Club Notes 23.02.2010
Feb 23rd 2010
Senior League Begins
The first Senior League game of 2010 for the Gaels takes place in Melvin Park at 4.30 on Saturday.
This game is against Sean O Heslins, Ballinamore.
Good Luck to all involved for the year.
It would be nice to see a good support for this game.
Under 16 Training
Training starts for Under 16’s on Sunday March 7 at 4.30pm.
Anyone is interested is asked to come along.
Club Membership
Membership + Lotto (26 Draws) for Melvin Gaels, €50 for the year is now available.
Anyone wishing to join can contact Antoinette 0719842747 or 0863768233 or any of the Club Committee.
Ordinary membership is €25.
Lotto
The numbers drawn in the Melvin Gaels Lotto Draw held in The Dew Drop Inn, Tullaghan on Sunday night were-1,2,13 and 19.
There was no Jackpot winner.
Other winners were, €40 Joe Mc Carron, Mill Road, Kinlough, €20 each, Terence Mc Gowan, Glenview, Kinlough, Daniel Branley, Glenade, and Michael Feely, Mullinaleck, Kinlough.
Next Draw in The Home, Rossinver on Sunday March 7.
Jackpot €4,650.
Club Notes 02.02.2010
Feb 2nd 2010
Welcome Back!
Great to see Emyln Mulligan back on the playing field again after his serious injury and making such an impact when he came on for the County.
Good Luck in 2010 Emyln.
Cúpla Focal
Would you like to learn a few words of Irish? If you do, come along to Kinlough Community Centre on Tuesday January 26th at 8pm. The lessons will be very informal.
Membership
Membership is now due for 2010 and money should be given to Club Treasurer or any member of the Committee as soon as possible.
Sympathy
The Club extends deepest sympathy to the relatives and friends of May Carney, Derryloughan, Tullaghan, who passed away recently.
May She Rest in Peace.
Sympathy
The club extends deepest sympathy to Fahey family, Gubacreeney, Kinlough on the death of John who died recently.
John’s sons Kieran and Padraig both played for the Gaels.
May He Rest In Peace.
Club Notes 25.01.2010
Jan 25th 2010
Congratulations
The Club wishes to congratulate, Keith Mc Gloin, Aghanlish on his selection as Leitrim Under 16 Player of the Year for 2009.
Lotto
The numbers drawn in the Lotto on Sunday Night in the Wellington Bar were-
8 9 15 22
No Jackpot winner
€40 Shane McCarron, Mill Road, Kinlough
€20 Mary Russell, Ardfarna
€20 Katie Granaghan c/o The Diamond Bar
€20 Paddy McGloin, Cloone, Kinlough
Next draw: 7th Feb in The Dew Drop Inn, Tullaghan
Jackpot: €4550
Cúpla Focal
Would you like to learn a few words of Irish? If you do, come along to Kinlough Community Centre on Tuesday January 26th at 8pm. The lessons will be very informal.
Membership
Membership is now due for 2010 and money should be given to Club Treasurer, or any member of the Committee as soon as possible.
Bord na nOg AGM
The Annual General Meeting of Bord na nOg took place last Wednesday night in the Community Centre.
There was a good attendance and some new people were elected on the Committee. Mark Cleary of Cloone, Kinlough is the new Chairman and Gerry Sweeney, Main Street is the new Vice Chairman. The new Secretary is Mary Mc Sharry also from Cloone, Kinlough and she will be assisted by Stephen Connolly Senior. Martin Collins stays on as Treasurer and his assistant Karen Collins stays on as well.
The Club would like to wish them every success in 2010.
A word of thanks to Francis Mc Gloin and Stephen Connolly junior for their work over the past year.
New website!
Jan 23rd 2010
This weekend marks the launch of the brand new Melvin Gaels G.F.C. website. There will be more features added over the coming weeks.
Please let us know what you think or if you find any problems with the site by adding a comment below.
Club Notes 18.01.2010
Jan 18th 2010
Bord na nOg AGM
The AGM of Melvin Gaels Bord na nOg will take place in Kinlough Community Centre on Wednesday January 20th at 8pm. A good attendance is requested.
Sympathy
The club extends deepest sympathy to the Rooney family, Glencar, on the death of Francie. May he rest in peace.
Cúpla Focal
Would you like to learn a few words of Irish? If you do come along to Kinlough Community Centre on Tuesday January 26th at 8pm. The lessons will be very informal.
Club Notes 13.01.2010
Jan 13th 2010
Lotto
The numbers drawn in the Melvin Gaels Lotto draw held in Gilbrides, Rossinver on Sunday night were- 13,14,15 and 18.
There was no Jackpot winner.
Other winners were, €40 Colm and Emer Mc Gurran, Monien, Kinlough, €20 each, Grainne Jones, Millbrook, Kinlough, Caldwell White, Millbrook, Kinlough and Nicole O’Hara, Mill Road
Next draw in The Wellington Bar on Sunday January 24.
Jackpot €4,500.
Good Luck Lads
Good luck and Best wishes to Stephen, Paul and Jesse on their travels.
