Archive for category: Leitrim Gaels

Intermediate Championship – The intermediate championship semi-final against favourites Fenagh is Saturday afternoon next in Pairc Sean at 3:30pm. We urge as many supporters as possible to come out and get behind the team as it is sure to go down to the wire.

Junior B Championship – The Junior B team bowed out of the championship last weekend when they were defeated by Fenagh in the semi-final. Well done to all the players who trained hard all year and Thanks to the management team of Peter Goldrick and Mal Guckian

Table Quiz – Thanks to all those who attended our quiz night on Friday night last. Thank you to Dessie Doyle for questions and comparing and to all those who donated prizes. Thanks to david Carty and staff for their wonderful hospitality and to the winning team the Master Debators , who donated the winning prize back to the club.

Club Gear – An order for Half Zips is being placed this week as we have the required numbers, if you want to be part of it please contact any committee member.

Go Games – The under 12 team travelled to croke park to take part in Go games on Sunday last well done to all the players and those who travelled with them. Thanks to Martin and Josie Murtagh for sponsoring tops for the occasion.

Sponsorship –The Club have three team kits sponsored for next year, anyone wishing to sponsor training tops, bags or other items please contact Mark Chandler 0872695237.

Poker Night – The Club are holding a poker night on Friday 19th October in the Leitrim Marina Hotel, starting at 9pm. Any inquiries to Mark Chandler.

Intermediate Championship – The intermediate finished off the group stages with a win over Cloone on Sunday last. The team are through to the quarter final which takes this Sunday next against Ballinamore in Pairc Sean at 6pm. Thanks to all the supporters who got behind the team in the group games and we hope to hear you again on Sunday. We wish Cloone’s Gavin Reynolds a speedy recovery after he suffered a knock in the game on Sunday

Under 15 Championship – The under 15 team started their championship on Tuesday evening last week and lost out narrowly to Glencar Manorhamilton. They suffered another loss to the hands of Mohill on Monday evening. They play St Brigids at home in Leitrim at 6:30 pm on Friday.

Under 17 Championship – Well done to the under 17 team and management team of Joe Casey, Benny Mc Loughlin and Johnny Donnegan who finished off the year by winning the shield final recently.

Go Games – Our underage teams are travelling to Croke Park on Sunday 23rd September to participate in go game. For further information, contact Aidan Flynn.

Fundraiser – The club are running a number of fundraisers over the next few months to help funding for all teams from underage up to Adult level. On Friday night 21st September, there is a table quiz in Carty’s lock 17 starting a 9pm. Table of 4 €40. There will be a Poker Night on Friday 19th October in Leitrim Marina Hotel.

Best Wishes – Best wish to all club members and their families receiving junior cert results.

Championship – The intermediate team continued their unbeaten run in the championship, seeing off fenagh 3-14 to 1-11 on Saturday evening last. Their final group game is against Cloone on the weekend after next September 8th/9th. The junior B team also won at the weekend beating off Ballinamore 4-15 to 3-05. They are through to the semi-finals on the weekend of September 22nd.

Under 13 Championship – The under 13 team have qualified for the division 1 Championship final after seeing off Annaduff in the semi-final on Monday evening. They are the first team in history of the club to qualify for a final in division 1. Opponents and date of final to be confirmed.

Under 17 Championship – the under 17 team have qualified for the championship shield final after they beat Allen Gaels 1-18 to 3-07 at the weekend in the semi-final. Date of final to be confirmed.

Sponsorship – Any person or business wishing to sponsor a team please contact Mark Chandler 0872695237. We are looking to get New jerseys for each age group.

Congratulations – Congratulations to Matthew Earley on winning the U-18 interprovincial championship 2018 with Connacht Rugby at the weekend

Championship – The intermediate championship continued on Saturday evening and saw a good Drumkerran team 1-14 to 0-8. There is no championship game this weekend.

Under 13 Championship – There was mixed fortunes for our two Under 13 teams on Thursday evening last, when they played St Marys. The 15-aide team won their game 4-11 to 3-10. The reserve team lost 4-05 to 1-07. The two teams are playing Dromahaire at home in Leitrim tomorrow evening Thursday.

Under 17 Championship – The under 17 team play Ballinamore Sean O’Heslins at home in Leitrim in their final group game on Monday evening nest at 7:30pm

Monster Draw – Thank you to everyone who supported our monster draw which took place on Saturday night last. The following people were the lucky winners last night. 1st Prize; Daniel Noone Australia Bathroom/kitchen fit out worth €2500, 2nd Prize; Darragh O’Boyle Leitrim Village €500 holiday voucher 3rd Prize; Karen Kearney Castleisland Co Kerry overnight stay in the Lough Erne Resort, 4th Prize; Sean McHale, Co Meath All Ireland and Rugby tickets 5th Prize; Sadie McGowan, Drumshanbo €100 cash. Thanks also to our sponsors and ticket sellers and to The Leitrim Inn for hosting the draw. Well done to all the winners.

All Ireland Tickets – The Club Hurling tickets draw took place on Sunday evening with the winners drawn David Bruen and Jonathan Moffatt. The draw for the football tickets will take place on Sunday 26th August 2018. To be entered into the draw please TEXT Linda on 0868625761. Note you must be a paid up member of the Club, over 17 years of age and will be required to cover the face value cost of the ticket.

Sponsorship – Any person or business wishing to sponsor a team please contact Mark Chandler 0872695237. We are looking to get new jerseys for each age group.

Smith Monumentals Championship – The intermediate championship starts this weekend with our opening game against Aughavas in Cloone on Saturday evening at 5:30pm. Best of luck to Mal and the team. Please come out and cheer on the team.

Barna Recycling Under 13 Championship – The Under 13 team play St Josephs away tomorrow evening Thursday at 7:30pm.

Newtowngore Engineering Under 17 Championship – The under 17 team recorded two victories over the last week. On Tuesday evening last week, they saw off Fenagh 2-13 to 3-07. Then played Allen Gaels on Monday evening and emerged victorious 2-23 to 0-7. They have no game this week.

Monster Draw – Tickets are still on sale for our monster draw. With prizes of a Bathroom/kitchen fit out worth €2500, €500 holiday voucher, overnight stay in the Lough Erne resort, All Ireland and Rugby tickets, and numerous other cash prizes. Tickets are €10 each or 3 for €20. Tickets can be purchased from any Senior Player, Manager, and Committee member or from the club website http://www.leitrimgaels.com/2018/leitrim-gaels-monster-draw/

Congratulations – Congratulations to Jonathan Guckian and Joan Coggins on their marriage last weekend. The clubs wishes both of them the very best in the future.

Longford/Leitrim Cross Border Under 12 League – The under 12 contested the under 12 Longford Leitrim League final against St Francis Drumard on Sunday evening. After a very well contested first half, they led 2-03 to 1-01. The Drumard side started the 2nd half the better with more fire in their belly and turn the result around scoring 3-04 without reply. The Gaels did mount a come back with some wonderful points and hitting the crossbar on a number of occasions. In the end, they came up short losing 2-08 to 4-05. This is a very talented group of players and they will taste success in the not to a decent future. Their coach Aidan Flynn deserves a lot of praise for the skill they displayed and the respect they show towards their opponents and the referee. The team was Conor Deegan, Ciaran Aldridge, Rosco McDaid, Sean Gaffney, Frank Cullen, Luke Aldridge, Josh Mc Namee, Jay Keane, Mathew O Boyle, Sean Mc Keon, Ronan Connolly, Eoghan Connolly, Mathew Murtagh, James Shanley, Scott Kerr, James Stenson, Iarlaith Martin, JJ Pratrasco, Alex Newcombe, Gearoid Curley and Fionn Curley.

Barna Recycling Under 13 Championship – The Under 13 team get their 15 aside championship under tomorrow Thursday hosting Mohill in Leitrim at 7pm. Best of luck to the team.

Newtowngore Engineering Under 17 Championship – The under 17 team play Fenagh away in round 2 of the championship on Monday evening at 7pm.

Dunnes Bar Division 1 League – The division 1 team won their second game of the league by seeing off Drumkerran who were unbeaten this year at home on Saturday. It what was a very competitive game, down to 14 men and trailing at halftime, our lads found their shooting boots to win 2-09 t0 1-10. We wish Michael McManus a speedy recovery after he suffered a knock in the game. It is a busy week ahead for the senior team in the league. They have a busy week ahead. They host Aughnashelin in Leitrim this evening Wednesday at 8pm. On Saturday they travel to table toppers Glencar Manorhamilton in their new pitch at 7pm. Thanks to all the support on Saturday and we hope you continue to come out and support the lads.

Monster Draw – Tickets are now on sale for our monster draw. With prizes of a Bathroom/kitchen fit out worth €2500, €500 holiday voucher, overnight stay in the Lough Erne resort, All Ireland and Rugby tickets, and numerous other cash prizes. Tickets are €10 each or 3 for €20. Tickets can be purchased from any Senior Player, Manager, and Committee member or from the club website http://www.leitrimgaels.com/2018/leitrim-gaels-monster-draw/

Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp Registration – Registration for Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps 2018 is currently underway online via the website, https://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/booking/ Please note: The online booking facility will close at noon on the Wednesday preceding the week of the camps. This year and going forward, Registrations will NOT be accepted on the first morning of camp. Registration can be completed using the online facility above, or through your local GAA club, at the club registration evening, which will be held in all clubs on Tuesday 30/5/17 at 7pm. The club registration evening will be co-ordinated by the club-coaching officer. COST: €60 for 1st child. €50 for 2nd child. €40 for 3rd and subsequent children. The camp will take place in Leitrim Gaels Community field from 23rd – 27th July.