28 December 2009

• ***TABLE QUIZ CANCELLED***
  The table quiz scheduled for tomorrow night Tuesday has been postponed until a later date due to the weather conditions.

• 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!

• Club Engagement
  Congratulations and best wishes to Senior Men's Player Aidan Bohan and Senior Ladies Player/Secretary Breda Holahan who announced their engagement over the christmas period. We wish the couple many happy years in their future together.

• Highlander/Lowlander Game
  Unfortunately due to the bad weather conditions, our Highlander/Lowlander game was postponed and may be rescheduled to a later date, weather permitting.

• Seasons Greetings
  We extend Season’s Greetings to all our friends and supporters at home and abroad. Thank you to all who worked endlessly over the past year to the benefit of the Club, to all who supported us during fundraising campaigns and also to the Leitrim Observer for providing us with the facilities to promote and highlight our club.

• Ladies Lotto
  The December lotto draw takes place this Friday night January 1st in Cardiff's Drumcong. Please make sure you all have your tickets in, if your not in - you cant win!

21 December 2009

• Coaching Course 2010
  Please note that we will be organising a Coaching Foundation course and Code of ethics Course early in the New Year. It is now compulsory that all persons involved with any team, both under age and adult, have completed at least this foundation course before commencing involvement with any team.

• Sympathy
  We offer our deepest sympathies to the McLaughlin Family and the Fenagh GAA club on the recent tragic death of Garda Gary McLaughlin. May he rest in Peace, Amen.

• Table Quiz
  The club have arranged a table quiz for next Tuesday December 29th in Cardiff’s Lounge at 8pm. Table of four is forty euro. Great prizes and raffle on the night. Your support would be greatly appreciated in this, our last fundraising event of the year.

• Birth
  Congratulations to ladies player Sandra Earley and Barry Lupton on the birth of their baby girl last weekend, a little sister for Latisha and Jodie.

• Highlander/Lowlander
  Don’t forget to come out on St Stephen’s Day at 1.30pm in the Park for the Annual Highlander/Lowlander game. All players 17 years an upwards are eligible to participate. Funds raised on the day goes towards local charities in the area. The new GAA Rules for 2010 will be implemented as part of the game so it will be interesting to see who can be the cuter team to catch onto the rules the quickest! We ask all parishioners to get out and join in the fun and come down to the park for a great hour’s entertainment.

• Seasons Greetings
  We extend Season’s Greetings to all our friends and supporters at home and abroad. Thank you to all who worked endlessly over the past year to the benefit of the Club, to all who supported us during fundraising campaigns and also to the Leitrim Observer for providing us with the facilities to promote and highlight our club.

• 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. I would just like to take this oppertunity to thank the Conty Board, Fenagh Handball Club, St. Mary's Hurling Club, Ballinamore Hurling Club, GortletteraghHurling Club, Glencar/Manorhamilton Hurling Club but most especially parents and members of Kiltubrid GAA for all their help and support in getting 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 feel free to 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!

• Club Engagement
  Congratulations and best wishes to Senior Men's Player Aidan Bohan and Senior Ladies Player/Secretary Breda Holohan who announced their engagement over the christmas period. We wish the couple many happy years in their future together.

14 December 2009

• Under Age Team Coaches 2010
  We have appointed most of our under age team coaches for 2010 as follows. Under 8 and 10; Finbarr Keaney, Pat McWeeney. Under 12; Pat McWeeney, Gerry Winters and Padraig Lynch. Under 14; Liam Ferry, Kevin Meehan and Declan Tivnan. Under 16; James Gill, Niall Foley and Conor Doherty. Under 18; Barry McKeirnan and Gavin Kelly. Under 21; Noel Gill. We plan to have an underage registration night in January where all players will have to attend in order to be eligible to play in 2010. Any parent, player or individual willing to help assist with any of these teams, but especially with the under 8 and 10 age group, please contact the coaching officer Finbarr Keaney on 086-8196535.

• Coaching Course 2010
  Please note that we will be organising a Coaching Foundation course and Code of ethics Course early in the New Year. It is now compulsory that all persons involved with any team, both under age and adult, have completed at least this foundation course before commencing involvement with any team.

• Table Quiz
  The club have arranged a table quiz for Tuesday December 29th in Cardiff’s Lounge at 8pm. Table of four is forty euro. Great prizes and raffle on the night. You support would be greatly appreciated.

• Leitrim County Convention
  The Leitrim GAA County Convention took place last Sunday in the Bush Hotel. We wish all newly elected officers well in the year ahead.

• Coiste Chontae Liatroma Awards 2009
  Congratulations to Marie Lee who was announced last week as the Jim Lynch Hall of Fame Award Winner, to Mary Shanley, Kilclare who received the Lady Handballer of the Year and Jamie Murray who has been awarded Senior Handballer of the year by Coiste Chontae Liatroma. Well done and congratulations to all three who are worthy winners of these awards which will be presented early next year.

