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

Leitrim GAA Coaching & Games Development

Leitrim GAA Coaching & Games Development 

Foundation Award Courses

Can you please ask your club secretary to include the names of your coaches at each of the grades, when they are submitting your team registration to Coiste na nÓg. When we have this information we will arrange additional Foundation award courses. 

Award 1 Courses

Our Award 1 youth/adult course will continue tomorrow evening Wednesday, February 10th at 7pm in the Vocational school Drumshanbo.

Concussion Workshop

We are holding a concussion awareness workshop on Wednesday evening February 24th at 8pm in the Bush hotel for all Parents, players & coaches of our development academies. We are also asking all club coaching officers to attend the workshop. The workshop will be delivered by Selina Shanley from Leitrim Physiotherapy clinic.

Kellogg’s GAA Cul camps

The following are the dates and venues for our 2016 Kellogg’s GAA Cul camps.

July 4th – 8th Manorhamilton, Ck-on-Shannon, Ballinamore & Mohill

July 11th – 15th Kinlough, Drumshanbo & Annaduff

July 18th – 22nd Aughavas, Gortletteragh & Dromahair

July 25th – 29th Drumkeerin, Leitrim Village & Fenagh

Primary School Coaching

We will be commencing our Primary school coaching & games programme w/c 29th February. The programme will consist of 8 weeks of skills coaching and games and will also involve organised blitz days for 3rd & 4th classes. All schools will be contacted over the next week with dates and times for the programme.

For further details on any of the above contact.

Hughie Clinton 086-6089637 or coachingofficer.leitrim@gaa.ie

Thomas Keenan 087-6591049 or thomas.keenan.gm.leitrim@gaa.ie 

 

 

 

10-Feb-16 by Leitrim Coaching and Games Development

CCC circulates starting dates of 2016 Club Competitions

CCC Liatroma has circularised the starting dates of this years competitions to the Club Secretaries last weekend. The dates are as follow:

Shield Feb 21st.  

ACL D 3&4 Weekend 12/13 March

ACL D 1&2 Weekend 9/10 April.

 

 

 

09-Feb-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO

Handball News

CONNACHT CUMANN na mBUNSCOL FINALS
The Connacht finals were played in Moycullen on Sunday where Ciaran
McMorrow and Ronan Moran (St Patricks NS Drumshanbo) took silver in
the boys U13 Doubles competition. Also taking part were Daniel
McLoughlin, Caoimhe McDermott, Leah Smith and Sarah Wrynn, all U13
singles and doubles (St Caillins NS Fenagh).

CONNACHT COLLEGES FINALS
The Connacht Colleges Finals were played in Moycullen and Invern on
Saturday. Leitrim players taking part were Cormac and Jarlath Scollan,
Ballinamore CS, Evan Foley, Emmet Moran, David Gilmartin and Fergal
Moran, Drumshanbo VS. Galway provided the opposition in the
semi-finals and proved too strong for the Leitrim compeditors.

CONNACHT40X20 CHAMPIONSHIP
The Connacht championship commences this weekend with Jarlath Scollan
(Minor), Martin Raftery (Junior), Leo Logan (Junior B) and Barry
McDonagh (Junior C) all in action. Jarlath Scollan and Martin Raftery
play in Moycullen and Leo Logan and Barry McDonagh are set to play in
Lisacull

 

 

08-Feb-16 by Niall Scollan – Leitrim Handball

All-Ireland Scór na nÓg Finals 2016

The All-Ireland Scór na nÓg Finals took­ place last Saturday 30th January in the­ INEC Killarney. St Marys Kiltoghert re­presented Connacht, the first to the sta­ge in the very tough Ballad group compet­ition. The 5 Carrick girls gave a thorou­ghly fabulous performance and sang their­ hearts out but lost out to Ulsters Tyr­one.
 
In Question Time, Leitrim was represent­ed earlier in the day by Fenagh, St Cail­lains . Tough but fair questions put to ­the teams this year by quizmaster Seamus­ Curley and at round 10- Kerry took the ­title once again. With the new procedure­s for the quiz since 2014, it is now a t­able quiz style competition with all 32 ­counties qualifying to take part, the to­p 3 teams received medals.
Connach­through home two titles, one in recitation & Aughamore of Mayo for Set Danc­ing, a repeat win on last years title.
 
2016 brought a new judging forum to the­ All-Ireland finals. Competitions were j­udged by one single judge for each compe­tition on Saturday. The implementation b­y the National Scór committee was met wi­th mixed reactions from the countys acr­oss the country in Killarney. While eac­h Judge was selected and elected to the ­judging panel as proficient and qualifie­d /specialised in their given category, ­it will take some time to settle into fo­r the audience and countys alike. 
 
Irish TV were also in Citywest to recor­d the days proceedings. A special docum­entary series from All-Ireland GAA Scór ­na nÓg and Scór Sinsir Finals will be br­oadcast bringing our cultural highlights­ to a global audience. The first of the ­three Scór na nÓg series will air on IRI­SH TV on Sky191, Freesat 400, all free t­o air boxes or Eircoms eVision 191 and ­online at www.irishtv.ie­ on Sunday February 28th at 8.30pm.­
 
All Ireland Scór na nÓg Champions 2016­
Rince Foirne – Silverbridge Harps, Arma­gh Amhránaíocht Aonair – GavinÓgribbon, ­Mayobridge, Down Aithriseoireacht/Scéala­íocht – Katie HenÓghan, St Aidans, Rosc­ommon Ceol Uirlise – Sliabh gCua, Waterf­ord Léiriú Stairiúill – St Patricks, Arm­agh Bailéad Ghrúpa – Naomh Padraig, Tyro­ne Rince Seit – Aughamore, Mayo
 
Tráth na gCeisteanna Boird: ­
 
Céad Áit – Spá, Ciarraí­
Tarna Áit – Cornafean, Cavan­
Triú – Aughabullogue, Cork  

 

 

 

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

Leitrim GAA Coaching & Games Development

Leitrim GAA Coaching & Games Development

Foundation award courses

Can you please ask your club secretary to include the names of your coaches at each of the grades, when they are submitting your team registration to Coiste na nÓg. When we have this information we will arrange additional Foundation award courses.

Award 1 courses

Award 1 youth/adult course will commence tomorrow evening Wednesday, February 3rd at 7pm in the Vocational school Drumshanbo with registration from 6.45pm. Booking for this course is now closed.  

Concussion Workshop

We are holding a concussion awareness workshop on Wednesday evening February 24th in the Bush hotel for all Parents, players & coaches of our development academies. We are also asking all club coaching officers to attend this workshop. The workshop will be delivered by Selina Shanley from Leitrim Physiotherapy clinic.

Work placement scheme

Connacht GAA are piloting a new work experience programme for 3rd level students studying sports science. Each County in the Provence will be allocated a student for a 6/7 month period to work with coaches at both club and County level advising on best practice in the areas such as strength & conditioning, rest & recovery etc. Enda Lyons will take up the role in Leitrim on Tuesday next February 9th and we would like to wish Enda well in his role.  

Kelloggs GAA Cul camps

The following are the dates and venues for our 2016 Kelloggs GAA Cul camps.

July 4th – 8th Manorhamilton, Ck-on-Shannon, Ballinamore & Mohill

July 11th – 15th Kinlough, Drumshanbo & Annaduff

July 18th – 22nd Aughavas, Gortletteragh & Dromahair

July 25th – 29th Drumkeerin, Leitrim Village Fenagh

 

For further details on any of the above contact.

Hughie Clinton 086-6089637 or coachingofficer.leitrim@gaa.ie

Thomas Keenan 087-6591049 or thomas.keenan.gm.leitrim@gaa.ie

 

 

 

 

02-Feb-16 by Leitrim Coaching and Games Development

Leitrim Colleges 40×20 Finals

 
Leitrim Colleges 40×20 Finals

The Leitrim Colleges 40×20 Junior Finals were played in Drumshanbo on Sunday between Ballinamore CS and Drumshanbo VS. In Boys Junior Cormac Scollan (Ballinamore CS) had a comprehensive win over Gareth Gilmartin (Drumshanbo VS), taking the title on a scoreline of 15-2, 15-4. In Boys Junior Doubles Drumshanbos David Gallagher and Fergal Moran overcame the challenge of Fergal McLoughlin and James Wrynn (Ballinamore CS) by the narrowest of margins, 15-6, 1-15, 15-14. A superb start by the Drumshanbo doubles set the tone for the first game. With fantastic serving and fully in control during the rallies they eased to victory.The second game was a complete reversal with the Ballinamore CS boys taking charge, they won easily to take the match to a tie-break. With both sets of players having  comprehensive wins under their belts, the tie break lived up to all expectations, with an exceptional display of the skills of handball. The game went right down to the wire with some fantastic rallies, excellent finishing and flawless serving. The Drumshanbo duo regained serve 14-13 down, and went on to secure victory 15-14.
The Connacht Colleges Finals are set for Invern and Moycullen inÓgalway on Saturday, where Edel ODonnell, Sean Lynch,. Evan Foley and Emmett Moran (Drumshanbo VS) First Year singles and doubles, and Jarlath Scollan (Ballinamore CS) Intermediate will also compete.

 

 

02-Feb-16 by Niall Scollan – Leitrim Handball

Allianz League Fixture Change of Venue

Due to Kennedy Park, New Ross, having been deemed unplayable, Allianz League Rd 1 Wexford v Leitrim has been moved to Belllefield, EnniScórthy. Throw in 2pm. 

 

 

27-Jan-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO

Allianz League Fixture Change of Venue

The Allianz League Round 1 Fixture Wexford v Leitrim will now be played in Kennedy Park, New Ross, on Sunday next; throw in 2pm

 

 

27-Jan-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO

Leitrim Cumann na mBunscol 40×20 Finals

Leitrim Cumann na mBunscol 40×20 Finals

The Leitrim finals were played in Drumshanbo on Sunday with children from four schools taking part: St Patricks NS Drumshanbo, St Caillins NS Fenagh, St Manchans NS Mohill and St Josephs NS Aughavas. The winers on the day were Danial McLoughlin U13 (St Caillins NS), Ciaran McMorrow and Ronan Moran U13D (St Patricks NS), Caoimhe McDermott U13 (St Caillins NS), Leah Smith and Sarah Wrynn U13D (St Caillins NS), Luke Bohan and Aidan Mulligan U11D (St Manchans NS), Caoimhe Maguire u11 (St Josephs NS). Paddy McLoughlin U11 (St Caillins NS) had a bye. A special word of thanks to Martin and Joanne Logan who ran off  the finals in a very efficient manner.

 

 

27-Jan-16 by Niall Scollan – Leitrim Handball

Scór na nÓg All- Ireland

The All Ireland final of Scór na nÓg is being held this Saturday 30th January at 3pm in the INEC Killarney. 

Leitrim is represented by the St Marys Ballad Group and Fenagh St Caillains in the Question time.
 
A fine achievement for the clubs to represent their county and province at a prestigious event.  
Tickets will be available on the door for anyone who wishes to travel to support. 
Wishing Carrick and Fenagh the very best of luck. Leitrim Abú.

 

 

24-Jan-16 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor