Meeting Coiste Chontae Liatroma 15 Nollaig 2017
There was resounding support for a changing of the competition structures across all levels at the meeting of Coiste Chontae Liatroma tonight. Almost all competitions from Senior to Underage are the subject of structural change. Headlining this mood for change is the fact the SFC and IFC Competitions will now be played at round robin stage in two groups of six teams as a motion from Mohill was successful. League semi-finals have been removed in league competitions in Division 1 and 2. No less important and perhaps most significant is that underage structures have received their most radical revamp ever as Leitrim looks to the future.
Senior & Intermediate Football Championships 2017
The following will be the new format for the 2017 Connacht Gold Senior and Fox Monumentals Intermediate Championships:
That the 12 competing teams be divided into two groups of six (A & B) numbered 1-6 in each group, each team having five group games. Random selection will be used with the first team drawn out going into Group A and the second team to be drawn out going into Group B etc.
The top four teams in each group would make up the eight teams contesting the quarter-finals with the bottom two teams in each group contesting the Relegation Semi Finals.
The draw for the Quarter Finals will be as follows:
Place (Group) Place (Group)
1 (A) vs 4 (B)
2 (A) vs 3 (B)
1 (B) vs 4 (A)
2 (B) vs 3 (A)
The Semi Finals shall be an Open Draw.
The Relegation Semi-Finals would be as follows:
Place (Group) Place (Group)
5 (A) vs 6 (B)
6 (A) vs 5 (B)
Rule 6.24(4)(c) to apply in determining the final placings in the event of a tie at the conclusion of the league stage.
Underage Competition Structures
The Underage Review Committee was successful inÓgaining very large support for the new structures proposed. Changes will see age grades moving from the more traditional age grades as underage and adult football are totally decoupled for 2017 with Under 18 grade removed and replaced by Under 17. Provision has been made in the games calendar for a much better spread of games and the number of games at each level has beenÓgreatly increased, in most cases almost doubled. It is planned to have all games played at 15 a side and 13 a side with official 11 a side and 9 a side competitions removed from the games calendar.
Under 13, 15 and 17 Competition Regulations 2017
The following Competition Regulations will apply for 2017:
Under 13 Leagues
Games in 13 a side and 15 a side to be played in Round Robin format with all teams playing each other in accordance with draws completed by CCC Liatroma.
Following the conclusion of the round robin series team in 1st and 2nd place in each of the 15 a side and 13 a side shall play in respective league finals.
Following the conclusion of the round robin series team in 3rd and 4th place in each of the 15 a side and 13 a side shall play in respective shield finals.
Following the conclusion of the round robin series team in 5th and 6th place in each of the 15 a side and 13 a side shall play in respective plate finals.
Teams in 7th and 8th place of 15 a side shall be regraded to 13 a side championship and replaced by the 13 a side league finalists.
Under 13 Championships
Games in 13 a side and 15 a side to be played in Round Robin format with all teams playing each other in accordance with draws completed by CCC Liatroma.
Following the conclusion of the round robin series, a top 4 and bottom 4/5 shall be determined in each respective competition.
Top 4 shall play for the A Championship and bottom 4/5 shall play a Shield competition in each of 15 a side and 13 a side.
In the A Championship two semi finals shall be played with 1st place playing 4th and 2nd playing 3rd. Respective semi final winners meet in A Championship Final.
In the Shield Competition two semi-finals shall be played with 5th playing 8th/9th and 6th playing 7th. Respective semi-final winners meet in the Shield Final.
Under 15 Leagues
Games in 13 a side and 15 a side to be played in Round Robin format with all teams playing each other in accordance with draws completed by CCC Liatroma.
Following the conclusion of the round robin series team in 1st and 2nd place in each of the 15 a side and 13 a side shall play in respective league finals.
Following the conclusion of the round robin series team in 3rd and 4th place in each of the 15 a side and 13 a side shall play in respective shield finals.
Following the conclusion of the round robin series team in 5th and 6th place in each of the 15 a side and 13 a side shall play in respective plate finals.
Teams in 7th and 8th place of 15 a side shall be regraded to 13 a side championship and replaced by the 13 a side league finalists.
Under 15 Championships
Games in 13 a side and 15 a side to be played in Round Robin format with all teams playing each other in accordance with draws completed by CCC Liatroma.
Following the conclusion of the round robin series, a top 4 and bottom 4 shall be determined in each respective competition.
Top 4 shall play for the A Championship and bottom 4 shall play a Shield competition in each of 15 a side and 13 a side.
In the A Championship two semi finals shall be played with 1st place playing 4th and 2nd playing 3rd. Respective semi final winners meet in A Championship Final.
In the Shield Competition two semi finals shall be played with 5th playing 8th and 6th playing 7th. Respective semi final winners meet in the Shield Final.
Under 17 Leagues
Games in 13 a side and 15 a side to be played in Round Robin format with all teams playing each other in accordance with draws completed by CCC Liatroma.
Following the conclusion of the round robin series team in 1st and 2nd place in each of the 15 a side and 13 a side shall play in respective league finals.
Teams in 7th and 8th place of 15 a side league shall be regraded to 13 a side championship and replaced by the 13 a side league finalists.
Under 17 Championships
Games in 13 a side and 15 a side to be played in Round Robin format with all teams playing each other in accordance with draws completed by CCC Liatroma.
Following the conclusion of the round robin series, a top 4 and bottom 4 shall be determined in each respective competition.
Top 4 shall play for the A Championship and bottom 4 shall play a Shield competition in each of 15 a side and 13 a side.
In the A Championship two semi finals shall be played with 1st place playing 4th and 2nd playing 3rd. Respective semi final winners meet in A Championship Final.
In the Shield Competition two semi finals shall be played with 5th playing 8th and 6th playing 7th. Respective semi final winners meet in the Shield Final.
Regulations governing the administration of competition, including postponements, will be drawn up by the CCC.
Pitch Dimensions
Under 13 Leagues and Championships
100m x 80m using small regulatory portable goals.
Under 15 Leagues and Championships
Full pitch
15-Dec-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO
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Club Competition Structures overhaul receives resounding support heading into 2017
GeneralMeeting Coiste Chontae Liatroma 15 Nollaig 2017
There was resounding support for a changing of the competition structures across all levels at the meeting of Coiste Chontae Liatroma tonight. Almost all competitions from Senior to Underage are the subject of structural change. Headlining this mood for change is the fact the SFC and IFC Competitions will now be played at round robin stage in two groups of six teams as a motion from Mohill was successful. League semi-finals have been removed in league competitions in Division 1 and 2. No less important and perhaps most significant is that underage structures have received their most radical revamp ever as Leitrim looks to the future.
Senior & Intermediate Football Championships 2017
The following will be the new format for the 2017 Connacht Gold Senior and Fox Monumentals Intermediate Championships:
That the 12 competing teams be divided into two groups of six (A & B) numbered 1-6 in each group, each team having five group games. Random selection will be used with the first team drawn out going into Group A and the second team to be drawn out going into Group B etc.
The top four teams in each group would make up the eight teams contesting the quarter-finals with the bottom two teams in each group contesting the Relegation Semi Finals.
The draw for the Quarter Finals will be as follows:
Place (Group) Place (Group)
1 (A) vs 4 (B)
2 (A) vs 3 (B)
1 (B) vs 4 (A)
2 (B) vs 3 (A)
The Semi Finals shall be an Open Draw.
The Relegation Semi-Finals would be as follows:
Place (Group) Place (Group)
5 (A) vs 6 (B)
6 (A) vs 5 (B)
Rule 6.24(4)(c) to apply in determining the final placings in the event of a tie at the conclusion of the league stage.
Underage Competition Structures
The Underage Review Committee was successful inÓgaining very large support for the new structures proposed. Changes will see age grades moving from the more traditional age grades as underage and adult football are totally decoupled for 2017 with Under 18 grade removed and replaced by Under 17. Provision has been made in the games calendar for a much better spread of games and the number of games at each level has beenÓgreatly increased, in most cases almost doubled. It is planned to have all games played at 15 a side and 13 a side with official 11 a side and 9 a side competitions removed from the games calendar.
Under 13, 15 and 17 Competition Regulations 2017
The following Competition Regulations will apply for 2017:
Under 13 Leagues
Games in 13 a side and 15 a side to be played in Round Robin format with all teams playing each other in accordance with draws completed by CCC Liatroma.
Following the conclusion of the round robin series team in 1st and 2nd place in each of the 15 a side and 13 a side shall play in respective league finals.
Following the conclusion of the round robin series team in 3rd and 4th place in each of the 15 a side and 13 a side shall play in respective shield finals.
Following the conclusion of the round robin series team in 5th and 6th place in each of the 15 a side and 13 a side shall play in respective plate finals.
Teams in 7th and 8th place of 15 a side shall be regraded to 13 a side championship and replaced by the 13 a side league finalists.
Under 13 Championships
Games in 13 a side and 15 a side to be played in Round Robin format with all teams playing each other in accordance with draws completed by CCC Liatroma.
Following the conclusion of the round robin series, a top 4 and bottom 4/5 shall be determined in each respective competition.
Top 4 shall play for the A Championship and bottom 4/5 shall play a Shield competition in each of 15 a side and 13 a side.
In the A Championship two semi finals shall be played with 1st place playing 4th and 2nd playing 3rd. Respective semi final winners meet in A Championship Final.
In the Shield Competition two semi-finals shall be played with 5th playing 8th/9th and 6th playing 7th. Respective semi-final winners meet in the Shield Final.
Under 15 Leagues
Games in 13 a side and 15 a side to be played in Round Robin format with all teams playing each other in accordance with draws completed by CCC Liatroma.
Following the conclusion of the round robin series team in 1st and 2nd place in each of the 15 a side and 13 a side shall play in respective league finals.
Following the conclusion of the round robin series team in 3rd and 4th place in each of the 15 a side and 13 a side shall play in respective shield finals.
Following the conclusion of the round robin series team in 5th and 6th place in each of the 15 a side and 13 a side shall play in respective plate finals.
Teams in 7th and 8th place of 15 a side shall be regraded to 13 a side championship and replaced by the 13 a side league finalists.
Under 15 Championships
Games in 13 a side and 15 a side to be played in Round Robin format with all teams playing each other in accordance with draws completed by CCC Liatroma.
Following the conclusion of the round robin series, a top 4 and bottom 4 shall be determined in each respective competition.
Top 4 shall play for the A Championship and bottom 4 shall play a Shield competition in each of 15 a side and 13 a side.
In the A Championship two semi finals shall be played with 1st place playing 4th and 2nd playing 3rd. Respective semi final winners meet in A Championship Final.
In the Shield Competition two semi finals shall be played with 5th playing 8th and 6th playing 7th. Respective semi final winners meet in the Shield Final.
Under 17 Leagues
Games in 13 a side and 15 a side to be played in Round Robin format with all teams playing each other in accordance with draws completed by CCC Liatroma.
Following the conclusion of the round robin series team in 1st and 2nd place in each of the 15 a side and 13 a side shall play in respective league finals.
Teams in 7th and 8th place of 15 a side league shall be regraded to 13 a side championship and replaced by the 13 a side league finalists.
Under 17 Championships
Games in 13 a side and 15 a side to be played in Round Robin format with all teams playing each other in accordance with draws completed by CCC Liatroma.
Following the conclusion of the round robin series, a top 4 and bottom 4 shall be determined in each respective competition.
Top 4 shall play for the A Championship and bottom 4 shall play a Shield competition in each of 15 a side and 13 a side.
In the A Championship two semi finals shall be played with 1st place playing 4th and 2nd playing 3rd. Respective semi final winners meet in A Championship Final.
In the Shield Competition two semi finals shall be played with 5th playing 8th and 6th playing 7th. Respective semi final winners meet in the Shield Final.
Regulations governing the administration of competition, including postponements, will be drawn up by the CCC.
Pitch Dimensions
Under 13 Leagues and Championships
100m x 80m using small regulatory portable goals.
Under 15 Leagues and Championships
Full pitch
15-Dec-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO
Notice of Important Meetings
GeneralNotice of Important Meetings
Wednesday December 7th 7.30pm Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada
Underage Structures Review Presentation
Monday December 12th 5pm Bush Hotel
Annual General Meeting of Cumann na mBunscoil Liatroma
Monday December 12th 7.30pm Bush Hotel
Comhdháil Bhliantúil CLG Liatroma 2017
Thursday December 15th 7.30pm Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada
Coiste Chontae Liatroma Meeting to deal with Competition Regulations 2017
Friday December 16th 9pm Bush Hotel
Annual General Meeting of Coiste Iomána Liatroma
07-Dec-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO
Coiste Chontae Liatroma Awards 2016
GeneralCoiste Chontae Liatroma Awards 2016
Jim Lynch Hall of Fame: Patsy Prior, Aughawillan
County Player of Year: Paddy Maguire, Glencar/Manorhamilton
Senior Club Player of Year: Pearce Dolan, Aughawillan
Intermediate Club Player of Year: Dean Mc Govern, Ballinamore Sean O Heslins
Junior Club Player of Year: Seamus Sweeney, Aughavas
Senior Referee of Year: Noel Heron, Allen Gaels
Minor Player of Year: Darren Maxwell, Ballinamore Sean O Heslins
U16 Player of Year: Aaron Hoare, Aughasheelin
Coiste na nÓg Referee of Year: Kevin Mallon, Bornacoola
Club Grounds of Year: Allen Gaels
County Hurler of Year: Liam Moreton, Carrick Hurling
Senior Club Hurler of Year: Niall Mc Loughlin, Cluainin Iomáint
Junior Club Hurler of Year: Peter Poniard, Cluainin Iomáint
Senior Handballer of Year: Joel Smith, Glencar/Manorhamilton
Juvenile Handballer of Year: Cormac Scollan, Fenagh Handball
05-Dec-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO
Scór na nÓg 2017 Finals
ScórScór na nÓg 2017 Finals
The County Finals of Scór na nÓg took place last Sunday December 4th in Ballinamore Community Centre. The county finalists took to the stage to give their best polished performance to an eager audience and most importantly the judges. In line with the new All-Ireland system of one single judge per competition, adjudicators from Westmeath & Sligo had the task of deciding the Leitrim finalists and had no easy tasks on the day as standard of competitors and efforts from the club left them with a lot of hard decisions to make.
Aoife OMalley from Carrigallen hosted the afternoons competition as Bean an Tí. Although the competition ran straight to County final this year, it none the less produced a fine afternoons entertainment.
Clubs that took part, made huge efforts to enter most of the competitions, in particular Mohill and St Marys with huge turnout of competitors. It was great to see such a large crowd for the 2017 finals and to see many clubs making a comeback this year – Glencar-Manorhamilton, Dromahair and Carrigallen, fantastic to see new faces on the stage. Congratulations to all of the clubs that took part and help keep the tradition alive.
With no Leiriu or Set dancing entered for Leitrim this year, Ideally we would like to see participants competing in all categories next year. Scór scriptwriting competition is underway though Croke park, this aims to provide counties with scripts for Leiriu and will help out clubs with ideas and plays to use for this competition. It is open to clubs to use these scripts and help build on ideas for Leiriu for future entries.
Medals were presented to the all the Leitrim winners by Terence Boyle, Chairperson of Leitrim County Board. The Cormac MacGiolla Shield for Club na Bliana was an adjudicators choice this year and was won by Naomh Muire club for their huge participation.
Thanks to all the clubs and mentors for giving of their time so selflessly to aid and encourage the young people of their clubs to take part this year. It is safe to say the future of our Irish heritage and culture is safe and well in these young hands.
The Leitrim County Title Winners are as follows:
Rince Foirne: Glencar-Manorhamilton
Amhranaíocht Aonair: Katie Conefrey, Fenagh
Ceol Uirlise: St Marys
Aithriseoireacht: Michael Connorton, St Marys
Bailéad Ghrúpa: St Marys
The winners proceed to the Connacht Finals in Claremorris, Co Mayo, on Sunday 15th of January 2017 at 2pm. Wishing all of the clubs the very best of luck.
05-Dec-16 by Claire Crossan – Oifigeach Cultura agus Teanga
Scór na nÓg 2017
Scór22-Nov-16 by Claire Crossan – Oifigeach Cultura agus Teanga
Deliberate Play-Deliberate Practice Coaching Session with Paddy Christie
CoachingDeliberate Play-Deliberate Practice Coaching Session
On Saturday December 3rd at 10am in Centre of Excellence, Annaduff, Leitrim GAA is hosting a special Coaching Session for all GAA Coaches. The session is being delivered by former Dublin Captain Paddy Christie and is not to be missed. It is geared specifically towards coaches of Underage players but all Leitrim GAA coaches are very welcome to attend.
Course Duration: 1.5-2 hours
Course Aim
Deliberate Play activity includes classic street games which are usually played with small sided teams and flexible peer defined rules. Play inspires thinking and adaptation promoting creative problem solving and conflict resolution. It allows children to build their ownÓgames, define their own rules and defines the cognitive skills that are needed not only for playerss.
In contrast Deliberate Practice is the focused improvement through repetitive activity, continual feedback and correction.
Spomtaneous activity to encourage free play
Highly structured activities designed to advance your skillls
Emphasise specific skills for a competitive edge by building on your pre existing skillls
Highlighting thr link between unstructured play and deliberate practice
Methodology
Short Powerpoint presentation and field based presentation during which coaches will gain practical experience through practical coaching drills, skills and conditioned games.
Booking: Contact James Glancy at james.glancy.gda.leitrim@gaa.ie or 0864082561. Places are limited so early booking is advised but in any event before Dec1st.
Cost: €5
19-Nov-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO
Under 16 Final on next Friday night November 25
Club Football15 a side Under 16 Final
St Brigids v Ballinamore SOH
Friday November 25
Venue Cloone
Time 7pm
19-Nov-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO
Leitrim Handball News
HandballAll-Ireland Colleges 60×30 Finals
07-Nov-16 by Niall Scollan – Leitrim Handball
Longford GAA YouthAdult Award 1 Football Course
CoachingLongford GAA Youth/Adult Award 1 Football Course
We are starting an Award 1 Youth/Adult Football Course this weekend (see schedule below) and we have places available if any there is anyone within your county who would like to attend.
The course costs €100 and lunch in provided on the 3 Saturdays as part of that
Firstly all session of the course will take place in St. Mels College Longford Town. The college is in the middle of the town beside the Cathedral – there is an avenue through a opening with two stone pillars each side, drive down this avenue and keep round to your right until you see the outdoor basketball court, the hall is on your left.
Latitude: 53.72736299650775
Longitude: -7.795186040285671
All sessions will take place within the large sports hall.
Please see full timetable below and if there is any other information you require please feel free to contact me on the number below, many thanks Damien.
07-Nov-16 by Damien Sheridan – GDA Longford
Zac Moradi and Colm Moreton presented with 2016 Lory Meagher Champion 15 Awards
County HurlingZac Moradi and Colm Moreton presented with 2016 Lory Meagher Champion 15 Awards
Its a very proud night for Leitrim Hurling fraternity, Zac Moradi and Colm Moreton in particular, as the lads were presented with 2016 Lory Meagher Champion 15 Awards at the Opel GAA/GPA All Stars Awards function in the Convention Centre in Dublin earlier this evening.
Leitrim GAA is delighted with their achievement and salutes the two lads who have been immense throughout the championship season and are worthy representatives of their hardworking teammates.
A special word of thanks is extended to the people behind the scenes at Leitrim GAA Hurling, the members of Coiste Iomána and the County Senior Hurling Team Management who have battled bravely to keep the ancient game going. tonight is a reward for their efforts also.
Official GAA posted an excellent article on Zac Moradi earlier this week which you should take time to view here
Leitrim GAA Facebook coverage of tonights awards link here
04-Nov-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO
GAA November Newsletter
GeneralGAA November Newsletter
The November 2016 Nuachtlitir has been circularised to all units of the GAA and it may be accesed here
02-Nov-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO
South and North Leitrim Clubs & Community Group Sports Forum Meetings
GeneralSouth and North Leitrim Clubs & Community Group Sports Forum Meetings
Leitrim Sports Partnership (LSP) works to promote participation, inclusion and coordination in sport at a local level. LSP aids the continuous development of all the clubs and community groups that are located within the County. This is achieved by providing information in relevant areas, offering education and training programmes to improve the knowledge of the clubs and their members and implement programmes which provide adequate assistance to help the clubs and community groups grow and develop further.
Leitrim Sports Partnership is establishing a North and South Leitrim Sports Forum to represent all of the various sports clubs and community groups in the area. Every sports club/group based in the County can nominate one/two individuals to represent it on the Sports Forum, where members will tackle issues of:
This group allows for better communication between clubs and community groups and act as a coordinated voice for local level sports clubs in the County. Leitrim sport partnership will advise on how they can help, support, and advise best practice in sport development.
Leitrim Sport Partnership in partnership with North Leitrim clubs & community groups would like to invite clubs/community groups to the North Leitrim sport forum on Wednesday 2nd November 2016 @ 7.00pm in the Beepark resource centre, Manorhamilton.
Leitrim sport partnership in partnership with South Leitrim clubs & community groups would like to invite one/two officers from each clubs/community groups to the South Leitrim sport forum on Wednesday 9th November 2016 @ 7.15pm in the Canoe Donaghue Hall, Mohill.
Both evenings will commence with a coffee/tea and sandwiches with ample time being given for Q&A and discussion during the meeting.
I would be extremely grateful if you could R.S.V.P by no later than Friday 21st October to cmulligan@leitrimcoco.ie or 0719650498 or if you require additional information about the meeting, please don’t hesitate to get in contact. Please let us know of any issues arising in your club/ issues you wish to discuss in this meeting. Please advise us of any special mobility or dietary requirements you may have.
Attendance Form completed and posted to Leitrim Sport Partnership
(Club to nominate one/two club officers to attend, address above)
I hope you are able to accept this invitation and I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely
Leitrim Sports Coordinator
Declan Boyle
02-Nov-16 by Declan Boyle – Leitriim Sports Partnership