Leitrim Handball News

Connacht 60×30 Championship
 
Action in the Connacht 60×30 Championship continued at the week-end with the Singles Championship at semi-final stage. There were five Leitrim Handballers in action: Martin Raftery (Intermediate), Leo Logan (Junior), Joel Smith (Junior B), Barry McDonagh (Junior C) and Ed Lee (Emerald Masters). Despite playing some top class handball none of Leitrims finest progressed to the finals. The Intermediate semi-final was played on Friday night in Williamstown between Drumshanbos Martin Raftery and Ollie Conway (Williamstown). This was Rafterys first time to play in the Intermediate Championship and he took the game to the experienced Conway, losing the first game 21-17, taking the second with a comprehensive win 21-9, but narrowly lost the tie break 21-18. In the Junior semi-final Leo Logan came up against a stronger Denis Creighton (Roscommon) in Roscommon on Saturday losing on a score line of 21-15, 21-14. The Junior B semi-final was played in Collooney between Joel Smith and Jason Earlis with the Sligo man taking the game 21-11, 21-15. In Junior C Barry McDonagh took on Mayos Aidan Connachton in Castlebar where he was defeated on a score line of 21-8, 21-10. To round off a disappointing week-end for Leitrims handballers Ed Lee was defeated in the Emerald Masters semi-final by Michael Hearty (Mayo), after taking the match to a tie break losing the first game 21-8, winning the second one 21-18, he lost the tie break 21-12.
The 60×30 Doubles semi-finals are fixed for this week-end with Leitrim having home advantage. The Intermediate pairing of Martin Rafery and Donal Wrynn, and Minor pairing of Jarlath Scollan and Alan Wrynne play in Fenagh on Sunday with a start time of 3.00pm where they face Galway opposition.

 

 

16-Aug-16 by Niall Scollan – Leitrim Handball

GAA July 2016 Newsletter

July 2016 GAA Newsletter

The July 2016 Nuachtlitir has been circularised to all units of the GAA. It can be accessed by clicking here

 

 

28-Jul-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO

Connacht Gold Senior Football Championship and Fox Monumentals Intermediate Football Championship Round 1

Venue Grade Round  Fixture Time
      Aoine 29 Iuil 2016  
Cloone SFC 1 Allen Gaels v Aughawillan 9 00
         
      Satharn 30 Iuil 2016  
Ballinamore IFC 1 Carrigallen v Cloone 6 00
Ballinamore SFC 1 Bornacoola v Dromahair 7 30
         
Cloone IFC 1 Ballinamore-SOH v Drumkeerin 6 00
Cloone SFC 1 Annaduff v Mohill 7 30
         
Pairc Sean IFC 1 Aughnasheelin v Glenfarne/Kilty 6 00
Pairc Sean SFC 1 Melvin Gaels v St.Marys 7 30
         
      Domhnach 31 Iuil 2016  
Cloone SFC 1 Drumreilly v Kiltubrid 12 00
Cloone IFC 1 Mohill v St.Marys 1 30
         
Pairc Sean IFC 1 Eslin v Fenagh-St.Caillins 12 00
Pairc Sean SFC 1 GlencarManorhamilton v Gortletteragh 1 30
         
Drumshanbo IFC 1 Ballinaglera v Leitrim Gaels 12 00

 

 

23-Jul-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO

Leitrim GAA Senior Football Inter County Team Manager Vacancy

Leitrim GAA Senior Football Inter County Team Manager Vacancy


Leitrim GAA is currently in the process of selecting its Senior Football Team Manager for 2017. An email has been sent to all Leitrim GAA Club Secretaries inviting nominations of suitably qualified personnel. The Club is advised that they must have the permission of the person they may choose to nominate, before doing so.

In addition to this, Leitrim GAA Management Committee invites applications from persons who may have an interest in the position. Interested parties should appply in writing and submit a CV with details of coaching qualifiactions, and management experience for consideration by email to secretary.leitrim@gaa.ie by Friday August 5th.

The Selection Committee will give all nominations and applications fair consideration as part of the ongoing process in the selection of Leitrim GAAs next Senior Football Manager.

 

 

 

 

21-Jul-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO

2016 Under 21 A Football Championship Final is off

Under 21 A Football Championship Final


The 2016 Leitrim Under 21 A Football Championship Final, St Manachans v Fenagh/Gortleteragh, due to be played in Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada at 7.45pm this evening, Wednesday July 20th, will not now go ahead.

 

 

20-Jul-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO

SCRIPTWRITING COMPETITION

SCRIPTWRITING COMPETITION

 LÉIRIÚ (STAGE PRESENTATON) AND  RECITATION/STORY TELLING

Cumann Lúthchleas Gael (GAA) through its cultural branches, Coiste Náisiúnta Scór and Coiste Náisiúnta na Gaeilge is holding an open competition for newly composed original scripts, which would be available to clubs for performance in Léiriú Stáitse and Aithriseoreacht/Recitation for any performer taking part in Scór competitions.   The competition details are as follows:-

1)     Script for Léiriú Stáitse.   Léiriú Stáitse is a stage presentation with a theme based on an aspect of Irish life, culture or folklore (including GAA).   It would be a dramatic presentation in serious or comic form, of not more than 10 minutes duration, and which would be performed by groups of at least 3 and not more than 8 people.   Simple props may be used.

1st Prize – €500

2nd Prize – €300

2)     Aithriseoireacht / Scéalaíocht – Recitation / Storytelling.   This competition is for a solo performer and it takes entries in the form of recitations, monologues, poems and stories relating to Ireland (including GAA), its history, local folklore, people or places.  Each piece to be of not more than six minutes duration.

1st Prize – €500

2nd Prize – €300

The script writing competition is open to all.   Fáilteofar roimh iontrálaithe as Gaeilge agus cuirfear duais speisialta de €200 don Léiriú / Aithriseoireacht Gaeilge is fearr muna mbíonn ceann i nGaeilge sa céad nó sa dara áit.

Prizes will be presented to the winning entries by Aogán Ó Fearghail, Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael, at Páirc an Chrócaigh, on a date to be announced.   All the Scripts entered will be made available to GAA Clubs in Book Form for use in Scór competitions.   Though Scripts are freely available to Clubs, this will not prevent the author from using the work in another Forum should he/she wish to do so.   The author will be acknowledged in any performance.

Entries should be sent by email to Scór@gaa.ie on or before the closing date of 11 February, 2017.  

It is the hope of both Coistí that this project will generate a good response.

Sinne le meas,                                              

 

Antóin Mac Gabhann                                                      Siobhán Ní Chuana,

Cathaoirleach                                                                Rúnaí,

Coiste Náisiúnta Scór                                                     Coiste Náisiúnta Scór

 

 

17-Jul-16 by Coiste Naisiunta Scor

Leitrim Senior and Under 21 Team ManOgement

Leitrim Senior and Under 21 Team Management

Leitrim Senior and Under 21 Team Manager Shane Ward has today informed the  Executive of the Leitrim County Board that he is stepping down from his role and in doing so, thanked his management team for their professionalism and dedication. He also thanked the clubs for their co-operation and the county players for excellence of their work under his management team.

Leitrim GAA would like to thank Shane and his backroom team for their tireless dedication and commitment over the last two years and wish  them the very best in the future. The County Board Executive will be meeting in the next few days to put a process in place to select a new team Manager.

 

 

12-Jul-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO

The late Micheal Loughlin Glasnevin Dublin and BallinOglera Co Leitrim

The late Micheal Loughlin, Glasnevin, Dublin and Ballinaglera, Co Leitrim
 
One of the great Leitrim GAA Supporters, the late Michéal Loughlin was the first Chairman of the Leitrim GAA Supporters Club in Dublin. He was so passionate as a supporter he used to attend the Leitrim team training sessions in Dublin. After a game he would recall every move, every kick, every score and every wide that he claimed he would have scored himself. He was always great to meet and the one thing with Mick was he was never in a hurry. He was always up for a song with Lovely Leitrim top of the list followed by the Joe Dolan’s  song ‘More & More’ His favourite Leitrim players were Mickey Quinn & Mickey Martin
 
Mick retired as an Inspector of Taxes 5 years ago. He coped heroically and most positively with an illness over the past 5 years during which he taught us all a lot about life and the values that really matter. The sudden end has come as a shock to all.
 
The Leitrim GAA Supporters Club would like to extend their sympathy to his family & friends particularly his sisters Teresa, Eileen, Margaret, Madeline, Laureen, brothers Gene, Cyril, Seán, Noel, brothers and sisters-in-law; aunt Margaret, uncle Ted and all his extended family.
Michéal was laid to rest in Fahy Cemetry on Monday last, July 4, following his funeral mass in St Hughs Church, Ballinaglera.
 
Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé.

 

 

05-Jul-16 by Eamonn Duignan – Leitrim Supporters Club Dublin

Leitrim Celebration

Leitrim Celebration

Leitrim GAA circles will rejoice on Sunday next 31st July when many of its members gather at the “Leitrim Celebration” function in the Bush Hotel.

On this occasion specially commissioned trophies of Leitrim Crystal, suitably inscribed, will be presented to the iconic Leitrim footballers Cathal Flynn and Packy McGarty.

It is hoped that many of their former colleagues will attend the function to pay them tribute.

A great night is assured. Commencing at 8pm with a Gala Dinner and continuing with entertainment by the Leitrim Percy French Singers and many other items.

A book, “Leitrim Stór” – continuing Leitrim’s historic, social and human interest stories – will be launched by the guest of honour on the night, Fr. Peter Burke.

Tickets, at €25.00, are available from: Mike Feeney, Eamonn Duignan, Seamus Lavin, Ronan Haslette, Colin Regan, Jim Meehan, Declan Bohan, Attracta O’Reilly, Terence Boyle, Tommie Moran, Jerome McWeeney, Christina McGourty, Robert Easterbrook, Noel McPartland, Eamonn Daly, Seamus Gallagher(Drumkeerin), Tommie Padden, Padraig Gilbride, Kay Horan, Teresa Mahon, Mary McTiernan.

 

 

05-Jul-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO

Leitrim Handball News

One Wall Nationals

The One Wall Nationals were played in the Breafy House Sports Arena at the weekend. Jarlath Scollan U17, Paul Flynn U13, Cormac Scollan U15, Darren Wrynne U11 and Alan Wrynne U17, all from Fenagh Handball Club who played in the tournament. In U17 Alan Wrynne was defeated by Corks Michael OMalley, while Jarlath Scollan reached the quarter final where he was defeated by last years winner Tadhg ONeill. In U15 Cormac Scollan reached the Plate Doubles Final with Magomed Yakhyeav, which they lost narrowly to Cahir Monroe and Thomas OConnor. Paul Flynn and Darren Wrynne were both narrowly beaten in their opening games and went on to play in their respective plate competitions.

 

 

04-Jul-16 by Niall Scollan – Leitrim Handball

AIFQ Round 2A Leitrim Senior Team v Sligo July 2nd 2016

  Foireann Peile Sinsir   Liatroma 
  In aghaidh:  Sligeach Dáta: 02/07/16 Comórtas: AIFQ SFC
       
       
  Ainm(Béarla) Ainm(Gaeilge) Club
1 Brendan Flynn Breandán Ó Floinn Gaeil Liatroma
2 Keelan McHugh Caillin Mac Aodha Seán Ó hEislin Béal an Átha Móir 
3 RonanÓgallagher Rónán Ó Gallchóir Maothail
4 Paddy Maguire Pádraig Mag Uidhir Gleann an Chairthe/Cluainin
5 Seán McWeeney   Seán Mac Mhaonaigh Achadh na Síleann
6 Gary Reynolds (Captain) Garraí Mac Raghnaill Oilibhéar Pluincéid (Ath Cliath) 
7 James Rooney Séamus Ó Ruanaidh Gleann an Chairthe/Cluainin
8 Donal Wrynn Dónall Mac Bhroin Naomh Caillin Fiodhnach
9 Shane Moran Seán Ó Moráin Seán Ó hEislin Béal an Átha Móir 
10 Thomas Mulvey  Tomás  Ó Maoilmhiaigh Gaeil na hAilne
11 Emlyn Mulligan Emlyn Ó Maolagáin Naomh Bríd (Áth Cliath) 
12 CiaránÓgilheany Ciarán  Mac Giolla ChainnÓgh Achadh an Mhuilinn
13 Ronan Kennedy Rónán Ó Cinnéide Maothail
14 Nevin ODonnell Naomhán Ó Domhnaill Gaeil na Sionainne (An Cabhán)
15 Adrian Croal Adrian Ó Cródhal Gleann an Chairthe/Cluainin
16 Gary Hickey Garraí Ó hÍcí Gleann an Chairthe/Cluainin
17 Kevin Conlan Caoimhín Ó Conalláin Naomh Pádraig Droim Dhá Thiar
18 Niall Woods Niall Mac Conchoille Gort Leitreach
19 Conor Gaffney Conchúr Ó Gamhna Droim Oir Bhealaigh
20 Ryan O Rourke Rian O Ruairc Naomh Caillian Fiodhnach
21 Killian McGriskin Cillian Mac Cristín Gleann an Chairthe/Cluainin
22 Barry Prior Barra Mac an Phríora Achadh an Mhuilinn
23 Ronan Flynn Rónán Ó Floinn Gleann an Chairthe/Cluainin
24 Darren Sweeney Darren Mac Suibhne Gleann an Chairthe/Cluainin
25 Paddy McGowan Pádraig Mac Gabhainn Naomh Pádraig Droim Dhá Thiar
26 Caillian Canning Caillin Ó Cainin Maothail

 

 

01-Jul-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO

Leitrim Minor Team Announced

1

Darren

Maxwell

Ballinamore Sean O Heslins

2

Leo

Ryan

Melvin Gaels

3

Evan

Harkin

Mohill

4

Fintan

Gallogly

Aughavas

5

Cillian

McGloin

Melvin Gaels

6

Jack

Gilheaney

Fenagh/St Caillins

7

Sean

Harkin

Mohill

8

Niall

Mc Govern

Sean O Heslins

9

Eoghan

Keegan

Cloone

10

Caleb

Duffy

Allen Gaels

11

Shaun

Chandler

Leitrim Gaels

12

Ethan

Harkin

Mohill

13

Riordan

O Rourke

Fenagh/St Caillins

14

Darragh

Rooney

Melvin Gaels

15

James

Glancy

Dromahair

 

 

29-Jun-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO