Venue Update:
Connacht Hurling League (Leitrim v Roscommon) venue changed to Woodmount near Ballinasloe, same throw-in time of 2pm.
18-Jan-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Once again the faithful followers of the green and gold have 3 intercounty games to choose from with the Senior Footballer, Hurlers and U21s in action over the next two days with two of the fixtures against neighbours Roscommon. As was the case last weekend the footballers and hurler supporters must part their ways as both the Hurling and U21 games are set for a 2pm throw-in tomorrow.
The Leitrim U21 team play round 2 of the Hastings Cup with a home game to Roscommon. The first round resulted in a loss as a stronger Longford team took the upper hand in the final quarter. The game is scheduled to be played in Leitrim Gaels grounds and the throw in time is 2pm.
At the same time in Woodmount (near Ballinasloe, – Updated Sat AM) the Leitrim Hurlers are also in action against Roscommon in the Connacht Hurling League. This is the the Shield semifinal and the winners will progress to play the winner of Sligo IT v NUIG. All finals, Cup and Shield, are scheduled for Saturday week 26th Jan.
The County Footballers play Sligo in the final round of the FBD League. Last weeks controversial and frustrating game must be put behind as we face a Sligo team that we will also meet in the Allianz National League in round 4 on March 16th. This is a a very important game as we refocus and prepare bodies and minds for the new Division 3 league. Incidentally there is an outside chance of this game being important in determining the table toppers in our section of the FBD league but the odds are with Galway beating GMIT and progressing to the home final.
Leitrim v Sligo is on Sunday in Páirc Seán at 2pm.
A full weekends entertainment in store for our loyal supporters which our players would love to see in numbers at our games.
18-Jan-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Leitrim GAA will not be pursuing the issue any further that the FBD League game v Galway should be replayed. This situation had arisen for consideration as a result of the unfortunate sending off in error of one our players early in the second half. Following consideration of the facts in the case, the rule book and the manner in which similar situations were dealt with previously and having sought an interpretation of rule from higher GAA authorities, Leitrim GAA will not be taking this issue any further.
17-Jan-08 by Leitrim GAA
Connacht Council have confirmed to Leitrim GAA that last Sundays referee in Leitrims Connacht FBD game against Galway has admitted making a mistake in the sending off of Michael Duignan in his referees report. In addition the referee Declan Corcoran, has also apologised to Michael Duignan, the Leitrim players and management for the error which resulted in Leitrim being reduced to 14 players from the 12th minute of the second half.
The error occurred when Michael received a yellow card followed by a red card as the referee mistook him for another Leitrim player who was booked earlier. Michael had not in fact received an earlier yellow card.
Leitrim County Board made their concerns known to Connacht Council about the error through appropriate channels immediately after the game and this latest news is welcomed as the red card is now rescinded and Michaels record is cleared. Should the red card (double yellow) have been recorded then Michael would have faced the risk of an automatic 2 week suspension in the event of receiving another red (2 yellows) in a game in the proceeding 48 weeks.
16-Jan-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
All clubs are reminded of the above Development Programme which takes place on Monday 28th January in Pairc Sean. It is very important that all club main officers avail of this opportunity to assist and enlighten them in their individual roles.
A national roll-out of this development is taking place in each county and on 28th January all Leitrim Clubs are being accomodated. Facilitators from other regions will attend on the night to conduct the programme.
Roles and responsibilities of individual club officers are outlined on this website under the Club Development menu link.
15-Jan-08 by PJ Meehan
Development plan Launch and seminar.
Our 2008 programme of coaching events will commence on Wednesday night next 16/01 at 7.30pm in the Bush hotel with the launch of our coaching and games development plan 2008 to 2011.This document outlines the aims and objectives of Leitrim GAA coaching and games development committee for the next three years. It also contains some recommendations for changes to our current competition which will no doubt generate much discussion and debate. Following the launch of our development plan a power point presentation will outline the various projects currently been implemented by the coaching and games development committee.
To complete the evening John Tobin, games Manager for Connacht GAA will present a seminar entitled “Embracing the coaching ethos within a club structure”. This presentation will highlight the latest coaching programmes e.g. Fun Do, Go games, Transition year etc. and look at how they can be implemented into existing club structures and the benefits clubs can attain from same.
Up coming events.
Fundamentals for hurling.
On Tuesday the 22/01 at 7pm, Paudi Butler and Damien Coleman will present a workshop on Fundamentals for hurling. Any one with an interest in hurling/camogie coaching is invited to attend this workshop. Venue to be confirmed.
Foundation level referees course.
Clubs are asked to note that the foundation level course for all new referees will commence on Friday evening 25/01. Full details next week.
Coaching the tackle.
A practical workshop “coaching the tackle” will be presented by Des Newton on Saturday 26/01. Coaches working at all levels should note this workshop as one not to be missed. Full details next 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.
Coaching Calendar 2008
Our coaching calendar for 2008 is now available from our office in Pairc Sean and will also be distributed at all coaching related events, and at the next Coiste na nÓg and senior board meetings. This publication outline’s all our coaching projects, workshops and seminars planned for 2008 and all clubs should ensure that there coaches attend as many of these as possible.
Following a number of inquires in relation to the dates for our 2008 Vhi GAA summer camp’s, the following is the list of dates and venues. Please note new camp in Leitrim Gaels GAA grounds from Monday 21/07/08 to Friday 25/07/08.
Monday 30/06/2008 – Manorhamilton, Ck-on-Shannon, Aughawillan.
Monday 07/07/2008 – Kinlough, Drumshanbo, Mohill.
Monday 14/07/2008 – Aughavas, Gortletteragh, Dromahair.
Monday 21/07/2008 – Fenagh, Drumkeerin, Leitrim.
14-Jan-08 by Thomas Keenan
Connacht FBD League
Leitrim 1-09 Galway 0-13
Leitrims second outing of the year was a frustrating affair. While it was not a particluarly physical encounter it was a game that saw 11 yellow and 3 red cards issued. Galway dominated the first half and Leitrim gave a very spirited effort in the second.
The first half saw a very strong Galway midfield dominate as they played at a lively pace into the scoreboard end of the field. Leitrim opened the Scóring with a James Glancy point which was followed by a Michael Meehan point and then a point by David Ward. Leitrims Emlyn Mulligan replied with a point but Galway hit their purple patch as they registered 5 points unanswered. Emlyn Mulligan scored another point followed by Declan Maxwell late in the half. Ward and Meehan both scored one point each and the final score of the half came from Leitrims Emlyn Mulligan from a free. Despite their dominance in the middle sector Galways tally was only 4 points ahead of Leitrim. Half time score Leitrim 0-5 Galway 0-9
The second half was a red affair as 3 players were sent marching in various different incidents. The first, early in the half was a controversal decision as Leitrims Michael Duignan received a yellow and then was shown a red. It appears that no previous yellow card had been issued to Duignan. Towards the end of the game the Galway team ended with 13 players as as their captain Kieran Fitzgerald and and half back Darren Mullahy were shown the line in seperate incidents late in the second half.
Despite the early sending off of Duignan this was Leitrims better half. Points were traded early as it was Meehan, Mulligan twice and Meehan again all from frees. James Glancy scored from play and Emlyn Mulligan registered his 6th point from frees. Galway took the next two points, one each from Meehan and Fiacra Breathnach. This brought Galways score difference back to 4 points. A fumble in the Galway small rectangle and a subsequent foul on Declan Maxwell resulted in a penalty which Mulligan cooly slotted home. A one point game that Leitrim have seen all too often. A gallant final push from Leitrim was not enough to breach the Galway defense for a final score and the game ended in a Galway win by the smallest of margins. – Leitrim 1-09 Galway 0-13
LEITRIM: nÓgill; D Reynolds, J McKeon, A OFlynn; B Prior, B McWeeney, S Foley; G McCloskey (Capt.), M Duignan; C Regan, E Mulligan (1-6f), M Foley; J Glancy (0-2), D Brennan, D Maxwell (0-1).
Subs: C Duignan for D Brennan. D Duignan for B Prior.
GALWAY: A Flaherty; K Fitzgerald (Capt.) F Hanley, D Burke, N Coyne, D Blake, D Mullahy, J Bergn, M Lydon (0-1), N Coleman, F Breathnach (0-3), D Meehan, D Dunleavy, M Meehan (0-6f), D Ward (0-3).
Subs: B Cullinane for D Meehan.
REF: D Corcoran (Mayo).
14-Jan-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Scór Sinsear
Clubs are now preparing for Scór Sinsear and Coiste Scór Liatroma is asking all clubs to put the maximum effort into having their clubs taking part in Scór. The two semi-final nights are on Friday 29 February in Bornacoola and Saturday 1 March in Drumreilly.
12-Jan-08 by Sean O Suilleabhain
This weekend its all action for the Green and Gold followers as Leitrim County teams participate in 3 competitions in football and hurling.
Starting tomorrow at 2pm the Leitrim U21 team open their Hastings Cup season with a home game to Longford. This competition was in doubt for some time but with representations from all participating counties made to Croke Park the National CCC gave it the go ahead. The game is scheduled to be played in Leitrim Gaels grounds and the throw in time is 2pm.
At the same time in Annaduff the Leitrim Hurlers are in action against Sligo in the Connacht Hurling League. This is the preliminary round with the winners progressing to the Cup semifinal between NUIG or Mayo. Both of tomorrows losers will play in the Shield semifinal. All semifinals are scheduled for Saturday week 19th Jan.
The County Footballers play Galway in Round 2 of the FBD League. The opening game last weekend saw a slightly rusty team perform well against GMIT and with a determined effort came out winners. This weekends game will be interesting as the new Galway Manager Liam Sammon is using the opportunity to experiment with quite a few new comers to the Galway senior county scene. The game is on Sunday in Páirc seán at 2pm.
A full weekends entertainment in store for our loyal supporters which our players would love to see in numbers at our games.
11-Jan-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
FBD League Round 3 – Leitrim v Sligo
County FootballFBD League – Round 3
Leitrim 0-12 Sligo 0-7
It was the last round robinÓgame of the FBD league for 2008 and Leitrim put in a good work man like performance in the second half to take the spoils against a lack lustre Sligo squad. Three players from last weeks game were not available today due to injury. Barry Prior was replaced by Drumkeerin’s Stephen Feeney and Leitrim had a completely new half forward line as Darren Duignan, Ciaran Duignan and Philip McGuinness replaced Colin Regan and Michael Foley while Emlyn Mulligan moved into the full forward line with James Glancy and Donal Brennan. It remained dry throughout the game but the going was heavy as Sligo played into the scoreboard end in the first half.
The first half was very low Scóring with a total of seven points registered and it was Leitrim who headed for the dressing rooms with a 1 point advantage. The half started with 3 wides for Leitrim from James Glancy, Donal Brennan and Emlyn Mulligan. Followed by a wide from Sligo from Mark Breheny. Daniel Daveys attempt was successful as he opened the Sligo account with a point from play. Another Sligo point followed from Eamon Cawley and Sligo were in control of the middle of the field as they applied a lot of pressure on the half backs and midfield. Another wide for Sligo and it was in the 14th minute Leitrim got a break and Darren Duignan who appeared on the right wing to kick over a point from distance. Darren’s next attempt was a wide but Ciaran Duignan made his mark with a point from play. Leitrim were back winning possession in defence as they held tight with notable performances from John McKeon, Stephen Feeney and Dermot Reynolds but once the ball went passed midfield a lot of attacks went astray due to poor passing. Leitrim were lucky on two occasions when Sligo hit the upright and the ball fell nicely to a green and gold jersey each time.
Gerry McGowan brought Sligo’s score to 3 points while both teams traded wides at the either end. James Glancy put Leitrim in front and this was followed up by Emlyn Mulligan. Half Time Leitrim 0-4 Sligo 0-3
Leitrim took over in the second half despite a bright start from Sligo with 3 attempts resulting in a point and two wides. Donal Brennan was replaced by David O’Connor and Michael Foley who was also brought on at half time for McGuinness pointed for Leitrim. This was followed quickly by a point from play from Ciaran Duignan flowing a nice move through centre field. Brehany and Cawley came back with two points from play and then Leitrim responded with six unanswered points. Four from Mulligan and two inspirational points from Shane Foley and Michael Duignan both long range and from sweeping moves from defense.
The final score came from Sligo’s Eamon Cawley but the game was in the bag for Leitrim at this stage. The introduction of all 5 substitutes in the second half definitely added a breath of fresh air and life to a hard working team with satisfactory performances in many areas of the field.
While both teams are in need of more training this game at least will give Sligo something to think about on their return in the National League on March 16th.
Full Time Leitrim 0-12 Sligo 0-7
Leitrim:
nÓgill, D Reynolds, J McKeon, A O’Flynn, S Feeney, B McWeeney, S Foley (0-1), G. McCloskey, M Duignan (0-1), D Duignan (0-1), C Duignan (0-2), P McGuinness, J Glancy (0-1), E Mulligan (0-5), D Brennan.
Subs: M Foley (0-1) for P McGuinness (HT), D O’Connor for D Brennan for (HT), C Kennedy for A O’Flynn (57min), P Howard for J Glancy, N Murray for G McCloskey (60m).
Sligo:
P Greene, B Kivlehen, N McGuire, P Naughton, P McGovern, M McNamara, J Davey, K Byrne, P Wilson, D Davey (0-1), M Breheny (0-2), P Lyons, E Cawley (0-3), D McTernan, G McGowan (0-1)
Subs: B Curran for E Cawley, P Gallagher for D Davey (55 min) K Quinn for J Davey (58 min)
Ref: Ollie Kelly (Roscommon)
20-Jan-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Connacht Scór na nÓg Finals
ScórLeitrim were the big winners at the Connacht Scór na nÓg Finals in Claremorris yesterday. Leitrim clubs took four of the eight events on a night where the high standard of Scór in Leitrim shone through. It was a Connacht Final with a wonderfully high standard of performance on stage and a packed Town Hall in Claremorris.
Leitrim were declared the winners in Solo Singing, Recitation, Ballad Group and Set Dance. Roscommon also had a successful night with the Kilglass Gaels club winning both the Figure Dance and the Question Time. Galway won the Instrumental Music and Sligo won the Novelty Act.
The full list of winners was as follows:
Rince Foirne : Kilglass Gaels, Roscommon
Amhranaíocht Aonair: Rachel McLoughlin, Mohill, Leitrim
Ceol Uirlise: Ardrahan, Galway
Aithriseoireacht: Fintan Fitzpatrick, Aughnasheelin, Leitrim
Bailéad Ghrúpa: Sean OHeslins, Leitrim
Trath na gCeist: Kilglass Gaels, Roscommon
Nuachleas: St Farnans, Sligo
Rince Seit: Fenagh, St Caillins, Leitrim
The All Ireland Scór na nÓg Finals are in Athlone on Saturday 16 February
20-Jan-08 by Sean O Suilleabhain
Stewards Training Course
MeetingsSee below details of upcoming Stewards Training Course which will be held in Belmont Hotel, Knock on Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd February 2007.
Each County is expected to send 10 Stewards from the Provincial Panel. The cost of those will be borne by Connacht Council.
Counties are also requested to send their Event Controller, Safety Officer and Chief Steward, At their own expense.
Cost : €200pp
SPORTS STADIUM STEWARD COURSE
1st and 2nd February 2008
VENUE: BELMONT HOTEL, KNOCK CO MAYO.
Day 1 – Friday 1st February 2008
16.00 – 16.55
Registration – Tea and Coffee – Introduction
17.00 – 18.15
An Garda Síochána Presentation
18.15 – 18.30
Equality Presentation
18.30 – 19.30
Ambulance Service Presentation
19.30 – 19.45
Tea Break
19.45 – 20.45
Module 1 Presentation (Video)
20.45 – 21.45
Finish
Fire Safety Presentation (Bradford Video)
Day 2 – Saturday 2nd February 2008
09.00 – 09.30
Registration – Tea and Coffee
09.30 – 10.30
Module 2
10.30 – 10.50
Tea Break
10.50 – 12.00
Module 3 Presentation
12.00 – 12.30
Fire Extinguisher demonstration
12.30 – 13.45
Lunch (Voucher)
14.00 – 14.15
Regroup for EXAM
14.15 – 15.15
Finish
EXAM
NB: EXAM WILL TAKE PLACE AT BALLYHAUNIS COMMUNITY SCHOOL
19-Jan-08 by Connacht Council