Monday, January 08, 2007

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.

Tuesday, January 02, 2007

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.

Monday, December 11, 2006

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

Wednesday, November 29, 2006

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.

Tuesday, November 21, 2006

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.

Tuesday, November 14, 2006

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.

Tuesday, November 07, 2006

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.

Monday, October 16, 2006

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.

Tuesday, October 03, 2006

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.

Tuesday, September 19, 2006

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.

Monday, September 18, 2006

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.

Tuesday, August 29, 2006

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.

Tuesday, August 22, 2006

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.

Tuesday, August 15, 2006

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.

Tuesday, August 08, 2006

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.

Monday, July 31, 2006

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.

Tuesday, July 25, 2006

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.

Tuesday, July 04, 2006

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