FBD Winning Start for Leitrim Footballers

Leiitrim 3-17 GMIT 1-07

A new look Leitrim team began its defence of the FBD Connacht Senior Football League 2015 with a comprehensive 16 point victory over the students of GMIT in ideal conditions at Cloone this afternoon. Shane Ward and his management will be pleased to have got the season off to a winning start which is encouraging for all as they face into the new season. With a lot of new faces on board at this level the Leitrim players and management will be glad to have got the first match of the season played out in such a positive manner, in front of a decent sized attendance for the time of year.

Ciaran Gilheaney had the honour of Scóring Leitrim’s first point of 2015 as Andy Glennon responded with two points to give the students an early lead. Niall Woods, Fergal Clancy and Kevin Conlon added Leitrim scores to which Cian Donaghue responded with a point for GMIT.  However, Leitrim took over at this stage and further scores from Ciaran Gilheaney (1-1), Kevin Conlon (0-3), and points from Fergal Clancy, Paddy McGowan, Niall Woods saw Leitrim holding a commanding 1-12 to 0-4 half time interval lead.

Darragh Joyce opened the second half Scóring for the visitors with a point but another flurry of Leitrim scores over the remainder of the third quarter opened up an unassailable lead. Conlon (1-2), Christy McGowan (1-0), and points each for James McGrail and Danny Beck almost completed Leitrim’s tally for the afternoon before points for Darragh Joyce and Cian Donaghue and a late goal from Alan MeenÓghan completed the students’ tally. It fell to Fergal Clancy to complete the afternoon’s Scóring.

So a pleasing afternoon for all involved in the Leitrim set up and we look forward to the meeting with Galway in Mohill on Sunday next at the rededication of the Philly McGuinness Park.

Leitrim: Philip Farrelly, Niall Woods (0-2), RonanÓgallagher, Barry Prior, Conor Farrell, Gary Reynolds, Sean McWeeney, Paddy McGowan (0-2), James McGrail (0-1), Shane Quinn, Fergal Clancy (0-3), Daniel Beck (0-1), Ciaran Gilheaney (1-2), Christy McGowan (1-0), Kevin Conlon (1-6). Subs: Cathal McCrann for Gilheaney, Jonathan Connolly for Quinn, Conor Doonan for C McGowan, Ronan Reynolds for Farrell, Ronan Flynn for Conlon and Gerry Kelly for P McGowan.

GMIT: Conor Nolan, James Madden, Gerry Mcloughlin, Darren Moran, Stephen McDonnell (0-1), Richard Sweeney, Cian Donaghue (0-1), Micheal O Brien, Dean Styles, Anthony Coyne (0-1), Martin Shaughnessy, Eddie Egan, Kevin Nally, Andy Glennon (0-2), Darragh Joyce (0-2). Subs: Michael Farragher for Styles, Adrian Molloy for Shaughnessy, Ray Geraghty for Coyne, Kieran Reddington for O’Brien, Alan MeenÓghan (1-0) for Joyce and Johnny Doyle for Moran.

Referee: Paul Daly (Roscommon)

 

 

04-Jan-15 by Declan Bohan – PRO

U21 Hastings Cup Match v Clare off

Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control, our first Inter County match of the new season will not go ahead today. We have been informed this morning that Clare will not be fulfilling the Under 21 Hastings Cup fixture due to have been played at 2pm in Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada this afternoon. 

 

 

03-Jan-15 by Declan Bohan – PRO

FBD Connacht League 2015

On Sunday, in Cloone our new Leitrim Senior Football Manager Shane Ward will introduce a talented squad of players who are eager, willing and passionate to represent our County in the 2015 season.  

Sunday is the start of a new journey for this team and we are all looking forward to witnessing the mixture of youth and experience develop along the journey.  Over the last number of months alot of work has gone on behind the scenes preparing this squad for intercounty football.  Now, all we ask of you, is to be encouraging, patient and supportive towards the team and management as WE ALL begin this new journey for Leitrim GAA.

GOOD LUCK LADS

 

FBD Connacht League Fixtures (all games throw in at 2pm)

Round 1 – Sunday 4th January

Leitrim v GMIT in Cloone

Round 2 – Sunday 11th January

Leitrim v Galway in Mohill

Round 3 – Sunday 18th January

Sligo v Leitrim in Markievicz Park

FINAL 25th JANUARY

 

 

31-Dec-14 by Leitrim GAA

Hastings Cup 2015

Our U21 team will be our first county team to take to the field for the 2015 season in the Hastings Cup competition. 

This Saturday (3rd January) in Páirc Seán they welcome Clare in Round 1 of the competition.  Throw in 2pm. 

The remaining games inÓgroup 4 are:

Round 2 – 10th January

Offaly v Leitrim (away Venue TBC at 2pm)

Round 3 – 17th January

Laois v Leitrim (away in Portarlington at 2pm)

 

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Lets embrace their commitment and pride in Leitrim GAA by getting behind them in their upcoming games. 

We wish the team and management the best of luck in the Hastings Cup.

 

 

 

 

31-Dec-14 by Leitrim GAA

Leitrim GAA Statement County Teams

The Management Committee of Leitrim GAA wishes to point out in relation to recent media reports and comments regarding overnight stays for the county’s teams in 2015, that in the normal consultation process between Team Management s and the County Management Committee where it is deemed necessary and is in the best interests of the teams concerned, such overnight stays will be catered for. While being committed to getting the best possible value from fundraising and endeavouring to keep within budgetary restraints, Leitrim GAA is categorically committed to the best possible preparation of its county teams into 2015 and beyond.

 

 

23-Dec-14 by Declan Bohan – PRO

A message for all followers of Leitrim GAA

A message for all followers of Leitrim GAA 

I have now completed my five year term as Leitrim PRO. 

It was a real pleasure and very satisfying to be in touch through technology with supporters of the Green and Gold throughout the world.  Thanks to all of you who were so complimentary of our match programmes, posters and other GAA publications, events and activities. 

I wish our new County PRO Declan Bohan every good wish in this most enjoyable role.  

Sincere thanks to all of you and keep up your close contacts with Leitrim GAA. 

Up Leitrim!

Collette Fox

 

 

20-Dec-14 by Colette Fox – Outgoing PRO

Connacht GAA Senior League Hurling 2015

Connacht GAA Senior League Hurling 2015

 

Section A

Round 1 

N.U.I. Galway v Athlone IT on 10/1/2015 at 14:00 in Dangan

IT Sligo v Roscommon on 10/1/2015 at 14:00 in Ballinode

Round 2

IT Sligo v N.U.I. Galway on 14/1/2015 at 19:00 in Connacht GAA Centre

Roscommon v Athlone IT on 14/1/2015 at 19:00 in Athleague

Round 3

N.U.I. Galway v Roscommon on 17/1/2015 at 14:00 in Athleague

IT Sligo v Athlone IT on 17/1/2015 at 14:00 in Connacht GAA Centre

 

Section B

Round 1

Sligo v G.M.I.T. on 3/1/2015 at 14:00 in Tourlestrane

Leitrim v Mayo on 3/1/2015 at 14:00 in Ballinamore

Round 2

Mayo v Sligo on 10/1/2015 at 14:00 in James Stephens Park, Ballina

Leitrim v G.M.I.T. on 10/1/2015 at 14:00 in Ballinamore

Round 3

G.M.I.T. v Mayo on 17/1/2015 at 14:00 in Connacht GAA Centre

Sligo v Leitrim on 17/1/2015 at 14:00 in Tubbercurry

 

 

17-Dec-14 by Leitrim GAA

FBD Connacht GAA Senior League Football 2015

FBD Connacht GAA Senior League Football 2015

 

Section A

Round 1 on 4/1/15 at 2pm

N.U.I. Galway v Mayo in Elverys MacHale Park, Castlebar

IT Sligo v Roscommon in Strokestown

Round 2 on 11/1/14 at 2pm

Roscommon v N.U.I. Galway in Ballyforan

I.T Sligo v Mayo in James Stephens Park, Ballina

Round 3 on 18/1/14 at 2pm

Mayo v Roscommon in Elverys MacHale Park, Castlebar

N.U.I. Galway v IT Sligo in Connacht GAA Centre

 

Section B

Round 1 on 4/1/15 at 2pm 

Leitrim v G.M.I.T. in Cloone

Sligo v Galway in Enniscrone

Round 2 on 11/1/14 at 2pm

Leitrim v Galway in Mohill

G.M.I.T. v Sligo in Tubbercurry

Round 3 on 18/1/14 at 2pm

G.M.I.T. v Galway in Tuam Stadium

Sligo v Leitrim in Markievicz Park

 

 

17-Dec-14 by Leitrim GAA

Andy Kettle RIP

Andy Kettle RIP

Leitrim GAA take this opportunity to extend our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and GAA colleagues of Dublin chairman Andy Kettle who passed away after a short illness.

We offer our heartfel sympathy to his wife Phyllis, sons Patrick, Peter and Eoin and his daughters Niamh, Orla and Ciara.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

 

 

17-Dec-14 by Leitrim GAA

Leitrim County Convention

Coiste Chontae Liatroma

Comhdháil Bhliantúil 2015

 

Ainmniúcháin Elected

 

Cathaoirleach: Toirealach Ó Baoill (Achadh na Síleann)

Terrenca Boyle (Aughnasheelin)

 

Leas Cathaoirleach: Sean O’Suilleabhain (Seán Ó hEislin-Béal an Átha Móir)

Sean O S’Suilleabhain (Ballinamore Sean O Heslin’s)

 

Rúnaí: Attracta Ni Raghailligh (Naomh Muire-Cill Tochairt)

Attracta O Reilly (St. Mary’s Kiltoghert)

 

Leas Rúnaí: Seán Ó Fhinín (Gort Leitreach)

John Keenan (Gortletteragh)

 

Cisteoir: Brian O Gordúin (Maothail))

Brian Gordon (Mohill)

 

Leas Cisteoir: Sean O Muilbhigh (Baile na gCleireach)

John Mulvey (Ballinaglera)

 

Oifigeach Forbartha: Pádraig Ó Ficheallaigh (Gleann an Chairthe/Cluainin)

Pat Feely (Glencar Manorhamilton)

 

Oifigeach Oiliúna: Padraig Mac Dhorchaidh (Gleann Fearna/Coillteclochair)

Padraig Mc Gourty (Glenfarne Kiltyclogher)

 

Oifigeach Cultúra agus Teanga: Máire Ní Mhaoilbhigh ( Achadh na Sileann)

Maura Mulvey (Aughnasheelin)

 

Oifigeach Caidreamh Poiblí: Déaglán Ó Buacháin (Barr na Cúille)

Declan Bohan (Bornacoola)

 

Comhairle Connacht:(2)

Eanna Mac Tighernáin (Cluain) Enda Tiernan (Cloone)

Seamus Ó Miacháin (Droim Da Thiar) Jim Meehan (Dromahair)

 

Árd Comhairle: Pádraig Ó Miacháin (Cill Tiobraid) PJ Meehan (Kiltubrid)

 

Comhdháil Connacht: (4)

Aodh Mac Raghnaill (Fiodhnach-Naomh Caillin)

Hubie Reynolds (Fenagh St. Caillians)

Seosamh O Floinn (Naomh Muire Cill Tochairt)

Joe Flynn (St. Marys Kiltoghert)

Diarmuid Mac Suibhne (Gleann an Chairthe/Cluainin)

Diarmuid Sweeney (Glencar Manorhamilton)

 

Comhdháil Bhliantúil: (4)

Sean O Muilbhigh (Baile na gCleireach)

John Mulvey (Ballinaglera)

Diarmuid Mac Suibhne (Gleann an Chairthe/Cluainin)

Diarmuid Sweeney (Glencar Manorhamilton)

Seosamh O Floinn (Naomh Muire Cill Tochairt)

Joe Flynn (St. Marys Kiltoghert)

Brian O Gordúin (Maothail))

Brian Gordon (Mohill)

 

 

15-Dec-14 by Colette Fox – PRO

Scór na nÓg County Final Results

Scór na nÓg County Final Results

 

The County Finals took place last Sunday 14th December in The Bee Park, Manorhamilton. Naomh Muires Laura Crossan did an excellent job hosting the afternoon’s competition as Bean an Tí.

The county finalists took to the stage to give their best polished performance to an eager audience and most importantly the judges from Longford. The level of competition was very tight among the Leitrim clubs, performances displayed a lot of time and energy was spent by the competitors to make their county final showcase memorable.

Medals were proudly presented to the winners by incoming Chairperson of Connacht Scór Gerry Mc Govern.

St Marys club were awarded the Cormac MacGiolla Shield for Club na Bliana. It was presented by Ailbhe McGill to Laura Crossan, Oifigeach Cultuir/Teanga for Naomh Muire.

 

The Leitrim County Champions are as follows:

 

Rince Foirne: Naomh Muire

Amhranaíocht Aonair: Kathy McLoughlin, Leitrim Gaels

Ceol Uirlise: Leitrim Gaels

Aithriseoireacht: Sarah Mc Weeney, Aughnasheelin

Bailéad Ghrúpa: Leitrim Gaels

Trath na gCeist: Bornacoola

Leiriú: No Compeditors

Rince Seit: No Compeditors

 

Club of the Year – St Mary’s

 

The Connacht Final will be held on January 17th in Claremorris, details to follow in the New Year.

Wishing all of the clubs the very best of Luck.

 

 

15-Dec-14 by Claire Crossan – PRO – Scor

Ladies Section

Players meeting with County Management :

The venue for all players – current, past and new to meet with the new Leitrim Intermediate Management team of Pat Costello and Larry Cunningham will take place this Friday the 12th of December at 8:30pm in Annaduff Club Rooms.

 

2014 Convention:

We will be holding our AGM this Sunday the 14th of December at 2pm in Allen Gaels Club Rooms. All clubs are encouraged to send 3 delegates as per official guide.

 

 

09-Dec-14 by Ladies PRO