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

Leitrim v Dublin venue confirmed for St Brigids GA

The game has a 2.00pm throw in and will be eagerly anticipated by both teams who are safely thrugh to the quarter finals of Division 2. Despite a defeat in their opening game against Sligo, Dublin have bounced back with wins against Limerick and Clare. A win for either team would theoretically set up an easier quarter final draw but will have to await the final day results to know who their opponents will be. All that is certain at this time is that a defeat for Leitrim will see them finish fourth in Section 2A and face undefeated Tipperary have finished top of Section 2B. With the Leitrim mens game on Sunday in Newbridge now deferred we invite all Leitrim supporters in Dublin to support the ladies team in St Brigids.

 

 

15-Mar-07 by Patricia Bohan – Ladies PRO

London Appeal Successful

The GAA have confirmed that an appeal by the London County Committee against the re-fixing of their Division 2a Allianz football league game against Leitrim at a neutral venue on Sunday next has been successful.

This means that Sunday’s game, scheduled for Newbridge, has now been postponed. A date for the re-fixture has yet to be agreed.

 

 

14-Mar-07 by GAA

Changes to Divisons 3 and 4

Following a request by Aughawillan Club to the County Board committee on Monday night there will be a change to the make up of Divisons 3 and 4.

Aughawillan have been placed in Division 3 for the last number of years but they felt that Division 4 would be better suited to that team. They put a proposal forward to allow their team to be regraded into Division 4. This proposal was presented to Club delegates at last Mondays County board meeting. Their proposal was carried and the current structure of Division 3 (10 teams) and Divison 4 (12 Teams) will change to a new 9 Team Divison 3 and a 13 team Divison 4.

This change will necessitate the abandonment of the current fixtures for Divisons 3 & 4 and the redrawing of new fixtures. It is expected that a new plan of fixtures for both Divisions will be announced this coming weekend. It is also expected that Divison 4 will commence on weekend of 24/25 Marta while the Division 3 start date will commence as previously expected on the following weekend – 31 Marta/01 Aibrean.

 

 

14-Mar-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Coaching news

March Workshops

Thursday March 15th
[b]SAQ and general fitness drills.[/b]
Martin McGrath will give a practical demonstration of SAQ fitness drills and general fitness exercises. This workshop will offer coaches some fresh ideas on the use of SAQ equipment in team preparation. It will take place in the Sports Complex Ck on Shannon on Thursday evening 15/03, commencing at 8 pm.

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. Due to the poor weather conditions of late we are unable to confirm a venue at the moment, but will do so in next weeks Coaching 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.

[b]Vhi Cul Camp Launch[/b]
The County launch of our 2007 Vhi Cul camps will now take place on the Saturday 24/03, at the workshop for goalkeepers given by Mick O’ Shea.

[b]Hurling Coach[/b]
Leitrim GAA have appointed Mr. Kevin Brisco from Galway, to the position of Hurling Coach, with responsibility for the development of School coaching. Club hurling, summer camps and County development squads. Kevin will also work with the County hurling committee with a view to increasing participation at all levels. Kevin will be with us till the end of October. We wish him all the best in his new role.

 

 

13-Mar-07 by Thomas Keenen

Longford v Leitrim

Longford 1-14

Leitrim 0-10

Longford collected another two points in their bid to reach the knock-out stages of Division 2 when they came from behind to beat neighbours Leitrim at Pearse Park.

A second-half fisted goal from Brian KavanÓgh proved the turning point, leaving Longford in a 1-10 to 0-8 lead, and four more points followed – three from Paul Barden – as they ran out convincing winners.

Leitrim began the better side, racing into a 0-6 to 0-1 lead after 19 minutes – the points coming from Michael Foley (2), Ciaran Duignan (2), Michael Duignan and James Glancy.

Longford gradually got their act together and by half-time had narrowed the gap to just two points (0-7 to 0-5) following scores from KavanÓgh, Paul Barden and Padraic Davis.

The home side eventually got on top and were much the better team after the break as they outscored Leitrim 1-9 to 0-3.

ScórERS – Longford: B KavanÓgh 1-3, P Barden, P Davis both 0-4 (2f), K Smyth, P Berry, L Keenan 0-1 each. Leitrim: C Duignan 0-4 (4f), M Foley 0-3 (2f), J Glancy 0-2, M Duignan 0-1.

LONGFORD – D Sheridan; E Ledwith, D Masterson, C Conefrey; S Mulligan, D Hannify, D Brady; L Keenan, P Barden; P Berry, T Smullen, K Smyth; F McGee, P Davis, B KavanÓgh. Subs: N Farrell for Conefrey (inj 11); N Sheridan for McGee (43); DC Reilly for Ledwith (54); D Barden for Davis (59); K Mulligan for Berry (inj 62).

LEITRIM – nÓgill; M McGuinness, J McKeon, D Reynolds; B McWeeney, B Prior, S Foley; M Duignan, G McCloskey; C Regan, M Foley, B Brennan; F McBrien, C Duignan, J Glancy. Subs: D Beck for Regan (35); D Maxwell for McBrien (47); C Kennedy for McWeeney (51); S Canning for M Duignan (63); N Doonan for B Brennan (67).

REF – M Meade (Limerick)

 

 

12-Mar-07 by Unsion.ie

Leitrim Scór Sinsear

The two Leitrim Senior Scór semi finals were held at the weekend in Bornacoola on Friday and on Saturday in Drumreilly. Bornacoola was packed on Friday night and there was a great line-up in all events. The Saturday night was a bit slacker in Drumreilly when a number of clubs had to bow out for one reason or another.

Overall, 13 clubs took part which is an increase of two on last year. Kiltubrid, St Osnatts and Melvin Gaels were back taking part this year.

The following are the qualifiers for the Finals in Manorhamilton on Saturday week 24 March:

Rince Foirne: Glencar/Manorhamilton, Bornacoola, St Mary’s

Amhranaíocht: Aughnasheelin, Sean O’Heslin’s, Dromahair, Leitrim Gaels

Ceol: Aughnasheelin, Dromahair, Bornacoola

Aithriseoireacht: Glencar/Manorhamilton, Bornacoola, Aughawillan, St Osnatt’s

Bailéad Ghrúpa: Aughnasheelin, Bornacoola, St Mary’s, Glencar/Manorhamilton

Trath na gCeist: Bornacoola, Fenagh, Glencar/Manorhamilton, St Mary’s

Nuachleas: Aughnasheelin, Fenagh, Bornacoola, Dromahair

Rince Seit: Bornacoola, Glencar/Manorhamilton, Aughnasheelin, Fenagh

 

 

12-Mar-07 by Sean O S

Ladies defeat Limerick and confirm Division 2 stat

After defeats in their opening two games, the pressure on Leitrim to deliver a win was well answered with a powerful second half performance, a trademark of many of last seasons games. Leitrim did not have it all their own way in the first half as they played into driving wind and rain and were two points in arrears after ten minutes following points from Dymphna O Brien. Sarah McLoughlin reduced the arrears as Leitrim were reduced to fourteen players for ten minutes following a Charlene Tyrrells sin bin offence. Leitrim battled bravely against the elements and an Ann Marie Cox free levelled matters during this period. However Limerick rallied and scored three unanswered points in the remainder of the half as Leitrim missed a number of chances to cut the deficit including a disallowed goal.

Within eight minutes of the restart Leitrim were level with three well worked points. Mid way through the half a Cox goal put Leitrim in front for the first time and they closed out the game with incredible committment and resolute defending all over the field to record a 1-8 to 0-6 win. This vistory relegated Limerick to Division 3 for next season and ensures Leitrim remain in Division 2 in addition to qualifying for the knock out stages of the League. Next Sunday Leitrim face a resurgent Dublin team who defeated Clare by eight points on Sunday.

 

 

11-Mar-07 by Patricia Bohan – Ladies PRO

New Hurling Coach

Leitrim GAA have appointed Mr. Kevin Brisco from Galway, to the position of Hurling Coach, with responsibility for the development of School coaching. Club hurling, summer camps and County development squads. Kevin will also work with the County hurling committee with a view to increasing participation at all levels. Kevin will be with us till the end of October. We wish him all the best in his new role.

 

 

11-Mar-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

County Board Meeting

There will be a county board meeting on tomorrow night (Monday, March 12th) at 8:30pm in Drumkeeran Community Centre.

 

 

11-Mar-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Scolaireachta­ Gaeltachta

There were a large number of applicants for the Leitrim Co Board GAA Gaeltacht Scholarships and a very high standard among the youngsters who attended for interview. There were 14 scholarships in all, and four of these were for people who participated in Scór na nÓg last year.

Buíochas do na buachaillí agus na cailíní go léir a chuir isteach ar na Scolaireachta­ agus comhghairdeas do na buaiteoirí.

Seo iad na daoine a fuair Scolaireachta­ don bhliain seo:

[b]Scolaireachta­ do dhaoine a ghlac páirt i Scór[/b]

Niamh Ní Mháille, Príomh Sráid, Carraig Álainn (€200)
Rodger Baker Kenny, Cill Srianáin, Cora Droma Rúisc (€100)
Cian Mac an Bháird, Corduff, Aughamore, Cora Droma Rúisc (€100)
Eoin McHugh, Killaneen, Béal an Átha Móir (€100)

[b]Scolaireachta­ Eile[/b]

Colm Ó Buacháin, Glencarraig, Cora Droma Rúisc (€250)
Pól Ó Cuirrín, Hartley, Cora Droma Rúisc (€250)
Ciara Nic Uidhir, Lavareen, Achadh Easa (€100)
Máire Ní Raghallaigh, Tulaigh, Béal an Átha Móir (€100)
Alison Nic Eoin, Liscloonadea, Maothail (€100)
Ciarán Mac an Crosáin, Lisconnor, Kilclare (€100)
Giolláin Ní Laodáin, Baile Dubh, Béal an Átha Móir (€100)
Rhona McSharry, Lorgan Bhúi, Cluainín (€100)
Máire Ní Phoniard, Príomh Sráid, Cluainín (€100)
Colm Ó Raghallaigh, Tulaigh, Béal an Átha Móir (€100)

 

 

10-Mar-07 by Sean O Suilleabhain

Leitrim team to be announced on Sunday

The Leitrim Senior Football Team to play Longford on Sundays Allianz National League – Round 4 will not be announced until Sunday.

 

 

09-Mar-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO