Leitrim v Armagh

 

Play your part for Leitrim

We all know the chorus of The Boys from the County Armagh and probably most Armagh followers could manÓge a line or two from Lovely Leitrim, so there will be little between us if the singing starts on the stand and terraces on Saturday.

But it is not a song contest, of course. It’s serious stuff. The winners take another step in the Championship, while the losers return to domestic competition.

The men from the North will be raging hot favourites following on from their annihilation of Wicklow in the last Qualifier round, together with having been All Ireland winners just over a decade ago and also having part of the all-conquering Crossmaglen club in their line-up. Add to that big-time experience and what have you, so little wonder that the pundits will have this game down as a sure thing for the visitors.

All that could be a valuable plus for Leitrim. And if the men in the green and gold perform as they did in the second half of the replay against London, then Armagh might have a little more trouble than everybody is bargaining for. Those last thirty seven minutes or so in Hyde Park showed what passion, pride, determination and an abundance of skill can do.

There will be great pre-match focus of what a footballing genius like Jamie Clarke can do to the Leitrim backline. But Jamie can only dazzle with his brilliance when he is in possession of the ball, so whoever is detailed to be his marker has a very specific job to do, just don’t allow him possession. Easy to say, a lot harder to do, but that is what every man in a Leitrim jersey must achieve. Just get the better of your opposite number and what more can be expected of you. We need everybody playing to their full potential and working as a team.

If the game were in Crossmaglen or Lurgan or Armagh, the home support would boost their players. Surely we can rise to the same level in Carrick on Shannon? All of us can play a valuable part, more valuable than we might think. Nothing can lift the men in the green and gold more than the Lei-trim Lei-trim chant from every corner of Páirc Seán.

Be there.

 

 

08-Jul-13 by Leitrim GAA

What a Comeback

At half time in the Leitrim v London replay in Hyde Park, the stands and terraces and the radio listeners scattered around the country and overseas had surely been surmising just what the final score would be. Would Leitrim be absolutely whitewashed as never before? Surely there could be no way back, being fourteen points down, this was surely a bridge too far.

There would have been talk in the Leitrim dressing room too, but just what could anyone say by way of motivation?

Well, whatever was said surely brought a different team on to the field for the second half. From the throw-in there was a different attitude, a different spirit in those green and gold jerseys. The lead was chipped away and everyone played their hearts out. Now it was London who were on the ropes. Watches were checked over and over again. Would there be time? A golden chance of a LondonÓgoal went screaming wide, maybe this was more than a miss, maybe it meant our luck was in. The gap narrowed, few could believe their eyes. London had scored freely in the first half, but now were on the back foot, desperately seeking a few more points that would clinch it and knock the heart out of a battling Leitrim.

The excitement of the previous week in Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada paled in comparison to the tension filled seconds in the Hyde. A Leitrim goal ignited the Lei-trim Lei-trim chant that could be heard halfway to Athlone. There was still time, we could sense it would end in a draw. And extra time would surely be the opportunity Leitrim wanted. Please God, let us get a draw, just a draw, that’s all we’re asking for.

The final whistle ended our dreams of a Connacht Final appearance, but sent London players and supporters into ecstasy. They became history makers and who could begrudge them their glory?

Leitrim hearts were heavy, but the players could walk off the pitch with dignity.

 

 

02-Jul-13 by Leitrim GAA

Football Qualifiers

 

GAA Football All-Ireland Championship Round 2 Qualifier Draw

The draw for Round 2 of the Football Qualifiers took place this morning live on TV3s Ireland AM programme.

The draw is as follows (first team has home advantage):

To be played on July 6/7

Clare v Laois

Derry v Down

Roscommon v Tyrone

To be played on July 13/14

Longford v Wexford

Cavan v Fermanagh

Kildare v Louth

Leitrim v Armagh (please note game scheduled for Saturday 13th July at 5pm in Pairc Sean MacDiarmada)

 

Full fixture details will be confirmed in due course.

 

 

01-Jul-13 by Colette Fox – PRO

Round 2 All Ireland Football Qualifiers

The times, dates and venues for the Round 2 All-Ireland Football Qualifiers and Phase 2 of the Hurling Championship have been confirmed by the GAA.

Saturday, July 6 

GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 2

Clare v Laois, Cusack Park, Ennis, 5pm

Derry v Down, Celtic Park, 5pm

Roscommon v Tyrone, Dr Hyde Park, 6pm 

GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Phase 2

Clare v Laois, Cusack Park, Ennis, 3pm

Kilkenny v Tipperary, Nowlan Park, 7pm (Live on TV3)

Saturday, July 13

GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 2

Longford v Wexford, Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, 2pm

Leitrim v Armagh, Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada, 5pm (Stand tickets €15 and Terrace €10, U16s €5)

Cavan v Fermanagh, Kingspan Breffni Park, 7pm

Kildare v Louth, Newbridge, 7pm

 

Further information on ticketing for the Kilkenny-Tipperary Phase 2 Hurling Championship game to follow on GAA.ie.

 

 

01-Jul-13 by Colette Fox – PRO

Connacht GAA Championship

Sunday 30th June 2013
Dr. Hyde Park, Roscommon

 

Connacht GAA Minor Football Championship Semi Final

Galway v Mayo *
Throw in: 1.30pm
Referee: Ray McBrien (Leitrim)

Connacht GAA Senior Football Championship Semi Final REPLAY

London v Leitrim *
Throw in: 3.40pm
Referee: TBC

*Extra time to be played, in the event of a draw

NB:     Dul Isteach- Ticket Only 

  • Adult                           €20
  • Juveniles (U-16)           €5
  • Students & OAP’s          Full price must be paid.
  • Group Tickets               €30 (10 x juvenile & 1 Adult)

Refunds of €10 will be paid to OAP’s & Students, (with current ID cards), at Turnstiles 6&18

Groups: available through the Connacht GAA Office. Entry at Turnstile 8. All children must be accompanied by Group Leader(s)

Patrons are reminded that all persons, (including children, students and O.A.Ps), must have a ticket.

Tickets available through

  • Clubs in the participating counties
  • CountyBoard Offices

Leitrim County Board – Pairc Sean MacDiarmada, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim.
email: secretary.leitrim@gaa.ie              Phone: (071) 9620441

www.leitrimgaa.ie

Galway County Board – Pearse Stadium, Salthill, Galway

Email: administrator.galway@gaa.ie       Phone: 091)862500

Opening Hours- Monday to Friday, (9.30am-5pm)

 

Mayo County Board – McHale Park, Castlebar, Co. Mayo.

Email secretary.mayo@gaa.ie               Office number: 094-9250487

www.mayogaa.com

Connacht GAA Centre – Bekan, Cloonacurry, Claremorris, Co. Mayo

094-9630335. (Credit Card bookings accepted) 

or

Leitrim

Donohoe’s SuperValu, Ballinamore

Centra, Drumshambo

Rooney’s Supervalu, Manorhamilton

Glancy’s Supervalu, Carrick-on-Shannon

Galway

Centra, Athenry

Dunne’s SuperValu Ballinasloe

Holmes Ballygar, Ballygar,

Centra, Carnmore

Centra, Clarinbridge

KavanÓgh’s Supervalu, Clifden

Centra, Craughwell

Minihanes SuperValu, Gort
Clarke’s SuperValu, Barna
McInerney’s SuperValu, Loughrea
O’Toole’s SuperValu, Tuam
O’Meara’s SuperValu, Portumna
Nestor’s SuperValu, Oranmore
McCann’s SuperValu, Moycullen

Supervalu, Lackagh, Turloughmore

Mayo

Sweeney’s SuperValu, Achill

Roche’s Centra, Balla

HennÓgan’s Centra, Ballindine

Cuffe’s Centra, Belmullet

KavanÓgh SuperValu, Castlebar, Co Mayo
Moloney’s SuperValu, Bunree, Ballina, Co Mayo
Centra, Castlebar

Cummins’ SuperValu, Ballinrobe, Co Mayo
O’Connor’s SuperValu, Westport, Co Mayo

KavanÓgh’s SuperValu, Claremorris

Munnelly’s Centra, Crossmolina

KavanÓgh’s Supervalu, Kiltimagh

Sheridan’s Centra, Newport

Duffy’s SuperValu, Ballaghadereen, Co Mayo

Patrons are requested to arrive early for the games and co-operate with stewards and Gardai.  Please leave the vicinity of the stadium tidy.

Gates open 12.30pm.

 

 

 

26-Jun-13 by Colette Fox – PRO

Rollercoaster of Emotions

Rollercoaster of Emotions

Leitrim GAA followers certainly went through a whole rollercoaster of emotions last weekend.
On Saturday evening in Elvery’s McHale Park the supporters of the green and gold were in full voice coming up to half time, after a well takenÓgoal left the Minor side only three points down against a hotly fancied Mayo team. There was excited chatter among the loyal followers during the break, wondering could Leitrim up the game in the second half and even snatch a long awaited victory in the Electric Ireland Connacht Minor Championship. Play had barely resumed when Mayo took a firm grip on the game and ran out comfortable winners, despite the very best efforts of Enda Lyons and his charges. It was a bitter disappointment for them, many of whom had just completed their Leaving Cert and now have to wait till next Spring to be back in competitive action in a county jersey. For parents, club coaches. county team trainers and supporters, a victory would have been very welcome. But Leitrim are nothing if not good losers and the after match talk had switched to the big game in Carrick on the following day.

Sunday morning looked bleak, with dark clouds on the horizon. Was this a sign from the gods that Leitrim should get ready to swallow another bitter pill of defeat?
But as throw-in time came, the skies brightened and all seemed well for the first few minutes of play. Supporters were making themselves heard, but London followers could cheer too, especially after a shock goal and then the game was up for grabs. It was thundering stuff, end to end action, star players from each side succumbing to injury, a see-saw contest, gripping excitement, great scores and shocking misses, manly tackling and all that is good in gaelic football.
Everybody needed a breather at half time, during which Edwina Guckian and her sean-nós dancers thrilled the much larger than expected attendance. Edwina will be in Kerry in September as a contestant in the Rose of Tralee, all of Leitrim and London and Connacht wishing her well. Would either team in the dressing rooms be heading to Croker in September? Nobody cared, all that mattered was the next thirty five minutes, with a Connacht Final as the prize.
The action re-started and the cliff hanger continued, right to the last seconds. Defeat for either side would have been hard to take. They get to do it all again next Sunday in Hyde Park. Be there!

 

 

26-Jun-13 by Leitrim GAA

Connacht GAA Senior Football Championship Semi Final

Connacht Senior Football Championship Semi Final 

Páirc Seán MacDiarmada Sunday 23rd June 2013 Throw in 3.30pm

 

Leitrim team to play London 

 

The Leitrim team make five changes in personnel from the team that started against New York in May. Ciaran Egan, Enda Williams and Barry Prior come into a new look defence, with Brendan Brennan starting in midfield and Paddy McGowanÓgetting the nod at wing forward.

FOIREANN LIATROIM

Cathal McCrann (Gortletteragh)

Alan Wynne (Allen Gaels)

Ciaran Egan (Gortletteragh)

Gary Reynolds (Carrigallen)

Danny Beck (Mohill)

Enda Williams (Clonguish)

Barry Prior (Aughawillan)

Darren Sweeney (Glencar Manorhamilton)

Brendan Brennan (Melvin Gaels)

Paul Brennan (Melvin Gaels)

Emlyn Mulligan (Capt) (St Brigid’s)

Paddy McGowan (St Patricks Dromahair)

Kevin Conlon (St Patricks Dromahair)

James Glancy (Glencar Manorhamilton)

Robbie Lowe (St Marys)

 

 

 

 

19-Jun-13 by Colette Fox – PRO

One More Step

One More Step

 

Leitrim is but one step away from a Connacht Senior Final, a rare enough occurrence in our footballing story.

So every supporter of the Green and Gold is encouraged to be in Páirc Seán MacDiarmada on Sunday next for the eagerly awaited clash with London, victors over Sligo at Ruislip. We need no reminding of the Championship clash between the sides way back thirty six years ago, when every Leitrim Gael was on a high after the county captured its first ever Connacht Under 21 Championship title and had run a star-studded Kerry team so, so close in the All Ireland Semi-final. London put a halt to our euphoria by knocking us out of the Connacht Senior Championship.

A new generation of players are now centre-stage, with London in a particularly confident mood and chomping at the bit for a truly historic appearance in the Connacht Final. Leitrim have similar aspirations, so a cliff-hanger is in store.

What could make a distinct difference is the home support and the chants of “Lei-trim Lei-trim” ringing from every corner of Páirc Seán.

So a call goes out to Leitrim followers to be there to cheer on their county and help it take that one big step into the Connacht Final on July 21st.

 

 

19-Jun-13 by Leitrim GAA

Connacht GAA Football Championship

CONNACHT GAA FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

Sunday 23rd June 2013
Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada, Carrick-on-Shannon

Semi-Final: Connacht GAA Senior Football Championship
3.30pm: Leitrim v London
Semi-Final: Connacht GAA Minor Football Championship
1.30pm: Roscommon v Sligo

NB: Dul Isteach- Ticket Only

 Stand €25
 Terrace €20
 Juveniles (U-16) €5
 Students & OAPs Full price must be paid.
 Family Tickets available for Stand: Adult full price & child €5
 Group Tickets €30 (10 x juvenile & 1 Adult)

Refunds of €10 will be paid to OAPs & Students, (with current ID cards), for Stand & Terrace Tickets at designated areas, (Refund Box, Main Carpark & Turnstile 22).
Groups: available through the Connacht GAA Office. Entry at Turnstile 1. All children must be accompanied by Group Leader(s)
Season Ticket Holders: Entry at Turnstile 14

Patrons are reminded that all persons, (including children, students and O.A.Ps), must have a ticket.

Tickets available through 
 Clubs in the participating counties
 County Board Offices

Roscommon– 5-6 Castle View, Roscommon
Email: administrator.roscommon GAA.ie Phone: 090)6627176
www.roscommongaa.ie

Leitrim County Board, Pairc Sean MacDiarmada, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim.
email: secretary.leitrim@gaa.ie Phone: (071) 9620441
www.leitrimgaa.ie

Sligo County Board:Sligo GAA Office, Aughamore Near, Carraroe, Sligo
email: administrator.sligo@gaa.ie phone: 087-0524574(9am-5pm).
www.sligogaa.ie

 Connacht GAA Centre, Bekan, Cloonacurry, Claremorris, Co. Mayo
094-9630335. (Credit Card bookings accepted) 
or online at reception.connacht@gaa.ie

 at www.tickets.ie
 Supervalu & Centra Outlets. 
Leitrim
Donohoes SuperValu, Ballinamore
Centra, Drumshambo
Rooneys Supervalu, Manorhamilton
Glancys Supervalu, Carrick-on-Shannon
Roscommon
Smiths SuperValu Monksland, Athlone, Co Roscommon
Flemings SuperValu, Main Street, Roscommon, Co Roscommon
Duffys SuperValu, Ballaghadereen, Co Roscommon
Cahills SuperValu, Castlerea, Co Roscommon
Supervalu, Boyle
Sligo
Kanes Supervalu, Ballymote
Surlis SuperValu, Tubbercurry, Co Sligo
Cosgroves Centra, Maugheraboy, Co Sligo
Whitesides Centra, Collooney, Co Sligo
Mullaneys Supervalu, Grange
Tanseys Centra, Gurteen
Whitesides Supervalu, Ballisodare

Patrons are requested to arrive early for the games and co-operate with stewards and Gardai.

Please leave the vicinity of the stadium tidy.

Gates open 12.30pm.

 

 

 

18-Jun-13 by Colette Fox – PRO

Official Statement

Press Release from Leitrim GAA 29th May 2013
 
As a result of breaches of discipline that have fallen below the strict code of standards as agreed by team management and players, four panel members have been excluded from the Leitrim Senior Football panel.
 
There will be no further comment issued by Leitrim GAA on this matter.

 

 

 

29-May-13 by Leitrim GAA

Postcard to Home

Postcard to Home

 

Mike Carty of Rosie O Gradys Bar & Restaurant hosted a magnificent Leitrim evening on Friday 3/5/13. 

Leitrim Tourism Board kicked off the evening with a very informative promotional event which was attended by Joe Dolan, Chairman of Leitrim Tourism whos Bush Hotel is the Leitrim team sponsor; by Enda Stenson, Cathaoirleach of Leitrim County Council and by Sinead McDermott Leitrim Tourism Officer. 

Frank Brady of the Leitrim Society and Leitrim GAA New York paid tribute to the work being done by Leitrim Tourism in promoting his home county while special guest Seamus ORourke regaled the large attendance with a selection from his famous repertoire. 

In attendance also was Gerard Fitzgerald of Gerald Anthony Menswear Carrick on Shannon, sponsor of casual gear for the Leitrim team who with Joe Dolan was delighted to greet the team party and officials. 

Joe Flynn, Cathaoirleach of the Leitrim County Board conveyed sincere thanks to Mike Carty for his generous sponsorship of the meal to the team party. All the Leitrim folk (home and USA based) in attendance had the opportunity to meet the Leitrim players and wish them well for Sunday. 

On this wonderful Leitrim evening, the hospitality of Mike Carty set a wonderfully warm atmosphere as we all mingled and joined on the streets of Manhattan to wave off our heroes as they departed on their team bus. 

Liatroim Abú

 

 

04-May-13 by Colette Fox – PRO

The Leitrim team to play New York in the Quarter Final of the Connacht Championship

The Leitrim team to play New York in the Quarter Final of the Connacht Championship in gaelic Park, New York at 3pm (local time).

Foireann LIATROIM 

1 Cathal McCrann Cathal Mac BhroinnÓgortletteragh

2 Alan Wynne Ailéin Ó Gaoithín Allen Gaels

3 Fabian McMorrow Fabian Mac Muiri Melvin Gaels

4 Paddy Maguire Pádraig Mag Uidhir Glencar Manorhamilton

5 Danny Beck Dónall Ó Béice Mohill

6 Gary Reynolds Garraí Mac Raghnaill Carrigallen

7 Wayne McKeon Wayne Mac Eoin Ballinamore Seán O’Heslin’s

8 Tomas Beirne Tomás Ó Beirn Eslin

9 Darren Sweeney Darren Mac Suibhne Glencar Manorhamilton

10 Paul Brennan Pól Ó Braonáin Melvin Gaels

11 Emlyn Mulligan (C) Emlyn Ó Maolagáin St Brigid’s

12 Gerry Hickey Gearard Ó hÍcí Glencar Manorhamilton

13 Kevin Conlon Caoimhín Ó Connalláin St Patrick’s Dromahair

14 James Glancy Séamus Mac Fhlannchaidh Glencar Manorhamilton

15 Robbie Lowe Roibeard Mac Lu St Mary’s 

Bainisteoirí / Joint Management Team

Brian Breen and George Dugdale

Briain Ó Briain agus Seoirse Dugdale

 

 

 

03-May-13 by Colette Fox – PRO