Championship – Junior B Draws and Sen and Int Quarter finals

Please note the following dates agreed at CCC Liatroma for the conclusion of SFC/IFC 2007 and the groupings and fixtures for Junior B.

[b]Junior B Championship 2007[/b]

Note:

1. As Baile na gCléireach CLG has failed to enter a team in this competition in 2007 the club’s second deemed is deemed to have been relegated to JFCC 2008. One remaining relegation place to JFCC 2008 will be decided as outlined in the document attached. This procedure is in accordance with Competition Regulations Motion passed at meeting of Coiste Chontae Liatroma 05 Feabhra 2007

2. JFCB 2007 is governed by Rules 116-118 TO 2007. In accordance with Rule 118(c) TO 2007, CCC Liatroma gives notice that a fine of €100 will be imposed for failure to field a team in any fixture in this competition.

Junior B – Group 1
Leitrim Gaels
Mohill
Allen Gaels
Dromahaire
Annaduff

Junior B – Group 2
Glencar/Manorhamilton
Kiltubrid
Cloone
Fenagh St.Caillins
Aughnasheelin

Junior B fixtures and known dates are now posted on the Championship Tables page

[b]Junior C Championship 2007[/b]

The Draw for JFCC 2007 will take place on Domhnach 05 Lúnasa. JFCC will be governed as outlined above(2)

[b]Intermediate Championship 2007[/b]

IFC Quarter Finals WE 11/12 Lúnasa
Replays WE 18/19 Lúnasa

IFC Semi Finals WE 25/26 Lúnasa
Replays WE 01/02 Mean Fómhair

[b]IFC Final[/b] 09 Mean Fómhair

[b]Senior Championship 2007[/b]

SFC Quarter Finals WE 11/12 Lúnasa
Replays WE 18/19 Lúnasa

SFC Semi Finals WE 25/26 Lúnasa
Replays WE 01/02 Mean Fómhair

[b]SFC Final[/b] 09 Mean Fómhair

 

 

30-Jul-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Change of venue

The Junior A Group 2 Championship game between Melvin Gaels and Annaduff is moved to Leitrim Gaels from Drumkeerin. Throw-in remains at 1:30pm

 

 

29-Jul-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Public Enquiry – Standards on Safety of Goals

The National Standards Authority of Ireland wishes to announce the launch of a period of public comment on the following draft standards:

I. S. 356 – Playing Field Equipment Goals Functional and Safety Requirements Test Methods for Portable and Fixed Goals (Rugby /Gaelic & Soccer Goals under 5m length)

I.S. 357- Playing Field Equipment Goals Code of Practice on the Procurement, Installation, Maintenance, Inspection and Storage

These standards have been prepared by the NSAI Technical Committee onÓgoal Safety in response to fatal accidents involving defective, modified, unstable or incorrectly anchored goals.

I.S. 356:

This Irish Standard has been developed for those involved in the Manufacture and Testing of new goals and specifies Functional and Safety requirements for portable and fixed goals.

It specifies the functional requirements for portable and fixed goals for rugby, hurling and gaelic football, and soccer goals under 5,0 m length.

It is applicable to goals used for recreational, training or competition in indoor or outdoor areas. It is not applicable to goals that are classed as toys.

I.S. 357:

This Irish Standard has been developed specifically for those that are involved in the procurement, installation, maintenance, inspection and storage of goals.

It gives guidance for the procurement, installation, maintenance, storage and inspection, of goals. It also gives guidance for their inspection and testing by the owner.

It is applicable to goals that are used for recreational play, training and competitions in indoor or outdoor areas. It is not applicable to goals that are classed as toys.

This period of comment will be from the 29th of June until the 10th of August 2007.

Copies of the relevant documents can be downloaded from the following links or can be obtained through contact details provided below:

[link= “www.nsai.ie/uploads/file/Draft%2017%20IS%20356%20June%202007%20for%20Public%20Enquiry%20.pdf “]Draft I.S. 356 June 2007 for Public Enquiry[/link]

[link= “www.nsai.ie/uploads/file/Draft%2018%20%20IS%20357%20June%202007%20for%20Public%20Enquiry.pdf “]Draft I.S. 357 June 2007 for Public Enquiry[/link]

Comments on the content of these draft standards should be made in writing (on the templates provided below) on or before the 10th of August 2007 to Elizabeth O Ferrall, Standards Development, NSAI, Glasnevin, Dublin 9 or by email to elizabeth.oferrall@nsai.ie.

[link= “www.nsai.ie/uploads/file/Fax%20Header%20Sheet%20Safety%20of%20Goals%20Public%20comment%20IS%20356.doc “]Fax Header Sheet Safety of Goals Public comment IS 356[/link]

[link= “www.nsai.ie/uploads/file/Fax%20Header%20Sheet%20Safety%20of%20Goals%20Public%20comment%20IS%20357.doc “]Fax Header Sheet Safety of Goals Public comment IS 357[/link]

[link= “www.nsai.ie/uploads/file/IS%20356%20comment%20form.doc “]IS 356 comment form[/link]

[link= “www.nsai.ie/uploads/file/IS%20357%20comment%20form.doc “]IS 357 comment form[/link]

Regards

Elizabeth O Ferrall

Technical Secretariat of the Safety of Goals Committee

Telephone (01) 8073855

 

 

14-Jul-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Sunday Game – Video clip

Here is a web link to the very short clip from Saturday evenings Leitrim v Donegal Qualifier game.

[link= “www.rte.ie/tv/thesundaygame/video_av.html?2267254,null,243 “]Sunday Game – Video Clip[/link]

 

 

09-Jul-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Paddy Joe McGovern (RIP)

Paddy Joe McGovern, Bundarra, Aughavas, Co. Leitrim

 

 

06-Jul-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Ladies fixture confirmed

The following has been confirmed by Central Council regarding the Ladies fixture next weekend:

All Ireland Intermediate Championship – Round 2

Sunday 24th June

Westmeath v Leitrim

In Mullingar Shamrocks at 12.00pm

 

 

20-Jun-07 by Patricia Bohan – Ladies PRO

Ticket Information Update – Connacht SFC Leitrim v Galway

This is an All Ticket game. All patrons, including children must have a ticket to gain entry to the ground.

Tickets have been distributed through all club units in the county. Tickets prices are as follows:

Stand €30
Non-covered seated area €25
Terrace €20
Juveniles (Under 16) €5

Students and OAPS must purchase tickets at full price and will receive a refund of €10 at the venue on match day on production of valid ID on tickets purchased for the non-covered seated area and terrace only. There will be no concession on Stand tickets.

Juveniles/Children accompanied by adults will be entitled to entry to the non covered seated area.

[b]Patrons who wish to be considered in the sale of stand tickets are advised to contact club officials as soon as possible.[/b]

All unsold tickets must be returned to County Officials by Friday evening at latest.

 

 

18-Jun-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Want to see the new Stand ?

This weekend the stand will be open for public viewing:

Saturday (16th June) – 11:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday (17th June) – 10:00am to 1:00pm

Members of Leitrim County Board will be on hand to give you a guided tour of our new facilities.

This stand is not just about well appointed seats from which you can closely watch a game, it is much more than that. The dressing rooms are an impressive size and have ice baths and extensive shower facilities, including the latest communications technology.

The middle tier to the rear of the seated area is a full row of offices, display area, catering facility, Managers office, drugs testing room and a post match media area.

Overhead all the seats is the main media centre which contains 6 radio boxes, 2 team Managers boxes, video platform and ample space for other media and corporate visitors.

The whole stand is finished to a very high standard and is the only stand in Ireland built to the most recent structural guidelines.

[b]We highly recommend you take a tour which takes approx. 20 minutes.

Come along and get a feel for what the atmosphere will be like on June 24th[/b]

 

 

11-Jun-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Triple header on Sunday June 24th

The official opening of the new stand will form part of a triple header on Sunday June 24th.

The first game is the ESB Connacht Minor Football Championship between Sligo and Galway at 12:10pm.

Following that is the main event with Leitrim facing Galway in the Senior Football Championship at 2pm.

The final fixture is the first round of the Ted Webb competition between Leitrim v Galway at 5pm. This game was originally scheduled for the following weekend but owing to the running of the Feile na nÓg event the game was brought forward.

The qualifier draw will be aired live from the new media centre towards the end of the Ted Webb game.

The timing of the official opening of the new stand has been changed to the half time interval of the mainÓgame as a result of the new schedule.

 

 

06-Jun-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Coaching news

Vhi Cul Camps
The following is the full list of our Vhi Cul camps for this year:
July 2nd 6th Ck-on-Shannon, Manorhamilton and Aughawillan
July 9th 13th Mohill, Kinlough and Drumshanbo
July 16th 20th Aughavas, Gortletteragh and Dromahair
July 23rd 27th Fenagh, Drumkeerin and Ck-on-Shannon.

We would appeal to all parents to please return their application forms as we need to adjust our order for kits. We will not be in a position to guarantee kit size’s if applications are not sent in as soon as possible. Children should also keep listening to local radio and checking the local papers as Free Places competitions will commence shortly. John Mc Keon and Sinead Brennan will be our Vhi Cul camp ambassadors for 2007 and along with other members of our County teams will visit the camps to meet the children and have a chat.

Under 10 Go Games Blitz
On Saturday next our under 10 Go-Games blitz will continue at the following venues. The first named club will be the host club except for the Cloone / Glenfarne/ St.Osnats blitz which it is hoped will be held in Drumshanbo on.This will be confirmed to the clubs involved as early in the week as possible. Clubs are reminded that blitz will commence at 11.00 am and will be based on the Go Games format as was explained at the last blitz.

Full list as follows.

Saturday 09/06/07
Melvin Gaels + Manorhamilton
Leitrim Gaels + Aughnasheelin
Aughawillan / Drumreilly + Mohill
Cloone + Glenfarne + St. Osnats ( Drumshanbo )

Under 14 Football School of Excellence
Our under 14 school of excellence for 2007 will commence on Saturday next with a trial session in Drumkeerin at 11.00 am. The following is the list of players requested to attend as nominated by the clubs.

Allen Gaels – Thomas Mulvey, Ryan Higgins, Donal Logan.
Annaduff – DeanÓgill, Chris Prior, Dylan Keane.
Aughavas – John Conefrey, Conor Mc Kiernan, Sean Mc Kiernan.
Aughawillan – Noel Plunkett, Brian Flanagan, Fionnbarr Quinn.
Aughnasheelin – KevinÓgallagher, Conal Mc Manus.
Bornacoola – Anthony Mulligan, Roy Keenan, Tony Shanley.
Carrigallen – Aaron Beirne, Gerard Percival, Fergus O’Rourke.
Cloone – Mark Mc Govern, Jack Mannix, Niall Quinn.
Dromahair – Rory Kelly, Cian Clinton.
Drumkeerin – Patrick Mc Hugh, Glen KavanÓgh, James Hazlette.
Fenagh – Darragh Mc Loughlin.
Glencar Manor. – Mark Fox, Patrick Loughlin, Killian McGriskin.
Glenfarne – Michael Ferguson, Rory McLoughlin, Eoin Rock.
Gortletteragh – Niall Woods, Barry Tiernan.
Leitrim Gaels – Michael Mc Manus, David Regan, Liam Cox.
Kiltubrid – Alan Crossan, Anthony Murray.
Melvin Gaels – Keith Mc Gloin, SeanÓgallagher, Jonathon Connolly.
Mohill – Shane Quinn, Ronan Reynolds, Niall Beirne.
Sean O’Heslins – Eoin Mc Hugh, John Fanning, Brian Beirne.
St. Marys – James Flynn, Conor Farrell, Joseph O’Rourke.

Bus Routes:

Route 1.
Ballinamore 9.15, Kiltubrid Park 9.35, Carrick 9.55, Leitrim 10.10, Drumshanbo 10.20, Drumkeerin 10.45.

Route 2. Carrigallen 8.45, Aughavas 9.00, Cloone 9.10, Mohill 9.20, Dromod 9.35, Annaduff 9.45, Drumkeerin 10.45.

Route 3. Kinlough 9.50, Manornamilton 10.15, Dromahair 10.30, Drumkeerin 10.45.

For any further information on the above please contact Terry McManus 071-9855658 or Thomas Keenan 087-6591049.

Primary School Go-Games Blitz
We will be advising all primary schools of the dates for their Go- Games blitz over the next week or so. Check with your school coach.

[b]Hurling News[/b]

Under 14 Hurling School of Excellence
Our under 14 Hurling school of excellence will commence on Wednesday 13/06/07 in preparation for the up-coming Connacht feile on 23/06/07 inÓgalway. Clubs and players will be contacted during the week to confirm venue etc.

Club Twinning
Under the new twinning project to assist clubs from the weaker Counties, Manorhamilton have been twinned with Padraig Pearses from Galway, with St. Marys twinned with Ballygar also from Galway. Both clubs are reminded that they must submit application to Connacht Council office before they travel to Galway, and are required to have their first meeting during June.

National Hurling Blitz weekend
The weekend of 25-26/08/07 has been designated National hurling Blitz weekend and Leitrim will host a blitz for weaker Counties at under 14 level. Full details will be published during the next few weeks.

Summer camps

There will be four all hurling summer camps during August as follows:
Manorhamilton …….. 30/07 to 01/08
Ballinamore ……….. 07/08 to 09/08
Carrick ……………… 13/08 to 15/08
Mohill ……………… 20/08 to 22/08

Camps will be open to boys and girls and the cost will be € 25 per person.

 

 

05-Jun-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Busy weekend for Clubs

This bank holiday weekend will be busy with 27 games scheduled for the 6 League Divisions over the 4 days.

There are 2 fixtures on Friday evening, one each from Division 1 (round 4) and Division 5. The remainder of Division 1 games are on Saturday evening along with 2 from Division 2.

Sunday sees Divisions 2 (round 4), Division 3 (round 6) and Division 5 in action and on Monday the 2 remaining games from Division 5 (round 8) and all of Division 4 (round 6) are scheduled.

 

 

29-May-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Feile Peil na nÓg – Offically Launched

The Leitrim Launch of Feile Peil na nÓg was a huge success on Wednesday evening in a packed Orchard Room in the Bush Hotel.

The event commenced with the arrival of the young Feile representatives from each of the Host clubs from Leitrim, Sligo and Roscommon. Tommy Moran was MC for the night and provided much entertainment throughout the evening. Entertainment of a musical and dancing variety was provided by the Ward Sisters from Aughnasheelin. A slide show of Images and Information relating to Feile was also included in the evenings programme.

There were many dignitaries speaking at the event throughout the course of the evening including Feile Committe members, Chairpersons of Leitrim County Boards, Sponsors Coca Cola, Connacht Council and the National Feile Executive. The Ladies President Geraldine Giles spoke about the importance of Feile for our youth and its importance as a GAA event.

Two player representatives, Sandra Butler and Joseph O Rourke both from St. Marys recited the Feile Players Charter.

The final speaker of the night was Uachtarán Cumann Lúthchleas Gael Nickey Brennan who made his address and declared Feile na nÓg 2007 officially launched. The final event was the ceremonial cutting of the cake by players Sharon McGowan Bornacoola and John McDermott from St. Marys.

The final round of school visits is performed today (Friday) in the Roscommon area with both Presidents available to address the Feile players in various venues throughout the day.

 

 

24-May-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO