Club Championships & Tommy Murphy Cup

The following changes to dates for the SFC, IFC and JFC will apply, depending on progress of Liatroim in Tommy Murphy Cup. These dates are provisionally agreed by the GAC for the Senior, Intermediate & Junior championships and are subject to confirmation by the GAC prior to each date.

Scenario 1 –
Tommy Murphy Cup – W/e 29th July – Quarter Final – Liatroim v Tipperary/Waterford
Based on Liatroim loss in Quarter Final:

Round 2 SFC/IFC 05/06 August
Round 3 SFC/IFC 12/13 August
QF SFC/IFC 19/20 August
SF SFC/IFC 26/27 August
Final SFC/IFC 10 September

Scenario 2 –
Tommy Murphy Cup – W/e 12th Aug – Semifinal
Based on Liatroim loss in semi-final:

Round 2 SFC/IFC 05/06 August
Round 3 SFC/IFC 19/20 August
QF SFC/IFC 26/27 August
SF SFC/IFC 02 September
Final SFC/IFC 24 September

Scenario 3 –
Tommy Murphy Cup – Sun, 27th Aug – Final – Croke Park
Base on Liatroim Qualification for Tommy Murphy Cup Final

Round 2 SFC/IFC 05/06 August
Round 3 SFC/IFC 02 September
QF SFC/IFC 09/10 September
SF SFC/IFC 23/24 September
Final SFC/IFC 08 October

With the playing of Round 2 of SFC/IFC on WE 05/06 August, all remaining championship should progress as previously planned. SFC/IFC B championships will be played as is appropriate, depending on results of above.

Junior A will progress as soon as it is possible for them to start after 2nd round of the Senior and Intermediate championship is played. Originally the Junior A was scheduled for the w/e 29th July, now earliest possible starting date is w/e 5/6 Aug. This may be subject to certain Senior games being played on Saturday allowing Junior teams to play on Sunday. Junior B & C will then start after Junior A has started with Junior B having an earliest possible starting date on the weekend of Aug 12th wiht Junior C on 19th August.

Reminder ! – These dates are provisionally agreed by the GAC for the Senior, Intermediate & Junior championships and are subject to confirmation by the GAC at the latest on the week prior to each date.

 

 

21-Jul-06 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

County Teams in Action

This is a busy weekend for the County Teams as Hurlers, U16s and the Footballers are all competing over the next 2 days.

The Hurlers are the first to field and the play Cavan in the Nicky Rackard Cup in Ballyconnell tomorrow at 3:30pm. We hope to release the team later today.

The U16s face Sligo in the Ted Webb Cup at 1:45pm on Sunday in the warm-up game to the Senior battle in P?irc Sean.

The Senior Footballers face Sligo at 3:30pm in the Bank of Ireland Qualifiers Round 2. This is a must winÓgame as the losers are out of contention for a chance to progress in the competition. The Senior team will be announced at 9pm this evening.

Best of luck to all our teams !

Your support will be greatly appreciated by all our teams.

 

 

07-Jul-06 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Senior team to play Sligo

The Senior team to play Sligo in this weekends Qualifier in P?irc Sean will be named here tomorrow night (Friday) at 9pm.

Brendan – PRO

 

 

06-Jul-06 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

All Ireland Qualifiers – Fixture Announced

[b]Leitrim[/b] will play Sligo in the All Ireland Qualifiers in P?irc Sean on Sunday 9th July at 3:30pm

Meanwhile, neighbours Roscommon play Meath next Saturday evening (1st July) in Navan at 7pm. Longford play Tipperary also on Saturday in Pearse Park at 7pm

 

 

26-Jun-06 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Men in Black

Congratulations are in order to two Leitrim Men in Black who are making a presence at a provincial and national level.

Last Sunday [b]Ray McBrien[/b] (Aughavas) refereed the Connacht Junior Final between Roscommon and Mayo in Ballyhaunis. Roscommon ran out eventual winners.

[b]Frank Flynn[/b] (Aughawillan) was recently named as ?Best Developing Referee? by the National Referees? Committee. He was presented with this award by former GAA President Sean Kelly at a function in Croke Park.

Franks next assignment is a big one as he will take charge of the Tyrone V Louth All-Ireland Qualifier on Saturday at 3:30pm in Pairc Tailteann. This game will be live on RTE.

The Senior team may not have crossed the white line onto the field of play but at least two men are getting a chance to do their bit for the county. Well done to both Ray and Frank.

 

 

15-Jun-06 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Weekend Roundup

Its a busy weekend as Connacht Feile 06 commences at 10am followed by Leitrims Hurlers participation in the Nicky Rickard Cup.

The full lineup for the Connacht Feile is outlined in another news article however the main parade throught Carrick town starts at 10:30am, followed by Football demonstrations at 12:00 in Paric Sean and the mainÓgames commence at 1:30 in 20 location in Leitrim, Sligo and Roscommon with 50 boys teams and 30 girls teams competing.

The Hurlers face Louth in the Nicky Rackard cup inÓgroup 3B in Ballinamore at 3:30pm. Best of luck to all concerned.

GAA President Nicky Brennnan will be in attendance at both events and he is also scheduled to visit the site of the New training facilities at Annaduff. Site clearance has commenced on this exciting new project.

 

 

10-Jun-06 by Brendan Doyle

Weekend Action

This weekend the clubs are in action in Divison 1, 2, 4 & 5 while the Ladies Divisions 1, 2 & 3 are also busy.

Saturday evening most of the Division 4 and 5 games are pencilled in and Sunday its the trun of Divisions 1 & 2 and the Ladies divisons.

The injury ravaged County Senior team has a challenge against Tipperary on Saturday evening at 7pm in Paric Sean.

After last weekends injuries list pile up we hope that our county players come through unscathe.

The following are currently injured:
Declan Maxwell, Shane Foley, Cathal McCrann, Darren Duignan, RonanÓgallagher and Gary McCloskey

 

 

12-May-06 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Charles Egan – RIP

It is with great regret that we record the death of a great follower of Leitrim GAA ? Charles (Charlie) Egan, Aughlin, Aghacashel – R.I.P.

A real GAA man who loved all things associated with the GAA and who was very proud of his sons and daughters involvement in the GAA. His son Mark is a member of the County Hurling panel, Cathal is a member of the County U21 panel and his daughter Sin?ad is a member of last weekends All Ireland winning Ballad group in Scór. His brother Pat is an ex referee and was Referees Administrator until 2006.

Charlie played his own part in proceedings and was the assistant secretary of Coiste na nÓg. On many an occasion he was a loyal umpire to Seamus Prior and James McCaffrey on the club and inter-county scene. Other activities also saw him as a steward for Connacht Council run events.

Charlie is survived by his wife Kay, sons Paul, Mark & Cathal and daughter Sin?ad, his brothers Pat and John; to whom all in Leitrim GAA offer our sincere sympathy.

Reposing at his home. House private from 5 pm this (Sunday) evening with removal at 6.30 pm arriving St. Marys Church, Aghnasheelin at 7 pm. Mass of Christian Burial tomorrow (Monday) at 11 o c with Funeral afterwards to adjoining cemetery.

Ar dheis D? go raibh a h-anam d?lis.

 

 

29-Apr-06 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

GAA Presidents Launch of 3 Projects

The Bush hotel was the venue on Easter Monday evening for the very successful launch of the Development projects and this the county website.

Declan Bohan was the MC and Gerry McGovern opened proceedings with a detailed presentation of the two major development projects namely the 2,500 seater stand at P?irc Se?n Mac Diarmada and the County Training Facilities at Annaduff.

Brendan Doyle gave a brief presentation of the recently redesigned website followed by GAA President Sean Kelly who officially launched the 3 projects during his informative speech.

Tommy Moran finished off proceedings with a very hearty speech and we would like to wish him well at Congress this weekend as he is one of eight people going for the position of Association Trustee, which is regarded as the second highest electable office in the GAA.

The group moved to Cox?s Steakhouse in Dromod for an informal evening where Fergal McGill assisted by numerous musicians, singers and dancers, including All Ireland Scór Final participants provided great entertainment.

 

 

19-Apr-06 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

A Celebration of Enda Colleran

A Celebration of Enda Colleran

Friday April 28th, Saturday April 29th and Sunday April 30th

A life-size bronze statue of the late, great Enda Colleran will be unveiled by incoming G.A.A. President Nickey Brennan in Endas native Moylough, Co. Galway, on Saturday April 29th at 6.00 p.m.

The ceremony will also feature a special tribute to Enda by his club and county team-mate Johnny Geraghty, goalkeeper on the Galway All-Ireland three-in-a-row team in the mid-1960s.

The organising committee behind the project, and a weekend of special activities, are inviting to Moylough and Mountbellew all former players, mentors, officials and supporters from within and outside the county whose paths crossed Endas during his glittering career.

Several special events will reflect Endas abiding interest in fitness, personal health and coaching, commencing on Friday night, April 28th, with the Enda Colleran Sports and Health Forum at the Franciscan Agricultural College, Mountbellew, at 8.00 p.m.

The panel of expert speakers will comprise Mickey Harte, who twice managed the Tyrone senior football team to All-Ireland Championship success, speaking on “Balance and Moderation in Team Preparation “; Corks All-Ireland winning hurling Manager in 2004, D?nal O Grady, who ll speak on “Winter and Summer Training Schedules in Hurling “; Professor Niall Moyna, Head of the School of Health and Human Performance, Dublin City University, and Manager of the DCU Sigerson Cup winners 2006, speaking on “The Importance of Exercise in the Development of a Healthy Young Population, ” and Eddie Osullivan, acclaimed coach of the dual Triple Crown winning Irish rugby team, dealing with “Being Fit to Compete. ”

This major seminar is aimed at everybody interested in sports fitness and the health and welfare of all participants, of all ages, in sport.

Outdoor activities include a Football Challenge featuring a visiting adult team, Garryowen from London, and under-age football “Blitzes ” for boys and girls, at Moylough Sportsfield, and an U-14 hurling Blitz at Mountbellew GAA grounds. These events will also feature visits by Galway county football and hurling stars, and all young participants will be presented with an Enda Colleran commemorative medal and t-shirt.

The commemorative life-size bronze statue, by renowned sculptor John Coll of Galway ? whose Secondary School teachers at Col?iste Einde included Enda Colleran will be unveiled by Nickey Brennan at Moylough Town Square at 6 o clock on Saturday evening, April 29th. It will be blessed by Endas brother Fr. Gabriel Colleran and the priests of the parish.

Later that evening, there will be a Parish Social, organised by the local Community Council, at Moylough Community Centre.

 

 

07-Apr-06 by Brendan Doyle

Weekend Action-

Its Friday again and time to give a summary of the GAA activities in Leitrim.

[b]Underage[/b]
After the recent postponements there is only one game outstanding and that is Melvin Gaels v Sean O Heslins in Division 1, over the last week Coiste na nÓg have got all other outstanding games played,

This evening the U16s play their last rounds under the various categories and this should determine in most divisions who will be in finals or play offs.

The tables and full results will be updated on this website over the weekend.

[b]TG4 Connacht Championship:[/b]
Leitrim take on Roscommon in a first round game in pool B of the Ladies Connacht Junior Championship on Saturday. The game is scheduled as a home game for Leitrim and will be in Cloone at 4pm.

Having been defeated in four of the last five finals, new Manager Jason Tanaine will be hoping to change the fortunes of the team in this years championship. There are a number of new faces 2006 which has added a freshness to the panel and competition for starting places has never been keener. Best of luck to all concerned.

[b]Clubs – ACL [/b]
ACL-3 have all of their games scheduled for tomorow evening at 6:15pm.

ACL-5 teams are scheduled for Sunday afternoon at 2:30pm.

There are 5 games each due to be played in both Leagues.

[b]Senior County Football[/b]
The Senior football team play in the last round in the Allianz Football league in Limerick. This game does not effect our promotion chances as we are now out of the running. However it is an important game as we now get ready to prepare for the Championship game against Mayo in June.

The venue is P?irc na nGael in Limerick and throw-in is scheduled for 3:30pm.

 

 

07-Apr-06 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Weekend Action-

[b]Clubs:[/b]
The All County League for divsions 1 and 2 starts tomorrow evening with St. Marys v Fenagh and Aughavas v Annaduff opening the league at 6:15pm.

The fixtures are:

Saturday April 1
ACL 1 6.15
St. Marys —- —- Fenagh-St. Cs
Aughavas —- —- Annaduff

Sunday April 2
ACL 1 2.30
Gortletteragh —- —- MelvinÓgls
Kiltubrid —- —- AllenÓgls
Aughawillan —- —- Bornacoola
Mohill —- —- Drumreilly

ACL 2
Carrigallen —- —- Ballinaglera
Drumkeerin —- —- Glenfarne/K
Aughnasheelin —- —- S O Heslins
Dromahair —- —- St. Marys
Glencar/Manor —- —- Cloone

ACL 5
St. Osnatts —- —- Aughavas

[b]Ladies – County :[/b]
Offaly have conceded the last League Game which was scheduled for Sunday. The Ladies next game is first round of Connacht Championship on Saturday week 8th April at a Leitrim venue yet to be confirmed. The league quarter final is the following weekend.

[b]Ladies – Club:[/b]
Only one game this weekend in Division 3 – Aughawillan v Gortletteragh

[b]Underage:[/b]
Eight U16 games in total scheduled for this evening in the various 9,11,13 & 15 a-side competitions.

[b]County Minors:[/b]
The County minors travel tomorrow to Tuam to take onÓgalway in the League, throw-in 6:30pm.

 

 

31-Mar-06 by Brendan Doyle – PRO