Key Dates for your 2020 Leitrim GAA Diary up to March 29th

Saturday January 11th
Philly McGuinness Cup Rd 2 Leitrim v Longford in Glennon Brothers Pearse Park at 12 noon;
Connacht Scór na nÓg Final in Townhall, Claremorris, commencing at 2.30pm.

Sunday January 12th
Connacht FBD League Semi Final Leitrim v Roscommon in Avantcard Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada at 2.00pm.

Thursday January 16th
Leitrim GAA Supporters Club Dublin Launch in Celtic Suite, Croke Park commencing at 7.30pm.

Saturday January 18th
Philly McGuinness Cup Rd 3 Leitrim v Sligo in Páirc Philib Mac Aonghusa, Mohill at 2.00pm.

Sunday January 19th
Connacht FBD League Final.

Saturday January 25th
Allianz Football League Rd 1  Derry v Leitrim in Celtic Park, Derry at 5.00pm.

Sunday January 26th
LGFA Football League Rd 1 Derry v Leitrim in TBC at 1.00pm;
Allianz Hurling League Rd 1 Fermanagh v Leitrim, Brewster Park, Enniskillen at 2.00pm.

Saturday February 1st
All Ireland Scór na nÓg Finals in INEC Centre, Killarney.

Sunday February 2nd
Allianz Football League Rd 2 Leitrim v Cork in Avantcard Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada at 2.00pm.

Sunday February 9th
LGFA Football League Rd 3 Leitrim v Antrim in TBC at 1.00pm;
Allianz Football League Rd 3 Longford v Leitrim in Glennon Brothers Pearse Park at 2.00pm.

Monday February 10th
February Meeting of Coiste Chontae Liatroma in Avantcard Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada at 8.00pm.

Saturday February 15th
Connacht Under 20 Football Championship Semi Final Leitrim v Galway/Mayo in Avantcard Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada at 2.00pm;
Annual Presentation of 2019 Leitrim GAA Awards in Bush Hotel at 8.00pm.

Sunday February February 16th
Allianz Hurling League Rd 3 Leitrim v Cavan in Avantcard Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada at 2.00pm.

Saturday February 22nd
Connacht Under 20 Football Championship Final.

Sunday February 23rd
LGFA Football League Rd 4 Louth v Leitrim in TBC at 1.00pm;
Allianz Hurling League Rd 4 Sligo v Leitrim in Markcievicz Park at 2.00pm;
Allianz Football League Rd 4 Leitrim v Offaly in Avantcard Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada at 2.00pm.

Fri/Sat February 28/29th
Annual GAA Congress in Páirc an Chrócaigh.

Sunday March 1st
Allianz Hurling League Rd 5 Leitrim v Lancshire in Avantcard Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada at 2.00pm;
Allianz Football League Rd 5 Louth v Leitrim in Gaelic Grounds, Drogheda at 2.00pm.

Sat/Sun March 7/8th
Allianz Hurling League Division 3B Final.

Sunday March 8th
LGFA Football League Rd 5 Leitrim v Limerick in TBC at 1.00pm.

Monday March 9th
March Meeting of Coiste Chontae Liatroma in Avantcard Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada at 8.00pm.

Sunday March 15th
Allianz Football League Rd 6 Down v Leitrim in Páirc Eisler, Newry at 2.00pm.

Saturday March 21st
Leitrim GAA Annual Supporters Club Draw in Cox’s Steakhouse, Dromod, at 10.00pm.

Sunday March 22nd
LGFA Football League Rd 6 Carlow v Leitrim in TBC at 1.00pm;
Allianz Football League Rd 7 Leitrim v Tipperary in Avantcard Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada at 2.00pm.

Saturday March 28th
Allianz Football League Divsion 3 Final.

Sunday March 29th
LGFA Football League Rd 7 Leitrim v Offaly in TBC at 1.00pm.

 

Avantcard Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada

Dublin Launch of 2020 Leitrim GAA Supporters Club, Croke Park, January 16th at 7.30pm

Renowned piper Néillidh Mulligan and family to regale audience at Leitrim Supporters Club launch in Croke Park.

Excitement is building ahead of the annual launch of the Leitrim Supporters Club in Croke Park on Thursday, January 16th.

The gathering touches on all things Leitrim, and MC Colin Regan will interview the county’s new hurling All-Star James Clancy to find out what the Lory Meagher Cup win meant to this stalwart. Senior football manager Terry Hyland will be quizzed about plans for 2020 as the county prepares for an incredibly competitive Division 3 national football league, while Eamonn Duignan, chair of the Leitrim Wall committee, will reflect on what became a success story of national interest.

The assembled crowd will also be treated to interviews with special guest Sean McGoldrick, sports journalist, author, and native of Newtownmanor, and Leitrim Person of the Year, Noel McPartland, of Drumshanbo.

The finale of the evening will be a lively music session with renowned uileann piper Neilidh Mulligan and family. Neilidh has a strong Leitrim connection – his father Tom being a native of Bornacoola and a founding member of St Mary’s Music Club in Church Street, Dublin. Neil has been a tutor at the Joe Mooney Summer School for years and represented Bornacoola in Scór in the late 1970s. They will include tunes from his award winning ‘The Leitrim Thrush’ album.

This annual gathering has become a must-attend event for Leitrim people in Dublin and the surrounding counties, with 170 attendees last year. It makes a point of acknowledging and celebrating the lives and times of Leitrim’s foremost citizens and entertainers and is sure to have something to amuse anyone with roots or an interest in the county. So, please spread the word to your friends and come along on the night.

Doors open at 7pm with the event getting under way 7.30pm sharp. Light refreshments will be served. There is no charge for entry but attendees are encouraged to buy a Supporters Club ticket on the night and a special draw will take place for those who purchase one or take a booklet to sell. The night will conclude at 9.30pm.

Transport will be provided from Leitrim for anyone who wishes to attend FOC,  the following are the bus times.

Pick up Drumshanbo Swimming Pool  at 4.00pm

Pick up  Avantcard Páirc Sean Mac Diarmada at  4.15pm

Pick up Bornacoola GAA Pitch  at 4.30pm

Please inform Leitrim GAA Assistant Secretary Attracta O Reilly at 0861708499 if you intend to travel on the bus.

2020 Connacht Scór na nÓg Finals on Saturday next January 11th

Connacht Finals of Scór na nÓg Finals are taking place this Saturday 11th of January. The quiz takes place at 1pm in Claremorris GAA clubhouse and the stage venue is the Town Hall Claremorris starting at 2.30pm sharp. There are no advance tickets, admission is payable on the door on the day. All of our Leitrim winners will be competing for a place in the All-Ireland final to be held in the INEC Killarney on February 1st. Wishing all of our Leitrim teams and all involved the very best of luck.

Rince Foirne: St Mary’s Kiltoghert

Amhranaíocht Aonair: Caoimhe Mooney, Annaduff

Aithriseoireacht: Michael Connorton, St Mary’s Kiltoghert

Bailéad Ghrúpa: Annaduff

Nuachleas: Mohill

Ceol Uirlise: Kiltubrid

Rince Seit: Annaduff

Tráth na gCeist: Carrigallen Read more

Ciorcal Comhrá commences in Ballinamore on Tuesday January 7th

Irish conversation classes, or Ciorcal Comhrá, will start again in Ballinamore Library on Tuesday, 7 January 2020 at 8.00pm. There are separate groups for relative beginners, for those who have some Irish and for those who are fluent. These classes are a great opportunity to practice the Irish you know and to improve it. Also, Leaving Cert or transitional year students will find it useful for practice for their Irish orals. Classes are free and will run for 10 weeks to mid March. Seo seans chun an Ghaeilge a labhairt. Beidh fáilte romhat.

Six Leitrim Students Awarded Connacht GAA Bursaries

Congratulations 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

The 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!!

Leitrim 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

Leitrim 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

The 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

The 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

The 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

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)

The full text of the report can be accessed here TAPD Report

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