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Replying To Backheel:  "I presume this is a joke. Aughwillan not know for their empathy over the years. I am Ballinamore were delighted to give them a pasting."
Exactly never came across a Club with notions like them

Weaternpro (Leitrim) - Posts: 78 - 21/09/2025 20:40:26    2636966

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The numbers are readily available via the census, school enrolment numbers etc. Set the ball rolling at underage and establish proper amalgamations. And, in the next few weeks, remember, exciting games do not equal quality fare.

ThePowerhouse (Leitrim) - Posts: 257 - 21/09/2025 20:47:41    2636969

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8 is the magic number for senior and inter, junior A could probably be only 8 yet too but I don't think so as no club wants to be the first relegated to junior B as it could be the beginning of the end of the road for them. Aughawillian just unlucky to be missing key players and should make the drop next year if they don't get them back. This isn't the ladies, we have more than 5 teams capable of competing at senior, then again the ladies are higher ranked that the men at inter county so maybe theyre doing something right...

gaelsboy (Leitrim) - Posts: 678 - 21/09/2025 20:56:17    2636971

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Replying To Weaternpro:  "Exactly never came across a Club with notions like them"
What a loaded comment... what did they do to you? Leitrim could do with more Aughawillan's, if every club (including my own) took their football as seriously as they did, we'd be in a better place. Just because they got a hockeying yesterday doesn't make them a bad club. They're doing well to keep a team going despite the challenges.

Square_B (Leitrim) - Posts: 1519 - 22/09/2025 07:04:01    2636998

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Replying To Weaternpro:  "Exactly never came across a Club with notions like them"
I'd day theres no club with less notions then Aughawillan. We could all probably learn from them. What theyve done over theast 15 years let alone in the 90s puts most clubs to shame in the county.

However, I'm sure we've all heard the stories of different famillies and groups holding sway in that club and when you combine it with losing the 3 Plunketts and Pearce Dolan you can see why they're struggling. They finished the game with 5 players over 40 playing

I'd be more worried about the core of their team who are still capable but looked disillusioned from the start.
Tom Plunkett looks a real player - was he injured for the U20s?

Ballinamore looked excellent but very hard to judge them against that level of opposition any team with the 2 Morans, Honryman and Tom Prior will be there or there abouts. Not sure will their defence be good enough against Fenagh however.


Two brilliant Semi-Finals ahead.

Leitrim1234 (Leitrim) - Posts: 349 - 22/09/2025 10:09:07    2637013

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mohill looked very good, Keith Keegan was excellent in midfield, Keith Beirne looked sharp too. they're a serious force still and Leitrim Gaels won't have it all their own way. Ballinamore probably have the best forward unit in the county. McKeon is also in great shape and pulled all the strings against the willies and Carrick too.

2 cracking semis to come and very hard to call.

meathbasedfan (Leitrim) - Posts: 194 - 22/09/2025 10:39:19    2637019

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Ballinamore V Fenagh - Ballinamore
Every year we are led to believe Fenagh are some how the best team in Leitrim. They'll do their usual and fold in the semi.

Mohill V Leitrim - leitrim
Will be tight, Mohill are a fantastic outfit and I am tipping Leitrim only by a point or two down to the sheer work rate and ability of the Jones lads.

straightred (Leitrim) - Posts: 62 - 23/09/2025 09:41:38    2637155

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Replying To straightred:  "Ballinamore V Fenagh - Ballinamore
Every year we are led to believe Fenagh are some how the best team in Leitrim. They'll do their usual and fold in the semi.

Mohill V Leitrim - leitrim
Will be tight, Mohill are a fantastic outfit and I am tipping Leitrim only by a point or two down to the sheer work rate and ability of the Jones lads."
i'm not so sure I think fenagh realise the time is now and they might have enough for Ballinamore.

I think Mohill/Leitrim will be tight ok. but i think the Jones lads will be the difference so i'm saying Leitrim Gaels by 3.

meathbasedfan (Leitrim) - Posts: 194 - 23/09/2025 12:36:45    2637179

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Replying To Redlad6:  "Why would u humiliate your neighbouring team like that ,go for points,goals won't be as easy got against Fenagh"
Anyone with a passing knowledge of the history of Leitrim football would know that Aughawillan would do the same to any team that was in their way when they were in their pomp, going back to the 1970s. And that is why such a small club in area size has the commendable record and titles they have. They were one of the hardest beaten teams in the past 50 years.

alalalalalum (USA) - Posts: 27 - 23/09/2025 14:49:07    2637197

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Ideally it will be a Fenagh Leitrim final ending in a Fenagh victory but it probably won't happen

alalalalalum (USA) - Posts: 27 - 23/09/2025 14:50:11    2637198

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Replying To meathbasedfan:  "i'm not so sure I think fenagh realise the time is now and they might have enough for Ballinamore.

I think Mohill/Leitrim will be tight ok. but i think the Jones lads will be the difference so i'm saying Leitrim Gaels by 3."
Ah they've been spinning that "realising" line for years now - they're the Tottenham of Leitrim football. Talk and Walk around like they've won everything and won nothing sure they haven't been in a final for about 26 years and don't expect them to be in one anytime soon.

straightred (Leitrim) - Posts: 62 - 23/09/2025 17:18:26    2637215

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Replying To straightred:  "Ah they've been spinning that "realising" line for years now - they're the Tottenham of Leitrim football. Talk and Walk around like they've won everything and won nothing sure they haven't been in a final for about 26 years and don't expect them to be in one anytime soon."
Where exactly do Fenagh walk and talk like they've won anything? That's a bit silly now.

alalalalalum (USA) - Posts: 27 - 24/09/2025 14:46:31    2637319

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Ballinamore V Fenagh
Fenagh have a brilliant all round team, should have been more successful with the team they have but they fold under the pressure on the big day. I think the same will happen this weekend.
Honeyman, Prior, McKiernan and P Moran in Ballinamore's forward line will be hard stopped. Especially with the service Wayne McKeon gives them with passes and the fact Fenagh are open at the back. Ballinamore by 1/2.

Mohill V Leitrim Gaels
It will be tight. Leitrim Gaels the favourites for the championship and rightly so, so far. Mohill the past few years on paper look like they're declining but they just seem to know how to win in the pressure cooker every year. If they give Keith Beirne frees anywhere within 50m of the goal they're going over. I still think Leitrim Gaels will have enough around the middle to overpower Mohill. LM Gaels by 2.

LeitrimMarinaMan (Leitrim) - Posts: 6 - 24/09/2025 14:56:53    2637320

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Replying To LeitrimMarinaMan:  "Ballinamore V Fenagh
Fenagh have a brilliant all round team, should have been more successful with the team they have but they fold under the pressure on the big day. I think the same will happen this weekend.
Honeyman, Prior, McKiernan and P Moran in Ballinamore's forward line will be hard stopped. Especially with the service Wayne McKeon gives them with passes and the fact Fenagh are open at the back. Ballinamore by 1/2.

Mohill V Leitrim Gaels
It will be tight. Leitrim Gaels the favourites for the championship and rightly so, so far. Mohill the past few years on paper look like they're declining but they just seem to know how to win in the pressure cooker every year. If they give Keith Beirne frees anywhere within 50m of the goal they're going over. I still think Leitrim Gaels will have enough around the middle to overpower Mohill. LM Gaels by 2."
It does not matter if they fold under pressure this weekend as game is not until next weekend please and thanks in advance. Please don't be a WUM. It's quite draining. Appreciate it.

bláthach (Leitrim) - Posts: 278 - 24/09/2025 22:56:15    2637355

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Replying To bláthach:  "
Replying To LeitrimMarinaMan:  "<b>Ballinamore V Fenagh</b> Fenagh have a brilliant all round team, should have been more successful with the team they have but they fold under the pressure on the big day. I think the same will happen this weekend. Honeyman, Prior, McKiernan and P Moran in Ballinamore's forward line will be hard stopped. Especially with the service Wayne McKeon gives them with passes and the fact Fenagh are open at the back. Ballinamore by 1/2. <b>Mohill V Leitrim Gaels</b> It will be tight. Leitrim Gaels the favourites for the championship and rightly so, so far. Mohill the past few years on paper look like they're declining but they just seem to know how to win in the pressure cooker every year. If they give Keith Beirne frees anywhere within 50m of the goal they're going over. I still think Leitrim Gaels will have enough around the middle to overpower Mohill. LM Gaels by 2."</div>It does not matter if they fold under pressure this weekend as game is not until next weekend please and thanks in advance. Please don't be a WUM. It's quite draining. Appreciate it."
This is correct. I meant next weekend. Thanks. Hope your as observing in your day job ;)

LeitrimMarinaMan (Leitrim) - Posts: 6 - 25/09/2025 11:31:21    2637392

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Replying To LeitrimMarinaMan:  "
Replying To bláthach:  "[quote=LeitrimMarinaMan:  "<b>Ballinamore V Fenagh</b> Fenagh have a brilliant all round team, should have been more successful with the team they have but they fold under the pressure on the big day. I think the same will happen this weekend. Honeyman, Prior, McKiernan and P Moran in Ballinamore's forward line will be hard stopped. Especially with the service Wayne McKeon gives them with passes and the fact Fenagh are open at the back. Ballinamore by 1/2. <b>Mohill V Leitrim Gaels</b> It will be tight. Leitrim Gaels the favourites for the championship and rightly so, so far. Mohill the past few years on paper look like they're declining but they just seem to know how to win in the pressure cooker every year. If they give Keith Beirne frees anywhere within 50m of the goal they're going over. I still think Leitrim Gaels will have enough around the middle to overpower Mohill. LM Gaels by 2."</div>It does not matter if they fold under pressure this weekend as game is not until next weekend please and thanks in advance. Please don't be a WUM. It's quite draining. Appreciate it."
This is correct. I meant next weekend. Thanks. Hope your as observing in your day job ;)"]I work nights so your point is pointless really and it is rather presumptous in the extreme please. Thanks for this please.

bláthach (Leitrim) - Posts: 278 - 25/09/2025 13:24:27    2637422

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St Mary's will face one of the biggest games in there history and I have no doubt the kinlough men will be well prepared for there arrival to ballinaglera . Hopefully someone will remind all in pairc Tom to replace there Birkenstocks for this game , also to there team bus driver they had in ballinamore last year , twin tyres may be required . Melvin Gaels just like Leitrim Gaels have also benefited from the Australian transfer market staying open late in the season . Carrick will struggle to adopt to the conditions and Melvin intensity . I have a feeling Melvin could produce a shock win

tacosauce1968 (Leitrim) - Posts: 19 - 25/09/2025 17:32:10    2637465

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Replying To tacosauce1968:  "St Mary's will face one of the biggest games in there history and I have no doubt the kinlough men will be well prepared for there arrival to ballinaglera . Hopefully someone will remind all in pairc Tom to replace there Birkenstocks for this game , also to there team bus driver they had in ballinamore last year , twin tyres may be required . Melvin Gaels just like Leitrim Gaels have also benefited from the Australian transfer market staying open late in the season . Carrick will struggle to adopt to the conditions and Melvin intensity . I have a feeling Melvin could produce a shock win"
Its hard to believe St Mary's could go from league champions to being relegated, must be a first however I can't see it, Melvin Gaels have been poor all season and their score difference along with being relegated in the league shows where they are at.

On another note, it looks like Leitrim Village will win the Championship this year and a first in their history. Would this happen without the 3 Jones brothers who are quality footballers? In a county as small as ours and when you look at the age of the Willie's players playing last weekend one has to ask should this be allowed happen. I think if those 3 lads transferred to any senior club in Leitrim bar Melvin Gaels who seem to be a complete basket case this year, that team would win the championship. It takes the shine off it in my opinion, we need financial fair play in Leitrim GAA

harleys (Leitrim) - Posts: 321 - 25/09/2025 23:10:18    2637487

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Replying To tacosauce1968:  "St Mary's will face one of the biggest games in there history and I have no doubt the kinlough men will be well prepared for there arrival to ballinaglera . Hopefully someone will remind all in pairc Tom to replace there Birkenstocks for this game , also to there team bus driver they had in ballinamore last year , twin tyres may be required . Melvin Gaels just like Leitrim Gaels have also benefited from the Australian transfer market staying open late in the season . Carrick will struggle to adopt to the conditions and Melvin intensity . I have a feeling Melvin could produce a shock win"
Utterly offensive comment, I've never seen such slander over getting a bus to a game saving the lads diseal. I don't even know what a Birkenstock is.

MarysMan123 (Leitrim) - Posts: 28 - 26/09/2025 06:56:10    2637489

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Replying To harleys:  "Its hard to believe St Mary's could go from league champions to being relegated, must be a first however I can't see it, Melvin Gaels have been poor all season and their score difference along with being relegated in the league shows where they are at.

On another note, it looks like Leitrim Village will win the Championship this year and a first in their history. Would this happen without the 3 Jones brothers who are quality footballers? In a county as small as ours and when you look at the age of the Willie's players playing last weekend one has to ask should this be allowed happen. I think if those 3 lads transferred to any senior club in Leitrim bar Melvin Gaels who seem to be a complete basket case this year, that team would win the championship. It takes the shine off it in my opinion, we need financial fair play in Leitrim GAA"
With the current structure of our championship and the randomness of the draw any big team could find themselves in a relegation final.
It's been small margins in a lot of St Marys game. I'd imagine nobody in that club are throwing their toys out of the pram some of the comments on here have been fairly pathetic.

Surely you can't be serious with the second half of your post post?

In a county the size of Leitrim where rural depopulation is widespread you somehow twist a team that was only formed relatively recently getting a boost of new players into a problem?
Should Allen Gaels not have accepted Kilcloyne?
Aughawillan also had a transfer as part of their panel this year.
Ballinamore won numerous championships back yonder with players from surrounding clubs - should they be taken away?
Should Leitrim not have used the parentage rule over the years?


The reality the clubs in the middle of the county/towns are seeing a boom in population and the rural clubs are struggling.
The likes of Boornacoola, Annaduff, Carrick, Leitrim Gaels etc. will more then likely have lots of people moving into their areas due to being close to transport networks over the next few years.
Leitrim Gaels are the ones benefitting from this now. We need to be a little grown up on how we re going to discuss this.
A side from that it has added a brilliant extra dimension to Leitrim club football and should help drive the standards forward.

Leitrim1234 (Leitrim) - Posts: 349 - 26/09/2025 09:54:22    2637504

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