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
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Intercounty Game Leitrim v Derry
County FootballKindly 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
LadiesA 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
GeneralJust 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
LadiesA 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
DevelopmentAnnaduff 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
GeneralThe 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
County FootballCoiste 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
GeneralThis 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
CoachingU-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
Leitrim Ladies News
LadiesLeitrim Ladies GAA News
Leitrim Senior Ladies
Congratulations to Leitrim Ladies and Management on their fantastic win over Limerick in the National League Division 4 Final last Saturday in Breffni Park, Cavan. The girls displayed a brilliant team performance and won on a scoreline of 2-17 to 2-11. Congratulations also to Aine Tighe who very deservedly won the Player of the Match Award.
Under 14 Girls
The Leitrim Under 14 girls play Roscommon in the Connacht U14 B Final on Thursday, May 6th at 7.30pm in Leitrim Gaels pitch. Please support the girls.
Referees Course:
Will take place on the following dates, Saturday 15th May and Saturday 29th May. Venue not confirmed. More information next week.
Registration:
All club registrars should have their registration into Tracey Costello no later than Friday May 14th. Please dont forget to attach the €150 cheque for Croke Park ticket levy as discussed at the last county board meeting.
04-May-10 by Sinead Fowley
Leitrim Ladies win Division 4 League Title
LadiesCoiste Chontae Liatroma extend hearty congratulations to Leitrim Ladies who captured the Division 4 title yesterday in Breffni Park. They defeated Limerick in a very entertaining game. Full credit to all concerned. We expect a full report will follow when the celebrations die down!!!!!!
02-May-10 by Colette Fox – PRO
Scór – All Ireland Finals – Report
ScórA Historic win for the Bornacoola question time team with full marks of 60. Aidan Dockery, Liam Rabitte and Louise Staunton nailed the All-Ireland title with pride and exquisite knowledge after years of being pipped at the post, it made for a satisfactory and elating win. The other 5 acts through from Leitrim were not as fortunate. Glencar – Manor were strong as ever but the 8 ladies from Spa, Co Kerry danced their way to the podium in the judges eyes. Recitation was a close call between Louise Staunton from Bornacoola with her moving rendition of "the man who never had a visitor" but Paul Mescal from Maynooth clinched the title with his comedy act. Instrumental music was won by our neighbouring county Fermanagh, the derrygonnolly club seen off our own note perfect Leitrim Gaels. Ballad Group was the shocker of the evening with Clara from Offaly winning the title for the second year running, despite the standard being tooth and nail in this competition, it was felt that our very own St Marys had the crown but it was not to be. Novelty Act was also a tight one with very different aspects of comedy coming through the four provinces, Sean OHeslins performed to their usual witty and well delivered high standard won the audience vote but Mullingar Shamrocks lifted the title.
Overall it was a fantastic weekend with the Leitrim contingent occupying their favourite room in the Gleneagle on the Saturday night and the music and song went on to the small hours of the morning, which helped greatly to celebrate the bors fantastic win and soothe the disappointment of the results for the other 5 clubs.
Results:
Figure Dancing – Spa, Co Kerry
Solo-Singing – Claire Igoe, Corofin, Co Galway
Instrumental – Derrygonnolly, Co Fermanagh
Recitation – Paul Mescal, Maynooth, Co Kildare
Ballad Group – Clara, Co Offaly
Question Time – Bornacoola, Co Leitrim
Novelty Act – Mullingar Shamrocks, Co Westmeath
Set Dancing – Abbeyknockmoy, Co Galway
26-Apr-10 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor