Kinlough, Co. Leitrim, Ireland
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Club Notes 29.10.2012
6 months ago
by admin
in club notes
Connacht Championship
The long trip to Kiltoom on Sunday proved fruitless for the seniors when they were well beaten by St Brigids playing on their home ground. Why a game like this has to be played on a club’s home ground is hard to understand. Nevertheless, in the first half of the game the Gaels were the better team and should have gone in at the break well ahead. In the second half the experience of the home side told and they finished the game well ahead. The scoreline did not do the Gaels justice as they missed a lot of chances right throughout the game.
A word of thanks to all the supporters who made the long trip to the outskirts of Athlone for the game and well done to all the lads and the mentors who have done the Club proud this year
Under 16 Champions!
The Under 16 team added a third Championship at Under age for the Gaels when they followed the Under 14s and the Minors to win the 13 a side Championship on Saturday evening in Pairc Seam this was a spirited performance by these young lads and they dominated the game from the throw in. Kiltubrid fought hard, but were outplayed by this very impressive Gaels team.
Congratulations and well done to all the lads and to mentors, Mark Cleary, Blaine Mulligan and Paul Rooney.
Club Hoodies
Anyone wishing to buy the new Club Hoodies please note that they are now for sale at Mc Gowan’s Spar, Kinlough.
Club Notes 22.10.2012
7 months ago
by admin
in club notes
Connacht Club Championship
After the great win in the County Final, as underdogs, the Senior team now travel to Kiltoom in Roscommon on Sunday to take on St. Brigid’s in the Connacht Championship. Given that St. Brigid’s are playing on their own Club Ground and were All Ireland finalists, the Gaels go in again as very much as second best.
There is no doubt this young Melvin Gaels team that has performed excellently over the last two years will perform well again and is well capable of beating any team on the day.
Good Luck to all the lads and Billy, Liam and Aiden.
There was a fantastic crowd in Pairc Sean to support the team in the County Final and even though it’s a much longer journey this time, we hope that as many as possible will travel and give great support to all the lads who have done Kinlough so proud over the last two years.
The throw in time for the game on Sunday is 2.30pm. For anyone who has not been in Kiltoom before it’s situated approximately three miles on the Roscommon side of Athlone just off the Roscommon/Athlone Road. (Google Map Streetview)
Lotto Draw
The numbers drawn in the Lotto draw held in The Diamond Bar, Tullaghan on Sunday 14th October were: 14, 17, 21 & 24. There was no jackpot winner. Other winners were: €40 Dee Hughes, c/o Village Inn, Kinlough. €20 to each of the following: Stephen McGurrin, Gubacreeny, Kinlough, Francis McGloin, Glenade and Marie Joyce, Belfast. Next draw in Village Inn on October 28th. Jackpot €1,500.00
Club Hoodies
Anyone wishing to buy the new Club Hoodies please note that they are now for sale at Mc Gowan’s Spar, Kinlough.
Club Notes 28.05.2012
11 months ago
Good Luck on Sunday
Good Luck to all the Leitrim Lads on Sunday in London.
To the Gaels lads Paul, Emlyn, Conor and Fabian we all wish you well on the big day.
Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps
Registration is now under way for this summer’s Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps. Camps will be held during the month of July in Ck-on-Shannon, Manorhamilton, Ballinamore, Drumshanbo, Kinlough, Mohill, Aughavas, Dromahair, Gortletteragh, Drumkeerin, Fenagh and Leitrim Village. The cost of attending is as follows: 1st child €55, 2nd child €45 with all additional brothers or sisters only €40.
Applications can be made online at www.gaa.ie/kelloggsculcamps or please return a written application form to Páirc Seán MacDiarmada, Dublin Rd, Ck-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim.
All children attending will receive a full camp kit including bag.
Lotto
The numbers drawn in the Melvin Gaels Lotto draw held in the Wellington Bar on Sunday night were- 3,5,6 and 21.
There was no Jackpot winner.
Other winners were , €40 Aly Moffatt, 9 Castle St., Manorhamilton, €20 each, Mary Kate Mc Gowan, Laughta House, Kinlough, Adriel Mc Guinness, Rossinver and John Gallagher, Edenville, Kinlough.
Next Draw in The Home, Rossinver on Sunday June 10. Jackpot €1,050.00.
Sympathy
The Club extends Deepest Sympathy to the Fergus Family, of Kinlough, Bundoran and Tullaghan on the death at the weekend of Aiden.
Aiden was well known the area. He took part in the fundraising “Mock Wedding” for the Club some years ago.
May he rest in Peace.
The Club also extends Deepest Sympathy to the O’Rourke family, Tullaghan on the death of Frank.
Frank played for the Gaels in the 1970s. May he rest in Peace.
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
Second half heroics not enough for Melvin Gaels
01 year ago
by admin
in club notes
Melvin Gaels’ dreams of reaching a Connacht Final next weekend were dashed on Sunday last in Pairc Sean MacDiarmada after a hugely entertaining and absorbing contest with Mayo Intermediate champions, Davitts but the Kinlough men will be looking back on this game with plenty of regret.
Melvin Gaels 0-12
Davitts 1-12
Although they opened the scoring through David McSharry, Melvin Gaels were not up to speed in the opening half and trailed by seven points at the interval. Despite that deficit they re-emerged for the second half with a renewed focus and they dominated the remainder of the game. The Mayo men were unable to get near the ball in midfield as Melvin Gaels began to force their way back into contention. After moving from full-forward to midfield, brendan Brennan had a significant impact on proceedings while Peter McGowan and David McSharry were also causing all manner of problems for their opponents.
Melvin Gaels created numerous opportunities as they were practically camped in the Davitts half for the second but they were let down a combination of poor shooting, rash decision making and an outstanding block form Kevin Gallager to deny McSharry what seemed a certain goal.
At the other end the Davitts full-forward line were always dangerous whenever they were on the attack and the fact that all but one of their points came from that department gives an indication of their strength. The corner forwards, Aiden McTigue and in particular Michael Conroy were both good on the ball, very fast and deadly accurate in front of goal while full-forward Fergal McGrath, who was crowned man of the match was full of running. While his contribution in the second half may not have been as immediately evident, the manner in which he made life difficult for the Melvin Gaels’ defenders meant building from the back was a difficult task.
After David McSharry opened the scoring for Melvin Gaels it seemed as though the vocal home support may well be in for another special day but Davitts replied emphatically. Two aiden McTigue points gave the Mayo champions a fifth minutes lead before they struck decisively for what would prove to be the game’s only goal. Fergal McGrath and Keith Prendergast combined well to release Michael Conroy who finished confidently past Jess McGuinness.
That goal seemed to really deflate the Melvin Gaels players who now looked to be playing without the confidence that saw them dispatch Coolaney Mullinabreena in such emphatic style in the previous round. They did keep in touch with an Emlyn Mulligan free but at this stage of the game Melvin Gaels looked rattled and appeared guilty of showing their opponents too much respect.
©2011 Leitrim Observer
Davitts do it their way once more
01 year ago
by admin
in match reports
Davitts 1-12
Melvin Gaels 0-12
Mike Finnerty
Carrick-on-Shannon
IF it’s action, drama, romance and excitement you want from your GAA experience these days, then you really should start following the fortunes of the Davitts footballers. Last Sunday, once again, they treated their travelling army of supporters to the full range of emotions before booking their place in next Saturday’s Connacht Intermediate championship final.
In the first half, Pete Warren’s team turned on the style to blitz Melvin Gaels and the half-time score told its own story; Davitts leading by 1-9 to 0-5.
It was a carbon copy of their first half performance in the recent County Final; the key positions were all under Davitts’ control, the ball was being moved at pace and with precision, and their inside forwards were on song. Michael Conroy gunned 1-5 before the short whistle while Fergal McGrath and Aidan McTigue each clipped two points from play. Outside them, Colm Boyle, Ronan McNamara and Paul Carey were masters of all they surveyed, while the half-forward line of Keith Prendergast, David McDonagh and Pat Coyle did the heavy lifting and link-work in equal measure.
Some of the moves and scores brought the words, ‘shock’ and ‘awe’ to mind. When McNamara drilled over a free to nudge Davitts into an eight-points lead soon after the restart, the outcome seemed set in stone. However, any thoughts of the second half being a victory parade for the South Mayo lads were quickly dispelled once the Leitrim champions got into their groove. Davitts seemed to ‘hit the wall’ soon after the restart and their opponents didn’t stand on ceremony as they tried to wipe out the deficit. With 58 minutes on the clock, just two points separated the sides. The Leitrim men were gaining with every stride and their partisan fans were in full voice. They had forced their way into contention on the back of three Emlyn Mulligan frees and wind-assisted points from distance from Martin McCarron, Stephen McGurran and Peter McGowan.
Davitts penchant for back-chat and making eye contact with the referee had also made Mulligan’s job a little easier at times, although the county forward did kick some uncharacteristic wides.
In the five remaining minutes though, Davitts dug deep and rallied to the cause. Men like Colm Boyle, Carlos O’Gara, Ronan McNamara and Aidan McTigue won some hard ball and did small things that made a big difference. The entire Davitts defence also closed ranks in the face of incessant Melvin Gaels pressure, and when a free was hard-earned at the other end, Michael Conroy lobbed the ball over the bar to put the issue to bed.
That insurance score brought his tally for the day to 1-7, but his two points in the last quarter of the game were invaluable. The first broke a Melvin Gaels run of three points without reply while his last gave Davitts some breathing space.
Melvin Gaels will have been in reflective mood on their journey back to Kinlough. They didn’t turn up in the first half, but if they had been more ruthless during their time in the ascendancy they could have upset the odds. Instead, a string of shots that dropped short and some bad option-taking let Davitts off the hook.
The winners set the tone in the first quarter and were six points up after fifteen minutes as their full-forward line of McTigue, McGrath and Conroy went to work.
A peach of a point on 90 seconds showed what kind of mood captain Conroy was in, and his goal on six minutes lit up the overcast afternoon.
Fergal McGrath and Keith Prendergast were involved in its creation but the finish was all Conroy; his right-footed shot flying past a startled Jess McGuinness on his near-post from eight yards.
Over the next 25 minutes, it was ‘total football’ from Davitts but there was plenty more twists and turns before the day was over.
Davitts
M Diskin; C Roche, F Barrett, K Gallagher; J Clarke, C Boyle, J Cummins; R McNamara (0-1, 1f), P Carey; K Prendergast, D McDonagh, P Coyne; A McTigue (0-2), F McGrath (0-2), M Conroy (1-7, 3fs).
Subs used: C O’Gara for Prendergast; A Roche for Clarke; L Kearns for McDonagh; J Ronayne for Carey (inj); M Cosgrove for Cummins.
Melvin Gaels
J McGuinness; S Clancy, F McMorrow, S Ryan; C McGowan, J Phelan, P Brennan; M McCarron (0-1), S McGurran (0-1); D McSharry (0-1), E Mulligan (0-6, 6fs), P McGowan (0-1); T Lipsett (0-1), B Brennan, C Sheridan.
Subs used: K McGlone for Clancy; J Connolly for McCarron; D Roper for Lipsett.
Referee: O Kelly (Roscommon)
©2011 The Mayo News
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…
Congratulations to Leitrim
05 years ago
by melving
Well done Emlyn and Colin on securing a good win in New York. Congratulations to Emlyn on winning the man of the match award too. The final score was Leitrim 0-17 New York 0-06.
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