Competitions
Scór competitions were established by the GAA in 1969 “to promote Ireland’s traditional pastimes and culture while offering club members the chance to meet up, have fun and represent their club during the winter months while Football and Hurling had ceased.”
There are eight events in Scór that cover all aspects of Irish culture: Figure/Céilí Dancing, Solo Singing, Ballad Group, Recitation/Scéalaíocht, Nuachleas/Novelty Act, Instrumental Music, Set Dancing and Table Quiz. The competition is divided into two age levels, Scór na nÓg, for young people under 17 and Scór Sinsir, for those over 17.
Leitrim Guardian 1995
Here’s an account of Scór and Scór na nÓg happenings in Leitrim from the Leitrim Guardian 1995
And details of Leitrim’s first Senior Scór winners.
And some nice memories from various Scór Liatroma events to be enjoyed…
Success at All-Ireland Level
The 2001 Scór na nÓg All-Ireland final was held in Athlone Institute of Technology. Leitrim representation came from Eslin’s Deirdre McCabe for solo singing, Bornacoola whose quiz team were crowned All-Ireland champions and Séan O’ Heslin’s who took the title for Nuachleas.
And a trip down memory lane to the 2002 Scór Sinsear finals in Leitrim.
