GLENCAR/MANORHAMILTON GAA CLUB NOTES 27th June 2011
FIXTURES This coming weekend we have games in both Division 4 & 5 of the league. The both of them are home games with our Division 4 team our first against Drumkeerin at 1pm and our Division 5 team out against Glenfarne at 2.30pm. Well done to our senior team who had a comfortable win over neighbours Dromahair on Saturday evening. Our Division 2 game against Gortletteragh was postponed as a mark of respect for bereavement in Gortletteragh.
LADIES NEWS Well done to the Junior Ladies on defeating Eslin in the league on Sunday morning. Training continues for ladies on Wednesday evening in park. Good luck to the U14 girls who will play Gortletteragh in the B Final on Thursday eve. U16 and Minor training continues in the park on Thursday evening.
BIG BINGO The pitch development committee would like to say a big thank you to all those who supported our Big Bingo in aid of pitch development at the weekend. They hope to have another bingo in another 3 months time.
CLUB LOTTO There was no winner of our fortnightly lotto which was held in Joe Connolly’s at the weekend. The numbers drawn were 3, 18, 24 & 29. The five consolation prises were won by Trevor Farry, Manorhamilton, Felim Gurn, Manorhamilton, Joe Keegan, C/O Biddy’s, Helena Ferguson, Amorset and Frank McGowan. Jackpot now stands at €18,210. Thanks to Joe and Ita for their hospitality.
ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC The clubs annual golf classic will take place in Blacklion on Saturday 09th July. First prise is 4 All Ireland Football Tickets – there will be many other prises on the day. To book you’re teeing of time contact Gerry Hickey on 087-2391956.
Vhi GAA Cul Camps The Manorhamilton Vhi cul camp will take place in the Bee Park between 04th and the 08th July. This year our very own Adrian Croal will be the Leitrim GAA Ambassador for Cul camps, Adrian has himself attended and coached at cul camps over the years and will be on hand to offer advise to all the locations this year.
GLENCAR MANORHAMILTON CLUB NOTES 19th October 2010
DIVISION 1 & 2 LEAGUE
We had a comprehensive victory over Drumreilly in the Division 1 League on Saturday in Belcoo this securing us a League final spot. Meanwhile our Division 2 team also had a good win over Bornacoola which secures our status in Division 2 for next year.
LADIES AGM
The Ladies AGM will be held on Friday 12th November, 2010 at 9pm in Bee Park Resource Centre. All Welcome
LOTTO
There was no winner of our fortnightly lotto the numbers drawn were 4, 6, 16 & 31. The five consolation prises were won by Ann Logue, Shanvus, Frank Reid, Ballybofey, Mary Fox, Manorhamilton, Liam O’Hara, Manorhamilton & Frances Kelly, Manorhamilton. Next draw takes place in two weeks time. Tickets can be purchased in Gilligan Butchers, Keenan’s Butchers and Killassnet Co-op.
DROMAHAIR LADIES
Congratulations to the Dromahair Ladies who won a Connacht title at the weekend beating Galway Intermediate Champions. Well done to all concerned.
WEEKEND FIXTURES
This weekend is another busy one for the club with our Seniors playing the last Division 1 League game against Carrigallen on Saturday away 4.45pm in Carrigallen. This also sees the start of the U21 Championship for our team who will take on St. Mary’s in Kiltubrid at 2pm on Sunday.
CONNACHT CLUB
Our seniors fate was decided on Sunday when St. Brigit’s of Roscommon comprehensively defeated Eastern Harps. Our semi-final will take place in Pairc Sean on the 07th November.
PADDY’S DAY!
Our very own Paddy Maguire has been named as the Connacht GAA Writers Personality of the Month for the month of September. Paddy was selected for his outstanding form in helping Glencar-Manorhamilton to their third Leitrim senior football championship on the trot. He won the man-of-the-match award in the final victory over St Mary's, Carrick-on-Shannon, and it is worth noting that he was similarly honoured in last year's decider. This is a great honour for Paddy and for the club and we would like to congratulate him on being selected. Well done Paddy. The monthly award winners will receive their presentations at a special function in the TF Royal Theatre and Hotel, Castlebar, after the season is over. The winner of the Michael McDonnell Award for the Personality of the Year will also be announced on that night.
GLENCAR/MANORHAMILTON CLUB NOTES 11th October 2010
DIVISION 1 LEAGUE
Our seniors travelled to Cloone on Friday night for a Division 1 League game against Annaduff. In a closely contested match we emerged victorious with a four point winning margin. Next up is a home game against Drumreilly. All of these games are good preparation for our Connacht club game against either Eastern Harps (Sligo) or St. Brigid’s (Roscommon) which will take place on the 07th of November.
SYMPATHY
The club would like to offer sincere sympathy Hewitt Family, McDermott Terrace on the death of George’s mother, Peggy in Athlone. Also sympathy is extended to the Gallagher Family, Kinlough on the untimely passing of their son James tragically in Australia, James is a grandson of Mrs. Bredin, Tulliskearney. Sympathy is also extended to the Golden Family, Manorhamilton on the passing of Angela Golden. May they rest in peace.
U21 CHAMPIONSHIP
The draw has been made for the 21A Championship which takes will commence on 16th October. We will play the winners of either St. Mary’s or Greagh Gaels in the semi-final on October 23rd.
PADDY’S DAY!
Our very own Paddy Maguire has been named as the Connacht GAA Writers Personality of the Month for the month of September. Paddy was selected for his outstanding form in helping Glencar-Manorhamilton to their third Leitrim senior football championship on the trot. He won the man-of-the-match award in the final victory over St Mary's, Carrick-on-Shannon, and it is worth noting that he was similarly honoured in last year's decider. This is a great honour for Paddy and for the club and we would like to congratulate him on being selected. Well done Paddy. The monthly award winners will receive their presentations at a special function in the TF Royal Theatre and Hotel, Castlebar, after the season is over. The winner of the Michael McDonnell Award for the Personality of the Year will also be announced on that night.
GLENCAR/MANORHAMILTON CLUB NOTES 5th October 2010
JUNIOR B CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL
Hard luck to our Juniors who fell short against Kiltubrid on Sunday in Pairc Sean. We were three points up at half time but a goal and a point from Kiltubrid in quick succession at the start of the second half changed the flow of the game and they ran out winners in the end. A big thank you to everyone involved with the Junior team all year, a lot of hard work has gone in since January. A big thank you also to Kerrigan Quarries who sponsor this team. Full match report in paper.
LOTTO
There was no winner of last weekend’s lotto which was held in the Granary. The five numbers drawn were 1, 3, 4 & 13. The five consolation prises were won by Leah Harte McMorrow, Kieran McGriskan, Kevin McDermott, Lisnagroagh, Grace Gurn and Joe Rooney, Glencar. The jackpot stands at 17,090 and as always your support is appreciated.
HURLING NEWS
Hard luck to our U16’s who lost to Coolera/Strandhill in the Connacht Championship on Sunday in the Bee Park. Our senior team also suffered defeat to St. Mary’s on Saturday in the county semi-final. After a very successful year with 21 competitive games and reaching the Ulster final hopes were high going into the game, but unfortunately it was not to be. Well done to all those involved who put a lot of commitment and hard work into the team during the year. Hopefully our seniors will come back stronger next year. A big thank you to Kelly & Ryan Solicitors for sponsoring team bags and to Micheal Dolan Senior for sponsoring polo shirts.
SYMPATHY
The club would like to offer sincere sympathy to the Maguire Family, Manorhamilton on the sudden passing of Breda Maguire. May she rest in peace. Also sincere sympathy to the Heraghty family on the death of their mother last weekend. May she rest in peace.
1994 LEITRIM TEAM TAKE TO THE FIELD
On Saturday next the successful 1994 Leitrim team will take to the field against an All-Ireland selection in a once of match of the season. As you will know, this is to raise funds for former Leitrim player and Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher Club man Seamus Dillon, who was seriously injured in a car crash last year. Seamus, now living Manorhamilton worked tirelessly for the GAA and its now time for us all to give something back to Seamus. The match throws in at 3pm and following the game at 8.30pm in the Bush Hotel there will be a social event which will be attended by a host of GAA Stars. If anyone would like tickets for the match please contact any club member or alternatively you can pay on the day in Pairc Sean.
BAG PACKING IN DUNNES
A huge ‘Thank you’ to all the all Girls and their parents who helped out at another successful Bag Packing weekend for the Club in Dunnes.
FIXTURES
This weekend we play Annaduff in Division 1 League under lights in Cloone at 9pm. We are in action for the next couple of weeks which is good preparation for Connacht Club against either Eastern Harps or St. Brigid’s on the 07th November.
U21 CHAMPIONSHIP
The draw has been done for the 21A Championship which takes will commence on 16th October. We will play the winners of either St. Mary’s or Greagh Gaels in the semi-final on October 23rd.
GLENCAR/MANORHAMILTON CLUB NOTES 20th September 2010
COUNTY FINAL
The countdown is on – and preparations are well and truly underway for the Senior County Final which takes place on Sunday in Pairc Sean at 3.30pm. We play St. Mary’s in the biggest game of the year. As usual I have no doubt our supporters will travel in large numbers for the big game and we wish the lads and management the very best of luck in their bid for three in a row!
JUNIORS MAKE FINAL
A big well done to our junior team who defeated Dromahair on a scoreline of 2-12 to 0-7 on Saturday evening in Ballinagleara. This now sets us up for a junior b championship final spot against Kiltubrid which is due to take place on Sunday 03rd of October. A big thank you to Ballinagleara for the use of their facilities, despite the amount of rain that fell on Saturday – they had their pitch in great shape.
CLUB MERCHANDISE
Club Merchandise is available in Killassnet Co-op this week. It is great to have another opportunity to decorate the town blue and yellow in the build up to the 2010 County Final and I would ask all business in the town to help us by putting their flags and bunting up.
INTERMEDIATE FINAL
Best of luck to our neighbours Drumkeerin in their bid for Intermediate honours on Saturday evening against Aughawillan.
LOTTO
There was no winner of last weekend’s lotto which was held in the Granary. The five numbers drawn were 2, 3, 29 & 31. The five consolation prises were won by Johnny Keavney, McDermott Tce., Maureen Kron, McDermott Tce., Grainne O’Connor, Glencar, Patricia Dolan, Newtownmanor and Anthony Clancy, Miltown. The jackpot has reached just over 17,000 and as always your support is appreciated.
BAG PACKING IN DUNNES
The Ladies are holding a fund raising bag pack this weekend in Dunnes, Cranmore 23/24/25th September. Anyone with 2 hours to spare over the weekend is more than welcome and your help as always is much appreciated. Contact Mary 0872308531
HURLING NEWS
The Ulster League Final was played on Saturday evening in Monaghan. The final score was Michael Davits 3-08 Glencar/Manorhamilton 0-8. The experienced Davits were the better team on the day with their County full forward scoring 3 goals. Manor didn’t play to their potential and were without 5 experienced players from their semi-final win. This Ulster League was a great success for the Hurling club and the experience gained was excellent. Also, a big thanks to all the supporters who travelled to game. Hard luck to our U16’s who lost to Coolera/Strandhill the Sligo League Final last week. The Leitrim Hurling Championship starts the weekend after next and we wish the team the very best of luck in their preparations. Scorers in the Game were: Micheal Dolan 0-5, Kyle Doyle 0-2 and B Cox 0-1.
WEDDING BELLS
Congratulations to Damien Thornton who married Louise McMenamin last week. The couple travelled to Italy along with family and friends for the happy occasion. We wish them many years of happiness together.
U16 CHAMPIONSHIP
Our U16’s face Drumreilly in the Bee Park on Friday evening at 6.30pm.
GLENCAR/MANORHAMILTON CLUB NOTES 7th September 2010
COUNTY FINAL
We played Mohill on Saturday evening in Pairc Sean and won out in the end by four points. We are now in the 2010 County Final along with St. Mary’s who beat Annaduff on Saturday evening. This is a great achievement for this group of lads, it’s no easy task qualifying for a third County Final in as many years and we wish them the best of luck as they prepare for the Final which will take place in Pairc Sean on Sunday 26th September.
JUNIOR B CHAMPIONSHIP
Well done to our junior team who qualified for the semi-finals of the Junior B Championship after beating St. Osnatt’s by 3-9 to 1-6 in Drumshanbo. Well done to the team who fought hard to the end. It was great to see such a big crowd in Drumshanbo and hopefully the same crowd will be at the semi-final which is against either Dromahair or St. Mary’s in two weeks time.
CLUB MERCHANDISE
Club Merchandise is available in Killassnet Co-op this week. It is great to have another opportunity to decorate the town blue and yellow in the build up to the 2010 County Final and I would ask all business in the town to help us by putting their flags and bunting up.
U16 CHAMPIONSHIP
The U16 Championship commenced last week and we are down to play Mohill in Eslin on Friday evening. Our U16’s had a good win over St. Francis last Friday.
GOOD LUCK
Good luck to Aisling Kerrigan and Gary (Bubba) Loughlin who are playing in the Championship Finals in Perth next weekend. Both of them play with the Western Shamrocks Club. They are in both the ladies and men’s final. It’s great to have the Glencar/Manor flag flying in Perth.
WEDDING BELLS
Congratulations to club player Ian Feeney & Melissa Healy who were married last week. We wish them many years of happiness together.
LEITRIM LADIES
The Leitrim Ladies are having a Fundraising Draw which will take place on 29th October. Tickets are €10 or 3 for €20. 1st prize is €1500, 2nd is Spa week end in Westport Hotel, 3rd prize is 2nights B&B in Landmark Hotel plus evening meal, 4th prize is Vibrotone Systems Voucher, 5th Prize Leitrim Design House (Leitrim based Jonathan Ball Crystal Vase) and 6th prize is Slieve Russell - Green fees for 4 people for one day. Tickets are available for any club official
ALL IRELAND TICKETS
Well done to Darren Sweeney & Kieran O’Flynn who won this years All Ireland Hurling Tickets while Brian McDonald and Colin Gilligan got this years All Ireland Football Tickets.
GLENCAR/MANORHAMILTON CLUB NOTES 31st August 2010
JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP NEWS
We played Cloone's second team in the Junior B championship on Sunday last in Leitrim village. We played well and had a comfortable win on the scoreline 1-13 to 0-2. Our next game is on Sun next at 1.30pm in Drumshanbo against our neighbours St Osnats. Both of us have already qualified out of our group to the knockout stage of the competition. This game will determine which of us tops the group. Team: Adrian Somers, Noel Mc Ternan, Jason Fox, Peter Maguire, Killian McGriskin, Paul Lonican[Capt.], Cian Mc Manus, Thomas Coyle [0-1], James O Hara, Conor Molloy, Patrick Loughlin[0-2], Denzil Lee [0-1], Paul Clancy [1-4], Niall Hickey [0-2], Dermot Mc Morrow, Sean Watters [0-1], Ronan Mc Manus [0-1], Ronan Flynn[0-1], James Kelly, Damian Mc Dermott, Gerard Cullen, Cian Bonnichon, Andrew Gilligan.
LEITRIM LADIES
The Leitrim Ladies are having a Fundraising Draw which will take place on 29th October. Tickets are €10 or 3 for €20. 1st prize is €1500, 2nd is Spa week end in Westport Hotel, 3rd prize is 2nights B&B in Landmark Hotel plus evening meal, 4th prize is Vibrotone Systems Voucher, 5th Prize Leitrim Design House (Leitrim based Jonathan Ball Crystal Vase) and 6th prize is Slieve Russell - Green fees for 4 people for one day. Tickets are available for any club official
CHAMPIONSHIP
This weekend is another busy one for our footballers with our seniors playing their semi-final on Saturday evening against Mohill at 6.30pm in Pairc Sean – meanwhile a local derby on Sunday against St. Osnatt’s at 1.30 in Drumshanbo in the Junior B Championship. We would like to wish best of luck to both teams.
MINOR CHAMPIONSHIP
Our minors played well in the bee park last Tuesday evening against Garadice Gaels – unfortunately despite winning we had not enough points to take us to a play of for a final spot. Best wishes to Mark Fox, who was very unfortunate to suffer a bad shoulder injury during the game. This concludes our Minor Championship for 2010.
SYMPATHY
Sincere sympathy to the extended Sweeney Family, Skreeney, Manorhamilton and formerly of Kiltyclogher on the death of Peter Sweeney. May he rest in peace.
NEW DEVELOPMENT
The committee wish to confirm that the lands are purchased and Francis Davitt has been appointed Architect. It is hoped to be in a position to make a planning application by end of September 2010. Thank you to all those who have come on board with our direct debit and are continuing to join the scheme and anybody wishing to join can do so by coming to a club enrolment from 9pm - 10pm in Bee Park Resource Centre on Friday 3rd September from where committee members will be available.
LEAVING CERTIFICATES
Belated congratulations to those club players who received their leaving certificate results last week, we wish them well in their future careers.
U16 CHAMPIONSHIP
The U16 Championship commences this week and we are down to play St. Francis in the Bee Park at 6.30pm.
GLENCAR/MANORHAMILTON CLUB NOTES 24th. August 2010
MINOR NEWS
Our minor team were awarded the points from St. Manachan’s on Wednesday evening last. We are due to play Garadice on Tuesday evening. Report will follow next week.
JUNIOR B CHAMPIONSHIP
This weekend our junior team our out against Cloone in the second group game of the Junior B Championship. This game is in Leitrim Gaels at 1pm on Sunday.
CHAMPIONSHIP
It was a very busy weekend for our footballers with our seniors wining an exciting encounter against Carrigallen on Saturday evening on a score line of 1-10 to 0-09. We now await the winners of Mohill v Bornacoola which ended in a draw at the weekend. This game will take place in two weeks time. Meanwhile on Sunday evening our Intermediate team were very unfortunate in their game against Aughnasheelin. A storming second half, despite conceding two goals gave us a real chance of coming away with something from this game but unfortunately it was not to be. Full match reports in the Leitrim Observer. Get well wishes to the Aughnasheelin Goalie who had to come of towards the end with an injury.
HURLING NEWS
Well done to the Under 16 hurlers who won their Sligo league semi-final against Tourlestrand on a score line of 5-07 to 5-05. They now await the winners of Western Gaels and Coolera/Strandhill
CLUB LOTTO
There was no winner of this weekends club lotto held in the Market Bar on Sunday night. The numbers drawn were 19, 21, 30 & 32. The five consolation prises were won by Luke Sheridan, Clooneen, Enda Loughlin, Dromahair, Mary Regan, McDermott Terrace, Francis McKeon, Rossinver and Louise Gilgunn, Skreeney Manor.
GLENCAR/MANORHAMILTON CLUB NOTES 10th August 2010
MINOR NEWS
Our minor team played Oughteragh Gaels - Sean O Heslins/Aughnasheelin combination in the Bee Park on Tuesday evening last in the second round of the
Minor Championship. The large crowd were treated to a terrific game of football between two evenly matched sides. We won out in the end by one point on the scoreline 3-6 to 1-11.Our next game is at home to St Mary's. Team: Caoimhin O Connor, Brendan Byrne, Shane Sweeney, Cian Bonnichon, Niall Mc Loughlin, Cian McManus, Niall Brady, Mark McGourty, Patrick Loughlin, Andrew Gilligan, James Rooney, Ronan Flynn, Daniel Skimmin, Killian McGriskin, Alan Curran, Darragh McNulty, Brendan Rooney, Rory Mc Dermott.
JUNIOR B CHAMPIONSHIP
The draw for the Junior B Championship was held on Sunday evening. We are in a group with Cloone, Aughawillan and St. Osnatt’s. Our first game is Sunday in Drumshanbo against Aughawillan at 1pm. We wish the team the very best of luck.
POSIES
Anyone wishing to purchase a DVD of the Wild Posies Show should notify any member of the committee this week in order that they can finalise numbers required. DVDs are 10 euro each.
SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP
Our seniors won their last group game on a score line of 1-07 to 0-4 against St. Mary’s on Saturday evening. We now meet Carrigallen in a re-match of last years County Final in the Quarter Finals on Saturday week. This game is in Pairc Sean at 7.15pm while on Sunday week our Intermediates play Aughnasheelin at 5pm in Pairc Sean in their Quarter Final.
SYMPATHY
Sincere sympathy to the McDermott Family, on the death of their mother Winnie. May she rest in peace.
HURLING NEWS
Hard luck to our U14’s who lost the Sligo league final to Naomh Eoin on Sunday.
CLUB LOTTO
There was no winner of the clubs lotto which was held in the Market Bar on Sunday night. The numbers drawn were 5, 6, 18 & 31. The five consolation prises were won by David Brick, Glencar, Breda Rooney, Mullies, Cian Rooney, Glencar, Eoghan & Aoife Sweeney, Clooneen & Ciaran McGriskan, Ross. Next draw takes place in two weeks time.
GLENCAR/MANORHAMILTON CLUB NOTES 27th July 2010
CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND
Well done to the seniors and intermediate footballers who both won in there championships outings over the weekend.
The seniors had a convincing win over allen gaels and now face st marys in there next match which is due to be played on the weekend of the 7th 8th of august.
The intermediates were made to work hard for there win against a tough Aughvas side but did enough to earn a 4 point win,next up is neighbours dromahaire and that game is due to be played next weekend see sports pages for time and venue.
Club Meeting re: new development
The club will be holding a consultation meeting with architect to take place on Thursday 5th of august at 7:30pm in the bee park community centre.
All welcome to come and give you views or have any questions answered
SHOW
Well done to all involved in the show, thankfully the weather cleared up and a great day was had by all. Also well done to the committee and everyone involved for hosting such a successful event.
HURLING NEWS
Best of luck to the senior hurlers this weekend in the Ulster semi final against Bruncrana. Game is to take place in Ballybofey at 6pm on Sunday all Support welcome.
Thanks to Glenfarne gaa for use of there pitch on Saturday morning while show was being held in the bee park.
Also good luck to James o brien,sean mc tiernan,brian feeney,kyle doyle, Declan ryan and partick clerkin who are playing for Leitrim u21’s on Wednesday 4th of august against mayo in the championship
GLENCAR/MANORHAMILTON CLUB NOTES 20th July 2010
CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND
This weekend our Senior and Intermediate championship gets underway. Our Senior team play Allen Gaels on Saturday evening at 7.30pm in Ballinamore while on Sunday our Intermediate team play Aughavas at 5pm in Drumshanbo. We wish both teams the very best of luck.
POSIES
Glencar Manorhamilton G.A.A. Pitch Committee would like to thank everyone who bought tickets for our first fundraiser on Saturday night last called the Wild Posies. A big thank you to our Posies, Finbarr Ryan, Enda Mc Loughlin, Hugh Mc Gurn, Shane Devaney, Cathal McEneaney, Sean Boylan, John O Flynn, Ciaran McGriskan, Eugene Clancy, Gerry Hickey and Eugene Gilgunn. Congrats to Ciaran McGriskan on winning the competition but I am sure all present on the night will agree that they were all winners as each of them put in a tremendous effort in there preparation for the night and the committee greatly appreciate what they done for the cause. To our M.C. on the night Seamus Gallagher, Drumkeerin we say a big thank as he was a great source of entertainment and his knowledge of contestants was a great advantage as he has always been a great help to the club over the years. Thank you to the following people who helped out on the night Des Creamer, Noel Loughlin, Sean Gilligan on lights and hall co-ordination, To Caroline Devaney and Mary O Flynn on Make up., Mary Coyle, Christina Gilligan and Aideen Loughlin on tickets, Barbara and Michael for co-ordinating the dancing by Emerald Revellers many thanks. To John James for getting us off to a great start with his Michael Jackson act he was brilliant. To Colm Farrell for the video, Francie Boylan for the music and James Molloy for the photography thank you very much. Now that we have lands purchased and Architect appointed we will be continuing to look for your support on our direct debit scheme.
LEAGUE
This weekend we played Dromahair in the Division 1 League. We came away with 2 points after a hard fought game. Meanwhile our Intermediate team lost out to Eslin away on Sunday.
SHOW
Best of luck to the Show Committee as they get their Annual Show underway this weekend. Hopefully the weather will be good.
HURLING NEWS
A date and venue has been confirmed for our Ulster League semi-final. It will take place on August 01st in Ballybofey at 2pm against Buncrana. We wish the hurlers the best of luck. Meanwhile our U14’s did very well to secure a place in the Sligo league final to be held on August 08th. They beat a strong Coolera/Strandhill side last weekend on a score line of 2-12 to 4-05. Daryl Hannon gave a man of the match performance at full back winning every ball. Scorers: G O’Hagan (1-04), M Feeney (0-5), F Rooney (0-3), L Sheridan (1-0).
GLENCAR/MANORHAMILTON CLUB NOTES 29th June 2010
SENIOR LEAGUE
On Saturday evening our Senior team recorded a win over neighbours Melvin Gaels in the Division 1 League. It was the Gaels that started brighter scoring the opening four points in quick succession but it was ourselves that finished the half stronger scoring 3 points. Half time score was 0-4 to 0-3. We started the second half as we finished the first scoring the opening 3 points and finished out stronger on a score line of 0-12 to 0-8. Team & Scorers: Gary Hickey, Shane Kerrigan, Paddy Maguire, Ciaran O’Flynn, Dominic Kelly, James O’Brien, Shane Loughlin, Aaron Hickey (0-1), Darren Sweeney, James Gilmartin, Colin Ryan (0-1), Anthony McDonald (0-2), Adrian Croal, Brian McDonald (0-1), James Glancy (0-7). Subs: Fintan McGourty, Stephen O’Hara, Gerry Hickey.
SHIELD FINAL
Our senior team play the Shield Final against Aughawillan on Sunday afternoon in Ballinagleara. Throw in is at 2pm. We wish them the very best of luck.
NEW ARRIVAL
Congratulations to Kieran & Colette Fox on the birth of their new baby girl.
SYMPATHY
Sincere sympathy to Phil, Alan, Carol & Conor McGowan and all the extended family and friends on the sudden & untimely passing of the very popular Jimmy Terry McGowan. Only a few weeks ago Jimmy Terry played in goals for the over 40’s & 50’s match at the clubs La Na gClub in the Bee Park. He was a great supporter of our Club and Leitrim over the years. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
JUNIOR TRAINING
Junior training will continue in the Bee Park on Friday evenings at 9pm.
WILD POSIES COMPETITION
You will probably have seen from a number of posters throughout the town that the club are running the above competition in the Bee Park Community Centre on Saturday night the 17th July starting at 8.45pm. Competitors include Hugh McGurrin, Eugene Clancy, Shane Devaney, Cathal McEneaney, Gerry Hickey, John O’Flynn, Kieran McGriskan, Enda McLoughlin, Sean Boylan & Finbar Ryan. Tickets are on sale from any of the Pitch development members including Maureen Mc Ternan, Ann McGriskan, Carmel Loughlin, Felim Gurn, Kieran Ryan, Niall Hickey, Fran Faulkner and James Molloy. Tickets cost €10 for an adult and kids at €5. This promises to be a great nights entertainment.
ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC
The clubs annual golf classic will take place in Blacklion on
Saturday 10th July. First prise is 4 All Ireland Football Tickets – there will be
many other prises on the day. To book you’re teeing of time contact Gerry Hickey
on 0872391956.
LADIES NEWS
Well done to our ladies team who had a comprehensive victory over Ballinagleara
on Sunday evening.
LEITRIM MINORS
Best of luck to the Leitrim Minors as they face Mayo in the Minor Championship on Saturday. This game is a curtain raiser to the Connacht Semi-Final Galway & Sligo replay. The game throws in at 4.30pm and hopefully there will be a good crowd there to cheer this fine group of players on.
CLUB LOTTO
There was no winner of the clubs lotto draw held in Joe Connolly’s. The five numbers drawn were 9, 10, 22 & 24. The five consolation prises were won by Alan McGowan, Carrick Leitrim, Sean Dolan, Amorset, Bernie Keavney, Brackery, Alan Sweeney, Clooneen & Linda McManus, Glencar. Next draw takes place in two weeks time.
HURLING NEWS
Our U12's had their last game in the Sligo League last Monday against Tubbercurry. They were unlucky to go down by a point. Our U14's had a great win against Easkey 3-08 to 1-03 while our Seniors went down to a strong Calry team on a scoreline of 1-05 to 0-14 points.
GLENCAR/MANORHAMILTON CLUB NOTES 15th June 2010
JUNIOR LEAGUE
On Saturday evening last our third team travelled down to Kinlough to play Melvin Gaels second team in Division 4 league. Both teams were up for the game and it turned out to be a very entertaining game with the result in doubt to the final whistle. In the end we won out on 1 10 to 0 10 scoreline. This result leaves us well placed in the league with one game away to Leitrim Gaels still to play. Team: Adrian Somers, Killian McGriskin, Jason Fox, Peter Maguire, James O Hara, Paul Lonican, Cian Bonnichon, Thomas Coyle[0 1], Ian Feeney, Patrick Loughlin[0 1],Padraig Kerrigan[1 01],Cian Mc Manus, Paul Clancy[0 3],Shane Kerrigan, Dermot Mc Morrow, Andrew Gilligan ,Conor Gilgunn, Gerard Cullen, Noel Mc Ternan, Ronan Mc Manus, Sean Watters, Gary Hickey[0 4]
Best wishes to Adrian Somers and Cian Mc Manus who picked up injuries during the game.
SENIOR SHIELD
Well done to our senior team who had a good win in the Shield on Sunday morning against Mohill. The game was played Cloone.
HURLING NEWS
Hard luck to our U14’s in their Sligo League game to Naomh Eoin. They went down on a score line of 7-08 to 2-04. Gavin O’Hagan scored 2-03 and Declan Byrne 0-1.
CONNACHT CHAMPIONSHIP
At long last – the wait is nearly over! We would like to wish all the team and Management the very best of luck against Roscommon on Sunday in Dr. Hyde Park. A lot of hard work and commitment has gone in for this years Championship and to our own club players, James Glancy, Darren Sweeney and Paddy Maguire who are on the panel for Sunday, we would like to wish them the very best of luck.. Throw in is at 3.30pm, however prior to the this the Leitrim Ladies take on Galway in Hyde Park and this is at 1.45pm in the Ladies Connacht Championship and hopefully all Leitrim supporters will go to the ground to support the ladies prior to the Mens game.
TICKETS
Tickets for the big game will be on sale tonight (Wednesday) in the Market Bar from 7pm till 9pm. All unsold tickets will be returned on Thursday so if you want your ticket you are advised to pick it up Wednesday. Prices for tickets are Seating-(Covered) €30, Seating-(Uncovered) €25, Terrace €20, Children €5 (Under 16) Terrace only. Students can get refund of €10 on Terrace Tickets & Sideline seating with valid ID at designated stile. OAPs can get refund of €10 on Stand or Terrace Tickets with valid ID at designated stile.
WEDDING BELLS
Congratulations to former player Peter O’Hagan and his new wife Emma Egan who were married at the weekend. The family and friends of the newly weds celebrated the happy occasion in the Lough Rynn Hotel, Mohill.
WEEKEND FIXTURES
On Friday evening our U16 team travel to Drumshanbo to play the home team at 7pm. This is our 5th game in this competition. We have played 4 and won three having lost one to Drumkeerin. We wish the team the best of luck. Meanwhile our Senior team play Bornacoola in the Bee Park on Saturday evening at 7pm in the Shield Competition.
LADIES NEWS
The Ladies played their 9-a-side Intermediate Final on Saturday evening last against Sean O’Heslin’s/Ballinamore. A draw the final result after extra time, a tough contest between the sides with the Manor Ladies coming back to draw level at the end of full-time and again in extra time, no date set for the replay.
BAG PACKING
This weekend our ladies will take part in a bag-packing weekend fundraiser starting this Thursday 17th, Friday 18th and Saturday 19th June in Dunnes Stores, Cranmore, Sligo.
EXAMS
Hopefully the exams are going ok for all our Junior & Leaving Certificates. We wish them the best of luck with the remaining exams.
GLENCAR/MANORHAMILTON CLUB NOTES 1st June 2010
DIVISION 2 & 4
Our Intermediate team recorded a good win away to Ballinagleara on Friday evening while our Junior team lost out to Carrick in Kiltubrid on Sunday morning.
GOLF CLASSIC
Our annual golf classic will take place in Blacklion Golf Club on Saturday the 10th July. More information to follow on this shortly.
WEEKEND FIXTURES
This Sunday our Senior team play Ballinamore in the Shield competition in the Bee Park at 3pm while afterwards our Junior team play Allen Gaels in the Bee Park at 4.30pm.
HURLING NEWS
Congratulations to our U16 Hurlers who have won the 2010 Leitrim U16 hurling championship. The team recorded a 4-7 to 3-1 victory over Gortletteragh. There was some very good individual performances. U14 Hurlers drew with Tubbercurry on Monday 1-08 to 2-05. Team & Scorers: D Beattie, K Lindsey, D Hannon, M Feely, C Ferguson, E Clancy, K McDermott (0-1), G. O’Hagan (1-6), M Feeney, F Rooney, D Byrne, S. Loughlin (0-1), C. McDermott, P Poniard. U12’s play Tourlestrand on Monday evening next away. Senior play Tourlestrand Sunday in Bee Park.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to all the club players both boys and girls who recently
made the First Holy Communion and Confirmation.
BON VOYAGE
Best wishes to Aisling Kerrigan who plays with our ladies team who is heading of to Australia at the weekend. We hear the Shamrocks team in Perth are looking for a mid-fielder!
U16’s
Well done to our U16 team who had a comprehensive victory over Ballinamore last Wednesday. Our U16’s have played 4 games now and won three against, Ballinamore, Carrigallen & Annaduff and having lost one to Drumkeerin.
CLUB LOTTO
There was no winner of this weekends club lotto held in Gurn’s Bar. The five consolation prises were won by Gary Irwin, 2 Mountain View, Helen McManus, Donaghmore, Anthony Logue, Shanvus, Niall Hickey, C/O Gerry Hickey & Aodh Flynn, C/O Post Office. The five numbers drawn were 2, 17, 23 & 31.
GLENCAR/MANORHAMILTON CLUB NOTES 18th May 2010
DIVISION 4 LEAGUE
On Saturday evening last we travelled to Aughavas to play their second team in the Division 4 league. We were short a number of our players due to exams and injuries. The first half was well balanced and we went in on level terms at half time. We dominated the first 15 minutes of the second half and 2 great goals from Thomas Coyle put us in a position to win the game. However an injury to our full back Michael Poniard who was playing very well gave the initiative back to Aughavas and they finished very strong to win by a single point. Best wishes to Michael for a speedy recovery and we also wish to thank the Aughavas physio and mentors who gave us assistance.
CLUB LOTTO
There was no winner of this weekend’s club lotto which was held in Gurn’s Bar. The five consolation prises were won by Enda Callaghan, Ross, Paul Boylan, Ross, Sean Giblon, Lisgormon, Packie & Bridie Feehily, Mullies, Trixie, Ivy House, Glenboy. The numbers drawn were 14, 17, 21 & 22. Next draw takes place in two weeks time. Jackpot now stands at €16,420
CLUB WEBSITE
Don’t forget to have a look at our new club website. James Molloy is keeping it up to date with recent activities within the club. There are several photo albums etc to have a look at. Check it out at www.glencarmanor.com
FIXTURES
Please check the fixtures section of this paper for news on this weekend’s upcoming fixtures.
GLENCAR/MANORHAMILTON GAA CLUB 27th April 2010
LADIES NEWS
Glencar Manor Ladies are due to play Westport in the 1st round of the Connaught Club League on next Sunday Morning 2nd May at 1pm. The game is fixed for Charlestown as a neutral venue. Your support for the girls would be brilliant on the day!
CAKE SALE
Glencar Manor Ladies are holding a Cake Sale after the weekend masses at St. Clare’s Church, Manorhamilton on next Saturday 1st & Sunday 02nd May, 2010 in the Bee Park Community Centre. Please come along and support - there will be many tasty treats on offer! Your support would be greatly appreciated.
SYMPATHY
Sincere sympathy to the extended family and friends of Declan Mulligan who passed away on Saturday. May he rest in peace.
SCOR
Unfortunately there was no luck for our Figure Dancers who travelled to Killarney for All Ireland Scor on Saturday. Hard luck to all involved. Congratulations to Bornacoola Question Time team who claimed an All Ireland title.
LA NA gCLUB
This year the club plan to host a range of activities for all the family in the Bee Park on Sunday May 09th. This day has been designated fixture free by the GAA. More information will follow next week so keep an eye out. If you have any ideas please inform any club officer.
WEBSITE LAUNCH
The club will be launching its new website this Friday night the 30th April in the Glens Centre, Manorhamilton at 9pm. There will also be an update on Pitch Development. All club members welcome to attend.
FIXTURES
Please check the fixtures in this paper for the games that are coming up this weekend.
GLENCAR MANORHAMILTON GAA CLUB NOTES 20th April 2010
Philly McGuinness RIP
Heartfelt sympathy to the McGuinness family on the tragic and untimley passing of your wonderful son & brother Philly. Also sympathy to the Mohill GAA Club, Leitrim GAA and the wider Leitrim community. Such a fine dedicated young person, you are and should be so proud of him. He has touched so many in his short life, and has left many fond memories behind him. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
HURLING NEWS
Our senior hurlers had a busy weekend playing their final group game in the Ulster League on Friday evening against Knock Grattan’s where they came away with a convincing win. Manor 4-19, Knock Grattan’s 0-3. Scorers: K Doyle, 2-09, G. Hickey 0-5, M. Dolan 1-01, C Cullen 1-0, P Loughlin 0-2 O Donnelly & E Collins 0-1 each. On Sunday Manor travelled to Sligo to play Naomh Eoin in round 1 of the Sligo league, Scor: Manor 4-14, Naomh Eoin 3.06. Scorers: G Hickey 2-03, K Doyle 0-8, M. Dolan 1-01, P Clancy 1-0, R O’Snodaigh & M McKeon 0-1 each. Well done to all concerned. Congratulations to Micheal Dolan’s mum Sandra who picked up over 20,000 Euro in Dublin on the Winning Streak game show.
LEAGUE COMPETITIONS
We had a busy weekend in the various Leagues. Our seniors suffered their first defeat of the season against a hungry St. Mary’s outfit in Pairc Sean on Saturday evening. We conceded three goals throughout the game; the final score was 3-7 to 1-09. On Sunday our second team were made fight all the way for the two points on offer against a gritty Aughavas team in the Bee Park with the score line finishing up 1-10 to 1-09, while on Sunday afternoon our Division 4 footballers recorded their second win in the Division 4 League against the visiting Aughnasheelin. Final score was 1-14 to 0-2.
WEEKEND FIXTURES
This weekend our senior team have a home game against Allen Gaels while our second team travel to Aughnasheelin to play the home side in Division 2.
SCÓR
The very best of luck to our Figure Dance team who will represent Leitrim & Connacht in this years All Ireland Scór competition in Killarney. We would also like to wish all competing Leitrim Finalists the very best of luck. There will be a large Leitrim contingent in Killarney this weekend.
ROSE OF TRALEE
Congratulations to club player Jason Fox (known to most of us as Chesney) who has been selected as an escort for the coveted Rose of Tralee this summer.
ST. CLARES CONNACHT FINAL
We would like to wish the St. Clare’s Comprehensive school team the very best of luck in the junior Connacht final next Monday 26th in Drumshanbo against Strokestown. This game is due to be played at 12.30. A lot of our own club minors are involved in this game and I would encourage as many as possible to make the short journey to Drumshanbo to support them.
CLUB LOTTO
There was no winner of this weekend’s club lotto which was held in Biddy’s Bar on Sunday night. The five consolation prises were won by Patricia Clancy, Larkfield, Adrian Keaney, Toothfield, Sean Boylan, Congress Terrace, Eli Rooney, Glencar P.O., Joshua Parkinson, Gortnagerrigen. Next draw takes place in two weeks time.
NEW ARRIVAL
Belated congratulations to Kevin & Moira Darcy on the birth of their baby boy recently.
GLENCAR/MANORHAMILTON GAA CLUB NOTES 13TH APRIL 2010
HURLING NEWS
Well done to our senior hurlers who had a terrific win over Aodh Ruadh, Ballyshannon on Saturday in Ballyshannon on a scoreline of 3-09 to 4-05 in the Ulster League. It was a very tight game throughout. Manor were two points down with 4 minutes to go when full forward Gary Hickey put a 21 yard free to the net. It was a great team effort from all. With only one game left to play in our group this team have already secured a place in the Ulster League Semi Final. We play Knock Grattan’s this Saturday in the Bee Park at 4.30. Team & Scorers: C Cullen, J O’Brien, C Phibbs, P Clerkin, S Feeney, M Poniard (0-1), M McKeon, D Poniard, B Cox, K Doyle (0-4), M Dolan (0-1), C O’Connor, G Hickey (2-3), P Clancy.
The U16’s had a comprehensive win over Ballinamore last Wednesday. We wish Conor O’Hagan a speedy recovery with his injury.
Congratulations to Sandra Dolan, Micheal Dolan’s mum who was picked out on Saturday nights Winning Streak Game show. We wish her the best of luck in Dublin on Saturday evening.
DIVISION 4 LEAGUE
On Saturday evening last our third team travelled up to Carrigallen to take on their second team in the Division 4 League. The weather was lovely and Carrigallen’s facilities were excellent. We started the game well but as the first half wore on we were finding it very difficulty to cope with the pace and movement of Carrigallen. We were very lucky to be going in at half time on level terms. Carrigallen raced in to a 3 point lead early in the second half but by that stage we had increased our work rate considerably and finished out the game playing some great football to record a victory on the scoreline 2-11 to 0-13. Four of our team, Patrick Loughlin, Killian McGriskan, Cian McManus & Ronan Flynn are still only 16 years of age and are showing great potential. Our next game is at home to Aughnasheelin on Sunday in the Bee Park. Team & Scorers: P Loughlin, K McGriskan, J. Fox, P Maguire, D McDermott, P Lonican (Capt), C. McManus, I Feeney, T. Coyle (0-1), P. Kerrigan (0-3), M. McGourty (1-3), D. McMorrow (1-0), P. Clancy (0-1), P Corrigan, R Flynn (0-2), S Kerrigan, S Watters (0-1), J. O’Hara, J. Kerrigan.
WEEKEND FIXTURES
The club have a very busy weekend ahead with no less than three adult football fixtures to take place, along with our hurlers and our U14’s. On Saturday the hurlers are in the Bee Park against Knock Grattan’s at 4.30, meanwhile our senior team travel to Pairc Sean to play St. Mary’s on Saturday at 7pm. On Sunday our Intermediate team play Aughavas in the Bee Park at 1pm, while straight after our junior team take on Aughawillan at 2.30pm. Our U14 boy’s team play Drumshanbo on Friday evening in the Bee Park. We wish all teams the best of luck with their upcoming fixtures.
SYMPATHY
Sincere sympathy to the Flynn Family, New Line, Manorhamilton and Dromahair on the death of Tommy’s mother Gertie Flynn, Dromahair. May she rest in peace.
LEITRIM
Hard luck to the Leitrim seniors and the minors who were defeated at the weekend, the minors by the narrowest of margins. We wish them the best of luck against Mayo in Pairc Sean which is at 5.30pm and directly before our Division 1 League game v St. Mary’s.
GLENCAR MANORHAMILTON CLUB NOTES 23RD MARCH 2010
HURLING NEWS
Our senior hurlers travelled to Donagh in Co. Fermanagh to play Knock Grattan's on Saturday afternoon. It was a tough and tight game throughout but Manor just couldn't hit the target. With up to 15 wides in the second half alone Manor were 6points down with 10 minutes to go. It was only then we found our scoring range. David Poinard was our highest scorer with 0-6, Micheal Dolan 0-3, Michael McKeon, Nevin O'Donnell & James Rooney 0-1 each. Caoimhin O'Connor and Kevin Clerkin found the net for the vital goals. The final score was 2-08 to 2-12. We play Woodford Gaels this Saturday in the Bee Park. Our U16's will play Ballinamore Monday 29th away.
SCÓR SINSEAR
What a night for Leitrim in this years Connacht Scor held in Loughrea. With 6 out of 8 acts won on the night. Hard luck to our set dancers who did not qualify, and congratulations to our Figure Dancers. The All Ireland Scor Sinsear takes place in Killarney on the 24th April. If you would like to order tickets please contact Lily Sweeney on 087-6571576.
YEARLY LOTTO SUBSCRIPTION
It's that time of year again and you can renew your yearly Lotto subscription with Ann McGriskan. The Jackpot now stands at over €16,000. Please contact Ann to renew your subscription on 087-2473620.
LOTTO RESULTS
There was no winner of this weekends lotto held in Gilbride's pub. The four numbers drawn were 7, 14, 15 & 31. The five consolation prises were won by Frank Reid, Ballybofey, Keith McDonald, Glencar, Bridget McBride, Lurganboy, John Harte, C/O Biddy's Bar and Pat Mawn, Main Street.
FIXTURES
This weekend sees the start of the Shield Competition with Eslin travelling to the Bee Park on Saturday for a 5.15pm throw in, while on Sunday our junior team have a home game against Annaduff and 2.30.
JUNIOR LEAGUE
Hard luck to our junior team who were unfortunate to concede a late goal against Dromahair in Dromahair on Saturday afternoon. We were two points up with five minutes remaining, however its goals that win games and this proved to be the case for Dromahair, they got three in total to our own 0-12. This was the first outing for our junior team in the League and next up is Annaduff in the Bee Park on Sunday. Team & Scorers: Adrian Somers, Shane Kerrigan, Jason Fox, Peter Maguire, James O'Hara, Michael Poinard, Paul Lonican, Thomas Coyle, Ian Feeney, Sean Watters, Mark McGourty, Dermot McMorrow, Paul Clancy, Gary Hickey, Damien McDermott.
LADIES NEWS
The ladies got their league campaign off to a good start with a win over St. Mary's in the Bee Park on Sunday. Thanks to all who came out to support them. Next round of the league is against Sean O Heslins, Ballinamore on Easter Sunday
CLUB DRAW
The Annual Club Draw will take place on Easter Monday night in the Market Bar. A big thank you to everyone for their support so far. If you would like to buy a ticket contact any club officer.
GLENCAR/MANORHAMILTON GAA CLUB NOTES 16 March 2010
MINOR TEAM NEWS
We travelled up on Sunday morning last to play St. Manachan's in the second round of the 15 aside Minor League. At the end of a good game we lost out to the Mohill/Eslin combination on the score line 2-11 to 1-10. We played our best football in the first half and deservedly led by two points at half-time. After the break St. Manachan's started to get a firm grip around the middle of the field and gradually turned the game in their favour. However we finished very strong and were unlucky not to get something out of the game. Injuries to a number of players left us with a small squad on the day. S. McPartland, A Gilligan, K McGriskan, C. O'Connor, C. McManus, D. Skimin, N. McLoughlin, P. Loughlin, D McWilliams, R. Flynn, M McGourty, J. Rooney, N. Brady, D. McNulty, A. Curran, K, Kerrigan, C. McDermott, M. McDermott, B. Rooney, K Clerkin.
SENIOR LEAGUE
Our senior team got made the trip to Aughawillan and came away with a deserved 1-12 to 0-7 victory. There were some very good performances throughout the team. Full match report elsewhere in paper.
INTERMEDIATE LEAGUE
In a busy weekend our second team played Cloone in the Bee Park. A great day for football with the sun shining down, the visitors went in at half time with a one point lead on 0-6 to 0-7. It was point for point almost for the first 15 minutes of the second half until a long range free effort from Aaron Hickey hovered over the goal mouth and was converted well by Mark Reilly. This was soon followed by a second yellow card for one Cloone player and we were able to build on this lead. Some good displays all round with some fine scores from Evan Sweeney and Aaron Hickey. Team & Scorers: C. Gilligan, S. Loughlin, S Devaney, J. Fox, I Feeney, S. Kerrigan, G. Hickey, C. McEneaney, A Hickey (0-5), M. Reilly (1-0), S. Watters, S. O'Hara, B. McDonald (0-1), A. McDonald (0-2), E Sweeney (1-4).
HURLING NEWS
Well done to our senior hurlers on their 02nd win in the Ulster League against the visiting Aodh Ruadh of Ballyshannon. With our Senior footballers in action in Aughawillan the hurlers were missing a good few dual players, but fair play to the younger hurlers who held on for a fantastic victory. It was a tough battle throughout the 60 minutes. Manor were 3 points behind at half time but showed great character to come from behind and win on a score line of 3-04 to 2-06. Gary Hickey rifled a 21 yard free into the top corner to win the game in the last minute. J Rooney, D Ryan, R O'Snodaigh put in great displays in the forward line while Patrick Clerkin, S Feeney & Captain C Phibbs worked tirelessly in defence. We now face Knock Grattan's of Fermanagh next Saturday away. Team & Scorers: C Cullen, G. McSharry, C. Beattie, J O'Brien, C Phibbs, P Clerkin, S Feeney, C O'Connor, G Hickey (2-0), M Dolan (0-3), P Loughlin, D Ryan (1-0), J. Rooney, P Clancy (1-0), R O'Snodaigh, N. McLoughlin, N Brady.
SCOR SINSEAR
Congratulations to both our Figure and Set Dancers who claimed victory on Saturday night in Mohill. They along with all the other winners advance to Connacht Scor in Loughrea on Saturday night. We wish them all the very best of luck.
TABLE QUIZ
A big thank you to everyone who supported the club table quiz on Friday night in Gurn's. A great nights entertainment was had by all. A big thank you to quiz master John McMorrow and also to Feilm Gurn for their assistance with the table quiz.
LEITRIM U21
Hard luck to the Leitrim U21 squad who were defeated last Wednesday by Mayo. Club players Aaron Hickey, Adrian Croal, Paddy Maguire and James O'Brien all started for Leitrim. There was a very good performance from this Leitrim team on the night.
SYMPATHY
The club would like to express its sympathy to the Reynolds family Bornacoola on the death of Kevin Reynolds. May he rest in peace.
GLENCAR MANORHAMILTON CLUB NOTES 09 March 2010
CLUB LOTTO
There was no winner of Saturday nights Lotto Draw held in Gilbride's on Sunday night. Numbers drawn were 12, 14, 17 & 22. The five consolation prises were won by Ann Marie Clancy, Larkfield, Sean & Ann Gilligan, Ross, Conor Feehily, Skreeney Manor, Kevin McDonald, Glencar and Joan Kerrigan, Glencar. Next draw takes place in two weeks time.
ANNUAL CLUB DRAW
The club draw will take place on St. Patrick's Day. It's your last chance to get your tickets which can be got from any club officer.
LEITRIM U21
Best of luck to the Leitrim U21's who travel to Cloone this Wednesday evening for the Connacht U21 Football Championship against Mayo. This game is due to throw in at 7.30pm. Adrian Croal, James O'Brien, Aaron Hickey & Paddy Maguire are all involved with the Leitrim U21's.
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Hard luck to Leitrim who fell at the final hurdle on Sunday in Cusack Park against Clare. Leitrim dominated proceedings but unfortunately to late goals from Clare snatched them a victory. James Glancy and Darren Sweeney started for Leitrim.
TABLE QUIZ
Glencar Manor Ladies are holding their annual table quiz in Gurn's Bar on Friday Mar 12th. Spot prizes, raffles and a good night's fun guaranteed. All support welcome.
WEEKEND FIXTURES
A busy weekend lies ahead with three of our team in action. Our seniors travel to Aughawillan on Saturday evening. While on Sunday last years Intermediate Champions travel to the Bee Park on Sunday for the second round of this years Intermediate league while our Minors make the long trip to Mohill for their second Minor game of the year. Best of luck to all three teams.
HURLING NEWS
Well done to our Senior Hurlers on their first win in the Ulster League against Woodford Gaels, Ballyconnell last Saturday. With many players injured or away we fielded a very young team. At half time Manor were a point behind but our fitness and score taking ability proved to be the winning of the game. We play Aodh Ruadh this weekend. Team & Scorers: S Feeney, C O'Donnell, J O'Brien, C Phibbs, P Clancy, S McTernan (0-2), P Clerkin, M McKeon (0-1), M Dolan (0-2), P Loughlin, B Feeney (0-4), J Rooney, C O'Connor, C Beattie, N McLoughlin (1-0) for S. McTiernan.
SYMPATHY
Sincere sympathy to the Lee Family, Lisnagroagh on the death of Packie Lee. May he rest in peace.
SCOR SINSEAR
Well done to our Figure & Set Dancers and also our Ballad Group who qualified for the Scor County Final which is due to take place in Mohill this Saturday night. We wish them the best of luck.
VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
Congratulations to the Leitrim Vocational School who were crowned All Ireland Vocational Schools Inter-County B Senior Football Champions on Saturday when they defeated Limerick.
GLENCAR/MANORHAMILTON GAA CLUB NOTES 02 March 2010
MINOR TEAM NEWS
We played our first game in the Division 1 Minor League on Sunday morning last against Garadice Gaels. This was a very enjoyable game played between two well matched teams and we came out victorious on the scoreline 1-13 to 0-12. Our next scheduled game is an away game against St. Mary's this weekend. A big thank you to John Paul Feely and the Shannon Gaels club for the use of their field for the game, we would also like to send best wishes to the Garadice Gaels player who got injured during the game. Team & Scorers: S McPartland, B Byrne, M Fox, P Clancy, K McGriskan, D Skimin, C McManus, P Loughlin (0-1), D McWilliams (0-2), J Rooney (0-1), M McGourty (0-1), R Flynn (0-5), N Brady, C O'Connor (0-1), A Curran (1-2), A Gilligan, K Kerrigan, D McNulty, N McLoughlin, C Bonnichon, T Feely, C McDermott, M McDermott, B Rooney, K Clerkin.
SENIOR LEAGUE
Our senior team got their Division 1 league campaign underway on Saturday evening last in Belcoo. In a very competitive game we emerged victorious against Kiltubrid on a scoreline of 0-9 to 0-6. There were some very good performances throughout the team in this tough, fast game. Veteran Sean Boylan made a welcome return to goals. Team & Scorers: S. Boylan, D. Poinard, P. Maguire, T. McDonald, D Kelly, J. O'Brien (0-1), G. Hickey, D. Sweeney, F. McGourty, A. McDonald, A. Sweeney (0-1), A. Hickey, B. McDonald, A. Croal (0-1), J. Glancy (0-5). Subs: E. Sweeney for A. Croal, J. Gilmartin for A. Sweeney, P. Corrigan for D. Sweeney.
INTERMEDIATE LEAGUE
In a busy weekend our second team made the short trip to Drumkeerin to take on the home side in the first round of the 2010 Division 2 League. We started of much the better side and clocked up a 1-06 to 0-3 lead going in at half time. However the team talk Drumkeerin got at half time seemed to inspire them to spring to life and they were the stronger team in the second half as they outplayed us and took their chances when presented to finish the game with a two point win 1-10 to 1-08. Team & Scorers: A. McDonald, J. Fox, S. Devaney, S. Kerrigan, G. Hickey, J. Gilmartin, M. Dolan, C. McEneaney, A Hickey (0-2), P. Corrigan, S. Watters, S. O'Hara (0-1), B. McDonald (1-1), R. Campbell, E Sweeney (0-4).
HURLING NEWS
Hurling resumes Thursday in the Comprehensive gym. U10's at 6pm, U12's/U14's at 7pm. For seniors and Minors training is at 7.45pm. First senior game in the Ulster League will take place this Saturday at 4pm against Woodford Gaels in Ballyconnell. All support would be greatly welcomed.
CLUB DRAW
The Club are currently selling tickets for our €20 draw which will take place in the second weekend in March. The following are the prises on offer. 1st Prise - €2,000 - co-sponsored by the Duffy Family, Market Bar, Manorhamilton and the Gilmartin & Devaney Family, Manorhamilton. 2nd Prise - €500.00 - sponsored by two supporters, Glencar/Manorhamilton GAA. 3rd Prise - €400.00 - sponsored by Damien McPartland, McPartland Oils. 4th Prise - €200.00 - sponsored by Murphy & Fox Monumental's. 05th Prise - 2 Nights Bed & Breakfast & one evening meal for any Clarion Hotel.
SCOR SINSEAR
Best of luck to all our club competitors in the upcoming Scor Sinsear Semi-Finals this Saturday night in Drumreilly Community Centr
TABLE QUIZ
Glencar Manor Ladies are holding their annual table quiz in Gurn's Bar on Friday March 12th. Spot prizes, raffles and a good nights fun guaranteed. All support welcome.
FINAL CALL - CLUB MEMBERSHIP
Next Friday night the 05th March the Club will have another opportunity for both underage and adults to register for the coming year. This will take place in the Community Centre from 7pm until 9pm. All club membership will be collected on the night. Players and non-playing members are asked to attend from underage right through to senior level in both ladies and men's codes.
Glencar Manorhamilton Club Notes 2010
Our other sponsors include
Gilberts Pharmacy, Annes Laundrette, Fox Monumentals, The Market Bar, McPartland Oils, Thorntons Butchers,Rooneys Carpentry, Glencar Water, Rooneys Centra, MacCormacks Mace, Melvin Plastics