Special feature on the late great Packie McGarty in this week s Leitrim Observer
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Following the death of the legendary Leitrim footballer Packie McGarty (RIP) last week we have been inundated with photographs, stories and recollections from friends, team mates and supporters.
Packie was laid to rest last Thursday following his Funeral Mass in Terenure. At that Mass his son Eamonn spoke lovingly about his father and gave an insight into the man himself - a wonderful husband, father and grandfather, as well as a sporting icon.
We will be publishing a number of photographs from Packie s career including the Leitrim team from 1952 that contested the All Ireland Final that year.
Sharon Brady - keeping the Leitrim flag flying in New York
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International Women s Day takes place this week on March 8 and is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Significant activity is witnessed worldwide as groups come together to celebrate women s achievements or rally for women s equality. Marked annually, International Women s Day (IWD) is one of the most important days of the year when we celebrate women s achievements; raise awareness about women s equality; lobby for accelerated gender parity and fundraise for female-focused charities. This week the Leitrim Observer is acknowledging Leitrim women who have made an impact on life in our county whether that be through volunteer work, promoting the county, through music and inspiring us during Covid. It is a way of thanking and acknowledging them for all they do to enhance life for the better for their county men and women. Here they outline their early l
Stenson backs playing of Allianz Leagues but warns that costs must be kept to a minimum
Leitrim GAA County Board Chairman stresses financial issues should not impact playing of National Leagues
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Enda Stenson pictured with Declan Bohan at Leitrim hurlers Nicky Rackard Cup clash with Mayo last November in Elvery s Mac Hale Park Picture: Willie Donnellan );
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Financial constraints should not deter counties from playing this year’s Allianz National Leagues accounted to Leitrim GAA County Board Chairman Enda Stenson who has also called for a “reappraisal of the whole system” around the costs of inter-county teams.
Leitrim s exiles in New York really getting behind 50 Miles in January Challenge
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The roads and paths of Leitrim are filled these days with runners and walkers out taking part in Leitrim GAA’s 50 Miles in January Challenge but the craze has spread all the way across the Atlantic to New York where Leitrim Exiles have answered the call.
With the connection between the exiles and their native land stronger than ever, particularly with the County Senior team being sponsored by Seamus Clarke of JP Clarke’s Saloon Bar in the Big Apple, the 50 Miles in January Challenge has really caught on big.
Croke Park may delay start of Allianz leagues by at least a month
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Croke Park is expected to give an update of the proposed start-up of the Alliance Football and Hurling Leagues at the end of next week.
Due to Covid-19 it is expected that the proposed start-up of the leagues, February 29 will be pushed forward, by at least one month, it will all depend on the covid numbers and what government restrictions are in place.
It is anticipated that providing the Leagues get the go-ahead that the championships will follow with the club season commencing in late August or early September.