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Quid Games – Meet the Sponsors !

The much anticipated Quid Games event is on Sunday evening in the Landmark Hotel and in addition to our wonderful competitors this event would not be what it is without our very generous sponsors.

The Joint Lead Sponsors are Cora Systems a thriving local company based in Carrick-on-Shannon led by Philip Martin and the Layden Group, Commercial Property & Investment Dublin led by Joe Layden.

Other sponsors whose commitment is greatly appreciated are:

• Moneenatieve Wind Farm, Arigna Mountains
• Advocate Financial Services, Manorhamilton
• The Shed Distillery, Drumshanbo
• Prunty Pitches
• Interparts, Cavan / Dublin
• MCI Ireland, Manorhamilton
• Prior PLM Medical
• Kerrigan Group
• King & Moffatt
• Lakeland Dairies
• Collins McNicholas Recruitment, Sligo
• Quinn’s Bar, Fenagh
• Ollie Honeyman
• iSure Underwriting, Cavan
• Merenda Ltd, Manorhamilton
• Jinny’s Bakery and Tea Rooms
• Lis Cara Business Centre, Dublin
• Conor Maguire Solicitors, Manorhamilton

 

Leitrim County Council has an economic development partnership with Leitrim GAA & LGFA as they have a common interest in the prosperity of the county and more employment opportunities. This partnership is reflected in the latest videos revealed at the official launch by senior county players Clare Owens, Donal Casey & Aoife Gilmartin who speak eloquently of the benefits of living and working in County Leitrim.

We would like to express our sincere thanks to all of our valued sponsors, competitors and supporters.

🤼  Full list of Competitors and donation links here:
https://clubspot-events.com/leitrim-gaa-lgfa/

🎟️  Buy Entry Tickets to Sundays Quid Games event here:
https://www.universe.com/events/quid-games-leitrim-gaa-lgfa-tickets-G5PW8S

 

 

There were a large number of applicants for the Leitrim Co Board GAA Gaeltacht grants and the draw for the winners was made by Paddy O’Rourke, Cathaoirleach Comhairle Contae Liatroma, assisted by Déaglán Ó Buacháin, Cathaoirleach, Coiste Contae Liatroma at half-time in last Sundays National League game between Kildare and Leitrim.  The following lucky winners will receive grants of from €200 to €300.

Buíochas do na buachaillí agus na cailíní go léir a chuir isteach ar na scoláireachtaí agus comhghairdeas do na buaiteoirí. Buíochas freisin do Chomhairle Contae Liatroma as an tacaíocht a thugadar dúinn.

Seo iad na daoine a fuair deontais don bhliain seo:

1. Ciara Farrell, Cois Abhann, Leitrim Village

2. Cadhla Dolan, Drumany, Fenagh.

3. Ella Van Der Laan, Mough, Ballinamore

4. Alicia Duignan, 22 Ard na Sí, Attirory, Carrick on Shannon

5. Luke Fitzmaurice, Corderry, Killargue

6. Oisín McGovern, Cloonboney, Dromod

7. Ella Isherwood, Lisnamannagh, Drumsna

8. Caitlín McIntyre, Gradogue, Corriga, Aughavas.

There was a buzz of excitement in the Rowing Room at The Landmark Hotel, on Wednesday February 12th, as a joint fundraising initiative between Leitrim GAA & LGFA “Quid Game” was officially launched. The uniqueness of this joint county board initiative, bringing Leitrim LGFA & GAA together as equal partners, was noted by many on the night, with contestants speaking of their pride in the collaboration in the “Leitrim GAA Family”.  The event will be held in the Landmark Hotel on Sunday night the 16th of March 2025

Leitrim GAA Chairperson Declan Bohan spoke about the energy of both organisations working together and how this new initiative is garnering great support across the clubs of the county. As we look forward to the full integration of the GAA & LGFA in 2027 there is a synergy between the two organisations in Leitrim and we are operating as one big family organising this event together.

Quid Game, powered by ClubSpot Events, is designed to deliver all the excitement and suspense of the original series, where no one will die unless of embarrassment!! Participants will engage in a series of six skill-based games that will test their accuracy, endurance, and hand-eye coordination. The evening is already shaping up to be a competitive and an adrenaline-pumping experience for all involved, and there are bound to be many laughs on the night so get the date into your diary. It’s not to be missed!

Liam O’Neill, Vice Chairperson of Leitrim LGFA, noted how delighted the LGFA is to be involved in this fundraiser. He spoke highly of the support from Leitrim County Council and how the community spirit in Leitrim, which is embodied in the Gaelic family, helped him and his family settle into Leitrim when they moved here in 2008. Our family are living proof of many people who have found a great way of life here in Leitrim! Like the 2024 Ladies Intermediate Champions, he is now a proud Leitrim person!

With an array of club members from across the county stepping up to support this unique initiative, there is sure to be some rivalry surfacing as the contestants begin their fundraising race this weekend. Competitors compete for an amazing cash prize of €10,000 where the winner will have the unique opportunity to donate part or all of their winnings to a club or charity of their choice.

Our MC for the evening, Darren Mulvey, spoke with two contestants James McDowell from Ballinaglera and Gareth Foley from Melvin Gaels.

James is looking forward to the games and was sussing out the competition. While noting that many novel fundraisers are starting around the county, he is setting his sights on the big cash prize!!

Gareth spoke about how Melvin Gaels operate as one club and have just last year fielded their first ladies team. This has brought a “new energy and enthusiasm to the club with huge work being led by the ladies behind the scenes, even teaching the lads a thing or two”

The event aims to provide an unforgettable evening’s entertainment for participants while offering local businesses and the wider diaspora a fantastic opportunity to give back to their county. By involving a wide range of participants with representatives from Australia, the UK, and all around Ireland, the event is expected to foster a sense of unity and support within the community of Leitrim.

Both the Ladies’ and men’s county boards extend an exclusive invitation to clubs to nominate players for this novel event. To learn more about the Quid Game Event or to register, interested parties can reach out to Leitrim GAA & LGFA via their social media platforms or by contacting any county board official. This is an event you won’t want to miss!

Full list of Competitors and donation links here:  https://clubspot-events.com/leitrim-gaa-lgfa/

 

 

Those without power and broadband are unlikely to see this information and will need it the most so please share within your communities

Source: Leitrim County Council Website – (please check their page regularly for latest info)

 

Leitrim County Council’s dedicated Community Support Helpline is now live for those who need support as a result of Storm Éowyn.

The support line is available on 071 965 0471 from 9am to 5pm.

The public can also email storm@leitrimcoco.ie for support.

Emergency calls should be directed to 999 or 112, in the normal way.

ESB Emergency Services can be contacted at 1800 372 999

Uisce Éireann can be contacted at 1800 278 278.

 

Humanitarian Assistance Scheme
The Humanitarian Assistance Scheme provides income tested financial assistance to households affected by a severe weather event. It is administered by the Community Welfare Service.

The scheme aims to lighten the hardship rather than provide full compensation for damage.

Phone: 0818 60 70 80

Email: dncws@welfare.ie

For further information click here

Community Support Hubs
The following Community Support Hubs are available to offer support to those who have been affected by Storm Éowyn.

All children must be accompanied by an adult

 

Commercial Premises

Connected Hubs

Connected Hubs provides workplace solutions for remote workers, entrepreneurs and businesses.

Carrick-on-Shannon Business Campus

Available for Hot desking, satellite office solutions, interactive conferencing facilities.

Call 087 422 1012 or email info@carrickbusinesscampus.ie

Location: Attifinlay, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim N41 N1F2

Future Cast Hub:

Conference room available from 9am -5.30pm. Call 086 071 6968 for details.

Location: W8 Centre, Unit 9, Church Lane, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim. F91 FXW8.

Aghanlish Community Centre:

Wi-fi and charging of electronics available. Call 086 853 2903 for details.

Location: Aghanlish, Kinlough, Co. Leitrim. F91 PYD2

Manor Hub:

Call 071 984 0554 for details or email info@manorhub.ie

Location: Park Road Industrial Estate, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim. F91 H2TW

Kinlough Community Centre:

Available to book as a work station. Call 087 287 0086 for details.

The first meeting of Coiste Chontae Liatroma 2025 took place at Avant Money Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada last night and dealt with the competition motions that were referred forward from the Convention Clár in December. How the motions were received is outlined below:

 

Motion 1

Members of the County panel should be made available to play all All-County League games.

Mohill – Motion Lost

 

Motion 2

Underage competition grades shall revert to U14, U16, and U18, but also retain the U13 Competition. U18 can run alongside U14, with U16 running alongside U13 and overall discretion on this be at the discretion of CCC Liatroma. The focus of the U18 Competition should be over the summer months to support player retention and improvement.

Fenagh St. Caillin’s – Motion not taken due to Motion 3 below

 

Motion 3

To revert the grading of underage competitions back to even numbers – Under 14, Under 16 & Under 18 (Minor) and that players who are in their last year of Minor will be eligible to play adult football.

Aughawillan – Motion Lost

 

Motion 4

That Leitrim County Board put forward a request to the GAA insurance Committee to review the current levy system in the player injury fund, specifically with a view to applying the levy only to the specific teams that have claims, rather than the current method of applying the levy on every team from under 7 to senior level registered by the unit.

Aughnasheelin – To be followed up on with Central Council

 

Motion 5

To accommodate clubs that do not have sufficient numbers to have a second teams they can join with another club to form an independent team in junior championship and the first 13 players from each club cannot play on this team.

Aughnasheelin – Motion withdrawn

 

Motion 6

In Under 13 football if a player is fouled that player must take free kick themselves.

Aughnasheelin – Motion referred to Coiste na nÓg for consideration in the formulation of U13 Regulations.

 

Motion 7

All adult players who are part of county panels who do not get meaningful game time are to be made available to their club when their club team has a competitive game. Meaningful game time to be a minimum of 20 minutes playing time. Reference game to establish meaningful game time is the competitive inter county game immediately prior to the club competitive fixture.

Glencar/Manorhamilton – Motion referred to CCC Liatroma for consideration while formulating 2025 League Regulations for approval at later time of the year.

 

Motion 8

Glencar Manorhamilton GAA is currently the only club that has adult hurling teams. We encourage and promote the playing of both codes and have a number of dual players. Due to this, we are disproportionately negatively impacted in regards access to/ availability of inter county panellists to our teams. We are seeking where Glencar Manorhamilton GAA inter county panellists do not get meaningful game time (20 minutes) they are made available to the club.

Glencar/Manorhamilton – Motion referred to CCC Liatroma for consideration while formulating 2025 League Regulations for approval at a later time of the year.

 

Motion 9

Start Date of Competitions: The date of competition in Leitrim club football is to be dictated by when the winners of the senior/intermediate championship are out in the Connacht club championship.  Example: Leitrim Champions V Roscommon Champions 17/10/2024,  Leitrim Senior Championship final 3 weeks earlier 27/10/2024,  Then all fixtures are worked back from the 27/10/2024.  This would hopefully give the Leitrim teams a more competitive edge when it comes to the Connacht Club Championship.

Glencar/Manorhamilton – Motion to be considered by CCC Liatroma in devising 2025 Club Championship Master Fixture Plan.

 

Motion 10

Senior Championship Restructure: Two Groups of 4, each team plays each team in their group once. The top team in each group straight into the semi-finals. The team placed in second place in each group plays teams played in third place in each group in the quarter finals.  The bottom teams in each group play in a relegation final.  Teams should be seeded, with the previous year’s finalists and losing semi-finalists to be drawn into opposite groups at each relevant stage of the draw. Remaining four teams to be drawn to complete the groups by open draw.  The benefits of this we believe are: Fairness and Balance: Seeding teams based on previous performance ensures balanced competition, preventing stronger teams from being clustered in one group.  Increased Competitiveness: With each team playing every other team in their group, every match counts, maintaining high stakes throughout the group stage.  Clear Path to Finals: The structure provides a straightforward progression to the semi-finals and finals, making it easier for teams to prepare.

Glencar/Manorhamilton – Motion withdrawn

 

Motion 11

That CCC Liatroma examine the possibility of playing the U20 Football Championship at a later time of the year in order to ease the pressure on teams in attempting to field during the summer months.

Bornacoola – Motion Lost

 

Motion 12

That CCC Liatroma, in formulating its regulations for the Junior C Football Championship should endeavour to build in a minimum of three games per club at the round robin stages.

Bornacoola. – Motion referred to CCC Liatroma for consideration