The first meeting of Coiste Chontae Liatroma 2025 took place at Avant Money Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada last night and dealt with the competition motions that were referred forward from the Convention Clár in December. How the motions were received is outlined below:
Motion 1
Members of the County panel should be made available to play all All-County League games.
Mohill – Motion Lost
Motion 2
Underage competition grades shall revert to U14, U16, and U18, but also retain the U13 Competition. U18 can run alongside U14, with U16 running alongside U13 and overall discretion on this be at the discretion of CCC Liatroma. The focus of the U18 Competition should be over the summer months to support player retention and improvement.
Fenagh St. Caillin’s – Motion not taken due to Motion 3 below
Motion 3
To revert the grading of underage competitions back to even numbers – Under 14, Under 16 & Under 18 (Minor) and that players who are in their last year of Minor will be eligible to play adult football.
Aughawillan – Motion Lost
Motion 4
That Leitrim County Board put forward a request to the GAA insurance Committee to review the current levy system in the player injury fund, specifically with a view to applying the levy only to the specific teams that have claims, rather than the current method of applying the levy on every team from under 7 to senior level registered by the unit.
Aughnasheelin – To be followed up on with Central Council
Motion 5
To accommodate clubs that do not have sufficient numbers to have a second teams they can join with another club to form an independent team in junior championship and the first 13 players from each club cannot play on this team.
Aughnasheelin – Motion withdrawn
Motion 6
In Under 13 football if a player is fouled that player must take free kick themselves.
Aughnasheelin – Motion referred to Coiste na nÓg for consideration in the formulation of U13 Regulations.
Motion 7
All adult players who are part of county panels who do not get meaningful game time are to be made available to their club when their club team has a competitive game. Meaningful game time to be a minimum of 20 minutes playing time. Reference game to establish meaningful game time is the competitive inter county game immediately prior to the club competitive fixture.
Glencar/Manorhamilton – Motion referred to CCC Liatroma for consideration while formulating 2025 League Regulations for approval at later time of the year.
Motion 8
Glencar Manorhamilton GAA is currently the only club that has adult hurling teams. We encourage and promote the playing of both codes and have a number of dual players. Due to this, we are disproportionately negatively impacted in regards access to/ availability of inter county panellists to our teams. We are seeking where Glencar Manorhamilton GAA inter county panellists do not get meaningful game time (20 minutes) they are made available to the club.
Glencar/Manorhamilton – Motion referred to CCC Liatroma for consideration while formulating 2025 League Regulations for approval at a later time of the year.
Motion 9
Start Date of Competitions: The date of competition in Leitrim club football is to be dictated by when the winners of the senior/intermediate championship are out in the Connacht club championship. Example: Leitrim Champions V Roscommon Champions 17/10/2024, Leitrim Senior Championship final 3 weeks earlier 27/10/2024, Then all fixtures are worked back from the 27/10/2024. This would hopefully give the Leitrim teams a more competitive edge when it comes to the Connacht Club Championship.
Glencar/Manorhamilton – Motion to be considered by CCC Liatroma in devising 2025 Club Championship Master Fixture Plan.
Motion 10
Senior Championship Restructure: Two Groups of 4, each team plays each team in their group once. The top team in each group straight into the semi-finals. The team placed in second place in each group plays teams played in third place in each group in the quarter finals. The bottom teams in each group play in a relegation final. Teams should be seeded, with the previous year’s finalists and losing semi-finalists to be drawn into opposite groups at each relevant stage of the draw. Remaining four teams to be drawn to complete the groups by open draw. The benefits of this we believe are: Fairness and Balance: Seeding teams based on previous performance ensures balanced competition, preventing stronger teams from being clustered in one group. Increased Competitiveness: With each team playing every other team in their group, every match counts, maintaining high stakes throughout the group stage. Clear Path to Finals: The structure provides a straightforward progression to the semi-finals and finals, making it easier for teams to prepare.
Glencar/Manorhamilton – Motion withdrawn
Motion 11
That CCC Liatroma examine the possibility of playing the U20 Football Championship at a later time of the year in order to ease the pressure on teams in attempting to field during the summer months.
Bornacoola – Motion Lost
Motion 12
That CCC Liatroma, in formulating its regulations for the Junior C Football Championship should endeavour to build in a minimum of three games per club at the round robin stages.
Bornacoola. – Motion referred to CCC Liatroma for consideration
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Coiste Chontae Liatroma Meeting – 21 Jan 25 – How the Motions Fared
GeneralThe first meeting of Coiste Chontae Liatroma 2025 took place at Avant Money Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada last night and dealt with the competition motions that were referred forward from the Convention Clár in December. How the motions were received is outlined below:
Motion 1
Members of the County panel should be made available to play all All-County League games.
Mohill – Motion Lost
Motion 2
Underage competition grades shall revert to U14, U16, and U18, but also retain the U13 Competition. U18 can run alongside U14, with U16 running alongside U13 and overall discretion on this be at the discretion of CCC Liatroma. The focus of the U18 Competition should be over the summer months to support player retention and improvement.
Fenagh St. Caillin’s – Motion not taken due to Motion 3 below
Motion 3
To revert the grading of underage competitions back to even numbers – Under 14, Under 16 & Under 18 (Minor) and that players who are in their last year of Minor will be eligible to play adult football.
Aughawillan – Motion Lost
Motion 4
That Leitrim County Board put forward a request to the GAA insurance Committee to review the current levy system in the player injury fund, specifically with a view to applying the levy only to the specific teams that have claims, rather than the current method of applying the levy on every team from under 7 to senior level registered by the unit.
Aughnasheelin – To be followed up on with Central Council
Motion 5
To accommodate clubs that do not have sufficient numbers to have a second teams they can join with another club to form an independent team in junior championship and the first 13 players from each club cannot play on this team.
Aughnasheelin – Motion withdrawn
Motion 6
In Under 13 football if a player is fouled that player must take free kick themselves.
Aughnasheelin – Motion referred to Coiste na nÓg for consideration in the formulation of U13 Regulations.
Motion 7
All adult players who are part of county panels who do not get meaningful game time are to be made available to their club when their club team has a competitive game. Meaningful game time to be a minimum of 20 minutes playing time. Reference game to establish meaningful game time is the competitive inter county game immediately prior to the club competitive fixture.
Glencar/Manorhamilton – Motion referred to CCC Liatroma for consideration while formulating 2025 League Regulations for approval at later time of the year.
Motion 8
Glencar Manorhamilton GAA is currently the only club that has adult hurling teams. We encourage and promote the playing of both codes and have a number of dual players. Due to this, we are disproportionately negatively impacted in regards access to/ availability of inter county panellists to our teams. We are seeking where Glencar Manorhamilton GAA inter county panellists do not get meaningful game time (20 minutes) they are made available to the club.
Glencar/Manorhamilton – Motion referred to CCC Liatroma for consideration while formulating 2025 League Regulations for approval at a later time of the year.
Motion 9
Start Date of Competitions: The date of competition in Leitrim club football is to be dictated by when the winners of the senior/intermediate championship are out in the Connacht club championship. Example: Leitrim Champions V Roscommon Champions 17/10/2024, Leitrim Senior Championship final 3 weeks earlier 27/10/2024, Then all fixtures are worked back from the 27/10/2024. This would hopefully give the Leitrim teams a more competitive edge when it comes to the Connacht Club Championship.
Glencar/Manorhamilton – Motion to be considered by CCC Liatroma in devising 2025 Club Championship Master Fixture Plan.
Motion 10
Senior Championship Restructure: Two Groups of 4, each team plays each team in their group once. The top team in each group straight into the semi-finals. The team placed in second place in each group plays teams played in third place in each group in the quarter finals. The bottom teams in each group play in a relegation final. Teams should be seeded, with the previous year’s finalists and losing semi-finalists to be drawn into opposite groups at each relevant stage of the draw. Remaining four teams to be drawn to complete the groups by open draw. The benefits of this we believe are: Fairness and Balance: Seeding teams based on previous performance ensures balanced competition, preventing stronger teams from being clustered in one group. Increased Competitiveness: With each team playing every other team in their group, every match counts, maintaining high stakes throughout the group stage. Clear Path to Finals: The structure provides a straightforward progression to the semi-finals and finals, making it easier for teams to prepare.
Glencar/Manorhamilton – Motion withdrawn
Motion 11
That CCC Liatroma examine the possibility of playing the U20 Football Championship at a later time of the year in order to ease the pressure on teams in attempting to field during the summer months.
Bornacoola – Motion Lost
Motion 12
That CCC Liatroma, in formulating its regulations for the Junior C Football Championship should endeavour to build in a minimum of three games per club at the round robin stages.
Bornacoola. – Motion referred to CCC Liatroma for consideration
Handball News: She’s Ace – 2nd Level Schools Finals – Ballinamore TY
HandballSophie shows She’s Ace in Clare finals.
Well done to Fenagh’s Sophie Kane who reached the semi-final in the 13 and under category of the She’s Ace Handball Festival last weekend
This annual ladies 4-wall championship took place in Clare over two days, and featured top female players from elite level through to the best in juvenile grades from u11 to u17.
In a packed category, with over 50 players vying for success, Sophie played some unbelievably brilliant 4-wall handball on her path to the semi-final. To reach the last 4 is even more remarkable considering that she still has another year left playing in this age group.
Although a final appearance alluded her this year, there is no doubt that Sophie will carry a favourites tag into next year’s competition.
Maith thú Sophie.
Leitrim 2nd Level Schools Finals round up.
Competitive post-primary schools Handball is experiencing a resurgence this year, with the Connacht 2nd level schools 4-wall handball championship returning to the 2025 event calendar. Following a highly competitive county 2nd level championship playoff in Fenagh last week, Leitrim sends seven top juvenile players to represent their schools at the Connacht Finals hosted in Galway venues on Sunday next, January 26th.
Mohill Community College leads the way with four players in the finals. Peter Cox will compete in the Junior (u15) boys singles grade, while Maxim Gilmartin will take part in the 1st year boys singles event. Additionally, Adam Neary and Eoghan Kelly will team up for the 1st year boys doubles competition.
Ballinamore Community School will have Sophie Kane in the 1st year girls singles, and she will also be joined by Ella Crinnigan who will compete in the junior (u15) girls singles. St Clare’s Comprehensive School Manorhamilton will be represented by Cormac Scarff in the Intermediate (U17) boys single competition.
Best of luck to all the players next weekend. Beir Bua!
Ballinamore transition year students try handball.
A big well done to all the transition year students in Ballinamore Community school who had the opportunity to try handball last Friday as part of the GAA Future Leaders Programme.
Clare Conway, the GAA Handball regional development officer for Leitrim, delivered an engaging presentation to the class and demonstrated a variety of simple drills, highlighting the numerous fitness benefits of this fast-paced, skillful, highly entertaining, and fully inclusive sport. She also explained how easy it is to get started— all you need is a ball and a wall.
If you’re a teacher interested in hosting a similar event at your school, or if you’d like to learn more about the benefits of GAA Handball, there will be in-service teacher training in Leitrim later this month. For more information, reach out to Leitrim Handball via their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/LeitrimHandball) or contact your local club in Annaduff, Fenagh, Drumshanbo, or Manorhamilton.
David Mahon
OCP Liathroid Láimhe Liatroma
https://www.facebook.com/LeitrimHandball
Senior Hurling Panel & Joint Captains Announced
County HurlingLeitrim Senior Hurling Manager Mike Wall has unveiled his panel for 2025.
In addition to the panel we are delighted to announce Conor Hackett, St Mary’s & Joe Murray, Round Towers as Senior Hurling Joint Captains for 2025.
Best wishes & every success to Conor, Joe, the entire panel, Mike and his Management team for the year ahead.
Ticket & Match Package Information for Allianz Football League
County FootballTickets are now available to purchase online – please note the availability of 3 ticket options for the Football fixtures.
In addition to the standard match tickets there are options to buy a 4 Match Package and a 7 Match package – links below.
#Allianz NFL – Div 3 – Rd 1
Leitrim Laois
Sat, 25-Jan at 2:30pm
in Páirc Seán Uí Eslín, Ballinamore
Please Note:
Advance ticket sales only
Football*:
Individual Games: https://am.ticketmaster.com/gaa/fbleitrimleague
4 Match Package: https://am.ticketmaster.com/gaa/link-page/883
7 Match Package: https://am.ticketmaster.com/gaa/link-page/881
*Due to capacity restrictions imposed on the venue, all patrons, including U16s, are required to have a ticket.
Hurling:
Individual Games: https://am.ticketmaster.com/gaa/huleitleague
In-Stores:
Tickets also available to buy in selected Centra & SuperValu stores.
SuperValu: Ballinamore, Carrick On Shannon & Manorhamilton
SENIOR FOOTBALL PANEL ANNOUNCEMENT
County FootballPANEL ANNOUNCEMENT
Leitrim Senior Football Manager Steven Poacher has unveiled his panel for 2025.
A new look, a new season, new rules, and a new division ahead.
Best of luck to the players, Steven, and his backroom team for the year ahead.
Allianz Football & Hurling Leagues 2025
GeneralWe are 1 week away from the start of the Allianz Hurling and Football Leagues.
Tickets are now available to purchase online – please note the availability of 3 ticket options for the Football fixtures.
Football:
Individual Games: https://am.ticketmaster.com/gaa/fbleitrimleague
4 Match Package: https://am.ticketmaster.com/gaa/link-page/883
7 Match Package: https://am.ticketmaster.com/gaa/link-page/881
Hurling:
Individual Games: https://am.ticketmaster.com/gaa/huleitleague
In-Stores:
Tickets also available to buy in selected Centra & SuperValu stores.
SuperValu: Ballinamore, Carrick On Shannon & Manorhamilton
Never miss a moment with the GAA Digital Calendar – Add Leitrim’s fixtures to your calendar now
County FootballNever miss a moment with the GAA Digital Calendar !
Add Leitrim’s fixtures to your calendar now at https://ql.e-c.al/3DEi4cN
The GAA digital calendar pre-populates your digital calendar/diary with all of the county fixtures for the season ahead. The platform we’re using is Ecal, & all Leitrim League fixtures are live on the calendar and Championship, U20 & Minor fixtures will also be added as fixtures are confirmed. We want to encourage as many supporters as possible to sync our county’s calendar because it keeps them informed on fixture dates and more importantly, any fixture changes/postponements etc.
Annaduff’s Maxim Gilmartin shines in the Shannonside Handball League Finals.
HandballThe inaugural Shannonside Winter Handball League drew to an exciting conclusion on Sunday afternoon last with the grand finals up for decision in Fenagh alley. This new event on the local handball calendar saw 32 up and coming handballers from Leitrim and surrounding clubs compete for silverware in 2 divisions. Sunday last was the culmination of over 65 exciting league matches played during the Christmas break in Fenagh, Drumshanbo, and the Leitrim GAA Centre of Excellence in Annaduff.
The marquee A division finals lived up to their billing when four top juvenile players displayed amazing skills and astounding rallies, justifying their places in the finals. Annaduff club rivals Peter Cox and Maxim Gilmartin served up an enthralling match in the first semi-final. Despite Maxim winning these games were a lot closer than the score suggested. Meanwhile, the second semi-final saw Fenagh’s Ruairí McKiernan playing Drumshanbo’s Mark MacShera. These two skilful rivals served up some exciting rallies, but Ruairí edged the match to book his place in the final.
Maxim’s greater age and strength came to the fore in the final as he controlled proceedings for most of the match, however Ruairí did give him plenty to think about at stages with some great serve and return play. Maxim took gold this time, but with continued training Ruairí will be a strong contender in years to come.
Collooney’s Lochlan Walsh played Annaduff’s Enda Sharkey in the B league final with Lochlan taking home the gold to Sligo after a very entertaining match. These are two names to watch out for in the future. The B Plate final was an all Annaduff affair with Padraig Mahon and Rhys Glancy vying for the gold medal. Playing to Cumann na mBunscol rules, Padraig took some early scores off Rhys’ serve to push himself into the lead. Rhys came back strong with some brilliant return play down the centre, however Padraig did just enough to hold him off and take gold.
Although winning medals was a nice bonus, the core aim of this league was to give players an opportunity to improve their skillsets and confidence in a competitive environment ahead of their upcoming 4-wall championships. Both beginner and experienced players alike achieved this objective, and it was especially heartening to see so many new players grow in confidence as the league progressed.
A special word of thanks to everyone who helped set up and run the League in Fenagh, Drumshanbo and Annaduff over the last number of weeks. Also thank you to the referees, and to the club committees for arranging food, heat and light in all the venues. Finally, a huge thank you to all the competitors, coaches and parents for making this new league such a big success.
Best of luck to everyone as they go into their respective championship competitions.
Congratulations to all the Shannonside Handball League winners and finalists.
A League:
1st – Maxim Gilmartin (Annaduff)
2nd – Ruairí McKiernan (Fenagh)
3rd – Peter Cox (Annaduff)
Runner Up – Mark MacShera (Drumshanbo)
B League:
1st – Lochlan Walsh (Collooney)
2nd – Enda Sharkey (Annaduff)
3rd – Abbie Kane (Fenagh)
Runner Up – Doireann McKiernan (Fenagh)
B Plate:
1st – Padraig Mahon (Annaduff)
2nd – Rhys Glancy (Annaduff)
3rd – Joe Canning (Drumshanbo)
David Mahon
13/01/2025
Handball News: European 1-wall title for Fenagh’s Sophie Kane
Handball2025 is less than one week old and Leitrim Handball is already celebrating a rare multiple medal success at international level! Building on their recent World Championships titles, Fenagh’s Kane family augmented their growing reputation in1-wall circles bringing back a gold, silver and bronze medal from the European 1-wall Tour – Junior Open which took place in Menaldum, Netherlands on Friday and Saturday last.
Sophie Kane made short work of a packed international field to claim the girls u13 European title. Entering the arena at 7:30am Friday morning, she put in a sterling performance to cruise through her 4 group and 2 playoff games in under three hours, dropping no more than 4 points in any of her sets! This result cements Sophie’s status as the top u13 girls 1-wall player at European and world level.
Not one to rest on her laurels, on Saturday Sophie renewed her successful world championship doubles partnership with Tipperary’s Molly Joyce. Playing in an U15 category, Sophie and Molly fought off older pairings for a place in the European doubles final. Up against a strong Belgian & English doubles combination in the final, Sophie and Molly gave it their all but finished in second place claiming the European silver medals.
Older sister Katie competed in the European girls u17 singles competition. Flying out of the traps, Katie topped her group beating England’s number 1 player along the way. Despite playing well, Katie bowed out in the semi-final to eventual winner Eloise Clément from Belgium. A European bronze medal is a magnificent achievement for Katie.
Katie’s younger brother Daniel also participated in the European boys u15 competition. He played exceptionally well, doing enough to exit a tough group and make it to the quarter final stage. A highly commendable achievement in a very packed field. Well done, Daniel.
Sophie, who is also shortlisted for the Leitrim Junior Sports Individual 2024 award, is the first Leitrim Handballer to achieve international title success since Donal Wrynn back in 2009.
Congratulations and well done to Sophie, Katie, Daniel and all involved in Fenagh Handball. Exciting times ahead.
David Mahon
PRO Leitrim Handball
Quid Games – Would you like to be a contestant ?
GeneralQuid Games – Would you like to be a contestant ?
Leitrim GAA and Leitrim LGFA are currently recruiting contestants to participate in Quid Games which is scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 16th.
If you would like to be a contestant you should contact secretary.leitrim@gaa.ie or secretary.leitrim@lgfa.ie to be in with chance of sharing the €10,000 first prize.
Clubs are now invited to apply to Phase 3 of the GAA Green Club Programme.
Club DevelopmentGAA, LGFA and Camogie Clubs are now invited to apply to Phase 3 of the GAA Green Club Programme. The programme which was established in 2020 is designed to support Gaelic Games clubs in taking simple and effective sustainability actions in their grounds and activities. The Programme is structured around the themes of Energy, Water, Waste, Biodiversity and Travel & Transport and is resourced with an online toolkit produced in partnership with local authorities and expert partners, including the Sustainable energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), the Local Authorities Water Programme (LAWPRo) and the Regional Waste Authorities. The toolkit is available at https://learning.gaa.ie/GreenClub and includes numerous case studies of Clubs who have successfully implemented actions, improving their facilities and reducing their impact on the environment.
Clubs who completed Phase 2 were recently presented with their awards at a ceremony in Croke Park where Uachtarán CLG Jarlath Burns described how Green Clubs are reinforcing the GAA’s social leadership, improving club facilities, and helping ensure a better future for their communities. “The breadth of initiatives being celebrated here, speaks volumes about the innovative and community-focused spirit of our clubs. The diversity of these projects demonstrates how clubs are finding creative ways to address local challenges while contributing to a national movement.”
The event was also attended by guest speaker Dr Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin who spoke of the positive legacy Green Clubs are creating for future generations.
The GAA, LGFA and Camogie Associations are now inviting new clubs to apply to become Green Clubs. Applications are open from now until January 26th for the next round of the Green Club programme.
Interested clubs can apply at: https://greenclubs.gaa.ie/ .
Successful clubs will be guided through a series of steps over 2025 and 2026, supported to access funding, plan, implement and report on initiatives.
You can also contact Gerry McGovern, Leitrim GAA Safety and Facilities Officer, for more information.
Also see:
Green Clubs feature on the GAA Learning portal on YouTube
Source: GAA.ie
Aoibhinn Ní Shuilleabháin pictured addressing the attendees during the GAA Green Club Event at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen Marken/Sportsfile.
Leitrim Handball Juvenile Christmas League reaches knockout stages
HandballThere was some great action served up in the Handball Juvenile Christmas League – Round 2 qualifiers and B-Plate matches in Fenagh earlier this evening.
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Original News Item:
The Leitrim Handball Juvenile Christmas League reaches knockout stages this weekend in Fenagh, and competition is sure to heat up with some very exciting 2nd round and quarter final fixtures down for decision.
First game at 5pm this evening.
Good Luck to all competing.
