County Board meeting – rescheduled

Monday nights first county board meeting of the year is rescheduled to Monday Jan 18th at 8pm in Pairc Sean.

 

 

07-Jan-10 by Brendan Doyle – IT Officer

U21 Hastings Cup is postponed

The U21 Hastings Cup game against Cavan is also POSTPONED – (we are awaiting the change to be reflected on the official fixture as shown on our site which is fed from the new national fixtures system).

 

 

07-Jan-10 by Brendan Doyle – IT Officer

FBD Insurance League start is postponed

Please note that due to hazardous driving conditions and having checked the Weather Forecast for the weekend Connacht GAA Council has postponed the start of the FBD Insurance League until Sunday 17th January. 

 

Please click here for a revised programme of fixtures for the competition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

06-Jan-10 by Brendan Doyle – IT Officer

Coiste na nÓg AGM is cancelled tonight

The Coiste na nÓg AGM is cancelled tonight (Tuesday, Jan 5th) due to the weather and road conditions.  This meeting may be rescheduled to the end of next week.  Further updates and a confirmed date will be available on this site.

 

 

05-Jan-10 by Brendan Doyle – IT Officer

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year !

 

As my final official message on this site in a PROs capacity, I would like to thank all of the thousands of visitors to the site over the last number of years who keep coming back to us on a regular basis. To the many contributors from the various sections and sub committees, to the webteam and in particular James Molloy and Brian Blake who have added a whole new dimension to the site with their photo and video galleries.  To the County Board officers who have supported all of our IT initiatives and given me that support without quibble, to the many media contacts who have been very courteous and helpful throughout the 4 years and in particular thanks to our local media – Shannonside, Ocean FM and The Leitrim Observer.

I now hand over the PRO reins to the very capable Colette Fox who will be providing all of the PRO duties from here on, I will however remain in the background as IT Officer and one of the duties will involve the continuous development of this and other Leitrim related sites.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year !

– Brendan

 

 

 

23-Dec-09 by Brendan Doyle – IT Officer

Sceal Liatroma 1984-2009

Tommy Moran has produced an excellent 210 page book encapsulating our history
and included are approx. 1,000 pictures covering the last 25 years of Leitrim GAA.

This is well worth investing in and makes an excellent Christmas gift. The book whihc was officially launched by Uachtarán Cumann Lúthchleas Gael Criostóir Ó Cuanais available in all local bookshops

 

 

23-Dec-09 by Leitirm GAA

The West Talks Football – POSTPONED

 

Update (Tuesday – Jan 5th)  – This event is POSTPONED due to the adverse weather conditions

 

 

Leitrim GAA is running a unique event entitled "The West Talks Football" which will be a night of entertainment and lively debate on the topic by many well known personalities associated with the GAA in this region.

Leitrim GAA are delighted to confirm that Tommy Conlon (Sunday Independant Journalist) will be joining the following panel:

Peter Canavan (All Ireland winning captain and All Star with Tyrone),
Kevin ONeill (All Star and Mayo stalwart),
Mickey Moran (Leitrim Manager),
John Lynch (Head of Sport, Shannonside FM)
John Tobin (Connacht Council Games Manager)

MC on the night will be GAA master coach John Morrison, more names are to be confirmed over the weeks ahead.

The date is Saturday, January 9th and the location is the Bush Hotel, Carrick.

 

 

16-Dec-09 by Leitirm GAA

New County Team Sponsorship announced

 

Leitrim GAA are delighted to announce that The Bush Hotel are the new county team sponsors.  Outgoing Chairman Gerry McGovern made the the very welcome announcement at todays county convention as part of his final duties in the chair. 

In his speech Gerry acknowledged the significant 11 year contribution of Masonite Ireland he then went on to announce the new 2 year sponsorship partnership with a company that are synonymous with Leitrim GAA. He expressed his delight with the partnership and the intention for The Bush to sponsor the Senior, Junior and U21 teams until the end of 2011.

Joe Dolan spoke on behalf of The Bush Hotel and also described his own delight and that of his familys with the chance to sponsor the Leitrim county team.  Joe reminded all delegates of the night in 94 when the Nestor cup arrived back to the Bush in Carrick and he looks forward in anticipation to similar nights in Leitrims future.

 

 

 

13-Dec-09 by Brendan Doyle – IT Officer

New County Executive take office after Convention 200910

 

Quick update – Convention 2009 is over and there are 2 new faces in the County Management committee as several officers take up their new roles.

Joe Flynn (St . Marys) is the incoming Chairman and his assistant is Hubbie Reynolds (Fenagh St Caillins) who was voted in by delegates in what was the only vote of the afternoon.

Diarmuid Sweeney takes the reins as County secretary and Declan Bohan takes over the role of assistant secretary.

John Mulvey and John Keenan remain in situ as Treasurer and assistant treasurer respectively.

There is a new PRO as Colette Fox takes over the post and Seamus Prior also takes over the role of Development Officer.

The Youth officer role went to Dan Gallogly by default as Jimmy Stenson removed his nomination.

Kevin Ludlow remains as Coaching officer as does Sean O Suilleabhain as Irish and Cultural officer.

The new Connacht Council delegates are Gerry McGovern and PJ Meehan while Jim Meehan remains Ard Comhairle delegate.

 

 

13-Dec-09 by Brendan Doyle – IT Officer

New sponsors to be announced at Convention

Tomorrows convention is expected to be a busy day as many positions within the main administration are to change due to the 5 year rule.  At least two posts including that of Assistant Chairman and Youth Officer are expected to go to a vote. 3 candidates Tom Guckian (St Marys), Pat Feely (Glencar Manorhamilton) and Hubbie Reynolds (Fenagh St Caillins) are nominated for the Assistant Chair while Dan Gallogly (Ballinamore Sean O Heslins) and Jimmy Stenson (Eslin) are nominated for the post of Youth Officer. 

In addition there are several motions up for discussion and the day commences at 2pm in the Bush Hotel.

It is also expected that outgoing Chairman Gerry McGovern will announce a new Sponsorship deal for the Senior County team that will also include the Junior and U21 teams.  The county sponsorship became available after the 11 year deal with Masonite came to an end in recent times.  There was considerable interest by potential sponsors and it is expected that an exciting new deal will be announced and will to be initially for a two year period.

 

 

12-Dec-09 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Roll of Honour 2009

Roll of Honour 2009

 

Championships

 

                  Winner                                             Runner Up      

SFC       Gleann an Chairthe/Cluainin            Carraig Alainn

SHC       Naomh Muire                              

IFC        Cluain                                        Achadh Mhaoileann

JFC A    Achadh Easa                               Aislinne

JFC B   Eanach Dubh                              

JFC C                                

U21 A                             Naomh Muire

U21 B                              

 

All County Football Leagues

                                    Winner                                Runner Up

Division 1      Gleann an Chairthe/Cluainin         Cill Tiobraid

Division 2     Carraig Alainn                            Droim Da Thiar

Division 3               Baile na gCleireach

Division 4     Cill Tiobraid                               Beal an Atha Moir-Sean Ui Eislin

Division 5     Achadh na Sileann                     Carraig Alainn

 

All County Football Shields

                                    Winner                              Runner Up

Shield A       Naomh Muire                            Gaeil na Meilge

Shield B       Carraig Alainn                           Droim Da Thiar

 

 

12-Dec-09 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Coiste Chontae Liatroma Awards 2009

 

Coiste Chontae Liatroma Awards 2009

 

Its the Annual awards time of year and the recipients who have been selected by the various committees are as follows:

Jim Lynch Hall of Fame
Marie Lee (Cill Tiobraid)

 

County Player of Year
Declan Maxwell (Droim Oir Bhealaigh)

 

Club Player of Year
Paddy Maguire (Gleann an Chairthe/Cluainin)

 

Referee of Year
Sean McCartin (Achadh Easa)

 

Club Grounds of Year
Gaeil na hAilne
Beal an Atha Moir-Sean O Eislin

 

Minor Player of Year
Sean McWeeney (Achadh na Sileann)

 

U 16 Player of Year
Keith McGloin (Gaeil na Meilge)

 

Coiste na nÓg Referee of Year
Gerry Gallogly (Achadh Easa)

 

County Hurler of Year
Cathal Mac Crann (Gortleitreach)

 

Club Hurler of Year
Fearghal Carroll (Naomh Muire)

 

Young Hurler of Year
Shane Moran (Beal an Atha Moir – Sean Ui Eislin)

 

Lady Handballer of Year
Mary Shanley (Drumshanbo-Kilclare)

 

Juvenile Handballer of Year
Donal Wrynne (Fenagh)

 

Junior Handballer of Year
Maurice O Donnell (Drumkeerin)

 

Senior Handballer of Year
Jamie Murray (Fenagh)

 

 

 

08-Dec-09 by Brendan Doyle – PRO