News 25 - 03 - 08

Senior Shield
The Senior team got their season underway when they played Carrigallen away from home in the first round of the shield on Sunday last. The concession of three first half goals left us with a mountain to climb and despite a goal from Jonathan Duffy, Carrigallen held on for a four point victory – 4-7 to 1-12 – in an entertaining game.
The Bornacoola team and scorers were: Bobby Shanley, Daniel Canning, Conor Mc Cauley (0-1), Damian Mc Guinness, Niall Mc Gowan, John Mc Guinness, Shane Weasel Conroy, Colm Farrell (0-1), John Reynolds (0-1), Tommy Diffley (0-1), Trevor Howard, Jason Conroy (0-1), Jonathan Duffy (1-4), Mark Mc Closkey and Declan Shanley (0-3). Subs used: Feargal Howard, Gerry Gearty and Brian Conroy.

U-16 League
The U-16 team played Aughnasheelin in the league on Saturday last and competed very well before the concession of a number of goals after half time ensured a victory for Aughnasheelin

Ladies League
The Ladies began their league campaign minus the services of a number of first team regulars and were no match for a better equipped Dromahaire on Sunday morning last.

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

Underage Training
Training for all boys and girls up to the age of 12 starts again on Saturday morning next at 11am. All are welcome.

Connacht Scór
The finals of Connacht Scór take place in Manorhamilton on Saturday night next. Best of luck to all of the Leitrim competitors but in particular our own Louise Staunton in Recitation and Liam Rabbitte, Aidan Dockery and Feargal Mc Gill in Trath na gCeist

County Team News
Lots of Bornacoola players currently in action on the County scene. Gary Mc Closkey, David O Connor, Michael Duignan and Philip Howard are involved on the Senior panel, while Jason Conroy and David played for the U-21’s against Mayo in the Connacht Championship last weekend. Meanwhile, Niall O Connor, Sean Mc Keon and Paul Hackett have all been featuring on the minor team over the past couple of months. Well done to all.

Division 5 League
The Division 5 team played their second game of the league on Monday afternoon last and in a very close encounter, two late points from Gerry Gearty and Damian Mc Gowan finally sealed our second win on the trot 0-7 to 0-5. The team on duty was: Ollie Vaughan, Sean Ryan, Brian Reilly, John Shanley, Jackie Conboy, Damian Mc Gowan, Brendan Duignan, Peter Mallon, Feargal Howard, Mervyn Howard, Kevin Mallon, David Mulligan, Alan Croghan, Aidan Reilly and Gerry Gearty. Subs used were John Bohan, Richard Bohan and Tommy Beirne.