Club Draw
The Club Draw took place in the Copper Stil on Saturday night last. Our thanks to all who supported. The winners on the night were Jim Hunt (€100), Daniel Tiernan, Anthony Sheridan, John Neary, Brendan Hackett and Tom Shanley (€20 each). A voucher sponsored by the Brandywell was also won by Brendan Hackett.

U-12 Games
The U-12’s have been working hard over the past few months under the guidance of Bobby Shanley, Philip Howard and Kevin Mallon and played two games over the course of the Bank Holiday weekend. Some great football to enthuse over as the team had two comfortable victories over North Leitrim opposition in St Osnatt’s (on Friday evening) and Glenfarne (on Bank Holiday Monday).
The panel for these games included: Shane Sullivan, Feargal Hackett, Ciaran Campbell, Sean Muldowney, Liam Mulligan, Nadine Hackett, Josh Francis, Kevin Shanley, Ronan Mulligan, Liam Jones and Gearoid Mulligan. Well done to all involved and we look forward to charting their progress over the next couple of weeks.

Senior League
The Senior team made the long journey to Manorhamilton on Saturday evening last for their fourth game of the Division 1 campaign. In a very close game a long distance free from Philip Howard in injury time secured a vital win for Bornacoola.
The team was: Feargal Mc Gill, Damian Mc Guinness, Morgan Shanley, Jason Conroy, Shane Conroy, John Mc Guinness, Danny Canning, Michael Duignan, Gary Mc Closkey, Philip Howard, Colm Farrell, Niall Mc Gowan, David O Connor, Mark Mc Closkey and Brian Conroy. Sub used Seamus Mallon.

Junior A
The Junior A team faced Drumkeerin on Sunday in Division 3. Despite scoring three goals, the North Leitrim side triumphed on a scoreline of 1-12 to 3-3.

Junior C
The third team were the first of the adult teams in action at the weekend when they played Leitrim Gaels in Dromod on Friday evening. A hard working display was rewarded with a 1-13 to 1-9 victory as the lads recorded their third win of the campaign.
The panel involved was: Ollie Vaughan, Sean Ryan, John Reynolds, Paul Derwin, Christopher Bohan, Jackie Conboy, Brendan Duignan, Paul Hackett, Damian Mc Gowan, Kevin Mallon, John Bohan, Declan Shanley, Seoirse Reynolds, Paschal Mahon, Declan Conboy, Shane Reynolds, Aidan Reilly.

Thousand Point Challenge
Don’t forget that once again this year our underage players are organising a one thousand point challenge. Sponsorship cards are currently in circulation and hopefully there will be a positive response to their initiative as they will attempt to kick 1,000 points in Dromod on Saturday week.

Senior League
We played Mohill in our third league game on Saturday evening in Dromod. Mohill made the better start and were in front for most of the game but a late Bornacoola rally ensured a share of the spoils.
The team was: Bobby Shanley, Damian Mc Guinness, Conor Mc Cauley, Jason Conroy, Shane Conroy, John Mc Guinness, Danny Canning, Michael Duignan, Gary Mc Closkey, Philip Howard, Trevor Howard, Niall Mc Gowan, Mark Mc Closkey, Morgan Shanley and Brian Conroy. Subs used were Niall O Connor and Seamus Mallon.

Junior League
The Junior team played Sean O Heslins in Division 3 on Sunday morning and got off to a great start when Brian Conroy goaled in the first half. Early in the 2nd half goals from Brian again and John Bohan put Bornacoola firmly in control but it took a penalty save from Ollie Vaughan to keep Bornacoola in front. A fourth goal, this time from Danny Canning, sealed the points on a scoreline of 4-9 to 1-7.
The team was: Ollie Vaughan, John Reynolds, Seamus Mallon, Brian Mallon, Niall Mc Gowan, Conor Mc Cauley, Brendan Duignan, Trevor Howard, Danny Canning, Feargal Howard, Niall O Connor, John Bohan, Aiden Reilly, Brian Conroy and Sean Mc Keon. Subs used were: Declan Shanley, Paul Hackett, Christy Bohan, Mervyn Howard and Gerry Gearty. Next up is Eslin on Saturday evening at 6.30pm in Eslin.

Congratulations
Our congratulations to former club player Tony Bohan (Rooskey) and Maria Lyons (Dromod) who were married at the weekend. Tony won many honours at underage level with the club and was a permanent fixture on the junior team for many years

Division 5
The Division 5 team play Drumreilly on Sunday at 2pm in Drumreilly.

Club Draw
Our thanks to all who supported the Club Draw in the Weir Lodge on Saturday night last. Full list of winners next week.

U-14 Feile Blitz
The U-14 team played in a 12-a-side Feile Blitz last weekend and delivered some fine performances. This Friday, the boys travel to Glenfarne for a second blitz and will play the host club and neighbours Gortletteragh. The first game is against Glenfarne at 7.25 followed by a meeting with Gortletteragh at 8.05.

News 24 - 04 - 07

Senior League
Bornacoola kicked off their senior league campaign for 2007 with a victory over Aughawillan in Dromod on Saturday evening last. The crucial score of the game was a fine Colm Farrell goal in the second half which ensured victory on a scoreline of 1-14 to 2-5.
Team and scorers were: Feargal Mc Gill, Seamus Mallon, Morgan Shanley, Jason Conroy, Richard Bohan, John Mc Guinness, Shane Conroy, Gary Mc Closkey (0-1), Michael Duignan (0-1), Trevor Howard (0-1), Colm Farrell (1-2), Philip Howard (0-7), Niall Mc Gowan, David O Connor (0-2) and Brian Conroy. Sub used: Robert Moran.
We are due to play St Mary’s this weekend – check fixtures page for confirmation

Ladies Football
The Ladies team are scheduled to play Glencar/Manor at home on Sunday next. The team have been training hard over the past few weeks and a number of old faces have returned to the fold.

U-14 Training
There is training for all U-14’s tonight (Tuesday). All panel members intending to play in Féile should be in attendance for team photos.

Scór Sinsear
Our Tráth na gCeist team of Aiden Dockery, Liam Rabbitte and Feargal Mc Gill head to Killarney on Saturday next for the All Ireland finals of Scór Sinsear. This is the third time that Bornacoola have qualified for the All Ireland final in Question Time at Senior level and the hope is that it will be third time lucky. Best wishes to our fellow Leitrim participants Dromahaire (instrumental music), Glencar/Manor (Figure Dancing), Sinead Egan (Aughnasheelin – Solo Singing) and the Fenagh Novelty Act.

Sympathy
Our sympathy is extended to all who mourn Fr Kevin Sullivan, PP Eanach Dubh who passed away last week. Fr Kevin was a great GAA man and liked nothing better than to pass an hour or two talking football. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a Anam Dhílis.

Dublin Championship
The Dublin Senior football Championship is underway and our own David O’Connor starred at midfield for holders UCD on Wednesday night last as they defeated Garda in the first round. A couple of years ago, another current Bornacoola player – Philip Howard – also played in the Dublin Senior Championship with Erin’s Hope (the St Patrick’s College GAA club). Indeed over the years many Bornacoola players have played in Dublin – Michael Farrell (Postal Gaels) and Ciaran Fallon (Civil Service) are two of a recent vintage that spring to mind.

Ladies U-14
The Ladies U-14 team were involved in a great game against Fenagh last week. In a game that was close throughout, Bornacoola emerged as three point winners on a 2-10 to 2-7 scoreline. This is the first time that we’ve had an U-14 team since 2004, so it was terrific to get the year underway with a victory. The team on duty was Zoe Cosgrove, Sheena Mc Cauley, Sharon Mc Gowan, Tara Hackett, Nadine Hackett, Ciara Hackett, Lisa Geelan and Nicola Rogers

Cumann na mBunscoil
Our girls schools team faced a very strong Aughawillan last week and were unlucky to lose by just a single point. The Bornacoola panel was Maria Cumiskey, Lisa Geelan, Nadine Hackett, Zoe Cosgrove, Laura Jones, Orla Mc Weeney, Sarah Mc Weeney, Shannon Boyle, Clara Reid, Tanya Donnelly, Celine Bolger, Coleen Bohan and Dawn Hackett.

News 16 - 04 - 07

Senior League
Our shield game scheduled for last weekend was cancelled due to the unfortunate passing of John Gormley (Aughnasheelin) – our deepest sympathies are extended to his family. This weekend the Masonite League Division 1 gets underway with a home tie against Aughawillan on Saturday evening at 6.30pm.

U-16 League
The U-16 team played Glenfarne on Friday night last and put in an encouraging performance, but were unlucky to lose to a stronger North Leitrim outfit

Allianz League
A great occasion in Cloone on Sunday and while Leitrim came up just short on the day, it was a very good display from the Leitrim lads against what is a fine Monaghan team. Gary Mc Closkey and Michael Duignan started at midfield while David O Connor made an appearance as a temporary substitute in the first half. Colm Farrell and Philip Howard completed the Bornacoola representation on the panel.

News 10 - 04 - 07

Division 3 League
The Division 3 team maintained their excellent start to the season with a good win over Gortleterragh in Cornageeha on Saturday evening. Despite missing five regulars, the Bors were quickly out of the blocks and scored three goals in the first twenty minutes to leave Gortletteragh with a mountain to climb. The first came from Brian Conroy with Niall Mc Gowan supplying two. A penalty save from Bornacoola keeper Ollie Vaughan denied the home team their best goal scoring chance.
In the second period, Gortletteragh stuck to the task manfully and at one point had reduced a nine point gap to just four but Bornacoola steadied the ship in the closing minutes to run out 3-7 to 0-10 victors.
The team and scorers was: Ollie Vaughan, Brian Mallon, John Reynolds, Christy Bohan, Brendan Duignan, Richie Bohan, Dermot Shanley, Trevor Howard, Danny Canning, Bobby Shanley (0-2), John Bohan, Niall Mc Gowan (2-2), Robert Moran (0-1), Brian Conroy (1-2) and Brian Reilly. Subs used were Sean Ryan and Aiden Reilly while David Mulligan and Mervyn Howard completed the panel on duty.
The action switches to the Shield C Competition on Sunday, when we play Mohill away from home at 12 noon. Annaduff and Sean O Heslins are the other teams in this group.

U-10 Blitz
The latest generation of young Bors gave a fine display on Easter Saturday when they took part in the first of a series of under 10 blitz's. With the sun beaming down many players made debuts as the Bors played four games against Aughnasheelin, Cloone, Aughavas and Kiltubrid. For the record the Bors finished the morning’s football with two wins, a draw and a defeat.
A strong traveling support saw many impressive performances with Luke Jones, Robert Beirne, Kevin Mulligan, Gearoid Mulligan, Michelle Hackett, Liam Jones, Sean Muldowney, Ronan Mulligan, Dillon Vaughan, Karl Mallon, Clara Reed, Cian Mallon, Shane Mallon, Jordon Cramp, Christy Sullivan, Oran Mc Guinness, Tanya Boyle and Aaron Hackett all featuring in the Black and Amber. (Apologies if any names were missed).
Our thanks to Aughasheelin GAA Club for hosting the blitz. A special thanks must be given to the traveling support who made the morning such a success for all involved and of course to trainers John Mc Guinness and John Reynolds for their contribution. Training is as usual at 11am on Saturday morning.

Division 5
The mixed form of the 3rd team continued on Sunday morning when St Caillin’s proved much too strong for us in Fenagh. Final score 3-10 to 0-2 for the home team.

Senior Challenge
Our thanks to Mohill for providing a very useful outing for our senior team on Monday morning last. We play Aughnasheelin in our first game in the Shield A (played without county players) on Saturday next at 6.30pm in Dromod. The other teams in this Division are Kiltubrid, Allen Gaels, Glenfarne and Eslin.

U-16 League
16 LeagueWe’re due to play Glenfarne in Dromod on Friday evening in the U-16 league. Confirmation of the fixtures should be elsewhere in this edition.

Junior A
The Division 3 team began their campaign in impressive fashion with an excellent victory over Mohill in Dromod on Saturday evening. The foundations for the win were laid early when goals from Brian Conroy and John Bohan set us on the road to victory. Mohill fought their way back into the game but two late points ensured we recorded our maiden victory of the 2007 campaign on a 2-9 to 1-10 scoreline.
The team and scorers was: Ollie Vaughan, Christy Bohan, Seamus Mallon, John Reynolds, Conor Mc Cauley (0-1), Richard Bohan, Dermot Shanley, Daniel Canning, Trevor Howard, Feargal Howard (0-1), Niall Mc Gowan (0-3), John Bohan (1-0), Sean Mc Keon (0-2), Brian Conroy (1-1) and Brian Mallon (0-1). Subs used were Robert Moran and Bobby Shanley. The boys are due to play Gortletteragh on Saturday next at 4.30pm in Cornageeha.

Scor Finals
A Connacht Scor title arrived for the club on Saturday night when our Question Time team qualified for the All Ireland final for the second year in a row. Aidan Dockery, Liam Rabbitte and Feargal Mc Gill were on duty and they will now represent Leitrim and Connacht at the All Ireland finals in Killarney on April 29th. Louise Staunton performed for us in Recitation and was unlucky not to join the five Leitrim winners on the night. Our congratulations to Glencar/Manorhamilton Figure Dancers, to Sinead Egan in Solo Singing, to the St Caillin’s Novelty Act and the Instrumental Music group from Dromahair who have all qualified for the All Ireland finals.

Junior B
The 3rd team played St Mary’s on Sunday morning in an entertaining game. Two goals for Carrick – one in either half – effectively wrapped up the points, but had we taken a number of good scoring chances it might have been a lot closer. The full time score was 2-5 to 1-4 and the Bornacoola team was: Ollie Vaughan, Sean Ryan, Richard Bohan, Christy Bohan, Brendan Duignan, John Reynolds, Damian Mc Gowan, Peter Mallon, John Bohan, Jackie Conboy, Feargal Howard, Sean Mc Keon, Mervyn Howard, John Shanley and Brian Reilly. Subs introduced were David Mulligan, Paschal Mahon and Kevin Mallon. This week’s game is against Fenagh on Sunday at 12pm in Fenagh.

Ladies Football
The Ladies team played Annaduff in Páirc Uí Choiligh on Sunday morning in their second league game of the campaign and showed a huge improvement on the previous week. Indeed had we managed to convert a few excellent first half goal chances, the game might have developed differently. As it was, at the other end of the field a certain Mrs Mallon was in terrific form for Annaduff and punished the Bornacoola defence on several occasions. An entertaining game which ended with a 4-9 to 3-1 victory for our neighbours.
The Bornacoola panel on Sunday was Michelle Reilly, Jillian Duignan, Niamh Reynolds. Orla Bohan, Sarah Duffy, Fiona Reilly, Charlotte Faughnan, Lisa Mc Gowan, Leonie Duffy, Cora Mc Cauley, Michelle O Beirne, Alison Mc Keon, Kelly Howard, Maeve Duffy, Louise Staunton and Naomi Faughnan

Around the Club
Our congratulations to former(?) player David Conroy on his recent engagement to Mairead Mc Hugh. We haven’t given up hope of a comeback to the playing fields for Mr Conroy just yet….. A huge crowd at the going away party for club members Naomi Faughnan and Ellen Duignan on Saturday last in the Vibe. The girls are Australia Bound from next weekend and we hope they have a terrific year. We look forward to seeing them back in the Bornacoola colours on their return….. Speaking of Australia, on her way home is Louise Farrell and she should be a terrific addition to the Ladies team in the coming weeks….. A great collection of Bornacoola people of all ages in the Hyde on Sunday last and Gary Mc Closkey’s crucial goal brought them all to their feet….. Another fine turnout at the Club Draw in the Bridge on Friday night and Kevin and his helpers are doing an excellent job in their organisation of the event. Our thanks to Mary and the Reynolds’ family for their usual exceptional hospitality….. Saturday morning training for all ages up to U-14 is going really well. Full credit to the two John’s (Reynolds and Mc Guinness), Kevin and Philip who are doing a terrific job with our young players….. Finally this week, a few birthdays to mention – Mary in Cloncolory would be most upset if she didn’t get a mention, as would Hubert in Esker who celebrates on the 16th I think, while local musicians Tom (Rooskey) and Ronnie (Cloonturk) are also adding another year around this time

U-10 Blitz
There is an U10 blitz in Aughnasheelin on Saturday next at 10.30am. Parents and players are asked to meet at the park in Dromod at 9.45am and to bring all football gear. This is a great opportunity for our younger players as they begin their careers in the black and amber.

Division 5
It’s two wins and two defeats for our Division 5 team this year as they went down to Mohill on Sunday morning last in a competitive game. A crucial goal for the visitors proved the difference. St Mary’s are next on the list in Dromod on Sunday morning at 11.30am

Ladies
The Ladies team, once again under the management of Jonathan Duffy, got their season underway when they faced Dromahair on Sunday morning last in Annaduff, with the North Leitrim side running out 4-10 to 2-2 victors.

Scór
We retained the Club of the Year award for the second successive year in Manorhamilton on Saturday night last and there were also county titles for the Question Time team and Louise Staunton in Recitation. Well done to everyone who took part in 2007. The club was one of the few represented in all eight disciplines and this is quite an achievement in itself. We’d also like to thank all those who helped out in any way over the last couple of months in the preparation of teams for the competition, to John Geary and Mary Cassidy for supplying music for our dancers and in particular to our efficient and dedicated Scor officer, Martina Hackett.
The Bornacoola competitors on Saturday night were in Rince Fóirne (Figure Dancing) – Niamh Ní Raghnaill, Sarah Ní hAicéid, Therese Ní Seanlaíoch, Orlaith Nic Aonghusa, Emma Mofféid, Edel Bean Uí Mealláin agus Jillian Ní Duigeannáin; Aithriseoireacht (Recitation): Louise Nic an Mhíle, Tráth na gCeist (Question Time): Aodhán O Dochartaigh, Feargal Mac a Ghoill agus Liam O Coinín, Ceol Uirlise (Instrumental Music) – Deirdre Bn Uí Maolagáin, Sharon Bn Uí Sheoin agus Feargal Mac a Ghoill; Balléad Grúpa (Ballad Group) – Seán Mac Raghnaill, Martina Bn Uí hAicéid, Deirdre Bn Uí Maolagáin, Sharon Bn Uí Sheoin agus Orlaith Ní Buacháin; Nuachleas (Novelty Act) Deaglán Ó Conbhuí, Brian agus Caomhín Ó Mealláin, Máire Bn Uí Mealláin (Snr) agus Aine Máire Bn Uí Bhaoill agus sa Rince Seit (Set Dancing): Martina Bn Uí hAicéid, Máire Bn Uí Mealláin, Lorraine Bn Uí Raghnaill, Philomena Ní Maolagáin, Seán “Barnes” Ó Seanlaíoch, Seán Mac Raghnaill, Peadar Ó Mealláin agus Seoirse Mac Raghnaill.
The Connacht finals take place in Ballinamore on Saturday night next at 6pm – the best of luck to our competitors.

Division 3
The Division 3 team play their first game of the year in the league against Mohill on Saturday evening next at 6.30pm

Club Draw
The Club Draw takes place this Friday night, March 30th in Reynolds’ The Bridge. Music on the night is by Tom Moran and we’re told to expect a Special Guest or two for a night not to be missed.

Féile Registration
The Registration deadline for Féile 2007 is this Saturday for all U-14 players in the club. To register you will require a copy of your birth cert and a passport photo and these can be handed it at training on Saturday morning.

Defibrillator Training
First aid and defibrillator training for all team trainers takes place on Saturday morning next in the Community Centre at 9am

U-16 League
The Ul-16 team were in action over the past few weeks. Defeats to both Mohill and Annaduff have meant a difficult start to the season for the boys but hopefully there are better days ahead.

News 21 - 03 - 07

Scor
The County Finals of Scor will be held in Manorhamilton on Saturday night next. Barr na Cúille will be represented in Figure and Set Dancing, Ballad Group, Recitation, Novelty Act, Question Time and Instrumental Music. A bus from the parish will leave the GAA grounds at 6pm on Saturday. All are welcome and if you want to book your seat in advance you’re asked to contact Martina Hackett. Otherwise just turn up on the day.

Feile na nÓg
A meeting of parents involved with our Féile teams will be held in the Community Centre on Saturday morning next at 11.30am. The national festival of Gaelic games takes place in the county during the summer and preparations are already well under way

Junior League
The Junior team continued their good form with a second win of the campaign when they defeated Kiltubrid by a point on Sunday last. The boys are in action again this Sunday morning when they face Mohill in Dromod at 12 noon

Underage Training
Training for both the U-12’s and U-10’s on Saturday morning next at 11am. All parents of U-10’s are asked to register at the dressing rooms before the start of training. Alternatively contact John McGuinness/John Reynolds on 087 6417451 / 086 8064080 for details.

Memory Lane
Back in 1985, the club held an U-16 winter league for the young players of the parish. The following were involved: Team A: James Beirne, Tomas Maguire, Seoirse Reynolds, Ned Mc Gushin John Mc Weeney, Peter Donnelan, Noel Mc Dermott, Brendan Shanley; Team B: Enda Hayden, Damien Mc Garry, Joseph Hoey, Sean Mc Cartan, Sean Shanley, Darren Conboy, Brendan Duignan, Gavan Duignan; Team C: Joe Devine, Mick Mc Gushin, Iarla Hayden, Brendan Farrell, Seamus Mallon, Feargal Mc Gill, David Conroy, Cathal Reynolds; Team D: Paddy Reynolds, Paul Faughnan, John Conboy, Aidan Fallon, Mark Bennett, Ronald Duignan, Leo O Neill, Vinny Canning; Team E: Peter Mallon, Paul Shanley, Brendan Reynolds, Ronan Mc Garry R.I.P, Colm Reynolds, Declan Conboy, Michael Quinn and Brian Mallon; Team F: Benny Mc Cartan, Colm Mulligan, Stephen Mc Gushin, Gerry Gearty, Kevin Reynolds, Tom Reynolds, Declan Hackett and Joseph Hanley. Micheál Mallon, Cormac Mc Gill, Declan Bohan and Mick Quinn were among those who organised the tournament which was played off over a number of Sunday’s between October and Christmas. Unfortunately, we have no record of who actually triumphed but it is incredible that almost 50 youngsters were involved at the time. Our thanks to Mícheál Mallon for supplying the information on the above.

Nuacht 12 - 03 - 07

Seachtain na Gaeilge
Is í Seachtain na Gaeilge an fhéile Ghaeilge agus chultúrtha is mó a bhíonn ar siúl in Éirinn gach bliain agus beidh sé ar siúl i mbliana go dtí an 17ú Márta. Beidh na céadta míle duine ag glacadh páirte in imeachtaí - céilithe, ceolchoirmeacha agus tráthanna na gceist boird san áireamh - a bheidh á n-eagrú ag suas le 250 grúpa i mí Mhárta. Beidh na himeachtaí seo á n-eagrú i ngach contae in Éirinn, chomh maith le Ceanada, na Stáit Aontaithe, an Bhrasaíl, Sasana, agus an Ghearmáin. Glacfaidh na céadta scoil agus club óige páirt san fhéile chomh maith trí imeachtaí éagsúla a chur ar siúl. Táimid fhéin ag déanamh iarracht páirt bheag a ghlacadh sa seachtain seo ar son an chlub le cúpla líne de na nótaí a chur as Gaeilge. B'fhéidir go mbeidh sibh féin in ann cúpla focail Gaeilge a úsáid i rith an tseachtain. Na Barrs Abú!

Dinnéar an Chlub
Bhí Dinnéar-Damhsa an chlub againn san Ostán Shannon Quay de Satharn seo chaite. Oíche den chéad scoth a bhí ann is bronnadh gradaim speisialta ar foireann an chlub ó 1957 a bhuaigh Craobh Cheannais Sinsear Liatroma. Fuair Mícheál Ó Duigeanáin an duais do imreoir na mbliana sinsear, Niall Mac Gabhann an duais i idirmheánach agus Risteard Ó Buacháin an rud chéanna don foireann sóisear. Bhuaigh Sarah Ní Dufaigh an duais do imreoir bliana na mban. Gach bhliain bíonn duais speisialta againn do Fear an Chlub agus fuair Tomás Ó Lorcáin an duais sin i mbliana. Ár mbuíochas do Mícheál Mac Gabhann agus a choiste don obair go léir a rinne siad chun an oíche iontach seo a chuir le chéile. Do Niall Ó Flionn freisin, bainisteoir nua san Ostán, agus a foireann a chuir dinnéar den chéad scoth le chéile agus don bhanna cheoil “Gobsmacked”. Rinne Tomás Ó Moráin ó Bhéal an Átha Mhóir job iontach greannmhar lena smaointe ar an bhliain 1957 agus bhí Mícheál Ó Fearaíl tharr barr mar an “Bhan Gharda” ag deireadh an oíche. Comhghairdeas daoibh uile.

Roinn a Cúig
D’imir ár bhfoireann Sóisir B in aghaidh Aislinne ar an Satharn seo caite. Bhí tús maith againn agus tar éis obair deas ó Seán Mac Raghnaill agus Brian Ó Raghallaigh, fuair Seán “Barnes” Ó Seanlaíoch chúl thábhactach dúinn sa chéád leath is chuamar go dtí leath ama cúig pointe chun chinn. Sa dara leath, tháinig Aislinne ar ais, is fuair Liam Ó hUigín cúl dóibh chun trí pointe a chuir idir na foirne le cúig nóiméad fágtha ach fuaireamar ár dara chúl ó Seán Mac Eoin is críochnaigh an chluiche 2-11 go dtí 1-7 do na Barrs. Foireann: Gearóid Mac Oireachtaigh, Seán Ó Riain, Risteard Ó Buacháin, Criostóir Ó Buacháin, Seán Mac Conbhuí, Seán Mac Raghnaill, Breandán Ó Duigeannáin, Peadar O Mealláin, Seán Ó Buacháin (0-1), Seán Mac Eoin (1-4), Pól O hAicéad, Feargal Mac Íomhar, Seán “Barnes” Ó Seanlaíoch (1-3), Briain Ó Raghallaigh (0-1) agus Olibhéar Ó Mheacáin. Fir Ionaid: Mervyn Mac Íomhar (0-2) agus Daibhéad Ó Maolagáin.

Scór Sinsear
Ghlac Barr na Chúille páirt in oíche leath cheannais Scór Sinsear i halla an pharóiste an Aoine seo Chaite. Ghlacamar páirt i ngach chomórtas is beimid ag dul go dtí an chomórtas cheannais i Cluainín Uí Ruairc i gceann coicís sa Rince Foirne, Aithriseoireacht, Bailéad Grúpa, Tráth na gCeist, Ceoil Uirlise, Nuachleas agus Rince Seit.

B’iad na daoine seo a leanas a ghlacadh pháirt ar son Barr na Cuille de hAoine: Rince Fóirne (Figure Dancing) – Niamh Ní Raghnaill, Sarah Ní hAicéid, Therese Ní Seanlaíoch, Orlaith Nic Aonghusa, Emma Mofféid, Edel Bean Uí Mealláin, Edel Ní Seanlaíoch agus Jillian Ní Duigeannáin; Ámhránaíocht Aonair: Philomena Ní Maolagáin, Aithriseoireacht: Louise Nic an Mhíle, Tráth na gCeist: Aodhán O Dochartaigh, Feargal Mac a Ghoill agus Liam O Coinín, Ceol Uirlise (Instrumental Music) – Deirdre Bn Uí Maolagáin, Sharon Bn Uí Sheoin agus Feargal Mac a Ghoill sa mBalléad Grúpa – Seán Mac Raghnaill, Martina Bn Uí hAicéid, Deirdre Bn Uí Maolagáin, Sharon Bn Uí Sheoin agus Orlaith Ní Buacháin, i Nuachleas (Novelty Act) Deaglán Ó Conbhuí, Brian agus Caomhín Ó Mealláin, Máire Bn Uí Mealláin (Snr) agus Aine Máire Bn Uí Bhaoill agus sa Rince Seit: Martina Bn Uí hAicéid, Máire Bn Uí Mealláin, Lorraine Bn Uí Raghnaill, Philomena Ní Maolagáin, Seán “Barnes” Ó Seanlaíoch, Seán Mac Raghnaill, Peadar Ó Mealláin agus Seoirse Mac Raghnaill.

Gealltanas Pósta
Ár fíor comhghairdeas do iar pheileadóir Barr na Cúille Leo O Néill (Cloncarne) agus a chailín Hanna Sar a tabhairt lámh is focail dá chéile an seachtain seo chaite. An phlean atá acu ná a bheith pósadh i Lúnasa 2008.

Sraith Fé-16
Beimid ag imirt in aghaidh Eanach Dubh sa Sraith fé-16 in Eanach Dubh an Domhnach seo chugainn, Márta 18.

News 05 - 03 - 07

Dinner Dance
The Dinner Dance takes place this Saturday, March 10th, in the Shannon Key West and there are still tickets available from Micheal Mc Gowan (086 2561023), Orla Bohan (087 9540288), Tom Moran (087 2465344) or Jockey Conboy (087 8249820). There will be a special presentation on the night to the 1957 County Championship winning team, while the Senior team of 2006 will be presented with their medals for the Division 1 Shield which was captured in December. A great night’s entertainment is in store and the players of the year in Junior, Intermediate and Senior as well as the Ladies Player of the Year award and the Club person of the year will be announced.

Junior League
The Division 5 league got underway on Saturday last and we faced a strong Dromhair team in the opening game in Dromod. The visitors led by three points at half time but a great fightback from Bornacoola left us a point ahead midway through the second half. However Dromohair’s second goal of the game sealed a victory for the North Leitrim side’s second team.
The Bornacoola team was: Gerry Gearty, Sean Ryan, Richard Bohan, John Reynolds, Brendan Duignan, Dermot Shanley, Christopher Bohan, Feargal Howard (0-2), Peter Mallon, Sean Mc Keon (0-4), John Shanley (1-0), Ollie Vaughan, Brian Reilly, John Bohan and Kevin Quinn (0-1). Paul Hackett, David Mulligan, Mervyn Howard and Damien Mc Gowan were all introduced from the bench. Our second fixture in the competition is on Saturday next at 4.30 in Eslin.

Scór
The county semi-finals of Scór take place this Friday night in the Community Centre in Bornacoola. The club are hoping to enter in all disciplines and we hope there will be bid local support for our entries.

Minor League
Last weekend’s minor league game with Carrigallen was cancelled due to the adverse weather conditions. This Sunday we face Gortletteragh in Cornageeha with a 12 noon throw-in.

Adult Debuts
Well done to Sean Ryan, Sean Mc Keon, Paul Hackett, David Mulligan, Mervyn Howard and Damien Mc Gowan who made their adult debuts for the club at the weekend in the Division 5 league. Having this level of player coming through is a big boost to the club.

U-12 Training
U-12 training commences on Saturday at 12noon in the park. All players are invited to attend.

Seachtain na Gaeilge Quiz
Ár fíor comhghairdeas do foireann na pharóiste a bhuaigh craobh Liatroma i tráth na gCeist Seachtain na Gaeilge an seachtain seo caite. Do bhí Aodhan Ó Dochartaigh, Liam Ó Coinín, Seoirse (Snr) agus Eibhlín Mac Raghnall ag glacadh páirt ar son Barr na Cúille. Beidh siad ag glacadh páirt ar son an chontae i gCraobh Connachta is na buaiteoirí as an comórtas sin ag dul go Páirc an Chrócaigh do Chraobh Cheannais na hÉireann ar Lá Fhéile Phádraig.

News 13 - 02 - 07

Training
Training for the 2007 season resumes on Friday night at 8.30pm. All players are asked to attend.

GOAL Mile
Noel Mahon has been in touch to offer his thanks to everyone for their outstanding support of the GOAL mile on New Year’s Day. Noel tells me that in excess of €14,800 was raised. Well done to Noel and everyone who contributed

Membership
Membership of the club for 2007 is currently available from Shane Reynolds, Jackie Conboy or Pat Farrell priced at €30 for playing membership and €10 for non-playing membership. All players who intend to play for the club in 2007 (Ladies and Men) must have their membership paid-up before they can play.

Best Wishes
All at the club send their best wishes to Gortletteragh’s Barry Heslin for a speedy recovery after his recent accident.

Dinner Dance
The Dinner Dance will take place in The Shannon Key West hotel on March 10th. Tickets are currently available from club officers.

Club Executive
All members of the club executive are asked to note that an Executive meeting will be held in the Community Centre at 7.30pm on Saturday night next

News 05 - 02 - 07

Minor Training
Please note that training for the Minor team resumes on Thursday night next (8th) at 6.30pm on the side pitch in Dromod. All players are asked to attend as the Minor league is due to get underway on February 18th.

Membership
Membership of the club for 2007 is currently available from Shane Reynolds, Jackie Conboy or Pat Farrell priced at €30 for playing membership and €10 for non-playing membership. All players who intend to play for the club in 2007 (Ladies and Men) must have their membership paid-up before they can play.

Leitrim Victory
Well done to Michael Duignan and Gary Mc Closkey who starred at midfield for Leitrim in Sunday’s excellent Allianz league win over Offaly. Colm Farrell is also a member of the panel and we look forward to seeing his debut in the coming weeks.

Scór
It’s Scór time again and preparations are underway for all disciplines. The semi-final takes place in Bornacoola Community Centre on Friday, March 10th (the night before the Dinner Dance)

Defibrillator Training
Please note that First Aid training and an Introduction to Defibrillators will be held in the Community Centre on Saturday next at 12noon. All those involved in training and managing teams and any other interested parties are asked to attend.

News 29 - 01 - 07

Club Draw
The first club Draw of 2007 took place on Saturday night last in the Copper Still. Winners on the night were: EUR100 - Stephen Guckian; EUR20 each - Nicola Cox, Sarah & Michelle Hackett, Audrey Canning, Bobby Shanley & Patricia Bohan. Bottle of Whiskey Sponsored by Bornacoola Gun Club - Margaret McGowan.
Our thanks to all who supported the draw on the night and to everyone who bought tickets for the year throughout January. The response this year has been terrific and we are very grateful for the efforts of all our ticket sellers and all those in the parish and indeed further afield who bought teams.

Membership
Membership of the club for 2007 is currently available from Shane Reynolds, Jackie Conboy or Pat Farrell priced at €30 for playing membership and €10 for non-playing membership. All players who intend to play for the club in 2007 (Ladies and Men) must have their membership paid-up before they can play.

News 22 - 01 - 07

Club Draw
The first Club Draw of the year takes place in the Copper Stil on Saturday next. Music on the night and your support would be greatly appreciated. Tickets are currently on sale from Club Members at a cost of €20 each which ensures inclusion in all 12 monthly draws over the course of the year. The Draw remains the club’s main source of income for the year, so we hope there will be a good response in 2007. We’d ask all ticket sellers to return tickets to Jackie Conboy (087) 8249820 as soon as possible. If you can’t get them to him during the week, we’d ask that they be returned as early as possible on Saturday night.

Sponsorship
Our thanks to Derek Hunt in the Copper Stil for Sponsorship received recently

Membership
Membership of the club for 2007 is currently available from Shane Reynolds, Jackie Conboy or Pat Farrell priced at €30 for playing membership and €10 for non-playing membership. All players who intend to play for the club in 2007 (Ladies and Men) must have their membership paid-up before they can play.

News 15 - 01 - 07

Club Draw
The first Club Draw of the year will take place on January 27th. Tickets are currently on sale from Club Members at a cost of €20 each which ensures inclusion in all 12 monthly draws over the course of the year. The Draw remains the club’s main source of income for the year, so we hope there will be a good response in 2007.

Dinner Dance
The Club’s Annual Dinner Dance will be held on March 10th. As it is the 50th anniversary of our last Senior Championship victory, this year’s event promises to be extra special.

Membership
Membership of the club for 2007 is currently available from Shane Reynolds, Jackie Conboy or Pat Farrell priced at €30 for playing membership and €10 for non-playing membership. All players who intend to play for the club in 2007 (Ladies and Men) must have their membership paid-up before they can play.

Scoreboard
The club are currently examining the possibility of purchasing a new scoreboard for our grounds in Dromod. Anyone interested in getting involved with the Sponsorship of what will be a permanent structure is asked to contact Club secretary Shane Reynolds (087 9751993) or chairman Tom Duignan (071 9632003)

Best Wishes
Jonathan Duffy, who was injured in the county quarter final last August underwent an operation last Friday which will hopefully set him on the road back to first team football in due course. Our best wishes to him for a speedy recovery.

News 08 - 01 - 07

Annual General Meeting
The AGM took place in the Community Centre on Saturday night last. In his Chairman’s address, Tom Duignan focused on the efforts of the Senior team to capture a county title. Acknowledging that the team had come close in 2006, he urged greater effort in 2007 and said that the rewards would come if the work was put in. He also referred to refereeing matters and said that it was important that more club members gave consideration to becoming referees. He congratulated Shay Reynolds on the work he had done as Club Draw co-ordinator over the years and thanked all those who had contributed to club life in any way throughout 2006.

