Sympathy

Coiste Chontae Liatroma CLG regret the death of Michael Kenny.

Michael made a significant contribution to his club Carrigallen and to Leitrim GAA with notable contributions through his involvement with underage development.

Coiste Chontae Liatroma CLG extend sympathies to his wife Mary, daughter Collette, sons Stephen, Anthony, Darren and Ciarán, his sisters and extended family.

Funeral Announcement and Arrangements

Michael Kenny of Aughawillen, Carrigallen, Leitrim

At the Mater Hospital, surrounded by his loving family (after a long illness bravely borne).
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary (nee Coen) daughter Collette, sons Stephen, Anthony, Darren and Ciarán, sisters Veronica (Ballinamore) Evelyn, Deirdre and Eleanor (USA) Frances (Lucan) and Leah (Croom), uncle, aunts, father-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends.

Reposing at his residence from 12 noon until 4.30pm this Wednesday afternoon. Family time before removal which will arrive to St. Marys Church, Carrigallen at 8.15pm.  Funeral Mass on Thursday morning 22nd November at 11am followed by burial in adjoining cemetery.  Family flowers only please.  Donations if desired to The Leukaemia Trust, c/o St. Jamess Hospital, Dublin 8

 

 

20-Nov-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Tourism Innovation in Leitrim

Leitrim Development company invite interested people to an event entitled “Tourism Innovation in Leitrim” in the Landmark Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon on the 8th November 2012 from 12.30am-5pm. They are inviting tourism businesses, tourism service providers, members of community & voluntary groups and festivals groups and anyone interested or involved in Tourism in Leitrim to attend.

The seminar will be an examination & discussion on models of innovation and good practice from across Ireland. This event will focus on areas where the Rural Development (LEADER) Programme can assist in the development of tourism businesses and the tourist sector in Co. Leitrim.

-Rural Development (LEADER) staff will be available for discussions on project supports

-Case Studies & Guest Speakers

-Showcase of previously funded Rural Development (LEADER) projects

-Networking opportunity for private sector operators and community groups.

Attendance should be confirmed before the 5th November by emailing ksweeney@ldco.ie or phone 071-9641770.

 

 

 

 

05-Nov-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Fashion Show not to be missed

The Leitrim County Senior Footballers and Friends will host a fundraising Gala Fashion Show this Sunday night, 28th October in Lough Rynn Castle Hotel, Mohill.  

Friends of Leitrim GAA can purchase tickets from any member of the Leitrim Senior Football Panel, the Management Team or from any of the participating stores which are listed on our Poster on the front page of the website.  Those without tickets can purchase on the night.  Tickets are priced at €15.

The event kicks off at 7.30 with a wine reception.  Plenty of surprises are guaranteed, you may even recognise some of the models!  A raffle will also take place with fantastic spot prizes on offer.

This is a wonderful initiative by our committed footballers and we urge supporters of Leitrim GAA to come along and show their support for our footballers on the night.

ALL DOLLED UP FOR LEITRIM promises to be a great night…… dont miss it.

 

 

24-Oct-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Volunteer Ireland Awards

Volunteer Ireland Awards
 
Nominations are now open for the 5th Volunteer Ireland Awards. The awards are a major annual initiative to celebrate volunteering in Ireland and are coordinated by Volunteer Ireland and supported by Panadol. Now in its fifth year, the Awards aim to celebrate and recognise the thousands of remarkable people across the country who selflessly give their time and talent to benefit others and their communities.
 
Is there an outstanding volunteer within your club that goes above and beyond to help others? If so, then give them the ultimate ‘Thank You’ by nominating them for a Volunteer Ireland Award by completing the online nomination form. 
 
The closing date for nominations is October 26, so make sure that your nominee doesn’t miss out on the chance to become Irelands Volunteer of the Year.
 
For more information and to complete the online nomination form, please visit www.volunteer.ie. 

 

 

17-Oct-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Sympathy

The death has occurred of Seamus BONNER of Blanchardstown, Dublin former County Leitrim Senior Football Team Manager.  

Seamus had an illustrious playing career with Donegal spanning two decades and 129 games in the 1970s and ‘€’80s.  He was a member of the Civil Service club in Dublin, and was also one of Brian McEniff’€’s lieutenants in the early 1990s and a member of the 1992 backroom team.  A three time Ulster Senior Championship winner and along with Brian McEniff, holds the distinction of being involved in Donegal’€’s first five Ulster championship wins, three as a player and two as a mentor. Seamus managed the Leitrim Senior Footballers in the 96/97 season and his selectors were Dan Meehan and Noel Crossan and team advisor was Dr Pat O Neill.

Coiste Chontae Liatroma take this opportunity to sympathy with the Bonner family, our thoughts and prayers are with them at this difficult time.

Bonar (Bonner) Seamus, Blanchardstown and formerly of Drumlongher, Donegal Town, October 11th 2012, peacefully, after a long illness at The Mater Private. Beloved husband of Cathy and dear father of Annette, Enda, Seamus and Kevin, deeply missed by his loving family, brother Liam, daughter-in-law Ann-Marie, grandson Cillian, aunts, uncle, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and a large circle of friends and neighbours.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at his home this Saturday evening with removal to St. Brigid’€’s Church, Blanchardstown to arrive for 5pm. Funeral Mass on Monday at 11am with burial afterwards in Confey Cemetery. House
Private Please.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

 

 

11-Oct-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

2012 HurlingShinty International Series

The 2012 Hurling/Shinty International Series involving Ireland and Scotland takes place again this year at Senior and U21 level.

The Senior Series is played on a home and away basis and the opening game is due to take place in Bught Park, Inverness on Saturday, October 20.

The second leg takes place in Ennis on October 27 and this will be preceded by the U21 game which is due to be played on Friday, October 19 at 7pm under lights in St.Josephs Doora Barefield, Ennis.

The Irish Hurling/Shinty Senior Team is managed by John Meyler (Cork) and Michael Walshe (Kilkenny) with Gregory O’Kane (Antrim) and Jeffrey Lynskey (Galway) looking after the U21 team.

Teams are selected on the basis of two trial games and every effort is made to provide representation to the developing counties while also providing these players with the opportunity to play alongside a small group of players drawn from Tier 1 counties.

Both Senior Games will be transmitted live by TG4 at the following times;
October 20 – 1.15pm
October 27 – 2.05pm

Coiste Chontae Liatroma take this opportunity to congratulate Morgan Quinn from Aughawillan on his selection on the Irish U21 team.

U21 PANEL
Ronan McAteer (Monaghan)
Conor Corvan (Armagh)
Kevin Downes (Limerick)
Patrick Flynn (Laois)
Tony Kelly (Clare)
Niall Kilroy (Roscommon)
James King (Armagh)
Seadna Morey (Clare)
Stephen Morris (Meath)
Conal Morgan (Antrim)
Shane Nolan (captain, Kerry)
Niall O’Brien (Westmeath)
Paul O’Grady (Mayo)
Morgan Quinn (Leitrim)
Jamie Ryan (Galway)
James Toher (Meath)
Nathan Unwin (Laois)
Ollie Walsh (Kilkenny)

 

 

10-Oct-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Ocean FM and Shannonside FM

Ocean FM Coverage

Ocean FM will feature a County Final Special on the Sunday Sports Show from 2-6pm, with extensive coverage of the Leitrim senior decider. Kevin Blessing and PJ Leddy will be live from Páirc Seán to sample the atmosphere, get the pre-match views of experts and fans alike, and, of course, bring you live commentary and aftermatch reaction from both camps.
Nothing beats being there, but make sure to bring your portable radio or phone along with you to the match to catch all the coverage, or download the Ocean FM App for your IPhone or Android to listen live anywhere in the world.

Shannonside FM Coverage

Shannonside FM will feature a County Final Special on Sunday.  From 2pm they will have live updates from the Minor game and from 3.30 they will have live coverage of the Senior Final along with pre and post match reaction.

 

 

 

05-Oct-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Connacht GAA Bursary Awards 201213

Connacht GAA Bursary Awards 2012/13

Connacht GAA, in support of the National Student Bursary Scheme, will award bursaries of €750 to students attending Higher Education colleges as part of its ongoing commitment to Player Welfare.
The scheme, which is now in its sixth year, will be open to members of the Association who are attending a full-time Higher Education course and who are active participants in their Higher Education club. Students who hold other GAA-related or a college scholarship/bursary will not be eligible to apply.
Connacht GAA welcomes applications from those students in our province, (Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Roscommon & Sligo), regardless whether their attendance is at a college inside or outside of Connacht”.
Each bursary granted will be for €750 and payment will be made annually in two instalments of €375. Further information and application forms for this years scheme are currently available to download from www.connachtgaa.ie.
Senior Intercounty players who were on their Countys Senior Panel in 2012 should apply for Bursaries via the Gaelic Players Association; further information at www.gaelicplayers.com.

Connacht GAA Office,
Clare Streeet,
Ballyhaunis,
Co. Mayo
www.connachtgaa.ie
Phone: 094)9630335
Email: reception.connacht@gaa.ie

The closing date for application will be October 19th, 2012.
Applications received after the closing date will not be eligible for consideration.

You can download an application form from here.

 

 

 

22-Sep-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

The Bush Hotel renews its sponsorship

Leitrim GAA are delighted to welcome The Bush Hotel as our main Sponsors for the coming year. This well known hotel is now entering its 4th successive year as our main sponsors. This indeed demonstrates great confidence by the Dolan Family in the endeavours of Leitrim GAA and we are greatly indebted to them. We too welcome on board our management team of last year, Brian Breen and George Dugdale, while Brendan Guckian, Padraig Kenny and Jimmy Holohan are back at the helm with our under 21s. We wish them all the best and hope to build on the progress of the year gone by.

Joe signs up

 

 

18-Sep-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Irish Autism Action Organisation Table Quiz

The Irish Autism Action Organisation are running a Table Quiz nationwide and have asked the St Marys club to help them with their Quiz in Leitrim as they are having it in the Landmark Hotel, Carrick on Shannon on October 4th.  Tables of 4 @ 40euro per table.  There is an overall prize nationwide for the highest score and the prize is a table for 8 at the Keith Duffy Masquerade Ball in the Ritz Carlton Hotel on 1st Dec 2012.  There will be local prizes on the night at each venue.  
 
They are also doing a run from Sligo to Dublin on Oct 11th and 12th.   
 
Would you and some of your friends be interested in taking a table on the night or sponsoring a table?
 
It is for a good cause and St Marys would gladly appreciate any help towards this.
 
Contact Attracta on 0861708499

 

 

16-Sep-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Sympathy

On behalf of Coiste Chontae Liatroma we wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family, friends and fellow players in Lisnaskea Emmetts GAC and Fermanagh GAA on the death of Brian Og Maguire. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Go ndeana Dia trócaire ar a anam uasal.

If you would like to offer your sympathy through an official facebook page click on this link.

 

 

13-Sep-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

GAA Gold 2 DVD Box Set

THE IRISH FILM INSTITUTE PRESENTS GAA GOLD

(2 DVD BOX SET) 

All-Ireland Hurling Final Highlights: 1948-1959

All-Ireland Football Final Highlights: 1947-1959 

 

This 2 DVD set includes rare footage from the golden age of Gaelic Games. 

Hurling fans will enjoy watching some of the greatest players ever to lift a camán, including Christy Ring, Eddie Keher and the Rackard brothers. 

Football fans will thrill to see the last All-Ireland victories of Cavan, Mayo and Louth, alongside the famous wins of Dublin, Galway, Kerry and Meath in the 1950s, and the inclusion of the rarely seen 1947 football match between Cavan and Kerry at the New York Polo Grounds. 

A must for all fans of Gaelic Games! 

Available at the IFI Film Shop

(Tel 01 679 5727 or email filmshop@irishfilm.ie to reserve your copy) and all leading outlets from Friday, September 7th 2012.

RRP €27.99

 

 

05-Sep-12 by Colette Fox – PRO