News 04 - 02 - 08

Minor League
Our first games of 2008 will be in the Minor league. Bornacoola have been drawn in a group that includes Carrigallen, Sean O Heslins and Annaduff. Our first game is on Sunday morning at 12noon in Dromod against Carrigallen.

Scoláireachtaí Gaeltachta 2008
Leitrim County Board currently have a number of Gaeltacht Scholarships for 2008 for anyone who is interested in applying. The scholarship scheme is open to registered and paid-up club members only, both boys and girls. Oral interviews will be conducted in early March and there will be fourteen scholarships in all. It should be noted that anyone who received a Gaeltacht scholarship from Coiste Chontae Liatroma in previous years is not eligible to apply again. Application forms are available from Club Secretary Shane Reynolds – 087 9751993

Club Draw
A double Club Draw (January and February) on February 16th in the Copper Still. Tickets are on sale through all club members priced at €20 which ensures inclusion in all 12 monthly draws for 2008.

Underage Teams
Anyone interested in getting involved with the coaching of underage teams in the club are asked to get in contact with Shane Reynolds (087 9751993) or Seamus Mallon (086 8334614)

Bornacoola GAA Social
The club will be holding a presentation function in Flynn’s Shannon Key West Hotel, Rooskey on Saturday night 1st March 2008. The winning Minor teams from 2006 and 2007 will be presented with their medals on the night and as always the night will also see the presentation of the Players of the Year Awards for the Men’s senior, intermediate and junior teams, the Ladies team and also the club person of the year.
This year’s event is a little less formal than in the past and a buffet will be served at 10pm with music on the night by the Dance King’s. Tickets priced at €20 are currently available from Tom Moran, Peter Hanley and Michael Mc Gowan.

Minor Training
Please note that training for all players over 14 takes place in the pitch on Tuesdays and Thursday’s at 6.30pm