Kinlough, Co. Leitrim, Ireland
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Club Notes 29.04.2013
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The Late Peter Feeley
There was shock and sadness in the Club and in the wider Community at the news of the sad and sudden death of Peter Feeley, Moniengaugagh, Glenade.
Peter was a very popular player with the Gaels before going off to work in England. He was always a great supporter of Melvin Gaels and of Leitrim down the years. He was there to celebrate on October the 4th, 1998 when the Gaels beat hot favourites Sean O’Heslins to win the Senior Final. Last year, fourteen years later, almost to the day, October the 7th, Peter was back again in Pairc Sean, to see his beloved Gaels beat four in a row winners Glencar/Manorhamilton to win the Senior Final again. This time Peter was even more delighted because his nephew, Stephen Clancy, played a great game for the Gaels. He was a proud man at the final whistle and his broad smile said it all.
Deepest Sympathy is extended to his sister, Mary Clancy, brothers, Con, Pat and Martin and all his many relatives and many friends.
May He Rest in Peace.
Good Luck Leitrim
The Club would like to wish good luck to all the Leitrim Team and management in the game in New York at the weekend.
Best of Luck to Gaels lads, BB, Paul and Fabian and also Emlyn.
Lotto
The numbers drawn in the Melvin Gaels Lotto Draw held in the Village Inn, Kinlough on Sunday night were 1,4,16 and 20. There was no Jackpot winner. Other winners were €40 Mary Connolly, Aghanlish, Kinlough, €20 each John James Boyle, Ardfarna, Bundoran, Cubby Lipsett, Park, Kinlough and Austin Mc Gurran, Gubacreeney, Kinlough. Next draw on Sunday May 5th in Gilbrides, Rossinver, Jackpot €1250.00.
Defeat for the Juniors
On Sunday the Junior team was well beaten by a stronger Dromahaire team in a Division 3 League game in Kinlough.
Games coming up
On Saturday the Senior team travel to Leitrim Gaels for a Shield game, throw in for this game is 7pm. On Monday (Bank Holiday), the Juniors take on Gortletterragh at 12 noon in Melvin Park in a Division 3 League game.
Club Notes 23.04.2013
3 weeks ago
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Lotto
The numbers drawn in the Melvin Gaels Lotto Draw held in the Village Inn, Kinlough on Sunday night were 1,4,16 and 20. There was no Jackpot winner. Other winners were €40 Mary Connolly, Aghanlish, Kinlough, €20 each John James Boyle, Ardfarna, Bundoran, Cubby Lipsett, Park, Kinlough and Austin Mc Gurran, Gubacreeney, Kinlough. Next draw on Sunday May 5th in Gilbrides, Rossinver, Jackpot €1250.00.
No Joy at the Weekend
The seniors went to Carrick on Shannon on Sunday and despite putting in a very good performance were beaten by St. Marys on a scoreline of 1-12 to 0-11. On Saturday evening the junior team travelled to Manorhamilton and were also beaten by a similar margin, 1-14 to 1-10.
Games coming up
On Sunday the Junior team take on Dromahair in a division 3 League game in Melvin Park. Throw in for this game is 1pm.
Club Notes 14.01.2013
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
New Arrivals
Congratulations to Christina and Gareth Foley on the birth of their baby daughter and also to Yolanda and Pat Gallagher on the birth of their baby son.
Gaeltacht Scholarships 2013
Leitrim Co Board GAA is offering Gaeltacht Scholarships to Leitrim boys and girls as part of their promotion of An Ghaeilge. These grants are open to registered and paid-up members of Leitrim clubs, boys or girls.
A draw will be made from the eligible applications received at the February meeting of the Co Board. Five of the grants are part-sponsored by Coláiste na bhFiann for attendance at their college in Sligo. Two other grants are for attendance at Coláiste Ó Direáin on Inis Mór and are sponsored by that college. When students return they can claim their scholarship money on production of evidence of having successfully completed the course.
Application forms can be printed from the Leitrim GAA website www.leitrimgaa.ie They can be found on the left hand side under “Scór”, then “ Gaeltacht Scholarships”. or can be had from Seán Ó Súilleabháin, Rúnaí Cultúir agus Teanga, Achadh Dearca, Béal an Átha Móir, Co Liatroma
Beidh na hiarratais le fail i ngach meánscoil sa Chontae freisin.
The closing date for applications is Saturday 19 January 2013.
Lotto
The numbers drawn in the Melvin Gaels Lotto Draw held in the Wellington Bar, Kinlough on Sunday January 6th were-5,9.13 and 15. There was no Jackpot winner. Other winners were €40 Danica Mitchell, Melvin Fields, Kinlough, €20 each Donna Mulligan, Ballyshannon, Mary O’Rourke, Tullaghan and Aiden Mc Gurrin, Monien, Kinlough. Next Draw in the Village Inn, Kinlough on Sunday January 20th. Jackpot €1,150.00.
Irish Classes
Irish Classes (Ciorcal Gaeilge) will return again in Kinlough Community Centre on Tuesday nights at 7.30pm. Newcomers 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 McGowans 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 McGowan 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
Club Notes 29.12.2012
4 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 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 10.12.2012
5 months ago
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Congratulations to Emlyn and BB
Congratulations to Emlyn Mulligan, who was selected as Leitrim County Player of the Year and BB Brennan, who was selected as Leitrim Club Player of the Year by Leitrim County Board. This is another great honour for the Club, well done to both.
Great Night of Celebrations
Friday night in the Allingham Arms Hotel Bundoran was a night when Melvin Gaels celebrated what was a fantastic year for the small North Leitrim Club. This year has turned out to be one of the most successful in the Club’s history, when the Gaels won the Leitrim Senior County Championship, beating rivals and four ‘in a row winners’, Glencar/Manorhamilton in the final. As well, the Minors, Under 16’s and Under 14’s won their respective Championships. There was a lot to celebrate on Friday night, and Donegal All-Ireland winner, David Walsh, came along to present the Senior medals. David congratulated the team and said it was a great achievement for such a small club remarked how bright the future looks for Melvin Gaels, having done so well at underage. David Mc Sharry, Senior team captain presented the minor medals on the night.
Billy Gavigan, senior manager, complimented all the players for the fantastic effort they put in over the year. Brendan Brennan (BB) was selected as Senior Player of the year and Patrick Mc Gowan was selected as Intermediate Player of the year. A presentation was made to Club Chairman, Dessie Sheridan for all his hard work and dedication to Melvin Gaels over the years.
Friday night was a night to remember for all the people of Kinlough and surrounding areas.
Thanks to Spar, Kinlough, The Courthouse Restaurant, Patrick Mc Gloin, Connolly Motors, Sligo, Henry’s Restaurant, Perfect Scent, Kinlough, Kathleen Foley, BMG and Spring a Ring Taxis who sponsored prizes on the night.
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 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 ordered from the Club.
Club Notes 04.12.2012
5 months ago
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A Night of Celebration
The Club Dinner Dance and presentation will take place in the Allingham Arms Hotel, Bundoran, on Friday next 7th December. This promises to be a great night of celebration after a fantastic year for the Club. Presentation of medals to the Senior County Champions and also to the minor championship winners will take place on the night and a “Special Guest” will do the presentation. Music will be by The Beez Neez band. Some tickets are still available, they cost €25 each, and can be got from any club member or from local shops.
Lotto
Congratulations to Mary Mc Gowan, Laughta, Kinlough who won the Jackpot of €1600 in the Melvin Gaels lotto draw which was held in Gilbrides, Rossinver on Sunday night, November 25th.
The numbers drawn were, 2, 11, 14 and 19.
Next draw will be held in the Dew Drop Inn, Tullaghan, on Sunday December 9th , Jackpot €1,000.
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 ordered from the Club.
Club Notes 13.11.2012
6 months ago
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League Final
No joy for the Seniors on Sunday in the Senior League Final against Glencar/Manorhamilton in Pairc Sean when they were beaten by the narrowest of margins. The Gaels never produced the kind of football they played in the Senior Championship final. After missing a number of scoring chances in the first half they went into the break scoreless, but were still only two points down, so there was very little between the teams.
In the second half the Gaels played better football, and some great scores from Emlyn Mulligan meant the final whistle arrived with both sides having scored six points. It was the extra time that decided the contest, with Glencar/Manorhamilton getting an all important goal and although the Gaels got two more points they were unable to get the point that would have brought a replay.
In eighty minutes of football the crowd saw only fifteen scores in all, eight from the Gaels and seven from Manorhamilton, numerous yellow cards and inevitably two red, as well as a lot of strange refereeing decisions.
This was not the kind of game that we would like to see every weekend. The only thing that kept the game interesting was the closeness of the score. Well done to all the lads and the mentors who did so well over the year in the league and brought the Senior Championship title to Kinlough.
Congratulations to Glencar/Manorhamilton on their win.
Good Luck
Good luck and best wishes to Paul Mc Gurrin and his girlfriend Celine McConnan on their travels.
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 ordered from Club.
Lotto
The numbers drawn in the Melvin Gaels Lotto draw held in the Mc Gloins, Kinlough on Sunday Nov. 11th were 11,16,18 and 22. There was no Jackpot winner. Other winners were, Gareth Branley, Muckrim, Kinlough, €20 each, Eugene Connolly, Cabra, Dublin, Claire Rooney, Glenview, Kinlough, and Patsy Foley, Kinlough.
Next draw on Sunday November 25th in Gilbrides Rossinver Jackpot €1,600.
Dinner Dance
The Melvin Gaels Dinner Dance and presentation will take place in the Allingham Arms Hotel on Friday 7th December. The music will be by Beez Neez. Tickets are now on sale and they cost €25 each and are available from any club member and in the local shops.
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 29.10.2012
6 months ago
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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.
U-16 B Final
6 months ago
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Melvin Gaels U-16′s are in the B Championship final versus Kiltubrid this Saturday 27th in Carrick at 3pm! Best of luck to the lads and the management!
Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/events/487245101308418/
