Kiltubrid GAA Club Notes 27/02/2018

Engagement – Congrats to Club Player Patrick Whitlow, Funshinagh and Niamh Dunney, Kildare on their recent engagement.

Under 13’s – Our under 13 team were unfortunately Defeated by Fenagh last weekend.

Referees Wanted – Leitrim GAA is currently recruiting new referees.  If you or know of someone who would be interested in taking up this role there is training on March 9th in the Bush Hotel at 8 o clock. Contact Sean at 0861267414 for any more details.  Kiltubrid has not had any active referees in the last few years and anyone interested is encouraged to consider taking up the whistle.

Leitrim Win – Well done to Leitrim who got their first win of 2018 on the board at the weekend.

Scór – Best of luck to those representing the Club in Scór Sinsir this weekend.

NFL Competition – Well done to Jim Doherty who is our Round 5 winner of our NFL  Predictions Competition.  Jim wins a prize of €50.  Round 5 will take place this coming weekend the 3rd/4th March.

Fixtures – Div 4 v Balinagleara on Saturday. Check the Facebook page for confirmed times details etc.

Membership – Membership is now due. It can be purchased securely online now via KlubFunder link on www.kiltubrid.gaa.ie  Adult Players €40, Adult Student Players €25, and Non-Playing Adult Member €40.  Cash payments can be made to Mickey Earley (Players Registrar), Vincent Lee (Club Registrar) or Eoin Meehan (Treasurer).

Leitrim GAA Supporters Ticket Draw – Tickets on sale for Leitrim GAA Supporters Club Draw.  We’d encourage anyone who is buying to please purchase from the Kiltubrid GAA allocation to help minimize the cost to the club.  Please contact Marie Lee or Eoin Meehan to purchase.

Kiltubrid GAA Club Notes 20/02/2018

Condolences – We were deeply saddened to hear of the untimely passing of Damien McKeon on Sunday 11th. We express our sincere sympathy to his wife Marian, his children Cian, Ríona and Fionnan, His parents Ben and Peggy, brother Keiran, sisters Barbara, Jeannette and Mairead, brothers-in-law and sister in law, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Damien’s passing is a huge blow to the village of Keshcarrigan where he was well known for helping out behind the family bar. Damien will be fondly remembered by all who knew him as one of life’s true gentlemen. May he Rest In Peace.

Condolences – On behalf of all at the club we offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Gus Guckian who passed away peacefully recently. Gus was one of our former club players who helped to shape the club as it is today. Those who knew him will remember his playing days and his friendly demeanour. May he Rest In Peace.

Underage Fixtures – Our under 13 played their first fixture last weekend. Unfortunately, the result didn’t go their way even though they had a very strong display. This Sunday the 25th they are playing our neighbours St Caillins in Fenagh at 12 noon. Please show your support for our future footballers.

Scór Reminder – Senior Scor will take place on Saturday March 5th. Anyone interested in taking part in the competition please contact Maria Fallon on 0872261538 for more details.

NFL Competition – Well done to Lisa Mulligan who is our Round 3 winner of our NFL  Predictions Competition.  Liam wins a prize of €50. All postponed games from round 3 were marked null and void as per our rules.
Round 4 will take place this coming weekend the 24/25th of February.

Lip Sync Legends night – Park Fundraiser – Kiltubrid GAA & Kiltubrid Ladies GAA are excited to announce that we will be holding a Lip Sync Legends Night on Sat 17th November 2018 in The Landmark Hotel
All funds raised will be in aid of the Pairc Cill Tiobraid Re-Development due to get underway in the coming months.
Keep an eye on Facebook, Twitter & Club Notes over the coming Months for further updates.

Fixtures – Our junior team starts their first round of the league the weekend beginning the 4th of March while our Intermediate team will begin their league campaign the 31st of March. Times and dates are to be confirmed in the coming weeks.

Membership- Membership is now due. It can be purchased securely online now via KlubFunder.  Adult Players €40, Adult Student Players €25 and Non Playing Adult Member €40. Cash payments can be made to Mickey Earley (Players Registrar), Vincent Lee (Club Registrar) or Eoin Meehan (Treasurer).

Allianz League Leitrim v Limerick- Good luck to our County Seniors and their management team as they take on the men from Limerick next weekend. Div 4 has proven over the years that it’s as competitive as the higher divisions. This young panel of players deserve our patience and continued support going forward. Supporters club tickets are on sale throughout the county. Our club has an allocation to sell. Please continue to support if you can as the club will have to buy any unsold tickets. The prizes are generous and your support could land you a nice surprise on the night of the draw.

Kiltubrid GAA Club Notes 06/02/2018

Scór – Senior Scor will take place on Saturday, March 5th. Anyone interested in taking part in the competition please contact Maria Fallon on 0872261538 for more details.

Allianz Football League Competition – Well done to Liam O’Brien who is our Round 2 winner of our NFL  Predictions Competition.  Liam wins a prize of €50.  Also Congrats to Aoife McWeeney who was top scorer in Round 1 of our NFL Predictions Competition and received a €50 prize. Round 3 Slips are available from all players and must be returned before 2pm on Saturday 10th February.

Lip Sync Legends night – Park Fundraiser – Kiltubrid GAA & Kiltubrid Ladies GAA are excited to announce that we will be holding a Lip Sync Legends Night on Sat 17th November 2018 in The Landmark Hotel
All funds raised will be in aid of the Pairc Cill Tiobraid Re-Development due to get underway in the coming months.
Keep an eye on Facebook, Twitter & Club Notes over the coming Months for further updates.

Kiltubrid GAA Club Notes 22/01/2018

Coaching – To anyone who is interested in doing the Online Foundation Coaching Course could you please send your Email Address and details to Shane.Foley21@gmail.com or contact Shane on 0872862841

Kiltubrid GAA NFL Predictions Competition – Win €550 with  Kiltubrid GAA NFL Predictions competition which starts with Round 1 next Saturday 27th January.  All slips must be returned by Saturday morning at the latest.  It’s the same format as last year.  We’ve added an online Pay & Play facility which will allow you do your picks online if you pay €14 up front before Friday 26th January. Slips are currently available from Players but please contact our Facebook page if you want to get your hands on some slips. More details available on www.kiltubrid.gaa.ie/home/nfl-predictions-competition/

Membership – Membership is now due for 2018 and can be given to Registrar Vincent Lee or Players Registrar Mickey Earley.  Adult Players €40, Adult Student Players €25 and all Non Playing Adult Members €40.

Leitrim GAA Supporters Ticket Draw – Tickets will be going on sale shortly for Leitrim GAA Supporters Club Tickets.  We’d encourage anyone who is buying to please purchase from the Kiltubrid GAA allocation to help minimize the cost to the club.

Volleyball team – Congratulations to club players Sean McNabola, Aidan McCormack, Dylan Easterbrook, Peter Winters & Barry McWeeney on their All-Ireland Volleyball Win last week with Drumshanbo Vocational School.

Congrats – Congrats to our own Clubman PJ Meehan on his recent GAA Award after completing his term on Central Council and Coiste Bainistí

Meeting – Club Park Development meeting Wed 24th Jan at 8pm at Cardiff’s

Underage Registration – Underage Registration will take place this Friday 26th January at 7.30pm at the pitch

Kiltubrid GAA Club Notes 08/01/2017

Belated New Year Wishes – Happy belated New Year to all our players, coaches, supporters and neighbours. All the best for 2018 from all at the club.

St Stephen’s Day Charity Game – Our annual Charity game was competitive considering some players were feeling a little worse for wear. The over 25’s roared into a commanding lead by halftime but the under 25’s superior fitness showed with a strong comeback in the second half. Unfortunately for them, the over 25’s experience won out in the end by a slim 2 points.
We raised 600 euro for the Simon community and donated 30 euro to the walk in memory of Lorraine lynch that also took place on St Stephens Day in Drumshanbo. Thanks to all who braved the cold to watch the game and thanks to Geraldine and the girls for making tea for all who attended.

Poker – Thank you to everyone who supported a great night’s Poker in the Cardiff’s Lakeside Bar.  After an epic battle, Mickey Earley claimed first prize over Romychito Galang and Kevin Meehan in second and third respectively.  Well done to those who organized the tournament and thank you to our hosts Eilis & James Cardiff for their as ever great hospitality on the night.  All funds raised will go directly to new gym equipment for Kiltubrid GAA.

Kiltubrid GAA NFL Predictions Competition – Win €550 with  Kiltubrid GAA NFL Predictions competition which starts with Round 1 on 27th January.  It’s the same format as last year.  We’ve added an online Pay & Play facility which will allow you do your picks online if you pay €14 up front. Slips are currently available from Players but please contact our Facebook page if you want to get your hands on some slips. More details available on www.kiltubrid.gaa.ie/home/nfl-predictions-competition/

Want to Improve your Irish? – 

Irish conversation classes, or Ciorcal Comhrá, will start again in Ballinamore Library on Tuesday, 9 January 2018 at 8.00pm. There are separate groups for relative beginners, for those who have some Irish and for those who are fluent. These classes are a great opportunity to practice the Irish you know and to improve it. Also, Leaving Cert or transitional year students will find it useful for practice for their Irish orals. Classes are free and will run for 10 weeks to mid-March. Seo seans chun an Ghaeilge a labhairt. Beidh fáilte romhat. More information from Sean Ó Súilleabháin 087 6821566

Park Development Meeting – With the recent successful grant of €75000 for an upgrade of the Pairc Cill Tiobraid Playing Surface we are holding a meeting on Sat 13th January at 7.30pm in Cardiff’s, Drumcong.  Everyone who uses the Park in any way is encouraged to attend on the night as we look to plan a Fundraising Event to offset the additional costs outside the grant figure for the Development of the Playing Surface and general Park Facilities.  All ideas and Input are very welcome at this meeting as we undertake this major Park Development.

Condolences – Condolences to the family of Michael Sweeney who recently passed away in Galway. His funeral took place on the 30th of December. Michael lived in Keshcarrigan before moving to Galway over forty years ago. For those that don’t know he was a pivotal figure in promoting the GAA in Kiltubrid parish. He motivated many of the younger footballers in the sixties to get involved in football. His love of the Gaelic culture drove him to encourage many young lads at that time to participate in their club underage teams. He helped to shape the club to the way it is today. May he Rest In Peace.

Underage Registration – Underage Registration will take place this Friday 12th January at 7pm at the pitch. There will be a short presentation to discuss training requirements for the year. If anyone would like to help out with any of the underage teams in any way please contact Shane on 0872862841

Kiltubrid GAA Club Notes 22/12/2017

Calling all poker players –There is a fundraiser for the club taking place over the Christmas. This event takes place in the Lakeside Tavern in December 28th at 9:30. Make sure to show up for a great night’s Craic and a chance to win some money to help pay for the Christmas presents.

Kiltubrid GAA Club Notes 20/12/2017

Condolences – Kiltubrid GAA community wishes to sympathise with the McKiernan family Drumaweel on the death of Kathleen Smyth Ballyduff, Ballinamore aunt of Mary McKiernan. May her soul rest in peace.

Sponsors – Thanks to Cormac Rodgers of Sign Warehouse who sponsored training tops to our U6 to U10 Boys team recently.

Scór na nÓg – Well done to the club team that took part in the Scór na nÓg county final in Ballinamore on Sunday 17th of December! The team performed well in the competition.

Volleyball Winners – Well done Cian Gibbons, Diarmuid MacThiarnan and Peter Winters who won the All Ireland Schools Senior Final today with Drumshanbo Voc School. Great to have all Ireland winners within the club!

Calling all poker players – There is a fundraiser for the club taking place over the Christmas. This event takes place in the Lakeside Tavern on December 28th at 9:30. Make sure to show up for a great night’s Craic and a chance to win some money to help pay for the Christmas presents.

St Stephen’s Day Charity Game – Our annual Charity game is taking place on the 26th (St. Stephens Day). This year we have changed the theme to our more experienced players taking on our younger players. This year we are donating all the money from this event to the Simon Community. This is a great cause that we are hoping to have big support for. So please let’s have big numbers to support the elderly and the youth of the club in this epic battle.

Seasons Greetings – Finally we want to wish all our supporters, friends and neighbours a very Merry Christmas from all at the club!

Kiltubrid GAA Club Notes 13/12/2017

 Congratulations – A huge Congratulations to our own club legend Brian Foley, who was a contestant on Winning Streak at the weekend. Brian did us all proud with a spin of the wheel that seemed to keep on turning! It should be a great Christmas for those around Kilclare!

St. Stephen’s Day Charity Game – It’s getting close to that time of year again. Our annual Charity game will be going ahead on St. Stephen’s Day. Details will be confirmed within the next week.

Kiltubrid GAA Club Notes 18/12/2017

Kiltubrid GAA AGM – This took place on Saturday night last at the pitch. There was a good attendance and very productive. The new Committee for 2018 was also voted on at the AGM.

Committee 2018 – Congratulations to all new members of the Committee and a welcome return to the continuing officers. Also a huge thank you to all the officers who have stepped down, some of whom have given many years to the club. 

The list of members are as follows, Chairperson – Emmet Mahon, Asst Chairperson – Damien McWeeney, Secretary – Sheila Guckian, Asst Secretary – Carmel Murphy, Treasurer – Eoin Meehan, Asst Treasurer –Dermot McKeon/Kevin Nealon, PRO – Ray Foley, Registrar – Vincent Lee, Development Officer – PJ Meehan, Children’s Officer – Micheal MacThiarnan, Culture Officer – Maria Fallon, Coaching Officer – Shane Foley, Insurance Officer – PJ Meehan, IT Officer – Eoin Meehan, Healthy Club Officer – Barra MacThiarnan, Park Bookings – Kealan McKeon.

Best of luck for 2018!

Congratulations – Well done to our own club legend Brian Foley, who was lucky enough to have his ticket pulled out on RTÉ;s Winning Streak. He will be appearing on the show this coming Saturday the 9th of December. Best of luck Brian! We’re all behind you.

Calling all Parents and Coaches – To all coaches, parents and wannabe coaches with any interest in helping the underage teams within the club to prosper and build on the potential we need you!

You don’t need a sporting background as there are plenty of players within the club who can help. But we do need you to have the latest coaching badges so that the kids are getting the most out of it.

If you have an interest to help out please read below:

There will be an award one ran in Carrick on the following dates.

The dates that we have for the award one are as follows:

11th of Dec 2017

18th of Dec 2017

15th of Jan 2018

22nd of Jan 2018

29th of Jan 2018

05th of Feb 2018.

The foundation course dates are as follows:

15th of Jan to 29th of Jan On-line

Face to Face 26th of Jan

Practical for Both 03rd of Feb.

We need names ASAP.

Contact Shane Foley on 087 2862841 or message the Kiltubrid GAA facebook page if you are interested.


Drumcong NS – Drumcong NS is taking part in the Cumann na mBunscol Hurling Pilot Programme at the moment. Children are learning the basics of hurling and some classes will attend a hurling blitz before Christmas. Children can purchase hurls and/or helmets which are subsidised by Cumann na mBunscol and the county board. For more info about this programme or hurling equipment, please contact Micheál McKiernan in the school.

Kiltubrid GAA Club Notes 29/11/2017

Race Night – A very well attended night’s racing made the Kiltubrid GAA & Kiltubrid Ladies GAA race night a great success.  All profits go directly to the maintenance and development of Pairc Cill Tiobraid.  Many thanks to everyone involved in organizing and running the race night in any way big or small and to our helpful hosts Gertie’s Bar.  Thank you to our Raffle sponsors on the night, Brendan Barry and Jack Lee.  Many thanks to our Sponsors:  Gertie’s Bar, Lee’s Shop & Post Office, Kelly’s Driving Lessons, Innovate Carpentry, North West Tool Hire, King & Moffat, GSSD Plastering & Drylining, Hegarty Demolition, Lynch’s Paint & Wallpaper, Greener Excavation and Cross Wired Electrical.  Thank you to all who bought and sold horses/trainers/jockeys, Horses in our auction race and gave donations.  A full list of race winners is available on our Facebook page.

Club Awards – Well done to our Club Award Winners who were presented with their Awards last in Gerties Canal Stop. Club Person of the Year Noelle Easterbrook,  Junior Player of the Year Christopher McKeon and Senior Player of the Year Shane Foley

Kit Bag Sponsorship – The club wishes to thank Carmel Murphy of  HR Solutions for the recent kind sponsorship of club bags for the Under 15 and Under 17 players.

Schools Win – Well done to Kealen McKeon who is a trainer of the St Pats, Cavan team which won the Ulster Schools Rannafast Cup last weekend against St Michaels, Enniskillen.

Kiltubrid GAA Club Notes 07/11/2017

U21 Championship – Hard luck to the U21 team who were beaten by  St Francis at the weekend. Next game is on Sunday.
Sponsorship – Thanks to Cormac Rogers and the Sign Warehouse Drumshanbo for their recent kind sponsorship of training tops for the U6, 8 and 10’s.
Race Night – Kiltubrid GAA & Kiltubrid Ladies LGFA are running a Night at the Races on Sat 25th November in Gerties Bar, Keshcarrigan.  All proceeds from this event will go directly to the Maintenance and Development of Pairc Cill Tiobraid.  Horses, Trainers and Jockeys are now on sale at €20, €10 and €10 respectively with prizes for the winners of the race.  If you or your business are interested in Sponsoring one of the Ten races please contact Eoin 0863153438 or Louise 0879105328.  Please keep an eye on these notes via the Leitrim Observer, Facebook and Twitter for the latest updates in the lead up the Race Night.

Gaeltacht Scholarships – Leitrim Co Board GAA is offering grants for attendance at Gaeltacht courses to Leitrim boys and girls as part of their promotion of an Ghaeilge. These grants are open to registered members of Leitrim GAA clubs, boys or girls.  Some of the grants are part-sponsored by Gaeltacht colleges. In the case of cash grants, when students return they can claim their grant money on production of evidence of having successfully completed the course.  Application forms can be printed from the Leitrim GAA website www.leitrimgaa.ie by searching Gaeltacht Scholarships 2018 or can be had had from the Secretary of any GAA club. Beidh na hiarratais le fáil i ngach meanscoil sa Chontae freisin. The closing date for applications is Friday 10 November 2017.

Kiltubrid GAA Club Notes 30/10/2017

Kiltubrid ExPat Guest of Honour – Congrats to former Kiltubrid footballer Joe McGirl who was recently honoured as the “Guest of Honor” at the Rocklands GAA Pavilion Dance on Sat 14th October in New York.  Joe’s outstanding service to the Rocklands Club is a mark of the man who has taken his GAA roots to his adopted City by immersing himself in the ongoing development at Rocklands GAA on and off the field of play.  Well done Joe.
U21 Championship – Game against St Francis at 12 noon on Sunday at home.
Club meeting – Important club meeting Friday next at the pitch.
Race Night – Kiltubrid GAA & Kiltubrid Ladies LGFA are running a Night at the Races on Sat 25th November in Gerties Bar, Keshcarrigan.  All proceeds from this event will go directly to the Maintenance and Development of Pairc Cill Tiobraid.  Horses, Trainers and Jockeys are now on sale at €20, €10 and €10 respectively with prizes for the winners of the races.  If you or your business are interested in Sponsoring one of the Ten races please contact Eoin 0863153438 or Louise 0879105328.  Please keep an eye on these notes via the Leitrim Observer, Facebook and Twitter for the latest updates in the lead up the Race Night.

Gaeltacht Scholarships – Leitrim Co Board GAA is offering grants for attendance at Gaeltacht courses to Leitrim boys and girls as part of their promotion of an Ghaeilge. These grants are open to registered members of Leitrim GAA clubs, boys or girls.  Some of the grants are part-sponsored by Gaeltacht colleges. In the case of cash grants, when students return they can claim their grant money on production of evidence of having successfully completed the course.  Application forms can be printed from the Leitrim GAA website www.leitrimgaa.ie by searching Gaeltacht Scholarships 2018 or can be had had from the Secretary of any GAA club. Beidh na hiarratais le fáil i ngach meanscoil sa Chontae freisin. The closing date for applications is Friday 10 November 2017.