Coaching News

Hurling

Croke Park hurling activity day

50 young hurlers from Leitrim got to spend last Tuesday visiting and playing in Croke Park. Hurlers from Glencar Manorhamilton, Sean O Heslins, Gortletteragh and St.Marys got to visit Croke Park stadium & museum and thenÓgot to play three 20 min. games on the Croke Park pitch. Our games were against clubs from Mayo and it was great to see that our lads were a match for the Mayo clubs. Great credit is due to the small band of personnel who continue to promote and develop hurling in the County. Well done to all.

Foundation award hurling course

A foundation award coaching course for all hurling coaches will take place on Friday 18th & Saturday 19th September in Ck – on – Shannon. Full details in next weeks news.

 

 

Football

Under 10 club blitz

The final round of under 10 club blitz due to take place this weekend has been postponed due to the very poor weather. We are hopeful that it will go ahead on Saturday week 12/09.

Under 14 School of excellence

There will be a coaching session for the under 14 squad this weekend in preparation for a blitz in Sligo on Saturday week 12/09. We have no confirmation of venue but players are asked to please check the website over the next few days for details.

Under 15 School of excellence

The under 15 squad will travel to Castlebar on Saturday next to take part in a Connacht blitz. All players please ensure they have their Leitrim togs & socks with them.

Bus will travel from Manorhamilton to Ck – on – Shannon and will depart from Bush hotel car park at the following times.

Manorhamilton 9.15, Factory Turn 9.40, Drumkeerin 9.50, Drumshanbo 10.10, Leitrim10.20, Ck – on – Shannon 10.30,

Under 16 Development squad

There will be a session on Saturday next in Ballinaglera, commencing at 11am. Bus times as follows.

Kinlough 9.15, Manorhamilton 9.35, Factory turn 9.45, Drumkeerin 9.55, Drumshanbo 10.15, Ballinaglera 10.30,

Ballinamore 8.45, Carrigallen 9.05, Aughavas 9.15, Cloone 9.25, Mohill 9.35, Masonite 9.45, Ck – on – Shannon 9.55, Leitrim 10.05, Ballinaglera 10.30,

No official word yet as to when the shield final of the Fr. Manning competition, in which we play Offaly will take place, but Monday next 07/09 is been mentioned as a possibility.

 

 

01-Sep-09 by Thomas Keenan

Coaching news – updated

Development squad coaching sessions

Starting on Monday last and continuing on Friday & Monday next, John Morrison will conduct coaching workshops for each of our development squads. These sessions are concentrating on technique and skill development along with tactical awareness. Club coaches are very welcome to attend any of these sessions. See details of sessions below.

 

Under 14 School of excellence

This squad will travel to Castlebar on Saturday next to take part in a blitz. Not all members of the panel will travel as only on team are entered, however all lads who dont travel on Saturday will be travelling to Sligo on Saturday September 12th for a blitz.

Bus times as follows for Saturday next. Travelling players not on the direct bus route should meet the bus at the Bush hotel car park

Manorhamilton 10.00, Factory turn 10.10, Drumkeerin 10.15, Drumshanbo 10.35, Leitrim 10.45, Ck-on-Shannon  10.50.

 

Players eligible to travel on Saturday:

Declan Daly, Kellan McHugh, Anthony Maguire, Conor Moran, Darren Murray, Kevin McWeeney, Cian Rock, Kevin Shanley, Micheal Clancey, Cathal Keegan, Shane McCarty, Darragh Gordon, Darren Kenny, Shane Sullivan, Joe Maguire, Alan McCann, Paul McGoldrick, Cathal McCauley, Shane Walsh, Brian Fox, David Percival, Rory McTage, Thomas Rolskis, Kieran Campbell

 

 

Under 15 School of excellence

John Morrison will conduct a coaching session for the under 15 squad on Friday morning next in Leitrim Gaels GAA grounds, commencing at 10.00am. This session will concentrate on technique & skill development and will not be a physical training session. All players are asked to bring a tennis ball to the session and to ensure they have their own water bottle. Any players injured at present are asked to attend as they can observe from the sidelines. Bus times and routes as follows

Ballinmore 9.00, Mohill 9.15, Masonite 9.25, Ck – on – Shannon 9.35, Leitrim 9.45.

Manorhamilton 9.00, Factory turn 9.10, Drumkeerin 9.15, Drumshanbo 9.35, Leitrim 9.45.

 

Under 16 Development squad

On this Wednesday evening 19/08 our under 16 squad will contest the Fr. Manning shield final against Offaly at the Longford Slashers GAA grounds in Longford, commencing at 6.00pm, All support would be very welcome.

Bus routes and times as follows

Kinlough 3.25, Manorhamilton 3.40, Factory Turn 3.50, Drumkeerin 3.55, Drumshanbo 4.15, Leitrim 4.25, Ck – on – Shannon 4.30, Longford 5.00.

Ballinamore 3.30, Carrigallen 3.50, Aughavas 4.00, Cloone 4.10, Mohill 4.20, Masonite 4.30, Dromod (pitch) 4.40, Longford 5.00.

Next session for the under 16 squad will take place on Monday next 24th August in Leitrim Gaels GAA grounds. This session will be conducted by John Morrison. Bus times as follows.

Ballinamore 9.00, Mohill 9.15, Masonite 9.25, Ck – on – Shannon 9.35, Leitrim 9.45.

Manorhamilton 9.00, Factory Turn 9.10, Drumkeerin 9.15, Drumshanbo 9.35, Leitrim 9.45.

 

 

18-Aug-09 by Thomas Keenan

Under 14 Development squad – Workshop

John Morrison will conduct a workshop with our under 14 development squad on Monday next 17/08 in Cloone GAA grounds, commencing at 10am. Any club coaches free at this time are very welcome to attend. A bus will travel from Manorhamilton to Cloone with the following pick up points.

Monorhamilton 8.20, Factory Turn 8.30, Drumkeerin 8.40, Drumshanbo 9.00, Leitrim 9.10, Ck – on – Shannon 9.15, Cloone 9.45.

 

 

15-Aug-09 by Thomas Keenan

Coaching News

Under 14 School of excellence

All players in this grade please note that their will be either a coaching session or a game over the weekend in preparation for the Sean Purcell tournament inÓgalway on Saturday week August 22nd. For more details players are asked to check the Leitrim GAA web site or contact Mark Heslin 086 – 3607370.

 

Under 15 School of excellence

Due to both Minor and U-16 club competitions our under 15 squad have a free weekend.

 

Under 16 Development squad

Today (Wednesday) our under 16 squad will take part in the Fr. Manning cup tournament at the Longford Slashers GAA grounds in Longford. Our first game is against the host county Longford, commencing at 6.30pm, followed by a game against Offaly at 7.15pm. All support would be very welcome.

Bus routes and times as follows

Kinlough 4.00, Manorhamilton 4.15, Factory Turn 4.25, Drumkeerin 4.35, Drumshanbo 4.55, Leitrim 5.05, Ck – on – Shannon 5.15, Longford 5.45.

Ballinamore 4.15, Carrigallen 4.35, Aughavas 4.45, Cloone 4.55, Mohill 5.05, Masonite 5.15, Dromod (roundabout) 5.25, Longford 5.45.

 

 

12-Aug-09 by Thomas Keenan

Coaching News

Under 14 School of excellence

Under 14 players have a free weekend this week.

 

 

Under 15 School of excellence

A training session for the under 15 squad will take place on next Saturday morning in Leitrim Gaels GAA grounds commencing at 11.00 am in preparation for a match against Fermanagh on Monday next, August 10th in the Fermanagh GAA training centre, Enniskillen, commencing at 7.30pm. Bus pick up points and times will be confirmed at Saturdays session.

 

 

Under 16 Development squad

The under 16 squad will play Kildare in a challenge match on Saturday next at 1pm in a Kildare venue (most likely Celbridge)

Players please note only one bus will travel and collection times are as follows.

Manorhamilton 9.45, Factory turn 9.55, Drumkeerin 10.05, Drumshanbo 10.20, Leitrim 10.25, Ck – on – Shannon 10.30

 

 

05-Aug-09 by Thomas Keenan

Coaching News

Under 14 School of excellence

Our under 14 School of excellence will play Roscommon on Tuesday evening next in Kilbride GAA centre commencing at 6.30pm. All players are asked to please note following bus routes and times. Manorhamilton 4.35, Factory turn 4.45, Drumkeerin 4.55, Drumshanbo 5.15, Leitrim 5.25, Ck – on – Shannon 5.30, Kilbride 6.15.

Ballinamore 4.50, Mohill 5.10, Masonite 5.20, Ck – on – Shannon 5.30, Kilbride 6.15.

Under 15 School of excellence

There is no session this weekend for this squad but a full list of dates will be published in next weeks news.

Under 16 Development squad

Next session for our under 16 development squad will take place on Monday 03/08 in Ballinaglera GAA grounds commencing at 10.30am. Full details of up coming games will be given to players on Monday. Bus routes and times for Monday as follows

Ballinamore 8.30, Carrigallen 8.45, Aughavas 8.55, Cloone 9.05, Mohill 9.15, Masonite 9.25, Ck – on – Shannon 9.35, Drumshanbo 9.50, Ballinaglera 10.10

Kinlough 9.10, Manorhamilton 9.30, Factory Turn 9.40, Drumkeerin 9.50, Ballinaglera 10.10.

Vhi GAA Cul camps 2009

Our Vhi GAA cul camps conclude this week with camps in Leitrim, Drumkeerin & Fenagh. A special thanks to all the children, approx. 900, who took part in this years camps, their parents and to the club officers who helped out at all the venues, to John Connolly & Willie Donellon from the Leitrim Observer, James Molloy and Therese Foy and this years Vhi GAA cul camp ambassador Dermot Reynolds who visited every camp and did a great job. Finally to all our coaches and camp supervisors who ensured our camps ran smoothly, rain and all, Thank you everyone.

 

 

28-Jul-09 by Thomas Keenan

Coaching News

Under 14 School of excellence

Our under 14 School of excellence will resume next weekend with a session in Ballinaglera GAA park, commencing at 10.30am. All players please attend.

Under 15 School of excellence

The under 15 school of excellence played Cavan on Saturday last in St. Marys GAA grounds Ck – on – Shannon. All players got game time with management using two different teams over the course of the session. Players have a break next week but full details of all upcoming sessions will be published in next weeks news.

Under 16 Development squad

Our under 16 development squad put in an excellent afternoons work in a challenge game against Cavan on Saturday last, winning by a point at the final whistle. Management gave all players game time in preparations for round one of this years Ted Webb blitz which will take place in Pairc Sean and St. Marys GAA grounds Ck – on – Shannon on Saturday next July 25th commencing at 2 o clock. Leitrim welcome Sligo, Galway City & West and Mayo South & West to Ck – on – Shannon and we would appeal to any Leitrim supporters free on Saturday afternoon to come along and support the Leitrim team and the overall blitz. Bus routes and times as follows.

Ballinamore 12.05, Carrigallen 12.25, Aughavas 12.35, Cloone 12.45, Mohill 12.55, Masonite 1.05, Ck – on – Shannon 1.15.

Kinlough 11.55, Manorhamilton 12.15, Factory Turn 12.25, Drumkeerin 12.35, Drumshanbo 12.55, Leitrim Village 1.05, Ck – on – Shannon 1.15.

Vhi GAA Cul camps 2009

Thanks to all the children who turned out in large numbers at last weeks Vhi GAA cul camps in Kinlough, Mohill & Drumshanbo. Special word of thanks to the Annaduff GAA club for making their grounds available to us on Wednesday morning as the pitch in Mohill was unplayable following Tuesday evenings downpour. Leitrim County star Dermot Reynolds, this years Vhi GAA cul camp ambassador, has been calling to all camps, giving advise and answering all sorts of questions, so kids have your question ready for Dermot when he calls into your camp. Next week is the last week of our camps so children dont miss out on a great week of activities in Leitrim, Drumkeerin & Fenagh (Sean O Heslins).

Fenagh Vhi GAA cul camp

Parents and children who have registered or are planning to attend the Fenagh camp, please note that this camp will now take place in Sean O Heslins GAA grounds Ballinamore. The change of venue is due to onÓgoing works on the pitch in Fenagh.

Registration

Places are still available on next weeks three camps Drumkeerin, Fenagh ( Ballinamore Sean OHeslins) & Leitrim Gaels. Registration can be by application form or by means of the new on line system.

