Leitrim 2-7
Down 1-9
Leitrim caused the shock of the day when they deservedly defeated fancied Down in an exciting and at times physical contest at Pairc Sean Mhic Diarmada yesterday.
In a dramatic climax, Leitrim held off a late Down surge to clinch victory by the narrowest of margins.
Emyln Mulligan opened the Leitrim account with a pointed free after four minutes, but the home side were rocked two minutes later when Benny Coulter fired to the net from 25 metres. However, that was as good as it got for the Mournemen, as Leitrim, playing excellent football, chased and harried every ball. Their efforts were rewarded 23 minutes into the half when Mulligan scored a penalty goal following a foul on Philly McGuiness who was bearing down on the DownÓgoal.
Four more Leitrim points without reply left the home side deservedly ahead 1-6 to 1-1 at the break.
As expected, Down started the second half in determined mood, and with a strong wind at their backs, whittled away the Leitrim lead, Scóring six points to Leitrims one between the 39th and 51st minutes.
However, a fisted goal by man of the match Philly McGuiness from a Ciaran Duignan pass 15 minutes from time rocked Down and sent Leitrim on their way to victory. This was followed five minutes later by the dismissal of influential midfielder Declan Rooney for an off the ball foul. Although the visitors continued to press forward, and scored two further pointed frees without reply, it was to be Leitrims day.
ScórERS:
LEITRIM: E Mulligan (1p, 4f) 1-4, P McGuinness 1-1, F McBrien, S Foley 0-1 each
DOWN — L Doyle (5f) 0-5, B Coulter 1-0, A Carr, J Clarke, D Hughes, R Sexton 0-1 each
LEITRIM — nÓgill; D Reynolds, J McKeon, M McGuinness; G Reynolds, B Prior, S Foley;G McCloskey (Capt), M Duignan; M Foley, E Mulligan, P McGuinness; D OConnor, D Brennan, F McBrien
Subs: D Duignan for F McBrien,C Duignan for D Brennan, C Regan for E Mulligan, R Gallagher for M Duignan, B McWeeney for P McGuinness
DOWN — M McAllister; L Howard,G McArdle,M Cole; R Murtagh,L Doyle,P Turley; A Rodgers, D Rooney; J Fegan, R Sexton, D Hughes; P Downey, D Gordon (Capt), B Coulter
Subs: D Rafferty for G McArdle, A Carr for R Murtagh, K McGuigan for P Turley, J Clarke for P Downey, S Kearney for J Fegan
REF– M Daly (Mayo)
07-Apr-08 by Irish Independant.ie
Leitrim Fans & Players earn 1843354 for local GAA Clubs & Schools!
General– Nationally, €2.9m has been raised for Grassroots GAA to date by Gaelic Telecom & its Customers
On Thursday 3rd April in Croke Park, Leitrim fans and players were acknowledged for raising €18,433.54 during 2007! This is the amount generated by Gaelic Telecom and its Leitrim customers for local GAA Clubs and Schools in the county. Nationally, €2.9m has been raised over the past three years for Grassroots GAA. Leitrim achieved 9% of the provincial payout while neighbours Sligo edged ahead with 10%.
GAA President, Nickey Brennan and Sean Bolger, Chairman of the imagine Telecommunications Group and owners of Gaelic Telecom were also in attendance and revealed that during 2007 alone, €1.4m was raised nationally and this was up by 35% on the previous year. Nickey Brennan welcomed the ongoing investment inÓgrassroots GAA and wants the GAA Community to sign up in evenÓgreater numbers to Gaelic Telecom so that even more funding can be achieved for local GAA Clubs and Schools.
As well as giving customers significant savings on their phone and broadband bills, the Gaelic Telecom initiative sees 15% of call costs being donated back to customers nominated GAA Clubs or primary schools. Gaelic Telecom issues funds twice a year to GAA Clubs and Cumann na mBunscol Primary Schools.
All Provinces showed great growth and while Galway, Dublin, Cork and Donegal earned the highest amounts in their respective provinces, Tyrone, Galway, Wexford and Cork showed the highest percentage growth by province. The Gaelic Telecom partnership has grown from strength to strength in the Republic and the 6 Counties have earned 60% of the total Ulster payout and 27% of the National payout for 2007. Leitrim GAA Clubs and primary schools have already been presented with the €18,433.54 raised during 2007.
Nickey Brennan, President of the GAA said, "On behalf of all our members, I would like to express our sincere appreciation of the ongoing investment inÓgrassroots GAA by Gaelic Telecom and its customers. I would ask all GAA members and supporters to seriously consider signing up to this initiative and continuing their ever-increasing funding support for our Clubs and Schools nationwide."
Sean Bolger, Chairman of the imagine Group (owner of Gaelic Telecom), said, "As the official telecoms partner to the GAA, Gaelic Telecom is delighted and very proud of the amounts raised by our customers around the country. Local clubs and schools are enjoying ongoing and ever-increasing funding so they can invest in the present and the future. And its a very practical and easy way for supporters and members to give financial and moral support to their own GAA community. All of us at Gaelic Telecom are delighted to facilitate this funding at no cost to our customers, but with the added benefit to them of savings on telephone and broadband costs!"
Kevin Ludlow of Annaduff commented, "through working with Gaelic Telecom the club received in excess of €1,500 in the past twelve months. This was a great boost for the everyday running of our club. Gaelic Telecom does all the work so it is easy for the club to benefit. This initiative is an excellent opportunity for both the club and supporter and we would recommend everyone to get involved".
14-Apr-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Club fixtures – a busy weekend
Club Football30 fixtures arranged for this weekend so theres no excuse for not having a game to watch. Starting this evening (Friday) the U16s 13 and 9 a sides take to the fields at 7pm. Carrigallen 13 a side have an impressive record at the top 3 points clear of the second placed teams while in the 9 a side Aughnasheelin and Glenfarne/Kilty are neck and neck for top spot.
Tomorrow evening the Shield fixtures that came a cropper 2 weeks ago are rescheduled for 6:30pm. The competitions are in the early stages with may games being rescheduled so form is not clear yet.
Sunday morning starting at 11am and leading up to 12:30pm the Ladies divisions 1,2 & 3 are in force and finally for the afternoon All County Leagues Divisions 4 and 5 are set for a 2:30pm throw-in.
In Divison 5 Bornacoola do not have a game this weekend and if results go they way of Glencar/Manor or St. Osnetts then the Borrs will be sharing their top position.
In Division 4 Ballinaglera and Annaduff will be particularly eager to maintain their table topping positions after their respective games.
11-Apr-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
GAAs ASAP Programme
GeneralAs part of the GAA’s National Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP) Programme a number of significant new resources were launched in the theatre of the GAA Museum on Thursday, April 3rd.
Press Release – ASAP National Website – Leitrim Website
The aim of the ASAP Programme is to reduce the harm caused by alcohol and other drugs.
To date – 25 Counties have appointed ASAP officers, while 750 clubs have appointed officers.
In Leitrim 10 clubs have appointed officers, see table below.
It should be the interest of every club to ensure that they appoint an ASAP officer and to also develop a policy document on how the club deals with ASAP. See sample policy document attached.
If clubs require further information they can contact Thomas Keenan 087-6591049 or Brendan Murphy, National co-ordinator 087-2350907.
Current Leitrim Club ASAP Officers
CLUB
ASAP OFFICER
Allen Gaels
Noel Beirne
Annaduff
Aughavas
Josephine Maguire
Aughawillan
Declan McGovern
Aughnasheelin
Ballinaglera
Bornacoola
Carrigallen
Cloone
Dromahair
Fergus Torsney
Drumkeerin
Drumreilly
Ruth Taylor
Eslin
Enda Stenson
FenÓgh-St. Caillin´s
Glencar/Manorhamilton
Deirdre O’ Hagan
Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher
Gortletteragh
Mark Duignan
Kiltubrid
Martina Gilmartin
Leitrim Gaels
Melvin Gaels
Mohill
Paul Bannon
Sean O´Heslin´s
St. Mary´s
St. Osnatt´s
Aims, Goals and Objectives of the ASAP Programme
AIMS
The aim of the ASAP Programme is to reduce the harm that is being caused by alcohol and drugs.
GOALS
The ASAP Programme intends to achieve this aim by developing a structure of people throughout the association with specific roles at club, county and provincial levels.
OBJECTIVES
• Appoint Provincial Officers to liaise with Provincial Councils and act as a steering group for the National Co-ordinator.
• Create a template of actions in manual form to assist Club and County Officers respond to drug and alcohol related issues.
• Appoint and train County Officers to train Club Officers to develop drug and alcohol policies.
• Appoint and train Club Officers (in conjunction with County Officers) to action ASAP Programme initiatives at club level.
• Develop a telematics (SMS text, video message, internet) based project using Senior Intercounty players for young people to…
(i) engage with them about drug/alcohol related issues,
(ii) enlighten them about the risks associated with drug/alcohol abuse,
(iii) inform them about professional, local drug/alcohol services and
(iv) inspire them to change their risky behaviours.
• Develop a drug/alcohol communications skills DVD for adults to assist them in discussing drug and alcohol related issues with young people.
• Develop a website to…
(i) educate visitors about the ASAP Programme,
(ii) provide county-specific drug/alcohol resources for clubs,
(iii) supply age appropriate information on drugs/alcohol,
(iv) act as a resource for ASAP Officers
• Complete an evaluation of the ASAP Programme. This information will act as a benchmark to measure the impact of the ASAP Programme.
09-Apr-08 by Thomas Keenan
Coaching news
CoachingUp coming events.
Workshop – Wednesday 16/04/08 – Ck-on-Shannon – Drills for defensive play – Des Newton.
Workshop – Wednesday 30/04/08 – Manorhamilton – Integrated Hurling fitness drills – Damien Coleman & Paudi Butler.
Foundation Level.
The practical section of the foundation level coaching course held in Dromahair will take place on next Saturday 12/04, commencing at 10.00am in Dromahair GAA pitch.
Under 8 & 10 blitz club blitz.
In line with a new directive from Croke Park we are asked to have four blitz days for our under 8 and 10 players in the month of May. However due to the number of Leitrim supporters travelling to New York in May, we have rearranged our dates as follows.
Saturday April 26th, Saturday May 3rd, Saturday May 31st, Saturday June 7th. We will publish the list of venues for the first two dates in the next few weeks.
Hurling gear promotion.
To assist everybody interested in the promotion of hurling within the County, we have put together a very special deal with a number of suppliers of hurling gear and can now offer fully approved hurling helmets at the bargain price of € 50.00 each and full size hurleys at € 14.00 each. Further information can be had by contacting Thomas Keenan 087-6591049 or Andrew Keary 087-7530888. Information leaflets will be distributed in both schools and clubs this week.
Fun Do Resource Pack.
Clubs and coaches are reminded that the new Fun Do packs are available from our offices in Pairc Sean, or by contacting Thomas Keenan 087-6591049. Packs are available for a limited time at the special price of €50 each.
GAA Vhi Cul Camps 2008
Application forms and information leaflets will be distributed to all schools within the next two weeks. We would urge parents to return their forms as quickly as possible as this will greatly assist with the smooth running of our camps. Following is the list of camp dates and venues.
Monday 30/06/2008 – Manorhamilton, Ck-on-Shannon, Aughawillan.
Monday 07/07/2008 – Kinlough, Drumshanbo, Mohill.(Bornacoola GAA grounds)
Monday 14/07/2008 – Aughavas, Gortletteragh, Dromahair.
Monday 21/07/2008 – Fenagh, Drumkeerin, Leitrim.
08-Apr-08 by Thomas Keenan
Allianz NFL – Rd 6 – Leitrim v Down
County FootballLeitrim 2-7
Down 1-9
Leitrim caused the shock of the day when they deservedly defeated fancied Down in an exciting and at times physical contest at Pairc Sean Mhic Diarmada yesterday.
In a dramatic climax, Leitrim held off a late Down surge to clinch victory by the narrowest of margins.
Emyln Mulligan opened the Leitrim account with a pointed free after four minutes, but the home side were rocked two minutes later when Benny Coulter fired to the net from 25 metres. However, that was as good as it got for the Mournemen, as Leitrim, playing excellent football, chased and harried every ball. Their efforts were rewarded 23 minutes into the half when Mulligan scored a penalty goal following a foul on Philly McGuiness who was bearing down on the DownÓgoal.
Four more Leitrim points without reply left the home side deservedly ahead 1-6 to 1-1 at the break.
As expected, Down started the second half in determined mood, and with a strong wind at their backs, whittled away the Leitrim lead, Scóring six points to Leitrims one between the 39th and 51st minutes.
However, a fisted goal by man of the match Philly McGuiness from a Ciaran Duignan pass 15 minutes from time rocked Down and sent Leitrim on their way to victory. This was followed five minutes later by the dismissal of influential midfielder Declan Rooney for an off the ball foul. Although the visitors continued to press forward, and scored two further pointed frees without reply, it was to be Leitrims day.
ScórERS:
LEITRIM: E Mulligan (1p, 4f) 1-4, P McGuinness 1-1, F McBrien, S Foley 0-1 each
DOWN — L Doyle (5f) 0-5, B Coulter 1-0, A Carr, J Clarke, D Hughes, R Sexton 0-1 each
LEITRIM — nÓgill; D Reynolds, J McKeon, M McGuinness; G Reynolds, B Prior, S Foley;G McCloskey (Capt), M Duignan; M Foley, E Mulligan, P McGuinness; D OConnor, D Brennan, F McBrien
Subs: D Duignan for F McBrien,C Duignan for D Brennan, C Regan for E Mulligan, R Gallagher for M Duignan, B McWeeney for P McGuinness
DOWN — M McAllister; L Howard,G McArdle,M Cole; R Murtagh,L Doyle,P Turley; A Rodgers, D Rooney; J Fegan, R Sexton, D Hughes; P Downey, D Gordon (Capt), B Coulter
Subs: D Rafferty for G McArdle, A Carr for R Murtagh, K McGuigan for P Turley, J Clarke for P Downey, S Kearney for J Fegan
REF– M Daly (Mayo)
07-Apr-08 by Irish Independant.ie
Possible – Scenarios
Club HurlingSituation 1. If Limerick fail to beat Down then the result with Limerick and Leitrim is not important unless its a draw. Sligo must then beat Longford by a minimum of 3 points. If Leitrim bet Limerick, Limerick and Longford would be relegated. If Limerick won then Leitrim and Longford would be relegated.
Situation 2. If Limerick fail to bet Down but draw with Leitrim. Sligo would have to beat Longford by a large margin to avoid relegation on score-difference. Depending on the score in the Down v Limerick game the margin might be small. Then Limerick and Longford would be relegated on score difference.
Situation 3. If Limerick Beat Down, then we have to hope that they beat Leitrim and Sligo win again by at least 3 points otherwise its hello Tommy Murphy Theres probably an odd mistake in the situations I havent gone into it inÓgreat detail. But the mainÓgoal is to beat Longford by 3 points. Sounds easy but itsn not. Best of luck lads!!! Youll need it
06-Apr-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Winners of the Leitrim Supporters Members Draw 08
GeneralLast night (Saturday), 5th April, the draw was held for the Leitrim Supporters Members 2008 in The Bush Hotel. The Draw was a huge success with over € 100,000 raised.
The 11 winners, in reverse order, are:
11th Prize:
Barry Costello (C/o Clarkes Hotel) won €300 sponsored by Sean Clarke, Rynn Valley Lodge Hotel, Mohill
10th Prize:
Paddy McWeeney (Proughlish, Keshcarrigan) won €300 sponsored by Commercial Hotel, Ballinamore
9th Prize:
James McCabe (Tennesse,Connecticut, USA ) won €300 sponsored by Gerry ORourke, Longford
8th Prize:
Frankie Reynolds (Ballinglera) won €300 sponsored by Gerry Murray, Foodstore, Sligo
7th Prize:
Paul Ducie (Mt View, Cartron, Sligo) won €300 sponsored by Aoife Gorman, Longford
6th Prize:
Martin Shanley (Drumcliff, Co. Sligo) won 1000 Spin Washing Machine sponsored by Reynolds Topline Providers, Carrick
5th Prize:
Barry Sweeney (Ballygawley, Co Sligo) won 20" Phillips LCD TV sponsored by Berney Crossan Electrical, Longford
4th Prize:
John Mulvey (Ballinaglera) won Weekend Break for 2 sponsored by McNiffe Group Hotels
3rd Prize:
Kitty Keaney (Glenfarne) won €1,000
2nd Prize:
Sean Kennedy (Finiskill, Mohill) won €1,500 sponsored by Kevin Quinn, Embassy Rooms, Sligo
1st Prize:
Oliver Curran (Hartely, Carrick-on-Shannon) won €5,000 sponsored by The Bush Hotel.
Clubs Sales Draw:
Clubs who increased sales from last year were in a separate draw and the two winners are :
Allen Gaels – €2,000
Dromahaire – €1,000
Many thanks to all our supporters, our sponsors, our sellers and to the fundraising committee.
Congratulations to the 11 lucky winners !
05-Apr-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Last chance to win 5000
GeneralLast chance to get on a Supporters Club ticket and Car Sticker – The Draw takes place tomorrow night in the Bush Hotel and 11 prizes are on offer with a top prize of €5,000. Supporters will be members for the year and you will also receive a car sticker – cost of membership €40.
Membership is accepted online via the Subscribe link on the right hand side using the paypal system (note that you do not have to be a paypal member for this to work as a separate credit card option is available) or through any county board officer.
04-Apr-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Last chance to Get on a team
GeneralLast chance to get on a team – Reminder to all supporters of the Leitrim GAA that the Get on the Team Campaign have a few places left on some of the different categories of teams. If you are interested act now as time is running out fast to get your place on a team.
In excess of €890,000 is raised to date and Leitrim GAA wish to sincerely thank those who have come forward to join the teams.
The unveiling takes place on Friday May 2nd at the Connacht Junior semifinal between Leitrim and Sligo. The plaques will go into manufacture in 2 weeks time – Dont miss this opportunity to be recognised as part of the team that built the stand.
04-Apr-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Coaching News
CoachingUp coming events.
Workshop – Saturday 05/04/08 – Drumkeerin – Drills for attacking play – Liam Og Gormley.( Due to weather please check with your club or on the Leitrim GAA web site for confirmation that the workshop is going ahead)
Workshop – Wednesday 16/04/08 – Ck-on-Shannon – Drills for defensive play – Des Newton.
Workshop – Wednesday 30/04/08 – Manorhamilton – Integrated Hurling fitness drills – Damien Coleman & Paudi Butler.
Foundation Level.
The practical section of the foundation level coaching course held in Dromahair will take place on Saturday 12/04, commencing at 10.00am in Dromahair GAA pitch.
Under 8 & 10 blitz club blitz.
In line with a new directive from Croke Park we are asked to have four blitz days for our under 8 and 10 players in the month of May. However due to the number of Leitrim supporters travelling to New York in May, we have rearranged our dates as follows.
Saturday April 26th, Saturday May 3rd, Saturday May 31st, Saturday June 7th. We will publish the list of venues for the first two dates in the next few weeks.
Hurling gear promotion.
To assist everybody interested in the promotion of hurling within the County, we have put together a very special deal with a number of suppliers of hurling gear and can now offer fully approved hurling helmets at the bargain price of € 50.00 each and full size hurleys at € 14.00 each. Further information can be had by contacting Thomas Keenan 087-6591049 or Andrew Keary 087-7530888. Information leaflets will be distributed in both schools and clubs this week.
Fun Do Resource Pack.
Clubs and coaches are reminded that the new Fun Do packs are available from our offices in Pairc Sean, or by contacting Thomas Keenan 087-6591049. Packs are available for a limited time at the special price of €50 each.
GAA Vhi Cul Camps 2008
Application forms and information leaflets will be distributed to all schools within the next two weeks. We would urge parents to return their forms as quickly as possible as this will greatly assist with the smooth running of our camps. Following is the list of camp dates and venues.
Monday 30/06/2008 – Manorhamilton, Ck-on-Shannon, Aughawillan.
Monday 07/07/2008 – Kinlough, Drumshanbo, Mohill.(Bornacoola GAA grounds)
Monday 14/07/2008 – Aughavas, Gortletteragh, Dromahair.
Monday 21/07/2008 – Fenagh, Drumkeerin, Leitrim.
02-Apr-08 by Thomas Keenan
Round 7 – Leitrim v Limerick is 1 week later
County FootballFollowing a meeting of the Central Competitions Control Committee on Tuesday (April 1st), the GAA have confirmed the following:
The NFL Division 2 game between Armagh V. Dublin has been re-fixed for Sunday, April 13th at 2.30 p.m. in Crossmaglen while the Division 3 Down V. Limerick game will take place in Newry on the same date also at 2.30 p.m.
The CCCC have also confirmed that Round 7 of the NFL, Division 2 and Division 3, have now been rescheduled for Sunday, April 20th.
This means that Leitrims last game against Limerick is now 1 week later on April 20th.
The finals in Division 1, 2, 3 and 4 will go ahead as scheduled on April 27th unless there is a need for a play-off in Division 2, in accordance with Riail 116 (c) of the Official Guide.
In the event that a play-off is required, it will be played on Sunday April 27th with the Division 2 final then scheduled for the week-end of May 3rd.
01-Apr-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
2008 Club Championship Draw – Groups
Club FootballThe Senior Championship draw was completed last night in the Bush Hotel and each draw was made available for download on the left hand menu. The groups are also listed below:
The Senior Groups are:
The Intermediate Groups are:
The Junior A Groups are: