21st Leitrim Golf Classic in Dublin

The 21st Leitrim Golf Classic will be held in Edmondstown on Friday 20th May, 2011.

The format will be a "Shotgun Start" at 2pm.  If possible all teams should check in circa 1pm so as to allocate starting holes and avail of a light snack prior to golfing.  Dinner will be served at 8pm followed by presentation of prizes.  4 Person teams are 750euro and half team 375euro.  Hole Sponsorship will be 300euro.  

Joe Layden of the Layden group Ltd and Sean & Tony Deane of Deane Homes Ltd are again the Joint sponsors and best thanks to both companies. 

The organising committee led by Barry Donnellan are looking forward to seeing a record number of teams in Edmondstown on the 20th May for the 21st Leitrim Golf Classic. 

 

For further information or booking – contact Barry Donnellan 01 2051405 

 

 

17-May-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

Coiste Chontae Liatroma CLG Church Gate Collection

Coiste Chontae Liatroma CLG Annual Church gate collection for all of County Leitrim takes place on next Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd May 2011.  Please support this annual fundraiser.  

Posters have been distributed to all clubs and they are asked to kindly arrange collectors.

 

 

14-May-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

Michael Glancy RIP Cornastalk Manorhamilton

 

Coiste Chontae Liatroma extend deepest sympathy to the family of the late Michael Glancy, Cornastalk, Manorhamilton, who died suddenly on Monday morning. Michael was the father of our senior team captain James and our county pro Colette Fox.

Michaels enthusiasm for our games was evident to those who knew him and his colourful presence the length and breadth of the country supporting club and county, is something we will all miss. Our thoughts are with his wife Phil, his children James, Colette, Geraldine and Jane at this difficult time.

Remains reposing at his family home this evening from 5pm to 9pm, with removal to St. Clares Church, Manorhamilton on Wednesday for funeral mass at 12noon, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilis  

 

 

 

 

10-May-11 by Leitrim GAA

Coaching & Games Newsletter

 

Coaching & Games Newsletter

Appointment

Community Hurling Development Officer – Leitrim

Leitrim G.A.A. in partnership with Leitrim Co. Council wishes to recruit a Community Hurling Development Officer for County Leitrim. The position will be a Full Time, 1 year contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation of community hurling development initiatives within the county. The successful candidate will report to both Leitrim GAA and Leitrim County Council personnel.

The overall purpose of the job will be:
– Ensuring delivery of integrated hurling development programmes throughout the county;
– The promotion of social inclusion through hurling and camogie;
– Delivering active hurling development to key target communities;
– Increasing participation and the opportunities for participation in hurling and camogie in Leitrim.

Application forms, Qualifications and Particulars of offices available from: www.leitrimgaa.ie and www.leitrimcoco.ie or from Admin Office, Leitrim G.A.A., Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada, Ck-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim

Application Forms to:
Games Development Manager
Leitrim G.A.A.
Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada
Carrick-on-Shannon
Co. Leitrim

Candidates must be available for interview on Thursday 12th May 2011

Latest Date for applications: 4pm on Wednesday 27th April 2011

 

 

Development Squads

U-16 Development squad
Trials for this years under 16 development squad commenced on Saturday last in Ballinaglera GAA grounds with a great turnout. Further trials will take place this evening, Wednesday 20th in Kiltubrid at 7.30pm with a final trial in Ballinaglera on Saturday next April 23rd commencing at 10am. This year the squad will be managed by former County senior goalkeeper Enda Lyons from Carrigallen along with Hughie Clinton from Dromahair and Joe Cox from Annaduff.

VHI GAA Cul camps 2011
Application forms will be distributed through the clubs and schools after the Easter break, however on-line booking has now commenced and we would encourage as many parents as possible to use this booking format. Camp type means, activities in Football, Hurling & Camogie will take place at the camp.

Code Venue Dates Camp type Cost per Child F/ H/ C 1st. 2nd. 3rd.
LM01 Ck – on – Shannon 4th. July – 08th. July F/ H/ C €60 €50 €45
LM02 Manorhamilton 4th. July – 08th. July F/ H/ C €60 €50 €45

LM03 Drumshanbo 11th. July – 15th. July F/ H/ C €60 €50 €45
LM04 Kinlough 11th. July – 15th. July F/ H/ C €60 €50 €45
LM05 Dromod 11th. July – 15th. July F/ H/ C €60 €50 €45

LM06 Aughavas 18th. July – 22rd. July F/ H/ C €60 €50 €45
LM07 Dromahair 18th. July – 22rd. July F/ H/ C €60 €50 €45
LM08 Gortletteragh 18th. July – 22rd. July F/ H/ C €60 €50 €45

LM09 Drumkeerin 25th. July – 29th. July F/ H/ C €60 €50 €45
LM10 Fenagh 25th. July – 29th. July F/ H/ C €60 €50 €45
LM11 Leitrim 25th. July – 29th. July F/ H/ C €60 €50 €45

LM12 Ballinamore 8th. August – 12th August F/ H/ C €60 €50 €45

County Coordinator : Thomas Keenan 087 – 6591049

For further information on any of the above contact:

County Coaching officer – Padraig McGourty
Ph: 086 – 8106431
E-mail: coachingofficer.leitrim@gaa.ie

 

Games Manager – Thomas Keenan
Ph: 087 – 6591049 
E-mail: thomas.keenan.gm.leitrim@gaa.ie

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

21-Apr-11 by Leitrim GAA

Connacht Writers Personality of the Month

Clarinbridge All-Ireland club hero Mark Kerins has been honoured in the Connacht GAA Writers Personality of the Month scheme.

Kerins was the Scóring sensation as the Galway club won their first-ever AIB All-Ireland club hurling championship title by defeating Kilkenny side OLoughlinÓgaels by 2-18 to 0-12, in Croke Park on St Patricks Day.

His tally of 1-7 was a key factor in the victory, and he also received the man-of-the-match award on the day. Mark has been selected for the March award.

The winners to date this year in the prestigious scheme have been: Caltra Cuans ladies footballers, Co. Galway (January); and Senan Kilbride, St Brigids, Roscommon (February). The monthly award winners will receive their presentations at a special function in the TF Royal Theatre and Hotel, Castlebar, after the season is over.

The winner of the Michael McDonnell Award for the Personality of the Year will also be announced on that night.

 

 

15-Apr-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

Seeking participants for a new documentary series for TG4

 

GAEIL NUA EABHRAC- The Irish New Yorkers.

Do you know a family that has recently immigrated to New York?

Real Films are making a documentary series on the Irish people in New York. We are looking for an Irish family who has recently emigrated, or are in the process of emigrating who would be interested in sharing their story with us; to allow us film them three or four times over a month or so to see how they are settling in and starting life in New York. How is it finding a new home, new work, new schools and a new life? We are all familiar with the older stories of immigration but what is it like in 2011?

This is not a reality television series it is a two part factual documentary. For 250 years Irish people have immigrated to New York and in most cases very successfully made it their own. We want to tell the story of Irish people who are taking this journey in 2011. As well as our family of newly arrived Irish, we will also tell the stories of first, second and third generation Irish and Irish Americans living in New York.

If you think you fit the bill, or know anyone who does, or if you would like more information please contact Producer Aideen Kane, at the details below.

Irish language is a definite plus but not essential.

Aideen Kane
Real Films
353-86-831-5006
theirishnewyorkers@yahoo.ie

 

 

15-Apr-11 by Leitrim GAA

Golf Classic

A final reminder that Leitrim GAA will host their Golf Classic in Carrick on Shannon Golf Course this Saturday 9th April, 2011 at 11am. 

Interest in the event has increased over the last number of days with a large number of entries received. Groups are still invited to participate.  Details on the event are as follows:-

18 hole

Stableford

Best two scores on each hole

200 euro per team of four

Past and present Leitrim players and officials as well as Leitrim supporters will have the opportunity to meet up at this event to be held at the wonderfully appointed Carrick on Shannon Golf Course.

Among the fabulous prizes on offer include entry into the prestigous Leitrim GAA Golf Classic organised by the Dublin Supporters Club, to be held at Edmondstown golf Course in Rathfarnam, Dublin on the 20th May, 2011.  This Golf Classic is not to be missed as it is celebrating 21 years this year.

As always you dont have to be a club member to participate.

For entries and tee times contact secretary.leitrim@gaa.ie or chairman.leitrim@gaa.ie, Tel 086 8961686

 

 

 

06-Apr-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

Leitrim Supporters Club Draw

1st Prize 5000 euro – Sonny McKeon, Drumshanbo
2nd Prize 2000 euro – John Woods, Dromod
3rd Prize 1000 euro – Gerry Donnellan, Leitrim Village
4th Prize 32″ Sony Flat Screen TV – Seamus Bannon, Mohill
5th Prize Tricity Bendix Washing Machine – Timmy Faughnan, Dromod
6th Prize B@B for 2 with evening dinner in The Sliabh Russell Hotel – Dessie Doyle, Drumshanbo
7th Prize Weekend break for 2 in any McNiffe Group Hotel – Oliver Fitzpatrick, Manorhamilton

Many thanks to all our loyal supporters for supporting the draw and our very generous sponsors.
A big thank you to the harworking Leitrim Supporters Club committee, the Dublin Supporters Club,
the Leitrim clubs and all those who sold tickets. Thanks also to Coxs Steakhouse for hosting the draw
and finally WELL DONE to all the lucky winners.

 

 

27-Mar-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

Leitrim County Council seek Nominations

Leitrim County Council is seeking nominations from organisations and community groups in County Leitrim which are in any way involved in the promotion and development of any of the various forms of arts and
culture.

There are 3 categories of awards as follows:

(1) Outstanding contribution to Arts and Culture by youth (under 18) groups or individuals.

(2) Outstanding contribution to Arts and Culture by adults groups or individuals.

(3) Hall of Fame /Lifetime Achievement group or individual.

Nomination forms can be sourced from Leitrim County Council and the forms should be completed on behalf of an organisation and returned to the undersigned by 23rd March 2011.

Martin Dolan

Director of Services

Environment, Emergency and Cultural Services

Leitrim County Council

Tel: 0719620005 extn. 213

 

 

20-Mar-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

Leitrim Supporters are Simply the Best

This year we celebrate 25 years of the Leitrim Supporters Club and over the 25 years the Leitrim supporters have proved themselves to be the most loyal, committed and generous of any supporters in the country:-

Eamon Duignan, Chairman of the Dublin Branch of the Leitrim Supporters Club tells us "In the very first supporters club draw in 1986 we had 2,000 members and we raised €100,000. Tickets were £100 pound each with monthly prizes of cars for 12 monthly draws. Last year we had 2,200 members in our club. This year we are hoping to get 2,500 who will all wear the special 25th anniversary Scórf"  Eamon also goes on to reveal the true extent of our supporters generosity over the last 10 years:-

*  Total contributed by supporters over the last 10 years € 2,000,000

*  € 120,000 on average per year over the last ten years

*  Supporters donated € 900,000 towards new stand in Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada

Our supporters have not only contributed to the day to day financing of the board but also to the infrastructure in the county which will benefit the GAA and the county for many years to come.  So being part of the Leitrim Supporters Club really does make a difference.  If you want to become a member of our Club please make contact with your club officials or with me on 086 6020192 or email pro.leitrim@gaa.ie. 

 

 

 

19-Mar-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

Upcoming GAA Coverage on TG4

UPCOMING GAA COVERAGE ON TG4

Leitrims Gerry Mahon – recipient of GAA Presidents Award.
 
WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH
10:15pm   GAA Presidents Awards / Gradaim an Uachtarán
Coverage of the GAA Presidents Awards from Croke Park. Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael Críostóir Ó Cuana reveals the GAA President’s Award winners for 2011.
The award winners who are drawn from across the full spectrum of the wider GAA family, to include representatives from all four provinces, Camogie, Ladies Football, GAA Rounders, GAA Handball, Scór and the Overseas and Education sectors will be honoured at a banquet in Croke Park in the company of family and friends. This is the eighth year of the awards scheme and the list of award winners is made up of dedicated and committed GAA members who work tirelessly in their chosen field and who have gone above and beyond the call of duty. We will also meet representatives from the teams who will be participating in the AIB All-Ireland Club Football and Hurling Finals. Presented by Micheál Ó Dómhnaill and Gráinne Mc Elwain.

 

 

15-Mar-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

All Ireland Club Final

Coiste Chontae Liatroma extend best wishes to St Brigids from Roscommon who contest the All Ireland Senior Club Football Final in Croke Park on St Patricks Day. 

In Connacht, St Brigids accounted for Eastern Harps (Sligo) in the preliminary round and our ownÓglencar Manorhamilton in a thrilling semi final played in Pairc Sean.  In the Connacht Final they defeated Killererin (Galway) after extra time in another thrilling game.  They defied all the odds to reach the All Ireland Final when they defeated a much fancied Nemo Rangers (Cork) two weeks ago and now face Crossmaglen Rangers (Armagh) in the St Patricks Day decider.

 

 

 

 

 

14-Mar-11 by Colette Fox – PRO