Coiste Chontae Liatroma extend hearty congratulations to Leitrim Ladies who captured the Division 4 title yesterday in Breffni Park. They defeated Limerick in a very entertaining game. Full credit to all concerned. We expect a full report will follow when the celebrations die down!!!!!!
02-May-10 by Colette Fox – PRO
Club League & Championship Fixtures:
At our last County Board meeting the League and Championship fixtures were ratified. All fixtures will be up on our website. www.leitrimgaa.ie . This will be updated on a weekly basis. First round of the league for most clubs will start on March 21st.
Registration Deadline:
New players registration will have to be in with Tracey Costello – County Registrar by the 12th March, If your player is not registered she will not be able to play.
Minor Training:
The County minors training will take place this Saturday at 12:30pm in Aughavas. Minors first game is away to Roscommon on the 5th April.
U16 Training:
U16 training will take place Wednesday at 7:15pm in Kiltubrid.
Code of Ethics Course- Leitrim Sports Partnership:
This will take place on 12th April in the Council offices Carrick on Shannon. This course will cost €20.00 per person. Please encourage as many trainers as possible to attend and also any Childrens Officers who have not already attended the Code of Ethics course.
Coaching & Referees Course:
Please forward names of members interested in the following courses to Patricia Bohan-Development Officer.
Referees (Beginners) – 1 day Referees (Refresher Course) – 1 day
Fundamentals Coaching – 1 day Level 1 Coaching – 2 Days (Participants must have completed Fundamentals Course)
There is a minimum number of required participants and it is envisaged that courses can be arranged in any of the above areas as soon as possible.
09-Mar-10 by Caroline Quinn – Ladies PRO
Senior Ladies
Leitrim Ladies defeated Antrim in the second round of Division 4 of the Bord Gáis Energy Ladies National Football League, last Sunday in Leitrim Gaels pitch. The final score was 3-16 to 4-11. Well done to the panel!
Fixture: Leitrim Ladies will play Kilkenny in the third round of Division 4 of the Bord Gáis Energy Ladies National Football League in Freshford, Kilkenny this Sunday, February 21st at 2pm.
Minor
Training continues for the minor team this Saturday, February 20th at 11am. Players will be informed of venue.
Under 16
Training for the Under 16 team will take place on Saturday, February 20th at 10am in Kiltubrid.
Under 13/14
Training for the under 13/14 Development squad will take place this Saturday, February 20th in the Mayflower, Drumshanbo. Players will be notified of time.
PRO for Connacht
Connacht Ladies GAA Council are looking for a PRO. If anyone is interested in this challenging role, please forward your name to any member of your club committee or the county committee before February 22nd.
Leitrim Sports Fair
Leitrim Sports Partnership will hold the "Leitrim Sports Fair" on Wednesday February 24th at 6pm at Leitrim County Council Offices. All members of the public are invited to come along. The Sports Fair will provide information on the many different types of sports clubs, and leisure and recreational activities in Leitrim. Leitrim Sports Partnership will also launch their Strategic Plan "Towards a Fitter and Healthier Leitrim" 2010 – 2012" on the night.
County Board Meeting
The next County Board Meeting will take place on Monday, February 22nd in Padraig Aras, Drumshanbo at 8.30pm
16-Feb-10 by Colette Fox – PRO
The Leitrim Ladies had an impressive win over a strong Antrim side at the weekend which puts them sitting nicely on top of the league table.
Leitrim Ladies started off well but Antrim soon had the advantage and kept it up to half time where they led by 3 points. Antrim 2-07, Leitrim 10 points. Less than 5 minutes into the second half, Aine Tighe had put a point and 2 goals on the board and our 3rd goal came from Sharon Kerrigan who sustained an injury while taking her shot. An unstopable Teresa Mylott shone through on the day where she came from the half back line to put 2 points of the board for Leitrim.
Next Outing for the Ladies is next Sunday 21st February away to Kilkenny!
14-Feb-10 by Caroline Quinn – Ladies PRO
Leitrim Ladies had a comfortable win over Offaly on Sunday last in Leitrim Gaels. Final score 6-15 to 3-02. Aine Tighe had an impressive game where she fired over 5-7 for the ladies on the day. Great to see new players Eimear McGlade, Charlene Tyrell, Clare Plunkett, Michelle Guckian, Catherine Beirne, Aine Tighe & Phillpa Murphy out with the girls this year. The Team lined out on Sunday last was: Catherine Beirne, Carla Creegan, Sinead Brennan, Mairéad McCawley, Claire Owens, Christine Quinn, Teresa Mylott, Sinead Fowley, Eimear McGlade, Lorraine Brennan, Sharon Kerrigan (Captain), Aisling Brennan, Aine Tighe, Aoife Fox, Evie Guckian. Subs: Deirdre McDermott, Anna Conlon, Mairead Stenson, Michelle Reynolds, Edel McManus, Michelle Guckian, Charlene Tyrell, Clare Plunkett, Erin Farrell, Phillpa Murphy, Sarah McManus.
Leitrim Ladies take on Antrim this Sunday in the second round of Division 4 @ 2pm in Leitrim Gaels. Please support
Minor
Minor Training continues this Saturday 13th Feb @ 10am in Aughnasheelin. If anyone is interested in playing, please contact Deirdre Ward on 087 9759261 or Michael Bohans 087 6522957
08-Feb-10 by Caroline Quinn – Ladies PRO
Following last Sundays Leitrim Ladies GAA convention the following officers from the Executive for 2010
Chairperson: Ray OConnor (Sean OHeslins)
Vice: Martina Gilmartin (Kiltubrid)
Secretary: Bernie Glancy (St Marys)
Assistant Secretary: Sinéad Quinn (Aughawillan)
Treasurer: Deirdre OHagan (Glencar Manor)
Assistant: Michelle Duffy (Gortletteragh)
PRO: Caroline Quinn (Gortletteragh)
Assistant: Sinéad Fowley (Dromahair)
Registrar: Tracey Costello (Kiltubrid)
Development Officer: Patricia Bohan (Bornacoola)
Culture & Language Officer: Séan Conlan (Dromahair)
Childrens Officer: Eileen Clinton ( Dromahair)
Central Council Delegates: Claire Quinn (Mohill) & Mary Shanley (Annaduff)
Congress Delegates: Claire Quinn (Mohill) & Mary Shanley (Annaduff)
Connaught Council Delegates: Marian McKeon & Mella Mullen (Fenagh)
01-Dec-09 by Caroline Quinn – Ladies PRO
Leitrim 6-15
Fermanagh 0-06
Following a reasonably successful Connacht campaign, Leitrim were unlucky to fall at the final hurdle to Roscommon and thus qualified for the shield competition. The scoreline on Sunday was a reflection of the team’s performance and once they registered their opening score, they dominated in every sector of the field with a powerful performance throughout the team showing great drive, excellent support play, blocking and a high degree of skill with some wonderful finishing. It is worth noting that apart from the penalty all of Leitrim’s scores were from play. It would be difficult to single out any players for special mention but captain Shauna McLoughlin was inspirational at centre back and her driving runs up the field always had Fermanagh on the back foot. Full back Patricia Forde had some great moments and as a unit the backs were solid. Midfielder Grainne O.Malley put in an excellent hour’s work and was well supported by Ciara Gaffney. Up front again all six forwards contributed superbly with their support play with Laura O’Dowd and Ailbe Clancy especially prominent but Niamh Feeleys 3-4 deserves special mention. On the evidence of Sundays display, Manager Pat McWeeney and selectors Bernie McLoughlin and Kieran Moran should have every confidence in their charges going into the Final against Offaly in two weeks time.
From the opening exchanges the signs were good for Leitrim but it took some time for the team to settle into the game. Two wides from Laura O’Dowd and Ailbhe Clancy were followed by the opening score for Fermanagh from Anna Boyle from play. Leitrim had a third opportunity to open their account but a long range free from Shauna McLoughlin just missed the target. However a minute later centre back and captain McLoughlin, supported the play up the field and pointed to get Leitrim off the mark after seven minutes. Fermanagh’s Molly McGovern has a goal opportunity moments later but Kate Beirne dealt comfortably with the shot and cleared. After fifteen minutes the sides were deadlocked with both teams enjoying periods of possession, but Leitrim looked more threatening as Michelle Beirne had a goal opportunity for Leitrim but her shot hit the outside of the post and went wide. Shauna McLoughlin then rose high to win the Fermanagh kickout and with great support play from Niamh Feeley, Laura O’Dowd pointed from play and Leitrim never looked back as their threatened dominance began to see rewards on the scoresheet. With ten minutes remaining in the half a Fermanagh free into the Leirim goalmouth was cleared up the field to Shauna McLoughlin who found Niamh Feeley in space and her shot onÓgoal was parried by the Fermanagh keeper and gathered by Michelle Beirne who was fouled as she shot onÓgoal. The resulting penalty was expertly converted by Ailbhe Clancy . This score opened the flood gates for Leitrim as Niamh Feeley pointed from play and Ann Marie Gallagher followed with another point from play. From the kick out won by Grainne O’Malley, Michelle Beirne set up Feeley who made no mistake with a goal. Fermanagh had two attacks broken up by Amy McLoughlin and Emer Feeley in defence before Feeley scored her second goal following great pressure by Ann Marie Gallagher as Fermanagh tried to clear their lines. Gallagher pointed herself moments later before Feeley was denied a hattrick by the crossbar as Leitrim continued to dominate. Laura O Dowd expertly gathered another Fermanagh kick out and Gallagher pointed again from play as the half ended to leave Leitrim in a commanding position leading by 3-6 to 0-1.
Straight from the restart Leitrim added to their tally with an O’Dowd point from play and Feeley was involved again moments later as Ailbhe Clancy pointed from play. O’Dowd pointed again from play as Fermanagh has no answer to Leitrim’s appetite for hard work throughout the field. They did however breach the Leitrim defence after five minutes with a Briege McManus point. And added a third point with a free from Terri Keown. That was to be their last point for twenty minutes and Leitrim continued their excellent play. Shauna McLoughlin again won hard ball in defence and went on a great run through the middle to det up Feeley for another point from play with Ailbhe Clancy again involved. Laura O’Dowd added to her growing tally as she pointed from play. Mid way through the half Leitrim made two changes and introduced Lauren McManus and Shannon O’Grady in the half back line for Emer Feeley and Louise Bohan (injured). Moments later a long range effort from Grainne O’Malley found the back of the net and was just reward for her workrate over the hour. Michelle Beirne was also rewarded for her efforts with a goal following good work from O’Dowd and O’Grady. With the game over as a contest Leitrim continued to over run their opponents and Feeley eventually got her third goal with a wonderful one handed pick up on the turn in front of goals and an expert finish to the net. She finished a great performance with two further points from play before Fermanagh got a well worked point from sub Sarah McCausland. Leitrim were not finished their Scóring yet as the game moved to injury time and both sides brought on a numver of subs. O’Dowd and Gallagher pointed from play before Fermanagh hit two final points from frees from Tamara Murphy.
Leitrim: Kate Beirne (Drumkeeran), Amy McLoughlin (Fenagh), Patricia Forde (Cloone), Orla Heslin (Gortlettragh), Emer Feeley (Glencar Manor), Shauna McLoughlin (Fenagh) (0-1),Louise Bohan (Mohill), Grainne O Malley (St Josephs), (1-0), Ciara Gaffney (Auughawillan), Laura O Dowd (Sean O Heslins) (0-5), Ann Marie Gallagher (Drumkeeran) (0-3), Ailbhe Clancy (Glenfarne) (1-2), Niamh Feeley (Glencar Manor) (3-4), Michelle Beirne (Mohill) (1-0), Shauna Clancy (Drumkeeran)
Subs: Michelle Monahan (Allen Gaels), Lauren McManus (Glenfarne), Deirdre Davitt (Drumkeeran), Shannon O Grady (Drumkeeran), Anita Conefry (St Josephs), Chloe McGarry (Allen Gaels), Niamh McKiernan (St Josephs), Nicole Higgins (Mohill), Emma O Hagan (Glencar Manor), Tara Fitzpartick (Aughnasheelan), Aileen O Flynn (Mohill), Ciara McGuire (St Josephs), Kelly O Brien (Leitrim Gaels), Shannon O Rourke (St Josephs), Claire Lynch (St Josephs),Nadine Hackett (Bornacoola), Michaelagh Nolan ( Drumkeeran).
Fermanagh: N. Gillen, C Jackman, R. Gallagher, C. Murphy, L McDermott, L. Mcfarland, A McManus, A Murphy, T Keown, A Boyle, M Mcmanus, M McGovern, B Walsh, A Murphy, C McCaffrey.
Referee: J. McLoughlin (Kildare)
14-Jun-09 by Patricia Bohan – Ladies Development Officer
Leitrim 1-08 Waterford
Following a comprehensive defeat in their opening game against Sligo two weeks ago, Leitrim were determined to improve their performance and they certainly did against a strong cohesive Waterford team who started the game in a very determined fashion. Leitrim had a number of impressive performances with Ann Conlan, Teresa Mylott and Mariead McCawley excellent in defence while in Deirdre McDermott, Aoife Kelly, Lorraine Brennan and particularly in the second half Sarah Mc Loughlin all contributed to a much improved team performance.
Straight from the throw in, Waterford gained possession when the ball was played to the impressive full forward Michelle Ryan who pointed from play. Indeed Waterford dominated the first quarter with Leitrim struggling to adjust to the pace of the game and Waterford’s direct style of play. A minute later Ryan pointed a free to increase the lead. It took Leitrim eight minutes to mount a meaningful attack as Naomi Lee hit a free wide. Ryan and Lorraine Brennan both hit wides before midfielder Ann Dunphy hit a third point through the middle following a perceptive ball from Mairead Wall on the right. Leitrim had an excellent opportunity to open their account five minutes later but the attack broke down and at the other end Louise Loughlin had to save from Linda Wall. Midway through the half full forward Ryan hit a huge point from forty meters from play as Waterford continued to dominate. The turning point of the half came as centre back Anna Conlan broke up another Waterford attack and her clearance to Aisling Brennan set up Deirdre McDermott for a fine point from play. Leitrim won the kickout and set up another attack that resulted in a 13m free that was unfortunately sent wide by Lee. Almost immediately Sarah McLoughlin made amends with a point from play as Leitrim began to settle into the game. Conlan was again influential in Leitrims next score as she again won possession in defence and set up Deirdre McDermott for a point from a free to leave just a point between the teams. Waterford responded with another Ryan free with ten minutes remaining in the half. Evy Guckian had a goal chance three minutes later but was fouled by Grainne Enright who was sent to the sin bin for ten minutes. McDermott pointed the resulting free. Ryan pointed two minutes later from a free as Leitrim desperately defended to keep their goal intact. The final action of the half ended with a great Leitrim point from Aoife Kelly from play following a great move involving Sarah McLoughlin, Camilla McDonagh and Lorraine Brennan to leave just a point between the teams.
The second half proved to be a great contest as Sarah McLoughlin wonm the throw in and found McDermott who wade a great run through the middle of the defence and her pass to Naomi Lee was pointed to level the game. Lee pointed a minute later from a free to give Leitrim the lead for the first time in the game. She had another opportunity to increase the lead but shot wide from a forty meter free as Enright returned to the field. Ryan levelled matters again from a free after five minutes as Sarah McManus replaced Clare Owens in the Leitrim half forward line and Sarah McLoughlin went to midfield. Leitrim then created a great goal chance but Evy Guckian’s effort was brilliantly saved by Amy Jordan after great work from Aoife Kelly to set her up. Waterford led again after ten minutes with a point from Linda Wall and Ryan converted another free moments later to increase the lead to two. Leitrim responded immediately with a great move upfield and when Sarah McLoughlins initial shot was blocked, she was on hand again to unleash an unstoppable left footed drive to the net. Leitrim did have a let off moments later as Waterford hit the crossbar but Lorraine Brennan increased the lead to two after fifteen minutes with a point from play. Michelle McGrath cut that lead to the minimum and Leitrim defended well to prevent a further score. Leitrim replaced Camilla McDonagh and Aoife Kelly with Eilis Quinn and Michelle Reynolds for the final ten minutes as they sought to consolidate their lead. An Aoife Kelly free dropped short and on the counter attack Waterford levelled matters on the stroke of full time with yet another Ryan point from play. Leitrim had one last opportunity to win the game but lost the ball and Waterford made the most of their last chance when Ruth Kirwan pointed from play with the last action of the game. Leitrim must now travel to Wexford next weekend in a game they must win to have a chance of making the play offs and avoid relegation.
Leitrim: Louise Loughlin, Carla Creegan, Sinead Brennan, Mairead McCawley, Teresa Mylott (Capt) Anna Conlan, Camilla McDonagh, Deirdre McDermott, Aisling Brennan, Sarah McLoughlin, Lorraine Brennan, Clare Owens, Evy Guckian, Naomi Lee, Aoife Kelly Subs: E Quinn, M Reynolds.
Waterford: A Jordan, G Enright, E Cooney, L Hogan, N Dunphy, M Foley, A McGovern, M McGrath, A Dunphy, M Foley, E Power, M Wall, R Manahan, M Ryan, L Wall.
Referee: M Farrelly (Cavan)
15-Feb-09 by
Last Friday night was a great night of celebration for the Under age teams in Cumann Peil Geal na mBan Liatroma.
The Under 16 girls receiving there Connacht runners up medals and the Under 14 team receiving their All-Ireland medals.
2007 Ladies All-Star Sarah McLoughlin and Leitrim Senior footballer Emlyn Mulligan were warmly received as special guests to present the medals as well as entertainer Catherine Lynch from Mohill.
The Ladies County Board and the organising committee would like to thank the Ramada Hotel in Drumshanbo for their kind sponsorship of a weekend for two at the hotel, which was raffled on the night. Also the good value they gave us for the meal. It was an excellent venue and a great night had by all.
Thank you also to all other sponsors who gave spot prizes, parents and others who supported the event and all who worked to have this an awesome night for the young stars of our county. Go raibh mile maith agat.
13-Nov-08 by Ladies
St. Josephs Ladies made the best use of the elements as they built up an impregnable first half lead to see off Glencar/Manor in the Leitrim Ladies Intermediate B Final last Saturday in Leitrim Village.
LADIES INTERMEDIATE B FINAL
ST JOSEPHS 4-5
GLENCAR/MANORHAMILTON 3-3
The weather meant that both sides were competing with more than each other, they also had the elements to contend with. Perhaps not surprisingly the balance of power shifted between the sides as St Josephs enjoyed the advantage of the wind in the first half while Glencar/Manor had the wind at their backs in the second half.
Despite playing against the conditions, Manor got off to the best possible start when Karen Connolly scored a goal with just over a minute of the game played.
Having started the game so well, Glencar/Manor spent much of the half on the back foot as they went almost 25 minutes without adding to their tally.
Deirdre Moran pointed for St Josephs opening score in the second minute and such was the way they were playing it was looking as though they would make light work of the Manor challenge.
Despite the best efforts of Camilla McDonagh, Eimear O Connor and Dympna Boylan, the pace and movement of St Josephs half-forward line of Aine Heslin, Michelle Heslin and Clare Owens was proving to be a real handful and it was no more than St Josephs deserved when they struck for their first goal.
Some quick passing released Clare Owens and she completed the move with a nice finish to give her side the lead for the first time.
Points from Sharon Kerrigan & Aine Heslin helped extend the lead after 13 minutes but almost 10 minutes of play elapsed before the next score arrived.
When it came, it was worth waiting for as Sharon Kerrigan, Alanna Bohan and Aisling Cooke combined well to set up Michelle Heslin who finished off the move with a well-takenÓgoal.
That score brought the game back to life as Aisling Cooke pointed before Alanna Bohan scored her sides third goal.
Trailing by seven points, it seemed as if Manor were out of contention before the game had even reached half-time. But despite the fact that they were playing against the wind, Manor managed to fight their way back in contention.
A Siobhan Feely point helped settle the nerves before Marie Clerkin struck for her sides second goal of the game. Excellent passing between Claire Cullen, Mary Alice Maguire and Michelle McNulty resulted in Siobhan Feely having a shot.
Her shot struck the crossbar and quickest to react was to react was Marie Clerkin who had the straightforward task of putting the ball into the net from close range.
St Josephs responded in the best possible way to by Scóring their fourth goal on the stroke of half-time. Sharon Kerrigan ran through unopposed to score a fine goal.
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This full report is available thanks to John Connolly and Leitrim Observer
– its available in this weeks edition of the Observer and online here
30-Oct-08 by Philip Rooney – LeitrimObserver.ie
Linda suffered heartbreak in last years final with London, but bounced back with an impressive display to comprehensively outscore Derry and lift the West County Hotel cup. In an entertaining game Linda gave her usual full hearted performance at wing half back and was delighted with her teams performance and sucess. Well done Linda from all in Leitrim.
29-Sep-08 by
Intermediate 9 Aside Shield Final
St Josephs 6-10 Dromahair 3-03
St Josephs captured the first Adult silverware of the season when they proved too strong for Dromahair in the Intermediate 9 Aside final. The final scoreline was in stark contrast to the score of the previous meeting when St Josephs escaped with a one point victory.While St Josephs were a full strength Dromahair missed the very influential Anna Conlon. Once St Josephs got going, they dominated in most areas of the field and moved the ball swiftly and Dromahair could not contain their lighting strikes. St Josephs created openings early on but had a number of wides.
The opening score fell to Dromahair where Erin Farrell finished of a lovely move with a cool finish to the net. A minute later the Fowley sisters linked up and Róisin fired over from close range. Vanessa Gallogly then came to St Josephs aid when she blocked a goal bound shot. Dromahair for whom Leonie Conlon and Eimear McDermott in the backline were outstanding resisted St Josephs attacks until the 12 minute. Sharon Kerrigan fed Michelle Heslin and she soloed through to goal. Dromhair were dealt another body blow when Leonie Conlon went of injured. Michelle Heslin added another goal a minute later and St Josephs were in front for the first time.
Áine Heslin finished of another move that started from their goal line. Sinead Fowley was brought down in front of the St Josephs goal and the free was easily scored. With two minutes to go to half time Dromahair trailed 1-02 to 2-01. However two late goals by the Heslins twins left an uphill struggle for Dromahair playing against the wind in the second half. From the first whistle St Josephs controlled the second half. Two points in the first minute by Clare Owens and Michelle Heslin were signs of what was to come. Sandra Brady played a long ball in Michelle Heslin latched on to it and goaled easily to give St Josephs a 13 point lead. Erin Farrell responded with a cracking goal. But St Josephs continued to dominate around the middle where Sharon Kerrigan and Alana Bohan were superb.
Points from Aisling Cooke, Sandra Brady Michelle Heslin and Brady again added to the St Josephs tally before Michelle Dolan interrupted the St Josephs run. However with good ball going into the St Josephs forward line the points continued from Louise Mollahgan, Edel McLoughlin, and Mary McBrien. Erin Farrell showed great strength and skill to goal but St Josephs finished the Scóring through Lisa McDermott
Starting Teams:
St Josephs
Lisa O Rourke, Sharon Kerrigan, Phillipa Maguire Finnula Bohan, Clare Owens, Alana Bohan, Áine Heslin, Catriona Brennan, Aisling Cooke.
Dromahair
Michelle Dolan, Eimear McDermott, Leonie Conlon, Edel Fowley, Sinead Fowley, Deirdre McDermott, Róisín Fowley, Róisín Curneen, Erin Farrell
01-Jul-08 by Kieran Moran – Ladies – Acting PRO
