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Due to a poor registration for the child welfare/code of ethics course planned for Manorhamilton this evening (Friday 22nd Nov), we have decided to postpone the course till a later date.

22-Nov-13 by Colette Fox – PRO

The first International Rules Test will take place in Kingspan Breffni Park on Saturday 19^th October at 7 p.m.

Clubs are advised of the group, pass scheme where children under 16 can pay just €3 for admission and with every 10 children 1 adult can go free.  This is a wonderful opportunity for children and indeed adults to see Irelands finest footballers play Australia.  Clubs in the surrounding counties are advised to avail of this opportunity.  To book your club contact the ticket office in Croke Park or visit the gaa.ie website.  Additional information can be obtained from Declan Woods, Cavan PRO.

There are also a number of events happening in Cavan on the week leading up to the test.

03-Oct-13 by Colette Fox – PRO

On behalf of Leitrim GAA we wish to extend our deepest sympathy to Jim Meehan (Connacht Council Delegate, Coiste Chontae Liatroma) and family on the death of his mother Sarah Meehan. The Meehan family have a long association with Leitrim GAA and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time. 

AR DHEIS DE GO RAIBH A ANAM.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

Sarah Meehan of Killanamine, Dromahair, Co. Leitrim.

Peacefully at St. Phelim’s Nursing Home, Dromahair. Reposing at the residence of her daughter and son-in-law Geroadine  and Stephen Mc Inerney, Killanamina, Dromahair today (Sunday) from 12noon to 5pm with Removal to St. Mary’s Church, Killenummery arriving at 7pm. Mass of the resurrection on Monday at 12noon. Burial afterwards in Carrowcrin Cemetery. No flowers please. Donations in lieu if desired to the Northwest Hospice.

15-Sep-13 by Colette Fox – PRO

ITS a tale of two counties – the cash-rich GAA in Dublin versus smaller counties struggling to keep their teams competing on the pitch.

“The association with Leitrim GAA is worth 25 GAA club dinners a year to the hotel,” the owner of the Bush Hotel in Carrick-on-Shannon told the Sunday Independent.

Its a world away from the Dubs, whose main sponsorship by Vodafone cost more than €3m over four years, encompassing an ultra-slick corporate relationship and carefully planned “development strategies to maximise commercial development”.

The Bush Hotel, on the other hand, is a small, respected family business – “a meat and two veg” operation, as owner Joe puts it.

His five-figure sponsorship means the Bush Hotel logo emblazoned on the county jersey has been seen all over the world, including by more than 19 million TV viewers in China and millions in the UK.

“I was watching Ronnie OSullivan at the world snooker final on TV and there, near the front row in the Crucible in Sheffield, was a lad wearing a Leitrim jersey with the hotel logo. That event was seen everywhere, including on Chinese TV which showed the snooker hour after hour,” said Joe.

The hotelier is proud of his association with his native county, and admits his decision to sponsor the GAA team came from the heart as much as the head.

“Its a good fit for us,” he said. “We pride ourselves on being the peoples hotel with a strong local base.

“With the GAA involvement comes links with the IFA and so the business benefits. I give good value to Leitrim GAA and they give good value to me.

“I get more bang for my buck pro rata than Vodafone gets from Dublin.

“This is rural Ireland. People have a leaning and are drawn to the local GAA hotel, not just in Leitrim but, say, if Roscommon are playing in Carrick, where would all the fans be going for a few pints afterwards? They will all go to the local GAA place.

“You have the direct return from the GAA, but from that you would also get people coming home from England visiting friends and relatives and they will know the name and will drop in when they visit Carrick.

“And, of course, you get the other bits and pieces that go along with sponsoring the county. Its like buying a computer – you get add-ons which you didnt expect, like the hotel name at Scór functions and the county handball players, which does no harm at all.

“Its a two-way street. Yes, it comes from the heart, but we are shrewd, tough business people. We need a return and we get a return from the sponsorship.

“Its a serious commercial decision, albeit in a smaller way than the Dubs.”

Article courtesy of the Sunday Independent (25/8/13) http://shar.es/zGMja

25-Aug-13 by Colette Fox – PRO

Press release from JGA Sports 

Colm Cooper & Henry Shefflin launch the new and improved Lucozade Sport Club Crusade 2013

Lucozade Sport and Kilkenny hurling All-Star, Henry Shefflin along with Kerry footballer and All-Star Colm Cooper have launched the new and improved Lucozade Sport Club Crusade.

This year, Lucozade Sport is offering adult sport clubs free training equipment and kit in exchange for Lucozade Sport bottle caps. A bespoke catalogue has been developed so that clubs know exactly how many caps they need for each item. Clubs will be sent the items once the specified amount of caps have been collected and verified.

Henry Shefflin said, “I think it is great that Lucozade Sport is committing to their successful Club Crusade initiative for a second year. I really felt that last year’s initiative was a fantastic idea and this year it is even better because clubs are guaranteed rewards for saving their bottle caps. Clubs can look through the catalogue, decide what they would like and will know exactly how many caps they need to get it. Gear and equipment is always in short supply, as I know from my own Club, Ballyhale Shamrocks, so I am sure a lot of clubs will be delighted with the new offer. ”

Jim Geraghty, Marketing Manager for Lucozade Sport said, “We are delighted to launch this year’s Lucozade Sport Crusade. We listened to feedback from clubs who took part last year and have adapted the initiative to reward every club that signs up and collects bottle caps. We have some fantastic gear ranging from training cones and bibs to full sets of jerseys so I would encourage any adult teams in clubs, big or small to get collecting.”

Jim added: “We wanted to let clubs know at the earliest opportunity to allow them to get a head start but clubs can register from 24th June at www.lucozadesport.ie .”

Clubs that register for this year’s Club Crusade can redeem essential training equipment and gear for Lucozade Sport bottle caps.

A bespoke catalogue of training equipment and gear has been developed so that clubs know exactly how many caps they need for each item. Clubs will be sent the items once the specified amount of caps have been collected and verified.

Adult sports clubs can register for the Lucozade Sport Club Crusade at www.lucozadesport.ie. 

08-Jul-13 by Colette Fox – PRO