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Club Notes 04.08.2010
Aug 4th
Another defeat for the Seniors
The Seniors were beaten by Sean O’Heslins on a scoreline of 2-04 to 1-10 on Saturday evening in Pairc Sean.
The Gaels were never in the game in the first half and went in at the break two points behind. This could have been worse if Gareth Phelan had not pulled off two great saves.
Having had a player sent off (Colm McGowan) the Gaels were always going to have difficulty getting anything from the game.
Nevertheless the Gaels put in a much better performance in the second period and went into the lead halfway through.
Once again it was the same old story, the Melvin Gaels players could not get the scores they needed and Sean O’Heslins got the all important goal which came from a 45 which found its way to the net.
Overall the performance from the Gaels in both games was not good enough.
Minors Going Well
The Gaels Minor team are going well in the Championship, drawing with Dromahaire in Melvin Park in a game played in terrible conditions and getting a very good win in Annaduff last week.
This week they take on Leitrim Gaels in Melvin Park.
Good Luck to all the lads and their mentors.
Speedy Recovery
The Club is delighted to hear that Gerry Mc Gurran is making a good recovery from his recent accident.
We all hope to see back on the lorry soon!
Lotto
The numbers drawn in the Melvin Gaels Lotto held in The Home, Rossinver on Sunday night were- 10, 18,19 and 24.
There was no Jackpot winner.
Other winners were, €40, Colm Mc Gowan, Edenville, Kinlough, €20 each, David Mc Gloin, Glenade, Catherine Sheridan, Kinlough and Colm Mc Gowan, Kinlough.
Next draw on Sunday August 8 in The Melvin Hotel.
Jackpot €1,350.
Thanks for the Support
Thanks to Erin Recyclers for the help in organizing the Scrap Metal Clean up in aid of the Club. This will continue this every Saturday for the Summer from 10am -2pm. A FREE skip will be available to collect all metal, iron, copper, aluminium items such as lawnmowers, cookers, washing machines, paint pots, stoves, stereos, bikes and lots more. For those with difficulty bringing the items to Kinlough, some Melvin Gaels players will be available with a trailer to collect items every Saturday morning.
Also old cars, trailers, farm machinery, etc can be collected on site for free at any time. Ring Ciara 087 9079962 for collection or further details
Thanks to all who have helped so far.
Club Notes 26.07.2010
Jul 26th
No Joy in First Game
The Seniors finished up losing to Mohill by three points on Saturday evening in Pairc Sean.
They performed reasonably well in the first half and were unlucky to go into the break a point behind, thanks to a late goal from Mohill. In the second half things seemed to go all wrong and the Gaels just could not put the ball over the bar.
Five points in any game is not good enough and things will have to improve greatly if they hope to progress any further in the Championship.
It will be a tough assignment again on Saturday evening against Sean O’Heslins.
Good luck to all the players and mentors.
Throw in for the game is 7.30pm.
Junior Championship Begins
On Monday at 2.30pm the Juniors take on Gortletterragh in Drumshanbo in the first game of the Junior Championship.
Good luck to all the lads and Peter, Aiden and John who have put in a lot of work with the Juniors this year.
Lotto
The numbers drawn in the Melvin Gaels Lotto held in The Home, Rossinver on Sunday night were- 10, 18,19 and 24.
There was no Jackpot winner.
Other winners were, €40, Colm Mc Gowan, Edenville, Kinlough, €20 each, David Mc Gloin, Glenade, Catherine Sheridan, Kinlough and Colm Mc Gowan, Kinlough.
Next draw on Sunday August 8 in The Melvin Hotel.
Jackpot €1,350.
Thanks for the Support
Thanks to Erin Recyclers for the help in organizing the Scrap Metal Clean up in aid of the Club. This will continue this every Saturday for the Summer from 10am -2pm. A FREE skip will be available to collect all metal, iron, copper, aluminium items such as lawnmowers, cookers, washing machines, paint pots, stoves, stereos, bikes and lots more. For those with difficulty bringing the items to Kinlough, some Melvin Gaels players will be available with a trailer to collect items every Saturday morning.
Also old cars, trailers, farm machinery, etc can be collected on site for free at any time. Ring Ciara 087 9079962 for collection or further details
Thanks to all who have helped so far.
Div 4 Match report – Annaduff v Melvin Gaels
Jun 29th
The Melvin Gaels junior team recorded a 2-11 to 2-7 victory over Annaduff in a game where few expected a win was possible. Struggling to muster a team together, the Gaels set out on the long drive on Sunday morning with the bare fifteen that included injured and Sea Sessioned men!
Played in changeable conditions, the Gaels opened the scoring with a Jonathon Connolly free in what was a balanced opening ten minutes. Annaduff took control of the game early in the first half and hit an unanswered 2-4 in a fifteen minute spell. This did not affect the Gaels resolve as the midfield pairing of Pat Gallagher and Michael Tiffoney worked immensely hard to gain possession throughout the half and worked the ball into a forward line that was hungry for scores. Roper, Connolly, McGuinness, the workhorse Clancy and Kilkenny constantly showed for ball however the Gael’s conversion rate was low in the first half due to a lack of inter-play between the forwards. Nonetheless, the Gaels walked in at half time having put 5 points on the score board to Annaduff’s 2-5. The highlight of the first half was a long run from defence by Blaine Mulligan which ended in a fine point, a statement of intent by the Gaels captain. The other scores in the half came from Roper, Tiffoney and Connolly (0-2).
With a strong team spirit the Gaels emerged as a different team in the second half. The opening ten minutes saw the Gaels midfield dominate the centre of the park with Tiffoney sending in long probing passes into a forward line who were now working hard off each other. A series of quick attacks involving good interplay saw the Gaels hit an unanswered 2-3 with goals from McGuiness and Kilkenny and points from Connolly, Kilkenny and O’Reilly. Annaduff worked hard to get back into the match but were restricted to 2 points by a hard working Gaels defence and forward line that hassled the Annaduff defence every time they tried to break forward. The Gaels saw out what was a sporting game with another fine Connolly point and 2 more points from O’Reilly.
The win bodes well for the Junior team’s championship ambitions in August. What was evident on Sunday and what has been a trait of this team all season is the fine team spirit amongst the lads and the collective resolve to stand together in the face of adversity.
Team and scorers as follows: Shane Ryan, Sean Kilkenny, Bernard McGowan, Sean Lipsett, Blaine Mulligan (c) (0-1), Matthew McGloin, Patrick McGowan, Michael Tiffoney (0-1), Pat Gallagher, Donal Clancy, Jesse McGuinness (1-0), Declan Roper (0-1), Patrick Kilkenny (1-1), Peter O’Reilly (0-3), Jonathon Connolly (0-4)
Club Notes 15.06.2010
Jun 15th
Good Luck
Good luck to Gareth and all the Leitrim lads on Sunday in Roscommon.
Tickets for Leitrim v Roscommon Game
Tickets available from Melvin Gaels for the Connacht Championship Semi Final Clash with Leitrim V Roscommon in Hyde Park, Roscommon, Sun 20th June 3.30pm. This game will be preceded by Leitrim Ladies V Galway 1.45pm. Contact Ciara on 087 9079962.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Anthony Tiffoney and Fiona Feeney who got engaged recently.
Junior Game v Glencar/ Manorhamilton
The Juniors lost by the only goal of the game on Saturday evening in Melvin Park.
This was a close game and the Gaels were ahead for a long period. There were some good scores taken by both sides.
It was a low-scoring first half with the Gaels going into the break two points ahead, 0-4 to 0-2.
There were a lot more scores in the second half and the Gaels looked to be in control until Manor got the all important goal.
The final score was Melvin Gaels 0-10, Glencar/Manorhamilton 1-10.
Melvin Gaels Lotto Results
The numbers drawn in the Melvin Gaels Lotto draw held in the Diamond Bar, Tullaghan on Sunday night were: 4, 5, 14 & 22.
There was no jackpot winner. Other winners were: €40.00 Susan Sheerin, Casltegal. The following won €20.00 each: Patrick McGowan, Glenade, Mary McGowan, Oakfield Lawn, Kinlough, and Brendan McGowan, Edenville, Kinlough.
Next jackpot €1250.00. Draw on 27th June in McGloins, Kinlough.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Davina and Martin McCarron on the birth of their baby daughter Caoimhe.
Scrap Metal Clean Up
After a successful scrap metal clean up, Melvin Gaels Scrap Saturday continues this and every Sat for the Summer from 10am -2pm. A FREE skip will be available in the Melvin Hotel car park to collect all metal, iron, copper, aluminium items such as lawnmowers, cookers, washing machines, paint pots, stoves, stereos, bikes and lots more. For those with difficulty bringing the items to Kinlough, some Melvin Gaels players will be available with a trailer to collect items every Saturday morning.
Also old cars, trailers, farm machinery, etc can be collected on site for free at any time. Ring Ciara 087 9079962 for collection or further details
Good Luck in the Exams
The Club would like to wish Good Luck to all the lads doing their Leaving Cert exams at the moment.
Club Notes 12.05.2010
May 12th
Senior Game v Drumreilly
The Seniors had a good win over Drumreilly in Melvin Park on Saturday evening.
The game was played in ideal conditions and there was some good football played by both teams.
The first half was very even with Drumreilly going two points ahead before the Gaels got going with a point from Fabian Mc Morrow. Pat Gallagher added another point to draw level and Joe Tiffoney scored a very good point but had to go off injured soon after. Good to see Joe back again. Drumreilly came back with two mare scores , the Gaels went two points ahead at the break with two frees from David Mc Sharry and a great point from Sub, Jonathon Connolly.
The Gaels played the better football in the second half and good scores from BB Brennan, Jonathon Connolly and David Mc Sharry put the Gaels in control and when young Declan Roper scored a very good goal there was no doubt about the result.
Drumreilly had a couple of goal chances near the end but the Gaels finished strongly.
Final score was Melvin Gaels 1-13 Drumreilly 0-6.
The Melvin Gaels team and scorers was: Gareth Phelan, Colm Mc Gowan, James Phelan, Shane Ryan, Fabian Mc Morrow (0-1), Conor Sheridan, Paul Mc Gurran, Martin Mc Carron, BB Brennan (0-1), Joe Mc Gowan, David Mc Sharry (0-4, 2 frees), Pat Gallagher (0-1), Joe Tiffoney (0-1), Daniel Branley (0-2), Declan Roper (1-0).
Subs: Jonathon Connolly(0-2) for Joe Tiffoney, Stephen Clancy (0-1) for Shane Ryan, Peter Mc Gowan, Tom Lipsett, Patrick Mc Gowan, Paul Simpson, Blaine Mulligan and Fergal Gallagher.
This was a good team performance from the Gaels. Well done to all.
Junior Game at the weekend
There will be a Junior game against Ballinaglera on Saturday evening in Melvin Park, throw in 7pm.
Lá Na gClub Sports Day
There was a large crowd in Melvin Park on Sunday and there were many interesting and enjoyable events. More details next week.
Well done to all who helped to make the day so successful.
Lotto
The numbers drawn were in Melvin Gaels lotto draw held in Gilbrides, Rossinver, were: 11, 13, 18, 22. There was no jackpot winner. Other winners were as follows: €40.00 Pat Maguire, Enniskillen. The following won €20.00 each: James McGowan, Laughta, Terence McGowan, Glenview, Kinlough & Tony McGowan, Cloonawillan, Kinlough.
Next draw in Wellington Bar on the 16th May. Jackpot €1,100.00
Club Notes 16.03.2010
Mar 16th
Senior Game v St. Marys
Saturday was a day that Melvin Gaels senior team will want to forget as soon as possible. They were beaten comprehensively by a St. Marys team who were much better on the day. The Gaels lined out with a large number of players missing, eight in total, from the 2009 first team, but this was no excuse for such a poor performance.
Too many players failed to perform and hopefully this was just an ‘off day’.
We know they are capable of much better than this and that they will soon put matters right.
