8 schools come together to show their skills in LeitrimFAI Schools Futsal Blitz
The Leitrim Blitz of the FAI Schools 5-a-side Primary Schools 3rd/4th Class Futsal threw together some great matches and some cracking goals with the Southern Section at Aura Leisure, Carrick-on-Shannon on Monday 28th November and the Northern Section in Diffreen NS Astroturf taking place on Monday 12th December. The event was organised and run by FAI/Leitrim County Council Development Officer for Leitrim Damon Kearney.
The competition caters for boys and girls with the emphasis on small sided games played on reduced sized pitches. It was a day to remember as all the schools and players served up a feast of football with goals, upsets and surprises along the way as a total of 8 teams took part in this year’s event.
The Southern Section was played out where 5 teams came together to test their abilities against other schools from the South Leitrim. Each of the talented teams provided great entertainment to the watching crowd as they played some fantastic football.
On what turned out to be a fantastic day, the football side of things more than matched the occasion with all teams matching their skill with great spirits.
Gaelscoile Liatroma proved difficult to beat in the proceedings playing good football as they remained undefeated scoring plenty of goals along the way. Fenagh NS A were the only side to hold the their own against the Gaelscoile from Carrick as they too remained undefeated after 1-1 draw in their final game.
Fenagh B, St Mary’s Boy’s NS and Leitrim Village NS found it tough against the fore mentioned schools but each managed to get a win each in some memorable games between the three sides.
In the Girls Competition showcased some great games and some very talented teams and footballers.
A Group of 3 it was with each playing each other twice. In a closely fought games with all teams seemly capable of taking the win off each other in close fought games.
It was Gaelscoile Liatroma girls who were in great form as they ended the day undefeated despite the great efforts of Leitrim Village NS in the last game of the day were lucky to finish on the wrong side of an end to end game 3-2.
Marist Girls NS played nice football throughout picking up two wins as they overcame Leitrim Village NS in two close games.
The Northern Sectionwas played in Diffreen AstroTurf Pitch with 5 teams all playing off against each other. The Blitz showcased some great games and some very talented teams and footballers. It proved to have close games, with the play going from one end to the other as each team tried to gain the upper hand. The woodwork, close misses, brave defending and some fantastic goalkeeping meant each side could be match for each other.
Leckaun NS proved to be a tough match be ending the day as only undefeated team. An outstanding team effort along with outstanding individual skill from Kevin McDermott and Teresa Rooney who was on top form as she grabbed some vital goals for her side.
The host Diffreen NS picked up a couple of wins as they played some nice football in some entertaining games. St. Clare’s had a A and B sides in the bliz with both sides doing well as Shay Gurn and Racheal Conlon proved to be good outlets for their sides. Killenummery NS also found things tough at times as results went against them but to their credit never let their heads drop as they proved to be tough opposition for any side.
In the girl’s Blitz saw St. Clares enter couple of teams to playoff against each other as most of the girls got their first taste of organised futsal. Alot of the girls were also involved in the Soccer Sister’s Programme in Manorhamilton and displayed plenty of skills as the goals kept coming from both sides.
FAI/Leitrim County Council Community Development Officer Damon Kearney would like to thank all the schools who took part and compliment all the teachers and mentors for the great sporting behaviour displayed by all the players on and off the field. A big thank you to all the referees who done a fantastic job throughout.
FAI Schools Futsal Boys Leitrim Squads 2011
Gaelscoil Liatroma NS
David O Conail, Ruairi Mac an Ri, Brian Mac an Ri, Eoghan O Fearghail, Paul O Cianaigh, Sam O Bearain, Carl O Ceallachain, Sean O Riordain, Sean Mac Ranail, Adam Mac Raghnaill, Fiachra Mac Einri, Kevin O Bradaigh
Fenagh NS A
Fergal McLoughlin, Josh McNabola, James Wrynn, Eoin McLoughlin, Cormac Scollan, Caolan McDermott, Daniel Reynolds, Conall McGovern
Fenagh NS B
James Honeyman, Finn Curran, Sarah Rowley, Emma Gill, Tom McKeon, Oisin McGovern, Eddie Coyle, Andrew Kelly, Rose McLoughlin
Leitrim Village NS
St. Mary’s Boys NS
Leckaun NS
Conor Loughlin, Sean Loughlin, Kevin McDermott, Teresa Rooney, Chris Curran, Micheal O Conallain, Elisha Harte, Annie Feehily, Jamie McLoughlin
St. Clares NS
Killenumery NS
Alanna Brennan, Alex Hamilton, Charlie Hamilton, Joseph McTiernan, Sean Kelly, Sarah O’Donohoe, Niamh Sanderson, Ciara Sweeney
Diffreen NS
FAI Schools Futsal Girls Leitrim Squads 2011
Gaelscoil Liatroma NS
Aisling Ni Loacha, Emer de Burca, Beiobhinn Ni Raghaillaigh, Ciara Nic Caba, Rionach Nic Conmara, Roisin Mic Einri, Emma Nic Conaill, Gemma Ni hIci, Anna Crossley, Hannah Ni Dhroighnean, Lisa De Burca, Roisin Nic Raghnaill
Leitrim Village NS
St. Clares’s
Marist Girls NS