2008 Club Championship Draw

Reminder 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.

 

 

27-Mar-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Connacht Scór Finals

For the second year in succession the Connacht Scór Sinsear Finals are taking place in Leitrim. Last year they were in Ballinamore and this year they are in Manorhamilton. This is recognition that Leitrim is now the powerhouse of senior Scór in the province, indeed Leitrim is probably the only county that will be represented in all eight disciplines this year. The finals are in the Bee Park Centre on Saturday next starting at 6.00pm.

Leitrim will be strongly represented in all eight disciplines and it will be a major surprise if Leitrim do not win a number of titles. Last year Leitrim won five of the eight events, winning in Rince Foirne, Amhranaíocht Aonair, Ceol Uirlise, Trath na gCeist and Nuachleas. Such is the standard of Scór in Leitrim that only two of the same five clubs that won Connacht titles in 2007 have qualified out of Leitrim in 2008. Glencar/Manorhamilton are back again in Rince Foirne and Bornacoola are there again in tráth na gCeist.

In Amhranaíocht Aonair, Elaine Duignan from the Sean OHeslins club, Leitrim Gaels in Ceol Uirlise and Seán OHeslins in Nuachleas are the Leitrim representatives this year replacing Aughnasheelin, Dromahair and Fenagh respectively, all who won in Connacht last year.

Of the three disciplines where Leitrim did not win Connacht last year, Louise Staunton is back reciting for Bornacoola in the finals, Fenagh St Caillins replace Glencar/Manorhamilton in the Rince Seit and St Marys replace Aughnasheelin in Bailéad Ghrúpa. All in all it is a strong Leitrim representation and it will be a good night of entertainment all round.

 

Good luck to all Leitrim Scór representatives at the Connacht finals in Manorhamilton this Saturday starting at 6.00 

 

 

26-Mar-08 by Sean O Suilleabhain

Coaching News

Up coming events.

Workshop – Wednesday 16/04/08 – Ck-on-Shannon – Drills for defensive play – Des Newton.

Workshop – Saturday 05/04/08 – Manorhamilton – Drills for attacking play – Liam Og Gormley.

Referee Foundation Level.

Due to the very poor response from clubs we have no option but to postpone the Foundation level referee course planned for this Friday evening. We would appeal once more to all clubs to forward names of those within their club who would like to try their hand at refereeing or to any others not attached to clubs, to Thomas Keenan 087-6591049 or Seamus Prior 086-6016086 within the next few days. The delay in commencing this course is very unfair on those who have already submitted their names.

Under 13 skills development.

Due to events outside our control we have no option but to postpone the under 13 skills development day planned for this Saturday. We will advise all players who took part in last years under 12 skills days of the new date through their clubs and through our local media. We are sorry for any inconvenience this cancellation may cause.

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 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 to all schools next week. 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.

 

 

25-Mar-08 by Thomas Keenan

Allianz NHL – Rd 5 – Leitrim v South Down

South Down 3-11 Leitrim 2-12

Favourites South Down were pushed all the way by a resurgent Leitrim in an open and exciting encounter at windswept Pairc Sean Mhic Diarmada, Carrick-on-Shannon yesterday.

The home side got off to a terrific start leading 1-6 to 0-2 after 25 minutes, but when the Leitrim keeper Fintan McKiernan dropped the ball into his own net following a 65 by John Brown, it left the half-time score just 1-7 to 1-6 in Leitrims favour.

A second Leitrim goal in the 42nd minute by Colm Hayes extended their lead, but two South DownÓgoals by Jonathon McCusker and John OKane between the 44th and 48th minute put the visitors ahead for the first time and despite a late rally resulting in three Leitrim points without reply in the closing minutes, the visitors held out.

scorers —

South Down: J McCusker1-2, J Brown (1-165), J OKane1-1 each, K Maxwell( 0-1f), K Sloan(0-3f) 0-3 each, A Brown 0-1.

Leitrim: C Hayes 1-5 (0-4f), K OConnor 1-0, C Cunniffe 0-4 (0-2f), D Poinaird 0-2, B Carroll 0-1.

