Championship bye law and regulations

With the final group games taking place next weekend, we take this opportunity to remind everyone of the championship regulations.

The championship groupings be made up of three groups of four with an open draw to determine same.

The top two teams in each group proceed automatically to the quarter finals. Final Group positions will be determined as per Rule 6.20 (5) T.O. 2012.

The best third placed team shall automatically constitute the seventh quarter finalist with Rule 6.20 (5) (c) (ii)-(iv) being used to determine any possible tie among third placed teams across groups.

The remaining two third placed teams to play off, the winner of which will proceed as the eighth quarter-finalist and the losing team will play in a Relegation Semi Final.

When the eight teams for the quarter finals have being determined, an open draw system should take place ensuring teams from the same group cannot play each other at this stage. With regard to relegation semi finals, a similar system should be applied, where teams from the same group should not play each other in the first round of the play-off.

Winners of the quarter finals to be put into an open draw to determine semi final pairings, no regard to previous meetings in the competition should be brought in consideration for this round.

T.O. 2012 Rial 6.22 (5)

If a Championship is partly organised on a League basis, the following Regulations shall apply:

(a) League results shall be credited as follows: 2 points for a win, and one for a draw.

(b) If a Team is Disqualified or Retires during the course of the League Stage, its played Games shall stand and its unplayed Games shall be awarded to the Opposing Teams.

(c) Where Teams finish with equal points for Qualification for the Concluding Stages, or for Promotion or Relegation, the tie shall be decided by the following means and in the order specified:

(i) W here two Teams only are involved – the outcome of the meeting of the two Teams in the previous game in the Competition;

(ii) Scóring Difference (subtracting the total scores Against from total scores For);

(iii) Highest Total score For;

(iv) A Play-Off.

Exceptions to (c):

(1) In relation to means (ii) and (iii) above, if the accumulated scores of a team, so involved, are affected by a disqualification, loss of game on a proven objection, retirement or walk over, the tie shall be decided by a Play-Off.

(2) Regulations (i), (ii) and (iii) shall not apply to under 16 or younger age grade competitions.

(d) A Disqualification shall only affect further participation in the current Championship involved and not the following year’s Championship or Qualification for it. In the context of a disqualification, in any Promotion or Relegation Process, a Team shall retain the points it has won in a Stage of the Championship run on a League Basis.

 

 

05-Aug-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Change of Venue

Due to the pitch in Ballinaglera being deemed unplayable this evenings second round GWP Intermediate Championship fixture has been rescheduled for Leitrim Gaels venue at 6pm.

 

 

 

 

04-Aug-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

GAA Football All-Ireland Championships

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01-Aug-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

St Marys win Division 3 League Title

Congrats to St Marys who captured the Gallogly Catering ACL Division 3 League Title last weekend by beating Bornacoola in a closely contested and hugely entertaining final in Páirc Seán. 

St Marys had to draw on all their resources to come from behind late in the second half to see off a spirited challenge from the Bornacoola men.  

Final score St Marys 0-15, Bornacoola 0-13.

Well done to St Marys on their victory and of course they became the third adult team to lift silverwear in the 2012 season.

 

 

 

 

26-Jul-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Leitrim Club Championships

The 2012 Leitrim Senior, Intermediate and Junior A Championship Fixtures for the next four weekends have issued to clubs.  Next weekend the Senior and Intermediate championships kick off with mouth watering ties across all groups.
 

County Convention 2011 provided for a new Leitrim Club Championship format, this new format results in a 50% increase in the number of games and consequently a 50% increase in the number of venues, match officials, gate and field stewards required to run our championships.

Leitrim Competitions Control Committee requests the full co-operation and assistance from club officers, management, supporters, stewards and officials in the delivery and running of the Leitrim Club Championships 2012.

The Senior Championship is sponsored by Connacht Gold while GWP sponsor the Intermediate and Junior A Championships.

 
Good Luck to all clubs in this years championships.
 

 

 

21-Jul-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Gallogly Catering ACL Div 3 Final

On Sunday next (22nd July) the Gallogly Catering ACL Div 3 Final takes place between St Marys and Bornacoola in Páirc Seán.  The throw in is scheduled for 12 noon. 

The teams met on the 17th June in Round 10 of the league when St Marys who had home advantage were 1-12 to 0-7 winners but with neutral venue on Sunday this league result will be irrelevant to both teams.  

Both camps have great support so a great crowd is expected at Leitrim Headquarters.  Best of Luck to both teams.

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20-Jul-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Dromahair win Division 4 League Title

Congrats to St Patricks Dromahair who won the Gallogly Catering ACL Division 4 League Final this afternoon in Páirc Seán.  They became the second adult team to lift silverwear in the 2012 season.  In an entertaining contest, Dromahairs clinical efficiency proved the difference.  Final score St Patricks Dromahair 2-14, Aughavas 0-10.  

Well done Dromahair.

 

 

09-Jul-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Gallogly Catering ACL Div 4 Final

On Sunday next (8th July) the Gallogly Catering ACL Div 4 Final takes place between Dromahair and Aughavas in Páirc Seán.  The throw in is scheduled for 12 noon. 

The teams met in the league fixture on the 29th April when Dromahair who had home advantage were 1-15 to 0-9 winners but with neutral venue on Sunday this league result will be irrelevant to both teams.  

Both camps have great support so a great crowd is expected at Leitrim Headquarters.  Best of Luck to both teams.

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06-Jul-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Leo Kenny Cup

 

Congrats to St Patricks Dromahair who defeated Caltra of Galway in the semi final of the Leo Kenny Cup on Tuesday last 3rd July in the Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence.  

They will now meet Corofin of Galway in the Final with date and venue yet to be confirmed.  Both finalists had comfortable semi final wins with the Leitrim side recording a 2-13 to 0-2 win and Corofin beating Tourlestrane of Sligo on a scoreline of 2-14 to 0-4.  

Well done Dromahair.

 

 

05-Jul-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

GAA 7 Wonders Challenge

As part of World Social Media Day which runs on Saturday, June 30 the GAA is asking all their friends and followers on Facebook and Twitter to help them pull off the unique #GAA7Wonders challenge. 

In short, they are looking for people to send them pictures in their Club or County colours from the New 7 Wonders of the World which are: 

The Great Wall of China,
Machu Picchu, Peru
Taj Mahal, India
Petra, Jordan
Colloseum, Rome
Christ Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro
Chichen Itza, Mexico 

The challenge is in no way limited to just these locations however and they strongly encourage pictures from places like the GoldenÓgate Bridge, Statue of Liberty, Mount Everest, Pyramids of Egypt, The White House and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. All they want is a picture of a Club or County jersey in the shot at a unique location. Pictures can be sent to them directly on Twitter @officialgaa or by email to socialmedia@gaa.ie

This GAA Social Media campaign is all about highlighting how far our County and Club colours travel around the world. They will share the best images through Official GAA on Facebook and Twitter and will have some unique spot prizes for the best entries. 

Please help them pull off this challenge by sharing the information with your friends. The full details can be found by clicking here.

 

 

30-Jun-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

League Title for Cloone

Congrats to Cloone who won the Gallogly Catering ACL Division 5 League Final this afternoon in Páirc Seán.  They became the first adult team to lift silverwear in the 2012 season.  Final score Cloone 2-8, Glencar Manorhamilton 0-11.  

While Glencar Manor enjoyed periods of dominance in this entertaining contest, they couldn’t make it count on the scoreboard and Cloone’s ability to convert goal chances with clinical efficiency proved to be the difference between the sides at the final whistle.

Well done Cloone.

 

 

10-Jun-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Gaelic Players Association Press Release

Press release on behalf of the Gaelic Players Association

 

Thursday 31/5/2012

Sales Training Programme established for county players with support of Zurich Ireland 


The Gaelic Players Association is delighted to announce that a Sales Training Programme for players has been established with the support of Zurich Ireland.

Available as part of the GPA Player Development Programme and delivered by service provider, Business and Training Solutions International, the training is designed to assist county players who have a desire to pursue a career in sales.

By focusing on the practical elements of professional selling, this programme enables salespeople to use the lessons learned immediately.

Speaking about the formal announcement of the Programme, GPA Chairman Dónal Óg Cusack commented: “Sales is often an area that appeals to the player as allows him to harness their profile for the benefit of their off-field career so this Training Programme will be of particular relevance to many of our members. Following the success of the pilot programme run with the support of Zurich we are confident this service will receive good uptake and will be of long-term benefit to those pursuing careers in sales.”

This opportunity offers players who are interested in or are already a sales professional to gain diploma level qualifications in their chosen field.  In addition, by using a blend of workshops and distance learning material, time away from work and encroachment on players training time, is kept to a minimum.

Funded by the GPA Player Development Programme and Zurich Ireland, applications received from players for places on Sales Training Programme are screened by the GPA to identify suitable candidates.

Following the success of the pilot programme which was completed by 10 players it is hoped that a long term relationship will be established between the GPA and Zurich to provide significant benefits to both parties on an ongoing basis.

The players who have undergone Sales Training to date as part of the pilot programme are: Ross Mc Connell (Dublin), Ray Carey (Cork), Eamon Fennell (Dublin), Denis Bastick (Dublin), Darren Clarke (Louth), Frank Quinn (Sligo), Dean Siney (Wicklow), Paul Casey (Dublin), Barry Cahill (Dublin), Wayne Hutchinson (Waterford).

Pictures distributed today by Sportsfile, www.sportsfile.com 

For Further Information

Seán Potts, GPA Head of Communications, press@gaelicplayers.com, 01 8575686

 

 

07-Jun-12 by Colette Fox – PRO