All-Ireland Scór Finals 2017
The sight of the bonfire blazing and the crowds assembled to celebrate on the approaching road to Manorhamilton last Sunday at 3pm was a very warm welcome to the team. At the victory celebration, the Leitrim dance team were greeted by club Executives Colette Fox & Hugh Mc Gurrin (Scór officer) as well as Cathaoirleach Scór Liatroma Claire Crossan and Coiste member Roisin Kennedy. A convoy of cars beeping horns and flags flying took the team, their family & friends to the market square where they performed the dance that took them to glory. A memorable occasion for Leitrim Scór & the Glencar – Manorhamilton club, their 4th title to bring home in Figure.
The other four acts through from Leitrim were not as fortunate to clinch the cup or bring home an All-Ireland medal. The table quiz took place separately than the main event early on Saturday morning in the Waterfront Belfast. Leitrim was represented by previous All-Ireland title holders Bornacoola, however, The Monaleen club from Limerick emerged the All-Ireland winners. Ferbane of Offaly came in second and St Josephs of Westmeath in third.
In Solo singing, Sean O Heslins Aisling Maxwell was first of the singers to the stage. Fabulous deliverance of the “Evelyn- Marie” by the Ballinamore lady, unfortunately not to be her day as it was won by Newport Tipperary, Katie Shanahans “Orphan girl” won the judges vote.
Recitation was a very diverse competition, each of the performers offering very different pieces. Aiden Dockerys deliverance of his self-penned James Connolly piece was passionate and has to be said put all his heart and soul into his rendition on the day but Noel Joyce of JK Brackens Tipperary took the title with his comedy piece.
St Marys representing the province in Instrumental Music delivered a fabulous and uplifting array of tunes. A very talented bunch of people, also with previous All-Ireland experience -no doubt they gave the adjudicator from a tough choice to make but the award the title to Newport Tipperary for their 3rd victory of the night.
Glencar-Manorhamilton had a long wait throughout the day as they were last to the stage in the set dance, they once again gave a fabulous performance and danced their feet off but it wasnt to be their night either as Omagh St Endas lifted the All-Ireland title in this competition.
Overall it was a fantastic weekend with the Leitrim contingent occupying quite a large number of seats in the Waterfront auditorium.
Bhí sé soiléir go raibh croí an chontae sa chultúir ghaelach agus muintir an chontae ag baint taitneamh as.
All-Ireland Winners:
Figure Dancing – Glencar-Manorhamilton, Leitrim
Solo-Singing – Katie Shanahan, Tipperary
Recitation – Noel Joyce, JK Brackens, Tipperary
Ballad Group – Clonduff, Down
Leiriu- Gweedore, Donegal
Instrumental – Newport, Tipperary
Set Dancing – St Endas Tyrone
09-May-17 by Claire Crossan – Oifigeach Cultura agus Teanga
Cumann na mBunscol provided great half time entertainment yesterday20th April 2025 - 9:45 pm
The late Pete Dolan Ballinamore and New York
GeneralThe late Pete Dolan, Ballinamore and New York
In Ruislip on Sunday last a minutes silence was observed in memory of Pete Dolan, one of the great Ballinamore players from the 1940s who died in New York. Fr Dan Gallogly, in his history of Ballinamore Seán O’Heslin, stated that “one of the outstanding players of the forties was Pete Dolan”. Pete was on the Leitrim team which won the Connacht Minor Football Championship in 1945 and qualified for the All Ireland Final against Dublin. By the time of the final, Pete was a clerical student in All Hallows College and was soon to discover that an “ábhar sagairt” would not be allowed out to play football, even in an All Ireland Final. This being the first time a Leitrim team ever reached an All Ireland Minor Final, Pete had other ideas and made good his escape the day before the final. Leitrim lost the match and All Hallows lost a student. Pete never returned to the college. A year later, Pete was on the Leitrim team which won the Connacht Junior Football Championship. They lost to Down in the All Ireland Final in Breiffne Park. In 1949, he played on the Leitrim senior team which had a dramatic win over Galway in the Connacht Senior Championship semi-final but lost to Mayo in the Final. He also won a Donegal Football Championship with Letterkenny. Pete was a son of Dr Dolan’s and a cousin of another legendary Ballinamore player, Paddy Dolan. Fuair sé bás i Nua Eabhrach ar an 23 Bealtaine 2017.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé.
03-Jun-17 by Sean O Suilleabhain
GAA Newsletter May 2017
GeneralGAA Newsletter May 2017-Nuachtlitir Bealtaine 2017
The GAA has circulated its May Newsletter to all units of the Association and it may be accessed here
25-May-17 by Declan Bohan – PRO
Connacht SFC 2017 Leitrim v London
County FootballThe Leitrim Team and Squad to face London in McGovern Park, Ruislip, on Sunday next is as follows. Brendan Guckian has handed Connacht SFC debuts to Oisín Madden, Jack Heslin, Ryan O Rourke, Darragh Rooney and Keith Beirne.
Foireann Peile Sinsir Liatroma
25-May-17 by Declan Bohan – PRO
Connacht SFC 2017 Leitrim Team Announcement at 12 noon Thursday
County FootballConnacht SFC 2017 Leitrim Team Announcement at 12 noon Thursday
The Leitrim Team to play London will be announced on this site at 12 noon later today
25-May-17 by Declan Bohan – PRO
CCC Adult Fixtures
Club Football22-May-17 by Declan Bohan – PRO
CCC Underage Fixtures
Club Football22-May-17 by Declan Bohan – PRO
Official Leitrim Supporters Function in London next weekend
GeneralOfficial Leitrim Supporters Function
There will be an Official Leitrim Supporters Function in The Six Bells, 211 High Street, Acton, on Saturday night May 27th from 9pm and on Sunday night from 5.30pm til late.
Special Guest on Saturday night will be John O Mahony.
All details relating to these nights are contained here
20-May-17 by Declan Bohan – PRO
Fixtures 16th-24th Bealtaine 2017
Club Football14-May-17 by Declan Bohan – PRO
Coaching Workshop DVDs available for purchase
CoachingCoaching Workshops DVDs
As a result of many enquiries regarding the Paddy Christie and Donie Buckley Coaching Workshops held recently, DVD copies of the events are being made available at €10 each (including postage) through Leitrim GAA. Orders by email to leitrimgaa.coe@gmail.com
12-May-17 by Declan Bohan – PRO
Connacht Junior Football Championship Final
County FootballOfficial Notification of Fixtures
JUNIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Extra Time if necessary
FINAL: Wednesday 17th May 7.00pm
Mayo v Leitrim in Charlestown
Referee J Molloy(G)
Standby Referee/Linesman M Parker (R)
Linesman M Flaherty (G)
Sideline Official P McTiernan (R)
12-May-17 by Declan Bohan – PRO
National Hurling Development Provincial Coaching Workshop – Connacht
CoachingNational Hurling Development
Provincial Coaching Workshop – Connacht
National Hurling Development Manager, Martin Fogarty and Connacht Hurling Director, Damien Coleman present an opportunity to learn from and interact with Legends of the Game of Hurling at a not-to-be-missed workshop.
Venue & Date: May 20th.
Connacht Centre of Excellence, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo
Registration: 10.30 a.m. Workshop: 11.00 – 02.15 p.m. Lunch 02.15 p.m.
Format:
Practical and station based with participants rotating to each station, followed by Q & A session with the guest coaches.
Stations:
Coaches:
Lead coach at each station will be one of our high profile guest coaches supported by a local Games Development Officer.
Bookings: http://learning.gaa.ie/node/269134
Early booking advisable as places are limited
Enquiries: All enquiries to Martin Fogarty.
Email: martin.fogarty@gaa.ie Connacht
Registration: €20 (includes lunch)
12-May-17 by Coaching and Games Development
All-Ireland Scór Finals 2017
ScórAll-Ireland Scór Finals 2017
The sight of the bonfire blazing and the crowds assembled to celebrate on the approaching road to Manorhamilton last Sunday at 3pm was a very warm welcome to the team. At the victory celebration, the Leitrim dance team were greeted by club Executives Colette Fox & Hugh Mc Gurrin (Scór officer) as well as Cathaoirleach Scór Liatroma Claire Crossan and Coiste member Roisin Kennedy. A convoy of cars beeping horns and flags flying took the team, their family & friends to the market square where they performed the dance that took them to glory. A memorable occasion for Leitrim Scór & the Glencar – Manorhamilton club, their 4th title to bring home in Figure.
The other four acts through from Leitrim were not as fortunate to clinch the cup or bring home an All-Ireland medal. The table quiz took place separately than the main event early on Saturday morning in the Waterfront Belfast. Leitrim was represented by previous All-Ireland title holders Bornacoola, however, The Monaleen club from Limerick emerged the All-Ireland winners. Ferbane of Offaly came in second and St Josephs of Westmeath in third.
In Solo singing, Sean O Heslins Aisling Maxwell was first of the singers to the stage. Fabulous deliverance of the “Evelyn- Marie” by the Ballinamore lady, unfortunately not to be her day as it was won by Newport Tipperary, Katie Shanahans “Orphan girl” won the judges vote.
Recitation was a very diverse competition, each of the performers offering very different pieces. Aiden Dockerys deliverance of his self-penned James Connolly piece was passionate and has to be said put all his heart and soul into his rendition on the day but Noel Joyce of JK Brackens Tipperary took the title with his comedy piece.
St Marys representing the province in Instrumental Music delivered a fabulous and uplifting array of tunes. A very talented bunch of people, also with previous All-Ireland experience -no doubt they gave the adjudicator from a tough choice to make but the award the title to Newport Tipperary for their 3rd victory of the night.
Glencar-Manorhamilton had a long wait throughout the day as they were last to the stage in the set dance, they once again gave a fabulous performance and danced their feet off but it wasnt to be their night either as Omagh St Endas lifted the All-Ireland title in this competition.
Overall it was a fantastic weekend with the Leitrim contingent occupying quite a large number of seats in the Waterfront auditorium.
Bhí sé soiléir go raibh croí an chontae sa chultúir ghaelach agus muintir an chontae ag baint taitneamh as.
All-Ireland Winners:
Figure Dancing – Glencar-Manorhamilton, Leitrim
Solo-Singing – Katie Shanahan, Tipperary
Recitation – Noel Joyce, JK Brackens, Tipperary
Ballad Group – Clonduff, Down
Leiriu- Gweedore, Donegal
Instrumental – Newport, Tipperary
Set Dancing – St Endas Tyrone
09-May-17 by Claire Crossan – Oifigeach Cultura agus Teanga