Leitrim GAA Open night 5pm 4th May 2015

“Be There. All The Way”

2015 GAA Open nights Week – 4th – 10th of May

 Leitrim GAA Open night Monday 4th May 2015 5pm

Each year since 2012, the GAA has had coordinated County Open nights in advance of the Championship Season. The Leitrim Open night will take place in Páirc Sean Mac Diarmada on Monday next, May 4, commencing at 5pm. This will provide an opportunity for people of all ages to come in and meet their county players of both codes and engage in pitch activities. It is essentially a family evening and what better way to round off the Bank Holiday Weekend than to spend it engaging with the footballers who have worked so hard all spring to ensure that they will be at their best facing Galway/New York in Páirc Sean Mac Diarmada on May 17th and also the County Hurlers who will commence their Lory Meagher Cup Campaign v Sligo on Saturday next in Ballinamore.

The County Minor Footballers who are busily preparing for the Connacht MFC in June will also be in attendance.

Young players attending are encouraged to wear County/Club Colours and wear footwear that will allow them to participate fully. 

Leitrim GAA looks forward to an exciting evening! 

Timetable Monday May 4th Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada

5.00pm          Gates open

5.15pm          Skills Competitions/Mini Games/Coaching Drills for young players with County Players of both codes.

6.00pm          Autographs, Photo Opportunities, Merchandise distribution.

6.30pm          Address by Team Management s

6.45pm          Finish

 

 

28-Apr-15 by Declan Bohan – PRO

All- Ireland Scór Results

No joy for leitrim participants in this years All-Ireland Scór Final.

The new Question time quiz took place separately than the main event early on Saturday morning in Citywest Hotel. Leitrim were represented by previous All-ireland title holders Bornacoola, however The Brothers Pearse club from Cork emerged the All-Ireland winners. Ferbane of Offaly came in second and Cornafean of Cavan in third.

Glencar/Manorhamilton hoped to relive their 2011 win but Glenflesk of Kerry won the title for a second year. Aiden Dockery of Bornacoola gave a very moving rendition in recitation, Noel Joyce of JK Brackens club in Tipperary claimed this years title with a very witty piece of drama and was declared the All-Ireland champ.

Congratulations to all involved, fine performances were delivered on stage on Saturday, well done to all. Many thanks to all the supporters who travelled the journey to Dublin on Saturday.

All-Ireland winners:

Rince Foirne: Glenflesk, Kerry

Solo Singing: Michaela Hogg, CastletownÓgeoghan Westmeath

Recitation: Noel Joyce, JK Brackens, Tipperary

 

Ceol Uirlise: Tulach Sheasta, Newport, Tipperary

Trath Na gCeisteanna: The Brothers Pearse, Kerry

Léiriú: Mullingar Shamrocks, Westmeath

Ballad Group: Naomh Muire, AughnÓgallon, Antrim

Set Dancing: Naomh Muire, Armagh

 

 

27-Apr-15 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

Leitrim Ladies News

Intermediate Team: The Intermediate ladies had a great win over Roscommon last Sunday in the Division 3 national football league play off. The final score was Leitrim 5-10 Roscommon 3-11. This Sunday they will take on Sligo in the semi final. Throw in at 4pm in Ballyhaunis GAA grounds. 

 
Division Three: This weekend their will be two matches in the division three club league. Gortletteragh (home) v Aughawillan (2) at 12pm. 
Bornacoola (home) v St Josephs (2) at 12pm. 
 
U14 County Team: Hard luck to the u14 county team who were defeated by Mayo last Saturday. The girls put up a great performance and were narrowly defeated. It was a great competitive match and despite the loss the girls have secured a place in the B Final.
 
Dawn Run: Our annual Juice Plus 10k Dawn Run will be taking place on the 20th June 2015 at 6am. This is year will be our 5th consecutive run in conjunction with Juice Plus and we are excited for it already! Registration will take place at 5am on the morning. €10 Entry. Runners, joggers and walkers all welcome! A date for the diaries.
 
Fundamental Coaching Course: We will be holding a Fundamentals Coaching Course this Saturday 25th April in the Sports Complex, Ballinamore from 10am-4pm. Lunch will be provided. Registration takes place at 9.45am. If you or someone you know would be interested pease contact 0861526945 to book a place!

 

 

25-Apr-15 by Claire Rowley – PRO

The Late Fergus O Rourke Dunshaughlin Co Meath and Aughavas Co Leitrim

Leitrim GAA wishes to record its sincere sympathy with the family of the late Fergus O Rourke, Dunshaughlin, Co Meath, and formerly of Aughavas, Co Leitrim on his sad passing yesterday.

Fergus was a former Leitrim County Player of the 1960s and also played Senior Club Football with his native Aughavas in that decade, a decade during which Aughavas won two Leitrim SFC titles in 1963 and 1966 and in each of which Fergus played a pivotal role.

The O Rourke Family relocated to Skryne, Co Meath during the early 1960s and have gone on to enjoy many successes both on and off the field of play in the intervening decades. We tender our sincerest condolences to all family members on this sad occasion.

Fergus, who died peacefully at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, is survived by his loving wife Aidie and sons Tiernan, Brian, Breffni and Fergus Jnr. He will be sadly missed by his family, his adored grandchildren, daughters-in-law Rebecca and Louise, son-in-law David, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and his many friends.

His remains are reposing at his home from 2pm this Wednesday afternoon. Removal on Thursday to St Patrick & Seachnall Church, Dunshaughlin, arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery. House Private on Thursday morning.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé.

 

 

21-Apr-15 by Declan Bohan – PRO

Scór – All Ireland Finals

All-Ireland final weekend is finally upon us. The county competitors prepare to shine in Citywest Hotel this Saturday 25th April with the hope of taking home an All-Ireland Scór title.

Bornacoola represent Leitrim in Question Time at 11.30am.

Glencar-Manor take to the main stage at 3pm to representing Connacht in Figure Dancing, followed by Aidan Dockery Bornacoola in Recitation.

Tickets will be available on the door on the day at €20. Wishing Bornacoola and Glencar-Manorhamilton the very best of luck, and safe travel to all competitors and supporters.

 

 

20-Apr-15 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

Leitrim GAA Coaching & Games Development

Leitrim GAA Coaching & Games Development

Connacht Play and Stay Day Croke Park.

This year under 12 hurling clubs got the chance to experience playing in our National stadium. The young hurlers from Cluainin Imaoint and Carrick hurling participated and we would like to thank players, mentors and parents for making the day a great success. A great day was had by all involved and team photos should be available this week.                                                     

Kellogg’s Cul Camp Coaches

Leitrim GAA Coaching and Games development committee will operate 13 Kellogg’s GAA Cul camps throughout the County during the month of July. We now wish to recruit suitably qualified personnel to coach on these camps.

Those interested must be over 18 and preferably attending third level college, have attained as a minimum Foundation award coaching qualification, have completed the Code of best practise in youth sport and be Garda vetted.

Please forward CV complete with a copy of all certs, by email to thomas.keenan.gm.leitrim@gaa.ie  or by post to Thomas Keenan, Leitrim GAA Games Manager, Pairc Sean MacDiarmada, Dublin Rd., Ck-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim.

Closing date for applications is Monday April 20th 2015 @ 5pm

Kellogg’s GAA Cúl camps

This year there are some exciting changes to the kit, with a stylish new half zip top and T-shirt replacing the original jersey, togs & socks. The backpack is still part of the new kit, while the cost of attending the camps remains the same as the last number of years. On-line registration is now available and we would encourage parents to use this method of registration if convenient as it greatly helps with assigning coaches etc to the camps. Standard application forms will be available through the schools from next week.

The following are the dates and venues for the Kellogg’s GAA Cúl camps 2015 in Leitrim.

06/07/2015 – Manorhamilton, Ck-on-Shannon, Ballinamore & Mohill

13/07/2015 – Kinlough, Drumshanbo & Annaduff

20/07/2015 – Dromahair, Aughavas & Gortletteragh

27/07/2015 – Drumkeerin, Fenagh St. Caillins & Leitrim Village

Club Coach Mentor Programme

Connacht GAA are promoting a new club/tutor liaison programme. This programme will consist of 3/4 visit’s from one of our qualified tutors. The idea is to review what is ‘Best Practise’ in coaching, in areas such as club coaching structure and systems. It is envisaged that the tutor will act as a facilitator for all the club coaches. Follow up visits will focus on practical sessions with the agenda been agreed between club and tutor. A nominal cost of €100 per participating club has been set. Clubs wishing to avail of the programme should contact Thomas Keenan or Padraig McGourty.

For the clubs already signed up it is hoped to commence the programme in the next few weeks.  

For further details on any of the above contact.

Padraig McGourty 086-8106431 or coachingofficer.leitrim@gaa.ie

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

 

 

 

13-Apr-15 by Leitrim GAA Coaching and Games Dev.

Leitrim Handball News

Connacht 40×20 Juvenile B Championship 

The Quarter and Semi Finals of the 40×20 Juvenile B Championship were played in Collooney and Castleconnor Handball Alleys in Sligo on Sunday, with Leitrim players in Boys U13 Doubles and Boys U14 Doubles reaching the Connacht Finals. The Fenagh U13 paring of Fergal McLoughlin and James Wrynn comprehensively defeated the Roscommon duo of Adam Samuals and Aaron Dolan 15-0, 15-0 in their semi-final. The Drumshanbo U14 duo of Gareth Gilmartin and Fergal Moran came up against the Roscommon pairing of Ian Duffy and Tommy Drury in the quarter final and defeated them on a score line of 15-13, 15-6, to set up a semi-final meeting with Sligos Darragh Barrins and Aaron Bruen. In a tight match that went to a tie break, the Leitrim lads emerged victorious on a score line of 15-12, 10-15, 15-10. In Boys U11 Drumshanbos Ciaran McMorrow defeated Irslam Yakhyafu (Roscommon) in the quarter final 15-8, 15-12. He came up against Ballymotes Cormac Finn in the semi-final, where he won the first game, lost the second, and despite battling hard he lost the tie break on a score line of 15-10, 5-15, 3-15. In Boys U14 Drumshanbos David Gallagher was defeated by Peter Kirwin (Roscommon) 6-15, 7-15. In Boys U12 Doubles Conor Flood and Sean Lynch (Drumshanbo) were defeated by Ben Carrigan and Luke Powell. There was no joy also for the U11 Doubles pairing of Karol Foley and Dean Cornyn, Ronan Moran (Boys U12), Aoibhe Logan (Girls U11) and Edel ODonnell (Girls U13). The 

 

 

13-Apr-15 by Niall Scollan – Leitrim Handball

Rule changes following on from GAA Congress 2015 come into effect

Rule changes following on from GAA Congress 2015 come into effect as of this weekend – Saturday, April 11. 

The rule changes are outlined in this article below on GAA.ie

http://www.gaa.ie/gaa-news-and-videos/daily-news/1/0704151254-new-rules/ 

Please find links to the Official Guide Parts 1, 2 and the new Disciplinary Handbook below.

Official Guide Part 1

http://www.gaa.ie/content/documents/publications/official_guides/2015%20Official%20Guide%20-%20Part%201.pdf

 

Official Guide Part 2

http://www.gaa.ie/content/documents/publications/official_guides/2015%20Official%20Guide%20-%20Part%202.pdf

 

Disciplinary Handbook

http://www.gaa.ie/content/documents/publications/discipline/2015%20Disciplinary%20Handbook%206th%20Edition.pdf

 

 

09-Apr-15 by Declan Bohan – PRO

Tesco NFL Ladies Fixtures Round 7

TESCO NFL Division 1 Round 7

 

Sunday, April 12th

 

Mayo v Galway, Elvery’s McHale Park, 2:00pm (G. Chapman)

Kerry v Monaghan, Castleisland Desmond’s, 2:00pm (K. Delahunty)

Tyrone v Laois, Clanabogan Park, 2:00pm (G. Corrigan)

Cork v Dublin, Cork IT, 3:00pm (S. Mulvihill)

 

TESCO NFL Division 2 Round 7

 

Armagh v Down, Silverbridge, 12:00pm (Y.Duffy)

Clare v Kildare, Kilmihil, 2:00pm (S. Joy)

Donegal v Westmeath, Carn Domhnach, 2:00pm (J. Niland)

Cavan v Meath, Kingspan Breffni Park, 2:00pm (D. McEnery)

 

TESCO NFL Division 3 Round 7

 

Longford v Tipperary, Pearse Park, 2:00pm (G. Carmody)

Roscommon v Wexford, Kiltoom, 2:00pm (G. McMahon)

Leitrim v Waterford, Ballinamore, 2:00pm (F. Keane)

Fermanagh v Sligo, Derrygonnelly, 2:00pm (C. Dourneen)

 

 

09-Apr-15 by Ladies Gaelic Football

Leitrim Handball News

Junior 40×20 Nationals

There was no joy for Leitrims handballers in the 40×20 Junior Nationals at the weekend with all three finalists bowing out after reaching the last 16 in their respective grades. Alan Wrynne (U17) travelled to Clarecastle Co. Clare where he defeated Padraic ODriscoll (Cork) 21-14,21-12. He then took on Jamie Kelly (Galway), for a place in the quarter finals but was defeated on a score of 6-21, 3-21. On the other side of the draw his doubles partner Jarlath Scollan took on Ben Devlin (Louth) in Kingscourt Co. Cavan and won on a score line of 21-19, 21-15. In the next game he came up against All-Ireland U17 Champion Sean Muddiman (Kildare) where he was defeated 12-21, 12-21. Cormac Scollan U13 who was also playing in Kingscourt  defeated Caolan McCartan (Tyrone) 15-13,15-12 in his first round match. In an unusual coincidence he came up against the second Muddiman brother, Jamie
also losing out on a score line of 13-15, 15-13, 5-11.
 
Connacht 40×20 Juvenile B Championship
Leitrim take on Roscommon in the first round of The 40×20 Juvenile B Championship in Collooney on Sunday April 12th.
  

 

 

09-Apr-15 by Niall Scollan – Leitrim Handball

Recruitment- Kelloggs GAA Cul Camp Coaches 2015

Kellogg’s GAA Cul Camp Coaches 2015

Leitrim GAA Coaching and Games Development Committee will operate 13 Kellogg’s GAA Cul Camps throughout the County during the month of July. We now wish to recruit suitably qualified personnel to coach on these camps.

Those interested must be over 18 and preferably attending third level college, have attained as a minimum Foundation award coaching qualification, have completed the Code of best practise in youth sport and be Garda vetted.

Please forward CV complete with a copy of all certs, by email to thomas.keenan.gm.leitrim@gaa.ie  or by post to Thomas Keenan, Leitrim GAA Games Manager, Pairc Sean MacDiarmada, Dublin Rd., Ck-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim.

Closing date for applications is Monday April 20th 2015 @ 5pm

 

 

09-Apr-15 by Leitrim Coaching and Games Development

Leitrim Ladies News

Intermediate Team:
The Intermediate Ladies defeated Wexford at the weekend. There next match is against Waterford on Sunday the 12th April in Ballinamore at 2pm.

U14 County Team: The u14s secured a win against Sligo in the first round of the u14 championship. The final score was Leitrim 5-6 Sligo 3-11. There next match is this Saturday against Roscommon in Leitrim Village. Time to be confirmed. Keep an eye on our Facebook page Leitrim Ladies GFA for mor information.

Division One League Fixtures: On Sunday the 5th of April the 3rd round of the Division One League will take place. 

Mohill vs St Josephs in Mohill at 12pm.
Dromahair vs Aughawillan in Dromahair at 12:30pm.
Oughteragh Gaels vs Kiltubrid in Ballinamore at 12pm.

Division Two League fixtures: This Sunday the 3rd round of the Division 2 league will go ahead with kick off of both matches at 12pm. Glencar/Manorhamilton (Home) vs Drumkeeran.

Annaduff (Home) vs St Marys Kiltoghert.

Division Three League fixtures: On Sunday the 3rd round of the Division 3 league will take place with Bornacoola vs Cloone at 12pm in Bornacoola.

 

 

02-Apr-15 by Claire Rowley- Leitrim Ladies PRO