News/Scealta 2010

You can do our Lotto-on-line by clicking here and going to www.locallotto.ie When you get to the Local Lotto site, scroll on the left side to get the Sean O'Heslins Lotto.

Hard luck to our young Novelty act team who were unsuccessful in the Connacht Scor na nOg Finals in Castlebar last Sunday. One thing for sure, time is definitely on their sides, no doubt they will be the stars of the future for Sean O’Heslins on stage. Well done to Tom Prior, Euan McManus, Senan Harte, Aaron McBrien, Danny Smith, Eoin Toolan, Lorcan Curran and Owen Curran, for getting so far.

Next Sunday is the opening round of the National Leagues for both Leitrims Men and Ladies teams and the games are clashing with the men playing Limerick in Carrick and the Ladies playing Down in Ballinamore.

Any stewards who are not going to Carrick and are available to help in Ballinamore will they please text Alan Banks 086-8201001 and let him know.

Ballinamore Sean O Heslins Dinner Dance will take place in The Landmark Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon, on Friday February 17th, at 8pm. Music by Late Nite Radio followed by Disco. Tickets €35. Please book with Anne Shanley before Wednesday February 15th.

Bingo

Ballinamore Sean O Heslins Weekly Bingo will commence on Tuesday March 13th at 8.30pm sharp in Ballinamore Community Centre.
Double Books...........€12
Single Books...........€7
Small Books(4 Panel)...€4
Loose Sheets...........€2

Ballinamore community fitness and weight loss program continues this week with the following activities. Male weigh in followed by exercise class Wednesday at 8.30pm. Female weigh in followed by fitness class Friday at 7pm. Bootcamp for all on Saturday at 9am and community walk Sunday at 9am. The fitness instructor Michelle Fanning provides health and nutrition advice during each class. All classes are in the Sean O'Heslin's GAA Park and new participants are welcome. The groups are doing very well and are enjoying the program. Well done to the ladies who were the biggest losers this week, recorded by nurse Veronica. However the men are battling hard to win the prize of the fittest participant. Keep up the good work.

New low intensity keep fit classes, in Ballinamore Sean O’Heslin’s GAA Gym every Wednesday at 11am. Costing just €5 per class. You are welcome to come along and join in at any time. For more information, Tel: 087 9390980

Well done to Shane Moran who played at midfield for NUIG in the FBD Final last Friday night. Shane got the first point of the game but Mayo won in the end. Comhghairdeas Shane, great to have a clubman playing at that level.

Sympathy is extended to the McNiffe Family, Church St on the death of Bernard Healy, late husband of Valerie McNiffe. Go ndéana Dia trócaire air.

Best wishes to our Club President, Hugh Mc Tague Snr, wishing him a speedy recovery and a quick return home.

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn sa Scoláire Bocht. Pota Óir €5,350. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an Luan: €40 Carol O’Connor:, Buidéal uisce beatha ó Frank Flynn, Francis Duignan. €40 an duine, Catherine Benison, Crimlin, Michael Quinn, Drumlonan, Keilan Mulvanerty, Ruairi Sullivan, Paddy McGourty. Uimhreacha: 46051723

There will be a meeting for parents and mentors of underage teams, boys and girls, in the clubhouse at 9pm on this Friday, 27 January. All parents and anyone interested in helping out is asked to attend.

Best wishes to our young Nuachleas team who take part in the Connacht Scór na nÓg Finals in Castlebar on Sunday.

Ballinamore under 14 hurlers were presented with their under 14 Championship medals on Saturday last by former Limerick hurler and All Star, Shane Moran. Shane was introduced by Paddy O’Connor and he spoke words of encouragement for our young hurlers. It was a fitting occasion for a great under 14 team.

We wish a speedy recovery to Patsy Wrynn who is in hospital at the moment. Patsy was a member of the famous 1956 Senior championship team and one of our great supporters. We also wish a speedy recovery to Kirby Gilgunn who got injured recently. Kirby, who hope you are back in action shortly for club and county.

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Pat Joe’s. Pota Óir €5,300. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an Luan: €40: Martina Farry, Lahard, Buidéal uisce beatha ó Liam Mac Fhearghail: Alex Dalton, Anvil Court €40 an duine Monica Clyne, Lahard, Joe McCabe, Cloone, Diarmuid Ó Máirtín, Patsy Creamer, Lahard. Breda McWeeney, Longstone: Uimhreacha: 61257304

Fitness classes starting this week. Men's fitness class starting Wed
11th at 8.30.Friday at 7pm female fitness class, and Sat at 9am outdoor bootcamp for men and women. Please support your club while getting fit and healthy. All welcome and all classes in the GAA club. For more information contact Michelle Fanning 0879390980 or Patsy 0876846578

Female fitness classes in the Community Centre Mondays at 8pm (Zumba
and Better Body), Wednesday’s in GAA Club at 6.30 (Aerobics and
Circuits) and 7.30 (Bum’s & Tum’s) and Thursday in Community Centre at 7pm (Bum’s & Tum’s) and 8pm (Fitness class). All welcome.

There will be a meeting for parents and mentors of underage teams, boys and girls, in the clubhouse at 9pm on Friday week 27 January. All parents and anyone interested in helping out is asked to attend.

Congratulations to Laura O’Dowd who won a Connacht Post Primary School All Star award for the No 8 position. She will now play for Connacht in the interprovincials on Saturday next in Kinnegad. Well done also to Katie Byrne from Drumkeerin who also received an All Star and will be part of the panel for next week’s games.

Tá foirmeacha iarratais le haghaidh deontais do scoláireachtaí Gaeltacht ar an suíomh idirlín leitrimgaa.ie, faoi Scór.

All club members are asked to pay their membership to Tommy Dolan immediately. Players are especially reminded that you cannot play for the club in any grade, men’s or women’s without having paid your membership.

Under 14 hurling medals will be presented to the Ballinamore under 14 hurlers who won the championship last year on Saturday in the Park at 4.45.It is expected that a former prominent All Ireland hurler will make the presentation.

It was great to have Leitrim seniors playing in the Park on Sunday and better still to win. It may well have been the first time that Leitrim seniors beat Roscommon in the Park. Well done to Barney Breen and George Dugdale and to our own clubman Wayne McKeon. The game brought a great crowd to Ballinamore.

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i McGirl’s. Pota Óir €5,250. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an Luan: €40:Tom Burns, Buidéal uisce beatha ó Ossie Costello: Séamus Mac Murchaidh €40 an duine: Martin Flanagan, Monaboy, Strokestown, Anne Gallogly, Ardrum, Alan Banks, Willowfield Rd, Tommy Dolan Rósóg, Shane McWeeney, Longstone Uimhreacha: 74206513

Our young Novelty Act team of Tom Prior, Euan McManus, Senan Harte, Aaron McBrien, Danny Smith, Eoin Toolan, Lorcan Curran and Owen Curran won the Nuachleas at the Co Scór na nÓg Finals in Manorhamilton on Sunday last. They are certainly the youngest group we ever had in Scór Novelty Act and to win was a great boost to them at such a young age. The youngest, Lorcan Curran at eight years of age must be one of the youngest ever to win a County title in Leitrim. Well done to all of them and best of luck in Connacht in three weeks time. We were also represented in Rince Foirne, Rince Seit and in recitation by Megan McHugh. The Connacht Finals are in the Travellers Friend in Castlebar on Sunday 29 Eanáir.

Ballinamore Community Operation Transformation is starting tonight, Wednesday, the 11th of January at 8.30 in the SOH Club Rooms. This program will offer weekly weigh-in's, men's and women's fitness classes, bootcamps, walks and health talks. Help support your club while getting in shape and fit in the New Year. For more information contact Patsy Connaughton 087 6846578 or Michelle Fanning 087 9390980.

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Lawrence’s. Pota Óir €5,200. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an Luan: €40: Gerard Farry, Lahard, Buidéal vodka ó Jackie’s: Hugh McTague Jnr €40 an duine: Adrian Smith, High St, Michael McGirl, Drumreilly, Aodhán Mac Samhráin, Walter Sharpley, Aughayowla, John Kavanagh, Main St. Uimhreacha: 25170634.

Below we give an analysis of the number of games played by each adult player in league, shield and championship during 2011.The year’s match reports were analysed by Ruairí Sullivan and put on a chart. It is a very interesting chart that illustrates the sizeable number of adult players we have and the importance of the clubs role in providing the maximum amount of games for the maximum amount of players.

The GAA at national level recommends that each adult player should get at least 20 games per year. Only three players played more than 20 games in the year. Tommy McCormack topped the list with 24 starts, Joe Murphy had 22 and Sean McCartin had 20. It is also very revealing in that these three players would not have got anywhere near the recommended 20 games only for the number of outings they had with the Division 5 team.

In 2011 a total of 68 different players played at least one game during the year. Last time we did this analysis was for the year 2009 (figures can be seen further down on this page under the notes for 8 Feabhra 2010) and in that year just 57 players played at least one game. This shows that there are more players than ever available, although there remains the difficulty of getting them out on certain days.

It is interesting also that we picked up 15 players between 2009 and 2011 and lost just 4 who played in 2009. The four who played in 2009 but not in 2011 were: Stephen Beirne, Michael Dolan, Ciaran Maxwell and Joe McTague.

Our annual New Year draw was held in Gay Prior’s on Sunday night last. Bhí slua mhór i láthair, mar is gnáth. The winners of the prizes were: €3,000 Craven Family, Killaneen. (Ticket sold by Dessie McHugh). €1,000 Felix Donnelly, Fenagh (Sponsored by Gay Prior). €100 each: Orla McCaffrey and Yvonne McAllister, Tara Mahon, Aughnasheelin, John Woods and John Quinn, Dromore, Gina Mahon, Drumshanbo, Anna, Ciara and Niamh Flynn, Duleek, Michaela O’Rourke, Philip McHugh, Killaneen, Myley McKeon, Cammagh, Jackie Gallagher, Church St, Ciara Mahon, Kiltymoodan. Míle buíochas to all of our sellers and to all who bought tickets.

Every year the Library runs a very successful and very enjoyable Ciorcal Comhrá. Big numbers attend the weekly conversation groups which are divided in learners, intermediate and more advanced groups. For anyone interested in improving their Irish, the Ciorcal Comhrá will start in Ballinamore Library on Tuesday 9 January at 8.30. Please give your name in to the Library in advance. It will open again on this Wednesday,4 January

Ballinamore Community Operation Transformation is starting Wednesday
the 11th of January at 8.30 in the SOH Club Rooms. This program will
offer weekly weigh-in's, men's and women's fitness classes, bootcamps, walks and health talks. Help support your club while getting in shape and fit in the New Year. For more information contact Patsy Connaughton 087 6846578 or Michelle Fanning 087 9390980 for the schedule or to register.

Female Fitness Classes in Ballinamore

Fitness classes in Ballinamore Community Centre taking place on Monday at 8pm and Thursday at 7pm and 8pm. Classes are also on in the SOH GAA Club house on a Wednesday at 6.30 and 7.30. Classes are suitable for all fitness levels and are an excellent way to get fit, tone up, lose weight and meet others. These fun fitness classes include Aerobics, Zumba, Bum's and Tum's, Better Body, BLT, Circuits, Burn and Tone. Everybody welcome for more information contact Michelle Fanning 087 9390980

After a two week break our Lotto will resume next Monday, 9 Eanáir, in Jackie’s. Pota Óir €5,150

Our AGM on Tuesday last brought a successful year to a close. Both the Report of the Rúnaí and the address of the Cathaoirleach applauded the work of players, officials and club members. The success of the senior team in winning the Division 2 League, the winning of the Minor Championship and the winning of the under 16 League were the football highlights. However, the overall level activity, in and around the Park throughout the year is a delight to behold. The club fields 15 teams between men’s, ladies and boys in football and hurling. Then there is the cultural side of the club with Scór and Scór na nÓg. Yes, participation in the games and pastimes of Ireland is alive and well. Gura fada buan é i gCeann na Bó. There was good news too on the financial front with progress being made on reducing the debt. Massive efforts have been made and will continue to be needed over the next few years to eliminate the debt. However, the excellent facilities we have justify the effort and they would never be there if we waited to collect the money first.

The attendance was the lowest since 2007, with just 45 in attendance. However, the beauty of having our website is that you can look back on the years since it started and the attendance varies greatly from year to year. However, a smaller attendance is disappointing when it happens, but you never know why.

If you were not at the AGM, it would be worth your while getting a copy of the Annual Report. It highlights the importance of the GAA in the community and the place of the club in dealing with the trials of the modern era. It is excellently put together and shows the range of club activity during the year. It would be a pity if only the 45 who came to the meeting bother to read it. Text Patsy Connaughton at 087 6846578 or e-mail at secretary.ballinamoreseanoheslins.leitrim@gaa.ie for a copy.

There was no change in the main officer positions for 2012 and the following were elected to serve the club for 2012: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. Cláraitheoir: Tommy Dolan, Cláraitheoir Cunta (Ladies) Aoife Smith. Oifigeach Árachais: Paddy O’Connor, Oifigeach Cultúir agus Teanga: Orla Ní Mhurchadha. 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, Diarmuid Keegan, Alan Banks, Adrian Smith, and Paddy Prior. Under 21 member: Shane Moran. Under 21 Ladies: Katie Duignan. Three Assistant Secretaries for different sections were appointed: Men’s: Brian Cafferty, Ladies: Michelle Fanning, Coiste na nÓg: Damien Hamill. IT Officer: Paul McLoughlin. Coaching Officer: Patrick McKiernan

Don’t forget our big New Year draw on this Sunday 1 January in Priors. Draw at 11.00pm. All ticket sellers are asked to have tickets returned in time.

Ballinamore Community Operation Transformation is starting Wednesday the 11th of January at 8.30 in the SOH Club Rooms. This program will offer weekly weigh in's, men's and women's fitness classes, bootcamps, walks and health talks. Help support your club while getting in shape and fit in the New Year. For more information contact Patsy Connaughton 0876846578 or Michelle Fanning 0879390980 for the schedule or to register.

Female Fitness Classes in Ballinamore

See you all in Prior's on Sunday 1 January for big New Year draw. Have your tickets ready

Our AGM will take place on Tuesday next, 27 December at 3.00 in the clubrooms. Everybody connected with the club, players, parents of underage members, ladies, minor and under 16 players themselves and all interested in any GAA activities are asked to attend. Don’t miss it, Nomination forms can be obtained by texting Patsy Connaughton and they must be returned before Monday 26 December.

All of our sellers are doing great work and with less than two weeks to go we urge everyone to get the last of the households visited and last of the phone calls made. It would be great to get all of the tickets in by Friday week, 30 December. The draw will take place in Prior’s on Sunday 1 January.

There will be a sale of club gear; jerseys, tops, DVDs of Under 16 League and Minor Championship Finals in the clubhouse on Saturday from 4-6 pm. These would be very welcome for Christmas presents and ideal for club members or players. You can also order either of those items by ringing or texting Patsy Connaughton at 087 6846578.

Remember last year’s “Less of you” programme? This year there will be an even bigger and better post-Christmas fitness programme in conjunction with Leitrim Sports Partnership. This programme will run in the club gym and details will be announced later. At this stage you can contact Patsy Connaughton (087 6846578) or Michelle Fanning (087 9390980) for further details.

For anyone interested in improving their conversational Irish the Ciorcal Comhrá will start in Ballinamore Library on Tuesday 9 January at 8.30. Please give your name in to the Library in advance.

Brian Breen is, as far as we can ascertain, the third Ballinamore man to be involved the Leitrim Senior team in a management capacity. Dermot Gannon was team manager in 1974 and Paddy Dolan, along with Pat Clarke and Tony McGowan, were in charge for one year in early 1980s

Congratulations to Eoin McTague, son of Raymond McTague, formerly of Church St who was selected as Under 14 Player of the Year for his club Éire Óg, Greystones, recently

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Céad Lotto eile ar an 9 Eanáir i Jackie’s Pota Óir €5,150. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an Luan: €50 Séamus Mullen. 4 Vouchers for Smyth’s Siopa Ól sponsored by Ciarán and Cathy Smyth: Anne Shanley, Dún na Bó, Miley McKeon, Cammagh, Kevin Turbitt, Dún na Bó, Paddy O’Connor, Killaneen.€100 an duine: John McWeeney, Longstone, Tom Burns, Clenaghoo, Frank McCabe, Kiltyhugh, Tommy Creaven, Killaneen. 30 bales of briquettes each (sponsored by Gay D’Arcy): Francis Duignan, Main St and Frank McCabe, Kiltygerry. €50 each: Karina and Clíona McHugh, Killaneen, Brian Beirne, Ardrum, George Price, Willowfield,Rd, J J Dolan c/o Shortt’s, Mickie Donohoe, Drumreilly, Kevin Turbitt, Dún na Bó, Tommy Dolan, Rósóg. Uimhreacha: 67254014

Our AGM will be on Tuesday week, 27 December at 3.00 in the clubrooms. It is important that all players, mentors and general club members attend this meeting. Underage players, ladies etc are welcome as it gives a great insight into the work that the club does. It is the biggest meeting of the year. Don’t miss it,

For Christmas presents you won’t get better than a copy of the Cannaboe Liúdramáns show on DVD. Copies cost €15 and can be ordered by ringing 087 9173185.

Get fit and support a worthy charity this Christmas. On Monday the
19th at 8pm and Wednesday the 21st at 7.30 there will be fitness
classes in the Sean O'Heslin’s GAA Gym. All ladies welcome and all
donations received will be added to the money collected at the Goal
Blazers St Stephens day Quiz. Bring the santy hat along and we will
dance to some Christmas tunes.

Bingo fans will be delighted to hear that the Club will be running Bingo on Tuesday nights in the Community Centre starting in early January.

Sympathy is extended to the Kellegher Family, Clenaghoo on the death of Joe Kelleher. Also to the O’Connell family on the death of Pat O’Connell, Killadough last weekend.

Best of luck to our new County team managers Brian Breen and George Dugdale. Great to see two stars of the famous 1994 team now at the helm. How many times has a Ballinamore man been in charge of the County senior team? Answers next week.

Our big annual Christmas Lotto takes place next Monday night in Smyth’s Siopa Óil. Every year a big crowd turns up for this event. There are big prizes as usual and it is the one Lotto draw where the club makes nothing. It is, however, a way of rewarding our loyal Lotto supporters. Four prizes of €100, two prizes of briquettes worth €120 each, 8 prizes of €50 each. Don’t miss it, ar an Luan seo chugainn. Starts at 11.00pm

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn sa Siopa Óil. Pota Óir €5,100. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an Luan: €40 Tom Burns. €20 an duine ó Terry Shortt: Séamus Mac Murchaidh agus Seán Mac Conn Duibh. €40 and duine: Maurice Freehill, Snugboro, Ballyconnell, Lorna Spellman, Drumshanbo, John McGovern, Dublin , Aodhán Mac Samhráin, Tráthnóna, Karl Keaney, Miscaun. Uimhreacha: 60423751

The club had a big representation in Scór na nÓg on Sunday last. There were two Rince Foirne; In one team: Elaoise Martin, Maeve Hamill, Doireann McManus, Emma McGovern, Gráinne Flynn, Eadaoin Murphy, Grace Reilly, Aoife McCartin. This group qualified for the finals. Sa dara grúpa bhí: Laoise Moran King, Abbi Sweeney, Alannah Smyth, Ciara McGoldrick, Megan McHugh, Aileen Flynn, Aoife D’Arcy, Grace Cumiskey. Dara Reynolds sang in Amhránaíocht Aonair. Megan McHugh took part in Aithriseoireacht and qualified for the finals. We had two teams in Tráth na gCeist: Paddy and Cait Connaughton, Dónal Feely, Oisín McCaffrey, Hannah Banks and Niamh Toolan. The Ballad Group had Elaoise Martin, Maeve Hamill, Alannah Smyth, Joely McGovern and Aileen Flynn. Our First Novelty Act had Doireann McManus, Alannah Smyth, Sorcha McGrath, Aileen Flynn, Micheala Harte, Megan McHugh, and Ciara McGoldrick. The second act had Tom Prior, Euan McManus, Senan Harte, Aaron McBrien, Danny Smith, Eoin Toolan, Lorcan Curran and Eoin Curran. This group got through to the finals. There were also two Rince Seit: Maeve Hamill, Elaoise Martin, Doireann McManus, Eadaoin Murphy, Emma McGovern, Gráinne Flynn, Grace O’Reilly and Alannah Smyth. The second set had: Laoise Moran, Abbi Sweeney, Aileen Flynn, Aoife D’Arcy, Megan McHugh, Ciara McGoldrick, Carla Van Der Laan and Grace Cumiskey. Both sets qualified for the finals in Manorhamilton on Sunday 8 January 2012.

AGM

It is a while since our AGM was held during the Christmas season. It usually ensures a big crowd, with everyone home for Christmas. This year it will be on Tuesday 27 December at 3.00 in the clubrooms. Annual report for 2011 and nomination forms will soon be available. Please text Patsy Connaughton or e-mail him if you wish to get a copy. They will also be available at the AGM

Now that the Cannaboe Liúdramáns have finished their stage performances, your only chance to see them is on DVD. The show was a memorable event and in days to come will be talked about as a unique effort by club members to raise funds for the club and to bring great comedy to the town and throughout Leitrim and even into Cavan and Longford. Copies cost €15 and can be ordered by ringing 087 9173185. We would like to thank the entire cast of 14 who took part in the Liúdramáns; it required a big commitment from everyone.

Our dinner dance next February will be a special event with Minor Championship medals being presented for the first time since 1985. Also Division 2 League medals and the senior Championship team of 1986 will be back for a 25 year celebration. It will take place on Friday 17 February...

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn sa Heritage. Pota Óir €5,050. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an Luan: €40: Brendan Burns Buidéal uisce beatha ó Freddie’s: Aindrias Ó Dubhthaigh €40 an duine: Mona Creamer, Ray Sweeney, Drumnamore, Joe Murphy Jnr, Gerry Mahon, Steve Flynn, Gorvagh, Mohill Uimhreacha: 35702416

Scór na nÓg takes place in the Community Centre this Sunday at 3.00 and the club will be represented in all items.

The club extends sympathy to the Harte and Doherty families on the death of Eileen Doherty, Church St at the weekend. Go ndéana Dia trócaire uirthi.

We are looking for a door for what used to be the old toilets in the Park. These have been converted to stores and we have got one door donated but we need another. If you have one please let Sean Ó Súilleabháin know

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn sa Commercial. Pota Óir €5,000. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an Luan: €40: Seán Ó Súilleabháin, Buidéal uisce beatha ó Bobby Joe’s: Hugh McTague jnr. €40 an duine: M J Finnegan, c/o Christopher McNiffe, Pádraig O’Brien, Ardrum, Michael Costello, Ardrum, Martina Farry Lahard, Micheál McGirl, Aughnasheelin. Uimhreacha: 43152076. Happy birthday to one of our great Lotto supporters, Miley McKeon who celebrated a big birthday last weekend.

The Cannaboe Liúdramáns are now coming to the end of their stage performances. The show was a great success everywhere it went and the audiences were thrilled with what they saw and heard. The Liúdramáns will take the stage for the last time on Saturday night next in Ballinamore and a big crowd is expected. To book ring 087 9173185.

Scór na nÓg is just a week away with the semi final in Ballinamore on Sunday 4 December.

Due to computer problems we are unable to update the website at present. Unfortunately it means getting a new computer which will take at least two weeks. Apologies for the delay.

The club extends sympathy to the McGoldrick Family, Church St on the death of T P Scott at the weekend. Go ndéana Dia trócaire uirthi

There will be a meeting in regard to the club Lotto on this Thursday in Gay Prior’s at 9.00 sharp. Lotto sellers, lotto buyers or anyone interested in the Lotto or who has any suggestions about it is welcome.

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Bobby Joe’s. Pota Óir €4,950. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an Luan: €40 Miley McKeon, Voucher from Ciarán and Cathy Smyth: Aindrias Ó Dubhthaigh. €40 an duine: Christopher McNiffe, Evelyn McCaffrey, Bawnboy, Noel Gallagher, Boxmore, Paul Cullen, Aghadark (on-line entry), Karl and Marie O’Connor Uimhreacha: 14025376

Our football season for 2011 ended on Sunday last when Glencar/Manorhamilton beat us in the Under 21 semi final by 0-13 to 0-6. The sides were level at half time 0-4 to 0-4. However Manorhamilton powered away in the second half. Team on duty: Philip Farrelly, Eoin McHugh, Matthew Murphy, Kevin Banks, Jack Cullen, Jim McTague, John Fanning, Brian Beirne, Shane Moran, Andrew Burns, Shane McWeeney, Stephen McTague, Éamon Walsh, Conor McTague, Mark McGrory. Sub: David McLoughlin for S McTague . See report of game in sports pages.

The Cannaboe Liúdramáns are performing in Mohill this Friday night and the following week their final performances will be on Friday and Saturday, 25th and 26th November in Ballinamore. A lot of people didn’t get to see the show last time around and a lot of those who did would enjoy seeing it again.

We had to perform without one of the Liúdramáns last Friday night when Seán McKeon ended up in hospital. Best wishes to Seán for a speedy recovery. Best wishes also to Mary Fanning who is in hospital also at the moment.

Scór na nÓg is just two weeks away and our new Oifigeach Cultúir agus Teanga, Orla Ní Mhurchaidh, is busy preparing the various items. The second semi final will be in Ballinamore on Sunday 4 December.

A Sum of money was found in the Park on Thursday last after schools match. Owner please contact Alan Banks.

Oh the hardship of computers. At the time of writing it looks our website may be out of action for some days. However, we will survive without it but not without a few headaches.

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Smyth’s Siopa Ól. Pota Óir €4,900. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an Luan: €40:Noel Sweeney Buidéal uisce beatha ó Gay Prior: John Ryan €40 an duine: T I Dooner, Railway Tce, Joe McCabe, Cloone, Joe Keenan, c/o C McNiffe, Gerry Mahon, Church St, Séamus Mac Murchaidh Uimhreacha: 50643721

This week we announce new more attractive Lotto -on- Line arrangements. There are now five choices and you can join the Lotto for as little as 8 weeks and get one free. There are 2,3,4 or 6 weeks free depending on how many weeks you choose to do.

Under 21s win Quarter final

Our under 21s are also going it alone this year after a number of years joined with Aughnasheelin as Oughteragh Gaels. The had a good win over St Mary’s last Saturday winning by 1-12 to 1-4. The semi final is in Ballinaglera against Glencar/Manorhamilton on Sunday next probably at 12.00

Scoil Phádraig i Scór na mBunscoileanna

The Boys N S had eight entries in Scor na mBunscoileanna this year and were successful in the Novelty Act. The novelty act team was: Euan McManus, Tom Prior, Senan Harte, Aaron McBrien, Danny Smyth, Eoin Toolan, Owen and Lorcan Curran. Their solo singer was James Óg Maguire. James Óg Maguire was also part of their Ballad Group which also included James Creamer, Francis McGovern, Jack Gallogly and Nathan McCartin. In Ceol, Ryan Donohoe, Tom Prior, Thomas Darcy and Dara Maxwell performed. The school had four tráth na gceist teams as follows: Tom Prior, Danny Smyth, Dara Maxwell, Eoin Toolan, Jack Gallogly, Dillon Beirne, Nathan McCartin, Thomas Darcy, Ryan Donohoe, Dara Gleeson, James Óg Maguire and Ed Venice Matalias. Photographs of our winners on our website at seanoheslinsgaa.com.

The Liúdramáns are in Colmcille, Co Longford this Friday and they will be in Mohill on Friday week 18 November. The following week will be their final performances on the Friday and Saturday, 25^th and 26^th November in Ballinamore. A lot of people didn’t get to see the show last time around and a lot of those who did would enjoy seeing it again.

Under 16s Lose

Our under 16s played their last game of the year and were beaten by Glencar/Manorhamilton by 1-15 to 0-4.

Comhbhrón

The club wishes to extend sympathy to Celine Charles on the tragic death of her mother Ann last week. Celine plays football with the Seán O’Heslins ladies. Go ndéana Dia trócaire uirthi.

Lotto

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Priors. Pota Óir €4,850. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an Luan: €40: Alan Ó Bruacháin. Buidéal uisce beatha ó David McCabe: Hugh McTague Jnr. €40 each: Paddy McGourty, Church St, Monica McFarland, Lahard, Tomás McWeeney, Longstone, Martina Farry, Lahard, Mary Banks Smith, High St, Uimhreacha: 04716235

For the last two years our sponsored Cycle has been to the Connacht Championship games in Roscommon and Sligo. Both years the event has been a great financial and social success. Next year Leitrim’s first game in Ireland will be against Mayo in Castlebar about the last weekend of June, that is if Leitrim beat London. The distance from Ballinamore to Castlebar is 115km (72m). It would be a great new challenge. We would like to know at this stage if all or most of last year's cyclists would be in favour of planning to cycle to Castlebar. The target again would be for each cyclist to raise €200. Please e-mail your comments to seanoheslinsgaa@eircom.net

We had a wonderful night of Scór na mBunscoileanna in the Community Centre on Friday night and our two schools, cailíní agus buachaillí, were well represented. Scoil Bhríd Naofa had no less than 17 items which was not only the highest number of entries from any school this year but was also the highest from a single school in South Leitrim since the competitions began. Scoil Naomh Pádraig had 8 items which was their highest yet. Scoil Bhríd Naofa won the Bailéad Ghrúpa and Recitation and Scoil Phádraig won the Nuachleas.

Scoil Bhríd Naofa in Scór

Scoil Bhríd Naofa had two Rince Foirne groups. In the first we had: Grace Cumiskey, Grace Reilly, Éadaoin Murphy, Laoise Moran-King, Aileen Flynn, Abbi Sweeney, Ciara McGoldrick and Alannah Smith. In the second group we had: Gráinne Flynn, Niamh McNiffe, Emma McGovern, Doireann McManus, Leah Sweeny, Aoife McCartin, Maeve Hamill and Elaoise Martin. There were two singers in Amhranaíocht Aonair: Maeve Hamill and Chloe Mullen. In Grúpa Ceoil, Elaoise Martin and Laoise Moran-King played. Two danced in rince Aonair: Aoife McCartin and Laoise Moran-King. Two recited in Aithriseoireacht: Doireann McManus and Megan McHugh. Megan was the winner of this event with a great presentation of “Dancing round me handbag” In the Nuachleas: Sophie McNiffe, Doireann McManus, Sorcha McGrath, Aileen Flynn, Ciara McGoldrick, Alannah Smyth and Michaela Harte took part. Laoise Moran-King, who had a very busy night also took part in Ceol Aonair. There were also two ballad groups; in the first, Niamh McNiffe, Chloe Mullen, Leah Sweeney, Aoife McCartin and Sophie McNiffe took part. In the second, Maeve Hamill, Elaoise Martin, Aileen Flynn, Joely McGovern and Alannah Smyth took part and won the competition.. The two groups in Rince Seit were made up of: Grace Cumiskey, Grace Reilly, Éadaoin Murphy, Laoise Moran-King, Abbi Sweeney, Ciara McGoldrick Alannah Smith. Grainne Flynn, Niamh McNiffe, Emma McGovern, Doireann McManus, Leah Sweeny, Maeve Hamill, Aoife Darcy, Megan McHugh and Elaoise Martin. The two teams in Trath na gCeist were Niamh McNiffe, Ciara McGoldrick, Aoife McCartin, Leah Sweeney, Sorcha McGrath and Doireann McManus. Next week we will have the names of the boys who took part. Photographs of our winners on our website at seanoheslinsgaa.com.

See photographs of our Scor na mBunscoileanna winners under Photographs /Scor

The Cannaboe Liúdramáns are out on their second tour on this coming Friday night in Carrigallen. A week later they will be performing in Colmcille, Co Longford. On Friday 18 November they are in Mohill and on Saturday 18 they are in Mullahoran, Co Cavan. Then the two final performances will be in Ballinamore on Friday 25 and Saturday 26. People are already talking about their return to Ballinamore and no doubt there will be two great final nights. The cast have put a huge amount of work into preparing the show again and they are looking forward to entertaining audiences in the three counties where they perform.

Mallacht ar an aimsir

Our Division 3 and Division 5 fixtures both fell foul of the weather at the weekend.

Lotto

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn sa Poor Scholar. Pota Óir €4,800. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar Aan Domhnach: €40: Padraig S Mac an Phrióra, €20 Dara O’Mahony, Bottle Wine Aodháin Mac Samhráin, and Felim Maxwell, €40 each: Kevin McTague Dromcroman, J G McGloin Ahanlish, Kinlough, Úna McGovern Carrick West, Glangevlin, Tommy McKiernan c/o Boxmore, Dillon McWeeney, Special prizes for children €10 each Mark O Reilly, Niall O’Mahony, Clare McLoughlin, Clare McLoughlin. Uimhreacha: 24357061

Cluichí don Deireadh seachtaine

Division 3 game on Saturday in Kiltubrid against Kiltubrid at 3.30. Division 5 game in the Park on Sunday at 11.30 against Mohill

Under 12 games

Our U-12s finished off the year on a high winning the final game in the 11-a-side blitz. The game was played in the Park on Sunday evening and even though the weather was bad both Aughnasheelin and ourselves gave a great display of football with Ballinamore winning on a scoreline of 2-6 to 2-1. Congratulations to the entire panel for all their work all year and for winning an U-12 title for the first time in a good few years. Panel was as follows: Stephen Flynn (Capt), Jack Gallogly, Dylan Beirne, Conor McGrath, Cathal McHugh, Edvinus Mattadus, Mark Maguire, Christopher Maguire, Barry McGovern, John Conway, Emma McGovern, Tom Prior, Sean Christie Daire Gleeson, Nathan McCartin, Thomas Darcy, Keelan Creamer, Danny Smith, Eoin Curran.

Lotto in the Park

Next weekend’s Lotto will take place in the Clubrooms in Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin on Sunday night at 8.30pm. There will also be presentation of Certs to Under 8s and Under 10s. There will also be a fireworks display. It will therefore be an event for young and old.

Comhghairdeas to Morgan Quinn one of our senior hurlers who was selected on the panel for the Ireland Under 21 Shinty team. This is a great honour and it is the first time any Ballinamore hurler or footballer has been selected to play on an Ireland team. The Ireland team will play Scotland in Inverness next Saturday. Comhghairdeas Morgan.

General club meeting open to all members in the Clubrooms on Saturday at 5.30 to discuss motions for Co Board. Motions for Convention must be submitted to this meeting.

DVDs of great Minor and Under 16 victories

DVDs of Minor Championship and under 16 Leagues finals available. These are lifelong memories of historic victories. To order please text 087 6846578. Cost €10 each

Beidh Scoil na mBuachaillí agus Scoil na gCailíní ag glacadh páirt i Scor na mBunscoileanna ar an Aoine sa Halla. Ag tosnú ag 6.00

Every Wednesday at 8.30 Class includes gym work, strengthen and conditioning, ab attack circuits. All males welcome. Cost €5 per night.

Lotto

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Domhnach seo chugainn i bPáirc Sheáin Uí Eislin ag 8.30. Pota Óir €4,750. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an Luan: €40: Tom Burns. Duais ó Frank Flynn: Aodh Mac Taigue. €40 an duine: Aidan Galligan, Dromore, Marie Flaherty, Corgar, Gerard Farry, Lahard, Hazel Marie Evans, Ballinacargy, Vincie Gallogly, Drumrane. . Uimhreacha: 57240361

Juniors beat Kiltubrid in Division 5

Our Junior B team added a couple of more points to their tally in Division 5 with a win over Kiltubrid on Saturday. The hero of the first half was Daryl McFarland who scored two goals when were struggling and this kept us ahead by 2-1 to 0-6 at half-time. In the second half Adrian Murphy got a point and Stephen McTague got three from frees and we won by 2-5 to 0-8. Good to see Conor McTague coming back from injury and coming on in the second half.

Foireann: Cormac Ó Súilleabháin, David Earley, Freddie Walsh, John Fanning, Jack Cullen, Kevin Prior, Kevin Banks, Jason Kellett, Joe Murphy, Michael Costello, Adrian Murphy (0-1), Alan Prior, Daryl McFarland (2-0), Stephen McTague (0-4), Seán McCartin. Sub; Conor McTague for S McCartin, S McCartin for D McFarland.

Under 16s out of Football Championship

Our Under 16s championship run ended on Friday when they lost to Carrigallen by 4-12 to 3-13. This was a big disappointment as the same team had won the Under 16 fifteen-a-side league earlier this year. In the championship they have played four games to date but lost three of them, to Mohill, Saint Francis and Carrigallen. The defeats to the latter two were surprising. In the league they beat Carrigallen by eight points but lost by two on Friday. They play Dromahair in Dromahair on this Friday at 5.30.

Under 12 games

There are a series of under 12 finals in the Park on Saturday at 11.00, which include Ballinamore Seán O’Heslins.

Wicklow ladies won the Junior All Ireland last Sunday week and their captain was Caitríona McKeon who played at centre half back. Caitríona is a niece of Seán McKeon of High St, Ballinamore. Caitríona had previously played with London in an All Ireland Ladies final and lost, so her success was all the more deserved.

Karl Sharpley was home on holidays last week and he tells us that he plays football with a club called the Wild Geese in Los Angeles. Karl played football and hurling with Seán O’Heslins and won many underage titles.

Lotto

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Pat Joe’s. Pota Óir €4,700. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an Luan: €40: John Harte. Buidéal Uisce beatha ó Liam Mac Fhearghail: Terry Shortt. €40 an duine: Paddy McGourty, Marie Quinn, Drumcullion, Mike Martin c/o Prior’s. Jim Dalton, Alan Prior. Uimhreacha: 03672451

Ladies under 16 finals in the Park on Saturday at 12.00 and 1.30. Stewards required.

Our under 16 hurlers were terribly unlucky to lose by a point to Cluainín in the under 16 final. A goal from a penalty in the later stages, plus a 65 that came with time up were the deciding factors. Report next week.

Under 16 Football Championship

Under 16 were beaten by St Francis 4-6 to 1-11 last Friday. They play Carrigallen on this Friday at 5.45 in Carrigallen, a game they must win to remain in the Championship. They were unlucky last week to concede four goals and, like our Minors, they are preparing to do it all the hard way, something they are very capable of.

Camogie

Anyone for Camogie? A number of years ago we had a schools Camogie team in Ballinamore. The good news is that there is a Camogie Development Officer for Connacht who is available to develop Camogie in Leitrim. Initially it is hoped to have indoor camogie and the Coach will be available to get it started. Many of our ladies team would most likely be interested in trying it out. Give Paddy O’Connor a ring and he will give you details.

Good Wishes

A speedy recovery to Eilish O’Dowd who was in hospital recently. Fortunately she had already helped the under 16s to win the Championship.

Kildare Senior Championship Connection

Last Sunday Athy won the Kildare Senior Football Championship for the first time in 24 years. Cian Reynolds scored six of their points and two crucial ones hear the finish. Cian os son of Colm Reynolds of Edentenny. Maith thú, Cian

Lotto

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i McGirls. Pota Óir €4,650. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an Luan: €40: John McWeeney, Longstone. Buidéal Uisce beatha ó Ossie: Margaret McKeon, €40 an duine: Philip Roddy, Aughnasheelin, Tom Burns, Angela Flanagan, Church St, Kevin Turbitt, Dún na Bó, Alan Banks. Uimhreacha: 04623175

For the second year in a row our senior hurlers have lost by the narrowest of margins to Gortletteragh in the Senior Hurling Championship semi-final. A year ago the sides were level at the finish and we lost in extra time. On Saturday last Gortletteragh got the winning point with just a couple of minutes to go. Overall we had many chances to win it. In the first half, there were several times the sliothar went inches wide. In a low scoring first half it ended 0-3 to 0-2 for Gortletteragh with Morgan Quinn scoring our two points. The game was level on no fewer than three occasions in the second half with our scores coming from Kevin O’Connor (three) and one each from Shane Moran and Vincent Mulvey. Overall it was a close call but our hurling is over for another year. There was drama in the first game as Cluainín ended St Mary’s dreams of a thirteen-in-a-row. This year will see a County Senior final without St Mary’s for the first time since 1987, all of 24 years ago. Ironically that was the year the title came to Ballinamore when we beat St Mary’s in the semi-final and Gortletteragh in the final.

Foireann: Ruairí Sullivan, Paul Earley, Paddy McManus, Joe Earley, Liam Ferguson, Seán McWeeney, Kevin O’Connor (0-3), Shane Moran (0-1), Morgan Quinn (0-2), Keith Boyle, Brendan Mulvey (0-1), Shane Murphy, Shane Creamer, Adrian Smith, Éamon Walsh. Subs: Tommy McCormack for Shane Creamer, Cormac Ó Suilleabháin for T McCormack, Dan O’Brien for Éamon Walsh.

Another trophy came to the town on Sunday when the under 16 Girls won the 11 a side Championship Final beating Drumkeerin by 4-8 to 2.10. This was a great effort from the girls who struggled in the first half and were behind by two points at half time. A goal before half time from Eilish O’Dowd helped matters and brought us back into the game. Shortly after half time a goal from Leighanne Flynn set us on the high road but the result was in doubt until the very end. There were great celebrations as the Captain, Aoibhean Flynn, received the cup and, for the second week in a row, the bonfires blazed at Edentenny. Congratulation to the entire team and to their mentors: Séamus Flynn and Carol Wrynn.

Foireann: Laura Creaven, Bláithín Sharpley, Niamh Flynn (0-1), Lisa Maguire, Ellen Wrynn, Aoibheann Flynn (Capt), Laura O’Dowd (0-5), Maebh Gleeson (1-0), Leighanne Flynn (2-1), Róisín McHugh (0-1), Eilish O’Dowd (1-0). Subs: Cáit Connaughton, Rachel Creamer, Sara Beth Reilly, Niamh Toolan, Leah Mullaney, Kate Reynolds, Katie Cullen, Frances Farry, Aoife Murphy.

Our under 16 hurlers beat Gortletteragh last week and they play the final against Cluainín tonight in Páirc Mhuire at 5.45

We played our 4^th ^and 5^th rounds in the league winning both games by narrow margins. On last Monday evening 26^th September we beat Annaduff by a single point in the Park on a scoreline of 1-13 to 4-3. On the following Thursday we travelled to the Bee Park in Manorhamilton to take on the home team and won 5-7 to 2-11. We also got the points from our final game so we ended the league on top with 12 points from 6 games and have qualified for the final. Our opponents and the venue for the final have not been decided yet.

Under 16 Championship

Comhghairdeas

Comhbhrón

The club extends sympathy to our Assistant Treasurer, Anne Shanley on the death of her aunt-in-law, Betty Shanley

Cannaboe Liúdramáns

The Cannaboe Liúdramáns are on the road again and will be performing at five venues in November. This venture was a great fundraising success last February as well as providing great entertainment for audiences. So if you missed the Cannaboe Liúdramáns last February, or indeed if you want to see them again, you will have a chance to see them again in Ballinamore on Friday 25 and Saturday 26 November. The other venues are: Corn Mill Theatre, Carrigallen on Friday 4 November, Colmcille Community Centre, Co Longford on Friday 11 November, Canon Donohoe Hall, Mohill on Friday 18 November, Mullahoran Parochial Hall, Co Cavan on Friday 18 November

Hoodie Found

Some Ballinamore player or supporter left their Ballinamore Tesco hoodie on the stand in Páirc Seán MacDiarmada after the minor final two weeks ago. They can have it by contacting Philip Farrelly.

Lotto

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Lawrences. Pota Óir €4,600. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an Luan: €40; Mary Harte. €30 ó Jackie: Aindrias Ó Dubhthaigh. €40 an duine: Pat Joe Dolan and John Harte, Claire McNabola, Kilnagross, James Murphy, Railway Rd, James Shanley Cloone, Peggy Kilraine, Drumboy, Mohill. Uimhreacha: 04537612

First Ladies Team

Sean Reynolds has provided this information on the first ladies team to line out for Ballinamore. Just came across the first ever ladies team that lined out for the club. They lined out on 30th March 2003, Andy Duffy was chairman at the time. They played their first game against Fenagh in Fenagh.

On Sunday last our Minor Footballers achieved one of the most significant successes that have come our way in recent years. Minor football champions – on our own – for the first time since 1985. What makes this success so welcome and unexpected is that two years ago, as under 16s, this team was playing in what was effectively the B division, the 13 a side championship. They did reach the final but were devoured by Allen Gaels, on a most forgettable day in Aughnasheelin by 13 points. (One of our best players then was Abdul Ahmed). On Sunday last they were worthy winners and put in an outstanding performance.

They played great for the first twenty minutes of the first half against the wind and with three points from Luke Murphy,one free and two from play a free from Mark McGrory and one from play by Jack Cullen, they were 0-5 to 0-4 up, and really should have been more ahead. Then Glencar/Manorhamilton got going and by half time there was room for worry as Manor got five points in a row and only for a great save from Cian McCaffrey and indeed had the crossbar been six inches higher two balls would have gone under it. At half time it was 0-9 to 0-5 for Glencar/Manor. The second half was a revelation; The North Leitrim lads got just one point in the whole half. Mark McGrory finished a half chance for a goal. Dean McGovern got a point and then Luke Murphy finished Manorhamilton’s chances with a great goal and then a point.

Every one of the seventeen who played gave it everything but the contribution of Luke Murphy was a major factor in the destination of this Championship. Is not often that a 15 year old has such a bearing on the result of a minor match and, not surprisingly, he got the Man-of-the-Match award at the end of the game. Yes it was a memorable day as the 19^th title came to Seán O’Heslins plus three more to Oughteragh Gaels. The trophy was presented amid great excitement to Captaen, Stiofán Mac Taidhg. Particular credit must go to bainisteoirí: Patrick “Beezer” McKiernan, and Tom Burns and assistants: Patsy Connaughton, Joe Feely and Ollie Honeyman. Lá iontach do chlub Sheáin Uí Eislin.

Foireann: Cian McCaffrey, Kevin Banks, Eoin McHugh, Cyril Smith, Keelan McHugh, Jack Cullen (0-1), David McLoughlin, Stephen Beirne, Stephen McTague, Dean McGovern (0-1), John Fanning, Conor Moran, Mark McGrory (1-1), Andrew Burns, Luke Murphy (1-4). Anthony Maguire for Eoin McHugh, Brian Leyden for Conor Moran: Other subs: Patrick Connaughton, Cian Reynolds, Conor Maxwell, Brian Banks, Fergal Curran.

Stewards needed

There are two games in the Park on Sunday. Junior A Championship Final between Melvin Gaels and Mohill at 3.00pm and Junior B semi-final between Glencar/Manorhamilton and Aughawillan at 1.30. Stewards required.

Our Senior Hurlers play Gortletteragh in the Semi-final of the Senior Championship on Saturday in Páirc Naomh Muire at 4.00pm

The girls play in the Under 16 Final against Drumkeerin on Sunday in Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada at 1.30

Under 16 Championship

Yellow River Gaels Success

Gaeil an Abhann Buí is certainly a new concept that many will not be familiar with. At any rate the final of this new under 13 regional competition was played on Saturday last in Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin. Five clubs make up the Yellow River Gaels: Sean O’Heslins, Carrigallen, Aughavas, Aughnasheelin, and Aughawillan. O’Heslins were represented by Darren Maxwell, Damien Creaven, Adam Goldrick, Niall McGovern, Kevin Mullen, Dara Murphy, James Hamill, Daragh Reynolds and Jamie Sweeney. They had an easy victory over Sheemore Gaels.

Scór na nÓg

Preparations for Scór na nÓg are now starting and the club welcomes our new Oifigeach Cultúir agus Teanga, Órla Nic Mhurchaidh, who will be in charge of Scór and Scór na nÓg. Orla would like to hear from any youngsters interested in participating in Figure or Set dancing, recitation, solo singing, novelty act, question time, ballad group or instrumental music. Scór na nÓg dates are: Saturday 3 Nollaig i gCora Droma Rúisc and Sunday 4 Nollaig i mBéal an Átha Móir.

Lotto

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Jackie’s. Pota Óir €4,550. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an Luan: €40: Criostóir Mac Conn Dubh. €20 an duine ó Terry Shortt: Alan Ó Bruacháin agus Aindrias Ó Dubhthaigh. €40 an duine: Colm Byrne, Mohill, Amanda Hessian, c/o Paul McCaffrey, Corlough, Cora McCauley, Gort, Mohill, David McCabe, Poor Scholar, Lily Reynolds, Willowfield Rd. Uimhreacha: 65302417

Minor Final on Sunday

For the first time since 1995 Seán O’Heslins will be contesting the Leitrim Minor Football Championship final. The game is in Páirc Seán at 1.30 on Sunday . Lets see everyone there to support the team.

Stewards needed

The Intermediate Championship final between Gortletteragh and Melvin Gaels will be played in Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin on Saturday at 5.00. This will be preceded by the divisional under 15 final between Yellow River Gaels and Sheemore Gaels.

Our seniors rounded off the year with a very welcome victory in the final of the Gallogly Catering All County League Division 2 on Saturday. This was the first senior silverware to come to the club since winning what was then the Senior B Championship in 2003. That same year we won the Division 2 League but at that time there were 20 teams in the Division 1 League and our second team won the Division 2 League. There was great relief on Saturday as promotion to Division 1 without winning the league would have been a damp squib. This was a hard won game and at half time the teams were level at 1-4 to 0-7. We had got the tonic of a great goal from Wayne McKeon early in the game and a great point from Shane McWeeney near half time. Early in the second half Shane Moran picked up a fortunate loose ball and banged it into the net and that really set us into a lead we never lost. It ended 2-9 to 0-10. Our Captain, David Duignan was presented with the Cup by Cathaoirleach Seosamh O Floinn.

Foireann: Philip Farrelly, Mathew Murphy, David Duignan, Joe Murphy, Philip Murphy, Patrick McLoughlin, Liam Ferguson (0-1), Wayne McKeon (1-1), Shane Moran (1-1), Shane Murphy (0-1), Johnny McWeeney, Sean Murray, Shane McWeeney (0-2,1f), Adrian Smith, James McWeeney (0-2, 1f). Subs used: Brian Cafferty for John McWeeney, Paul Prior (0-1) for S Murray, Kevin O’Connor for Shane McWeeney.

It was a fairly unique event on Saturday in Cloone to see Joe Honeyman as manager of Kiltubrid in the Senior final against his old club Seán O’Heslins but in the very next game Joey was lining out at full-back for O’Heslin’s in the Junior B Championship quarter final. A great indication of Joey’s commitment to O’Heslins to see him lining out for the Juniors despite losing the Senior game.

Like Dublin in the All Ireland Final, our second junior team look dead and buried in the second half of their quarter final against Aughavas when they were nine points down with ten minutes to go but a dramatic recovery brought them within a point of Aughavas in the end. At half time it was 0-7 to 0-4 for Aughavas with three of our points coming from Anton Arandelovic who had a great game at centre field plus one from Daryl McFarland. Shortly after half time Aughavas got a goal and a point, Anton got us another point and then three points from Aughavas left it 1-11 to 0-5 with ten minutes remaining. Then the resurrection started. Anton got another point, Adrian Murphy pointed and then Cormac Ó Suilleabháin got a goal to reduce it to five points difference. Darren McGrory, who had come in as a substitute, got a point and then a goal and all of a sudden there was only one in it. Aughavas got one back but Anton Arandelovic pointed a free and it was back to one but time ran out and it ended 1-13 to 2-9 for Aughavas. Overall it was a good performance to get so close when all seemed lost and it must be remembered this team were playing in a higher division than last year. And so our last team in the 2011 adult championship made their exit.

Foireann: Ruairí Sullivan, David Earley, Joe Honeyman, Gavin Brennan, Naoise Hayden, Kevin Prior, Shane Creamer, Anton Arandelovic (0-6, 3f), Jason Kellett, Cormac Ó Suilleabháin (1-0), Adrian Murphy (0-1), Michael Costello, Daryl McFarland (Capt) (0-1), Adrian Gallogly, Seán McCartin. Subs: Séamus Donnelly for G Brennan, Alan Prior for M Costello, Daren McGrory (1-1) for S McCartin.

Great Win for Minors in Semi-Final

Our minors had a great win over St Manachan’s in what was a game of great drama on Wednesday last in Kiltubrid. This was an absolute see-saw of a game, we got a great start with a goal and a point from Conor Moran. Mohill followed with a goal and then we had a stroke of fortune with a goal from a sideline kick from Brian Beirne. The second half was equally dramatic with great goals from Conor Moran again and another from Mark McGrory. Jack Cullen got a significant point and with the game level in the final minutes, Conor Moran and Andrew Burns got the scores to put us over the line to win by 4-7 to 3-8. This victory puts Seán O’Heslins into the Minor Championship Final for the first time since 1995. Since then, as Oughteragh Gaels, in combination with Aughnasheelin, we have been in three finals and won two, but the significance of making the final on our own is a major breakthrough.

Foireann: Cian McCaffrey, Kevin Banks, Eoin McHugh, Cyril Smith, Keelan McHugh, Jack Cullen, David McLoughlin, Stephen Beirne, Andrew Burns, Conor Moran, John Fanning, Dean McGovern, Mark McGrory, Stephen McTague, Luke Murphy.

The winner of the two All Ireland tickets and a night in Dublin was Paul Cullen, Aghadark. The second prize of €200 was won by Louise Farry and the ipod was won by Alan Prior

Flags Out

It would be good to see houses, shops, schools etc displaying the club’s colours before the Minor Final on Sunday. Also to see everyone from the town there to support the lads.

Under 16 Championship

Our under 16s lost to St Manachan’s by 2-13 to 1-11 last week. Due to the Minor Final they have no game this week.

Dublin Player with Leitrim top

Dublin players did an unusual thing on Sunday when they worn tops over their jerseys while meeting the Uachtarán, Mary McAleese and in the pre-match parade around the pitch. They wore a variety of Dublin tops but the odd man out was Diarmuid Connolly who wore a Leitrim top with the Leitrim crest. One wonders is there a Leitrim connection.

U-12 Footballers win Plunkett Cup

We played our second round in the league in the Park on Thursday last against Allen Gaels and had a good win. We also played our third game on Mon evening in Aughawillan against Garadice Gaels which also doubled up as the annual Plunkett Cup. It was a game played in very difficult conditions and both sets of players gave a great exhibition on a very wet evening. Garadice Gaels were on top in the 1^st half and we dominated the 2^nd half to win on a scoreline of 3-7 to 3-1. Congratulations to the panel which was as follows: Jack Gallogly, Dylan Beirne, Conor McGrath, Cathal McHugh, Edvinus Mattadus, Mark Maguire, Stephen Flynn, Christopher Maguire, Barry McGovern, John Conway, Emma McGovern (C), Tom Prior, Sean Christie Daire Gleeson, Nathan McCartin, Thomas Darcy, Keelan Creamer, Danny Smith, Eoin Curran. Our next game is on Mon eve 26^th at 6.30pm in the Park v Annaduff.

Best wishes

All involved with the Seán O’Heslin’s club send their best wishes to Maeve McGivern, who is recovering in hospital in London at the moment. We all wish Maeve a speedy recovery and safe return to Ballinamore.

Dancing success

Comhghairdeas to Jack Quinn who won the All Ireland under 13 Dancing World Championship lately. Jack is son of Pam Cryan from Ballinamore and Thomas Quinn of Aughawillan.

Lotto

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn sa Heritage Bar. Pota Óir €4,550. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an Luan: €40 Miley McKeon: Buidéal uisce beatha Freddie: Sean McNiffe. €40 an duine: Johnny Harte, Arizona, Mary Harte, Lahard, Kathleen Keaney, Miskawn, Zita Smith, Church St, Lorna Spellman, Drumshanbo. Uimhreacha: 37650214

At time of writing it is likely that weekend fixtures will be as follows: Junior B Championship Quarter Final in Cloone on Friday night. Division 2 league final on Saturday at 4pm

It was a weekend of hard luck stories with our Ladies losing the Intermediate Final by three points when they should have won and out Juniors losing the Junior Championship Final by two points when they could have won. This was a thrilling game all through and there were some excellent performances especially from Kevin O’Connor who took to his new role in attack getting four points from play. For the past few years we have been desperately close in the concluding stages of the Junior Championship and this was no exception. Overall a great performance and hard luck in the final minutes when shots from both Rory O’Rourke and Shane Creamer both just went over the crossbar when, with a bit of luck, they could have been under. See match report in Observer.

