Club News for all of 2008

28 July 2008

• Division 4 Team
  Our Division 4 Team Travelled to Leitrim Gaels grounds last Sunday morning with a bare panel of players who played with great commitment in glorious sunshine to emerge with the points after a great comeback from five points down at half time. Next game for Division 4 team is on Monday next at 2 pm against Aughawillan in Kiltubrid. At this point we wish our Goalkeeper Ciaran Murray a speedy recovery from a recent serious hand injury.

• Leitrim exit Tommy Murphy
  After a battling performance last Saturday in Aughrim, Co Wicklow, Leitrim Senior Team, with our own Shane Foley were overtaken by the home side at the end of a tough hours football. The result means that all Leitrim’s Club Championship games go ahead from next weekend as scheduled.

• Kiltubrid GAA Golf Classic
  The weekend has finally arrived for the long awaited Golf Classic which will take place on Saturday next in Carrick on Shannon Golf Club from 9 pm to 1 pm. You can support by participating as part of a team on the day or by sponsoring a Hole or a Tee Box. To find out more about supporting as part of a team, contact 086-3814609. Anyone who wishes to sponsor in any way contact 086-8945705. Prizes on the day include. Winning Team, Runner Up, Longest Drive, Nearest the Pin etc. Good luck to all players and organisers of the event.

• Kiltubrid Ladies
  Kiltubrid Ladies had no luck against the Aughawillan Ladies last weekend in the Senior League Final played in Fenagh. Check fixtures re Kiltubrid Ladies first championship game of 2008 which is scheduled for this weekend.

• Engagement
  Congratulations to Noel Gill, Kilclare and Linda McGowan, Ballinamore who announced their engagement last weekend. Best of luck for the future to the happy couple.

• Club Training
  Division 5 Training continues this Wednesday at 8.30 pm. Full attendance will make a difference.

• Church Gate Collection
  The club say thank you to all who contributed generously to our Church Gate Collections last weekend.

09 June 2008

• Division 1 ACL
  Our Senior team played their final round of the Shield against Ballinaglera last Saturday in Kiltubrid and emerged with the spoils following an entertaining game of football.

• Division 4
  Kiltubrid’s Division 4 team had to settle for second best as neighbours Allen Gaels took this one by a single point. Played in Drumshanbo last Friday evening before a handful of spectators both sides served up some good football over the hour. Thanks to Allen Gaels for accommodating Kiltubrid in bringing the game forward to Friday evening.

• Fixtures
  Just one game fixed for this weekend due to the county team in action, Kiltubrid’s division 5 team play Aughnasheelin at home on Friday evening at 8pm.

• Leitrim v Galway
  As this game is an all ticket game our Club’s allocation of tickets will be on sale this Wednesday night 11th June in Cardiff’s Drumcong between 9.30 pm and 10.30 pm. Any unsold tickets will be returned immediately after this time. Good luck to the team on Sunday and to our club representatives Shane and Noel.

• Girls 9 A Side
  Our Ladies are in action twice this week in the 9 A Side Competition firstly against Cloone in Kiltubrid at 7.45 pm on Wednesday 11th June and against Aughawillan in Aughawillan at 8.30 pm on Friday 13th June.

• New Arrival
  Congratulations and best wishes to Christine and David Lee on the birth of their baby boy Jack.

• Sympathy
  The club sympathise with the Mahon and Kelly families on the death of their sister and Aunt Maggie Ann Mahon who died recently in America after a short illness.

02 June 2008

• Division 1 ACL
  Our Senior team travelled to Drumreilly last Saturday evening to play the home side in Round 3 of the league. In a hard fought contest our team ended with a two point winning margin at the sixty second minute when the final whistle was sounded. Final score 1-11 to 1- 9.

• Fixtures
  Kiltubrid play Ballinaglera at home this Saturday evening at 6.30pm in the Shield Competition. Our Division 4 team play neighbours Allen Gaels in Drumshanbo on Sunday next at 2.30 pm.

• Wedding
  Congratulations to Kevin Meehan Kiltubrid and Niamh McLoughlin Drumboylan who were married in St Michael’s Church Cootehall last Friday. We wish the happy couple the best of luck and happiness for the future.

• Division 4
  Kiltubrid’s Division 4 team had to settle for a share of the points as Carrigallen proved to be a tough hurdle in Kiltubrid last Sunday. In the end a draw was a fair result after an energy sapping hours football played in very warm conditions.

• Annaduff GAA Lotto
  Congrats to Aine Meehan who scooped the Annaduff Lotto Jackpot of €2300 last Sunday night.

• Ladies 9 A Side
  Well done to Kiltubrid Senior Ladies who had a good win over Mohill in Kiltubrid last Sunday morning.

• Good Luck
  Good luck to all those who are beginning their Junior and Leaving Certificate examinations this week.

• Kiltubrid Ladies GAA
  

• 9 Aside
  We won our first 9 a side game in very hot conditions against Mohill on Sunday last. This is a very competitive competition to give players not doing exams extra games. Kiltubrid displayed a great team performance with every player contributing to our win. We would like to wish all players sick and injured a speedy recovery. Our next game is against Cloone or Aughawillan dates and times will be announced at training. Training continues on Wednesday at 7pm and Friday at 8pm.

• Exam Time
  The team would like to wish all students the very best of luck in the Leaving and Junior Certificates.

• Lotto
  The lotto draw will be held this weekend on Friday June 6th in Mc Keons Bar Keshcarrigan. All girls please support this draw and sell a number of tickets each. Siobhan Carroll and Tracey Costello are on duty this month.

• Congratulations Aine
  Congratulations to Aine Meehan who won the Annaduff GAA lotto last weekend. Annaduff is proving to be a lucky place for Aine!, Congrats

26 May 2008

• Under 10’s
  Blitz next weekend…..check with Finbarr Keaney re venue and times etc.

• Under 14’s
  Our under 14 boys play Gortletteragh in the Semi Finals of the 9 aside competition this Wednesday 28th May at 7pm. A venue has yet to be arranged, check fixtures for details. Please support as best you can and good luck to the team.

• Division 1 ACL
  Our Senior team travelled to Manorhamilton last Friday evening to play Glencar Manor in Round 2 of the league. In a ding dong contest the home side took advantage of Kiltubrid’s ‘foot off the pedal’ period as the game closed. A last opportunity to level matters just edged wide of the Glencar Manor post to leave the final score at 1-11 to 1-10. So its back to training tonight Tuesday at 8 pm for all Senior panellists. This weekend we play Drumreilly away on Saturday evening at 6.30pm.

• Division 4
  Our Division 4 team take on Carrigallen at home this Sunday at 2.30 pm.

• Division 5
  For the second week in row a bare fifteen players were scrambled to travel to Glenfarne last Sunday and the result wasn’t a major surprise as our team fought a brave battle to stay in touch with a strong Glenfarne Kilty side.

• Junior Training
  All Junior players eligible for Junior Div 5 and Minor Football are asked to attend for training this Wednesday evening 27th May at 8.30 pm. All players are asked to make a genuine effort to make sure the Division 5 and Minor full panels are available for future games.

• Community Games
  The Area Final of the Games takes place in Shane McGettigan Park Drumshanbo this Wednesday evening the 27th May at 6 pm

• Exam Time
  Good luck to all from our community who are doing exams at this time.

• Break In’s and Attempted Break In’s
  All residents are asked to be vigilant and report any suspected other than normal behaviour, also noting vehicle descriptions and registrations acting suspiciously in our community. Break ins, damage and theft of property has again raised its head and is on the increase in recent times

• Kiltubrid Ladies GAA
  

• 9 Aside
  Our first game in the 9 aside league is on this Sunday June 1st, which sees us taking on Mohill. Time and Venue will be confirmed at training.

• Exam Time
  The team would like to wish Claire and Aoife the very best of luck in the Leaving Certificate. There are only a couple of weeks left for the heads to be kept down and we are looking forward to having you both back. Good Luck

• Lotto
  The lotto draw will be held this weekend. Tracey and Siobhan Carroll are on duty this month and will be collecting sold tickets at the match on Sunday. Everyone please get selling.

• U-14's
  Kiltubrid have teamed up with Aughnasheelin for this year’s competition and got of to a great start with a win over Mohill last week. Well done girls, keep it up.

• U-14 County Team
  Congratulations to all involved in capturing the Division 3 All Ireland title in Kinegad recently, especially our very own Ciara McWeeney and Niamh Tighe.

• U-16 County Team
  The U-16 Leitrim Team is progressing very well through the Connacht Competition with recent wins over Mayo and Roscommon.

05 May 2008

• Senior Shield
  Our trip down the road to neighbours Aughnasheelin ended with a three point defeat as the home side were the hungrier team on the day. Minus a few regulars didn’t help matters as we struggled throughout the hour. On a more serious note we wish James Gill a speedy recovery from a nasty injury picked up during an accidental clash near the end of the game.

• Div 4 Team
  Kiltubrid Played Dromahaire on Sunday last at home and following an entertaining hours football came out on the winning end of this one. More attention to training would benefit players who only show up now and again.

• Junior Girls
  A neighbourly encounter between Fenagh and Kiltubrid Junior girls played last Saturday in Kiltubrid. Kiltubrid ladies won this game with a comfortable margin.

• Leitrim Juniors
  After an hour and twenty minutes of very good football our Leitrim lads held a four point lead at the final whistle. Extra time was needed to separate the sides as visiting Sligo never let this game get out of their reach during normal time. It was in extra time that Leitrim’s Juniors took control when Karl Scollan broke loose from midfield to give a pin point pass for a Leitrim goal, their most important score of the evening. Kiltubrid were also represented by Aidan Bohan and Emmett Lee who both played during the course of the game. Leitrim now face neighbours Roscommon in the Connaught final.

• New York v Leitrim
  Best of luck and safe travelling to all Leitrim people who depart for USA this week. We wish the team and management well including our own Shane Foley and Noel Gill flying the Kiltubrid flag in America.

• Engagement
  Congratulations to John Flynn, Keshcarrigan and Aisling Doherty, Wexford who announced their engagement over the weekend. John is an active member of our executive committee. We wish them both well in their future together.

28 April 2008

• Division 5 Team
  Played in Cloone our third team hadn’t any luck as the home side proved a difficult hurdle to cross. It would be a good idea if more players took this team a bit more serious as the club has invested in their participation at the start of the year to the tune of €1000 to affiliate a Division 5 team. Next Monday this team are playing Mohill in Kiltubrid at 2 pm.

• Seniors Draw
  Last Saturday evening our senior lads played Carrigallen in the League in Kiltubrid and shared in the spoils following a very good game of football. Our ladies Senior team played in Eslin and had a tough encounter against Mohill and lived to battle another day as Mohill equalised just as the final whistle was about to sound.

• Shield
  Next Saturday our seniors play Aughnasheelin away in the fourth round of the Shield.

• Division 4 Team
  Play Dromahaire away on Sunday next at 2.30 pm.

• Leitrim Juniors
  This Friday evening our county juniors take on Sligo in the first round of the Connaught Junior Championship. Good luck to all including the Kiltubrid contingent on the panel.

• Engagement
  Congratulations to Senior Club Player Karl Scollan, Drumcong and Colette Clarke Drumkeerin who announced their engagement over the weekend following a trip to Dubai. We wish them both a happy future together.

• Kiltubrid Ladies GAA
  

• League Game
  We had a very luck escape against Mohill last Sunday morning in the League Semi-Final as we hung on for a 1-10 to 2-7 draw. Played in front of a large crowd the Mohill women fought back from five points down at the break to level. The date and time of the replay will be announced at training.

• Lotto
  Our lotto draw will take place Monday 4th May in the Mountain Tavern. Everyone please sell a number of tickets each.

• County Board Meeting
  The next county board meeting will take place on Tuesday 5th May in Drumshanbo. Tracey will contact delegates to confirm time.

• School Game
  Best of luck to the girls who have an important game with Drumshanbo Vocational School this week.

• Exams
  Best of luck to all players who are preparing for college exams at the moment.

21 April 2008

• Under 8 / Under 10 Blitz
  A blitz for under 8's and under 10's is organised for Saturday morning next at 11 am in the park. Training for over 10s will take place as usual at 10am.

• Under 14
  We had a good start to the league with a strong win against Ballinagleara on Friday last. Our next game is against Leitrim Gaels on Friday next 25th April in Leitrim at 7pm.

• Leitrim Minors
  Hard luck to Leitrim Minors who couldn’t break down the barrier of the visitors until very late in the game last Saturday evening in Pairc Sean. Despite remaining scoreless Leitrim’s young charges kept going right up to the final whistle and were rewarded with a late flurry of four points to put some respectability on the final scoreline of, Roscommon 1 – 4 to Leitrim’s 0 – 4 . Kiltubrid’s Emmett Mahon and Kealan McKeon played a major part in Leitrim’s efforts on the day.

• Division 4 Team
  Played in Aughavas our Division 4 lads had a good day’s work nearly complete until Aughavas scored an injury-time point to level matters. Nevertheless a draw was a good result. Next game is against Cloone this Sunday at 2.30pm in Cloone.

• Seniors
  Our seniors had a good exercise both for our panel and the visitors Boyle in the senior football challenge played in Kiltubrid last Saturday evening. At this stage we wish Michael Scollan and Fergal Meehan a speedy recovery from their injuries picked up during the game. We play Carrigallen in the League in Kiltubrid at 6.30 pm. All players are reminded that training continues tonight Tuesday at 8 pm.

• Shannonside Result
  Leitrim travelled to Limerick last Sunday to save their status in Division 3 but had to settle for Division 4 status for 2009 as things didn’t go that well as they missed out by the narrowest of margins. This was a Shannonside victory for Limerick as some refereeing decisions left both players, management and Leitrim’s loyal band of supporters Clare’ly frustrated leaving Kilmallock.

• Club Meeting
  The next Club Meeting takes place this Friday night at 9pm in Lynch’s. Parents, supporters, players and executive members take note.

14 April 2008

• Saturday Morning Training
  A new rota of senior players to attend the underage training on Saturday mornings is now in place. When it is your turn to attend you will get a text early in the week. If you cannot attend please arrange some with some other player to take your place or swap.

• Under 14 League
  Training on Wednesday evening at 6:30 pm. League starts on this Friday n with a home game versus Ballinagleara at 7 pm.

• TEXAS Hold’Em Poker Classic
  Kiltubrid GAA held their much anticipated Texas Hold’Em Poker Classic last Friday night in Cardiff’s Drumcong. The event proved to be a huge success with a large gathering of the poker brotherhood of Leitrim and surrounding counties of Roscommon, Sligo and Mayo. Niall Foley and Kevin Meehan were justifiably proud of their organisational efforts as the Club benefited greatly from the takings. Thanks to all who partook in the event and also to all who supported even if though they didn’t play the game of poker.

• Division 4
  Good days work by our club Div 4 Junior team who played Sean O Heslins in Kiltubrid and came away with the points with a comfortable win over the visitors. Next Round is on Sunday next 20th April as Div 4 Juniors play Aughavas in Aughavas at 2 pm. All eligible players please take note.

• Limerick v Leitrim
  A good Leitrim following is expected to travel to Limerick next Sunday for Leitrim’s final game of this round of the league. It’s a must win situation for Leitrim if they are to survive in Div 3. Good luck to all.

• Leitrim Minors
  Good luck to Leitrim Minors who take on Roscommon in the first leg of the Connaught Championship next Saturday evening in Carrick. Good wishes to club players Emmett Mahon and Kealan McKeon who will tog out for the Leitrim squad. Check fixtures pages for time and confirmation of venue.

31 March 2008

• County Senior Team
  Our county seniors travelled to Wexford last Sunday where they were defeated by the home side who proved a touch stronger on the day. Next Sunday Leitrim entertain Down in Pairc Sean where a good crowd is expected.

• TEXAS Hold’Em Poker Classic
  Kiltubrid GAA are holding this very popular card game as a fundraiser on 11th April in Cardiff’s, Drumcong. First Prize is € 1000 with additional runner up prizes. Tickets to the event are now available from Niall Foley and Kevin Meehan or by contacting any club officer.

• Club Jackets
  New club jackets are been ordered for all for all team selectors & coaches. Please contact coaching officer on 086-8196535 to make the sure correct size is ordered for you. Any other person who wants to purchase a club jacket, please contact any club officer this week to place your order.

• Underage Training Free Text service
  Where training or a match has to be changed or postponed a text is sent. It is important that all households with children playing with the club on this text service so that nobody has a wasted trip. Anybody not currently on this service simply text your name and mobile number to 086-8196535. Please note that this service is also free.

• Membership
  Can all players young and old ensure that membership has been paid to Barra for the current year. Adult players €30 underage €10. Contact club registrar Barra on 087-9882180

• Underage Training
  Training for under 12’s, under 10’s and under 8’s continues each Saturday morning from 10 to 11 am

• Wedding
  Congratulations and best wishes to Mirelda McKeon and Anthony Callaghan who were married in St Brigids Church Drumcong last Saturday.

• Division 5 Team
  Next game for our Junior Division 5 Team takes place this Saturday 5th April against Bornacoola in Kiltubrid at 6.15 pm. Please support.

• Sympathy
  The club offer sympathy to Kieran and the Moran Family, Shannagh, Mohill on the death of Padraig Moran, Kieran father. May he rest in Peace.

• Kiltubrid Ladies GAA
  

• Level One Coaching
  Any trainers/mentors interested in taking part in this worthwhile course please contact Tracey. The course is scheduled for 19th April and 24th May and places are limited so contact Tracey as soon as possible if interested.

• Junior Team
  Our newly formed Junior Team have had two games in the last two weeks against Aughavas and Gortlettragh. Last Sunday seen our girls compete against Gorlettragh’s first team, unfortunately our girls could not overcome a strong Gortlettragh side. There was overall great team effort on the day with Breda Holahan, Helene Duignan, Sinead Byrne and Martina Gilmartin all showing great determination. It is great to see new players and past players making a return to the Club. Training continues Wednesday evening at 7pm.

• Senior Team
  Our first Senior League game is next Sunday against Aughawillan. It is a home game and provisionally set for 12noon. All players to be at training on Wednesday night at 7pm.

• Lotto
  The March lotto draw will be held in Mc Namara Bar this coming weekend. Miranda and Anja are co-ordinating the lotto this month so contact either girls for confirmation of date and time. Everyone please sell a number of tickets each.

• Congratulations
  Congratulations to former Club Player Mirelda Mc Keon and Anthony Callaghan who were married last Saturday in St Brigids Church. We wish you all the best and many years of wedding bliss.

17 March 2008

• Fundraiser
  Our fundraising committee are currently organising a Texas Hold'em Poker Classic. The event will take place in Cardiff’s on Friday 11th April at 8pm. The cost is 50 euro per table with 5 euro for registration on the night. The minimum first prize is one thousand euro. Runner up prizes on night also. Tickets will be available shortly for the event. Please support.

• Fixtures
  Our Division 5 team play Glencar Manor this Monday 24th March at 2pm in Manorhamilton. Please support.

• Results
  Despite the weather the Shield game against neighbours Fenagh St Caillins was played in Kiltubrid last Saturday evening. With both sides fielding new faces a good game of football was served up in the heavy conditions with Kiltubrid getting the result on a scoreline of 1.8 to 0.6. Our Junior Division 4 team entertained Ballinaglera in Kiltubrid on Sunday with the visitors taking the points on a scoreline of 2.7 to 1.7.

• Deaths
  We offer our sympathy to the Slevin family Kilclare on the death of Nora Slevin Carrick on Shannon (mother of Liam Slevin) whose funeral mass was celebrated last Thursday also Deirdre Scollan Drumcong and Bernie Lynch Drumkeelan on the death of their uncle John (Sean) Barry Roscunnish Drumshanbo whose funeral mass was celebrated on Monday. May they rest in peace.

10 March 2008

• Division 5 League
  Our third team were the first of our men’s teams in action for 2008. Visiting St Osnats were the more focused team on the day and despite some good individual performances by the Kiltubrid lads it wasn’t enough to stop the visitors from collecting their first brace of league points. The game was played in Kiltubrid and the pitch was in great shape considering the recent bad weather. The training field despite its heavy usage is proving to be a great facility especially when it comes to having the main field in the best possible condition for games.

• Championship Draw
  The 2008 Club Championship Draw will take place on Monday night March 31st in the Bush Hotel. As with previous years the draw will be aired live on Shannonside FM and presented by John Lynch. The large screen live draw system will also feature on the night.

• Clean Licence
  With no points so far, Leitrim are still motoring towards their first points with Sligo the next stop in the league radar. Fermanagh’s incursion south was a lucky day for them as Leitrim failed to hold on to their merited lead, letting the visitors smuggle another brace of points northwards. Disappointment for players, management and supporters alike, but we still look forward to next Sunday for a better result against Sligo in Pairc Sean.

• Shield Competition
  Next Saturday 15th March our Senior Men’s team take on St Caillins in Fenagh at 5 pm, and on Sunday 16th March our Div 4 Team play Ballinaglera at 12.00 in Kiltubrid.

• Kiltubrid Ladies GAA
  

• Lotto
  The February lotto draw was held in Cardiffs last Friday night. There was no jackpot winner. The five winners of €20 was:

  Darren Gilmartin Kilclare x 3,
  Willie Bohan Funshinagh
  Sarah Hardy Galway
  Thank you to everyone for your continued support.

• Training
  Training continues this Friday night at 7pm sharp. All players Senior and Junior to attend.

• Junior Team
  Our Junior Team has their first outing on Sunday 16th March against St Josephs in Aughavas. We would like to welcome all the new faces and assure people that it is not to late to join this team, best of luck to everyone involved.

25 February 2008

• Dinner Dance
  Kiltubrid GAA dinner dance takes place this Saturday 1st March in the Landmark Hotel. Tickets are available up to Wednesday night so avoid disappointment by purchasing your tickets immediately.

• Birthday
  Congratulations to Shane Cardiff who celebrated his 18th Birthday last weekend at the Lakeside Tavern, Drumcong.

• Death
  The club offer our sympathy to the Doorigan family Gortletteragh on the sudden death of their son Stephen. The late Stephen’s father Michael trained and managed Kiltubrid Senior mens team in their early years as a senior squad. May his soul rest in peace.

• Underage Training
  Training for the national schools, under 12's & under 10's continues each Saturday morning at the pitch from 10am to 11am.

• Membership – Final Call
  Last call for membership fees. All players must pay membership to Barry McKiernan asap. Remember you are not insured to play unless you have paid fees.

• Text Service
  Any new player or supporter who wishes to receive club text regarding fixtures, meetings etc are asked to text their name and phone number to 086 6035768.

11 February 2008

• Leitrim v Longford
  Local South Leitrim rivalry will be refreshed in Pearse Park Longford on Sunday next as Leitrim travel to play Longford in the league.

• Dinner Dance
  Club Dinner Dance takes place on 1st March in the Landmark Hotel. Tickets for Dinner Dance available after masses in Cardiffs Drumcong each Sunday.

• Minors
  No luck in the first outing for the amalgamated teams of Kiltubrid and Leitrim Gaels under 18’s as they went down to the Mohill-Eslin amalgamation under the banner of St Manachans. Next outing is Sunday 24th February v St Mary’s.

• Happy Birthday
  To Eilish Cardiff who celebrated her birthday last weekend in the company of her family and friends especially those who travelled from the sunny South East for the occasion. Also a special Happy Birthday to ladies player Sinead Tighe who celebrated her 18th Birthday at the weekend.

• Bon Voyage
  Good luck to Gearoid Foley and Gavin Kelly who travel to Australia this week. Wishing you all the best and hope your stay is enjoyable. Don’t forget the green and red army who anxiously await your return to the panel.

• Childrens Sports and Skills Day
  The children had a good day last Sunday in the pitch as they were treated to some of the training routines by members of the men’s and ladies senior panels. Thanks to all who attended and helped out in any way.

• New Lights
  A big thank you to the lads who worked hard over the past couple of weeks to erect the lights on the training field.

• SCÓR
  Anyone interested in participating in any of the Senior SCÓR events this year eg Quiz Time, Ballat Group, Solo Singing etc please contract Barry McKiernan (087 9882180) or Christina McGourty (071 9642316).

• Membership
  A reminder that membership is now due for supporters, mentors and players. ALL PLAYERS must be registered with the club. The fee is 30 euro for adult players and 10 euro for underage players. No player will be permitted to play unless membership is paid.

• Leitrim Supporters Club
  It’s that time of year again when Leitrim Supporters Club tickets are on sale. These can be purchased from Supporters Club Secretary Marie Lee at €40. Please show your support for your county by purchasing a ticket and displaying the Leitrim Supporters Club car sticker.

• Connacht GAA Awards Night
  This took place in Castlebar last Friday night. Thank you to the club representatives who were there to accept the award for club grounds of the year. Tubbercurry of Sligo won the overall provincial award for Club grounds.

04 February 2008

• Minor Fixtures
  Our minors are amalgamating with neighbours Leitrim Gaels for this year’s minor League and will play in the 15 aside competition. Fixtures are as follows: Round 1 on Sunday 10th February v St Malachys (Eslin/Mohill) in Leitrim Gaels/Kiltubrid. Round 2 a bye. Round 3 on Sunday 24th February v St Mary’s. Round 4 on Sunday 2nd March v Dromahaire. Round 5 on Friday 21st March v Garadice Gaels (Drumreilly/Aughawillan). All games at 12pm. Good luck to all involved with the teams. And please support all games.

• Thank You
  Thank you to the group of volunteers, headed by Derek Foley, who helped out with work at the park last Saturday. The first stage of the lighting on the training pitch is now complete. The second phase will be worked on this Saturday. Anyone available to give a hand from 9 am would be greatly appreciated.

• Wedding
  Congratulations to Blaithin McKiernan daughter of Mary and Michael James, Drumaweel and husband Gerard McPartland, Drumkeerin who were married in our parish on Saturday last. Best wishes to the future to the happy couple.

• Gaeltacht Scholarships
  Closing date for entries for Gaeltacht Scholarships is Friday next 8th February. Forms are available from the club secretary.

28 January 2008

• Leitrim v Fermanagh
  Next Sunday Leitrim Seniors play Fermanagh at Pairc Sean in their first National League game of 2008. Throw in is at 2.30 pm.

• Leitrim GAA Supporters
  The annual supporters draw was launched last Thursday in Dublin with one of the largest gatherings of Leitrim supporters from the capital and surrounding counties. Tickets including 2008 Leitrim Supporter’s car sticker are now on sale, so show your support for your county when a seller calls.

• Dinner Dance
  Tickets for the Dinner Dance are now available at €35. The date is Saturday 1st March and the venue is the Landmark Hotel.

• Sports Skills Day
  Children and their parents/guardians are invited along to our GAA pitch on Sunday 10th February where all the children can participate in sporting skills under the guidance of underage coaches and our own senior lads and ladies. The day starts at 2 pm and ends at 4 pm.

• Coaching 2008
  Any person willing to coach or assist with any of our underage teams please contact the Club Coaching Coordinator, Finbarr Keaney on 086-8196535. Even if you can only spare as little as four hours during the entire year it would be a great help.

• Kiltubrid Ladies GAA
  

• Dinner Dance
  Kiltubrid are holding their Dinner Dance on March 1st, 2008. It will be held in Landmark Hotel. The night will commence at 7.30pm and the entertainment will be provided by Night Fever. The tickets are priced at €35 and the following people will be selling tickets:
  Emma Burke - 0863404868
  Dermot Heeran – 0872286602
  Patrica Lee – 0719640710 and
  Martina Gilmartin – 086 1683368.

• Lotto
  We held our lotto draw on Saturday night 26th January in Gerties Bar. The numbers drawn was 12, 13, 14, and 27. There was no jackpot winner, the five winners of €20 was James Gill, Kilclare, Niall Brady, Funshinagh, Teresa Judge, keshcarrigan, Fergal & Marie Mc Weeney, Gortnaguillon, and Martina Charles, Aughacashel. Thank you very much everyone who supports our lotto draw and to all the sellers.

• Lotto
  We held our lotto draw on Saturday night 26th January in Gerties Bar. The numbers drawn was 12, 13, 14, and 27. There was no jackpot winner, the five winners of €20 were:
  James Gill, Kilclare
  Niall Brady, Funshinagh
  Teresa Judge, Keshcarrigan
  Fergal & Marie Mc Weeney, Gortnaguillon
  Martina Charles, Aughacashel.
  Thank you very much everyone who supports our lotto draw and to all the sellers.

• Leitrim Ladies Thousandaire
  The Leitrim Ladies are holding a fundraiser ‘Who wants to be a Thousandaire’ this Friday night in Clarkes Hotel in Mohill. Tickets are on sale for this event from Deirdre Harris and Adrain Lee priced at €15. Everyone please support by attending or buying a ticket for this event.

21 January 2008

• Sports Skills Day
  Children and their parents/guardians are invited along to our GAA pitch on Sunday 10th February where all the children can participate in sporting skills under the guidance of underage coaches and our own senior lads and ladies. The day starts at 2 pm and ends at 4 pm.

• Leitrim Supporters Club
  The Leitrim GAA Supporters (Dublin Branch) launch the Supporters Club on Thursday 24th January 2008 at 8.30pm in the Herbert Park Hotel, Ballsbridge, and Dublin. This annual event is very popular with Leitrim people in Dublin. The Supporters club will be launched by Leitrim Native Sean McGoldrick.

• Dinner Dance
  This will take place on 1st March in the Landmark Hotel. Tickets will be on sale this weekend.

• Leitrim v Sligo
  Good result last Sunday as Leitrim had the upper hand of the Connacht Champions Sligo in Pairc Sean. Coming after a close encounter with Galway the previous Sunday, Leitrim looked determined to make amends as they played with purpose and conviction to win by five points. Next game is in the first round of the league when Leitrim entertain Fermanagh in Pairc Sean.

• Club Text Service
  The Club has a Mobile Phone Text service available to all. This service sends information of match fixtures, training times, meetings, results etc. Anybody who is not yet on this service and would like to receive club information, simply text your name and mobile number to 086-8196535 or 086-6035768. The good news is that it is also free.

• Coaching 2008
  Any person willing to coach or assist with any of our underage teams please contact the Club Coaching Coordinator, Finbarr Keaney on 086-8196535. Even if you can only spare as little as four hours during the entire year it would be a great help.

• Ladies Lotto
  The first draw of 2008 takes place this Saturday night in Gerties. Jackpot now stand as €4200. Please support.

• Kiltubrid Ladies GAA
  

• Dinner Dance
  Kiltubrid are holding their Dinner Dance on March 1st, 2008. It will be held in Landmark Hotel. The night will commence at 7.30pm and the entertainment will be provided by Night Fever. The tickets are priced at €35 and the following people will be selling tickets: Emma Burke -0863404868, Dermot Heeran – 0872286602, Patrica Lee – 0719640710 and Martina Gilmartin – 086 1683368. This will be a chance for all Club Players and Members to get together.

• Lotto
  The next lotto draw will be held on January 26th in Gerties Bar, Keshcarrigan. All players please take note and sell a number of tickets each. There will be music on the night and all players are encouraged to attend.

• Dinner Dance Tickets
  The first Dinner Dance tickets will be on sale this Saturday night January 26th in Gerties, Keshcarrigan. The tickets are prices at €35 each and will be available from 9pm on Saturday night.

14 January 2008

• Kiltubrid Ladies GAA
  

• Dinner Dance
  Kiltubrid are holding their Dinner Dance on March 1st, 2008. It will be held in Landmark Hotel. The night will commence at 7.30pm and the entertainment will be provided by Night Fever. The tickets are priced at €35 and the following people will be selling tickets: Emma Burke -0863404868, Dermot Heeran – 0872286602, Patrica Lee – 0719640710 and Martina Gilmartin – 086 1683368. This will be a chance for all Club Players and Members to get together

• Lotto
  The next lotto draw will be held on January 26th in Gerties Bar, Keshcarrigan. The Jackpot now stands at €4,300. All players please take note and sell a number of tickets each. There will also be tickets available on this night for the Dinner Dance.

• Leitrim Ladies Convention
  The Leitrim Ladies Convention was held last Friday night. Thanks to Aine, Tracey, Emer and Padraig who represented our Club. Padraig has been re-elected as Vice Chairperson and Emer again takes on the role of Registrar.

• U – 16 & Minor Medal Presentation
  There will be a presentation of medals to the U-16 and Minor winning ladies teams. This will take place in Gerties, Keshcarrigan on Jan 19th 2008 and the medals will be presented by Leitrim Star - Meave Quinn. The presentation will take place at 9.30pm.

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• Leitrim v Galway
  Disappointment was the general feeling all supporters had leaving Carrick last Sunday evening. Disappointment for the lads who played so well to be denied at least a draw. Refereeing decisions were puzzling at times as the maroon lads seemed to get some soft frees especially in the first half. Next up is Sligo this Sunday again in Pairc Sean and we once again ask for your support.

• GAA Club Ass Draw
  Our log awaited ‘Ass Draw’ took place last Friday 11th January during the first well attended club executive meeting for 2008. The winner of the first prize was Ms Tara Keaney Drumkeelan, Drumshanbo. €100 went to Paul Gilmartin Kilclarebeg, Kilclare and €50 to Barra Mac Thiarnain Carrickport, Drumcong. Congrats to the winners and thanks to everyone who supported the draw.

• Key of the Door
  Congratulations to Paul McGirl, Cornaleck who celebrated his 21st Birthday last weekend in the company of his family and a large community of friends, also Brian Foley Kilclare who celebrated an important birthday milestone last weekend as well.

• Leitrim GAA Awards
  Kiltubrid community were well represented at last Saturday night’s annual GAA Awards in the Bush Hotel with the following recipients receiving an award - Claire Kelly of Kiltubrid Ladies Senior team who received the Senior County Club Player for 2007, Aidan Gilmartin. Drumkeelan who received the Juvenile Handballer of the year and finally our club itself who received the 2007 overall county Club Grounds award for its Pitch and Facilities. Once again a great night for all award winners especially the Leitrim Senior Ladies who received their All Ireland medals from Ladies National President Ms Geraldine Giles on the night. Check www.kiltubrid.com/gaa for some pictures from the night.

• Membership
  All players and supporters are reminded that membership fees are now due for the coming year. Fee is €30 for adult players and €10 for student membership. Please forward all fees to Barry McKiernan.

• Dinner Dance
  Our Dinner Dance has been arranged for Saturday 1st March in the Landmark Hotel. Tickets will be on sale shortly.

07 January 2008

• Level One Coaching Course
  For all who are or intend to be involved in underage teams, training takes place this Wednesday 9th January at 7.30 pm in the Bush Hotel, Carrick on Shannon. This programme is a must for all who have any association with underage training.

• Executive Meeting
  The first club executive meeting of 2008 takes place this Friday night 11th January in Drumcong National School starting at 8.30 pm sharp and ending at 10 pm sharp. All interested are welcome along including any new residents in our community who would like to attend. All club officer please attend.

• Leitrim v GMIT
  A good start to the New Year for our county Seniors as came out on top in their first game of the year in the FBD competition. Played in good conditions both teams served up some good football for this time of the year. Noel and Shane from our club played well for Leitrim in this win. Next Sunday Leitrim play Galway in Pairc Sean.

• Leitrim Supporters Club Launch
  This takes place on Thursday 24th January in the Herbert Park Hotel, Dublin. All Leitrim supporters are very welcome to attend.

• Ladies Senior Player of the Year
  Congratulations to Kiltubrid Ladies Player Claire Kelly who was announced last week as Leitrim Senior Club Player of the Year. Most of you know Claire for her strength and determination in the full back line and was particularly outstanding in all Championship games for Kiltubrid Ladies this year. She will be presented with her award at the Leitrim GAA Dinner Dance this Saturday night in the Bush Hotel. Kiltubrid Club will also be presented with the Club Grounds of the Year Award on the night. Well done to all.

• Kiltubrid Ladies GAA
  

• AGM
  We held our AGM on Sunday the 16th of December 2007. It was a successful AGM with a great attendance. A number of officers stepped down from their positions but most notably was our secretary for the past nine years Emer Horan. The club would like to pay tribute to all past officers who have done a tremendous job and without them the club could not function as efficiently. The new officers elected were: Chairperson Martina Gilmartin, Secretary Tracey Costello, Assistant Secretary Regina Bohan, Treasurer Emma Burke, Assistant Treasurer Miranda Burke, P.R.O Regina Bohan, Registrar Miranda Burke, Children’s Officer, Mary Ellen Timmons, County Board Delegates Tracey Costello, Helen Tighe.

• Congratulations
  Well Done to Club Player Claire Kelly who was announced as the County Club Senior Player of the Year 2007. Claire has been outstanding for the club this year and her dedication and determination in the Intermediate Championship was unbelievable for a young player of just 16 years. Congratulations Claire it is a great achievement and well deserved. Claire will be presented with her award at the Leitrim GAA Dinner Dance on Saturday the 12th January in the Bush Hotel, anyone who is interested in purchasing tickets please contact any club officer.

• Leitrim Ladies Convention
  The Leitrim Ladies Convention will take place this Friday January 11th 2007 in the Bush Hotel at 8.30pm. All delegates please take note.

• Lotto Winners
  We held our December lotto draw in Mc Keons, Keshcarrigan. There was no jackpot winner the numbers drawn were 4,14,26,27. The five winners of 20 Euro were: Declan Kelly Kilclare, Ann Regan Kesh, Willie O’Reilly Kesh, Andrea McLoughlin Kesh and Helen Cullen. Spot prises were won by Jimmy McFadden, John McCrann, Sinead Costello, Mary Mckeon, Brain Foley, Sean Condon, Darren Gilmartin, Seamus McLoughlin, Dympna Cull, Pamela Dean and Laura McKeon. We would like to thank Scollan’s Gala Supemarket and Aidan McGovern Drumshanbo, Mary and Ciaran McKeon and Pat at Carrick on Shannon School of Motoring for their very kind sponsorship of spot prizes on the night. Jackpot now stands at €4200 and next draw takes place in Gertie’s.

• Congratulations
  Congratulations to former Club Players Geraldine Carroll who got engaged over the Christmas to Sean Mc Loughlin and to Elaine Mc Weeney and her fiancé who got engaged also. We wish both couples many years of happiness together.

• Happy New Year
  The Kiltubrid Ladies would like to wish all players, team management, supporters , past players and everyone associated with Kiltubrid Ladies GAA both locally and overseas a very Happy New Year. To all in the Leitrim Observer, local newspapers, for their sports coverage over the past year. We would like to thank those who bought tickets monthly for our lotto draw. Thank you for your support in 2007 and we look forward to your continued support in 2008.