2016 launch Press Release
John O’Mahony and Ben LennonSpecial Guests at Leitrim Supporters Club Launch in Croke Park
The county’s 1994 Connacht championship winning Manager, John O’Mahony, and one of our greatest ever musicians, Ben Lennon, will be the special guests at the annual Leitrim Supporters’ Club launch in the Celtic Suite of Croke Park on Thursday, January 21.
The night has become a must-attend event for anyone with a Leitrim connection in the capital and surrounding counties, while the quality of entertainment over the past two years has also attracted a large crowd from home. Organised by the Dublin Branch of the Leitrim’s Supporters Club, last year’s event drew 160 persons who enjoyed the recollections of Ballinamore Olympian, Colin Griffin’s, followed by some wonderful entertainment by Charlie McGettigan.
This year an equally large crowd is expected. As well as getting the chance to catch up with old friends and members of the Leitrim senior squad of 2016, they will enjoy some insightful chat from one of the most successful Managers to have graced the inter-county football scene. While John O’Mahony will forever hold a special place in Leitrim hearts for steering the county to only their second Connacht championship in 1994, he went on to guide Galway to two All-Ireland titles in 1998 and 2001.
His recently released his biography, ‘Keeping the Faith’ reveals the man’s passion for football in the West. MC on the night, Colin Regan, one of his former players, will talk to ‘Johnno’ about his life in the game, and the secret to unlocking Leitrim’s potential.
One interesting member of the audience will be the current Leitrim senior football Manager, Shane Ward, will also outline his plans for the year ahead while County Chairperson, Terrence Boyle, will provide an update on all Leitrim GAA activities.
The night will conclude with a rare and special treat as Ben Lennon, native of Rossinver and one of the country’s most respected traditional musicians, will, in conversation with Colin Regan, share an insight into his remarkable life before regaling everyone with a few tunes (Ben will be accompanied by some of his musical friends on the night). His biography, The Fiddler’s Twist, outlines how his parents’ love of music and the characters of the hinterland of north Leitrim, Fermanagh, and Sligo, helped to mould the Lennon family into one of Traditional music’s most authentic custodians and curators. The opportunity to catch Ben in this unique setting is not to be missed.
The night, of course, kick-starts a fundraising campaign without which the Leitrim County Board simply couldn’t continue its high level of work and investment in Leitrim teams on and off the field. The event will take place on Thursday, January 21, in the Celtic Suite of Croke Park with parking available in the Cusack Stand car park (accessed through the GAA museum entrance off Clonliffe Road. Doors will open at 7.30pm with the addresses and entertainment starting at 8pm sharp. Light refreshments will be provided at the interval.
07-Jan-16 by Leitrim Supporters Club – Dublin
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Attention Leitrim GAA Supporters Club (Dublin) Launch in Croke Park Thursday 21st January
GeneralThe bus departure times for travelling to the launch of the Dublin branch of the Leitrim Supporters Club in Croke Park on next Thursday January 21st are as follows:
The bus is free of chaarge and there is no requirement to book a seat
Swimming Pool Drumshanbo 4.30pm
Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada 4.45pm
Bornacoola GAA Grounds 5.00pm
15-Jan-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO
Leitrim Hurlers in Connacht League action on Saturday next
County HurlingConnacht Hurling League
Saturday 16th January, 2016
Leitrim V Sligo
Venue: Connacht Centre of Excellence, Ballyhaunis
Time: 7:30pm
All support would be greatly appreciated!
12-Jan-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO
Hastings Cup Venue Change
County FootballHastings Cup Round 2
Saturday January 9th, 2016
Leitrim v Longford
Please note venue is now Cloone
Time: 2pm
08-Jan-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO
Chairpersons Invite to Leitrim GAA (Dublin Branch) Supporters Club Draw Launch
GeneralJanuary, 7, 2016
A chara,
The Leitrim GAA Supporters Club (Dublin Branch) is delighted to invite you to attend the 2016 Supporters’ Club annual launch on Thursday, January 21, in the Celtic Suite of the home of the GAA – Croke Park.
We are honoured that the county’s 1994 Connacht championship winning Manager, John O’Mahony, and one of our greatest ever musicians, Ben Lennon, will be the special guests at this year’s event. Acting as MC on the night, former Leitrim footballer Colin Regan will interview both men while Ben and some of his musical friends will also treat us to a few tunes.
Leitrim Senior Football Manager, Shane Ward, will outline his plans for the year ahead while County Chairperson, Terence Boyle, will also address the expected large gathering with information regarding the eagerly anticipated opening of the Centre of Excellence in Annaduff early this year.
Last year’s launch in Croke Park drew the largest crowd in years with over 160 people in attendance. It was a great social occasion with many Leitrim natives travelling from Meath, Louth, Wicklow, Kildare, and all over Dublin to catch up. As ever a large crowd also travelled from the Leitrim to be there on the night.
This will be another great Leitrim gathering and we hope you can join us. Please also spread the word to anyone from Leitrim you may know that would be interested in attending – the more the merrier.
Doors will open at 7.30pm with the addresses and entertainment starting at 8pm sharp. Light refreshments will be served. A special draw will take place for those who buy a Supporters Club ticket or take a booklet of tickets to sell.
I very much look forward to seeing you on the night.
___________________________
Mike Feeney, Chairperson Dublin Branch
What: Launch of the 30th Year of the Leitrim GAA Supporters Club.
Where: Celtic Suite, Croke Park (parking in the Cusack Stand car park).
Who: With Special guests John O’Mahony and Ben Lennon.
When: Thursday January 21, 2016, at 7.30pm.
07-Jan-16 by Mike Feeney – Chairperson Dublin Branch LGAASC
2016 Leitrim Supporters Club Launch Thursday 21 January
General2016 launch Press Release
John O’Mahony and Ben LennonSpecial Guests at Leitrim Supporters Club Launch in Croke Park
The county’s 1994 Connacht championship winning Manager, John O’Mahony, and one of our greatest ever musicians, Ben Lennon, will be the special guests at the annual Leitrim Supporters’ Club launch in the Celtic Suite of Croke Park on Thursday, January 21.
The night has become a must-attend event for anyone with a Leitrim connection in the capital and surrounding counties, while the quality of entertainment over the past two years has also attracted a large crowd from home. Organised by the Dublin Branch of the Leitrim’s Supporters Club, last year’s event drew 160 persons who enjoyed the recollections of Ballinamore Olympian, Colin Griffin’s, followed by some wonderful entertainment by Charlie McGettigan.
This year an equally large crowd is expected. As well as getting the chance to catch up with old friends and members of the Leitrim senior squad of 2016, they will enjoy some insightful chat from one of the most successful Managers to have graced the inter-county football scene. While John O’Mahony will forever hold a special place in Leitrim hearts for steering the county to only their second Connacht championship in 1994, he went on to guide Galway to two All-Ireland titles in 1998 and 2001.
His recently released his biography, ‘Keeping the Faith’ reveals the man’s passion for football in the West. MC on the night, Colin Regan, one of his former players, will talk to ‘Johnno’ about his life in the game, and the secret to unlocking Leitrim’s potential.
One interesting member of the audience will be the current Leitrim senior football Manager, Shane Ward, will also outline his plans for the year ahead while County Chairperson, Terrence Boyle, will provide an update on all Leitrim GAA activities.
The night will conclude with a rare and special treat as Ben Lennon, native of Rossinver and one of the country’s most respected traditional musicians, will, in conversation with Colin Regan, share an insight into his remarkable life before regaling everyone with a few tunes (Ben will be accompanied by some of his musical friends on the night). His biography, The Fiddler’s Twist, outlines how his parents’ love of music and the characters of the hinterland of north Leitrim, Fermanagh, and Sligo, helped to mould the Lennon family into one of Traditional music’s most authentic custodians and curators. The opportunity to catch Ben in this unique setting is not to be missed.
The night, of course, kick-starts a fundraising campaign without which the Leitrim County Board simply couldn’t continue its high level of work and investment in Leitrim teams on and off the field. The event will take place on Thursday, January 21, in the Celtic Suite of Croke Park with parking available in the Cusack Stand car park (accessed through the GAA museum entrance off Clonliffe Road. Doors will open at 7.30pm with the addresses and entertainment starting at 8pm sharp. Light refreshments will be provided at the interval.
07-Jan-16 by Leitrim Supporters Club – Dublin
Irish Conversation Classes
GeneralIrish Conversation Classes
Ciorcal Comhrá
Ballinamore Library will be again be running a Ciorcal Comhrá every Tuesday where people meet to practice their Irish and to improve their use of the language with help from the organisers.
The Ciorcal is run in a very enjoyable manner and is attended by adults and also by some Leaving Cert students for whom the practice is good for their Irish orals. Those attending are divided into separate groups starting with people with very basic knowledge of Irish to those with a reasonable amount of the language and those who are more advanced.
The Ciorcal Comhrá starts Tuesday 12 January in Ballinamore Library at 8.00pm. Admission is free. Beidh Fáilte romhat.
07-Jan-16 by Ballinamore Library
FBD League Venue Change
County FootballThis afternoons Connacht FBD League encounter, Leitrim v GMIT, has been moved to the Connacht GAA Centre, Beckaun, Ballyhaunis. The game will now throw in at the later time of 2.30pm.
03-Jan-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO
2016 Leitrim GAA Convention Photographs
General2016 Leitrim GAA Convention Photographs are available to download from this link
17-Dec-15 by Declan Bohan – PRO
2016 Leitrim GAA Convention Report
GeneralThe 2016 Leitrim GAA Convention Reports are available to download from this link
17-Dec-15 by Declan Bohan – PRO
Leitrim GAA County Executive Committee 2016
GeneralPresident Gerry Mahon (Ballinamore-Sean O Heslinss)
Chairman Terence Boyle (Aughnasheelin)
Vice Chairman Sean O Suilleabhain (Ballinamore Sean O Heslins)
Secretary Attracta O Reilly (St Marys-Kiltoghert)
Assistant Secretary John Keenan (Gortletteragh)
Treasurer Brian Gordon (Mohill)
Assistant Treasurer John Mulvey (Ballinaglera)
Public Relations Officer Declan Bohan (Bornacoola)
Development Officer Pat Feely (Glencar/Manorhamilton)
Coaching Officer Hughie Clinton (St Patricks-Dromahair)
Hurling Officer Martin Cunniffe (St Marys-Kiltoghert)
Cultural and Irish Officer Claire Crossan (St Marys-Kiltoghert)
Childrens Officer Gerry Gallogly (Aughavas)
Central Council Delegate PJ Meehan (Kiltubrid)
Connacht Council Officers Enda Tiernan (Cloone) and Jim Meehan (St Patricks-Dromahair)
14-Dec-15 by Declan Bohan – PRO
Leitrim GAA Awards 2015 Announced
GeneralCoiste Chontae Liatroma Awards 2015
Jim Lynch Hall of Fame: Mickey Dorrigan, Gortletteragh
County Player of Year: Cathal Mc Crann, Gortletteragh
Senior Club Player of Year: Michael Mc Guinness, Mohill
Intermediate Club Player of Year: Fabian Mc Morrow, Melvin Gaels
Junior Club Player of Year: Niall Mc Govern, Mohill
Senior Referee of Year: Seamus Mulhern, St. Mary’s Kiltoghert
Minor Player of Year: Ryan O’Rourke, Fenagh St. Caillins
U16 Player of Year: Jack Gilheany, Fenagh St. Caillins
Coiste na nÓg Referee of Year: Patrick Guckian, Fenagh St. Caillins
Club Grounds of Year: Fenagh St. Caillins
County Hurler of Year: Padraig O Donnell, Abbeyknockmoy, Galway
Senior Club Hurler of Year: Morgan Quinn, Ballinamore Hurling
Junior Club Hurler of Year: Hughie Glancy, Carrick Hurling
Senior Handballer of Year: Barry Mc Donagh, Fenagh Handball
Juvenile Handballer of Year: David Wrynn, Fenagh Handball
10-Dec-15 by Declan Bohan – PRO
Leitrim Scór na nÓg Winners
ScórThe County Finals of Scór na nÓg took place last Sunday November 29th in Fenagh Community Centre. The county finalists took to the stage to give their best polished performance to an eager audience and most importantly the judges.
Adeline Mc Weeney, Fenagh 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 Cloone and St Marys with huge turnout of competitors. Cloone have not taken part in Scór in almost 10 years and made a flourishing comeback last Sunday. They took the Leiriu County title back to the club with ease. Ironically it was also the Leiriu or by the old name ” Novelty Act” they won on their last appearance in Scór.
Trath na gCeist winners Fenagh will represent Leitrim in the prestigious All-Ireland final in the INEC in Killarney on January 30th.
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 won by Mohill club.
The Leitrim County Title Winners are as follows:
Rince Foirne: Mohill
Amhranaíocht Aonair: Tara Noone, St Marys
Ceol Uirlise: St Marys
Aithriseoireacht: Dara Gillooly, St Marys
Bailéad Ghrúpa: St Marys
Trath na gCeist: Fenagh
Leiriu: Cloone
Rince Seit: Aughnasheelan
The winners proceed to the Connacht Finals in, Claremorris, Co Mayo on Saturday the 12th of December at 2pm. Wishing all of the clubs the very best of Luck.
01-Dec-15 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor