Scór na nÓg Babhta Ceannais na hÉireann 2019
Caisleán an Bharraigh Dé Sathairn, 16 Feabhra 2019
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Guíonn Coiste Scór Chonnacht gach rath ar na hiomaitheoirí ó Chúige Chonnacht atá ag glacadh páirt i Scór na nÓg inniu
Coiste Scór Chonnacht wish all Connacht Competitors the very best of luck in today’s All Ireland Final. Go n-éirí an t-ádh libh
Rince Foirne Bailéad Ghrúpa Naomh Dominic Naomh Muire, Liatroim Ros Comáin Léiriú Amhránaíocht Aonair Naomh Dominic, Ros Comáin Mainstir Chnoc Muaidhe Gaillimh Ceol Uirlise Eibhlín Ní Chatháin Cora Finne, Gallimh
Aithriseoireacht / Scéalaíocht Rince Seit Ail Finn, Ros Comáin Mainstir Chnoc Muaidhe Éimhín Mac Giolla Dhuinn Gaillimh
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Clár Clár An Lae Imeachtaí
Sound Check 10.00 Teachtaireacht ón Uachtarán 5
Teachtaireacht ó Chathaoirleach Registration of Tráth na 10:15 Choiste Scór Náisiúnta 7 gCeisteanna Teams Fáilte ó Rúnaithe Scór na gCúigí 9-12 All Teams Seated 10:45 Rules and Guidelines to Note 13
Tráth na gCeisteann Boird Máistir na gCeisteanna 14 Competition commences 11:00 Fear an Tí 14
Auditorium Open 14:00 The Birth of Scór - Phonsie Tully 15 Competitions Commence 15:00 Scór Memories SOS 16:45 - Sharon Mannion 16 - Campa Scór 17
An Dara Leath 17:05 An Appreciation
- Donnacha O Drisceoil 18-19 An Crannchar agus - William J. Smith 20-21 Bronnadh na nDuaiseanna 19:15 Na Torthaí 23
Recording the Event Na Comórtaisí - Rince Foirne 24-27 Today’s events are being recorded by - Amhránaíocht Aonair 28-31 AVA Systems Ltd., Finisklin Business - Aisthriseoireacht 32-35 Park, Sligo. - Bailéad Ghrúpa 36-39 - Leiriú 40-43 To purchase a copy of the DVD - Ceol Uirlise 44-47 call +353 71 914 6300 - Rince Seit 48-51 email [email protected] Tráth na gCeisteanna Teams 52-59
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Scór Dhá Scór Celebrating 40 years of Scór
Comhairle Uladh CLG would like to take this opportunity to wish all our competitors the best of luck in the All Ireland Final of Scór na nÓg Ádh Mór ó Chomhairle Uladh CLG
Rince Foirne: Naomh Mhuire Achadh Galláin Amhránaíocht Aonair: Aoife Nic Thréinir (Cumann Chluain Daimh) Aithriseoireacht: Máire Cáit Ní Chnáimhsí (Tír na nÓg, Baile Raghnall) Grúpa Bailéad: An Gleann Léiriú: Naomh Mhuire Achadh Galláin Ceol Uirlise: Ropairí na Madan Rince Seit: Gleann An Iolair Ádh mór ar chontaetha Uladh a bheas ag glacadh páirte sa Tráth na gCeist. Ádh mór oraibh go léir agus go n-éirí go geal libh. www.ulster.gaa.ie Scór na nÓg Babhta Ceannais na hÉireann
Teachtaireacht ón Uachtarán Seán Ó hÓráin, Uachtarán CLG
Is mór an phribhléid dom an deis seo a bheith agam an teachtaireacht seo a scríobh agus fáilte a chur roimh gach duine anseo go Caisleán an Bharraigh le haghaidh Chraobh na hÉireann de Scór na nÓg 2019.
It gives me great pleasure to pen these few words for the Scór na nÓg All Ireland Finals Seán Ó hÓráin, Uachtarán Chumann Lúthcleas Gael in this, the jubilee year of Scór.
The GAA is of course synonymous with our games. However, there is far more to the Association than just football and hurling, handball and rounders. This weekend we will get to see a huge celebration of Irish culture and we look forward to seeing some of the best young dancers, musicians, singers and storytellers in the country perform and compete for us at the All-Ireland finals of this great GAA competition – Scór na nÓg.
As we are all aware at this point Scór is celebrating 50 years this year. Since Derry Gowen, along with other great leaders, started this competition back in 1969 many many great volunteers have helped to make it the success it is today. I would like to congratulate and recognise all those who have been involved in one way or another in Scór since its foundation. I am sure these people will be in our thoughts over the weekend.
Getting back to this weekend, I look forward to a great day ahead here in Castlebar. I would like to wish all those who are taking part, along with their mentors, supporters and their families the very best of luck.
Tá súil agam go mbainfidh sibh uilig idir shult agus thaitneamh as an deireadh seachtaine agus as an gceiliúradh mór seo ar chultúr na hÉireann atá amach romhainn. Guím gach rath orthu siúd uilig a bheidh ag glacadh páirte ann. Beirigí bua!
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Guíonn Coiste Scór Laighean gach rath ar na hiomaitheoirí ó Chúige Laighean
Molann Coiste Scór Laighean gach club a ghlac páirt i Scór na nÓg i mbliana. Go n-éirí go geal lenár n-iomaitheoirí inniu
Rince Foirne Bailéad Ghrúpa Uíbh Fhailí, Cill Chormaic-Cill Achaidh An Longfort, Naomh Pádraig, Ardach (Kilcormac-Killoughey) (St. Patrick’s, Ardagh)
Amhránaíocht Aonair Léiriú Kayleigh Ní Mhóráin, Loch Garman: Cill Dara, Ard Cloch (Ardclough) Banú-Baile Uí Mhitigh (Bannow-Ballymitty) Ceol Uirlise Uibh Fhailí, Cill Chormaic-Cill Achaidh Aithriseoireacht / Scéalaíocht (Kilcormac-Killoughey) Cáit Ní Loingsigh, An Longfort, Naomh Pádraig, Ardach Rince Seit (St. Patrick’s, Ardagh) An Iarmhí, Naomh Seosamh (St. Joseph’s) Best of luck to all the Leinster quiz teams!
Scór Sinsir Laighean dates as follows Semi-Final: Saturday March 2nd at 4pm, Myshall, Co. Carlow Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow, Laois, Kildare Semi Final: Sunday March 3rd at 2pm, Marian Hall, Birr, Co. Offaly Offaly, Westmeath, Longford, Louth, Meath, Dublin Final: Sunday March 10th at 2pm – The National Opera House, Wexford
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Teachtaireacht ó Chathaoirleach Choiste Náisiúnta Scór
Is cúis mór áthais dom céad míle fáilte a chur romhaibh go léir go dtí mo chontae dhúchais féin agus muid bailithe i gCaisleán a’ Bharraigh le h-aghaidh Chomórtaisí Cheannais Uile-Éireann Scór na nÓg. Cuirim fáilte faoi leith faoi na hiomaitheoirí, a dtuistí agus a dteagascóirí. Gan dabht, tá éacht déanta acu go léir agus craobh Aodán Ó Braonáin an chúige buaite acu cheanna. Ni bheidh ach Cathaoirleach, Choiste Náisiúnta Scór buaiteoir amháin i ngach comórtas ach tá súil agam go mbanfaidh sibh go léir taitneamh, suaimhneas agus craic as an deireadh seachtaine agus go raibh níos mó cairde agaibh a dul abhaile ná mar a bhí ag teacht.
All-Ireland Scór finals take a lot of organising. On behalf of all, I wish to express our gratitude to Coiste Náisiúnta Scór, Coiste Scór Chonnachta and Coiste Scór Mhaigheo for leaving no stone unturned in their efforts to ensure a great occasion is enjoyed by all. The burden of work does not always fall evenly and it would be remiss not to single out the efforts of Jamie Ó Tuama and Tomás Ó Muirí, both in their first year as Runaí of their respective coistí, Coiste Náisiúnta and Coiste Chonnachta. When we see what they have achieved as novices we can only look forward to tremendous deeds in the future! Catherine Gallagher of Sligo has looked after the commercial end of the programme production for the past three competitions, an unenviable task carried out in a most efficient manner.
Scór Caoga is a period of time when we remember and celebrate all those who have helped make Scór what it is today. As we reach this point in time, we are constantly seeing stalwarts of Scór in earlier days being called to the Heavenly Stage. This past year has seen the passing of Rose Longworth (whose contribution to Scór was recognised with a Long-Service Award last April) and William Smith (Oifigeach Cultúir & Teanga, An Dúin) amongst others. Last weekend we lost Paddy Fitzgerald of Waterford, another long service award winner. As we stood by the graveside of Derry Gowen, in Fermoy, this January, we prayed for all those who served Scór in any way in times past and at present: Iomaitheoirí, teagascóirí, moltoírí, baill de choistí Scór, Fir & Mná Tí, Maistrí na gCeist, tuismitheoirí, lucht tacaíochta, riarthóiri fuaime, soilse, grianghrafanna agus go h-áirithe ceapairí. Every contribution, so selflessly given has created a movement of which we are merely the guardians. And as mighty oaks fall, acorns sprout, put down roots and grow as can be seen from the innovative worker of the young creators of Scór Camp. As ever, in Scór na nÓg, our motto and our practice should always be...... Mol an Óige agus Tiocfaidh sí.
Go raibh an t-ádh le gach iomaitheoir sna comórtais. Go raibh tuiscint dhiaga ag na moltoirí. Go raibh deireadh seachtaine den scóth agaibh go léir. Go dté Scór ar aghaidh ag cothú an aosa óig agus ag caomhnú ár ndúchais.
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Guíonn Coiste Scór na Mumhan gach rath ar na hiomaitheoirí ó Chúige Mumhan atá ag glacadh páirt i Scór na nÓg inniu
Coiste Scór na Mumhan wish the best of luck to all Munster Competitors in today’s All Ireland Final. Go n-éirí an t-ádh libh
Rince Foirne Bailéad Ghrúpa An Caisleán Nua Cuillinn, Corcaigh Tiobraid Árann Léiriú Amhránaíocht Aonair Na Gaeil, Ciarraí An tSnaidhm, Ciarraí Máirtín Ó Lorcáin Ceol Uirlise Cill Seanaigh, Corcaigh Aithriseoireacht / Scéalaíocht Cumann Sheáin Uí Threasaigh Rince Seit Tiobraid Árann An Spá, Ciarraí Canice Ó Riain
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Teachtaireacht ó Rúnaí Scór Chonnacht Tomás Ó Muirí, Rúnaí
Ar son Choiste Scόr Chonnacht, tá sé de phribhléid agam cúpla focal a scríobh sa chlár seo. I dtosach báire, ba mhaith liom céad míle fáilte a chur roimh gach éinne anseo inniu chuig Babhta Ceannais na hÉireann de Scór na nÓg
2019. Guím gach rath ar na hiomaitheoirí go Tomás Ó Muirí léir as gach cearn den tír agus táim ag tnúth Rúnaí Scór Chonnacht leis an ardchaighdeán sna comórtais. Tá súil agam go mbeidh lá iontach agaibh agus go mbainfidh sibh sult agus pléisiúr as na comórtais.
Today, as we embark on the wonderful venue of the Royal Theatre, Castlebar, I would like to acknowledge the work and commitment of Comhairle Chonnacht CLG, Coiste Scόr Mhaigh Eo and indeed Coiste Scόr Chonnacht. All committees have worked tirelessly to ensure that this weekend will be an enjoyable and memorable experience for all. To Jamie Ó Tuama (nuacheaptha mar Oifigeach Forbartha na Gaeilge) i bPáirc an Chrόcaigh, I extend a “Fáilte Uí Cheallaigh” to Scόr and ensure you of my full support in your new role. I also wish to congratulate my predecessor, Aodán Ó Braonáin, who was appointed by Uachtarán C.L.G., Seán Ó hÓráin as Cathaoirleach of Coiste Náisiúnta Scór.
I extend a special word of thanks to two people who gave so generously of their time, ensuring we had a fantastic publication for today’s competitions. Catherine Uí Ghallachóir (Sligeach) Rúnaí Cúnta, has spent many hours communicating with clubs across the country in relation to adverts and was always at the end of the phone as various tasks arose in preparation for this weekend. Míle buíochas Catherine. The second individual I pay a special tribute to is a good friend I can always turn to in my own club, Cormac Mac an Fhailigh (Naomh Dominic, Ros Comáin) for compiling this entire publication, which will be a collector’s item on this, the 50th anniversary of Scór. Cormac has spent weeks preparing this programme and proved very patient as deadlines grew near. Go raibh míle maith agat, a Chormaic.
As we mark Scόr Caoga, spare a thought for our friends who are no longer with us. A great debt of gratitude is also owed to those people for leaving us such a legacy. I have no doubt but the commitment and hard work of these people will be mirrored in the enjoyment those watching derive from our competitions today.
Bainigí sult agus taitneamh as an lá. Tomás O Muirí 9
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Teachtaireacht ó Rúnaí Scór Uladh Dónal Mac Giolla Earnáin, Rúnaí
For our competitors today in Castlebar is the fruition of many hours of dedication and hard work.
It is a marvellous honour to represent your family, club, county and Province in an All- Ireland final and your memories of this day will always be with you. Everyone on Dónal Mac Giolla Earnáin stage today is a winner and my wish is that Rúnaí, Coiste Scór Uladh you perform to the best of your ability and enjoy the day.
In Ulster we have been treated to many an entertaining night over the winter at county and Provincial level and I know the entertainment today will continue in that vein.We owe a debt of gratitude to the members of our clubs who put in so much time and effort helping our youth achieve their ambition.
So many people are involved in the promotion of Scór and our culture, which is one of the aims of Cumann Lúthchleas Gael. Our clubs willingly provide their premises and stewards and they always make everyone welcome.
Obviously there is a sense of achievement and satisfaction in winning but the overriding ethos of Scór is friendship. Many a new friendship is forged and lifetime friendships are made and I’m sure some more will be made today.
Provincial Scór Officers
Cúige / Province Teideal / Position Ainm / Name Connachta Cathaoirleach Seán Ó Murchú
Rúnaí Tomás Ó Muirí
Laighean Cathaoirleach Caitríona Ui Dhálaigh
Rúnaí Áine Ní Chinnéide
Mumha Cathaoirleach Tomás Ó hIarlaithe
Rúnaí Diarmuid Ó Dúbhda
Ulaidh Cathaoirleach Éilis Nic an tSaoi
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Teachtaireacht ó Rúnaí Scór Laighean Áine Ní Chinnéide, Rúnaí
Comhghairdeas leis na hiomaitheoirí go léir atá ag glacadh páirte anseo inniu. Tréaslaím go háirithe leis na hiomaitheoirí ó Chúige Laighean. Tá súil agam go mbainfidh sibh an-taitneamh as an lá.
Following our launch of Scór Laighean 2019 in Áras Áine Ní Chinnéide Laighean, we held two successful Scór na nÓg Rúnaí, Coiste Scór Laighean semi-finals in Meath and Kildare. This year, to mark the 50th year of Scór, we held our Scór na nÓg Laighean final in the state of the art National Opera House in Wexford. Over 800 people gathered to witness a wonderful afternoon of entertainment. We now look forward to a Leinster Scór concert in May as well as Scór Sinsir semi- finals in Offaly and Carlow and another Scór Final in The National Opera House.
On behalf of Scór Laighean, I would like to thank Netwatch Carlow for their generous sponsorship of cups for each category in Scór na nÓg and Scór Sinsir Laighean. Thanks to Jim Bolger, Cathaoirleach Chumann Lúthchleas Gael Laighean for arranging this sponsorship and for his wonderful support of Scór Laighean.
Míle buíochas leis na clubanna go léir a ghlac páirt i Scór Laighean i mbliana. Thanks to all Club Officers and personnel who continue to promote our language, culture, song, music and dance through the medium of Scór.
Nótaí
Crannchur
Tickets for the raffle will on sale in the auditorium. Tickets cost €5.
Prizes include ......
• Night for two in the Croke Park Hotel, Tour of G.A.A. Museum and Ericsson Skyline Tour • Colaiste Uisce Scholarship • Breaffy House Voucher • Scór Jersey 11
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Teachtaireacht ó Rúnaí Scór na Mumhan Diarmuid ó Dúbhda, Rúnaí
Tá an lá mór tagtha. Tá gach rud in ord agus in eagar. Tá gach éinne ag súil le hocáid mhór speisialta anseo i Caisleán an Bharraigh. Táim cinnte go ndéanfaidh gach éinne a dhícheall sárléiriú a thabhairt ar an stáitse inniu.
The day that every competitor that started out in Scór na nÓg this year dreamed about has finally arrived. Diarmuid ó Dúbhda Unfortunately for the vast majority, the dream remains a Rúnaí Scór na Mumhan dream, but for those lucky enough to have been announced as CHAMPIONS of their respective PROVINCES, the dream becomes reality today. The ecstasy and excitement generated over the past few weeks at the prospect of an appearance on the ‘biggest’ platform that SCÓR can offer, culminates in those few precious moments on stage here in the TF Royal Theatre in Castlebar.
The titles on offer this year are particularly sought after, as this is a landmark in the history of SCÓR, Afterall we are celebrating the ‘GOLDEN JUBILEE’ of the establishment of our competitions program, and just as the titles won in Centenary year in 1984 or those won in Millennium year in 2000 took on special significance, those that succeed today will equally treasure their achievement for many years to come.
It takes a particular skillset and an amount of luck to reach this, the absolute ultimate stage of Scór na nÓg. Every competitor appearing on stage today has worked extremely hard to get themselves to the required level of competence to enable them to compete for ultimate honours in their respective disciplines. We salute them and wish them well. While sadly some will be disappointed when the results are announced later, let this in no way take from the pride which they should feel at being up there with the best.
We salute all those who have coached, worked with and encouraged those appearing on stage and thank them for the vote of confidence in SCÓR. We thank you for coming along to support and ‘cheer on’ your respective teams. While we in MUNSTER will be willing our own competitors to success, we know that irrespective of local allegiance worthy champions will be crowned in the ‘cool’ of the evening. Let the fun begin! 12
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Rules to Note
Riail 8:
If competitors are not ready when their turn comes they are eliminated and the Fear a’Tí/Bean a’Tí continues with the next competitor(s). This rule to apply except in the case of exceptional circumstances an at the discretion of the Organising Committee.
Riail 15:
Competitors and others shall not be entitled to question adjudicators. Adjudicators shall not discuss performances or their decisions with competitors or others.
Riail 31:
Competitors in all competitions must report backstage immediately when called to do so by the Fear/Bean a’Tí.
Guidelines to Note
Guideline 4:
Competitions will be run off as listed in the programme.
Guideline 5:
Competitors wishing to rehearse must do so outside the main hall.
Guideline 6:
Clubs shall be responsible for the conduct of their teams and supporters at Scór na nÓg and Scór Sinsir at all stages of the competitions. Competitors must be ready to go on stage when called. Only competitors and mentor(s) allowed on stage. Two (2) mentors will be allowed on stage with Léiriú groups; only one (1) mentor permitted with individuals or groups. No Additional people will be permitted on stage.
We request competitors to co-operate with the instructions of the stewards and stage manager and assistant. Competitors are requested to be readily available when winners are announced.
Thank you for attendance and we hope that you enjoy today’s competitions. In order to ensure the smooth running of the event and to give all competitors an equal chance when performing we request that audiences note the following:-
• Please remain quiet and seated during performance • Mobile phones should be switched off during performances • Your co-operation with stewards would be appreciated • Video recording equipment or photography is strictly prohibited 13
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Máistir na gCeisteanna Liam Rabbitte
A native of Turloughmore, Co. Galway, Liam is an Environmental Officer with Mayo County Council. Liam is married to Irene and they have two children Marianne and Eleanor.
Today Liam is officiating at his third All Ireland Scór na nÓg Finals. He was the Máistir na gCeisteanna for the Liam Rabbitte Scór na nÓg Final in 2010. Along with participating Máistir na gCeisteanna and taking part in quizzes Liam is an avid collector of GAA memorabilia e.g. programmes and books.
Fear an Tí Steven Hughes
Steven Hughes is a member of the Thomas Clarkes GAC in Tír Eoghain. He lives in Dungannon with his wife Sarita and their two children, Ainnir and Eolán. Steven graduated from St Mary’s University College, Belfast in 2006. Famously known as “The Ranch” in football circles, St. Mary’s were recently Sigerson Cup winners. Steven is currently the Head of the Irish Department in Loreto Convent Grammar School in Omagh.
Steven Hughes Steven has been associated with An Coiste Fear an Tí Cultúir agus Teanga in Tír Eoghain for the better part of ten years and doubles up as Irish Language officer aswell.
He acts as Fear an Tí for all Scór events in Tír Eoghain and has also hosted at Ulster Semi-final and Final level. He is the second Tír Eoghain person to act as Fear an Tí for an All Ireland Final following on from Cormac McAleer who was appointed as Fear an Tí for an All Ireland Scór Final in INEC, Killarney in 2005. He is honoured to have been selected as Fear an Ti and is looking forward to the experience. 14
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The Birth of Scór Interview with Phonsie Tully, the man who christened Scór
Scór – where did it come from? Phonsie Tully, a member of St. Aidan’s G.A.A. Club in Roscommon, is a well known G.A.A. enthusiast and has also officiated at all levels of the Association. Phonsie took time out to reflect on the foundation of Scór and how it has evolved over the past fifty years. Thomas Murray,
Connacht Scór Rúnaí, put the following questions to Phonsie. Phonsie Tully
Phonsie, could you give me a brief insight into the foundation of Scór? Scór evolved from a motion (Number 45) put forward at Annual Congress 1969 by Derry Gowen (Cork) “to create more social activity in the winter months”. Derry Gowen and Tony Williamson (Down) organised the first G.A.A. Talent Competitions in 1969 and interestingly, legendary G.A.A. Commentator Mícheal Ó hÉithir was the Question Master in the Final. The following year, Séamus Ó Riain (Past-President of the G.A.A.), Anne Dolan, Ciarán Ó Neill, Michael Sheridan and myself joined / were appointed to the National Committee. We deliberated on a name for the competitions, I proposed “Scór”, which was unanimously agreed and the rest, as they say, is history.
How have you seen Scór evolve or change over the years? Initially there were no age limits; however it was soon evident that Under 16’s competing against adults was unfair to everybody and a separate competition for younger competitors, Scór na nÓg, was formed. This has since proved to have been a very wise decision. In the early years, many clubs held their own internal competitions and they were very keenly contested. Over the years various changes were made to the format/rules and some competitions are no longer contested e.g. Léiriú replaced the Novelty Act which replaced Public Speaking.
Did you compete yourself? At local level, I was part of a Ballad Group and to our surprise and delight we won the 1970 Scór County title. When we got to the venue (the Royal Cinema, Roscommon) for the Connacht Final, the crowd outside was so big we had to enter by a back door!
What was your most memorable Scór moment? There were many memorable moments over the years but one or two stand out. I will always remember the Question Time in the Connacht Scór Final in Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim. The quiz ended in a tie but the Question Master ran out of questions and the tie-breaker was postponed until the end of the other competitions. However, it ended up being a late night finish and it was reported that one person got to 6 a.m. Mass in Loughrea on his way home! I also recall with pleasure the night that my own club, St. Aidan’s, were announced as winners of the All-Ireland Scór na nÓg Novelty Act in 2002 and Katie Heneghan for recitation / story telling in 2016 and 2018.
What would you like to say to our All-Ireland Scór Finalists today? Most importantly, enjoy the day and the privilege of taking part in an All-Ireland Final. We should always be grateful to the many, many people who work behind the scenes to ensure that, as far as possible, Scór na nÓg and Scór Sinsir competitions are organised to the highest standards.
Phonsie Tully will be recognised today at the Scór na nÓg All Ireland Final for his early contribution to Scór. 15
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Scór Memories Sharon Mannion
From Tayto crisps down the back of the hall, to last minute run throughs side stage, my memories of Scór are as varied as they are many.
For as long as I can remember, my family have been involved. I’d plonk myself in the front row while my parents milled around, on-stage and off, maybe MC’ing the show, selling a few raffle tickets or making a few sandwiches for the break.
I was enthralled by it all, but particularly by the Novelty Act and it wasn’t long before I assembled a team in school and pestered Sharon Mannion my mother, Alice Mannion, to write us a sketch of our own.
Our first performance was the opening round in Kilmurray Hall. I remember it well. Our sketch centred around an echo and featured such classic punch lines as ‘Red Rum’ and ‘Today and Tomorrow’. We made it to the Roscommon county final if memory serves, and from then on, we were hooked.
We’d get together every year and even though it took us several attempts to win our first county final and a few more to win our one and only provincial title, nothing could dim our enthusiasm.
There were nights we went on stage without forgotten props, nights we missed more than a couple of lines, a night Lisa Bailey performed with a broken toe!
I dabbled in other sections. Ballad Groups, Recitations, Solo Singing, I even learned off All-Ireland winning teams from 1950 onwards for Tráth na Ceist. But my heart belonged to the Novelty Act.
Our appearance at an All-Ireland was the high point. We even had a bus full of supporters. A bus! For us! I’ll never forget the excitement in the lead up, the extra rehearsals, the push to get our costumes just right. We didn’t win, I forget who did, (Who am I kidding, it was Six-Mile-Bridge, Co Clare. I’ll never forget). But we sang Queen’s ‘We Are the Champions’ all the way home.
For me, there was nothing like the buzz of Scór. For a non-sporty teenager, it was wonderful to experience the feeling of ‘togging out’ for your club and county. The feeling that everyone was behind you, willing you on, and hoping, just as much as you were, that this might be your night.
It’s easy to forget how these childhood experiences shape you, but shape you they do. I now make my living writing and performing comedy and the first place I ever did that was Scór. Long may it last.
Sharon Mannion is an actor, comedian and writer. She is best known for her role as ‘Concepta’ in the RTE comedy ‘Bridget & Eamon’ 16
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Campa Scór No Camp Like a Scór Summer Camp
This summer Nicole Keenan (18) and Eimear Magee (17), with the support and oversight of their GAA club, Mayobridge, Co, Down, brought to fruition a project that they had being planning for a few years...A Scór Summer Camp. With the assistance of about a dozen young clubmates, their club officers and Scór champions from across Ulster they have provided a template for clubs nationwide who wish to encourage participation in Scór. Here is their story. Mol an Óige agus tiocfaidh siad
A few years previous to Summer 2018, while sitting at an Ulster Semi-Final in Glenullin, County Derry, thoughts were shared of how great it would be to hold a week of activities that would showcase our, culture, music, song and dance. While Cúl Camps were being held in every County in Ireland, we had the dream that one day we could organise a similar camp in Mayobridge on the model of Scór.
SO... For the next three years we tossed and turned ideas, plans, over ambitious thoughts, research and reality, and eventually with much planning and with 100% backing from our executive committee in Mayobridge, our dream of holding a Scór Camp became a reality.
16th-20th July was the date selected. Registration took place in June. We were amazed at the response and had to close entry at 50 children, with a mixture of all abilities. Each camp-day began at 9 am and ended at 2pm. The days were filled with a variety of activities with our ceannairí leading sessions in music, song, dance, art, language and sports. The highlight of each day was the visit of various All-Ireland Champions from Antrim, Derry, Tyrone and Down. Our County and Club Officers also popped in to see how much fun the children were having. Grateful as we were to those who were there to support us, we had two very special people missing, as we tragically lost out club’s Scór competitor Nicole Fegan and County Cultural Officer William Smith during the year. But they were with us throughout the week as their photographs sat on a special table every day.
To conclude our week, on the Friday afternoon the children performed a concert for their parents and families, wearing their new sky blue summer camp jerseys. As the first camp concluded we reflected on an amazing week which was thoroughly enjoyed, by all children, parents, ceannairí and the club. Our hope now, as you read this article, is that you too will pick up the baton of the template we produced in 2018 and, as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Scór, that before long a Scór summer camp will be held in every County in Ireland. You won’t know until you try it. Our aim is to go all County. Nicole & Eimear 17
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Donnacha O Drisceoil An Appreciation
It was with deep sadness, that we learned on the morning of May 25th, that our esteemed County Scór President Donncha O Drisceoil had passed to his eternal reward. In his 90th year, 'Sonny', as he was best known to all who knew him, had left behind a rich legacy of service, to his family, his local community, the G.A.A. and to Scór in particular.
Born in 1928, in the West Cork Parish of Caheragh, between Drimoleague and Skibbereen, Sonny was one of a family of six, having four sisters and one brother. The young 'O Driscoll' grew up with a very strong sense of pride in his native place. Coming from a small holding, in common with many others of his generation, having left his school days behind him, he was compelled to find work outside the farm to supplement the family income. Gifted with his hands, he was capable of taking on any task from building repairs, to carpentry or electrical work. In those early years he worked with Lanes of Cork who specialised in the fowl trade, and it was through his involvement with this Company that he met his future wife Rita Hayes who hailed from the townland of Ardura near Ballydehob. They were married on the 24th of September 1960 and went on to have four children, two boys and two girls. He inherited the family farm shortly after their marriage and took to his new role as 'The Boss' on the farm with the same vigor as he had shown in all previous engagements.
While the main enterprise was dairying, as a further source of income he grew he grew vegetables for the ERIN FOODS plant in Skibbereen, taking particular pride in his celery production.
During all this time he was extremely active in the community. Instrumental in establishing what we now know as the Tadhg Mac Carthaighs Club in the parish in the 50s, the fledgling club trained and played on the O Driscoll lands until the club succeeded in acquiring its own ground. Even then, Sonny was largely responsible for the fund raising and development of the new pitch. He also played a significant role in the fund raising for, and construction of the local church, which was consecrated in 1963. The local carnival was a major feature locally and Sonny's 'wheel of fortune' was no mean contributor to the financial success of the annual venture.
Bill Harte of Carbery Rangers introduced Sonny to Scór in 1981, when after an incident ridden finale to a match at which both were officiating, Bill as referee, and Sonny as umpire, the conversation deviated from what had just happened, to the merits of the Derry Gowan inspired, talent competitions. In common with 18
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Donnacha O Drisceoil An Appreciation everything else that Sonny committed himself to, once he gave his word, the dedication was absolute. It was an extremely proud moment for him when the club team cloaked itself in All Ireland success in the NUACHLEAS competition in Scór na nÓg in 1988.At the time he was serving Divisional Scór chairman. That same year he succeeded the late John Drinan of Douglas to the chair of the County Scór Committee.
During his nine years at the helm, there were many positive developments. Sponsorship was attained for the first time while the County in conjunction with the Provincial committee hosted three All Ireland finals, Donnacha (Sonny) O Drisceoil Scór Sinsir in 1993 and 1994 and Scór na nÓg in 1994. The move from one adjudicator to three, per competition, also happened under his watch.
Sonny took a very deep personal interest in the progress of all Cork competitors, both in Scór Sinsir and Scór na nÓg. He travelled to support our champions, to various venues around the country, always encouraging and invariably consoling when results hadn't lived up to expectation. Behind it all Sonny was straight! You knew where you stood with him. He told it as it was, which is why he enjoyed the respect of all he came in contact with. He didn't suffer fools lightly and lived by a philosophy of, "if it's worth doing, it's worth doing it right". He took great pride in the achievement of success, success for his own club, success for his own sons and grandsons on the football fields, not to mention his nephew John in Ballingeary (All Ireland senior football winner with Cork in 1989 and 1990) but also in seeing everybody realising their personal potential.
It was fitting, that at the end of his term in the County Chair, with the permission of the County Board, he was elected to the position of Life President of the Scór committee. While in latter years ill health and the ageing process prevented him from attending as often as he would have wished, his interest in the progress and welfare of both the competitors and the competitions in general was as strong as ever. Predeceased by his wife Rita a year earlier, the passing of Sonny O Driscoll leaves a large void, for his family, his community in both Caheragh and the wider West Cork area, but also for all of us in Scór and in Cumann Luthchleas Gael in general. Of Sonny, it can be truely said "Ni bheidh a leitheid ann aris" Diarmuid ó Dúbhda
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William J. Smith An Appreciation
The world of Down GAA lost one of its favourite sons when we learned of the sudden death of William Smith on Tuesday 29th May. There was great shock when the news broke that William was gone from us, a man of the Mournes had been taken to his heavenly home all too soon. We knew him as William or William James to those with longer memories, a man who always gave of his very best for his Club and his County. William J.Smith We talk with pride of Mourne Granite and William was a man fashioned out of all that is good in Mourne, he had the strength of Mourne Granite and he had the pride in his place and the love of his people. William Smith was a good man in every way, he was one of those people who said I will do that and he did it. William epitomised the GAA as the Give All Association for he himself gave all to his Club and his County, more than anyone could have asked.
The history books of Down GAA will record that William served his County as a member of The South Down Committee and then as Vice Chairperson and later as South Down Chairperson. Prior to that William had a keen interest in the then vibrant Down GAA Youth Board being a delegate back in 1981. William saw the bigger picture, he saw that the County was an extension of his Club and he could best serve his Club by giving commitment to the County and in turn then to his fellow Clubs throughout the County.
On Coiste Banisti William served as Vice Chairperson, as delegate to the Ulster Council and for the past four years as Irish and Cultural Officer.
To each of these roles he brought commitment and dedication, with the desire to make a difference to the GAA in Down. In these roles William did indeed make a difference, as Vice Chairperson and thus Chair of CCC William oversaw the change in the format of our Championships and was always keen to improve the presentation of our Championship fixtures in particular. Over the Club Championship weekends William was always on duty be it monitoring a side line or ensuring that a singer was in place for 20
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William J. Smith An Appreciation
Amhrán na bhFiann, he was happy when we were presenting our games well.
Serving on Ulster Council led William to enjoy friendships with people from other Counties but also to fight the corner for the Clubs of Down to ensure that they got their entitlements and their representation when the need was there. There is no doubt that his love for all things Irish and for our Culture in particular meant that the post of Irish and Cultural Officer was a post made for William. He took to the task with passion and quiet persuasion in a remarkable way that he had of mixing both attributes to ensure that Scór was to the fore of GAA activity in the County.
As Irish and Cultural Officer he oversaw All Ireland Titles being won in Solo Singing twice and in Ballad Group twice, his record in the annals of Scór in Down will not be easy surpassed. Yet there is one moment that gave him the greatest pride of all and that was when Niamh McDowell from his own Club was crowned All Ireland Scór na nÓg Champion in 2017. I do not think there was a prouder man in the Waterfront Hall when the result was announced and Glasdrumman had an All-Ireland Champion. Scór was where William was happiest, he enjoyed the Competitions at all level within Down and then at Provincial Level, he enjoyed the friendships he made, friendships that took him throughout Ireland to Provincial and National Finals.
Glasdrumman was so important to William, it was his parish, it was where he was from and it was his Club, the Club he played for, the Club he served as a committee member and as a Chairperson. The Club where he oversaw the development of a new ground and Clubrooms, a Club where he had pride in his place. The people of Glasdrumman were Williams people, here he had built a successful business, created jobs and at all times looked out for the good of his community. Down GAA lost a good man when we bade farewell to William Smith but his memory lives on in our commitment to our language and our culture.
Coiste Chontae an Dún
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Amhrán na bhFiann
Sinne Fianna Fáil, Anocht a théam sa
atá faoi gheall ag Éirinn, bhearna bhaoil Buíon dár slua Le gean ar Ghaeil, thar toinn do ráinig chugainn chun báis nó saoil Faoi mhóid bheith saor Le gunna scréach, Sean tír ár sinsear feasta, faoi lámhach na bpiléar, Ní fhágfar faoin tíorán Seo libh canaíg ná faoin tráill. Amhrán na bhFiann.
Fergal Ó Murchú
After two decades at the top of the international music scene Fergal Ó Murchú remembers fondly his early beginnings in Scór na nÓg. He is holder of eleven All Ireland titles, three of which are Scór na nÓg. He is the only person ever to win three All Ireland's in a row in the history of Scór na nÓg for singing. It is a great honour for Fergal to sing Amhrán na bhFiann to mark the 50th anniversary of this celebrated competition and in his native Co.Mayo makes it an occasion of further significance. Twenty one years ago this coming July saw Ragus, the show which he founded, tour internationally to huge critical acclaim from venues as far afield as “The Warsaw Opera House”, “Tokyo Opera City” and closer to home “The Olympia Theatre” in Paris, as well as Dublin's “Olympia Theatre” and “The Bord Gais Energy Theatre”.
The Scór All Ireland Finals which in the early nineties were hosted in the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin, are occasions that Fergal still remembers as highlights of his early involvement in music and G.A.A. Solo performances on “The Late Late Show” with Gay Byrne and “Good Morning Australia” with Burt Newton, as well as guest appearances with the Chieftans and Ireland's national symphony orchestra are highlights which are to the fore. 22
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Na Torthaí Babhta Ceannais na hÉireann
Naomh Dominic (Connacht) Cill Chormaic-Cill Achaidh (Laighean) Rince Foirne Naomh Muire (Uladh) An Caisleán Nua (Mumha)
Banú-Baile Uí Mhitigh (Laighean) Cumann Chluain Daimh (Uladh) Amhránaíocht Aonair An tSnaidhm (Mumha) Mainistir Chnoc Muaidhe (Connacht)
Tír na nÓg, Baile Raghnall (Uladh) Cumann Sheáin Uí Threasaigh (Mumha) Aithriseoireacht / Scéalaíocht Ail Finn (Connacht) Naomh Pádraig, Ardach (Laighean)
Cuillinn Uí Chaoimh (Mumha) Naomh Muire (Connacht) Bailéad Ghrúpa Naomh Pádraig, Ardach (Laighean) Watty Graham, An Gleann (Uladh)
Naomh Dominic (Connacht) Ard Cloch (Laighean) Léiriú Naomh Muire, Achadh Gallan (Uladh) Na Gaeil (Mumha)
Cill Chormaic-Cill Achaidh (Laighean) Ropairí na Madan (Uladh) Ceol Uirlise Cill Seanaigh (Mumha) Cora Finne (Connacht)
Cleann an Iolair (Uladh) An Spa (Mumha) Rince Seit Mainistir Chnoc Muaidhe (Connacht) Naomh Seosamh (Laighean)
1. Tráth na gCesiteanna Boird 2. 3.
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CONNACHT
NAOMH DOMINIC Ánna Ní Chathmhaoil Anna Campbell ROS COMÁIN Aine Ní Chasaide Aine Cassidy St.Dominic’s Emma Ní Chonnachtáin Emma Connaughton Niamh Ní Ghearailt Niamh Fitzgerald Iona Ó hÁinle Iona Hanley Róisín Ní Chionaoith Roisin Kenny Laoise Ní Mhathun Laoise Mahon Ciara Ní Rhodaigh Ciara Roddy Máirín Áine Ní Fhithcheallaigh Molly Anne Feeley LAIGHEAN
CILL CHORMAIC-CILL ACHAIDH Eilís Ní Ghiolla Mhártain Elizabeth Kilmartin UÍBH FHAILÍ Ciara Ní Ghiolla Mhártain Ciara Kilmartin Kilcormac-Killoughey Caoimhe Ní Choinne Caoimhe Quinn Léan Ní Loingsigh Elaine Lynch Eadaoin Ní Choinne Aideen Quinn Ciara Barnett McCann Ciara Barnett Nic Cána Róisín Ní Mhanacháin Roisin Monaghan Orla Ni Ghiolla Mhártain Orla Kilmartin ULADH
NAOMH MUIRE, Éadaoin Nic Fhionn Eadaoin Maginn ACHADH GALLAN Caoimhe Nic Fhionn Caoimhe Maginn ANTROIM Ciara Ní Chonbhúir Ciara O’Connor St.Mary’s Aingeal Ní Lúachráin Angela Loughran Aoibhinn Nic Strabhóg Aoibhinn McStravick Emma Ní Dhochartaigh Emma Doherty Éireann Ní Dhúai Erin Doone Labhaoise Ní Chonbhúir Louise O’Connor
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AN CAISLEÁN NUA Caelinn Nic Craith Caelainn McGrath TIOBRAID ÁRANN Sorcha Ní Ingléis Sarah English Newcastle Emma Wyse Emma Wyse Ciara Ní Ingléis Clara English Niamh Ní Fhearail Niamh O’Farrell Abbie Ní Laoire Abbie O’Leary Amy Ní Dhubhúir Amy O’Dwyer Orlaith Ní Dhaltúin Orlaith Dalton
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Rince Foirne
CONNACHT: Naomh Dominic, Ros Comáin
St Dominic's GAA Club in Co Roscommon draws its members from the surrounding areas of Knockroghery, St John's and Rahara, and fields teams at all age levels in Hurling, Football, Camogie and Ladies Football.
St Dominic’s also boasts a strong Scór tradition, with up to eighty members competing every year - indeed the Scór na nÓg Club Final is a highlight of the Club's social calendar.
In Scór the Club has been very well represented on the stage with County and Connacht titles in the Figure and Set Dancing, Solo Singing, Ballad Group, Quiz and Novelty Act / Léiríú disciplines.
St Dominic’s Club is proud to count coveted All-Ireland Scór titles for Ballad Group, Storytelling / Recitation, and Léiriú amongst its achievements over the years
LAIGHEAN: Cill Chormaic-Cill Achaidh, Uíbh Fhailí
Kilcormac-Killoughey has a strong history when it comes to Scór, having competed at both Scór na nÓg and Scór Sinsir All-Ireland Finals.
We have been very active at both county and Leinster stages and have been rewarded with this very talented young team reaching their first All-Ireland Final.
We wish them the very best of luck in today’s final.
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ULADH: Naomh Muire, Achadh Gallan, Aontroim
Situated on the shores of Lough Neagh, Aghagallon is a rural club with a rich Scór tradition. Since the mid 1990’s, Aghagallon have competed in all disciplines of Scór and have had huge success at Provincial and National levels, winning two All Ireland titles and twelve Provincial titles in that time.
We are delighted to have our Rince Foirne team in the All Ireland Final this year, after many years of success at County Level. The girls have danced together in Scór since a very young age and so this makes their success very special to them. The success of Scór in our club is down to the love that the community has for our traditions and cultures and we have no doubt that this will continue to thrive in years to come.
MUMHA: An Caisleán Nua, Tiobraid Árann
Newcastle’s first involvement in Scór was in 1973 with numerous victories at county, provincial and national level and a total of seven All-Ireland titles in the intervening years.
The recent Munster victories of our figure dancers means that, to date, the club has won Munster titles in five of the eight disciplines. The Newcastle Club has a long standing tradition of Irish dancing and we are very proud to say that our figure dancers have been fortunate enough to win the Munster, Scór na nÓg Final for the past three years consecutively.
Go n-éirí go geal le rinceoirí Caisleán Nua inniu. Caisleán Nua agus Tiobraid Árann abú!
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Roll of Honour Rince Foirne
YEAR CLUB CONTAE 1999 Cora Finne Gaillimh 2000 Dún Aill/Fionnúir Port Láirge 1973 No Competition 1974 Cumann Clocháin Luimneach 2001 Cora Finne Gaillimh 1975 Clan na Gael An Lú 2002 Áthán Luimneach
1976 Naomh Éanna Tír Eoghain 2003 Breachmhaigh Maigh Eo M. Ní Bhuitléir, Tiobraid 2004 Rory O’Moore’s An Cabhán 1977 Dúrlas Éile Árann 2005 Gleann Fleisce Ciarraí 1978 Baile Cholmáin An Dún Baile Átha 2006 Gleann Fleisce Ciarraí 1979 Oileán na hÉireann Cliath 2007 Carraig Uí Leighin Corcaigh 1980 An t-Athair Ó Gríofa Gaillimh 2008 Carraig Uí Leighin Corcaigh 1981 An t-Athair Ó Gíofa Gaillimh 2009 Watty Grahams Doire Baile Átha 1982 Oileán na hÉireann Cliath 2010 Gleann Fleisce Ciarraí 1983 Baile Cholmáin An Dún 2011 Bóthar Buí Corcaigh 1984 Ard Achadh Maigh Eo Craobh 2012 Luimneach Cill Churlaigh- Chomhartha 1985 An Lú Eiméid 2013 Bóthar Buí Corcaigh Cill Churlaigh- 1986 An Lú 2014 Na Fianna Áth Cliath Eiméid Droichead Abhann 1987 An Clár 2015 Spá Ciarraí Ó gCearnagh Cláirseacha Bhéal 2016 Ard Mhacha 1988 Naomh Éanna Tír Eoghain Átha an Airgid Droichead Abhann Naomh Cillian, 1989 An Clár 2017 Ard Mhacha Ó gCearnagh An Chrois Bhán Droichead Abhann 2018 Cill Shléibhe Ard Mhacha 1990 An Clár Ó gCearnagh Rince Aonair 1991 Mala Corcaigh
1992 Na Piarsaigh Luimneach YEAR CLUB CONTAE D.Ní Chatháin 1973 1993 Cluain Daimh An Dún (Bóthar na Trá) Gaillimh 1994 An tSráidbhaile Port Láirge 1995 An tSráidbhaile Port Láirge 1996 Mala Corcaigh
1997 Gleann Doire 1998 Dún Aill/Fionnúir Port Láirge 27
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Amhránaíocht Aonair
LAIGHEAN
BANÚ-BAILE UÍ MHITIGH Kayleigh Ní Mhóráin Kayleigh Moran LOCH GARMAN Bannow-Ballymitty
ULADH
CUMANN CHLUAIN DAIMH Aoife Nic Thréinir Aoife Trainor AN DÚN Clonduff
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AN tSNAIDHM Máirtín Ó Lorcáin Martin Larkin CIARRAÍ Sneem
CONNACHT
MAINISTIR CHNOC MUAIDHE Eibhlín Ní Chatháin Ellen Keane GAILLIMH Abbeyknockmoy
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Amhránaíocht Aonair
LAIGHEAN: Banú-Baile Uí Mhitigh, Loch Garman
Bannow Ballymitty G.A.A. Club is situated in South Wexford and fields teams in adult and underage football and hurling competitions.
The club has had great involvement in Scór for many years and members have had great success in the Ceol Uirlise competition at both Scór na nÓg and Scór Sinsir.
Over the years, the club have won many Scór Leinster finals and are delighted to once again have a club member taking part in the Scór na nÓg All Ireland.
Best of Luck, Kayleigh
ULADH: Cumann Chluain Daimh, An Dún
Clonduff GAA Club was one of the first Co. Down Clubs to embrace the new Gaelic Football, playing its first recorded game on 5th November 1887 and has been in constant existence since then with varying degrees of success. By the time Scór was introduced in 1969 a Camogie Club had taken root the previous year and they too will be participating in an All Ireland Final in two weeks time.
Clonduff became whole-heartedly involved in Scór activities from its inception and have been an ever present participant in both Scór Sinsir and Scór na nÓg winning the first of only two Scór Sinsir titles in 1977 in the Novelty Act. It would be 40 years before they would win the next – Ballad Group in 2017. In the meantime, Hurling and Handball had been introduced to Clonduffians in the 1980s and Ladies Gaelic in 2001 and our Scór na nÓg dancers had made history in 1993 when they annexed the All Ireland Ceili and Set Dancing titles using only nine different dancers – a record that holds to this day. The same group of very youthful Set Dancers had won the All Ireland two years previously. Five members of that same team are currently competing in the Down Scór Sinsir having regrouped in 2018 to mark the 25th anniversary of that momentous day. 29
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Amhránaíocht Aonair
MUMHA: An tSnaidhm, Ciarraí
Sneem GAA club is situated on the Iveragh Peninsula in South Kerry. Our football team are amalgamated with our neighbouring club Derrynane. We play junior football in Division 5 of the Kerry County League.
We are one of the ten clubs that make up the South Kerry divisional side. The late John Egan and Killian Burns are two of our All Ireland Football medal winners from Sneem.
Martin Larkin is our first ever representative in the All Ireland Scór and we wish him the best of luck.
CONNACHT: Mainistir Chnoc Muaidhe, Gallimh
Abbeyknockmoy Club has a huge tradition in both Scór na nÓg and Scór Sinsir appearing and winning numerous All Ireland titles.
This year again the club are incredibly proud to be represented in the All Ireland in two categories, Amhránaíocht Aonair agus Rince Seit.
The Abbeyknockmoy Club are proud of the dedication shown by our nine club members and we wish them well in both competitions.
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Roll of Honour Amhránaíocht Aonair
N. Rabitte YEAR CLUB CONTAE 1996 Clóirtheach Uibh Fháilí M. Ó Riain Pailís T. Ní Bheinéid 1973 Ghréine Luimneach Cill Chormaic / M. Ní Chonluain 1997 Cill Achaidh Uibh Fháilí 1974 An Spidéal Gaillimh P.Ní Chonchúir A. Ní Mhurchadha 1998 Cill Chuimín Ciarraí 1975 An Rinn Port Láirge M.T. Ní Chonaill Tiobraid M. Ní Chróinín 1999 Seán Ó Treasaigh Árann 1976 Éire Óg An Clár T. Maher H. Moloney 2000 Ballyskenagh Uibh Fháilí 1977 An Cheathrú Rua Sligeach A. Nic Chormaic C. Ó Dónaill Tuar 2001 Naomh Colmcille An Longfort 1978 Loistreáin Sligeach J. Rooney P. Ó Broin 2002 Mayobridge An Dún 1979 An Chealtrach Gaillimh A. Bradley C. Talty 2003 Watty Grahams Doire 1980 Dúire/Gort Lomáin An Clár F. Fee I. Ní Reachtagáin 2004 St. Mary’s Tír Eoghain 1981 Baile an Mhuilinn Gaillimh C. Kavanagh A.M. Ní Chianaigh 2005 St. Enda’s Loch Garman 1982 Coolera Sligeach M. Ó Ceallacháin 1983 B. Ní Riain Uibh Fháilí 2006 Gleann Fleisce Ciarraí A. Ní Bhriain K. McCarthy Seamrógra 1984 Na Piarsaigh Luimneach 2007 Muileann gCearr An Iarmhí M.Nic Choitir, Baile N. McGlinchey 1985 Chaisleáin an Róistigh Corcaigh 2008 Lavey Doire E. Nic Éanaigh Megan Burns 1986 An Garraí Mhór Maigh Eo 2009 Béal Átha an Airgid Ard Mhacha C. Ní Shíocháin Shane Lynam 1987 Cillín an Chrónáin Corcaigh 2010 Seamróga Uibh Fháilí S. Ní Ghealagáin A. Kavanagh 1988 Béal Tairbirt An Cabhán 2011 Clár Chlainne Mhuiris Maigh Eo C. Ní Riain Kelly Ní Riain 1989 Dúire/Gort Lomáin An Clár 2012 Áthán Luimneach F. Ó Murchú Seosamh Ó Gormáin 1990 Maigh Gamhnach Maigh Eo 2013 Naomh Lorcán Cill Dara F. Ó Murchú Molly Donnery 1991 Maigh Gamhnach Maigh Eo 2014 Camrós Laois F. Ó Murchú 1992 Maigh Gamhnach Maigh Eo 2015 Proinsias Ó Cathasaigh Ciarraí S. Ní Chonmhidhe Gabhán Ó Gribٕín 1993 Cláirsigh Cluain Mór Uibh Fháilí 2016 Droigheadh Mhuigeo An Dún R. Ní Cheallaigh Niamh Nic Dhubhghaill 1994 Naomh Mhuire An Lú 2017 An Glas Dromáin An Dún E. Giblin M. Ní Mhuineacháin Cuillinn Uí Chaoimh 1995 An Abhainn Mhór Sligeach 2018 Corcaigh 31
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Aithriseoireacht / Scéalaíocht
ULADH
TÍR NA nÓG BAILE RAGHNALL Máire Cáit Ní Chnáibhsí Mary Kate Bonnes AONTROIM Tír na nÓg, Randalstown
MUMHA
CUMANN SHEÁIN UÍ THREASAIGH Canice Ó Riain Canice Ryan TIOBRAID ÁRANN Seán Treacy’s
CONNACHT
AIL FINN Éimhín Mac Giolla Dhuinn Evan Gunn ROS COMÁIN Elphin
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NAOMH PÁDRAIG, ARDACH Cáit Ní Loingsigh Katie Lynch AN LONGFORT St.Patrick’s, Ardagh
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ULADH: Tír na nÓg Baile Raghnall, Aontroim
Tír na nÓg is situated in Randalstown, County Antrim. This year is a huge year for our club as we are celebrating our centenary year and so we are absolutely delighted to have Mary Kate representing our club and parish in the
All Ireland Final of Scór na nÓg. Mary Kate is a third year student in St.Louis Grammar School in Ballymena. She has a love for all things G.A.A. and is a keen camogie player and footballer. She also sings Amhrán na bhFiann at fixtures throughout the year. This year our club holds the County title in Aithriseoireacht and Bailéad Ghrúpa and Mary Kate is also a member of the Ballad Group. In previous years, we have represented Antrim in the All Ireland in Tráth na gCéisteanna Boird. The club are very proud of their rich history and involvement in Scór and can in fact trace this back to its very beginning 50 years ago. We have had many successes over the years, too many to note here but these successes are recorded in our new centenary book which will be launched in the next few months.
MUMHA: Cumann Sheáin Uí Threasaigh, Tiobraid Árann
Sean Treacys G.A.A. club is located in the picturesque Slieve Felim Hills in Kilcommon, Co. Tipperary. The club is named after 1920s freedom fighter Seán Treacy who was from the parish and still has relatives living in the area.
The club is in the parish of Rearcross, Kilcommon and Hollyford. The club was founded in 1962 and has gone from strength to strength. We have a newly built, state of the art clubhouse and recently added on a ball wall and astro turf. We play in the West Tipperary Intermediate Division and are the current West Tipperary Intermediate Hurling Champions. The club has always had a very strong tradition of Scór in the parish especially at Scór na bPáistí level. We have had lots of success in the West Tipperary Divisional Finals and Tipperary County Final. We have also had some luck in All Ireland Scór Sinsir winning the Rince Seit in 1989 and the Amhránaíocht Aonair in 1998. In Scór na nÓg we were All Ireland champions in Amhránaíocht Aonair in 1999. More recently we had boys from the club represent us in Tráth na gCeist in 2013 in Derry and again in Castlebar in 2014.
This year we are very proud to have Canice Ryan represent our club in the Aithriseoireacht and we wish him the very best of luck. Go n-éirí an t-ádh leat Canice agus Cumann Sheáin Uí Threasaigh Abú! 33
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A ithriseoireacht / Scéalaíocht
CONNACHT: Ail Finn, Ros Comáin
Elphin is a prominent club in Scór and has been active and successful in the competitions since they began.
Indeed Elphin were All Ireland Scór Champions in the Tráth na gCeisteanna in 1973 and added a further quiz title to their records winning the Tráth na gCeisteanna in 1985. Following this success, accolades were awarded in Rince Seit at Scόr na nÓg (2000) and Scόr Sinsir (1998,2001).
The club has also competed at All Ireland level in Rince Foirne, Aithriseoireacht/Scéalaíocht as well as Léiriú. Elphin Club wishes all competitors the very best today and in particular the Roscommon representatives Naomh Dominic and Gaeil Chill Ghlais.
LAIGHEAN: Naomh Padraig, Ardach, An Longfort
St.Patrick's,Ardagh G.A.A. Club have a rich history in Scór na nÓg competing mainly in recitation, solo singing and ballad group categories. The club has had great success at Leinster level over the past number of years, winning solo singing titles in 2005 and 2012.
Leinster Recitation titles have been won in 2014, 2015, 2018 and 2019. The elusive All Ireland Title is still being chased.
Katie Lynch is fifteen years old and this is her second All Ireland appearance in recitation. She is an active member of her G.A.A. club and is also involved with the Youth Theatre and Variety Groups in Longford.
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Roll of Honour Aithriseoireacht / Scéalaíocht
C. Ní Robaird YEAR CLUB CONTAE 1997 Gleann Fleisce Ciarraí J. O’Keeffe 1973 M. Reidy Cill Chainnigh 1998 Lios Cúil Corcaigh O De Búrca Clann Baile Átha S. Ní Ruanaidh 1974 Coláiste Mhuire Cliath 1999 Mayobridge An Dún E. Ní Chofaigh L. O’Donoghue 1975 Na Piarsaigh Luimneach 2000 Sráid a’Mhuilinn Corcaigh C. Cullinane A. Shine 1976 Cóbh Corcaigh 2001 Naomh Dominic Ros Comáin M. O’Brien Tiobraid A. Whitney 1977 An Chloichín Árann 2002 Bun Brosnaí An Iarmhí D. Ní Mhaoláin N. Gregory 1978 Domhnach Mór Corcaigh 2003 Rath Naoi Cill Mhantáin A. Boardman An J Ward 1979 Muine Glas Aontroim 2004 Cill Droichead Cill Dara I.Mac an Tuille J. Ronayne 1980 Naomh Fearnáin Sligeach 2005 Davitts Maigh Eo S. Ní Fhoghlú J. Colgan 1981 Naomh Pádraig Sligeach 2006 An Tobar Uibh Fháilí D. Breathnach Clár Ní Ruanaidh 1982 Tobar an Choire Sligeach 2007 Mayobridge An Dún 1983 No Competition K. Hannan E. Ní Labhraí-Trean 2008 Cróch/Cill na Fíonaí Luimneach 1984 Na Piarsaigh Luimneach Séamus Ó Muirí 2009 Naomh Dominic Ros Comáin M. Ní Mhuirí 1985 Uaran Mór-Maree Gaillimh Brian Ó Murchú 2010 An Tóchar Ciarraí R. De Barra 1986 Cill Daibheáin Ceatharlach Aoibhinn Ní Néill Fiodh 2011 Alúine Cill Dara L. Ní hAilpín 1987 Baile Mac Adaim Loch Garman Róisín Ní Bhrádaigh T. Ní Dhuinn Naomh Pádraig, Baile Átha 2012 Baile Phámar Cliath 1988 An Tobair Uibh Fháilí Colm Ó Cuirc R. Ní Chonchubhair 2013 Cluain Eois Muineacháin 1989 An Chreatalach An Clár Alsún Nic Giolla D. Ní Fhallúin Baile Átha 2014 MháirtínAn Spá Ciarraí 1990 Naomh Pádraig Cliath Caitlín Ní Éineacháin S. Ó Súilleabháin 2016 Naomh Aodhán Ros Comáin 1991 Gleann Fleisce Ciarraí S. Ó Súilleabháin Emile Ní Sheách Na 2017 Dúnta An Iarmhí 1992 Gleann Fleisce Ciarraí C. Ní Loinsigh Caitlín Ní Eacháin 1993 An Garraí Mór Maigh Eo 2018 Naomh Aodhán Ros Comáin E. Ní Bhraonáin AITHRISEOIREACHT 1994 Naomh Éanna Loch Garman Ciarán Ó Broin C. Lynskey 2015 S.C. Ó Breacáin Tiobraid Árann 1995 An Garraí Mór Maigh Eo SCÉALAÍOCHT
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Bailéad Ghrúpa
MUMHA
CUILLINN UÍ CHAOIMH Clodagh Ní Chonchubháir Clodagh O Connor CORCAIGH Mairéad Ní Mhuineacháin Maggie Moynihan Cullen Cáit Ní Shúilleabháin Katie O Sullivan Emily de Nógla Emily Nagle Gemma de Nógla Gemma Nagle
CONNACHT
NAOMH MUIRE Ava Ní Bhrógáin Ava Brogan LIATROIM Roisín Ní Nuadhain Roisín Noone St. Marys Elsie Ní Árgadáin Elsie Harman Eleanor Nic Gabhann Eleanor Smith Rionach Nic Conmara Rionach Nic Conmara
LAIGHEAN
NAOMH PÁDRAIG, ARDACH Leia Victory Leia Nic hAnabaí AN LONGFORT Emma Nic Thomáis Emma Thompson St. Patrick's, Ardagh Cáit Ní Loingsigh Katie Lynch Siobhán Nic Ghiolla Dhuibh Siobhán Kilduff Aisling Ní Fhearail Aishling Farrell
ULADH
WATTY GRAHAM, AN GLEANN Aoife Ní Mhaolmhuaidh Aoife Molloy DOIRE Clíodhna Nic Ainmhire Cliona Convery Watty Graham’s GAC Glen Caití Níc Eachaidh Katie McCoy Cora Ní Ghiolla Domhnaigh Cora McEldowney Ciarán Mac Cionnaoith Ciarán McKenna
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Bailéad Ghrúpa
MUMHA: Cuillinn Uí Chaoimh, Corcaigh
These are indeed exciting times for this junior football club from the North West Cork division of DUHALLOW. The 'home club' of former Education Minister Batt O’Keeffe, whose first cousin, the late Con 'Corney' O' Sullivan, wrapped himself in All Ireland glory in the 'solo' Instrumental, in Scór Sinsir, back in 1972.
It took all of 45 years before the club got to contest their next Scór All Ireland, when Maggie Moynihan's haunting interpretation of the song 'Cooraclare',in Sligo last year, won the admiration of adjudicators and audience alike, to take the Amhránaíocht Aonair title back to the 'Rebel' County for the first time since 1987.
Today, Maggie is back, this time in the 'Bailéad Ghrúpa' where she is joined by Clodagh, Katie, Emily and Gemma, in quest of further success. We wish them well, as they bid to retain the title for Cork, with Carbery Rangers having won the title last year. Corcaigh agus Cuillinn Uí Chaoimh Abú!
CONNACHT: Naomh Muire, Liatroim
St. Mary's have a strong tradition of ballad groups in both Scór na nÓg and Scór Sinsir down through the years. Our groups have enjoy performing at numerous local events in the locality.
Our Scór na nÓg Ballad Group have been singing together for four years and are delighted to have qualified for their fourth consecutive All Ireland Final.
The club are extremely proud of their achievements in Scór na nÓg and we wish them the best of luck in the finals today.
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Bailéad Ghrúpa
LAIGHEAN: Naomh Pádraig, Ardach, An Longfort
The Ballad Group is the second competition today in which St. Patrick’s G.A.A. club members represent their county and province.
These girls have been singing together since children in their local folk choir. They are active members of the G.A.A. club and also take part in many different singing and dancing clubs.
This is their first Scór All Ireland appearance together, although they have had All Ireland success in Community Games group singing. This is the first appearance for St. Patrick’s, Ardagh in a Scór na nÓg Ballad group All Ireland, although our senior group has contested the last three All Ireland Finals.
ULADH: Watty Graham, An Gleann, Doire
C.L.G. Watty Graham proudly celebrated its 70th anniversary last year. Since its formation Watty Grahams has evolved into the largest sporting and cultural organisation in the Maghera locality and boast a proud history of County, Ulster and All Ireland titles many of which are through Scór.
We have been the proud recipients of eight All Ireland Scór titles dating from 1979 to 2018 and have regularly been awarded the trophy for the club with the greatest level of participation in Derry Scór.
Under the tutelage of Sinead McGill and cultural officer Louise Strathern, our ballad group hope to add another All Ireland title today to our list of honours.
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Roll of Honour Bailéad Ghrúpa
YEAR CLUB CONTAE 1998 Achadh Bog Muineacháin Cill Cormaic / 1973 Dún ar Aill Corcaigh 1999 Uibh Fhailí Cill Achaidh 1974 Béal Átha na mBuillí Ros Comáin 2000 Na Piarsaigh Luimneach Baile Baodáin / Baile Átha 1975 2001 Na Piarsaigh Luimneach Naomh Éanna Cliath 1976 Plunketts Doire 2002 Pailís Gréine Luimneach 1977 Naomh Saran’s Uibh Fhailí 2003 Na Seamróga Uibh Fhailí 1978 Mala Corcaigh 2004 An Chealtrach An Gaillimh 1979 Baile Monaidh Aontroim 2005 An Chealtrach An Ghaillimh Seamróga 1980 Mala Corcaigh 2006 An Iarmhí Muileann gCearr 1980 Carrickcruppin Ard Mhacha 2007 Coillidh Chlochair Tír Eoghain
1981 Móta An Iarmhí 2008 Pailís Gréine Luimneach
1982 Carrickcruppin Ard Mhacha 2009 Sabhail An Dún 1983 Ceathrú-Aodh Dubh An Dún 2010 Móta Uile Bán An Iarmhí 1984 Clóireach Uibh Fhailí 2011 Sabhail An Dún An Féar Bán 1985 Baile Féitheán Corcaigh 2012 Uibh Fhailí Lios Dearg 1986 Baile Comhair Uibh Fhailí 2013 Achadh Mór Maigh Eo 1987 Gleann Arma Aontroim 2014 An Féar Bán Uibh Fháilí 1988 Baile na Lorgan Muineacháin 2015 Móta Uile Bán An Iarmhí 1989 An Cheapach Mhór Luimneach Naomh Pádraig, 2016 Tír Eoghain An Domhnach Mór 1990 Fág a’Bhealach Muineacháin 2017 Móta Uile Bán, An Iarmhí 1991 Camogue Rovers Luimneach 2018 Raonaithe Cairbre Corcaigh 1992 Na Gleannta Dún na nGall
1993 Meathas Troim An Longfort An Féar Bán / 1994 Uibh Fhailí Lios Dearg Cill Cormaic / 1995 Uibh Fhailí Cill Achaidh 1996 Baile Bric Óg An Iarmhí An Teampall Tiobraid 1997 Uachtarach / Árann An Drom Bán 39
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Léiriú
CONNACHT
NAOMH DOMINIC Molly Anne Ní Fhithcheallaigh Molly Anne Feeley ROS COMÁIN Karol Mac Phiaraic Karol Feerick St.Dominic’s Siobhán Ní Fhionnáin Hannah Finan Michaela Ó Leocháin Michaela Lohan Coilm Ó Laighin Colm Lyons Conchubhar Ó Murchú Conor Murphy Michelle Ní Rhuáirí Michelle Rogers Ina Van Opstal Ina Van Opstal
LAIGHEAN
ARD CLOCH Óisín Mac Uidhir Oisin Maguire CILL DARA Siobhán Wiseman Hannah Wiseman Ardlough Megan Ní Bhriain Meaghan Ó Brien Aoife Ní Mhóra Aoife Moore Oilibhéar Ó Finnthírn Oliver Finneran Saoirse Ní Eathírn Saoirse Aherne Martha Ní Riain Martha Ryan Tori Mai Ní Fhiannachta Tory May Finnerty
ULADH
NAOMH MUIRE, Daniel Mac Cabhagáin Daniel McCavigan ACHADH GALLAN Méabh Nic Cabhagáin Meabh McCavigan AONTROIM Zara Nic Cabhagáin Zara McCavigan St.Mary’s Éadaoin Nic Fhionn Eadaoin Maginn Úna Nic Fhionn Una Maginn Oisín Mac Strabhóg Oisin McStravick Paddy Joe Mac Strabhóg Paddy Joe McStravick Ciara Ní Chonbhúir Ciara O’Connor
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NA GAEIL Aoife Ní Shuilleabháin Aoife O’Sullivan CIARRAÍ Áine Ní Shuilleabháin Áine O’Sullivan Na Gaeil Isabelle Ní Chonchra Isabelle Crowe Emily Ní Chonchra Emily Crowe Joshua de Róiste Joshua Roche Dearbhla Ní Chuirc Dearbhla Quirke Ruairí Ó Riain Rory Reen Grainne Ní Chuirc Gráinne Quirke 40
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Léiriú
CONNACHT: Naomh Dominic, Ros Comáin
St Dominic's GAA Club in Co Roscommon draws its members from the surrounding areas of Knockroghery, St John's and Rahara, and fields teams at all age levels in Hurling, Football, Camogie and Ladies Football.
St Dominic’s also boasts a strong Scór tradition, with up to eighty members competing every year - indeed the Scór na nÓg Club Final is a highlight of the Club's social calendar.
In Scór the Club has been very well represented on the stage with County and Connacht titles in the Figure and Set Dancing, Solo Singing, Ballad Group, Quiz and Novelty Act / Léiríú disciplines.
St Dominic’s Club is proud to count coveted All-Ireland Scór titles for Ballad Group, Storytelling / Recitation, and Léiriú amongst its achievements over the years
LAIGHEAN: Ard Cloch, Cill Dara
Cumann Lúthchleas Gael Ardcloch was founded in 1936 and is known in Cill Dara as The Home of Hurling.
Ardcloch last competed in Scór in 2000 reaching the Leinster Scór Finals following a very successful Scór Chill Dara where the club won Club of the Year.
In 2018 it was decided to enter Scór na nÓg Chill Dara in Léiriú and Solo Singing. Molly Mc Neff won the County Finals in both and won the Leinster Final in Léiriú performing ‘The Children of Lír’. The cast are Martha Ryan, Aoife Moore, Oliver Finneran, Óisin Maguire, Hannah Wiseman, Megan O’Brien, Tory May Finnerty and Saoirse Aherne while Phoebe O’Leary and Aaron Heffernan co-produced with Séamus Ó Mídheach as Scór Organiser.
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L éiriú
ULADH: Naomh Muire, Achadh Gallan, Aontroim
Aghagallon is a rural club on the shores of Lough Neagh, County Antrim. Scór has been a huge part of club and community life for over thirty years after being introduced by Agnes Hannon, RIP.
Scór affords the children the opportunity to forge friendships, have fun and make memories; while acquiring skills that will stay with them for a lifetime.
The club has enjoyed provincial success at Scór Sinsir in Amhránaíocht Aonair, Bailéad Ghrúpa and Léiriú. We hold three provincial Léiriú titles, two in Scór na nÓg and one provincial title in Scór Sinsir, one provincial Rince Foirne title, one provincial solo singing title and the ballad group holds seven provincial titles and two All Ireland titles.
MUMHA: Na Gaeil, Ciarraí
Na Gaeil, Kerry’s youngest GAA club, have a lot of reasons to start 2019 on a high note ... they have deservedly been promoted to the ranks of Division 1 for the year ahead, are basking in the glory of having two of their rising young football stars, Jack Barry and Diarmuid O’Connor on the starting fifteen with Kerry Senior Team and are eagerly looking forward to another All Ireland Scór na nÓg Final appearance ...
They have been proudly flying the Scór flag for over twenty years, actively involved in Scór Sinsir, and Scór Na bPàistí winning numerous County titles. However, it is in Scór na nÓg they have been most successful, capturing four Munster titles to date.
Na Gaeil would like to wish their talented Léiriú competitors and mentors the very best of luck as they take to the stage on Saturday 16th February at The Royal Theatre, Castlebar in their bid for All Ireland Glory..!
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Roll of Honour Nuachleas
Droichead Abhann YEAR CLUB CONTAE 1998 An Clár Ó gCearnaigh 1973 Cloughbawn Loch Garman 1999 Cill Fianin Maigh Eo 1974 Domhnach Mór Corcaigh An Teampall 2000 Uachtarach/An Tiobraid Árann 1975 An Spidéal An Ghaillimh Drom Bán Tiobraid 1976 An Bhuiríos 2001 Seán Ó hEislin Liatroim Árann 2002 Naomh Aodhán Ros Comáin 1977 Clóirtheach Uibh Fhailí 2003 Cill Tíle/Drom Caoin Luimneach 1978 An tArd Mór Port Láirge 2004 Baile Uí Cheog Loch Garman Órán Ros Comáin 2005 Éaglais Tír Eoghain 1979 Cloughbawn Loch Garman 2006 Seán Ó hEislin Liatroim 1980 Cill Cisín An Clár 2007 Eiméid Carn an Bhua Cill Mhantáin 1981 Cill na Seanrátha An Cabhán 2008 Gleann tSuilí Dún na nGall 1982 Aibhistín De Staic Ciarraí An Creagán/Maigh 2009 An Ghaillimh 1983 Cill Daibhean Ceatharlach Locha 1984 Carrickcruppin Ard Mhacha 2010 Dromchaoin Luimneach 1985 Cill na Seanrátha An Cabhán 2011 Lios Uí Chathasaigh An Clár 1986 Aireill Laois 2012 Eiméid Carn an Bhua Cill Mhantáin
Upperchurch- Tiobraid 1987 Drombane Árann Léiriú Tadhg Mac 1988 Corcaigh YEAR CLUB CONTAE Cárthaigh Tiobraid Naomh Pádraig 2013 Teampall Doire 1989 Tír Eoghain Árann Éaglais Tiobraid 2014 Buiríos Ó Luigheach 1990 Cora Finne An Ghaillimh Árann
1991 Corr na Féine An Cabhán 2015 Na Dúnta An Iarmhí Naomh Pádraig, 2016 Tír Eoghain 1992 An Tóchar Ciarraí Coilleach Eanaigh 1993 Baile Cloch Corcaigh 2017 Naomh Dominic Roscomáin 1994 Móin Choinn Cill Chainnigh 2018 Na Dúnta An Iarmhí
1995 Dún Aill Port láirge Maigh Choirce/An Tiobraid 1996 Bhuiríos Árann 1997 Seán Ó hEislin Liatroim
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Ceol Uirlise
LAIGHEAN
CILL CHORMAIC-CILL ACHAIDH Aoibhe Ní Dhubhlaoich Aoibhe Dooley UÍBH FHAILÍ Verona Ní Loingsigh Verona Lynch Kilcormac-Killoughey Áine Ní Ghliasáin Aine Gleeson Meibh Ní Dhubhlaoich Meibh Dooley Naoise Ní Dhubhlaoich Naoise Dooley
ULADH
ROPAIRÍ NA MADAN Cadhla Ní Thuathail Cadhla Tohill ARD MHACHA Eimear Nic Gadhra Eimear McGeary Madden Raparees Róise Nic Gadhra Róise McGeary Ríoghnach Níc Cionaoith Ríoghnach McKinney Danu Níc Cionaoith Danu McKinney
MUMHA
CILL SEANAIGH Robaird Ó Duinn Robert Dunne CORCAIGH Marc Ó Sé Marc O Shea Kilshannig Éoin Tornóir Eoin Turner Aoife Tornóir Aoife Turner Sorcha Ní Ghuiní Sarah Guiney
CONNACHT
CORA FINNE Pádraig Mac Aogáin Patrick Egan GAILLIMH Rían Ó Bhúachalla Ryan Buckley Corofin Eimhín Ó Maolagáin Eimhín Mulligan Katie Nic Airt Katie Harte Caoimhe Ní Cheallaigh Caoimhe Kelly
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Ceol Uirlise
LAIGHEAN: Cill Chormaic – Cill Achaidh, Uíbh Fhailí
Ceol Uirlise see Kilcormac-Killoughey club representing Offaly in a second competition in today’s All Ireland Final. This group have been performing together over a number of years and the girls have previously represented Offaly in Leinster Finals.
Their great victory in the 2019 provincial final was their just reward, following some excellent performances on the Leinster stage. This will be a first All Ireland appearance for the group.
We wish them the very best of luck in today’s final.
ULADH: Ropairí na Madan, Ard Mhacha
Madden Raperees or Ropairí na Madan is a small club on the outskirts of Armagh City with a rich tradition of participation in Scór. Having won many County titles, the highlight for many was when Catherine Grimley represented the club in the All-Ireland Finals in Amhránaíocht Aonair and an appearance in the 1990’s on the same National stage for a young grúpa ceoil.
Our Oifigeach Scór in Madden is the diligent Benny McCusker, supported at all times by his wonderful family. This Ulster winning grúpa ceoil contains five first cousins, all grandchildren of Benny, and descendants of the McCusker Brothers Céilí Band!
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Ceol Uirlise
MUMHA: Cill Seanaigh, Corcaigh
Kilshannig G.A.A. Club is a rural based club near Mallow in the Avondhu division of County Cork. The club fields Gaelic Football and Hurling teams of all ages. There is also a strong Ladies Football team presence at both junior and underage levels. Kilshannig G.A.A. Club has enjoyed numerous divisional successes at all Scór levels and have received many acknowledgements in promoting the legacy of Scór in North Cork since its foundation. It wasn't until 2018 that our Instrumental Group advanced to provincial winners. This has been a huge boost to the Scór profile in Kilshannig GAA Club and also to neighbouring clubs. To reach an All Ireland level alone was a celebration, and the team reiterated their experiences of same last year: ‘When the competition was over, we gathered with the other provinces, made friends and enjoyed an evening of music and dance in true celebration of the legacy of Scór.’ We wish our Instrumental Group the very best at the All Ireland Final.
CONNACHT: Cora Finne, Gaillimh
Corofin are the reigning All Ireland Club Senior Football champions and are on track for two in a row as they play in the All Ireland Club Semi Finals against Gaoth Dobhair, Donegal this afternoon.
Corofin Club have been involved in Scór for many years, winning numerous All Ireland titles in music, dancing and singing.
Today, Corofin are represented in the Instrumental Music competition by five talented musicians who have been playing together for many years. The club and local community are extremely proud of this group’s achievements to date and we wish them all the very best in today's finals.
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Roll of Honour Ceol Uirlise
YEAR CLUB CONTAE 1997 Baile Mhic an Aba Ard Mhacha 1973 Bernadette Corcaigh 1998 Baile Uí Dhonnchú Ciarraí Breathnach Redmonds 1999 Calraí An Iarmhí 1974 Gearóid Ó An Lú Mac Asmaint Pot 2000 Aontroim Conchubhair Chluain Eoghain Éire Óg Teampall an 2001 Luimneach 1975 Pól De Roise, An Clár Ghleanntáin Éire Óg 2002 Cill na Mallach Corcaigh 1976 Terry Crehan, Baile Átha Parnells Cliath 2003 Mayobridge An Dún 1977 Mairéad DeBhuitléir Tiobraid Dúrlas Éile Árann 2004 Ilen Óg Corcaigh 1978 Cluain Droichid Corcaigh 2005 Charles Kickhams Aontroim 1979 Baile Brídóg An Iarmhí 2006 An Bhoth Muineachán 1980 An Bóthar Luimneach 2007 Bóthar Buí Corcaigh 1981 Cumann Daibhéd Maigh Eo 2008 Bóthar Buí Corcaigh Maigh 1982 An Leacht Mór / Tiobraid 2009 Bóthar Buí Corcaigh Caisleán Laighnigh Árann 1983 Roibeard Eiméid Dún na nGall 2010 Sráid a’Mhuilinn Corcaigh 1984 Caisleán Maigh Eo 2011 Éadan na dTorc Tír Eoghain a’Bharraigh 2012 Baile Uí Dhonnchú Ciarraí 1985 Portgloinne Eoghain Tír Eoghain 2013 Droim Thamhain Muineachán 1986 Kilmurray-Ibricane An Clár 2014 Droim Thamhain Muineachán 1987 Cora Finne Gaillimh 2015 Leic Snámha Ciarraí 1988 Glenullin Doire 2016 Sliabh gCua Port Láirge 1989 Cláirsigh Liatroim Carraig Álainn Naomh Pádraig, 2017 Tír Eoghain 1990 Clár Maigh Eo Domhnach Mór Chlainne Mhuiris An Bhuiríos / 2018 Laois 1991 Clár Maigh Eo Coill Choitín Chlainne Mhuiris 1992 Muileann Uí An Clár Cheallacháin 1993 Feadamair Luimneach 1994 Seán Mac Diarmada Liatroim 1995 Feadamair Luimneach
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R ince Seit
ULADH
GLEANN AN IOLAIR Chloe Ní Mhaoláin Chloe Mullan DOIRE Sorcha Ní Channáin Sarah Canning Glenullin Aine Apperly Aine Apperly Caitriona Ní Chatháin Catherine O’Kane Rónán Ó Cluasaigh Ronan Close Adhamhnán Ó Baoilláin Eunan Boylan Feilimí Mac Giolla Mhártain Felix Kilmartin Micéal Óg Mac Eoghain Michael Óg McKeown
MUMHA
AN SPA Érin Ni hAoláin Erin Holland CIARRAÍ Órlaith Ní Spealáin Orlaith Spillane Spa Eleana Ní Donnchú Eleana O Donoghue Aoife Ní Donnchú Aoife O Donoghue Gearóid Ó Súilleabháin Gary O Sullivan Colm O Conchubháir Colm O Connor Dara Ó Brosnachain Dara Brosnan Diarmúid Ó Donnabháin Diarmuid O Donovan
CONNACHT
MAINISTIR CHNOC MUAIDHE Lauren Ní Cheallaigh Lauren Kelly GAILLIMH Emma Nic Airt Geaslaí Emma Harte Geasley Abbeyknockmoy Emile Ní Gráinne Emily Greaney Laura Ní Dúbhgáin Laura Duggan Caoimhín Ó Brógáin Kevin Brogan Eimhín Ó Lachtnáin Evan Loughnane Nathan Mac Conbhuí Nathan Conway Cathal Ó Fathaigh Cathal Fahy
LAIGHEAN
NAOMH SEOSAMH Cáit Ní Cheallaigh Katie Kelly AN IARMHÍ Ciara Ní Dhálaigh Ciara Daly St. Joseph's Caoldha Ní Dhomhnaill Kayla McDonnell Ionraigh Nic Iomaire Zara Montgomery Caoilinn Nic Amlaoibh Caoilinn Elliffe Sorcha Ní Chonlúin Sarah Conlon Joyce Ní Chonbhuí Joyce Conway Sorcha Nic Chormaic Sarah McCormack 48
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ULADH: Gleann an Iolair, Doire
John Mitchell’s Glenullin have been strong a vocates o c r over an ears both in ter s o co eting an also in ter s o hosting both count an rovincial co etitions u erous count titles across a range o isci lines in both c r na n g an c r insir are testa ent to the large interest in rish culture that e ists in hat is a s all but vibrant rural co unit in Glenullin
hile the club a have en o e success in c r co etitions inclu ing count titles in both ui an set ancing in c r na n g this ear the club are also ull a are o the tre en ous o ortunit that c r resents to allo e bers to rou l re resent their club an contribute to ar s the i er cultural as irations o the G
he club ish our re resentatives an their entors goo luc in astlebar as the l the lag or Glenullin an err an e ho e that the er or to the best o their abilit an have an en o able an e orable ee en
MUMHA: An Spá, Ciarraí
n is the ost success ul err lub in c r na n g in recent ears he are rou o their seven ll relan titles since in ince oirne ithriseoireacht ince eit an r th na g eist
o a their ince eit co ete in their thir consecutive ll relan ith ho es o retaining their title to a e it three in a ro
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CONNACHT: Mainistir Chnoc Muaidhe, Gaillimh
Abbeyknockmoy Club has a huge tradition in both Scór na nÓg and Scór Sinsir appearing and winning numerous All Ireland titles.
This year again the club are incredibly proud to be represented in the All Ireland in two categories, Amhránaíocht Aonair agus Rince Seit.
The Abbeyknockmoy Club are proud of the dedication shown by our nine club members and we wish them well in both competitions
LAIGHEAN: Naomh Seosamh, An Iarmhí
St. Joseph’s G.A.A. Club are based in Streamstown, Co. Westmeath and have participated in Scór each year since 1984. St Joseph’s are a Gaelic Football Club and we field at Junior Level and at all grades underage.
Our club is well known and well respected in Scór circles with three All Ireland Titles, two of which were won at this venue and numerous provincial titles in many disciplines.
Today marks the second occasion for our Scór na nÓg Set Dancers to reach the All Ireland final having last qualified for this stage in 2012, which was also here at The Royal Theatre. St. Joseph’s would like to wish our group which consists of Ciara Daly, Sarah Conlon, Joyce Conway, Kayla Mc Donnell, Katie Kelly, Zara Montgomery, Caoilinn Elliffe, Sarah Mc Cormack and their trainer Thomas Pettit the very best in today’s All Ireland Final.
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Roll of Honour Rince Seit
YEAR CLUB CONTAE 1998 An Cheapach Mhór Luimneach Maigh Choirce Tiobraid 1973 1999 Buiríos Ó Luigheach Tiobraid An Bhuiríos Árann Tiobraid 2000 Ail Finn Ros Comáin 1974 Mainistir na Croise Árann 2001 An Cheapach Mhór Luimneach 1975 Baile Locha Riach Gaillimh 2002 Cill Chuimín Ciarraí 1976 Áth an tSléibhe Luimneach 2003 Buiríos Ó Luigheach Tiobraid Árann Craobh Rua-Dúire / 1977 An Clár Gort Lomáin 2004 An Cheapach Mhór Luimneach Tiobraid 1978 An Caisleán Nua Árann 2005 Kilmurray/Ibricane An Clár 1979 Sliabh gCua Port Láirge 2006 J.K.Brackens Tiobraid Árann Craobh RuaDúire / 1980 An Clár 2007 Cill Chuimín Ciarraí Gort Lomáin Tiobraid 2008 Sráid a’Mhuilinn Corcaigh 1981 An Caisleán Nua Árann 2009 Naomh Uinsionn An Longfort 1982 An Baile Dubh Port Láirge 2010 Bóthar Buí Corcaigh Naomh Sheosamh 1983 An Clár Mainistir Chnoc Dúire / Gort Lomáin 2011 An Ghaillimh Muaidhe 1984 Cúchulainns An Cabhán 2012 Bóthar Buí Corcaigh Naomh Sheosamh 1985 An Clár Dúire / Gort Lomáin 2013 Crois ar Loch An Cabhán 1986 Sliabh gCua Port Láirge 2014 An Spá Ciarraí 1987 Sliabh gCua Port Láirge 2015 Achadh Mór Muigheo 1988 Ruán An Clár 2016 Achadh Mór Muigheo
1989 Lios na Scéithe Fearmanach 2017 An Spá Ciarraí
1990 Achadh Mór Maigh Eo 2018 An Spá Ciarraí 1991 Cluain Daimh An Dún 1992 An Cheapach Mhór Luimneach 1993 Cluain Daimh An Dún 1994 Carrigcruppin Ard Mhacha Tiobraid 1995 Buiríos Ó Luigheach Árann 1996 Baile Uí Cheog Loch Garman 1997 Cúchulainns An Cabhán 51
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AN CABHÁN AN CLÁR
AN DÚN AN IARMHÍ
AN LONGFORT AN LÚ
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ARD MHACA CEATHARLACH
CIARRAÍ CILL CHAINNIGH
CILL DARA CILL MHANTÁIN
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DÚN NA NGALL FEAR MANACH
GAILLIMH LAOIS
LIATROIM LUIMNEACH
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MUINEACHÁIN ROS COMÁIN
SLIGEACH TIOBRAID ÁRANN
TÍR EOGHAIN UÍBH FHAILÍ
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CONTAE CLUB AIMN NAME
An Cabhán Cor na Féinne Eiméad Ó Máirtín Emmet Martin Máirtín Mac Gibne Martin Mc Gibney Liam Mac Gibne William Mc Gibney Méabh Nic an Mháistir Maebh Masterson
An Clár Wolfe Tones na Emily Ní Chatháin Millie Keane Sionna Rónán Breathnach Ronan Walsh Seán Ó Maolruanaidh Shane Mulrooney Darragh Ó Ríordáin Darragh Riordan
An Dún Ballyholland Harps Conchubhar Mac Sheoinín Connor Jennings Kerri Nic an tSaoir Kerri Mc Ateer Aodhán Furlong Aodhan Furlong Niall Furlong Niall Furlong
An Iarmhí Béal Átha na Darragh Ó Saoraí Darragh Seery nGabhar Éireann Ní Éanaigh Erin Heeney Peader Mac Raghnaill Peter Reynolds Pilib Mac Raghnaill Philip Reynolds
An Longfort Cill Eo óg Darragh Mac Síomóin Darragh Fitzsimons Rian Mac Eochaidh Rian Keogh Gearóid Mac Eochaidh Gerard Keogh Tomás Mac an Tuille Thomas Tully
An Lú Naomh Máirtín Tomás de Grae Tom Gray Sean Ó Loinsigh Jack Lynch Hannah Nig Ruairí Hannah McGrory Conchubhar Mac Uidhir Conor Maguire
An Mhí Bhulf Tón Odhrán Ó Beaglaoich Gráinne Ní Bhrádaigh
Lauren Nic Aoidh Ciarmhac Ó Fionnagáin
Aontroim Conn Mac Aoidh, Jude Ó Scolláin Jude Scullion Gleann Fhreabhall Cathal Ó Heidhín Cathal Hynds Méabh Fyffe Meabh Fyffe Mairím Nic Giolla Ionntóg Miriam Mc Clintock
Ard Mhacha Killeavey Gráinne Ní Bhaíolláin Gráinne Boylan Conchubhar Mac an Rí Conor King Seán Ó Maitiú Jack Matthews Fearghal Ó Murchú Feárghal Murphy
Ceatharlach Na Cnoic Arda Máire Nic Bhranaigh Marie Cranny Darragh Ó Braonáin Darragh Brennan Séamas Mac Bhranaigh James Cranny Seán Ó Braoin Seán Breen 56
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CONTAE CLUB AINM NAME
Ciarraí Dr. Crócaigh C.L.G. Jamie Ó Maoldúin Jamie Muldoon Marcas Cúipéir Mark Cooper Treasa Ní Shúilleabháin Treasa O'Sullivan Cillian Ó hIceadha Cillian Hickey
Cill Chainnigh An Chráig Máirtín Ó Braonáin Martin Brennan Baile Uí Challáin Proinsias Mac Bhloscaidh Frank McCluskey Micheál Ó Teimhneáin Michael Tynan Roibeárd Tector Robbie Tector
Cill Dara Bhaile an Muilinn Dónal Ó Súilleabháin Donal O’Sullivan Aodh Hamaltún Hugh Hamilton Peadar Hamaltún Peter Hamilton Tomás Hamaltún Thomas Hamilton
Cill Mhantáin Cúil Uí Chionaoith Niall Ó Broin Niall Byrne Liam Ó Néill Liam O’Neill Ian Mac Siúlaí Iain Walker Pádraig Ó Murchú Patrick Murphy
Corcaigh An Bóthar Buí Éilis Ní Anluain Éilis O’Hanlon Antoine Ó Conchubhair Anthony O’Connor Leah Ní Shúilleabháin Leah O’Sullivan Dónal Ó Síocháin Dónal Sheehan
Doire Gleann an Iolair Éamonn Mac Giolla Mhártain Eddie Kilmartin Feilimí Mac Giolla Mhártain Felix Kilmartin Conn Mac Giolla Mhártain Conn Kilmartin Rónán Ó Cluasaigh Rónán Close
Dún na nGall Naomh Columba Caoimhe Ní Hardaigh Caoimhe Hardy Shane Ó Ailís Shane Ellis Darragh Ó Cuinneagáin Darragh Cunningham Fearghal Ó Gadhra Fearghal O Gara
Fear Manach An Baile Nua Tara Ní Chonluain Tara Conlon Clíodhna Ní Mháirtin Cliodhna Martin Odhrán Mac Liam Oran Wilson Oisín Mac Sheoin Oisin McKeown
Gaillimh Mionloch / Cáit Ní Choileáin Kate Collins Sceachana Brian Mac Thomáis Brian Thompson Isibéal Ní Choisdealbha Isabel Costello Seán Ó Conghaile Seán Connolly
Laois Chill Chábháin Darragh Ó Riain Darragh Ryan Deaglán de Faoite Declan White Lúsaí Ní Riain Lucy Ryan Ciarán Mac Cathmhaoil Ciarán Campbell 57
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CONTAE CLUB AINM NAME
Liatroim Béal an Átha Móir Eoghan Ó Connachtáin Eoin Connaughton Seán Ó hEislin Brian Mac Suibhne Brian Sweeney Breandán Mac Suibhne Brendan Sweeney Eilís Ní Chonaill Lizzie O Connell
Luimneach Eas Géitine Séamus Ó Donnchú James O Donoghue Meadhbh Ní Chaomhánaigh Meadhbh Keavney Seán Ó Súilleabháin John O Sullivan Áine Ní Chaomhánaigh Áine Keavney
Loch Garman Naomh Muire Oilibhéar Gúl Olly Gould Ros Láir Liam Lin William Lin Saoirse Ní Chonchubhair Saoirse O’Connor Dónal Holden Danny Holden
Maigh Eo Clár Chlainne Anraoi Mac Gabhann Harry Smyth Mhuiris Séamus Mac a' Bhaird James Warde Liam Ó hEinrí Liam Henry Stiofán Ó hAllmhuráin Stephen Halloran
Muineacháin Clontibret Rian Ó Grianáin Ryan Greenan Tomás Ó Conchubhair Tomas O’Connor Cathal Ó Mocháin Charlie Moen Conchubhar Scorlóg Conor Sherlock
Ros Comáin Gaeil Chill Ghlais Coman Ó Conraoi Coman Conroy Seán Mac Cathail Sean Hall Aoife Ní Thaidhg Aoife Tighe Orlaigh Ní Thaidhg Orlaigh Tighe
Sligeach Calraigh / Dara Ó Fiach Dara Foy Naomh Iosef Emma Nic Gualraic Emma Mc Goldrick Eibhlín Nic Stibhin Aileen Stenson Rowan Elliott Rowan Elliott
Tiobraid Árann Luachma- Cathal Ó Riain Cathal Ryan Chaisleán Colm Ó Gliasáin Colm Gleeson Laighnigh Caroline Nic Cormaic Caroline McCormack AJ Ó Laochadh AJ Leahy
Tír Eoghain Naomh Padraig Micheál Mac Giolla Fhinnéin Michael McGleenan An Eaglais Lúcas Ó Donghaile Luke Donnelly Stiofan Ó Maoldúinn Stephen Muldoon Lorcán Mac Eochadha Lorcán McGeough
Uíbh Fhailí An Ráithín Stiofán Mac Eachaidh Stephen Hackett Seán Ó Maoltuile Sean Flood Eoghan Ó hAoláin Eoghan Hyland Caoimhe Ní Aoláin Caoimhe Hyland 58 Counties not taking part – Áth Cliath, Port Láirge.
Babhta Ceannais Scór na nÓg na hÉireann Roll of Honour Tráth na gCeist
YEAR CLUB CONTAE 1999 Baile an Mhuilinn An Ghaillimh 1973 Bóthar na Trá An Ghaillimh 2000 South Liberties Luimneach
1974 Dún Bleisce Luimneach 2001 Barr na Cúille Liatroim 1975 Áth Luain An Iarmhí 2002 Aodh Rua Dún na nGall
1976 Áth Luain An Iarmhí 2003 Baile Mhánais Cill Mhantáin 1977 Na Foidhrí Ciarraí 2004 Gaeil Cill Ghlais Ros Comáin An Mhachaire 2005 Gaeil Cill Ghlais Ros Comáin 1978 Sligeach Bhuí 2006 Gaeil Cill Ghlais Ros Comáin 1979 Dún Bleisce Luimneach 2007 Lios a’Phúca Ciarraí 1980 An Suaitreach Doire 2008 Gaeil Cill Ghlais Ros Comáin 1981 Bóthar na Trá An Ghaillimh An Leacht Mór / 2009 Tiobraid Árann 1982 Naomh Columba An Longfort Caisleán Laighnigh 1983 Cora Chaitlín An Clár 2010 Béal Átha Mín Ros Comáin 1984 Corr na Féinne An Cabhán 2011 Fiodh Aluine Cill Dara 1985 Ail Finn Ros Comáin 2012 Baile Uí Chomaill An Iarmhí 1986 An Léigiúin Ciarraí 2013 An Gleann An Dún 1987 Cill Dabhain Ceatharlach
1988 Seán Ó hEislin Liatroim Tráth na gCeisteanna Boird Duaire / 1989 An Clár Gort Lomáin YEAR CLUB CONTAE 1990 Cill Dabhain Ceatharlalch 2014 Naomh Columba Dún na nGall 1991 Seán Ó hEislin Liatroim 2015 Spá Ciarraí 1992 Fiodh Almhaiine Cill Dara 1. Spá Ciarraí 2016 2. Corr na Féinne An Cabhán 1993 Bóthar Leathan Tiobraid Árann 3. Achadh Bolg Corcaigh
1994 Baile an Mhuilinn An Gaillimh 1. Naomh Columba Dún na nGall 1995 Naomh Pádraig Tír Eoghain 2. Baile Uí Chumaoil An Iarmhí 2017 3. Naomh Pól, Luimneach Cluan Abhla 1996 Tiobraid Árann Mungarit An Ros Mór 1997 Naomh Malachaí An Iarmhí 2018 1. Cornafean An Cabhán Raonaithe na 1998 Ciarraí Leamhna 59
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COISTE
CHONTAE AONTROMA Send luck and best wishes to our four acts in this years All Ireland Final
Go n-éirí go geal libh RINCE FOIRNE St.Mary’s, Aghagallon
AITHRISEOIREACHT Mary Kate Bonnes, Tír na nÓg,
Randalstown
Léiriú St.Mary’s, Aghagallon
TRÁTH NA gCEISTEANNA BOIRD Con Magee’s, Glenravel
We are so proud of all! Tá muid an-bhródúil asaibh!
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BALLYHOLLAND HARPS
Wishing our Tráth na gCeist Team Aodhan, Kerri, Niall and Michael the very Best of Luck In today’s Final
Extending Best Wishes to Aoife Trainor, Clonduff san Amhránaíocht Aonair
NAOMH PÁDRAIG Droichead Mhaigh Eo
CONGRATULATIONS TO SCÓR ON REACHING 50 YEARS Best of Luck to Aoife Trainor, Clonduff Amhránaíocht Aonair
Wishing every success to the Ballyholland Quiz Team
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Wishing Kilcavan Table Quiz Team the Best of Luck in Scór na nÓg 2019
From Kilcavan G.A.A. WICKLOW G.A.A. extends best wishes
to the Dr. Crokes Club Tráth na gCeist Team from Coolkenno sends best wishes to our team today as they compete in the Scór na nÓg We are very proud All Ireland Final of you all. today Na Crócaigh Abú
Coiste Scór Dhú Ealla wish the best of luck to the • Baíléad Ghrúpa (Cuillinn Uí Chaoimh) • Tráth na gCeist (An Bóthar Buí) in today’s final Go n-éirí go geal libh Dú Ealla Abú !
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Ádh mór ar fhoireann Chill Shléibhe agus ar Ropairí na Madan i mBabhta Ceannais Scór na nÓg 2019 ó Bhord Contae Ard Mhacha
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Boherbue G.A.A. Club wish our Tráth na gCeist team
Dan, Ailish, Leah and Donal
the best of luck in the All Ireland Final
Go n-éirí an t-ádh libh! We are so proud of you! COISTE SCÓR UÍBH FHAILÍ wish all our competitors the
Best of luck in today’s Final
Rince Foirne: Kilcormac - Killoughey Ceol Uirlise: Kilcormac - Killoughey Tráth na gCeist: Raheen
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Laois G.A.A. wish Kilcavan G.A.A. Club the very best of luck in the Scór na nÓg All-Ireland Final
Askeaton G.A.A. wish the best of Luck
to their Quiz Team Best wishes in today’s from All Ireland Final Calry / St. Joseph's G.A.A., Sligo
Coiste Scór na hIarmhí wish our competitors St. Joseph's (Rince Seit) B allinagore (Tráth na gCeisteanna Boird) the very best of luck in today’s All Ireland Final
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CUMANN
CHLUAIN DAIMH
Clonduff G.A.A.
WISHES AOIFE NIC THRÉINIR THE BEST OF LUCK IN TODAY’S ALL IRELAND FINAL IN AMHRÁNAÍOCHT AONAIR MAITH THÚ!
WE EXTEND OUR BEST WISHES TO THE
BALLYHOLLAND QUIZ TEAM
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Good Luck to the
Corofin G.A.A. Ceol Uirlise (Instrumental Music) Group in the 2019 All-Ireland Scór na nÓg Finals taking place on Saturday 16 Feabhra, in Óstán agus Amharclann Ríoga an TF, Caisleán an Bharraigh
Coiste Cultúir & Scór Ros Comáin Go n-éirí go geal le Gaeil Cill Ghlais Naomh Dominic sa Tráth na gCeisteanna Boird sa Rince Foirne
Coman, Sean, Aoife & Orlaigh Anna, Emma, Iona, Laoise, Aine,
Roisin, Niamh, Ciara & Molly-Anne
Naomh Dominic
sa Léiriú Ail Finn san Aithriseoireacht / Scéalaíocht Karol, Molly-Anne, Michelle, Colm, Conor, Hannah, Ina & Michaela Evan
Táimid fiorbhródúil as ár n-iomaitheoirí go léir Ros Comáin Abú!
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COISTE
SCÓR CHORCAÍ
wish the very best of luck to
Cullen Bailéad Ghrúpa
Kilshannig Ceol Uirlise
Boherbue Tráth na gCeisteanna Boird
in today’s Scór na nÓg All Ireland Final
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Cullen G.A.A. Club would like to wish the very best of luck to Katie, Maggie, Clodagh, Emily & Gemma in the final of the Bailéad Ghrúpa. We would also like to thank Maria, their coach, and our Scór officer Elizabeth for all their work in bringing success to our Club
Ádh Mór from Derry G.A.A. #OakleafCounty #CandC
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Best of luck
To: Aoife, Coman, Seán, Orlaigh
Scór na nÓg Quiz Team from all at Kilglass Gaels G.A.A.
Coiste Scór Shligigh
Extends Good Wishes to our Quiz Team Calry / St.Joseph's in today's All Ireland Final
Go n-éirí an t-ádh libh go léir
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Newcastle GAA Club
wishes the very best of luck
to Caelainn McGrath Sarah English Orlaith Dalton Clara English Emma Wyse Abbie O’Leary Amy O’Dwyer Niamh O’Farrell
in the All-Ireland Rince Foirne competition
Caisleán Nua Abú !
Leitrim Club of the year 2018 Wishing Ava, Eleanor, Elsie, Ríonach and Róisín the best of luck in the All Ireland Final today
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COISTE
CONTAE NA GAILLIMHE Extends good wishes to
AMHRÁNAÍOCHT AONAIR Mainistir Chnoc Muaidhe Éibhlín Ní Chatháin
CEOL UIRLISE Cora Finne
RINCE SEIT Mainstir Chnoc Muaidhe
TRÁTH NA gCEISTEANNA BOIRD Skehana/Menlough
Go n-éirí go geal libh
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Coiste Scór an Longfoirt Wish the best of luck to
St. Patrick's, Ardagh • Aithriseoireacht / Scéalaíocht • Bailéad Ghrúpa
Emmet Óg, Killoe • Tráth na gCeist
in today's All Ireland Final
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C.L.G. Naomh Dominic
Co. Ros Comáin Go n-éirí an t-ádh libh
Anna, Emma, Iona, Karol, Molly-Anne,
Laoise, Aine, Roisin, Michelle, Hannah,
Niamh, Ciara & agus le Conor, Colm, Ina &
Molly-Anne Michaela
Rince Foirne Léiriú
ó bhur lucht tacaíochta agus bhur gcairde i Naomh Dominic
Bíodh lá iontach agaibh!
Best Wishes To Cornafean Quiz team in the All Ireland Scór na nÓg Finals in Castlebar today
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Glen ravel G.A.C. & Brídíní Óga C.C. Would like to send best wishes to our quiz team in today’s
All Ireland Scór na nÓg Final
Coiste Scór Best of Luck Loch Garman to our
Best of Luck Rince Seit to St. Mary's Rosslare Quiz Competitors: Team of Olly, William, Erin, Colm, Aoife, Diarmuid, Saoirse and Danny Eleana, Dara, Orlaith, Gary and Bannow Ballymitty’s from all at Kayleigh Moran in Amhránaíocht Aonair SPA G.A.A. CLUB Cill Airne, Co.Chiarraí Go n-éirí an t-ádh libh!
Wishing every success to Mayo’s Tráth na gCeist Contestants: James, Stephen, Harry & Liam from Claremorris G.A.A. Go raibh an t-ádh libh
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Coiste Scór Mhaigh Eo
Extends Best Wishes to
Claremorris Tráth na gCeist Team James, Harry, Stephen & Liam in the All-Ireland Final today Go n-éirí an t-ádh libh Coiste Chontae An Dúin
Ag guí gach rath ar Aoife Nic Thréinir ó Chumann Chluain Daimh, Co. an Dúin, i mBabhta Ceannais na hÉireann san Amhránaíocht Aonair agus ag guí gach rath ar an fhoireann ó Bhaile Cholmáin i mBabhta Ceannais na hÉireann sa Tráth na gCeist ,ó Choiste an Dúin
Wishing every succeed to Aoife Trainor from Clonduff, Co.Down, in the Solo Singing All Ireland Final, and best wishes to Ballyholland Team in the All Ireland Question Time from the Down County Committee.
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ST. MARY’S G.A.C. ACHADH GALLAN
Good luck to St. Mary's G.A.C. Aghagallon, Antrim and Ulster Champions in:
Dance of Staff and State
Production
We are so proud of you all Best of luck to you!
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Gabhann
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NA GAEIL, TRÁ LÍ
wishing our Léiriú Group
the very best of luck in the All Ireland Scór na nÓg Final in Castlebar on 16th February 2019
Mol an óige agus tiocfaidh sí
Guíonn Coiste Scór Thiobraid Árann
ádh mór ar na h-iomaitheoirí uilig ón gContae i gCraobh na hÉireann
Na rinceoirí from Newcastle Caelainn, Sarah, Orlaith, Clara, Emma, Abbie, Amy, Niamh
Canice Ó Riain from the Seán Treacy’s club san Aithriseoireacht
Caroline, Colm, A.J., Cathal from Loughmore / Castleiney sa Tráth na gCeist
Tiobraid Árann abú !
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Best of luck to
our
Antrim & Ulster Champion
Mary Kate Bonnes in the All Ireland Scór na nÓg Final! Ádh mór ort!
From everyone at Tír na nÓg, Randalstown
We are so proud of you! Coiste Deisceart An Dúin
wish
Aoife Trainor Clonduff (Solo Singing) and Ballyholland Quiz Team the best of luck in today’s final
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