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Galway captain Paul Conroy will be looking to lead the Tribesmen to a first Connacht title since 2008

Conroy: It's time Tribesmen ended Mayo's dominance

Galway captain Paul Conroy believes the Tribesmen’s time has come to knock Mayo off the summit in Connacht, but first they must overcome Leitrim's challenge in Carrick-on-Shannon on Sunday.

GAA • 14 May 15

GAA Digest: Colm McFadden on Donegal bench

Former All Star Colm McFadden is on the bench for Donegal's Ulster Championship clash against Donegal on Sunday as his namesake Hugh McFadden makes his debut in the full-forward line.

GAA • 16 May 15

Fermanagh were made to work for their win

Lory Meagher round-up: Fermanagh, Leitrim win away

There were a brace of away wins at Páirc na hÉireann, Birmingham this afternoon as Fermanagh and Leitrim were victorious on their travels in the Lory Meagher Cup.

GAA • 09 May 15

Who will get their hands on the Nestor Cup?

Connacht football: Mayo face genuine challenges

James McMahon runs the rule over this year's Connacht Football Championship, where Mayo are aiming for five titles on the trot.

Football • 06 May 15

Mark Nally scored Roscommon's second goal

FBD round-up: Roscommon set up Galway final

Roscommon will meet Galway in the final of the Connacht FBD League after overcoming Mayo at MacHale Park by five points, 2-12 to 1-10.

Football • 18 Jan 15

NUIG's Kevin McDonald and Neil Douglas of Mayo

FBD league: Holders Leitrim off the mark

Reigning champions Leitrim were among the winners in the first round of FBD League action as they beat GMIT by 3-17 to 1-07. There were also wins for Galway, Mayo and Roscommon.

Football • 04 Jan 15

Ban was mooted on overnight stays to save money

Leitrim discuss future of team overnight stays

The Leitrim County Board has announced that it will facilitate overnight stays for the county's footballers and hurlers where it is deemed necessary and is in the best interests of the teams.

Football • 23 Dec 14

Emlyn Mulligan feels now is the right time to recharge his batteries and take a break from the game in Ireland

Leitrim blow as Mulligan takes a year out

Ahead of the 2015 campaign, Leitrim football has been dealt a blow with the news that team captain and talisman Emlyn Mulligan is taking a year off to go travelling.

Football • 18 Nov 14

Shane Ward will take over as Leitrim boss

Ward handed Leitrim football reins

Shane Ward has been appointed as the new Leitrim senior football manager.

Football • 16 Sep 14

Leitrim GAA will now begin their search for Sean Hagan's successor

Hagan steps down as Leitrim manager

Leitrim football manager Sean Hagan has stepped down after just one season in charge of the Connacht side.

Football • 02 Aug 14

Niall Madine celebrates his first half goal

Down through with easy win over Leitrim

Down advanced to the next round of All-Ireland SFC qualifiers following a facile victory at Pairc Esler in Newry when they ran out decisive winners by 4-18 to 0-09.

Football • 29 Jun 14

John Evans' side now face Mayo at Hyde Park on 8 June

Evans: Mixed emotions after Rossies victory

Roscommon manager John Evans left with much to ponder after win over Leitrim in Connacht quarter-final.

Football • 18 May 14

Niall Daly celebrates scoring a point for Roscommon

Rossies prove too good for Leitrim

Roscommon encountered few difficulties in seeing off the challenge of neighbours Leitrim 1-18 to 0-13 in the Connacht SFC quarter-final encounter at Hyde Park.

Football • 18 May 14

Emlyn Mulligan's Leitrim won four games in Division 4 of the league but it wasn't enough for promotion

Mulligan: We've no fear of Rossies

Leitrim captain Emlyn Mulligan says his side won’t show any fear when they take on Roscommon in the Connacht SFC quarter-final.

Football • 18 May 14

The Roscommon team celebrate after winning the title

Roscommon cruise to Under-21 crown

Roscommon regained the Connacht Under-21 football title in emphatic fashion as they routed Leitrim by 0-19 to 1-03 at Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada in Carrick-on-Shannon.

Football • 06 Apr 14

Leitrim's Niall Brady was named Man of the Match (Picture from the Leitrim GAA Twitter page)

Leitrim boss salutes his 'committed' troops

Leitrim U-21 football manager Shane Ward reflects on the win over the reigning All-Ireland champions Galway in the Connacht semi-final

Football • 24 Mar 14

Emlyn Mulligan: 'We all know ourselves that victory in the FBD will mean nothing if we can’t get off to a positive start on Sunday'

Promotion sole goal for FBD champs Leitrim

Leitrim captain Emlyn Mulligan has learned not to get carried away with their Connacht League success after a disappointing 2013.

Football • 28 Jan 14

Paudie O'Sullivan's return to action will have to wait

Cork's Paudie O'Sullivan to miss hurling league

Cork hurler Paudie O'Sullivan has been ruled out the National League, although he's hopeful of returning to fitness in time for the Rebels' opening Munster championship game against Waterford on 25 May.

Hurling • 10 Jan 14

Leitrim's Emlyn Mulligan with the 2013 FBD LEague trophy

Leitrim couldn't afford New York FBD final trip

Connacht Council have scrapped the FBD League ‘away’ final in New York after it emerged that last month’s fixture was cancelled as Leitrim couldn’t afford to travel to the Big Apple.

GAA • 14 Nov 13

Sean Hagan replaces joint managers Brian Breen and George Dugdale

Hagan confirmed as new Leitrim manager

Sean Hagan has been confirmed as the new manager of the Leitrim senior football team.

Football • 14 Sep 13

Eugene McVerry bagged three goals for Armagh

Rampant Armagh demolish Leitrim

Armagh recorded an incredible 8-13 to 0-10 win over Leitrim in Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada, pulverising the hosts who were unable to compete in any area of the game.

Football • 14 Jul 13

London only scored once in the second half - but held on for a Connacht final date with Mayo

London hold on to claim Connacht final spot

London withstood a strong second half comeback from Leitrim to reach their first ever Connacht final appearance with a 2-11 to 1-13 victory at Dr Hyde Park.

Football • 30 Jun 13

Leitrim and London are both set for their third Championship outing this summer

Leitrim to make most of second chance

It’s another trip across the Irish Sea for Paul Coggins’ Exiles as they square up to Leitrim again after the sides played out a draw in their provincial last-four decider.

Football • 30 Jun 13

James Glancy gets away from David McGreevy

Leitrim and London must do it again

Leitrim and London will have to meet again for a spot in the Connacht SFC final after a pulsating 2-07 to 0-13 draw in Carrick-on-Shannon.

Football • 23 Jun 13

London players celebrate after their historic win over Sligo

London seek positive start against Leitrim

London footballers stand 70 minutes away from a first Connacht final appearance when they travel to Carrick-on-Shannon on Sunday.

Football • 23 Jun 13