The first meeting of Coiste Chontae Liatroma 2025 took place at Avant Money Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada last night and dealt with the competition motions that were referred forward from the Convention Clár in December. How the motions were received is outlined below:
Motion 1
Members of the County panel should be made available to play all All-County League games.
Mohill – Motion Lost
Motion 2
Underage competition grades shall revert to U14, U16, and U18, but also retain the U13 Competition. U18 can run alongside U14, with U16 running alongside U13 and overall discretion on this be at the discretion of CCC Liatroma. The focus of the U18 Competition should be over the summer months to support player retention and improvement.
Fenagh St. Caillin’s – Motion not taken due to Motion 3 below
Motion 3
To revert the grading of underage competitions back to even numbers – Under 14, Under 16 & Under 18 (Minor) and that players who are in their last year of Minor will be eligible to play adult football.
Aughawillan – Motion Lost
Motion 4
That Leitrim County Board put forward a request to the GAA insurance Committee to review the current levy system in the player injury fund, specifically with a view to applying the levy only to the specific teams that have claims, rather than the current method of applying the levy on every team from under 7 to senior level registered by the unit.
Aughnasheelin – To be followed up on with Central Council
Motion 5
To accommodate clubs that do not have sufficient numbers to have a second teams they can join with another club to form an independent team in junior championship and the first 13 players from each club cannot play on this team.
Aughnasheelin – Motion withdrawn
Motion 6
In Under 13 football if a player is fouled that player must take free kick themselves.
Aughnasheelin – Motion referred to Coiste na nÓg for consideration in the formulation of U13 Regulations.
Motion 7
All adult players who are part of county panels who do not get meaningful game time are to be made available to their club when their club team has a competitive game. Meaningful game time to be a minimum of 20 minutes playing time. Reference game to establish meaningful game time is the competitive inter county game immediately prior to the club competitive fixture.
Glencar/Manorhamilton – Motion referred to CCC Liatroma for consideration while formulating 2025 League Regulations for approval at later time of the year.
Motion 8
Glencar Manorhamilton GAA is currently the only club that has adult hurling teams. We encourage and promote the playing of both codes and have a number of dual players. Due to this, we are disproportionately negatively impacted in regards access to/ availability of inter county panellists to our teams. We are seeking where Glencar Manorhamilton GAA inter county panellists do not get meaningful game time (20 minutes) they are made available to the club.
Glencar/Manorhamilton – Motion referred to CCC Liatroma for consideration while formulating 2025 League Regulations for approval at a later time of the year.
Motion 9
Start Date of Competitions: The date of competition in Leitrim club football is to be dictated by when the winners of the senior/intermediate championship are out in the Connacht club championship. Example: Leitrim Champions V Roscommon Champions 17/10/2024, Leitrim Senior Championship final 3 weeks earlier 27/10/2024, Then all fixtures are worked back from the 27/10/2024. This would hopefully give the Leitrim teams a more competitive edge when it comes to the Connacht Club Championship.
Glencar/Manorhamilton – Motion to be considered by CCC Liatroma in devising 2025 Club Championship Master Fixture Plan.
Motion 10
Senior Championship Restructure: Two Groups of 4, each team plays each team in their group once. The top team in each group straight into the semi-finals. The team placed in second place in each group plays teams played in third place in each group in the quarter finals. The bottom teams in each group play in a relegation final. Teams should be seeded, with the previous year’s finalists and losing semi-finalists to be drawn into opposite groups at each relevant stage of the draw. Remaining four teams to be drawn to complete the groups by open draw. The benefits of this we believe are: Fairness and Balance: Seeding teams based on previous performance ensures balanced competition, preventing stronger teams from being clustered in one group. Increased Competitiveness: With each team playing every other team in their group, every match counts, maintaining high stakes throughout the group stage. Clear Path to Finals: The structure provides a straightforward progression to the semi-finals and finals, making it easier for teams to prepare.
Glencar/Manorhamilton – Motion withdrawn
Motion 11
That CCC Liatroma examine the possibility of playing the U20 Football Championship at a later time of the year in order to ease the pressure on teams in attempting to field during the summer months.
Bornacoola – Motion Lost
Motion 12
That CCC Liatroma, in formulating its regulations for the Junior C Football Championship should endeavour to build in a minimum of three games per club at the round robin stages.
Bornacoola. – Motion referred to CCC Liatroma for consideration
LEITRIM SENIOR TEAM & SQUAD V CLARE ANNOUNCED1st February 2025 - 1:00 pm
LEITRIM SENIOR TEAM & SQUAD V CLARE ANNOUNCED
County FootballLeitrim Senior Team & Squad v Clare Announced
#Allianz Football League – Div 3 – Round 2
| Clare Leitrim
| Sun, 02-Feb at 2pm
| in Cusack Park, Ennis
Please Note – NO TICKETS ON SALE AT MATCH VENUE.
Advance ticket sales only
Individual Games: https://am.ticketmaster.com/gaa/fbleitrimleague
4 Match Package: https://am.ticketmaster.com/gaa/link-page/883
7 Match Package: https://am.ticketmaster.com/gaa/link-page/881
or selected Centra & SuperValu stores:
#AllianzLeagues #riseagain #GAAbelong
Senior Football Captain & Vice Captain Announcement
County FootballLeitrim GAA are delighted to announce Mark Diffley, St Mary’s as Captain of the Leitrim Senior Football Team for 2025 & Barry McNulty, Glencar/Manorhamilton as Vice Captain.
Congratulations to both Mark and Barry & wishing them, the entire panel & management team every success for the year ahead as they take to the field tomorrow against Clare in Round 2 of the Allianz National Football League Division 3.
Leitrim GAA Supporters Club Bus to Clare
GeneralLeitrim GAA Supporters Club will charter a bus to next Sunday’s Allianz League Division 3 encounter with Clare in Cusack Park, if there are sufficient numbers interested.
Anybody who wishes to book a seat on the bus is advised to contact Jerome McWeeney ASAP at 0876370051.
Bookings need to be confirmed by Thursday evening latest.
“Reaching out to our relatives, friends and neighbours” – important proposal from Leitrim GAA Health and Wellbeing/Healthy Clubs
Health and WellbeingLeitrim GAA Health and Wellbeing/Healthy Clubs
“ Reaching out to our relatives, friends and neighbours”
Right now in the aftermath of such a destructive storm is a good time for us to support those who normally support us.
Proposal to our players.
1. Would each of us or any of us be willing to volunteer to help out and look out for someone they already know ?
2. Someone we already know – could be a relative/neighbour
or a friend who is finding these times challenging.
3. This would involve making contact by phone or text or just dropping in to say hello especially after dark and maybe phoning ahead if that’s possible.
Benefits :
1. Would ensure safety and sociability for many.
2. A vital outlet for each to talk and feel valued. This could be a good time to chat about “The New Rules”!!!
3. Helps alleviate loneliness for the housebound and ensure they are warm and have vital supplies.
Our community loves to share with our younger people. Under normal circumstances these people are our best supporters and this is a good time for us in the GAA to pay them back by Playing our part.
We have no doubt that people, especially our older generation would value interaction and contact with yourselves.
Thank you for considering this message.
Take care.
Bernie Mulligan Dolan
Chairperson.
Storm Éowyn – Info on Dedicated Community Support Helpline & Community Support Hubs
GeneralThose without power and broadband are unlikely to see this information and will need it the most so please share within your communities
Source: Leitrim County Council Website – (please check their page regularly for latest info)
Leitrim County Council’s dedicated Community Support Helpline is now live for those who need support as a result of Storm Éowyn.
The support line is available on 071 965 0471 from 9am to 5pm.
The public can also email storm@leitrimcoco.ie for support.
Emergency calls should be directed to 999 or 112, in the normal way.
ESB Emergency Services can be contacted at 1800 372 999
Uisce Éireann can be contacted at 1800 278 278.
Humanitarian Assistance Scheme
The Humanitarian Assistance Scheme provides income tested financial assistance to households affected by a severe weather event. It is administered by the Community Welfare Service.
The scheme aims to lighten the hardship rather than provide full compensation for damage.
Phone: 0818 60 70 80
Email: dncws@welfare.ie
For further information click here
Community Support Hubs
The following Community Support Hubs are available to offer support to those who have been affected by Storm Éowyn.
All children must be accompanied by an adult
Tues, Thurs, Fri 5-8pm
Commercial Premises
The Bush Hotel, Carrick on Shannon
Phone Charging and Wifi Access available from 8am-11pm
Cryan’s Hotel, Carrick on Shannon
Phone Charging available from 8am-12noon
Maguires Shop, Rooskey
Phone Charging and Wifi from 7am-10pm
The Shed Distillery, Drumshanbo
Phone Charging from 10am-6pm
Connected Hubs
Connected Hubs provides workplace solutions for remote workers, entrepreneurs and businesses.
Carrick-on-Shannon Business Campus
Available for Hot desking, satellite office solutions, interactive conferencing facilities.
Call 087 422 1012 or email info@carrickbusinesscampus.ie
Location: Attifinlay, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim N41 N1F2
Future Cast Hub:
Conference room available from 9am -5.30pm. Call 086 071 6968 for details.
Location: W8 Centre, Unit 9, Church Lane, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim. F91 FXW8.
Aghanlish Community Centre:
Wi-fi and charging of electronics available. Call 086 853 2903 for details.
Location: Aghanlish, Kinlough, Co. Leitrim. F91 PYD2
Manor Hub:
Call 071 984 0554 for details or email info@manorhub.ie
Location: Park Road Industrial Estate, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim. F91 H2TW
Kinlough Community Centre:
Available to book as a work station. Call 087 287 0086 for details.
Club Officers – Useful webinars on GAA Learning portal: Including Foireann Membership & Cyber Security
Club DevelopmentIf you are fortunate enough to have power and broadband there are a number of important & useful webinars on the GAA Learning portal (TOBAR) over the next days and weeks. The topics range from Managing your Members on Foireann (tonight) to Email Security Awareness (i.e. Cyber Security) which is on tomorrow night.
Some webinars are open to all clubs and some are province specific. The next Connacht specific webinar is on Monday, 3rd Feb and the topic is Creating a Safe Club.
All webinars are delivered in an interactive way by experienced facilitators.
Please refer to the Learning Events calendar for more information.
https://learning.gaa.ie/officertrainingcalendar
New Rules – An Overview Of The Key Football Rule Enhancements
County FootballLeitrim & Laois take to the field at 2:30pm on Saturday and will have the honour of being the first official game under Gaelic football’s new rules !
Here is a synopsis of the key rule enhancements:
Instead of two midfielders from each team contesting the throw in – each half will be restarted when the referee throws in the ball between one player from each team. The other two midfielders will stand on opposite sidelines on the halfway line and swap sides at half-time. It is hoped this stops the persistent fouling that happens at throw-ins.
After a score or a wide, a kickout to restart the game does not need all of the players to be outside the 20-metre line before it is kicked. Players must still be 13m from the kickout, and it is hoped that this will speed up the game. Kickouts must travel beyond the new 40m arc for the team taking the kickout. If not, it is a free against that team from the place of the foul. The other team can intercept the ball inside the 40m arc. The hope is that this creates more high fielding and contests for possession.
To encourage teams to move the ball forward, a player may only pass the ball back to his goalkeeper if they are both inside the large rectangle of their own goal and the ball was played into the large rectangle by an opposing player. There are no passing restrictions if the goalkeeper crosses the halfway line in support of an attack.
Pitches will be lined with a new arc starting on the 20m line and extending 40m out from goal. A ball cleanly kicked from play or a free over the bar from on or outside this arc, and without touching another player on either team (it may bounce over) is worth two points. Referees will signal the score with two hands in the air and the score umpires will wave an orange flag for the two-point score. The score is allowed as long as the standing foot of the kicker is placed on or before the 40m arc. A ‘45’ is worth one-point.
Teams must always keep a minimum of 3 outfield players in each half of the pitch. The goalkeeper is not an ‘outfield player’ and does not count as one of these 3 players. This means a maximum of 11 outfield players can only defend in their half of the pitch and a maximum of 11 outfield players can attack in the opposition half.
If a player crosses the halfway line in the act of carrying, receiving or intercepting the ball and leaves less than 3 up in the opposition half, the penalty is a free kick to the opposition on the point where the player crossed the halfway line.
If a defending team withdraws too many players back and fail to keep 3 up in the opposition half the penalty will be a free kick on the offending team’s 20m line.
If an attacking team commits too many players forward and fail to keep 3 back in their own half, the penalty will be a free kick on the offending team’s 20m line. The team who have been awarded the free kick have the option to bring the ball out to the 40m arc to attempt a two point score.
A team that has a player ordered of the field will not be disadvantaged by still having to play 3 v 3. They can amend the number of players so they will always have 11 players defending in their half of the pitch (provided they don’t get more than 3 players sent off!). Similarly, if a team has a player of the field for treatment, they can adjust the number of players required and will not be disadvantaged by having to keep 3 v 3.
Previously, a player could not take a free without the referee’s permission. Now however, a player who is fouled can solo (Toe-Tap) immediately, within 4m of where the foul occurred, and continue to attack. If they solo & go they cannot be challenged for 4m. A solo & go is not permitted inside the opponent’s 20m line. Any player can avail of the solo & go, it is not confined to the player who was fouled. However, the solo & go must be done instantly and in either a forwards or sideways direction.
The previous advanced mark is removed and replaced by a new rule. The new advanced mark is allowed when a player catches the ball cleanly on or inside the opposition 20m line from a kick in play or from a kick-out mark delivered on or before the 45m line. The player catching the ball can call a mark for a free kick or can opt to play on. If playing on they may be tackled immediately. If no advantage accrues, they can come back to a kick from the point of the catch. There is no time limit to the advantage. To deliberately pull down a player to deny a goal scoring chance remains a black card offence and concession of a penalty.
DISCIPLINE
The penalty for tactical fouling for the purpose of deliberately delaying or impeding play results in the ball being moved forward 50m. If this results in the ball being moved inside the 40m arc, a Team can opt to take their free from the arc to try and score two points.
Included in the image below is a QR Code to a video explainer and there is also a QR code included to a survey for supporters to give their feedback on the rules
Video link is here | Survey Link is here
Gaeltacht Grants 2025
GeneralLeitrim Co Board GAA in conjunction with Comhairle Contae Liatroma is offering grants for attendance at Gaeltacht courses to Leitrim boys and girls as part of their promotion of an Ghaeilge.
A number of grants for €300 and €200 will be awarded.
These grants are open to boys and girls living in County Leitrim.
Applications can be submitted online here leitrimgaa.ie/gaeltacht or forms can be downloaded from here and must be completed in full and posted in.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 12 February 2025.
A draw will be made to select the successful candidates.
When students return from the Gaeltacht, they can claim their grant money on production of evidence of having successfully completed the course.
Coiste Chontae Liatroma Meeting – 21 Jan 25 – How the Motions Fared
GeneralThe first meeting of Coiste Chontae Liatroma 2025 took place at Avant Money Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada last night and dealt with the competition motions that were referred forward from the Convention Clár in December. How the motions were received is outlined below:
Motion 1
Members of the County panel should be made available to play all All-County League games.
Mohill – Motion Lost
Motion 2
Underage competition grades shall revert to U14, U16, and U18, but also retain the U13 Competition. U18 can run alongside U14, with U16 running alongside U13 and overall discretion on this be at the discretion of CCC Liatroma. The focus of the U18 Competition should be over the summer months to support player retention and improvement.
Fenagh St. Caillin’s – Motion not taken due to Motion 3 below
Motion 3
To revert the grading of underage competitions back to even numbers – Under 14, Under 16 & Under 18 (Minor) and that players who are in their last year of Minor will be eligible to play adult football.
Aughawillan – Motion Lost
Motion 4
That Leitrim County Board put forward a request to the GAA insurance Committee to review the current levy system in the player injury fund, specifically with a view to applying the levy only to the specific teams that have claims, rather than the current method of applying the levy on every team from under 7 to senior level registered by the unit.
Aughnasheelin – To be followed up on with Central Council
Motion 5
To accommodate clubs that do not have sufficient numbers to have a second teams they can join with another club to form an independent team in junior championship and the first 13 players from each club cannot play on this team.
Aughnasheelin – Motion withdrawn
Motion 6
In Under 13 football if a player is fouled that player must take free kick themselves.
Aughnasheelin – Motion referred to Coiste na nÓg for consideration in the formulation of U13 Regulations.
Motion 7
All adult players who are part of county panels who do not get meaningful game time are to be made available to their club when their club team has a competitive game. Meaningful game time to be a minimum of 20 minutes playing time. Reference game to establish meaningful game time is the competitive inter county game immediately prior to the club competitive fixture.
Glencar/Manorhamilton – Motion referred to CCC Liatroma for consideration while formulating 2025 League Regulations for approval at later time of the year.
Motion 8
Glencar Manorhamilton GAA is currently the only club that has adult hurling teams. We encourage and promote the playing of both codes and have a number of dual players. Due to this, we are disproportionately negatively impacted in regards access to/ availability of inter county panellists to our teams. We are seeking where Glencar Manorhamilton GAA inter county panellists do not get meaningful game time (20 minutes) they are made available to the club.
Glencar/Manorhamilton – Motion referred to CCC Liatroma for consideration while formulating 2025 League Regulations for approval at a later time of the year.
Motion 9
Start Date of Competitions: The date of competition in Leitrim club football is to be dictated by when the winners of the senior/intermediate championship are out in the Connacht club championship. Example: Leitrim Champions V Roscommon Champions 17/10/2024, Leitrim Senior Championship final 3 weeks earlier 27/10/2024, Then all fixtures are worked back from the 27/10/2024. This would hopefully give the Leitrim teams a more competitive edge when it comes to the Connacht Club Championship.
Glencar/Manorhamilton – Motion to be considered by CCC Liatroma in devising 2025 Club Championship Master Fixture Plan.
Motion 10
Senior Championship Restructure: Two Groups of 4, each team plays each team in their group once. The top team in each group straight into the semi-finals. The team placed in second place in each group plays teams played in third place in each group in the quarter finals. The bottom teams in each group play in a relegation final. Teams should be seeded, with the previous year’s finalists and losing semi-finalists to be drawn into opposite groups at each relevant stage of the draw. Remaining four teams to be drawn to complete the groups by open draw. The benefits of this we believe are: Fairness and Balance: Seeding teams based on previous performance ensures balanced competition, preventing stronger teams from being clustered in one group. Increased Competitiveness: With each team playing every other team in their group, every match counts, maintaining high stakes throughout the group stage. Clear Path to Finals: The structure provides a straightforward progression to the semi-finals and finals, making it easier for teams to prepare.
Glencar/Manorhamilton – Motion withdrawn
Motion 11
That CCC Liatroma examine the possibility of playing the U20 Football Championship at a later time of the year in order to ease the pressure on teams in attempting to field during the summer months.
Bornacoola – Motion Lost
Motion 12
That CCC Liatroma, in formulating its regulations for the Junior C Football Championship should endeavour to build in a minimum of three games per club at the round robin stages.
Bornacoola. – Motion referred to CCC Liatroma for consideration
Handball News: She’s Ace – 2nd Level Schools Finals – Ballinamore TY
HandballSophie shows She’s Ace in Clare finals.
