The late Aiden McGowan Carns Grange CoSligo and formerly Melvin Gaels GAA Club

The late Aiden McGowan, Carns, Grange, Co.Sligo and formerly Melvin Gaels GAA Club.

The death has occurred of former Melvin Gaels GAA stalwart, Aiden McGowan. A retired Primary School Teacher, Aiden was immersed in the GAA all his life. A member of the famed McGowan family of the Melvin Gaels GAA Club, he shared in the considerable upturn in his club’s fortunes in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Melvin Gaels won 4-in-row Leitrim SFC titles 1959-1962.

Off the field Aiden was a most accomplished GAA administrator at all levels from Club to Páirc an Chrócaigh. He was Vice Chairman of Coiste Chontae Liatroma in the mid 1960s. He notably held the positions of Uachtarán Comhairle Connacht 1973-76 and indeed as Senior Leas Uachráran Cumann Lúthchleas Gael had the honour of presenting the Liam McCarthy Cup to winning Kilkenny Captain Billy Fitzpatrick, following their victory over Galway, in 1975. Uachtarán Cumann Luthchleas Gael, the late Donal Keenan was unavoidably absent on that date. He later held the esteemed position of Trustee of Cumann Lúthchleas Gael. Aiden was a lifelong Melvin Gaels GAA man and held many positions on the Club Committee, most recently as Honorary President.

Aiden is sadly missed by his loving wife Kathleen, sons Enda and Brian, daughters Aideen and Orla, brothers Fr. Séamus (Texas), Máirtín, Padraic, Brendan, Kevin and Colm, and extended family and many friends. His remains are reposing at his home on Monday from 3pm to 9pm and on Tuesday from 3pm to 7pm. Removal on Tuesday evening to The Church of Mary Immaculate, Grange, to arrive at 8pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 12 noon with burial afterwards in Ahamlish Cemetery.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé. 

 

 

13-Mar-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO

GAA National Club Draw 2016 Results

GAA National Club Draw 2016


The GAA National Club Draw 2016 took place earlier today and there is good news for one lucky Leitrim GAA member and a Leitrim Club!!

The draw raised over €1.67m for clubs across the country.

The complete list of winners can be downlaoded here

 

 

 

11-Mar-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO

GAA Monthly Newsletter March 2016

GAA Monthly Newsletter March 2016

The latest GAA Club Newsletter is now available to all GAA club members and supporters for download at GAA.ie 

It includes many articles of interest to all GAA followers.

Proceed to download by clicking here

 

 

10-Mar-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO

Croke Park 1916 Commemoration Event

Croke Park 1916 Commemoration Event, 24 April 2016.

The GAA is calling on members from all of its clubs and members of the public to join in at Croke Park on Sunday April 24 for the Association’s national 1916 Commemorative Event.

The show, which will take place after the Division One and Two Allianz Football League finals, will present the story of Ireland in a theatrical production that will include the best elements of the Irish cultural entertainment.

To read the full text of the GAA Press Release please click here

 

 

10-Mar-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO

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