Dessie Dolan Jr joins billing at Leitrim Supporters Club Launch in Croke Park on Thursday night

2016 launch Press Release

Dessie Dolan Jr joins billing at Leitrim Supporters Club launch in Croke Park on Thursday night next, January 21st.

 

Dessie Dolan Jr, one of the greatest players of his era and now a pundit with RTE, has joined the billing at the Leitrim Supporters Club event in Croke Park.

Despite being unfamiliar with the substitute’s role, the Westmeath Allstar, and son of former Leitrim Manager Dessie Snr, is stepping in to replace John O’Mahony who is unfortunately no longer in a position to attend due to an unavoidable clash of events.

“We are thrilled that Dessie is making himself available,” explained Ferghal McGill, secretary to the Dublin branch. “He was delighted to be asked and has many fond associations with Leitrim, none more so than the involvement of his father as senior county Manager. His contribution on the night will be fascinating for all to hear.”

In his time as a Westmeath player, Dessie was an integral part of the county’s most successful period from 2001-2008, the highlight, of course, being their Leinster Championship win in 2004 under the Managerial guidance of the late, great, Paudí Ó Sé. He also had notable success at club level with Garycastle GAC, and was selected to represent Ireland in the International Rules series, all of which will be teased out in conversation with MC for the night, Colin Regan.

The large expected crowd will also hear from Leitrim fiddling legend Ben Lennon. The Kiltyclogher native will chat about his life and before treating those in attendance to some traditional tunes, with the accompaniment of some well-known friends.

One interesting member of the audience will be the current Leitrim senior football Manager, Shane Ward, who will also outline his plans for the year ahead while County Chairperson, Terrence Boyle, will provide an update on all Leitrim GAA activities.

The night, of course, kick-starts a fundraising campaign without which the Leitrim County Board simply couldn’t continue its high level of work and investment in Leitrim teams on and off the field. The event will take place on Thursday, January 21, in the Celtic Suite of Croke Park with parking available in the Cusack Stand car park (accessed through the GAA museum entrance off Clonliffe Road. Doors will open at 7.30pm with the addresses and entertainment starting at 8pm sharp.

A free bus will travel from Leitrim to the launch, with the following departure times:

Leaving Swimming Pool Drumshanbo: 4.30pm; Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada: 4.45pm; Football pitch Bornacoola Dromod: 5pm.

The bus is FOC, and there is no need to book. Light refreshments will be provided at the interval. 

 

 

17-Jan-16 by Leitrim Supporters Club – Dublin

Attention Leitrim GAA Supporters Club (Dublin) Launch in Croke Park Thursday 21st January

The bus departure times for travelling  to the launch of the Dublin branch  of the Leitrim Supporters Club in Croke Park on next Thursday January 21st are as follows:

The bus is free of chaarge and there is no requirement to book a seat

Swimming Pool Drumshanbo   4.30pm

Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada         4.45pm

Bornacoola GAA Grounds         5.00pm

 

 

 

15-Jan-16 by Declan Bohan – PRO

Irish Conversation Classes

Irish Conversation Classes

 Ciorcal Comhrá

Ballinamore Library will be again be running a Ciorcal Comhrá every Tuesday where people meet to practice their Irish and to improve their use of the language with help from the organisers. 

The Ciorcal is run in a very enjoyable manner and is attended by adults and also by some Leaving Cert students for whom the practice is good for their Irish orals. Those attending are divided into separate groups starting with people with very basic knowledge of Irish to those with a reasonable amount of the language and those who are more advanced.

The Ciorcal Comhrá starts Tuesday 12 January in Ballinamore Library at 8.00pm. Admission is free. Beidh Fáilte romhat.

 

 

07-Jan-16 by Ballinamore Library

2016 Leitrim Supporters Club Launch Thursday 21 January

2016 launch Press Release 

John O’Mahony and Ben LennonSpecial Guests at Leitrim Supporters Club Launch in Croke Park 

The county’s 1994 Connacht championship winning Manager, John O’Mahony, and one of our greatest ever musicians, Ben Lennon, will be the special guests at the annual Leitrim Supporters’ Club launch in the Celtic Suite of Croke Park on Thursday, January 21. 

The night has become a must-attend event for anyone with a Leitrim connection in the capital and surrounding counties, while the quality of entertainment over the past two years has also attracted a large crowd from home. Organised by the Dublin Branch of the Leitrim’s Supporters Club, last year’s event drew 160 persons who enjoyed the recollections of Ballinamore Olympian, Colin Griffin’s, followed by some wonderful entertainment by Charlie McGettigan.

This year an equally large crowd is expected. As well as getting the chance to catch up with old friends and members of the Leitrim senior squad of 2016, they will enjoy some insightful chat from one of the most successful Managers to have graced the inter-county football scene. While John O’Mahony will forever hold a special place in Leitrim hearts for steering the county to only their second Connacht championship in 1994, he went on to guide Galway to two All-Ireland titles in 1998 and 2001.

His recently released his biography, ‘Keeping the Faith’ reveals the man’s passion for football in the West. MC on the night, Colin Regan, one of his former players, will talk to ‘Johnno’ about his life in the game, and the secret to unlocking Leitrim’s potential.

One interesting member of the audience will be the current Leitrim senior football Manager, Shane Ward, will also outline his plans for the year ahead while County Chairperson, Terrence Boyle, will provide an update on all Leitrim GAA activities.

The night will conclude with a rare and special treat as Ben Lennon, native of Rossinver and one of the country’s most respected traditional musicians, will, in conversation with Colin Regan, share an insight into his remarkable life before regaling everyone with a few tunes (Ben will be accompanied by some of his musical friends on the night). His biography, The Fiddler’s Twist, outlines how his parents’ love of music and the characters of the hinterland of north Leitrim, Fermanagh, and Sligo, helped to mould the Lennon family into one of Traditional music’s most authentic custodians and curators. The opportunity to catch Ben in this unique setting is not to be missed.

The night, of course, kick-starts a fundraising campaign without which the Leitrim County Board simply couldn’t continue its high level of work and investment in Leitrim teams on and off the field. The event will take place on Thursday, January 21, in the Celtic Suite of Croke Park with parking available in the Cusack Stand car park (accessed through the GAA museum entrance off Clonliffe Road. Doors will open at 7.30pm with the addresses and entertainment starting at 8pm sharp. Light refreshments will be provided at the interval.  

 

 

07-Jan-16 by Leitrim Supporters Club – Dublin

Chairpersons Invite to Leitrim GAA (Dublin Branch) Supporters Club Draw Launch

January, 7, 2016

A chara,

 

The Leitrim GAA Supporters Club (Dublin Branch) is delighted to invite you to attend the 2016 Supporters’ Club annual launch on Thursday, January 21, in the Celtic Suite of the home of the GAA – Croke Park. 

We are honoured that the county’s 1994 Connacht championship winning Manager, John O’Mahony, and one of our greatest ever musicians, Ben Lennon, will be the special guests at this year’s event. Acting as MC on the night, former Leitrim footballer Colin Regan will interview both men while Ben and some of his musical friends will also treat us to a few tunes.

Leitrim Senior Football Manager, Shane Ward, will outline his plans for the year ahead while County Chairperson, Terence Boyle, will also address the expected large gathering with information regarding the eagerly anticipated opening of the Centre of Excellence in Annaduff early this year.  

Last year’s launch in Croke Park drew the largest crowd in years with over 160 people in attendance. It was a great social occasion with many Leitrim natives travelling from Meath, Louth, Wicklow, Kildare, and all over Dublin to catch up. As ever a large crowd also travelled from the Leitrim to be there on the night.

This will be another great Leitrim gathering and we hope you can join us. Please also spread the word to anyone from Leitrim you may know that would be interested in attending – the more the merrier.

 

Doors will open at 7.30pm with the addresses and entertainment starting at 8pm sharp. Light refreshments will be served. A special draw will take place for those who buy a Supporters Club ticket or take a booklet of tickets to sell.

I very much look forward to seeing you on the night.

 

___________________________

Mike Feeney, Chairperson Dublin Branch 

 

What: Launch of the 30th Year of the Leitrim GAA Supporters Club.

Where: Celtic Suite, Croke Park (parking in the Cusack Stand car park).

Who: With Special guests John O’Mahony and Ben Lennon.

When: Thursday January 21, 2016, at 7.30pm.

 

 

 

07-Jan-16 by Mike Feeney – Chairperson Dublin Branch LGAASC

2016 Leitrim GAA Convention Report

The 2016 Leitrim GAA Convention Reports are available to download from this link

 

 

17-Dec-15 by Declan Bohan – PRO

2016 Leitrim GAA Convention Photographs

2016 Leitrim GAA Convention Photographs are available to download from this link

 

 

17-Dec-15 by Declan Bohan – PRO

Leitrim GAA County Executive Committee 2016

President Gerry Mahon (Ballinamore-Sean O Heslinss)

Chairman Terence Boyle (Aughnasheelin)

Vice Chairman Sean O Suilleabhain (Ballinamore Sean O Heslins)

Secretary Attracta O Reilly (St Marys-Kiltoghert)

Assistant Secretary John Keenan (Gortletteragh)

Treasurer Brian Gordon (Mohill)

Assistant Treasurer John Mulvey (Ballinaglera)

Public Relations Officer Declan Bohan (Bornacoola)

Development Officer Pat Feely (Glencar/Manorhamilton)

Coaching Officer Hughie Clinton (St Patricks-Dromahair)

Hurling Officer Martin Cunniffe (St Marys-Kiltoghert)

Cultural and Irish Officer Claire Crossan (St Marys-Kiltoghert)

Childrens Officer Gerry Gallogly (Aughavas)

Central Council Delegate PJ Meehan (Kiltubrid)

Connacht Council Officers Enda Tiernan (Cloone) and Jim Meehan (St Patricks-Dromahair)

 

 

14-Dec-15 by Declan Bohan – PRO

Leitrim GAA Awards 2015 Announced

Coiste Chontae Liatroma Awards  2015 

 

Jim Lynch Hall of Fame:                      Mickey Dorrigan, Gortletteragh

County Player of Year:                        Cathal Mc Crann, Gortletteragh

Senior Club Player of Year:                  Michael Mc Guinness, Mohill

Intermediate Club Player of Year:         Fabian Mc Morrow, Melvin Gaels

Junior Club Player of Year:                   Niall Mc Govern, Mohill

Senior Referee of Year:                       Seamus Mulhern, St. Mary’s Kiltoghert

Minor Player of Year:                           Ryan O’Rourke, Fenagh St. Caillins

U16  Player of Year:                            Jack Gilheany, Fenagh St. Caillins

Coiste na nÓg Referee of Year:            Patrick Guckian,  Fenagh St. Caillins

Club Grounds of Year:                         Fenagh St. Caillins

County Hurler of Year:                         Padraig O Donnell,  Abbeyknockmoy, Galway 

Senior Club Hurler of Year:                   Morgan Quinn,  Ballinamore Hurling

Junior Club Hurler of Year:                   Hughie Glancy, Carrick Hurling

Senior Handballer of Year:                   Barry Mc Donagh, Fenagh Handball

Juvenile Handballer of Year:                 David Wrynn,  Fenagh Handball

 

 

10-Dec-15 by Declan Bohan – PRO

Gaeltacht Scholarships 2016

Gaeltacht Scholarships

 

Leitrim Co Board GAA is offering grants for attendance at Gaeltacht courses to Leitrim boys and girls as part of their promotion of an ghaeilge. These grants are open to registered and paid-up members of Leitrim GAA clubs, boys or girls.

 

Some of the grants are part-sponsored by Gaeltacht colleges. In the case of cash grants, when students return they can claim their grant money on production of evidence of having successfully completed the course.

 

Application forms can be printed from the Leitrim GAA website www.leitrimgaa.ie under Scór section or can be requested from the Secretary of any GAA club.

 

Beidh na hiarratais le fail i ngach meanscoil sa Chontae freisin

 

The closing date for applications is Saturday 5 December 2015.

 

 

 

18-Nov-15 by Oifigeach Cultuir agus Teanga

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Keeping The Faith The John OMahony Autobiography

John O’Mahony is one of the greatest Managers in gaelic football history. He is also the man who brought more hope to the people of Connacht than anybody else in modern times.

Keeping The Faith tells the story of defiance and determination, but most especially is allows us to fully understand a GAA man with a brilliant mind.

O’Mahony guided Leitrim, in 1994, to their first Connacht title in 67 years, and twice, in 1998 and 2001, brought Galway the whole way – winning two All-Ireland football titles.

He also twice managed his native Mayo as they desperately sought to get their hands on Sam Maguire for the first time since 1951.

Now a sitting TD, John O’Mahony is a respected commentator and analyst on gaelic football. Keeping The Faith is his first book.

John will be signing copies of his book on Saturday 14th November at 2pm in The Reading Room Bookshop, Bridge Street, Ck-on Shannon

 

 

11-Nov-15 by Liam Hayes-Hero Books

The Leitrim GAA 1994 Huddle

The Leitrim GAA 1994 Huddle

There are few Leitrim people who do not remember that famous day, 21 years ago, when Declan Darcy lifted the Nestor Cup. Much has been written about this momentous journey and everyone has their own treasured memory of that summer 21 years ago.  As part of National Heritage Week, a nostalgic evening of remembrance is taking place in Ballinamore Library on Friday August 28th at 8pm.  This will be an ‘up for the match’ type event led by Seán Ó Súilleabháin where those present will discuss the lead up, the matches, the aftermath and the positive impact of Leitrim’s historic championship of 1994.  There will also be an exhibition of memorabilia, including letters, cards, telegrams of good wishes and congratulations from home and abroad, sent to the County Board Secretary, Tommy Moran and the football used in the Connacht final will also be on display.  For further information please contact Mary Conefrey on 0719645567.  Don’t miss it!

 

 

24-Aug-15 by Declan Bohan – PRO