Tuesday, May 30, 2006

News 30 - 05 - 06

Senior League
Annaduff were the visitors to Dromod on Saturday night last when we recorded our third league victory of the season on a scoreline of 0-11 to 0-8.
The team and scorers was: Bornacoola: Feargal Mc Gill, Damien Mc Guinness, John Mc Guinness, Jason Conroy, Daniel Canning, Seamus Mallon, Richard Bohan, Gary Mc Closkey (0-1), Michael Duignan (0-2), Niall Mc Gowan, Trevor Howard, Mark Mc Closkey (0-5), Brian Conroy (0-2), Philip Howard (0-1), Bobby Shanley. Sub used Colm Farrell for Bobby Shanley

Junior League
The third team have been picking up a bit of form lately and recorded an excellent victory over Gortletteragh on Sunday by 3-7 to 1-9 with the vital goals coming from Ollie Vaughan, Aiden and Brian Reilly.
The team was: Kevin Mallon, John Shanley, John Bohan, Shane Reynolds, Ray Hanley, Richard Bohan, Jackie Conboy, Derek Duignan, Brendan Duignan, Gerry Moffatt, Declan Conboy, Gerry Gearty, Brian Reilly, Aiden Reilly, Ollie Vaughan

U-14 League
The U-14 team continue to improve and recorded their third league win on Friday last when they beat Cloone on a scoreline of 3-8 to 3-5 with the help of two goals from Anthony Mulligan and one from Daniel Farrell.
The panel involved included Daniel Farrell (1-0), Tony Shanley, Roy Keenan, John Hackett, Harry Cumiskey, Kevin Canning (0-2), Kevin Shanley (0-3), Anthony Mulligan (2-3), Conor Hackett, Mark Muldowney, Ciaran Campbell. Barry Reid and Liam Mulligan.
The boys have been playing excellent football and our congratulations to them on their recent good form.

Club Draw
The Club Draw takes place on Sunday night next in the Weir Lodge Rooskey.

The Return of the DiggerMan
The Diggerman, occasionally known as Derek Duignan has returned to Bornacoola for a couple of weeks from Australia where he has been “working” for the last two years. Good to see him back with a new head of hair and we might even get him to a training session or two before his return. Sister Orla gets married on Thursday and we send our best wishes to her and Australian husband to be Mark Harrington for long life and happiness together.

Féile
The Connacht Féile is taking place on June 10th and the Bornacoola club and grounds will host four visiting teams. Among the highlights of the day will be the parade in Carrick-on-Shannon on the morning of the 10th in which we will be participating

Bon Voyage
Our best wishes to club stalwart and occasional Division 5 star Michael Patrick Stenson who takes up a new position with the Irish Embassy in Moscow for the next twelve months. Son of Brendan and Maureen (Cloonturk) Michael’s appointment is a major honour for himself, his family and the parish and we have no doubt that he will thrive in his new surrounds. If you hear of “Moscow Gaels” changing colours to the Black and Amber, you’ll know who to blame! Gach dea-ghuí ort a Mhichíl ó gach éinne a bhfuil baint acu leis an gclub.

Ladies
The Ladies team were beaten in the league by Glencar/Manorhamilton at the weekend

Seamus Canning RIP
All at the club would like to extend their sympathy to the Canning family (Mohill) on the sad passing of Seamus last week. A great supporter of the Bors throughout his life, many’s the Championship victory went into overtime in the Faul Inn during Seamus’ stewardship of the establishment. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a Anam.

Tuesday, May 23, 2006

News 23 - 05 - 06

Intermediate League
The Intermediate team moved to the top of Division 3 with their fifth victory of the year against Drumkeerin in Dromod on Sunday morning last on a scoreline of 2-8 to 2-4 with the goals coming from Robert Moran and Philip Howard.
The team and scorers were: Gerry Gearty, Gerald Moffatt, Conor Mc Cauley, John Reynolds, Richard Bohan, Daniel Canning, Niall Mc Gowan, Seamus Mallon, Bobby Shanley (0-2), Feargal Howard, Morgan Shanley, Declan Shanley, Robert Moran (1-0), Philip Howard (1-5) and Aiden Reilly. Sub used John Shanley (0-1)

Ladies 9-a-side

The Ladies team were in action against Ballinaglera on Friday night last but unfortunately were defeated

Senior League
Eanach Dubh are the visitors to Dromod on Saturday evening in the Masonite League Division 1

Golf Classic
Our congratulations and thanks to all who took part in the Golf Classic or supported it in anyway. Despite the inclement weekend weather conditions, the day was a resounding success and much credit for this goes to Organiser in Chief Micheal Mc Gowan. Comhgairdeas duit a Mhichíl.
The winning team was that of Charlie Notley, Robbie Notley, Willie Brennan and Willie Prendergast. 2nd place went to Pat, Gerry & Jim King and Adrian Beirne while Paddy Maguire’s team came 3rd. Other prize winners were in 4th Aiden Hacketts team, 5th Fr. Gerry O Briens team, 6th Kilglass GAA team, 7th Sean McGowans team, 8th Gerry Gilheaneys team, 9th Glanbia and 10th Henry Faughnan’s team.
The longest drive came from Dessie Dobson, nearest the pin was Feargal Mc Gill and Ladies nearest the pin was Anne Casey. More details next week.

Cumann na mBunscol
The ladies Cumann na mBunscol team recorded another victory last week when they overcame Gortletteragh NS.
The panel included Zoe Cosgrave, Sharon McGowan, Tara Hackett, Sheena McCauley, Ciara Hackett, Karen Roche, Leesa Geelan, Nadine Hackett, Nicola Rogers, Shannon Boyle, Clara Reid, Maria Cumiskey, Laura Jones, Coleen Bohan, Celine Bolger and Tanya Donnelly.

Junior League
The Division 5 game scheduled for last weekend was cancelled due to the weather. The lads are in action against Gortletteragh this Sunday.

Vocational Schools Title
Well done to Bornacoola players Conor Mc Cauley, Damien Mc Gowan and Mervyn Howard who were part of the Mohill Vocational School’s team that captured the Senior C Connacht title with a thrilling victory on Friday last. It is the school’s first ever Connacht title and a tremendous achievement for all involved

U-14 League
The U-14 team are improving with every performance and enjoyed an excellent victory over Kiltubrid on Friday evening last.
The panel involved included: Daniel Farrell, Tony Shanley, Roy Keenan, John Hackett, Harry Cumiskey, Kevin Canning, Kevin Shanley, Anthony Mulligan, Conor Hackett, Mark Muldowney, Ciaran Campbell.Barry Reid and Liam Mulligan,

Monday, May 15, 2006

News 15 - 05 - 06

Senior League
The Senior team got back to winning ways at a rain soaked Dromod on Sunday afternoon against Fenagh. First half goals from Niall Mc Gowan and Brian Conroy set us on our way and despite a strong comeback in the second half from the visitors, Bornacoola held out for a 2-10 to 0-8 victory.
The team on duty was: Feargal Mc Gill, Damian Mc Guinness, Morgan Shanley, John Mc Guinness, Jason Conroy, Seamus Mallon, Daniel Canning, Gary Mc Closkey, Michael Duignan (0-1), Mark Mc Closkey (0-1), Trevor Howard, Niall Mc Gowan (1-2), Philip Howard (0-2), David O Connor (0-3), Brian Conroy (1-1) Sub used Conor Mc Cauley. No game next weekend but we return to action in a fortnight for a meeting with Annaduff.

U-14 League
Two further games for the U-14’s this week. A good performance against Aughnasheelin resulted in defeat by 4-7 to 0-9, but the boys recorded their first win of the year with an impressive display against a gallant Ballinaglera in a highly entertaining game which Bornacoola edged by 8-6 to 6-5. This Friday we meet Kiltubrid in Dromod at 7pm.
The panel on duty for these games included Daniel Farrell, Tony Shanley, Roy Keenan, John Hackett, Harry Cumiskey, Kevin Canning, Kevin Shanley, Anthony Mulligan, Conor Hackett, Barry Reid, Liam Mulligan, Mark Muldowney and Ciaran Campbell.

Golf Classic
The Golf Classic takes place this Saturday May 20th in Carrick-on-Shannon Golf Club and Micheal Mc Gowan and his committee have been working very hard to ensure that the event is professionally presented and run. There may still be some tee times available and we’d ask you to contact Micheal at 086 2561023 if you are interested. Best of luck to all involved.

