Tuesday, March 09, 2010

News 09 - 03 - 10

Kevin Reynolds R.I.P
The parish and surrounding areas were stunned at the weekend by the news of the tragic death of one of the areas most popular figures, Kevin Reynolds (Cloncolory). A son of Shay and Mary, Kevin played for the club for many years, mainly at underage level, but he also enjoyed a few great years at adult level and always maintained an interest in matters on the field over the years. Of course, being a Reynolds he also took part in Scór and was quite an accomplished dancer. As a youth, he sang in the local choir and I even remember him being a useful hurler when the club set up an underage hurling team in the late 80’s. Mind you, winning or losing was never too important for Kevin as long as there was a bit of fun to be had and wherever there was any bit of devilment going on, the likelihood was that Kevin would be there in the middle of it.
He was one of the most good natured people that you could ever hope to meet, and always seemed to have a little grin on his face that threatened to break into incontrollable laughter at any time. More often than not, it did! Kevin lived life to the full and built up an army of friends through Leitrim, Roscommon and beyond in his all too short time among us. He met and fell in love with Catherine Wynne from Mohill and from the first day that they were together it was obvious to us all that it was meant to be. They married a couple of years ago and had recently moved into a beautiful new home, opposite the house where Kevin was born, on the Mohill Road just outside of Dromod.
Kevin was widely respected and loved and over the last few days, literally everyone who knew him had their own little story to tell that typified his happy-go-lucky attitude and general love of life. All of our thoughts are with his wife Catherine, his mother and father Shay and Mary, his brothers Cathal and John, his extended family and his many, many friends in Bornacoola, Tarmonbarry and further afield. We are all honoured to have known Kevin and to have shared in his short life and his family must be extremely proud of everything he did, everything he was and everything he meant to so many people. Solas na bhfláitheas duit mo sean chara; ní bheidh do leithéid arís ann cinnte.

Division 3 Team
The Division 3 team opened their campaign with a hard working victory over Gortletteragh on Saturday last in Cornageeha.
The team and scorers in a 0-15 to 2-7 victory were: Daragh Gavigan, Seamus Mallon, Richie Bohan (0-1), Brendan Duignan, Mervyn Howard, Shane Conroy (0-1), Niall Mc Gowan, Damian Moran (0-2) Feargal Howard (0-4), Jonathan Duffy, Paul Hackett (0-1), Declan Shanley (0-1), Ollie Vaughan, Trevor Howard (0-4) and Aiden Reilly (0-1). Subs used: Brian Reilly, David Mulligan, Bobby Shanley.

Division 5 League
Our 3rd team ensured that all of our adult squads have begun the year on a positive note by recording a 1-5 to 0-7 victory over Sean O Heslins in Ballinamore on Sunday morning last. The team on duty was: Dara Gavigan, John Shanley, Brian Reilly, Brendan Duignan, Tony Shanley, Bernard Faughnan, David Mulligan, Richie Bohan, Alan Croghan, Aiden Reilly, John Bohan, Ollie Vaughan, Jackie Conboy, Gerry Gearty, Alan Bohan. Subs: Anthony Mulligan, Roy Keenan, Conor Mc Weeney and Daniel Farrrell.
A particular word of congratulations to Tony Shanley, Roy Keenan and Anthony Mulligan who made their adult debuts in this game. Conor Mc Weeney and Daniel Farrell were unused subs but no doubt the lads will also make their adult debuts in the coming weeks. Well done to all.

Scór Sinsear
Bornacoola qualified for the County finals of Scór Sinsear in Tráth na gCeist and Recitation following the county semifinals in Ballinaglera and Drumreilly at the weekend. Aidan Dockery, Liam Rabbite and Louise Staunton will represent the club in the County Finals in Question time next Saturday in Carrick on Shannon with Louise also on stage in recitation. Bornacoola’s entry for the year was completed by Feargal Mc Keon who performed in Solo Singing. Well done to you all.

Minor League
Glenfarne proved too strong for the Bors on Saturday morning in the second game of the Minor league as they registered a 4-13 to 2-3 victory. Our final game in the league will be against Aughavas away from home.

County News
Philip Howard and David O Connor were both on the scoresheet for Leitrim against Clare in the national league on Sunday last. Good luck to Conor Mc Cauley and Niall O Connor as they line out for Leitrim against Mayo in the Connacht U21 Championship in Cloone on Wednesday evening and finally congratulations to the Leitrim Vocational School team who captured the All Ireland B title when defeating Limerick on Saturday and in particular to club chairman Declan Conboy who was very much involved with the team.

Seachtain na Gaeilge
A big Comhgairdeas to Evelyn Reynolds, Liam Rabbitte, Aidan and Marie Therese Dockery who captured the Connacht title for the Seachtain na Gaeilge quiz for Bornacoola during the week. They now move on to the All Ireland final, which is held in Croke Park on St Patricks Day, alongside the All Ireland Club Finals. Well done to you all is go neirí go geal libh sa craobh chomórtais!

Sympathy
We extend our sympathy to the Shanley Family (Dromard) on the death of Jack in Westmeath during the week. Jack’s son, Peter, is chairman of the Downs GAA Club and was always on hand to ensure all went smoothly whenever Bornacoola trained in the Downs in recent years. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a Anam.

Fixtures
Only one game for the club at the weekend as on Saturday we entertain Drumkeerin in Division 2 in Dromod at 4.45pm.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

News 25 - 02 - 10

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

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

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

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

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

Monday, February 15, 2010

News 15 - 02 - 10

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

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

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

Thursday, February 04, 2010

News 02 - 02 - 10

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

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

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

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

News - 27 - 10 - 09

U21 Championship
The Bornacoola U21 team put in a battling performance in difficult conditions against Drumkeerin in the quarter final of the 13-a-side championship in Drumreilly on Saturday last and were rewarded for their efforts with a nail biting one point victory and a place in the semi-finals. The key score of the game was a goal just before the interval when midfielder Damian Moran followed up on his own shot to find the net and give the Bors a two point lead at half time. Despite a succession of injuries and the difficult weather conditions, the lads held on throughout the second half to record a memorable 1-5 to 0-7 victory.
The team on duty was: Damian Mc Gowan, Conor Mc Cauley, Mervyn Howard, Darren Mc Gushin, Paul Hackett, David Mulligan, Feargal Howard (0-3), Damian Moran (1-0), Harry Comiskey, Oliver Vaughan, Alan Croghan (0-1), Sean Mc Keon (0-1) and Declan Shanley.

Shield Play-Off
A hugely understrength Bornacoola gave a fine account of themselves against Dromahaire in the Shield play-off game on Sunday last in Leitrim Village. An early goal for the North Leitrim team left the Bors chasing the game throughout but there were some fine scores recorded in a 1-13 to 0-12 defeat. Team on duty was: Feargal Mc Gill, John Mc Govern, Seamus Mallon, Mervyn Howard, Niall Mc Gowan, Damian Mc Guinness, David Mulligan, Conor Mc Cauley, Feargal Howard, Declan Shanley, Oliver Vaughan, Sean Mc Keon, Brian Conroy, Damian Moran and Trevor Howard. Sub: Gerry Gearty.

Table Quiz
The Club are holding a table quiz in the Copper Still on Friday night, November 13th. The cost of entry is €40 per team of four and all are welcome to take part.

Monday, October 19, 2009

News 19 - 10 - 09

Masonite Senior League
Bornacoola suffered defeat in their final league game of the season to St Marys in Dromod on Sunday last. The result means the Bors will now play in Division 2 next year for the first time since 1997. Despite a bright opening in which Declan Shanley found the back of the net for Bornacoola, the Bors again let a five point half time lead dissipate and St Marys finished the stronger to record a 2-9 to 1-10 victory. The team on duty was: Feargal Mc Gill, Damian Mc Guinness, Morgan Shanley, Jason Conroy, John Mc Guinness, Conor Mc Cauley, Niall O Connor, Michael Duignan, Colm Farrell (0-2), Jonathan Duffy, David O Connor, Declan Shanley (1-2), Mark Mc Closkey (0-4), Brian Conroy (0-2) and Philip Howard.

Club Draw
The Club Draw takes place this Sunday night in the Copper Still. Music by Ronnie Duignan.

Fixtures
The U-21 team begin their championship campaign this Saturday when they play Drumkeerin in Kiltubrid at 4pm. On Sunday, the Shield play-off series continues when the Senior team play Dromahaire in Drumshanbo at 2pm.

Club Jackets
Please note that if you ordered one of the new club jackets, they will be available for collection at the dressing rooms between 12noon and 12.30 next Saturday morning only.

Monday, October 12, 2009

News 12 - 10 - 09

Junior C Championship
The third team exited the championship on Sunday last as a physically more imposing Leitrim Gaels proved a bridge too far in the semi-final of the competition, played in Annaduff. The Gaels played with the aid of a decent breeze in the first half and despite a well taken goal midway through, the Bors were very much in contention at half time, just five points in arrears. However, Bornacoola never got going up front in the second half and Leitrim Gaels were worthy 2-11 to 0-7 winners at the full time whistle.
The team on duty was: Dara Gavigan, Tony Bohan, John “Barnes” Shanley, Sean Ryan, Dermot Shanley, Christy Bohan, Kevin Canning, Peter Mallon, Richard Bohan, Biran Mallon, Gerry Gearty, Kevin Mallon, Seoirse Reynolds, Declan Conboy and Alan Bohan. Subs introduced were Jackie Conboy, Damian Mc Gowan and Harry Comiskey.

Bornacoola GAA Club Draw
Our thanks to all who supported the monthly club draw that took place last Saturday night in the Copper Still. Music on the night was by Brian Williams and winners were as follows. €100; Jimmy McCormack, €20each; Margaret McGowan, Shane Reynolds, Jackie Conboy, David Conroy, Aideen Harte with a meal voucher sponsored by The Copper Still being won by Enda Delaney.

Shield Play-Off
The Senior team played a heavily understrength Sean O Heslins in the Shield play-off in Cloone on Sunday morning last. Two first half goals from Colm Farrell and Philip Howard left Bornacoola eleven points ahead at the interval and laid the foundations for what was ultimately a comfortable victory on a 2-13 to 1-7 scoreline.
The team on duty was Feargal Mc Gill, Seamus Mallon, Morgan Shanley (0-1), Damian Mc Guinness, John Mc Guinness (0-1), Conor Mc Cauley (0-2), Niall Mc Gowan, Colm Farrell (1-1), Niall O Connor, Declan Shanley (0-2), Sean Mc Keon (0-1), Jonathan Duffy, Trevor Howard, Michael Duignan and Philip Howard (1-4). Subs used Feargal Howard, Jason Conroy, Brian Conroy, Mervyn Howard and Bobby Shanley. The next game in this competition is now effectively a semi-final clash between ourselves and Dromahaire on Sunday week with the winners proceeding to the Shield Final against Carrigallen on October 31st.

Senior League
Our final game in the Masonite Division 1 league comes this Sunday when St Marys are the visitors to Dromod. Defeat will see Bornacoola lose their Division 1 status for the first time since 1998 so it is a very big game for the club.

U-21 B Championship
Drumkeerin will be our quarter final opponents in the U-21 B Championship with this clash provisionally scheduled to take place on Saturday week, October 24th (time and venue to be confirmed).

Monday, October 05, 2009

News 04 - 10 - 09

Club Draw
The monthly club draw takes place this Saturday night in the Copper Still. Usual prizes on offer and live music on the night. Your support as always is very much appreciated.

Junior C Semi-Final
Our Junior C team have a tremendous opportunity to reach a County final when they play Leitrim Gaels in Annaduff this Sunday at 2pm in the semi-final of the Junior C Championship. In their opening game in the competition, they had a most exciting one point victory over Eslin and will now be looking to build on this and qualify for a County final for the first time at this level. Best of luck to all involved.

Shield
We are involved in a play-off in the senior Shield Competition against Sean O Heslins this Sunday morning in Cloone at 12pm.

Best Wishes
Our best wishes to senior panellist Robert Moran who left us for Australia last week. We hope to see him return to the Black and Amber in 12 months time reinvigorated and ready for action.

Ladies Football
The Ladies team have one game left in the league against Ballinaglera and it is due to take place this weekend. Hopefully the girls can finish the year on a high

Monday, September 21, 2009

News 21 - 09 - 09

U-10 Football
Our under 10s played their final game of the year on Friday evening last in Dromod against Aughnasheelin. Once again we had some great performances form our young stars. Our thanks to Aughnasheelin for making the trip and for a very sporting game. Thanks also to Leonie Duffy for refereeing the game. The children have enjoyed a great summer and it was heartening to see such great numbers at the Saturday morning training sessions. A big thank you to all the parents for bringing our young players to matches and training.
Our under 10 panel for the year included, Christopher Healy, Jordan Cramp, Hannah and Jake Sheils, Marc Mc Keon, Keiron and Hannah Mc Glynn, Holly Costello, Michelle Hackett, Christy Sullivan, Luke and Elle Jones, Brendan and Cora Feeron, Orran Mc Guinness, Cian and Shane Mallon, Tanya Boyle, Raithne Duffy, Sean and Enda Mc Goldrick, Shona and Riona Cosgrove, Mahon and Nia Meldrum.

Tracksuits
The club tracksuit bottoms will be ordered on Friday next the 25/09/09. All orders and money must be received before this date. Contact Ann-Marie on 0872578714.

U-16 Ladies
Our under 16 girls are in action on Thursday evening away to Aughawillan.

Shield
The Senior team are scheduled to meet Dromahaire on Sunday morning left at 11.30am in our penultimate group game in the Shield. Bornacoola currently top the group having won the two games played so far.

Sympathy
The Sympathies of the Club are extended to the Mc Closkey family on the tragic death of Anthony Mc Closkey (Dungiven, Co Derry) last week. Anthony was an uncle of Noel’s. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam.


Co Final Parade
Our U-12’s will be taking part in the special 125th anniversary parade at the County Finals in Páirc Séan on Sunday next. Team mentors will be in touch with our U-12 panel during the week with arrangements for the day.

All Ireland Ladies Final
If you are interested in attending Sunday’s Ladies Finals in Croke Park, tickets are available to purchase from Orla or Patricia Bohan

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

News 15 -09 - 09

Masonite Senior Championship
Unfortunately County champions Glencar/Manorhamilton proved too strong for Bornacoola in the replay of the County semi-final on Saturday evening last. Despite a strong opening half hour, the Bors found themselves a point down at half time as the North Leitrim men scored a goal with the last action of the half. A Sean Mc Keon goal offered hope midway through the second half but despite a valiant effort, it was Manorhamilton who finished the stronger and held on for a 1-10 to 1-7 victory. Bornacoola team and scorers: Feargal Mc Gill, Damian Mc Guinness, Morgan Shanley, Jason Conroy, John Mc Guinness, Conor Mc Cauley (0-2), Niall O Connor, Michael Duignan (0-1), Colm Farrell, Sean Mc Keon (1-0), David O Connor (0-1), Mark Mc Closkey (0-3), Brian Conroy, Damian Moran, Philip Howard. Subs used Jonathan Duffy, Feargal Howard, and Trevor Howard

Ladies Junior Final
The Ladies team took on Dromahaire in the County Junior final on Sunday afternoon in Leitrim village. It was their second appearance in a final this year but unfortunately the North Leitrim girls proved too strong and ultimately recorded a comfortable victory. However, it has been a season of progress for the girls under their new management of Vinny Canning and Sean Mc Cauley and they will feel they can have a real cut at Championship glory in 2010.
The team on Sunday was: Michelle Reilly, Sara Duffy, Niamh Reynolds, Cora Mc Cauley, Lisa Geelan, Rachel Duignan, Meave Duffy, Jillian Duignan, Charlotte Faughnan, Leonie Duffy, Joanne Mc Gushin, Alison Mc Keon, Fiona Reilly, Kelly Howard, Nadine Hackett. Subs: Orla Bohan, Michelle O Beirne, Emma Moffatt, Shannon Boyle, Jessica Mc Keon, Lisa Mc Gowan, Orla Mc Weeney, Susan Shanley, Coleen Bohan, Laura Jones, Maria Comiskey, Crona Shanley, Zoe Cosgrove, Tara Hackett, Ciara Hackett.

Thousand Point Challenge
Please note that all Thousand Point Challenge sponsorship money must be returned this Saturday at training in the park. Any adults who would like to purchase a jacket may place their order in the Copper Still anytime up until next Saturday – jackets for adults cost Eur40 each.

Junior C Championship
The Junior C team got their championship campaign underway with an excellent 0-13 to 1-9 victory over Eslin in Annaduff on Sunday last. In a game played in beautiful sunshine, an Eslin goal in the second half of a tight game really tested the Bornacoola resolve but a late point from Gerry Gearty was enough to secure a great victory.
The team and scorers were: Dara Gavigan, Sean Ryan, John Shanley, Tony Bohan, John Mc Govern (0-2), Christy Bohan, Ray Hanley, Peter Mallon, Richard Bohan, Kevin Mallon (0-1), Gerry Gearty (0-5), Kevin Canning, Alan Bohan (0-2), Declan Conboy, Seoirse Reynolds (0-3). Subs : Jackie Conboy, Brian Mallon, Harry Comiskey. The lads are due to play Kiltubrid this weekend. Check fixtures page for details.

Tracksuit Bottoms
Tracksuit bottoms with the club crest are now available to purchase. The cost of these are 22 euro for under 12 and 27 euro for over 12 to adults. Fittings will take place on next Saturday the 19th at the park from 11am to 12 noon. Money to be paid when ordering. Any Queries contact Ann-Marie at 0872578714 or 0719638754

Sympathy
We’d like to extend the sympathies of the club to the Canning family (Rinnagowna) on the recent passing of Ambie. Also to the O Gorman family in Carrick on Shannon on the tragic passing of Martin. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamnacha.

U-12 Championship
The U-12 team were beaten by Allen Gaels in the Championship on Monday week last.


U-16 Championship
The lads rounded off their 2009 campaign with a defeat to a stronger Annaduff team in the championship with the highlight of the derby game from a Bornacoola perspective being a fine goal from Daniel Farrell. Well done to the lads on an industrious year in 2009 and in particular we would like to thank John Muldowney and Henry Faughnan for their excellent work with the boys throughout the year. The panel included: Shane Sullivan, Barry Reid, Conor Mc Weeney, Daniel Farrrell, Kieran Campbell, Roy Keenan, Mark Muldowney, Anthony Mulligan, Tony Shanley, Conor Hackett, Kevin Shanley, Ian Mulligan, Liam Mulligan.

Monday, September 07, 2009

News 07 - 09 - 09

Masonite Senior Championship
Bornacoola and Glencar/Manorhamilton played out a thrilling draw in the semi-final of the Masonite Senior Championship in Páirc Seán on Sunday last. Bornacoola were the better team in the first half and five unanswered points before half time left the County Champions trailing by 0-8 to 0-3 at half time.
However, Manor were reinvigorated after half time and a well taken goal midway through the second half set the game up for a tense finale. While both sides had chances to win the game, neither were able to make the decisive breakthrough and the teams had to settle for a 1-6 to 0-9 draw. The replay takes place this Saturday in Carrick at 5.30pm.
Team and Scorers: Feargal Mc Gill, Damian Mc Guinness, Morgan Shanley, Jason Conroy, John Mc Guinness, Conor Mc Cauley, Niall O Connor, Michael Duignan (0-1), Colm Farrell, Sean Mc Keon (0-1), David O Connor, Mark Mc Closkey (0-2), Brian Conroy (0-1), Damian Moran (0-1) and Philip Howard (0-3). Subs used: Jonathan Duffy and Declan Shanley.

Ladies News
The Ladies are in the Junior A Final this Sunday morning at 12noon in Leitrim village. It has been a very productive year for our girls – they qualified for the 9-a-side final against Manorhamilton and while they lost that game, the experience gained will add to their chances when they take on Dromahaire on Sunday. Best of luck to Vinny, Sean and all of the girls on Sunday.

Underage News
The annual 1000 point challenge takes place this Saturday morning in the park. A reminder to all to ensure you bring sponsorship cards on the day. A DVD of the U-14 final is also currently available – contact Seamus Mallon if you are interested in procuring a copy. Meanwhile, the U-12’s play their latest game in the Championship on Monday next, September 14th when they take on Drumkeerin away from home in a game that will throw-in at 6pm.

Junior C Championship
The Junior C team finally get their Championship underway this Sunday when they meet Eslin in Annaduff at 3pm. The lads have put in quite a bit of work over the past couple of months and will be keen to get their campaign off to a winning start.

Harvest Festival
Our thanks to everyone from the club who helped out at the Harvest Festival in Rooskey on Sunday last. We’d also like to congratulate the Bornacoola Community Development Association on once again pulling out all the stops in organising an event of the very highest quality. Despite the inclement weather conditions, it was again an outstanding occasion and something for everyone in the parish to be most proud of.

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

News 25 - 08 - 09

Masonite Senior Championship

Bornacoola 1-10 Mohill 0-11

Bornacoola qualified for their fifth consecutive Masonite Senior Championship semi-final with a two point victory over neighbours Mohill in Ballinamore on Sunday evening last.

The Bors started brightly and established a 0-4 to 0-1 lead early on. However, Mohill were very strong in the second quarter and had deservingly levelled the game at 0-5 apiece by half time. They also started the second half in control and it took a goal from Colm Farrell to keep Bornacoola in contention.

However, as the second half wore on, the Bors began to find their feet and some well taken scores earned a hard fought victory on a scoreline of 1-10 to 0-11. Team and scorers: Feargal Mc Gill, Damian Mc Guinness, Conor Mc Cauley, Jason Conroy, John Mc Guinness, Morgan Shanley, Niall O Connor, Michael Duignan (0-2), Colm Farrell (1-1), Damian Moran (0-1), David O Connor (0-1), Trevor Howard, Philip Howard (0-2), Mark Mc Closkey (0-2), Brian Conroy. Subs used: Sean Mc Keon, Jonathan Duffy.

A word of congratulations to Cumman Seán Uí hEislin on their exceptional new facilities. The pitch was in fantastic condition despite the monsoons which fell at the weekend and the new stand and dressing room facilities are of an exceptional quality and something all of Ballinamore and Leitrim should be proud of. Next up for the Bors is a re-play of last years County Final as Glencar/Manorhamilton provide the semi-final opposition

Club Draw
The August club draw takes place in the Copper Still on Saturday night next. As always, music and house prizes on the night.

Lough Rynn Harvest Festival
The Harvest Festival takes place this year on the 6th of September in Rooskey. For the next two Saturdays volunteers are sought to lend a hand in getting the venue ready. Contact Sean Mc Guinness or Micheál Mc Gowan if you are free to lend a hand either this Saturday or the following week. The work will get underway at the old factory from 12 noon on both days.

Ladies Junior Championship
The Ladies face Gortletteragh in the Junior Championship semi-final this Saturday. Best of luck to all involved.

Underage News
The U-16’s have a home game with Leitrim Gaels this Friday at 7pm. Meanwhile the U-12’s continue their campaign when they face Gortletteragh in Dromod on Monday at 7pm. Annaduff proved too strong for the young Bors in their first game,
The panel on duty included Fergal Hackett, Dylan Hackett, Ronan Mulligan, Brian Duffy, Sean Muldowney, Karl Mallon, Liam Jones, Robert Beirne, Kevin Mulligan, Gearoid Mulligan, Patryk Kozac, Luke Jones, Brendan Fearon, Cian Mallon, Christy Sullivan, Adam Pearle and Jordan Cramp. We’d like to extend our best wishes for a speedy recovery to upcoming star Sean Muldowney and want to extend a special welcome to Bornacoola to our newest player Adam Pearle who joins us from Dublin.
Meanwhile, our under tens have had two games in recent weeks with Kiltubrid and Aughavas providing the opposition. Once again we had some great performances from our young stars. Our thanks to both clubs for making the trip to Dromod and for two highly entertaining games.
Our under ten panel includes Luke & Elle Jones, Shona & Riona Cosgrove, Cian & Shane Mallon, Christopher Healy, Jordan Cramp, Marc Mc Keon,Kieron & Hannah Mc Glynn,Holly Costello,Michelle Hackett, Cora & Brendan Feeron,Christy Sullivan,Orran Mc Guinness, Raithne Duffy, Tanya Boyle, Sean & Enda Mc Goldrick, Mahon & Nia Meldrum and Jake Sheils.
We hope to have an under 10 challenge for girls only with Annaduff on Saturday morning at 11am.

U-16 Girls
Our under 16 girls get their championship off the ground on Thursday evening at 7pm in Ballinamore. We are in a group with Ballinamore, Fenagh and Aughawillan. Best of luck girls!

Junior Championship
The Juniors face neighbours Gortletteragh at the weekend in the quarter final of the Junior A Championship. No confirmation of the fixture at the time of writing but check the Leitrim GAA Website for all the details

Monday, August 17, 2009

News 17 - 08 - 09

Championship Quarter Final
Bornacoola travel to Ballinamore’s new facilities on Sunday evening where they take on Mohill in the Masonite Senior Championship quarter final. The game has a 6.30pm throw-in and will be preceded by the Intermediate championship quarter final between Gortletteragh and St Marys at 5pm. Best of luck to Noel and the boys.

Ladies Championship
The ladies were in Championship action last Saturday when they played neighbours Annaduff in the Intermediate B semi-final. In a close game, Annaduff made the better use of their scoring chances and ran out winners with five points to spare.

Minor Championship
The minor team were beaten by St Callins last week. No game this week.

U-16 Championship
The U-16 championship gets underway this Friday (August 21st) and the Bors begin their campaign with a home game in Dromod at 7pm against Aughavas. This year we are taking part in the 11-a-side competition and are in a group that also includes Annaduff and Leitrim Gaels. On Friday week, Leitrim Gaels will be the visitors to Dromod.

U-12 Championship
The U-12’s began their campaign on Monday night when they faced Annaduff. Full report next week. On Monday night next – August 24th – they have their second game in the competition when they are at home to Leitrim Gaels at 7pm.

Junior C Championship
Our third team have been drawn in a group with Kiltubrid and Eslin. No dates just yet but it is hoped that the Championship will get underway on the last weekend in August.

Junior A Championship Quarter Final
Our 2nd team are through to the Junior A Championship quarter final. Having topped their group, they now meet Gortletteragh the weekend after next.

Monday, August 10, 2009

News 10 - 08 - 09

Masonite Senior Championship
Bornacoola suffered a one point defeat to Aughnasheelin in the deciding game in our Senior championship group in Cloone on Saturday last. In a game that never really got going until the second half, Aughnasheelin showed much greater hunger and were well deserving of their victory on a 1-8 to 0-10 scoreline. However, the Bors do progress to the quarter finals by virtue of our earlier victory over Carrigallen and Mohill will provide the opposition in a game that will be played on the weekend of August 23rd.
Team and scorers: Feargal Mc Gill, Damian Mc Guinness, Conor Mc Cauley, Jason Conroy, John Mc Guinness, Morgan Shanley, Niall Mc Gowan, David O Connor (0-3), Colm Farrell, Feargal Howard, Niall O Connor, Damian Moran, Philip Howard, Mark Mc Closkey (0-5) and Brian Conroy. Subs used: Jonathan Duffy (0-1), Trevor Howard, Sean Mc Keon (0-1) and Declan Shanley.

Junior Championship
The Junior team ensured their progression to the quarter final of the Junior A Championship with an impressive victory over St Mary’s on Sunday evening last in Ballinamore. Goals from John Bohan and Robert Moran proved to be the key scores of a game that finished 2-6 to 0-8 in favour of the Bors.
Team and scorers: Bobby Shanley, John Reynolds, Brian Reilly, Mervyn Howard, Sean McKeon, Shane Conroy, David Mulligan, Paul Hackett (0-1), Robert Moran (1-2), Ollie Vaughan (0-1), Declan Shanley, Jonathan Duffy, Alan Croghan, Trevor Howard(0-1), John Bohan (1-1) subs used: Aidan Reilly and John Shanley.

Ladies Intermediate B Championship
A big game for the Ladies next Saturday evening as they face Annaduff in the semi-final of the intermediate championship. The game takes place in Dromod and will have a 7pm throw-in

U-12 Championship
The U-12’s get their championship action for the season underway when they play Annaduff on Monday night next at 7pm

U-14’s
In congratulating the U-14’s and their team management last week, I omitted the name of Noel Mc Closkey. Noel of course has been involved with the U-14’s for the last number of years and has played a hugely important role in all of their successes. My apologies for the oversight Noel. We also want to say a word of thanks to all of the parents of the players for making themselves available to drive to games throughout the year saving the club a considerable amount on transport costs. Míle buíochas daoibh go léir ar son CLG Barr na Cúille.

Thousand Point Challenge
A staple of the underage club’s annual activity for the past number of years has been the Thousand Point Challenge. This year it is due to take place at the end of August. Sponsorship cards are already in circulation and all funds raised will go towards our underage teams so please give as generously as you can afford to.

U-16 Championship
The U-16 Championship gets underway on Friday week, August 21st and our first game will be against Aughavas.

Minor Championship
The Minors are in action this Wednesday evening (August 12th) as they play St Caillins in Dromod at 7pm. The following Wednesday (19th) Glenfarne are the visitors to Dromod.

Wednesday, August 05, 2009

News 03 - 08 - 09

U-14 Title
Pride of place this week to our wonderful U-14 team who captured the 9-a-side title on Friday evening last when they overcame a gallant Glenfarne team in an entertaining and sporting final in Leitrim village. It has been an excellent year for the boys at this level and they worked tremendously hard throughout the championship to maintain their unbeaten record. They have also been very sporting throughout and this is every bit as important as winning titles.
Congratulations to team manager Seamus Mallon and to the entire panel of Shane Sullivan, Brian Duffy, Liam Mulligan, Robert O'Beirne, Ciaran Campbell, Sean Muldowney, Ronan Mulligan, Kevin Shanley, Dillon Hackett, Fergal Hackett, Gearoid Mulligan, Kevin Mulligan, Liam Jones and Karl Mallon.

Senior Championship
Carrigallen made the Bors fight all the way in a tight game at Cloone on Saturday evening last. Bornacoola made the early running and led by 0-6 to 0-3 midway through the first half. However Carrigallen rattled off 1-3 without reply to take a three point lead into the break. An excellent opening ten minutes to the second half saw the Bors register six unanswered scores and despite some late Carrigallen pressure, we held on for a 0-14 to 1-9 victory.
Team and Scorers: Feargal Mc Gill, Damian Mc Guinness, Seamus Mallon, Jason Conroy, John Mc Guinness, Morgan Shanley (0-1), Conor Mc Cauley, Michael Duignan (0-2), Colm Farrell, David O Connor (0-1), Niall O Connor (0-1), Feargal Howard, Brian Conroy (0-1), Mark Mc Closkey (0-4) and Philip Howard (0-4). Sub: Niall Mc Gowan. Our second game in the group takes place this weekend when we face Aughnasheelin in Cloone on Saturday evening at 7.15pm.

Ladies Final
The ladies played Glencar/Manorhamilton in the 9-a-side final in Leitrim village on Saturday last. Unfortunately for our girls, they never really got into their stride as Glencar/Manor dominated throughout and recorded a comfortable victory. Nonetheless, the girls have made a lot of progress this year and there is still plenty of football to come as they look forward to the championship.

Junior Championship
The Junior A team got their championship underway on Bank Holiday Monday when they played Melvin Gaels in Leitrim village. A great start from Bornacoola left us six points up at half time having played with a strong breeze. Melvin Gaels rallied strongly in the second half however and the game finished in a 0-10 to 0-10 draw. They now take on St Mary’s next Sunday at 6pm in Ballinamore.

Minor Championship
Our next game in the Minor Championship will be on Wednesday, August 12th in Dromod where St Caillins will be the opposition.

Friday, July 31, 2009

News 31 - 07 - 09

Masonite Senior Football Championship
The Championship gets underway for the Bors this Saturday evening when we play Carrigallen in Cloone at 7.30pm. Carrigallen enjoyed a comprehensive victory at the weekend over Aughnasheeln, who are the third team in the group, and will prove a very difficult proposition for the Bors. As always, your support is appreciated and the game is preceded by the meeting of Kiltubrid and Sean O Heslins at 6pm.

U-14’s in Final
The U-14 team produced a terrific display in a nail biting encounter with Aughnasheelin on Friday evening last. Despite a late goal by the Aughnasheelin boys, the Bors held their nerve in the closing minutes to secure a single point victory. The win ensures a place for the Bors in the u-14 9-a-side final which will take place this Friday evening and will be against Glenfarne. At the time of writing, venue and throw-in time have yet to be confirmed.
However, the players on duty for Bornacoola in the final will include Shane Sullivan, Brian Duffy, Liam Mulligan, Robert O'Berne, Ciaran Cambell, Sean Muldowney, Ronan Mulligan, Kevin Shanley, Dillon Hackett, Fergal Hackett, Gearoid Mulligan, Kevin Mulligan, Liam Jones and Karl Mallon. Best of luck to all involved.

Minor Championship
The Minor team suffered a heavy defeat to Gortletteragh on Wednesday night last. This Wednesday (July 29th) they face Kiltubrid in Drumcong in a game that will have a 7pm throw-in.

Correction
In last week’s notes, I omitted the names of James Mc Keon and Brendan Duignan from the management team for the Division 4 campaign. My apologies to the lads; no doubt they’ll let me hear about it over the next few weeks!

Ladies 9-a-side Final
It’s a big weekend for our Ladies team also as they travel to Leitrim village on Saturday afternoon to play in the Ladies 9-a-side final. The girls have been training diligently for the past number of weeks and their appearance in the final is worthy reward for their hard work under the guidance of Vinny Canning and Sean Mc Cauley. The throw-in on Saturday is 5pm leaving Bornacoola supporters ample time to take in both this game and the men’s championship opener in Cloone at 7.30pm. Our thanks to Derek Hunt for sponsoring tops for the panel.

Junior Championship
The Junior A team begin their championship campaign this Bank Holiday Monday as they take on Melvin Gaels in Leitrim village at 2pm. The game is part of a double header and will be followed by the meeting of Drumkeerin and Gortletteragh at 3.30pm.

Leitrim Bórd na nÓg
Tickets for the Leitrim Bord na nÓg fundraising draw for 2009 are currently available from club members and among the prizes on offer are tickets to the All Ireland finals. Tickets only €5 each.

Congratulations
Well done to Bornacoola U-12 star Ronan Mulligan who was selected to play in the half time mini games at the Connacht final recently.

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

News 22 - 07 - 09

Masonite Senior League
We travelled to Manorhamilton on Sunday last for our penultimate game in Division 1 of the Masonite Senior League. A poor first half performance from Bornacoola left the home side 1-8 to 0-3 ahead at the break. A second half goal from Colm Farrell gave the Bors a glimmer of hope as the margin was closed to four points at one stage, but Glencar/Manor closed out the game for a comfortable 1-13 to 1-6 victory. Team was: Feargal Mc Gill, Damian Mc Guinness, Seamus Mallon, Jason Conroy, John Mc Guinness, Conor Mc Cauley, Niall Mc Gowan, Michael Duignan (0-2), Colm Farrell (1-0), Trevor Howard, David O Connor, Feargal Howard, Brian Conroy, Mark Mc Closkey (0-4) and Declan Shanley. Subs used: Jonathan Duffy, Mervyn Howard, Morgan Shanley. With only one game remaining in the league against St Marys, Bornacoola have it all to do to avoid relegation to Division 2 for the first time since 1997.

U-14 Championship
The U-14’s had no game this week but will face Aughnasheelin on Friday night next in Aughnasheelin at 7pm when they will be hoping to build on the three straight victories already earned in their group.

Division 4
The 3rd team travelled to Manorhamilton needing at least a draw to have a chance of staying in the division. Playing with a lot of pride, they battled hard throughout and managed to earn a 0-11 to 0-11 draw. It remains to be seen whether this will be enough to avoid relegation, but at least the lads have given themselves a fighting chance and indeed played some very good football in their first year in Division 4. Well done to all involved and a special word of thanks to the management team of Michael Mallon and Seoirse Reynolds for their efforts throughout the year.

Minor Championship
The Minors are in action in Cornageeha this Wednesday (July 22nd) when they play Gortletteragh at 7pm.

Club Draw
The Club Draw takes place this Saturday night in the Copper Still with music by the one and only Tom Moran. As always a great night’s entertainment guaranteed.

U-12 Blitz
The U-12 blitz continues on Monday night next, July 27th when Annaduff travel to Dromod to take on the young Bors. The action gets underway at 7pm; if you haven’t been to one of the blitz evenings yet, it is well worth your while to go along and see the excellent work that is being carried out with underage players in Leitrim. There is some great football to enjoy and a real sporting atmosphere prevails. .

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

News - 14 - 07 - 09

Senior League
A well taken first half goal from Brian Conroy was the key score in earning the senior team a draw in an entertaining Masonite League Division 1 clash in Dromod on Sunday last. Bornacoola had some late chances to claim both points on offer but on balance a draw on a scoreline of 1-8 to 0-11 was a fair result.
Team on duty Bobby Shanley, Jason Conroy, Seamus Mallon, Damian Mc Guinness, John Mc Guinness, Conor Mc Cauley, Niall Mc Gowan, Michael Duignan (0-2), David O Connor, Mervyn Howard, Trevor Howard (0-1), Jonathan Duffy (0-1), Brian Conroy (1-0), Mark Mc Closkey (0-4) and Declan Shanley. Subs used: Robert Moran and Paul Hackett. This weekend we face a difficult trip to the Bee Park on Sunday for a 1pm throw in against County Champions Glencar/Manorhamilton.

Division 4
Aughawillan’s 2nd team proved too strong for the Bor third string in Dromod on Sunday as their sharper forward line delivered a 2-15 to 2-6 victory.
Team on duty was: Damian Mc Gowan, John Shanley, Christy Bohan, Brendan Duignan, John Mc Govern, Brian Reilly, Mervyn Howard, Bobby Shanley, Paul Hackett, Alan Croghan, John Bohan, Ollie Vaughan, David Mulligan, Kevin Mallon and Aidan Reilly. This Sunday, Glencar/Manorhamilton are the opposition in the Bee Park at 2.30pm. In what is our last game of the season, a win is vital if the boys are to have any chance of avoiding relegation.

U-12 News
Well done to the U-12’s who were in action against Mohill last week. This weekend they travel to Drumkeerin on Saturday for a 12noon throw in with the bus leaving the park at 11am. On Monday July 20th, Aughnasheelin visit the park at 7pm for the latest round of the blitz.

Ladies News
The Ladies team enjoyed a good victory over Gortletteragh in Cornageeha on Sunday morning last in the Intermediate B Championship. In a game that was notable for the number of goals scored, it was the Bor girls who racked up seven majors to ensure an important win and progress to the semi-final of the competition.
The panel on duty was: Michelle Reilly, Sarah Duffy, Cora Mc Cauley, Méabh Duffy, Rachel Duignan, Lisa Geelan, Jillian Duignan, Charlotte Faughnan, Michelle O Beirne, Leonie Duffy, Allison Mc Keon, Kelly Howard and Fiona Reilly. Subs used: Emma Moffatt, Niamh Reynolds, Naomi Faughnan, Shannon Boyle and Tara Hackett.

U-14’s
The U-14’s maintained their unbeaten record when they proved too strong for St Osnatt’s in Dromod on Friday evening last. Only one round of fixtures left and Aughavas are the outstanding fixture for the young Bors.
The panel includes: Shane Sullivan, Brian Duffy, Liam Mulligan, Robert O'Berne, Ciaran Cambell, Sean Muldowney, Ronan Mulligan, Kevin Shanley, Dillon Hackett, Fergal Hackett, Gearoid Mulligan, Kevin Mulligan, Liam Jones and Karl Mallon. The team have a bye this week.

Minor Championship
The Minors are scheduled to play St Osnatts in the Minor Championship in Dromod on Wednesday evening at 7pm.

Ladies Underage News
Our under 12 girls Played both Aughlin Gales and Annaduff over the last week and were unlucky to lose narrowly on both occasions. With two games left in this group it is still all to play for and our girls are improving with every game.
The panel on duty recently included: Tanya Donnelly, Clara Reid, Claire Rogers, Sarah Mc Weeney, Dawn Hackett, Lauren Shanley, Roisin Donnelly, Niamh Donnelly, Shauna Diffley, Michelle Hackett, Seona Cosgrove, Hannah Mc Glynn, Cora Feeron, Tanya Boyle. Well done to Leitrim under 14s who won the all Ireland Shield B final replay in Ballymahon at the weekend, defeating Offaly on a scoreline of 3-10 to 2-2 and in particular to our own Nadine Hackett who was a member of the panel.

Best Wishes
Our best wishes to Ladies stalwart Niamh Reynolds (Esker) and fiancée Enda Delaney who are getting married this weekend. Niamh, daughter of George and Evelyn, is a primary school teacher and has been a terrific worker for the club for many years. She can currently be seen starring on the Bornacoola ladies team at the weekends. Meanwhile fiancée Enda is a devoted Laois football fan and while he also enjoys watching a bit of rugby, one suspects he gets little conversation out of brothers-in-law to be Shane and Seoirse on that particular subject!! Our best wishes to you both for long life and happiness together.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

News 23 - 6 - 09

Senior Shield
The Senior team finally got their Shield campaign underway on Friday night last when they travelled to Ballinamore to play Sean O Heslins. A confident performance delivered two points for the Bors as they recorded a 2-14 to 0-10 victory. This Friday night Eslin are the visitors to Dromod in the Shield and the game will throw in at 8.15pm.

Division 3
The Junior A team hosted Allen Gaels on Saturday evening last. Short a number of regulars, a ten minute spell in the first half when the Drumshanbo men recorded 1-3 without reply, proved to be the Bors undoing. Despite a number of good goal chances in both halves, Bornacoola were unable to find the net. Final Score Allen Gaels 1-9 Bornacoola 0-10

Girls School Team
Hard luck to our national schools girls team who lost the seven a side schools final on Thursday last. Despite a big effort from our girls Cloone were much the stronger side and ran out deserving winners on the day. However it was a great achievement for the Bornacoola girls to reach the final and there will no doubt be better days ahead.
The Panel involved included: Dawn Hackett, Tanya Donnelly, Clara Reid, Orla Mc Weeney, Jolene Francis, Shannon Boyle, Sarah Mc Weeney, Colleen Bohan, Claire Rogers, Celine Bolger, Lauren Shanley, Shauna Diffley, Roisin Donnelly and Niamh Donnelly.

U-12 Girls
Our Under 12 Girls got their 9 a side championship started on Saturday last against Dromahaire. In what was a very close and entertaining game the girls put in a great performance to win by two points. A number of new faces also made their first appearance and we’d like to thank Dromahaire for a most sporting game and also Mary Shanley for refereeing at short notice. The girls are next in action on Thursday evening away to Aughlin Gaels.

U-10 Boys
Our under 10 squad traveled to Gortletteragh on Wednesday evening last to play a challenge match. Once again we had some great performances all over the field with a number of players making their debuts in the black and amber. Our thanks to the Gortletteragh club for a great game.
The team was Shane Mallon, Cian Mallon, Holly Costello, Christy Sullivan, Tanya Boyle, Ciaran Mc Glynn, Hannah Mc Glynn, Jordan Cramp, Oran Mc Guinness, Christopher Healy, Cora Feeron, Brendan Feeron, Michelle Hackett, Arran Hackett, Sean Mc Goldrick, Enda Mc Goldrick and Jake Sheils.

Division 4
The long journey to Dromahaire on Sunday morning proved a fruitless one for our Junior B team as they suffered a heavy defeat to a very sharp home team. With only three games remaining, the Bors will require at least another two points to ensure survival in this Division. This Sunday, Kiltubrid visit Dromod for a 2pm throw-in.

Congratulations
Love was very much in the air in Bornacoola this week as Club Secretary Shane Reynolds and Ladies stalwart Orla Bohan announced their engagement. Shane of course had a very successful playing career with the Bors over a long number of years and captured both junior championship and league medals in the Black and Amber. After many years of the club playing in the Junior and Intermediate championships in Leitrim, I know it was a particular highlight for Shane to see the club promoted to Senior level and he was one of the stars of the Bornacoola team in 1999 that reached the County semi-final, when he lined out at wing back. Although he has never officially retired (the third team championship is only around the corner!) these days Shane’s main concentration is as Secretary of the Club. He took over this role in 2005 (from his soon to be brother-in-law Declan) and has been a most efficient and popular custodian of the post in the intervening period. Over the years Shane has been involved in absolutely every aspect of club life, even taking to the stage in Scór on occasion, and is the quintessential club man.

Like Shane, Orla played for many years for Bornacoola and I know her highlight in the Black and Amber jersey came late in the Ladies Junior final in 2004, when she came off the bench towards the end of Bornacoola’s victory over St Mary’s to earn a Junior championship medal with the club. Also like Shane, no one is quite sure if she has actually retired or not from the playing fields and one suspects she’d be available to tog out again if ever called upon by the Ladies. A keen Scor devotee, Orla is also an accomplished administrator and served on the club Executive for many years. Perhaps that’s where the romance really blossomed!! In any case, your many, many friends in the club have asked me to pass on their best wishes and congratulations to you both and we hope you have many years of happiness together.

Club Draw
The monthly club draw takes place this Saturday night in the Copper Still. Music on the night and your support as always would be greatly appreciated.

U-12 Blitz
Bornacoola host Allen Gaels in the second round of the U-12 Blitz competition on Monday evening next in the Park at 7pm.

Minor Championship
The Minor Championship kicks off on Wednesday, July 1st and Bornacoola begin with a home game against Leitrim Gaels.

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

News - 16 - 06 - 09

Schools Final
Pride of place this week must go to the Scoil Mhuire NS Boys team who retained their Division 3 Shield Title after a pulsating final with St. Hugh’s NS, Dowra, played at St Mary’s Park Ck-on-Shannon on Saturday last on a final scoreline of 6-07 to 3-15. A last minute Ronan Mulligan goal secured the title in a game that had everything. Leading 2-06 to 1-04 at the break, the boys fell five points behind following a rip-roaring start to the second half by their opponents. Displaying tremendous spirit, they kept to their task and were rewarded for their efforts by securing the title in injury time amid great excitement.
Team: Liam Jones, Gearoid Mulligan, Brian Duffy, Fergal Hackett, Ronan Mulligan (2-2) Sean Muldowney, Joshua Francis, Robert O Beirne (1-2), Karl Mallon (0-1). Subs: Dylan Hackett (3-0), Luke Jones, Patryk Kozac, Brendan Fearon, Kevin Mulligan, Jack Keville, Dylan Rogan.

Fundraising Draw
The Park Development Fundraising Draw took place in the Shannon Key West Hotel on Saturday night last. The draw was a tremendous success and we’d like to thank all those who supported the club in this initiative. The support from the people of Bornacoola and the neighbouring parishes in particular was deeply appreciated. A special word of thanks to our Sponsors including Sean and Deirdre Farrell of Flair (who sponsored €1500 worth of furniture), the Shannon Key West Hotel and the Copper Still. We’d also like to acknowledge the hard work of Tommy Larkin and the entire finance committee and indeed to all those who sold tickets and put in such a tremendous effort on behalf of the club.

Winners were as follows: €3,000 – Gerry O Rourke (Longford), 2nd Prize – Danny Prunty (€1500 worth of furniture sponsored by Flair) 3rd Prize Danny Maguire (All Ireland Football Tickets), 4th Prize: Bobby Shanley and Gerry Gearty (Hurling Final Tickets), 5th Prize: Sarah Mc Weeney (Meal for 4 in Shannon Key West Hotel), 6th Prize: Patrick Dooner (Meal for 4 in Copper Still) and €100 each to the following: Deirdre Hanley (Rooskey), Brian Mc Laughlin (Kilglass), JJ O Rourke (Mohill) and Jimmy Darcy (Drom/Inch GAA Club, Co Tipperary)

Senior League
The Senior team turned in a hard working performance to earn a valuable two points as they secured victory over Allen Gaels in Dromod on Sunday. Despite the visitors gaoling intheir first attack of the game through Sean Mc Gourty, two goals for the Bors, both from the boot of Damian Moran, left Bornacoola 2-5 to 1-4 ahead at the interval. The game was nip and tuck throughout the second half, but Bornacoola’s ability to respond each time the Gaels registered scores was vital in ensuring a 2-12 to 1-10 victory.
Team and scorers: Feargal Mc Gill, Seamus Mallon, Conor Mc Cauley, Jason Conroy, Mervyn Howard, Morgan Shanley, Niall O Connor, Michael Duignan (0-1), David O Connor (0-2), Declan Shanley, Sean Mc Keon (0-2), Philip Howard, Brian Conroy (0-2), Damian Moran (2-1), Mark Mc Closkey (0-2). Subs used: Niall Mc Gowan, Ollie Vaughan (0-1), Fergal Howard and Damian Mc Guinness.

Ladies in Final
The Ladies team were in action against Ballinaglera at the weekend and secured a great victory on a scoreline of 8-11 to 2-8 to progress to the 9-a-side final. Well done to coaches Sean Mc Cauley and Vincent Canning and to all the girls who have been working very hard over the last few months.
The team at the weekend was MMichelle Reilly, Sarah Duffy, Rachel Duignan, Niamh Reynolds, Jillian Duignan 0-1, Charlotte Faughnan 1-2, Fiona Reilly 2-3, Leonie Duffy 0-2 Kelly Howard 2-2, Subs used: Cora Mc Cauley, Shannon Boyle, Allison Mc Keon, Jessica Mc Keon, Michelle O Beirne 1-1, Lisa Geelan 2-0, Coleen Bohan, Susan Shanley

Division 4
The Junior B team were most unfortunate not to take a victory from their meeting with Allen Gaels last Sunday but in the end up had to be happy to settle for a draw on a scoreline of 2-5 to 1-8.
The Bornacoola team was Kevin Mallon, Sean Ryan, Brian Reilly, Brendan Duignan, John Shanley, Bobby Shanley, John Mc Govern, John Bohan, Damian Moran, Ollie Vaughan, Aidan Reilly, Mervyn Howard, Alan Croghan, Damian Mc Gowan and David Mulligan. With three games remaining, the lads are hovering just above the relegation zone, so a few more points in the coming weeks will be vital.

This Week’s Fixtures
A busy weekend for our adult teams kicks off on Friday evening when the Senior team are in Shield action against Sean O Heslins in Ballinamore at 8.15pm. On Saturday, the Division 3 team play Allen Gaels in Dromod at 6.30pm while on Sunday, the Division 4 team make the journey to Dromahaire for a 2pm throw in.

U-12 Blitz
The U-12 blitzes will be taking place every Monday for the next six weeks. The youngsters of Annaduff and Bornacoola will get the action underway next Monday night in Annaduff at 7pm and in the coming weeks we will also be meeting with Aughnasheelin, Allen Gaels, Mohill and Drumkeerin. The Blitz model is intended to ensure full participation with all players guaranteed to get a game. Players are limited to 2 plays of the ball (i.e 1 solo 1 hop or 2 solos) and then they must release the ball. All games are played across the pitch with 2 games at the same time where there are enough players to play. Games can be 7, 8, 9, 10 etc a side and all scores are of equal value. Well worth going along on Monday night to see this initiative in action.

U-14 Championship
The U-14 Championship gets underway for Bornacoola on June 26th with a home game against Glenfarne. Games will take place every Friday evening until July 24th, with Bornacoola due to have a bye on the week of July 17th. The other teams in the group are St Osnatt;s, Aughavas and Aughnasheelin.

U-16 Championship
At U-16 level we find ourselves in a group with Aughavas, Annaduff and Leitrim Gaels. The competition will get underway on August 14th.

Minor Championship
The Minor Championship gets underway for the Bors on July 1st with a home game against Leitrim Gaels. Games will be on Wednesday evenings (July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th and August 12th and 19th) and opposition will include Kiltubrid, St Caillins, Glenfarne, Leitrim Gaels, Gortletteragh, St Osnatt’s and Aughavas.

Leitrim Ladies
Congratulations to Nadine Hackett who is on the Leitrim Ladies Under 14 panel that qualified for the All Ireland Under 14 B Shield Final with a 6-15 to 0-6 win over Fermanagh on Sunday last. The final will be played in two weeks time against Offaly