Sympathy

It is with great sadness that Coiste Chontae Liatroma has learned of the death of Berney Crossan of Ballinamore and Longford.  
 
Berney a former Leitrim Senior County Championship winner with Sean OHeslins Ballinamore was a lifelong Leitrim supporter and very generous sponsor over the years.  

Sincere sympathy to his wife Ann, family and extended family.  Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.
 
Death Notice

Formerly of Ardrum, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim. Sadly missed by his loving family, wife Ann, children Paul, Brían, Jimmy, Joan (Sharkey), Enda, Seán, Noel, Áine and Derry, brother Jim, sisters Mary, Bríd and Noreen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Reposing at his residence this Monday from 7pm until 5pm on Tuesday with family time thereafter. Removal on Tuesday to arrive at St. Marys Church, Newtownforbes at 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday at 11am, interment afterwards in Newtownforbes Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Longford Lions Club, c/o Glennon Funeral Directors.

 

 

20-Jan-14 by Colette Fox – PRO

Connacht Scór na nÓg Finals

Connacht Scór na nÓg Finals are taking place this Saturday the 25th of January. 

The venue is The Travellers Friend, Castlebar starting at 2pm sharp.

There are no tickets, admission is payable on the door on the day. Our Leitrim winners will be hoping for a place in the All-Ireland final, also to be held in the TF, Castlebar (date to be confirmed) 

Wishing all of our Leitrim teams and all involved the very best of luck.

Rince Foirne: Bornacoola
Amhranaíocht Aonair: Sorcha Nic Conmara, StMarys
Ceol Uirlise: St Marys
Aithriseoireacht: Patrick Sweeney, Leitrim Gaels
Bailéad Ghrúpa: St Marys
Trath na gCeist: Bornacoola
Leiriú: Aughnasheelan
Rince Seit: Aughnasheelan

 

 

20-Jan-14 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

Leitrim Supporters Club 2014

Launch of Leitrim Supporters Club 2014

Thursday, January 30th at 8pm in Croke Park

 

The Dublin Branch of the Leitrim Supporters Club invite all loyal supporters and friends to attend the launch of the Leitrim Supporters Club at a unique function in Croke Park.

Special guests on the night include Eleanor Shanley, Leitrim Person of the Year and Declan Darcy, Leitrim Connacht Championship winning captain of 1994 and selector with the All Ireland Football Champions of 2013.

You can travel FREE from Leitrim to Croke Park on our special coach.  

Please contact

Shay Reynolds (087) 9030882 or Diarmuid Sweeney (0868961686)

Early booking advised.

 

 

16-Jan-14 by Colette Fox – PRO

FBD League – Leitrim v Sligo

 

To all Supporters travelling to the Leitrim v Sligo game next Sunday in Ballinamore

 

 

 

We have been advised that due to the construction of the new Post Primary School in Ballinamore there is a limited amount of parking in the vicinity of Sean O`Heslins Park. There is ample parking in the town which is only a short 10 minute walk away.

 

 

 

Supporters of Eslin and Glencar/Manorhamilton are asked to travel a little earlier to Ballinamore and to consider parking around the town of Ballinamore and walking to the park.

 

 

 

16-Jan-14 by Colette Fox – PRO

Scór na nÓg County Final Results

The County Finals took place last Sunday 12th January in St Marys Hall Carrick on Shannon. Naomh Muires Kathy Butler did an excellent job hosting the afternoons competition as Bean an Tí.

The county finalists took to the stage to give their best polished performance to an eager audience and most importantly the judges from Westmeath. The level of competition was very tight among the Leitrim clubs, performances displayed a lot of time and energy was spent by the clubs over the holidays to make their county final showcase memorable.

Medals were proudly presented to the winners by Chairperson of Leitrim Scór Maura Mulvey.

Leitrim Gaels were awarded the Cormac MacGiolla Shield for Club na Bliana.

The Leitrim County Finalists are as follows:

Rince Foirne: Bornacoola
Amhranaíocht Aonair: Sorcha Nic Conmara, StMarys
Ceol Uirlise: St Marys
Aithriseoireacht: Patrick Sweeney, Leitrim Gaels
Bailéad Ghrúpa: St Marys
Trath na gCeist: Bornacoola
Leiriú:Aughnasheelan
Rince Seit: Aughnasheelan

The Connacht Finals in The Travellers Friend, Castlebar, Co Mayo on Saturday the 25th January at 3pm.

Wishing all of the clubs the very best of Luck.

 

 

13-Jan-14 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

Tackle Bullying Workshop

The GAA have a new programme to help to tackle bullying.

Leitrim will be the first to launch the programme.  We are holding a Tackle Bullying Workshop on the 17th January at 7pm in the Bush Hotel, Carrick on Shannon.  Places will be limited so clubs are asked to forward the names of those interested as soon as possible to Terence Boyle or Barbara Byrne.

                                                                                                      

 

 

12-Jan-14 by Colette Fox – PRO

Club Promotion Off the Booze On the Ball

Club Promotion
Off the Booze, On the Ball

Clubs interested inÓgetting ‘Off the Booze & On the Ball’ are reminded that registration for this fun health challenge is ongoing and will remain open until February 1st. 
The fundraising element remains an incentive for participating clubs, with individuals and/or teams and panels choosing to abstain from alcohol for a period of four weeks to kick start their New Year on a health footing. Everyone who registers receives an information pack with practical tips on how to implement a healthier lifestyle as well as a sponsorship card.
Traditionally focused on GAA clubs and members during the month of January, the Challenge, as it is also known, invites participants to abstain from alcohol for four weeks in order to give their New Year a healthy kick-start.

Driven by the GAA’s Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP) programme, a partnership with the HSE, ‘The Challenge’ offers participants the opportunity to press pause following the hectic social calendar of the holiday season. For some clubs, The Challenge is also used as an opportunity to fundraise in a fun and healthy way – everyone who registers receives an information pack with practical tips on how to implement a healthier lifestyle as well as a sponsorship card.

“This is a novel way of addressing an issue that is of importance to every one of us – our health and wellbeing,” explains Uachtarán CLG, Liam O’Neill, who launched the 2014 Off the Booze & On the Ball challenge in Croke Park in November. “Engaging with your local GAA club is one of the best things you can do for your physical, mental, social, and emotional health. How we engage with alcohol has an impact on all of those aspects of our health. We are delighted to have this events as part of our annual calendar, and I hope our club members continue to take up the challenge as they have done over the past two years.”

The GAA will be promoting The Challenge through their Facebook and Twitter accounts and will be offering participants support and incentives throughout the campaign period.

Visit www.gaa.ie/thechallenge for more details and to register for ‘Off the Booze and On the Ball’.

Alternatively, email asap@gaa.ie should you need any information not available on our website.

 

 

08-Jan-14 by Colette Fox – PRO

Scór na nÓg County finalists 2014

Leitrim Scór na nÓg semi-finals took place last weekend in Mohill and Drumshanbo.  As always the entertainment was fantastic, the competitors were a credit to their clubs and mentors who coached the young participants. 
 
The County final is being held this weekend January 12th in St Marys Hall Carrick-on-Shannon starting at 2pm.
 
Leitrim Scór na nÓg County finalists are as follows…..
 
Rince Foirne:
Bornacoola
Mohill B

Glencar
Naomh Muire C
Aughavas

Amhranaíocht Aonair:
Drumkeerin
Naomh Muire C

Mohill
Naomh Muire B
Ceol Uirlise: 
Naomh Muire B
Naomh Muire A
Leitrim Gaels
Dromahair
 
Aithriseoireacht:
Mohill A
Mohill B
Leitrim Gaels
Drumreilly
Bailéad Ghrúpa:
Naomh Muire
Mohill
Glencar
Leitrim Gaels
Aughnasheelan
Trath na gCeist:
Bornacoola
Dromahair
Kiltubrid
Glencar
 
Léiríu
Kiltubrid
Aughnasheelan
Drumkeerin
Rince Seit:
Aughnasheelan
Aughavas
Fenagh
 

 

 

06-Jan-14 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

Junior Scór semi finals

Junior Scór‏ semi finals are being held this coming weekend

– Saturday 4th in the Canon Donohue Hall Mohill at 5pm

and

– Sunday 5th in the Mayflower Drumshanbo at 3pm.

Any last minute entries please contact Maura Mulvey for venue details as soon as possible. The county final is set for St Marys Hall Carrick on Shannon for the following Sunday January 12th.

Wishing all of the competitiors the very best of luck and safe travel to the competition in this stormy weather.

 

 

29-Dec-13 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

Leitrim Ladies appoint new Manager

Leitrim Ladies appoint new Manager

At a meeting of Leitrim Ladies County Board Martin Dolan (former St Josephs Manager) was ratified as intermediate Manager 2014 with his assistant Manager Brid Dolan from Cavan.
The new Manager requests to start off the new year in Leitrim ladies football with a clean sheet and he would like all clubs to send in the names and phone numbers of all interested players to take part in the Leitrim ladies panel 2014 as soon as possible.

 

 

 

18-Dec-13 by Clare Noone Runaí

Scór na nÓg semi finals – closing date

Clubs please note closing date for entries for Scór na nÓg semi-final entries is Friday 20th December.
All club officers please contact Maura Mulvey with your entries for the semi finals to be held on january 4th & 5th on or before this date.

 

 

16-Dec-13 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

Leitrim GAA Award Winners 2013 announced

Coiste Chontae Liatroma Awards 2013

Jim Lynch Hall of Fame Matt Gaffey (Mohill) 

County Player of Year Robert Lowe(St. Marys Kiltoghert)

Senior Club Player of Year James Glancy (St. Marys Kiltoghert)

Intermediate Club Player of Year Fergal Clancy (Glenfarne Kiltyclogher)

Junior Club Player of the Year Barry Lupton (Mohill)

Referee of Year Ray Mc Brien (Aughavas)

Club Grounds of Year (Fenagh St. Caillins GAA)

Minor Player of Year Michael Clancy (Dromahair)

U 16 Player of Year Alan Mc Tigue (Allen Gaels)

Coiste na nÓg Referee of Year Gerry Gallogly (Aughavas)

County Hurler of Year Clement Cunniffe (Carrick Hurling)

Club Hurler of Year Stephen Feeney (Cluainín Iomaint)

Young Hurler of Year Pierce Dolan(Ballinamore Hurling)

Lady Handballer of Year Mary Shanley (Allen Gaels)

Juvenile Handballer of Year Alan Doonan (Fenagh St. Caillins)

Junior Handballer of Year Shane Doonan (Fenagh St. Caillins)

Senior Handballer of Year Leo Logan (Allen Gaels)

 

The recipients will receive their awards at the County Awards night in the Bush Hotel on Saturday 25th January, 2014.

 

 

13-Dec-13 by Colette Fox – PRO