Carrick and Shannon Promote to Division Two of Allianz Football League
Carrick and Shannon, a Wexford club, have secured promotion to Division Two of the Allianz Football League. Leitrim will host a home game at Port Saint in the...
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US Ryder Cup Captain Visits Ballinrobe, Attends Local Hurling Semi‑Final
A local radio bulletin reported that US Ryder Cup captain Jim Furyk visited Ballinrobe races with JP McManus on Monday evening and attended Sunday's Limerick...
Jim Furyk visits Ballinrobe jumps race, Dave Keena chats with hurling fan
US Ryder Cup captain Jim Furyk and JP McManus attended the 8‑race jump card at Ballinrobe this evening. Jockey Dave Keena spoke with a spectator from the...
Monaghan to Face Mayo in GAA Football Championship Round 1
The Monaghan county football team will take on Mayo this Sunday at 4pm in Clonus as part of the Round 1 of the GAA Football Championship. Fans are encouraged...
Donegal and Kerry fined after GAA match incidents
The GAA Central Competitions Control Committee has fined Donegal and Kerry for misconduct during the recent championship game, with referee Sean Herson...
Shamrock Rovers beat Bohemians 2-1 in League of Ireland match
Shamrock Rovers secured a 2-1 victory over Bohemians in the League of Ireland Premier Division last night, according to a radio bulletin. The bulletin also...
Clare to Host Dublin in All-Ireland Championship Clash
Clare will host Dublin in a high‑stakes All‑Ireland Championship match, with both teams fielding strong line‑ups. Manager Bill McCormack has made key changes,...
Leinster prop Paddy McCarthy out for season; Altura CU launches new accounts
Leinster Rugby prop Paddy McCarthy will miss the rest of the season after sustaining a foot injury. Meanwhile, Altura Credit Union has introduced current...
FAI Extends Head Coach Deal, O'Shea and McCarthy Sign on
A radio bulletin reported that the Republic of Ireland men's head coach has extended his contract with the FAI, and that former internationals John O'Shea and...
Women's All-Ireland Cup moved to Mario Amore FC for Saturday
The League of Ireland has confirmed that the Saturday women's All-Ireland Cup match between Galway United and DLR Waves will be played at Mario Amore FC...
Dundalk host Derry City at Oriole Park this Friday
Dundalk will take on Derry City at Oriole Park on Friday 26 May 2026, with kickoff at 7:45pm. Dundalk FM will provide live commentary and a post‑match chat...
Ireland squad trains in Abbots Town ahead of Qatar friendly
The Republic of Ireland men’s national football team will train in Abbots Town on 26 May 2026 before a friendly against Qatar at the Aviva Stadium on 27 May....
Clare Minor Hurling Decider vs Limerick: Key Players Doubtful
Clare’s minor hurling side will face Limerick in the Munster decider on Sunday, but midfielder recovering from appendicitis surgery and others are doubtful....
Clare Senior Komogi Face Dubs in All-Ireland Championship Clash
The Clare Senior Komogi team will take on the Dubs at the Park Kisog Zimmer Biome in Ennis today as part of the Glyn Dimplex All-Ireland Komogi Championship....
Clare Beat Dublin 2-16 to 3-10 at Cusack Park
In a County Clare Championship clash, Clare edged Dublin 2-16 to 3-10 at Cusack Park in Ennis. Manager Eugene Foody lauded his side’s resilience after the win.
Lory Meagher Cup Final
The Senior Hurlers will play Longford in the Lory Meagher Cup Final Sunday 31 st in Croke Park. Lory Meagher Cup – Final | Leitrim Longford | Sun, 31 – May...
Leitrim Team Announcement – Tailteann Cup Rd 2B
Team Announcement The Leitrim Senior Football team has been named by manager Steven Poacher for round 2 of the Tailteann Cup against Carlow. Best of luck to...
Connacht U15 Title Comes to Leitrim and more handball updates
Connacht U15 Title Comes to Leitrim as Fenagh Hosts Finals Showpiece Fenagh was center stage in the Connacht handball world last weekend as the Leitrim club...
Adult Leagues and KC Motors Sponsorship Announcement
Leitrim GAA is very pleased to announce a new 5-year partnership with KC Motors as official sponsors of the County Football Leagues. This sponsorship...
Tailteann Cup Rd 2 – fixture announcement
Our Senior footballers will play Carlow at home in round 2 of the Tailteann Cup. Tailteann Cup – Rd 2 | Leitrim Carlow | Sat, 23 – May, 5.30pm | Heartland...
Tailteann Cup Rd 1 Team Announcement
Team Announcement The Leitrim Senior Football team has been named by manager Steven Poacher for the opening fixture of the Tailteann Cup against Down. Best of...
Lory Meagher Cup rd 5 – Team Announcement
Team Announcement The Leitrim Senior Hurling panel has been named by manager Mike Wall for round 5 of the Lory Meagher Cup Best of luck to the team, Mike &...
Fun And Success For Leitrim Handball At “Aon Bhalla Inis Mór 2026
Big Alley Season Begins in Style as Annaduff’s Maxim Gilmartin Lands National Title Annaduff’s Maxim Gilmartin carried his outstanding 2026 form from the 4020...
Lory meagher Cup – rd 5
The Senior Hurlers will play Cavan in the final round of the Lory Meagher Cup this Saturday, at home. Lory Meagher Cup – Rd 5 | Leitrim Cavan | Sat, 16 – May...
Leitrim to face either Offaly or Carlow in Tailteann Cup second round
Tailteann Cup: Depending on result agqainst Down, Leitrim either away to Offaly or home to Carlow They might not have played their first round game yet but...
Hurlers heading to Croke Park after victory over Warwickshire books Leitrim's Lory Meagher Cup Final spot
LORY MEAGHER CUP: LEITRIM 1-18 WARWICKSHIRE 2-12 Leitrim hurlers are Croke Park bound after the Green & Gold booked their place in the Lory Meagher Cup Final...
Tailteann Cup – Rd 1
Our Senior footballers travel to Down to get their Tailteann Cup campaign underway. Tailteann Cup – Rd 1 | Leitrim Down | Sat, 16 – May, 6.00pm | Páirc Esler,...
Team Announcement – Lory Meagher Cup Rd 4
Team Announcement The Leitrim Senior Hurling panel has been named by manager Mike Wall for round 4 of the Lory Meagher Cup Best of luck to the team, Mike &...
Leitrim set for Saturday evening Tailteann Cup clash with Down
Tailteann Cup: First round clash set for Newry's Pairc Esler on Saturday May 16, at 6 pm Leitrim fans face a late return from Newry's Pairc Esler after the...
Lory Meagher Cup – Rd 4
The Senior Hurlers will play Warwickshire at home in round 4 of the Lory Meagher Cup this Saturday. Lory Meagher Cup – Rd 4 | Leitrim Warwickshire | Sat, 9 –...
Homecoming for Leitrim boss Poacher as Green & Gold set to face Down in Tailteann Cup
Tailteann Cup: Leitrim on the road for first road Tailteann Cup game with Páirc Esler to host game on weekend of May 16-17 Steven Poacher won't have too far...
Leitrim retain TG4 Connacht Intermediate with ruthless demolition of outclassed Roscommon
TG4 CONNACHT LGFA IFC FINAL: LEITRIM 4-18 ROSCOMMON 0-8 An imperious Leitrim banished the lingering memories of their defeat in the Division 4 Final when they...
THE LAST POINT: A big step for Leitrim in the right direction
THE LAST POINT Sometimes there is a temptation to proclaim ‘I told you so’. It’d be easy to quote lines from this column last week to convey the impression...
Leitrim must wait to see Tailteann Cup opponents as Green & Gold are handed away tie
Tailteann Cup draw: Leitrim will face one from Cavan, Westmeath or Down depending on who reaches Provincial Finals Leitrim have been handed a potentially very...
Stevie's absolutely right, we need to believe in ourselves and keep pushing on - Leitrim's Oisin McLoughlin
Connacht SFC Semi-Final reaction: Leitrim star speaks of disappointment at not beating Galway and pride in lining out with Fenagh St Caillins contingent It is...
Cumann na mBunscol Stars at Connacht Semi-Final
Well done to all the boys and girls who not only gave our Senior Footballers such a fantatsic welcome onto the pitch at yesterday's Connacht Semi-Final but...
Devastated Poacher had sights set on Connacht title, not just Galway scalp
Connacht SFC Semi-Final reaction: Leitrim manager slams disrespectful punditry ahead of semi-final clash and sets sights on Tailteann Cup campaign Few people...
Leitrim brought serious fight to the game says Galway's John Maher
Connacht SFC Semi-Final reaction: Galway captain feels Tribesmen have work to do ahead of Connacht Final after 1-20 to 2-12 victory over Leitrim Galway will...
Regrets for defiant Leitrim as they push Galway to the limit in pulsating Connacht SFC Semi-Final
CONNACHT SFC SEMI-FINAL: LEITRIM 2-12 GALWAY 1-20 Leitrim players and fans must have felt they had split personalities on Saturday evening as their joy at...
Fans bask in sunshine as Leitrim test Galway to the limit in Connacht SFC Semi-Final - GALLERY
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Leitrim Senior Team – Connacht Semi-Final
Team Announcement The Leitrim Senior Football team has been named by manager Steven Poacher for the Semi-Final of the Connacht Championship Best of luck to...
Team Announcement – Lory Meagher Rd 3
Team Announcement The Leitrim Senior Hurling panel has been named by manager Mike Wall for round 3 of the Lory Meagher Cup Best of luck to the team, Mike &...
THE LAST POINT: Stats & optimism clash ahead of Tribe quest
THE LAST POINT Nothing gets a county revved up quite like an unexpected championship win. I imagine anyone with a drop of Westmeath blood must feel about a...
Nothing is impossible in sport as Leitrim's Poacher eyes Galway scalp
Connacht SFC Semi-Final preview: Green & Gold boss hopes semi-final victory will inspire young generation of Leitrim footballers Leitrim’s clash next Saturday...
Leitrim have nothing to lose and everything to gain against Tribesmen
Connacht SFC Semi-Final preview: Galway start as strong favourites in Saturday's Semi-Final in Heartland Credit Union Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada For many,...
One change for Leitrim injured Gavin Reynolds ruled out for Galway clash in Connacht SFC Semi-Final
Connacht SFC Semi-Final: Ben Guckian replaced injured clubmate as Comer and Walsh named on bench for Galway Steven Poacher has named virtually an unchanged...
Team Announcement – Philly McGuinness Cup
Team Announcement The Leitrim U20 Football team has been named by manager Enda Lyons for The Philly McGuinness Cup. Best of luck to the team, Enda & his...
PARTY LIKE IT IS 94 ALL OVER AGAIN - POACHER
Connacht Senior Championship Semi-Final preview: Leitrim boss calls for supporters to get behind Green & Gold on Saturday against Galway Steven Poacher has...
The Philly McGuinness Cup
Our U20’s will play Sligo for the Philly McGuinness Cup in Cloone this Friday. | Leitrim Sligo | Fri, 24 – Apr at 19:00 | St. Mary’s GAA Park, Cloone |...
Lory Meagher Cup Rd 3
The Senior Hurlers will play Longford at home in round 2 of the Lory Meagher Cup this Sunday. Lory Meagher Cup – Rd 3 | Leitrim Longford | Sun, 26 – Apr 2pm |...
THE LAST POINT: Leitrim’s ecstasy & agony in Sligo and Birr
THE LAST POINT Wouldn’t you just know it – the first time in my years with the Observer that Willie Donnellan and myself aren’t covering a Leitrim Men’s...
Connacht Senior Football Semi-Final
Our Senior Footballers take on Galway at home Saturday 25th. Please come out and show your support Connacht Championship – Semi-Final | Leitrim Galway | Sat,...
Senior Hurling Team Announcement – Lory Meagher Rd 2
Team Announcement The Leitrim Senior Hurling panel has been named by manager Mike Wall for round 2 of the Lory Meagher Cup Best of luck to the team, Mike &...
Glencar Manorhamilton GAA club pay heartfelt tribute to the late Sean Boylan
Tribute: "A man whose lifelong dedication and service to our club leaves a legacy that will endure for generations" Glencar Manorhamilton GAA club have paid a...
Minor Team Announcement – Connacht Championship Rd5
Team Announcement The Leitrim Minor Football team has been named by managers Danny Beck and Ciarán Kennedy for round 5 of the Electric Ireland Connacht Minor...
This is the sort of win people will remember for 20 years – Poacher
Connacht SFC reaction: Captain Ryan O’Rourke targets consistency after emotional victory over Sligo Emotions were running high and the celebrations on the...
Annaduff Make History with Féile na nGael Triumph
Annaduff Make History with Féile na nGael Triumph They say third time’s the charm, and for Annaduff Handball Club that old saying rang true, as their third...
Leitrim U20 Team Announcement – Rd 5
Team Announcement The Leitrim U20 Football team has been named by manager Enda Lyons for round 5 of the Connacht U20 Championship. Best of luck to the team,...
Lory Meagher Cup Rd 2
The Senior Hurlers travel to Birmingham to take on Lancashire in round 2 of the Lory Meagher Cup this Sunday. Lory Meagher Cup – Rd 1 | Leitrim Monaghan |...
Connacht U17 Connacht Championship Rd 5
Our U17’s take on Sligo in the final round of the Connacht Championship #ElectricIreland – Connacht Championship – R5 | Leitrim Sligo | Fri, 17 – Apr, 19:00 |...
Carlow edge out defiant and battling Leitrim after another titanic extra time struggle in Lidl LGFA NFL Division 4 Final
LIDL LGFA NFL DIVISION 4 FINAL: CARLOW 3-13 LEITRIM 4-9 (AFTER EXTRA-TIME) Resilience and courage in abundance that saw them take a dramatic Lidl LGFA NFL...
THE LAST POINT: A chance to make a statement
THE LAST POINT This column was going to have the heading “Two into one won't go” as the ludicrous clash of Leitrim's Mens and Ladies teams next Sunday grows...
Connacht U20 Championship Rd 5
Our U20’s travel to Roscommon for the final round of the Connacht Championship Dalata Hotel Group – U20 Connacht Championship – R5 | Leitrim Roscommon | Wed,...
Superb Leitrim shock Sligo for first Connacht SFC win over Yeatsmen since 2011
CONNACHT SFC: SLIGO 1-20 LEITRIM 3-15 Leitrim defeated Sligo in the Connacht Senior Championship for the first time since 2011, with a narrow win, in a...
A tale of two halves as Leitrim left demoralised by Roscommon second string
ELECTRIC IRELAND CONNACHT MFC: ROSCOMMON 1-13 LEITRIM 0-2 A tough evening for football with strong winds and driving rain but for a young Leitrim team,...
Hurlers show resilience and guts to hold off stubborn Monaghan challenge in Lory Meagher Cup
LORY MEAGHER CUP: LEITRIM 2-13 MONAGHAN 2-9 Leitrim got their Lory Meagher Cup campaign off to a winning start in Heartland Credit Union Pairc Sean Mac...
Ryan itching to get back into action as he eyes Leitrim performance against Sligo
Connacht SFC preview: Leitrim captain wants to see more consistency and resilience as they take on Sligo Righting the wrongs from the end of the League...
Beating Sligo would be a remarkable day for Leitrim reckons Steven Poacher
Connacht SFC preview: Green & Gold boss aware of county's record against Sligo but aware of scale of the challenge in Markievicz Park The evenings are getting...
Progress is slow but Ryan sees success coming for Leitrim
Connacht SFC preview: Leitrim captain looks to the past for inspiration for current generation ahead of Sligo clash on Sunday Hard to believe but Ryan...
Leitrim Senior Football Team Announcement
Team Announcement The Leitrim Senior Football team has been named by manager Steven Poacher for the Quarter Final of the Connacht Championship Best of luck to...
Kiltubrid's Jack Foley to start for New York against Roscommon as Sligo name team to take on Leitrim
Connacht SFC: Kiltubrid's Jack Foley named as wing-back for Big Apple clash on Sunday evening The Roscommon jerseys will be very familiar but Kiltubrid and...
Sligo's Sloyan expects tough battle against Leitrim as league positions mean nothing in championship derbies
Connacht SFC preview: Sligo host Leitrim in Markievicz Park on Sunday April 12, at 3pm Dessie Sloyan has experienced too many battles with Leitrim to expect...
Good people as important as good footballers if Leitrim are to reach new heights - Poacher
Connacht SFC preview: Leitrim manager stresses importance of work done away from pitch in progressing players You don’t have to spend too long in the company...
Poacher hands out four debuts as Leitrim name team to face Sligo in Connacht SFC
Connacht SFC: U20 contingent who played against Mayo on Wednesday named on bench for clash in Markievicz Park on Sunday (3 pm throw-in) Leitrim manager has...
Lyons frustrated by Leitrim turnovers but agrees Mayo are a class act
Dalata Hotels Connacht U20 FC reaction: Green & Gold boss laments turnovers and stresses Leitrim have work to do to compete with the likes of Mayo at U20...
Leitrim Minor team announcement – Rd 4
Team Announcement The Leitrim Minor Football team has been named by managers Danny Beck and Ciarán Kennedy for round 4 of the Electric Ireland Connacht Minor...
Awesome Mayo brush aside outclassed Leitrim in Dalata Hotels Connacht U20 FC
DALATA HOTELS CONNACHT U20 FC: LEITRIM 1-12 MAYO 3-21 An impressive Mayo ended Leitrim’s slim hopes of making the playoff stages of this year’s Dalata Hotels...