 

SOUTH DOWN — G McMullen; N Conway, B McAleenan,M Murphy; J McGrath, M Duggan,A Higgins; T Jennings, K Maxwell; J McCusker, J Brown,E McGuinness; J OKane,K Sloan,A Brown.

LEITRIM — F McKiernan; nÓglancy,J Keane,K McGrath; V McDermott,M Poinaird,D Tiernan; J Glancy,C Cunniffe; B Carroll,C Hayes,S Feeney;D Poinaird,K OConnor,T Cronin.

Subs: M McKeon for K McGrath.

REF — A Kelly (Galway).

 

 

24-Mar-08 by Irish Independant.ie

Cadburys Connacht U21 FC semi-final – Mayo v Leitrim

Leitrim dominated the first half action aided by a strong breeze in this dour affair. An early rattle of the Mayo net was not to be as the referee called a square ball and a quiet Mayo salvaged enough points to keep up with Leitrim.   A goal from Emlyn Mulligan saw Leitrim go in at the interval with a two point advantage – Leitrim 1-04 Mayo 0-5 .

With the wind at their backs and what must have been an inspirational half time talk Mayo re-emerged as a team with a very different mental approach. Leitrim could all but score 1 point as Mayo took points from all angles.

Jason Dohertys 39th-minute goal was the crucial score for champions Mayo in this Cadburys Connacht U21 FC semi-final at McHale Park, Castlebar, yesterday.

Mayo closed the game out with unanswered points in the final quarter from Mikie Sweeney, Doherty (2), Thady Gavin (2), Aidan Campbell (3), and Donal Vaughan.

Final score: Mayo 1-16 Leitrim 1-05

scorers:

Mayo: J Doherty 1-2, T Gavin (2f), A Campbell 0-4 (2f) each, C Barrett 0-2, D Vaughan, B Gallagher, J Burke, M Sweeney 0-1 each.

Leitrim: E Mulligan 1-3 (0-1f), R Mulvey 0-1, R Kennedy 0-1.

 

 

23-Mar-08 by Irish Independant.ie

Leitrim U21 Team announced

All Leitrim eyes will be focused west to Castlebar tomorrow (Saturday) as the U21 team take on Mayo in the lions den. The venue is McHale Park and its not a particularly successful one for Leitrim U21s but no doubt this team will be eager to break the bogey.

The recent Hastings Cup Shield title and with 3 of the team making the cut in the Senior setup then their confidence will be suitably boosted. Emlyn Mulligan, Gary Reynolds and David OConnor have all performed well in recent weeks on the Senior scene and their experience will no doubt count tomorrow.

The management team of Liam Higgins and selectors Pat McWeeney, John Russell and Michael Maguire have put in a huge effort along with the panel of players leaving no stone unturned.

The team to take the field is as follows:

ColinÓgilligan – Glencar/Manorhamilton
Mark Mitchell – Gortletteragh
Dermot Reynolds – Annaduff
Jason Conroy – Bornacoola
Kieran O Flynn – Glencar/Manorhamilton
Gary Reynolds – Carrigallen
James Campbell – Gortletteragh
Stephen Conaty – Mohill
James McGrail – St Marys
David O Connor – Bornacoola
Conor Sheridan – Melvin Gaels
Ray Mulvey – St Marys
Ronan Kennedy – Mohill
Emlyn Mulligan – Melvin Gaels
Stephen O Hara – Glencar/Manorhamilton

 

Best of Luck to all concerned.

 

 

21-Mar-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

The Road to Croker with Des Cahill

Des Cahill is hitting the road again.

The championship season isn’t far away now and just like every county team, The Road to Croker team are working on our fitness and ball skills for what will hopefully be another epic journey.

After visiting clubhouses all over the country last year, Des and his team are looking for venues for a programme each week this summer.

If you want to put your club on the map this is your perfect chance, with a large audience nationwide tuning in every week. If your club is featured it will also be the meeting point for some of the stars of the games, as Des chats with the people at the front line of the championship action.

