Official launch of the 50 Mile Challenge this evening in Carrick Campus

This evening at 6pm in the Carrick Campus the 50 Mile Challenge will be launched by Leitrim GAA & LGFA and the registration officially opened here on LeitrimGAA.ie.

All those who sign up as fundraisers will receive a lovely GOLD beanie hat in addition to a Leitrim GAA themed fundraising page.  As before Leitrim County Council are the major sponsors of the Challenge and are working closely with the organisers to highlight county Leitrim during the campaign as a great place to live in, work in, relocate to, invest in and of course to visit and enjoy.

Once again, we will be revealing a number of new exciting Ambassador videos. The 2023 collection of videos amassed almost 850,000 views across the globe. For the forthcoming challenge there are 6 Challenge Ambassadors who have recorded videos made by Brian Duignan of Carrick-on-Shannon and with the financial support of Leitrim County Council.

Many prominent Companies are getting behind the event again this year as they encourage health & wellbeing through corporate participation.  The participating companies come from all sectors and all corners of the county and surrounding areas. If you own or work for a company and would like to be involved please email 50miles@leitrimgaa.ie

Participation in the challenge is open to all community-based organisations, government departments and local groups who are more than welcome to harness the uplifting energy that this event offers and to encourage members to get out and about for the month. All participants are encouraged to share their activity on social media and in the very engaging Facebook group – regular exercise & social participation is vital for physical and mental health.

Globally the Leitrim diaspora will be out in force with us this January. Last year we had participation and donations from 72 countries and for January we welcome more groups and individual participants as the Leitrim brand spreads globally.

In addition to fundraising, this event aims to give our beautiful county a national & global focus for the month of January as a wonderful place to explore, experience and enjoy as you live in, work in or relocate to.  To all of our participants please help us promote the event far and wide and actively use the two hashtags #50MilesChallenge & #LiveWorkInvest to spread the word.

Keep an eye on our social media channels for more updates from this evenings formal launch.

Sign up for the hat is available here on LeitrimGAA.ie & the ever popular annual Facebook Group is available here.

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#LiveWorkInvest

 

GAA County Games Development Coordinator, Leitrim GAA Job Advert

Cumann Lúthchleas Gael is Ireland’s leading sporting and cultural organisation with membership
approaching one million people and in excess of 500,000 playing participants at all levels. Inspired by
its amateur status and supported by the voluntary efforts of all its members, the GAA devotes its
entire resourcesto the development of Gaelic Games and Culture nationally and in local communities.
The GAA, in conjunction with Connacht GAA and Leitrim GAA, are now welcoming applications for the
role of GAA Games Development Coordinator in County Leitrim.

Role Summary
The role holder will be responsible for the delivery of GAA games development policy and related
programmes as contained in the county coaching and games development plan in local clubs and
schools (Primary and Post Primary) within a geographic area of a county. The role will also focus on
establishing self-sufficient and sustainable clubs by building capacity and capability within the
volunteer structure to deliver a games development programme.
A key target associated with the role will be the growth and retention of coach and player
participation.
The role holder shall be required to work 39 hours per week, which will include weekends and
evenings when required, and the hours may vary depending on seasonal changes.

Principle Accountabilities include but are not limited to:

Operations
• Oversee the timely implementation of Association policies, strategies and programmes
relating to coaching and games development within a region of a county;
• Manage key relations with clubs and schools to support growth and engagement across all
Gaelic Games working closely with Camogie, LGFA, Handball and Rounders within a region of
the county.

People Management
• Coordinate and supervise other county personnel e.g., Participation Officers as required to
include responsibility for supporting the formulation of weekly/monthly work programmes
with the County Head of Games;
• Liaise with and support a team of Coach Developers in the County to deliver coach and referee
development;
• Coordinate the recruitment, training and deployment of Cúl Camp and Club-School Link
coaches within a region of the county.

Leadership
• Assist the County Head of Games, County Coaching and Games Committee and key County
Officers with the development and implementation of the County Games Development
Strategy in the county and associated multi-annual plan;
• Ensure the effective use of GAA coaching and games development IT Systems;
• Ensure programmes are delivered in line with national games development policy;
• Coordinate the delivery of programmes in areas of potential growth and develop strategies to
increase engagement in Gaelic Games and specific codes.

