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On behalf of Coiste Contae Ros Comin Id like to take this opportunity to welcome you all to Elphin for the Action Video Productions Junior A Championship Final and the Abbey Hotel Minor Division Two Championship Final. Todays Finals are the culmination of huge effort by all the clubs concerned to capture important County Titles and for each club there is the opportunity to bring success to their parishes.
The Action Video Productions Junior A Championship Final brings together two clubs, Michael Glaveys and Fuerty, who are most anxious to progress from junior ranks to the intermediate grade for 2014. This pairing promises to be a thrilling game with both clubs having well balanced teams and we are assured of a close and exciting Final.
Michael Glaveys were defeated Finalists in this competition in 2012 and have returned to this years Final determined to capture the junior crown. Their run to the Final has been impressive and they will be confident of victory following their semi-Final defeat of Shannon Gaels in the semi-Final. Fuerty were relegated to junior ranks last year and have from the beginning of 2013 shown their determination to get back to intermediate ranks as soon as possible. One of the favourites to win the junior title from early on, their march to the Final has been impressive culminating with a big win over Strokestown in the Semi-Final.
The curtain raiser between St. Aidans and Tulsk Lord Edwards promises to be another entertaining game, and given the great run by our County Minor Team in 2013 I expect our minor Finals at all grades will reflect the high standard reached by the team.
Over the next few weeks we will have Finals in all our adult competitions. Our CCC have had a difficult year in trying to complete competitions in preparation for deadlines fixed provincial competitions. The demands on the CCC have been difficult and I wish to thank them for their work in trying to complete the busy schedule at adult level.
I want to thank Elphin GAA Club for the manner in which they have prepared the Orchard Park for todays games; their work is much appreciated and I wish them well with their new development.
I wish our Referees, Aaron Clogher and Declan Hunt, and their teams of officials good luck today. The County Board are grateful for their commitment during the year as referring can be a thankless task. Our Referees deserve the respect of all players, officials and supporters.
Thanks is due to Action Video Productions for their sponsorship of the Junior Championship and the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon for their sponsorship of the Minor competitions . In the difficult circumstances that local businesses face we are grateful for the support that we receive from them and I would appeal that the GAA community support local business where possible.
Our PRO Colm Beirne has again produced an excellent programme for these Finals. The standard of material in our programmes is among the best in the country and Id like to thank all who contributed to it.
To all officials, team management, gate collectors and everyone involved with the running of our championships; a special thanks for your work. Without the volunteers who give of their time and effort tirelessly during the year the GAA would be a much poorer organisation and your work is greatly appreciated.
I again wish all our Finalists good luck today and I hope that we have two enjoyable contested by clubs who have a long and proud tradition on the playing fields of Roscommon.
Mchel FathaighCathaoirleach
Coiste Contae Ros Comin
On behalf of Coiste Contae Ros Comin Id like to take this opportunity to welcome you all to Elphin for the Action Video Productions Junior A Championship Final and the Abbey Hotel Minor Division Two Championship Final. Todays Finals are the culmination of huge effort by all the clubs concerned to capture important County Titles and for each club there is the opportunity to bring success to their parishes.
The Action Video Productions Junior A Championship Final brings together two clubs, Michael Glaveys and Fuerty, who are most anxious to progress from junior ranks to the intermediate grade for 2014. This pairing promises to be a thrilling game with both clubs having well balanced teams and we are assured of a close and exciting Final.
Michael Glaveys were defeated Finalists in this competition in 2012 and have returned to this years Final determined to capture the junior crown. Their run to the Final has been impressive and they will be confident of victory following their semi-Final defeat of Shannon Gaels in the semi-Final. Fuerty were relegated to junior ranks last year and have from the beginning of 2013 shown their determination to get back to intermediate ranks as soon as possible. One of the favourites to win the junior title from early on, their march to the Final has been impressive culminating with a big win over Strokestown in the Semi-Final.
The curtain raiser between St. Aidans and Tulsk Lord Edwards promises to be another entertaining game, and given the great run by our County Minor Team in 2013 I expect our minor Finals at all grades will reflect the high standard reached by the team.
Over the next few weeks we will have Finals in all our adult competitions. Our CCC have had a difficult year in trying to complete competitions in preparation for deadlines fixed provincial competitions. The demands on the CCC have been difficult and I wish to thank them for their work in trying to complete the busy schedule at adult level.
I want to thank Elphin GAA Club for the manner in which they have prepared the Orchard Park for todays games; their work is much appreciated and I wish them well with their new development.
I wish our Referees, Aaron Clogher and Declan Hunt, and their teams of officials good luck today. The County Board are grateful for their commitment during the year as referring can be a thankless task. Our Referees deserve the respect of all players, officials and supporters.
Thanks is due to Action Video Productions for their sponsorship of the Junior Championship and the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon for their sponsorship of the Minor competitions . In the difficult circumstances that local businesses face we are grateful for the support that we receive from them and I would appeal that the GAA community support local business where possible.
Our PRO Colm Beirne has again produced an excellent programme for these Finals. The standard of material in our programmes is among the best in the country and Id like to thank all who contributed to it.
To all officials, team management, gate collectors and everyone involved with the running of our championships; a special thanks for your work. Without the volunteers who give of their time and effort tirelessly during the year the GAA would be a much poorer organisation and your work is greatly appreciated.
I again wish all our Finalists good luck today and I hope that we have two enjoyable contested by clubs who have a long and proud tradition on the playing fields of Roscommon.
Mchel FathaighCathaoirleach
Coiste Contae Ros Comin
Wishing St. Michaels all the best in the County Intermediate Final.From all at
Wishing St. Michaels every success in theIntermediate Final From
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On behalf of Coiste Contae Ros Comin I take thisopportunity to welcome you all to Strokestown for theJunior and Intermediate county finals. Todays finals markthe end of the premier adult football competitions for 2012we can expect that all four finalists-St Aidans, St Michaels,Michael Glaveys and Oran are determined to capture titlestoday.The Intermediate final is a highly anticipated north v southclash. St Aidans are hoping for a speedy return to seniorranks while St Michaels will be looking for a chance toplay in senior ranks for the first time since 1972. Bothteams will be aware of the achievements of last yearsIntermediate champions Padraig Pearses who contested aclosely fought senior final last Sunday and todays win-ners will look forward to competing in the countys pre-mier competition in 2013. The prize of promotion to sen-ior ranks will be a huge incentive to todays finalist and Iwish both clubs every success.Our Junior final is contested by two sole junior clubs andboth will be keen to atone for recent final losses. Oranwere defeated in the final four years ago while MichaelGlaveys were runners up in 2010. Todays finalists are twoclubs with a long tradition in the county and victory foreither would be a huge boost to morale in their clubs. Ilook forward to this final as the junior final means so muchto the followers of both clubs.As we come to the end of the club season in Roscommonit is a time for reflection. All our clubs face challenges onand off the field. The costs of running a club continue to bea major headache for club officials. Income streams arebecoming scarcer while sponsors and donors who weremost generous in the past are no longer able to affordfinancial support. As well as this problem the challenge ofthe scourge of emigration has returned to haunt our clubs.The GAA community in the county need to examine howbest we can face these new challenges and cater for ouryoung people by providing competitions that are geared tomeeting the changing financial and demographic situation
that clubs in our county now face.A special thanks is due to the Strokestown club for providingtheir magnificent facilities for todays finals. Strokestownhave every reason to be proud of the developments here todayand the hosting of two adult finals is for the club a historicoccasion. This is not the first occasion that Strokestown hashosted finals. The most recent one was the 1964 senior finalwhile many of the finals in the early years of the Associationwere played at various venues in Strokestown.I wish both our referees Kevin Naughton and Sean Feeneygood luck today and again I wish to express the Boards thanksto all our referees for their work during 2012. Aword of praiseis due to the referees committee under the chairmanship ofHaulie Beirne and referees co-ordinator Peter McHugh fortheir work during the year in referee education and training. Itis very important work and is much appreciated by the Boardand clubs.Once again the CCC has completed the senior, intermediateand junior on schedule despite having to face many chal-lenges. Our clubs should realise the deadlines that have to bemet to meet the demand of provincial competitions and it isnot always possible to accede to requests from clubs concern-ing fixtures.To all officials, team management, gate collectors and every-one involved with the running of our championships a specialthanks for your work. Without the volunteers who give oftheir time and effort tirelessly during the year the GAAwouldbe a much poorer organisation and your work is greatly appre-ciated.I wish all our representatives in the provincial competitionsevery success and I am sure that you all will be worthy repre-sentatives of Roscommon clubs on the provincial stage.I again wish all our finalists good luck today and I hope thatwe have two enjoyable contested by clubs who have a longand proud tradition on the playing fields of Roscommon.
Micheal FathaighCathaoirleach
Teachtaireacht an Cathaoirleach
AMHRN NA BHFIANNSinne Fianna Fil, At faoi gheall ag irinn,
Buon dr slua, Thar toinn do rinig chugainnFaoi mhid bheith saor Sean-tr r sinsear feasta
N fhgfar faoin torn n faoin trill.Anocht a tham sa bhearna baoil
Le gean ar Ghaeil chun bis n saoilLe gunna scrach faoi lmhach na bpilar,
Seo libh canaig amhrn na bhFiann.
Wishing St. Michaels all the best in the County Intermediate Final.From all at
Wishing St. Michaels every success in theIntermediate Final From
DERRYCASHEL CRAFTSCorrigeenroe, Boyle, Co. Roscommon.
