Lory Meagher Cup

The Leitrim Senior Hurlers had a fantastic win over South Down last weekend on a Scórline of 1-13 to 1-12.  Leitrim scored a last minute goal to edge out their opponents and now advance to meet Cavan this Saturday in Kingspan Breffni Park.  The match is scheduled for 12pm (E.T. if necessary).

We wish the team and manÓgment the very best of luck.

 

 

11-Jun-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Kelloggs Field of Dreams

Kelloggs are offering you and your community the chance to transform your local playing field into a true sporting crucible. Right across Ireland dreams of sporting glory could really come alive.

The winner will get a playing field makeover worth € 100,000 – thats more than enough for better drainÓge, new turf and posts. Kelloggs and an expert panel of judges will select a club, community or college finalist from each province in Ireland and a public vote will decide the ultimate winner. The 4 finalists will feature on RTE television and each will be mentored by one of the Kelloggs Field of Dreams celebrity champions: Ireland rugby player Rob Kearney and RTE presenters Marty Morrissey, Tracy Piggott and Jacqui Hurley. 3 runners up will each win  10,000 worth of professional groundsmanship with expert advice on making the most of their prize.

For the chance to win the Kelloggs Field of Dreams, each club collects tokens from the special packs of Kelloggs Corn Flakes, Kelloggs Crunchy Not or Kelloggs Crunchy Nut Feast. If your club has 149 members, collect 500 tokens, if your club has 150 – 249 members, collect 700 tokens and if your club has 250 members or more, collect 900 tokens. The tokens should be given to your clubs Kelloggs Field of Dreams ambassador. Your ambassador will create your clubs entry online using videos, photos and anything else that might help entrants make it all the way to the final.

Four provincial finalists will be chosen in August 2010 with the winners decided by public vote in November.

Kelloggs wants to get clubs, schools and the wider community involved in Kelloggs Field of Dreams. Its a great way to bring people together and to foster community feeling. With everyone working together a sporting dream can go anywhere – on the right field anything is possible.

Find out more about Kelloggs Field of Dreams at www.kelloggs.ie/fieldofdreams or by contacting Leitrim Sports Partnership on 071 9650498 or at sports@leitrimcoco.ie.

 

 

 

 

10-Jun-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Connacht Senior Football Championship 2010

Leitrim Supporters will make the short trip to Hyde Park on Sunday 20th June, 2010 (3.30pm) for the Connacht Senior Football Championship game versus Roscommon. Leitrim Supporters are in for a treat on the day as Leitrim Ladies take onÓgalway at 1.45 pm in the Connacht Ladies Gaelic Football Championship.  We would urge supporters to arrive early at the venue and support our Ladies team who were recently crowned Division 4 League Champions.

Supporters are also reminded that the Leitrim Observer, Ocean FM and Shannonside FM will feature extensive previews of the Mens and Ladies games over the next two weeks.  Coverage will include interviews with management and players.

The Leitrim Panel will be released on this website on Friday morning 18th June, 2010.

Sunday 20th June 2010 – Hyde Park

Roscommon vs. Leitrim
Throw In: 3.30pm

Connacht Ladies Gaelic Football Championship
Leitrim vs. Galway
Throw in: 1.45pm

Ticket Prices:

Seating-(Covered) €30
Seating-(Uncovered) €25
Terrace €20
Children €5 (Under 16) Terrace only
Students can get refund of €10 on Terrace Tickets & Sideline seating with valid ID at designated stile.
OAPs can get refund of €10 on Stand or Terrace Tickets with valid ID at designated stile.

Tickets can be sourced from clubs in Leitrim or through the County Board Secretary, details below;

Leitrim County Board,
address: Pairc Sean MacDiarmada, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim.
email: secretary.leitrim@gaa.ie
phone: (086) 8961686 (071) 9620441

Other outlets include:-

www.ticketmaster.ie

Connacht GAA Office
Address: Clare Street, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo
Ph: (094) 9630335
Email: reception.connacht@gaa.ie

Roscommon County Board
address: 5-6 Castle View, Roscommon
email: administrator.roscommon GAA.ie
phone: (090) 6627176

 

 

 

08-Jun-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Intercounty Game Leitrim v Derry

Kindly note that the previously advertised Senior Inter County game for Shane Mc Gettigan Park, Drumshanbo this Sunday is NOW NOT going ahead.

 

 

27-May-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Leitrim Ladies News

A full round-up of Leitrim Ladies GAA News is listed below

Fixtures for week ending 30th May 2010

Senior 9 aside

Friday 28th May Dromahair V Aughawillan  7pm

Sunday 30th May Mohill v Cloone 12pm


Intermediate 9 aside

Sunday, 30th May Aughnasheelin V Sean O’Heslins

Leitrim Minors
Hard luck to the Leitrim Minors and Management who were defeated in the Connacht B Championship Final by a strong Roscommon side on Saturday evening last in Elphin.

Connacht U-16 Championship
The Leitrim U16 girls will play Mayo in the Under 16 Championship, on Tuesday May 25th at 7.30 pm in Leitrim Gaels pitch. Please support the girls. 

Under 12 Training
Under 12 training for preparation of team for blitz in Sligo on June 5th will take place on Saturday morning, May 22nd in Drumkeeran at 10am.

Referees Course:
The second day of the "Blow your whistle" referees course will take place on Saturday 29th May in the Bush Hotel, Carrick On Shannon from 10am to 3pm. Refreshments will be provided at lunch time 

County Board Meeting: The next county board meeting will take place in Aurs Padraig Drumshanbo on Monday May 31st @ 9pm. All club delegates are asked to be in attendance.

 

 

24-May-10 by Caroline Quinn – Ladies PRO

Annual Church Gate Collection

Just a reminder that the Annual Church Gate Collection for Coiste Chontae Liatroma takes place throughout Leitrim this Weekend.  All GAA Clubs in Leitrim are responsible for collections in their own areas. 

We greatly appreciate all the support we receive from Leitrim GAA Clubs and the Leitrim public.

 

 

 

20-May-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Leitrim Ladies GAA News

A full round-up of Leitrim Ladies GAA News is listed below Fixtures for week ending 23rd May, 2010

Senior 9 aside

Sunday, 23rd May Cloone V Kiltubrid 12 pm

Wednesday 19th May Aughawillan V Mohill 7 pm

Intermediate 9 aside

Sunday, 23rd May Sean O Heslins v BallinÓgleara 12 pm

Sunday, 23rd May Drumkeeran v Glencar/ Manor 12 pm

Friday, 21st May Fenagh v Bornacoola 8pm

Leitrim Minors


The Leitrim Minors drew with Mayo on Saturday last May 15th, the final score 2-8 apiece. The Minors now play Roscommon in the Connacht Millers Minor B Final this Saturday 22nd at 6pm in Elphin.

Connacht U-16 Championship

The Leitrim U16 girls will play Mayo in the Under 16 Championship, on Tuesday May 25th at 7.00 pm in Leitrim Gaels pitch. Please support the girls. 

Under 12 Training

Under 12 training for preparation of team for blitz in Sligo on June 5th will take place on Saturday morning, May 22nd in Drumkeeran at 10am.

Referees Course:

The second day of the "Blow your whistle" referees course will take place on Saturday 29th May in the Bush Hotel, Carrick On Shannon from 10am to 3pm. Refreshments will be provided at lunch time.

 

 

18-May-10 by Sinead Fowley

Annaduff Centre of Excellence – Tender

Annaduff Centre of Excellence: Tender

Tenders are invited on behalf of Cumann Lúthchleas Gael Chontae Liatroma for the construction of centre of excellence Two Storey Building and associated works at Moher & Finnalaghta Tds, ED Drumod, Co Leitrim.

Tender documents will be provided on computer disk on written request before 4th June 2010 from Concept Control Ltd, 12 St Marys Close, Carrrick on Shannon, Co Leitrim Tel: 087 9883618 Email conceptcontrol@gmail.com

Completed tenders shall be returned to the above address on or before 4.30pm on Friday 2nd July 2010.

 

 

 

18-May-10 by Leitrim GAA

Faigh an bealach le Philly

The Title and Lyrics for the song pencilled in memory of Philly.  It was aired for the first time at Phillys Months Mind Mass at the weekend and will be recorded in the next few weeks with proceeds to Philly McGuinness Memorial Park.

Fág an bealach le Philly.

Lyrics by Matt Gaffey Gerry Mc Loughlin & Rachel Mc Loughlin.
Music by Rachel Mc Loughlin.

The bright young star hadnt reached his prime,
When the Lord in his wisdom early called time.
We mourn his departure we are sad and we sigh,
For hes signed up to play for the All Saints on high.

Philly McGuinness was the young mans name.
He was a hero of Mohill and Leitrim fame.
Philly its so sad and a sinful shame,
That you shall no longer grace our GAA game.

Chorus:

Fág an tine, Fear an tì.
Fág an bealach le Philly.
Glás agus bán ag shèideadh sa gaoth,
Fág an bealach le Philly.

To his team mates Philly was a priceless treasure,
His value to the team impossible to measure.
A royal role model with energy and skill,
All the youngsters loved him and always will.

We will miss those red locks as you jumped so high,
When you grabbed the ball from the bright blue sky.
You shoot and the green flag is waved up high,
Golden Philly turns to cheers and he punches the sky.

Chorus

On that faithful day, as you played so well,
With your number 10, nobody could tell,
That an accidental blow could cause so many to cry.
Oh Philly, dear Philly you were too young to die.

With regret and sadness you are gone to your reward,
It remains for the analysts your greatness to record,
Philly youve been chosen now to joinÓgods team,
Your memory lives forever you were the finest ever seen.

Chorus x 2.

 

Repeat Last Line in English………. Leave the way for Philly.

 

 

17-May-10 by Leitrim GAA

Official Opening of Killybegs Football Field

Coiste Chontae Liatroma extend congratulations to the Killybegs Club in County Donegal on the occasion of the opening of their new pitch and facilities.

The Leitrim Senior Football team played Donegal at the official opening and recorded a 2 point win. 

Many thanks to the Killybegs Club for inviting the Leitrim team and affording them such a warm welcome.

 

 

 

17-May-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Club Notice – Observation of Minutes Silence on Sunday 16510

This is on foot of a request from the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs.  Clubs are asked to ensure the necessary arrangments are made at all games and other events being staged under their authority on this date

Coiste Chontae Liatroma thank you in advance for your co-operation in this respect.

 

 

13-May-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Coaching and Games News

U-8 & U-10 Club Go-Games Blitz

Football
Our under 8 & 10 go-games club blitz will continue on Saturday next 8th May at 10.30am.The purpose of these blitzs is to afford all children meaningful playing time thus ensuring they have a very positive experience of gaelic games and we would expect all clubs to treat the blitz in this manner. A full series of blitz will be held over the summer months on the following dates. 22nd May, 12th June, 26th June & 11th September. We have been made aware that some dates are clashing with First Communion and in these cases we would ask clubs to reschedule the blitz for a date suitable to the clubs involved.

The following are the groupings for next Saturdays blitz. First named club will host the blitz.
8st May
Glenfarne & Drumkeerin
Kiltubrid, Aughnasheelin & Bornacoola
Allen Gaels, St. Marys & Fenagh
Annaduff, Gortletteragh & Carrigallen Ballinamore Sean O Heslins, Mohill & Drumreilly

The following grouping will take place on Saturday May 15th with first named club hosting the blitz.
15th May
Melvin Gaels, GlencarManorhamilton & Dromahair
Cloone, Leitrim Gaels & Aughavas

Vhi GAA Cul camps.
Application forms for this years Vhi GAA Cúl Camps will be distributed to all schools & clubs this week. All details and an online booking system are also available from www.leitrimgaa.ie or www.gaa.ie. Just click on the Vhi GAA Cúl Camp link. We will have twelve camps at regional venues throughout the County and are asking all clubs to encourage their younger members to attend the camps.

Schools of Excellence & Development squads

Under 14

U-14 school of excellence will commence on Saturday May 15th. Management of the squad have been attending U-14 league games over the past few weeks and will be in touch with clubs during the week about players suitable for this grade.

Under 15

Our U-15 school of excellence will continue on Monday next @ 7.30pm in Ballinaglera. All players from last years U-14 squad are asked to attend as a panel will be formed after the next few sessions. Colin Regan and Derek Kelleher will manÓge this squad for 2010.

Under 16

The U-16 development squad commenced on Saturday last in Kiltubrid with a great turnout. Players are asked to ensure they attend the next few sessions as a panel will also be formed at this level. The next session will be on Saturday next @ 12 noon in Kiltubrid.

Under 17

The session planned for Saturday last could not take place due to the very poor turnout on the morning. This was indeed very disappointing for those who did turn up and while we are very aware of the demands on players at this time of year, players should also be aware of the demands on mentors and coaches. For a generation proficient in the art of text, communication would have been much appreciated. To the lads who made the effort to turn up in Leitrim we apologise. As a result, the U-17 development squad has been postponed till September.

Club Super touch blitz

This year we have organised three dates for super touch club blitz at under 13, 14 & 15 age levels. Clubs will form panels of 10 and play 7-a-side super touch games. All players will be required to be in their final year at each level. Games will be 10 minutes per half with players only allowed 2 plays before releasing the ball. The blitz will take place as follows.
Under 13 – Monday 21st June
Under 14 – Monday 14th June
Under 15 – Monday 16th August
Clubs will be advised of groupings and venues nearer to the dates.

Hurling

This year we are going to conduct a series of under 10 & under 12 blitz starting on Saturday May 15th. The following are the dates with the first named club hosting the blitz.

15th May
Ballinamore Sean OHeslins, GlencarManorhamilton, St. Marys, Gortletteragh & Kiltubrid.

5th June
Gortletteragh, Ballinamore Sean OHeslins, GlencarManorhamilton, St. Marys & Kiltubrid.

19th June
GlencarManorhamilton, Gortletteragh, Ballinamore Sean OHeslins, St. Marys & Kiltubrid.

10th July
St. Marys, GlencarManorhamilton, Gortletteragh, Ballinamore Sean OHeslins & Kiltubrid

17th July
Kiltubrid, St. Marys, GlencarManorhamilton, Gortletteragh & Ballinamore Sean OHeslins

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

 

 

 

04-May-10 by Thomas Keenan