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Oráid Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael on the occasion of the visit of Her Majesty and His Royal Highness to Croke Park on 18.5.2011

Tá fáilte romhaibh go léir go Páirc an Chrócaigh.

Uachtarán na hÉireann, Your Majesty, Your Royal Highness, Dr. McAleese, Airí Rialtais, Ard-Stiúrthóir, Iar-Uachtaráin agus a cáirde go léir.

 

Your Majesty, on behalf of the members of the Gaelic Athletic Association throughout Ireland and across the world, I am delighted to welcome you to our headquarters at Croke Park.

On 1st November 1884 a small group of visionary Irishmen, profoundly imbued with a spirit of national regeneration, formed our Association. The Gaelic Athletic Association was soon to become the largest organisation in Ireland, sporting or otherwise, and one moreover that, as its founding fathers envisaged, has consistently embodied the mood of the nation, culturally, socially and politically.

The Gaelic Athletic Association is deeply rooted in communities in every corner of Ireland, North and South, and throughout the world – above all in Britain – wherever Irish people have made their homes.

Our ethos is proudly voluntary and amateur, but at the pinnacle our teams and players thrill huge crowds with their skill, courage and commitment. The Gaelic Athletic Association offers unrivalled social and sporting opportunities to boys and girls at all levels of talent. We are proud of this vast modern stadium, built mainly through the efforts of our members, and our newly upgraded Museum conveys an exciting sense of our history but also of our present.

One of those present at the foundation of the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1884 was a man named J.K. Bracken whose son, Brendan went on to be a significant presence in the life of the United Kingdom – as founder of the Financial Times newspaper, one of Winston Churchill’s closest friends, and as Minister for Information during the Second World War. This is just one example of the interlinked personal relationships between these islands which have individually and collectively enriched us all in both directions over so many years, and continue to do so today.

We also know that in our shared history there have been many tragic events which have inflicted hurt on us all. While acknowledging the significance of the past and honouring all those that have lost their lives, including those that died in this place, the Gaelic Athletic Association has consistently supported and helped advance the peace process in Northern Ireland.

In particular, we have encouraged the reconciliation and mutual understanding which have so successfully flowed from the Good Friday Agreement and its endorsement in referenda by the people of Ireland, North and South.

Your Majesty’s State Visit, at the invitation of President McAleese, will result in a further important underpinning and advancement of this process, which I firmly believe is now irreversible.

I was of course deeply saddened to attend last month, on behalf of the Gaelic Athletic Association, the tragic funeral of our murdered young member from County Tyrone, PSNI Constable Ronan Kerr.

I was also very heartened by the utter and united determination of people and political leaders across the island, and across the whole community, to stand together against violence and hatred.

The Gaelic Athletic Association for its part will continue to try and build new relationships and to reach out in particular to members of the Unionist community.

Today above all, it is in a positive spirit that we welcome your Majesty and Your Royal Highness to Croke Park. Your presence does honour to our Association, to its special place in Irish life, and to its hundreds of thousands of members. Today will go down in the history of the Gaelic Athletic Association.

Míle buíochas – my great appreciation to all.

 

 

19-May-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

Coiste Chontae Liatroma CLG Annual Church gate collection for all of County Leitrim takes place on next Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd May 2011.  Please support this annual fundraiser.  

Posters have been distributed to all clubs and they are asked to kindly arrange collectors.

 

 

14-May-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

 

Coaching & Games Newsletter

Appointment

Community Hurling Development Officer – Leitrim

Leitrim G.A.A. in partnership with Leitrim Co. Council wishes to recruit a Community Hurling Development Officer for County Leitrim. The position will be a Full Time, 1 year contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation of community hurling development initiatives within the county. The successful candidate will report to both Leitrim GAA and Leitrim County Council personnel.

The overall purpose of the job will be:
– Ensuring delivery of integrated hurling development programmes throughout the county;
– The promotion of social inclusion through hurling and camogie;
– Delivering active hurling development to key target communities;
– Increasing participation and the opportunities for participation in hurling and camogie in Leitrim.

Application forms, Qualifications and Particulars of offices available from: www.leitrimgaa.ie and www.leitrimcoco.ie or from Admin Office, Leitrim G.A.A., Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada, Ck-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim

Application Forms to:
Games Development Manager
Leitrim G.A.A.
Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada
Carrick-on-Shannon
Co. Leitrim

Candidates must be available for interview on Thursday 12th May 2011

Latest Date for applications: 4pm on Wednesday 27th April 2011

 

 

Development Squads

U-16 Development squad
Trials for this years under 16 development squad commenced on Saturday last in Ballinaglera GAA grounds with a great turnout. Further trials will take place this evening, Wednesday 20th in Kiltubrid at 7.30pm with a final trial in Ballinaglera on Saturday next April 23rd commencing at 10am. This year the squad will be managed by former County senior goalkeeper Enda Lyons from Carrigallen along with Hughie Clinton from Dromahair and Joe Cox from Annaduff.

VHI GAA Cul camps 2011
Application forms will be distributed through the clubs and schools after the Easter break, however on-line booking has now commenced and we would encourage as many parents as possible to use this booking format. Camp type means, activities in Football, Hurling & Camogie will take place at the camp.

Code Venue Dates Camp type Cost per Child F/ H/ C 1st. 2nd. 3rd.
LM01 Ck – on – Shannon 4th. July – 08th. July F/ H/ C €60 €50 €45
LM02 Manorhamilton 4th. July – 08th. July F/ H/ C €60 €50 €45

LM03 Drumshanbo 11th. July – 15th. July F/ H/ C €60 €50 €45
LM04 Kinlough 11th. July – 15th. July F/ H/ C €60 €50 €45
LM05 Dromod 11th. July – 15th. July F/ H/ C €60 €50 €45

LM06 Aughavas 18th. July – 22rd. July F/ H/ C €60 €50 €45
LM07 Dromahair 18th. July – 22rd. July F/ H/ C €60 €50 €45
LM08 Gortletteragh 18th. July – 22rd. July F/ H/ C €60 €50 €45

LM09 Drumkeerin 25th. July – 29th. July F/ H/ C €60 €50 €45
LM10 Fenagh 25th. July – 29th. July F/ H/ C €60 €50 €45
LM11 Leitrim 25th. July – 29th. July F/ H/ C €60 €50 €45

LM12 Ballinamore 8th. August – 12th August F/ H/ C €60 €50 €45

County Coordinator : Thomas Keenan 087 – 6591049

For further information on any of the above contact:

County Coaching officer – Padraig McGourty
Ph: 086 – 8106431
E-mail: coachingofficer.leitrim@gaa.ie

 

Games Manager – Thomas Keenan
Ph: 087 – 6591049 
E-mail: thomas.keenan.gm.leitrim@gaa.ie

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

21-Apr-11 by Leitrim GAA

 

GAEIL NUA EABHRAC- The Irish New Yorkers.

Do you know a family that has recently immigrated to New York?

Real Films are making a documentary series on the Irish people in New York. We are looking for an Irish family who has recently emigrated, or are in the process of emigrating who would be interested in sharing their story with us; to allow us film them three or four times over a month or so to see how they are settling in and starting life in New York. How is it finding a new home, new work, new schools and a new life? We are all familiar with the older stories of immigration but what is it like in 2011?

This is not a reality television series it is a two part factual documentary. For 250 years Irish people have immigrated to New York and in most cases very successfully made it their own. We want to tell the story of Irish people who are taking this journey in 2011. As well as our family of newly arrived Irish, we will also tell the stories of first, second and third generation Irish and Irish Americans living in New York.

If you think you fit the bill, or know anyone who does, or if you would like more information please contact Producer Aideen Kane, at the details below.

Irish language is a definite plus but not essential.

Aideen Kane
Real Films
353-86-831-5006
theirishnewyorkers@yahoo.ie

 

 

15-Apr-11 by Leitrim GAA

1st Prize 5000 euro – Sonny McKeon, Drumshanbo
2nd Prize 2000 euro – John Woods, Dromod
3rd Prize 1000 euro – Gerry Donnellan, Leitrim Village
4th Prize 32″ Sony Flat Screen TV – Seamus Bannon, Mohill
5th Prize Tricity Bendix Washing Machine – Timmy Faughnan, Dromod
6th Prize B@B for 2 with evening dinner in The Sliabh Russell Hotel – Dessie Doyle, Drumshanbo
7th Prize Weekend break for 2 in any McNiffe Group Hotel – Oliver Fitzpatrick, Manorhamilton

Many thanks to all our loyal supporters for supporting the draw and our very generous sponsors.
A big thank you to the harworking Leitrim Supporters Club committee, the Dublin Supporters Club,
the Leitrim clubs and all those who sold tickets. Thanks also to Coxs Steakhouse for hosting the draw
and finally WELL DONE to all the lucky winners.

 

 

27-Mar-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

This year we celebrate 25 years of the Leitrim Supporters Club and over the 25 years the Leitrim supporters have proved themselves to be the most loyal, committed and generous of any supporters in the country:-

Eamon Duignan, Chairman of the Dublin Branch of the Leitrim Supporters Club tells us "In the very first supporters club draw in 1986 we had 2,000 members and we raised €100,000. Tickets were £100 pound each with monthly prizes of cars for 12 monthly draws. Last year we had 2,200 members in our club. This year we are hoping to get 2,500 who will all wear the special 25th anniversary Scórf"  Eamon also goes on to reveal the true extent of our supporters generosity over the last 10 years:-

*  Total contributed by supporters over the last 10 years € 2,000,000

*  € 120,000 on average per year over the last ten years

*  Supporters donated € 900,000 towards new stand in Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada

Our supporters have not only contributed to the day to day financing of the board but also to the infrastructure in the county which will benefit the GAA and the county for many years to come.  So being part of the Leitrim Supporters Club really does make a difference.  If you want to become a member of our Club please make contact with your club officials or with me on 086 6020192 or email pro.leitrim@gaa.ie. 

 

 

 

19-Mar-11 by Colette Fox – PRO