Kinlough, Co. Leitrim, Ireland
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Club Notes 04.02.2013
4 months ago
Jackpot Winners
Congratulations to Mary and Mickie Byrne, Spa Brae, Kinlough who won the Jackpot of €1200.00 in the Melvin Gaels Lotto draw held in Gilbrides, Rossinver on Sunday night, February 3rd. The numbers drawn were- 5, 10, 15 and 20.
The next draw will take place in Mc Gloins, Kinlough on Sunday February 17th and the Jackpot will be €1000.00.
New Chairman for Bord na nÓg
There was a large attendance at the Annual General Meeting of Bord na nÓg on Sunday evening in the Community Centre. David Gillespie takes on the job as Chairman and he succeeds Mark Cleary. The outgoing Secretary Mary Mc Sharry and Treasurer, Sean Mc Gowan were elected for another year.
Outgoing Chairman, Mark Cleary reflected on what a very successful year 2012 was for the Club at all levels and he thanked everyone involved.
Good Luck to all on Sunday
After a narrow defeat on Sunday in Limerick we hope the Leitrim team get back to winning ways on Sunday when they take on Clare. Good luck to the Gaels lads and all the Leitrim team and mentors.
“Tour de Melvin” Fun Cycle Run
A Fun Cycle Run around Lough Melvin will be held on Sunday February 17th in aid of the Melvin Gaels player’s injury fund and the Lydia Branley Trust Fund.
It will start at Kinlough Community Centre and will go around Lough Melvin finishing at the Community Centre where there will be refreshments.
Entry fee is €10 which will be donated to the funds. Registration commences at 9am. Draw on the day for prizes for entrants. Everyone welcome to take part.
Any enquiries Contact Joe Mc Carron 087 9520036
McGowan Clan Gathering 2013
A meeting will be held in the Community Centre on Wednesday next February 6th at 8pm to organise the McGowan Clan Gathering which takes place on the August Bank Holiday weekend 2nd to 5th. Everybody who wishes to get involved and has any ideas is asked to come along. Anyone who has any old photographs of different events in Kinlough over the years should contact any of the Committee as an exhibition is planned for the weekend in August.
Club Notes 28.01.2013
04 months ago
Well Done
Congratulations to all the Leitrim team and mentors on the great win on Sunday in Markievicz Park on Sunday. It was great to see Emlyn lifting the cup. Well done to all the Gaels lads involved with the team, the Brennan brothers BB and Paul, Conor and Fabian.
Congratulations to Emlyn on being selected as Leitrim Captain this year. Good luck to all in the game against Limerick at the weekend.
“Tour de Melvin” Fun Cycle Run
A Fun Cycle Run around Lough Melvin will be held on Sunday February 17th in aid of the Melvin Gaels player’s injury fund and the Lydia Branley Trust Fund.
It will start at Kinlough Community Centre and will go around Lough Melvin finishing at the Community Centre where there will be refreshments.
Entry fee is €10 which will be donated to the funds. Registration commences at 9am. Draw on the day for prizes for entrants. Everyone welcome to take part.
Any enquiries Contact Joe Mc Carron 087 9520036
Bord na nOg AGM
Melvin Gaels Bord na nOg AGM takes place on Sunday 3rd February at 7pm. All parents of players and all those interested in underage football are asked to attend.
Wearing of Mouthguards
The compulsory wearing of mouthguards in all underage grades up to and including minor for Gaelic football matches and practice sessions came in to practice on January 1 2013.
Lotto
The numbers drawn in the Melvin Gaels Lotto Draw held in the Village Inn, Kinlough on Sunday January 20th were-4, 9.19 and 21. There was no Jackpot winner. Other winners were €40 Theresa Condron, Mill Road, Kinlough, €20 each JP Gallagher, Uragh, Kinlough, James Bredin, Glenview, Kinlough and Gerard Kilkenny,Gurteendaragh, Kinlough. Next Draw in Gilbrides, Rossinver on Sunday February 3rd. Jackpot €1,200.00.
Club Notes 21.01.2013
4 months ago
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“Tour de Melvin” Fun Cycle Run
A Fun Cycle Run around Lough Melvin will be held on Sunday February 17th in aid of the Melvin Gaels player’s injury fund and the Lydia Branley Trust Fund .
It will start at Kinlough Community Centre and will go around Lough Melvin finishing at the Community Centre where there will be refreshments.
Entry fee is €10 which will be donated to the funds. Registration commences at 9am. Draw on the day for prizes for entrants. Everyone welcome to take part.
Any enquiries Contact Joe McCarron 087 952 0036
Bord na nOg AGM
Melvin Gaels Bord na nOg AGM takes place on Sunday 3rd February at 7pm. All parents of players and all those interested in underage football are asked to attend.
