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ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT MARGARET BRENNAN
Leinster LGFA CONVENTION 2021
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT – MARGARET BRENNAN
Fáilte do blianttúil do Chionbhinsuín Laighean 2020.
Our year began with Convention on the 19th January, 2020 in the Parkview Hotel, Newtownmountkennedy, Wicklow.
OFFICERS ELECTED
President: Dominic Leech (Wicklow)
President Elect: Trina Murray (Westmeath)
Vice President: Finbarr O’Driscoll (Dublin)
Secretary: Arthur Corrigan (Kildare)
Assistant Secretary: Cathal Friel (Wicklow)
Treasurer: Joe Fox (Kilkenny)
Assistant Treasurer: Kathleen Mullins (Carlow)
Registrar: Pat Carr (Louth)
PRO: Aisling Clery (Meath)
Culture & Language Officer: Not filled
LIDL POST PRIMARY INTERPROVINCIAL TOURNAMENT 2020
Munster retained their title defeating Connacht in the Cup Final while Leinster defeated Ulster in the Shield Final.
ROUND 1
Team Score Team Score
Munster 6 - 06 Ulster 2 - 05
Connacht 3 - 06 Leinster 0 - 06
ROUND 2
Team Score Team Score
Munster 3 - 03 Leinster 0 - 05
Ulster 2 - 04 Connacht 4 - 05
ROUND 3
Team Score Team Score
Munster 1 - 09 Connacht 1 - 04
Ulster 1 - 07 Leinster 3 - 04
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SHIELD FINAL
Team Score Team Score
Leinster 0 - 06 Connacht 0 - 03
CUP FINAL
Team Score Team Score
Munster 3 - 10 Ulster 3 - 01
LEINSTER PPS INTERPROVINCIAL TEAM
1. Sophie Brennan Portmarnock C.S. (Dublin) 16. Amy O’Shea St. Leo’s S.S. (Carlow)
2. Clodagh Dillon Mercy S.S. Ballymahon (Longford) 17. Aoife Boylan Loreto College, St. Stephens Green (Dublin)
3. Rebecca Reddin Scoil Chríost Rí, Portlaoise (Laois) 18. Lisa Keane Scoil Chríost Rí, Portlaoise (Laois)
4. Becky Byrant Sacred Heart, Tullamore (Offaly) 19. Elena Prendergast Pipers Hill (Newbridge)
5. Niamh Lydon Sacred Heart, Tullamore (Offaly) 20. Róisín Kealy Mercy S.S. Kilbeggan
6. Ciara Banville Loreto S.S. (Wexford) 21. Liadan Kavanagh St. Leo’s S.S. (Carlow)
7. Róisín Ennis (Capt) Moate C.S. (Westmeath) 22. Sinéad Farrelly Ardscoil na Trionóide, Athy (Kildare)
8. Jade Nolan St. Leo’s S.S (Carlow) 23. Caoimhe Fitzpatrick St. Leo’s S.S. (Carlow)
9. Kayla Brady Moyne C.S. (Longford) 24. Laoise Lenehan St. Mary’s College, Naas (Kildare)
10. Sara Doyle St. Leo’s S.S. (Carlow) 25. Róisín Mealiff Mercy S.S. Kilbeggan (Westmeath)
11. Kerrie Owens Oldcastle C.S. Tallaght (Dublin) 26. Eva Kehoe Holy Family S.S. Newbridge (Kildare)
12. Hazel McLoughlin St. Mary’s College, Naas (Kildare) 27. Ellen Gribben Cólaiste Pobail Setanta (Dublin)
13. Jenny Murphy Scoil Chríost Rí, Portlaoise (Laois) 28. Sarah Larkin Scoil Chríost Rí, Portlaoise (Laois)
14. Ruth Birchall St.Kevins CC (Kildare) 29. Leanne Tsang Kildare Town C.S (Kildare)
15. Ciara Bridges Presentation S.S (Wexford) 30. Chloe Smith St. Mary’s S.S. Edenderry (Offaly)
Management Team: Mark Murnagh (Kildare), Trina Murray (Westmeath),
Dominic Leech (Wicklow), Joe Fox (Kilkenny), Mary Hulgraine (Kildare) • Physio: Leah Mullins (Carlow)
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LIDL POST PRIMARY SCHOOLS COMPETITION 2019-2020
We are all aware of what happened in March, however, prior to lockdown we did manage to play three
of our Senior final and two Junior final. There were some games also played in the U14 Competition.
The following are the results of finals played and stages we were at with the remaining competitions.
LEINSTER P. P. SCHOOLS RESULTS — 2019-2020
Grade School Score School Score Venue Referee POM
Senior A Moate C.S. 2-11 Scoil Chríost Rí 1-07 O' Connor Park Áine Gaynor Johnny Murphy
Mercy S.S.
Senior B 6-13 St. Leo's S.S. Carlow 3-10 O'Connor Park Cladagh Lohan Ciaran Groome
Ballymahon
St. Josephs Mercy,
Senior C 1-08 Athlone C.C. 1-05 Kinnegad John Doherty Amber Congrave
Navan
Senior D Holy Family,
Ashbourne C.S.
(North) Newbridge
Senior D Our Lady College/
Colaiste Cois Life
(South) Scoil Caitriona
Gaelcholáiste
Senior E O’Carolan, Nobber
Reachrann
Loreto St. Ml's,
Junior A 5-13 Moate C.S. 3-07
Navan
Junior B Cross & Passion 5-12 Loreto Ballbriggan 3-07
Junior C Mount Sackville Pres. S.S. Loughboy
Junior D
1/4 Final Stage
(North)
Junior D Sancta Sabina, Our Lady's College
(South) Sutton Greenhills PPS Senior A 2019-20
St. Farnans Moate Captain Róisín Ennis &
Junior E Ardgillan C.S.
Prosperous President Elect Trina Murray
PPS Senior A 2019-20 POM
PPS Senior A 2019-20 MOATE CS
Áine Gaynor
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PPS Senior B 2019-20
Mercy Ballymahon Captain
Bláthnaid McDonagh &
PPS Senior B 2019-20 Mercy Ballymahon President Dominic Leech
PPS Senior B 2019-20 POM
Clodagh Lohan PPS Senior C R. Up Athlone C.C.
PPS Junior A Loreto
St. Michaels Captain Sarah
Muldoon & President Elect
PPS Junior A 2019-20 Loreto St. Michael’s Navan Trina Murray
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PPS Junior A 2019-20 POM Ciara Blake,
Loreto St. Michael’s Navan PPS Junior B 2019-20 Loretto Ballbriggan R.up Captain & Joe Fox
PPS Junior C 2019-20
Captains & Referee Ciaran
PPS Junior B Final Cross & Passion Kilcullen & Loreto S.S Balbriggan Groome
PPS Junior C 2019-20
Presentation S.S. Loughboy PPS Junior C 2019-20 Presentation S.S. Loughboy
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LIDL NATIONAL LEAGUE PÁIDÍ O SÉ TOURNAMENT
The 31st Comórtas Peile Páidí O Sé tournament was
LIDL Ladies National League – Division 1
launched on the 22nd January, 2020 in Ballyboden St.
5 of the 7 rounds games were played by the 8th March
Endas GAA Club, Dublin. The tournament took place in
before the Nation went into lockdown. The remaining two
Ventry from the 21st – 23rd February.
games, semi-finals and finals were ultimately cancelled
due the unpredicted uncertainty caused by Covid-19 18 Ladies Football Teams participated in the tournament.
pandemic.
In Division 1, Leinster had two representatives, Dublin and
Westmeath. The remaining teams in the group included SENIOR
Cork, Tipperary, Waterford, Mayo, Galway and Donegal.
Thomas Davis • Dublin
After 5 Rounds, Cork and Galway were on 12points, Mayo
Ballyboden St. Endas • Dublin
9 points, Dublin 7 points, Donegal 6 points, Tipperary 5
points, Waterford 4 points and Westmeath 3 points. Clonguish • Longford
LIDL National League - Division 2 Sarsfields • Kildare
In Division 2, 5 of the 7 rounds were played with Leinster Drumlane Sons of Connell • Cavan
being represented by Meath and Wexford. They were
Caltra Cuans • Galway
joined by Kerry, Clare, Cavan, Monaghan, Armagh and
Tyrone.
The table after 5 rounds, Kerry 12points, Meath 10 points,
Cavan, Monaghan and Tyrone were all on 9 points, Armagh INTERMEDIATE
6 points, Clare 1 point and Wexford 0 points.
Ballyroan • Laois
Belturbet Rory O’Moore’s • Cavan
LIDL National League - Division 3 Ballymachugh • Cavan
In Division 3, 5 rounds completed, Leinster representatives Corca Dhuibhne • Kerry
were Kildare, Laois, Wicklow and Longford. The remaining
four teams were Down, Roscommon, Fermanagh and Sligo. Dunedin Connolly’s • Edinburagh Scotland
At the end of Round 5 the table read, Kildare 15 points, Araglen Desmonds Buí • Cork
Down 13 points, Roscommon 9 points, Laois 7 points,
Wicklow 6 points, Longford 4 points, Fermanagh 3 points
and Sligo 0 points.
JUNIOR
Ballyboden St. Enda’s • Dublin
LIDL National League - Division 4
Breaffy • Mayo
Division 4 was made up of Louth, Carlow, Offaly, Leitrim,
Finuge/St. Senan’s • Kerry
Limerick, Antrim and Derry. Limerick and Derry had 5
rounds played while the remaining 6 teams had 4 rounds Dingle • Kerry
played.
Ballymacelligott • Kerry
The Division 4 table when play became stationary was,
Louth 12 points, Carlow 10 points, Leitrim 9 points, Offaly 8 Annascaul • Kerry
points, Limerick 4 points, Antrim and Derry 0 points.
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LEINSTER CHAMPIONSHIP
U14 TG4 Intermediate & Junior Championship
The 2020 U14 Competition was scheduled to be played In May, Leinster LGFA, regrettably announced the
over 4 dates on a blitz basis beginning on March 14th. This cancellation of the TG4 Leinster Championship. This
competition did not get played. decision was in support of the ‘Return to Play’ and allow
counties facilitate their own internal club championship
competitions.
Leinster U16 Championship
The Leinster U16 A Championship started on the 29th
February, 2020. Dublin defeated Wexford, while on the 7th Leinster Club Championship
March, Meath defeated Westmeath The Leinster Club Championship scheduled in the calendar
for September and under Government guidelines was on
In Group B, Longford played Kilkenny, a win for Longford
course to proceed. We had moved to Level 2 with games
while Kildare secured a win over Laois.
being allowed with limited attendances.
Group C, Carlow played Louth, a win Carlow while Offaly
Our championship began on the 20th September, 2020
received a walkover as Wicklow withdrew from the
and proceeded through the dates as prepared on the 26th
Competition.
September and 4th October. Our Finals were agreed for the
Unfortunately, they were the only games played in the 10th, 11th October with teams, venues, match officials in
2020 U16 Championship. place when a Government news announcement greeted
us with additional measures in level restrictions leading to
a postponement of our finals. They were rescheduled for
Leinster Minor Championship 16th and 17th January, 2020. Since this arrangement was
The Minor A Championship started on the 23rd February, agreed, unfortunately, we are back to further restrictions
2020 with Kildare securing victory over Laois while Dublin and no date as yet has been finalised to complete the
had a 1 point win against Meath. competitions.
In Group B, Longford defeated Wexford and Offaly defeated (Full list of fixtures/Results available at the end of Report)
Wicklow.
Group C, Westmeath defeated Carlow and Louth defeated
Kilkenny.
Again, they were the only games played in the Minor
Championship.
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TG4 ALL-IRELAND SERIES
Having lost our TG4 Provincials Finals, it was positive news Wicklow were unlucky not to score a goal in the closing
when on the 30th June the draws for the revised 2020 minutes but a shot from McGettigan was turned the post
All-Ireland Ladies Football Championship were made by goalkeeper Shauna Murphy.
by President, Marie Hickey and Ard Stiúrthóir TG4, Alan
WICKLOW: Linda Dempsey, Emily Mulhall, Sarah Jane
Esslemont.
Winders, Lucy Dunne, Alanna Conroy, Sarah Hogan, Jessie
The championship began on the 25th October, 2020 and Nolan Byrne, Aoife Gorman, Jackie Kinch, Laurie Ahern,
concluded on the 20th December. Laura Hogan (Capt), Sarah Miley, Clodagh Fox, Meadhbh
Deeney, Marie Kealy.
In the TG4 Junior Championship, Leinster were represented
by Wicklow and Carlow, with Limerick, Derry, Fermanagh Subs: Emer Miley, Niamh McGettigan, Sinéad McGettigan,
and Antrim the teams qualifying to participate at Junior Helena Dowling, Tara Costello, Paula Faulkner, Jackie Byrne,
level. Evelyn Deane, Amy Burke, Shannagh Goetelen, Ríoghna
McGettigan, Sarah Byrne.
Wicklow played Fermanagh in the Final on Saturday 5th
December, 2020 in Parnell Park. Management: Mark Murnaghan, Niall Hurley Lynch,
Lorna Fusciardi, Mick Kavanagh, Seamus Fingleton, Paul
O’Riordan. Physio: William Dillon.
In the TG4 Intermediate championship we had 7 counties,
Westmeath, Meath, Kildare, Laois, Longford, Offaly and
Wexford. The remaining counties in the Intermediate
championship were Clare, Sligo, Roscommon, Leitrim and
Down
Westmeath and Meath emerged as the top two team to
face each other in the Final.
TG4 Intermediate All-Ireland
Championship Final
TG4 All-Ireland Junior Championship Final INTERMEDIATE ALL-IRELAND C’SHIP FINAL
JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL Meath 2-17 Westmeath 4-05
Fermanagh 2-09 Wicklow 0-12 Meath put two years of Croke Park heartbreak behind them
when the saw off fellow Leinster rivals, Westmeath in the
Wicklow were rattled in the first minute when Róisín
TG4 Intermediate All-Ireland Final 2020. Emma Duggan
McDonald, Fermanagh hit the back of the net with the
a prominent underage player for Meath scored seven
opening score. Wicklow settled into the game and between
points, supported by outstanding performances from
the 7th and 15th minute scored 4 unanswered. Fermanagh
Vicki Wall, Stacey Grimes, former Leinster PPS Player of the
kept the scoreboard ticking over to the half-time break and
Year, Aoibhín Cleary and Captain Maire O’Shaughnessy.
were leading 1 – 07 to 0 – 06.
Westmeath were well in the game, only two points down at
Wicklow made a promising start to the 2nd half when half time having scored three first half goals. The half-time
Kealy and Captain Laura Hogan combined to score the first score was Meath 2 – 08, Westmeath 3 – 03. The teams were
four points and drew level with Fermanagh. Unfortunately, level in the 37th minute and all to play for, however, in the
after all their effort to get closer to Fermanagh, in the 40th 47th minute Jo-Hanna Maher, Westmeath was sin-binned,
minute they lost midfielder Aoife Gorman to the sin bin Meath took advantage of the numerical benefit and strived
and Fermanagh regained superiority in the game. Wicklow for home. The score at the full-time whistle was Meath 2 –
were 2 – 08 to 0 – 10 behind with 13 minutes remaining, 17, Westmeath 4 – 05.
Fermanagh managed 4 points while Wicklow scored 2.
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MEATH: Monica McGuirk, Kate Newe, Sarah Wall, Emma 1-3 on the scoreboard inside the first 10minutes. Nicole
Troy, Niamh Gallogly, Shauna Ennis, Megan Thynne, Owens scored Dublin’s first point after four minutes but
Aoibhín Cleary, Máire O’Shaughnessy (C), Emma Duggan, Dublin were wayward with their shooting in the opening
Vicki Wall, Orlagh Lally, Nianh O’Sullivan, Bridgetta Lynch, half registering six wides. The half-time score was Cork 1-3,
Stacey Grimes. Dublin 0-3. Captain, Sinéad Aherne was replaced by Kate
Subs: Alison O’Sullivan, Emma White, Kate Byrne, Orla Sullivan at half-time who clearly had not shaken off the
Byrne, Mary Kate Lynch, Aoibheann Leahy, Annie Moffat, hamstring injury picked up during the semi-final against
Sarah Powderly, Meadbh Byrne, Shelly Melia, Olivia Gore, Armagh. The first 10minutes of the second half belonged
Kelly Harris, Emma McGill, Kelsey Nesbitt, Megan Peters. to Dublin with Niamh McEvoy moving to midfield, player of
the Match performance from Sinéad Goldrick, and Jennifer
Management: Eamonn Murray, Paul Garrigan, Shane Wall,
Dunne and Lauren Magee making impressive impacts on
Paddy Dowling, Mark Brennan. FLO: Mary O’Shaughnessy.
the game Dublin began to find the rhythm. Carla Rowe
Physio: Hayley Clarke.
dispatched a penalty with accuracy and Dublin were three
WESTMEATH: Lauren McCormack, Rachel Dillon, Lucy points ahead when Cork scored their first point of the
Power, Niamh Spellman, Lorraine Duncan, Fiona Claffey (C), second half in the 44th minute reducing their advantage
Aeysha Roche, Jo-Hanna Maher, Tracey Dillon, Anna Jones, to just two points leading into the closing stages. Further
Leona Archibold, Vicky Carr, Lucy McCartan, Karen Hegarty, points for Kate Sullivan Nicole Owens and Noelle Healy
Ciara Blundell. gave Dublin a five point lead at the final whistle. Dublin
Subs: Sinéad Byrne, Leanne Slevin, Jennifer Rogers, 1-10, Cork 1-05. A memorable sporting highlight in the
Sarah Dillon, Annie Dolan, Emma Kelly, Tara Fagan, Sarah closing stages saw Lyndsey Davy depart to allow injured
McCormack, Sinéad Murtagh, Grace Halligan, Chloe Captain, Sinéad Aherne back onto the pitch for the final
Smullen, Abbie Sheerin, Aoife Temple, Emma Ballasty, Jill minutes. The essence of team spirit, respect and admiration
Draper. for a true leader and wonderful captain.
Management: Sean Finnegan, Damien Kelly, Daragh DUBLIN: Ciara Trant, Martha Byrne, Niamh Collins, Aoife
Ryan, Tomas Carr, Carol Finch. FLO: Mary Carr. Physio: Paul Kane, Leah Caffrey, Siobhán McGrath, Sinéad Goldrick,
McGiveney. Lauren Magee, Jennifer Dunne, Noelle Healy, Lyndsey
Davey, Carla Rowe, Sinéad Ahern (C), Niamh McEvoy, Nicola
Our representatives in the TG4 Senior Championship
Owens.
were reigning All-Ireland Champions Dublin with Tyrone,
Armagh, Tipperary, Galway, Mayo, Cavan, Monaghan, Subs: Karen O’Connell, Sarah McCaffrey, Kate Sullivan,
Donegal, Waterford, Kerry and Waterford. Orlagh Nolan, Muireann Ní Scannaill, Caoimhe O’Connor,
Lucy Collins, Siobhán Killeen, Niamh Hetherton, Jodi Egan,
Hannah O’Neill, Laura McGinley, Deirdre Murphy, Ciara
McGuigan, Niamh Sweeney.
Management: Mick Bohan, Ken Robinson, Ryan O’Flaherty,
Willie O’Connor, Seaghan Kearney. FLO: Sorcha Farrelly.
Physio: Anita O’Brien
TG4 Senior All-Ireland Championship Final
Dublin won their fourth TG4 All-Ireland Senior
Championship in a row as a powerful second-half display
and Carla Rowe’s penalty got them past Cork in Croke
Park. Cork began the game at a blistering pace and had
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2019 LGFA VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARDS
Λ Young Volunteer of the Year Λ County/Provincial Officer of the Year
Eoin Delaney (Crettyard, Laois) Geraldine Heverin (Galway LGFA Secretary)
Λ School Coach of the Year Λ International Volunteer of the Year
Ciara Maeley (St. Catherine’s, Armagh) Ciara Lane (Calgary Chieftains, Canada)
Λ Club Coach of the Year Λ Volunteer Hall of Fame
George Leetch (St. Nathy’s, Sligo) Michael Ryan (Ballymacarbury, Waterford)
Λ Local Journalist of the Year Λ Overall Volunteer of the Year
Ger McCarthy (Cork Evening Echo) Maggie Skelton (Tyrone & Ulster)
Λ PRO of the Year
The Overall Volunteer of the Year Award is the Lulu Carroll
John McDermott, (Galway)
Award. The award is named after the late Lulu, a 2001 All-
Λ Club Committee Officer of the Year Ireland Senior medallist with Laois who sadly passed away
Shirley Doody, (Kerins O’Rahillys, Kerry) in 2007, following a battle with cancer.
#LIDLLEGENDS – LOCAL COMMUNITY HEROS
The Ladies Football Association and its official retail partner, Munster winner were sisters Lily and Megan Kelly. The girls,
Lidl Ireland announced the winners of the #LidlLegends members of Midleton U14 team made masks and donated
campaign in July, a Lidl initiative to celebrate the volunteer their proceeds to Pieta House and Marymount Hospice.
work of LGFA members throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ulster winner was Martin Goldrick from the Naomh Brid
The Leinster winner was ten-year-old Carla Dalton. Carla Pettigo LGFA Club, Donegal. Martin shaves his head to raise
plays with the Naas U11’s in Co. Kildare. Carla sold her toys money for ChefAid Ballyshannon, who provided hot meals
to buy treats for local frontline workers. to the elderly and isolated during the Covid-19 crisis.
Connacht winner was Olivia Flannery (Sligo). Olivia called All four winners received a set of Lidl sponsored jerseys and
on local neighbours and brought cooked dinners to the training equipment, a training session with an ambassador
elderly and cocooning residents in her area. for their club team, along with a €100 Lidl voucher for
themselves.
LIDL ONE GOOD CLUB – YOUNG MEMBERS MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
This programme was launched in January and the Λ Carla Rowe (Dublin)
programme was aimed to increase awareness and Λ Nicola Ward (Galway)
knowledge of mental health across the LGFA community.
Λ Caoimhe McGrath (Waterford)
The initiative offered clubs the opportunity to support
Λ Emer Gallagher (Donegal)
members and engage in activities that can promote their
health and wellbeing.
The five-step programme was developed using the ‘5’ a Day This programme was rolled out prior to what has been a
for your Mental Health’, an evident-informed framework, most difficult and extraordinary year but LGFA had supports
made up of simple actions aimed at boosting your mental and measures in place, unknown at time of launch, to help
health and wellbeing. The steps include ‘Connect’, ‘Be and support players in clubs throughout this pandemic.
active’, ‘Take Notice’, ‘Give’ and ‘Keep Learning’.
LGFA, LIDL and partners Jigsaw, the National centre
The programme was championed by four One Good Club for Youth Mental Health, encouraged youths, parents/
Ambassadors guardians and those who work with young people to
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utilise Jigsaw’s new online mental health services which Λ Most Innovative Initiative - €2,500
was revised based on the current Covid-19 crisis. Λ Most Community Involvement - €2,500
This project has two strands – One Good Club and also Λ Best overall Programme Engagement - €5,000
One Good School, which is an initiative to support mental
However, due to Covid-19 this section of the programme
health and wellbeing of young people by developing a
did not proceed and will be rolled out early 2021.
shared responsibility for mental health across the whole
school community.
funding awards were available for participating clubs who
undertook getting involved in the 10week programme.
CÚL CAMPS
As we emerged from total lockdown and a ‘return to play’ for care and safely for both children and coaches.
window for sporting activities appeared the GAA Cúl
During this period and into the month of August Counties
Camps got underway on the 20th July. The camps were
had an opportunity to play their County Championships.
organised at more central venues with smaller attendances
SPONSORSHIP
Snack Partner - Nutramino of nutrition for health and performance workshops for
LGFA representatives, led by DR. Crionna Tobin, Head of
The LGFA’s new Snack Partner is Nutramino, the active
Since and Education at Glanbia Performance Nutrition.
nutrition brand from Glanbia Performance Nutrition.
Glanbia intend making its Optimum Nutrition for Health
Currentaccount.ie – Credit Union
Performance online course available for free to LGFA
Coaches and Players with a specific interest in nutrition. LGFA secured sponsorship through Currentaccount.ie
LGFA participants will earn a certificate in nutrition on (Credit Union) for the All-Ireland Club Championship, All-
completion. Ireland 7’s and National Volunteer Awards. The exciting
new partnership will cover a three-year term 2021 – 2023.
Once the current restrictions are lifted Glanbia Performance
Nutrition will also be jointly hosting, with the LGFA, a series
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COVID-19
This was certainly a learning experience for all involved, as Section 3 – Information for Players and Team Personnel.
members of LGFA, our first assignment was to complete the
Λ Key Control Measures for players, coaches and
GAA/LGFA/Camogie Covid-19 Club Education eLearning
backroom personnel.
module. We adhered to the advice from Government and
Health experts and tried to anticipate and understand how Λ Education & Awareness.
the environment and settings would impact our progress Λ Pre-Attendance screening.
for the year. With many competitions already cancelled, we Λ Hygiene best practice.
received good news in June with an update on ‘Safe Return
Λ Dressing room regulations.
to Gaelic Games’ with contact sport given the green light
Λ Travel arrangements (Training & Games).
to resume in July.
