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Everyone at Sean O'Heslin's would like to extend their deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Aisling Cooke, New Jersey, who passed away on the 2nd of September 2014 following a tragic road accident at the tender age of 15. Aisling is the daughter of Hugh and Deirdre Cooke (Murray), New Jersey (Carrigallen) and the grandaughter of Pat and Pidgie Murray, Sunnyside Queens (Killaneen and Aughnasheelin). Aisling was known throughout the New York/New Jersey areas for her sporting prowess in Gaelic Football, Basketball, Soccer and Baseball and it was on her way home from a charity football game with her team that she received her injuries that eventually proved fatal. Aisling's passing has caused immense grief to everyone that knew her or her family both in the States and here in Leitrim. Aisling and her family were great supporters of Leitrim GAA and Sean O'Heslin's with whom her grandfather Pat Murray won a Championship medal in 1956. We ask everyone at the club to take a moment to think of Aisling and her family and friends at this diifficult time. Go ndéana Dia trócaire uirthi.

Three Championship Final places secured
In an exciting week for the SOH club, our Intermediates, Minors and Ladies all secured final places in their respective championships. Massive well done to all the players, management and supporters who have assisted in making this a memorable week for the club. Hopefully over the coming weeks, the 3 teams can add to their already great success and bring the 3 championship trophies home.

Intermediate Championship Semi Final
Well done to the intermediate team who fought for every minutes of Saturday's match, they left everything on the pitch and were deserved winners in the championship semi final.
SOH started the brighter team and were awarded a free out on the left after one minute of play, which was kicked just short of the bar, we did not have to wait much longer for the first score and Peter Reynolds duly obliged when he placed an excellent free over the bar in the 2nd minute, this was quickly followed by a long range effort from Wayne McKeon to give SOH a 2 point lead. SOH did not have it all their own way and two quick points by Ballinaglera evened up the score at 0:2 to 0:2 after six minutes of play. SOH hit a couple of further wides before Andrew Beirne scored an excellent point followed by a Luke Murphy effort to leave SOH leading by 0:5 to 0:2 after 15 mins. Peter Reynolds quickly added another free on 17 to leave SOH in control with a score of 0:6 to 0:2, Phillip Farrely then saw action in the SOH goal with an excellent save pushing the ball high and wide denying Ballinaglera a goal and possibly a point. Luke Murphy added further points after a point by Ballinaglera to leave the match on 0:8 to 0:3. Ballinaglera added a further free followed by an excellent attempt from Peter Reynolds which went just wide. This was the last action of the first half and SOH went in leading by 0:8 to 0:4. SOH looked in control in the first half and were contesting every ball in a high tempo match. SOH did kick 7 wides and thankfully these did not seem too costly at this stage of the match. The second half started with SOH playing into the scoreboard end with Andrew Beirne who had an excellent first half being replaced by James McWeeney. Ballinaglera started the second half brightly shooting over two points while SOH kicked three wides, leaving the match on 0:8 to 0:6. In the eighth minute of the second half James McWeeney scored a good point to extend the lead. Ballinaglera quickly hit back with a point of their own before, on 16 minutes, Mark McGrory scored another well taken point this was followed quickly by another good point from McWeeney and a point to Ballinaglera to leave the scores at 0:11 to 0:8. Ballinaglera were continuing to play well and attempting to cut the deficit but shot a couple of good scoring chances wide, this was followed by a couple more wides for SOH. You could sense some nerves from the SOH supporters as Ballinaglera dropped a couple of long balls into the Ballinamore square which were well defended and cleared with Ballinaglera finishing strongly, the scores were still 0:11 to 0:8 with Ballinaglera putting on the pressure when SOH were awarded a free which Wayne McKeon dispatched over the bar in the 28th minute to calm the nerves of the Ballinamore fans in the ground and less than a minute later Peter Reynolds brought the SOH fans to their feet when he drove the ball low and hard in to the Ballinaglera goal to make the victory certain and leave Ballinamore winning by 1:12 to 0:8 points. SOH Abu !!!.

