Coaching & Games Newsletter

Coaching & Games Newsletter

 

Football

Development squads

Under 15
Training will continue on Saturday next July 17th in Ballinaglera commencing at 11am.

Under 16

Fr. Manning Cup.
The Fr. Manning Cup competition for our U-16 development squad will commence this evening, Wednesday July 14th in the Fr. Manning Gaels GAA complex, Drumlish, commencing at 6.15pm with games against Offaly & Westmeath and continue on Wednesday July 28th with games against Longford & Sligo. (Please note change of venue) The following are bus routes and times for both dates.
Manorhamilton – Bee Park 4.15pm, Factory Turn 4.30pm, Drumkeerin 4.45pm, Drumshanbo 5.00pm, Ck-on-Shannon 5.15pm, Dromod – Bornacoola GAA pitch 5.30
Ballinamore – Square 5.00pm, Mohill 5.20pm, Dromod – Bornacoola GAA pitch 5.30

Ted Webb Blitz
The first round of the Ted Webb will take place on Saturday July 17th in Castlebar commencing at 12 noon, with the finals taking place on Monday August 2nd in Ballyhaunis.
Bus route as follows
Manorhamilton – Bee Park 8.45, Factory Turn 9.00, Drumkeerin 9.15, Drumshanbo 9.30, Ck – on – Shannon – Bush Hotel car park 9.45.

National Blitz Day
National blitz day takes place on Saturday July 24th with our under 15 squad playing in Monaghan and our under 16 squad playing in Breffni 3G park in Cavan.

Hurling

GO GAMES U10/12 BLITZ

Please note the rearranged dates for the remaining club blitzes are as follows:
1. Saturday 24th July – Carrick
2. Saturday 14th August – Gortletragh/ Balinamore

Note: Again if clubs feel that they dont have enough numbers to field a full team on the day, please bring along whatever numbers you have so that we can mix up the teams to have a few matches between ourselves at least.

U14 CLUB SUPERTOUCH BLITZ
New dates fixed for the U14 Club blitz days are as follows:

1. Saturday 21st of August – Balinamore
2. Saturday 4th September – Carrick
3. Saturday 11th September – Manorhamilton

COUNTY under 16 development squad
The under 16 squad play Sligo on this Friday, July 16th in Calry commencing at 7pm.
Bus route & times as follows.
Ballinamore – Square 4.45pm, Ck-on-Shannon – Fire station 5.15pm, Manorhamilton – Bee Park 6.00pm

COUNTY MINOR TEAM
The minor squad will take part in a championship in Fermanagh on Saturday July 31st. Teams from Fermanagh, Sligo & Longford will take part.

COUNTY U21 TEAM
The first round of the Connaught U21 championship is fixed for Wednesday August 4th. We play Mayo with the game fixed for a Leitrim venue.

PAUDIE BUTLER COACHING WORKSHOPS
2nd date: 30th & 31st of July – U16 development squad training

In conjunction with the under 16 squad sessions, Paudi will conduct a foundation hurling course so we are asking all coaches to avail of this opportunity to complete the course. Coaches who have completed the football foundation course will only have to complete the practical part of the hurling course.
Again please make an extra effort to attend and get others to attend also as we seen from the last night that its a very enjoyable evenings training where everyone picks up small little things all the time.

Vhi GAA Cul camps.
Our Vhi GAA cul camps continue this week with camps in Kinlough, Drumshanbo and Dromod and delighted to report great turnout at all venues.
Next weeks camps will take place in Aughavas, Gortletteragh and Dromahair. Places are still available at all our camps.

Registration
We would ask all those planning to attend our remaining Vhi GAA cul camps to please book without delay using either the online system or the application form distributed.
Full details off the online booking system are also available from www.leitrimgaa.ie or www.gaa.ie. Just click on the Vhi GAA cul camp link.

For further information on any of the above contact Games Manager Thomas Keenan.
Ph: 087 – 6591049
email: thomas.keenan.gm.leitrim@gaa.ie

 

 

15-Jul-10 by Thomas Keenan

Coaching and Games Newletter

Coaching & Games Newsletter

Football

National Feile
Congrats to the Gortletteragh under 14 team who won a National feile title in Derry on Sunday last. Evan Ward completed a great weekend when he won the divisional skills award and went very close to winning the overall title loosing out in the final by a few points.

Development squads

Under 15
Training recommences on Monday next July 12th in Ballinaglera commencing at 7pm.

Under 16
Training continues on Saturday next in Kiltubrid at 10.30am in preparation for up coming games in the Fr. Manning & Ted Webb competitions.

Fr. Manning Cup.
The Fr. Manning Cup competition for our U-16 development squad will commence on Wednesday July 14th with games against Offaly & Westmeath and continue on Wednesday July 28th with games against Longford & Sligo in Longford Slashers Michael Fay Park commencing at 6.15pm. The following are bus routes and times for both dates.
Manorhamilton – Bee Park 4.15pm, Factory Turn 4.30pm, Drumkeerin 4.45pm, Drumshanbo 5.00pm, Ck-on-Shannon 5.15pm, Dromod – Bornacoola GAA pitch 5.30
Ballinamore – Square 5.00pm, Mohill 5.20pm, Dromod – Bornacoola GAA pitch 5.30

Ted Webb Blitz
The first round of the Ted Webb will take place on Saturday July 17th in Castlebar commencing at 12 noon, with the finals taking place on Monday August 2nd in Ballyhaunis. Travel arrangements next week.

National Blitz Day
National blitz day takes place on Saturday July 24th with our under 15 squad playing in Monaghan and our under 16 squad playing in Breffni 3G park in Cavan.

Hurling

GO GAMES U10/12 BLITZ
Thanks to everyone involved for helping out at the last U10/12 blitz in Manorhamilton on the 20th of June.
The next blitz is fixed for Kiltubrid on this Saturday the July 10th, again starting at 10.00am.

Please note the rearranged dates for the remaining club blitzes are as follows:
1. Saturday 24th July – Carrick
2. Saturday 14th August – Gortletragh/ Balinamore

Note: Again if clubs feel that they dont have enough numbers to field a full team on the day, please bring along whatever numbers you have so that we can mix up the teams to have a few matches between ourselves at least.

U14 CLUB SUPERTOUCH BLITZ
New dates fixed for the U14 Club blitz days are as follows:

1. Saturday 21st of August – Balinamore
2. Saturday 4th September – Carrick
3. Saturday 11th September – Manorhamilton

COUNTY under 14 School of excellence.
The U14 team took part in the Connaught Hurling Blitz in Carnmore, Galway on Saturday week last. They played three matches and competed well in all three, considering there were no players available from the Ballinamore club due to feile. Thanks to Pauric McWeeney and Patrick McGoldrick for taking the team over and looking after them for the day.

The squad will have a break until the 31st of August due to the U14 football championship taking place over the next few weeks.

COUNTY under 16 development squad
The first under 16 session is set for July 23rd. Full details next week

COUNTY MINOR TEAM
We are down to play Sligo in the first round of the minor championship next Saturday July 10th. Venue & time to be confirmed.

COUNTY U21 TEAM
The first round of the Connaught U21 championship is fixed for Monday August 2nd. We play Mayo with the game fixed for a Leitrim venue.

PAUDIE BUTLER COACHING WORKSHOPS
2nd date: 30th & 31st of July – U16 development squad training

In conjunction with the under 16 squad sessions, Paudi will conduct a foundation hurling course so we are asking all coaches to avail of this opportunity to complete the course. Coaches who have completed the football foundation course will only have to complete the practical part of the hurling course.
Again please make an extra effort to attend and get others to attend also as we seen from the last night that its a very enjoyable evenings training where everyone picks up small little things all the time.

Vhi GAA Cul camps.
Our Vhi GAA cul camps commenced this week with camps in Manorhamilton, Aughawillan and Ck – on – Shannon.
Next weeks camps will take place in Dromod (Bornacoola GAA pitch), Kinlough and Drumshanbo. Places are still available at all our camps.

Congratulations
The winner of the last free place on this years Vhi GAA Cul camps is Niamh OBrien, Rossan, Aughavas. Leitrim GAA would like to congratulate all the winners and thank all those who entered the competitions each week. Thanks again to the Leitrim Observer and especially John Connolly for running the competition each week.
Registration
We would ask all those planning to attend our Vhi GAA cul camps this July to please book without delay using either the online system or the application form distributed.
Full details off the online booking system are also available from www.leitrimgaa.ie or www.gaa.ie. Just click on the Vhi GAA cul camp link.

For further information on any of the above contact Games Manager Thomas Keenan.
Ph: 087 – 6591049
email: thomas.keenan.gm.leitrim@gaa.ie

 

 

07-Jul-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Leitrim Team to play Kildare announced

The Leitrim Team to play Kildare shows 6 changes to the team that lined out against Roscommon in the Connacht Championship. Ciaran Egan at No 3 from the Gortletteragh Club makes his Championship debut.

1. Gareth Phelan (Gearóid Ó Faoláin) Melvin Gaels, Gaeil na Meilge

2. Dermot Reynolds (Diarmuid MacRaghnaill) St Marys, Naomh Muire

3. Ciaran Egan (Ciaran MacAodhagain) Gortletteragh, Gortleitreach

4. Daniel Beck (Domhnaill DeBeic) Mohill, Maothail

5. Wayne McKeon (Wayne MacEoin) Ballinamore Seán OHeslins

6. John McKeon (Capt) (Seán MacEoin) Drumreilly, Droim Oir Bhealaigh

7. Gary Reynolds (Garrai MacRaghnaill) Carrigallen, Carraig Alainn

8. Tomas Beirne (Tomas Ó Beirn) Eslin, Aislinne

9. Shane Canning (Seán Ó Cainin) Mohill, Maothail

17. Ray Mulvey (Réamann Ó Maoilmhiaigh) St Marys, Naomh Muire

11. James Glancy (Seamus MacFhlannacha) Glencar/Manorhamilton
Gleann an Chairthe Cluainín

12. Michael Foley (Michéal Ó Foghlú) Kilcock, Cill Choca

13. Philip Howard (Philib Ó hÍomhair) Bornacoola, Barr na Cúille

14. Declan Maxwell (Déaglán O Meiscil) Drumreilly, Droim Oir Bhealaigh

15. DeclanÓgilhooly (Deaglan MacGiolla hUallaigh) Allen Gaels, Gaeil na hAilne

16. Enda Lyons (Eanna De Leon) Carrigallen, Carraig Alainn

18. Dermot Reynolds (Diarmuid MacRaghnaill) Annaduff, Eanach Dubh

19. Paddy Maguire (Padraig Mag Uidhir) Glencar/Manorhamilton
Gleann an Chairthe Cluainín

20. James Glancy (Seamus MacFhlannacha) St Marys, Naomh Muire

21. Shane Foley (Seán Ó Foghlú) Kiltubrid, Cill Tiobraid

22. Barry Prior (Barra Mac an Phriora) Aughawillan, Achadh Mhaoileann

23. Darren Sweeney (Darren MacSuibhne) Glencar/Manorhamilton
Gleann an Chairthe Cluainín

24. Clifford Richardson (Clifford MacRisteard) Carrigallen, Carraig Alainn

25. Keith Moran (Ceit Ó Morain) Lucan, Sarsfields, Na Sáirséalaigh Leamhcáin

26. Colm Clarke (Colm Ó Cleirigh) Drumkeerin, Droim Caorthainn

27. David OConnor (Daibhid Ó Conchubhair) Bornacoola, Barr na Cúille

28. BrendanÓgallagher (Brendán Ó Gallachoir) Lucan, Sarsfields, Na Sáirséalaigh Leamhcáin

29. Ray Cox (Reamoinn Mac an Choiligh) Annaduff, Eanach Dubh

30. Kevin Conlon (Caoimhin O Conluain) Dromahair, Druim Da Eithiar

31. Owen Ward Eoghan Mac an Bhaird Carrigallen, Carraig Alainn

 

 

 

07-Jul-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Ticket Information

 

 

Tickets for the match will be on sale at the venue so supporters are advised to arrive early to avoid possible delays.

 

 

07-Jul-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Feile success for two Leitrim Clubs

 

 

Coiste Chontae Liatroma extends congrats to Gortletteragh and Ballinamore SOH who claimed victory at the recently held Feile na nÓg and Feile na nGael Finals held in Derry and Clare respectively.

Gortletteragh Footballers powered to victory having built up an early lead with the advantage of the wind in the 1st half. They never looked in any danger in the 2nd half despite Kildares Robertstowns spirited performance. Final score Div 6 Final – Gortletteragh 3-10, Robertstown 1-2. Meanwhile Ballinamore SOH U14 Hurlers created history by becoming the 1st Leitrim team in the 40 year history of Feile na nGael to win at the Feile competition. The team beat Old Christians from Limerick in the Division 6 Final on a scoreline of Ballinamore SOH 2-2 to Old Christians 0-3.

In recent years Leitrim Clubs such as Drumreilly boys and St Josephs girls have won titles at Feile and Ballinamore and Gortletteragh continued the tradition and in doing so do Club and County proud at National Level. Again well done to the teams and especially their mentors.

 

 

06-Jul-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Intercounty Football News Update

Hard luck to our minor football team who were defeated by Mayo on a scoreline of 2-12 to 1-7 in the Connacht Semi Final on Saturday evening in Markievicz Park.
Meanwhile the Senior team must prepare for a trip to Newbridge on this Saturday evening to take on Kildare in round 2 of the qualifiers. Kildare were most impressive
in seeing of Antrim in Casement Park last Saturday evening
g with an 8 point winning margin. Throw in time is 7pm in Newbrdge on Saturday evening.

 

 

04-Jul-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

CMFC – Leitrim v Mayo – Change of Throw-in

Please note change of time for throwin of Leitrim versus Mayo Minor game. Its now 4pm in Marcievicz Park, Sligo.

 

 

29-Jun-10 by Barbara – PRO – Coiste na nÓg

Leitrim on the road for Qualifiers Rd 2

The draw for Round 2 of the GAA Football All-Ireland Qualifiers has thrown up a number of fascinating ties.

Leitrim will have to travel this year to either Newbridge or Casement Park for their next encounter which is in Round 2 of the qualifiers.  Kildare and Antrim must fight it out this weekend in Casement park (fixture to be confirmed) in a replay of last Saturday evenings Round 1 drawnÓgame in Newbridge to determine Leitrims opposition.  Earlier in the championship Kildare lost to Louth and Antrim lost to Tyrone in their respective provincial rounds.

Dublin, whose five-year unbeaten run in Leinster was ended by Meath on Sunday, face Tipperary at home.

Last years beaten All-Ireland finalists, Cork, have a home tie against Cavan, who earned their place in the draw with a stunning comeback win over Wicklow at Breffni Park on Saturday night.

The plum draw of the round sees Ulster rivals Fermanagh take on Armagh at Brewster Park in a repeat of the 2008 provincial final, which the Orchard County won after a replay.

GAA Football All-Ireland Qualifiers Round 2 Draw:

Kildare/Antrim v Leitrim

Dublin v Tipperary

Cork v Cavan

Offaly v Waterford

Galway/Sligo v Wexford

Fermanagh v Armagh

Down v Longford

Westmeath v Derry

Venues and throw-in times to be confirmed by the CCCC.

 

 

28-Jun-10 by Brendan Doyle – IT Officer / GAA.ie

Coiste na nÓg news

LEITRIM V MAYO.

Our Connacht Minor Championship kicks off next Saturday July 3rd @ 4.30pm in Markievicz Park, Sligo as the curtain raiser to the Sligo/Galway Connacht Senior Championship replay.

Our Minor panel under the management structure of Damien Eames, PJ Clancy, Mal Guckian and Brendan Duignan have put in a huge effort and commitment to training in preparation for the Minor Championship and we wish them the very best of luck. Why not come out and support this great bunch of Lads.The under 16 league is nearly finished with the final few games in the 9 aside being played. Well done to Drumkerrin who defeated Allen Gaels in the 15 aside final and to Drumreilly who overcame Mohill in the 13 aside final.

The under 16 championship is due to commence in the end of August.The under 14 and minor championships are provisionally due to start on the 9th and 14th of July respectively.The under 12s are nearly finished a series of blitzs which have replaced the league, with mostly positive comments coming from them.

This year is the last year we will have an under 12 championship in Leitrim under a direction from Croak Park. The championship will commence at the end of August.The under 8s and under 10s go games blitzs are ongoing with a very positive response coming from them, the idea being that all childrenÓget a chance to play with the emphasis on fun and enjoyment from the games rather than winning or loosing.

Barbara Loughlin Byrne, PRO.

 

 

28-Jun-10 by Barbara – PRO – Coiste na nÓg

Leitrim V Roscommon Report

Leitrim and Roscommon Supporters arrived in large numbers to support their respective teams in the Connacht Football Championship Semi Final yesterday in sunny Hyde Park. 

We all travelled to Hyde Park with confidence that our Leitrim Senior Team could pull off a much needed victory to lift spirits within the County. After suffering a devastating blow with the death of our County Stalwart Philly McGuinness in April, private emotions remained just that within the Leitrim camp.

On the day there were a number of fitting tributes to the memory of Philly:-

• The players wore a specially designed simplistic warm-up top in his memory with his retired Number 10 on the back

• A wonderful article in the programme penned by our own Fergal McGill who paid tribute to the man who " died , as he lived, doing precisely what he loved"

• The minutes silence observed to honour Philly was beautifully calm

• The attendance of almost 12,000 were treated to a full-blooded and tight affair in a wonderful atmosphere

The game itself was an all too familiar story as Leitrim put up a typically brave and fiery performance from start to finish but just couldnt seal that all important win. Credit must be paid to both "Division 4" teams for the manner in which they approached the game and the standard of football produced.

Leitrim dominated the first half and led at half time yesterday and were well worth that lead 0-8 to 0-7. They mixed the long and short ball game to great effect. Unfortunately their periods of dominance did not reflect so on the scoreboard. Roscommon started the second half impressively and a Donal Shine goal in the 44th minute was the match-turning moment. They never looked back after the goal and Leitrim were always playing catch up. Final score Roscommon 1-13 to Leitrims 0-11. Well done to our own Michael Foley who was 100% accurate from frees yesterday.

We wish Roscommon all the best in the Connacht final.  Leitrim head to the qualifiers but they should be proud and optimistic. 

Team and scorers

Enda Lyons, Daniel Beck, John McKeon, Dermot Reynolds (St Marys), James Glancy (St Marys) 0-1, Shane Foley, Wayne McKeon, Tomas Beirne, Shane Canning, Colm Clarke, David OConnor 0-1, Michael Foley 0-8 (7 frees), Ray Cox, James Glancy 0-1, Ray Mulvey. Subs Dermot Reynolds (Annaduff) for Daniel Beck, Kevin Conlon for Ray Cox, Gary Reynolds for James Glancy (St Marys), Barry Prior for Shane Foley, Declan Maxwell for Kevin Conlon.

 

 

21-Jun-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Leitrim Ladies

Leitrim Ladies GAA News

Leitrim Senior Ladies
Hard luck to Leitrim Senior Ladies who were defeated by a very strong Galway side in the Connacht Ladies Championship Semi- Final in Hyde Park on Sunday last. The ladies will now play in the qualifiers, details of which have yet to be confirmed.

Leitrim Senior Men
Hard luck to Leitrim Senior men who lost out to Roscommon in the Connacht Championship Semi-Final on Sunday last.

Under 12 Blitz
An Under 12 Blitz will take place this Saturday, June 26th in Four Roads GAA Club, Roscommon. Bus will be leaving Glancys car park in Carrick-On-Shannon at 9am sharp. Under 12 players from the following clubs are eligible to participate – Annaduff, Aughawillan, Aughnasheelin, Bornacoola, Cloone, Fenagh, Gortletteragh, Sean OHeslins, St. Josephs and Mohill.

Fixtures for this weekend are as follows:

Division 1 League

Sunday, June 27th St. Josephs V Dromahair in Carrigallen

Sunday, June 27th Mohill v Kiltubrid

Division 2 League

Sunday, June 27th Ballingleara v Glencar/ Manor

Sunday, June 27th St. Marys v Bornacoola

Sunday, June 27th Sean OHeslins v Gortletteragh

Division 3 League

Sunday, June 27th Fenagh v AllenÓgales

Sunday, June 27th Eslin v Aughnasheelin

Sunday, June 27th St. Josephs v Dromahair

 

 

 

 

21-Jun-10 by Ladies PRO

Leitrim team to play Roscommon announced

Leitrim team v Roscommon for Connacht Senior Championship Semi Final in Hyde Park on Sunday 20th June 2010.

The Team shows 7 changes from last years team v Roscommon.

Two players make their championship debuts, Wayne Mc Keon and Ray Mulvey.

Please note the No 10 Jersey was retired in memory of Leitrim Player Phillip McGuinness.

1. Enda Lyons (Eanna De Leon) Carrigallen, Carraig Alainn

2. Daniel Beck (Domhnaill DeBeic) Mohill, Maothail

3. John McKeon (Capt) (Seán MacEoin) Drumreilly, Droim Oir Bhealaigh

4. Dermot Reynolds (Diarmuid MacRaghnaill) St Marys, Naomh Muire

5. James Glancy (Seamus MacFhlannacha) St Marys, Naomh Muire

6. Shane Foley (Seán Ó Foghlú) Kiltubrid, Cill Tiobraid

7. Wayne McKeon (Wayne MacEoin) Ballinamore Seán OHeslins
Sean Ui Eislin

8. Tomas Beirne (Tomas Ó Beirn) Eslin, Aislinne

9. Shane Canning (Seán Ó Cainin) Mohill, Maothail

17. Colm Clarke (Colm Ó Cleirigh) Drumkeerin, Droim Caorthainn

11. David OConnor (Daibhid Ó Conchubhair) Bornacoola, Barr na Cúille

12. Michael Foley (Michéal Ó Foghlú) Kilcock, Cill Choca

13. Ray Cox (Reamoinn Mac an Choiligh) Annaduff, Eanach Dubh

14. James Glancy (Seamus MacFhlannacha) Glencar/Manorhamilton
Gleann an Chairthe Cluainín

15. Ray Mulvey (Réamann Ó Maoilmhiaigh) St Marys, Naomh Muire

 

16. Gareth Phelan (Gearóid Ó Faoláin) Melvin Gaels, Gaeil na Meilge

18. Gary Reynolds (Garrai MacRaghnaill) Carrigallen, Carraig Alainn

19. Barry Prior (Barra Mac an Phriora) Aughawillan, Achadh Mhaoileann

20. Dermot Reynolds (Diarmuid MacRaghnaill) Annaduff, Eanach Dubh

21. Paddy Maguire (Padraig Mag Uidhir) Glencar/Manorhamilton
Gleann an Chairthe Cluainín

22. Ciaran Egan (Ciaran MacAodhagain) Gortletteragh, Gortleitreach

23. Darren Sweeney (Darren MacSuibhne) Glencar/Manorhamilton
Gleann an Chairthe Cluainín

24. Clifford Richardson (Clifford MacRisteard) Carrigallen, Carraig Alainn

25. Keith Moran (Ceit Ó Morain) Lucan, Sarsfields, Na Sáirséalaigh Leamhcáin

26. DeclanÓgilhooly (Deaglan MacGiolla hUallaigh) Allen Gaels, Gaeil na hAilne

27. BrendanÓgallagher (Brendán Ó Gallachoir) Lucan, Sarsfields, Na Sáirséalaigh Leamhcáin

28. Philip Howard (Philib Ó hÍomhair) Bornacoola, Barr na Cúille

29. Ciaran Flynn (Ciaran O Floinn) Carrigallen, Carraig Alainn

30. Declan Maxwell (Déaglán O Meiscil) Drumreilly, Droim Oir Bhealaigh

31. Kevin Conlon (Caoimhin O Conluain) Dromahair, Druim Da Eithiar

 

Management : Mickey Moran (Bainisteoir), John Morrison, Martin McGowan

 

 

 

 

17-Jun-10 by Colette Fox – PRO