Thursday, February 25, 2010

News 25 - 02 - 10

Congratulations
We’d like to extend the congratulations of everyone at the Club to Shane and Orla Reynolds (nee Bohan!) who were married on Saturday. It was a great weekend for all involved and we want to wish you many years of health and happiness together.

Club Draw
The 2nd club draw of the year takes place this Saturday night in the Copper Still with music being provided by Brian Williams.

Minor League
The Minors were due to get their campaign underway last Sunday morning against Glenfarne/Kilty but unfortunately the game had to be postponed. We were due to play in Fenagh this Sunday but please check the fixtures page of the Leitrim Observer or www.leitrimgaa.ie for confirmation.

Senior League
The Senior team find themselves in Division 2 this year having being relegated at the end of last year. They begin the campaign under new manager Bernard Morris with a visit to Eslin on Sunday morning at 12 noon.

Scór
Preparations are already well underway for Scór 2010. The semi-finals take place on March 5th and 6th in Ballinaglera and Drumreilly respectively, while the County Final will be held in Carrick on March 13th and the Connacht deciders on March 20th. Best of luck to all involved from Bornacoola.

Monday, February 15, 2010

News 15 - 02 - 10

Membership
Membership of the Club is currently open for 2010, €30 for players, €10 non-players and €5 youth membership. Once again we remind all those who intend to play in 2010 that they must have paid their membership paid or you will not be permitted to line out for the club after April 1st 2010. Membership can be paid to John Mc Guinness, Shane Reynolds or Jackie Conboy.

Fixtures
The new season in Leitrim will kick off this weekend and it is our Minor team who will be first into action this Sunday morning at 11am. No confirmation of the fixture at the time of writing but you can get confirmation in the Fixtures section of the Observer or at www.leitrimgaa.ie. Our first team are expected to begin their Division 2 league campaign on February 27th when Eslin will be the opposition. The following weekend (March 6th/7th) sees the first round of games in Division 3 and Division 5.

Best Wishes
Our best wishes to club stalwarts Shane Reynolds and Orla Bohan who get married this Saturday in St Michael’s in Bornacoola. A very popular couple around the parish, Shane and Orla have been at the heart of the club for many years and both have served as players, administrators and even Scór performers with distinction for Bornacoola over many years. In a lengthy playing career, Shane won both Junior Championship and league medals with Bornacoola and while success eluded him at Senior level, he was very proud to be part of the Bornacoola team that regained it’s senior championship status in 1998 after nearly 40 years in the doldrums. He is currently the club Secretary.
Orla’s big onfield success came as part of the 2004 Ladies Junior Championship winning team; she has been involved in many administrative roles in recent years and has performed regularly in Scór for Bornacoola over the years. I’m sure this will be a great weekend for Shane, Orla and their families, and we wish you both all the very best in your married lives together.

Thursday, February 04, 2010

News 02 - 02 - 10

Club Draw
The first Club Draw of the year takes place on Saturday night next in the Copper Still with music on the night as always. All ticket sellers are asked to return their tickets by Friday night to Kevin Mallon, Jackie Conboy or Shane Reynolds.

GOAL Mile
The GOAL mile held at the club grounds on New Year’s Day was another terrific success and subsequent events in Haiti have only served to undermine the importance of GOAL and its work with the underprivileged such as those affected by the earthquake disaster. This year’s GOAL mile raised a total of Eur9,657 and organizer Noel Mahon has been in touch to express his thanks to everyone who was involved. Indeed the membership of the GAA club are very proud of the fundraising work that Noel, a former player of distinction and prominent member, continues to carry out in this respect. Maith thú a Nollaig is lean ort leis an obair.

Training
Training commences on Friday night next in the club grounds at 8.30pm. All players are again reminded that they will not be permitted to play for the club in 2010 unless they have paid their membership fee of Eur30.