If your club would be interested in hosting The Road to Croker, please send us an email telling us about you to:

Fintan Walsh

fintan@loosehorse.ie

Briefly outline why your club would be a great host in every sense.

Please include measurements (including height) of your bar/function room where our studio could be temporarily situated, and also a few pictures of the area from different angles if possible.

Don’t forget to include your own contact details.

We looking forward to hearing from you and who knows, maybe the eyes of the country will be on your club this summer!

 

 

21-Mar-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Unveiling of Get On The Team Plaques

Leitrim GAA will be publically unveiling the Get on the Team plaques on Friday May 3rd at the Connacht Junior Championship Semifinal between Leitrim v Sligo. The plaques will be sited on a prominent location on the new stand and as there are currently 18 teams the 18 plaques will now be prepared for manufacture.

We will release the first four teams next week and this release will consist of €1,000 donors and we will repeat the release of 4 teams per week covering the various donation categories for the next 5 weeks leading into the public unveiling.

The final weeks release will contain the top 2 donation categories i.e. the Sliver – €15,000 and Gold – €25,000 teams.

The fund raising to date has raised a superb € 880,000 towards the cost of the development of the stand and Leitrim GAA would like to sincerely thank all donors expecially those who participated in this unique fund raising scheme.

 

Are you on a team ?     If not theres still a chance to do so – contact any County board officer.

 

 

 

 

20-Mar-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Last few seats to New York

LEITRIM v NEW YORK

Sun, 11 May 08, Gaelic Park, New York

Join the Leitrim GAA family in the Big Apple

 

 

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18-Mar-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

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.

Saturday 05/04/08 – Drills for attacking play – venue TBA.

Under 13 skills development.

Due to the poor weather forecast for this weekend we have postponed the under 13 skills development day for one week. All players who took part in last years under 12 skills days should note the new date, Saturday 29/03/08 commencing at 10.30am. We will operate three regional centres and will publish next week the venue each club will operate at.

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.

 

 

18-Mar-08 by Thomas Keenan

Allianz National League Rd 3 – Leitrim v Sligo

Leitrim picked up their first points of the league and hopes of avoiding relegation when they comprehensively defeated Connacht champions Sligo in Carrick-on-Shannon yesterday.

In a lively first half Leitrim, minus four first-choice players through injury, were three points up without reply after 15 minutes but a brace of points from Philip Gallagher and Eamon Cawley kept the visitors in touch. However, further points from Leitrims top scorer on the day Emlyn Mulligan gave them a deserved half-time lead of 0-5 to 0-3.

Leitrim continued to dominate on the resumption and in the 49th minute, Fintan McBriens effort over the head of Phillip Greene in the Sligo goal dashed any hopes of a Sligo comeback. Their woes were compounded 10 minutes from time when Eamonn OHara was red carded.

ScórERS: Leitrim: E Mulligan 0-8 (6f), F McBrien 1-1, D Brennan,D Duignan,D Reynolds 0-1 each. Sligo: E Cawley 0-3, K Byrne,B Kivlehan,P Gallagher (1f) 0-1 each.

LEITRIM — E Lyons; D Reynolds,J McKeon,M McGuinness; G Reynolds,B Prior,S Foley; G McCloskey(Capt),R Gallagher; P McGuinness, D Maxwell,D Duignan; E Mulligan,D Brennan,C Duignan. Subs: D OConnor for C Duignan, F McBrien for Gallagher, P Howard for McGuinness.

SLIGO — P Greene; C Harrison, N McGuire, R Donavan; J Davey, P Naughton, B Kivlehan; K Quinn, K Byrne; P Gallagher, E OHara, B Curran; E Cawley, M Brehony, D Kelly. Subs: K Sweeney for Gallagher, K Langan for Brehony, P Wilson for Quinn, P McGovern for Cawley.

REF — B Crowe (Cavan).

 

 

17-Mar-08 by Irish Independant.ie

Minor game switched to Kilbride

The Connacht minor league game between Leitrim and Roscommon has been moved from Bornacoola to KILBRIDE at 4:30pm today (Saturday)

 

 

15-Mar-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO