Scór na mBunscoilleanna

The 2 nights of Scór na mBunscoileanna took place in the Mayflower Drumshanbo on Thursday 3rd and in Cloone Community hall Friday 4th of March. 21 schools took part over both nights. The standards of performances were an absolute credit to the schools, parents and teachers, the children really promoted the culture and talent of the schools. Some very strong and youthful contenders to possibly go forward to Scór na nÓg next Autumn. Question Time was a tough competition with teams with near equal marks right to the end on both nights.

Many thanks and credit to our Bean agus Fear an Tis, Thursday night was compared by Leitrim NS, Siobhan McElgunn and Friday was hosted by Cloones Seamus and Enda Tiernan.

The best performance on each night in each event got medals in first and second place, and even went to a tie also in a few places.  

The Cormac Mac Giolla shield for the best school overall was won by Annaduff National School.

Leitrim Scór na mBunscoileanna winners:

Rince Foirne:  Thurs – Gaelscoil Liatroma, Fri – St Patricks NS Drumshanbo 

Amhranaíocht: Thurs – Eleanor Mc Dermott St Joseph’s NS, Fri – Caoimhe Mooney, Annaduff NS

Ceol: Thurs – Carrigallen A, Fri- Annaduff NS 

Recitation: Thurs – Michael Connorton, Scoil Muire NS Carrick, Fri – Tommy Taylor, Annaduff NS

Trath na gCeist: Thurs – Kiltubrid, Fri – St Manachans Mohill B & Ballinamore NS A, 

Nuachleas: Thurs – Aughawillan NS & Drumlea NS, Fri – St Patricks NS Drumshanbo

Bailéad Ghrúpa: Thurs – Leitrim NS B, Fri – Annaduff NS

Rince sean Nós: Thurs – Catherine Curran, Leitrim NS, Fri – Eoin Reynolds Aughnasheelan NS

Rince Seit: No set Thursday, Fri – Aughnasheelan

 

 

 

08-Mar-16 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

Handball News

Connacht 40×20 Juvenile B Semi-Finals 
 
The Juvenile B semi-finals were played in Collooney and Bofield Co. Mayo on Saturday with players from Fenagh and Drumshanbo Handball Clubs taking part.
There was one Leitrim winner on the day, Drumshanbos Ciaran McMorrow (Boys U12) who defeated Galways Yann OMaille on a score line of 15-6,15-4. He now goes forward to the Connacht finals to be played this week-end in Castleconnor and Bofield. The Handballers taking part were; Darren Wrynne  U11, Ciaran McMorrow U12, Ronan McMorrow U13, Edel ODonnell U13, Caolan McDermott U14, Fergal Moran U15, David Gallagher and Garreth Gilmartin U15 Doubles.  

 

 
 
 

 

 

07-Mar-16 by Niall Scollan – Leitrim Handball

Allianz Hurling League Fixture Change of Venue

Due to Allianz Football League Division 1 fixture Roscommon v Down change of venue to Pearse Park Longford, Leitrims opening Allianz Hurling League Fixture v Longford has been moved to Clonguish GAA Grounds at 2pm Sunday. 

 

 

03-Mar-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO

EIRGRID CONNACHT U21 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 2016

EIRGRID CONNACHT U 21 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 2016

Extra Time in all games

Pre Lim: Wednesday 9th March 

 7.30pm

A:    Roscommon  v        Galway                  Kiltoom 

                   Referee                                     J Henry (M)

                   Standby Referee/Linesman        Marty Duffy (S)

                   Linesman                                  J Glavey (M)

                   Sideline Official                        G McMahon (M)

Field Officer:   J Meehan

Semi Finals:   Saturday 19th March 

5.00pm

 Sligo          v        A                                    Markievicz Park

                   Referee                                     E O Grady (L)

                   Standby Referee/Linesman        L Devenney (M)

                   Linesman                                  R McBrien  (L)

                   Sideline Official                        S Quinn (L)

Field Officer:   R Brennan;

5.00pm

Leitrim       v        Mayo                                       Carrick on Shannon

Referee                                     J Gilmartin (S)

                   Standby Referee/Linesman        J Molloy (G)

                   Linesman                                  P Daly (R)

                   Sideline Official                        V Hardiman (R)

Field Officer:   J Meehan/ P McNicholas

FINAL

Saturday 2nd April

AISF:  Saturday   16th April:     C v L:  U v M

AIF:   Saturday 30th April

 

 

01-Mar-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO

CONNACHT MINOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE 2016

CONNACHT MINOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE 2016

Round 1

Galway v Leitrim Saturday 12th March 17:00 Tuam

Mayo v Roscommon Saturday 12th March 17:00 Charlestown 

Sligo v Longford Saturday 12th March 17:00 Coolooney

Round 2

Roscommon v Sligo Saturday 19th March 14:30 Boyle/Markievicz Park 

Leitrim v Mayo Saturday 19th March 15:30 Carrick on Shannon

Longford v Galway Saturday 19th March 14:30 Rathcline

Round 3

Leitrim v Sligo Saturday 26th March 17:00 Cloone 

Mayo v Galway Saturday 26th March 17:00 Ballinrobe 

Roscommon v Longford Saturday 26th March 17:00

Round 4

Longford v Leitrim Saturday 2nd April 17:30 Newtownforbes 

Galway v Roscommon Saturday 2nd April 17:30 Kilglass 

Sligo v Mayo Saturday 2nd April 17:30 Tubbercurry 

Round 5

Galway v Sligo Saturday 9th April 17:30 Tuam 

Mayo v Longford Saturday 9th April 17:30 Ballaghderreen 

Leitrim v Roscommon Saturday 9th April 17:30 Carrick on Shannon 

This is 1st Year of a two year cycle. Rial 6.20(4) and 6.37 T.O 2015 Applies to final placings.

Experimental Rules for the Connacht Minor Football league

1 Only 3 Consecutive hand passes will be allowed. 

2 No back pass to the Goalkeeper.

3 A mark will be allowed if the ball is kicked out past the 45m line and is caught cleanly.

A player has the option of continuing to play.

4 On receipt of a free the kicker must kick the ball forward.

A breach of any of the above will result in a free to the opposition.

 

 

01-Mar-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO

GAA Insurance Information night

GAA Insurance Information night

An Insurance Information night for all clubs takes place on Thursday 10th March at 8pm in the Bush Hotel Carrick on Shannon.

Club Insurance Officers and Club main officers are encouraged to attend.

Insurance Managers from Croke Park and Willis will attend.

This is an opportunity for all with an interest in insurance to get up to date with GAA related insurance.

 

 

01-Mar-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO

Vacancy-Games Promotion Officer Leitrim GAA

Games Promotion Officer – Leitrim GAA  

The GAA is Ireland’s leading sporting and cultural organisation with membership approaching one million people and more than 500,000 playing participants at all levels. Inspired and supported by the voluntary efforts of its members, the GAA is focused on the development and promotion of Gaelic Games and culture on the island of Ireland and in local communities.   

Connacht GAA in conjunction with Leitrim GAA County Board wishes to recruit a Games Promotion Officer. The successful candidate will have responsibility for overseeing the implementation of agreed GAA games development policies and programmes in Leitrim.   

Key Responsibilities  

  • Organise, coordinate and implement (where necessary) a series of Games and Skill Development projects as outlined by the County coaching committee and the County Games Development Manager.  
  • Report on implementation of the projects on a regular basis, and particularly ensure data relating to the implementation of the projects is available on a quarterly basis through use of the GAA Games Development Information Management System (MIS). 
  • Maintain key lines of communication with project stakeholders to ensure the successful completion of the projects.  
  • Complete any other duties as may reasonably be assigned by the County Games Development Manager, Designated Co. Officer or the County Games Development Committee. 

Key skills  

  • Excellent Gaelic football coaching skills with a minimum of 3 years    practical experience 
  • Have attained Award 1 standard coaching qualification 
  • Qualified GAA tutor (desirable) 
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills 
  • Administrative and IT Skills are required 
  • Excellent communication/presentation skills 
  • Ability to build and sustainÓgood relationships and manÓge conflict 
  • Ability to manÓge projects and deadlines; hands-on approach to getting things done.  

Other specific requirements 

  • Own car with a full clean driving license; 
  • Ability to work and attend evening and weekend meeting/activities in   addition to normal day to day activities. 
  • Have completed the GAA Child Protection in Sport awareness programme  
  • Be Garda vetted through the GAA 

 

Candidates interested in the above role should apply by sending a cover letter and an up to date Curriculum Vitae to: jobapplications@gaa.ie on or before 3pm on 14th March 2016 

 

 

 

01-Mar-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO

Handball News

Connacht 40×20 Junior Finals

The Connacht 40×20 Junior Finals were played in Collooney on Sunday with Leitrims Barry McDonagh taking the Junior C title with a comprehansive win over Mayos Ronan McNea on a score line of 21-14, 21-3. With a good win in the first game, Barry cruised to victory completely dominating the second match to take the title. There was no joy for Leo Logan in the Junior B Final where he lost out to Diarmuid McDonagh on a score line of 21-10, 21-14.
 
Connacht Juvenile 40×20 Championship
 
There was one semi-final in the juvenile championship played at the weekend, with Fenaghs Cormac Scollan up against Ballymotes Connor Finn in U14 singles, with the Sligo player emerging victorious on a score line of 15-6, 15-8. Fenaghs U14 doubles pairing of Fergal McLoughlin and James Wrynn have a bye to the final to be played this weekend in Newport, Co. Mayo where they take onÓgalways James Cummins and Enda Collins

 

 

24-Feb-16 by Niall Scollan – Leitrim Handball

2016 Hastings Under 21 Shield Final

2016 Hastings Under 21 Shield Final 

The 2016 Hastings Shield Final,Leitrim versus Meath, will be played in Pearse Park, Longford, on Saturday next at 2pm. Best wishes to Leitrim.

 

 

18-Feb-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO

Leitrim 2016 Scór Final Winners

There was fantastic standard of entertainment at the Leitrim Scór Final in Cloone Community centre. 11 of the countys clubs took part and the volume of entries showed huge efforts were made by the clubs who took part. The performances were certainly top class and highly entertaining.

St Marys swept the boards with the Mayo judges taking home 5 titles. Laura Crossan from the club was incredibly a winner 4 times on Saturday night, a fine achievement for the talented lady from Carrick.

Commendations to the Cloone club for their gallant efforts hosting the competition night. A true example of club effort both in their hospitality and participation. 

Congratulations to all of the clubs on winning their respective categories in the final last Saturday night.

Rince Foirne: St Marys
Amhranaíocht Aonair: Paula Kiernan, Carrigallen
Aithriseoireacht: Laura Crossan, St Marys
Ceol Uirlise: St Marys
Nuachleas: Cloone
Bailéad Ghrúpa: St Marys
Rince Seit: Fenagh
Rince Sean Os : Mary Mostyn, St Marys
Trath na gCeist: Fenagh

The Cormac MacGiolla shield Club of the Year award was won By Club Cloone

The Leitrim representatives will take the stage in the Connacht Finals in St Johns hall, Lecarrow, Co Roscommon on Saturday 12th March starting at 5.00pm. The very best of luck to all our Leitrim competitors at Connacht.

Scór na mBunscoileanna takes place on the 3rd and 4th of March. With rounds in the Mayflower Drumshanbo on the Thursday night and Clone Community Hall on Friday night. Both evenings start at 6.00 sharp.

*Schools are reminded that all groups are to perform in their school uniforms and not in costumes. 

The best performance on each night in each event will receive medals and the award for the best overall school over the two nights will receive the Cormac MacGiolla Shield.

 

 

15-Feb-16 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

Handball News

Connacht 40×20 Championship

Leitrims handballers were in action at the weekend, with semi-finals played in Minor, Junior B and Junior C.
 
In the Minor semi-final Jarlath Scollan took on Diarmuid Mulkerrins (Galway) in Moycullen on Sunday with the Galway man emerging victorious on a score line of 21-14, 21-10. The first game was played at a very high intensity with the lead changing hands several times and both players were locked at 14 each. After a long rally the Galway man prevailed and powered on to close out the first game. Mulkerrins, who also won the All-Ireland U17 Colleges title recently, proved too strong in the second game and secured his place in the minor final.
 
The Junior semi-finals were played in Collooney on Sunday. In Junior B Leo Logan took on Jason Earlis (Sligo) and came away victorious on a score line of 21-19, 21-9. In a very tight first match, where both players served up a great game of handball Leo carved out a victory and dominated the second match to secure a place in the final. In the Junior C semi-final Barry McDonagh took on Sligos Michael Bruen and booked his place in the final with a 21-16, 21-20 win. As the score line suggests both games were very tight, but the Leitrim player kept the momentum from the first game and took the second one by the slimest of margins.

 

 

15-Feb-16 by Niall Scollan – Leitrim Handball

Leitrim GAA on Referee Recruitment Drive

GAA Referee Recruitment 

Are you interested in becoming a referee? Think you can do better? Then “Put your whistle where your mouth is” and “Become a GAA Referee”! 

Why Become a GAA Referee?

•Stay involved with the game as an alternative to playing

•Fitness – It’s a great way to keep fit

•Ambition – could you referee a County Final or even an All-Ireland?

•Learn more about the game

•Give Something Back – offers players, at the end of their playing days, the opportunity to continue in the sport

•Personal Development – helps to develop personal skills that are of value in all walks of life

 What qualities are required to become a GAA Referee?

•Good knowledge of the playing rules

•Be physically and mentally fit

•Have the ability to remain calm

•Have the moral courage to take decisions which are correct

How do I become a Referee?

The first thing to do, is to contact your local Referee Administrator or Recruitment Officer who will give you details on upcoming GAA Referee Foundation Course in your local area, which you will have to complete before you can referee games. GAA Club Referee Course will take 3 nights to complete and will be delivered by GAA Referee Tutors.

Leitrim GAA aims to recruit new referees in the county. We are requesting that your club nominates at least 2 people suitable to become a referee with their consent.

Full training and mentoring will be provided.

(Text courtesy of GAA.ie)

Watch the GAA Official Recruitment video here  

 

 

12-Feb-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO