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error through appropriate channels immediately after the game and this latest news is welcomed as the red card is now rescinded and Michaels record is cleared.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

 

The 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

A 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

January 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.

past present and future in the county.

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

The 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