Tesco Homegrown Ladies National Football League

Intermediate Ladies: The Ladies are out again this weekend when they take on Fermanagh in the 3rd round of the Tesco Homegrown NFL Division 3 league at 2pm in Ballinamore on Sunday. The ladies have been unbeaten so far in their league campaign and hope to continue this success this weekend. Good luck to all involved

 

 

20-Feb-15 by Claire Rowley – PRO

All-Ireland Scór na nÓg Finals Results

The All-Ireland Scór na nÓg Finals took place last Saturday 14th February in Citywest Dublin. Leitrim Gaels Ballad group gave a fabulous performance and sang their hearts out but lost out to The Downs club from Westmeath.
 
In Question Time, Liatroim was represented earlier in the day by Bornacoola. Tough questions put to the teams this year and was eventually won by Kerry. With the new procedures for the quiz since 2014, it is now a table quiz style competition with all 32 counties taking part and a nice twist, the top 3 teams recieve a medal.
 
The one and only medal to go to Connacht went to Aughamore of Mayo for Set Dancing, a first for the club in 25 years.
 
Irish TV were also in citywest to record the days proceedings. Two special documentaries from All-Ireland GAA Scór na nÓg and Scór Sinsir Finals will be broadcast later this year bringing our cultural highlights to a global audience. Further details of the broadcasting to follow.
 
For those of you who cannot wait, Sean Duignan videos can be purchased from Sean directly at
071-9620260.
 
All Ireland Scór na nÓg Champions 2015

Rince Foirne – Spá, Ciarraí
Amhránaíocht Aonair – Proinsias Ó Cathasaigh, Lios Póil, Ciarraí
Aithriseoireacht/Scéalaíocht – Ciarán Ó Broin, J.K. Brackens, Tiobraid Árann
Ceol Uirlise – Leic Snámha, Ciarraí
Léiriú Stairiúill – Na Dúnta, An Iarmhí
Bailéad Ghrúpa – Móta Uile Bán, an Iarmhí
Rince Seit – Achadh Mór, Muigheo

Tráth na gCeisteanna Boird: 

Céad Áit – Spá, Ciarraí
Tarna Áit – Crecora, Luimneach
Triú Áit – Naomh Columba, Dún na nGall.

 
 
 
 

 

 

16-Feb-15 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

Leitrim GAA Supporters Club 2015

Leitrim GAA Supporters Club Online Sales 2015

You may now purchase Leitrim GAA Supporters Club 2015 Membership online at www.leitrimgaa.ie by visiting the link located on the front page menu located on the right hand side. We hope this will facilitate Membership Registration for this years Fund Raising Drive. Thanking you for your continued support. Supporters Club Draw will take place in Coxs Steakhouse on Saturday 28th March. 

 

 

12-Feb-15 by Declan Bohan – PRO

The Late Josie Murray RIP

The Late Josie Murray RIP

It is with sadness and regret, not alone in Carrick-on –Shannon, but throughout Leitrim and indeed much further afield, that we learn of the passing  the footballing legend Josie Murray. After a short illness, borne with great tolerance and dignity, Josie lost his battle with life on this morning (Thursday) at his home surrounded by his family and friends. Born in 1938 he attended The Presentation Brothers National School where his natural athletic ability was quickly identified and nourished. He represented St. Marys at every level and was a member of their first winning county championship team in 1958 wearing the number 6 jersey. He added his second county medal sixteen years later when he played at corner back with Sheemore Gaels, an amalgamation of St. Marys, Kiltubrid and Fenagh. He too won numerous hurling championship medals with St Marys as he was also a talented hurler and played on the county hurling team over many years.

While his achievements with his local club are well documented it is with his beloved Leitrim that Josie will be best remembered. He captained the famous Leitrim minor team that won the Connacht championship in 1956 and gave a heroic display at his customary centre half back position in losing to Dublin in the All Ireland final. He quickly moved on to the senior panel and was an integral part of the great senior county team that was defeated in the Connacht finals of 1958,59,60, and 61. He represented Connacht and was unfortunately on the losing teams of 1961, 63, 64 and 65 on St. Patricks Day. In recognition of his talent and skill he was chosen as centre half back on the Leitrim team of the Millennium.

On finishing school Josie commenced employment with local firm John Gilmartin and later moved to New York where he played football for Leitrim while working there. Josie and his beloved wife Evelyn moved back to Ireland to raise their family and Josie moved to Dublin and commenced working with Bus Eireann, quickly moving to the rank of Inspector. While in Dublin he was an avid supporter of all things Leitrim and was a founding member of the Leitrim Golf Classic and the Dublin Branch of the Leitrim Supporters Club helping in no small way in the efforts towards raising funds to promote the fortunes of all Leitrim teams. Indeed only last May he was a prime mover of a golf classic in Carrick-on-Shannon to raise funds for the Leitrim Senior Team on the eve of the Connacht Championship and when Tommie Moran compered a great “Up for the Match” night prior to the County Final in the Bush Hotel just last September Josie was one of his guests who reminisced on the St. Marys club over many years and did so with wonderful wit and charm, finishing off his contribution with a great rendering of one of his favourite songs.

Josie’s deep faith was evident from his commitment to the local church. He was always available to prepare for the various celebrations taking place by placing bunting and flags suitable for the occasion in the church grounds. He was also a Chairperson of the Church Finance Committee.

To his wife Evelyn, sons Declan, Niall and Keith, brothers Johnny and Seamus, and to his extended family all Leitrim Gaels extend their heartfelt sympathies.

Funeral Arrangements:

Reposing at his residence, LisnÓgolt, Ck-on-Shannon, this evening Thursday from 7pm to 9pm and tomorrow Friday until 5pm. House Private tomorrow Friday 5m to 6pm with removal to St. Mary’s Church, Carrick-on-Shannon, arriving at 6.30pm.
Mass of Christian burial on Saturday at 12noon with funeral afterwards to St. Mary’s Cemetery. House private from 5pm on (Fri) evening please. 

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis  

 

 

12-Feb-15 by Leitrim GAA

Leitrim GAA Coaching & Games Development

Leitrim GAA Coaching & Games Development Coach Education courses 2015 The following are the dates for our coach education courses for spring 2015. Participants must book these courses through their club secretary. Award 1 Child venue – Annaduff GAA club February 20th & 21st February 27th & 28th Award 1 Youth/Adult venue Ck-on-Shannon This course will commence on Friday March 6th @ 7pm. Foundation award Football Saturday 14th February St. Clares PP school, Manorhamilton All courses will commence at 7pm on Friday, registration from 6.45pm and at 10am on Saturday morning. Code of best practise in youth sport courses This year our code of best practise in youth sport courses will form part of the Foundation award courses and will be delivered as part of each foundation award course. All code of best practise courses will be open to coaches who may have completed foundation at another time and are not restricted to participants on the Foundation award course. Places must be booked in advance through your club secretary. Friday 13th February St. Clares Post Primary school Manorhamilton, @ 7pm Hurling development programme A new fundamental & skill development programme for hurling has commenced in Ballinamore and Gortletteragh hurling clubs over the past few weeks. The fundamental programme is for children 6 to 8 yrs and the skills development programme for children 8t o 12 yrs. The programme will be delivered in Manorhamilton on Wednesday February 18th and in Carrick on Friday February 27th. Fundamental skills are the foundation for all sports and we are encouraging parents and former players to help out with the programme. Kelloggs GAA Cul 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. The following are the dates and venues for the Kelloggs GAA Cul 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 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

 

 

10-Feb-15 by Coaching and Games Development

Sports First Aid Training – ManOging the Injured Player

Sports First Aid Training – Managing the Injured Player This course covers a comprehensive range of topics to prepare participants to administer First Aid care. Participants will learn practical skills so that they can deal competently with situations that may arise. The Sports First Aid course will help to improve the quality of first aid available in the sport and exercise environment. The Sports Injuries Course is aimed at coaches, mentors, teachers, supervisors, players, athletes and all volunteers involved in sport and exercise. Make sport safer for everyone and help to ensure that any injuries are dealt with appropriately when they first occur and until arrival of health care professional. Training can be provided in your club or central venue as demand requires. Course materials will be provided and a Certificate of attendance along with an Irish Heart Foundation Heartsaver AED certificate will be issued on completion of the training. Course Content: The course covers basic first aid with an emphasis on sporting injuries along with Heartsaver AED course Wounds and Bleeding Internal Haemorrhage Nose Bleed Concussion Compression Heart Attack Choking Fractures Sprains and Strains Breathing difficulties Duration – 7 hour Course Cost – No. of Students 10 x €40.00 €400.00 Leitrim Sports Partnership will subsidised the First Aid Course by €20.00 per person, the cost per club/community group is No. of Students 10 x €20.00 = €200.00.(Maximum of 10 per course). Training can be provided in your club or central venue as demand requires. For further information on this sports first aid course, please contact Leitrim Sports Partnership, 071 9650498 or email, sports@leitrimcoco.ie

 

 

10-Feb-15 by Leitrim Sports Partnership

IMPORTANT Child Welfare & Protection Training Information for ALL Clubs

IMPORTANT Child Welfare & Protection Training Information for ALL Clubs The Irish Sports Council has recently changed the structure of Child Welfare & Protection (Code of Ethics) workshops for Clubs. The details of the three stages of training are outlined here as follows: 1. Safeguarding 1 – Child Welfare & Protection Basic Awareness Course All Coaches, Childrens Officers and Designated Liaison Persons (DLP) must first complete the 3 hour Child Welfare & Protection Basic Awareness Course. This course educates participants on the implementation of best practice in protecting the welfare of children involved in sport. 2. Safeguarding 2 – Club Childrens Officer (C.C.O) A person appointed to the Club Childrens Officer position in a club must have completed safeguarding 1 (Child Welfare & Protection Basic Awareness workshop) and should complete the NEW Club Childrens Officer 3 hour workshop. This course will help the Club Childrens Officer to carry out the function of their role in the club and support the implementation of best practice in the club. Participants will also receive a Club Childrens Officer Action Planning document as part of the training. 3. Safeguarding 3 – Designated Liaison Person(DLP) A person appointed to the Designated Liaison Person position in a club must have completed the Child Welfare & Protection Basic Awareness Course and should complete the NEW Designated Liaison Person 3 hour workshop. A club may appoint the same person to both the CCO and DLP positions however best practice advises that they are kept as separate roles. The third part of the ISC Child Welfare & Protection Training Programme is the Designated Liaison Person workshop. This workshop is currently under review and will be available to clubs in the Spring /Summer of 2015. Club Childrens Officers Club Childrens Officers should be child centred in focus and have as the primary aim the establishment of a child centred ethos within the club. S/he is the link between the children and the adults in the club. S/he also takes responsibility for monitoring and reporting to the Club Management Committee on how club policy impacts on young people and Sports Leaders Designated Liaison Person Every club/organisation should designate a person to be responsible for dealing with any concerns about the protection of children. The Designated Liaison Person is responsible for reporting allegations or suspicions of child abuse to TULSA Child and Family Agency or Social Services (NI) and/or An Garda Siochán / PSNI. It is recommended that this person is a senior club person. However, if there is difficulty identifying a separate individual to take this role, the Club Childrens Officer can be appointed as Designated Liaison Person once the club/organisation is clear about the responsibilities of each role. The organisations child protection policy and procedures should include the name and contact details of the Designated Liaison Person and the responsibilities attached to the role. For further information on any of the Irish Sports Council new changes to the Code Of Ethics workshops please contact: Leitrim Sports Partnership, 071 9650498/Email; sports@leitrimcoco.ie

 

 

10-Feb-15 by Leitrim Sports Partnership

All Ireland Scór na nÓg

The All Ireland final of Scór na nÓg is being held this Saturday 14th February at 3pm in Citywest hotel Dublin. Leitrim is represented by the Leitrim Gaels Ballad Group. Fine achievement for the club and their young singers.  Tickets will be available on the door for anyone who wishes to travel to support. Wishing Elise, Jordan, Kathy, Patrick and Ned the very best of luck. Leitrim Abú.

 

 

10-Feb-15 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

Leitrim Handball News

Connacht Colleges 40×20 Championship

The Connacht Colleges 40×20 Finals were played in St Comans HC Roscommon at the weekend. Leitrim was represented by Cormac Scollan 1st Year Singles and Jarlath Scollan and Alan Wrynne Intermediate Doubles (Ballinamore CS) and Fergal Moran and Gareth Gilmartin 1st Year Doubles and David Gallagher and Cathal McGourty Junior Doubles (Drumshanbo VS). In First Year Singles Cormac Scollan defeated Conor Finn (Colaiste Mhuire, Ballymote) 15-10, 15-11 in the semi-final. He came up against Evan ODioluin (Colaiste Cholm Cille, Galway) in the final but lost on a score line of 15-4, 15-11. In the 1st Year Doubles Final, Fergal Moran and Gareth Gilmartin (Drumshanbo VS) lost out to Kieran Moran and Tommy McNeela (Colaiste Einde, Galway) 15-2, 15-2.
In the Junior Doubles semi-final David Gallagher and David McGourty (Drumshanbo VS) were defeated by Diarmuid and Vincent Harte (Summerhill College, Sligo) 15-5, 15-6.
The Intermediate Doubles pairing of Jarlath Scollan and Alan Wrynne (Ballinamore CS) met Patrick Murphy and Niall Joyce (St. Colmans Claremorris) in the final. After dominating 
much of the first game the Ballinamore CS pair were unable to close out the match losing 15-14. They lost the second game 15-5.
 
Connacht Junior B 40×20 Championship
 
In Junior B Doubles the Fenagh/Drumshanbo pairing of Jamie Murray and Leo Logan met Roscommons Brendan McDonagh and Nevan McCartin, with the Leitrim lads having home advantage. However, things didnt go according to plan for the Leitrim men and they were defeated 21-10, 21-2.

 

 

 

09-Feb-15 by Niall Scollan – Leitrim Handball

Ard na Speire 2015

Ard na Spéire 2015 

The 3rd annual Ard na Spéire 10km & 4km run/walk in memory of former Kiltubrid Ladies player Sandra Earley will take place on Sunday February 22nd 2015. Registration will be available from 12:30 at The Sheemore Inn Kilclare with the race kicking off at 2pm. Entry is €10 per person and €15 per family. Thanks to your support and generosity the race has raised over €25,000 for charity over the last two years. Funds raised this year will go towards the fight against Sudden Adult Death Syndrome. Check out the Kiltubrid Ladies or Ard na Spéire Facebook pages for more details in the coming weeks and get those runners out in preparation for the event! 

 

 

09-Feb-15 by Kiltubrid Ladies GAA

Allianz League Round 2 Leitrim 0-10 Wicklow 0-11

Garden County Prevails after Strange Allianz League Encounter

Leitrim 0-10 Wicklow 0-11

Thirty minutes into this Round 2 Allianz League Division 4 match in Aughrim, Leitrim were coasting after totally dominating play and Scóring at will, having built up a very healthy 0-9 to 0-0 scoreline. The Leitrim defence was cutting out any threat posed and, with flowing moves and great economy in front of the posts, the team was exercising the scoreboard operator with regularity. However, once Wicklow got off the mark as the game moved toward the interval they quickly added three further points and suddenly it was game on. As it transpired the second half momentum remained with the home side and they continued from where they left off, replicating Leitrim’s first half showing, but ultimately bettering it, by Scóring eleven unanswered points to establish the match winning lead.

In foggy, but nonetheless, very playable conditions, play swung either end at the commencement of this match before a 45 converted by Kevin Conlan opened Scóring after 7 minutes. This set the tone for a series of Leitrim points which flowed with regularity into the Clubhouse end of the grounds as Conlan doubled the advantage with a free and midfielder James McGrail’s long delivery deceived the Wicklow keeper Robert Lambert and hopped over the bar. Micheal McWeeney forayed forward to finish a fine move from the right wing and this was followed up with a Donal Wrynn pointed effort to leave Leitrim five points to the good entering the second quarter. The scores kept coming for Leitrim from Fergal Clancy, play, in between two Conlan frees as Wicklow followers must have been wondering were they ever going to raise a white flag. Little did those present realise what would ultimately unfold when Kevin Conlan pointed another free to leave Leitrim nine points clear and the homesters pointless. Wicklow eventually got off the mark with a Seanie Furlong free and this was quickly added to with further scores from Conor McGregor (free) and two points from play by Mark Kenny and John McGrath, to leave just five in at the break and it was game on.

A period of sustained Wicklow pressure in the early stages of the second half was thwarted by a determined Leitrim defence but the tide had turned in this remarkable encounter. A Conor McGraynor free eventually broke the deadlock and what unfolded was so similar in nature to the first period. Wicklow took over and the points flowed as Leitrim struggled to gain a foothold. John McGrath with a converted free and Dean Odlum from play reduced the deficit to two. Win forward Darren Hayden left the minimum between the sides before Donal Wrynn brought a full length diving save from Lambert in the Wicklow goals as Leitrim tried to stop the rot. Two pointed frees from the boot of John McGrath gave the home side the lead and while Leitrim recorded two wides around this period the advantage had swung in favour of the men in blue. Furlong, from play, pointed what ultimately proved to be the winner with Wicklow’s eleventh unanswered point. Kevin Conlan with a free reduced the margin to the minimum with time running out and while both sides had chances in what remained, it was Wicklow who took the two points at the full time whistle.

Overall, a disappointing day for the Leitrim Players and Management but nonetheless, a lesson on the learning curve for a young team building for the future heading into the Allianz League break as we look forward to the visit of Antrim to Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada in three weeks time.

Leitrim: Cathal McCrann, Micheal McWeeney (0-1), RonanÓgallagher, Niall Woods, Conor Farrell, Gary Reynolds, Sean McWeeney, Paddy McGowan, James McGrail (0-1), Shane Quinn, Fergal Clancy (0-1), Danny Beck, Ciaran Gilheaney, Donal Wrynn (0-1), Kevin Conlan (0-6). Subs used: Cian Clinton, Alan McLoughlin, Darren Sweeney, Shane Moran.

Wicklow: Robert Lambert, Chris Murphy, Paul Cunningham, Alan Byrne, Dean Healy, Ross O Brien, Aaron Murphy, Paul McLoughlin, Anthony McLoughlin, Darren Hayden (0-1), Conor McGraynor (0-2), Michael McLoughlin, Dean Odlum (0-1), John McGrath (0-4), Seanie Furlong (0-2). Subs used: Mark Kenny (0-1), Patrick McWalter, Daniel Woods, Brendan McCrea.

Referee: Niall Ward (Westmeath)       

 

 

09-Feb-15 by Declan Bohan – PRO

Leitrim team to play Wicklow

the Leitrim team to play Wicklow is available here

 

 

08-Feb-15 by Leitrim GAA