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Zak Moradi scored a point for Leitrim in the Lory Meagher Cup final win over Lancashire

Moradi pays tribute to GAA 'family' after final glory

The journey to Croke Park for Leitrim is a long one in both the literal and metaphorical sense, but it pales into insignificance for that of their Iraqi-born hurler Zak Moradi.

GAA • 24 Jun 19

Goalkeeper Declan Molloy celebrates Leitrim's Lory Meagher Cup win with his team-mates

Extra-time glory for Leitrim in Lory Meagher decider

Leitrim dug deep at Croke Park to record a magnificent extra-time success at the expense of Lancashire in the Lory Meagher Cup decider.

GAA • 22 Jun 19

Jamie Malone kicks a point for a dominant Clare

Commanding Clare put an end to Leitrim's memorable 2019

Clare cruised into the next round of the All-Ireland qualifiers this evening with a comprehensive 3-17 to 0-17 victory over Leitrim in Avantcard Pairc Sean MacDiarmada.

GAA • 22 Jun 19

Down's Caolan Taggart (L) and Sean Geraghty of Meath with the Christy Ring Cup

All you need to know: Ring, Rackard, Meagher Cup finals

Down take on Meath, Lancashire face Leitrim and Armagh are up against Sligo in three hurling finals at Croke Park this weekend.

GAA • 21 Jun 19

Terry Hyland's side's a positive 2019 continue with a win over Wicklow in Carrick-on-Shannon

'Realist' Hyland happy Leitrim get games to improve

Leitrim manager Terry Hyland said playing as much summertime football as possible was the best way for the county to improve following their two-point win over Wicklow in Carrick-on-Shannon this afternoon.

GAA • 08 Jun 19

Ryan O'Rourke scored seven points for Leitrim

Leitrim's happy 2019 continues despite Jackson seven

Leitrim advanced to the next round of the All-Ireland qualifiers after a hard fought but deserved 0-15 to 0-13 win over Wicklow - whose goalkeeper Mark Jackson provided more than half their scores.

GAA • 08 Jun 19

Leitrim's Raymond Mulvey reacts to a missed chance

'At least we know where we are' - Leitrim boss Hyland

Leitrim manager Terry Hyland admitted the defeat to Roscommon reminded the county of where they are as they head to the All-Ireland Football Championship qualifiers next month.

GAA • 13 May 19

Roscommon ran out comfortable winners against Leitrim

Football needs 'at least' three tiers - Brolly

Joe Brolly believes that the GAA should follow the example of the LGFA in introducing a tiered system for the inter-county football championship.

Football • 13 May 19

Cunningham's Rossies have Mayo the next day

Division 1 experience stood to Rossies - Cunningham

Roscommon manager Anthony Cunningham says his team's stint in Division 1 of the Allianz League stood to them as they comfortably saw off Leitrim yesterday in the Connacht Championship.

GAA • 13 May 19

Derry captain Chrissy McKaigue lifts the trophy

Derry see off dogged Leitrim to take Division 4 crown

A Shane McGuigan exhibition in front of goal gave Derry a four-point win against a dogged Leitrim side in Croke Park this afternoon on a scoreline of 0-20 to 0-16.

GAA • 30 Mar 19

Leitrim's Mark Plunkett with Padraig Cassidy of Derry

Recap: Derry see off Leitrim to win Division 4 title

Derry were too good for Leitrim at Croke Park . Read back on how the action unfolded.

GAA • 30 Mar 19

All you need to know: Allianz Football League finals

We cast an eye over the the three deciders as Kerry and Mayo meet in a league final for the first time since 1972.

GAA • 29 Mar 19

Cunningham has overseen Roscommon's relegation from Division 1 in his first season

Cunningham: Soft scores cost Rossies dear

Roscommon manager Anthony Cunningham bemoaned the "easy scores" his side coughed up throughout the league campaign that ultimately saw them relegated to Division 2 of the Allianz Football League.

GAA • 24 Mar 19

Leitrim suffered their first defeat of the Division 4 campaign

Division 4 wrap: Derry end Leitrim's unbeaten run

Derry ended Leitrim's winning run in the Allianz League Division 4 campaign following a seven-point victory at home on Saturday.

Football • 16 Mar 19

Terry Hyland felt the occasion got to his side early on but they came good in the end

Hyland: Promotion huge for the people of Leitrim

Leitrim manager Terry Hyland said that the county's promotion to Division 3 of the National Football League means "an awful lot" to the people of the county.

GAA • 03 Mar 19

Leitrim players savour their promotion (Pic: @LeitrimGAA)

Leitrim promoted thanks to five-point win over London

Leitrim secured promotion from Division 4 of the Allianz National Football League when they registered a five-point win over London in Carrick-on-Shannon.

GAA • 03 Mar 19

Séamus O'Rourke played for Leitrim at minor, U21 and senior level

Much to observe in Leitrim's rise for Séamus O'Rourke

Playwright and actor Séamus O'Rourke on how theatre filled the void after his football career with Leitrim career ended and why things are stirring again for the county side.

GAA • 02 Mar 19

Leitrim ladies footballers endured a difficult 2018

Leitrim ladies back from the brink & ready to rise

Leitrim pulled out of the championship last summer because they couldn't field a team. Now, they're on a mission to bring some pride and success back to ladies football in the county.

GAA • 02 Feb 19

Ryan O'Rourke was the main man for Leitrim

Div 4 round-up: Wins for Leitrim, Derry and Limerick

Leitrim, Derry and Limerick all got their Division 4 campaigns off to winning starts in the Allianz Football League.

GAA • 29 Jan 19

Mayo got the better of Leitrim after a penalty shoot-out

GAA open to shoot-outs in Championship games

Following Mayo's historic penalty win over Leitrim, the GAA is open to the possibility of penalties deciding Championship games in the future.

GAA • 07 Jan 19

James Horan was handed a four-year term last October

Horan 'fine-tuning' Mayo for title bid, says Doherty

James Horan won't be reinventing the wheel in his second spell with Mayo, according to Jason Doherty.

GAA • 07 Jan 19

Evan Regan scores from the spot as Mayo beat Leitrim 4-1 in a penalty shoout-out

Historic penalty shoot-out helps Mayo see off Leitrim

Mayo booked a FBD semi-final date with Galway next weekend following a historic 4-1 penalty shoot-out victory over Leitrim after the sides finished level after 70 minutes.

GAA • 06 Jan 19