Pitch Enclosure

Our thanks to all who respected the club’s decision to keep access to the dressing room and pitch area limited to players and the team officials only. Your co-operation was very much appreciated and the system worked excellently for the large attendance at the Fenagh game on Sunday. We’d ask for your continued co-operation for the remainder of games in Dromod this year.

Division 5
The Division 5 team secured their first victory of the year with a much improved display against Aughavas on Sunday on a scoreline of 1-12 to 2-7.
The team on duty was: Kevin Mallon, John Shanley, Richie Bohan, Shane Reynolds, Gerald Moffatt, Conor McCauley (0-1), Jackie Conboy, Peter Mallon, Fergal Howard (0-2), Ollie Vaughan (0-1), Declan Conboy (0-3), Brendan Duignan (Capt)(0-1), Aidan Reilly, Seoirse Reynolds (0-2) and Gerry Gearty (1-2).

Cumann na mBun Scoil
Well done to Bornacoola NS girls team who had a win over Annaduff NS on a scoreline of 2-05 to 1-04.
The following lined out for the game; Zoe Cosgrave, Sharon McGowan, Tara Hackett, Sheena McCauley, Ciara Hackett, Karen Roche, Leesa Geelan, Nadine Hackett, Nicola Rogers, Shannon Boyle, Clara Reid, Maria Cumiskey, Laura Jones, Coleen Bohan, Celine Bolger and Tanya Donnelly.

Ladies
The senior ladies are in action in the 9 a side competition on Friday at 7.30pm in Ballinaglera.

Weekend Fixtures
There are both division 3 and division 5 games fixed for Sunday 21st. Please check fixtures listing for time and venue.

News 15 - 05 - 06

Senior League
The Senior team got back to winning ways at a rain soaked Dromod on Sunday afternoon against Fenagh. First half goals from Niall Mc Gowan and Brian Conroy set us on our way and despite a strong comeback in the second half from the visitors, Bornacoola held out for a 2-10 to 0-8 victory.
The team on duty was: Feargal Mc Gill, Damian Mc Guinness, Morgan Shanley, John Mc Guinness, Jason Conroy, Seamus Mallon, Daniel Canning, Gary Mc Closkey, Michael Duignan (0-1), Mark Mc Closkey (0-1), Trevor Howard, Niall Mc Gowan (1-2), Philip Howard (0-2), David O Connor (0-3), Brian Conroy (1-1) Sub used Conor Mc Cauley. No game next weekend but we return to action in a fortnight for a meeting with Annaduff.

U-14 League
Two further games for the U-14’s this week. A good performance against Aughnasheelin resulted in defeat by 4-7 to 0-9, but the boys recorded their first win of the year with an impressive display against a gallant Ballinaglera in a highly entertaining game which Bornacoola edged by 8-6 to 6-5. This Friday we meet Kiltubrid in Dromod at 7pm.
The panel on duty for these games included Daniel Farrell, Tony Shanley, Roy Keenan, John Hackett, Harry Cumiskey, Kevin Canning, Kevin Shanley, Anthony Mulligan, Conor Hackett, Barry Reid, Liam Mulligan, Mark Muldowney and Ciaran Campbell.

Golf Classic
The Golf Classic takes place this Saturday May 20th in Carrick-on-Shannon Golf Club and Micheal Mc Gowan and his committee have been working very hard to ensure that the event is professionally presented and run. There may still be some tee times available and we’d ask you to contact Micheal at 086 2561023 if you are interested. Best of luck to all involved.

Pitch Enclosure

Our thanks to all who respected the club’s decision to keep access to the dressing room and pitch area limited to players and the team officials only. Your co-operation was very much appreciated and the system worked excellently for the large attendance at the Fenagh game on Sunday. We’d ask for your continued co-operation for the remainder of games in Dromod this year.

Division 5
The Division 5 team secured their first victory of the year with a much improved display against Aughavas on Sunday on a scoreline of 1-12 to 2-7.
The team on duty was: Kevin Mallon, John Shanley, Richie Bohan, Shane Reynolds, Gerald Moffatt, Conor McCauley (0-1), Jackie Conboy, Peter Mallon, Fergal Howard (0-2), Ollie Vaughan (0-1), Declan Conboy (0-3), Brendan Duignan (Capt)(0-1), Aidan Reilly, Seoirse Reynolds (0-2) and Gerry Gearty (1-2).

Cumann na mBun Scoil
Well done to Bornacoola NS girls team who had a win over Annaduff NS on a scoreline of 2-05 to 1-04.
The following lined out for the game; Zoe Cosgrave, Sharon McGowan, Tara Hackett, Sheena McCauley, Ciara Hackett, Karen Roche, Leesa Geelan, Nadine Hackett, Nicola Rogers, Shannon Boyle, Clara Reid, Maria Cumiskey, Laura Jones, Coleen Bohan, Celine Bolger and Tanya Donnelly.

Ladies
The senior ladies are in action in the 9 a side competition on Friday at 7.30pm in Ballinaglera.

Weekend Fixtures
There are both division 3 and division 5 games fixed for Sunday 21st. Please check fixtures listing for time and venue.

Tuesday, May 09, 2006

News 9 - 05 - 06

Minor League
The Minor team captured the first silverware of the season with an outstanding display of mature football against St Mary’s in Carrick-on-Shannon on Thursday evening last. A terrific first half display, which included a well taken goal by Declan Shanley, sent Bornacoola in at the interval five points to the good, and having withstood intense pressure from the town team in the second half a penalty goal converted by Sean Mc Keon proved to be the decisive score as we held out for a historic victory on a scoreline of 2-12 to 1-9.
The team and scorers were: Alan Croghan, Conor Mc Cauley, Sean Ryan, Damian Mc Gowan, Niall O Connor, Paul Hackett, David O Connor (0-7), Fergal Howard (0-2), Mervyn Howard, Sean Mc Keon (1-1), Oliver Vaughan, Declan Shanley (1-2), David Mulligan. Subs; Damian Moran for David Mulligan, Darren Faughnan, Bernard Hackett and Darren Mc Gushin.
Finally, we would like to thank TP Cox and the staff in Coxs Steakhouse for the lovely meal for the team and also for the refreshments for the parents and supporters. Well done to the entire panel that featured throughout the competition and to mentors Jackie Conboy and Brian Mallon on this excellent victory.

Senior League
Our dismal form in the league continued on Saturday evening with yet another narrow defeat – this time to Drumreilly on a scoreline of 0-8 to 0-6.
The team on duty was: Feargal Mc Gill, Damian Mc Guinness, Morgan Shanley, Jason Conroy, John Mc Guinness (0-1), Seamus Mallon, Daniel Canning, Gary Mc Closkey, Michael Duignan (0-1), Niall Mc Gowan, Trevor Howard, Philip Howard (0-2), Brian Conroy, Mark Mc Closkey (0-2), Bobby Shanley. Subs used: Robert Moran and Aiden Reilly. This Sunday we play Fenagh in Dromod at 2.30pm.

Pitch Enclosure
A motion was unanimously passed at a recent club executive meeting to the effect that admission to the dressing room and pitch area for future home games will be limited to players and relevant officials only. We would ask all supporters to co-operate with the club in enforcing this policy which will be effected at Sunday’s home Senior League game against Fenagh and all major games thereafter.

Division 5
League game against Aughavas on Saturday in Dromod at 7pm

Ladies
The ladies played in the 9-a side league game without county players on Sunday in Dromod and were beaten by St Marys. The team was as follows :
Orla Bohan, Sarah Duffy , Niamh Reynolds, Cora McCauley, Joanne McGushin, Leonie Duffy, Victoria Duignan, Kelly Howard, Alison McKeon, Charlotte Faughnan, Jillian Duignan, Maeve Duffy, Michelle O Beirne. Next game is away to Glencar/Manor on Sunday.
Hard luck to Leitrim ladies who were beaten in the Division 3 league final on Sunday.

Cumann na mBun Scoil
Well done to Bornacoola NS girls team who had a recent win over Drumshambo NS on a scoreline of 6-05 to 4-06 . The following lined out; Zoe Cosgrave, Sharon McGowan, Tara Hackett, Sheena McCauley, Ciara Hackett, Karen Roche, Leesa Geelan, Nadine Hackett, Nicola Rogers, Shannon Boyle, Clara Reid and Maria Cumiskey.

Golf Classic
Don’t forget the Bornacoola GAA Golf Classic will take place on Saturday May 20th in Carrick-on-Shannon Golf Club. Further details available from Micheal Mc Gowan at 086 2561023

Gaelic Telecom
Noel Mahon has been appointed as the local area rep for Gaelic Telecom. This is an opportunity to raise money for the club by changing your service provider to Gaelic Telecom. Under the scheme, by switching their phone to Gaelic Telecom, club members can save themselves money on line rental and call charges, but more importantly, 15% of the value of their call charges are rebated to their nominated club.
In the last 6 months, Gaelic Telecom have rebated €250,000 to GAA clubs around the country. We recently received a cheque for €280 and as more club members subscribe the club will benefit accordingly. The feedback from those who have switched has been positive so if you are interested in changing your provider or have any questions regarding the scheme we’d ask you to contact Noel at 087 2646931

U-14 League
The U-14 team played their second game of the league against Fenagh on Friday evening last but despite a much improved performance were beaten on a scoreline of 3-9 to 1-7.
The panel on duty was: Daniel Farrell, Tony Shanley, Roy Keenan, John Hackett, Harry Cumiskey, Kevin Canning, Kevin Shanley, Anthony Mulligan, Conor Hackett, Barry Reid, Liam Mulligan, Mark Muldowney and Ciaran Campbell.
Next game for the lads is against Aughnasheelin away this Friday at 7pm

Charlie Egan RIP
The sympathies of all at the club are extended to our colleagues in Aughnasheelin and in particular the family and friends of the late Charlie Egan who passed away recently. Charlie was a great Gael and he will be sadly missed by Aughnasheelin and indeed Leitrim GAA.

Division 3 League
The 2nd team played Aughavas in the league on Sunday and returned to winning ways in some style with a comprehensive 2-17 to 1-4 victory to move into 2nd place in the table.
Team and scorers were: Gerry Gearty, Gerard Moffatt, Conor McCauley, John Reynolds, Richie Bohan, Danny Canning (Capt), Niall McGowan (0-1), Seamus Mallon (1-2), Bobby Shanley (0-1), Declan Shanley, Brian Mallon, Feargal Howard (0-4), Robert Moran (0-3), Phillip Howard (1-5), Aidan Reilly (0-1) subs Seoirse Reynolds, Jackie Conboy, Brendan Duignan, Ollie Vaughan, Paul Derwin, John Shanley.

Tuesday, May 02, 2006

News 2 - 05 - 06

Senior League
The Senior team played Aughavas in our fourth league game of the year and a last minute goal proved our undoing as the visitors secured a one point victory.
The team on duty was: Feargal Mc Gill, Damian Mc Guinness, Morgan Shanley, Conor Mc Cauley, Shane Conroy, Jason Conroy, John Mc Guinness, Gary Mc Closkey, Michael Duignan, Niall Mc Gowan, Colm Farrell, Philip Howard, Trevor Howard, David O Connor, Seamus Mallon. Subs used: Mark Mc Closkey, Brian Conroy and Daniel Canning

Golf Classic
Don’t forget the Bornacoola GAA Golf Classic will take place on Saturday May 20th in Carrick-on-Shannon Golf Club. Further details available from Bornacoola’s answer to Tiger Woods, Micheal Mc Gowan at 086 2561023

Intermediate League
An understrength Intermediate team were comprehensively beaten by Annaduff on Saturday last in the league in Annaduff bringing their three game winning streak to an end.
The team was: Gerry Gearty, Gerald Moffatt, Conor Mc Cauley, John Reynolds, Daniel Canning, Richard Bohan, Jackie Conboy, Colm Farrell, Bobby Shanley, Feargal Howard, Brian Mallon, Niall Mc Gowan, Declan Shanley, Robert Moran and Aiden Reilly

Minor League Final
The Minor’s have given a series of impressive performances to reach this year’s league final. The game will take place on Friday against St Marys at 7pm. At the time of writing the venue has not been confirmed, but you can check the fixtures section of the paper for confirmation. A reminder to all on the panel that training takes place this evening (Wednesday) at 6.30pm. Best of luck to the lads as they search for the first piece of silverware of 2006.

Junior League

An improved performance from the Junior team against Eslin on Sunday came up just short as we fell to a 0-9 to 0-6 defeat having squandered a number of chances to claim victory.

U-14
The U-14 team began their campaign against Leitrim Gaels on Friday last and although they were beaten played some nice football in the process. The lads are in action again this Friday against St Caillins in Fenagh.