No Question About It ‘€’ the clubs of Leitrim turned out in huge numbers to support the Leitrim Players Table Quiz in the Bush Hotel on Saturday night last (25/2/12). It was a great nights craic and the Leitrim players are to be complimented for this wonderful initiative which brought us all together for a unique experience. The St Patricks Dromahair club came out tops with representatives from the Glencar Manorhamilton club occupying second and third place.
Coiste Chontae Liatroma take this opportunity to thank the Leitrim management team and players for running the event, the Bush Hotel for hosting it and the many sponsors who provided prizes on the night, namely:-
Most of all we would like to thank all the people who turned up to support the Leitrim Players Quiz.
Our Generous Sponsors
1st Prize – Leitrim Hoodies sponsored by Leitrim County Board
2nd Prize – Leitrim Crystal Glasses
3rd Prize – Wine & Sweets Hampers sponsored by Kieran and Collette Fox – Fox Monumentals, Manorhamilton
Hamper -Rooney’s Supervalue Manorhamilton
Gift Voucher -Bush Hotel, Carrick on Shannon
Gift Voucher -Cannaboe Confectionery, Ballinamore
Bottle of Whiskey – Gallogly Catering
Bottle of Whiskey – Mulvey’s DIY, Drumshanbo and Ballinaglera
Bottle of Whiskey – Bush Hotel, Carrick on Shannon
Bottle of Whiskey – Leitrim County Board
2 bottles of wine – Leitrim County Board
26-Feb-12 by Colette Fox – PRO
Leitrim Ladies v Westmeath
LadiesPlease be advised that there is a change of time for next Sundays Leitrim Ladies match against Westmeath. The throw-in time has been changed to 3pm in Ballinamore on Sunday 3rd March. Looking forward to seeing you there.
01-Mar-12 by Claire Noone PRO LGFA
Scolaireachta Gaeltachta 2012
GeneralScoláireachtaí Gaeltachta 2012
There were a large number of applicants for the Leitrim Co Board GAA Gaeltacht Scholarships and the winners were drawn from the hat at the last Co Board meeting. There were 13 scholarships in all ranging in value from €400 to €200.
Buíochas do na buachaillí agus na cailíní go léir a chuir isteach ar na scoláireachtaí agus comhghairdeas do na buaiteoirí. Buíochas freisin do Coláiste na bhFiann agus Coláiste Ó Direáin a thug páirt- scoláireachtaí dúinn.
Seo iad na daoine a fuair scoláireachtaí don bhliain seo:
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Emma Fee, Ballaghnabehy, Manorhamilton €200
Niall Mac Giolla Leith, Gortinar, Cluainín Uí Ruairc €200
Pól Keegan, Killinummery, Droim Dá Thiar, €200
Niamh Nic Amhlaí, MahanÓgh, Droim Seanbhó, €200 + €200 ó Choláiste na bhFiann
Ciarán Breathnach, Bóthar Cnoc, Droim Seanbhó €200
Conor Cullen, Ballyduff, Ballinamore, €200 + €200 ó Choláiste na bhFiann
Michelle Ferguson, Screeney, Manorhamilton, €200
Seán Breathnach, Bóthar Cnoc, Droim Seanbhó, €200
Lauren McManus, MooneenÓgear, LisinÓgroagh, Manorhamilton, €200
Declan Byrne, 65 Clooneen Park, Manorhamilton, €200
Cara Feely, Gob na gCaor, Ros Inbhir €200
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Shane McInerney, Killananina, Dromahair €400 ó Choláiste Ó Direáin
Karl Mallon, Clooncarne, Bornacoola, Co Leitrim €400 ó Choláiste Ó Direáin
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Coláiste na bhFiann has also offered a number of €200 discounts for students who can attend their three week course in Killarney on either of the following dates: 01/07/2012 – 21/07/2012 or 29/07/2012 – 18/08/2012. Any boys or girls, members of GAA clubs who are interested, please ring Seán Ó Súilleabháin, Rúnaí Coiste Cultúir agus Teanga at 071 9644227 by this weekend.
01-Mar-12 by S O S
Spend the day at the home of Irish sport
DevelopmentSpend the day at the home of Irish sport…
Take a tour of Croke Park stadium and visit the GAA Museum.
Enjoy lunch overlooking Ireland’s most famous pitch.
As part of the GAA’s Social Initiative, the GAA Museum at Croke Park is offering your club members the chance to immerse themselves in gaelic Games with this exclusive offer.
Firstly you’ll take a guided tour of Croke Park stadium and sneak a peek behind the scenes of one of Europe’s most historic, yet modern, sporting arenas. The tour will transport you into the world of the players and you’ll visit the dressing rooms and players lounge before enjoying a bird’s-eye view of the pitch from the stands. Your guide will also take you pitch side through the players tunnel and you’ll tour the corporate level.
You’ll then visit the GAA Museum where you can watch footage from every All-Ireland final since 1938. The Museum also includes a magnificent trophy display and you can take a detailed look at the birth and growth of the GAA.
This offer is available throughout 2012 and the best news of all is that on Mondays the guided tour and museum visit costs just €5 per person. The cost is only €6.50 for each visitor every other day of the week.
Finish off your special day with lunch in a corporate box overlooking the pitch. Our tailored menu includes a choice of chicken or salmon main course plus tea and coffee. This lunch will cost your group just €10 per person.
For more information or to make a booking, please contact tours@crokepark.ie or call 01 819 2323.
29-Feb-12 by Colette Fox – PRO
Say Hello!
DevelopmentToday, the GAA launched its official page on Facebook in the presence of Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael, Criostóir Ó Cuana, 2011 All-Ireland winning Dublin footballer Cian O’Sullivan and Lisa Clancy, Director of Communications of the GAA.
The GAA is asking all members and supporters to answer a global GAA call and ‘like’ Official GAA on Facebook to unlock access to exclusive news, updates, competitions, and more throughout the year.
As part of the launch, and to demonstrate the GAA’s commitment to the whole area of social media, Dublin football defender Cian O’Sullivan held a live Twitter chat through @officialgaa. Check out #GAAQandA for all the questions and answers.
Keeping up to date with what’s happening in the GAA world through social and digital media has never been easier. With nearly 17,000 followers on Twitter @officialgaa brings the latest news, match updates and results direct to its followers.
Apps across three smartphone platforms, iPhone, Android and Nokia also give members and supporters access to the latest news, videos and match tracker updates for key games.
Dublin footballer, Cian O’Sullivan added: “I look forward to keeping up to speed with all things GAA through Facebook, in addition to the information provided through Twitter and gaa.ie”
Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/officialgaa or by searching on “Official GAA”.
Follow us on Twitter@officialgaa.
29-Feb-12 by Colette Fox – PRO
FixturesResults Service
GeneralFixtures/Results Service
As you are by now aware, there is a technical difficulty beyond our control regarding the excellent fixtures/result service normally available on the website. In the interim, thanks to the hard work of our IT Officer Brendan Doyle, the fixtures/results may be accessed through this link. Apologies once again, but the matter is beyond the control of Leitrim GAA. Hopefully it will be rectified shortly.
27-Feb-12 by Colette Fox – PRO
Club Officer Training
DevelopmentClub Officer Training was held in the Community School, Carrick on Shannon on Friday night (24/2/12) where turnout was smaller than expected.
Club Chairpersons, Secretaries, Treasurers, PRO’s and ASAP Officers were able to avail of the excellent training and guidance offered by the key note guest speakers from Croke Park together with officials from Leitrim and Connacht GAA.
27-Feb-12 by Colette Fox – PRO
Sympathy
LadiesThe Ladies County Board would like to express our sincere sympathy to the family of Sandra Earley. Our heartfelt sympathy to her Fiance Barry Lupton, her daughters Latisha, Jodie and Layla, her dad Johnny, brothers Micheal and Dermott, sister Louise and her extended family and friends. Our thoughts are with you all at this time. May she rest in peace.
27-Feb-12 by Claire Noone PRO LGFA
Hurling News
County HurlingHurling News Week beginning 27th March 2012
Táin League Fixtures for Saturday 3rd March –
Division 4A
St. Marys travel to Killyclogher(Omagh) to play Cappagh Gaels of Tyrone and Cluainin Iomaint will play Wolf Tones of Longford.
Division 5A
This Friday Ballinamore have a home game against Carrickmacross of Monaghan at 9pm. Venue yet to be confirmed.
27-Feb-12 by Micheal Dolan Hurling PRO
Bord Gais National League Round 4
LadiesBord Gais National League Round 4
Bord Gais National League Round 4 Leitrim Ladies Vs Westmeath will take place on Sunday the 4th of March in Ballinamore at 2pm. Westmeath were last years Intermediate All Ireland Champions so this is a big game and promises to be a very entertaining game. We hope that all Leitrim football supporters will come out and get behind the Ladies on the day.
27-Feb-12 by Claire Noone PRO LGFA
Leitrim Ladies are holding a Fundraising Quiz
LadiesLeitrim Ladies are holding a fundraising Quiz in Club 360 at the Landmark Hotel Carrick on Shannon on Saturday next the 3rd of March at 7:30pm. It is your chance to take on the Leitrim Ladies football team off the football pitch! There will be numerous prizes on the night with 1st prize being €300. Teams are four people at €40 per team.
27-Feb-12 by Claire Noone PRO LGFA
Congrats to Dromahair
GeneralNo Question About It ‘€’ the clubs of Leitrim turned out in huge numbers to support the Leitrim Players Table Quiz in the Bush Hotel on Saturday night last (25/2/12). It was a great nights craic and the Leitrim players are to be complimented for this wonderful initiative which brought us all together for a unique experience. The St Patricks Dromahair club came out tops with representatives from the Glencar Manorhamilton club occupying second and third place.
Coiste Chontae Liatroma take this opportunity to thank the Leitrim management team and players for running the event, the Bush Hotel for hosting it and the many sponsors who provided prizes on the night, namely:-
Most of all we would like to thank all the people who turned up to support the Leitrim Players Quiz.
Our Generous Sponsors
1st Prize – Leitrim Hoodies sponsored by Leitrim County Board
2nd Prize – Leitrim Crystal Glasses
3rd Prize – Wine & Sweets Hampers sponsored by Kieran and Collette Fox – Fox Monumentals, Manorhamilton
Hamper -Rooney’s Supervalue Manorhamilton
Gift Voucher -Bush Hotel, Carrick on Shannon
Gift Voucher -Cannaboe Confectionery, Ballinamore
Bottle of Whiskey – Gallogly Catering
Bottle of Whiskey – Mulvey’s DIY, Drumshanbo and Ballinaglera
Bottle of Whiskey – Bush Hotel, Carrick on Shannon
Bottle of Whiskey – Leitrim County Board
2 bottles of wine – Leitrim County Board
26-Feb-12 by Colette Fox – PRO
Armagh 2-10 Leitrim 2-08
LadiesLeague Division 3 Round 3
Armagh 2-10 Leitrim 2-08
We visited the Morgan Athletics Ground Armagh in our round 3 fixture on Sunday last. The game itself was a battle, a very physical encounter with the teams on even scores after twenty minutes on a scoreline of 3 points to a goal. Armagh then pulled away from us slightly and the half time score was 1-2 to 1-5 in favour of the home team. The second half continued just as the game had started.  We had a very intense game on our hands with an Armagh player seeing the line after a red card offence and we were punished ourselves with a player being sent to the sin bin for 10 minutes. With three minutes to go Leitrim had closed the gap with some powerful work all over the field and there was only two points in the difference between us and our northern counterparts. Just another kick of the ball could have been the winning of the game for us but this wasn’t to be and the final score last Sunday reads Armagh 2-10 Leitrim 2-8. We now have a weeks break in  Bord Gaisgames and our next fixture is against Westmeath at home on the 4th of March. A big thanks to all our supporters who travelled up from Leitrim for the game. Also thanks to the grounds people and caterers in Morgan Athletics grounds for providing refreshments for the team after the game.
Club Development:
There will be a Club Development evening on Wednesday the 22nd of February in the Landmark Hotel Carrick on Shannon at 7.30pm. All clubs are asked to attend.
Fundraiser:
Leitrim Ladies will be holding a table Quiz in Club 360 The Landmark Hotel on Saturday the 3rd of March Starting at 7.30pm. We are asking clubs to please enter at least 2 teams. Team will consist of 4 People at 40euro per table. There will be a cash prize of ââ¬300
20-Feb-12 by Claire Noone PRO LGFA