Leitrim GAA Supporters Club will charter a bus to the Allianz League Division 4 League Round 6 encounter with Laois in Laois Hire O’Moore Park, Portlaoise on Saturday next, March 16th, if there are sufficient numbers interested. Anybody who wishes to book a seat on the bus is advised to contact Jerome McWeeney ASAP at 0876370051. Bookings need to be confirmed by next Thursday evening latest.

Postgraduate Research Scholarship 2024

Connacht GAA is offering a scholarship to pursue a specialised full-time one-year Masters
research degree at the University of Galway commencing in September 2024. The value of
the scholarship will fully cover the programme fees of the successful candidate plus an
allowance of €500 for research expenses. Progression to PhD studies may be a possibility.

The research may be situated within any of the Schools, Colleges or Research Centres
attached to the University of Galway. A list of applicable academic disciplines is provided in
Appendix A (subject to availability of an interested supervisor in the proposed area).

The successful candidate will be expected to produce a 10,000 word dissertation of
publishable quality. Interim deliverables will be required at various stages of the project.

Potential applicants are required to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) before April 30,
2024 by contacting Dr. Michael Lang (Michael.Lang@universityofgalway.ie) and/or Dr.
Cathal Cregg (cathal.cregg.connacht@gaa.ie).

The EOI document should consist of:
1) Applicant’s name and contact details (address, email, telephone).
2) Intended area of study (see Appendix 1).
3) Title of proposed research.
4) Names of possible supervisor(s), whose consent should be obtained in advance. See
search facility at: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/findasupervisor/
5) Outline of proposed research (500-800 words): State your motivation and research
objectives, clearly explaining the potential benefit of your work to the GAA.
6) Applicant’s Curriculum Vitae.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend for interview no later than June 7, with
provisional notification of award by June 14.

It shall be a condition of the award that the successful candidate must, by September 2024,
have completed a Level 8 or higher qualification with minimum overall standard of Honours
Grade 2.1 (GPA 3.0).

Prior experience of writing reports and research papers is highly desirable, as is having some
knowledge about Gaelic games or other comparable sports.

Connacht GAA and the University of Galway are committed to equality, diversity and
inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age,
gender, ethnicity, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic
background, marital status, family status, religion and/or belief.

Appendix A. List of academic disciplines for which this scholarship may potentially be
obtained (subject to availability)
See further details at

https://www.universityofgalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate-programmes/phd-and-masters/

College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies
• Economics
• Film Studies
• Geography
• History
• Irish Studies
• Psychology
• Sociology

College of Business, Public Policy, and Law
• Accountancy & Finance
• Business Analytics & Information Systems
• Economics
• Law
• Management
• Marketing

College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences
• Health Promotion
• Regenerative Medicine (REMEDI)

College of Science & Engineering
• Chemistry
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science & Information Technology
• Data Analytics
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Environmental Science
• Industrial Engineering
• Mathematics, Applied Mathematics or Statistics
• Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering
• Physics

County Leitrim. Photo: Google Maps

On Friday, March 22, Leitrim Co Council, in conjunction with the Leitrim Association London, Leitrim GAA and Leitrim LGFA will host a County Promotion business event in London.

Taking place at the Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith London, the event will present County Leitrim as a dynamic location to live, work and invest in.

The main focus of the event will be to showcase what the County has to offer to a range of people in business in London with a Leitrim or Irish connection and who were interested in learning about the many opportunities County Leitrim now boasts.

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The event aims to disseminate information on Leitrim from an economic perspective, including demographics, details on economic sectors, growth and employment opportunities while emphasizing the economic opportunities that the county has to offer.

It will also showcase the flagship strategic infrastructural projects planned and already delivered within the County, and the tourism developments including expansion of attractions and experience offerings.

On Friday, March 22, Leitrim Co Council, in conjunction with the Leitrim Association London, Leitrim GAA and Leitrim LGFA will host a County Promotion business event in London.

The speakers at the event will include Michael Curry, chairperson of the Leitrim Association London and Joseph Gilhooly, Interim Chief Executive of Leitrim County Council.

Mr Colin Regan Community and Health Co-ordinator with the GAA will facilitate a panel discussion with Mr. Pat Gallagher, Gallagher Group Chairman, Ms. Norah Casey Owner and Chairwoman of Harmonia and Mr. Barry Regan, Vice President of Vistamed.

Leitrim County Council will showcase recent infrastructure and recreational investments and developments around the County with a focus on sharing what the County can offer people or companies who may want to consider the County as a place to live, work or invest.

The Council are keen to support businesses which may be considering the County as a suitable fit for re-location.

The Council is hoping to attract, in particular, members of the diaspora interested in establishing a business in Leitrim.

The event will also showcase recent investments in quality turnkey office accommodation and remote working infrastructure by Leitrim County Council.

A spokesperson said, “The County of Leitrim has seen an increase of over 9% in population at the last census, the largest increase in the Northwest.

“Having been voted the best County in which to start a business in November 2023, through a survey undertaken by procure.ie the County is certainly on an upward trajectory.

“We are also hoping to attract professionals interested in re-locating to Leitrim.

“For any persons interested in re-locating to Leitrim, the County also offers affordable housing solutions and quality childcare and education options.

“Staff will be on hand during the evening to discuss recent developments and answer any queries you may have.

 

There was a record number of applicants for the Leitrim Co Board GAA Gaeltacht grants and the draw for the winners was made by Justin Warnock, Cathaoirleach Comhairle Contae Liatroma, assisted by Enda Stenson, Cathaoirleach, Coiste Contae Liatroma. The following lucky winners will receive grants of from €200 to €300.

Buíochas do na buachaillí agus na cailíní go léir a chuir isteach ar na scoláireachtaí agus comhghairdeas do na buaiteoirí. Buíochas freisin do Chomhairle Contae Liatroma as an tacaíocht a thugadar dúinn.

Seo iad na daoine a fuair deontais don bhliain seo:

1. Ryan Hargaden, Cornagun, Keshcarrigan

2. Saoirse Barry, Aghaleague, Ballinamore

3. Daragh Nolan, Drumcoora, Drumshanbo

4. Isobel Hennessy, The Acres, Dromahair

5. Amy Fleming Millbank Glen, Dromahair

6. Ronan Curran, Rooskey Thompson, Mohill

7. Bruce O’Hagan, Glenboy, Manorhamilton

8. Seán Kavanagh, Drumcolligan, Mohill

 

Draw for Gaeltacht grants being made by Justin Warnock, Cathaoirleach Comhairle Contae Liatroma, assisted by Enda Stenson and Thomas Keenan, Coiste Contae Liatroma.

Pictured at the presentation of playing gear to the Leitrim Schools team who took part in the Connacht PPS Senior A Championship this year.

 

Top: Pauric Keane presents a set of jerseys to the Leitrim Post Primary schools committee on behalf of KWooD joinery and carpentry contractors.

(From left) Cormac Haslam (Leitrim GDC), Brian Mulvey (Team Manager), Kevin, Pauric & Patrick Keane (KWooD joinery & carpentry contractors) JP Farrelly (Team Selector), Shane Ward (Chairperson Post Primary Schools Committee), Eanna Ward

 

Bottom:  Martin McGowan makes a presentation of shorts & socks on behalf of Emmett Mahon (Talk n Tech) to Shane Ward, Chairperson of Leitrim GAA Post Primary Schools Committee).

(From left) Martin McCartin ( County Board Treasurer), Brian Mulvey (Team Manager), Shane Ward (Chairperson PP Schools Committee), Martin McGowan, JP Farrelly (Team Selector), Enda Stenson (County Board Chairperson)

Pictures: Willie Donnellan

 

Leitrim GAA Supporters Club will charter a bus to the Allianz League Division 4 League Round 4 encounter with Carlow in Netwatch Cullen Park, Carlow on Sunday next, February 25th, if there are sufficient numbers interested. Anybody who wishes to book a seat on the bus is advised to contact Jerome McWeeney ASAP at 0876370051. Bookings need to be confirmed by next Thursday evening latest.

 

The Leitrim Senior Team Lineout Versus London

Date – Sunday 4th February

Time – 1pm

Venue – Avant Money Páirc Seán Mc Diarmada

 

 

Making plans for the year ahead?

Don’t miss Leitrim’s matches with the GAA Digital Calendar.

Add the fixtures to your device at https://ql.e-c.al/3DEi4cN

 

 

Gaeltacht Grants 2024

Leitrim Co Board GAA in conjunction with Comhairle Contae Liatroma is offering grants for attendance at Gaeltacht courses to Leitrim boys and girls as part of their promotion of an Ghaeilge. A number of grants for €300 and €200 will be awarded. These grants are open to boys and girls living in County Leitrim.

 

Application forms can be found on the link leitrimgaa.ie/gaeltacht and can be completed and submitted online.

 

The closing date for applications is Thursday 1 March 2024.   A draw will be made to select the successful candidates.   When students return from the Gaeltacht, they can claim their grant money on production of evidence of having successfully completed the course.

 

Link to Printed version of application form:

Scoláireachtaí Application forms 2024

or

Link to Online version of application form:

leitrimgaa.ie/gaeltacht

 

Leitrim GAA Supporters Club will charter a bus to the Allianz League Division 4 League Round 1 encounter with Waterford in Fraher Field, Dungarvan on Sunday, January 28th, if there are sufficient numbers interested. Anybody who wishes to book a seat on the bus is advised to contact Jerome McWeeney ASAP at 0876370051. Bookings need to be confirmed by next Thursday evening latest.

It is with great sadness that we learned on New Year’s Day of the passing of the late Tony McGovern, formerly of Aughavas County Leitrim and London. The late Tony was a most generous contributor to the fundraising efforts of Leitrim GAA over the years. Most recently he, together with his wife Bernadette, made a significant contribution to the aptly named McGovern Aughavas Centre of Excellence in Annaduff, coinciding with the official opening of the facility in September 2019. This generosity has been officially recognised in the awarding of the naming rights on the centre and ensures the McGovern Aughavas name lives on to be associated with the training and nurturing of many present and future county players in all codes and levels.

Indeed the generosity of the McGovern family has not been a recent thing, as Tony’s late brother James, who passed away in January 2023, was the main contributor to the team sponsorship of the Leitrim Senior Football team of 1994 which went on the claim the Connacht Senior Football Championship of that year. The team jersey logo in that era was simply iconic McGovern Aughavas. The following decade saw the development of the new stand facilities at Avant Money Pairc Seán Mac Diarmada and again the McGovern family was a significant contributor to this development. With its official opening in 2007, the stand was given the name McGovern Stand, in honour of their late brother Fr. Andy McGovern.

Across three separate decades, the McGovern Family has been associated with acts of generosity to Leitrim GAA and indeed their home club Aughavas GAA and we are most conscious of recording this at the passing of the most recent family member Tony. We extend our sympathies to his wife Bernadette, son Anthony, and daughters Anita and Tara. Tony is also survived by his brothers Gerry and Tom and extended family members to whom we extend our heartfelt sympathies.

Funeral details will be posted later.

The following article was published by the Leitrim Observer in September 2019 in conjunction with the official opening of the McGovern Aughavas Centre of Excellence in Annaduff.

https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/national-sports/475989/its-about-the-heart-for-tony-bernadette-mcgovern.html

 

GAA Ticket Prices For 2024 Allianz Leagues

The GAA can confirm its full schedule of central level ticket prices for the 2024 Allianz Leagues competitions.

Divisions 1 and 2 of the Allianz Football League and Division 1 of the Allianz Hurling League will be priced at €20 per match and student/OAP tickets will be €15. Divisions 3 and 4 in Football matches will be €12 with student/OAP tickets at €10. Entry to Allianz Division 2 & 3 Hurling matches will cost €10 with student/OAP tickets €8.

Juveniles Under 16 will be free of charge for Allianz Leagues fixtures, except for reserved seating fixtures and selected fixtures where capacity is a concern.

New League Packages are on sale with full and flexible match packages available. These packages can be purchased on www.gaa.ie/tickets

Tickets for the Allianz Division 1 & 2 League Finals will be €30. Entry to Division 3 & 4 Finals will be €25.

Football Season Tickets will be €150 and Hurling Season Tickets will be €140. A GAA Season Ticket covers all Allianz League fixtures for your chosen county, Allianz League finals and semi-finals, AIB All-Ireland Club Finals, guaranteed access to your county’s championship fixtures and access to an All-Ireland Final ticket should your county reach the Final and you have met the qualification criteria. Club Plus Season Tickets, which includes club fixtures within your chosen county, will remain at €250.

The opening championship match(es) will no longer be included as part of the Season Ticket.  However, the Association will have details of special Championship packages available in the New Year.

Once again, tickets will not be sold at venues in 2024. All tickets must be purchased in advance on gaa.ie/tickets or in selected SuperValu and Centra stores.

 

Allianz League Packages

  • Division 1 & 2 Football:  7 matches for €100. A saving of €40

4 matches for €65. A saving of €15

 

  • Division 3 & 4 Football:  7 matches for €60. A saving of €24

4 matches for €40. A saving of €8

 

  • Division 1 Hurling:  5 matches for €75. A saving of €25

3 matches for €50.  A saving of €10

 

For further information, contact:

Alan Milton, GAA Director of Communications: communications@gaa.ie