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Predictions for this weekend

Senior
Mohill v Ballinamore
Mohill is struggling to fill the void left by Shane Quinn and Keith Beirne. Ballinamore has a few lads missing, too, but should have enough to edge this.
Ballinamore by 5

Melvin Gaels v Leitrim Gaels
Melvin Gaels showed improvement as the league progressed. It won't be easy, but Leitrim Gaels should get the win.
Leitrim Gaels by 4.

Fenagh v Aughawillian
Fenagh has improved a lot since last season. Aughawillian has some key players missing and could struggle here.
Fenagh by 9.

Manorhamilton v Mary's
Manorhamilton have the players to cause problems but McNulty's absence in the middle is huge.
Mary's should win here.
Mary's by 6

Intermediate
Allen Gaels v Gortletteragh
I think Allen Gaels would have being a contender for the Senior championship this year, if they hadn't blown the Intermediate final. The addition of Roscommon player Kieran Kilcline is another boost for them. Gortletteragh has some fine players, but it will take a hugh effort to surprise Allen Gaels in Drumshambo.
Allen Gaels by 7

Carrigallen v Annaduff
Carrigallen showed improvement as the league progressed. But even without Darren Cox, Annaduff should be too strong.
Annaduff by 3.

Bornacoola v St Mary's B
Both teams will be happy with this draw. With 3 teams relegated this year, a loss for either team would be a big blow.
Mary's had 36 fit lads lined out for the league final, so their 2nd team could be strong. It's hard to decide.
Bornacoola by 1.

Junior A
Aughavas v Aughnasheelin
Aughavas by 3

Manorhamilton B v Glenfarne
Glenfarne by 3

Eslin v Drumreilly
Drumreilly by 2

Cloone v Annaduff B
Cloone by 6

Leitrim2024 (Leitrim) - Posts: 78 - 15/08/2025 11:52:38    2632003

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Big win for Mohill last night considering the players they are without this year. Ballinamore will rue all their missed chances, not a fatal defeat for them by any means, but that's a game they'd have targeted to lay down a marker.

JimmyNail (Leitrim) - Posts: 289 - 16/08/2025 13:58:59    2632111

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Replying To JimmyNail:  "Big win for Mohill last night considering the players they are without this year. Ballinamore will rue all their missed chances, not a fatal defeat for them by any means, but that's a game they'd have targeted to lay down a marker."
Another big surprise in Manorhamilton tonight.
Where next for St Mary's?

Any reports from the Championship games.

Also I would love to hear feedback from the Leitrim underage teams wins in Ballyhaunis.

joeman123 (Leitrim) - Posts: 604 - 16/08/2025 21:23:35    2632167

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Replying To joeman123:  "Another big surprise in Manorhamilton tonight.
Where next for St Mary's?

Any reports from the Championship games.

Also I would love to hear feedback from the Leitrim underage teams wins in Ballyhaunis."
The importance of Barry McNulty to Manor cannot be underestimated. They hadn't him for the whole league and tonight he scored 5 points from play I think. Manor have some fine young players coming through and I think they will be very strong strong in the next few years. Not a fatal defeat for Carrick but questions will remain over them after that. Leitrim Gaels and Fenagh made strong starts and you'd think even at this early stage relegation is between Aughawillan and Melvin Gaels.
In Intermediate Allen Gaels won comfortably against a mediocre Gortletteragh side who could be in a relegation battle if they don't improve as will Carrigallen who lost out comfortably in the end to Annaduff. 3 teams relegated from Intermediate.

JimmyNail (Leitrim) - Posts: 289 - 17/08/2025 08:07:37    2632206

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Great win for Manor lastnight had themselves,Aughawillian and Melvin Gaels down as the weakest teams in Senior Championship. If they can add another win could be enough to save them

Weaternpro (Leitrim) - Posts: 70 - 17/08/2025 08:41:03    2632209

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Out of Curiosity why has Glenfarne never tried to raise money to redevelop there own playing facilities? It's a shame the have to use Shannon Gaels pitch for games. By the way from the pic's I saw on Nevin O'Donnells Social Media it has a lovely backdrop

Weaternpro (Leitrim) - Posts: 70 - 17/08/2025 21:28:05    2632343

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Replying To Weaternpro:  "Out of Curiosity why has Glenfarne never tried to raise money to redevelop there own playing facilities? It's a shame the have to use Shannon Gaels pitch for games. By the way from the pic's I saw on Nevin O'Donnells Social Media it has a lovely backdrop"
Quite possibly because of the money needed to do the job right... a million might do it these days (couple of prunty pitches & new dressing rooms). Massive undertaking for a parish like Glenfarne.

Square_B (Leitrim) - Posts: 1486 - 17/08/2025 22:23:14    2632352

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In relation to the underage teams, it was great to see Leitrim competing well at this level.
The U15s have had a great year. They were a bit disjointed last Saturday and had a good lead but let Sligo in for two goals in a minute. Finished well with a goal at the death to deservedly win it. Lots of great players but the captain Adam McCormack is a fine player and leader, but has lots of support.
The U16s had a disappointing year but they clicked on Saturday and produced a great performance against Roscommon. They all played well enoigh so not fair to single anyone out but I have to say Senan Kelly and Michael O'Grady are two great prospects, with plenty of others performing brilliantly. Lots of good players and positives. Keep it going.

Polluv (Leitrim) - Posts: 1 - 17/08/2025 22:27:51    2632354

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made the trip up to a few games this weekend . An intresting double header in rooskey , was a plessure to take in st brigids and kilglass before the leitrim club game , a refreshing look to see the likes of ben ocaroll and brian stack playing for there club . Anyway , this is the leitrim forum , the bors put in a impressive dispaly there slick handling and tremendous workrate showed that of a well rounded team , boyle is a future star. Call me crazy , but i think melvin gaels were unlucky this weekend .

Avensis2012 (Leitrim) - Posts: 5 - 18/08/2025 15:15:13    2632495

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Replying To Polluv:  "In relation to the underage teams, it was great to see Leitrim competing well at this level.
The U15s have had a great year. They were a bit disjointed last Saturday and had a good lead but let Sligo in for two goals in a minute. Finished well with a goal at the death to deservedly win it. Lots of great players but the captain Adam McCormack is a fine player and leader, but has lots of support.
The U16s had a disappointing year but they clicked on Saturday and produced a great performance against Roscommon. They all played well enoigh so not fair to single anyone out but I have to say Senan Kelly and Michael O'Grady are two great prospects, with plenty of others performing brilliantly. Lots of good players and positives. Keep it going."
Thanks for this report.Very encouraging for sure, as this group had under performed in many of their earlier games.

I am delighted to see the underage get mentioned on this forum. Mostly any comment in the past was about how bad things are at Academy level.As you point out things are really looking up.

joeman123 (Leitrim) - Posts: 604 - 18/08/2025 17:58:46    2632521

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Good results at underage for Leitrim consistently it seems at this stage. The rot sets in at minor or is it the other counties raise their levels there.

alalalalalum (USA) - Posts: 4 - 19/08/2025 09:18:55    2632588

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Replying To alalalalalum:  "Good results at underage for Leitrim consistently it seems at this stage. The rot sets in at minor or is it the other counties raise their levels there."
Congratulations to all the Leitrim underage teams.

Unfortunately at minor level Leitrim are pitched against full strength Mayo and Galway teams and the reality of the football championship as it stands.

Backheel (Leitrim) - Posts: 210 - 19/08/2025 10:20:34    2632605

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Replying To Backheel:  "Congratulations to all the Leitrim underage teams.

Unfortunately at minor level Leitrim are pitched against full strength Mayo and Galway teams and the reality of the football championship as it stands."
There's no reason why we can't change that, yes it requires more effort and shoulders to the wheel but it can be done.

Square_B (Leitrim) - Posts: 1486 - 19/08/2025 10:41:28    2632613

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What is the consensus after the weekend's senior championship action? I was at the Fenagh Aughawillan game which didn't offer much insight other than that Aughawillan badly need a win this weekend.
Should Carrick or Ballinamore be concerned given the ties they face this week?
Were Leitrim Gaels impressive? Or are Melvin Gaels just a sinking ship?

Ponies11 (Leitrim) - Posts: 4 - 19/08/2025 12:10:23    2632644

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Replying To Backheel:  "Congratulations to all the Leitrim underage teams.

Unfortunately at minor level Leitrim are pitched against full strength Mayo and Galway teams and the reality of the football championship as it stands."
The performances at minor level have improved, but not enough. Beating Sligo in the Connacht Shield and then beating Down in the All Ireland B competition shouldn't be ignored.

We seem to have caught up with Sligo at underage.Howevet we still have a long way to go to r in the mix for a Connact Minor A title.Being realistic that will e a challenge given the playing pool disparities between Leitrim and all the other counties.
That doesn't mean this shouldn't be the goal and with the performers of the U15's etc they can be much more competitive.

joeman123 (Leitrim) - Posts: 604 - 19/08/2025 14:00:10    2632677

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Replying To joeman123:  "The performances at minor level have improved, but not enough. Beating Sligo in the Connacht Shield and then beating Down in the All Ireland B competition shouldn't be ignored.

We seem to have caught up with Sligo at underage.Howevet we still have a long way to go to r in the mix for a Connact Minor A title.Being realistic that will e a challenge given the playing pool disparities between Leitrim and all the other counties.
That doesn't mean this shouldn't be the goal and with the performers of the U15's etc they can be much more competitive."
I agree Joe. The demographics of facing Galway and Mayo is demoralising for young lads. I think that the provincial system is even more imbalanced at minor and u20 level. Unfortunately it is unlikely that there will be a budge at this. It takes an exceptional Leitrim team to buck the trend and be competitive.

Backheel (Leitrim) - Posts: 210 - 19/08/2025 20:45:26    2632745

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