tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-163528142024-03-08T22:02:30.086+00:00Bornacoola GAA Club NewsStiletto Cripplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04393029267745912179noreply@blogger.comBlogger165125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16352814.post-26763603338194101202010-06-03T22:23:00.001+01:002010-06-03T22:25:57.617+01:00News 31 - 05 - 10<strong>Division 3 </strong><br />An under strength Division 3 team kept up their push for promotion when overcoming Allen Gaels in Dromod on Saturday last. A goal in each half proved vital proved vital for the Bors and with two games remaining – against Drumkeerin and Annaduff – two wins will be enough to ensure promotion to Division 2 for the first time ever. <br /><br /><strong>U-16 League </strong><br />The U-16 team played Gortletteragh on Friday evening last in Cornageeha and were beaten on a scoreline of 1-13 to 1-8. <br /><br /><strong>Golf Classic </strong><br />Our thanks to all who took part in a particularly successful Golf Classic held in Carrick on Shannon Golf Club on Saturday last and also to those who sponsored tee’s and prizes on the day. The course as always was in excellent condition. A special word of praise for Micheal Mc Gowan and his team who put in an incredible amount of work over the past couple of months. Míle buíochas daoibh go léir. <br />Winners were as follows: <br />1st: T. Hayes: P. Meehan: D. Carroll: D. Herron (Sligo) 98pts; <br />2nd Pat & Andy Connellan: Pat & Gerry King (Kilglass GAA) 94 pts, <br />3rd J. Plunkett, D. Maguire, M. Donoghue, D Gannon (Finea) 94 pts, <br />4th P. Purcell, N. Dunne, M .Farrell & B. Murray (Feargal McKeon’s team) 94 pts, <br />5th M. McGowan, B. Hogan, G. O'Brien & P. Murphy 90 pts, <br />6th J. Flynn. J. Murray, J. Martin, O. Curran 89 pts, <br />7th F. Moran: J. Muldowney: G. Taylor: M. Heffernan 89 pts, <br />8th S. Feeney: P. McGowan J. McDowell: O. Gillen (Sligo) 88 pts, <br />9th H. Faughnan, P. Mulligan, V. O'Callaghan & J. Smyth 87 pts, <br />10th N. McPartland: K P .Kilrane: K. Doherty: J. Bruen 87 pts and C & R Notley, W. Predergast & Dave Donovan 86 pts<br /><br /><strong>Brendan Stenson R.I.P </strong><br />The sympathies of the Club are extended to the Stenson family in Clonturk on the passing of Brendan last week. Brendan played football for Bornacoola, winning a county minor championship medal when he lined out at corner back for the club in the 1948 final victory and indeed his sons also turned out regularly in the Bornacoola colours. He was also a noted handballer and musician. To his wife Maureen and children Mary Brigid, Francis, Michael Patrick, and Tommy Joe and to his extended family we extend our deepest sympathies. <br /><br /><strong>Club Draw </strong><br />The Club Draw for May takes place in Cox’ of Dromod on Saturday night next with music by Enda Beirne. <br /><br /><strong>New Arrival </strong><br />Congratulations to Joe and Liz Hanley, Cloonturk on the birth of their fist baby, Michael Francis during the week. <br /><br /><strong>Birthday Celebrations</strong> <br />Congratulations to Bornacoola footballer Declan Shanley who celebrated his 21st in the Copper Still on Saturday night last. <br /><br /><strong>Bank Holiday Fixtures</strong><br />A busy weekend ahead for all of Bornacoola’s adult teams. On Saturday evening the Senior team travel to Eslin for a 7pm throw-in in the Shield, on Sunday the Junior A team face Drumkeerin in Drumkeerin at 2.30pm in their penultimate Division 3 league game and on Monday the Junior C team host St Marys in Dromod at 3pm in Division 5.Stiletto Cripplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04393029267745912179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16352814.post-63111961939185335772010-06-03T22:21:00.001+01:002010-06-03T22:23:17.153+01:00News 24 - 05 - 10<strong>Golf Classic </strong><br />Carrick on Shannon Golf Club is the venue for Bornacoola’s bi-annual Golf classic this Saturday. The action gets underway at 8am. Cost of entry is €240 per team and for that you get a round of golf on the challenging course as well as lunch. The main organizer as always is our own golf supreme Micheál Mc Gowan – if you are interested in entering a team or indeed want to get on a team you can contact Micheál at 086 2561023 . Tee sponsorship is also available at €100. Best of luck to all involved. <br /><br /><strong>Senior Shield</strong> <br />The Bornacoola Senior team maintained their unbeaten start to the year with a comfortable victory over a weakened Sean O Heslins in the Shield in Dromod on Saturday last. Leading by 0-8 to 0-2 at half time, a well worked goal finished to the net by Jonathan Duffy sealed the points as the Bors ran out 1-13 to 0-4 winners. Team and scorers: Feargal Mc Gill, Niall Mc Gowan, Conor Mc Cauley, Jason Conroy, John Mc Guinness, Morgan Shanley, David Mulligan, Gary Mc Closkey (0-1), Michael Duignan (0-2), Jonathan Duffy (1-1), Trevor Howard, Declan Shanley (0-2), Mark Mc Closkey (0-4), John Bohan (0-1) and Damian Moran (0-2). Subs: Feargal Howard, Ollie Vaughan, Paul Hackett<br /><br /><strong>Ladies 9-a-side </strong><br />The Ladies recorded their first victory of the season with a win over Fenagh on Friday evening last. <br /><br /><strong>Division 3 </strong><br />The Junior A team kept themselves in contention for promotion with a fine victory over Mohill in Dromod on Sunday morning last. A first half goal blitz which saw Aidan Reilly, Damian Moran (from the penalty spot) and Declan Shanley (twice) find the back of the Mohill net was the platform for this win as Bornacoola built on their early dominance to finish 4-9 to 1-7 winners. <br />Team and scorers Dara Gavigan, John Reynolds, Seamus Mallon, Brian Reilly, Mervyn Howard, Shane Conroy, David Mulligan, Damian Moran (1-3), Trevor Howard (0-1), Declan Shanley (2-0), Jonahan Duffy (0-1), Niall Mc Gowan, Ollie Vaughan (0-1), Fergal Howard (0-1) and Aidan Reilly (1-0), Subs: Alan Croghan, Anthony Mulligan (0-1), Feargal Mc Gill, Roy Keenan. Next game is this Saturday evening at 7pm v Allen Gaels in Dromod. <br /><br /><strong>Division 5 </strong><br />The Junior C team played Mohill on Sunday afternoon last and missing a number of regular starters left too high a mountain to climb as the visitors took the spoils on a final score of 1-11 to 0-5. <br />Team on duty was Dara Gavigan, David Faughnan, Brian Reilly, Tony Bohan, Roy Keenan, Brendan Duignan, Anthony Mulligan, Gerry Gearty, Alan Croghan, Conor Mc Weeney, Ollie Vaughan, Daniel Farrell, Anthony Mulligan, Ollie Mc Brearty, Jackie Conboy, Sub Alan Bohan. No game this weekend in Division 5. <br /><br /><strong>New Addition </strong><br />All at the club send their congratulations to former player Derek “Digger” Duignan (son of Seamus and Teresa) and his wife Renea on the birth of their first child – Jed Feidhlim Duignan – in Sydney last week. <br /><br /><strong>U-16 League </strong><br />The U-16’s played Leitrim Gaels in Dromod on Friday last and despite leading for long spells of the game, lost their discipline to some degree and ended up on the wrong side of a 3-8 to 3-3 scoreline. Their next game is this Friday evening in Gortletteragh at 7pm. <br /><br /><strong>U-12 Blitz </strong><br />The U-12’s will travel to Carrigallen this Wednesday evening to participate in the first blitz of the year and the action will get underway at 7pm.<br /><br /><strong>Scéal Liatroma </strong><br />Copies of the excellent Scéal Liatroma (a review of the last 25 years of the GAA in Leitrim) are currently available from Club Secretary Shane Reynolds at the reduced price of Eur10 if you are interested in purchasing a copy.Stiletto Cripplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04393029267745912179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16352814.post-90503443237660910342010-06-03T22:19:00.001+01:002010-06-03T22:21:20.622+01:00News 17 - 05 - 10<strong>Division 3 League </strong><br />The Junior A team traveled to Kiltubrid on Friday night last to play the home side under their impressive new lights. In a fast moving game, Bornacoola led from the start and continued their impressive form at this level with a 0-12 to 0-8 victory. The team on duty was: Dara Gavigan, John Reynolds, Seamus Mallon, Brian Reilly, David Mulligan, Paul Hackett, Mervyn Howard, Trevor Howard, Damian Moran, Jonathan Duffy, Declan Shanley, Niall Mc Gowan, Ollie Vaughan, Feargal Howard and Aidan Reilly. Subs used: John Bohan, Alan Croghan<br /><br /><strong>U-14 Girls </strong><br />Our under 14 girls had their second game in Dromod on Tuesday last and came away with a victory over a gallant Kiltubrid team.<br /><br /><strong>Division 5 </strong><br />The Division 5 team played Cloone in Dromod on Sunday afternoon last. A second half goal from Aidan Reilly put the Bors five points clear and they looked on course for victory. However, two injury time goals for the visitors ensured a Cloone victory on a scoreline of 2-9 to 1-8. <br />The Bornacoola team was Dara Gavigan, Tony Bohan, Brian Reilly, John Shanley, Paul Hackett, Brendan Duignan, David Mulligan, Ollie Vaughan, Alan Croghan, Roy Keenan, John Bohan, Anthony Mulligan, Jackie Conboy, Ollie Mc Brearty and Aidan Reilly. Sub used: Gerry Gearty. <br /><br /><strong>Senior Ladies </strong><br />Bornacoola Ladies played their second 9-a-side League match against Drumkeerin in Dromod on Sunday last. The girls held a 0-7 to 0-3 interval lead and built on this advantage to lead 2-11 to 0-6 with time running out. However the visitors struck with a scoring blitz and recorded 4-1 without reply to steal victory in the closing minutes. The girls play Fenagh in their final 9-a-side game on this Friday evening in Fenagh at 8pm. <br />On duty at last Sunday's game were Susan Shanley, Rachel Duignan, Naomi Faughnan, Maeve Duffy, Jillian Duignan, Charlotte Faughnan, Leonie Duffy, Kelly Howard, Fiona Reilly, Sarah Duffy, Nadine Hackett, Louise Farrell, Sheena Faughnan, Aine Faughnan, Cora McCauley, Niamh Reynolds, Michelle O Beirne and Tanya Donnelly.