Club Notes for 2010

Monday, 08 March 2010

• SCOR
  The Leitrim Senior Scór semi finals were held at the weekend with our club participating on Saturday in Drumreilly. Congratulations to our ballad group and novelty act who have qualified for the finals. The County Final will be held in The Cannon Donohue Hall, Mohill this Saturday 13th March at 7pm sharp. We are calling on your support on the night so please make an effort to attend this great night’s entertainment. The following were the representatives from our club: Solo Singers Jane Cowley and Finuala Barrett, Recitation Kevin Fox, Question Time team of Adrian Beirne, Micheal McKiernan and Neil Slevin, Ballad Group Declan Tivnan, Damien McKeon, Nollaig Carroll, John Shanley and Alan Clarke, Novelty Act Declan Tivnan, Micheal, Mary Rose and Mick Geoghegan, Damien McWeeney and Muriel Lee. We thank all those who worked tirelessly behind the scenes, in particular to director Eileen O’Toole. We say congratulations and well done to all our participants who represented the club and we wish you all the best in the final.

• Results
  Our division 5 team overcame Gortletteragh in their first game of the league last Sunday, final score ended 2-10 to 1-8, while our division 3 team lost out to neighbours Fenagh in their first game with the final score ending Kiltubrid 1-5, Fenagh 2-10.

• Club Meeting
  The next club meeting takes place this Thursday night 11th March at 8.30pm in the Sheemore Lounge, Kilclare. All executive members take note.

• Lights - Official Opening
  This Saturday night, March 13th, the new lights at our pitch will be officially turned on at 7.20 pm. Following this, our division one team will take on Annaduff in the second round of the league at 8pm. Our new state of the art shop is also opening on the night and we will be giving out complimentary tea and coffee to supporters. We are asking for all supporters, children and parents to come along on the night to witness the event. Anyone who wishes to pay up their membership for the year can do so on the night.

• Leitrim GAA Championship Draws
  The date and venue has been announced for the Leitrim GAA Championship Draws. It will take place on Monday 22nd March 2010 at 9pm in the Bush Hotel. These will be broadcast live on Shannonside FM. All attendees from the club must be in seats by 8.45pm

• Coaching Course 2009
  Please note that a foundation level coaching course takes place over two evenings starting tonight Wednesday 10th March in the Allen Gaels Club House, Drumshanbo starting at 7:30 pm. Coaches must attend on both nights. It is compulsory for all persons involved with any team from underage to senior to have completed at least a GAA recognised foundation level course. As per earlier text, all coaches that have requested to do this course or do not currently have a valid official GAA coaching qualification certificate must attend. Contact Finbarr on 086-8196535 if you need any further clarification or assistance with this.

• Buffet
  Please mark in your diary April 10th, when our annual buffet will take place in Cardiff’s Lounge. Presentation of awards will take place on the night with music by Ronnie Duignan. Tickets are 15 euro each and will be on sale from this weekend. Please support.

• Schools B Final
  Leitrim were crowned All Ireland Vocational Schools Inter-County B Senior Football Champions in Duggan Park in Ballinasloe on Saturday last, when they defeated Limerick by 0-15 to 1-08. Congratulations to club players Micheal Geoghegan and Anthony Murray who were part of the winning team.

• Sympathy
  The club sympathise with the Tighe family Aughaslane on the death of Thomas Ledwith, USA, husband of Grace Tighe formerly of Aughaslane. We also sympathise with the Reynolds Family, Bornacoola on the sudden death of Kevin Reynolds. May they rest in peace.

Monday, 01 March 2010

• Membership – Final Reminder
  Club members and players are reminded that membership is now well overdue for the coming year. Players are again reminded that you are not insured to play if you have not paid your fees. Those who have not paid their membership will not receive text alerts from the club text service from this weekend. Please contact club registrar Micheal McKiernan immediately to submit your membership.

• Insurance
  An insurance information night will take place this Thursday night 4th March in the Bush Hotel at 8pm. Roger Clancy of Croke Park will be in attendance. This forum is open to all interested club members. All welcome.

• Buffet
  Please mark in your diary April 10th, when our annual buffet will take place in Cardiff’s Lounge. Presentation of awards will take place on the night. More details at a later date.

• Fixtures
  Our seniors kicked off this year’s league campaign against Glencar Manor in Belcoo last Saturday. Despite a good effort, we could not see off the challenge of the county champions with the final score ending 0-9 to 0-6. This Saturday our division 3 team have their first game of the year at 4.30 pm in Fenagh against St Caillins. Sunday morning, our division 5 team are playing Gortletteragh in Kiltubrid at 12 noon. Please support.

Monday, 22 February 2010

• Under 18’s
  Our minor team kicked off the season last Sunday with an away game to Ballinaglera. A good, hard effort was given until the final whistle from the nine lads who togged out. Unfortunately a win was not to be with the final score line not rewarding the efforts put in by each player. Training continues every Tuesday and Thursday in the park from 8pm sharp to 9pm for all under 16’s and under 18’s. Next up is a home game to Gortletteragh this Sunday at 12pm in the park. We ask all players to be togged out by 11.30 am and ready for their warm up. It is essential that every player eligible at this grade attend. We ask the parents of these players to attend in this home game as support for the team is most important.

• Birth
  Congratulations to Patricia and Vincent Lee, Aughnahoo on the birth of their boy Senan last weekend, a brother to Eadaoin and Darragh, and a future player for the club!

• Wedding Bells
  Congratulations and best wishes to Tracey Costello, daughter of Sonny and Mary, Funshinagh and Patrick Gillespie, Ballina who tied the knot in St Brigid’s Church Drumcong last Saturday. We wish the happy couple a long and happy life together as Mr and Mrs G!

• Club Grounds
  Congratulations to the Allen Gaels club who received the Connacht Club Grounds of the Year recently.

• Insurance
  An insurance information night will take place on 4th March in the Bush Hotel at 8pm. This forum is open to all interested club members. All welcome.

• Leitrim Supporters Tickets
  Leitrim Supporters Club tickets are currently on sale around the county. Tickets are available to buy from Marie Lee at a price of €40. All registered members will receive a 2010 Supporters Club Car Sticker and if you register before March 13th, you will be entered in a prize draw. Please support if you are approached to buy a ticket.

• Death
  The club offer sympathy to the extended McKeon family, Mohercrieve, Drumshanbo on the death of Maura (nee Farrell). May she rest in peace.

Monday, 15 February 2010

• Leitrim Supporters Tickets
  It is that time of the year again when Leitrim Supporters Club tickets go on sale. Tickets are available to buy from Marie Lee at a price of €40. All registered members will receive a 2010 Supporters Club Car Sticker and if you register before March 13th, you will be entered in a prize draw. Please support.

• Fixtures
  All league fixtures are now available on the county website www.leitrimgaa.ie. Our Senior team’s first outing is an away game to county champions Glencar/Manor on 27th February. Our division 3 team begin on 6th March with an away game to neighbours Fenagh.

Monday, 08 February 2010

• Registration Night
  The club held their first ever registration night on Friday night last, which proved to be a huge success with a large number of players, both underage and Senior registering on the night. We particularly thank all the parents who took the time to attend with their children. The remainder who has still to register are asked to contact registrar Michael McKiernan or any committee member as soon as possible. Players who have not paid their registration fee are not insured to play.

• Leitrim Supporters Tickets
  It is that time of the year again when Leitrim Supporters Club tickets go on sale. Tickets are available to buy from Marie Lee at a price of €40. All registered members will receive a 2010 Supporters Club Car Sticker and if you register before March 13th, you will be entered in a prize draw. Please support.

Monday, 01 February 2010

• Registration Night
  The club are holding a membership night this Friday February 5th at the dressing rooms. Registration for underage players will take place from 7pm to 8pm while registration for senior players and non playing members takes place from 8pm to 8.30pm. All players are reminded that you are not insured to play for our club until you have your membership paid. All parents of underage players are asked to come down to the dressing rooms to register your child during this time. The fee for an underage player is 20 euro while an adult or non playing member is 30 euro. Money can also be forwarded to club registrar Micheal McKiernan before the night.

• SCOR
  Preparations are currently under way in the Parish for Senior SCOR, with many people taking part in the various events. However we are looking for someone who would participate in the recitation/story telling event. We are also calling on any musician in the parish who wishes to show their skills and talent by performing for the club. If you are interested or if you know someone that would participate in either of these two events, please contact Imelda 9640912 or Dermot 0872286602 with details.

• Under 14
  Training for Under 14's takes place next Tuesday evening from 6.15pm to 7.30pm at the pitch. All players of this grade please attend.

• Leitrim Ladies
  Leitrim Ladies will play Offaly in the first round of the Bord Gáis Energy Ladies National Football League, this Sunday, February 7th at 2pm in Leitrim Gaels pitch. Please support. Good luck to the club girls who are part of the county team this year.

• Kiltubrid Ladies Lotto
  January Draw took place in Lynchs there was No Jackpot Winner. €20 winners were:
  James Gill Kilclare
  Aaron Gill Kilclare
  Gerry O Brien Gowel
  Kelly O Brien Gowel
  Aoife O Brien Gowel
  Next draw is in Mc Keons end of February and the Prize money is €6700.

Monday, 25 January 2010

• Club Meeting
  The first club meeting of 2010 will take place this Wednesday night January 27th at 8.30 pm in Gerties, Keshcarrigan All committee members take note.

• Awards Night
  A large gathering of people from the parish attended an enjoyable night in the Bush Hotel last Saturday for the Leitrim GAA Awards Cermony. There were awards presented to four people from our parish, Marie Lee who received her Hall of Fame Award, Siobhan Carroll who received Senior Club Ladies Player of the Year, Mary Shanley who was awarded Ladies Handballer of the Year and to Jamie Murray who received Senior Handballer of the Year. We would like to congratulate all four who were worthy winners of each award following their hard work in the county in 2009.

• Key of the Door
  Congratulations to club player Gavin Kelly, Kilclare who celebrated his 21st birthday recently with his family and friends.

• Leitrim Supporters Club
  The Leitrim Supporters Club (Dublin launch) takes place this Thursday night (28th January) in the Herbert Park Hotel Dublin at 8pm. Bus Departure times from Leitrim are as follows:- Drumshanbo 5.00 pm, Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada 5.15 pm and Cox's Restaurant Dromod 5.30 pm. Those interested in travelling should contact an Runai, Diarmuid Sweeney at secretary.leitrim@gaa.ie or by phone 086-8961686.

• Connacht Scór na nÓg
  Leitrim won two titles at the Connacht Scór na nÓg Finals in Banada, Co Mayo last Saturday. Congratulations to James Haslette from Drumkeerin who won the Solo Singing and to the Glencar/Manorhamilton club who won the Rince Foirne. Congratulations to both clubs.

• Club Membership
  All players, parents and supporters are reminded that membership is now overdue for the coming year. The fee for an underage player is 20 euro while an adult or non playing member is 30 euro. Money can be forwarded to club registrar Micheal McKiernan. You are reminded that membership is open to anyone who has an interest in the club, not just players.

Monday, 18 January 2010

• Sympathy
  The club wish to extend sympathy to Stephen and the Guckian Family, Scardaun on the death of Paddy Guckian, Tullamore. May he rest in peace.

• Mr & Mrs Competition
  We guaranteed you loads of laughs and anyone that was there on the night was not disappointed. After some very high scoring and bonus points for party pieces the judges still couldn’t call it and we had a tie breaker situation but in the end our Mr & Mrs Winner was announced as Brad and Angelina (aka Karol Scollan and Aidan Bohan). After being presented with the winning cup, sash and rosette, first prize was sponsored by Louis for a meal for two in Louis’s Restaurant at Gerties Keshcarigan, so Angelina will have to get on her party dress, tan and make up again when herself and Brad have they’re romantic night out.

• 
  Although they’ re could only be one winner we want to say a huge thank you to all our contestants Barra and Sinead MhicThiarnain, Karol Scollan and Aidan Bohan (Brad & Angelina), Carol and Kevin Keany, Martina and Patrick Gilmartin and Deirdre and Liam Ferry. Without you we couldn’t have had the competition and thank you for participating and being such good fun on the night. For those of you that missed it photos will soon be available. A big thank you as well to all who gave spot prizes Andy Mc Nabola, Kieran and Mary Mc Keon, Coleman’s Shop Keshcarrigan, Gerties, Kevin Meehan, Cllr Francie Gilmartin, Tommy and Mary McNamara, Padraig Lynch, Cardiff’s and Karol Scollan. Thanks also to other people who helped out on the night Kevin Nealon, Michael James Mc Kiernan, Finbarr Keaney, Breda Holahan, Jenny McKiernan, PJ Meehan and Brendan Doyle. Also James and Eilish Cardiff for the use of their premises, Darragh Gibbons for the disco and of course to all who came along on the night to support us. Your continued support is always greatly appreciated. And last but by no means least to our MC on the night Brian Meehan who made the night such a huge success, thank you very much. After Friday night’s performance Brian is inundated with bookings and rumour has it that Catherine Lynch has been in contact for an appearance in her show! Finally, the club wish to thank treasurers Teresa Keaney and Ann McNabola for all their time and hard work in organising the event, keep up the good work!

• Birth
  Congratulations and best wishes to club assistant treasurer John Flynn and his wife Aisling on the birth of their new little baby girl Orla. Another future player for the ladies team!

Monday, 11 January 2010

• Mr & Mrs Competition
  The club invites you to their first ever Mr and Mrs Competition which will be held in Cardiff’s Lounge, Drumcong this Friday 15th January 2009 at 9.30 pm. (Please note change of date since last week). Admission is optional. Come along for a night of fun, prizes, music and dancing. We will also be holding a raffle on the night and anyone wishing to donate spot prizes, please give them into any committee member. So come along where a night of loads of laughs is guaranteed!

• Sympathy
  The club wish to offer sympathy to Geraldine McWeeney, Corderry Peyton, Keshcarrigan on the death of her uncle Sean Murphy, London, England. May he rest in peace.

• Club Membership
  All players, parents and supporters are reminded that membership is now due for the coming year. The fee for an underage player is 20 euro while an adult or non playing member is 30 euro. Money can be forwarded to club registrar Micheal McKiernan over the coming week. You are reminded that membership is open to anyone who has an interest in the club, not just players.

• SCOR
  Due to the bad weather the SCOR county finals which was due to take place last Sunday has been rescheduled to this Sunday 17th at 3pm in the Community Centre in Ballinamore. We wish Claire McKeon the best of luck in the final, please support.

• Birth
  Congratulations to Kevin and Niamh Meehan, Curraghy on the birth of their baby girl Leona, a little sister for Lauren.

Monday, 04 January 2010

• Underage Hurling/Camogie
  There will be indoor Hurling/Camogie this Saturday from 10.45 to 12 in Fenagh Handball Alley. New players always welcome, boys and girls under the age of 12. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the County Board, Fenagh Handball Club and St. Mary's, Ballinamore, Gortletteragh and Glencar/Manorhamilton Hurling Club but most especially parents and members of Kiltubrid GAA for all their help and support in getting the underage hurling off the ground in the parish. Hopefully we will have as much interest with the under 16's in the new year!

• Handball
  Anybody interested in playing Handball at any age or level can contact Peter Heany on 087-9934069. It is a wonderful game for keeping in shape over the winter period and its great for burning off the christmas dinner!

• Ladies Lotto
  The ladies held their last lotto draw for 2009 in Cardiff's Bar last Friday night. The winning numbers drawn were 1, 6, 8 and 17. There was no jackpot winner. The lucky winners of €20 were:

  Michael Cotter, Drumcong
  Patricia Bohan, Funshinagh
  Rhys Woods, Kesh
  Aoife O’Malley, Carrigallen and
  Oisin Keaney, Drumkeelan.

  We gave away some additional spot prizes as part of our December draw. The lucky winners were as follows:

  Gerard Gilmartin, Kilclare (Bottle of Brandy)
  Niamh Kelly, Kilclare (Bottle of Whiskey)
  Prionsias Reynolds, Cornabrone (Bottle of Whiskey) and
  Hugh Gralton, Leitrim Village (Cara Pharmacy Hamper).

  We would like to thank those who sponsored spot prizes and of course everyone who bought tickets. Yearly tickets are no on sale for 2010 at a price of €20. This will give you entry into all 12 draws in the year.

• Table Quiz
  Due to the poor weather conditions, our planned table quiz was postponed last week. This will take place at a later date.

• Club Membership
  All players, parents and supporters are reminded that membership is now due for the coming year. The fee for an underage player is 20 euro while an adult or non playing member is 30 euro. Money can be forwarded to club registrar Micheal McKiernan over the coming week. You are reminded that membership is open to anyone who has an interest in the club, not just players.

• Club Notes
  Anyone with anything for inclusion in our club notes for the year ahead, please contact 086 6035768.

• SCOR
  Good luck to Clare McKeon who will participate and represent the club in the SCOR finals this Sunday at 3pm in Bee Park Centre, Manorhamilton. Please support this event if you can which promises to be great entertainment.

• Mr & Mrs Competition
  The club invites you to their first ever Mr and Mrs Competition which will be held in Cardiff’s Lounge, Drumcong on Friday 15th January 2009 at 9.30 pm. Admission is optional. Come along for a night of fun, prizes, music and dancing. We will also be holding a raffle on the night and anyone wishing to donate spot prizes, please give them into any committee member. So mark this date in your diary where a night of loads of laughs is guaranteed!