The Late Padraig McGloin Glenade RIP

Padraig McGloin  (Melvin Gaels) former Leitrim footballer passed away on the 23rd January suddenly at his home in Rathmines. Padraig passed away just as he lived his life, in a quiet and unassuming way.

Padraig was a star member of the 1956 Leitrim Minor Team that won the 1956 Connacht Minor Championship, the county’s second ever provincial title up to that time. At the 2007 Leitrim GAA  County Board dinner the team were honoured in the Bush Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon recognising their achievement.

Padraig went on to play on the Leitrim Senior Team in the 50’s & 60’ and was on the Leitrim Senior team that that defeated Roscommon in the Connacht Senior Football Championship Semi-Final by 1-08 to 1-03 on June 23rd, 1963 in Markievicz Park, Sligo.

Leitrim were defeated by Galway in the Connacht Final on July 14th in MacHale Park, Castlebar.

Pictured – 1963 Leitrim Senior Team

Back row, l-r, Liam Foran (Drumshanbo -Sean McDermotts, Dublin), Padraig McGloin (Melvin Gaels), Kevin McGowan (Melvin Gaels), Paudge McGowan (Melvin Gaels), Paddy Guckian (St Mary’s Kiltoghert), Fergus O’Rourke (Aughavas), Frankie Beirne (Ballinamore) and Kevin O’Malley (Melvin Gaels).

Front row, l-r, Josie Murray (St Mary’s Kiltoghert), Cathal Flynn (Gorvagh – Sean McDermotts), Jack Faughnan (Annaduff), Pakie McGarty (Mohill – Tara, London), Jim Lynch (Jamestown – Sean McDermotts), Mel Kelly (Cloone) and Tom Colreavy (Gortletteragh).

The Leitrim Co Board express their deepest sympathy to his sisters (Doreen (Bundoran) and Bernie (Swinford), his nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. A cremation service took place at Dardistown Crematorium in Dublin. A memorial mass and burial of ashes will take place in his native Glenade at a later date which will be announced.

May Padraig Rest In  Peace.

PopUp Gaeltacht CLG Chill Mhantáin 2023

Líon isteach an fhoirm ghairid seo , le do thoil, chun clárú do Pop-Up Gaeltacht CLG Chill Mhantáin a bheidh ar siúl ar an 5ú de Mhárta 2023! Cabhróidh do chlárúchán linn agus sinn ag eagrú na hócáide.
Bí i measc an chéad 50 duine le clárú chun an seans a bheith agat ceann de 3 phéire ticéad don chluiche a bhuachan.

 

Please fill in the Attached form to register for Wicklow GAA’s Pop-Up Gaeltacht for Seachtain na Gaeilge which takes place on 5th March in Echelon Park Aughrim. This will help us in organising the event.

The first 50 to register will be entered in a draw for a pair of match tickets!

Leitrim GAA Supporters Club Bus to Wicklow

Leitrim GAA Supporters Club will charter a bus to next Sunday’s Allianz League Division 4 League encounter with Wicklow in Echelon Park, Aughrim 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 v Carlow Ticket Information

Have You Got Your Tickets Yet?
Allianz League Round 4 – Leitrim GAA v Carlow GAA– Sunday 26th February @2pm in Avant Money Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada.
As we approach the 5th weekend of the Allianz leagues this is a gentle reminder that cash will not be accepted on entry to venues. All supporters must purchase tickets in advance.
For those who do not have access to purchase online or wish to use cash, tickets are available to buy in Centra and SuperValu stores locally – Centra  Drumshanbo.
SuperValu  Ballinamore.
SuperValu  Manorhamilton.
SuperValu  Carrick On Shannon.
All rounds of the leagues are on sale so One cash transaction in a store, to purchase for fixtures until the end of March, is possible!

Matchday Team and Squad – Leitrim V Wexford

Matchday Team and Squad
Leitrim V Wexford
Date: 19.2.2023
Venue: Chadwick’s Wexford Park, Wexford

  1. Darren Maxwell
  2. Paddy Maguire
  3. Mark Diffley
  4. Conor Reynolds
  5. Conor Farrell
  6. Domhnaill Flynn
  7. Riordan O Rourke
  8. Pearce Dolan
  9. Donal Wrynn
  10. Darragh Rooney
  11. Jack Heslin
  12. Paul Keaney
  13. Evan Sweeney
  14. Keith Beirne
  15. Jordan Reynolds
  16. Nevin O Donnell
  17. James Rooney
  18. Adam Reynolds
  19. Fergal McTague
  20. Shane Quinn
  21. Mark Plunkett
  22. Conor Dwyer
  23. Diarmuid Kelleher
  24. Oisin McLoughlin
  25. Tom Prior
  26. Tom Quinn

Gaeltacht Grants 2023

Gaeltacht Grants 2023

 

Leitrim Co Board GAA in conjunction with Comhairle Contae Liatroma is offering grants for attendance at Gaeltacht courses to Leitrim boys and girls as part of their promotion of an Ghaeilge. A number of grants for €300 and €200 will be awarded. These grants are open to boys and girls living in County Leitrim.

 

Application forms can be found on the link leitrimgaa.ie/gaeltacht and  can be completed and submitted online.

 

The closing date for applications is Thursday 16 March 2023. A draw will be made to select the successful candidates. When students return from the Gaeltacht, they can claim their grant money on production of evidence of having successfully completed the course.

Applications via the link:  leitrimgaa.ie/gaeltacht

 

Living Well February Date Online Availability

Our next online Living Well programme is starting on Thursday 23rd Feb at 2pm and there are still a few places available – See Poster Below For More Details.

WEXFORD V LEITRIM – 2 ALL AT THIS STAGE.

Wexford lost to Laois in the last round in Portlaoise on a scoreline of 1-13 to 1-8. Laois are everybody’s favourites to get promoted so the Wexford performance was a good one away from home. At home they will be very difficult to beat. Wexford consider themselves to be a Division 3 team.

Wexford v Leitrim is never easy. It is seven years (2016) since Leitrim last played Wexford in Wexford.

Leitrim v Wexford 20th March 2022- Final Score -Leitrim 3-9 Wexford 1-11.

The last few meetings between both counties have been ding dong affairs. Last year in Carrick on Shannon substitute Conor Cullen fired to the visitor’s net just before the death. A goal by Darragh Rooney  in the first  half put Leitrim in the driving seat and they lead by 1 –04 to O-04 at the break. Leitrim maintained a slight edge in the early second half proceedings but Wexford levelled twice and edged ahead with points by Byrne and Shanley. However, a 48th minute Ryan O’Rourke goal for Leitrim and Cullen’s goal near the end gave Leitrim a bigger win than looked likely to happen for long periods in the game.

Due to covid in 2021 Wexford and Leitrim did not play each other as Leitrim played in a group of Antrim Sligo and Louth, and in 2020 Leitrim played in Division 3 and they did not meet.

In 2019 Leitrim beat Wexford in Carrick on Shannon by 3-15 to 0-11 and got promoted under Terry Hyland’s management.

In 2018 it was Wexford’s turn to play in Division 3 and we did not play each other.

In 2017 Wexford beat Leitrim in Carrick on Shannon on a scoreline of 0-16 to 0-14 and Wexford got promoted that year.

It is seven years ago (2016) since Wexford had home advantage against Leitrim and Wexford came out on top on a scoreline of 0-14 to 1-10 against a Shane Ward managed Leitrim team. The sides were deadlocked as the game entered the closing minutes, but Donal Shanley (Wexford) pointed a controversial game-winning free in additional time.

The Leitrim team listed in the match programme was  – Brendan Flynn, Mathew Murphy, Niall Woods, Michael McWeeney, Killian McGrisken, Barry Prior, Shane Quinn, Donal Wrynn, Darren Sweeney, Nevin O Donnell, Emlyn Mulligan, Kevin Conlan, Ciaran Gilheaney, Adrian Croal, Brian Mulvey. Leitrim scorers, S Quinn (1-01), N O’Donnell (0-03), C Gaffney (0-02), E Mulligan (0-02), A Croal (0-01), K Conlan (0-01)

Four  players from 2016 are still on the Leitrim panel, Donal Wrynn, Shane Quinn, Nevin O Donnell and Emlyn Mulligan. In  the 2016  game Nevin O Donnell scored 0-03 , Nevin is sub goalie on the current panel and Shane Quinn scored 1-01 from the left half back position.

Since 2016 Leitrim have played Wexford four times ( 2016,2017,2019 and 2022) winning two and losing two. Who will win next Sunday, that is the question?.

It won’t be easy and will be close but with a bit of luck on our side we will bring home a victory.

Eamonn Duignan

Leitrim GAA Supporters Club Bus to Wexford

Leitrim GAA Supporters Club will charter a bus to next Sunday’s Allianz League Division 4 League encounter with Carlow Wexford in Chadwick’s Wexford Park, 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.

Allianz Hurling League – Leitrim Versus Lancashire – Change Of Venue

Please Be Advised That Due To Unforseen Circumstances The Allianz Hurling League Game Leitrim Versus Lancashire Will Now Take Place In Avant Money Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada At 2pm On Saturday 11th February.

The Late Ronan Moran, Aughnagallop, Drumshanbo, Leitrim.

Leitrim GAA are saddened to learn of the passing of the Late Ronan Moran, Aughnagallop, Drumshanbo Co Leitrim.

We extend our sympathy to his parents John and Geraldine, his brothers Kevin and Fergal, Aunts and Uncles Abina, Ann, Niall and Joe, his loving cousins Darragh, Eve and Ciaran, his extended family, especially Colette and Tarah, his girlfriend, Kaitlyn and his wide circle of friends.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé.

Funeral Arrangements As Follows https://rip.ie/death-notice/ronan-moran-drumshanbo-leitrim/525686

 

 

Leitrim Versus London Match Report

Match Report – Leitrim v London 05/02/2023

London is a special place for me. In 1982  (41 years ago)  I was on the first Leitrim team to play London in London in the Connacht Championship. We won 1-13 to 0-4. In the intervening years London have improved dramatically and yesterday in London I was hugely impressed with London’s performance. Make no mistake about it this game went right to the wire and had the huge crowd on the edge of their seats in what was a championship atmosphere.

In the first half London were finding it easier to get into scoring positions and kicked a number of bad wides. Leitrim were struggling to break down the London defence and were more economical and the first half ended 0-6 to 0-3 in Leitrim’s favour undeservedly so.

The second half went one way then the other  and when Keith Beirne scored a goal it looked comfortable at 1-7 to 0-5. Another goal from Donal Wrynn followed and at 2-9 to 0-7 it looked done and dusted with fifteen minutes of normal time to go. When London had Henry Walsh red carded in the 56th minute it appeared Leitrim’s job was done. With London really piling on the pressure and scoring five points in a row the game exploded in the 65th minute when London scored a goal from a loose ball to bring the score to 2-10 to 1-13.  Three points in it as we approached the last five minutes it was squeaky bum time. Leitrim worked the ball up the field past the London defence line  and within the minute Tom Prior got the goal that would make the game safe notwithstanding a few anxious moments before the final whistle.

The match was a serious test for the Leitrim team. Travelling by bus, going through airports, getting buses when you arrive and trying to ensure it does not affect performance is really hard to do. That Leitrim won against a serious London team and will do wonders for the players confidence. Certainly London scoring five points  in a row with a man down at a crucial time in the match needs examination. London will win a few matches at home in London and could impact on the final league placings for a few teams.  The Leitrim team are a unit and their preparation is very professional under Andy and his management team. In all the circumstances it was a great victory.

Next up Wexford…..

 

Eamonn Duignan