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The first meeting of Coiste Chontae Liatroma 2025 took place at Avant Money Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada last night and dealt with the competition motions that were referred forward from the Convention Clár in December. How the motions were received is outlined below:

Motion 1

Members of the County panel should be made available to play all All-County League games.

Mohill – Motion Lost

Motion 2

Underage competition grades shall revert to U14, U16, and U18, but also retain the U13 Competition. U18 can run alongside U14, with U16 running alongside U13 and overall discretion on this be at the discretion of CCC Liatroma. The focus of the U18 Competition should be over the summer months to support player retention and improvement.

Fenagh St. Caillin’s – Motion not taken due to Motion 3 below

Motion 3

To revert the grading of underage competitions back to even numbers – Under 14, Under 16 & Under 18 (Minor) and that players who are in their last year of Minor will be eligible to play adult football.

Aughawillan – Motion Lost

Motion 4

That Leitrim County Board put forward a request to the GAA insurance Committee to review the current levy system in the player injury fund, specifically with a view to applying the levy only to the specific teams that have claims, rather than the current method of applying the levy on every team from under 7 to senior level registered by the unit.

Aughnasheelin – To be followed up on with Central Council

Motion 5

To accommodate clubs that do not have sufficient numbers to have a second teams they can join with another club to form an independent team in junior championship and the first 13 players from each club cannot play on this team.

Aughnasheelin – Motion withdrawn

Motion 6

In Under 13 football if a player is fouled that player must take free kick themselves.

Aughnasheelin – Motion referred to Coiste na nÓg for consideration in the formulation of U13 Regulations.

Motion 7

All adult players who are part of county panels who do not get meaningful game time are to be made available to their club when their club team has a competitive game. Meaningful game time to be a minimum of 20 minutes playing time. Reference game to establish meaningful game time is the competitive inter county game immediately prior to the club competitive fixture.

Glencar/Manorhamilton – Motion referred to CCC Liatroma for consideration while formulating 2025 League Regulations for approval at later time of the year.

Motion 8

Glencar Manorhamilton GAA is currently the only club that has adult hurling teams. We encourage and promote the playing of both codes and have a number of dual players. Due to this, we are disproportionately negatively impacted in regards access to/ availability of inter county panellists to our teams. We are seeking where Glencar Manorhamilton GAA inter county panellists do not get meaningful game time (20 minutes) they are made available to the club.

Glencar/Manorhamilton – Motion referred to CCC Liatroma for consideration while formulating 2025 League Regulations for approval at a later time of the year.

Motion 9

Start Date of Competitions: The date of competition in Leitrim club football is to be dictated by when the winners of the senior/intermediate championship are out in the Connacht club championship.  Example: Leitrim Champions V Roscommon Champions 17/10/2024,  Leitrim Senior Championship final 3 weeks earlier 27/10/2024,  Then all fixtures are worked back from the 27/10/2024.  This would hopefully give the Leitrim teams a more competitive edge when it comes to the Connacht Club Championship.

Glencar/Manorhamilton – Motion to be considered by CCC Liatroma in devising 2025 Club Championship Master Fixture Plan.

Motion 10

Senior Championship Restructure: Two Groups of 4, each team plays each team in their group once. The top team in each group straight into the semi-finals. The team placed in second place in each group plays teams played in third place in each group in the quarter finals.  The bottom teams in each group play in a relegation final.  Teams should be seeded, with the previous year’s finalists and losing semi-finalists to be drawn into opposite groups at each relevant stage of the draw. Remaining four teams to be drawn to complete the groups by open draw.  The benefits of this we believe are: Fairness and Balance: Seeding teams based on previous performance ensures balanced competition, preventing stronger teams from being clustered in one group.  Increased Competitiveness: With each team playing every other team in their group, every match counts, maintaining high stakes throughout the group stage.  Clear Path to Finals: The structure provides a straightforward progression to the semi-finals and finals, making it easier for teams to prepare.

Glencar/Manorhamilton – Motion withdrawn

Motion 11

That CCC Liatroma examine the possibility of playing the U20 Football Championship at a later time of the year in order to ease the pressure on teams in attempting to field during the summer months.

Bornacoola – Motion Lost

Motion 12

That CCC Liatroma, in formulating its regulations for the Junior C Football Championship should endeavour to build in a minimum of three games per club at the round robin stages.

Bornacoola. – Motion referred to CCC Liatroma for consideration

Quid Games –  Would you like to be a contestant ?

Leitrim GAA and Leitrim LGFA are currently recruiting contestants to participate in Quid Games which is scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 16th.
If you would like to be a contestant you should contact secretary.leitrim@gaa.ie or secretary.leitrim@lgfa.ie to be in with chance of sharing the €10,000 first prize.

We would like to take this opportunity to wish our players, clubs, mentors, officials, administrators, supporters and sponsors a Happy Christmas and a wonderful New Year for 2025.

Beannachtaí na Nollaig agus Athbhlíaín faoi shéan is faoi mhaise daoibh go léir

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Anne & the Carroll Family, Cavan Town, wish to convey our sincere appreciation to the people of Leitrim especially the GAA fraternity for your kindness and support following PJ’s recent death in late October.

Over the past four years, Leitrim GAA has run a very successful fundraising campaign the 50-Mile Challenge and we were delighted to be joined by Leitrim LGFA for the last two of these,  adding a bounce and an energy to the month of January each year.

We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who supported and took part — it proved a vital source of funding for our activities over the past four years. In 2024 we achieved promotion to Allianz League Division 3, captured the Andrew O’Neill Cup as All-Ireland C Hurling Champions and our U16 Footballers brought home the Fr. Manning Cup for the first time since 1990. In addition to this, there were much improved performances from all of our representative teams from U20 down through the Academies.  The 50 Mile Challenge campaign which was supported locally and nationally, as well as in some 70 different locations worldwide, raised over €500,000 over its four-year term. We are so grateful to all those who took part. There was a sense of belonging that we hope to hold onto as we head into a new campaign in 2025.

This coming year, while we will press pause on the 50-Mile Challenge, we are thrilled to introduce a new initiative: The Quid Games. This exciting event will take place on March 16th, and we’re counting on your support once again.     The Quid Games is a joint venture between Leitrim GAA and Leitrim LGFA, and promises to be a fun and engaging event for all.

To kick things off, we hosted a soft launch event in Carrick Business Campus on December 12th, where we had an online chat hosted by Declan Bohan, Secretary of Leitrim GAA and Kathy Butler, Chairperson Leitrim LGFA. We heard from Justin Fannon, from Leitrim County Council, who are delighted to support initiatives by Leitrim LGFA & GAA, particularly those reaching the Leitrim Diaspora. With a gathering event due to happen in May of 2025 (23rd to 25th), there is excitement building with a weekend of homecoming celebration planned – for more information see theleitrimgathering.com

Declan went on to chat with Leitrim Ladies stalwart Claire Owens and one of Leitrim GAA’s young guns Donal Casey about their significant achievements this year and thoughts for the upcoming season.  Check out the Facebook pages of Leitrim GAA or LGFA part 1 / part 2 for a recording!

Both players expressed their gratitude to the respective county boards for the support they receive which they do not underestimate, and without sponsorship and fundraising there quite simply would be no county teams.  Clare stressed the importance of continued support to ensure a future for the teams with so much talent coming through and with some of the highest per capita rates of participation in Gaelic games in the country, we need to nurture our emerging talent.  Donal spoke about the commitment required to play football for Leitrim.  With most young people studying some distance from home, commuting for training and games can be challenging so financial support is really vital.

The night finished up with words of thanks from both players and they expressed their ambitions for 2025 –   to once again do the people of Leitrim proud.

There will be an official launch in January, in the meantime if you or your company would like to get involved—whether by participating, sponsoring a team, or sponsoring a competition—please don’t hesitate to contact us. Your continued support is invaluable, and together we can make this initiative a huge success.

We look forward to your participation in The Quid Games and thank you for your ongoing commitment to our community.

Gaelic Armour is delighted to unveil a landmark three-year partnership with Leitrim GAA, becoming the official kit manufacturer for all Leitrim GAA county teams. This innovative profit-sharing agreement represents a significant milestone for both organisations, celebrating a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and the rich Gaelic Games heritage of County Leitrim.

Under this exciting agreement, Gaelic Armour will supply Leitrim GAA teams with state-of-the-art playing kits, training gear, and supporter merchandise. All kits, including replica jerseys, will be proudly designed and manufactured in Ireland, ensuring superior quality while reflecting the unique identity and culture of Leitrim.

Commenting on the partnership, Billy Hayes, Managing Director of Gaelic Armour, said:
“We are thrilled to partner with Leitrim GAA. While it may be considered a small county in terms of population, it is a big county in terms of passion, pride, and love for Gaelic Games. At Gaelic Armour, we are dedicated to designing products that not only deliver peak performance but also honour the traditions and heritage of Leitrim players and supporters. We look forward to an exciting journey together over the next three years.”

The collaboration launches with the unveiling of the new Leitrim GAA jersey, inspired by the iconic Pól an Eas waterfall.  This unique design pays homage to Leitrim’s stunning natural beauty and resilient spirit, while incorporating Gaelic Armour’s innovative fabric technology to enhance player performance.

Leitrim GAA Chairperson, Enda Stenson, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership:
“This agreement with Gaelic Armour marks an exciting new chapter for Leitrim GAA.  It brings a strong commercial incentive for both parties, and their commitment to Irish manufacturing aligns perfectly with our values. We’re proud to see our players and supporters wear jerseys that capture the essence of our county while enhancing performance on the pitch.”

Fans can look forward to an exclusive launch event for the new jersey, alongside a full range of supporter merchandise available in stores and online.

This partnership underscores Gaelic Armour’s ongoing mission to support grassroots and elite Gaelic Games, fostering pride, passion, and performance across Ireland.

About Gaelic Armour
Gaelic Armour is an innovative Irish sportswear brand, specialising in high-performance gear for Gaelic Games. Known for its cutting-edge designs and sustainable practices, Gaelic Armour is dedicated to supporting players and communities with premium products that celebrate the history and heritage of the GAA.

Link to Gaelic Armour Online Retail store which will open on Friday, 22 Nov, at 8am:

https://www.gaelicarmour.com/collections/leitrim-gaa