All Ireland Winners!
It was fitting that the bunting was still hanging and the stage was still set as we welcomed home our returning heroes from the community games all Ireland finals held in Athlone. First up was the Community games All Ireland U10 champions who defeated teams from Leinster, had an extra time win over the Ulster Champions and a final win against Shannon where the lads who were impressive all weekend won by a score of 6:05 to 4:04 to claim the title of All Ireland Winners !.

The Ballinamore area U12 girls who were also representing Leitrim were equally impressive as the boys and were narrowly defeated in the Semi Finals but still went on to claim bronze and third place over all.

The Celebrations which kicked off in style in Athlone were quickly added to as bonfires in Fenagh and Ballinamore welcomed our young stars home in a cavalcade of flashing lights and car horns led by the flashing blue of the Gardaí.

The stage was set and the young players were presented to the cheering crowd on the festival platform to receive the richly deserved adulation.

Overall this is a wonderful achievement for the young people of the Ballinamore region and bodes well for the future of football in south Leitrim, special thanks must go to not just the players for making this possible but also to the mentors, managers and parents who helped make this victory possible. Leitrim Abu!
The Winners: Paul Honeyman, Gavin Darcy, Michael McBrien, Dessie Wisley, Cathal McCarthy, Shane Donohue, James Gilheaney, Ruairi O'Rourke, Dara Greenan, Colm McLoughin, Adam Reynolds, Sean McTeigue, Daniel Heuston, Tom Plunkett, Jamie Plunkett, Francis McGirl, Megan McGovern, Emma Honeyman, Niamh Donahue, Molly Murphy, Emma Beirne, Siomha Quinn, Caitlin Quinn, Megan O'Rourke, Caoimhe McDermot, Sarah Wrynn, Aoibhin Greenan, Deidre Quinn, Leah Smith, Caoimhe Prior, Caoimhe Cullan and Aishling Redican

Cluichí don Seachtain seo
The senior lads were in action last Saturday in the quarter finals of the intermediate championship where they took on Eslin in a very competitive and hard fought match. It was nip and took throughout the game with Ballinamore improving in the second half and securing a draw by a score of 1:14 to 1:14, next up will be the replay on Sunday the 30th at 12:00 in Cloone, with a semi-final berth against our neighbours Aughnasheelin up for grabs, hopefully the lads can win and join our two Junior teams in the semi's
Team: Philip Farrely, Mattie Murphy, Liam Ferguson, Keelan McHugh, Tiggy, Joe Murphy, Philip Murphy, Shane Moran, Dean McGovern, Conor Moran, Niall McGovern, Peter Reynolds, Shane Murphy, Brian Beirne and David Duignan. Subs Used Mark McRory, Paddy Connaughton and Wayne McKeon

The Junior A lads were in action Sunday and booked their semi-final berth with a good victory over Achadh an Mheasa by a score of 0:11 to 0:3, next up for the lads is Melvin Gaels.

The junior B lads will be in action in their semi-final match on Saturday in Cloone at 18:45 where they will take on Fenagh St Cailins with a place in this year's final up for grabs.

We would like to wish the lads all the best this weekend !

 

Good wishes
Best wishes for a speedy recovery for two men who are hospitalised at the moment. Our former Chairman and former Co Secretary Tomás O Móráin is in hospital at present, as is Sean Flynn one of our great Lotto supporters. Go mbeidh sibh ar ais linn   go luath.  

Ballinamore SOH Golf Classic
The club's annual Golf Classic was a great success with, fortunately, a good day and a good turn out. Thanks to everyone who helped with the successful organising of the event and all the ladies who helped with catering. Special thanks to Ray McTague for his generous sponsorship. A full list of sponsors is available on our website and Facebook page.
The full list of winners: 1st Michael O Reilly, John Dalton, Ciaran Brady & Dermot Gannon. 2nd, Bryan Cribbin, Damien Gilheaney, Eoin Cribbin & Devin Creamer 3rd: Barry Maxwell, Paul Gill, Bríd Sullivan and Breda Travers. 4th Julian Craggs, Ray Gleeson, Sean Healy & David McLoughlin 5th   Maurice Cullen, Chris Fahy, Jimmy Egan & Lorcan Harrison, 6th Gerry Gilheaney, Gerry Moran, Petie O'Rourke & Seamus Gilheaney. 7th David Dolan, Tommy Dolan, Kevin Beirne & Damien Cosgrove. 8th Breege Solon, Maureen Heslin, Dorothy O Connor & Mary Donohoe. 9th  John McWeeney, Michael Solon, Enda McHugh & Michael McHugh.

 

Leitrim Ladies
Best of Luck to Ballinamore SOH players Sarah McLoughlin and Roisin McHugh and the rest of the Leitrim Ladies who will be in action this week as they take on Waterford in the TG4 Intermediate Championship semi-final, where they can hopefully claim victory and a place in the all-Ireland final. The match will take place 29th August at 4:15pm at the Gaelic grounds in Limerick. 

St Felims Minors
The lads were in action against St Manachans at last Wednesday night and were beaten by a score of 5:17 to 2:4 the result leaves St Felims on 0 points after two games played. Next up for the lads is a match at home against St Brigids at 1900.

U8/U10 Blitz
A big thank you and well done to all the parents, mentors and players that visited Pairc Sean O'Heslin on Saturday gone for this years' festival blitz. The sun was shining for this feast of football and it was great to see so many supporters and families there on the day to see these young players in action. Thanks also to the local Gardai for sponsoring the event and for ensuring that none of these young players left empty handed.

 

Caring for Conor

Folks Buses have been organised for this event- please contact Barbara Gunn in Gay Priors Select Bar and lounge to book your place

A special night of fundraising will take place on Friday 11th September in Longford Greyhound Stadium at 8pm. This is to raise much needed funds for Conor McGloin who suffered a global brain injury affecting all aspects of his development. Conor is son of Susan and Sean, Grandson of Annette and the late Michael Martin of Ballinamore and Terence and Margaret McGloin of Kinlough. Please support this very worthwhile cause. It's open to all the family with family admission for €10, 11 races are scheduled and there's opportunities to sponsor dogs and races for those that cannot attend on the night. Tickets are available through John Ryan, Helena D'Arcy, Janette McManus, Joey Smith, John O'Connell and Tommy Moran. Donations also welcomed via Ballinamore Credit Union.

The Leitrim GAA 1994 Huddle

There are few Leitrim people who do not remember that famous day, 21 years ago, when Declan Darcy lifted the Nestor Cup. Much has been written about this momentous journey and everyone has their own treasured memory of that summer 21 years ago.  As part of National Heritage Week, a nostalgic evening of remembrance is taking place in Ballinamore Library on Friday August 28th at 8pm.  This will be an 'up for the match' type event led by Seán Ó Súilleabháin where those present will discuss the lead up, the matches, the aftermath and the positive impact of Leitrim's historic championship of 1994.  There will also be an exhibition of memorabilia, including letters, cards, telegrams of good wishes and congratulations from home and abroad, sent to the County Board Secretary, Tommy Moran and the football used in the Connacht final will also be on display.  For further information please contact Mary Conefrey on 0719645567.  Don't miss it!

Comhbhrón
Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Nora Quinn, who passed away on Thursday gone. All at Sean O Heslin's would like to pass on our deepest sympathies to all of her family and friends. Go ndéana Dia trócaire air/uirthi.

Comhghairdeas ar lá bhúr bpósta
Congratulations to Shane Reynolds on his marriage to Sharon McGuire which took place recently, Shane was captain of our 2004 championship winning team and we hope to see future Reynolds lining up for SOH's in the future !

Ballinamore SOH Underage Draw
This years' draw will take place in Prior's @ High Street on Friday 18th September. Tickets are €5 each and a book of 5 for €20 and are on sale from underage players. Some great prizes folks; 1st prize - Trip for 2 people to the All Ireland Gaelic Football Final with overnight accommodation and match tickets; 2nd prize - 2 nights away for 2 people in the Sligo Park Hotel; 3rd prize - Overnight stay for 2 people in the Sligo Park Hotel; 4th prize - €200 cash prize; 5th prize - iPod. Please support this important fundraiser.

Ballinamore Running & Walking Group
Meet at ROR Fitness at 8:15pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. You can walk, jog or run. Refreshments will be served afterwards. There will be a weekly donation to Temple Street Children's Hospital. Get fit, have fun and raise money for a great cause. For more information contact Ronan O'Rourke 087 7734332

Minor Training
Minor training has commenced every Monday evening in the Park at 8pm. All welcome.

Assorted Fitness Classes
Bootcamp still running on Tues at 8pm on Ballinamore GAA pitch for ladies, men & teens. This Thurs at 8pm our fitness class is in Ballinamore sports complex. Weekly fitness classes in Ballinamore GAA Gym Tues & Thurs at 11am. Wednesday at 6.30pm & 7.30pm. Ballinamore Community Centre Mon & Thurs at 8pm. New 6 week group of fitness classes for September starting Monday 31st August. All welcome, for further information or booking contact 0879390980 

 

New Lotto venue
Tábhairne an Bhainc is the newest Lotto venue in town and we had our first Lotto draw there on Monday night. It is great to see a new pub in town and, especially, in a historic building which was a bank from the early 1890s. Good also to see it with a name "as Gaeilge" adding to the town's reputation as the town with the most Irish signage outside of the Gaeltacht. Best wishes to Ossie Costello and his staff in their new venture. Go n-eirí libh.

Club Lotto Monday 24th August 2015
Results were not known at time of going to press, please see Facebook and our webpage for latest results

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