Date of unveilling of the Get on the Team Plaques announced
Leitrim GAA wish to announce that the public unveiling of the Get on the Team Plaques will be performed at the Allianz National League game against Down on Sunday April 6th. Each team will have its 15 players named on a unique plaque which will be displayed in a prominent position at Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada.
The campaign to fund raise has proved to be a fantastic success with almost €900,000 raised to date.
With time running out before the unveiling this is the last chance for supporters of Leitrim GAA to Get on the team and be remembered forever for assisting in the building of the new stand.
 
 
 
Update – 20 March: 
DATE CHANGED TO Friday May 3rd – Connacht Junior Championship Semi Final – Leitrim v Sligo 

 

 

 

26-Feb-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Leitrim had three award recipients at the weekends Connacht GAA Presentation Banquet event in Castlebar. Barry McWeeney won the Personality of the Month award for January for his performance with Sligo IT. Later in the year Maeve Quinn won her award in the month of September for her fine contributions to the Ladies All Ireland winning campaign.

Kiltubrid received their Award for Club Grounds of the year and it was neighbours Tubbercurry who won the overall provincial award for Club grounds.

Two of Leitrims referees were also acknowledged amongst a list of referees that officiated in various Connacht finals. First up was Eamon OGrady for his role inthe U21 Football Championship and the Junior Club Football Final referee was Ray McBrien.

Congratulations to all worthy Leitrim recipients.

Michael McNamara, who played centre half-back for Sligo in last years historic Connacht SFC triumph, has been honoured with an award as the provinces leading GAA personality for 2007.

He was named as the Connacht GAA Writers Personality of the Year, in association with the TF Royal Theatre and Hotel, Castlebar.

It is a great honour for me, and also for the Sligo team. We had a great year in 2007, but now were back training in the muck and rain and hoping to do well again in 2008, said McNamara, after receiving the Michael McDonnell Perpetual Award, in memory of a former Connacht PRO who died suddenly almost two years ago.

 

 

10-Feb-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

 

Congratulations to Bornacoolas Fergal McGill who has been seconded as a Senior Executive to the new Ard-Stiúrthóirs office. Fergal has been employed as Communications Officer in the Public Relations department of Croke Park in recent years in the company of PRO Danny Lynch. Fergals new post means that he will be contactable to assist with matters in the event of the new Ard-Stiúrthóir Paraic Duffy being unavailable.

 

 

 

 

08-Feb-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

GAA clubs promoting the Irish Language

There will be a meeting of the Oifigigh Gaeilge or Scór Officers from all of Leitrims GAA clubs in Páirc Seán MacDiarmada this Thursday night at 8.30. All clubs are asked to ensure they are represented at this meeting

The Connacht Council are organising a Cúrsa Gaeilge for club officers or members from the province on the weekend of 22-23 February.

Seachtain na Gaeilge Quiz

The annual Seachtain na Gaeilge quiz which starts at county level and ends up with the All Ireland Finals in Croke Park on St Patricks Day will take place in Leitrim on Friday 15 February in Smyths Siopa Ól in Ballinamore. This year three teams will qualify for the Connacht Finals from each County. The Connacht Finals are on 7 March

Gaeltacht Scholarships

Forms are mow available from club secretaries or from Irish teachers in secondary schools for GAA gaeltacht scholarships. Alternatively forms can be had from the Oifigeach Cultúir agus Teanga, Seán O Suilleabháin (071- 9644227). Closing date is 8 March

Scór Sinsear

Preparations are well underway in most clubs for this years Scór Sinsear which will start with the first rounds in Bornacoola on Friday 29 February and in Drumreilly on Saturday 1 March.

 

 

28-Jan-08 by Sean O Suilleabhain

January 2008

Leitrim GAA Supporters Launch Thursday night 24th January 2008

22nd year of the Club

Dear Supporter,

The Leitrim GAA Supporters (Dublin Branch) invites you to attend the Supporters Club Annual Launch on Thursday 24th January 2008 at 8.00 for 8.30pm in the Herbert Park Hotel, Ballsbridge, and Dublin. (Entrance of Anglesea Rd, Complimentary parking).

This annual event is very popular with Leitrim people in Dublin and I hope you and your friends can attend. The Supporters club will be launched by Leitrim Native Sean McGoldrick.


Sean McGoldrick has been GAA correspondent of the Sunday World for the last ten years. He also covers athletics and motor racing. He is co-author of Shooting from the Hip, the autobiography of Kerry footballer, Pat Spillane and I Remember it Well, the autobiography of Jimmy Magee.

A member of the Leitrim Team management will address the meeting on plans for 08.

past present and future in the county.

A presentation will be made on the night to Sinead Brennan, Captain, representing the Leitrim Ladies footballers in recognition of the team winning the All Ireland Intermediate title last year.

Tea/ Coffee will be served from 8.00 p.m. with the compliments of the Herbert Park Hotel.

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

____________________
Eamonn Duignan

Chairman, Dublin Branch

 

 

09-Jan-08 by Eamonn Duignan

Leitrim Supporters Club Launch

Location:  Herbert Park Hotel, Dublin
Date: Thursday, 24th January

 

Its that time of the year again for the launch of the Leitrim Supporters Club.  The Supporters Club was originally launched in 1986 and this year celebrates its 22nd Anniversary.

The Dublin launch is the annual get together of Leitrim Supporters in the Herbert Park Hotel in Dublin. All Leitrim supporters are very welcome to attend.

 

More details closer to the event.

 

 

04-Jan-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

 

The Annual Awards night is tomorrow night – January 12th. On the night the Leitrim Ladies will receive their TG4 All Ireland Intermediate medals. Tickets are €40 and are available from Ladies Secretary Kieran Moran and County Board Rúnaí – Declan Bohan.

In addition the following Leitrim awards will be presented:

 

County Board Award Winners 2007

Jim Lynch Hall of Fame Award
Pat Conefry, Drumreilly.


Club Grounds of the Year

Kiltubrid

 

Referee of the year
Michael Leyden, Dromahaire.

 

Club Player of the year
Gene Bohan, St. Marys

 

County Player of the year
Gary McCloskey, Bornacoola

 

 

Coiste na nÓg Award Winners 2007

 

Young Player of the year
Shane Flanagan, Drumreilly

 

Minor Player of the year
Conor Mc Auley, Bornacoola

 

Referee of the year
Pat Flanagan, Aughawillan.

 

 

Hurling & Handball Award Winners 2007

(The names of the clubs referred to are as the Committees wish them to be published.)

 

County Hurler of the Year
Niall Glancy, St. Marys

Club Hurler of the Year
Micheal Dolan, Manorhamilton

Youth Hurler of Year
Morgan Quinn, Ballinamore

Senior Handballer of Year
Tony Cullen, Drumshanbo

Junior Handballer Of Year
Dara Flynn, Drumkeerin

Juvenile Handballer of Year
AidenÓgilmartin, Drumshanbo

Ladies Handballer of Year

Shauna Clancy, Drumkeerin

 

Ladies Award Winners 2007

The Ladies County Board have announced following winners of the Ladies Awards for 2007:

 

Ladies County Player of Year
Michelle Reynolds, Gortletteragh

Ladies Senior Club Player of Year

Claire Kelly, Kiltubrid

Ladies Intermediate Club Player of Year
Sarah McManus, Annaduff

Ladies Junior Club Player of Year
Michelle Reynolds, Gortletteragh

 

Congratulations to all of the above winners.

 

 

 

03-Jan-08 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Id like to take the opportunity to wish all of you, our valued visitors, and the web team that make this website what it is a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

Photos of recent activities will be uploaded over the festive period and well be back in full action for the first game of the new year on January 6th in the FBD league in Páirc Sean. Watch out for a few archive news items that are planned for release over the festive period. The random image section on the home page is set to display images (and associated captions) from its introduction in April and hopefully this will jog a few memories.

– Nollaig shonasach agus athbhliain shuaimhneach dhíobh go lear –

 

 

 

 

24-Dec-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

It is with great regret that we hear of the passing of Tony McGowan, Drumshanbo.

Tony gave a life time of service to the association at both club and County level. He served as Chairman from 1986 to 1995 and during the Leitrim glory era he was credited with the appointments of PJ Caroll and John O Mahony. One of Tonys life long ambitions was realised in 1994 when Leitrim captured the Connacht Senior Football Championship in Hyde Park when they defeated Mayo in the Connacht final.

Tony also held several key positions at administration level within his own club Allen Gaels in Drumshanbo. He was a selector on the team that put back to back senior titles together in 1996 and 1997. Tony Mc Gowan spent many years as a secondary School teacher in Drumshanbo Vocational School where he was also involved with various School teams.

Always an optimist and some one who had tremendous forward vision when it came to Gaelic games in Leitrim Tony will be someone who will be sadly missed from Gaelic matches everywhere.

On behalf of the Clubs and officers of Coiste Contae Liatroma we would like to extend our sincere sympathy to the McGowan family.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

 

 

19-Dec-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

More sad news for Leitrim GAA followers with the death of Tommy ORiordan. Tommy was secretary of Coiste Contae Liatroma for approx seventeen years from 1953 to 1970. Tommy was also actively involved in coaching Leitrim County players based in Dublin for may years. Tommy not only devoted his time to Leitrim but was deeply involved in his club Ballyboden St Endas.

On behalf of the Clubs and officers of Coiste Contae Liatroma we would like to extend our sincere sympathy to his family.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

 

 

19-Dec-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Leitrim GAA are delighted to announce the following recipients of the Hurling and Handball awards for 2007:

All of the awards will be presented at the Annual Awards night held in the Bush Hotel on January 12th.

(The names of the clubs referred to are as the Committees wish them to be published.)

 

County Hurler of the Year
Niall Glancy, St. Marys

Club Hurler of the Year
Micheal Dolan, Manorhamilton

Youth Hurler of Year
Morgan Quinn, Ballinamore

Senior Handballer of Year
Tony Cullen, Drumshanbo

Junior Handballer Of Year
Dara Flynn, Drumkeerin

Juvenile Handballer of Year
AidenÓgilmartin, Drumshanbo

Ladies Handballer of Year

Shauna Clancy, Drumkeerin

 

 

 

 

 

12-Dec-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

 

The following are the original motions that were put forward for Convention and their outcome. The first four motions were to do with bye laws and motions for congress. These were dealt with during Convention and the remaining 10 motions were dealt with at the County Board meeting that was held immediately after Convention.

 

 

Motions for Convention 2008

 

Bye Laws

1. In accordance with Rule 58, TO 2007 the County Committee shall consist of the Officers, the Provincial and Central Council representatives, a representative of each of the following committees: Coiste na nÓg, Coiste Iomána, Coiste Liathróid Láimhe, Cumann na mBunscoil, Second Level Schools Committee and the Co. Referees Administrator (elected in accordance with Rial 59(h), TO 2006) and 2 representatives of each adult club, one of which, at least, being Club Cathaoirleach/Runai. All shall have voting power.
(Bye Law 2 to be amended accordingly)
(Coiste Chontae Liatroma)

– THIS MOTION WAS PASSED –

 

Congress

2. That in view of the continuing occurrences of umpiring errors, the relevant committee of Cumann Luthchleas Gael is asked to speed up the process of finding a solution to this serious problem.
(Sean Ui Eislin)

– THIS MOTION WAS PASSED

 

3. Go mbeadh Oifigeach Cultúir agus Teanga ceapaithe ag gach club agus go mbeadh an duine sin ar anÓgCoiste Bainisti den Chlub de reir bhunreacht an Chlub. (Aithrigh Rial 7.2 faoi Bhunreacht an Chlub)
(Sean Ui Eislin)

– THIS MOTION WAS PASSED

 

4. That Central Council commission an analysis of the benefit of development squads at county level, their success in bringing players through to senior level, the possible effect of increasing levels of burnout on young players and the possible nÓglect of young players considered to be non-elite. The report shall be made available to each club as soon as possible after completion.
(Sean Ui Eislin)

– THIS MOTION WAS NOT PASSED

 

 

(The following were dealt with at the County Board Meeting)

Competitions

5. All Leagues to have the top 4 teams play in semi-finals and a final and discontinue the present format of only the top 2 teams qualify for a final.
(Fiodhnach-Naomh Caillin)

– THIS MOTION WAS NOT PASSED

 

6. That the U21 Championship should be played in the month of March, rather than the latter end of the year.
(Achadh na Sileann)

– THIS MOTION WAS WITHDRAWN AND PUT FORWARD AS A RECOMMENDATION TO CCC-

 

General

7. That the Executive Committee establish a special committee to examine the management of Coiste na nÓg fixtures, the incidences and causes of postponements, the possible need for greater liaison between fixture making bodies within the county and to make recommendations to achieve a smooth running of Coiste na nÓg fixtures. This special committee to report before competitions commence.
(Sean Ui Eislin)

– THIS MOTION WAS WITHDRAWN –

 

8. That each club shall receive a copy of the Central Council and Provincial Council financial reports before Annual Congress/Provincial Convention respectively.
(Sean Ui Eislin)

– THIS MOTION WAS PASSED

 

9. That Referees from within the county shall be assessed by an outside assessor commencing 2008.
(Fiodhnach-Naomh Caillin)

– THIS MOTION WAS ALIGNED WITH MOTION 14 AND CHANGED TO A RECOMMENDATION –

 

10. That committees dealing with disciplinary issues in Liatroim should concentrate on penalising offending individuals by longer suspensions and that fines should only be used in the most exceptional cases and in case of repeat offences.
(Sean Ui Eislin)

– THIS MOTION WAS WITHDRAWN –

 

11. That a club which permits a suspended player or official to be part of their match party on the field be fined a minimum of €500.
(Sean Ui Eislin)

– THIS MOTION WAS WITHDRAWN –

 

12. That all decisions on Disciplinary matters by the County Competitions Control Committee, Hearings Committee and any other relevant appeals body be reported to County Committee meetings.(For information purposes only)
(Sean Ui Eislin)

– THIS MOTION WAS PASSED

 

13. That each club shall register its club colours annually, with photograph accompanying registration. Referees Committee shall decide where a clash of colours is liable to occur and to inform clubs accordingly. Where clubs cannot agree on alternatives for championship games the CCC shall decide on alternatives. The responsibility for avoiding a clash in league games to be with the travelling club. A Fine of €200 shall be imposed for breaches of Rule in League games plus any penalty resulting from a consequent delay in match starting time.
(Sean Ui Eislin)

– THIS MOTION WAS WITHDRAWN –

 

Recommendation

14. That assessment of referees should be carried out a number of times a year to ensure consistent performance of referees.
(Achadh na Sileann)

– THIS MOTION WAS ALIGNED WITH MOTION 9 –

 

 

 

10-Dec-07 by Brendan Doyle – PRO