Leitrim team to play London

Connacht GAA Senior Football Championship
Sunday 3rd June 2012

London vs. Leitrim

Ruislip, London
Throw in: 3pm
Referee: R. Hickey, (An Clár).

The Leitrim team announced to play London in the quarter final of the Connacht Football Championship features two championship debutants in Paddy McGowan from St Patrick’s Dromahair and Fabian McMorrow from Melvin Gaels.

Foireann Liatroim        

Leitrim: 1. Cathal McCrann, (Gortletteragh), 2. James Glancy, (St Marys), 3. Ciaran Egan, (Gortletteragh), 4. Paddy Maguire (Capt), (Glencar Manorhamilton), 5. Colm Clarke, (Drumkeerin), 6. Fabian McMorrow, (Melvin Gaels), 7. Wayne McKeon, (Ballinamore Seán OHeslins), 8. Darren Sweeney, (Glencar Manorhamilton), 9. Daniel Lowe, (St Marys), 10. Paddy McGowan, (St Patricks Dromahair), 11. Emlyn Mulligan, (Melvin Gaels), 12. Paul Brennan, (Melvin Gaels), 13. Ray Cox, (Annaduff), 14. James Glancy, (Glencar Manorhamilton), 15. Adrian Croal, (Glencar Manorhamilton). 

Bainisteoirí Barney Breen and George Dugdale

 

We take this opportunity to wish the management and players all the very best on Sunday.

 

 

30-May-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Leitrim GAA Coaching & Games Development

Leitrim GAA Coaching & Games Development

 

 

 

 

 

Kellogg’s GAA Cúl camps

Kellogg’s are the new National sponser for the GAA Cúl camps. Currently in the shops are promotional packs of Kelloggs Cornflakes and Rice Krispies containing a special code which if used when registering on line will give a €5 reduction. Leitrim GAA coaching and games will operate 12 regional camps during the month of July. All children attending will receive a full camp kit including bag. On line booking has commenced, see Leitrim GAA or National GAA website for details, and written application forms have been distributed.

This year the cost of attending our camps has been reduced and are as follows, 1st child €55, 2nd child €45, with all additional brothers or sisters only €40. This reduction along with the Kellogg’s promotion make our camps really great value.

 

Kellogg’s GAA Cúl camps Free Places competition

Look out in next weeks edition of the Leitrim Observer for the start of this years free places competition. One free place each week for the next four weeks, so get your copy of the Leitrim Observer, answer the simple question and you could be the lucky winner of one of the free places on this year’s Kellogg’s GAA Cúl camps.

 

Under 8 & 10 Blitz

The next round of blitz will take place on Saturday next, June 2nd. The following are the groupings.

St. Mary’s & Annaduff, Glencar Manor & Drumkeerin, Carrigallen & Leitrim Gaels, Melvin Gaels & Dromahair, Allen Gaels & Fenagh St. Caillins, Aughavas & Cloone, Ballinamore SOH & Kiltubrid, Bornacoola & Aughnasheelin, Garadice Gaels & Gortletteragh & Mohill, Glenfarne & St. Osnats.

Club mentors should make contact with each other if for some reason they are unable to attend on Saturday morning. All clubs please note that if you intend organising blitz games other than those organised by Coiste na nÓg, you now need to apply to the CCC for approval for same.

 

Camoige training

Training continues on Monday evenings at 7.30pm in the Carriock community school pitch in preperation for feile 2012. This year Feile takes place in Dublin on the 5th,6th & 7th of July. Girls need to be over 10 yrs and under 14 to participate in Feile. This is a great opportunity for girls to experience camogie in the County and we would ask any girls interested to contact Yvonne Beirne on 087-6235855 or Miream Cunniffe on 086-1693563 for more details.

 

Under 14 Development Squad

The squad play Longford in Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada on Saturday next in a double game. The first game will commence at 11am with the second game at 12.15. Players will be contacted with details of which game they will be playing in.

 

For further details on any of the above contact.

Padraig McGourty coachingofficer.leitrim@gaa.ie

Thomas Keenan thomas.keenan.gm.leitrim@gaa.ie

 

 

 

 

 

30-May-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Ronnie Delany Special Guest at Golf Classic

Coiste Chontae Liatroma would like to record our sincere thanks to Barry Donnellan and his hard working committee for having organised the Leitrim Golf Classic in Edmondstown golf Club on May 18th. Once again the annual outing was a great success and we would like to acknowledge the generous sponsorship of the main tournament sponsor Joe Leydon and also to Mel Sorohan for his sponsorship. Attendees at the post tournament dinner were delighted to have the opportunity to meet with Ronnie Delany, Irelands Olympic 1500m gold medal winner in Melbourne in 1956 who was Joe Leydons special guest. Finally, thanks to all who participated in the event – your continued support for our associations activities is greatly appreciated. Courtesy of Barry Donnellan, some photographs from the event are available here.

Prize Winners on the night were:

1st: Sorohan Builders Ltd

2nd: Team Seamus Lavin

3rd: Grosvenor Services

4th: Team Joe Flynn

5th: Motor Distributors

 

 

26-May-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

U12 Blitz 2012

Under 12 Groupings Blitz 2012

 

St Marys Allen Gaels Mohill Aughnasheelin
Fenagh-St Caillins Glencar-Manor Leitrim Gaels Gortletteragh
Melvin Gaels Kiltubrid DromahairGlenfarne-Kilty
Drumkeerin Annaduff CarrigallenSt Osnats
Garadice Gaels Ballinamore-SOH Aughavas Bornacoola
Cloone

 

Round 1 St Marys v Fenagh-St Caillins Allen Gaels v Glencar-Manor Mohill v Leitrim Gaels Aughnasheelin v Gortletteragh Melvin Gaels v Drumkeerin Kiltubrid v Annaduff Dromahair v CarrigallenÓglenfarne-Kilty v St Osnats Garadice Gaels- Bye Ballinamore-Soh- Bye Aughavas- Bye Cloone v Bornacoola

Round 2 Fenagh-St Caillins v Melvin Gaels Glencar-Manor v Kiltubrid Leitrim Gaels v Dromahair Gortletteragh v St Osnats Drumkeerin v Garadice Gaels Annaduff v Ballinamore-Soh Carrigallen v Aughavas Bornacoola v Aughnasheelin St Marys-Bye Allen Gaels-Bye Mohill-Bye Cloone v Glenfarne-Kilty

Round 3 Garadice Gaels v St Marys Ballinamore-Soh v Allen Gaels Aughavas v Mohill St Osnats v Cloone Fenagh-St Caillins v DrumkeerinÓglencar-Manor v Annaduff Leitrim Gaels v Carrigallen Bornacoola v Gortletteragh Melvin Gaels-Bye Kiltubrid-Bye Dromahair-Bye Aughnasheelin v Glenfarne-Kilty

Round 4 Melvin Gaels v Garadice Gaels Kiltubrid v Ballinamore-Soh Dromahair v Aughavas Gortletteragh v Cloone Drumkeerin v St Marys Annaduff v Allen Gaels Carrigallen v Mohill St Osnats v Aughnasheelin Fenagh-St Caillins- Bye Glencar-Manor-Bye Leitrim Gaels-Bye Glenfarne-Kilty v Bornacoola

Round 5 Garadice Gaels v Fenagh-St Caillins Ballinamore-Soh v Glencar-Manor Aughavas v Leitrim Gaels Bornacoola v Sy Osnats St Marys v Melvin Gaels Allen Gaels v Kiltubrid Mohill v Dromahair Aughnasheelin v Cloone Drumkeerin-Bye Annaduff-Bye Carrigallen-Bye Glenfarne-Kilty v Gortletteragh

 

 

23-May-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Under 12 Mini League

 Under 12 mini leagues playing rules & regulations


 

 

 

  • Pitch dimensions 90-100m x 40-50m.

  • 2 x 20 min halves.

  • Max. 11 players per team, but can be less.

  • All players must get meaninfull playing time.

  • Play commences with a throw-in as normal.

  • All kick outs from the 20m line.

  • Kick outs can be from the hand or from the ground.

  • The side to side (shoulder) charge is permitted.

  • Four steps rule as normal.

  • Players are restricted to two plays per possession after which the ball must be passed or kicked. Note:-Droping the ball and picking again or dribbling by the player who had possession will be deemed a third play.

  • Free kicks may be taken from the hand or from the ground.

  • The player who is fouled takes the free and when an opponent fouls the ball e.g. overcarries it, the player nearest the ball takes the free.

  • The opponent nearest to where the ball crosses the sideline, takes the sideline kick from the hands.

  • When a defender playes the ball over his/her own endline, the other team are awarded a free kick (45) from the centre of the field opposite where the ball crossed the endline.

  • Opposing players to be at least 5m fromthe player taking a free kick, sideline kick or kick out. Free kicks should be no closer that 13m from the opposing endline.

  • No penalty kicks.

  

Respect Initiative

  • Players line up and shake hands before and after the game.

  • Mentors to wear the respect bibs.

  • Referee’s are requested to record on their report form if respect initiative has been observed.

 

 

 

23-May-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Coiste Chontae Liatroma Church Gate Collection

The Leitrim GAA Annual Church Gate Collection took place last weekend (19/20th May) in parishes throughout the County. 

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all who supported our annual fundraiser and the clubs in the county who co-ordinated the collections on behalf of Coiste Chontae Liatroma.  

We gratefully appreciate the continued support of the public in this annual fundraiser.

 

 

22-May-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Leitrim Ladies News

Leitrim Ladies Vs Westmeath Replay
 
The first thing noticed by the Leitrim players upon taking to the pitch last Saturday evening was the amount of Leitrim support that had travelled to Emmet Park on Saturday evening. There was a wonderful array of Leitrim Flags, Banners and Jerseys surrounding the grounds and the team would like to sincerely thank all the supporters and we hope to see you all again when the Championship begins in June.
 
We were on the losing end of the game down by 4 points at the final whistle after going in at half time leading by a point. The second half did just not go our way marred by stoppages and injuries to both teams. Its onwards and upwards though as things will go back to normal and training starts in earnest for the championship. We had a wonderful League campaign which will truely stand to us in the Intermediate Championship.
 
Well done to the Westmeath Team and Management on the win and the best of luck to them next year in Division 2 and in their Championship campaign. Some photographs from the final are available here.
 
Leitrim Ladies News
 
On another note our wonderful Full Forward Ms Aine Tighe jets off to Toronto on Wednesday morning – she is travelling to play with the All Star team – we wish her a safe journey and dont forget to come home to us!
 
All was not lost though last weekend as we found out that five of our team were selected on the Division 3 Team of the League. The team is voted on by the team Managers of all teams in the league. Starting at the back receiveing an award tonight at a Gala Dinner in Croke Park is Goalie Michelle Guckian (St Marys), Full Back Enya McWeeney (St Marys), Wing Back Kirby Gilgunn (Sean OHeslins), Midfielder Sinead Fowley (Dromahair) and Full Forward Aine Tighe (Kiltubrid). A fanastic achievement for the five Ladies and all the team. As always you do your families, team mates, Clubs, County and parishes proud!
 

 

 

22-May-12 by Claire Noone PRO LGFA

Handball News

Leitrim Ladies 40×20 Final

Mary Shanley successfully defended her county title against a very strong challenge from Fenaghs Ciara McLoughlin in the Ladies 40×20 Final played on Friday on a scoreline of 21-12, 21-10. In a very entertaining final with some great rallies Mary dominated both games putting an end to Ciaras challenge. 

Williamstown One Wall Tournament

The Williamstown One Wall Tournament takes place this week-end with compeditors from Fenagh Handball Club taking part.

All-Ireland 60×30 Club Team Championship

Fenagh Handball Club are entering a Junior Team in the 60×30 Club Championship having lifted the 40×20 Junior Title in 2011. The team is made up of Jamie Murray, Donal Wrynn, Ed Lee, Martin Raftery and Leo Logan and they are in action on June 8th-10th. 

Fenagh Development

Fenagh Handball Club are planning to develop a 40×20 alley along side their 60×30 facility if they secure funding under The Sports Capital Program which would complete a state of the art complex.   

 

 

22-May-12 by Niall Scollan – Handball PRO

Leitrim GAA Open night

A video from the Leitrim GAA Open night is now loaded on the website.  It is edited down to almost 8 minutes.  Please take time to have a look!

Many thanks to Brian Blake for all his hard work in compiling same.

 

 

15-May-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Leitrim Ladies U14

U14 Leitrim Ladies 
 
Leitrim U14 Ladies claimed the Connacht B title in fine style with a comprehensive victory over Galway in Charlestown on Sunday last. It was an outstanding team performance where so many Leitrim players were in contention for Player of the Match.  Leitrim lined out without regular goalkeeper Kiara Masterson who got injured in a club game during the week.  From the first whistle Leitrim attacked with pace and intelligence, and the back line worked liked demons to deny Galway any Scóring opportunities.  The forwards used the wide-open spaces of Charlestown pitch to great effect with captain Dearbhaile Beirne and Carla LeGuen leading the way. Leitrim had most of the possession early on but a number of Scóring chances went a begging but Carla LeGuenÓgot the first point of the game, thenÓgalway scored from the penalty spot. But that did not deter the Leitrim girls and the midfield duo of Emma Quinn and Eilish O’Dowd were controlling midfield and gave good quality ball into the forwards where the woodwork denied them on 3 occasions but Leitrim transferred their dominance onto the scoreboard and by half time lead by 5-05 to 1-02
 
 
A resurgent Galway took the game to Leitrim early in the second half but the defence led by Eimhin Quinn and Megan O’Rourke battened down the hatches. Galway came back to within 11 points with excellent play form Leanne Coen and RoisinÓgodwin. But goals from Dearbhaile Beirne, Carla LeGuen and Emma Quinn finished of the tie. Carla LeGuen struck a brilliant 35m free from the left to cap off a brilliant performance.
 
Captain Dearbhaile Beirne collected the trophy for the Champions and Eilish O’Dowd was Player of the Match. Leitrim now play the Ulster Champions on June 9th in the All Ireland semi final.
 
Team:
Aisling Gill, Kathy McLoughlin, Cathy Forde, Eimhin Quinn, Elise Bruen, Megan O’Rourke, Caroline Doherty, Emma Quinn, Eilish O’Dowd, Dara Morahan, Emma McGovern, Dearbhaile Beirne, Nicole McGarry, Carla LeGuen, Aine Flood.
Subs
Rebecca Rooney, Aoife Byrne, Cait Connaughton, Niamh Geogheghan and Sinead O’Neill.
 
U16 Leitrim Ladies

It has been agreed that Leitrim U16 Ladies will play Mayo at 3pm on Saturday in Leitrim Village. Best of luck to the team and Management . It will be a busy day in Leitrim Ladies football. 

 

 

15-May-12 by Claire Noone PRO LGFA

Ladies Replay set for Saturday at 7pm in Killoloe Co Longford

Bord Gais Ladies Div 3 League Final Replay
Bord Gais Division 3 replay is Saturday evening at 7pm in Emmet Park, Killoloe Co. Longford.
Please continue your wonderful support for our Ladies team. 
 
A Word of Thanks
The Leitrim Ladies team would sincerely like to thank all the wonderful supporters that travelled to Parnell Park on Saturday last, everyone who got in touch with us from home and abroad and sent Good Luck messages thank you one and all. When the Leitrim chant began in the second half of the game it really made all the difference to the team. We would like to thank our main sponsors The Landmark Hotel for the refreshments when we returned from Dublin and the staff of The Landmark for their support. We hope to see you all next weekend for round two in Emmet Park Killoloe!
 
 

 

 

14-May-12 by Claire Noone PRO LGFA

Leitrim Handball

Leitrim Titles For Martin and Aaron

The Leitrim Mens 40×20 Singles Senior and Junior  Finals were played in Drumshanbo on Sunday with Martin Raftery taking the senior title and Aaron Scollan winning the Junior Final. 
Drumshanbos  Martin Raftery saw off the challenge of Fenaghs Danny Reilly on a score line of 21-9, 21-10 with the in-form Raftery giving a master class in serving and killing the ball keeping Reilly under immense pressure and unable to take control of either game.
The Junior Final was a different encounter between Drumshanbos Declan Lynch and Fenaghs Aaron Scollan with excellent serving and returning from both players.The first game had Declan Lynch in control with some brilliant power serves that Scollan simply couldnt counter. With some great rallies a very entertaining first game was taken by Declan Lynch 21-14. Aaron Scollan had serve for the second game which he made great use of racing into a 6-0 lead and went on to take the game 21-2. With the match gone to the tie-breaker Scollan again had serve having scored more aces and started  where he left off going 10 aces ahead before going on to take the game and match 21-5.

 

 

14-May-12 by Niall Scollan – Handball PRO