The following are the original motions that were put forward for Convention and their outcome. The first four motions were to do with bye laws and motions for congress. These were dealt with during Convention and the remaining 10 motions were dealt with at the County Board meeting that was held immediately after Convention.

 

 

Motions for Convention 2008

 

Bye Laws

1. In accordance with Rule 58, TO 2007 the County Committee shall consist of the Officers, the Provincial and Central Council representatives, a representative of each of the following committees: Coiste na nÓg, Coiste Iomána, Coiste Liathróid Láimhe, Cumann na mBunscoil, Second Level Schools Committee and the Co. Referees Administrator (elected in accordance with Rial 59(h), TO 2006) and 2 representatives of each adult club, one of which, at least, being Club Cathaoirleach/Runai. All shall have voting power.
(Bye Law 2 to be amended accordingly)
(Coiste Chontae Liatroma)

– THIS MOTION WAS PASSED –

 

Congress

2. That in view of the continuing occurrences of umpiring errors, the relevant committee of Cumann Luthchleas Gael is asked to speed up the process of finding a solution to this serious problem.
(Sean Ui Eislin)

– THIS MOTION WAS PASSED

 

3. Go mbeadh Oifigeach Cultúir agus Teanga ceapaithe ag gach club agus go mbeadh an duine sin ar anÓgCoiste Bainisti den Chlub de reir bhunreacht an Chlub. (Aithrigh Rial 7.2 faoi Bhunreacht an Chlub)
(Sean Ui Eislin)

– THIS MOTION WAS PASSED

 

4. That Central Council commission an analysis of the benefit of development squads at county level, their success in bringing players through to senior level, the possible effect of increasing levels of burnout on young players and the possible nÓglect of young players considered to be non-elite. The report shall be made available to each club as soon as possible after completion.
(Sean Ui Eislin)

– THIS MOTION WAS NOT PASSED

 

 

(The following were dealt with at the County Board Meeting)

Competitions

5. All Leagues to have the top 4 teams play in semi-finals and a final and discontinue the present format of only the top 2 teams qualify for a final.
(Fiodhnach-Naomh Caillin)

– THIS MOTION WAS NOT PASSED

 

6. That the U21 Championship should be played in the month of March, rather than the latter end of the year.
(Achadh na Sileann)

– THIS MOTION WAS WITHDRAWN AND PUT FORWARD AS A RECOMMENDATION TO CCC-

 

General

7. That the Executive Committee establish a special committee to examine the management of Coiste na nÓg fixtures, the incidences and causes of postponements, the possible need for greater liaison between fixture making bodies within the county and to make recommendations to achieve a smooth running of Coiste na nÓg fixtures. This special committee to report before competitions commence.
(Sean Ui Eislin)

– THIS MOTION WAS WITHDRAWN –

 

8. That each club shall receive a copy of the Central Council and Provincial Council financial reports before Annual Congress/Provincial Convention respectively.
(Sean Ui Eislin)

– THIS MOTION WAS PASSED

 

9. That Referees from within the county shall be assessed by an outside assessor commencing 2008.
(Fiodhnach-Naomh Caillin)

– THIS MOTION WAS ALIGNED WITH MOTION 14 AND CHANGED TO A RECOMMENDATION –

 

10. That committees dealing with disciplinary issues in Liatroim should concentrate on penalising offending individuals by longer suspensions and that fines should only be used in the most exceptional cases and in case of repeat offences.
(Sean Ui Eislin)

– THIS MOTION WAS WITHDRAWN –

 

11. That a club which permits a suspended player or official to be part of their match party on the field be fined a minimum of €500.
(Sean Ui Eislin)

– THIS MOTION WAS WITHDRAWN –

 

12. That all decisions on Disciplinary matters by the County Competitions Control Committee, Hearings Committee and any other relevant appeals body be reported to County Committee meetings.(For information purposes only)
(Sean Ui Eislin)

– THIS MOTION WAS PASSED

 

13. That each club shall register its club colours annually, with photograph accompanying registration. Referees Committee shall decide where a clash of colours is liable to occur and to inform clubs accordingly. Where clubs cannot agree on alternatives for championship games the CCC shall decide on alternatives. The responsibility for avoiding a clash in league games to be with the travelling club. A Fine of €200 shall be imposed for breaches of Rule in League games plus any penalty resulting from a consequent delay in match starting time.
(Sean Ui Eislin)

– THIS MOTION WAS WITHDRAWN –

 

Recommendation

14. That assessment of referees should be carried out a number of times a year to ensure consistent performance of referees.
(Achadh na Sileann)

– THIS MOTION WAS ALIGNED WITH MOTION 9 –

 

 

 

10-Dec-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

The following is a short summary of the Officers elected at todays Convention in the Bush Hotel , Carrick-On-Shannon. Note that the posts marked with a * are newly elected while the remaining posts are unchanged as officers were re-elected unoppossed.

The post of Ard Comhairle was the only position that went to a vote and that was contested between Jim Meehan (Dromahair) and Kevin Ludlow (Annaduff). Jim Meehan was deemed elected after a majority win. A more detailed report of proceedings will follow tomorrow.

Leitrim County Board Officers for 2008:

*President: Michael McGowan (Melvin Gaels)

Chairman: Gerry McGovern (Cloone)

Assist. Chairman: Peter Flynn (Aughnasheelin)

Secretary: Declan Bohan (Bornacoola)

*Assist Secretary: Vacant – nominations to be forwarded to next County Board Meeting.

*Treasurer: John Mulvey (Ballinaglera)

*Assist. Treasurer: John Keenan (Gortletteragh)

Development Officer: PJ Meehan (Kiltubrid)

Coaching Officer: Martin McGowan (Allen Gaels)

Cultural Officer: Séan Ó Suilleábhain

Youth Officer: Jimmy McNama (Drumkeerin)

PRO: Brendan Doyle (Kiltubrid)

Connacht Council: Joe Flynn (St Marys), Seamus Prior (Aughnasheelin)

*Central Council: Jim Meehan (Dromahair)

 

 

 

 

 

 

09-Dec-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

The meeting opened with Chairman Jimmy McNama welcoming all delegates. He invited Senior Board Chairman Gerry McGovern to address the meeting.

In his address Gerry compliment the Executive in the efficient way they went about their work and in organizing over 460 fixtures over the course of the year. He also paid tribute to the Feile committee on the fantastic job they done with organizing a wonderful event which was the highlight of the GAA year in Leitrim. He also paid tribute to all the clubs in the county on their efforts in making the event possible and also on the great work they were doing on moulding the young players of the future.

Following this Secretary Attracta OReilly gave her report to the meeting. In it she thanked all those who helped her throughout the year and again paid tribute to the Feile committee. Attracta again thanked the clubs in Leitrim for their cooperation in making the event such a success. She outlined all the worked done at club level and at county level and thanked all county mentors for their hard work throughout the year. Attracta also thanked the members of the Senior board, Ladies board and hurling board for all their help and co-operation throughout the year.

Outgoing Chairman Jimmy McNama then addressed the meeting and paid tribute to everyone he had worked with over his three years as chairman of the Coiste na nÓg. He thanked all who had helped with the running of games throughout the year and wished the incoming executive well.

Outgoing Treasurer Walter Sharpley gave a very detailed financial report. Senior Board Treasurer Jim Meehan complimented Walter on the report.

Next the meeting moved to the Election of Officers.

With outgoing Chairman Jimmy McNama not seeking re-election Dan Gallogly (Sean O’Heslins) was elected un-opposed as chairman. Addressing the meet Dan paid tribute to the outgoing chairman and thanked his own club Sean O’Heslins for nominating him

John Joe Byrne (Drumkeerin) was elected un-opposed as Vice Chairman replacing new Chairman Dan Gallogly in this position.

Outgoing secretary Attracta Reilly (St. Mary’s) was re-elected un-opposed.

Outgoing Assistant secretary Terence Boyle (Aughnasheelin) was re-elected un-opposed.

Treasurer Walter Sharpley indicated that he was stepping down as treasurer at the October meeting of the board and as no nominations were submitted for this position it has been left over to the first meeting of the new year to allow the incoming executive find a Treasurer.

Outgoing PRO Padraig McGourty (Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher) was re-elected un-opposed.

Outgoing Registrar Anselm Reynolds was re-elected un-opposed as Registrar.

The meeting next moved to the motions that had been put forward by the Clubs and board of Coiste na nÓg.

The first motion from the St. Caillins club in relation to retaining the structure of the current U-12 competition was withdrawn as there was no proposal before the committee to change the structure of this competition. A further motion from St. Caillins to turn the U-16 championship to a 15-a-side competition was defeated following a lengthy debate. A motion from Sean O’Heslins stating that consideration be given to adult football fixtures by Coiste na nÓg when fixing Minor League and Championship games was withdrawn after Senior Board chairManagerry McGovern stated that this was already the case. A motion from the Aughnasheelin club stating that where possible linesman for all underage finals by provided by Coiste na nÓg was passed without opposition. Two further motions from the same club regarding the timing of fixtures were withdrawn after a lengthy debate.

A motion from Coiste na nÓg that in the event of a neutral venue been unavailable for a semi-final, both teams shall toss for venue was passed. A motion to abolish the 7 day rule for the re-fixing of postponed games was defeated. A further motion from the board around the reasons for canceling of games was passed. A motion proposed by the board that the Minor A Championship Final should precede the Senior Championship Final was passed without opposition and will be forward to the Senior Board for their consideration at their first meeting in the new year. Another motion from the board regarding underage boys games played on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday take precedence over girls games on the same day with the boys games being played without the girls on these evenings if the girls also had a game was passed as a recommendation. It was stated that this motion arose out of a problem which arose this year where 3 underage boys finals had to be cancelled because participants in them were also lining out for the U-12 Leitrim ladies team. Ladies Secretary Kieran Moran stated that this would not happen again and that with continued co-operation between the boards future fixture clashes would be avoided as traditionally ladies underage fixtures takes place on a Tuesday and Thursday. A motion regarding the presentation of teams was withdrawn as this was already dealt with by Rule. A motion to increase the Secretary’s honourarium was passed without opposition. The final motion from Coiste na nÓg that the Under-12 Division 1 championship winners represent Leitrim at Feile Peil na nÓg two years later was also passed. In event of that team being unable to go , the League winners if a different club would go. If it was the same team that won both the competitions and was unable to go, the championship runners-up would be invited to go.

A motion from the Coaching officer that all clubs have 2 qualified coaches for every underage team was passed as a recommendation.

The meeting concluded with outgoing Chairman Jimmy McNama thanking all clubs for their attendance and wishing all present a happy Christmas and peaceful new year.

 

 

08-Dec-07 by Padraig McGourty – Coiste na nÓg PRO

 

Support your County in the 2008 Allianz National Football and Hurling Leagues by purchasing a ticket package from the GAA website. There are 2 packages available for each County in both Hurling and Football. Choose from all games or all home games in the round robin stages of the Leagues.

A list if Leitrim related games and relevant links to the Ticketmaster website for both hurling and football are outlined below.

 

 

Leitrims NL Football Schedule:

Leitrim V Fermanagh 3 February
Longford V Leitrim 17 February
Louth V Leitrim 2 March
Leitrim V Sligo 16 March
Wexford V Leitrim 30 March
Leitrim V Down 5 April
Limerick V Leitrim 13 April

 

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Leitrims NL Hurling Schedule:
Leitrim V Cavan 10 February
Fermanagh V Leitrim 9 March
Monaghan V Leitrm 15 March
Leitrim V South Down 23 March

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08-Dec-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

 

 

On Sunday Leitrim County Board will hold the Annual Convention in the Bush Hotel at 2pm. Earlier this week an runaí Declan Bohan published his report along with motions and the list of nominations for officers posts. All sub committees must submit a report and these have been compiled and are available for download from this site. A new menu link is available on the left hand menu in the Latest Updates section.

The document contains reports from the following committees:

Coiste na nÓg
Hurling Board
CCC
Handball
Coaching
Development
Scór
IT Report
Hearings
Feile Peil na nÓg
Referees
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

07-Dec-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Motions for Convention have been sent in by clubs in recent weeks. So what does this mean ?. Motions to Convention are proposals that are generated by the clubs and its members to change the rules governing all aspects of the GAA including the running of the GAA at national level, provincial level and most important of all at our own county board level including the format of the club competitions in Leitrim.

Why ? – Contrary to popular belief – rules and guidelines originate from clubs and form the basis of the rule book that governs the whole association.

This year, like every other year, clubs in Leitrim are asked to submit their motions to Leitrim Convention. To do so every Club holds a meeting, which should be attended by all of its members, and suggestions are requested for the amendment, changing or introduction of new rules. The suggestions become motions which are then sent to the County Board for inclusion in convention. Motions are categorised as either affecting Bye Laws, Congress, Competitions, General Law or as a Recommendation.

On the day of Convention (i.e Sunday) a club representative (delegate) speaks about the proposed motion and when all discussions are over – all club delegates and county board officers must vote on accepting or declining the motion. Should a motion be voted in favour then this motion will form a part of the rules for 2008 (or it might be put forward as a motion towards a higher level depending on its category).

The bottom line is that each and every member of each parish club holds the power to change the way the GAA operates.

 

 

The following is a list of the motions put forward by Leitrim clubs regarding the running of the GAA for 2008:

 

Motions for Convention 2008

 

Bye Laws

1. In accordance with Rule 58, TO 2007 the County Committee shall consist of the Officers, the Provincial and Central Council representatives, a representative of each of the following committees: Coiste na nÓg, Coiste Iomána, Coiste Liathróid Láimhe, Cumann na mBunscoil, Second Level Schools Committee and the Co. Referees Administrator (elected in accordance with Rial 59(h), TO 2006) and 2 representatives of each adult club, one of which, at least, being Club Cathaoirleach/Runai. All shall have voting power.
(Bye Law 2 to be amended accordingly)
(Coiste Chontae Liatroma)

 

Congress

2. That in view of the continuing occurrences of umpiring errors, the relevant committee of Cumann Luthchleas Gael is asked to speed up the process of finding a solution to this serious problem.
(Sean Ui Eislin)

3. Go mbeadh Oifigeach Cultúir agus Teanga ceapaithe ag gach club agus go mbeadh an duine sin ar anÓgCoiste Bainisti den Chlub de reir bhunreacht an Chlub. (Aithrigh Rial 7.2 faoi Bhunreacht an Chlub)
(Sean Ui Eislin)

4. That Central Council commission an analysis of the benefit of development squads at county level, their success in bringing players through to senior level, the possible effect of increasing levels of burnout on young players and the possible nÓglect of young players considered to be non-elite. The report shall be made available to each club as soon as possible after completion.
(Sean Ui Eislin)

 

Competitions

5. All Leagues to have the top 4 teams play in semi-finals and a final and discontinue the present format of only the top 2 teams qualify for a final.
(Fiodhnach-Naomh Caillin)

6. That the U21 Championship should be played in the month of March, rather than the latter end of the year.
(Achadh na Sileann)

 

General

7. That the Executive Committee establish a special committee to examine the management of Coiste na nÓg fixtures, the incidences and causes of postponements, the possible need for greater liaison between fixture making bodies within the county and to make recommendations to achieve a smooth running of Coiste na nÓg fixtures. This special committee to report before competitions commence.
(Sean Ui Eislin)

8. That each club shall receive a copy of the Central Council and Provincial Council financial reports before Annual Congress/Provincial Convention respectively.
(Sean Ui Eislin)

9. That Referees from within the county shall be assessed by an outside assessor commencing 2008.
(Fiodhnach-Naomh Caillin)

10. That committees dealing with disciplinary issues in Liatroim should concentrate on penalising offending individuals by longer suspensions and that fines should only be used in the most exceptional cases and in case of repeat offences.
(Sean Ui Eislin)

11. That a club which permits a suspended player or official to be part of their match party on the field be fined a minimum of €500.
(Sean Ui Eislin)

12. That all decisions on Disciplinary matters by the County Competitions Control Committee, Hearings Committee and any other relevant appeals body be reported to County Committee meetings.(For information purposes only)
(Sean Ui Eislin)

13. That each club shall register its club colours annually, with photograph accompanying registration. Referees Committee shall decide where a clash of colours is liable to occur and to inform clubs accordingly. Where clubs cannot agree on alternatives for championship games the CCC shall decide on alternatives. The responsibility for avoiding a clash in league games to be with the travelling club. A Fine of €200 shall be imposed for breaches of Rule in League games plus any penalty resulting from a consequent delay in match starting time.
(Sean Ui Eislin)


Recommendation

14. That assessment of referees should be carried out a number of times a year to ensure consistent performance of referees.
(Achadh na Sileann)

 

 

 

06-Dec-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Leitrim GAA wish to announce the details of the two options for the Supporters trip to New York. Please note that there is a non refundable deposit of €200 per person required by the closing date of Thursday, 20th December.

Accommodation in the Milford Plaza in Manhattan is included in the package.

 

Option 1 – Departing SHANNON – Cost: €1,490

Departure: Wednesday, May 7th at 9:45am
Arrive: JFK New York at 11:10am (Local time)

Return: Wednesday, May 14th at 7:50 (Local time)
Arrive: Thursday,May 15th at 7:35am

 

 

Option 2 – Departing DUBLIN – Cost: €1,540

Departure: Wednesday, May 7th at 9:00am
Arrive: JFK New York at 11:20am (Local time)

Return: Wednesday, May 14th at 7:10 (Local time)
Arrive: Thursday, May 15th at 7:05am

 

For further details contact Jim Meehan at 086-2331593.

Please note that there is a non refundable deposit of €200 per person required by the closing date of Thursday, December 20th.

 

 

05-Dec-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Level One Coaching Course.
Would all coaches who completed the Level one coaching course earlier this year please return your log book to Thomas Keenan, Pairc Sean Mac Diarmuida, Ck-on-Shannon, Co.Leitrim., on or before Wednesday 12/12/07, so that we may organise certs for the course before the end of the year. Please note only those who return completed log books will be issued with a cert and those who fail to return their log book will have to wait till next year to complete the course.

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 will be available from next week. This publication will outline 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.

GAA Vhi Cul Camps 2008
Following a number of inquires in relation to the dates for our 2008 Vhi GAA summer camps, 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.

Fit Frame Demonstration
A Fit Frame demonstration will be held in Tubbercurry GAA grounds on Thursday next 06/12/07 commencing at 7.30pm. Clubs can go along and see how to maximise usage of this very useful piece of training equipment.

 

 

05-Dec-07 by Thomas Keenan

Seventeen clubs took part in two big nights of Scór na nÓg Liatroma in Ballinamore on Saturday and in Carrick on Shannon on yesterday, Sunday.

The clubs which qualified for the Co Finals in Manorhamilton on Sunday January 6 next are as follows

Rince Foirne:

Aughnasheelin.

Amhranaíocht : St Mary’s, Drumreilly, Mohill, Allen Gaels

Ceol Uirlise: St Mary’s, Dromahair, Ballinaglera, Aughnasheelin

Aithriseoireacht: Aughnasheelin, Carrigallen, Bornacoola B, Eslin

Bailéad Ghrúpa, Bornacoola A, Seán O’Heslins, Mohill, Eslin

Trath na Gceist: Leitrim Gaels, Bornacoola A, Ballinaglera, Dromahair

Nuachleas: Sean O’Heslins, Aughavas, Bornacoola A, Aughnasheelin

Rince Seit: Fenagh, Seán O’Heslins A, Aughavas, Seán O’Heslins B

 

 

04-Dec-07 by Sean O Suilleabhain

 

Tomorrows (Sundays) U21 B Championship Final between Annaduff and Dromahaire has been switched to Leitrim Gaels ground with the original throw-in time of 2:30pm.

 

 

01-Dec-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Leitrim GAA are delighted to announce the following recipients of the 2007 awards for the Senior and Coiste na nÓg boards:

 

County Board Award Winners 2007

 


Hall of Fame

Pat Conefry, Drumreilly.

 

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.

 

 

30-Nov-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

 

 

Please note the new correspondance address for the GAA Insurance brokers Coyle Hamilton Willis:

Coyle Hamilton Willis
Grand Mill Quay
Barrow St
Dublin 4

Phone & fax numbers remain unchanged

Further Details on: http://www.coylehamiltonwillis.ie/move/move.htm

 

 

 

 

29-Nov-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO