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Largy National School pupils were the delighted winners of the Leitrim Jersey Day, a Championship promotional competition, sponsored by Connacht Council GAA. There was a big welcome for the officials who called to the school with the prizes on Friday last, but the warmest Céad MÃÂle Failte was for Leitrim corner forward Adrian Croal and his team mate, who had been coaching in the school for a number of weeks, Brian McDonald.
The delight in the young faces to see two of their idols in their midst, chatting, giving advice and posing with them for photographer James Molloy, surely was proof positive that the young people of the county are fully behind this Leitrim team. It would have been a similar scenario in any school in the county.
The parting shot from the pupils to Adrian Croal was to âÅscore at least six pointsâ against Mayo. That might be considered a tall order, but Adrian is well used to splitting the posts, whether in a Glencar-Manorhamilton or Leitrim jersey, so who knows!
What we do know is that Adrian and all the county players have given of their all in preparing for the Championship, working themselves to the bone for joint team Managers Brian Breen and George Dugdale, as well as meeting the demands and heeding the advice of team Medical Officer Dr. Declan Loftus and all the other members of the backroom team. Nothing is being left undone.
The players had their minds right in the run up to the London game, when the pundits and the papers said a win for London was on the cards. It’s the same story again, Mayo are odds on favourites.
Of course, none of those making the predictions will actually be playing, none of them will be able to get inside the psyche of the men in the green and gold, none of them can be sure of the real story. The game is far from over yet.
We certainly won’t be lacking in support, as Leitrim followers will be in Castlebar early to cheer on the Ladies Intermediate team in the Connacht Semi-final against Sligo, which gets proceedings underway at noon. Later in the day Leitrim teams, selected from schools throughout the county, will take to the field in the boys’ and girls’ Cumann na m-Bunscol ExhibitionÓgames against Mayo.
There will probably be a lot of hoarse voices cheering on Leitrim, as supporters will have been in Pairc Sean on Saturday evening, urging on the county Minors in their big game against our friends and rivals from across the bridge. Roscommon always bring out the best in us!
So a busy weekend lies ahead. Pride of place will, of course, be given to the Senior Semi-final, when we have about seventy minutes to produce a very unique Connacht Final for 2012.
As Adrian Croal and Brian McDonald bounded down the steps from Largy school, one could detect a glint in their eyes. They and their fellow Leitrim players could have something up their sleeve!
As we all head west on Sunday we will know that nothing beats being there.
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20-Jun-12 by Colette Fox – PRO
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Connacht Minor Football Championship 2012
Coiste na nÓgOur Connacht Minor Championship kicks off next Saturday June 23rd at 5.00pm in Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada. This is going to be a huge game for our minor team as Roscommon are very strong and are probably favourites to win the Connacht Championship after winning the Connacht League.
In the Connacht League Roscommon had an impressive win Scóring 15 points to our 1 goal and 4 points and everyone was bitterly disappointed with the result but no one more than Mark and his team. They continued with their hard work and even though they were narrowly beaten by Longford they had a great win against Mayo with a score of 3-08 to Mayo’€’s 1-09.
We all know that the Championship can be a lot different to the League and anything can happen. Roscommon won’€’t have it easy when they come to Carrick next Saturday evening after all the hard work that has been put in for this Championship.
Mark Heslin and his backroom team of Gareth Foley, Derek Kellegher and Michael McGuinness have put in a huge effort and commitment to training in preparation for the Minor Championship and we would like to wish them the very best of luck.
Please come out and support our Minor Team who are a great bunch of lads and a big support behind them will make a huge difference.
20-Jun-12 by Gerri Mulhern – PRO – Coiste na nÓg
Mayo v Leitrim
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 Into the West from Largy
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Largy National School pupils were the delighted winners of the Leitrim Jersey Day, a Championship promotional competition, sponsored by Connacht Council GAA. There was a big welcome for the officials who called to the school with the prizes on Friday last, but the warmest Céad MÃÂle Failte was for Leitrim corner forward Adrian Croal and his team mate, who had been coaching in the school for a number of weeks, Brian McDonald.
The delight in the young faces to see two of their idols in their midst, chatting, giving advice and posing with them for photographer James Molloy, surely was proof positive that the young people of the county are fully behind this Leitrim team. It would have been a similar scenario in any school in the county.
The parting shot from the pupils to Adrian Croal was to âÅscore at least six pointsâ against Mayo. That might be considered a tall order, but Adrian is well used to splitting the posts, whether in a Glencar-Manorhamilton or Leitrim jersey, so who knows!
What we do know is that Adrian and all the county players have given of their all in preparing for the Championship, working themselves to the bone for joint team Managers Brian Breen and George Dugdale, as well as meeting the demands and heeding the advice of team Medical Officer Dr. Declan Loftus and all the other members of the backroom team. Nothing is being left undone.
The players had their minds right in the run up to the London game, when the pundits and the papers said a win for London was on the cards. It’s the same story again, Mayo are odds on favourites.
Of course, none of those making the predictions will actually be playing, none of them will be able to get inside the psyche of the men in the green and gold, none of them can be sure of the real story. The game is far from over yet.
We certainly won’t be lacking in support, as Leitrim followers will be in Castlebar early to cheer on the Ladies Intermediate team in the Connacht Semi-final against Sligo, which gets proceedings underway at noon. Later in the day Leitrim teams, selected from schools throughout the county, will take to the field in the boys’ and girls’ Cumann na m-Bunscol ExhibitionÓgames against Mayo.
There will probably be a lot of hoarse voices cheering on Leitrim, as supporters will have been in Pairc Sean on Saturday evening, urging on the county Minors in their big game against our friends and rivals from across the bridge. Roscommon always bring out the best in us!
So a busy weekend lies ahead. Pride of place will, of course, be given to the Senior Semi-final, when we have about seventy minutes to produce a very unique Connacht Final for 2012.
As Adrian Croal and Brian McDonald bounded down the steps from Largy school, one could detect a glint in their eyes. They and their fellow Leitrim players could have something up their sleeve!
As we all head west on Sunday we will know that nothing beats being there.
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20-Jun-12 by Colette Fox – PRO
Under 8 and Under 10 Blitz
Coiste na nÓgUnder 8 & 10 Blitz 201219-Jun-12 by Gerri Mulhern – PRO – Coiste na nÓg
Under 12 Blitz Round 3
Coiste na nÓgUnder 12 Blitz
Round 3
Garadice Gaels v St Marys
Fenagh-St Caillins v Drumkeerin
Ballinamore-SOH v Allen Gaels
Glencar-Manorhamilton v Annaduff
Aughavas v Mohill
Leitrim Gaels v Carrigallen
St Osnats v Cloone
Bornacoola v Gortletteragh
Aughnasheelin v Glenfarne-Kilty
Home teams listed first
18-Jun-12 by Gerri Mulhern – PRO – Coiste na nÓg
Under 13 Feile Round 3
Coiste na nÓgAll Games at 7pm
Under 13 Feile
Round 3
Fri 22nd Melvin Gaels v Ballinamore-SOH
St Marys v Mohill
Wed 27th Aughavas v Leitrim Gaels
Home teams listed first.
18-Jun-12 by Gerri Mulhern – PRO – Coiste na nÓg
Round 1 Football Qualifier Draw
County FootballThe draw has been made for Round 1 of the GAA Football All-Ireland Qualifiers, with the meeting of Derry and Longford the pick of the round. Allianz Football League Division II champions Longford have been impressive so far this summer, and only exited Leinster after a narrow replay defeat to Wexford. Their meeting with Derry is a repeat of previous Qualifier meetings in 2002 and 2006, and it will be a tough test for both sides. Elsewhere, it will be an all-Ulster affair when Fermanagh meet Cavan, while Armagh take on Roscommon in what should be an interesting dual. Laois take on neighbours Carlow, while Louth also have a clash with a Leinster rival – they take on Westmeath. Offaly and Tipperary were both relegated from Division III in the spring, and they will now meet, looking to make the most of their summers. The final two games see London entertain Antrim, and Wicklow take on Waterford. The matches will all take place on Saturday, June 30. Fixture details will follow shortly. GAA Football All-Ireland Qualifiers Round 1 Laois v Carlow Westmeath v Louth Roscommon v Armagh Fermanagh v Cavan Tipperary v Offaly London v Antrim Wicklow v Waterford Longford v Derry
18-Jun-12 by Colette Fox – PRO
Leitrim Winner of the Connacht GAA Jersey Day Announced
GeneralLeitrim Winner of the Connacht GAA Jersey Day Announced
Connacht GAA saw a huge response from across the Province to ‘Jersey Day’. Over 20,000 children took park in the initiative with entries returned from almost 200 schools. The standard of entry was very high with excellent photos taken of many imaginative projects undertaken by the schools.
We take this opportunity to thank all the National Schools in Leitrim who participated in the Connacht Jersey Day. The independent adjudicators were very impressed at the high standard of entries received from the schools in the county and extend compliments to the teachers and pupils who were so enthusiastic towards the initiative. After long deliberation the adjudicators decided to select LARGY National School as the Leitrim winner. Well done Largy!
Diarmuid Sweeney Runai Coiste Chontae Liatroma, Barbara Byrne Runai Coiste na nÓg and Collette Fox Oifigeach Caidrimh Poiblí will join Connacht PRO Tommy Moran as well as county players Adrian Croal and Brian McDonald when they pay a special visit to the school today, Friday 15th June between 1-2pm to present the school with their prizes. The school will receive tickets for Leitrims Connacht football semi final match with Mayo on Sunday 24th June, coaching resources and equipment as part of their winning prize.
Connacht GAA would like to thank all schools for their involvement in ‘Jersey Day and record their thanks to Cumann na mBunscoil Liatroma for promoting the initiative on behalf of Connacht GAA.
18-Jun-12 by Colette Fox – PRO
Electric Ireland Connacht GAA Minor Football Championship
Coiste na nÓgThis Saturday evening in Páirc Seán at 5pm close neighbours and keen rivals Roscommon and Leitrim will meet in the Electric Ireland Connacht GAA Minor Football Championship.
With the Rossies already having captured the Connacht Minor League, they will be playing their hearts out with their eyes on a possible double. Carrick on Shannon has proven a difficult venue for visitors to get a result, so Leitrim hopes will be high on a busy weekend for the county.
Coiste Chontae Liatroma wish the Leitrim Minor Team and Management the very best of luck.
Reminder – Extra time if necessary.
17-Jun-12 by Colette Fox – PRO
Under 13 Feile Round 2
Coiste na nÓg13-Jun-12 by Gerri Mulhern – PRO – Coiste na nÓg
Under 12 Blitz Round 2
Coiste na nÓgAll games at 7pm.13-Jun-12 by Gerri Mulhern – PRO – Coiste na nÓg
Under 8 & 10 Blitz
Coiste na nÓg13-Jun-12 by Gerri Mulhern – PRO – Coiste na nÓg
GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Qualifiers
County FootballThe draw will also be carried live on the RTÉ News Now channel as well as being streamed live on the RTÉ News and Sport website, RTÉ.ie.
Live updates will be sent out as the draw unfolds from the GAA’s official Twitter account @officialGAA and full details of the Round 1 fixtures will be available on the GAA’s website, GAA.ie, shortly after the draw is completed.
The teams that have already confirmed their places in the first round draw are Antrim, Cavan, Fermanagh, Armagh, London, Roscommon, Tipperary, Waterford, Westmeath, Louth, Longford, Wicklow and Laois.
The losers of three further provincial games taking place next weekend – Derry-Donegal, Kildare-Offaly and Meath-Carlow – will also be added to the draw.
12-Jun-12 by Colette Fox – PRO