Emlyn Mulligan – 100 Appearances In Green And Gold Of Leitrim

On Sunday 27th March 2022 Emlyn Mulligan made his 100th Appearance for Leitrim in Markievicz Park versus Sligo. He made his senior debut for Leitrim versus neighbours Donegal in 2006 and between league and championship in those 16 years he has clocked up 100 appearances. Pictured below is Leitrim’s Captain David Bruen and Vice Captain Donal Wrynn together with the current squad and management presenting Emlyn with a framed signed Leitrim Jersey as a momentum of this wonderful achievement.

Under 15 Humphrey Kelliher Cup – Leitrim v Fermanagh

Under 15 Humphrey Kelliher Cup – Saturday 9th April
LEITRIM 1-8   FERMANAGH 2-8
Leitrim opened their 2022 Under 15 campaign with a narrow loss to Fermanagh at the Leitrim Centre of Excellence on Saturday.   In a game that they dominated for long periods, Leitrim will feel that this is one that got away.   In the first period, Leitrim were completely dominant, playing some great football in the process. However, it was during this period that Leitrim failed to capitalise on their dominance with a number of poorly chosen shots at goal.   They did lead at the break on a scoreline of 1-3 to 0-1 with the Leitrim scores coming from Luke Fitzsimons (goal) and points from Joey McBrien (2) and Sean Carolan Morris.
Fermanagh came thundering into the 2nd half when they added 2-4 without reply from the home side which ultimately proved to be the difference between the 2 teams.   Leitrim regained their composure and dominated the remainder of the game.   They outscored their opponents by 5 points to 1 point but time ran out as Leitrim laid siege to the Fermanagh goal.   Try as they might, Leitrim couldn’t find a much needed goal to even the scoreline but they will take away a lot of positives from this display.   The second half points for Leitrim came from the boots of Joey McBrien (2), Tadhg Regan (2) and Bailey McBride.   Leitrim play Louth on the 7th of May in the 2nd round of this competition.
LEITRIM Team and Scorers:
Daire Shannon; Killian Mulvey; Oran Foley; Niall Stenson; Niall Torsney; Cormac Moran; Bobby Hanrahan; Bailey McBride (0-1); Gavin Gallagher; Peter Moran; Sean Carolan Morris (0-1); Andrew Lee; Mark Ahearne; Joey McBrien (0-4); Luke Fitzsimons (1-0). SUBS: Kevin Faughnan, Oisin Conlon, Tadhg Regan (0-2); David Chen.

Fr. Manning Cup – Leitrim v Clare

Under 16 Fr. Manning Cup Saturday 9th April

LEITRIM  4-12   CLARE  2-8

Leitrim Under 16’s kicked off their 2022 Fr. Manning Cup campaign in fine style with a convincing 10 point over the Banner County at the Leitrim Centre of Excellence on Saturday.   Key to this victory was a fast start by the home team who raced into an early lead that was never surrendered over the 60 minutes.   In a hardworking team display, Leitrim had early points through Adam Reynolds and Adam Gethins before Senan Mooney scored the first of his 3 goals to give Leitrim an early 5 point lead. Clare added 2 points to reduce the gap before Leitrim hit a purple patch adding 1-6 in 10 minutes to establish a significant lead.   Points from Noah McNulty, Adam Reynolds (2), Adam Gethins, Cian Reynolds and a goal and a point by Senan Mooney left Leitrim well clear approaching half time.   Clare staged a mini revival tagging on 4 points to their total but it was left to Adam Gethins to complete the first half scoring with a fine point leaving the half time score Leitrim 2-9 Clare 0-6.
Any hopes of a Clare comeback were quickly put to bed when Leitrim added a well taken point by Brian Keaney.   Senan Mooney then completed his hat trick with another well taken goal before Adam Gethins finished off a great team move with a composed finish to the net.   Both teams exchanged the next 4 points with Cian Reynolds (fisted effort) and Adam Gethins (well struck 45) completing Leitrim’s total for the day.   Leitrim won’t be happy how they closed out the game, missing a number of opportunities before coughing up 2 goals to Clare in the final 3 minutes.   All in all, Leitrim will be happy with their display where all players made good contributions to the team performance.   Next up for Leitrim is an away game to Sligo on Saturday the 7th of May.
LEITRIM Team and Scorers:
Darragh Lee; Tomas Mayock; Frank Cullen; Tommy Reen; David Liu Doyle; Colm McLoughlin; Cian Reynolds (0-2); Adam Gethins (1-4); Josh McNamee; Evan Kilrane; Noah McNulty (0-1); Adam Reynolds (0-3); Senan Mooney (3-1); Cathal McCarthy; Cian Casey. SUBS: Brian Keaney (0-1); Liam Crowe; James Shanley.

Connacht SFC Leitrim v London – Match Ticket Details

The 2022 Connacht SFC commences on Sunday, April 17, in Ruislip as Leitrim and London battle go head to head for a place in the Connacht SFC semi-final. The match ticket details have been published and are as follows:

Stand Tickets €30

Terrace Tickets €25

Student/OAP rates are the same as for Adults 

Juveniles Under 16 are free of charge on the terrace only. Juveniles in the stand must have a ticket and pay the adult rate. 

Tickets may be purchased here

Leitrim v Sligo – Markievicz Park – Parking Arrangements

“To those attending tomorrow’s Allianz League match vs. Leitrim please note that there will be parking restrictions on all of the roads in the immediate vicinity of the ground as Markievicz Park is in a residential area and along a road with cycle paths.

Please have respect for our neighbours and other road users when parking.
Do not park up on footpaths, across driveways or obstructing cycle lanes. Please cooperate with stewards and Gardai at all times.
Parking is available in the Sligo Development Centre car park behind Londis on Cleveragh Rd, off Pearse Rd (F91 W2KH) – about 5 mins walk to the ground or near the roundabout off the N4 at Summerhill College (F91 D5YF) about 20 mins walk from the ground – see details on the graphic below.”

Memorial Mass for Packie McGarty & Cathal Flynn

Packie McGarty RIP  & Cathal Flynn RIP

Last year during Covid, Leitrim lost two of its greatest footballers; Packie McGarty, RIP and Cathal Flynn, RIP.  It was so sad that two people who were so admired in Leitrim and indeed loved by all who knew them were not permitted a proper funeral due to lockdown restrictions.

We have decided  to have a Memorial Mass for Packie  and Cathal, RIP on Saturday, 9th April at 11.00am in St Patrick’s Parish Church, Mohill, Co. Leitrim.

It will be a GAA gathering in every sense and  everyone is welcome to attend

Eamonn Duignan

SCOLÁIREACHTAÍ GAELTACHTA RECIPIENTS 2022

Gaeltacht Grants Draw 2022

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 of between €200 will be awarded to the twelve winners below on return from their chosen Gaeltacht course.

 

Seo iad na buaiteoirí:

Ava Keaveney, Drumkeerin

Sorcha Lowe, Drumkeeran

Naoise Quinn, Glenfarne

Cillian McMorrow, Dromahair

Alfie Regan, Tullaghan

Sinéad Brady, Manorhamilton

Sarena Fallon, Kilclare

Ellie Keegan, Dromahair

Ruby Mai Keane, Kilclare

Josh McWeeney, Leitrim Village

Tomás MacEoin, Drumshanbo

Patrick Keane, Kilclare

COLÁISTE NA BHFIANN

Buíochas do Choláiste na bhFiann a thug páirt-scoláireachtaí dúinn freisin.
Thanks to Coláiste na bhFiann who have given eight part-scholarships also.
Seo iad na buaiteoirí:
Mya Gormley, Ballinamore
Molly Cullen, Glenfarne
Brían Nolan, Drumshanbo
Zoe McNamee, Leitrim Village
Aoife Gillard, Drumshanbo
Ella Guckian, Drumshanbo
Ruairí O’ Rourke, Fenaghbeg
Saoirse Davis
Pitcured is Paddy O’Rourke, Chairman of Leitrim County Council drawing the first prize winner, Ava Keaveney, Drumkeerin from the drum in Avantmoney Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada during the interval of the Leitrim versus Wexford Allianz Football League Game on Sunday. Also pictured is Enda Stenson, Chairperson Leitrim GAA and Seán Mc Goldrick, Pairc Seán Committee. Congratulations to all the winners.

Supporters Club Bus to Carlow

Leitrim GAA Supporters Club will charter a bus to next Sunday’s Allianz League Division 4 League encounter with Carlow in Netwatch Cullen Park, Carlow 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.

Additional Gaeltacht Grants

Cumann na bhFiann are offering discount vouchers for up to €300 to students who make new bookings on some of their courses before 21st March. There are €200 vouchers for their two-week courses and €300 for their three-week courses. Parents who are interested, should email immediately to administrator.leitrim@gaa.ie giving your name and phone number and you will be contacted. Vouchers will be given on a first come basis, based on receipt of email. See attached list of dates and colleges with relevant offers.

These vouchers are separate from the grant applications already announced, and will be dealt with as additional offers.

 

 

The Late James (Jimmy) O’Donnell

The death has occurred of James (Jimmy) O’Donnell

Oldfield, Knocknacarra, Galway and formerly Manorhamilton, Leitrim, Ballinrobe, Mayo and Ballyjamesduff, Cavan and retired Ulster Bank. Pre-deceased by his parents Anthony and Nancy and his sister Bríd. Sadly missed by his loving family, his sisters Mary Kerrane, Catherine Brogan, and Ann de Paor, his brother Anthony, nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, extended family, former colleagues and friends.

Funeral took place at  St. John the Apostle Church, Knocknacarra, Galway for Requiem Mass on Thursday, 3rd March, at 10.15am and afterwards to The New Cemetery, Bohermore.

 

Another star of the great Leitrim team of the 50’s Jimmy O Donnell  passed away this week.

While McGarty & Flynn stole the headlines Jimmy was a very accomplished midfielder who could play with  the best of them.

When Leitrim played Galway in the famous Connaught Final in 1958 Jimmy made the headlines. No less a sportswriter than Peadar O Brien of the Irish Press stated in his match report ‘ A word of praise for the wonderful find in Leitrim football, former minor Jim O Donnell. At midfield with Mick Mullen he gave McDonagh & Evers a trying time’. Said McDonagh afterwards ‘ O Donell gave me a tough hour. This lad will go places’. Some praise from the great Galway midfielder Mattie McDonagh.

Jimmy was never too far away from the headlines. In the National Football League game v Meath in 1958 which Leitrim won 4-9 to 3-5, the match report said ‘ devastating at midfield, Mick Mullen and Jimmy O Donnell  went into their work with demoniacal fury’.  An interesting fact from this game was all Leitrim scores came from play.

Another brilliant display from Jimmy in the National  Football League  game v Longford which Leitrim won 0-11 to 2-3 in 1958 was reported in the Irish  Independent as follows, ‘the towering midfielder Jimmy O Donnell won control of the vital midfield exchanges’. On that same match a match report by Liathdroim Abu   Jimmy got a special headline ‘O Donnell Shows Up’  and went on to say ,’ O Donnell fielded a long kickout, held the leather firmly, and landed a point from fifty yards – a glorious effort’.

Reading through all the paper cuttings there is no doubt Jimmy O Donnell played a huge part on the team in lifting the spirits of the Leitrim people throughout the  50’s and could hold his place amongst the best footballers in the country.

He was a good one and the paper cuttings are there to back it up.

May Jimmy rest in peace.

Eamonn Duignan

Leitrim GAA Supporters Club

 

UNDER 20 PHILLY MC GUINNESS CUP – CHANGE OF VENUE

Please Note Change Of Venue.

Philly Mc Guiness Cup Group 2 -Under 20 Football Development League

Saturday 26th February 2022

Longford v Leitrim

Venue: Abbeylara

Throw In: 2-30pm

 

The Late Hugh McCartin RIP – Drumreilly, County Leitrim.

Leitrim GAA are saddened to learn of the death of Hugh Mc Cartin, Drumreilly, Co Leitrim. The Late Hugh is brother of Martin, current Leitrim GAA Treasurer. We extend our sympathy to Hugh’s partner Martina, his brothers Gerry (Mary) and Martin (Sheila), aunt Maggie, uncle Hughie, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. Ar Deis Dé Go Raibh Sé.