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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 School of Excellence

Our under 14 school of excellence will commence on Saturday 20th June. Only players born in 1995 are eligible for this grade. 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 13th 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.

 

 

 

 

10-Jun-09 by Thomas Keenan

Under 8 & 10 Club blitz

Due to the very poor forecast for the coming week we have decided to postpone the club under 8 & 10 blitz planned for this weekend. We hope that the next round of games will go ahead on next weekend May 30th. Full details of all games will be sent to clubs this week and published in next week coaching news.

Under 16 development squad
Our under 16 squad will take a break till after the exams and we would like to wish all players sitting exams the best of luck. The next session will take place on Saturday May 13th in Ballinaglera GAA grounds commencing at 10.30am. The following are bus times and routes for the session.
Kinlough 8.55, Manorhamilton 9.15, Dromahair 9.25, Drumkeerin 9.35, Drumshanbo 9.55, Ballinaglera 10.10.
Ballinamore 8.20, Carrigallen 8.40, Aughavas 8.55, Cloone 9.05, Mohill 9.15, Masonite 9.25, Ck-on – Shannon 9.35, Leitrim 9.45, Ballinaglera 10.10.

Under 15 School of Excellence
Due to the very poor weather conditions our under 15 school of excellence which we had planned to commence in early May has now been postponed till after the junior cert exams. We will advise all players of the new start up date over the next few weeks.

Under 14 School of Excellence
Our under 14 school of excellence will commence shortly and we would ask all clubs to please forward the names of eligible players to Thomas Keenan before Friday May 29th.
Only players born in 1995 are eligible for this grade.

Vhi GAA Cul camps 2009
We would ask parents and children to please register for this years Vhi GAA cul camps as early as possible. Registration can be by application form or on 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 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.

Coaching booklets
Coaches of all teams are always looking for new ideas and ways to coach skills, game set ups etc, so with thanks to John Morrison we have two publications, "Head, Hands & Feet" and "Games for better Team play" which coaches can purchase at a very modest cost of €15 each. All coaches should obtain copies of both publications as they are excellent reference books.
Some Fun do packs are still available at €50 per pack, and we would urge all coaches working with children up to under 12 to obtain a copy.
Both the booklets and the Fun do packs can be got by contacting Thomas Keenan on 087-6591049 or email thomas.keenan@leitrim.gaa.ie.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20-May-09 by Thomas Keenan

Coiste Chontae Liatroma – Coaching news

Under 8 & 10 Club blitz

Our under 8 & 10 play and stay blitz will commence on Saturday next 2nd May. These blitz are played under the Go – Games ethos of every one play s and players rotate positions after every quarter. Blitz will be played on a home and away basis for the first two weeks. First named club in each group will act as host. Clubs should ensure that their young referee s are given the opportunity to referee these games.
Pairings for blitz on Saturday next 2nd of May
Gortletteragh + Mohill, St.Osnats + Glenfarne, Cloone + Aughavas, Leitrim Gaels + Annaduff, Dromahair + Melvin Gaels, Aughnasheelin + Kiltubrid + Bornacoola

Saturday 9th May
Mohill + Gortletteragh, Glenfarne + St. Osnats, Aughavas + Cloone, Annaduff + Leitrim Gaels, Melvin Gaels + Dromahair, Kiltubrid + Aughnasheelin + Bornacoola, Drumkeerin + Allen Gaels, Fenagh + GlencarManorhamilton, Drumreilly + Carrigallen, St. Mary s + B/more Sean O Heslin s.
Clubs please note that blitz dates & times can be rearranged to suit clubs involved but all effort should be made to play them as close to the arranged date as possible.

 

 

Under 16 development squad

Our 2009 under 16 development squad will commence training on next Monday, May 4th in Ballinaglera GAA grounds at 10.30am. All players please note the following bus routes and times.

Kinlough 8.55, Manorhamilton 9.15, Dromahair 9.25, Drumkeerin 9.35, Drumshanbo 9.55, Ballinaglera 10.10.
Ballinamore 8.20, Carrigallen 8.40, Aughavas 8.55, Cloone 9.05, Mohill 9.15, Masonite 9.25, Ck-on – Shannon 9.35, Leitrim 9.45, Ballinaglera 10.10.

Coaching booklets
Coaches of all teams are always looking for new ideas and ways to coach skills, game set ups etc, so with thanks to John Morrison we have two publications, "Head, Hands & Feet" and "Games for better Team play" which coaches can purchase at a very modest cost of €15 each. All coaches should obtain copies of both publications as they are excellent reference books.
Some Fun do packs are still available at €50 per pack, and we would urge all coaches working with children up to under 12 to obtain a copy.
Both the booklets and the Fun do packs can be got by contacting Thomas Keenan on 087-6591049 or email thomas.keenan@leitrim.gaa.ie.

Vhi Cul camps 2009
Application forms for this years Vhi GAA cul camps will be distributed to all schools this week and to all clubs over the next two weeks. A new on-line booking and payment system will commence on April 21st and we would encourage parents to avail of this method of registration if possible as it will make life much easier for us all. This new site can be accessed from the GAA website, www.gaa.ie or from the Leitrim GAA website. If parents do not wish to use the new system they can still fill out the paper application form and forward 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.
A complete new kit has been designed for all those attending this year camps and the good news for parents is that camp registration fees for 1st & 2nd family members will remain the same as last year with a reduction of €10 for the third family member. 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

27-Apr-09 by Thomas Keenan

Coiste Chontae Liatroma –  Coaching news

Skill development days.
The skill development days for our under 12 & under 13 players will continue on Saturday next in Ballinamore, Anaduff and Kinlough. To be eligible for the schools players must be in their last year at both ages ie. under 12 born in 1997 and under 13 born in 1996. Following is the list of clubs for each venue.

Kinlough: Ballinaglera, Dromahair, Drumkeerin, GlencarManorhamilton, Glenfarne, Melvin Gaels.
Ballinamore (St.Feilims ground): Aughawillan, Aughavas, Aughnasheelin, Carrigallen, Cloone, Drumreilly, Fenagh, Kiltubrid, Sean OHeslins.
Annaduff: Allen Gaels, Annaduff, Bornacoola, Leitrim Gaels, Mohill, Gortletteragh, St.Marys.

Ladies GAA Coaching course.
A FUNdamentals coaching course for all coaches working with Ladies football teams will take place on Saturday 25/04/09, venue to be confirmed. Cost per coach will be €20.
All coaches wishing to attend on the day should contact development officer for the ladies board Patricia Bohan on 087-2505031 or email pbohan@eircon.net

Coaching booklets.
Coaches of all teams are always looking for new ideas and ways to coach skills, game set ups etc, so with thanks to John Morrison we have two publications, "Head, Hands & Feet" and "Games for better Team play" which coaches can purchase at a very modest cost of €15 each. All coaches should obtain copies of both publications as they are excellent reference books.
Some Fun do packs are still available at €50 per pack, and we would urge all coaches working with children up to under 12 to obtain a copy.
Both the booklets and the Fun do packs can be got by contacting Thomas Keenan on 087-6591049 or email thomas.keenan@leitrim.gaa.ie.

Vhi Cul camps 2009.
Application forms for this years Vhi GAA cul camps will be distributed to all schools after the Easter break and to all clubs over the next two weeks. A new on-line booking and payment system will commence on April 21st and we would encourage parents to avail of this method of registration if possible as it will make life much easier for us all. This new site can be accessed from the GAA website, www.gaa.ie. If parents do not wish to use the new system they can still fill out the paper application form and forward 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.
A complete new kit has been designed for all those attending this year camps and the good news for parents is that camp registration fees for 1st & 2nd family members will remain the same as last year with a reduction of €10 for the third family member. 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.

 

 

16-Apr-09 by Thomas Keenan

Two wins for Leitrim at Connacht Scór

Leitrim qualified for the All Ireland Scór Finals in two events at the Connacht Scór Finals in Elphin on Sunday. In Rince Foirne Glencar/ManorhamiltonÓgave a great performance and it was no surprise when they were declared winners

In Nuachleas, Ballinamore Seán O Heslins were the winners. Again they were clear cut winners and they will be back in yet another final They got that far last year as well.

There was a historic first when Diarmuid Rock represented London in Recitation. London were invited to compete this year and they took part in this event only. What made it even more unique was that just immediately before Diarmuid, his father Mick Rock took part in the same competition representing Elphin and Roscommon

Connacht Council has put up a trophy for the County with the best participation and performance each year and the trophy has been named after Cormac MacGiolla who worked so hard for Scór in Leitrim and nationally. Appropriately enough the award went to Leitrim this year and was presented to Scór Cathaoirleach, Seán Ó Suilleabháin by Cathaoirleach of Coiste Scór Chonnacht, Frank Burke.

The full list of winners was as follows:

Rince Foirne: Leitrim – Glencar/Manorhamilton
Amhranaíocht: Galway – Corofin
Ceol Uirlise: Galway – Corofin
Aithriseoireacht: Mayo – Garymore
Bailéad Ghrúpa: Galway – Mountbellew/Moylough
Trath na gCeist: Roscommon – Clann na nGael
Nuachleas: Galway – Leitrim – Sean O Heslins
Rince Seit: Galway – Abbeyknockmoy

 

 

30-Mar-09 by Sean o Suiilleabhan

Coach education – Foundation award course.
To try and facilitate all coaches who may have difficulty attending our courses on either Friday evening or Saturday morning we have scheduled the next Foundation award to take place over two Sunday mornings. The first section will take place on Sunday morning next, the 8th March from 9.30 am to 1pm in the Bush hotel, with the second part taking place on Sunday 15th March  10.00 am to 2.00pm. It is hoped these times will give third level students and workers a chance to complete the course. All coaches interested in attending this course are asked to please confirm their attendance with either their club coaching officer or Thomas Keenan 087-6591049 in advance of the course as the course will not proceed without sufficient numbers.

Connacht GAA & Connacht Ladies Provincial Coaching Conference.
This year’s Connacht GAA provincial coaching conference will be held on Saturday March 7th, in St. Brigids GAA centre Kiltoom, Co. Roscommon and will, for the first time host a section specially, for Ladies football. All delegates attending will receive a conference pack, light refreshments and lunch on the day. A special rate of €20 per delegate or €100 for six coaches from the one club will apply for all who pre book. Cost per delegate on the day will be €25.
Following the official opening of the conference by Paddy Naughton, chairman Connacht Council, this years Key note speaker will be prof. Niall Moyna who will present on the topic “Training v Playing” – are we getting the balance right?                                      Ryan Cushnahan, from Gaastats will give a presentation entitled Match Analysis: A new model.
The conference will then switch to a range of practical workshops to cover various aspects of coaching.
Roger Keenan (sports institute Northern Ireland) will conduct an outdoor circuit training session designed to develop strength, power and speed.
Brian Talty (PE teacher & former Galway star) will present a practical workshop entitled “Practices to improve technical proficiency”
Donie Butler (former Clare Manager & current trainer with Limerick senior footballers) will present “modified games for tactical team work”
George O’Connor (former Wexford hurling star) will conduct a session for all hurling coaches entitled “a games based approach to hurling – taking a skill into a game”
Eilish Gormley (PE teacher & double all star player with Tyrone Ladies) will present a practical workshop for all lady coaches attending entitled “creative games for skill development”

Coaching booklets.
Coaches of all teams are always looking for new ideas and ways to coach skills, game set ups etc, so with thanks to John Morrison we have two publications, “Head, Hands & Feet” and “Games for better Team play” which coaches can purchase at a very modest cost of €15 each. All coaches should obtain copies of both publications as they are excellent reference books.
Some Fun do packs are still available at €50 per pack, and we would urge all coaches working with children up to under 12 to obtain a copy.
Both the booklets and the Fun do packs can be got by contacting Thomas Keenan on 087-6591049 or email thomas.keenan@leitrim.gaa.ie.

Vhi Cul camps 2009.
It may seem like a long time away but we just want to advise parents and children of the dates for our 2009 Vhi GAA Cul camps. Vhi GAA cul camps in Leitrim continue to grow in popularity so much so that we had the highest percentage turnout of children between the ages of 7 – 13 yrs in the Country at our camps last year. Congrats and well done to everyone who attended.                                                                                                        

A complete new kit has been designed for all those attending this year camps and the good news for parents is that camp registration fees for 1st & 2nd family members will remain the same as last year with a reduction of €10 for the third family member. More information on registration etc. will be published shortly.                                               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.

 

 

04-Mar-09 by Thomas Keenan