On Saturday last we said farewell to our club president Josie Torsney. Josie a great Gael all of his life, had devoted his time to the development and progression of Gaelic games within the Dromahair community. He was one of the founders of the current St Patricks GAA club that we all enjoy today when in the late 1960’s Josie entered a number of underage teams into competition. He had many roles within the club including Chairperson, Secretary and worked tirelessly on the club’s behalf to promote Gaelic games within the community
It’s well recognised that the first coach that a child comes in to contact with will be probably the most influential and that was certainly the case for those of lucky enough to be coached by Josie. He always treated everyone with respect and at the end of every game or practice everyone would come away feeling good about themselves. On the evening of a game or practice, Josie and his late wife Eileen would collect all of us at our doors and bring us by car to the village.When you look at the area that was covered in an evening, Killargue, Newtownmanor, Killavoggy, Killenummery, Drumlease and the village of Dromahair, many trips had to be made before and after the game.
He was well ahead of his time as a coach, his methods would fit seamlessly into any modern day game, Josie’s ability to break down each skill and explain to each of us how to perfect and practice our skills was rewarded in 1976 when St Patrick’s GAA club won its first underage title, the rural under-12 championship and indeed this team went on to win titles at U14 U16 and Minor.
In 1975 the club entered a junior team into competition, coached by Josie and in 1976 this team delivered the Junior championship to Dromahair, a remarkable achievement to bring the club to senior football within one year of establishing an adult team.
Josie had a great passion for Scor and Scor na nÓg and again he worked tirelessly over a range of different acts and groups to bring many county titles and a number of provincial to the club.
When you take into consideration the many other community activities that Josie was involved with, The Agricultural & Gymkhana Show, The Tidy Towns Committee, The Town Development Committee, The Park Development Committee, he was a Peace Commissioner and a Trustee of the Dromahair Park, you have to agree that Josie Torsney was a remarkable man. Josie’s legacy is immense, his shoes will never be filled.
St Patricks GAA club thank you sincerely, Josie, you made much difference to the lives of so many of us, past and present. We offer our deepest sympathy to the Torsney family and thank them for their support of Josie in all of his work within our community.
D’imigh laoch mór an bhaile, Josie Torsney uainn Déardaoin seo caite. Duine ab ea Josie a raibh a chroí sa chultúr Gaelach agus sa Chumann Lúthchleas Gael. Thuig sé go doimhin na luacha a bhain leis an eagraíocht sin. Bhí spiorad na nGael go láidir ina chuisle agus ní raibh aon rud nach ndéanfadh sé féin agus a bhean chéile Eileen (ata imithe ar slí na fírinne) le seans a thabhairt do leaids óga an bhaile peil a imirt. ‘Ní bheidh a leithéid ann arís.
Cumann CLG Naomh Pádraig Droim Dhá Thiar
2018 Leitrim GAA Under 14 Football Academy Trials
CoachingThe Under 14 Leitrim GAA Academy is an important first step towards excellence and the coaching provided will serve to introduce players to a higher standard of skill development whilst operating among peers of a similar standard. Experienced coaches will be on hand to guide the young players through this important stage of their development.
Trials for the 2018 U14 football academy will take place on Sunday, April 15th commencing at 2pm in the Leitrim GAA Centre of Excellence in Annaduff. Only players born in 2004 are eligible to participate in this academy. For the trials, this year registration is mandatory and must be completed by next, April 11th.
Players will not be allowed take part in the trials if they have not filled out the registration form. The registration is to be completed online and the link has been sent to each Club Secretary and Coaching Officer. You are asked to contact either of these people within your club in order to access the link.
Coiste Chontae Liatroma CLG Strategic Plan 2018 -2021
DevelopmentCoiste Chontae Liatroma CLG is in the process of producing a Strategic Development Plan for the next three years.
As part of the consultation process, adult members of the GAA in Leitrim are being asked for their views under a number of headings. Every voice is important and this online survey is an important part of the consultation. So please give your views and opinions. It will take approximately 5 minutes to complete the questionnaire. Your participation in this study is completely voluntary.
Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this survey will be reported only in the aggregate. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact CLG Liatroma by email to – developmentofficer.leitrim@gaa.ie
Closing date for online replies is Friday 13 April.
Please click here to complete survey.
The late Josie Torsney RIP- An Appreciation by St Patrick’s Dromahair GAA Club
GeneralOn Saturday last we said farewell to our club president Josie Torsney. Josie a great Gael all of his life, had devoted his time to the development and progression of Gaelic games within the Dromahair community. He was one of the founders of the current St Patricks GAA club that we all enjoy today when in the late 1960’s Josie entered a number of underage teams into competition. He had many roles within the club including Chairperson, Secretary and worked tirelessly on the club’s behalf to promote Gaelic games within the community
It’s well recognised that the first coach that a child comes in to contact with will be probably the most influential and that was certainly the case for those of lucky enough to be coached by Josie. He always treated everyone with respect and at the end of every game or practice everyone would come away feeling good about themselves. On the evening of a game or practice, Josie and his late wife Eileen would collect all of us at our doors and bring us by car to the village.When you look at the area that was covered in an evening, Killargue, Newtownmanor, Killavoggy, Killenummery, Drumlease and the village of Dromahair, many trips had to be made before and after the game.
He was well ahead of his time as a coach, his methods would fit seamlessly into any modern day game, Josie’s ability to break down each skill and explain to each of us how to perfect and practice our skills was rewarded in 1976 when St Patrick’s GAA club won its first underage title, the rural under-12 championship and indeed this team went on to win titles at U14 U16 and Minor.
In 1975 the club entered a junior team into competition, coached by Josie and in 1976 this team delivered the Junior championship to Dromahair, a remarkable achievement to bring the club to senior football within one year of establishing an adult team.
Josie had a great passion for Scor and Scor na nÓg and again he worked tirelessly over a range of different acts and groups to bring many county titles and a number of provincial to the club.
When you take into consideration the many other community activities that Josie was involved with, The Agricultural & Gymkhana Show, The Tidy Towns Committee, The Town Development Committee, The Park Development Committee, he was a Peace Commissioner and a Trustee of the Dromahair Park, you have to agree that Josie Torsney was a remarkable man. Josie’s legacy is immense, his shoes will never be filled.
St Patricks GAA club thank you sincerely, Josie, you made much difference to the lives of so many of us, past and present. We offer our deepest sympathy to the Torsney family and thank them for their support of Josie in all of his work within our community.
D’imigh laoch mór an bhaile, Josie Torsney uainn Déardaoin seo caite. Duine ab ea Josie a raibh a chroí sa chultúr Gaelach agus sa Chumann Lúthchleas Gael. Thuig sé go doimhin na luacha a bhain leis an eagraíocht sin. Bhí spiorad na nGael go láidir ina chuisle agus ní raibh aon rud nach ndéanfadh sé féin agus a bhean chéile Eileen (ata imithe ar slí na fírinne) le seans a thabhairt do leaids óga an bhaile peil a imirt. ‘Ní bheidh a leithéid ann arís.
Cumann CLG Naomh Pádraig Droim Dhá Thiar
Allianz League Fixtures declared Null and Void
County FootballCCCC has confirmed that a number of outstanding Allianz League Fixtures which were postponed due to the recent bad weather have now officially been declared null and void. This includes the Waterford v Leitrim tie.
The official GAA statement is here
Weekend Fixture List 31 Márta-02 Aibreán 2018
Club FootballDevelopment Seminar for Club and County Officials-Venue Change
DevelopmentConnacht GAA Council in conjunction with Leitrim GAA is holding a seminar for all Leitrim GAA Clubs in the Bush Hotel on Tuesday evening April 3rd at 7.30pm. This is a new initiative by the Provincial where personnel from the Council along with other guest speakers visit the County and provide information on a range of topics which are very relevant to the running of a GAA club. The following is a sample of the topics that will be discussed. Trustees & the Corporate Trustee System; Borrowings, Governance; Club Planning, Vetting in the GAA; Player Injury Scheme & GAA Insurance, Coaching in terms of self-sufficiency, Grant applications. The new recently published Connacht GAA Club Manual will be available for all clubs on the night and clubs are urged to get a copy of this publication as it contains a huge amount of information which clubs will find most beneficial. It is vital that every GAA club is represented at this seminar.
Each club is expected to be represented by at least its Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer.
Club Officers and County Committee Officers are expected to attend this seminar. Because of it being a Bank Holiday weekend, numbers attending are required by this Friday and you are asked to confirm your attendance by contacting County Development Officer Seán Ó Súilleabháin at developmentofficer.leitrim@gaa.ie or 0876821566.
Cathal Cregg Coaching Workshop-Anaerobic and Aerobic Conditioning through Small Side Games
CoachingJames Glancy departs from Coaching and Games Development
CoachingIt is with profound regret that we announce that James Glancy has informed Leitrim GAA Chairman Terence Boyle that he is resigning his position of Games Development Officer with Leitrim County Committee effective from April 13th 2018.
We regret his decision and thank him for his excellent involvement in Coaching and Games Development within the county over the last two years.
We wish James the very best for his future.
The process to appoint a replacement will commence as soon as is possible.
Allianz Leagues Leitrim v Waterford postponed
County FootballToday’s rescheduled match v Waterford has been postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date.
CCCC Confirms Waterford v Leitrim Refixture
County FootballThe Central Competitions Control Committee has confirmed that the Allianz Leagues Roinn 4 refixture Waterford v Leitrim will go ahead in Ardmore tomorrow (Monday) at 2pm.
Allianz League Refixture Update
County FootballThe Allianz Leagues Roinn 4 fixture Waterford v Leitrim which fell victim to the weather this morning has been provisionally refixed for tomorrow, March 19th, at 2pm in Ardmore. This is pending a further pitch inspection by 6pm this evening. We will keep you updated.
Waterford vs Leitrim Off
County FootballToday’s Allianz Football League match in Ardmore versus Waterford has been postponed due to overnight weather conditions that have affected the Waterford region.