Gaelic Games
Leitrim team to face Limerick
The Leitrim team to to face Limerick in the opening round of the Allianz National League Division four game on Sunday in Pairc Sean MacDiarmada, throw-in 2.30pm was named this morning.
Team ethic key to success for Leitrim in National League opener against Limerick
The Leitrim senior footballers begin their National League campaign on Sunday next and they will be hoping a win over Limerick in the opening round will help ensure the team’s fourth successive year playing in Division 4 is their last at this grade.
Ladies host Down in opening league fixture
The Leitrim ladies begin their Bord Gáis Energy NFL Division 3 campaign on Sunday next when they host Down in Ballinamore, throw-in 2pm.
Midfield powerhouse and imposing goalkeeper honoured
To win one award at the annual County Board awards night is a special achievement but to win two, in two different sports, is something not many can claim to have achieved.
Connacht glory eludes Leitrim after dramatic final
It was a case of so near and yet so far for Leitrim who staged a and heroic second half comeback but were ultimately denied victory in the Connacht Vocational Schools final as the Mayo goalkeeper and corner back made excellent goal line saves in the dying stages to ensure it would not be Leitrim’s day.
Soccer
Boylan double ensures Manor Rangers advance in Connacht Cup
Manor Rangers advanced to the next round of the Connacht FAI Junior Cup when chalking up an impressive away win as the north Leitrim men brushed aside the challenge of St. Patrick’s FC from Caherlistrane, Co. Galway on Sunday afternoon last.
Rugby
Final countdown for Six Nations opener video
A video preview for Sunday’s Ireland V Wales Six Nations clash featuring Stephen Ferris and Jerry Flannery
Carrick’s Shane Layden included in Ireland U-20 squad
IRELAND kick off their ‘Electric Ireland U-20 Six Nations Championship home fixtures when they square up to Wales in Dubarry Park, Athlone, on Friday night, (kick off 7.05 pm) and there will be plenty of local interest in the game as Carrick-on-Shannon’s Shane Layden has been included in the Irish squad.
Connacht record famous Heineken Cup win
With 79 minutes and 40 seconds on the clock at the Sportsground, Harlequins’ desperate search for the winning score looked to be at an end, as a knock-on gave Connacht a scrum in front of the main stand. The home side’s heroic and disciplined defence seemed to have earned them a famous victory… or had it? There was still more drama to come. The visitors shoved Connacht back and scrum-half Danny Care pounced on the loose ball. With the tension in the ground near breaking point, the Aviva Premiership leaders attempted to drive their way into range for a clinching drop goal. The Connacht faithful would surely have feared at this stage that a heartbreaking fifteenth straight defeat might have been on the cards.
Huge crowds turn out to greet Tommy Bowe
Irish winger Tommy Bowe is best known for terrorising defences whenever he takes to the field but last Saturday afternoon several hundred people were afforded an opportunity to see a different side of the friendly giant when he stopped in Gerard Anthony Menswear, Carrick-on-Shannon to sign autographs and pose for pictures.
National Sport
Ulster assess McLaughlin position
Ulster have announced that the contract of head coach Brian McLaughlin is "under review".
O'Brien eyes IPL contract
Ireland's Kevin O'Brien is hoping to return to the scene of his finest hour by earning an Indian Premier League contract in Saturday's franchise auction.
Venues named for amateur showpiece
Royal Portrush and Carnoustie have been chosen to host the British Amateur Championship in 2014 and 2015 respectively.
Walsh appeal dismissed
Ruby Walsh has had his appeal against a three-day careless riding ban dismissed following a hearing at the British Horseracing Authority.
Europe has Cheltenham prep
Sizing Europe's trainer Henry de Bromhead is using Sunday's Boylesports.com Tied Cottage Chase at Punchestown as a warm-up for Cheltenham.
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Weather for Carrick-on-Shannon, Ireland
Sunday 05 February 2012
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 6 C to 6 C
Wind Speed: 9 mph
Wind direction: South west
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Temperature: 6 C to 11 C
Wind Speed: 7 mph
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