Leitrim Handball – 4-Wall Second-Level Schools Championship 2025

Fenagh Alley was a hive of activity on Sunday last as the Leitrim second-level schools 4-wall handball playoffs took place. Eight players from Mohill Community College, Carrick-on-Shannon Community School and Drumshanbo Vocational School competed for places in the Connacht Handball 1st Year finals, which will also be hosted in Fenagh next weekend.
After a long and entertaining afternoon of handball, Mark MacShera of Drumshanbo Vocational School emerged as Leitrim 1st Year champion following a hard-fought victory over his schoolmate Ruairi McKiernan in a thrilling final. Mark was pushed all the way, with Ruairi forcing the contest into a deciding tiebreaker in what was a high-quality and closely contested encounter.
Sam Conroy of Mohill Community College secured third place on the day after a series of strong performances. Mark, Ruairi and Sam will now go on to represent Leitrim in the Connacht 1st Year A, B and C Championship finals next weekend.
Credit is also due to Kian McNabola, Enda Sharkey, Rhys Glancy, Padraig Mahon and Daniel Foley, who all contributed to an excellent afternoon of handball. Each player showed clear improvement in skill and match play and can be very satisfied with their individual performances.
Sincere thanks are extended to Fenagh Handball for hosting the finals, and to all who assisted on the day by refereeing and providing refreshments.
Best wishes are also extended to Maxim Gilmartin and Adam Neary of Mohill Community College, who will represent Leitrim in the Connacht Schools Championships –  Junior grade,, as well as to Gary Cox (Mohill Community College) and Tadhg Kirwin (St Clare’s Community School), who will compete in the Connacht Schools Senior Finals next weekend.
Go n-éirí an t-adh libh go léir!
David Mahon
Liathróid Laimhe Liamtroma
Photo: Competitors from the Leitrim second-level schools 4-wall handball playoffs in Fenagh

GAA Club Summit

The GAA Club Summit brings together Gaelic Games volunteers from across Ireland and beyond for a day of expert-led seminars, interactive exhibitions and inspiring forums.

It takes place in Croke Park on Sat 7th Feb and tickets and further info are available here: gaa.ie/clubsummit.

FBD Plate Final Leitrim v London

Our Senior footballers will play London in Plate Final of the FBD League this weekend in the Connacht COE.

Best of luck to the panel, Steven and his background team. Please come out and show your support!

 

🏐 | Leitrim 🆚 London

📅 | Saturday, 17 – January

⏰ | 6:30pm

📍 | Connacht COE, Bekan, F12 WF21

🎟️ | Advance ticket sales only https://www.universe.com/events/fbd-league-2026-plate-final-leitrim-v-london-tickets-H425XT

New GAA Digital Calendar

Never miss a match with the GAA Digital Calendar! Add Leitrim’s fixtures to your calendar now at https://ql.e-c.al/3DEi4cN

All Allianz League fixtures are live on the calendar and Championship, U20 & Minor fixtures are being added as fixtures are confirmed.

FBD Round 2 Team Announcement

📣 Leitrim Senior Team Announced

#fbdleague – Round 2

🏐 | Leitrim 🆚 Galway

📅 | Saturday, 10 -January

⏰ | 1:00pm

📍 | Tuam Stadium, Co. Galway, H54 XY05

🎟️ | Advance ticket sales only https://www.universe.com/events/fbd-league-2026-r2-galway-v-leitrim-tickets-5MFBZS

🎥 Streaming https://page.inplayer.com/connachtgaa/item.html?id=5077391

 

FBD League Round 2 Leitrim v Galway

Our Senior footballers will play Galway in Round 2 of the FBD League this weekend in Tuam.

Best of luck to the panel, Steven and his background team. Please come out and show your support!

🏐 | Leitrim 🆚 Galway

📅 | Saturday, 10 – January

⏰ | 1:00pm

📍 | Tuam Stadium, Galway, H54 XY05

🎟️ | Advance ticket sales only https://www.universe.com/events/fbd-league-2026-r2-galway-v-leitrim-tickets-5MFBZS

The late Mary White, Dundrum, Dublin. RIP.

Leitrim GAA is saddened to hear of the passing of the late Mary White (née Casey), Dundrum, Dublin. Mary and her husband Padraic, have been among Leitrim GAA’s best supporters over the years, travelling the length and breadth of the country to support the Green and Gold.
The late Mary, a native of Dundalk, was a former member of Seanad Éireann and served in the upper house of the Oireachtas over three terms from 2002 until her retirement from active politics in 2016. She was also a co-founder of the renowned Lir Chocolates.
Mary will be greatly missed by her devoted husband, Kinlough native, Padraic, who is a most valued member of Leitrim GAA’s current Finance Committee, and her loving daughter Cliona. She will be sadly missed by her sisters Ita, Olive, Grainne, her brother Liam, nephews, nieces and extended family members of the Casey and White families.
Leitrim GAA extends its heartfelt sympathies to all at this sad time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sí.
 https://rip.ie/death-notice/mary-white-dublin-dundrum-616910

Connacht Student Bursary Awards 2026

Congratulations to the five Leitrim recipients of the @ConnachtGAA Student Bursary Awards 2026.

Our recipients were Colm McLoughlin and Ruairí O’Rourke, Fenagh St. Caillin’s, Eanna McNamara, Aughavas, Alan Beirne, St. Mary’s Kiltoghert and Eamonn Healy, Annaduff.

Pictured are the recipients with Connacht Council Communication Officer Hugh Linn, Connacht Council President Vincent Neary and Connacht Council Treasurer Dermot Gannon.

Change of Venue

Due to an unplayable pitch in Elphin, today’s game v Roscommon in the FBD League will now be played in the Connacht GAA centre, Bekan, F12 WF21 at the later time of 2.30pm.

All tickets purchased already are still valid and the game will still be streamed.

 

Remarkable Year of Growth and Achievement in 2025 for Leitrim Handball

Positive Vibes as LeitrimGAA Handball Marks a Remarkable Year of Growth and Achievement in 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, Leitrim GAA Handball can reflect with pride on a year marked by significant growth, strong community involvement, and notable success at regional, national and international levels.
The past year has seen participation across the county continue to rise, with Leitrim’s four handball clubs now catering for over 100 juvenile players. While many enjoy the sport socially, an increasing number are competing at a high level, highlighting the healthy balance between participation and performance within the county.
The season began on a positive note in January with the successful running of the Shannonside League. Featuring over 60 games and involving juvenile players from Leitrim, Roscommon and Sligo, the league provided valuable competitive opportunities and set the tone for the year ahead.
One of the standout stories of 2025 was the continued success of Fenagh’s Sophie Kane. Sophie enjoyed an exceptional year, winning the Connacht Under-13 40×20 title and claiming medals at European level. Her performances were recognized when she was awarded the Juvenile Leitrim Sport Star of the Year for her achievements in handball both nationally and internationally.
Sophie’s sister, Katie Kane, also had a strong season despite struggling with injury. Highlights included winning gold at the European Tour Under-17 one-wall competition in Belfast and finishing runner-up in the Ladies B grade at the same event. Katie also collected further honors throughout the year at Connacht and national level.
Success was spread across clubs and age groups. Annaduff’s Maxim Gilmartin and Fenagh’s Daniel Kane were Connacht Under-15 boys’ doubles champions, while Maxim also won the Connacht 60×30 schools’ championship with Mohill Community College and secured a bronze medal at the National Community Games Under-16 boys singles finals. He later reached the semi-final of the All-Ireland Under-14 60×30 championship.
At All-Ireland level, Daniel Kane and Maxim Gilmartin played exceptionally well reaching the Under 15 40×20 doubles final, earning silver medals, while Nora Smith of Manorhamilton finished runner-up in the Girls Minor 60×30 All-Ireland final. Manorhamilton players Joel Smith and Anthony Flynn also featured prominently, finishing runners-up in Connacht Silver Masters B doubles competitions across both 40×20 and 60×30 formats.
Leitrim once again demonstrated its ability to host major events, welcoming the Connacht Juvenile A Finals to Fenagh, Annaduff and Drumshanbo, and hosting All-Ireland Ladies 40×20 Championship matches in Drumshanbo. Connacht 60×30 championship games were also hosted in Drumkeeran during the summer.
Coaching and development remained a central focus throughout the year. National school teachers across the county undertook handball training courses, while additional coaching and teacher education sessions were delivered in Annaduff by GAA Handball Regional Development Officer Clare Conway. Increased parental involvement and volunteer engagement on club committees further strengthened the county’s handball structure.
Player welfare continued to be a priority, with Leitrim GAA Handball completing updated risk assessments and child safeguarding statements. Over 20 coaches and mentors completed safeguarding training during the year, reinforcing the county’s commitment to providing a safe and inclusive environment.
Despite challenging weather conditions, local events such as the Manorhamilton one-wall tournament proved highly successful, adapting seamlessly when play was moved indoors. Cormac Scarff wins the boys title, with Arro O’Reilly winning the plate. Abbie Kane wins the girls title, with Emma Curry winning the girls plate.
As the season moved into autumn, Fenagh’s Ed Lee featured prominently in his first foray into wallball competitions, finishing runner-up in the Connacht Diamond Masters final, having achieved silver in the All-Ireland Ruby Masters 60×30 final earlier this year, underlining Leitrim’s core strength and foundations at adult level.
Overall, 2025 has been a year to celebrate for Leitrim GAA Handball — a year of achievement nationally, with growing progress, participation and immense pride locally. The dedication of players, volunteers, and supporters has laid a solid foundation for continued success, and the county looks forward to building further on this momentum in the 2026 seasons to come.
Photo: Silverware for Leitrim at the Irish Wallball Nationals – Katie Kane (Girls 17 and under plate), Adam Neary ( Boys 13 and under plate), Sophie Kane ( Girls 13 and under plate).
Photo:Leitrim’s Ed Lee celebrates with supporters after his Connacht Final victory.
Photo: Coaches and parents from Annaduff and surrounding Handball clubs who completed the GAA Handball Foundation Coaching course delivered by GAA Handball Regional development officer – Clare Conway.
David Mahon
Liathróid Láimhe Liatroma

FBD League Round 1

The FBD League returns this weekend with an opening game against Roscommon in Elphin.

Best of luck to the panel, Steven and his background team. Please come out and support the team!

🏐 | Leitrim 🆚 Roscommon

📅 | Sunday, 4-January

⏰ | 1:00pm

📍 | Orchard Park, Elphin, Co. Roscommon, F45 XE83

🎟️ | Advance ticket sales only  https://www.universe.com/events/fbd-league-2026-r1-roscommon-v-leitrim-tickets-F4HPXJ

2025 Leitrim GAA Convention – Motions and Nominations

Leitrim GAA Convention will take place in the Bush Hotel on Wednesday, December 17.   The bye laws & motions for Convention and the 1st County Board meeting in January are contained in the pdf:    2025 – Convention – Proposed Bye Laws and Motions

The PDF is divided in to sections related to:  LEITRIM BYE LAWS 2026,  GAA Congress Motions, Árd Comhairle, Club Championship, Club Leagues, Underage Football, Referees’ Education/Administration, Competition Regulations & Gaeilge.

 

Comhdháil Bhliantuil 2025

Ainmniúcháin

Chairman: Declan Bohan (Bornacoola)

Vice Chairman: Joe Cox (Annaduff); Adrian McCaffrey (Eslin)

Secretary: Attracta O’Reilly (St. Mary’s Kiltoghert)

Assistant Secretary: Alan Armstrong (Mohill)

Treasurer: Martin McCartin (Drumreilly); Joe Cox (Annaduff)

Assistant Treasurer: John Mulvey (Ballinaglera)

Coaching Officer: Brian Breen (Ballinamore Sean O’Heslins)

Oifigeach Cultúra agus Teanga: Claire Crossan (St. Mary’s Kiltoghert)

Communications Officer: Aoife Keenan (Gortletteragh)

Demographic Officer: Appointee recommended by the outgoing County Committee

Planning & Training Officer: Appointee recommended by the outgoing County Committee

Youth Officer: Appointee recommended by the outgoing County Committee

Connacht Council: (2) Sean McGoldrick (St. Mary’s Kiltoghert); Martin McGowan (Allen Gaels)

Central Council: Pat Feely (Glencar Manorhamilton)

Comhdháil Connacht: (4) Declan Bohan, Attracta O’Reilly, Martin McCartin

Comhdháil Bhliantúil: (4) Declan Bohan, Attracta O’Reilly, Martin McCartin