortunate to
hit the upright in both halves, from Wayne McKeon in the first half
and Paul McLoughlin in the second. On both occasions the upright
denied us. We started very badly and although we were playing with a
strong breeze, Melvin Gaels started best and had three points up in
four minutes. We struggled badly all through the half and were down
1-6 to 0-3 at the break. Shane Murphy, Wayne McKeon (free) and David
Duignan got our scores. Despite playing against the strong breeze we
played much better in the second half and Anton Arandelovic got two
good points to start us off. Wayne McKeon pointed two frees, David
Duignan got a point and Wayne pointed another free. With time almost
up, Wayne McKeon pointed to level it and it looked we might get a
share of the points, and on our second half display we would have
deserved it. However, Melvin Gaels, who had only got a single point
in the second half although playing with the wind, they had one last
attack and got a point. Time beat us in our quest for an equalizer.
It finished Melvin Gaels 1-8 O’Heslins 0-10.
Foireann:
Denis Dolan, John McWeeney, Patrick McLoughlin, Philip Murphy, Jim
McTague, Shane Ferguson, Liam Ferguson, Ciaran Murray, Paul
McLoughlin, Ronan O’Rourke, Wayne McKeon (0-5f), Shane McWeeney,
Sean Murray, David Duignan (0-2), Shane Murphy (0-1). Sub: Anton
Arandelovic (0-2) for Shane McWeeney.
Juniors Beat Aughawillan
Our
Division 4 team continued on their successful run with a 1-14 to 1-8
win over Aughawillan on Monday. It wasn’t that easy won as
Aughawillan came back at us in the second half and were within a
point of us at one stage. We dominated the first half and were ahead
by 0-10 to 0-4 at half time. Aughawillan got a boost of a soft goal
when Denis Dolan slipped in blocking a ball and deflected into his
own net. Aughawillan started to play after that and had it down to a
point. Rory O’Rourke restored it to two and Shane McWeeney got
another point then came the score of the match. Adrian Gallogly had
gone off injured and Diarmuid Keegan with his first touch of the
ball sent a great pass from fifty yards into David Leyden who
finished a wonder goal – agus b’sin sin do Achadh an Mhuilinn.
Foireann:
Denis Dolan, Freddie Walsh, Ruairí Ó Suilleabháin, Kevin
O’Connor, Matthew Murphy, Shane Ferguson, Philip Murphy (0-1),
Brian Cafferty, David Leyden (1-1), Anthony McTague, Paul Prior
(0-4,3f), Ronan O’Rourke (0-1), Shane McWeeney (0-5,2f), Adrian
Gallogly (0-1), Rory O’Rourke (0-1). Subs: Diarmuid Keegan for A
Gallogly, Sean McCartin for A McTague.
Fixtures
Our
Juniors in Division 4 play Glencar/Manorhamilton on Saturday at 6.30
in Bee Park, Manorhamilton
Work In Park
Great
to see such a wonderful response at the weekend to help at the work
in the Park. There are only two weekends left before the opening so
we need all the help possible for the next two Saturdays in
particular.
Advertising in the Park
There
has been a great uptake on the perimeter advertising in the Park and
only 6 of the 40 spaces are left. With the official opening coming
up in two weeks time, please contact Ruairí Ó Suilleabháin at 087
– 2488875, if you are interested in taking up an advertising
space.
Sponsored Cycle
With
two weeks to go we ask all cyclists to keep in training and don’t
forget to work on the sponsorship. We will not be having a Race
Night this year, so people who would normally sponsor horses for the
Race Night, would probably be prepared to help with sponsorship for
the Cycling event.
Minor Football
Minors
play Allen Gaels on this Friday in Drumshanbo at 7.00
Pósadh
Best
wishes to Éamon Moran and Éilish McBride who are getting married
on this Friday in Letterkenny.
Celebrity Bainisteoir
Go
n-éirí le Droim Dá Thiar sa “Celebrity Bainisteoir” ar an
Aoine seo. All of Leitrim will be following them.
Lotto
Ní
raibh aon buaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan. Lotto ar an Luan seo
chugainn sa Commercial Pota Óir €6,400. Winner of €40 for those
present on last Monday night: Séamas MacMurchaidh . Buidéal Uisce
beatha sponsored by Bobby Joe’s: Christopher McNiffe
(Welcome back to Christopher after his recent spell in
hospital) €40 an duine: Bernadette Dolan, High St, Seán Ó
Suilleabháin, Laura Creamer, Kiltyhugh, Liz Gill, Fenagh, Séamus
mac Murchaidh. Uimhreacha:
25074136
Scealta na Seachtaine 27 Aibrean 2009
Club History on DVD
Work
is progressing on the Club History on DVD, which will be launched on
the Saturday of Pitch opening by Christy Cooney, Uachtarán Cumann Lúthchleas
Gael. The DVD will give a wonderful outline of the club from its
foundation in 1889 to the present day. It will cover, football,
hurling, ladies football, underage scene, Scór and a variety of
aspects of the club. This will be one of the highlights of what
promises to be a great weekend
Be Home for the Weekend of
23/24 May
We
urge all our former players and supporters to be in Ballinamore for
the weekend of the official opening of the new Páirc Sheáin Uí
Eislin. It is now less than four weeks away. It will be an occasion
for celebration, 57 years after the original opening of the pitch.
Work is now in progress on putting the final touches to the Stand
and Dressingrooms. Last week the old dressingrooms were demolished
and the famous rooms where many a player togged out is no more. The
new dressingrooms were used for the first time last Friday for an
under 16 game.
Juniors Lose to Aughnasheelin
Our
Juniors in Division 5 suffered a heavy defeat to Aughnasheelin on
Sunday. For the first ten minutes it looked as if we would do well
in this game but we hit four bad wides early on. However for the
rest of the half we were not able to match Aughnasheelin and it was
0-7 to 0-2 at half time. Tommy McCormack and Shane McWeeney, form a
free, got our scores. We hoped that with the wind behind us things
would improve but it never happened and we were even more out of it
in the second half. Peter Reynolds got our first score of the second
half with only eight minutes left from a free and Adrian Gallogly
got another one. Peter Reynolds got a goal with little time left. It
finished 1-14 to 1-4.
Foireann:
Michael Dolan, Alan Prior, Francis Dolan, Joe McTague, Neil Hughes,
Gavin Brennan, Éamon Walsh, Cormac Ó Suilleabháin, David Leyden,
Sean McCartin, Peter Reynolds (1-1), Adrian Murphy, Shane McWeeney
(0-1), Adrian Gallogly (0-1), Tommy McCormack. Subs used: Seamus
Donnelly, Ciaran Maxwell, Daryl McFarland, Stephen Beirne and David
Earley.
Fixtures
Senior
play Melvin Gaels in Kinlough at 3.30 on Saturday. Juniors Division
4 play Aughawillan on Monday in Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin at 2.00.
Minors play Dromahair on this Thursday in the Park
Work In Park
With
three weeks left we would like to get everyone possible to the Park
this weekend to continue painting, cleaning etc. Please come early
on Saturday anytime after 9.00 am
Former O’Heslins man Active
in GAA in Scotland
George
O’Rourke spent four formative years in Ballinamore and was a great
underage player. George is in Scotland for a long time now but is a
fervent follower of Seán O’Heslins through the website. He has
e-mailed us lately and here is some of what he had to say:
“Firstly
can I say its great to see an informative GAA website that keeps to
the basics and provides simple information. I only spent just short
of 4 years in Ballinamore but 4 years that was an education and a
half. GAA was always in the blood my mother being a Conway (sister
of Jimmy) and my father from Derrygoan Drumreilly, I missed the boat
growing up in Scotland for a number of years. Since leaving
Ballinamore I have managed to be part of 4 senior championship
victories: 2 in Scotland and 2 in Lancashire. Once the injuries
started to set in I started to referee as well as play and get
involved in the administration of the game now being vice chair of
British Universities Gaelic Games, it was nice to see people like
Paul Prior and Sarah McLoughlin go through the system when they
studied across the water. I would love to be home for the pitch
opening but my work commitments at the moment do not allow this, but
I will be home for the game v The Rossies. My club team in
Manchester, which I served in goal for 7 years, was run by a family
from Tarmonbarry. Another weekend beckons, and its not just the GAA
I involve myself in, I was approached 3 years ago by the camanachd
association to join their team of referees”.
Great to see another Cannaboe man, who learned his football at school in Ballinamore under Gerry Mahon, now promoting the games in Scotland, and helping out hurling’s sister game - Shinty.
Lots
of Players – Lots of Teams
While
we read about clubs in other counties losing players it is good to
see that, so far, there does not seem to be any problem in Leitrim.
Even Division 5 teams seem to have good panels with a good few subs.
This year there are 58 adult teams in Leitrim which is the highest
it has ever been. In 2007 there were also 58 teams but that dropped
to 57 last year when Aughavas went down to two teams. However with
Allen Gaels fielding a fourth team this year it is back to 58. It is
remarkable that St Mary’s and Allen Gaels can field 4 teams each,
something which even the biggest city clubs cannot do. Well done to
both of them. Luckily our numbers are still holding good also.
Son of O’Heslin’s man
plays for Kildare
The
Kildare minor team had a big win in the Leinster Minor football
championship over Wicklow recently and the left corner forward was
Cian Reynolds from the Athy club. Cian is son of Colm Reynolds from
Edentenny, a star underage player with O’Heslins in the 1970s.
Colm himself was left corner forward on the Leitrim team that won
the Fr Manning Cup for the first time in 1975. That Leitrim team had
no fewer than six Ballinamore men on the first fifteen: Padraig
McKeon, Patrick “Beezer” McKiernan, Gay Darcy, Gerry Logan, Hugh
Murphy and Colm Reynolds. Go–éirí leat Cian sa chéad bhabhta
eile le Cill Dara.
Under 14 Final
The
under 14s are in the League final and it will be played on Thursday.
Please check fixtures for time and venue.
Under 16s Lose heavily
This
game against Glencar/Manorhamilton was one-way traffic from first
whistle to the last despite winning a little more possession in the
second half. Starting the game with a number of injuries didn’t
help. Final score Glencar/Manorhamilton 2-12 Ballinamore SOH 0-1.
Foireann:
Kevin Banks, Coin Moran, John Fanning, Brian Banks, N Creamer, Cyril
Smith, Jack Cullen, Brian Beirne (0-1), Abdul Ahmed, David
McLoughlin, Mark McGrory (Capt), Dean McGovern, Luke Murphy, Stephen
McTague, Nathan Gallagher, Michael O Dell, Colm O`Reilly and Fergal
Curran
Sponsored Cycle
The
Sponsored cycle, the “Route of the Narrow Gauge” is just less
than four weeks away and preparations are continuing. Some are
loaning bicycles, others are renting tandems for an easier ride but
most importantly the sponsorship also needs collecting. A cyclist
meeting will be arranged shortly so watch the notes for more news on
that. Anyone who hasn’t been contacted and would like to sponsor a
cyclist or join in the sponsored cycle please get in touch with Brid
Sullivan. Thanks to Phil Appleby for his donation to the pre-All
Ireland Scor function.
Ladies Football
Our
juniors play Bornacoola in the Park on this Friday at 7.00
Hurling Collection - Thanks
Many
thanks to all who helped with the Hurling collection last weekend,
not just in Ballinamore but in Aughnasheelin, Corraleehan and
Aughawillan as well. Míle buíochas.
Last Call for Hoodies and T
Shirts
There
has been big demand for the hoodies and T Shirts and all of them
have to be ordered in a single batch. To recap: Tesco (Ballinamore)
are subsidizing these items for underage members at €30 for hoodie
and T Shirt. The price for underage non-members is €55. For adults
the price is €45 for hoodie and €25 for T Shirt. The last day
for orders is Monday next to Patsy Connaughton. Please be clear they
cannot be ordered after that date as it is a single order.
Comhghairdeas
Comhghairdeas
to Ruairí Ó Suilleabháin and Alex Dalton who got engaged last
week.
Lotto
Ní raibh aon buaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Bobby Joe’s. Pota Óir €6,300. Winner of €40 for those present on last Monday night: Brid Sullivan. Buidéal Uisce beatha sponsored by Ciaran Smyth: Aindrias Ó Dubhthaigh. €40 an duine: Patsy Creamer, Lahard, Maureen McGovern, Ballyconnell, Bernie Beirne, Edentenny, Séamus Mac Murchaidh, Séamus Prior, Aughnasheelin.. Uimhreacha: 26031754
Scealta na Seachtaine 20 Aibrean 2009
All Ireland Scór Novelty Act
Champions again
Our
Nuachleas team took the All Ireland title in Killarney on Saturday,
making it a sixth All Ireland success for the club in this
discipline. It was a memorable occasion as the group gave a great
performance and were by all accounts the favourites for the title
after their act “Scór ar Neamh” provided the best entertainment
of the night. Sean O’Heslins are now the “Kerry” of the
Novelty Act and there is great expectation when people see the name
on the programme and the talk in the surrounding rooms and
dressingrooms is “What will they have this year”, then the
excitement when they take the stage. O’Heslin’s didn’t
disappoint and there was general expectation among the neutrals that
we would win, before announcement came. However, for the group,
nothing is ever certain but their wonderful experience is a great
asset. For Seán McKeon, Tommy Moran, Brendan Brennan, Brid
Sullivan, Ross Dooner, Philip and Raymond McHugh it was a wonderful
achievement.
Many Scór titles
The
group are hugely experienced and all of them have won All Irelands
before except Philip McHugh. This was his first, having lost in
finals on two previous occasions. It was Ross Dooner’s first
Senior win but he has already won a Scór na nÓg All Ireland, and
he and Ruairí Ó Suilleabháin are the only two in Leitrim to have
won both Scór na nÓg and Scór Sinsear medals. This was the
club’s sixth All Ireland senior Novelty Act since that first
memorable one in 1984, twenty-five years ago. What a way to
celebrate the 25th anniversary. It brings the club’s
overall successes in All Ireland Scór to 14 (9 senior and 5 Scór
na nÓg), still in second place nationally to St Enda’s Omagh who
have won 16.
Great Reception
The
group were welcomed by the Bornacoola club in Dromod on their return
and they would like to thank Martina Hackett, Michael McGowan and
all who organised this occasion. Then when they came to Edentenny
the bonfires blazed. There was a great reception at the platform and
Club Cathaoirleach, Adrian Smith, had the forces gathered, young and
old. Co Board Cathaoirleach, Gerry McGovern was on hand to welcome
the group. It was great also to see people from the neighbouring
clubs there. All in all, a great end to a Scór year and here’s to
many more, they are certainly keeping Seán O’Heslins on the map.
Our commiserations to Glencar/Manorhamilton who were surely near
winning. They brought great entertainment to the “Leitrim” room
later that night. We urge them to try again next year; their hour
will surely come. Thanks
to Michael Duignan for his help on stage, thanks also to all our
supporters who travelled. Thanks to Cyril Smith for standing in on
the first outing in Aughavas.
Seniors good victory over
Aughawillan
Our Senior team earned
another two valuable league points on Saturday with a good win over
local rivals Aughawillan. Poor shooting in the first half left us
with a lot of work to do, however, we were ahead by two points at
half time by virtue of a well taken goal by Brian Cafferty and a
penalty, converted by Wayne McKeon. Ciaran Murray and Paul
McLoughlin did well at midfield and after a tight opening to the
second half we began to gain the upper hand. Our defensive play was
generally good and once we found our range up front nine unanswered
points left some daylight between the teams. The scores finished at
2-12 to 0-7. There was a good turn out of supporters in Aughawillan
and it would be great to see numbers attending matches continue to
grow throughout the year Our next outing is next Saturday away to
St. Mary’s so come along and support the team.
Team and scorers on Saturday
were: Philip Farrelly, Philip Murphy, Patrick McLoughlin, Johnny
McWeeney, Liam Ferguson, Shane Ferguson, Jim McTague 0-1), Ciaran
Murray, Paul McLoughlin (0-1), Brian Cafferty, David Duignan (0-3),
Ronan O’Rourke, Shane Murphy, Wayne McKeon (1-2), Sean Murray
(0-5). Subs: Anthony McTague for Brian Cafferty and David Leyden for
Ronan O’Rourke
Hoodies and T-Shirts
Sean
O'Heslins have obtained genorous sponsorship for underage Boys and
Girls Hoodies and T- shirts. The unique to Sean O'Heslins
O'Neills Hoody and T shirt will be available to all fully paid up underage members at
€30.
Adults can get them at €70
for the both or €45
for the Hoody and €25
for the T- shirt.Non member children can get the set for €55.
We are anxious to order the gear by the 30 April and they will not
be available to order after this date. Anyone interested in ordering
them please contact Patsy Connaughton 0876846578. We also have a
limited number of underage Sean O'Heslins Football bags for sale
presently at €25.
Work
in the Park
There
was a great response to our appeal for helpers for the work in the
Park over the weekend. Work will continue for the next few weekends
and please keep coming. If you can work on week evenings please
contact Tom Burns, Adrian Smith, Andy Duffy, John McWeeney or any
Park Committee member.
Juniors lose narrowly in
Division 4
Our
second team had a disappointing result against Leitrim Gaels on
Sunday in the first game of a double header in Leitrim Village. Poor
passing and shooting were the order of the day in a match where very
little went well for us. The only stand out performances were in
defence with Kevin O’Connor, Matthew Murphy and Shane Ferguson
holding their own. This is our first defeat in this division and
hopefully we can get back on winning ways with our next outing. It
finished 1-8 to 0-8.
Team and scorers: Denis
Dolan, Kevin O’Connor, Shane Ferguson, Joe McTague, Matthew
Murphy, Philip Murphy (0-1), Éamonn Walsh, Brian Cafferty (0-2),
David Leyden, Ronan O’Rourke, Paul Prior (0-1), Anthony McTague,
Shane Murphy (0-1), Adrian Gallogly, Shane McWeeney (0-2). Subs
Cormac Ó Suilleabháin for Ronan O’Rourke and Philip Farrelly for
Shane McWeeney
Juniors beat Leitrim Gaels in
Division 5
Our
Division 5 team had a dramatic last minute victory over Leitrim
Gaels on Sunday. If we were unlucky to lose to Leitrim Gaels first
team we certainly turned the tables in the second game. We were
behind for most of the game but in the final minute, with Leitrim
Gaels a point ahead, Cormac O Suilleabháin lofted a sideline kick
into the square. The goalie dropped it and let it slide into the net
for a two-point win, 1-16 to 2-11.
Foireann:
Michael Dolan, Joe McTague, Francis Dolan, Alan Prior, Neil Hughes,
David Leyden, Éamon Walsh, Freddie Walsh, Cormac Ó Suilleabháin,
Peter Reynolds, Paul Prior, Shane McWeeney, Daryl McFarland, Adrian
Gallogly, Sean McCartin. Subs: Adrian Murphy for David Leyden
Fixtures
Seniors
play St Mary’s on Saturday at 6.30 in Carrick. Division 5 game in
Aughnasheelin on Sunday at 2.00
Scór Concert
Our
pre All Ireland scor fundraiser took place in the Commercial Hotel
on Thursday 16th April, to a full house. The fundraiser
was very successful and thanks to all the performers on the night
from the surrounding clubs and our own local talent. The following
sponsors gave generously: Gay Priors Lounge Bar & Restaurant,
The Nature Trail per Colm O’Reilly, Brian McIntyre of Gala
Supermarket, Frank Flynn of Pat Joe’s Pub, Scollan’s Butchers,
June Cribbin, Jim Smith, The Commercial for hosting and sponsorship.
To John Harte and Paddy O’Connor and Michael Duignan and all
ticket sellers without you the night would not have been such a
success.
Under 14 Final
The
under 14s are in the League final and it may be played this weekend.
See fixtures.
Sponsored Cycle
The
Sponsored cycle, the “Route of the Narrow Gauge” is just four
weeks away and preparations are continuing. Some are loaning
bicycles, others are renting tandems for an easier ride but most
importantly the sponsorship also needs collecting. A cyclist meeting
will be arranged shortly so watch the notes for more news on that.
Anyone who hasn’t been contacted and would like to sponsor a
cyclist or join in the sponsored cycle please get in touch with Brid
Sullivan.
Comhbhrón
Our
sympathy to Dan Gallogly last week should have read on the death of
Mary Flynn. Our apologies for the error.
Lotto
Ní
raibh aon buaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan. Lotto ar an Luan seo
chugainn i Smyths. Pota Óir €6,200. Winner of €40 for those
present on last Monday night: Sean Mac Conn Dubh. Buidéal Uisce
beatha sponsored by Gay Prior: Philip Farrelly. €40 an duine: Paul
Cullen (this was a Lotto-on-Line winner), Shane Creamer, Lahard,
Tara Conway, St Brigid’s St, Paddy O’Connor, Brian McWeeney,
Longstone, Siobhán Gannon, Drimeen, Mohill.
Uimhreacha: 47206315
Scealta na Seachtaine 13 Aibrean 2009
Hoodies and T Shirts
Sean O'Heslins have obtained genorous sponsorship for underage Boys and Girls Hoodies and T- shirts. The unique to Sean O'Heslins O'Neills Hoody and T shirt will be available to all fully paid up underage members at €30. Adults can get them at €70 for the both or €45 for the Hoody and €25 for the T- shirt.Non member children can get the set for €55. We are anxious to order the gear by the 30 April and they will not be available to order after this date. Anyone interested in ordering them please contact Patsy Connaughton 0876846578. We also have a limited number of underage Sean O'Heslins Football bags for sale presently at €25.
Scór Concert
Our
pre All Ireland scor fundraiser will take place in the Commercial
Hotel on this Thursday 16th April, starting at 9.30pm.
This will be the last opportunity to see the Connacht Novelty Act
champions before they travel to Killarney. There will also be a
number of fine acts from neighbouring clubs and it will be a great
night’s entertainment and for the small admission fee of €3
don’t miss it. Starts at 9.30 and will be over before 11.00
All Ireland Scór
Best
of luck to our Novelty Act team who head for Killarney on Saturday
morning. The final performance will be in the Commercial Hotel on
Thursday night. Best wishes too, to Glencar/Manorhamilton who
accompany us on many an All Ireland trip.
Work
in the Park
There
was a great response to our appeal for helpers for the work in the
Park over the weekend. Work will continue for the next few weekends
and please keep coming. If you can work on week evenings please
contact Tom Burns, Adrian Smith, Andy Duffy, John McWeeney or any
Park Committee member.
Juniors beat Kiltubrid in
Division 4
Our
Junior A team playing in Division 4 played a great second half to
beat Kiltubrid on Saturday and record their third win in a row out
of three outings. It didn’t look so good at half time when we were
1-7 to 0-4 behind. True, we had two goal chances early on, one sent
wide and another well saved by the Kiltubrid goalie. Points came
from Adrian Gallogly, Anthony McTague, Brian Cafferty and Paul Prior
from a free. The second half performance was a revelation and we got
six points in a row from Shane McWeeney (two frees), Paul Prior a
free, Brian Cafferty, Anthony McTague and Paul Prior again to get
within a point. Then points were traded but two points from Paul
Prior, one from play and another from a free put us ahead for the
first time. Then Paul Prior scored the “point of the game”, an
excellent free from at least sixty yards that would lift any team.
Our final points came from Brian Cafferty and Ronan O’Rourke to
leave us winning by 0-15 to 1-9. Great points from Paul Prior and
Brian Cafferty were really the difference at the end of the day. We
now share top place on this table.
Foireann:
Denis Dolan, Ruairí Ó Suilleabháin, David Leyden, Kevin
O’Connor, Philip Murphy, Shane Ferguson, Matthew Murphy, Brian
Cafferty (0-3), Gordon Hughes, Ronan O’Rourke (0-1), Paul Prior
(0-6, 4f), Anthony McTague (0-2), Shane Murphy, Adrian Gallogly
(0-1), Shane McWeeney (0-2, 2f). Subs: Diarmuid Keegan for David
Leyden, Philip Farrelly for Denis Dolan.
Juniors win first game in
Division 5
We
were expected to do well this year in Division 5 having come down
from Division 4 last year. However we lost our first two games
narrowly but Fenagh had won their first two so last Sunday’s game
was really a case of turning the corner. We were always the better
team but it took two magic goals from Daryl McFarland in the second
half to finally seal it. At half time we led by 1-8 to 0-2 with our
scores coming in this order: Points from Seán McCartin, David
Leyden, Freddie Walsh, Seán McCartin, David Leyden, Paul Prior,
then a goal from Paul Prior followed by two points from Shane
McWeeney, one from a free. A nine point lead at half time looked
good enough and Paul Prior pointed a fifty to leave ten in it but
then Fenagh got moving; they got a goal and then a penalty which
fortunately went over the bar but it was down to five points at one
stage. The two pieces of combined play from Adrian Gallogly and
Daryl McFarland finished it. The two goals were replicas on one
another. In both cases Adrian Gallogly hit a great pass to Daryl
McFarland at the edge of the square and Daryl finished both to
perfection within two minutes of each other. Michael Dolan saved
from a penalty at the other rend. Points followed from Sean
McCartin, Éamon Walsh and Shane McWeeney. It finished 3-14 to 1-6.
Foireann:
Michael Dolan, Francis Dolan, Ruairí Ó Suilleabháin, Ciaran
Maxwell, Éamon Walsh (0-1), Diarmuid Keegan, Niall Hughes, Freddie
Walsh (0-2), David Leyden (0-2), Sean McCartin (0-3), Paul Prior
(1-2, 1f), Shane McWeeney (0-3, 1f), Daryl McFarland (2-0), Adrian
Gallogly (0-1), David Earley. Subs: Adrian Murphy for D Keegan, Alan
Prior for F Dolan.
Fixtures
All
three teams have a game this weekend. Our seniors play Aughawillan
on Saturday in Aughawillan at 6.30. We have two games away against
Leitrim Gaels on Sunday. Division 4 at 2.00 and Division 5 at 3.30
Under 14 Hurling
Under
14 hurlers lost to Gortletteragh in the Feile competition last week.
Under 16s Boys Lose to St
Mary’s
This
was a game where the visiting team made the best start and despite
the best efforts of O’Heslins, St Mary’s were ahead at half
time. Ballinamore came more into the game in the second half with a
goal from Brian Beirne and Andrew Burns worked hard at midfield. In
the end the stronger St Mary’s team were deserving winners on a
scoreline of 5-12 to 2-5.
Foireann:
Kevin Banks, Conor Moran, John Fanning, Keelan McHugh, Abdul Ahmed
(0-1), Cyril Smith, Jack Cullen, Brian Beirne (1-1), Mark McGrory
(0-2), David McLoughlin, Andrew Burns (Capt. (0-1), Dean McGovern,
Luke Murphy, Stephen McTague (1-0), Nathan Gallagher.
Colm O’Reilly, Brian Banks, Michael O’Dell, Paddy
Connaughton, Fergal Curran
Minor League
Minor
League game against Allen Gaels was not played on Monday
Sponsored Cycle
The
Sponsored cycle, the “Route of the Narrow Gauge” is just five
weeks away and preparations are continuing. Some are oiling the
bicycles, others are practicing. Sponsorship is being collected too.
Anyone who hasn’t been contacted please get in touch with Brid
Sullivan. Keep working!!
Comhbhrón
The
Club extends sympathy to Dan Gallogly on the death of Mary Flynn.
Sympathy also to Alan Banks on family on their recent bereavement.
Go ndéana Dia trócaire orthu.
Lotto
Ní
raibh aon buaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan. Lotto ar an Luan seo
chugainn I Priors. Pota Óir €6,100. Winner of €40 for those
present on last Monday night: Aidan McGovern. Buidéal Uisce beatha
sponsored by David McCabe: Seán McNiffe. €40 an duine: Philip
Farrelly, Marie Canning, Corgar, Herbie and John, Lahard, Denis
Brady, Unshinagh, Edel McCartin, Newtowngore.
Uimhreacha: 17236405
Scealta na Seachtaine 6 Aibrean 2009
Help wanted in Park
With
just six weeks to go to the official opening of the Park we need a
serious amount of help with Painting, Tiling, Cleaning and other
jobs. This weekend, Friday, Saturday and Monday, from 9.00 each
morning, we ask anyone who can come, young or seasoned, male of
female to come and give us a help. Players, supporters, mentors, all
are welcome. If you can work on week evenings please contact Tom
Burns, Adrian Smith, Andy Duffy, John McWeeney or any Park Committee
member.
Seniors Lose narrowly to
Glencar/Manorhamilton
Our
seniors lost to Glencar/Manorhamilton by 0-11 to 0-8 on Sunday. This
was a game we didn’t deserve to lose on the overall run of play
over the hour. Manorhamilton were the better team for the first half
and deservedly led by 0-7 to 0-3 at half time. Our points came from
Wayne McKeon, Anton Arandelovic and Shane Murphy. The second half
was a different story and we dominated for all of the half hour. Two
points from Wayne McKeon and Anthony McTague had it 0-7 to 0-5 and
we were in the driving seat. At this stage Sean Murray and Wayne
McKeon missed two close-in frees and when David Duignan pointed, we
were called back for a free out. We deserved to be level at this
stage. It must be said there was a difficult cross-field breeze
which didn’t help. We also missed chances from play throughout the
half. Glencar/Manor came back at this stage and went five up again.
Liam Ferguson got a point in between Manor scores. There was still
five in it when we got a free from the 14 and Anton tried for goal.
It was saved, but a point could have been taken. Anton finished with
two good points from play to leave it 0-11 to 0-8. After three
leagues games, winning one and losing two narrowly, the experience
to date shows that we are an equal for any Division I side and more
wins will come.
Foireann:
Philip Farrelly, John McWeeney, Patrick McLoughlin, David Leyden,
Philip Murphy, Shane Ferguson, Liam Ferguson (0-1), Wayne McKeon
(0-2), Ciaran Murray, Joe Murphy, David Duignan, Brian Cafferty,
Shane Murphy (0-1), Anton Arandelovic (0-3), Sean Murray. Subs:
Anthony McTague (0-1) for B Cafferty, Jim McTague for J Murphy,
Adrian Gallogly for D Duignan
Fixtures
Division
4 game against Kiltubrid in Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin ar an Satharn
ag 5.00. Division 5 against Fenagh i bPáirc Sheáin Uí Liodáin ar
an Domhnach ag 12.00
Pre- All Ireland Scór
Fundraiser
Our
usual pre- All Ireland fundraiser for the Scor team traveling to
Killarney for the All Ireland Scor Finals will take place in the
Commercial Hotel on Thursday 16th April at 9.30pm. This
will be the last opportunity to see the Connacht champions before
they travel to Killarney. It usually produces a great nights
entertainment and for the small admission fee of €3 don’t miss
it.
Cycle the Narrow-gauge route
Preparations
are now continuing for the big cycle from Dromod to Ballinamore on
the Saturday 23 May the day before
the pitch opening. Some are already practicing their cycling,
others are collecting sponsorship. This is the major fund-raiser for
that weekend and it will be a bit of fun and entertainment as well.
If you havn’t been contacted and would like to do the cycle
or have promised to do it, please contact Brid Sullivan immediately.
There are just six weeks to go from next Saturday, so - bígí ag
tosnú.
Under 14 Football
Under
14 beat Manorhamilton on Friday by 2-7 to 2-5. This means they are
now in the final. The team on Friday was: Fergal Curran, Brian
Leyden, Brian Banks, Niall McGovern, Evan Moran-King, Conor Moran,
Caillin McHugh, Anthony Maguire (Capt), Dean McGovern, Donal Feely,
Luke Murphy, Cian McCaffrey, Gerard Curran, Billy Williams, Peter
Reynolds. Subs: Patrick Connaughton, Conor Maxwell, Mark O’Reilly,
Oisín McCaffrey, Darragh Murphy.
Under 14 Hurling
Under
14 hurlers play Gortletteragh on this Tuesday.
Under 16s Boys
Game
against St Mary’s away on this Friday. Check for time of match.
Minor League
Our
minors beat Drumkeerin by 2-13 to 1-8 on Monday. They now play Allen
Gaels on Monday in Drumshanbo.
40th Anniversary
Concert
The
Scor concert celebrating 40 years of Scor was an outstanding success
and we thank all past club participants who so willingly performed
on the night. Our club and County is full of talent and all present
enjoyed the disciplines performing on stage.Thanks
to Maureen McHugh, Marge McLoughlin, Mary Corby, Helen & Michael
Duignan, Fear an Ti; Tommy Moran, Brid & Sean Sullivan, Maura
Mulvey and family for all their help. Not forgetting Gerry Farry for
all his help before and after the concert.
DVD of the club history
One
of the events linked to the official opening of the new facilities
on May 24 will be the launch of a DVD of the club’s history. Tommy
Moran and Seán Ó Suilleabháin have been working on this for some
time and it will be something worth waiting for. It will be launched
by the Uachtarán, Christy Cooney on the Saturday night.
Get well wishes
Sean
McNiffe, or Seán Mac Conn Dubh to lotto supporters, is in hospital
at the moment. Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Seán.
Lotto
Ní raibh aon buaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn sa Poor Scholar. Pota Óir €6,000. Winner of €40 for those present on last Monday night: Phillip Farrelly. Prize sponsored by Frank Flynn: Walter Sharpley. €40 an duine: Maura Sweeney, Brid Sullivan, Molly Barden, Aghoo, Tommy McKiernan, Boxmore, Oliver Prior, Swanlinbar, Uimhreacha: 36701542
Scealta na Seachtaine 30 Marta 2009
Novelty
Act Wins Connacht title
We
were successful in the Nuachleas in the Connacht Finals with Raymond
McHugh, Philip McHugh, Tommy Moran, Brendan Brennan, Ross Dooner,
Brid Sullivan and God himself, Seán McKeon, putting on a
magnificent performance with “Scór ar Neamh. The act was much
improved on the Leitrim Finals and was, by all opinions, well ahead
of the rest. Now it is on to the All Ireland Finals in Killarney.
Tickets
for the All Ireland Finals must be ordered with Brid Sullivan by
this Friday. Once again we ask for payment with order, and once
tickets are ordered they cannot be cancelled. So, please do not
order tickets unless you are sure you are going, or else pass them
on to someone else.
Fixtures
Seniors play Glencar/Manorhamilton in the Park on Sunday at 2.30 in Division 1 League
Juniors
Beat Bornacoola in Division 4
Our
first junior team beat Bornacoola to make it two wins out of two but
they made hard work of it in Bornacoola on Saturday. Last year this
team was relegated from Division 3 and Bornacoola were promoted from
Division 5. So it was our second team against Bornacoola’s third.
Generally speaking we looked the stronger but Bornacoola came back
on a number of occasions. Anthony McTague got our first score, a
goal, and he followed with a point. Then Paul Prior netted from a
penalty after Adrian Gallogly was fouled in the square. However our
five points lead was short-lived as Bornacoola netted from a penalty
shortly afterwards. Ruairí
Ó Suilleabháin, Shane Murphy and Anthony McTague got points to
leave us leading by 2-4 to 1-3 at half-time.
We
were still keeping three or four ahead with points from Shane Murphy
(2), Anthony McTague, Gordon Hughes, Cormac Ó Suilleabháin and
Brian Cafferty but Bornacoola rocked us with two goals to level with
about 5 minutes left. Then Ronan O’Rourke proved our saviour with
the final two points and we won by 2-12 to 3-7. Although we missed a
lot of chances it was good scores from Anthony McTague, Philip
Murphy and Ronan O’Rourke in particular that saved the day.
Foireann:
David Dolan, Gordon Hughes (0-1), David Leyden, Joe McTague, Éamon
Walsh, Shane Ferguson, Philip Murphy, Brian Cafferty (0-1), Adrian
Smith, Ronan O’Rourke (0-2), Paul Prior (1-0 pen), Anthony McTague
(1-3), Shane Murphy (0-3), Adrian Gallogly, Ruairí Ó Suilleabháin
(0-1). Subs: Cormac Ó Suilleabháin (0-1) for A Smith, Naoise
Hayden for E Walsh, Sean McCartin for R Ó Suilleabháin
Junior
B team lose to Cloone.
Our
second junior team were on the unlucky side to lose by 1-8 to 0-9 to
Cloone on Sunday. It was a very close game with O’Heslins leading
by 0-5 to 0-4 at half-time. The crucial score was a Cloone goal with
about five minutes to go.
Foireann:
Denis Dolan, Joe McTague, David Leyden, Seamus Donnelly, Neil
Hughes, Ruairí Ó Suilleabháin, Éamon Walsh, Cormac Ó Suilleabháin,
Freddie Walsh, Paul Prior (0-4, 1f), Peter Reynolds, (0-1), Shane
McWeeney (0-2, if), Tommy McCormack (0-1), Adrian Gallogly (0-1),
Sean McCartin. Subs: Daryl McFarland for P Reynolds, Diarmuid Keegan
for |T. McCormack,
David Earley for S McCartin, Adrian Murphy for C Ó Suilleabháin,
Ciaran Maxwell for Seamus Donnelly.
Scór Concert
The
Scor Ceolchoirm to commemorate 40 years of Scór is in Ballinamore
on Friday next, 3
April. Ballinamore performers include Brid Megahy who represented us
in the All Ireland Finals in 1979, Aisling Maxwell and Elaine
Duignan in Solo Singing. The Novelty Act which won the All Ireland
in 2001 will also be staged. It promises to be a great occasion.
Starts at 9.00pm
Under 14 Football
Our
under 14 boys had a good win over Carrigallen in the Park on Monday.
They play Glencar/Manorhamilton in the Park on Friday at 7pm
Under 14 Hurling
Under
14 hurlers play Gortletteragh next week
Under 16s Boys Lose to Mohill
This
was a game dominated by a strong wind nevertheless both teams served
up good football. It was a draw at half-time at eight points each
and Ballinamore had played with the wind. Mohill started to pull
away in the last quarter and the game finished Ballinamore 1-11 to
Mohill 3-15.
Foireann:
Kevin Banks, Conor Moran, John Fanning (Capt), Jack Cullen, Abdul
Ahmed, Cyril Smith, Keelan McHugh, Brian Beirne (0-6), Mark McGrory
(0-1), David McLoughlin (0-1), Andrew Burns (0-1), Michael O’Dell,
Luke Murphy (0-1), Stephen McTague (1-1), Jack Bagge. Brian Banks
Dinnéar
Damhsa –Oíche sar-mhaith
Our Dinner Dance in the
Slieve Russell was a great success with just 285 people in
attendance. Three buses brought patrons from the square and,
what’s more, everyone was there in time. The Ladies were presented
with their medals for the Division 3 league and the 9-a-side league
by Paddy Dolan and Maeve Quinn, in turn. The Ladies Player of the
Year award went to Katie Duignan. The Junior Men’s Player of the
Year went to Seán McCartin and the Senior award went to Johnny
McWeeney. Both trophies need a visit to the blacksmith after the
night’s festivities but it wasn’t any unruly behaviour but soft
material that is to blame for their disintegration. Tommy Moran kept
the show going as fear a Tí. Míle
buíochas to those who sponsored spot prizes: Ciaran Smyth, Gay
Prior, Lynne Clarke, Bobby Joe’s, Frank and Mary Mulvey Taxis and
the Slieve Russell.
Cookery Demonstration
Thanks
to all who made our Cookery Demonstration by Frank Moynihan, Chef
and his assistant Alex a wonderful success on Monday. To all who
bought tickets, sent donations, ticket sellers, Leitrim Observer,
Leitrim Post and parish newsletter for advertising, Freddie and Mary
Walsh of The Commercial Hotel, Frank and Mary Mulvey, Aughnasheelin,
Michael McGovern, Supervalu for sponsoring food, Paddy & Marie O
Connor, Michael Duignan, John Harte, Janet & Gene McManus,
Buille Toll Guest House, Rosaleen Joyce who travelled from
the US to attend, Ann Kavanagh for her help with tickets, to the
parents from all the surrounding parishes who supported the
function. Without all of the above the function would not have been
so successful Mile Buíochas.
Help
wanted in Park
Volunteers
are wanted in the Park every Saturday morning from 10.00am for
painting, tiling and cleaning work. With just 2 months to go to the
official opening there are a lot of jobs to be done. Please be there
if you can at all for the next few Saturdays.
Pósadh
Best
wishes to Gavin Brennan and Loise Ferry who are getting married in
Letterkenny this Saturday.
Lotto
Ní raibh aon buaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Pat Joes. Pota Óir €5,900. Winner of €40 for those present on last Monday night: Seamus MacMurchaidh. Buidéal uisce beatha Liam McGirl- Noel Sweeney. €40 an duine: Joe McCabe, Cloone, Killian McWeeney, Kiltybarden, Liam McGirl, Edel McCarron, Melvin Gaels, Cathal Prior, Aughnasheelin. Uimhreacha: 05637214
Scealta na Seachtaine 23 Marta 2009
Novelty Act wins at Scór
Liatroma
We
were successful in the Nuachleas once again with Raymond McHugh,
Philip McHugh, Tommy Moran, Brendan Brennan, Ross Dooner, Brid
Sullivan and God himself, Seán McKeon, winning with “Scór an
Neamh” In the other events, Aisling Maxwell was one of four
outstanding singers, any one of which could represent Leitrim well
and so it was with Brendan Brennan in Aithriseoireacht. Our Trath na
gCeist of Cormac Ó Suilleabháin, Andy Duffy and Seán Ó Suilleabháin
lost out also to Bornacoola. The Connacht Finals are in Elphin on
Sunday next starting at 5.00. Go n-éirí leis na buaiteoirí go léir
ó Chontae Liatroma.
We
would like to thank all of the people who helped on the night:
Margie McLoughlin, Mary Corby, Maureen McHugh, Michael Fanning,
Michael Duignan, Gerry Farry, Eugene Maxwell and John McCartin.
