All Ireland Qualifiers – Fixture Announced

[b]Leitrim[/b] will play Sligo in the All Ireland Qualifiers in P?irc Sean on Sunday 9th July at 3:30pm

Meanwhile, neighbours Roscommon play Meath next Saturday evening (1st July) in Navan at 7pm. Longford play Tipperary also on Saturday in Pearse Park at 7pm

 

 

26-Jun-06 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Coaching News

[b]Hurling Development Squads[/b]
Our Under 12, 14 and 16 development squads were back in training on Saturday last in Ballinamore at 10.00 am. Galway under 16 hurling Manager Michael Kelly put 30 young Hurlers through a very enjoyable session.

Training continues on Saturday next in Ballinamore at 10.00am. Bus will pick up in Mohill at 9.15 and Ck-on-Shannon at 9.30. Manorhamilton bus will be as usual.

[b]Under 10 Blitz[/b]
On Saturday last, we held two more blitz, in Drumkeerin and Aughnasheelin with over 150 children taking part . Well done to all involved and a special word of thanks to Seamus Prior who co-ordinated the Aughnasheelin blitz for us at very short notice.

On Saturday next the blitz takes place in Fenagh with the following clubs taking part. Fenagh, Aughavas, Cloone, Kiltubrid and Bornacoola.

[b]Under 14 Trials[/b]
Trials continue this week for the under 14 school of excellence. All players will be contacted with the details.

[b]Summer Camps[/b]
We are asking all parents to please return your child?s summer camp application form with out delay as this will make everything much easier on the morning of the camps.

[b]Club Development and planning[/b]
A seminar on club development and planning will take place in the Sligo Park Hotel on Friday evening next, commencing at 8.30pm.This seminar is open to any club from Leitrim who wish to send a delegate.

 

 

26-Jun-06 by Thomas Keenan

Leitrim Minor Team – announced

The following is the Leitrim Minor Team who play Mayo on Sunday at 1:45pm.

1 Donal Butler ? St. Mary?s
2 Paul Ferguson ? Melvin Gaels
3 Conor McCauley ? Bornacoola
4 Thomas Davitt – Drumkeeran
5 Wayne McKeon – Sean O?Heslins
6 Niall O?Connor ? Bornacoola
7 Fergal Clancy – Glenfarne
8 Tomas Beirne – Eslin
9 Conor Mc Loughlin – Annaduff
10 Enda McHugh – Annaduff
11 Conor Sheridan ? Melvin Gaels
12 Ray Mulvey – St. Mary?s
13 Shane Murphy ? Sean O?Heslins
14 David O?Connor – Bornacoola
15 Gavin Sammon – Aughnasheelin
16 Phillip Farrelly ? Sean O?Heslins
17 Colm Maguire – Aughavas
18 Philip Murphy ? Sean O?Heslins
19 Fergal McManus – Aughnasheelin
20 David Tiernan – St. Mary?s
21 Liam McTiernan – St. Mary?s
22 Jesse McGuinness – Melvin Gaels
23 Edward McTiernan – Drumkeeran
24 Mark Creegan – Cloone

 

 

24-Jun-06 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

A Big Weekend in P?irc Sean

Eight long weeks after the start of the competition Leitrim will finally get to play their opening game in the All Ireland Series this Sunday against hot favourites Mayo.

This game has been on the minds of all football followers in Leitrim since the All Ireland Draw was made. After a good start to the League the Team were unfortunate in some cases to not come out on top against stiff opposition. Since the league there has been much anticipation in particular over the last few weeks as to the fitness of Leitrim players expecially that of Declan Maxwell. It is with some relief that at Tuesday nights training that the Team Manager Dessie Dolan declared Declan fit and has awarded him the No. 14 jersey. Mayo on the other hand received the news of a metatarsal injury to David Brady. This unfortunate injury comes at a bad time in the week leading into the Connacht Semifinal. The changes in personnel in both camps will make for a very interesting game on Sunday. Throw-in is at 3:30pm.

Leitrim Minors also face Mayo in the ESB Minor Football Championship Semi-final which is the curtain raiser to the Senior game. Team Manager Liam Higgins is very happy with the preparations and both the team and mentors are looking forward to the encounter. The Leitrim Minor team is expected to be announced tomorrow on this website. The Minor games throws-in at 1:45pm.

Patrons are advised to arrive early and to facilitate this the gates will open at 12:45pm. Any remaining tickets will be sold on the day from the official ticket offices at the main entrance.

 

 

23-Jun-06 by Brendan Doyle

Report from Leitrim U16 Camp

Summary of U16?s to date :

Leitrim U-16?s have been playing and training since the start of May in preparation for the forth coming Ted Webb and Fr. Manning competitions.

We played Sligo U-16?s on the 6th May in Manorhamilton over 4 quarters of 15 minutes each, trying out over 35 players. The final score was Leitrim 0:13 Sligo 2:11. We then played Roscommon on the 13th May in Boyle again over 4 quarters of 20 minutes each. The final score was Roscommon 2:13 Leitrim 2:11.

We have been training each w/e in preparation for our first Ted Webb fixture against Galway on Thursday 29th June, this is an away game and the venue has yet to be fixed. Please find attached our current panel.

The Leitrim U-16 management would like to thank Manorhamilton, Drumkeerin, Annaduff and Gortletteragh GFC?s for the use of their pitches over the last 2 months.

 

 

22-Jun-06 by Brendan Doyle

Senior Football Team – announced

This is the Senior Football team for Sundays Connacht Semi-final against Mayo. Declan Maxwell has been declared fit and will start the game in the number 14 position.

1. Cathal McCrann
2. Dermot Reynolds
3. John McKeon
4. Michael McGuinness
5. David McHugh
6. Barry McWeeney
7. Shane Foley
8. Gary McCloskey
9. Christopher Carroll
10. Barry Prior
11. Michael Foley
12. Colin Regan
13. Darren Duignan
14. Declan Maxwell
15. Ciaran Duignan

16. John Prior
17. Donal Brennan
18. Michael Greene
19. Francis Holohan
20. Johnny Goldrick
21. Ciaran Kennedy
22. Fergal Meehan
23. Daniel Lowe
24. Gavin McWeeney
25. RonanÓgallagher
26. Daniel Beck
27. Darragh Mc Kiernan
28. Noel Doonan
29. Michael Poniard
30. James Glancy

The game is scheduled for 3:30pm on Sunday.

This big game is preceeded by the Minor game also between Leitrim and Mayo – throw in at 1:45pm.
We will announce the Minor team here on the website later in the week.

We will also be providing the Live score service from this website during the game. So if you cannot make it to the game you can still stay in touch in the virtual Pairc Sean !

 

 

19-Jun-06 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

GAA Coaching News

[b]Hurling Development Squads[/b]
Our Under 12, 14 and 16 development squads are back in training on Saturday next in Ballinamore at 10.00 am. On Saturday the Galway under 16 hurling Manager will give each of the squads a session, which should not be missed by anyone with an interest in hurling.

On Saturday last, 17 members of our under 14 squad ,along with coaches Michael Dolan and Daithi Hughes took part in a coaching feile inÓgalway. Playing against squads from Galway, Mayo, Roscommon and Sligo in conditioned games, the lads competed very well and will have learned a few new skills and tricks. Well done and a big thank you to all who travelled and to the parents who had the children at collection points at a very early hour.

[b]Under 10 Blitz.[/b]
On Saturday last, a very enjoyable blitz took place in St. Mary?s grounds Ck-on-Shannon. 93 children in all took part and all got playing time in the matches.

On Saturday next two more blitz take place, one in Drumkeerin and one in Aughnasheelin. The blitz planned for Fenagh will take place on Saturday week 01/07.

Teams taking part in Drumkeerin are Melvin Gaels, Allen Gaels, Glenfarne , St. Osnett?s
and the host club.

Aughnasheelin, Drumreilly/Aughawillan, Sean O? Heslins, Leitrim Gaels, Mohill and Carrigallen will play in Aughnasheelin.

[b]Camogie Club Formation.[/b]
At a meeting held in Carrick ?on-Shannon last week , a committee was formed with the aim of developing a Camogie club in the greater Carrick ?on- Shannon area.

The meeting was well attended and following a presentation from Caroline Murray of the Camogie association and some discussion on coaching courses etc. it was decided to form a committee and progress the idea. Any one looking for information are asked to contact Dolores Cunniffe Ph.071 9620602

[b]Summer Camps.[/b]
Don?t forget to get those summer camp forms back. It will help us all a great deal to have forms in before the camp date.

[b]Championship Sunday.[/b]
Best of luck to both our senior and minor squads on Sunday next in the Connaught Championship?s. Both squads have been working very hard in training and deserve to be given loads of vocal support on Sunday.

 

 

19-Jun-06 by Thomas Keenan

Men in Black

Congratulations are in order to two Leitrim Men in Black who are making a presence at a provincial and national level.

Last Sunday [b]Ray McBrien[/b] (Aughavas) refereed the Connacht Junior Final between Roscommon and Mayo in Ballyhaunis. Roscommon ran out eventual winners.

[b]Frank Flynn[/b] (Aughawillan) was recently named as ?Best Developing Referee? by the National Referees? Committee. He was presented with this award by former GAA President Sean Kelly at a function in Croke Park.

Franks next assignment is a big one as he will take charge of the Tyrone V Louth All-Ireland Qualifier on Saturday at 3:30pm in Pairc Tailteann. This game will be live on RTE.

The Senior team may not have crossed the white line onto the field of play but at least two men are getting a chance to do their bit for the county. Well done to both Ray and Frank.

 

 

15-Jun-06 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Tickets for the Connacht Semi-final

Tickets for the forthcoming Connacht Semi-final on Sunday 25th June will be distributed to Clubs by this weekend.

Clubs will make tickets available in the normal manner and you should contact your club for information on local availability.

Tickets are priced at ?20, ?15 and ?10. OAPs and Students will be given a refund of ?5 on the day when a valid Id is presented.

A large crowd is expected on the day.

 

 

13-Jun-06 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Leitrim Ladies Notes

[b]Connacht F?ile: [/b]
A total of ten Leitrim teams incorporating sixteen clubs took part in the Connacht F?ile on Saturday. This turned out to be a great occasion and a great experience for all of the teams that took part. Visiting the six girls host clubs in Leitrim during the afternoon, St Marys, Annaduff, Cloone, Aughavas, Fenagh and Kiltubrid have to be complimented on both the presentation of their facilities which were in perfect condition and their hospitality and organisation which was excellent. The non competitive nature of the games ensured some excellent football and enjoyment for all of the players. In particular the amalgamations that came together to facilitate this 15 a side tournament was a particular success story of the day. It was also very special for the clubs to have a visit from the president of Cumann Peil Gael na mBan, Geraldine Giles. Well done to all who made the day such a success

[b]County Round Up:[/b]
The countdown to the Connacht semi final clash with Galway in three weeks time continues as Leitrim played a competitive challenge against Longford in Shroid on Sunday morning. The early action saw Leitrim play with a stiff breeze and helped Leitrim to an early lead. Maeve Quinn hit the first Leitrim goal as her 45 deceived the Longford keeper and hit the net. There was little between the teams throughout as two second half goals from man Ann Marie Cox penalty and Lorraine Brennan secured a 3.09 to 3.07 win for Leitrim. The team had to line out without the services of Sinead Brennan, Sinead Quinn and Eimear McGlade through injury in addition to Anna Conlan, Mairead Stenson and Michelle McNulty who are currently sitting the Leaving Cert exam. Leitrim: Emer Horan, Emer Kelly, Sharon Kerrigan, Camilla McDonagh, Teresa Mylott, Mary McKeon, Eilis Quinn, Maeve Quinn, Sarah McLoughlin, Naomi Faughnan, Lorraine Brennan, Erin Farrell, Clare Owens, Aoife Kelly, Ann Marie Cox. Subs Used at half time: Louise Loughlin, Phillipa Maguire, Lisa McGowan, Alanah Bohan, Amanda Sweeney and Carla Creegan. Next Sunday, the team will face a very strong test away to Laois who have been promoted to the top fight following a comprehensive Division 2 title win against Kildare.

[b]9 a Side League:[/b]
It was a quiet weekend on the club scene with just 3 games played. The last scheduled round of the Intermediate 9 a side was played on Sunday morning with Annaduff defeating Bornacoola and St Marys defeating Ballinaglera. In the senior competition Mohill defeated Cloone. The finals of the Intermediale and Senior 9 a side are scheduled for 24th June, with the Junior Final due to be played on 23rd July.

 

 

12-Jun-06 by Patricia Bohan

County Board Meeting

Please note that the June meeting of Coiste Chontae Liatroma will take place in Drumkeerin Community Centre on Monday night next, 12 Meitheamh, commencing at 9pm.

Please advise all club delegates.

 

 

12-Jun-06 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Weekend Roundup

Its a busy weekend as Connacht Feile 06 commences at 10am followed by Leitrims Hurlers participation in the Nicky Rickard Cup.

The full lineup for the Connacht Feile is outlined in another news article however the main parade throught Carrick town starts at 10:30am, followed by Football demonstrations at 12:00 in Paric Sean and the mainÓgames commence at 1:30 in 20 location in Leitrim, Sligo and Roscommon with 50 boys teams and 30 girls teams competing.

The Hurlers face Louth in the Nicky Rackard cup inÓgroup 3B in Ballinamore at 3:30pm. Best of luck to all concerned.

GAA President Nicky Brennnan will be in attendance at both events and he is also scheduled to visit the site of the New training facilities at Annaduff. Site clearance has commenced on this exciting new project.

 

 

10-Jun-06 by Brendan Doyle