Wearing of Mouthguards
The compulsory wearing of mouthguards in all underage grades up to and including minor for Gaelic football matches and practice sessions came in to practice on January 1 2013.
Lotto
The numbers drawn in the Melvin Gaels Lotto Draw held in the Village Inn, Kinlough on Sunday January 20th were-4,9.19 and 21. There was no Jackpot winner. Other winners were €40 Theresa Condron, Mill Road,Kinlough, €20 each JP Gallagher, Uragh,Kinlough, James Bredin, Glenview, Kinlough and Gerard Kilkenny,Gurteendaragh, Kinlough. Next Draw in Gilbrides, Rossinver on Sunday February 3rd. Jackpot €1,200.00.
Mc Gowan Clan Gathering 2013
A meeting will be held in the Community Centre on Friday next January 25th at 8pm to organise the Mc Gowan Clan Gathering which takes place on the August Bank Holiday weekend 2nd to 5th. Everybody who wishes to get involved and has any ideas is asked to come along.
Club Notes 29.12.2012
5 months ago
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AGM
The Annual General Meeting of Melvin Gaels GAA Club was postponed and will now take place in Kinlough Community Centre on Saturday January 5th at 4pm. New members welcome.
Sympathy
The Club extends deepest sympathy to Secretary, Mary Connolly and all the Connolly and Mc Ginley Families on the sad death of Mary’s brother, Gerry Mc Ginley in Sligo just before Christmas. Gerry was a great Gaels supporter and helped out with a lot of fundraising for the Club, including the recent Tractor Draw. May he rest in peace.
Charity Game on St. Stephen’s Day
Thanks to all the ladies and gentlemen who turned out in terrible conditions on St Stephen’s Day for the usual Charity Game.
The total amount raised for the Lydia Branley Trust Fund was €846.00.
Thanks to all who helped out.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Donna and Fabian who got married in Scotland over the Christmas period. We look forward to welcoming the married couple home.
Lotto Draw
The numbers drawn in the Melvin Gaels Lotto Draw held in the Wellington Bar, Kinlough on Sunday December 23rd were-1, 16, 19 and 24. There was no Jackpot winner. Other winners were €40 John Ryan, Gubacreeny, Kinlough €20 each Dympna Gilbride, Rossinver, Ciaran Kelly, Diamond Bar, Tullaghan and Dessie Sheridan, Gubacreeny, Kinlough. Next Draw in the Diamond Bar, Tullaghan on Sunday January 6th. Jackpot €1,100.00.
Liam Goes to Drumcliff/Rosses Point
Good Luck to Liam Gilmartin who has taken on the management job with Drumcliff/Rosses Point.
The Gathering 2013
Plans are going ahead for a “McGowan Clan Gathering” in Kinlough on the weekend of August 2nd to August 5th 2013. It is hoped that Mc Gowans from all over the world will come to Kinlough for a weekend of Music, Carnival and Craic. This weekend is being organised by Melvin Gaels Club and is registered on www.thegatheringireland.com. Anyone who has Mc Gowan contacts, relations, friends or anyone who wants to join in the fun, are asked to invite them to Kinlough next August. More details here: http://www.thegatheringireland.com/Attend-A-Gathering/Individual-Gathering.aspx?eid=2232
Happy New Year to All
The Club would like to wish all members and supporters and all who helped the Gaels in 2012, a very Happy New Year and continued success in 2013.
Club Notes 20.12.2012
6 months ago
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Good Luck Emlyn
The Club would like to wish good luck to Emlyn Mulligan on his move to St Brigids, Dublin and to thank him for all the great work he has done for the Gaels down the years.
Hopefully we will see him back with us again in the not too distant future.
Jesse Takes a Break
Good luck to Jesse Mc Guinness on his trip to Australia Hope you have a great time, but don’t forget we need you back when the football gets serious in 2013.
Club AGM
The Annual General Meeting of Melvin Gaels GAA Club takes will take place in Kinlough Community Centre on Saturday December 29th at 4pm. Everyone welcome.
The Gathering 2013
Plans are going ahead for a “McGowan Clan Gathering” in Kinlough on the weekend of August 2nd to August 5th 2013. It is hoped that Mc Gowans from all over the world will come to Kinlough for a weekend of Music, Carnival and Craic. This weekend is being organised by Melvin Gaels Club and is registered on www. Gathering.ie. Anyone who has Mc Gowan contacts, relations, friends or anyone who wants to join in the fun, are asked to invite them to Kinlough next August.
Club Notes 17.12.2012
6 months ago
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Presentation to Under 16s and Under 14s
A large crowd came along to the Community Centre on Sunday evening when the young Gaels from Under 14 and Under 16 were presented with their Championship medals.
Mark Mc Hugh, All star and All Ireland winner, made the presentation and congratulated all the young lads and the Club on their success in 2012. He stressed how important it is to stay together and continue this winning of trophies right up to senior level. He said there is nothing feels as good for a player as winning with his or her home club.
The Club would like to congratulate all the winners at Underage in 2012, the Under 14s, and their mentors, Martin Collins and Patsy Mc Govern, the Under 16s with mentors Mark Cleary, Blaine Mulligan and Paul Rooney and the Minors with Liam Gilmartin and John Gallagher.
It has been a great year for Bord na nÓg. Well done to all concerned.
Club AGM
The Annual General Meeting of Melvin Gaels GAA Club takes will take place in Kinlough Community Centre on Saturday December 29th at 4pm. New members welcome.
The Gathering 2013
Plans are going ahead for a “McGowan Clan Gathering” in Kinlough on the weekend of August 2nd to August 5th 2013. It is hoped that Mc Gowans from all over the world will come to Kinlough for a weekend of Music, Carnival and Craic. This weekend is being organised by Melvin Gaels Club and is registered on www. Gathering.ie. Anyone who has Mc Gowan contacts, relations, friends or anyone who wants to join in the fun, are asked to invite them to Kinlough next August.
Annual Game for Charity
The annual Game for Charity on St Stephen’s Day will take place as usual in Melvin Park at 12 noon. All proceeds will go to the Lydia Branley Trust Fund. This will be a challenge involving Melvin Gaels 1998 to 2012 and will also include the Mothers4Gaelic group. All players, young and not so young, are asked to come along for the fun and raise a few bob for this worthy cause.
Lotto Draw
The numbers drawn in the Melvin Gaels Lotto Draw held in the Dew Drop Inn, Tullaghan on Sunday night were, 6, 11, 13 and 21. There was no Jackpot winner. Other winners were, €40 Hannah Lewis, Glenview, Kinlough, €20 each Evelyn Rooney, Edenville, Celine Sheridan, Gubacreeney, Kinlough and E Mc Partland, Melvin Fields, Kinlough. Next draw in the Wellington Bar, Kinlough on Sunday 23rd December. Jackpot €1050.
Souvenir DVD
A souvenir DVD of the County Final and homecoming is now available to buy for €15. It can be bought in local shops or from the Club.
Club Notes 03.04.2012
1 year ago
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Lotto
The numbers drawn in the Melvin Gaels Lotto draw held in The Village Inn on Sunday April 1st were: 3, 5, 10 and 12. There was no outright winner. Other winners were as follows. €40: Peter McGeever, Edenville, Kinlough. €20 each: Conor McLoone, c/o The Diamond Bar, Tullaghan, Malachy McConnon, 6 Oak Grove, Kinlough. Liam Brunty, 1 Millbrook, Kinlough. Next draw in Gilbrides, Rossinver on Sunday April 14th. Jackpot €3,100.00
Shield Game on Saturday
There will be a Shield Game on Saturday evening against Bornacoola in Bornacoola.
Throw in for this game is 6pm.
Stephen Connolly on Ladies Gaelic Football
It is intended to enter Under 14 and Under16 Teams this year. Training is on Saturdays at 12 noon, and will increase to two sessions a week after Easter. Gareth Foley and the Langan sisters helped Stephen Connolly last year and he would welcome more assistance.
There will be a Fundraising ‘Bag Pack’ in Mc Gowan’s Spar, Kinlough on Easter Saturday from 10am to 6pm organised by Maureen Mc Gowan with kind permission of Noel and Martina. Thanks to them for the use of their premises.
Ladies football is very expensive and is run separate from the local club, with different officers, rules and finance. It costs €31 for each girl registered and €30 for expenses for referees in away games. . The breakdown of the €31 is as follows – County Board €2, Provincial Council €3, Central Council €16 and Injury Fund €10.Membership will be €15 for each girl and some girls have yet to pay for 2012. Thanks to all who were so generous to last year’s Bag Pack and hopefully everyone will understand why more collecting is necessary. It is hoped to hold the AGM after Easter.
There will be a Big Bingo in the Landmark, Carrick on Shannon on Good Friday to collect funds for the Senior Leitrim Ladies team.
Vintage Tractor Draw
Tickets for the draw are now for sale and they can be bought from any Committee members for €5 each or a book of five for €20.
They can also be bought here on the Club Website: http://www.melvingaels.com/wp/?page_id=972
Club Notes 27.02.2012
01 year ago
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Open Day
Melvin Gaels Bord na nOg are holding an Open Day on Saturday 3rd March from 10.30am until 1pm. New and existing members are welcome to attend. Players can register for the coming year. There will be a guest speaker in attendance and senior players will organise some activities for children. Gaelic4 mothers and others will also have a stand. New members are welcome. Come along to find out more about your local club and meet other members.
Bord na nOg AGM
Melvin Gaels Bord na nOg are holding their AGM on Sunday 4th March at 7.00pm in the Community Centre. All parents of players are asked to attend.
Good win for the Minors
Well done to the minor team in the League on Saturday last when they defeated St Marys in Carrick on Shannon on Saturday last. Final score was 4-16 to 0-6.
They are playing in Kinlough at 12 noon on Saturday next when the opposition is Garadice Gaels.
Good Luck lads.
Senior Game v Dromahair
The Seniors return to the League on Sunday when they take on Dromahair at 3pm in Melvin Park.
Good Luck to Billy, Aidan and Liam and all the lads.
Lotto
The numbers drawn in the Melvin Gaels Lotto draw held in The Home, Rossinver on Sunday night were, 3,7,12 and 17. There was no Jackpot winner. Other winners were €40, Hugo Kilkenny, Dartry. €20 each, Fr. Keogan, Kinlough, Austin Lipsett, Kinlough and Aiden McGowan, Grange. Next draw in The Wellington Bar, Kinlough on Sunday 4th March. Jackpot €2,950.00.
Club Notes 30.12.2011
01 year ago
AGM
The Club AGM was held on Thursday evening in the Community Centre. There was a good attendance. The outgoing officers were all re-elected, Dessie Sheridan Chairman, Mary Connolly, Secretary and Joe Mc Carron, Treasurer.
Gareth Phelan, Ciara Barrett and James Mc Gowan were all re-elected as Vice-chairman, Assistant Secretary and Assistant Treasurer, respectively.
The Chairman, Dessie Sheridan described what was a very busy but very successful year for the Club and he thanked everyone who worked so hard over the year and contributed to this success.
Mary Connolly Secretary gave an account of all the events of the year and said how proud she was to be part of the Club’s success over the year.
Charity Game
The Club organised a game on St Stephen’s Day in aid of the Lydia Branley Trust Fund.
Lydia from Largydonnell, Kinlough was seriously injured in a traffic accident in Sligo over a year ago.
There was a very big crowd at the game and all the players in the Club, women and men turned out for the game. Over €3,400.00 was raised for the Fund.
Thanks to everyone who contributed and helped out in so many ways to make this event so successful.
Good Luck Lads
Good luck to the six senior lads who have joined the Leitrim Senior squad, Emlyn Mulligan, Conor Sheridan, Paul Brennan, Colm Mc Gowan, Stephen Mc Gurrin and Fabian Mc Morrow.
Good Luck also to Peter Mc Gowan and Shane Ryan who are in the Leitrim Under 21 squad.
The Club wishes them every success in 2012.
Souvenir Booklet 2011
The booklet “Gael Force 11″ is now for sale in locally for anyone who has not got one or who would like to send one to any Gaels who have gone overseas.
It provides a light hearted look at all the games and events that took place over the year.
Price of the Booklet is €5. All profit goes to the Club.
Club Notes 19.12.2011
01 year ago
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Charity Game in Aid of Lydia Branley Trust Fund
The Club has organised a game for St Stephen’s Day at 12 noon.
Every year a game is organised in aid of a local charity. This year any money raised will go to the Lydia Branley Trust Fund.
Local girl Lydia sadly suffered serious injuries in a traffic accident over a year ago.
All players are asked to tog out for this game and everyone is asked to come along and support this worthy cause.
Souvenir Booklet 2011
The booklet “Gael Force 11” is now for sale in locally.
It provides a light hearted look at all the games and events that took place over the year.
Price of the Booklet is €5.
Congratulations Fabian
Congratulations and well done to Fabian Mc Morrow who was selected as Intermediate Player of 2011 by the County Board.
This is a well deserved honour for Fabian who is a very talented and dedicated player.
Congratulations Billy
The club would like to congratulate Billy Gavigan who has been made captain of Bundoran Golf Club.
AGM
This Annual General Meeting of the Club will be held in The Community Centre on Thursday December 29th at 7pm. A large attendance is requested as more people are needed to help out with the running of the Club.
Photos
Melvin Gaels Dinner Dance photos and photos from games are available from Gordon Mc Gowan at 0878483941
8” x 6” Print in Black Card Frame €10, 12” x 5” Team Print €20. Part of this money will go to the Club
Lotto Draw
The numbers drawn in the Melvin Gaels Lotto draw held in Gilbride’s Bar, Rossinver on Sunday night Dec., 3rd were- 2,3,11 and 24. There was no Jackpot winner.
Other winners were : €40 Heather Mc Gowan, Unshinagh, Kinlough and €20 each , Declan Foley, Kinlough and Hugo Gilmartin, C/o the Village Inn, Kinlough.
Next Draw on Sunday night Dec 18th in the Village Inn, Kinlough. Jackpot €2,750.
