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

Leitrim to play Dublin in Clonsilla this Saturday

Leitrim play Dublin at the official opening of St. Peregrines new stand in Clonsilla this Saturday at 3:00pm.

This game should prove to useful to both teams in their preparation for the upcoming championship season.

For directions to the grounds use this link from the St. Peregrines website :-
Click here for directions

 

 

19-Apr-05 by

Fenagh win All Ireland Senior Scór in Novelty Act

Congratulations to Fenagh/St Caillins on their excellent win in the novely act on Saturday night last in Killarney. Big celebrations starting tonight as the winning team arrive back in Leitrim.

Well done to the 3 other Leitrim clubs: Aughnasheelin, Dromahaire and Glencar Manor who represented Connight in the bail?ad Ghr?pa, ceol uirlise, Rince Foirne sections.

 

 

18-Apr-05 by

Leitrim U16 Training Schedule

Leitrim U-16 Training:
Leitrim U-16 training to be held in Gortletteragh on Saturday 23rd April 2005, starting at 2pm.br />

Allen Gaels: Alan Wynne

Aughnasheelin: DamienÓgilheaney

Sean O Heslins / Ballinamore: David Leydon, Shane Murphy, Wayne McKeon

Dromahaire: John McGoldrick

Bornacoola: Paul Hackett, Fergal Howard, Conor McCawley, Niall O Connor, Declan Shanley

Carrigallen: Eoin Ward

Cloone: Declan Tiernan

Drumreilly: Ciaran Smith

Drumkeerin: Barry MacPaddin, Aidan Dolan, Patrick Beirne

Eslin: Tomas Beirne, Brian Higgins

Gortletteragh: Conor Reynolds.

Glencar / Manor: Liam Burke, Adrian Croal, Liam Feehily, Paul Glancy, Patrick O Brien

Kiltubrid: Killian McKeon, Emmet Mahon

Mohill: Chris Higgins

St. Marys: Alan Doherty, David Tiernan.

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, Bus times may vary slightly)

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.

 

 

18-Apr-05 by U16 Management

Speed Agility and Quickness Training Course

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.

 

 

16-Apr-05 by Thomas Keenan – Coaching Officer

Club Officer Profile – Youth Officer


Club Youth Officer.

The person holding this position has a responsibility to the under age members of the club, ensuring that there are regular games for all under age club members in internal club leagues and competitions. See that responsible personnel are in charge of youth activities. Delegate specific jobs to youth members in the club by encouraging them to..
– Line and flag pitches
– Maintain Footballs
– Take charge of jerseys
– Act as referees, umpires and linespersons
– Look after the first aid kit
– Send match reports to club PRO
– Compile scrap book for the year
– Make sure all youth messages are on club notice-board.

By involving youth they will be more interested in the games and, later, in administration.

Youth Officer to involve parents in helping out at the club by:
– Attending Coaching Courses
– Assisting with coaching of players
– Assisting in training young referees
– Providing and arranging transport
– Caring for jerseys, footballs, hurleys etc..

Parents are not always involved in the running of the club and may wish to become involved.

The Youth Officer should develop high standards of presentation, sportsmanship and discipline among youth. Encourage the Youth Section to plan the year ahead. Examine how they could improve matters within the club in relation to: Coaching, Games, Promotion of Games, Social/Cultural Activities, Special Projects etc.

 

 

13-Apr-05 by PJ Meehan – Development Officer

4 Clubs make it to the All Ireland Scór Finals

Four Clubs from Leitrim will contest the All Ireland Senior Scór finals next weekend after a very recent memorable night for Leitrim people in St. Brigid?s Hall in Tubbercurry. Leitrim won half of the events with four victories out of eight in the Connacht Scór Finals.

The winning Clubs are Aughnasheelin, Fenagh/St Caillins, Dromahaire and Glencar Manor and they travel to Killarney to compete in the bail?ad Ghr?pa, nuachleas, ceol uirlise, Rince Foirne sections respectively.

We would like to wish each an every club the very best of luck in their respective sections.

 

 

12-Apr-05 by

Insurance Injury Claims Procedures Reminder

Insurance Injury Claims Procedures Reminder.

All players are reminded to complete the ?Preliminary Notice Form? when injury occurs and forward it immediately to County Board Insurance Officer.

Even if no claim follows the apparent injury it is good practice to complete this form so as to alert the insurers as to the possibility of a claim allowing the insurers to issue a ?Claim Reference Number? to be used in any claim to follow.

Note ??No Reference Number No Claim??.

 

 

06-Apr-05 by PJ Meehan – Development Officer

Club Officer Profile – Culture and Language Officer

Culture and Language Officer

The Culture and Language Officer position should be filled by someone who has a working knowledge of Gaeilge. Tact and perseverance are vital attributes for success in this position.

Duties are as follows..

-The duties assigned to this position can include the following:

-Providing a back-up service in the use of Gaeilge for all Officers and Members

-Ensuring that all rules regarding the use of Gaeilge are adhered to

-Organise Scór Teams

-Running Irish nights

-Providing for and organising a Gaeltacht Scholarship Scheme

-Running Irish classes and Set Dancing classes

-Liaise closely with the County Irish Officer and any relevant Committee

-Encourage and promote the use of Irish phrases and greetings among members

-Liaise and co-operate with other Irish/Cultural organisations in the area.

-Liaise with other Clubs regarding Irish Language Promotion initiatives.

 

 

05-Apr-05 by PJ Meehan – Development Officer