“I’m In” Part 3 has roared from the production line!!

Headlining the 3rd unique sequel of “I’m In” is well known Leitrim playwright and entertainer Seamus O ‘Rourke as he joins a host other Leitrim people who are limbering up and getting ready for today’s activities – Have a look for yourself!

The week-long promotion of the event is almost at a conclusion and we look forward to supporters and families joining Leitrim Players, past and present in what should be a great Leitrim Day in support of Sláinte 2020 and Pieta House.

We look forward to the support of all Leitrim people in what should prove to be an uplifting experience for all Leitrim people both near and far!

The proceeds of today’s fundraising will be Sláinte 2020 and Pieta House. This morning, over €9k of the €10k target has been reached and it continues to grow steadily.

You may make a donation by accessing our Gofundme page at  https://www.gofundme.com/f/leitrim-gaa-supporting-others

To update you on the event we have set up a dedicated Facebook page to which we are encouraging supporters who will hopefully join the event today to post pictures of your participation in this event. The dedicated page is at  www.facebook.com/LeitrimGAASupportingOthers/

See our previous news item for tips on how to send your pics and videos to us.

Looking forward to ‘seeing’ you across our social media platforms – don’t forget to use hashtag #LeitrimGAASupportingOthers

 

#LeitrimGAASupportingOthers How to Get Fully Involved

With tomorrow just around the corner, this is a reminder of how you get fully involved and interactive with the whole project and be in with a chance of winning one of three Leitrim GAA merchandise  including a signed Jersey !!

The prizes will be drawn from among those who have contributed to the GoFundMe

Donate here https://www.gofundme.com/f/leitrim-gaa-supporting-others

 

Share your pictures and videos with us and if you use Facebook you can:

1 – Upload to your own page and tag us by typing @LeitrimGAASupportingOthers in your post

2 – or You can post directly to our special page: https://www.facebook.com/pg/LeitrimGAASupportingOthers/

 

On Twitter & Instagram, you can tag us as normal

Twitter – http://twitter.com/LeitrimGAA
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/leitrimgaa_official/

And – on all platforms use the hashtag #LeitrimGAASupportingOthers

 

 

 

The

Virtual Recording “The West’s Awake”

Tá súil agam go bhfuil sibh uilig go maith.
As you may hopefully know from your Coiste Scór in the county, Connacht Scór will be lauching a “virtual video” of the West’s Awake this evening on the Connacht G.A.A. Facebook page at 8pm. It consists of Scór musicians and singers from the five counties in Connacht. You may have seen something similar on the County Down website in the last few days.
For now, I would appreciate a “like” and “share” or a possible tweet. Once it is goes live tonight, I’d be delighted if it was shared with a press release I’ll forward to you later this evening. If you require artwork for your Facebook page or Twitter account, drop me a text at the number below and I’ll forward immediately.
Míle buíochas as bhur dtacaíochta le Scór mar O.C.P. !
Ar aghaidh linn le chéile!

Tomás Ó Muirí

Runaí, Coiste Scór Chonnacht

A host of new people pledge “I’m in” for Saturday May 16

As tomorrow’s #LeitrimGAASupportingOthers fundraising venture draws ever closer, a host of fresh faces have pledged their support and participation!

The week-long promotion of the event is almost at a conclusion and we look forward to supporters and families joining Leitrim Players, past and present in what should be a great Leitrim Day in support of Sláinte 2020 and Pieta House.

We look forward to the support of all Leitrim people tomorrow in what should prove to be an uplifting experience for all Leitrim people both near and far!

The proceeds of tomorrow’s fundraising will be Sláinte 2020 and Pieta House. This afternoon, almost €6.8 of the €10k target has been reached and it continues to grow steadily.

You may make a donation by accessing our Gofundme page at  https://www.gofundme.com/f/leitrim-gaa-supporting-others

To update you on the event we have set up a dedicated Facebook page to which we are encouraging supporters who will hopefully join the event tomorrow to post pictures of your participation in this event. The dedicated page is at  www.facebook.com/LeitrimGAASupportingOthers/

Looking forward to ‘seeing’ you tomorrow!!

 

Incoming GAA President Larry McCarthy joins our Latest Interview Series

As we look forward to Saturday’s #LeitrimGAASupportingOthers we offer you the latest in the promotional material that our technical staff has been working hard behind the scenes to produce. This time, our anchorman John Lynch conducts an interview with incoming Uachtarán Larry McCarthy from his New York base. We have a very strong connection with New York at the moment as Caitríona and Seamus Clarke of JP Clarke’s, of course, are the current Leitrim Team Sponsors. Also participating is Leitrim Senior Team Manager Terry Hyland.

Uachtarán Tofa CLG Larry McCarthy shares an insight into what the New Yorkers are currently experiencing as regards the COVID-19 Pandemic outlining the harrowing situation experienced on the ground and the effect this crisis is having on the Irish in New York, particularly in relation to the unemployment crisis. He acknowledges the huge connection that New York currently experiences with Connacht GAA and stresses the important role the GAA plays in fundraising at this time. This is reinforced by Terry Hyland who stresses the importance of Leitrim’s involvement in raising awareness of the New York situation as it currently stands. Sláinte 202o is the organisation that is spearheading the New York aid package on behalf of Irish people. We are very pleased that Larry McCarthy accepted the invitation to appear on this broadcast. As always we thank John Lynch for anchoring this production.

We look forward to the support of all Leitrim people on Saturday in what should prove to be an uplifting experience for all Leitrim people both near and far!

The proceeds of Saturday’s fundraising will be Sláinte 2020 and Pieta House. This evening, almost €6k of the €10k target has been reached and it continues to grow steadily.

You may make a donation by accessing our Gofundme page at  https://www.gofundme.com/f/leitrim-gaa-supporting-others

To update you on the event we have set up a dedicated Facebook page to which we are encouraging supporters who will hopefully join the event on Saturday to post pictures of your participation in this event. The dedicated page is at  www.facebook.com/LeitrimGAASupportingOthers/

Looking forward to ‘seeing’ you on Saturday!!

 

“I’m in for Saturday” pledge Leitrim Players Past and Present in video shoot

The build-up to Saturday’s #LeitrimGAASupportingOthers continues and we have realtime footage of many of those who will be taking part. A selection of current and past Leitrim players have taken the time to pledge their support of this fundraising venture by recording footage and you can access it exclusively here.

We look forward to the support of all Leitrim people on Saturday in what should prove to be an uplifting experience for all Leitrim people both near and far!

The proceeds of Saturday’s fundraising will be Sláinte 2020 and Pieta House. This morning, €5.5k of the €10k target has been reached and it continues to grow steadily.

You may make a donation by accessing our Gofundme page at  https://www.gofundme.com/f/leitrim-gaa-supporting-others

To update you on the event we have set up a dedicated Facebook page to which we are encouraging supporters who will hopefully join the event on Saturday to post pictures of your participation in this event. The dedicated page is at  www.facebook.com/LeitrimGAASupportingOthers/

Looking forward to ‘seeing’ you on Saturday!!

 

 

 

Leitrim players and manager have a special message for supporters

Our host John Lynch interviews Leitrim Manager Terry Hyland and players Ryan O’Rourke and Paddy Maguire in advance of this Saturday’s fundraiser for New York’s Slainte 2020 campaign and Pieta House. Members of the public are asked to participate in the event over the weekend by raising sponsorship and to enjoy the fun as you wear and share your Leitrim colours with pride.

The current players and many elder lemons will  be linking in with family/friends both near and far to sponsor them so please give generously – all proceeds go to two very worthy charities that are close to Leitrim peoples hearts.  Keep an eye out for many famous faces of the past as they appear on our social media channels over the next few days asking for your support.

A special facebook page is operational here at Leitrim GAA – Supporting Others and ready for all the pics and the GoFundMe page for donations is accessible now if you wish to donate here.  Over €5,000 has already been raised with thanks to many donors and we aim to achieve the €10,000 target.

 

 

 

Leitrim GAA Supporting Others Fundraising May 16 Update

We are actively promoting the Leitrim GAA Supporting Others Fundraising Drive which is scheduled for Saturday next May 16.

To update you on the event we have set up a dedicated Facebook page to which we are encouraging supporters who will hopefully join the event on Saturday to post pictures of your participation in this event. The dedicated page is at  www.facebook.com/LeitrimGAASupportingOthers/

With regard to the beneficiaries of this fundraising venture, Pieta House and Sláinte 2020, while the majority of people here would be aware of the excellent services being provided by the Dublin based unit, perhaps less is known of Sláinte 2020 which is a partnership consisting of The Aisling Irish Centre, Emerald Isle immigration Centre, New York GAA, New York Irish Centre and United Irish Counties, five long-established Irish not-for-profit organizations that have solid reputations, strong track records and are well known and trusted by members of the Irish community. In April Sláinte 2020 has launched its fundraising website. It plans to harness the collective reach of well-known and long-standing Irish organizations to maximize fundraising to assist individuals and families adversely impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.

Already gaining much momentum, Sláinte 2020 has raised over $150,000 in three weeks, with an additional $15,000 pledged. Of this, $148,000 has been allocated in grants to date. A thorough review process ensures that all recipients demonstrate verified financial need. While this is a great start, the volume of applications pouring in indicates an even greater need for support in the Irish community than that originally anticipated. They have received over 450 applications in three weeks and estimate that $400,000 would be required just to meet current requests for support. Given that Sláinte 2020 is now receiving on average 30 applications per day, they project that goal figure to increase considerably in the coming weeks. Although construction work may resume shortly in New York, approximately TWO-THIRDS of their applicants work in the hospitality sector. Any financial reprieve for that sector in the foreseeable future is likely to come slowly and prove sorely inadequate to counter great hardships threatening them and their families.

At Leitrim GAA we have established very strong links with the Irish community over the years and indeed on our four trips stateside since 2003 to play in Connacht SFC in Gaelic Park. Our Main Team Sponsors Seamus and Caitríona Clarke are heavily involved in Sláinte 2020 and we view this fundraising effort as an opportunity to send something back.

We look forward to your participation on Saturday & our donation link is below.

 

Brendan (Benny) Meehan RIP

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Leitrim GAA would like to express its sympathy on the sudden death of Brendan (Benny) Meehan.

Brendan, a former club player with Kiltubrid passed away suddenly at his parents’ residence, surrounded by his loving fiancée Shauna and heartbroken parents, Brian and Ann.

He will be sorely missed by his sisters and brother Deirdre, Kevin and Mairead, sister in law Niamh, brothers in law Mark and Christopher, nieces and nephews Lauren, Leona, Liam, Ciara and Ryan. Also missed by Shauna’s family, Christina, Michael, Ciara, Raymond and Granny Anna, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and a large circle of friends.

Brendan is a nephew of Leitrim GAA Insurance Officer PJ Meehan.

Ar Dheis De go raibh sé.

 

Leitrim Senior Players issue invitation to join them in a fundraiser for Pieta House and Sláinte 2020

Leitrim GAA Senior Players, present, and past invite supporters to join them on Saturday next May 16 as they complete a 5km/10km run, cycle, walk for charity.

The beneficiaries of this worthy fundraising undertaking will be Pieta House and Sláinte 2020.

Pieta House provides free therapy to those engaging in self-harm, with suicidal ideation, or bereaved by suicide. They rely on the generosity of the public whose donations and fundraising make up over 80% of their income.

Sláinte 2020 is a collective fundraising effort to assist the Irish community in the New York area during the COVID-19 Pandemic and is a partnership consisting of The Aisling Irish Centre, Emerald Isle immigration Centre, New York GAA, New York Irish Centre, and United Irish Counties.

We are asking people to join our squad as they complete a 5km/10k run, cycle, walk throughout the day Saturday, and engage with live posts.

We invite past players, supporters, and families to partake in this Special Leitrim Day for Charity.

So why not join the lads in your Leitrim GAA Colours, take some pictures and post to #LeitrimGAASupportingOthers.

Full details of the GoFundMe event are here:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/leitrim-gaa-supporting-others

Remember to observe social distancing while keeping to the 5km limit.

We look forward to a great Leitrim Day on May 16.

#LeitrimGAASupportingOthers

Leitrim Senior Players Announcement

Watch this space at 10am tomorrow for details of a Charity Fundraising Venture devised by Leitrim GAA Senior Players involving current and former players, officials, supporters, all families, and friends.

COVID 19 Update GAA MEDIA RELEASE

The GAA notes and welcomes the plans published by the government last Friday and some of the dates included relating to the possible return of sporting activity, including Gaelic games.

The Association will attempt to seek clarity around some of the issues that have arisen in internal discussions since last Friday including the challenge of social distancing in contact sport.

GAA facilities are to remain closed as part of efforts to prevent gatherings which breach the restrictions.

We are instructing our clubs and counties to continue to adhere to the restrictions and to refrain from organising on-field activity. These measures are expected to remain in place until July 20.

We will continue to monitor the dates and timelines as revealed by the Government and our arrangements will remain under constant review.

Our units are reminded that the Player Injury scheme is suspended and will remain so until an official return to action protocol is confirmed.

The GAA still firmly hopes to be able to play county and club competitions this year, subject of course to public health guidance. We can confirm however that no inter-county games are expected to take place before October.

Counties are asked, in the interest of players, to suspend all inter-county training until further notice. There will be a phased resumption of training at both club and county level to allow players to prepare appropriately for playing games.

While not categorically ruling out the possible staging of games behind closed doors later in the year, there appears to be a lack of appetite for this type of fixture-scheduling at the current time across the wider Association.

The GAA can also confirm the appointment of a dedicated Covid-19 Advisory Group which will advise the Association on matters relating to return to play protocols and other similar issues.

The members of this group are as follows:

Shay Bannon (Chairman) – existing Chairman of Health and Safety group

Dick Clerkin (existing Chairman of Medical Scientific and Welfare Committee)

Dr Pat O’Neill (Dublin)

Dr Kevin Moran (Donegal)

Dr Jim O’Donovan (Limerick)

Dr Seán Moffatt (Chair of Gaelic Medical Association and Mayo team doctor)

Paul Flynn (CEO Gaelic Players Association)

Stephen Mc Geehan (Head of Operations, Ulster GAA)

Tony Mc Guinness (Events and Safety Manager, Croke Park)

Sinéad McNulty (CEO An Cumann Camógaíochta)

Helen O’Rourke (CEO Ladies Gaelic Football Association)

John Horan (Uachtarán CLG)

Tom Ryan (Ard Stiúrthóir CLG)

Feargal Mc Gill (Director of Player, Club and Games Administration)

The outcome of this group’s work will be a graduated approach, informed and guided by the recently published Government Roadmap and by Government policy from Stormont.

Our units have played an important role in the community effort against the pandemic and we thank all of our members for their role in this to date.

We also underline the importance of continuing to adhere to the guidelines to ensure that the country as a whole meets its targets in the coming weeks allowing us to make progress and facilitate a return to games when it is safe to do so.