Minor Championship Semi Final
Well done to the Minor St Felims team who marched into the county final with a comprehensive win over local rivals St Bridgets on Wednesday gone. The St Felims team were always in control and ran out winners by a score of 3-15 to 1-5. Team; Darren Maxwell, Francis Bohan, Niall McGovern, James Hamill, Fintan Gallogly, Donal Feely, Paddy Connaughton (C), Dean McGovern, Peter Reynolds, Oisin McCaffrey, Luke Murphy, David Charles, Seamus Sweeney, Kevin Mullin, Eoin Kenny. Subs; Adam Goldrick, Kevin Moran, Eugene O'Rourke, Barry McGovern, Damien Creaven. Everyone at the club would like to wish Ryan Cull (St Bridgets) a speedy recovery from the injury that occurred during Wednesday night's match.

Ladies Intermediate Championship Semi Final
Well done to Oughteragh Gaels who put in a very impressive performance in Sunday's Championship semi final match against Annaduff. The ladies scored an impressive 7 goals and 25 points to Annaduff's 2 goals and 3 points. The ladies have now been drawn to play St Francis in this year's intermediate county final. Hopefully they continue their good form and win the championship.

Sean O'Heslin's Golf Classic
The Ballinamore SOH Golf Classic takes place at Ballinamore Golf Club on Saturday September 13th. The timesheet can be booked by calling 087 917 3185. Times are filling up so please get in touch as soon as possible if you are committed to play.

All Ireland Final Draw
Tickets are now on sale for this year's All Ireland Final club draw. Tickets are €5 each or a book of 5 for €20. First prize a trip for 2 people to the All Ireland Football Final with overnight accomodation and match tickets. 2nd prize is a 2 night break for 2 people in any Brian McNiff hotel. 3rd prize is an overnight stay for 2 people in the Clarion in Sligo. 4th prize €200 cash. 5th prize Ipod. Tickets can be purchased from club members or down in the Park this Wednesday and Thursday between 8pm and 930pm. Alternatively you can contact Raymond McHugh on 086 207 1046. The draw will take place in Priors Ballinamore on Friday 19th September.

Leitrim's Republican Story
Our club man Cormac Ó Suilleabháin will launch his eagerly awaited history of republicanism in Leitrim on 3 dates in September as follows. The Bush Hotel Carrick on Shannon Thursday 18th September at 830pm - launched by renowned historian, writer and former editor of the Irish Press Tim Pat Coogan; The Standing Stone Hotel, Ballinamore Friday 19th September 830pm - co launched by Chairman of Leitrim County Council Paddy O'Rourke, Counsellor Martin Kenny and Counsellor John McCartin; The Bee Park Centre, Manorhamilton Saturday 20th September 830pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Cluichí don Seachtain seo
Under 16 Football Championship Ballinamore SOH vs Mohill Thursday 11th September at 7pm in Mohill
Ladies Under 12 Championship Ballinamore SOH vs St Josephs Thursday 11th September at 7pm in Pairc Seán O'Heslin
Gallogly Catering ACL Division 1 Ballinamore SOH vs St Mary's Saturday 13th September at 6pm in Ballinamore
Gallogly Catering ACL Division 3 Ballinamore SOH vs Eslin Sunday 14th September at 12pm in Eslin

Join the fitness buzz this September
If you are interested in improving your health and fitness levels in a social environment come along to Ballinamore Community Centre Monday or Thursday at 8pm. Ballinamore GAA gym Tuesday or Thursday at 11am or Wednesday at 6.30pm or 7.30pm. All classes starting the first week in September. For booking or information contact Michelle Fanning on 0879390980

Club Lotto Monday 8th September 2014
Numbers Drawn 1, 2, 6, 0, 4, 7, 3, 5.
Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir den Lotto ar Dé Luan seo caite.
Duaiseanna do dhaoine a bhí i láthair ar an oíche:
House Draw €40 Micheal McGirl, Aughnasheelin
kindly sponsored by Jackie & Kathryn- Won by Padraic McKeon
€40 an duine; Breda McWeeney, Longstone; Jack Prior, Aughawillan; Hugh P Prior, c/o C McNiff; Majella Ford, Ballinrobe Co Mayo.

Next Weeks draw takes place on Monday night in Lawrences - Pota Oir €8550

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