Foireann: Denis Dolan, Kevin Prior, Paddy McLoughlin, Gordon Hughes, Eoin McHugh, Kevin O’Connor (0-4), John Fanning, Brian Cafferty (0-1), Brian Beirne (0-4, 2f), Neil Hughes (0-1), Stephen McTague, Éamon Walsh, Mark McGrory, Diarmuid Keegan, Tommy McCormack (0-3f). Rory O’Rourke (0-2), for Denis Dolan, Shane Creamer (0-2) for E Walsh, Sean McCartin for S McTague, Jason Kellett for D Keegan, Andrew Burns for M McGrory.

It was heartbreak for our Ladies team in the intermediate Final in Cloone on Sunday. Talk about kicking a game away!!. This really was a disaster. It has to be said every player on the team gave it their all but the scores just would not go up on the board. It was also a very windy day which made scoring difficult but it was cruel luck to hit 19 wides, ten in the first half and nine in the second, while St Mary’s had five in the whole hour. O’Heslins were far the better team over the hour but St Mary’s were brilliant at taking long range points from the few chances they got. While the girls were behind for most of the game it only looked a matter of time before they would get the scores, such was their dominance. Even in the final minute it took a brilliant save from the St Mary’s goalie to deny Sarah McLoughlin the equalizer. It ended 3-8 to 3-5 for St Mary’s See full match report in the Observer. We wish a speedy recovery to Niamh Smith who injured her ankle in training and missed the final.

Foireann: Carol O’Connor, Claire Fanning, Linda Harte, Aine Martin, Emma O’Dell, Kirby Gilgunn, Katie Duignan, Sarah McLoughlin (1-3), Ciara O’ Dowd, Laura O’ Dowd (1-1), Orla McWeeney, Michelle Fanning, Gillian Leyden, Deborah Gilheany (1-1), Aoibheann Flynn Sub: Méabh Gleason, for Gillian Leyden (Picture of team under Pictures/Ladies )

Our seniors beat Aughnasheelin on Sunday morning by 0-10 to 0-8. Thus we ended on top of the table winning eight of the nine games and drawing with Eslin.

Foireann: Philip Farrelly, Mathew Murphy, David Duignan, Joe Murphy, Philip Murphy, Wayne McKeon, Liam Ferguson, Adrian Smith, Shane Moran, Shane Murphy, Johnny McWeeney, Brian Cafferty, Shane McWeeney, Sean Murray, James McWeeney. Subs used: Kevin O’Connor and John Fanning.

Draw for All Ireland tickets was put back to this Friday so you can still be in with a chance for to win the trip to the All Ireland. Draw now takes place in Priors on Friday night.

Minor Championship

Our Minors turned in a brilliant display to beat Drumkeerin in Kiltubrid on Wednesday and to effectively put themselves into a semi-final against Mohill on this Wednesday in Kiltubrid at 7.00.The final score was 1-6 to 0-8. Stephen McTague, who was absent due to illness on the previous Wednesday, was a big addition on Wednesday last.

Foireann: Cian McCaffrey, Kevin Banks, Eoin McHugh, Cyril Smith, Conor Moran, Jack Cullen, Keelan McHugh, Stephen Beirne, Andrew Burns, David McLoughlin, John Fanning, Dean McGovern, Mark McGrory, Stephen McTague, Luke Murphy.

Under 16 Championship

Our under 16s won their first match on Monday against Garadice Gaels. They won comprehensively by 0-14 to 0-5. They now play St Manachan’s in Eslin on this Friday at 6.45

Report for U-12`s Autumn 2011

We played our first round in the 2^nd league in Aughnasheelin on Thursday last and came out on top after a good game. Our panel on duty was Jack Gallogly, Conor McGrath, Christopher Maguire, Mark Maguire (c), Stephen Flynn, Barry McGovern, Cathal McHugh, Nathan McCartin, John Conway, Emma McGovern, Daire Gleeson, Thomas Darcy, Keelan Creamer, Edvinus Mattadus, Tom Prior, Dylan Beirne, Danny Smith, Sean Christie, Eoin Curran. There are 7 teams in our group: Ballinamore Sean O`Heslins, Aughnasheelin, Melvin Gaels, Glencar/Manorhamilton, Annaduff, Allen Gaels and Drumreilly with the top 2 teams playing in a final in Páirc Sean. Our 2^nd game at home against Melvin Gaels fell foul to the stormy weather on Mon eve.Our next game is on this Thurs evening at 7pm in the Park v Allen Gaels.

After the Harvest Jamboree a number of items were found in the clubrooms: Two Ladies Jackets, one black leather and the other a cream dress jacket. One of the jackets contained a set of keys. Also a wallet with loose change found on the stand. Owners call to the clubrooms any weekday.

Lotto

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn sa Commercial. Pota Óir €4,450. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an Luan: €40 Noel Sweeney: Buidéal uisce beatha ó Bobby Joe’s: Walter Sharpley €40 an duine: Grace Wrynn, Aghadark, Margaret McKeon, Aughatowny, Seán McManus, Drumderg, Marcella McKiernan, Kildorragh, Catherine McTague, Main St. Uimhreacha: 10573246

Ladies play St Mary’s in the Intermediate Final in Cloone on Sunday next at 4.00pm

Our juniors face Mohill in the semi-final of the Junior A Championship on Saturday 6.00pm in Cloone. On Sunday our seniors play their final Division 1 game against Aughnasheelin in Aughnasheelin at 12.00 Under 16s play Garadice Gaels in the first round of the championship on Monday in Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin at 7.00pm

A Senior Championship is as far away as ever after we were comprehensively beaten by Glencar/Manorhamilton on Saturday last. We were beaten by 2-14 to 1-4 and it really was as the score suggests. Glencar/Manor were up 1-5 before Shane Moran got our first and only point in the first half after 24 minutes. By half time it was 1-9 to 0-1 and while we had the wind behind us for the second half, it would have taken Hurricane Irene at her best to make any difference. Nobody could have expected this and it probably boils down to being beaten by a far better team. The league is left and hopefully a win in the Final will help matters, promotion on its own is not enough.

Foireann: Philip Farrelly, Mathew Murphy, David Duignan (0-1f), Joe Murphy, Philip Murphy, Patrick McLoughlin, Liam Ferguson (1-0), Wayne McKeon, Shane Moran (0-4), Shane Murphy, Johnny McWeeney, Seán Murray, Shane McWeeney (0-1f), Adrian Smith, Paul Prior (0-1). Subs used: Brian Cafferty, James McWeeney, Paul McLoughlin, Tommy McCormack, Kevin O’Connor.

Our Ladies qualified for the Intermediate Final with a decisive win over Ballinaglera in the semi-final last Saturday by 3-15 to 0-6. The game however, was much closer than the scoreline suggests. This has been amazing progress for the team that won the Junior Championship last year. They now play St Mary’s in the Final in Cloone on Sunday next at 4.00pm

Foireann: Niamh Smith, Claire Fanning, Linda Harte, Aine Martin, Emma O’Dell, Kirby Gilgunn, Katie Duignan, Sarah McLoughlin, Ciara O’ Dowd (1-4), Laura O’ Dowd (0-6), Orla McWeeney (0-1), Michelle Fanning, Gillian Leyden, Deborah Gilheany (2-3), Méabh Gleason, Subs: Aoibheann Flynn (0-1), Aoibheann Curran, Celine Charles.

Our second junior team qualified for the quarter finals of the championship with a 2-10 to 1-5 win over St Caillins on Sunday. They led by 1-5 to 0-2 at half-time with Seán McCartin’s goal giving them a good cushion. In the second half Ciaran Murray’s goal was decisive along with points from substitutes Michael Costello (two) and Cormac Ó Suilleabháin. Andrew Burns also got a couple of good points. The half back line of Jack Cullen, Kevin Prior and Kevin Banks was our strongest line throughout and kept Fenagh at bay.

Foireann: Ruairí Ó Suilleabháin, David Earley, Joe Honeyman, Shane Creamer, Jack Cullen, Kevin Prior, Kevin Banks, Jason Kellett, David Leyden, Andrew Burns, Ciaran Murray, Adrian Murphy, Daryl McFarland, Adrian Gallogly, Seán McCartin. Subs: Michael Costello and Cormac Ó Suilleabháin

The underage section of the club are organising a very attractive draw with a first prize of a trip for two to the All Ireland Football Finals with accommodation plus two tickets for the All Ireland Finals. This is an exceptional prize as tickets for the final with Kerry and Dublin will be prized possessions and very hard to get. Underage players will be calling to houses selling tickets. Please support them. Draw will take place in Priors on Saturday next 10 September.

Minor Championship

Our Minors lost to Drumkeerin on Wednesday last, a result which has opened up the whole competition. As a result there is now a three-way play-off to see who meets Glencar/Manorhamilton in the final. The draw has paired us against Drumkeerin again on this Wednesday at 7.00 in Kiltubrid. The first half against Drumkeerin was a very changeable affair. Drumkeerin started well and had 1-1 up in minutes. Then we took over and had a pointed free from Luke Murphy, then three pointed frees from Brian Beirne and a goal finished by John Fanning. It was 1-4 to 1-1 and we were coasting. However we didn’t get another score in the half and Drumkeerin got 1-6 to lead by 2-7 to 1-4 at half time. The second half was much closer and two great goals from Mark McGrory kept us in it until the end but we couldn’t get closer than the final score of 3-12 to 3-7.

Foireann: Cian McCaffrey, Kevin Banks, Anthony Maguire, Cyril Smith, Conor Moran, Jack Cullen, Keelan McHugh, Stephen Beirne, Andrew Burns, David McLoughlin, John Fanning, Dean McGovern, Mark McGrory, Eoin McHugh, Luke Murphy. Sub: Brian Leyden for Anthony Maguire.

Girls Under 16

Girls under 16s beat Dromahair by 4-19 to 4-5 last Wednesday. They play Drumkeerin on this Thursday at 7.00 in the Park

Scór na mBunscoileanna

Scór na mbunscoileanna is around the corner and the local schools will be involved in Ballinamore on Friday 28 April

Lifestyle improvements

Our clubs excellent facilities are enabling individuals of the community the opportunity to take part in an 8 week health and fitness programme that will be delivered in Ballinamore GAA Club House. The programme is suitable for individuals of all ages, regardless of fitness levels. It’s the perfect opportunity to make new friends “have fun, get healthy and keep fit”. There will be optional weigh-ins, BMI calculations, body measurements and fitness assessments on the first and final week, with weekly weigh-ins available, for all interested. Health promotion, nutrition and motivational advice will also be provided weekly. The aim of the program is to provide a non-intimidating, friendly and approachable atmosphere, to ensure everyone feels confident improving their lifestyle. You can join the program for just the health or fitness element or for both what ever you feel comfortable with. The programme will be launched on Thursday 8th of September at 7.30 in the Sean O’Heslin’s Club Room.

Lotto

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Bobby Joes. Pota Óir €4,400. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an Luan: €40:Michael Flanagan, Drumarigna. Voucher from Ciaran and Cathy Smith: Seán Ó Suilleabháin: €40 an duine: Kevin Turbitt, Dún na Bo, Sharon Sweeney, Willowfield Rd, Bernadette Spellman, Diffier, Drumshanbo, Fergal McGirl, Main St, Hannah Banks, Willowfield rd. Uimhreacha: 43527106

Saturday is another big occasion for our seniors who are in the Senior Championship semi-final for the first time since 1998. They play Glencar/Manorhamilton in Páirc Seán on Saturday at 6.30. Hoping to see big support there for the team. Our Junior B team play St Caillins on this Sunday.

Ladies play in the Intermediate Championship semi-final on Sunday at 12.00 in Drumshanbo against Ballinaglera. Under 16s play Dromahair tonight at 7.00 in Dromahair.

Correction re Aughawillan Games

Last week we mentioned that Ballinamore hadn’t met Aughawillan in the Senior Championship since 1994 and hadn’t beaten them since 1991. However, one observant club member has pointed out to us that the story isn’t that bad. We met and beat Aughawillan in 2001 by1-10 to 1-9. Ciaran Murray got a late goal in that game.

Our Junior A team had a hard-fought victory over Allen Gaels on Friday night in Cloone. They led at half time by 0-6 to 0-5 and despite being down to 14 men they still managed to win by 0-10 to 0-7. This is turning out to be a great year for our adult teams with seniors and juniors both in the respective semi-finals. See report in sports pages

Foireann: Denis Dolan, Gordon Hughes, Patrick McLoughlin, Kevin prior, Eoin McHugh, Kevin O’Connor, John Fanning, Brian Beirne, Paul McLoughlin, Stephen McTague, Brian Cafferty, Anthony McTague, Mark McGrory, Ryan Gavin, Tommy McCormack: Subs used: Diarmuid Keegan, Shane Creamer, Éamon Walsh.

Our second junior team lost to Glencar/Manorhamilton by 2-10 to 0-2 on Sunday morning, they were beaten by a much fitter team. Foireann: Michael Costello, Francis Dolan, Joe Honeyman, David Earley, Kevin Banks, Shane Creamer, Jack Cullen, Kevin Prior, Jason Kellett, Adrian Murphy, Ciaran Murray, Andrew Burns, Daryl McFarland, Adrian Gallogly, Sean McCartin. Sub Peter Reynolds for Daryl McFarland. Final game in this group will be the deciding one, against St Caillin’s on Sunday

Harvest Jamboree – A big success

Our Harvest Jamboree on Saturday was a great success with over 400 people present. There was eating and drinking and then entertainment directed by Tommy Moran and John O’Connell and no better men to get the crowd going. There was a big raffle for prizes sponsored by Gay D’Arcy, The Clarion Hotel, Sligo, Castlecourt Hotel, Westport, Slieve Russell Hotel and Ciaran and Cathy Smyth. Many thanks to all of those sponsors. The whole event was organised by club Cathaoirleach Peter Reynolds and his team of helpers. Míle buíochas to all of them.

Minor Championship

Our Minors beat St Mary’s in the championship on Wednesday last by 2-16 to 2-13, to keep their chances alive. They play Drumkeerin tonight in the final game in Ballinamore.

Under 14 Final

Our under 14s put up a brave display against St Manachan’s on Sunday last in the Under 14 Championship Final and but for a number of missed chances they could have been much closer in the end. Overall the 3-11 to 2-2 scoreline did not do justice to their efforts. See full report in sports pages.

Foireann: Darren Maxwell, Damien Creaven, James Hamill, Christopher Maguire, Adam Goldrick, Niall McGovern, Mark O’Reilly, Donal Feely, Peter Reynolds Capt, Oisín McCaffrey, Daire Murphy, Cathal McHugh, Barry McGovern, Kevin Mullen, Jamie Sweeney. Subs used: Stephen Flynn, John Conway, Dara Gleeson.

Lifestyle improvements

The club is delighted to offers individuals the opportunity to take part in an 8 week health and fitness programme that will be delivered in Ballinamore GAA Club House.Exercise together with a healthy lifestyle can help you live longer, can help lower blood pressure and cholesterol, fights fat, helps you feel and look better, and protect against certain medical conditions. Its helps you cope with stress, improves your mood and your mind. There will be optional weigh-in’s, BMI calculations, body measurements and fitness assessments on the first and final week, with weekly weigh-in’s available, for all interested. Health promotion, nutrition and motivational advice will also be provided weekly. There will be different programmes designed for individuals of all ages regardless of fitness levels. It’s the perfect opportunity to make new friends “have fun, get healthy and keep fit”. You can join the program for just the health or fitness element or for both what ever you feel comfortable with. The programme will be launched on Thursday 8th of September at 7.30 in the Sean O’ Heslin’s Club Room, so come along for further information, registration and induction. For further information or to register, please contact 087 9390980.

Lotto

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Bobby Joe’s Pota Óir €4,350. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an Luan: €40: Sean McNiffe Buidéal uisce beatha ó Gay Prior: John Harte €40 an duine: Seán McManus, Drumderg, Margaret McKeon, Sinéad Beirne, 13 Anvil Court, Imelda Mahon, Church St, Pat Murray, Killaneen Uimhreacha: 30612754

We have a new system this week for those who choose to do Lotto on Line and we are hoping for a big increase in the number of club supporters who will be doing the Lotto. There are five choices and there are free weeks depending on how many weeks you choose. The choices are: 1) Full Year (46 + 6 Free), 32 weeks (28 + 4 Free), 24 weeks (21 + 3 Free), 16 weeks (14 + 2 Free), 8 weeks (7 + 1 Free). We ask all of our supporters who cannot make the Lotto on a Monday night to consider doing our lotto on line.

Junior A Championship quarter final against Allen Gaels on this Friday night in Cloone at 7.00. Our senior semi-final against Glencar/Manorhamilton will be on Saturday week in Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada.

For the first time since 1998 our seniors have reached the Semi-Final of the Championship. Last Saturday’s win over Aughawillan was a significant breakthrough in more ways than one. Some of our current seniors weren’t born when we last beat Aughawillan in the Senior Championship. Yes, it is all of 20 years ago since we beat Aughawillan on our way to the 1991 Final. The last meeting between the teams was in 1994 when Aughawillan won. Ironically our paths havn’t crossed in senior Championship since then. Saturday’s win was a great boost to the team, especially to get to a semi-final and the performance was as good as the final score suggests. From the time Wayne McKeon scored our first point to the final whistle, we were never behind, but Aughawillan certainly fought all of the way and brought it to level pegging at 0-3 each at one stage of the first half. . Midway through the second half Aughawillan came within a point at 0-8 to 0-7 but five points in a row from Shane Murphy, Shane McWeeney (free), Shane Murphy again, Sean Murphy and James McWeeney (free) gave us the six point lead that left it safe. It ended 0-13 to 0-8. Overall it was a very pleasing display and sets us up for a crack at Glencar/Manorhamilton in the semi-final.

Foireann: Philip Farrelly, Matthew Murphy, David Duignan, Joe Murphy, Philip Murphy, Patrick McLoughlin, Liam Ferguson (0-1), Wayne McKeon (0-2), Shane Moran (0-1), Shane Murphy (0-2), Johnny McWeeney, Seán Murray (0-1), Paul Prior (0-1f), Adrian Smith, Shane McWeeney (0-4,3f). Subs: Brian Cafferty for A Smith, James McWeeney (0-1f) for P Prior, Tommy McCormack for S Murphy.

Harvest Jamboree – See you all there?

Saturday is the big night that we have all been waiting for. The big Cannaboe Tea Party will be taking place in the “Marquee in the Park”. If there is anyone out there who can still organise a table with some of their friends or relations, there will still be space to accommodate you. Also, any individuals or couples who would like to attend, you can join a table. Please give Celia a ring at 087 9272412. Starting time is 7.00pm and all patrons are asked to be seated at that time. Contribution is €15 each. Those who would like to attend the Dance only can come after 10.00pm and admission for dance only is €10.

Army Band to perform play at opening of Reading Groups Project

The Sean O’Heslins Readers Group Project will be launched in the marquee on Friday night of next week, 26 August. This event is open to the public and the club is very keen to see a big crowd there to. There will be a brief formal launch of the project but the highlight of the night will be a musical performance by the Army Band of the Western Brigade. Don’t miss this great free event and bring along your family and friends. Admission is free to this event.

Leitrim ladies will be playing our neighbours Cavan in the All Ireland Intermediate semi final this Saturday 27th August in Leahy Park, Cashel at 4.15pm. We wish the team and Ballinamore Sean O'Heslin's representatives, Kirby Gilgunn and Sarah McLoughlin, the very best of luck.

Sean O’Heslin’s ladies emulated their male counterparts at the weekend by qualifying for the Leitrim Ladies Intermediate semi final. While they lost on Saturday by 3 pts to Manorhamilton they qualified for the semi finals. They now play Ballinaglera in the semi final. Panel last Saturday was: Carol O'Connor, Claire Fanning, Linda Harte, Gillian Leyden, Aoibheann Flynn, Kirby Gilgunn, Katie Duignan, Sarah McLoughlin, Ciara O’ Dowd, Laura O’ Dowd, Orla McWeeney, Michelle Fanning, Niamh Smith, Deborah Gilheany, Linda O’Brien, Méabh Gleason, Emma O’Dell, Aoibheann Curran, Celine Charles, Katherine Toolan, Aine Martin, Aisling O’Flaherty.

Jerseys, Tops etc

Jerseys, polo shirts etc in the club colours for all age groups are now available and samples are on display in the clubrooms and in Gay Priors. If you would like to order, please check them out for size etc either in the clubrooms or in Gay Priors. You can order either of those items by texting Patsy Connaughton with details of size and quantity to 087 6846578. Orders must be in by this weekend at the latest.

Minor Championship

Minors play St Mary’s tonight Wednesday at 7.30 Páirc Naomh Muire. On Wednesday next they play Drumkeerin at 7.00 in Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin

Under 14 Final

The under 14 final against St Manachan’s is fixed for Páirc Seán MacDiarmada on Sunday 28 August at 6.00

Under 16 Hurling Championship

Cailíní Bhéal an Átha Móir at All Ireland Fleadh

Great to see our Senior Scór dancers compete at All Ireland Fleadh level in Cavan. Well done to Orla Murphy and her team on reaching the All Ireland Finals. Good also to see Glencar/Manorhamilton and Fenagh also taking part as well as many individual competitors from Leitrim.

Comhbhrón

Sympathy is extended to the Murphy Family Railway Rd on the death of Mary Murphy, sister of James. Go ndéana Dia trócaire uirthi.

Lotto

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Prior’s. Pota Óir €4,300. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an Luan: Margaret McKeon €40 Buidéal uisce beatha ó David McCabe: Philip Farrelly Snr. €40 an duine: Brendan McGowan, Ardrum, James Murphy, Stephen Beirne, Ardrum, Tara Mahon, Buggaun, Shane McWeeney, Longstone. Uimhreacha: 47652103

Our eagerly awaited Senior Championship quarter final against Aughawillan is taking place on Saturday evening in Cloone starting at 6.45. It would be great to see all our underage players there and to give them the opportunity of supporting our senior club team and to establish the club connection between underage and senior. We would ask all parents and supporters to make a special effort to be there, now that the Festival is over!!. . Minors play Melvin Gaels in the Park tonight Wednesday at 7.00. There will be an Under 21 B All Ireland Semi-final in the Park on Saturday between Donegal and Westmeath at 2.00pm. Stewards required.

Harvest Jamboree - Are you booked in?

The Harvest Jamboree is now just a week away, on Saturday 27 August and there is still room for more tables. This was the “social event of the year” this time last year and it promises to be the same this year. After the Festival, it is the remaining big event for the town and countryside around Ballinamore until next Christmas. It will again be held in the exciting marquee location and there will be bar facilities and great music for the night. Anyone who would like to take a table for ten people, or if you wish to attend the event as an individual or couple please contact Celia 087 9272412 or Helena at 087 2378514. The contribution is €15 per person and the event is a major fundraiser for the club.

Juniors in Junior A Championship Semi-Final

Our Juniors had a good win over Carrigallen in their second game and their victory by 1-9 to 1-8 means that they top their group, like our seniors, and are now in the Junior A Championship quarter final where they will face Allen Gaels. They struggled to get on top of Carrigallen but good scores from Stephen McTague and Tommy McCormack, in particular, pulled them through.

Foireann: Denis Dolan, Gordon Hughes, Patrick McLoughlin, Neil Hughes, John Fanning, Kevin O’Connor, Eoin McHugh, Brian Beirne, Paul McLoughlin, Stephen McTague, Brian Cafferty, Anthony McTague, Tommy McCormack, Diarmuid Keegan, Mark McGrory. Subs: Kevin Prior for Neil Hughes, Rory O’Rourke for Diarmuid Keegan.

Juniors beat St Osnat’s in Junior B Championship

Andrew Burns was the hero of this game and his three goals were the difference between the teams. Andrew hit the net three times, once in the first half and twice in the second and each in turn, put paid to St Osnat’s chances. It was a good start to our adventure at a higher level for this team. They won the C Championship last year, but they had never beaten St Osnatts in the Championship before. Sean McCartin was our chief scorer in the first half with two pointed frees and one from play and Adrian Gallogly got two good points also. Adrian Murphy got a point also but Andrew Burns’ goal gave us the 1-6 to 0-5 cushion at half time. Adrian Murphy was first on the score sheet in the second half before Andrew Burns pointed and he quickly followed with his second goal. We were looking comfortable at 2-8 to 0-6 but then St Osnat’s got a goal. Adrian Murphy got another point but Osnat’s got two. However Sean McCartin pointed a free and Andrew Burns got his third goal when he deflected into the net and that left it 3-10 to 1-8 which is a very healthy start in a group where we now meet Glencar/Manorhamilton’s third team and Fenagh St Caillin’s second.

Foireann: Peter Reynolds, Gavin Brennan, Joe Honeyman, Shane Creamer, Jack Cullen, Freddie Walsh, Kevin Banks, Jason Kellett, Kevin Prior, Andrew Burns (3-1), Ciaran Murray, Adrian Murphy (0-3), Daryl McFarland, Adrian Gallogly (0-2), Sean McCartin (0-4). Sub used: David Earley for Daryl McFarland.

Army Band to perform at opening of Reading Groups Project

Bingo is off

The Joe McInerney GAA Sports day was a great success and there was general agreement that the format was better than in previous years. Teams of under 8s and under 10 from Aughnasheelin, Ballinamore, Garadice Gaels, Fenagh and Derrinacreeve Gaels took part. The club would like to thank the Leitrim GAA Club of New York annual golf classic for the continued support of the event. Special thanks to Pat Murray, formerly of Killaneen, who initiated the New York Leitrim GAA Club’s support.

The inaugural Christy Gallogly Under 16 Tournament ran off very well at the weekend with the following eight teams taking part: Enniskillen Gaels, St Patrick’s Donagh, Boyle, Longford Slashers, Skerries Harps, Castleknock and Templeport as well as Seán O’Heslins. After a series of games, Sean O’Heslins and Castleknock from Dublin qualified for the finals. The Dublin team were by far the stronger and ran out deserving winners of the Final. After the final, Tommy Moran paid tribute to the late great Christy Gallogly and outlined all of the work he did in his time for Seán O’Heslins. The new trophy was presented to the winning Captain by Christy’s son Brian Gallogly and the medals were presented by his daughter, Olive. .

Jerseys, Tops etc

Under 14 Final

The under 14 final against St Manachan’s is fixed for Páirc Seán MacDiarmada on Sunday 28 August at 6.00

Greetings from Singapore

News from Brendan Wisely in Singapore “Greetings from Singapore. It’s that time of year again, where all of Asia is getting ready for the upcoming Asian Gaelic Games (October 14th -16th). This year the event is being held in Seoul, Korea. To be exact in the suburb, called Suwon. Suwon is the only remaining completely walled city in South Korea. One interesting fact is that the games will be held at the grounds of the World Cup Stadium, another is that Park Ji-Sung, the Manchester Footballer, was born and grew up in this area. So here’s hoping to see the legendary Hugh Gough make his annual pilgrimage and if the Gods are really shining that Pat Travers is still out in Seoul, since the last world cup. Who knows we may have another Ballinamore man, line out for Singapore GFC.” Míle buíochas A Bhreandáin.

Lotto

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn sa Scoláire Bocht. Pota Óir €4,250. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an Luan: €40 Martina Farry. Buidéal uisce beatha ó Gordon Hughes: Tom Burns.. €40 an duine Ann Prior, Derrinever, Gavin B Honeyman, Séamus mac Murchaidh, Elaine Duignan, Killaneen, Angela Geoghegan, Ruislip, Middlesex. Uimhreacha: 17652430. Welcome back to one of our great Lotto patrons, Miley McKeon, back after his illness for the first time on Monday. Great to see a great crowd on Monday after the Festival and all.

Juniors play their second game in the Junior A Championship on Saturday against Carrigallen in Cloone at 7.00pm. Our second Junior team play their first round in the Junior B Championship on Sunday at 3.00 against St Osnatt’s. Venue to be fixed. Minors play Melvin Gaels in the Park next Wednesday at 7.00

Our seniors played out their final Championship group match in Páirc Seán on Saturday evening against Annaduff. There were three changes from the team that started against Drumreilly in Cloone due to injuries, Jim McTague, Joe Murphy & Ronan O’Rourke all sitting this one out. We struggled in the first half, scores were hard to come by, Shane McWeeney and Paul Prior both pointing from frees. Were it not for an excellent goal from Sean Murray after a nice passing movement, we would have been out of the picture at half time. Annaduff led by 0-8 to 1-3 at the break.

The second half was much closer, and while we enjoyed a lot of possession, we struggled to get into the scoring zone for long periods. Brian Cafferty got our only score from play in the second half, while Shane McWeeney was on target scoring three points all from frees. Our best performances came from Philip & Matthew Murphy, Wayne McKeon & Shane McWeeney. Overall a very exciting game in slippy conditions with both teams securing a place in the quarter finals and crucially, another year of senior championship football in 2012.

Team and Scorers: Philip Farrelly, Matthew Murphy, Paddy McLoughlin, David Duignan, Philip Murphy, Liam Ferguson, Anthony McTague, Wayne McKeon, Shane Moran, Shane Murphy, Johnny McWeeney, Paul Prior (0-1 free) Sean Murray (1-1), Adrian Smith, Shane McWeeney (0-4, 4f). Subs used James McWeeney for Shane Murphy, Brian Cafferty (0-1) for Paul Prior, Paul McLoughlin for Adrian Smith.

Major Harvest Jamboree events coming up

There are just two weeks to the eagerly awaited Harvest Jamboree. This year there will be three days of events.On the Friday the Army Band of the Western Command will perform at an event to launch a major cross-border initiative by the Seán O’Heslin’s club. On the Saturday the second annual Harvest Jamboree will take place and on the Sunday there will be a monster bingo. All events will take place in the marquee which will hold about 500 people and there will be full bar facilities provided.

Army Band to perform at opening of Reading Groups Project

Sean O’Heslins GAA club has been instrumental in initiating a number of cross border and cross-community projects which has broadened the work of the club and has been the subject of much favourable comment at different levels. Last year the club was instrumental in organising a cross-border sporting event which drew underage teams clubs from Cavan, Fermanagh and Leitrim together from a range of sports. This year the focus is reading groups and, in conjunction with Leitrim County Library, cross-community readers groups from Leitrim, Cavan, Fermanagh and Tyrone will be brought together over the next two years culminating in a major event in Ballinamore each year. The launch of this project will take place in the Sean O’Heslins marquee on the Friday 26 August. The Army Band of the Western Command will give a musical performance at the launch. Admission is free to this event and the public are invited to attend.

American Tea Party

The highlight of the Harvest Jamboree Weekend is the American Tea Party on the Saturday night. This year’s event promises to surpass last year and already the quota of tables is nearly full. We advise you to book your table or your place at one of the hosts’ tables as soon as possible. Please ring Helena D’Arcy or Celia Donohoe without delay. There will be bar facilities and great music for the night.

Monster Bingo on Sunday 28

On the Sunday there will be a monster Bingo in the marquee in the Park. More details of this next week.

There are Ladies senior championship games in the Park on Sunday at 12.00 and 1.30 and stewards will be required.

The Joe McInerney Fun Day this year will take the format of an U8 and U10 fun blitz with all the local clubs taking part. This annual event is being developed into a more appropriate football event. Any child visiting the town who wishes to take part is welcome. Just let any club official know on the day. This event is being sponsored by the Leitrim GAA Club of New York annual golf classic and the Sean O’Heslins club would like to express their thanks for the continued support of the event. Special thanks to Pat Murray, formerly of Killaneen, who initiated the New York Leitrim GAA Club’s support.

Christy Gallogly was one of the legendary figures behind the Seán O’Heslins club. His name will forever be linked with the great Senior and underage teams of the 1960s and 1970s in particular. He was also behind many of the great successes of the Vocational Schools and St Felim’s teams during the same era. Christy was club Cathaoirleach from 1971 to 1974 and was Rúnaí from 1957-1970 for all but one year. This year the club is organising an under 16 tournament which will be named after him. The inaugural Christy Gallogly Memorial Tournament starts this Thursday at 7:30pm with U16 boys teams from Leitrim, Roscommon, Cavan, Fermanagh, Longford and Dublin. On Thursday Ballinamore play Lisnaskea and Templeport play Boyle, both matches at 7.30. Friday Enniskillen Gaels play Skerries at 5.30 and Castleknock play Longford Slashers at 7.30pm. Semi finals on Saturday at 5.30 and 7pm. Final and Shield Final on Sunday at 4.00pm and 6.30pm.

Fitness Classes

Fitness Classes back on Monday and Thursday in the Gym in the Park at 8pm. Outdoor Bootcamp on Wednesdays at 8pm.

Under 14 Championship

Under 14s drew with St Caillins in Fenagh last Friday. Ballinamore 5-6 Fenagh St Caillin’s 3-12

Minor Championship

Our minors had a great win over St Manachan’s on Wednesday evening last. The final score was Sean O’Heslins 1-10 St Manachan’s 1-9. On Monday we were surprised by St Francis in a game we looked to be winning with minutes to go. The score in this one was the same only the other way around: St Frances 1-10 Sean O’Heslins 1-9. However all is not lost

Lotto

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Ní Fhionn’s. Pota Óir €4,200. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an Luan: €40 Christopher McNiffe. Dhá duaiseanna ó Frank & Ita Flynn: Philip Farrelly Jnr and Bernadette Dowd, Sallyfield. €40 an duine: Séamus Mulleaney, Kilclare, Karen Gallogly, Drumreilly, Marge McLoughlin, Tarmon, Michael Quinn, Drumlonan, Dermot Tiernan, Cloone. Uimhreacha: 32501746

Our seniors play Annaduff in the second game of the Senior Championship in Páirc Sean Mac Diarmada on Saturday at 6.00.

While our seniors will be playing in Páirc Seán in Carrick on Saturday, there will be two big games in our own Park. St Mary’s play Allen Gaels at 6.00 and Aughawillan play Cloone at 7.30. Then on Sunday morning, at 11.30 Allen Gaels play St Mary’s in the Junior Championship and at 1.00 Annaduff play Carrigallen. Please let Alan Banks know if you are available for either days.

Our Junior A team made a great start to the Championship with a deserved win over Annaduff on Sunday last. If one were to dwell on league form we would have had little chance in this encounter. Annaduff have played seven league games and only lost one. We have played seven and won none. However, last year we had a team which won the Junior C Championship and they were bottom of the relevant league also. At any rate our juniors gave a superb performance on Sunday in Cloone. In the first half we got great points from Anthony McTague, Brian Cafferty and Tommy McCormack as well as Diarmuid Keegan who replaced the injured Ryan Gavin. At half time we led by 0-7 to 0-4. It was a very keenly contested game and experience has shown us that Annaduff never give up easily and neither did they. Paul McLoughlin started our second half with two great points and eventually we got four clear 0-11 to 0-5. Then came a brilliant passing movement between Brian Cafferty and Anthony McTague which ended with Diarmuid Keegan and he finished brilliantly to the net. It was as good as you would see anywhere. However Annaduff weren’t finished and they got it back to 1-11 to 0-8. Then a disastrous long free into our square was misjudged by goalkeeper and backs and it ended up in the net. However, the lads got it back on track and Éamon Walsh got a good point, Tommy McCormack pointed a free and Brian Beirne got the last and it finished 1-14 to 1-9. Tosnú maith!

Foireann: Denis Dolan, Neil Hughes, Patrick McLoughlin, Gordon Hughes, Eoin McHugh, Kevin O’Connor, John Fanning, Brian Beirne (0-1), Paul McLoughlin (0-2), Stephen McTague, Brian Cafferty (0-2), Anthony McTague (0-3), Éamon Walsh (0-1), Ryan Gavin, Tommy McCormack (0-4). Subs: Diarmuid Keegan (1-1) for R Gavin, Rory O’Rourke for Éamon Walsh, Jason Kellett for Patrick McLoughlin.

Under 14 Hurlers win Championship

Our under 14 hurlers put in a great performance to win the under 14 Championship Final last Saturday against Manorhamilton. They had earlier lost to Manorhamilton in the ordinary round. The final was played at 13 a side and was keenly contested all through. Manorhamilton had the better start and were a goal up after 20 minutes. They got another before half time and the second half battle really went down to the wire. There were outstanding performances by everyone on the panel. Pearse Dolan was outstanding in the first half and Kevin Mullen, Donal Feely, Aaron McLoughlin and Conor Cullen in the second half ensured a fantastic victory. The final score was: Ballinamore 3-7 Cluainín 2-6. Congratulations to the whole team and their great team of mentors: Paddy O’Connor, Dan O’Brien, Kevin O’Connor and Conor Harte. Ballinamore last won the under 14 championship in 2008 and this is the sixth time the under 14 championship has come to Ballinamore since it started in 1966

Foireann: Barry McGovern, Kevin Mullen, Michael Prior, James Hamill, Pearse Dolan, Aaron McLoughlin, Donal Feely, Conor Cullen, Oisín McCaffrey, Niall McGovern, Caillin O’Rourke, Peter Reynolds, Alan Dooner. Subs used: Ronan Maxwell, Daragh Murphy. Other Subs: Aaron Hoare, Jarlath Scollan, Damon Creaven. Missing on the day: Patrick Sammon, Stephen Flynn, James Maguire, Mark O’Reilly.

Under 14 Championship

Our under 14 footballers lost heavily to St Manachan’s last week. They play St Caillins in Fenagh on this Friday at 7.00.

Minor Championship

Their next game will be against St Manachan’s in the Park on tonight Wednesday at 7.00. Another game against St Francis in Drumshanbo on Monday at 7.00

Comhghairdeas to one of our great Lotto supporters, James Murphy (Séamus Mac Murchaidh) and his wife Madge who celebrated their 50^th wedding anniversary last Monday.

The club extends sympathy to the Gormley family, Main St and Fohera on the death of Mary Gormley on Monday last. Go ndéana Dia trócaire uirthi.

Lotto

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Pat Joe’s. Pota Óir €4,150. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an Luan: €40 Brendan Burns. Buidéal uisce beatha ó Liam Mac Fhearghail: Padraig S Mac an Phríora. €40 an duine: Odhran, Oisín and Rian Feeney, St Johnston, Co Donegal, T P Cox Dromod, Aodán Mac Samhráin, Tráthnóna, Philip Brady, Mullahoran, M Barry (Mobile number) Uimhreacha: 16043527

Our Junior team play in the Junior A championship on Sunday in Cloone against Annaduff at 1.30pm.

Stewards are needed next Saturday with two Senior championship games in the Park. Drumreilly play Annaduff at 6.00 and Kiltubrid play Allen Gaels at 7.30. We need volunteers to be at the park before 5pm to supervise parking of teams inside the ground and then to steward the parking outside the ground. The Gardaí have asked that we have as many people on duty as possible. Also Stewards are needed on Sunday for Leitrim Ladies Intermediate championship game v Limerick at 1pm.

Seniors Over First Hurdle

Our seniors had a very satisfying first outing in the Senior Championship on Saturday in Cloone. Despite falling three points behind before Shane McWeeney got our first point, we finished strongly to lead at half-time by 0-6 to 0-5. There were some great scores in this half from both sides, with Paul Prior in excellent form, pointing three difficult frees in a row. John McWeeney and Shane Moran also pointed. The question was could we do better in the second half and we certainly did. Shane McWeeney, Wayne McKeon, David Duignan, Sean Murray, James McWeeney and Philip Murphy all got on the score sheet. As the half went on the more we advanced and it ended 0-15 to 0-8. There were great performances all through the field, with Shane Moran and Shane McWeeney really outstanding. Our scoring rate was good too, with just eight wides through the hour to Drumreilly’s nine. Once again we seem to up our performance for the championship and supporters were very pleased with the opening day in Cloone.

Foireann: Philip Farrelly, Matthew Murphy, David Duignan (0-1), Joe Murphy, Philip Murphy (0-1), Jim McTague, Liam Ferguson, Shane Moran (0-1), Wayne McKeon (0-1), Shane Murphy, Johnny McWeeney (0-1), Rory O’Rourke, Paul Prior (0-5), Adrian Smith, Shane McWeeney (0-2). Subs: Sean Murray (0-2) for Adrian Smith, Patrick McLoughlin for Jim McTague, Brian Cafferty for Shane Murphy, James McWeeney (0-1) for Rory O’Rourke, Tommy McCormack for Shane McWeeney.

Under 14 Hurlers in final

Our under 14 hurlers play Manorhamilton in the under 14 hurling final on this Saturday in Páirc Mhuire, Carrick on Shannon at 2.30

Under 14 Championship

Our under 14s have made a good start to the Championship with wins over Allen Gaels last Wednesday by 5-15 to 2-3 and against Melvin Gaels on Friday by 3-14 to 1-7. Their next game is against Mohill this Friday at 7.00 in the Park.

Minor Championship – good start

This is the first time in some years that our Minors will be fielding on their own in the Minor Championship. They made a good start on Monday beating Glencar/Manorhamilton by 4-14 to 3-8. Their next game will be against St Manachan’s in the Park on Wednesday next 3 August at 7.00.

Ladies Minor Football

Ladies Minors beat Fenagh in the Park on Monday last by 4-14 to 1-5. This keeps them in the running with their next game against Cloone this Thursday at 7.00 in Cloone. Team on duty on Monday was: Bláthnaid Sharpley, Ellen Wrynn, Róisín McHugh, Aoibheann Flynn, Ciara O’Dowd, Laura O’Dowd, Aoibheann Curran, Méabh Gleeson, Niamh Flynn: Subs used: Frances Farry, Leighann Flynn, Lisa Maguire.

Executive Meeting

A meeting of the club executive will take place this Friday at 9.00 in the Clubrooms. All members please attend.

Pósadh

Best wishes to Clodagh Dolan, High St who is getting married this Saturday to James Hanley from Limerick

Lotto

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i McGirls. Pota Óir €4,100. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an Luan: €40 Aodán Mac Samhráin. Buidéal uisce beatha ó Ossie: Philip Farrelly. €40 an duine: Gabriel McKenna, Lough Allen, Kevin Turbitt, Dún na Bó, Matthew McTague, Rathfarnham, Dublin, Padraig S Mac an Phríora, Niall (Mobile number) Uimhreacha: 62035714

Our sponsored cycle toSligo was a great success and we would like to thank all of the following people who collected and returned sponsorship. There were 40 people who completed the cycle and collected sponsorship and a number of others who collected or donated seperately.The full list is given below. Next year Leitrim's first round is in London, so we are wondering where we will cycle to? Aon tuairim ag einne?

Senior Championship time is here again and on Saturday next we take on Drumreilly the first round in Cloone at 6.00pm. We would urge all our supporters to be there and we especially ask parents to bring the underage boys and girls to introduce them to the club senior scene. Junior A championship is on Sunday, 31 July in Cloone against Annaduff at 1.30pm.

Seniors in Division 2 Final

Our seniors clinched a place in the Gallogly Catering Division 2 League Final and also won promotion to Division 1 for next year, all the result of their victory over Cloone by 1-12 to 0-5 on Saturday. Fortunately our Seniors stay in Division 2 has not been as long as the last time they were playing there. Just twelve months ago they were relegated to Division 2 after two seasons in Division 1. Before that we had seven barren years in Division 2. It has been a good run this year, with one game left against Aughnasheelin, the team has won seven and drawn one, which puts them in top place. On Saturday they were on top throughout the game. They led by 0-8 to 0-2 at half time and a goal from Johnny McWeeney early in the second half really finished it. It ended 1-13 to 0-5.

Foireann: Philip Farrelly, Philip Murphy, David Duignan, Joe Murphy, Matthew Murphy, Jim McTague, Liam Ferguson (0-1), Shane Moran, Wayne McKeon, Shane Murphy (0-1), Johnny McWeeney (1-2), Rory O’Rourke (0-2), Paul Prior (0-1), Adrian Smith (0-2), Shane McWeeney (0-2). Subs: Anthony McTague for Jim McTague, Brian Cafferty for Paul Prior, James McWeeney(0-2) for John McWeeney, Ryan Gavin for Adrian Smith.

Dramatic win for Under 16s in League Final

Sean O’Heslin’s under 16s defied the odds to beat Mohill last Monday in what was one of the best victories for Ballinamore at any age level in recent years. Coming into the game Mohill were firm favourites and had beaten Seán O’Heslins in both the Under 14 and Minor League Finals this year. The Ballinamore lads were determined not to lose another final and indeed most of them would have figured on either the Minor or under 14 teams. It really was a hard won game that could have gone either way up to the final whistle. Early on Mohill got a lucky goal that went in over Cian McCaffrey’s hands, but Cian turned out to be the hero in the closing ten minutes with a brilliant save at the other end. At one stage the Ballinamore lads were 1-5 to 0-3 behind but they fought back wonderfully to be ahead by 1-7 to 1-5 at half time. There were some excellent scores in this half: Three great ones from Kevin Mullen, two from Luke Murphy and one each from Peter Reynolds and Paddy Connaughton. but the goal by Luke Murphy was a wonderful piece of individual brilliance. We had the advantage of the wind in the second half and Paddy Connaughton got the first point but then Mohill came back strongly and with four points in a row, they were one ahead. Peter Reynolds really dominated for the next while and brought Ballinamore back in the lead with three points in a row, two from frees. Then Keelan McHugh scored the best score of the game with a huge individual effort when he soloed half of the field and finished with a point. At that stage we were three up again but Mohill got two back and we were hanging on for dear life for ages by a single point and then a lucky break finally decided it. If Mohill’s first goal was lucky, so too was our second. As the ball was heading wide Peter Reynolds somehow diverted it and Paddy Connaughton was in like a shot to put it into the net. It was the winning goal in the end and it finished 2-12 to 1-12.

This was Ballinamore’s second time to win the Under 16 Division 1 league since it started in1985. The only other time was in 2005 and indeed this was only our third time to contest the final. After the game, the cup was presented to the winning captain Anthony Maguire by Coiste na nÓg Cathaoirleach, Terence Boyle. Anthony was also captain when we won the Under 14 League two years ago. Great credit goes to team mentors Ollie Honeyman, Raymond McHugh and Patsy Connaughton. There were scenes of great excitement both in Páirc Seán and on the return to Ballinamore and at last an underage title came our way this year. (See full report of match in Leitrim Observer)

Foireann: Cian McCaffrey, Niall McGovern, Conor Moran, Brian Banks, Brian Leyden, Keelan McHugh, James Hamill, Dean McGovern, Anthony Maguire, Donal Feely, Luke Murphy, Kevin Mullan, Patrick Connaughton, Peter Reynolds, Oisín McCaffrey. Subs used: Conor Maxwell. Other panel members: Fergal Curran, Conor Maxwell. Mark O`Reilly, Daire Murphy, Darren Maxwell and Billy Williams.

Juniors lose to Annaduff in Division 2

Our juniors lost heavily to Annaduff on Sunday despite the fact that we had more than half of our senior team on board. Annaduff probably had a lot of their seniors playing as well but the had to contend with the fact that they were a man down from early in the game, but still won handsomely and led all through. At half time it was Annaduff 2-7 to 0-5. The second half was more even but it ended Annaduff winning by 2-11 to 0-7.

Foireann: Rory O’Rourke, Gordon Hughes, Kevin Prior, Matthew Murphy, Eoin McHugh, Philip Murphy, Neil Hughes, Adrian Smith, Brian Cafferty (0-2), Anthony McTague, James McWeeney (0-3), Paul Prior, Tommy McCormack, Brian Beirne (0-2), Sean McCartin. Subs used: Joe Murphy, Shane McWeeney, Shane Murphy, Ryan Gavin

Comhbhrón

The club extends sympathy to one of our former players, Martin McDermott, whose wife, Maura, died last week. Martin served with the Gardaí in Ballinamore in the 1980s and played senior football with the club. He was full back on the team that lost the 1985 final to Gortletteragh in a replay. Martin was from Ballaghdereen, Co Mayo. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sí.

Hurling for under 8s to under 12s

Hurling practice is being organised for under 8s to under 12s. Parents are asked to ring Paddy at 087 9528944 or Conor at 086 1706271 regarding training evenings. All equipment, hurleys, helmets etc will be provided. It is hoped to get more youngsters introduced to hurling, a game that is capturing the imagination of youngsters everywhere, and it is the most Irish of sports as well.

Ladies Minor Football

Ladies Minors play Fenagh in the Park on Monday next. The minors were unlucky to lose their first game to St Mary’s by two points, 4-6 to 2-10

Lotto

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Senior League against Cloone on Saturday next at 7.00pm in the Park. Division 3 game against Annaduff also in the Park on Sunday at 2.00pm. The Senior Championship will be just one further week away, when we face Drumreilly. Leitrim play Antrim in the All Ireland Intermediate Championship on Saturday at 4.30 in the Park. Stewards will be required for this game. Please report at 3.30

Harvest Jamboree Weekend

There are now seven weeks to go to the Harvest Jamboree Weekend. This year there will be a whole weekend of activity, starting on the Friday night. On the Saturday the American Tea Party will take place. Last year’s was a memorable event as close on 500 people packed the marquee for eating, drinking, music and entertainment. This year’s promises to be even bigger and better. On the Sunday, there will be a “Take-me-out” event. Now what exactly is that, you may ask? In days past we often heard of “taking a fellow out” on the football field, and there was nothing romantic about that. However we are told this is a more romantic event but we will have details about in the weeks ahead. If you would like to organise a table for the American Tea Party, or just join in on a table, please contact Celia Donohoe or Helena D’Arcy.

Juniors win first game in Division 5. There was a great turn-out for the Division 5 game against Gortletteragh on Sunday and it also turned out to be our first win in the division. In the first half the forwards were in scoring form with Tommy McCormack getting four points, Sean McCartin three, Éamon Walsh two, Adrian Murphy two and one each from Brian Beirne, Stephen McTague and Jack Cullen. With the half time score at 0-14 to 0-3 it was all over. It ended 1-25 to 1-7. This lifts us one place from the bottom, just above Gortletteragh.

Foireann: Rory O’Rourke, Jack Cullen, Gavin Brennan, Kevin Prior, Neil Hughes, Freddie Walsh, Kevin Banks, Joseph Murphy, Brian Beirne, Tommy McCormack, Stephen McTague, Éamon Walsh, Daryl McFarland, Adrian Murphy, Sean McCartin. Subs used: Adrian Gallogly, Peter Dolan, Andrew Burns, Cormac Ó Suilleabháin, Killian Cronin.

Leitrim Girls win in Connacht

Leitrim Ladies won their first round All Ireland Intermediate Championship against Roscommon on Saturday. It was great to see two Seán O’Heslins girls on the team, Sarah McLoughlin and Kirby Gilgunn; probably the first time ever the club had two players on the team in the championship. Their next game is in Ballinamore on Saturday next against Antrim in Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin at 4.30

Under 12 Girls

Under 12 Girls play in St Josephs in Carrigallen in the League Semi-final this Thursday at 7.00opm. Support welcome

Our under 16s beat Dromahair by 1-9 to 0-8 on Monday. This win puts them in the League Final against St Manachan’s. The final will be on Monday next, check for venue and time

On Sunday last Liam Óg McGovern came on as a sub for Wexford footballers in the Leinster final. Liam has previously figured on Wexford minor and under 21 hurling teams. Liam is a son of Liam McGovern formerly of Aghoo. Recently at an under 10 hurling blitz in Westmeath, Brownstown were playing Southern Gaels. The respective mentors were Raymond Flynn from Aughnasheelin and Cormac O Suilleabháin from Ballinamore. Both Raymond and Cormac played on the same Ballinamore team that won the Minor Hurling Championship in Leitrim some years ago.

Lotto

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Jackie’s. Pota Óir €4,000. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an Luan: €40 Aindrias Ó Dubhthaigh.€20 an duine ó Terry & Agnes Shortt: Seán Ó Suilleabháin agus Alan Ó Bruacháin: €40 an duine: Alexandra Ó Suilleabháin, Anvil Court, Seán Mac Conn Dubh, Patsy Creamer, Lahard, Bernadette Spellman, Drumshanbo, Ciara Mitchell, Drumreilly. Uimhreacha: 34167205

Our Cailíní faoi 14 put up a great performance at Féile in Cork last weekend. They were based in Youghal and the beat the home club in the first round. They beat Ballypheane in the second game and lost their third round to Newmarket. However they qualified for the semi-final of Division 4 through score difference. In the semi-final they gave a great performance and lost by just five points 4-4 to 3-2 to Bandon. The girls had a great time and were accommodated by the host club, Youghal. Míle buíochas to all of the parents who accommodated the girls. Congratulations to the team’s mentors: Sarah McLoughlin, Kirby Gilgunn and Carol O’Connor. Twelve families also travelled with the group and they enjoyed their stay also. They were in the same hotel as groups from Errigal Ciaran from Tyrone and the team met the legendary Peter Canavan and his brother Pascal. Other clubs based there were Carrickmacross Emmetts and St Brigid’s, Roscommon. Thanks also to the Ladies Co Board for their contribution towards costs.

The panel that travelled was: Róisín McHugh (Capt), Cait Connaughton, Frances Farry, Kate Reynolds, Bláithín Sharpley, Katie Cullen, Leighanne Flynn, Aoife Murphy, Eilish O'Dowd, Lisa Maguire, Grace Wrynn, Chloe Mullen, Emma McGovern, Maeve Hamill, Niamh Toolan. Shaneen McGovern, Lea Mullaney & Emily Sweeney. Mentors Sarah McLoughlin, Kirby Gilgunn & Carol O’Connor. Unable to travel: Rachel Creamer and Hannah Banks

Ballinamore Seán O’Heslins won the award for the Best Club Banner at Féile, This was chosen as the best form all thirty-two counties, boys and girls who attended. The banner was designed by Dawn McKeon. Comhghairdeas Dawn.

In their first ever outing in the intermediate Championship, Sean O’Heslins Ladies beat St Mary’s by 1-14 to 0-10. This was a great start for last year’s Junior Champions. The team on Sunday was: Carol O’Connor, Claire Fanning, Gillian Leyden, Áine Martin, Aoibheann Flynn, Kirby Gilgunn, Katie Duignan, Sarah McLoughlin, Michelle Fanning, Niamh Smith, Orla McWeeney, Laura O’Dowd, Maeve Gleeson, Deborah Gilheaney, Aisling Flaherty. Subs: Celine Charles, Aoibheann Curran, and Catherine Toolan. Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Ladies Captain Linda Harte who missed the game due to an injury received in the 9 a side final.

Under 12 Girls

Under 16s beat Carrigallen

Our under 16s beat Carrigallen on Monday 3-14 to 2-9. They have now won four of their five games. Their final game will be against Dromahair and a win would most likely put them into the final.

The Cúl Camps bring great enjoyment to boys and girls each year and this year the VHI Cúl Camp will be on in Ballinamore from 15-19 August. An added part of the week this year is that there will be some coaching “as Gaeilge” for each group. So if your children can’t make it to the Gaeltacht they will at least hear some Gaeilge while at the Camp. It is a great introduction to Gaelic games, football and hurling. To book go to Leitrim GAA website at leitrimgaa.ie

There are just five cyclists left who havn’t returned sponsorship. Brid Sullivan would like to be able to finalise all the accounts relating to the Cycle. Please return all monies by this weekend.

Benefit Social

Benefit social in aid of Fintan Smith, son of Declan and Ita in Commercial Hotel on this Friday at 10pm. Admission optional. Please Support.

First Aid

Leitrim Sports Partnership is organising a sports first aid course on Thursday 7th and Friday 8th of July in Ballinamore Sean O’Heslin's Club House, from 7pm to 9.30pm. If interested contact Leitrim Sports Partnership on 0719650498

Lotto

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn sa Heritage Bar. Pota Óir €3,950. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an Luan: €40 Margaret McKeon. Buidéal uisce beatha ó Freddie agus Karen: Peter Reynolds €40 an duine: Aoife Cunningham, Swanlinbar, Mel Duignan, Killaneen, Hugh McTague Jnr, John Harte, Aindrias Ó Dubhthaigh, Uimhreacha: 54106327

Division 5 game against Kiltubrid on Sunday at 2.00 in Kiltubrid. Under 16s play Carrigallen on Monday in Carrigallen at 7.30. The ladies Intermediate Championship first round is in Fenagh on Sunday at 12.00 against St Mary’s

Our Ladies team put up a brave effort in the Clarke’s Butchers Division 2 Final but lost by 3-12 to 2-6. See report elsewhere in paper.

Hard luck to the Girls’ Under 14 team who lost the 13 a side Championship Final by 6-3 to 5-2 to St Brigid’s last week.

Our seniors had a clear-cut win over Bornacoola’s second team on Sunday. The points were built up from early on and when Shane McWeeney got a well-worked goal the game was as good as over. We led by 1-11 to 0-5 at half time. The second half was much of the same and when Tommy McCormack got another good goal it was really all over. Final score 2-21 to 0-8

Foireann: Philip Farrelly, Kevin O’Connor, David Duignan, Joe Murphy, Matthew Murphy, Jim McTague, Philip Murphy, Wayne McKeon (0-1), Shane Moran (0-6), Shane Murphy (0-2), Johnny McWeeney (0-2), Ronan O’Rourke (0-3), Tommy McCormack (1-3), Shane McWeeney (1-1), Paul Prior (0-2). Subs used: Diarmuid Keegan (0-1), Ryan Gavin, Patrick McLoughlin, Sean McCartin.

There are a number of jerseys from the Smiths set missing. If you have one of these please give to Paddy O’Connor.

This year the VHI Cúl Camp will be on in Ballinamore from 15-19 August. This is a wonderful week for boys and girls and great enjoyment will be had by all. It is a great introduction to Gaelic games, football and hurling. To book go to Leitrim GAA website at leitrimgaa.ie

First Aid

The Leitrim Sports Partnership are holding another First Aid Course in the Clubrooms next Thursday and Friday 7 and 8 July. Fee €10.

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn sa Commercial. Pota Óir €3,900. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an Luan: €40 Theresa Clarke c/o Margaret McKeon. Buidéal uisce beatha ó Bobby Joe’s: Padraig s Mac an Phrióra €40 an duine: Séamus Mac Murchaidh, Michael McCabe, Drumreilly, Muireann Nic Gabhann, Glennanmore, Patsy Creamer, Lahard, Rian Feeney, St Johnston, Co Donegal. Uimhreacha: 20437165

Seniors play Bornacoola on Sunday at 2.00pm in Bornacoola in the League. Under 13 football, Yellow River Gaels play in the Park on Friday at 7.00. Girls under 12 play in the Park on Thursday evening.

The ladies will be playing the Junior League Division 2 final against Mohill on Saturday next in Fenagh at 5.00. After their narrow loss in the 9 a side final, they will be hoping for a win. Support would be appreciated.

Glencar/Manorhamilton gave us a walk-over in the Division 2 league on Sunday. It keeps us on top of the Division 2 League but a game would have been better.

Our Division 3 team were well beaten by Ballinaglera on Sunday. The put up a good performance for the first twenty minutes when there was just a point in it at 0-6 to 0-5. However, by half-time it was 1-11 to 0-6 and it ended 1-19 to 1-12.

Foireann: Ryan Gavin, Kevin O’Connor, Matthew Murphy, John McWeeney, Eoin McHugh, Philip Murphy, Neil Hughes, Joe Murphy, Brian Cafferty (0-1), Shane McWeeney (0-3), Paul Prior (0-5), Éamon Walsh, Shane Murphy, James McWeeney (0-2), Tommy McCormack. Subs: used: Andrew Burns, Ciaran Murray, Shane Creamer, Diarmuid Keegan, Seán McCartin

Sponsored Cycle

There are still a few of our cyclists who have to return sponsorship money. Brid Sullivan would like to finalise the accounts for the cycle by this weekend.

Sympathy is extended to the Gallogly family on the death of James Gallogly which occurred in Birr, Co Offaly last week. James was a native of Drumraine, but worked in Birr for a long number of years. James played in goals for Sean O’Heslins for a long number of years and was on the teams that won the senior championship in 1964 and 1967. He continued to have a great interest in the progress of his home club throughout the years. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé.

Fifty years ago this weekend, the one and only Connacht Senior Championship game ever played in Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin took place there. This was the meeting of Galway and Leitrim in the Connacht Senior Championship semi-final. A large crowd turned up on a very wet day and the match was even more memorable as it was broadcast live from the venue by Micheál Ó Hehir. There was great anticipation as the teams took the field and Paddy Dolan got the first point. This was followed by points from Patsy Guckian, Mick Kelly and Cathal Flynn. Galway got a goal from Sean Purcell but Guckian got a Leitrim goal and Packy McGarty and Paddy Dolan got further points. At this stage Leitrim led by 1-6 to 1-0. However, by half-time Galway had got two goals and led by a point, 3-2 to 1-7. Leitrim didn’t do as well in the second half and lost by 4-11 to 2-9. Good and all as the facilities are in Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin now, it is hard to imagine a Connacht Senior Championship being played there now. This year, despite the recession, there were crowds of 7,000 in Sligo and 13,000 in Páirc Seán, making it impossible to stage such games in places like Ballinamore. It is hard to tell how many were in Ballinamore on that far-off day in 1961, but there were probably between 5,000 to 6,000 present. There was no stand and no toilets but there was a lorry to allow Michael O’Hehir get a good view of the game. There was also an old railway carriage for a dressing room and a makeshift score board on the roof of it.

Apart from the legendary Seán Purcell and Jack Mahon, the Galway team contained many of the players who would subsequently figure on the great All Ireland three-in-a-row winning teams of 1964-1966: Sean Meade, John Donnellan, Martin Newell, Mattie McDonagh, Mick Garrett, Cyril Dunne, Pat Donnellan and John Keenan.

The Leitrim team in 1961 contained some of the legendary players from the great era in the 1950s. The Leitrim team on that historic occasion 50 years ago was: Paudge McGowan (Melvin Gaels), Brian Cotter (Carrick), Jack Reynolds (Aughavas), Tony Hayden (Bornacoola), Josie Murray (Carrick), Jack Faughnan (Annaduff), Tom Colreavy (Gortletteragh), Packy McGarty (London), Seamus Brogan (Ballinamore), Mick Kelly (Melvin Gaels), Jimmy O’Donnell (Manorhamilton), P Ward (Carrick), Patsy Guckian (Carrick), Paddy Dolan (Ballinamore), Cathal Flynn (Sean McDermott’s, Dublin). Subs who came on were: M Collins and O Murray.

Lotto

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Bobby Joe’s. Pota Óir €3,850. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an Luan: €40 Noel Sweeney. Voucher for Siopa Bronntanas from Ciarán and Cathy Smyth: Alan Banks. €40 an duine: Anna Maxwell, Carrickmakeegan, Brendan McGowan, Ardrum, Geraldine Dolan, Callowhill, Amy Prior, Aughnasheelin, Fr Heerey Uimhreacha: 14523076

Senior League on Sunday against Glencar/Manorhamilton in the Park at 1.00pm. This is followed by Division 3 against Ballinaglera also in the Park at 2.30. With our seniors on top of Division 2 we hope to see a good crowd of our supporters there on Sunday.

Anyone who hasn’t handed in their cycle sponsorship please give it to Brid Sullivan immediately in order to finalise all matters relating to it.

Our seniors suffered a big defeat against Melvin Gaels in the Shield on Saturday. Our shield programme is now finished, we played three games, losing all of them and got a walk-over against Leitrim Gaels. The score on Saturday was Melvin Gaels 1-15 Sean O’Heslin’s 0-4

Seán O’Heslin’s ladies suffered a heartbreaking loss when Glencar/Manorhamilton snatched victory with a penalty in the last minute of their 9 a side league final in Ballinamore on Friday last. Team included: Carol O’Connor, Katie Duignan, Linda Harte, Maeve Gleeson, Orla McWeeney, Gillian Leyden, Deborah Gilheaney, Ciara O’Dowd, Laura O’Dowd, Niamh Smith, Aoibheann Flynn, Aine Martin, Catherine Toolan

Good to see Wayne McKeon selected on the Irish Independent Team of the Week. Wayne gave another great display on Sunday despite Leitrim losing heavily to Roscommon.

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Smyth’s Siopa Ól. Pota Óir €3,800. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an Luan: €40 Tom Burns. Buidéal uisce beatha ó Gay Prios: Seán Mac Con Dubh. €40 an duine: Anne Brady and Colette Flanagan, Conor and Eoin McHugh, Killaneen, Paul O’Connell, Cloverhill House, T P Cox, Dromod, Dillon Cafferty, Tarmon Uimhreacha: 73102546

Seniors play Melvin Gaels in the Shield on Saturday at 5.00 in Kinlough. Ladies Intermediate 9 a side final is on this Friday at 8.00 against Glencar/Manorhamilton most likely in Drumshanbo.

Tickets for the match on Sunday will be available in the Park on this Thursday from 8-10 pm. Otherwise if you wish to order tickets please text Paddy Connaughton at 087 6846578. Best wishes to the Leitrim team on Sunday, especially our panel members Wayne and Philip.

Anyone who hasn’t handed in their cycle sponsorship please give it to Brid Sullivan immediately in order to finalise all matters relating to it.

Our seniors were short a number of regulars for their shield game against Mohill on Saturday. It was a good test for those who played and they did well enough in the first half, just 1-7 to 1-3 behind. Two points from Paul Prior and one from Adrian Smith brought us within a score of Mohill but then a snap goal put Mohill in charge again. It ended 3-8 to 1-8 for Mohill.

Foireann: Ryan Gavin, Philip Murphy, John McWeeney, Kevin O’Connor, Ronan O’Rourke, Jim McTague, Shane Murphy, Adrian Smith, Shane Moran, Brian Beirne, James McWeeney, Shane McWeeney, Tommy McCormack, Sean Murray, Paul Prior.

This was the sixth match we played in Division 5 this year and the best result we got so far. Indeed we had enough possession to have won the game but it was good to see the effort put in and it was a close enjoyable game throughout. We were three points behind when Daryl McFarland finished for a good goal. Diarmuid Keegan and Brian Beirne got points and we were 0-6 to 1-2 behind at half time. In the second half Brian Beirne pointed a 50 and Sean McCartin pointed a free but we were three points down when Diarmuid Keegan levelled with a great shot for a goal. Manorhamilton went ahead a couple of times but Ryan Gavin brought it back to one and Sean McCartin pointed from a free to level it with time near up. Again it was good to be able to field a full team even if we had no subs. Notably, this was Jack Cullen’s first adult game and his fitness was evident in a few runs he made up the field. Good also to see Cillian Cronin who hasn’t played for the club in a good few years. We must also pay tribute to Glencar/Manorhamilton as this is their fourth team and they did well to have a team to travel the 35 miles to Ballinamore.

Foireann: Peter Reynolds, Jack Cullen, Gavin Brennan, Eoin McHugh, Éamon Walsh, Joe Murphy, Neil Hughes, Brian Beirne (0-2), Ciarán Murray, Adrian Smith, Diarmuid Keegan (1-1), Sean McCartin (0-2), Daryl McFarland (1-0), Ryan Gavin (0-1), Cillian Cronin.

Our under 14 hurlers lost to Manorhamilton on Monday evening. The team on duty in this 11 a side competition was: Damien Creaven, James Hamill, Michael Prior, Pearse Dolan, Mark O`Reilly, Conor Cullen (Capt), Niall McGovern, Jarlath Scollan, Caillin O’Rourke, Aaron McLoughlin, Alan Doonan.

Comhghairdeas to Mark Gannon and Peggy Mitchell who got married in Donegal at the weekend. Fad saol dóibh.

Speedy recovery to Miley McKeon who is in hospital at the moment and also to John Galligan who suffered an injury lately.

Lotto

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Pat Joe’s. Pota Óir €3,750. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an Luan: €40 Frank McCabe, Kiltyhugh. Buidéal uisce beatha ó David McCabe: Tom Burns. €40 an duine: John O’Hara, Kilrush, Emma and Kelly Byrne, Main St, Martin Conway, Aughnasheelin, Aodán Mac Samhráin, Tráthnóna, Peter Martin, Lahard. Uimhreacha: 31607542

See pictures from Girls shield final under Pictures/Pictiuiri - Ladies/Cailini

Seniors play Mohill in Shield in the Park on Saturday at 7.00. Division 5 game on Monday against Glencar/Manorhamilton in the Park also at 2.00pm.

Our seniors maintained their place at the top of Division 2 with a good win over Fenagh on Saturday. It was close enough in the first half until Tommy McCormack pounced on a loose ball near the square and finished to the net. Fenagh got the last two points before half-time but we led by 1-8 to 0-6. We really had the better of the second half but scores were hard to come by for both sides. However two good points from Wayne McKeon and one from Liam Ferguson, who frequently slips up from half back to score, as well as a pointed free from Paul Prior left us safe at 1-12 to 0-7. Overall the scoring rate was good with few wides and all six forwards contributed which is unusual.

Foireann: Philip Farrelly, Matthew Murphy, David Duignan, Joseph Murphy, Philip Murphy, Liam Ferguson (0-1), Anthony McTague, Wayne McKeon (0-2), Adrian Smith, Brian Cafferty (0-1), Paul Prior (0-2), Ronan O’Rourke (0-2), Tommy McCormack (1-1), Shane Moran (0-1), James McWeeney (0-2). Subs used: Shane McWeeney, Brian Beirne and Shane Murphy.

Remember the 21 August last year in the Park? A memorable night as about 500 people enjoyed the Harvest Jamboree in the Marquee in the Park. Well the good news is that it will be going ahead this year again on Friday 27 August, in the marquee in Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin. At this stage it would be advisable to keep that night free as it will undoubtedly be a night not to be missed with entertainment and dancing for all ages. We will be asking people to organise tables as was done last year and if you have any queries at this stage please contact Celia Donohoe. There will be a whole programme of activities and entertainment in the marquee that weekend, on the Friday and Sunday also and more details will emerge over the next few weeks. The event was a major fundraiser for the club last year and we would ask your support again as great efforts are being made to clear the debt on the Park.

The Aughavas club have done wonderful work on their pitch and facilities and it is now one of the finest and certainly best maintained venues in the County. On Sunday afternoon it was looking immaculate and a pleasure to play on. We had the strongest team on duty for some time in the Division 3 game on Sunday but strangely they were never in the hunt against Aughavas. At half time we were behind by 0-11 to 0-3 having played against a very strong breeze. It was presumed that we would pull back that lead in the second half but it never happened. In the end it finished 1-16 to 0-7 and we were lucky to be even that close. The only one to impress was Shane McWeeney who got some great points, but Aughavas missed several goal chances.

Foireann: Eoin McHugh, Matthew Murphy, Philip Murphy, Éamon Walsh, Shane Murphy, Joe Murphy, Anthony McTague, Adrian Smith, Brian Beirne, Shane McWeeney (0-4), Paul Prior (0-1), Brian Cafferty (0-1), James McWeeney (0-1), Ryan Gavin, Tommy McCormack. Subs used: Diarmuid Keegan, Rory O’Rourke, Sean McCartin.

Our Under 16 won a very tight game with Glencar/Manorhamilton on Friday last. At half time they led by 0-3 to 0-2 with two points from Luke Murphy and one from Peter Reynolds. The Manorhamilton lads went ahead by 0-4 to 0-2 but from then on the Ballinamore lads got their noses in front and points from Keelan McHugh from play and from frees by Luke Murphy and two from Peter Reynolds left it 0-7 to 0-4 at the end. Foireann. : Fergal Curran, Brian Banks, Conor Moran, James Hamill, Brian Leyden, Keelan McHugh (0-1), Niall McGovern, Dean McGovern, Anthony Maguire, Donal Feely, Peter Reynolds (0-3), Billy Williams, Kevin Mullen, Luke Murphy (0-3), Cian McCaffrey, Sub used: Paddy Connaughton

Some bicycles have not been collected yet from their point of delivery in Ballinamore. If you havn’t collected yours yet, please do so as soon as possible, If they are not collected soon someone may head off for Sligo on them!!!. Also, some sponsorship money has yet to be come in. Brid Sullivan would like to hear from the few who havn’t returned their money yet. Also, a navy jacket with a Leitrim Crest was left at the Park Hotel on the day of the cycle. It probably belongs to either someone who cycled or some of the helpers. Brid Sullivan has it.

On Saturday last the under 14 team had a good win over Gortletteragh in our Park in the first game in this year’s competition. With a very strong wind, we built up a good lead at half time and in the second half, hard as Gortletteragh tried, they couldn’t get the goal they craved to set them on their way.

A number of the club helmets are missing Any club member who has a Club Helmet at home please leave them back to the club rooms in the next few days.

Ladies received a walk-over from Ballinaglera on Sunday in the 9 a side. Please check fixtures for possible fixture this Sunday.

James Dooner, one of the great Scór performers with Ballinamore Seán O’Heslins, passed away in Cavan Hospital last Tuesday at the relatively young age of 62. James was an all-round talented individual who could sing, dance, recite or act and he did all to perfection. He was very involved in Scór, especially in the early years, and he was one of only two Leitrim people to win County Scór Sinsear titles in four different disciplines.

In 1973 James won the Figure Dance in Leitrim when it was a solo event. Two years later, along with Kay McAllister and Seán Creamer he won in Ballad Group. A year later, in 1975, came his greatest Scór achievement when he reached the All Ireland Finals in Amhránaíocht Aonair. Eleven years later James was part of a Rince Seit that won the County title. James also took part in plays and musicals and always gave sterling performances.

James’ son Ross has continued in his father’s footsteps and he shares a similar record as he is one of just two people from Leitrim who have won All Ireland titles in both Scór na nÓg and Scór Sinsear, both in Nuachleas. Sympathy is extended to James’ wife T I and to his son Ross and family relations. Go ndéana Dia grásta air.

The girls school beat Carrick in the Shield final last week by 6-10 to 1-1. Congratulations to the girls. The team in the final was: Niamh Toolan, Katie Cullen, Kate Reynolds, Cloe Mullin, Cáit Connaughton, Niamh McNiffe, Emma McGovern, Grace Rynn, Maeve Hamill, Ciara McGoldrick, Aoife McCartin.

The boys school lost their Shield final to Leitrim NS on Monday. Their team was: Darren Maxwell, Damien Creaven, James Hamill, Conor McGrath, Adam Goldrick, Christopher Maguire, Mark Maguire, Barry McGovern, Jamie Sweeney, Cathal McHugh, James Martin, Archie Williams, Oisín Reynolds., Sub: Tom Prior.

The current Leitrim Senior football panel are featured in Player Profiles on the Leitrim GAA website with answers to a variety of questions posed to them. One of the questions is “What is your favourite Club grounds”. It is nice to see that Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin is very much the preferred ground chosen.

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn sa Scoláire Bocht. Pota Óir €3,700. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an Luan: €40 Noel Sweeney. Buidéal uisce beatha ó Gordon Hughes: Mary Harte. €40 an duine: Raymond McHugh, Killaneen, Paddy O’Connor, Killaneen, Marie Keaveney, Drumcong, David McCabe c/o Poor Scholar, Séamus Mac Murchaidh. Uimhreacha: 21346075

Seniors play Fenagh St Caillins in Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin on Saturday at 6.00. Division 3 game against Aughavas in Aughavas on Sunday at 2.00. Under 16s play Glencar/Manorhamilton in Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin on Friday at 7.00. Ladies play 9 a side against Ballinaglera on Sunday.

At 7.00am on Sunday morning last many an anxious cyclists pulled the curtains and didn’t like what they saw. The weather certainly tested the courage of our cyclists, but all forty-one togged out and headed for town and faced the road to Sligo. It was a tough run with heavy showers all the way and, worst of all, strong wind coming from the west. Many a weary body was glad to see the Sligo Park Hotel and a good dinner. It turned out a great day for Leitrim with a great result and Wayne McKeon picking up the “Man of the Match” award. Well done Wayne. Overall it was a great success and Míle buíochas to everyone.

Forty-one cyclists started and forty-one finished the trip to Sligo: Brian Cafferty, Patsy Connaughton, Damien Crossan, John Darcy, Joseph, John, Mark and David Dolan, Joe Feely, Cara & Joe Gilheaney, Lynda Harte, Olly & Joey Honeyman, Diarmaid Keegan, Gerry Logan, Daryl McFarland, Raymond, Philip and Desmond McHugh, Kevin McIntyre, Patrick Beezer McKiernan, P J & Paul McLoughlin, Francis Milton, Garrett Moran, John O’Connell, Ronan O’Rourke, Sean & Brid Ó Suilleabhain, Linda O’Brien, Jennifer O’Reilly, Colm O’Reilly, Michael & John Quinn, Peter & Gerard Reynolds, Ciaran Smyth, Brendan & Dermot Sweeney, Michael Duignan. Our back up team included Marie, Carl & Paddy O Connor, Padraig O’Brien, Andrew O’Rourke, Cyril Smith, Thomas Farry, Ann Shanley and all the families who helped with transportation of the cyclists home. Thanks also to Tomas McWeeney and Drino Drinks, Ber Hamill and all the staff in the Sligo Park Hotel for the facilities made available to us on the day, we thank you all very much. Shannonside Radio, our parish newsletter and Leitrim Observer were very good to us with publicity, all the people who contributed to the collection in Sligo and all who sponsored the cyclists. Finally, getting all the pledged sponsorship in is the last part of the jigsaw and the Cycle Organiser, Brid Sullivan, will be delighted to hear from all who took part in due course. (See picture of some of our cyclists before they started off on Sunday under "Recent Pictures")

Our under 16s lost to Mohill by 3-10 to 1-11 last Wednesday, but beat Garadice Gaels by 4-6 to 3-5 on Monday last. Foireann ar an Luan: Fergal Curran, Brian Banks, Conor Moran, James Hamill, Brian Leyden, Caillin McHugh, Niall McGovern, Dean McGovern, Anthony Maguire, Donal Feely, Peter Reynolds, Billy Williams, Kevin Mullen, Luke Murphy, Cian McCaffrey, Sub used: Paddy Connaughton

The Division 2 final will be on 26 June, more details later. The next game is in the 9-a-side Shield against Ballinaglera on Sunday next 29 May.

Lotto

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Ní Fhionn’s. Pota Óir €3,650. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an Luan: €40 Tom Burns. Buidéal uisce beatha ó Liam Mac Fhearghail: Seán McNiffe. €40 an duine: Bernard McKiernan, Lahard, Hugh Patrick Prior, c/o Christopher McNiffe, Seán McTague, Aughnasheelin, Frank Canning, Derrinahelta Mór, Colette Nic Fhearghail, Main St. . Uimhreacha: 32745106

Senior Shield against Melvin Gaels in Kinlough on Saturday at 7.00. Under 16 League against Mohill tonight Wednesday at 7.00 in the Park, also under 16 on Monday in Aughawillan against Garadice Gaels at 7.30

On Sunday morning next about forty cyclists will head off for Markievicz Park in Sligo. This annual event is eagerly looked forward to and is a major fundraiser for the club. If you havn’t already sponsored anyone, Brid Sullivan would like to hear from you. The cyclists will line up at 8.00am on Sunday morning at the Church. Anyone who wants to start earlier, or indeed later, is welcome to do so. The route to be taken is, turn right at the bridge and out by the Golf Club, on through Drumshanbo, Keadue, Ballyfarnon, Sooey, Ballygawley etc. The total distance is about 62 kilometres. The cycle will end at the Sligo Park Hotel, adjacent to Markievicz Park. Go n-éirí libh ar na rothair agus go n-éirí le Liatroim freisin.

The favourites, St Manachan’s, won, but not without a serious battle with our minors who gave an outstanding performance, that never lacked effort and skill all through. Within minutes it looked as if we could be in trouble, but Eoin McHugh made a great save from a penalty and that settled the team. We got the first score from Stephen McTiernan and when the Manachan’s lads got a fortunate enough goal, we came back with a great finish for a goal by Mark McGrory. Good points from Andrew Burns and Brian Beirne put us two up, but Manachan’s levelled by half time at 1-4 each. When we went six points behind at 2-7 to 1-4 it looked bad but points from Brian Beirne and Stephen McTague and then another goal, fisted by Mark McGrory brought us right back to a point behind. However Manachan’s got the last two points and it ended 2-9 to 2-6. However, the performance was a great credit to the team and mentors: Patrick McKiernan, Tom Burns, Joe Feely and Patsy Connaughton. (See full report in Observer)

Foireann: Eoin McHugh, Cyril Smith, Anthony Maguire, Keelan McHugh, Conor Moran, Kevin Banks, Jack Cullen, Brian Beirne (0-2), John Fanning, David McLoughlin, Andrew Burns ()-2), Dean McGovern, Luke Murphy, Stephan McTague (0-2), Mark McGrory (2-0). Subs available: Cian McCaffrey, Cian Reynolds, Jack Bagge, Michael O’Dell, Conor Maxwell, Brian \Banks, Brian Leyden, Paddy Connaughton, Fergal Curran. ( See team picture in Pictures/Underage section)

Our Junior got a good start when Rory O’Rourke goaled from a penalty in the first minute, and kept well in the game in the first half. Drumreilly also scored from a penalty and it was 1–5 to 1-1 at half-time. In the second half they were well beaten by a much fitter Drumreilly side. Final score was 1-12 to 1-2.

Foireann: Ryan Gavin, Adrian Murphy, Gavin Brennan, Peter Reynolds, Darren McGrory, Cormac Ó Suilleabháin, Neil Hughes (0-1), Joe Murphy, Éamon Walsh, Tommy McCormack, Rory O’Rourke (1-0), Sean McCartin (0-1), Daryl McFarland, Joe Honeyman, Alan Prior.

Female fitness classes are starting Monday next the 23rd of May in Ballinamore Sean O'Heslin's GAA Gym, from 8-9pm, everybody welcome. There is also the option of a weigh in from 7.30 before the class. The classes are suitable for all fitness levels, and will include various activities to help you tone up, lose weight, increase your flexibility and socialise with others. Classes include circuits, aerobics, Zumba, and more activities. The cost of the six weeks is €25. If you know of anyone interested in getting fit: friends, sister, mother, please let them know.

Hurling

Lotto

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i McGirls. Pota Óir €3,600. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an Luan: €40 Mick Quinn, Drumlonan, Lahard. Buidéal vodka ó Ossie Costello: Mary Harte. €40 an duine: Breege Farrelly, Ardrum, Kevin Turbitt, Dún na Bó, Conor McGrath, Killaneen, Ruairí Sullivan (on line entry), Timmy Winters.. Uimhreacha: 74156320

The Minor League Finals is on Sunday in Páirc Seán at 12.30pm. The Final is against St Manachan’s and we hope to see good support there. Junior Division 5 game against Drumreilly in Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin on Sunday at 3.00.

On Sunday week our cyclists will be heading for Sligo for the big championship game. The cycle organiser, Brid Sullivan, is now finalising arrangements and it is urgent that all of those who have promised to take part should contact Brid to confirm if they will be cycling as arrangements for meals, showers etc have to made in Sligo. Please contact Brid by this Friday at the latest.

Junior Ladies

Junior ladies had a great win over a very strong Glencar/Manorhamilton team on Sunday. They won by 2-12 to 2-11.

Under 16s beat Annaduff

The under 16s played Annaduff in the first League game at home on Friday last. Ballinamore made the best of the strong wind in the first half, leaving the half-time score Ballinamore 3-6 to Annaduff 0-1. The wind died and Annaduff failed to get to grips with the game despite some good runs. The final score was Ballinamore 7-9 Annaduff 0-5.

Foireann: Fergal Curran, Brian Banks, Conor Moran, James Hamill, Brian Leyden, Caillin McHugh, Niall McGovern, Dean McGovern, Anthony Maguire (0-1), Donal Feely, Peter Reynolds (4-2), Billy Williams, Kevin Mullen, Luke Murphy (1-5), Paddy Connaughton (2-1). Subs: Cian McCaffrey, Conor Maxwell, Oisín McCaffrey, Darragh Maxwell, Darragh Murphy, Mark O’Reilly.

Under 14 Girls doing very well

Sean O’Heslins Girls are having a wonderful run in the Girls Under 14 League. So far they have played three games and won all three. In their first match they beat St Brigid’s (Aughawillan/Drumreilly/Aughnasheelin) by 3-6 to 3-4. Then they beat Dromahair by 5-11 to 1-1. On Monday last they beat St Joseph’s by 4-8 to 2-0. Well don to the girls. The Under 14 panel is as follows: Chloe Mullens, Kate Reynolds, Cait Connaughton, Frances Farry, Bláithín Sharpley, Lisa Maguire, Eilish O'Dowd, Leighanne Flynn, Grace Wrynne, Róisín McHugh, Emma McGovern, Maeve Hamill, Rachel Creamer, Subs; Katie Cullen, Aoife Murphy, Lea Mullaney, Hannah Banks, Niamh Toolan, Emily Sweeney, Shannen McGovern.

Female fitness classes are starting Monday the 23rd of May in Ballinamore Sean O’Heslin’s GAA Gym, from 8-9pm, everybody welcome. There is also the option of a weigh in from 7.30 before the class. The classes are suitable for all fitness levels, and will include aerobics, circuits and various activities to help you strengthen and tone up and increase your flexibility.

Under 8 training

Hurling

First Aid Course

First aid course on Saturday week , 24 May from 10.00 to 2.00. Text Patsy Connaughton if interested.

Lotto

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Lawrences. Pota Óir €3,550. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an Luan: €40 Gerry Farry, Lahard. Buidéal vodka ó Jackie: Damien O’Brien. €40 an duine: Tom McCaffrey, San Francisco, Olivia McKeon, Ross Dooner, Siobhán and Paddy Gannon, Mohill. Mary McCauley, Gort. Uimhreacha: 63427105

Seniors play in Shield against Leitrim Gaels at 6.30 on Saturday in Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin. The first round of the under 16 League Division 1 (15 a side) is on Friday against Annaduff at 6.30 in Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin. Junior Ladies play Manorhamilton in the Bee Park on Sunday at 11.30

Only two weeks from this coming Sunday we will be heading to Sligo on the big cycle. Hoping everyone is collecting their sponsorship and doing a bit of cycling at the same time. Yes the time is getting short, so keep working.

Sean O’Heslins and Drumkeerin played a very exciting draw in the final league game on Monday. As it turned out a draw was enough to put us in the final against Mohill. A draw was a fair result to what was a very good game with some excellent scores, the best of them from Brian Beirne who was at his accurate best from long range. Ballinamore had the wind in the first half and while they got great points they were pulled back on two occasions by Drumkeerin goals which came against the run of play. However it could have been worst only for a couple of good saves from Cian McCaffrey in goals. At half time Ballinamore led by 0-13 to 2-5 but would it be enough with the wind behind Drumkeerin for the second half? David McLoughlin got a good point straight away after the restart and Andrew Burns scored a great goal and when John Fanning pointed to put us seven points up, 1-15 to 2-5, it looked good. Drumkeerin got a point and then a goal to put on the pressure. Then Stephen McTague pointed a free and Luke Murphy got a point to put us five up again. From there to the finish it was constant pressure and only for great defending by the backs it could have been all over. Drumkeerin got five points in a row to level it. We had a few chances at the end but it finished 1-17 to 3-11.

Foireann: Cian McCaffrey, Cyril Smith, Anthony Maguire, Caillin McHugh, Jack Cullen, Kevin Banks, Conor Moran, Brian Beirne (0-5), John Fanning (0-1), David McLoughlin (0-2), Andrew Burns (1-0), Dean McGovern (0-1), Luke Murphy (0-3), Stephen McTague (0-5), Mark McGrory. Sub: Eoin McHugh for Cian McCaffrey.

Under 14s lose League Final

Our under 14s were comprehensively beaten by firm favourites Mohill in the Division 1 League final on Sunday last. The game was over at half-time as Mohill led by 4-7 to 0-2. Our lads didn’t give up the fight and scored better in the second half with Peter Reynolds getting two goals and points from Barry McGovern and Cathal McHugh. It ended Mohill 7-12 Sean O’Heslins 2-5. While it was disappointing for the boys it must be remembered that in the corresponding final last year we beat Mohill by 5-13 to 1-7, which shows that strengths vary from year to year.

Foireann: Darren Maxwell, Damien Creaven, James Hamill, Daragh Reynolds, Adam Goldrick, Niall McGovern, Mark O’Reilly, Donal Feely (Capt), Peter Reynolds (2-1), Oisín McCaffrey, Daire Murphy, Cathal McHugh (0-1), Barry McGovern (0-3), Kevin Mullen, Jamie Sweeney. Subs: Christy Maguire, Cillian Dooner, Stephen Flynn, John Conway, Dara Gleeson.

Our Division three team have been narrow losers in all of their four games to date and their loss by four points to St Mary’s was the biggest margin in those four games. Two of the previous loses were by two points and one by three, so despite suffering defeats they are not that far off any of their opponents. Final score on Sunday was 1-13 to 1-9 to St Mary’s.

Foireann: Ruairí Ó Suilleabháin, Fred Walsh, Kevin Prior, Neil Hughes, Matthew Murphy, Philip Murphy, Éamon Walsh, Adrian Smith, Ryan Gavin, Shane McWeeney, James McWeeney, Anthony McTague, Tommy McCormack, Paul Prior, Brian Beirne. Sub used: Seán McCartin.

Our Junior B team also lost to St Mary’s on Sunday morning. There wasn’t much in this game either but St Mary’s had the edge all through.

Foireann: Brian Beirne, Alan Prior, Ruairí Sullivan, Enda Quinn, Neil Hughes, Éamon Walsh, Fred Walsh, Ryan Gavin, Kevin Prior, Tommy McCormack, Ciaran Murray, David Earley, Seán McCartin, Joe Honeyman, Daryl McFarland: Subs used: John Fanning, Peter Reynolds, Philip Quinn, Eoin McHugh, Cormac Ó Suilleabháin

Junior games – good turn out

Our two junior teams lost their games on Sunday but it was a success in other ways because the turn out was very good with twenty-seven players available between the two teams. It was great to see players responding on what was a difficult weekend with a crucial minor game on the Monday. Compliments to all of the players who fielded and there were a number who had indicated they would be unavoidably absent. On a beautiful Sunday morning we can be sure all enjoyed the games and hopefully we will have good turnouts for all of the remaining games.

After four victories in their first four games the Ladies team played Mohill on Sunday and lost 3-12 to 2-05. Their next game is this Sunday against Manorhamilton in Bee Park, Manorhamilton at 11.30am. Training this Wednesday at 7pm and Friday, time yet to be confirmed.

Lotto

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Jackie’s. Pota Óir €3,500. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an Luan: €40; Padraig S MacLochlainn. €20 an duine ó Terry agus Agnes Shortt: Noel Sweeney agus Margaret McKeon €40 an duine: Brian and Seán McGovern, Drumderg, Lillian Meehan, Ballintogher, Sligo, Lilly Leddy, Gubbs, Aodhán Samhráin, Tráthnóna, Róisín McHugh, Creevy. Uimhreacha: 30462175

It is a big weekend of fixtures. The under 14 League final against Mohill is on Sunday in Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada at 6.00. Ladies play Mohill in the Park on this Sunday at 12.00. There are Gallogly Catering Division 3 and Division 5 games, both against St Mary’s on Sunday, probably in Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin but check for venue. These games will be at 2.00 and 3.30 respectively. On Monday the minors play Drumkeerin here in the Park at 2.00 in a crucial League game.

It is getting closer and closer. Just three weeks to go to our trip to Sligo. We ask all of our cyclists to keep working on the sponsorship and keep training. Anyone care to cycle on a tandem to Sligo? Two tandems available. Let Brid know.

Our seniors had their best win to date when they got the better of Gortletteragh by 1-12 to 2-2 on Sunday last. This game was easily their best performance to date and it came after a dreadful start. Two soft goals to Gortletteragh within the first five minutes put the heart crossways in our supporters. However, the resurrection started straight away and points from Brian Cafferty, a free from Ronan O’Rourke and then a great individual effort by James McWeeney and he finished to the net. James got two more points, one from a free, and at half time it was Gortletteragh 2-2 to 1-4, just a point in it. The second half was the finest played by a Ballinamore senior team in a while. Hard to believe that Gortletteragh never got a score in the second half. James McWeeney pointed a free to level it, Ronan O’Rourke put us ahead with another and then we got five of the most amazing points you would ever see, all in a row. Enough to break any team. Five different players got them: Wayne McKeon, James McWeeney, Shane McWeeney, from a difficult free, Liam Ferguson and Jim McTague. You just couldn’t believe five points could go over from such distances and such angles, but over they flew. Shane McWeeney pointed another free to leave us clear winners.

Foireann: Ryan Gavin, Johnny McWeeney, David Duignan, Joseph Murphy, Liam Ferguson (0-1), Jim McTague (0-1), Philip Murphy, Wayne McKeon (0-1), Adrian Smith, Brian Cafferty (0-1), Sean Murray, Ronan O’Rourke (0-2), Anthony McTague, Shane Moran, James McWeeney (1-4). Subs: Matthew Murphy for John McWeeney, Shane McWeeney (0-2) for Brian Cafferty, Tommy McCormack for Sean Murray, Brian Beirne for A Smith, Éamon Walsh for R O’Rourke.

There will be an Executive meeting of the club in the Clubrooms tomorrow Thursday at 7.30 followed at 9.00pm by a general club meeting open to all members. Full club meetings are only held a few times per year so we would ask all members, players and supporters to attend this meeting as it gives everyone an opportunity to keep up to date with the running of the club.

Our minors overcame Carrigallen on Good Friday evening in the Minor League by 3-14 to 3-8. This keeps us in line for a final place and it will all depend on next Monday’s final game against Drumkeerin in the Park

Last Saturday New York minor footballers played Roscommon in the Connacht Minor Championship. The right-half forward on the New York team was Rory Redican, son of Assumpta Reynolds, who hails from Edentenny. It is great to see a new generation of New York-born youngsters playing Gaelic games and great to see Ballinamore and Leitrim natives passing on the Gaelic Games to their sons and daughters.

Lotto

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite i Pat Joes. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn sa Heritage Bar. Pota Óir €3,450. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an Luan: €40; John Conway, St Brigid’s St. Duaiseanna ó Frank & Ita Flynn: €20 Aidan McGovern, Tráthnóna, €10 Christopher McNiffe, Church St. €40 an duine: Lily Reynolds, Willowfield Rd, Éamon Farrelly, Conor McGrath, Killaneen, Kevin Turbitt, Joe McKiernan, USA. Uimhreacha: 76531042

Minor League game against Carrigallen in Carrigallen on Friday night at 6.30. Seniors play Gortletteragh in the League on Sunday at 2.00 in the Park. Ladies play St Josephs in the Park on this Thursday at 7.30

Just four weeks ago and many of our cyclists can be seen out practicing on the roads. Collecting sponsorship is also in full swing. Yes, the build up is underway and the excitement will culminate on the morning of 22 May when all will assemble at the Church to head out the old railway track past the Golf Club, to Drumshanbo, Keadue, Ballyfarnan and ending up in Markievicz Park in time to see Leitrim face Sligo.

Last Sunday morning our seniors played Eslin in what was a historic first league encounter between the clubs’ first teams in a very long time, certainly the first in at least 60 years. This was a thrilling game from start to finish that neither would have deserved to lose. We could have won it and we could have lost it. Early on we were streets ahead and got great points from Paul Prior, Ronan O’Rourke, Shane Moran, Anthony McTague, Sean Murray and James McWeeney. Then Seán Murray tore through to score a great goal and we were 1-10 to 0-6 ahead. It looked like we would win well. Then Eslin took over and got equally good points and had the gap down to 1-10 to 0-9 by half-time. Strangely we didn’t get a score in the rest of the half after Seán Murray’s goal, but we didn’t miss much either. In fact we had only one wide in whole the first half. Eslin were on top for a lot of the second half and led by three points at one stage. We were very lucky at this stage when Philip Farrelly brought off a great save when Conor Beirne was straight through. Our lads came back and Paul Prior levelled it from a free. When Wayne McKeon scored a brilliant point to put us ahead and with very little time to go it looked as if we would get a win, but Eslin came back to level. We did miss a few chances in the second half and dropped a few balls in to the goalie but 1-16 apiece was a very high score with great points from both sides. Overall it was as good a game as we saw in the Park in a while and we have won games when we didn’t play half as well.

Foireann: Philip Farrelly, Johnny McWeeney, David Duignan, Joseph Murphy, Liam Ferguson, Jim McTague, Anthony McTague (0-3), Wayne McKeon (0-1), Adrian Smith, James McWeeney (0-1), Sean Murray (1-2), Ronan O’Rourke (0-2), Paul Prior (0-4), Shane Moran (0-3), Tommy McCormack. Subs: Ryan Gavin for James McWeeney, Philip Murphy for T McCormack.

Our Junior A team lost to Allen Gaels by 1-12 to 1-10 on Sunday morning in a game that they could have won. We were down by 0-10 to 0-5 at half time and indeed were seven points behind at one stage. The team fought much better in the second half and when James McWeeney scored a great goal after good work by Anthony McTague we were really in with a chance of our first victory in this division. Unfortunately Allen Gaels got a lucky goal and minutes later James McWeeney made another great run through but was inches wide from close range and those were the deciding factors. Shane McWeeney scored two good late points but we just ran out of time.

Foireann: Ryan Gavin, Freddie Walsh, Kevin Prior, Kevin O’Connor, Éamon Walsh (0-1), Philip Murphy, Matthew Murphy, Paul Prior (0-1), Joe Murphy, Shane McWeeney (0-2), James McWeeney (1-10, Anthony McTague (0-3), John Fanning, Tommy McCormack, Seán McCartin (0-1). Sub: Rory O’Rourke (0-1) for T McCormack.

The Dinner Dance in the Slieve Russell was a great success on Friday last. Medals were presented to the Ladies who won the Junior Championship and the boys who won the Junior C Championship. The Fear a Tí for the night was Tomás Ó Moráin

Footballer and Lady Footballer of the Year

During the Dinner Dance the awards for Club Footballer and Lady Footballer of the Year were presented. The Ladies award went to Linda Harte and the men’s to Wayne McKeon. Comhghairdeas don bheirt acu.

Sean O'Heslins Ladies

League: The Ladies won their third league game in a row on Sunday last in Annaduff, beating Annaduff on a scoreline of 1-22 to 0-2. Next League game is this Thursday at 7.30pm in the Park against St. Josephs. Support would be appreciated.

Training: Training this week Tuesday at 7.00pm. Any new players are welcome to attend. Congratulations: Well done to the U-14 girls who are through to the Feile in Cork after their win at the weekend. A great night was had by all at the dinner dance, congratulations to Anne Shanley on such a successful night.

Girls Heading for Féile

Congratulations to our under 14 girls who defeated Drumkeerin in the Féile Final and are now heading for Cork to the National Féile.

Best wishes to one of our great Lotto Supporters, Margaret McKeon, who is in hospital at present. We expect to see you back at the Bingo and Lotto soon Margaret.

U 8 and U 10 Go Games Blitz.

Our first Blitz takes place next Saturday April 23rd at 10.30am. Sean O’Heslins, Garadice Gaels & Mohill will be taking part. All games 11 a side.

Lotto

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn sa Heritage Bar. Pota Óir €3,400. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an Luan: €40; Seán Ó Súilleabháin. Buidéal uisce beatha ó Freddie/Karen Walsh : Tom Burns. €40 an duine: Padraig Flanagan, Church St, Kathleen Kearns, Church Sat, Séamus Mac Murchaidh, Kevin and Maria O’Connor, Killaneen, Caitríona McGrath, Killaneen, Tráthnóna. Uimhreacha: 27364105

Seniors play Eslin on Saturday in Eslin. Please check fixtures for time. Division 3 game in the Park against Allen Gaels on Sunday at 12.00.

Our dinner dance is on this Friday in the Slieve Russell. Tonight is positively the last night for ordering tickets. There will be a big crowd there and it certainly will be an enjoyable evening, but ring Anne Shanley tonight if you havn’t done so already as numbers must be finalised tomorrow.

Our Novelty Act team didn’t get the verdict in Killarney on Saturday but they gave of their best and the act went down as well as any of the other three. The cast were happy that they had performed to their very best but the title went to Carnew Emmets from Wicklow. It was a great night for Leitrim with two wins to bring Leitrim’s total to 23 titles. Congratulations to Aisling Sammon from Aughnasheelin who won the Amhránaíocht and Glencar/Manorhamilton who won the Rince Foirne for the third time. Both were very deserving winners and the Green Room in the Gleneagle was full of Leitrim singers and performers until the early hours of Sunday morning. Once again Ailbhe McGill had this room reserved from early in the evening and it was buzzing with entertainment for hours. It was again a wonderful occasion for Leitrim and of course we had another Ballinamore connection with Tommy Moran as Fear a’ Tí.

A great night was had by all at our Scor table quiz last Thursday. Sincere thanks to all the following for their support; all who attended on the night and the following sponsors, Gala Supermarket Square, Co Scor Committee, Sean & Ann Kavanagh Main Street, Geraldine & Patsy Connaughton Aghadark, Paddy & Rosaleen Joyce Anville Court, Maureen & Raymond McHugh Killaneen, Alex & Ruairi Sullivan Anville Court, Maura Mulvey Aughnasheelin, Anne Shanley Dun na mBó, Brid & Sean Sullivan Aghadark, Noel Dolan, Mary McHugh Killaneen, Rowena O Rourke Tully, John & Mary Harte, and a big thank you the Ciaran & Kathy Smyth and staff of Siopa Ól for hosting the night, sponsoring 1^st prize, providing food and also a donation to fund. The winners on the night were Cyril Smith, George O’Brien, Killian Cronin and Adrian Smith, they received beautiful Geneses Candles, which is a new product from Genesis range. In second place Berni Flynn, Vera Brennan, Kevin Beirne and Tommy Flynn Fenagh. Quiz Master was Seán Ó Suilleabháin.

The novelty act group would also like to thank Éamon & Noeleen Smith Siopa Gairdín and Smith’s Monumentals for assistance with graveyard accessories.

Foireann: Ryan Gavin, Darren McGrory, Gavin Brennan, Diarmuid Keegan, Eoin McHugh, Freddie Walsh, Neil Hughes, Kevin Prior, Joe Murphy, Brian Beirne, Rory O’Rourke, Tommy McCormack, Sean McCartin, Adrian Gallogly, Peter Reynolds. Subs: David Earley, Daryl McFarland.

The ladies junior team beat Ballinaglera by 4-14 to 0-4 on Sunday. Team: Aisling Flaherty, Gillian Leyden, Claire Fanning, Emma O’Dell, Kirby Gilgunn, Katie Duignan, Ciara O’Dowd, Sarah McLoughlin, Michelle Fanning, Orla McWeeney, Laura O’Dowd, Deborah Gilheaney, Aoife Smith. Subs: Aoibheann Flynn, Naoimh Smith, Méabh Gleeson, Aoibheann Curran, Celine Charles, Paula Kelleher, Linda O’Brien, Catherine Toolan. Ladies play Annaduff on Sunday in Annaduff at 12.00

Under 14s beat Glencar/Manorhamilton on Friday last by 1-14 to 1-5. They play Mohill on this Friday in Eslin. Check time on fixtures.

Wexford won the Leinster under 21 Football Championship last Wednesday beating Longford in the final. One of the forwards was Liam Óg McGovern, son of Liam McGovern of Aghoo, former Sean O’Heslins player. Well done Liam Óg.

Sympathy is extended to the Sweeney family, Aghadark on the death of Maura’s father, Bob Williams, at the weekend. Sonas síoraí dó.

Lotto

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn sa Commercial. Pota Óir €3,350. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an Luan: €40; Nuala Clarke, Bobby Joes. Buidéal uisce beatha ó Bobby Joes: Sean McNiffe.: €40 an duine: Frank McGovern, Church St, Paula O’Hara, Ballyconnell, Lily Leddy, Philip Cassidy, Lahard, Aodán Mac Samhráin, Tráthnóna. Uimhreacha: 13620457

Best of luck to our Novelty act team who are heading for Killarney on this Saturday. Best of luck also to Aisling Sammon from Aughnasheelin and Dromahair and Glencar/Manorhamilton who will also be heading to Killarney. To add to the Leitrim sense of occasion the Fear-a-Tí on the night will be Tommy Moran. Go n–éirí leo.

Our Fun Table Quiz is in Smyth’s Siopa Ól on tomorrow night, Thursday, starting at 8.30. Teams €20. Extra points will be awarded for those that arrive in fancy dress. This will be an entertaining quiz and we ask your support.

In a very close game on Saturday Glencar/Manorhamilton edged us out by 1-12 to 1-11. It was close all through and there was just a point in it at half-time 1-6 to 1-5, with our scores coming from Paul Prior (two), Shane Moran, Seán Murray and Liam Ferguson and Tommy McCormack got the goal. In the second half Brian Cafferty was our best man to get scores, he got three good points with Tommy McCormack, Brian Beirne and Shane Moran getting the others.

Foireann: Ryan Gavin, Joe Murphy, David Duignan, John McWeeney, Anthony McTague, Liam Ferguson (0-1), Ronan O’Rourke, Jim McTague, Adrian Smith, Brian Cafferty (0-3), Sean Murray (0-1), James McWeeney, Paul Prior (0-2), Shane Moran (0-2), Tommy McCormack (1-1), Subs: Brian Beirne (0-1), Shane McWeeney and Éamon Walsh.

Our Juniors lost on Sunday morning to Fenagh but the match was less important than the turnout. After two weekends of walkovers it was great to see a panel of 23 players available. It certainly shows that we have the players and we sincerely hope that we have turned the corner and will a full panel out for the remaining eight games between now and the end of June. Fenagh had much the better of the first half and led by 1-11 to 0-3 at half-time. It seemed a hopeless cause facing an eleven points deficit but amazingly within 15 minutes it was down to three after points from Neil Hughes, Rory O’Rourke, then we got a lucky goal when a Fenagh back deflected the ball into his own net. Rory O’Rourke pointed a free and then Stephen McTague got two glorious points to leave it 1-11 to 1-8. However we ran out of steam after that and Fenagh got four points to our one from Kevin Prior. It ended 1-15 to 1-9.

Foireann: Ryan Gavin, Seamus Donnelly, Freddie Walsh, Cyril Smith, Darren McGrory, Neil Hughes, Éamon Walsh, Kevin Prior (0-1), Stephen McTague (0-1), Mark McGrory, Diarmuid Keegan (0-1), Michael Costello (0-1), Rory O’Rourke (0-2), Adrian Gallogly, Sean McCartin. Subs used: Ruairí Ó Súilleabháin, Philip Quinn, Peter Reynolds, Joe Honeyman, David Earley. Other subs available: Daryl McFarland, Joe Murphy and Tommy McCormack

Ladies play Ballinaglera in Division 2 League on Sunday 10 April at 12.00 in the Park

In one of the most exciting games seen in the Park in a while our Under 14s narrowly beat Fenagh St Caillin’s by 4-7 to 2-12.

Foireann: Darren Maxwell, Daire Reynolds, James Hamill, Chris Maguire, Adam Goldrick, Niall McGovern, Mark O’Reilly, Peter Reynolds, Donal Feely, Daire Murphy, Oisín McCaffrey, Cathal McHugh, Barry McGovern, Kevin Mullen, Jamie Sweeney. Sub: Damien Creaven.

Training for under 10s on Friday at 6.00pm. Parents be sure to provide Dates of Birth and contact numbers.

Sympathy is extended to the Murphy Family on the death of Patsy Murphy who died at the weekend. Patsy spent over 40 years working in New York and returned some years ago to live in Ballinamore. While he was away he never missed the Ballinamore Festival every year. Go ndéana Dia trócaire air . His brother James is one of our great Lotto patrons, and Monday last, the evening of Patsy’s removal, was the first time James missed a Lotto night since it started over 10 years ago.

It is essential that everyone going to the Dinner Dance have their tickets ordered with Anne Shanley by this Sunday night at the latest. The club dinner dance is only a week away on Friday 15 April in the Slieve Russell Hotel. Please order your tickets immediately from Anne Shanley, phone 086 8538412.

Congratulations to Cathleen Dolan who took part in the Winning Streak on RTE on Saturday last. Cathleen works in Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin on the CE Project. Comhghairdeas Cathleen

Lotto

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Bobby Joie’s. Pota Óir €3,300. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an Luan: €40; Martina Farry. Voucher from Ciarán and Cathy Smyth: Brendan Burns. €40 an duine: Aindrias ó Dubhthaigh, Marie Finn, Kells, Christopher McNiffe, Paddy Gannon, Mohill, Katie Rose O’Donnell, Glencar. . Uimhreacha: 36124057

Senior Shield game against Glencar/Manorhamilton on Saturday at 6.30 in Manorhamilton. Division 5 game against Fenagh in Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin on Sunday at 11.30

Junior Players – Let us down again

For the second weekend in a row the club was badly let down by our Junior B players. On Saturday last Michael Quinn had confirmation from about 20 players that they would be travelling to St Osnatts on Sunday morning for the Division 5 game. On Sunday morning six players turned up at the Square. This is an absolute shame and an embarrassment, not to mention the €100 per game fine that we quite properly have incurred. We offer our apologies to St Osnatts who were left without a game on a fine Sunday morning. Where were our players, that is what our hard-working club members would like to know and are entitled to know? The people who are working hard in different aspect of the clubs affairs: those who run our teams, those who sell Lotto tickets, the club officers who spend hours on a daily basis working for the club, those who developed our club facilities, will feel badly demoralised to think that out of a panel of over thirty players only six turned up on a fine Sunday morning. To date 15 games have been played in Division 5 this year and two walk-overs. Both walk-overs conceded by which club? By Sean O’Heslins. The very team that won the Junior C Championship last year, with a panel of over thirty players. It is a disgrace to the proud name of Sean O’Heslins. The players on this panel who didn’t turn up last Sunday morning and the Saturday before should apologise to their team manager Michael Quinn and they should feel a responsibility to collectively pay the €200 fine that the club has incurred as a result of their non appearance. Players should have that much loyalty at least to the club.

Juniors lose in Division 3

Our Junior A team lost to Gortletteragh on Saturday evening by 0-14 to 1-9. They had a bad first half and were down by 0-9 to 0-5 at half time. They came back a bit in the second half and when Paul Prior scored a penalty there was only two points in it. However that was as close as we got.

Foireann: Eoin McHugh, Kevin O’Connor, Kevin prior, Gordon Hughes, Anthony McTague, Johnny McWeeney, Éamon Walsh, Adrian smith, Joseph Murphy, Shane McWeeney (0-1), Paul Prior (1-5), Brian Cafferty (0-1), Tommy McCormack, James McWeeney, Shane Murphy (0-2). Subs: Neil Hughes, Stephen McTague, Gavin Brennan, Diarmuid Keegan, Fred Walsh.

Our Fun Table Quiz is in Smyth’s Siopa Ól on Thursday week 7 April as a fundraiser for Scór. We will be asking a number of people to get teams together. Parents of those who participated in Scór na nÓg are asked to help by organising a team. Extra points will be awarded for those that arrive in fancy dress. This will be an entertaining quiz and we ask your support.

Already quite a number of people have confirmed that they will be cycling to Sligo on 22 May, for our sponsored “Cycle to the Match”. Former players like Ollie Honeyman, Patrick “Beezer” McKiernan, Gerry Logan, Damien Crossan, Gary Smith and Colm Reilly as well as current players like Brian Cafferty and Ronan O’Rourke will be cycling. This is an exciting fun event and was enjoyed by all last year when the cycle was to Roscommon. Brid Sullivan is anxious to hear from more people who would be willing to take part in an exciting adventure and also help the club in what is now a major fund-raising event. Brid is hoping to get at least 50 people to cycle. The target is to raise an average of €200 each. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Please ring Brid at 087 9173185.

We will be meeting Drumreilly in the first round of the Senior Championship this year with Annaduff the other team in the group. In the Junior A Championship we are pared with Carrigallen and Annaduff.

Our under 14s got a walk-over from Melvin Gaels last weekend. They play Fenagh on this Friday at 6.30 in the Park

The club dinner dance is just two weeks away on Friday 15 April in the Slieve Russell Hotel. Please order your tickets from Anne Shanley, phone 086 8538412.

Leitrim GAA are now recruiting suitably qualified personnel to work as coaches on our VHI GAA Cúl camps for 2011. Camps will take place during the month of July with one camp taking place in August. Applicants must be over 18 years, have a minimum of foundation level coaching qualification and must be Garda vetted.
Interested applicants should forward a current C.V to Thomas Keenan, VHI Cúl camp coordinator, Páirc Sean Mac Diarmada, Ck-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim. Coaches with a fluency in Irish are particularly required. Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm on Monday 4th April 2011.

Lotto

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn sa Siopa Óil. Pota Óir €3,250. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an Luan: €40; Sean McNiffe. Buidéal uisce beatha ó Gay Prior: Ollie Moran. €40 an duine: John Harte & Co, Nell McManus, Aughnasheelin, John Creamer, Stradermot, Mollie Barden, Aghoo, Hugh McGovern, Boneil, Corlough. . Uimhreacha: 24731056

Junior game in Division 3 Gallogly Catering League against Gortletteragh on Saturday at 5.00pm in Gortletteragh. Division 5 game at 12.00 on Sunday against St Osnatts on St Osnatt’s pitch. Under 14 League game on Saturday against Melvin Gaels in Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin at 11.00. Leitrim Hurlers play Fermanagh in the Park on Sunday at 2.30

Junior Players – Please turn out

Last Saturday the mentors in charge of our Division 5 team had to face the embarrassment of giving a walk-over to Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher. This was a serious matter because it was the third year running where we conceded to Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher. To make matters worse, Glenfarne/Kilty had facilitated us by agreeing to a Saturday evening game instead of having to travel to Glenfarne for an 11.00 start on Sunday. The reality is there are at least 30 players eligible for Junior Division 5, including a number of those now over 17 this year. This grade is seriously important as a starting point into adult football for our minors as well as many players who will not get regular starts in Division 3. Last year we won the Junior C Championship with have a dozen subs available. There are 8 more players eligible for the league. It is imperative that all players respond to Michael Quinn early this week and be available if at all possible. Division 5 is the lifeblood of the GAA, it is about playing football and giving the maximum amount of games to the maximum amount of players. Please do not let the club down again by having to concede any more games.

Bua ag na Cailíní

The junior girls had a big win over Bornacoola in their first game in Division 2.

The club are running a Fun Table Quiz in Smyth’s Siopa Ól on Thursday 7 April as a fundraiser for Scór. We will be asking a number of people to get teams together. This will be an entertaining quiz and we ask your support.

Anyone who wishes to receive group Ballinamore Sean O'Heslins texts please text 087 6846578 with which team or events you wish to be informed about and we will include you on that particular group text.

The club dinner dance has been arranged for Friday 15 April in the Slieve Russell Hotel. Please order your tickets from Anne Shanley, phone 086 8538412. Tickets at a very reasonable €35. Medals will be presented to the girls who won the Junior A Championship, Intermediate B Championship Intermediate 9 a side and also to the men’s Junior C Championship winning side. This promises to be a great night that will match the same occasion two years ago.

Comhbhrón

Sympathy to the McTague family, Church St on the death of Danny McGinley, son-in-law of Hugh McTague Snr. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé.

Well Done

Well done to Wayne McKeon who made a significant contribution to Leitrim’s win when he came on on Sunday against Fermanagh.

Lotto

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Prior’s. Pota Óir €3,200. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an Luan: €40; Martin Conway, Aughnasheelin. Buidéal uisce beatha ó David McCabe: Sean McNiffe. €40 an duine: Seán Ó Suilleabháin, Ray Gleeson, Fohera, T P Cox, Dromod, Maureen McGovern, Tonlagee, Tom Burns. . Uimhreacha: 32016754

Junior game in Division 5 Gallogly Catering League against Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher in Glenfarne on Sunday next at 11.30. This is a match where it is absolutely crucial that we have a full panel available.

Ladies Junior League

The first game in the Ladies Division 2 League is against Bornacoola in Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin on Sunday next at 1.30.

For the second week in a row our seniors came from behind to snatch victory in the Gallogly Catering Division 2 League game against Drumkeerin. A goal from Adrian Smith with three minutes to go was the deciding factor and we won by 2-6 to 0-9.

Foireann: Philip Farrelly, Philip Murphy, David Duignan, Joe Murphy, Liam Ferguson, Jim McTague, Ronan O’Rourke, Wayne McKeon, Adrian Smith, (1-0), Shane Murphy (1-0), Shane Moran (0-1), Anthony McTague, Paul Prior (0-5), Ryan Gavin, Tommy McCormack. Subs: Brian Cafferty for T McCormack, Brian Beirne for Ryan Gavin.

Juniors lose to Leitrim Gaels

After a dreadful first half when they scored just one point to Leitrim Gaels 1-9, our juniors in Division 3 picked up greatly in the second half and came within three points of the Gaels. Two goals from Diarmuid Keegan plus five points from Shane McWeeney brought us ever closer but it ended 2-14 to 2-11 to Leitrim Gaels.

Foireann: Eoin McHugh, Kevin O’Connor, Kevin Prior, Gordon Hughes, Anthony McTague, Jason Kellett, Shane Murphy (0-1), Ryan Gavin, Joe Murphy, Brian Cafferty (0-1), Paul Prior (0-2), Shane McWeeney (0-5), Tommy McCormack, Diarmuid Keegan (2-1), Sean McCartin. Subs: James McWeeney (0-1) and Johnny McWeeney.

Our minors had their second win in a row when they beat St Mary’s by 3-9 to 1-9 in the Park on Sunday. A speedy recovery to John Fanning who got injured during the game.

Foireann: Eoin McHugh, Caillin McHugh, Anthony Maguire, Cyril Smith, Jack Cullen (1-0), Kevin Banks, Brian Leyden, Brian Beirne (1-0), John Fanning (0-2), Dean McGovern, Andrew Burns, David McLoughlin, Luke Murphy (0-2), Stephen McTague (0-5), Mark McGrory (1-0), Subs Conor Moran, Jack Bagge.

Scór – Bua arís sa Nuachleas

Comhghairdeas to our Novelty Act team who won the Connacht title on last Saturday and will now be heading for Killarney on Saturday 9 April. The act, which is an updated version of the “Celtic Tiger” that won the All Ireland in 2002, went down very well in Elphin. The club has a remarkable record in Connacht in the Novelty Act event. They have won the Leitrim Scór title in Novelty Act on 18 occasions and they have won in Connacht on 17 of those 18 occasions, a remarkable record. Well done to Raymond McHugh, Brid Sullivan, Sean McKeon, Michael Fanning, Brendan Brennan, Rowena O'Rourke, Sean O Suilleabháin and Philip McHugh. Comhghairdeas to Aisling Sammon from Aughnasheelin who won the Amhranaíocht Aonair, to Dromahair who won the Solo Singing and to Glencar/Manorhamilton who did a wonderful double in Rince Foirne and Rince Seit. This was their nineteenth time to win Connacht in Rince Foirne but only their second time to win Rince Seit.

Tickets for the All Ireland Finals must be ordered by this Friday with Brid Sullivan. As before, tickets must be paid for when ordering as the club has to send cheque with order.

The club are running a Fun Table Quiz in Smyth’s Siopa Ól on Thursday 7 April as a fundraiser for Scór. This will be an entertaining quiz and we ask your support.

The club dinner dance has been arranged for Friday 15 April in the Slieve Russell Hotel. Medals will be presented to the girls who won the Junior A Championship, Intermediate B Championship Intermediate 9 a side and also to the men’s Junior C Championship winning side. This promises to be a great night that will match the same occasion two years ago. More details next week, but keep that date marked in your diaries.

The Leitrim GAA coach education team are running a number of courses in the coming weeks, some of which will take place in Ballinamore. The following are the dates and locations of the courses:

Please note that the Award 1 Child and Award 1 Youth/Adult are separate courses, which are being run simultaneously. In order to streamline the process we are asking that people interested in going on the courses contact the club secretary Patsy Connaughton or Barney Breen Club coaching officer

Training for Under 8 Boys and Girls

This is the memorable starting point for all boys and girls in the Ballinamore area. The day when they take their first steps in wearing the colours for their club Seán O’Heslins. Training for under 8 boys and girls commences Monday 21st March at 6pm in the park. Further details contact John or Kathleen Curran 087 2366745

Membership – You must pay now?

Club members are reminded that club membership is now overdue. Nobody can be allowed to play at any level without having paid membership. Membership is €30 per adult and €10 per child. Family membership is maximum €80 (2 adults and 2 minors). All Players must be members in order to train or play. The club cannot run the risk of having people train or play without being valid members of the club. Contact Tommy Dolan 086 8171587. Tommy will be at ladies training on this Friday night at 8.00 to collect membership.

Additional Gaeltacht Scholarships

Leitrim Co Board is able to offer two half-scholarships (value €450 each) to two boys who are GAA members to Coláiste Ó Direáin, which is situated on Inis Mór, Aran Islands. The grants are sponsored by the College itself. The grants are for the course from 24 July to 14 August. Anyone interested in applying for these grants please write to Máire Ni Mhaoilbhlia, Oifigeach Cultúir agus Teanga, Coillte na Sionnach, Achadh na Sileann, Béal an Átha Móir, Co Liatroma, roimh 25 Márta 2011 or e-mail to irishculturalofficer.leitrim@gaa.ie.

Lotto

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn sa Scoláire Bocht. Pota Óir €3,150. Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an Luan: €40; Noel Sweeney. Buidéal uisce beatha ó Gordon Hughes: Walter Sharpley. €40 an duine: Dawn McKeon, High St, Greg Hargadon, Fenagh, Aindrias Ó Dubhthaigh, Seán McManus, Drumderg, John Harte. Uimhreacha: 74065123

Beidh ár bhfoireann Sinsear ag imirt arís ar an Satharn seo chugainn i gcoinne Droim Caorthainn i nDroim Caorthainn ag 4.00. Cluiche i Roinn 3 againn ar an Domhnach i gcoinne Gaeil Liatroma i bPáirc Sheáin Uí Eislin ag 12.00. Beidh cluiche ag na Mionúir ar an Domhnach i gcoinne Gleann an Chairthe/Cluainín i bPáirc Sheáin Uí Eislin ag 3.30.

Táimid i lár Seachtain na Gaeilge agus iarraimid ar gach duine píosa Gaeilge a úsáid chomh minic agus is féidir i rith na Seachtaine agus tar éis na Seachtaine freisin. Is í ár dteanga féin í!!

We would ask all club members and players to think about using a piece of Gaeilge on any occasion possible this week and next. As individuals if you are sending e-mails or text messages to your friends, family etc, why not put in some phrases such as “Dia duit”, “Mise anseo”. Forget about the “Hi” for this week. It means nothing anyway. You could finish with “Slán” or “Go raibh maith agat” or “Beidh mé ag caint leat”. Maybe team mentors could use a few words before matches. It our language, lets be proud of it, lets use it.

An Luan seo chugainn an oíche dheireanach den Chiorcal Comhrá sa Leabharlann. Beidh amhráin agus ceol ar an oíche sin. Beidh fáilte roimh gach duine.

Our seniors got a great start to their Gallogly Catering Division 2 campaign with a dramatic last minute win over Kiltubrid on Saturday. For all but the last minute we were behind Kiltubrid but when all seemed lost, David Duignan, who was playing full back, turned up on the edge of the square and as the ball dropped between a couple of Kiltubrid defenders he got possession and finished to the net. David was the outstanding Sean O’Heslins player all day and it was appropriate that he should get the match winner. It was reminiscent of the day when he beat Annaduff with late points to win the Senior B Championship in 2003. Overall it was a strange performance. We dominated possession for a lot of the game but shot fifteen wides to Kiltubrid’s five. We were behind 0-5 to 0-3 at half time with points coming from Tommy McCormack, Ryan Gavin and Ronan O’Rourke. We had slipped four points behind when Sean Murray was pushed in the square and the goal from the penalty by Paul Prior gave us a lifeline we were not expecting. Tommy McCormack levelled and it was looking good as Kiltubrid also had a player sent off for a second yellow. However, Kiltubrid didn’t give up and got the next two points and it looked to be going Kiltubrid’s way. Then Paul Prior pointed a free and then came David Duignan’s goal well into extra time. We left for home greatly relieved and so, I am sure, did our new management team of Brendan Burns and Seamus Mullen. Bhí an bua againn ar an scór 2-6 in aghaidh 0-10. Our thanks to Miranda Burke from Kiltubrid who gave medical assistance to Ronan O’Rourke after the sustained an injury..

Foireann: Philip Farrelly, Philip Murphy, David Duignan (1-0), Liam Ferguson, Joe Murphy, Jim McTague, Ronan O’Rourke (0-1), Wayne McKeon, Ryan Gavin (0-1), Shane Moran, Seán Murray, Shane Murphy, Paul Prior (1-2), Adrian Smith, Tommy McCormack (0-2). Subs: Brian Cafferty for Shane Murphy, Shane Ferguson for Ronan O’Rourke, Brian Beirne for Ryan Gavin.

Scór – Bua arís sa Nuachleas

Sean O’Heslins won the Nuachleas once again at the Co Scór finals in Ballinamore last Saturday. This is the 18^th time in all that the club has qualified for the Connacht Finals in Nuachleas. Comhghairdeas to Michael Fanning, Sean McKeon, Seán Ó Suilleabháin, Rowena O’Rourke, Brid Sullivan, Philip McHugh and Raymond McHugh and Cyril Smith who replaced Brendan Brennan who was unavailable on the night. . In the other events: Rince Foirne, Amhranaíocht, Aithriseoireacht and Tráth na gCeist all of our performers were well in with a chance giving great performances. The standard was very high throughout. The Connacht Finals are in Elphin on Saturday starting at 6.00pm. Tá súil againn go mbeidh an club ar an mbóthar go Cill Airne arís.

Girls U14 Training starts this Thursday evening at 5pm in the Park, all girls asked to attend.

In ten weeks time Leitrim will be heading for Sligo for the first round of the Connacht Senior Championship. Last year over thirty people headed on their bicycles for Roscommon. It is hoped that all of the same people and, hopefully more, will take the road to Sligo on 22 May. Now is the time to start cycling a bit as the evenings grow longer. The cycle is one of the biggest fundraisers of the year and it is important that as many people as possible join in.

Underage committee meeting on Tuesday 15th March at 9pm in the clubhouse. All parents and team mentors boys and girls invited to attend.

The Ballinamore Sean O'Heslins will be holding an information meeting on this Thursday night in the Clubrooms in relation to the GAA Social Initiative which arose as a result of President Mary McAleese and her husband, Martin, noticing an absence of older men in attendance at official functions during their many visits to local communities over the years. She came to the conclusion that many men, because of the changing patterns of life, were falling through cracks in the system and either risking or already experiencing isolation and loneliness. The President referred to those “who have lost the threads of regular and meaningful social contact and who would welcome the chance to revive their social lives again in ways they would enjoy”. Arising from her concern, the President established a Forum in 2007 consisting of selected older men – leading academics, health and social care professionals, service providers and local and national representatives - to explore the problem. Subsequently, the President invited the GAA to implement some of these ideas arising from the Forum resulting in the ‘GAA Social Initiative’, launched in 2009. The Initiative began with four county-based projects in Mayo, Fermanagh, Kerry and Wexford. These projects co-ordinated, respectively, by Dr Mick Loftus, Tom Boyle, John Pierse and Tony Dempsey provided vital experience and information to develop the concept and, arising from the lessons learned in that first phase, the final form of the Initiative has been agreed. It is now being re-launched as a club-based, island-wide project, utilising the GAA club network as a vehicle to achieve the greatest reach into all our communities. The President’s commitment is clearly illustrated by her willingness to serve as Patron to the Initiative. In addition, Dr Martin McAleese will serve as a Director of the Trust established to implement the Initiative. Any club members or indeed anybody with an interest in the above is invited to a meeting in the clubhouse this Thursday night at 8pm where we will discuss how to support this worthy project.

Comhghairdeas do Gearóid Ó Mathúna atá roghnaithe chun Gradam an Uachtaráin a fháil ar an 16 Márta i bPáirc an Chrócaigh. Gerry Mahon has been chosen as one of the recipients of the 2011 GAA President’s Awards in light of his outstanding voluntary contribution to the GAA over a prolonged period. These awards are organised and presented on an annual basis to honour those who go above and beyond the call of duty in their commitment and dedication to their chosen field within the wider GAA family. A special banquet will take place here at Croke Park on the evening of Wednesday March 16 at which all winners will be present. Tickets for the banquet event, priced at €30 per person, can also be purchased through Patsy Connaughton 0876846578 should you be interested in attending the function. The closing date for purchasing tickets is 10.3.11.The function will start at 7.00pm sharp as the function is being televised live by TG4.

Comhghairdeas do Tomás Ó Móráin atá tar éis post mar Oifigeach Caidrimh Poiblí (PRO) a ghlacadh le Comhairle Chonnacht. Tommy was of course previously President of Connacht Council so he is an excellent choice for PRO for Connacht.

Tá comhbhrón an chlub ag dul go Clann Uí Éideáin ar bhás Tony Hayden, iar-pheileadóir Liatroma ag an deireadh seachtaine.

Lotto

Bhí an Lotto ar an Luan as Gaeilge. Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Ní Fhionn’s. Pota Óir €3,100. Winners of prizes for those present on the night: €40; Seán McNiffe. Duais ó Frank Flynn: Brendan Burns. €40 an duine: P J Dolan, High St, Denis O’Brien, Killyfea, Aughavas, John Ryan, Castleroggy, Tomás McWeeney, Longstone, Dr Gerry Ballantine, Dromahair.Uimhreacha: 56013472

Our first senior fixture of the year in the Division 2 League is away to Kiltubrid this Saturday at 4.15pm. Leitrim ladies play Longford in the Park in the National League on Sunday at 2.45pm

Scór – Six items in County Finals on Saturday next

We had six items on stage last Saturday night at the Co Scór semi-final, and were the best represented club in the County. We will also have the best representation in the finals as all six items qualified for the finals in Ballinamore on Saturday evening next. In Rince Foirne we had Sinead Early, Michelle Reynolds, Edel Farrelly, Marie

O’Reilly, Erin Gilheany, Vanessa Martin, Sarah Sweeney and Orla Murphy. In Amhranaíocht Aonair we were represented by Aisling Maxwell. Brendan Brennan did the recitation. In Tráth na gCeisteanna we had two teams: Sean O Suilleabhain, Niall Gormley and Andy Duffy on one team and Tomás McWeeney, Patsy Connaughton and Adrian Smith on the other team. In Nuachleas our team was: Michael Fanning, Brendan Brennan, Sean McKeon, Sean O Suilleabhain, Rowena O’Rourke, Brid Sullivan, Philip McHugh and Raymond McHugh. The County Finals are in the Community Centre on Saturday starting at 7.00. With the tiered seats in place it promises to be an enjoyable evening.

Less of You Programme

Well done to all who participated in the fitness test on Friday Night. Individual fitness test results and individual BMI results will be available on Friday. For those who didn’t get an opportunity to carry out or complete your fitness test Michelle will be available this Friday again from 7.15pm -7.45pm to conduct them. This Friday there will be a Nutrition talk at 9.10pm with Aoife and in the coming weeks Michelle will be carrying out lectures on the benefits of physical activity and tips for success a Burn and Tone class and a Boot camp class. Remember to fill out your food diaries and bring them with you on Friday to be analysed. Remember the walks daily with Edel. Remember concentrate on what you eating & your portion sizes. "Come on lets achieve...."Less of Yourself". NOTE THE NEW TIME OF THE LECTURE at 9.10pm

Our Junior B team had their first outing in the Division 5 league on Saturday. They lost to Bornacoola by 1-9 to 0-5. For a variety of reasons we were short a number of players. Hopefully we will have a fuller squad for the next game.

Foireann: Peter Reynolds, Séamus Donnelly, Freddie Walsh, Cyril Smith, Michael Costello, Naoise Hayden, Neil Hughes, Jason Kellett, Kevin Prior, Tommy McCormack, Diarmuid Keegan, Darren McGrory, Daryl McFarland, Adrian Gallogly, Sean McCartin

After losing heavily to St Manachan’s in the first round a week earlier our Minors had a big 4-15 to 0-4 win over St Mary’s on Sunday

Hurling Club Formed

For the first time in a long period of years a separate Ballinamore Hurling club has been formed and will be affiliated as a solely hurling club. At a meeting in the clubrooms last Saturday officers were elected and they are as follows; Uachtarán: John Harte. Leasuachtarán: Seán Ó Suilleabháin. Cathaoirleach; Conor Harte, Rúnaí: Paddy O’Connor. Cisteoir: Donal Quinn, PRO: Brian Dolan. Cláiritheoir: Ruairí Ó Suilleabháin. This is a significant move for hurling in Ballinamore and is in line with similar moves to form hurling clubs in the County

After three great nights in Ballinamore the Cannaboe Liúdramáns followed this up with two full houses in Manorhamilton and Carrick on Shannon last weekend. Overall it was a very successful fund-raising venture that had, as it promised “its audience in stitches” everywhere it was staged. Now people are asking “will we see the Liúdramáns again?”. Sin í an cheist!

Meeting of club executive on this Friday week, 4 March at 8.00 in clubrooms. All executive members are asked to attend.

Leitrim Supporters Club are celebrating 25 years of fundraising on behalf of Leitrim GAA. This year they have the usual draw with tickets at €40 each. However to celebrate the 25th year they have produced a beautiful 25 year celebration scarf and each person buying a ticket will get one of them in addition to the usual car sticker. Tickets are available from club officers.

Comhghairdeas to Rory and Lorraine O’Rourke on the birth of their daughter Michaela

Lotto

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Ní Fhionn’s. Pota Óir €3,050. Winners of prizes for those present on the night: €40; Séamas Mac Murchaidh. Buidéal uisce beatha ó Liam Mac Fhearghail; Aodhán Mac Samhráin. €40 an duine: Michael McGirl, Aughnasheelin, Karen and Adrian McCartin, Aughavas, Áine Donnelly, Kildorragh, Gary Smyth, Breda McWeeney, Longstone. Uimhreacha: 31524760

First adult fixture of the year, Division 5 game away to Bornacoola on Saturday at 4.00pm. Minors play in the league on Sunday at 2.00pm in Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin against St Mary’s

The Ballinamore “Less of You Programme” starts this Friday evening 25 February in the Clubrooms. Fitness testing will be on Friday from 6-9pm. Weigh –in including recording of BMI for your own use only will start at 6pm on Friday until 8pm and then again from 9.30. Talk and Launch at 9.30.Teams of five is the proposal for team size and if you would like to pick your own team that would be alright. Anyone who would prefer to be on a mixed team, the names will be picked from a hat. Let us know your preference on Friday night. Of course you don’t have to be on a team if you prefer to do that. For those not able to attend on Friday night weigh-ins can take place on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings 10-11am or Wednesday evening 7-8pm. Each team can do their own activities if they prefer or can do organised activities which include Monday evening at 7.00; outdoor session walks daily and Wednesday evening 7-8. Circuit training and gym use all day.

The clubhouse was a hive of activity on Monday evening as medals were presented to six different winning underage teams, three boys teams and three ladies teams. It was great to see so many winning teams being honoured and appropriately the medals were presented by our current inter-county footballers in both cases. The Girls Minor (9 a side), Girls Under 14, (13 a side B) and the girls Under 12, (11 a side) teams were presented with their medals by Sarah McLoughlin and Kirby Gilgunn. The Boys Under 14 League and Championship and under 16 (13 a side) championship winning teams were presented with their medals by Wayne McKeon and Philip Farrelly. (Shane Moran, Minor player of the Year, was unable to be present on the evening) Pictures of the presentations will be included in the club website later this week.

Please note, one of the under 18 ladies left the clubhouse without her medal. Patsy Connaughton has it.

The Cannaboe Liúdramáns

If you missed the Cannaboe Liúdramáns, the final shows will be on in The Dock, Carrick on Shannon on Friday 25 February and booking can be made by ringing 071 9650828. It will also be in The Glens Centre, Manorhamilton on Thursday 24 February. Booking there is at 071 9855833. Time both nights is 8.30 and admission is €10

Lotto

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i McGirls Pota Óir €3,000. Winners of Children’s prizes of €10 each: Joley McGovern, Kate Reynolds, Eoin Connaughton, Brid Murphy. Winners of prizes for those present last Monday: €40: Noel Dolan, €20 each: Tom Burns and Padraig McKeon. €40 an duine: Ciara McGoldrick, Cloe Mullen, Agnes Kilkenny, Eoin Curran, Joe Feely. Uimhreacha: 45761302

The Cannaboe Liúdramáns

Three wonderful nights of the Cannaboe Liúdramáns concluded on Sunday last. The Community Centre was booked out on each night. The club would like to thank all of the people who attended the comedy show from far and near. Thanks to the Hall Committee and especially Gerard and Thomas Farry, to Josie Creamer for providing the amplification. Ann Shanley and her team of helpers provided the catering and Walter Sharpley did the shop. Sandra McKeon and Maureen McHugh did make-up. A team of stewards manned the ticket office and brought people to their seats. Thanks to the following who provided spot prizes: Scollan Butchers, Ciaran and Cathy Smith of Siopa Ól, O’Rourke’s Office Supplies, Ballinamore Drama Festival, Aughawillan Drama Troupe, John Harte, Micheál Duignan, Mona Creamer, Philip McHugh, Lakeland Dairies. Thanks to Patsy Connaughton for help with posters. Thanks to Leitrim Observer and Shannonside Radio for publicity. Finally the biggest thanks must go to the cast of 14 who participated in the Liúdramáns: Michael Fanning, Raymond McHugh, Brendan Brennan, Seán McKeon, Ross Dooner, Rowena O’Rourke, Ruairí and Alex Sullivan, Sarah McLoughlin, John O’Connell, Paddy Prior, Cyril Smith, Brid and Seán Ó Suilleabháin

If you missed the Liúdramáns

Many people didn’t book in time or were unable to attend. If you are one of these, the show will be on in The Dock, Carrick on Shannon on Friday 25 February and booking can be made by ringing 071 9650828. It will also be in The Glens Centre, Manorhamilton on Thursday 24 February. Booking there is at 071 9855833. Time both nights is 8.30 and admission is €10

Whether it’s the few Christmas pounds you want to lose or more this is the project for you! By joining the Slimathon you can get trim, fit and active and support your club at the same time. You can work individually or as a group if preferred i.e. weight loss for group will be recorded. Open to all not just Sean O'Heslins club members

7. Full use of club facilities including Gym

Hopefully all who take part will achieve personal goals in an enjoyable, fun and social manner. Information night at 9.30pm on Friday 18th February in the club house with a view to starting the programme on the 25th February. For further details contact Celia Donoghue 087 9272412 or Helena D'Arcy 087 2378514

Hurling Club Meeting

A meeting in relation to the formalisation of the Hurling Club will be held in the Clubrooms on Saturday at 5.00pm. Anyone interested in hurling is asked to attend this short meeting

Comhbhrón

Sympathy is extended to the Kelly, McHugh, Smith and McNiffe families on the death of Canon Micheál Kelly. Our apologies for omitting the Smith family last week. Go ndéana Dia trócaire air.

Comhghairdeas

Comhghairdeas to Francis Milton and Majella Roe who were married in Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny last Friday.

On Monday next all underage medals won in 2010 will be presented in the Clubrooms at a function starting at 9.00. This will include the medals to winning Boys under 14 Championship and League teams, Under 16 Championship as well as the Girls U12, U14 & Minor winning teams. Come along to show your appreciation for these local heroes who done the club proud on and off the field in 2010. Medals to be presented by Ballinamore's current county stars. Club Lotto follows afterwards in the club house

Lotto

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn sa chlubtheach i bPáirc Sheáin Uí Eislin ag 9.3A0pm. Pota Óir €2,950. Winners of prizes for those present last Monday: €40: Noel Sweeney. Buidéal uisce beatha ó Ossie Costello: P S Mac Lochlainn: €40 an duine: Jim Dalton, Ballinamore Stores, Joan Kerrigan, Beaghamore, Carrigallen, Hugh McTague jnr, Dermot O’Hara, Derry, Alannah Smith, Church St. Uimhreacha: 24067315

The Cannaboe Liúdramáns

The Cannaboe Liúdramáns have arrived. This weekend they will be performing in Ballinamore Community Centre on Friday11th, Saturday 12^th and Sunday 13^th February, starting at 8.30 each night. It is advisable to book seats in advance because at the time of writing there are some seats left for each night but not many. You can book you seat by ringing 087 9173185. Tickets booked must be collected each night by 8.15, as seats cannot be held after that. Admission is €10.

County Awards

Two of our players were recipients of awards at the Co Board Dinner Dance last Friday week. Shane Moran got the Minor Player of the Year award and Kirby Gilgunn got the Ladies Junior Player of the Year Award. It was a unique double for Shane Moran because only last year he received the Young Hurler of the Year. It was also a second award for Kirby because she received the Ladies Junior B Player of the Year in 2005. Comhghairdeas don bheirt acu.

Want to lose weight and enjoy it?

Ballinamore is launching an exciting new initiative on the 18^th February in the club house. If you've over indulged at Christmas or just want to lose those extra pounds it's a great time to team up with other like-minded people and get back into shape.

You will be weighed and measured by a professional in complete confidentiality, who has offered to give everyone an individual chart with recommendations for daily food intake. The participants will be assessed every week for 8 weeks finishing on Good Friday 22nd April. Participants will be given a support group of like minded people who will encourage and motivate each other in a fun and relaxed manner taking full advantage of the facilities which Sean O'Heslin's GAA Club have to offer. There will be weekly talks by qualified professionals on various aspects of fitness and weight loss as well as organised fun activities during the 8 weeks. The Course is open to all young and old so encourage your friends to join with you not just Ballinamore Sean O'Heslin's members. We look forward to working with people to help them lose weight in a way that is healthy and sustainable. Full details in next week's notes and how to sign up!

Well done Leitrim

Well done to Leitrim men’s and ladies teams on great starts to the National League. The ladies had a big win over Wexford in Ballinamore and the men had a great morale-boosting win over Clare. Wayne McKeon was the hero with a last minute winning point.

Leitrim Ladies play Clare in the Park on Saturday at 2.00pm. Stewards will be required.

First Aid Course

Sean O’Heslins are running a certified First Aid Course in the Park, which can be done over a full day or a number of evenings. This is essential for all mentors involved in a team, parents or even players looking to improve their CV. Contact Patsy on 087 6846578 if interested in taking part.

Comhbhrón

Sympathy is extended to the Kelly, McHugh and McNiffe families on the death of Canon Micheál Kelly. Canon Kelly had a great interest in football and played for Aughawillan in his young days. He was also a regular contributor to our Lotto draw. Sympathy also to the Lynch Family Mohill on the death of Tom Lynch. Go ndéana Dia trócaire orthu.

Lotto

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Lawrences. Pota Óir €2,900. Winners of prizes for those present last Monday: €40: Noel Sweeney. €20 Jackie agus Catherine: Noel Sweeney (arís): €40 an duine: Aisling Gallagher, Blacklion, Thomas Reynolds, Carrigallen, Paddy Gannon, Drimeen, Mohill, Sean Maxwell, Kiltyhugh, Adrian Smith, High St. Uimhreacha: 50741623

All parents and mentors and anyone interested in helping out at underage level from under 8 to minor, boys and girls, is asked to attend an underage meeting in the Clubrooms on this Thursday 3^rd February at 9.00pm. There are a lot of teams, boys and girls, in the club and it would help greatly if more parents gave some help, even occasionally. Please come to the meeting.

The Cannaboe Liúdramáns

Just a week to go to see the Cannaboe Liúdramáns on stage. Already a lot of people have booked their tickets. Performances will be in Ballinamore Community Centre on Friday11th, Saturday 12^th and Sunday 13^th February, starting at 8.30 each night. You can book you seat by ringing 087 9173185. Tickets booked in this way must be collected each night by 8.15, as seats cannot be held after that. Admission is €10. This is a fund-raising project for the Park Development, so apart from enjoying yourself, you will be helping to reduce club debt.

Game in Park

Leitrim ladies play Wexford in Division 3 of the National Football league on Sunday in the Park at 2.00. Stewards required.

Lotto

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Jackie’s. Pota Óir €2,850. Winners of prizes for those present last Monday: €40: Walter Sharpley. €20 an duine ó Terry agus Agnes Shortt: Séamus Mac Murchaidh agus Brendan Burns: €40 an duine: Jim Clancy, Glenfarne, Cathal McCrann, Tooman, Mohill, Barry Butler, Kilnagross, Sean McNiffe, Kevin and Marie O’Connor, Killaneen. Uimhreacha: 30152476

Record Crowd at AGM

The AGM may have been later than usual but it was a highly successful and positive one with the biggest attendance ever at a Seán O’Heslin’s AGM. About 75 people attended. It is a long time since we have seen so many trophies on display at an AGM with pride of place going to the Ladies Junior Championship trophy, won for the first time ever, the Boys under 14 Championship won for the first time since 1978 and the Junior C Championship won in dramatic fashion. Financially, it was a welcome relief to see some dent into the enormous debt on the pitch development. It cost about €90,000 to run the club last year and in addition our debt was reduced by about €30,000. Great credit is due to all of our fundraisers and these were all acknowledged in both Secretary’s and Treasurer’s reports. The reinstatement of the two main officers: Cathaoirleach and Rúnaí, only a week earlier, also lifted the cloud that was sprung on us by an ill-advised objection to our Féile win last summer.

Officers for 2011

Officers elected for 2011 were: 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, Cláiritheoir Cunta (Ladies) Aoife Smith. Oifigeach Árachais: Paddy O’Connor, Oifigeach Cultúir agus Teanga: To be appointed. 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, Diarmuid Keegan, Alan Banks, Adrian Smith, Paddy Prior. Under 21 member: Shane Moran. Under 21 Ladies: Katie Duignan. Three Assistant Secretaries for different sections were appointed: Men’s: Brian Cafferty, Ladies: Sarah McLoughlin, Coiste na nÓg: Damien Hamill. IT Officer: Paul McLoughlin

Registration Day

All players, adult, ladies and underage as well as general club members are advised that there will be a Club registration day on Saturday next. Proper registration is now an essential requirement and the days when a person can play for the club without being registered and their registration fee paid are long passed. To facilitate the immediate paying of registration, everyone is asked to come to the Park on Saturday next between 5.00 and 7.30pm. If you cannot get there, please ring Tommy Dolan at 087 8171587 and arrange to pay membership

All parents and mentors and anyone interested in helping out at underage level from under 8 to minor, boys and girls, is asked to attend an underage meeting in the Clubrooms on Thursday 3^rd February at 9.00pm. There are a lot of teams, boys and girls, in the club and it would help greatly if more parents gave some help, even occasionally. Please come to the meeting.

The club has a new senior team management for 2011. Brendan Burns takes over as Manager and Seamus Mullen as Trainer. Tributes were paid at the AGM to outgoing Team Manager Joe Honeyman who put in trojan efforts over the past few years.

The Cannaboe Liúdramáns

Just two weeks to go and the Liúdramáns are practicing furiously. We are asking everyone to spread the word and if you are into Facebook let all your friends know it is coming up. It will be on stage in Ballinamore Community Centre on Friday11th, Saturday 12^th and Sunday 13^th February. Performances each night will start at 8.30 and as big crowds are expected, booking will be necessary. You can book you seat by ringing 087 9173185. Tickets booked in this way must be collected each night by 8.15, as seats cannot be held after that. Admission is €10. This is a fund-raising project for the Park Development, so apart from enjoying yourself, you will be helping to reduce club debt.

Game in Park on Sunday

Leitrim play Mayo in the FBD League in the Park on Sunday at 2.00. The usual stewards are asked to attend.

Ladies Junior Club Player of the Year

Comhghairdeas to Kirby Gilgunn on being selected as Junior Club Player of the Year. Kirby starred on the Sean O'Heslin Junior team which won the Junior Championship in 2010. The award will be presented at the Co Board Dinner Dance on Friday next. As Shane Moran will aso be getting the Minor Player of the Year it is hoped there will be a big contingent there from the club

Good Wishes

The club extends best wishes to one of our finest lady footballers, Deborah Gilheaney, who was in hospital recently.

Comhghairdeas

Congratulations to John Creamer, Castleroggy who was among the winners at the Young Scientist awards recently.

Comhbhrón

Sympathy is expressed to the O’Hara and Meehan Families on the death of Bertie O’Hara’s mother. In common with GAA clubs worldwide Seán O’Heslins has sent messages of sympathy to the Harte and McAreevy families on the tragic death of Michaela Harte/McAreevy. Go ndéana Dia trócaire orthu.

Lotto

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn sa Heritage Bar. Pota Óir €2,800. Winners of prizes for those present last Monday: €40: Josie Cryan. Buidéal uisce beatha ó Freddie: Martina Farry €40 an duine: Christopher McNiffe, Church St, Celine Charles, Aughavas, Brendan McGowan, Ardrum, Fr Michael Kelly, Church St, frank Culkin, Carracastle, Co Mayo. Uimhreacha: 45613027

Club AGM

Our AGM takes place on this Saturday 22 January at 7.00pm in the Clubrooms. A lot has happened over the past year, both on and off the pitch. A lot of titles were won, probably more than for many years. Fundraising was top of the agenda. How are we fairing and what are the plans for the coming year? It is essential that all players, mentors, supporters and everyone connected with the club attends this AGM. We ask everyone with an interest in the club, young and old, men and women, involved or on the fringes, don’t miss this meeting.

The Cannaboe Liúdramáns

That’s the name decided on for the comedy group that will hit the stage in Ballinamore Community Centre on Friday11th, Saturday 12^th and Sunday 13^th February. They are promising patrons a great night of traditional comedy, with a variety of acts that will have you in stitches. Performances each night will start at 8.30 and booking will be necessary. You can book you seat by ringing 087 9173185. Admission is €10.

The good news ahead of our AGM is that our Cathaoirleach and Rúnaí have been reinstated. Their suspensions were lifted by the Central Council on Saturday last. Sin deireadh an scéil.

Lotto

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn sa Commercial. Pota Óir €2,750. Winners of prizes for those present last Monday: €40: Aodán Mac Samhráin. Buidéal uisce beatha ó Bobby Joe’s: Mary Harte €40 an duine: Mick Rock, Elphin, Padraig Seosamh Mac Lochlainn, John Creamer, Stradermot, Breda Sweeney, Longstone, Áine McWeeney, Longstone. Uimhreacha: 74563012

Club AGM

Our AGM is fixed for Saturday week 22 January at 7.00pm in the Clubrooms. It is essential that all players, mentors, supporters and everyone connected with the club attend this AGM

Comedy Show – 4 weeks to go

Our Comedy Show will be on stage in four weeks time. The name of the show will be decided on shortly and it will be on stage in Ballinamore Community Centre on Friday 11, Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 February. It will also be staged at other venues in the County. It promises to be a hilarious night’s entertainment with traditional comedy at its best. Tell all of your friends and acquaintances that it is coming up. More information next week.

If you want to practise and improve your Irish, the annual Ciorcal Comhrá will take place in the Library every Tuesday at 8.30pm. There are groups for different levels from beginners to advanced. Admission free.

Scór na nÓg

We had no winners at the County Scór na nÓg Finals in Manorhamilton on Sunday last. We were represented in Rince Foirne, Rince Seit, Nuachleas and Trath na gCeist.

Many thanks to all our competitors and to those who prepared our teams. It is interesting to note that this is the first year since 1987 that we came away from a County Scór na nÓg Finals without winning anything. On the otherhand, we had the highest number of entries this year of any Leitrim club, so it wasn’t for lack of participation. Many of our competitors this year were very young and in Scór for the first time.

Hastings Cup in the Park

Leitrim play Fermanagh in the Park on Saturday next at 2.00 in the under 21 Hastings Cup. Stewards required.

Lotto

Ní raibh aon buaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Bobby Joe’s. Pota Óir €2,700. Winners of prizes for those present last Monday: €40: Tom Burns. Voucher for Smyth’s Siopa Óil: Margie McLoughlin. €40 an duine: Malachy McKiernan, Kildorragh, Marie O’Connor, Killaneen, Brid Farrelly, Ardrum, John McWeeney, Longstone, Hugh Patrick Prior c/o Christopher McNiffe. . Uimhreacha: 41237605

Pictures of our team which won the 2010 Under 16 Championship are now posted on the New Pictures pages. Apologies for their not appearing earlier

New Year Draw

Our New Year’s draw was a wonderful success with sales up 20% on last year. This is a huge boost to the club in these difficult financial times for club and country. Prior’s was also packed as usual for the draw and it was really the final event in town for the Christmas season. A small number of people made a really special effort to boost sales and the main sellers again were: P J McLoughlin, Brid Sullivan, Philip Farrelly, and Raymond McHugh. However, one must also thank sincerely the many others who contributed greatly to the sale of tickets. The club is indebted to all of them. The main co-ordinator of the draw was Brid Sullivan, who also put a huge effort into making it a success. Thanks also to everyone who bought a ticket. Míle buíochas also to Gay Prior who sponsored the €1,000 second prize. The level of debt is sometimes daunting and maybe some people do not fully realise the effort that is, and will be, required to clear the debt. However, nights like Sunday last give all great hope.

Draw Winners

The €3,000 prize was won by Síne Cryan, Kiltymooden (Seller Mark Dolan), €1,000 won by Rosaleen Joyce Snr, Anvil Court (Seller Séamus McTague), €100 each: Kevin Whitney, Drumlish (Seller John Prior), James McWeeney and Ann Craddock (Seller James McWeeney), Pauline McCartin, Tarmon (Seller Joseph McTague), Clodagh Dolan (Seller David Dolan), Benny Connolly, Drumreilly (Seller Philip Murphy), Stephen Wrynn, Drumharkin (Philip Farrelly and Raymond McTague), Brian McTague, Ballymoe (Seller Séamus McTague), C/E Staff, Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin (Seller Bríd Sullivan), Gráinne O’Mahony (Seller Shane Harte), Tommy Smyth, Church St (Seller Ciaran Smyth)

There were a lot of visitors around over the Christmas. Ronan Sharpley was very pleased with his fund-raising functions on the Tuesday when he set to raise funds for projects he is involved in El Salvador. His brother Finnian was also home from Australia. Finnian plays football with the St Finbarr’s club in Perth. Another man who was home was Brendan Wisley. Brendan was in Prior’s at the draw on Sunday night and headed for the airport straight from Prior’s on route to Singapore. Indeed he may well be the first person to read these notes as he usually sees them before anyone in Ireland due to the time difference.

Leitrim play Mayo in Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin on Sunday next in the FBD League at 2pm. Stewards will be required.

If you want to practise and improve your Irish, the annual Ciorcal Comhrá will begin in the Library on Tuesday next 11 February at 8.30pm. There are groups for different levels from beginners to advanced. Admission free.

Scór na nÓg

We will be involved in four items in the Scór na nÓg finals in Manorhamilton on Sunday next: Rince Foirne, Nuachleas, Trath na gCeist and Rince Seit.

Comhghairdeas

Comhghairdeas to Tomás McWeeney and Elaine McCormack who got married on Friday last and to Karen Sweeney and Declan McCauley who also got married on Friday.

Comhbhrón

Sympathy to the Prior Family, Aghadark on the death of Tommy Prior on Monday last.

Best Wishes

Lotto

Ní raibh aon buaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Smyth’s Siopa Óil. Pota Óir €2,650. Winners of prizes for those present last Monday: €40: Noel Sweeney. Buidéal Uisce beatha ó Gay Prior: Tom Burns. €40 an duine: Patrick Prior, Lecken, Tommy Gilheaney, Aughaleague, Padraig Seosamh MacLochlainn, Darren Creamer, Lahard, Séamas Mac Murchaidh. Uimhreacha: 63402751

Disco

The big Foam Disco scheduled for this Thursday night in Ballinamore Community Centre has been cancelled due to the weather and will now take place on Wednesday next, 29 December.

New Year Draw

Our big Annual New Year draw is on Sunday week next 2 January in Priors Lounge. The first prize is for €3,000 with a second prize of €1,000 sponsored by Prior’s, High St. There are also 10 prizes of €100 each. Tickets are €20 each and you can buy 3 tickets for €50. Some sellers are doing wonderful work door-to-door in very difficult weather conditions. We ask all of our sellers to do their very best.

Our AGM will not take place until after Christmas, possibly on the weekend of 15-16 January

Ronan Sharpley is back in Ballinamore after spending 2 years working among the poor in El Salvador. He will be going back again in January and he is asking the support of his former comrades on Ballinamore football teams in a fun-game on Tuesday 28 December in the Park. The game will feature the Townies v Culchies and his brother Finnian is also home from Australia and he will captain the Culchies. There will also be a get-together in Ní Fhionn’s on Tuesday night. Details of Ronan’s work in El Salvador can be seen in this week’s Leitrim Observer. Ronan and Finnian were the two biggest losses to our senior squad since the recession set in, in 2008. However, it is great to see that Ronan is doing great work in one of the world’s poorest regions and we would ask all players and supporters to support Ronan’s fundraising event, in the Park on Tuesday next at 1.30pm

Lotto na Nollag

There was a great crowd in Smyth’s Siopa Ól on Monday night as the temperatures outside were minus ten at least. As usual it was a great social occasion with great food provided by Ciaran and Cathy. Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir. The winners of the various prizes were: €50 for on-line players: Evelyn McHugh, Creevy. €100 sponsored by Ciaran and Cathy Smyth: Francis Duignan, Main St. €50 each: Sharon Sweeney and John Harte. Bottle of wine sponsored by Patrick McKiernan: Gerada Burns. €100 each: Graham Flynn, Ardrum, Padraig Prior, Tully, Joe Murphy, Brian Banks, Willowfield Rd, Joe Mulvey, Killaneen. €50 each: Fran Berry, Kilcullen, Co Kildare, Ruairí Ó Suilleabháin (on -line winner), Lisa Dolan, Ardmoneen, Gene Moran, Geraldine McDonagh, Lahard, Fiona Cafferty, Tarmon, Joey Smith, Hugh St, Sharon Maxwell, Dromore. Lotto ar an Luan, 4 Eanáir i Priors. Pota Óir €2,600. Uimhreacha ar an Luan 03526714

Comhghairdeas

Congratulations to Michael and Jennie McTague, Drumrane on the birth of their son Jacob. This is also a grandson for Jackie.

Lotto na Nollaig

Our big Christmas Lotto takes place on Monday next in Smyth’s Siopa Ól. Beidh slua mhór ann, as usual. It is one of the big pre-Christmas nights in the town and there will be at least €1,000 in prizes, plus sponsored prizes. So, start your Christmas early. If you have never been to our Lotto on a Monday night you are missing one of the best social events of the week in Ballinamore. The Christmas one is even better.

We were very well represented in Scór na nÓg on Friday and Saturday last; in fact we had the biggest representation of any Leitrim club with 13 different items taking part. We qualified for the finals in Rince Foirne (Team B), Rince Seit (Team A), Nuachleas and Trath na gCeist (Team B). Those taking part were as follows: Figure Dance: Team B. Alison Sweeney, Niamh McGourty, Margot Delpech, Katie Cullen, Emily Sweeney, Lisa Maguire, Francis Farry, Róisín McHugh. Team A: Elaoishe Martin, Maeve Hamill, Leah Sweeney, Abbey Sweeney, Laoise Moran, Jolie McGovern, Grace Wrynn, Aideen Murphy. Amhránaíocht Aonair: Niamh Flynn and Daire Reynolds: Ceol: Abbey Sweeney, Laoise Moran, Claire McLoughlin. Aithriseoireacht: Cait Connaughton. Trath na gCeist: Team B: Kevin Banks, Jack Cullen, Jack Bagge. Team C: Brian Banks, Conor Maxwell, Donal Feely. Team A: Peter Reynolds, Patrick Connaughton Oisín McCaffrey. Team D: Daniel Gallagher, Dean McGovern, Conor Moran. Nuachleas: Cait Connaughton, Grace Wrynn, Doireann McManus, Euan McManus, Michaela Harte, Aileen Flynn, Patrick Connaughton, Alannah Smyth. Rince Seit, Team A: Alison Sweeney, Niamh McGourty, Margot Delpech, Katie Cullen, Emily Sweeney, Lisa Maguire, Francis Farry, Elaoishe Martin. Team B Maeve Hamill, Leah Sweeney, Shaneen McGovern, Doireann McManus, Laoise Moran, Jolie McGovern, Grace Wrynn, Aideen Murphy.

Buíochas

Many thanks to all who helped at Scór on Saturday, our stewards, those who helped in the kitchen, in the shop, on the door and thanks too to our mentors who prepared the different groups for the competitions. Míle buíochas.

New Year Draw

We would ask all of our sellers to sell as many tickets as possible as possible before Christmas. This annual draw is our biggest fund-raiser of the year and we depend heavily on it. Please do you best in the next couple of weeks.

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan. Lotto na Nollaig ar an Luan seo chugainn sa Siopa Ól. Pota Óir €2,600. Winners of prizes for those present last Monday: €40, Tom Burns, Buidéal uisce beatha ó David McCabe: Gearóid Ó Mathúna. €40 an duine. Adrian Smith, High St, Rita O’Rourke, Corraleehan, Gerard Farry, Lahard, Liam Kelleher, Aughnasheelin, Aidan McGovern, Tráthnóna. Uimhreacha: 02415376

We would ask our sellers to return ticket as soon as they are sold. This is to allow us to establish where tickets have been sold and to ensure that all areas are covered. Please return tickets to Ruairí Ó Suilleabháin or Anne Shanley. The draw will be in Gay Prior’s on Sunday 2 January

Scór na nÓg was cancelled last weekend. It is now refixed for this weekend with Ballinamore the venue on Saturday starting at 4.00pm

Seán O’Heslins have been entertaining Scór audiences for the past 20 years with superb Scór acts, so much so that they are the leading club in Ireland when it comes to winning Scór All Ireland’s in Novelty Act. Some of these Scór stalwarts are now working on a big Comedy Show which will be staged at different venues next February/March. It promises to be a hilarious show like you have never seen in Ballinamore nor indeed in Leitrim. Spread the word, its coming in two months time.

Comhghairdeas to Shane Moran who has been selected as County Minor Footballer of the Year.

Alan Banks, acting rúnaí, is now working on the annual report and he is asking all underage mentors to send him their annual account of activities immediately.

Ronan Sharpley has spent the last two years working in poor areas of El Salvador. He will be home for the Christmas and he plans to have a football match in the Park: Culchies v Townies on Tuesday 28 December. This is to raise funds for the wonderful work he is doing in El Salvador. More details later.

Comhghairdeas to Gavin Brennan and Louise on the birth of their daughter Grace. Also congratulations to Aidan Harte and Alison on the birth of a son who is called after the grandfather, John.

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn sa Poor Scholar. Pota Óir €2,550. Winners of prizes for those present last Monday: €40, Tommy Dolan, High St. €25 ó Frank Flynn: Francis Duignan, Main St. €40 an duine. Rose Fanning, Ardrum, Mary Harte, Lahard, Muireann Nic Gabhann, Glennan Beg Ollie Cull, Aughnasheelin, Pat Murray, Killaneen. Uimhreacha: 62135704

Christmas Draw

Scór na nÓg is on in the Community Centre on this Sunday starting at 3.00pm. The club will be represented in all eight events.

We were asked lately if there are copies still available of the DVD brought out for the 125 anniversary of the club. There are a few for sale in the Genealogy Centre and Philip Murphy’s. They would be nice for Christmas presents for anyone from Ballinamore or anyone interested in the town and club.

Sympathy is extended to the Kellett Family, Kiltymooden on the death of Johnny Kellett last weekend. Johnny’s son, Jason, was captain of our Junior team which won the Junior C Championship just a few weeks ago. Johnny’s sister, Florrie, is also very active in promoting Scór and Scór na nÓg in Fermanagh. Go ndéana Dia trócaire air.

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Pat Joe’s. Pota Óir €2,500. Winners of prizes for those present last Monday: €40, Paddy O’Connor (on-line winner). Buidéal Uisce Beatha ó Gordon Hughes: Aodhán Mac Samhráin. €40 an duine. Noel Gallagher, Boxmore, Brid Sullivan, Aghadark, Terence Boyle, Aughnasheelin, Martina Duffy, Gaybrook, Mullingar, Patsy Creamer, Lahard. Uimhreacha: 16752034

Christmas Draw

We would ask our loyal sellers who do great work each year, to endeavour to sell as many tickets as possible and we would like to complement the group of sellers who are doing door-to-door sales. The draw will be in Gay Prior’s on Sunday 2 January

Scór na nÓg is less than two weeks away and practice is continuing for all events. The club will be represented in all eight events and two and three items in some of them.

The death took place last week in England of Fr Paddy O’Rourke, who was born in the old railway gatehouse at the Tully crossing. Like many Ballinamore men who went abroad Fr Paddy never left Cannaboe in spirit and he had a continuing interest in the football happenings both at local and national level. Paddy returned home every summer until last summer when illness prevented him from travelling. Paddy played underage football for Ballinamore and he was a member of the Ballinamore Minor team which won the 1949 Minor Championship. In fact he scored the winning goal. We are told he had a unique way of doing a solo run: he use to tap the ball on his knee rather than solo with the foot. We wonder if the rules would allow that now. He wrote many articles on football for the Leitrim yearbooks edited by Tommy Moran. His late brother Tony played senior football for Ballinamore and played County Minor football also. Fr Paddy was a member of the Claretian Order (CMF) in England and died there last week. He is survived by his brother Seán and sister Sr. Sarah

There is a new knapsack sprayer in the store in the stand and the handle and nozzle are missing for some time. We presume someone took a loan of it and forgot to bring it back. We would be glad if it could be returned.

There are tow jerseys missing from the Senior set, Nos 20 and 25. These may be missing since the tour of the town following the Junior C Celebrations. If you have either please give to Alan Banks.

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan. Ar an Luan seo chugainn beidh an Lotto don chéad uair i Ní Fhionn’s. Pota Óir €2,450. Winners of prizes for those present last Monday: €40, Philip McHugh. Buidéal Uisce Beatha ó Liam Mac Fhearghail: Josie Cryan. €40 an duine. Thomas McLoughlin (On line winner), Monica Clyne, Lahard, Joey Smith, High St, John Ryan, Castleroggy, Berni McGovern, Tonlegee. Uimhreacha: 35461720

Cluichí don Deireadh Seachtaine

The Connacht Club Junior Hurling Final between St Mary’s, Carrick on Shannon and Barna/Na Forbacha, Galway will take place in Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin on Sunday at 2.00. Best of luck to Leitrim representatives, St Mary’s in the Final.

Sean Sammon Tournament

Ballinamore Sean O’Heslins won the Sean Sammon Tournament at the weekend. On Saturday they beat Allen Gaels and then beat Ballinaglera in the semi-final. They beat Aughnasheelin in the Final. Our thanks to Aughnasheelin for having us participate in this Tournament.

Tickets are now being distributed for our annual Christmas draw. Tickets are still €20 each but this year you can get three for €50. We would ask our loyal sellers who do great work each year, to endeavour to sell as many as possible and to start working on them early. The draw will be in Gay Prior’s on Sunday 2 January

Scór na nÓg is just three weeks away and Brid Sullivan would like to hear from any boys or girls who wish to take part in any of the events.

Acting Rúnaí, Alan Banks, is asking all managers of teams and other officers to send him their report on the year’s activities for the Annual Report. Also, to repeat message of last week, he will soon be sending out the Annual Report for 2010 and it would save postage and a lot of work if club members could supply their e-mail address to Alan and he could then send out the report by e-mail. We gave the wrong e-mail address for Alan last week, it should have been info@cacamilis.com

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i McGirls. Pota Óir €2,400. Winners of prizes for those present last Monday: €40, Padraig Seosamh Mac Lochlainn. Buidéal Uisce Beatha ó Ossie Costello: Séamus Mac Murchaidh. €40 an duine. Cormac Ó Suilleabháin, Athlone, Patsy Creamer, Lahard, Gerard Farry, Lahard, Brendan Burke, Kilmore, Co Roscommon, Bríd Sullivan, Aghadark. Uimhreacha: 23456071

Cluichí don Deireadh Seachtaine

The Division I League Final between Glencar/Manorhamilton and Annaduff will be played in Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin on Saturday at 3.00pm. Stewards will be needed for the usual jobs. Please let Alan Banks know if available. Our seniors play in the Sean Sammon Memorial Tournament in Aughnasheelin on Saturday at 2.00 against Allen Gaels.

Junior Team Celebrates

The Junior team which won the Junior C Championship will celebrate on next Saturday night in Ní Fhionn’s with a viewing of the DVD of the Final against Drumreilly. Players, supporters etc are welcome. Finger food will be provided. The showing of the DVD will start at 8.30, followed by music by Darren Sweeney

Well done to both Scoil Bhríd Naofa and Scoil Naomh Pádraig who were well represented in Scór na mBunscoileanna on Friday last. Scoil Bhríd Naofa had a wonderful representation with 15 items in all. They had a Rince Foirne, Two quiz teams, two in Amhranaíocht Aonair, two recitations, two solo dances, two novelty acts, one solo music, one ballad group and two sets. Scoil Bhríd Naofa won the overall Cormac McGill Shield for their participation level as no other club had as high an entry. The Shield was presented by Ailbhe McGill to Eilish O’Dell, Príomh Oide na scoile. The Boys school also had two Novelty Acts and one quiz team. Overall a wonderful representation from the local schools. Míle buíochas to the teachers and parents involved.

Acting Rúnaí, Alan Banks, will soon be sending out the Annual Report for 2010. It would save postage and a lot of work if club members could supply their e-mail address to Alan and he could then send out the report by e-mail. Please e-mail Alan with address at cacamilis@eircom.net

Meeting re motions and nominations for Co Convention in Clubrooms on Friday at 8.00

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Lawrences. Pota Óir €2,400. Winners of prizes for those present last Monday: €40, Séamus Mac Murchaidh. €25 ó Jackie: Christopher McNiffe. €40 an duine. Alan Prior, Lahard, Philip Farrelly, Ardrum, Ollie Moran, Castleroggy, Aindrias Ó Dubhthaigh, Aidan McGovern, Tráthnóna. Uimhreacha: 14576032

Dramatic victory in Junior C Final

It is a while since the club has had such a dramatic victory in any game, least of all a county final, but on Saturday last we stole victory from the jaws of defeat. A week earlier we lost two games we could have won, but on Saturday we won a game we should have lost. However, it was great to win a championship with our last game of the year and it made up somewhat for the disappointment of the previous weekend. This was fairytale stuff as Drumreilly deservedly led by two points with about 4 minutes of extra time played. There had been a lot of stoppages so 5 to 6 minutes extra was expected. Team managers Michael Quinn and Adrian Murphy sent in two subs, Éamon Walsh and Cormac Ó Suilleabháin, with time virtually up and whether they were inspired substitutions or not, the two of them scored a goal each within two minutes and Drumreilly did not know what hit them, and hadn’t time to recover.

We played poorly in the first half and Drumreilly led by 1-5 to 0-5 with Sean McCartin scoring two frees, Philip Farrelly pointing another free and points from Stephen McTague and Gordon Hughes. It wasn’t looking great as Drumreilly had missed a good few chances. In the second half, Philip Farrelly came up to take a few long range frees which didn’t reach their target but then one of them reached Stephen McTague who deflected it to the net. This revived us and Adrian Gallogly got a good point and then a great goal to put us 2-6 to 1-5 ahead. Drumreilly came back and got two points to leave just one in it, when Sean McCartin scored an opportunist goal with a great effort. We were five points up and looking good. Then Drumreilly took over and played great football, scoring seven points without reply. It was 1-14 to 3-6 to Drumreilly and it looked as good as over, when the substitutions were made. Then Cormac Ó Suilleabháin finished to the net and a minute later, Éamon Walsh did all the work himself and buried it into the net. It ended 5-6 to 1-14. Amazingly we had scored 5-1 in the second half and won by four. The trophy was presented to our captain Jason Kellett by Leas-Chathaoirleach, Hubie Reynolds.

Foireann: Philip Farrelly (0-1), Freddie Walsh, Neil Hughes, Gavin Brennan, Naoise Hayden, Kevin Prior, Francis Dolan, Jason Kellett, Joseph Murphy, Gordon Hughes (0-1), Ciaran Murray, Stephen McTague (1-1), Michael Costello, Adrian Gallogly (1-1), Sean McCartin (1-2). Subs: Enda Quinn for Francis Dolan, Éamon Walsh (1-0) for Michael Costello, Cormac Ó Suilleabháin (1-0) for Sean McCartin: Other subs: Alan Prior, Daryl McFarland, Séamus Donnelly, Adrian Murphy..

Amazing resurrection of our third team

This was an extraordinary year for our third team. They played in Division 5 of the league which had 13 teams. They ended up in second last position, with only Eslin beneath them and Eslin conceded most of their games. O’Heslins are credited with four points on the table, but two of those came from a walk-over from Eslin. In fact O’Heslin’s only victory was against St Osnatts. In the process we gave three walk-overs ourselves. The turn-out for games was bad, but this victory should tell us that with any little effort we could win Division 5 next year. Don’t forget that lads when your mentors are sending those texts next spring. Our last Junior C Championship victory was in 1999 when we beat Aughawillan in the Final.

Scór na mBunscoileanna takes place in Ballinamore Community Centre this Friday starting at 6.00. Both Boys’ and Girls’ schools will be involved.

Sean O'Heslin’s Ladies

Tickets for the Leitrim Ladies County fundraiser are available from all Sean O'Heslins Ladies players. The draw takes place November 19th. Tickets are €10 each or three tickets for €20.

Comhghairdeas to Kilglass Gaels

Comhghairdeas to Kilglass Gaels who put a wonderful effort into winning the Kelloggs Field of Dreams competition.

Buíochas

Many thanks to all our stewards, kitchen staff, shop staff etc who helped on Sunday last in the Park, also all our Lotto Sellers who sold on the day. Míle buíochas

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Jackie’s. Pota Óir €2,350. Winners of prizes for those present last Monday: €40, Sean McNiffe. Two prizes of €20 each sponsored by Terry and Agnes Shortt: Walter Sharpley and John McWeeney €40 an duine: P J McNabola, Mohill, Patsy Creamer, Lahard, Claire Ward, Boyle, Evelyn McHugh, Creevy (This was an on-line winner), Seamus McLoughlin, Curragh West, Dunmore, Co Galway Uimhreacha: 13467520

Cluichí don Deireadh Seachtaine

Junior C Championship Final replay against Drumreilly is on Saturday in Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada at 4.15. As this our last game of the year we ask all our supporters to be there.

There are two big games in the Park on Sunday. Eslin play Ballinameen in the Connacht Junior Championship and Aughawillan play Strokestown in the Connacht Intermediate Championship. A big crowd is expected so we ask all our stewards to lend a hand. Please text Alan Banks if you are available.

Senior Footballers relegated

It was a dismal weekend for the club and it started on Sunday when our seniors lost the relegation battle to Allen Gaels. This was a game we lost in the first half. We started badly and were down 0-3 to 0-0 very quickly. Our first score came after 15 minutes, a point from a free by David Duignan. By this stage we had hit five bad wides. It was 0-4 to 0-2 when Allen Gaels got a fortunate goal against the run of play. Our best spell came after this and Shane Moran got a point and David Duignan pointed two frees. At half time it was 1-4 to 0-5 to Allen Gaels but the wides tally read 8 to 2 on our side. We really should have been leading. At one stage in the second half it was 1-6 to 0-8 with David Duignan pointing two frees and Paul Prior one from play. We gave away some silly frees and possession at this stage when it looked like we could take it. Allen Gaels got three points in a row. Wayne McKeon got two good points but the last two went to Allen Gaels as the reality of relegation became inevitable. Everyone tried there best but things didn’t go right for a lot of our players. Nervousness and a lack of confidence played a part too. Most crucial of all were the missed chances in the first half. It ended 1-11 to 0-10.

Foireann: Philip Farrelly, David Leyden, Paul McLoughlin, Patrick McLoughlin, David Duignan (0-5f), Liam Ferguson, Ronan O’Rourke, Adrian Smith, Anton Arandelovic, Shane Murphy, Wayne McKeon (0-2), Ryan Gavin, Paul Prior (0-1) Shane Moran (0-1), Sean Murray (0-1), Subs: B Beirne S Moran, Anthony McTague for S Murray, Philip Murphy for Paul McLoughlin, James McWeeney for Paul Prior,

Return to Division II

Two years ago we were promoted to Division I after spending seven years in Division II. It is not for want of effort by Team Manager, Joe Honeyman or the panel of players, but we struggled both years in Division I, although it is where we would like to be. In Division I last year we were down towards the end of the table and weren’t safe until the very last game where, ironically, we beat Allen Gaels easily by 3-12 to 2-8. However, last year we won five games and drew one, out of eleven games. This year we won two and drew three. With a bit of luck we could have won any of the drawn games and, ironically, one of the teams we drew with, Annaduff, are now on the final. Fortunately we are still in the senior championship but lets hope our stay in Division II is short.

Under 21s Fall to St Manachan’s

The second installment of a dismal weekend came on Monday when Oughteragh Gaels lost to St Manachan’s in the under 21 semi-final. Looking at the under 21 grade, one is inclined to go back three years to the minor championship to look for form. Drumlea stole the minor championship three years ago from Oughteragh Gaels in the final. Having beaten Drumlea rather easily last weekend it was looking good for three-in-a-row ar under 21 level. However it wasn’t to be. As with Sean O’Heslins seniors on the Sunday, this game was kicked away in the first half. Oughteragh Gaels led by 3-2 to 1-7 at half time but they had eight wides to St Manachan’s one. That tells its own story. While the wides piled up Gaels were lucky enough to compensate with goals from Shane Murphy, Shane Moran and Brendan Mulvey. There were less scoring chances in the second half and two pointed frees from Brendan Mulvey and a point from Wayne McKeon was all Gaels got. However for a lot of the second half Oughteragh Gaels led by a point. With about five minutes left it was level and then St Manachan’s got a good goal. There was drama in the last minute as Shane Moran struck for goal and the goalie saved, the rebound went to Damien Gilheaney who shot narrowly wide. Try as they might Gaels could not get a further score. It ended 2-11 to 3-5

Foireann: Philip Farrelly (B), Paddy McManus (A), David Leyden (B), Joe Earley (A), Keith Boyle (A), Seán McWeeney (A), Enda Quinn (B), Brian Beirne (B) (0-1), Wayne McKeon (B) (0-1), Brendan Mulvey (A)(1-2), Shane Murphy (B) (1-0), Shane Moran (B) (1-1), Shane McWeeney (B), Damien Gilheaney (A) Fergal Earley (A). Subs John Fanning(B) for D Leyden

Disco - Halloween Extravaganza

For all the youths of the area there will be a Fancy Dress Disco in the Community Centre on this Friday from 9.30 to 12.30. D J Paul. Admission €10. Prizes for the Best Dressed. A great night not to be missed.

Scór na mBunscoileanna takes place in Ballinamore Community Centre on Friday week, 5 Nov starting at 6.00. Both Boys’ and Girls’ schools will be involved.

The number 15 jersey is missing from the “Leitrim Steel” set, which were used by the boys’ Minor footballers in the Spring. Please check you bags and we would appreciate its return. Please return it to Raymond McHugh.

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn sa Heritage Bar. Pota Óir €2,300. Winners of prizes for those present last Monday: €40, Séamus Mac Murchaidh. €40 an duine: Noel Reynolds, St Patrick’s Park, Carrick on Shannon, Joe Baxter, Corlough, Anne McKiernan, High St, Louise Conefrey, Drumlonan, Kevin Turbitt, Cannaboe. Winners of Children’s prizes: €20 Cáit Connaughton, €10 each: Kate Reynolds, Senan Harte, Conor Maxwell, Doireann McManus, Gavin Darcy, Shaneen McGovern. Uimhreacha: 31762045

Cluichí don Deireadh Seachtaine

Seniors play crucial League fixture in the Park on Sunday at 2.00 against Allen Gaels. Under 21 semi-final is on Monday at 2.00 in Cloone against St Manachan’s.

Under 16 footballers win 13 a side Championship

This was a sweet victory in the 13 a side championship against Carrigallen played in warm sunshine on Sunday morning in Aughawillan. It was very special considering that many of this team were on the losing side in a best-forgotten final against Allen Gaels a year ago. Ballinamore got off to the start they needed with a long-range point from Peter Reynolds followed by the first of Mark McGrory’s three goals. Ballinamore gave an excellent display of controlled football in all areas of the pitch and especially in front of the goals. A gem of a goal scored by Cian McCaffrey half way through the half and points, two each from Dean McGovern and Mark McGrory and another from Cian McCaffrey left Ballinamore ahead by 2-6 to 0-3. Carrigallen got a goal just after half time but within two minutes Ballinamore had two more through Mark McGrory. Luke Murphy burst onto the scene with two more goals and a point near the end. Peter Reynolds, Dean McGovern, Mark McGrory and Jack Cullen got points leaving the final score at 6-11 to 1-7. While everyone played their parts, special mention must go to Keelan McHugh who hovered up everything that came his way. Great scenes of joy greeted Dan Gallogly’s presentation of the cup to inspirational captain, Mark McGrory.

Foireann: Fergal Curran, Conor Moran, Kevin Banks, Brian Leyden, Anthony Maguire, Keelan McHugh, Jack Cullen, Dean McGovern, Donal Feely, Mark McGrory, Peter Reynolds, Luke Murphy, Cian McCaffrey. Subs: Brian Banks, Cian Reynolds, Conor Maxwell, Jack Bagge, Billy Williams, Oisín McCaffrey, paddy Connaughton.

Ladies win Intermediate B Final

What a year it has been for the Ladies team! Having already won the 9-a-side final and Junior B Championship, they finished off the year by winning the Intermediate B final. Under the management of Sean Reynolds the ladies have had a fantastic season and last Sunday was a prime example of what they are capable of. Facing Bornacoola for the fourth time this year the girls knew they were in for a tough battle but a fantastic team display saw them win 3-13 to 1-7. Despite missing Orla McWeeney and Claire Fanning due to injury, the O' Heslin ladies showed what a strong panel they have as they still dominated in every area of the field. Team: Carol O' Connor, Lynda Harte (captain), Áine Martin, Katie Duignan (0-1), Kirby Gilgunn, Emma O' Dell, Sarah Mc Loughlin (1-5), Ciara O' Dowd (1-1), Michelle Fanning (0-2), Deborah Gilheaney, Laura O' Dowd (0-2), Niamh Smith, Leighann Gallagher (1-1). Aisling Flaherty, Gillian Leyden, Catherine Smith, Aoife Smith, Paula Kelleher, Orla McWeeney, Claire Fanning. This has been without doubt the best year yet for ladies football in the club, with titles also won at underage level. It was especially pleasing for team manager Sean Reynolds who soldiered for many years when nothing was won.

Tickets are available from all members of the Ladies team. Tickets are €10 each or three for €20. Draw takes place 29th October. 30% of the tickets sold will go to our Club so please support. Can all tickets please be returned to Áine Martin or Sarah Mc Loughlin by this Friday 22nd October?

Happy 21st birthday to Kirby Gilgunn from all the girls! Enjoy the celebrations!

Under 21s beat Drumlea

Oughteragh Gael beat Drumlea in the quarter final of the under 21 Championship on Sunday last. It was a comprehensive victory although both teams were missing some players through injury. The game went Gaels way from the very start. Although playing against the wind, they got six points before Drumlea got their first point. By half time it was 0-9 to 0-3. Drumlea got the first point in the second half but then Brendan Mulvey went on a great run through the middle, passed to Brian Beirne at the corner of the square, Brian passed back to Brendan again and he finished to the net for a great goal, and that was really that. Drumlea did get two late goals but it was never going to matter at that stage. It finished 1-21 to 2-6. It certainly banished the ghosts of a black weekend for Oughteragh Gaels three years ago. In the Minor Final in 2007 Oughteragh Gaels were hot favourites but on a desperate wet day it all turned to disaster. Garadice Gaels won by 1-5 to 1-4 and to make matters worse Oughteragh Gaels went out demoralized the next day and lost to Drumkeerin in the Under 21 Championship. Two titles were let slip in two days. There were no slip-ups on Sunday.

Foireann: Philip Farrelly (B), Paddy McManus (A), David Leyden (B), Paul Earley (A), Joe Earley (A), Seán McWeeney (A) (0-1), Neil Hughes (B), Shane Moran (B) (0-3), Wayne McKeon (B) (0-3), Keith Boyle (A) (0-2), Shane Murphy (B) (0-1), Brendan Mulvey (A)(1-3,2f), Shane McWeeney (B)(0-4,2f), Brian Beirne (B) (0-1), Fergal Earley (A) (0-1). Subs Damien Gilheaney (A) (0-2) for B Beirne, Enda Quinn (B) for J Earley, Éamon Walsh (B) for Fergal Earley, Colm McGirl (A) for S Murphy

Seniors Lose to St Mary’s

It certainly has been a difficult year for our seniors and last Saturday’s game was a difficult assignment. To lose by two points to St Mary’s would normally count as a good performance and it was a good performance too, but it highlights our poor results earlier against lesser opposition. We are now in a shoot-out against Allen Gaels on Sunday at 2.00. Last Saturday’s game was close all through and it ended 0-11 to 0-9 for St Mary’s.

Foireann: Denis Dolan, Shane Ferguson, Paul McLoughlin, Patrick McLoughlin, David Duignan, Liam Ferguson, David Leyden, Adrian Smith, Anton Arandelovic (0-1), Shane Murphy, Sean Murray (0-1), Shane Moran (0-1), Paul Prior (0-4f), Ryan Gavin (0-1), Wayne McKeon. Subs Philip Farrelly for D Dolan, B Beirne for A Arandelovic, Ronan O’Rourke for S Murray, Anthony McTague for R Gavin.

Under 13 Blitz

There will be a regional blitz in Aughawillan on Saturday at 11.00. A team called Yellow River Gaels, comprising players from Ballinamore, Aughnasheelin, Aughawillan and Drumreilly will take part.

Comhghairdeas

Congratulations to Ruairí Ó Suilleabháin and Alex Dalton who were married in Loughduff, Mullahoran on Friday last.

Plaques for Display in Clubhouse

Over the years the club has been presented with plagues, mementos and other items on the occasion of visits to other clubs or when a visiting team arrived to Ballinamore. It is proposed to put all of these in an appropriate place on the walls of the clubrooms. Many of these items are in the Co Library but if anyone has any further such items that they would like to give for display, we would be glad to get them now so as to disperse them all properly on a wall at the same time. Please contact Seán Ó Suilleabháin if you have anything of that nature.

Preparations are in hand for Scór na mBunscoileanna and there will be a heat in Ballinamore on Friday week 5 November. Both Boys’ and Girls’ schools will be involved

Next weekend’s Lotto will be in the Clubrooms in Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin on Sunday night at 9.00pm. The “Lotto on the Park” is very popular and we ask parents, underage players, mentors etc who cannot usually get to the Lotto on a Monday night to come on Sunday evening. Tea, sandwiches etc will be available and anyone who can bring sandwiches or a tart will be especially welcome.

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan. Lotto ar an Domhnach seo chugainn sa Chlub-sheomra sa Pháirc ag 9.00pm. Winners of prizes for those present last Monday: €40, Miley McKeon. Buidéal vodka ón Commercial: Séamas MacMurchaidh. €40 and duine: Adrian Smith, High St, Shane Creamer, Lahard, Lorna Spellman, Drumshanbo, Mary Harte, Lahard, Bernadette Dolan, High St. Uimhreacha: 02364571

Cluichí don Deireadh Seachtaine

Seniors play St Mary’s on Saturday at 5.00 in Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin in the League. Under 16 Final against Carrigallen is in Aughawillan on Saturday at 12.00. Oughteragh Gaels play Drumlea on Sunday at 2.30 in Kiltubrid. Ladies play in the Intermediate B Final in Cloone on Sunday at 12.00 against Bornacoola.

Juniors Draw in C Championship Final

With ten minutes to go and us up by four points, it looked as if we were heading for victory but then a pointed free and a goal from a penalty brought Drumreilly level and that was the way it stayed. It was very close for most of the hour. O’Heslins led by 2-3 to 1-4 at half time with our scores coming from Seán McCartin two pointed frees, points from Gordon Hughes and Jason Kellett and good goals from Jason Kellett and Adrian Gallogly. We should have been more ahead given our dominance in the first half. It was more even in the second half and we just got three points all from frees, a 45 pointed by Philip Farrelly and two frees from Seán McCartin. However we are still there and we await a date for the replay.

Foireann: Philip Farrelly (0-1f), Francis Dolan, Gavin Brennan, Cyril Smith, Neil Hughes, Kevin Prior, Naoise Hayden, Jason Kellett (1-0), Joe Murphy, Gordon Hughes (0-1), Ciaran Murray, Michael Costello, Adrian Murphy, Adrian Gallogly (1-0), Sean McCartin (0-4f), Subs: Cormac Ó Suilleabháin for Michael Costello, Rory O’Rourke for Adrian Murphy, Éamonn Walsh for C Ó Suilleabháin (See photo under Recent Pictures)

Ladies lose in Connacht Championship

Our Junior ladies were beaten by Tourmakeady from Mayo in the Tesco Connacht Junior Club Championship on Sunday. The final score of 3-15 to 1-8 did not do justice to the efforts of the O’Heslins girls. The first half was very close and after Tourmakeady went 1-3 to 0-0 ahead O’Heslins came back scoring three points without reply from Deborah Gilheany, Michelle Fanning and Laura O’Dowd. It was 1-4 to 0-4 to Tourmakeady at half time and looking good form an O’Heslins point of view. However, Tourmakeady had a great spell when they scored 2-3 in a short time and it was a lost cause after that. Aoife Smith made her presence felt when she came on and she scored a goal and a point. There were outstanding performances particularly from Kirby Gilgunn, Sarah McLoughlin, Ciara O’Dowd and Deborah Gilheany but everyone gave of their best. Míle buíochas to the great crowd of supporters who attended the match.

Foireann: Carol O’Connor, Áine Martin, Lynda Harte, Gillian Leyden, Katie Duignan, Kirby Gilgunn, Emma O’Dell, Ciara O’Dowd, Sarah McLoughlin (0-1), Michelle Fanning (0-1), Laura O’Dowd (0-2), Claire Fanning, Leighann Gallagher, Deborah Gilheany (0-3), Niamh Smith. Subs used: Aoife Smith (1-1), Catherine Smith.

Under 12s lose in Final to Fenagh

The dream of an under 12 and under 14 double didn’t come to pass on Saturday last. It was an excellent game, fought out to the end. There wasn’t much in it but, overall, Fenagh had the upperhand for most of the game. It was Fenagh 0-3 to 0-0 at half time. Given the hidings both teams had inflicted on all of the other teams in the Championship, this was an indication of how close it was. Two great teams, matching each other. After half time Fenagh got another point. Then the revival took place. Kevin Mullen got our first score, a point. Then a brother sister combination as Emma McGovern passed to Barry who got a great goal. It was level now. However, this was the stage when Fenagh played their best football and they got five points from play, all in a row. Niall McGovern did point a free before the end, but that was it. It finished 0-9 to 1-2. Congratulations to Fenagh who were winning this championship for the first time ever. The club did win rural under 12 championships in 1973, 1974 and 1975. Ironically, it looks as if this will be the last under 12 championship, some wise people have decided that competition is not good for youngsters of this age. Maybe they are right, but you can bet your shirt on it, it will be back again sooner or later. (See photo of the team under "Recent Pictures")

Foireann: Darren Maxwell, Mark Maguire, Adam Goldrick, Killian Dooner, Christopher Maguire, James Hamill, Barry McGovern (1-0), Niall McGovern (0-1), Darragh Murphy, Cathal McHugh, Darragh Reynolds, Ailish O’Dowd, Jamie Sweeney, Kevin Mullen (0-1), Emma McGovern. Subs used: Damien Creaven, Conor McGrath.

Coaching Courses

Coach Education Award 1 in Páirc Sean Carrick in November. This course will take place over two weekends Friday 12^th & Saturday 13^th and Friday 19^th & Saturday 20^th. All those wishing to attend must have foundation level completed and will be required to register for the course by Friday November 5^th with Club Coaching officer Brian Breen at the latest as places will be limited. Foundation award courses will commence in February 2011. Child Welfare & Protection Course in Sean O’Heslin’s clubhouse on the 14^th October.

Youth Player Development – Talk

All coaches and mentors of underage and adult teams are asked to attend a talk on strengthening and conditioning in the clubhouse on this Friday night at 8.00. Des Ryan who has done coaching with Galway and Roscommon senior teams and is also Fitness Education manager with the IRFU will give the talk.

Kilglass Gaels looking for support

Kilglass Gaels are the only Connacht club in the “Field of Dreams” competition and they are trying to win €100,000. They need our help. You can do this in two ways. One is to text the words “Kelloggs Connacht” to the number 53799, and to do this every day, if possible. You are only permitted to do it once a day. Similarly you can email by going into “Kelloggs Field of Dreams”. Equally you can only do this once a day. The really need your help.

Death of Jimmy Conway

One of the last remaining links with the Ballinamore teams of the 1940s, Jimmy Conway of Brigid’s St, died on Monday last. Jimmy played with Ballinamore through the lean years of the 1940s. He was one of the regular stalwarts at corner back during that decade. Ballinamore reached the Co Senior Final in 1950, but lost to Cloone and Jimmy was corner back on that occasion. Sadly most of that team have now gone “ar shlí na firinne” Last year when the DVD history was being produced for the official opening of our clubhouse, Jimmy was interviewed along with another of the few remaining players from the 1940s, Seán Scollan. Portion of the interview was included on the DVD and a fuller version of the interview can be viewed in the Co Library. Jimmy, typically spoke modestly of his achievements on the football field.

Lotto

Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn sa Commercial. Pota Óir €2,200. Duaiseanna for those present on last Monday night: €40 Hugh McTague jnr. Buidéal uisce beatha ó Bobby Joe’s: Gerry McGovern. €40 an duine: Aidan Harte, Arizona, Pat Joe Goohen, Drumrane, Marie Duffy, Mullingar, Martina Farry, Lahard, Michael Costello, Ardrum. Uimhreacha: 75340621. Lotto in the Park: On Sunday 24 October we will have our next Lotto in the Park

Cluichí don Deireadh Seachtaine

This is a big weekend for the club at different levels. On Saturday our under 12s play in the under 12 Championship Final against St Caillin’s Fenagh in Páirc Sean Diarmada at 12.00. On Sunday our Juniors play Drumreilly in the Junior C Championship Final also in Páirc Seán MacDiarmada at 12.00. Our Ladies play in the Connacht Ladies Junior Championship against Tourmakeady in Leitrim Gaels pitch at 2.00 on Sunday. We would like to see all our supporters at all three venues for what is certainly our biggest weekend of the year.

Juniors are in C Championship Final

The last week has been a good one for Seán O’Heslin’s teams reaching finals but with 15 minutes to go in this game in Drumshanbo last Sunday you would not fancy our chances. However a great final ten minutes when we scored 2-2 without any score for Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher, put us through to a final against Drumreilly. We played badly in the first half and were behind 0-5 to 0-3 with our scores from Michael Costello and two from Seán McCartin, one a free. By half way in the second half Glenfarne/Kilty led by 1-8 to 0-4, our only score being a pointed 50 from Philip Farrelly. Then it all started to happen. Stephen McTague pointed a free. Adrian Murphy finished to the net. Then great work by Rory O’Rourke, who had come on as a sub led to a great goal from Neil Hughes. With time running out a great passing movement led to a fine winning point from Adrian Gallogly. There were still a few minutes but we held out. Glenfarne/Kilty were stunned to lose a game that they should have won, as over the hour they dominated most of it. However we got the crucial goals and are now through to the final. It ended 2-6 to 1-8.

Foireann: Philip Farrelly (0-1f), Francis Dolan, Gavin Brennan, Cyril Smith, Neil Hughes (1-0), Kevin Prior, Freddie Walsh, Jason Kellett, Joe Murphy, Stephen McTague (0-1f), Gordon Hughes, Michael Costello (0-1), Adrian Murphy (1-0), Adrian Gallogly (0-1), Sean McCartin (02, 1f), Subs: Naoise Hayden for C Smith, Rory O’Rourke for S McCartin, Éamonn Walsh for A Murphy, C Smith for F Dolan.

Great Performance from Senior Hurlers

Our senior hurlers put in a great performance to draw with Gortletteragh on Saturday only to lose in extra time. It is an unfortunate fact that getting in preparation for senior hurling, despite the best efforts of Paddy O’Connor, never seems to happen. St Mary’s, Gortletteragh and Manorhamilton have been taking part in leagues in Leitrim, Sligo and Ulster. It is a great pity because we have a great group of young hurlers and they showed that on Saturday. At half time Gortletteragh led by 2-3 to 0-5, with our points coming from Shane Murphy, Tommy McCormack, Shane Moran, Éamon Walsh and Adrian Smith. In the second half, we got points from Brendan Mulvey and Shane Moran. A goal from Shane Murphy put us within a point of Gortletteragh. Two pointed frees form Shane Moran brought us level at 2-6 to 1-9. A fortunate goal from a long range free by Morgan Quinn put Gortletteragh a goal up with time almost up. Then we got a 20 meter free and Kevin O’Connor sent it all the way to the net to level it. After the first period of extra time it was still level, with our point coming from Shane Moran. Gortletteragh got 1-3 in the final ten minutes to win by 4-10 to 2-10. Unfortunately because of the fall-out from the Cavan objection to our Féile victory, Morgan Quinn had to line out with Gortletteragh and he was a big loss. The Ballinamore club and players extend best wishes to Morgan and Gortletteragh in the Final.

Foireann: Denis Dolan, Seán McWeeney, Paddy McManus, Paul Earley, Joe Earley, Shane Ferguson, Kevin O’Connor (1-0), Adrian Smith (0-1), Brendan Mulvey (0-1), Vincent Mulvey, Shane Moran (0-5), Éamon Walsh (0-1), Tommy McCormack (0-1), Shane Flanagan, Shane Murphy (1-1). Sub Cormac Ó Suilleabháin for V Mulvey.

Ladies Intermediate B

The Ladies' winning streak continued with a win over St. Mary’s in the Intermediate B championship semi-final on Sunday last in the Park. Although St. Mary’s got off to a strong start O'Heslins kept battling away and in the end had a convincing win beating St. Mary’s by six points. They now face Bornacoola in the final, date yet to be
confirmed. Team: Aisling Flaherty, Lynda Harte, Aine Martin, Kirby Gilgunn, Emma O' Dell, Katie Duignan, Sarah McLoughlin (0-3), Ciara O'Dowd (1-3), Laura O'Dowd (1-2), Deborah Gilheaney (1-4), Claire Fanning (1-1), Leighann Gallagher, Michelle Fanning, Aoife Smith, Catherine Smith, Kathryn Toolan.

Congratulations to Carol O' Connor who celebrated her 21st birthday last weekend, happy birthday to Carol from all the girls! Good luck: The ladies team and management would like to wish the Dromahair ladies the best of luck in the Intermediate Connacht Final this Saturday.

Under 12s are in Co Final

Our under 12s had a comprehensive win over St Mary’s on Wednesday last and so qualified for the County Final on Saturday next. This was a very good performance but St Mary’s put in a better performance than the score suggests. Their goalie had an exceptional game and made some great saves. At Half time it was 1-5 to 0-0. The Ballinamore got three points to leave it 1-8 to 0-0, then St Mary’s got four points in a row and there was only seven points in it. However two great goals from Niall McGovern ended the game. There were some excellent points, particularly from Kevin Mullen but every one of the fifteen played their parts. It ended 3-12 to 0-5.

Foireann: Darren Maxwell, Christopher Maguire, Adam Goldrick, Mark Maguire, Killian Dooner, James Hamill, Barry McGovern (0-1), Niall McGovern (2-4), Darragh Murphy (0-1), Cathal McHugh, Darragh Reynolds, Ailish O’Dowd (0-1), Jamie Sweeney, Kevin Mullen (1-5), Tom Prior. Subs used: Damien Creaven, Conor McGrath, Stephen Flynn, Emma McGovern,

Under 16 Boys are in Co Final

Ballinamore played Annaduff at home on Tuesday week last. It was a do or die battle as nothing less than a win would see the O’Heslins through to the final. Annaduff started like a steam train with five unanswered points before Mark McGrory opened with a goal. This started the revival and points from Luke Murphy, Dean McGovern, Jack Cullen and Mark McGrory left the half time score Annaduff 1-5 O’Heslins1-4. Ballinamore levelled minutes into the second half before Annaduff got a good goal. This spurred Ballinamore on and they got ahead again with a goal from Luke Murphy and another from Cian McCaffrey. Peter Reynolds scored from a penalty for a foul on Luke Murphy towards the end. Final score Sean O’Heslins 4-9 Annaduff 2-7

Foireann: Fergal Curran, Conor Moran, Kevin Banks, Brian Leyden, Anthony Maguire, Keelan McHugh, Mark McGrory (1-1), Dean McGovern (0-1), Donal Feely, Jack Cullen (0-1), Cian Reynolds, Luke Murphy (1-4), Peter Reynolds (1-1). Subs: Brian Banks, Nathan Gallagher, Jack Bagge, Billy Williams, Cian McCaffrey (1-1), Oisín McCaffrey, Paddy Connaughton, Conor Maxwell.

Coaching Courses

Coach Education Award 1 in Páirc Sean Carrick in November. This course will take place over two weekends Friday 12^th & Saturday 13^th and Friday 19^th & Saturday 20^th. All those wishing to attend must have foundation level completed and will be required to register for the course by Friday November 5^thwith Club Coaching officer Brian Breen at the latest as places will be limited. Foundation award courses will commence in February 2011. Child Welfare & Protection Course in Sean O’Heslin’s clubhouse on the 14^th October.

Comhbhrón

Sympathy is extended to the Bohan and Goldrick families, Mullinameela on the death of Tom Bohan, grandfather of our under 12 full back, Adam Goldrick.

Lotto

Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Bobby Joe’s Óir €2,150. Duaiseanna for those present on last Monday night: €40 Miley McKeon. Meal voucher for Smyths Siopa Tae: Philip Cassidy, Lahard: €40 an duine: Karl Keaney, Miscawn, Seán McKeon, Drumreilly, Aisling Sammon, Aughnasheelin, Cian Ó Suilleabháin, Athlone, Walter Sharpley Uimhreacha: 34760215. Lotto in the Park: On Sunday 24 October we will have our next Lotto in the Park

Cluichí don Deireadh Seachtaine

Our hurlers play in the Senior Hurling Championship semi final against Gortletteragh on Saturday at 2.00. The second semi final, St Mary’s against Manorhamilton is at 4.00. Both games in Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin.

Helmets wanted

A number of the club’s helmets are missing. Any player, underage or otherwise, who has a club helmet please give it to Paddy O’Connor before Saturday, as they will be needed for the senior game.

Seniors draw with Mohill

Our seniors put in a very good performance to draw with Mohill on Friday last in Cloone. The first half was very close with only a goal between the sides, 1-4 to 0-4 for Mohill. Denis Dolan made a great save only to see the rebound punched to the net and that was all that was between the sides. Shane Murphy, Ryan Gavin and Paul Prior got points from play and Paul Prior pointed the fourth. We gave an even better performance in the second half and with two minutes to go we were ahead by 0-9 to 1-5. Ryan Gavin got our first point and Paul Prior was the star of the game with an excellent point from play, two from frees and a pointed 45. Indeed Paul was mainly responsible for us taking the lead. However, with time almost up, Mohill got the leveling point. However, a draw was a fair result and it could be significant before the end of the league.

Foireann: Denis Dolan, Jim McTague, Patrick McLoughlin, Shane Ferguson, Philip Murphy, Liam Ferguson, Rory O’Rourke, Adrian Smith, Paul McLoughlin, Shane Moran, Sean Murray, David Duignan, Paul Prior (0-6, 4f), Ryan Gavin (0-2), Shane Murphy (0-1) Anthony McTague for D Duignan.

The U-12s played an exciting draw against Fenagh St Caillins last Saturday. They play St Mary’s this Wednesday at 6.30 in the Park. Panel on duty on Saturday was: Darren Maxwell, Conor McGrath, Adam Goldrick, Mark Maguire, Killian Dooner, James Hamill, Darragh Reynolds, Niall McGovern, Darragh Murphy, Jamie Sweeney, Barry McGovern, Cathal McHugh, Damien Craven, Kevin Mullen, John Conway, Jack Gallogly, Stephen Flynn and Christopher Maguire, Emma McGovern, Sarunas Gaedilions and Kate Reynolds.

Under 16 Boys beat Dromahair

Playing at home against Dromahair this second round match saw Ballinamore lead from the start with a stout defence and accurate forwards. Ballinamore were ahead at half-time 2-7 to 2-2 and with Luke Murphy scoring 1-6 over the hour, Mark McGrory 1-1 from midfield, the final score was Ballinamore 3-12 Dromahair 2-5.

Foireann: Fergal Curran, Conor Moran, Kevin Banks, Brian Leyden, Anthony Maguire, Keelan McHugh, Mark McGrory (1-1), Dean McGovern, Donal Feely (1-0), Jack Cullen (0-1), Cian Reynolds (0-2), Luke Murphy (1-6), Peter Reynolds (0-3). Subs: Brian Banks, Nathan Gallagher, Billy Williams, Cian McCaffrey, Oisín McCaffrey, Paddy Connaughton, Conor Maxwell.

Please use Second Pitch

We would ask all those involved in training to please use the second pitch and for games also, where appropriate. With two games both last Saturday and this Saturday the main pitch needs to be spared where possible.

Lotto

Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn sa Siopa Ól. Pota Óir €2,100. Duaiseanna for those present on last Monday night: €40 Philip Farrelly. Buidéal uisce beatha ó Gay Prior: John McWeeney. €40 an duine: Steve Flynn, Gorvagh, Peter McCrann, Mohill, Miley McKeon, Cammagh, T P Cox, Dromod, Geraldine Guckian, Fawn, Leitrim P O. Uimhreacha:34760215. Lotto in the Park: On Sunday 24 October we will have our next Lotto in the Park

Many thanks to all who bought and sold tickets this week particularly all who helped in the Park on Saturday. The two Jackpot winners, Joe Flynn from Carrick on Shannon and Miley McKeon, Cammagh were presented with their winnings on Saturday at half time on the Intermediate Final. Comhghairdeas dóibh beirt.

Cluichí don Deireadh Seachtaine

Big weekend in the Park with the County Intermediate and junior Finals on Saturday. Junior Final is at 3.00pm and Intermediate at 4.45pm. Stewards required. Please respond to Alan Banks. Our seniors play Mohill on Friday night in Cloone at 8.45. Under 12s play Fenagh in Fenagh on Saturday at 1.00. Under 16s play Annaduff on Tuesday at 6.30 in Annaduff.

The greatest day yet for Ladies football in Ballinamore came on Sunday last when they won the Junior Championship. This was a magnificent victory for our girls as conditions were pretty treacherous underfoot. Though quietly confident beforehand, we were surprised by our margin of victory 2-21 to Gortletteragh’s single point. Gortletteragh sporting to the very end did not do themselves true justice on the day.

O'Heslins manager/trainer Sean Reynolds deserves great credit for the manner he prepared his team since last February. Rain, sleet or snow he really put them through their paces and to the last girl they responded brilliantly.

Aisling Flaherty was cool and calm in goals, her handling of the wet ball, and her kick outs and clearances were very accurate. In front of her Áine Martin gave a lesson in close marking, Lynda Harte played a captain's role blotting out her much bigger opponent, while on the left Claire Fanning was really magnificent, her reading of the game and clearances were very impressive. In the half backs Emma O' Dell was solid and dependable, never putting a foot wrong. At centre half back Kirby Gilgunn gave a magnificent display, always first to the ball and at times soloing upfield to set up attack after attack. She would have been very close to player of the game. On her left Katie Duignan was brilliant. Her high fielding and speed and skill were a feature right through. Her play all year, like Kirby, were a joy to watch. At midfield Sarah McLoughlin was masterful. Her fitness levels and her availability for clearances had great settling effect on her teammates. She is the lifeblood of this team. Beside her Ciara O' Dowd played her heart out, her long solo runs and her link up play with the forwards were so important on the day. She is a fabulous athlete and footballer. Right half forward young Laura O' Dowd, player of the game, contributed immensely to this victory and her goal in the first half steadied the team. I was so impressed with some of her point taking. At centre forward Orla McWeeney was fantastic, working so hard right through and some of her foot passing was very impressive. Orla is a great example of determination and spirit. Michelle Fanning fought for every ball and set up some good passes for scores. She has been a great asset since she moved to the forward line. At right full forward Leighann Gallagher was very effective, always showing for the ball and laying it off. Only for her goal in the drawn game with Bornacoola we wouldn't have been in the final. At full forward Deborah Gilheaney gave a very stylish display, scoring some great points from close in and also from far out. I rate Deborah a real class footballer, skill in abundance. At left full forward Niamh Smith contributed handsomely and had a hand in many scores. Now the unsung heroes. Gillian Leyden who came on for Emma half way through the second half was very effective. She has been a very valued member of our defence over the past few years. Catherine Smith replaced Leighann and crowned the win with a goal and a point. Aoife Smith also come on and got her name on the scoreboard. Catherine Toolan also came on and deservedly so as she has been a very valued member of the panel, and the same goes for Paula Kellegher who trained diligently all year. To regular keeper Carol O'Connor who had to cry off due to influenza, hard luck, but you played your part in getting us to where we are. Finally, Hillary Quinn, who although she did not come on during the game is a valued member of the team and really has become a great Gaelic player in the few months since she joined the girls. Scorers: Laura O' Dowd 1-6, Deborah Gilheaney 0-5, Sarah McLoughlin 0-4, Orla McWeeney 0-2, Ciara O' Dowd 0-1, Michelle Fanning 0-1, Katie Duignan 0-1, Niamh Smith 0-1, Catherine Smith 1-0, Aoife Smith 0-1.

To Sean and the girls heartiest congratulations. Thanks to all our wonderful supporters who turned up on the day. To the referee Mary Shanley who did a great impartial job. Finally to Gortletteragh, you will rise again.

Juniors are in C Championship Semi-final

Our Junior B team followed in the path of our seniors and junior A team when the qualified for the play-offs by beating Bornacoola on Friday night last in Cloone “faoi na soilsí”. They are a step ahead of the other teams as they are now in a semi-final. Although they won well in the end by 4-7 to 0-3, they struggled for a long time in the first half. They had a litany of wides; ten in total to Bornacoola’s three in the first half. In fact the only score they had after 15 minutes was a Stephen McTiernan point. Then Adrian Gallogly finished a good goal and a minute later Sean McCartin got another good one. A further point from Cormac Ó Suilleabháin left us ahead by 2-2 to 0-2 at the break. Within minutes of the restart Adrian Gallogly had the ball in the net and Sean McCartin followed with another and really that was that. Points followed from Gordon Hughes, Ciaran Murray, Stephen McTague and two from half-back Neil Hughes and that’s how it finished. While we missed the points chances, the goals came from Adrian Gallogly and Seán McCartin when we needed them

Team and Scorers: Philip Farrelly, Cyril Smith, Freddie Walsh, Francis Dolan, Neil Hughes (0-2), Ciaran Murray (0-1), Kevin Prior, Jason Kellett, Stephen McTague (0-2), Cormac Ó Suilleabháin, Gordon Hughes (0-1), Michael Costello (0-1), Adrian Murphy, Adrian Gallogly (2-0), Sean McCartin (2-0). Subs used, Éamonn Walsh, Rory O’Rourke, Naoise Hayden, Séamus Donnelly and Alan Prior.

Next game this Thursday 23^rd September at 7pm in the Park against Dromahair. The girls lost narrowly in their match last Thursday against Aughnasheelin/Aughawillan.

The U-12s continued their championship in Drumkeerin on Sat 11^th with a good win over the home side. Panel on duty was Darren Maxwell, Conor McGrath, Adam Goldrick, Mark Maguire, Killian Dooner, James Hamill, Darragh Reynolds, Niall McGovern, Darragh Murphy, Jamie Sweeney, Barry McGovern, Cathal McHugh, Damien Craven, Kevin Mullen, John Conway, Jack Gallogly, Stephen Flynn and Christopher Maguire, Emma McGovern, Sarunas Gaedilions and Kate Reynolds.

On Mon Evening we played Dromahair in the Park and we recorded another good win. A special word of thanks to Brendan Sammon who refereed the game at short notice. On Saturday last we played Annaduff away and we got another win after a good competitive game. We were behind at half time and with an improved performance in the second half we came out on top. An unfortunate aspect of all our games to date is that they have all been played on very rainy days but the boys and girls have adapted to the elements and played some great football.

Pósadh

Best wishes to Conor Mahon and Jennifer Dunne from Tullamore who are getting married this weekend. Go n-éirí leo.

Lotto

Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Prior’s. Pota Óir €2,050. Duaiseanna for those present on last Monday night: €40 Aidan McGovern. Buidéal vodka ó David McCabe: Hugh McTague jnr €40 an duine: Malachy McKiernan, Kildorragh, Diarmuid Ó Máirtín, Brendan Burns, Paula Duffy, Gaybrook, Mullingar, Martina Farry, Lahard. Uimhreacha:04612357

The Jackpot went last Monday night and, amazingly, two people had the correct sequence of numbers. The two people who share €3,600 are Miley McKeon, Camagh and Joe Flynn, Carrick on Shannon. Duaiseanna for those present on last Monday night: €40 Séamas Mac Murchaidh. Prize sponsored by Frank Flynn: Tom McCaffrey, San Francisco. Uimhreacha: 41065273. . Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn sa Scoláire Bocht. Pota Óir €2,000.

Cluichí don Deireadh Seachtaine

Juniors play Bornacoola in Junior Championship on Friday night in Cloone at 8.30. Under 12s play Annaduff in Annaduff on Saturday at 11.oo. Under 12s play Allen Gaels in the Park on Monday at 6.30. Also on Monday under 16s play Dromahair in Páirc Sheáin Eislin at 6.30.

Ladies win under 14 Championship

What exciting times it has been for Ladies football in Ballinamore. Over a week ago the minors won 9 a side championship in dramatic fashion. Then the under 12s won their final after extra time against Drumkeerin. Now, on Saturday last the under 14s won their final in a dramatic finish against Mohill in Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin. This was drama of the highest order. For most of the game the Mohill girls were ahead and at times looked as if they would run away with it. However, goals win games and that was what counted in the end as the Ballinamore girls stole it in the final minutes. O’Heslins did well early on and after points from Aoibheann Flynn and Róisín McHugh, Aoibheann Flynn scored a great goal to put us ahead by 1-2 to 0-2. Mohill dominated the rest of the half and had a huge amount of wides. Eilish O’Dowd got a point late in the half and Mohill led by 0-9 to 1-3 at half time.

Mohill were completely on top after half time and led by 0-12 to 1-3 when Aoibhinn Flynn’s shot was pushed out from over the line to give the Ballinamore girls a lucky break when they seemed dead and buried. The ball had been over the line but was nearly missed as the play moved on. Mohill got two more points to lead by 0-14 to 2-3 and then the revival started. Leighann Flynn got a point and then, like Lar Corbett for Tipperary last week, Aoibheann was our three-goal hero as she goaled again to leave one point in it. Eilish O’Dowd pointed a free and then Aoibheann Flynn hit what turned out to be the winner. What a dramatic final few minutes! Everyone played their part but Róisín McHugh and Aoibheann Flynn were outstanding. Not far behind were Ellen Wrynn, Eilish O’Dowd, Leighann Flynn and Sarah Beth Reilly. It ended 3-6 to 0-14. Commiserations to Mohill who dominated for a lot of the game but faded in the final ten minutes as the Ballinamore girls took over. The shield was presented to the winning Captain Sarah Beth Reilly by Ray O’Connor, Cathaoirleach of the Ladies Board. Comhghairdeas to team mentors Aisling Flaherty, Kirby Gilgunn and Rowena O’Rourke.

Foireann: Bláithín Sharpley, Lisa Maguire, Cáit Connaughton, Frances Farry, Kate Reynolds, Aoibheann Flynn (3-2), Ellen Wrynn, Eilish O’Dowd (0-2), Leighann Flynn (0-1), Sarah Beth Reilly (Capt), Emma McGovern, Róisín McHugh, Rachel Creamer. Subs: Leah Mullaney, Aoife Murphy, Niamh McGourty, Niamh Toolan.

Juniors lose in C Championship

Our junior lost their game in the C Championship to Drumreilly on Saturday by 0-13 to 0-9. This was a disappointing performance with a lot of bad wides, especially in the second half. We started well with two points from Adrian Gallogly, then Drumreilly got three, Stephen McTague got one and Sean McCartin pointed two frees to leave us 0-6 to 0-5 behind at half time. It was 0-11 to 0-9 at one stage and looking good after good points from Michael Costello, Adrian Gallogly and Sean McCartin, but Drumreilly finished better and we lost by four. However, we can still make the play-offs with a game to go against Bornacoola.

Team and Scorers: Philip Farrelly (0-1), Cyril Smith, Gavin Brennan, Francis Dolan, Neil Hughes, Ciaran Murray, Kevin Prior, Jason Kellett, Stephen McTague (0-1), Éamonn Walsh, Cormac Ó Suilleabháin, Michael Costello (0-1), Daryl McFarland, Adrian Gallogly (0-3), Sean McCartin (0-3). Subs used, Rory O’Rourke, Naoise Hayden and Alan Prior.

In another major breakthrough for Ladies football in the club, the Ladies are through to the Junior A Championship final after beating Bornacoola on Sunday last in the semi-final replay. Although trailing by 1 point at half time, the Sean O'Heslins Ladies came out strong in the second half and won the match by 7 points. Sean O'Heslins 2-12 to Bornacoola 1-8.

Team and scorers: Carol O' Connor, Claire Fanning, Lynda Harte, Áine Martin, Emma O' Dell, Kirby Gilgunn (0-01), Katie Duignan, Sarah McLoughlin (1-02), Ciara O'Dowd (0-01), Orla McWeeney (1-01), Michelle Fanning, Laura O'Dowd (0-02), Leighann Gallagher, Niamh Smith, Deborah Gilheaney (0-05).

Junior A Championship Final: The final is fixed for this Sunday 19th September at 12.00, in Cloone. Thanks to all those who came out to support the team last Sunday and hopefully there will be a big crowd there to cheer the girls on in the final this weekend. The Ladies would like to congratulate all the Sean O'Heslins under-age teams who have done the Club proud in the past couple of weeks. It is great to see that the Club has such strong underage players coming through, and no doubt we will see them all playing at Senior level in the coming years.

The U-16 girls beat Mohill at home last Thursday on a convincing scoreline 2-15 to 1-09. They play Aughawillan/Aughnasheelin amalgamation this Thursday (16th September) at 7pm in Aughnasheelin. Please come along to support the girls.

Tickets for the Leitrim Ladies County Board fundraiser will be on sale from members of the Sean O'Heslins Ladies from this week on. If the Club sell all their allocated tickets they will receive a percentage of the profits for the Club.

Thanks to Lotto sellers and buyers

Míle buíochas to all our Lotto sellers who are keeping the Lotto going. The weekly Lotto is a major factor in helping to pay the massive debt on the pitch development. Especial thanks to those who sell and those who buy at games in our Park.

Under 12 Boys

The U-12s beat Drumkeerin on Saturday morning and had another big win over Dromahair on Monday. Report on those games next week.

Draw for All Ireland Tickets

The draw for All Ireland tickets plus overnight competition took place on Saturday night in Prior’s. The tickets were won by Mary McBarron c/o Bernie McLoughlin, Church St. Second prize of €200 won by Bernie McDermott, Tráthnóna. Third prize an iPod won by Michaela Ni Airt. Míle buíochas to all who sold tickets, mainly our underage players and those who bought tickets.

Pósadh

Comhghairdeas to John Kiernan and Ríona Campbell who were married on Saturday last. Also to Aoife Moran and Noel Murphy who were married in Marbella, Spain on Saturday last. Go n-éirí leo uile.

Benefit Event

A Glenfarne footballer, Seamus Dillon, was in a serious car crash and is permanently incapacitated as a result. The Glenfarne club is organising a novel repeat of the 1994 All Ireland semi-final between Leitrim and Dublin to take place in Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada on Sunday 9 October. Some former Sean O’Heslins players will be involved and it will be a nostalgic look back at the famous day and it will support a very worthy cause.

Cluichí don Deireadh Seachtaine

Juniors play second round of Junior C Championship against Drumreilly in Cloone on Saturday at 4.30. Under 12s play Drumkeerin in Drumkeerin on Saturday at 11.00. Next under 12 game is on Monday against Dromahair in the Park at 6.30pm

Congratulations to our girls who won the Minor 9 aside Championship final on Tuesday last. They faced St. Mary's in a tightly contested game, but came out on top ending the match with some fantastic scores and winning 5-10 to 4-9. There was great excitement as this was the first Ladies Minor title for the Club and the team were welcomed back to Ballinamore with bonfires lighting the way! Team: Aoibheann Curran, Gillian Leyden, Katie Duignan (captain), Ciara McTague, Ciara O' Dowd, Maebh Gleeson, Aoibheann Flynn, Laura O' Dowd, Megan O' Connor, Kathryn Toolan, Niamh Flynn, Ellen Wrynn, Leighanne Flynn, Roisin Mc Hugh, Siobhan McTague, Siobhan McGovern, Blaithin Sharpley. Thanks to Sean Reynolds and Seamus Flynn who coached the girls.

Juniors win first game in C Championship

Our third team had a good win in their first outing of the Junior B Championship against Eslin in Cloone on Sunday. We got off to a great start with good points from open play from Sean McCartin, Stephen McTague and Joe Murphy. At half time we led on a scoreline of 2-7 to 0-3, We totally dominated the game in the second half also, and despite a brief Eslin revival in the last ten minutes, we emerged winners on a final score of 3-15 to 1-6. Goalkeeper Philip Farrelly got on the score sheet, pointing two excellent 45’s, one in each half. Team and Scorers: Philip Farrelly (0-2), Cyril Smith, Gavin Brennan, Freddie Walsh, Neil Hughes, Gordon Hughes, Kevin Prior, Joe Murphy (1-1), Jason Kellett, Stephen McTague (0-2), Cormac Ó Suilleabháin, Michael Costello (0-1), Daryl McFarland (0-1), Adrian Gallogly (1-1), Sean McCartin (1-5). Subs used, Seamus Donnelly, Frances Dolan & Rory O’Rourke (0-2)

On Saturday last our Junior Ladies drew with Bornacoola in the Junior A Championship Semi-Final. It was a tough match played in terrible weather conditions, ending up Sean O'Heslin’s 1-8 to Bornacoola 2-5.

Foireann: Carol O'Connor, Áine Martin, Lynda Harte (captain), Claire Fanning, Katie Duignan, Kirby Gilgunn, Emma O'Dell, Ciara O'Dowd, Sarah McLoughlin, Michelle Fanning, Orla McWeeney, Laura O'Dowd, Leighann Gallagher, Deborah Gilheaney, Niamh Smith, Gillian Leyden, Aisling Flaherty, Kathryn Toolan, Paula Kelleher, Hillary Quinn. The replay is this Sunday 12th September at 12pm venue to be decided. The Junior Ladies are delighted with their new hoodies and bags which they fundraised for during the year.

All ladies players will be asked to sell tickets in the coming weeks which have been sent to the Club by the County Board. These tickets are to fundraise for the Leitrim Ladies County teams from underage level up to Senior level. If the Club sell all our tickets we will receive a percentage of the sales from the County Board. More information in the coming weeks.

U12 Girls

Sean O’Heslin’s u12 girls won the u12 title on Saturday last. With our u14 boys winning on Monday and our minor ladies winning on Tuesday, who would of taught we would have our third title under our belts the same week.

Sean O’Heslin’s took on Drumkeerin on Saturday last in the 11 aside final which took place in Ballinamore. O’Heslin’s opened the score with some great points from play, but Drumkeerin then came back with a point and goal. Drumkeerin then seem to take control for most of the game and were adding to the score board time after time. The 2nd half came around and it look like it was going to be Drumkeerin's day as again they took control. With only 5 minutes to go and 5 points down, the O’Heslin’s girls some how brought themselves back into the game and left it level at full time. This was a nail biting game which had to go into extra time to decide the winner of this final. We then started off the brighter team in extra time with again opening the score with another 2 points, with only 5 minutes of extra time for each half it could of went either way. The Sean O’Heslin’s girls worked very hard and fought right to the end and went on to win the under 12 title in great style.

Team: Shannen McGovern, Frances Farry, Kate Reynolds, Cait Connaghton, Katie Cullen, Eilish O'Dowd (Capt) Emma McGovern, Rachel Creamer, Ciara McGoldrick, Maeve Hamill, Megan McHugh, Joely McGovern, Emily Sweeney, Leah Sweeney, Grace Wrynn, Hannah Banks, Aoife Murphy, Niamh Toolan.

A big thank to both Breege McGovern and Kirby Gilgunn for all their hard work throughout the year. Thanks to all the parents who travelled to the games to support the girls and for their support on Saturday when the girls needed it the most. Also for all the food they provided for the girls after the game. Thanks to all who helped with the kitchen on Saturday and for looking after everyone. Thanks to everyone else who came along to support the girls on Saturday and to the Junior Ladies who were there before they travelled up to Cloone to play their championship game.

Last but by no means least the under 12 girls themselves who worked so hard all year long and well done to each and everyone of them on Saturday. They have not only done their parents or club proud but they have done themselves proud. We have the best under 12 girls team within the county and hopefully they will continue to fly the flag for Sean O’Heslin’s.

Under 16 Girls

Our Under 16s kicked off there season on Thursday last when they travelled up to Manorhamilton on a lovely evening. We were unlucky to lose to Manorhamilton in a great display of football by all. The girls kept going right to the end but were up against a stronger side.

Next Under 16 game is Thursday the 9th September @ 7pm home to Mohill. Please support our ladies teams at all levels.

Under 12 Boys

The U-12s started their championship campaign on Mon evening in the park with a good win over Mohill. Although the weather was terrible the boys and girls played some great football throughout and the final score was Ballinamore Sean O’Heslin’s 4-15 to Mohill 0-3. Panel and Scorers on duty were Darren Maxwell, Mark Maguire, Adam Goldrick, Christopher Maguire, Cait Connaughton, James Hamill, Darragh Reynolds, Niall McGovern (0-5), Darragh Murphy (0-3), Jamie Sweeney (1-1), Barry McGovern (0-3), Eilish O’Dowd, Damien Craven, Kevin Mullen (3-3), Emma McGovern, Conor McGrath, Cathal McHugh, John Conway, Jack Gallogly, Stephen Flynn and Killian Dooner. Next game is away to Drumkeerin on Sat morn at 11am.

Under 16s Lose first game

Ballinamore played Carrigallen away in this first round match at 13 a side. The lads had plenty of possession but by half time had no score despite missing at least 2-4. Carrigallen had scored 2-7 in the first half so it was an uphill battle. The lads scored 1-7 in the second half, missing at least three more goal chances and kept Carrigallen scoreless until neat the end when they pulled away with two goals. Final score: Ballinamore 1-7 Carrigallen 4-8.

Foireann: Fergal Curran, Conor Moran, Kevin Banks, Keelan McHugh, Anthony Maguire, Brian Leyden, Mark McGrory (1-1), Peter Reynolds (0-1), Donal Feely (0-1), Jack Cullen (0-1), Dean McGovern (0-1), Luke Murphy (0-1), Cian McCaffrey (0-1), Subs: Brian Banks, Jack Bagge, Paddy Connaughton, Conor Maxwell, Oisin McCaffrey.

Draw for All Ireland Tickets

The club is running a draw with a very exciting first prize of two tickets to the All Ireland Football Finals with overnight accommodation. Tickets at €5 each or a book of 5 tickets for €20 are being sold by the club’s underage players. The draw will take place in Prior’s Lounge on 11 September. Faigh do thicéid gan mhoill.

Posadh

Best wishes to David Dolan and Caroline Creamer who are getting married on Sunday next.

Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Pat Joe’s. Pota Óir €3,600. Duaiseanna for those present on last Monday night: €40 Tom Burns. Buidéal uisce beatha ó Liam McGirl: Philip Farrelly jnr. €40 an duine: Gerry Mahon, Michael Flanagan, Garadice, Mairead and Michael Flynn, Aughnasheelin, Aindrias O Dubhthaigh. Uimhreacha: 07235461

Ladies win Minor 9 a side this evening Tuesday.

Comhghairdeas to our Ladies Minor team who beat St Mary's in a dramatic finish this evening Tuesday. Full report next week. Picture in New Pictures

Cluichí don Deireadh Seachtaine

Our Juniors play in the C Championship on Sunday next at 12.00 in Cloone against Eslin. Aughawillan play Aughnasheelin on Sunday at 5.00 in the Park in the Intermediate Semi-final. Stewards required.

Under 14 Champions after 32 Years Wait

Monday last was one of the memorable days in the history of the Sean O’Heslins club as 32 years of failure at under 14 level was wiped away. Over the past 32 years we have had teams that won under 12 championships but could not pull off victory two years later as under 14s. Now, this team has done the opposite. Here is a team that won nothing at under 12 level but now, they virtually annihilated every team they met. This is, in the first place, a credit to team manager Patrick “Beezer” McKiernan, hero of many a senior team victory, and his assistants: Patsy Connaughton, Colm O’Reilly, Hugh Murphy and Francis Maguire. However the greatest credit of all goes to a great team of players who worked at their game and improved immensely over the last year. On Monday last they got a shock when Annaduff got a goal after a couple of minutes. However Ballinamore took over then and were ahead by 5-5 to 1-0 by half-time. Peter Reynolds got two goals, Luke Murphy got two and Patrick Connaughton got another and the points came from Peter, Luke and Kevin Mullen. The second half was much the same as the points piled up. Overall it was a wonderful end to an eventful year for this team who did the League and Championship double, and apart from their recent game against Mohill, no opposition got anywhere near them. The final score was Sean O’Heslins 6-15 Annaduff 4-3. The trophy was presented to the Captain Dean McGovern by Cathaoirleach of Coiste na nÓg, Dan Gallogly. There followed the usual victory tour of the town, followed by a reception on the platform, and a meal in Smyth’s Siopa Ól. A great end to a great year for this team.

Foireann: Fergal Curran, Mark O’Reilly, Brian Leyden, Adam Goldrick, Barry McGovern, Niall McGovern (0-1), James Hamill, Dean McGovern (0-1), Donal Feely, Paddy Connaughton (1-1), Luke Murphy (2-5), Oisín McCaffrey, Kevin Mullen (1-2), Peter Reynolds (2-4), Conor Maxwell. Subs: Daire Murphy (0-1), Darren Maxwell, Daragh Reynolds.

The men who won the title in 1978

When Ballinamore won the under 14 championship in 1978 it was the 12^th time Ballinamore won the title. Those 12 titles were won between 1953 and 1978. Who would ever believe that it would take 32 years to win another one? Who was on that team 32 years ago? The Ballinamore under 12 and under 14 teams in those years was managed by Gerry Mahon and Christy Gallogly respectively and the under 14s won a three in a row in 1972, 1973 and 1974. In 1978 they met Mohill in the final and they drew the first game. In the replay in Páirc Seán MacDiarmada they won by 3-4 to 2-5. Star of that team in the final was Ray Dolan and the team contained a few of the senior heroes of later years. The team, which was 13 a side, lined out as follows: Joseph Murphy, Ray Dolan, Paul Kieran, Enda Sweeney, Gerard Curran, Paul Kelleher, Francis Maguire, Patrick Martin, Brian Breen, Liam Conlon, Paschal Flynn, Peter Martin, Aiden Clyne. John Gallagher (Tarmon) was the only sub to come on. Francis Maguire was captain and was presented with the cup “amid wild scenes of jubilation”. Top scorer was Aidan Clyne with 1-2, followed by Pascal Flynn with 1-2, Peter Martin got a goal and Francis Maguire a point. Interestingly the only links to the present team was that Fergal Curran’s uncle Gerard Curran was on the 1978 team and Francis Maguire, Captain in 1978, was a selector this year.

This was a certainly a surprise to put it mildly. In fact it was more of a disaster. Drumkeerin were second in their group to Allen Gaels who beat them by 18 points. Allen Gaels, as group winners played, Carrigallen last Saturday and Carrigallen won by 8 points. Remember, we beat Carrigallen, so on that basis our game against Drumkeerin should have been a fairly certain victory for us, but it wasn’t. From the very start Drumkeerin meant business and we played woeful football. Everything that could go wrong did go wrong and we could never get more than two points ahead. Then, when it looked as if we would hold out for a one point win, a dubious penalty to Drumkeerin, well into extra time, sealed it. One must pay tribute to Drumkeerin who never gave up and especially to the penalty taker who, put his head on the block, when the sensible way out would have been to go for a point with time up. We had a particularly bad first half and were 0-6 to 0-1 down well into the half. However, in the final five minutes we got three points, one from David Leyden, who made a big difference when he went to midfield, and the other two from Shane McWeeney. Only two down at half time 0-6 to 0-4 and then James McWeeney got a good goal to put us ahead. James McWeeney and Tommy McCormack put us two up and we missed a hatful of chances. Drumkeerin got two to level, but when Shane Murphy put us one up it looked all over. Then the penalty. It ended 1-9 to 1-7. Another team out of the championship.

Foireann: Philip Farrelly, Kevin O’Connor, David Leyden (0-1), Gordon Hughes, John Fanning, Jim McTague, Eoin McHugh, Conor McTague, Ryan Gavin, Shane McWeeney (0-3), James McWeeney (1-1), Shane Murphy (0-1), Tommy McCormack (0-1), Brian Beirne, Diarmuid Keegan. Subs: Gavin Brennan for B Beirne, Adrian Gallogly for Conor McTague.

Harvest Festival

Our first Harvest Festival, some called it an American Tea Party or a Cannaboe Hooley, but, whatever it was, it was a roaring success. Over 500 people were there at some time or other and 45 tables were organised by hosts and what a night it was. It started at 7.00 and the crowd came on time. There was eating and drinking and then entertainment directed by Tommy Moran and John O’Connell and no better men to get the crowd going. There was a big raffle for prizes sponsored by Pat Gallagher, Sean Quinn, Four Seasons Chinese Restaurant, Glenview Restaurant and Ben and Elizabeth Donohoe. Many thanks to those sponsors. Ansin thosaigh an ceol and the music continued into the small hours of the morning. Patsy Connaughton and Peter Reynolds came up with this wonderful fundraising venture and they were supported by a Ladies Committee of Helen Harte, Helena D’Arcy, Celia Donohoe, Patricia McGoldrick and Marcella McKiernan. Well done to all.

Presentation to Brendan Burns

During the night there was a presentation to Brendan Burns, who has recently retired as Principal of the Vocational School. The presentation was made by the Acting Cathaoirleach of the club; Michael Quinn. Tributes were paid to Brendan who has a life time of service to the club, as player, team manager and general worker and Brendan still continues to work tirelessly in the Park.

Minors Lose to St Francis

Oughteragh Gaels lost their final game to group leaders St Francis, by 4-12 to 3-7. While they won only one game of the five, they were very close in all of them.

Ladies Football

Junior Ladies Play Bornacoola in the first round of the Junior A Championship this Saturday, 4th September, at 5pm in Cloone. Support would be appreciated.

U-16 girls: Play their first league match Thursday at 7pm in Manorhamilton against Manorhamilton. U-12 girls final: Our U-12 girls play Drumkeeran in the U-12 final this Saturday 4th September at 2pm in the Park, please come along and cheer on the girls.

A pair of prescription sunglasses were found in the clean-up in the marquee on Sunday. Can be had from Peter Reynolds. A necklace or bracelet was lost, anyone finding it contact Philip Farrelly

Draw for All Ireland Tickets

Comhbhrón

Sympathy to the McTague Family, Church St on the death of Terry McTague in America, a brother of Hugh McTague, Snr. Go ndéana Dia trócaire air.

Get Well Wishes

Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Cathal Sharpley who is recovering after being in hospital.

Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i McGirl’s Pota Óir €3,550. Duaiseanna for those present on last Monday night: €40 Aidan McGovern. Buidéal uisce beatha ó Ossie Costello: Aindrias Ó Dubhthaigh. €40 an duine Rhona Conlon, Church St, Connor Kellett, Colm Harte, Mohill, Alice Costello, Ardrum, Niamh McGourty, Stradermot. Uimhreacha: 06352471

Cluichí don Deireadh Seachtaine

Junior Championship Quarter final this Saturday in Aughnasheelin against Drumkeerin at 5.00.

Our seniors are out of Championship 2010 after losing to Annaduff on Saturday last by 1-13 to 0-9. Seven points looks a bad defeat but it all happened in the last fifteen minutes of the first half. For the other three quarters we held our own. We started well for the first ten minutes and led by 0-2 to 0-1. We didn’t score any more in the first half and really this was when the game was won and lost. It was 1-6 to 0-2 at half time and we really were up against it. Our lads did put up a great fight in the second half and the lead was down to four after Liam Ferguson and Ryan Gavin got two points each . However Annaduff finished better and there was still seven in it at the end. It was significant that apart from Sean Murray’s first point, none of our six starting forwards got a score form play at all over the hour. Liam Ferguson, who gave an inspiring performance from centre half back, and Ryan Gavin, who came on well into the second half, got our only points from play. However, overall, it wasn’t from want of effort but we were beaten by a stronger and more aggressive team and one that found it easier to get scores.

Foireann: Denis Dolan, Jim McTague, Patrick McLoughlin, Shane Ferguson, Wayne McKeon, Liam Ferguson (0-2), Ronan O’Rourke, Adrian Smith, Paul McLoughlin, Brian Cafferty, Anton Arandelovic, David Duignan (0-2f), Paul Prior (0-2f), Shane Moran, Seán Murray (0-1). Subs: David Leyden for A Smith, Ryan Gavin (0-2) for B Cafferty, Anthony McTague for A Arandelovic, Philip Murphy for D Duignan, James McWeeney for S Murray.

There will be craic go leor at the Céilí in the marquee in the Park on this Friday night. If you were ever at a Céilí, or even if you weren’t, be sure to get to the Park on Friday night. This will be a Fíor Céilí and there will be loads of help if you are not familiar with some of the dances. However, most people will have done the Siege of Ennis or the Haymaker’s Jig. Younger people who were ever in the Gaeltacht will also be familiar with some of the dances and will be welcome to attend. This will be a unique night and the Tara Céilí Band are one of the most renowned for Céilí dancing. Cead isteach is only €8 and that includes tea and savouries. Dancing will be from 9.30 to 12.30. Last week we inadvertently mentioned bar facilities, but that will apply on the Saturday night, not on the Friday.

American Tea Party

All the preparations are complete and the eagerly awaited American Tea Party is on this Saturday night in the Marquee in the Park. Well over 400 people have booked for the event and patrons are asked to be there at 7.00pm. The dance will follow with music by Lovebug and admission to the dance, for those who were not at the Tea Party is just €10. Those coming to the dance are asked to be there at 11.00pm

Under 14s in the Championship Final

Our under 14s will be playing in the Under 14 Championship Final on Monday next in Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada against Annaduff. All our supporters are urged to get there. Beidh sé ag tosnú ag 6.30

Minors Lose to St Mary’s

In a high scoring game Oughteragh Gaels lost to St Mary’s and also lost whatever chance they had of figuring in the knock-out stages. They played well in the first half and were unlucky to be behind by 2-5 to 1-7. St Mary’s were fortunate to hit the net at crucial times, often against the run of play and it finished 4-11 to 2-14. Minors play St Francis in Drumshanbo tonight Wednesday at 7.00

Foireann: David McWeeney, Conor McManus, John Fanning, Jack Cullen, Joseph Earley, Keith Boyle (0-1), Eoin McHugh, Shane Moran (0-4), Brian Beirne (0-5), Kevin Banks, Keith Sammon (1-0), Andrew Burns (0-2), David McLoughlin, Stephen McTague (0-1), Niall Mulvannerty (1-1). Sub P Cull for C McManus..

The club will be participating in a most innovative cross-border sports project this week with a Sports Camp in the Park on Wednesday and Thursday. The venture will involve teams from Leitrim, Cavan and Fermanagh with different sports involved. The sports camp, for those registered, is taking place this Wednesday and Thursday in the park, starting at 10.30 am to 4.30pm on Wednesday and 10.30 am to 7.30pm on Thursday. Due to weather conditions kids advised to bring a change of clothes and also don't forget their football boots! All food and drinks provided .

Under 10 footballers

Our under 10 footballers are enjoying challenge games and they played Drumreilly last week. The game ended in an exciting draw. Picture of the team can be seen on the seanoheslinsgaa.com website under “Recent Pictures”. Their next game is against Arva.

Christy Creamer from Curraghnawall celebrated his 90^th birthday in New York recently. Christy played club football in the 1940s with Aughawillan and he played county football with both Leitrim and Fermanagh. Christy was associated with other great GAA stalwarts in New York like Mike Dillon and Larry Dolan. Happy birthday wishes to Christy.

Draw for All Ireland Tickets

Trip to Croke Park

Over 70 of our under 10s to under 15s had a most exciting trip to Croke Park last Sunday. They couldn’t have picked a better or more exciting game, probably the best game of the year between Dublin and Cork. Míle buíochas to Diarmuid McCaffrey, Alan Banks and all who helped with the trip.

Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Lawrence’s Pota Óir €3,500. Duaiseanna for those present on last Monday night: €40 Margaret McKeon. €20 sponsored by Jackie: Philip Farrelly. €40 an duine: Anthony Canning, Mohill, Dympna Grey, Stradermot, Grace Goggin (Phone No), Finbar Smith, Church St, Séamus Mac Murchaidh. Uimhreacha: 41736250

Lotto Sellers –Míle Buíochas

Our Lotto sales are extremely important to the club at present. We are hugely grateful to all our weekly sellers and especial thanks to all who sold tickets and those who bought tickets in the Park last Sunday and recently.

Cluichí don Deireadh Seachtaine

Our Senior Championship Quarter Final against Annaduff is in Cloone on Saturday at 5.30. We hope to see all of our supporters there. Minor Championship against St Mary’s in the Park tonight Wednesday at 7.00

Féile title taken from Club

The outcome of an objection by the St Felim’s club from Cavan to our winning the Féile na nGael Division 6 title has been widely reported and we do not propose to repeat the whole story here. The position at present is that our Cathaoirleach, Peter Reynolds and our Rúnaí, Patsy Connaughton have been suspended for 48 weeks and we await the outcome of an appeal to be heard in October. They are currently replaced by Michael Quinn; our Vice Chairman, who is acting Cathaoirleach and Alan Banks is acting Rúnaí. While the club is now aware that the team was technically illegal, it has been the practice for the past 30 years for Leitrim clubs (and maybe other counties as well) to accept players from border parishes outside the County and Leitrim clubs never had any objection to this taking place. It was all done in the interests of promoting hurling. The reality is that it would likely have been possible for Leitrim clubs to get sanction for this practice from Central Council, if they had known there was any need to do so. The wisdom of lodging objections, however legitimate they may be, should always be balanced against the likely beneficial outcome. Certainly, in this case, the promotion of hurling is unlikely to have been advanced by this objection.

Under 14s are in the Championship Final

Our under 14s made it six wins out of six when they defeated Mohill on Sunday last.We started well with a goal from Conor Maxwell, followed by points from Conor Maxwell, Peter Reynolds and Oisín McCaffrey. Then goals from Luke Murphy and Kevin Mullen. Peter Reynolds and Luke Murphy got further points and Luke Murphy got a goal. At half time we were 4-5 to 1-6 ahead. Mohill got the goals in the second half and while we got more scores than Mohill, they were all points. Luke Murphy got three, Peter Reynolds got two and one each from Kevin Mullen and Niall McGovern, In the finish it was very close with the score at 4-13 to 4-12 in our favour. We are now in the final and must await the final games to see if it is Annaduff or Mohill in the final. It finished Sean O’Heslins 5-12 Annaduff 1-6.

Foireann: Foireann: Fergal Curran, Mark O’Reilly, Brian Leyden, Adam Goldrick, Barry McGovern, Niall McGovern (0-1), James Hamill, Dean McGovern, Donal Feely, Paddy Connaughton, Luke Murphy (2-5), Oisín McCaffrey (0-1), Kevin Mullen (1-1), Peter Reynolds (0-4), Conor Maxwell (1-1). Sub Dara Murphy for James Hamill

Junior Ladies

Training this Thursday at 7.30pm. Thank you to all those who supported our bag packing in Tesco supermarket last Saturday.

The Minor team are having a great run in their league so far with convincing wins in their first two games. Their first match was against Gortletteragh which they won 7-15 to 7-7, and they went on to beat St. Mary’s the following week 3-12 to 4-5. Team: Aoibheann Curran, Gillian Leyden, Katie Duignan, Ciara McTague, Aoibheann Flynn, Laura O'Dowd, Megan O' Connor, Ciara O' Dowd, Meabh Gleeson, Kathryn Toolan, Siobhan McTague, Niamh Flynn, Ellen Wrynn, Sarah Beth Reilly, Róisín McHugh, Leighann Flynn. Their next match is against Cloone on Tuesday 24th August in Cloone at 7pm. Good Luck: Best wishes to our players whose Leaving Certificate results are out this Wednesday.

The Ladies team are holding a cake sale after mass this Sunday the 22nd August outside the courthouse. Support would be appreciated whether that be baking or buying!

Ballinamore Harvest Jamboree

Just two weeks to go to the Jamboree Weekend. Preparations for the American Tea Party are continuing. If you have not been asked to join a table, please contact Peter Reynolds, Helena D’Arcy, Helen Harte or Celia Donohoe. There will be music and dancing on the night and if you are not taking part in the tea party you can still come to the dance which will follow the Tea Party. Music will be provided by Lovebug. There will also be a Fíor-Chéilí on the Friday night with music by the Tara Céilí Band. There will be a bar licence on both nights.

Sean O’Heslin’s are looking for more club members, boys and girls from 11-15 years of age to partake in the two day coaching summer camp on the 25th and 26th August in the Park from 10am to 5pm. All food and refreshments will be provided free of charge. Anyone interested in more details please ring 087 6846578 as places are limited.

Young players head for Croke Park

Some of our under 10s, under 12s and under 14s will be heading off for Croke Park this weekend for the Dublin v Cork game. Tá súil againn go mbeidh lá maith acu.

Club Executive meeting

Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Jackie’s. Pota Óir €3,450. Duaiseanna for those present on last Monday night: €40 Hugh McTague Jnr. €20 an duine ó Terry agus Agnes Shortt: Philip Farrelly agus Aodhán Mac Samhráin €40 an duine: Noel Sweeney, Aghadark, Kevin Turbitt, Dún na Bó, Andrew Burns, Clenaghoo, Margaret Flanagan, Church St, Síle O’ Dowd, Mayo. Uimhreacha: 56312407

Cluichí don Deireadh Seachtaine

Although we didn’t have to win this game, it was still a disappointment to lose. Overall it was a poor game with a lot of missed chances by both sides particularly in the first half. We were on top early in the game but Mohill worked a good goal at a time when Wayne McKeon was down injured. We were always in the game but two great saves by the Mohill goalie in the second half was the difference in the end. At half time it was Mohill 1-4 to 0-3. The second half was very close and it finished 1-8 to 0-6.

Foireann: Denis Dolan, Shane Ferguson, Patrick McLoughlin, Matthew Murphy, Wayne McKeon (0-1), Liam Ferguson, Ronan O’Rourke (0-1), Adrian Smith, Paul McLoughlin, David Duignan, Anton Arandelovic, Anthony McTague, Paul Prior (0-3f 1f), Shane Moran (0-1), Seán Murray. Subs: David Leyden for Adrian Smith. Jim McTague for M Murphy, Ryan Gavin for D Duignan, Shane Murphy for A McTague

Our victory over Carrigallen in Aughawillan on Sunday ensured top place in the group. For the first fifteen minutes it looked as if we were going to run away with it. Two points from James McWeeney, two from Shane Murphy and one from Shane McWeeney plus a goal from Brian Beirne left us 1-5 to 0-0 up and it could have been more. Carrigallen got the next three points and we got one final one from James McWeeney to leave it 1-6 to 0-3 at half time. Shane Murphy got a point and then Carrigallen got a soft goal which left them only three points behind. However, we took control again and points from Ryan Gavin, James McWeeney (free) and a last one from Adrian Gallogly put us six up again. Carrigallen got a goal just on time to leave it 1-10 to 2-4. We will meet either Annaduff or Drumkeerin in the quarter finals.

Foireann: Ruairí Ó Suilleabháin, Kevin O’Connor, David Leyden, Joe McTague, John Fanning, Jim McTague, Eoin McHugh, Ryan Gavin (0-1), Conor McTague, Shane McWeeney (0-1), James McWeeney (0-4,1f), Shane Murphy (0-3), Tommy McCormack, Brian Beirne (1-0), Diarmuid Keegan. Subs Adrian Gallogly (0-1) for T McCormack, Gordon Hughes for D Keegan, Andrea Burns for S McWeeney

Under 14s Fifth win in a row

Our under 14s made it five wins out of five with a big win over Annaduff on Friday. It finished Sean O’Heslins 5-12 Annaduff 1-6. This win puts us in the Final. Foireann: Foireann: Fergal Curran, Mark O’Reilly, Brian Leyden, Adam Goldrick, Barry McGovern, Niall McGovern, James Hamill, Dean McGovern, Donal Feely, Paddy Connaughton, Luke Murphy, Oisín McCaffrey, Kevin Mullen, Peter Reynolds, Conor Maxwell. The Final ordinary game is against Mohill in Eslin on Friday at 7.00

Minors Lose to Glencar/Manorhamilton

Oughteragh Gaels were unfortunate to lose to Glencar/Manorhamilton by a single point 3-6 to 1-11. At half time Oughteragh Gaels led by 1-4 to 0-4 but Manorhamilton hit three goals in the second half. Still the Gaels tried there best and were unlucky to lose in the end. They hit a total of 13 wides which was a crucial factor.

Foireann: David McWeeney, Kevin Gallagher, John Fanning, Jack Cullen, Joseph Earley, Matthew Murphy, Eoin McHugh, Shane Moran (0-4), Keith Boyle (0-1), David McLoughlin, Brian Beirne (1-3), Andrew Burns (0-1), Mark McGrory, Stephen McTague (0-1), Kevin Banks. Subs: Conor McManus for D McLoughlin, Conor McTague (0-1), for K Banks.

Discos at the Island

This is a big Disco week at the Island with two nights yet to come. Tonight and Saturday will be two great nights for the Youth of the town and surrounding areas. Both nights start at 9.30.

Ballinamore Harvest Jamboree

Three weeks to go to the Jamboree Weekend. Preparations for the American Tea Party are continuing. If you are not lined up for a table yet, please contact Peter Reynolds, Helena D’Arcy, Helen Harte or Celia Donohoe. This promises to be an exciting event on Saturday 28^th in a marquee in the Park. There will be music and dancing on the night. There will also be a Céilí on the Friday night.

Sean O’Heslin’s are looking for club members boys and girls from 11-15 years of age to partake in a two day coaching summer camp on the 25th and 26th August in the Park from 10am to 5pm. All food and refreshments will be provided free of charge. Anyone interested in more details please contact Patsy Connaughton at 087 6846578 as places are limited.

Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Shortt’s. Pota Óir €3,400. Duaiseanna for those present on last Monday night: €40 – Séamus Mac Murchaidh. Buidéal Vodka ó Freddie Walsh: Aindrias Ó Dubhthaigh €40 an duine: P J Dolan and John Harte, Mary McGirl, Laheen, Keshcarrigan, Martin Nellis, Fenagh, Mary Harte, Lahard, Séamus Mac Murchaidh. Uimhreacha: 24160753

Seniors play Mohill in Cloone on Saturday at 7.30 in the second round of the championship. Juniors play Carrigallen in Aughawillan in the second round of junior championship on Sunday at 1.00pm. Under 14s play Annaduff on Friday at 7.00 in the Park.

Our seniors gave a fine performance in the first round of the senior championship against Melvin Gaels on Saturday. It was a great relief to start with a win which puts us into the quarter finals and victory over Melvin Gaels was something we have failed to achieve for some time. We totally dominated the first half and on the run of play we should have led by six pints at least instead of the 0-6 to 1-1 scoreline at half time. Two great saves by the Melvin Gaels keeper and some missed chances kept the lead down. However the first half display from our entire team was excellent and it looked only a matter of time until we would pull ahead. Ironically, Melvin Gaels, despite having a player sent off, played much better in the second half . Melvin Gaels levelled it at 0-6 to 1-3 and then we went two up with points from Shane Moran and Paul Prior. Then disaster struck. It was one of those occasions when the referee was probably unsighted as Shane Ferguson’s jersey stretched two feet at least. As some players waited for the free, Melvin Gaels struck the net. Fortunately a minute later Shane Moran was in the right place to fist to the net for a goal and we were back on track. A good point from Shane Moran and a great free from Paul Prior saved the day. It ended 1-10 to 2-4. This is the fifth year of the current three-team groups in the Senior Championships and in the last four years we have won one game and lost one in each year, but that has always been enough to put us into the quarter finals. In 2008 we were also in a group with Melvin Gaels and Mohill. We lost to Melvin Gaels in the first game and then beat Mohill in the second game. What will happen this year? Sin í an cheist.

Foireann: Denis Dolan, Shane Ferguson, Patrick McLoughlin, Matthew Murphy, Wayne McKeon, Liam Ferguson, Ronan O’Rourke (0-1), Adrian Smith, Paul McLoughlin, Brian Cafferty (0-1), Anton Arandelovic (0-1), David Duignan (0-1f), Paul Prior (0-2f), Shane Moran (1-2), Seán Murray (0-2, 1f). Subs: Anthony McTague for Adrian Smith. Philip Murphy for M Murphy

Juniors win first championship outing

Our Juniors had a good win in the Junior A Championship against Mohill on Sunday evening. At the end of May we played Mohill in the Junior 3 League and they beat us by 2-13 to 0-6. Just eight of that league team lined out on Sunday, most of the others having played senior on Saturday. While I am sure Mohill were changed considerably as well it does put this victory into perspective. It all boiled down to a great second half performance. We started badly and after Brian Beirne got the first score of the game, Mohill got six points in a row and it didn’t look good. The fight back started and by half time we were just two down, 0-8 to 0-6 after three points from James McWeeney, two frees, and one each from Tommy McCormack and Shane Murphy. Points came in the second half from Conor McTague, James McWeeney (free) and Brian Beirne to level it. After a good save in goals from Ruairí Ó Suilleabháin, Mohill got a goal from a penalty and that put them three points up. It didn’t look good again. However some outstanding work from Ryan Gavin and Stephen McTague in the middle of the field meant we had most of the play and points came from James McWeeney (free), Brian Beirne, James McWeeney again and then Shane McWeeney pointed us into the lead from a pressure kick. Diarmuid Keegan pointed to make victory sure. This was a very good team effort with exceptional performances from some of the young players like David Leyden, John Fanning, Eoin McHugh, Shane Murphy and Jim McTague.

Foireann: Ruairí Ó Suilleabháin, Kevin O’Connor, David Leyden, Joe McTague, John Fanning, Jim McTague, Eoin McHugh, Brian Beirne (0-3), Conor McTague (0-1), Shane McWeeney (0-1f), James McWeeney (0-6,4f), Shane Murphy (0-1), Tommy McCormack (0-1), Ryan Gavin, Declan Murray. Subs Andrew Burns for D Murray, Diarmuid Keegan (0-1) for S McWeeney, Adrian Gallogly for A Burns.

Under 14s Fourth win in a row

Our under 14s made it four wins out of four with a 5-17 to 2-3 win over Glencar/Manorhamilton on Friday. Foireann: Foireann: Fergal Curran, Mark O’Reilly, Brian Leyden, Adam Goldrick, Barry McGovern, Niall McGovern, James Hamill, Dean McGovern, Donal Feely, Paddy Connaughton, Luke Murphy, Oisín McCaffrey, Kevin Mullen, Peter Reynolds, Conor Maxwell. Subs used: Darren Maxwell and Dara Murphy.

It promises to be a great Festival Week for the youth of the area and for the many visitors with three Disco nights in the Island Venue. Starting on Sunday the opening night of the Festival, then on Wednesday and again on Saturday. All nights start at 9.30 and end at 12.30. Nights not to be missed.

Minors Lose to Garadice Gaels

Oughteragh Gaels lost to Garadice Gaels in the Minor championship by 0-12 to 1-6 on Tuesday of last week. They were due to play Glencar/Manorhamilton last night.

Ballinamore Harvest Jamboree

Sympathy is extended to the McGoohan Family, Aghoo on the death of Nan McGoohan. Her late husband Paddy was a member of Ballinamore teams that won senior championships in the 1930s.

Comhghairdeas

Comhghairdeas to Caroline Martin, Aghadark and David McKeon on their wedding last weekend

Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn sa Commercial. Pota Óir €3,350. Duaiseanna for those present on last Monday night: €40 - P J Dolan, High St. €20 – Aodán Mac Samhráin, Tráthnóna. Prizes for youngsters present on the night: €10 each: Lorcán Curran, Tarmon, Claire McLoughlin, Church St, Barry McGovern, Lisacarn, Cáit Connaughton, Aghadark. €40 an duine: Damien Smith c/o Alan Banks, Niall McGovern, Lisacarn, Michelle Farrelly, Carrigallen, Kate Reynolds, Willowfield Rd, Angela McWeeney, Longstone. Uimhreacha: 05417263

Senior Championship on Saturday

Saturday next is the big day when our seniors start their championship campaign. We play Melvin Gaels in Páirc Sean MacDiarmada at 7.30. We hope to see all our supporters there. It would be great also if all our underage players, boys and girls, could be brought there to shout for our team. Our juniors play Mohill in the first round of the Junior championship on Sunday at 6.00 in Fenagh

On this Thursday our under 14s play Glencar/Manorhamilton in Manorhamilton at 7.00 . In the Minor Championship Oughteragh Gaels play Glencar/Manorhamilton on Tuesday next away at 7.00.

Oughteragh Gaels Start Minor Championship with a win

Oughteragh Gaels started their Minor Championship campaign with a win in a very exciting game in Aughnasheelin last Tuesday. St Manachan’s had the better of the first half and led by 0-6 to 0-4 at half time. Brian Beirne was in accurate form from frees in the second half and pointed four of them, the last being an exceptionally great one. Shane Moran and Stephen McTague got one each but the final point from Andrew Burns turned out to be the winner. It left us two up but Mohill got the last point and Andrew’s score proved crucial. It ended Oughteragh Gaels wining by 0-11 to 0-10.

Foireann: David McWeeney (A), Conal McManus (A), Matthew Murphy (B), J Cull (A), Joe Earley (A), Eoin McHugh (B), John Fanning (B), Keith Boyle (A), Conor McTague (B), Keith Sammon (A), Shane Moran (B), Brian Beirne (B), Niall Mulvannerty (A), Stephen McTague (B), Mark McGrory (B). Sub Andrew Burns (B) for N Mulvannerty.

Under 14s Third win in a row

Our under 14s made it three wins out of three with a comprehensive win over Gortletteragh. They play Manorhamilton this Thursday.

Club Jerseys and Bags

Seán O’Heslin’s Club bags are available at €25 each. Club jerseys can also be ordered, in different sizes. Please contact Patsy Connaughton for either items. Phone 087 6846578.

Ballinamore Harvest Jamboree

On the weekend of 27-29 August there will be a wonderful weekend of activity in the Park. There will be a Carnival marquee there for the whole weekend with a full programme of activities. There will be a céilí on the Friday night and an American Tea Party on the Saturday with Music provided by Lovebug. There will be a free Kiddies Disco early on the Saturday. There is great interest in the American Tea Party, and anyone interested in hosting a table is asked to contact Helena D’Arcy at 087 2378514 or Helen Harte at 087 2372438 as soon as possible.

Sean O'Heslins Ladies

League: The last league match of the year was played on Sunday 18th July against Ballinaglera. The ladies put on a great performance, winning 4-11 to 2-05. Team and scorers: Carol O' Connor, Lynda Harte (captain), Claire Fanning, Kirby Gilgunn, Katie Duignan, Emma O' Dell, Sarah McLoughlin (0-1), Ciara O' Dowd (2-3), Laura O'Dowd, Orla McWeeney, Deborah Gilheaney (0-1), Michelle Fanning (1-1), Niamh Smith (0-3), Catherine Smith, Paula Kelleher (0-1), Kathryn Toolan, Áine Martin. Training: Wednesday 8.30pm and Friday time yet to be confirmed.

Minor match: Next minor game takes place Tuesday 3rd August at 7pm against St. Mary's in Park Lane, Carrick-on-Shannon.

Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i bPáirc Sheáin Uí Eislin ag 9.00pm. Pota Óir €3,300. Buaiteoir €40 for those present on last Monday night: Noel Sweeney. Buidéal uisce beatha ó Bobby Joe’s: Aindrias Ó Dubhthaigh. €40 an duine: John Ryan, Castleroggy, Thomas Gormally, Fonthill, Menlough, Co Galway, Aodán Mac Samhráin, Tráthnóna, Brid Sullivan, Aghadark, Shane Harte, Lahard. Uimhreacha: 40173625

Lotto in the Park

Next Monday’s Lotto will be held in the clubrooms in the Park. It will start at 9.00 and will finish at 10.00pm The event always draws a big crowd of parents and supporters to the Park, with tea, sandwiches etc provided. There will be the usual prizes. Beidh fáilte mhór roimh gach duine ar an oíche sin. We would be glad if a number of people could bring some sandwiches, buns, tarts etc on the night. Please let Anne Shanley know if you can help in this way.

Almost all of our sponsorship has been returned with just a couple who have yet to return sponsorship. The event was an outstanding success. Mile Buiochas to all who contributed. Below is a list of all of those who cycled and collected sponsorship but a large number of people contributed that did not cycle.

Cluichí don Deireadh Seachtaine

This weekend we can relax and look at other teams battling it out with double fixtures in the Park on Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday in the senior Championship Carrigallen play Cloone at 6.00 and Glencar/Manor play Allen Gaels at 7.30. On Sunday in the Intermediate Championship Gortletteragh play Ballinaglera at 2.30 and Fenagh St Caillins play Aughnasheelin at 4.00. Stewards will be required on both days. Oughteragh Gaels played in the Minor Championship last night Tuesday and again on Wednesday next.

Seniors win against Kiltubrid

Our seniors had a well-deserved but narrow win over Kiltubrid on Saturday last. With a major battle between the bottom 4-5 teams in Division 1, this was another important win. This was a close game all through. Kiltubrid got the first point but Paul Prior (Free), Shane Moran and Shane Murphy put us 0-3 to 0-1 up. Kiltubrid got a point but Sean Murray scored a great long range point and Paul Prior pointed to leave us 0-5 to 0-3 ahead at half-time. Paul Prior got a further point from a free but then Kiltubrid got four points in a row to level it. It was tit-for-tat as Paul Prior put us one up with a free, Kiltubrid leveled again, Shane Moran scored the best point from play of the hour and then with time almost up Kiltubrid leveled again. When it looked we would have to settle for a draw Paul Prior scored a wonderful point from a line ball about 14 yards out. To crown it all he hit another free over from 50 yards to leave us winning by 0-10 to 0-8.

Foireann: Denis Dolan, Matthew Murphy, Paul McLoughlin, Shane Ferguson, Wayne McKeon, Liam Ferguson, Ronan O’Rourke, Adrian Smith, Anton Arandelovic, Brian Cafferty, David Duignan, Seán Murray (0-1), Paul Prior (0-6f), Shane Moran (0-2), Sean Murray (0-1). Subs: Philip Murphy for M Murphy, Anthony McTague for B Cafferty.

Under 14s start with a win

Our under 14s won their second championship game with a fairly comfortable win over Dromahair last week. Again their scoring rate was very high and it ended 5-14 to 2-13 to Ballinamore. Next game is against Gortletteragh on this Friday at 7.00 in Gortletteragh.

Foireann: Fergal Curran, Mark O’Reilly, Brian Leyden, Adam Goldrick, Barry McGovern, Niall McGovern, James Hamill, Dean McGovern, Peter Reynolds, Donal Feely, Oisín McCaffrey, Paddy Connaughton, Luke Murphy, Conor Maxwell, Kevin Mullen. Subs used: Daragh Murphy.

Next week we intend to publish the list of those who collected sponsorship for the cycle to Roscommon. There are a few people who have yet to return sponsorship so we would like to have everyone included in the list. Please get all sponsorship to Brid Sullivan by this weekend at the latest.

Wexford Hurler with Ballinamore connections

We have been watching the progress of Wexford hurler Liam Óg McGovern. Last Wednesday Dublin narrowly defeated Wexford in the Leinster Under 21 Final and one of the stars of the Wexford team was Liam Óg McGovern, son of Liam McGovern of Aghoo. We expect it will not be long before Liam will be starring for Wexford seniors.

Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Bobby Joe’s. Pota Óir €3,250. Buaiteoir €40 for those present on last Monday night: Séamus MacMurchaidh. Buidéal uisce beatha ó Ciaran agus Cathy Smyth: Aodán Mac Samhráin. €40 an duine: Stephen McGoldrick, Boley, Colleen Beirne, Aghoo, Michael Dolan, Church St, Trevor Rice c/o McGirl’s, Hugh McTague Jnr, Church St. Uimhreacha: 06327415

Lotto in the Park

Our next Lotto in the Park will be held on Monday week 2 August, the bank holiday weekend. The event always draws a big crowd of parents and supporters to the Park, with tea, sandwiches etc provided. There will be the usual prizes. Beidh fáilte mhór roimh gach duine ar an oíche sin

Cluichí don Deireadh Seachtaine

Senior League game against Kiltubrid in Kiltubrid on Saturday. Check fixtures for time of match.

Main pitch closed

The main pitch will be closed for all activity from this Tuesday 13 July to Friday 23 July for ten days in order to repair and reseed areas of the pitch. All training and matches must take place on the back pitch. Absolutely no exceptions.

Under 14s start with a win

Our under 14s started their championship campaign with a comprehensive win over Allen Gaels on Monday night. A very good start with two goals from Kevin Mullen set them on the road to victory. By halftime it was 2-8 to 0-1 and really there was no way back for Allen Gaels.

Foireann: Fergal Curran, Mark O’Reilly, Brian Leyden, Adam Goldrick, Barry McGovern (1-1), Niall McGovern (2-2), James Hamill, Dean McGovern (0-1), Donal Feely, Paddy Connaughton (0-1), Luke Murphy (0-3), Oisín McCaffrey, Kevin Mullen (2-3), Peter Reynolds (0-7), Conor Maxwell (0-1). Subs used : Darren Maxwell (1-0), Darragh Reynolds.

We conceded both of our division 5 games last Friday and on Sunday. This is a disappointing end to the season for our third team. Unfortunately Adrian Murphy and John Quinn could not get the numbers out on either occasion. We certainly need more commitment from this panel. There are at least thirty potential Division 5 players yet it was not possible to get 15 out. In 2006 we won this Division and were promoted to Division 4. We returned to Division 5 in 2008. It is a surprising come-down to end up in second place from the bottom out of 13 teams this year, but we did give three walk-overs, some of which could of course have been won.

Sean O’Heslins Ladies

League: The ladies lost to a strong St. Mary's team in Carrick-on-Shannon on Thursday last. Next league game takes place Sunday 18th July against Ballinaglera at 7.30pm in Ballinaglera. Training: Wednesday 8.30pm, and Friday time yet to be confirmed.

Spectacular Disco

Club spectacular disco this Friday night at the River Venue. A must for all teenage boys and girls.

Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn sa Siopa Óil. Pota Óir €3,200. Buaiteoir €40 for those present on last Monday night: Margaret McKeon. Buidéal uisce beatha ó Gay Prior: Margie McLoughlin. €40 an duine: Liam Gallogly, Carrigallen, Clare McLoughlin, Church St, Frank McNulty, c/o Prior’s, Redahan Girls, Yonkers New York, Geraldine Dolan, Callowhill. Uimhreacha: 07231564

Lotto sa Phairc

Our next Lotto in the Park will be held on Monday 2 August, the bank holiday weekend. The events always draw a big crowd of parents and supporters to the Park, with tea, sandwiches etc provided. There will be the usual prizes. Beidh fáilte mhór roimh gach duine ar an oíche sin

Division 5 game in Gortletteragh on this Friday at 8.15 in Gortletteragh. The final League game for our third team is on Sunday in Mohill at 1.30 against Mohill. Under 14s play their first game in the championship on Friday night at 7.00 in Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin against Allen Gaels

Juniors lose to Cloone

Our game against Cloone in Division 5 league was dominated by the wind on Sunday morning. Although it was largely a cross wind, we were playing somewhat against it in the first half and were down by a dramatic 1-12 to 0-2 at half time. The lads tried very hard in the second half and crept back bit-by-bit, ending the game with two late goals, one from a penalty by Stephen Beirne and the second finished by Sean McCartin. It ended a respectable 2-13 to 2-8 win for Cloone. It was great to see a strong panel out for this game which we hope will continue for the final two games, with the Championship coming up then.

Foireann: Adrian Murphy, Declan Murray, Gavin Brennan, John Fanning, Eoin McHugh, Ruairí Ó Suilleabháin, Freddie Walsh, Jason Kellett, Conor McTague, Tommy McCormack (0-2), Ryan Gavin (0-1), Gordon Hughes (0-1), Daryl McFarland, Adrian Gallogly (0-1), Seán McCartin (1-2). Subs used: Stephen Beirne (1-1), Naoise Hayden, Stephen McTague and Peter Dolan.

Ballinamore Harvest Jamboree

What is that!!!. Yes the Ballinamore Harvest Jamboree and it is the next big event in the town, that is after the Festival. On the weekend of 27-29 August there will be a wonderful weekend of activity in the Park. There will be a Carnival marquee there for the whole weekend with a full programme of activities. There will be a céilí on the Friday night with the Annally Céilí Band. An American Tea Party on the Saturday with Music provided by Lovebug. There will be a free Kiddies Disco early on the Saturday. Monster Bingo on the Sunday. All of these events will take place in the Park and more details will be available later.

American Tea Party

One of the exciting events on the Ballinamore Harvest Jamboree weekend will be the American Tea Party. It is a while since such an event was held in Ballinamore. They were wonderful occasions in the 1980s and it will very exciting to see one in Ballinamore again. There will be the added excitement of it taking place in a marquee in the Park. At the moment we are looking for host/hostesses to take a table for ten, in other words getting ten friends or family members to come at a contribution of €15 each. The host person provides the food, which dosn’t need to be elaborate, just basic food as the whole idea is a good night’s entertainment. There will be music and dancing also. Anyone interested in hosting is asked to contact Helena D’Arcy at 087 2378514 or Helen Harte at 087 2372438 as soon as possible. .

Sponsored Cycle

As the money comes in the wonderful success of the “Cycle to Roscommon” becomes more apparent. There are still a few people who have yet to return sponsorship. Brid Sullivan would like to finalise the accounts on the event so please forward sponsorship by this weekend. We forgot to thank Dessie and Sheila Kiernan for facilitating us with their window for advertising the event. Finally John Darcy has a kit bag, which wasn’t collected following the cycle to Roscommon. Please contact John Darcy or Brid Sullivan.

Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Prior’s. Pota Óir €3,150. Buaiteoir €40 for those present on last Monday night: Michael Quinn. Buidéal uisce beatha ó David McCabe: Aodán Mac Samhráin. €40 an duine, Maura Mulvey, Aughnasheelin, Patsy Creamer, Lahard, Aodhán mac Samhráin, Lahard, Alice McTague, Kiltygerry, Mary Quinn, Ardrum. Uimhreacha: 52061473

Cluichí don Deireadh Seachtaine

Seniors first win in League

Up to Saturday last we had played six league games without a win and we were meeting Carrigallen who had played six games and hadn’t lost. It really was a turning point for Sean O’Heslins to come out of this contest with a win and they really did it in style with their best performance in a long time. At half time we led by 0-5 to 0-1 but it should have been at last three more as we hit three or four bad wides in the last five minutes. Sean Murray got three points, David Duignan got one and Paul Prior pointed a forty-five. The test came when Carrigallen hit the net within minutes of the restart. However we got good points, especially one long range from Paul Prior and a great free from David Duignan. Despite further pointed frees from David Duignan and Paul Prior it was level after fifteen minutes of the second half at 0-9 to 1-6. In the final five minutes we scored 1-2 to Carrigallen’s 0-1. Paul Prior pointed a free to get the lead with about two minutes left. Paul McLoughlin then hit a god point and Wayne McKeon put it beyond Carrigallen’s reach with a fisted goal just on time.

Foireann: Ruairí Ó Suilleabháin, Shane Ferguson, Patrick McLoughlin, Philip Murphy, Wayne McKeon (1-0), Liam Ferguson, Ronan O’Rourke, Adrian Smith, Paul McLoughlin (0-1), Brian Cafferty, Anton Arandelovic, David Duignan (0-3,2f), Paul Prior (0-4,3f), Ryan Gavin, Sean Murray (0-3). Subs: Anthony McTague for B Cafferty, Shane Murphy for R Gavin, James McWeeney for Philip Murphy.

Juniors Lose to Leitrim Gaels

Our Juniors in Division 5 lost to Leitrim Gaels on Friday evening last. At half time it was level at 1-6 apiece. We played well in that half with points in turn from Gordon Hughes, Tommy McCormack, Jason Kellett, a goal from Adrian Murphy followed by points from John Fanning, a particularly good one from Gordon Hughes and a pointed free from Seán McCartin. Leitrim Gaels got an early second half goal and we faded away after that. Declan Murray, Eoin McHugh and Seán McCartin did get points but it ended 2-11 to 0-9 for Leitrim Gaels.

Foireann: Cormac O Suilleabháin, Joe McTague, Gavin Brennan, Francis Dolan, John Fanning, (0-1), Ruairí Ó Suilleabháin, Eoin McHugh (0-1), Conor McTague, Jason Kellett (0-1), Tommy McCormack (0-1), Adrian Murphy (1-0), Gordon Hughes (0-2), Daryl McFarland, Declan Murray (0-1), Seán McCartin (0-2). Subs: Peter Reynolds and Freddie Walsh.

Our under 12 girls had a good win over Annaduff last Thursday, well done girls. The juniors drew with Gortletteragh on Sunday. Next game on Wednesday 7 July at 8.00 against St Mary’s in Carrick. Sean O’Heslins Ladies would like to express sympathy to Carol and the O’Connor family on the death of her grandmother, Sadie O’Connor.

Blazers Basketball club are holding their annual summer camp in Ballinamore Sports Complex for girls aged 7-16 years from Monday 16 August to Friday 20 August. Cost €40. More information from Michelle at 087 9390980 or Emma 086 1650290

Brid Sullivan would like to get all of the remaining sponsorship in as soon as possible. All cyclists who havn’t returned sponsorship are asked to do so by this weekend, if possible.

Comhbhrón

The club extends sympathy to the O’Connor Family, Killaneen on the death Paddy’s mother, Sadie O’Connor, in Moneygall, Co Offaly last weekend. Go ndéana Dia trócaire uirthi.

Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn sa Poor Scholar. Pota Óir €3,100. Buaiteoir €40 for those present on last Monday night: Miley McKeon. Sponsored prize from Frank Flynn: Anthony McTague. €40 an duine, Senan and Michele Harte, Willowfield Rd, Ciara Nangle, Séamus Mac Murchaidh, Liz Gill, Fenagh, Jim Dalton, Uimhreacha: 06471325

Senior League on Saturday against Carrigallen in Park at 7.00. Division 5 on Sunday at 2.30 against Leitrim Gaels in Leitrim

Ballinamore’s under 14 hurlers became the first Leitrim team in the history of Féile na nGael to win their division. That was the amazing outcome of Paddy O’Connor’s charges on their visit to Féile in Clare at the weekend. Never in the 40 years of Féile has any Leitrim team had such a dramatic run of success in the Féile na nGael. The team beat Doora-Barefield from Clare, Kilmayley from Clare, St Felim’s from Cavan and then Ennistymon from Clare in the semi final and Old Christians from Limerick in the Final. Great credit is due to Paddy O’Connor the Manager of the team and his helpers Denis O’Brien, Hugh Murphy and Noel Gilheany. The team in the Final was: Brian Leyden, Philip Dolan, Conor Gilheany, Kevin Mullen, Pearce Dolan, Dean McGovern, Cathal O’Sullivan, Luke Murphy (Capt), Brian Deering, Conor Gaffney, J J McGovern, Donal Feely, Dylan O’Sullivan, Peter Reynolds, Fergal Curran. Subs Niall McGovern, Paddy Connaughton, John McGovern, Darragh McBrien, Aaron McLoughlin and James Hamill. (See pictures of the team under Photos - Hurling/Iomaint)

It was a wonderful occasion as our team of cyclists made the journey to Roscommon on Sunday last. The main body of cyclists started at 8.30 and arrived around 12.30 in Roscommon. The event was a wonderful success financially and a great tribute to all of the cyclists who put in such an effort to collect sponsorship. Thanks also to

Connacht Council and the Gardaí for permission. To all who manned the bucket collection on the day and especially to those who cycled but still gave another two hours standing with a bucket. To Shannonside radio who were very generous with their air time to promote us, to the Leitrim Observer and staff, Church parish newsletter, Leitrim Sports Partnership, Tomas McWeeney, Kilglass Gaels GAA Club, Jim McCausland, Manager of Casey’s Centra Roscommon for accommodating us on a very busy day for him. Thanks also to all of the van and car drivers who accompanied us on the journey. Brid Sullivan put a big effort into organising this event over the past five months to ensure its success.

Three times in the past month we have conceded walk-overs to other clubs. We conceded a senior shield game on 6 June and a Division 3 game last weekend as well as a Division 5 game on 23 May. This all happened in glorious summer weather. Football is all about playing games and there needs to be a serious reason for foregoing any game. Whatever the reasons, it need to be looked at closely, because apart from all other issues it costs the club €100 every time we concede a game apart from the loss of playing time to players.

Sean O’Heslins Ladies

League: Next league game takes place this Sunday 27th June at 12pm in
the Park against Gortletteragh. Support would be appreciated. Training: This Wednesday at 9pm and Friday at 9pm. Church gate collection: Thanks to all those who supported our church-gate collection last weekend.

A very depleted Senior team were well beaten by Mohill on Friday night. It finished 3-7 to 0-5. Foireann: Gavin Brennan, Gordon Hughes, Liam Ferguson, Matthew Murphy, John Fanning, Joe Honeyman, Shane Ferguson, Anton Arandelovic, Brian Cafferty, Anthony McTague, Paul Prior (0-3), Shane Murphy, Shane McWeeney, David Duignan (0-2), James McWeeney. Subs used Donal Leyden, Tommy McCormack, Kevin O’Connor and Declan Murray.

Good to see Philip Farrelly lost no time in getting to play in Chicago. He is now playing with the Padraig Pearse’s club. He arrived there on a Wednesday, trained on a Thursday and played on the Sunday.

Although Leitrim didn’t win on Sunday one of the best performances came from Wayne McKeon in the half-back line. Well done Wayne.

Schools win Shield

Congratulations to the boy’s school on winning the Division 1 Shield Final last week

Comhbhrón

The club extends sympathy to the Banks family, Willowfield Rd and the Smith family High St on the death of Mary Banks in Ballymote. Mary was mother of Alan Banks and Mary Banks Smith. Go ndéana Dia trócaire uirthi.

Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Pat Joes. Pota Óir €3,050. Buaiteoir €40 for those present on last Monday night: Margaret McKeon. Buidéal uisce beatha ó Liam McGirl; Ollie Moran. €40 an duine, Hugh McTague Snr, P J Dolan/John Harte, Hugh McTague Jnr, Paddy Prior, Lahard, Michelle Reynolds (Lotto on Line winner). Uimhreacha: 47536210

Cluichí don Deireadh Seachtaine

Seniors play Shield game against Mohill in the Park on Saturday at 7.00. This is followed by a Div 3 game against Kiltubrid at 8.30. Under 16s play Drumkeerin in Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin on Friday at 7.00

Sunday is the big day for our cyclists as the set off form the Church at 8.30am sharp in the morning for Hyde Park, Roscommon. Brid Sullivan has spent the last five months rounding up the cyclists and encouraging them and many have been seen practicing on the roads to Ballinamore over the past while. Collecting of sponsorship has been going well too. The route will be via Mohill, Rooskey, Scramogue, Ballyleague and on to Roscommon and should take about 4 hours in most cases. See them off on Sunday morning and we hope the sun will shine for our cyclists and for Leitrim.

Seniors beat Eslin in shield

Our seniors had a good win over Eslin in the Shield on Saturday. It finished 2-12 to 1-4. Foireann: Denis Dolan, John Fanning, Paddy McLoughlin, Matthew Murphy, Anthony McTague, Joe Honeyman, Ronan O’Rourke (0-2), Adrian Smith, Paul McLoughlin, David Duignan (0-5), Anton Arandelovic (0-1), Shane Murphy (0-2), Paul Prior (0-1), Ryan Gavin (1-1), Sean Murray (1-0). Subs used Brian Cafferty and James McWeeney.

Our senior, fielding a fairly experimental line-out beat Drumreilly and Fenagh to reach the final of the Aughawillan Tournament on Sunday. They lost to Aughawillan in the final. Comhghairdeas to Aughawillan on their fine new facilities and Míle buíochas for having all of our teams there for the occasion.

Ladies Draw in 9 a side thriller

All the excitement took place in Leitrim Gaels pitch last Saturday with the 9-a-side final between Sean O' Heslins and Manorhamilton ending in a draw after extra-time. Our Ladies got off to a good start with Ciara O'Dowd getting the opening score of the game. It was an exhilarating match with excellent displays of passing and scoring from both teams, and nail-biting excitement as Manorhamilton scored a goal to level the game in the final moments. With the score even at Sean O'Heslins 3-7 to Manorhamilton 2-10, the match went into extra-time. In extra-time it was again our Ladies who opened the scoring, with an excellent point from Deborah Gilheaney, and they remained in the lead at half-time. The Manorhamilton team kept the pressure on and scored another goal in the dying moments of the game to again leave the scoreline level, the match ending with both teams scoring 4-10 a piece. Thanks to all those who came out to support the team, and hopefully there will be an even bigger crowd at the replay to cheer on our girls. The date for the replay is yet to be announced. Training continues Wednesday at 8.30pm and Friday at 9.00pm in the Park.
Team: Carol O' Connor, Kirby Gilgunn, Katie Duignan (0-01), Michelle Fanning, Laura O' Dowd (3-03), Ciara O' Dowd (0-03), Orla McWeeney, Deborah Gilheaney (1-03), Sarah McLouglin, Claire Fanning, Lynda Harte, Niamh Smith, Hillary Quinn, Aisling Flaherty, Paula Kelleher, Áine Martin, Leighanne Gallagher, Maeve Murphy, Kathryn Toolan, Catherine Smith.
Congratulations to U14 Leitrim Ladies: Congratulations to the U14 Leitrim Ladies team who won the All-Ireland B Final on Sunday. Sean O' Heslin’s were proud to be represented on the team by Sarah Beth Reilly and Éilís O'Dowd. Congratulations to all the girls and their management on this brilliant feat.

