Important New York Travel Information

If you are travelling to New York from Ireland for our forthcoming Connacht Championship game,  Eamon Duignan has kindly drawn our attention to the following requirements: 

The following information has to be given before any person is allowed travel to the USA. You have to enter your API (Advance Passenger Information) which you will find on the Aer Lingus website. You also have to log into your Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) which is a visa permit to enter the USA (there is a charge of $14 dollars for this) which only came in to law in 2009. This ESTA is also on the Aer Lingus website.

 

 

02-Apr-13 by Eamonn Duignan

Leitrim Supporters Club Draw 2013

PRIZE WINNERS 

1st Prize – €5,000 

Tony McLoughlin, Strandhill, Sligo.

2nd Prize – Trip to New York for two with four nights accommodation for Leitrim v New York

Inez McPadden, Beagh, Dromahair, Co Leitrim. 

3rd Prize – €1,000 

Jim Connolly, Drumlea, Newbarn, Kilsallaghan, Co Dublin.

4th Prize – Two All Ireland Hurling Tickets with overnight accommodation in Dublin

Drumreilly GAA Club, Co Leitrim.

5th Prize – Two All Ireland Football Tickets with overnight accommodation in Dublin

Maura McCormack, C/O Crowes Vets, Carrick on Shannon, Co Leitrim.  

6th Prize – Two Tickets to all Connacht Senior Football Championship games

Carrigallen GAA Club, Co Leitrim.

7th Prize – Two Tickets to all of Leitrim Championship games

Pauline & Gordon Ryan, 12 Roemore Village, Breaffy, Co Mayo.

8th Prize – Overnight accommodation with dinner for two in one of McEniffs Hotels

Ballinamore Seán OHeslins GAA Club, Co Leitrim. 

9th Prize – Overnight accommodation with dinner for two in the Slieve Russell Hotel

Sheila & Eugene Fowley, Corraghaun, Leckaun, Co Leitrim. 

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We take this opportunity to thank the main sponsors of the Leitrim Supporters Club 2013 

Coxs Steakhouse Dromod (TP & Eileen Cox)

Embassy Rooms Sligo (Kevin Quinn)

West Link Coaches Drumshanbo (Michael McGowan)

 

Special thanks to TP and Eileen Cox who hosted the draw, our valued sponsors, our many ticket sellers and of course the Leitrim Supporters who once again came up trumps in supporting our annual fundraiser.

Míle buíochas.

 

 

 

 

24-Mar-13 by Colette Fox – PRO

Supporters Club Draw 2013

Supporters Club Draw 2013

We hope to be able to broadcast LIVE on the web this years Leitrim Supporters Club Draw from Coxs Steak House, Dromod on Saturday evening 23rd. March. It is envisaged that the draw should take place not later than 11pm but we will update our web site, facebook page and twitter account with the time approximately 30 minutes before the draw. And remember – you still have time to get your ticket for the draw to be in with a chance to win one of our fabulous prizes. Contact any member of your local club executive or send an email to pro.leitrim@gaa.ie. Thanks once again for your support.

Go n-éirí an t-adh leat.

Shay Reynolds

Cathaoirleach Leitrim Supporters Club 2013

 

 

22-Mar-13 by Shay Reynolds Leitrim Supporters Club

Saints Alive

Coiste Chontae Liatroma take this opportunity to congratulate the St. Brigids Senior Football Team (Roscommon) and the St Thomas Senior Hurling Team (Galway) on their AIB All Ireland Club Final success in Croke Park on St Patricks Day.

Comghairdeas to all the players, team managements, backroom teams, club officers and a virtual army of loyal supporters who willed and cheered their local heroes to final glory.  The victory was a great day for Connacht and should be an inspiration for all club teams.  

 

 

 

 

 

21-Mar-13 by Colette Fox – PRO

This book would be of interest to any GAA member

Message from Brendan McGlynn

I am a native of Driney, Drumcong, and in my youth I played football for Kiltubrid.   I am a member of the Leitrim Supporters Club, in Dublin.  I am a founder member of Naomh Olaf,  Hurling, Football and Camogie Club, in Sandyford, Dublin 16, which was founded in 1981.

I have compiled and edited a thirty year history of the Club entitled “Treasured Memories”.  It is a hard back in full color, containing almost four hundred pages and more than two hundred and eighty photographs, many of them team pictures.  Its contents include the remarkable story of the founding, success and development of a The highs and lows on the field of play in Football, Hurling, Ladies Football and Camogie.  The building of a magnificent Club premises.  The Clubs Annual Corporate Lunch in Croke Park. Details of off-field activities including Scór, a thriving Golf Society, the Clubs Annual Golf Classic.  How the Club financed its development as well as many articles of special interest to G.A.A. people.