Well done to Fenagh’s Sophie Kane who reached the semi-final in the 13 and under category of the She’s Ace Handball Festival last weekend
This annual ladies 4-wall championship took place in Clare over two days, and featured top female players from elite level through to the best in juvenile grades from u11 to u17.
In a packed category, with over 50 players vying for success, Sophie played some unbelievably brilliant 4-wall handball on her path to the semi-final. To reach the last 4 is even more remarkable considering that she still has another year left playing in this age group.
Although a final appearance alluded her this year, there is no doubt that Sophie will carry a favourites tag into next year’s competition.
Maith thú Sophie.
Leitrim 2nd Level Schools Finals round up.
Competitive post-primary schools Handball is experiencing a resurgence this year, with the Connacht 2nd level schools 4-wall handball championship returning to the 2025 event calendar. Following a highly competitive county 2nd level championship playoff in Fenagh last week, Leitrim sends seven top juvenile players to represent their schools at the Connacht Finals hosted in Galway venues on Sunday next, January 26th.
Mohill Community College leads the way with four players in the finals. Peter Cox will compete in the Junior (u15) boys singles grade, while Maxim Gilmartin will take part in the 1st year boys singles event. Additionally, Adam Neary and Eoghan Kelly will team up for the 1st year boys doubles competition.
Ballinamore Community School will have Sophie Kane in the 1st year girls singles, and she will also be joined by Ella Crinnigan who will compete in the junior (u15) girls singles. St Clare’s Comprehensive School Manorhamilton will be represented by Cormac Scarff in the Intermediate (U17) boys single competition.
Best of luck to all the players next weekend. Beir Bua!
Ballinamore transition year students try handball.
A big well done to all the transition year students in Ballinamore Community school who had the opportunity to try handball last Friday as part of the GAA Future Leaders Programme.
Clare Conway, the GAA Handball regional development officer for Leitrim, delivered an engaging presentation to the class and demonstrated a variety of simple drills, highlighting the numerous fitness benefits of this fast-paced, skillful, highly entertaining, and fully inclusive sport. She also explained how easy it is to get started— all you need is a ball and a wall.
If you’re a teacher interested in hosting a similar event at your school, or if you’d like to learn more about the benefits of GAA Handball, there will be in-service teacher training in Leitrim later this month. For more information, reach out to Leitrim Handball via their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/LeitrimHandball) or contact your local club in Annaduff, Fenagh, Drumshanbo, or Manorhamilton.
David Mahon
OCP Liathroid Láimhe Liatroma
Senior Hurling Panel & Joint Captains Announced
County HurlingLeitrim Senior Hurling Manager Mike Wall has unveiled his panel for 2025.
In addition to the panel we are delighted to announce Conor Hackett, St Mary’s & Joe Murray, Round Towers as Senior Hurling Joint Captains for 2025.
Best wishes & every success to Conor, Joe, the entire panel, Mike and his Management team for the year ahead.
Ticket & Match Package Information for Allianz Football League
County FootballTickets are now available to purchase online – please note the availability of 3 ticket options for the Football fixtures.
In addition to the standard match tickets there are options to buy a 4 Match Package and a 7 Match package – links below.
#Allianz NFL – Div 3 – Rd 1
Leitrim Laois
Sat, 25-Jan at 2:30pm
in Páirc Seán Uí Eslín, Ballinamore
Please Note:
Advance ticket sales only
Football*:
Individual Games: https://am.ticketmaster.com/gaa/fbleitrimleague
4 Match Package: https://am.ticketmaster.com/gaa/link-page/883
7 Match Package: https://am.ticketmaster.com/gaa/link-page/881
*Due to capacity restrictions imposed on the venue, all patrons, including U16s, are required to have a ticket.
Hurling:
Individual Games: https://am.ticketmaster.com/gaa/huleitleague
In-Stores:
Tickets also available to buy in selected Centra & SuperValu stores.
SuperValu: Ballinamore, Carrick On Shannon & Manorhamilton