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Positives to be taken despite first league defeat
The Leitrim Ladies travelled to Morgan Athletic Grounds, Armagh on Sunday last hoping to maintain their 100% record in this year’s Bord Gais Energy Ladies National Football League Division 3, but they would have been well aware that the challenge posed by Armagh would be a step up from what they faced against Down and Sligo in their previous matches.
Niall “reasonably happy” after setback
After seeing his side slump to their first league defeat of the year Leitrim manager Niall Kilcrann was understandably frustrated with the two point loss but he insisted there were plenty of positives that could be taken from the game.
Mohill secure opening day win in Ballinamore
The Gallogly Catering All County League Division 1 got underway in Ballinamore on Saturday afternoon last but it was the visitors, Mohill, who deservedly recorded an opening day victory.
A two point victory gives the impression of a very tight and hard fought encounter but in realty, for the majority of the game Mohill were much stronger and it was only the introduction of Wayne McKeon and the moving of Shane Moran into midfield with 20 minutes remaining that gave Ballinamore any hope of turning the outcome in their favour.
Glencar/Manor see off near neighbours in opening round
Underdogs Dromahair really put it up to their near neighbours Glencar/Manor when the sides met in Sunday’s competitive Gallogly Catering ACL Division 1 opening round game in Gaelic Park, Bundoran but it was Glencar/Manor who emerged victorious to get their league campaign off to the perfect start.
Leitrim get league campaign back on track with win in Carlow
Leitrim got their league campaign and hopes for promotion from the Allianz National Football League Division 4 back on track with a much needed win over Carlow on Sunday last. The two point winning margin was greeted warmly by the Leitrim players when the full time whistle sounded as they knew defeat to Carlow in Dr Cullen Park would effectively have ended their interest in the division after just two games.
Ladies record second emphatic league victory
Leitrim Ladies secured their second win in as many games in Division 3 of the Bord Gáis National Football League with a nine point win over Sligo at Connolly Park in Collooney on Sunday afternoon. Full forward Aine Tighe continued her good form, helping Niall Kilcrann’s side keep up with the early pace-setters with a goal and nine points. The win now sees Leitrim sit third in their division, level on points with the top two, Westmeath and Armagh by virtue of points difference.
Barney pays tribute to his team after “hard fought battle”
With a two point victory and two precious National League Division 4 points secured it was understandable that Leitrim joint manager Barney Breen was in an upbeat mood when talking after his side got the better of Carlow on Sunday last.
Three Leitrim players named in Connacht squad
It has been announced that three Leitrim players - Wayne McKeon, Cathal McCrann and Paddy Maguire - have been named in the Connacht squad for this Sunday’s M. Donnelly Interprovincial semi-final against Ulster in Markievicz Park, Sligo on Sunday next, February 19 (throw-in 2pm).
Frustrated Carlow manager feels “the better team lost”
Having seen his side lose by two points Carlow manager Luke Dempsey struggled to hide his frustration when talking to the press after last Sunday’s match in Dr Cullen Park. Although he was pleased with the effort put in by his players he was left ruing a series of missed chances that ultimately ensured his side’s first match of the Allianz National Football League Division 4 proved to be a losing one.
One change in Leitrim team to face Carlow
The Leitrim team to face Carlow in the Allianz National League Division 4 macth in Dr Cullen Park on Sunday was announced today and shows one cange from last week’s starting 15. Glencar/Manorhamilton’s Darren Sweeney will start in midfield in place of Dromahair’s Paddy McGowan.
League campaign begins with disappointing defeat
After an FBD campaign that promised so much for the followers of Leitrim football last Sunday’s Allianz National League Division 4 opening round fixture against Limerick in Pairc Sean MacDiarmada proved to be something of a reality check for a Leitrim side that were fortunate to emerge from with just a three point defeat.
Leitrim ladies get league campaign off to a flying start with big win over Down
Leitrim ladies team got their Bórd Gáis National Football League Division 3 campaign off to a flying start at Páirc Sheán Ui Heslin in Ballinamore on Sunday afternoon with an emphatic 16 point win over Down.
“We want to be unbeatable in Pairc Sean” says Barney
After last Sunday’s game against Limerick, Leitrim joint manager Barney Breen was as frustrated as the Leitrim supporters who exited Pairc Sean hoping to see their side get of to a winning start in the Allianz National Football League Division 4. While Barney was quick to point to areas of Leitrim’s performance that he was less than happy with, he was also adamant one defeat does not undo the good work that has been done since the beginning of January.
Ladies manager Niall Kilcrann pleased with emphatic win
Speaking after his side’s comprehensive 16 point win over Down in Sunday’s Bórd Gáis Ladies National Football League Division 3, Leitrim boss Niall Kilcrann told the Leitrim Observer that he was pleased with his side’s performance, praising the cut-throat attitude of Leitrim’s forward line, the energy of his midfield and the tenacity and hard work of his back line.
Limerick boss Maurice Horan delighted to secure opening day win
Limerick manager Maurice Horan was a pleased man as he stood on the Pairc Sean MacDiarmada sideline after he saw his side get off to a winning start with a deserved win over Leitrim in the opening round of the Allianz National League Division 4. Reflecting on the game Maurice acknowledged it wasn’t much of a spectacle but he was adamant the only thing he was concerned about was ensuring he and his side returned to Limerick with a win and two points.
Ballinamore undone by Hansberry masterclass as Ursuline College claim Connacht title
Last Wednesday’s Tumble Jungle Connacht Senior C Ladies Final proved to be a tough experience for the Ballinamore school as they came up against an Ursuline College team, led by Emma Hansberry and Lauren Boles who were ruthless from start from start to finish.
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.
Heroic comeback not enough for Leitrim in Hastings Cup Shield Final
A seven point defeat at the hands of your fiercest rivals is never easy to take, no matter what the competition. The fact that Leitrim trailed Roscommon by six points at the interval and seven at the game’s death in last Saturday afternoon’s Hastings Cup Shield Final in Lanesboro gives the impression there was very few positives Leitrim could take from the encounter. However, Leitrim more than played their part in this fixture and the performance in the second half, inspired by half-time substitues Shane Moran and Conor Beirne saw Leitrim level the game and ensured the contest would go to extra-time.
Preparations for National League continue with comfortable win
Leitrim concluded their FBD League campaign on Sunday last with a relatively comfortable victory over GMIT and when Barney Breen and George Dugdale reflect on the three games they will surely be pleased with the preparation they have been given ahead of the National League which begins on February 5.
“We have to keep improving” insists George
Although it is still only January and the football year is very much in its infancy, the Leitrim footballers recorded their second win of the FBD League in Strokestown on Sunday last when they dismissed the challenge posed by GMIT. While a winning habit is something all teams, no matter what standard they are competing at aspire to, Leitrim manager George Dugdale insisted in the aftermath of last Sunday’s game that his side will have to continue improving if they are to make a real impression in the National League.
Leitrim advance to Connacht final after comprehensive win over Galway
There has been something of a feel good factor surrounding Leitrim football in recent weeks following the senior sides victory over Roscommon in the FBD League, encouraging showings from the U-21 team and last week that mood continued in Ballyhaunis as the Leitrim VEC side beat Galway by eight points to set-up a Connacht final against Mayo.
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