Lucozade Sport Club Crusade 2013

Press release from JGA Sports 

Colm Cooper & Henry Shefflin launch the new and improved Lucozade Sport Club Crusade 2013

 

Lucozade Sport and Kilkenny hurling All-Star, Henry Shefflin along with Kerry footballer and All-Star Colm Cooper have launched the new and improved Lucozade Sport Club Crusade.

This year, Lucozade Sport is offering adult sport clubs free training equipment and kit in exchange for Lucozade Sport bottle caps. A bespoke catalogue has been developed so that clubs know exactly how many caps they need for each item. Clubs will be sent the items once the specified amount of caps have been collected and verified.

 

Henry Shefflin said, “I think it is great that Lucozade Sport is committing to their successful Club Crusade initiative for a second year. I really felt that last year’s initiative was a fantastic idea and this year it is even better because clubs are guaranteed rewards for saving their bottle caps. Clubs can look through the catalogue, decide what they would like and will know exactly how many caps they need to get it. Gear and equipment is always in short supply, as I know from my own Club, Ballyhale Shamrocks, so I am sure a lot of clubs will be delighted with the new offer. ”

 

Jim Geraghty, Marketing Manager for Lucozade Sport said, “We are delighted to launch this year’s Lucozade Sport Crusade. We listened to feedback from clubs who took part last year and have adapted the initiative to reward every club that signs up and collects bottle caps. We have some fantastic gear ranging from training cones and bibs to full sets of jerseys so I would encourage any adult teams in clubs, big or small to get collecting.”

 

Jim added: “We wanted to let clubs know at the earliest opportunity to allow them to get a head start but clubs can register from 24th June at www.lucozadesport.ie .”

 

Clubs that register for this year’s Club Crusade can redeem essential training equipment and gear for Lucozade Sport bottle caps.

A bespoke catalogue of training equipment and gear has been developed so that clubs know exactly how many caps they need for each item. Clubs will be sent the items once the specified amount of caps have been collected and verified.

Adult sports clubs can register for the Lucozade Sport Club Crusade at www.lucozadesport.ie. 

 

 

08-Jul-13 by Colette Fox – PRO

What a Comeback

At half time in the Leitrim v London replay in Hyde Park, the stands and terraces and the radio listeners scattered around the country and overseas had surely been surmising just what the final score would be. Would Leitrim be absolutely whitewashed as never before? Surely there could be no way back, being fourteen points down, this was surely a bridge too far.

There would have been talk in the Leitrim dressing room too, but just what could anyone say by way of motivation?

Well, whatever was said surely brought a different team on to the field for the second half. From the throw-in there was a different attitude, a different spirit in those green and gold jerseys. The lead was chipped away and everyone played their hearts out. Now it was London who were on the ropes. Watches were checked over and over again. Would there be time? A golden chance of a LondonÓgoal went screaming wide, maybe this was more than a miss, maybe it meant our luck was in. The gap narrowed, few could believe their eyes. London had scored freely in the first half, but now were on the back foot, desperately seeking a few more points that would clinch it and knock the heart out of a battling Leitrim.

The excitement of the previous week in Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada paled in comparison to the tension filled seconds in the Hyde. A Leitrim goal ignited the Lei-trim Lei-trim chant that could be heard halfway to Athlone. There was still time, we could sense it would end in a draw. And extra time would surely be the opportunity Leitrim wanted. Please God, let us get a draw, just a draw, that’s all we’re asking for.

The final whistle ended our dreams of a Connacht Final appearance, but sent London players and supporters into ecstasy. They became history makers and who could begrudge them their glory?

Leitrim hearts were heavy, but the players could walk off the pitch with dignity.

 

 

02-Jul-13 by Leitrim GAA

Irish Course for GAA Members

 

Irish Course for GAA Members

The Ulster Council GAA run a week-long course each year for GAA members who wish to improve their Irish.

The course is called the Cúrsa Cuimhneacháin Shéamuis de Faoite and is on this year in Downings, Co Donegal from 22 July to 27 July. There are separate courses for Beginners, Improvers and those with fluent Irish. There is no charge for attendance at the course itself apart from accommodation. This is an excellent opportunity to improve your Irish and there are various social activities in the evenings including céilithe, ceol amhránaíocht etc.

For further details from Seán Ó Súilleabháin or ring 048 37517180 (office hours).

 

 

01-Jul-13 by Colette Fox – PRO

Round 2 All Ireland Football Qualifiers

The times, dates and venues for the Round 2 All-Ireland Football Qualifiers and Phase 2 of the Hurling Championship have been confirmed by the GAA.

Saturday, July 6 

GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 2

Clare v Laois, Cusack Park, Ennis, 5pm

Derry v Down, Celtic Park, 5pm

Roscommon v Tyrone, Dr Hyde Park, 6pm 

GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Phase 2

Clare v Laois, Cusack Park, Ennis, 3pm

Kilkenny v Tipperary, Nowlan Park, 7pm (Live on TV3)

Saturday, July 13

GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 2

Longford v Wexford, Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, 2pm

Leitrim v Armagh, Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada, 5pm (Stand tickets €15 and Terrace €10, U16s €5)

Cavan v Fermanagh, Kingspan Breffni Park, 7pm

Kildare v Louth, Newbridge, 7pm

 

Further information on ticketing for the Kilkenny-Tipperary Phase 2 Hurling Championship game to follow on GAA.ie.

 

 

01-Jul-13 by Colette Fox – PRO

Football Qualifiers

 

GAA Football All-Ireland Championship Round 2 Qualifier Draw

The draw for Round 2 of the Football Qualifiers took place this morning live on TV3s Ireland AM programme.

The draw is as follows (first team has home advantage):

To be played on July 6/7

Clare v Laois

Derry v Down

Roscommon v Tyrone

To be played on July 13/14

Longford v Wexford

Cavan v Fermanagh

Kildare v Louth

Leitrim v Armagh (please note game scheduled for Saturday 13th July at 5pm in Pairc Sean MacDiarmada)

 

Full fixture details will be confirmed in due course.

 

 

01-Jul-13 by Colette Fox – PRO

Rollercoaster of Emotions

Rollercoaster of Emotions

Leitrim GAA followers certainly went through a whole rollercoaster of emotions last weekend.
On Saturday evening in Elvery’s McHale Park the supporters of the green and gold were in full voice coming up to half time, after a well takenÓgoal left the Minor side only three points down against a hotly fancied Mayo team. There was excited chatter among the loyal followers during the break, wondering could Leitrim up the game in the second half and even snatch a long awaited victory in the Electric Ireland Connacht Minor Championship. Play had barely resumed when Mayo took a firm grip on the game and ran out comfortable winners, despite the very best efforts of Enda Lyons and his charges. It was a bitter disappointment for them, many of whom had just completed their Leaving Cert and now have to wait till next Spring to be back in competitive action in a county jersey. For parents, club coaches. county team trainers and supporters, a victory would have been very welcome. But Leitrim are nothing if not good losers and the after match talk had switched to the big game in Carrick on the following day.

Sunday morning looked bleak, with dark clouds on the horizon. Was this a sign from the gods that Leitrim should get ready to swallow another bitter pill of defeat?
But as throw-in time came, the skies brightened and all seemed well for the first few minutes of play. Supporters were making themselves heard, but London followers could cheer too, especially after a shock goal and then the game was up for grabs. It was thundering stuff, end to end action, star players from each side succumbing to injury, a see-saw contest, gripping excitement, great scores and shocking misses, manly tackling and all that is good in gaelic football.
Everybody needed a breather at half time, during which Edwina Guckian and her sean-nós dancers thrilled the much larger than expected attendance. Edwina will be in Kerry in September as a contestant in the Rose of Tralee, all of Leitrim and London and Connacht wishing her well. Would either team in the dressing rooms be heading to Croker in September? Nobody cared, all that mattered was the next thirty five minutes, with a Connacht Final as the prize.
The action re-started and the cliff hanger continued, right to the last seconds. Defeat for either side would have been hard to take. They get to do it all again next Sunday in Hyde Park. Be there!

 

 

26-Jun-13 by Leitrim GAA

Connacht GAA Championship

Sunday 30th June 2013
Dr. Hyde Park, Roscommon

 

Connacht GAA Minor Football Championship Semi Final

Galway v Mayo *
Throw in: 1.30pm
Referee: Ray McBrien (Leitrim)

Connacht GAA Senior Football Championship Semi Final REPLAY

London v Leitrim *
Throw in: 3.40pm
Referee: TBC

*Extra time to be played, in the event of a draw

NB:     Dul Isteach- Ticket Only 

  • Adult                           €20
  • Juveniles (U-16)           €5
  • Students & OAP’s          Full price must be paid.
  • Group Tickets               €30 (10 x juvenile & 1 Adult)

Refunds of €10 will be paid to OAP’s & Students, (with current ID cards), at Turnstiles 6&18

Groups: available through the Connacht GAA Office. Entry at Turnstile 8. All children must be accompanied by Group Leader(s)

Patrons are reminded that all persons, (including children, students and O.A.Ps), must have a ticket.

Tickets available through

  • Clubs in the participating counties
  • CountyBoard Offices

Leitrim County Board – Pairc Sean MacDiarmada, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim.
email: secretary.leitrim@gaa.ie              Phone: (071) 9620441

www.leitrimgaa.ie

Galway County Board – Pearse Stadium, Salthill, Galway

Email: administrator.galway@gaa.ie       Phone: 091)862500

Opening Hours- Monday to Friday, (9.30am-5pm)

 

Mayo County Board – McHale Park, Castlebar, Co. Mayo.

Email secretary.mayo@gaa.ie               Office number: 094-9250487

www.mayogaa.com

Connacht GAA Centre – Bekan, Cloonacurry, Claremorris, Co. Mayo

094-9630335. (Credit Card bookings accepted) 

or

Leitrim

Donohoe’s SuperValu, Ballinamore

Centra, Drumshambo

Rooney’s Supervalu, Manorhamilton

Glancy’s Supervalu, Carrick-on-Shannon

Galway

Centra, Athenry

Dunne’s SuperValu Ballinasloe

Holmes Ballygar, Ballygar,

Centra, Carnmore

Centra, Clarinbridge

KavanÓgh’s Supervalu, Clifden

Centra, Craughwell

Minihanes SuperValu, Gort
Clarke’s SuperValu, Barna
McInerney’s SuperValu, Loughrea
O’Toole’s SuperValu, Tuam
O’Meara’s SuperValu, Portumna
Nestor’s SuperValu, Oranmore
McCann’s SuperValu, Moycullen

Supervalu, Lackagh, Turloughmore

Mayo

Sweeney’s SuperValu, Achill

Roche’s Centra, Balla

HennÓgan’s Centra, Ballindine

Cuffe’s Centra, Belmullet

KavanÓgh SuperValu, Castlebar, Co Mayo
Moloney’s SuperValu, Bunree, Ballina, Co Mayo
Centra, Castlebar

Cummins’ SuperValu, Ballinrobe, Co Mayo
O’Connor’s SuperValu, Westport, Co Mayo

KavanÓgh’s SuperValu, Claremorris

Munnelly’s Centra, Crossmolina

KavanÓgh’s Supervalu, Kiltimagh

Sheridan’s Centra, Newport

Duffy’s SuperValu, Ballaghadereen, Co Mayo

Patrons are requested to arrive early for the games and co-operate with stewards and Gardai.  Please leave the vicinity of the stadium tidy.

Gates open 12.30pm.

 

 

 

26-Jun-13 by Colette Fox – PRO

Leitrim Hurling Poc Fada

The finals of the Leitrim Hurling Poc Fada took place on Saturday in Carrick Golf Club. In an exciting new format which took place over six holes of the course the senior winner was Alan Duffy (Carrick Hurling Club) with 23 shots. Second was Gary Coone also Carrick Hurling. The other competitors in this category were James Glancy, Conal McGuire, Stephen Feeney, Gary McGovern and Ryan Lonican. In the Under 16 competition the winner was Damon Beattie (Cluainin) with clubmate Stephen Loughlin runner up. Also taking part in the Under 16 competition were Shane Beirne, Dessie Beirne and  Hugh Glancy. The winner and runner up in each category now go through to the Connacht finals in Ballyhaunis.  Some photographs are available here.

 

 

26-Jun-13 by Kevin Glancy

Under 14 Developement Squad

U14 Development Squad

Phase two of our trials for this year’s U14 Squad will take place in Drumkeerin on this Wednesday July 24th @ 7pm 

All players selected at first two trials are asked to attend.

 

 

 

 

24-Jun-13 by Barbara – PRO – Coiste na nÓg

Eleanor Shanley and Charlie McGettigan open Music and Literary event in Ballinamore

Eleanor Shanley and Charlie McGettigan open Music and Literary event in Ballinamore

 

Ballinamore Seán O’Heslin’s GAA club is hosting a major weekend of Music and Literature at Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin next weekend.

 

The event starts with a big Cultural Concert on next Thursday night, 27 June with doors opening at 9.00pm.Eleanor Shanley along with Paul Kelly and Frankie Lane as well as Charlie McGettigan top the bill. Martin Donohoe and family bring some Irish traditional music and the Ulster Scots’ tradition will be represented by David Angus. Then there is Edwina Guckian with some sean-nós dancing, lilter Séamus Fay from Cavan and John Shanley and Paul McCarthy on the pipes. It is an exceptional evening of music and song and the admission is only €10. Full bar facilities. The event is part of the Dialogues Through Literature weekend which is supported by the IFI (International Fund for Ireland).You can book for this concert by ringing 087 6821566 or 087 6846578.

 

Then on Friday morning the Dialogues Through Literature Symposium starts at 10.30 with registration. Speakers include Carlo Gébler, Darren McCann, Claire Kilroy, Jennifer Johnston and Susan McKay. On the Saturday speakers include DBC Pierre, Michael Harding, Martina Devlin, Rebecca O’Connor and Ted Sheehy. There is a discussion on the Irish Language with Gordon McCoy, Seosamh Mac Donnacha and Eilís Ní Dhuibhne as well as a seisiúin as Gaeilge with Eilís Ni Dhuibhne. There is no charge to any of the Dialogues events on the Friday and Saturday and lunch is provided free as well. To book ring Caroline McCartin at Leitrim Co Library 071 9645546. 

 

 

22-Jun-13 by Colette Fox – PRO

Connacht Minor Football Championship

Leitrim:

1. Stephen McPartland (Glencar Manorhamilton)

2. Liam Ryan (Melvin Gaels)

3. Barry Nash (Carrigallen)

4. Keelan McHugh (Ballinamore Sean OHeslins)

5. Aaron McLoughlin (Leitrim Gaels)

6. Michael Clancy (St Patricks Dromahair)

7. Kevin Shanley (Bornacoola)

8. Declan Daly (Drumkeerin)

9. Kevin McWeeney (Aughnasheelin)

10. Darragh Farrell (St Marys)

11. Cathal McCawley [Capt] (Drumkeerin)

12. Conor Gaffney (Drumreilly)

13. Luke Murphy (Ballinamore Sean O Heslins)

14. Kenny Cox (Annaduff)

15. Bertie Cunningham (St Patricks Dromahair)

 

Manager: Enda Lyons

Selectors: Joe Cox, Hughie Clinton and Noel Lyons

 

 

Leitrim followers are urged to be there to cheer on their county and help our new generation of young footballers to take victory.

 

 

 THE VERY BEST OF LUCK TO THE TEAM AND MAnÓgEMENT 

 

 

 

 

 

 

21-Jun-13 by Colette Fox – PRO

One More Step

One More Step

 

Leitrim is but one step away from a Connacht Senior Final, a rare enough occurrence in our footballing story.

So every supporter of the Green and Gold is encouraged to be in Páirc Seán MacDiarmada on Sunday next for the eagerly awaited clash with London, victors over Sligo at Ruislip. We need no reminding of the Championship clash between the sides way back thirty six years ago, when every Leitrim Gael was on a high after the county captured its first ever Connacht Under 21 Championship title and had run a star-studded Kerry team so, so close in the All Ireland Semi-final. London put a halt to our euphoria by knocking us out of the Connacht Senior Championship.

A new generation of players are now centre-stage, with London in a particularly confident mood and chomping at the bit for a truly historic appearance in the Connacht Final. Leitrim have similar aspirations, so a cliff-hanger is in store.

What could make a distinct difference is the home support and the chants of “Lei-trim Lei-trim” ringing from every corner of Páirc Seán.

So a call goes out to Leitrim followers to be there to cheer on their county and help it take that one big step into the Connacht Final on July 21st.

 

 

19-Jun-13 by Leitrim GAA