Thanks also to Frank O’Brien’s, per Tommy McCormack for spot
prizes and Frank Flynn of Pat Joe’s for sponsorship. Míle buíochas.
Juniors lose to Carrigallen
Our
juniors in their first game in Division 5 lost to Carrigallen but
led all the way and conceded a goal and a point in the last minutes.
However, Carrigallen were the other team to be relegated from
Division 4 last year so they would probably be the strongest team in
it. We lost by 2-9 to 1-8. Good to see a good turn out also for the
first game.
Foireann:
Michael Dolan, Seamus Donnelly, Ruairí Ó Suilleabháin, Joe
McTague, Neil Hughes, Freddie Walsh, Éamon Walsh (0-1), Cormac Ó
Suilleabháin (0-1), Joe Murphy (1-0), Adrian Murphy, Peter Reynolds
(0-1), Shane McWeeney (0-2), Tommy McCormack (0-2), Adrian Gallogly
(0-1), Seán McCartin. Subs used: Stephen Beirne, David Earley,
Daryl McFarland, Ciaran Maxwell
Ladies First Game
The
ladies played there first game of the Season on Sunday
last against a very strong Manorhamilton side. The O'Heslin's
Ladies got off to a great start with Carmel McCartin opening the
score with a great goal then we seen points from Deborah
Gilheaney(4pts) and points from Sarah McLoughlin(1pt). Half
time saw Sean O'Heslins Ladies leading by 1-5 to 0-3. The
second half saw Manorhamilton take control of the first few minutes,
opening the scoring with a point and then a goal. Manorhamilton were
very much in control for the rest of the game, but the Ballinamore
side didn't give up and worked hard but O'Heslins ladies had to face
a very strong wind in the second half.
Team Panel: Niamh Smith, Kirby Gilgunn
(Capt), Aine Martin, Lynda Harte, Michelle Fanning, Katie Duignan,
Sarah McLoughlin, Gillian Leyden (V Capt), Carmel McCartin, Ciara
O'Dowd, Leighann Gallagher, Deborah Gilheaney, Claire Fanning,
Sinead Gormley, Sinead Flynn, Niamh Flynn, Ellen Wrynn, Meabh
Gleeson, Aoibheann Flynn, Emma O'Dell, Aoife Smith, Ciara Martin,
Brid McCormack, Alison Gray, Lisa Dolan, Sarah Beth Reilly.
Anybody from the Ladies section who has yet to order or pay for
there Club Dinner Dance Tickets can you please do so before
Wednesday Tickets €40 ahead per person. Please Contact
either Aisling Flaherty, Aine Martin or Michelle Fanning.
Scór Concert
The
Scor Ceolchoirm to commemorate 40 years of Scór is in Ballinamore
on Friday week the 3 April. It promises to be a great occasion.
Starts at 9.00pm
Fixtures
Our
Division 4 team play Bornacoola in Bornacoola on Saturday at 5.30.
In Division 5 we play Cloone
in the Park at 1.30 on Sunday.
Under 16s play Mohill in Mohill on Saturday at 12.00
Under 14 Football
Our
under 14s beat Annaduff on Saturday by 4-9 to 3-6
Minor League
Our
minors lost to Carrigallen on Saturday.
Senior Championship
We
are grouped with Kiltubrid and Drumreilly in the Senior
Championship. We have a bye in the first round and our first game is
against Kiltubrid
Dinnéar
Damhsa
The Dinner Dance is on this
Friday in the Sliabh Russell. Anyone who hasn’t collected their
tickets please collect and pay for them in Priors tonight Wednesday
at 8.00. There will be a big crowd and great expectations of a big
night out.
Cookery Demonstration
The
Cookery Demonstration by Frank Moynihan takes place on Monday next
March 30th in the Commercial Hotel, starting at 8pm
sharp. This event is in aid of promoting
hurling for the youngsters not only in Ballinamore but in the
Aughnasheelin, Aughawillan, Fenagh and Drumreilly areas. Tickets for
this event are available from Brid Sullivan, Paddy & Marie
O’Connor or Janet Harte or in Kavanagh’s Shop in Main Street.
Please get your tickets immediately.
Good Wishes
Best
wishes to one of our great Lotto promoters, Christopher McNiffe, who
is in hospital at the moment
Lotto
Ní raibh aon buaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i McGirls. Pota Óir €5,800. Winner of €40 for those present on last Monday night: Hugh McTague jnr. Buidéal uisce beatha ó Ossie Costello- Padraig Seosamh MacLochlainn. 2 Tickets for Frank Moynihan Cookery night: Adrian Smith. €40 an duine: Brid Sullivan (This was an on-line winner, the second week in a row for an on-line win), Alanna Smith, Church St, Hugh McTague (arís!!), Orla McCaffrey, Lahard, Niall O’Hara, Drumarigna. Uimhreacha: 57130246
Scealta na Seachtaine 16 Marta 2009
Seachtain na Gaeilge
Seo
seachtain na Gaeilge agus iarraimid ar gach duine píosa Gaeilge a
úsáid i rith na seachtaine seo agus gach seachtain, chomh fada
agus is féidir
Scór
Liatroma ar an Satharn
Go
néirí lenar iomaitheoirí i Scór Liatroma ar an Satharn: Aisling
Maxwell san Amhranaíocht Aonair, Brendan Brennan san
Aithriseoireacht agus ár ngrúpaí i dTráth na gCeist agus sa
Nuachleas. Beidh Scór ag tosnú ag 7.00 san Ionad Pobail.
Bua ag Foireann na Sinsear i Sciath A
Bhí
bua mhaith againn sa chéad chluiche scéithe i gcoinne Aislinn ar
an Satharn. Eslin started very well and were 0-7 to 0-2 up well into
the first half. Indeed but for a great save from Denis Dolan in the
goal, they could have been further ahead. Seán Murray and Adrian
Smith had got early points but we finished the half well with points
from Ronan O’Rourke and a David Duignan free. It looked better at
half down when we were down just 0-7 to 0-4.
Scéal eile ar fad sa dara leath. Points from Shane Murphy, Ronan O’Ro