Division 3
An under strength Division 3 team kept up their push for promotion when overcoming Allen Gaels in Dromod on Saturday last. A goal in each half proved vital proved vital for the Bors and with two games remaining – against Drumkeerin and Annaduff – two wins will be enough to ensure promotion to Division 2 for the first time ever.
U-16 League
The U-16 team played Gortletteragh on Friday evening last in Cornageeha and were beaten on a scoreline of 1-13 to 1-8.
Golf Classic
Our thanks to all who took part in a particularly successful Golf Classic held in Carrick on Shannon Golf Club on Saturday last and also to those who sponsored tee’s and prizes on the day. The course as always was in excellent condition. A special word of praise for Micheal Mc Gowan and his team who put in an incredible amount of work over the past couple of months. Míle buíochas daoibh go léir.
Winners were as follows:
1st: T. Hayes: P. Meehan: D. Carroll: D. Herron (Sligo) 98pts;
2nd Pat & Andy Connellan: Pat & Gerry King (Kilglass GAA) 94 pts,
3rd J. Plunkett, D. Maguire, M. Donoghue, D Gannon (Finea) 94 pts,
4th P. Purcell, N. Dunne, M .Farrell & B. Murray (Feargal McKeon’s team) 94 pts,
5th M. McGowan, B. Hogan, G. O'Brien & P. Murphy 90 pts,
6th J. Flynn. J. Murray, J. Martin, O. Curran 89 pts,
7th F. Moran: J. Muldowney: G. Taylor: M. Heffernan 89 pts,
8th S. Feeney: P. McGowan J. McDowell: O. Gillen (Sligo) 88 pts,
9th H. Faughnan, P. Mulligan, V. O'Callaghan & J. Smyth 87 pts,
10th N. McPartland: K P .Kilrane: K. Doherty: J. Bruen 87 pts and C & R Notley, W. Predergast & Dave Donovan 86 pts
Brendan Stenson R.I.P
The sympathies of the Club are extended to the Stenson family in Clonturk on the passing of Brendan last week. Brendan played football for Bornacoola, winning a county minor championship medal when he lined out at corner back for the club in the 1948 final victory and indeed his sons also turned out regularly in the Bornacoola colours. He was also a noted handballer and musician. To his wife Maureen and children Mary Brigid, Francis, Michael Patrick, and Tommy Joe and to his extended family we extend our deepest sympathies.
Club Draw
The Club Draw for May takes place in Cox’ of Dromod on Saturday night next with music by Enda Beirne.
New Arrival
Congratulations to Joe and Liz Hanley, Cloonturk on the birth of their fist baby, Michael Francis during the week.
Birthday Celebrations
Congratulations to Bornacoola footballer Declan Shanley who celebrated his 21st in the Copper Still on Saturday night last.
Bank Holiday Fixtures
A busy weekend ahead for all of Bornacoola’s adult teams. On Saturday evening the Senior team travel to Eslin for a 7pm throw-in in the Shield, on Sunday the Junior A team face Drumkeerin in Drumkeerin at 2.30pm in their penultimate Division 3 league game and on Monday the Junior C team host St Marys in Dromod at 3pm in Division 5.
Thursday, June 03, 2010
News 24 - 05 - 10
Golf Classic
Carrick on Shannon Golf Club is the venue for Bornacoola’s bi-annual Golf classic this Saturday. The action gets underway at 8am. Cost of entry is €240 per team and for that you get a round of golf on the challenging course as well as lunch. The main organizer as always is our own golf supreme Micheál Mc Gowan – if you are interested in entering a team or indeed want to get on a team you can contact Micheál at 086 2561023 . Tee sponsorship is also available at €100. Best of luck to all involved.
Senior Shield
The Bornacoola Senior team maintained their unbeaten start to the year with a comfortable victory over a weakened Sean O Heslins in the Shield in Dromod on Saturday last. Leading by 0-8 to 0-2 at half time, a well worked goal finished to the net by Jonathan Duffy sealed the points as the Bors ran out 1-13 to 0-4 winners. Team and scorers: Feargal Mc Gill, Niall Mc Gowan, Conor Mc Cauley, Jason Conroy, John Mc Guinness, Morgan Shanley, David Mulligan, Gary Mc Closkey (0-1), Michael Duignan (0-2), Jonathan Duffy (1-1), Trevor Howard, Declan Shanley (0-2), Mark Mc Closkey (0-4), John Bohan (0-1) and Damian Moran (0-2). Subs: Feargal Howard, Ollie Vaughan, Paul Hackett
Ladies 9-a-side
The Ladies recorded their first victory of the season with a win over Fenagh on Friday evening last.
Division 3
The Junior A team kept themselves in contention for promotion with a fine victory over Mohill in Dromod on Sunday morning last. A first half goal blitz which saw Aidan Reilly, Damian Moran (from the penalty spot) and Declan Shanley (twice) find the back of the Mohill net was the platform for this win as Bornacoola built on their early dominance to finish 4-9 to 1-7 winners.
Team and scorers Dara Gavigan, John Reynolds, Seamus Mallon, Brian Reilly, Mervyn Howard, Shane Conroy, David Mulligan, Damian Moran (1-3), Trevor Howard (0-1), Declan Shanley (2-0), Jonahan Duffy (0-1), Niall Mc Gowan, Ollie Vaughan (0-1), Fergal Howard (0-1) and Aidan Reilly (1-0), Subs: Alan Croghan, Anthony Mulligan (0-1), Feargal Mc Gill, Roy Keenan. Next game is this Saturday evening at 7pm v Allen Gaels in Dromod.
Division 5
The Junior C team played Mohill on Sunday afternoon last and missing a number of regular starters left too high a mountain to climb as the visitors took the spoils on a final score of 1-11 to 0-5.
Team on duty was Dara Gavigan, David Faughnan, Brian Reilly, Tony Bohan, Roy Keenan, Brendan Duignan, Anthony Mulligan, Gerry Gearty, Alan Croghan, Conor Mc Weeney, Ollie Vaughan, Daniel Farrell, Anthony Mulligan, Ollie Mc Brearty, Jackie Conboy, Sub Alan Bohan. No game this weekend in Division 5.
New Addition
All at the club send their congratulations to former player Derek “Digger” Duignan (son of Seamus and Teresa) and his wife Renea on the birth of their first child – Jed Feidhlim Duignan – in Sydney last week.
U-16 League
The U-16’s played Leitrim Gaels in Dromod on Friday last and despite leading for long spells of the game, lost their discipline to some degree and ended up on the wrong side of a 3-8 to 3-3 scoreline. Their next game is this Friday evening in Gortletteragh at 7pm.
U-12 Blitz
The U-12’s will travel to Carrigallen this Wednesday evening to participate in the first blitz of the year and the action will get underway at 7pm.
Scéal Liatroma
Copies of the excellent Scéal Liatroma (a review of the last 25 years of the GAA in Leitrim) are currently available from Club Secretary Shane Reynolds at the reduced price of Eur10 if you are interested in purchasing a copy.
Carrick on Shannon Golf Club is the venue for Bornacoola’s bi-annual Golf classic this Saturday. The action gets underway at 8am. Cost of entry is €240 per team and for that you get a round of golf on the challenging course as well as lunch. The main organizer as always is our own golf supreme Micheál Mc Gowan – if you are interested in entering a team or indeed want to get on a team you can contact Micheál at 086 2561023 . Tee sponsorship is also available at €100. Best of luck to all involved.
Senior Shield
The Bornacoola Senior team maintained their unbeaten start to the year with a comfortable victory over a weakened Sean O Heslins in the Shield in Dromod on Saturday last. Leading by 0-8 to 0-2 at half time, a well worked goal finished to the net by Jonathan Duffy sealed the points as the Bors ran out 1-13 to 0-4 winners. Team and scorers: Feargal Mc Gill, Niall Mc Gowan, Conor Mc Cauley, Jason Conroy, John Mc Guinness, Morgan Shanley, David Mulligan, Gary Mc Closkey (0-1), Michael Duignan (0-2), Jonathan Duffy (1-1), Trevor Howard, Declan Shanley (0-2), Mark Mc Closkey (0-4), John Bohan (0-1) and Damian Moran (0-2). Subs: Feargal Howard, Ollie Vaughan, Paul Hackett
Ladies 9-a-side
The Ladies recorded their first victory of the season with a win over Fenagh on Friday evening last.
