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Leitrim GAA Supporters Club will charter a bus to next Sunday’s Tailteann Cup Round 1 encounter with Antrim in Corrigan Park, Belfast if there are sufficient numbers interested. Anybody who wishes to book a seat on the bus is advised to contact Jerome McWeeney ASAP at 0876370051. Bookings need to be confirmed by Thursday evening latest.
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Have You Got Your Leitrim Supporters Club Ticket Yet?
Tickets available from your Club Officers or online at LeitrimGAA.ie.
If you choose the online option rather than from a club officer please select the club name from the drop down list so that the sale is credited to your club.
Draw Date: 27th May 2023 in Cox’s Steakhouse, Dromod (Main Sponsors)
Prizes:
1st Prize: €5,000
2nd Prize: €2,500
3rd Prize: €1,000 – Westlink Coaches
4th Prize: 2 nights B&B, 1 evening meal for 2 in The Johnston Estate
5th Prize: 2 nights B&B, 1 evening meal for 2 in Lough Rynn Castle. Mohill
6th Prize: 2 nights B&B, 1 evening meal for 2 in Landmark Hotel, Ck-on-Shannon
7th Prize: 2 nights B&B, 1 evening meal for 2 in Titanic Hotel, Belfast
8th Prize: 2 nights B&B, 1 evening meal for 2 in W8 Village, Manorhamilton
Leitrim V Mayo – Electric Ireland Connacht Minor Championship Round 4
Date: 05.05.2023
Time: 7pm
Venue: Avant Money Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada
Seán Carolan-Morris Gaeil na Meilge
Oran Foley Gaeil na hAilne
Eanna Mc Namara Naomh Seosamh
Kyle Russell Eanach Dubh
Dara Greenan Naomh Cailin Fíonach
Daire Gardiner Naomh Muire Cill Tochairt
Aaron Gardiner Naomh Muire Cill Tochairt
Colm Mc Loughlin Naomh Caílin Fionach
James Gilheaney Naomh Caílin Fionach
Bailey Mc Bride Gleann an Chairte Cluainín
Fionn Curley Gaeil Liatroma
Adam Gethins Naomh Padraig Droim Dhá Thiar
Dessie Wisley Gaeil Mac Diarmada
Joshua Maye Naomh Muire Cill Tochairt
Paul Honeyman Gaeil Mac Diarmada
.Liam Crowe Naomh Muire Cill Tochairt
Frankie Cullen Gaeil Liatroma
Josh Mc Namee Gaeil Liatroma
Brian Keaney Naomh Muire Cill Tochairt
Ruairi O’Rourke Naomh Caílin Fionach
Cormac Moran Naomh Brid
Jack Kelly Gleann an Chairte Cluainín
Senan Bohan Naomh Muire Cill Tochairt
David Liu Doyle Gaeil na Reanna
.Cian Reynolds Naomh Muire Cill Tochairt
Josh Sheridan Gleann an Chairte Cluainín
Joey Mc Brien Naomh Seosamh
Gavin Gallagher Droim Caorthainn
Daire Shannon Naomh Muire Cill Tochairt
Niall Stenson Naomh Muire Cill Tochairt
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LEITRIM MAINTAIN UNBEATEN RECORD IN FR. MANNING CUP
LEITRIM 3-13 SLIGO 2-16
Leitrim Under 16s maintained their unbeaten record in the 2023 Fr. Manning Cup with a hard fought draw against neighbours Sligo at Pairc Sean MacDiarmada earlier today. In what turned out to be a high scoring encounter, Leitrim started the brighter of the 2 teams. Joey McBrien (2), Oisin Conlon (2) and Ruairi O’Rourke had five Leitrim points on the scoreboard in answer to three from the Yeats County after 15 minutes. Leitrim then put together a fast flowing move that culminated with Andrew Lee blasting the ball past the helpless Sligo goalkeeper to give Leitrim a five point cushion.
Sligo were then awarded a penalty which struck the butt of the Leitrim post before they hit a purple patch adding 2-2 without reply over the next five minutes. Josh Sheridan, the Leitrim netminder, was particularly unlucky with the 2nd effort, having initially made a wonderful save before the rebound was dispatched. Joey McBrien added to Leitrim’s tally with a solitary Sligo reply as they entered the final moments of the first half. The last action of the half turned out to be vital for Leitrim as Ruairi O’Rourke pounced on a loose ball and dispatched the ball to the net to leave the minimum between the sides with Sligo leading 2-7 to 2-6 at half time.
The 2nd half was a real topsy-turvy affair with Leitrim regaining the lead through early Senan Bohan and Cormac Moran points. Sligo responded with 3 points of their own to restore a 2 point advantage. Over the next 10 minutes Leitrim added points from Joey McBrien (2) and Peter Moran in reply to 4 efforts from Sligo. With time running out Leitrim continued to press and they will rue some costly misses but Joey McBrien reduced the gap before Sligo restored their 3 point lead. Peter Moran then showed some neat footwork as he danced his past 3 Sligo defenders and slotted the ball past the Sligo goalkeeper to set up a grandstand finish.
Sligo went back into the lead before Joey McBrien responded for Leitrim. The game ended with the home team pressing for a winner but ultimately coming up short as 3 chances went a begging. This was a good performance from an Under 16 squad minus a number of players that were on duty with the Under 17s the previous evening. They will be especially happy with their battling qualities as they fought to the bitter end for loose ball which was the foundation for getting back into the game. This result leaves Leitrim sitting unbeaten with 3 points on top of the table from 2 games played. Leitrim’s final game of the group stages is away to Longford at the end of May.
LEITRIM: Josh Sheridan; Kevin Faughnan; Killian Mulvey; James Hughes; Peter Moran (1-1); Luke Farrell; Cormac Moran (0-1); Luke Fitzsimons; Tadhg Regan; Senan Bohan (0-1); Ruairi O’Rourke (1-2); Gavin Gallagher; Oisin Conlon (0-2); Andrew Lee (1-0); Joey McBrien (0-6). Subs: Bobby Hanrahan, Cillian Downes, Aodh Gavin, Oran Dougan
WINNING START FOR UNDER 15s IN THE HUMPHREY KELLEGHER CUP
LEITRIM 2-12 LOUTH 1-2
The Leitrim Under 15s began their 2023 Humphrey Kellegher Cup campaign in fine style with a dominant display over Louth earlier today in Pairc Sean MacDiarmada. Leitrim came flying out of the blocks as they completely dominated Louth from pillar to post. Leitrim added early points through Jack Attard (2), Conor Reynolds and Louis Quinn to give Leitrim an early 4 point advantage after 15 minutes. 2 wonderful long range Jack Moolick points were complemented by another Jack Attard point to complete the Leitrim scoring in the first half. The highlight of the first half had to be the workrate of these Leitrim youngsters as they kept Louth at bay for the duration of the first half. Half time score: Leitrim 0-7 Louth 0-0.
Leitrim continued in the same manner in the second half. An early point from Caelan Newton was matched by Louth’s first score of the game. Two wonderful passes from Ronan Fox and Conor Reynolds created an opportunity for Senan McGowan as he coolly stepped around the last defender and dinked the ball past the advancing goalkeeper. Louth responded with a fine individual goal and their final score of the game soon followed. Leitrim added points from Jack Moolick and Caelan Newton before a powerful Jack Moolick shot found it’s way to the Louth net. Manorhamilton duo Ronan Fox and Jack Attard rounded off Leitrim’s scoring as they ran out easy winners.
There will be tougher games ahead for these youngsters but if they continue to bring the wonderful attitude and workrate that was in evidence today, they will be a match for any team.
LEITRIM: Rhionn Gallagher; Shane Mayock; Ronan Connolly; Charlie Slevin; Keelan McGurren; Rian Costello; Cillian McWeeney; Jack Moolick (1-3); Thomas Gunn; Louis Quinn (0-1); Ronan Fox (0-1); Karl Gethins; Senan McGowan (1-0); Jack Attard (0-4); Conor Reynolds (0-1). Subs: Caelan Newton (0-2); Ultan McNulty; Emmet Faughnan; Darragh McBrien
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Roghnóiri Mal Guckian, Barry Greaney Donal Scollan
GK Coach Cormac Haslem
S and C James Mitchell, Niall Brady
Kit man/Stats Gary Morris
Physio Ronan O’Rourke
Video Analysis Ray Greenan
Maor Uisce Cormac Haslem, Barry Greaney
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Geevagh GAA Club this year have the honour of being the Sligo representative in the Lidl One Good Club initiative.
Lidl One Good Club is run in association with the LGFA and Jigsaw. The One Good Club programme is based on Jigsaws ‘5-a-day for your mental health’ framework that provides a simple set of evidence based actions for people to improve their wellbeing.
As part of the ‘Give’ phase of this programme, Geevagh Ladies football team have planned a health and wellbeing information evening. This event will take place in St Brigids Church, Highwood, Co. Sligo on the 27th April 2023 at 7.30pm.
Dermot McDermott, project leader of the Geevagh One Good Club Committee said ‘We were delighted to be able to ask our club member Valerie Cogan and her colleague Hubert McHugh to help us organise this event. They both have lots of experience having organised Leitrim’s Health is Wealth since 2017’.
Valerie Cogan explained the urgent need for the conference, saying, “We live in a world where we can communicate with one another like never before and yet we live in a world where people are lonely and disconnected from one another. Through our work as a community mental health nurses, the one common denominator that causes the most problems is loneliness and the feeling of isolation. Indeed, some of us know all too well from our own experience just what that is and what it feels like. Sometimes the most connected people are the most disconnected”.
The conference moderator will be broadcaster and playwright Tommy Marren (Midwest Radio).
Speakers on the night will include
· Sean Keane – traditional singer and musician, speaking about dealing with personal grief from his experience of his wife’s death
· Cora Staunton – Irelands best known ladies Gaelic footballer, author and RTE sports pundit
· Frank Diamond – Chief Operating Officer, ALPS suicide prevention
· Sligo’s own Sandy Kelly – Irish singer and television presenter.
· Dr Eimear McGuire – Consultant Psychiatrist Sligo/Leitrim Mental Health Services
Special guest on the night is Charlie McGettigan – singer/ songwriter & broadcaster and former Eurovision winner.
Let’s talk about it!
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The Leitrim squad and officials arrived safely back in Ireland earlier this morning from our Connacht SFC match with New York, played in Gaelic Park, on Saturday night last. While we, obviously, are very disappointed with the result of the game, we wish to express our extreme gratitude to all the supporters who travelled in great numbers to the Bronx and gave the lads great encouragement during the game, and all those who, no doubt, watching it on GAAGO or listening to it on local radio, would have likewise been encouraging and willing the team to victory. We wish to also acknowledge all the help and support we received from the Leitrim Community in New York, led by our team sponsors Seamus and Caitriona Clarke.
The preparation, dedication, and effort put in by all concerned in the run-up to this game was supposed to cumulatively lead to a win and a place in the Connacht semi-final. It wasn’t to be, unfortunately, and we heartily congratulate New York on a historic victory. Their scenes of unbridled joy were in sharp contrast to the desolation felt by our lads at the final whistle. New York have many years of ‘what might have been’ since they first entered the Connacht SFC in 1999, and last Saturday, their long wait for a victory came to an end. We wish them the best of luck in less than two weeks as they prepare to take on Sligo in the Connacht semi-final.
We look forward to the Tailteann Cup, which commences on May 13/14, and we implore anybody with an interest in the promotion of these young lads to maintain positivity over the next number of weeks. It is easy to be critical, and positive criticism is always welcome. Some of what has been posted in the aftermath of last Saturday night makes for difficult reading and, dare I say it, has been made with little thought for those on the receiving end. The pen is mightier than the sword so always bear in mind that our players are dedicated and exemplary young men who give up huge chunks of their time and make tremendous sacrifices in pursuit of an amateur sport that is supposed to be for everybody’s enjoyment. It goes without saying that our team management left no stone unturned and did their utmost to have the lads primed for the match.
All we lost on Saturday night last was a mere game of football. We are very proud of them all as indeed we’re certain are their parents and all the family members associated with them.
Beidh lá eile. Liatroim Abú.
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You are advised that tomorrow evening’s Eirgrid Connacht Under 20 Football Championship clash, Liatoim v Gaillimh, will be streamed live on GAA Beo– YouTube Spórt TG4. Throw-in is at 6.30pm.
GAA BEO – YouTube Spórt TG4
AR LÍNE: 18:25
Craobh Peile EirGrid Fé 20 – Cluiche Leathcheannais Chonnacht
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Leitrim began their 2023 Under 16 campaign with a comfortable win over Clare at a windswept Clooneylohan on Saturday. Playing against a strong breeze in the first half, Leitrim dominated the early exchanges. This early Leitrim pressure yielded goals from Joey McBrien and Oisin Conlon before Joey McBrien converted a 20 metre free to leave Leitrim 7 points ahead after 12 minutes. Clare enjoyed a purple patch, tagging on 4 points in row to reduce the margin. Leitrim put together a wonderful move beginning with a Peter Moran interception, involving 5 further players and culminating with a cool finish by Andrew Lee to the Clare net. The first half ended with Clare scoring 1-2 to leave the minimum between the sides at half time on a scoreline of Clare 1-6 Leitrim 3-1.
Leitrim emptied their bench, making 4 changes at half time. The 2nd half proved to be a dominant one for Leitrim as they added a further 15 points (all from play). The clinical nature of the 2nd half performance was highlighted by some wonderful long range shooting, some excellent defending and a point blank save by Josh Sheridan on the one occasion that Clare managed to penetrate the Leitrim back line. On a day when all facets of Leitrim’s play went well, it would be unfair to single out any one player. In general, this was a comprehensive team performance that will have to replicated as the Fr. Manning Cup progresses. The current champions, Sligo, are up next for Leitrim in May.
LEITRIM (Team and Scorers):
Josh Sheridan; Aodh Gavin; Niall Stenson; James Hughes; Peter Moran (0-2); Luke Farrell; Bobby Hanrahan; Luke Fitzsimons; Tadhg Regan (0-1); Sean Carolan-Morris (0-3); Cillian Downes (0-2); Gavin Gallagher(0-2); Joey McBrien (1-1); Andrew Lee (1-0); Oisin Conlon (1-4). SUBS: Senan Bohan (0-1) for Joey McBrien; Kyle Russell for Niall Stenson; Kevin Faughnan for James Hughes; Oran Dougan for Aodh Gavin (all half time); Aodh Gavin for Sean Carolan-Morris and James Hughes for Gavin Gallagher (both 48 mins)
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Leitrim GAA wishes to be associated with the grief that surrounds the passing of the late Sean Clarke, Forosa, Gortletteragh and Mohill County Leitrim. Sean’s great battle with a sudden illness that befell him last December, ended on Thursday last, as he returned to his eternal reward.
Sean, whose brother Séamus is the current Leitrim Senior Team Sponsor, was himself a most dedicated Leitrim Supporter and often went to great lengths to support his county at home and away. As recently as last season he cycled to away games, and there’s not much longer a trip to undertake than a trip from Leitrim to Dungarvan on a bicycle in early Spring! A former player with the great Gortletteragh team of the 1980s, Séamus also represented the County at the Underage level.
In underlining the continuing generosity of the Clarke Family to Gaelic Games in the County, Sean himself was also a most generous sponsor over the years through his business interests in Mohill. When Leitrim LGFA started organising end-of-year county presentations in the 1990s, they took place in Clarke’s in Mohill and that continued until at least the mid-2000s. In 2003 Leitrim Ladies had their first-ever official team sponsor and it was Sean who stepped into the breach and he thus started a trend that has continued to the present day. Even after sponsors changed, Sean’s generosity towards Leitrim LGFA continued over many subsequent years.
We extend our sympathies to his son Darren and Sean’s partner Anella, brother Seamus and sister Eileen, sister-in-law Catriona, daughter-in-law Amy, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Sean will be reposing in Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, Longford N39EC81, on Saturday, 1st April 2023, from 12 noon – 3.30pm with removal to St Patrick’s Church, Mohill, Co. Leitrim, via Forosa, Gortletteragh, to arrive for 5pm. Funeral Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Mohill, on Sunday, 2nd April, at 2 pm, followed by burial afterwards in Gortletteragh Cemetery.
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LEITRIM MINOR TEAM AND SQUAD V GALWAY ANNOUNCED
County FootballMatchday Team and Squad
Leitrim V Galway – Electric Ireland Connacht Minor Championship Round 5
Date: 12.05.2023
Time: 7pm
Venue: Tuam Stadium
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LEITRIM GAA SUPPORTERS CLUB BUS TO BELFAST
GeneralLeitrim GAA Supporters Club will charter a bus to next Sunday’s Tailteann Cup Round 1 encounter with Antrim in Corrigan Park, Belfast if there are sufficient numbers interested. Anybody who wishes to book a seat on the bus is advised to contact Jerome McWeeney ASAP at 0876370051. Bookings need to be confirmed by Thursday evening latest.
LEITRIM GAA SUPPORTERS CLUB DRAW 2023
Leitrim GAA Supporters ClubDraw Date: 27th May 2023 in Cox’s Steakhouse, Dromod (Main Sponsors)
Prizes:
1st Prize: €5,000
2nd Prize: €2,500
3rd Prize: €1,000 – Westlink Coaches
4th Prize: 2 nights B&B, 1 evening meal for 2 in The Johnston Estate
5th Prize: 2 nights B&B, 1 evening meal for 2 in Lough Rynn Castle. Mohill
LEITRIM MINOR TEAM AND SQUAD V MAYO ANNOUNCED
County FootballMatchday Team and Squad
Leitrim V Mayo – Electric Ireland Connacht Minor Championship Round 4
Date: 05.05.2023
Time: 7pm
Venue: Avant Money Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada
LEITRIM MAINTAIN UNBEATEN RECORD IN FR. MANNING CUP
County FootballLEITRIM MAINTAIN UNBEATEN RECORD IN FR. MANNING CUP
LEITRIM MINOR TEAM AND SQUAD V ROSCOMMON ANNOUNCED
County FootballMatchday Team and Squad
Leitrim V Roscommon – Electric Ireland Connacht Minor Championship Round 3
Date: 28.04.2023
Time: 7pm
Venue: Dr Hyde Park
1. Seán Carolan-Morris Gaeil na Meilge
2. Oran Foley Gaeil na hAilne
3. Eanna Mc Namara Naomh Seosamh
4. Kyle Russell Eanach Dubh
5. Dessie Wisley Gaeil Mac Diarmada
6. Daire Gardiner Naomh Muire Cill Tochairt
7. Bailey Mc Bride Gleann an Chairte Cluainín
8. Dara Greenan Naomh Cailin Fíonach
9. James Gilheaney Naomh Caílin Fionach
10. Colm Mc Loughlin Naomh Caílin Fionach
11. Paul Honeyman Gaeil Mac Diarmada
12. Adam Gethins Naomh Padraig Droim Dhá Thiar
13. Brian Keaney Naomh Muire Cill Tochairt
14. Joshua Maye Naomh Muire Cill Tochairt
15. Ruairi O’Rourke Naomh Caílin Fionach
16. Liam Crowe Naomh Muire Cill Tochairt
17. Frankie Cullen Gaeil Liatroma
18. Josh Mc Namee Gaeil Liatroma
19. David Liu Doyle Gaeil na Reanna
20. Aaron Gardiner Naomh Muire Cill Tochairt
21. Cormac Moran Naomh Brid
22. Jack Kelly Gleannan Chairte Cluainín
23. Senan Bohan Naomh Muire Cill Tochairt
24. Joey Mc Brien Naomh Seosamh
25. Cian Reynolds Naomh Muire Cill Tochairt
26. Noah Mc Nulty Gaeil na Reanna
27. Fionn Curly Gaeil Liatroma
28. Gavin Gallagher Droim Caorthainn
29. Daire Shannon Naomh Muire Cill Tochairt
30. Niall Stenson Naomh Muire Cill Toghairt
Management Team
Bainisteoir Karl Foley
Roghnóiri Mal Guckian, Barry Greaney Donal Scollan
GK Coach Cormac Haslem
S and C James Mitchell, Niall Brady
Kit man/Stats Gary Morris
Physio Ronan O’Rourke
Video Analysis Ray Greenan
Maor Uisce Cormac Haslem, Barry Greaney
Health And Wellbeing Night In Sligo
Health and WellbeingGeevagh Community Health & Wellbeing Night
Geevagh GAA Club this year have the honour of being the Sligo representative in the Lidl One Good Club initiative.
Lidl One Good Club is run in association with the LGFA and Jigsaw. The One Good Club programme is based on Jigsaws ‘5-a-day for your mental health’ framework that provides a simple set of evidence based actions for people to improve their wellbeing.
As part of the ‘Give’ phase of this programme, Geevagh Ladies football team have planned a health and wellbeing information evening. This event will take place in St Brigids Church, Highwood, Co. Sligo on the 27th April 2023 at 7.30pm.
Dermot McDermott, project leader of the Geevagh One Good Club Committee said ‘We were delighted to be able to ask our club member Valerie Cogan and her colleague Hubert McHugh to help us organise this event. They both have lots of experience having organised Leitrim’s Health is Wealth since 2017’.
Valerie Cogan explained the urgent need for the conference, saying, “We live in a world where we can communicate with one another like never before and yet we live in a world where people are lonely and disconnected from one another. Through our work as a community mental health nurses, the one common denominator that causes the most problems is loneliness and the feeling of isolation. Indeed, some of us know all too well from our own experience just what that is and what it feels like. Sometimes the most connected people are the most disconnected”.
The conference moderator will be broadcaster and playwright Tommy Marren (Midwest Radio).
Speakers on the night will include
· Sean Keane – traditional singer and musician, speaking about dealing with personal grief from his experience of his wife’s death
· Cora Staunton – Irelands best known ladies Gaelic footballer, author and RTE sports pundit
· Frank Diamond – Chief Operating Officer, ALPS suicide prevention
· Sligo’s own Sandy Kelly – Irish singer and television presenter.
· Dr Eimear McGuire – Consultant Psychiatrist Sligo/Leitrim Mental Health Services
Special guest on the night is Charlie McGettigan – singer/ songwriter & broadcaster and former Eurovision winner.
Let’s talk about it!
Leitrim GAA Squad And Officials Arrive Safely Back From New York
County FootballThe preparation, dedication, and effort put in by all concerned in the run-up to this game was supposed to cumulatively lead to a win and a place in the Connacht semi-final. It wasn’t to be, unfortunately, and we heartily congratulate New York on a historic victory. Their scenes of unbridled joy were in sharp contrast to the desolation felt by our lads at the final whistle. New York have many years of ‘what might have been’ since they first entered the Connacht SFC in 1999, and last Saturday, their long wait for a victory came to an end. We wish them the best of luck in less than two weeks as they prepare to take on Sligo in the Connacht semi-final.
We look forward to the Tailteann Cup, which commences on May 13/14, and we implore anybody with an interest in the promotion of these young lads to maintain positivity over the next number of weeks. It is easy to be critical, and positive criticism is always welcome. Some of what has been posted in the aftermath of last Saturday night makes for difficult reading and, dare I say it, has been made with little thought for those on the receiving end. The pen is mightier than the sword so always bear in mind that our players are dedicated and exemplary young men who give up huge chunks of their time and make tremendous sacrifices in pursuit of an amateur sport that is supposed to be for everybody’s enjoyment. It goes without saying that our team management left no stone unturned and did their utmost to have the lads primed for the match.
All we lost on Saturday night last was a mere game of football. We are very proud of them all as indeed we’re certain are their parents and all the family members associated with them.
Beidh lá eile. Liatroim Abú.
Eirgrid Connacht Under 20 Football Championship Liatroim v Gaillimh – Live Coverage
GeneralYou are advised that tomorrow evening’s Eirgrid Connacht Under 20 Football Championship clash, Liatoim v Gaillimh, will be streamed live on GAA Beo– YouTube Spórt TG4. Throw-in is at 6.30pm.
Fr. Manning Cup Report
County FootballCLARE 1-9 LEITRIM 3-16
The Late Sean Clarke, Forosa, Gortletteragh and Mohill, Co. Leitrim.
GeneralLeitrim GAA wishes to be associated with the grief that surrounds the passing of the late Sean Clarke, Forosa, Gortletteragh and Mohill County Leitrim. Sean’s great battle with a sudden illness that befell him last December, ended on Thursday last, as he returned to his eternal reward.
Sean, whose brother Séamus is the current Leitrim Senior Team Sponsor, was himself a most dedicated Leitrim Supporter and often went to great lengths to support his county at home and away. As recently as last season he cycled to away games, and there’s not much longer a trip to undertake than a trip from Leitrim to Dungarvan on a bicycle in early Spring! A former player with the great Gortletteragh team of the 1980s, Séamus also represented the County at the Underage level.
In underlining the continuing generosity of the Clarke Family to Gaelic Games in the County, Sean himself was also a most generous sponsor over the years through his business interests in Mohill. When Leitrim LGFA started organising end-of-year county presentations in the 1990s, they took place in Clarke’s in Mohill and that continued until at least the mid-2000s. In 2003 Leitrim Ladies had their first-ever official team sponsor and it was Sean who stepped into the breach and he thus started a trend that has continued to the present day. Even after sponsors changed, Sean’s generosity towards Leitrim LGFA continued over many subsequent years.
We extend our sympathies to his son Darren and Sean’s partner Anella, brother Seamus and sister Eileen, sister-in-law Catriona, daughter-in-law Amy, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Sean will be reposing in Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, Longford N39EC81, on Saturday, 1st April 2023, from 12 noon – 3.30pm with removal to St Patrick’s Church, Mohill, Co. Leitrim, via Forosa, Gortletteragh, to arrive for 5pm. Funeral Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Mohill, on Sunday, 2nd April, at 2 pm, followed by burial afterwards in Gortletteragh Cemetery.
Ar dhes Dé go raibh sé.
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