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Leitrim GAA Open night 13^th May 2016 

Each year since 2012, the GAA has had coordinated County Open nights in advance of the Championship Season. The Leitrim Open night will take place in Páirc Sean Mac Diarmada on Friday next, May 13th, commencing at 7.30pm. This will provide an opportunity for people of all ages to come in and meet their county players and engage in pitch activities. It is essentially a family evening and what better way to round off the week than to spend it engaging with the footballers who have worked so hard all spring to ensure that they will be at their best facing neighbours Roscommon in Páirc Sean Mac Diarmada on May 22nd.

Young players attending are encouraged to wear County/Club Colours and wear footwear that will allow them to participate fully.

Leitrim GAA looks forward to an exciting evening!

Timetable Friday 13^th in Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada

7.15pm          Gates open

7.30pm          Activities/Mini Games/Coaching Drills for young players on pitch with County Players and Team Management .

8.30pm          Autographs, Photo Opportunities, Merchandise distribution.

8.45pm          Activities for Kids Finish and Media Opportunities Commence

09-May-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO

Scoláireachtaí Gaeltachta 2016

There was a large number of applicants for the Leitrim Co Board GAA Gaeltacht Grants and the draw for the winners resulted in the following offers of from  €200 to €400.

Buíochas do na buachaillí agus na cailíní go léir a chuir isteach ar na scoláireachtaí agus comhghairdeas do na buaiteoirí. Buíochas freisin do Choláiste na bhFiann agus Coláiste Ó Direáin a thug páirt- scoláireachtaí dúinn.

Seo iad na daoine a fuair scoláireachtaí don bhliain seo:

1)                  Áine McGourty, Cortober, Ballinaglera

2)                  Aaron Moran, Lisgillock Glebe, Ballinamore

3)                  Gemma Nic Eochainn, Sráidbhaile Liatroma

4)                  Gero Gilmartin, Uragh, Kinlough

5)                  Aoibhinn McGoldrick, Church St, Ballinamore

6)                  Niamh McInerney, Killananima, Dromahair

7)                  Niamh Ní Mhurchain, Sráidbhaile Liatroma

8)                  Daire Maxwell, Crockawaddy, Ballinamore

9)                  Doireann McManus, Corgar, Béal an Atha Móir. 

03-Apr-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO

The Late Seamus Wrynn, Tarmon, Ballinamore and New York

Seamus Wrynn, a native of Tarmon, Ballinamore, who died in New York on Friday last was a well known player for many years with the Ballinamore Club, before emigrating to the USA in the 1950s.

14-Mar-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO

The late Aiden McGowan, Carns, Grange, Co.Sligo and formerly Melvin Gaels GAA Club.

The death has occurred of former Melvin Gaels GAA stalwart, Aiden McGowan. A retired Primary School Teacher, Aiden was immersed in the GAA all his life. A member of the famed McGowan family of the Melvin Gaels GAA Club, he shared in the considerable upturn in his club’s fortunes in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Melvin Gaels won 4-in-row Leitrim SFC titles 1959-1962.

Off the field Aiden was a most accomplished GAA administrator at all levels from Club to Páirc an Chrócaigh. He was Vice Chairman of Coiste Chontae Liatroma in the mid 1960s. He notably held the positions of Uachtarán Comhairle Connacht 1973-76 and indeed as Senior Leas Uachráran Cumann Lúthchleas Gael had the honour of presenting the Liam McCarthy Cup to winning Kilkenny Captain Billy Fitzpatrick, following their victory over Galway, in 1975. Uachtarán Cumann Luthchleas Gael, the late Donal Keenan was unavoidably absent on that date. He later held the esteemed position of Trustee of Cumann Lúthchleas Gael. Aiden was a lifelong Melvin Gaels GAA man and held many positions on the Club Committee, most recently as Honorary President.

Aiden is sadly missed by his loving wife Kathleen, sons Enda and Brian, daughters Aideen and Orla, brothers Fr. Séamus (Texas), Máirtín, Padraic, Brendan, Kevin and Colm, and extended family and many friends. His remains are reposing at his home on Monday from 3pm to 9pm and on Tuesday from 3pm to 7pm. Removal on Tuesday evening to The Church of Mary Immaculate, Grange, to arrive at 8pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 12 noon with burial afterwards in Ahamlish Cemetery.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé. 

13-Mar-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO

Croke Park 1916 Commemoration Event, 24 April 2016.

The GAA is calling on members from all of its clubs and members of the public to join in at Croke Park on Sunday April 24 for the Association’s national 1916 Commemorative Event.

The show, which will take place after the Division One and Two Allianz Football League finals, will present the story of Ireland in a theatrical production that will include the best elements of the Irish cultural entertainment.

To read the full text of the GAA Press Release please click here

10-Mar-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO

GAA Insurance Information night

An Insurance Information night for all clubs takes place on Thursday 10th March at 8pm in the Bush Hotel Carrick on Shannon.

Club Insurance Officers and Club main officers are encouraged to attend.

Insurance Managers from Croke Park and Willis will attend.

This is an opportunity for all with an interest in insurance to get up to date with GAA related insurance.

01-Mar-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO