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Club Notes 17.09.2012
8 months ago
by admin
in club notes
Change of Date for Senior Final
The County Board have changed the date of the Senior Final, between Melvin Gaels and four in a row winners and neighbours Glencar/Manorhamilton. Because of the All Ireland Hurling Final Replay the game will now take place at 3.30pm on Sunday October the 7th.
Great Championship win for Minors
On Sunday afternoon, in Ballinamore, the Minors defeated Annaduff to win the 13 a side Minor Championship. The first half was close, but the Gaels turned on the style in the second and played some fantastic football to win very comfortably in the end. There were great celebrations in Kinlough when these young lads arrived back.
The future looks bright for this group of players and there’s no doubt they are capable of bringing more silverware back to Kinlough in the coming years.
Well done to all the panel and their mentors Liam Gilmartin and John Gallagher.
Lotto Draw
Draw took place in the Wellington Bar on Sunday night, September 2. Numbers drawn were 1, 5, 20, 23 No jackpot winner. Other winners were- €40 Vincent Connolly, Mill Brook, Kinlough €20 each to Pauric Murphy, Kinlough, Jimmy Phelan, Tullaghan and Fergal Mc Gowan, Bundoran. Next draw in the Home, Rossinver on Sunday 16th Sept 2012, Jackpot €1400.00.
Vintage Tractor Draw
The raffle for the Vintage Tractor takes place at a dance in the Allingham Hotel, Bundoran on Friday October 12th and music will be by Derek Ryan and his Band.
So hurry up and get your ticket and be in with a chance to win this beautifully restored 1962 Massey Ferguson 35.
Tickets can be bought here on the Melvin Gaels Club website or from Secretary Mary Connolly at 086 8416492 or Treasurer Joe Mc Carron at 087 9520036 or any club member.
Tickets cost €5 each or book of five for €20. No postage charge.
Club Notes 05.08.2012
9 months ago
A Good Weekend
The Senior team had a great win over a good Mohill team in Ballinamore on Saturday evening last. They got off to a good start but Mohill came back and levelled. A Gaels penalty ensured they lead by a goal at the break, 1-08 to 0-08.
They controlled the second half and were worthy winners on a scoreline of 2-12 to 1-11.
On Sunday the second team took on Aughnasheelin in the Intermediate Championship and secured a good win on a scoreline of 3-6 to 0-11.
It was also good to see Colin Regan back playing Championship football after his serious injury. He made a very good contribution in the win over Aughnasheelin in Drumkeerin.
Well done to all concerned.
Games next Weekend
There are two games on Saturday evening in Drumshanbo when the Seniors take on Carrigallen in the last round game of the Senior Championship at 5.30pm and the Second team take on Ballinaglera at 7pm in the Intermediate Championship.
Good Luck to all.
Club Notes 31.07.2012
9 months ago
Games at the Weekend
On Saturday evening the first team travel to Ballinamore for the second round game against Mohill. This will be another tough encounter. Throw in time for this game is 7.30pm.
On Sunday at 12 noon the second team are once again in Drumkeerin where they take on Aughnasheelin.
Good luck to all involved in both games.
The Championship
The first team played Glencar/Manorhamilton on Saturday evening last in Pairc Sean and this turned out to be the usual close encounter. The first half was a very low scoring affair and the Gaels went into the break two points down (0-03 to 0-01) the second half was a bit better, the Gaels played a lot better and in the dying minutes led 0-07 to 0-05, but Glencar/Manor came back and levelled again. Both sides will feel they could have won the game, but draw was a fair result in the end.
The second team took on Cloone in the Intermediate Championship on Sunday and were always going to find it difficult. Nevertheless they put on a brave display and if they had been more accurate in front of goal it could have been a different story.
Final score was Cloone 2-07, Melvin Gaels 1-04.
Well done to both teams and the mentors.
Lotto
The numbers drawn in the Melvin Gaels Lotto Draw held in Gilbride’s, Rossinver on Sunday night July 22nd were: 5, 8, 9 and 16.
There was no Jackpot winner. Other winners were €40 Vincent Rooney, Ballintrillick, €20 each, Joe McCarron, Bealnamulla, Athlone, Co. Roscommon; Shane Ryan, Doobally, Kinlough and Cubby Lipsett, Parke, Kinlough.
Next draw on Sunday 5th August in McGloin’s, Kinlough. Jackpot €1,250.00.
Club Notes 09.07.2012
10 months ago
Good Luck to the Leitrim Lads
The Club would like to wish the Leitrim team and mentors good luck in the game against Wicklow on Saturday evening.
Good Luck to the Gaels lads, Paul, Emlyn, Conor and Fabian.
A Lot of Football at the weekend
For reasons that are difficult to understand, the Club had to play a Division 3 game on Friday , another Division 3 game on Saturday and a Shield game on Sunday. With about forty adult players available to the Club and four of these ineligible due to Senior County commitments, not counting injuries, it was always going to be difficult.
Nevertheless great credit must go to the players who put in such a great effort and a good few played in all three games.
On Friday evening the second team travelled to Carrick on Shannon and came away with well very deserved draw against St Marys, Final Score was St Marys 2-05, Melvin Gaels 1-08.
On Saturday evening they made another long trip to Balinamore and suffered a narrow defeat to Sean O Heslins. Final score Sean O Heslins, 1-09, Melvin Gaels 0-10. Melvin Gaels played the whole second half of this game with fourteen players after a player got two yellow cards in the first half.
On Sunday at 1.30pm the Shield game against Aughawillan took place in Melvin Park. The Gaels got a deserved victory in this game on a final score of Melvin Gaels 2-11, Aughawillan 1-08. The Gaels had to finish this game with fourteen players, not because they had a player sent off but because they suffered injuries to players and had used all substitutes.
The Club would like to thank all players who turned out for all three games and, although some were barely able to walk at half three on Sunday, they did not complain.
With mass emigration, player burn out, and competition with other sports it’s hard to see how the events of last weekend can help.
Believe it or not there is no adult game scheduled for this weekend!
Bord na nOg News
Congratulations to Melvin Gaels Under 12s who won the Largy N.S. Shield on Saturday 7th July in Killasnett pitch. They defeated Drumkeerin in the semi-final and went on to beat Dromahaire in the final. Under 12 blitz competition is continuing with games on Monday evenings. Under 12 training continues each Wednesday evening and Saturday morning. Under 7, Under 8 and Under 10 training continues each Saturday morning at 10.30 am with large numbers attending these sessions. Under 10s also have an additional training session for the next few weeks on Thursday evenings at 6.45 pm. Next Under 8/10 blitz is on Saturday 14th July at 10.30 am versus St. Osnats/Glenfarne-Kilty.
The Under 14 championship commences on Fri 13th July. Melvin Gaels U14 have no game that week. The Under 16 championship commences in September. The Minor championship begins on 1st August.
Dogs on Pitch
In the interest of Health and Safety, dog owners are asked to please stop allowing their dogs to run freely and to foul on the playing and training areas at Melvin Park.
There are a lot of young children using the facilities at present and this has become a serious issue.
Lotto
The numbers drawn in the Melvin Gaels Lotto Draw held in the Village Inn, Kinlough on Sunday night July 8 were: 7, 13,14 and 20. There was no Jackpot winner. Other winners were €40 Jimmy Phelan, Wardhouse, Tullaghan, €20 each, JP Gallagher, Uragh, Kinlough, Eamon Mc Gloin, Kinlough and Evelyn Rooney, Edenville, Kinlough. Next draw in the Gilbride’s Rossinver on Sunday 22nd July. Jackpot €1,200.00.
Vintage Tractor Draw
Here are some photos of the completed tractor and the restoration project: http://www.flickr.com/photos/melvingaels/tags/vintagetractor/
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 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:
Club Notes 26.09.2011
01 year ago
A Great Evening in Ballinamore
The Gaels had a great win over a very determined Gortletteragh team in Ballinamore on Saturday evening. The scoreline suggests that this was an easy win for the Gaels but for the large Melvin Gaels support it was a very nervous time, especially in the first half.
Gortletteragh were the better team in the first half and only for some great scores by ‘Man of the Match’ Emlyn Mulligan and a fantastic save by Jesse McGuinness the margin could have been much greater than a single point. After a nervous start to the second half the Gaels dominated the game and finished comfortable winners. There were jubilant scenes at the end of the game.
Thanks for the great support at the game and the great reception when the team arrived back in Kinlough.
Well done to each and every one of the Intermediate panel who put so much hard work into ensuring that the Gaels return to the Senior Championship in 2012.
Congratulations to Billy and Brian on doing such a great job.
Thanks to everyone who helped in any way.
Anyone wanting photographs, which were taken at the game, should contact Claudio in the Dartry Centre.
Junior A Final
It’s back to Ballinamore on Sunday afternoon for the Junior A Championship Final when the Gaels take on Mohill.
Throw in for this game is 3pm.
Please come along and support the second team.
Good luck to Peter, John and Dessie and all the lads.
Senior Final
Congratulations and well done to Glencar/Manor on winning the Senior Championship for a fourth year in a row. This is a fantastic achievement for our North Leitrim neighbours. Well done to all concerned.
1961 Winners
Congratulations to all the 1961 Gaels Championship winning team who were honoured at the Senior Final. There was a great turn out. The Club would like to thank Leitrim County Board for recognising the achievements of this great team.
Lotto Draw
The numbers drawn in the Melvin Gaels Lotto draw held in The Home, Rossinver on Sunday night 18th September were – 3, 12, 13 and 20. There was no Jackpot winner. Other winners were €40: Kevin Regan, Rossinver. Each of the following won €20 each: Jose Carvallo, Glenade, Gerry McGurrin, Agharrow, Kinlough, Brendan Brennan (Senior), Edenville, Kinlough
Next draw in McGloin’s, Kinlough on Sunday 2nd October when the Jackpot will be €2,550.
Intermediate Champions 2011!
01 year ago
by admin
in match reports
Melvin Gaels gained promotion back to senior status following a 1-14 to 1-05 victory over Gortletteragh in the Intermediate County Final last Saturday evening in Ballinamore.
The Gaels had a great win over a very determined Gortletteragh team in Ballinamore on Saturday evening. The scoreline suggests that this was an easy win for the Gaels but for the large Melvin Gaels support it was a very nervous time, especially in the first half.
Gortletteragh were the better team in the first half and only for some great scores by ‘Man of the Match’ Emlyn Mulligan and a fantastic save by Jesse Mc Guinness the margin could have been much greater than a single point. After a nervous start to the second half the Gaels dominated the game and finished comfortable winners. There were jubilant scenes at the end of the game.
Thanks for the great support at the game and the great reception when the team arrived back in Kinlough.
Well done to each and every one of the intermediate panel who put so much hard work into ensuring that the Gaels return to the Senior Championship in 2012.
Congratulations to Billy and Brian on doing such a great job.
Note: For photographs supplied by Claudio Salviato Photography there are prints available for sale. Contact Claudio in the Dartry Centre for more details.
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Club Notes 20.09.2011
01 year ago
by melving
in club notes
Intermediate Final
This Saturday evening the Gaels travel to Ballinamore for the Intermediate Final.
They take on Gortletterragh and the throw in is at 5pm.
Best wishes to all the lads and the mentors Billy and Brian.
We ask as many as possible to travel to Ballinamore and cheer on the lads.
Senior Final
The Senior Championship Final takes place on Sunday,between our neighbours Glencar/Manorhamilton and St Marys.
The Club will be involved as well when the Melvin Gaels team who won the Senior Final in 1961 parade at the final. This is a great honour for all these players who performed so well for the Club all of fifty years ago. It will be a proud day for them all.
Good Luck to Glencar/ Manor in the final.
Lotto Draw
The numbers drawn in the Melvin Gaels Lotto draw held in The Home, Rossinver on Sunday night 18th September were – 3, 12, 13 and 20. There was no Jackpot winner. Other winners were €40: Kevin Regan, Rossinver. Each of the following won €20 each: Jose Carvallo, Glenade, Gerry McGurrin, Agharrow, Kinlough, Brendan Brennan (Senior), Edenville, Kinlough.
Next draw in McGloin’s, Kinlough on Sunday 2nd October when the Jackpot will be €2,550.
Club Notes 13.06.2011
01 year ago
by admin
in club notes
Shield Game v Ballinamore
There was another good victory for the Gaels on Saturday evening when they took on Sean O Heslins, Ballinamore in the Shield.
This win means that they have now reached the Shield Final.
Final score was Melvin Gaels 1-15, Sean O Heslins 0-4.
This was a great team performance, well done to all concerned.
League Game at Weekend
The Gaels make the short trip to Manorhamilton on Saturday when the take on Glencar/Manorhamilton in the Senior League.
Throw in for this game is 7pm.
Lotto
The numbers drawn in the Melvin Gaels Lotto draw held in The Village Inn on Sunday night were 7,10,17 and 24.
There was no Jackpot winner. Other winners were- €40 Austin Mc Gurrin, Gubacreeney, Kinlough, €20 each Michael Kivlehan c/o Gilbrides, Rossinver, Johnny Goodwin, Bundoran and Concepta Kelly, Diamond Bar, Tullaghan.
Next draw Sunday June 26 in Diamond Bar, Tullaghan.
Jackpot €2,200.
