AIB, the creators of hit shows The Toughest Trade, Jeff and Kammy’s Journey to Croker and Behind The Gates have sponsored the AIB All Ireland Club Championships for 27 years. AIB recently extended their sponsorship of the GAA All Ireland Football Championship for a further five years.
In 1998, Erin’s Isle met Castlehaven in the AIB GAA All Ireland Club Semi-Finals. With 13 minutes remaining Erin’s Isle and Dublin star player, Charlie Redmond, receives a red card widely regarded as harsh. Two points down with seconds remaining the game looks likes its Castlehaven’s. When a long ball towards the Castlehaven goal seems to be dribbling wide only to be picked up by an Erin’s Isle forward, scooped back and shot towards the net by Niall Crossan. The ball hit one post, then a second post before shooting out. The goal was awarded, Erin’s Isle claim the game by one point but the debate over whether the goal was in fact a goal still rages.
Friday, July 13th 2018: The first episode of AIB’s eagerly anticipate new series, The Toughest Rivalry, airs today. The series introduces renowned Premier League Manager Harry Redknapp and former Sampdoria, Juventus and Italy striker, manager and World Footballer of the Year in 1995, Gianluca Vialli to the culture of GAA in Ireland.
Both Premier League powerhouses will take charge of two rival GAA clubs. Vialli with Erin’s Isle in Dublin, and Redknapp with Castlehaven in West Cork. The two teams faced off in an infamous 1998 AIB GAA All-Ireland Club Semi-Final, where Castlehaven were defeated by a last-minute questionable goal. The controversial ending left both teams with unfinished business.
Episode 1 is now available to view here: https://youtu.be/GiTIrRcJYUU
The series will culminate in an epic rematch, set to take place at the end of the summer with Vialli and Redknapp managing their teams and using their managerial expertise to improve and make a difference to their respective teams.
AIB, proud sponsor of both Club and County, believe that GAA, as #TheToughest sport of all, is built upon rivalries be they local, county, provincial or national. GAA rivalries, despite being as intense as any in world sport, are rivalries of the very best kind. These rivalries bring out the very best in GAA players, fans and their communities.
Over the next eight weeks, AIB’s exclusive eight-part video series will reveal how Harry and Gianluca fared as they swapped their soccer managerial skills for those of a GAA manager.
This week the two managers travel to their respective destination and get to grips with the task ahead.
AIB’s ‘The Toughest Rivalry’ will air each Friday on www.youtube.com/aib and AIB’s other social channels.
For exclusive content and behind the scenes action from Harry and Gianluca’s journey follow AIB GAA on Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and facebook.com/AIBGAA.
Cumann na mBunscol provided great half time entertainment yesterday20th April 2025 - 9:45 pm
County Under 16 Gerry O Reilly Tournament
County FootballThe Leitrim Under 16 Football Academy has been granted a place in the prestigious 2018 Gerry O Reilly Tournament. This is a great opportunity for these young players to test themselves against Leinster opposition. The upcoming fixtures are as follows:
Round 1 Saturday 21st July 12noon at Oldcastle
Meath v Leitrim
Round 2 Saturday 28th July 12 noon at Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada
Leitrim v Louth
Round 3 Date, Time and Venue TBC
Offaly v Leitrim
AIB/GAA Toughest Rivalry Episode 1: Meet The Managers – The Toughest Rivalry
GeneralAIB, the creators of hit shows The Toughest Trade, Jeff and Kammy’s Journey to Croker and Behind The Gates have sponsored the AIB All Ireland Club Championships for 27 years. AIB recently extended their sponsorship of the GAA All Ireland Football Championship for a further five years.
In 1998, Erin’s Isle met Castlehaven in the AIB GAA All Ireland Club Semi-Finals. With 13 minutes remaining Erin’s Isle and Dublin star player, Charlie Redmond, receives a red card widely regarded as harsh. Two points down with seconds remaining the game looks likes its Castlehaven’s. When a long ball towards the Castlehaven goal seems to be dribbling wide only to be picked up by an Erin’s Isle forward, scooped back and shot towards the net by Niall Crossan. The ball hit one post, then a second post before shooting out. The goal was awarded, Erin’s Isle claim the game by one point but the debate over whether the goal was in fact a goal still rages.
Friday, July 13th 2018: The first episode of AIB’s eagerly anticipate new series, The Toughest Rivalry, airs today. The series introduces renowned Premier League Manager Harry Redknapp and former Sampdoria, Juventus and Italy striker, manager and World Footballer of the Year in 1995, Gianluca Vialli to the culture of GAA in Ireland.
Both Premier League powerhouses will take charge of two rival GAA clubs. Vialli with Erin’s Isle in Dublin, and Redknapp with Castlehaven in West Cork. The two teams faced off in an infamous 1998 AIB GAA All-Ireland Club Semi-Final, where Castlehaven were defeated by a last-minute questionable goal. The controversial ending left both teams with unfinished business.
Episode 1 is now available to view here: https://youtu.be/GiTIrRcJYUU
The series will culminate in an epic rematch, set to take place at the end of the summer with Vialli and Redknapp managing their teams and using their managerial expertise to improve and make a difference to their respective teams.
AIB, proud sponsor of both Club and County, believe that GAA, as #TheToughest sport of all, is built upon rivalries be they local, county, provincial or national. GAA rivalries, despite being as intense as any in world sport, are rivalries of the very best kind. These rivalries bring out the very best in GAA players, fans and their communities.
Over the next eight weeks, AIB’s exclusive eight-part video series will reveal how Harry and Gianluca fared as they swapped their soccer managerial skills for those of a GAA manager.
This week the two managers travel to their respective destination and get to grips with the task ahead.
AIB’s ‘The Toughest Rivalry’ will air each Friday on www.youtube.com/aib and AIB’s other social channels.
For exclusive content and behind the scenes action from Harry and Gianluca’s journey follow AIB GAA on Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and facebook.com/AIBGAA.
2018 LGFA Leitrim Ladies Club Championship
LadiesWith the conclusion of the Club Leagues over the past two weekends and victories for Glencar/Manorhmilton and Bornacoola/St. Mary’s over Dromahair in the League Finals Divisions 1 and 3 respectively, attention turns to the Club Championship which commences next weekend. The action takes place across Senior, Intermediate and Junior levels. Best of luck to all teams in the pursuit of honours.
GDA Appointments Announcement
CoachingLeitrim GAA wishes to announce the appointment of two Games Development Administrators to assist with the work that is ongoing in Coaching and Games Development. The successful candidates are Stephen McGurran from the Melvin Gaels Club and Mayo man John Gallagher. We wish the two men the very best of luck in their new roles. This brings the total number of GDA’s in the county to three which is a very positive step forward towards the development of coaching in the county.
Cúrsa de Faoite – Irish Language Course
GeneralCúrsa Gaeilge
The Ulster Council GAA runs a week-long Irish Course called Cúrsa Shéamuis de Faoite which runs in Na Dúnaibh, Co Dún na nGall from 16-20 July.
GAA members from Leitrim can apply to attend. Applications must be in by 6 July
The Course is free of charge, except for accommodation
There are courses for different levels.
Application form and further details are available here
‘Leitrim Wall’ Information Night
DevelopmentAn Information Night is taking place in the Bush Hotel on Wednesday 6th June at 7.30pm to inform the Leitrim people of the fundraising activities re-the Leitrim Wall that are taking place. This is an open invitation to all to attend this information evening.
This fundraiser has already been launched in New York and Dublin and is now being launched in Leitrim.
For further details see https://www.leitrimwall.com/
Nicky Rackard Cup Time Change
Club HurlingYou are asked to note that Nicky Rackard Cup Leitrim v Tyrone will now throw in at 2pm in Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada tomorrow, Saturday.
Leitrim GAA County Board in conjunction with Connacht GAA wishes to recruit a Games Development Administrator.
CoachingLeitrim GAA County Board in conjunction with Connacht GAA wishes to recruit a Games Development Administrator.
Role Profile
The post holder will have responsibility for overseeing the implementation of agreed GAA games development policies and programmes within County Leitrim. The post holder will join the games development team, which currently comprises the County Games Development Manager, two full-time GDA’s and a number of voluntary personnel, and will work to deliver the goals and objectives of the County Games Development Plan.
Based in Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada, Carrick-on-Shannon and reporting to the County Games Development Manager, the post holder will be required to work 39 hours per week, which will include weekends and evenings, and the hours may vary depending on workload and seasonal changes.
Please access the complete advertised position at the link below.
https://www.jobs.ie/ApplyForJob.aspx?Id=1710215
2018 Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Finals Updated
Cumann na mBunscolThe following is the updated Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Finals Schedule. All games will be played in Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada.
Monday 28th May
Girls Div 3 League
70 x 50
Dowra Vs Fenagh
Div 4 League
70 x 50
Diffreen vs Killenumerry
Tuesday 29th May
Div 5 League
70 x 50
Aughnasheelin vs Gortletteragh
Div 4 Shield
70 x 50
GS Chluainin vs Glenfarne
Wednesday 30th May
Div 5 Shield
70 x 50
Cloone vs Drumlea
Tuesday 5th June
Leitrim Team Announced
County FootballThe Leitrim team to play Roscommon on Saturday next in Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada is as follows:
2018 Cumann na mBunscol Finals
Cumann na mBunscolSince the return to school for the Summer Term, the Cumann na mBunscol fixtures have been continuing on a weekly basis. We have arrived at the stage that we can confirm the details of the vast majority of the 2018 Finals which will take place in Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada on three days next week and Tuesday of the following week. Let the action begin!!
Monday 28th May
5pm
Div 5 League
70 x 50
Aughnasheelin vs Gortletteragh
6pm
Div 4 League
70 x 50
Diffreen vs Killenumerry
Div 3 League
Ballinamore vs Leitrim
Tuesday 29th May
5pm
Girls Div 3 League
70 x 50
Dowra Vs Fenagh
6pm
Div 4 Shield
70 x 50
GS Chluainin vs Glenfarne
Wednesday 30th May
Kilnagross vs Drumkeeran
6pm
Div 5 Shield
70 x 50
Cloone vs Drumlea
Mohill vs Leitrim
Annaduff vs Gaelscoil Liatroma
Tuesday 5th June
Fenagh vs Ballinamore
Girls D2 League
The Leitrim GAA Supporters’ Club will host a special ‘Up for the Roscommon Match’ event in the Herbert Park Hotel, Ballsbridge, on Thursday, May 24th at 8pm, in anticipation of the Connacht semi-final clash.
GeneralThe Leitrim GAA Supporters’ Club will host a special ‘Up for the Roscommon Match’ event in the Herbert Park Hotel, Ballsbridge, on Thursday, May 24th at 8pm, in anticipation of the Connacht semi-final clash.
The event will feature a panel discussion hosted by former Leitrim player Colin Regan and some very special guests. Ballinamore Sean O’Heslin’s 1994 Connacht winning forward, Liam ‘Willie’ Conlon and St. Mary’s former great, Dermot Reynolds, will recall tales from their battles with Roscommon on the field of play. Conlon played a vital part in the famous victory over the Rossies in the ’94 quarter-final, while Reynolds scored the vital goal against his near neighbours when Leitrim recorded a famous victory in the 2000 semi-final in The Hyde.
To ensure balance and some good banter on the night, a former Roscommon player (TBC) will also join the panel, with some other special guests also contributing on the night.
The night will also see the Irish launch by Eamonn Duignan of an exciting fundraising drive to raise funds to finish Leitrim’s Centre of Excellence in Annaduff. The ambitious plans will finish the centre to the highest standards, ensuring that Leitrim’s facilities are on par with any other county in Ireland. A special feature – The Leitrim Wall – has been incorporated into the design allowing Leitrim people everywhere the opportunity to record a personal message on a commemorative brick or tile that will forever feature prominently in the Centre of Excellence for everyone to see when visiting the facility.
There are four price options to suit everyone’s budget and need. A launch of The Leitrim Wall was well received in New York and the Supporters Club hope that Leitrim’s loyal supporters will once more back this innovative opportunity to help build Leitrim’s GAA future brick by brick. For more information about the Leitrim Wall visit www.leitrimgaa.ie and stay tuned to the Leitrim GAA social media accounts.
All are welcome to this free event in The Herbert Park Hotel. Light refreshments from 7.30pm with an 8pm sharp throw-in. The night will conclude at 9.30pm. Please bring along any Leitrim people you know.