It was with great sadness we learned last week of the death of Billy Morgan, one of the most iconic figures in the history of Killoe Young Emmets GAA. Its 58 years since he lifted the Connolly Cup in Pearse Park when Killoe claimed the senior championship title for the first time in over 40 years….
Our reserve junior team got the season off to a fine start at the weekend with a good win over Longford Slashers on a score of 2-9 t 1-3. Hopefully this will set the trend for the year to come. This coming weekend our senior team kick off the league with a game against Granard. Please see…
Well done to the Longford senior team including Daniel and Padraig on their fine win over Westmeath at the weekend. Hopefully we can secure promotion on Sunday next against Fermanagh. Of course Longford were without Michael Quinn on Saturday following his wedding to Kate Larkin on Saturday last. We wish you both many many happy…
Hard Luck to our instrumental music team in senior Scòr who were narrowly beaten by a team from Wexford in the Leinster final on Sunday last in Dublin. Well done to the team of Padraig Walsh, Marie Brady and Paddy Collumb as well as their mentors on reaching a Leinster final. Indeed many neutrals in the crowd on Sunday evening felt…
Congratulations to Brìd McGoldrick who was appointed by new Gaa Chairman John Horan as National Chairperson of the health and well being Committee of the Gaa for the term 2018 to 2021 at the recent Gaa congress. No doubt this committee is in safe hands with Brìd at the helm. Best wishes to our senior scòr…
Congratulations to our Instrumental Music Group who won the County Senior Scor Title in Ardagh Last Friday Night. The Group comprising Marie Brady, Patrick Columb and Padraig Walsh were tremendous on the night. Their performance can be viewed on our Facebook page and has attracted almost 3,000 views already.They progress now to the Leinster Semi-finals next Weekend. Well…
Congratulations to senior player Larry Moran who was part of the UCD team that captured the Sigerson Cup at the weekend. Larry becomes the third Killoe man to capture a Sigerson medal following in the footsteps of Davy Sheerin and Michael Quinn. Certainly a proud moment for any player. Commiserations to our Ballad group and…
Hard luck to our county team who suffered a last gasp agonizing defeat in Armagh on Sunday last. Best wishes to Sean and Padraig McCormack who are both nursing injuries a the moment. Our lotto draw for a jackpot of €11,200 took place on Sunday night in Begleys and the numbers drawn were 4, 6, 22…
Congratulations to the Longford senior team and our 4 representatives who played a major roll in their fine win over Derry on Sunday last. In what was an entertaining game we were ahead throughout and were deserving winners. Good luck next weekend against Armagh. Our couch to 5K group are up and running with large numbers…
Our dinner dance took place on Saturday night last in The Longford Arms hotel and was a tremendous success. Guests of honour on the night were our superstars from 1993 and 1995 who claimed championship titles and were rightly honored for their achievements. It was great to see so many of the old faces back for the…
Congratulations to senior star Padraig McCormack who was rightly recognized for his fantastic performances all year when he was named in the team of the championship on Saturday night. This is two in a row for Padraig and is testimony of how solidly he performs week in week out. Well done Padraig and congratulations to…
Pride of place this week goes to our junior Scòr ballad group who were crowned Lenister champions in Wexford on Sunday night. The group led by Gràinne Fox and consisting of Olivia Whelan, Alanna McKeon, Anna Moorehead, Niamh O Brien and Michelle Mollaghan were excellent on the night and were worthy winners. Commiserations to our solo singer…
It was with Great Sadness we heard last week of the death of Seamus Igoe, one of the greats of Killoe GAA. Seamus had a long and distinguished association with the Club, firstly as a player on the team which won the Senior Championship in 1960 following on from the Leader Cup success in 1959….
Our annual charity game took place on St Stephens day and again was well attended. Those who turned out showed off their silky skills with a couple of veterans stealing the show. Well done to all who participated. All monies raised were donated this year to Longford Counselling services, a very worth recipient. Our annual general meeting…
Congratulations to Brìd McGoldrick and Gerry Hagan who were re-elected as County vise Chairperson and Leinster council delegate at last weeks county Convention. Our lotto draw took place on Sunday night in Begleys bar and was a double draw on account of Christmas for a jackpot of €10,500. The numbers drawn were 10, 24, 26…
Our lotto draw took place on Sunday night in Begleys and the numbers drawn were 13, 23, 24 and 32. Unfortunately there was no jackpot winner. €20 winners were John Fitzpatrick junior, Clontumpher, Michael Caherly, New York, the Caherly Family, Micknagh, Kevin Murray, Ennybegs and Ann Reilly, C/O Joe Leonard. This weeks sellers prize went…
With no activity taking place on the pitches at the moment is is a perfect time to focus on another group of individuals within our club who are integral to the smooth running of games within the county, our referees. On Sunday last the county under 21 A and B championship finals took place and were referred by…
Our Under 21 Team lost out in the Championship Semi-Final to a stronger Colmcille Team. Thanks to the management and the Players for their effort in this Competition. Lotto Results: Numbers Drawn 17, 23, 29, 31. There was no Jackpot winner. € 20 winners were Lorraine Brady, Boher. Caitriona Bland, Ennybegs. Conor & Emily Nolan….
Congratulations to county players John Conlon and Gerry Carberry who were an integral part of the Longford/Leitrim masters panel who won the All Ireland Championship shield on Saturday defeating a star studded Kildare team 1-12 to 1-11. John contributed handsomely on the scoring form all year with this team while Gerry brought his usual non stop…
We had a very quiet week just past with no games. Our under 21 team are awaiting their championship semi final which will be played in the near future. Commiserations to Mullinalaughta on their exit from the Leinster championship at the weekend. Our lotto jackpot reached the milestone of €10,000 on Sunday night and the draw…
