President Nickey Brennan meets with Leitrim Primary Schools

Monday 21st May – Leitrim

Today there are Official Leitrim Primary Schools visits by the President of the Cumann Lúthchleas Gael, Nickey Brennan in conjunction with the Launch of Feile Peil na nÓg 2007 in Leitrim. He will visit Sligo tomorrow (Tuesday) and Roscommon on Friday in conjunction with Ladies President Geraldine Giles.

Wednesday is the Official Launch of Feile Peil na nÓg Liatroma 2007 in The Bush Hotel Carrick -on Shannon, Co. Leitrim

All visits have been organised by the local committees of Cumann na mBunscoil in conjunction with the local Feile Organising committee. The President will be accompanied on his visits by a visiting party including Cumann na mBunscoil representatives, GAA and Ladies County Board Officials, county players and Feile committee members.

The school visits also mark the official presentation of a Coca Cola training pack and product to each of the National Schools in the three counties that have been distributed to all of the schools prior to the visit.

12.00am
Visit to the Carrick on Shannon Sports complex. 25 schools in South Leitrim will be represented at the visit.

1.45pm
Visit to St. Clares National School in Manorhamilton where the remaining 16 schools from Leitrim will be in attendance.

Ladies GAA President Geraldine Giles will visit Leitrim Schools on Wednesday where she will also meet with the Ballinamore Junior girls team and also meet with Carrigallen Vocational School Senior Girls team. Ballinamore Junior girls team won this years Connacht ‘C’ Championship and were All Ireland Runners Up. Carrigallen Senior Girls team recently won the Connacht Schools D Championship.

 

 

21-May-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Underdogs – Press Release

Last year, for the first time, it was the turn of the ladies to be selected as Underdogs and the final selection took on the mighty All-Ireland Ladies Football Champions Cork.

This year the ladies are back – In November the Underdogs will head to the Big Apple to take on The New York All Stars , a selection of the best in the US.
Last year thousands of hopefuls applied and 30 were chosen. This year our trio of selectors promise to turn another 30 players into an elite squad capable of defeating the best.

TG4 and Adare Productions are now inviting applicants for The Underdogs. Any female player over 18, who has never played senior county football, or been on a panel and has never been nominated for an All Star, qualifies as an Underdog and can apply. Trials will begin in June.
If you think you deserve a seat on the flight to New York then book your ticket NOW !

To apply visit TG4’s website, www.tg4.ie, and click on the Underdogs link.

For further information, call Mark at Adare Productions on 01-2843877 or e-mail adare@eircom.net

 

 

17-May-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Launch of Feile Peil na nÓg

The President of the GAA Nickey Brennan will officially launch Feile Peil na nÓg this evening (23rd May) in the Bush Hotel at 8.00pm.

Also in attendance will be the President of Cumann Peil Gael na mBanÓgeraldine Giles who will be joined by County Board Officials from Leitrim, Roscommon and Sligo, members of Connacht Council and all of the clubs in the host counties participating in Feile.

The master of ceremonies for the evening will be ex Connacht Council President Tommy Moran.

 

 

17-May-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

List of Names – Corporate & non paye

Please note that the list of names as published on this website and in this weeks local press includes the names of corporate and non-paye donors combined with individuals who have joined the Tax Relief fundraiser entitled Get on the Team .

 

 

16-May-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Leitrim Gaels stage first game on new Community Field

Last weekend was a special one for the members of Leitrim Gaels who staged their first game on their magnificent new Community Field facility in Leitrim Village. They drew with Aughavas in the Masonite League Division Four Clash on Saturday evening on the wonderful new surfac e.

The new facility features a full-size all weather pitch with room for an additional training area and a running track, a large car park as well as a state of the art dressing room complex, with a fully fitted stainless steel kitchen, function room and offices.

Prior to this Leitrim Gaels had used the facilities of neighbouring club Kiltubrid.

Congratulations to all concerned on a fantastic development.

 

 

16-May-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Get on the team – initial list of names

Are you on the team yet ?

The fundraising scheme Get on the team devised by Leitrim County Board as the main source of fundraising for the development of the new stand at Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada, has been hailed a huge success as the contributions received to date has now well passed the half million mark.

The scheme which was launched late in 2006, is now gathering momentum as the stand reaches its completion date and presently donations are now coming in on a daily basis.

Speaking on behalf of the County Board Chairman Gerry McGovern has expressed the gratitude of the board to all who have made their donations to date and to all who have committed to making donations in the near future. He says “its an indication of the commitment of Leitrim people everywhere to support the development of Gaelic games in the county and the pride that Leitrim have in their County as Leitrim GAA provide one of the newest and most modern facilities in the country”

The Stand which is scheduled to be completed at the end of the month will boast the most modern facilities for players and supporters alike and something that every Leitrim person will be duly proud. Press facilities at the stand will be also of the highest standard.

Providing a facility of this nature is a huge achievement for a county like Leitrim as the County Board aim to provide state of the art facility for its players and supporters.

It is the aim of the County Board to have the stand paid for by its completion date, which is achievable with the assistance of all Leitrim supporters, and as the completion date looms the County Board are once again making a special appeal to people who wish to contribute to the cost whether it be through the scheme Get on the team or people who just want to make a donation of any nature, if they could to do so as soon as possible, as there is now a huge demand on funding to bring this new brilliant facility to a conclusion.

The following have made donations to date, and as the list gets longer we will bring the names of all who have made contributions to this magnificent development.

The following have made donations to our campaign:

Aidan Kilkenny, Manorhamilton
Anna Devaney, Manorhamilton
Barry Cox – Coxs Cleaners, Carrick
Barry Donnellan, Dublin
BenÓgilmartin, Manorhamilton
Berney Crossan, Longford
Bob O Callaghan, Dublin
Brendan Drumm, Dublin
Brendan Mulvey, Dublin
Brian Gordon, Mohill
Brian Reilly, Carrigallen
Bryan Dobson, Ballinaglera
Cathal McBrien, Aughawillan
Charlie Rinn, Dublin
Ciaran Mahon, Ballinamore
Colm Reynolds – Reynolds Hardware, Mohill
Conal Gibbons, Drumshanbo
Cyril Loughlin, Ballinaglera
Cyril McKeon, Drumshanbo
Danny McLoughlin, Carrick
Declan Bohan, Bornacoola
Declan Dunne, Dublin
Declan Loftus, Drumshanbo
Declan McCabe, Sligo
Declan O Carroll, Carrick
Declan Quinn, Longford
Denis Flynn, Hillstreet
Dermot Doran, Dublin
Dermot Gallagher, Carrick
Dermot McKeon, Drumshanbo
Des Quinn, Aughawillan
Donal McDwyer, Carrick
Eamonn Daly, Drumshanbo
Eamonn Price, Carrick
Eamonn Tubman, Fenagh
Edmund Doyle, Kiltubrid
Emer Hargaden, Fenagh
Enda Gilrane, Ballinaglera
Erin Recyclers, Kinlough
Fergal McGill, Bornacoola
Fintan Cox, Carrick
Fr. Liam Kelly, Kiltubrid
Fran Faulkner, Manorhamilton
Frank Brennan, Ballinamore
Frank Feighan, Boyle
Frank McKiernan, Longford
Frank McSharry, Dublin
Frank Mulvey, Ballinaglera
Frank Murray, Carrick
Frank Reynolds Plant Hire, Mohill
Frankie Reynolds, Ballinaglera
Frankie Smith, Carrick
Gabriel Glancy, Carrick
Gabriel McLoughlin, Fenagh
Gabriel O Malley, Kinlough
Garry Reilly, Newtownforbes
George McGoldrick, Sligo
George O Toole, Carrick
Gerald Fitzgerald Anthony, Carrick
Gerard A Flynn, Sligo
Gerard Nangle, DublinÓgerard O Rourke, Longford
Gerard Taylor, Carrick
Gerry Beirne, Mohill
Gerry Donnellan, Leitrim Village
Gerry Mahon, Ballinamore
Gerry McGourty, Ballinaglera
Gerry McLoughlin, Mohill
Gerry Murray, Sligo
Gus Oshea, Carrick
Henry Sorohan, Drumshanbo
Hugh McLoughlin, Sligo
Ivan Keaney, Carrick
James Farrell, Dromahaire
James Moran, Carrick
Jerome Quinn, Aughawillian
Jim McNaughton RIP, Carrick
Jim Meehan, Dromahaire
Jimmy Holohan, Drumreilly
Jimmy O Donnell, ManorhamiltonÓgerard Stenson, Maynooth
JJ 0 Rourke , Mohill
Joe Connolly, Dublin
Joe Dolan – Bush Hotel, Carrick
Joe Flynn, Carrick
Joe McMorrow, Ballinaglera
Joe McNamee, Dublin
John Fitzsimons, Maynooth
John Keenan , Gortleteragh
John McDwyer, Carrick
John McLoughlin, Carrick
John Moffatt, Kilmore
John Mulvey, Ballinaglera
John Reilly, Carrigallen
Jones Oil, Carrick
Joseph P Layden , Drumkeeran
Keelan Doran, Dublin
Ken McManus, Jamestown
Ken Moran, Carrick
Kevin Foley, Cloone
KevinÓglancy, Carrick
Kevin Harkin, Drumkeeran
Kevin Kennedy, Carrick
Kevin P. Kilrane, Mohill
Kevin O Malley, Kinlough
Kevin Quinn, Sligo
Kevin Torsney, Dromahaire
Killian McKiernan, Dublin
Killian Prior, Aughawillian
Leitrim Enterprise Board,
Leitrim Supporters, Leixlip
Liam Deane, Aughawillian
Liam Doherty, Leitrim
Liam McEllgunn, Carrick
Liam McNiff, Dublin
Marian Harkin, Sligo
Marian Kerrigan, Dublin
Marie Quinn, Aughawillian
Martin Cunniffe, Carrick
Martin Kelly, Carrick
Martin McGowan, Drumshanbo
Maura Duignan, Mohill
McGoverns Brothers, Aughavas
Mel Gorman, Longford
Merenda, Manorhamilton
Michael Doherty, Leitrim
Michael Feeney , Killargue
Michael Foley, Boyle
Michael Gannon, Carrick
Michael James McKiernan, Kiltubrid
Michael Loughlin, Ballinaglera
Michael McGowan, Kinlough
Michael McKeever, Carrick
Michael Reynolds , Portlaoise
Niall Gallogly, Ballinamore
Noel Deane, Kilkelly
Noel Dolan, Ballinamore
Noel McCloskey, Bornacoola
Noel Reynolds, Gortletteragh
Oliver Curran, Carrick
Oliver McGuiness , Carrick
Ollie Cull, Aughnasheelin
Packy McGarty, Mohill
Paddy Phelan, Carrick
Padraig & Mary White, Kinlough
Padraig Brown, Mohill
Padraig Kenny, Drumshanbo
Pat Glancy, Carrick
Pat King, Kilmore
Pat O Brien, New York
Pat Prior, Aughawillian
Pat Reynolds, Dublin
Patricia Bohan, Bornacoola
Patrick Egan, Fenagh
Patrick Farrell, Leitrim
Patrick Flanagan, Aughawillain
Paul Moreton, Dublin
Peadar Griffin, Carrick
Peter Foley, Carrick
Peter Gordon, Dublin
Peter Layden – Arigna Fuels, Arigna
Peter Meehan, Kells
Peter Reynolds, Dublin
Phil Brady, Arva
PJ Meehan, Kiltubrid
Ray Gilmartin, Ballinaglera
Robert Mulvey, Carrick
Seamus Clarke, New York
Seamus Devaney, Manorhamilton
Seamus Duignan, Drumkeeran
Seamus Heron, Drumshanbo
Seamus Lavin, Dublin
Seamus McGovern, Gortletteragh
Seamus McManus, Kiltubrid
Sean Maxwell, Drumreilly
Sean Flynn, Dublin
SeanÓglancy, Glenfarne
Sean McGoldrick, Carrick
Sean McGovern, Cloone
Sean Nolan, Dublin
Sean O Suilleabhain, Ballinamore
Sean Quinn, Ballyconnell
Shane Kerrigan, Dromahaire
Thady McTiernan, Manorhamilton
Thomas Eddie McGovern, Ballinamore
Thomas Guckian, Kiltoghert
Thomas Keenan, Gortletteragh
Tom Connefry, Sligo
Tom Feely, Sligo
Tommy Creegan, Cloone
Tommy Larkin, Bornacoola
Tommy Moran, Ballinamore
Tommy O Riordan, Dublin
Tommy Prior, Dublin
Tony Hayden, Sligo
Tony & Kevin Mulvey, Ballinaglera
Tony Gannon, Dublin
TP Leonard, Annaduff
Una Brady, Cavan
Walter Sharpely, Ballinamore
Willie McHugh, Dublin

 

 

15-May-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Current list of donors to our Fundraising campaign

Tomorrow morning we will publish the list of initial donors to our campaign which currently is at €540,000.

Over the coming weeks as the list gets longer we will bring the names of all who have made contributions to this magnificent development.

 

 

14-May-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Coaching news

Updates on VHI camps, Hurling Camps and the Under 10 Go Games Blitz

Vhi Cul Camps
The following is the full list of our Vhi Cul camps for this year.
July 2nd 6th Ck-on-Shannon, Manorhamilton and Aughawillan
July 9th 13th Mohill, Kinlough and Drumshanbo
July 16th 20th Aughavas, Gortletteragh and Dromahair
July 23rd 27th Fenagh, Drumkeerin and Ck-on-Shannon.

Parents are asked to please return applications forms promptly as we need to know figures to arrange coach numbers for each camp.

Hurling Camps
It is planned to run four three day hurling camps during the month of August. These camps will be Hurling/Camogie only and will be based in Manorhamilton, Ballinamore, Mohill and Ck-on-Shannon. Full details next week.

Under 10 Go Games Blitz
The next series of under 10 blitz will take place over the first two weekends in June. The following is a list of clubs and venues. The first named club will be the host club except for the Cloone / Glenfarne blitz which will be held in Drumshanbo. Full list as follows.
Saturday 02/06/07
Dromahair + Fenagh
Gortletteragh + Sean O’ Heslins
Annaduff + Aughavas
Allen Gaels + St. Marys
Drumkeerin + Kiltubrid

Saturday 09/06/07
Melvin Gaels + Manorhamilton
Leitrim Gaels + Aughnasheelin
Carrigallen + Bornacoola
Aughawillan / Drumreilly + Mohill
Cloone + Glenfarne ( Drumshanbo )

All games to commence at 10.30 and it is hoped that all new referees will make themselves available and get in some practise before Feile.

 

 

14-May-07 by Thomas Keenan

Coaching news

Vhi Cul Camps Application Forms.
Application forms have been delivered to all Schools this week and we would ask all parents to please fill in your form and return same promptly as we have to order the kits and we don’t want to disappoint any child. Their will be two camps in Carrick on Shannon this year to help parents who are away on holidays while their camp is on. The National launch of the Vhi Cul camps will take place this Thursday in Croke Park, with the Provincial launch taking place in Ballyhaunis on Monday 14/05.

Hurling Training Sessions.
Kevin Brisco will conduct training sessions with each of the hurling clubs, commencing this week. Kevin will be calling on clubs every two weeks and will work with all age groups. We have also organised hurling only, training camps, for the month of August and clubs should ensure that all of their young hurlers attend these camps.

Under 14 Hurling Blitz
A hurling club blitz at under 14 level will take place in Ballinamore on Saturday next. Blitz will commence at 11am and clubs are asked to be ready to start on time. This is the first of our hurling blitz and we will be running blitz at both under 12 and 16 over the course of the summer.

Transition year course
This course piloted last year in Mayo, and introduced to all Connacht counties this year has proved a great success with the three Leitrim schools, St. Clare’s PPS Manorhamilton, Drumkeerin Vocational school and the Marian College Mohill, who run a transition year programme. Well done to all who took part and to the Transition year coordinators in each school for all your help.

