Leitrim Gaels GAA Club Notes 10/04/2018

Division 1 – The Division 1 team picked up their first points in the league on Saturday after seeing off the brave challenge of Ballinaglera. Ballinaglera started the better, but an Enda Moreton goal soon brought the Gaels back into contention. The sides were level at 1-06 to 0-9 at halftime. Leitrim Gaels got the crucial early points in the second half, but Ballinaglera kept on battling and put it up to our lads all the way to the end. Final score 1-13 to 0-14. The team play Championship and League winners from 2017 Mohill at home in Leitrim on Saturday at 7pm. This is a huge game for the team so all support is welcome.

Under 13 League – The under 13 team played their semi-final on Monday evening, but unfortunately lost out on a place in the final to St Marys by 3-10 to 3-07.  Well done to all the players who done both themselves and the club proud. The reserve team play their semi-final this evening Wednesday at 6:30pm in Leitrim against St Marys, Best of luck to them.

Membership – Membership is now overdue and should be paid as soon as possible.  Please remember if you have not paid your membership you are not insured to train or play for the club. Non-Playing Member €25, Playing Adult €60, Student/Juvenile €40 and Underage €20.

Club Gear – Anyone wishing to order club gear such as Half zips, Jerseys and Training tops, please contact Mark Chandler. We will be putting in an order in the next few weeks.

Big Night Out – Leitrim Gaels will be holding a fundraiser in Rory Dolan’s, McLean Ave, Yonkers, NY on Friday the 4th of May 2018 at 9pm. Presentations on the night from the club will be made to Willie Reynolds and Mary O Keefe in recognition of the work they did in NY 20 years ago fundraising for the club. There will be door prizes, raffle prizes, 50/50 draw and music on the night. All Gaels home and abroad are welcome on the night for what promises to be a great night.

Club Meeting – Underage Meeting for all managers from under 6 to under 17 on Friday evining at 8pm in the clubhouse. There will then be a club meeting at 9pm in the clubhouse. All welcome.

Leitrim GAA Strategic Plan – Coiste Chontae Liatroma CLG is in the process of producing a Strategic Development Plan for the next three years.

As part of the consultation process, adult members of the GAA in Leitrim are being asked for their views under a number of headings. Every voice is important and this online survey is an important part of the consultation. So please give your views and opinions. It will take approximately 5 minutes to complete the questionnaire. Your participation in this study is completely voluntary.

Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this survey will be reported only in the aggregate.  If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact CLG Liatroma by email to – developmentofficer.leitrim@gaa.ie

Closing date for online replies is Friday 13 April.

Please click here to complete survey.