Leitrim GAA Supporters Launch Thursday night 19th January 2012 at 800 pm

Leitrim GAA Supporters Launch Thursday night 19th January 2012 at 8.00 pm.

26th Anniversary of the Club the Leitrim GAA Supporters (Dublin Branch) invites you to attend the Supporters Club 26th Anniversary Launch on Thursday 19th January 2012 at 8.00 pm in the Herbert Park Hotel, Ballsbridge, Dublin (Entrance off Anglesea Rd.). We are very fortunate that the 2012 Supporters Club will be launched by well known RTE presenter Des Cahill, who will no doubt have thoughtful insights to share with us on the night. It will also be an opportunity to welcome the new Leitrim management team of George Dugdale and Barney Breen who will update us on Leitrims preparations for the year ahead. Joe Flynn, Cathaoirleach of the Leitrim County Board will give an update on all GAA developments in the county. As you know, I have taken over chairmanship of the Leitrim Supporters Club (Dublin Branch) from Eamonn Duignan who has stepped aside after an incredible 25 years of loyal service. I am asking you to come along with your friends to support this event which has become a great annual get-together for Leitrim people in Dublin and the surrounding counties. Tea/ coffee will be served from 7.45 pm with the compliments of the Herbert Park Hotel.

Michael Feeney- Chairman Dublin Branch: 087 2515433 E mail: mike@mafeeney.com

Please Note: We are running a bus to this event, details as follows:

Coach departs:

Drumshanbo Swimming Pool at 4.30pm

Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada at 5pm

Bornacoola GAA field Dromod at 5.15pm

Anyone wishing to travel may book by contacting an Rúnaí, 086-8961686 or email secretary.leitrim@gaa.ie

 

 

16-Jan-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Gaeltacht Scholarships 2012

Gaeltacht Scholarships 2012

Application forms for Gaeltacht Scholarships being offered by Leitrim Co Board GAA are now available on the Leitrim GAA website (please amend the date on the form to read 2012 instead of 2011). They can be found on the left hand side under ‘Scór’, then ‘ Gaeltacht Scholarships’. There will be a notice in next week’s Leitrim Observer saying that application forms can be got from club secretaries and from Irish teachers in secondary schools. Completed forms must be returned to me, Sean O Suilleabháin, Achadh Dearca, Béal an Átha Móir, Co Liatroma before Saturday 28 January 2012. The rules are:

 

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    1. This scholarship scheme is open to registered and paid-up club members only, boys and girls.

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      1. Successful candidates make there own arrangements to attend a college of their choice. When they return they can claim their scholarship money on production of evidence of having successfully completed the course.

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        1. Winning applicants will be drawn at the February meeting of Coiste Chontae Liatroma and there will be twelve scholarships in all.

           

           

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          16-Jan-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

    Leitrim Hurling news week beginning January 15th

    Leitrim Hurling news week beginning January 15th –

    Táin League Fixtures –

    The fixtures for the up coming Tain League were released recently. With Ballinamore Hurling club, Carrick Hurling club and Cluainin Iomaint entering the league there are some very interesting games to look forward to. Ballinamore are placed into division 5A along with St. Feckins of Louth, Carrickmacross of Monaghan, Knock Grattans of Fermanagh and Sligos Coolera/Strandhill. Cluainin (Glencar Manorhamilton) and Carrick will contest Division 4A along with St. Eunans (Donegal), Four Masters (Donegal), Wolf Tones (Longford) and Cappagh Gaels (Tyrone). These games will be of great benefit for hurling in Leitrim. Not only do they improve each club but it will also highlight that hurling is thriving in the so called non hurling counties. Keep an eye on the Observer for the results as the competition unfolds.

    Fixtures –

    Division 4A

    Edgeworthstown 14:00

    Wolfe Tones V Carrick Hurling Club(St Marys)

    Manorhamilton14:00

    Cluainin Iomaint V St Eunans

    Killyclogher 14:00

    Cappagh Gaels V Four Masters

    Cloghan,Annyalla 14:00

    Wolfe Tones V Cappagh Gaels

    Ballyshannon 14:00

    Carrick Hurling Club (St Marys) V St Eunans

    Donegal 14:00

    Four Masters V Cluainin Iomaint

    Letterkenny 14:00

    St Eunans V Cappagh Gaels

    Carrick on Shannon 14:00

    Carrick Hurling Club(St Marys) V Cluainin Iomaint

    Lisbellaw 14:00

    Four Masters V Wolfe Tones

    Manorhamilton 14:00

    Cluainin V Wolfe Tones

    Letterkenny 14:00

    St Eunans V Four Masters

    Killyclogher 14:00

    Cappagh Gaels V Carrick Hurling Club (St Marys)

    Carrick on Shannon 14:00

    Carrick Hurling Club (St Marys) V Four Masters

    Lisbellaw 14:00

    St Eunans V Wolfe Tones

    Killyclogher 14:00

    Cappagh Gaels V Cluainin

     

    Division 5A

    Clonguish 14:00

    Clonguish V Ballinamore Hurling Club

    Donagh 14:00

    Knocks Grattans Hurling Club V CooleraStrandhill

    Termonfeckin 14:00

    St Fechins V Carrickmacross Hurling Club

    3G Pitch Kingspan Breffni PK 14:00

    Ballinamore Hurling Club V St Fechins

    Carrickmacross 14:00

    Carrickmacross Hurling Club V Knocks Grattans Hurling Club

    Strandhill 14:00

    CooleraStrandhill V Clonguish

    Carrickmacross 14:00

    Knocks Grattans Hurling Club V St Fechins

    3G Pitch Kingspan Breffni PK 14:00

    Carrickmacross Hurling Club V Clonguish

    Strandhill 14:00

    CooleraStrandhill V Ballinamore Hurling Club Ballinamore,

    Leitrim 14:00

    Ballinamore Hurling Club V Carrickmacross Hurling Club

    Clonguish 14:00

    Clonguish V Knocks Grattans Hurling Club

    3G Pitch Kingspan Breffni PK 14:00

    St Fechins V CooleraStrandhill

    14:00

    Carrickmacross Hurling Club V CooleraStrandhill

    Donagh 14:00

    Knocks Grattans Hurling Club V Ballinamore Hurling Club

    3G Pitch Kingspan Breffni PK 14:00 St Fechins V Clonguish

     

    The Leitrim senior hurling team have been training intensively over the past few weeks under Manager Martin Cunniffe and new coach Breian Carroll. The Allianz hurling league fixtures will follow shortly.

     

     

     

    16-Jan-12 by Micheal Dolan – Hurling PRO

    FBD League 2011 Leitrim 1-8 v Roscommon 1-5

    FBD League 2011 Leitrim 1-8 v 1-5 Roscommon

    Ballinamore 15th January 2011 Referee: Marty Duffy

    The picturesque town of Ballinamore was the setting for the latest instalment of Leitrim v Roscommon, this time in the Connacht FBD League.

    All too often in the past, Leitrim supporters were left wondering what might have been but not today as we witnessed a whole hearted Leitrim team get their just reward for a committed and consistent 60minutes performance

    The winning team were cheered throughout the contest by their loyal supporters but none so more than at the final whistle when they were given a rapturous round of applause as they returned to a WINNING DRESSING ROOM.

    There was an air of confidence as we all left Pairc Sean Uí hEislin today. We had witnessed:-

     A much needed and richly deserved win

    A home grown management team on home soil

    and a talented Leitrim football team

     UP LEITRIM

    Some photographs from today’s match will be available on the Connacht GAA website Monday morning 16th. January

     

     

     

    15-Jan-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

    Leitrim GAA on RTE

    In case you missed the RTE 6.01 news yesterday, below is a link to a short feature on our senior team’s preparations for this year’s league and championship games.

    http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/championship/mediaplayer.html?features,3166381,3166381,flash,255

     

     

    13-Jan-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

    FBD Change of Venue

    Supporters are asked to please note change of venue for FBD Connacht League match between Leitrim and Roscommon this Sunday 15th January, 2012.

    FBD Connacht League

    Sunday 15 January 2012
    Leitrim v Roscommon

    New Venue
    Pairc Sean Ui hEslin, Ballinamore Co. Leitrim.

     

     

    13-Jan-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

    Leitrim Hurling news week beginning January 9th 2012

    Leitrim Hurling news week beginning January 9th 2012

    Táin League Fixtures

    The fixtures for the up coming Tain League were released on friday. With Ballinamore Hurling club, Carrick Hurling Club and Cluainin Iomaint entering the league there are some very interesting games to look forward to. Ballinamore are placed into division 5A along with St. Feckins of Louth, Carrickmacross of Monaghan, Knock Grattans of Fermanagh and Sligos Coolera/Strandhill. Cluainin (Glencar Manorhamilton) and Carrick will contest against each other in Division 4A along with St. Eunans (Donegal), Four Masters (Donegal), Wolf Tones (Longford) and Cappagh Gaels (Tyrone).

    These games will be of great benefit for hurling in Leitrim. Not only do they improve each club but it will also highlight that hurling is thriving in the so called non hurling counties. Keep an eye on the Observer for the results as the competition unfolds.

     

    Fixtures

    Division 4A

    Edgeworthstown 14:00

    Wolfe Tones V Carrick Hurling Club(St Marys)

     

    Manorhamilton14:00

    Cluainin Iomaint V St Eunans

     

    Killyclogher 14:00

    Cappagh Gaels V Four Masters

     

    Cloghan,Annyalla 14:00

    Wolfe Tones V Cappagh Gaels

     

    Ballyshannon 14:00

    Carrick Hurling Club (St Marys) V St Eunans

     

    Donegal 14:00

    Four Masters V Cluainin Iomaint

     

    Letterkenny 14:00

    St Eunans V Cappagh Gaels Carrick on Shannon

     

    14:00

    Carrick Hurling Club(St Marys) V Cluainin Iomaint

     

    Lisbellaw 14:00

    Four Masters V Wolfe Tones

     

    Manorhamilton 14:00

    Cluainin V Wolfe Tones

     

    Letterkenny 14:00

    St Eunans V Four Masters

     

    Killyclogher 14:00

    Cappagh Gaels V Carrick Hurling Club (St Marys)

     

    Carrick on Shannon 14:00

    Carrick Hurling Club (St Marys) V Four Masters

     

    Lisbellaw 14:00

    St Eunans V Wolfe Tones

     

    Killyclogher 14:00

    Cappagh Gaels V Cluainin

     

    Division 5A

    Clonguish 14:00

    Clonguish V Ballinamore Hurling Club

     

    Donagh 14:00

    Knocks Grattans Hurling Club V CooleraStrandhill

     

    Termonfeckin 14:00

    St Fechins V Carrickmacross

     

    Hurling Club

    3G Pitch Kingspan Breffni PK 14:00 Ballinamore Hurling Club V St Fechins

     

    Carrickmacross 14:00

    Carrickmacross Hurling Club V Knocks Grattans Hurling Club

     

    Strandhill 14:00

    CooleraStrandhill V Clonguish

     

    Carrickmacross 14:00

    Knocks Grattans Hurling Club V St Fechins

     

    3G Pitch Kingspan Breffni PK 14:00 Carrickmacross Hurling Club V Clonguish

     

    Strandhill 14:00

    CooleraStrandhill V Ballinamore Hurling Club Ballinamore,

     

     

    09-Jan-12 by Micheal Dolan Hurling PRO

    Scór na nÓg Results

    Scór na nÓg Results 2012

    The County Finals of Scór na nÓg took place last Sunday 8th January in the Bee Park Centre, Manorhamilton. The county finalists took to the stage to give their best polished performance to an eager audience and most importantly the Monaghan judges. Karl Mc Cartin, Drumreilly, hosted the afternoons competition as Fear a Tí. Medals were presented to the winners by Colin Regan, National Co-ordinator for ASAP Programme, Croke Park. The Cormac MacGiolla Shield for Club na Bliana was won by the Fenagh club and was presented to Vincent ORourke on behalf of the club by Ailbhe McGill. The Leitrim County Title Winners are as follows:

    Rince Foirne: Glencar/Manorhamilton

    Amhranaíocht Aonair: Megan ODonnell, Aughnasheelan

    Ceol Uirlise: Drumkeerin

    Aithriseoireacht: Fintan Fitzpatrick, Aughnasheelan

    Bailéad Ghrúpa: Leitrim Gaels

    Trath na gCeist: Bornacoola

    Nuachleas: Sean OHeslins

    Rince Seit: Fenagh Naomh Caillin

    The winners proceed to the Connacht Finals in The Travellers Friend, Castlebar, Co Mayo on Saturday the 29th January at 3pm. Wishing all of the clubs the very best of luck.

    Photographs from the finals are available on the Leitrim GAA Galery

     

     

    09-Jan-12 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

    Leitrim GAA Supporters Club (Dublin Launch)

    Leitrim Supporters Club 2012 Launch of the Leitrim Supporters Club 2012 In Herbert Park Hotel, Ballsbridge Dublin on Thursday 19th January at 8pm. Coach departs Drumshanbo swimming pool at 4.30pm Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada at 5pm Bornacoola GAA field Dromod at 5.15pm Anyone wishing to travel contact secretary.leitrim@gaa.ie or phone 086 8961686.

     

     

    06-Jan-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

    Sympathy

    On behalf of Leitrim GAA we wish to extend our deepest sympathy to the Dolan family, The Bush Hotel (main sponsors of Leitrim GAA), on the tragic death of their son Andrew.

    We would ask for your prayers in supporting Joe, Rosie, Jack, Gavin and the extended family at this most difficult time. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam dhilis.

    Funeral Arrangements

    Removal to St. Marys Church on this Thursday evening (5/1/12) at 7pm.
    Funeral mass on Friday (6/1/12) at 12 noon.

     

     

    03-Jan-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

    Connacht Inter-Provincial Team Manager

    Fergal O’ Donnell has been appointed Manager to the Connacht GAA Inter-provincial team for this years GAA Inter-Provincial Championship against Ulster.

    Fergal O’ Donnell, who successfully managed Roscommon to an All-Ireland Minor title and a Connacht Senior Championship will manÓge the Connacht GAA Football Inter-provincial team against Ulster in the semi-final on Sunday 19th February 2012 scheduled for Markievicz Park, Sligo.

    While the Galway Senior Hurling Management team will manÓge the Connacht GAA Hurling Interprovincial team, also against Ulster, on Sunday 19th February 2012 in Duggan Park Balinasloe.

    GAA Inter provincial Football Championship

    Connacht vs. Ulster

    Sunday 19th February 2012

    Throw in: tbc

    Venue: Markievicz Park, Sligo.

    GAA Inter provincial Hurling Championship

    Connacht vs. Ulster

    Sunday 19th February 2012

    Throw in: tbc

    Venue: Duggan Park, Balinasloe.

     

     

    03-Jan-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

    Scór na nÓg County Final

    The County Finals of Scór na nÓg are in Manorhamilton this Sunday January 8th starting at 2.00pm. This is the great annual gathering of the best young talent in the county. 
     
    The line up for Sundays event is as follows:
     
    Rince Foirne:
    Sean OHeslins , Bornacoola, Aughnasheelan, Glencar-Manorhamilton
     
    Amhranaíocht Aonair:
    Carrigallen, Leitrim Gaels A, Leitrim Gaels B, Aughnasheelan B
     
    Ceol Uirlise:
    St Marys, Leitrim Gaels, Dromahair, Drumkeerin
     
    Aithriseoireacht:
    Drumreilly, Mohill, Aughnasheelan, Sean OHeslins
     
    Bailéad Ghrúpa:
    Fenagh, Leitrim Gaels, Aughnasheelan, Mohill
     
    Trath na gCeist:
    Bornacoola, Kiltubrid A, Glencar/Manorhamilton, Drumkeerin
     
    Nuachleas:
    Sean OHeslins Hurling, Aughnasheelan, Bornacoola, Drumreilly
     
    Rince Seit:
    Fenagh, , Aughnasheelan, Sean OHeslins A, Sean OHeslins B
     
    the Leitrim County Title winners in each category will compete in the Connacht Final in The Travellers Friend, Castlebar, Co Mayo on Sunday 29th January at 3pm. Wishing all of the competitors the very best of luck. 

     

     

    30-Dec-11 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor