Leitrim GAA Supporters Club Draw

This year the Leitrim GAA Supporter’s Club celebrates its 21st anniversary of its foundation in 1986 by the present Chairman of the Dublin branch Mr Eamonn Duignan. In the mean time the supporters club has been very active in fundraising for Leitrim GAA, and has in the past number of has been the main funding source for our inter county teams at all levels.

This years draw will take place on Saturday night March 31st in Cox’s Steak House Dromod, and presently all supporters of Leitrim GAA are being asked to contribute and make this draw the best to date.

The supporters club has been a major factor in Leitrim providing the very best facilities for it’s inter county players, but with rising costs this task is getting more difficult every year. Leitrim Inter county players at all levels are very committed, and put in a huge effort year in year out to represent their county, and provide many hours of entertainment for Supporters, so it is very important that supporters recognise this , and supporting this draw is one way of appreciating their efforts

For this years draw there are 10 very valuable prizes , which have all been donated by business’s locally, with the first prize € 5000.The tickets cost €40 and everybody who joins the supporters club will receive the 2007 car sticker.

The car sticker is a great method of displaying your support for the team, and as you travel to the various games whether it is league or championship all cars displaying the Leitrim GAA Supporters Club car sticker is a great show of solidarity and support for the team.

Presently Leitrim GAA are also involved in two major developments , with the construction of the 3000 seated stand at Pairc Sean due for completion in May 2007, and the two training pitches ready for the final surface to be laid also in May of this year.
With those two major projects continuing along side each other it is very obvious that Leitrim GAA are working very hard to provide facilities of the very best standard for both players and supporters.

Developments of this nature are very demanding on the finances of the board, and supporters have beenÓgreat in making donations towards the cost of these developments, but this being the 21st anniversary of the Supporters Club, Leitrim GAA would be appealing to all its followers to rally in behind the Supporters Club and once again show that Leitrim Supporters are the best supporters in the country . Your support will be much appreciated

The prizes for this years draw are as follows
1 St prize €5000 sponsored Cox’s Dromad
2nd prize €1500 sponsored by Kevin Quinn Embassy Rooms Sligo
3rd Prize €1000
4th prize 28? Colour T V( with teletext) sponsored by Mohill Hardware Mohill
5th prize sony DVD Recorder sponsored by Berney Crossan electricial Longford
6th prize €300 sponsored by Aoife Gorman Longford
7th Prize € 300 sponsored by Gerry Murray Food store Sligo
8th prize €300 sponsored by Gerry O Rourke Longford
9th Prize € 300 sponsored by the Commercial Hotel Ballinamore
10th prize € 300 sponsored by Sean Clarke Rynn Valley Lodge Hotel Mohill

Tickets and car stickers fort he draw can be got from any of the following committee members:

John Mulvey, Jim Meehan, Marie Lee, John Keaney, Tom Guckian, John Joe Cullen Attracta O Reilly, Michael McGowan, Shay Reynolds, Pat Feely, Pauric Brown, Gerry McGovern

 

 

30-Mar-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Niall Higgins – RIP

Niall Higgins (Allen Gaels) lost his week long battle on Saturday afternoon in Beaumount Hospital, having been struck by a vehicle on the early hours of Sunday March 18th.

Niall played with his local club Allen Gaels and was a member of Leitrim Minor and Vocational School Panels.

The removal mass will take place today (March 27th) in St. Patricks Church, Drumshanbo at 7:30pm with the funeral mass tomorrow morning at 11am.

On behalf of everyone in Leitrim GAA, sincerest sympathies are extended to Nialls parents Paddy and Mairead, brothers Conor, Ryan and Gareth and extended family and friends.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

 

 

27-Mar-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Barry McWeeney – Writers Personality of the Month

Congratulations to Barry McWeeney (Aughnasheelin & Leitrim) who has been honoured with the January award in the scheme, jointly promoted by Connacht Council and TF Royal Theatre and Hotel, Castlebar.

McWeeneys defensive excellence was a key factor for Sligo IT in their recent FBD and Sigerson Cup runs. He is also an important member of the Leitrim Senior panel.

The monthly award winners will receive their presentations at a special function in the TF Royal Theatre and Hotel, Castlebar after the season is over, at which the Michael McDonnell Award for the Personality of the Year will be announced.

Well done Barry on your award !

 

 

27-Mar-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Coaching news

April Workshops

Monday April 2nd
[b]Developing Hurling Skills[/b]
Paudi Butler and Damien Coleman will conduct this practical workshop on developing hurling skills. This workshop is a follow on from the two previous workshops conducted in Ck on- Shannon and Manorhamilton. It will take place in Ballinamore GAA grounds and will commence at 7pm. All Hurling clubs are asked to ensure they have 5 players each at this workshop and all coaches in the County should attend this workshop.

Friday April 7th
[b]Fundamentals Development Prog[/b]
The venue for this workshop will be the Sports Complex Ck on Shannon commencing at 8pm. Des Newton will conduct this workshop which will look at ways of developing in our children, the fundamentals of our games and is a workshop that should be attended by all those working with children from the age’s six to ten. We would encourage as many primary school teachers as possible to attend.

[b]Under 10 Blitz [/b]
The first series of under 10 Blitz are scheduled, weather permitting, for April 7th and 14th. We will include a go-games station at each venue to advise coaches on all aspects of go-games. The following are the groupings and dates.

April 7th Venue Aughnasheelin Clubs, Aughnasheelin, Cloone, Aughavas, Kiltubrid and Bornacoola.
Venue – Aughawillan Clubs,Drumreilly/Aughawillan, Carrigallen, Sean O’Heslin’s, Fenagh and Gortletteragh.

April 14th Venue Drumshanbo – Allen Gaels, Mohill, St. Marys, Annaduff and Leitrim Gaels.
Venue Manorhamilton Clubs, Melvin Gaels, Dromahair, Drumkeerin and Glenfarne Kilty.

Any club not listed above who have an under 10 team this year, please contact Thomas Keenan 087-6591049 and we will fit you in. Clubs are also reminded that they must register their under 10 team, on their club registration form submitted to the County secretary Declan Bohan for insurance purposes.

[b]Vhi Cul Camps Application Forms[/b]
Due to a delay in printing, parents and children should note that application forms for this years camp’s will be distributed in the Schools the week after the Easter break. Thankfully this years forms are Family forms, therefore one form will be sufficient for each household and the dates and venues for all Leitrim Vhi Cul camps will be listed on the forms, this I am sure will be welcomed by all parents.

[b]Vhi Cul Camp Launch[/b]
This years camps were launched after the Leitrim v Carlow game in Cloone on Sunday last. A special word of thanks to the Senior players who took time out to assist with the launch and to Kieran Campbell from Bornacoola who modelled this years Jersey.

 

 

27-Mar-07 by Thomas Keenan

Leitrim v Carlow – Report

Leitrim 3-15
Carlow 1-7

LEITRIM turned in a sparkling second-half performance to crush the Managerless and pointless Carlow in an entertaining game in Cloone.

Matters were evenly matched in the opening 18 minutes when the sides traded two points. Brian Kelly put over a pair of Carlow frees, while Fintan McBrien and Declan Maxwell hit the target for Leitrim.

Leitrim edged into a decisive lead by the 27th minute, with James Glancy Scóring a goal while Ciaran Duignan, Shane Foley, Donal Brennan, Fintan McBrien and Gary McCloskey added a point each, all without reply from the visitors.

However, Brian Kelly hit back with four converted frees to leave Carlow trailing by four points, with the half-time score standing at 1-7 to 0-6.

Ciaran Duignan added two Leitrim points from frees in the opening quarter of the second half, before Kelly replied with his seventh converted free for Carlow.

Carlow were right back in contention when Mark Carpenter drove home a well-takenÓgoal in the 50th minute.

However, they failed to score for the rest of the game as Leitrim went on to shoot an unanswered two goals and six points.

Carlow were reduced to 14 players before the finish when Brian Leonard was dismissed for two yellow cards.

ScórERS – Leitrim: D Brennan, J Glancy 1-1 each, P McGuinness 1-0, C Duignan 0-7, D Maxwell, F McBrien 0-2 each, C Regan, G McCloskey 0-1 each. Carlow: M Carpenter 1-0, B Kelly 0-7

LEITRIM – nÓgill, M McGuinness, J McKeon, D Reynolds, C Regan, B McWeeney, S Foley, C Farrell, G McCloskey, B Brennan, D Maxwell, C Duignan, F McBrien, D Brennan, J Glancy. Subs: M Duignan for Farrell (19), B Prior for B Brennan (19), C Kennedy for McBrien (45), A O Flynn for McKeon (65), P McGuinness for J Glancy (67)

CARLOW – J Clarke, J Ryan, B Leonard, B English, P Cashin, M Nolan, C Bolger, G Morrisey, R McGrath, JJ Smith, P Reid, M Carpenter, D Hayden, B Farrell, B Kelly. Subs: N Conway for Morrissey (32), A Murphy for Farrell (32), J Roche for Bolger (57), K Nolan for Cashin (62), G Farrell for Smith (66)

REF – A McLynn (Derry)

 

 

26-Mar-07 by Unison.ie

Leitrim Scór Finals

Manorhamilton has become the choice venue for Leitrim Scór Finals and it was another great occasion on Saturday last with a full house and great entertainment for the audience. Five clubs shared the list of winners with Glencar/Manorhamilton, Aughnasheelin, Bornacoola getting two each and Dromahair and St Caillin’s one each.

Rince Foirne

Bornacoola, St Mary’s and Glencar/Manorhamilton were the contenders and the old reliables, Glencar/Manorhamilton, won again with Ciara Flynn, Amanda Sweeney, Nicole O’Hara, Louise Loughlin, Emmet McMorrow, Michael J Rooney, Aidan McLoughlin and Shane Connaire doing the dancing.

Amhranaíocht Aonair

Dromahair, Sean O’Heslins, Leitrim Gaels and Aughnasheelin were represented in Solo Singing and Aughnasheelin’s Sinéad Egan won the Leitrim title for the fourth time in recent years.

Ceol Uirlise

There were three groups in the music, Aughnasheelin Dromahair and Bornacoola. Dromahair’s group of Sean Conlan, Stephen McInerney, Ann Conlan, Brid Donaghue and Noel McMahon repeated their success of two years ago.

Aithriseoireacht

There were new faces in this competition with Bornacoola, Aughawillan, St Osnatts and Glencar/Manorhamilton involved and a new winner with Louise Staunton winning for Bornacoola. Thus Bornacoola retained the title won last year by Aidan Dockery.

Bailéad Ghrúpa

After their victory in the All Ireland Finals in Killarney last year, Aughnasheelin had just there of last year’s group on stage: Brendan Sammon, Sinéad Egan and Síle McNulty. This year they were joined by Fiona and Shane McNulty and they won again ahead of Bornacoola, St Mary’s and Glencar/Manorhamilton.

Trath na gCeist

One has to back as far as 1989 to find any club other than Bornacoola and Sean O’Heslins winning the Question Time. Since O’Heslins faded off the scene Bornacoola are now the strongest in the question time and they won well ahead of St Caillin’s, Glencar/Manorhamilton and St Mary’s. Bornacoola’s team was: Aidan Dockery, Liam Rabbitt and Fergal MacGiolla

Nuachleas

This was probably the most exciting competition of the night with four very original and well constructed acts from Aughnasheelin, St Caillins, Bornacoola and Dromahair. Fenagh, with their All Ireland experience from two years ago to boost them were worthy winners again. Their actors were: T P McLoughlin, Betty Doonan, Séamus Mollaghan, Shane O’Rourke, Kevin Doonan, Martin Doonan, Eileen Doonan and Maureen McLoughlin.

Rince Seit

There was good entertainment here also with Bornacoola, last years winners, Glencar/Manorhamilton, Aughnasheelin and St Caillins involved. The winners were Glencar/Manorhamilton.

Club of the Year

The award went again to Bornacoola, as they were the only club to enter in all eight competitions at the semi final stage. The award was presented by Gerry McGovern, Cathaoirleach of the Co Board to Martina Hackett, Bornacoola’s Scór Officer. The whole night was under the excellent control of Fear a Tí; Sean Mac Suibhne.

Connacht Finals

The Connacht Finals are in Ballinamore Community Centre on Saturday next starting promptly at 6.00pm. There will undoubtedly be a full house in Ballinamore so supporters are advised to be there early.

 

 

25-Mar-07 by S O S

Galway convincing winners in U21 Championship

Galway ran out convincing winners in a game that Leitrim were chasing from the throw-in. Galways pace and dominance in midfield were the main factors in this rescheduled Championship encounter in Duggan Park, Ballinasloe.

From the off Galway applied the pressure and led 0-3 to 0-2 after 10 minutes. Leitrims goalie Conor Daly had his part to play with 3 excellent saves in the first half. The score at half time was 0-8 to Leitrims 0-3. While there was only 5 points between the sides the Galway team were just getting into their stride.

The Leitrim defence were under pressure for the most of the game and none more so than in the second half. After 10 minutes in with 2 more points in the bag Galway scored their first goal and this put daylight between the teams. Galways dominace took over and they scored a total of 3-12 in the second half to Leitrims 3 points.

The final whistle couldn t come soon enough for Leitrim as the final result read:
Galway 3-20 Leitrim 0-6

Galway now proceed to meet Mayo in the Semifinal next weekend.

Leitrim U21 Panel:
Conor Daly
Niall McGovern
Stephen Feeney
Shane LoughlinÓgary Reynolds
Liam Ferguson
Colm Clarke
Ronan O Gallachoir
Brendan Guckian
Christopher McGowan
Emlyn Mulligan
Conor Sheridan
David O Connor
Robert Lowe
Fergal Clancy
Anthony Mulvey
Jason Conroy
Anthony McDonald
David Charles
Conor Mcloughlin
Brian Mulvey
James Earley
Darren Sweeney
Ronan Mulvey
Damien McGuinness
Karl Ward
Gerard McGovern
Niall Doonan
Ronan Kennedy
Dermot Reynolds

 

 

24-Mar-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Coaching news

[b]March Workshops[/b]

Saturday March 24th.
[b]Exercises for Goalkeepers 12 16 yrs[/b]
This workshop will demonstrate exercises for developing Goalkeeping skills. It is the first workshop to concentrate on this very important area of our game. All coaches, no matter what age group you are working with should attend, along with all Goalkeepers. This workshop will be given by Mick O’Shea, the current goalkeeping coach to the Kerry senior team. The workshop, weather permitting, will take place in Allen Gaels GAA grounds Drumshanbo, commencing at 10.30 am.

[b]April Workshops[/b]

Monday April 2nd.
[b]Developing Hurling Skills[/b]
Paudi Butler and Damien Coleman will conduct this practical workshop on developing hurling skills. It is hoped that this workshop can be held out doors but we will confirm both time and venue next week.

Friday April 7th
[b]Fundamentals Development Prog.[/b]
This is the re-fixed date for this programme which had to be cancelled earlier in March. This workshop will look at ways of developing in our children, the fundamentals of our games and should be attended by all those working with children from the ages six to ten.
Full details of time and venue in next weeks news..

[b]Under 10 Blitz [/b]
The first series of under 10 Blitz are scheduled, weather permitting, for April 7th and 14th. We will include a go-games station at each venue to advise coaches on all aspects of go-games. The following are the groupings and dates.

April 7th

Aughnasheelin, Cloone, Aughavas, Kiltubrid and Bornacoola.

Drumreilly/Aughawillan, Carrigallen, Sean O’Heslin’s, Fenagh and Gortletteragh.

April 14th.

Allen Gaels, Mohill, St. Marys, Annaduff and Leitrim Gaels.

Manorhamilton, Melvin Gaels, Dromahair, Drumkeerin and Glenfarne Kilty.

Any club not listed above who have an under 10 team this year, please contact Thomas Keenan 087-6591049 and we will fit you in. Clubs are also reminded that they must register their under 10 team, on their club registration form submitted to the County secretary Declan Bohan for insurance purposes.

[b]Vhi Cul Camp Launch[/b]
Due to the refixing of the Under 21 game v Galway for next Saturday, we have put back the launch of this years Vhi Cul camps till after the Leitrim V Carlow game in Cloone on Sunday. The new Kit for 2007 will be on display at this launch.

[b]Vhi Cul Camps Application Forms[/b]
Parents and children should note that we hope to have application forms for this years camps will be in the Schools before the Easter break. Thankfully this years forms are Family forms, therefore one form will be sufficient for each household and the dates and venues for all Leitrim Vhi Cul camps will be listed on the forms, this I am sure will be welcomed by all parents.

 

 

21-Mar-07 by Thomas Keenan

Leitrim v Sligo – Hurling report

Leitrim 3 5
Sligo 2 8

A goal by sub James McGreal just before the end gave Leitrim a share of the spoils in an exciting derby showdown with neighbours, Sligo in Ballinamore on Sunday.

A very heavy snow shower after 7 minutes in the second forced a cessation in play for a 6 minute spell when both teams were sent to their dugouts by Referee Alan Kelly.

Leitrim were very impressive in the opening quarter and grabbed a seven point’s lead, thanks largely to goals from Sean Walsh and Michael Burns.

But the Yeats County were back in contention by the interval and only trailed by the minimum after Niall Cadden and Colm Crowley found the Leitrim net in turn.

Mark Burke put over three Sligo frees from 60 yards and Liam Reidy converted a 25 metre free, to level matters by the 72 minute.

After that Burke found the range from further Sligo frees, to put his side three points in front as the final whistle approached.

The goal by sub James McGreal in extra time gave Leitrim a share of the spoils goal in extra time by Leitrim divided the spoils.

Leitrim: A. O’Shea, M. Reilly, N. Glancy, M. Dolan, S. Feeney, J. Keane, V. McDermott, C. Cunniffe 0 4, S. Walsh 1 0, B. Murray, F. Carroll, D. Poniard, M. Burns 1 1, J. Glancy, P McWeeney. Subs J. McGreal 1 0 for Murray (71m.)

Sligo: E. Lonergan, F. Coyne, F. Hayes, R, Haughey, R. Cox, M. Burke 0 7, K. Raymond, D. Burke, L. Reidy, E. Gallagher, M. Fitzsimons 0 1, M. Gilmartin, C. Crowley 1 0, P. Quinn, N. Cadden 1 0. Subs M. Shelly for Quinn (53m.), D. Collery for Gallagher (55m.), L. Cadden for N. Cadden (61m.), M. Murphy for Haughey (75m.).

Referee: A. Kelly (Galway).

 

 

20-Mar-07 by PJ Leddy

U21 Game postponed – Update

Unbelieveable as it may seem the U21 game was called off within 1 hour of throw-in. This is the 3rd time a Leitrim teams fixture has called at an away venue, twice inÓgalway and once in Ruislip. In fact it could be argued that it is the 4th time considering this weekends fixture change for the Seniors against London.

It is believed that heavy rainfall since 10:30am this morning is the cause of the postponement.

Refixture announced for next Saturday (24th March) at 3:30pm in Ballinasloe.

 

 

17-Mar-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

New Divisons 3 & 4

The rearranged fixtures for Divisions 3 & 4 are now online. Division 3 is now a 9 team configuration and Division 4 contains 13 teams.

 

 

17-Mar-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Change of venue for County Minors

The county minor game between Leitrim and Sligo is switched from Drumshanbo to Cloone. The throw-in remains at 5pm tomorrow evening (Saturday).

 

 

16-Mar-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO