Saturday 9th November saw the culmination of weeks and months of work by many of our young Gaels in Tyrone who sought county titles in the Scór na nÓg competition. The Community Centre in Kileeshil was a fitting venue to hold such large numbers of participants and spectators. St …..Kileeshil were excellent hosts with the hall prepared and refreshments on ready supply for competitors and spectators alike.
Proceedings started with the Tráth na gCeist at 3:00pm where 14 were clubs vying for the coveted title. Cumann Naomh Pádraig, an Eaglais were the victors with Errigal and Kildress having to go to a tie breaker to decide second place.
The on stage performance started at 5:00pm with a very full programme of 6 clubs competing in each of the seven disciplines made up from 20 clubs across the county. The audience were treated to the very best entertainment with competitors ranging from eight to seventeen years of age. The high level of participation reflects the a strong commitment in clubs to promote culture and has been benefited by the decision to return the Scór na Óg competition to the Autumn time of the year. With this return to high numbers of entrants it looks like there will be a preliminary round included in next year’s Scór a nÓg programme to give everyone an additional opportunity to get experience of performing on stage and enjoy the experience.
Rince Foirne
Winner Cumann Naomh Éanna, An Ómaigh
Second An Charraig Mhór, Naomh Colmcille
Aithriseoireacht/Scéalaíocht
Winner Cumann Naomh Maolmhaodhóg, Éadan na dTorc,
Second Cumann Camógaíochta, Éire Óg, An Charraig Mhór
Amhránaíocht Aonair
Winner Cumann Caomhín de Barra, Doire Locháin,
Second Cumann Naomh Mhuire, Coill an Chlochair
Ceol Uirlise
Winner Cumann Naomh Éanna, An Ómaigh
Second Fionntamhnach, na Phiarsaigh
Bailéad Ghrúpa
Winner Cumann Naomh Treasa, Loch Mhic Ruairí,
Second Cumann Naomh Mhuire, Coill an Chlochair
Nuachleas
Winner Cumann Naomh Mhic Artáin, An Eochair,
Second Cumann Naomh Éanna, An Ómaigh
Rince Seit
Winner Cumann Naomh Éanna, An Ómaigh
Second Cumann Naomh Mhuire, Coill an Chlochair
The Tyrone county champions will progress to the Ulster Semi Finals, in Dunloy on Saturday 16th November @ 2:00pm, where they will compete against county champions from Donegal, Armagh, Antrim & Derry.
The second Ulster Semi Final is in Stradone in Cavan on Sunday 17th November.
The Ulster Final will take place in Armagh on 30th November will the All-Ireland being hosted in Monaghan on 25th January 2025.
The Fó Choiste Cultur and Teanga is looking to increase the number of adjudicators in Tyrone and know that there are many talented teachers, mentors and past participants locally. Without high quality adjudicators it would be impossible to run such successful competitions. If anyone one is interested in becoming an adjudicator or assisting with Scór please contact irishcultureofficer.tyrone@gaa.ie. There will be a seminar / workshop organised for adjudicators in the new
By Gerard Mon 11th Nov
