Hastings Cup Venue Change

Hastings 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

January, 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

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

Irish Conversation Classes

Irish 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

This 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

2016 Leitrim GAA Convention Photographs are available to download from this link

 

 

17-Dec-15 by Declan Bohan – PRO

2016 Leitrim GAA Convention Report

The 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

President 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

Coiste 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

The 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

LeitrimLongford GAA advertise Hurling GDO Position

COISTE CHONTAE

LIATROIM / LONGFORT

CUMANN LUTHCHLEAS GAEL 

LEITRIM / LONGFORD

COUNTY BOARD GAA

 JOB DESCRIPTION 

Job Title:                    GAMES DEVELOPMENT OFFICER – HURLING 

Responsible to:          Games Development Manager in both Counties 

Duration of Post:       Appointment initially on a shared 19.5hrs per week. Subject to funding the hours maybe increased to a maximum of 39 per week.

 1.      JOB PURPOSE

 The Hurling Games Development Officer will be responsible for developing and delivering programmes and initiatives to maximise participation and improve playing standards in hurling at all levels within both Counties. The post-holder will be required to deliver innovative activities which will benefit the development of hurling in a club, school and County environment.

 2.      MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY 

–          To deliver fundamentals programme as an introduction to hurling through clubs and schools.

 

–          To co-ordinate the delivery of GAA coaching courses in clubs and schools.

 

–          To assist in the design and delivery of an ongoing coach education programme.

 

–          To develop relationships with key agencies in the delivery of Gaelic Games.

 

–          To deliver in-service courses for recognised groups.

 

–          To oversee the progression of  development squads in both Counties

 

–          To assist clubs in maximising participation through the design of activities and delivery of workshops.

 

–          To liaise with schools and clubs to develop an annual underage indoor hurling initiative.

 

–          To developLeitrim / Longford cross County competitions at various age groups.

 

–          To present at workshops as requested.

 

–          To carry out the administration related to coach education, playing and performance elements of the post.

 3.      ACCOUNTABILITY

 

–          Report directly to the Games Manager in each County and prepare a quarterly report to each County Executive.

 

–          Attend meetings of Coaching & Games Development Committee

 

–          Continuously update CORE (Time Management System)

 

–          Provide information for the updating of MIS on a weekly basis.

 

–          Undertake any other duties as reasonably required.

 

This work programme is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive.  It is intended as an outline indication for the areas of work to be undertaken and will be amended in light of the changing needs of both Counties.

 COISTE CHONTAE

 LIATROIM / LONGFORT

CUMANN LUTHCHLEAS GAEL

 LEITRIM / LONGFORD

COUNTY BOARDS GAA

 PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE: Hurling Development Officer 

This post is supported by funding from both Connacht & Leinster GAA. 

The post-holder will be a highly motivated self-starter with a deep understanding of the issues affecting the game of hurling in both Counties. The successful candidate will be required to possess at least a Level one coaching qualification in hurling and demonstrable experience in Sports Development which will enable them to develop and implementa Strategic Plan for Hurling Development in both Counties. 

 

Essential

Desirable

 

Qualifications and Attainments

 

Level 1 coaching qualification in hurling.

 

Information technology and word processing skills.

 

 

Level 2 coaching qualification.

 

 

 

Relevant

Experience

 

Knowledge of the history/ background and the current issues facing hurling inboth Leitrim and Longford

 

 

 

Experience in a sports related environment.  For example sports development, administration, management or education.

 

The ability to relate strategic policies to implementation stage.

 

 

Special

Aptitudes

 

 

 

 

 

Demonstrable written and oral presentational and nÓgotiating skills.

 

Ability to work on own and as part of a team.

 

Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

 

 

A knowledge of the GAA coaching structures and modern sports practices.

 

 

General

Intelligence

 

 

 

Ability to act on personal initiative and take decisions within policy.

 

Excellent qualities of judgement and reasoning.

 

 

 

 

Disposition

 

 

 

Excellent inter-personal skills and ability to work as part of a team.

 

 

 

 

Circumstances

 

 

Must have a full clean license with own mode of transport

 

Prepared to attend workshops, meetings etc. at nÓght.

 

 

 Applications should be emailed to secretary.leitrim@gaa.ie OR secretary.longford@gaa.ie. The closing date is 5pm on Friday, 11th December 2015.

 

 

 

01-Dec-15 by Declan Bohan – PRO