The late Arthur Boyle, Keadue, Co. Roscommon and formerly of Aghacashel Co. Leitrim.

The death has occurred of Arthur Boyle, late of Keadue, County Roscommon, and formerly of Aghacashel, County Leitrim. Arthur was a former PRO of Coiste Chontae Leitrim CLG during the 1970s and into the early 1980s. He would have made many incisive contributions to Leitrim GAA Yearbooks and other publications of that era in addition to reporting regularly on club matches and activities in the Leitrim Observer. He was famed for his contributions to the very essence of local GAA under the title Grassroots. He also served the board as a club referee and in his playing days, he would have represented Drumkeerin, while stationed there as a popular local Garda.

Arthur will be sadly missed by his much-loved wife Rosaleen, daughters Mairéad and Niamh, sons-in-law, Colm, Hugh and Dan, grandchildren, Doireann, Lucy, and Abigail, sister Bridie, uncle Robbie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, relatives, neighbours, former work colleagues and his wide circle of friends. He will be laid to rest in Kilronan Cemetery, tomorrow, (Wednesday), following a celebration of his funeral mass in the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Keadue, at 12 noon.

Leitrim GAA offers its deepest sympathies to all his family on his sad passing.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé. 

https://rip.ie/death-notice/arthur-noel-boyle-keadue-roscommon/530580

Thanks for the Memories Emlyn!

On the day that Emlyn Mulligan has announced his retirement from the Leitrim Senior Football team, we wish to acknowledge a most stellar career in the Green and Gold over the past 17 years since in debut in the Allianz League of 2006.
From his earliest days with us Emlyn has marked himself out as an attacker of exceptional talent, shooting the lights out over many league and championship campaigns in the intervening years. He has been a role model for many young players, many of whom have grown up to share a Leitrim dressing room with him towards the latter part of his career. His scoring achievements have stood up to scrutiny in any forum across many years.
Captain of the Connacht FBD Winners in 2013 and 2014, he may not have gotten to achieve national titles with his native county, but that did not deter him from making a most magnificent contribution towards the county’s fortunes, despite having to deal with three career-threatening injuries over the course of a stellar career. His Croke Park appearance in the Allianz League final in our promotion year of 2019 was, no doubt, a long overdue personal milestone achieved for a player of his quality. In 2014, he was part of a Connacht Inter Provincial winning team, bridging a gap to the last title won by the province in 1969. He has also helped his native Melvin Gaels Club to Leitrim SFC success in 2012.
Players of this longevity are becoming rarer and Emlyn leaves behind him a host of golden memories for those privileged enough to have seen him play over the best part of two decades. We wish him and his family the very best of luck in the future.

Traffic Instructions From An Garda Síochána – Leitrim v Sligo In Carrick On Shannon

Leitrim V Sligo

For those attending the Leitrim V- Sligo NFL Division 4 match on Sunday 26th of March 2023 at AvantMoney Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada Carrick on Shannon Please be aware that AvantMoney Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada is located on a busy road with cycle lanes. Please respect the needs and rights of residents and other road users when parking.
Parking is prohibited in the areas immediately around the ground.
There are a number of areas designated for parking . These are noted on the graphic attached.
Please use these spaces and please co-operate with stewards and Garda Síochána Sligo/Leitrim

Travel safely and enjoy the game.

 

SCOLÁIREACHTAÍ GAELTACHTA RECIPIENTS 2023

Gaeltacht Grants Draw 2023
Is deas a fheiceáil go bhfuil an méid sin daoine óga ag dul go dtí an Ghaeltacht chun a gcuid Ghaeilge a fheabhsú. Buíochas do na buachaillí agus na cailíní go léir a chuir isteach ar na scoláireachtaí agus comhghairdeas do na buaiteoirí.
There was a large number of applicants for the Gaeltacht grants offered by Coiste Contae Liatroma. Leitrim County Board GAA was pleased to receive support from Leitrim County Council for this project.
Grants will be awarded to the eight winners below on return from their chosen Gaeltacht course.
Grants of €300:
      1.    Niamh Mahon, Aghacashel
      2.    Sean Malaniff, Kinlough
Grants of €200:
      1.    Rachel Mallon, Bornacoola
      2.    Ruby Doherty, Leitrim Village
      3.    Niamh Torsney, Dromahair
      4.    Mark Greene, Aughavas,
      5.    Jack Moolick, Mohill.
       6.        Sarah Harte, Carrigallen

Allianz Hurling League Leitrim v Cavan

Allianz Hurling League Game Leitrim v Cavan due to be played at 2pm today has been postponed due to weather condtions in Cavan. It has been rescheduled for 2pm tomorrow, Sunday in Kingspan Breffni Park.

Leitrim Team And Squad Announced

Matchday Team and Squad

Leitrim V Wicklow – Allianz League Round 5

Date: 06.03.2023

Venue: Echelon Park Aughrim 

 

  1. Darren Maxwell
  2. Paddy Maguire
  3. Mark Diffley
  4. Conor Reynolds
  5. Conor Farrell
  6. Domhnaill Flynn
  7. James Rooney
  8. Pearce Dolan
  9. Donal Wrynn
  10. Darragh Rooney
  11. Jack Heslin
  12. Paul Keaney
  13. Aiden Flynn
  14. Keith Beirne
  15. Conor Dwyer

 

  1. Nevin O Donnell
  2. Donal Casey
  3. Adam Reynolds
  4. Stephen McLoughlin
  5. Shane Quinn
  6. Mark Plunkett
  7. Emlyn Mulligan
  8. Diarmuid Kelleher
  9. Oisin McLoughlin
  10. Evan Sweeney
  11. Tom Quinn

 

 

The Late Padraig McGloin Glenade RIP

Padraig McGloin  (Melvin Gaels) former Leitrim footballer passed away on the 23rd January suddenly at his home in Rathmines. Padraig passed away just as he lived his life, in a quiet and unassuming way.

Padraig was a star member of the 1956 Leitrim Minor Team that won the 1956 Connacht Minor Championship, the county’s second ever provincial title up to that time. At the 2007 Leitrim GAA  County Board dinner the team were honoured in the Bush Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon recognising their achievement.

Padraig went on to play on the Leitrim Senior Team in the 50’s & 60’ and was on the Leitrim Senior team that that defeated Roscommon in the Connacht Senior Football Championship Semi-Final by 1-08 to 1-03 on June 23rd, 1963 in Markievicz Park, Sligo.

Leitrim were defeated by Galway in the Connacht Final on July 14th in MacHale Park, Castlebar.

Pictured – 1963 Leitrim Senior Team

Back row, l-r, Liam Foran (Drumshanbo -Sean McDermotts, Dublin), Padraig McGloin (Melvin Gaels), Kevin McGowan (Melvin Gaels), Paudge McGowan (Melvin Gaels), Paddy Guckian (St Mary’s Kiltoghert), Fergus O’Rourke (Aughavas), Frankie Beirne (Ballinamore) and Kevin O’Malley (Melvin Gaels).

Front row, l-r, Josie Murray (St Mary’s Kiltoghert), Cathal Flynn (Gorvagh – Sean McDermotts), Jack Faughnan (Annaduff), Pakie McGarty (Mohill – Tara, London), Jim Lynch (Jamestown – Sean McDermotts), Mel Kelly (Cloone) and Tom Colreavy (Gortletteragh).

The Leitrim Co Board express their deepest sympathy to his sisters (Doreen (Bundoran) and Bernie (Swinford), his nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. A cremation service took place at Dardistown Crematorium in Dublin. A memorial mass and burial of ashes will take place in his native Glenade at a later date which will be announced.

May Padraig Rest In  Peace.

PopUp Gaeltacht CLG Chill Mhantáin 2023

Líon isteach an fhoirm ghairid seo , le do thoil, chun clárú do Pop-Up Gaeltacht CLG Chill Mhantáin a bheidh ar siúl ar an 5ú de Mhárta 2023! Cabhróidh do chlárúchán linn agus sinn ag eagrú na hócáide.
Bí i measc an chéad 50 duine le clárú chun an seans a bheith agat ceann de 3 phéire ticéad don chluiche a bhuachan.

 

Please fill in the Attached form to register for Wicklow GAA’s Pop-Up Gaeltacht for Seachtain na Gaeilge which takes place on 5th March in Echelon Park Aughrim. This will help us in organising the event.

The first 50 to register will be entered in a draw for a pair of match tickets!

Leitrim GAA Supporters Club Bus to Wicklow

Leitrim GAA Supporters Club will charter a bus to next Sunday’s Allianz League Division 4 League encounter with Wicklow in Echelon Park, Aughrim if there are sufficient numbers interested. Anybody who wishes to book a seat on the bus is advised to contact Jerome McWeeney ASAP at 0876370051. Bookings need to be confirmed by Thursday evening latest.

Leitrim v Carlow Ticket Information

Have You Got Your Tickets Yet?
Allianz League Round 4 – Leitrim GAA v Carlow GAA– Sunday 26th February @2pm in Avant Money Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada.
As we approach the 5th weekend of the Allianz leagues this is a gentle reminder that cash will not be accepted on entry to venues. All supporters must purchase tickets in advance.
For those who do not have access to purchase online or wish to use cash, tickets are available to buy in Centra and SuperValu stores locally – Centra  Drumshanbo.
SuperValu  Ballinamore.
SuperValu  Manorhamilton.
SuperValu  Carrick On Shannon.
All rounds of the leagues are on sale so One cash transaction in a store, to purchase for fixtures until the end of March, is possible!

Matchday Team and Squad – Leitrim V Wexford

Matchday Team and Squad
Leitrim V Wexford
Date: 19.2.2023
Venue: Chadwick’s Wexford Park, Wexford

  1. Darren Maxwell
  2. Paddy Maguire
  3. Mark Diffley
  4. Conor Reynolds
  5. Conor Farrell
  6. Domhnaill Flynn
  7. Riordan O Rourke
  8. Pearce Dolan
  9. Donal Wrynn
  10. Darragh Rooney
  11. Jack Heslin
  12. Paul Keaney
  13. Evan Sweeney
  14. Keith Beirne
  15. Jordan Reynolds
  16. Nevin O Donnell
  17. James Rooney
  18. Adam Reynolds
  19. Fergal McTague
  20. Shane Quinn
  21. Mark Plunkett
  22. Conor Dwyer
  23. Diarmuid Kelleher
  24. Oisin McLoughlin
  25. Tom Prior
  26. Tom Quinn

Gaeltacht Grants 2023

Gaeltacht Grants 2023

 

Leitrim Co Board GAA in conjunction with Comhairle Contae Liatroma is offering grants for attendance at Gaeltacht courses to Leitrim boys and girls as part of their promotion of an Ghaeilge. A number of grants for €300 and €200 will be awarded. These grants are open to boys and girls living in County Leitrim.

 

Application forms can be found on the link leitrimgaa.ie/gaeltacht and  can be completed and submitted online.

 

The closing date for applications is Thursday 16 March 2023. A draw will be made to select the successful candidates. When students return from the Gaeltacht, they can claim their grant money on production of evidence of having successfully completed the course.

Applications via the link:  leitrimgaa.ie/gaeltacht