Membership
Membership is now due for 2010.
The cost of Club membership has gone up to €25 but the Membership and entry to the Club Lotto for the year remains the same at €50.
Please pay as soon as possible to Treasurer, Antoinette Ryan or any of the Club Officers.
Possible Site Disruption
Jan 12th 2010
This website is in the process of moving to a new hosting company and during this time there may be some downtime. We are sorry for any inconvenience this causes.
Melvin Gaels G.F.C.
Club Notes 04.01.2010
Jan 4th 2010
Club Annual General Meeting
The AGM took place last Saturday evening in the Community Centre and there was a good attendance.
All the outgoing officers were re-elected.
We wish Terry Tiffoney, Ciara Barrett and Antoinette Ryan every success in 2010.
Presentation of medals
Presentation of medals to the Under 21 team, who won the B Championship, took place in the Community Centre on Saturday night.
The medals were presented to the players by our own Emyln Mulligan.
Emyln said he was delighted to be giving out medals to his own clubmates.
A word of thanks to all who worked hard to put up such a great meal on the night.
Club Chairman, Terry Tiffoney thanked Gareth Phelan, Joe Mc Gowan and David Mc Sharry who put in so much work with the Under 21s and he also thanked all who worked so hard to the make the night so successful.
Congratulations to Paul Brennan, who was voted Senior Player of the Year for 2009.
Paul was presented with a trophy by John Gallagher, Spring a Ring Taxis, who has sponsored the Player of the year award for the past number of years.
Charity Game
Well done to all the players who braved the elements and turned out for the Annual Charity game on St. Stephen’s Day.
About 25 players turned out, some young and some more who have been threatening to retire from the game for a good number of years, gave a great account of themselves on what could be described as a very hard and slippery surface.
Well done to all concerned and thanks to all who contributed to the North West Simon Community.
Lotto
The numbers drawn in the Melvin Gaels Lotto draw held in McGloins, Kinlough on Sunday December 27 were- 8,9, 20 and 22.
There was no Jackpot winner.
Other winners were, €40 Evelyn Rooney, Kinlough, €20 each, Donal Hamrogue c/o Sean Ogs, Patsy Mc Govern, Ardfarna and Catherine Sheridan, Gubacreeny.
Next draw in Gilbrides, Rossinver on Sunday January 10, Jackpot €4,400.
Membership
Membership is now due for 2010.
The cost of Club membership has gone up to €25 but the Membership and entry to the Club Lotto for the year remains the same at €50.
Please pay as soon as possible to Treasurer , Antoinette Ryan or any of the Club Officers.
Club Notes 20.12.2009
Dec 20th 2009
Sympathy
The Melvin Gaels Club wishes to extend deepest sympathy to the Mc Loughlin Family and Fenagh St Cailins Club on the recent sad and tragic death of Gary.
May He Rest in Peace.
Melvin Gaels Lotto
The numbers drawn in the Lotto Draw held on Sunday night were- 9, 16, 22 and 24.
There was no Jackpot winner.
Other winners were, €40 Shane Ryan, Gubacreeney, €20 each – Luke Mc Gloin, Glenade, Peanut & Shauna, Kinlough and Fabian Mc Gowan, Dartry
Next Draw on December 27 in Mc Gloins, Kinlough.
Jackpot €4,400.
Good Luck
The Club would like to congratulate and wish good luck to all the newcomers to the County Board.
Congratulations to Collette Fox and Diarmuid Sweeney of Glencar/ Manorhamilton, we look forward to working with you over the coming years.
A word of thanks to all who have stepped down for all their work over the last few years.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Gerry Mc Gurran who got married to local girl Evelyn Mc Gowan and also to Shane Mc Carron who got married to Edel Ward from Athlone.
Club Notes 30.11.2009
Nov 30th 2009
Melvin Gaels Bord na nOg AGM
The AGM of Melvin Gaels Coiste na nOg will take place in Kinlough Community Centre on Wednesday December 9 at 8pm. A large attendance is requested.
The Club is looking for more people to get involved in underage football in the club this next year. It is important that for the future of the club that there is a large attendance at this meeting,
Variety Concert
Come along on Friday night at 8pm for the Concert and support the local talent.
Admission only €5.
Vodafone Helping Clubs
All new and existing Vodafone Customers can sign up to Vodafone Support Your Club and Vodafone will donate 5% of your monthly top up or bill pay to the club.
You can ensure that Melvin Gaels benefit from this by visiting www.supportyourgaaclub.ie to sign up.
Meeting
There will be a meeting on Sunday Night at 8pm. Everyone is asked to attend this very important meeting.
Lotto Draw
The numbers drawn in the Melvin Gaels Lotto Draw held in The Wellington Bar on Sunday night were 2, 12, 17 and 18.
There was no Jackpot winner.
Other winners were- €40 The Connolly family,Monien, €20 each, Peter Sheridan, Millbrook, KinloughPatsy Mc Govern and Terry Harte, Rossinver.
Next draw will be held in The Diamond Bar, Tullaghan on Sunday December 13.
Jackpot €4,350.

