Eleanor Shanley and Charlie McGettigan open Music and Literary event in Ballinamore

Eleanor Shanley and Charlie McGettigan open Music and Literary event in Ballinamore

 

Ballinamore Seán O’Heslin’s GAA club is hosting a major weekend of Music and Literature at Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin next weekend.

 

The event starts with a big Cultural Concert on next Thursday night, 27 June with doors opening at 9.00pm.Eleanor Shanley along with Paul Kelly and Frankie Lane as well as Charlie McGettigan top the bill. Martin Donohoe and family bring some Irish traditional music and the Ulster Scots’ tradition will be represented by David Angus. Then there is Edwina Guckian with some sean-nós dancing, lilter Séamus Fay from Cavan and John Shanley and Paul McCarthy on the pipes. It is an exceptional evening of music and song and the admission is only €10. Full bar facilities. The event is part of the Dialogues Through Literature weekend which is supported by the IFI (International Fund for Ireland).You can book for this concert by ringing 087 6821566 or 087 6846578.

 

Then on Friday morning the Dialogues Through Literature Symposium starts at 10.30 with registration. Speakers include Carlo Gébler, Darren McCann, Claire Kilroy, Jennifer Johnston and Susan McKay. On the Saturday speakers include DBC Pierre, Michael Harding, Martina Devlin, Rebecca O’Connor and Ted Sheehy. There is a discussion on the Irish Language with Gordon McCoy, Seosamh Mac Donnacha and Eilís Ní Dhuibhne as well as a seisiúin as Gaeilge with Eilís Ni Dhuibhne. There is no charge to any of the Dialogues events on the Friday and Saturday and lunch is provided free as well. To book ring Caroline McCartin at Leitrim Co Library 071 9645546. 

 

 

22-Jun-13 by Colette Fox – PRO

Connacht Minor Football Championship

Leitrim:

1. Stephen McPartland (Glencar Manorhamilton)

2. Liam Ryan (Melvin Gaels)

3. Barry Nash (Carrigallen)

4. Keelan McHugh (Ballinamore Sean OHeslins)

5. Aaron McLoughlin (Leitrim Gaels)

6. Michael Clancy (St Patricks Dromahair)

7. Kevin Shanley (Bornacoola)

8. Declan Daly (Drumkeerin)

9. Kevin McWeeney (Aughnasheelin)

10. Darragh Farrell (St Marys)

11. Cathal McCawley [Capt] (Drumkeerin)

12. Conor Gaffney (Drumreilly)

13. Luke Murphy (Ballinamore Sean O Heslins)

14. Kenny Cox (Annaduff)

15. Bertie Cunningham (St Patricks Dromahair)

 

Manager: Enda Lyons

Selectors: Joe Cox, Hughie Clinton and Noel Lyons

 

 

Leitrim followers are urged to be there to cheer on their county and help our new generation of young footballers to take victory.

 

 

 THE VERY BEST OF LUCK TO THE TEAM AND MAnÓgEMENT 

 

 

 

 

 

 

21-Jun-13 by Colette Fox – PRO

One More Step

One More Step

 

Leitrim is but one step away from a Connacht Senior Final, a rare enough occurrence in our footballing story.

So every supporter of the Green and Gold is encouraged to be in Páirc Seán MacDiarmada on Sunday next for the eagerly awaited clash with London, victors over Sligo at Ruislip. We need no reminding of the Championship clash between the sides way back thirty six years ago, when every Leitrim Gael was on a high after the county captured its first ever Connacht Under 21 Championship title and had run a star-studded Kerry team so, so close in the All Ireland Semi-final. London put a halt to our euphoria by knocking us out of the Connacht Senior Championship.

A new generation of players are now centre-stage, with London in a particularly confident mood and chomping at the bit for a truly historic appearance in the Connacht Final. Leitrim have similar aspirations, so a cliff-hanger is in store.

What could make a distinct difference is the home support and the chants of “Lei-trim Lei-trim” ringing from every corner of Páirc Seán.

So a call goes out to Leitrim followers to be there to cheer on their county and help it take that one big step into the Connacht Final on July 21st.

 

 

19-Jun-13 by Leitrim GAA

Connacht GAA Senior Football Championship Semi Final

Connacht Senior Football Championship Semi Final 

Páirc Seán MacDiarmada Sunday 23rd June 2013 Throw in 3.30pm

 

Leitrim team to play London 

 

The Leitrim team make five changes in personnel from the team that started against New York in May. Ciaran Egan, Enda Williams and Barry Prior come into a new look defence, with Brendan Brennan starting in midfield and Paddy McGowanÓgetting the nod at wing forward.

FOIREANN LIATROIM

Cathal McCrann (Gortletteragh)

Alan Wynne (Allen Gaels)

Ciaran Egan (Gortletteragh)

Gary Reynolds (Carrigallen)

Danny Beck (Mohill)

Enda Williams (Clonguish)

Barry Prior (Aughawillan)

Darren Sweeney (Glencar Manorhamilton)

Brendan Brennan (Melvin Gaels)

Paul Brennan (Melvin Gaels)

Emlyn Mulligan (Capt) (St Brigid’s)

Paddy McGowan (St Patricks Dromahair)

Kevin Conlon (St Patricks Dromahair)

James Glancy (Glencar Manorhamilton)

Robbie Lowe (St Marys)

 

 

 

 

19-Jun-13 by Colette Fox – PRO

Connacht GAA Football Championship

CONNACHT GAA FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

Sunday 23rd June 2013
Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada, Carrick-on-Shannon

Semi-Final: Connacht GAA Senior Football Championship
3.30pm: Leitrim v London
Semi-Final: Connacht GAA Minor Football Championship
1.30pm: Roscommon v Sligo

NB: Dul Isteach- Ticket Only

 Stand €25
 Terrace €20
 Juveniles (U-16) €5
 Students & OAPs Full price must be paid.
 Family Tickets available for Stand: Adult full price & child €5
 Group Tickets €30 (10 x juvenile & 1 Adult)

Refunds of €10 will be paid to OAPs & Students, (with current ID cards), for Stand & Terrace Tickets at designated areas, (Refund Box, Main Carpark & Turnstile 22).
Groups: available through the Connacht GAA Office. Entry at Turnstile 1. All children must be accompanied by Group Leader(s)
Season Ticket Holders: Entry at Turnstile 14

Patrons are reminded that all persons, (including children, students and O.A.Ps), must have a ticket.

Tickets available through 
 Clubs in the participating counties
 County Board Offices

Roscommon– 5-6 Castle View, Roscommon
Email: administrator.roscommon GAA.ie Phone: 090)6627176
www.roscommongaa.ie

Leitrim County Board, Pairc Sean MacDiarmada, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim.
email: secretary.leitrim@gaa.ie Phone: (071) 9620441
www.leitrimgaa.ie

Sligo County Board:Sligo GAA Office, Aughamore Near, Carraroe, Sligo
email: administrator.sligo@gaa.ie phone: 087-0524574(9am-5pm).
www.sligogaa.ie

 Connacht GAA Centre, Bekan, Cloonacurry, Claremorris, Co. Mayo
094-9630335. (Credit Card bookings accepted) 
or online at reception.connacht@gaa.ie

 at www.tickets.ie
 Supervalu & Centra Outlets. 
Leitrim
Donohoes SuperValu, Ballinamore
Centra, Drumshambo
Rooneys Supervalu, Manorhamilton
Glancys Supervalu, Carrick-on-Shannon
Roscommon
Smiths SuperValu Monksland, Athlone, Co Roscommon
Flemings SuperValu, Main Street, Roscommon, Co Roscommon
Duffys SuperValu, Ballaghadereen, Co Roscommon
Cahills SuperValu, Castlerea, Co Roscommon
Supervalu, Boyle
Sligo
Kanes Supervalu, Ballymote
Surlis SuperValu, Tubbercurry, Co Sligo
Cosgroves Centra, Maugheraboy, Co Sligo
Whitesides Centra, Collooney, Co Sligo
Mullaneys Supervalu, Grange
Tanseys Centra, Gurteen
Whitesides Supervalu, Ballisodare

Patrons are requested to arrive early for the games and co-operate with stewards and Gardai.

Please leave the vicinity of the stadium tidy.

Gates open 12.30pm.

 

 

 

18-Jun-13 by Colette Fox – PRO

Coaching and Games Development Newsletter

Leitrim GAA Coaching & Games Development

Kellogg’s GAA Cul Camps

We would like to thank all those who have already booked into our Kellogg’s GAA Cul camps for 2013. Camps will commence on July 1st in Manorhamilton, Ck-on-Shannon and Ballinamore.

Application forms for this years Kellogg’s Cul Camps have been distributed through our Primary Schools and are also available from all clubs. The on-line booking is in full swing and we would encourage using this system of booking if possible. A €5 discount per child is available by using the coupon from selected Kellogg’s cereal boxes and booking on-line.

For a chance to win a free place on a Kellogg’s Cúl Camp of your choice,check out our free places competition in conjunction with the Leitrim Observer over the next few weeks.

Hurling Camps

Leitrim coaching and games will host a 3 day hurling only camp in each of the hurling clubs on the following dates.

Manorhamilton – July 15th to 17th

Ballinamore – July 29th to July 31st

Carrick – August 12th to August 14th

Gortletteragh/Mohill – August 19th to 21st

Hurling Workshop

Leitrim hurling mentor Shane McClearn from Galway will conduct a coaching workshop in St. Mary’s GAA centre, on Wednesday next June 19th, commencing at 6.30pm. All hurling coaches are welcome to attend. Shane will be working with the St.Mary’s U14 squad who will represent Leitrim at the National feile & the Leitrim U14 development squad.

Club Skills Competition

Clubs will be advised of the dates for the regional and County final of the under 12 skills competition this week, so all players should be out practising their skills for the inter club test. Additional skill test cards are available from Thomas Keenan, James Holahan or Padraig McGourty.

U14 Development Squad

The first of our trials for this years U14 development squad took place on Saturday last in Drumkeerin GAA grounds with 36 young footballers taking part. The second trial will take place on Friday evening next June 21st in Kiltubrid GAA grounds, commencing at 6.30pm.  Players who attended the the trial in Drumkeerin are not required to attend the trial in Kiltubrid.

U16 Development Squad

Our under 16 squad recommenced on Saturday last with a very good win in a challenge game against Monaghan. Their next game is againts Sligo on Sunday morning at 11.30am. No venue finalised as yet.

U14 Hurling Development Squad

Our under 14 squad made a winning start to their season in their first outing of the year againts a strong Sligo squad last weekend. They are in action again on Saturday next, when they will take part in a Connacht feile in the Connacht centre in Bekan.

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

 

 

 

18-Jun-13 by Colette Fox – PRO

CARRICK ON SHANNON 400 JUICEPLUS 10K DAWN RUN WALK

CARRICK ON SHANNON 400

JUICEPLUS 10K DAWN RUN /WALK

JUNE 22ND 2013 @ 6AM.

 Now in its third year,the Juice Plus 10k Dawn run / walk will take place at 6am in Carrrick on Shannon on June 22nd 2013.

All details on www.runireland.ie. The route is similar to last year with the starting point on the Castlecarrow Road (beside the Aldi store Dublin Rd.). Register on the morning from 5am (€10 entry fee.) Walkers, Joggers and Runners all welcome.

Licence approved by AA Ireland.

In addition to prizes for the winning male and female participants, there lots of spot prizes. This early morning event has become very popular so come along and experience the fun for yourself. Lets have 400 participants in this Carrick 400 early morning event. Proceeds from the event in aid of Leitrim Ladies GFA.

The organising committee are very grateful to Damian and Olive Brennan, Cloone, providers of the Juice Plus Product sponsorship – the perfect partner for the Dawn Run Further details  http://www.juiceplus.com

 

 

 

14-Jun-13 by Barry McPadden

Sean O Heslins – Cycle to the Match

 Seán O’Heslin’s Cycle to the Match 

Ballinamore Seán O’Heslin’s are continuing their tradition of cycling to Leitrim’s first Championship match on home soil. For the past four years they have cycled to the first round, apart of course from the London and New York games. In 2010 they cycled to Roscommon, in 2011 they went to Sligo, they had their longest trip last year to Castlebar and now their shortest to Carrick on Shannon. The only trip left is to Galway. Next Sunday week is the relatively short trip to Carrick on Shannon but some hardy souls are going to cycle back as well. The cycle is a big fund raiser for the club and they also do a bucket collection outside the grounds. All contributions would be welcomed by the club. 

 

 

14-Jun-13 by Colette Fox – PRO

Under 12 Mini League Rounds 5

      Under 12 Mini League        
       Round 5        
               
      Monday 17th June        
Venue Grade Round Fixture     Time Referee
Drumkeerin U12 5 Drumkeerin V St Marys     7pm  
Kinlough U12 5 Melvin Gaels v Dromahair     7pm  
Manorhamilton U12 5 Glencar-Manor v Allen Gaels     7pm  
               
Ballinamore U12 5 Ballinamore-Soh v Aughavas     7pm  
Dromod U12 5 Bornacoola v Gortletteragh     7pm  
Aughnasheelin U12 5 Aughnasheelin v Mohill     7pm  
               
Cloone U12 5 Cloone v St Osnats     7pm  
Kiltubrid U12 5 Kiltubrid v Garadice Gaels     7pm  
Carrigallen U12 5 Carrigallen v Glenfarne-Kilty     7pm  
Annaduff U12 5 Annaduff v Leitrim Gaels     7pm  
               

 

 

13-Jun-13 by Gerri Mulhern – PRO – Coiste na nÓg

Coaching and Games Development Newsletter

Leitrim GAA Coaching & Games Development

 

Award 1 Child & Youth/Adult Course

Our Award 1 Youth/Adult Course will conclude on Wednesday next June 12th in Pairc Sean MacDiarmada, Ck-on-Shannon commencing at 7pm.

Kellogg’s GAA Cul Camps

We would like to thank all those who have already booked into our Kellogg’s GAA Cul Camps for 2013. Camps will commence on July 1st in Manorhamilton, Carrick-on-Shannon and Ballinamore.

Application forms for this years Kellogg’s Cul Camps have been distributed through our Primary Schools and are also available from all clubs. The on-line booking is in full swing and we would encourage using this system of booking if possible. A €5 discount per child is available by using the coupon from selected Kellogg’s cereal boxes and booking on-line.

Hurling camps

Leitrim Coaching and Games will host a 3 day Hurling only camp in each of the hurling clubs on the following dates.

Manorhamilton – July 15th to 17th

Ballinamore – July 29th to August 2nd

Carrick – August 12th to August 14th

Gortletteragh/Mohill – August 19th to 21st

Club Skills Competition

We will publish the dates for the regional and County final of the under 12 skills competition in the next few weeks so all players should be out practising their skills for the inter club test. Additional skill test cards are available from Thomas Keenan, James Holahan or Padraig McGourty.

Development Squads

U14 Development squad

Trials for this years U14 development squad will take place on Saturday June 15th in Drumkeerin GAA grounds commencing at 11am and on Monday June 17th in Kiltubrid commencing at 7pm.

 

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

 

 

11-Jun-13 by Colette Fox – PRO

Club Coaching Officer Meeting

A meeting of club coaching officers will take place in Páirc Seán on Wednesday night 19th June at 8pm.

Can all clubs also please ensure that their U-12 coaches also attend this meeting as further details will be released on the U-12 skills competition and what is required by clubs?


 

 

11-Jun-13 by Colette Fox – PRO

U14 Development Squad Trials

U-14 Development Squad trials will take place as follows:

Saturday 15th June in Drumkeerin at 11am
Monday 17th June in Kiltubrid at 7pm

Clubs are asked to send players that they believe to be of a standard suitable for inter county football at this age bracket to these venues.


 

 

11-Jun-13 by Colette Fox – PRO