Leitrim Minor Team to Play Sligo

All Leitrim supporters travelling to Carrick on Sunday are encouraged to arrive early and support the Minor team as Leitrim Manager Gerry McLoughlin believes that the County Minor side have a great chance of glory this Summer.

The Leitrim boss points out that the Connacht Minor League campaign was ?mediocre? and predicts that his charges will be much improved come the start of the championship next Sunday.

?The League was very mediocre for us. I suppose we started on a high with a victory over a good Sligo team that had won the O?Donaghue Shield. We were nine points down against Mayo but came back to within four points. Against Galway, we made a few mistakes but there was only four points in it. The RoscommonÓgame was forgettable. But as you know, League is very different from Championship and we have a very young team that you can see improving day by day in training,? said Gerry.

The following is the Minor Team to play Sligo on Sunday at 1:40pm.

1 Anthony Mulvey – Ballinaglera
2 Conor Reynolds – Eslin
3 Dermot Reynolds – Annaduff
4 Jason Conroy – Bornacoola
5 Trever Farrelly – Aughavas
6 Paul Ellis – Fenagh
7 Ciaran O Flynn – Manorhamilton (Captain)
8 Stephen Conaty – Mohill
9 Paul Early – St Marys
10 Ronan Kennedy – Mohill
11 Cathal Egan – Aughnashellan
12 Ray Mulvey – St Marys
13 Gavin Sammon – Aughnasheelin
14 David O Connor – Bornacoola
15 Garry Reynolds – Carrigallen

Gerry also called on the Leitrim supporters to come out in force for the Minor game – ?I know there are no household names like you would get in the Senior team. These young lads are the future and we need the Leitrim supporters to be out there early. If we can get a good start, the support will make a huge difference.?

Leitrim Minor Manager:
Gerry Mc Loughlin – Mohill

Selectors:
Liam Higgins – Eslin
John Joe Beirne – Drumkeerin
Michael Clancy – St Marys

 

 

20-May-05 by Brendan Doyle

Dolan names two debutants for Sligo clash

Dessie Dolan has included two debutants in the Leitrim team to face Sligo in the Bank of Ireland Connacht Football Championship quarter-final in Carrick-on-Shannon on Sunday.

Cathal McCrann will make his first championship appearance between the posts, while Barry McWeeney is the other newcomer at centre half-back. Forwards DeclanÓgilhooley, Donal Brennan and Kieran Duignan are all ruled out through injury and will play no part.

Team: Cathal McCrann, Dermot Reynolds, John McKeon, Michael McGuinness, Niall Gilbane, Barry McWeeney, Shane Foley, Christopher Carroll, Gary McCloskey, Johnny Goldrick, Barry Prior, Michael Foley, James Glancy, Colin Regan, Declan Maxwell.

 

 

19-May-05 by Paddy Reilly – Webmaster

Championship Game Live on the Website-

Don t forget that County Board IT committee are continuing with the very popular Live typed commentry via the county website for Sundays big game against Sligo.

This system was used during the Allianz League and proved to be a big success.

If you cannot make it to the game or if you have family or friends who are outside the broadcast area of the Local and National Stations then this service will keep them in touch.

Each score and all the main action as it happens is available online and its a free service!

 

 

16-May-05 by Brendan Doyle – IT Committee

Leitrim U-16 Training –

Leitrim U-16 Training :
Leitrim U-16 training will be held in Annaduff on Saturday 14th May 2005, starting at 2pm.

Please find below the Bus routes and times:
North Leitrim Bus ( Feehily?s Buses Manorhamilton )
Manorhamilton 12:30
Dromahaire 12:40
Drumkeerin 12:55
Drumshanbo 1:15
Carrick on Shannon 1:25pm
Jamestown 1:35

South Leitrim Buses (Wrynn?s Buses Ballinamore)
Ballinamore 12:30pm
Aughnasheelin 12:30
Drumreilly 12:40
Carrigallen 12:50
Cloone 1:10
Mohill 1:10
Bornacoola 1:20pm

Please contact Derek Kelleher (087 6624918) or Kevin Ludlow (087 8132242) with any questions regarding these arrangements.

 

 

09-May-05 by U16 Management

First Aid Course

Clubs wishing to have a First Aid Course provided for people who deal with on the field injuries please contact County Development Officer at 086 8505391 so that a course can be arranged subject to demand. Cost of course to be shared by clubs participating.

 

 

09-May-05 by PJ Meehan – Development Officer

Player Injury Insurance – Guidelines

Preliminary Notification Forms to be completed in all cases following any player injury within 30 Days of injury.

Send Completed forms to County Development/Insurance Officer who will forward same to Coyle Hamilton Willis Ltd who will then issue a Claim Number.

Insurance Forms are then to be completed using Claim Number Issued when the injury expense has been paid.

This Form together with appropriate receipt(s) to be forwarded to County Development/Insurance Officer within 60 Days of injury.

Insurance Forms available from County Development/Insurance Officer or by contacting Coyle Hamilton or by downloading same from www.coylehamilton.com/gaa/is_claims.htm

Any queries re insurance can be dealt with by contacting County Development Officer at 086– 8505391 or by contacting Coyle Hamilton Willis Ltd at 01 ? 6616211

 

 

09-May-05 by PJ Meehan – Development Officer

Leitrim U-16 Training –

Leitrim U-16 training will be held in Gortletteragh on Saturday 7th Mau 2005, starting at 2pm.

Please find below the Bus routes and times:
North Leitrim Bus ( Contact Attracta Reilly for details 086 1708499 )
Manorhamilton 12:30
Dromahaire 12:40
Drumkeerin 12:55
Drumshanbo 1:15
Carrick on Shannon 1:25
Jamestown 1:35

South Leitrim Buses (Wrynn?s Buses Ballinamore)
Ballinamore 12:30pm
Aughnasheelin 12:30
Drumreilly 12:40
Carrigallen 12:50
Kiltubrid 12:55
Cloone 1:10
Mohill 1:10
Bornacoola 1:20

Please contact Derek Kelleher (087 6624918) or Kevin Ludlow (087 8132242) with any questions regarding these arrangements.

 

 

03-May-05 by U16 Management

Club Officer Profile – Club Delegate

Club Delegate to County Board

Responsibilities and Duties

1. To contribute on behalf of his/her Club, to the effective administration of County Board Affairs

2. To represent Club interests and views at County Board meetings

3. To ensure regular, appropriate and accurate communication between Club and County Board committee

 

Duties include:

To attend all County Board Meetings

To partake, as required in discussion and decision making with regard to County Board matters.

To express, as appropriate, club views/needs at County Board level ( the Delegate must take regular briefings from Club Executive in order to carry out this task).

To report, at least monthly, to Club Executive on County Board matters

To convey general information

To keep Club Executive advised on Club fixtures subject to official confirmation by An Runai Contae.

InÓgeneral the County Board Delegate is the link between the Club and County Board. If your Club wishes to know anything from County Board meetings, then ask your Delegate who attends/represents you.

 

 

30-Apr-05 by PJ Meehan – Development Officer

SAQ Training Course

A foundation level SAQ Training Course will be held on Friday 29/04/05 from 4.30pm till 10pm approx. This should be a ?must do? course for all coaches regardless of what level they are working at. SAQ i.e. speed, agility and quickness is the training technique which uses ladders, hurdles, grid poles and tag belts and is now used in some form by most sporting bodies.

Coaching Course
The final night of our level one coaching course will take place on Friday night next at 8pm in the Bush Hotel.

 

 

28-Apr-05 by Thomas Keenan – Coaching Officer

Irish Examiner Presidents Awards

The second annual Irish Examiner GAA President?s Awards ceremony will take place in the Rochestown Park Hotel in Cork on Sunday June 5th. The ceremony will be held in Cork as part of the city?s celebrations as the European Capital of Culture. The Awards are designed to recognise outstanding commitment and long time service to the GAA by acknowledging the achievements and dedication to the Association of individuals across the country. Nomination forms are available in the Irish Examiner and nominations can also be made online by email to presidentsawards@examiner.ie

The idea for an Awards scheme of this type arose from the work of the Social Awards Work Group under the Chairmanship of Jim Forbes. The awards will again be sponsored by the Irish Examiner and Work Group chairman Jim Forbes said, ?Whether on the field of play or through the involvement of our members at Club, County or Provincial Council level, the GAA has always been fortunate to possess outstanding individuals who have served the Association with distinction. We believe that the President?s awards are a wonderful opportunity to reward this type of contribution and I would encourage people to nominate those in their clubs who they feel might be worthy of such recognition.?

Closing date for receipt of nominations is Wednesday May 4th.

Further information is available from Jim Forbes at (086) 2664413.

 

 

27-Apr-05 by Sean McGoldrick

Leitrim U-16 Training Schedule

Leitrim U-16 training will be held in Gortletteragh on Saturday 30th April 2005, starting at 2pm.

Please find below the Bus routes and times:
North Leitrim Bus ( Contact Attracta Reilly for details 086 1708499 )
Manorhamilton 12:30
Dromahaire 12:40
Drumkeerin 12:55
Drumshanbo 1:15
Carrick on Shannon 1:25pm
Jamestown 1:35

South Leitrim Buses (Wrynn?s Buses Ballinamore)
Ballinamore 12:30pm
Aughnasheelin 12:30
Drumreilly 12:40
Carrigallen 12:50
Kiltubrid 12:55
Cloone 1:10
Mohill 1:10
Bornacoola 1:20pm

Please contact Derek Kelleher (087 6624918) or Kevin Ludlow (087 8132242) with any questions regarding these arrangements.

 

 

26-Apr-05 by Leitrim U-16 Management

Club Officer Profile – Development Officer

The Club Development Officer.

The Club Development Officer acts as the club link with the County Development Officer or County Development Committee.

It is recommended that Clubs appoint a Development Officer to allow for improved communication and better coordination of development matters between County Development/Committee and the Clubs.

It is suggested that the Club Development Officer be appointed from within the Club Executive or Management Committee after the Annual General Meeting i.e. the first Executive meeting. Because it is rarely possible for an officer responsible for immediate day-to-day activities to devote time to planning and development, the person appointed should not already hold office, particularly the office of Chairperson, Secretary or treasurer.

There are unlimited opportunities for development in every Club. The Club Development Officer will not be able to tackle every development necessary in their Club but should select certain immediate Club needs and concentrate on them.

Duties of the Development Officer.

Priority areas:
(a) Club Development & Administration to improve the general organisation and efficiency of the Club unit.

(b) Physical Facilities – Look after grounds and property and ensure all Club Property is vested.

(c) Community – The Development Officer should avail of opportunities for assistance by units of the GAA in appropriate community activities especially those aimed at improving the quality of life for persons who are disadvantaged by virtue of age, health or social and economic circumstances.

(d) Resource Centre: The Development Officer should be known within the club to be the person who can provide Development information, reference material, guidelines (which can be sourced at Central Office)

General.
The Club Development Officer would.
– Work with other officers for the general good of the Club
– Encourage and support officers and committees which are working effectively already.
– Ensure that the Club assists with the development of the games in local schools.
– Assess the needs and plan for the future development of the Club.
– Work closely with the County Development Officer and Committee.

 

 

20-Apr-05 by PJ Meehan – Development Officer