There are two games each on Saturday and Sunday in Division IV of the Allianz Football League as the battle for promotion reaches the crucial half-way juncture.
Allianz Football League Division IV Previews
Saturday, March 9
Clare v Tipperary, Cusack Park, Ennis, 2pm
The meeting of Clare and Tipperary in Division IV on Saturday afternoon in Ennis has the potential to really separate the two teams in the fourth tier. A Clare win would see them move four points ahead of their Munster rivals, while a Tipperary win would put them level with Clare on four points.
Peter Creedons Tipperary side finally got their first points on the board last weekend when they defeated London, while Clare picked up their second win in a row with an impressive win away to Offaly. Clare will look once more to forward David Tubridy, who hit 0-4 from play against Offaly. For Tipperary, anything less than a win here would realistically see their promotion ambitions for 2013 come to an end.
London v Waterford, Ruislip, 2pm
The other game on Saturday afternoon in Division IV is in Ruislip, where London host Waterford. Waterford are looking to bounce back from last weekends defeat to Limerick, while London are still chasing their first points of the campaign.
Waterfords narrow defeat to Limerick in Dungarvan last Saturday night somewhat halted their impressive progress under Niall Carew in the fourth tier, but a win this Saturday would put them firmly back in the promotion hunt. London will be eager to get some positive results in the league as soon as possible, as Manager Paul Coggins looks to build confidence in the Exiles camp ahead of their Connacht Championship clash against Sligo on May 26.
Sunday, March 10
Limerick v Carlow, Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 2.30pm
That Limerick have top billing at the Gaelic Grounds this Sunday on a double header that also involves the county’s hurlers is a real sign of just how well the Shannonsiders have been moving this year. Last Saturday’s 0-8 to 0-6 win over Waterford was their third in a row and they are now clear at the top of Division IV with maximum points and the meanest defensive record across all four divisions.
Following an excellent start to the year under new Manager Anthony Rainbow, Carlow encountered their first major hiccup last weekend when they lost to Leitrim by seven points. The Barrowsiders had been a touch fortunate to beat Tipperary and London by the minimum in the previous rounds so it was no major surprise when their luck ran out at Dr. Cullen Park last weekend. A very settled Limerick side, devoid of any of the major injury problems that have blighted previous campaigns, present an even more intimidating hurdle on Sunday.
Leitrim v Offaly, Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada, 2.30pm
In previous seasons, Leitrim probably would have settled for a mid-table finish had they lost their first two games in Division IV. However, with expectation levels increased by their FBD success, joint Manager Barney Breen is already talking about being back in the promotion race after last weekend’s excellent and badly needed win over Carlow.
Offaly have shown a marked improvement this year under Emmet McDonnell, but their only win from three games so far has come against London. After failing tests against Limerick and Clare, a win over Leitrim would be a major confidence booster for the Faithful County. McDonnell has made two changes for the game, with Derek Kelly and Willie Mulhall included from the start.
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Connacht GAA Minor Football League 2013
Coiste na nÓgThe Leitrim Minor Team will take on Sligo in the 1st League game of the season this coming Friday 15th of March at 8pm in Kiltubrid.
We wish the management, selectors, backroom team and panel of players the very best of luck in this years minor league. The team have been training extremely hard and we would appreciate seeing you all out there giving them your support.
Date: Friday 15th March
Venue: Kiltubrid
Throw In: 8:00
Referee: Paul Daly
14-Mar-13 by Gerri Mulhern – PRO – Coiste na nÓg
Coaching and Games Development Newsletter
CoachingLeitrim GAA Coaching & Games Development
Coach Education
The following are the dates for our coach education and child welfare & protection courses for spring 2013. Coaches should try to attend at the courses allocated to their club but may attend at any of the other venues if their allocated date is not suitable. All coaches are asked to please register for the courses on the google doc sent to your club secretary.
Please note that participants on all courses must complete all sessions to achieve qualification. If a coach has to miss all or part of a session they will be required to attend that section at one of the other courses.
Foundation award
Annaduff – March 8th – registration @ 6.45pm. March 9th @ 10am ( coaches from following clubs, Annaduff, Bornacoola, Gortletteragh & Mohill)
St. Clares Comprehensive school Manorhamilton – March 11th – registration @ 6.45pm. March 13th @ 7pm ( coaches from following clubs, GlencarManorhamilton, Melvin Gaels, Dromahair & Glenfarne)
Allen Gaels GAA Centre – April 8th – registration @ 6.45pm. April 15th @ 7pm ( coaches from following clubs, Allen Gaels, St. Mary’s, Leitrim Gaels, Drumkeerin & Kiltubrid)
Child Welfare & Protection
March 15th – Ballinamore ( please note course date changed from Thursday 14th to Friday 15th)
March 20th – Manorhamilton
March 25th – Ck-on-Shannon
April 10th – Allen Gaels GAA centre
Award 1 Child & Award 1 Youth/Adult
May 15th, 22nd, 29th,
June 5th, 12th & 19th
The running of the award 1 courses will depend on numbers registered.
Kellogg’s 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 award 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.
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-Mar-13 by Thomas Keenan
Allianz Football League Division IV
County FootballThere are two games each on Saturday and Sunday in Division IV of the Allianz Football League as the battle for promotion reaches the crucial half-way juncture.
Allianz Football League Division IV Previews
Saturday, March 9
Clare v Tipperary, Cusack Park, Ennis, 2pm
The meeting of Clare and Tipperary in Division IV on Saturday afternoon in Ennis has the potential to really separate the two teams in the fourth tier. A Clare win would see them move four points ahead of their Munster rivals, while a Tipperary win would put them level with Clare on four points.
Peter Creedons Tipperary side finally got their first points on the board last weekend when they defeated London, while Clare picked up their second win in a row with an impressive win away to Offaly. Clare will look once more to forward David Tubridy, who hit 0-4 from play against Offaly. For Tipperary, anything less than a win here would realistically see their promotion ambitions for 2013 come to an end.
London v Waterford, Ruislip, 2pm
The other game on Saturday afternoon in Division IV is in Ruislip, where London host Waterford. Waterford are looking to bounce back from last weekends defeat to Limerick, while London are still chasing their first points of the campaign.
Waterfords narrow defeat to Limerick in Dungarvan last Saturday night somewhat halted their impressive progress under Niall Carew in the fourth tier, but a win this Saturday would put them firmly back in the promotion hunt. London will be eager to get some positive results in the league as soon as possible, as Manager Paul Coggins looks to build confidence in the Exiles camp ahead of their Connacht Championship clash against Sligo on May 26.
Sunday, March 10
Limerick v Carlow, Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 2.30pm
That Limerick have top billing at the Gaelic Grounds this Sunday on a double header that also involves the county’s hurlers is a real sign of just how well the Shannonsiders have been moving this year. Last Saturday’s 0-8 to 0-6 win over Waterford was their third in a row and they are now clear at the top of Division IV with maximum points and the meanest defensive record across all four divisions.
Following an excellent start to the year under new Manager Anthony Rainbow, Carlow encountered their first major hiccup last weekend when they lost to Leitrim by seven points. The Barrowsiders had been a touch fortunate to beat Tipperary and London by the minimum in the previous rounds so it was no major surprise when their luck ran out at Dr. Cullen Park last weekend. A very settled Limerick side, devoid of any of the major injury problems that have blighted previous campaigns, present an even more intimidating hurdle on Sunday.
Leitrim v Offaly, Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada, 2.30pm
In previous seasons, Leitrim probably would have settled for a mid-table finish had they lost their first two games in Division IV. However, with expectation levels increased by their FBD success, joint Manager Barney Breen is already talking about being back in the promotion race after last weekend’s excellent and badly needed win over Carlow.
Offaly have shown a marked improvement this year under Emmet McDonnell, but their only win from three games so far has come against London. After failing tests against Limerick and Clare, a win over Leitrim would be a major confidence booster for the Faithful County. McDonnell has made two changes for the game, with Derek Kelly and Willie Mulhall included from the start.
09-Mar-13 by Colette Fox – PRO
Change of Venue
County HurlingPlease note change of venue for the Allianz Hurling League Roinn 3B fixture, Liatroim v An Longfort, which will now be played in Ballinamore this Sunday 10/3/13 at 12.45pm
Fixture Details
10.03.2013 (Sunday)
Allianz Hurling League Roinn 3B
Round 1
Ballinamore 12:45 Liatroim v An Longfort
Referee: James Clarke (An Cabhán)
07-Mar-13 by Colette Fox – PRO
Minor League 11-a-side Final
Coiste na nÓgMinor League 11-a-side Final
Aughnasheelin v Fenagh St. Caillins in Cloone on Saturday 9th at 2pm
Ref: K. Mallon
06-Mar-13 by Gerri Mulhern – PRO – Coiste na nÓg
Coaching and Games Development
CoachingLeitrim GAA Coaching & Games Development
Coach Education
The following are the dates for our Coach Education and Child Welfare & Protection Courses for Spring 2013. Coaches should try to attend at the courses allocated to their club but may attend at any of the other venues if their allocated date is not suitable. All coaches are asked to please register for the courses on the google doc sent to your club secretary.
Please note that participants on all courses must complete all sessions to achieve qualification. If a coach has to miss all or part of a session they will be required to attend that section at one of the other courses.
Foundation Award
Annaduff – March 8th – registration @ 6.45pm. March 9th @ 10am (coaches from following clubs, Annaduff, Bornacoola, Gortletteragh & Mohill)
St. Clares Comprehensive School Manorhamilton – March 11th – registration @ 6.45pm. March 13th @ 7pm (coaches from following clubs, GlencarManorhamilton, Melvin Gaels, Dromahair & Glenfarne)
Allen Gaels GAA Centre – April 8th – registration @ 6.45pm. April 15th @ 7pm (coaches from following clubs, Allen Gaels, St. Mary’s, Leitrim Gaels, Drumkeerin & Kiltubrid)
Child Welfare & Protection
March 15th – Ballinamore (please note course date changed from Thursday 14th to Friday 15th)
March 20th – Manorhamilton
March 25th – Ck-on-Shannon
April 10th – Allen Gaels GAA Centre
Award 1 Child & Award 1 Youth/Adult
May 15th, 22nd, 29th,
June 5th, 12th & 19th
The running of the award 1 courses will depend on numbers registered.
06-Mar-13 by Colette Fox – PRO
Scór na nÓg Finals
ScórBelow find a link containing brief highlights of the sights and sounds of the All-Ireland Scór na nÓg finals held recently in Derry.
sights and sounds
05-Mar-13 by Colette Fox – PRO
Two More in the Bag
County FootballTwo 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
ScórScoláireachtaí 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
General05-Mar-13 by Colette Fox – PRO
Seachtain na Gaeilge Traith na gCeist
GeneralSeachtain 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
HandballCongratulations 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