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

Scór Sinsir & Scór na mBunscoileanna

Scór Sinsir will take place on Saturday 13th February at 6pm in Cloone Community centre.
 
Categories as follows:
Figure Dancing
Recitation
Solo Singing
Instrumental Music
Ballad Group
Question Time (4 persons per team-leitrim winners qualifying directly to the All-Ireland Table Quiz)
Leiriu
Set Dancing
Sean Nos
 
Any enquiries or any help that can be provided to help your club participate in any way please contact your clubs Cultural officer or email  Irishculturalofficer.leitrim@gaa.ie
or please do not hesitate to contact Claire @ 087-6472547
 
 
Connacht Scór final takes place on Saturday 27th February in Tubbercurry Sligo, followed by the All -Ireland in the INEC Killarney on April 2nd 2016.
 
 
 
Schools Scór is pushed back to the 3rd & 4th of march, as senior Scór takes precident as the official compeition, it was not possible to hold it in Jan/Feb as in previous years as easter holidays are falling quite early this year.
It would be encouraged that Schools Scór be encouraged by the clubs for partipation as this is where the talent and love of the music song & dance is nurtured. It is a fantasitic outlet & will help identify new people in your community that may not nessessarily be involved in field games but may like to join the club and get involved in the area. 
Last year there was high numbers of entries so while trying not to deter the childrens enthiusiam to take part, compeitions were reduced from 11 to 9 as it wasnt possible to identify 2 available friday nights, and want to avoid a late school night.
 
Entries to be a max of 2 per competition per school
 
Figure Dancing
Recitation 
Solo Singing
Instrumental Music – 1 tune
Ballad Group – 1 song
Question Time – 3 per team
Leiriu – max time 5 mins
Set Dancing
Sean Nos – max 40 bars

 

 

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

Connacht Hurling League Saturday 23rd January 2016

Connacht Hurling League

Saturday 23rd January, 2016
Leitrim v Sligo IT
Venue: Connacht Centre of Excellene, Ballyhaunis
Time: 2:00pm
All support would be greatly appreciated!

 

 

22-Jan-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO

2016 Leitrim GAA Supporters Club (Dublin Branch) Launch 2016

Leitrim GAA Supporters Club (Dublin Branch) Launch 2016

Last night in the magnificent surrounds of the Celtic Suite, Croke Park, two hundred Leitrim people converged for the Dublin launch of the annual Leitrim GAA Supporters Club 2016. It was, yet again, a great gathering of Leitrim people from Dublin and beyond and a large number who travelled up for night from their Leitrim homes.

Chairman of the Dublin Branch, Mike Feeney, welcomed all to the event and looked forward to a successful year for Leitrim. He invited Joe Layden to address the crowd during which he gave many insightful ideas as to what Leitrim must do in order to progress and be competitive in an ever increasing competitive world.

Cathaoirleach Coiste Chontae Liatroma, Terence Boyle, was next to speak and his announcement that the first county training session on the Centre of Excellence would take place on Friday January 22nd was met with great approval. In a far reaching address, Senior and Under 21 Manager, Shane Ward gave a detailed account of progress to date and realistic hopes for the future as we continue to build on and invest in youth.

Following the break in proceedings, MC Colin Regan interviewed Special Guest Dessie Dolan Junior, who regaled the crowd with his experiences of a lifetime given to football from his back garden to the hallowed ground of Croke Park. It was most insightful and informative.

Special Guest Ben Lennon was next to be interviewed by Colin and what a gem of an experience this proved to be as Ben recounted a flavour of a lifetime of experiences from growing up in his native Kiltyclogher, before finishing off the night with a selection of beautiful tunes on the fiddle, accompanied by Maeve Ni Lochlainn, MartinÓgaffney and John McCartin.

Overall it was a hugely successful occasion, excellently organised by the Dublin based committee. As the crowd dispersed, approaching 10.30pm, one could not help but sense the enthusiasm for the year ahead.  Some photographs from the occasion are available here.

 

 

 

22-Jan-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO

Leitrim GAA Coaching & Games Development

Leitrim GAA Coaching & Games Development

A special welcome to all our new coaching officers for 2016. We will try and keep you updated weekly on the various activities happening in the world of coaching and games but if you have any questions etc please do not hesitate to conact us at the numbers listed below.

Coach Education Courses

Foundation Award Courses

Our on line foundation award course will remain live until Friday evening next January 22nd. Any coach looking to complete this course please contact Mark Heslin 086-3607370 for log on details.

A traditional foundation award course will commence on Friday next at 7pm in Pairc Sean MacDiarmada. To register participants for the course clubs are asked to contact Thomas Keenan or Hughie Clinton by Thursday evening, January 21st at the latest as the course will not proceed without sufficient numbers.

Award 1 Courses

We have scheduled an award 1 child and an award 1 youth/adult course to commence on Wednesday February 3rd in the Vocational school Drumshanbo. These courses will run over 4/5 evenings and participants must have completed foundation award to be eligible. To register for either of these courses please contact Thomas Keenan or Hughie Clinton no later than Monday February 1st.

Hurling GDA

We would like to congratulate Michael Carroll on his appointment as hurling GDA for Leitrim and Longford. Michael has been working with us for the past year as our hurling mentor and we wish Michael all the best in his new role.

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

 

 

20-Jan-16 by Leitrim Coaching and Games Development

Hastings Cup Shield Semi Final 2016

Under 21 Hastings Cup 2016 Rd 3

Leitrim v Wiclow, due be played tonight has been cancelled as Wicklow have conceded. We play Shield semi final on Saturday next at 2pm v Roscommon at a venue to be confirmed.

 

 

 

20-Jan-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO