GAA McNamee Awards

GAA McNamee Awards

Submissions are now being accepted for the 2011 GAA McNamee Awards which honour excellence in the area of communications, publication relations and journalism, specifically related to the activities of the Association.

 

Applications will be accepted and be processed up until 5pm on Friday, August 31, 2012.

 

It should be noted that only work published or completed in the 2011 calendar year is eligible for consideration and entries will not be returned.

 

Please note: There is a limit of three photographs per entrant for the photographic award and one entry for all other categories.

 

The awards scheme will be judged under the following headings:

 

Best GAA Publication

To cover all GAA Publications, including Club publications, County Yearbooks and general histories.

 

Best GAA Website

Covering the websites of all the Association’s units.

 

Best Photograph

Focussing on the best GAA-themed image from 2011.

 

Best Programme

To cater for all match day programmes produced for any level of the Association’s activities.

 

Best GAA related Radio Programme

To cater for all GAA programming broadcast either nationally or locally.

 

Provincial Media Award

To acknowledge high quality written journalism in a provincial publication.

 

National Media Award

To acknowledge high quality written journalism in national daily or Sunday publication.

 

Irish Language Award / Gradam na Gaeilge

To recognise excellence in the field of Irish language GAA journalism across all media / Chun aitheantas a thabhairt den sár oibre trí Ghaeilge thar na meáinÓgo léir.

 

Club Project Award

A club only award, this category aims to acknowledge excellence in a one off project across all forms of public relations, communication and digital activity.

 

Hall of Fame Award / Outstanding Service Award

In recognition of a prolonged personal involvement in the coverage of GAA activities to the highest standards.

 

All entries should be marked “GAA McNamee Awards 2011” and addressed for the attention of GAA Communications Manager Alan Milton, Croke Park, Dublin 3 or emailed to alan.milton GAA.ie.


Entrants should also clearly state what category they are submitting their entry under.

 

Award winners will be contacted in due course with further details in relation to the awards banquet.

 

Promoting and encouraging participation in the GAA is of critical importance to the GAA and many thanks to all of you who do so on a regular basis.

 

 

For media queries, please contact the:

GAA Communications Department on 01-8658659.

 

 

 

 

15-Aug-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Leitrim Football Championships

Following Round 3 of the Senior and Intermediate Championships we now know seven of the teams that will contest the quarter finals.

 
CONNACHT GOLD SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 
 
Quarter Finalists
 
Top Two Finishers in the Groups
 
Group 1 Melvin Gaels and Glencar Manorhamilton
Group 2 St Marys and Annaduff
Group 3 Bornacoola and Aughawillan
 
Best Third Place Finish based on points
 
Group 3 Allen Gaels 
 
Remaining two third placed teams to play off for the eighth quarter final spot
 
Kiltubrid (3rd place inÓgroup 2) versus Mohill (3rd place inÓgroup 1)
 
Relegation Semi Finalists
 
Carrigallen, Ballinamore Sean OHeslins, Drumreilly and loser of Play off game between Kiltubrid and Mohill.
 
GWP INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
 
Quarter Finalists
 
Top Two Finishers in the Groups
 
Group 1 St Patricks Dromahair and Fenagh St Caillins
Group 2 Aughnasheelin and Cloone
Group 3 Gortletteragh and Glenfarne Kiltyclogher
 
Best Third Place Finish based on Scóring difference
 
Group 2 Ballinaglera
 
Remaining two third placed teams to play off for the eighth quarter final spot
 
Aughavas (3rd place inÓgroup 1) versus Eslin (3rd place inÓgroup 3)
 
Relegation Semi Finalists
 
Glencar Manorhamilton, Melvin Gaels, Drumkeerin and loser of Play off game between Aughavas and Eslin.
 
 
REMINDER
 
An open draw system for the quarter finals will take place ensuring teams from the same group cannot play each other at this stage. With regard to relegation semi finals, a similar system will be applied, where teams from the same group cannot play each other in the first round of the play-off.

Winners of the quarter finals to be put into an open draw to determine semi final pairings, no regard to previous meetings in the competition should be brought in consideration for this round.

 
More details on the dates for the play off games, relegation semi finals and the draw and dates for the quarter finals will be published once they become available.
 

 

 

12-Aug-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

The Weekend Fixtures

Two handy posters detailing the forthcoming weekend championship fixtures can be viewed here (jpeg). If you would like a printable pdf version it is available through this link. 

 

 

 

08-Aug-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Championship bye law and regulations

With the final group games taking place next weekend, we take this opportunity to remind everyone of the championship regulations.

The championship groupings be made up of three groups of four with an open draw to determine same.

The top two teams in each group proceed automatically to the quarter finals. Final Group positions will be determined as per Rule 6.20 (5) T.O. 2012.

The best third placed team shall automatically constitute the seventh quarter finalist with Rule 6.20 (5) (c) (ii)-(iv) being used to determine any possible tie among third placed teams across groups.

The remaining two third placed teams to play off, the winner of which will proceed as the eighth quarter-finalist and the losing team will play in a Relegation Semi Final.

When the eight teams for the quarter finals have being determined, an open draw system should take place ensuring teams from the same group cannot play each other at this stage. With regard to relegation semi finals, a similar system should be applied, where teams from the same group should not play each other in the first round of the play-off.

Winners of the quarter finals to be put into an open draw to determine semi final pairings, no regard to previous meetings in the competition should be brought in consideration for this round.

T.O. 2012 Rial 6.22 (5)

If a Championship is partly organised on a League basis, the following Regulations shall apply:

(a) League results shall be credited as follows: 2 points for a win, and one for a draw.

(b) If a Team is Disqualified or Retires during the course of the League Stage, its played Games shall stand and its unplayed Games shall be awarded to the Opposing Teams.

(c) Where Teams finish with equal points for Qualification for the Concluding Stages, or for Promotion or Relegation, the tie shall be decided by the following means and in the order specified:

(i) W here two Teams only are involved – the outcome of the meeting of the two Teams in the previous game in the Competition;

(ii) Scóring Difference (subtracting the total scores Against from total scores For);

(iii) Highest Total score For;

(iv) A Play-Off.

Exceptions to (c):

(1) In relation to means (ii) and (iii) above, if the accumulated scores of a team, so involved, are affected by a disqualification, loss of game on a proven objection, retirement or walk over, the tie shall be decided by a Play-Off.

(2) Regulations (i), (ii) and (iii) shall not apply to under 16 or younger age grade competitions.

(d) A Disqualification shall only affect further participation in the current Championship involved and not the following year’s Championship or Qualification for it. In the context of a disqualification, in any Promotion or Relegation Process, a Team shall retain the points it has won in a Stage of the Championship run on a League Basis.

 

 

05-Aug-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Change of Venue

Due to the pitch in Ballinaglera being deemed unplayable this evenings second round GWP Intermediate Championship fixture has been rescheduled for Leitrim Gaels venue at 6pm.

 

 

 

 

04-Aug-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

GAA Football All-Ireland Championships

www.gaa.ie/ticketpackages.

 

 

01-Aug-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

St Marys win Division 3 League Title

Congrats to St Marys who captured the Gallogly Catering ACL Division 3 League Title last weekend by beating Bornacoola in a closely contested and hugely entertaining final in Páirc Seán. 

St Marys had to draw on all their resources to come from behind late in the second half to see off a spirited challenge from the Bornacoola men.  

Final score St Marys 0-15, Bornacoola 0-13.

Well done to St Marys on their victory and of course they became the third adult team to lift silverwear in the 2012 season.

 

 

 

 

26-Jul-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Leitrim Club Championships

The 2012 Leitrim Senior, Intermediate and Junior A Championship Fixtures for the next four weekends have issued to clubs.  Next weekend the Senior and Intermediate championships kick off with mouth watering ties across all groups.
 

County Convention 2011 provided for a new Leitrim Club Championship format, this new format results in a 50% increase in the number of games and consequently a 50% increase in the number of venues, match officials, gate and field stewards required to run our championships.

Leitrim Competitions Control Committee requests the full co-operation and assistance from club officers, management, supporters, stewards and officials in the delivery and running of the Leitrim Club Championships 2012.

The Senior Championship is sponsored by Connacht Gold while GWP sponsor the Intermediate and Junior A Championships.

 
Good Luck to all clubs in this years championships.
 

 

 

21-Jul-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Gallogly Catering ACL Div 3 Final

On Sunday next (22nd July) the Gallogly Catering ACL Div 3 Final takes place between St Marys and Bornacoola in Páirc Seán.  The throw in is scheduled for 12 noon. 

The teams met on the 17th June in Round 10 of the league when St Marys who had home advantage were 1-12 to 0-7 winners but with neutral venue on Sunday this league result will be irrelevant to both teams.  

Both camps have great support so a great crowd is expected at Leitrim Headquarters.  Best of Luck to both teams.

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20-Jul-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Dromahair win Division 4 League Title

Congrats to St Patricks Dromahair who won the Gallogly Catering ACL Division 4 League Final this afternoon in Páirc Seán.  They became the second adult team to lift silverwear in the 2012 season.  In an entertaining contest, Dromahairs clinical efficiency proved the difference.  Final score St Patricks Dromahair 2-14, Aughavas 0-10.  

Well done Dromahair.

 

 

09-Jul-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Gallogly Catering ACL Div 4 Final

On Sunday next (8th July) the Gallogly Catering ACL Div 4 Final takes place between Dromahair and Aughavas in Páirc Seán.  The throw in is scheduled for 12 noon. 

The teams met in the league fixture on the 29th April when Dromahair who had home advantage were 1-15 to 0-9 winners but with neutral venue on Sunday this league result will be irrelevant to both teams.  

Both camps have great support so a great crowd is expected at Leitrim Headquarters.  Best of Luck to both teams.

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06-Jul-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Leo Kenny Cup

 

Congrats to St Patricks Dromahair who defeated Caltra of Galway in the semi final of the Leo Kenny Cup on Tuesday last 3rd July in the Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence.  

They will now meet Corofin of Galway in the Final with date and venue yet to be confirmed.  Both finalists had comfortable semi final wins with the Leitrim side recording a 2-13 to 0-2 win and Corofin beating Tourlestrane of Sligo on a scoreline of 2-14 to 0-4.  

Well done Dromahair.

 

 

05-Jul-12 by Colette Fox – PRO