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

Leitrim Scór Sinsear Results

There were two successful nights at the Leitrim Scór Sinsear semi-finals in Bornacoola on Friday night and on Saturday in Drumreilly. Fifteen clubs took part over the two nights.

 

The qualifiers for the Co Finals are as follows

 

Rince Foirne : Seán O’Heslins and Glencar/Manorhamilton

 

Amhranaíocht Aonair: Sinéad Egan Aughnasheelin, Elaine Duignan, Seán

 O’Heslins,  John Butler, St Mary’s, Ann Whitney, Leitrim

 

 

Ceol Uirlise: Leitrim Gaels, Dromahair

 

Aithriseoireacht: Brian Dolan, Aughawillan, Louise Staunton, Bornacoola.

 Muire Sweeney, Seán O’Heslins, Laura Crossan, St Mary’s

 

Bailéad Ghrúpa: St Mary’s, Aughnasheelin, Leitrim Gaels, Glencar/Manorhamilton

 

Tráth na gCeist: Bornacoola, Fenagh, Seán O’Heslins, Allen Gaels

 

Nuachleas: Aughavas, Seán O’Heslins, Fenagh St Caillins

 

Rince Seit:  Fenagh St Caillins, Glencar/Manorhamilton, Seán O’Heslins,

 Aughawillan

 

The County Finals will be held in Manorhamilton on Saturday next starting at 8.00pm

 

 

02-Mar-08 by Sean O Suilleabhain

Location of Louth grounds for Sundays game

 

The Allianz League game this Sunday is in St. Brigids Park, Dowdallshill, Dundalk. The park is the home of Dowdallshill GAA Club and is located to the north of Dundalk town.

Club website: http://www.dowdallshillgfc.com/

 

Ive provided a Google Earth image of pitch location here

 

For supporters wishing to attend the Leitrim v Louth game please note the following directions:

Recommend route via Motorway- M1

When approaching Dundalk via the motorway (M1) take the Dundalk North / Carlingford / Ballynascallon turnoff.

– At the roundabout take the 4th Exit

– cross the Motorway flyover

– At the next roundabout take the 3rd exit (Straight ahead) (N52 -Newry Road )

– At the next roundabout take the right hand (2nd) exit (N52)

– At the T junction take a left.

– St. Brigids Park is located on the Right hand side.

 

Through Dundalk – N52

Proceed through Dundalk town and take N52 (Newry Road) northbound. Cross river and pass Dowshill Cemetry on RHS.

Pitch on the Left hand side passed the cemetry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

29-Feb-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

2008 GAA Presidents Awards – John Harte – Sean OHeslins

 

Congratulations from Leitrim GAA to John Harte, Sean OHeslins on the announcement that he is to receive GAA Presidents Award for 2008. Below is an excerpt of the press release from Croke Park and Johns citation bears out that he is a very worthy recipient:

 

The winners of the 2008 GAA Presidents Awards were announced today. The Awards were first presented in 2004 to acknowledge the achievements and commitment of individuals throughout the Association by providing formal recognition of their work for and dedication to the GAA. Among the winners are former players, coaches and officials from across the country who have contributed extensively to the GAA as well as to Handball, Ladies Football, Rounders and Camóige.

 

President of the GAA, Mr Nickey Brennan, extended his congratulations to the winners of the awards and paid tribute to their outstanding contributions to the Association in various capacities. He said: "This years winners have demonstrated in their own individual capacities the true spirit of volunteerism through their involvement with their Clubs and at County or Provincial level. The Association has always been fortunate to possess outstanding individuals who have served the Association with distinction and these awards are an opportunity to recognise the dedication and commitment of our members in a formal manner".

 

The Award winners will be honoured at a Banquet in Croke Park after the AIB All Ireland Club Finals on Monday March 17th at 5.30pm.

 

 

John Harte (Leitrim)

From the Sean OHeslins G.A.A. Club in Co. Leitrim, John is the epitome of a true, committed, loyal, energetic and dedicated club member. For the past 40 years he has been involved in every aspect of the club from participating in Scór to fundraising, to the promotion of hurling and is a past Chairman of the Ballinamore club – a position that is currently held by his son Conor.

 

 

 

29-Feb-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Scór Sinsear

All is in readiness for the two Scór Sinsear semi finals this coming weekend. There is a very good level of entries with 16 of the 24 clubs entered in some events at least.

On Friday night the venue is Bornacoola Community Centre with a 8.00pm start. On Saturday the venue is Drumreilly Community Centre with a 8.00 start also.

The line up of clubs is as follows:

Friday in Bornacoola: Kiltubrid, Fenagh, Bornacoola, Leitrim Gaels, Glenfarne, Ballinamore, Dromahair, Allen Gaels, Aughavas.

On Saturday night in Drumreilly: St Mary’s, Aughawillan, Glencar/Manorhamilton, Sean O’Heslins, Carrigallen, Aughnasheelin, Drumreilly, St Osnatts. Some individual items from clubs have asked to switch nights and these will be accommodated.

 

 

29-Feb-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Coaching News

Seminar – Developing a winning mentality.

We would ask all club officers, coaches and players of all ages to come along this evening, Wednesday 27/02 to the Bush hotel at 7.30 pm. In conjunction with Sport tracker, we will have three All Ireland winning Managers visiting Leitrim. Mickey Harte, current Tyrone senior football team Manager, Brian Cody current Manager of the Kilkenny senior hurling team and Pete McGrath, Manager of the All Ireland winning Down team and former Ireland Manager.
All three will be in Leitrim to launch the new Sport tracker player diary and team analysis books. Both the diary and the analysis books have been endorsed by the GAA at national level and are aimed at club players as well as Inter County players. Following the launch of the Sport Tracker system, Mickey Harte will speak on the topic "Developing a winning mentality" which should be of interest to all clubs and coaches in the County. At the conclusion of the presentation by Mickey there will be a question and answer session and also a chance to discuss the Sport Tracker player diary and analysis books. Everyone involved with GAA in the County should not miss this opportunity to meet and chat with three of the great Managers of our time.

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.

Under 15 School of excellence 2008.
The following players are requested to attend at Ck – on – Shannon sports complex at 10.45 am on Saturday 01/03/2008.
Aaron Beirne, Brian Beirne, John Conefrey, Liam Cox, Alan Crossan, John Fanning, Conor Farrell, Michael Ferguson, Brian Flanagan, James Flynn, Ronan Flynn, Mark Fox, SeanÓgallagher, DeanÓgill, Andrew Gilligan, Barry Gilmartin, James Hazlett, Ryan Higgins, Dillon Keane, Roy Keenan, Rory Kelly, Donal Logan, Patrick Loughlin, Anthony Mulligan, Thomas Mulvey, Anthony Murray, Keith McGloin, Killian Mc Griskin, Eoin Mc Hugh, Patrick Mc Hugh, Conor Mc Kiernan, Sean Mc Kiernan, Alan Mc Loughlin, Cian mc Manus, Michael Mc Manus, Nevin ODonnell, Joseph ORourke, Gerald Percival, Noel Plunkett, Chris Prior, Fionnbarr Quinn, Niall Quinn, Shane Quinn, David Regan, Ronan Reynolds, Barry Tiernan, Niall Woods.

Bus Routes and times as follows.
Kinlough 9.00, Manorhamilton 9.30, Drumkeerin 9.50, Drumshanbo 10.10, Leitrim 10.20, Ck-on-Shannon 10.30.
Ballinamore 9.20, Drumreilly 9.30, Carrigallen 9.40, Ayghavas 9.50, Cloone 10.00, Mohill 10.10, Masonite 10.20, Ck-on-Shannon 10.30.

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.

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

28-Feb-08 by Thomas Keenan

Date of unveilling of the Get on the Team Plaques announced

 

Date of unveilling of the Get on the Team Plaques announced
Leitrim GAA wish to announce that the public unveiling of the Get on the Team Plaques will be performed at the Allianz National League game against Down on Sunday April 6th. Each team will have its 15 players named on a unique plaque which will be displayed in a prominent position at Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada.
The campaign to fund raise has proved to be a fantastic success with almost €900,000 raised to date.
With time running out before the unveiling this is the last chance for supporters of Leitrim GAA to Get on the team and be remembered forever for assisting in the building of the new stand.
 
 
 
Update – 20 March: 
DATE CHANGED TO Friday May 3rd – Connacht Junior Championship Semi Final – Leitrim v Sligo 

 

 

 

26-Feb-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO