Connacht Championship kicks off

 

This weekend the first game in the Connacht Football Championship kicks off in the Big Apple.

On Sunday, the Gaelic Grounds will host the meeting of New York and Sligo.  The quarter final meeting will throw in at 8pm Irish time.

Let the games begin!

 

 

01-May-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Rule Change

The following Rule change which was passed at Congress becomes operative on the 14th May 
and is to be implemented in all competitions. 


Hurling and Football - Rule 2: The Players, Rules of Specification

This has been amended to allow substitutions be made when the referee has stopped play
after a score or wide or for a free, sideline puck/kick or where the Referee has stopped
play for medical attention to an injured player.

Previously substitutions could only be made when the ball had gone out of play following
a score or a wide, or when a stoppage in play was called by the referee for medical
attention to an injured player.

 

 

01-May-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Rule Change

The following Rule change which was passed at Congress becomes operative on the 14th May 
and is to be implemented in all competitions. 

Hurling and Football

An additional Power of the Referee has been added as follows:

“To consult, on a needs basis, with a linesman or umpire(s) – where neutral – in order
to establish matters of fact. In the case of the Umpires, this shall include consultation
concerning the validity of a score when the Referee is in doubt”.

This rule change gives the referee power to consult with the linemen and umpires and
will be particularly relevant in the adjudication on “square balls”.



 

 

01-May-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Cadburys All Ireland U21 Football Final

Roscommon U21s contest the Cadburys All Ireland U21 Football Final against Dublin this weekend 
in OConnor Park, Tullamore.
 
Leitrim GAA wish the team and management the very best of luck in their quest for All Ireland glory.  
The game will be broadcast live on TG4.

Fixture Details:
Cadburys GAA Football All Ireland U21 Championship Final

Sunday 6/5/12 at 2.00pm in OConnor Park, Tullamore

Áth Cliath v Ros Comáin

Referee:
Padraig O’Sullivan (Ciarraí)

 

 

30-Apr-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Leitrim GAA Open Evening

A Date for your Diary

Leitrim GAA Open night

Leitrim travel to London for the Quarter Final of the Connacht Football Championship on June 3rd and on Friday evening 11th May, supporters, friends and especially 
children and families are invited to attend an open evening with our hurling and football panels in Páirc Seán.  
 
This will be a supporter centred evening and some fun events are being organised. 

Keep an eye out for full details of this once off event on this website in the coming week.

 

 

30-Apr-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Social Media

GAA Social Media Policies and Guidelines

 

Message from 

Lisa Clancy,
Director of Communications
Cumann Lúthchleas Gael

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As you may be aware many of our units are now actively using and engaging with our members and supporters through social media and in particular, Facebook and Twitter. For this reason, GAA Social Media Policies and Guidelines and a step by step social media setup guide have been devised to assist and guide our units in best practice around this area.

These documents were formally presented and launched at the recent Social Media Workshop at GAA Annual Congress in Killenard, Laois. We would encourage officials to distribute these documents to all members and in particular to those individuals who may be looking after your Club’s social media networks.

Clubs will also receive a communication shortly from their county PRO asking them to register their digital channels with the GAA. It is important that Clubs fill out this form. In that way, anyone who speaks on behalf of the GAA is authorised to do so, ensuring we work together to give the GAA a positive online presence.

Download a copy of the GAA Social Media Guidelines and Policies. and the GAA Social Media Setup Guide on the gaa.ie website.

 

 

30-Apr-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Square Ball Rule

At GAA Annual Congress in Kilenard, Laois on Saturday April 14, 2012, a change was made to the Square ball rule in Football only.

Players and officials are asked to note this change which will become operative in all club and intercounty games from Monday May 14th.

Football Only – “Square Ball”

This has been amended to allow a player enter the small rectangle once the final deliberate play of the ball has been made, i.e. as soon as the player kicks, hand-passes, fist passes or deliberately flicks the ball into the small rectangle then the attacking player may enter. The rule is unchanged with regard to “Set Play” i.e. Free Kicks, Line Balls and 45s – in these instances players are not permitted to enter the small rectangle before the ball.

The full text of the new rule is:

Rule 4.9 Official Guide Part 2 – Rules of Foul Play – Rule 4 Technical Fouls:

“For an attacking player to enter opponents’ small rectangle: (a) During Play (excluding Set Play), before the final play of the ball into the small rectangle (b) In Set Play, before the ball enters the small rectangle. Exception: (i) If an attacking player legally enters the small rectangle, and the ball is played from that area but is returned before the attacking player has time to leave the area, provided he does not play the ball or interfere with the defence, a foul is not committed. (ii) When a point is scored from outside the small rectangle and the ball is sufficiently high to be out of reach of all players, the score shall be allowed even though an attacking player may have been, otherwise illegally, within the small rectangle before the ball – provided that the player in question does not interfere with the defence.”

Again, please be reminded the implementation date is Monday, May 14th 2012.

 

 

30-Apr-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Leitrim Qualify for All Ireland League Final

Congratulations to the Leitrim Ladies senior team who qualified for the Division 3 final after they defeated Down in Clones yesterday.  Below is a brief report from the Ladies GFA website http://ladiesgaelic.ie/

 

“The Division 3 final will be contested by Leitrim and Westmeath, meanwhile, after the counties scored semi-final victories over Ulster teams Down and Armagh respectively.

Gifted forward Áine Tighe bagged 0-5 for Leitrim in their 1-11 to 0-7 victory over Down as Ciara Keegan weighed in with 1-2.

Leitrim had much of the hard work done by half-time in Clones, having established a 1-6 to 0-3 interval lead.”

It is understood that the final against Westmeath is fixed for 

Saturday 12th May 2012 in Parnell Park

Plenty of time to get your flags out.


 

 

30-Apr-12 by Leitrim GAA

Tain League Semi Final

Táin League Semi Final 

Cluainin Iomaint travelled to Cookstown to play Antrim side Cushendun in the Táin semi final last Saturday. The game was played at the wonderful sports facility of the Mid Ulster Sports Arena. Cluainin were slow to get started and trailed at half time on a scoreline of 1.05 to 0.04. Niall McLoughlin bet the goal keeper with a shot but a defender dived to turn the sliotar around the post in what would have given the Manor men hope going into the second half. In the second half substitute Val Cronin made a good impact and was a constant threat in front of goal. Cronin made a spectacular catch to hand pass the ball to Karl McDermott who seemed to finish the sliotar to the net with great execution but unfortunately the referee and his umpires did not agree and the goal was disallowed for hitting the side netting. Best for Manor were Patrick Clancy and Patrick Clerkin who were more than a match for the skillful Antrim team. Cluainin will be disappointed with their performance but they were up against a tough and skillful team who moved the sliotar quickly but the young hurlers who lined out for Manor showed they are the future of Leitrim hurling. Final score Cluainin 0.05 Cushendun 4.15 Manor will play Tubbercurry next Sunday at 2pm in Sligos Dermot Molloy League.

 

 

23-Apr-12 by Micheal Dolan – Hurling PRO

All-Ireland title for Bornacoola

A second All Ireland title for Bornacoola last Saturday last was a memorable occasion for Leitrim Scór as Aiden Dockery, Liam Rabitte and Seoirse Reynolds were declared All Ireland champions in Question time  in Killarney. A nail biting experience for the team as it came down to a tie- breaker with Cornafean of Cavan. The Bors clinching the win in the second round of questions to a rapturous applause from the Leitrim contingent. it is a 3rd All-ireland title for Aidan who had previous win in Recitation and a win with the question time team in 2010, a second for Liam with the knowledgeable team and a first for Seoirse.

The sight of the bonfire blazing and the crowds assembled to celebrate on the approach to the Bornacoola pitch last Sunday at 6.30pm was a very warm welcome to the team and to the Mohill and St marys teams who travelled to join in the celebrations for their huge win.  At the victory celebration Leitrim heroes were met by Shane Reynolds  secretary of the Bornacoola club, Noel Mc Closkey Chairman of the club who travelled to Killarney to support the team and to whom the team thanked for all the support given to them by the club, Cathaoirleach of Leitrim Co Board, Seosamh Ó Floinn and Rúnaí, Diarmuid Mac Suibhne as well as Oifigeach Cultúir agus Teanga, Máire Ní Mhaoilbhlia,  Rúnaí Coiste Scór Liatroma, Seán Ó Suilleabháin, agus PRO Scór Liatroma Claire Crossan. Tributes were also paid to Leitrims other All Ireland competitors: St Marys figure dance team and Mohill in Novelty act.

The other 3 acts through from Leitrim were not as fortunate. St Marys from Carrick in the figure dance, looked superb on the stage and danced their hearts out but the 8 ladies from Spa, Co Kerry danced their way to victory once again.

Recitation was a very close call, Aiden Dockerys deliverance of his piece “The man from God knows where” was exquisite and has to be said put all his heart and soul into this rendition on the day but Peter Dolan of Moate All-Whites of Westmeath took the title with his comedy piece.

Instrumental music was won by Bellaghy from Derry, the 4 piece brought a very quirky and uplifting trad music to the stage, with exceptional bodhran skills, they certainly won the audience vote.

Ballad Group was won yet again by Clara from Offaly winning  their 5th title with “Gentle Annie” & “Uncle Nobbys steamboat”.

Novelty Act was also a tight one with very different aspects of comedy coming through the four provinces, Mohill performed to their usual witty and well delivered high standard won the audience vote with their sketch “Jack Johnny Jack” but Errigal Ciaran of Tyrone lifted the title.

Solo singing was won by Niamh Farrell of St Marys Sligo, a fabulous young who lady Leitrim supporters had cheered on and claimed as their own as she has strong Leitrim connections, daughter of Peter (Kilclare) & Margo Farrell. A well deserved win.

Set dance was claimed by Glenflesk of Kerry

Overall it was a fantastic weekend with the Leitrim contingent occupying their favourite “Leitrim room” organised by our no 1 supporter Ailbhe McGill in the Gleneagle on the Saturday night and the music and song went on to the small hours of the morning, which helped greatly to celebrate the bors fantastic win.
 
The success this year brings Leitrims total All Irelands in Scór Sinsear to 24, on a tie with Galway. Tyrone is now topping the roll of honour with 25.
 
Bí sé soiléir go raibh croí an chontae sa chultúir ghaelach agus muintir an chontae ag baint taitneamh as.
 
All-Ireland Winners:
Figure Dancing – Spa, Co Kerry
Solo-Singing – Niamh Farrell, St Marys, Sligo
Instrumental – Bellaghy, Derry
Recitation – Peter Dolan, Moate All-Whites, Co Westmeath
Ballad Group – Clara, Co Offaly
Question Time – Bornacoola, Co Leitrim
Novelty Act – Errigal Ciaran, Tyrone
Set Dancing – Glenflesk, Co Kerry

 

 

23-Apr-12 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

Bornacoola Question Time Team Scór Champions

Congratulations to Bornacoola Question Time Team winners of All
Ireland Scór Final on Saturday in Killarney

 

 

22-Apr-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Death of Very Rev Fr Peter McPartland

It is with deep regret that Coiste Chontae Liatroma CLG announce the
death of Very Rev. Fr. Peter McPartland.

A native of Glenfarne, Fr. Peter lined out for Leitrim and a number of
Leitrim and Cavan clubs through out his ministry in the Kilmore
Diocese.

Very Rev. Fr. Peter McPartland, P. P. Parochial House, Potahee,
BallinÓgh, Co. Cavan.
Peacefully at CavanÓgeneral Hospital. Reposing at the Parochial House,
Potahee from Sunday.
Removal Monday evening to St. Michael’s Church, Potahee arriving at
7pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 12noon. Burial afterwards in the
adjoining Cemetery.
House is private from 5pm on Monday evening.

AR DHEIS DE GO RAIBH A ANAM.

 

 

22-Apr-12 by Leitrim GAA