Leitrim GAA Club notes

With new deadlines for the Christmas edition of the Observer, a number of clubs unfortunately missed out on having their notes printed in this week’s sports pages. The following are the notes that were received after last Friday’s deadline.

Please note that all items, including club notes, for the sports pages must be submitted no later than 12 noon next Monday December 29 

CARRIGALLEN

Festive greetings: Wishing all our juvenile players and their parents, senior players and families and all club members a Happy Christmas and Happy New Year. To our members, players, coaches, past and present, friends & family please join us for an evening to recognise the efforts by so many and the support of a community for your club. Our Club Night takes place on December 28, at 8pm in Kilbrackan Arms Hotel. Music by Tom Moran & refreshments served!

MOHILL

Down Memory Lane: This week's random trip down Memory Lane takes us back to 1963 to a Junior Championship clash between Mohill and Fenagh which Mohill won on a 1-6 to 1-3 scoreline following a good lively encounter played in Carrick. Mohill's best players on the day were Jacko McCrann, George Booth, Michael McGuinness, Christie McCaffrey, Anthony Canning, Brian Rowley, Sylvester Kivlehan. Marksman were Johnny Rowley 1-0, Christy McCaffrey 0-2, Sylvester Kivlehan 0-2, Anthony Canning 0-1, Peter Gordon 0-1. The lineout was as follows: Sean Bannon, Paddy Haughney, Jacko McCrann, John Joe Cassells, George Booth, Christy McCaffrey, Michael McGuinness, Brian Rowley, Anthony Canning, Johnny Rowley, Vincie Crossan, Frank Doris, Peter Gordon, Brendan Gallagher, Sylvester Kivlehan. Subs. used were Michael Rowley, Padraig Guckian. Once again, we must point out that this was our first team as we regraded to Junior for1963, and indeed, remained in this grade in 1969 after we won Junior in 1968.

Condolences: Our condolences go to Gerry and Fionnuala Duignan on the passing of Fionnuala's mother Margaret McKiernan (nee Connolly) Ballinamore. Gerry played at all levels for Mohill and Leitrim during the 70s and 80s, while in recent times he had been a great supporter of Club and County. At County level he represented Leitrim at U21 level and was sub goalie with the Seniors. Margaret’s son, Patrick Beezer, was a renowned Ballinamore and Leitrim player during the same era while her grandson is now a star player with the Sean O’Heslins Club. To all Margaret’s family and friends we extend our deepest sympathy.

Our condolences also go to the family and friends of the late Millie McNally (née McGuinness) Drumhanny, who passed away last week. Millie was married to the late Jack McNally, former Leitrim footballer and County Board Officer. Her nephews John and Paul McGuinness, Drumhanny, starred at all levels for Mohill, while in more recent times have been mentors at Underage level with Paul being a joint Junior Manager this year, as well as Selector with our Senior team. Her niece Annells, represented the Club successfully in Scor some years back, while more recently, was also a very successful fundraiser in our local Strictly Come Dancing event. Millie of course taught for many years in the old Mohill Boys National School, St. Michael’s.

Convention: This year’s annual County Board Convention took place on Wednesday night of last week in the Bush hotel Carrick. Our own Alan Armstrong retained his position as Assistant Secretary unopposed. Congrats also to Adrian McCaffrey who was elected as Vice Chairperson. Adrian, a businessman here in town, has been a generous sponsor of Mohill GAA Club in recent years, and is also a former Underage mentor with the xlub.

Santa’s visit: We would like to thank all the organisers who made Santa’s visit to Mohill GAA at Lough Rynn Castle Hotel such a success. Thanks to all who supported it and turned up in such large numbers on the day. Thanks also to Lough Rynn Castle for their hospitality on the day, and to Therese Foy photographer and Mrs. Claus herself, Claire Quinn who acted as MC.

Schools’ Football: Our combined Leitrim schools team lost out to St. Gerald’s Castlebar, last week on a 3-9 to 1-13 scoreline. Once again, Mohill's sole rep was Frankie McManus at centerfield who left his mark with a massive two pointer early in the second half.

50/50 draw: Last week we had our special Christmas draw with the venue having been changed to O’Carolans bar. Congrats to Gerry Conway, Cloone who was the lucky winner of our amazing jackpot of €6,880. Thanks for entering Gerry and enjoy your winnings. In addition to the amazing jackpot we also had 10 prizes of €250 to give away. The winners of these were: Ciaran McMorrow, Fergus Casey, Nuala McNulty Achill, Tina Molloy, Ann Marie Keegan; Evie, Fiachra & Anthony O’Neill. Nigel & Daragh Cox, Annaduff, Roisìn Egan. Pat Coen. Patricia & Don Flynn. Thanks to the O’Carolans for hosting the draw and to Kieran for pulling the winning tickets out of our draw drum. Thanks also to all those who entered last week. Tickets can be bought online or at any of our boxes around town.

Our next draw will be held in O’Callaghan’s on Friday December 26, and as always can be viewed live on our Instagram and Facebook pages at 10.15 pm. The Club would like to take this opportunity to thank everybody who supported our draw in 2025 and to wish all our patrons a very happy Christmas and a peaceful and bright New Year.

The 50s club: Heartiest Congratulations to Clint Taylor who entered the 50’s club when he celebrated his 50th birthday recently. Hope you enjoyed the celebrations Clint.

Thank you: We here at the Club would like to say a big “thank you” to all who supported our Club in so many ways throughout 2025, volunteers etc. You all helped to make our work a lot lighter to keep things ticking over smoothly. Here’s wishing you all a very merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year. Looking forward to seeing you all again in 2026. 

ANNADUFF

Weekly 50/50: The Annaduff GAA 50/50 draw took place on Friday last from Duignan's bar, Drumsna. Congratulations to our 50/50 winner John Loughran winning a jackpot of €1650 and the seven free tickets for next week's draw was Terry Kellegher. This week we also had an additional draw for vouchers. Clare Connellan won two (for Cox's Steakhouse and the Copper Still),  Jason Ward (KC Motors), Eilish Murphy (Taylors bar), Ann Beirne (Hair & Beauty by the Shannon), Doreen Hunt (Crowes, Dromod), Adrian Cox (Mc Guires, Rooskey), Sean Dunne (Carrick Motor Factors) and Sean Gallagher (Duignan's, Drumsna). Get all the latest news on the Annaduff GAA app Next draw with a minimum jackpot of €1000. So to be in with a chance, get your tickets in. Envelopes on sale in various businesses around the Parish. Enter Via our Clubspot App, and also via the link below Jackpot increasing daily: Link: https://member.clubspot.app/club/annaduff-gaa/fundraisers

Festive Fisticuffs: Annaduff GAA & LGFA presents Festive Fisticuffs (White Collar Boxing) on Sunday December 28, in the Kilglass Community Centre (N41 YC44). All participants are training hard at the minute, each running fundraisers, please support these events. Tickets for the main event are on sale at €25 each, Doors will open at 5.30pm with the event starting at 6.30pm sharp. There will be numerous prizes on the night, 1st prize €2000, 2nd prize €1000, 3rd prize €500, 4th & 5th prize €250 each and 6th prize is an Annaduff Club Hamper.  It promises to be a great night and something to look forward to over the Christmas holidays.

Happy Christmas: Annaduff GAA would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year, and to thank you to each and everyone for their support through the year. 

Annual St Stephens day walk: The Annual St. Stephens day walk will take place from the Annaduff community centre on Friday December 26, at 12 noon sharp. Donations this year will be for the Irish Heart foundation and Laura Lynn. Spot prizes and refreshments after the walk hosted by Annaduff ICA. 

Condolences: Annaduff GAA would like to send our sympathies to McNally family on the recent death of Dromod resident Mrs Milly McNally wife of the late Jack McNally (public house). Milly was a former National School teacher in Mohill and was heavily involved in our local Annaduff Credit Union. Also the late Jack was one of the Annaduff team players when the Club was reformed in the late 50s and also one of the founder members of Dromod Development Association. We send our deepest condolences to Maura, Anne & John and their families.

CLOONE

Lotto: Our next lotto draw is in Creegan’s Bar, Cloone on Saturday December 27. The Jackpot now stands at €5,300. Tickets can be bought on the night or online on Clubforce before 9:00 on the night of the Lotto draw: https://cloonegaa.clubforce.com/products/lotto/cloone-gaa-club

Cloone GAA Club Draw: Tickets are now on sale for just €20 each or you can grab a bundle of three for only €50. The draw will take place on Saturday January 31, in Creegan’s Bar, Cloone. To get your tickets and be in for a chance to win some fantastic prizes, please get in touch with a club member or use the following link below to enter or check our social media pages: https://cloonegaa.clubforce.com/products/shop/event_ticket/cloone-gaa-club-draw . Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support our club and potentially walk away as winner on the night! 

AGM: Our AGM will take place on Saturday January 10, at 8pm in the Clubhouse. All positions are open for nominations. Nomination forms will be available in the coming week. All club members are encouraged to attend!!

White Collar Boxing: Cloone’s Jamie Beirne, Mikie McGuinness and Kieran Boyle are taking part in the Annaduff GAA & LGFA White Collar Boxing Event which takes place on Sunday December 28, at 6:30pm in Kilglass Community Centre. Tickets are on sale for €25. To support the boys please use the link below or it can be found on our social media pages. Best of Luck Lads.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year: As the Year 2025 is nearly at an end, we would like to wish all our Cloone GAA members a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! As we look back on the season, we want to express our sincere gratitude to everyone near and far who supported and followed us throughout the year. A special thanks goes to all the volunteers, coaches, players, and supporters who generously gave their time and effort to help our club thrive. We truly appreciate each contribution you have all made this year. GAA would like to thank you all for your hard work, dedication and support of Cloone GAA throughout the year.

Without you all the past year would not be possible in which we ran a very successful fundraiser within the club that being our annual Halloween Trail and our Club draw will take place in the next coming weeks. It's true what the GAA says that it is a place “Where we all Belong". We have had highs and lows throughout the year but we always stand strong together in good times and in bad times. At this time, we would like to thank everyone within the club for all the voluntary work done throughout the 2024 Season.

We would like to thank all our readers, supporters, sponsors, management, players as well as John, Willie and staff in the Leitrim Observer for their continued support and efforts throughout the year. Here's to a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year as we look forward to going again for the 2026 season!

BALLINAMORE SEAN O’HESLINS

Nollaig Shona ó Seán Ó hEislin, Béal an Átha Móir! As we wrap up another fantastic year, we want to wish all our players, members, and supporters a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We hope everyone enjoys the festive season, and that our young stars get a special visit from Santa! At this time of year, we hold in our hearts all those we have lost throughout the year. We think of them and their families, and we remember their contribution to our club and community. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha. A huge thank you to everyone for your incredible support throughout the year – it means so much to the club and community. Here’s to an exciting 2026 full of football, friendship, and success! Nollaig Shona daoibh go léir!

Christmas 50/50 Bumper Draw: A massive congratulations to our winners from last night’s Christmas Bumper 50:50 draw in Smyth’s Siopa Ol. First prize: €3,100 Orla Redican Fenagh; 2nd €1,000 Caroline & Thomas Grey; Auto-Renew €500: John & Mary McWeeney. This draw marked the second largest jackpot we’ve ever given away and it wouldn’t be possible without the continued support of our fantastic community. Thank you to everyone who bought tickets, supported the club, and continues to back Ballinamore SOH throughout the year.

Comhbhrón ó chroí: Everyone in Ballinamore Sean O’Heslins would like to extend our deepest to the McKiernan Family, Kildoragh, on the sad passing of Margaret. Mother of former club player & manager Patrick Beezer McKiernan, grandmother to Michael & Emma, great grandmother to the next generation of young players coming up - she will be sadly missed by all.

New Year’s draw: Our annual New Year Draw is here – and it’s bigger than ever! There’s €7,000 in prizes up for grabs, including a top prize of €5,000. Draw Date: Saturday January 10, 2026 in Smyth’s Siopa Ól. Ticket Options: One ticket for €20; three tickets for €50; seven tickets for €100. Tickets are available from all our usual club sellers or online through our APP. You can also purchase over the phone with Revolut from Michael on 086 390 6791. Best of luck to everyone entering – thank you for your support!

FENAGH ST CAILLINS

Club Lotto: Our next draw takes place Monday  December 29. As well  as the opportunity to win our match 3 Jackpot of €3000 and match 4 Jackpot of €5000, there are two guaranteed prizes of €500 cash and 500 litres of oil. You can purchase your tickets online by clicking the link on our socials or envelopes are available in Molly's Bar, Fenagh, The Poor Scholar, Ballinamore and Fenagh Visitor Centre.

Happy Christmas: We would like to wish all our members and supporters a Happy and Peaceful Christmas and we wish you Health and Prosperity in 2026. We have had an eventful year within all levels of teams and our exciting new Club Development. We wish to take this opportunity to thank you all for your kind and generous support in 2025 and look forward to a successful 2026. 

ST MICHAEL’S

Christmas Greetings: As another year draws to a close, everyone at St. Michael’s GAA & LGFA Club would like to wish our members and their families a very happy Christmas and a healthy, successful New Year. We’d like to extend our sincere thanks to each and every one of you for the incredible support shown throughout 2025, both on and off the pitch. Your commitment, encouragement, and community spirit continue to be the heartbeat of the club and make everything we do possible. Whether cheering from the sidelines, volunteering behind the scenes, or supporting us in countless other ways, your contribution has not gone unnoticed and is truly appreciated. We look forward to 2026 with optimism and excitement and hope it brings more great moments, shared memories, and continued success for our GAA Club. Wishing you all a peaceful Christmas and the very best for the year ahead.

Joe McShera Memorial Cup: The Joe McShera Memorial Cup is taking place on Sunday December 28, in Ardcarne Park at 1.30pm. It’s Parish Wars! Cootehall, Battlebridge, Drumboylan & Cleaheen Road against Corrigeenroe, Crossna, Knockvicar/ ArdcarneAll support welcome & wear your Club colours!

Ardcarne Community Games: We are using the Return scheme as a fundraiser for the local community games. All eligible empty bottles can be dropped into the orange bin at Ardcarne Park at any time of the year. We appreciate all the continued support we received throughout the year. We wish all our participants and supporters a very Happy & Peaceful Christmas. We look forward to another enjoyable year in 2026

Super Fuel & Holiday Draw 2025: We are coming close to the Super Fuel & Holiday Draw 2025, which takes place on December 30, with a fantastic range of prizes on offer thanks to the generosity of our sponsors. Prizes include three major fuel prizes  including the popular trailer of firewood along with overseas holidays to Australia, New York and Paris. Also up for grabs are four staycations, five hotel breaks and a robot hoover. We extend sincere thanks to everyone who has bought or sold tickets and to all who have supported the draw in any way to date. Your continued support is greatly appreciated and plays a vital role in our club and wider community.

Condolences: The Club sends its deepest sympathies to the Nolan family, Keadue on the recent passing of former St Michaels player, Jim Nolan. May he rest in peace.

CORLOUGH

Happy Christmas and happy new year to all our members and  supporters. 

Lotto draw: December 20, draw - counties picked: Longford 19, Cavan 4, Wexford 31, & Fermanagh 17. No jackpot winner next lotto draw will be on 3rd Januaryjackpot will be €6,100.

House draw winners: 1st prize: hamper, winner Marisa Kelleher, Bawnboy; 2nd prize: hamper, winner: Jim Joe Dolan, Corraleehan; 3rd prize: €30 voucher SuperValu, winner: Michael P McGovern, Corlough; 4th prize: bottle of whiskey & Aughawillian ticket winner: Paddy Shannon, Derrylin; 5th prize, bottle of whiskey & Corlough ticket, winner: Jim Joe Dolan, Corraleehan; 6th prize bottle of wine & Corlough ticket, winner: Peter McGovern, Corlough; 7th prize: €20 winner: David Joyce; 8th prize: bottle of wine & biscuits, winner: Damien McGovern; 1st prize Large hamper sponsored by Feehan family winner: Aidan McGovern; 2nd prize bottle of whiskey & Corlough annual ticket, winner: David Joyce; 3rd prize bottle of vodka & Corlough annual ticket, winner: Leighanne Flynn; 4th prize: bottle of wine & Corlough annual ticket, winner: Katrina McGovern; 5th prize bottle: €20 winner: Anne McGovern; 6th prize €20, winner: Angela McGovern; Online winner: Patrick Scollan.

Many thanks to all who sold and bought tickets for our Christmas lotto, thanks to the Feehan family, Martins garage, Raymond McGovern, SuperValu Ballinamore & Ollie Plunkett for spot prizes, we had a huge uptake on ticket sales for this draw and our annual draw ticket sales are selling fast too, five days left to grab yourself a ticket, €7,000 in prizes https://clbspt.app/ZMRbM6