Busy weekend for Clubs

This bank holiday weekend will be busy with 27 games scheduled for the 6 League Divisions over the 4 days.

There are 2 fixtures on Friday evening, one each from Division 1 (round 4) and Division 5. The remainder of Division 1 games are on Saturday evening along with 2 from Division 2.

Sunday sees Divisions 2 (round 4), Division 3 (round 6) and Division 5 in action and on Monday the 2 remaining games from Division 5 (round 8) and all of Division 4 (round 6) are scheduled.

 

 

29-May-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Feile Peil na nÓg – Offically Launched

The Leitrim Launch of Feile Peil na nÓg was a huge success on Wednesday evening in a packed Orchard Room in the Bush Hotel.

The event commenced with the arrival of the young Feile representatives from each of the Host clubs from Leitrim, Sligo and Roscommon. Tommy Moran was MC for the night and provided much entertainment throughout the evening. Entertainment of a musical and dancing variety was provided by the Ward Sisters from Aughnasheelin. A slide show of Images and Information relating to Feile was also included in the evenings programme.

There were many dignitaries speaking at the event throughout the course of the evening including Feile Committe members, Chairpersons of Leitrim County Boards, Sponsors Coca Cola, Connacht Council and the National Feile Executive. The Ladies President Geraldine Giles spoke about the importance of Feile for our youth and its importance as a GAA event.

Two player representatives, Sandra Butler and Joseph O Rourke both from St. Marys recited the Feile Players Charter.

The final speaker of the night was Uachtarán Cumann Lúthchleas Gael Nickey Brennan who made his address and declared Feile na nÓg 2007 officially launched. The final event was the ceremonial cutting of the cake by players Sharon McGowan Bornacoola and John McDermott from St. Marys.

The final round of school visits is performed today (Friday) in the Roscommon area with both Presidents available to address the Feile players in various venues throughout the day.

 

 

24-May-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Coaching news

Coaching news

Vhi Cul Camps.
The following is the full list of our Vhi Cul camps for this year.
July 2nd 6th Ck-on-Shannon, Manorhamilton and Aughawillan
July 9th 13th Mohill, Kinlough and Drumshanbo
July 16th 20th Aughavas, Gortletteragh and Dromahair
July 23rd 27th Fenagh, Drumkeerin and Ck-on-Shannon.

Parents are asked to please return applications forms promptly as we need to know figures to arrange coach numbers for each camp.

Hurling Camps.
It is planned to run four three day hurling camps during the month of August. These camps will be Hurling/Camogie only and will be based in Manorhamilton, Ballinamore, Mohill and Ck-on-Shannon. Full details next week.

Under 10 Go Games Blitz
The next series of under 10 blitz will take place over the first two weekends in June. The following is a list of clubs and venues. The first named club will be the host club except for the Cloone / Glenfarne blitz which will be held in Drumshanbo. Full list as follows.
Saturday 02/06/07
Dromahair + Fenagh
Gortletteragh + Sean O’ Heslins
Annaduff + Aughavas
Allen Gaels + St. Marys
Drumkeerin + Kiltubrid

Saturday 09/06/07
Melvin Gaels + Manorhamilton
Leitrim Gaels + Aughnasheelin
Carrigallen + Bornacoola
Aughawillan / Drumreilly + Mohill
Cloone + Glenfarne + St. Osnats ( Drumshanbo )

All games to commence at 10.30 and it is hoped that all new referees will make themselves available and get in some practise before Feile.

 

 

22-May-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

President Nickey Brennan meets with Leitrim Primary Schools

Monday 21st May – Leitrim

Today there are Official Leitrim Primary Schools visits by the President of the Cumann Lúthchleas Gael, Nickey Brennan in conjunction with the Launch of Feile Peil na nÓg 2007 in Leitrim. He will visit Sligo tomorrow (Tuesday) and Roscommon on Friday in conjunction with Ladies President Geraldine Giles.

Wednesday is the Official Launch of Feile Peil na nÓg Liatroma 2007 in The Bush Hotel Carrick -on Shannon, Co. Leitrim

All visits have been organised by the local committees of Cumann na mBunscoil in conjunction with the local Feile Organising committee. The President will be accompanied on his visits by a visiting party including Cumann na mBunscoil representatives, GAA and Ladies County Board Officials, county players and Feile committee members.

The school visits also mark the official presentation of a Coca Cola training pack and product to each of the National Schools in the three counties that have been distributed to all of the schools prior to the visit.

12.00am
Visit to the Carrick on Shannon Sports complex. 25 schools in South Leitrim will be represented at the visit.

1.45pm
Visit to St. Clares National School in Manorhamilton where the remaining 16 schools from Leitrim will be in attendance.

Ladies GAA President Geraldine Giles will visit Leitrim Schools on Wednesday where she will also meet with the Ballinamore Junior girls team and also meet with Carrigallen Vocational School Senior Girls team. Ballinamore Junior girls team won this years Connacht ‘C’ Championship and were All Ireland Runners Up. Carrigallen Senior Girls team recently won the Connacht Schools D Championship.

 

 

21-May-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Junior Squad for this weekends Championship encounter

The following is a list of the 29 members of the Junior Squad listed in alphabetical order (by surname) from which the starting 15 will be chosen for tomorrow evenings clash with Mayo in Charlestown.

Gavin Beirne – Acadh Mhaolainn
Jonathan Cassidy – Naomh Muire
Shane Conroy – Barr na Cúille
Ray Cox – Eanach Dubh
James Cox – Eanach Dubh
Conor Daly – Naomh Muire
Noel Doonan – Carraig Alainn
Colm Farrell – Barr na Cúille
Stephen Fenney – Droim Caorthainn
David Flynn – Carraig Alainn
RonanÓgallagher – Maothail
Enda Gallagher – Gleann Fearrna/Coillte Clochair
James Glancy – Naomh Muire
Fergal Glancy – Gleann Fearrna/Coillte Clochair
Philip Howard – Barr na Cúille
Dominic Kelly – Gleann an Chairthe Cluainín
Donnacha Lynch – Gaeil na hAilne
Enda Lyons – Carraig Alainn
Brian McDonald – Gleann an Chairthe Cluainín
Thomas McDonald – Gleann an Chairthe Cluainín
Christopher McGowan – Droim Dá Heithear
Philip McGuinness – Maothail
Dara McKiernan – Cill Tiobraid
Andrew McManus – Carraig Alainn
David O Connor – Barr na Cúille
Adrian O Flynn – Gleann an Chairthe Cluainín
Christopher Prior – Acadh MhaolainnÓgary Reynolds – Carraig Alainn
Mark Rooney – Gleann an Chairthe Cluainín

 

 

03-May-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Latest Ladies News

Division 1 League Final: Next Sunday will see the first final of the year as Aughawillan take on Cloone in the Division 1 league final. With both teams unbeaten in the league the final game between the clubs was not played as they had both qualified for the final. This will be the first meeting of the teams this year and a close game is predicted. The game will be played in Fenagh at 2.00pm.

Annaduff Credit Union Under 14 Championship: Round 3 of the Championship takes place on Saturday morning next with a total of 7 games down for decision.

Division 2 and 3 League: Only one game was down for decision last weekend with St Josephs defeating Gortlettragh on a scoreline of 5-09 to 2-02. Next weekend Round 4 of Divisions 2 and 3 will be played see fixtures for details.

County Board Meeting: The April county Board meeting will take place on Monday next 30th April at 9.00pm in Arus Padraig. Drumshanbo. Executive Meeting at 8.15pm.

Code of Ethics: A good turnout of clubs on Saturday morning for the Code of Ethics course facilitated by Cumann Peil Gael na mBan in preparation for the hosting of Feile at the end of June. Another course will be ran on Monday and Tuesday evening next. Please contact Bernadette Glancy for details.

Feile 2007: Teams and Divisions have been finalised with a total of 64 girls teams and 104 boys teams taking part. Full details available on http://feile2007.gaa.ie/ All clubs with outstanding information should forward to the Secretary

 

 

25-Apr-07 by Patricia Bohan – Ladies PRO

Latest Ladies News

Club League Round Up: Aughawillan and Cloone qualified for the Division 1 League final on Sunday last with wins over Mohill and Kiltubrid respectively. Aughawillan had to use all of their experience in the second half to overcome a determined Mohill challenge but in the end prevailed by a nine point margin on a 4-10 to 3-04 scoreline. Cloone had a more straightforward win as they also maintained their 100% record with a 3-17 to 1-7 away win at Kiltubrid. The final will be played on Sunday week 29th April. In Division 2 a 10.30am start for Ballinaglera in Annaduff seemed to suit both sets of forwards as Ballinaglera recorded a 6-12 to 4-9 win. Meanwhile St Josephs had to work hard to earn a three point win over Dromahair by 2-11 to 3-05 as St Marys were comprehensively defeated by an in form Glencar Manor team by 5-16 to 0-8. One game was played in Division 3 inÓgortlettragh where they entertained Sean O’Heslins. This was the closest game of the weekend and goals proved the difference between the teams as Gortlettragh prevailed on a 4-05 to 2-10 scoreline.

Division 3 Games Postponed: Round 3 of the Division 3 league has been postponed next week because of the number of players from the clubs involved in the All Ireland Schools final on Tuesday.

Annaduff Credit Union Under 14 Championship: Round 2 of the championship will take place next Saturday with all games at 12.00pm.

All Ireland Schools Final: Best of luck to the Ballinamore PPP in the All Ireland Junior C schools final on Tuesday next. The team make the short journey to Breffni Park in Cavan to take on St Catherines of Armagh with a throw in of 12 noon. All associated with ladies football in the county wish the girls well in their quest for All Ireland glory a proud day for ladies football in the county.

FUNdamentals Coaching: Twenty two participants took part in a one day coaching course in Drumshanbo on Saturday last. The six hour course consisted of four units including two practical sessions Good Coaching Practice, the ABC’s of Gaelic Football, Group Management & Child Protection and Coaching a Session. The course was facilitated by two NCDP tutors and enjoyed by all of the participants.

Strategic Planning: Connacht Council in association with the Provincial Development Officer Mary Beades, held a very successful Strategic Development Plan meeting on Thursday last in The Bush Hotel. The session was attended by over forty players, coaches, referees, team officials and county board officers and gave everyone the opportunity to discuss the future development of ladies football on a county and provincial basis.

Church Gate Collection: The annual collection for the Manorhamilton area will be held next weekend and all support is appreciated.

 

 

19-Apr-07 by Patricia Bohan – Ladies PRO

Recent berevements

It was with regret and sadness we record the passing of Jim McNaughton (Dublin) and JohnÓgormley (Aughnasheelin) both lifelong supporters of Leitrim GAA. We wish to extend our sympathies to their respective families.

May they rest in peace.

 

 

15-Apr-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

BUSH HOTEL – New Website Sponsor

Leitrim GAA are delighted to announce that the BUSH HOTEL Carrick-on-Shannon are the new official sponsors of this website.

This website continues to grow from strength to strength with visitor numbers increasing weekly and the BUSH HOTEL recognise this and are delighted to be associated with its success.

Leitrim GAA would like to thank the Management and Staff of the BUSH HOTEL for their sponsorship.

 

 

14-Apr-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Photo Gallery

James was busy catching all the action yesterday and he has uploaded several pages of photos into the photo Gallery.

[link= “www.leitrimgaa.ie/gallery2/ “]Click here for a quick link[/link]

Thanks James !

 

 

02-Apr-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Leitrim Team Announcement

The following is the Leitrim team to play Roscommon on Sunday:

1. Noel Gill
2. Dermot Reynolds
3. John McKeon
4. Michael McGuinness
5. Ciaran Kennedy
6. Barry McWeeney
7. Shane Foley
8. Gary McCloskey
9. Michael Duignan
10. Colin Regan
11. Declan Maxwell
12. Barry Prior
13. James Glancy
14. Donal Brennan
15. Ciaran Duignan

 

 

30-Mar-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Leitrim v Sligo – Hurling report

Leitrim 3 5
Sligo 2 8

A goal by sub James McGreal just before the end gave Leitrim a share of the spoils in an exciting derby showdown with neighbours, Sligo in Ballinamore on Sunday.

A very heavy snow shower after 7 minutes in the second forced a cessation in play for a 6 minute spell when both teams were sent to their dugouts by Referee Alan Kelly.

Leitrim were very impressive in the opening quarter and grabbed a seven point’s lead, thanks largely to goals from Sean Walsh and Michael Burns.

But the Yeats County were back in contention by the interval and only trailed by the minimum after Niall Cadden and Colm Crowley found the Leitrim net in turn.

Mark Burke put over three Sligo frees from 60 yards and Liam Reidy converted a 25 metre free, to level matters by the 72 minute.

After that Burke found the range from further Sligo frees, to put his side three points in front as the final whistle approached.

The goal by sub James McGreal in extra time gave Leitrim a share of the spoils goal in extra time by Leitrim divided the spoils.

Leitrim: A. O’Shea, M. Reilly, N. Glancy, M. Dolan, S. Feeney, J. Keane, V. McDermott, C. Cunniffe 0 4, S. Walsh 1 0, B. Murray, F. Carroll, D. Poniard, M. Burns 1 1, J. Glancy, P McWeeney. Subs J. McGreal 1 0 for Murray (71m.)

Sligo: E. Lonergan, F. Coyne, F. Hayes, R, Haughey, R. Cox, M. Burke 0 7, K. Raymond, D. Burke, L. Reidy, E. Gallagher, M. Fitzsimons 0 1, M. Gilmartin, C. Crowley 1 0, P. Quinn, N. Cadden 1 0. Subs M. Shelly for Quinn (53m.), D. Collery for Gallagher (55m.), L. Cadden for N. Cadden (61m.), M. Murphy for Haughey (75m.).

Referee: A. Kelly (Galway).

 

 

20-Mar-07 by PJ Leddy