The Late James (Jimmy) O’Donnell

The death has occurred of James (Jimmy) O’Donnell

Oldfield, Knocknacarra, Galway and formerly Manorhamilton, Leitrim, Ballinrobe, Mayo and Ballyjamesduff, Cavan and retired Ulster Bank. Pre-deceased by his parents Anthony and Nancy and his sister Bríd. Sadly missed by his loving family, his sisters Mary Kerrane, Catherine Brogan, and Ann de Paor, his brother Anthony, nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, extended family, former colleagues and friends.

Funeral took place at  St. John the Apostle Church, Knocknacarra, Galway for Requiem Mass on Thursday, 3rd March, at 10.15am and afterwards to The New Cemetery, Bohermore.

 

Another star of the great Leitrim team of the 50’s Jimmy O Donnell  passed away this week.

While McGarty & Flynn stole the headlines Jimmy was a very accomplished midfielder who could play with  the best of them.

When Leitrim played Galway in the famous Connaught Final in 1958 Jimmy made the headlines. No less a sportswriter than Peadar O Brien of the Irish Press stated in his match report ‘ A word of praise for the wonderful find in Leitrim football, former minor Jim O Donnell. At midfield with Mick Mullen he gave McDonagh & Evers a trying time’. Said McDonagh afterwards ‘ O Donell gave me a tough hour. This lad will go places’. Some praise from the great Galway midfielder Mattie McDonagh.

Jimmy was never too far away from the headlines. In the National Football League game v Meath in 1958 which Leitrim won 4-9 to 3-5, the match report said ‘ devastating at midfield, Mick Mullen and Jimmy O Donnell  went into their work with demoniacal fury’.  An interesting fact from this game was all Leitrim scores came from play.

Another brilliant display from Jimmy in the National  Football League  game v Longford which Leitrim won 0-11 to 2-3 in 1958 was reported in the Irish  Independent as follows, ‘the towering midfielder Jimmy O Donnell won control of the vital midfield exchanges’. On that same match a match report by Liathdroim Abu   Jimmy got a special headline ‘O Donnell Shows Up’  and went on to say ,’ O Donnell fielded a long kickout, held the leather firmly, and landed a point from fifty yards – a glorious effort’.

Reading through all the paper cuttings there is no doubt Jimmy O Donnell played a huge part on the team in lifting the spirits of the Leitrim people throughout the  50’s and could hold his place amongst the best footballers in the country.

He was a good one and the paper cuttings are there to back it up.

May Jimmy rest in peace.

Eamonn Duignan

Leitrim GAA Supporters Club

 

UNDER 20 PHILLY MC GUINNESS CUP – CHANGE OF VENUE

Please Note Change Of Venue.

Philly Mc Guiness Cup Group 2 -Under 20 Football Development League

Saturday 26th February 2022

Longford v Leitrim

Venue: Abbeylara

Throw In: 2-30pm

 

The Late Hugh McCartin RIP – Drumreilly, County Leitrim.

Leitrim GAA are saddened to learn of the death of Hugh Mc Cartin, Drumreilly, Co Leitrim. The Late Hugh is brother of Martin, current Leitrim GAA Treasurer. We extend our sympathy to Hugh’s partner Martina, his brothers Gerry (Mary) and Martin (Sheila), aunt Maggie, uncle Hughie, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. Ar Deis Dé Go Raibh Sé.

Scór Workshops Taking Place This Week

Amhránaíocht Aonair (23ú Feabhra 2022) 13 – 17 year olds
 

The Late Joe Mc Cartin RIP

Leitrim GAA are saddened to learn of the death of Joe Mc Cartin, Lisanover, Ballyconnell, Cavan and Drumreilly, Co Leitrim. The Late Joe is brother of Martin, current Leitrim GAA Treasurer.

We extend our sympathy to his wife Margaret, sons Daniel (Sabrina) and Kevin (Amanda), daughter Kelly, grandchildren Caitlin, Nicole, Shaunie, Paudie and Orianna, brothers Gerry, Hugh and Martin. Aunt Maggie, Uncle Hughie, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. Ar Deis Dé Go Raibh Sé.

Funeral arrangements please follow this link https://rip.ie/death-notice/joe-mccartin-ballyconnell-cavan/486995

 

Supporters Club Bus to Dungarvan

Leitrim GAA Supporters Club will charter a bus to next Sunday’s Allianz League Division 4 League encounter with Waterford in Fraher Field, Dungarvan if there are sufficient numbers interested. Anybody who wishes to book a seat on the bus is advised to contact Jerome McWeeney ASAP at 0876370051. Bookings need to be confirmed by Thursday evening latest.

The late Seán Callaghan

Leitrim GAA would like to be associated with the many messages of sympathy that have been extended to the Callaghan Family on the recent passing of Seán a native of Lisroughty, Aughawillan, Co. Leitrim.
A former local correspondent of the Leitrim Observer for the greater Aughawillan area over many years, Seán’s writings were a much-awaited weekly regaling of the happenings of his locality but were much more than that. They included commentary and witticisms of such a broad nature that these defined his column and made it one of the more widely read of that era.
Seán also served a term as PRO to his beloved Aughawillan Club and indeed found the time to serve as PRO Coiste Chontae Liatroma CLG from 1987 to 1991.
To his sisters Margo, Mary, Antoinette, Lucy, and Imelda, his brothers-in-law Patsy Smith, John O Callaghan, and James Curren, nephews, nieces, and extended family we convey our deepest sympathies at this sad time.
The late Seán was laid to rest earlier today in the adjoining cemetery to his local St Patrick’s Church, Aughawillan.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé.

CHANGE OF VENUE – ALLIANZ LEAGUE DIVISION 4 – LIATROIM V LONDAIN

You are advised of the change of time and venue for tomorrow’s  Allianz League Division 4 Match.

Allianz League Division 4 

Sunday 20th February 2022

Liatroim v Londain

Throw In:1pm

Venue: Connacht GAA Centre 

Tickets Must Be Purchased In Advance on https://am.ticketmaster.com/gaa/leitrimlondon3001

Under 20 Philly Mc Guiness Cup

Update – The Philly Mc Guiness Under 20 Cup Game v Fermanagh is Cancelled today due to the weather.

Gaeltacht Grants 2022

Leitrim Co Board GAA in conjunction with Comhairle Contae Liatroma is offering grants for attendance at Gaeltacht courses to Leitrim boys and girls as part of their promotion of an Ghaeilge. These grants are open to boys and girls living in County Leitrim. Application forms can be downloaded from the link below or can be had from the Secretary of any GAA club. Beidh na hiarratais le fáil i ngach meanscoil sa Chontae freisin.

Completed application forms should be sent to Oifigeach Cultúra agus Teanga Leitrim GAA,  Avant Money Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada, Carrick-on- Shannon, Co Leitrim.

The closing date for applications is Friday 18 March 2022. A draw will be made to select the successful candidates. When students return from the Gaeltacht, they can claim their grant money on the production of evidence of having successfully completed the course.

Scoláireachtaí Application forms 2022

Change of Venue – Under 20 Philly McGuinness Cup

You are advised of the following change of time and venue for tomorrow’s Under 20 Philly McGuinness Cup Match.

U20 Development League- Philly McGuinness Cup

Saturday 19th February 2022

Leitrim v Fermanagh

Throw in: 1pm

Venue: Connacht GAA Centre

 

The Late Seamus McWeeney

It is with deep regret that we learned of the death of Seamus McWeeney, Miskawn, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim. The late Seamus is father of current Leitrim selector Barry McWeeney. The McWeeney family has given a lot to Leitrim GAA over the years and all three sons Gavin, Barry, and Seán have represented the Green and Gold with distinction at all levels, with Seán captaining the Senior team in 2015. We express our deepest sympathies to his heartbroken wife, Margaret (née Connolly), and his children Gavin, Barry, Orla (Knock) and Seán and their partners Sinéad, Mary, Tommy and Ciara, his adorned grandchildren Cillian, Ryan, Dylan, Kate, Éabha, Áine, Daniel and Tomás, his family Dessie (New York), Kevin (Dunboyne), John (London), Joseph (Ardee), Gabriel (Dublin) and Patricia (New York). He will be sadly missed by his brothers and sisters-in law, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Ar Dheis DéGo Raibh Sé.

Funeral arrangements please follow the link https://rip.ie/death-notice/seamus-mcweeney-ballinamore-leitrim/486026