Club Notes 4th December 2003
Under 21 Champions
Sunday was a very historic day for the Melvin Gaels Club. The under 21
team won the B Championship Final. This was the first time the club have
won an Under 21 Title in its forty nine year history.
This young team did it in style. This was as good a second half display as
I have seen from any Melvin Gaels team over a long number of years.
They defeated a very good Drumkeerin team in Carrick on Sunday afternoon and no
doubt this will boost the confidence of the club in the coming years.
I know the term is regularly used to describe games of all codes but I don’t
think I have ever seen a game of two halves divided as equally as this one.
Drumkeerin won the first half hands down. They were the better team all
over the field and deserved their lead of four points. Half time score was
Melvin Gaels 1-0
Drumkeerin 1-4. Melvin Gaels had a few chances but failed to convert them.
Thomas Lipsett’s goal after 7 minutes being their only score.
The second half was a complete turn around with Melvin Gaels scoring 8 times and
Drumkeerin scoring twice.
The final score was Melvin Gaels 3-6 Drumkeerin 1-6.
Melvin Gaels team and scorers:
Micharel McGowan, Adam Regan, Stephen Clancy, Kevin Kelly, Fabian McMorrow
(0-1), Colm McGowan, B B Brennan (0-2), Paul McGurran (1-0), Joseph McGowan,
David McSharry, Damien Sheridan (0-2), Thomas Lipsett (2-0) and Fergal Gallagher
(0-1).
Subs: Bernard McGowan, Peter McGloin, Ciaran Curneen, Blaine Mulligan and
Christopher Branley.
I don’t think it would be fair to single out any Melvin Gaels player for praise
after this victory, so I just want to say that every player, including subs,
performed exceptionally well.
Congratulations to Gareth Phelan who brought this team through a tough campaign
in some difficult conditions. He deserves a lot of credit and while there never
was any doubt about his football skills, I now think his Managerial skills have
come to the fore as well – Well done Gareth.
Well done also to Dessie Sheridan who assisted Gareth . He covered an awful lot
of ground along the sidelines in all these games.
Thanks to Padraig Rooney for doing the video and to the Village Inn for
supplying the food on Sunday evening. Thanks also to the people who organised
the welcome home for the team in Kinlough.
There was a great support at the game on Sunday and this was good to see. There
were a lot of smiles after the game but I can tell you there were sad faces all
round at half time.
Congratulations once again to all concerned.
Junior Division 4 League Final
This final will take place at the weekend against Allen Gaels.
Again this will be a tough game. It would be nice to get another victory.
All players are asked to turn out for a ‘get together’ this week. Dessie and
Terry will arrange a time for this.
Good luck to this Junior team and their mentors Terry Tiffoney and Dessie
Sheridan.
Bord na Nog
The will be a special meeting of Bod na Nog on Thursday night at 9pm in the
Community Centre.
This meeting is to select managers for the various teams for 2004.
No other matters will be discussed. A special appeal is being made to all
parents of children involved in Gaelic football, or interested in Gaelic
football themselves to come to this meeting.
Lotto
The winning numbers in the last Lotto draw held in the Anglers Rest were
18,1,14,7. There was no Jackpot winner.
The next draw will be held on Sunday night in the Tickled Trout.
Winners were: 40 Euro - John McGowan, Laughta , 20 Euro each - Edel Mc
Carron, Mill Road, Kinlough, Mick Condron, Mill Road, Kinlough and Ann Marie
Regan, Duncarbery, Tullaghan.
Christmas Tea Party
Plans are well under way for the Tea Party on Friday the 12th of Dec in the
Community Centre.
Stars in Your Eyes’ video will be shown on the Big Screen. There will be a
complimentary glass of wine or beer.
This promises to be a good nights craic will more entertainment and prizes.
To book your place at a table Phone 071 9841317