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Leitrim's legendary 1994 All-Ireland semi-finalists pose for a rare Croke Park team photo

Leitrim's final trumps calving and choirs this weekend

Leitrim chairperson Enda Stenson explains to Damian Lawlor what Saturday's Allianz Football League Division 4 final means to the county.

Football • 29 Mar 24

Manager Andy Moran deserves credit according to Emlyn Mulligan

Mulligan: Proud day won't hold fear factor for Leitrim

Former Leitrim forward Emlyn Mulligan believes the county's senior footballers will have to be wary of Laois' strengths in Saturday's Allianz Football League Division 4 final but does not see a reason for any fear factor to set in.

Football • 28 Mar 24

Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada will now host the meeting of the provincial neighbours

Home advantage back with Leitrim for Connacht opener

Avant Money Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada will host Leitrim's Connacht SFC quarter-final against Sligo on 7 April.

Football • 26 Mar 24

Andy Moran has guided Leitrim back to Division 3

Moran hails emotional day for football-mad Leitrim

After sealing their promotion to Division 3 of the Allianz Football League, Leitrim manager Andy Moran paid tribute to his players and the county's supporters on what, in his own words, was an emotional day in the aftermath of the win over Tipperary.

Football • 25 Mar 24

Ryan O'Rourke was in inspired form for Leitrim

Leitrim secure promotion to Division 3

Leitrim, led by Ryan O'Rourke, gained promotion to Division 3 when they upped their second half performance to grab a decisive win over a battling Tipperary side at Carrick-on-Shannon.

Football • 26 Mar 24

McNulty hits winner as Leitrim spoil promotion party

Laois' charge towards Division 3 hit a speed bump as they were beaten by Leitrim for the second year running.

Football • 18 Mar 24

Cathal McCabe notched the game's only goal as Longford overcame neighbours Leitrim

Longford boost promotion chances with win over Leitrim

The race for promotion in Division 4 is heating up after Longford defeated their neighbours Leitrim at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park.

Football • 03 Mar 24

Leitrim falter as Carlow open up Division 4 with win

A superb goal from Colm Hulton deep into injury-time blew the National Football League Division 4 wide open as Carlow struck late to win this fourth-round game in Netwatch Cullen Park on Sunday.

Football • 25 Feb 24

Leitrim's Fox named LGFA Player of the Month

Leitrim forward Leah Fox has been honoured with The Croke Park/LGFA Player of the Month award for January 2024.

GAA • 08 Feb 24

Andy Moran's charges made it two wins from two in Division 4

Unbeaten Leitrim defeat London in low-scoring affair

After a tough battle in Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim saw off the challenge of a dogged London outfit and emerged with a hard-fought five-point win.

Football • 04 Feb 24

Evan Sweeney scored a second-half goal at Fraher Field

Leitrim run out comfortable winners over Waterford

Leitrim proved far too strong for Waterford at Fraher Field as Andy Moran's side made a convincing start to their Allianz Division 4 campaign.

Football • 28 Jan 24

Cillian Ó Curraoin breaks away from Donal Casey

GAA round-up: Galway pip Leitrim, Longford into final

Galway and Longford advanced to deciders in Connacht and Leinster respectively

Football • 12 Jan 24

Leitrim hurling boss says county feels 'expendable'

Leitrim hurling manager Olcan Conway has warned the game will disappear from the county forever unless it receives greater help and financial support.

GAA • 22 Nov 23

Ronan Kennedy of Mohill celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Leitrim SFC final

Mohill defeat St Mary's Kiltoghert to win Leitrim SFC

Mohill got revenge for last year's Leitrim county final defeat, as Ronan Kennedy and Keith Beirne hit a late point apiece to defeat holders St Mary's an exciting and hard-fought 2023 decider in Carrick-on-Shannon.

Football • 08 Oct 23

Ben Brosnan's goal helped give Wexford late breathing room

Wexford book knockout spot as Leitrim pay the penalty

Wexford advanced to the Tailteann Cup knockout stages with a 1-16 to 1-12 victory at Parnell Park which ended Leitrim's season.

Football • 04 Jun 23

Ryan Lyons was to the fore for Fermanagh

Clinical Fermanagh account for neighbours Leitrim

An impressive and much more clinical Fermanagh side outplayed Leitrim for most of the exchanges in Carrick-on-Shannon and came away with a well-deserved victory.

Football • 20 May 23

Ruairi McCann got a goal today for Antrim

Second half goals power Antrim to victory over Leitrim

Antrim got their Tailteann Cup campaign off to the best possible start on Sunday as they hit three second half goals to power past Leitrim at Corrigan Park.

Football • 14 May 23

Leitrim GAA hit out at online criticism of players

Leitrim GAA have hit out at unspecified criticism of their players on social media in the wake of the defeat to New York in the Connacht Football Championship.

Football • 12 Apr 23

New York's Gavin O'Brien tries to break clear of Leitrim's Shane Quinn

Connacht SFC recap: New York win penalty shootout

New York create history by defeating Leitrim 2-0 in a penalty shootout at Gaelic Park after the sides finished level 0-15 apiece after extra-time.

Football • 09 Apr 23

Jack Reilly of New York leaps with joy after New York's shootout success

New York make history with shootout win over Leitrim

New York won their first ever match in the Connacht SFC at the 23rd attempt when they were victorious in a dramatic penalty shootout at Gaelic Park in the Bronx in the most amazing circumstances.

Football • 14 Apr 23

Leitrim survived extra-time five years ago in Gaelic Park

Moran's Leitrim braced for 'right tough game' in Bronx

Leitrim manager Andy Moran says his players are braced for a battle as they face New York in their Connacht opener in Gaelic Park on Saturday evening.

Football • 07 Apr 23

Seán Birmingham, who impressed for Galway, gets past Leitrim's Brian Donohue

Galway too strong for Leitrim in Connacht U20 semi

Galway held off a good Leitrim rally in the second-half to advance to the Connacht U-20 final with a hard-earned win at Tuam Stadium.

Football • 04 Apr 23

Cavan players celebrate with the Division 3B trophy

Delaney the hero as Cavan edge Leitrim for 3B crown

Cavan hurlers are National League Division 3B champions after they edged Leitrim in a thrilling contest by the minimum margin.

Hurling • 01 Apr 23

Emlyn Mulligan played over 100 times for Leitrim

Mulligan calls time on Leitrim career

Emlyn Mulligan has announced his retirement from playing with the Leitrim senior footballers after 17 years.

Football • 29 Mar 23

Luke Towey of Sligo (R) takes on Leitrim's Domhnaill Flynn

Sligo promoted after huge battle with Leitrim

Sligo withstood a ferocious comeback from Leitrim to secured a one-point win, 1-15 to 2-11, and earn promotion to Division 3 of the Allianz Football League in a thriller at Avant Money Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada in Carrick-on-Shannon.

Football • 26 Mar 23