Archive for category: Leitrim Gaels

Under 12 League – The under 12 team played their final Longford Leitrim League game on Thursday last beating St Francis 7-14 to 4-12. They play Grattan Gaels in the semi-final at home in Leitrim tomorrow Thursday at 6:30pm. We urge as many supporters as possible to come out and support this talent group of players.

Division 4 – The Division 4 team played Bornacoola on Saturday last and finished the league on a high winning 2-11 to 3-05. Great to see club stalwart Ciaran Corcoran come on and get on the scoresheet. Well done to managers Peter Goldrick and Mal Guckian and team and best of luck in the Junior B championship starting in early August

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/

Club Gear – Anyone wishing to order club gear such as Half zips, Jerseys, Training tops, Shorts and Socks please contact Mark Chandler 087 2695237 Chairperson.leitrimgaels.leitrim@gaa.ie

LeitrimSeniors – Well Done to Aidan Flynn and the Leitrim Senior team and management beating Louth in the Qualifiers. We wish them best of luck against the Farney Armey, Monaghan on Saturday at 2:30 pm in Pairc Sean in round 3.

Leitrim Minors – Best of luck to Donal Casey, Jack Flynn and Matthew Earley and the Leitrim minor team playing Sligo in Markievicz Park on Friday Evening at 7:30pm.

 

Under 12 League – The under 12 team continued their Longford Leitrim Leauge with two more wins over the last week. On Thursday their emerged winners against Gortleteragh 4-09 to 1-07 and on Monday eveing they had a big win over Bornacoola 8-15 to 2-08. They play St Vincents away tomorrow Thursday at 7:30 in Drumlish. They started their Longford Leitrim league on Thursday evening when they hosted Wolfe tones from Longford. They showed they true skill and passon and came out winners 6-06 to 2-06. They are way to Gortletheragh tomorrow evening Thursday at 7:30pm. They are out again on Monday evening, hosting Bornacoola in Leitrim at 7:30pm.

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.

Under 20’s – the county under 20’s were knocked out of the Connaught championship on Saturday. The club was well represented on the team with Narada Protrasco, Stephen Mc Dermott, Donal Moreton, Patrick Flynn and Shaun Chandler.

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.

Thank You – Thanks to Joe Guckian, Bernie Goldrick and their team of helpers who had the community field and club house looking well for the hurling feile which took place last weeken

Division 1 – The division 1 team play Fenagh away on Sunday in Fenagh at 12 noon.

Under 15 League – The under 15 team played their St Josephs in the Shield semi-final on Friday and emerged victorious. 3-15 to 5-07.The final is likely to be this Friday with venue and time to be confirmed..

Leitrim v Roscommon – congratulations to Aidan Flynn on being the first Leitrim Gaels player to start outfield for Leitrim in a championship game.

Sponsorship – Thank you to Esquires for Sponsoring the under 12 team in in the Leitrim Longford Under 12 competition taking place at the moment.

Swan Bar Division 4 – The division 4 team played Cloone on Saturday last, but were beaten by a better team. They play Kiltubrid on Saturday next in Leitrim at 7pm.

Westlink Coaches Under 15 League – The under 15 team start their league campaign this week when they play Allen Gaels away on Friday evening at 7pm in Drumshanbo. They then host Gortletteragh in Leitrim on Tuesday at 7:30pm. Best of luck to the team and Management.

Pitch Closure– The playing surface of the pitch is closed until further notice for games and training. We asking all players and management to respect this and train on the training area around the pitch.

5km Run – Leitrim Village 5km Canal run and walk Sunday 29^th April at 12 noon from Leitrim Gaels Community Field. All funds go towards Community Cardiac Rehab Programme Leitrim/Roscommon and St Joseph’s Centre Leitrim village. Entry fee €10/ €20 per Family.

Big Night Out – Leitrim Gaels will be holding a fundraiser in Rory Dolan’s, McLean Ave, Yonkers, NY on Friday the 4th of May 2018 at 9pm. Presentations on the night from the club will be made to Willie Reynolds and Mary O Keefe in recognition of the work they did in NY 20 years ago fundraising for the club. There will be door prizes, raffle prizes, 50/50 draw and music on the night. All Gaels home and abroad are welcome on the night for what promises to be a great night.

Division 1 – The Division 1 team picked up their first points in the league on Saturday after seeing off the brave challenge of Ballinaglera. Ballinaglera started the better, but an Enda Moreton goal soon brought the Gaels back into contention. The sides were level at 1-06 to 0-9 at halftime. Leitrim Gaels got the crucial early points in the second half, but Ballinaglera kept on battling and put it up to our lads all the way to the end. Final score 1-13 to 0-14. The team play Championship and League winners from 2017 Mohill at home in Leitrim on Saturday at 7pm. This is a huge game for the team so all support is welcome.

Under 13 League – The under 13 team played their semi-final on Monday evening, but unfortunately lost out on a place in the final to St Marys by 3-10 to 3-07.  Well done to all the players who done both themselves and the club proud. The reserve team play their semi-final this evening Wednesday at 6:30pm in Leitrim against St Marys, Best of luck to them.

Membership – Membership is now overdue and should be paid as soon as possible.  Please remember if you have not paid your membership you are not insured to train or play for the club. Non-Playing Member €25, Playing Adult €60, Student/Juvenile €40 and Underage €20.

Club Gear – Anyone wishing to order club gear such as Half zips, Jerseys and Training tops, please contact Mark Chandler. We will be putting in an order in the next few weeks.

Big Night Out – Leitrim Gaels will be holding a fundraiser in Rory Dolan’s, McLean Ave, Yonkers, NY on Friday the 4th of May 2018 at 9pm. Presentations on the night from the club will be made to Willie Reynolds and Mary O Keefe in recognition of the work they did in NY 20 years ago fundraising for the club. There will be door prizes, raffle prizes, 50/50 draw and music on the night. All Gaels home and abroad are welcome on the night for what promises to be a great night.

Club Meeting – Underage Meeting for all managers from under 6 to under 17 on Friday evining at 8pm in the clubhouse. There will then be a club meeting at 9pm in the clubhouse. All welcome.

Leitrim GAA Strategic Plan – Coiste Chontae Liatroma CLG is in the process of producing a Strategic Development Plan for the next three years.

As part of the consultation process, adult members of the GAA in Leitrim are being asked for their views under a number of headings. Every voice is important and this online survey is an important part of the consultation. So please give your views and opinions. It will take approximately 5 minutes to complete the questionnaire. Your participation in this study is completely voluntary.

Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this survey will be reported only in the aggregate.  If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact CLG Liatroma by email to – developmentofficer.leitrim@gaa.ie

Closing date for online replies is Friday 13 April.

Please click here to complete survey.