• Highlander/Lowlander
  Yes its that time of the year again when the mighty highlanders seek revenge on the speedy lowlanders who came out worthy winners in last years game. The game is fixed for 1.30pm on St Stephens Day in the park. All players 17 years an upwards are eligable to participate. Funds raised on the day goes towards local charities in the area. The question now is which team will the mighty Carroll play for this year and on the other hand who will be able to adhere to the new GAA rules the best. The answers remain to be seen so mark the date and time in your diary and get out and support the young and the not so young footballers in the parish!

30 November 2009

• SCOR na nOg
  The semi finals of Scor na nÓg takes place this weekend with our club taking part in Carrick on Shannon Community Centre on Sunday 6th December at 3pm. This promises to be a great day out for all the family and we ask as many to support as possible. Good luck to all participants.

• AGM
  A successful AGM took place last Sunday in Liscarbin Community Centre. The officers elected for the coming year were: Chairperson Dermot Heeran, Assistant Chairperson Padraig Lynch, Secretary Patricia Lee, Assistant Secretary Liam O’Brien, Assistant Treasurer John Flynn, PRO Emer Gilmartin, Coaching and Underage Officers Finbarr Keaney and Barry McKiernan, IT Officer Brendan Doyle and Shane Cardiff, Culture and Language Officer Imelda McWeeney, Park Committee Rep Derek Foley, County Board Delegates John Flynn and Kevin Nealon. We thank all of those who took the time to come to the meeting, it was encouraging to see some new faces. We wish the new committee all the best for the year ahead.

• Kiltubrid Ladies Lotto Results
  The November lotto draw took place last Sunday night in Gerties, Keshcarrigan. The winning numbers drawn were:
  2, 5, 11, 12
  There was no jackpot winner so the jackpot next month is now at €6500. The five lucky winners of €20 were:

  Finbarr Keaney, Drumkeelan
  Geraldine and Siobhan Carroll, Carrickport
  Brendan Thompson, Tulsk
  Kevin Nealon, Convent Avenue, Drumshanbo and
  John James Gilmartin, Newbrook.

  Thanks to everyone for their support in the last draw. There will be additional prizes for the Christmas so please get your tickets in again for next month. The ladies are currently selling their yearly tickets for the lotto so please support as best you can.

• Table Quiz
  The club have arranged a table quiz for December 19th in Cardiff’s Lounge. Please mark this date in your diary.

• Congratulations
  We would like to send our congratulations to Mary Shanley, Kilclare who has been announced as Connacht Female Handballer of the Year. This is following Mary’s success in the All Ireland Junior Final during the year. Well done on your achievement Mary.

• Engagement
  Congratulations and best wishes to club player Barry Doyle and Molly McKee who announced their engagement recently.

16 November 2009

• Hurling
  Underage Hurling takes place this Saturday from 11am to 12pm in Liscarbin Community Centre. The cost is 2.50 euro each to cover the cost of the hall. New helmets have arrived and are available to buy from Shane Cardiff at training or from Cardiff’s Shop, Drumcong at a price of 35 euro. Hurls are also available at 15 euro each.

• AGM
  Reminder that the club AGM has been scheduled for Sunday 29th November at 3pm in Liscarbon Community Centre. Following our successful pre-AGM last week, we are fortunate to have nominees for positions for the following year. Therefore, the election of officers for next year will not delay the meeting. Club members, players and parents of underage players should mark this date in their diaries as it is very important that you attend.

• SCOR
  Preparation will begin shortly for the play/novelty act event for Scor Sinsear 2009. We are calling on anyone from within the parish who would be interested in taking part and to represent the club in this year’s event. Please contact Imelda McWeeney on 071 96440912 immediately to put your name forward.

02 November 2009

• Club Meeting
  The next club meeting takes place in Cardiff's Drumcong this Thursday evening at 8.30pm. All executive members take note.

• Sympathy
  The club extend sympathy to the families of the late Rosaleen McNulty, Drumkeelan, Mary Ellen Cullen, Drumshanbo and Michael Doherty, Gorvagh who died over the past week. May they rest in peace.

• Social
  A social in aid of Martin McHugh will take place this Friday night in the Shannon Key West Hotel in Roosky. If you wish to support this cause, tickets are available from the club secretary at 10 euro.

• League Finals
  Congratulations and well done to our Junior team who had a win over Sean O'Heslins in the League Final which was played in wet conditions in Cloone on 24th October. Unfortunately for our Senior team, it wasnt to be last Saturday when Glencar Manorhamilton came out winners in the other League Final. We say congratulations to Glencar Manor on securing the double title for this year and wish them well in their connacht club campaign. Well done to all the lads and management for their committment in what was a long year of football.

• Key of the Door
  Congratulations to ladies player Lisa McWeeney who celebrated her 21st birthday on Saturday night in Keshcarrigan. Lisa's daddy Joseph also celebrated a special birthday on the night!

