The glamour meeting of newly-crowned All-Ireland champions Cork and Kerry will ensure a high-profile launch to the National Football League on Sunday, February 6. The National Football League actually starts on Saturday, February 5 when Armagh and Dublin meet in Division 1, and Laois face Meath, and Donegal square up to Sligo in Division 2. A large number of games will be played under lights. Leitrim have four home games with Clare, Wicklow, Fermanagh and Carlow and four away games against Kilkenny, London, Longford and Roscommon. Full details of all Division 4 Fixtures are listed below.
National Football League (Division 4)
Sunday Feb 6 (2.30):
Div 4: (Rd 1) London v Kilkenny, Leitrim v Clare, Longford v Roscommon, Carlow v Wicklow, Fermanagh Bye.
Sun Feb 13th (2.30):
Div 4 (Rd 2): London v Roscommon, Clare v Kilkenny, Leitrim v Wicklow, Carlow v Fermanagh, Longford Bye.
Sat Feb 19:
Div 4 (Rd 3) (7.30): Fermanagh v Longford.
Sun 20 Feb:
NFL Div 4 (Rd 3) (2.30): Kilkenny v Leitrim, Roscommon v Carlow, Wicklow v London
Clare Bye
Sun 27 Feb:
NFL Div 4 (Rd 4) (2.30): Fermanagh v Wicklow, London v Leitrim, Longford v Kilkenny, Carlow v Clare
Roscommon Bye
Sun 13 March:
NFL Div 4 (Rd 5) (2.30): Wicklow v Longford, Roscommon v Fermanagh, Kilkenny v Carlow, Clare v London
Leitrim Bye
Sunday March 20
NFL Div 4 (Rd 6) (2.30): Clare v Roscommon, Leitrim v Fermanagh, London v Longford, Kilkenny v Wicklow
Carlow Bye
Sunday March 27
NFL Div 4 (Rd 7) (2.30): Wicklow v Roscommon, Leitrim v Carlow, Clare v Longford, Kilkenny v Fermanagh
London Bye
Sunday April 3
NFL Div 4 (Rd 8) (2.30): Longford v Leitrim, Roscommon v Kilkenny, Carlow v London, Fermanagh v Clare
Wicklow Bye
Sunday April 10
NFL Div 4 (Rd 9) (2.30): Roscommon v Leitrim, Wicklow v Clare, Longford v Carlow, Fermanagh v London
Kilkenny Bye
15-Oct-10 by Colette Fox – PRO
Under 13 Development Squad – Ladies
LadiesThe squad will make their first outing when they travel to Lissen (Enniskillen) on Saturday to play against their Fermanagh counterparts. The bus route is confirmed as follows – 9.00am – Dromahair (The Blue Devon), 9.20am – Drumkeeran (GAA Pitch turn) , 9.40am – Drumshanbo (Car Park), 9.45am – Leitrim Village; 9.55am- Kiltubrid GAA Pitch; 10.15am – Depart Ballinamore (Sean OHeslins GAA Pitch)
20-Oct-10 by Sinead Fowley – Ladies PRO
Division 2 Completed
Club FootballAughavas and Ballinaglera will play Division 3 next year as both were relegated after the final round of games in
Division 2 yesterday evening. While Ballinaglera already knew their destiny before yesterday evening Aughavas
loosing to neighbours Cloone meant they joined them as both Glencar Manor and Drumkeerin won their games
thus avoiding a possible 2/ 3 way tie.
17-Oct-10 by Colette Fox – PRO
Greener Games Conference in Croke Park Stadium
DevelopmentCroke Park stadium is running the "Greener Games" conference in conjunction with Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland (SEAI) on the morning of the Irish Daily Mail International Rules Series Test 2 in Croke Park, Saturday 30th October.
This event is aimed mainly at GAA clubs as it is a great way to learn how to save money for your club by being more sustainable and environmentally aware.
The price of €35 includes conference entry a ticket to the Irish Daily Mail International Rules Game 2 in Croke Park, a pre match stadium tour and lunch. This is an event not to be missed by GAA Clubs of all sizes.
If you require any further information regarding this event contact:
Niamh McGroder
Events and Operations Co-Ordinator
Páirc an Chrocaigh Teo
Hogan Stand
Jones Road
Dublin 3
+353 1 8192356
or
register on-line at: http://www.crokepark.ie/about/cul-greenÓgreener-games-conference
17-Oct-10 by Colette Fox – PRO
New GAA on-line Club Manual 2010 GAA Membership Cards Official Guides 2010
GeneralThe new GAA on-line club manual is now available on the Clubzone section of the GAA website, http://www.gaa.ie/clubzone/.
This manual provides a range of advice to clubs on all aspects of club administration and activity, including:
1: Officer Roles in the Club
2: Games Development
3: Communication
4: Club Committee Structure
5: Insurance and Club Property
6: Club Planning
7: Club Meetings
It also includes a club activity checklist that a club can use to gauge its own performance across a range of areas versus best practice. This document can be the precursor to getting a club plan done.
All 2010 GAA membership cards were also distributed to all County Boards in July and Clubs are in the process of distributing them to their members.
Official Guides 2010 are now downloadable online at gaa web site. Hard copies available €7 and €3 total €10.
16-Oct-10 by Colette Fox – PRO
Glencar Manorhamilton Division 1 and 2 League Games
Club FootballGlencar Manor will play Drumreilly In Division1tomorrow (Saturday 16th) at 3.15 and Bornacoola in Division 2 at 5pm in Belcoo, Co Fermanagh. Supporters of all 3 teams are asked to note the change of venue.
15-Oct-10 by Colette Fox – PRO
2011 National Football League Fixtures
County FootballThe glamour meeting of newly-crowned All-Ireland champions Cork and Kerry will ensure a high-profile launch to the National Football League on Sunday, February 6. The National Football League actually starts on Saturday, February 5 when Armagh and Dublin meet in Division 1, and Laois face Meath, and Donegal square up to Sligo in Division 2. A large number of games will be played under lights. Leitrim have four home games with Clare, Wicklow, Fermanagh and Carlow and four away games against Kilkenny, London, Longford and Roscommon. Full details of all Division 4 Fixtures are listed below.
National Football League (Division 4)
Sunday Feb 6 (2.30):
Div 4: (Rd 1) London v Kilkenny, Leitrim v Clare, Longford v Roscommon, Carlow v Wicklow, Fermanagh Bye.
Sun Feb 13th (2.30):
Div 4 (Rd 2): London v Roscommon, Clare v Kilkenny, Leitrim v Wicklow, Carlow v Fermanagh, Longford Bye.
Sat Feb 19:
Div 4 (Rd 3) (7.30): Fermanagh v Longford.
Sun 20 Feb:
NFL Div 4 (Rd 3) (2.30): Kilkenny v Leitrim, Roscommon v Carlow, Wicklow v London
Clare Bye
Sun 27 Feb:
NFL Div 4 (Rd 4) (2.30): Fermanagh v Wicklow, London v Leitrim, Longford v Kilkenny, Carlow v Clare
Roscommon Bye
Sun 13 March:
NFL Div 4 (Rd 5) (2.30): Wicklow v Longford, Roscommon v Fermanagh, Kilkenny v Carlow, Clare v London
Leitrim Bye
Sunday March 20
NFL Div 4 (Rd 6) (2.30): Clare v Roscommon, Leitrim v Fermanagh, London v Longford, Kilkenny v Wicklow
Carlow Bye
Sunday March 27
NFL Div 4 (Rd 7) (2.30): Wicklow v Roscommon, Leitrim v Carlow, Clare v Longford, Kilkenny v Fermanagh
London Bye
Sunday April 3
NFL Div 4 (Rd 8) (2.30): Longford v Leitrim, Roscommon v Kilkenny, Carlow v London, Fermanagh v Clare
Wicklow Bye
Sunday April 10
NFL Div 4 (Rd 9) (2.30): Roscommon v Leitrim, Wicklow v Clare, Longford v Carlow, Fermanagh v London
Kilkenny Bye
15-Oct-10 by Colette Fox – PRO
Under 12 Championship Finals
Coiste na nÓgThe U12 championship finals took place on Saturday 9th October in Pairc Sean. In the 15 a side Fenagh-St Caillins captured the title with a 0-09 to 1-02 victory over Ballinamore- Sean OHeslins. Leitrim Gaels won the 13 a side with a 3-12 to 1-03 win over Carrigallen and Aughavas claimed the 11 a side title on a scoreline of 4-07 to 0-09 over Gortletteragh. Congratulations to all the winners.
14-Oct-10 by Barbara – PRO – Coiste na nÓg
U16 13 a side Championship Final
Coiste na nÓgThe u16 , 13 a side final takes place on Saturday next 16th Oct in Aughawillian @ 12 noon with Sean O hEislin-Béal an Ãtha Móir and Carrigallen contesting the honours. Carrigallen topped the group on 5 points having won 2 and drawn 1 game while Ballinamore finished on 4 points, winning 2 and loosing 1 game. These two teams met in round 1 of the championship where Carrigallen had a comprehensive win over Ballinamore finishing on a scoreline of 4-08 to 1-07. We wish both teams the best of luck in the final.
14-Oct-10 by Barbara – PRO – Coiste na nÓg
Kilglass GAA Club in Roscommon look for Support
GeneralYou are probably aware that Kilglass Gaels G.A.A. Club in Roscommon are the Connacht “Field of Dreams” Champions and the overall national winner will be announced on 29th October.
This is only a little over two weeks away so to help Kilglass Gaels win this magnificent prize they would appreciate and encourage people in Leitrim to get behind Kilglass Gaels and give them one final push to get them over the line.
Voting can be done on line at www.kelloggs.ie or by text to 53799, or simply buy a Box of Kelloggs Cornflakes with the coupons on it and post them off.
14-Oct-10 by Colette Fox – PRO
Division 2 Games this weekend will decide relegation and Division 1 set for a nailbiting finale
Club FootballThe remaining four fixtures in Division 2 are scheduled for this weekend all with throw in times of 5pm on Saturday evening. The fixtures are as follows with home teams named first.
Gortletteragh v Eslin
Cloone v Aughavas
Drumkeerin v Ballinaglera
Glencar/Manorhamilton v Bornacoola
Gortletteragh and Eslin are already safe as regards relegation. In the other 3 games all teams are in the relegation zone with the exception of Bornacoola who were crowned Division 2 League Winners earlier in the year
Cloone (5 points) simply have to win at home to neighbours Aughavas or they will be relegated with Ballinaglera (2 points) who are already relegated. Aughavas, Drumkeerin and Glencar Manorhamilton face a nervous evening as all three are locked on 6 points. If teams are level on points at the conclusion of games relegation will be decided as follows:
Head to head result if two teams tied
score Difference if 3 or more tied.
Meanwhile in Division 1 it is still all to play for at the top with a number of teams still in with a chance of a top two place for the League Final. At the bottom Kiltubrid are already relegated with no points from 9 outings and the big question is who will join them with a number of teams in danger as we approach Round 10 this weekend. We anticipate great excitement going into the last round of games the following weekend where relegation and top two placings will be finally decided. A nail biting end to a great league season is in store!
12-Oct-10 by Colette Fox – PRO
Closing date approaching for Connacht GAA Bursary Awards 201011
Club FootballApplications are set to close for the Connacht GAA bursaries for 2010/11
Applications are available for the Connacht GAA Bursary Awards 2010/11 and can be downloaded in Word format from the Connacht GAA Website.
Note that the closing date is this Friday 15th October 2010 and applications to be sent to:
Postal address:
Connacht GAA Office,
Clare Street,
Ballyhaunis,
Co. Mayo.
email: reception.connacht@gaa.ie
12-Oct-10 by Colette Fox – PRO
Maguire honoured in provincial awards scheme
GeneralGlencar-Manorhamiltons Paddy Maguire has been named as the Connacht GAA Writers Personality of the Month for the month of September. Paddy was selected for his outstanding form in helping Glencar-Manorhamilton to their third Leitrim senior football championship on the trot. He won the man-of-the-match award in the final victory over St Marys, Carrick-on-Shannon, and it is worth noting that he was similarly honoured in last years decider. The winners to date this year are: Marianne Rushe, Roscommon (January); Mark Ronaldson, Mayo (February); Finian Coone, NUI Galway (March); and StephenÓgilmartin (Sligo), Neil Collins (Roscommon), and Aine Tighe (Leitrim), triple winners for April; David Collins, Galway (May); David Kelly, Sligo (June); Donie Shine, Roscommon (July); and David Maye, Sligo (August.)
The monthly award winners will receive their presentations at a special function in the TF Royal Theatre and Hotel, Castlebar, after the season is over. The winner of the Michael McDonnell Award for the Personality of the Year will also be announced on that night.
Coiste Chontae Liatroma take this opportunity to congratulate Paddy on his award. Well done Paddy.
12-Oct-10 by Colette Fox – PRO