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.
Irish Life GAA Healthy Clubs Every Step Counts Challenge 2025 – starting 8th January2nd January 2025 - 7:00 pm
Leitrim Senior Players Announcement
GeneralWatch 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
GeneralThe 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.
Leitrim COVID-19 Community Response Well Being Pack
GeneralThis week An Post will be delivering the Community Response Well Being Pack to elderly people. This is an excellent resource to help keep people occupied during these times.
The pack includes a new physical activity initiative, featuring eight daily exercises over a four-week period, primarily aimed at older adults who are cocooning. It is being launched by HSE Community Physiotherapy in partnership with the Age-Friendly Alliance, Sport’s Partnerships, Local Authorities and Public Participation Networks across Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Cavan and Monaghan – Community Healthcare Organisation Area 1. Older people can follow this programme in Leitrim by tuning into Shannonside-Northern Sound FM Let’s Talk Programme.
A link to the Physiotherapy Programme HSE COMMUNITY PHYSIO LEAFLET Leitrim
Leitrim GAA Launches ‘It’s Good to talk GAA’
GeneralLeitrim GAA launches new initiative in response to Covid-19, It’s Good to Talk GAA
Leitrim GAA, working closely with Leitrim County Council, Leitrim Sports Partnership, Leitrim PPN and Leitrim Age Friendly embark on an initiative that hopefully make a difference to people who may be feeling very isolated and alone in these restricted times. People 70 and over have been ‘cocooning’ and thereby confined to the limits of their four walls over these past number of weeks, and while this evening’s news will have come as welcome relief of sorts, they will still remain largely confined. For many, the trip to the shop, the church and the local football pitch was a way of life and a daily or weekly event and these trips are still a long way off.
In this regard, Leitrim GAA wishes to offer a service that may be a degree of respite to those who are missing their GAA in particular. Inspired by a move made by former Mayo footballer David Brady, we in Leitrim GAA invite, that if there is someone in your area who would like a call from a person in Leitrim GAA, be that a current or former player or official, we will endeavour to have that connection made. It may seem like very little but to a person who is isolated and may have nobody to talk to this might brighten their day or week, particularly if it a special occasion their lives. The people of Leitrim in this age category have contributed enormously to what we have to enjoy today. We would like to offer something little back in return.
Leitrim GAA’s Poster will be included in a Well Being Pack that the Leitrim COVID-19 Community Response Forum will this week be sending out to 1,500 older people as part of its ‘In This Together’ campaign which aims to assist them to Stay Connected, Stay Active and look after their Mental Wellbeing throughout the COVID-19 Emergency.
The pack includes a new physical activity initiative, featuring eight daily exercises over a four-week period, primarily aimed at older adults who are cocooning. It is being launched by HSE Community Physiotherapy in partnership with the Age-Friendly Alliance, Sport’s Partnerships, Local Authorities and Public Participation Networks across Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Cavan and Monaghan – Community Healthcare Organisation Area 1. Older people can follow this programme in Leitrim by tuning into Shannonside-Northern Sound FM Let’s Talk Programme.
Also included in the pack are quizzes, word games, gardening tips, healthy eating plans and adult colouring to keep our minds and bodies active as well as some goodies such as healthy treats or seeds.
If there is anybody who think might like to avail of Leitrim GAA’s offer, contact secretary.leitrim@gaa.ie or call 0876888978. Alternatively, you may call Leitrim Covid 19 Helpline on 1800 852 389
Problem Gambling Support Resources
GeneralIndividuals with gambling problems may be more servery impacted from Covid-19 due to stress, financial worries, job losses, lack of other social outlets, etc. This can be the case for those who are recovering from a gambling addition as well as those currently experiencing symptoms. This week we hosted a webinar with Oisín McConville, Justin Campbell and Niall McNamee focusing on this topic. Attached you will find the presentation that was given on the evening and a sample club gambling policy. You can also find a link to problem gambling supports here: Problem Gambling Supports. A link to the webinar will also be made available and circulated next week.
Leitrim GAA Minors 2020 Fundraising Cycle
County FootballLets Give This Great Bunch Of Lads One Final Push To Reach Their Target Of €3,000 Before This Weekend. To Date They Have Raised €2,437. Please Donate To This Very Worthy Cause. Thank You!
You may access the GoFundMe Page here
10Km Cycle for HSE Frontline Heroes – Leitrim GAA Minor Squad
Each member of Leitrim GAA’s Minor Squad are undertaking a 10 Km Cycle for HSE Frontline Heroes to raise funds to help frontline medical staff with the fight against Covid-19.
* We are asking people to join our squad in cycling 10k (within your 2km boundary and to practise social distancing).
* Donate €5 (suggested).
* Nominate 5 Friends by taking a selfie and posting it on Social Media.
* Use #LeitrimGAAMinors
All proceeds will be used to buy vital equipment and to assist medical staff in anyway possible with the fight against Covid-19.
The hospitals benefiting from this campaign will be St.James, Sligo And Cavan
Thank you for your donation.
Stay Safe – Leitrim Abú
Scór Sinsir All Ireland Finals Cancelled
ScórTeachtaireacht ó Chathaoirleach Choiste Náisiúnta Scór, Aodán Ó Braonáin
Ag an am seo den bhliain ba cheart go mbeadh ‘fáiltiú’ á scríobh agam roimh mhuintir Scór chuig Babhtaí Ceannais Scór Sinsir na hÉireann san INEC i gCill Airne. Is mór an trua nach féidir linn dul ar aghaidh leis na comórtaisí, go háirithe dóibh siúd atá tar éis Craobh an Chondae a bhuachaint. Caithimid cloí le comhairle an Rialtais agus, sa deireadh thiar thall, caithfidh muid tús áite a thabhairt do shláinte agus fholláine an phobail.
The cancellation of our Scór Sinsir All-Ireland Finals due to be held in the INEC Killarney is a grave disappointment to all involved in GAA Scór. For those who have trained hard, won a county title and hoped for All-Ireland glory it is especially difficult. However, the health and safety of our communities and especially our senior citizens, many of whom are among our most loyal supporters, must take precedence.
As we have no indication as to how long the present restrictions will apply it is difficult to plan for the future. Coiste Náisiúnta Scór will be guided by advice from the Ard-Stiurthóir in any decision to resume live competition. It is our current intention to complete the current Scór Sinsir competition before commencing the 2021 renewal.
While our live Scór competitions are in hibernation there is a vibrant and varied Scór programme of activity being run online. “Vitual Scór” affords the opportunity to perform in a multiple of disciplines on Facebook, (GAA Scór Oifigiúl) and the range of performance and creativity on display has been outstanding. County and provincial Scór committees are actively promoting performance and celebrating past performers on social media. A diary of upcoming events can be found on “GAA Scór Oifigiúil” on Facebook.
Many of our Scór participants and followers are involved in the war on Covid 19 as frontline workers in healthcare, social-care, policing and voluntary work across the island of Ireland. Our thoughts, prayers and gratitude are with you all.
Fan sa bhaile, fan sábháilte ach leanaigí ar aghaidh ag canadh, ag casadh ceoil, ag damhsa agus insint scéalta.
Aodán Ó Braonáin (Cathaoirleach, Coiste Náisiúnta Scór)
Sceideal ‘Virtual Scór’ @GAAScór Oifigiúil
25 Aibreán Ceol Clainne’ day on Virtual Scór – 2+ musicians from the same family needed to participate
25 Aibreán Online Tráth na gCeist on Scór Chonnacht’s FB page at 9.00
26 Aibreán ‘GAAgaeilge’ Day on Virtual Scór – amhráin, dánta, aithrisí agus scéalta i nGaeilge amháin
30 Aibreán Craobh Scór na nÓg 2020 on Facebook
2 Bealtaine ‘County Day’ – songs in which counties are mentioned for Virtual Scór
3 Bealtaine ‘Rince Timpeall an Tí’ – dances with 2+ participants from families for Virtual Scór
6 Bealtaine TG4 Highlights from Scór Finals in 2019
Webinar sessions planned for GAA club officers
Club DevelopmentThe GAA, the LGFA and the Camogie Association are pleased to announce the rollout of a series of online-based live webinar sessions for Club Officers.
The circumstances we now find ourselves in are unprecedented, and with Gaelic Games activity interrupted on the field, this is a unique opportunity for Officers and volunteers involved in our games worldwide to engage with, and increase their knowledge base via the medium of remote learning.
Module: Fostering Wellbeing & Resilience during Covid-19
Audience: Club Officers
Date & Time: April 21st, 7pm
Link: Click Here
Module: Club Strategic Planning
Audience: Club Officers
Date and Time: April 29th, 6pm
Link: Click Here
There is much more to be accessed Here
Covid-19: Resources for Older Adults
GeneralFollowing on from previous articles we will be now issuing our communications in a more streamlined and targeted approach to ensure that you are not being overwhelmed with information. Today’s communication is directed specifically for older adults. We have pulled together multiple resources relating to this population group and have put them into one document for you. Please feel free to circulate this document throughout your own networks. It will also be available to view on a new page on our website which can be accessed here; Supporting our members, communities and volunteers during Covid-19
Coivd-19 Supports and Resources – Some More Useful Information
GeneralWe hope that you all had a lovely Easter. Please find a number of additional supports and resources below that may be of interest to yourselves and your networks;
SHINE YOUR LIGHT
GeneralJust a wee message to let you know that The Lights at Leitrim The Centre Of Excellence at Annaduff will be turned on tonight at 9pm as part of the “Shine Your Light” campaign. We encourage you to join with us by lighting up your home with a Candle or other such lights for all who are sick, all who have lost their lives and the loved ones who are grieving their loss at this very challenging time – Please be mindful of Fire Safety at all times!
COVID-19 RESOURCES
GeneralOur Health and Wellbeing is very important and as we approach the long weekend please see below and attached a number of resources that may be beneficial for you to share with your networks;