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14-May-15 by Joe Dolan – Bush Hotel
The Leitrim GAA Annual Church Gate Collection will take place at all Churches in County Leitrim on this Saturday/Sunday May 16th/17th.
Your support as always will be greatly appreciated.
13-May-15 by Declan Bohan – PRO
“Be There. All The Way”
2015 GAA Open nights Week – 4th – 10th of May
Leitrim GAA Open night Monday 4th May 2015 5pm
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 Monday next, May 4, commencing at 5pm. This will provide an opportunity for people of all ages to come in and meet their county players of both codes and engage in pitch activities. It is essentially a family evening and what better way to round off the Bank Holiday Weekend 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 Galway/New York in Páirc Sean Mac Diarmada on May 17th and also the County Hurlers who will commence their Lory Meagher Cup Campaign v Sligo on Saturday next in Ballinamore.
The County Minor Footballers who are busily preparing for the Connacht MFC in June will also be in attendance.
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 Monday May 4th Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada
5.00pm Gates open
5.15pm Skills Competitions/Mini Games/Coaching Drills for young players with County Players of both codes.
6.00pm Autographs, Photo Opportunities, Merchandise distribution.
6.30pm Address by Team Management s
6.45pm Finish
28-Apr-15 by Declan Bohan – PRO
Leitrim GAA wishes to record its sincere sympathy with the family of the late Fergus O Rourke, Dunshaughlin, Co Meath, and formerly of Aughavas, Co Leitrim on his sad passing yesterday.
Fergus was a former Leitrim County Player of the 1960s and also played Senior Club Football with his native Aughavas in that decade, a decade during which Aughavas won two Leitrim SFC titles in 1963 and 1966 and in each of which Fergus played a pivotal role.
The O Rourke Family relocated to Skryne, Co Meath during the early 1960s and have gone on to enjoy many successes both on and off the field of play in the intervening decades. We tender our sincerest condolences to all family members on this sad occasion.
Fergus, who died peacefully at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, is survived by his loving wife Aidie and sons Tiernan, Brian, Breffni and Fergus Jnr. He will be sadly missed by his family, his adored grandchildren, daughters-in-law Rebecca and Louise, son-in-law David, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and his many friends.
His remains are reposing at his home from 2pm this Wednesday afternoon. Removal on Thursday to St Patrick & Seachnall Church, Dunshaughlin, arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery. House Private on Thursday morning.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé.
21-Apr-15 by Declan Bohan – PRO
Rule changes following on from GAA Congress 2015 come into effect as of this weekend – Saturday, April 11.
The rule changes are outlined in this article below on GAA.ie
http://www.gaa.ie/gaa-news-and-videos/daily-news/1/0704151254-new-rules/
Please find links to the Official Guide Parts 1, 2 and the new Disciplinary Handbook below.
Official Guide Part 1
Official Guide Part 2
Disciplinary Handbook
09-Apr-15 by Declan Bohan – PRO
Please support Leitrim GAA in its largest fund raising drive of 2015 as the clock ticks towards the Big Draw in Coxs Steahouse on Saturday night March 28th. Tickets are available through your club or indeed online at www.leitrimgaa.ie
Leitrim GAA is depending on your support in continuing to make this draw the success it has proved to be over the years.
Your support is greatly appreciated.
16-Mar-15 by Declan Bohan – PRO
Thanks to everyone who went down to Templeport to help with the search. Searches continue every day at 9am and 1pm from Templeport Resource Centre. Your help is truly appreciated.
06-Mar-15 by Declan Bohan – PRO
23-Feb-15 by Declan Bohan – PRO
Leitrim GAA Supporters Club Online Sales 2015
You may now purchase Leitrim GAA Supporters Club 2015 Membership online at www.leitrimgaa.ie by visiting the link located on the front page menu located on the right hand side. We hope this will facilitate Membership Registration for this years Fund Raising Drive. Thanking you for your continued support. Supporters Club Draw will take place in Coxs Steakhouse on Saturday 28th March.
12-Feb-15 by Declan Bohan – PRO
The Late Josie Murray RIP
It is with sadness and regret, not alone in Carrick-on –Shannon, but throughout Leitrim and indeed much further afield, that we learn of the passing the footballing legend Josie Murray. After a short illness, borne with great tolerance and dignity, Josie lost his battle with life on this morning (Thursday) at his home surrounded by his family and friends. Born in 1938 he attended The Presentation Brothers National School where his natural athletic ability was quickly identified and nourished. He represented St. Marys at every level and was a member of their first winning county championship team in 1958 wearing the number 6 jersey. He added his second county medal sixteen years later when he played at corner back with Sheemore Gaels, an amalgamation of St. Marys, Kiltubrid and Fenagh. He too won numerous hurling championship medals with St Marys as he was also a talented hurler and played on the county hurling team over many years.
While his achievements with his local club are well documented it is with his beloved Leitrim that Josie will be best remembered. He captained the famous Leitrim minor team that won the Connacht championship in 1956 and gave a heroic display at his customary centre half back position in losing to Dublin in the All Ireland final. He quickly moved on to the senior panel and was an integral part of the great senior county team that was defeated in the Connacht finals of 1958,59,60, and 61. He represented Connacht and was unfortunately on the losing teams of 1961, 63, 64 and 65 on St. Patricks Day. In recognition of his talent and skill he was chosen as centre half back on the Leitrim team of the Millennium.
On finishing school Josie commenced employment with local firm John Gilmartin and later moved to New York where he played football for Leitrim while working there. Josie and his beloved wife Evelyn moved back to Ireland to raise their family and Josie moved to Dublin and commenced working with Bus Eireann, quickly moving to the rank of Inspector. While in Dublin he was an avid supporter of all things Leitrim and was a founding member of the Leitrim Golf Classic and the Dublin Branch of the Leitrim Supporters Club helping in no small way in the efforts towards raising funds to promote the fortunes of all Leitrim teams. Indeed only last May he was a prime mover of a golf classic in Carrick-on-Shannon to raise funds for the Leitrim Senior Team on the eve of the Connacht Championship and when Tommie Moran compered a great “Up for the Match” night prior to the County Final in the Bush Hotel just last September Josie was one of his guests who reminisced on the St. Marys club over many years and did so with wonderful wit and charm, finishing off his contribution with a great rendering of one of his favourite songs.
Josie’s deep faith was evident from his commitment to the local church. He was always available to prepare for the various celebrations taking place by placing bunting and flags suitable for the occasion in the church grounds. He was also a Chairperson of the Church Finance Committee.
To his wife Evelyn, sons Declan, Niall and Keith, brothers Johnny and Seamus, and to his extended family all Leitrim Gaels extend their heartfelt sympathies.
Funeral Arrangements:
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis
12-Feb-15 by Leitrim GAA
IMPORTANT Child Welfare & Protection Training Information for ALL Clubs The Irish Sports Council has recently changed the structure of Child Welfare & Protection (Code of Ethics) workshops for Clubs. The details of the three stages of training are outlined here as follows: 1. Safeguarding 1 – Child Welfare & Protection Basic Awareness Course All Coaches, Childrens Officers and Designated Liaison Persons (DLP) must first complete the 3 hour Child Welfare & Protection Basic Awareness Course. This course educates participants on the implementation of best practice in protecting the welfare of children involved in sport. 2. Safeguarding 2 – Club Childrens Officer (C.C.O) A person appointed to the Club Childrens Officer position in a club must have completed safeguarding 1 (Child Welfare & Protection Basic Awareness workshop) and should complete the NEW Club Childrens Officer 3 hour workshop. This course will help the Club Childrens Officer to carry out the function of their role in the club and support the implementation of best practice in the club. Participants will also receive a Club Childrens Officer Action Planning document as part of the training. 3. Safeguarding 3 – Designated Liaison Person(DLP) A person appointed to the Designated Liaison Person position in a club must have completed the Child Welfare & Protection Basic Awareness Course and should complete the NEW Designated Liaison Person 3 hour workshop. A club may appoint the same person to both the CCO and DLP positions however best practice advises that they are kept as separate roles. The third part of the ISC Child Welfare & Protection Training Programme is the Designated Liaison Person workshop. This workshop is currently under review and will be available to clubs in the Spring /Summer of 2015. Club Childrens Officers Club Childrens Officers should be child centred in focus and have as the primary aim the establishment of a child centred ethos within the club. S/he is the link between the children and the adults in the club. S/he also takes responsibility for monitoring and reporting to the Club Management Committee on how club policy impacts on young people and Sports Leaders Designated Liaison Person Every club/organisation should designate a person to be responsible for dealing with any concerns about the protection of children. The Designated Liaison Person is responsible for reporting allegations or suspicions of child abuse to TULSA Child and Family Agency or Social Services (NI) and/or An Garda Siochán / PSNI. It is recommended that this person is a senior club person. However, if there is difficulty identifying a separate individual to take this role, the Club Childrens Officer can be appointed as Designated Liaison Person once the club/organisation is clear about the responsibilities of each role. The organisations child protection policy and procedures should include the name and contact details of the Designated Liaison Person and the responsibilities attached to the role. For further information on any of the Irish Sports Council new changes to the Code Of Ethics workshops please contact: Leitrim Sports Partnership, 071 9650498/Email; sports@leitrimcoco.ie
10-Feb-15 by Leitrim Sports Partnership
The 3rd annual Ard na Spéire 10km & 4km run/walk in memory of former Kiltubrid Ladies player Sandra Earley will take place on Sunday February 22nd 2015. Registration will be available from 12:30 at The Sheemore Inn Kilclare with the race kicking off at 2pm. Entry is €10 per person and €15 per family. Thanks to your support and generosity the race has raised over €25,000 for charity over the last two years. Funds raised this year will go towards the fight against Sudden Adult Death Syndrome. Check out the Kiltubrid Ladies or Ard na Spéire Facebook pages for more details in the coming weeks and get those runners out in preparation for the event!
09-Feb-15 by Kiltubrid Ladies GAA
