Latest Update from Tomás Ó Riain and Seán Ó hÓráin Croke Park
We hope you, your families, members and friends are keeping well since we were last in touch.
Thank you for your ongoing support and attached are further guidelines addressing some of the issues that have been raised by our clubs and counties recently.
Included is advice and updates around the following:
- Pitch maintenance (which is permitted within certain guidelines)
- GAA Volunteer guidelines for all Volunteers (both 26 and Six Counties)
- Emergency template for access to GAA facilities
- Individual county by county contact numbers for Local Government Community Support (only 26 Counties set up at this point)
- An open letter to our members
- Latest HSE advice and information
Yesterday the Irish government launched the ‘Community Call’ initiative which aims to encourage everyone to assist those in need of help in their immediate locality.
The GAA’s ‘Club Together’ Initiative with SuperValu and Centra falls under the auspices of this government plan and much of the information provided along with this email relates back to the Government programme.
While of immediate relevance to our units operating in the 26 counties, much of it is applicable to all of our units.
The most successful and best attended GAA games development initiative each year is our Kelloggs Cúl Camps programme.
In this regard the association is committed, and planning is ongoing, to provide a Cúl Camp programme in 2020 for our young Gaelic games enthusiasts over the summer.
We are looking forward to arrival of 172,000 kits starting the end of April.
For more and regular updates stay in touch with our website.
Once again, we would like to re-iterate our gratitude to you all for helping us and the country as a whole at this challenging time.
The community spirit shown across a raft of different but equally vital initiatives and the adherence to the government guidelines has been hugely important in our collective efforts to deal with the Covid-19 outbreak.
As ever, queries can be sent to communcations@gaa.ie.
We appreciate there is a considerable amount of information attached with this email and while all of it may not be relevant to every GAA unit, club and county officers can decide what is of most use to them and their members and use accordingly.
Please stay safe and continue to play your part with social distancing, cocooning and coughing/sneezing etiquette.
Go raibh maith agaibh,
Tomás Ó Riain Seán Ó hÓráin
Ard Stiúrthóir Uachtarán
AS and Uachtaraěn Message
Covid 19 Home Crime Prevention Advice
GAA Covid-19 GAA 26 Counties
Framework for Community Support-Information Leaflet (1)
Essential Works and Property Checks
Covid-19 Club Emergency Poster
COVID_19 Comm Response Contact Info
COVID_19 Advice gov volunteer supports
Cumann na mBunscol provided great half time entertainment yesterday20th April 2025 - 9:45 pm
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;
Cuaille agus Virtual Scór
ScórCovid-19 Correspondence for GAA Units – Aibreán 3 2020
GeneralLatest Update from Tomás Ó Riain and Seán Ó hÓráin Croke Park
We hope you, your families, members and friends are keeping well since we were last in touch.
Thank you for your ongoing support and attached are further guidelines addressing some of the issues that have been raised by our clubs and counties recently.
Included is advice and updates around the following:
Yesterday the Irish government launched the ‘Community Call’ initiative which aims to encourage everyone to assist those in need of help in their immediate locality.
The GAA’s ‘Club Together’ Initiative with SuperValu and Centra falls under the auspices of this government plan and much of the information provided along with this email relates back to the Government programme.
While of immediate relevance to our units operating in the 26 counties, much of it is applicable to all of our units.
The most successful and best attended GAA games development initiative each year is our Kelloggs Cúl Camps programme.
In this regard the association is committed, and planning is ongoing, to provide a Cúl Camp programme in 2020 for our young Gaelic games enthusiasts over the summer.
We are looking forward to arrival of 172,000 kits starting the end of April.
For more and regular updates stay in touch with our website.
Once again, we would like to re-iterate our gratitude to you all for helping us and the country as a whole at this challenging time.
The community spirit shown across a raft of different but equally vital initiatives and the adherence to the government guidelines has been hugely important in our collective efforts to deal with the Covid-19 outbreak.
As ever, queries can be sent to communcations@gaa.ie.
We appreciate there is a considerable amount of information attached with this email and while all of it may not be relevant to every GAA unit, club and county officers can decide what is of most use to them and their members and use accordingly.
Please stay safe and continue to play your part with social distancing, cocooning and coughing/sneezing etiquette.
Go raibh maith agaibh,
Tomás Ó Riain Seán Ó hÓráin
Ard Stiúrthóir Uachtarán
AS and Uachtaraěn Message
Covid 19 Home Crime Prevention Advice
GAA Covid-19 GAA 26 Counties
Framework for Community Support-Information Leaflet (1)
Essential Works and Property Checks
Covid-19 Club Emergency Poster
COVID_19 Comm Response Contact Info
COVID_19 Advice gov volunteer supports
Cyril Cassidy (RIP) Last Surviving member of Leitrim Minor team that reached the All Ireland Minor Football Final in 1945.
General, RIPThe death has occurred of Cyril Cassidy, the last surviving member of the Leitrim Minor team that reached the All Ireland Minor Final in 1945.
Cyril Cassidy, played at left full forward on the Leitrim Minor team beaten by Dublin in the Final. In the All Ireland Final he played on Denis Mahony, who subsequently captained Dublin in the 1955 All Ireland Senior Final. In the Connacht Final of that year, Leitrim beat Sligo in a replay by 2-6 to 1-5.
Cyril was from Drumeela and he worked in Dublin for many years and more recently lived in Termonfeckin, Co Louth.
He died on Monday 30th March in Gormanston Wood Nursing Home.
Coiste Contae Liatroma would like to express their condolences to his daughter Moira, sons Declan and Barry, grandchildren Sam, Max, Lewis, Fintan and Alastar, extended family, relatives and friends.
Go ndéanfaidh Dia trócaire air.
(Submitted by Seán Ó Súilleabháin)
Leitrim Hurlers COVID 19 Virtual puckaround Ireland #stayhome
County HurlingLeitrim Hurlers having a virtual puck around the county and counties of Ireland during the #COVID-19 lockdown. Well done lads!! #stayhome