Two More in the Bag

Two more in the bag

Not a bad weekend. Two points for Leitrim in a do or die match in Carlow and team captain Emlyn Mulligan named on the Team of the Week. Things are looking up again and it’s no more than the players and Brian Breen, George Dugdale, the backroom team and the CountyBoard deserve. It’s all systems go now for the remainder of the Allianz League, because promotional hopes will be in the balance until the very last round. So the scene is set for an exciting few weeks ahead – amazing what a vital win can do.

 

We welcome Offaly to Páirc Seán on Sunday and the two points will be hard earned, so vocal and moral support will be vital. Leitrim followers have never found wanting, so have an early dinner and be in Carrick inÓgood time to welcome the team on to the pitch and keep that “Leitrim Leitrim” chanÓgoing from the throw-in. There will be stages in the game when Offaly will dominate, so the war cry will be needed even more then and the players will respond, as they always do.

 

Over the coming weeks we will be keeping a close eye on other results form Division IV and how they might impact on us, but really we just need to keep winning and be in the shake-up at the end.

 

Every game is now a vital one, so Leitrim followers should rally to the cause on Sunday and keep the pot boiling. Offaly are renowned for their fighting spirit and never say die attitude, so we will have to match them mentally as well.  Barney and George are busy men this week, plotting a game plan with the players and looking for another high Scóring performance on Sunday. Hopefully supporters will be there in large numbers and come home happy with another two points in the bag.

 

 

05-Mar-13 by Tommy Moran

Scolaireachta­ Gaeltachta 2013

Scoláireachtaí Gaeltachta 2013

 

There were a large number of applicants for the Leitrim Co Board GAA Gaeltacht Scholarships and the draw for the winners resulted in the following offers of from  €200 to €400.

 

Buíochas do na buachaillí agus na cailíní go léir a chuir isteach ar na scoláireachtaí agus comhghairdeas do na buaiteoirí. Buíochas freisin do Coláiste na bhFiann agus Coláiste Ó Direáin a thug páirt- scoláireachtaí dúinn.

 

Seo iad na daoine a fuair scoláireachtaí don bhliain seo:

 

1)                  Darragh Rooney, Stracklerin, Glenade

2)                  Pádraig Sheridan, Millbrook, Kinlough

3)                  Arlene Ní Chonbhuí, Achadh na Síleann

4)                  Dara Morahan. Sráidbhaile Liatroma

5)                  Aindriú Mac Eochagáin, Sráidbhaile Liatroma

6)                  Laura Creaven, Cill Aithnín, Béal an Atha Móir

7)                  Rónán Ó Meisceail, Crockawaddy, Béal an Atha Móir

 

Coláiste na bhFiann has also offered a number of €200 discounts for students who can attend their three week course in Sligo. Any boys or girls, members of GAA clubs who are interested, please ring Seán Ó Súilleabháin, Rúnaí Coiste Cultúir agus Teanga at 071 9644227 by this weekend.

 

 

05-Mar-13 by Colette Fox – PRO

Coaches for Kelloggs GAA Cul Camps

Leitrim GAA wish to recruit a number of suitably qualified personnel to work as coaches on our Kelloggs GAA Cul camps during the month of July. 
 
Candidates must be over 18, have attained a minimum of Foundation Level Coaching Qualification, have completed the GAA or Irish Sports Council Child Welfare & Protection Course and be Garda vetted to be eligible for consideration.
 
Please forward letter of interest and a current CV to: Thomas Keenan,  Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada, Dublin Rd., Ck-on-Shannon, Co.Leitrim by 4 pm on Wednesday March 20th 2013. 
 
 

 

 

05-Mar-13 by Colette Fox – PRO

Seachtain na Gaeilge Traith na gCeist

 Seachtain na Gaeilge, Tráth na gCeist

 

Bhí seacht gclub páirteach sa Chomórtas Tráth na gCeisteanna do Sheachtain na Gaeilge i gclubtheach Ghaeil na hAilne ar an Satharn seo caite. Bhí an bua arís ag Barr na Cúille. Sa dara háit bhí Cumann Sheáin Uí Eislin agus Gaeil na hAilne sa tríú hait.

 

In all seven clubs took part: Barr na Cúile, Achadh na Síleann, Achadh an Mhuilinn, Droim Caorthainn, Seán Ó hEislin, Fíonach Naomh Caillin agus Gaeil na hAilne. The winning Barr na Cúile team was comprised of Aodhán Ó Dochraigh, Pól Ó Dochraigh agus Brian Ó Dubhthaigh. Beidh comórtas Chonnacht ar anÓgCéadaoin seo i gClár Chlainne Mhuiris. There was surprise to learn that there will be no All Ireland Final this year in a competition which started in 2006.

 

This event which is organised “as Gaeilge” was enjoyed by all and the Fear na gCeist was Sean Mac Colla from Co an Cabháin.

 

 

 

 

05-Mar-13 by Colette Fox – PRO

Cuman na mBunscoil National Finals

Congratulations to Fergal McLoughlin and Cormac Scollan St Caillins NS Fenagh who represented Connacht along with the other provincial winners in the Boys u11 Doubles section at the Cumann na mBunscoil All-Ireland Handball Finals in Kingscourt on Saturday. All players were presented with a medal and a certificate after the games.

 

 

04-Mar-13 by Niall Scollan – Handball PRO

Leitrim v Offaly

Fixture Details Allianz League Division 4 – Round 4

Leitrim v Offaly this Sunday 10/3/13 at 2.30 in Páirc Seán.

Please put Sunday in your Diary – Lets ALL get behind the team.

 

 

04-Mar-13 by Colette Fox – PRO

Post Match Reaction

Joint Leitrim Manager Brian Breen in a post match interview with Shannonside FM reporter Seamus Gallagher after our victory over Carlow today. 

 

 

03-Mar-13 by Colette Fox – PRO

Carlow v Leitrim

Link to an article on todays match against Carlow by John Lynch on Shannonside and an interview with Barney Breen.

 

 

03-Mar-13 by Colette Fox – PRO

All-Ireland Scór na nÓg Finals Results

The  All-Ireland Scór na nÓg Finals  took place on Saturday 23rd February in the Venue, Derry.  Leitrims Grace OReilly from the Ballinamore Sean OHeslins club gave a fabulous performance but lost out to Monaghan, Well done to Grace she did her county proud. Connacht had only one winner with Aughamore Ballad group from Mayo.
The full results from the weekend are as follows:
Rince Foirne – Cork
Solo Singing – St Lawerence, Maynooth 
Instrumental Music – Leinster
Recitation – Clones Monaghan
Ballad Group – Aughamore, Mayo
Novelty Act – Templederry Keyons, Tipperary
Question Time – Glenn, Down
Set Dancing – Crusherlough, Cavan

 

 

26-Feb-13 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

Handball News week beginning 25th February 2013

Connacht 40×20 Juvenile Championship
There was no joy for Leitrim in the Connacht 40×20 Juvenile Championship Semi-Finals against Galway in Claremorris on Saturday. In the Boys u15 grade Jarlath Scollan was defeated by Desmond Conneely (Moycullen)  on a scoreline of 15-6, 15-8. In Boys u15 Doubles Alan Doonan and Alan Wrynn lost out to Ruadhan OCurraoin and Ronan OCurraoin (Micheal Breathnachs) in a tie break after taking the first game15-2, they lost the second 15-10, and lost the tie break 15-11, bringing to an end Leitrims interest in the 2013 Championship. The focus now turns to The Connacht Juvenile 40×20 B Championship taking place in March with fixtures and venues being announced shortly.
 
Irish 40×20 Junior Nationals    
The 40×20 Junior Nationals are taking place in Clare from the 19th to 21st of April, with qualifiers being held on March 30th. Entry fee is 20 euro and applications must be in by March 8th.
For more information check the GAA Handball website.

 

 

25-Feb-13 by Niall Scollan – Handball PRO

Ard na Speire 10Km & 4Km RunWalk

Message from the Organisers

 

Preparations are entering the final stages for the special 10km & 4km run/walk in memory of our team-mate Sandra Earley. The run/walk will take place THIS Sunday February 24th commencing at 2pm from The Sheemore Inn, Kilclare, with registration starting at 12.30 on the day. Entry fee is €10 per adult/€15 per family with all funds raised going to The Heart Appeal at the Mater Foundation, Dublin. This is a special heart screening clinic for family members who have lost a loved one to Sudden Adult Death Syndrome. For more information contact 0871337322. Hope to see you all out to support this great cause.

 

Important notes – Parking

 

Parking on the day will be available at Kilclare, however space may be limited so parking is also available at Drumcong NS and the Church car park with a free shuttle bus provided. If at all possible we would encourage locals to park at the school to avoid congestion at Kilclare. 

 

RED is the ï”Heart” colour this month so if anybody is interested in joining us in wearing red for the run please do!

 

We will be closing the online registration on Saturday the 23rd Feb @ 6.30pm so please get registering before then www.ardnaspeire.com. Don’t worry if not however you can always register on the morning of the run. As always thank you for your continued support with the event.

 

 

Ard na Spéire 10Km & 4Km Run/Walk

Sunday 24th February 2013 in memory of the late Sandra Earley

 

‘€’Ard na Spéire’€’ 10KM and 4KM Run/Walk

Sunday 24th February 2013 at Kilclare, Co. Leitrim

Registration from 12.30pm at Sheemore Inn (McNamas) Kilclare

Run/Walk Commences at 2pm. Entry Fee €10

 

CONTACTS

Anja on 087-1337322 or Micheal on 086-3862196

Email: ardnaspeirerunÓgmail.com

or check out the ‘€’Ard na Speire Facebook page’€’ for regular updates.

 

 

 

22-Feb-13 by Colette Fox – PRO

Allianz Football League – Carlow v Leitrim

Leitrim Supporters Club are organising a bus (subject to numbers travelling) to Carlow v Leitrim Allianz National League game on Sunday 3 March.

Venue Carlow.
Fare €15
Booking essential to Shay Reynolds 0879030882 or Attracta O Reilly 0861708499 on or before Thursday 28 February.

Bus Route
Drumshanbo 9.15am
Carrick on Shannon 9.30am
Dromod 9.50

 

 

21-Feb-13 by Colette Fox – PRO