Kinlough, Co. Leitrim, Ireland
Archive for October, 2011
Club Notes 30.10.2011
01 year ago
Connacht Championship Semi Final
The first team bowed out of the Connacht Championship on Sunday after being beaten by Davitts of Mayo in the Semi-final on a scoreline of 1-12 to 0-12.
For the Gaels this was a first half best forgotten but in the second half they showed why they have been so successful this year.
Davitts got off to a great start and raced into a half time lead of seven points.
The second half was much better for the Gaels and they played some great football and but for some poor finishing could have won the game.
Although disappointed with the result, the large crowd of Gaels supporters were very proud of their team.
Scrap Saturday Thanks
The Club would like to thank everyone who supported the Scrap Saturday Fundraiser.
Thanks to all the players and club members and others who put in so much hard work on the last two Saturdays.
Dinner Dance
The Club Dinner Dance will be held on Saturday November 26th in The Great Northern Hotel, Bundoran. Keep this date free in you free in your diary.
Lotto
The numbers drawn in the Melvin Gaels lotto draw held in the Diamond Bar, Tullaghan on Sunday night Oct 23rd were, 2,10,15 and 17.
There was no Jackpot winner.
Other winners were- €40 Dick Nevin, Edenville, Kinlough, €20 each Rachel Mulrone, Rossinver, Francis Gilbride, Rossinver and John Gallagher, Cornagee, Kinlough.
Next draw on November 6 in The Wellington Bar, Kinlough. Jackpot €2650.
Club Notes 25.10.2011
01 year ago
Connacht Championship Semi Final
On Sunday at 2.30pm in Pairc Sean, the Gaels take on Davitts from Mayo in the Semi Final of the Connacht Intermediate Club Championship.
This will be a big test for the Gaels who have done so well this year.
Hopefully there will be a big support travelling to the game to help on the lads.
Good Luck to Billy Brian and all the lads.
Another Scrap Saturday
The Club will hold another Scrap Saturday next Saturday 29th October so once again bring along any scrap metal e.g. old washing machines, old cars, metal of any description no matter how small, batteries, etc. to the Melvin Hotel car park, Dartry Road, Kinlough.
The Club would appreciate any help you can give in raising badly needed funds. If you want any items collected, contact Club Chairman, Dessie Sheridan at 086 0612588, or Club Treasurer, Joe McCarron at 087 9520036, or any Club member.
All money raised will go directly to Melvin Gaels Club.
Sympathy
The Club extends Deepest Sympathy to Ciara Barrett and all her family on the recent death of Ciara’s Grandmother, Susan Johnson in Donegal Town.
May She Rest in Peace.
Senior League v Aughawillan
The first team had another good win over Aughawillan in Bundoran on Sunday.
This win means that the Gaels have completed the Senior League of 2011 unbeaten.
This is a fantastic achievement and they are now in the Senior League Final.
The hard work and commitment of the management and all the lads all during the year has been fantastic.
This particular game was as tough as any they have played during the year. In the first half Aughawillan played well and coped with most of what the Gaels could throw at them.
The Gaels missed a number of chances, but still went in five points ahead at the break.
Aughawillan started the second half well but the Gaels gradually took control and finished strongly.
A well worked goal from Blaine Mulligan capped another good Gaels performance.
Final score Melvin Gaels 1-14 Aughawillan 0-7.
The Club would like to thank Bundoran Club for allowing us to use their facilities once again. Bundoran have helped us out a number of times this year and we are grateful to them.
Lotto
The numbers drawn in the Melvin Gaels lotto draw held in the Diamond Bar, Tullaghan on Sunday night Oct 23rd were, 2,10,15 and 17.
There was no Jackpot winner.
Other winners were- €40 Dick Nevin, Edenville, Kinlough, €20 each Pascal Mulrone, Rossinver, Francis Gilbride, Rossinver and John Gallagher, Cornagee, Kinlough.
Next draw on November 6 in The Wellington Bar, Kinlough. Jackpot €2650.
Club Notes 16.10.2011
01 year ago
Connacht Intermediate Club Championship
Melvin Gaels 2-21 Coolaney/Mullinabreena 0-07
The win over Coolaney/Mullinabreena turned out to be very comfortable despite the shaky start by the Gaels.
After going behind in the first few minutes of the game the Gaels took control and never looked like losing. When they went into the break eight points ahead, playing against a strong breeze, the result never looked in doubt.
All through the game the Gaels put over some great scores. ‘Man of the Match’, Emlyn Mulligan, converted an early penalty for the Gaels first goal and the second goal came from the very the close runner up for Man of the Match, Peter Mc Gowan.
This is a great achievement for the Gaels. The Community and the many supporters who travelled on Sunday are very proud of these lads.
Well done to Billy, Brian and all the panel and everyone who worked so well on the day.
Scrap Saturday
Help the Melvin Gaels GAA Club on Saturday 22nd October and bring along any scrap metal e.g. old washing machines, old cars, metal of any description no matter how small, batteries, etc. to the Melvin Hotel car park, Dartry Road, Kinlough. The Club would appreciate any help you can give in raising badly needed funds. If you want any items collected, contact Club Chairman, Dessie Sheridan at 086 0612588 or Club Treasurer, Joe McCarron at 087 9520036, or any Club member.
All money raised will go directly to Melvin Gaels Club.
Senior League
It’s a return to the senior League on Sunday next when the first team take on Aughawillan in Melvin Park at 2pm.
Please come out and show support for the Gaels who are doing so well this year.
Club Notes 10.10.2011
01 year ago
Connacht Championship Next
On Sunday next in Pairc Sean when the Gaels take on Coolaney/Mullinabreena in the Connacht Intermediate Championship. The last time the Gaels took part in a Connacht Championship was in 1998.
Good Luck to Billy, Brian and all the lads.
We hope to see a big crowd in Pairc Sean to cheer on this Gaels team who have done so well this year.
Senior League v Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher
On a very wet afternoon the Gaels first team took on neighbours Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher in the second last game of the Senior League in Blacklion.
Despite the very damp conditions the pitch was in excellent condition. The Gaels took control from the start and scored some excellent points and finished first half leading by 0-11 to 0-1. The second half was a closer affair and Glenfarne/ Kiltyclogher scored 1-5 to the Gaels 0-5.
Nevertheless the Gaels were worthy winners in the end on a scoreline of 0-16 to 1-6.
Well done to all concerned.
Lotto
The number drawn in the Melvin Gaels Lotto Draw held in Mc Gloins, Kinlough on the 7th of October were 5, 13, 18 and 20.
There was no Jackpot winner. Other winners were €40 Colm and Emer Mc Gurran, Kinlough, Conor Sheridan, Kinlough, Bernie Bredin, Glenview, Kinlough and Margaret Harte, Donegal Town.
Next draw on October 16 in the Diamond Bar, Tullaghan. Jackpot €2,600.
Scrap Saturday
The Club have organised a fundraising ‘Scrap Saturday’ for Saturday October 22nd.
More details next week. In the meantime anyone who has any scrap metal and would like to support the club should contact any member of the committee who will arrange collection etc…
Club Notes 03.10.2011
01 year ago
Double Joy in Ballinamore
The Junior team put in great performance in Ballinamore when they defeated a very good Mohill team by three points to win the Junior A Championship final.
This was a very entertaining game for any neutral. The result was in doubt up to the last minute. The Gaels showed great character to come back from six points down in the first quarter.
It was a good sporting game played in near perfect conditions on a great surface.
Congratulations to each and every one of the players on the Junior panel who worked so hard to win this Junior championship.
Well done also to the mentors Peter, Dessie and John.
Thanks to Michelle Brennan who did such a great job looking after any injuries at the Junior Final on Sunday and also at the Intermediate Final the previous Saturday.
The Club would like to also thank the large numbers who travelled again to Ballinamore to support the lads.
There was another great welcome for the team when they arrived back in the village on Sunday evening.
Thanks also to Gordon McGowan for taking photographs at the game.
Back to the League on Sunday
It’s back to the Senior League on Sunday when the first team travel to Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher on Sunday for Round 10 of the League.
Throw in for this game is 2pm.
Good luck to all the lads.
Junior A Champions 2011!
01 year ago
by melving
in match reports
Melvin Gaels 2-08 Mohill 0-11
Melvin Gaels won the Junior A Football Championship Final in Ballinamore yesterday to gain promotion to Intermediate level next season and complete an amazing double in a matter of weeks for the Club. This means that for the first time in the history of the Club there will be teams competing at the top two levels in the county.
Photographs by Gordon McGowan: Click here to view album
Captain Blaine Mulligan’s acceptance speech:
