Kinlough, Co. Leitrim, Ireland
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Club Notes 04.03.2013
2 months ago
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Bord na nOg Failte Isteach
Melvin Gaels Bord na nOg held an Open Day on Saturday 2nd March from 10.30am to 12.30pm. The theme of the event was “Failte Isteach” with the emphasis placed on inclusion. An invitation via local newspapers was issued to all members of the surrounding community to come and visit our club facility and meet club members and players. Special effort was made in the lead up to this event by our club chairperson David Gillespie and coaching officer, Pat Gallagher, who visited all the schools in the area to advertise the Open Day. The purpose of the day was to encourage people from the community to learn more about their local GAA club. The focus was on welcoming those who may be new to the area and who may not have had involvement with Melvin Gaels in the past.
We were blessed with a dry, bright day at Melvin Park which helped ensure that families turned up in large numbers to enjoy the organised activities. Eight members of the winning Melvin Gaels County championship team were on hand to provide coaching and share tips as they guided the children through a variety of football drills and skills, culminating in football games based on the Go Games model.
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While all the fun was going on outside, parents were welcomed indoors for a cup of tea and a chat. Bord na nOg chairperson David Gillespie gave a brief talk to parents covering issues such as the club code of behaviour, mandatory wearing of mouthguards for all underage players, and the importance of parental involvement in children’s sporting activities. David placed great emphasis on the fact that fun is the main objective when coaching children in the basic skills of Gaelic football. Daniel Branley spoke about the issue of Child Protection in children’s sport. Jenny Mc Gloin has recently been appointed as the club’s Child Protection Officer. In all 135 children were registered to play football for the forthcoming season. Under 6 – Under 12 age groups will begin training on Saturday 6th April at 10.30am.
Members of the Gaelic4mothers and Others team were present to promote this recreational initiative. This programme focuses on teaching the basic skills of Gaelic football to women who have never played before. Melvin Gaels is the only club in Co. Leitrim running Gaelic4mothers and Others. This programme has gone from strength to strength and is now in its third year. We signed up fifteen new women on the day, leading to a total of 45 women registered as participants in the Gaelic4mothers and Others programme.
At the close of activities, parents and children were treated to a fine display of football between Garadice Gaels and Melvin Gaels minor teams.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who contributed to the success of the day, especially those players and members of the Senior Board who gave so generously of their time.
North Leitrim Camogie
Sunday 9th march at St Clares Primary Astro turf Manorhamilton.
U12 at 4pm, U14 at 5pm.
€15 for affiliation and insurance for the year, €2 for use of Astro turf.
Everyone welcome.
Membership
Membership for 2013 is now due and it is the same as last year, €25 for adults. €10 for Under 18s and €50 for membership and lotto. There is also a Family membership of €50.
Membership should be paid to Ciara Barrett or any of the Committee
Lotto
Draw took place in Dew Drop Inn. Numbers were 2, 11, 17, 23 . There was no jackpot winner. Other winners were, €40 Colm McGowan, Edenville,€20 Jane McCarron, Kinlough ,€20 Cian McGloin, Kinlough,€20 Eibhea O’Hara, Laughta.
Next draw on 17th March, Wellington Bar, jackpot €1100.
Club Notes 25.02.2013
2 months ago
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Open Day and Registration Bord na nÓg
Melvin Gaels Bord na nÓg Open / Registration day on Saturday 2nd March 10.30am-12.30pm. Senior Players available on the day to organize activities for children. Children from 4 years (must be attending primary school) to 17 years can register to play Gaelic underage football with the club. Emphasis on fun and participation for children 4-12 years old. Registration is €10 for underage membership for the year. Non Members and newcomers to the area are all welcome to come along and find out more about the club on the day.
Cycle Run – A Great Success
On Sunday 17th February, Melvin Gaels held the inaugural ‘Tour De Melvin’, a fun cycle around the famous North Leitrim lake, in aid of the Lydia Branley Trust Fund and the Melvin Gaels Player Injury Fund.
Over 120 competitors eagerly participated on what was fortunately a beautiful, crisp spring morning. All who took part thoroughly enjoyed it and agreed that it should become an annual event.
The huge success of the cycle is owed, firstly to the competitors, but also to the sponsors; Noel McGowan Spar, Shane Gallagher Drowes Salmon Fishery, BMG Hardware Bundoran, Simpsons Kinlough, The Courthouse Restaurant, Al Connolly Butchers and Teds Bike Shop Donegal Town, to all those who collected sponsorship and those who gave very generously to the cause, and to those who provided refreshments on the day.
To date €1000 has been raised for each cause and we hope to maintain the success of this event for years to come.
Games at the weekend
On Sunday Glencar/Manorhamilton came to Melvin Park for a Senior League game and had an easy win over the Gaels . This was never going to be easy for the Gaels with five of the first team injured.
The juniors played their first game in Mohill and were narrowly defeated as well.
The only winners at the weekend were the minors who had a good win in Gortletterragh.
Membership
Membership for 2013 is now due and it is the same as last year, €25 for adults. €10 for Under 18s and €50 for membership and lotto. There is also a Family membership of €50.
Membership should be paid to Ciara Barrett or any of the Committee
Lotto
The numbers drawn in the Melvin Gaels Lotto draw held in McGloins Kinlough, were- 9,12,15 and 24. There was no Jackpot winner. Other winners were €40 , Mary O Reilly, Lakeland Lodge, Kinlough, €20 each Michael Feely, Lurganhugh, Manorhamilton, Sean Mc Gowan, 1A Melvin Fields, Kinlough and Bernie Mc Gloin, Glenade.
Next draw in the Dew Drop Inn, Tullaghan on Sunday March 3rd, Jackpot €1,050.00.
Club Notes 04.02.2013
3 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
03 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 17.12.2012
5 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 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 27.02.2012
01 year ago
by melving
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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 18.07.2011
01 year ago
Minor League Final
The final last Wednesday evening turned out to be one of the best games of the year so far. The large crowd of supporters from Kinlough were disappointed with the result but very proud of the performance that these young players produced. This was a game that the Gaels could and probably should have won, having led by seven points with about ten minutes of normal time to go. The confusion and delay concerning the score at the end of normal time did not help either team going into extra time. It’s hard to understand why the scoreboard was not in use for this final.
Nevertheless, well done to Liam, Fergal and all the young lads. No doubt these lads will compete in many more finals in the years ahead
Championship Begins
The Intermediate Championship begins next Sunday when the Gaels take on Ballinaglera in the first game round of Group Three.
This game is in Pairc Sean at 2pm.
Good luck to Billy, Brian and all the lads.
League Game v Drumreilly
On Saturday evening the Gaels recorded a five point win over Drumreilly in the senior league.
This game was played in terrible conditions and it was difficult to play any good football.
Final score was Melvin Gaels 1-8, Drumreilly 0-6.
Thanks
The Club would like to thank Dympna and Simon Foley of SDF Developments who sponsored footballs for the team.
Cake Sale
Melvin Gaels Bord na nOg are holding a Cake sale on Saturday 23rd July after 7pm mass and on Sunday 24th July after 11.00am. Mass. There will be lots of delicious home baking on sale. Please support this fund raiser. Bord na nOg caters for all our young Gaelic footballers from 4 to 18 years of age. We are also holding a bag-pack in Super-Valu, Bundoran on Saturday 30th July.
Sympathy
The Club extends deepest sympathy to the wife and family of Oliver Feeley, Rossinver, who passed away last week.
May He Rest In Peace.
Club Notes 07.02.2011
02 years ago
by melving
in club notes
Well Done Lads
Well done to Paul Brennan and Conor Sheridan and all the Leitrim team, on the great win over Clare on Sunday.
Good luck next weekend.
Club Membership
Club membership is now due for 2011.
Membership for the year is 25 Euro and 50 Euro for inclusion in the Club lotto for the year.
Membership should be given to the treasurer, Joe Mc Carron or any of the Club Committee members.
Bord na Nog
The outgoing chairman of Bord na Nog, Mark Cleary, was re-elected and Mary Mc Sharry is continuing as Secretary.
Sean Mc Gowan, Agharrow is the new Treasurer.
Good luck to all the officers in 2011.
