Leitrim Intermediate Football Championship
| Leitrim Intermediate Football Championship | |
|---|---|
| Irish | Craobh Idirmheanach Liatroma |
| Title holders | Melvin Gaels (5th title) |
| Most titles | Melvin Gaels (5 titles) |
| Sponsors | Smith Monumentals |
The Leitrim Intermediate Football Championship is an annual football competition contested by mid-tier Leitrim GAA clubs. The Leitrim County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association has organised it since 1928.
Melvin Gaels are the title holders, who produced a miraculous comeback to overcome an eight point deficit in injury time to triumph over Allen Gaels (3-08) to (2-10) in the final held in Páirc Sheán Ui Heislin.[1]
Qualification for subsequent competitions
[edit]The Leitrim IFC winner qualifies for the Connacht Intermediate Club Football Championship and in the event the Leitrim IFC winner winning this competition, they would qualify for the All-Ireland Intermediate Club Football Championship semi-final stage.
Wins listed by club
[edit]| # | Club | Wins | Years won | Last final lost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melvin Gaels | 5
|
1971, 1992, 2011, 2015, 2024 | 2023 |
| 2 | St Mary's, Kiltoghert | 4
|
1995, 1997, 2000, 2004 | 1994 |
| 3 | Aughavas | 3
|
1990, 1993, 1994 | 2007 |
| Gortletteragh | 2003, 2012, 2020 | 2011 | ||
| Glencar–Manorhamilton | 1971, 2005, 2013 | 2003 | ||
| Aughnasheelin | 2008, 2017, 2022 | 1990 | ||
| 7 | Mohill | 2
|
1928, 1999 | — |
| Carrigallen | 1991, 2006 | — | ||
| Drumreilly | 1998, 2007 | 2006 | ||
| Cloone | 1972, 2009 | 1974 | ||
| Dromahair | 2014, 2021 | 2012 | ||
| Annaduff | 2001, 2023 | — | ||
| Fenagh | 1974, 2018[2] | — | ||
| 13 | Allen Gaels | 1
|
1989 | — |
| Ballinaglera | 1996 | 1989 | ||
| Kiltubrid | 2002 | 1998 | ||
| Ballinamore Seán O'Heslin's | 2016 | 2015 | ||
| Aughawillan | 2010 | 2009 | ||
| Leitrim Gaels | 2019 | — |
References
[edit]- ^ "Melvin Gaels rise from the dead to sink Allen Gaels in scarcely believable finish to Smith Monumentals IFC Final". Leitrim Observer. 14 October 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ "Great scenes of celebration as Fenagh return home after Intermediate Championship victory". Leitrim Observer. 22 October 2018. Retrieved 5 November 2018.