Gaeilge ins na Clubanna

Gaeilge ins na Clubanna

A number of initiatives are being introduced to help promote the use of the Irish language among the GAA clubs of the County. Clubs are being asked to ensure that more Irish is used in a number of different situations such as:

?Name of Pitch should be in Irish
?Directional Signs to Pitch, Plans to have Irish or bilingual signs to all pitches
?Trophies and Medals ? Inscribe in Irish only
?Jerseys, tee-shirts ? Club name in Irish
?Kit Bags ? Club name as Gaeilge or Irish on one side
?scoreboards – name of club in Irish
?Flags, if name of club is on flag ? Irish
?Lotto Tickets ? Some Irish on them, eg: Club name etc
?Match Programmes: names in Irish and English
?Web Sites: Some Irish on club websites
?Club Notes in paper: Some Irish
?Scór programmes: Names etc in Irish

These and a number of other suggestions for the use of Irish are being circulated to clubs. There has been a great improvement in the use of Irish on shopfronts, estate names and in other ways. A number of Irish classes and Comhr? groups are about to start for the winter also.

 

 

02-Oct-06 by Sean O Suilleabhain

Coaching Notes –

Coaching News

[b]Ceim ar Aghaidh[/b]
This new programme for primary schools will be launched in the Bush Hotel on this Thursday evening 28/09 , commencing at 8.30pm. All primary schools are asked to send at least one representative to this launch . Each school will receive a pack on the night , which will contain all the information for the running of the programme.

[b]Development Squads[/b]
Our under 14 hurling squad will take part in a tournament in the Padraig Pearse?s GAA grounds, Roscommon on Saturday next 30/09/2006. They will play against squads from Roscommon, Offaly and Westmeath in their group, which should give them great experience.
Our under 15 Football squad travel to Castlebar on Saturday next to take part in a blitz. They will play squads from Donegal, Sligo and Galway.

[b]Under 10 Blitz.[/b]
The next series of under 10 blitz will take place on Saturday 07/10/2006.
Games will commence at 10.30 and will be conditioned to allow only one solo and one hop after which the ball must be played away.

Venue? St.Marys Ck ? on – Shannon
Teams? St.Marys, Annaduff , Dromahair , Manorhamilton , Mohill and
Aughawillan / Drumreilly.

Venue? To be confirmed
Teams? Bornacoola , Cloone , Aughavas and Kiltubrid.

[b]Coaching Calander.[/b]
Our Coaching calander for 2006/07 will be published shortly and will contain details of all seminars and events for the next year.

[b]Coaching Courses[/b]
Any club wishing to host a foundation level coaching course should contact Thomas Keenan or any member of the coaching committee.

[b]Good Luck[/b]
All involved in Coaching would like to wish our Ladies the best of luck on Sunday next in the All-Ireland Final in Croke Park.

 

 

26-Sep-06 by Thomas Keenan

Coaching News

Coaching News

Under 14 Hurling squad.
This squad will take part in a tournament in the Padraig Pearse?s GAA grounds, Roscommon on Saturday next 23/09/2006. They will play against squads from Roscommon, Offaly and Westmeath in their group, which should give them great experience.

Under 10 Blitz.
The next series of under 10 blitz will commence on Saturday next 23/09/2006.
Games will commence at 10.30 and will be conditioned to allow only one solo and one hop after which the ball must be played away.

Venue? Kinlough
Teams? Melvin Gaels, Glencar Manor, Dromahair and Glenfarne.

Venue? Drumshanbo
Teams? Allen Gaels, Aughnasheelin, Drumkeerin and Leitrim Gaels.

Venue? Gortletteragh
Teams? Sean O?Heslins, Carrigallen, Gortletteragh and Fenagh.

The balance of the blitz will take place on Saturday October 7th.

Coaching Calander.
Our Coaching calander for 2006/07 will be published shortly and will contain details of all seminars and events for the next year.

Coaching Courses
Our level one coaching course will commence at the end of October. Any person with foundation level completed should try and complete level one, as a new coach education format will be in place for next year.
Foundation level courses will be run as requested by clubs and can be regional or club based depending on numbers.

Under 17 development Squad.
It is planned to set up an under 17 development squad early in October. This squad would then help form our minor squad for 2007. It would be envisaged that those in charge of this squad would form the minor management for 2007. If this is acceptable to the Board we would hope that a management team could be put in place now rather than at the start of 2007 and be ratified at a special meeting if necessary.

Ladies Success
Finally congrats must go to our ladies on reaching the All Ireland Junior final. All involved in coaching wish them well in the final.

 

 

20-Sep-06 by Thomas Keenan

Leitrim Senior Panel Announcement

The following is the panel for the Tommy Murphy Cup final on Sunday in Croke Park

[b]Foireann Peile Sinsir Liatroma[/b]

In aghaidh: An Lu
Com?rtas: Corn Tomas O Murchu
D?ta: 27 Lunasa 2006
L?thair: Pairc an Chrocaigh

1. Cathal McCrann
2. Dermot Reynolds
3. John McKeon
4. Michael McGuinness
5. Barry McWeeney
6. Francis Holohan
7. Shane Foley
8. Gary McCloskey
9. Christopher Carroll
10. Colin Regan
11. Michael Foley
12. Barry Prior
13. James Glancy
14. Donal Brennan
15. Ciaran Duignan

16. John Prior
17. Declan Maxwell
18. David McHugh
19. Noel Doonan
20. Michael Greene
21. RonanÓgallagher
22. Philip McGuinness
23. Gavin McWeeney
24. Darren Duignan
25. Michael Poniard
26. Daniel Beck
27. Dara McKiernan
28. Gary Reynolds
29. Ciaran Kennedy
30. Liam Ferguson

 

 

24-Aug-06 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Coaching & Development news

[b]U-14 Football School of Excellence[/b]
Following a series of recent trials the folowing players are asked to attend training on Saturday next at the St.Marys GAA Club grounds at 11.00 am.

All players are asked to report at the pitch not later than 10.45am. Any queries to Martin Mc Gowan on 087-6942208. Any player failing to contact Martin if they cannot attend will not be considered for future training sessions.

Melvin Gaels: Barry Mc Geever

Glencar Manor: Shane Sweeney.

Glenfarne: John Mc Loughlin,Shane Ferguson.

Dromahair:Gerard Kelly,Martin Clancy,Jamie Conlon.

Drumkeerin: Seamus Mc Nama,Ciaran Clancy,JohnÓgallagher.

Ballinaglera: James Mc Dowell.

Allen Gaels:Martin Beirne,Conor Tiernan,Ciaran Matthynssens,Daniel Egan,Mark Gunning.

Leitrim Gaels: Liam Moreton, Aiden Flynn.

St.Marys: Michael Mc Weeney,Ronan Kennedy,Conor Mc Weeney,Colm O Reilly,Ciaran Mc Carty,John Healy.

Annaduff:Matthew Reynolds,James RiordanÓgary Bohan.

Mohill:John Mulligan, Donal Flynn.

Cloone:Sean Reynolds.

Carrigallen:Sean Mc Cabe.

Aughawillan:Ciaran Gilheaney, Colin Maguire, Aiden Dolan.

Fenagh:Shane Dwyer.

Aughnasheelin: Keith Boyle.

Sean O Heslins: Matthew Murphy,Shane Moran.

Bus Routes : Kinlough 9.25 Manorhamilton 9.40 Dromahair 9.55 Drumkeerin 10.10 Drumshanbo 10.25 Leitrim 10.30 Ballinamore 9.30 Carrigallen 9.50 Cloone 10.05 Mohill 10.15 Annaduff 10.25.

[b]U-16 Hurling Developement Squad.[/b]
Our under 16 Hurlers but in a battling display againts Longford and while we were defeated, there were some fine displays.

We play Sligo on this Saturday evening in Markievicz park at 6pm. Players will be contacted with details.

[b]Summer Camps[/b]
Summer camps continue next week in Fenagh and Drumkeerin and this will conclude our camps for this year, so dont miss out, get out and enjoy .

 

 

18-Jul-06 by Thomas Keenan

Coaching News

Hurling Development Squads

Our Under 12, 14 and 16 development squads concluded their sessions for the present on Saturday last. Special word of thanks to the Sean O Heslin?s club for the use of their splendid ground?s over the past eight weeks. On Saturday evening next our under 16 team play Longford at a Leitrim venue yet to be confirmed. The game is set for 7.30pm and a bus will travel from Manorhamilton leaving at 6.15pm.

On Sunday morning next both our under 12 and 14 squads will play Sligo at a Sligo venue. Players should check with their Club for arrangements.

Summer Camps.

Excellent weather conditions have encouraged some late entries to our summer camps. Camps next week are in Dromahaire, Aughavas and Gortletteragh and we will still accept entries .

Under 16 Development Squad

Our under 16 team played Sligo in a curtain raiser to the senior qualifier on Sunday last. We lost out by three points in the end after a highly entertaining game, but I am sure this will be of little consolation to management as Leitrim dominated possession but failed to put our chances away.

 

 

11-Jul-06 by Thomas Keenan

Coaching News

[b]Hurling Development Squads[/b]
Our Under 12, 14 and 16 development squads were back in training on Saturday last in Ballinamore at 10.00 am. Galway under 16 hurling Manager Michael Kelly put 30 young Hurlers through a very enjoyable session.

Training continues on Saturday next in Ballinamore at 10.00am. Bus will pick up in Mohill at 9.15 and Ck-on-Shannon at 9.30. Manorhamilton bus will be as usual.

[b]Under 10 Blitz[/b]
On Saturday last, we held two more blitz, in Drumkeerin and Aughnasheelin with over 150 children taking part . Well done to all involved and a special word of thanks to Seamus Prior who co-ordinated the Aughnasheelin blitz for us at very short notice.

On Saturday next the blitz takes place in Fenagh with the following clubs taking part. Fenagh, Aughavas, Cloone, Kiltubrid and Bornacoola.

[b]Under 14 Trials[/b]
Trials continue this week for the under 14 school of excellence. All players will be contacted with the details.

[b]Summer Camps[/b]
We are asking all parents to please return your child?s summer camp application form with out delay as this will make everything much easier on the morning of the camps.

[b]Club Development and planning[/b]
A seminar on club development and planning will take place in the Sligo Park Hotel on Friday evening next, commencing at 8.30pm.This seminar is open to any club from Leitrim who wish to send a delegate.

 

 

26-Jun-06 by Thomas Keenan

GAA Coaching News

[b]Hurling Development Squads[/b]
Our Under 12, 14 and 16 development squads are back in training on Saturday next in Ballinamore at 10.00 am. On Saturday the Galway under 16 hurling Manager will give each of the squads a session, which should not be missed by anyone with an interest in hurling.

On Saturday last, 17 members of our under 14 squad ,along with coaches Michael Dolan and Daithi Hughes took part in a coaching feile inÓgalway. Playing against squads from Galway, Mayo, Roscommon and Sligo in conditioned games, the lads competed very well and will have learned a few new skills and tricks. Well done and a big thank you to all who travelled and to the parents who had the children at collection points at a very early hour.

[b]Under 10 Blitz.[/b]
On Saturday last, a very enjoyable blitz took place in St. Mary?s grounds Ck-on-Shannon. 93 children in all took part and all got playing time in the matches.

On Saturday next two more blitz take place, one in Drumkeerin and one in Aughnasheelin. The blitz planned for Fenagh will take place on Saturday week 01/07.

Teams taking part in Drumkeerin are Melvin Gaels, Allen Gaels, Glenfarne , St. Osnett?s
and the host club.

Aughnasheelin, Drumreilly/Aughawillan, Sean O? Heslins, Leitrim Gaels, Mohill and Carrigallen will play in Aughnasheelin.

[b]Camogie Club Formation.[/b]
At a meeting held in Carrick ?on-Shannon last week , a committee was formed with the aim of developing a Camogie club in the greater Carrick ?on- Shannon area.

The meeting was well attended and following a presentation from Caroline Murray of the Camogie association and some discussion on coaching courses etc. it was decided to form a committee and progress the idea. Any one looking for information are asked to contact Dolores Cunniffe Ph.071 9620602

[b]Summer Camps.[/b]
Don?t forget to get those summer camp forms back. It will help us all a great deal to have forms in before the camp date.

[b]Championship Sunday.[/b]
Best of luck to both our senior and minor squads on Sunday next in the Connaught Championship?s. Both squads have been working very hard in training and deserve to be given loads of vocal support on Sunday.

 

 

19-Jun-06 by Thomas Keenan

Coaching News

[b]Hurling Developement Squads[/b]
Our hurling development squads will take a break for the next two weeks, but will re-commence in Ballinamore on Saturday 24/06/06 at 10.00 am. On Saturday 17/06/06 our under 14 squad will take part in the Connacht Hurling special Feile inÓgalway. Full details of bus times available next week.

[b]Coaching Exhibition[/b]
On Saturday, as part of the Feile, a special coaching exhibition will take place in Pairc Sean from 12.00 to 12.45 approx. This will demonstrate a number of drills and will also demonstrate the new Go Games. Everybody is welcome to come along and view the demonstration.

[b]Exam Time[/b]
Good luck to all pupils sitting both junior and leaving cert exams starting on Wednesday.

[b]Foundation Level Course[/b]
A very good foundation level course was completed in the Vocational school Mohill on Wednesday last. Thanks to all who completed the course and also to Mr. Martin Fallon and his staff for their co-operation. It is planned to offer coaching courses to all post primary schools during the next school year.

 

 

06-Jun-06 by Thomas Keenan

GAA Coaching Notes

[b]Hurling into the schools launch[/b]
On Tuesday evening 23rd ,we held a very successful launch of our Hurling into the schools programme. Launched as a joint project along with the Connacht Camogie Council, we were joined on the night by Damien Coleman, Connacht Hurling Administrator, Lynn Kelly National Development Co-ordinator and Caroline Murray regional Co-ordinator with the Camogie Association. This plan will see coaching in 20 of our primary schools from September, with a view to expanding into our Post Primary schools in the near future. Chairman of Coiste Chontae Liatroma Gerry Mc Govern ,confirmed the boards continued support for the coaching and development of Hurling at both school and club level. Speaking at the launch also, Hurling board chairman, Paddy Phelan expressed his hope that this programme would encourage clubs to take a more active role in Hurling and its development.

[b]Hurling Schools of Excellence[/b]
Our schools of excellence got off to a great start on Saturday morning last with over 40 young hurlers been coached in the superb Sean O?Heslins grounds. U-12 , U-14 and U-16 schools ran along side each other and will continue on Saturday morning next at the same venue, starting at 10am. Buses as follows?. Manorhamilton ? 8.45am – Mohill ? 9.00am at Paul?s – Carrick ? 9.15am at Fire station.

[b]Under 10 club blitz[/b]
Reminder to all clubs that the next series of under 10 club blitz take place on the 17th and 24th of June as follows.

17/06??. Venue ? St. Mary?s GAA grounds.
Clubs ? Annaduff , Gortletteragh , St. Mary?s , Manorhamilton , Dromahaire and Aughawillan / Drumreilly.

17/06?? Venue ? Drumkeerin GAA grounds
Clubs ? Melvin Gaels , Allen Gaels , Drumkeerin , Glenfarne , St. Osnetts .

24/06?? Venue ? Aughnasheelin
Clubs ? Mohill , Sean O? Heslins , Aughnasheelin , Carrigallen and Leitrim Gaels.

24/06?? Venue ? Fenagh
Clubs ? Aughavas , Fenagh , Cloone , Kiltubrid , Bornacoola .

[b]Under 14 Trials:[/b]
Trials for the under 14 football school of excellence which were due to be held on Wednesday evening , have been postponed and will now take place on next Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th of June . Details will be published in next weeks paper or contact your club .

[b]U-16 Connaught Vocational Schools Final:[/b]
Holders Carrigallen Vocational School lost out Coola Vocational School from Sligo in a very entertaining final played in excellent conditions in Kilmore on Thursday last. Carrigallen had the chances to win this game but some poor shooting and an excellent Coola goalkeeper, who made a few wonderful saves, seen them loose out by two points at the final whistle. Well done to Carrigallen on reaching the final and no doubt Walter and his team will have their eye on the senior title next year.

 

 

29-May-06 by Thomas Keenan

Coaching and Development Notes

[b]Hurling developement Squads:[/b]
Squads will commence on Saturday next,weather permitting in Ballinamore at under 12,14 and 16.Please contact your local club,Hurling Board officers or Thomas Keenan for details. Bus times as follows- Leaving Manorhamilton 8.45am, Mohill Clarkes hotel 9.15am and
Carrick Fire station 9.15am to travel to Ballinamore.

[b]Under 15 Squad:[/b]
Our under 15 squad had a very usefull game againts Sligo on Saturday last.Game enden a draw on a score line of 3-13 to 1-19.

[b]Under 14 Trials:[/b]
Plans are underway to hold under 14 trials starting on Wednesday 31/05/06.Details in next weeks paper.

[b]Connacht Vocational Schools Final:[/b]
Had the pleasure of attending the Connacht Vocational Schools C Final on Friday last in Pairc Sean between two Leitrim Schools, Mohill and Drumshanbo. Both Schools had beaten fancied opposition to reach the final and it did not dissapoint. Congrats to Mohill who held out to win by three points at the final whistle. Many of the future stars of Leitrim football were on show and they served up a game of fast flowing football, some brilliant scores and very little fouling. Great credit is due to both Schools and their Teachers. Well done to all involved including referee Gerry Gallogly who also had a fine game.

[b]Summer Camp Forms:[/b]
Dont forget to return those summer camp forms. Time is running out.

 

 

22-May-06 by Thomas Keenan

Coaching and Development News

[b]Hurling Developement squads.[/b]
Our hurling developement squads will commence on Saturday May 27th. Coaching at under 12 – 14 and 16 will take place each Saturday morning. Venue and times will appear next week.

[b]Hurling into the Schools. [/b]
The official launch of Hurling into the Schools will take place on Tuesday evening next at 7pm in the Bush Hotel.All those with an interest in the promotion of Hurling or Camogie, either at school or club are very welcome to come along. Summer Camp Forms. Forms have now been distributed and we would ask parents and children to fill them in and return to Thomas Keenan without delay, to guarantee your place and to help us organise the camps.

[b]Developement Squads. [/b]
Our U15 and U16 developement squads had two very good workouts at the weekend. Our U15 squad were coached by John O Mahoney while our U16 squad played Roscommon in a trial match.

 

 

15-May-06 by Thomas Keenan