Kiltubrid GAA Club Notes 08/01/2019

Scór na nÓg Connacht Final – Best of Luck to Darragh Lee, Eadaoin Lee, Claire McWeeney & Ciara Ferry who represent Kiltubrid GAA and Leitrim GAA in the Instrumental Music at the Connacht Scór na nÓg Finals next Sunday 13th January in the Clairemorris Town Hall, Co Mayo.
 
Club Awards – Our Club Awards for 2018 were presented recently after the St Stephen’s Day Charity Match.  Senior Player of the Year Emmet Mahon, Junior Player of the Year Shane Meehan and Club Person of the Year Barra MacThiarnan.  Well done to all the winners.
 
St Stephen’s Day Charity Match – Well done to all Players, Management and Supporters who turned out for our recent Annual St Stephen’s Day Charity Match.  Scores were a plenty with Tony Redican securing victory for the Highlanders with a neat Penalty despite the best efforts of the Lowlanders Pat McWeeney in Goals.  A Donation of over €800 was made to the Fund setup for the family of the late Gregor Zelais, Keshcarrigan.
Man in the Middle – Congrats to Derek and  Mary Moran, Drumcong on scooping the recent Aughnasheelin GAA Club Lotto just before Christmas.  Derek was the as ever obliging man in the middle for our recent St Stephen’s Day Charity Match.
 
NFL League Predictions Competition – Do you know your Gaelic Football?  Put it to the test and win €550 with the Kiltubrid GAA NFL Predictions Competition now in it’s 3rd Year.  Online Pay & Play is available where you will be challenged with predicting the outcome of the 112 Games over 7 Rounds of Weekly Fixtures in the Allianz NFL League starting Saturday January 26th.  For more details on how you can take part for as little as €2 per week visitwww.kiltubrid.gaa.ie or contact Eoin on 0863153438 or meehan.eoin@gmail.com
Lip Sync Legends DVD – There is a handful of Lip Sync DVDS still available to purchase for €10 from Gerties Bar, Kesh.
Membership 2019 – Membership for 2019 is now available and can be renewed securely online via the Club Websitewww.kiltubrid.gaa.ie Rates for 2019 are Adult Player €40, Adult Student Player €25, Non Playing Adult €40, Underage (Un6 – Un11) €25 and Family Rates Available on request.  Please contact Club Registrar Vincent Lee or Players Registrar Diarmuid MacThiarnan to make Cash Payments.
Referees – With the 2019 Club Season due to get underway in the coming weeks anyone within the Club with an interest in taking up the Whistle is asked to contact Sheila 087 285 0377.
 
Leitrim – Best of luck to Leitrim who got their 2019 campaign underway last weekend on a positive note.  Leitrim GAA Supporters Club Tickets are due to go on sale shortly and you are encouraged to purchase your ticket directly from the Club as we have an allocation to sell as part of the Draw.
 
New PRO – The incoming Kiltubrid GAA PRO is Kevin Lynch.  If you want any Items, Events or Photo’s included in the Club Notes via our Weekly Leitrim Observer Notes or Facebook/Twitter/Instagram please contact Kevin on 0852166291, klynch986@gmail.com or via the Club Facebook Page.
 
Sympathy – The Club extends its sympathy to the Conway Family, Crummy on the recent Passing of Martin Conway, RIP.
Poker Night – Kesh Astro Pitch Development – A Texas Holdem Poker Night will be held this Friday 11th January in Gerties Bar, Kesh at 9pm with €20 Entry.  All funds raised will go towards the Kesh Astro Pitch Development.

Kiltubrid GAA Club Notes 20/12/2018

AGM – A well attended AGM took place last Friday 14th December.  Chairperson Emmet Mahon addressed the Meeting and spoke about the great progress made in 2018 with an eye to building on this progress in 2019.  Secretary Sheila Guckian detailed the busy year of Club Activities throughout 2018 on and off the field.  Out-going Treasurer Eoin Meehan delivered healthy Financial Accounts for both Club and Park Accounts for 2018.  Officers returned for 2019:  Chairperson Emmet Mahon, Secretary Sheila Guckian, Treasurer Dermot McKeon, Asst Treasurers Kevin Nealon & Eoin Meehan, Registrar Vincent Lee, Development & Insurance Officer PJ Meehan, Cultural Officer Maria Fallon, Park Bookings Kealen McKeon and IT Officer Eoin Meehan.
St Stephen’s Day Charity Match- Our Annual Charity Match will take place on Wed 26th Dec in Pairc Cill Tiobraid.  This is a great opportunity for all players past and present to burn off the Christmas Dinner Calories and raise money for a worthy cause.  Full details on the Match will be on Facebook and Twitter in the next few days.
 
Season’s Greetings – As we enter the Festive Period, Kiltubrid GAA wish all our Supporters at Home and Abroad a very Happy Christmas.  We also take this opportunity to thank John Connolly in the Leitrim Observer and Declan Bohan Leitrim GAA PRO for all their assistance and support throughout 2018.
Lip Sync Legends DVD – Get your hands on a DVD of the recent Kiltubrid Lip Sync Night just in time for Christmas.  The DVD includes all 14 Acts, Opening Scene, Closing Finale Dances plus bonus behind the scenes footage and interviews which aren’t to be missed!!  DVDs are currently on Sale at €10 from Gerties Bar.  We expect these to sell fast so please secure your copy and book your DVD by contacting Micheal 086 892 9340 or Niall 086 367 1917.
Volleyball All-Ireland – Hard luck to Drumshanbo Vocactional School, as they were defeated by Loughrea College in the All-Ireland Senior Boy’s Final.  Kiltubrid were well represented on the team with Captain Diarmuid MacThiarnan, Sean McNabola, Barry McWeeney and Peter Winters.

Kiltubrid GAA Club Notes 13/12/2018

AGM – Kiltubrid GAA AGM for 2018 will take place this Friday 14th December at 8pm in the Club Rooms.  With lots of progress on and off the field in 2018 and more planned for 2019 a big turnout of new and familiar faces is required.
Sean Redican Honoured – Well done to Kiltubrid’s Sean Redican who was Honored with the Joe McInerney Award last weekend by Leitrim NY GAA & Leitrim NY Ladies GAA at their Dinner Dance in Rosie O’Grady’s, Times Square, New York.
Lip Sync Legends DVD – Get your hands on a DVD of the recent Kiltubrid Lip Sync Night just in time for Christmas.  The DVD includes all 14 Acts, Opening Scene, Closing Finale Dances plus bonus behind the scenes footage and interviews which aren’t to be missed!!  DVDs will be on Sale at €10 each from this Friday at the AGM or in Gerties Bar that night.  We expect these to sell fast so please secure your copy and book your DVD by contacting Micheal 086 892 9340, Sheila 087 285 0377 or Niall 086 367 1917.
Volleyball All-Ireland – Best of luck to Drumshanbo Vocactional School, as they contest the Senior All-Ireland Boy’s Volleyball Final on Wednesday 12th December in Dublin.  Kiltubrid are well represented on the team with Captain Diarmuid MacThiarnan, Sean McNabola, Barry McWeeney and Peter Winters.
Benefit Social – There will a Benefit Night for the family of the Late Gregor Zelais, Keshcarrigan on Sat December 15th in Gerties Bar & Rockin Mollies.  Music in both venues on the night with Admission optional on the night.  Finger Food and Monster Raffle on the Night.
Christmas Presents – Beat the Christmas rush and get your Official Kiltubrid GAA O’Neills Leisurewear online via https://www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/gaa/ireland/kiltubrid-gaa.html

Kiltubrid GAA Club Notes 04/12/2018

AGM – Kiltubrid GAA AGM for 2018 will take place on Friday 14th December at 8pm in the Club Rooms.  With lots of progress on and off the field in 2018 and more planned for 2019 a big turnout of new and familiar faces is required.
Lip Sync Legends DVD – Following on from the recent Lip Sync Legends Night we will have details confirmed later this week on how to get your hands on a DVD of the event just in time for the Christmas.  Keep an eye on Facebook and Twitter for details.
Scór na nÓg – Well done to the Kiiltubrid GAA Instrumental Music group who won the county Scór na nÓg last weekend. Massive congrats to Darragh Lee, Eadaoin Lee, Clare McWeeney and Ciara Ferry.  Well done also to their Parents for putting in huge preparations over the last few Months.  They now represent Leitrim in the Connacht Scór na nÓg on January 13th in Claremorris.
Nathan An Ríl Deal – Well done to Nathan Mahon who put on an as always great performance on the An Ríl Deal Irish Dance Competition on TG4 last weekend.
Christmas Presents – Beat the Christmas rush and get your Official Kiltubrid GAA O’Neills Leisurewear online via https://www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/gaa/ireland/kiltubrid-gaa.html Remember O’Neills deliver Worldwide to all Kiltubrid Supporters dotted around the world.

Kiltubrid GAA Club Notes 28/11/2018

AGM – Kiltubrid GAA AGM for 2018 will take place on Friday 14th December at 8pm in the Club Rooms.  With lots of progress on and off the field in 2018 and more planned for 2019 a big turnout of new and familiar faces is required.
Scór na nÓg – Best of luck to all the Boy’s and Girls representing Kiltubrid in the Scór na nÓg on Sunday 2nd December in the Mayflower Drumshanbo.
Baby Boy – Congratulations to James and Jenny Gill on the birth of their Baby Boy Conor last week, a little brother for big sister Mia.
Christmas Presents – Beat the Christmas rush and get your Official Kiltubrid GAA O’Neills Leisurewear online via https://www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/gaa/ireland/kiltubrid-gaa.html Remember O’Neills deliver Worldwide to all Kiltubrid Supporters dotted around the world.

Kiltubrid GAA Club Notes 21/11/2018

Kiltubrid Lip Sync Legends – With a packed Landmark Hotel the Kiltubrid Lip Sync Legends lived up to its hype with a hugely enjoyable and entertaining night.  The variety of Acts that took to the stage showed the Weeks of hard work in rehearsals that were put in. All Acts were a credit to themselves last night and over the last few weeks.  Well done to the winner Kevin Meehan who really made “The Greatest Showman” Act his own and the crowd reacted wildly!!  The Acts were entertained in turn by our Judges and as always professional MC John Lynch  The night itself could not have happened without a strong organizing committee who worked selflessly over the last few months.  A full report on the night will be in next weeks Leitrim Observer.

Kiltubrid GAA Club Notes 14/11/2018

Kiltubrid Lip Sync Legends – The wait is nearly over.  Kiltubrid Lip Sync Legends Night in association with our Main Sponsor North West Tool Hire next Saturday 17th November in the Landmark Central.  Acts are currently are putting the finishing touches to their performances with a great Nights Craic guaranteed.  Among the performers on the night are Leitrim County Councillors Brendan Barry and Enda Stenson, former county stars Gary Reynolds, Dermot Reynolds and Shane Foley, former Leitrim Ladies Footballers Miranda Burke, Michelle Guckian and Aoife McWeeney, local characters Brian and Kevin Meehan, well known publicans Des and Niall Foley and a raft of others.  These on stage shenanigans are simply not to be missed.  Doors open at 7pm and the show commences at 8pm. There will be €500 in door prizes up for grabs on the night and some phenomenal prizes on offer. 

Tickets – Last remaining Tickets on Sale now from both Kiltubrid Ladies and Men’s Club Executives.  Tickets  can also be purchased in Gerties Bar, Rockin Mollies Bar, The Sheemore Inn, The Lakeside Tavern and Talk n Tech.  You can also book your ticket by contacting Eoin 086 3153438, Micheal 086 8929340 or Niamh 086 8851066 before Friday 16th November.

Sympathy – We express our sympathy to the O’Rourke and Carroll families Carrickport who passed away this week.  May she rest in Peace.

Quiz Night – Lip Sync Act Steven Guckian and Maria Quigley held a very enjoyable Quiz in the Sheemore Inn Kilclare last weekend.  Big Thank you to all who supported the night and Tommy & Mary for their hospitality.

Dirty Dancing – The Kiltubrid G4MO Lip Sync Act are hosting a screening of “Dirty Dancing” in Rocking Mollies on the Sat 10th November at 7pm.  More details for the events on the night are available on Social Media.

Pool Competition – Well done to Darren Philips who defeated Aydin Tas in the Final of the Teachers Lip Sync Pool Competition held in Cardiff’s Lakeside Tavern.  Thank you to all who supported the night and to Eilis and James for their as always great hospitality.

Donkey “Poo” Bingo – Brian Meehan’s “Donkey Poo Bingo” took place last Sunday with Fionn McGinley from Dublin claiming the top Prize on the Day.  Thanks you to everyone who supported this popular Fundraiser.

Kiltubrid GAA Club Notes 07/11/2018

Kiltubrid Lip Sync Legends – Just under 2 weeks to go until the Kiltubrid Lip Sync Legends Night in association with our Main Sponsor North West Tool Hire on Saturday 17th November in the Landmark Central.  Acts are currently going to through rigorous rehearsals ahead of the big night.  Over the next few weeks, each Act will be holding Mini-Fundraisers in advance of the Lip Sync Legends Night. Please keep an eye on Local and Social Media for upcoming details of the Acts taking part and their Fundraising Events. 

Tickets – On Sale now from both Kiltubrid Ladies and Men’s Club Executives.  Tickets can also be purchased in Gerties Bar, Rockin Mollies Bar, The Sheemore Inn, The Lakeside Tavern and Talk n Tech.  Tickets will also be on sale after Mass in Rantogue & Drumcong this weekend.  Please note that this is an Over 18’s Event.

Un15 – Our Un15 Lads finished off the 2018 season with defeated to Annaduff in the Shield Final.  Both teams served up an exciting battle in very tough conditions.  Well done to all Players, Mentors and Parents for their efforts.  Many thanks to Gerties Bar, Kesh for providing after match refreshments.

Quiz Night – Steven Guckian and Maria Quigley are hosting a Quiz Night Fundraiser for their Lip Sync Legends Event Act this Friday 9th November at 9pm in the Sheemore Inn, Kilclare.

Dirty Dancing – The Kiltubrid G4MO Lip Sync Act are hosting a screening of “Dirty Dancing” in Rocking Mollies on the Sat 10th November at 7pm.  More details for the events on the night are available on Social Media.

Pool Competition – There will be a Pool Competition in Cardiff’s Lakeside Tavern on Sat 10th November starting at 9pm Sharp.  All funds raised will go towards the Lip Sync Legends Event.

See the Ass after Mass – Brian Meehan’s “Donkey Poo Bingo” will take place on Sunday 11th November  at 12.30pm in Kiltubrid GAA Park.  Lines are still available at €5 each from various local business’

25 Card Drive – Big thank you to everyone who supported the Enda Stenson Lip Sync Fundraiser held last weekend in The Sheemore Inn Kilclare.  A great nights Cards playing was had by all!

Sympathy – The Club extends it’s deepest sympathy to the family of the late Padraig Flynn, Driney who passed away recently.  Rest in Peace.

Connacht – Well done to Carrick Hurling Club on their great win in the Junior Hurling Championship last weekend.  Best of luck to Aughawillan this weekend as they fly the Leitrim flag against Ballintubber.

Kiltubrid GAA Club Notes 31/10/2018

Kiltubrid Lip Sync Legends – Just over 3 weeks to go until the Kiltubrid Lip Sync Legends Night in association with our Main Sponsor North West Tool Hire on Saturday 17th November in the Landmark Central.  Acts are currently going to through rigorous rehearsals ahead of the big night.  Over the next few weeks, each Act will be holding Mini-Fundraisers in advance of the Lip Sync Legends Night. Please keep an eye on Local and Social Media for upcoming details of the Acts taking part and their Fundraising Events. Tickets are available from both Clubs and can also be purchased in Gerties Bar, Rockin Mollies Bar, The Sheemore Inn, The Lakeside Tavern and Talk n Tech.

 

Lip Sync Booklet – If you or your Business would like to support this event by being included in our event Booklet, please contact Micheal McKiernan 0868929340 before 12noon this Friday 2nd November for inclusion.

 

U15 – The lads claimed their place in the Shield Final after a good win over Drumkeerin last weekend.  They now meet Annaduff in the Final next weekend with Date/Time/Venue TBC.

 

Dublin Champions – Well done to former Kiltubrid Netminder Kieran Murray who won the Dublin Junior 2 Championship with Ranelagh Gaels in Parnell Park on Bank Holiday Monday.

 

25 Card Drive – There will be a 25 Card Drive for Lip Sync Act Enda Stenson held in the Sheemore Inn next Friday 2nd November starting at 9pm.

 

Kids Halloween Party – After a lot of scares, laughs and craic, the kids Halloween party finished up as a very enjoyable night for both young and old!  A big thank you to everyone who came and supported the event on the night. And lastly well done to all who helped organize this night in any way big or small. The Pumpkin Carving Competition had lots of entries with Rose Gannon’s the winning entry and she gets 2 Tickets to the Scare on High Street kindly sponsored by An Tostal Festival Happy Halloween Everyone!!

 

Soccer Tournament – Well done to the Mohill lads who won the Kiltubrid 6 Aside Tournament today in Aura Leitrim Leisure Centre.  Big thank you to all the Teams who entered and Sponsors Flynns Bar and Aura Leisure Centre. Also well done to all who organized the Tournament.  A

 

Dirty Dancing – The Kiltubrid G4MO Lip Sync are hosting a screening of “Dirty Dancing” in Rocking Mollies on the Sat 10th November.  More details for the events on the night are available on Social Media.

 

Connacht – Best of luck to both Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher, Fenagh St Caillians and St Mary’s in their Connacht Championship games this weekend.

Kiltubrid GAA Club Notes 25/10/2018

Kiltubrid Lip Sync Legends – Just over 4 weeks to go until the Kiltubrdi Lip Sync Legends Night in association with our Main Sponsor North West Tool Hire on Saturday 17th November in the Landmark Central.  Acts are currently going to through rigourous rehearsals ahead of the big night.  Over the next few weeks each Act will be holding Mini-Fundraisers in advance of the Lip Sync Legends Night. Please keep an eye on Local and Social Media for upcoming details of the Acts taking part and their Fundraising Events. Tickets are available from both Clubs and can also be purchased in Gerties Bar, Rockin Mollies Bar, The Sheemore Inn, The Lakeside Tavern and Talk n Tech.

Lip Sync Booklet – If you or your Business would like to support this event by being included in our event Booklet, please contact Micheal McKiernan 0868929340 before 5pm this Friday 26th October for inclusion.

Sympathy – The Club extends its deepest sympathy to the family of John James Winters, Derreen, Drumcong who passed away earlier this week.  May he rest in Peace.

U15 – The lads finished off their Round Robin fixtures with a comfortable win over Annaduff last week.  The lads now play the Championship Shield Semi-Final at home to Drumkeerin next Sat 27th October at 12noon.

Intermediate Champions – Well done to our neighbours Fenagh St Caillians who defeated Annaduff to win the Intermediate Titles after a gap of 44 Years.

Kids Halloween Party – What’s now becoming an annual event due to popular demand we will be holding the Kids Halloween Party next Monday 29th October from 5pm – 7pm in Pairc Cill Tiobraid.  Scary Music, Ghoulish Games, Devlish Treats, Frights & Delights!!   Something for all Kids Big & Small Indoor and Outdoor on the evening. Face Painting, Kids & Adult Fancy Dress, Kids Art Exhibition, Pumpkin Design Competition, Food/Drink, Music and Football.  Everyone attending is encouraged to bring a small selection of treats for sharing on the night. Tea/Coffee will be available on the night.  If you want to lend a hand on the night or have any please let Noelle 0863223063.   All profits going to to the Kiltubrid GAA & Kiltubrid Ladies GAA Lip Sync Event for Pairc Cill Tiobriad Redevelopment Works.

Soccer Tournament – Our Men’s Football Team Lip Sync Act “Spice Boys” are holding a Soccer Tournament on Saturday 26th October in the Aura Leisure Centre Carrick starting at 12noon.  Please contact Mickey or Shane for further details or keep an eye on Social Media for more details.

Dirty Dancing – The Kiltubrid G4MO Lip Sync are hosting a screening of “Dirty Dancing” in Rocking Mollies on the Sat 10th November.  More details for the events on the night are available on Social Media.

Scary Kesh Feis – Keshcarrigan and surrounding areas are becoming a mecca at the moment for Scarecrows with some great entries so far.  With a Bank Holiday weekend full of Activities in Keshcarrigan for young and old it sure to be a weekend not to be missed.  On Saturday 27th October there will be a Scary Fun & Games for Big and Smalls Kids from 6pm in Gerties,  Scarecrow Exhibition from 7.30pm in the Village followed by a Fancy Dress Party from 9.30pm in Rockin Mollies for the bigger Kids.  On Sunday 28th October there will be a Zombie Party in Gerties from 8.30pm.  On Monday a Motions, Potions & Slime Making Event will take place in Rockin Mollies from 2pm – 4pm.

Kiltubrid GAA Club Notes 16/10/2018

Rehearsals Begin – Just over 5 weeks to go until Showtime on Saturday 17th November in the Landmark Central.  Acts have become their rigorous rehearsals last weekend.  Over the next few weeks, each Act will be holding Mini-Fundraisers in advance of the Lip Sync Legends Night. Please keep an eye on Local and Social Media for upcoming details of the Acts taking part and their Fundraising Events. If you or your Business would like to support this event, please contact any member of Kiltubrid GAA or LGFA Executive.  Tickets will go on sale next weekend.

 

U9 – Well done to our Un9 Boys who participated in the Leitrim GAA Festival of Football tournament last weekend in the Centre of Excellence.

 

U15 – Our game v Annaduff fell victim to the weather last weekend.

 

County Final Day Reps – Well done to our Young Players Sam Conroy and Oran McWeeney who lead the two senior teams in the Co Final Parade behind our own Kiltubrid Pipe Band.

 

Congrats – Well done to Aughawillan who secured the Senior title in a great Final over Mohill.  Hard luck to the Mohill team.

 

Soccer Tournament – Our Mens Football Team Lip Sync Act “Spice Boys” are holding a Soccer Tournament on Saturday 26thOctober in the Aura Leisure Centre Carrick.  Please contact Mickey or Shane for further details or keep an eye on Social Media for more details.

 

Dirty Dancing – The Kiltubrid G4MO Lip Sync are hosting a screening of “Dirty Dancing” in Rocking Mollies on the Sat 10thNovember.  More details for the events on the night are available on Social Media.

 

Scary Kesh Feis – Keshcarrigan and surrounding areas are becoming a mecca at the moment for Scarecrows with some great entries so far.  With a Bank Holiday weekend full of Activities in Keshcarrigan for young and old it sure to be a weekend not to be missed.

Kiltubrid GAA Club Notes 10/10/2018

Rehearsals Begin Just over six weeks to go until Showtime on Saturday 17th November in the Landmark Central.  Acts are getting ready for rehearsals starting this Saturday 13th October, there are still a few spots open for prospective Acts, if you’d like to get involved please contact any member of Kiltubrid GAA or Kiltubrid LGFA.  Over the next few weeks each Act will be holding Mini-Fundraisers in advance of the Lip Sync Legends Night. Please keep an eye on Local and Social Media for upcoming details of the Acts taking part and their Fundraising Events. If you or your Business would like to support this event please contact any member of Kiltubrid GAA or LGFA Executive.

U12 Skills Competition Well done to our Un12 Boys who competed in the Connacht Skills Competition last Friday after qualifying from the County Finals recently in 3rd Place. Members of the Skils Squad were Darragh Lee, Jack Keaney, Cian McCormack and Fionann McKeon.

Joe Flynn Tournament Our Un12 Boys took part in the in the Joe Flynn Tournament last weekend. They played Drumkeerin, Castlebar Mitchells (Mayo) and Corofin (Galway) before losing out to Kilmore (Roscommon) in the Semi Final. Thank you to the St Mary’s Club for the Invitation to take part and well done on a very well organised Tournament.

U15 We play Annaduff next Saturday 13th October at 12noon in Kiltubrid.

Junior Championship  Well done to Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher on their Junior Championship win over Glencar/Manorhamilton last weekend.  A great boost for a Club and Community who’ve got a just reward for their efforts after a turbulent few years.

Ultimate Game Show Night “The Backstreet Boobs” Kiltubrid Seniors Ladies Act held a greats nights Craic in Gerties Bar last weekend. Big Thank You to all who supported and helped out running the event.

Scór na nÓg If you are interested in participating in this years Scór na nÓg in either Music, Singing, Irish Dancing, Recitation, Quiz or Novelty Act please contact Maria Fallon on 0872261538.