Leitrim Team Announcement – Tailteann Cup R3 — Leitrim

Leitrim’s senior football squad has been named for the third round of the Tailteann Cup, with manager Steven Poacher announcing the line‑up on the county’s GAA website. The match will pit the Green and Gold against Wexford on Saturday 6 June at 2 p.m. at the Heartland Credit Union, Páirc Seán MacDiarmada in Carrick-on-Shannon. Tickets are available only through advance sales, either via the Ticketmaster link supplied by the GAA or at selected SuperValu and Centra stores.

The announcement follows a season of mixed fortunes for the county. Leitrim’s captain, Ryan O’Rourke, has spent a decade at senior level and has guided the team through both league promotions and recent setbacks. His experience has been cited as a key factor in the squad’s preparation for the Tailteann Cup, where the county hopes to build momentum after a challenging campaign in the Connacht Championship. O’Rourke’s optimism about the current generation’s potential was highlighted in a recent local report, underscoring the resilience required to turn things around.

In the broader context of Leitrim football, the county’s ladies’ team recently secured a decisive victory in the TG4 Connacht Ladies’ Intermediate Club Championship, beating Roscommon 4‑18 to 0‑8 at the same Páirc Seán MacDiarmada. The win, celebrated by player Leah Fox, was seen as a sign that the county’s footballing ambitions extend beyond the men’s game. Meanwhile, a senior player from Fenagh St Caillins reflected on the team’s loss to Galway in the Connacht semi‑final, noting the pride of representing both club and county despite the disappointment.

The Tailteann Cup, a national competition for counties that do not progress in the All‑Ireland series, offers Leitrim a chance to compete for silverware and to showcase the talent nurtured across the county. The upcoming fixture against Wexford will test the squad’s readiness and the effectiveness of Poacher’s selection strategy.

For full details of the team announcement and ticket information, see the Leitrim GAA website.

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