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Club draw
Our monthly club draw for July was held in the Welcome Inn
Cornageeha on Saturday night last. The winners were as follows;
EUR150.00 Dervla Guckian, Tooman; EUR100 Gerry Gray, Tooman;
EUR50 winners- James Gregg, Newtown Forbes; Mel Woods, Cattan;
Sean Bohan, Tooman. A big thank you to all who supported the
draw. A warm thanks to Ralph who kindly let us use his premises
on the night and to all those who attended the draw.

Junior Championship
On Sunday last our junior team took on Bornacoola in Cloone.
This was there 2nd game in the championship. Unfortunately after
a closely contested game we were defeated by 1 point. The game
ended on a scoreline of 2-8 to 1-10. The team lined out as
follows Sean Bohan, Gerard Griffin, Martin Quinn, Donal Kennedy,
Liam Mitchell, Terry Kelleher, Darren Mulvey, Paul Heaney, Gavin
Mitchell, Darren Mc Grath, Aaron Canning, Neil Quinn, John
Healy, Nigel Kieghran, David Mitchell. Subs used; Seamus Quinn
for Aaron Canning, Barry Tiernan for Darren Mulvey, Peadar
Cassels for Barry Tiernan.
 
Intermediate Championship
Our championship hopes have been kept alive as we heard our fate
yesterday afternoon when Ballinaglara beat St. Mary’s. We have
secured our quarter final place. We will meet Aughawillian in
which will be a close encounter. This game has been fixed for
Sunday week 22nd of July. Details will follow next week.
 
Sponsorship
A big thank you from all at the club to Colum and Martina Fox
owners of Rynn Country House who kindly sponsored a new set
jerseys for our Intermediate and Junior teams. This is the
second time in 3 years that they have sponsored a new set of
Jerseys for the club. There generosity is greatly appreciated by
one and all in Gortletteragh GAA club. Rynn County house is
situated in the heart of Gortletteragh’s Lough Rynn estate, so
don’t forget to give Martina a call if you’re in looking for
somewhere nice to stay while in the area. 
 
Bon Voyage
Bon Voyage to our physio Lorraine Murray who has gone to America
to further her training in Physiotherapy. Lorraine who is
currently a student at DCU will be back in late December. We
hope she enjoys the experience and we are looking forward to
seeing her back in our dressing rooms next year. 
 
Fundraising draw
Don’t forget that tickets are currently on sale for the clubs
big draw. Tickets cost EUR5 each and there are two prizes of
EUR500 and a bull calf. Tickets can be purchased from any club
player or member. Your support would be greatly appreciated and
remember if your not in you can’t win!

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Championship
It’s that time of year again when the championship takes centre
stage. This weekend sees us take on Ballinaglara in the first
round of the inter-mediate championship. This game has been
fixed for half 2 in Ballinamore on Sunday next. We wish all
players and management the very best of luck.

All Ireland Shield Final
The club would like to wish Fiona Mc Cann and all the Leitrim
Minor girls the very best of luck on Saturday next when they
take on Fermanagh at 2pm in Templeport, Co. Cavan

Draw
A new draw has been launched as part of a fundraiser for the
club. Tickets cost EUR5 and can be purchased from any club
member. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Club notes 13-07-10

Under 16
Pride of place this week goes to the Under 16 team who won the 9
A Side league on Friday evening last in Annaduff with a victory
of Fenagh in a closely contested affair. This was the first
occasion that this group of players have overcome Fenagh. Well
done to the team who were excellent all evening. This group of
players are steadily maturing into quality footballers. Team
captain John Reynolds accepted the cup on behalf of the team.
The team coaches Mark Duignan and Sean Costello are to be
commended on the excellent way the team was prepared for the
final. Match report in the sports pages.

Under 14 Feile Weekend
With the dust now settled after the wonderful achievement of
having won their competition at the Feile in Derry the club
would like to extend its warm gratitude to their host club Drum
who looked after our lads so well over the weekend. All our
players and management had a wonderful weekend with the locals
and many friendships were made. It is hoped that Drum will visit
Gortletteragh next year. The group of players and mentors left
Gortletteragh after 9am on the Friday morning and travelled the
3 hour journey to Dungiven where they were met by their host
club and representatives. After a 15 minute journey the group
arrived in Drum GAA grounds where the host club had a guard of
honour for our players. After refreshments the two clubs played
each other, while Gortletteragh emerged victorious, the sight of
two of our top players in action for Drum in the second half
giving their all was greatly appreciated by the local
supporters. The boys then travelled with their host families to
their houses and later both teams travelled by bus to Celtic
Park, Derry for the parade. The players in their new gear looked
exceptionally well in the parade which took 2 hours travelling
from Celtic Park through the Bogside around by the Derry Walls
through the High Street past the reviewing stand where GAA
president Christy Cooney met our players and on to Derry City
University where they were picked up by bus later. A tired group
travelled home that evening. On Saturday morning the players had
an early start and arrived at Drum GAA grounds at 9am where tow
further rounds of the competition took place. After the group
stage Gortletteragh had topped the group. After an afternoon
break with their host families Gortletteragh and Drum players
and officials travelled the 1 hour journey to Ballymaguigan by
bus for the Semi Final against the Scottish Development team,
this was a tough struggle but the lads pulled away in the last
10 minutes to qualify for the final. They returned to drum for a
meal in the local community centre. After various speeches,
presentations were made to Drum GAA club and to all the host
families by our club officials and players, which were proceeded
by a disco. Our players returned a weary group to the host
families after 11pm while some of the adults attended the local
clubs annual draw and function later that night. An early start
on the Sunday morning for the final in Celtic park where we took
on Robertstown of Kildare. We were met at Celtic Park by our
team sponsor Frank Niblock and son Oisin. Having played with the
wind in the first half our team had built up a commanding lead.
However playing against the wind in the second half proved in a
tight affair but with every player giving his all victory was
achieved. The manner of the victory and the style of football
played was greatly admired by the large crowd present. The sight
of the Drum players and officials cheering every score as if it
was their own was one of the day’s highlights. What a great
occasion when our team captain Evan Ward stepped up to accept
the All Ireland Feile Trophy after the game. The team then
relaxed with their host club in the stands and after the skills
final ended we commenced the long journey home. KFC was visited
in Enniskellen for refreshments. A one hour shopping break in
Erneside shopping centre ensured that no sterling was taken
home. The team headed home for Gortletteragh, travelling through
Ballinamore, Fenagh and Mohill and into home territory. At
Trayne the group were met by a large crowd and the 1st Bonfire
of the evening organised by David Mitchell. The group then
travelled by Drumgownagh where a large Banner made by Rebecca
and Rachel adorned the old school wall. Noel and company manned
the Bonfire at Sean’s Cross and finally onto the pitch and
Community Centre where Parents, Club Officials, Players and a
large crowd of supporters greeted the players. Club Chairman
Sean Reynolds welcomed the group and congratulated them on their
wonderful achievement. After Photographs, refreshments and longs
discussions about the game the weary players were glad to return
to their own homes. Well done to those players who made history
by been the first group to bring All Ireland success to the
club. Many thanks to their mentors during the weekend; Colum,
Shane, Frank, Lizzy and Ita who gave their time to coach and
supervise the group. The main talking point during the weekend
was commented upon by our host Club apart from the standard of
football produced by the lads was the excellent mannerism shown
by our players. The players were as follows; Owen O’Bradaigh,
Keoghan Mc Govern, David Campbell, James Heslin, David Mulvey,
Glen Ward, Evan Ward, Niall Heslin, Jack Heslin, Oisin Fox,
Dylan Ward, Francie Flynn, Shane Kieghran, Conor Woods, Conor
Gallagher, Barry Heslin.

Skills Competition
Congratulations goes to Evan Ward who represented the club in
the skills competition over the Feile Weekend. Evan won his
heats on the Saturday and was again successful in the semi final
on the Saturday evening. He reached the last 6 in the overall
competition. While ultimate glory was not achieved Evan finished
4th overall. It was a wonderful achievement for Evan and the
club to be competing in the last 6 players in the country in
this competition.

Polo Shirts & Hoodies
A second and final order of Feile polo shirts & hoodie will be
made this week. Anyone interested in purchasing these should
contact Colum or Shane before Monday evening next as the order
will be placed on Tuesday morning. They cost EUR13 for polo
shirt & EUR26 for hoodie. We ask that monies be paid with order.

Under 14 Championship
Our Under 14 is out in action this Friday evening in the 1st
game of the championship. See fixtures for details.

Under 6, 8 & 10
Training for all under 6, 8 & 10 players continues on Saturday
morning at 11 o’clock. The turnout for these sessions has been
great to date. New players are welcome to attend.

Club Draw
On Saturday night last the monthly club draw took place in Fox’s
of Tooman. The winners on the night were as follows; EUR150 Sean
Clarke, EUR100 Michael Mc Garry, Drumhass, EUR50 winners – Eamon
Reynolds, Fearglass, Stephen Gannon, Drimmen, Gerry Moore
Clonteagh. Thanks to Jimmy & Kathleen for the use of their
premises on the night. Also to Bridie and Liz who helped on the
night.

Club notes 29-06-10

Division 2
On Saturday evening last our first team took on Drumkeerin in
the league. They won on a scoreline of 1-8 to 6 points.

Guess the score
The result of guess the score for the Leitrim V Roscommon match
was as follows; 1st prize EUR50 Mary Shanley, Annaduff, 2nd
prize EUR30 Robyn Reilly, Drumlish, 3rd prize EUR20 Rose
Tierney, Carrigallen. A word of thanks to all those who
supported the competition.

Feile
The club would like to wish the Under 14’s team who are
competing this weekend in the Feile competition in Derry the
very best of luck. They will be competing in the 12 A side
competition.

Birthday greetings
Congrats to Darren Clarke who celebrated his 21st birthday on
Saturday night last.

Club Draw
This Saturday night our monthly club draw will take place in
Fox’s, Tooman. Anyone wishing to renew their 4 monthly tickets
can purchase one off any club executive.

Deepest Sympathy
The club would like to extend its deepest sympathy to Paddy
O’Connor and family of Ballinamore on the passing of his mother
Sadie in Tipperary last week. May she rest in peace.