2023 Humphrey Kellegher Cup – Another excellent victory for Leitrim U15s

LEITRIM 4-21   CARLOW 2-10
Leitrim maintained their 100% record in the Humphrey Kellegher Cup with facile victory at a sunny Carlow Training Centre yesterday. Leitrim led from pillar to post and their victory was never in doubt. After an initial period of pressure, Carlow converted from a placed ball to take an early lead but that was as good as it got for the Barrowsiders.
Leitrim kicked into gear over the next few minutes with early points from Conor Reynolds and Jack Attard to lead on 4 minutes. After a missed goal chance, Leitrim made amends very quickly over the next 5 minutes as they finished off 3 wonderful moves with goals through Jack Prior, Thomas Gunn and Ronan Fox. Carlow responded with another placed ball to leave Leitrim 9 points to the good after 15 minutes. The remainder of the opening period saw Leitrim tag on 6 more points through Sean Gaffney(2), Jack Attard(2), Conor Reynolds and Ronan Fox while Carlow added 3 of their own to leave the half-time score Leirim 3-8 Carlow 0-5.
Leitrim continued the 2nd half in much the same vane as the 1st. Senan McGowan, Jack Moolick and Sean Gaffney(2) stretched Leitrim’s lead before Carlow added 2 points of their own. Carlow then got through for their first goal but this was quickly cancelled out as Leitrim added points through Jack Prior, Jack Attard(2) and Senan McGowan.
Carlow got in for a 2nd goal in the 46th minute but again Leitrim responded with a wonderful 50-yard run by Jack Moolick that culminated in a clinical finish to the back of the Carlow net by the big midfielder. As the game reached an inevitable conclusion, 7 points were exchanged between the sides as Jack Attard, Conor Reynolds, Sean Gaffney and Jack Prior rounded off the scoring for a 2nd comprehensive victory in the Humphrey Kellegher Cup. With games to come against Fermanagh and Clare, Leitrim know one win may well be enough to propel them into the semi-final.
LEITRIM: Scott Kerr; John McGarry; Ronan Connolly; Charlie Slevin; Ultan McNulty; Rian Costello; Cillian McWeeney; Jack Moolick(1-1); Thomas Gunn(1-0); Gearoid Curley; Ronan Fox(1-1); Conor Reynolds(0-3); Sean Gaffney(0-6); Jack Prior(1-2); Jack Attard(0-6). Subs: Rhionn Gallagher; Senan McGowan(0-2); Shane Mayock

LEITRIM U16s QUALIFY FOR 2023 FR. MANNING CUP SEMI-FINALS 

LEITRIM 6-18   LONGFORD 1-9
Leitrim U16s qualified for the Fr. Manning Cup semi-finals in some style with a comprehensive victory over a hitherto unbeaten Longford outfit. Aided by a number of returning U17 county players, Leitrim roared into action, blitzing Longford in the first quarter as they scored 2-6 without reply.
Leitrim attacked Longford from the throw-in and early points inside the first 3 minutes from Ruairi O’Rourke and Senan Bohan were quickly followed by goals from Gavin Gallagher and Kyle Russell within the following 3 minutes.  Leitrim then added 4 more points through Senan Bohan, Ruairi O’Rourke(2) and Sean Carolan Morris to round out the first quarter. Longford got their opening score of the game on 25 minutes and this was sandwiched between 4 further Leitrim scores from Sean Carolan Morris(a 45), Ruairi O’Rourke, Jack Kelly and Senan Bohan. This left the half-time score Leirim 2-10 and Longford 0-1.
Leitrim introduced a number of subs in the 2nd half but there was to be no comeback for Longford. Again Leitrim opened the half in whirlwind fashion adding 2-5 inside the first 15 minutes with 2 solitary replies from Longford. The Leitrim points came from Joey McBrien, Jack Kelly(2) and Ruairi O’Rourke(2) with Senan Bohan and Ruairi O’Rourke adding the goals. The final quarter proved to be Longford’s most productive as they added 1-6 to their tally. But not to be outdone Leitrim rounded off their scoring with a further 2-3 of their own with goals from Joey McBrien and Ruairi O’Rourke. Jack Kelly, Oisin Conlon and Ruairi O’Rourke added the last points of Leitrim’s total for an impressive win.
Leitrim will be buoyed by the fact that their squad has shown great depth in topping the group, at times playing games without a number of their U17 players. They will also realise that there will be tougher games ahead but the focus, for now, turns to preparing for a Fr. Manning Cup semi-final.
LEITRIM: Josh Sheridan; Oran Foley; Killian Mulvey; Luke Farrell; Peter Moran; Kyle Russell(1-0); Bailey McBride; Luke Fitzsimons; Cormac Moran; Gavin Gallagher(1-0); Senan Bohan(1-2); Sean Carolan Morris(0-2); Joey McBrien(1-1); Jack Kelly(0-4); Ruairi O’Rourke(2-8); Subs: Oisin Conlon(0-1); James Hughes; Tadhg Regan; Bobby Hanrahan; Aodh Gavin; Kevin Faughnan; Daire Shannon; Ben Harte.

LEITRIM GAA SUPPORTERS CLUB BUS TO BELFAST

Leitrim GAA Supporters Club will charter a bus to next Sunday’s Tailteann Cup Round 1 encounter with Antrim in Corrigan Park, Belfast if there are sufficient numbers interested. Anybody who wishes to book a seat on the bus is advised to contact Jerome McWeeney ASAP at 0876370051. Bookings need to be confirmed by Thursday evening latest.

Eirgrid Connacht Under 20 Football Championship Liatroim v Gaillimh – Live Coverage

You are advised that tomorrow evening’s Eirgrid Connacht Under 20 Football Championship clash, Liatoim v Gaillimh, will be streamed live on GAA Beo– YouTube Spórt TG4. Throw-in is at 6.30pm.

GAA BEO – YouTube Spórt TG4 
 
AR LÍNE:   18:25
Craobh Peile EirGrid Fé 20 – Cluiche Leathcheannais Chonnacht
GAILLIMH v LIATROIM
Ionad: Páirc Naomh Iarlath, Tuaim
Tús Cluiche: 18:30
Tráchtaireacht: Cárthach Bán Breathnach
Am breise: 2 x 10′ & Ciceanna Éirice 
 

 

The Late Sean Clarke, Forosa, Gortletteragh and Mohill, Co. Leitrim.

Leitrim GAA wishes to be associated with the grief that surrounds the passing of the late Sean Clarke, Forosa, Gortletteragh and Mohill County Leitrim. Sean’s great battle with a sudden illness that befell him last December, ended on Thursday last, as he returned to his eternal reward.

Sean, whose brother Séamus is the current Leitrim Senior Team Sponsor, was himself a most dedicated Leitrim Supporter and often went to great lengths to support his county at home and away. As recently as last season he cycled to away games, and there’s not much longer a trip to undertake than a trip from Leitrim to Dungarvan on a bicycle in early Spring! A former player with the great Gortletteragh team of the 1980s, Séamus also represented the County at the Underage level.

In underlining the continuing generosity of the Clarke Family to Gaelic Games in the County, Sean himself was also a most generous sponsor over the years through his business interests in Mohill. When Leitrim LGFA started organising end-of-year county presentations in the 1990s, they took place in Clarke’s in Mohill and that continued until at least the mid-2000s. In 2003 Leitrim Ladies had their first-ever official team sponsor and it was Sean who stepped into the breach and he thus started a trend that has continued to the present day. Even after sponsors changed, Sean’s generosity towards Leitrim LGFA continued over many subsequent years.

We extend our sympathies to his son Darren and Sean’s partner Anella, brother Seamus and sister Eileen, sister-in-law Catriona, daughter-in-law Amy, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Sean will be reposing in Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, Longford N39EC81, on Saturday, 1st April 2023, from 12 noon – 3.30pm with removal to St Patrick’s Church, Mohill, Co. Leitrim, via Forosa, Gortletteragh, to arrive for 5pm. Funeral Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Mohill, on Sunday, 2nd April, at 2 pm, followed by burial afterwards in Gortletteragh Cemetery.

Ar dhes Dé go raibh sé.

https://rip.ie/death-notice/sean-clarke-gortletteragh-leitrim/531043

 

The late Arthur Boyle, Keadue, Co. Roscommon and formerly of Aghacashel Co. Leitrim.

The death has occurred of Arthur Boyle, late of Keadue, County Roscommon, and formerly of Aghacashel, County Leitrim. Arthur was a former PRO of Coiste Chontae Leitrim CLG during the 1970s and into the early 1980s. He would have made many incisive contributions to Leitrim GAA Yearbooks and other publications of that era in addition to reporting regularly on club matches and activities in the Leitrim Observer. He was famed for his contributions to the very essence of local GAA under the title Grassroots. He also served the board as a club referee and in his playing days, he would have represented Drumkeerin, while stationed there as a popular local Garda.

Arthur will be sadly missed by his much-loved wife Rosaleen, daughters Mairéad and Niamh, sons-in-law, Colm, Hugh and Dan, grandchildren, Doireann, Lucy, and Abigail, sister Bridie, uncle Robbie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, relatives, neighbours, former work colleagues and his wide circle of friends. He will be laid to rest in Kilronan Cemetery, tomorrow, (Wednesday), following a celebration of his funeral mass in the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Keadue, at 12 noon.

Leitrim GAA offers its deepest sympathies to all his family on his sad passing.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé. 

https://rip.ie/death-notice/arthur-noel-boyle-keadue-roscommon/530580

SCOLÁIREACHTAÍ GAELTACHTA RECIPIENTS 2023

Gaeltacht Grants Draw 2023
Is deas a fheiceáil go bhfuil an méid sin daoine óga ag dul go dtí an Ghaeltacht chun a gcuid Ghaeilge a fheabhsú. Buíochas do na buachaillí agus na cailíní go léir a chuir isteach ar na scoláireachtaí agus comhghairdeas do na buaiteoirí.
There was a large number of applicants for the Gaeltacht grants offered by Coiste Contae Liatroma. Leitrim County Board GAA was pleased to receive support from Leitrim County Council for this project.
Grants will be awarded to the eight winners below on return from their chosen Gaeltacht course.
Grants of €300:
      1.    Niamh Mahon, Aghacashel
      2.    Sean Malaniff, Kinlough
Grants of €200:
      1.    Rachel Mallon, Bornacoola
      2.    Ruby Doherty, Leitrim Village
      3.    Niamh Torsney, Dromahair
      4.    Mark Greene, Aughavas,
      5.    Jack Moolick, Mohill.
       6.        Sarah Harte, Carrigallen

PopUp Gaeltacht CLG Chill Mhantáin 2023

Líon isteach an fhoirm ghairid seo , le do thoil, chun clárú do Pop-Up Gaeltacht CLG Chill Mhantáin a bheidh ar siúl ar an 5ú de Mhárta 2023! Cabhróidh do chlárúchán linn agus sinn ag eagrú na hócáide.
Bí i measc an chéad 50 duine le clárú chun an seans a bheith agat ceann de 3 phéire ticéad don chluiche a bhuachan.

 

Please fill in the Attached form to register for Wicklow GAA’s Pop-Up Gaeltacht for Seachtain na Gaeilge which takes place on 5th March in Echelon Park Aughrim. This will help us in organising the event.

The first 50 to register will be entered in a draw for a pair of match tickets!

Leitrim GAA Supporters Club Bus to Wicklow

Leitrim GAA Supporters Club will charter a bus to next Sunday’s Allianz League Division 4 League encounter with Wicklow in Echelon Park, Aughrim if there are sufficient numbers interested. Anybody who wishes to book a seat on the bus is advised to contact Jerome McWeeney ASAP at 0876370051. Bookings need to be confirmed by Thursday evening latest.

Matchday Team and Squad – Leitrim V Wexford

Matchday Team and Squad
Leitrim V Wexford
Date: 19.2.2023
Venue: Chadwick’s Wexford Park, Wexford

  1. Darren Maxwell
  2. Paddy Maguire
  3. Mark Diffley
  4. Conor Reynolds
  5. Conor Farrell
  6. Domhnaill Flynn
  7. Riordan O Rourke
  8. Pearce Dolan
  9. Donal Wrynn
  10. Darragh Rooney
  11. Jack Heslin
  12. Paul Keaney
  13. Evan Sweeney
  14. Keith Beirne
  15. Jordan Reynolds
  16. Nevin O Donnell
  17. James Rooney
  18. Adam Reynolds
  19. Fergal McTague
  20. Shane Quinn
  21. Mark Plunkett
  22. Conor Dwyer
  23. Diarmuid Kelleher
  24. Oisin McLoughlin
  25. Tom Prior
  26. Tom Quinn

Gaeltacht Grants 2023

Gaeltacht Grants 2023

 

Leitrim Co Board GAA in conjunction with Comhairle Contae Liatroma is offering grants for attendance at Gaeltacht courses to Leitrim boys and girls as part of their promotion of an Ghaeilge. A number of grants for €300 and €200 will be awarded. These grants are open to boys and girls living in County Leitrim.

 

Application forms can be found on the link leitrimgaa.ie/gaeltacht and  can be completed and submitted online.

 

The closing date for applications is Thursday 16 March 2023. A draw will be made to select the successful candidates. When students return from the Gaeltacht, they can claim their grant money on production of evidence of having successfully completed the course.

Applications via the link:  leitrimgaa.ie/gaeltacht

 

Leitrim GAA Supporters Club Bus to Wexford

Leitrim GAA Supporters Club will charter a bus to next Sunday’s Allianz League Division 4 League encounter with Carlow Wexford in Chadwick’s Wexford Park, if there are sufficient numbers interested. Anybody who wishes to book a seat on the bus is advised to contact Jerome McWeeney ASAP at 0876370051. Bookings need to be confirmed by Thursday evening latest.