19 October 2009

• Champions
  Congratulations to Donal Wrynn from Fenagh who won the world U-15 one wall singles title in Portland Oregon USA recently. Well done on a fantastic achievement. We say well done to Annaduff and Leitrim Gaels on their wins in the Junior B and C Championships at the weekend. Also congratulations to St Francis who were crowned Minor Champions.

• Wedding Bells
  Congratulations and best wishes to Senior Goalie Noel Gill, Kilclare and Linda McGowan, Ballinamore who tied the know on Friday last. We wish the happy couple many years of happiness together.

• Division 4 Final
  We contest the Division 4 final this Saturday at 2pm in Cloone against Sean O’Heslins. Please support by wearing your club colours. Good luck to all the team and management involved.

• Under 21
  Our under 21 team play the Quarter Final against Dromahair this Bank Holiday Monday. Venue to be confirmed.

• Scor na nOg
  Preparation for Scor na nOg 2009 gets underway shortly. We are still looking for people to assist with preparation and to take part in the following SCOR events: Set Dancing, Recitation/Story Telling, Novelty Act, Instrumental Music, Question Time, Ballad Group Singing and Solo Singing. This is a great opportunity for the youth in our parish to get involved, represent the club and show their talent. The competition is open to all those who are 17 years and under. Please contact Imelda McWeeney 071 9640912 or Dermot Heeran 087 2286602 for further details or to get involved.

• Dromahair Ladies
  Good luck to the Dromahair ladies team who replay the Connacht Junior Club Final in this Saturday against Drumcliff/Rosses Point. The game is fixed for Saturday at 3pm in Pairc Sean.

12 October 2009

• Remaining Fixtures
  Dates for your diary: Our Senior Team play Melvin Gaels in the last round of the League this Saturday at 5pm in Kinlough. The Division 4 League final is fixed for Saturday 24th October at 4pm against Sean O’Heslins. Our under 21 team play Dromahair on Bank Holiday Monday at 2pm at a venue to be confirmed. Please support.

05 October 2009

• SCOR na nOg
  It’s that time of the year again when preparation for Scor na nOg 2009 begins. We are looking for people to assist with preparation and to take part in the following SCOR events: Set Dancing, Recitation/Story Telling, Novelty Act, Instrumental Music, Question Time, Ballad Group Singing and Solo Singing. This is a great opportunity for the youth in our parish to get involved, represent the club and show their talent. The competition is open to all those who are 17 years and under. Please contact Imelda McWeeney 071 9640912 or Dermot Heeran 087 2286602 for further details or to get involved.

• Remaining Fixtures
  Dates for your diary: Our Senior Team play Melvin Gaels in the last round of the League this Saturday at 5pm in Kinlough. The Division 4 League final is fixed for Saturday 24th October at 4pm against Sean O’Heslins. Our under 21 team play Dromahair on Bank Holiday Monday at 2pm at a venue to be confirmed. Please support.

28 September 2009

• Under 12 Boys
  Hard luck to our under 12 boys team who lost out in the championship final to Aughnasheelin on Saturday last. Well done to all the panel and mentors on reaching the final. The team and mentors took part in the half time pageant representing our club in Pairc Sean during the County Finals last Sunday. Meanwhile well done to the girls Under 12 B team who won their final last Saturday.

• Congratulations
  We say congratulations to Aughavas who became Junior Champions, Cloone who became the county Intermediate Champions and to Glencar Manor who were crowed Senior Champions at the weekend. Well done to all three teams who ran out winners on the day.

• Sympathy
  We extend our sympathy to the Kelly and Mahon families on the death of their brother and uncle Frank Mahon, England and formerly of Gortnawane who passed away recently. Also to the Farrell family, Ballinwing on the death of Frankie Farrell. May they rest in peace.

21 September 2009

• Golf Classic
  We wish to thank all the sponsors of our recent golf classic: Masonite, Gerties, Cardiffs, Gerry Gilmartin, Jackie lee, Willie Bohan, Francie Gilmartin, Joe Gunning, McCormacks Drumshanbo, Sign Warehouse, Julianos, Autoglass, Supermacs, Drino, Lynch Paints, Henrys' Haven, Tesco Ballinamore, Supervalue Ballinamore, Mick the Barber Drumshanbo, DPD Ireland, Edmund Doyle, PJ Meehan, Tony Redihan, Finbarr Keaney and MJ McKiernan. The first prize went to Michael Kelly, Tommy Flynn, Martin Daly and Michael Gallagher. Second prize: Jim McLoughlin, Atty Hynes, Brian Oates and Mick Moran. Third prize: Enda McGloin, Pete O'Rourke, Vincent McMorrow and Aidan McKeon. Also, we say thanks to all who took part on the day and to all in Carrick Golf club for the meal and help on the day.