Officers returned at the meeting included: President - Fr Gerry O’Brien; Chairman – Tom Duignan; Vice Chairman – Michael Mc Gowan; Secretary – Shane Reynolds; Ass. Secretary – Pat Farrell; Treasurer – Jackie Conboy; Ass. Treasurer – Sean Mc Cauley; PRO – Feargal Mc Gill; Youth/Coaching Officer – Seamus Mallon; Development Officer – Sean Mc Guinness; Oifigeach Cultúra - Martina Hackett; County Board Delegates (from) – Tom Duignan, Noel Mc Closkey, Shane Reynolds; Bord na nOg Delegates (from) – Brian and Seamus Mallon, Vincie Mc Guinness; and Ladies Board Delegates (from) – Niamh Reynolds, Jillian Duignan and Emma Moffat.

The 2007 Club executive will consist of: Tom Duignan, Micheál Mc Gowan, Shane Reynolds, Pat Farrell, Jackie Conboy, Seamus Mallon, Noel Mc Closkey, Seoirse Reynolds, Orla Bohan, Shay Reynolds, Fionnuala Howard, Tom Moran, Sean Mc Guinness, Feargal Mc Gill, Sean Mc Gowan, Sean Mc Cauley and Vincent Canning. The Player’s Representative on the Executive will be the 2007 Senior team Captain.

GOAL Mile
Noel Mahon has been in contact to express his thanks to everyone who participated or helped out in any way with the 2007 GOAL mile. The event was a great success. Noel also asks that any outstanding sponsorship cards be returned as soon as possible as he is working diligently on the compilation of a final figure for this year’s event.

Membership
Club membership is currently available from officers of the club priced at Eur30 for players and Eur10 for non-playing membership.

Scor na nÓg
Our Question Time team were involved in a thrilling Scór na nÓg Question Time final, which required five tie break rounds, before eventually Fenagh St Caillin’s earned the title. It was hard luck on our gallant trio of Niall O Connor. Paul Dockery and Damian Mc Gowan, but they certainly performed exceptionally on the night and were most unlucky not to progress.

News 02 - 01 - 07

Annual General Meeting
The AGM takes place on Saturday night next in the Community Centre in Clonmorris. We'd ask all members and anyone who wishes to join the club in 2007 to attend. The meeting gets underway at 7.30pm.

Club Draw
The December Club Draw was held in the Copper Still. Top prize of Euro100 went to Mary Mulligan. JJ Duffy won Eur50, Shay Reynolds Eur30 and Eur20 each went to Tony Sheridan, Edel Mc Garry, Nadine Dolan, Vincent Kelly, Deirdre Harte, Jim Hunt, Orla Bohan, Margaret Mc Gowan, Michael Mc Gowan, Breege Duffy and Joseph Shanley. A special prize of a Copper Still voucher was won by Orla Bohan.
Our thanks to everyone who supported the club draw in 2006 and in particular to organiser in chief Shay Reynolds, all of the pubs in the parish for hosting the draw and everyone who sold tickets or helped out in any way during the year with what is still our main source of finance for the day to day running of the club.

News 11 - 12 - 06

Masonite Shield
The rearranged fixture with Gortletteragh was played in Cornageeha on Saturday last. Having built up a six point lead with a few minutes remaining, we held on for a two point victory following a late Gortletteragh onslaught. Having finished level with Annaduff on points, it was agreed to toss a coin for the right to play Allen Gaels in the Shield final. In our second victory over Annaduff in a few weeks (!) we now play in the Shield final next weekend. Somehow though, this time I don’t think Annaduff were too disappointed.
The team and scorers against Gortletteragh was: Feargal Mc Gill, Seamus Mallon, Morgan Shanley, Jason Conroy, Shane Conroy, John Mc Guinness, Conor Mc Cauley, Gary Mc Closkey (0-1), Michael Duignan (0-1), Trevor Howard (0-2), Colm Farrell (0-1), David O Connor, Niall Mc Gowan (0-4), Robert Moran and Brian Conroy (0-1). Sub used: Mark Mc Closkey

Best Wishes
Next Saturday club player, underage coach and referee Brian Mallon walks down the aisle to tie the knot with Edel Hughes from Ballinalee, Co Longford. We’d like to extend our best wishes to a very popular couple for a great day on Saturday and long life and happiness together.

GOAL Mile
You’ll all be aware by now that the GOAL mile will be taking place at our club grounds on New Year’s Day. Former player and mentor Noel Mahon is again the man in charge and Noel has a list of celebrities lined up for the day which includes Eleanor Shanley, Charlie Mc Gettigan and Mick Flavin.
Sponsorship cards are currently in circulation around the parish and further afield and in the context of the hundreds of euros that will be spent on the trimmings of Christmas this year, we’d ask you to dig deep to help those less fortunate and contribute to the GOAL cause. Music, a Monster Raffle and Charity Auction will follow in the Copper Still with The Rodeo Man, Sean Mahon, conducting proceedings and I hear that among the many top class items that will be up for auction is a signed hurl from Kilkenny’s master hurling craftsman DJ Carey.
If you would like to make a donation, feel like walking or running the mile, or require any additional information, give Noel a call on 087 2646931 and he’ll set you straight.

Shield Final
The Division 1 Shield Final against Allen Gaels will be played on Sunday afternoon next in Annaduff at 1pm.

Club Draw
The club draw was held in Peter Reynolds’ on Saturday night week last. Winners on the night included Feargal Mc Gill, Angela Tighe, Ciaran Hanley, Paula Kenny, Orla Bohan and Jason Conroy. Our thanks to the Reynolds’ family for their usual hospitality and also to ticket sellers extraordinaire Kevin and MC Jackie.

Sympathy
Our Sympathies are extended to Michael Mc Guinness and family on the death of Michael’s mother Rose the week before last. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

Scór na nÓg
Congratulations to our Tráth na gCeist team of Niall O Connor, Damian Mc Gowan and Paul Dockery who have qualified for the County Finals of Scór na nÓg. Unfortunately our entries in Solo Singing, Ballad Group and Recitation did not make the final, but well done to all who participated and those who gave of their time to prepare our participants for this years competition

News 29 - 11 - 06

Masonite Senior League Shield
We played St Callins in our penultimate game in the shield competition and despite leading for large portions of the game, were defeated by 2 points – 1-10 to 1-8.
The team and scorers was: Feargal Mc Gill, Jason Conroy, Morgan Shanley, Seamus Mallon, Shane Conroy, John Mc Guinness (0-2), Daniel Canning, Michael Duignan (0-1), Colm Farrell, Niall Mc Gowan (0-1), Trevor Howard, Bobby Shanley, Mark Mc CLoskey (1-2), David O Connor (0-1) and Aidan Reilly. Subs: Brian Conroy (0-1) for Reilly; Robert Moran for B Shanley. Our final game in the competition is in Gortletteragh on Saturday next at 2.45pm. Defeat will consign us to Division 2 football next year.

Sympathy
Our deepest sympathies are extended to the Quinn and Faughnan families on the death of Michael Quinn, Aughadowroy, Ballinamuck, father of Mick Quinn and Ita Faughnan. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a Anam.

Care of the Aged
Next Sunday 3rd December, the Bornacoola Care of the Aged party takes place in the Community Centre with mass at 2.30pm . All are very welcome and anyone who has been there in previous years will know that it is an occasion not to be missed.

Club Draw
The Club Draw takes place on Saturday night in Peter Reynolds’ in Rooskey. The usual prizes and entertainment on the night.

Carrigallen
Best of luck to Carrigallen in the Connacht Intermediate football final on Sunday next. A win for Carrigallen would do an awful lot for the profile of Leitrim club football.

News 21 - 11 - 06

Division 1 Shield
We maintained our unbeaten run in the Division 1 Shield when a late Colm Farrell point secured a draw with Aughavas on Saturday last. After a close first half, Bornacoola opened up a three point gap midway through the second half to lead 0-7 to 0-4 but four unanswered points from the home side left them leading by the minimum with time almost up, before Colm Farrell levelled matters at 0-8 apiece to ensure a share of the spoils.
The team and scorers was: Feargal Mc Gill, Seamus Mallon, Morgan Shanley, Jason Conroy, Shane Conroy, John Mc Guinness, Daniel Canning, Michael Duignan, Gary Mc Closkey, Trevor Howard (0-1), Colm Farrell (0-2), Niall Mc Gowan (0-1), Mark Mc Closkey (0-4), David O Connor and Feargal Howard. Subs used: Bobby Shanley and Conor Mc Cauley.
We play Fenagh on Sunday in Dromod at 2pm.

REHAB People of the Year
Our congratulations to Martina Hackett and Ann Marie Mallon (Cox) on their selection as Rehab people of the year. Martina has been centrally involved in the Bornacoola Scor effort over the years while Ann Marie, wife of Bornacoola player Seamus, captained Leitrim to the All Ireland Ladies Junior final in October. Well deserved nominations for both Ladies.

News 14 - 11 - 06

Senior League:
We played Annaduff in the second series of the Shield on Saturday evening last in difficult weather conditions in Páirc Uí Choilligh. The home team raced into a 0-5 to 0-1 lead after 20 muinutes, before we found our feet and fought back strongly to level at 0-6 apiece by half time. A scramble goal, finished to the net by Niall Mc Gowan early in the 2nd half handed control to Bornacoola and while Annaduff came strongly in the final quarter, we held on for a three point victory.
The team and scorers was: Feargal Mc Gill, Seamus Mallon, Morgan Shanley, Jason Conroy, Daniel Canning, John Mc Guinness, Shane Conroy, Gary Mc Closkey , Michael Duignan (0-1), David O Connor (0-1), Colm Farrell (0-1), Niall Mc Gowan (1-2), Trevor Howard, Mark Mc Closkey (0-4) and Aiden Reilly (0-1). Subs used: Conor Mc Cauley; also involved were Feargal Howard, Richard Bohan and Bobby Shanley.
We play Aughavas on Saturday away from home with a 3pm throw-in.

Junior League:
The Junior team were also in action against Annaduff at the weekend. A few missed goal chances in the 1st half and a well taken goal for Annaduff left the home team two points clear after a keenly contested 1st half. However, the second half belonged to Annaduff and they ran out deserving winners on a scoreline of 2-12 to 0-9.
The team was: Kevin Mallon, John Reynolds, Seamus Mallon, Brian Mallon, Daniel Canning, Richard Bohan, Conor Mc Cauley, Colm Farrell, Morgan Shanley, Feargal Howard, Bobby Shanley, Niall Mc Gowan (0-7), Jackie Conboy, Robert Moran and Aiden Reilly (0-2). Subs used: Gerald Moffatt, John Shanley, Seoirse Reynolds and Ollie Vaughan

Race Night:
Our thanks to all those who supported the Race Night in the Brandywell last Saturday. A special word of thanks to all those who sponsored races, bought horses and jockeys, to our Bookies on the night and to the Micheál O Muircheartaigh of the Horse Racing world, Micheál Mc Gowan, for the commentary provided. Finally, well done to Seamus Mallon who organised and coordinated a very successful and enjoyable night.

GOAL Mile
The GOAL mile will take place again on New Year’s Day in the club grounds and once again former player and selector Noel Mahon is the driving force behind the event which will get underway at 2pm. If you are interested in taking part or wish to contribute something to the Auction afterwards, you can contact Noel at 087 2646931. All of the funds raised will go towards this most worthwhile of third world charities. Music in the Copper Still by Sean Mahon, along with the charity auction should make for a great evening’s entertainment.

Leitrim Guardian Person of the Year
Our congratulations to Kathleen Moffatt (Dromod) on her winning of the Leitrim Guardian Person of the Year Award. Kathleen has been involved with Scór in Bornacoola over many years and will be presented with her award on Friday night week next in Manorhamilton.

News 07 - 11 - 06

Senior League
The second phase of the Senior League got underway on Sunday last and we battled bravely to secure a draw with Allen Gaels in Dromod on a scoreline of 0-10 each.
The team was: Gerry Gearty, Damian Mc Guinness (0-1), Morgan Shanley, Jason Conroy, Daniel Canning, John Mc Guinness, Shane Conroy, Michael Duignan (0-2), Gary Mc Closkey (0-1), Niall Mc Gowan (0-2), David O Connor, Trevor Howard (0-1), Mark Mc Closkey (0-3), Colm Farrell, Bobby Shanley. Subs Used: Seamus Mallon, Conor Mc Cauley and Aiden Reilly.
We are due to play Annaduff this weekend – check fixtures section for details.

Junior League
The boys played Manorhamilton in the 2nd phase of the Division 3 league on Sunday afternoon last with the visitors emerging with a 1-11 to 1-4 victory.
The team was: Gerry Gearty, John Reynolds, Seamus Mallon, Brian Mallon, Conor McCauley, Richie Bohan, Danny Canning, Morgan Shanley, Colm Farrell, Brendan Duignan, Bobby Shanley, Fergal Howard (1-0) Niall McGowan (0-2), Aidan Reilly (0-1), Jackie Conboy. Subs used: John Shanely (0-1), Ollie Vaughan, Seoirse Reynolds and Gerald Moffatt

Best Wishes
Our best wishes to club players Christy Bohan and Damian Mc Guinness who sustained injuries at the weekend. We hope to see them both back in action in the very near future

Race Night
The Race night takes place this Saturday night in the Brandywell. It is generally an excellent occasion and you can be sure the usual quotient of craic will be in evidence. Horses and jockeys are available at €10 each. If there are any outstanding Race cards, we would ask you to return them to Seamus Mallon as soon as possible.

Sympathy
Our deepest Sympathies are extended to Joseph Hanley and family (Cloonturk) on the sad passing of Philomena last week. Ar Dheis De go raibh a Anam.

news 16 - 10 - 06

Senior League
We played Allen Gaels in our final fixture of Phase one of the Masonite senior league in the beautifully appointed Shane Mc Gettigan Park on Saturday evening last. First half goals from Brian Conroy and Mark Mc Closkey set us on our way to victory on a 2-12 to 0-11 scoreline.
The team was: Feargal Mc Gill, Damian Mc Guinness, Morgan Shanley, Jason Conroy, Daniel Canning, John Mc Guinness, Shane Conroy, Michael Duignan, Gary Mc Closkey, David O Connor, Colm Farrell, Trevor Howard, Mark Mc Closkey, Robert Moran, Brian Conroy. Subs Used: Seamus Mallon, Niall Mc Gowan

Ladies League
The Ladies put in an encouraging performance against Annaduff on Sunday morning but despite scoring three goals were beaten by five points.

Club Draw
Winners in the October club draw held in the Bridge on Saturday night last were: Eur100 – Michael Gallagher (Ballisodare), Eur 20 Brendan Briody, Aidan Tully, Tina Campbell, Noel Mc Dermott and Charlie Lattimore. Mary Geelan won a special prize of a bottle of whiskey sponsored by the Bridge. Our thanks to the Reynolds’ family and all who supported the draw on the night.

U-12 Blitz
The U-12 panel travelled to Clonguish on Saturday last for a very entertaining blitz competition. Our thanks to Philip Howard and Seoirse Reynolds for travelling with the team on the day as regular mentors Niall Mc Gowan and Noel Mc Closkey were involved with the Senior team on Saturday. The U-12 panel this year included Liam Jones, Mark Muldowney, Sean Muldowney, Ciaran Campbell, Barry Reid, Tara Hackett, Liam Mulligan, Kevin Shanley, Conor Hackett, Ronan Mulligan, Nadine Hackett, Karen Roche, Ian Mulligan, Karl Mallon, Conor Hackett, Gearoid Mulligan and Feargal Hackett.

Congratulations
Our congratulations to our neighbours in Eslin and Mohill on their great victories in the Junior and Senior Championships respectively recently.

Motions
If there are any members who have ideas on motions that might be submitted to County convention, we would ask that you contact club secretary Shane Reynolds in this regard within the next fortnight.

News 03 - 10 - 06

Senior League
We return to league action on Sunday with a local derby against Gortletteragh. The game is provisionally fixed for 12 noon in Gortletteragh

Ladies Final
Hard luck to the Leitrim Ladies team and our club representatives Lisa Mc Gowan and Naomi Faughnan in Croke Park on Sunday. No doubt the experience gained will stand to the team in the coming seasons and hopefully they can deliver a long overdue All Ireland to Leitrim.

News 19 - 09 - 06

Senior Championship
The Masonite Senior Championship semi-finals take place this weekend. St Mary’s and Allen Gaels meet in the first semi-final in Cloone on Saturday, while on Sunday Bornacoola are in action against neighbours Mohill for a place in the county final. Our best wishes to the team for what will be a very difficult challenge.

Leitrim Ladies
A special fundraiser for the Leitrim ladies football team will be held in the Copper Still on Friday 29th September with music by Tom Moran. There will be an auction of a signed ball, jersey etc on the night and more details will follow next week.

Under 16’s
The Under 16 team enjoyed a good win over Kiltubrid last week but lost to Drumkeerin. The team have only one game remaining against Glencar/Manorhamilton which is due to be played this Friday evening.
The panel of players for the two games this week included: John Hackett, Damian Moran, Kevin Canning, Anthony Mulligan, Roy Keenan, Damian Mc Gowan, Paul Hackett, Alan Croghan, David Mulligan, Mervyn Howard, Harry Comiskey, Sean Mc Keon, Tony Shanley, Darren Mc Gushin and Daniel Farrell.

Club Draw
August winners in the club draw held on Saturday night were: EUR100 Shane Reynolds, EUR20 each Breege Duffy, Teresa Duignan, Seamus Duignan, Aidan Hackett and Michael Mc Gowan.

News 11 - 09 - 06

Senior Championship
Aughawillan were our opposition in the quarter finals of the championship on Saturday last and in a very close game David O Connor’s first half goal proved to be the decisive score as we held on for a four point victory despite a great second half from the Willies. In the second game in Cloone, Mohill proved too strong for Sean O Heslins, setting up a semi-final meeting with Bornacoola in what will be an eagerly awaited derby clash.
The team and scorers on Saturday was: Feargal Mc Gill, Damian Mc Guinness, Morgan Shanley, Jason Conroy, Daniel Canning, John Mc Guinness, Shane Conroy, Gary Mc Closkey, Michael Duignan (0-2), Mark Mc Closkey (0-4), Colm Farrell (0-3), Jonathan Duffy (0-1), Brian Conroy (0-1), David O Connor (1-0) and Trevor Howard (0-1). Subs used: Seamus Mallon and Niall Mc Gowan. Our best wishes for a speedy recovery to Jonathan Duffy who suffered a bad injury during the game.

U-16 Championship
The U-16 team were beaten by Carrigallen on Monday evening week last and their game with Kiltubrid on Friday was cancelled. Next Monday the boys have a home game with Glencar Manorhamilton

Monthly Club Draw
The Club draw is due to take place this Saturday night in The Bridge. Entertainment and prizes on the night and your support would be greatly appreciated as always

Leitrim Ladies
Well done to the Leitrim Ladies and our own Naomi Faughnan and Lisa Mc Gowan on their great victory last weekend.

News 05 - 09 - 06

Senior Championship
The Senior team are playing Aughawillan at the weekend in the quarter finals of the Masonite Senior championship in Cloone. Aughawillan were good value for their recent victory over Annaduff in the championship and will pose a very significant test as Bornacoola attempt to make the semi-finals for the second year running. Support for the team last year was one of the key factors in our Championship run and vocal and colourful Bornacoola support at the weekend could again be vital. Best of luck to all concerned.

Harvest Day Festival
Well done to all involved in the organisation of the Harvest Day Festival in Rooskey on Sunday last. As always it was a tremendous success.

U-12’s
The U-12’s played Leitrim Gaels in the county semi-final last week. Despite being well beaten, the boys had a terrific year under the direction of Noel Mc Closkey and Niall Mc Gowan and also Seamus Mallon. The panel involved this year included Liam Jones, Ciaran Campbell, Barry Reid, Tara Hackett, Liam Mulligan, Kevin Shanley, Conor Hackett, Ronan Mulligan, Nadine Hackett, Karen Roche, Ian Mulligan, Karl Mallon and Feargal Hackett.

News 29 - 08 - 06

Junior Championship
The Junior team played Annaduff in the quarter final of the championship on Saturday evening last and despite leading for a lot of the game, three goals at vital times for Annaduff ensured their progression to the county semi-final. However, it has been a good year at this level for the Bornacoola boys and there is still all to play for in the league.
The team on Saturday was: Gerry Gearty, Gerald Moffatt, Conor Mc Cauley, John Reynolds, Brendan Duignan, Brian Mallon, Christy Bohan, Richard Bohan, Bobby Shanley, Ollie Vaughan, Niall Mc Gowan, Feargal Howard, Aiden Reilly, John Shanley and Jonathan Duffy. Subs used: Peter Mallon and Brian Reilly

Congratulations
We’d like to extend our congratulations to Junior stalwart Edward Moffat and new wife Geraldine (Wynne) who were married at the weekend. Best wishes from all at the club for long life and happiness together.

Sympathy
Our sympathies are extended to the Derwin family (Clooncolory) on the death of Molly last week. A great character in the area, she moved to Sligo in recent years, but was never forgotten by her many friends and neighbours in Bornacoola. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

Minor League Winners
The Minor team, winners of the League title, were recently presented with a set of Polo Shirts to mark their achievements earlier in the year. The shirts were sponsored by Ronnie Duignan (Clo0nturk) and Feargal Mc Gill (Dromod). Our thanks to them for their contribution.

News 22 - 08 - 06

Junior Championship
The Junior team qualified for the quarter final of the Championship last week and have been handed a mouth watering tie with neighbours Annaduff. This game has provisionally been fixed for Saturday evening, but check the fixtures section of this edition for confirmation.

Tommy Murphy Tickets
Those who have ordered tickets from the club for the game in Croke Park should note that they will be available for collection on this evening (Wednesday) between 8.30pm and 9pm.

U-12 Championship
The U-12 team were beaten by Aughavas on Friday night last. They were also in action on Monday night against Eslin and recorded a good victory. This win qualifies the boys for the semi-finals, having finished second in their group.

Ladies Football
The Ladies play St Joseph’s in the Senior B Championship in Dromod on Friday night.

News 15 - 08 - 06

Junior Championship
The Junior team secured their place in the quarter finals of the championship with a well merited victory over Aughawillan in Cloone on Saturday night. The crucial score was a goal towards the end of the first half scored by Richard Bohan as Bornacoola ran out winners by 1-10 to 1-2.
The team was: Gerry Gearty, Gerald Moffatt, Conor Mc Cauley, John Reynolds, Brendan Duignan, Brian Mallon, Jackie Conboy, Bobby Shanley (0-1), Richard Bohan (1-0), Christy Bohan (0-2), Niall Mc Gowan (0-5), Ollie Vaughan, Seoirse Reynolds, John Shanley (0-1) and Aiden Reilly (0-1). Subs: Jonathan Duffy, Peter Mallon, Ray Hanley, Kevin Mallon, Paul Derwin.

Tommy Murphy Cup Final
Leitrim will return to Croke Park for the first time since 1995 when they meet Louth in the final of the Tommy Murphy Cup on Sunday week. The game will be a curtain raiser to the Dublin v Mayo or Laois All Ireland semi-final. Tickets will be available through the club next week.

News 08 - 08 - 06

Senior Championship
Two late scores denied us our second victory in the Championship on Saturday evening, but a draw was a fair result in Cloone. John Mc Guinness scored a fine goal to leave Bornacoola ahead at the interval but a second half penalty for St Caillin’s brought them back into the game and ensured the scores were tied at 1-11 each at the final whistle.
We have now qualified for the quarter finals and await the outcome of the Aughawillan/Manorhamilton group to see who our opponents will be.
The team on Saturday was: Feargal Mc Gill, Damian Mc Guinness, Morgan Shanley, Jason Conroy, Daniel Canning, John Mc Guinness (1-0), Shane Conroy, Michael Duignan (0-1), Gary Mc Closkey, Mark Mc Closkey (0-4), Colm Farrell (0-1), Trevor Howard (0-1), Brian Conroy (0-3), David O Connor (0-1) and Seamus Mallon. Sub used Bobby Shanley.

Junior A Championship
An excellent performance from the Junior team on Sunday came up just short against Melvin Gaels and we had to settle for a draw in a game we probably should have won. Two goals for the North Leitrim men proved our undoing, but it was nonetheless a most encouraging performance and a final scoreline of 0-13 to 2-7.
The team on duty was: Gerry Gearty, Gerald Moffatt, Conor Mc Cauley, John Reynolds, Brendan Duignan, Brian Mallon, Jackie Conboy (0-1), Bobby Shanley (0-1), Richard Bohan (0-1), Feargal Howard (0-1), Niall Mc Gowan (0-8), Ollie Vaughan, Seoirse Reynolds (0-1), John Shanley and Aiden Reilly. Subs: Brian Reilly, Christy Bohan, Ray Hanley, John Bohan, Paul Derwin and Kevin Mallon.

U-12 Boys
The U-12 team played their first championship game against Cloone last week. Two points down at half time in a very entertaining game, Bornacoola put in a great second half display to run out winners on a scoreline of 4-7 to 2-5.
The panel on duty was Liam Jones, Ciaran Campbell, Barry Reid, Tara Hackett, Liam Mulligan, Kevin Shanley, Conor Hackett, Ronan Mulligan, Nadine Hackett, Karen Roche, Ian Mulligan, Karl Mallon and Feargal Hackett. Check fixtures section for details of this weeks game.

Girls U-12
The U-12 girls team played their last two games of the competition against Dromahaire on Wednesday and Aughawillan (Saturday). Despite being ahead in both games at half time, we faded in the second half of each game and failed to gain a victory.

Ladies Championship
The ladies team completed their championship schedule with a defeat to Annaduff on Sunday. Well done to all the girls who put in a big effort over the last couple of weeks.

Sympathy
We’d like to extend the sympathies of the Club to the Bohan and Gannon families (Cloontumpher) on the tragic death of Fintan Mc Carthy in China last week. Fintan’s mother is Elizabeth Bohan. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a Anam.

Club Draw
Winners in this month’s club draw held in the Weir Lodge last Saturday night were: EUR100 - Catherine Gilmartin, EUR20 - Mary Reynolds, Mary Mallon, Helen Devine, Martina O Toole and Catherine O Reilly.

News 31 - 07 - 06

Club Draw
The Monthly club draw takes place this Saturday night in the Weir Lodge. Your support is greatly appreciated

Senior Championship
The Senior team play their second game in the Masonite Leitrim Senior Football championship when they take on Fenagh in Cloone on Saturday evening at 6pm. Fenagh have proven a difficult assignment for Bornacoola over the years and have been something of a bogey team, as Bornacoola have failed to beat them in Championship since going senior in 1998. Bets of luck to all concerned.

Junior A
The Junior A team kick off their Championship campaign against versus Melvin Gaels at 5pm in Ballinaglera on Sunday. The team have been playing well in Division 3 of the league and will be hoping to produce the goods against a fancied Kinlough side.

Ladies
The Ladies play their final game in the Senior Championship against Annaduff on Sunday at 11.30 in Dromod.

Boys Under 12
The Championship starts for the U-12 team on Friday evening away to Cloone

Girls Under 12
The Ladies U-12 team have been showing goof form lately and were most unlucky to suffer a four point defeat to Kiltubrid last week.

Leitrim Ladies
Well done to the Leitrim Ladies team who captured the Connacht Junior title, after losing four finals in a row, with a one point victory over Sligo on Sunday. Bornacoola were represented by Lisa McGowan, Naiomi Faughnan and selector Patrica Bohan

Minor Championship
The Minor team exited the Championship on Friday last when they were well beaten by an Aughawillan/Drumreilly amalgamation. Missing several key players, it was still a very successful year at this grade as the Bors captured the league title earlier in the year.

News 25 - 07 - 06

Senior Championship
The senior team opened their campaign against Allen Gaels on Saturday evening last in Carrick. A close game throughout, the Drumshanbo side goaled just before half time to move into a one point lead. They doubled their advantage early in the second half, but Bornacoola held their nerve and helped by to two excellent points from Brian Conroy and a long range effort from David O’Connor we held on for a narrow victory.
The team and scorer was: Feargal Mc Gill, Damian Mc Guinness, Morgan Shanley, Jason Conroy, Shane Conroy, John Mc Guinness, Daniel Canning, Gary Mc Closkey, Michael Duignan (0-1), Mark Mc Closkey (0-7), Colm Farrell, Trevor Howard, Brian Conroy (0-2), David O Connor (0-1), Seamus Mallon. Sub Used: Robert Moran.
Our next group game is against St Caillins with the Bank Holiday weekend (August 5th/6th) the likely date.

Junior Matters
Our thanks to Leitrim Gaels who provided a very useful workout for our Junior team on Sunday morning last in Dromod.

U-14 Championship
The U-14 team played their last game in the Championship on Friday against Aughnasheelin. The lads enjoyed a promising campaign and many of the players improved considerably throughout the year. Much to look forward to from this bunch of players in the years ahead then.
This year’s panel included John Hackett, Daniel Farrell, Tony Shanley, Roy Keenan, Harry Cumiskey, Kevin Canning, Kevin Shanley, Anthony Mulligan, Conor Hackett, Mark Muldowney, Ciaran Campbell, Barry Reid and Liam Mulligan.

News 04 - 07 - 06

Club Draw
The following were the winners in the June Club Draw;
EUR100 - Ballisodare GAA Club; EUR20 - Fergal O Loughlin c/o Fionnuala Howard EUR20 - Ann Canning EUR20 - Evelyn Hanley EUR20 - Joy Barlow EUR20 - Mary Reynolds. Our thanks to all who supported us on the night.

Intermediate League
The intermediate team played Glencar/Manorhamilton in the league on Saturday last. A good first half performance has us well in contention before we faded in the second period and eventually lost on a 1-13 to 1-7 scoreline. We are currently in fourth place in this Division.
The team at the weekend was: Gerry Gearty, John Reynolds, Conor Mc Cauley, Brian Mallon, Richard Bohan, Daniel Canning, Jackie Conboy, Colm Farrell, Morgan Shanley, Feargal Howard, Seamus Mallon, Niall Mc Gowan, Aiden Reilly, Robert Moran and Bobby Shanley. Subs were John Shanley, Seoirse Reynolds, Ollie Vaughan, Christy Bohan.

Junior League
The junior league Division 5 team are due to play St Mary’s on Sunday in Dromod.

Ladies Championship
The Ladies play senior championship against Cloone on Sunday - throw-in is at 12pm. Best of luck to the girls.

Thousand Point Challenge
Well done to all our underage members for their great work in completing the Thousand Point Challenge. Any outstanding sponsorship cards should be returned as soon as possible to Seamus Mallon

U-12 Girls
The U-12 girls team gave an excellent performance during the week against Leitrim Gaels, in which they scored 3-13 but still managed to end up on the losing side. Those in action included Shannon Boyle, Karen Roche, Maria Cumiskey, Tara Hackett, Leesa Geelan, Nadine Hackett, Clara Reid, Coleen Bohan and Tanya Donnelly. They now face Cloone in Cloone on Thursday evening at 7pm.

Sympathy
The sympathies of the club are extended to the O Connor family in Dromod on the death of Mary’s father Brendan O Callaghan at the weekend. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a Anam.

Minor Championship
The Minor team begin their championship next week – training for all on Thursday evening in the park at 7pm.

News 04 - 07 - 06

Senior Challenge
The Senior team had a useful work out against Strokestown on Sunday last. Our thanks to the local club for providing the challenge.

Division 5 League
The recent good run of form for the Division 5 team was brought to a halt in Killasnett on Saturday last when St Osnatt’s overcame a game Bornacoola team by 2-10 to 1-8.

Thousand Point Challenge
The Thousand Point challenge takes place this Saturday in the Park when our youngsters will attempt to kick a thousand points to help raise funds for our underage teams. Sponsorship cards are currently in circulation and we’d ask that you support our young players in their endeavours.

Club Draw
The monthly club draw will take place in the Weir Lodge Rooskey this Saturday night. Your support would be greatly appreciated

News 20 - 06 - 06

Intermediate League
The Intermediate team played Allen Gaels in Drumshanbo on Sunday last and an entertaining game ended in victory for the home side despite three Bornacoola goals netted by Robert Moran, John Shanley and Morgan Shanley.
The Bornacoola team was: Gerry Gearty, John Reynolds, Seamus Mallon, Gerald Moffatt, Jackie Conboy, Richie Bohan, Niall Mc Gowan, Bobby Shanley (0-2), Morgan Shanley (1-3), Feargal Howard (0-1), Brian Mallon, John Shanley (1-0), Robert Moran (1-1), Colm Farrell (0-1) and Aiden Reilly. Sub used was Brendan Duignan

Junior League
The Division 5 team play St Osnatt’s in Kilasnett this Saturday evening.

Leitrim v Mayo
Tickets for the Connacht Championship game between Leitrim and Mayo are currently on Sale from the Copper Still shop and Bar. However, ticket returns will be made to the County board by Friday night so make sure you purchase before then. Adult tickets are €20 for the Stand, €15 for terrace and it is €5 for juveniles. Student’s and OAP’s who buy a full price ticket will receive a €5 refund on production of valid I.D. on the day.
Best of luck to Gary Mc Closkey, Philip Howard and Declan Bohan who are involved with the senior set-up and to Conor Mc Cauley, David and Niall O’Connor who will line out for the minors. Declan Shanley is also a member of the minor panel, but a recent leg injury will prevent him from lining up. Our best wishes to Declan for a speedy recovery.

Thousand Point Challenge
Members of the Club’s underage team’s will be embarking on a 1,000 point challenge in the park on Saturday morning next, when they will attempt to kick a thousand points to help raise funds for our underage teams. Sponsorship cards are currently in circulation and we’d ask that you support our young players in their endeavours.

U-12 League
The U-12 team enjoyed another great victory last week when they defeated Eslin in a high scoring encounter.

Charity Climb
Senior team player Philip Howard will be scaling the heights of Mount Kilimanjaro in August to raise funds for a Cork based charity called Childaid, a humanitarian organisation who work with street kids in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya.
There will be a fundraising night for Philip in the Copper Still this Saturday night with music provided by Tom Moran and we hope you can come along to help with this worthy cause.

News 12 - 06 - 06

Club Draw
Winners in the club draw held in the Copper Still on the June Bank Holiday weekend were EUR100 - Martina Manning c/o Fionnuala Howard EUR20 - Claire Barry, Dympna Moffatt, Mary Shanley (Annaduff), Sean Mc Gowan and Kieran Mc Bride (Donegal).

Junior League
The Junior team continued their good form on Bank Holiday Monday with their third win in succession in the league over Drumreilly on a scoreline of 2-6 to 0-10.

U-14 Féile
The U-14 team were involved in the Connacht Féile on Saturday and following the very successful parade in Carrick-on-Shannon, Páirc Barr na Cúille played host to Aughnasheelin, Cloone and Sligo team Buninadden.
The Bors enjoyed victories over their two Leitrim rivals, but Buninadden proved the team of the day with a four point victory over Bornacoola in a great game.
Our thanks to all who helped out in making this a memorable day for the players involved and we look forward to the All Ireland competition coming to the county in 2007.

U-12 Team
The U-12’s recorded their second victory of the campaign on Friday night last. Well done to all involved.

Sympathy
We’d like to extend the sympathies of all at the club to the Larkin family on the death at the weekend of Margaret, wife of the late Francie. Margaret’s son Tommy is manager of the Intermediate team and their game at the weekend was cancelled as a mark of respect. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

U-14 League
The U-14 team have had a tremendous run in the league this year which was finally brought to a halt when Ballinaglera came from behind to deny us a famous victory in the play off game last week. This young team have worked extremely hard all year and the improvement that has been evident is remarkable.
Well done to the entire panel over the last couple of weeks which 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.

Retirement
All at the club would like to wish the very best in retirement to Mary Gannon and husband Jim who provided an excellent service to the parish from their premises in Clonmorris for a long number of years. A great house for a chat and a wonderful gathering place at the crossroads, the closure of the Post Office is a sad event for everyone in Bornacoola and sees the end of yet another landmark institution.
It seems nowadays that the worth of any institution is only measured coldly in terms of the profit and loss sheet Any attempt to evaluate Bornacoola Post Office and the immeasurable contributions of the Bohan and Gannon families to the life of the area in such a way would be to completely overlook the huge role of such institutions in a social context within rural Ireland. It was a gathering point, a place where neighbours met and shared their news, a focus for a small rural community, a place where a sympathetic ear would be available and a problem could be shared and thus halved. The Post Office will be sadly missed.
On Friday night, the various Associations within the parish come together to celebrate the contribution of the Gannons. The function will be held in the Community Centre at 9pm and we’d ask you to support it if at all possible.

Intermediate League
The Intermediate team return to action on Sunday against Allen Gaels in Drumshanbo.

Ladies Football
The Ladies team were defeated by Annaduff in the 9-a-side league on Sunday morning.

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.

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,

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.

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.

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.