Leitrim GAA Supporters Launch – Croke Park 16th January 2013
For the first time in its distinguished history the 27th Year of the Supporters Club was launched in the wonderful Croke Park Stadium on Thursday night last. There has been many great launches over the years but Thursday night saw the largest ever attendance at a launch. It was wonderful to see so many younger supporters present. MC for the night was Dublin Chairman Mike Feeney.
Speakers included Joe Flynn (Chairman of Leitrim Co Board), Enda Stenson (Chairman Leitrim Co Council) George Dugdale and Barney Breen (Team Managers). The club was launched by award winning actor, playwright, director and former Carrigallen & Leitrim footballer Seamus O Rourke.
Seamus had the audience in the palm of his hand telling his stories, including his visit to Croke Park in 1994, his 7 a side adventure to the ‘big pitch’ in Kildare and the long walk from the dressing room to the pitch which left him exhausted. Seamus told a great story about buying football boots in O Brien’s in Ballinamore and fitting on ‘Ollie Honeyman boots, Beezer McKiernan boots, Ciaran Mahon boots before he settled for ‘Mickey Quinn boots with the ‘spring in them’. Seamus felt the ‘there was a fault in the spring in his boots’ as they were not as good as in Mickey Quinn’s.
After George and Barney addressed the audience a number of supporters spoke including Dermot Gallagher, Padraic White, Des McHugh, and Paddy Gaffney.
Members of the Leitrim team Emlyn Mulligan (Captain), Gerry Hickey and Robbie Lowe also attended.
Among the audience were Leitrim legend Packy McGarty who celebrates his 80th birthday in April. Former playing colleagues of Packy, Ben Wrynne, Fr Tom Colreavy and Kevin O Malley also attended. Attending for the first time was Gerry Logan (Ballinamore & Donegal). Well known Leitrim supporters decked out in their Leitrim Scórves Martina Grehan (Ferbane) and Mary Bohan (Kilcock) also made the journey to the launch.
Those who attended really enjoyed a very special night. The mood of everybody leaving Croke Park was positive and after many years in negative mood at long last things were turning for the better. Leitrim Supporters are looking forward to the year ahead.
Finally a special word of thanks to Fergal McGill in Croke Park who facilitated the event happening in Croke Park.
21-Jan-13 by Eamonn Duignan
GAELIC ARMOUR ANNOUNCES LANDMARK PARTNERSHIP WITH LEITRIM GAA20th November 2024 - 9:16 pm
Connacht GAA FBD Football League Final
County FootballLeitrim and Sligo will contest the Connacht GAA FBD Football League Final next Sunday 27th January. Venue and time will be finalised following a meeting of the Connacht GAA CCC tonight. We will post same on website as soon as it becomes available.
21-Jan-13 by Colette Fox – PRO
Leitrim GAA Supporters Launch in Croke Park on 16th January 2013
GeneralLeitrim GAA Supporters Launch – Croke Park 16th January 2013
For the first time in its distinguished history the 27th Year of the Supporters Club was launched in the wonderful Croke Park Stadium on Thursday night last. There has been many great launches over the years but Thursday night saw the largest ever attendance at a launch. It was wonderful to see so many younger supporters present. MC for the night was Dublin Chairman Mike Feeney.
Speakers included Joe Flynn (Chairman of Leitrim Co Board), Enda Stenson (Chairman Leitrim Co Council) George Dugdale and Barney Breen (Team Managers). The club was launched by award winning actor, playwright, director and former Carrigallen & Leitrim footballer Seamus O Rourke.
Seamus had the audience in the palm of his hand telling his stories, including his visit to Croke Park in 1994, his 7 a side adventure to the ‘big pitch’ in Kildare and the long walk from the dressing room to the pitch which left him exhausted. Seamus told a great story about buying football boots in O Brien’s in Ballinamore and fitting on ‘Ollie Honeyman boots, Beezer McKiernan boots, Ciaran Mahon boots before he settled for ‘Mickey Quinn boots with the ‘spring in them’. Seamus felt the ‘there was a fault in the spring in his boots’ as they were not as good as in Mickey Quinn’s.
After George and Barney addressed the audience a number of supporters spoke including Dermot Gallagher, Padraic White, Des McHugh, and Paddy Gaffney.
Members of the Leitrim team Emlyn Mulligan (Captain), Gerry Hickey and Robbie Lowe also attended.
Among the audience were Leitrim legend Packy McGarty who celebrates his 80th birthday in April. Former playing colleagues of Packy, Ben Wrynne, Fr Tom Colreavy and Kevin O Malley also attended. Attending for the first time was Gerry Logan (Ballinamore & Donegal). Well known Leitrim supporters decked out in their Leitrim Scórves Martina Grehan (Ferbane) and Mary Bohan (Kilcock) also made the journey to the launch.
Those who attended really enjoyed a very special night. The mood of everybody leaving Croke Park was positive and after many years in negative mood at long last things were turning for the better. Leitrim Supporters are looking forward to the year ahead.
Finally a special word of thanks to Fergal McGill in Croke Park who facilitated the event happening in Croke Park.
21-Jan-13 by Eamonn Duignan
County Minors
Coiste na nÓgOpen Trials for Leitrim County Minor Panel 2013 takes place in Kiltubrid on Wednesday 30th January at 7.30pm and Saturday 2nd February at 10am.
21-Jan-13 by Barbara Byrne
Comhbhron
GeneralComhbhrón
Coiste Chontae Liatroma extends sincere sympathy to the Phair and Molloy families on the death of Neil Phair, Portaliffe, Killeshandra, Co Cavan brother of Mary Molloy, brother in law of James Molloy, Amorset, Manorhamilton.
Sonas síoraí dá anam.
Funeral Announcement and Arrangements
Neil Phair, Portaliffe, Killeshandra, Co. Cavan, who died on January 17th.
Reposing at his home until removal of remains on Saturday morning (19/1/13) at 11.30 am to St. Bridget’s Church, Killeshandra for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery. House private on Saturday morning please.
17-Jan-13 by Colette Fox – PRO
Change of Venue
County FootballChange of Venue
Please be advised that the Leitrim v GMIT game scheduled for this Sunday 20/1/13 has been switched from Cloone to Ballinamore.
Throw in 2pm.
See you there!
17-Jan-13 by Colette Fox – PRO
FBD Insurance League 2013
County FootballFBD INSURANCE LEAGUE 2013
Section A. Top Team in each section qualifies for Final
Round 1
6th January
Venue
Time
NUIG
Galway
Pearse Stadium
2pm
Sligo
Sligo IT
Kent Park
2pm
Round 2
13th January
Sligo
NUIG
Tourlestrane
2pm
Galway
Sligo IT
Tuam
2pm
Round 3
20th January
Sligo
Galway
Enniscrone
2pm
NUIG
Sligo IT
COE,Ballyhaunis
2pm
Home Final;
27th January
2pm
Final
6th October
New York
Section B.
Round 1
6th January
Venue
Time
Roscommon
Leitrim
Elphin
2pm
Round 2
13th January
Leitrim
Mayo
Ballinamore
2pm
Roscommon
GMIT
Strokestown
7pm
Round 1
16th Jan (Wed)
Mayo
GMIT
Ballinrobe
2pm
Round 3
20th January
Leitrim
GMIT
Cloone
2pm
Mayo
Roscommon
Ballyhaunis
2pm
Home Final
27th January
Final
6th October
New York
Format for deciding League & Round Robin Format
As Outlined in Rial 6.20 T.O 2012
Third Level Colleges have first call on the First 3 Players from a County.
17-Jan-13 by Colette Fox – PRO
Ladies News
Ladies14-Jan-13 by Leitrim Ladies
Handball News
HandballDonal Wrynn played in his first senior handball competion last weekend The JohnÓgaffney Memorial 40×20.
The first tourmant of the year had the top players in the country taking part with Donal up against last years winner Robbie McCarthy in his first match. McCarthy who was hot favourite, having only lost one final last year The All-Ireland 40×20 to Paul brady, cemented his status defeating Donal 21-6, 21-5 and went on to win the tournament for the second year in a row.
Although the scoreline dosnt reflect it, this was a good result for Donal as he starts the transition to the Senior ranks,
14-Jan-13 by Colette Fox – PRO
Leitrim Ladies Fundraiser
LadiesLeitrim Ladies are hosting the brilliant Seamus ORourke play For Club & County in the Mayflower Drumshanbo at 8pm on Saturday the 19th of January. Tickets are €15 and they are available from all Ladies Clubs in the County or contact ladiessecretary.leitrim@gmail.com or call Ladies PRO Clare Noone on 0872747096
13-Jan-13 by Leitrim Ladies
Leitrim Captaincy
County FootballLeitrim Captaincy
Emlyn Mulligan has the honour of captaining the Leitrim senior footballers for the 2013 season.
A key figure in Melvin Gaels county championship victory in 2012, Emlyn has recently transferred to the St Brigid’s Club in Dublin, but his heart is firmly set on success for Leitrim in the coming year. His first ambition is to lead the county to promotion in the Allianz National League, in preparation for the Connacht Championship encounter against New York in gaelicPark.
For the past number of years Emlyn has been among the county’s top scorers and featured in the top ten nationally in 2012. He has thankfully recovered from a number of injuries that had threatened to curtail his playing career.
Wayne McKeon of the Ballinamore Sean O’Heslin’s Club takes up the mantle of Vice Captain and has the tigerish leadership qualities befitting the role.
We wish Emlyn, Wayne and the Leitrim team and management every success in the 2013 season.
08-Jan-13 by Colette Fox – PRO
Allianz Football League Division 4
County FootballAllianz Football League Roinn 4
03.02.2013 (Sun) 2pm
Round 1
14:00 Luimneach v Liatroim
10.02.2013 (Sun) 2pm
Round 2
14:00 Liatroim v An Clár
03.03.2013 (Sun) 2pm
Round 3
14:00 Ceatharlach v Liatroim
10.03.2013 (Sun) 2.30pm
Round 4
14:30 Liatroim v Uíbh Fhailí
16.03.2013 (Sat) 2pm
Round 5
14.00 Liatroim v Port Láirge
24.03.2013 (Sun) 2pm
Round 6
Tiobraid Árann v Liatroim
07.04.2013 (Sun) 3pm
Round 7
15:00 Liatroim v Londain
07-Jan-13 by Colette Fox – PRO
Scór na nÓg County Final Results
ScórThe County Finals of Scór na nÓg took place last Saturday 5th January in St Marys Hall Carrick on Shannon. The county finalists took to the stage to give their best polished performance to an eager audience and most importantly the judges. Kathy Butler, Naomh Muire hosted the afternoons competition as Bean an Tí. Medals were proudly presented to the winners by Joe Flynn, Chairperson of Leitrim County Board, a great ambassador for Scór for many years. It was also a history making evening with a first win in figure dance for the Mohill club. a first win in instrumental music for St Marys, and a record 13th consecutive win for Fenagh in rince set. The Cormac MacGiolla Shield for Club na Bliana was won by Mohill club.
The Leitrim County Title Winners are as follows:
Rince Foirne: Mohill
Amhranaíocht Aonair: Paula Kiernan Carrigallen
Ceol Uirlise: St Marys
Aithriseoireacht: Grace Reilly Sean OHeslins
Bailéad Ghrúpa: St Marys
Trath na gCeist: Bornacoola
Nuachleas: Aughnasheelan
Rince Seit: Fenagh Naomh Caillin
The winners proceed to the Connacht Finals in The Travellers Friend, Castlebar, Co Mayo on Saturday the 26th January at 3pm. Wishing all of the clubs the very best of Luck.
lost and found: 2 pairs of trainers – one white, one blue left behind in the hall, 1 o2 SIM card lost in the main hall and 1 phone lost backstage should anyone have picked it up please contact 087/6472547 would be appreciated
06-Jan-13 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor