Work placements available for Members of the GAA
Begin Again career initiative helps 240 return to workforce
Members of the GAA who are eager to rejoin the workforce have the opportunity to take up some 300 work placements provided by Begin Again(www.beginÓgain.ie), a career advancement programme developed by the Irish Centre for Business Excellence (ICBE).
The programme which was launched in 2010 has already placed over 400 unemployed people in work placements throughout Ireland. Over 240 of these have now returned to employment, providing the exchequer with an additional estimated €4.8m on an annualised basis.
The ICBE Begin Again programme provides participants with the opportunity to partake in a highly targeted twelve week work placement within a suitable company. The Programme is a mix of certified training, internship and mentoring, with four central themes; employment and employability, resilience and well being, innovation and enterprise and lifelong learning and training.
Over 300 Companies have taken part in the programme to date with established companies such as Supermacs, Boston Scientific and Bewleys all providing work placements and full time employment opportunities.
Funded by the Labour Market Activation Fund, the Begin Again programme has enabled people who were experiencing both short term and long term unemployment gain that crucial foothold back into the workforce. To date 41% of participants have obtained employment, 19% have gained self employment or contracts with a further 5% re-entering the education system. A further 21% are currently in workplaces with real job prospects.
Reflecting on the programme, Trevor Quinn a recent participant said, "Begin Again offered me an ideal platform to secure work in a difficult economic climate. Following three months with The Mayo News on the Begin Again programme the newspaper has now offered me a new contract. The group dynamic on our training days was supportive, positive and practical throughout. I couldnt recommend the programme highly enough, a fantastic initiative which enables unemployed professionals to source employment and thrive again in a working environment."
Mike Gaffney, spokesperson for Begin Again is urging more people to take a proactive first step and contact Begin Again by logging onto www.beginÓgain.ie. "We currently have work placements available right across the country including Dublin, Galway, Cork, Limerick and Waterford. These positions include roles in Sales, Marketing, Office Administration, IT, Accounting and Research."
The Begin Again programme is primarily aimed at experienced and professional individuals who, once given the opportunity are bringing real value to a company or business. All participants taking part in the Begin Again programme must have availed of unemployment assistance from the Social Welfare for the period of three months. Begin Again participants retain all of their social welfare benefits during the work placement programme.
Explaining the impact of Begin Again, Pat OConnor, CEO of the ICBE said, "We have seen participants come from a broad range of backgrounds and educational levels including engineers, accountants, quantity surveyors, sales and administration professionals and operational level people. Having had a successful outcome for over three quarters of our 400 participants, 49% of whom were long term unemployed, we believe we are providing a valuable service for the Irish public and the Irish State. We estimate that Begin Again is costing less than 50% of any previous government sponsored labour market activation programme."
The strength of the programme is its ability to successfully match individuals skills and expertise with industry gaps and opportunities. Participants meet with a number of possible companies to discuss the mutual benefits of a work placement. As a result of the work placements; applicants gain additional experience as well as mentoring support and training whilst the companies gain an additional member of staff for a focused project to be delivered at no extra cost. The overall benefit for both is the prospect of full time employment and in securing an up-skilled focused employee.
For further information on the Begin Again programme go to www.beginÓgain.ie or call 061 371753
Issued on behalf of Begin Again by Murray Consultants.
For Further Information please contact
John McGuinness
Murray Consultants
01 498 0361
087 6417451
jmcguinness@murrayconsult.ie
06-Jun-11 by Colette Fox – PRO
GAELIC ARMOUR ANNOUNCES LANDMARK PARTNERSHIP WITH LEITRIM GAA20th November 2024 - 9:16 pm
TV3 Coverage
County FootballCarrick on Shannon hosts ‘The GAA Show’
This week ‘The GAA Show’ comes from Carrick on Shannon in County Leitrim. Kieran McSweeney visited Mickey Moran and his panel as they prepare for their Connacht semi-final against reigning provincial champions Roscommon.
Sinéad Kissane is with the Limerick hurlers. Donal O’Grady’s Allianz League Division 2 champions face Waterford in the Munster semi final.
We look back at a classic Kilkenny/Wexford clash from the past in Video Vault; Westmeath goalkeeper Gary Connaughton is the centre of attention on Team Talk; we’ve all the week’s team news in Around the Counties; and our Panel Beaters (Glenda Gilson, Stephen Hunt, Sean Connell and the Irish Daily Star Sports’ Desk) give us their forecast for the weekend’s games.
That’s all on ‘The GAA Show’ on this Friday, June 10th at 18.30 on 3e and midnight on TV3.
09-Jun-11 by Colette Fox – PRO
VHI GAA Cul Camps
CoachingVHI GAA Cul camps 2011
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Ambassador
Leitrim GAA are pleased to announce that County Senior team member Adrian Croal will be our Vhi GAA cul camp ambassador for 2011. Adrian has both attended and coached at Vhi GAA cul camps over the years and will be able to offer lots of advise to all attendees at this years Vhi GAA cul camps.
Free Places competition
This week sees the launch of our Vhi GAA Cul Camp free places competition in conjunction with the Leitrim Observer. This competition offers children the chance to win a free place on any of our twelve Vhi GAA Cul camps. The competition will run for the next four weeks.
Application Forms
Application forms have been distributed through the clubs and schools over the past few weeks. The on-line booking has commenced and we would encourage as many parents as possible to use this booking format. Camp type means, activities in Football, Hurling & Camogie will take place at the camp.
Code
Venue
Dates
Camp type
Cost per Child
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F/ H/ C
1st.
2nd.
3rd.
LM01
Ck – on – Shannon
4th. July – 08th. July
F/ H/ C
ââ¬60
ââ¬50
ââ¬45
LM02
Manorhamilton
4th. July – 08th. July
F/ H/ C
ââ¬60
ââ¬50
ââ¬45
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LM03
Drumshanbo
11th. July – 15th. July
F/ H/ C
ââ¬60
ââ¬50
ââ¬45
LM04
Kinlough
11th. July – 15th. July
F/ H/ C
ââ¬60
ââ¬50
ââ¬45
LM05
Dromod
11th. July – 15th. July
F/ H/ C
ââ¬60
ââ¬50
ââ¬45
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LM06
Aughavas
18th. July – 22rd. July
F/ H/ C
ââ¬60
ââ¬50
ââ¬45
LM07
Dromahair
18th. July – 22rd. July
F/ H/ C
ââ¬60
ââ¬50
ââ¬45
LM08
Gortletteragh
18th. July – 22rd. July
F/ H/ C
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LM09
Drumkeerin
25th. July – 29th. July
F/ H/ C
ââ¬60
ââ¬50
ââ¬45
LM10
Fenagh
25th. July – 29th. July
F/ H/ C
ââ¬60
ââ¬50
ââ¬45
LM11
Leitrim
25th. July – 29th. July
F/ H/ C
ââ¬60
ââ¬50
ââ¬45
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LM12
Ballinamore
8th. August – 12th August
F/ H/ C
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09-Jun-11 by Colette Fox – PRO
Neighbourhood Watch!
County FootballNeighbourhood Watch
As it gurgles out from deep underground on the Cuilcagh Mountains, the Shannon River has no idea of the effect it has on life in Ireland. It is written of in song and story, it drains and floods in turn, it is the powerhouse for hundreds of boats and cruisers, it entertains many a hopeful angler, its route is mapped on countless brochures, it has attracted thousands of visitors to its banks and it has been photographed and painted for generations. Like the river itself, its story could go on and on.
But all of this pales into insignificance compared to the effect it has on what colour of jersey we will be wearing on our way to Páirc Seán on Sunday June 12th. Will we be decked out in green and gold or will we be sporting the primrose and blue?
It depends on which side of the Shannon we first saw light of day. Was it in Cootehall or Leitrim Village, Cortober or Bridge Street, MahanÓgh or Mount Allen, Bornacoola or across the bridge in Rooskey, Drumsna or Kilmore; you could throw a stone from one into the other, but there is a very distinct dotted line somewhere on a map that makes all the difference. Were either Leitrim or Roscommon and no one will ever change that.
The Shannon shouldnt have to take all the blame, for the border in places is just a laneway or a gripe. Sean and Charlie Flynn could run out their front door at Cartron Beg on the Drumkeerin road and jump into Roscommon, but two more committed Leitrim supporters you couldnt find. When the Connacht Champions of 1994 toured the county with the Nestor Cup, hadnt the Flynns the biggest bonfire in Leitrim burning especially brightly just to tease the Roscommon neighbours!
There will be lots of cross-border teasing in the run up to the big game in Carrick.
Wait till we get ye in Carrick – Look what we did to Sligo.
What did we do to Sligo last year? Ye havent a hope!
So the banter will go on at the mart, in the pubs, in the Observer, on Shannonside, everywhere. A sort of civil war will break out in families that inter-married across the great divide, in some gardens both flags will fly side by side.
There will be plenty of hype and great expectation. Roscommon will repeat and repeat how they always fear coming to Páirc Seán, but deep down they will presume they will win again, noting that records show they have always left with a victory; Leitrim will say its time to draw a line in the sand – no point in putting up a good show but being on the wrong end of the scoreboard.
Roscommon will be buoyed by the thoughts of the St. Brigids backbone in their team, but James Glancy will be reminding Leitrim that the Glencar Manorhamilton contingent provides one equally strong, as the Connacht Club Championship game showed last Autumn man for man the fifteen on each side have very little between them, so it all to play for.
Páirc Seán will be a mass of colour as Dessie Foley steers the Kiltubrid Pipe Band around the pitch in the pre-match parade, past the Lurganboys on Tour banner behind the lower goals, in those tense moments before Amhrán na bhFiann and the throw-in. We will even have colour television!
But whose cheeks will be the rosiest with pride at about half three on Sunday 12th, as they head home to gloat at their neighbours a few yards away on the other bank of the Shannon?
09-Jun-11 by Tommy Moran – Connacht PRO
Leitrim team to play Roscommon
County FootballLEITRIM TEAM TO PLAY ROSCOMMON IN THE CONNACHT FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI FINAL.
This Sunday (12th June, 2011) at 2.00 pm in Páirc Seán, Carrick on Shannon.
Mickey Moran has named an unchanged side for this weekends meeting with reigning Connacht Champions Roscommon in the Connacht Football Championship semi final.
Liatroim
1 Cathal McCrann (Gortletteragh)
2 Dermot Reynolds (Annaduff)
3 RonanÓgallagher (Mohill)
4 Paddy Maguire (Glencar Manorhamilton)
5 Barry Prior (Aughawillan)
6 Gary Reynolds (Carrigallen)
7 Wayne McKeon (Ballinamore Sean OHeslins)
8 Tomás Beirne (Eslin)
9 Daniel Lowe (St Marys)
10 Paul Brennan (Melvin Gaels)
11 Emlyn Mulligan (Melvin Gaels)
12 Robert Lowe (St Marys)
13 Adrian Croal (Glencar Manorhamilton)
14 Conor Beirne (Eslin)
15 James Glancy Capt (Glencar Manorhamilton)
BEST OF LUCK TO THE TEAM AND MAnÓgEMENT.
08-Jun-11 by Colette Fox – PRO
Curtain Raiser
DevelopmentCurtain Raiser: Leitrim Dev Squad vs. Roscommon Dev Squad 12noon
The under 14 squad will play a Roscommon selection as a curtain raiser to the Connacht Senior Football Semi Final on Sunday next.
This will be a great experience for these young lads and we hope they enjoy the day.
07-Jun-11 by Colette Fox – PRO
Ticketing Information Leitrim v Roscommon
County FootballConnacht GAA Football Championship:
Sunday 12th June 2011
Venue: Pairc Sean MacDiarmuida, Carrick on Shannon.
Senior: Leitrim vs. Roscommon 2pm
Development Squads: Leitrim vs. Roscommon at 12noon
Ticket Prices:
Seating- €30
Sideline seating- €25
Terrace €20
Children €5 (Under 16)
Group passes available from Connacht GAA office
Students can get refund of €10 on Sideline Seating or Terrace Tickets with valid ID at Ticket kiosk at the venue
OAPs can get refund of €10 on Stand, Sideline seating or Terrace Tickets with valid ID at Ticket kiosk at the venue.
Tickets can be sourced from;
Connacht GAA Office
Address: Clare Street, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo
Ph: (094) 9630335
Email: reception.connacht@gaa.ie
Leitrim County Board,
address: Pairc Sean MacDiarmada, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim.
email: secretary.leitrim@gaa.ie
phone: (071) 9620441
Roscommon County Board
address: 5-6 Castle View, Roscommon
email: administrator.roscommon GAA.ie
phone: (090) 6627176
www.gaaroscommon.ie
Tickets also available from clubs in the competing counties.
Tickets can also be sourced from www.tickets.ie
Supervalu Ticket Outlets
Thursday 9th June- Roscommon
Duffy, Supervalu, Ballaghadereen 4.30-7pm
Friday 10th June- Leitrim & Roscommon
Donohue Supervalu, Ballinamore 12-2.30pm
Kellys Supervalu, Boyle 12-2.30pm
Cahill Supervalu, Castlerea 4.30-7pm
Smith, Supervalu, Monksland 4.30-7pm
Saturday 11th June –
Fleming Supervalu- Roscommon town 11am-1pm
Glancy Supervalu, Carrick-on-Shannon 11am-1pm
For further information contact Connacht GAA Council Offices;
Phone: 094)9630335
email: reception.connacht@gaa.ie
07-Jun-11 by Colette Fox – PRO
Leitrim Ladies Weekly Notes
LadiesLeitrim Ladies Notes
All Roads to Offaly
Our County U14 Ladies are in the All Ireland ‘A’ Championship Shield Final in BanÓgher this Saturday, Co. Offaly. Throw-in is at 2pm. This is a fantastic achievement for this bunch of ladies and their management team led by Pat McWeeney. Please come and support these ladies as All Irelands do not come around every day.
We would also like to thank the Ramada Hotel Drumshano for all their Sponsorship of the Leitrim U14s and their very generous support in the build up to the final. Without doubt it is greatly appreciated.
Shield Finals
The Shield finals take place this weekend. Please see below. Best of Luck to all involved.
Senior Shield
Sunday 12th June St. Mary’s Vs Dromahair at 11am in Leitrim Village.
Intermediate Shield
Friday 10th June Glencar/Manorhamilton Vs Sean O’ Heslins at 7:30pm, Venue yet to be confirmed.
Junior Shield
Friday 10th June Aughnasheelin Vs Drumkeerin at 8:30pm, Venue yet to be confirmed.
07-Jun-11 by Camilla McDonagh – Ladies PRO
Leitrim team to play Roscommon
County FootballThe Leitrim team to play Roscommon in the Connacht Football Championship Semi Final will be released on this website tomorrow morning (Wednesday 8th).
Connacht Senior Football Championship Semi Final
Leitrim v Roscommon
Sunday 12th June 2011 at 2pm in Páirc Seán.
07-Jun-11 by Colette Fox – PRO
Work placements available for Members of the GAA
GeneralWork placements available for Members of the GAA
Begin Again career initiative helps 240 return to workforce
Members of the GAA who are eager to rejoin the workforce have the opportunity to take up some 300 work placements provided by Begin Again(www.beginÓgain.ie), a career advancement programme developed by the Irish Centre for Business Excellence (ICBE).
The programme which was launched in 2010 has already placed over 400 unemployed people in work placements throughout Ireland. Over 240 of these have now returned to employment, providing the exchequer with an additional estimated €4.8m on an annualised basis.
The ICBE Begin Again programme provides participants with the opportunity to partake in a highly targeted twelve week work placement within a suitable company. The Programme is a mix of certified training, internship and mentoring, with four central themes; employment and employability, resilience and well being, innovation and enterprise and lifelong learning and training.
Over 300 Companies have taken part in the programme to date with established companies such as Supermacs, Boston Scientific and Bewleys all providing work placements and full time employment opportunities.
Funded by the Labour Market Activation Fund, the Begin Again programme has enabled people who were experiencing both short term and long term unemployment gain that crucial foothold back into the workforce. To date 41% of participants have obtained employment, 19% have gained self employment or contracts with a further 5% re-entering the education system. A further 21% are currently in workplaces with real job prospects.
Reflecting on the programme, Trevor Quinn a recent participant said, "Begin Again offered me an ideal platform to secure work in a difficult economic climate. Following three months with The Mayo News on the Begin Again programme the newspaper has now offered me a new contract. The group dynamic on our training days was supportive, positive and practical throughout. I couldnt recommend the programme highly enough, a fantastic initiative which enables unemployed professionals to source employment and thrive again in a working environment."
Mike Gaffney, spokesperson for Begin Again is urging more people to take a proactive first step and contact Begin Again by logging onto www.beginÓgain.ie. "We currently have work placements available right across the country including Dublin, Galway, Cork, Limerick and Waterford. These positions include roles in Sales, Marketing, Office Administration, IT, Accounting and Research."
The Begin Again programme is primarily aimed at experienced and professional individuals who, once given the opportunity are bringing real value to a company or business. All participants taking part in the Begin Again programme must have availed of unemployment assistance from the Social Welfare for the period of three months. Begin Again participants retain all of their social welfare benefits during the work placement programme.
Explaining the impact of Begin Again, Pat OConnor, CEO of the ICBE said, "We have seen participants come from a broad range of backgrounds and educational levels including engineers, accountants, quantity surveyors, sales and administration professionals and operational level people. Having had a successful outcome for over three quarters of our 400 participants, 49% of whom were long term unemployed, we believe we are providing a valuable service for the Irish public and the Irish State. We estimate that Begin Again is costing less than 50% of any previous government sponsored labour market activation programme."
The strength of the programme is its ability to successfully match individuals skills and expertise with industry gaps and opportunities. Participants meet with a number of possible companies to discuss the mutual benefits of a work placement. As a result of the work placements; applicants gain additional experience as well as mentoring support and training whilst the companies gain an additional member of staff for a focused project to be delivered at no extra cost. The overall benefit for both is the prospect of full time employment and in securing an up-skilled focused employee.
For further information on the Begin Again programme go to www.beginÓgain.ie or call 061 371753
Issued on behalf of Begin Again by Murray Consultants.
For Further Information please contact
John McGuinness
Murray Consultants
01 498 0361
087 6417451
jmcguinness@murrayconsult.ie
06-Jun-11 by Colette Fox – PRO
Ted Webb Cup 2011
Coiste na nÓgTed Webb Cup 2011
Round Date Team 1 Team 2 Group Venue Throw in Referee
Round 1 Sat 16th July Sligo vs. Mayo NW Group 1 Castlebar 12noon
Round 1 Sat 16th July Galway CW vs. Leitrim Group 1 Castlebar 12noon
Round 2 Sat 16th July Leitrim vs. Mayo NW Group 1 Castlebar 1pm
Round 2 Sat 16th July Sligo vs. Galway CW Group 1 Castlebar 1pm
Round 3 Sat 16th July Sligo vs. Leitrim Group 1 Castlebar 2pm
Round 3 Sat 16th July Mayo NW vs. Galway CW Group 1 Castlebar 2pm
Round 1 Sat 16th July Mayo SE vs. RoscommonÓgroup 2 Tuam Stadium 12noon
Round 2 Sat 16th July Galway vs. RoscommonÓgroup 2 Tuam Stadium 1pm
Round 3 Sat 16th July Galway vs. Mayo SE Group 2 Tuam Stadium 2pm
Shield Final Mon 1st August Ballyhaunis
Cup Final Mon 1st August Ballyhaunis
05-Jun-11 by Colette Fox – PRO
Coca-Cola 125 Years Thank You Fund
GeneralCoca-Cola has established the Coca-Cola 125 Years Thank You Fund, in partnership with The Wheel and the Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action NICVA). Coca-Cola are donating €125,000 to the fund which will be granted to non-profit community, voluntary and charitable organisations throughout the island of Ireland to help support initiatives focused on the following areas; Social and Education Programmes aimed at Youth, Healthy and Active Lifestyles, and Environmental Leadership. Ten organisations will receive €10,000 each and five organisations will receive €5000 each.
Visit the Coca-Cola website for further details.
04-Jun-11 by Colette Fox – PRO
VHI GAA Cul Camps
CoachingVhi GAA Cul camps 2011
Leitrim GAA will host 12 regional based Vhi GAA Cul camps during the months of July and August at the following venues: Ck-on – Shannon, Manorhamilton, Drumshanbo, Dromod, Kinlough, Gortletteragh, Aughavas, Dromahair, Fenagh, Leitrim, Drumkeerin and Ballinamore. Vhi GAA Cul camps cater for children from age 6 to 12 years, and all activities are graded to cater for children of all abilities.
This year all participants will receive a specially designed Vhi GAA cul camp kit ie. Jersey, togs & socks complete with back pack and with no increase on last years prices Vhi GAA cul camps remainÓgreat value. All equipment including Hurleys and Helmets will be provided by Leitrim GAA.
Full details of all camps is available on the Leitrim GAA website and booking can be completed on line or by completing the application form distributed through the primary schools. Further information can be had by contacting Thomas Keenan on 087 6591049.
03-Jun-11 by Colette Fox – PRO