All- Ireland Scór

No joy for Leitrim participants at this years All-Ireland. The cold shoulder was felt among all Connacht competitors as the Province were to all come home empty handed. The standard of this years finalists was as high as ever seen in previous years but Leitrim were still eagerly tipped winners amongst the hustle and rumours of the audience.
 
The new Question time quiz took place separately than the main event early on Saturday morning inÓgMIT, Castlebar. Leitrim were represented by Melvin Gaels, Cork emerged the All-Ireland winners.
St Marys Figure dancers gave a fine performance. The 8 ladies had nothing left to give when they emerged down from the stage, all the energy they possessed was left on the floor of the TF. However they were admirably beaten by Glenflesk of Kerry.
Aiden Dockery of Bornacoola gave a very moving rendition in recitation accompanied elegantly by Irene Guckian on fiddle, Sharon Walsh of Kildare with a very witty piece of drama was declared the All-Ireland champ.
St Marys took to the stage a second time in Ballad Group. A very diligent group with plenty of experience of what was expected to win this title and they certainly delivered. Dismay and disbelief when Omaghs five men swooped it up for Ulster.
Fenagh Set Dancers, despite the long wait to the end of the day put out an excellent performance. Rapturous cheers and applause for this fine young team, it was not to be their year as Kerry took their second dancing title.
Despite no All-Ireland titles, a fine days entertainment was provided and each act and group truly earned their place in the final. Sincere thanks to all who travelled to Castlebar, the support from the crowd certainly added to the atmosphere and eased the competitors nerves.
 
All-Ireland winners:
Rince Foirne: Glenflesk, Kerry
Solo Singing: Hannah Ferguson, Derry
Recitation: Sharon Walsh, Kildare
Ceol Uirlise: Mountmellick, Laois
Trath Na gCeisteanna: Cork
Léiriú: St Josephs Westmeath
Ballad Group: St Endas, Omagh Tyrone
Set Dancing: Kilcumman, Kerry

 

 

28-Apr-14 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

Leitrim GAA Golf Classic

Leitrim GAA Golf Classic

As we approach Championship time Leitrim GAA will be hosting a Golf Classic at Carrick on Shannon Golf Club on the 17th May,the eve of our encounter with Roscommon in the Connacht Championship. We finished in fourth place in the Allianz Football League, lost out to Tyrone in the Hurling final, reached the u21 Connacht football Championship final for the first time since 1998, won the minor Connacht football League final and retained the FBD title in January. Not a bad start to the year you might add. However, to compete at this level, requires extensive training schedules, much travel, the provision of medical care and many other hidden costs .We are also advancing our Centre of Excellence in Annaduff and will hope to complete the project this summer.

The committee will be offering prizes to the value of €1000 with complimentary tickets to the Leitrim v RoscommonÓgame on the following day to all participants. Gallogly Catering will be sponsoring a meal to all players and we are indebted to Niall for this generous gesture. We would welcome sponsorship from all supporters who might wish to sponsor a Tee Box if not able to enter a team. Entry fee is €200 for a team of four and a great day’s fun is guaranteed with the opportunity to meet many players from the past with a number of celebrity individuals who have already indicated that they will be present. For Tee times contact Joe Lowe Manager Carrick on Shannon Golf Club on 071 9667015 or secretary.leitrim@gaa.ie.

Contact any member of the committee for further information. Organising Committee, Barry Donnellan, Josie Murray, Oliver Curran, Gerry Hickey, Seán Boylan, Diarmuid Sweeney and Joe Flynn.

 

 

24-Apr-14 by Leitrim GAA

Unique Four County Initiative to Get People Back from Abroad

Unique Four County Initiative to Get People Back from Abroad

While Leitrim, Roscommon, Longford and Cavan all have eyes on the upcoming championship there is a bigger prize available for them on May 8th in the Longford Arms at 8pm. Ahead of the big games the four counties are combining in a unique initiative to get their people home from Canada, Australia and other corners of the world.

“The question all four counties are asking is what can we do as family, Sports people, Clubs, communities, networks, Counties etc to support/create/generate local economic activity?”

So if you are involved in a club in any of the four counties or indeed are a parent or aunt/uncle/granndparent we would like you to come along to the “Play Your Part – Help Get Your People Home” Event on May 8th.

Under the umbrella of the Upper Shannon Erne Future Economy project, a group of people have been working to come up with ways to create employment in this region which is made up of Roscommon, Longford, Leitrim and Cavan. These are private business owners in the main who are giving time out of busy schedules to give back to their areas and are serious about making this work. They have the backing of the Four GAA County Committees, County Councils as well as the strong support of Bord na Mona and Connect Ireland.

In Ireland, we tend very quickly to be able to identify how we know someone through our connections whether we are in Roscommon, New Zealand, New York or London we tend to quickly find how a person is connected to someone we know. This project is asking Irish people to hone these skills to see how they can be the “link or connector” to ensure any chance of a business setting up a European base has its base in Ireland and hopefully within one of these four counties.

Each of the four counties has seen many of their female and male players leave their clubs and in some cases county teams in order to seek work abroad. The Group have identified that the Connect Ireland Initiative which provides incentives to “connectors” – people who use their contacts around the world to encourage companies/small business to set up in Ireland – as a tool to help bring people back. There is a financial reward for the “connector” per job but the bigger value is the opportunity to help create jobs back in your local county or region.

On the night, Shane Curran, goalkeeper for the St Brigid’s All-Ireland winning club team 2013 and businessman will be the guest speaker along with a panel of experts from each of the other 3 counties. There will also be an insight into how you can get involved in creating jobs in this region by seeing how this has worked for other parts of Ireland. To find out more check out www.leitrim.ie or contact 071 9650496 or nwhyte@leitrimcoco.ie

 

 

18-Apr-14 by Leitrim GAA

Leitrim Ladies Gaelic Football Fixtures to 240414

Leitrim Ladies Gaelic Football Fixtures to 24/04/14

Fri 18-Apr 13:00           Annaduff Div 2 Annaduff v Drumkeerin

Fri 18-Apr 17:45           Ballinamore Div 2 Oughteragh Gaels v St Francis

Sun 20-Apr 11:00         Aughawillan Div 1 Aughawillan v Dromahair

Sun 20-Apr 11:00         Mohill Div 1 Mohill v Glencar/Manor

Sun 20-Apr 11:00         Carrigallen Div 1 St Josephs v Kiltubrid

Sun 20-Apr 12:45         Carrigallen Div 2 St Josephs v St Marys

Sun 20-Apr 13:00         Cloone Div 3 Cloone v Glencar/Manor

Sun 20-Apr 12:00         Fenagh Div 3 Fenagh v Gortletteragh

Sun 20-Apr 12:45        Aughawillan Div 3 Aughawillan v Dromahair

Thu 24-Apr 19:00        Aughawillan U16 2013 St Brigids v Drumkeerin

 

 

18-Apr-14 by Leitrim GAA

Charity Football Match on Easter Sunday

A Charity Game in memory of the late Peter Feely will take place between Melvin Gaels and St Dympnas GFC Luton on Easter Sunday 20th April 2014 at 3.00pm in Kinlough. The teams will be made up of former team-mates of Peters from both clubs. This game will be preceded by the Leitrim ACL Division 3 league game between Melvin Gaels and Glencar Manorhamilton at 1.30pm. All proceeds donated will go towards the provision of a defibrillator in the locality.

 

 

18-Apr-14 by Leitrim GAA

Leitrim Ladies GAA Notes

Fixtures for Sunday 13th April. All games scheduled for 12 Noon. First named team at home. 

Div 1

Dromahair v Mohill, Kiltubrid v Glencar Manor 

Div 2

St Marys v Oughteragh Gaels, St Josephs v St Francis 

Div 3 Cloone v Fenagh, Gortletteragh v Bornacoola

Under 14 

The u14 county match time and venue has been confirmed. It is now at 3pm in Croghan, Co. Roscommon.

U12 Development Squad

The first session for the U12 Development Squad will take place on Saturday 29th April at 10am in St. Felims pitch Ballinamore.

All clubs are encourage to send all girls who are in their final year of U12 to attend this session.

 

 

10-Apr-14 by Leitrim GAA

Winner Takes All

All roads lead to Tuam Stadium on Saturday next when our unbeaten Minor team take on an unbeatenÓgalway team in the final round of the Connacht GAA Minor Football League. Throw in time 3.30pm. Seeing is believing.

 

 

10-Apr-14 by Leitrim GAA

Leitrim Ladies

Condolences:

Leitrim Ladies wishes to express our sympathy to the Brady family and St Josephs club on the passing of Eamonn Brady. Also to the McLoughlin Family and Fenagh Ladies Club on the passing of Kathleen McLoughlin.  We would like to offer our deepest sympathy and our support to both families at this time. May they R.I.P.

Intermediate Team:

Well done to the Intermediate team who beat Tipperary in Round 7 of the NFL Division 3 League. The semi final will take place in three weeks time against Waterford. Date and Time TBC.

League Fixtures:

All clubs are out this weekend as there is a full round of club fixtures in Division 1, 2 and 3 league. 

Tesco Homegrown Junior B All Ireland: 

Ballinamore Community School take on Eureka Kells this Thursday the 10th of April in the All Ireland Junior B Final at 2pm in St Phelams Park, Drumalee Co.Cavan. Best of Luck to the girls and all involved. 

U14 County Team:

Well done to the U14 county team on their great win over Sligo in the first round of the championship. Their next game is on Saturday against Roscommon. Time and Venue TBC.

 

 

 

 

07-Apr-14 by Claire Rowley LGFA PRO

The Cadbury Connacht Under 21 Final 2014

In what promises to be a great occasion tomorrow in Páirc Seán when our Under 21 team seek their only their third ever Provincial title as they take on favourites Roscommon, you can read John Lynchs thoughts on the game on Shannonside and listen to an interview with Leitrim team Manager Shane Ward about the big game. Liatroim Abú.  

 

 

04-Apr-14 by Leitrim GAA

Allianz Hurling League Division 3B final

While most supporters are concentrating on our Under 21 footballers playing in the Connacht Final tomorrow against Roscommon, dont forget that our Senior hurlers are in action in the Allianz Hurling League Division 3B final against Tyrone in Markievicz Park at 3.45pm. You can read John Lynchs article on Shannonside or listen to an interview with Leitrim team Manager Martin Cunniffe about the big game. Seeing is believing.

 

 

04-Apr-14 by Leitrim GAA

Leitrim U21 Captain James Flynn Radio Interview

Click on the link below to listen to our U21 captain talk to Shannonsides John Lynch ahead of Saturdays eagerly awaited Cadbury U21 Connacht Final.

 

http://media.shannonside.ie/mediaManager/embed/audio/20715/medium/

 

 

02-Apr-14 by Colette Fox – PRO

Shane Quinn Interview on Shannonside

All roads will lead to Carrick-on-Shannon for the GAA followers of Roscommon and Leitrim on Saturday next when the respective counties Under 21 teams will clash in the 2014 Connacht Final.

Interview with Leitrims Shane Quinn on Shannonside

 

 

 

01-Apr-14 by Leitrim GAA