Martin Donnelly Interprovincial Connacht Football Team-

Congratulations to three members of the current Leitrim panel who have been selected to join this year’s Martin Donnelly Interprovincial Connacht Football Team. With Wayne McKeon (Ballinamore Sean O’Heslins) donning the number seven shirt, Cathal McCrann (Gortletteragh named as the substitute goalkeeper and Paddy Maguire (Glencar Manorhamilton) also on the sub’s bench. If your club is not involved in a game on Sunday then Markievicz Park in Sligo is where you’ll catch the Interprovincial Semi Final when we take on Ulster with a 2pm throw-in. Check out Tommy Moran’s article here.

Martin Donnelly Interprovincial Connacht Football Team:

Geoffrey Claffey (Roscommon); Sean McDermott (Roscommon), Finian Hanley (Galway), Charles Harrison (Sligo); Garreth Bradshaw (Galway), Donal Vaughan (Mayo), Wayne McKeon (Leitrim); Michael Finneran (Roscommon), Seamus O’Shea (Mayo); Kevin McLaughlin (Mayo), Donie Shine (Roscommon), Alan Dillon (Mayo); Conor Mortimer (Mayo), Adrian Marren (Sligo), Nickey Joyce (Galway).

Subs: Cathal McCrann (Leitrim), Ross Donovan (Sligo), Johnny Davey (Sligo), Lee Keegan (Mayo), David Keenan (Roscommon), Gary Sice (Galway), Sean Purcell (Roscommon), Paddy Maguire (Leitrim), Tom Flynn (Galway), Kevin Higgins (Roscommon), Mark Breheny (Sligo), Brendan Egan (Sligo), Paul Conroy (Galway), Fintán Ó Curraoin (Galway), Barry Moran (Mayo), Michael Conroy (Mayo).

Manager: Fergal O’Donnell; Selectors: Sean Óg de Paor and Noel Connelly

 

 

16-Feb-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Leitrim in the pink (and blue)

If the glove fits.
Spectators at the Leitrim Allianz League against Limerick last Sunday might have been surprised to notice that players from both teams doing battle on the pitch were sporting pink and blue football gloves.  The unusual sight of players wearing pink or blue gloves during matches was not a fashion statement but rather they were raising awareness and helping to raise €100,000 for Action Breast and Action Prostate Cancer.  Over 960 pairs of gloves were distributed to every county football panel this week in a fundraising initiative between the Irish Cancer Society and the Gaelic Games brand, GaelicPerformance.  Action Breast Cancer and Action Prostate Cancer are programmes of the Irish Cancer Society.  Action Breast Cancer and Action Prostate Cancer services are free, confidential and accessible by calling their Freefone Helpline on 1800 200 700 or by visiting www.cancer.ie. 
James.molloy.oifigeach@gaa.ie

 

 

07-Feb-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Players Training Fund Table Quiz

Hope to see representatives from all the clubs at tonights table quiz.

The Leitrim Senior football team and management will host a table quiz on Saturday night, 25th February, 2012 at 9pm in the Bush Hotel. The players themselves will each be entering a team and they are asking that clubs and supporters of the county team enter teams to support their initiative. A table of four will cost 40 euro.  Mke sure you have a big boot in your car to bring home the prizes.

 

 

07-Feb-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Hall of Fame for Andy Redican

Hall of Fame for Andy Redican

The Jim Lynch Hall of Fame Award is sponsored by the Leitrim Supporters in Dublin in honour of one of its founding members, and former county player of the 50/60’s Jim Lynch.

This award means a lot to the supporters in Dublin, & to the recipients who are recognized for a lifetime of service and contribution to the GAA. The award also means a lot to the Lynch family.

A native of Fenagh, Andrew Redican moved to Drumkeerin to take up a teaching post in Drumkeerin Vocational School over 40 years ago and since then, has dedicated many of those years to GAA matters in Drumkeerin, Leitrim and Connacht. He first got involved as a coach and games organiser in his Vocational School, acted as a mentor with the County Vocational team and held the position of Chairperson of Leitrim and Connacht Vocational School Boards.

In 1972, Andy was very proud to see Leitrim reach the All-Ireland Vocational Schools Final, having defeated Kerry in the Semi-Final. The Drumkeerin club had lapsed for a number of years in the early 1970’s, but in 1974 was reformed, with Andy Redican playing key roles. Over the years he held the posts of Chairperson, Secretary, P.R.O., Oifigeach Gaeilge; he coached many underage teams to county titles; he managed adult teams, he was a delegate to both Senior and Bord na nÓg boards and co-ordinated Senior Scór and Scór na nÓg; he even tried his hand at refereeing and was a member of the County Board Executive until very recently. He also had the distinction of playing with three different clubs, Fenagh, Taras in London and Drumkeerin.

Andrew was very unselfish with his time and expertise. He chaired the commission that examined the state of football in Leitrim, including Bord na nÓg. He also compiled and produced the history of Leitrim GAA in the 70’s for Scéal Liatroma.

Andy’s contribution to Leitrim GAA was recognized, when he won the Leitrim GAA Club Person of the Year in 1988. Twenty Three years later he is now inducted in to the Jim Lynch Hall of Fame.

It is said – ‘Leaders are needed and everyone who can provide leadership must be prevailed upon to do so’.

Andy Redican is a leader. But he does not have to be prevailed upon to lead. He is a leader of his own volition.

Comhghairdeas, Andy!

 

 

07-Feb-12 by Eamonn Duignan

Sympathy

On behalf of Leitrim GAA we wish to extend our deepest sympathy to Eamonn Duignan (Leitrim Supporters Club, Dublin) and the Duignan family on the death of his mother Maura Duignan. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Duignan family at this time. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam dhilis

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

The death has occurred of Maura DUIGNAN, (née Reynolds) of Aughadrumderg, Mohill, Leitrim. Reposing at St. Patrick’s Hospital Mortuary, Carrick-on-Shannon from 4pm to 6pm today, Monday, followed by removal to St. Patrick’s Church Mohill to arrive at 7pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow, Tuesday, at 11am in St. Patrick’s Church Mohill, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only. House private, please.

 

 

30-Jan-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Coiste Chontae Liatroma Annual Awards 2012

Congratulations to all our award winners at last nights Coiste Chontae Liatroma Annual Awards night in the Bush Hotel. All the photographs from the event will (hopefully) appear in our gallery section later on this evening. In the interim, heres one of the Drumkeerin contingent joining in the celebrations with their clubs Hall of Fame recipient Andy Redican.

 

 

28-Jan-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Connacht Vocational Schools A Final

Connacht Vocational Schools A Final

For the second year in a row the Leitrim senior Vocational schools team have reached the Connacht A final. On Friday last they defeated last year’s winners Galway in the semi-final and play Mayo in the final on Friday next at 2pm in the new GAA Centre of Excellence, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo. All support would be very welcome and we wish players and management the best of luck.

 

 

24-Jan-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Part Time Hurling Coaches

Coiste Chontae Liatroma

Part time Hurling coaches

Leitrim GAA in partnership with Connacht Council wish to recruit four part time hurling coaches. The successful candidates will be responsible for the implementation of our hurling coaching programmes for 2012 in the following areas:

Primary schools hurling coaching programme. This programme will consist of two eight week blocks of coaching:

Block one March â€â€œ May and Block two September â€â€œ November 2012.

County development squads at under 14 and under 16 grades.

Coaching at our GAA Cul camps

Candidates should have:

  • A minimum Foundation award hurling coaching qualification

  • Child welfare and protection course complete

  • Garda vetting clearance certificate

  • Experience of coaching children

  • Good organisational and communication skills

  • Own transport

Interested candidates should send current CV to:

Games Development Manager Leitrim GAA, Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada, Ck-on-Shannon, Co.Leitrim.

The closing date for applications is Monday 30th January 2012 at 5pm.

 

 

 

 

 

23-Jan-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Awards night

Tickets for the Coiste Chontae Liatroma Annual Awards night in the Bush Hotel at 8pm on Friday 27th January are still on sale and can be ordered from An Runai – 0868961686.

 

 

19-Jan-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Leitrim GAA Supporters Launch Thursday night 19th January 2012 at 800 pm

Leitrim GAA Supporters Launch Thursday night 19th January 2012 at 8.00 pm.

26th Anniversary of the Club the Leitrim GAA Supporters (Dublin Branch) invites you to attend the Supporters Club 26th Anniversary Launch on Thursday 19th January 2012 at 8.00 pm in the Herbert Park Hotel, Ballsbridge, Dublin (Entrance off Anglesea Rd.). We are very fortunate that the 2012 Supporters Club will be launched by well known RTE presenter Des Cahill, who will no doubt have thoughtful insights to share with us on the night. It will also be an opportunity to welcome the new Leitrim management team of George Dugdale and Barney Breen who will update us on Leitrims preparations for the year ahead. Joe Flynn, Cathaoirleach of the Leitrim County Board will give an update on all GAA developments in the county. As you know, I have taken over chairmanship of the Leitrim Supporters Club (Dublin Branch) from Eamonn Duignan who has stepped aside after an incredible 25 years of loyal service. I am asking you to come along with your friends to support this event which has become a great annual get-together for Leitrim people in Dublin and the surrounding counties. Tea/ coffee will be served from 7.45 pm with the compliments of the Herbert Park Hotel.

Michael Feeney- Chairman Dublin Branch: 087 2515433 E mail: mike@mafeeney.com

Please Note: We are running a bus to this event, details as follows:

Coach departs:

Drumshanbo Swimming Pool at 4.30pm

Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada at 5pm

Bornacoola GAA field Dromod at 5.15pm

Anyone wishing to travel may book by contacting an Rúnaí, 086-8961686 or email secretary.leitrim@gaa.ie

 

 

16-Jan-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Gaeltacht Scholarships 2012

Gaeltacht Scholarships 2012

Application forms for Gaeltacht Scholarships being offered by Leitrim Co Board GAA are now available on the Leitrim GAA website (please amend the date on the form to read 2012 instead of 2011). They can be found on the left hand side under ‘Scór’, then ‘ Gaeltacht Scholarships’. There will be a notice in next week’s Leitrim Observer saying that application forms can be got from club secretaries and from Irish teachers in secondary schools. Completed forms must be returned to me, Sean O Suilleabháin, Achadh Dearca, Béal an Átha Móir, Co Liatroma before Saturday 28 January 2012. The rules are:

 

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    1. This scholarship scheme is open to registered and paid-up club members only, boys and girls.

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      1. Successful candidates make there own arrangements to attend a college of their choice. When they return they can claim their scholarship money on production of evidence of having successfully completed the course.

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          16-Jan-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

    Leitrim GAA Supporters Club (Dublin Launch)

    Leitrim Supporters Club 2012 Launch of the Leitrim Supporters Club 2012 In Herbert Park Hotel, Ballsbridge Dublin on Thursday 19th January at 8pm. Coach departs Drumshanbo swimming pool at 4.30pm Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada at 5pm Bornacoola GAA field Dromod at 5.15pm Anyone wishing to travel contact secretary.leitrim@gaa.ie or phone 086 8961686.

     

     

    06-Jan-12 by Colette Fox – PRO