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Any word on the U20 management? The word is Ryan Jones wants the gig but the clear favourite should be Shane Ward. He will know the players inside out from the Leitrim schools team last year. He was in with the Donegal U20s and his management and coaching will have improved since he was over the Leitrim Seniors. If he could bring in a few young fresh coaches under him from the county it would also help - but its hard to think of any off the top of my head.


Brilliant final round of the Senior championship.

I can see Aughawillan and Mohill ending up in a draw and St Marys beating Ballinamore.

Leitrim1234 (Leitrim) - Posts: 346 - 11/09/2025 10:16:03    2635684

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Replying To Leitrim1234:  "Any word on the U20 management? The word is Ryan Jones wants the gig but the clear favourite should be Shane Ward. He will know the players inside out from the Leitrim schools team last year. He was in with the Donegal U20s and his management and coaching will have improved since he was over the Leitrim Seniors. If he could bring in a few young fresh coaches under him from the county it would also help - but its hard to think of any off the top of my head.


Brilliant final round of the Senior championship.

I can see Aughawillan and Mohill ending up in a draw and St Marys beating Ballinamore."
Give it to Jones and Shane Ward

williesboy (Leitrim) - Posts: 510 - 11/09/2025 11:25:15    2635690

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any news on whether Diffley is available for the weekend for carrick or when is his appeal hearing

meathbasedfan (Leitrim) - Posts: 189 - 11/09/2025 13:15:08    2635712

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Replying To meathbasedfan:  "any news on whether Diffley is available for the weekend for carrick or when is his appeal hearing"
haven't heard but be very unlikely that his red would be overturned, a strike to the back of an opponents head, Ain't no way the committee can be seeing to allow that. Id be surprised if Mary's appealed

anklesockhater (Leitrim) - Posts: 13 - 11/09/2025 15:46:49    2635740

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Replying To alalalalalum:  "Ballinamore are the biggest club in the county, always have been. Until Carrick overtake them in senior titles it'll remain like that. Only another 16 wins to go for yee"
Be interesting to see who comes on top on Saturday between Carrick and Ballinamore. I think I will cross the Shannon to take it in. I went to a semi final between the same teams a few years ago in Pairc Sean and Ballinamore blew Carrick away. From a distance, Ballinamore might have a lot of mileage on the clock with a lot of their key players in mid to late 30s- Wayne McKeon, Shane Moran, Liam Ferguson - all great warriors but coming to the end me thinks. Carrick on paper much younger and mobile but have had three difficult games in the group. Will be worth watching

tommyc (Roscommon) - Posts: 7 - 11/09/2025 19:47:00    2635766

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Replying To meathbasedfan:  "any news on whether Diffley is available for the weekend for carrick or when is his appeal hearing"
Heard he won his appeal

SeanMacDiarmada (Leitrim) - Posts: 424 - 11/09/2025 22:20:09    2635780

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Replying To anklesockhater:  "haven't heard but be very unlikely that his red would be overturned, a strike to the back of an opponents head, Ain't no way the committee can be seeing to allow that. Id be surprised if Mary's appealed"
be prepared to be surprised..................................... Mary's appealed and won.

meathbasedfan (Leitrim) - Posts: 189 - 11/09/2025 22:23:15    2635781

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Replying To tommyc:  "Be interesting to see who comes on top on Saturday between Carrick and Ballinamore. I think I will cross the Shannon to take it in. I went to a semi final between the same teams a few years ago in Pairc Sean and Ballinamore blew Carrick away. From a distance, Ballinamore might have a lot of mileage on the clock with a lot of their key players in mid to late 30s- Wayne McKeon, Shane Moran, Liam Ferguson - all great warriors but coming to the end me thinks. Carrick on paper much younger and mobile but have had three difficult games in the group. Will be worth watching"
B'more have definitely something to play for, the right results elsewhere could see them in a semi final spot... it's unlikely but not impossible. You obviously could say the same of St Mary's but I just have this feeling that B'more will take them. It's definitely the key game of the weekend.

Square_B (Leitrim) - Posts: 1508 - 12/09/2025 17:09:02    2635904

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Predictions for this weekend ;

Senior
Melvin Gaels v Fenagh
Scoring difference is so bad that this is almost a dead rubber game for the lads from Kinlogh. Fenagh needs the points to secure a semi-final spit.
Fenagh by 7

Glencar Manorhamilton v Leitrim Gaels
Manorhamilton has been excellent in the championship. Are the Leitrim Gaels' new signings worth the money. Questions will be answered after this game.
Manor by 2

Mohill v Aughawillian
The loser will become a Ballinamore supporter. Mohill should win here.
Mohill by 6

St Mary's v Ballinamore
Ballinamore has secured a quarter-final spot. Mary's are in big trouble, and only a win will avoid a shock relegation final.
I think I picked Mary's to win every week. Maybe I'm the curse? I'll do Mary's a favour!
Ballinamore by 1

Junior
Aughavas v Melvin B
Aughavas by 10

Aughnasheelin v Glenfarne
It's great to see Glenfarne fielding two teams in this years championship. Congratulations to all involved.
Home advantage will help.
Aughnasheelin by 3

Drumreilly v Annaduff B
Drumreilly by 12

Eslin v Mohill B
Depends who Mohill has available, but Eslin should shade it.
Eslin by 3

Leitrim2024 (Leitrim) - Posts: 83 - 12/09/2025 17:28:45    2635909

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Honestly don't think I've seen as much interest in the SFC as this year. There are so many sub plots going into the last round of group games and so many people from outside the clubs involved talking about going to games and trying to decide which one to go to.

Hope the weather holds up for the pitches though. Not looking great.

IronSleeve (Leitrim) - Posts: 40 - 12/09/2025 20:12:13    2635916

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