CCC clarification of derogation from Rial 129

Following recent enquiries for clarification of derogation from Rial 129 the following has been supplied by the CCC.

It appears that further clarification on the CCC Interpretation of Liatroim derogation from Rial 129 TO 2007 may be required. Please note the following points:

The League Status of Players graded for the ACL by having been named on First/Second/Third 13s is not in any way affected by the their championship status as determined in Club Championship 2007 and vice versa.

If your club uses less than 17 players at a particular grade, it is not necessary to bring that number up to 17 by subsequently naming two extra players, if they have not yet played. They become ineligible to play at a lower grade only when they have played at the higher grade and are among the first 17 players used at that grade.

If your club uses only 15 players in Round 1, and subsequently uses a 16th and/or 17th player at that grade in subsequent games then these players only become ineligible from that point forward to play at any other grade other than your clubs highest grade team, irrespective of whether they have played a lower grade in the meantime. The same applies in the grading of your club’s second and subsequent teams.

Ordinarily, the order in which substitute players play in any given match will determine if they are among the 17 players ineligible to play at a lower grade, in other words if a club uses 5 substitutes in Round 1 or any subsequent round, the first 2, in order, of these players used will be ruled ineligible to play at a lower level, until such time as the club has used 17 players at a givenÓgrade. Exception: Blood/Temporary Substitute(s) used at any grade.

In the case of team which may use 15/16 players in Round 1 and subsequently makes changes to its starting 15 in Round 2, or any subsequent Round, which brings the total number of players used at that grade over the maximum 17 excluded from playing at a lower grade, the club will be required to nominate the players from among the extras used, ie the said 1 or 2 players who will be added to the 15/16 used at that grade in the earlier rounds, to bring the total number ineligible at lower grade to a maximum of 17. If it is the case that the games take place in successive grades on consecutive days, or indeed immediately following each other, clubs are advised, in this case, to have that nomination done immediately following the first game by informing Rúnaí CCC. This may apply from Round 2 forward only.

In the case of a club with three/four championship teams, if the club has only used 15/16 players in its first team and has used 17 players in its second team, then if/when 1/2 players are used in the first team to bring the number to the maximum of 17 deemed ineligible to play at any other than the club’s highest graded team, then the next 1/2 players to play on the clubs second team will have been deemed ineligible to play at any other grade than the club’s first or second team. The same will follow from second to third team.

Put simply:

A Club with 2 Championship teams the maximum number of club players ineligible to play on 2nd team = 17

A Club with 3 Championship teams the maximum number of club players ineligible to play on 3rd team = 34

A Club with 4 Championship teams the maximum number of club players ineligible to play on 4th team = 51

Members of the Leitrim Senior Panel for Connacht SFC/All-Ireland Qualifier 2007 are ineligible to play at any grade of Club Championship other than a club’s highest graded team.

 

 

19-Jul-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Archive Results & Championship Queries

Archive results from 2004 Championships to present day are now available via the links on the left hand menu. The links covering 2004, 2005 and 2006 are located on the lower section of the menu. 2007 is on the Championship Tables link in the Clubs section. The software is designed to allow a filtered view of a club so that you can see their progress inÓgroup and final stages.

A number of queries regarding the derogation to Rial 129 have been sent in by email and via the guestbook. In order to address the queries properly the CCC will issue a statement before Friday evening with regard to their interpretation of this derogation.

In addition a more detailed set of fixtures for the Championship will also be released which give firm dates for as many fixtures as possible.

 

 

18-Jul-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Coaching news

Our Vhi GAA Cul camps continued last week, with camps in Mohill, Drumshanbo and Aughawillan with large numbers attending at each venue. Jimmy O’Dwyer, National co-ordinator for Vhi Cul camps paid a visit to our camp in Drumshanbo on Friday last. The weather, while very poor at times failed to spoil the fun and enjoyment for all attending. Camps continue this week in Gortletteragh, Aughavas and Dromahair. Next weeks camps will be held in Fenagh, Drumkeerin and Carrick on – Shannon. Parents are reminded that they can still register for the camps but certain kit sizes are running out of stock so please don’t leave it till the last minute and be disappointed.

Under 14 School of Excellence
Our under 14 school of excellence will continue on Saturday next 21/07 at 11.00 am in Drumkeerin GAA park. Bus times as per previous weeks. All players are asked to please attend or contact Terry Mc Manus 071 9855658.

[b]Hurling News[/b]

Under 14 Hurling Development Squad
Our Hurling Development squads will commence on Tuesday evening 24/07. Players will be contacted by their clubs this week with details of time and venue.

National Hurling Blitz weekend
The weekend of 25-26/08/07 has been designated National hurling Blitz weekend and Leitrim will host a blitz for weaker Counties at under 14 level. Full details will be published during the next few weeks.

Summer camps
Their will be four all hurling summer camps during August as follows.
Manorhamilton …….. 30/07 to 01/08
Ballinamore ……….. 07/08 to 09/08
Carrick ……………… 13/08 to 15/08
Mohill ……………… 20/08 to 22/08

Camps will be open to boys and girls and the cost will be € 25 per person. There is no need to book for these camps, just come along on the morning. Don’t worry if you do not have a helmet or hurley as we will provide them on the day.

 

 

17-Jul-07 by Thomas Keenan

Insurance Information Evening

All clubs are invited to this event in Ardan Mhic Samhrain (Level 3 Meeting Room), Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada on this Thursday 19th July at 8.30 pm.

This will be an opportunity for all clubs to get up to speed with Insurance Forms and Processes and any questions relating to GAA Insurance will hopefully be dealt with on the night.

It is very important for all who deal with insurance in each club to familiarise themselves with forms etc.

 

 

16-Jul-07 by PJ Meehan Development/Insurance Officer

Fr Manning Cup

The Fr. Manning Cup Competition for 2007 is due to commence on Wednesday July 18th and this year the competition will be divided into two sections, a Connaught section comprising of Leitrim, Roscommon and Sligo and a Leinster section comprising of Longford, Offaly and Westmeath.

The teams will play each other on a round robin basis with the top two teams in each section qualifying for the semi-finals, where they will play the respective winners and runners up of the opposing section. The semi-final winners will then play each other in the final.

Leitrim have a bye in the first round and then play Sligo on July 25th in Pairc Sean in round 2 with the round 3 encounter against Roscommon in Hyde park on August 1st.

 

 

16-Jul-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Player Welfare Initiative

A New Player Welfare Initiative For All GAA/CLG Club and County Players Giving Rapid Access and Reporting
To MRI & X-Ray Services At Competitive Prices From Sunday 15th July 2007

[b]Medical Services – better services, lower costs and a better deal for Players[/b]
An issue of concern that has regularly been brought to our attention is the high cost of medical treatment of our players and, specifically, the high cost of MRI scans.
We have been looking at ways of reducing the expenditure of clubs and counties in this regard and have been examining ways of nÓgotiating lower prices nationally at strategically located MRI Centres throughout the country.

As a first step towards that end, we have nÓgotiated a service level contract, on a pilot basis initially, with Northwood Imaging Ltd, which comes into effect from Sunday 15th July 2007. In addition to the player centric approach and benefits, the prices agreed with Northwood Imaging will yield considerable savings to clubs and the GAA as a whole.

[b]Value for Money[/b]
The current prices being charged to GAA players, and in most cases being covered by the Player Injury scheme, vary from between €400 to over €600 per MRI Scan. We have nÓgotiated a price of €295 for a single MRI scan and €50 for an x-ray at Northwood Imaging in Dublin. These prices are all inclusive of professional fees, copies of scans on film or on CD etc. These rates represent a significant savings to our clubs, units and County Boards and clearly signal that a good cost containment policy is sustainable and consistent with improved standards of service. If this pilot scheme operates successfully, we hope to extend it to other regions during 2008 but for the duration of the pilot project these prices will be available to all players, club and inter-county, from all 32 counties, at Northwood Imaging only.

Northwood Imaging’s state of the art diagnostic imaging centre is located just 20 minutes from Croke Park and within 10 minutes from Dublin airport. The Centre has been added to the list of approved facilities by the major accreditation/funding agencies, including the HSE, NTPF and all private medical insurers, including VHI Healthcare, Quinn Healthcare, and VIVAS Health. ESB Medical Provident Fund, Garda Medical Aid etc

[b]Opening Hours meeting Player’s needs and schedules.[/b]
As an integral part of this exclusive GAA service level contract, Northwood Imaging will extend its opening hours giving GAA players and our medical support personnel unrivalled access to their services for a total of 96 hours per week

Additional Opening Hours for GAA Players

• Sunday 12 noon to 8pm
• Monday to Thursday 8.00pm to 12 midnight

These arrangements are in addition to the normal opening hours

• Monday to Friday 8.00am to 8.00pm
• Saturday 8.00am to 6.00pm

Paddy Creedon, the CEO at Northwood Imaging and his qualified staff are always available to answer any questions you may have on this service. You can contact him at 01.8627361 or 087.2532011 at any time.

Starting on Sunday 15th July
This service will operate on a pilot basis from 15 July to 31 October 2007. A number of GAA players have already availed of the diagnostic modalities at Northwood Imaging since it opened in April 2005.

[b]How does the scheme work?[/b]
1. Make contact directly at 01-8627333 and make an MRI appointment. No appointment is necessary for an X-Ray as a walk in service is available at Northwood Imaging

2. Download and complete the relevant “MRI Scan/X-Ray Request Form” from www.northwoodimaging.ie or on the GAA website at www.gaa.ie

[b]3. On arrival at Northwood Imaging, the player will present the necessary MRI Scan/X-Ray Request Form signed by his club or county secretary and medical doctor. All requests must be supported and signed off by registered medical practitioners.[/b]

4. The player will pay the fee of €295 (MRI) or €50 (X ray) and claim reimbursement through the GAA Player Injury scheme, subject to the rules of the scheme. If the player has Private Medical Insurance (e.g. VHI Healthcare) the necessary claim form for these insurers will be completed and no fee will be collected. (Please note that travel and accommodation expenses are not covered).

The only way we will know if this scheme is to be successful or not is if we use it at club and county level when the need arises. Please encourage all players and the medical team attached to your club/unit/county to try out the service during the course of the pilot scheme and let Paraic O Dufaigh, Bainisteoir Leasa na nImreoirí, or the people at Northwood Imaging know what you think of the service. All feedback and comments will be taken into account in the development of our medical services policy going forward and as we seek to develop this pilot project to other centres in 2008.

 

 

15-Jul-07 by Pauric Duffy – Croke Park

Public Enquiry – Standards on Safety of Goals

The National Standards Authority of Ireland wishes to announce the launch of a period of public comment on the following draft standards:

I. S. 356 – Playing Field Equipment Goals Functional and Safety Requirements Test Methods for Portable and Fixed Goals (Rugby /Gaelic & Soccer Goals under 5m length)

I.S. 357- Playing Field Equipment Goals Code of Practice on the Procurement, Installation, Maintenance, Inspection and Storage

These standards have been prepared by the NSAI Technical Committee onÓgoal Safety in response to fatal accidents involving defective, modified, unstable or incorrectly anchored goals.

I.S. 356:

This Irish Standard has been developed for those involved in the Manufacture and Testing of new goals and specifies Functional and Safety requirements for portable and fixed goals.

It specifies the functional requirements for portable and fixed goals for rugby, hurling and gaelic football, and soccer goals under 5,0 m length.

It is applicable to goals used for recreational, training or competition in indoor or outdoor areas. It is not applicable to goals that are classed as toys.

I.S. 357:

This Irish Standard has been developed specifically for those that are involved in the procurement, installation, maintenance, inspection and storage of goals.

It gives guidance for the procurement, installation, maintenance, storage and inspection, of goals. It also gives guidance for their inspection and testing by the owner.

It is applicable to goals that are used for recreational play, training and competitions in indoor or outdoor areas. It is not applicable to goals that are classed as toys.

This period of comment will be from the 29th of June until the 10th of August 2007.

Copies of the relevant documents can be downloaded from the following links or can be obtained through contact details provided below:

[link= “www.nsai.ie/uploads/file/Draft%2017%20IS%20356%20June%202007%20for%20Public%20Enquiry%20.pdf “]Draft I.S. 356 June 2007 for Public Enquiry[/link]

[link= “www.nsai.ie/uploads/file/Draft%2018%20%20IS%20357%20June%202007%20for%20Public%20Enquiry.pdf “]Draft I.S. 357 June 2007 for Public Enquiry[/link]

Comments on the content of these draft standards should be made in writing (on the templates provided below) on or before the 10th of August 2007 to Elizabeth O Ferrall, Standards Development, NSAI, Glasnevin, Dublin 9 or by email to elizabeth.oferrall@nsai.ie.

[link= “www.nsai.ie/uploads/file/Fax%20Header%20Sheet%20Safety%20of%20Goals%20Public%20comment%20IS%20356.doc “]Fax Header Sheet Safety of Goals Public comment IS 356[/link]

[link= “www.nsai.ie/uploads/file/Fax%20Header%20Sheet%20Safety%20of%20Goals%20Public%20comment%20IS%20357.doc “]Fax Header Sheet Safety of Goals Public comment IS 357[/link]

[link= “www.nsai.ie/uploads/file/IS%20356%20comment%20form.doc “]IS 356 comment form[/link]

[link= “www.nsai.ie/uploads/file/IS%20357%20comment%20form.doc “]IS 357 comment form[/link]

Regards

Elizabeth O Ferrall

Technical Secretariat of the Safety of Goals Committee

Telephone (01) 8073855

 

 

14-Jul-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Aughavas make history with online Lotto sales

Progressive Co. Leitrim club Aughavas last week made history when they became the first Co. Leitrim to make their weekly Lottery available online.

The club have teamed up with Co. Galway company [link= “www.locallotto.ie “]www.locallotto.ie[/link] to make it possible for fans of the club all over the world to support them on a weekly basis.

“Sports clubs all over Ireland have been using [link= “www.locallotto.ie “]www.locallotto.ie[/link] to sell their weekly Lotto tickets for the last year, but we are the first club in Co. Leitrim to do so, ” said Terry Williams of Aughavas GAA Club.

“The weekly Lotto draw plays a huge part in our fundraising efforts. You can now take part in our draw on our club website [link= “www.aughavasgaa.com “]www.aughavasgaa.com[/link] or on [link= “www.locallotto.ie “]www.locallotto.ie/Leitrim/Aughavas/[/link]
whether you are in Aughavas, Dublin, Galway, London or New York.

“It is a safe and secure system, and it helps us reach people who live all over the world but who give their allegiance to Aughavas GAA Club. ”

The idea of [link= “www.locallotto.ie “]www.locallotto.ie[/link] came when founder Warren Healy lived in America, and realised he had no way of supporting his home GAA club, Carna-Cashel in Co. Galway.

“It grew from there, and now clubs all over Ireland are getting weekly revenue from supporters who no longer live locally, and are therefore not able to buy a weekly Lotto ticket in the local pub or shop, ” said Warren Healy, who runs [link= “www.locallotto.ie “]www.locallotto.ie[/link] from An Spideal, Co. Galway.

“We also discovered once we set up the site that people living locally also started to buy online, which is another welcome development for clubs like Aughavas. We realise how difficult it is to keep a club afloat and this definitely opens up a new source of revenue. ”

Clubs who require more details of how [link= “www.locallotto.ie “]www.locallotto.ie[/link] operates should contact Warren (warren.healy@locallotto.ie, 087-2365854, 091-553855.)

 

 

12-Jul-07 by Aughavas GAA

Senior & Intermediate Championship – Round 1 announced

The following Round 1 games in the Senior and Intermediate Championship have been announced.

[b]Aoine 20 Iúil 2007[/b]

Cloone – SFC
Carrigallen v Mohill 8.00 Brendan Sammon

[b]Satharn 21 Iúil 2007[/b]

Cloone – SFC
Sean O Heslins v Annaduff 5.15 Ray McBrien
Bornacoola v St. Marys 7.00 Michael Leyden

Pairc Sean – SFC & IFC
IFC – Aughnasheelin v Dromahaire 6.00 Sean McCartin

SFC – Glencar/Manorhamilton v Melvin Gaels 7.30 Francis Flynn

[b]Domhnach 22 Iúil 2007[/b]

Pairc Sean – IFC
Aughavas v Ballinaglera 2.00 Eamonn O Grady
Cloone v Gortletteragh 3.30 Thomas Forde

Drumshanbo – IFC
Glencar/Manorhamilton v Drumkeerin 3.30 James McCaffrey

 

 

12-Jul-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Coaching News

[b]Coaching news[/b]

Our Vhi GAA Cul camps have commenced last week with camps in Manorhamilton, Ck on Shannon and Aughawillan. The weather, while very poor at times failed to spoil the fun and enjoyment for all attending. We would ask parents of all children who attended our camp in Aughawillan to check their child’s kit bag, as a Manchester United jersey got misplaced and must be in the bottom of some bag. Finding this jersey would make a very good week even better for one little boy. Next weeks camps will be held in Aughavas, Dromahair and Gortletteragh. Parents are reminded that they can still register for the camps but certain kit sizes are running out of stock so please don’t leave it till the last minute and be dissapointed.

[b]Vhi Cul Camps[/b]
The following is a list of our remaining Vhi Cul camps for this year.
July 16th 20th Aughavas, Gortletteragh and Dromahair
July 23rd 27th Fenagh, Drumkeerin and Ck-on-Shannon.

Congrats to Karl Mallon from Bornacoola who was the winner of the free place in last weeks Observer competition. Karl will be attending our camp in Mohill. As our competition has now concluded we would like to thank John Connolly and the Leitrim Observer for running the competition on our behalf. John Mc Keon and Sinead Brennan will be our Vhi Cul camp ambassadors for 2007 and along with other members of our County teams will visit the camps to meet the children and have a chat. A surprise visitor at last weeks camp in Aughawillan was Mayo forward Andy Moran who called in for a chat, singed jerseys, hands, knees etc, and still had time to kick a few balls over the bar.

[b]Under 14 School of Excellence[/b]
Our under 14 school of excellence will continue on Saturday next 14/07 at 11.00 am in Ballinaglera GAA park. Bus times as per previous weeks. All players listed in last week’s paper are asked to please attend or contact Terry Mc Manus 071 9855658.

[b]Hurling News[/b]

[b]National Hurling Blitz weekend[/b]
The weekend of 25-26/08/07 has been designated National hurling Blitz weekend and Leitrim will host a blitz for weaker Counties at under 14 level. Full details will be published during the next few weeks.

[b]Summer camps[/b]
Their will be four all hurling summer camps during August as follows.
Manorhamilton …….. 30/07 to 01/08
Ballinamore ……….. 07/08 to 09/08
Carrick ……………… 13/08 to 15/08
Mohill ……………… 20/08 to 22/08

Camps will be open to boys and girls and the cost will be € 25 per person. There is no need to book for these camps, just come along on the morning. Don’t worry if you do not have a helmet or hurley as we will provide them on the day.

 

 

11-Jul-07 by Thomas Keenan

Senior & Intermediate Championship – updated

The Senior Championship & Intermediate will proceed as originally scheduled on the weekend after next. The full list of fixtures will be prepared and released to club secretaries and to this website as soon as possible, probably by Thursday evening. Note that all other grades of championship will follow asap the playing of Round 1 of the SFC and the Intermediate Championship.

 

 

10-Jul-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Ted Webb Cup – FlanOgan earns Leitrim win

Leitrim 1-11
Sligo 2-7

After absolutely dominating the exchanges in the first half, Leitrim had to come from behind to claim a minimum margin win over Sligo, thanks to a late Shane Flanagan free conversion at the end of Friday evening’s cracking Ted Webb Cup game in Kilcoyne Park, Tubbercurry.

Leitrim enjoyed a seven point’s interval lead after outplaying Sligo in the opening 30 minutes. But a rejuvenated Sligo turned the game completely around in the second half after they grabbed the lead at the end of the third quarter with goals from Thomas Byrne and sub Hughie Madden.

A dream start occurred for Leitrim when James Murray crashed the ball to the Sligo net within 20 seconds of the throw in after Murray had been put through by Shane Flanagan. Over the next 12 minutes Leitrim increased their lead when Shane Flanagan added two points and Morgan Quinn hit over a point, as well.

Leitrim ‘keeper Shane Sweeney prevented a Sligo goal bound effort entering his net in the 14th minute when deflecting a pile driver out for a ’45.’
Keelan Watters opened Sligo’s account when he hit over a long range in the next minute point.

Sligo’s Hughie Madden had a goal chance denied when Leitrim ‘keeper Shane Sweeney made a top class 21st minute save. Thomas Byrne cut Leitrim’s advantage when he put over a Sligo free three minutes later.

But Leitrim hit back with points from play by Morgan Quinn, Kevin Davey and Shane Flanagan to lead by 1-6 to 0-2 at the interval. However Sligo reduced Leitrim’s lead within five minutes of the restart when Thomas Byrne tapped over a free and Hughie Madden hit a point from play.

Martin Beirne kept the pressure on Sligo when he replied with a 36th minute Leitrim point. But over the next nine minutes Sligo took control of the exchanges and grabbed the lead for the first time in the game.

This purple Sligo patch was initiated by Jason Mathews when he hit over a 41st minute point from play. After that Tomas Byrne and Hughie Madden followed up with two well-takenÓgoals, which put the Yeats County in front.
After coming through some choppy waters, James Murray steadied the Leitrim ship when he levelled matters with a 46th minute point. Leitrim regained the lead when Morgan Quinn hit over another point five minutes later.

But Sligo regrouped and went back in front again by the 56th minute after Thomas Byrne hit over two points, one from play and the other from a well hit sideline kick. Byrne’s first point in this spell came an intense bout of Sligo pressure when Leitrim ‘keeper Shane Sweeney managed to keep the ball out of his net on no less than three successive occasions, before Byrne shot over.

Morgan Quinn failed to level matters when he hit a 60th minute Leitrim free wide but Shane Flanagan made amends when he tapped over another free two minutes later. Then, as the game was heading for a dramatic climax, Flanagan secured victory for Leitrim when he converted a 64th minute free.

However Sligo had a chance to claim a share of the spoils before the finish when Jason Mathews attempted to convert a long range free. But despite finding the distance with his kick, Mathews’ shot just tailed off wide.

Leitrim:
Shane Sweeney; Dean McVeigh, James O’Brien, Thomas Cornyn; Declan Brennan, Sean McWeeney, Shane Ryan; Kevin Davey (0-1), Conor McWeeney; Gerard Kelly, Morgan Quinn (0-3), Martin Beirne (0-1); James Murray (1-1), Shane Flanagan (0-5), Ryan Creamer. Subs Ciarán Brick for Creamer (59 mins).

Sligo:
James Connolly; James Kelly, Colin McTiernan, Kevin McGovern; Pat Hughes, James Brett, James Cummy; Jason Mathews (0-1), Niall Clarkin; Mark McGoldrick, Keith McGrath, David Carridiane; Ronan McGarriagle, Keelan Watters (0-1), Thomas Byrne (1-4). Subs: Hughie Madden (1-1) for McTiernan (19 mins), David Sheppard for Clarkin (49 mins).

Referee: Jerome Henry (Galway).

Thanks to PJ Leddy & Leitrim Post for supplying this article

 

 

10-Jul-07 by By PJ Leddy – Leitrim Post