Club Notes 9th August 2004
Last Sunday week the Seniors travelled to Carrick and were narrowly defeated by Gortletterragh. This was a very close game throughout and the result was in doubt right up to the last minute. The Gaels played some good football and at times seemed to be on top, but as has been the case many times before they could not take their scores.
The final score was Gortletterragh 0-10 Melvin Gaels 0-8
The Melvin Gaels team and scorers was: Gareth Phelan, Padraig Mc Gloin, James Phelan, Matt Connolly, Paul Mc Gurran, Fabian Mc Morrow ( 0-1), Joe Tiffoney, Michael Tiffoney, Martin Mc Carron(0-1), Tom Lipsett, Damien Sheridan(0-1),Paul Mc Gowan, Colin Regan, Brendan Brennan(0-1), David Mc Sharry(0-4). Subs: Shane Mc Carron for Michael Tiffoney 43mins, Colm Mc Gowan for Tom Lipsett 55mins, Joseph Mc Gowan not used.
The Senior Championship continues next Sunday 15th August when the Gaels take on Aughavas in Pairc Sean, Carrick on Shannon at 6pm.
Good Luck to all concerned.
Robbie Kelly died last week and made his last trip home to his native Kinlough.
Robbie was a native of Doobally, Kinlough and was a member of the very successful Melvin Gaels team of the 50’s and 60’s. Corner forward was his usual position and his brother Jimmy played in the right corner of the defence.
Robbie was educated in St Patrick’s College, Cavan and then took up employment with Dept of Post and Telegraphs in Dublin and later worked with the Dept. of Education.
Robbie remained faithful to his old club and with the other members of the club working in Dublin made the journey home for every game. The success that the Club enjoyed those years meant that the boys had to make the trip almost every fortnight.
Robbie was slightly built but never shirked a tackle or a challenge and was ready to help a team mate and to make his presence felt on the edge of the square.
The huge crowds that attended his funeral in Dublin and Kinlough were an indication of Robbie’s popularity. He was softly spoken and always good humoured.
The Melvin Gaels GAA Club extends sincere sympathy to his wife May and the other members of the Kelly family.
Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.
(Thanks to Club President Aidan McGowan for this submission)
Bord na Nog would like to thank Donagh Keon and Donegal Creameries who sponsored footballs for the Club.
The winning numbers in the Melvin Gaels Lotto Draw held on Sunday night in Gilbride’s Rossinver were 7, 16, 19 and 24.
There was no Jackpot winner.
Other winners were - €40 Conor Keane, Fourmiletown, Co Roscommon €20 each, Mary White, Sandyford, Dublin, Aine Gilmartin, Manorhamilton and Gerry Mc Gurrin, Tullaghan.
The next draw is on Sunday night in the Village Inn, Kinlough
The Jackpot is €2000
As this is the 50th Anniversary of the Melvin Gaels Club it is hoped to gather as much information as possible concerning their 50 years in existence.
Anyone who has been associated with the club and has any items of interest e.g. paper cuttings, photographs etc.. is asked to get in contact with the secretary Joe McCarron at 071 9841390 or 087 9520036 or any present club member
Why not visit the club website at http://www.melvingaels.com.
Under 12 training continues every Saturday at 12 noon.
For any information contact Peter Sheridan at 087 7746935.
Under 10 Training continues each Saturday morning at 10.30am.
New member are always welcome at the training sessions. For more information Contact Patsy Mc Govern at 086 3768700.
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Entry to Lotto and membership for €50 can be paid if anyone wishes.
Forms for this can be got from any club member.
There will be a Club meeting on Wednesday night at 9pm.
As many club members as possible are asked to attend this meeting as arrangements are now being made for the 50th Anniversary celebrations and more people would be needed to help out.