Sheer heartbreak and disappointment for the Leitrim participants in this years All-Ireland Scór Final. The standard of this year’s finalists was as high as ever seen in previous years but Leitrim were still eagerly tipped winners amongst the hustle and rumours of the audience. The new adjudication system of a single judge per competition once again left bad feeling among provinces with some of the choices that were made.
The new Question time quiz took place separately than the main event early on Saturday morning. Leitrim were represented by Fenagh St Cailins, Offaly emerged the All-Ireland winners.
St Marys figure dance team gave an outstanding performance as they were the first of our acts to hit the stage in the INEC Killarney, the 8 ladies gave it all they had and it was very much felt that they stood a great chance of lifting the title but Spa from Kerry were declared figure dance champions.
Connacht was represented by Norrie Keane of Galway in solo singing; she gave a beautiful self-written performance on Saturday which clinched the province the only title of the night.
Laura Crossan from the St Marys club gave the audience a great laugh with her recitation piece, despite serious technical issues with sound; it didn’t deter her and well delivered as always, the title was won by Hugo Slevin from St Josephs club in Westmeath.
St Marys also representing the province in Instrumental Music delivered a fabulous and uplifting array of tunes. A very talented bunch of people, having savoured their first taste of an All-Ireland experience no doubt they gave the adjudicator from Down a tough choice to make but they went with their own province and awarded the title to Tyrone.
St Marys ballad group had a long wait throughout the day as they were last to the stage in this competition nearing the end of the evenings performances, they once againÓgave a fabulous performance and sang their hearts out but it wasnt to be their night either as once again the adjudication system came to task as the ballad judge from Ulster awarded Saul from Co Down their All Ireland title of the night.
Overall it was a fantastic weekend with the Leitrim contingent occupying their favourite “Leitrim room” organised by our no 1 supporter Ailbhe McGill in the Gleneagle on the Saturday night and the music and song went on to the small hours of the morning.
Congratulations to all involved, fine performances were delivered on stage on Saturday; each Leitrim act represented the county and their clubs to the finest degree, well done to all. Many thanks to all who travelled the long journey to Killarney, the good luck messages received by text and calls and cards that were received, it was a sincere achievement to qualify for all-Ireland finals and in particular for St Marys to have had four acts in one competition. Laura Crossan will be exhausted from the pressure of her 4 stage performances but should be bursting with pride for her achievements and excellent deliverance throughout the day. Leitrim’s 2016 Scór achievements will go down in history and be a memorable occasion for years to come.
All Ireland Scór winners 2016
Figure Dancing – Spa, Kerry
Solo-Singing – Norrie Keane, Abbeyknockmoy, Galway
Instrumental Music – Derrytresk, Tyrone
Recitation – Hugo Slevin, St Josephs, Westmeath
Ballad Group – Saul, Co Down
Question Time – Clan na Gael, Roscommon
Leiriu – Truagh Gaels, Monaghan
Set Dancing – Bunbrosna, Westmeath
Question Time
1st – Ferbane, Offaly
2nd – Churchill, Kerry
3rd – Cornafean, Cavan
04-Apr-16 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor
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Leitrim GAA Open night 13th May 2016
GeneralLeitrim GAA Open night 13th May 2016
Each year since 2012, the GAA has had coordinated County Open nights in advance of the Championship Season. The Leitrim Open night will take place in Páirc Sean Mac Diarmada on Friday next, May 13th, commencing at 7.30pm. This will provide an opportunity for people of all ages to come in and meet their county players and engage in pitch activities. It is essentially a family evening and what better way to round off the week than to spend it engaging with the footballers who have worked so hard all spring to ensure that they will be at their best facing neighbours Roscommon in Páirc Sean Mac Diarmada on May 22nd.
Young players attending are encouraged to wear County/Club Colours and wear footwear that will allow them to participate fully.
Leitrim GAA looks forward to an exciting evening!
Timetable Friday 13th in Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada
7.15pm Gates open
7.30pm Activities/Mini Games/Coaching Drills for young players on pitch with County Players and Team Management .
8.30pm Autographs, Photo Opportunities, Merchandise distribution.
8.45pm Activities for Kids Finish and Media Opportunities Commence
09-May-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO
GAA Club Health and Wellbeing Officer Training in Bush Hotel on Friday 13th May
GeneralGAA Club Health and Wellbeing Officer Training in Bush Hotel on Friday
Training for GAA Club Health and Wellbeing Officers will take place in The Bush Hotel on Friday with registration at 7.45pm, and the session concluding at 10pm sharp.
Each club is encouraged to send two representatives to avail of this training, the first of its kind to take place in Leitrim. (The training is currently being rolled out across the country.) If your club hasn’t yet appointed a health and wellbeing officer, anyone interested in the role is welcome to attend.
The training will be delivered by Derek Kelleher, who was trained as a health and wellbeing tutor in Croke Park in January, and Colin Regan, GAA Community and Health Manager. It touches on a range of topics, including:
The training is interactive and engaging and each delegate will receive a participant workbook and a certificate while each club represented will receive a Healthy Club manual to help guide them.
Representatives from other sporting clubs/codes are also welcome to send a representative. Please email secretary.leitrim@gaa.ie to confirm who from your club will attend.
09-May-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO
Stewards Training Course
DevelopmentA Stewards Course for all persons stewarding at Pairc Sean and club pitches in Leitrim takes place on Thursday 5th and Friday 6th May from 6.30pm to 9.30 in the Bush Hotel, concluding on Thursday 12th May with a 2 hour session which will be detailed on Friday evening . All personnel from clubs are asked to attend , Please contact Attracta 0861708499 by text with your name for attending
03-May-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO
Commemorative 1916 Mass in Arbour Hill
GeneralA Commemorative 1916 Mass
for Sean Mc Dermott and Tom Clarke
The Church of the Sacred Heart, Arbour Hill Dublin 7.
Date: May 12th 2016 at 6.30 pm
26.04.16
A very special commemorative Mass will be offered, in The Church of the Sacred Heart Arbour Hill (Church of the Defence Forces) for Sean Mc Dermott & for Tom Clarke on May 12th at 6.30 pm
This is planned for this specific date, because this was the exact date that Sean Mc Dermott was executed in May 1916.
Father Tom Colreavy will celebrate the Mass.
As you know, both men have Leitrim connections. Sean Mc Dermott was from Kiltyclogher & Tom Clarke’s father was from Carrigallen. Our Dublin Branch held an annual mass in Arbour Hill Church, every May, over many years, for both these men.
We would greatly appreciate your assistance in spreading the word about this special Mass by notifying The Leitrim GAA Supporters Club Membership on our behalf.
You can contact me at 087 2564110 if you require any further details.
Yours sincerely,
_______________________
Gerry Flynn
1, St Joseph’s Cottages,
Blackhorse Avenue,
Dubln 7.
28-Apr-16 by Gerry Flynn
Leitrim Handball News
Handball40×20 Junior Nationals
21-Apr-16 by Niall Scollan – Leitrim Handball
Leitrim Handball News
HandballLeitrim Senior 40×20 Final
12-Apr-16 by Niall Scollan – Leitrim Handball
Fox Monumentals Leitrim Intermediate Football Championship Draw 2016
Club FootballFox Monumentals Leitrim Intermediate Football Championship 2016
Round 1
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
04-Apr-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO
Connacht Gold Leitrim Senior Football Championship Draw 2016
Club FootballConnacht Gold Leitrim Senior Football Championship 2016
Round 1
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
04-Apr-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO
Scór All-Ireland results
ScórSheer heartbreak and disappointment for the Leitrim participants in this years All-Ireland Scór Final. The standard of this year’s finalists was as high as ever seen in previous years but Leitrim were still eagerly tipped winners amongst the hustle and rumours of the audience. The new adjudication system of a single judge per competition once again left bad feeling among provinces with some of the choices that were made.
The new Question time quiz took place separately than the main event early on Saturday morning. Leitrim were represented by Fenagh St Cailins, Offaly emerged the All-Ireland winners.
St Marys figure dance team gave an outstanding performance as they were the first of our acts to hit the stage in the INEC Killarney, the 8 ladies gave it all they had and it was very much felt that they stood a great chance of lifting the title but Spa from Kerry were declared figure dance champions.
Connacht was represented by Norrie Keane of Galway in solo singing; she gave a beautiful self-written performance on Saturday which clinched the province the only title of the night.
Laura Crossan from the St Marys club gave the audience a great laugh with her recitation piece, despite serious technical issues with sound; it didn’t deter her and well delivered as always, the title was won by Hugo Slevin from St Josephs club in Westmeath.
St Marys also representing the province in Instrumental Music delivered a fabulous and uplifting array of tunes. A very talented bunch of people, having savoured their first taste of an All-Ireland experience no doubt they gave the adjudicator from Down a tough choice to make but they went with their own province and awarded the title to Tyrone.
St Marys ballad group had a long wait throughout the day as they were last to the stage in this competition nearing the end of the evenings performances, they once againÓgave a fabulous performance and sang their hearts out but it wasnt to be their night either as once again the adjudication system came to task as the ballad judge from Ulster awarded Saul from Co Down their All Ireland title of the night.
Overall it was a fantastic weekend with the Leitrim contingent occupying their favourite “Leitrim room” organised by our no 1 supporter Ailbhe McGill in the Gleneagle on the Saturday night and the music and song went on to the small hours of the morning.
Congratulations to all involved, fine performances were delivered on stage on Saturday; each Leitrim act represented the county and their clubs to the finest degree, well done to all. Many thanks to all who travelled the long journey to Killarney, the good luck messages received by text and calls and cards that were received, it was a sincere achievement to qualify for all-Ireland finals and in particular for St Marys to have had four acts in one competition. Laura Crossan will be exhausted from the pressure of her 4 stage performances but should be bursting with pride for her achievements and excellent deliverance throughout the day. Leitrim’s 2016 Scór achievements will go down in history and be a memorable occasion for years to come.
All Ireland Scór winners 2016
Figure Dancing – Spa, Kerry
Solo-Singing – Norrie Keane, Abbeyknockmoy, Galway
Instrumental Music – Derrytresk, Tyrone
Recitation – Hugo Slevin, St Josephs, Westmeath
Ballad Group – Saul, Co Down
Question Time – Clan na Gael, Roscommon
Leiriu – Truagh Gaels, Monaghan
Set Dancing – Bunbrosna, Westmeath
Question Time
1st – Ferbane, Offaly
2nd – Churchill, Kerry
3rd – Cornafean, Cavan
04-Apr-16 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor
Scolaireachtai Gaeltachta 2016
GeneralScoláireachtaí Gaeltachta 2016
There was a large number of applicants for the Leitrim Co Board GAA Gaeltacht Grants and the draw for the winners resulted in the following offers of from €200 to €400.
Buíochas do na buachaillí agus na cailíní go léir a chuir isteach ar na scoláireachtaí agus comhghairdeas do na buaiteoirí. Buíochas freisin do Choláiste na bhFiann agus Coláiste Ó Direáin a thug páirt- scoláireachtaí dúinn.
Seo iad na daoine a fuair scoláireachtaí don bhliain seo:
1) Áine McGourty, Cortober, Ballinaglera
2) Aaron Moran, Lisgillock Glebe, Ballinamore
3) Gemma Nic Eochainn, Sráidbhaile Liatroma
4) Gero Gilmartin, Uragh, Kinlough
5) Aoibhinn McGoldrick, Church St, Ballinamore
6) Niamh McInerney, Killananima, Dromahair
7) Niamh Ní Mhurchain, Sráidbhaile Liatroma
8) Daire Maxwell, Crockawaddy, Ballinamore
9) Doireann McManus, Corgar, Béal an Atha Móir.
03-Apr-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO
All-Ireland Scór Finals 2016
ScórAll-Ireland Scór Finals 2016
Today is the biggest day of the Scór Calendar with the All-Ireland Senior Finals taking place in the INEC Centre, Killarney.
Leitrim is represented in five categories and we wish the following all the best in their pursuit of honours:
Rince Foirne: St Marys, Leitrim
Recitation: Laura Crossan St Marys, Leitrim
Instrumental Music: St Marys Leitrim
Ballad Group: St Marys, Leitrim
Tráth na gCeist: Naomh Caillian Fiodhnach
02-Apr-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO
Allianz Leagues Round 7 Fixture Change
County FootballAllianz League Fixture Change
Please note that Allianz Leagues Round 7 Waterford v Leitrim will now take place on Saturday April 2 at 4pm. Venue remains the same, Fraher Field, Dungarvan.
31-Mar-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO