The Scór ideal in Cumann Lúthchleas Gael began in 1969 in Cork when the notion of a winter activity for the clubs of Ireland was born.
A quote from the GAA website on cultural activities in the GAA states “In the Official Guide of the Gaelic Athletic Association Rule 4 states as a clear objective the following: The Association shall actively support the Irish language, traditional Irish dancing, music, song and other aspects of Irish culture.”
With the birth of Scór in 1969 the GAA through its clubs has become actively involved in promoting Irish culture in a meaningful and enjoyable manner. Language and culture are amongst the most important elements of Irish heritage. The GAA, through its many clubs throughout the country and through Scór nÓg and Scór Sinsear, has played a significant part in the revival of our culture and heritage in creating an understanding and interest in its importance. Scór competitions commence in each county with clubs competing to represent their county in one of the many different Scór events. County winners go through to the Provincial Finals with the winners at that stage qualifying for the All-Ireland Finals.
Scór is divided in two sections. Scór na nÓg caters for the younger GAA members while Scór Sinsear caters for adults members. The national finals of both Scór na nÓg and Scór Sinsear are a wonderful occasion and winning a national title is a tremendous honour for any club.
Since the beginnings of Scór Killyclogher has had a major involvement in Scór competitions within the county. Recently compiled records show that Killyclogher won its first County Titles at Scór na nÓg level in 1976 with victories at Tráth na gCeist and Nuachleas. This trend was to continue to the present day with a total of fifty six county title being amassed. Details of Ulster titles is not know but is felt that the number is significant. Records being compiled at the moment will confirm this fact.
At All Ireland level the club is the proud holders of five All Ireland titles. The first of these was won in Dublin in 1991 at Ceol Uirlise with Paul McGlinchey, Barry McLaughlin
and Raphael McDonald. The next title was not to come for a further ten years when the Rince Foirne team, at Scór Sinsear, won an All Ireland title in Killarney in 2001. This was followed quickly in our centenary year, 2004, with a Nuachleas title won in Castlebar. The next was our first at Scór na nÓg level, with a Ballad Group title won in 2007 in Athlone. This was followed by or fifth title which was won in Killarney in 2008 with a novelty act. At time of printing the club has four disciplines going forward to the Ulster final in Swatragh on next Saturday night- 28th March at 7.30 pm. The culture officers have high hopes for the competitors and with a bit of luck could be in Killarney on 18th April for yet another All Ireland Final. All Ireland Medalists in Scór Sinsear disciplines in Coill an Chlochair at different disciplines. (Ceol Uirlise, Rince Foirne and Nuachleas)
Paul McGlinchey, Barry McLaughlin, Raphael McDonald, Patricia Mullan, Paula Judge, Nicola Barbour, Laura Beattie, Paul Kelly, Adrian Doherty,Dominic McCanny, Dermot Curran, Anne Kelly, Bernie McMullen, Eddie McCrystal, Sean Collins, Jimmy Carrigan, Kieran McMullen, Enda McCrory, Ryan Ward and Noel McGinn
Culture Officers Patricia Mullan and Paula Clarke have spear headed the Scór movement in Killyclogher virtually from the start and have been involved both as competitors and administrators for the club in the winning of most of the County titles.