Division 3
The Junior A team kept themselves in contention for promotion with a fine victory over Mohill in Dromod on Sunday morning last. A first half goal blitz which saw Aidan Reilly, Damian Moran (from the penalty spot) and Declan Shanley (twice) find the back of the Mohill net was the platform for this win as Bornacoola built on their early dominance to finish 4-9 to 1-7 winners.
Team and scorers Dara Gavigan, John Reynolds, Seamus Mallon, Brian Reilly, Mervyn Howard, Shane Conroy, David Mulligan, Damian Moran (1-3), Trevor Howard (0-1), Declan Shanley (2-0), Jonahan Duffy (0-1), Niall Mc Gowan, Ollie Vaughan (0-1), Fergal Howard (0-1) and Aidan Reilly (1-0), Subs: Alan Croghan, Anthony Mulligan (0-1), Feargal Mc Gill, Roy Keenan. Next game is this Saturday evening at 7pm v Allen Gaels in Dromod.
Division 5
The Junior C team played Mohill on Sunday afternoon last and missing a number of regular starters left too high a mountain to climb as the visitors took the spoils on a final score of 1-11 to 0-5.
Team on duty was Dara Gavigan, David Faughnan, Brian Reilly, Tony Bohan, Roy Keenan, Brendan Duignan, Anthony Mulligan, Gerry Gearty, Alan Croghan, Conor Mc Weeney, Ollie Vaughan, Daniel Farrell, Anthony Mulligan, Ollie Mc Brearty, Jackie Conboy, Sub Alan Bohan. No game this weekend in Division 5.
New Addition
All at the club send their congratulations to former player Derek “Digger” Duignan (son of Seamus and Teresa) and his wife Renea on the birth of their first child – Jed Feidhlim Duignan – in Sydney last week.
U-16 League
The U-16’s played Leitrim Gaels in Dromod on Friday last and despite leading for long spells of the game, lost their discipline to some degree and ended up on the wrong side of a 3-8 to 3-3 scoreline. Their next game is this Friday evening in Gortletteragh at 7pm.
U-12 Blitz
The U-12’s will travel to Carrigallen this Wednesday evening to participate in the first blitz of the year and the action will get underway at 7pm.
Scéal Liatroma
Copies of the excellent Scéal Liatroma (a review of the last 25 years of the GAA in Leitrim) are currently available from Club Secretary Shane Reynolds at the reduced price of Eur10 if you are interested in purchasing a copy.
News 17 - 05 - 10
Division 3 League
The Junior A team traveled to Kiltubrid on Friday night last to play the home side under their impressive new lights. In a fast moving game, Bornacoola led from the start and continued their impressive form at this level with a 0-12 to 0-8 victory. The team on duty was: Dara Gavigan, John Reynolds, Seamus Mallon, Brian Reilly, David Mulligan, Paul Hackett, Mervyn Howard, Trevor Howard, Damian Moran, Jonathan Duffy, Declan Shanley, Niall Mc Gowan, Ollie Vaughan, Feargal Howard and Aidan Reilly. Subs used: John Bohan, Alan Croghan
U-14 Girls
Our under 14 girls had their second game in Dromod on Tuesday last and came away with a victory over a gallant Kiltubrid team.
Division 5
The Division 5 team played Cloone in Dromod on Sunday afternoon last. A second half goal from Aidan Reilly put the Bors five points clear and they looked on course for victory. However, two injury time goals for the visitors ensured a Cloone victory on a scoreline of 2-9 to 1-8.
The Bornacoola team was Dara Gavigan, Tony Bohan, Brian Reilly, John Shanley, Paul Hackett, Brendan Duignan, David Mulligan, Ollie Vaughan, Alan Croghan, Roy Keenan, John Bohan, Anthony Mulligan, Jackie Conboy, Ollie Mc Brearty and Aidan Reilly. Sub used: Gerry Gearty.
Senior Ladies
Bornacoola Ladies played their second 9-a-side League match against Drumkeerin in Dromod on Sunday last. The girls held a 0-7 to 0-3 interval lead and built on this advantage to lead 2-11 to 0-6 with time running out. However the visitors struck with a scoring blitz and recorded 4-1 without reply to steal victory in the closing minutes. The girls play Fenagh in their final 9-a-side game on this Friday evening in Fenagh at 8pm.
On duty at last Sunday's game were Susan Shanley, Rachel Duignan, Naomi Faughnan, Maeve Duffy, Jillian Duignan, Charlotte Faughnan, Leonie Duffy, Kelly Howard, Fiona Reilly, Sarah Duffy, Nadine Hackett, Louise Farrell, Sheena Faughnan, Aine Faughnan, Cora McCauley, Niamh Reynolds, Michelle O Beirne and Tanya Donnelly.
Golf Classic
Preparations for the Golf Classic are now in full swing. It takes place on Saturday week, May 29th in Carrick-on-Shannon Golf Club. If you haven’t already entered a team or sponsored a tee, give a call to Micheal Mc Gowan on 086 2561023.and he’ll sort you out. It will cost Eur240 to enter a team of four and there will be a host of attractive prizes on offer. Tee Sponsorship is available at a cost of Eur100.
U-16 League
St Osnatt’s were unable to fulfill their fixture against Bornacoola on Friday last so the points stayed with the Bors. This Friday night the boys are in action against Leitrim Gaels in Dromod at 7pm.
Wedding Bells
Our congratulations to Dermot Shanley (Clonboney) and his new wife Edel (Duignan) who were married on Saturday last and celebrated with their friends at a reception in the Landmark Hotel. Dermot has been a stalwart of many Bornacoola teams over the years and holds medals at all underage grades as well as Junior League and championship awards. Edel’s family are involved with the Eslin GAA club and we wish this popular couple long life and happiness together.
Engagement
It was a busy week for Junior star Brian Reilly – not only did he feature in both the Junior A and Junior C league games at the weekend, he also found time to get engaged to Grainne Sheridan from Co Longford. Congratulations to you both.
The Junior A team traveled to Kiltubrid on Friday night last to play the home side under their impressive new lights. In a fast moving game, Bornacoola led from the start and continued their impressive form at this level with a 0-12 to 0-8 victory. The team on duty was: Dara Gavigan, John Reynolds, Seamus Mallon, Brian Reilly, David Mulligan, Paul Hackett, Mervyn Howard, Trevor Howard, Damian Moran, Jonathan Duffy, Declan Shanley, Niall Mc Gowan, Ollie Vaughan, Feargal Howard and Aidan Reilly. Subs used: John Bohan, Alan Croghan
U-14 Girls
Our under 14 girls had their second game in Dromod on Tuesday last and came away with a victory over a gallant Kiltubrid team.
Division 5
The Division 5 team played Cloone in Dromod on Sunday afternoon last. A second half goal from Aidan Reilly put the Bors five points clear and they looked on course for victory. However, two injury time goals for the visitors ensured a Cloone victory on a scoreline of 2-9 to 1-8.
The Bornacoola team was Dara Gavigan, Tony Bohan, Brian Reilly, John Shanley, Paul Hackett, Brendan Duignan, David Mulligan, Ollie Vaughan, Alan Croghan, Roy Keenan, John Bohan, Anthony Mulligan, Jackie Conboy, Ollie Mc Brearty and Aidan Reilly. Sub used: Gerry Gearty.
Senior Ladies
Bornacoola Ladies played their second 9-a-side League match against Drumkeerin in Dromod on Sunday last. The girls held a 0-7 to 0-3 interval lead and built on this advantage to lead 2-11 to 0-6 with time running out. However the visitors struck with a scoring blitz and recorded 4-1 without reply to steal victory in the closing minutes. The girls play Fenagh in their final 9-a-side game on this Friday evening in Fenagh at 8pm.
On duty at last Sunday's game were Susan Shanley, Rachel Duignan, Naomi Faughnan, Maeve Duffy, Jillian Duignan, Charlotte Faughnan, Leonie Duffy, Kelly Howard, Fiona Reilly, Sarah Duffy, Nadine Hackett, Louise Farrell, Sheena Faughnan, Aine Faughnan, Cora McCauley, Niamh Reynolds, Michelle O Beirne and Tanya Donnelly.
Golf Classic
Preparations for the Golf Classic are now in full swing. It takes place on Saturday week, May 29th in Carrick-on-Shannon Golf Club. If you haven’t already entered a team or sponsored a tee, give a call to Micheal Mc Gowan on 086 2561023.and he’ll sort you out. It will cost Eur240 to enter a team of four and there will be a host of attractive prizes on offer. Tee Sponsorship is available at a cost of Eur100.
U-16 League
St Osnatt’s were unable to fulfill their fixture against Bornacoola on Friday last so the points stayed with the Bors. This Friday night the boys are in action against Leitrim Gaels in Dromod at 7pm.
Wedding Bells
Our congratulations to Dermot Shanley (Clonboney) and his new wife Edel (Duignan) who were married on Saturday last and celebrated with their friends at a reception in the Landmark Hotel. Dermot has been a stalwart of many Bornacoola teams over the years and holds medals at all underage grades as well as Junior League and championship awards. Edel’s family are involved with the Eslin GAA club and we wish this popular couple long life and happiness together.
Engagement
It was a busy week for Junior star Brian Reilly – not only did he feature in both the Junior A and Junior C league games at the weekend, he also found time to get engaged to Grainne Sheridan from Co Longford. Congratulations to you both.
Monday, May 10, 2010
News 10 - 05 - 10
Division 2
Second half goals from Damian Moran and Philip Howard sealed a 2-13 to 0-3 victory for Bornacoola over Aughavas in Dromod on Saturday evening last and ensure Bornacoola remain at the top of Division 2 after six rounds of the league.
The Bornacoola team and scorers were: Dara Gavigan, Damian Moran, Conor Mc Cauley, Jason Conroy, John Mc Guinness, Morgan Shanley, Niall Mc Gowan, Michael Duignan (0-3), Colm Farrell, Jonathan Duffy (0-2), Trevor Howard (0-1), Declan Shanley (0-1), Philip Howard (1-2), Damian Moran (1-2) and Mark Mc Closkey (0-2). Subs used John Reynolds, John Bohan, Feargal Howard, Oliver Vaughan and David Mulligan
U-16 League
Bornacoola played Aughnasheelan on Friday evening last and in a very close encounter the Bornacoola lads put in a great team performance to come out winners by the narrowest of margins. The final score was 4-5 to 2-10 for the Bors. Well done to all involved and the next game is this Friday evening against St Osnat’s in Killasnett at 7pm. All players are asked to meet at the pitch at 5.30pm.
Lá na gClub
There was a great turn out at our grounds in Dromod for the 2010 Lá na gClub. Our thanks to Fr Gerry O Brien for saying a mass for all living and deceased members of the club, to Shannon Boyle for providing excellent entertainment, and to Jacqui Muldowney for organizing the Sports day. Also a special word to all of the ladies for the fantastic refreshments on offer.
The winners in the Sports were:
U-6 Girls: 1st- Lauren McGarry, 2nd- Orla Hackett, 3rd- Hannah Costello;
U-6 Boys: 1st- Conor Fanning, 2nd- Ryan Fanning, 3rd- Aaron Carney;
U-8 Girls: 1st-Rachel McGarry, 2nd- Áine Mulligan, 3rd- Holly Costello;
U-8 Boys: 1st- Shane Mallon, 2nd-Enda McGoldrick, 3rd- Conor Fanning;
U-10 Girls: 1st- Caitlin Moth, 2nd- Cora Fearon/ Riona Cosgrove, 3rd- Ellie Jones;
U-10 Boys: 1st- Sean O’Riordan, 2nd-Oran McGuinness, 3rd- Shane Mallon;
U-12 Girls: 1st- Caitlin Moth, 2nd- Shona Cosgrove, 3rd- Riona Cosgrove;
U-12 Boys: 1st- Robert O’Beirne, 2nd- Dylan Hackett, 3rd- Oran McGuinness;
U-14 Girls: 1st- Shannon Boyle, 2nd-Caitlin Moth, 3rd- Shauna Diffley;
U-14 Boys: 1st- Brian Duffy, 2nd- Robert O’Beirne, 3rd-Sean Muldowney/Ronan Mulligan;
U-16 Girls: 1st- Nadine Hackett, 2nd- Caitlin Moth/Shannon Boyle, 3rd- Shauna Diffley;
U-16 Boys: 1st-Barry Reid, 2nd-Mark Muldowney, 3rd- Conor Hackett/Ciaran Campbell; Father’s Race: 1st- Sean McGowan, 2nd- Gerry Boyle, 3rd-Brian Mallon
Well done also to the U-14 Boys and National School girls teams who were presented with their 2009 medals on the day.
Club Draw
The April Club Draw took place on the Saturday of the Bank Holiday weekend in the Copper Stil. Winners were: 100eur – Patricia Bohan; 20eur – Rhyana Duffy, Kelly Howard, Rosemary Gallagher and Fiona Reilly. A voucher for the Copper Still sponsored by Derek Hunt was alkso won by Patricia Bohan.
Division 3
The Division 3 team will play Kiltibrid in Drumcong on Saturday evening next at 7pm.
Ladies Football
The Ladies team played Glencar/Manorhamilton on Sunday morning. While a strong North Leitrim team were in control for most of the game, the Bornacoola girls kept plugging away and it took two second half goals to finally quell a brave Bornacoola challenge.
Division 5
The Division 5 team built on a good opening to the season when they defeated Gortletteragh by 1-12 to 2-7 on Bank Holiday Monday last. The team on duty was: Dara Gavigan, John Shanley, Brian Reilly, Tony Bohan, David Mulligan, Brendan Duignan, Roy Keenan, Alan Croghan, Oliver Vaughan, Anthony Mulligan, Ollie Mc Brearty, Jackie Conboy, Aidan Reilly, John Bohan and Alan Bohan. Subs: Gerry Gearty, David Faughnan, Daniel Farrell, Conor Mc Weeney and John Mc Govern.
Golf Classic
The bi-annual Bornacoola Golf Classic will take place this year in Carrick on Shannon Golf Club on Saturday May 29th. It will cost Eur240 to enter a team of four and there will be a host of attractive prizes on offer. Tee Sponsorship is also available at a cost of Eur100. As always the club will be looking for members to help out with the organizational and fundraising aspects of what is always a most enjoyable day. If you are in a position to lend a hand, we’d ask you to contact Micheal Mc Gowan on 086 2561023.
It looks like there will be a record entry this year and a little birdie tells me some of the young ladies of the parish were spotted in Strokestown last Sunday morning practising for the big day!
Second half goals from Damian Moran and Philip Howard sealed a 2-13 to 0-3 victory for Bornacoola over Aughavas in Dromod on Saturday evening last and ensure Bornacoola remain at the top of Division 2 after six rounds of the league.
The Bornacoola team and scorers were: Dara Gavigan, Damian Moran, Conor Mc Cauley, Jason Conroy, John Mc Guinness, Morgan Shanley, Niall Mc Gowan, Michael Duignan (0-3), Colm Farrell, Jonathan Duffy (0-2), Trevor Howard (0-1), Declan Shanley (0-1), Philip Howard (1-2), Damian Moran (1-2) and Mark Mc Closkey (0-2). Subs used John Reynolds, John Bohan, Feargal Howard, Oliver Vaughan and David Mulligan
U-16 League
Bornacoola played Aughnasheelan on Friday evening last and in a very close encounter the Bornacoola lads put in a great team performance to come out winners by the narrowest of margins. The final score was 4-5 to 2-10 for the Bors. Well done to all involved and the next game is this Friday evening against St Osnat’s in Killasnett at 7pm. All players are asked to meet at the pitch at 5.30pm.
Lá na gClub
There was a great turn out at our grounds in Dromod for the 2010 Lá na gClub. Our thanks to Fr Gerry O Brien for saying a mass for all living and deceased members of the club, to Shannon Boyle for providing excellent entertainment, and to Jacqui Muldowney for organizing the Sports day. Also a special word to all of the ladies for the fantastic refreshments on offer.
The winners in the Sports were:
U-6 Girls: 1st- Lauren McGarry, 2nd- Orla Hackett, 3rd- Hannah Costello;
U-6 Boys: 1st- Conor Fanning, 2nd- Ryan Fanning, 3rd- Aaron Carney;
U-8 Girls: 1st-Rachel McGarry, 2nd- Áine Mulligan, 3rd- Holly Costello;
U-8 Boys: 1st- Shane Mallon, 2nd-Enda McGoldrick, 3rd- Conor Fanning;
U-10 Girls: 1st- Caitlin Moth, 2nd- Cora Fearon/ Riona Cosgrove, 3rd- Ellie Jones;
U-10 Boys: 1st- Sean O’Riordan, 2nd-Oran McGuinness, 3rd- Shane Mallon;
U-12 Girls: 1st- Caitlin Moth, 2nd- Shona Cosgrove, 3rd- Riona Cosgrove;
U-12 Boys: 1st- Robert O’Beirne, 2nd- Dylan Hackett, 3rd- Oran McGuinness;
U-14 Girls: 1st- Shannon Boyle, 2nd-Caitlin Moth, 3rd- Shauna Diffley;
U-14 Boys: 1st- Brian Duffy, 2nd- Robert O’Beirne, 3rd-Sean Muldowney/Ronan Mulligan;
U-16 Girls: 1st- Nadine Hackett, 2nd- Caitlin Moth/Shannon Boyle, 3rd- Shauna Diffley;
U-16 Boys: 1st-Barry Reid, 2nd-Mark Muldowney, 3rd- Conor Hackett/Ciaran Campbell; Father’s Race: 1st- Sean McGowan, 2nd- Gerry Boyle, 3rd-Brian Mallon
Well done also to the U-14 Boys and National School girls teams who were presented with their 2009 medals on the day.
Club Draw
The April Club Draw took place on the Saturday of the Bank Holiday weekend in the Copper Stil. Winners were: 100eur – Patricia Bohan; 20eur – Rhyana Duffy, Kelly Howard, Rosemary Gallagher and Fiona Reilly. A voucher for the Copper Still sponsored by Derek Hunt was alkso won by Patricia Bohan.
Division 3
The Division 3 team will play Kiltibrid in Drumcong on Saturday evening next at 7pm.
Ladies Football
The Ladies team played Glencar/Manorhamilton on Sunday morning. While a strong North Leitrim team were in control for most of the game, the Bornacoola girls kept plugging away and it took two second half goals to finally quell a brave Bornacoola challenge.
Division 5
The Division 5 team built on a good opening to the season when they defeated Gortletteragh by 1-12 to 2-7 on Bank Holiday Monday last. The team on duty was: Dara Gavigan, John Shanley, Brian Reilly, Tony Bohan, David Mulligan, Brendan Duignan, Roy Keenan, Alan Croghan, Oliver Vaughan, Anthony Mulligan, Ollie Mc Brearty, Jackie Conboy, Aidan Reilly, John Bohan and Alan Bohan. Subs: Gerry Gearty, David Faughnan, Daniel Farrell, Conor Mc Weeney and John Mc Govern.
Golf Classic
The bi-annual Bornacoola Golf Classic will take place this year in Carrick on Shannon Golf Club on Saturday May 29th. It will cost Eur240 to enter a team of four and there will be a host of attractive prizes on offer. Tee Sponsorship is also available at a cost of Eur100. As always the club will be looking for members to help out with the organizational and fundraising aspects of what is always a most enjoyable day. If you are in a position to lend a hand, we’d ask you to contact Micheal Mc Gowan on 086 2561023.
It looks like there will be a record entry this year and a little birdie tells me some of the young ladies of the parish were spotted in Strokestown last Sunday morning practising for the big day!
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
News 28 - 04 - 10
Bornacoola – All Ireland Champions
The old adage that if at first you don’t succeed, you should try, try again, certainly rang true for our Question Time team, who finally captured that elusive All Ireland title in their fifth All Ireland final appearance in Killarney on Saturday night last. It was worthy reward for Liam Rabbite, Aidan Dockery and Louise Staunton who have worked incredibly hard over the last couple of months, and indeed years, to ensure glory for the club. Indeed, they entered the history books as the first team ever to score full marks in a senior All Ireland Scor final in question time, as they came home four marks ahead of nearest challengers Cornafean of Cavan. For Aidan, it is his second All Ireland honour, having previously won Bornacoola’s first ever All Ireland title in Recitation. For Louise, it was likewise her second honour, having been part of the Scór na nÓg Question Time winning team some years ago. For Liam, it was his second big trophy of the month, as he got married to Irene Guckian last Easter Monday.
The trio were welcomed back to the parish by a huge crowd on Sunday night last as indeed were the Leitrim competitors in Figure Dancing (Glencar/Manorhamilton), Novelty Act (Sean O Heslins), Ballad Group (St Marys) and Instrumental Music (Leitrim Gaels). Louise Staunton also represented the Bors in the Recitation and while seasoned observers felt she had done enough to take home the honours, unfortunately the prize went elsewhere. Gabhaim comhgairdeas agus buíochas ar son an chlub do Aodán, Liam agus Lousie. Táimíd go léir an bhródúil astu.
Club Draw and Presentation Night
The Club Draw for April takes place in the Copper Still this Saturday night, May 1st with music by Brian Williams. The Awards for Club Players of the Year in their various divisions as well as the Club Person of the year award will be presented. All are welcome to attend for should be a most enjoyable night which will get underway from 10pm.
Lá na gClub
Following the success of the inaugural Lá na gClub last year, the GAA have again asked clubs all over the country to organize a day of celebration at their premises to honour Lá na gClub. This year it will take place on May 9th and the day’s activities in Bornacoola will kick off with an outdoor service at the club grounds which will get underway at 2pm. There will also be a host of other activities taking place on the day, including the presentation of medals to last year’s successful U-14 team. In preparation for Lá na gClub, a general tidy up of the grounds will take place on Saturday week, May 8th from noon and we will be looking for volunteers to lend a hand on that occasion.
Master Class
The highlight of the upcoming Dromod festival this Sunday is the over-40’s meeting of Bornacoola and Annaduff in our own GAA grounds at 12 noon. Many players from our storied past will return to the Black and Amber for one day only. Indeed it’s been so long since some of them pulled on the Bornacoola jersey that this will be the first opportunity ever to witness them playing football in colour.
While the final team selection is being kept a closely guarded secret, rumours have been doing the rounds that James “Ravanelli with a Belly” Mc Keon, Padraig “You should have seen me in the 70’s” Jones and Micheal “Messi, vey Messi” Mc Gowan are likely to feature at some stage. Meanwhile Willie Mc Gushin has confirmed he’ll play if he can find the knee cap he lost in the 80’s in time for throw in on Sunday. The action gets underway at 12 noon but supporters from both sides are advised to get there in time for the warm-up. Just in case, like.
Golf Classic
The bi-annual Bornacoola Golf Classic will take place this year in Carrick on Shannon Golf Club on May 29th. It will cost Eur240 to enter a team of four and there will be a host of attractive prizes on offer. Tee Sponsorship is also available at a cost of Eur100. As always the club will be looking for members to help out with the organizational and fundraising aspects of what is always a most enjoyable day. If you are in a position to lend a hand, we’d ask you to contact Micheal Mc Gowan on 086 2561023.
Fixtures
All games were cancelled last weekend as a mark of respect to the late Philly Mc Guinness. This week there will be a full programme of fixtures. You can check on the games Bornacoola are involved in on the fixtures page of the Observer or online at www.leitrimgaa.ie.
The old adage that if at first you don’t succeed, you should try, try again, certainly rang true for our Question Time team, who finally captured that elusive All Ireland title in their fifth All Ireland final appearance in Killarney on Saturday night last. It was worthy reward for Liam Rabbite, Aidan Dockery and Louise Staunton who have worked incredibly hard over the last couple of months, and indeed years, to ensure glory for the club. Indeed, they entered the history books as the first team ever to score full marks in a senior All Ireland Scor final in question time, as they came home four marks ahead of nearest challengers Cornafean of Cavan. For Aidan, it is his second All Ireland honour, having previously won Bornacoola’s first ever All Ireland title in Recitation. For Louise, it was likewise her second honour, having been part of the Scór na nÓg Question Time winning team some years ago. For Liam, it was his second big trophy of the month, as he got married to Irene Guckian last Easter Monday.
The trio were welcomed back to the parish by a huge crowd on Sunday night last as indeed were the Leitrim competitors in Figure Dancing (Glencar/Manorhamilton), Novelty Act (Sean O Heslins), Ballad Group (St Marys) and Instrumental Music (Leitrim Gaels). Louise Staunton also represented the Bors in the Recitation and while seasoned observers felt she had done enough to take home the honours, unfortunately the prize went elsewhere. Gabhaim comhgairdeas agus buíochas ar son an chlub do Aodán, Liam agus Lousie. Táimíd go léir an bhródúil astu.
Club Draw and Presentation Night
The Club Draw for April takes place in the Copper Still this Saturday night, May 1st with music by Brian Williams. The Awards for Club Players of the Year in their various divisions as well as the Club Person of the year award will be presented. All are welcome to attend for should be a most enjoyable night which will get underway from 10pm.
Lá na gClub
Following the success of the inaugural Lá na gClub last year, the GAA have again asked clubs all over the country to organize a day of celebration at their premises to honour Lá na gClub. This year it will take place on May 9th and the day’s activities in Bornacoola will kick off with an outdoor service at the club grounds which will get underway at 2pm. There will also be a host of other activities taking place on the day, including the presentation of medals to last year’s successful U-14 team. In preparation for Lá na gClub, a general tidy up of the grounds will take place on Saturday week, May 8th from noon and we will be looking for volunteers to lend a hand on that occasion.
Master Class
The highlight of the upcoming Dromod festival this Sunday is the over-40’s meeting of Bornacoola and Annaduff in our own GAA grounds at 12 noon. Many players from our storied past will return to the Black and Amber for one day only. Indeed it’s been so long since some of them pulled on the Bornacoola jersey that this will be the first opportunity ever to witness them playing football in colour.
While the final team selection is being kept a closely guarded secret, rumours have been doing the rounds that James “Ravanelli with a Belly” Mc Keon, Padraig “You should have seen me in the 70’s” Jones and Micheal “Messi, vey Messi” Mc Gowan are likely to feature at some stage. Meanwhile Willie Mc Gushin has confirmed he’ll play if he can find the knee cap he lost in the 80’s in time for throw in on Sunday. The action gets underway at 12 noon but supporters from both sides are advised to get there in time for the warm-up. Just in case, like.
Golf Classic
The bi-annual Bornacoola Golf Classic will take place this year in Carrick on Shannon Golf Club on May 29th. It will cost Eur240 to enter a team of four and there will be a host of attractive prizes on offer. Tee Sponsorship is also available at a cost of Eur100. As always the club will be looking for members to help out with the organizational and fundraising aspects of what is always a most enjoyable day. If you are in a position to lend a hand, we’d ask you to contact Micheal Mc Gowan on 086 2561023.
Fixtures
All games were cancelled last weekend as a mark of respect to the late Philly Mc Guinness. This week there will be a full programme of fixtures. You can check on the games Bornacoola are involved in on the fixtures page of the Observer or online at www.leitrimgaa.ie.
Monday, April 19, 2010
News 19 - 04 - 10
Philly Mc Guinness, R.I.P
All of Leitrim GAA was deeply shocked by the news that Mohill and Leitrim star Philly Mc Guinness had passed from us on Monday last having received an injury in a league game on Saturday evening. Philly was an immensely popular character, quiet and unassuming but with a devilish sense of humour. He played football with style and panache and always seemed to have time on the ball even in the tightest of corners – the true mark of a good player.
Along with his brothers John and Michael, he helped guide Mohill to the County title in 2006, playing a vital role in their semi-final victory over ourselves and later in the final against St Marys. Philly was a fierce competitor and never left an ounce of energy or endeavor behind him on the field of play. We admired him enormously as a tenacious, clever and fair opponent.
Off the field, he was a gentle and easy going character who lived for football and for a bit of craic with the lads. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
CLG Barr na Cúille extends its heartfelt sympathies to his mother Phil, to John and Michael, to all of his relations and friends and to everyone involved with Mohill GAA. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh sé.
Scór All Ireland Final
A huge weekend ahead for the club as we go in search of All Ireland glory in Killarney. Louise Staunton (Recitation) and our Question Time team (Aidan Dockery, Liam Rabbitte and Louise Staunton) will represent Bornacoola in the All Ireland finals of Scór Sinsear in the INEC auditorium in Killarney this Saturday.
Leitrim will also be represented in dancing, instrumental music, novelty act and Ballad group. If you are interested in going along to Killarney, you can contact our Scór officer Martina Hackett (087 7963512) who will supply details of how to secure tickets for what will be a sold out 2,000 seater auditorium and also how you can get on the Leitrim bus for the finals. Go neirí go geal le gach duine a mbeidh páirteach i gCill Áirne ar son Barr na Cúille agus Liatroma.
League Division 2
The Senior team recorded another victory in Division 2 of the league in Dromod on Saturday last against Glenfarne. Two first half goals by Damian Moran set Bornacoola on their way and despite some nervous moments in the second half, we held on for a 2-8 to 0-9 victory.
Team and Scorers: Dara Gavigan, Jason Conroy, Conor Mc Cauley, Damian Mc Guinness, John Mc Guinness, Morgan Shanley, Niall Mc Gowan, Colm Farrell, Niall O Connor, Declan Shanley (0-1), Mark Mc Closkey (0-5), Jonathan Duffy (0-1), Philip Howard, Michael Duignan and Damian Moran (2-1). Subs: John Bohan for N O Connor, Paul Hackett for J Duffy and Feargal Howard for D Shanley.
Ladies Action
The Ladies team played Ballinaglera in the league on Sunday afternoon. Despite being a competitive game throughout, the Ballinaglera girls held a six points half time lead and their greater efficiency in front of goal allowed them to record a comfortable victory.
The Bornacoola team was Cora McCauley, Rachel Duignan, Niamh Reynolds, Michelle O Beirne, Alison McKeon, Maeve Duffy, Charlotte Faughnan, Jillian Duignan, Leonie Duffy, Kelly Howard, Joanne McGushin, Sheena Faughnan, Fiona Reilly. Subs used: Naomi Faughnan, Lisa McGowan, Aine Faughnan.
Lá na gClub
Following the success of the inaugural Lá na gClub last year, the GAA have again asked clubs all over the country to organize a day of celebration at their premises to honour Lá na gClub. This year it will take place on May 9th and the day’s activities in Bornacoola will kick off with an outdoor service at the club grounds which will get underway at 2pm. There will also be a host of other activities taking place on the day, including the presentation of medals to last year’s successful U-14 team. In preparation for Lá na gClub, a general tidy up of the grounds will take place on Saturday, May 8th from noon and we will be looking for volunteers to lend a hand on that occasion.
Master Class
The highlight of the upcoming Dromod festival day – which takes place on Sunday May 2nd (May Bank Holiday) – will doubtless be the over-40’s meeting of Bornacoola and Annaduff in our own GAA grounds at 12 noon. Scouting is already underway for the Bornacoola team and already a number of players have been spotted secretly preparing for the big game on the back roads of the parish.
Anyone who is interested in taking part can contact Shay Reynolds (087 9030882), Feargal Mc Gill (087 1217038), Micheal Mc Gowan (086 2561023) or Tom Moran (087 2465344).
Golf Classic
The bi-annual Bornacoola Golf Classic will take place this year in Carrick on Shannon Golf Club on May 29th. It will cost Eur240 to enter a team of four and there will be a host of attractive prizes on offer. Tee Sponsorship is also available at a cost of Eur100. As always the club will be looking for members to help out with the organizational and fundraising aspects of what is always a most enjoyable day. If you are in a position to lend a hand, we’d ask you to contact Micheal Mc Gowan on 086 2561023.
U-16’s
We are currently seeking a sponsor for the U-16’s so if anyone is interested in sponsoring a set of jerseys, we’d ask that you contact club Secretary Shane Reynolds (087 9751883) or Youth Officer Seamus Mallon (086 8334614)
U-14 League
The U-14’s completed their league campaign when hosting Aughnasheelin on Friday night last in Dromod. The visitors proved too strong for a very young Bornacoola outfit. However the lads can take some solace from the fact that they finished third in the five team group behind Aughnasheelin and second placed Cloone.
Club Draw
Our next Club Draw is scheduled to take place in the Copper Still on Saturday night, May 1st.
All of Leitrim GAA was deeply shocked by the news that Mohill and Leitrim star Philly Mc Guinness had passed from us on Monday last having received an injury in a league game on Saturday evening. Philly was an immensely popular character, quiet and unassuming but with a devilish sense of humour. He played football with style and panache and always seemed to have time on the ball even in the tightest of corners – the true mark of a good player.
Along with his brothers John and Michael, he helped guide Mohill to the County title in 2006, playing a vital role in their semi-final victory over ourselves and later in the final against St Marys. Philly was a fierce competitor and never left an ounce of energy or endeavor behind him on the field of play. We admired him enormously as a tenacious, clever and fair opponent.
Off the field, he was a gentle and easy going character who lived for football and for a bit of craic with the lads. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
CLG Barr na Cúille extends its heartfelt sympathies to his mother Phil, to John and Michael, to all of his relations and friends and to everyone involved with Mohill GAA. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh sé.
Scór All Ireland Final
A huge weekend ahead for the club as we go in search of All Ireland glory in Killarney. Louise Staunton (Recitation) and our Question Time team (Aidan Dockery, Liam Rabbitte and Louise Staunton) will represent Bornacoola in the All Ireland finals of Scór Sinsear in the INEC auditorium in Killarney this Saturday.
Leitrim will also be represented in dancing, instrumental music, novelty act and Ballad group. If you are interested in going along to Killarney, you can contact our Scór officer Martina Hackett (087 7963512) who will supply details of how to secure tickets for what will be a sold out 2,000 seater auditorium and also how you can get on the Leitrim bus for the finals. Go neirí go geal le gach duine a mbeidh páirteach i gCill Áirne ar son Barr na Cúille agus Liatroma.
League Division 2
The Senior team recorded another victory in Division 2 of the league in Dromod on Saturday last against Glenfarne. Two first half goals by Damian Moran set Bornacoola on their way and despite some nervous moments in the second half, we held on for a 2-8 to 0-9 victory.
Team and Scorers: Dara Gavigan, Jason Conroy, Conor Mc Cauley, Damian Mc Guinness, John Mc Guinness, Morgan Shanley, Niall Mc Gowan, Colm Farrell, Niall O Connor, Declan Shanley (0-1), Mark Mc Closkey (0-5), Jonathan Duffy (0-1), Philip Howard, Michael Duignan and Damian Moran (2-1). Subs: John Bohan for N O Connor, Paul Hackett for J Duffy and Feargal Howard for D Shanley.
Ladies Action
The Ladies team played Ballinaglera in the league on Sunday afternoon. Despite being a competitive game throughout, the Ballinaglera girls held a six points half time lead and their greater efficiency in front of goal allowed them to record a comfortable victory.
The Bornacoola team was Cora McCauley, Rachel Duignan, Niamh Reynolds, Michelle O Beirne, Alison McKeon, Maeve Duffy, Charlotte Faughnan, Jillian Duignan, Leonie Duffy, Kelly Howard, Joanne McGushin, Sheena Faughnan, Fiona Reilly. Subs used: Naomi Faughnan, Lisa McGowan, Aine Faughnan.
Lá na gClub
Following the success of the inaugural Lá na gClub last year, the GAA have again asked clubs all over the country to organize a day of celebration at their premises to honour Lá na gClub. This year it will take place on May 9th and the day’s activities in Bornacoola will kick off with an outdoor service at the club grounds which will get underway at 2pm. There will also be a host of other activities taking place on the day, including the presentation of medals to last year’s successful U-14 team. In preparation for Lá na gClub, a general tidy up of the grounds will take place on Saturday, May 8th from noon and we will be looking for volunteers to lend a hand on that occasion.
Master Class
The highlight of the upcoming Dromod festival day – which takes place on Sunday May 2nd (May Bank Holiday) – will doubtless be the over-40’s meeting of Bornacoola and Annaduff in our own GAA grounds at 12 noon. Scouting is already underway for the Bornacoola team and already a number of players have been spotted secretly preparing for the big game on the back roads of the parish.
Anyone who is interested in taking part can contact Shay Reynolds (087 9030882), Feargal Mc Gill (087 1217038), Micheal Mc Gowan (086 2561023) or Tom Moran (087 2465344).
Golf Classic
The bi-annual Bornacoola Golf Classic will take place this year in Carrick on Shannon Golf Club on May 29th. It will cost Eur240 to enter a team of four and there will be a host of attractive prizes on offer. Tee Sponsorship is also available at a cost of Eur100. As always the club will be looking for members to help out with the organizational and fundraising aspects of what is always a most enjoyable day. If you are in a position to lend a hand, we’d ask you to contact Micheal Mc Gowan on 086 2561023.
U-16’s
We are currently seeking a sponsor for the U-16’s so if anyone is interested in sponsoring a set of jerseys, we’d ask that you contact club Secretary Shane Reynolds (087 9751883) or Youth Officer Seamus Mallon (086 8334614)
U-14 League
The U-14’s completed their league campaign when hosting Aughnasheelin on Friday night last in Dromod. The visitors proved too strong for a very young Bornacoola outfit. However the lads can take some solace from the fact that they finished third in the five team group behind Aughnasheelin and second placed Cloone.
Club Draw
Our next Club Draw is scheduled to take place in the Copper Still on Saturday night, May 1st.
Monday, April 12, 2010
News 12 - 04 - 10
Division 5
The Division 5 team played Kiltubrid in beautiful sunshine in Dromod on Sunday last. The Bornacoola line-up included a lot of our up and coming underage players, but it was the visitors who left with the spoils on a 0-14 to 1-6 scoreline.
Croke Park
Our U-12’s (and friends) had an extremely enjoyable day in Croke Park last Thursday as they played three games at headquarters as part of the Connacht Council’s underage initiative. History records that the Bornacoola Hugh O’Neill’s first ever game as a GAA club took place on April 1st 1889 when they played Rooskey Pat Molloy’s (the forerunners of Kilglass Gaels) in a challenge. Little would anyone have imagined that on another April day, over 121 years later, the underage teams of the same two clubs would play each other in Croke Park but that is exactly what transpired last Thursday.
It was a proud day for both clubs and indeed for all of the other teams who participated. Bornacoola’s other games were against Melvin Gaels and Clann na Gael of Roscommon.
Our thanks to Seamus Mallon, Declan Bohan and Niall O Connor for looking after the boys on the day as well as the ever patient bus driver and former Annaduff star Ken Mc Manus. A word also to the supporters who traveled. It was a memorable day to see the black and amber jersey in competitive action on the sacred sod and one that none of those present will forget too easily.
Adult Fixtures
The Senior team have their fourth Division 2 game of the season when Glenfarne travel to Dromod on Saturday evening. The Junior A team are in action in Division 3 on Sunday. Throw-in for that one is 2.30pm.
Master Class
The highlight of the upcoming Dromod festival day – which takes place on the Sunday of the May Bank Holiday weekend – will doubtless be the over-40’s meeting of Bornacoola and Annaduff in our own GAA grounds. Scouting is already underway for the Bornacoola team and already a number of players have been spotted secretly preparing for the big game on the back roads of the parish. Anyone who is interested in taking part can contact Shay Reynolds (087 9030882), Feargal Mc Gill (087 1217038), Micheal Mc Gowan (086 2561023) or Tom Moran (087 2465344).
Golf Classic
The bi-annual Bornacoola Golf Classic will take place this year in Carrick on Shannon Golf Club on May 29th. As always the club will be looking for members to help out with the organizational and fundraising aspects of what is always a most enjoyable day. If you are in a position to lend a hand, we’d ask you to contact Micheal Mc Gowan on 086 2561023.
Minor League
The Minor team concluded their league campaign on Bank Holiday Monday when they were narrowly defeated by Aughavas on a scoreline of 4-5 to 3-4.
U-14 League
The U-14 team traveled to Aughavas last Friday and put in a very creditable but ultimately unsuccessful performance in an open game. This Friday evening, the boys welcome Aughnasheelin to Dromod for a 6.30pm throw-in
Scór All Ireland
Louise Staunton (Recitation) and our Question Time team (Aidan Dockery, Liam Rabbitte and Louise Staunton) will represent the club in the All Ireland finals of Scór Sinsear in the INEC auditorium in Killarney on Saturday, April 20th. Leitrim will also be represented in dancing, instrumental music, novelty act and Ballad group. If you are interested in going along to Killarney, you can contact our Scór officer Martina Hackett (087 7963512) who will supply details of how to secure tickets and also how you can get on the Leitrim bus for the finals. Go neirí go geal le gach duine a mbeidh páirteach i gCill Áirne ar son Barr na Cúille agus Liatroma.
The Division 5 team played Kiltubrid in beautiful sunshine in Dromod on Sunday last. The Bornacoola line-up included a lot of our up and coming underage players, but it was the visitors who left with the spoils on a 0-14 to 1-6 scoreline.
Croke Park
Our U-12’s (and friends) had an extremely enjoyable day in Croke Park last Thursday as they played three games at headquarters as part of the Connacht Council’s underage initiative. History records that the Bornacoola Hugh O’Neill’s first ever game as a GAA club took place on April 1st 1889 when they played Rooskey Pat Molloy’s (the forerunners of Kilglass Gaels) in a challenge. Little would anyone have imagined that on another April day, over 121 years later, the underage teams of the same two clubs would play each other in Croke Park but that is exactly what transpired last Thursday.
It was a proud day for both clubs and indeed for all of the other teams who participated. Bornacoola’s other games were against Melvin Gaels and Clann na Gael of Roscommon.
Our thanks to Seamus Mallon, Declan Bohan and Niall O Connor for looking after the boys on the day as well as the ever patient bus driver and former Annaduff star Ken Mc Manus. A word also to the supporters who traveled. It was a memorable day to see the black and amber jersey in competitive action on the sacred sod and one that none of those present will forget too easily.
Adult Fixtures
The Senior team have their fourth Division 2 game of the season when Glenfarne travel to Dromod on Saturday evening. The Junior A team are in action in Division 3 on Sunday. Throw-in for that one is 2.30pm.
Master Class
The highlight of the upcoming Dromod festival day – which takes place on the Sunday of the May Bank Holiday weekend – will doubtless be the over-40’s meeting of Bornacoola and Annaduff in our own GAA grounds. Scouting is already underway for the Bornacoola team and already a number of players have been spotted secretly preparing for the big game on the back roads of the parish. Anyone who is interested in taking part can contact Shay Reynolds (087 9030882), Feargal Mc Gill (087 1217038), Micheal Mc Gowan (086 2561023) or Tom Moran (087 2465344).
Golf Classic
The bi-annual Bornacoola Golf Classic will take place this year in Carrick on Shannon Golf Club on May 29th. As always the club will be looking for members to help out with the organizational and fundraising aspects of what is always a most enjoyable day. If you are in a position to lend a hand, we’d ask you to contact Micheal Mc Gowan on 086 2561023.
Minor League
The Minor team concluded their league campaign on Bank Holiday Monday when they were narrowly defeated by Aughavas on a scoreline of 4-5 to 3-4.
U-14 League
The U-14 team traveled to Aughavas last Friday and put in a very creditable but ultimately unsuccessful performance in an open game. This Friday evening, the boys welcome Aughnasheelin to Dromod for a 6.30pm throw-in
Scór All Ireland
Louise Staunton (Recitation) and our Question Time team (Aidan Dockery, Liam Rabbitte and Louise Staunton) will represent the club in the All Ireland finals of Scór Sinsear in the INEC auditorium in Killarney on Saturday, April 20th. Leitrim will also be represented in dancing, instrumental music, novelty act and Ballad group. If you are interested in going along to Killarney, you can contact our Scór officer Martina Hackett (087 7963512) who will supply details of how to secure tickets and also how you can get on the Leitrim bus for the finals. Go neirí go geal le gach duine a mbeidh páirteach i gCill Áirne ar son Barr na Cúille agus Liatroma.
Monday, March 22, 2010
News 22 - 03 - 10
Scor
A great night for Bornacoola at the Connacht Finals of Scór in Loughrea on Saturday evening last as our Question Time team of Liam Rabbite, Aidan Dockery and Louise Staunton ensured that the club qualified for its fourth All Ireland Final in five years in the discipline by capturing the Connacht title. The versatile Louise added to the victory by also qualifying for the finals of the Recitation competition.
Our congratulations to you all, and indeed to all the Leitrim competitors as Leitrim captured six of the eight titles on offer (Figure Dancing – Glencar Manorhamilton, Novelty Act – Sean O hEslins, Ballad Group – St Mary’s and Instrumental Music – Leitrim Gaels), and also took home the Cormac Mc Gill Cup for best overall county for the second year in succession. As always, the All Ireland finals this year will be an all ticket affair. However, if you are interested in traveling to Killarney, you are asked to contact Martina Hackett at 087 7963512
Division 3
The Division 3 team missed a great opportunity to secure their second win of the season when Fenagh were the visitors to Dromod on Saturday last. In a low scoring game, the Bors failed to find the target with any regularity and succumbed to a 0-7 to 0-5 defeat.
Division 5
The third team also failed to build on their excellent opening round victory when Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher visited Dromod on Sunday morning last. Much like the game the previous evening, a lack of scoring power proved costly as the North Leitrim team recorded a 0-7 to 0-3 victory.
Club Draw
The March Club Draw takes place this Saturday night in the Shannon Key Hotel in Rooskey. Your support as always will be greatly appreciated.
U-14 League
The U-14 team get their season underway this Saturday when they play Glenfarne in Dromod at 12 noon. This year we are in the 11-a-side competition and Cloone, Aughavas and Aughnasheelin complete the group.
Weekend Fixtures
The 2010 Shield competition gets underway next Saturday as we travel to Cloone to play Mohill at 5.1.5pm. This competition is of course played without County players and Bornacoola are in a division that includes Glencar/Manorhamilton, Sean O hEslins, Aughavas, Mohill and Eslin. On Sunday the Division 5 team have their third game of the campaign when they travel to Leitrim Gaels for a 2.30pm throw-in.
Seachtain na Gaeilge Quiz
Bornacoola’s Connacht championship winning quiz team came within a whisker of claiming the All Ireland Seachtain na Gaeilge quiz title in Croke Park on St Patrick’s Day but were defeated by a single mark in a tense final. It is of course a fantastic achievement to finish runners-up in the All Ireland for our team of Evelyn Reynolds, Liam Rabbitte and Aidan and Marie Therese Dockery and while they were naturally very disappointed to have come so close, they nonetheless did the club and parish proud. Comhgairdeas daoibh go léir is mar a deirfinn, beidh lá (agus seans) eile ag an bpaoraigh i 2011.
A great night for Bornacoola at the Connacht Finals of Scór in Loughrea on Saturday evening last as our Question Time team of Liam Rabbite, Aidan Dockery and Louise Staunton ensured that the club qualified for its fourth All Ireland Final in five years in the discipline by capturing the Connacht title. The versatile Louise added to the victory by also qualifying for the finals of the Recitation competition.
Our congratulations to you all, and indeed to all the Leitrim competitors as Leitrim captured six of the eight titles on offer (Figure Dancing – Glencar Manorhamilton, Novelty Act – Sean O hEslins, Ballad Group – St Mary’s and Instrumental Music – Leitrim Gaels), and also took home the Cormac Mc Gill Cup for best overall county for the second year in succession. As always, the All Ireland finals this year will be an all ticket affair. However, if you are interested in traveling to Killarney, you are asked to contact Martina Hackett at 087 7963512
Division 3
The Division 3 team missed a great opportunity to secure their second win of the season when Fenagh were the visitors to Dromod on Saturday last. In a low scoring game, the Bors failed to find the target with any regularity and succumbed to a 0-7 to 0-5 defeat.
Division 5
The third team also failed to build on their excellent opening round victory when Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher visited Dromod on Sunday morning last. Much like the game the previous evening, a lack of scoring power proved costly as the North Leitrim team recorded a 0-7 to 0-3 victory.
Club Draw
The March Club Draw takes place this Saturday night in the Shannon Key Hotel in Rooskey. Your support as always will be greatly appreciated.
U-14 League
The U-14 team get their season underway this Saturday when they play Glenfarne in Dromod at 12 noon. This year we are in the 11-a-side competition and Cloone, Aughavas and Aughnasheelin complete the group.
Weekend Fixtures
The 2010 Shield competition gets underway next Saturday as we travel to Cloone to play Mohill at 5.1.5pm. This competition is of course played without County players and Bornacoola are in a division that includes Glencar/Manorhamilton, Sean O hEslins, Aughavas, Mohill and Eslin. On Sunday the Division 5 team have their third game of the campaign when they travel to Leitrim Gaels for a 2.30pm throw-in.
Seachtain na Gaeilge Quiz
Bornacoola’s Connacht championship winning quiz team came within a whisker of claiming the All Ireland Seachtain na Gaeilge quiz title in Croke Park on St Patrick’s Day but were defeated by a single mark in a tense final. It is of course a fantastic achievement to finish runners-up in the All Ireland for our team of Evelyn Reynolds, Liam Rabbitte and Aidan and Marie Therese Dockery and while they were naturally very disappointed to have come so close, they nonetheless did the club and parish proud. Comhgairdeas daoibh go léir is mar a deirfinn, beidh lá (agus seans) eile ag an bpaoraigh i 2011.
Monday, March 15, 2010
News 15 - 03 - 10
League Division 2
Bornacoola continued their winning start to Division 2 with a 1-10 to 0-6 victory over Drumkeerin in Dromod on Saturday last. The crucial score of the game was a first half goal by Philip Howard.
The team on duty was: Bobby Shanley, Damian Mc Guinness, Conor Mc Cauley, Jason Conroy, John Mc Guinness, Morgan Shanley, Niall Mc Gowan, Michael Duignan, Gary Mc Closkey, Sean Mc Keon, Mark Mc Closkey (0-4), Jonathan Duffy (0-2), Damian Moran (0-2), David O Connor and Philip Howard (1-2). Subs used were Shane Conroy and Trevor Howard.
Scór Victory
There was double success for Bornacoola at the County Finals of Scór in Mohill on Saturday night last. In Recitation, Louise Staunton captured the county title while she was joined by Liam Rabbitte and Aidan Dockery on the Question Time team that yet again captured the County Title. Well done to you all and indeed our best wishes as the Bornacoola and Leitrim representatives move on to the Connacht Finals in Loughrea, Co Galway on Saturday evening next at 6pm.
Underage Open Day
An Open Day for all children up to the age of 16 who are intending to play for Bornacoola in 2010 will be held in the park this Saturday morning at 11am. It is essential that all players who want to play underage football for the club are registered and it will only cost €5 to become a member of the Association for the year, ensuring insurance and injury cover. The maximum cost for any one family of youngsters will be €10. We would ask parents to attend also to ensure the correct information is supplied with filling out the membership application forms. You should also note that tracksuit tops and bottoms ordered can be collected next Saturday at registration.
Seachtain na Gaeilge Quiz
Best wishes to our Seachtain na Gaeilge Quiz Team of Aidan Dockery, Evelyn Reynolds, Liam Rabbitte and Marie Therese Dockery who travel to Croke Park on St Patrick’s Day for the All Ireland final of the Seachtain na Gaeilge quiz. The team have been most impressive in their progress through Liatroim and Connacht en route to the All Ireland final and it would be an enormous honour for the club if they were to capture the national title on St Patrick’s Day. Ádh Mór oraibh.
Leitrim GAA Supporters Club
The Leitrim GAA Supporters Club draw for 2010 was postponed as a mark of respect to the late Kevin Reynolds. Anyone interested in purchasing a ticket can do so this week via club chairman Declan Conboy. Tickets cost €40 each and there is a great list of prizes on offer. We would ask all those in the club who were given tickets to sell to please return them before the weekend to Declan who can be contacted at 087 8395780
Best Wishes
Our best wishes to club stalwart Aidan Reilly (Cloonart) and his fiancée Sinead Hanley (Rooskey) who will be married this Friday. Aidan has been a great servant of the club over the years – on and off the field - and won a plethora of underage medals with Bornacoola before moving up to the adult ranks where he won Junior league and Championship medals in the Black and Amber. A series of unfortunate injuries over the years have probably prevented Aidan from reaching his full potential as a footballer, but he has had a clean run at things so far this year and is in great form at the moment.
Sinead meanwhile has become a familiar face at Bornacoola games over the years and has long been considered one of the Bors! Our best wishes to this very popular couple for a great day on Friday and long life and happiness together in the years ahead.
Bornacoola continued their winning start to Division 2 with a 1-10 to 0-6 victory over Drumkeerin in Dromod on Saturday last. The crucial score of the game was a first half goal by Philip Howard.
The team on duty was: Bobby Shanley, Damian Mc Guinness, Conor Mc Cauley, Jason Conroy, John Mc Guinness, Morgan Shanley, Niall Mc Gowan, Michael Duignan, Gary Mc Closkey, Sean Mc Keon, Mark Mc Closkey (0-4), Jonathan Duffy (0-2), Damian Moran (0-2), David O Connor and Philip Howard (1-2). Subs used were Shane Conroy and Trevor Howard.
Scór Victory
There was double success for Bornacoola at the County Finals of Scór in Mohill on Saturday night last. In Recitation, Louise Staunton captured the county title while she was joined by Liam Rabbitte and Aidan Dockery on the Question Time team that yet again captured the County Title. Well done to you all and indeed our best wishes as the Bornacoola and Leitrim representatives move on to the Connacht Finals in Loughrea, Co Galway on Saturday evening next at 6pm.
Underage Open Day
An Open Day for all children up to the age of 16 who are intending to play for Bornacoola in 2010 will be held in the park this Saturday morning at 11am. It is essential that all players who want to play underage football for the club are registered and it will only cost €5 to become a member of the Association for the year, ensuring insurance and injury cover. The maximum cost for any one family of youngsters will be €10. We would ask parents to attend also to ensure the correct information is supplied with filling out the membership application forms. You should also note that tracksuit tops and bottoms ordered can be collected next Saturday at registration.
Seachtain na Gaeilge Quiz
Best wishes to our Seachtain na Gaeilge Quiz Team of Aidan Dockery, Evelyn Reynolds, Liam Rabbitte and Marie Therese Dockery who travel to Croke Park on St Patrick’s Day for the All Ireland final of the Seachtain na Gaeilge quiz. The team have been most impressive in their progress through Liatroim and Connacht en route to the All Ireland final and it would be an enormous honour for the club if they were to capture the national title on St Patrick’s Day. Ádh Mór oraibh.
Leitrim GAA Supporters Club
The Leitrim GAA Supporters Club draw for 2010 was postponed as a mark of respect to the late Kevin Reynolds. Anyone interested in purchasing a ticket can do so this week via club chairman Declan Conboy. Tickets cost €40 each and there is a great list of prizes on offer. We would ask all those in the club who were given tickets to sell to please return them before the weekend to Declan who can be contacted at 087 8395780
Best Wishes
Our best wishes to club stalwart Aidan Reilly (Cloonart) and his fiancée Sinead Hanley (Rooskey) who will be married this Friday. Aidan has been a great servant of the club over the years – on and off the field - and won a plethora of underage medals with Bornacoola before moving up to the adult ranks where he won Junior league and Championship medals in the Black and Amber. A series of unfortunate injuries over the years have probably prevented Aidan from reaching his full potential as a footballer, but he has had a clean run at things so far this year and is in great form at the moment.
Sinead meanwhile has become a familiar face at Bornacoola games over the years and has long been considered one of the Bors! Our best wishes to this very popular couple for a great day on Friday and long life and happiness together in the years ahead.
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