Best of luck to our under 14 hurlers who are off to Doora Barefield, Co Clare to represent Leitrim at Féile na nGael ag an deireadh seachtaine.

Congratulations to Morgan Quinn who played at full-forward for Leitrim Hurlers on Sunday when the had a second win in the Lory Meagher cup against Cavan

Since I moved to Qatar last may I've been to three tournaments with the Qatar GAA team Oryx na hÉireann. First up was the Asian Gaelic Games (9 a side tournament) in Bangkok in October where we had two teams. Unfortunately the A & B (I was playing for the B team) teams didn’t fair that well as we both crashed out after the group stages in A & B leagues.

Next up was Bahrain Gaelic Games (9 a side tournament) in November where again we had two teams and two women’s teams as well. The A team made to the semi final of the A league but were knocked out by Dubai. The B team (whom I was playing with) made it to the final of the B league but we were defeated by my old team and the hosts the Arabian Celts.

The last tournament of the season was the Dubai Gulf Gaelic Games in February where we only had one team attending, we were affected by a mass exodus after Christmas. I was playing in goal for the A team where we were very much under rated by the other teams and ran out easy winners in all our games up to the final. We met Dubai in the final and the game was a well-fought close encounter but we won the tournament by a point with the last kick of the game. We've had a good season but training starts back in July when we'll be training in 40 degrees "at night" preparing for the Asian Gaelic Games in Hong Kong in September. Hope all is well at home and the club is doing well.

Philip Farrelly didnt lose any time in getting to play in Chicago. He arrived there on a Wednesday, trained on the Thursday and played hid first game on Sunday. Well done Philip.

U-12 Football

Our U-12 footballers have a blitz this Wednesday evening away to Annaduff at 7pm.

We have already played Fenagh and Allen Gaels over the last couple of weeks and we played some excellent football on both occasions.

We were also involved in a tournament hosted by the St Mary’s club in Sligo town for the Paddy Clifford cup on Sat. 5^th June. Many thanks to St Mary’s for the invitation. We played 3 group games losing narrowly to Tubbercurry of Sligo and Salthill/Knocknacarra and beating Enniskillen Gaels. The competition was won by Castlebar Mitchell’s who beat Salthill in the final. The squad of players on duty on the day were Darragh Murphy, Adam Goldrick, Niall McGovern, Kevin Mullen, Darragh Reynolds, James Hamill, Darren Maxwell, Christopher Maguire, Barry McGovern, Damian Creaven, Jamie Sweeney, John Conway, Sarunas Gaidelions, Conor McGrath, Cathal McHugh, Stephen Flynn, Emma McGovern, Jack Gallogly.

Plunkett Cup

On last Saturday we played Aughawillan in the annual Plunkett Cup which we won. Our team was captained by Cait Connaughton who is a grand niece of Micheál Plunkett after whom the cup is named. Panel on duty last Sat was Cait Connaughton, Darragh Murphy, Adam Goldrick, Niall McGovern, Kevin Mullen, Darragh Reynolds, James Hamill, Darren Maxwell, Mark Maguire, Christopher Maguire, Barry McGovern, Damian Creaven, Jamie Sweeney, John Conway, Sarunas Gaidelions, Conor McGrath, Cathal McHugh, Stephen Flynn, Emma McGovern, Jack Gallogly.

Tickets for the Match

Tickets for Sunday’s game will be on sale in the clubrooms on Thursday from 7-8pm. Those who have ordered tickets please collect them then. Tickets will also be available from Super Valu on Wednesday from 4.30 to 7.30

Limited number of club jackets on sale on Thursday as well. Place you order for club Hoodies and t-shirts with Patsy Connaughton.

Pósadh

Best wishes to Raymond Smith and Sarah Lynch who are getting married on Inisboffin on Friday. Sarah is from Thomastown, Co Kilkenny

Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i McGirls. Pota Óir €3,000. Buaiteoir €40 for those present on last Monday night: Séamus Mac Murchaidh. Buidéal uisce beatha ó Ossie Costello; Thomas Prior, Lisculfee. €40 an duine, Aodán Mac Samhráin, Lahard, Margaret Cassidy, Lahard, Martin Dowd, Sallyfield, Séamus Mac Murchaidh, Gary Donohoe. Uimhreacha: 53746021

Seniors play shield game against Eslin in the Park on Saturday at 7.00. Seniors play in Aughawillan tournament on Sunday starting at 12.00pm

It promises to be one of the biggest events of the year for us as close on 50 people will head off at 8.30 on Sunday week for Roscommon. The participants have been waiting and preparing for the event for some months now and it could be a memorable occasion in more ways than one as Leitrim attempt to beat Roscommon and reach the Connacht Final. All of the participants are busy collecting money but if you havn’t been approached by any of them there are sponsorship cards in Kavanagh’s, Priors, Scollan’s Butchers and Murphy’s. We would like to thank all of the people who have agreed to participate in this event and, with huge debt on the Park, we would urge everyone to sponsor our cyclists. There will be a Parish cycle on Sunday next starting at 5.00pm from the Community Centre as a practice run.

Big Weekend for Aughawillan

Aughawillan have a big weekend coming up with the opening of their new Clubrooms and activities on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Aughawillan have completed wonderful new facilities at their grounds and many people from Ballinamore will be heading that way at the weekend. Our seniors will be taking part in a six club tournament on Sunday starting at 12.00pm. This will be a very interesting event with Aughawillan, Aughnasheelin, Aughavas, Drumreilly and Fenagh taking part. Our under 12s will be taking part in the annual Plunkett Cup tournament on Saturday and our under 10s will be playing there also. Aughawillan have produced a book to celebrate the occasion and this will be launched by Tommy Moran in the Ballymac Inn on Saturday night at 10.00. Comhghaireas do Achadh an Mhuilinn and we hope to see a big Ballinamore crowd there at the weekend.

Congratulations to Martha Gilheaney who will represent Leitrim at the Rose of Tralee this year. Martha took part in Scór for Seán O’Heslins in Rince Foirne and won a county title with the club in Scór na nÓg in 2001.

Juniors Lose to Annaduff

We lost the Division 3 game to Annaduff on Monday evening. We had a terrible bad start and were 2-4 to nil down within ten minutes. We settled a bit then and it was 2-5 to 0-5 at half time. We didn’t do any better in the second half and it finished 2-12 to 0-8 for Annaduff.

Foireann: Denis Dolan, Kevin O’Connor, Gavin Brennan, Gordon Hughes, John Fanning, Ronan O’Rourke, Philip Murphy, Adrian Smith, Brian Cafferty (0-1), James McWeeney (0-1), Paul Prior (0-1f), Shane Murphy (0-1), Shane McWeeney (0-2f), Ryan Gavin (0-2), Tommy McCormack. Subs used: Joe McTague and Andrew Burns.

Junior B team lose to Kiltubrid

We didn’t win this game but it was great to see a good turn out after conceding last week’s fixture. It is all about playing football and well done to the panel of 19 present. Tommy McCormack was in good scoring form as was Ryan Gavin and it finished close enough at 2-10 to 1-9 for Kiltubrid.

Foireann: Peter Reynolds (0-1), Joe McTague, Gavin Brennan (0-1), John Fanning, Gordon Hughes, Ruairí Ó Suilleabháin (0-1), Cyril Smith, Jason Kellett, Joe Murphy, Stephen McTague, Adrian Murphy, Andrew Burns, Tommy McCormack (0-4), Ryan Gavin (1-2), Seán McCartin. Subs: Peter Dolan, Daryl McFarland, Freddie Walsh, Francis Dolan.

Sean O'Heslins Ladies - 9-a-side Final

Our Ladies have reached the Final of the 9-a-side league which takes place this Saturday, 12th June, at 5pm in Leitrim Gaels pitch (Leitrim Village). They have had an impressive run in this league so far and now face Manorhamilton in the final. Please come along on the day and show your support for the Ladies team.

Training this week Wednesday at 8.30pm and Friday (time yet to be confirmed) in the Park.

The players and management would like to wish all the girls who are taking part in the Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate exams the best of luck. A particular mention to the Leaving Certificate girls: Ciara O'Dowd, Kathryn Toolan, Gillian Leyden, Ciara Martin and Róisín McTague.

Congratulations to Morgan Quinn who played at full-forward for Leitrim Hurlers on Sunday when the had a very significant win in the Lory Meagher cup against South Down. On Monday next

Paudie Butler, the National Coaching Development officer, will conduct a training session with the County Under 14 Development squad at 7.00 . Any adult with an interest in hurling is invited to come and see this session.

Best wishes to Philip Farrelly jnr who heads for Chicago this week. We hope he will be back to play in the Co Final in September ! Good wishes also to all of our players who will be doing exams this week. Go n-éirí libh go léir

Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Lawrences. Pota Óir €2,950. Buaiteoir €40 for those present on last Monday night: Brid Sullivan. €20 ó Jackie: Christopher McNiffe. €40 an duine, David Spellman, Drumshanbo, Dermot O`Reilly c/o Bobby Joe’s, Geraldine Deane, Viking, Aughawillan, Paddy O’Connor, John Harte. Uimhreacha: 21567403

Division 5 game on Friday in the Park against Kiltubrid at 8.15. Senior Shield on Sunday in Manorhamilton at 3.00. Division 3 game against Annaduff on Monday in Annaduff at 2.00

Cycling to Roscommon – Three weeks to go

Hopes that London might leave us with a shorter cycle didn’t come to pass, but really, we have been geared all along to cycle to Roscommon on 20 June, and that is the way it will be. Only three weeks to go now, so we urge all our participants to work hard on the sponsorship and keep up the cycling practice.

Juniors lose to Mohill

Our Juniors in Division 3 were our most successful adult team this year so far, but it all went wrong on Sunday as we lost to Mohill by 2-13 to 0-6. We missed a lot of chances early on but it was still only 0-7 to 0-4 to Mohill at half time. Two quick goals to Mohill finished it in the second half.

Foireann: Denis Dolan, John Fanning, Joe Honeyman, Gavin Brennan, Kevin O’Connor, Philip Murphy, Ronan O’Rourke (0-1), Paul Prior, Brian Cafferty (0-1), Shane Murphy, Brian Beirne (0-1), Shane McWeeney, Andrew Burns (0-1), Ryan Gavin (0-2), Tommy McCormack. Subs used: Eoin McHugh, Cormac Ó Suilleabháin, Stephen McTague.

Unfortunatly we had to concede our Division 5 game to Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher on Sunday due to lack of numbers, or to a great extent lack of any response from players. The numbers turning out for both junior teams has been good this year, but we get let down once or twice every year. Fortunately the game was called off in time to save the oppostition travelling.

Sean O'Heslins Junior Ladies

The Ladies had another impressive win last Sunday, beating Aughnasheelin in the 9-a-side League on a scoreline of 9-11 to 1-05, putting them into the 9-a-side league final against Manorhamilton. Although the girls got off to a nervous start and took a while to settle into the game they proved to be the dominant team on the day. The scoring opened with an excellent point from Orla McWeeney, followed with a point from Laura O'Dowd and a goal from Ciara O' Dowd. It was an excellent display in all areas of the field, and the whole team got a run out. Congratulations to Hillary Quinn who made her début on the team, big things are expected of her in the coming months!

Team: Carol O' Connor, Kirby Gilgunn (0-1), Katie Duignan (0-1), Michelle Fanning, Laura O' Dowd (3-2), Ciara O' Dowd (1-1), Orla McWeeney (0-1), Deborah Gilheaney (1-1), Sarah McLoughlin (3-1), Claire Fanning, Lynda Harte, Aoife Smith, Niamh Smith (0-2), Ciara McTague, Hillary Quinn, Aisling Flaherty, Paula Kelleher, Aine Martin.

Thanks to all those who came out to support the Ladies, your support was greatly appreciated and hopefully there will be as big a turnout to cheer the girls on in the final against Manorhamilton in two weeks time.

The team and management would like to wish Aoife Smith, Aisling Duignan, and Maeve Murphy the best of luck as they all head off on their travels next week. The good news is that they will all be back for in time for the Championship in September! Best of luck girls. Best of luck also to some of our girls who are running the mini-marathon at the weekend.

Under 14 Hurling

We played Gortletteragh on Saturday, 22^nd May in lovely sunshine in Gortletteragh. We had a number of players with injuries and had only the very bones in relation to numbers. After a great struggle in which Gortletteragh were in front on a number of occasions, we won by a few points in the final stages. This was a very good game and both teams thoroughly enjoyed the game. The team was: Mark Plunkett, Philip Dolan, Luke Murphy, Conor Gilheaney, Cathal O’Sullivan, John McGovern, Dean McGovern, Donal Feely, Brian Leyden, John Joe Mc Govern, Peter Reynolds, Fergal Curran, Kevin Mullen

Under 16s Lose to Glencar/Manorhamilton

In this fourth round League match against Manorhamilton, Ballinamore failed to get a grip on the game at anytime throughout the hour despite trying hard. Conor Moran did well at corner back with his good positional sense. Mark McGrory scored a peach of a goal in the first half. At half time it was 2-5 to 1-5 for Manorhamilton. The Manorhamilton boys dominated the second half to leave the final score Manorhamilton 5-11 Ballinamore 1-7.

Foireann: Fergal Curran, Conor Moran, Anthony Maguire, Brian Leyden, Keelan McHugh, Kevin Banks, Cian Reynolds, Mark McGrory (1-0), Peter Reynolds, Nathán Gallagher (0-1), Jack Cullen, Dean McGovern (0-1), Luke Murphy, Cian McCaffrey (0-5), Billy Williams. Subs: Paddy Connaughton, Brian Banks, Conor Maxwell, Colm O’Reilly, Gerard Curran, Jack Bagge, Oisín McCaffrey and Evan Moran King.

Comhbhrón

Sympathy is extended to the McGourty Family, Church St on the death of Paddy’s mother in Drumshanbo recently. Go ndéana Dia trócaire uirthi.

Bás Christy McCaffrey

The death occurred today of Christy McCaffrey who was a member of our 1956 Senior Championship winning team. Christy was a native of Mohill but came to work in O’Connell’s Garage, High St in the mid 1950s and threw in his lot with Ballinamore. He played in the backs for most of the championship but was placed at right half forward for the final and contributed greatly to their victory over Melvin Gaels in the replayed final. Christy attended the 50 anniversary celebrations four years ago of that famous success and, when interviewed by Tommy Moran on the night, he proudly took the 1956 medal from his pocket: it was still a wonderful memory for him 50 years later. Solas síoraí ar a anam uasal.

Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Jackie’s. Pota Óir €2,900. Buaiteoir €40 for those present on last Monday night: Philip Farrelly. €20 an duine ó Terry Shortt: Josie Cryan, Kiltymooden agus Martina Farry, Lahard. €40 an duine, Lucy Dolan, Callowhill, Lorna Spellman, Drumshanbo, Mary Owens, Aughavas, Garret Moran, Stradermot, Martina Farry, Lahard. Uimhreacha: 56137204

Under 16s play Glencar/Manorhamilton this Wednesday in Manorhamilton at 7.00. Under 12 Blitz also on Wednesday at 7.00. Division 3 game against Mohill on Saturday in Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin at 7.00. Division 5 game on Sunday at 2.30 against Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher in Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin.

Our seniors lost to Bornacoola on Saturday in the Shield. We were short a number of players and it finished 1-13 to 0-4. Foireann: Denis Dolan, Gordon Hughes, Patrick McLoughlin, Liam Ferguson, Anthony McTague, Shane Ferguson, Shane Murphy. Adrian Smith, Paul McLoughlin, Shane McWeeney, David Duignan, Ronan O’Rourke, Tommy McCormack, Ryan Gavin, Brian Cafferty. Subs used: Seán McCartin and Philip Farrelly

If wides counted for anything we would have won this game well. Our shooting in the first half was especially bad. Still we led at half time by 0-5 to 0-4 with points from Tommy McCormack, Michael Costello (two), Declan Murray and Ryan Gavin. It was as bad in the second half and we just got three points from Sean McCartin (free), John Fanning and Ryan Gavin. Drumreilly seldom attacked but they managed to get two goals, the second being the killer blow with minutes left. It ended 2-4 to 0-8. It was great to see Declan Murray back playing his first game in 9 years. He got on the score sheet too. Fáilte ar ais Déaglán.

Foireann: Adrian Murphy, Joe McTague, Joe Honeyman, John Fanning (0-1), Eoin McHugh, Gavin Brennan, Freddie Walsh, Jason Kellett, Joe Murphy, Tommy McCormack (0-1), Diarmuid Keegan, Michael Costello (0-2), Seán McCartin (0-1), Ryan Gavin (0-2), Declan Murray (0-1). Subs used: Cyril Smith, Peter Reynolds, Daryl McFarland, Stephen McTague

Club members have been calling to households around the town asking them to do the Lotto each week. Many thanks to all of those who have agreed to help us by doing the lotto regularly. Houses in the remaining club areas will be visited shortly.

Under 16s lose narrowly to Carrigallen and Allen Gaels

For three games in succession our Under 16s have been leading at half-time but lost narrowly in the end. The lads played Carrigallen in a game of two halves, the first one dominated by Ballinamore who led by eight points at the breá, with goals from Nathan Gallagher and Luke Murphy. Carrigallen start4d to dominate the game and went ahead near the end. The boys never gave up and were rewarded with a Donal Feely goal at full-time. Score at the end Carrigallen 3-7 Ballinamore 3-5. The played Allen Gaels at home on Friday evening and played well in the first half leading by two points at the interval helped by goals from Cian McCaffrey and Jack Cullen. Drumshanbo then hit a purple patch scoring five goals in the second half. The boys fought back with a goal from Mark McGrory and points from Jack Cullen to leave the final score Allen Gaels 7-7 Ballinamore 3-12.

Foireann: Fergal Curran, Conor Moran, Anthony Maguire, Brian Leyden, Keelan McHugh, Kevin Banks, Cian Reynolds, Mark McGrory (capt), Peter Reynolds, Donal Feely, Jack Cullen, Dean McGovern, Luke Murphy, Jack Bagge, Cian McCaffrey. Subs: Nathan Gallagher, Colm O’Reilly Paddy Connaughton, Brian Banks, Conor Maxwell, Billy Williams, Evan Moran King.

Cycling and Sponsorship

Four weeks to go to our cycle to Roscommon. Remember the sponsorship must be returned by June 13^th. Safe cycling, and don’t forget to work on sponsorship

Sean O' Heslin Ladies

The Ladies team have had two very successful weekends in a row. They beat Annaduff in the 9-a-side league on the 16th of May on a scoreline of 5-10 to 1-4.

Last Sunday they gained a very convincing win over Ballinaglera on a scoreline of 10-15 to 4-4. It was an excellent display of shooting and passing, with both teams putting in a huge effort despite the sweltering heat. Team: Carol O' Connor, Kirby Gilgunn, Katie Duignan, Emma O' Dell, Ciara O' Dowd, Orla McWeeney, Deborah Gilheaney, Sarah McLoughlin, Michelle Fanning, Laura O' Dowd, Claire Fanning, Lynda Harte, Niamh Smith, Ciara McTague, Aisling Flaherty, Áine Martin, Paula Kelleher, Hillary Quinn, Aoife Smith.

Training continues Wednesday 7pm and Friday (time yet to be confirmed) in the Park.

Next match this Sunday, 30th May, in Aughnasheelin at 12pm vs Aughnasheelin, support would be greatly appreciated.

The under 14 girls had a good win over Mohill last wednesday evening in the park. It was a game that could of went either way. The sean O'heslins girls started of well with some great ball work & scoring. This was only the second game for the girls so far. We have now won 1 & lost 1 with still have 2 games remaining to be played.

Phone Found

Anyone who lost a phone in the park can you please contact Aisling Flaherty 0871364541

Blood Bank

Comhghairdeas

Congratulations to Francis Milton and Majella Roe from the good hurling territory of Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny who got engaged recently .

Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn sa Heritage Bar. Pota Óir €2,850. Winner of €40 for those present on the night: Gene Moran. Buidéal Vodka sponsored by Freddie Walsh: Paddy O’Connor. €40 an duine, Terence Boyle, Aughnasheelin, Killian Maguire, Drumreilly, Phil Appleby (Lotto on line entry), Martina Farry, Lahard, James Donohoe c/o Christopher McNiffe. Uimhreacha: 16073245

U16s play Allen Gaels in Park Friday 21^st at 7pm. Senior Shield game on Sat 22 in Bornacoola at 7pm. Sunday 23^rd Div 5 team play Drumreilly at 2.30pm in Drumreilly

Good Victory for Juniors in Division 3

Our Junior A team are certainly hitting the high spots this year. Before Saturday last they had won three, and lost two narrowly, but the task of facing Fenagh’s first team, who were unbeaten in the League so far, looked maybe a step too far. In the first quarter we were up against it as Fenagh went into a 1-5 to 0-2 lead. Then we got good points from James McWeeney, Brian Cafferty and a magnificent one from Philip Murphy who sidestepped his way three quarters of the field before pointing. It was 1-5 to 0-5 in Fenagh’s favour at half time. Our second half performance was the best this year form any of our adult teams. Paul Prior pointed a free and then scored a great one from play. Shane Murphy and James McWeeney both got great long-distance points to level it. Fenagh went a point up again and with only five minutes left it looked likely the might hold on. Then Paul Prior pounced on a ball ten yards out and finished brilliantly. Two points up and Fenagh were shocked. Would they come back? No, the final minutes belonged to Ronan O’Rourke who had just come on a few minutes earlier. He really was a super sub as he started with a magnificent point against the side wind. He got two more good ones and Paul Prior pointed a free. So it was Ballinamore who ran out clear winners by 1-13 to 1-8

Foireann: Denis Dolan, Gordon Hughes, Joe Honeyman, John Fanning, John McWeeney, Ryan Gavin, Philip Murphy (0-1), Adrian Smith, Brian Beirne, Brian Cafferty (0-1), Paul Prior (1-4, 3f), Shane McWeeney, Shane Murphy (0-2), Stephen Beirne, James McWeeney (0-2). Subs Ronan O’Rourke (0-3) for S Beirne, Kevin O’Connor for J Fanning.

We played Annaduff away in the opening game of the 15 a side League.. Ballinamore, playing with the wind, had scored 1-8 by half-time while Annaduff had yet to raise a flag. We started the second half brightly with goals from Colm O’Reilly and Jack Bagge but that was as good as it got. Despite the boys’ best efforts, Annaduff began to catch up and with five minutes to go drew level. Annaduff then scored 1-3 before the final whistle. It finished Annaduff 5-8 Ballinamore Sean O’Heslins 3-8

Foireann: Fergal Curran, Conor Moran, Anthony Maguire, Brian Leyden, Keelan McHugh, Kevin Banks, Cian Reynolds, Mark McGrory (capt) (0-2), Jack Cullen (1-4), Donal Feely, Luke Murphy (0-1), Dean McGovern, Jack Bagge (1-1), Peter Reynolds, Colm O’Reilly (1-0) Subs: Paddy Connaughton, Gerard Curran, Brian Banks, Conor Maxwell.

Cycling and Sponsorship

Five weeks to go to our cycle to Roscommon. Remember the sponsorship must be returned by June 13^th. Safe cycling, and don’t forget to work on sponsorship

One other person who gave sponsorship for our Celebrity Jigs and Reels was John McCartin, Newtowngore. Buíochas John.

Ladies News

Under 12 training in the park Thursday @ 5.30pm to 6.30pm. New members always welcome. Membership fee €10.00 per player. For more information can contact Aisling Flaherty 0871364541 or aflahertygaa@hotmail.com

Comhbhrón

Sympathy is extended to the Sweeney Family, Tullyoscar on the death of Frank Sweeney. Buddy Kiernan, who died last week, grew up in Ballinamore and played football for Seán O’Heslins. Go ndéana Dia trócaire orthu.

Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn sa Commercial Hotel. Pota Óir €2,800. Winner of €40 for those present on the night: Margaret McKeon. Buidéal Uisce Beatha sponsored by Bobby Jo’s: Brendan Burns. €40 an duine, Karen O Reilly, Doreen Flanagan, Angela Flanagan Church St, Mary Banks Smith, M Freehill. Uimhreacha: 21754630.

Pride of place this week must go to our Under 14s who captured the under 14 League title with an absolutely incredible performance in the final in Páirc Seán on Sunday evening last. This was one of the best performances by a Ballinamore team in any grade in a long time. When you consider that Mohill beat us in last year’s under 12 final and won well, and that team made up the bulk of our under 14s this year it was a credit to the players and also to the mentors Patrick McKiernan (Manager) and his assistants: Patsy Connaughton, Colm O`Reilly, Hugh Murphy and Frances Maguire.

We had a blistering start with points from Kevin Mullins, Luke Murphy then a great goal from Luke Murphy and a point from Luke to leave us 1-3 to nil up before Mohill knew what hit them. Mohill got two points back, but Peter Reynolds and Oisín McCaffrey pointed. Two more from Mohill but we got four more from Oisín McCaffrey, Peter Reynolds and two from Paddy Connaughton to put us 1-9 to 0-5 up at half time. It was a good lead but was it enough? Peter Reynolds got a lucky enough goal after half time, Luke Murphy got a point but the score that really finished it was a penalty from Paddy Connaughton. After that it was all over. There were wonderful scenes of jubilation as Ballinamore took the Division 1 League for the second year in succession, but much more convincingly this year. The usual tour of the town was completed as Ballinamore achieved a famous victory. The trophy was presented to captain Dean McGovern, by his uncle, as it happened, Terence Boyle on behalf of Coiste na nÓg. Compliments to Mohill who played a very sporting game.

Foireann: Fergal Curran, Mark O'Reilly, Brian Leyden, Adam Goldrick, Barry McGovern, Niall McGovern (0-1), James Hamill, Dean McGovern (0-1), Peter Reynolds (2-2), Kevin Mullins (0-1), Paddy Connaughton (1-3), Oisín McCaffrey (0-2), Daire Murphy, Luke Murphy (2-3), Conor Maxwell, Subs: Donal Feely for C Maxwell, Conor Maxwell for D Murphy, Darren Maxwell for O McCaffrey, Daragh Reynolds for K Mullins and D Murphy for A Goldrick.

Under 16s play Annaduff in Annaduff on Friday at 7.00. Division 3 League against St Caillin’s in Fenagh on Saturday at 7.00

Our Celebrity Jigs and Reels provided a great night’s entertainment on Friday night in the Commercial Hotel. Thanks to the great crowd who attended. The participants who really kept everyone entertained were: Ross Dooner, Philip McHugh, Sarah McLoughlin, Philip Farrelly Jnr, Jerome Quinn, Betty Doonan, Chef Gallogly, Maura Mulvey, Michael Quinn, Orla McWeeney, Gordon Hughes, Sinead Earley, Conor Harte, Karina McHugh, Gavin Brennan, Sarah Sweeney, Joe McGivern, Mary Cassidy, Daryl McFarland, and Finbar Smith. The tutors were: Karina McHugh, Sarah Sweeney, Sinead Earley, Orla McWeeney and Orla Murphy. Thanks also to Drumreilly Novelty Act group, to Brendan Brennan who provided the music and Josie Creamer for sound and to Tommy Moran, the excellent Fear a tí. Our Moltóirí were Joey Smith, Orla Murphy and John O’Connell. The audience judged that Michael Quinn, tutored by Orla McWeeney was the winner on the night. Míle buíochas to the main organiser of the event, Ruairí Ó Suilleabháin. Thanks to the following sponsors of lucky dip prizes, McDevitts Pharmacy High Street, K & M Cleaners, Scollan’s Butchers, S & B Ni Shúilleabháin, Pat Joe Reynolds Hardware, Commercial Hotel, Bewleys Ltd and Lakeland Diaries. Also Ciarán and Kathy Smyth who sponsored the winner’s prize. The DVD of the night can be got from Seán O Suilleabháin at €10 each (See photographs of the night under Pictures - New Pictures)

Our first Lá na gClub was held in Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin on Sunday. There were a variety of events, which were enjoyed by one and all.

Sean O'Heslins Junior Ladies

The Ladies play their first match in the 9-a-side league this Sunday against Annaduff at 12noon in the park. Training continues Wednesday at 7pm and Friday (time to be confirmed). Thanks to all those who supported the bag pack in Super Valu last weekend, your support was greatly appreciated. The team and management would like to congratulate Leighanne and Deaglan on the birth of baby Tori, another star forward to look out for on the Ladies team in the future! Congratulations also to Kate Mc Teague who celebrated her 21st at the weekend. Good luck to all the College girls doing exams at the moment.

Under 10 Girls

Any under 12 girls who which to play with the Sean O’Heslins underage team for the coming season, are asked to please come along Wednesday evening between 5.45pm & 6.45pm to give there name & date of birth as well as €10 membership fee if not already done. If you can't make it on the Wednesday can you please contact Aisling Flaherty on 0871364541 or by e-mail aflahertygaa@hotmail.com. All under 12 girls names & date of births must be given by Thursday

It looked at half time as if we could win this game, with the scores at 0-5 each and the sun and wind behind us for the second half. However, it didn’t work to plan although if James McWeeney’s shot didn’t come off the crossbar and Wayne McKeon’s free didn’t hit the upright, the result might have been different. Add in too some exceptional points from Aughawillan and you have the cause of our demise in this game. Pointed frees from Paul Prior (2) and one from David Duignan kept us there in the first quarter and two from play by Paul Prior and Wayne McKeon left it level at half time. We really played badly in the third quarter and were five points down at one stage. Paul Prior pointed two frees and Wayne McKeon got a point but there was still five in it when we got a penalty. Wayne McKeon finished well to the net but time was almost up and it finished 0-13 to 1-8.

Foireann: Philip Farrelly, Shane Ferguson, Patrick McLoughlin, Matthew Murphy, Jim McTague, Liam Ferguson, Philip Murphy, Adrian Smith, Paul McLoughlin, Anthony McTague, Wayne McKeon (1-2), Shane Murphy, Sean Murray, David Duignan (0-1f), Paul Prior (0-5,4f). Subs James McWeeney for J McTague, Ronan O’Rourke for S Murphy

Six weeks to go to our cycle to Roscommon. Remember the sponsorship must be returned by June 13^th. Safe cycling, and don’t forget to work on sponsorship

Comhbhrón

Sympathy is extended to the Duignan family, Main St on the death of Éamon Duignan last week. Go ndéana Dia trócaire air.

Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Bobby Joe’s Pota Óir €2,750. Winner of €40 for those present on the night: Aidan McGovern. Buidéal Vodka sponsored Ciaran and Cathy Smyth: Séamus Mac Murchaidh. €40 an duine, Alan Gallagher Church St, Ray McCaffrey, Bawnboy, Paddy O’Connor, Killaneen, Peter Martin, Lahard, Rosaleen Donohoe, Boxmore. Uimhreacha: 76514302

We play Aughawillan in the Senior League on Saturday at 7.00 in Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin. Under 14 League Final may be on Sunday, check fixtures.

Our Celebrity Jigs and Reels takes place on this Friday night in the Commercial Hotel. “Hours” of practice have gone into making “dancers” of some of the participants. There are participants with All Irelands for acting like Ross Dooner, or Sarah McLoughlin for Ladies Football, but can they dance? Sin í an cheist? How will Jerome Quinn do for Aughawillan or Betty Doonan for Fenagh, or Chef Gallogly, yes he can cook, but can he dance for Drumreilly. Maura Mulvey danced for Aughnasheelin but can she dance with the likes of Mixer Quinn, Gordon Hughes (yes the Councillor!!) or Philip McHugh (another arm of the Council!!) Add in hopefuls like Conor Harte, Joe McGivern, Wayne McKeon, Daryl McFarland, Philip Farrelly jnr, Brid McGovern and Colm Brennan. It all starts at 9.30 to allow some of them to go to bed early after their exertions. See you all there.

Lá na gClub takes place on Sunday next and there will be an afternoon of entertainment in the Park for boys and girls from the under 8s to the under 16s. It will all start at 2.00pm. The afternoon will include Fun games, football and hurling for both boys and girls. There will be penalty shoot-outs, Poc fada and other skills events. There will also be a talk for all age groups on the great history of the club, in the clubhouse during the afternoon. Everyone from under 8 to under 16 will be catered for. Of course the parents and supporters are welcome also.

One point is better than none, but it could easily have been two. At half time we led by 0-6 to 0-4 and with five minutes left we were still two up. However, Drumreilly got the final two points and levelled it well into extra time. Final score 0-11 each.

Foireann: Philip Farrelly, Shane Ferguson, Patrick McLoughlin, Matthew Murphy, Jim McTague, Liam Ferguson, Philip Murphy, Paul McLoughlin, Adrian Smith (0-1), Wayne McKeon (0-1), Anton Arandelovic (0-1), Shane Murphy, Paul Prior (0-4), David Duignan (0-2), Sean Murray (0-1). Subs Brian Cafferty for A Arandelovic, Anthony McTague (0-1) for S Murphy.

Our minors put in a great performance in the Minor League 13 a side final in Fenagh on Friday. It was a great game throughout with Carrigallen holding the lead for all but the first five minutes. However, the Ballinamore lads never gave up even when they were 2-5 to 0-3 behind at one stage in the first half. A punched goal from Shane Moran brought us back into the game and at half time it was 2-6 to 1-5. It must be said that we had eight wides to Carrigallen’s three in the first half and we could have been closer. Goals from Andrew Burns and Mark McGrory after the break brought us within a point at 3-7 to 3-6, but that was as close as it got. It finished 3-11 to 3-8. Overall, all of our players put everything into it and the fact that we had double the wides of Carrigallen would suggest that we could have been closer. However you would have to single out one player, Conor McTague, who gave an outstanding performance at midfield. It was as good as you would see anywhere.

Foireann: Kevin Banks, Cyril Smith, John Fanning, Eoin McHugh, Matthew Murphy, Jack Cullen, Conor McTague, Brian Beirne (0-4), Andrew Burns (1-0), Stephen McTague (0-1), Mark McGrory (1-1), Shane Moran (1-2), Dean Creaven. Subs: Anthony Maguire for D Creaven, David McLoughlin for M Murphy

We had been doing very well in Division 3 with three wins out of four, but we lost to Bornacoola on Sunday in a game we looked like winning for a long time. At half time it was level, 0-5 each, with Paul Prior getting four points, three from frees and Adrian Gallogly getting the other one. However Bornacoola get two second half goals and while we tried hard we just could not get the goal we needed. Brian Beirne, Adrian Gallogly and Paul Prior (2) got points. Then the game was held up for a long time when Joey Honeyman got injured. Fortunately, it wasn’t as serious as it looked at first. When the game resumed we got two points in the final minutes to leave it 2-9 to 0-11. We hope Joey has fully recovered by now.

Foireann: Denis Dolan, Gordon Hughes, Joe Honeyman, Eoin McHugh, Joe McTague, Ryan Gavin, Philip Murphy, Brian Beirne (0-1), Adrian Smith, Ronan O’Rourke (0-1), Paul Prior (0-6, 4f), Shane Murphy, Tommy McCormack, Adrian Gallogly (0-2), Shane McWeeney. Subs: Diarmuid Keegan (0-1) for R Gavin, Cormac Ó Suilleabháin for Shane Murphy, Stephen Beirne for S McWeeney, Andrew Burns for T McCormack, Gavin Brennan for J Honeyman.

Our Under 14s had a good win over Annaduff in the Division 1 League semi-final on Thursday last. They led by 1-7 to 0-2 at half time and it finished 3-20 to 1-6. Peter Reynolds was on top scoring form and scored 1-10. A speedy recovery to Donal Feely who got injured during the game. The final, against Mohill may take place this weekend but watch fixtures for details.

Foireann: Fergal Curran, Adam Goldrick, Brian Leyden, Mark O'Reilly, Barry McGovern, Niall McGovern, James Hamill, Dean McGovern, Donal Feely, Paddy Connaughton, Luke Murphy, Oisín McCaffrey, Kevin Mullins, Peter Reynolds, Conor Maxwell, Subs: Darragh Murphy, Darren Maxwell.

Under 14 Hurlers win Feile na nGael

Our under 14 hurlers are heading to Feile na nGael in Clare in June after a great performance in the County Féile Final on Monday last. They beat Glencar/Manorhamilton by 4-5 to 1-2. We have a great record in Feile this past decade, qualifying for Féile in 1999, 2000, 2003, 2005 and 2008. Feile takes place in mid June and the hurlers would welcome sponsorship

Foireann: Brian Leyden, James Hamill, Conor Gilheany, Fergal Curran, Pearse Dolan, Dean McGovern, Cathal O’Sullivan, Luke Murphy (Capt), Brian Deering, Dylan O’Sullivan, Peter Reynolds, J J McGovern, Paddy Connaughton, John McGovern, Aaron McLoughlin, Subs used: Niall McGovern, Conor Gaffney, Mark O’Reilly, Kevin Mullen, Darragh Murphy. Other subs: Mark Plunkett, Philip Dolan, Donal Feely,

Cycle to Roscommon

Seven weeks to go to our cycle to Roscommon. Two messages to our 50 cyclists. Keep doing a bit of cycling, and don’t forget to work on sponsorship

Senior Hurling – Where are our Hurlers?

Senior Hurling for Ballinamore usually means one game in the Championship. How often have we heard our senior hurlers saying, why can’t we have games earlier in the year, to give us some practice? Well, Paddy O’Connor went to great trouble to get a senior league going and the first game was organised for last Monday against Gortletteragh. A beautiful day and John Gilhooly had his team organised and ready in Gortletteragh. Paddy O’Connor texted 28 players and what response did he get? Most players never even responded. At 3.00 when it was time to go he had about half a dozen players. This simply isn’t good enough. It is most disappointing for people like Paddy O’Connor who put so much into organising hurling and here we have a fine day on a bank holiday weekend, and where are our hurlers? Yes, where were they? And what are phones for? At least players should have the decency to respond to text messages, even if it is to say they can’t be there.

Juniors get walk-over

Our Division 5 team got a walk-over from Eslin on Monday. We would have preferred a game, but for Eslin, it was probably the same situation as for our hurlers above.

Under 8 and Under 10s

Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn sa Siopa Ól. Pota Óir €2,700. Winner of €40 for those present on the night: David O’Hara, Drumarigna. Buidéal Uisce beatha sponsored Gay Prior: Mike Martin c/o Priors. €40 an duine, Thomas McHugh, Brigid’s St, Aisling Maxwell, Dromore, Vera Brennan, Railway Rd, P J Dolan/John Harte, Brian McWeeney, Longstone. Uimhreacha: 36501472

U14 play Annaduff in the Semi-final of League in Leitrim Gaels pitch on Thursday at 7.00pm. The Minor 13 a side final against Carrigallen in Fenagh on Friday at 7.00.

Div 1 team play Drumreilly in Drumreilly on Saturday 24th at 6.30pm. On Sunday Division 3 against Bornacoola in the Park at 4.00. Division 5 on Monday in the Park against Eslin at 2.30

Our Novelty Act group gave one of their greatest and most entertaining performances in Killarney on Saturday last. They didn’t win but there really was nothing between three groups on the night. The act went down extremely well and got a round of applause on a number of occasions. Indeed the curtain had to be pulled before the final line was given for fear we would be overtime, such was the reaction. By the nature of the act, most of the script fell to Brendan Brennan and Ross Dooner and they gave it everything. Comhghairdeas to Ross, Brendan and Paddy Prior, Rowena O’Rourke and Brid Sullivan. As in past years the outing to Killarney was most enjoyable and the big Ballinamore and Leitrim support made it a great occasion.

It was wonderful to see Bornacoola winning the Trath na gCeist after so many years of trying. Congratulations to Aidan Dockery, Liam Rabbitte and Louise Staunton.

Buíochas

Brid Sullivan, Scór Officer, would like to say thanks to all who helped in any way with Scór, especially last weekend. To Raymond McHugh, Camillus Martin and Maura Mulvey who helped on stage. Also to Josie Creamer who provided amplification for our Scór Concert.

Just a week to go to our Celebrity Jigs & Reels and it promises to be a big night on Friday 7^th May in the Commercial Hotel. Come along and support the club and you are guaranteed a fantastic night’s crack. Our talented dancers are as follows: Philip McHugh, Brid McGovern, Chef Gallogly, Mixer Quinn, Jerome Quinn representing Aughawillan, Betty Doonan representing Fenagh, Ross Dooner, Sarah McLoughlin, Philip Farrelly Jnr, Gordon Hughes , Conor Harte, Colm Brennan, Joe McGivern, Daryl McFarland, Wayne McKeon, Maura Mulvey

The GAA world was stunned by the tragic death of Philly McGuinness. Ballinamore players will particularly remember Philly when he played hurling for Ballinamore in the years when Mohill or Gortletteragh did not field a senior team. The last occasion was in 2007 when St Mary’s beat us in the semi final. His brother John also played for us on that occasion. He was a truly committed hurler as well as footballer and played at midfield on that last occasion for us. Ár gcomhbhrón dá chlann agus do chlub Maothail. Ní dhéanfar dearmad go deo air.

Féile na nGael

Ballinamore hurlers beat St Mary’s in the semi-final of Féile on Monday. They now play either Gortletteragh or Manorhamilton in the Final.

There will be a meeting in the clubrooms tonight Thursday 29 April to make arrangements for the activities that will take place for La na Club on the Sunday 9^th May. If you have any ideas as to what should take place come to the meeting and share your thoughts. Watch out for time of the meeting in next weeks notes or the parish newsletter.

Ballinamore Boys NS lost their first game to Fenagh on Monday night. Our team was: Darren Maxwell, Barry McGovern, Mark O’Reilly, Damian Creaven, Darragh Murphy, Adam Goldrick, Killian Dooner, Niall McGovern, James Hamill, Kevin Mullen, Ronan Maxwell, Daire Reynolds, Cathal McHugh, James Martin, Jamie Sweeney

Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Prior’s. Pota Óir €2,650. Winner of €40 for those present on the night: Padraig Seosamh Mac Lochlainn. Buidéal Uisce beatha sponsored by David McCabe: Walter Sharpley. €40 an duine, Aindrias Ó Dubhthaigh, Maureen Breen, Paul Kilcrann, Eslin, Dimitar Berbelov/Bounce Creamer Lahard. Pauline Moran, Lahard. Uimhreacha: 21365470

U14 play Annaduff in the Simi-final of League in Cloone on Thursday 22 at 6.15pm. Also the Minor 13 a side final against Carrigallen in Cloone on Thursday 22 at 8pm. Div 1 team play Drumreilly in Drumreilly on Saturday 24th at 6.30pm. Div 5 game against Eslin (see fixtures from Co Board)

Our under 14s had a great win over Mohill on Friday evening last. Mohill got a few early points and they looked physically bigger than the home team. Ballinamore got a goal that settled the nerves and from then on they stuck to the task on hand. At half time the score was 3-4 for Ballinamore to 0-5 points for Mohill. This was a great game of football and the display in the second half was a team effort by all. Until the final whistle the game could have gone to either side but well taken goals by Ballinamore was the difference in the end.

Foireann: Fergal Curran, Adam Goldrick, Brian Leyden, Mark O'Reilly, Barry McGovern, Niall McGovern, James Hamill, Dean McGovern 0-2, Donal Feely 1-1, Paddy Connaughton, Luke Murphy 0-2, Oisín McCaffrey 1-0, Kevin Mullins 0-2, Peter Reynolds 2-2, Conor Maxwell 1-0, Subs: Darragh Murphy, Darren Maxwell, Daire Reynolds.

Our Div 3 team beat St Mary’s

The Div 3 team played St Mary’s in the park on Sunday at 1pm and put in a strong, solid performance. They also had their scoring boots on for this match and always looked like winning the game. At half time the score as 1-6 Ballinamore to St Mary’s 0-6. In the second half St Mary’s got 2 goals and at one point St Mary’s went one point ahead but in the final quarter the Ballinamore forwards scored from all angles, totting up 2-6 in the second half. The final score was 3-12 to Sean O Heslins to St Mary’s 2-9

Foireann: Ruairi O Suilleabhain, Fred Walsh, Joey Honeyman, John Fanning, Gordon Hughes 1-0, Ryan Gavin, Owen McHugh, Paul Prior 0-2, Brian Beirne 0-1, Shane Murphy, Ronan O Rourke 0-2, Shane McWeeney 0-2, Tommy McCormack 0-2, Stephen Beirne, Adrian Gallogly 2-3

The Hurling officer for the club Paddy O Connor would like to thank all the people who contributed to the church gate collection for hurling in the area last Saturday and Sunday. To all the personnel who stood at the gates in Ballinamore and the surrounding parishes thank you all very much.

The Ladies had a tough game on Sunday against a strong Annaduff team. Annaduff got off to a good start with the big names on the team taking their scores. O'Heslins had a battle to face but they came out fighting after half time to put on a great display. Some excellent saves from goalie Carol O' Connor and some fine scores from the forwards saw them come quickly back into the game, and even move ahead of the Annaduff team at one stage. The match finished 4-14 Annaduff 6-07 Sean O Heslins.

Foireann: Carol O Connor, Lynda Harte (captain), Áine Martin, Kirby Gilgunn, Katie Duignan, Emma O' Dell, Ciara O' Dowd, Laura O' Dowd, Claire Fanning, Orla Mc Weeney, Deborah Gilheaney, Aoife Smith, Niamh Smith, Aisling Flaherty, Megan O' Connor, Kathryn Toolan, Ciara Mc Teigue, Sarah Beth Reilly. Training continues Wednesday at 7pm and Friday (time yet to be confirmed), new players are welcome to attend. The team and management would like to welcome home Sarah McLoughlin, it's great to have her back after her travels!

Our senior team played Annaduff in Ballinamore on Saturday last. We had a number of injuries going into the match but we managed to share the points with a last minute free taken by Paul Prior. We struggled to get scores in the first half while Annaduff got some great points. At half time the score was Annaduff 0-6 to Ballinamore Sean O Heslins 0-2 and after losing Johnny McWeeney with an injury, things didn’t look good for us. In the second half at one stage Annaduff were 0-8 points to our 0-4, double scores but our lads never gave up. A well-taken goal by Ronan O Rourke who came on for the injured Johnny McWeeney brought us level 1-7 to 0-10 points with about four minutes to play. Annaduff hit us again with another point but in the dying moments of the game our corner forward was fouled and who better to level it, than Paul Prior. In the second half Sean O Heslins scored 1-6 giving us a share of the points, which was badly needed. The final score was Ballinamore Sean O Heslins 1-8 to Annaduff 0-11.

Foireann and Subs: Philip Farrelly, Patrick McLoughlin, Johnny McWeeney, Anthony McTague Liam Ferguson Jim McTague Paul McLoughlin, Adrian Smith, Brian Cafferty 0-1, James McWeeney, Shane Murphy, Paul Prior 0-5, David Duignan 0-2, Seanie Murray. Ronan O Rourke 1-0 for Johnny McWeeney, Shane McWeeney for James McWeeney.

Philly McGuinness RIP

Deepest sympathy to the McGuinness family on the sudden death of Philly McGuinness. Our thoughts and prayers of our club and the wider community in Ballinamore are with you all during this very sad time. May he rest in Peace.

The McLoughlin family got a lovely surprise last Saturday when their daughter Sarah and her boyfriend Jason returned from their travels around Australia and the US. When Sarah announced in 2009 that she was going travelling around the globe nobody was lonelier for her than her family and friends but her club mates and the County panel also missed her on the playing field. We are all delighted to see her back safe and sound and it looked like she dodged and ducked the volcanic ash cloud to get home. Failte ar ais Sarah.

Our Scór Concert in the Commercial Hotel on Friday 16^th April was an enjoyed by the small crowd present. A big thank you to all the performers Aisling Maxwell, Brendan Brennan, Katie Duignan, Aoife Smith and John O Connell. On the night we again had numerous raffle prizes and thanks here to all the businesses in town, who every year never refuse us, without them the function would not have been such a success. There are probably demands every week on these same business and in the current financial climate it is not easy for them but we wish them continued success in their business. We would like to thank John Harte and Paddy O Connor for doing the door and organising the raffle, Tommy Moran for doing Fear and Ti and also his help with the act. This act was an idea, which came from, none other than Brendan Brennan, from an experience with such a phone call from an Indian, promoting phone sales. Paddy Prior says he is writing next years act, he has got the bug, but Brendan is not having it, he says it’s a three year contract with Sean Sullivan. We thank the Commercial Hotel for the use of their premises and their hospitality. Shannonside radio are always willing to give publicity and also all the businesses in town who displayed our poster and finally the Leitrim Observer for their input into its publicity.

The following is the list of sponsors: Priors @ High Street, Gala Supermarket Railway Road, Sean O Suilleabhain, Commercial Hotel, Paddy Prior Lahard, Willie’s Fruit & Veg and Home Bakery, Michael McGovern of Donohoe’s Supervalu Main Street and Frank Flynn of Pat Joe’s Reynolds Bar. We also received donations from people who were unable to attend on the night. Thanks also to the County Scor Committee for their contribution. The above sponsors are wonderful sponsors to Scor and also to the club down the years, so support the sponsors, by doing so helps to keep jobs in our town. A sincere thank you to all concerned.

Finally we wish the group good luck in Killarney and we all hope that they can bring home a national title to the Club and County. Best wishes also to all the other clubs travelling to Killarney.

Don’t forget the Disco date at the Island Venue, Ballinamore Community Centre on Friday 23 April. This event is for all underage people who like to socialise with their friends in a safe environment. Word has it that the last disco was a spectacular show, not to be missed, so tell all your friends and relations in other areas to try it and experience this extravaganza.

There will be a meeting in the clubrooms on Thursday 29 April to make arrangements for the activities that will take place for La na Club on the Sunday 9^th May. If you have any ideas as to what should take place come to the meeting and share your thoughts. Watch out for time of the meeting in next weeks notes or the parish newsletter.

The Sean O’Heslins coach to Killarney to the All Ireland Scór Finals on 24 April is leaving from the Square at 8pm. First stop Bornacoola GAA pitch to pick up Bornacoola passengers around 8.30pm. Next stop is Athlone at the Gilmartin roundabout for Galweigan passengers. There are still a few seats left on the bus so if you have decided to travel at this late stage, get touch with Brid Sullivan at 087 9173185.

The under 8 & 10 go-games club blitz will commence for 2010 on Saturday 24^th April, which has been designated National Play & Stay day by GAA headquarters. The purpose of these blitz is to afford all children meaningful playing time thus ensuring they have a very positive experience of Gaelic games. The following are the groupings for the blitz on 24^th April & 8^th May. First named club will host the blitz. April 24 in Ballinamore: Ballinamore Sean O’Heslins, Drumreilly & Mohill. 8^th May in Drumreilly: Drumreilly, Mohill & Ballinamore Sean O’Heslins.

Vodafone customers who recently agreed to sign up to the Vodafone Support your club for Sean O Heslins take note. The Vodafone company have changed the rules for signing up and only the person who owns the phone can sign himself or herself up. It is very easy to sign up just follow the instructions after you go into the following site, http://www.supportyourgaaclub.ie/signup Put in your name, your mobile phone number and confirm your number, select Leitrim from the counties from the drop down arrow, and select Sean O Heslins for the club, tick the two boxes and submit your query. Confirm your entry. It will then thank you for doing your bit for the club and it will text you a code. This code must be entered within fifteen minutes to validate your registration. It is a painless way for the club to receive some return from such a big company. We must thank Vodafone for this sponsorship, which is at no cost to their customers, so register for your club now.

There is just nine weeks to the big cycle to Roscommon on the 20^th June, it is time to be seriously thinking about doing some practice. Short cycles will continue from the Textile factory on the Golf Club Rd every evening at 7pm.

The line up has been finalised for Celebrity Jigs & Reels. Some serious haydogs have found their dancing shoes and are taking to the boards on Friday 7^th May in the Commercial Hotel. Come along and support the club and you are guaranteed a fantastic night’s crack. Our talented dancers are as follows: ( if you are thinking to yourself, “ I never knew they could dance “… you were right, they cant !!

Philip McHugh, Brid McGovern, Chef Gallogly, Mixer Quinn, Jerome Quinn, Ross Dooner, Sarah McLoughlin, Philip Farrelly Jnr, Gordon Hughes , Conor Harte, Colm Brennan, Joe McGivern, Daryl McFarland, Wayne McKeon, Maura Mulvey

Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Poor Scholar Bar. Pota Óir €2,600. Winner of €40 for those present on the night: Tom Burns. Prize Sponsored by Frank & Ita Flynn: Alan O Bruacháin.€40 an duine, Mary Fanning Ardrum, M J Finnegan c/o Boxmore, Adrian McGirl Drumreilly, Padraig S Mac an Phrióra Lahard, Margaret McKeon Aughatowny.

U14 football League has a 15 a side game in Sean O Heslin Park on Friday 16 against Mohill at 6.30pm. Div 1 team play Annaduff Saturday 17^th in Sean O Heslin Park at 6.30pm. The Div 3 team play St Mary’s in Sean O Heslin Park on Sunday at 1pm

Our minor 13 a side team had a convincing win in Annaduff last Wednesday. The final score was 9-9 to 2-4. We are now in the 13 a side minor final against Carrigallen (see fixtures later)

Foireann: Kevin Banks, Dean Creaven, John Fanning, Jack Cullen, Matthew Murphy, Owen McHugh, Conor McTague, Brian Beirne, Andrew Burns, Stephen McTague, Mark McGrory, David McLoughlin, Shane Moran. Subs used: Jack Bagge, Daniel Sweeney, Cyril Smith, Conor Moran, Anthony Maguire.

Our under 14 had a successful trip to the northern part of the county last Friday evening. They beat Melvin Gaels in the 15-aside league in Kinlough. An excellent team effort all round with some very well worked scores were the highlights, as well as a dominant display between the sticks by the ever improving Fergal Curran. Final score Sean O Heslins 6-11 Melvin Gaels 0-10. Next up for this team is against Mohill on Friday evening in Sean O Heslin Park at 6.30pm.

Our 3^rd team played Fenagh St Caillin on Sunday last. The weather was glorious for football and congratulations to the Fenagh club for the wonderful improvements done in their park over the last year. At half time the score was 2-8 for Fenagh to 1-0 for the visitors. Scoring improved a bit for us in the second half and a few good saves by Fenagh deprived us of a better final tally. The final score Fenagh St Caillins 5-14 to Ballinamore Sean O Heslins 4-2.

Foireann: Peter Reynolds, John Fanning, Ryan Gavin, Joe McTague, Stephen McTague Cormac O Suilleabhain, Eoin McHugh, Jason Kellett, Stephen Beirne, Gordon Hughes, Brian Beirne 1-0,Tommy McCormack, Daryl McFarland 1-0, Adrian Gallogly 1-2, Seanie McCartin 1-0. Subs Enda Quinn for Stephen McTague and Stephen McTague for Daryl McFarland. Cormac O Suilleabhain switched with Peter Reynolds in goals in the second half.

There will be a church gate collection for Ballinamore Hurling club on Saturday 17^th and Sunday 18^th in Ballinamore and the hurling club areas. Please support these young hurlers to progress in the skills of our national game.

Our U16s are drawn in a group in the 15 a side competition against Allen Gaels, Manorhamilton, Melvin Gaels and Carrigallen.

Our Scór Concert is in the Commercial Hotel on Friday 16^th April and it will be the last chance to see our Novelty Act before the group travel to Killarney for the All Ireland final on 24 April. The function will start at 9.30pm.

The Scor committee and all in Sean O Heslins would like to congratulate Liam Rabbitte and Irene Guckian on their marriage on Easter Monday. We wish them a long and happy life together. Liam is on the Bornacoola quiz team with Aidan Dockery and Louise Staunton, which qualified for the Scor All Ireland final in Killarney. Louise is also performing in the recitation. We wish them luck and all the other Leitrim items, St Mary’s Ballad Group, Manorhamilton Figure Dancers, Leitrim Gaels music.

Our next Disco date at the Island Venue, Ballinamore Community Centre is on Friday 23 April. The last disco was enjoyed by all, so tell all your friends and relations in other areas to try it and experience this extravaganza.

The Ladies have their next league outing against Annaduff this Sunday 18th April at 10.30am in Annaduff. They had a busy weekend with challenge matches against Milltown and Belleek, thanks to all those who attended the games. Training continues Wednesday at 7.30pm and Friday evening (time yet to be confirmed). Any ladies who are interested in joining the Club are encouraged to attend.

A number of Vodafone customers have recently agreed to sign up to the Vodafone Support your club for Sean O Heslins. The Vodafone company have changed the rules for signing up and only the person who owns the phone can sign himself or herself up. It is very easy to sign up just follow the instructions after you go into the following site, http://www.supportyourgaaclub.ie/signup Put in your name, your mobile phone number and confirm your number, select Leitrim from the counties from the drop down arrow, and select Sean O Heslins for the club, tick the two boxes and submit your query. Confirm your entry. It will then thank you for doing your bit for the club and it will text you a code which you must enter to validate your registration. That’s it, its simple. We wish to thank all the people who are signed up and ask all the recent customers who wished to be signed up by Brid Sullivan, that they can only sign up themselves due to the text message with the code number to validate the registration.

Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Pat Joe’s Bar. Pota Óir €2,550. Winner of €40 for those present on the night: Myles McKeon Camagh, Buidéal ó Liam McGirl, M Brady Lahard. €40 an duine, Tommy McWeeney, Longstone, Ballinamore, Christopher McNiffe, Church Street, John Harte, Lahard, Mona Creamer, Lahard, Tommy Dolan Rósóg. Uimhreacha 04316257

The following are the groupings for the blitz on 24^th April & 8^th May. First named club will host the blitz. April 24 in Ballinamore: Ballinamore Sean O’Heslins, Drumreilly & Mohill. 8^th May in Drumreilly: Drumreilly, Mohill & Ballinamore Sean O’Heslins.

Minors play Annaduff tonight Wednesday at 6.30 in Annaduff . Under 14s play Melvin Gaels in Kinlough on Friday. Juniors play Division 5 in Fenagh on Sunday at 2.30.

It hasn’t been a good start for our seniors, so far, in the League. However, on this occasion we were playing the County Champions, so that has to be taken into account. It was a close enough game all through but Manor were deserving winners by 0-12 to 0-7

Foireann: Philip Farrelly, Shane Ferguson, Paddy McLoughlin, Matthew Murphy, Jim McTague, Liam Ferguson, Johnny McWeeney, Anton Arandelovic (0-1), Brian Cafferty, David Duignan (0-1), Paul Prior, Anthony McTague, James McWeeney (0-1), Wayne McKeon (0-2), Sean Murray (0-1). Subs Shane Moran for P Prior, Paul McLoughlin (0-1) for B Cafferty, Ronan O’Rourke for A McTague, Shane Murphy for J McWeeney and Adrian Smith for S Murray

For fifty-five minutes it looked as if we were going to win this game. Then Allen Gaels got two goals in a minute and that was it. It was one of the wildest days that blew and, unfortunately, we had to play with the wind in the first half. Never a good position to be in. We struggled early on and Allen Gaels got vital points. A penalty goal from Paul Prior got us going and then a great point from a sideline from Paul Prior, plus a superbly finished goal from Shane Murphy gave us a bit of a lead. By half time we led by 2-7 to 0-4, but the difficulty in playing with the wind in the first half is that no lead is enough. It was almost impossible to take the kickouts and it required someone to hold the ball steady to get a kick at it at all. Allen Gaels, with the gale behind them, came back in the second half with points and it was 2-8 to 0-12 with about eight minutes left. Then a great bit of passing and Adrian Gallogly finished to the net to put us five up. However, a couple of defensive lapses let Allen Gaels in for two goals and that was it, 2-13 to 3-8

Foireann: Ruairí Ó Suilleabháin, Kevin O’Connor, Michael Costello, Joe Murphy, Ronan O’Rourke, Philip Murphy, Enda Quinn, Adrian Smith, Brian Cafferty, Shane Murphy (1-2), Paul Prior (1-3), James McWeeney (0-1), Shane McWeeney (0-1), Stephen Beirne, Adrian Gallogly (1-0). Subs: Ryan Gavin for M Costello, Stephen Beirne (0-1), for B Beirne, Eoin McHugh for R Gavin.

Our under 14s had their second win in the league when they beat Dromahair on Saturday morning. Ballinamore got a great start with two goals from Luke Murphy. Dromahair fought back well but Luke Murphy struck twice again for goals before half time. The half-time score was 4-2 to 1-3. Peter Reynolds got another good goal after half time and Darragh Murphy, just on the field, scored a great point. Dromahair never gave up but O’Heslins were strong all over the field. Luke Murphy was the star of the game with five goals, and there was nothing soft about any of them, all of them were well-finished. It ended 6-5 to 2-5.

Foireann: Fergal Curran, Mark O’Reilly, Brian Leyden, Adam Goldrick, Barry McGovern, Niall McGovern, James Hamill, Peter Reynolds (1-3), Dean McGovern, Patrick Connaughton, Donal Feely, Oisín McCaffrey, Kevin Mullins, Luke Murphy (5-1), Conor Maxwell, Sub: Darragh Murphy (0-1) for O McCaffrey.

Well done to our County Minors who drew with Longford on Saturday and are unbeaten after three games. Shane Moran and Brian Beirne were playing and Matthew Murphy was in the subs

Lá na gClub will take place this year on Sunday 9 May. Because we were so close to the opening of our new facilities we did not have any events for Lá na gClub last year. If you have any ideas for this year please contact Patsy Connaughton 087 6846578

On Friday 7th May, the club will host Celebrity Jigs & Reels in the Commercial Hotel. Ten local celebrities will take to the stage and show off their dancing skills and it is guaranteed to be a great nights craic. Some of the Riverdance wannabes that will entertain us on the night are Ciaran Smyth, Niall “Chef” Gallogly, Philip McHugh, John O’Connell, Adrian Wrynn, just to name a few. So spread the word, Friday 7th May at 9pm.

The club will be visiting every house in the town and club area over the next few weeks to ask people to support our Lotto on a regular basis. Many people do the Lotto weekly but many others would do it if they were asked and if a system was in place to collect or hand in tickets. Please help us by doing the Lotto on a weekly basis.

Congratulations to our two new Réiteoirí: Michael Quinn and Adrian Smith. Over the years the club has been slack in providing referees and the only one from the club in recent years had been Walter Sharpley. Adrian and Michael have qualified recently. Go n-éirí leo amach anseo

Karl Sharpley, who played both football and hurling with us is now playing hurling with the St Patrick’s Hurling club in Los Angeles. Karl has previously played football in Spain along with other Ballinamore men like Conor Smyth. Good to see so many Ballinamore men in far flung places playing their native games and good to see the games taking place in such varied places.

The Ladies Player of the Year award was presented on Monday night at the Lotto Draw in the Clubrooms. The person voted as winner by the players themselves was Gillian Leyden. Comhghairdeas Gillian

Sean O’Heslins are running a bus to Killarney to the All Ireland Scór Finals on 24 April. Anyone from inside or outside the club who wants to travel with us get in touch with Brid Sullivan at 087 9173185. Under 18's must be accompanied by a parent.

We always have a Scór Concert in the Commercial just before the All Ireland Finals. With our Novelty Act in the Finals again there will be a fund-raising concert in the Commercial on Friday 16 April. More details later.

Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i McGirls. Pota Óir €2,500. Children’s prizes: €20 each: Shaneen McGovern, Cornacree, Niall McGovern, Lisacarn. €10 each and Easter Egg: Thomas D’Arcy, Fohera, Conor McHugh, Killaneen, Dean McGovern, Lisnatulla, Jessica Smith, High St. Adult Winner of €40 for those present on last Monday night: Camillus Martin, Christopher McNiffe, Séamas MacGabhann. €40 an duine: Pat Cahill, Ray McCaffrey, Sharon O’Dowd, Mayo, Joan McBrien, Aughawillan, John Harte and Herbie. Uimhreacha: 54301276

A general club meeting will be held on Good Friday in the clubhouse at 9.00pm. All members are asked to attend

Gallogly Catering Division 3 game against Allen Gaels in Drumshanbo on Saturday at 5.15. Senior League on Sunday in Manorhamilton against Glencar/Manor at 2.30. Under 14s play Dromahair in the Park on Saturday at 11.30. County minors play Longford in the Park on Friday at 5.00. After two great wins over Sligo and Roscommon this game will be worth a visit.

Under 14s Start with a win

Our under 14s got a great start to their league campaign with a decisive win over Drumreilly. Ar half time O’Heslins led by 2-4 to 1-2 but they really got going on a goal spree in the second half and it finished 8-7 to 1-7. Luke Murphy and Conor Maxwell got two goals each and Kevin Mullins got 1-4. Overall it was a great team performance. Next game is against Dromahair in Easter Saturday at 11.30 in Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin.

Foireann: . Fergal Curran, Mark O'Reilly, Brian Leyden, Adam Goldrick, Barry McGovern, Niall McGovern, James Hamill, Dean McGovern(1-1), Peter Reynolds, Paddy Connaughton(1-1), Donal Feely(1-1), Oisín McCaffrey, Kevin Mullins(1-4), Luke Murphy(2-0), Conor Maxwell( 2-0) subs|: Daire Reynolds, Daire Murphy, Darren Maxwell.

Seniors beat Aughavas in Shield

Our seniors had a comprehensive win over Aughavas in the Shield on Saturday evening. It ended Ballinamore Sean O’Heslins 2-16 Aughavas 0-4

Foireann: Philip Farrelly, Shane Ferguson, Paddy McLoughlin, Philip Murphy,Johnny McWeeney, Liam Ferguson (0-2), Jim McTague, Anton Arandelovic (1-5), Brian Cafferty (0-1), Anthony McTague (0-1), Paul Prior (0-5), David Duignan, James McWeeney, Adrian Smith, Sean Murray ( 1-2). Subs used Ronan O’Rourke, Shane Murphy, Ryan Gavin, Kevin O’Connor

Sean O'Heslin’s Ladies

The Ladies team are out for their second league match of the year against Glencar/Manorhamilton the 5th of April (Easter Monday) in the Park at 12pm. This will be a tough match for the girls against a strong and experienced side.

Training continues every Wednesday and Friday, as always new members are welcome to attend. The girls and management would like to wish a happy birthday to Maeve Murphy who celebrates her 21st this weekend.

Junior beat St Osnatts in Division 5

Our Juniors had their first win in three games when they beat St Osnatts on Sunday morning. The first half was very low-scoring at 0-3 to 0-2 in our favour. Adrian Gallogly pointed two and Sean McCartin pointed a free. In the second half Sean McCartin pointed an early free. Tommy McCormack got one from play. Then Adrian Gallogly finished a great move for another point. Eoin McHugh got on the score sheet and two further points came from Cormac Ó Suilleabháin and Stephen McTague. It finished 0-9 to 0-6. Great credit is due to St Osnatt’s for making an 11.30 game the morning the time changed. Best of luck also to St Osnatts who are embarking on a pitch development.

Foireann: Adrian Murphy, John Fanning, Francis Dolan, Joe McTague, Michael Costello, Diarmuid Keegan, Eoin McHugh (0-1), Jason Kellett, Stephen Beirne, Cyril Smith, Cormac Ó Suilleabháin (0-1), Stephen McTague (0-1), Tommy McCormack (0-1), Adrian Gallogly (0-3), Sean McCartin (0-2f). Sub: Peter Reynolds for A Murphy.

Bus to Killarney

Scór Concert

Ballinamore players on County Hurling teams

Last week we mentioned Ballinamore players on Leitrim football teams. Well on Sunday last Leitrim Senior Hurlers played a blinder against table-toppers, Monaghan. They had the game won until Monaghan hit two goals in the last five minutes. There were three Ballinamore hurlers on the team Morgan Quinn and Seán McWeeney in the half back line and Kevin O’Connor came on a as a sub and scored a great point. All three played significant parts in a great Leitrim display. Dan O’Brien has also played during the league.

Coaching Course

A club coaching workshop will be held in the club rooms at 7.30pm on Bank Holiday Monday which will focus on coaching U8,U10,U12 teams boys and girls including the introduction of the fundoo packs. The club coaches who completed the foundation level courses in 2009 will be presented with their certificates at 8.45pm.

Lotto

Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i bPáirc Sheáin Uí Eislin ag 9.00pm. Pota Óir €2,450. Winner of €40 for those present on last Monday night: Aodán Mac Samhráin, Lahard. Buidéal uisce beatha ó Ossie Costello: Tom Burns. €40 an duine: Bernadette Dolan, High St, Hugh McTague Jnr, Jackie Tanner, Mallow, Co Cork, Mollie Murphy, Willowfield Rd, Dawn and Edel Flynn and Stephen Bracken, 33 Lahard.. Uimhreacha: 06754321

Easter Lotto in the Park

Our Lotto on Easter Monday will be held in Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin. The last time we held the Lotto there we had a great crowd and this will again be a family occasion. To suit parents and younger members of the club the Lotto will be at 9.00pm. As you all know we are trying to clear a debt of about €900,000 on the club development so we would ask all club members, parents of underage players and everyone to come to the Lotto on Easter Monday. Refreshments will be provided. Anyone who can help us on Monday night be baking a cake or a tart etc please contact Anne Shanley at 086 8538412

Our seniors play Aughavas in Shield A on Saturday in the Park at 5.15. On Sunday in the Gallogly Catering Division 5 we play St Osnatts in the Park at 11.30. Our under 14s have their first League game in Drumreilly against Drumreilly on Saturday at 12.00. There is a National Hurling League game, Monaghan v Leitrim, in the Park on Sunday at 2.30.

Scor Glory for Leitrim and Sean O’Heslins

It was a glorious night for Leitrim in Loughrea on Saturday last and we were fortunate to share in that achievement when 6 Connacht titles came to Leitrim. Our Nuachleas with Brendan Brennan, Ross Dooner, Brid Sullivan, Rowena O’Rourke and Paddy Prior brought Sean O’Heslins to the All Ireland Finals for the third year in a row. “Tele sales” was considered to be well ahead of the other acts from Sligo and Roscommon and was deemed so by the adjudicators. We will have lots of company in Killarney on 24 April with Bornacoola, Glencar/Manorhamilton, Leitrim Gaels and St Mary’s all heading there also. Elaine Duignan was certainly a close contender for the Amhranaíocht title with her delightful singing of “The Rocks of Bawn”. Our success level in Nuachleas in Connacht is amazing. Sean O’Heslins have won the County Scor in Novelty Act on 17 occasions and on 16 of those occasions they have gone on to win in Connacht. Brendan Brennan was in Novelty Act that won the County Title on 10 occasions and he won on all ten occasions in Connacht. Brid Sullivan was in 14 Connacht Finals and won 13, so she must have been there on the one occasion when we failed to win in Connacht. For Rowena O’Rourke and Paddy Prior this was a first success in Connacht. Ross Dooner won his third successive Connacht award on Saturday.

Heading for Cill Airne on 24 April

We would like to see as many people travelling to Killarney as possible for what will be a great Leitrim occasion. Those who have travelled before will know that it is a pilgrimage not to be missed. The whole Leitrim contingent will be staying the Saturday night and it will be like a Leitrim Fleadh Cheoil into the early hours of the Sunday morning. There is a possibility that it will be the last All Ireland Scor in Killarney for some time at least and it unlikely there will be such a big Leitrim contingent again, so think about going. Tickets must be booked with Brid Sullivan by this weekend, but please do not book tickets unless you are sure of going because once booked they cannot be returned.

Our second Junior team lost to a strong St Mary’s on Sunday morning last. They were 0-9 to 0-2 behind at half-time and the second half was no different. It finished 2-17 to 0-6.

Foireann: Adrian Murphy, Michael Costello (0-2), Joe Murphy, John Fanning, Eoin McHugh, Jason Kellett, Neil Hughes, Stephen Beirne, Ryan Gavin, Cormac Ó Suilleabháin, Brian Beirne, Tommy McCormack, Daryl McFarland, Peter Reynolds, Sean McCartin (0-2). Subs: Cyril Smith for C O Suilleabháin

Juniors beat Gortletteragh in Division 3

Our first junior team had a good win over Gortletteragh on Saturday by 2-14 to 2-12. Playing against the wind they trailed by 1-10 to 1-4 at half time. Straight at the start of the second half James McWeeney hit a long range free straight to the net. With well-taken frees we went in front by three points but Gortletteragh got a point at the end.

Foireann: Cormac Ó Suilleabháin, Kevin O’Connor, Joe Honeyman, Michael Costello, Philip Murphy, Jim McTague, Ryan Gavin, Brian Cafferty (0-2), Adrian Smith, Ronan O’Rourke (0-1), James McWeeney (1-6), Shane Murphy (0-3), Shane McWeeney (1-1), Stephen Beirne, Adrian Gallogly (0-1). Sub Diarmuid Keegan for Ryan Gavin.

Championship Draws

We are drawn with Melvin Gaels and Mohill in the Connacht Gold Senior Championship. In the Junior A Championship we are drawn with Carrigallen and Mohill

Ballinamore men on County teams

Well done to three of our minors, Shane Moran, Matthew Murphy and Brian Beirne who played on the County Minors who defeated Sligo in the Connacht Minor League, also to Wayne McKeon who played for the Seniors against London and who had a very good game. It is great to see O’Heslins players on county teams after a few years with little or no representation and experience at that level is of great importance in building our own club teams.

Anyone with knowledge of web design?

Has any of our members experience of knowledge of web site design? We have problems with our current website and we are trying to get help with creating a new layout. Maybe someone in the club works in that area and might be able to advise us. If so give Seán Ó Suilleabháin a ring.

Lotto

Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Lawrences. Pota Óir €2,400. Winner of €40 for those present on last Monday night: Noel Sweeney. €20 ó Jackie: Brid Sullivan. €40 an duine: John Harte, Ollie Moran, Mike Fitzpatrick, Cloone, Samantha Whitworth, Doogarry, Tommy McKiernan, c/o Boxmore. Uimhreacha: 05416723

Easter Lotto in the Park

We play Gortletteragh at home in Division 3 on Saturday and St Mary’s in Division 5 on Sunday. Times not available yet. We may also have minor and under 14 games at the weekend.

Our seniors lost their second game in the Gallogly Catering Division 1 League when Dromahair had a surprising but deserved win on Saturday. It looked an unlikely win after five minutes when we led by 0-3 to 0-0, with a pointed free from David Duignan and a point from play by David followed by a Paul Prior pointed free. Things changed when Dromahair got a point and then a goal. However we kept in touch and points from Ronan O’Rourke and James McWeeney and two magnificent long-range efforts from Anton Arandelovic put us 0-7 to 1-3 ahead at half-time. The second half was a disaster from our point of view. Dromahair got nine points and all we got was three pointed frees from Paul Prior and a late goal from James McWeeney. It finished 1-12 to 1-10 to Dromahair.

Foireann: Philip Farrelly, Liam Ferguson, Patrick McLoughlin, Matthew Murphy, Philip Murphy, Shane Ferguson, Anthony McTague, Wayne McKeon, Anton Arandelovic (0-2), James McWeeney (1-1) David Duignan (0-2, 1f), Brian Cafferty, Ronan O’Rourke (0-1), Paul Prior (0-4f), Shane Murphy. Subs: Jim McTague and Adrian Smith.

We had a very successful night in Mohill, with Elaine Duignan winning the Amhranaíocht Aonair and our Nuachleas taking the title with “Tele sales”. It was a night of great entertainment and our competitors in all events added to the occasion. In Rince Foirne and Tráth na gCeist we came out second best and Aisling Maxwell was a very close second to Elaine Duignan in the Amhranaíocht. Unfortunately Brendan Brennan could not take part in Aithriseoireacht as he was at this daughter Sharon’s wedding. Brendan was replaced in the Novelty Act by Raymond McHugh and we would like to say míle buíochas to Raymond for stepping in for Brendan for the occasion. Best of luck to all in the Connacht Finals in Loughrea on Saturday next.

Daichead Bliain de Scór

It was interesting to look at the mention of Scor winners in 1970 on the back of the Scór programme. In 1970 Geraldine Dooner was in the Seán O’Heslins Ballad Group which won the title in the first year of Scór and her daughter Rowena O’Rourke was in the winning Novelty Act in 2010, forty years later. Rowena has already won an All Ireland in Scór na nÓg. Every win brings Scór success to someone new and for Paddy Prior this was his first year in Scór and he was part of the winning group. Our regular success in Nuachleas is illustrated by the fact that this was Raymond McHugh’s ninth time to be part of a winning act at County level and for Brid Sullivan it was her fourteenth. Ross Dooner has of course already had All Ireland success in both Scór na nÓg and Scór Sinsear, something not many has achieved. James Dooner, father of Ross won two county titles in the 70’s in Rince Aonair and Solo singing.

Bua ag na Cailíní

The Ladies had there first win on Sunday away to Bornacoola, with a great overall performance by all involved. It was a great way to start the season with a win. The girls played outstanding football throughout. Next game is in 3 weeks time at home to Manorhamilton please support the ladies when the time comes.

Team: Carol O'Connor, Kirby Gilgunn, Clare Fanning, Lynda Harte (Capt) Michelle Fanning, Katie Duignan, Laura O'Dowd, Deborah Gilheaney, Ciara O'Dowd, Orla McWeeney, Aoife Smith, Niamh Smith, Emma O'Dell, Kathryn Toolan, Megan O'Connor, Siobhan McGovern, Erin Gilheany, Sarah Beth Reilly and Aisling Flaherty
Thanks to Leighann Gallagher and Kate McTague who helped out on Sunday.

Junior Ladies Training this Wednesday @ 1pm in the Park, can we please try and have as many out if possible.

News from Conor Smyth in Spain - Costa Gaels GAA leg of the Spanish GAA Clubs here in Marbella this weekend, with teams from Madrid, Barcelona, Servilla, Valencia, Pamplona and the hosts. There was 3 Ballinamore men in action, Gerard McGovern (church street) at full forward for Marbella scoring 2-3 during the tournament, and Mark Kieran (main street) playing midfield for Madrid scoring 2-15 that being the top scorer in the tournament, also Conor Smyth (high street) assistant manager for Marbella, giving lots of helpful advice to the referees, when decisions went against Marbella. There was controversy also as Gerry McGovern did not have the correct papers, but Tommy Moran was in town and he sorted it out.
That’s the report for Marbella.

Our under 14s had a good win over Enniskillen Gaels on Sunday morning. Their first League game may be on Saturday next.

Lotto

Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Jackie’s. Pota Óir €2,350. Winner of €40 for those present on the night: Gene Moran. €20 an duine ó Terry Shortt: Séamas Mac Murchaidh, and Margaret McKeon. €40 an duine: John Harte, Michael McGovern, Gorvagh, Monica McFarland, Brian Mahon (on-line winner), John Fanning Ardrum. Uimhreacha: 06724135

Seo Seachtain na Gaeilge agus táimid ag iarraidh ar gach duine píosa Gaeilge a úsáid chomh minic agus is féidir.

Beidh ar bhfoireann Sinsear ag imirt i gcoinne Dhroim Dá Thiar sa Gallogly Catering Roinn 1 ar an Satharn ag 4.45 i bPáirc Sheáin Uí Eislin

Our Junior A team had a good win over Drumkeerin on Saturday evening last in their first game of the year in the Gallogly Catering Division 3 League. For most of the first half it was very close and at half time we led by just 0-8 to 0-4 with the slope to face in the second half. Rory O’Rourke was in particularly good scoring form in that first half getting three points from play. Paul Prior (2), Brian Cafferty, James McWeeney and Adrian Gallogly got the rest. We played much better in the second half and points from Paul Prior, Stephen Beirne, James McWeeney, Brian Cafferty and Shane McWeeney put us well ahead. Then a very good goal from Adrian Gallogly put an end to the contest. Rory O’Rourke got two further points and Paul Prior another to leave it finishing at 1-16 to 0-6. For much of the game you would not have expected such a big winning margin but it is worth noting that only one point of that 1-16 came from a free.

Well done to Drumkeerin who have made great improvements to their pitch and a new training pitch since we played there last. In addition they are the only GAA club in the county with a handball alley.

Foireann: Cormac Ó Suilleabháin, Kevin O’Connor, Joey Honeyman, Michael Costello, Enda Quinn, Jim McTague, Philip Murphy, Adrian Smith, Brian Cafferty (0-2), Ronan O’Rourke (0-5), Paul Prior (0-4), James McWeeney (0-2), Adrian Gallogly (1-1), Stephen Beirne (0-1), Shane McWeeney (0-1). Subs Ryan Gavin for S Beirne, Diarmuid Keegan for S McWeeney.

Imreoir Nua

Welcome to Ryan Gavin, a native of Co Tyrone who was playing his first game for the club when he came on in the second half Saturday. He played at midfield for the Junior B team on Sunday morning .

Bua ag Barr na Cuille orainn i Roinn 5

Bhí bua ag Barr na Cuille orainn, 1-5 go 0-7 ar maidin Domhnaigh. This was a close game all through with very little in it. Sean McCartin was in form with the frees and he got three of our four scores in the first half with the forth coming from Neil Hughes. The decisive score came in the first half when Adrian Murphy was blinded by the sun in goals and the bell deceived him and ended up in the net. It was 1-3 to 0-4 at half time for Bornacoola. The second half was low scoring. Seán McCartin pointed another free early but we got no more scores until Peter Reynolds changed from goals to full forward and got two late points to leave one in it. He damn nearly got another in the last minute but it ended in a one point defeat. A good turn out for our first game on a cold but sunny Sunday morning. We wish a speedy recovery to the Bornacoola player who got injured in the final minutes of the game.

Foireann: Adrian Murphy, Michael Costello, Ruairí Ó Suilleabháin, Joe McTague, Alan Prior, Freddie Walsh, Eoin McHugh, Stephen Beirne, Ryan Gavin, Neil Hughes (0-1), Diarmuid Keegan, Gordon Hughes, Seán McCartin (0-4f), Adrian Gallogly, Cormac Ó Suilleabháin. Subs: Enda Quinn for A Prior, Peter Reynolds (0-2) for A Murphy, Jason Kellett for F Walsh, Daryl McFarland for S McCartin

Our minors lost to Carrigallen in the second round of the League on Saturday morning. It was a game that went to and fro and we got a great start with a pointed free from Shane Moran and a good goal, well finished , from Mark McGrory. Brian Beirne got two points from play from all of 60 meters and Stephen McTague got one from nearly as far. At one stage we led by 5 points. Brian Beirne pointed a free and we led by 1-5 to 0-7 at half time. Very shortly after the restart great wirk started with a smart interception by Jack Cullen in defence and it led to an excellently finished goal from Shane Moran. We were now leading by five points again and doing well. However, Carrigallen got back into the game and a goal set them up. From then on we were struggling and, particularly, giving away soft frees which were mostly pointed. At goal from a well-taken penalty by Mark McGrory gave a glimmer of hope but it ended 2-16 to 3-9 for Carrigallen.

Foireann: Kevin Banks, Jack Cullen, Matthew Murphy, Dean Creaven, Eoin McHugh, Anthony Maguire, Brian Beirne (0-5), Conor McTague, Mark McGrory (2-1), Stephen McTague (0-1), Andrew Burns, David McLoughlin, Shane Moran (1-2).

We had the highest representation of any club in the County with 8 items between Friday and Saturday night. This was the best level of participation we have had in Scór Sinsear for a long time. The all did well too with 7 of the 8 items reaching the Co Finals, and our third quiz team almost made it. In Rince Foirne our dancers were: Orla Murphy, Erin Gilheany, Karina McHugh, Clíona McHugh, Sinéad Earley, Edel Farrelly, Marie O’Reilly and Vanessa Martin. In Amhranaíocht Aonair we had two singers: Aisling Maxwell and Elaine Duignan. Both did extremely well to be picked in the top 4 out of 17 singers who took part. Brendan Brennan recited and reached the final again. In Trath na gCeist we had three teams. One team with Andy Duffy, Niall Gormley and Seán Ó Suilleabháin got through as did Alan Banks, Patsy Connaughton and Cormac Ó Suilleabháin. A third team with Tomás McWeeney, Adrian Smith and Cyril Smith were close to it also. Our Nuachleas with Brendan Brennan, Paddy Prior, Ross Dooner, Brid Sullivan and Rowena O’Rourke are through also. Beidh na babhtaí ceannais i Maothail ar an Satharn seo chugainn ag tosnú ag 7.00.

Teenage Disco

Disco in The Island Venue in Ballinamore Community Centre on Tuesday next 16 March. The last won was enjoyed by all. Tell all your friends about the next one on the eve of St Patrick’s Day. We encourage all minor and underage players in the club to support these discos. Enjoy the crack and support the club at the same time.

Training continues Wednesday at 8.30pm and Friday at 9.00pm. All players are asked to attend and any ladies who may be interested in joining the Club are encouraged to come along. The first match of the year is against Bornacoola and takes place this Sunday 14th March at 12.00 in Bornacoola. Support would be appreciated.

Wayne McKeon Captains County Under 21s

The County Under 21s take the field in the Connacht Championship tonight in Cloone and good to see that Wayne McKeon has been selected as captain. Go néirí le Wayne agus an fhoireann.

Comhghairdeas to Sharon Brennan and David Smith who are getting married this Saturday.

Sympathy is extended to the Shay and Mary Reynolds and Family, Bornacoola, on the sudden death of Kevin at the weekend. Also to Nuala McGirl on the death of her father in Co Fermanagh. Go ndéana Dia trócaire orthu

Lotto

Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn sa Heritage Bar. Pota Óir €2,300. Winner of €40 for those present on the night: Aidan McGovern, Tráthnóna. Buidéal Uisce beatha ó Freddie Walsh: P J McLoughlin, Oughteragh. €40 an duine: John McWeeney, Longstone, Mary Banks Smith, High St, Christine Murray, Killaneen, Michael McNiffe, Aughnasheelin, Miley McKeon, Camagh. Uimhreacha: 73210456

Minor League on Saturday against Carrigallen in Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin at 12.00. First round of Gallogly Catering Division 5 League on Sunday morning in Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin against Bornacoola at 12.00. First game in Gallogly Catering Division 3 on Sunday at 4.00 in Drumkeerin against Drumkeerin.

Kinlough never seems to be a happy hunting ground for us and last Saturday was another of those days. We had more of the possession and more of the chances but just could not get the scores. You could not fault the effort. Passing was good, fitness was good but the finishing was awful. We scored three points during the hour and only one of those was from play. We had twelve wides, eight in the second half. On the other hand, Melvin Gaels were not much better. They also got just one point from play, plus the goal, which shows they got very little room from our backs. However, it is early days and accuracy can only improve. It was a terribly low scoring game. At half time it was 0-3 to 0-1 for Melvin Gaels, with our point coming from Ronan O’Rourke. We were playing with the hill in the second half and Melvin Gaels were down a man for a good part of it. We owned the field for most of the half but just could not get the scores.

Foireann: Philip Farrelly, John McWeeney, Patrick McLoughlin, Liam Ferguson, Jim McTague, Shane Ferguson, Philip Murphy, Anton Arandelovic, Wayne McKeon (0-1f), Ronan O’Rourke (0-1), David Duignan, Joe Murphy, James McWeeney (0-1f), Adrian Smith, Shane Murphy. Subs: Shane McWeeney for Joe Murphy, Shane Moran for Adrian Smith, Stephen Beirne for Ronan O’Rourke, Matthew Murphy for Jim McTague.

There will be an Insurance briefing by Roger Clancy in the Bush Hotel on Thursday 4 march. Any mentors interested in hearing about the new Insurance arrangements please attend.

Minors win first league game

Tosnú maith, leat na hoibre! Our minors got a good start to their campaign in the 13 a side League and a good start to the game itself set them up for victory. A point from a free from Shane Moran followed by a quick goal from David McLoughlin. Then points from Conor McTague and another free from Shane Moran. David McLoughlin was really on form when he coolly finished to the net for his second goal. Points from Stephen McTague, Brian Beirne and Jack Cullen left it 2-6 to 0-3 at half time. Leitrim Gaels were far from beaten however and an excellent finish from a penalty brought them back into it. However a succession of points from David McLoughlin, Andrew Burns and Brian Beirne, followed by two outstanding long range points from Conor McTague put us well ahead again. Shane Moran and Mark McGrory got the final points. It was a good start to get a 2-14 to 1-6 victory but the result dosn’t do justice to the efforts of Leitrim Gaels. They hit the crossbar twice, once in each half and our goalie, Kevin Banks, brought off three great saves during the hour. Overall it was a good performance and a good start to the League.

Foireann: Kevin Banks, Dean Creaven, John Fanning, Eoin McHugh, Matthew Murphy, Jack Cullen (0-1), Brian Beirne (0-2), Conor McTague (0-3), Mark McGrory (0-1), Stephen McTague (0-1), Andrew Burns (0-1), David McLoughlin (2-1), Shane Moran (0-4). Subs Anthony Maguire for John Fanning, Cian Reynolds for Brian Beirne.

There will be an Insurance briefing by Roger Clancy in the Bush Hotel on Thursday 4 march. Any mentors interested in hearing about the new Insurance arrangements please attend.

Trath na gCeist

We won the County Seachtain na Gaeilge Quiz with Patsy Connaughton, Alan Banks, Andy Duffy and Seán Ó Suilleabháin in Drumshanbo in the Allen Gaels clubrooms last Thursday night. This was the first time our club won this quiz. Congratulations to the team and we wish them all the best in the Connacht final in Ballyhanus this Thursday night.

Cycle Update

Cycle sponsorship cards are delivered to all cyclists. It is just fifteen weeks to the big cycle and it is definitely time for a cycle to the golf club or Newtowngore. The sponsorship cards must be returned as soon as possible and we thank all who have agreed to do this historical trip on June 20. Since the last count a few people discovered they cannot fit it in so we are still looking for a few more to bring the numbers to 50. A few people are still thinking about it, stop thinking and do it.

Lotto

Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn sa Commercial Óir €2,250. Winner of €40 for those present on the night: Aidan McGovern, Tráthnóna. Buidéal Uisce beatha Bobby Joe’s: Séamus MacMurchaidh. €40 an duine: Seán McManus, Drumderg, Karen Gallogly, Gallogly Catering, Mona Creamer, Lahard, Gerry Stringer, Garadice, Mary Harte, Lahard. Uimhreacha: 73210456

Minor League, 13 a side game against Leitrim Gaels on Sunday next in Leitrim at 12.00.

First Senior League game

Our first senior league game is against Melvin Gaels in Kinlough on Saturday next at 4.30.

Brid Sullivan would like to hear from anyone else who would like to cycle to Roscommon on the 20 June. Already there are close to 50 people who have confirmed that they are cycling. It promises to be a great occasion and an important fundraiser for the club. If you have received a text in the last week please let Brid know whether you wish to cycle or not. Don’t miss out on a unique adventure for the club

Lotto

Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Bobby Joe’s Óir €2,200. Winner of €40 for those present on the night: Tom Burns. Buidéal Uisce beatha ó Chiarán and Cathy Smith: Steve Williams c/o Noel Sweeney. €40 an duine: Tara Wynne c/o Riversdale Barges, John McWeeney, Longstone, Michael McGovern, Corlough, P J Dolan and John Harte, George Price. Uimhreacha: 74630521

The first club fixture of the year is a Minor League, 13 a side game against Carrigallen on Sunday next in the Park at 12.00.

Our first senior league game is against Melvin Gaels in Kinlough on Saturday week, 27 Feb.

Supporters Club

Tickets for the Co Board Supporters club are now on sale from club members. There are a number of attractive prizes and the tickets are at €40 each.

Thanks to all who helped at our first Disco on Sunday night last. Our next Disco will be on the night before St Patrick’s Day, 16 March.

Lotto

Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Smyth’s Siopa Óil. Pota Óir €2,150. Winner of €40 for those present on the night: Mary Harte, Lahard. Buidéal Uisce beatha ó Gay Prior: Seán Mac Con Dubh. €40 an duine: Pauline Moran, Lahard, Declan Dolan, Corlough, Brian Mahon, Lucan, Co Dublin (On-line winner), Shane Creamer, Lahard, Brian Mahon (on-line winner) for second time. Brian has been a great supporter of our Lotto on line. Uimhreacha: 20376154

Big Day in Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin last Sunday

Out first big National League game in a long time went off well on Sunday last. Unfortunately the result didn’t go Leitrim’s way but there will be other days. Buíochas arís to all of our stewards, helpers, Lotto sellers, kitchen staff etc. Thanks to Peter Reynolds for loan of stewards bibs. Buíochas freisin to Leitrim Co Board who presented us with a framed picture, based on the match programme, to mark our first National League game. The picture was presented to the club by Cathaoirleach Coiste Chontae Liatroma, Seosamh Ó Floinn. Mile buíochas to all who bought Lotto tickets on the day and our draw on Monday night had at least three €40 winners who bought in the Park on Sunday..

Comhghairdeas Gaeil na hAilne

Congratulations to Allen Gaels who won the Connacht Club Grounds of the Year. Their clubrooms are very impressive and as a venue for GAA events they are centrally placed within the County. It is great to see developments of this nature around the County.

The youth of the area will be pleased to hear that a Monster Disco and Massive Laser Show will take place in the Community Centre on Sunday next, Valentine’s Night. This should be of great interest to the youngsters of the Ballinamore area and surrounding areas. D J Paul will be in charge and dancing will be from 9.00 to 12.30. Admission €10

A meeting to organise stewarding for the Sunday night Disco will take place in the Clubrooms on tomorrow Thursday at 9.00. A considerable number of stewards will be required.

Under 16 girls football are starting back on Monday 15th February at 6.30pm in the Park, can we please have all under 16s out for training. New members are also welcome.

Defibrillator in Park

The club has acquired a defibrillator for the Park and we would like those who have been trained in its use to know that it is located in the First Aid room in the main corridor.

Andy Duffy on CCC

Comhghairdeas do Aindrias Ó Dubhthaigh who was re-elected onto the Competitions Control Committee. Andy was on this committee last year and was re-elected at Monday’s County Board meeting

Story of the GAA

A major project is being organised by Croke Park to interview people about the history of the GAA at local level. Former players, official, supporters who have a story to tell will be recorded. If you have any ideas about who should be interviewed contact Seán Ó Suilleabháin

Cycle to Roscommon

Our minimum target for the cycle to Roscommon was 50 cyclists and we have only 5 to go to reach that number. Already some great footballing names like Ollie Honeyman, Gerry Logan, Gerry Reynolds, Beezer McKiernan and Damien Crossan are planning to cycle. Bríd Sullivan would like to hear from anyone else interested in cycling.

At half-time last Sunday Nollaig Prior was presented with her €9,500 Lotto win. The group was photographed along with Liam McGirl, (where the Lotto was held that night), as well as Lotto sellers, P J McLoughlin, Mona Creamer, Brid Sullivan, Philip Farrelly, Alan Banks, Paddy Prior.

Lotto

Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Prior’s. Pota Óir €2100. Winner of €40 for those present on the night: Miley McKeon, Cammagh. Buidéal Uisce beatha ó David McCabe: Hugh McTague Jnr, Church St. (For the first time in three weeks Aidan McGovern didn’t sweep the boards!!!) €40 an duine: Lea Fox, Manorhamilton, Gavin Smith, Aughavas, John Creamer, Stradermot, Enda Tiernan, Cloone, Gerry Gilheaney, Aughnasheelin. . Uimhreacha: 04657132

No of Games Players played in 2009

Every year we do an analysis of the number of players who fielded for our three adult teams in the year. The results are given below. In 2009 a total of 57 players played one game or more. Shane Ferguson and Shane Murphy played 26 games each which was the most anyone played. In 2008 a total of 63 players started one game or more. There were 12 players who played in 2008 who did not start in any game at all in 2009 for a variety of reasons. These were: Colm Brennan, John Christie, Anthony Curran, Aidan Galligan, John Galligan, Ray Logan, Trevor Martin, Thomas McLoughlin, Enda Quinn, Darren Reynolds, Finnian Sharpley, Ronan Sharpley.

Big Day in Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin next Sunday

Sunday next will be a historic day for the club, as the first National League in over 20 years will be played in the Park. On the 3 December 1989, Leitrim played Longford, a day which marked P.J Carroll’s first outing with the team. The match ended in a draw and that was the last National League game played in Ballinamore. It is hard to believe that over 20 years have passed since then. In 1991 the Stanley Cox memorial tournament was played here but no National League games.

The youth of the area will be pleased to hear that a Monster Disco and Massive Laser Show will take place in the Community Centre on Sunday week 14 February, Valentine’s Night. This should be of great interest to the youngsters of the Ballinamore area and surrounding areas. D J Paul will be in charge and dancing will be from 9.00 to 12.30. Admission €10

Stewards wanted

All of the stewards, lotto sellers, kitchen staff etc who kindly made themselves available for the Galway game are asked to attend again on Sunday.

Cycle to Roscommon for Connacht Championship!!!

It may seem a long time to the 20 June but it is really only 20 weeks to the big cycle. Already over 40 people have committed to cycle, so it is time to dust down the bikes and pump the wheels and do a short cycle every week at least. You could also practice on the indoor bike if you have access to one.

Vodafone

Thanks to all who have signed up to Vodafone and if you have not yet signed and are a Vodafone customer, please contact Brid Sullivan on 087 9173185. Quite a number of players have not yet responded. This is an important fundraiser for the club and it costs you nothing.

Scór Sinsear

Anyone interested in taking part in Senior Scor in dancing, singing, answering questions, acting or reciting please contact Brid Sullivan.

Lotto

Ni raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Prior’s. Pota Óir €2050. Winner of €40 for those present on the night: Aidan McGovern, Tráthnóna. Buidéal Uisce beatha ó Frank Flynn: Aidan McGovern, Tráthnóna. However, the extraordinary thing about it is that a week ago, Aidan McGovern was pulled out for both house prizes also. I wonder what are the odds on that happening? Incidentally, Happy birthday Aidan. €40 an duine: Francis Duignan, Main St, David and Laura Spellman, Drumshanbo, Pat McGovern, Greaghrahan, Ballyconnell, Trish Mahon, St Brigid’s St, John McWeeney, Longstone. Uimhreacha: 36072154

On Monday last our Jackpot of €9,500 was won by Nollaig Prior, Lahard. Comhghairdeas to Nollaig. The winning numbers were: 61072543. The “Ar an Oíche” prize of €40 was won by Aidan McGovern, Lahard and amazingly, the Buidéal Uisce Beatha sponsored by Liam McGirl was also won by Aidan McGovern. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn is in Pat Joe’s and the Pota Óir is €2,000.

The club picked up three awards at the Co Board Dinner Dance last Saturday. Shane Moran got Young Player of the Year, Sara McLoughlin got Ladies Player of the Year and the Club Grounds award was shared between Ballinamore Seán O’Heslins and Allen Gaels. Well done to all.

Trath na gCeist

Hard luck to our Trath na gCeist team who came second in the Connacht Finals of Scór na nÓg. Kevin Banks, Jack Bagge and Stephen McTague did extremely well and were just two questions behind a very strong Ballinameen team. An Bhliain seo chugainn! Comhghairdeas to Glencar/Manorhamilton who won the Rince Foirne once again and to James Hazlett from Drumkeerin who won the Amhranaíocht Aonair. This was Drumkeerin’s first ever County win in Scór na nÓg and now they are in the All Ireland Final.

New website created by Ballinamore resident

A new website detailing the happenings on the GAA scene in countries all over the globe, in America, Asia, Middle East etc has been launched by Ballinamore man Denis O’Brien. Denis has been living in Ballinamore this past few years and worked with the Leitrim Post. Not surprising for a Kilkenny man he has a huge interest in hurling and also in Gaelic Games in general. This website his full of hugely interesting information on GAA clubs in amazingly far-flung places and is well worth a visit. The address is www.gaelicsportscast.com. There is a link also on the front page of our website.

Cycle to Roscommon for Connacht Championship!!!

The next big venture by the club is the Cycle to Roscommon for the Connacht Championship game in June. This promises to be a great occasion as Ballinamore and Leitrim supporters cycle the 40 miles to Roscommon and in the process raise much need funds for the club. It will all happen on the 20 June, when the sun will be splitting the stones, we hope!!!. A lot of people have already indicated that they will cycle and Brid Sullivan would like to hear from others willing to participate so that arrangements can be made in relation to food, transport etc on the day. Last year we cycled form Dromod to Ballinamore and the stakes have been set higher this year. However, if London beat Roscommon in the first round we will only have to get to Páirc Seán MacDiarmada.

P C Lynch from Drumeela died recently. In 1957 he played Minor football with Ballinamore when they were beaten by Aughavas in the South Leitrim Final. His nephew, Brendan, was married recently to Sheila Flanagan, Church St and the year before last his niece, Nollaig Cleary, was over with the New York team that took part in the Feile na nGael competition. Nollaig is in fact President of the New York Ladies GAA and also does first aid with the New York team and was on duty the last time Leitrim visited New York in 2008. Go ndéana Dia trócaire air.

Great Day in the Park – in the Fog

Sunday was a great occasion for the club as the first County game in nearly 20 years was played in Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin. There was a very good crowd despite the heavy fog. Míle buíochas to all who helped on the day. Those who got the ground ready, which included spreading salt and cleaning the frost of the seats on Sunday morning. Those who acted as stewards both in the grounds and at car parking. Those who manned the shop and the tea shop. Finally those who sold Lotto tickets and especially our young helpers in the park Brian Leyden, Fearghal Curran, Paddy Connaughton, Cait Connaughton, Hannah Banks, Méabh Hamill, Donal Feely, Oisín McCaffrey, Johnny Conway, Daire Murphy, Darren Maxwell, Emma McGovern, and Niall McGovern. A special thank you to Noel Smith for making the bench for the team photographs. Míle buíochas to all. In two weeks time we will have another big day with Waterford coming for the first round of the league.

Underage AGM

The AGM of our Coiste na nÓg is on tonight Wednesday in the clubrooms at 8.30pm. All mentors and parents are asked to attend.

Ladies Membership

All of the Ladies are asked to have membership fees ready on this Friday when they meet in the Park. Tommy Dolan will be there to collect fees between 6.45 and 7.00pm. All players must have membership paid before they can play any game

Pictures of Presentation of 3,000 euro cheque to winner Cathal Kenny in Lawrences on Monday last can be seen under "New Pictures/Pictiuiri Nua"

Trath na gCeist team win in Scór na nÓg

Comhghairdeas to our Trath na gCeist team of Kevin Banks, Jack Bagge and Stephen McTague that won the County Scór na nÓg title on Sunday last. These lads have been involved for the past few years and they came good on Sunday with a narrow win over Fenagh, last year’s winners. Some years ago we were very successful in Question Time but we havn’t won this particular title since 1997 when Tomas McWeeney Colin Griffin and Ross Gannon were successful. Best of luck to the lads in Banada on Saturday next. Our two set dance groups performed well but Fenagh have an exceptional group in this event. They won the Leitrim tile for a record tenth time in a row. Míle buíochas to all who helped on Sunday last.

Big Game in Park on Sunday – Stewards required

It will be a big occasion on Sunday when we host our first big inter-county football game. The Liatroim v Gaillimh FBD game will take place at 2.00pm. It is great to see county games back in Ballinamore and in a few weeks time we will host the first National League game of the year against Waterford. We need lots of stewards on Sunday so please report to Alan Banks if you can be there.

Congratulations to Shane Moran who will receive his County Young Hurler of the Year award on Saturday next. The club will also receive the Club Grounds of the Year Award.

Cycle to Roscommon for Connacht Championship!!!

Have you any unwanted Gym equipment?

Our Gym is turning out to be a very useful facility for training but we need more equipment and in our present financial situation we cannot buy anything more. If anyone has items like exercise bikes or treadmills that they are not currently using please contact Alan Banks. Also, during the severe frost the cisterns in the old outdoor toilets burst and are destroyed. People often have old cisterns lying around the house and we would be glad to hear form anyone who would like to dispose of such items.

Vodafone – Thanks to all who joined

Mile buíochas to all who have joined up to Vodafone support your club. If you are a Vodafone mobile phone customer, the club receives a donation from Vodafone if you sign up. We currently have just over 200 joined but there are a lot of others who haven’t replied. It costs nothing to join, so please respond to Brid Sullivan if you have not already done so.

Last weekend, Mike Joe McKeon was buried in Bornacoola. The deceased was a member of the Leitrim minor panel that won the Connacht Minor Football championship in 1945. He was originally a native of Eslin but grew up in Bornacoola and played with Bornacoola. He came to work in Ballinamore in Hoey’s Hotel and played with Ballinamore for at least one year. This was at a period when Ballinamore had a relatively weak team. Mike Joe went to America and played football in New Haven and Connecticut. He returned to Ireland in recent years and died last weekend. Go ndéana Dia trócaire air. Buíochas do Nollaig Mac Eoin, Scoil Náisiúnta Béal an Átha Móir, atá gaolta le Mike Joe, don eolas sin.

Presentation to winner of New Year’s Draw

The winner of our first prize of €3,000, Cathal Kenny from Ballydangan, Athlone was presented with his winnings at last Monday’s Lotto. Cathal is a member of the Clan na nGael club in Roscommon and is in fact the club Vice Chairman at present. He was accompanied by the seller of the winning ticket, Cormac Ó Suilleabháin, and he had a look at our new facilities while visiting. Well done Cathal on your win. (Pictures of the presentation are on web site under "New Photos" "Pictiuiri Nua"

Referees Wanted

The Co Board would like to hear from people interested in taking up refereeing. You can start with underage games and training will be provided and travel expenses to matches are paid. Contact Rúnaí, Patsy Connaughton if interested.

Blood Donor Clinic

The Blood Transfusion mobile unit team will return again to The Community Centre, Ballinamore on Monday 25th January 2010 from 3.00 p.m. to 4.45 pm and 7.00p.m. to 9.30 p.m. Some 3000 units (pints) of blood are needed overall each week to cater for emergency and routine cases requiring transfusions of blood and blood products in hospitals all over the country. We had a low turnout in September so we are hoping to get the numbers up again. Thanks to everyone who attended and please come again to your local clinic on Monday 25th January and if possible bring a friend.

Additional Executive member

Linda Harte has been added to the Executive as a representative of Ladies Football.

Lotto

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i McGirls Pota Óir €9,500. Buaiteoirí ar an Luan seo caite: Prizes for those present on the night: €40: Seamus Mac Murchaidh. Buidéal uisce beatha ó Ossie Costello; Margie McLoughlin, Oughteragh. €40 an duine: Francis and Kay Maguire, Main St, Pat Joe Dolan, High St, Stella McGirl, Laheen, Ciara Holohan, Sallyfield, Peter Flynn, Aughnasheelin. Uimhreacha: 40236157

The Scór na nÓg Finals were postponed last Sunday due to the weather and, because the Bee Centre in Manorhamilton isn’t available, they are now taking place in Ballinamore on Sunday next starting at 3.00. Go n-éirí lenar Rince Seit agus Tráth na gCeist. Our usual stewards are asked to attend.

Welcome to New Officers

With so many officers retiring it is great to see a new team taking on the challenge of leading the club into 2010. New Cathaoirleach, Peter Reynolds, has of course been a prominent player with the club over the past long number of years. Peter won a senior championship with the club in 1990 and still plays junior football with the club. The Reynolds family are no strangers to club administration. Peter’s grandfather Paddy Reynolds TD was Vive Chairman of Leitrim County Board from 1926 until his death in 1932. Patsy is a native of Oran, Co Roscommon and as a Roscommon man he completes an unusual line up of Secretaries who were natives of all five Connacht counties. Over the past decade we have had Andy Duffy (From Mayo), Niall Gormley (From Leitrim), Brid Sullivan (From Galway), Alan Banks (From Sligo) and now Patsy Connaughton (From Roscommon). In the middle we had Paddy O’Connor (From Tipperary) However Patsy Connaughton has the unique distinction of having previously been Secretary of the Aughawillan club. Strange things happen in sport!!.

Our new Cisteoir and Chairman of the Finance Committee is John D’Arcy from High St. John is also from a Ballinamore footballing family and played underage football and hurling with the club. Our new Registrar, Tommy Dolan has also been involved with the club both as a player and team manager with our junior teams. Go n-éirí go geal leo go léir.

In welcoming our new oifigigh we must pay tribute to the officers who led us through the most glorious period of development the club has ever had. Adrian Smith, probably the youngest Cathaoirleach the club ever had, served three years in charge. Alan Banks completed two years as Rúnaí but was also Cathaoirleach for a year a few years earlier. Anne Shanley was Cisteoir for the past nine years and was the first lady to hold a full officer position with the club. Anne was the longest serving Treasurer the club has ever had, at least in the period for which we have records. Ruairí Ó Suilleabháin has been Registrar for two separate periods. No doubt all of them will continues to serve the club in various ways, indeed Alan Banks has taken on the position of Park administrator in charge of booking and scheduling of games, fixtures and training and also events in the complex itself. Míle buíochas to all of them for the outstanding work they have done over the past number of years.

Comhghairdeas

Congratulations to Sean and Catherine Mahon on the birth of their daughter Tara. This makes Paddy Prior a grand dad.

Best wishes to Maura Sweeney who suffered injury with the bad weather. Welcome back to our Lotto Coordinator, Aindrias Ó Dubhthaigh. Fáilte ar ais Andy.

Comhbhrón

Sympathy is extended to the family of Johnny Beirne, Kiltygerry who died last week. Johnny played football at underage with Ballinamore and won an under 14 championship with Ballinamore in 1960. His family subsequently went to England but in latter years Johnny returned and built a house in his native townland. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé.

Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Phota Óir ar an Luan seo caite. Lotto ar an Luan seo chugainn i Lawrences Pota Óir €9,450. Buaiteoirí ar an Luan seo caite: Prizes for those present on the night: €40: Padraig Seosamh Mac Lochlainn. Prizes of €20 sponsored by Jackie and Catherine: Séamas Mac Murchaidh €40 an duine: Damien Gilheany, Clogher, Patsy Creamer, Lahard, Éamonn Farrelly, Anville Court, Paul McLoughlin, Church St, Séamus Mac Murchaidh Uimhreacha: 05431267

Our annual New Year draw was run off successfully on Saturday night last in Priors. There was a great crowd present for an event which will help fund affiliations, insurance and other essential expenses. The following were the prizewinners. €3,000 Cathal Kenny, Ballydangan, Athlone. (Ticket sold by Cormac Ó Suilleabháin), €1,000 Hugh McInerney, Butlersbridge, Co Cavan (Ticket sold by Joe Dolan). €100 each: Brian Dolan, Aughawillan, (Sold by P J McLoughlin) Dominic Byrne, Convent Rd, Ballinamore, (Sold by Brid Sullivan) Andy O’Rourke, Tully, (Sold by Ronan O’Rourke) Niamh McTague, Ballymoe, Co Galway, (Sold by Seamus McTague) Mary Mulvihill/Brid Sullivan, (Sold by Brid Sullivan) Padraig McGarry, Drumshanbo, (Sold by Tom Burns) Caitríona McGrath, Killaneen, (Sold by Philip Farrelly) Sean Deane, Dublin, (Sold by John Harte) Mick Gilheany, Clogher, (Sold by Tommy Dolan) Margaret Burns, Clenaghoo (Sold by Tom Burns)

Buíochas

Míle buíochas to all our ticket sellers, especially the big four, P J McLoughlin, Brid Sullivan, Adrian Wrynn and Philip Farrelly. Thanks also to Ruairí Ó Suilleabháin and Anne Shanley who did most of the administrative work on the draw. Thanks to Gay Prior for sponsorship of the €1,000 second prize. Special thanks to all who bought tickets. With the massive debt on the club complex, fundraising will be high on our agenda for a long time to come. Míle buíochas do gach duine.

Presentation to Tommy Moran

Tommy Moran stepped down as Chairman of the Finance Committee some weeks ago and thus ended a lifetime of services in different positions at club, county, provincial and national level for the GAA. Since the mid 1960s when he was club Chairman, Tommy has held a huge variety of posts at all levels, indeed holding more than just one responsibility on many occasions. To list all of the positions he held would take some time, but the chief of those would be his eighteen years as Rúnaí Contae from 1982-1999 and his three years as Uachtarán of Connacht Council from 2003 –2006. No later than a few weeks ago he edited Scéal Liatroma 1984-2009, the story of football in Leitrim during the last 25 years. At club level, Tommy was Chairman of the Finance Committee which looked after fundraising for the Pitch development over the past few years. This was a major task in itself. Tommy proposes to take a rest but I am sure he will be there to help and his advice sought on many occasions in the future. On Saturday last his final official function as Finance Chairman was to preside over the New Year draw. After the draw, a presentation was made to Tommy, on behalf of the club, by Anne Shanley.

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.

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