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Support your County in the 2008 Allianz National Football and Hurling Leagues by purchasing a ticket package from the GAA website. There are 2 packages available for each County in both Hurling and Football. Choose from all games or all home games in the round robin stages of the Leagues.

A list if Leitrim related games and relevant links to the Ticketmaster website for both hurling and football are outlined below.

 

 

Leitrims NL Football Schedule:

Leitrim V Fermanagh 3 February
Longford V Leitrim 17 February
Louth V Leitrim 2 March
Leitrim V Sligo 16 March
Wexford V Leitrim 30 March
Leitrim V Down 5 April
Limerick V Leitrim 13 April

 

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Leitrims NL Hurling Schedule:
Leitrim V Cavan 10 February
Fermanagh V Leitrim 9 March
Monaghan V Leitrm 15 March
Leitrim V South Down 23 March

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08-Dec-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Motions for Convention have been sent in by clubs in recent weeks. So what does this mean ?. Motions to Convention are proposals that are generated by the clubs and its members to change the rules governing all aspects of the GAA including the running of the GAA at national level, provincial level and most important of all at our own county board level including the format of the club competitions in Leitrim.

Why ? – Contrary to popular belief – rules and guidelines originate from clubs and form the basis of the rule book that governs the whole association.

This year, like every other year, clubs in Leitrim are asked to submit their motions to Leitrim Convention. To do so every Club holds a meeting, which should be attended by all of its members, and suggestions are requested for the amendment, changing or introduction of new rules. The suggestions become motions which are then sent to the County Board for inclusion in convention. Motions are categorised as either affecting Bye Laws, Congress, Competitions, General Law or as a Recommendation.

On the day of Convention (i.e Sunday) a club representative (delegate) speaks about the proposed motion and when all discussions are over – all club delegates and county board officers must vote on accepting or declining the motion. Should a motion be voted in favour then this motion will form a part of the rules for 2008 (or it might be put forward as a motion towards a higher level depending on its category).

The bottom line is that each and every member of each parish club holds the power to change the way the GAA operates.

 

 

The following is a list of the motions put forward by Leitrim clubs regarding the running of the GAA for 2008:

 

Motions for Convention 2008

 

Bye Laws

1. In accordance with Rule 58, TO 2007 the County Committee shall consist of the Officers, the Provincial and Central Council representatives, a representative of each of the following committees: Coiste na nÓg, Coiste Iomána, Coiste Liathróid Láimhe, Cumann na mBunscoil, Second Level Schools Committee and the Co. Referees Administrator (elected in accordance with Rial 59(h), TO 2006) and 2 representatives of each adult club, one of which, at least, being Club Cathaoirleach/Runai. All shall have voting power.
(Bye Law 2 to be amended accordingly)
(Coiste Chontae Liatroma)

 

Congress

2. That in view of the continuing occurrences of umpiring errors, the relevant committee of Cumann Luthchleas Gael is asked to speed up the process of finding a solution to this serious problem.
(Sean Ui Eislin)

3. Go mbeadh Oifigeach Cultúir agus Teanga ceapaithe ag gach club agus go mbeadh an duine sin ar anÓgCoiste Bainisti den Chlub de reir bhunreacht an Chlub. (Aithrigh Rial 7.2 faoi Bhunreacht an Chlub)
(Sean Ui Eislin)

4. That Central Council commission an analysis of the benefit of development squads at county level, their success in bringing players through to senior level, the possible effect of increasing levels of burnout on young players and the possible nÓglect of young players considered to be non-elite. The report shall be made available to each club as soon as possible after completion.
(Sean Ui Eislin)

 

Competitions

5. All Leagues to have the top 4 teams play in semi-finals and a final and discontinue the present format of only the top 2 teams qualify for a final.
(Fiodhnach-Naomh Caillin)

6. That the U21 Championship should be played in the month of March, rather than the latter end of the year.
(Achadh na Sileann)

 

General

7. That the Executive Committee establish a special committee to examine the management of Coiste na nÓg fixtures, the incidences and causes of postponements, the possible need for greater liaison between fixture making bodies within the county and to make recommendations to achieve a smooth running of Coiste na nÓg fixtures. This special committee to report before competitions commence.
(Sean Ui Eislin)

8. That each club shall receive a copy of the Central Council and Provincial Council financial reports before Annual Congress/Provincial Convention respectively.
(Sean Ui Eislin)

9. That Referees from within the county shall be assessed by an outside assessor commencing 2008.
(Fiodhnach-Naomh Caillin)

10. That committees dealing with disciplinary issues in Liatroim should concentrate on penalising offending individuals by longer suspensions and that fines should only be used in the most exceptional cases and in case of repeat offences.
(Sean Ui Eislin)

11. That a club which permits a suspended player or official to be part of their match party on the field be fined a minimum of €500.
(Sean Ui Eislin)

12. That all decisions on Disciplinary matters by the County Competitions Control Committee, Hearings Committee and any other relevant appeals body be reported to County Committee meetings.(For information purposes only)
(Sean Ui Eislin)

13. That each club shall register its club colours annually, with photograph accompanying registration. Referees Committee shall decide where a clash of colours is liable to occur and to inform clubs accordingly. Where clubs cannot agree on alternatives for championship games the CCC shall decide on alternatives. The responsibility for avoiding a clash in league games to be with the travelling club. A Fine of €200 shall be imposed for breaches of Rule in League games plus any penalty resulting from a consequent delay in match starting time.
(Sean Ui Eislin)

Recommendation

14. That assessment of referees should be carried out a number of times a year to ensure consistent performance of referees.
(Achadh na Sileann)

 

 

 

06-Dec-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Leitrim GAA are delighted to announce the following recipients of the 2007 awards for the Senior and Coiste na nÓg boards:

 

County Board Award Winners 2007

 

Hall of Fame
Pat Conefry, Drumreilly.

 

Referee of the year
Michael Leyden, Dromahaire.

 

Club Player of the year
Gene Bohan, St. Marys

 

County Player of the year
Gary McCloskey, Bornacoola

 

 

 

 

Coiste na nÓg Award Winners 2007

 

Young Player of the year
Shane Flanagan, Drumreilly

 

 

Minor Player of the year
Conor Mc Auley, Bornacoola

 

 

Referee of the year
Pat Flanagan, Aughawillan.

 

 

30-Nov-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

 

 

Please note the new correspondance address for the GAA Insurance brokers Coyle Hamilton Willis:

Coyle Hamilton Willis
Grand Mill Quay
Barrow St
Dublin 4

Phone & fax numbers remain unchanged

Further Details on: http://www.coylehamiltonwillis.ie/move/move.htm

 

 

 

 

29-Nov-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Earlier today Leitrim GAAs first ever radio advert went to air as part of the final stage of the Get on the Team campaign. The advert is part of a marketing campaign to ensure full awareness of this very necessary stage of our fund raising campaign. The Stand project has cost €3 million and with a fantastic €2.5 million raised we are down to the last €500,000. We feel that this is very achievable as to date Leitrim supporters have donated in excess of €800,000 either as a direct donation or through the tax incentive Get on the Team campaign. The remaining funding has been obtained in the form of Grants from the Department of Sport, Croke Park and the Connacht Council.

It is worth noting that our fund raising campaign only began as recently as October of last year. The County Board are very appreciative of all of the donations received and as we are very close to our final figure we are making the final push to have the final amount raised by December. Clubs are providing great assistance in this final push as the County Board Finance team are working closely with designated Club coordinators to achieve the target.

We have very large plans for the development of the Centre of Excellence at Annaduff but we will not do so until we have cleared the existing debt on the New Stand.

The ingenunity of the Stands design, its functionality and the quality of the finish is nationally recognised as a blueprint facility. If you are not already part of the Get on the Team scheme and you are a P.AY.E. worker or own your own business then please show your support and contact you local Club or County Board officer and Get yourself on the team.

In order to get on a team your contribution must be of € 1000, but Lei trim GAA have a scheme by which you can achieve this through a Tax relief scheme

The tax scheme allows you to make a cash donation which is further topped up by a donation from your annual tax bill depending on your P.A.Y.E. tax rate (41% or 20%). E.g. if you donate €590 and you pay tax at 41% then Leitrim GAA can claim back €410 from your tax bill. Your tax relief portion will bring your full donation to €1,000 which qualifies you for the white team. There are 6 categories of team, Gold, Bronze, Silver, Green, Yellow, white, for which you can qualify depending on the amount of your donation

However only donations in access of € 250 are eligible for the tax relief but Leitrim GAA would be delighted to accept a donation of any nature towards this project and all donations will be recognized as other donations towards the scheme

Be part of a unique team and be part of a team that will go down in history as The team that built the stand. A plaque will be erected at the entrance to Páirc Sean in honor of each 15 person donation team.

We will be releasing a further list of contributors to the stand on this website and in the local press next week.

 

 

09-Nov-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

The GAA recently unveiled details of a new National Bursaries scheme for students attending Higher Education colleges as part of its ongoing commitment to Player Welfare.

The new scheme will be open to members of the Association who are attending a full-time Higher Education course (except those who hold another GAA-related or college scholarship/bursary) and who are active participants in their Higher Education club.

Such students may often feel the necessity to work during their college years, but these grants will now allow them to work with their College GAA Club in a variety of areas without having to find work outside the college.

Speaking today, the GAAs Player Welfare Manager Paraic Duffy said: "It is envisaged that recipients will be selected on the basis of their playing commitment and administrative or coaching commitment to the college club. 20% of all awards in each province each year will be granted to students excelling in the areas of coaching and administration."

He continued: "While there will be a cap placed on the number of awards granted per college, the number of students involved in hurling and football activity within the college will be taken into account in deciding the number of awards made to an individual college."

It was confirmed that the proposed Bursaries will be administered by the respective Provincial Councils and that applications for the scheme will be considered by a sub-committee in each province, which will include representatives nominated by the Provincial Council and representatives of Comhairle Ard-Oideachais/ Higher Education colleges.

The President of the GAA, Mr Nickey Brennan, described it as an exciting development for the Association and said that in total, the GAA would be investing €260,000 in the scheme in its initial year. He explained that the Provincial Councils would be contributing €155,000 of this amount and that the balance would come from central resources.

He said: "At the beginning of my Presidency, I announced my intention to introduce Player Welfare initiatives that would reconcile with the policies, ethos and structures of the Association. As part of this process, we asked the GAAs Comhairle Ard Oideachais to submit proposals relating to the provision of bursaries to Third Level Colleges. It is in this context that we are in a position to make todays announcement and I am delighted that we are now in a position to assist many of our young GAA players, coaches and administrators in meeting the costs of their 3^rd level education."

The President went on to pay tribute to the voluntary work of students with their College GAA Clubs and said that the bursary scheme would assist students, who might otherwise have to work to meet the costs of their education, in devoting more time to the promotion of Gaelic games in their respective colleges.

 

 

18-Oct-07 by GAA.ie