One of the largest consultation processes in the history of the GAA has found many good practices in place, but also a number of challenges to the development of our players.
At a time when sport is being challenged and influenced by elitism, globalisation, commercialisation and professionalism, the GAA is committed to its values of Amateur ethos, Community Identity and Inclusion.
At the beginning of his term GAA President John Horan established the Talent Academy & Player Development Review Committee emphasising: “The proper development of young players is an investment in the future well-being of our Games.”
Having overseen the adoption of the report by Central Council as of June, the Uachtarán described the recommendations of the report “as essential to re-establishing the values of the organisation, to ensure that Clubs are at the centre of all our development processes, supporting the retention of players in a sustainable way in line with our culture. “
Chaired by Michael Dempsey, the Committee members brought a depth of expertise and experience in coaching and player development and included Brian Cuthbert and incoming Director of Coaching and Games Development Shane Flanagan. The committee surveyed over 1000 stakeholders across all 32 Counties as part of the process.
The main focus of the committee was identified as establishing a policy for youth development which aligns club, school, third level and inter-county games programmes to address the current concerns with county talent academy squads and inter-county teams.
One of the first tasks of the Committee was the establishment of a Vision, Mission and Commitment for player development in Gaelic games, focussing on building a system for the 99% of players who participate across the pathway without ever reaching Inter-County Senior representation.
The Committee Report, launched in Croke Park today, adopts as policy a new Player Pathway Framework for Gaelic games. This framework is supported by enhanced Education Opportunities for all stakeholders, Improved Governance of youth development programmes and Synergised Games Programming across Club, School, Third Level and Inter-County.
Key recommendations include:
Player Pathway Framework
· Repositioning the Club at the centre of all developmental processes and policies through a new Player Pathway Framework
· Underpinning the framework with a best practice programme
· Embedding synergised player development practices within the Club, School and Talent Academy environments
Education
· Aligning education opportunities to the Pathway
· Providing specific opportunities for all stakeholders – personnel, officers, coaches, and parents to deliver and support the programme
· Through Coach Education instilling in all our stakeholders a developmental philosophy for player development
Governance
· Building the management capacity at all levels to support the framework
· Enhanced Longer term County Planning
· Realigning funding to the new vision for player development
Games Programme
· A Coordinated and coherent games programme aligned to the pathway framework, inclusive of meaningful and appropriate development-based competitions for our underage players
· Aligning the Games Programme at Club, School and Inter-County to the Pathway
· Ensuring the Games Programme up to U-17 is developmentally focussed
· Coordinated windows for related games programmes within a coherent fixtures calendar
Talent Academy & Player Development Work Group Members
Michael Dempsey (Chair. Former Kilkenny senior hurling coach and Laois footballer)
Jenny Duffy (Secretary. Former Cork camogie player and Head of Gaelic Games at Maynooth University)
Jeffrey Lynskey (Galway minor hurling manager)
Jason Sherlock (Dublin senior football coach and county minor manager in 2018)
Shane Flanagan (incoming GAA Director of Games Development, former Kildare underage footballer)
Dr. Eugene Young (Director of Coaching and Games Development Ulster GAA)
Ray O’Brien (Former Chairman of GAA Higher Education Council)
Garrett Coyle (Former Coaching Officer for Monaghan GAA)
Brian Cuthbert (Former Cork senior football manager)
Fergal O’Donnell (Former Roscommon senior football player and manager)
Jamesie O’Connor (Former Clare senior hurler and schools coach)
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Six Leitrim Students Awarded Connacht GAA Bursaries
DevelopmentCongratulations and best wishes to Francis Shanley, Annaduff, Colin Moran, Allen Gaels, Eoin McLoughlin, Fenagh St Caillin’s, James Clancy St Patrick’s Dromahair, Mark Diffley, St Mary’s Kiltoghert and Derbhaile Beirne, Mohill Ladies who were tonight awarded Connacht GAA Council Student Bursaries for 2020. Well done all of the above and the recipients from the other four Connacht Counties. In total 44 Bursaries were presented tonight to recipients from across the province by Connacht Council Uachtarán Gerry McGovern in the presence of family members.
Full story from Connacht GAA is located here
Leitrim Under 20 Panel for the Philly McGuinness Memorial Cup
County FootballThe Leitrim Under 20 Panel for the Philly McGuinness Memorial Cup Development Tournament which commences tomorrow is as follows. Best of luck to the players and management as they prepare for the Connacht Championship in these matches.
Killian Gaffey Caillian Mag Eachaidh Naomh Muire Cill Tochairt
Sean Reynolds Seán Mac Raghnaill Naomh Muire Cill Tochairt
Patrick McKenna Padraig Mac Cionnaith Naomh Muire Cill Tochairt
Donal Casey Dónal Ó Cathasaigh Gaeil Liatroma
Eoin McLoughlin Eoin Mac Lochlainn Naomh Caillin Fiodhnach
Jack Flynn Seac Ó Floinn Gaeil Liatroma
Cathal McHugh Cathal Mac Aoidh Sean Uí Eislin Béal an Átha Móir
Conor O Dwyer Conchúr Ó Dubhuir Naomh Caillin Fiodhnach
Aaron Hoare Aaron de Hóra Achadh na Síleann
Mark Diffley Marc Ó Duibhghiolla Naomh Muire Cill Tochairt
Dylan Maguire Dylan MagUighir Droim Óir Bhéalaigh
Oisín McLoughlin Oisín Mac Lochlainn Naomh Caillin Fiodhnach
Caolan Clancy Caolán Mac Lannchaidh Gaeil na Meilge
Oisin Bohan Oisín Ó Buacháin Noamh Muire Cill Tochairt
Stephen Goldrick Stiofán Mac Ualraig Gaeil Liatroma
Mark Keegan Marc Mac Aogáin Naomh Caillin Fiodhnach
Oisín Niblock Oisín Ó Niobloc Gortleiteach
Nathan McCartin Nathan Mac Airtáin Sean Uí Eislin Béal an Átha Móir
Diarmuid Mc Kiernan Diarmuid Mac Thighearanain Cill Tiobaid
Frank McGovern ProinnsiasMac Samhrain Sean Uí Eislin Béal an Átha Móir
McGloin Seadhan Mac Giolla Eoin Gaeil na Meilge
Kevin Brady Caoimhín Ó Brádaigh Naomh Muire Cill Tochairt
David O Connell Daibhíd Ó Conaill Naomh Muire Cill Tochairt
Stephen Meissner Stiofán Meissner Droim Óir Bhéalaigh
Jamie Quinn Seaimí Ó Cuinn Gortleiteach
Colin Moran Coilín Ó Moráin Gaeil na hAilne
Cian Singleton Cian De Singealtún Naomh Muire Cill Tochairt
Jordan Reynolds Siordán Mac Raghnaill Maothail
Francis Davitt Proinnsias Ó Daibhéad Droim Caorthainn
Niall Keegan Niall Mac Aogáin Cluain
Tom Prior Tomás Mac an Phriora Sean Uí Eislin Béal an Átha Móir
Paul Keaney Pól Ó Cianaigh Naomh Muire Cill Tochairt
Philly McGuinness Under 20 Memorial Cup – The Millennials take centre stage!!
County FootballLeitrim Under 20 Team will have the honour of commencing action in the new decade as they take on Fermanagh on Saturday next in Tempo with a 2pm throw in time. It is a significant fixture, if only in the sense that this is the first time an adult Leitrim Team will take the playing field in official competition with players born exclusively in the 21st Century!!
In completing the group stage of this development tournament, Leitrim is scheduled to play home games versus Longford and Sligo on Saturdays 11th and 19th January respectively with qualification for conclusion of the tournament to follow results.
The Connacht Under 20 Championship commences with a home semi final versus Mayo/Galway on Saturday February 15th and the Connacht Final is fixed for February 22nd.
Season’s Greetings to all Leitrim GAA Followers
GeneralLeitrim GAA would like to take this opportunity to send Season’s Greetings to all its clubs, players, management teams, coaches, officials, sponsors, supporters and all your families. 2019 was a great year for the county on and off the field and we thank everybody for your assistance and contribution to this effort.
We hope everybody has joyful, peaceful and safe Christmas and New Year Holiday and we look forward to working successfully with you all in 2020.
Leitrim Hurlers Fundraising Draw Results
County HurlingThe Leitrim Hurlers Fundraising Draw took place earlier tonight in Flynn’s Bar, Ck-on-Shannon. The full list of lucky winners is as follows:
1st Prize Flights to New York for 2 and 3 nights Accommodation at The French Quarters Guest Appartments Sponsored by Frank Dwyer, New York.
Winner: Derek Wrynn, Gorvagh, Co Leitrim.
2nd Prize FA Cup Semi-Final Tickets of your choice at Wembley Stadium including Flights and Accommodation for 2 for two nights in London. Sponsored by David McHugh, Role, London.
Winner: Declan Deegan, Leitrim Village, Co Leitrim.
3rd Prize One Night B and B at Lough Eske Castle, Donegal for 2. Sponsored by Clement Gaffney, Gowel.
Winner: Mary McCrystal, Portrush, Co Antrim.
4th Prize One Night B and B at Galway House Hotel for 2. Sponsored by Declan Molloy, Galway.
Winner: Collette Kennedy, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim.
5th Prize One Night B and B at Castleknock Hotel, Dublin for 2. Sponsored by Mark Chandler, Leitrim Gaels.
Winner: Ciara Breslin, PwC Dublin Office.
6th Prize One Night B & B for 2 people at Landmark Hotel, Ck-on-Shannon.
Winner: Conal McGuire, Ck-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim.
Our thanks to all who sponsored prizes, purchased and sold tickets and to Flynn’s Bar for the the use of the premises tonight. Special mention to Draw Co-ordinator Pauric McWeeney who organised, promoted and cajoled everybody into action over the last month on all detail relating to the draw. Pauric was an excellent MC at tonight’s event.
2020 Convention Report
GeneralThe reports of the various committees were presented to the 2020 Leitrim GAA Convention which were approved and adopted at last Sunday’s Convention in the Bush Hotel may be read here Comhdháil Bhliantúil 2020
The full list of officers elected on Sunday last is as follows:
Cathaoirleach: Eanna Mac Stíbhín
Leas Cathaoirleach: Traolach Ó Baoil
Rúnaí: Déaglán Ó Buacháin
Leas Rúnaí: Attracta Ni Raghailligh
Cisteoir: Martin Mac Artáin
Leas Cisteoir: Nollaig Ni Lochlainn
Oifigeach Forbartha: TBA
Oifigeach Oiliúna: Pól O Murchú
Oifigeach Cultúra agus Teanga: Clár Ní Chrosáin
Oifigeach Páistí: Marc O hEislin
Oifigeach Caidreamh Poiblí: TBA
Comhairle Connacht:(2) Seán Ó Maoilmhiaigh, Pádraig Ó Ficheallaigh
Árd Comhairle: Éanna Mac Tiarnáin
Comhdháil Connacht: (4) Martin Mac Artáin, Eanna Mac Stíbhín, Déaglán Ó Buacháín, Another TBA
Comhdháil Bhliantúil: (4) Martin Mac Artáin, Eanna Mac Stíbhin, Deaglán Ó Buacháin, Another TBA
Scór na nÓg Finals 2020
ScórThe County Final took place last Sunday, December 15th in the Mayflower, Drumshanbo. Fionnuala Maxwell hosted the final as Bean an Tí for the stage competition. With entries in all seven categories, it was strong and very entertaining competition. It was fantastic to have some dormant clubs returning to Scór Liatroma aris. Maith sibh go Leir. The quiz was held in the full table quiz format prior to the stage competition. Annaduff, Fenagh St Caillian’s and Carrigallen going head to head for the final 3 rounds of individual questions on stage. Tight to the bitter end, Carrigallan emerged the winners after the rounds were completed. The Leitrim champions now have to battle it out at the Connacht round for a place in the top 3 to qualify for the All-Ireland final.
Leitrim County Medals were presented to the winners by Chairperson of Leitrim Coiste Scór Chairperson Claire Crossan. Club of the year was decided by our judging panel. Annaduff was chosen by the 3 adjudicators. Fionnuala Maxwell accepted the Cormac MacGiolla Shield for Club na Bliana as the clubs Cultural officer which was proudly presented by Ailbhe McGill, Bornacoola. The Leitrim representatives will go onto compete for a Connacht title in The Town Hall Claremorris, Mayo on Saturday 11th January at 2.30pm. The quiz will be held on the same day prior to the stage competition in Claremorris GAA grounds, with a time to be confirmed. Leitrim will be hoping for winners to take part in the All-Ireland final to be held on February 1st in the INEC Killarney.
Quiz – Carrigallen
Rince Foirne –St Marys Kiltoghert
Solo Singing –Caoimhe Mooney, Annaduff
Recitation – Michael Connorton St Marys Kiltoghert
Ballad Group – Annaduff
Nuachleas – Mohill
Instrumental Music: Kiltubrid
Set Dance – Annaduff
Club of the year 2020 – Annaduff
Talent Academy and Player Development Review Committee Report 2019
CoachingOne of the largest consultation processes in the history of the GAA has found many good practices in place, but also a number of challenges to the development of our players.
At a time when sport is being challenged and influenced by elitism, globalisation, commercialisation and professionalism, the GAA is committed to its values of Amateur ethos, Community Identity and Inclusion.
At the beginning of his term GAA President John Horan established the Talent Academy & Player Development Review Committee emphasising: “The proper development of young players is an investment in the future well-being of our Games.”
Having overseen the adoption of the report by Central Council as of June, the Uachtarán described the recommendations of the report “as essential to re-establishing the values of the organisation, to ensure that Clubs are at the centre of all our development processes, supporting the retention of players in a sustainable way in line with our culture. “
Chaired by Michael Dempsey, the Committee members brought a depth of expertise and experience in coaching and player development and included Brian Cuthbert and incoming Director of Coaching and Games Development Shane Flanagan. The committee surveyed over 1000 stakeholders across all 32 Counties as part of the process.
The main focus of the committee was identified as establishing a policy for youth development which aligns club, school, third level and inter-county games programmes to address the current concerns with county talent academy squads and inter-county teams.
One of the first tasks of the Committee was the establishment of a Vision, Mission and Commitment for player development in Gaelic games, focussing on building a system for the 99% of players who participate across the pathway without ever reaching Inter-County Senior representation.
The Committee Report, launched in Croke Park today, adopts as policy a new Player Pathway Framework for Gaelic games. This framework is supported by enhanced Education Opportunities for all stakeholders, Improved Governance of youth development programmes and Synergised Games Programming across Club, School, Third Level and Inter-County.
Key recommendations include:
Player Pathway Framework
· Repositioning the Club at the centre of all developmental processes and policies through a new Player Pathway Framework
· Underpinning the framework with a best practice programme
· Embedding synergised player development practices within the Club, School and Talent Academy environments
Education
· Aligning education opportunities to the Pathway
· Providing specific opportunities for all stakeholders – personnel, officers, coaches, and parents to deliver and support the programme
· Through Coach Education instilling in all our stakeholders a developmental philosophy for player development
Governance
· Building the management capacity at all levels to support the framework
· Enhanced Longer term County Planning
· Realigning funding to the new vision for player development
Games Programme
· A Coordinated and coherent games programme aligned to the pathway framework, inclusive of meaningful and appropriate development-based competitions for our underage players
· Aligning the Games Programme at Club, School and Inter-County to the Pathway
· Ensuring the Games Programme up to U-17 is developmentally focussed
· Coordinated windows for related games programmes within a coherent fixtures calendar
Talent Academy & Player Development Work Group Members
Michael Dempsey (Chair. Former Kilkenny senior hurling coach and Laois footballer)
Jenny Duffy (Secretary. Former Cork camogie player and Head of Gaelic Games at Maynooth University)
Jeffrey Lynskey (Galway minor hurling manager)
Jason Sherlock (Dublin senior football coach and county minor manager in 2018)
Shane Flanagan (incoming GAA Director of Games Development, former Kildare underage footballer)
Dr. Eugene Young (Director of Coaching and Games Development Ulster GAA)
Ray O’Brien (Former Chairman of GAA Higher Education Council)
Garrett Coyle (Former Coaching Officer for Monaghan GAA)
Brian Cuthbert (Former Cork senior football manager)
Fergal O’Donnell (Former Roscommon senior football player and manager)
Jamesie O’Connor (Former Clare senior hurler and schools coach)
The full text of the report can be accessed here TAPD Report
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2020 Leitrim GAA Convention Motions and Nominations
GeneralThere are only three motions to be debated at next Sunday’s Leitrim GAA Convention. Convention will take place in the Bush Hotel commencing at 3pm. The motions are as follows:
RÚIN 2019
Motion 1
That Comhdháil Bhliantúil requests the Ard Chomhairle to appoint, as a matter of urgency, a committee to consider the implementation of a TMO (Television Match Official) using existing TV coverage only. This committee decides on which situations the TMO should be used (eg in relation to scores only, or other matters).
This committee produces recommendations in regard to future use of this technology and also examines any rule changes that may be required, depending on the situations where TMO use is recommended.
Ballinamore Sean O Heslin’s
Motion 2
That clarification is provided through Páirc an Chrócaigh in situations where play is called back to view Hawk-eye. Confirming that all play is null and void and are all scores, yellow, black and red cards are rescinded which occur in the intervening period?
Ballinamore Sean O Heslin’s
Motion 3
Aughnasheelin GAA Club would like to propose the motion that if a team at Senior, Intermediate or Junior level are unable to field a team of 15 players for a match then the playing number could be reduced to 13 aside and still be a valid match. This would apply to league competitions.
Aughnasheelin
Comhdháil Bhliantuil 2020
Ainmniúcháin
Cathaoirleach: Stiofan Ó Floinn, Eanna Mac Stibhín
Leas Cathaoirleach: Traolach Ó Baoil
Rúnaí: Déaglán Ó Buacháin
Leas Rúnaí: Attracta Ni Raghailligh
Cisteoir: Martin Mac Artáin
Leas Cisteoir: Nollaig Ni Lochlainn
Oifigeach Forbartha: Traolach Ó Baoil
Oifigeach Oiliúna: Pól O Murchu
Oifigeach Cultúra agus Teanga: Clár Ní Chrosáin
Oifigeach Páistí: Marc Ó hEislin
Oifigeach Caidreamh Poiblí: ——————
Comhairle Connacht:(2) Seán Ó Maoilmhiaigh, Pádraig Ó Ficheallaigh
Árd Comhairle: Éanna Mac Tiarnáin
Comhdháil Connacht: (4) Martin Mac Artáin
Comhdháil Bhliantúil: (4) Martin Mac Artáin
Leitrim GAA 2019 Award Winners
GeneralCongratulations to all the following who have been chosen as Leitrim GAA Award Winners for the 2019 season. The winners will be presented with their awards at the Leitrim GAA Awards function early in 2020.
Coiste Chontae Liatroma Awards 2019
Jim Lynch Hall of Fame: Sean Maxwell, Drumreilly
County Player of Year: Shane Moran, Ballinamore Sean O Heslin’s
Senior Club Player of Year: Conor Dolan, Glencar Manorhamilton
Intermediate Club Player of Year: David Bruen, Leitrim Gaels
Junior Club Player of Year: Alan Doonan, Fenagh, St. Caillin’s
Senior Referee of Year: Seamus Mulhern, St. Mary’s
Minor Player of Year: Barry McWeeney, Kiltubrid
U16 Player of Year: Gavin Reynolds, St. Mary’s Kiltoghert
Coiste na nÓg Referee of Year: Mark Mc Closkey, Bornacoola
Club Grounds of Year: Aughavas G.A.A.
County Hurler of Year: Enda Moreton, Leitrim Gaels
Senior Club Hurler of Year: James Glancy, St. Mary’s Kiltoghert
Junior Hurler of Year: Shane Mallon, Bornacoola
Senior Handballer of Year: Ed Lee, Fenagh
Juvenile Handballer of Year: Benoit Mc Kiernan, Annaduf
Scór na nÓg Liatroma 2019/20 on Sunday next
ScórJunior Scór is a county final only competition again this year. The final will be held in The Mayflower, Drumshanbo this Sunday, 15th December at 2pm.
Please note the order of Competitions per amended Rulebook 2019
Rince Foirne (Figure Dance): Amhránaíocht Aonair (Solo Singing): Aithriseoireacht/Scéalaíocht (Recitation): Bailéad Ghrúpa (Ballad Group): Nuachleas (Novelty Act): Ceol Uirlise (Instrumental Music) :
Rince Seit (Set Dancing)
A number of small allowances and rule changes were introduced this year. Full details can be found at LeitrimGAA.ie and Scór Liatroma Facebook page.
Question Time will be held as a table quiz on Sunday also at 12.30. The top3 teams will compete in the final 2 rounds on stage. The county final winners will progress to the Connacht provincial final on January 11th in Claremorris. At this level, the top 3 provincial counties qualify for the All Ireland final in February.
Any last-minute entries please contact the County Committee via irishculturalofficer.leitrim@gaa.ie by Thursday 12th December.
Connacht Finals,Claremorris, Co Mayo,Saturday January 11th at 2.30pm.
All –Ireland 11th February, INEC Killarney, Co Kerry
Senior scor will be held in March and April of 2020. No dates have been set for Provincial competitions, once dates are in place a Leitrim date will be released.
Leitrim Hurling Manager Announcement
County HurlingLeitrim GAA is pleased to announce the appointment of Olcan Conway as Leitrim Senior Hurling Manager for 2020. Olcan has been the recent Manager of Carrick Hurling Team and in addition to leading them to three-in-a-row County Senior Hurling Championships, he led his local charges to the Connacht Junior Hurling Championship in 2018, which was a first-ever provincial success on the playing fields for an adult male team.
Olcan takes over from 2019 Lory Meagher Cup winning Manager Martin Cunniffe, who recently stepped down from the position, and Leitrim GAA wishes him the very best as he takes charge for the incoming season. Leitrim GAA wishes also to acknowledge and thank all other candidates who applied for consideration for the position and those who attended for interview.