Leitrim GAA is delighted to announce its new Senior Football Team Main Sponsor for 2024 with the news that Aughnasheelin native Pat Gallagher of the Gallagher Group, a construction company based in Kent, England, has agreed to come on board as the main team sponsor for the next three years.
Pat Gallagher was born and raised in Aughnacullion, Aughnasheelin, Country Leitrim where his family had earned their living by running a country shop and small family farm. In 1966 the family made the huge decision to emigrate to England. At that stage, Pat had completed his secondary education. From his father and grandfather, he would have gained valuable experience, especially with construction and machinery, and also a great work ethic, which would stand him well in later years. Pat was ambitious and it was his singular ambition to eventually own his own business. Through hard work and an enterprising nature commencing with the purchase of a second-hand digger in 1973, he eventually got small contracts in construction, and from this humble beginning a business was born. The enterprise has gone from strength to strength over the decades and Pat is currently Chairman of the Gallagher Group which is one of the largest and most recognisable family-run businesses in Kent, employing over 500 local people. Starting out, Pat’s ambition was to offer an unrivalled service to his clients, which still holds true to this day, but it wouldn’t be possible without the incredible people that make the group what it is.
Leitrim GAA is most fortunate to have the backing of Pat Gallagher and the Gallagher Group, and looks forward to a successful partnership over the next three years. In conclusion, we wish to also thank our outgoing main senior football team sponsors Seamus and Caitríona Clarke of JP Clarke, New York, for their generosity and loyalty to Leitrim GAA over the past five years.
The Gallagher Group has posted the following response to the Leitrim GAA announcement:
“The Gallagher Group based in Kent England are delighted to partner with the Leitrim GAA Senior football team as the main sponsors from October 2023. The sponsorship is for the next 3 years. We wish Andy, the players and the whole backroom staff our very best wishes for the season ahead, and are sure they will build on their progress over the last few years.
As a proud Leitrim native Pat Gallagher is excited for the future getting behind the team. The Gallagher Group is celebrating 50 years in business during 2023, a leading groundworks, civil engineering and aggregates business based in Kent England with family and community always at the heart of our business. The GAA has a unique way of bringing their communities together in rural Ireland and that is why we are so enthusiastic to get on board and help to drive the Leitrim team forward.”
The official launch of the Gallagher Group sponsorship will take place on Friday evening, October 27th in Lough Rynn Castle at 7pm and all clubs are invited to send representatives.
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General2024 Leitrim GAA Senior Football Team Sponsor Announcement
County Football“The Gallagher Group based in Kent England are delighted to partner with the Leitrim GAA Senior football team as the main sponsors from October 2023. The sponsorship is for the next 3 years. We wish Andy, the players and the whole backroom staff our very best wishes for the season ahead, and are sure they will build on their progress over the last few years.
As a proud Leitrim native Pat Gallagher is excited for the future getting behind the team. The Gallagher Group is celebrating 50 years in business during 2023, a leading groundworks, civil engineering and aggregates business based in Kent England with family and community always at the heart of our business. The GAA has a unique way of bringing their communities together in rural Ireland and that is why we are so enthusiastic to get on board and help to drive the Leitrim team forward.”
The Late Liam Flynn, Firhouse, Tallaght and Killarkin, Kiltoghert, County Leitrim.
RIPLeitrim GAA is greatly saddened to learn of the sudden and untimely death of Liam Flynn, Firhouse, Tallaght and formerly of Killarkin, Kiltoghert, County Leitrim. Liam is a former St Mary’s, Kiltoghert and Leitrim player who graced the field at all levels. He first came to notice as an Under 16 Player of note and in 1975 when Leitrim captured the first of its three Fr. Manning Cup titles Liam was the team leader as captain. In the same year, he was awarded the County Youth Player of the Year Award. What is remarkable by comparison with the current era, is that he played wing forward in his club’s 1975 SFC Final encounter with eventual champions, Ballinamore Sean O’ Heslin’s, while still Under 16. Two years later, while still a Minor he was part of the historic Leitrim Under 21 Panel that captured the county’s first-ever Connacht Under 21 Championship. He was a starting player in the Connacht Final victory over Roscommon and joined the action as a second-half substitute in the All-Ireland semi-final versus Kerry. This particular group of players has been recognised both locally and indeed beyond our borders as the finest group of assembled players to ever represent the county at the underage level, running a star-studded Kerry selection to a mere 5 points after a thrilling encounter. Incidentally, he was joined on that panel by his brother Michael who lined out at corner back. He also captained the Leitrim Minor team in 1977 which was defeated by Mayo in the Connacht Final. He later went on to represent the County at Senior level. Liam had a stellar club career with his native St. Mary’s Kiltoghert and also played in the 1977 and 1983 County SFC Final defeats to Glencar/Manorhamilton and Aughawillan respectively.
Leitrim GAA offers its sincerest sympathies to his wife Marie, sons William and Sean and daughter Karen, his mother Elizabeth Flynn, brothers Michael, Pascal and Gary, sisters Kathleen, Theresa, Pauline, Betty and Deirdre, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, and all extended family, neighbours and friends. Liam will be laid to rest on Saturday.
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2023 Club Championship Fixtures for w/e 21-22 Oct – Junior B & C + Hurling Finals
Club FootballThe fixture details for the Vistamed Junior B – Final has been released and is as follows:
The fixture details for the Vistamed Junior C – Final has been released and is as follows:
The fixture details for the Senior Hurling – Final has been released and is as follows:
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Tionól Gaeilge Liatroma
GeneralTionól Gaeilge Liatroma 2023
Táimid ag tabhairt cuireadh do bhaill Chumann Lúthchleas Gael gur spéis leo an Ghaeilge teacht go dtí Tionól Gaeilge Liatroma ar an Aoine 27 Deireadh Fómhair sa chlubtheach CLG Ghaeil na hAilne i nDroim Seanbhó. Cur chun cinn na Gaeilge sa chontae a bheidh á phlé. Ag tosú ag 7.00. Ba mhaith linn más féidir leat bheith ann ar an oíche. Eolas ó Seán Ó Súilleabháin 087 6821566
Tionól Gaeilge Liatroma Postaer 2023
2023 Club Championship Fixtures for w/e 13-15 Oct – Intermediate & Junior A,B & C
Club FootballThe fixture details for the Smith Monumentals IFC – Final have been released and is as follows:
The draw details for the Vistamed Junior A – Final & Releg. Final are as follows:
The fixture details for the Vistamed Junior B – Semi Final & Releg. Final have been released and are as follows:
The fixture details for the Vistamed Junior C – Semi Final has been released and is as follows:
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2023 Club Championship Fixtures for w/e 7-8 Oct – Senior, Intermediate & Junior B & C
Club FootballThe fixture details for the Connacht Gold SFC – Final has been released:
The fixture details for the Smith Monumentals IFC – Semi Final & Relegation Final have been released and are as follows:
The draw details for the Vistamed Junior B – Semi Final is as follows:
The fixture details for the Vistamed Junior C – Semi Final has been released and is as follows:
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Connacht GAA Student Bursary Scheme
GeneralConnacht GAA have again reiterated their commitment to the ongoing educational development of its players and members by announcing details of the 2023/2024 Connacht GAA Student Bursary scheme. Connacht GAA will award bursaries of €750 to students attending Higher Education colleges.
The scheme, which is now in its fourteenth year, will be open to members of the Association who are attending a full-time Higher Education course and who are active participants in their Higher Education club. Students who hold other GAA-related or a college scholarship/bursary will not be eligible to apply. Connacht GAA welcomes applications from those students in our province, (Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Roscommon & Sligo), regardless whether their attendance is at a college inside or outside of Connacht”. Recipients will again be selected based on a range of criteria, including their playing, coaching or administrative commitments to the GAA. A number of awards in each province will be reserved for those excelling in the areas of coaching and administration within the College GAA Club.
Each bursary granted will be for €750 and payment will be made in two instalments of €375. Further information and application forms for this year’s scheme are currently available to download from www.connachtgaa.ie
Senior Inter-county players who were on their County’s Senior Panel in 2023 should apply for Bursaries via the Gaelic Players Association; further information at www.gaelicplayers.com.
All Applications (Connacht GAA Higher Education Bursary Application Form 2023) to be forwarded to;
Student Bursary Application,
Connacht GAA Centre,
Cloonacurry,
Bekan,
Claremorris
Co. Mayo www.connachtgaa.ie
Phone: 094)9630335 Email: reception.connacht@gaa.ie
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS – 17th November 2023
(no applications will be accepted beyond this date).
Connacht GAA Higher Education Bursary Application Form 2023-24
Leitrim Club Championships – VENUE CHANGES
Club FootballDue to the ongoing inclement weather conditions, Leitrim CCC has made the decision this afternoon to move games this weekend as follows:
Saturday – Smith Monumentals IFC Semi-Final
Allen Gaels v Annaduff
Venue: Cloone
Time: 5pm
Sunday – Vistamed Junior A FC Semi-Final
Annaduff v St. Mary’s Kiltoghert
Venue: Gortletteragh
Time: 1pm
2023 Club Championship Fixtures for w/e 30-1st Oct – Intermediate, Senior Rele & Junior A+B
Club FootballThe fixture details for the Smith Monumentals IFC – Semi Finals have been released and are as follows:
The fixture details for the Connacht Gold SFC – Relegation Final has been released and is as follows:
The fixture details for the Vistamed Junior A – Semi Finals is as follows:
The fixture details for the Vistamed Junior B – Round 3 have been released and is as follows:
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Connacht Gold SFC Semi-Finals – Change of Time
Club FootballYou are advised that, in view of the likelihood of increasing rainfall later on Sunday afternoon, CCC Liatroma has brought forward the throw-in times of Sunday’s Connacht Gold SFC semi-finals as follows:
Venue: Avant Money Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada
1.30pm Fenagh St. Caillin’s v Mohill
3.30pm Ballinamore Sean O Heslin’s v St. Mary’s Kiltoghert
In addition the Junior C Round 3 Kiltubrid v St. Mary’s has been moved to 11:30am
2024 Leitrim Senior Football Team Management Announcement
GeneralLeitrim GAA, at its Management Committee meeting tonight, approved the appointment of Mickey Graham to its Senior Team Management. The Cavan native will replace Mike Solan as Assistant Manager to Andy Moran for the 2024 campaign. Leitrim GAA is delighted to welcome Mickey aboard and we look forward to his contribution to the football management team.
The other additions to the management team for 2024 are Mayo native Darragh Finn as lead Strength and Conditioning Coach, Martin Garvey, and also a Mayo native as Team Doctor.
Leitrim GAA would like to acknowledge and thank former Assistant Manager Mike Solan, former S & C Coach Daithi McCabe, and former Team Doctor Alan Loftus, for the excellence of their contributions over the past two years to the Management Team. Leitrim GAA, and wish them the very best in the future.