Coiste Chontae Liatroma extend congratulations to Tommy Moran from the Ballinamore Sean OHeslins Club who has taken up the role of Connacht GAA PRO. Tommy takes over from Mick Rock from Roscommon.
Tommy will no doubt bring his unique style to the role and we look forward to working with him over the next 3 years.
07-Mar-11 by Colette Fox – PRO
My names Edwina Guckian from Drumsna, Co. Leitrim. Im am writing to you about my Sean Nós dancing group in the All Ireland Talent Show. Heres a quick bit of info about us.
Were called Sean Nós ar an tSionann and were representing Daithí Ó Sé and the West in The All Ireland Talent Show.
The 10 of us come from Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon and Kerry and range from 8 – 26 years old.Between us all we have 6 all ireland titles, to world titles, an all ireland champion bodhran player and oireachtas sean nos champions.
On New Years eve we took to the stage on the first of the live shows. We topped the Public vote putting us straight through to the semi finals in March.
On March 13th we take to the stage again to battle it out with 4 other contestants in a bid to win the All Ireland Talent Show.
If we win we want to give €10,000 of the prize money to Our Ladys Hospital for sick children, Crumlin.
There are quite a few very special children who attend my sean nós classes every week that would not be dancing with us if it were not for Our Ladys Hospital. We want to do it for those children and everyone who attends that hospital. They receive no Government funding so its a very worthy cause. Doing it for sean nós, for Daíthí, for our counties, for Our Ladys Hospital and FOR THE WEST!
VOTE SEAN NÓS AR AN tSIONANN MARCH 13TH RTE 1, 6.30PM.
The public vote is what makes the difference so we need every vote we can get.
So if you could pass the word on to all your club members or publicise us in anyway we would really appreciate it.
Heres a link to a promo video i made including our performance. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VddYKGMG_p0
Thank you for your time.
Edwina & Sean Nós ar an tSionann
07-Mar-11 by Colette Fox – PRO
Coiste Chontae Liatroma extend deepest sympathy to the family of the late Tony Hayden. Tony played on the great Leitrim teams of the late 1950s which contested 4 Connacht titles in a row. He played Railway Cup for Connacht and was selected at left half back on the Leitrim Team of the Millennium in 2000. He captained the last Bornacoola team to win a Leitrim Senior Championship in 1957 and remained a loyal supporter of his native club throughout his life. He is survived by his wife Nina (nee McSharry), brothers Seamus and Noel, sons Cathal and Darragh and daughter Ciara.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Death Notice for information purposes:-
Tony Hayden, Ex ESB, Oakfield Road Sligo, and late of Bornacoola, Co. Leitrim. Remains reposing at his home today Saturday and tomorrow Sunday from 3 to 9 pm. Removal on Monday morning to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception for 12 o clock mass of the ressurection followed by burial in Sligo cemetery. House private on Monday morning please.
06-Mar-11 by
Scoláireachtái do dhaoine a ghlac páirt i Scór
Michaelaigh Nolan, Drumkeerin – 200 Euro
Fiach Mac Conmara – Cara Droma Ruisc – 100 Euro
BronÓgh NÃÂ Ruairc – Carraig Alainn – 100 Euro
Meghan Ni Cuinn – Aughawillan – 100 Euro
Scolaireachta Eile
Jack Ledwith – Carrigallen – 250 Euro
Robert Lee – Drumkeerin – 100 Euro
Roisin Rooney – Manorhamilton – 100 Euro
Cormac Whelan – Carrigallen – 100 Euro
Enda Charters – Dromahair – 100 Euro
Ãâ°anna OHara – Kinlough 100 Euro
Leah Egan – Drumshanbo – 100 Euro
Tara Drugan – Drumkeerin – 100 Euro
05-Mar-11 by Maura Mulvey
Leitrim coaches/clubs welcome to attend.
Sligo County GAA
Coaching night
Sligo Park Hotel
Wednesday, 9th March 2011 – 7-10pm
Sligo County Coaching & Games Committee are delighted to announce
details of their upcoming Coaching night, which will be held in Sligo
Park Hotel, on Wednesday March 9th, starting at 7.00pm Sharp
With an expert panel of coaches and players including Packie Bonner,
Matin Carney, Mark Breheny, Maurice Sheridan and Mickey McGeehin, this
is sure to a fantastic evening. Along with discussing the various
aspects of coaching, video coverage will also be included illustrating
coaching drills/techniques in the areas of Goalkeeping, Tackling and
Attacking Play.
MC for the night will be well known analyst and commentator, Martin
Carney, who also had a distinguished career as a footballer, and more
recently as an analyst and coach.
Goalkeeping:
Packie Bonner has enjoyed legendary status in Ireland for his
goalkeeping heroics playing with both Ireland and Glasgow Celtic.
Packie has also commanded senior goalkeeping coaching roles, and will
discuss the different aspects of goalkeeping coaching.
Tackling
Mickey McGeehin, director of Coaching Ireland, is an expert coach,
previously working with the Ulster Council GAA, and has vast
inter-county coaching experience with Mayo, Fermanagh, Roscommon,
Laois and Clare. Mickey will speak about coaching the tackle, and
demonstrate various coaching exercises and conditioned games held at a
recent U21 training session.
Attacking Play
Mark Breheny & Maurice Sheridan are two of the games masters in the
art of free-taking and attacking play. Having played at the highest
level in the game, they will discuss the finer points of forward play
and free-taking techniques, included some excellent exercises from a
recent workshop.
This is an excellent opportunity for all coaches to learn from these
leading coaches/players.
Tickets are €20 each, and are available from Mattie Coleman
(087-6296914), Liam Óg Gormley (086-8254420), Stephen Carty
(086-8326908) and Eamonn McMunn (087-0524574)
05-Mar-11 by Colette Fox – PRO
It is with deep sadness that Coiste Chontae Liatroma report the passing of former Leitrim Footballer Seamus Dillon.
Seamus was one of lifes true gentlemen. He had a great love for his club Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher and always took great pride in togging out for them. He had the distinction of captaining their senior team on a number of occasions and he also won an U21 County medal with GlenManor Gaels in 1998. In recent years he was also involved in managing underage teams for his club.
He was an extremely talented player who represented the Green and Gold with distinction. Seamus played for the Leitrim senior team in the 1998/1999 season and made his senior championship debut against Roscommon in 1999 and made his league debut against Dublin in 1999.
Despite his recent injury Seamus remained a loyal supporter of both his Club and County. Chontae Liatroma take this opportunity to extend our deepest sympathy to his family, the Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher GAA Club and his many, many friends.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam dilis.
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Please be advised that due to the sad passing of Seamus the following weekend games have been postponed as a mark of respect:
ACL D1 Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher v Glencar/Manorhamilton
ACL D5 Mohill v Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher
Funeral Arrangements;
Seamus Dillon, Kiltyclogher, Co Leitrim. Peacefully at Sligo General hospital. Reposing at his home in Kiltyclogher this evening (Thursday) from 7pm. Removal from his home on Friday at 7.45 pm to arrive at St. Patrick’s Church Kiltyclogher at 8pm. Funeral mass on Saturday at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
03-Mar-11 by Colette Fox – PRO
COMHAIRLE CHONTAE LIATROMA AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO ARTS AND CULTURE IN COUNTY LEITRIM
Leitrim County Council is conscious of the huge contributions that are made to Arts and Culture in all their forms by people and groups in County Leitrim. For this reason it is proposed to initiate an Awards Scheme which will be held annually to recognise outstanding contributions to arts and
culture in the County.
