Convention News

Coiste Chontae Liatroma – Officers elected for 2013

 

Cathaoirleach:  Seosamh Ó Floinn (Naomh Muire)

Leas Cathaoirleach:  Aodh Mac Raghnaill (Fiodhnach-Naomh Caillin)

Rúnaí:  Diarmuid Mac Suibhne (Gleann an Chairthe/Cluainín)

Leas Rúnaí:  Déaglán Ó Buacháin (Barr na Cúille)

Cisteoir:  Brian MacMhuirneacháin (Maothail)

Leas Cisteoir:  Sean Ó Muilbhigh (Baile na gCleireach)

Oifigeach Forbartha:  Pádraig Ó Ficheallaigh (Gleann an Chairthe/Cluainín)

Oifigeach Oiliúna:  Padraig McGourty (Gleann Fearna/Coilltechlochair)

Oifigeach Cultura agus Teanga:  Maire Ni Muilbhigh (Achadh na Síleann)

Oifigeach Ógra:  Toirleach Ó Baoil (Achadh na Síleann)

Oifigeach Caidreamh Poiblí:  Collette Nic an tSionnaigh (Gleann an Chairthe/Cluainín)

Comhairle Connacht (2): Gearóid Mac Samhrain (Cluain) & Seamus Ó Miacháin (Droim Da Thiar)

Árd Comhairle: Pádraig Ó Miacháin (Cill Tiobraid)

Comhdháil Connacht 4

Gerry McGovern, Diarmuid Sweeney, Joe Flynn and Stephen Flynn

Comhdháil Bhliantúil 4

Joe Flynn, Diarmuid Sweeney, John Mulvey, U21 Delegate to be selected

 

 

16-Dec-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Sympathy

At the Leitrim GAA Convention today, votes of sympathy were extended to the family of the late Paidi O Se, Kerry.  

Paidi will be remembered not only as one of the greatest footballers of his time and also as a very successful Manager guiding Kerry to two All Ireland victories. His talent, commitment and energy were legendary.

 

 

 

 

16-Dec-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Leitrim Convention

Leitrim GAA County Board Convention takes place this Sunday in the Bush Hotel at 2pm.

There will be elections for the positions of Connacht Council and Central Council delegates at the annual gathering.  

Outgoing treasurer John Mulvey (who will be replaced by Brian Gordon) has pulled out of the race for a Central Council seat, which will now be contested by Stephen Flynn (Mohill), PJ Meehan (Kiltubrid) and Sean O Suilleabhain (Sean OHeslins).

And PJ Meehan has withdrawn from the race for one of the two Connacht Council seats up for grabs. Outgoing delegate Gerry McGovern (Cloone), Jim Meehan (Dromahair) and Pat Feely (Manorhamilton) will do battle.

 

 

 

14-Dec-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Coiste Chontae Liatroma Awards 2012

Coiste Chontae Liatroma Awards 2012

Jim Lynch Hall of Fame   Eamon Mc Gowan (Allen Gaels)
   
County Player of the Year   Emlyn Mulligan (Melvin Gaels)

Senior Club Player of the Year   Brendan Brennan (Melvin Gaels)

Intermediate Club Player of the Year  Darren Duignan (Gortletteragh)

Junior Club Player of the Year  Conor Guckian (Leitrim Gaels)

Referee of the Year     Eamon O Grady (Drumkeerin)

Club Grounds of the Year   Drumkeerin GAA

Minor Player of the Year    Brendan Flynn (St. Marys)

U16 Player of the Year     Mark Plunkett (Aughawillan)

Coiste na nÓg Referee of the Year   Sean Mc Kiernan (Aughavas)

County Hurler of the Year    Kevin Mc Grath (Gortletteragh)

Club Hurler of the Year    Michael Poniard (Cluainín Iomaint)

Young Hurler of the Year    Niall McLoughlin (Cluainín Iomaint)

 

Congratulations to all our award winners.

 

The ladies football and handball award winners will be announced later.

The presentation will take place in the Bush Hotel in Carrick-on-Shannon on January 25th.

 

 

09-Dec-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Connacht GAA

Connacht GAA opened their new state of the art Connacht GAA Centre at Cloonacurry, Bekan, Claremorris, Co Mayo yesterday 8/12/12.

The centre, which is located within 40 minutes of 90 of the Provinces clubs, cost €8m to construct, half of which came from central GAA funds including those monies generated by the rental of Croke Park for soccer and rugby matches.

After the completion of two phases to date, the centre includes five full size Prunty pitches, One 3G full size pitch, floodlighting for five of the six pitches and parking for 400 cars and 20 buses.

It also includes all modern ancillary back up facilities associated with all aspects of the preparation of top inter-county teams.

It will cater for county, club, school and academy teams as well as the training and upskilling of referees and coaches.


 

 

09-Dec-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Scór na nÓg Semi-Final Results

Scór na nÓg took place last Saturday evening in Carrick-on-Shannon and Sunday afternoon in Ballinamore.  The entertainment was fantastic and a credit to the club mentors who coached the young participants.
 
Results of the Leitrim Scór na nÓg semi-finals are as follows…..
 
Rince Foirne:
Mohill B

Bornacoola

Sean OHeslins
Aughavas

Amhranaíocht Aonair:
Cormac Sammon – Aughnasheelan

Paula Kiernan – Carrigallen
Aoife McLoughlin – Mohill
Katie Conefrey – Fenagh
Ceol Uirlise: 
Naomh Muire
Aughavas
Aughnasheelan
Dromahair
 
Aithriseoireacht:
Grace Reilly – Sean OHeslins
Amy Cosgrove – Mohill
Mark Diffley – Naomh Muire
Aaron ODonnell – Aughnasheelan
Bailéad Ghrúpa:
Naomh Muire
Aughnasheelan
Aughawillan
Mohill
Trath na gCeist:
Bornacoola
Kiltubrid A
Fenagh A
Kiltubrid B
Sean OHeslins A
 
Nuachleas:
Bornacoola
Aughnasheelan
Mohill
Kiltubrid
Rince Seit:
Sean OHeslins
Fenagh
Aughnasheelan
County Final will be held on Saturday 5th January, further details to follow. 

 

 

03-Dec-12 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

U21 A Championship Final

This was one of the best attended U21 Finals in years and the huge attendance were treated to a game of real quality that excelled in all that is good in our games.  

Both teams played an attractive brand of fast-flowing football which seen the game ebb and flow and remain in the balance throughout.  To be fair there was some untidy play and mistakes made at times – stemming no doubt from the tension of the occasion for the players, but all in all, it will be remembered for all the tenacious defending, sweeping moves from defence to attack, exquisite scores and the wonderful atmosphere in the stands.

Normal time couldn’t separate the two sides and even though they were both out on their feet at the full time whistle they still managed to produce another 20 minutes of quality football.  

Congratulations to Glencar Manorhamilton on their win but most especially to both teams and their mentors for producing one of the best games of football in the 2012 Leitrim Championship Season.

Final score Glencar Manorhamilton 1-10, St Manchans 1-8.

 

 

03-Dec-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

2012 Leitrim Sports Star Awards

Leitrim’s sporting heroes were honoured last Saturday evening, December 1st, when the Leitrim Sports Partnership hosted the 2012 Leitrim Sports Star Awards in the Landmark Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon.  

These awards recognises the achievements of people across different sports as well as placing a big emphasis on the role of the volunteer and recreational activities which is the ethos of Leitrim Sports Partnership. 

Leitrim GAA take this opportunity to congratulate all the GAA nominees and winners.  The GAA winners are listed below.  Well done to all concerned.

Volunteer of the Year

Paddy Connaughton Seán O’Heslin’s GAA

Sports Individual Senior

Cathal McCrannÓgortletteragh & Leitrim GAA

Men’s Team of the Year

Cluainín Iomáint Hurling Team

Ladies Team of the Year

Leitrim Ladies Senior Team

 

 

 

03-Dec-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Glencar Manorhamilton and St Manchans to contest U21 A Football Championship Final this weekend

Glencar Manorhamilton and St Manchans will contest the U21 A Football Championship Final this Sunday at 1.30pm in Páirc Seán. Both sides have had impressive runs to the final – they both have potent forward lines and mean defences as can be seen from their quarter and semi final results as listed below:

Quarter Final

Glencar Manorhamilton 4-15, Kiltoghert Gaels 1-3

St Manchans 4-17, St Francis 0-5

 

Semi Finals

Glencar Manorhamilton 4-13, Ballinamore Sean OHeslins 1-5

St Manchans 3-10, Carrigallen 0-6

 

A rip roaring contest is expected on Sunday.  

Dont miss it.

MAY THE BEST TEAM WIN.

 

 

26-Nov-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Hurling News

Cluainín Iomaint and Gortletteragh played the Minor Hurling Final last Sunday at St. Marys GAA pitch.  With near perfect weather conditions and playing surface for hurling the supporters were treated to some wonderful hurling.  In a one sided game the Manorhamilton team dominated the game in all areas of the field.  Cluainín were on a high from winning the Under 16 Championship last weekend and with senior county players of Niall McLoughlin and Kevin Clerkin showing leadership Gortletteragh just could not cope.  Gortletteragh did have the fitness and physicality but their lack of practice with the camán and sliotar was evident. Niall Beirne and Enna Madden battled hard but the elusive James Rooney and Niall McLoughlin in midfield for Manor were much too strong.  Gavin O Hagan had to be alert to make two fine saves inÓgoals for Cluainín in the second half.  Martin Monaghan, Conor O Hagan and Micheal Feely commanded the full back line while the skillful Kevin Clerkin and Ethan Clancy won every ball that came their way in the half back line.  Karl McDermott at centre half forward for Cluainín will surely be making an appearance for the county team soon.  He was instrumental in all of Cluainíns attacks.  Alan McSharry also showed some great touches at corner forward.  In total Manor had nine players on the score sheet which shows that it was by no means a one man show.  Final score Cluainín Iomaint 4.13 Gortletteragh 0.03.
Well done to Cluainín Iomaint who are setting the standard for others to follow making a clean sweep winning the Under 16, Minor and Senior Championships.

 

 

26-Nov-12 by Micheal Dolan – Hurling PRO

Junior Scór

Scór Season is starting off this weekend with the semi-finals. Saturday 1st December will be held in St Marys Hall in Carrick on Shannon at 5pm and Sunday 2nd in the Community Hall in Ballinamore at 3pm. Clubs should contact Maura Mulvey with entries before Friday 30th.

Dances excluded from this years competition:
Rince Foirne: Cross Reel, Trip to the Cottage & The 8 Hand Jig
Rince Seit: Longford Set, The Roscommon Lancers & Cavan Reel Set

Best of luck to all competitors involved.

 

 

26-Nov-12 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

North Leitrim Scór na mBunscoileanna Winners

The North Leitrim night of Scór na mBunscoileanna took place in the Bee Park Centre Manorhamilton on Friday night last.

The winners were:

 

Trath na gCeist:            Gaelscoil Cluainín A & B (Tie)

Solo Singing:                 Mairéad Ni Fhearghusa Gaelscoil Cluainín B

Instrumental Music:        Gaelscoil Cluainín B

Solo Dancing:                Romai McMorrow, St Clares

Recitation:                    Caoimhe nÓg Ualghairg, Gaelscoil Cluainín A

Solo Music:                   Tara Ni hAgáin, Gaelscoil Cluainín A

Rince Sean Nós:             Mairéad Ni Fhearghusa Gaelscoil Cluainín B

Ballad Group:                 Ardvarney NS

 

Cormac MacGiolla Shield for the best overall school from the 3 nights was won by Gaelscoil Cluainín.

 

 

 

26-Nov-12 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor