Leitrim GAA Coaching & Games Development
Foundation Award Coaching Course
The final foundation award coaching course for the spring season will take place in Dromahair GAA club rooms on Saturday next May 10th, commencing at 10.30am, registration from 10.15am. All coaches welcome.
GAA Open Day
Leitrim GAA will host a special open day event on Sunday next commencing at 12 noon. Members of the County football & hurling panels will be present. A number of clubs will participate in a Go-Games blitz on the day. See promotional flyers for more information.
Kellogg’s GAA Cul camps
The following are the dates for this years Kellogg’s GAA Cul camps. Please note the change of date for the Fenagh camp.
Week 1 June 30th-July 4th – Ck-on-Shannon, Manorhamilton & Ballinamore
Week 2 July 7th – 11th – Drumshanbo, Kinlough & Annaduff
Week 3 July 14th – 18th – Dromahair, Gortletteragh & Aughavas
Week 4 July 21st – 25th – Drumkeerin & Leitrim village
Week 5 July 28th – Aug 1st – Fenagh & Mohill
Booking has now commenced for this years Kellogg’s GAA Cul camps. On-line booking has now commenced and we would encourage parents to use this format if possible, however written application forms will be distributed to all schools & clubs next week. We would ask any parent making payment by cheque, money order or bank draft to make payment out to Leitrim GAA coaching and games as this will make life much easier for us all.
Hurling camps
We will be running a two day hurling camp in each of the four hurling hubs on the following dates
Week 1 30/06 & 01/07 – Mohill/Gortletteragh
Week 2 07/07 & 08/07 – Manorhamilton
Week 3 14/07 & 15/07 – Ck-on-Shannon
Week 4 21/07 & 22/07 – Ballinamore
Under 12 Mini-League & Cross County league
Clubs are asked to note that the under 12 mini – leagues are due to commence w/c Monday19th May. Full details will be published after this evenings Coiste na nÓg meeting.
The Leitrim clubs participating in the cross County league with Longford clubs are reminded that this league starts on Monday May 19th.
Development squads
Under 16
The lads played Meath on Saturday last in what proved to be a very competitive encounter. Played over three quarters, Meath done enough to win on the day, however the Leitrim management were very happy with the workout.
For further details on any of the above contact.
Padraig McGourty 086-8106431 or coachingofficer.leitrim@gaa.ie
Thomas Keenan 087-6591049 or thomas.keenan.gm.leitrim@gaa.ie
12-May-14 by Colette Fox – PRO
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Traffic Information
County FootballAhead of Sundays Connacht Senior Football Championship Quarter-Final between Roscommon and Leitrim and the Connacht Junior Football Championship Final, which also takes place in Dr. Hyde Park, supporters are advised that parking restrictions will be in place on the Circular Road, Roscommon town and in adjacent areas on the day as the first stage of the An Post Cycling Rás is set to pass through the area and finish in the town centre between 3:40pm and 5pm, although the exact finishing time / race speed is dependent on weather conditions.
16-May-14 by Leitrim GAA
Ladies News
LadiesIntermediate Team
The Intermediate Ladies take on Roscommon in the second round of the Connacht Intermediate Championship at 7pm in Ballinamore this Friday, 16th of May.
16 County Team
The U16s are out this weekend in the second round of the championship at home to Roscommon at 1pm in Annaduuf. Best of luck to the girls!
U14 Country Team
Hard luck to the U14s who lost to Galway in the Connacht B Final last Sunday. Well done to Dearbhla Rooney who was awarded Player of the Match on the day.
LGFA President to Visit Leitrim
Pat Quill, President of the LGFA will be visiting the county on Wednesday 21st May. He will visit the following schools: St Clares Manorhamilton at 9.30am, Ardvarney Dromahair at 10.30am, Ballinamore GNS at 12.15pm, Mohill NS at 1.15pm,and St Marys NS at 2.15pm.
14-May-14 by Colette Fox – PRO
Connacht Football Championship 2014
County FootballLeitrim 15 to take on Roscommon in the Quarter Finals of the Connacht Football Championship in Hyde Park on Sunday 18th May at 3pm
Cathal McCrann (Gortletteragh)
Barry Prior (Aughawillan)
Donal Wrynn (Fenagh St Caillins)
Paddy Maguire (Glencar Manorhamilton)
Wayne McKeon (Ballinamore Seán O’Heslin’s
Gary Reynolds (Carrigallen)
Paul Brennan (Melvin Gaels)
Darren Sweeney (Glencar Manorhamilton)
Damian Moran (Bornacoola)
Kevin Conlon (St Patrick’s Dromahair)
Robert Lowe (St Mary’s)
Barry McWeeney (Aughnasheelin)
Emlyn Mulligan Capt (St Brigids)
James Glancy (Glencar Manorhamilton)
Sean McWeeney (Aughnasheelin)
Championship Debutants: Donal Wrynn, Damian Moran, Sean McWeeney
14-May-14 by Leitrim GAA
Going for a Double
County FootballGoing for a Double
It all starts early Saturday morning on Carrick on Shannon Golf Course, when the Leitrim Supporters tee off in the fund-raising Golf Classic. Well, Friday evening really, as golfers descend on the town and the county to swing and to support the green and gold. Mike Carty is travelling from New York and has former DublinÓgreats like Tony Hanahoe and Brian Mullins lined up for his team, while Barry Donnellan, Joe Leydon and Mike Feeney will have rounded up every swinger around Dublin to play for the Leitrim cause. They will be joined by a plethora of home based golfers, with some teams even featuring a few from the enemy camp across the bridge.
The Classic will Scórcely decide either of the games on Sunday as we go for a double, but it will certainly show both teams and their mentors that we are fully behind them. It’s nice for the players to know that there is great good will towards them. Of course it is also important that supporters flock to the Hyde in big numbers — as the sloganÓgoes “Nothing beats being there”.
The Junior team has qualified for the Connacht Final, almost unnoticed by the wider GAA world. But defeating Galway in the semi-final was no mean feat, especially when we realise the Leitrim has come out top against the Tribesmen this year in Senior, Under 21, Minor and Junior — surely the makings of a six marker at some future GAA Quiz.
Manager Martin McGowan and selectors Jimmy Holohan and Thomas Keenan have blended together quite a formidable side, with some players who would not be one bit out of place in the senior clash against Roscommon. Opponents Sligo have done well at this grade in recent years and will be tough opposition, but it is expected that Leitrim will be just too strong for them and get the green and gold roar going early in Hyde Park. Throw in is at 1pm, so get there on time.
Our seniors are quoted as 1000 to 1 to win the All Ireland, the Rossies are priced a bit better. But neither side will be thinking about Paddy Power or his odds when they tear from the dressing room in the corner to the welcoming cheers from all sections of the ground. One thing is certain, Leitrim have no fears of Roscommon, nor have they any fears of playing in Hyde Park, it is almost considered a home ground. Many minds will be thinking back almost twenty years on Sunday to the day that Declan Darcy and 1927 Captain Tom Gannon were presented with the Nestor Cup in front of the stand and in front of proud hearts and tear filled eyes, with victory over Mayo, after already defeating Galway and Roscommon on the way. Others will be reminiscing about the turn of the Millennium, when there was a green and gold pitch invasion and the Rossies stood there, dumbfounded.
Time brings changes and we have to look at the cold hard facts. Going on form in the Allianz League, Roscommon have to be acknowledged as favourites. But then they were the red hot tip in the FBD Connacht League and we can remember what happened. So it is all to play for. Our last championship game in this venue is one we have to banish from our thoughts. That was last year when we bowed out in the replay against London — though Leitrim did stage one of the greatest fight-backs of the 2013 championship in the second half,
That’s the sort of performance we have to produce on Sunday and Sean Hagan, his backroom team and the players have done everything possible in preparation for this eagerly-awaited clash.
The build-up to Sunday among supporters will contain the usual “Will ye have fifteen?”, especially along the run of the Shannon from Dowra to Rooskey; the Hens and Stags in Carrick on Saturday night will wonder what all the hulabaloo is about; some houses will fly both the Leitrim and Roscommon colours (at least we inter-marry) and any sensible publican will do likewise, to pull in the punters.
Going back to 1994, when Leitrim reached Croke Park, we had no better supporters than the Rossies; likewise in the last few weeks all of Leitrim were hoping for an Under 21 title for Roscommon. But Sunday is different —- and this is one of the things that makes the GAA what it is.
So let the green and gold army be on the march early and staying till the fat lady sings. The double would really give us something to shout about.
14-May-14 by Leitrim GAA
Leitrim Players are Local Heroes
GeneralLeitrim Players are Local Heroes
Nothing beats being there has been the GAA’s promotional slogan to encourage supporters to attend the Provincial and All Ireland Championships. Truth to tell, there is little to compare to the excitement of the football and hurling championships in the build up to September.
The high regard in which inter-county players are held was emphasised on Sunday last in Páirc Mac Diarmada, when Leitrim GAA hosted an Open Day for supporters, but particularly for children. The inter-action between the players, their managements and backroom teams and the youngsters was quite a promotional exercise and thoroughly enjoyed by all present.
Coiste na nÓg had the Allen Gaels, Carrigallen, Melvin Gaels and Ballinamore Sean O’Heslin Juvenile teams in attendance to play a series of blitzes, with county players acting as coaches, selectors, referees and water boys, much to the delight of the four teams. For once, the results of the games didn’t matter, a fun day was what it was all about.
But better was to come when every child in Páirc Seán had the opportunity to join a team that played a challenge against the Leitrim Senior footballers — hundreds against fifteen! The referee was none other than football Manager Sean Hagan, who certainly let the game flow and kept the black cards in his pocket. Doing the commentary on the game was current centre half back Gary Reynolds, who was the unanimous choice of the players for the task. Correction – he was actually second choice, but Gerry Hickey had baulked at the proposition — he would rather face the wild tackles from the Juveniles than do a commentary on a game his team mates were certain to lose. And lose they did, with the kids Scóring at will, due to some dodgy refereeing and umpiring decisions.
Then it was time for piggy back races and all kinds of hilarity, with the footballers and hurlers intermingling with their young fans. James Molloy had everyone lined up for the customary “High Fives”, but sudden incessant rain put paid to that.
However, all was not lost, as everyone retreated to the shelter of the stand, where the main organiser, County Board PRO Collette Fox, had goodies and promotional material ready for distribution to all the kids and the players were besieged for autographs. You see, these players are the local sporting heroes for our young generation.
Thanks is due to everyone involved – Terence Boyle and Barbara Byrne from Coiste na nÓg, Thomas Keenan, Games Promotion Manager, the Leitrim County Board, James Molloy, Brian Blake and all those who helped out on the day. But special gratitude must go to the team managements and particularly all the players who made the Championship Open Day one to remember.
Some photographs from the day are available on our Facebook page
13-May-14 by Leitrim GAA
Connacht GAA Football 7s
Club FootballAustinÓgrogan Memorial Cup
ï‚· 7-a-side with panel of 10 players
ï‚· Number of teams limited to 32
ï‚· Applications received on a first come, first served basis
ï‚· For Senior & Intermediate Clubs only
ï‚· One team per club
ï‚· First game to throw in at 10am
ï‚· Competition fee – €120 per team
Meals provided for teams on the day
Winning team receive a Club set of Jerseys
Runners up receive a set of Club Equipment
Application for entry no later than Friday 30th May 2014
13-May-14 by Colette Fox – PRO
Church Gate Collection
GeneralThe Leitrim GAA annual Church Gate Collection takes place this weekend (17th/18th May) throughtout the county. We are most grateful to the 24 GAA clubs in the county who will co-ordinate the collection on our behalf.
Leitrim GAA very much appeciate your support for our annual fundraiser.
13-May-14 by Leitrim GAA
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CoachingLeitrim GAA Coaching & Games Development
Foundation Award Coaching Course
The final foundation award coaching course for the spring season will take place in Dromahair GAA club rooms on Saturday next May 10th, commencing at 10.30am, registration from 10.15am. All coaches welcome.
GAA Open Day
Leitrim GAA will host a special open day event on Sunday next commencing at 12 noon. Members of the County football & hurling panels will be present. A number of clubs will participate in a Go-Games blitz on the day. See promotional flyers for more information.
Kellogg’s GAA Cul camps
The following are the dates for this years Kellogg’s GAA Cul camps. Please note the change of date for the Fenagh camp.
Week 1 June 30th-July 4th – Ck-on-Shannon, Manorhamilton & Ballinamore
Week 2 July 7th – 11th – Drumshanbo, Kinlough & Annaduff
Week 3 July 14th – 18th – Dromahair, Gortletteragh & Aughavas
Week 4 July 21st – 25th – Drumkeerin & Leitrim village
Week 5 July 28th – Aug 1st – Fenagh & Mohill
Booking has now commenced for this years Kellogg’s GAA Cul camps. On-line booking has now commenced and we would encourage parents to use this format if possible, however written application forms will be distributed to all schools & clubs next week. We would ask any parent making payment by cheque, money order or bank draft to make payment out to Leitrim GAA coaching and games as this will make life much easier for us all.
Hurling camps
We will be running a two day hurling camp in each of the four hurling hubs on the following dates
Week 1 30/06 & 01/07 – Mohill/Gortletteragh
Week 2 07/07 & 08/07 – Manorhamilton
Week 3 14/07 & 15/07 – Ck-on-Shannon
Week 4 21/07 & 22/07 – Ballinamore
Under 12 Mini-League & Cross County league
Clubs are asked to note that the under 12 mini – leagues are due to commence w/c Monday19th May. Full details will be published after this evenings Coiste na nÓg meeting.
The Leitrim clubs participating in the cross County league with Longford clubs are reminded that this league starts on Monday May 19th.
Development squads
Under 16
The lads played Meath on Saturday last in what proved to be a very competitive encounter. Played over three quarters, Meath done enough to win on the day, however the Leitrim management were very happy with the workout.
For further details on any of the above contact.
Padraig McGourty 086-8106431 or coachingofficer.leitrim@gaa.ie
Thomas Keenan 087-6591049 or thomas.keenan.gm.leitrim@gaa.ie
12-May-14 by Colette Fox – PRO
Leitrim GAA Open Day
MeetingsLINKING THE AGES IN LEITRIM
Leitrim GAA Open Day
On Sunday next 11th May at 12 noon Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada in Carrick on Shannon will be buzzing with activity as the Leitrim senior football and hurling teams, team managements, County Board officers, coaches and GPOs, supporters of all ages, team and championship sponsors, the local media and a virtual army of young stars of the future will converge on the county grounds for the Leitrim launch of the Connacht and All Ireland Football Championship.
The day will see our young boys and girls get to meet their county players up close, to get their autographs and to dream of the day when they too might wear the Leitrim jersey with the same pride and enthusiasm as the current county squads.
The emphasis will be on a fun day and an ideal chance to meet the players one to one and to extend our good wishes to them for the forthcoming campaign.
Young and old are welcome to come along to Páirc Seán on Sunday (11th May) at 12 noon.
Nothing beats being there!
08-May-14 by Colette Fox – PRO
Connacht Junior Football Championship
County FootballLeitrim take onÓgalway in the Connacht Junior Football Championship tonight (Wednesday 7/5/14) at 7.30pm in Tuam Stadium.
We wish Team Manager Martin McGowan and his team the very best of luck.
07-May-14 by Leitrim GAA
Cadburys All Ireland U21 Football Final
GeneralLeitrim GAA take this opportunity to wish the Roscommon U21s the very best of luck against the Dubs in the Cadburys All Ireland U21 Football Final tomorrow (Saturday 3rd May) in Tullamore (Throw in 3pm).
The Rossie Supporters will no doubt be out in huge numbers as they were in Carrick on Shannon for the Connacht Final against Leitrim.
Best of Luck Lads.
02-May-14 by Leitrim GAA
Leitrim Ladies News
LadiesCondolences
Leitrim Ladies wishes to express our sadness to the Ballantine Family on the passing of Gerrys dad Batty. We would like to offer our deepest sympathy and support to the family at this difficult time. R.I.P
Intermediate Team
Hard luck to our ladies who lost against Waterford in the Tesco Homegrown Division 3 League semi final. Their Connacht Championship campaign starts this Saturday against Sligo in Coola Co. Sligo at 3pm. Best of luck to all!
U16 County Team
Our girls are out this weekend in the championship away to Sligo in Drumcliffe at 3pm. Best of luck to the girls!
Minor Championship Final
The minors girls take on Roscommon in the B Final this Monday, 5th of May. Time and Venue TBC. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for more info – Leitrim Ladies GFA. We wish the girls and all involved the best of luck!
29-Apr-14 by Leitrim Ladies