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
Motions for Convention 2008
GeneralMotions 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
Supporters trip to New York
GeneralLeitrim 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
Coaching news
CoachingLevel 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
Scór na nÓg Liatroma
ScórSeventeen 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
U21 B Final moved to Leitrim Gaels
Club FootballTomorrows (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 – Award Winners 2007
GeneralLeitrim 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
Coyle Hamilton Willis
GeneralPlease 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
GAA launches online questionnaire
GeneralThe GAA have announced details of a new online questionnaire which seeks the opinions of GAA members and the general public on how the Association is perceived and on its role in moden Irish society.
The exercise is part of a broader review in this context which has seen the Association carry out in-depth research among its clubs, players, officials, members and among supporters of the Asscoiation as well as key political and media figures.
The President of the GAA, Mr Nickey Brennan, said: “It is important that we consult with our members and the wider community so that we can take as broad a range of views as possible into consideration in terms of how the Association is perceived by our own members and indeed the general public.
"As part of the process we have prepared a short questionnaire to enable us to get a real insight into opinions about the GAA. It is intended to aid us in understanding where we stand at present and how we can develop in the future and we would welcome the participation of interested parties in helping us acheive this goal.”
The GAA have held a series of consultations with its members at all levels in recent months which included nation-wide workshops which sought the opinions of club members of all ages (from 12 years of age upwards) from all over the country. The views of major figures in Irish public life were also canvassed as part of this process and an omnibus national market research programme has been commissioned. A questionnaire has been sent to each club in the country and the online survey represents the final strand in the programme.
The questionnaire is currently available to complete at www.gaa.ie or directly at www.questionnaire.gaa.ie and has already generated a huge amount of interest among individuals wishing to have their say in relation to the ongoing development of the Association.
29-Nov-07 by GAA.ie
Fundraising Donations received – Part 3
DevelopmentAre you on the team ?
A fantastic €800,00 is raised to date – €500,00 more is the target before year end. Why not avail of the chance to give someone a Christmas Present of a having their name on our unique fund raising teams.
The following is the Third part of a list of all donations to our new stand which also includes those who have availed of the Tax Relief scheme "Get on the Team":
26-Nov-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO
Scór na nÓg
ScórThe two semi finals of Scór na nÓg take place this weekend in Ballinamore on Saturday and in Carrick on Shannon on Sunday. Both evenings promise a feast of entertainment and in total there will be 18 clubs taking part, which is two more than last year.
The clubs taking part on each night are as follows:
Saturday in Ballinamore Community Centre starting at 6.00pm:
Fenagh St Caillins, Eslin, Aughnasheelin, Allen Gaels, Mohill, Seán OHeslins, Drumreilly, Aughawillan.
Sunday in St Marys Hall, Carrick on Shannon starting at 3.00pm:
Glencar/Manorhamilton, Leitrim Gaels, Bornacoola, Kiltubrid, Dromahair, Carrigallen, St Marys, Annaduff, Ballinaglera, Aughavas.
26-Nov-07 by Seán Ó Suilleabháin
GAA Games Devlopment Conference
Coaching‘Providing a platform for people to Play and Stay with the GAA’
The 5th annual Kelloggs GAA Games Devlopment Conference is to take place in Croke Park on Friday November 23rd and Saturday November 24th. The conference programme will involve a unique cross sectional theme targeting coaches, administrators and referees as part of the GAA Games Development CARE foundation. The conference will also include a full GAA supplier exhibition village.
For conference information and information on booking a place click here
23-Nov-07 by GAA.ie
Coaching News
CoachingLevel One Coaching Course.
Would all coaches who completed the Level one coaching course earlier this year please return your log book to Thomas Keenan, Páirc Sean Mac Diarmada, Ck-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim., so that we may organise cert’s for the course. 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 Páirc Sean, or by contacting Thomas Keenan 087-6591049. Packs are available for a limited time at the special price of €50 each.
National Coaching Conference.
This years National Games Development conference will take place in Croke Park on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th of November. The theme of this year’s conference is
“Creating a platform for people to Play and Stay with the GAA.”
Sessions will cover a wide range of topics from, underage competition; is there an over emphasis on winning? To, pitch maintenance for clubs. Last year 771 delegates from all 32 Counties and 9 Countries attended and all clubs in Leitrim should ensure that they have at least one delegate attending this year. Further details can be had by contacting the conference office at 01-7007578 or www.gamesdevelopment.gaa.ie or Email : gaaconference07@2xlsports.ie
Following a number of inquires in relation to the dates for our 2008 camp’s, the following is the list of dates and venues.
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, Ck-on-Shannon.
21-Nov-07 by Thomas Keenan