Leitrim GAA would like to record its heartfelt appreciation of the work that GDA Sean Gallagher has carried out with our Coaching and Games Development Department since his arrival in 2018, as heads to pastures new. Sean has been offered and is taking up a Primary Teaching position in the new school year and we wish him well with this venture.

A fully qualified Primary Teacher, Seán was successful in securing a vacant GDA position with Leitrim GAA back in 2018. In the intervening period, he has given his all to the clubs and young players under his watch. His professional approach towards the job has resulted in many seeds sown that will hopefully reap benefit for players, clubs and county into the future. He will be sorely missed.

We are really sorry to have to say goodbye to Seán, but we understand his position. We wish him the very best of luck in continuing with his teaching career, we know he’s not gone too far away and we look forward to any input or assistance he may be in a position to provide into the future.

Míle buíochas, a Sheáin.

The ‘stream team’ is on the road again this Saturday and by coincidence it is another derby clash  in the Connacht Gold SF championship as we stream all the live action from Kinlough where Melvin Gaels take on Glencar/Manor.

This will be Melvin Gael’s final game of the group stages as they have a bye in the last round and are currently 2 to the good out of 3 games.  Glencar Manor have a clean record to date and no doubt will be looking to build on momentum – it’s a throw-in time of 7pm on Saturday evening.

The Live Scores ticker will be available bringing you the latest updates from other games across the county (subject to clubs providing twitter updates).

The match commentary will be provided by John Lynch and co-commentator is Martin McGowan and apologies to followers last week as just prior to going live we had an accidental rainwater spill on a key part of our audio system resulting in reduced quality of audio on all of our content despite our best effort to remedy the issue.  The hair dryer is nearly burnt out getting everything dry and tested for this week.

As per the previous broadcasts we will be reviewing previous rounds in both Intermediate and Senior and focusing on the progress of all teams in our in depth pre-game analysis so tune in early as we aim to go live around 6:50pm

We will be announcing our final free game from the group stages early next week.

 

 

Other Livestream plans:

A dedicated Livestream page for the group stages is now available on our website.

We will continue to bring free coverage of a game in each of the remaining rounds of the group stages subject to broadband availability.  Thanks to all of the clubs who have facilitated our efforts to date.

It is planned to have a pay-per-view service for a selection of the quarter finals on wards – more details closer to those dates.

The YouTube channel is here:  Leitrim GAA – Official

If searching for the channel on a device you need to look for ‘Leitrim GAA Official’ to ensure you have the correct account.

Looking forward to our coverage from Kinlough

 

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Brendan Doyle
ITOfficer.Leitrim@GAA.ie

The Aurivo Co-Op brand, Connacht Gold has announced its continued support for Leitrim GAA as it renews its sponsorship of the Leitrim Senior Club Championship and Smith Monumentals have also continued their sponsorship of The Intermediate Championship 2020. Míle Buíochas from all at Leitrim GAA!

The delayed 2020 Leitrim GAA Supporters Club Draw took place earlier tonight in Cox’s Steakhouse, Dromod. The draw which was due to have been held on March 21 last was postponed then because of the COVID-19 crisis. We are really appreciative of the response that we have received to the rescheduled draw. Clubs, officials, and supporters really rose to the challenge of this fundraising venture which has resulted in this draw being as successful as any, considering all of the factors that have been at play this year. Very well done to all concerned.

Leitrim GAA Supporters Club Draw 2020 Results

1st Prize €5,000

Sean Flanagan, Aughawillan.

2nd Prize €2,000

Carrigallen GAA Club

3rd Prize €1,000

Shane Doheny, c/o Carmel Redican New York.

4th Prize €1,000

Enda Loughlin, Dromahair.

5th Prize 2 Nights B & B + 1 Evening Meal for 2 at Holyrood Hotel, Bundoran.

Dermot O Donohoe, Dromahair.

6th Prize 2 Nights B&B for 2 at Lough Rynn Castle Hotel

Joe McGoldrick, Dromahair.

7th Prize 2 All-Ireland Final Football Tickets

Margo Kerrigan, Glencar.

8th Prize 2 All-Ireland Final Hurling Tickets

Shane and Deirdre McGowan, Hill Street, Mohill.

9th Prize €100

Rory and Brian Redican, c/o Carmel Redican, New York.

10th Prize €100

Sean Reid, Tulcon, Mohill.

11th Prize €100

Aaron Hoare, Aughnasheelin.

12th Prize €100

Sean Reynolds, Fearglass, Gortletteragh.

13th Prize €200 Voucher, Embassy Rooms, Sligo.

Aiden Flanagan, Dromahair.

Leitrim GAA would like to congratulate all the winners and we thank all patrons who supported the draw by either buying or selling tickets over the past couple of months.

We wish to record our grateful appreciation to our sponsors, without whose assistance this venture would not be possible.

Main Sponsor – Cox’s Steakhouse, Dromod.

Other Sponsors – Westlink Coaches, Drumshanbo; Kevin Quinn, Embassy Rooms, Sligo; ScanMe Ltd. Sheila Briody, Longford; Gerry O Rourke, Longford; Gerry Murray, Sligo; Rosebank Retail Park, Carrick-on-Shannon; Lough Rynn Castle Hotel; Hollyrood Hotel, Bundoran.

 

The Leitrim Supporters Club Draw From Cox’s Steakhouse Will Go Out Live Tonight After 10pm On Leitrim GAA Facebook Page. Do Tune In And Good Luck To Everyone Who Has Purchased A Ticket.

Leitrim GAA is delighted to announce that our newly formed ‘stream team’ will be back in action again this weekend for another Connacht Gold SFC game live from Shane McGettigan Park.

Following a very successful trial broadcast last week from Ballinamore we aim to bring you another quality HD production free of charge via YouTube on the local derby clash between Allen Gaels and the newly promoted Leitrim Gaels which has a throw-in time of 7pm on Saturday evening. 

The Live Scores ticker will be available bringing you the latest updates from other games across the county.  So tune in early to this free service and enjoy all the live action whilst keeping up to date with happening across Leitrim  (subject to clubs providing updates).

The match commentary will be provided once again by the very experienced John Lynch and ably assisted by co-commentator Martin McGowan – both men, as is very evident in their commentary, bring a wealth of knowledge of the Leitrim Club scene.

We will be reviewing previous rounds in both Intermediate and Senior and focusing on the progress of all teams in our in depth pre-game analysis so tune in early as we aim to go live around 6:50pm.

Match Sponsor opportunities exist for our live streams, if interested please email  info@LeitrimGAA.ie  or contact any county board officer.

 

Other Livestream plans:

A dedicated Livestream page for the group stages is now available on our website.

We will continue to bring free coverage of a game in each of the remaining rounds of the group stages subject to broadband availability.  Thanks to all of the clubs who have facilitated our efforts to date.

It is planned to have a pay-per-view service for the quarter finals onwards – more details closer to those dates.

We have released a new YouTube channel in recent weeks which complements our other Vimeo channel and this will be the home for our own live stream games for the group stages.  Please subscribe to the new channel and switch on the alerts option to notify you when we go live.

YouTube will allow you to be able to watch the games on most Smart TV’s and across most mobile devices.  If you don’t have a Smart TV consider using other devices like ChromeCast with your mobile or a Firestick to get our HD production on to your big screen.

The new YouTube channel is here:  Leitrim GAA – Official

If searching for the channel on a device you need to look for ‘Leitrim GAA Official’ to ensure you have the correct account.

Looking forward to continuing this exciting new service.

 

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Brendan Doyle
ITOfficer.Leitrim@GAA.ie

 

We made history this evening with our first ever home-produced Leitrim GAA Live-streamed match, the Connacht Gold SFC derby encounter of Ballinamore Sean O Heslin’s v Aughawillan. A tight gripping encounter went all, the way to the wire with the home team edging out their country cousins on a 0-10 to 0-7 scoreline.

Our thanks to all at Ballinamore Sean O Heslin’s who helped with the preparations for this event and to cameraman Brian Blake for capturing the action.  He was assisted by Martin Costello who provided the expertise to enable the quality of output and by Brendan Doyle who worked behind the scenes on graphics and generally pulling all this together.   Last and by no means least our match commentary team of John Lynch and Martin McGowan who what they do best.

This production is available to playback for free here:  Video on Demand

Stay tuned for our next live stream which will be announced early next week.

Leitrim GAA is delighted to announce that an in-house  ‘stream team’ has been assembled to live stream select games from the Connacht Gold SFC and Smith Monumentals Championships up to and including quarter finals in the Senior Championship and the semifinals in the Intermediate championship.  This complements the earlier announcement of Leitrim GAA’s partnership with Nemeton for the concluding stages of the Senior & Intermediate championships.

We start a trial broadcast tomorrow evening from Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin where we will  bring you live coverage via YouTube on the local derby clash between Ballinamore Sean O Heslin’s v Aughawillan.

The match commentary will be provided by the very experienced John Lynch and ably assisted by co-commentator Martin McGowan – both men bring a wealth of knowledge of the Leitrim Club scene.

We aim to bring free coverage of a game in each of the remaining rounds of the group stages subject to broadband availability.  It is planned to have a pay-per-view service for the quarter finals onwards – more details closer to those dates.

We have released a new YouTube channel in recent weeks and this will be the home for our own live stream games for the group stages.  Please subscribe to the new channel and switch on the alerts option to notify you when we go live.   YouTube will allow you to be able to watch the games on most Smart TV’s and across most mobile devices.

The new YouTube channel is here:  Leitrim GAA – Official

A link will also be available tomorrow evening via the homepage of this website.

Looking forward to providing this exciting new service.

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Brendan Doyle
ITOfficer.Leitrim@GAA.ie

Leitrim GAA wishes to express its deepest sympathy to the family of the late Seán McCartin, 3 Church View, Aughnasheelin, formerly Lahard, Ballinamore, and Drumreilly, Co. Leitrim who passed to his eternal reward yesterday. Seán was a brother of the current Treasurer of Leitrim GAA Martin McCartin.

Seán will be sadly missed by his family Tracey, John, Anthony and Emer, their mother Bernie, brothers Joe, Gerry, Hugh and Martin, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, aunt, uncle, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé.

Reposing at Smith’s Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore, on Tuesday evening from 5pm until 8pm, in accordance with public health and government guidelines, all social distancing guidelines must be adhered to. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 12 noon in St Patrick’s Church, Ballinamore, will be restricted to family and close friends, with burial afterward in Drumreilly Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu, to North West Hospice, Sligo c/o Gorby Funeral Directors, Newtowngore.

 

 

All matches in the Connacht Gold Leitrim SFC this weekend will be all-ticket events. This is to ensure that every effort is made to ensure that no more than a maximum of 200 people, in accordance with the government guidelines may gain access to the respective venues. This figure includes players and officials.
With regard to the above, clubs will be in receipt by hand delivery later today of the following allocation:
  • 40 Complimentary tickets to provide access for players, management personnel, officials.
  • 60 Match tickets at €10 each for general sale.
It is a matter for each club to decide how best to allocate/sale of their allocation of tickets. In the case of the away club, particularly with regard to the fact that the host club is permitted to profit of the respective takings on the day, the club will be responsible for the return of any unsold tickets to that host club in advance of the match taking place.
Tickets for these matches will cost €10 each and there will be no entry to the grounds permitted without a ticket, irrespective of the age of attendee. The normal concession towards Students/OAPS and the practice of Under 16s gaining free access to venues has been removed. 
Delayed Coverage of Connacht Gold SFC Glencar/Manorhamilton v Allen Gaels
 
We are experiencing strange times with regard to the running of the Connacht Gold, Smith Monumentals, and Vistamed Junior Championships. Crowd restrictions, social distancing and the entire myriad of circumstances that have arisen due to COVID-19 means that the games will take place in a whole new world.
With this in mind, Leitrim GAA will endeavour to bring you delayed coverage of a number of Club Championship matches throughout the Group Stages. The first of these will be relayed on Monday evening next from 8pm with coverage of the Connacht Gold Group 2 Round 1 encounter involving the 2019 Champions, Glencar/Manorhamilton who take on Allen Gaels at Páirc Seán Mac Éiteagáin, a match which take place on Saturday evening at 7pm.
As we are experimenting with this platform, the first two games will be offered free to patrons to enjoy the coverage. The matches will include commentary by John Lynch.
While we are experimenting with this coverage, we are currently working towards the provision of live streaming of matches in the later stages of the championship, as inevitably crowds get larger and restrictions are likely to remain in place.