• Wedding Bells
  Congratulations to Derek Foley, Kilclare and Regina Bohan, Funshinagh who were married on Saturday last in Drumcong Church. Derek is a player as well as an active member on the club's park committee while Regina stars on our ladies team. We wish them many years of happiness together.

14 September 2009

• Fundraising Draw Winners
  Our draw took place last Saturday night in Gerties, Keshcarrigan. The €3000 winner went outside the county to Mr Ken O’Dowd, Rinn, Carrick on Shannon, Co Roscommon. The luck winner of €1000 went locally to Ms Grainne Doherty, Kilclare, Carrick on Shannon, Co Leitrim. The ten €100 winners were Mr Martin Logan, Creenagh, Drumshanbo Co Leitrim, Mr Maurice Cullen Dristernan, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim, Mr Brendan Lynch, Aghakilbrack, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim, Mr Tom Forde, Ballinaglera, Co Leitrim, Mr Gabriel Prior, Stralongford, Aghacashel, Co Leitrim, Fr Cathal Faughnan, Keadue, Co Roscommon, Mr Alan Banks, Ballinamore, Co Leitrim, Mr M Faughnan, Dromod, c/o Dromod Bar, Co Leitrim, Mr Ultan O’Reilly, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim, Mr Paddy Kelly, Aughaguinea, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim.

• Club Meeting
  The next club meeting takes place in McKeon's, Kesh this Thursday evening at 9.30pm. Executive committee members please take note.

• All Ireland Ticket Winners
  Congratulations to club members Kevin Nealon and Sean McNabola who were drawn for the All Ireland Hurling Tickets and to Michael James McKiernan and Danny McWeeney who were drawn for the Football Tickets.

07 September 2009

• Thank You
  The club would like to thank all those who supported the recent fundraising draw. We especially thank the volunteers from the club who travelled from door to door each evening selling tickets around the county, a job which is not easy. We thank you for your efforts which is much appreciated.

• Results
  Hard luck to our Junior C team who suffered a defeat to Eslin last Sunday. Our Junior A team play Melvin Gaels in the relegation final this Saturday at 4pm in Ballinaglera.

23 March 2009

• Fixtures
  Our division 4 team play Aughavas at 5.30pm this Saturday evening at home while on Sunday our division 5 team take on Leitrim Gaels also at home at 1.30pm. Our ladies team play St Joseph at 12pm on Sunday at home. Good luck to all teams this weekend.

• SCOR Award
  Kiltubrid SCOR Group received a special overall award in the SCOR finals last weekend being the best overall club to participate in this years SCOR events. We say well done to our coordinator Imelda McWeeney who worked hard preparing the group over the last few weeks. Well done to all participants on receiving this well deserved award.

• Art Exhibition
  A solo art exhibition of paintings by Marie Lee will be launched this Friday evening at 7.30pm in the Solas Art Gallery in Ballinamore. A cheese and wine reception will take place on launch night so please support if you can. This exhibition will take place for three weeks with many of Marie’s paintings on display.

• Leitrim Supporters Club
  Despite having no winners from the parish in the Leitrim Supporters Club Draw, the club won the prize of 2000euro for increasing our sale on tickets from last year. Thanks to all who sold and bought tickets from the club.

• Club Meeting
  The next club meeting takes place this Wednesday night at 8.30pm in Gerties, Kesh. All members please attend.

• Championship Draw
  The championship draw for 2009 took place on Monday night last in the Bush Hotel. Kiltubrid were drawn in group two and join Drumreilly and Sean O’Heslins.

02 March 2009

• Race Night
  The club are currently organising a Race night to raise much needed funds for the club. This will take place in McKeons Bar, Keshcarrigan on Saturday March 14th. Races, Horses, jockeys and trainers are currently being sold by various club members. Races are being sold at 100 euro with jockeys, trainers etc 10 euro and 20 euro. There will be a number of races including an auction race and also a Tote will be in operation on the night. Please support this event as best you can if you are approached for sponsorship over the next few weeks. As always, your support is greatly appreciated.

• SCOR
  Scor takes place this weekend, on Friday 6th March in Aughavas Community Centre and on Saturday night in Ballinaglera Community Centre. The club will take part in the solo singing, recitation, question time and novelty act on the first night with the ballad group and recitation taking part on the second night. This has proved an enjoyable night’s entertainment in the past and we would encourage as many people in the parish as possible to support on either night. Good luck to all concerned.

• Under 16's
  Training for under 16's takes place every Monday at 8pm. The league starts on March 14th. We need your full co-operation or we will not be able to field a team at this grade. The following players are asked to attend training: Declan Beirne, Alan Crossan, Michael Heeran, Brendan McCormack, Stephen McKeon, John Morris Watson, Kevin Prior, Stephen Brackan, Niall Doherty, Liam Jordan Davies, Christopher McKeon, Shane Meehan, Anthony Murray and Mark Reynolds.

• Under 14's
  Our Under 14's are home to Leitrim Gaels next Sunday 7th March at 12 noon. All players please take note.

• Seniors
  Our seniors shared the points with Glencar Manor at the weekend in the second game of the league.

• Division 5
  Our division 5 team play neighbours Fenagh this Sunday at 11.30pm in Fenagh.

23 February 2009

• SCOR
  Our club will take part in Scor on Friday 6th March in Aughavas Community Centre and will enter into the play and also the question time event. The following night, the club will take part in the singing and recitation event. This has proved an enjoyable night’s entertainment in the past so your support would be appreciated on the night.

• Refereeing
  A Foundation Level Course for all new referees, both adult and juvenile, will be held in the Bush Hotel on Friday night 27th February commencing at 7.30pm.

• Foundation Award Coaching Course
  It is very important that all persons involved with teams at any level in the club have completed this or an equivalent course. To try and facilitate all coaches who may have difficulty attending courses on either Friday evening or Saturday morning the county board have scheduled the next Foundation award to take place over two Sunday mornings. The first section will take place on Sunday morning the 8th March from 9.30 am to 1pm, with the second part taking place on Sunday 15th March 10 am to 2pm. It is hoped these times will give third level students and workers a chance to complete the course. All coaches interested in attending this course are asked to please confirm their attendance with their club coaching officer Finbarr Keaney on 086 8196535.

• Club Membership – Final Reminder
  Club membership for this year is now well overdue. Adult/Non Players €30, Student/Underage Players €20 and there is a special family membership now available, 2 Adults and as many children as you want for €70. Contact registrar Eoin Meehan 0863153438. All those who are paid up members will receive their 2009 Car sticker and will be added to text messaging service. Anyone who has not paid their club membership by the end of February will no longer receive texts until membership is paid. A list of players who have and who have not paid their membership will be put in the dressing room next weekend, you have been warned.

• Race Night
  The club are currently organising a Race night to raise much needed funds for the club. This will take place in McKeons Bar, Keshcarrigan on Saturday March 14th. Races, Horses, jockeys and trainers are currently being sold by various club members. Races are being sold at 100 euro with jockeys, trainers etc 10 euro and 20 euro. There will be a number of races including an auction race and also a Tote will be in operation on the night. Please support this event as best you can if you are approached for sponsorship over the next few weeks. As always, your support is greatly appreciated.

• Connacht Coaching Conference
  This year's Connacht GAA provincial coaching conference will be held on Saturday March 7th, in St. Brigids GAA centre Kiltoom, Co. Roscommon and will, for the first time host a section specially, for Ladies football. All delegates attending will receive a conference pack, light refreshments and lunch on the day. This years Key note speaker will be prof. Niall Moyna who will present on the topic "Training v Playing" - are we getting the balance right? The conference will then switch to a range of practical workshops to cover various aspects of coaching. Any person or coach interested in attending or for further information please contact Finbarr Keaney on 086-8196535

• Underage Timetable 2009
  Please find the following dates for the start of the various league competitions this year. Under 14 leagues starts March 7th. Under 16 leagues starts March 14th, Under 12 Blitz starts June 8th.

• Minor 9 A Side League
  Our minors lost out to Bornacoola last weekend in an overall low scoring game. Final Score ended Kiltubrid 1-04 Bornacoola 2-04. Team was as follows: Anthony Murray, Steven Bracken, John Morris Watson, Micheal Heeran, Micheal Geoghegan, Daniel Tighe, Alan Crossan, Daniel McGirl, Prionsias Gilmartin, Shane Evans and Sean Kelly. Next up is Gortletteragh. Check fixtures for date and time.

• Get Well Soon
  Get well soon to Anthony Murray who picked up a bad injury near the end of the Minor game, all in the club hope to see Anthony back in action soon.

• Division 5
  Division 5 training resumes this Saturday evening at 5.30pm in the pitch. A large turnout required and new members are always welcome.

• Senior League
  We kicked off the season last Sunday in Ballinamore with a win over Sean O’Heslins. The strong wind proved important on the day with Kiltubrid taking advantage of it in the first half by building up enough of a lead to secure the points. Next up is Glencar Manor this Saturday at 4pm at home. Please support if you can.

• Ladies Lotto
  Draw takes place this weekend. All yearly subscribers from 2008 are reminded to renew their numbers for the coming year. You can do so by completing a lotto envelope in any of the premises around the parish. Jackpot now stands at 5,500 euro.

• Kiltubrid Ladies GAA
  

• County Board Meeting
  County Board Meeting takes place next Monday 2nd March at 8.30pm in Drumshanbo. Can all delegates please take note.

• Training:
  Training for the 2009 season resumes this Saturday evening at 7pm. Can all players be togged out on the pitch for 7 sharp.

• County Action:
  Hard luck to the ladies who were defeated by Wexford at the weekend.

• Happy Birthday:
  Congratulations to club member Claire Kelly who celebrated her 18th Birthday on Friday night last! Happy Birthday Claire!

• Lotto:
  The February Lotto draw is just around the corner so get selling those tickets girls. Jackpot now stands at €5,500.

• Notes:
  Again anybody wishing to include anything in the notes please contact Sinead 0861526945 or Aoife 0860779055

16 February 2009

• Club Membership
  Club membership for this year is now overdue. Adult/Non Players €30, Student/Underage Players €20 and there is a special family membership now available, 2 Adults and as many children as you want for €70. Contact registrar Eoin Meehan 0863153438. All those who are paid up members will receive their 2009 Car sticker and will be added to text messaging service. Anyone who has not paid their club membership by the end of February will no longer receive texts until membership is paid.

• Text Messaging
  Anyone who is currently not receiving any text messages or does not wish to receive any texts message please text your name and number to 086 3153438.

• League Round 1
  Our Seniors kick off the year on Sunday next with an away game to Sean O’Heslin’s at 2pm. Your support would be appreciated.

• Under 14 Training
  Training for the new season starts on this Thursday evening the 19th February from 5 to 6 pm.

• Parish Defibrillators
  A meeting to organise a committee to administer the above will be held in Cardiffs, Drumcong on Wednesday evening 18th February next at 8.30pm. We hope to see at least one person from each voluntary body in the parish in attendance.

• Race Night
  The club are currently organising a Race night to raise much needed funds for the club. This will take place in McKeons Bar, Keshcarrigan on Saturday March 14th. Races, Horses, jockeys and trainers are currently being sold by various club members. There will be nine races including an auction race and also a Tote will be in operation on the night. Please support this event as best you can if you are approached for sponsorship over the next few weeks. As always, your support is greatly appreciated.

• Valentine Wedding
  Heartiest congratulations to Grainne Gill, Kilclare and Ronan McCormack, Annaduff who tied the knot on Saturday last in St Brigid’s Church Drumcong and also to Pat Prior, Aghacashel and Pauline McNamee, Ballinamore who were married in Ballinamore Parish Church. We wish both couples all the best for their future together.

• Kiltubrid Ladies GAA
  

• Coaching Course
  A coaching course has been organised by Connaught Council GAA and Connaught Ladies Football. It will be held in St. Brigids GAA Club Kiltoom, Co. Roscommon on Saturday 7th March commencing at 9.45am and finishing at 3.30. This course is a great opportunity for all those interested in coaching and also playing. Consisting of both practical sessions given by Tyrone's two time all-star Eilis Gormley and also sessions on training v playing and match analysis. The cost is 20euro if you prebook or 25euro on the day. Please contact Patricia Bohan if you wish to reserve a place.

• Congratulations
  Congratulations and very best wishes for many years of health and happiness to Grainne Gill and Ronan McCormack who were married in St. Brigids Church, Drumcong on Saturday last.

• County Action
  Hard luck to the Leitrim Ladies who were defeated by a single point to Waterford in Leitrim last Sunday. They face Wexford in the next round of the league this comming Sunday

09 February 2009

• Under 14 Training
  Training for the new season starts on next Thursday evening the 19th Feb from 5 to 6 pm

• Team Managers/Coaches
  Anybody who would be interested in helping out with training or coaching any underage team please contact Coaching Officer, Finbarr Keaney on 086-8196535

• Coaching Courses
  Well do to Padraig Lynch, Liam Ferry Gerry Winters & Finbarr Keaney who have completed the Croke Park approved foundation level coaching course. It is important that anyone else who is involved with any team from youth to senior level also complete this course as soon as possible. The next course is being run this Friday night and Saturday morning in Drumkeeran, contact Finbarr on 086-8196535 to confirm your place.

• Parish Defibrillators
  A meeting to organise a committee to administer the above will be held in Cardiffs, Drumcong on Wednesday evening 18th Feb next at 8:30pm. We hope to see at least one person from each voluntary body in the parish in attendance.

• Club Membership
  Club membership for this year is now due. Adult/Non Players 30 euro, Student/Underage Players 20 euro and there is a special family membership now available, 2 Adults and as many children as you want for 70 euro. Contact registrar Eoin Meehan 086 3153438. All those who are paid up members will receive their 2009 Car sticker and will be added to text messaging service. Anyone who has not paid their club membership by the end of February will no longer receive texts until membership is paid.

• Text Messaging
  Anyone who is currently not receiving any text messages or does not wish to receive any texts message please text your name and number to 086 3153438.

• Minors
  Due to weather conditions, our game against Gortletteragh was cancelled last Sunday. Our next game is now fixed for this Sunday at home to Leitrim Gaels at 12 noon. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

• Key of the Door
  We say Happy Birthday to Senior Player Dermot McKeon who celebrated his 21st Birthday in Keshcarrigan on Friday night last.

• Kiltubrid Ladies GAA
  

• Lotto:
  The January Lotto draw took place on Friday night last in Gerties. The winning numbers were 2, 11, 8, 12. There was no jackpot winner on the night and so the jackpot stands at €5,500. The five lucky €20 winners were as follows:
  Derek Foley, Funshinagh
  Nicola McKeon, Rossy
  Margaret O’Connor, Kesh
  Sean Wynne, Drumshanbo
  James Tighe, Kiltubbrid.
  A big thank you to all who bought tickets and supported the draw!

02 February 2009

• Refereeing
  A Foundation Level Course for all new referees, both adult and juvenile, will be held in the Bush hotel on Friday night 27th February commencing at 7.30pm. The first referee meeting of the year is on 19th February in the Bush Hotel at 8.30pm for current referees.

• Club Meeting
  The next Club Meetings takes place this Thursday 5th February in Cardiff’s at 8.30pm. Everyone welcome.

• Finance Meeting
  A finance meeting will take place on Wednesday evening 4th February in the dressing rooms after training. Please contact Adrian if you cannot attend.

• Minor League
  The Minor League kicks off the 2009 season this Sunday February 8th at 12pm with an away game to Gortletteragh. Kiltubrid will take part in the 9 aside competition in Group B with Leitrim Gaels and Bornacoola also in the group. Good luck to all concerned.

• Leitrim Team
  Well done to our county team who had a good win in the first round of the National Football League on Sunday last when they travelled overseas to London. Next up is Carlow on Sunday next 8th February at home at 2.30pm.

• Leitrim Supporters Club
  Leitrim Supporters tickets are now on sale at 40 euro each. Please support.

• Club Membership
  Club membership for this year is now due. Adult/Non Players 30 euro, Student/Underage Players 20 euro and there is a special family membership now available. Contact registrar Eoin Meehan 086 3153438. All those who are paid up members will receive their 2009 Car sticker and will be added to the text messaging service. Anyone who has not paid their club membership by the end of January will no longer receive texts until membership is paid.

• Club Text Messaging Service
  Anyone who is currently not receiving any text messages or does not wish to receive any texts message please text your name and number to 086 3153438.

• Sympathy
  We extend our sympathies to the Flynn Family, Ballinaglera and to the Scollan Family, Drumcong on the death of Tony Flynn, who died suddenly on Wednesday last. May he rest in peace.

26 January 2009

• Noel Gilmartin – R.I.P.
  The death took place on Tuesday last of Noel Gilmartin, Kilclare Beg at the University College Hospital, Galway following a short illness. We send our sympathies to his loving wife Agnes, sisters Mary (Galway) and Lil (Ballymote), his brothers Joe, Francis and Michael (Luton), and John James and Anthony (Kilclare), nephews, nieces, cousins and his wide circle of friends and extended relatives. Noel was well known all over the county from the many jobs that he undertook in his lifetime, which included farming, painting and taxi driving. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Noel’s funeral mass took place on Thursday last in St Brigid’s Church, Drumcong and afterwards to Kiltoghert Cemetery. May he rest in peace.

• Membership
  All players, parents and supporters are again 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 Eoin Meehan over the coming week. You are reminded that membership is open to anyone who has an interest in the club, not just players.

• Leitrim GAA Dinner Dance
  Congratulations to the following from our club who received awards at the Annual Leitrim GAA Awards which was held in the Bush Hotel – To Finbarr Keaney who received Referee of the Year, to Shane Foley who received County Player or the Year and to Emmett Mahon who received Minor Player of the Year. A great night was had by all who attended from the club. Well done to all award winners.

• SCÓR
  Well done to An Rince Foirne from Glencar/Manorhamilton and An Bailéad Ghrúpa, Ballinamore Seán O´Heslins who came out worthy winners at the Connacht Scór na nÓg which was held in Claremorris recently.

• Vhi Cul Camps 2009
  A reminder to parents and children of the dates for the County’s Cul camps in 2009 for children between the ages 7 - 13 yrs. A new kit has been designed for all those attending this year´s camps. This years camps will commence on 6th July and will follow the same format as 2008. Venues and dates are as follows: 06/07/09 - Aughawillan, Manorhamilton, Ck-on-Shannon. 13/07/09 - Kinlough, Drumshanbo, Mohill. 20/07/09 - Aughavas, Dromahair, Gortletteragh. 27/07/09 - Drumkeerin, Fenagh, Leitrim.

• Connacht Coaching Conference
  This years Connacht coaching conference will take place on Saturday 07/03/09 in St. Bridget´s GAA centre Kiltoom, Co. Roscommon.

• County Team
  Well done to the county team who had a one point win over Sligo on Saturday last in Tourlestrane.

• Kiltubrid Ladies GAA
  

• Sympathy:
  The club would like to extend deepest sympathy to the Gilmatin family, Kilcare on the recent death of Noel. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

• Leitrim Ladies
  Best of luck to the county team who take on Sligo in the first round of the National League on Sunday next.

• Lotto
  The January lotto draw takes place this Saturday night. Team 1 are on for January so get selling girls! Jackpot stands at €5,400. Please support our club by purchasing a ticket from any club member or in any local business. All support is greatly appreciated.

• Super Valu – Kids in Action
  Super Valu are currently running a campaign offering free sports to all GAA clubs around the country. To help our club simply collect tokens while shopping in any Super Valu store and hopefully we will be able to avail of some new sports equipment for the coming year. Tokens can be passed on to any club member and again your support is greatly appreciated!

• New Season
  The new season is fast approaching so can all intending players for the coming year get the boots out and ready for action!

12 January 2009

• Leitrim Supporters Club Dublin
  Leitrim supporters are reminded of the Leitrim Supporters Club launch in the Herbert Park Hotel on Thursday night 22nd January at 8.00pm. All Leitrim supporters are invited to hear Micky Moran and John Morrison and their plans for the year ahead. There is great optimisms for Leitrim football for the year ahead so go along to the Herbert Park for a special night.

• 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 Eoin Meehan 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.

• County Team
  Hard luck to our County Team as they lost by four points to Galway in the Connacht FBD League game on Saturday last. Next up is Sligo this Sunday in Coola at 2pm. Good luck to all involved.

05 January 2009

• Club AGM
  Our GAA Club AGM took place last Sunday in Liscarbin Social Centre. Attendance level was on a par with previous AGM’s . A full breakdown of activities for the year past was reported to the meeting by the various officers. We thank all the outgoing officers for their hard work over the past few years in office. We welcome the following committee and wish them well for the coming year. Chairperson – Dermot Heeran, Vice Chairperson – Padraig Lynch, Secretary – Patricia Lee, Assistant Secretary – PJ Meehan, Treasurer – Adrian Lee, Assistant Treasurer – John Flynn, PRO – Emer Gilmartin, Culture and Language Officer – Imelda McWeeney, Park Development Rep – Derek Foley, Registrar – Eoin Meehan.

• 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 Eoin Meehan over the coming week. You are reminded that membership is open to anyone who has an interest in the club, not just players. Each member will receive a 2009 Supporters Car Sticker.

• Highlanders v Lowlanders
  The annual St Stephen’s Day charity inter club football game took place on St Stephen’s Day with a good attendance. The Highlanders landed the bragging rites after a very good hours football. The takings on the gate are to be divided between St Patrick’s Hospital Patients Comfort Fund and The Irish Hospice Foundation. A big thank you to all who attended and donated on the day.

• Engagements
  Congratulations to John McGovern Drumhubrid and Noeleen McGourty Ballinaglera, to Sean Scollan Drumcong and Sonia Dunne Carrick on Shannon and to Liam Daly, Loughconway and Pauline McGovern, Glangevlin who announced their engagements over the festive season. Best of luck to the happy couples.

• Happy New Year
  The club would like to wish all players, team management, supporters and everyone associated with Kiltubrid GAA both locally and overseas a very Happy New Year. To all in the Leitrim Observer, local newspapers, Shannonside and Ocean FM for their sports coverage over the past year. Thank you for your support in 2008 and we look forward to your continued support in 2009.

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

• Kiltubrid Ladies GAA
  

• Happy New Year
  Kiltubrid Ladies would like to wish all of their members and supporters a very happy, healthy and peaceful new year.

• Lotto
  December winning numbers were as follows: 4, 13, 15, 17 . No jackpot winner so next months jackpot stands at €5,400. The five lucky €20 winners were:
  Michelle Moran
  Eoin Meehan Kiltubrid
  Darren Gilmartin Kilcare
  Niamh Meehan Kiltubrid
  Noel Gill Kilclare.
  

  Christmas Draw Prize Winners were:
  David Moran Drumkeerin
  Aoife McWeeney Keshcarrigan
  Sinead Foley Kilclare
  Darren Gilmartin Kilclare
  Aidan Bohan Kesh.
  

  Kiltubrid Ladies would like to thank everyone who has supported our lotto over the past year, and we look forward to your continued support in 2009.

• AGM
  The clubs Annual General Meeting took place in Cardiff's on Friday night last. The following officers were elected for the comming year: Chairperson: Martina Gilmartin, Secretary: Tracey Costello, Assistant Secretary: Breda Holohan, Treasurer: Emma Burke, Assistant Treasurer: Jenny McKiernan, PRO: Aoife McWeeney & Sinead Tighe, County Board Delegates: Breda Holohan, Miranda Burke & Siobhain Carroll. Managers for Senior and Underage teams were all ratified and we look forward to a prosperous and successful year.

• Notes
  If anybody has anything they wish to include in the notes you can contact either Aoife McWeeney 0860779055 or Sinead Tighe 0861526945.