Λ Events & Team Meetings.
Guidelines and information for all key stakeholders such
Λ Training groups – Phase dependent.
as Officers, Covid Supervisors, players, team personal
Λ Personal responsibility
and parent/guardians were included across an extensive
programme. It was a relief and significant achievement to be in the
position to organise games again. Counties resumed
This information was continuously developing and
with their club championship, we kicked off with our club
updating, so much so, there were times, it was endless
championship on the 20th September, unfortunately, we
to keep the information current and in the present.
did not get finals played but look forward to completing
Throughout there were sea-saw changes caused by the
them early in 2021. The TG4 All-Ireland series progressed
rise and fall of Covid-19 cases, Regional modifications and
with aplomb.
changes to the Government roadmap measures.
There is the likelihood in the earlier months of 2021 we
The measures taken were at all time to prioritise and
will be limited in what can be achieved in providing games
protect the health and welfare of all those involved in
and competitions. However, we are now equipped with
Gaelic Games and to minimise the risk of transmission
the knowledge and education to embrace precaution and
within the wider community.
safeguard players, coaches, officials and volunteers going
The information provided was paramount, a very detailed forward.
report while we all appreciated.
In what, described by many as a difficult and challenging
year, perhaps brought opportunity to allow valuable
time for reflection and moments for richer thoughts
Section 1 - Medical Information, Transmission of virus,
to measure and evaluate, and in particular our fixtures
Symptoms, rules to follow.
schedules and timeframes. The 2021 Fixtures Masterplan
will be an opportunist experiment to examine alternative
Section 2 – Preparing for safe return. frameworks and in 2022 elements from previous plans
and current 2020/21 plans can in incorporated into the
Λ Preparation of facilities foundation and structure going forward.
Λ Covid Supervisors
» Responsible for Health Questionaire.
» Temperature Checking.
» Sanitising of facilities.
» Attendance records/data management.
Λ Scheduling of activities.
Λ Education for members.
Λ Protocol for Participation.
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STREAMING
‘In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity’ Today, we acknowledge two stewards of Leinster LGFA,
Cathal Friel and Kathleen Mullins. Cathal has acted as
Streaming is relatively a new concept and certainly was
Secretary and Assistant Secretary for many years and this
not a regular feature for watching games prior to 2020.
year he has decided to leave aside his copybook and pen.
The arrival of Covid-19 pandemic, our return to play
Many say voluntary work for an organisation is a hobby,
with limited or non-supporters allowed in attendance,
but I think for Cathal it was a vocation.
streaming became our lifeline and salvation. Family and
His interest in Ladies Football and
supporters had the opportunity to watch games ‘live’. 12
indeed all sports is boundless
of the 16 Leinster Club Championship games were ‘live
and infectious. His memory
streamed’. Leinster LGFA made funding available to clubs
for remembering games and
to appoint reputable providers and contract the business
results is immense. His know-
in a professional manner. This was carried out throughout
how and comprehension
the club championship in a satisfactory manner which we
of compiling fixtures will be
will look favourably going forward.
attached to his name for a long
In 2020, we encountered many changes and here in Leinster, time for sure.
we will have changes in personnel for 2021. Dominic today
Kathleen Mullins, served on the Board as Treasurer and
hands over the reins to Trina Murray. Dominic has steered
Assistant Treasurer for a number of years. This year Kathleen
the ship and guided the Province over the past three years,
has decided to step away from her position
2020 being the most turbulent of all. I would like to thank
on the Board. We thank her for her
him for his dedication, commitment and enthusiasm in
time, dedication and attention
directing the Council during his term. I wish to thank him
to detail while overseeing
for his continuous support and approachable manner in
the finances throughout her
the way he directed proceedings and in requesting tasks
appointment. I wish to thank
to be accomplished and fulfilled.
Kathleen for her friendship,
Trina Murray, a long servant member of Ladies Football honesty, integrity and courtesy
steps into the hot seat and we look forward to her shown to me at all times. I will miss
approach, experience and methodology in advancing the her company and loyalty, especially
Council during her term in office. on cold and wet days at schools’ finals!
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I wish to welcome Stephen Maxwell into the team. Stephen To, Úachtarán LGFA, Marie Hickey, for her leadership over
replaced Suzi and came on board in June. 2020 was not the past six years. Staff in Croke Park, Michael Reynolds
exactly an ideal start for a new appointment but Stephen CEO, Leinster GAA and Staff at Leinster Council for your
has embraced the challenge and I am looking forward to continued support.
working with him in 2021.
Do bhaill LGFA a chaill grá le linn napaindéime seo,
To the many hard-working members on the board, Arthur, féadfaidh an chuid eile a bheith I síochain.
Geraldine, Finbarr, Pat, Joe and Aisling, Fixtures Committee,
CODO committee and Sub-Committees I wish to thank you Margaret Brennan
all for your commitment and devotion to Leinster LGFA. Leinster LGFA Administrator
To our referees, Umpires, and Linespeople, games would
not be possible, so thank you for interest and support
during the past year.
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GROUP A
Leinster LGFA
ROUND 1
Date Team 1 Score Team 2 Score Venue Time Referee
29th Feb Wexford 0 - 00 Dublin 2 - 18 St. Patrick's Park, Enniscorthy 2pm Pamela Hayden
7th Mar Westmeath 1 - 08 Meath 5 - 08 Caulry GAA Grounds 2pm Michael Tarpy
ROUND 2
14th Mar Wexford Meath Blackwater GAA Grounds 2pm
14th Mar Westmeath Dublin Miltown GAA Grounds 2pm Ciaran Groome
ROUND 3
11th Apr Meath Dublin 2pm
11th Apr Wexford Westmeath 2pm
GROUP B
ROUND 1
Date Team 1 Score Team 2 Score Venue Time Referee
7th Mar Longford 5 - 15 Kilkenny 1 - 03 Caulry GAA 2pm Ciaran Groome
7th Mar Kildare 3 - 09 Laois 1 - 04 Hawkfield COE 2pm Finbarr Shanahan
ROUND 2
14th Mar Kilkenny Kildare 2pm Paul O'Malley
14th Mar Laois Longford 2pm John Bermingham
ROUND 3
11th Apr Kildare Longford 2pm
11th Apr Klkenny Laois 2pm
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ROUND 1
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Date Team 1 Score Team 2 Score Venue Time Referee
Leinster LGFA
n/a Wicklow (w/d) Offaly 2pm
7th March Carlow 3 - 04 Louth 1 - 08 O'Hanrahans GAA Pitch 2pm Paul O'Malley
ROUND 2
14th Mar Carlow Wicklow (w/d)
14th Mar Offaly Louth tbc 2pm Paul McCaughey
ROUND 3
11th Apr Carlow Offaly 2pm
11th Apr Louth Wicklow (w/d) 2pm
LEINSTER MINOR CHAMPIONSHIP 2020
GROUP A
ROUND 1
Date Team 1 Score Team 2 Score Venue Time Referee
23rd Feb Kildare 1 - 18 Laois 0 - 05 Manguard Plus Hawkfield COE 2.00pm Kelly Cunningham
14th Feb Meath 2 - 10 Dublin 2 - 11 Dunganny GAA Grounds 7.30pm Paul Burke
ROUND 2
15th Mar Laois Meath 2pm Barry Redmond
15th Mar Dublin Kildare Parnell Park 2pm Cathy Forde
ROUND 3
5th April Kildare Meath 2pm
5th April Dublin Laois 2pm
CONVENTION 2021GROUP B
ROUND 1
Date Team 1 Score Team 2 Score Venue Time Referee
Leinster LGFA
19th Feb Longford 9 - 08 Wexford 4 - 11 Heywood C.S. (3G) 8.30pm Kevin Phelan
15th Feb Wicklow 0 - 05 Offaly 7 - 11 Bray Emmets (3G) Pitch 2pm John Doherty
ROUND 2
15th Mar Wicklow Longford 2pm Shauna Mackey
15th Mar Offaly Wexford 2pm Kevin Phelan
ROUND 3
5th April Wexford Wicklow 2pm
5th April Longford Offaly 2pm
GROUP C
ROUND 1
Date Team 1 Score Team 2 Score Venue Time Referee
16th Feb Westmeath 12 - 13 Carlow 1 - 09 St. Lomans (3G) 2pm Ciaran Groome
15th Feb Louth 12 - 19 Kilkenny 0 - 04 Fr. McEvoy Park, Cooley 2pm Lorraine O'Sullivan
ROUND 2
15th Mar Carlow Kilkenny Éire Óg GAA Grounds 2pm
15th Mar Westmeath Louth Coralstown/Kinnegad GAA 2pm Kelley Cunningham
ROUND 3
5th April Kilkenny Westmeath 2pm
5th April Louth Carlow 2pm
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FINAL
Leinster LGFA
Date Team 1 Score Team 2 Score Venue Time Referee 4th Official
27th June Carlow Wicklow
TG4 LEINSTER INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP 2020
QUARTER FINALS
Date Team 1 Score Team 2 Score Venue Time Referee 4th Official
7th June A Wexford Kildare
7th June B Laois Offaly
7th June C Meath Westmeath
7th June D Louth Longford
SEMI FINALS
Date Team 1 Score Team 2 Score Venue Time Referee 4th Official
14th June 1 A B
14th June 2 C D
FINAL
Date Team 1 Score Team 2 Score Venue Time Referee 4th Official
27th June
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PRELIMINARY RD
Leinster LGFA
Date Team 1 Score Team 2 Score Venue Time Referee
n/a A Westmeath (w/d 2020) Offaly
20th Sept B Kilmore (Wexford) 5 - 14 Bray Emmets (Wicklow) 0 - 09 Kilmore GAA Grounds 2:00 Jonathan Murphy (Carlow)
20th Sept C Fenagh (Carlow) 0 - 06 Clann na nGael (Meath) 5 - 18 Fenagh GAA Grounds 2:00 Barry Redmond (Wexford)
n/a D Kildare (w/d 2020) Longford
QUARTER FINALS
Date Team 1 Score Team 2 Score Venue Time Referee
26th Sept 1 Graiguecullen (Laois) 2 - 10 Kilmore (Wexford) 2 - 13 Laois venue 2:00 Des McEnery (Westmeath)
29th Sept 2 Ballinteer St. Johns (Dublin) 4 - 07 Clann na nGael (Meath) 2 - 11 Balinteer (All Weather Pitch) 8:00 Kevin Phelan (Laois)
Ballinamere/Durrow
26th Sept 3 1 - 08 Ballymore (Longford) 9 - 15 Ballinamere GAA R34 D7P1 2:00 Kevin Phelan (Laois)
(Offaly)
26th Sept 4 Clan na Gael (Louth) 3 - 11 Kilkenny City (Kilkenny) 3 - 09 Pairc Clan na Gael, Dundalk 1:00 Finbarr Shanahan (Dublin)
SEMI FINALS
Date Team 1 Score Team 2 Score Venue Time Referee
3rd Oct A Kilmore (Wexford) 5 - 13 Clan na Gael (Louth) 2 - 07 Kilmore GAA Grounds 2:00 Kevin Phelan (Laois)
3rd Oct B Ballymore (Longford) 3 - 20 Ballinteer St. Johns (Dublin) 1 - 15 Ballymore GAA Grounds 2:00 Kelley Cunningham
FINAL
Date Team 1 Score Team 2 Score Venue Time Referee
16th Jan Kilmore (Wexford) Ballymore (Longford) Geraldine Park, Athy 12.30pm Kelley Cunningham (Offaly)
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PRELIMINARY RD
Leinster LGFA
Date Team 1 Score Team 2 Score Venue Time Referee
n/a A Kildare (w/d 2020) Meath
John Bermingham
20th Sept B Cuala (Dublin) 1 - 13 Longford Slashers (Longford) 4 - 08 Bray Emmetts GAA Grounds 2:00
(Wicklow)
20th Sept C Old Leighlin (Carlow) 2 - 12 Shelmalier (Wexford) 1 - 09 McGrath Park, Bagenalstown 2:00 Kevin Phelan (Laois)
QUARTER FINALS
Date Team 1 Score Team 2 Score Venue Time Referee
n/a 1 Westmeath (w/d 2020) Offaly
26th Sept 2 Old Leighlin (Carlow) 4 - 11 Shanahoe (Laois) 0 - 05 McGrath Park, Bagenalstown 1:00 Ciaran Groome (Offaly)
Dunshaughlin Royal Gaels
26th Sept 3 Geraldines (Louth) 0 - 09 3 - 09 Geraldines GAA Grounds 2:00 Kelley Cunnninghan (Offaly)
(MH)
26th Sept 4 Tinahely (Wicklow) 3 - 15 Longford Slashers (Longford) 1 - 14 Tinahely GAA Grounds 2:00 Barry Redmond (Wexford)
SEMI FINALS
Date Team 1 Score Team 2 Score Venue Time Referee
3rd Oct A Tinahely (Wicklow) 7 - 15 St. Rynaghs (Offaly) 0 - 01 Tinahely GAA Grounds 2:00 Jonathan Murphy (Carlow)
Dunshaughlin Royal Gaels
3rd Oct B 1 - 07 Old Leighlin (Carlow) 4 - 07 Dunshaughlin GAA Grounds 2:00 Ciaran Groome (Offally)
(MH)
FINAL
Date Team 1 Score Team 2 Score Venue Time Referee
16th Jan Tinahely (Wicklow) Old Leighlin (Carlow) Geraldine Park, Athy 4pm Barry Redmond (Wexford)
CONVENTION 2021LEINSTER SENIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP 2020
QUARTER FINALS
Leinster LGFA
Date Team 1 Score Team 2 Score Venue Time Referee
n/a A Meath Westmeath (w/d 2020)
n/a B Offaly Kildare (w/d 2020)
SEMI FINALS
Date Team 1 Score Team 2 Score Venue Time Referee
4th Oct 1 Dunboyne (Meath) n/a Foxrock Cabinteely (Dublin) n/a Dunboyne GAA Grounds 2:00
John Bermingham
4th Oct 2 Portlaoise (Laois) 3 - 05 Naomh Ciaran (Offaly) 2 - 05 Portlaoise GAA - Rathleague 2:00
(Wicklow)
FINAL
Date Team 1 Score Team 2 Score Venue Time Referee
Foxrock Cabinteely
17th Jan Portlaoise (Laois) Baltinglass GAA Grounds 2pm Des McEnery (Westmeath)
(Dublin)
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Referee U14 U16 Minor Junior I/mediate Senior Jun Club Intermediate Snr Club Total
Leinster LGFA
Barry Redmond 2
Cathy Forde 0
Ciaran Groome 4
Des McEnery 1
Finbarr Shanahan 2
Gary Carthy 0
Jason Corcoran 0
John Bermingham 2
John Doherty 1
Jonathan Murphy 2
Kelley Cunningham 3
Kevin Phelan 5
Leah Mullins 0
Lorraine O'Sullivan 1
Michael Tarpy 1
Niall McCormack 0
Pamela Hayden 1
Paul Burke 1
Paul O'Malley 1
Paul McCaughey 0
Total No of Games 0 5 6 0 0 0 8 7 1 27
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