Club Support
• Coordinate the delivery of a club support programme in clubs to achieve the GAA’s goal of
creating self-sufficiency and sustainability by building capacity and capability (Club Compass)
• Liaise, support and provide on-going training and development opportunities to Club
Coaching Officers;
• With the Club Coaching and Children’s Officer ensure all coaches and volunteers meet the
required coaching, vetting and safeguarding requirements;
• Assist clubs with the development of player pathways and lead the coordination of
participation and retention programmes in the region to help transition as many players and
as possible through child, youth and adult stages of the pathway to include coordination and
delivery of:
o Club Nursery Programme
o Intra and inter-Club Go Games
o Camps
o Intra and Inter-Club Super Games
o Diversity and Inclusion Programmes
o Intra and Inter-Club Recreational Games for youths and adults
• Assist clubs with the development of coach and referee pathways and coordinate and lead
the provision of volunteer, coach and referee education in the region;
• Coordinate and lead the provision of learning opportunities to club volunteers, club coaches,
referees and teachers required to assist the delivery of games development programmes.

Schools Support
• Coordinate the delivery of the GAA 5 STAR Programme in primary schools introducing and
engaging children in all Gaelic Games;
• Coordinate and oversee the delivery of participation and retention programmes in primary
and post-primary schools to include:
o Intra and inter-school Go Games
o Intra and Inter-school Super Games
o Diversity and Inclusion Programmes
• Assist with the delivery of Transition Year and GAA Future Leaders Programme;
• Coordinate and provide on going training and support to a network of Club School Link
Coaches.

Talent Academy/Player Development Support
• Support the County Head of Games in identification of players and coaches to participate in
the county talent academy programme;
• Coordinate and organise as required regional/divisional games activities to support the
programme;
• Guide and support clubs and schools on the delivery of player development supports
ensuring coherence with talent academy programme;.

Stakeholder Management
• Work closely with the relevant Coaching and Games Development Committees at County level
• Work effectively with all key stakeholders (National GAA, Province, County, Clubs, Schools,
Third Level, etc) to grow participation and increase retention rates including LGFA, Camogie,
GAA Handball and Rounders.

Other
• It is a natural function of the role that the role holder is required to work and attend evening
and weekend meetings/activities in line with business needs and undertake any other such
projects or duties as deemed appropriate by their manager;
• The role holder may be responsible for fulfilling a lead programme function within the county
games development operation.

Essential Criteria:
• At least 3-5 years’ experience of working in the GAA or similar sporting organisation (Voluntary
or Professional Capacity);
• Minimum Award 1 GAA Coaching Qualification;
• Appropriate third level qualification (Level 7 NFQ);
• Clear and detailed knowledge and experience of the GAA’s coaching schemes and initiatives;
• Excellent administrative and IT skills with a strong working knowledge of IT related packages
and systems;
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a strong ability to work in high-pressure situations;
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal and written);
• Demonstrably excellent leadership skills and influencing ability;
• Excellent ability to manage people/resources and build and sustain good team relationships
and manage conflict;
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills;
• Excellent negotiation skills;
• Strong organisational skills and demonstrable ability to effectively manage multiple projects
and priorities; hands-on approach to getting things done;
• Ability to clearly present goals and direction.

Desirable Criteria:
• Experience in managing/supervising staff;
• GAA Tutor/Coach Developer qualification;
• Third level sports science qualification;
• Strong coach education experience.

Other Requirements:
• Own car with a full clean driving license;
• Have completed the GAA Child Protection in Sport Awareness/Safeguarding 1
programme;
• Ability to work and attend evening and weekend meetings/activities in addition to
normal day to day activities.

Please note this role is subject to Garda Vetting.
Candidates interested in the above role should apply by submitting an up to date cover letter and
Curriculum Vitae to jobapplications@gaa.ie using reference #Leitrim021123 on or before 3pm, Thursday 16th November 2023.

The GAA is an equal opportunities employer.

The Link Will Be Live For Two Weeks.

https://www.gaa.ie/the-gaa/administration/employment-opportunities

Tráth na gCeist Gaeilge CLG 2023-2024

The GAA has invited expressions of interest from GAA Clubs to be part of Tráth na gCeist Gaeilge CLG 2023-2024. 
 
Clubs with an interest are requested to advise Jamie Ó Tuama by sending an email to jamie.otuama@gaa.ie by the deadline date of Friday, November 3rd.
Related details can be found at the link below.
https://www.gaa.ie/news/trath-na-gceist-gaeilge-clg-2023-2024/
Ó chlé – Máistir na gCeisteanna, Tomás Ó Muirí, foireann bhuacach 2023 – CLG Bharr na Cúille, Aidan agus Paul Dockery, Pauric agus Gerard Reilly, Cathaoirleach Choiste Náisiúnta Gaeilge CLG, Gráinne McElwain

2024 Leitrim GAA Senior Football Team Sponsor Announcement

Leitrim GAA is delighted to announce its new Senior Football Team Main Sponsor for 2024 with the news that Aughnasheelin native Pat Gallagher of the Gallagher Group, a construction company based in Kent, England, has agreed to come on board as the main team sponsor for the next three years.
Pat Gallagher was born and raised in Aughnacullion, Aughnasheelin, Country Leitrim where his family had earned their living by running a country shop and small family farm. In 1966 the family made the huge decision to emigrate to England. At that stage, Pat had completed his secondary education. From his father and grandfather, he would have gained valuable experience, especially with construction and machinery, and also a great work ethic, which would stand him well in later years. Pat was ambitious and it was his singular ambition to eventually own his own business. Through hard work and an enterprising nature commencing with the purchase of a second-hand digger in 1973, he eventually got small contracts in construction, and from this humble beginning a business was born.  The enterprise has gone from strength to strength over the decades and Pat is currently Chairman of the Gallagher Group which is one of the largest and most recognisable family-run businesses in Kent, employing over 500 local people. Starting out, Pat’s ambition was to offer an unrivalled service to his clients, which still holds true to this day, but it wouldn’t be possible without the incredible people that make the group what it is.
Leitrim GAA is most fortunate to have the backing of Pat Gallagher and the Gallagher Group, and looks forward to a successful partnership over the next three years. In conclusion, we wish to also thank our outgoing main senior football team sponsors Seamus and Caitríona Clarke of JP Clarke, New York, for their generosity and loyalty to Leitrim GAA over the past five years.
The Gallagher Group has posted the following response to the Leitrim GAA announcement:

“The Gallagher Group based in Kent England are delighted to partner with the Leitrim GAA Senior football team as the main sponsors from October 2023. The sponsorship is for the next 3 years. We wish Andy, the players and the whole backroom staff our very best wishes for the season ahead, and are sure they will build on their progress over the last few years.

As a proud Leitrim native Pat Gallagher is excited for the future getting behind the team. The Gallagher Group is celebrating 50 years in business during 2023, a leading groundworks, civil engineering and aggregates business based in Kent England with family and community always at the heart of our business. The GAA has a unique way of bringing their communities together in rural Ireland and that is why we are so enthusiastic to get on board and help to drive the Leitrim team forward.”

The official launch of the Gallagher Group sponsorship will take place on Friday evening, October 27th in Lough Rynn Castle at 7pm and all clubs are invited to send representatives.

The Late Liam Flynn, Firhouse, Tallaght and Killarkin, Kiltoghert, County Leitrim.

Leitrim GAA is greatly saddened to learn of the sudden and untimely death of Liam Flynn, Firhouse, Tallaght and formerly of Killarkin, Kiltoghert, County Leitrim. Liam is a former St Mary’s, Kiltoghert and Leitrim player who graced the field at all levels. He first came to notice as an Under 16 Player of note and in 1975 when Leitrim captured the first of its three Fr. Manning Cup titles Liam was the team leader as captain. In the same year, he was awarded the County Youth Player of the Year Award. What is remarkable by comparison with the current era, is that he played wing forward in his club’s 1975 SFC Final encounter with eventual champions, Ballinamore Sean O’ Heslin’s, while still Under 16.  Two years later, while still a Minor he was part of the historic Leitrim Under 21 Panel that captured the county’s first-ever Connacht Under 21 Championship. He was a starting player in the Connacht Final victory over Roscommon and joined the action as a second-half substitute in the All-Ireland semi-final versus Kerry. This particular group of players has been recognised both locally and indeed beyond our borders as the finest group of assembled players to ever represent the county at the underage level, running a star-studded Kerry selection to a mere 5 points after a thrilling encounter. Incidentally, he was joined on that panel by his brother Michael who lined out at corner back. He also captained the Leitrim Minor team in 1977 which was defeated by Mayo in the Connacht Final. He later went on to represent the County at Senior level. Liam had a stellar club career with his native St. Mary’s Kiltoghert and also played in the 1977 and 1983 County SFC Final defeats to Glencar/Manorhamilton and Aughawillan respectively.

Leitrim GAA offers its sincerest sympathies to his wife Marie, sons William and Sean and daughter Karen, his mother Elizabeth Flynn, brothers Michael, Pascal and Gary, sisters Kathleen, Theresa, Pauline, Betty and Deirdre, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, and all extended family, neighbours and friends. Liam will be laid to rest on Saturday.

https://rip.ie/death-notice/liam-flynn-leitrim-533188

2023 Club Championship Fixtures for w/e 21-22 Oct – Junior B & C + Hurling Finals

The fixture details for the Vistamed Junior B – Final has been released and is as follows:

 

 

 

The fixture details for the Vistamed Junior C – Final has been released and is as follows:

 

 

 

 

The fixture details for the Senior Hurling  – Final has been released and is as follows:

 

 

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Tionól Gaeilge Liatroma

Tionól Gaeilge Liatroma 2023

Táimid ag tabhairt cuireadh do bhaill Chumann Lúthchleas Gael gur spéis leo an Ghaeilge teacht go dtí Tionól Gaeilge Liatroma ar an Aoine 27 Deireadh Fómhair sa chlubtheach CLG Ghaeil na hAilne i nDroim Seanbhó. Cur chun cinn na Gaeilge sa chontae a bheidh á phlé. Ag tosú ag 7.00. Ba mhaith linn más féidir leat bheith ann ar an oíche. Eolas ó Seán Ó Súilleabháin 087 6821566

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2023 Club Championship Fixtures for w/e 13-15 Oct – Intermediate & Junior A,B & C

The fixture details for the Smith Monumentals IFC – Final have been released and is as follows:

 

 

The draw details for the Vistamed Junior A – Final & Releg. Final are as follows:

 

 

 

The fixture details for the Vistamed Junior B – Semi Final & Releg. Final have been released and are as follows:

 

 

 

The fixture details for the Vistamed Junior C – Semi Final has been released and is as follows:

 

 

 

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2023 Club Championship Fixtures for w/e 7-8 Oct – Senior, Intermediate & Junior B & C

The fixture details for the Connacht Gold SFC – Final has been released:

 

 

The fixture details for the Smith Monumentals IFC – Semi Final & Relegation Final have been released and are as follows:

   

 

 

The draw details for the Vistamed Junior B – Semi Final is as follows:

 

 

 

The fixture details for the Vistamed Junior C – Semi Final has been released and is as follows:

 

 

 

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Connacht GAA Student Bursary Scheme

Connacht GAA have again reiterated their commitment to the ongoing educational development of its players and members by announcing details of the 2023/2024 Connacht GAA Student Bursary scheme. Connacht GAA will award bursaries of €750 to students attending Higher Education colleges.

 

The scheme, which is now in its fourteenth 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”. Recipients will again be selected based on a range of criteria, including their playing, coaching or administrative commitments to the GAA. A number of awards in each province will be reserved for those excelling in the areas of coaching and administration within the College GAA Club.

 

Each bursary granted will be for €750 and payment will be made in two instalments of €375. Further information and application forms for this year’s scheme are currently available to download from www.connachtgaa.ie

 

Senior Inter-county players who were on their County’s Senior Panel in 2023 should apply for Bursaries via the Gaelic Players Association; further information at www.gaelicplayers.com.

All Applications (Connacht GAA Higher Education Bursary Application Form 2023) to be forwarded to;

Student Bursary Application,

Connacht GAA Centre,

Cloonacurry,

Bekan,

Claremorris

Co. Mayo www.connachtgaa.ie

Phone: 094)9630335 Email: reception.connacht@gaa.ie

 

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS – 17th November 2023

(no applications will be accepted beyond this date).

Connacht GAA Higher Education Bursary Application Form 2023-24

 

 

Leitrim Club Championships – VENUE CHANGES

Due to the ongoing inclement weather conditions, Leitrim CCC has made the decision this afternoon to move games this weekend as follows:

Saturday – Smith Monumentals IFC Semi-Final

Allen Gaels v Annaduff

Venue: Cloone

Time: 5pm

Sunday – Vistamed Junior A FC Semi-Final

Annaduff v St. Mary’s Kiltoghert

Venue: Gortletteragh

Time: 1pm

2023 Club Championship Fixtures for w/e 30-1st Oct – Intermediate, Senior Rele & Junior A+B

The fixture details for the Smith Monumentals IFC – Semi Finals have been released and are as follows:

 

 

The fixture details for the Connacht Gold SFC – Relegation Final has been released and is as follows:

 

 

 

The fixture details for the Vistamed Junior A – Semi Finals is as follows:

 

 

 

The fixture details for the Vistamed Junior B – Round 3 have been released and is as follows:

 

 

 

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