This new system can be accessed from the GAA website, www.gaa.ie or from the Leitrim GAA website simply by clicking on the VHI logo. If however parents do not wish to use the new online system they can still fill out the paper application form and forward it direct to Thomas Keenan, Pairc Sean, Ck-on-Shannon.

 

 

22-Jul-09 by Thomas Keenan

Coaching News

Under 14 School of excellence

Our under 14 School of excellence will take a break next weekend and will resume on Saturday 25th July. Full details in next weeks news.

Under 15 School of excellence

The under 15 school of excellence will play Cavan on Saturday next July 18th in St. Marys GAA grounds Ck – on – Shannon commencing at 12 o clock. Bus routes and times as per under 16 squad.

Under 16 Development squad

The under 16 development squad will continue preparations for up coming Ted Webb blitz with a game against Cavan on Saturday next July 18th in Pairc Sean commencing at 12 o clock. Bus routes and times as follows.

Ballinamore 10.15, Carrigallen 10.35, Aughavas 10.45, Cloone 10.50, Mohill 11.00, Masonite 11.10, Ck – on – Shannon 11.20.

Kinlough 10.00, Manorhamilton 10.20, Factory Turn 10.30, Drumkeerin 10.40, Drumshanbo 11.00, Leitrim Village 11.10, Ck – on – Shannon 11.20.

Vhi GAA Cul camps 2009

Fenagh Vhi GAA cul camp

Parents and children who have registered or are planning to attend the Fenagh camp, please note that this camp will now take place in Sean O Heslins GAA grounds Ballinamore. The change of venue is due to onÓgoing works on the pitch in Fenagh.

Registration

Places are still available on all our remaining camps and registration can be by application form or by means of the new on line system.

This new system can be accessed from the GAA website, www.gaa.ie or from the Leitrim GAA website simply by clicking on the VHI logo. To date the site is proving very popular with many parents opting for this method of registration. If however parents do not wish to use the new online system they can still fill out the paper application form and forward it direct to Thomas Keenan, Pairc Sean, Ck-on-Shannon. Which ever way you decide to book, can you please do so as early as possible as this will assist greatly with camp organisation.

Camps taking place over the next two weeks are as follows.

 

20/07/09 – Aughavas, Dromahair, Gortletteragh.

27/07/07 – Drumkeerin, Fenagh, Leitrim.

 

 

17-Jul-09 by Thomas Keenan

Coaching News

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Coaching news

Under 14 School of excellence

Our under 14 School of excellence will continue on Saturday next, July11th with the session taking place in Drumshanbo GAA grounds, commencing at 12.30pm. Players please note venue and time change All clubs are asked to make sure their players are present for this session. Only players born in 1995 are eligible.

Under 15 School of excellence

The next session for our under 15 school of excellence will be on Saturday July 18th. Players are asked to check next weeks notes for more info.

Under 16 Development squad

The under 16 development squad will continue preparations for up coming games with a session in Ballinaglera on Saturday next commencing at 10.30am. Bus routes and times as follows.

Ballinamore 8.30, Carrigallen 8.50, Aughavas 9.00, Cloone 9.05, Mohill 9.15, Masonite 9.25, Ck – on – Shannon 9.35, Leitrim 9.45, Ballinaglera 10.15.

Kinlough 9.00, Manorhamilton 9.20, Factory Turn 9.30, Drumkeerin 9.40, Drumshanbo 10.00, Ballinaglera 10.15.

Vhi GAA Cul camps 2009

Free place competition

The winner of the last free place on our VHI GAA cul camps is Jenevieve Brennan, Drumshanbo North, Cloone, Co. Leitrim. Congrats Jenevieve.

Leitrim GAA would like to thank Vhi for sponsoring the free places, John Connolly & the Leitrim Observer for running the competition and every body who entered the competitions over the last four week.

VHI GAA Cul camp registeration

Our first three camps started on Monday with big turnouts in Aughawillan, Ck – on – Shannon and Manorhamilton.

Places are still available on all our remaining camps but some camps are filling fast so please register a.s.a.p. Registration can be by application form or by means of the new on line system.

This new system can be accessed from the GAA website, www.gaa.ie or from the Leitrim GAA website simply by clicking on the VHI logo. To date the site is proving very popular with many parents opting for this method of registration. If however parents do not wish to use the new online system they can still fill out the paper application form and forward it direct to Thomas Keenan, Pairc Sean, Ck-on-Shannon. Which ever way you decide to book, can you please do so as early as possible as this will assist greatly with camp organisation. This years camps will commence on Monday 6th July and will follow the same format as last year.

06/07/09 – Aughawillan, Manorhamilton, Ck-on-Shannon.

13/07/09 – Kinlough, Drumshanbo, Mohill.

20/07/09 – Aughavas, Dromahair, Gortletteragh.

27/07/07 – Drumkeerin, Fenagh, Leitrim.

 

 

08-Jul-09 by Thomas Keenan

Coaching News

Under 14 School of excellence

Our under 14 School of excellence will continue on Saturday next, July4th with the session taking place in Ballinaglera GAA grounds, commencing at 10.30am. All clubs are asked to make sure their players are present for this session. Only players born in 1995 are eligible.

Under 15 School of excellence

The next session for our under 15 school of excellence will be on Saturday July 18th. Players are asked to check next weeks notes for more info.

Under 16 Development squad.

All members of the under 16 development squad should note that the meetings with Oliver Cummings, postponed last weekend, will take place this Friday evening and Saturday morning. All Players are asked to please attend at the same times they were allotted for last weekend.

Vhi GAA Cul camps 2009

Free place competition

Congrats to the lastest winners of free places at this years Vhi GAA cul camps. Shane O Brien, Cornamuckla, Corriga, Aughavas and Tom Mc Cabe, Derrycullinan, Drumkeerin.

Don t miss your last chance at winning a free place on your favourite Vhi GAA cul camp in this weeks Leitrim Observer.

 

VHI GAA Cul camp registeration

Places are still available on our camps but some camps are filling fast so please register a.s.a.p. Registration can be by application form or by means of the new on line system.

This new system can be accessed from the GAA website, www.gaa.ie or from the Leitrim GAA website simply by clicking on the VHI logo. To date the site is proving very popular with many parents opting for this method of registration. If however parents do not wish to use the new online system they can still fill out the paper application form and forward it direct to Thomas Keenan, Pairc Sean, Ck-on-Shannon. Which ever way you decide to book, can you please do so as early as possible as this will assist greatly with camp organisation. This year s camps will commence on Monday 6th July and will follow the same format as last year.

06/07/09 – Aughawillan, Manorhamilton, Ck-on-Shannon.

13/07/09 – Kinlough, Drumshanbo, Mohill.

20/07/09 – Aughavas, Dromahair, Gortletteragh.

27/07/07 – Drumkeerin, Fenagh, Leitrim.

 

 

02-Jul-09 by Thomas Keenan

Coaching News

Under 8 & 10 Club blitz

Our under 8 & 10 play & stay blitz will continue this weekend with a series of games on Saturday morning starting at 10.30am. Clubs who wish to rearrange their blitz should contact all other clubs in their group. Saturdays groupings are as follows with first named club in each group hosting the blitz.

Fenagh + Mohill, B/more Sean O Heslins + Carrigallen, Aughavas + Annaduff, Cloone + Leitrim Gaels + Gortletteragh, Aughnasheelin + Bornacoola, Drumkeerin + Glenfarne + St.Osnats + Kiltubrid, Melvin Gaels + Drumreilly, GlencarManorhamilton + St.Marys, Allen Gaels + Dromahair.

Under 14 School of excellence

Our under 14 School of excellence will commence on Saturday next, June 27th. For the first few sessions we will operate two regional venues, Drumkeerin GAA grounds and Cloone GAA grounds. On Saturday next we will commence in Cloone at 10.30am with players from the following clubs, Annaduff, Aughavas, Aughawillan, Aughnasheelin, Bornacoola, Carrigallen, Cloone, Drumreilly, Fenagh, Gortletteragh, Kiltubrid, Mohill, Sean OHeslins & St. Marys

Training will commence in Drumkeerin GAA grounds at 1.30pm for players from the following clubs. Allen Gaels, Ballinaglera, Dromahair, Drumkeerin, GlencarManorhamilton, Glenfarne, Leitrim Gaels, Melvin Gaels & St.Osnats

Under 15 School of excellence

Our 2009 under 15 school of excellence will commence on Saturday next, June 27th in Kiltubrid GAA grounds at 11.00am. All players from last years under 14 school of excellence are asked to attend. For any further information please contact Cormac Flynn 087 6787716. Bus routes and times as follows.

Kinlough 9.30, Manorhamilton 9.50, Factory turn 10.00, Drumkeerin 10.10, Drumshanbo 10.30, Kiltubrid 10.45

Ballinamore 9.10, Carrigallen 9.30, Aughavas 9.40, Cloone 9.45, Mohill 9.55, Masonite 10.05, Ck – on – Shannon 10.15, Leitrim 10.25, Kiltubrid 10.45

Under 16 Development squad

The under 16 development squad will continue on this Friday evening and Saturday morning with a review of their strength & conditioning programme in Pairc Sean.All players will be contacted with details of their time etc.

Vhi GAA Cul camps 2009

Free place competition

Children please look out for the free places competition starting this week in conjunction with Vhi GAA cul camps, the Leitrim Observer & Leitrim GAA. Their will be one free place given away each week for the next four weeks.

Congrats to last weeks winner Aine Loughlin, Lisgorman, Killargue, Co.Leitrim.

VHI GAA Cul camp registeration

Places are still available on our camps but some camps are filling fast so please register a.s.a.p. Registration can be by application form or by means of the new on line system.

This new system can be accessed from the GAA website, www.gaa.ie or from the Leitrim GAA website simply by clicking on the VHI logo. To date the site is proving very popular with many parents opting for this method of registration. If however parents do not wish to use the new online system they can still fill out the paper application form and forward it direct to Thomas Keenan, Pairc Sean, Ck-on-Shannon. Which ever way you decide to book, can you please do so as early as possible as this will assist greatly with camp organisation. This years camps will commence on Monday 6th July and will follow the same format as last year.

06/07/09 – Aughawillan, Manorhamilton, Ck-on-Shannon.

13/07/09 – Kinlough, Drumshanbo, Mohill.

20/07/09 – Aughavas, Dromahair, Gortletteragh.

27/07/07 – Drumkeerin, Fenagh, Leitrim.

 

 

24-Jun-09 by Thomas Keenan

Coaching news

Coaching news

Under 8 & 10 Club blitz

The next series of under 8 & 10 blitz will take place on the weekend of 27th June. Full list of fixtures in next weeks news.

Under 14 & 15 Schools of Excellence

Our under 14 & 15 schools of excellence will commence on Saturday 27th June. Full details will be published in next weeks news and will also be advised to the coaching officer in each club.

Under 16 Development squad.

Our under 16 development squad will recommence on next Saturday June 20th in Ballinaglera GAA grounds, commencing at 10.30am. Bus routes and times as follows.

Kinlough 9.10, Manorhamilton 9.30, Dromahair( Factory turn) 9.35, Drumkeerin 9.45, Drumshanbo 10.00, Ballinaglera 10.15

Ballinamore 8.30, Carrigallen 8.50, Aughavas 9.00, Cloone 9.05, Mohill 9.15, Masonite 9.25, Ck – on – Shannon 9.35, Leitrim 9.45, Ballinaglera 10.10

Vhi GAA Cul camps 2009

Free place competition

Children please look out for the free places competition starting this week in conjunction with Vhi, the Leitrim Observer & Leitrim GAA. Their will be one free place given away each week for the next four weeks.

Registeration

Places are still available on our camps but somecamps are filling fast so please register a.s.a.p. Registration can be by application form or by means of the new on line system.

This new system can be accessed from the GAA website, www.gaa.ie or from the Leitrim GAA website simply by clicking on the VHI logo. To date the site is proving very popular with many parents opting for this method of registration. If however parents do not wish to use the new online system they can still fill out the paper application form and forward it direct to Thomas Keenan, Pairc Sean, Ck-on-Shannon. Which ever way you decide to book, can you please do so as early as possible as this will assist greatly with camp organisation. This years camps will commence on Monday 6th July and will follow the same format as last year.

06/07/09 – Aughawillan, Manorhamilton, Ck-on-Shannon.

13/07/09 – Kinlough, Drumshanbo, Mohill.

20/07/09 – Aughavas, Dromahair, Gortletteragh.

27/07/07 – Drumkeerin, Fenagh, Leitrim.

 

 

18-Jun-09 by Thomas Keenan