Leitrim in the pink (and blue)

If the glove fits.
Spectators at the Leitrim Allianz League against Limerick last Sunday might have been surprised to notice that players from both teams doing battle on the pitch were sporting pink and blue football gloves.  The unusual sight of players wearing pink or blue gloves during matches was not a fashion statement but rather they were raising awareness and helping to raise €100,000 for Action Breast and Action Prostate Cancer.  Over 960 pairs of gloves were distributed to every county football panel this week in a fundraising initiative between the Irish Cancer Society and the Gaelic Games brand, GaelicPerformance.  Action Breast Cancer and Action Prostate Cancer are programmes of the Irish Cancer Society.  Action Breast Cancer and Action Prostate Cancer services are free, confidential and accessible by calling their Freefone Helpline on 1800 200 700 or by visiting www.cancer.ie. 
James.molloy.oifigeach@gaa.ie

 

 

07-Feb-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Sympathy

On behalf of Leitrim GAA we wish to extend our deepest sympathy to Eamonn Duignan (Leitrim Supporters Club, Dublin) and the Duignan family on the death of his mother Maura Duignan. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Duignan family at this time. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam dhilis

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

The death has occurred of Maura DUIGNAN, (née Reynolds) of Aughadrumderg, Mohill, Leitrim. Reposing at St. Patrick’s Hospital Mortuary, Carrick-on-Shannon from 4pm to 6pm today, Monday, followed by removal to St. Patrick’s Church Mohill to arrive at 7pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow, Tuesday, at 11am in St. Patrick’s Church Mohill, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only. House private, please.

 

 

30-Jan-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Coiste Chontae Liatroma Annual Awards 2012

Congratulations to all our award winners at last nights Coiste Chontae Liatroma Annual Awards night in the Bush Hotel. All the photographs from the event will (hopefully) appear in our gallery section later on this evening. In the interim, heres one of the Drumkeerin contingent joining in the celebrations with their clubs Hall of Fame recipient Andy Redican.

 

 

28-Jan-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Connacht Vocational Schools A Final

Connacht Vocational Schools A Final

For the second year in a row the Leitrim senior Vocational schools team have reached the Connacht A final. On Friday last they defeated last year’s winners Galway in the semi-final and play Mayo in the final on Friday next at 2pm in the new GAA Centre of Excellence, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo. All support would be very welcome and we wish players and management the best of luck.

 

 

24-Jan-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Part Time Hurling Coaches

Coiste Chontae Liatroma

Part time Hurling coaches

Leitrim GAA in partnership with Connacht Council wish to recruit four part time hurling coaches. The successful candidates will be responsible for the implementation of our hurling coaching programmes for 2012 in the following areas:

Primary schools hurling coaching programme. This programme will consist of two eight week blocks of coaching:

Block one March â€â€œ May and Block two September â€â€œ November 2012.

County development squads at under 14 and under 16 grades.

Coaching at our GAA Cul camps

Candidates should have:

  • A minimum Foundation award hurling coaching qualification

  • Child welfare and protection course complete

  • Garda vetting clearance certificate

  • Experience of coaching children

  • Good organisational and communication skills

  • Own transport

Interested candidates should send current CV to:

Games Development Manager Leitrim GAA, Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada, Ck-on-Shannon, Co.Leitrim.

The closing date for applications is Monday 30th January 2012 at 5pm.

 

 

 

 

 

23-Jan-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Awards night

Tickets for the Coiste Chontae Liatroma Annual Awards night in the Bush Hotel at 8pm on Friday 27th January are still on sale and can be ordered from An Runai – 0868961686.

 

 

19-Jan-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

Gaeltacht Scholarships 2012

Gaeltacht Scholarships 2012

Application forms for Gaeltacht Scholarships being offered by Leitrim Co Board GAA are now available on the Leitrim GAA website (please amend the date on the form to read 2012 instead of 2011). They can be found on the left hand side under ‘Scór’, then ‘ Gaeltacht Scholarships’. There will be a notice in next week’s Leitrim Observer saying that application forms can be got from club secretaries and from Irish teachers in secondary schools. Completed forms must be returned to me, Sean O Suilleabháin, Achadh Dearca, Béal an Átha Móir, Co Liatroma before Saturday 28 January 2012. The rules are:

 

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    1. This scholarship scheme is open to registered and paid-up club members only, boys and girls.

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      1. Successful candidates make there own arrangements to attend a college of their choice. When they return they can claim their scholarship money on production of evidence of having successfully completed the course.

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        1. Winning applicants will be drawn at the February meeting of Coiste Chontae Liatroma and there will be twelve scholarships in all.

           

           

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          16-Jan-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

    Leitrim GAA Supporters Launch Thursday night 19th January 2012 at 800 pm

    Leitrim GAA Supporters Launch Thursday night 19th January 2012 at 8.00 pm.

    26th Anniversary of the Club the Leitrim GAA Supporters (Dublin Branch) invites you to attend the Supporters Club 26th Anniversary Launch on Thursday 19th January 2012 at 8.00 pm in the Herbert Park Hotel, Ballsbridge, Dublin (Entrance off Anglesea Rd.). We are very fortunate that the 2012 Supporters Club will be launched by well known RTE presenter Des Cahill, who will no doubt have thoughtful insights to share with us on the night. It will also be an opportunity to welcome the new Leitrim management team of George Dugdale and Barney Breen who will update us on Leitrims preparations for the year ahead. Joe Flynn, Cathaoirleach of the Leitrim County Board will give an update on all GAA developments in the county. As you know, I have taken over chairmanship of the Leitrim Supporters Club (Dublin Branch) from Eamonn Duignan who has stepped aside after an incredible 25 years of loyal service. I am asking you to come along with your friends to support this event which has become a great annual get-together for Leitrim people in Dublin and the surrounding counties. Tea/ coffee will be served from 7.45 pm with the compliments of the Herbert Park Hotel.

    Michael Feeney- Chairman Dublin Branch: 087 2515433 E mail: mike@mafeeney.com

    Please Note: We are running a bus to this event, details as follows:

    Coach departs:

    Drumshanbo Swimming Pool at 4.30pm

    Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada at 5pm

    Bornacoola GAA field Dromod at 5.15pm

    Anyone wishing to travel may book by contacting an Rúnaí, 086-8961686 or email secretary.leitrim@gaa.ie

     

     

    16-Jan-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

    Leitrim GAA Supporters Club (Dublin Launch)

    Leitrim Supporters Club 2012 Launch of the Leitrim Supporters Club 2012 In Herbert Park Hotel, Ballsbridge Dublin on Thursday 19th January at 8pm. Coach departs Drumshanbo swimming pool at 4.30pm Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada at 5pm Bornacoola GAA field Dromod at 5.15pm Anyone wishing to travel contact secretary.leitrim@gaa.ie or phone 086 8961686.

     

     

    06-Jan-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

    Connacht Inter-Provincial Team Manager

    Fergal O’ Donnell has been appointed Manager to the Connacht GAA Inter-provincial team for this years GAA Inter-Provincial Championship against Ulster.

    Fergal O’ Donnell, who successfully managed Roscommon to an All-Ireland Minor title and a Connacht Senior Championship will manÓge the Connacht GAA Football Inter-provincial team against Ulster in the semi-final on Sunday 19th February 2012 scheduled for Markievicz Park, Sligo.

    While the Galway Senior Hurling Management team will manÓge the Connacht GAA Hurling Interprovincial team, also against Ulster, on Sunday 19th February 2012 in Duggan Park Balinasloe.

    GAA Inter provincial Football Championship

    Connacht vs. Ulster

    Sunday 19th February 2012

    Throw in: tbc

    Venue: Markievicz Park, Sligo.

    GAA Inter provincial Hurling Championship

    Connacht vs. Ulster

    Sunday 19th February 2012

    Throw in: tbc

    Venue: Duggan Park, Balinasloe.

     

     

    03-Jan-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

    Sympathy

    On behalf of Leitrim GAA we wish to extend our deepest sympathy to the Dolan family, The Bush Hotel (main sponsors of Leitrim GAA), on the tragic death of their son Andrew.

    We would ask for your prayers in supporting Joe, Rosie, Jack, Gavin and the extended family at this most difficult time. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam dhilis.

    Funeral Arrangements

    Removal to St. Marys Church on this Thursday evening (5/1/12) at 7pm.
    Funeral mass on Friday (6/1/12) at 12 noon.

     

     

    03-Jan-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

    Press Release – Leitrim GAA Sponsorship

    The Bush Hotel formally confirmed their continued sponsorship of Leitrim GAA for yet a third successive year.

    Confirming the announcement at the County Board’s Annual Convention in the Bush Hotel on Sunday last, Managing Director, Joe Dolan said “We are delighted to confirm our continued support of Leitrim GAA and look forward to another mutually beneficial year. The Bush Hotel is a long established business in Leitrim with great affinity for our local community which makes up a large part of our customer and employee base. Our long association and continued support of Leitrim GAA recognises this affinity”.

    Welcoming the announcement, Leitrim County Board Chairman, Joe Flynn stated “The Executive of Leitrim County Board wish to acknowledge the Bush Hotel for its continued and loyal support of Leitrim GAA and will endeavour to ensure the Hotel derives the maximum return from the Leitrim GAA community. Mindful of the economic climate this continued support is extremely good news for our administration and I wish to publicly thank MD of the Bush Hotel for his continued confidence and support”

     

     

    13-Dec-11 by Colette Fox – PRO