Under 14 School of Excellence.
All clubs will be contacted this week with a request to forward the names of players who they feel are up to the standard for this squad. Clubs will be asked to limit the number of names submitted to a maximum of three.

Coaching course certs
All coaches who completed either Foundation level or Level one during 2006/2007 will be forwarded their certs in the next few weeks.

 

 

07-May-07 by Thomas Keenan

Junior Squad for this weekends Championship encounter

The following is a list of the 29 members of the Junior Squad listed in alphabetical order (by surname) from which the starting 15 will be chosen for tomorrow evenings clash with Mayo in Charlestown.

Gavin Beirne – Acadh Mhaolainn
Jonathan Cassidy – Naomh Muire
Shane Conroy – Barr na Cúille
Ray Cox – Eanach Dubh
James Cox – Eanach Dubh
Conor Daly – Naomh Muire
Noel Doonan – Carraig Alainn
Colm Farrell – Barr na Cúille
Stephen Fenney – Droim Caorthainn
David Flynn – Carraig Alainn
RonanÓgallagher – Maothail
Enda Gallagher – Gleann Fearrna/Coillte Clochair
James Glancy – Naomh Muire
Fergal Glancy – Gleann Fearrna/Coillte Clochair
Philip Howard – Barr na Cúille
Dominic Kelly – Gleann an Chairthe Cluainín
Donnacha Lynch – Gaeil na hAilne
Enda Lyons – Carraig Alainn
Brian McDonald – Gleann an Chairthe Cluainín
Thomas McDonald – Gleann an Chairthe Cluainín
Christopher McGowan – Droim Dá Heithear
Philip McGuinness – Maothail
Dara McKiernan – Cill Tiobraid
Andrew McManus – Carraig Alainn
David O Connor – Barr na Cúille
Adrian O Flynn – Gleann an Chairthe Cluainín
Christopher Prior – Acadh MhaolainnÓgary Reynolds – Carraig Alainn
Mark Rooney – Gleann an Chairthe Cluainín

 

 

03-May-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Master Fixture Plan – released to clubs

[b]Important Notice from CCC regarding Master Fixture Plan[/b]

A Master Fixture Plan for the remainder of the 2007 was sent to Club secretaries this morning. Note that [b]it is only a guide[/b] as to where fixtures may be placed, depending on circumstances, the principal being the progress of the Leitrim Senior Football team in the Championship, and as such may require future adjustment. You should also note that Rounds of League/Championship have been slotted into various weekends, as appropriate.

Future meetings of CCC Liatroma will decide the more specific aspects of various rounds/fixtures. As such, the plan is just a guide as to the weekend on which the games may be played, but the specific Saturday/Sunday breakdown of games has yet to be decided.

May Fixtures
The remaining fixtures for May will be uploaded in the next 24 hours.

 

 

02-May-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Half Million Mark

Leitrim GAA are pleased to announce that the Get On the Team fund raising initiative has reached the half million euro mark over the weekend. There has been a considerable number of individuals sending in their donations in recent days at a time when funding is most needed. We are now one third of the way towards our target of €1.5 million.

This projects aim is to replace the old dressing rooms and media area with a fantastic new structure that not only replaces the old but gives us an extra 3,000 seats for spectators.

The new stand is progressing well as we get closer to its completion date in 5 weeks time. The ground floor which includes 4 large dressing rooms are at an advanced stage (painting and tiling) and the middle suite of offices are well progressed. A lot of work is currently happening at the Media area as there is a body of work involved in enclosing this area. The spectator area is now ready for seating and the task of installing the 3,000 seats will begin this week.

This stand will have state of the art facilities for players, spectators and the Media. It will have the most modern communication facilities of any GAA stadium in Ireland.

If you are not on the Team Fundraiser and wish to do so then please contact an officer of the County Board as soon as possible as every euro invested at this stage will reduce the cost of any borrowings that Leitrim GAA may have to endure. Click on the Developments Link on the left hand side to obtain more specific info. and instructions. Donations that are not Tax Relief compatible are also most welcome.

This is a project where everyone wins – please support it.

 

 

30-Apr-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO