Scoláireachtaí Gaeltachta 2015
There were a large number of applicants for the Leitrim Co Board GAA Gaeltacht Grants and the draw for the winners resulted in the following offers of from €200 to €350.
Buíochas do na buachaillí agus na cailíní go léir a chuir isteach ar na scoláireachtaí agus comhghairdeas do na buaiteoirí. Buíochas freisin do Coláiste na bhFiann agus Coláiste Ó Direáin agus Coláiste Chamuis a thug páirt- scoláireachtaí dúinn.
Seo iad na daoine a fuair scoláireachtaí don bhliain seo:
Sarah McCormack, Drumbollogue, Drumcong, Carrick on Shannon,
Conor Clarke, Drumhall, Drumshanbo, Co Liatroma.
Peter O’Neill, Gortletteragh, Mohill.
Caoimhe Canning, Lisdadnan, Mohill.
Aoife Cafferty, Drumlonan, Gorvagh, Mohill.
Conchubhair Ó Duibhir, Garbhach, Maothail.
Michaela Harte, Bóthar Pháirc na Saileán, Béal an Atha Móir.
Aoife Ní Fhlannacha (Clancy) MeenÓgh, Kiltyclogher.
Michael McTague, Drumcroman, Béal an Atha Móir.
Rose McLoughlin, Drumroosk North, Fenagh
Grainne Casey, Drumshanbo North, Aughavas
Oisin McGovern, Drumany, Foxfield,
Tom McKeon, Corlough, Fenagh
Hannah Gilmartin, Uragh, Kinlough
James Honeyman, Balycalleen, Fenagh,
Niamh Ní Dhuibhir, Garbhach, Maothail
Coláiste na bhFiann have offered further reductions for attendance at their colleges in Ros Muc and Gaoth Dobhair. If you haven already booked a college and are interested in those please contact Seán Ó Súilleabháin at 087 6821566
14-Jan-15 by Sean O Suilleabhain
Happy Christmas and have a wonderful New Year for 202523rd December 2024 - 7:00 pm
Leitrim GAA Coaching Position Vacancy
GeneralCumann 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:
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
GeneralOn 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
ScórOne 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
ScórSchools 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
County FootballHastings 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
County FootballSligo 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
FBD Connacht League
County FootballA pitch inspection has just taken place in Markievicz Park and the FBD Connacht League game between Sligo and Leitrim gets the go ahead for 2pm throw in.
Be careful on the roads – see you there!
18-Jan-15 by Leitrim GAA
Connacht Senior Hurling League Sligo v Leitrim
County HurlingConnacht SHL Round 3 match Sligo v Leitrim, due to be played tomorrow, Saturday, has been postponed. It has been rescheduled for Saturday next January 24 at 2pm in Tubercurry.
16-Jan-15 by Declan Bohan – PRO
Scolaireachtai Gaeltachta 2015
GeneralScoláireachtaí Gaeltachta 2015
There were a large number of applicants for the Leitrim Co Board GAA Gaeltacht Grants and the draw for the winners resulted in the following offers of from €200 to €350.
Buíochas do na buachaillí agus na cailíní go léir a chuir isteach ar na scoláireachtaí agus comhghairdeas do na buaiteoirí. Buíochas freisin do Coláiste na bhFiann agus Coláiste Ó Direáin agus Coláiste Chamuis a thug páirt- scoláireachtaí dúinn.
Seo iad na daoine a fuair scoláireachtaí don bhliain seo:
Sarah McCormack, Drumbollogue, Drumcong, Carrick on Shannon,
Conor Clarke, Drumhall, Drumshanbo, Co Liatroma.
Peter O’Neill, Gortletteragh, Mohill.
Caoimhe Canning, Lisdadnan, Mohill.
Aoife Cafferty, Drumlonan, Gorvagh, Mohill.
Conchubhair Ó Duibhir, Garbhach, Maothail.
Michaela Harte, Bóthar Pháirc na Saileán, Béal an Atha Móir.
Aoife Ní Fhlannacha (Clancy) MeenÓgh, Kiltyclogher.
Michael McTague, Drumcroman, Béal an Atha Móir.
Rose McLoughlin, Drumroosk North, Fenagh
Grainne Casey, Drumshanbo North, Aughavas
Oisin McGovern, Drumany, Foxfield,
Tom McKeon, Corlough, Fenagh
Hannah Gilmartin, Uragh, Kinlough
James Honeyman, Balycalleen, Fenagh,
Niamh Ní Dhuibhir, Garbhach, Maothail
Coláiste na bhFiann have offered further reductions for attendance at their colleges in Ros Muc and Gaoth Dobhair. If you haven already booked a college and are interested in those please contact Seán Ó Súilleabháin at 087 6821566
14-Jan-15 by Sean O Suilleabhain
Further Gaeltacht grants for Cumann na bhFiann
GeneralFurther Gaeltacht grants for Cumann na bhFiann
Coláiste na bhFiann have offered further reductions of €200 each for attendance at their colleges in Ros Muc and Gaoth Dobhair. If you havent already booked a college and are interested in those please contact Seán Ó Súilleabháin at 087 6821566
14-Jan-15 by Sean O Suilleabhain
The late Patsy Guckian Shannon Lodge Ck-on-Shannon and St Marys GAA Club
GeneralThe late Patsy Guckian. Shannon Lodge, Ck-on-Shannon and St Marys GAA Club
Leitrim GAA wishes to offer its sincere condolences to the family of the late Patsy Guckian, Shannon Lodge, Ck-on-Shannon, who passed to his eternal reward yesterday. Patsy, a former employee of ESB, was a lifetime GAA stalwart giving so much of his spare time towards the development of underage players in the St. Mary’s, Kiltoghert, Club over the 1980’s and early 1990’s and indeed also shared his expertise as selector with various county underage teams of that era. He also served as a Leitrim Senior selector in the mid 1980s. The unprecedented success of the St Mary’s underage teams in the 1980’s and into the 1990’s was testament to the work spearheaded by the genial Patsy.
Indeed in 1988, with Patsy at the helm, St Mary’s won all of the underage championship titles on offer from Under 12 to Under 21, a haul of trophies never before achieved or since matched. In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the St Mary’s Club Patsy was presented with the Ciba-Geigy sponsored GAA Provincial and County Club Person of the Year Award in 1986.
This improvement of standards in the county town club, no doubt spurred on other clubs in an effort to match the St Mary’s underage machines of that era and the stock of Leitrim teams at all levels improved greatly. Ultimately the underage players of St. Marys, who were the product of Patsy’s dedication, went on to share in the Club’s second SFC win of 1995, the year in which they also won the Intermediate and Minor A Championship titles, an unprecedented haul of silverware that that is unlikely to be repeated in the future.
A former club player with both Annaduff and St. Marys, Patsy also represented Leitrim in the early 1960s.
Patsy is survived by his wife Gladys, sons Brendan and Pat, daughters Aine and Michelle. His remains will repose at his residence in Shannon Lodge, Ck-on Shannon today (Wednesday) from 2pm to 5pm with removal to arrive at St Mary’s Church, Ck-on-Shannon at 7pm. His funeral mass will take place on Thursday at 12 noon with burial immediately afterwards in KiltoghertCemetery.
Ar Dheis De go raibh se.
14-Jan-15 by Declan Bohan – PRO
Coach Education Courses 2015
CoachingThe County Coach Education Committee is running a number of Coach Education Courses during the months of January and February as detailed below.
The booking details have been circulated to all Club Secretaries and people interested in completing these courses are asked to contact their respective Club Secretary to complete booking details.
12-Jan-15 by Padraig McGourty – Coaching Officer