Coaching News

Up coming events.

Workshop – “Drills for defensive play” – Due to weather & pitch conditions we have postponed this workshop till Wednesday 16/04/08.

Friday 21/03/08 – Referee in service training – Bush hotel – 7.30pm.

Friday 28/03/08 – New referees -Foundation level course – Bush hotel – 7.30pm.

Under 13 skills development.

All players who took part in last years under 12 skills days should note the first date for 2008 is Saturday 22/03/08. Full details will be published shortly.

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 hurley’s 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.

Application forms and information leaflets will be distributed shortly. Following is list of camp dates and venues. Due to the planned upgrading of the GAA park in Mohill this years camp will be held in Bornacoola GAA grounds, Dromod. We would like to thank the Bornacoola club for their co-operation and assistance.

Monday 30/06/2008 – Manorhamilton, Ck-on-Shannon, Aughawillan.

Monday 07/07/2008 – Kinlough, Drumshanbo, Mohill.(Dromod)

Monday 14/07/2008 – Aughavas, Gortletteragh, Dromahair.

Monday 21/07/2008 – Fenagh, Drumkeerin, Leitrim.

 

 

12-Mar-08 by Thomas Keenan

2008 Club Championship Draw

Following last nights County Board meeting the CCC announced that the 2008 Club Championship Draw will take place on Monday night March 31st in the Bush Hotel. As with previous years the draw will be aired live on Shannonside FM and presented by John Lynch. The large screen live draw system will also feature on the night.

 

 

11-Mar-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Allianz National League Rd 2 – Leitrim v Fermanagh

Fermanagh 3-10

Leitrim 2-9

The scoreline flattered Fermanagh in this NFL Division 3 clash at Pairc Sean Mhic Diarmada, Carrick-on-Shannon yesterday.

The home side were five points to one ahead by the 23rd minute. Fermanagh kept in touch with points by Matthew Keenan, Martin McGrath and Martin Little. Then in the 35th minute a Declan Maxwell goal put Leitrim 1-5 to 0-4 ahead at the break.

Within two minutes of the resumption, Leitrim had extended their lead to eight points following a pointed free by Emlyn Mulligan and a second goal also by Mulligan, following yet another impressive move by the Leitrim forwards. However a lapse in concentration one minute later allowed Fermanagh back into the game when the unmarked Mark Murphy found himself in space and crashed the ball to the Leitrim net from 30 metres.

A second Fermanagh goal by Keenan in the 50th minute put the sides level and two further Fermanagh points without reply had them in sight of victory.

Despite their handicap, Leitrim were back on level terms with four minutes remaining following points from Emlyn Mulligan and Michael Foley to set up an exciting finale.

A further exchange of scores left just one point separating the sides three minutes into extra time. Leitrim threw everything into attack and losing possession were caught out when Fermanaghs Patrick Cadden finished to the net.

ScórERS — Fermanagh: M Keenan 1-4 (2f), P Cadden, M Murphy 1-0 each, M Little (0-2f),T McElroy 0-2 each, M McGrath,P Ward 0-1 each. Leitrim: E Mulligan 1-4 (4f),D Maxwell 1-2, M Foley 0-3.

Fermanagh — F Murphy, S Goan,R McCloskey, N Bogue, D Kelly, S Lyons, R Johnston, M McGrath, M Murphy, C McElroy, M Keenan, M Little, P Cadden, L McBarron, R Keenan. Subs: J McGurn for L McBarron,T McElroy for R Johnston, P Ward for R Kenan, N Keenan for J McGurn.

LEITRIM — E Lyons; D Reynolds, J McKeon, M McGuinness; G Reynolds,B McWeeney,S Foley; G McCloskey (Capt), M Duignan; C Regan, D Maxwell, M Foley,C Duignan,D Brennan,E Mulligan. Subs: D Duignan for C Regan, P McGuinness for C Duignan.

REF — R ODonnell (Donegal).

 

 

10-Mar-08 by Irish Independant.ie

Leitrim Scór Sinsear – Results

Leitrim Scór Sinsear

There was great entertainment at the Leitrim Scór Finals last night in Manorhamilton. The Adjudicators from Mayo had a difficult job in deciding winners. The following were the winners in the different events:

Rince Foirne : Glencar/Manorhamilton

Amhranaíocht Aonair: Elaine Duignan, Seán OHeslins,

Ceol Uirlise: Leitrim Gaels,

Aithriseoireacht: Louise Staunton, Bornacoola.

Bailéad Ghrúpa: St Marys,

Tráth na gCeist: Bornacoola,

Nuachleas: Seán OHeslins,

Rince Seit: Fenagh St Caillins,

Club of the year: Seán OHeslins

 

 

09-Mar-08 by Sean O Suilleabhain

Minor game switched to Enniscrone

 

The Connacht Minor League game between Sligo and Leitrim is moved to Enniscrone. The fixture is due for throw-in at 4:45pm tomorrow evening (Saturday).

 

 

07-Mar-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Club fixtures and supporting the green and gold

The All County Leagues open for 2008 this weekend as the Division 5 teams dust off the boots after the winter break. There are 6 games in the division and all games are at noon on Sunday. The under 16s league in the format of 15, 13 and 9 aside are also in action at the same time across the county.

The county scene is busy with 3 of our county teams playing away from home as the Ladies travel to Lemybrien in Waterford and the hurlers head for Temp to play Fermanagh.  The Minors start the county games off with a game in Enniscrone on Saturday at 4:45pm.

The county footballers have home advantage as the refixed round 1 game is scheduled for 2:30pm in Páirc Sean. This is a game in hand for Leitrim and is our first home game. It is the only Allianz National League football game in the country on Sunday. A win for Leitrim would leave 6 teams on two points and it all to play for in the remainder of the league. Down are in second place on 4 points and table toppers are Wexford with a maximum of 6 points.

Please support all our County teams in their respective competitions !

 

 

07-Mar-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

CompTickets for All Ireland Club Finals

Clubs to avail of Complimentary Tickets for All Ireland Club Finals

 

The GAA are to offer four complimentary tickets to every GAA club in Ireland for the AIB All Ireland Club Finals at Croke Park on March 17th. The tickets are intended for use by club members in recognition of the voluntary commitment that has sustained the Association over the years. In order to obtain the tickets clubs have been asked to contact their County Secretaries who will ensure their distribution to the clubs in their respective counties.

 

Mr Nickey Brennan, President of the GAA said: "In recent years, we have explored ways to make the March 17th finals a more appropriate celebration of the contribution of our clubs to the Association. In this context, the stadium hosts the finals of the Seachtain na Gaeilge club quiz on St Patricks Day, club members are honoured in Croke Park for their contribution through the Presidents Awards scheme and we offer an opportunity to some of our Scór winners to perform as part of the overall entertainment on the day." He continued: "This year, we intend to take this theme a step further and are offering four complimentary tickets to every GAA club in the country."

 

He said the initiative was a small gesture to the broader membership in recognition of the support provided for Gaelic Games over the years and said he hoped it would be the first of many opportunities for the Association nationally to express their appreciation of volunteers in a practical manner.

 

The Club finals in Croke Park on St Patricks day will feature Portumna and Birr in the hurling final at 2pm and Nemo Rangers playing St Vincents of Dublin at 3.45pm in the football decider.

 

 

06-Mar-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Fill the Stand message from Leitrim Supporters Club

The Leitrim Supporters Club is appealing to Leitrim Supporters to come early to the Fermanagh match in Carrick on Shannon next weekend. It was noticeable at the postponed match a large crowd of Fermanagh supporters were in Carrick at 1.30 pm. No doubt they will travel in large numbers. The stand holds 3000 supporters and we would like as many Leitrim Supporters as possible in the stand supporting our team.

So please come early.

Thanks

Eamonn Duignan

 

 

06-Mar-08 by Eamonn Duignan

Seo Spoirt TG4s weekly interactive

TG4 is offering clubs across the country a chance to get their news out
live on air!

Seó Spóirt, the channel’s live discussion show is broadcast every
Friday at 8:30 pm. We have a slot on the programme aimed at helping
clubs get their news out to a national audience.

If you’ve got a fundraiser going, are looking for a new Manager, or
have a new initiative that makes for a novel story, drop a line to
club@tg4.ie with all the details. Remember to leave a name and contact
details.

Also, if you’ve got some footage of your club in action, let us know
and we can arrange to have some of it broadcast.
Remember, it’s TV, so keep it interesting. You get to let people know
your club news, and we get to stay in touch with the grassroots of the
GAA.

Seó Spóirt is presented by Micheál Ó Domhnaill, with discussion from
resident panellist Seán Bán Breathnach, plus a variety of weekly guests
and features. We cover the weekend’s action, GAA, rugby, and other
stories as they break.

Seó Spóirt, every Friday, at 8:30 pm on TG4.

NUACHT CLUB
Tá TG4 ag cur deis ar fáil do chlubanna a gcuid nuachta a chur amach ar
aer!

Má tá scéal suimiúil nuachta ónÓgclub agat agus gur mhaith leat é a
scaipeadh, cur ríomhphost isteach chuig club@tg4.ie.

CoinnÓgh suimiúil é, cuimhnÓgh gur ábhar nuachtúil atá á lorg againn.
Is féidir linn míreanna a chraoladh freisin, bígí i dteagmháil linnÓgan
mhoill!

Seó Spóirt, gach Aoine ag 8:30 i.n. ar TG4.

 

 

05-Mar-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Under 16 Leagues commence this weekend

The Coiste na nÓg Under 16 League competition kicks off this weekend with a full programme of games in the 9, 13 and 15 a-side competitions.

Check the Coiste na nÓg section of the Website for a full list of fixtures in this competition.

Supporters are asked to check with their clubs for confirmation of time and venue as some fixture details may have changed due to a clash of times with the start of ACL Division 5 this weekend.

 

 

05-Mar-08 by Padraig McGourty – PRO – Coiste na nÓg

Coaching News

Seminar – Developing a winning mentality.
I would like to thank all who helped us with this seminar and the SportTracker road show on Wednesday night last. This was a fantastic evening in the company of double All – Ireland winning Managers, Mickey Harte and Pete Mc Grath. GAA coaches from Roscommon and Sligo joined with the large number from Leitrim to engage with both speakers on a range of topics. Any clubs seeking further information on the SportTracker range of books can contact Thomas Keenan 087 6591049 or SportTracker direct on 042 9395851

Up coming workshops.
The workshop "Drills for defensive play" scheduled in our calendar for 29/03/08 has been changed and will now be held on Thursday 13/03/08 commencing at 7.30pm. Venue will be confirmed in next weeks news. Des Newton will present this practical demonstration.
The Workshop " Technical progression of the kicking skill" scheduled for the 19/03/08 has had to be rescheduled for a date in April. We will confirm new date in the next few weeks.

Under 13 skills development.
All players who took part in last years under 12 skills days should note the first date for 2008 is on Saturday 22/03/08. Full details will be published shortly.

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 shortly. Following is list of camp dates and venues. Due to the planned upgrading of the GAA park in Mohill this years camp will be held in Bornacoola GAA grounds, Dromod. We would like to thank the Bornacoola club for their co-operation and assistance.

 

 

04-Mar-08 by Thomas Keenan

Allianz National League Rd 3 – Louth v Leitrim

Louth opened their account at the third time of asking with a comfortable nine-point win over Leitrim in Dundalk yesterday.

A couple of first-half goals set the home side on their way and, despite a few promising spells from Dessie Dolans men, the outcome was never really in doubt. The Wee menÓgot a perfect start when Ciaran Kennedy bundled the ball to his own net.

A touch of class from Ray FinnÓgan yielded a second goal after 24 minutes.

Leitrim rallied and kicked five points without reply, but that was as good as it got for the visitors.

ScórERS — Louth: S Lennon 0-6, R FinnÓgan 1-1, C Kennedy 1-0 (og) C Judge, A Hoey 0-3 (2f) each, B White 0-2 (1 45), J Murray, E Carroll 0-1 each. Leitrim: E Mulligan 0-3 (2f), D Brennan, R Gallagher 1-0 each, C Duignan, Michael Foley 0-2 each, D Maxwell 0-1.

LOUTH –S Reynolds; A Page, D FinnÓgan, J Carr; J OBrien, C McGuinness, R FinnÓgan; M Fanning, R Carroll; J Murray, A Hoey, D Clarke; C Judge, S Lennon, B White. Subs: A Reid for White (ht), D Crilly for Clarke (62), E Carroll for Murray (64), D Mackin for OBrien (65), B Donnelly for Lennon (70).

LEITRIM — nÓgill; D Reynolds, A Flynn, C Kennedy; S Feeney, B McWeeney, S Foley; G McCloskey, M Duignan; D Duignan, E Mulligan, M Foley; C Duignan, D Brennan, D Maxwell. Subs: Garry Reynolds for Feeney (15), F Holohan for Kennedy (31), R Gallagher for D Duignan (ht), P McGuinness for Mulligan (66).

REF — J McKee (Armagh).

 

 

03-Mar-08 by Irish Independant.ie