This book was launched by the then President of the G.A,A, Christy Cooney, on the 10th of December, 2011  and already almost eight hundred copies have been sold.  It has been highly commended by many of its readers.  The President Michael D. Higgins Officially opened a
new Pastoral Center, in Balally Parish recently and the Pastoral Centre Committee was pleased to present the President with a copy of the book

This book would be of interest to any G.A.A. member, but it would be of exceptional interest to any Club or individual who would be considering writing or compiling a history of their own Club,  It costs €20 plus postage, if any.

Kind Regards,
Brendan McGlynn

brendanandpatsy@gmail.com

or Tel 01 295 6139

 

 

 

15-Mar-13 by Colette Fox – PRO

Support the Leitrim Supporters Club

Chairman of Coiste Chontae Liatroma, Joe Flynn wants the countys gaels to row in behind the Leitrim Supporters club.

Joe released a statement – printed in The Leitrim Observer this week – asking fans to show their support of Leitrim GAA by getting behind the Supporters Club, 2013:

“The Supporters Club is the lifeline that allows us prepare all our teams in the professional way that is necessary if we wish to compete in a meaningful fashion,” he notes.

After listing the ongoing endeavours at all levels within Leitrim GAA, the chairman adds: “Obviously all of these activities require a huge financial commitment from the Board and the success of our Supporters Club draw is paramount to our continued efforts to provide for the  ongoing needs of Leitrim GAA.”

The draw for the Leitrim Supporters Club takes place on Saturday 23rd March in Coxs Steakhouse, Dromod.

 

Show your pride and passion in Leitrim

 

Join the Supporters Club

 

Your contribution is an appreciation of the efforts being made

 

And you, like Leitrim, could be a winner

 

Valuable Draw Prizes for members

 

Come on board with us !

 

Membership forms available on Leitrim GAA website or through clubs or Supporter Club Branches in Leitrim and beyond

 

Míle buiochas to all of you!

 

 

15-Mar-13 by Colette Fox – PRO

Coaches for Kelloggs GAA Cul Camps

Leitrim GAA wish to recruit a number of suitably qualified personnel to work as coaches on our Kelloggs GAA Cul camps during the month of July. 
 
Candidates must be over 18, have attained a minimum of Foundation Level Coaching Qualification, have completed the GAA or Irish Sports Council Child Welfare & Protection Course and be Garda vetted to be eligible for consideration.
 
Please forward letter of interest and a current CV to: Thomas Keenan,  Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada, Dublin Rd., Ck-on-Shannon, Co.Leitrim by 4 pm on Wednesday March 20th 2013. 
 
 

 

 

05-Mar-13 by Colette Fox – PRO

Seachtain na Gaeilge Traith na gCeist

 Seachtain na Gaeilge, Tráth na gCeist

 

Bhí seacht gclub páirteach sa Chomórtas Tráth na gCeisteanna do Sheachtain na Gaeilge i gclubtheach Ghaeil na hAilne ar an Satharn seo caite. Bhí an bua arís ag Barr na Cúille. Sa dara háit bhí Cumann Sheáin Uí Eislin agus Gaeil na hAilne sa tríú hait.

 

In all seven clubs took part: Barr na Cúile, Achadh na Síleann, Achadh an Mhuilinn, Droim Caorthainn, Seán Ó hEislin, Fíonach Naomh Caillin agus Gaeil na hAilne. The winning Barr na Cúile team was comprised of Aodhán Ó Dochraigh, Pól Ó Dochraigh agus Brian Ó Dubhthaigh. Beidh comórtas Chonnacht ar anÓgCéadaoin seo i gClár Chlainne Mhuiris. There was surprise to learn that there will be no All Ireland Final this year in a competition which started in 2006.

 

This event which is organised “as Gaeilge” was enjoyed by all and the Fear na gCeist was Sean Mac Colla from Co an Cabháin.

 

 

 

 

05-Mar-13 by Colette Fox – PRO

Ard na Speire 10Km & 4Km RunWalk

Message from the Organisers

 

Preparations are entering the final stages for the special 10km & 4km run/walk in memory of our team-mate Sandra Earley. The run/walk will take place THIS Sunday February 24th commencing at 2pm from The Sheemore Inn, Kilclare, with registration starting at 12.30 on the day. Entry fee is €10 per adult/€15 per family with all funds raised going to The Heart Appeal at the Mater Foundation, Dublin. This is a special heart screening clinic for family members who have lost a loved one to Sudden Adult Death Syndrome. For more information contact 0871337322. Hope to see you all out to support this great cause.

 

Important notes – Parking

 

Parking on the day will be available at Kilclare, however space may be limited so parking is also available at Drumcong NS and the Church car park with a free shuttle bus provided. If at all possible we would encourage locals to park at the school to avoid congestion at Kilclare. 

 

RED is the ï”Heart” colour this month so if anybody is interested in joining us in wearing red for the run please do!

 

We will be closing the online registration on Saturday the 23rd Feb @ 6.30pm so please get registering before then www.ardnaspeire.com. Don’t worry if not however you can always register on the morning of the run. As always thank you for your continued support with the event.

 

 

Ard na Spéire 10Km & 4Km Run/Walk

Sunday 24th February 2013 in memory of the late Sandra Earley

 

‘€’Ard na Spéire’€’ 10KM and 4KM Run/Walk

Sunday 24th February 2013 at Kilclare, Co. Leitrim

Registration from 12.30pm at Sheemore Inn (McNamas) Kilclare

Run/Walk Commences at 2pm. Entry Fee €10

 

CONTACTS

Anja on 087-1337322 or Micheal on 086-3862196

Email: ardnaspeirerunÓgmail.com

or check out the ‘€’Ard na Speire Facebook page’€’ for regular updates.

 

 

 

22-Feb-13 by Colette Fox – PRO

Failte Isteach

Coiste Chontae Liatroma C.L.C.G.

 

The National Inclusion and Integration committee through the local Coiste Chontae Liatroma Inclusion and Integration Committee are asking that all clubs would host a “Fáilte Isteach” morning to which all members of the local community would be invited. The invitation should be all inclusive, inviting new members, members of non Irish communities, newcomers to the area, minority groups, people with disabilities, and in general, people in the community who have not been involved in the GAA club.

 

For this occasion the club would provide a very warm welcome, introduce new members to the GAA game with the go games model being used.

 

Introduce new members to the clubs facilities, dressing rooms , meeting areas,Gym etc.

 

Display all club memorabilia, and perhaps video’s of games at all ages in which the club took part.

 

This exercise can have many benefits,

 

  • Newcomers to the community get the opportunity to get involved in the local GAA club.

  • Increase the club’s membership,

  • New people could come on board to help with the running of the club.

  • Increase the playing numbers particularly at under age, at a time when the numbers available to play our games is getting smaller.

 

There are many benefits for the club, and the local community from this exercise. It is hoped that all clubs will make an effort to host a “Failte Isteach” morning in the not too distant future and preferable before the end of March.

 

For further enquiries contact the Inclusion and Integration officer of Coiste Chontae Liatroma Gearoid MacSamhráin 0863742058 or email gerry.mcgovern.oifigeach@gaa.ie

 

 

The invitation should be all inclusive, inviting new members, members of non Irish communities, newcomers to the area, minority groups, people with disabilities, and in general, people in the community who have not been involved in the GAA club.

For this occasion the club would provide a very warm welcome, introduce new members to the GAA game with the go games model being used.

Introduce new members to the clubs facilities, dressing rooms , meeting areas,Gym etc.

Display all club memorabilia, and perhaps video’s of games at all ages in which the club took part.

This exercise can have many benefits,

  • Newcomers to the community get the opportunity to get involved in the local GAA club.

  • Increase the club’s membership,

  • New people could come on board to help with the running of the club.

  • Increase the playing numbers particularly at under age, at a time when the numbers available to play our games is getting smaller.

There are many benefits for the club, and the local community from this exercise. It is hoped that all clubs will make an effort to host a “Failte Isteach” morning in the not too distant future and preferable before the end of March.

For further enquiries contact the Inclusion and Integration officer of Coiste Chontae Liatroma Gearoid MacSamhráin 0863742058 or email gerry.mcgovern.oifigeach@gaa.ie

 

 

 

19-Feb-13 by Colette Fox – PRO

John Murray RTE Walk

John Murray RTE Walk Glenfarne Co Leitrim 17th February 2013

 

On Sunday last, 17th February 2013 the Radio 1 John Murray Walk was in Glenfarne in Lovely Leitrim where in excess of 1,200 people turned out.  John Murray kindly invited representatives from the Leitrim Senior Football Team who recently won the Connacht FBD League to the walk.  James Glancy and Gerry Hickey with the FBD Cup in hand were interviewed and presented to the 1,200 plus crowd and received rapturous applause.  Photos from the walk are available in the photo gallery on the Leitrim GAA website, on our Facebook page and on the Connacht GAA website. 

Tune in tomorrow morning (Wednesday 20th February) between 9 and 10 am for a report on John’s visit to Lovely Leitrim.

 

 

 

19-Feb-13 by Colette Fox – PRO

Master Fixture Plan

You can download a copy of this year”s master plan by following this link

 

 

18-Feb-13 by Colette Fox – PRO