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INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL Mainistir na Bille v Tuilsce Pirc CLG Bal na mBuill 20 Deireadh Fmhair 2013 ag 3 i.n. Preceded at 1pm by the ABBEY HOTEL MINOR "C" CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL Cumann Mchel Mac Laithimh v Naomh Dominic LUACH 2 Rna
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A message from the Minor Chairperson

Ar son Coiste Mionir, Contae Ros Comin ba mhaith liom filte mr a chur roimh gach duine, agus go hirithe, roimh luch leanna Naomh Dominic agus Miceal Laithimh go Bal na mBuill inniu le haghaidh cluiche Craobh Mionir, Roinn a Tr. The Roscommon Minor Football Committee welcomes everyone here today, especially those from St. Dominics and Michael Glaveys, who are contesting todays Minor Division Three Championship Final. Id like to congratulate both sets of players on reaching this stage of the competition. St. Dominics are appearing in their first Final since 2009, which they won after a replay, while Michael Glaveys last Final appearance was the 2011 A Championship Final, where they lost to Boyle. They last won a Minor title in 1981. I would also like to welcome todays Referee Tommy Gately, his umpires, the linesmen and fourth official. Thank you to the sponsors of our Minor Leagues and Championships; The Abbey Hotel, Roscommon for their continued support. In conclusion, I wish both teams the best of luck and I hope everyone has an enjoyable county final day. T sil agam go mbainfidh sibh sult agus taitneamh as na cluich inni. Go n-ir an t-dh libh go lir.

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Filte n an gCaothaoirleach
On behalf of Coiste Contae Ros Comin I take this opportunity to welcome you all to Strokestown for the Minor C and Intermediate Football Championship Finals. Todays finals mark the end of the premier Adult and Minor Football competitions for 2013 and I feel that we are in for two exciting and entertaining games as these four Clubs aim to bring success to their parishes. The Intermediate final will be an intriguing meeting of North Roscommon Clubs. Both sides are seeing the fruit of investment in underage development over the past number of years and feature a good blend of youth and experience. Boyle are a side littered with players who have valuable InterCounty experience and earlier this year the team gained promotion to the Division One League / ORourke Cup for 2014, losing just once along the way. Many of the players have played in A grade Championships at underage levels and will hope to reach that level with their adult team mates. The Tulsk Lord Edwards players aim to record the Clubs first win since 1984 and they will have learned much from their experience of playing against top level opposition in this years Division One League / ORourke Cup. Id also like to take this opportunity to congratulate their Minor players, some of who feature today, on recently capturing the Minor B title. Both sides will be well aware that last years Champions, St. Aidans, firmly establish themselves at Senior level this year. This will be a huge incentive to todays finalist and I wish them well. The curtain raiser between Michael Glaveys and St. Dominics promises to be another interesting game, and will reflect the high level of coaching and development work that is being undertaken throughout the county. St. Dominics last lifted the Brian King Memorial up in 2009 while Michael Glaveys have had a longer wait for a title but they have been competing at high levels in recent years and I expect a close contest. As we come to the end of the club season in Roscommon it is a time for reflection and I wish to
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thank all those who have looked at the problems facing their own Clubs and engaged with our Football Review Group who are aiming to tackle these issues in order to improve our games, Structures and Facilities at Club and Inter-county level. A special thanks is due to the Strokestown club for making their fine facilities available to us again today. The venue helped produce a wonderful atmosphere for last year's Intermediate and Junior A Finals and I expect that today will be every bit as enjoyable. I wish both our referees Tommy Gately and Sean Feeney good luck today and again I wish to express the Boards thanks to all our referees for their work during 2013. A word of praise is due to the referees committee for their work during the year in Referee education and training. They will soon begin a programme of recruitment for new Match Officials and I'd encourage any recently retired players to consider continuing their involvement in Gaelic Games by becoming a Referee. Once again the CCC has completed the senior, intermediate and junior on schedule despite having to face many challenges. Our clubs should realise the deadlines that have to be met to meet the demand of provincial competitions and it is not always possible to accede to requests from clubs concerning fixtures. 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 wish all our representatives in the provincial competitions every success and I am sure that you all will be worthy representatives of Roscommon clubs on the provincial stage. I again wish all our finalists good luck today and I hope that we have two enjoyable games Micheal Fathaigh Cathaoirleach Coiste Contae Ros Comin

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JF Hanley Intermediate Football Cship Final 2013 Michael Glaveys GAA Club - a brief history

Michael Glaveys GAA Club was formed in Gorthaganny in January 1956 by the late Peadar Earley. It takes in the Parish of Kiltullagh (Cloonfad, Granlahan and Ballinlough) and also some families from Gorthaganny. Glaveys compete in all underage grades from Minor down to U-8 for both boys and girls. The Club achieved their first Minor success in 1980 Rural title and in 1981 won their first Urban title, which would be equivalent to Minor A nowadays, by defeating Boyle in the Final after a replay. The current Minor team features two players who were involved in the side that reached the Minor A Final in 2011 and although this group have not won any County titles there is more to football than winning and these players have developed well with many featuring at higher levels. Although we have a very small panel of players, these lads give great commitment to their club and always wear their club jersey with pride. Gorthaganny native Pat Morris is the manager of the team and is a long serving member and servant of the club having being involved in various roles and positions as a player and a manager. Ruairi Comer is a selector with Pat and they are assisted by Michael Coll. The Glaveys captain today is James Brennan from Cloonfad. James is a quality player who gives 110% in every game he plays and he is certainly one to watch for the future. James also filled the position of corner back on the Junior A team this year. The club would like to wish the team and Management the best of luck today. The Winners of the Abbey Hotel Minor C Championship Final will receive the Brian King Memorial Cup. The Cup was presented by the family of the former Kilglass Gaels player in 2007 and fittingly, it was first won by Kilglass Gaels. Past winners of the Cup were as follows: 2007 Kilglass Gaels 2008 Kilmore 2009 St Dominics 2010 Kilglass Gaels 2011 Ballinameen 2012 KIlbride
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JF Hanley Intermediate Football Cship Final 2013 St. Dominics - a brief history
The modern parish of Knockcroghery comprises the ancient parishes of Kilmain, Killenvoy, St.Johns and Rahara. Gaelic Games would appear to have been divided along similar parish lines since the foundation of the GAA in the area and probably long before. St. Josephs and St. Patricks amalgamated in 1973. At this time Dominic Conway of Ballymurray was ordained Bishop of Elphin and in his honour the new Club was named St. Dominics. Today, St. Dominics is a dual club participating in both Football and Hurling at Senior and Minor level, Scr (Scr na ng, Scr Sinsear), Camogie and Ladies Football. The St. Dominicss Crest, designed by Siobhan Weir represents features of the area. The Oak leaf - The Oak wood in St.Johns, The Windmill Rahara, The Clay Pipe - The old pipe industry for which Knockcroghery is famous,The Cup - The Sam Maguire that came to Knockcroghery on two occasions. The Minor team in todays final is managed by Willie Doyle and Sean OBeirne whohave been involved in underage system with St Dominics for a number of years. Willie has managed a number of U12 teams to titles with St Dominics and Sean has been involved with this team since U14. This team competed in Division 2 at U16 level. This year the team, led and captained by Roscommon Minor player Senan Farrell, has qualified for the league semi-finals despite some mixed results, having missed some key players through injury for the Quarters & Semis but have been fortunate to count onthe U16s players.

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Subs 17. Shane Fagan Sen Faogin 18. James McDonagh Samus Mac Donncha

MICHAEL GLAVEYS
CLG MCHEL MAC LAITHIMHAMACH
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1 Liam Cregg Liam de Creag

2 3 4 Martin OGara Neil Morris Conor Hagney Martin Gara Niall Muiris Conchubhar hEignigh

5 6 7 Cian Ruane David Frayne Evan Coyne Cian Ruin Daith de Frin imhn Mac Giolla Chaoin

8 9 Andrew Morris James Brennan (C) Aindri Muiris Samus Braonin

10 11 12 Daniel McDermott Sean Burke Liam Coll Dnall Mac Diarmada Sean de Brca Liam Mac Colla

13 14 15 Gerard Browne Michael Walsh Ronan Murphy Gearard de Brn Mchel Breathnach Rnn Murch

Manager: Pat Morris Selectors: Ruairi Comer Michael Coll

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(Dathanna: Bn agus Gorm)

1 Conor Fallon Conchubhar Fallin

NAOMH DOMINIC

ST. DOMINICS

Subs 16. Daragh Joyce Darrach Seoigh 17. Noel Watson Nollaig MacUait 18. Liam Kenny Liam Cionaoith 19. Kieran Dockery Ciarn Mac Giolla Deachair 20. Kevin Joyce Caoimhn Seoigh 21. Ryan OBeirne Rian Beirn 22. Derek Doyle Deiric Dubhghaill 23. Tommy Doyle Toms Dubhghaill 24. Henry Walshe Anrai Breatnach

2 3 4 Anthony ORiordan David Finnerty Michael Byrne Antin Riordin Daith Fiannachta Michel Broin

5 6 7 Brendan OMeara Paul Joyce Kevin Byrne Breandn Meadhra Pl Seoigh Caoimhin Broin

8 9 Senan Farrell (C) Colm Murray Seann Fearail Coilm Muireadhaigh

10 11 12 Shaun McGloin Thomas Hurley Jason Martin Sen MacGiolla Eoin Toms hUrthuile Deasn Mirtn

13 14 15 Kenny OBeirne Eoin McCormack Matthew Donnelly Cainneach Beirn Eoin MacCormaic Maiti Donnghaile

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JF Hanley Intermediate Football Cship Final 2013 Meet the Managers and Captains
Boyle Manager - David OConnor
David is in his second season as Intermediate Manager. The Boyle based Auctioneer is a native of Ballyfarnon and he played at all grades for 20 years with his native St Ronans. As a Ronans player he won a County Junior title in 1976 and an Intermediate title in 1986. He managed his Club to an Intermediate title in 1996. David also won a Connacht title as a midfielder with Roscommon Minors in 1975. He has been involved with Boyle teams at all levels for the past 14 years. His sons Darren and Mark are members of todays panel. David is assisted by Bernie Shannon who has played and managed at all levels with Boyle and has worked with County development panels in 2009 and 2010. Michael Bermingham A native of Castlerea where he played at all levels until 2008. An IT Consultant based in Boyle, he has played with Boyle teams in recent years before branching into management. Ciaran Supple; who played at all levels in the Club and has captained various teams before injury cut short his playing career. He is an IT worker in St Angelas College, Sligo.

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Tulsk Lord Edwards Manager - Adrian Donoghue

This is Adrians first year in charge of Tulsk Senior team. He is originally from Kilrooskey, Co. Roscommon where his home Club was St Faithleachs and now resides in Curry, Co.Sligo where he is married to Caroline and has four children. He joined Curry GAA in 2003 where he has managed and coached numerous teams to county titles. The highlight been three in a row Minor A championship and league. He was selector with Ballaghaderreen GAA Club in 2012, Mayo County champions and Connacht finalists. Adrian works with Cloontia Timber Products just outside Ballaghaderreen.

Boyle Captain - David Callaghan

Full back David Callaghan from Mockmoyne is in his second year as Captain. The 24 year old DCU graduate and teacher has played for his Club at all age levels and in literally every position. He first emerged as goalkeeper on the first Boyle U10 Community Games team to reach the National Finals in Mosney in the late nineties, where he won a National bronze medal. He holds Keenan Cup and Garda Cup medals and a County U16 and U21 Division 2 medals. David has also played with DCU teams. Quietly spoken, he lets his football do the talking. He is a first cousin of the Cox brothers - Ciaran and Cillian.

Tulsk Captain - Cathal ORourke

Cathal is a native of Rathcave, Tulsk and started playing football at Tulsk N.S. The highlight of Cathals career so far has to be the winning of an All Ireland Senior C title with Scoil Mhuire, Strokestown in 2009. He contributed 5 points in their victory over St. Aquinas Grammar School, Belfast in the Final. Cathal was joined on that team by fellow current Tulsk Lord Edward players Kieran Donoghue, Sean Donoghue, Dara Jones and Ciaran McCormack. After graduating from Minor to intermediate player Cathal has represented the club in this grade for the past four years. He is honoured to be captain of this years team who reached the OGara Cup Final in 2012 and competed in this seasons Senior League.
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Boyle Intermediate Team Front Row (L-R): Bernie Shannon (Selector), Marc OConnor, Ray Hannon, Michael Hanmore, Colm Brennan, Aaron Sharkey, Cian Beirne, Donie Smith, Darren OConnor, Mark ODonohoe, Brian Furey, Enda Smith, Michael Paul Gilmartin, Michael Bermingham (Selector). Back Row (L-R): Aidan Lavin (Chairperson), Ciaran Supple (Selector), Karol Feehan, Sean Purcell, David Callaghan, Cillian Cox, Jim Suffin, Marc Goldrick, Tadhg Lowe, Cian Smith, David Kelly, Ciaran Cox, Tomas McGarty, MarK OConnor and David OConnor (Manager).

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JF Hanley Intermediate Football Cship Final 2013 Boyle GAA Club History
While not at the highest echelons in the roll of honour of County Title winners, Boyle GAA Club has a long and proud tradition and it has contributed immensely to Gaelic Games. Boyle proudly proclaims that the Roscommon County Board was founded in the town in 1889, a mere five years after Cumann Lthchleas Gael was established. Boyle produced the first President of the fledgling County Board in Jasper Tully, the then proprietor of the Roscommon Herald. His brother G.W. Tully became the first County Secretary and to complete a clean sweep for Boyle, another native James Lindsay became County Treasurer. The official records of Roscommon GAA show that Boyle won the county senior title in 1890, thus getting the Club off to a great start. Its only other senior title was won in 1927 when the game was particularly strong mainly due to the presence of an Irish Army Barracks in the town. In the first few decades there were a number of clubs in Boyle Parish, including Owen Roes, Democrats, Sheegora and Tawnytaskin. The multiplicity of clubs perhaps militated against greater success in those years. A Junior Championship was won in 1926 (although played in 1927the same year as our last senior title). We had notable success at minor level in the thirties when we won titles in 1931, 1938 and 1939. We had to wait until 2011 to taste minor success again when we achieved the Division 1 league and championship double. The minor team of the late thirties produced perhaps Boyles greatest footballer John Joe Nerney, our only All Ireland senior medallist. John Joe, now in his early nineties, is our Club President and was County Board President 2009-2011. Boyle won a County Junior title in 1964 with a team that included Pat Clarke and Pat and John Nicholson, all of whom went on to win All Ireland U21 medals with Roscommon in 1966. That 1964 panel also included the aforementioned John Joe Nerney. That 1964 win saw the team promoted to senior. Sadly we didnt have the necessary strength in depth and we reverted to junior in 1968. The seventies saw the beginning of structured underage development in which teams in various age groups reached county finals albeit without achieving ultimate success. The introduction of the intermediate grade provided greater opportunity to play at a higher level and we made a major breakthrough in 1983 when we won the County Intermediate title with a Sean Young managed team that included among its ranks players such as Gerry ODowd, Dessie McLoughlin, Kit OConnor, Sean Daly (RIP), Richie Fitzpatrick, Gerry Nerney and Gary Wynne, all of whom wore county jersies at various levels. Gary had already captained the Roscommon U21 team that lost narrowly to Donegal in the 1981 All Ireland Final. The next intermediate title was won in 1994 by an emerging team that were managed again by Sean Young and captained by Gary Wynne. Among the players on this panel to play County were Gerry Cregg and Stephen Bohan and Niall ODonoghue (also played for Dublin). Boyle also reached the County Junior Final in 1994 with an Aidan Lavin led team. We had to wait until 2005 for our next Intermediate title when we beat Kilmore with a team that included David Casey, the ODonoghue brothers, Stephen Tonra and Aaron OConnor among others. Boyle has had its share of success at underage level in the past decade, culminating with our 2011 Minor title. We have produced many talented players from our underage academy in recent times who have represented Roscommon at various age levels, including Cian Smith and Ciaran Cox (All Ireland Minor medal winner 2006), Damien Keenehan, David Casey, Sean Purcell, Enda and Donie Smith, Tadhg Lowe, Tadhg McKenna and Evan McGrath. We have worked hard at administrative level to provide the best possible facilities for our players and supporters. We have owned our beloved Abbey Park since the thirties. It was revamped in the late seventies when dressing rooms were provided. The pitch was reconstructed and reopened by the late Dermot Earley in 2005. A new clubroom, incorporating 4 Dressing Rooms, meeting room, shower and toilet facilities, was constructed in 2010 and opened by John Joe Nerney and Gerry OMalley. We subsequently won the Club Grounds of the Year award in 2011. All of these progressions would not have been possible without the financial support of our loyal and generous sponsors and those who support of various fundraising efforts and our Club Lotto draw. We especially thank today our long time intermediate team sponsor McGovern Directional Drilling.
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Subs 16. Ciaran Beirne Ciaran Beirn
Ballymore Felton

BOYLE
(Dathanna: Bn agus Marin)
1 Tadhg Lowe Tadhg Mac L
Spa

MAINISTIR NA BUILLE

17. Aaron Sharkey rn Searcaigh 18. Cian Beirne Cian Beirn

Ballymore

19. Marc Goldrick Marc Mac Gualraic

Ardsallagh Cahsel

20. Brian Furey Brian Fiorridh 21. Ray Hannon Ramonn hAnnain
The Crescent Ashfield

2 3 4 Colm Brennan David Callaghan (C) Cillian Cox Colm Braonain Daithi Ceallachain Cillian Mac an Choiligh
Copse Mockmoyne Mockmoyne

22. Marc OConnor Marc Conchobhair 23. Karol Feehan Carl Fiachain
The Plains Frybrook

5 6 7 Michael Hanmore Sen Purcell Tadhg McKenna Micheal Mac Ainmhire Sen Puirsal Tadhg Mac Cionath
Knockavroe Warren Aughnagrange

24. Kyle McLoughlin Caol Mac Lochlainn 25. Tomas McGarty Toms Mac Gartaigh
Deerpark

8 9 Ciaran Cox Enda Smith Ciaran Mac an Choiligh anna Mac Gabhainn
Mockmoyne Bramble Hill

26. David Kelly Dith Ceallaigh

Carrick Road

27. Luke Brennan Lcas Braonain

Abbey Heights

18 11 12 Mark OConnor Cian Smith Jim Suffin Marc Conchobhair Cian Mac Gabhainn Seamus Suifn
Forest View Bramble Hill Felton

28. Lochlainn Conboy 13 14 15 Lochlainn Conbhui Donal Smith Darren OConnor Mark ODonohoe Forest View Dnal Mac Gabhainn Darn Conchobhair Marc Mac Donnchadha 29. Dylan Mattimoe Bramble Hill Ashfield Forest View Dioln Maolmuaidh
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TULSK LORD EDWARDS

(Dathanna: Dgorm, Marin agus Bn)
1 Patrick Beirne Padraig Beirn
Rathcroghan

TUILSCE

Subs 16. Dean Furey Dean Foirreidh

Church Road Ballybeg Cargins

17. John Higgins Sen hUiginn 18. Martin Conway Mairtin Mac Conmidhe 19. Declan Donoghue Deaglain Donnchadha
Clooneyquinn Killina

2 3 4 Ciaran Flanagan Sean Murray Niall OConnor Ciarn Flannagain Sean Muiri Niall Conchubhair
Castleland Toberleva Clooneyquinn

20. Alan Rushe Ailein Rushe 21. David Carlton Daithi Mac Cearbhaill
Rossmore Rathcave Corbally

5 6 7 Padraig Scott Kieran Donoghue Ryan Galvin Padraig Albanach Ciarn Donnchadha Rian Gealbhain
Castleplunkett Clooneyquinn Drumman

22. Darragh ORourke Darrach Ruairc 23. Michael Furey Micheal Foirreidh 24. Sean Donoghue Sen Donnchadha
Clooneyquinn Ballybeg

8 9 Tadhg ORourke Craig Burns Tadhg Ruairc Carraig Mac Conboirne

Camogue Carrownageelaun

25. Christopher Higgins Criostoir hUiginn 26. Michael John Feeney Micheal Sen Fiannai
Rathnagle Flaskagh

10 11 12 Stephen McCormack Richard Feeney Jack Conlon Stiofan MacCormaic Risteard Fiannai Sen Cuinneain
Ardikillan Grange Ardkeenagh

27. Joe Cunnane Seosamh Cuinneain 28. Sean McCormack Sen Mac Cormaic
Ardikillan

13 14 15 Cathal ORourke (C) Shane Flanagan Dara Jones Cathal Ruairc Sean Flannagain Dara Mac Seoin
Rathcave Castleland Ballybroughan

29. Joe Grady Seosamh Mag Bhradaigh

Castleteehan Ardikillan

30. Ciaran McCormack Ciarn Mac Cormaic

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JF Hanley Intermediate Football Cship Final 2013 Its a family affair

by Darragh Kelly Cmon Tulsk! its a common refrain I grew up with, but didnt hear enough of in my later years. Yet this year, the cry has been irresistible, getting louder and more frequent, particularly in this year of great promise and indeed harvest for our club. Its often occurred to me what is that uniqueness of the GAA, those bonds that unite people of different backgrounds, political affiliations or none that merge as one united whole, of getting behind the team, the club and most importantly, the players when it really matters? Why? I suppose Tulsk is no different from any other club but for me, there is one simple answer family bonds. Looking at the recent history of our club reveals the dominance of family names over and over families like the Beirnes, Bradys, Callaghans, Connors, Lenihans, Mannions, Veseys and many, many others, too many to mention here, are deeply imbedded into the history of our club. I cant say my own family links are stronger than, or as strong as any of the aforementioned families. I can claim some, despite my all too brief career as a footballer of limited means my uncle Arthur won an AllIreland doubles medal in handball, with (irony of ironies) Seamie Gaughran from Boyle in Croke Park in 1939, when other events of a far graver nature were happening across the globe. My father Donal, also played handball and recalls with fondness some of the games he played in the old handball alley in the village. Today, that tradition continues with the sport being played in a new indoor arena, beside the clubs grounds. Not only that but new champions continue to emerge, as earlier this year Tulsk won their own county doubles title in handball. Its understandable that on a day like today, thoughts turn to the past and to memories, so many of them. My own memories (and each has their own particular recollections) are linked with my family. Of going to games in my late uncle Jamess blue Talbot car in what was effectively an ashtray on wheels with the smell of Sweet Afton and Major cigarettes wafting through every crevice! Its funny, but history does really repeat itself. My memories are still vivid and real and in particular, of that great year of 1984, the year the club last captured the Intermediate title. My uncle James was not one to say too much, but would utter the words yes indeed and chuckle quietly to himself whenever Tulsk were victorious in those days. James had a particular fondness for the Doctor, not the medical type, you understand, but one Doctor Kearney he of the class of 84 with the flowing locks that looked like a cross between Dr. Doolittle and Rasputin with apologies to Frank Kearney for that! There were also great battles of that time with St. Barrys and even greater battles with St. Croans, who Tulsk eventually overcame in that replayed decider by a single point after extra time. And still the memories come back, of Haulie Beirne lifting the Cup and having the grace and the presence of mind, amid all the jubilation, of remembering the late Phil Gannon, whose death had occurred a few weeks previously. And there are other memories, the totemic, late great Gerry Beirne rising into the clouds to collect another high ball; of Pat Burke on the edge of the square, netminder Val Beirne and of many others, too many to mention. There were great days, of a beautiful summer, of the Olympic Games in Los Angelus and John Treacy winning the silver medal in the marathon and of the GAAs centenary year and the local la na gClub celebrations of that year. Better still, there were the exciting plans of the clubs new pitch development, the dream that became a reality later the following year and of huge crowds attending fundraising events in Lohans and in Uncle James Pub during that time.
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Today Tulsk will line out aiming to recapture the Intermediate title with Boyle standing in their way. We travel as supporters of the maroon and white, Lord Edwards own modern day rebels, hoping the team can emulate the many success of this year, like the clubs Minors, U-14s and U-16s. Thats not forgetting the great success of our clubs ladies footballers and camogie teams either. Like in 1984, this summer wasnt half bad! And the club, in a neat link with history, have hatched plans to develop new training grounds and pitch refurbishment. No longer will players have to chase wild cattle off the playing surface or jink around cattle manure like generations who played in Lisalway and Quigleys field in the past! Today, I will travel to Strokestown with my father, both us of quietly confident of seeing a Tulsk win, like countless other families. On a day like today, we spare a thought for those no longer with us, in the big pitch up in the sky but no doubt looking on and inspiring the players of today. Spare a thought too for the Tulsk people dotted around the globe anxiously awaiting news of the game. Despite the immediacy of social media, they too will feel far away from todays game, but yet very close to the action. Like in 1984, its time for new heroes, for the players of today to inspire the young folk of the parish and to stand on the shoulders of the giants of Tulsk players of yesteryear just like the players of 1984 inspired my generation. Time for new heroes cmon Tulsk!

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Other Members of the Tulsk Lord Edwards Panel not listed on todays teamsheet are: Ryan Larkin, Rathcroghan; David McNamara, Kilmurray; Patrick McCormack, Ardikillan; Enda Kelly, Kilmurray and Brian McGarry, Ballyglass

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JF Hanley Intermediate Football Cship Final 2013 Meet the Match Officials
Minor Final: Tommy Gately
Tommy takes charge of his first Minor Championship Final today. An employee of Ganleys Hardware, Athlone, Tommy started refereeing in 2008 and so far has officiated in County Finals at Under 12 and Under14 level and regularly referees adult league and championship games. A former player at all levels with St Aidans, Tommy is now a member of St Ciarans and Creggs GAA clubs, after moving to the area 18 years ago. He will be assisted by today by his umpires; Martin Brehony (St Croans), Peter Keegan, John Keegan and Noel Gately (St Ciarans/Creggs) Standby Referee: Anthony Mahedy (Kilglass Gaels) Linesman: Joseph Murray (Shannon Gaels)

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Intermediate Final: Sen Feeney

Now a Clann na nGael clubman, Sen originally hails from Grange in Co. Sligo. He played hurling and football at Minor and U-21 level for Sligo before moving to Athlone in 1992, where he played Senior Club football with Garrycastle. Sean has been refereeing since 2007; Having refereed at all levels within the County, including the Division One Minor Championship Final in 2011, he takes charge of his second Intermediate Championship Final today, having also refereed the 2012 Final between St. Aidans and St. Michaels. In 2012 he was appointed to the Connacht Refereeing Panel, where he has refereed a number of Connacht Club and Inter-county Minor League games and officiated at FBD League and U-21 Championship matches. Sean is employed at Alkermes in Athlone and is married with three children. His umpires today are Clann na nGael Clubmates Gerry Shine, Michael Bruen, Sean Kelly and Tommy Fallon. Standby Referee: Paul Daly (Strokestown) Linesman: Vivian Hardiman (Western Gaels) Fourth Official:Joe Murray (Kilbride)
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JF Hanley Intermediate Football Cship Final 2013 Paths to the Final

Group A Rank Team P W D L F A PTS 1 St Michaels 3 2 0 1 42 26 4 2 Kilglass Gaels 3 1 1 1 30 35 3 3 Clan na nGael B 3 1 1 1 32 39 3 4 St Ronans 3 1 0 2 33 37 2 Group B Rank Team P W D L F A PTS 1 Boyle 3 3 0 0 61 28 6 2 St. Barrys 3 1 1 1 43 42 3 3 Eire g 3 1 1 1 25 41 3 4 St Brigids B 3 0 0 3 19 37 0 Group C Rank Team P W D L F A PTS 1 Oran 3 2 0 1 27 30 4 2 Tulsk Lord Edwards 3 2 0 1 33 31 4 3 St Dominics 3 1 0 2 24 26 2 4 St. Croans 3 1 0 2 35 32 2 Round 1 1 2 2 3 3 Round 1 1 2 2 3 3 Play off Round 1 1 2 2 3 3 8th Place Play off Quarter Finals Semi Finals Group A Kilglass Gaels 1-10 St Michaels 0-12 Clann na nGael B 0-6 Kilglass Gaels 1-9 St Michaels 1-10 St Ronans 0-9 Group B Boyle 3-17 St. Barrys 2-13 St Brigids B 0-9 Eire g 3-6 Boyle 2-11 Eire g Eire g 0-11 Group C St. Croans 0-8 Tulsk Lord Edwards 2-3 St. Croans 1-12 St Dominics 0-7 Tulsk Lord Edwards 2-10 Oran 0-10 St Dominics 3-7 Oran 0-15 St Michaels 2-16 Tulsk Lord Edwards 2-11 Boyle 2-13 Tulsk Lord Edwards 1-15 Boyle 1-14 v v v v v v v v v v v W/O v v v v v v v v v v v v v v
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Clann na nGael B 0-13 St Ronans 0-15 St Michaels 2-11 St Ronans 0-9 Kilglass Gaels 1-2 Clann na nGael B 1-10 Eire g 1-7 St Brigids B 1-7 Boyle 2-12 St. Barrys 0-15 St. Barrys 2-3 St Brigids B scr St. Barrys 1-10 St Dominics 0-11 Oran 1-9 Oran 0-5 Tulsk Lord Edwards 0-8 St. Croans 1-9 St Dominics 0-6 Clann na nGael B 0-8 Kilglass Gaels 0-4 St. Barrys 2-10 Eire g 1-10 St Dominics 0-10 Oran 0-9 St Michaels 1-7

JF Hanley Intermediate Football Cship Final 2013 Upcoming Events

Saturday October 26th
Venue: Croke Park. Time: 7pm Irish Daily Mail International International Rules - Test Ireland v Australia

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Sunday October 27th

Roscommon Venue. Time: 2pm AIB Connacht Club Senior Football Championship - Preliminary Round St Brigids (Roscommon) v Tourlestrane (Sligo)

Monday October 28th

Venue: Athleague. Time: 2pm AIB Connacht Club Intermediate Hurling Championship Semi-Final Four Roads (Roscommon) v Tooreen (Mayo) Venue and Time TBC Michael Stephens Cup Semi-Final Oran v Ballyhaunis

Friday November 1st

Venue: Hannons Hotel, Roscommon Time: 9.30pm Poker Classic in aid of Roscommon Minor Football Committee Tickets 20, contact your local Club for details

Sunday November 3rd

Roscommon Venue. Time: 2pm AIB Connacht Club Intermediate Football Championship Semi-Final Eslin (Leitrim) v Roscommon Champions

Saturday November 16th

Venue: TBC AIB Connacht Club Junior Football Championship Final Fuerty (Roscommon) v Galway / Mayo Champions The winners of the JF Hanley Intermediate Championship Final will receive the Jamesie Murray Cup. The Cup honours the man who captained Roscommon to All-Ireland Senior Football Titles in 1943 and 44. Past winners of the Cup were as follows: 2008 Kilbride 2009 St. Croans 2010 Strokestown 2011 Padraig Pearses 2012 St. Aidans Boyle last won the Intermediate Championship in 2005 and Tulsk last took the title in 1984

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JF Hanley Intermediate Football Cship Final 2013 Nota an Eagarthir

Thank you purchasing this souvenir programme for the Intermediate and Minor C Football Championship Finals. The publication contains lots of information on todays teams and by purchasing this programme you are also supporting Roscommon GAA Inter-county teams and Development Squads as all profits from the sale of the programme will be re-invested into Gaelic Games. Id like to take this opportunity to thank the following who made this publication possible: The representatives of the competing Clubs who collected and compiled information on their teams: Martin Dolan (Boyle), Olivia Costello Lenehan (Tulsk Lord Edwards), Alan McCormack (St. Dominics) and Valerie Murray (Michael Glaveys) Todays Referees: Sen Feeney and Tommy Gately All our advertisers and sponsors Thomas Murray, Michael Rock, Steve Fahey and Diane Dennehy for their assistance All at DPS Print, Carrick on Shannon and especially Kilian for his patience in producing the programme Finally, Id like to wish all the teams the best of luck and I hope we have two enjoyable games. Is mise, le meas, Colm Beirne O.C.P. Coiste Chontae Ros Comin CLG

Music
Todays music is provided by the Raheen Pipe Band. The Band was founded in 1948 by John ORourke and they take their name from the townland of Raheen near Elphin, where the first rehearsals took place in the house of Mark Keaveney. The first public appearance for the band took place on the 1st November 1949 when they marched from Raheen to Elphin to the applause of well-wishers. In the mid-fifties the band was hit by emigration and went into decline but reformed in 1972 and went on to perform at County and Connacht Championship Finals, Parades and many social and cultural events. They have also had the honour of performing for two Presidents, Mary Robinson and Mary McAleese. In 2006 a recruitment drive for new members was successful and funds were raised for new uniforms and equipment and for the first time kilts, featuring a Roscommon tartan with a blue and gold mix, were introduced. For bookings or further information contact Peadar 087 1405696; Joseph 086 3611444 or Paddy 087 2876935

Photography
Cover photos are courtesy of Andrew Fox / Roscommon People and Steve Fahey. Photo on page 19 courtesy of St. Aidans GAA Club
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