<br /><br /><strong>Golf Classic </strong><br />Preparations for the Golf Classic are now in full swing. It takes place on Saturday week, May 29th in Carrick-on-Shannon Golf Club. If you haven’t already entered a team or sponsored a tee, give a call to Micheal Mc Gowan on 086 2561023.and he’ll sort you out. It will cost Eur240 to enter a team of four and there will be a host of attractive prizes on offer. Tee Sponsorship is available at a cost of Eur100. <br /><br /><strong>U-16 League </strong><br />St Osnatt’s were unable to fulfill their fixture against Bornacoola on Friday last so the points stayed with the Bors. This Friday night the boys are in action against Leitrim Gaels in Dromod at 7pm. <br /><br /><strong>Wedding Bells </strong><br />Our congratulations to Dermot Shanley (Clonboney) and his new wife Edel (Duignan) who were married on Saturday last and celebrated with their friends at a reception in the Landmark Hotel. Dermot has been a stalwart of many Bornacoola teams over the years and holds medals at all underage grades as well as Junior League and championship awards. Edel’s family are involved with the Eslin GAA club and we wish this popular couple long life and happiness together. <br /><br /><strong>Engagement</strong><br />It was a busy week for Junior star Brian Reilly – not only did he feature in both the Junior A and Junior C league games at the weekend, he also found time to get engaged to Grainne Sheridan from Co Longford. Congratulations to you both.Stiletto Cripplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04393029267745912179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16352814.post-48059007726558655202010-05-10T22:18:00.001+01:002010-05-10T22:22:26.896+01:00News 10 - 05 - 10<strong>Division 2 </strong><br />Second half goals from Damian Moran and Philip Howard sealed a 2-13 to 0-3 victory for Bornacoola over Aughavas in Dromod on Saturday evening last and ensure Bornacoola remain at the top of Division 2 after six rounds of the league. <br />The Bornacoola team and scorers were: Dara Gavigan, Damian Moran, Conor Mc Cauley, Jason Conroy, John Mc Guinness, Morgan Shanley, Niall Mc Gowan, Michael Duignan (0-3), Colm Farrell, Jonathan Duffy (0-2), Trevor Howard (0-1), Declan Shanley (0-1), Philip Howard (1-2), Damian Moran (1-2) and Mark Mc Closkey (0-2). Subs used John Reynolds, John Bohan, Feargal Howard, Oliver Vaughan and David Mulligan<br /><br /><strong>U-16 League </strong><br />Bornacoola played Aughnasheelan on Friday evening last and in a very close encounter the Bornacoola lads put in a great team performance to come out winners by the narrowest of margins. The final score was 4-5 to 2-10 for the Bors. Well done to all involved and the next game is this Friday evening against St Osnat’s in Killasnett at 7pm. All players are asked to meet at the pitch at 5.30pm. <br /><br /><strong>Lá na gClub </strong><br />There was a great turn out at our grounds in Dromod for the 2010 Lá na gClub. Our thanks to Fr Gerry O Brien for saying a mass for all living and deceased members of the club, to Shannon Boyle for providing excellent entertainment, and to Jacqui Muldowney for organizing the Sports day. Also a special word to all of the ladies for the fantastic refreshments on offer. <br /><br />The winners in the Sports were: <br />U-6 Girls: 1st- Lauren McGarry, 2nd- Orla Hackett, 3rd- Hannah Costello; <br />U-6 Boys: 1st- Conor Fanning, 2nd- Ryan Fanning, 3rd- Aaron Carney; <br />U-8 Girls: 1st-Rachel McGarry, 2nd- Áine Mulligan, 3rd- Holly Costello; <br />U-8 Boys: 1st- Shane Mallon, 2nd-Enda McGoldrick, 3rd- Conor Fanning; <br />U-10 Girls: 1st- Caitlin Moth, 2nd- Cora Fearon/ Riona Cosgrove, 3rd- Ellie Jones; <br />U-10 Boys: 1st- Sean O’Riordan, 2nd-Oran McGuinness, 3rd- Shane Mallon; <br />U-12 Girls: 1st- Caitlin Moth, 2nd- Shona Cosgrove, 3rd- Riona Cosgrove; <br />U-12 Boys: 1st- Robert O’Beirne, 2nd- Dylan Hackett, 3rd- Oran McGuinness; <br />U-14 Girls: 1st- Shannon Boyle, 2nd-Caitlin Moth, 3rd- Shauna Diffley; <br />U-14 Boys: 1st- Brian Duffy, 2nd- Robert O’Beirne, 3rd-Sean Muldowney/Ronan Mulligan; <br />U-16 Girls: 1st- Nadine Hackett, 2nd- Caitlin Moth/Shannon Boyle, 3rd- Shauna Diffley; <br />U-16 Boys: 1st-Barry Reid, 2nd-Mark Muldowney, 3rd- Conor Hackett/Ciaran Campbell; Father’s Race: 1st- Sean McGowan, 2nd- Gerry Boyle, 3rd-Brian Mallon<br /><br />Well done also to the U-14 Boys and National School girls teams who were presented with their 2009 medals on the day. <br /><br /><strong>Club Draw </strong><br />The April Club Draw took place on the Saturday of the Bank Holiday weekend in the Copper Stil. Winners were: 100eur – Patricia Bohan; 20eur – Rhyana Duffy, Kelly Howard, Rosemary Gallagher and Fiona Reilly. A voucher for the Copper Still sponsored by Derek Hunt was alkso won by Patricia Bohan.<br /><br /><strong>Division 3 </strong><br />The Division 3 team will play Kiltibrid in Drumcong on Saturday evening next at 7pm. <br /><br /><strong>Ladies Football </strong><br />The Ladies team played Glencar/Manorhamilton on Sunday morning. While a strong North Leitrim team were in control for most of the game, the Bornacoola girls kept plugging away and it took two second half goals to finally quell a brave Bornacoola challenge. <br /><br /><strong>Division 5 </strong><br />The Division 5 team built on a good opening to the season when they defeated Gortletteragh by 1-12 to 2-7 on Bank Holiday Monday last. The team on duty was: Dara Gavigan, John Shanley, Brian Reilly, Tony Bohan, David Mulligan, Brendan Duignan, Roy Keenan, Alan Croghan, Oliver Vaughan, Anthony Mulligan, Ollie Mc Brearty, Jackie Conboy, Aidan Reilly, John Bohan and Alan Bohan. Subs: Gerry Gearty, David Faughnan, Daniel Farrell, Conor Mc Weeney and John Mc Govern. <br /><br /><strong>Golf Classic </strong><br />The bi-annual Bornacoola Golf Classic will take place this year in Carrick on Shannon Golf Club on Saturday May 29th. It will cost Eur240 to enter a team of four and there will be a host of attractive prizes on offer. Tee Sponsorship is also available at a cost of Eur100. As always the club will be looking for members to help out with the organizational and fundraising aspects of what is always a most enjoyable day. If you are in a position to lend a hand, we’d ask you to contact Micheal Mc Gowan on 086 2561023. <br />It looks like there will be a record entry this year and a little birdie tells me some of the young ladies of the parish were spotted in Strokestown last Sunday morning practising for the big day!Stiletto Cripplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04393029267745912179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16352814.post-12105524465548216562010-04-28T20:10:00.002+01:002010-04-28T20:12:41.086+01:00News 28 - 04 - 10<strong>Bornacoola – All Ireland Champions </strong><br />The old adage that if at first you don’t succeed, you should try, try again, certainly rang true for our Question Time team, who finally captured that elusive All Ireland title in their fifth All Ireland final appearance in Killarney on Saturday night last. It was worthy reward for Liam Rabbite, Aidan Dockery and Louise Staunton who have worked incredibly hard over the last couple of months, and indeed years, to ensure glory for the club. Indeed, they entered the history books as the first team ever to score full marks in a senior All Ireland Scor final in question time, as they came home four marks ahead of nearest challengers Cornafean of Cavan. For Aidan, it is his second All Ireland honour, having previously won Bornacoola’s first ever All Ireland title in Recitation. For Louise, it was likewise her second honour, having been part of the Scór na nÓg Question Time winning team some years ago. For Liam, it was his second big trophy of the month, as he got married to Irene Guckian last Easter Monday. <br />The trio were welcomed back to the parish by a huge crowd on Sunday night last as indeed were the Leitrim competitors in Figure Dancing (Glencar/Manorhamilton), Novelty Act (Sean O Heslins), Ballad Group (St Marys) and Instrumental Music (Leitrim Gaels). Louise Staunton also represented the Bors in the Recitation and while seasoned observers felt she had done enough to take home the honours, unfortunately the prize went elsewhere. Gabhaim comhgairdeas agus buíochas ar son an chlub do Aodán, Liam agus Lousie. Táimíd go léir an bhródúil astu. <br /><br /><strong>Club Draw and Presentation Night </strong><br />The Club Draw for April takes place in the Copper Still this Saturday night, May 1st with music by Brian Williams. The Awards for Club Players of the Year in their various divisions as well as the Club Person of the year award will be presented. All are welcome to attend for should be a most enjoyable night which will get underway from 10pm. <br /><br /><strong>Lá na gClub </strong><br />Following the success of the inaugural Lá na gClub last year, the GAA have again asked clubs all over the country to organize a day of celebration at their premises to honour Lá na gClub. This year it will take place on May 9th and the day’s activities in Bornacoola will kick off with an outdoor service at the club grounds which will get underway at 2pm. There will also be a host of other activities taking place on the day, including the presentation of medals to last year’s successful U-14 team. In preparation for Lá na gClub, a general tidy up of the grounds will take place on Saturday week, May 8th from noon and we will be looking for volunteers to lend a hand on that occasion. <br /><br /><strong>Master Class</strong> <br />The highlight of the upcoming Dromod festival this Sunday is the over-40’s meeting of Bornacoola and Annaduff in our own GAA grounds at 12 noon. Many players from our storied past will return to the Black and Amber for one day only. Indeed it’s been so long since some of them pulled on the Bornacoola jersey that this will be the first opportunity ever to witness them playing football in colour. <br />While the final team selection is being kept a closely guarded secret, rumours have been doing the rounds that James “Ravanelli with a Belly” Mc Keon, Padraig “You should have seen me in the 70’s” Jones and Micheal “Messi, vey Messi” Mc Gowan are likely to feature at some stage. Meanwhile Willie Mc Gushin has confirmed he’ll play if he can find the knee cap he lost in the 80’s in time for throw in on Sunday. The action gets underway at 12 noon but supporters from both sides are advised to get there in time for the warm-up. Just in case, like. <br /><br /><strong>Golf Classic </strong><br />The bi-annual Bornacoola Golf Classic will take place this year in Carrick on Shannon Golf Club on May 29th. It will cost Eur240 to enter a team of four and there will be a host of attractive prizes on offer. Tee Sponsorship is also available at a cost of Eur100. As always the club will be looking for members to help out with the organizational and fundraising aspects of what is always a most enjoyable day. If you are in a position to lend a hand, we’d ask you to contact Micheal Mc Gowan on 086 2561023.<br /><br /><strong>Fixtures </strong><br />All games were cancelled last weekend as a mark of respect to the late Philly Mc Guinness. This week there will be a full programme of fixtures. You can check on the games Bornacoola are involved in on the fixtures page of the Observer or online at www.leitrimgaa.ie.Stiletto Cripplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04393029267745912179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16352814.post-12373427784107270452010-04-19T22:06:00.001+01:002010-04-19T22:09:37.491+01:00News 19 - 04 - 10<strong>Philly Mc Guinness, R.I.P </strong><br />All of Leitrim GAA was deeply shocked by the news that Mohill and Leitrim star Philly Mc Guinness had passed from us on Monday last having received an injury in a league game on Saturday evening. Philly was an immensely popular character, quiet and unassuming but with a devilish sense of humour. He played football with style and panache and always seemed to have time on the ball even in the tightest of corners – the true mark of a good player. <br />Along with his brothers John and Michael, he helped guide Mohill to the County title in 2006, playing a vital role in their semi-final victory over ourselves and later in the final against St Marys. Philly was a fierce competitor and never left an ounce of energy or endeavor behind him on the field of play. We admired him enormously as a tenacious, clever and fair opponent. <br />Off the field, he was a gentle and easy going character who lived for football and for a bit of craic with the lads. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. <br />CLG Barr na Cúille extends its heartfelt sympathies to his mother Phil, to John and Michael, to all of his relations and friends and to everyone involved with Mohill GAA. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh sé. <br /><br /><strong>Scór All Ireland Final </strong><br />A huge weekend ahead for the club as we go in search of All Ireland glory in Killarney. Louise Staunton (Recitation) and our Question Time team (Aidan Dockery, Liam Rabbitte and Louise Staunton) will represent Bornacoola in the All Ireland finals of Scór Sinsear in the INEC auditorium in Killarney this Saturday. <br />Leitrim will also be represented in dancing, instrumental music, novelty act and Ballad group. If you are interested in going along to Killarney, you can contact our Scór officer Martina Hackett (087 7963512) who will supply details of how to secure tickets for what will be a sold out 2,000 seater auditorium and also how you can get on the Leitrim bus for the finals. Go neirí go geal le gach duine a mbeidh páirteach i gCill Áirne ar son Barr na Cúille agus Liatroma. <br /><br /><strong>League Division 2 </strong><br />The Senior team recorded another victory in Division 2 of the league in Dromod on Saturday last against Glenfarne. Two first half goals by Damian Moran set Bornacoola on their way and despite some nervous moments in the second half, we held on for a 2-8 to 0-9 victory. <br />Team and Scorers: Dara Gavigan, Jason Conroy, Conor Mc Cauley, Damian Mc Guinness, John Mc Guinness, Morgan Shanley, Niall Mc Gowan, Colm Farrell, Niall O Connor, Declan Shanley (0-1), Mark Mc Closkey (0-5), Jonathan Duffy (0-1), Philip Howard, Michael Duignan and Damian Moran (2-1). Subs: John Bohan for N O Connor, Paul Hackett for J Duffy and Feargal Howard for D Shanley.<br /><br /><strong>Ladies Action </strong><br />The Ladies team played Ballinaglera in the league on Sunday afternoon. Despite being a competitive game throughout, the Ballinaglera girls held a six points half time lead and their greater efficiency in front of goal allowed them to record a comfortable victory. <br />The Bornacoola team was Cora McCauley, Rachel Duignan, Niamh Reynolds, Michelle O Beirne, Alison McKeon, Maeve Duffy, Charlotte Faughnan, Jillian Duignan, Leonie Duffy, Kelly Howard, Joanne McGushin, Sheena Faughnan, Fiona Reilly. Subs used: Naomi Faughnan, Lisa McGowan, Aine Faughnan. <br /><br /><strong>Lá na gClub </strong><br />Following the success of the inaugural Lá na gClub last year, the GAA have again asked clubs all over the country to organize a day of celebration at their premises to honour Lá na gClub. This year it will take place on May 9th and the day’s activities in Bornacoola will kick off with an outdoor service at the club grounds which will get underway at 2pm. There will also be a host of other activities taking place on the day, including the presentation of medals to last year’s successful U-14 team. In preparation for Lá na gClub, a general tidy up of the grounds will take place on Saturday, May 8th from noon and we will be looking for volunteers to lend a hand on that occasion. <br /><br /><strong>Master Class </strong><br />The highlight of the upcoming Dromod festival day – which takes place on Sunday May 2nd (May Bank Holiday) – will doubtless be the over-40’s meeting of Bornacoola and Annaduff in our own GAA grounds at 12 noon. Scouting is already underway for the Bornacoola team and already a number of players have been spotted secretly preparing for the big game on the back roads of the parish. <br />Anyone who is interested in taking part can contact Shay Reynolds (087 9030882), Feargal Mc Gill (087 1217038), Micheal Mc Gowan (086 2561023) or Tom Moran (087 2465344).<br /><br /><strong>Golf Classic </strong><br />The bi-annual Bornacoola Golf Classic will take place this year in Carrick on Shannon Golf Club on May 29th. It will cost Eur240 to enter a team of four and there will be a host of attractive prizes on offer. Tee Sponsorship is also available at a cost of Eur100. As always the club will be looking for members to help out with the organizational and fundraising aspects of what is always a most enjoyable day. If you are in a position to lend a hand, we’d ask you to contact Micheal Mc Gowan on 086 2561023.<br /><br /><strong>U-16’s </strong><br />We are currently seeking a sponsor for the U-16’s so if anyone is interested in sponsoring a set of jerseys, we’d ask that you contact club Secretary Shane Reynolds (087 9751883) or Youth Officer Seamus Mallon (086 8334614)<br /><br /><strong>U-14 League </strong><br />The U-14’s completed their league campaign when hosting Aughnasheelin on Friday night last in Dromod. The visitors proved too strong for a very young Bornacoola outfit. However the lads can take some solace from the fact that they finished third in the five team group behind Aughnasheelin and second placed Cloone. <br /><br /><strong>Club Draw </strong><br />Our next Club Draw is scheduled to take place in the Copper Still on Saturday night, May 1st.Stiletto Cripplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04393029267745912179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16352814.post-8705957133800472912010-04-12T11:03:00.000+01:002010-04-12T11:05:15.285+01:00News 12 - 04 - 10<strong>Division 5 </strong><br />The Division 5 team played Kiltubrid in beautiful sunshine in Dromod on Sunday last. The Bornacoola line-up included a lot of our up and coming underage players, but it was the visitors who left with the spoils on a 0-14 to 1-6 scoreline. <br /><br /><strong>Croke Park </strong><br />Our U-12’s (and friends) had an extremely enjoyable day in Croke Park last Thursday as they played three games at headquarters as part of the Connacht Council’s underage initiative. History records that the Bornacoola Hugh O’Neill’s first ever game as a GAA club took place on April 1st 1889 when they played Rooskey Pat Molloy’s (the forerunners of Kilglass Gaels) in a challenge. Little would anyone have imagined that on another April day, over 121 years later, the underage teams of the same two clubs would play each other in Croke Park but that is exactly what transpired last Thursday. <br />It was a proud day for both clubs and indeed for all of the other teams who participated. Bornacoola’s other games were against Melvin Gaels and Clann na Gael of Roscommon. <br />Our thanks to Seamus Mallon, Declan Bohan and Niall O Connor for looking after the boys on the day as well as the ever patient bus driver and former Annaduff star Ken Mc Manus. A word also to the supporters who traveled. It was a memorable day to see the black and amber jersey in competitive action on the sacred sod and one that none of those present will forget too easily. <br /><br /><strong>Adult Fixtures </strong><br />The Senior team have their fourth Division 2 game of the season when Glenfarne travel to Dromod on Saturday evening. The Junior A team are in action in Division 3 on Sunday. Throw-in for that one is 2.30pm. <br /><br /><strong>Master Class </strong><br />The highlight of the upcoming Dromod festival day – which takes place on the Sunday of the May Bank Holiday weekend – will doubtless be the over-40’s meeting of Bornacoola and Annaduff in our own GAA grounds. Scouting is already underway for the Bornacoola team and already a number of players have been spotted secretly preparing for the big game on the back roads of the parish. Anyone who is interested in taking part can contact Shay Reynolds (087 9030882), Feargal Mc Gill (087 1217038), Micheal Mc Gowan (086 2561023) or Tom Moran (087 2465344).<br /><br /><strong>Golf Classic </strong><br />The bi-annual Bornacoola Golf Classic will take place this year in Carrick on Shannon Golf Club on May 29th. As always the club will be looking for members to help out with the organizational and fundraising aspects of what is always a most enjoyable day. If you are in a position to lend a hand, we’d ask you to contact Micheal Mc Gowan on 086 2561023.<br /><br /><strong>Minor League </strong><br />The Minor team concluded their league campaign on Bank Holiday Monday when they were narrowly defeated by Aughavas on a scoreline of 4-5 to 3-4.<br /><br /><strong>U-14 League </strong><br />The U-14 team traveled to Aughavas last Friday and put in a very creditable but ultimately unsuccessful performance in an open game. This Friday evening, the boys welcome Aughnasheelin to Dromod for a 6.30pm throw-in <br /><br /><strong>Scór All Ireland </strong><br />Louise Staunton (Recitation) and our Question Time team (Aidan Dockery, Liam Rabbitte and Louise Staunton) will represent the club in the All Ireland finals of Scór Sinsear in the INEC auditorium in Killarney on Saturday, April 20th. Leitrim will also be represented in dancing, instrumental music, novelty act and Ballad group. If you are interested in going along to Killarney, you can contact our Scór officer Martina Hackett (087 7963512) who will supply details of how to secure tickets and also how you can get on the Leitrim bus for the finals. Go neirí go geal le gach duine a mbeidh páirteach i gCill Áirne ar son Barr na Cúille agus Liatroma.Stiletto Cripplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04393029267745912179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16352814.post-51828770708472550792010-03-22T21:48:00.001+00:002010-03-22T21:50:31.611+00:00News 22 - 03 - 10<strong>Scor</strong><br />A great night for Bornacoola at the Connacht Finals of Scór in Loughrea on Saturday evening last as our Question Time team of Liam Rabbite, Aidan Dockery and Louise Staunton ensured that the club qualified for its fourth All Ireland Final in five years in the discipline by capturing the Connacht title. The versatile Louise added to the victory by also qualifying for the finals of the Recitation competition. <br />Our congratulations to you all, and indeed to all the Leitrim competitors as Leitrim captured six of the eight titles on offer (Figure Dancing – Glencar Manorhamilton, Novelty Act – Sean O hEslins, Ballad Group – St Mary’s and Instrumental Music – Leitrim Gaels), and also took home the Cormac Mc Gill Cup for best overall county for the second year in succession. As always, the All Ireland finals this year will be an all ticket affair. However, if you are interested in traveling to Killarney, you are asked to contact Martina Hackett at 087 7963512<br /><br /><strong>Division 3 </strong><br />The Division 3 team missed a great opportunity to secure their second win of the season when Fenagh were the visitors to Dromod on Saturday last. In a low scoring game, the Bors failed to find the target with any regularity and succumbed to a 0-7 to 0-5 defeat. <br /><br /><strong>Division 5 </strong><br />The third team also failed to build on their excellent opening round victory when Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher visited Dromod on Sunday morning last. Much like the game the previous evening, a lack of scoring power proved costly as the North Leitrim team recorded a 0-7 to 0-3 victory. <br /><br /><strong>Club Draw </strong><br />The March Club Draw takes place this Saturday night in the Shannon Key Hotel in Rooskey. Your support as always will be greatly appreciated. <br /><br /><strong>U-14 League </strong><br />The U-14 team get their season underway this Saturday when they play Glenfarne in Dromod at 12 noon. This year we are in the 11-a-side competition and Cloone, Aughavas and Aughnasheelin complete the group. <br /><br /><strong>Weekend Fixtures </strong><br />The 2010 Shield competition gets underway next Saturday as we travel to Cloone to play Mohill at 5.1.5pm. This competition is of course played without County players and Bornacoola are in a division that includes Glencar/Manorhamilton, Sean O hEslins, Aughavas, Mohill and Eslin. On Sunday the Division 5 team have their third game of the campaign when they travel to Leitrim Gaels for a 2.30pm throw-in. <br /><br /><strong>Seachtain na Gaeilge Quiz </strong><br />Bornacoola’s Connacht championship winning quiz team came within a whisker of claiming the All Ireland Seachtain na Gaeilge quiz title in Croke Park on St Patrick’s Day but were defeated by a single mark in a tense final. It is of course a fantastic achievement to finish runners-up in the All Ireland for our team of Evelyn Reynolds, Liam Rabbitte and Aidan and Marie Therese Dockery and while they were naturally very disappointed to have come so close, they nonetheless did the club and parish proud. Comhgairdeas daoibh go léir is mar a deirfinn, beidh lá (agus seans) eile ag an bpaoraigh i 2011.Stiletto Cripplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04393029267745912179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16352814.post-84179252327733244302010-03-15T20:24:00.001+00:002010-03-15T20:27:03.084+00:00News 15 - 03 - 10<strong>League Division 2 </strong><br />Bornacoola continued their winning start to Division 2 with a 1-10 to 0-6 victory over Drumkeerin in Dromod on Saturday last. The crucial score of the game was a first half goal by Philip Howard. <br />The team on duty was: Bobby Shanley, Damian Mc Guinness, Conor Mc Cauley, Jason Conroy, John Mc Guinness, Morgan Shanley, Niall Mc Gowan, Michael Duignan, Gary Mc Closkey, Sean Mc Keon, Mark Mc Closkey (0-4), Jonathan Duffy (0-2), Damian Moran (0-2), David O Connor and Philip Howard (1-2). Subs used were Shane Conroy and Trevor Howard. <br /><br /><strong>Scór Victory </strong><br />There was double success for Bornacoola at the County Finals of Scór in Mohill on Saturday night last. In Recitation, Louise Staunton captured the county title while she was joined by Liam Rabbitte and Aidan Dockery on the Question Time team that yet again captured the County Title. Well done to you all and indeed our best wishes as the Bornacoola and Leitrim representatives move on to the Connacht Finals in Loughrea, Co Galway on Saturday evening next at 6pm. <br /><br /><strong>Underage Open Day </strong><br />An Open Day for all children up to the age of 16 who are intending to play for Bornacoola in 2010 will be held in the park this Saturday morning at 11am. It is essential that all players who want to play underage football for the club are registered and it will only cost €5 to become a member of the Association for the year, ensuring insurance and injury cover. The maximum cost for any one family of youngsters will be €10. We would ask parents to attend also to ensure the correct information is supplied with filling out the membership application forms. You should also note that tracksuit tops and bottoms ordered can be collected next Saturday at registration.<br /><br /><strong>Seachtain na Gaeilge Quiz </strong><br />Best wishes to our Seachtain na Gaeilge Quiz Team of Aidan Dockery, Evelyn Reynolds, Liam Rabbitte and Marie Therese Dockery who travel to Croke Park on St Patrick’s Day for the All Ireland final of the Seachtain na Gaeilge quiz. The team have been most impressive in their progress through Liatroim and Connacht en route to the All Ireland final and it would be an enormous honour for the club if they were to capture the national title on St Patrick’s Day. Ádh Mór oraibh. <br /><br /><strong>Leitrim GAA Supporters Club </strong><br />The Leitrim GAA Supporters Club draw for 2010 was postponed as a mark of respect to the late Kevin Reynolds. Anyone interested in purchasing a ticket can do so this week via club chairman Declan Conboy. Tickets cost €40 each and there is a great list of prizes on offer. We would ask all those in the club who were given tickets to sell to please return them before the weekend to Declan who can be contacted at 087 8395780<br /><br /><strong>Best Wishes </strong><br />Our best wishes to club stalwart Aidan Reilly (Cloonart) and his fiancée Sinead Hanley (Rooskey) who will be married this Friday. Aidan has been a great servant of the club over the years – on and off the field - and won a plethora of underage medals with Bornacoola before moving up to the adult ranks where he won Junior league and Championship medals in the Black and Amber. A series of unfortunate injuries over the years have probably prevented Aidan from reaching his full potential as a footballer, but he has had a clean run at things so far this year and is in great form at the moment. <br />Sinead meanwhile has become a familiar face at Bornacoola games over the years and has long been considered one of the Bors! Our best wishes to this very popular couple for a great day on Friday and long life and happiness together in the years ahead.Stiletto Cripplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04393029267745912179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16352814.post-3835810939175612172010-03-09T15:53:00.002+00:002010-03-09T15:56:14.867+00:00News 09 - 03 - 10<strong>Kevin Reynolds R.I.P </strong><br />The parish and surrounding areas were stunned at the weekend by the news of the tragic death of one of the areas most popular figures, Kevin Reynolds (Cloncolory). A son of Shay and Mary, Kevin played for the club for many years, mainly at underage level, but he also enjoyed a few great years at adult level and always maintained an interest in matters on the field over the years. Of course, being a Reynolds he also took part in Scór and was quite an accomplished dancer. As a youth, he sang in the local choir and I even remember him being a useful hurler when the club set up an underage hurling team in the late 80’s. Mind you, winning or losing was never too important for Kevin as long as there was a bit of fun to be had and wherever there was any bit of devilment going on, the likelihood was that Kevin would be there in the middle of it. <br />He was one of the most good natured people that you could ever hope to meet, and always seemed to have a little grin on his face that threatened to break into incontrollable laughter at any time. More often than not, it did! Kevin lived life to the full and built up an army of friends through Leitrim, Roscommon and beyond in his all too short time among us. He met and fell in love with Catherine Wynne from Mohill and from the first day that they were together it was obvious to us all that it was meant to be. They married a couple of years ago and had recently moved into a beautiful new home, opposite the house where Kevin was born, on the Mohill Road just outside of Dromod. <br />Kevin was widely respected and loved and over the last few days, literally everyone who knew him had their own little story to tell that typified his happy-go-lucky attitude and general love of life. All of our thoughts are with his wife Catherine, his mother and father Shay and Mary, his brothers Cathal and John, his extended family and his many, many friends in Bornacoola, Tarmonbarry and further afield. We are all honoured to have known Kevin and to have shared in his short life and his family must be extremely proud of everything he did, everything he was and everything he meant to so many people. Solas na bhfláitheas duit mo sean chara; ní bheidh do leithéid arís ann cinnte. <br /><br /><strong>Division 3 Team </strong><br />The Division 3 team opened their campaign with a hard working victory over Gortletteragh on Saturday last in Cornageeha. <br />The team and scorers in a 0-15 to 2-7 victory were: Daragh Gavigan, Seamus Mallon, Richie Bohan (0-1), Brendan Duignan, Mervyn Howard, Shane Conroy (0-1), Niall Mc Gowan, Damian Moran (0-2) Feargal Howard (0-4), Jonathan Duffy, Paul Hackett (0-1), Declan Shanley (0-1), Ollie Vaughan, Trevor Howard (0-4) and Aiden Reilly (0-1). Subs used: Brian Reilly, David Mulligan, Bobby Shanley. <br /><br /><strong>Division 5 League </strong><br />Our 3rd team ensured that all of our adult squads have begun the year on a positive note by recording a 1-5 to 0-7 victory over Sean O Heslins in Ballinamore on Sunday morning last. The team on duty was: Dara Gavigan, John Shanley, Brian Reilly, Brendan Duignan, Tony Shanley, Bernard Faughnan, David Mulligan, Richie Bohan, Alan Croghan, Aiden Reilly, John Bohan, Ollie Vaughan, Jackie Conboy, Gerry Gearty, Alan Bohan. Subs: Anthony Mulligan, Roy Keenan, Conor Mc Weeney and Daniel Farrrell. <br />A particular word of congratulations to Tony Shanley, Roy Keenan and Anthony Mulligan who made their adult debuts in this game. Conor Mc Weeney and Daniel Farrell were unused subs but no doubt the lads will also make their adult debuts in the coming weeks. Well done to all. <br /><br /><strong>Scór Sinsear </strong><br />Bornacoola qualified for the County finals of Scór Sinsear in Tráth na gCeist and Recitation following the county semifinals in Ballinaglera and Drumreilly at the weekend. Aidan Dockery, Liam Rabbite and Louise Staunton will represent the club in the County Finals in Question time next Saturday in Carrick on Shannon with Louise also on stage in recitation. Bornacoola’s entry for the year was completed by Feargal Mc Keon who performed in Solo Singing. Well done to you all. <br /><br /><strong>Minor League </strong><br />Glenfarne proved too strong for the Bors on Saturday morning in the second game of the Minor league as they registered a 4-13 to 2-3 victory. Our final game in the league will be against Aughavas away from home. <br /><br /><strong>County News </strong><br />Philip Howard and David O Connor were both on the scoresheet for Leitrim against Clare in the national league on Sunday last. Good luck to Conor Mc Cauley and Niall O Connor as they line out for Leitrim against Mayo in the Connacht U21 Championship in Cloone on Wednesday evening and finally congratulations to the Leitrim Vocational School team who captured the All Ireland B title when defeating Limerick on Saturday and in particular to club chairman Declan Conboy who was very much involved with the team. <br /><br /><strong>Seachtain na Gaeilge</strong> <br />A big Comhgairdeas to Evelyn Reynolds, Liam Rabbitte, Aidan and Marie Therese Dockery who captured the Connacht title for the Seachtain na Gaeilge quiz for Bornacoola during the week. They now move on to the All Ireland final, which is held in Croke Park on St Patricks Day, alongside the All Ireland Club Finals. Well done to you all is go neirí go geal libh sa craobh chomórtais!<br /><br /><strong>Sympathy </strong><br />We extend our sympathy to the Shanley Family (Dromard) on the death of Jack in Westmeath during the week. Jack’s son, Peter, is chairman of the Downs GAA Club and was always on hand to ensure all went smoothly whenever Bornacoola trained in the Downs in recent years. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a Anam. <br /><br /><strong>Fixtures </strong><br />Only one game for the club at the weekend as on Saturday we entertain Drumkeerin in Division 2 in Dromod at 4.45pm.Stiletto Cripplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04393029267745912179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16352814.post-21807196695784147672010-02-25T14:19:00.000+00:002010-02-25T14:20:29.580+00:00News 25 - 02 - 10<strong>Congratulations</strong><br />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. <br /><br /><strong>Club Draw</strong><br />The 2nd club draw of the year takes place this Saturday night in the Copper Still with music being provided by Brian Williams. <br /><br /><strong>Minor League</strong><br />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. <br /><br /><strong>Senior League</strong><br />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. <br /><br /><strong>Scór </strong><br />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.Stiletto Cripplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04393029267745912179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16352814.post-91862062971606916262010-02-15T15:42:00.001+00:002010-02-15T15:51:07.853+00:00News 15 - 02 - 10<strong>Membership </strong><br />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.<br /><br /><strong>Fixtures </strong><br />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. <br /><br /><strong>Best Wishes</strong><br />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. <br />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.Stiletto Cripplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04393029267745912179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16352814.post-65639820539537344242010-02-04T19:57:00.001+00:002010-02-04T19:57:43.860+00:00News 02 - 02 - 10<strong>Club Draw</strong><br />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. <br /><br /><strong>GOAL Mile</strong><br />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. <br /><br /><strong>Training</strong><br />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.Stiletto Cripplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04393029267745912179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16352814.post-17493204180271739292009-10-27T10:16:00.001+00:002009-10-27T10:19:04.895+00:00News - 27 - 10 - 09<strong>U21 Championship </strong><br />The Bornacoola U21 team put in a battling performance in difficult conditions against Drumkeerin in the quarter final of the 13-a-side championship in Drumreilly on Saturday last and were rewarded for their efforts with a nail biting one point victory and a place in the semi-finals. The key score of the game was a goal just before the interval when midfielder Damian Moran followed up on his own shot to find the net and give the Bors a two point lead at half time. Despite a succession of injuries and the difficult weather conditions, the lads held on throughout the second half to record a memorable 1-5 to 0-7 victory. <br />The team on duty was: Damian Mc Gowan, Conor Mc Cauley, Mervyn Howard, Darren Mc Gushin, Paul Hackett, David Mulligan, Feargal Howard (0-3), Damian Moran (1-0), Harry Comiskey, Oliver Vaughan, Alan Croghan (0-1), Sean Mc Keon (0-1) and Declan Shanley. <br /><br /><strong>Shield Play-Off </strong><br />A hugely understrength Bornacoola gave a fine account of themselves against Dromahaire in the Shield play-off game on Sunday last in Leitrim Village. An early goal for the North Leitrim team left the Bors chasing the game throughout but there were some fine scores recorded in a 1-13 to 0-12 defeat. Team on duty was: Feargal Mc Gill, John Mc Govern, Seamus Mallon, Mervyn Howard, Niall Mc Gowan, Damian Mc Guinness, David Mulligan, Conor Mc Cauley, Feargal Howard, Declan Shanley, Oliver Vaughan, Sean Mc Keon, Brian Conroy, Damian Moran and Trevor Howard. Sub: Gerry Gearty. <br /><br /><strong>Table Quiz </strong><br />The Club are holding a table quiz in the Copper Still on Friday night, November 13th. The cost of entry is €40 per team of four and all are welcome to take part.Stiletto Cripplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04393029267745912179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16352814.post-39582947339861301412009-10-19T17:30:00.000+01:002009-10-19T17:32:49.496+01:00News 19 - 10 - 09<strong>Masonite Senior League </strong><br />Bornacoola suffered defeat in their final league game of the season to St Marys in Dromod on Sunday last. The result means the Bors will now play in Division 2 next year for the first time since 1997. Despite a bright opening in which Declan Shanley found the back of the net for Bornacoola, the Bors again let a five point half time lead dissipate and St Marys finished the stronger to record a 2-9 to 1-10 victory. The team on duty was: Feargal Mc Gill, Damian Mc Guinness, Morgan Shanley, Jason Conroy, John Mc Guinness, Conor Mc Cauley, Niall O Connor, Michael Duignan, Colm Farrell (0-2), Jonathan Duffy, David O Connor, Declan Shanley (1-2), Mark Mc Closkey (0-4), Brian Conroy (0-2) and Philip Howard. <br /><br /><strong>Club Draw </strong><br />The Club Draw takes place this Sunday night in the Copper Still. Music by Ronnie Duignan. <br /><br /><strong>Fixtures </strong><br />The U-21 team begin their championship campaign this Saturday when they play Drumkeerin in Kiltubrid at 4pm. On Sunday, the Shield play-off series continues when the Senior team play Dromahaire in Drumshanbo at 2pm. <br /><br /> <strong>Club Jackets </strong><br />Please note that if you ordered one of the new club jackets, they will be available for collection at the dressing rooms between 12noon and 12.30 next Saturday morning only.Stiletto Cripplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04393029267745912179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16352814.post-62802385931145271372009-10-12T14:24:00.000+01:002009-10-12T14:27:39.591+01:00News 12 - 10 - 09<strong>Junior C Championship </strong><br />The third team exited the championship on Sunday last as a physically more imposing Leitrim Gaels proved a bridge too far in the semi-final of the competition, played in Annaduff. The Gaels played with the aid of a decent breeze in the first half and despite a well taken goal midway through, the Bors were very much in contention at half time, just five points in arrears. However, Bornacoola never got going up front in the second half and Leitrim Gaels were worthy 2-11 to 0-7 winners at the full time whistle. <br />The team on duty was: Dara Gavigan, Tony Bohan, John “Barnes” Shanley, Sean Ryan, Dermot Shanley, Christy Bohan, Kevin Canning, Peter Mallon, Richard Bohan, Biran Mallon, Gerry Gearty, Kevin Mallon, Seoirse Reynolds, Declan Conboy and Alan Bohan. Subs introduced were Jackie Conboy, Damian Mc Gowan and Harry Comiskey. <br /><br /><strong>Bornacoola GAA Club Draw </strong><br />Our thanks to all who supported the monthly club draw that took place last Saturday night in the Copper Still. Music on the night was by Brian Williams and winners were as follows. €100; Jimmy McCormack, €20each; Margaret McGowan, Shane Reynolds, Jackie Conboy, David Conroy, Aideen Harte with a meal voucher sponsored by The Copper Still being won by Enda Delaney. <br /><br /><strong>Shield Play-Off </strong><br />The Senior team played a heavily understrength Sean O Heslins in the Shield play-off in Cloone on Sunday morning last. Two first half goals from Colm Farrell and Philip Howard left Bornacoola eleven points ahead at the interval and laid the foundations for what was ultimately a comfortable victory on a 2-13 to 1-7 scoreline. <br />The team on duty was Feargal Mc Gill, Seamus Mallon, Morgan Shanley (0-1), Damian Mc Guinness, John Mc Guinness (0-1), Conor Mc Cauley (0-2), Niall Mc Gowan, Colm Farrell (1-1), Niall O Connor, Declan Shanley (0-2), Sean Mc Keon (0-1), Jonathan Duffy, Trevor Howard, Michael Duignan and Philip Howard (1-4). Subs used Feargal Howard, Jason Conroy, Brian Conroy, Mervyn Howard and Bobby Shanley. The next game in this competition is now effectively a semi-final clash between ourselves and Dromahaire on Sunday week with the winners proceeding to the Shield Final against Carrigallen on October 31st. <br /><br /><strong>Senior League </strong><br />Our final game in the Masonite Division 1 league comes this Sunday when St Marys are the visitors to Dromod. Defeat will see Bornacoola lose their Division 1 status for the first time since 1998 so it is a very big game for the club. <br /><br /><strong>U-21 B Championship </strong><br />Drumkeerin will be our quarter final opponents in the U-21 B Championship with this clash provisionally scheduled to take place on Saturday week, October 24th (time and venue to be confirmed).Stiletto Cripplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04393029267745912179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16352814.post-26836144550577655302009-10-05T12:22:00.000+01:002009-10-05T12:24:46.345+01:00News 04 - 10 - 09<strong>Club Draw </strong><br />The monthly club draw takes place this Saturday night in the Copper Still. Usual prizes on offer and live music on the night. Your support as always is very much appreciated. <br /><br /><strong>Junior C Semi-Final</strong><br />Our Junior C team have a tremendous opportunity to reach a County final when they play Leitrim Gaels in Annaduff this Sunday at 2pm in the semi-final of the Junior C Championship. In their opening game in the competition, they had a most exciting one point victory over Eslin and will now be looking to build on this and qualify for a County final for the first time at this level. Best of luck to all involved. <br /><br /><strong>Shield </strong><br />We are involved in a play-off in the senior Shield Competition against Sean O Heslins this Sunday morning in Cloone at 12pm. <br /><br /><strong>Best Wishes</strong> <br />Our best wishes to senior panellist Robert Moran who left us for Australia last week. We hope to see him return to the Black and Amber in 12 months time reinvigorated and ready for action. <br /><br /><strong>Ladies Football</strong><br />The Ladies team have one game left in the league against Ballinaglera and it is due to take place this weekend. Hopefully the girls can finish the year on a highStiletto Cripplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04393029267745912179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16352814.post-15981411503686646532009-09-21T14:46:00.001+01:002009-09-21T14:55:02.296+01:00News 21 - 09 - 09<strong>U-10 Football </strong><br />Our under 10s played their final game of the year on Friday evening last in Dromod against Aughnasheelin. Once again we had some great performances form our young stars. Our thanks to Aughnasheelin for making the trip and for a very sporting game. Thanks also to Leonie Duffy for refereeing the game. The children have enjoyed a great summer and it was heartening to see such great numbers at the Saturday morning training sessions. A big thank you to all the parents for bringing our young players to matches and training. <br />Our under 10 panel for the year included, Christopher Healy, Jordan Cramp, Hannah and Jake Sheils, Marc Mc Keon, Keiron and Hannah Mc Glynn, Holly Costello, Michelle Hackett, Christy Sullivan, Luke and Elle Jones, Brendan and Cora Feeron, Orran Mc Guinness, Cian and Shane Mallon, Tanya Boyle, Raithne Duffy, Sean and Enda Mc Goldrick, Shona and Riona Cosgrove, Mahon and Nia Meldrum. <br /> <br /><strong>Tracksuits </strong><br />The club tracksuit bottoms will be ordered on Friday next the 25/09/09. All orders and money must be received before this date. Contact Ann-Marie on 0872578714.<br /> <br /><strong>U-16 Ladies </strong><br />Our under 16 girls are in action on Thursday evening away to Aughawillan.<br /><br /><strong>Shield </strong><br />The Senior team are scheduled to meet Dromahaire on Sunday morning left at 11.30am in our penultimate group game in the Shield. Bornacoola currently top the group having won the two games played so far. <br /><br /><strong>Sympathy </strong><br />The Sympathies of the Club are extended to the Mc Closkey family on the tragic death of Anthony Mc Closkey (Dungiven, Co Derry) last week. Anthony was an uncle of Noel’s. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam. <br /><br /><br /><strong>Co Final Parade </strong><br />Our U-12’s will be taking part in the special 125th anniversary parade at the County Finals in Páirc Séan on Sunday next. Team mentors will be in touch with our U-12 panel during the week with arrangements for the day. <br /><br /><strong>All Ireland Ladies Final</strong> <br />If you are interested in attending Sunday’s Ladies Finals in Croke Park, tickets are available to purchase from Orla or Patricia BohanStiletto Cripplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04393029267745912179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16352814.post-24674707243947155942009-09-15T14:43:00.001+01:002009-09-15T14:56:03.742+01:00News 15 -09 - 09<strong>Masonite Senior Championship</strong><br />Unfortunately County champions Glencar/Manorhamilton proved too strong for Bornacoola in the replay of the County semi-final on Saturday evening last. Despite a strong opening half hour, the Bors found themselves a point down at half time as the North Leitrim men scored a goal with the last action of the half. A Sean Mc Keon goal offered hope midway through the second half but despite a valiant effort, it was Manorhamilton who finished the stronger and held on for a 1-10 to 1-7 victory. Bornacoola team and scorers: Feargal Mc Gill, Damian Mc Guinness, Morgan Shanley, Jason Conroy, John Mc Guinness, Conor Mc Cauley (0-2), Niall O Connor, Michael Duignan (0-1), Colm Farrell, Sean Mc Keon (1-0), David O Connor (0-1), Mark Mc Closkey (0-3), Brian Conroy, Damian Moran, Philip Howard. Subs used Jonathan Duffy, Feargal Howard, and Trevor Howard <br /><br /><strong>Ladies Junior Final</strong><br />The Ladies team took on Dromahaire in the County Junior final on Sunday afternoon in Leitrim village. It was their second appearance in a final this year but unfortunately the North Leitrim girls proved too strong and ultimately recorded a comfortable victory. However, it has been a season of progress for the girls under their new management of Vinny Canning and Sean Mc Cauley and they will feel they can have a real cut at Championship glory in 2010. <br />The team on Sunday was: Michelle Reilly, Sara Duffy, Niamh Reynolds, Cora Mc Cauley, Lisa Geelan, Rachel Duignan, Meave Duffy, Jillian Duignan, Charlotte Faughnan, Leonie Duffy, Joanne Mc Gushin, Alison Mc Keon, Fiona Reilly, Kelly Howard, Nadine Hackett. Subs: Orla Bohan, Michelle O Beirne, Emma Moffatt, Shannon Boyle, Jessica Mc Keon, Lisa Mc Gowan, Orla Mc Weeney, Susan Shanley, Coleen Bohan, Laura Jones, Maria Comiskey, Crona Shanley, Zoe Cosgrove, Tara Hackett, Ciara Hackett. <br /><br /><strong>Thousand Point Challenge</strong><br />Please note that all Thousand Point Challenge sponsorship money must be returned this Saturday at training in the park. Any adults who would like to purchase a jacket may place their order in the Copper Still anytime up until next Saturday – jackets for adults cost Eur40 each.<br /><br /><strong>Junior C Championship</strong><br />The Junior C team got their championship campaign underway with an excellent 0-13 to 1-9 victory over Eslin in Annaduff on Sunday last. In a game played in beautiful sunshine, an Eslin goal in the second half of a tight game really tested the Bornacoola resolve but a late point from Gerry Gearty was enough to secure a great victory. <br />The team and scorers were: Dara Gavigan, Sean Ryan, John Shanley, Tony Bohan, John Mc Govern (0-2), Christy Bohan, Ray Hanley, Peter Mallon, Richard Bohan, Kevin Mallon (0-1), Gerry Gearty (0-5), Kevin Canning, Alan Bohan (0-2), Declan Conboy, Seoirse Reynolds (0-3). Subs : Jackie Conboy, Brian Mallon, Harry Comiskey. The lads are due to play Kiltubrid this weekend. Check fixtures page for details. <br /><br /><strong>Tracksuit Bottoms </strong><br />Tracksuit bottoms with the club crest are now available to purchase. The cost of these are 22 euro for under 12 and 27 euro for over 12 to adults. Fittings will take place on next Saturday the 19th at the park from 11am to 12 noon. Money to be paid when ordering. Any Queries contact Ann-Marie at 0872578714 or 0719638754<br /><br /><strong>Sympathy </strong><br />We’d like to extend the sympathies of the club to the Canning family (Rinnagowna) on the recent passing of Ambie. Also to the O Gorman family in Carrick on Shannon on the tragic passing of Martin. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamnacha. <br /><br /><strong>U-12 Championship</strong><br />The U-12 team were beaten by Allen Gaels in the Championship on Monday week last. <br /><br /><br /><strong>U-16 Championship</strong><br />The lads rounded off their 2009 campaign with a defeat to a stronger Annaduff team in the championship with the highlight of the derby game from a Bornacoola perspective being a fine goal from Daniel Farrell. Well done to the lads on an industrious year in 2009 and in particular we would like to thank John Muldowney and Henry Faughnan for their excellent work with the boys throughout the year. The panel included: Shane Sullivan, Barry Reid, Conor Mc Weeney, Daniel Farrrell, Kieran Campbell, Roy Keenan, Mark Muldowney, Anthony Mulligan, Tony Shanley, Conor Hackett, Kevin Shanley, Ian Mulligan, Liam Mulligan.Stiletto Cripplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04393029267745912179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16352814.post-4713175126729883682009-09-07T14:23:00.000+01:002009-09-07T14:24:22.133+01:00News 07 - 09 - 09<strong>Masonite Senior Championship</strong><br />Bornacoola and Glencar/Manorhamilton played out a thrilling draw in the semi-final of the Masonite Senior Championship in Páirc Seán on Sunday last. Bornacoola were the better team in the first half and five unanswered points before half time left the County Champions trailing by 0-8 to 0-3 at half time. <br />However, Manor were reinvigorated after half time and a well taken goal midway through the second half set the game up for a tense finale. While both sides had chances to win the game, neither were able to make the decisive breakthrough and the teams had to settle for a 1-6 to 0-9 draw. The replay takes place this Saturday in Carrick at 5.30pm. <br />Team and Scorers: Feargal Mc Gill, Damian Mc Guinness, Morgan Shanley, Jason Conroy, John Mc Guinness, Conor Mc Cauley, Niall O Connor, Michael Duignan (0-1), Colm Farrell, Sean Mc Keon (0-1), David O Connor, Mark Mc Closkey (0-2), Brian Conroy (0-1), Damian Moran (0-1) and Philip Howard (0-3). Subs used: Jonathan Duffy and Declan Shanley. <br /><br /><strong>Ladies News</strong><br />The Ladies are in the Junior A Final this Sunday morning at 12noon in Leitrim village. It has been a very productive year for our girls – they qualified for the 9-a-side final against Manorhamilton and while they lost that game, the experience gained will add to their chances when they take on Dromahaire on Sunday. Best of luck to Vinny, Sean and all of the girls on Sunday. <br /><br /><strong>Underage News</strong><br />The annual 1000 point challenge takes place this Saturday morning in the park. A reminder to all to ensure you bring sponsorship cards on the day. A DVD of the U-14 final is also currently available – contact Seamus Mallon if you are interested in procuring a copy. Meanwhile, the U-12’s play their latest game in the Championship on Monday next, September 14th when they take on Drumkeerin away from home in a game that will throw-in at 6pm. <br /><br /><strong>Junior C Championship</strong><br />The Junior C team finally get their Championship underway this Sunday when they meet Eslin in Annaduff at 3pm. The lads have put in quite a bit of work over the past couple of months and will be keen to get their campaign off to a winning start. <br /><br /><strong>Harvest Festival</strong><br />Our thanks to everyone from the club who helped out at the Harvest Festival in Rooskey on Sunday last. We’d also like to congratulate the Bornacoola Community Development Association on once again pulling out all the stops in organising an event of the very highest quality. Despite the inclement weather conditions, it was again an outstanding occasion and something for everyone in the parish to be most proud of.Stiletto Cripplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04393029267745912179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16352814.post-43153726534068426982009-08-25T07:42:00.001+01:002009-08-25T07:44:48.851+01:00News 25 - 08 - 09<strong>Masonite Senior Championship </strong><br /><br />Bornacoola 1-10 Mohill 0-11<br /><br />Bornacoola qualified for their fifth consecutive Masonite Senior Championship semi-final with a two point victory over neighbours Mohill in Ballinamore on Sunday evening last. <br /><br />The Bors started brightly and established a 0-4 to 0-1 lead early on. However, Mohill were very strong in the second quarter and had deservingly levelled the game at 0-5 apiece by half time. They also started the second half in control and it took a goal from Colm Farrell to keep Bornacoola in contention. <br /><br />However, as the second half wore on, the Bors began to find their feet and some well taken scores earned a hard fought victory on a scoreline of 1-10 to 0-11. Team and scorers: Feargal Mc Gill, Damian Mc Guinness, Conor Mc Cauley, Jason Conroy, John Mc Guinness, Morgan Shanley, Niall O Connor, Michael Duignan (0-2), Colm Farrell (1-1), Damian Moran (0-1), David O Connor (0-1), Trevor Howard, Philip Howard (0-2), Mark Mc Closkey (0-2), Brian Conroy. Subs used: Sean Mc Keon, Jonathan Duffy. <br /><br />A word of congratulations to Cumman Seán Uí hEislin on their exceptional new facilities. The pitch was in fantastic condition despite the monsoons which fell at the weekend and the new stand and dressing room facilities are of an exceptional quality and something all of Ballinamore and Leitrim should be proud of. Next up for the Bors is a re-play of last years County Final as Glencar/Manorhamilton provide the semi-final opposition<br /><br /><strong>Club Draw </strong><br />The August club draw takes place in the Copper Still on Saturday night next. As always, music and house prizes on the night. <br /><br /><strong>Lough Rynn Harvest Festival </strong><br />The Harvest Festival takes place this year on the 6th of September in Rooskey. For the next two Saturdays volunteers are sought to lend a hand in getting the venue ready. Contact Sean Mc Guinness or Micheál Mc Gowan if you are free to lend a hand either this Saturday or the following week. The work will get underway at the old factory from 12 noon on both days. <br /><br /><strong>Ladies Junior Championship </strong><br />The Ladies face Gortletteragh in the Junior Championship semi-final this Saturday. Best of luck to all involved. <br /><br /><strong>Underage News </strong><br />The U-16’s have a home game with Leitrim Gaels this Friday at 7pm. Meanwhile the U-12’s continue their campaign when they face Gortletteragh in Dromod on Monday at 7pm. Annaduff proved too strong for the young Bors in their first game, <br />The panel on duty included Fergal Hackett, Dylan Hackett, Ronan Mulligan, Brian Duffy, Sean Muldowney, Karl Mallon, Liam Jones, Robert Beirne, Kevin Mulligan, Gearoid Mulligan, Patryk Kozac, Luke Jones, Brendan Fearon, Cian Mallon, Christy Sullivan, Adam Pearle and Jordan Cramp. We’d like to extend our best wishes for a speedy recovery to upcoming star Sean Muldowney and want to extend a special welcome to Bornacoola to our newest player Adam Pearle who joins us from Dublin. <br />Meanwhile, our under tens have had two games in recent weeks with Kiltubrid and Aughavas providing the opposition. Once again we had some great performances from our young stars. Our thanks to both clubs for making the trip to Dromod and for two highly entertaining games. <br />Our under ten panel includes Luke & Elle Jones, Shona & Riona Cosgrove, Cian & Shane Mallon, Christopher Healy, Jordan Cramp, Marc Mc Keon,Kieron & Hannah Mc Glynn,Holly Costello,Michelle Hackett, Cora & Brendan Feeron,Christy Sullivan,Orran Mc Guinness, Raithne Duffy, Tanya Boyle, Sean & Enda Mc Goldrick, Mahon & Nia Meldrum and Jake Sheils. <br />We hope to have an under 10 challenge for girls only with Annaduff on Saturday morning at 11am. <br /><br /><strong>U-16 Girls </strong><br />Our under 16 girls get their championship off the ground on Thursday evening at 7pm in Ballinamore. We are in a group with Ballinamore, Fenagh and Aughawillan. Best of luck girls!<br /><br /><strong>Junior Championship </strong><br />The Juniors face neighbours Gortletteragh at the weekend in the quarter final of the Junior A Championship. No confirmation of the fixture at the time of writing but check the Leitrim GAA Website for all the detailsStiletto Cripplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04393029267745912179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16352814.post-56419899241536015902009-08-17T17:29:00.000+01:002009-08-17T17:31:17.962+01:00News 17 - 08 - 09<strong>Championship Quarter Final </strong><br />Bornacoola travel to Ballinamore’s new facilities on Sunday evening where they take on Mohill in the Masonite Senior Championship quarter final. The game has a 6.30pm throw-in and will be preceded by the Intermediate championship quarter final between Gortletteragh and St Marys at 5pm. Best of luck to Noel and the boys. <br /><br /><strong>Ladies Championship </strong><br />The ladies were in Championship action last Saturday when they played neighbours Annaduff in the Intermediate B semi-final. In a close game, Annaduff made the better use of their scoring chances and ran out winners with five points to spare. <br /><br /><strong>Minor Championship </strong><br />The minor team were beaten by St Callins last week. No game this week. <br /><br /><strong>U-16 Championship </strong><br />The U-16 championship gets underway this Friday (August 21st) and the Bors begin their campaign with a home game in Dromod at 7pm against Aughavas. This year we are taking part in the 11-a-side competition and are in a group that also includes Annaduff and Leitrim Gaels. On Friday week, Leitrim Gaels will be the visitors to Dromod. <br /><br /><strong>U-12 Championship </strong><br />The U-12’s began their campaign on Monday night when they faced Annaduff. Full report next week. On Monday night next – August 24th – they have their second game in the competition when they are at home to Leitrim Gaels at 7pm. <br /><br /><strong>Junior C Championship </strong><br />Our third team have been drawn in a group with Kiltubrid and Eslin. No dates just yet but it is hoped that the Championship will get underway on the last weekend in August. <br /><br /><strong>Junior A Championship Quarter Final </strong><br />Our 2nd team are through to the Junior A Championship quarter final. Having topped their group, they now meet Gortletteragh the weekend after next.Stiletto Cripplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04393029267745912179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16352814.post-68434549736569987842009-08-10T17:31:00.000+01:002009-08-10T17:35:23.860+01:00News 10 - 08 - 09<strong>Masonite Senior Championship </strong><br />Bornacoola suffered a one point defeat to Aughnasheelin in the deciding game in our Senior championship group in Cloone on Saturday last. In a game that never really got going until the second half, Aughnasheelin showed much greater hunger and were well deserving of their victory on a 1-8 to 0-10 scoreline. However, the Bors do progress to the quarter finals by virtue of our earlier victory over Carrigallen and Mohill will provide the opposition in a game that will be played on the weekend of August 23rd. <br />Team and scorers: Feargal Mc Gill, Damian Mc Guinness, Conor Mc Cauley, Jason Conroy, John Mc Guinness, Morgan Shanley, Niall Mc Gowan, David O Connor (0-3), Colm Farrell, Feargal Howard, Niall O Connor, Damian Moran, Philip Howard, Mark Mc Closkey (0-5) and Brian Conroy. Subs used: Jonathan Duffy (0-1), Trevor Howard, Sean Mc Keon (0-1) and Declan Shanley. <br /><br /><strong>Junior Championship </strong><br />The Junior team ensured their progression to the quarter final of the Junior A Championship with an impressive victory over St Mary’s on Sunday evening last in Ballinamore. Goals from John Bohan and Robert Moran proved to be the key scores of a game that finished 2-6 to 0-8 in favour of the Bors. <br />Team and scorers: Bobby Shanley, John Reynolds, Brian Reilly, Mervyn Howard, Sean McKeon, Shane Conroy, David Mulligan, Paul Hackett (0-1), Robert Moran (1-2), Ollie Vaughan (0-1), Declan Shanley, Jonathan Duffy, Alan Croghan, Trevor Howard(0-1), John Bohan (1-1) subs used: Aidan Reilly and John Shanley.<br /><br /><strong>Ladies Intermediate B Championship</strong> <br />A big game for the Ladies next Saturday evening as they face Annaduff in the semi-final of the intermediate championship. The game takes place in Dromod and will have a 7pm throw-in<br /><br /><strong>U-12 Championship </strong><br />The U-12’s get their championship action for the season underway when they play Annaduff on Monday night next at 7pm<br /><br /><strong>U-14’s </strong><br />In congratulating the U-14’s and their team management last week, I omitted the name of Noel Mc Closkey. Noel of course has been involved with the U-14’s for the last number of years and has played a hugely important role in all of their successes. My apologies for the oversight Noel. We also want to say a word of thanks to all of the parents of the players for making themselves available to drive to games throughout the year saving the club a considerable amount on transport costs. Míle buíochas daoibh go léir ar son CLG Barr na Cúille. <br /><br /><strong>Thousand Point Challenge </strong><br />A staple of the underage club’s annual activity for the past number of years has been the Thousand Point Challenge. This year it is due to take place at the end of August. Sponsorship cards are already in circulation and all funds raised will go towards our underage teams so please give as generously as you can afford to. <br /><br /><strong>U-16 Championship </strong><br />The U-16 Championship gets underway on Friday week, August 21st and our first game will be against Aughavas. <br /><br /><strong>Minor Championship </strong><br />The Minors are in action this Wednesday evening (August 12th) as they play St Caillins in Dromod at 7pm. The following Wednesday (19th) Glenfarne are the visitors to Dromod.Stiletto Cripplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04393029267745912179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16352814.post-13181299797562317492009-08-05T17:39:00.000+01:002009-08-05T17:40:41.567+01:00News 03 - 08 - 09<strong>U-14 Title </strong><br />Pride of place this week to our wonderful U-14 team who captured the 9-a-side title on Friday evening last when they overcame a gallant Glenfarne team in an entertaining and sporting final in Leitrim village. It has been an excellent year for the boys at this level and they worked tremendously hard throughout the championship to maintain their unbeaten record. They have also been very sporting throughout and this is every bit as important as winning titles. <br />Congratulations to team manager Seamus Mallon and to the entire panel of Shane Sullivan, Brian Duffy, Liam Mulligan, Robert O'Beirne, Ciaran Campbell, Sean Muldowney, Ronan Mulligan, Kevin Shanley, Dillon Hackett, Fergal Hackett, Gearoid Mulligan, Kevin Mulligan, Liam Jones and Karl Mallon. <br /><br /><strong>Senior Championship </strong><br />Carrigallen made the Bors fight all the way in a tight game at Cloone on Saturday evening last. Bornacoola made the early running and led by 0-6 to 0-3 midway through the first half. However Carrigallen rattled off 1-3 without reply to take a three point lead into the break. An excellent opening ten minutes to the second half saw the Bors register six unanswered scores and despite some late Carrigallen pressure, we held on for a 0-14 to 1-9 victory. <br />Team and Scorers: Feargal Mc Gill, Damian Mc Guinness, Seamus Mallon, Jason Conroy, John Mc Guinness, Morgan Shanley (0-1), Conor Mc Cauley, Michael Duignan (0-2), Colm Farrell, David O Connor (0-1), Niall O Connor (0-1), Feargal Howard, Brian Conroy (0-1), Mark Mc Closkey (0-4) and Philip Howard (0-4). Sub: Niall Mc Gowan. Our second game in the group takes place this weekend when we face Aughnasheelin in Cloone on Saturday evening at 7.15pm. <br /><br /><strong>Ladies Final </strong><br />The ladies played Glencar/Manorhamilton in the 9-a-side final in Leitrim village on Saturday last. Unfortunately for our girls, they never really got into their stride as Glencar/Manor dominated throughout and recorded a comfortable victory. Nonetheless, the girls have made a lot of progress this year and there is still plenty of football to come as they look forward to the championship.<br /><br /><strong>Junior Championship </strong><br />The Junior A team got their championship underway on Bank Holiday Monday when they played Melvin Gaels in Leitrim village. A great start from Bornacoola left us six points up at half time having played with a strong breeze. Melvin Gaels rallied strongly in the second half however and the game finished in a 0-10 to 0-10 draw. They now take on St Mary’s next Sunday at 6pm in Ballinamore.<br /><br /><strong>Minor Championship </strong><br />Our next game in the Minor Championship will be on Wednesday, August 12th in Dromod where St Caillins will be the opposition.Stiletto Cripplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04393029267745912179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16352814.post-29811579646615559012009-07-31T08:18:00.000+01:002009-07-31T08:21:34.686+01:00News 31 - 07 - 09<strong>Masonite Senior Football Championship </strong><br />The Championship gets underway for the Bors this Saturday evening when we play Carrigallen in Cloone at 7.30pm. Carrigallen enjoyed a comprehensive victory at the weekend over Aughnasheeln, who are the third team in the group, and will prove a very difficult proposition for the Bors. As always, your support is appreciated and the game is preceded by the meeting of Kiltubrid and Sean O Heslins at 6pm. <br /><br /><strong>U-14’s in Final </strong><br />The U-14 team produced a terrific display in a nail biting encounter with Aughnasheelin on Friday evening last. Despite a late goal by the Aughnasheelin boys, the Bors held their nerve in the closing minutes to secure a single point victory. The win ensures a place for the Bors in the u-14 9-a-side final which will take place this Friday evening and will be against Glenfarne. At the time of writing, venue and throw-in time have yet to be confirmed. <br />However, the players on duty for Bornacoola in the final will include Shane Sullivan, Brian Duffy, Liam Mulligan, Robert O'Berne, Ciaran Cambell, Sean Muldowney, Ronan Mulligan, Kevin Shanley, Dillon Hackett, Fergal Hackett, Gearoid Mulligan, Kevin Mulligan, Liam Jones and Karl Mallon. Best of luck to all involved. <br /><br /><strong>Minor Championship </strong><br />The Minor team suffered a heavy defeat to Gortletteragh on Wednesday night last. This Wednesday (July 29th) they face Kiltubrid in Drumcong in a game that will have a 7pm throw-in. <br /><br /><strong>Correction </strong><br />In last week’s notes, I omitted the names of James Mc Keon and Brendan Duignan from the management team for the Division 4 campaign. My apologies to the lads; no doubt they’ll let me hear about it over the next few weeks!<br /><br /><strong>Ladies 9-a-side Final</strong> <br />It’s a big weekend for our Ladies team also as they travel to Leitrim village on Saturday afternoon to play in the Ladies 9-a-side final. The girls have been training diligently for the past number of weeks and their appearance in the final is worthy reward for their hard work under the guidance of Vinny Canning and Sean Mc Cauley. The throw-in on Saturday is 5pm leaving Bornacoola supporters ample time to take in both this game and the men’s championship opener in Cloone at 7.30pm. Our thanks to Derek Hunt for sponsoring tops for the panel. <br /><br /><strong>Junior Championship </strong><br />The Junior A team begin their championship campaign this Bank Holiday Monday as they take on Melvin Gaels in Leitrim village at 2pm. The game is part of a double header and will be followed by the meeting of Drumkeerin and Gortletteragh at 3.30pm. <br /><br /><strong>Leitrim Bórd na nÓg </strong><br />Tickets for the Leitrim Bord na nÓg fundraising draw for 2009 are currently available from club members and among the prizes on offer are tickets to the All Ireland finals. Tickets only €5 each. <br /><br /><strong>Congratulations </strong><br />Well done to Bornacoola U-12 star Ronan Mulligan who was selected to play in the half time mini games at the Connacht final recently.Stiletto Cripplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04393029267745912179noreply@blogger.com0