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Leitrim GAA Supporters Club (Dublin Branch) Launch 2016

Last night in the magnificent surrounds of the Celtic Suite, Croke Park, two hundred Leitrim people converged for the Dublin launch of the annual Leitrim GAA Supporters Club 2016. It was, yet again, a great gathering of Leitrim people from Dublin and beyond and a large number who travelled up for night from their Leitrim homes.

Chairman of the Dublin Branch, Mike Feeney, welcomed all to the event and looked forward to a successful year for Leitrim. He invited Joe Layden to address the crowd during which he gave many insightful ideas as to what Leitrim must do in order to progress and be competitive in an ever increasing competitive world.

Cathaoirleach Coiste Chontae Liatroma, Terence Boyle, was next to speak and his announcement that the first county training session on the Centre of Excellence would take place on Friday January 22^nd was met with great approval. In a far reaching address, Senior and Under 21 Manager, Shane Ward gave a detailed account of progress to date and realistic hopes for the future as we continue to build on and invest in youth.

Following the break in proceedings, MC Colin Regan interviewed Special Guest Dessie Dolan Junior, who regaled the crowd with his experiences of a lifetime given to football from his back garden to the hallowed ground of Croke Park. It was most insightful and informative.

Special Guest Ben Lennon was next to be interviewed by Colin and what a gem of an experience this proved to be as Ben recounted a flavour of a lifetime of experiences from growing up in his native Kiltyclogher, before finishing off the night with a selection of beautiful tunes on the fiddle, accompanied by Maeve Ni Lochlainn, MartinÓgaffney and John McCartin.

Overall it was a hugely successful occasion, excellently organised by the Dublin based committee. As the crowd dispersed, approaching 10.30pm, one could not help but sense the enthusiasm for the year ahead.  Some photographs from the occasion are available here.

22-Jan-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO

The bus departure times for travelling  to the launch of the Dublin branch  of the Leitrim Supporters Club in Croke Park on next Thursday January 21st are as follows:

The bus is free of chaarge and there is no requirement to book a seat

Swimming Pool Drumshanbo   4.30pm

Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada         4.45pm

Bornacoola GAA Grounds         5.00pm

15-Jan-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO

2016 launch Press Release 

John O’Mahony and Ben LennonSpecial Guests at Leitrim Supporters Club Launch in Croke Park 

The county’s 1994 Connacht championship winning Manager, John O’Mahony, and one of our greatest ever musicians, Ben Lennon, will be the special guests at the annual Leitrim Supporters’ Club launch in the Celtic Suite of Croke Park on Thursday, January 21. 

The night has become a must-attend event for anyone with a Leitrim connection in the capital and surrounding counties, while the quality of entertainment over the past two years has also attracted a large crowd from home. Organised by the Dublin Branch of the Leitrim’s Supporters Club, last year’s event drew 160 persons who enjoyed the recollections of Ballinamore Olympian, Colin Griffin’s, followed by some wonderful entertainment by Charlie McGettigan.

This year an equally large crowd is expected. As well as getting the chance to catch up with old friends and members of the Leitrim senior squad of 2016, they will enjoy some insightful chat from one of the most successful Managers to have graced the inter-county football scene. While John O’Mahony will forever hold a special place in Leitrim hearts for steering the county to only their second Connacht championship in 1994, he went on to guide Galway to two All-Ireland titles in 1998 and 2001.

His recently released his biography, ‘Keeping the Faith’ reveals the man’s passion for football in the West. MC on the night, Colin Regan, one of his former players, will talk to ‘Johnno’ about his life in the game, and the secret to unlocking Leitrim’s potential.

One interesting member of the audience will be the current Leitrim senior football Manager, Shane Ward, will also outline his plans for the year ahead while County Chairperson, Terrence Boyle, will provide an update on all Leitrim GAA activities.

The night will conclude with a rare and special treat as Ben Lennon, native of Rossinver and one of the country’s most respected traditional musicians, will, in conversation with Colin Regan, share an insight into his remarkable life before regaling everyone with a few tunes (Ben will be accompanied by some of his musical friends on the night). His biography, The Fiddler’s Twist, outlines how his parents’ love of music and the characters of the hinterland of north Leitrim, Fermanagh, and Sligo, helped to mould the Lennon family into one of Traditional music’s most authentic custodians and curators. The opportunity to catch Ben in this unique setting is not to be missed.

The night, of course, kick-starts a fundraising campaign without which the Leitrim County Board simply couldn’t continue its high level of work and investment in Leitrim teams on and off the field. The event will take place on Thursday, January 21, in the Celtic Suite of Croke Park with parking available in the Cusack Stand car park (accessed through the GAA museum entrance off Clonliffe Road. Doors will open at 7.30pm with the addresses and entertainment starting at 8pm sharp. Light refreshments will be provided at the interval.  

07-Jan-16 by Leitrim Supporters Club – Dublin

The 2016 Leitrim GAA Convention Reports are available to download from this link

17-Dec-15 by Declan Bohan – PRO

President Gerry Mahon (Ballinamore-Sean O Heslinss)

Chairman Terence Boyle (Aughnasheelin)

Vice Chairman Sean O Suilleabhain (Ballinamore Sean O Heslins)

Secretary Attracta O Reilly (St Marys-Kiltoghert)

Assistant Secretary John Keenan (Gortletteragh)

Treasurer Brian Gordon (Mohill)

Assistant Treasurer John Mulvey (Ballinaglera)

Public Relations Officer Declan Bohan (Bornacoola)

Development Officer Pat Feely (Glencar/Manorhamilton)

Coaching Officer Hughie Clinton (St Patricks-Dromahair)

Hurling Officer Martin Cunniffe (St Marys-Kiltoghert)

Cultural and Irish Officer Claire Crossan (St Marys-Kiltoghert)

Childrens Officer Gerry Gallogly (Aughavas)

Central Council Delegate PJ Meehan (Kiltubrid)

Connacht Council Officers Enda Tiernan (Cloone) and Jim Meehan (St Patricks-Dromahair)

14-Dec-15 by Declan Bohan – PRO

Gaeltacht Scholarships

Leitrim Co Board GAA is offering grants for attendance at Gaeltacht courses to Leitrim boys and girls as part of their promotion of an ghaeilge. These grants are open to registered and paid-up members of Leitrim GAA clubs, boys or girls.

Some of the grants are part-sponsored by Gaeltacht colleges. In the case of cash grants, when students return they can claim their grant money on production of evidence of having successfully completed the course.

Application forms can be printed from the Leitrim GAA website www.leitrimgaa.ie under Scór section or can be requested from the Secretary of any GAA club.

Beidh na hiarratais le fail i ngach meanscoil sa Chontae freisin

The closing date for applications is Saturday 5 December 2015.

18-Nov-15 by Oifigeach Cultuir agus Teanga