Melvin Gaels G.F.C.

Senior Game v Glencar/Manor
The Seniors finished second best on Saturday evening when they took on Glencar/Manorhamilton in Melvin Park.

This was the usual close encounter between these two teams who have had some great tussles over the last few years.

The Gaels performed very well in the first quarter and went into a four point lead before Glencar/Manor got going. The Gaels gave away a number of frees and went in at the break a point ahead. 0-4 to 0-3.

The second half started even enough, but in the last quarter the away team finished stronger, even thought the Gaels kept in touch.

The final score was Melvin Gaels 0-8. Glencar/Manor 0-12.

This Gaels team will have to show a big improvement before the Championship gets underway in a few weeks time.

Lotto
The number drawn in the Melvin Gaels Lotto draw which was held in McGloins on Sunday night were: 7, 11, 17, and 21. There was no jackpot winner. Other winners were as follows: €40.00 Pat Gallagher, Edenville, Kinlough. €20 each: Marian Ferguson, Ballymore, Kinlough, Louise McAleenan, Bundoran, and Pauric Kerrigan, Manorhamilton.

Next draw in Gilbrides, Rossinver on Sunday 11th July.

Under 16 Car Wash Fundraiser
Thanks to all who supported the very successful Car Wash organised by the Under 16s to fund their trip to the Leinster Final in Croke Park.

They raised €700 for their hard work. Well done to all concerned.

Junior Game – Annaduff v Melvin Gaels
The Melvin Gaels junior team recorded a 2-11 to 2-7 victory over Annaduff in a game where few expected a win was possible. Struggling to muster a team together, the Gaels set out on the long drive on Sunday morning with the bare fifteen that included injured and Sea Sessioned men!

Played in changeable conditions, the Gaels opened the scoring with a Jonathon Connolly free in what was a balanced opening ten minutes. Annaduff took control of the game early in the first half and hit an unanswered 2-4 in a fifteen minute spell. This did not affect the Gaels resolve as the midfield pairing of Pat Gallagher and Michael Tiffoney worked immensely hard to gain possession throughout the half and worked the ball into a forward line that was hungry for scores. Roper, Connolly, McGuinness, the workhorse Clancy and Kilkenny constantly showed for ball however the Gael’s conversion rate was low in the first half due to a lack of inter-play between the forwards. Nonetheless, the Gaels walked in at half time having put 5 points on the score board to Annaduff’s 2-5. The highlight of the first half was a long run from defence by Blaine Mulligan which ended in a fine point, a statement of intent by the Gaels captain. The other scores in the half came from Roper, Tiffoney and Connolly (0-2).

With a strong team spirit the Gaels emerged as a different team in the second half. The opening ten minutes saw the Gaels midfield dominate the centre of the park with Tiffoney sending in long probing passes into a forward line who were now working hard of each other. A series of quick attacks involving good interplay saw the Gaels hit an unanswered 2-3 with goals from McGuiness and Kilkenny and points from Connolly, Kilkenny and O’Reilly. Annaduff worked hard to get back into the match but were restricted to 2 points by a hard working Gaels defence and forward line that hassled the Annaduff defence every time they tried to break forward. The Gaels saw out what was a sporting game with another fine Connolly point and 2 more points from O’Reilly.

The win bodes well for the Junior team’s championship ambitions in August. What was evident on Sunday and what has been a trait of this team all season is the fine team spirit amongst the lads and the collective resolve to stand together in the face of adversity.

Team and scorers as follows: Shane Ryan, Sean Kilkenny, Bernard McGowan, Sean Lipsett, Blaine Mulligan (c) (0-1), Matthew McGloin, Patrick McGowan, Michael Tiffoney (0-1), Pat Gallagher, Donal Clancy, Jesse McGuinness (1-0), Declan Roper (0-1), Patrick Kilkenny (1-1), Peter O’Reilly (0-3), Jonathon Connolly (0-4)

Scrap Metal Clean Up
Thanks to everyone who supported the scrap metal clean up. The Club will continue this every Saturday for the Summer from 10am -2pm. A FREE skip will be available to collect all metal, iron, copper, aluminium items such as lawnmowers, cookers, washing machines, paint pots, stoves, stereos, bikes and lots more. For those with difficulty bringing the items to Kinlough, some Melvin Gaels players will be available with a trailer to collect items every Saturday morning.

Also old cars, trailers, farm machinery, etc can be collected on site for free at any time. Ring Ciara 087 9079962 for collection or further details.