GAA Allianz Leagues Facebook Predictor Competition

Just looking to draw your attention to the GAA Facebook Predictor competition – the competition creates a challenge for GAA fans to show their knowledge by predicting the outcome of up to three Allianz Leagues games with the most successful person each week/month/overall to be rewarded with GAA prizes (exclusive merchandise, tickets, vouchers to go on Croke Park tour, etc) – top prize is VIP match tickets to an Allianz Leagues final of their choice (extras to be added on top of that).

 

 

 

29-Jan-15 by GAA.ie

Scór na mBunscoileanna Postponed

Scór na mBunscoileanna due to be held in Leitrim Gaels Community facility this evening has been postponed due to adverse weather conditions. It has been rescheduled to take place next Thursday, February 5, at the same venue at 6pm.

 

 

29-Jan-15 by Leitrim GAA

Course postponement

Course Postponments

Due to the forecast of poor weather conditions over the weekend, the Foundation Award Course and the Code of Best Practice in Youth Sport Course planned for Manorhamilton have been postponed.

The Foundation Award Course will now take place on Friday February 13th & Saturday 14th, with the Code of Best Practice in Youth Sport taking place on Saturday 14th before the Foundation Practical.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.  

 

 

28-Jan-15 by Leitrim GAA

Scór na mBunscoileanna

Scór na mBunscoileanna

Preparations are now complete for Scór na mBunscoileanna and there are increased entries in all categories. The first nights competition was held last Thursday 22nd Eanáir in Drumshanbo Community Centre. Great nights entertainment provided by all the schools that attended.

The following National Schools took part : Gaelscoil Liatroma; Aughawillan; Fatima N S Cloone; Carrigallen; Naomh Manchain, Mohill; Aughavas 
 
Leitrim Scór na mBunscoileanna winners – night One
 
Rince Foirne: Mohill
Amhranaíocht: Emma Hayden, Mohill A
Ceol: Gaelscoil Liatroma B
Recitation: Anya Stringer, Aughawillan A
Rince Aonair: Ava Carney, Aughavas
Trath na gCeist: Aughawillan
Nuachleas: Aughawillan
Ceol Aonair: Yvonne Quinn, Aughawillan B
Bailéad Ghrúpa: Gaelscoil Liatroma
Rince sean Nós: Anna Crossley, Gaelscoil Liatroma
Rince Seit: No entries.

The second night will be held this Thursday 29th Eanáir in Leitrim Gaels Clubhouse at 6.00
The following National Schools are competing : Liatroim; Droim Seanbhó; Drumcong; Scoil Bhríde Béal an Atha Móir; Barr na Cúile; Scoil Mhuire Cora Droma Rúisc; Achadh na Sileann; KilnÓgross; Fíonach; Scoil Naomh Pádraig, Béal an átha Móir.  

Cormac MacGiolla shield for the best school overall from the 2 nights competition will also be announced this Thursday evening. The very best of luck to all the young competitors.

 

 

25-Jan-15 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

Hastings Cup Semi Final Galway 0-15 Leitrim 1-11 (after extra time)

2015 Under 21 Hastings Cup Semi Final

Galway 0-15 Leitrim 1-11 (After extra time)

Leitrim bowed out of this year’s Hastings Cup Competition after an absorbing contest with provincial rivals Galway in Oliver Lynch GAA Park, Abbeylara, yesterday afternoon. It was a game which had everything, heart, skill, endeavour and as close at all changeovers as you could wish for. Unfortunately, from Leitrim a perspective it was the men in maroon who took the spoils with a point from ace full forward Gary Kelly two minutes into extra time added time and they will progress to a meeting with Roscommon in this year’s final. The sides were level at full time, half time extra time and indeed with ten minutes of the second half extra time played and surely nobody would have begrudged the players who contributed handsomely to this match another day out to separate them.

Galway were quick into their stride from the off and two points from Eamonn BrannÓgan and Paul Mannion had them into an early lead. However two pointed Donal Wrynne frees restored parity. Barry McHugh restored Galway’s advantage with a brace of pointed frees from out on the right and to best illustrate the ultimate end to end nature of this match throughout, Leitrim responded with pointed frees from Wrynne and Conor Gaffney. Gary Plunkett had the final say of the half with Leitrim’s first point from play to give his team the slenderest of interval leads.

The second half commenced with a Galway onslaught. Three points from full forward Gary Kelly and one from wingback Kieran Molloy had the Tribesmen three to the good before Conor Gaffney got Leitrim’s second half account moving with a point. Kelly with a fisted point restored Galway’s three point lead before Felim McHugh with a huge score reduced the deficit and set up a purple patch for his team. With momentum having swung his teams way Donal Wrynn finished to the net and Gaffney pointed again to open up a two point lead with five minutes remaining. However Galway were not be outdone and points from Joe Donnellan and BrannÓgan sent the tie to extra time.

Gaffney, from play, and Wrynne with a 45 set Leitrim up early in the first period of extra time. Donnellan and Ger Gibbons responded similarly as two earnest and energetic teams tried to grab a stranglehold on the contest. Level again after the first period of extra time!

It was anybody’s game at this stage and as respective managements introduced new energy into the contest in order to try claim the ultimate advantage and the match swung from end to end. Kelly from play stuck Galway’s nose ahead with three to play but Wrynne with a pointed levelled again with a free and time was up. There was however another play and that man Kelly proved the hero for Galway and there was time for no more.

So the Hastings Cup campaign for Leitrim is over and as Shane Ward and his management team reflect, they will know that they have a squad of competitive, energetic and skilful players to work over the next six weeks as we look forward to the Connacht Under 21 Championship match with Mayo in Castlebar on Wednesday March 11th.

Leitrim: Diarmuid McKiernan, Enda Fowley, Gary Butler, Keelan McHugh, Michael Clancy, Jack De Lacy, Oisin Madden, Felim McHugh (0-1), Mark Plunkett, James Rooney, Conor Gaffney (0-3), Nicholas Moore, Niall Brady, Donal Wrynne (1-6), Gary Plunkett (0-1). Subs used: Dean McGovern, Aaron McLoughlin, Luke Murphy, StephenÓgilheaney, Gary Fowley.

Galway: Tadhg O Malley, Darren Moran Jack Wyndam, Luke Burke, Adrian Nolan, Brian Shaughnessy, Kieran Molloy (0-1), Michael Daly, Eoghan Stenson, Joe Donnellan (0-2), Eamonn BrannÓgan (0-1), Colin Brady, Barry McHugh (0-3), Gary Kelly (0-6), Paul Mannion (0-1). Subs used: Enda Walshe, Eoghan Kerin, Paddy Kitt, Ger Gibbons (0-1),  Niall Lee, James Kennedy, Noel McDonagh.   

Referee: Patrick Maguire (Longford)      

 

 

25-Jan-15 by Declan Bohan – PRO

Hastings Cup Semi Finals

Saturday, 24th January 2015

U21 Hastings Cup Semi Finals

Both Games at 2pm

Oliver Lynch Park, Abbeylara (Abbeylara GAA): Galway V Leitrim

Clonbonny, Lanesboro (Rathcline GAA): Roscommon V Mayo

 

U21 Hastings Shield Semi Finals

Both games at 2pm

Dunbeggan, Longford (Grattan ÓG GAA): Tipperary V Laois

Keenan Park, Ardagh (St. Patrick’s GAA): Kerry V Monaghan

 

 

21-Jan-15 by Declan Bohan – PRO

Leitrim GAA Coaching Position Vacancy

Cumann Luthchleas Gael

Coiste Chontae Liatroma

Part time Hurling Coach

Leitrim GAA, in partnership with Connacht GAA Council, wishes to recruit a part time hurling coach. The successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation of our hurling coaching programmes for 2015 in the following areas:

Primary & Post primary schools hurling coaching programme. This programme will consist of two eight week blocks of coaching, Block one March – May and Block two September – November 2015.

Coaching at our GAA Cul camps

Candidates should have:

  • A minimum Foundation award hurling coaching qualification
  • Child welfare and protection course complete
  • Garda vetting clearance certificate
  • Experience of coaching children
  • Good organisational and communication skills
  • Own Transport

Interested candidates should send current CV to:

Games Development Manager

Leitrim GAA, Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada, Ck-on-Shannon, Co.Leitrim.

The closing date for applications is Friday 30th January 2015 at 5pm

 

 

20-Jan-15 by Leitrim GAA

Bus to Dublin Launch Leitrim Supporters Club 2015

On Thursday next, January 22, a bus will travel from Leitrim to the Dublin Launch of the Leitrim Supporters Club. The launch will take place in the Celtic Suite, Croke Park. proceedings will commence at 7.30pm,

Bus Itinerary:

5.00pm Drumshanbo Swimming Pool  

5.15pm Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada

5.30pm Bornacoola GAA Club

Any queries to Runai Coiste Chontae Liatroma, Attracta Ni Raghhailligh 0861708499

 

 

19-Jan-15 by Declan Bohan – PRO

One Connacht Scór na nÓg title for Leitrim

One Connacht title for Leitrim in this years Connacht Scór na nÓg Finals last Saturday in Claremorris. Leitrim Gaels took home the only title in the Ballad Group

The first Leitrim performance to take to the stage was represented by the fine young ladies of St Marys in the Figure dance. the girls gave a fabulous performance  but the 8 ladies from St Dominics in Roscommon danced through to the All-Irelands once again.

In Solo Singing Aoife McLoughlin of Kilbride Roscommon won the Connacht title seeing off Leitrims Kathy Mc Loughlin of Leitrim Gaels.

Easkey won the only title of the evening for Sligo in Instrumental Music , winning over our Leitrim Gaels team who received great rapture from the audience but unfortunately not the judges choice and Easkey retained their title for a second year.

Recitation was a very entertaining competition and Patrick Mullooly of St Dominics Rosommon was declared the winner. Credit to Aughnasheelans Sarah Mc Weeney and the self penned tale of modern day Scór , it drew lots of positive attention and received commendation from outgoing chair Mick Rock of Roscommon in his closing speech.

Leiriu winner was St Dominics of Roscommon, Set Dance went once again to Aughamore of Mayo. Leitrim has no entries in either of these competitions much to the shock of other Connaught counties as we would be deemed strong on both of these. One to revive for next year and not let the talent pass us by unnoticed.

Leitrims standard of participation was as high as ever this year and no doubt Leitrim Juniors will be back with a bang again in 2015.

 

The All-Ireland Finals will be held in Citywest Hotel & Conference Centre on February 14th at 3pm. Please note it is a ticket only event, tickets are priced at €20 and are non-refundable. they can be ordered through your club officer or Maura Mulvey at 087-6486967, all orders must be placed by Monday –January 27th

Wishing Leitrim Gaels and all of the Connacht winners the best of luck.

 

 

Connacht Scór na nÓg Winners:

Rince Foirne: St Dominics, Roscommon

Amhranaíocht Aonair: Aoife McLoughlin, Kilbride Roscommon

Ceol Uirlise: Easkey, Sligo

Aithriseoireacht: Patrick Mullooly, St Dominics Roscommon

Bailéad Ghrúpa: Leitrim Gaels, Leitrim

Leiriu: St Domincs, Roscommon

Rince Seit: Aughamore, Mayo

 

 

18-Jan-15 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

Schools Scór – Date change

Schools Scór is underway this week with the first night on Thursday 22nd January in the Mayflower Drumshanbo.

* The second night of this event has been postponed to Thursday 29th January in the clubrooms at Leitrim Gaels Pitch.

Both nights will start at 6pm sharp.
 
Wishing all of the Scór na mBunscoileanna‏ the very best of luck.

 

 

18-Jan-15 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

Hastings Cup Win for Leitrim Following Tremendous Second Half Performance

Hastings Cup Win for Leitrim Following Tremendous Second Half Performance

Leitrim 3-10 Laois 1-14

It certainly didn’t look likely after 11 minutes of this Hastings Cup Under 21 Round 3 match in Portarlington yesterday that there would be joy for the young Leitrim players on their homeward journey as the Laois men stormed into a six point to no score advantage. However, once they got going, and particularly in the second half, it would have been a travesty had their efforts been thwarted. As it was, the match ended in controversial circumstances as a late Laois free, the last kick of the game ended up in the net, but was ultimately disallowed by the match referee for a square infringement. So it was the Leitrim lads who took the spoils to record their first victory in this year’s competition, and given that they lost last week’s match to a free in the dying seconds, it was fitting that they held on this occasion.

Two points each by Tom Shields and Adam Farrelly and a point each by Evan Keane and James Moore had the home side in total control as described. Conor Gaffney with goal and Nicholas Moore with a point stopped the rot as Laois added further scores through Keane and Dean Mahon to lead by double scores. That a goal is sometimes worth more than three points was surely demonstrated in this match as influential substitute Gary Plunkett found the net for Leitrim and these majors were certainly keeping the visitors in touch. As it was Moore and Keane added further points for the home side as Conor Gaffney responded for Leitrim and the teams entered the changing rooms the Leitrim lads were only two behind.

Half time: Laois 0-10 Leitrim 2-2

nÓgel Murphy and Keane with points doubled the Laois lead on the resumption but Leitrim’s response was immense. Another substitute, Oisin MaddenÓgoaled and Plunkett pointed to level matters for the first time. Donal Wrynne, with a point, gave Leitrim the lead and James Rooney added to this slender advantage with a further point. Laois were not finished yet and struck with a goal of their own to wrestle back the lead courtesy of Niall Mullins. Plunkett equalised and this game was really in the melting point. An exchange of points from Leitrim’s Daire Farrell and Laois’s Evan Keane had matters tied up again before Leitrim stretched for home. A brace of points from Plunkett and pointed free from Wrynne to which Owen Beggy replied had Leitrim two up facing into the last kick of the match as described earlier.

So, all in all, an excellent win for young Leitrim men following their second visit in a week to Portarlington, albeit the Laois side of the Barrow this time and maintains the sides interest in the destination of the 2015 Hastings Cup.

Leitrim: Diarmuid McKiernan, James Mitchell, Enda Fowley, Keelan McHugh, Michael Clancy, Gary Butler, Jack de Lacy, Declan Daly, Felim McHugh, Daire Farrell (0-1), Nicholas Moore (0-1), James Rooney (0-1), Kevin Shanley, Donal Wrynne (0-2), Conor Gaffney (1-1). Subs used: Gary Plunkett (1-4), Dean McGovern, Oisin Madden (1-0), Kenny Cox, Darragh Gordon.   

Laois: Aiden O Reilly, Ciaran Duff, Conor Dunne, Darragh McCauley, Adrian Campbell, Ciaran Lennon, Owen Buggy (0-1), Adam Farrelly (0-3), Dean Mahon (0-1), nÓgel Murphy (0-1), Niall Mullins (1-0), Tom Shields (0-2), James Moore (0-2), Evan Keane (0-4). 

 

 

18-Jan-15 by Declan Bohan – PRO

Sligo Prevail in Concluding Connacht FBD League 2015 Encounter Sligo 2-9 Leitrim 1-10

Sligo Prevail in Concluding Connacht FBD League 2015 Encounter.

Sligo 2-9 Leitrim 1-10

The Connacht FBD League 2015 concluded for Leitrim and Sligo in Markievicz  Park, Sligo, this afternoon and after an entertaining and exciting match it was the home side which took the spoils as both sides look forward to the Allianz Leagues which commence in two weeks time. With Galway having secured their place in the FBD final last week it was an ideal opportunity for both managements to have a look at the depth of their squads and following  this, at all times, competitive joust both managements will no doubt have taken many positives forward to reflect on.

The match opened with Leitrim on the attack from the throw in and Kevin Conlan pointed to give the visitors an early advantage. Adrian Marren equalised almost immediately with a close range point and the same player put Sligo into the lead shortly afterwards with another point. Two minutes later Conlan with a 45 restored parity and following a foul on himself and the same player restored Leitrim’s advantage with free as we approached the end of the first quarter and Alan McLoughlin entered the action for Ciaran Gilheaney. Another Conlan point from 40m from play was immediately responded to with a Marren point from play and by the 20th minute corner forward Niall Murphy sent over for the Yeats men to equalise. Yet another Conlan point(free) gave Leitrim the slenderest of advantages before a huge Marren point from play sent the teams in level at half time, five points apiece.

Kenneth Sweeney replaced Padraic Clarke on the Sligo team for the start of the second half and team captain Mark Breheny restored Sligo’s lead with a point from play.  Two minutes midfielder Pat Hughes found the net to open a significant lead for the home side and James McGrail joined the action in place of Cathal McCrann for the visitors. A brilliant goal line clearance by Dylan Keane proved was significant for the Leitrim men as they looked to stay in the match. Alan McLoughlin reduced the deficit with a point and Robbie Lowe replaced Danny Beck with 7 second half minutes played. Leitrim restored parity as Ronan Kennedy found the net with a tidy finish and Conlan with a point put Leitrim ahead as this game ebbed and flowed.

As the game entered its final quarter, Brehony levelled for the home side. Donal Wrynne replaced Christy McGowan on Leitrim side and Keelan Cawley entered the fray for Conor Kerins, Sligo.  Breheny, this time with a free opened the slenderest of leads for Sligo and with 8 minutes remaining the green flag was raised once again, this time Breheny was the finisher and shortly afterwards Kenneth Sweeney opened a five point advantage.  Shane Moran came on for Fergal Clancy and a double substitution by the home side saw Barry O Mahoney and Luke Bree enter for Neil Ewing and Shane Stenson. Conlan reduced the deficit to four points with a free as Sligo continued to empty their bench Niall O Donaghue and Damien O Boyle in for Charlie Harrison and StephenÓgilmartin.

Conlan, from a free, and Barry Prior from play reduced the margin to two points with time running out and Leitrim searching for match saving scores. However it wasn’t to be for the visitors and Sligo held on to record a two point win.

Thus ends the FBD campaign for 2015 and it has seen Leitrim emerge from the winter with a very committed and energetic group of players, a healthy mix of youth sprinkled with experience.  Shane Ward and his management team will have learned a lot about the talent available to them from the competitive experience it has been as they look to shape their team for the forthcoming Allianz Leagues which commence on February 1st with a home tie against neighbours Longford in Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada.

Leitrim: Brendan Flynn, Matthew Murphy, RonanÓgallagher, Dylan Keane, Barry Prior (0-1), Gary Reynolds, Sean McWeeney, Paddy McGowan, Cathal McCrann, Christy McGowan, Fergal Clancy, Danny Beck, Ciaran Gilheaney, Ronan Kennedy (1-0), Kevin Conlan (0-8). Subs used: Alan McLoughlin (0-1), James McGrail, Robbie Lowe, Donal Wrynne and Shane Moran.

Sligo: Aidan Devanney, Eoin Flanagan, Ross Donovan, Daniel Maye, Conor Kerins, Noel Gaughan, Shane Stenson, StephenÓgilmartin, Pat Hughes (1-0), Neil Ewing, Mark Brehony (0-3), Charlie Harrison, Padraic Clarke, Adrian Marren (1-4), Niall Murphy (0-1). Subs used: Kenneth Sweeney (0-1), Keelan Cawley, Barry O Mahony, Luke Bree, Niall McDonagh, Damien O Boyle.

 

 

18-Jan-15 by Declan Bohan – PRO