The Annual Awards night is tomorrow night – January 12th. On the night the Leitrim Ladies will receive their TG4 All Ireland Intermediate medals. Tickets are €40 and are available from Ladies Secretary Kieran Moran and County Board Rúnaí – Declan Bohan.
In addition the following Leitrim awards will be presented:
County Board Award Winners 2007
Jim Lynch Hall of Fame Award
Pat Conefry, Drumreilly.
Club Grounds of the Year
Kiltubrid
Referee of the year
Michael Leyden, Dromahaire.
Club Player of the year
Gene Bohan, St. Marys
County Player of the year
Gary McCloskey, Bornacoola
Coiste na nÓg Award Winners 2007
Young Player of the year
Shane Flanagan, Drumreilly
Minor Player of the year
Conor Mc Auley, Bornacoola
Referee of the year
Pat Flanagan, Aughawillan.
Hurling & Handball Award Winners 2007
(The names of the clubs referred to are as the Committees wish them to be published.)
County Hurler of the Year
Niall Glancy, St. Marys
Club Hurler of the Year
Micheal Dolan, Manorhamilton
Youth Hurler of Year
Morgan Quinn, Ballinamore
Senior Handballer of Year
Tony Cullen, Drumshanbo
Junior Handballer Of Year
Dara Flynn, Drumkeerin
Juvenile Handballer of Year
AidenÓgilmartin, Drumshanbo
Ladies Handballer of Year
Shauna Clancy, Drumkeerin
Ladies Award Winners 2007
The Ladies County Board have announced following winners of the Ladies Awards for 2007:
Ladies County Player of Year
Michelle Reynolds, Gortletteragh
Ladies Senior Club Player of Year
Claire Kelly, Kiltubrid
Ladies Intermediate Club Player of Year
Sarah McManus, Annaduff
Ladies Junior Club Player of Year
Michelle Reynolds, Gortletteragh
Congratulations to all of the above winners.
03-Jan-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
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Our County teams in action
County FootballThis 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
Hurling AGM – Update
County HurlingThe three top posts remain unchanged for 2008 following last nights Hurling AGM in the Bush Hotel.
Chairman: Paddy Phelan
Secretary: Mickey Dorrigan
Treasurer: Martin Cuniffe
11-Jan-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Club Forum Event in Croke Park
Club DevelopmentA club forum will be held in Croke Park on Saturday February 9th. The forum will take a much different format to similar events held in the past. It will consist of a series of workshops, covering all areas of GAA activity. The feedback from these workshops will be used to help direct and develop Association policy.
Each county will be asked to send 10 club representatives, one for each workshop and will be requested to ensure that the representatives will not be County Board officials, but rather club officers in the county. The event is therefore more of a ‘club views’ research day.
The Organisation, Planning and Development Committee will be in contact with you in due course with further information.
If you have any queries in the meantime, please contact Kieran Leddy in Croke Park on 087-6423011.
10-Jan-08 by Croke Park
Leitrim GAA Supporters Launch
GeneralJanuary 2008
Leitrim GAA Supporters Launch Thursday night 24th January 2008
22nd year of the Club
Dear Supporter,
The Leitrim GAA Supporters (Dublin Branch) invites you to attend the Supporters Club Annual Launch on Thursday 24th January 2008 at 8.00 for 8.30pm in the Herbert Park Hotel, Ballsbridge, and Dublin. (Entrance of Anglesea Rd, Complimentary parking).
This annual event is very popular with Leitrim people in Dublin and I hope you and your friends can attend. The Supporters club will be launched by Leitrim Native Sean McGoldrick.
Sean McGoldrick has been GAA correspondent of the Sunday World for the last ten years. He also covers athletics and motor racing. He is co-author of Shooting from the Hip, the autobiography of Kerry footballer, Pat Spillane and I Remember it Well, the autobiography of Jimmy Magee.
A member of the Leitrim Team management will address the meeting on plans for 08.
A presentation will be made on the night to Sinead Brennan, Captain, representing the Leitrim Ladies footballers in recognition of the team winning the All Ireland Intermediate title last year.
Tea/ Coffee will be served from 8.00 p.m. with the compliments of the Herbert Park Hotel.
I very much look forward to seeing you on the night.
____________________
Eamonn Duignan
Chairman, Dublin Branch
09-Jan-08 by Eamonn Duignan
County watch
County FootballThe month of February will be very interesting as we embark on the new structure of the National League.
Leitrim will compete in Division 3 and our competitors are: Limerick, Fermanagh, Louth, Down, Wexford, Sligo & Longford.
Its early days yet but we are listing the teams performances in the order that Leitrim will meet them in the League. We map their progress in their respective provincial competitions as they shape themselves for the new national league.
Fermanagh: – McKenna Cup
January 6th: Fermanagh beat St. Marys 1-18 to 1-11 in Lisnakea
January 9th: Fermanagh beat Armagh 1-11 to 0-10 at Kingspan Breffni Park
January 13th: Fermanagh lost to Derry 0-08 to 0-13 at Celtic Park
January 24th: Fermanagh lost to Derry 1-10 to 2-12 in Dr McKenna Cup semi-final
Longford: – OByrne Cup
January 6th: Longford beat Kildare 0-9 to 0-7 in Newbridge.
January 13th: Longford beat Meath 0-14 to 1-06
February 9th: Longford progress to OByrne Cup final to play Dublin in Parnell Park at 5pm
Louth: – OByrne Cup
January 10th: Louth lost to D.C.U. 0-11 to 1-14 in Darver
January 13th: Louth beat Athlone IT in the OByrne Cup Shield 1-12 to 1-10
January 20th: Louth lost to Kildare in the OByrne Cup Shield Semi final 0-7 to 1-09
Sligo: – FBD League
January 6th: Sligo lost to Galway 0-09 to 1-13 in Tuam
January 13: Sligo beat GMIT 2-13 to 1-12 (2pm).
January 20: Sligo lost to Leitrim 0-12 to 0-7.
Wexford: – OByrne Cup
January 6th: Wexford beat Laois by 1-14 to 0-14 in EnniScórthy.
January 15: Wexford lost to Carlow 1-13 Wexford 0-11
Down: – McKenna Cup
January 9th: Down lost to Tyrone in Omagh under lights.
January 13: Down beat UUJ – Down 1-15 UUJ 0-14
January 16: Down beat Donegal at Pairc Esler, Newry, on Wednesday
January 22: Down beat Cavan in McKenna Cup Semi Final 1-16 to 2-12
January 26: Down beat Derry in McKenna Cup Final 1-12 to 1-06
Limerick – McGrath Cup
January 13th: Limerick beat Tralee IT 2-11 to 1-07
January 19th: Limerick beat Limerick IT 0-14 to 0-6 in the McGrath Cup Semifinal
January 27th: Limerick lost to Clare in McGrath Cup Final in Cooraclare – 0-08 to 1-06
09-Jan-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Ladies Awards
LadiesThe Ladies County Board have announced following winners of the Ladies Awards for 2007:
Ladies County Player of Year
Michelle Reynolds, Gortletteragh
Ladies Senior Club Player of Year
Claire Kelly, Kiltubrid
Ladies Intermediate Club Player of Year
Sarah McManus, Annaduff
Ladies Junior Club Player of Year
Michelle Reynolds, Gortletteragh
Congratulations to all of the above winners. The awards will be presented at the Awards ceremony on Saturday night in the Bush Hotel.
08-Jan-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Leitrim Scór na nÓg
ScórLeitrim Scór na nÓg
The Leitrim Scór na nÓg finals were held in Manorhamilton this evening. It was a wonderful occasion with 160 participants taking part in the eight different events.
This year, for the first time, all competitors were presented with a certificate to acknowledge their participation in a County Scór na nÓg Final. The winners were presented with their medals by two of the girls from the Leitrim All Ireland winning Ladies team, Amanda Sweeney and Anna Conlon. Interestingly both Anna and Amanda have not only taken part in Scór but both of them have reached All Ireland Scór Finals. Amanda Sweeney won an All Ireland in Figure Dance with Glencar/Manorhamilton in 1999 and Anna was part of the Dromahair Music Group which reached the All Ireland Final in 2007.
The winners in the different events this evening were as follows:
Rince Foirne: Glencar/Manorhamilton
Amhranaíocht Aonair: Rachel McLoughlin, Mohill
Ceol Uirlise: Aughnasheelin
Aithriseoireacht: Fintan Fitzpatrick, Aughnasheelin
Bailéad Ghrúpa: Seán OHeslins
Trath na gCeist: Bornacoola
Nuachleas: Bornacoola
Rince Seit: Fenagh St Caillins
Club of the Year: Bornacoola
The Connacht Finals are in Claremorris on Saturday 19 January starting at 2.00pm
06-Jan-08 by Sean O Suilleabhain
FBD- Leitrim v GMIT
County FootballConnacht FBD League
Leitrim 2-07 GMIT 0-08
Leitrim Senior football team opened the 2008 season with a deserved victory over GMIT in the first of three FBD League games in Páirc Seán today. While it was cold for the spectators on this overcast day the conditions were favourable for football for the time of year despite recent weather.
A minutes silence was observed in recognition of recent berevements of members of the Leitrim GAA community.
Leitrim were first on the scoreboard with a long range point from Shane Foley and this was followed by a point from Michael Foley. GMITs corner forward Michael Martin brought his shooting boots with him as he slotted over 2 left footed frees on the 6th and 8th minute. He followed this with another point from play in the 10th minute and Leitrims defence were under pressure as the GMIT squad hit a purple patch. This was short lived however as Emly Mulligan shone in the centre half forward area and he scored 2 points from frees. Some 2 minutes later in the 17th minute a fast moving attack saw the GMIT keeper make a feet first challenge on a loose ball which resulted in a penalty. Emlyn Mulligan slotted the ball low and hard to the left hand side of the net. It was some 5 minutes later before GMIT got a fisted point from number 7 Tom Cuniffe. Emlyn Mulligan finished off the half with another point from play to bring the half time scoreline to Leitrim 1-05 GMIT 0-04
The second half with Leitrim playing into the scoreboard end got off to the perfect start from the throw-in with a Michael Duignan long range ball into James Glancy (Glencar/Manor) who in turn shook the back of the GMIT net. This left Leitrim with 7 point advantage and they looked very much in control. GMIT didnt lie down as their forwards worked hard to reduce the deficit. Number 11 Aidan Campbell and 15 StephenÓgriffin scored 2 points between them while number 13 Michael Martin registered another point. Shortly after GMITs substitute Stephen KavanÓgh who walked onto the field and proceeded to score a point from a 45. Wides were traded throughout the half as Leitrims tally reached 5 while GMIT were only marginally better with 4 wides. Leitrim relied on Mulligan to add another point and this was followed by the final score which came off the boot of Declan Maxwell who scored a point for Leitrim in the 29th minute.
Final score: Leitrim 2-07 GMIT 0-08
While neither team will feel that they are ready to set the world alight Leitrim at least can be happy with their strong defence and good spread of the ball through the forward area.
Leitrim:
nÓgill, D Reynolds, J McKeon, J Glancy (St. M), P Gilmartin, B McWeeney, S Foley (0-1), G McCloskey (Capt.), M Duignan, M Foley (0-1), E Mulligan (1-4), B Prior, D OConnor, J Glancy (1-0), D Maxwell(0-1).
Subs used:
Subs: C Kennedy for J Glancy, C Regan for B Prior, P McGuinness for D OConnor, A OFlynn for P Gilmartin and S Feeney for J Glancy.
GMIT:
D Dowd, R McTiernan, S Walsh, N Darby, D Vaughan, J Hayes, T Cuniffe (0-1), C Glynn, K Conroy, S Ryder, A Campbell (0-1), P McGinley (0-1), M Martin (0-3), E Concannon, S Griffin (0-1).
Subs: T Hughes for J Hayes, M Conroly for E Concannon, B Lee for P McGinlay, S KavanÓgh (0-1) for S Griffin.
Ref: M Duffy (Sligo).
06-Jan-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Leitrim Supporters Club Launch
GeneralLeitrim Supporters Club Launch
Location: Herbert Park Hotel, Dublin
Date: Thursday, 24th January
Its that time of the year again for the launch of the Leitrim Supporters Club. The Supporters Club was originally launched in 1986 and this year celebrates its 22nd Anniversary.
The Dublin launch is the annual get together of Leitrim Supporters in the Herbert Park Hotel in Dublin. All Leitrim supporters are very welcome to attend.
More details closer to the event.
04-Jan-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Annual Awards night
GeneralThe Annual Awards night is tomorrow night – January 12th. On the night the Leitrim Ladies will receive their TG4 All Ireland Intermediate medals. Tickets are €40 and are available from Ladies Secretary Kieran Moran and County Board Rúnaí – Declan Bohan.
In addition the following Leitrim awards will be presented:
County Board Award Winners 2007
Jim Lynch Hall of Fame Award
Pat Conefry, Drumreilly.
Club Grounds of the Year
Kiltubrid
Referee of the year
Michael Leyden, Dromahaire.
Club Player of the year
Gene Bohan, St. Marys
County Player of the year
Gary McCloskey, Bornacoola
Coiste na nÓg Award Winners 2007
Young Player of the year
Shane Flanagan, Drumreilly
Minor Player of the year
Conor Mc Auley, Bornacoola
Referee of the year
Pat Flanagan, Aughawillan.
Hurling & Handball Award Winners 2007
(The names of the clubs referred to are as the Committees wish them to be published.)
County Hurler of the Year
Niall Glancy, St. Marys
Club Hurler of the Year
Micheal Dolan, Manorhamilton
Youth Hurler of Year
Morgan Quinn, Ballinamore
Senior Handballer of Year
Tony Cullen, Drumshanbo
Junior Handballer Of Year
Dara Flynn, Drumkeerin
Juvenile Handballer of Year
AidenÓgilmartin, Drumshanbo
Ladies Handballer of Year
Shauna Clancy, Drumkeerin
Ladies Award Winners 2007
The Ladies County Board have announced following winners of the Ladies Awards for 2007:
Ladies County Player of Year
Michelle Reynolds, Gortletteragh
Ladies Senior Club Player of Year
Claire Kelly, Kiltubrid
Ladies Intermediate Club Player of Year
Sarah McManus, Annaduff
Ladies Junior Club Player of Year
Michelle Reynolds, Gortletteragh
Congratulations to all of the above winners.
03-Jan-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Scór na nÓg Finals
ScórThe County Finals of Scór na nÓg are in Manorhamilton on Sunday next starting at 3.00pm. This is the great annual gathering of the best young talent in the County displaying their ability at Irish music, song dance, acting and at question time. Scór is truly the great show piece of Irish Culture for the youth of Leitrim and great credit is due to all of the clubs that take part every year. This year 17 of the 24 clubs took part and most of them will be appearing in some of the events at the finals.
Scór Sinsear
As soon as the County Scór na nÓg finals are complete, clubs will be directing their attention to Scór Sinsear. The semi finals this year will take place on the 29 February in Dromod and the 1 March in Drumreilly.
02-Jan-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Club Officer Profile – Chairperson
Club DevelopmentChairperson / Cathaoirleach
The Qualities of an Cathaoirleach
An Cathaoirleach is a leader and a Manager. He/She must have:
– Dedication – the G.A.A. and the Club must come high in his/her priorities
– Knowledge – He/She must prepare by knowing what the G.A.A. is all about. He/she must become familiar with ‘An Treoraí Oifigiúil
– Power of Persuasion – He/she is not a dictator. He/she must be able to motivate and handle people.
– Integrity – He/she is the symbol of the Club and has a good standing in the community.
We will not always get the ideal Cathaoirleach. We may even find it difficult sometimes to get one at all!
But we should do our best to get someone.
– who has time to do the job
– who is a genuine interest in the Association and the necessary background knowledge
– who has a good standing in the community
– who has leadership qualities.
General Duties
The duties of an Cathaoirleach may be summed up as follows:
– To uphold the constitution of the Association. This of course means that he/she must know it thoroughly. He/she
– To act as Cathaoirleach at certain committee and other meetings.
– To strive continuously to improve the club; this involves full co-operation with the other office holders.
– To represent the club at various functions
– To act on behalf of the club in the interval between meetings.
Meetings
We will now move on to the role of the Cathaoirleach at meetings. This begins in advance of the meeting when an Cathaoirleach should prepare or obtain an agenda; certainly he/she should know what will be on the agenda for the meeting (very often he/she will draft the agenda with the Club Secretary). He/she will decide what the priorities of the meeting are with the intention of getting those matters finalised, leaving unimportant matters to be decided at a later date if necessary. He/she ensures to be at the venue of the meeting before the appointed time so that he/she and the Secretary can discuss the agenda.
The Cathaoirleach role at the meeting is by far the most important of his/her functions. Most of the essentials are referred to in the Club Manual.
The efficient transaction of committee business calls for set procedures. The extent to which these are put into force varies a good deal. Generally, the contributions of individual members are limited by rules which are interpreted and applied by the Cathaoirleach. These rules of procedure are designed to help keep order and to enable sound and acceptable decisions to be reached quickly and with least effort.
Broadly speaking. the rules of procedure will ensure:
– That, for practical purposes, the majority decision is the right one
– That at a committee meeting the majority vote will represent the committees opinion
– That the minority will agree with the majority ruling
A Few Important Points:
– The Cathaoirleach has more authority than any other member of the committee; An Cathaoirleach should ensure that the meeting is effective. He/she must guide but not lead.
– The responsibility for seeing that the meeting achieves its purpose rests with the Cathaoirleach. He/she must decide priorities to see that the important things are dealt with.
– He/she must keep to the point and see that others do likewise. He/she must not allow talkative members to dominate the meeting.
– He/she must close discussion on a subject when it has gone on long enough: summarise the points made and make sure that members understand the decision/s they are taking.
– He/she should see that all speakers address the Chair and do not engage in cross-talk with each other. This formality should be followed even at small committee meetings.
– He/she should be tolerant to reasonable interjections but prevent excess heckling.
– He/she should adopt a neutral attitude and remain impartial especially where a matter is contentious.
30-Dec-07 by PJ Meehan – Development Officer