It is acknowledged that Arts and Culture cover a wide span of headings including music and dance in all their genres, stage and film, the spoken and written word, Irish language and culture, painting, sculpture, drawing and many other forms. In recognition of this, it is not proposed to make awards for specific categories, but to present a total of five awards for outstanding contributions to Arts and Culture in the County by individuals or groups under the following general headings;-
One award for outstanding contributions by youth (under18),
Three awards for outstanding contributions by adults,
One award under the hall of fame/lifetime achievement
category.
We need the assistance of community groups and organisations (national and local) who have a role, however small, in the promotion and development of Arts and Culture in Co. Leitrim. It is proposed to establish a panel of nominating bodies who will, in due course, be asked to submit nominations to be considered by the adjudication panel. If your organisation feels that it could play a role in the nomination of worthy nominees-either individuals or groups, please respond in writing to the undernamed not later than 5pm on Wednesday 2nd March 2011.
Your response should give basic details of the activities of your organisationÓgroup and details of its role in the promotion and development of Arts and Culture in County Leitrim.
Director of Services,
Arts and Culture Department,
Aras an Chontae ,
Carrick on Shannon,
Co. Leitrim
02-Mar-11 by Colette Fox – PRO
Cannaboe Liúdramáns for Manorhamilton and Carrick
The Cannaboe Liúdramáns comedy show which ran for three nights in Ballinamore Community Centre last weekend, was sold out in advance on all three nights. The final two performances are in the Glens Centre, Manorhamilton on Thursday next 24 February and in The Dock, Carrick on Shannon on Friday next 25 February. The Cannaboe Liúdramáns is a fundraising venture for the Sean OHeslins club and all of the cast are club members. All of them have been part of the renowned Sean OHeslins Novelty Acts in Scór. Booking will be essential on both nights as it is anticipated that the word will have spread about this exciting comedy show. Booking can be made for The Glens Centre on 071 9855833 and for The Dock at 071 9650828
21-Feb-11 by Colette Fox – PRO
Seachtain na Gaeilge – Tráth na gCeisteanna
Bhí Tráth na gCeist do Sheachtain na Gaeilge i gclubtheach Gaeil na hAilne ar an Aoine seo caite. Ní raibh ach trí fhoireann ag glacadh páirt ann, Barr na Cúile, Gaeil na hAilne agus Seán O hEislin. Bhí an bua ag Barr na Cúile ach beidh na trí fhoireann ag dul ar aghaidh go bhabhta Chonnacht. Bhí Sean Mac Colla mar Fhear na gCeist.
19-Feb-11 by Colette Fox – PRO
Seachtain na Gaeilge – Tráth na gCeisteanna
Beidh Tráth na gCeist do Sheachtain na Gaeilge do chlubanna Liatroma ar an Aoine 18 Feabhra i gclubtheach Gaeil na hAilne ag tosnú ag 8.00pm. Iarrtar ar gach club foireann a chur ar fáil, ceathrar ar an bhfoireann. Glaoigh ar Máire Ní Mhaoilbhligh ar uimhir 087 6486967
14-Feb-11 by Maire Ni Mhaoilbhligh
Mayo defeated NUIG in the FBD Insurance Connacht League Home Final played in Castlebar tonight on a scoreline of 1-14 to 0-11.
11-Feb-11 by Colette Fox – PRO
Cash on Delivery
This Sunday (13th Feb) there will be a special performance of Drumkeerin Drama Groups Production – Cash on Delivery. The play is taking place in aid of Drumkeerin GAA club.
Last weekend the troupe enjoyed a sell out three-night stint in Drumkeerin Community Centre and Drumkeerin GAA are thankful that they have agreed to add an extra date to their busy schedule to raise some much needed funds for the club. Written by Michael Cooney – Cash on Delivery – is centred around mild-mannered Eric, who has been cheating Social Welfare for years. His scam begins to unravel in chaotic fashion when inspectors show up unexpectedly at his door.
There are some familiar faces from the club involved in the production and everyone who attends will be guaranteed a laugh. The show starts at 8.30pm sharp, on Sunday night in the Community Centre, so be early to avoid disappointment.
10-Feb-11 by Colette Fox – PRO
