An important date for your diary:-
Official Launch of Leitrim GAA Supporters Club 2010 will take place in the Herbert Park Hotel in Dublin on Thursday night 28/1/10.
More details on the event will follow shortly.
08-Jan-10 by Colette Fox – PRO
Tommy Moran has produced an excellent 210 page book encapsulating our history
and included are approx. 1,000 pictures covering the last 25 years of Leitrim GAA.
This is well worth investing in and makes an excellent Christmas gift. The book whihc was officially launched by Uachtarán Cumann Lúthchleas Gael Criostóir Ó Cuanais available in all local bookshops
23-Dec-09 by Leitirm GAA
As my final official message on this site in a PROs capacity, I would like to thank all of the thousands of visitors to the site over the last number of years who keep coming back to us on a regular basis. To the many contributors from the various sections and sub committees, to the webteam and in particular James Molloy and Brian Blake who have added a whole new dimension to the site with their photo and video galleries. To the County Board officers who have supported all of our IT initiatives and given me that support without quibble, to the many media contacts who have been very courteous and helpful throughout the 4 years and in particular thanks to our local media – Shannonside, Ocean FM and The Leitrim Observer.
I now hand over the PRO reins to the very capable Colette Fox who will be providing all of the PRO duties from here on, I will however remain in the background as IT Officer and one of the duties will involve the continuous development of this and other Leitrim related sites.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year !
– Brendan
23-Dec-09 by Brendan Doyle – IT Officer
Update (Tuesday – Jan 5th) – This event is POSTPONED due to the adverse weather conditions
Leitrim GAA is running a unique event entitled "The West Talks Football" which will be a night of entertainment and lively debate on the topic by many well known personalities associated with the GAA in this region.
Leitrim GAA are delighted to confirm that Tommy Conlon (Sunday Independant Journalist) will be joining the following panel:
Peter Canavan (All Ireland winning captain and All Star with Tyrone),
Kevin ONeill (All Star and Mayo stalwart),
Mickey Moran (Leitrim Manager),
John Lynch (Head of Sport, Shannonside FM)
John Tobin (Connacht Council Games Manager)
MC on the night will be GAA master coach John Morrison, more names are to be confirmed over the weeks ahead.
The date is Saturday, January 9th and the location is the Bush Hotel, Carrick.
16-Dec-09 by Leitirm GAA
Leitrim GAA are delighted to announce that The Bush Hotel are the new county team sponsors. Outgoing Chairman Gerry McGovern made the the very welcome announcement at todays county convention as part of his final duties in the chair.
In his speech Gerry acknowledged the significant 11 year contribution of Masonite Ireland he then went on to announce the new 2 year sponsorship partnership with a company that are synonymous with Leitrim GAA. He expressed his delight with the partnership and the intention for The Bush to sponsor the Senior, Junior and U21 teams until the end of 2011.
Joe Dolan spoke on behalf of The Bush Hotel and also described his own delight and that of his familys with the chance to sponsor the Leitrim county team. Joe reminded all delegates of the night in 94 when the Nestor cup arrived back to the Bush in Carrick and he looks forward in anticipation to similar nights in Leitrims future.
13-Dec-09 by Brendan Doyle – IT Officer
Tomorrows convention is expected to be a busy day as many positions within the main administration are to change due to the 5 year rule. At least two posts including that of Assistant Chairman and Youth Officer are expected to go to a vote. 3 candidates Tom Guckian (St Marys), Pat Feely (Glencar Manorhamilton) and Hubbie Reynolds (Fenagh St Caillins) are nominated for the Assistant Chair while Dan Gallogly (Ballinamore Sean O Heslins) and Jimmy Stenson (Eslin) are nominated for the post of Youth Officer.
In addition there are several motions up for discussion and the day commences at 2pm in the Bush Hotel.
It is also expected that outgoing Chairman Gerry McGovern will announce a new Sponsorship deal for the Senior County team that will also include the Junior and U21 teams. The county sponsorship became available after the 11 year deal with Masonite came to an end in recent times. There was considerable interest by potential sponsors and it is expected that an exciting new deal will be announced and will to be initially for a two year period.
12-Dec-09 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Coiste Chontae Liatroma Awards 2009
Its the Annual awards time of year and the recipients who have been selected by the various committees are as follows:
Jim Lynch Hall of Fame
Marie Lee (Cill Tiobraid)
County Player of Year
Declan Maxwell (Droim Oir Bhealaigh)
Club Player of Year
Paddy Maguire (Gleann an Chairthe/Cluainin)
Referee of Year
Sean McCartin (Achadh Easa)
Club Grounds of Year
Gaeil na hAilne
Beal an Atha Moir-Sean O Eislin
Minor Player of Year
Sean McWeeney (Achadh na Sileann)
U 16 Player of Year
Keith McGloin (Gaeil na Meilge)
Coiste na nÓg Referee of Year
Gerry Gallogly (Achadh Easa)
County Hurler of Year
Cathal Mac Crann (Gortleitreach)
Club Hurler of Year
Fearghal Carroll (Naomh Muire)
Young Hurler of Year
Shane Moran (Beal an Atha Moir – Sean Ui Eislin)
Lady Handballer of Year
Mary Shanley (Drumshanbo-Kilclare)
Juvenile Handballer of Year
Donal Wrynne (Fenagh)
Junior Handballer of Year
Maurice O Donnell (Drumkeerin)
Senior Handballer of Year
Jamie Murray (Fenagh)
08-Dec-09 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
The Allen Gaels team who were one of last Monday nights qualifying teams won the prize of €1,000 in the All County Quiz Final held in Coxs Steakhouse, Dromod. The team members of Martin McGowan, Diarmuid McGowan, Eamon McGowan and Fergal McPartlin contested the very close competition which went all the way to the last round to determine the clear winner.
Well done to all the teams concerned who participated in the final and many thanks to Coxs for facilitating the evenings event. Many thanks also to the other venue owners, Smyths Siopa Ol in Ballinamore, Gurns Manorhamilton, Paddys Carrick and Leixlip GAA Club in Dublin.
Thanks also to those who helped out especially to Mickey Moran for making time available to assist in the running of the quiz and finally a word of thanks to Quiz master John Morrison who put in a tremendous amount of work compiling and presenting all the rounds in his own unique fashion.
Liatroim Abú.
05-Dec-09 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Masonite Ireland has announced the conclusion of its sponsorship deal with Leitrim GAA. Masonite commenced its support of the Leitrim Senior Team and the Senior County Championship in 1999 and has made a significant financial contribution to Leitrim GAA over an eleven year period.
Masonite Ireland managing director, Cormac Kearns acknowledged the great work done by the GAA in the County over the last eleven years and said that he was delighted that Masonite Ireland were in a position to assist in that work.
He also commended the County Board on the development of the new stand and facilities at Páirc Seán MacDiarmada and the ambitious plans for a new training facility at Annaduff.
He went on to say that Masonites association with Leitrim GAA has been mutually beneficial and rewarding. He thanked Chairman Gerry McGovern and Secretary Declan Bohan for their support to Masonite and wished them well for the future.
17-Nov-09 by Masonite Ireland
On behalf of Coiste Chontae Liatroma we want to pay tribute to, and thank most sincerely Masonite Ireland for the sponsorship of Leitrim GAA, our Senior, Junior and under 21 teams, and our senior championship for the last 11 years.
We want to recognise and pay tribute to former managing director, Mr Jim Hoey and former employee M/s Aileen Harvey, for their courtesy, kindness and generosity to us over their years of involvement with our sponsorship deal.
To the present managing Director Mr Cormac Kearns and his staff we want to say a very sincere thank you for continuing with this generous sponsorship of Leitrim GAA up until the end of 2009
Gerry McGovern
Declan Bohan
John Mulvey
17-Nov-09 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Ireland without the GAA is unimaginable. As the Association celebrates its 125th anniversary, The GAA: A Peoples History tells the story of how it has carved for itself a unique place at the heart of Irish life. Commissioned by the GAA, this is a peoples history. It outlines how Gaelic games and the social world which revolves around the Association, has shaped the lives of generations of Irish people at home and abroad. From parades and ballads to epic journeys across land and sea, this history of the GAA is as much about what happened off the field as what happened on it.
Buy "The GAA: A Peoples History" Online Today!
View a selection of images from the Book
The GAA – A Peoples History by Mike Cronin, Mark Duncan and Paul Rouse is published by The Collins Press, price €29.99. It is available in all good bookshops and online from www.collinspress.ie
03-Nov-09 by GAA.ie
The Central Bank on Tuesday launched a limited edition €15 silver proof collector coin marking the 125th anniversary of the founding of the GAA. The coin features the Association crest and a depiction of a hurler in intricate detail.
Only 10,000 of these coins will be issued. Each individual coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity specifying the quality of the coins and limited issue.
The €15 Silver Proof Coin will be on sale to the public from November4th, at a cost of €36 per coin. The coin can be purchased from the Central Bank (1890 307 607) and also from the GAA Museum (01 8192323). An official order form is available from the Central Bank by phoning 1890 307 607 or from the website, www.centralbank.ie. The set may also be purchased directly from the Central Banks premises in Dame Street and from selected GAA outlets nationwide.
Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael Críostóir Ó Cuana received the first coin and said he believed the special issue would be a big hit with members of the Association.
He said: "The box set produced to mark our 125th Anniversary was very well received and I have no doubt that this specially minted coin will be prove to be every bit as popular.
"Its release marks the end of our 125 celebrations and provides members with an excellent collectors item for future generations to look back on.
"It portrays our ancient game of hurling and encapsulates the importance of the year 2009 in the history of the Association and I thank everyone who was involved with the project."
03-Nov-09 by GAA.ie
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