Leitrim Supporters Club GAA 2012

Leitrim Supporters Club GAA 2012

The annual Leitrim Supporters Club tickets have now been fully distributed throughout, not alone the county, but in all areas where Leitrim people are found. The Supporters Club is the lifeline that allows us prepare all our teams in the professional way that is necessary if we wish to compete in a meaningful fashion. This is now the 26th successive year of the Leitrim Supporters Club and Coiste Liatroma greatly appreciates the financial input of our followers and continued support over those years. Our senior team had a great victory over Carlow last week and are working very hard as they prepare for their remaining games in the League leading up to our championship meeting with London on June 3rd. Our under 21 team face the challenge of Sligo next month in the Connacht Championship and their preparations are very much on target for a successful campaign .All underage teams are in the very capable hands of former county players and a great buzz is evident in all the squads.

The Leitrim Centre of Excellence at Annaduff is now nearing completion and will be up and running by the end of this year. On completion this will be the jewel in the crown and the envy of much bigger counties. Obviously all of these activities require a huge financial commitment from the board and the success of our Supporters Club Draw is paramount to our continued efforts to provide for the ongoing needs of Leitrim GAA.

The Supporters Club Committee under Chairperson Shay Reynolds in Leitrim and Mike Feeney in Dublin are again appealing to your generosity and asking all with the promotion of Leitrim at heart to purchase a ticket and in doing so you will also receive a DVD reliving the highlights of Leitrim GAA activities over the past 26 years and take your chance of winning many of our valuable prizes on offer.       

 

 

07-Mar-12 by Colette Fox – PRO

The Tain League starts this Saturday the 4th February

The Táin League starts this Saturday the 4th February.

Cluainin Iomaint (Glencar Manorhamilton) travel to Letterkenny to play St. Eunans;

St. Marys of Carrick travel to Edgeworthstown to play Wolf Tones in division 4A;

Ballinamore will travel to Newtownforbes to play Clonguish in division 5A.

All games are at 2pm.

It would be great if people can support their clubs in this competition in what promises to be exciting battles between clubs who might not have played each other before. These games will greatly inprove the standard of hurling in Leitrim.

 

 

30-Jan-12 by Micheal Dolan Hurling PRO

PRO Report to Convention

2011 was another busy year for Coiste Chontae Liatroma and we are fortunate to have a very pro-active and talented PRO team working at county and provincial level. The team is responsible for ensuring that the day to day duties of website maintenance and document preparation are maintained and new initiatives are rolled out.

Match Programmes

Match programmes were made available for club league and championship games for all grades and this was through the hard work of the staff in Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada. Full colour match programmes were again produced by Coiste Chontae Liatroma for all our National League home games and for the Intermediate and Senior/Minor County Finals. The feedback on the programmes has been very positive from within and outside the County. They are produced to the highest standard and much of the credit must go to James Molloy who helps me with their design and supplies all the wonderful photographic material. Looking back over the programmes produced by Coiste Chontae Liatroma over the years it is clear that they have improved year after year and we will strive to continue this trend.

 

Leitrim GAA Website

In so far as is possible, local GAA news items are submitted on a daily basis. I would like to thank all the contributors to the website as their valued input helps make it the success it is. The site now contains a considerable amount of information and visitor numbers continue to grow. The fixtures and results of approximately 1,200 games and associated league tables, in conjunction with daily news items and an events calendar, make it a very popular site. The local, provincial and national news feeds available on the website are also extremely popular and are available from the following sources:-

Connacht GAA / National GAA / RTE News / TV3 News / Setanta / BBC Sport

The Photo Gallery section has in excess of 30,000 images and this section proves to be most popular with our visitors. Full credit must go to our own James Molloy who continues to capture the very best of Leitrim GAA. In addition to the Photo Gallery we also have a Video Gallery which is also extremely popular and this is maintained by Brian Blake and Ithank him sincerely for all his work throughout the year.

In 2011, the Servasport system was further enhanced and more developments are due in 2012. In summary the system allows for the following: 

  • automated notification of fixtures to referees

  • to take results from referees and automatically submit them on the website and to the media.

In 2012 we will be continue to enhance the Leitrim GAA website and the following areas will receive particular attention:- 

  • Secondary Schools Competitions and Results

  • Ladies Fixtures/Results

  • Website administrators training 

Twitter

If you are familiar with Twitter – a feed is available on the website and it is without doubt one of the best ways to share and discover what is happening while on the move or away from home. As information is released on the website it is automatically released as a tweet. We have a large following on Twitter and in 2011 Leitrim GAA tweeted live match updates from the Division 4 Allianz National League games and Connacht Football Championship. The tweets are not just of benefit to our members and supporters, as the national media also use it for instant information and results pick up. 

Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada Murals

The Meeting Room in Pairc Sean has beenÓgreatly enhanced by the inclusion of a number of wall murals depicting historical highlights from the workings of Coiste Chontae Liatroma from its foundation right up to the present day. Sean Ó Súilleabháin, Tommy Moran and James Molloy have done a magnificent job in the research of relevant material, which is portrayed most attractively and in spectacular design format. Sign Warehouse Drumshanbo also deserve credit for the professionalism shown in the printing process of the murals.

All who have seen the murals have thoroughly enjoyed the nostalgic peep into the past. If you have not had the opportunity as yet to view the display, then a visit to the Meeting Room is recommended. Our committee is examining the feasibility of reproducing the murals in a reduced size format that could be made available for purchase by anyone interested in the history of CLG in Leitrim. 

VHI GAA Cul Camps

Thanks to Tomas Keenan for ensuring that the 2011 VHI Cul Camps were promoted in our match day programmes, on our website and in the local media. Children and families throughout the County will cherish these photographs for many years to come. In an admirable initiative to promote more use of the Irish language at GAA events, Leitrim County Council produced a booklet containing everyday phrases translated into Irish. The publication was distributed to all the children participating in this year’s VHI GAA Cul Camps throughout the county. 

Into The West GAA Magazine

The Into the West magazine is a bi-monthly GAA production by Connacht GAA. In 2011 there was excellent coverage of GAA activities in Leitrim featured in the magazine. Clubs are reminded to make submissions on a monthly basis and I encourage them to use this magazine as ameans of promoting their club to a wider audience. Clubs or individuals can sign up for a free electronic copy of the magazine which will be emailed directly to them. Details available at www.connachtgaa.ie/magazine.php. 

Communications and Information Technology

As clubs plan for their future I would ask them to pay particular attention to the areas of communications and information technology. All club PROs were issued with GAA email accounts to facilitate the dissemination of information. The account is identical to that of the club secretary in that it facilitates them in areas such as sharing of documents, calendaring and website development. Club websites continue to flourish and I would urge each club to actively maintain their site and to recognise the promotional and communication value of a resource that is accessible worldwide. The club PRO should make the club notes available on the site on a weekly basis and make every effort to add photos and features on an onÓgoing basis. Old club websites using the original GAA server were switched off in December, 2010 and every club can now have their club website with the â€Å“gaa.ieâ€Â name extension hosted for an annual payment of €20 on the new GAA Google based platform. The system does not require any â€Å“software knowledgeâ€Â, is relatively easy to use and I would encourage any club which does not have a web presence to consider this option. Further national IT developments are planned for 2012 and they include: 

  • the roll out of the Intranet to specific accounts

  • The roll out of an E Learning environment which will apply equally to officers and coaches within clubs. 

Appreciation

I would like to thank the clubs, County Board Officers, various committees and the Senior County Management team for their support all year. A special word of thanks must go to James Molloy, Brendan Doyle, Attracta O’Reilly, Sean Ã’ Suilleabháin, Declan Bohan, Colin Regan, Aiden Kellegher and Tommy Moran who were all very obliging to me during the year when I called upon them for help with match programmes and the website. Attracta and her team of programme sellers are an invaluable asset and on behalf of Coiste Chontae Liatroma thanks again to Attracta and all the boys and girls who brave the elements on match days. I take this opportunity to thank Declan Bohan for his professionalism in his role as Runaí CCC over the last seven years and congratulate him on a job well done. 

I liaise on a regular basis with officials in the communications department in Croke Park, Connacht Council and with PROs in other counties. I take this opportunity to thank them for their assistance throughout the year and look forward to working with them again in 2012. 

I would like to convey my sincere thanks to the members of the local media who continue to promote our activities. Special thanks to John Connolly, Philip Rooney and Willie Donnellan in the Leitrim Observer, PJ Leddy, Kevin Blessing and Darragh Cox from Ocean FM and John Lynch, Willie Hegarty, Tony Ghee and Seamus Gallagher from Shannonside. Thanks also to all of the National Publications that have given coverage to our activities over 2011, in particular the weekly publication of results of club games. 

Conclusion

In conclusion I would like to take this opportunity to convey my sincere sympathy to any of our members who were bereaved during the year. Like everyone in the Leitrim GAA fraternity I wish both Mickey Moran and John Morrison speedy returns to full health. I wish all Leitrim County Teams the very best of luck in 2012 and I wish you all a happy and peaceful Christmas and New Year. 

Collette Nic an tSionnaigh

 

 

28-Dec-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

New Championship Structure 2012

Comhdháil Bhliantúil Liatroma on Sunday 11 Nollaig 2011 formally approved new club championship structures in Senior, Intermediate and Junior A football. This Competition bye law (subject to Croke Park approval) will govern the running of Leitrim Senior, Intermediate and Junior A football championships. Leitrim Club Championships 2012. That the Leitrim Senior, Intermediate and Junior A Championship 2012 be restructured as follows: The championship groupings be made up of three groups of four with an open draw to determine same. The top two teams in each group proceed automatically to the quarter finals. Final Group positions will be determined as per Rule 6.22 (5) T.O. 2011. The best third placed team shall automatically constitute the seventh quarter finalist with Rule 6.22 (5) (c) (ii)-(iv) being used to determine any possible tie among third placed teams across groups. The remaining two third placed teams to play off, the winner of which will proceed as the eighth quarter-finalist and the losing team will play in a Relegation Semi Final. When the eight teams for the quarter finals have being determined, an open draw system should take place ensuring teams from the same group cannot play each other at this stage. With regard to relegation semi finals, a similar system should be applied, where teams from the same group should not play each other in the first round of the play-off. Winners of the quarter finals to be put into an open draw to determine semi final pairings, no regard to previous meetings in the competition should be brought in consideration for this round. T.O. 2011 Rial 6.22 (5) If a Championship is partly organised on a League basis, the following Regulations shall apply: (a) League results shall be credited as follows: 2 points for a win, and one for a draw. (b) If a Team is Disqualified or Retires during the course of the League Stage, its played Games shall stand and its unplayed Games shall be awarded to the Opposing Teams. (c) W here Teams finish with equal points for Qualification for the Concluding Stages, or for Promotion or Relegation, the tie shall be decided by the following means and in the order specified: (i) Where two Teams only are involved ‘ the outcome of the meeting of the two Teams in the previous game in the Competition; (ii) Scóring Difference (subtracting the total scores Against from total scores For); (iii) Highest Total score For; (iv) A Play-Off. Exceptions to (c): (1) In relation to means (ii) and (iii) above, if the accumulated scores of a team, so involved, are affected by a disqualification, loss of game on a proven objection, retirement or walk over, the tie shall be decided by a Play-Off. (2) Regulations (i), (ii) and (iii) shall not apply to under 16 or younger age grade competitions. (d) A Disqualification shall only affect further participation in the current Championship involved and not the following year’s Championship or Qualification for it. In the context of a Disqualification, in any Promotion or Relegation Process, a Team shall retain the points it has won in a Stage of the Championship run on a League Basis.

 

 

13-Dec-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

Doing a Cluxton – by Tommy Moran

Doing a Cluxton Maybe we’ll never have to watch that Paddy CullenÓgoal again. Of all the blessings that may befall all of us in the GAA as a result of the Dubs last gasp victory in the All Ireland last Sunday, the relegation of that goal to the deepest bin in RTE would top the list. You would imagine the whole history of Kerry and Dublin was all about Mikey Sheehy stealing a march on poor Paddy, who hadn’t even fouled anyone in that particular episode. Anyway, the film footage from now on can focus on a different Dubs goalkeeper, Cool Hand Luke himself, Stephen Cluxton. Match previews can be like that, delving into the past, checking score lines from an age when the players weren’t even born, as if the hand of history was going to decide the result of the next game. If the Dubs gauged their chances by the result of a lot of their previous meetings with Kerry, then they would have stayed at home last week; but there is a new generation of player now. What happened when his grandfather played inÓgoals in his trousers doesn’t really weigh heavily on his mind in the build up to any final. What matters is now. And so to a busy weekend of finals in Leitrim. Will Glencar Manorhamilton tremble at the thought that Leitrim’s last four in a row was fifty years ago? Hardly. They are where they want to be, that’s all. The Bor’s should have rid them of any complacency in the round robin, though their ‘keep ball’ tactics at the end of an easy semi final win over Ballinamore might indicate that Glenn Young needs to get their heads right for Sunday; there will be no chance for show boating. St. Mary’s are just where they want to be too and their tigerish performance against Annaduff will have done no harm to their confidence. Brendan Guckian well knows the pain of a losing dressing room from his long career in the club and county jersey, so a motivational few words to his charges will be no bother to him. Gortletteragh and MelvinÓgael have each had great glory days on Leitrim’s championship fields, but they won’t be scouring the history books either to weigh up their chances in the Intermediate Final. Statistics in this grade mean nothing to them. The only concern they will have is how they perform on the day, with the big prize of Senior championship participation next year awaiting the winners. For the Minor Final there will be no scouring of archives to figure out the likely winners. The players themselves will look no further back than their last meeting, they couldn’t care less how many titles Ballinamore or Glencar Manor have already. The only title of interest to them is the one at stake on Sunday. In the Under 13 Regional Competition Final the hands of history have surely no input, for this is a new initiative, a chance for our budding stars to get a taste of a big championship day. And who knows – it could be an Under 13 or a Senior goalkeeper who might do a Stephen Cluxton this weekend. 

 

 

22-Sep-11 by Tommy Moran

A Sporting Chance- Tackling life s challenges with the GAA

 GAA stars and sports experts offer insights

into modern health and life challenges

All-Ireland winning Armagh footballer Oisin McConville will be amongst the guest speakers at a unique event in The Sligo Park Hotel on Monday, September 5, at 7pm. President of the GAA, Mr Christy Cooney, will give the closing address on the night.

Entitled ‘A Sporting Chance: Tackling life’s challenges with the GAA’, the free event aims to offer inspiration and information to the GAA’s young players, and their coaches, mentors, and administrators, on some of the challenges they may face during their sporting careers on and off the field.

The event has been organised by Sligo GAA’s Games Promotion Officer, Charlie Harrison, who is also the Sligo senior football captain, and Colin Regan, National Coordinator of the Association’s Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP) programme, who represented Leitrim on the playing fields for over 13 years. Other noted contributors on the evening include sports psychologist Caroline Currid, a native of Sligo, who has worked with some of the top teams and individuals in the country across an array of sports, Sligo GAA legend Eamonn O’Hara, and leading Irish sports nutritionist Richelle FlanÓghan.

The event concludes the GAA’s National Urban Project in Sligo town, which aims to raise the profile of and participation levels in gaelic Games in urban bases across the island. Harrison is the coordinator of the project in Sligo.

‘The GAA is working hard to offer all members of our communities the opportunity to participate in gaelic games, and as a result experience the benefits that involvement in sport brings,’ explains Charlie. ‘However, our young people in particular face challenges and tests in all walks of their lives that can impact negatively on their sporting involvement and their health in general. That’s why we wanted to put on an event that addressed some of these issues and provide information and inspiration through the likes of Oisin, Eamonn and the rest of the speakers that helps people realise that making the right choices in your life can make all the difference.

Oisin McConville has won an All-Ireland senior football championship medal, seven Ulster championships and a National League title with Armagh. He has also been awarded two All Stars. However, as he revealed in his recent autobiography, his addiction to gambling proved the biggest challenge he has faced in life. Now working as a counselor in the area, Oisin will offer a unique personal insight into the road too and from addiction and the challenges associated with both.

Other topics covered during the informal open panel discussion ‘ which will be chaired by TG4’s sports presenter Micheál Ó Domhnaill ‘ include the pressures facing young people both in terms of their personal development and their sporting lives, healthy eating and the impact of alcohol on sports performance, and the GAA’s onÓgoing work in reducing the potential harm of alcohol and drugs misuse amongst its members.

‘This event highlights the GAA’s commitment to assist our members in enjoying a full and healthy life both on and off the field,’ explained Mr. Cooney.

The evening, which runs from 7pm-9pm, will feature a mix of fascinating personal experiences combined with expert advice from some of the top professionals in their fields. It will conclude with a Q&A session from the audience and promises to be of value to anyone interested in sport, juvenile development and life’s challenges in general.

For further information contact Colin Regan, National Coordinator of the GAA’s ASAP Programme, on 087-2945705, or Charlie Harrison, Sligo GPO, on 086-7930652.


 

 

31-Aug-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

London v Leitrim game POSTPONED

London v Leitrim Allianz League game postponed due to unplayable pitch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

27-Feb-11 by Colette Fox – PRO

Win free Prizes

Over the past number of years the Connacht Council Coach Education committee in conjunction with the 5 Counties have been providing coaching courses for all counties. Several thousand people have undertaken Foundation level and level one. It is the policy of the G.A.A. that all coaches, dealing with our players, must have the appropriate qualification. Each of our courses are age specific so that the coach will acquire a better understanding of the coaching needs of that particular group.

In order to identify the number of qualified coaches in our clubs the National Coaching Committee have set up a website that will register all coaches when they are inputted to the system.

This is the function of the club secretary or the Coaching Officer. When completed this will provide us, and you, with invaluable information.

The site has been sent to all Secretaries and Club coaching officers.

Inputting the information is easy and painless.

The good news is that there will be a free draw worth several thousand euro worth of equipment for all clubs that complete the audit.

If you require any assistance contact your County Games Manager or the Provincial office.

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

 

 

 

 

15-Dec-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

Carrigallen secure first ever U21 B Championship Title

Carrigallen were crowned U21 B Champions when they defeated a battling Bornacoola side on a scoreline of 2-10 to 1-9 in Cloone last Saturday.  Carrigallen last won the U21 A Title as Carrigallen Harps in 1995 and they will hope that this title will propel them to bigger things on the Senior circuit in the coming years. Both teams had to compete with the elements and heavy downpours during the game left underfoot conditions difficult. Despite this, the game was very enjoyable and fiercely contested throughout.  Bornacoola will point to the concession of goals in either half as contributing to their downfall on the day.  However, they must be complemented on their battling qualities as they reduced a 9 point defecit at one stage to 4 at the final whistle.  Carrigallen were worthy winners on the day and congratulations to them on their success.

 

 

 

11-Nov-10 by Colette Fox – PRO

U21 B Championship Final

Melvin Gaels emerged victorious in the U-21 B Championship Final in Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada on Saturday afternoon last after an absorbing contest against Glenfarne/ Kiltyclogher but they had to do it the hard way as Glenfarne/ Kiltyclogher more than played their part in the contest.

U-21 B CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL
MELVIN GAELS 1-12
GLENFARNE/KILTYCLOGHER 2-6

Both sides had periods of dominance during the game and for a period it seemed as though the excellent work of the Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher defenders coupled with the precise finishing of the forwards would see them victorious.

However, Melvin Gaels were able to overcome the body blow of conceding goals at critical times and responded in style to emerge victorious.
Paul Og Ferguson joked when he was accepting the cup on behalf of his team, the Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher players will point to the lose of their captain Fergal Clancy, who was absent with a broken figure and say they would have emerged victorious had he been present.

Of course such talk is hypothetical and even without their influential captain, Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher more than played their part in what was a nail-biting and very enjoyable game played in fine conditions despite the torrential rain that had fallen in the days leading up to the game.

Melvin Gaels started the game with real purpose and were rewarded for their early pressure when Peter McGowan pointed after Conor Sheridans pass.

The Kinlough men were unable to build on their positive start as the Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher defence held firm, with Sean McManus playing particularly well and when the opportunities arose to launch attacks of their own they did so and were duly rewarded.

By the time the game was nine minute old three Diarmuid Clancy frees gave Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher an early advantage and gave an early indication that this game would go right to the wire.

Both sides had opportunities to add to their tallys and while Melvin Gaels were enjoying more possession they were finding it difficult to penetrate the Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher rearguard.

The pressure that Melvin Gaels had been applying was rewarded midway through the half when Conor Sheridan claimed a Jessie McGuinness to point and reduce the deficit to the narrowest margin.

However, in keeping with the unpredictable nature of the game, Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher struck back in emphatic style.

Having won possession 35 meters from the Melvin Gaels goal, the ball was passed quickly and decisively before Diarmuid Clancy picked out Padraig Sweeney whose shot crept inside the left post despite the best efforts of a defender and goalkeeper Paul Rooney.

Having enjoyed so much possession and having then suffered the blow of conceding the games opening goal, the question was how would Melvin Gaels respond.

The response was exactly what Manager Gareth Phelan would have wanted as his side dominated the remainder of the half.

One area where Melvin Gaels were having a lot of joy was from Glenfarne/Kiltycloghers kick-outs and his proved to be the case when Jessie McGuinness rose unopposed to claim possession before passing to Conor Sheridan. With the minimum of fuss Sheridan pointed to reduce the arrears to three points.

The Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher was further reduced when James Bredin converted a free after Packie Hill was fouled.

Although he was having difficulty with his kickouts there was nothing wrong with Francis Keaneys shot stopping as he illustrated twice in quick succession to deny both James Bredin and Conor Sheridan both of whom seemed destined to score their sides opening goal.

A Paul Og Ferguson free six minutes before the break levelled matters before Declan Roper scored a fine individual point in the 30th minute to retake the lead for Melvin Gaels.

Having been held scoreless since Padraig Sweeneys 19th minute goal, Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher completed the first half Scóring when Diarmuid Clancy converted a free after Dermot Harkin was fouled.

With the scores level at 1-4 to 0-7 as the second half got underway not too many in Pairc Sean would have been able to predict with any degree of certainty who would emerge victorious.

Having finished the second half so strongly, Melvin Gaels scored the opening point of the half through Packie Hill just 23 seconds after the restart. However, any thoughts that Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher would be over run for the remainder of the game vanished within a minute as they struck for their second goal of the game.

After James Murrays initial shot hit the post, Ronan McGowan was on hand to apply the finishing touch and duly opened up a two point lead for his side.

Having worked so hard to recover from the setback of conceding the first goal questions were now being asked as to how Melvin Gaels would respond to the challenge of having to do the same again.

To their credit they responded well, but once again they found the Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher defence in top form while Melvin Gaels needed to guard themselves against the pacy counter-attacks which were so effective in the opening half.

One such counter-attack almost resulted in Glenfarne/Kiltycloghers third goal but Niall Clancy was denied by the outstretched boot of Paul Rooney.

Still trailing by two points and with 13 minutes of the game remaining, Melvin Gaels lifted their level of intensity and were duly rewarded when Conor Sheridan picked out midfield colleague Declan Roper after a good passing move. Roper made no mistake with his pointed effort to reduce the deficit to the narrowest of margins.

A Paul Og Ferguson point drew the sides level, before Melvin Gaels struck decisively for a goal that gave them a lead they had worked so hard to establish.

James Bredin picked out Packie Hill who found the Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher goal with a nice finish.

Having enjoyed the lead for a sizable portion of the game, Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher were now left with no option other than to attack in a bid to get themselves back into contention.

A Diarmuid Clancy free reduced the deficit to a solitary point, but the Melvin Gaels defenders were now showing that what they were capable of as they made life very difficult for their north Leitrim rivals.

At the other end two points in as many minutes from James Bredin, who scored from a tight angle and a Paul Og Ferguson free after Jessie McGuinness was fouled extended Melvin Gaels lead to four points and with just five minutes remaining it was looking as though they were on course for victory.

Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher gave their all in the closing stages but found the Melvin Gaels defence, marshalled by Shane Ryan and Patrick McGowan in fine form.

There was time for just one more score as Diarmuid Clancy converted a free after Shane McLoughlin was fouled and Melvin Gaels held on for what was a deserved, but hard earned victory after a memorable game which both teams contributed greatly to.

Melvin Gaels
Paul Rooney, Shane Ryan, Patrick McGowan, Sean Kilkenny, Paul Brennan, Donal Clancy, Jessie McGuinness, Conor Sheridan (0-2), Declan Roper (0-2), Packie Hill (1-1), Peter McGowan (0-1), Paul Og Ferguson (0-3), James Bredin (0-3). Sub: Patrick Kilkenny for Peter McGowan (35 mins).

Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher
Francis Keaney, Shane Ferguson, Paul Gilligan, Sean McManus, John McHugh, Diarmuid Clancy (0-6), Dermot Harkin, Niall Clancy, James Murray, Shane McLoughlin, Padraig Sweeney (1-0), Ronan McGowan (1-0), Shane McLoughlin. Sub: Stephen McManus for McGowan (52 mins), Daire Clancy for Sweeney (57 mins).

Referee: Brendan Sammon.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Article courtesy of Leitrim Observer and is located at LeitrimObserver.ie

 

 

17-Nov-09 by LeitrimObserver.ie

County Forum – Leitrim Strategic Plan for 2009 to 2015

Leitrim GAA wish to remind all clubs of the County Forum in the conference centre of the Bush Hotel on Wednesday night next commencing with registration at 7.30pm sharp. This important forum is a vital tool inÓgetting the clubs valued input on the Leitrim County Strategic Plan for 2009 to 2015.

We are delighted to announce that the Uachtaran Cumann Luthchleas Gael Criostoir O Cuana will be in attendance for the duration of the Forum.

Clubs are reminded that they must be represented by the full quota of 6 Members each and we trust that all clubs have the desired quota of members in attendance.

There is no pre-forum preparation to be entered into by clubs and the nights proceedings will be self containing and facilitated by National Strategic Plan Co – Ordinator Peter Hannon.

The nights work commences at 7:30pm and will be concluded by 10pm when valuable information will have beenÓgathered for final input into the Leitrim County Strategic Plan 2009-2015.

 

 

25-Oct-09 by Brendan Doyle – PRO

Championship – Weekend preview – Inter & Jr A Qtr Finals

After the washed out programme last Sunday, the GWP Intermediate and Junior A Championship take centre-stage this weekend when the Quarter-Finals are held.
The eight teams involved in the Intermediate competition will have to deal with the delay caused by last Sundays downpours and it is hard to know what effect, if any, the delay will have on a teams chances.

One team that is sure to be effected by the delay and the replay of the Senior Championship Relegation Semi-Final is the St. Marys Junior A team who take on Leitrim Gaels in an eagerly awaited contest.

However, the replay of the Senior relegationÓgame between Aughnasheelin and St. Marys could effect their chances.

It will also have an effect on the St. Marys Intermediate squad who take onÓgortletteragh on Sunday, with many of the players involved with the Intermediate team eligible for either the Senior or Junior A squads.

Below we take a very brief look at next weekends games:

 

Intermediate Championship Quarter-Finals

Glenfarne/Kilty v St. Caillins
Glenfarne/Kilty are the surprise packages of this years Intermediate competition while Fenagh St. Caillins are rebuilding with a young side who impressed in their meetings with Aughawillan & Ballinaglera.

Glenfarne/Kilty probably have a little more momentum at the moment and while nobody would be surprise here with a Fenagh win, the north Leitrim men probably have an edge in this game.

Gortletteragh v St. Marys
St. Marys chances are greatly hampered by the involvement of their Senior and Junior sides in crucial games on Saturday evening. But having said that, Gortletteragh are one of the favourites for the Intermediate crown and even without the other games, youd expect Gortletteragh to have far too much strength and ability for Marys in this one.

Aughawillan v Dromahair
Just how the postponement will effect these teams is unclear – Dromahair may gain more as they are slowly regaining lost form but Aughawillan are just as eager to get back on track. This could be the game of the day and Dromahair have a habit of upsetting highly rated teams in the last few years but the odds would still appear to favour Aughawillan.

Cloone v Glencar/Manor
Cloone are strong hot favourites in this one but they will be wary of a very strong Glencar/Manor second string. The north Leitrim club may have their focus on the Senior championship and youd have to expect that Cloone will be too strong for them in this game.

 

GWP Junior Championship Quarter-Finals

Leitrim Gaels v St. Marys
The tie of the round seems the fellow parishioners take on each other once – the games have swung one way and then the other but Leitrim Gaels have improved greatly this year, performing well and taking a step up.

The danger for them is if they get overly worked up about the idea of facing St. Marys and getting one over on their bigger neighbours – a lack of focus on the game and concentrating instead on the "derby" element could leave the Gaels prone to a shock as St. Marys have a very strong line-up.They have a good mix in their team and going in as completely underdogs, they face no pressure or expectations. If Leitrim Gaels concentrate on producing the same sort of football they have played so far, they should advance comfortably.

 

Aughavas v Mohill
Another of the favourites for the Junior title, Aughavas, take on a strong Mohill second string and they should prove far too strong in this game, particularly with a possible clash with Leitrim Gaels to come in the Semi-Final.

Aughavas will be anxious to set down a marker after their draw with Eslin and they should do so against Mohill.

Eslin v Carrigallen
After the euphoria of their late draw against Aughavas, Eslin will need to get their feet back on the ground quickly as Carrigallen are quite strong for this Division. They contested the Division Five Final and will not be a push-over. But if Eslin can start the way they finished against Aughavas, then they should be far too strong here.

 

Bornacoola v Gortletteragh
The attentions of these clubs may be concentrated on the Senior and Intermediate championships but there is no doubt that both will be eager to score a win in this derby. It will be close but a strong Gortletteragh should just about come through here.

 

Senior Relegation Semi-Final

Aughnasheelin v St. Marys
Very hard to know who has the upper hand here – St. Marys seem to have lost their League form and are desperately trying to regain it. Did Aughnasheelin miss their chance last Saturday? Their confidence will have received a major boost and they will be very hard beaten. One feels that the momentum has definitely switched Aughnasheelins way but is there a kick left in Marys?

 

GWP Intermediate Relegation Semi-Finals

Ballinaglera v Drumkeerin; Allen Gaels v Annaduff
The north Leitrim derby between Ballinaglera and Drumkeerin is a tough one to call. Ballinaglera probably have the edge in results but Drumkeerin still possess a lot of quality in their ranks. It will be tight and tough but Glera to shade it while, in the battle of the second string teams, Annaduff should just about see off Allen Gaels in the other game.

 

GWP Junior A Relegation Semi-FInals

Kiltubrid v Ballinamore Sean OHeslins; Melvin Gaels v Drumkeerin
Going on results so far, youd expect Kiltubrid and Melvin Gaels to come through in these games without too much trouble.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This full report is available thanks to John Connolly and the Leitrim Observer
– it s available in this weeks edition of the Observer and online here

 

 

 

 

 

 

28-Aug-09 by LeitrimObserver.ie