Call 071 96 47051 or visit www.derrycashelcrafts.com
Best of luck to St. Michaels today from
McCABE'S QUALITY MEATS
Keadue :: Est. 1936
Prime quality Beef, Lamb, Pork, Bacon and PoultryCall 071 9647258
Our Beef and Lamb is slaughtered at our own abattoir and sourced from local farmers
On behalf of Coiste Contae Ros Comin I take thisopportunity to welcome you all to Strokestown for theJunior and Intermediate county finals. Todays finals markthe end of the premier adult football competitions for 2012we can expect that all four finalists-St Aidans, St Michaels,Michael Glaveys and Oran are determined to capture titlestoday.The Intermediate final is a highly anticipated north v southclash. St Aidans are hoping for a speedy return to seniorranks while St Michaels will be looking for a chance toplay in senior ranks for the first time since 1972. Bothteams will be aware of the achievements of last yearsIntermediate champions Padraig Pearses who contested aclosely fought senior final last Sunday and todays win-ners will look forward to competing in the countys pre-mier competition in 2013. The prize of promotion to sen-ior ranks will be a huge incentive to todays finalist and Iwish both clubs every success.Our Junior final is contested by two sole junior clubs andboth will be keen to atone for recent final losses. Oranwere defeated in the final four years ago while MichaelGlaveys were runners up in 2010. Todays finalists are twoclubs with a long tradition in the county and victory foreither would be a huge boost to morale in their clubs. Ilook forward to this final as the junior final means so muchto the followers of both clubs.As we come to the end of the club season in Roscommonit is a time for reflection. All our clubs face challenges onand off the field. The costs of running a club continue to bea major headache for club officials. Income streams arebecoming scarcer while sponsors and donors who weremost generous in the past are no longer able to affordfinancial support. As well as this problem the challenge ofthe scourge of emigration has returned to haunt our clubs.The GAA community in the county need to examine howbest we can face these new challenges and cater for ouryoung people by providing competitions that are geared tomeeting the changing financial and demographic situation
that clubs in our county now face.A special thanks is due to the Strokestown club for providingtheir magnificent facilities for todays finals. Strokestownhave every reason to be proud of the developments here todayand the hosting of two adult finals is for the club a historicoccasion. This is not the first occasion that Strokestown hashosted finals. The most recent one was the 1964 senior finalwhile many of the finals in the early years of the Associationwere played at various venues in Strokestown.I wish both our referees Kevin Naughton and Sean Feeneygood luck today and again I wish to express the Boards thanksto all our referees for their work during 2012. Aword of praiseis due to the referees committee under the chairmanship ofHaulie Beirne and referees co-ordinator Peter McHugh fortheir work during the year in referee education and training. Itis very important work and is much appreciated by the Boardand clubs.Once again the CCC has completed the senior, intermediateand junior on schedule despite having to face many chal-lenges. Our clubs should realise the deadlines that have to bemet to meet the demand of provincial competitions and it isnot always possible to accede to requests from clubs concern-ing fixtures.To all officials, team management, gate collectors and every-one involved with the running of our championships a specialthanks for your work. Without the volunteers who give oftheir time and effort tirelessly during the year the GAAwouldbe a much poorer organisation and your work is greatly appre-ciated.I wish all our representatives in the provincial competitionsevery success and I am sure that you all will be worthy repre-sentatives of Roscommon clubs on the provincial stage.I again wish all our finalists good luck today and I hope thatwe have two enjoyable contested by clubs who have a longand proud tradition on the playing fields of Roscommon.
Micheal FathaighCathaoirleach
Teachtaireacht an Cathaoirleach
AMHRN NA BHFIANNSinne Fianna Fil, At faoi gheall ag irinn,
Buon dr slua, Thar toinn do rinig chugainnFaoi mhid bheith saor Sean-tr r sinsear feasta
N fhgfar faoin torn n faoin trill.Anocht a tham sa bhearna baoil
Le gean ar Ghaeil chun bis n saoilLe gunna scrach faoi lmhach na bpilar,
Seo libh canaig amhrn na bhFiann.
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Wishing St. Michaels all the best in the County Intermediate Final.From all at
Wishing St. Michaels every success in theIntermediate Final From
DERRYCASHEL CRAFTSCorrigeenroe, Boyle, Co. Roscommon.
Call 071 96 47051 or visit www.derrycashelcrafts.com
Best of luck to St. Michaels today from
McCABE'S QUALITY MEATS
Keadue :: Est. 1936
Prime quality Beef, Lamb, Pork, Bacon and PoultryCall 071 9647258
Our Beef and Lamb is slaughtered at our own abattoir and sourced from local farmers
On behalf of Coiste Contae Ros Comin I take thisopportunity to welcome you all to Strokestown for theJunior and Intermediate county finals. Todays finals markthe end of the premier adult football competitions for 2012we can expect that all four finalists-St Aidans, St Michaels,Michael Glaveys and Oran are determined to capture titlestoday.The Intermediate final is a highly anticipated north v southclash. St Aidans are hoping for a speedy return to seniorranks while St Michaels will be looking for a chance toplay in senior ranks for the first time since 1972. Bothteams will be aware of the achievements of last yearsIntermediate champions Padraig Pearses who contested aclosely fought senior final last Sunday and todays win-ners will look forward to competing in the countys pre-mier competition in 2013. The prize of promotion to sen-ior ranks will be a huge incentive to todays finalist and Iwish both clubs every success.Our Junior final is contested by two sole junior clubs andboth will be keen to atone for recent final losses. Oranwere defeated in the final four years ago while MichaelGlaveys were runners up in 2010. Todays finalists are twoclubs with a long tradition in the county and victory foreither would be a huge boost to morale in their clubs. Ilook forward to this final as the junior final means so muchto the followers of both clubs.As we come to the end of the club season in Roscommonit is a time for reflection. All our clubs face challenges onand off the field. The costs of running a club continue to bea major headache for club officials. Income streams arebecoming scarcer while sponsors and donors who weremost generous in the past are no longer able to affordfinancial support. As well as this problem the challenge ofthe scourge of emigration has returned to haunt our clubs.The GAA community in the county need to examine howbest we can face these new challenges and cater for ouryoung people by providing competitions that are geared tomeeting the changing financial and demographic situation
that clubs in our county now face.A special thanks is due to the Strokestown club for providingtheir magnificent facilities for todays finals. Strokestownhave every reason to be proud of the developments here todayand the hosting of two adult finals is for the club a historicoccasion. This is not the first occasion that Strokestown hashosted finals. The most recent one was the 1964 senior finalwhile many of the finals in the early years of the Associationwere played at various venues in Strokestown.I wish both our referees Kevin Naughton and Sean Feeneygood luck today and again I wish to express the Boards thanksto all our referees for their work during 2012. Aword of praiseis due to the referees committee under the chairmanship ofHaulie Beirne and referees co-ordinator Peter McHugh fortheir work during the year in referee education and training. Itis very important work and is much appreciated by the Boardand clubs.Once again the CCC has completed the senior, intermediateand junior on schedule despite having to face many chal-lenges. Our clubs should realise the deadlines that have to bemet to meet the demand of provincial competitions and it isnot always possible to accede to requests from clubs concern-ing fixtures.To all officials, team management, gate collectors and every-one involved with the running of our championships a specialthanks for your work. Without the volunteers who give oftheir time and effort tirelessly during the year the GAAwouldbe a much poorer organisation and your work is greatly appre-ciated.I wish all our representatives in the provincial competitionsevery success and I am sure that you all will be worthy repre-sentatives of Roscommon clubs on the provincial stage.I again wish all our finalists good luck today and I hope thatwe have two enjoyable contested by clubs who have a longand proud tradition on the playing fields of Roscommon.
Micheal FathaighCathaoirleach
Teachtaireacht an Cathaoirleach
AMHRN NA BHFIANNSinne Fianna Fil, At faoi gheall ag irinn,
Buon dr slua, Thar toinn do rinig chugainnFaoi mhid bheith saor Sean-tr r sinsear feasta
N fhgfar faoin torn n faoin trill.Anocht a tham sa bhearna baoil
Le gean ar Ghaeil chun bis n saoilLe gunna scrach faoi lmhach na bpilar,
Seo libh canaig amhrn na bhFiann.
Wishing St. Michaels all the best in the County Intermediate Final.From all at
Wishing St. Michaels every success in theIntermediate Final From
DERRYCASHEL CRAFTSCorrigeenroe, Boyle, Co. Roscommon.
Call 071 96 47051 or visit www.derrycashelcrafts.com
Best of luck to St. Michaels today from
McCABE'S QUALITY MEATS
Keadue :: Est. 1936
Prime quality Beef, Lamb, Pork, Bacon and PoultryCall 071 9647258
Our Beef and Lamb is slaughtered at our own abattoir and sourced from local farmers
On behalf of Coiste Contae Ros Comin I take thisopportunity to welcome you all to Strokestown for theJunior and Intermediate county finals. Todays finals markthe end of the premier adult football competitions for 2012we can expect that all four finalists-St Aidans, St Michaels,Michael Glaveys and Oran are determined to capture titlestoday.The Intermediate final is a highly anticipated north v southclash. St Aidans are hoping for a speedy return to seniorranks while St Michaels will be looking for a chance toplay in senior ranks for the first time since 1972. Bothteams will be aware of the achievements of last yearsIntermediate champions Padraig Pearses who contested aclosely fought senior final last Sunday and todays win-ners will look forward to competing in the countys pre-mier competition in 2013. The prize of promotion to sen-ior ranks will be a huge incentive to todays finalist and Iwish both clubs every success.Our Junior final is contested by two sole junior clubs andboth will be keen to atone for recent final losses. Oranwere defeated in the final four years ago while MichaelGlaveys were runners up in 2010. Todays finalists are twoclubs with a long tradition in the county and victory foreither would be a huge boost to morale in their clubs. Ilook forward to this final as the junior final means so muchto the followers of both clubs.As we come to the end of the club season in Roscommonit is a time for reflection. All our clubs face challenges onand off the field. The costs of running a club continue to bea major headache for club officials. Income streams arebecoming scarcer while sponsors and donors who weremost generous in the past are no longer able to affordfinancial support. As well as this problem the challenge ofthe scourge of emigration has returned to haunt our clubs.The GAA community in the county need to examine howbest we can face these new challenges and cater for ouryoung people by providing competitions that are geared tomeeting the changing financial and demographic situation
that clubs in our county now face.A special thanks is due to the Strokestown club for providingtheir magnificent facilities for todays finals. Strokestownhave every reason to be proud of the developments here todayand the hosting of two adult finals is for the club a historicoccasion. This is not the first occasion that Strokestown hashosted finals. The most recent one was the 1964 senior finalwhile many of the finals in the early years of the Associationwere played at various venues in Strokestown.I wish both our referees Kevin Naughton and Sean Feeneygood luck today and again I wish to express the Boards thanksto all our referees for their work during 2012. Aword of praiseis due to the referees committee under the chairmanship ofHaulie Beirne and referees co-ordinator Peter McHugh fortheir work during the year in referee education and training. Itis very important work and is much appreciated by the Boardand clubs.Once again the CCC has completed the senior, intermediateand junior on schedule despite having to face many chal-lenges. Our clubs should realise the deadlines that have to bemet to meet the demand of provincial competitions and it isnot always possible to accede to requests from clubs concern-ing fixtures.To all officials, team management, gate collectors and every-one involved with the running of our championships a specialthanks for your work. Without the volunteers who give oftheir time and effort tirelessly during the year the GAAwouldbe a much poorer organisation and your work is greatly appre-ciated.I wish all our representatives in the provincial competitionsevery success and I am sure that you all will be worthy repre-sentatives of Roscommon clubs on the provincial stage.I again wish all our finalists good luck today and I hope thatwe have two enjoyable contested by clubs who have a longand proud tradition on the playing fields of Roscommon.
Micheal FathaighCathaoirleach
Teachtaireacht an Cathaoirleach
AMHRN NA BHFIANNSinne Fianna Fil, At faoi gheall ag irinn,
Buon dr slua, Thar toinn do rinig chugainnFaoi mhid bheith saor Sean-tr r sinsear feasta
N fhgfar faoin torn n faoin trill.Anocht a tham sa bhearna baoil
Le gean ar Ghaeil chun bis n saoilLe gunna scrach faoi lmhach na bpilar,
Seo libh canaig amhrn na bhFiann.
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Filte an gCaothaoirleach
Filte an gCaothaoirleach Coiste MionuirAr son Coiste Contae Mionir Ros Comin, ba mhaith liom failte mhr a chur roimh gach duine agus go h-airithe roimh muintir Naomh Aodin agus Tuilsce go Pairc an llord, Ail Finn don Cluiche Craobh Mionuir Roinn a d.
Coiste Mionuir Ros Comin welcome both St Aidans and Tulsk Lord Edwards here today to contest the 2013 Minor Division Two Championship Final. Both teams deserve great credit on reaching this ultimate stage which is indicative of the outstanding coaching being carried out by both clubs. St Aidans appear in their first minor final since 2009 and last won the competition in 2001. Tulsk Lord Edwards are appearing in their first Minor Final since 1981, which they won, and have appeared in several Semi-Finals since .
I would like to welcome todays Referee Declan Hunt, his team of umpires and todays linesmen; Michael Brennan and Anthony Mahedy and I would like to thank all the Referees who have officiated at our underage games this year.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Abbey Hotel for sponsoring the Minor Leagues and Championships
On behalf of the Minor Committee I wish Fuerty and Michael Glaveys the best off luck in todays Junior Final and in conclusion I hope everyone has a enjoyable County Final day.
Ta sil agam go mbainfidh sibh sult agus taitneamh as na gcluichi inniu agus go n-eiri an t-dh libh go lir.
Oilibhear CeallaighCathaoirleach, Coiste Mionuir CLG Ros Comain
Filte an gCaothaoirleach Coiste MionuirAr son Coiste Contae Mionir Ros Comin, ba mhaith liom failte mhr a chur roimh gach duine agus go h-airithe roimh muintir Naomh Aodin agus Tuilsce go Pairc an llord, Ail Finn don Cluiche Craobh Mionuir Roinn a d.
Coiste Mionuir Ros Comin welcome both St Aidans and Tulsk Lord Edwards here today to contest the 2013 Minor Division Two Championship Final. Both teams deserve great credit on reaching this ultimate stage which is indicative of the outstanding coaching being carried out by both clubs. St Aidans appear in their first minor final since 2009 and last won the competition in 2001. Tulsk Lord Edwards are appearing in their first Minor Final since 1981, which they won, and have appeared in several Semi-Finals since .
I would like to welcome todays Referee Declan Hunt, his team of umpires and todays linesmen; Michael Brennan and Anthony Mahedy and I would like to thank all the Referees who have officiated at our underage games this year.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Abbey Hotel for sponsoring the Minor Leagues and Championships
On behalf of the Minor Committee I wish Fuerty and Michael Glaveys the best off luck in todays Junior Final and in conclusion I hope everyone has a enjoyable County Final day.
Ta sil agam go mbainfidh sibh sult agus taitneamh as na gcluichi inniu agus go n-eiri an t-dh libh go lir.
Oilibhear CeallaighCathaoirleach, Coiste Mionuir CLG Ros Comain
Abbey Hotel, Conference and LeisureGalway Road, Roscommon
Proud sponsors of the Minor Football CompetitionsCarvery and Bar Food served daily.
Our Fortfield Suite, complete with Bar and Dance Floor, is available for private parties and functions.
For Reservations or further information call (090) 6626240Email: [email protected] or visit www.abbeyhotel.ie
Best wishes to todays Finalists from
Abbey Hotel, Conference and LeisureGalway Road, Roscommon
Proud sponsors of the Minor Football CompetitionsCarvery and Bar Food served daily.
Our Fortfield Suite, complete with Bar and Dance Floor, is available for private parties and functions.
For Reservations or further information call (090) 6626240Email: [email protected] or visit www.abbeyhotel.ie
Best wishes to todays Finalists from
Tulsk Lord Edwards - a Minor perspectiveIt has been a very successful year for all minor grades within the Club with all teams from Under 12 up involved in the quest for honours as the season comes to a close.
All Tulsk Lord Edwards players are introduced to Gaelic Games in the National Schools of Tulsk, Castleplunkett, Kilmurray Castleplunkett and Rathcroghan and todays group have been very competitive at all underage levels on their way to this grade. They have contested Under 12, 14, 16 League and Championship Finals and half the squad were involved in the run to the Division 2 League Final last year in which they were defeated by Oran.
Many of this current team have had success at Secondary School level with Scoil Mhuire Strokestown, Castlerea Community School and Elphin Community School and a number of players have also represented Roscomomon at U14, 16 and 17 level with Tadhg ORourke and David Carleton representing the Club of this years County Minor team.
Tulsk Lord Edwards Intermediate team have qualified for this years Intermediate Championship Final and five of this minor team are part of that squad.
This group and management have been together for the past six years and have developed and matured as a unit. Their joint management team of Haulie ORourke and Joe ORourke are joined by trainer Richard Feeney, a current Intermediate player who is a qualified fitness instructor. Richard currently manages the Sports Ireland Training Centre on Racecourse Road, Roscommon.
On the way to this Final Tulsk defeated St Faithleachs in a very competitive and exciting quarter Final. In the semi Final they overcame a gallant Eire Og team and they were also involved in the latter stages of the Division 2 League campaign. The team would like to thank Barry Miley of Tulsk Fuels/Flogas for his generous sponsorship
Tulsk Lord Edwards - a Minor perspectiveIt has been a very successful year for all minor grades within the Club with all teams from Under 12 up involved in the quest for honours as the season comes to a close.
All Tulsk Lord Edwards players are introduced to Gaelic Games in the National Schools of Tulsk, Castleplunkett, Kilmurray Castleplunkett and Rathcroghan and todays group have been very competitive at all underage levels on their way to this grade. They have contested Under 12, 14, 16 League and Championship Finals and half the squad were involved in the run to the Division 2 League Final last year in which they were defeated by Oran.
Many of this current team have had success at Secondary School level with Scoil Mhuire Strokestown, Castlerea Community School and Elphin Community School and a number of players have also represented Roscomomon at U14, 16 and 17 level with Tadhg ORourke and David Carleton representing the Club of this years County Minor team.
Tulsk Lord Edwards Intermediate team have qualified for this years Intermediate Championship Final and five of this minor team are part of that squad.
This group and management have been together for the past six years and have developed and matured as a unit. Their joint management team of Haulie ORourke and Joe ORourke are joined by trainer Richard Feeney, a current Intermediate player who is a qualified fitness instructor. Richard currently manages the Sports Ireland Training Centre on Racecourse Road, Roscommon.
On the way to this Final Tulsk defeated St Faithleachs in a very competitive and exciting quarter Final. In the semi Final they overcame a gallant Eire Og team and they were also involved in the latter stages of the Division 2 League campaign. The team would like to thank Barry Miley of Tulsk Fuels/Flogas for his generous sponsorship
St Aidans GAA Club - a brief historySt Aidans GAA ClubSt Aidans GAA Club was founded in 1956 and prior to this Football was played in various parts of the Parish. The present Club came about as a result of the amalgamation of Kevin Barrys and Ballyforan Clubs. The late James Fallon and Sonny Kenny were elected first Chairperson and Secretary respectively.
The Club Crest represents different features of the Parish. It was designed by club member Kieren Scott and assisted by Joe Mannion in 1997. The Bridge with 13 Arches straddles the River Suck at Ballyforan. The Church is the Ancient Church at Coolderry Dysart. The Scroll represents Noelle Davis and Patrick Kelly two well know poets from the Mount Talbot area of Four Roads. The Deer represents Deer roaming the woodlands of Derryfadda in the Galway area of the Parish. The Red and White in the centre represents the old colours of the Ballyforan Clubs before amalgamating with Kevin Barrys to become St Aidans.
Todays team is managed by Paddy Naughton, who has managed teams at various levels for the club down through the years. In fact he was the Manager of the last St. Aidans team of win this Minor Championship title 2001. This was our Clubs last title at this grade and second in total. Most recently he enjoyed a successful stint over the Senior team along with current selector Noel Gately where they guided the team to the Leo Kenny Connacht Cup Title and to a County Championship Semi Final in 2009. Today they are been ably assisted by Kieran Kelly.
Our Club has enjoyed success at the following grades: 3 Intermediate Titles, O Rourke Cup, Leo Kenny Connacht League Cup, All County League, 3 O Gara Cups,2 County Junior, Under 21, 2 Minor, 4 Under 16, 4 Under 14, Under 14 Connacht Feile Peil nOg 1987, 3 Under 12 , Lough Rea Under 10.
St Aidans GAA Club - a brief historySt Aidans GAA ClubSt Aidans GAA Club was founded in 1956 and prior to this Football was played in various parts of the Parish. The present Club came about as a result of the amalgamation of Kevin Barrys and Ballyforan Clubs. The late James Fallon and Sonny Kenny were elected first Chairperson and Secretary respectively.
The Club Crest represents different features of the Parish. It was designed by club member Kieren Scott and assisted by Joe Mannion in 1997. The Bridge with 13 Arches straddles the River Suck at Ballyforan. The Church is the Ancient Church at Coolderry Dysart. The Scroll represents Noelle Davis and Patrick Kelly two well know poets from the Mount Talbot area of Four Roads. The Deer represents Deer roaming the woodlands of Derryfadda in the Galway area of the Parish. The Red and White in the centre represents the old colours of the Ballyforan Clubs before amalgamating with Kevin Barrys to become St Aidans.
Todays team is managed by Paddy Naughton, who has managed teams at various levels for the club down through the years. In fact he was the Manager of the last St. Aidans team of win this Minor Championship title 2001. This was our Clubs last title at this grade and second in total. Most recently he enjoyed a successful stint over the Senior team along with current selector Noel Gately where they guided the team to the Leo Kenny Connacht Cup Title and to a County Championship Semi Final in 2009. Today they are been ably assisted by Kieran Kelly.
Our Club has enjoyed success at the following grades: 3 Intermediate Titles, O Rourke Cup, Leo Kenny Connacht League Cup, All County League, 3 O Gara Cups,2 County Junior, Under 21, 2 Minor, 4 Under 16, 4 Under 14, Under 14 Connacht Feile Peil nOg 1987, 3 Under 12 , Lough Rea Under 10.
Joint Managers: Haulie ORourke Joe ORourke
Trainer Richard Feeney
Joint Managers: Haulie ORourke Joe ORourke
Trainer Richard Feeney
Tulsk
Tulsk
Dathanna: Marin agus Bn
Dathanna: Marin agus Bn
1 Reagan Fahey
1 Reagan Fahey
2 Adrian Glynn
2 Adrian Glynn
3 Ryan Larkin
3 Ryan Larkin
4 Stephen Lennon
4 Stephen Lennon
5 James Murray
5 James Murray
6 Gavin Callaghan
6 Gavin Callaghan
7 John Carroll
7 John Carroll
8 Tadhg ORourke
8 Tadhg ORourke
9 Darragh ORourke
9 Darragh ORourke
10 Dylan Carlos
10 Dylan Carlos
11 David McNamara
11 David McNamara
12 Cillian Lenehan
12 Cillian Lenehan
13 Ian Jones
13 Ian Jones
14 David Carleton
14 David Carleton
15 Niall Casserly
15 Niall Casserly
17 Niall McNamara
18 Joe Carroll
19 Jamie Mee
20 Robert Heaney
21 Thomas Murray
22 Stephen McDermott
17 Niall McNamara
18 Joe Carroll
19 Jamie Mee
20 Robert Heaney
21 Thomas Murray
22 Stephen McDermott
15 James Fitzmaurice
Samus Muirgheas
15 James Fitzmaurice
Samus Muirgheas
St. Aidans
St. Aidans
Dathanna: Gorm agus Bu
Dathanna: Gorm agus Bu
16 Michael Healy Mchel Ealaighthe
17 Donal Kelly Dnal Ceallaigh
19 Michael Kelly Mchal Ceallaigh
20 Conor Mc Grath Concobhar Craith
21 Darren Campbell Darn Caimbeul
22 Darren Daly Darn Dailaigh
23 Sean Clogher Sen Mac Clochair
24 Aidan Clogher Aodhn Mac Clochair
25 John Galvin San Gealbhin
26 Michael Donohoe Mchel Donnch
Captain Eoin Fallon
Manager Paddy Naughton
Selectors: Noel Gately Kieran Kelly
16 Michael Healy Mchel Ealaighthe
17 Donal Kelly Dnal Ceallaigh
19 Michael Kelly Mchal Ceallaigh
20 Conor Mc Grath Concobhar Craith
21 Darren Campbell Darn Caimbeul
22 Darren Daly Darn Dailaigh
23 Sean Clogher Sen Mac Clochair
24 Aidan Clogher Aodhn Mac Clochair
25 John Galvin San Gealbhin
26 Michael Donohoe Mchel Donnch
Captain Eoin Fallon
Manager Paddy Naughton
Selectors: Noel Gately Kieran Kelly
1 Shane Mc Cormack
Sen Cormaic
1 Shane Mc Cormack
Sen Cormaic
2 Timmy Clogher
Tadhg Mac Clochair
2 Timmy Clogher
Tadhg Mac Clochair
3 Nigel Kelly
Niall Ceallaigh
3 Nigel Kelly
Niall Ceallaigh
4 Dylan Daly
Diolun Dlaigh
4 Dylan Daly
Diolun Dlaigh
5 Thomas Tracey Toms Treasaigh
5 Thomas Tracey Toms Treasaigh
6 Conor Mulry
Concobhar Mulry
6 Conor Mulry
Concobhar Mulry
7 Cathal Mears
Cathal Mr
7 Cathal Mears
Cathal Mr
8 Jack Conroy
San Conraoi
8 Jack Conroy
San Conraoi
9 Ollie Daly
Oliver Dlaigh
9 Ollie Daly
Oliver Dlaigh
10 Conor Mears
Concobhar Mr
10 Conor Mears
Concobhar Mr
11 Brian Lawlor
Brian Leathlobhair
11 Brian Lawlor
Brian Leathlobhair
12 Kevin Ward
Caoimhn an Bhird
12 Kevin Ward
Caoimhn an Bhird
13 Shane Dolan
San Dobhailein
13 Shane Dolan
San Dobhailein
14Eoin Fallon
Eoghan Fallin
14Eoin Fallon
Eoghan Fallin
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A Brief History of Fuerty GAA ClubFuerty GAA Club is a small rural club on the Roscommon - Galway border. Since its foundation in 1901 Fuerty has had varying degrees of success. Records show that Fuerty contested the 1923 football Final in which they were beaten by a single point. This laid the foundation for the first title won by the parish team in 1928, a Junior title in which the Final wasnt played until February 1929. This proved to be a blessing as a Fuerty side buoyed by this success went on to contest the 1929 Senior Final against the aristocrats of Roscommon football at the time, Elphin. Having beaten Donamon in the South Roscommon Final, Fuerty went on to defeat Elphin in the decider on a score line of 0-9 to 0-4. Some of the key players of that era were Mike Foley, Johnny Reddington, Paddy Frawley, Malley Ward, Paddy Naughton, John Moran, Mike Cuddy, Pat Conboy, Pat Mannion and Michael Kilroe.
It was another five years before Fuerty would contest a Senior Final again, this time the opposition was Tarmon. Fuerty emerged victorious on a score line of 2-7 to 0-6. However, this was to be the last time a senior championship came to Fuerty. Emigration took its toll but the club survived and won junior titles in 1942 and 1950. In the 1942 Final, Fuerty defeated Tibohine by 2-3 to 0-1 while in 1950 they accounted for Boyle on a scoreline of 2-6 to 0-2. At this time Fuertys marquee player was Willie Heavey who is the only club player to have won an All-Ireland Senior Football Medal. Willie was a highly regarded wing back and was unfortunate to pick up an injury in the 1943 Final.
In more recent times Fuerty have tasted success at Junior level in 1991 and 2006. In the 91 decider Ballinameen were beaten by an excellent Fuerty display in a game replay played in Elphin. Some of the main players at the time were man of the match Kevin McGeeney (the only player to be involved in both 91 and 06), Harry and Paddy Neilan, Peter Tiernan, Padraic Cuddy (current Chairman), Thomas Muray (selector with Fuerty for the past two years), Frank Farrell, Kieran Mullen, Brendan Boyle, Liam Heaney, Damien Finneran and scorer in chief and captain Gerry Gordon. In 2006 the mid/south Final was a close and hard fought contest against near neighbours Creggs which ended in a draw in Mulhern Park and it took a replay in Ballyforan to separate the sides. St. Barrys were the opposition in the Final and this game went to the wire also with Fuerty prevailing by a single point. Players who stood out during the campaign were David Mullin, John Connolly, Gary Fallon, Alan Cunniffe, Tom Hickey, Mervyn Connaughton, Tom Reddington and Brian Keenan.
Fuerty has provided many players to county teams throughout its history with current player Niall Kilroy lining out at senior level for Roscommon in 2012. Indeed it is rare that a Roscommon minor panel is without a player from the St. Ciarans club which is an amalgamation of Fuerty and Creggs at underage. Along with this Fuerty players also play hurling for the two local teams Athleague and Tremane both of whom have had a great deal of success through the years.
Fuerty have had many places and local fields which they have called home over the years. However we now have what is regarded as one of the finest and most modern facilities in the county at Mulhern Park, with a playing surface which is the envy of many visiting teams and a clubhouse and training pitch which has few rivals. In order for this to be possible Fuerty will forever be indebted to the late Brian and Margaret Mulhern and the Mulhern family for their generosity. A diligent and hard working executive transformed their donated field into what is now Mulhern Park. A fitting tribute to the family. The gates of Mulhern Park were officially opened by Iar Uachtarin CLG Sen Kelly and Mrs. Teresa Mulhern on June 25th 2006.
A Brief History of Fuerty GAA ClubFuerty GAA Club is a small rural club on the Roscommon - Galway border. Since its foundation in 1901 Fuerty has had varying degrees of success. Records show that Fuerty contested the 1923 football Final in which they were beaten by a single point. This laid the foundation for the first title won by the parish team in 1928, a Junior title in which the Final wasnt played until February 1929. This proved to be a blessing as a Fuerty side buoyed by this success went on to contest the 1929 Senior Final against the aristocrats of Roscommon football at the time, Elphin. Having beaten Donamon in the South Roscommon Final, Fuerty went on to defeat Elphin in the decider on a score line of 0-9 to 0-4. Some of the key players of that era were Mike Foley, Johnny Reddington, Paddy Frawley, Malley Ward, Paddy Naughton, John Moran, Mike Cuddy, Pat Conboy, Pat Mannion and Michael Kilroe.
It was another five years before Fuerty would contest a Senior Final again, this time the opposition was Tarmon. Fuerty emerged victorious on a score line of 2-7 to 0-6. However, this was to be the last time a senior championship came to Fuerty. Emigration took its toll but the club survived and won junior titles in 1942 and 1950. In the 1942 Final, Fuerty defeated Tibohine by 2-3 to 0-1 while in 1950 they accounted for Boyle on a scoreline of 2-6 to 0-2. At this time Fuertys marquee player was Willie Heavey who is the only club player to have won an All-Ireland Senior Football Medal. Willie was a highly regarded wing back and was unfortunate to pick up an injury in the 1943 Final.
In more recent times Fuerty have tasted success at Junior level in 1991 and 2006. In the 91 decider Ballinameen were beaten by an excellent Fuerty display in a game replay played in Elphin. Some of the main players at the time were man of the match Kevin McGeeney (the only player to be involved in both 91 and 06), Harry and Paddy Neilan, Peter Tiernan, Padraic Cuddy (current Chairman), Thomas Muray (selector with Fuerty for the past two years), Frank Farrell, Kieran Mullen, Brendan Boyle, Liam Heaney, Damien Finneran and scorer in chief and captain Gerry Gordon. In 2006 the mid/south Final was a close and hard fought contest against near neighbours Creggs which ended in a draw in Mulhern Park and it took a replay in Ballyforan to separate the sides. St. Barrys were the opposition in the Final and this game went to the wire also with Fuerty prevailing by a single point. Players who stood out during the campaign were David Mullin, John Connolly, Gary Fallon, Alan Cunniffe, Tom Hickey, Mervyn Connaughton, Tom Reddington and Brian Keenan.
Fuerty has provided many players to county teams throughout its history with current player Niall Kilroy lining out at senior level for Roscommon in 2012. Indeed it is rare that a Roscommon minor panel is without a player from the St. Ciarans club which is an amalgamation of Fuerty and Creggs at underage. Along with this Fuerty players also play hurling for the two local teams Athleague and Tremane both of whom have had a great deal of success through the years.
Fuerty have had many places and local fields which they have called home over the years. However we now have what is regarded as one of the finest and most modern facilities in the county at Mulhern Park, with a playing surface which is the envy of many visiting teams and a clubhouse and training pitch which has few rivals. In order for this to be possible Fuerty will forever be indebted to the late Brian and Margaret Mulhern and the Mulhern family for their generosity. A diligent and hard working executive transformed their donated field into what is now Mulhern Park. A fitting tribute to the family. The gates of Mulhern Park were officially opened by Iar Uachtarin CLG Sen Kelly and Mrs. Teresa Mulhern on June 25th 2006.
16 Joe Fallon Seosamh Fallin
17 Mervyn Connaughton Mervyn Connachtin
18 Gary Fallon Gearid Fallin
19 Sean Melia Sen Mille
20 James Cuddy Samus Cuidithe
21 Robbie Fallon Riobeard Fallin
22 Joe Brennan Seosamh Braonin
23 Kevin Kelehan Caoimhn Cileachin
24 Enda Naughton anna Neachtain
25 Alan Cunniffe Ailin Mac Conduibh
26 J.P. Murray J P Muir
27 Alan Moore Ailin Mordha
28 Tommie Carr Toms Mac Giolla Cheara
29 David Flaherty Daith Flaitheartaigh
30 Stephen Kilcommons Stiofn Mac Giolla Chimin Captain Eamonn Bannon Manager Malachy Gately
Selectors:1 Thomas Murray 2 Michael Gallgher
16 Joe Fallon Seosamh Fallin
17 Mervyn Connaughton Mervyn Connachtin
18 Gary Fallon Gearid Fallin
19 Sean Melia Sen Mille
20 James Cuddy Samus Cuidithe
21 Robbie Fallon Riobeard Fallin
22 Joe Brennan Seosamh Braonin
23 Kevin Kelehan Caoimhn Cileachin
24 Enda Naughton anna Neachtain
25 Alan Cunniffe Ailin Mac Conduibh
26 J.P. Murray J P Muir
27 Alan Moore Ailin Mordha
28 Tommie Carr Toms Mac Giolla Cheara
29 David Flaherty Daith Flaitheartaigh
30 Stephen Kilcommons Stiofn Mac Giolla Chimin Captain Eamonn Bannon Manager Malachy Gately
Selectors:1 Thomas Murray 2 Michael Gallgher
1Jonathan Conroy
Sen ConraoiMilford
1Jonathan Conroy
Sen ConraoiMilford
2Philip NeilanPilib Niallin
Creemully
2Philip NeilanPilib Niallin
Creemully
3Peter Kelehan
Peadar CileachinKilmore
3Peter Kelehan
Peadar CileachinKilmore
4Mark Keaveney
Marcas GibheannaighAughagad
4Mark Keaveney
Marcas GibheannaighAughagad
5Eoin WhyteEoin De Faoite
Castlestrange
5Eoin WhyteEoin De Faoite
Castlestrange
6Tom BannonToms Banin
Lisnagirra
6Tom BannonToms Banin
Lisnagirra
7David DelaneyDaith Dlinne
Muff
7David DelaneyDaith Dlinne
Muff
8Niall Keenan
Niall FhinnMote Park
8Niall Keenan
Niall FhinnMote Park
9Fran Hanlon
Proinsias hAnluainCooly
9Fran Hanlon
Proinsias hAnluainCooly
10DarraghHeavey
Darach hamhaighCastlestrange
10DarraghHeavey
Darach hamhaighCastlestrange
11Niall Kilroy
Niall Mac Giolla RuaClooneyourish
11Niall Kilroy
Niall Mac Giolla RuaClooneyourish
12Eamon BannonEammon Banin
Lisnagirra
12Eamon BannonEammon Banin
Lisnagirra
13Gearoid Ennis
Gearid hAonaisMuff
13Gearoid Ennis
Gearid hAonaisMuff
14Niall ConnollyNiall Conghaile
Fuerty
14Niall ConnollyNiall Conghaile
Fuerty
15Peter Leahy
Peadar LaochaAughagad
15Peter Leahy
Peadar LaochaAughagad
Fuerty
Fuerty
Dathanna: Dubh agus Bui
Dathanna: Dubh agus Bui
Other members of the Fuerty panel not listed on todays Panel:
Niall Heaney, Muff ;Cormac Kelly, Creemully; Mossy Connaughton, Athleague; Niall McConn, Hollygrove; Johnny Blighe, Mote Park; Ronan Fallon, Lisnagirra
Other members of the Fuerty panel not listed on todays Panel:
Niall Heaney, Muff ;Cormac Kelly, Creemully; Mossy Connaughton, Athleague; Niall McConn, Hollygrove; Johnny Blighe, Mote Park; Ronan Fallon, Lisnagirra
Other members of the Michael Glaveys panel not listed on todays Panel:
Shane Fagan, Cloonfad; Fergal Coyle, Ballinlough
Other members of the Michael Glaveys panel not listed on todays Panel:
Shane Fagan, Cloonfad; Fergal Coyle, Ballinlough
Michael Glaveys
Michael Glaveys
Dathanna: Gorm agus Bu
Dathanna: Gorm agus Bu
16 Stephen Ronane Stiofn Rnin
17 Gary Patterson Gearoid Mac Phaidin
18 Kevin Shannon Caomhin Seanin
19 Sean Markham Sen Marachin
20 Cormac Costello Cormac Mac Coisteala
21 Padraic Miskell Pdraig Meiscill
22 Seamus Burke Seamus de Brca
23 Daire Markham Daire Marachin
24 Dermot Boylan Diarmuid Baoilein
25 Tommy Keane Toms Cathin
26 Gerard Cunningham Gearoid Cuinneagin
27 Andrew Glennon Aindri Mag Leannin
28 Declan Kirrane Deagln Cearin
29 Patrick Morris Pdraig Muiris
30 Luke McDermott Lcs Mac Diarmada
Captain Derek WaldronManager Stephen Healy Selectors: 1 Ciaran Grogan 2 Michael Kelly 3 Joe Garvey4 Ruairi Comer
16 Stephen Ronane Stiofn Rnin
17 Gary Patterson Gearoid Mac Phaidin
18 Kevin Shannon Caomhin Seanin
19 Sean Markham Sen Marachin
20 Cormac Costello Cormac Mac Coisteala
21 Padraic Miskell Pdraig Meiscill
22 Seamus Burke Seamus de Brca
23 Daire Markham Daire Marachin
24 Dermot Boylan Diarmuid Baoilein
25 Tommy Keane Toms Cathin
26 Gerard Cunningham Gearoid Cuinneagin
27 Andrew Glennon Aindri Mag Leannin
28 Declan Kirrane Deagln Cearin
29 Patrick Morris Pdraig Muiris
30 Luke McDermott Lcs Mac Diarmada
Captain Derek WaldronManager Stephen Healy Selectors: 1 Ciaran Grogan 2 Michael Kelly 3 Joe Garvey4 Ruairi Comer
1 David Hussey Daithi hEosa Ballinlough
1 David Hussey Daithi hEosa Ballinlough
2 James Brennan
Seamus BraoninCloonfad
2 James Brennan
Seamus BraoninCloonfad
3 Shane OMalley
Shane Mille Cloonfad
3 Shane OMalley
Shane Mille Cloonfad
4 David Paige
Dith de Phigh Ballinlough
4 David Paige
Dith de Phigh Ballinlough
5 Darren OMalley
Darren Mille Cloonfad
5 Darren OMalley
Darren Mille Cloonfad
6 Derek Waldron
Derek De Bhaldraithe Granlahan
6 Derek Waldron
Derek De Bhaldraithe Granlahan
7 Joe Gorman Samus
Mac GorminGorthaganny
7 Joe Gorman Samus
Mac GorminGorthaganny
8 John Finan
Sean Fionnin Ballinlough
8 John Finan
Sean Fionnin Ballinlough
9 Sean McGuireSen Mag Uidhir
Granlahan
9 Sean McGuireSen Mag Uidhir
Granlahan
10 Conor Hussey
Conchubhar hEosa Ballinlough
10 Conor Hussey
Conchubhar hEosa Ballinlough
11 Gerard Fagan
Gearoid Faogin Cloonfad
11 Gerard Fagan
Gearoid Faogin Cloonfad
12 Thomas Finnegan Thoms Fionnagin
Granlahan
12 Thomas Finnegan Thoms Fionnagin
Granlahan
13 Caoileann Fitzmaurice
Caoileann Mac Muiris Ballinlough
13 Caoileann Fitzmaurice
Caoileann Mac Muiris Ballinlough
14 Eugene Stritch
Eoin Straoits Cloonfad
14 Eugene Stritch
Eoin Straoits Cloonfad
15 Stephen Comer Stiofn Ciaragin
Ballinlough
15 Stephen Comer Stiofn Ciaragin
Ballinlough
GAA SOCIAL INITIATIVEThe GAA Social Initiative arose as a result of former PresidentMary McAleese and her husband, Martin, noticing an absence ofolder men in attendance at official functions during their many vis-its to local communities over the years. The President came to theconclusion that many men, because of the changing patterns of
life, were falling through cracks in the system and either risking or already experi-encing isolation and loneliness. Following further discussions they extended an invi-tation to the GAA to use it's network to engage older men who were not active inlocal community life and the pilot programme for the GAA Social Initiative was born.
The aim of the initiative is simple: to offer a social outlet that is safe and wel-coming and that provides a route into, and a place in, the community. So far, 13clubs in the county have participated in the programme: St. Brigids, St. Dominics,St. Croans, Tulsk Lord Edwards, Roscommon Gaels, ire g, Michael Glaveys, St.Josephs, St. Michaels, Kilglass Gaels, Padraig Pearses, Boyle and Fuerty. Theefforts of all the Clubs are greatly appreciated by those involved and they havegiven many people a new social outlet.
A good example of the Social Initiative in action would be the activities ofSt Josephs. They began last November by organising a Table Quiz as a fundraiserwith about one hundred and fifty people attending. They linked with existing com-munity groups in Kilteevan such as Kilteevan Community Development, CommunityAlert and Kilteevan Cycling Club and arising from this, a trip to Croke Park Stadiumand the Dermot Earley Exhibition at the GAA Museum was undertaken as the firstsocial outing. The group consisted of former club players and officials, representa-tives from the local community groups and community members and all had a veryenjoyable time.
While the Social Initiative retains a focus on men in the community, it is notexclusive and clubs are encouraged to vary the type of activity they organise toinclude in their social programme events to which the entire community can be invit-ed. Social events and activities should also be open to those in the community whoare not GAA members, as the example from St. Josephs demonstrates. Furtherexamples of club activities can be seen in the Social Initiative Newsletters which canbe viewed at www.gaa.ie/socialinitiative.
Roscommon GAA Social Initiative Officer, Sen Mannion, will hold a meet-ing later this month and all Clubs are encouraged to attend and learn more aboutthe Scheme and how they can get involved. Details will be published in the localmedia nearer the time or alternatively, you can contact Sen any time on 086 8388756 or [email protected] Colin Regan, the GAA Community & Health Promotion Manager, [email protected]
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GAA SOCIAL INITIATIVEThe GAA Social Initiative arose as a result of former PresidentMary McAleese and her husband, Martin, noticing an absence ofolder men in attendance at official functions during their many vis-its to local communities over the years. The President came to theconclusion that many men, because of the changing patterns of
life, were falling through cracks in the system and either risking or already experi-encing isolation and loneliness. Following further discussions they extended an invi-tation to the GAA to use it's network to engage older men who were not active inlocal community life and the pilot programme for the GAA Social Initiative was born.
The aim of the initiative is simple: to offer a social outlet that is safe and wel-coming and that provides a route into, and a place in, the community. So far, 13clubs in the county have participated in the programme: St. Brigids, St. Dominics,St. Croans, Tulsk Lord Edwards, Roscommon Gaels, ire g, Michael Glaveys, St.Josephs, St. Michaels, Kilglass Gaels, Padraig Pearses, Boyle and Fuerty. Theefforts of all the Clubs are greatly appreciated by those involved and they havegiven many people a new social outlet.
A good example of the Social Initiative in action would be the activities ofSt Josephs. They began last November by organising a Table Quiz as a fundraiserwith about one hundred and fifty people attending. They linked with existing com-munity groups in Kilteevan such as Kilteevan Community Development, CommunityAlert and Kilteevan Cycling Club and arising from this, a trip to Croke Park Stadiumand the Dermot Earley Exhibition at the GAA Museum was undertaken as the firstsocial outing. The group consisted of former club players and officials, representa-tives from the local community groups and community members and all had a veryenjoyable time.
While the Social Initiative retains a focus on men in the community, it is notexclusive and clubs are encouraged to vary the type of activity they organise toinclude in their social programme events to which the entire community can be invit-ed. Social events and activities should also be open to those in the community whoare not GAA members, as the example from St. Josephs demonstrates. Furtherexamples of club activities can be seen in the Social Initiative Newsletters which canbe viewed at www.gaa.ie/socialinitiative.
Roscommon GAA Social Initiative Officer, Sen Mannion, will hold a meet-ing later this month and all Clubs are encouraged to attend and learn more aboutthe Scheme and how they can get involved. Details will be published in the localmedia nearer the time or alternatively, you can contact Sen any time on 086 8388756 or [email protected] Colin Regan, the GAA Community & Health Promotion Manager, [email protected]
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GAA SOCIAL INITIATIVEThe GAA Social Initiative arose as a result of former PresidentMary McAleese and her husband, Martin, noticing an absence ofolder men in attendance at official functions during their many vis-its to local communities over the years. The President came to theconclusion that many men, because of the changing patterns of
life, were falling through cracks in the system and either risking or already experi-encing isolation and loneliness. Following further discussions they extended an invi-tation to the GAA to use it's network to engage older men who were not active inlocal community life and the pilot programme for the GAA Social Initiative was born.
The aim of the initiative is simple: to offer a social outlet that is safe and wel-coming and that provides a route into, and a place in, the community. So far, 13clubs in the county have participated in the programme: St. Brigids, St. Dominics,St. Croans, Tulsk Lord Edwards, Roscommon Gaels, ire g, Michael Glaveys, St.Josephs, St. Michaels, Kilglass Gaels, Padraig Pearses, Boyle and Fuerty. Theefforts of all the Clubs are greatly appreciated by those involved and they havegiven many people a new social outlet.
A good example of the Social Initiative in action would be the activities ofSt Josephs. They began last November by organising a Table Quiz as a fundraiserwith about one hundred and fifty people attending. They linked with existing com-munity groups in Kilteevan such as Kilteevan Community Development, CommunityAlert and Kilteevan Cycling Club and arising from this, a trip to Croke Park Stadiumand the Dermot Earley Exhibition at the GAA Museum was undertaken as the firstsocial outing. The group consisted of former club players and officials, representa-tives from the local community groups and community members and all had a veryenjoyable time.
While the Social Initiative retains a focus on men in the community, it is notexclusive and clubs are encouraged to vary the type of activity they organise toinclude in their social programme events to which the entire community can be invit-ed. Social events and activities should also be open to those in the community whoare not GAA members, as the example from St. Josephs demonstrates. Furtherexamples of club activities can be seen in the Social Initiative Newsletters which canbe viewed at www.gaa.ie/socialinitiative.
Roscommon GAA Social Initiative Officer, Sen Mannion, will hold a meet-ing later this month and all Clubs are encouraged to attend and learn more aboutthe Scheme and how they can get involved. Details will be published in the localmedia nearer the time or alternatively, you can contact Sen any time on 086 8388756 or [email protected] Colin Regan, the GAA Community & Health Promotion Manager, [email protected]
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GAA SOCIAL INITIATIVEThe GAA Social Initiative arose as a result of former PresidentMary McAleese and her husband, Martin, noticing an absence ofolder men in attendance at official functions during their many vis-its to local communities over the years. The President came to theconclusion that many men, because of the changing patterns of
life, were falling through cracks in the system and either risking or already experi-encing isolation and loneliness. Following further discussions they extended an invi-tation to the GAA to use it's network to engage older men who were not active inlocal community life and the pilot programme for the GAA Social Initiative was born.
The aim of the initiative is simple: to offer a social outlet that is safe and wel-coming and that provides a route into, and a place in, the community. So far, 13clubs in the county have participated in the programme: St. Brigids, St. Dominics,St. Croans, Tulsk Lord Edwards, Roscommon Gaels, ire g, Michael Glaveys, St.Josephs, St. Michaels, Kilglass Gaels, Padraig Pearses, Boyle and Fuerty. Theefforts of all the Clubs are greatly appreciated by those involved and they havegiven many people a new social outlet.
A good example of the Social Initiative in action would be the activities ofSt Josephs. They began last November by organising a Table Quiz as a fundraiserwith about one hundred and fifty people attending. They linked with existing com-munity groups in Kilteevan such as Kilteevan Community Development, CommunityAlert and Kilteevan Cycling Club and arising from this, a trip to Croke Park Stadiumand the Dermot Earley Exhibition at the GAA Museum was undertaken as the firstsocial outing. The group consisted of former club players and officials, representa-tives from the local community groups and community members and all had a veryenjoyable time.
While the Social Initiative retains a focus on men in the community, it is notexclusive and clubs are encouraged to vary the type of activity they organise toinclude in their social programme events to which the entire community can be invit-ed. Social events and activities should also be open to those in the community whoare not GAA members, as the example from St. Josephs demonstrates. Furtherexamples of club activities can be seen in the Social Initiative Newsletters which canbe viewed at www.gaa.ie/socialinitiative.
Roscommon GAA Social Initiative Officer, Sen Mannion, will hold a meet-ing later this month and all Clubs are encouraged to attend and learn more aboutthe Scheme and how they can get involved. Details will be published in the localmedia nearer the time or alternatively, you can contact Sen any time on 086 8388756 or [email protected] Colin Regan, the GAA Community & Health Promotion Manager, [email protected]
F J COYLE & ASSOCIATESCivil & Environmental Consultants
Wishing Michael Glaveys GFC the Best of Luck in the Junior Championship Final 2012 The first step to bigger things lads.
3 High Street MonaghanCo Monaghan
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HISTORY OF ST. MICHAELS GAA CLUBSt Michaels GAA Club is based in the Parish of Ardcarne and also takes in the area of
Corrigeenroe, which is the Roscommon part of the Aughanagh Parish. Records show that in the late part of the nineteenth century, the GAA was strong within the Clubsboundary, with teams registered in Cootehall, Crossna, Ballyfermoyle and Corrigeenroe.
In 1941, Cootehall and Crossna amalgamated to form St Michaels, with Corrigeenroe andDrumboylan joining later. The new team qualified for the County Junior Final in 1941, and defeatedSt Patricks, only for St Patricks to be awarded the Title on an objection. The first Title won by StMichaels was the 1951 Northern Junior League and this was followed by the 1953 Northern JuniorChampionship. We were defeated by Kilteevan in the County Final, but were awarded the matchafter it was discovered that Kilteevan fielded illegal players.
St. Michaels played Senior Football in 1954 and 1955 (no Intermediate Grade then) andin 1956 and 57 we joined with St Ronans to form a Senior team, known as Paddy Morans.Unfortunately Paddy Morans were defeated in both years by Elphin; on route to completing theirhistoric three-in-a-row. St Michaels also reached the 1956 and 1958 Junior County Finals.
The 1960s saw us win many Juveniles Titles and the 1970s were our most successfulspell; winning a County Intermediate Title in 1971, County Junior Titles in 1970 and 78, and theCurley Cup in 1975. The Club were also defeated in the 1975 County Intermediate Final. OurJuveniles won four County Titles in six years between 1978 and 83 and in 1988 we reached theCounty Junior Final and won the Tansey Cup.
The Club suffered heartbreaking defeats in the 1991 County U21 Final and 1992 CountyJunior Final but we returned to the Intermediate ranks by winning the Junior title in 1993, after areplay. We came close to moving to Senior in 1999 but suffered defeat in the County Final.
The new century saw us take part in RTEs Celebrity Bainisteoir in 2009 and were defeat-ed by Rockwell Rovers of Tipperary. The Clubs Juveniles teams have recorded some notable wins at various levels in recent times andlast year our Junior B team won the Northern and County Championships.
Last year saw a revival of Ladies Football at Under 12 level and this team reached aCounty Shield Final. Today the Club fields three adult teams (Intermediate, Junior and Under 21) andnine underage teams (from Under 6 to Minor, and an U12 Ladies team).
The Club has also had great success in Scr, winning an All-Ireland Title in 1973,Connacht Titles in 1973, 1974,1977 and 1983 and many County Titles over the years. In recent yearsScr has also been revived with entries in all grades.
Finally, when St Michaels is mentioned, the one name that is always associated with theClub is the late Jim Henry (RIP), who served as Club Secretary for over fifty years. We know thattoday Jim is looking down, one proud St Michaels Man.
A word from the Chairperson of St Michaels GAA ClubSt. Michaels are thrilled to be back in the County Intermediate Football Final. Our players have putin a huge effort this year and on behalf of everyone in our Club I hope they get their reward. I wouldalso like to acknowledge the input of our management team; Dermot Lane, Pat Simon, PadraigMcShera, Kieran McDermott and Paul Duignan. The success of under-age teams in recent years hashad a big knock on effect on today's Intermediate team. A big thank you to all our coaches and vol-unteers, who give of their time in ensuring our under-age continues to flourish. Thank you to our mainsponsor Joe Simon Hardware and all our sponsors and supporters throughout the Club; your contin-ued support is greatly appreciated.I look forward to a good sporting game with St Aidans, with hopefully the Jimmy Murray Cup mak-ing its first visit to our Club.
Dermot Cox.Chairperson.
Best Wishes to Oran from
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HISTORY OF ST. MICHAELS GAA CLUBSt Michaels GAA Club is based in the Parish of Ardcarne and also takes in the area of
Corrigeenroe, which is the Roscommon part of the Aughanagh Parish. Records show that in the late part of the nineteenth century, the GAA was strong within the Clubsboundary, with teams registered in Cootehall, Crossna, Ballyfermoyle and Corrigeenroe.
In 1941, Cootehall and Crossna amalgamated to form St Michaels, with Corrigeenroe andDrumboylan joining later. The new team qualified for the County Junior Final in 1941, and defeatedSt Patricks, only for St Patricks to be awarded the Title on an objection. The first Title won by StMichaels was the 1951 Northern Junior League and this was followed by the 1953 Northern JuniorChampionship. We were defeated by Kilteevan in the County Final, but were awarded the matchafter it was discovered that Kilteevan fielded illegal players.
St. Michaels played Senior Football in 1954 and 1955 (no Intermediate Grade then) andin 1956 and 57 we joined with St Ronans to form a Senior team, known as Paddy Morans.Unfortunately Paddy Morans were defeated in both years by Elphin; on route to completing theirhistoric three-in-a-row. St Michaels also reached the 1956 and 1958 Junior County Finals.
The 1960s saw us win many Juveniles Titles and the 1970s were our most successfulspell; winning a County Intermediate Title in 1971, County Junior Titles in 1970 and 78, and theCurley Cup in 1975. The Club were also defeated in the 1975 County Intermediate Final. OurJuveniles won four County Titles in six years between 1978 and 83 and in 1988 we reached theCounty Junior Final and won the Tansey Cup.
The Club suffered heartbreaking defeats in the 1991 County U21 Final and 1992 CountyJunior Final but we returned to the Intermediate ranks by winning the Junior title in 1993, after areplay. We came close to moving to Senior in 1999 but suffered defeat in the County Final.
The new century saw us take part in RTEs Celebrity Bainisteoir in 2009 and were defeat-ed by Rockwell Rovers of Tipperary. The Clubs Juveniles teams have recorded some notable wins at various levels in recent times andlast year our Junior B team won the Northern and County Championships.
Last year saw a revival of Ladies Football at Under 12 level and this team reached aCounty Shield Final. Today the Club fields three adult teams (Intermediate, Junior and Under 21) andnine underage teams (from Under 6 to Minor, and an U12 Ladies team).
The Club has also had great success in Scr, winning an All-Ireland Title in 1973,Connacht Titles in 1973, 1974,1977 and 1983 and many County Titles over the years. In recent yearsScr has also been revived with entries in all grades.
Finally, when St Michaels is mentioned, the one name that is always associated with theClub is the late Jim Henry (RIP), who served as Club Secretary for over fifty years. We know thattoday Jim is looking down, one proud St Michaels Man.
A word from the Chairperson of St Michaels GAA ClubSt. Michaels are thrilled to be back in the County Intermediate Football Final. Our players have putin a huge effort this year and on behalf of everyone in our Club I hope they get their reward. I wouldalso like to acknowledge the input of our management team; Dermot Lane, Pat Simon, PadraigMcShera, Kieran McDermott and Paul Duignan. The success of under-age teams in recent years hashad a big knock on effect on today's Intermediate team. A big thank you to all our coaches and vol-unteers, who give of their time in ensuring our under-age continues to flourish. Thank you to our mainsponsor Joe Simon Hardware and all our sponsors and supporters throughout the Club; your contin-ued support is greatly appreciated.I look forward to a good sporting game with St Aidans, with hopefully the Jimmy Murray Cup mak-ing its first visit to our Club.
Dermot Cox.Chairperson.
Best Wishes to Oran from
DONAMON TARMACADAMSpecialising in Kerbing, Tar and Chip and Tarmacadam.
CONTACT DAMIAN AT (087) 9962361
Best Wishes to the Oran & St. Aidans Teams from
JOHN CORCORANMenswear
Church Street, Roscommon.090 6626097
Good luck to the Michael Glaveys team andManagement today from
FOR ALL YOUR PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS PLEASE CONTACT US
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HISTORY OF ST. MICHAELS GAA CLUBSt Michaels GAA Club is based in the Parish of Ardcarne and also takes in the area of
Corrigeenroe, which is the Roscommon part of the Aughanagh Parish. Records show that in the late part of the nineteenth century, the GAA was strong within the Clubsboundary, with teams registered in Cootehall, Crossna, Ballyfermoyle and Corrigeenroe.
In 1941, Cootehall and Crossna amalgamated to form St Michaels, with Corrigeenroe andDrumboylan joining later. The new team qualified for the County Junior Final in 1941, and defeatedSt Patricks, only for St Patricks to be awarded the Title on an objection. The first Title won by StMichaels was the 1951 Northern Junior League and this was followed by the 1953 Northern JuniorChampionship. We were defeated by Kilteevan in the County Final, but were awarded the matchafter it was discovered that Kilteevan fielded illegal players.
St. Michaels played Senior Football in 1954 and 1955 (no Intermediate Grade then) andin 1956 and 57 we joined with St Ronans to form a Senior team, known as Paddy Morans.Unfortunately Paddy Morans were defeated in both years by Elphin; on route to completing theirhistoric three-in-a-row. St Michaels also reached the 1956 and 1958 Junior County Finals.
The 1960s saw us win many Juveniles Titles and the 1970s were our most successfulspell; winning a County Intermediate Title in 1971, County Junior Titles in 1970 and 78, and theCurley Cup in 1975. The Club were also defeated in the 1975 County Intermediate Final. OurJuveniles won four County Titles in six years between 1978 and 83 and in 1988 we reached theCounty Junior Final and won the Tansey Cup.
The Club suffered heartbreaking defeats in the 1991 County U21 Final and 1992 CountyJunior Final but we returned to the Intermediate ranks by winning the Junior title in 1993, after areplay. We came close to moving to Senior in 1999 but suffered defeat in the County Final.
The new century saw us take part in RTEs Celebrity Bainisteoir in 2009 and were defeat-ed by Rockwell Rovers of Tipperary. The Clubs Juveniles teams have recorded some notable wins at various levels in recent times andlast year our Junior B team won the Northern and County Championships.
Last year saw a revival of Ladies Football at Under 12 level and this team reached aCounty Shield Final. Today the Club fields three adult teams (Intermediate, Junior and Under 21) andnine underage teams (from Under 6 to Minor, and an U12 Ladies team).
The Club has also had great success in Scr, winning an All-Ireland Title in 1973,Connacht Titles in 1973, 1974,1977 and 1983 and many County Titles over the years. In recent yearsScr has also been revived with entries in all grades.
Finally, when St Michaels is mentioned, the one name that is always associated with theClub is the late Jim Henry (RIP), who served as Club Secretary for over fifty years. We know thattoday Jim is looking down, one proud St Michaels Man.
A word from the Chairperson of St Michaels GAA ClubSt. Michaels are thrilled to be back in the County Intermediate Football Final. Our players have putin a huge effort this year and on behalf of everyone in our Club I hope they get their reward. I wouldalso like to acknowledge the input of our management team; Dermot Lane, Pat Simon, PadraigMcShera, Kieran McDermott and Paul Duignan. The success of under-age teams in recent years hashad a big knock on effect on today's Intermediate team. A big thank you to all our coaches and vol-unteers, who give of their time in ensuring our under-age continues to flourish. Thank you to our mainsponsor Joe Simon Hardware and all our sponsors and supporters throughout the Club; your contin-ued support is greatly appreciated.I look forward to a good sporting game with St Aidans, with hopefully the Jimmy Murray Cup mak-ing its first visit to our Club.
Dermot Cox.Chairperson.
Best Wishes to Oran from
DONAMON TARMACADAMSpecialising in Kerbing, Tar and Chip and Tarmacadam.
CONTACT DAMIAN AT (087) 9962361
Best Wishes to the Oran & St. Aidans Teams from
JOHN CORCORANMenswear
Church Street, Roscommon.090 6626097
Good luck to the Michael Glaveys team andManagement today from
FOR ALL YOUR PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS PLEASE CONTACT US
HISTORY OF ST. MICHAELS GAA CLUBSt Michaels GAA Club is based in the Parish of Ardcarne and also takes in the area of
Corrigeenroe, which is the Roscommon part of the Aughanagh Parish. Records show that in the late part of the nineteenth century, the GAA was strong within the Clubsboundary, with teams registered in Cootehall, Crossna, Ballyfermoyle and Corrigeenroe.
In 1941, Cootehall and Crossna amalgamated to form St Michaels, with Corrigeenroe andDrumboylan joining later. The new team qualified for the County Junior Final in 1941, and defeatedSt Patricks, only for St Patricks to be awarded the Title on an objection. The first Title won by StMichaels was the 1951 Northern Junior League and this was followed by the 1953 Northern JuniorChampionship. We were defeated by Kilteevan in the County Final, but were awarded the matchafter it was discovered that Kilteevan fielded illegal players.
St. Michaels played Senior Football in 1954 and 1955 (no Intermediate Grade then) andin 1956 and 57 we joined with St Ronans to form a Senior team, known as Paddy Morans.Unfortunately Paddy Morans were defeated in both years by Elphin; on route to completing theirhistoric three-in-a-row. St Michaels also reached the 1956 and 1958 Junior County Finals.
The 1960s saw us win many Juveniles Titles and the 1970s were our most successfulspell; winning a County Intermediate Title in 1971, County Junior Titles in 1970 and 78, and theCurley Cup in 1975. The Club were also defeated in the 1975 County Intermediate Final. OurJuveniles won four County Titles in six years between 1978 and 83 and in 1988 we reached theCounty Junior Final and won the Tansey Cup.
The Club suffered heartbreaking defeats in the 1991 County U21 Final and 1992 CountyJunior Final but we returned to the Intermediate ranks by winning the Junior title in 1993, after areplay. We came close to moving to Senior in 1999 but suffered defeat in the County Final.
The new century saw us take part in RTEs Celebrity Bainisteoir in 2009 and were defeat-ed by Rockwell Rovers of Tipperary. The Clubs Juveniles teams have recorded some notable wins at various levels in recent times andlast year our Junior B team won the Northern and County Championships.
Last year saw a revival of Ladies Football at Under 12 level and this team reached aCounty Shield Final. Today the Club fields three adult teams (Intermediate, Junior and Under 21) andnine underage teams (from Under 6 to Minor, and an U12 Ladies team).
The Club has also had great success in Scr, winning an All-Ireland Title in 1973,Connacht Titles in 1973, 1