Junior Game v Carrigallen
The Gaels travelled to Carrigallen for the opening game of the league. This was always going to be a difficult encounter and it proved so with the Gaels trailing 8 points to a Gareth Foley point at half time. A big response was required and the lads dug deep in the second half and give a spirited performance. 3 points from Gareth Foley and 1 from Fergal Gallagher saw the gap closed to 5 points half way through the second half. Carrigallen proceeded to score another goal and a point in the closing stages to finish the score 1-12 to 5 points. Team: Paul Rooney, Shane Ryan, Jonathon Connolly, Matthew McGloin, Fergal Gallagher (0-1), Blaine Mulligan (captain), Patrick McGowan, Bernard McGowan, Peter McGowan, Joe McGowan, Dermot Clancy, Donal Clancy, Damian Sheridan, Paul Simpson, Seamus Gallagher. Subs used: Gareth Foley (0-4) for Paul Simpson, Andrew McGowan for Peter McGowan, Sean Lipsett for Seamus Gallagher and Peter O’Reilly for Damian Sheridan.
Lotto
The numbers drawn in the Melvin Gaels lotto draw held in the Home, Rossinver, on Sunday night were: 1, 3, 10, 21.
Jackpot of €4650 wasn’t won.
Other winners were-
€40 Elaine Monaghan, The Orchard, Kinlough
€20 Terry Rodgers, Kinlough
€20 Paul Rooney, Kinlough
€20 Kevin McGloin, Cliffoney
Next draw in The Melvin, 21st March, Jackpot €4700!
Club Notes 23.02.2010
Feb 23rd
Senior League Begins
The first Senior League game of 2010 for the Gaels takes place in Melvin Park at 4.30 on Saturday.
This game is against Sean O Heslins, Ballinamore.
Good Luck to all involved for the year.
It would be nice to see a good support for this game.
Under 16 Training
Training starts for Under 16’s on Sunday March 7 at 4.30pm.
Anyone is interested is asked to come along.
Club Membership
Membership + Lotto (26 Draws) for Melvin Gaels, €50 for the year is now available.
Anyone wishing to join can contact Antoinette 0719842747 or 0863768233 or any of the Club Committee.
Ordinary membership is €25.
Lotto
The numbers drawn in the Melvin Gaels Lotto Draw held in The Dew Drop Inn, Tullaghan on Sunday night were-1,2,13 and 19.
There was no Jackpot winner.
Other winners were, €40 Joe Mc Carron, Mill Road, Kinlough, €20 each, Terence Mc Gowan, Glenview, Kinlough, Daniel Branley, Glenade, and Michael Feely, Mullinaleck, Kinlough.
Next Draw in The Home, Rossinver on Sunday March 7.
Jackpot €4,650.
Club Notes 18.01.2010
Jan 18th
Bord na nOg AGM
The AGM of Melvin Gaels Bord na nOg will take place in Kinlough Community Centre on Wednesday January 20th at 8pm. A good attendance is requested.
Sympathy
The club extends deepest sympathy to the Rooney family, Glencar, on the death of Francie. May he rest in peace.
Cúpla Focal
Would you like to learn a few words of Irish? If you do come along to Kinlough Community Centre on Tuesday January 26th at 8pm. The lessons will be very informal.
Club Notes 13.01.2010
Jan 13th
Lotto
The numbers drawn in the Melvin Gaels Lotto draw held in Gilbrides, Rossinver on Sunday night were- 13,14,15 and 18.
There was no Jackpot winner.
Other winners were, €40 Colm and Emer Mc Gurran, Monien, Kinlough, €20 each, Grainne Jones, Millbrook, Kinlough, Caldwell White, Millbrook, Kinlough and Nicole O’Hara, Mill Road
Next draw in The Wellington Bar on Sunday January 24.
Jackpot €4,500.
Good Luck Lads
Good luck and Best wishes to Stephen, Paul and Jesse on their travels.
Membership
Membership is now due for 2010.
The cost of Club membership has gone up to €25 but the Membership and entry to the Club Lotto for the year remains the same at €50.
Please pay as soon as possible to Treasurer, Antoinette Ryan or any of the Club Officers.
Club Notes 04.01.2010
Jan 4th
Club Annual General Meeting
The AGM took place last Saturday evening in the Community Centre and there was a good attendance.
All the outgoing officers were re-elected.
We wish Terry Tiffoney, Ciara Barrett and Antoinette Ryan every success in 2010.
Presentation of medals
Presentation of medals to the Under 21 team, who won the B Championship, took place in the Community Centre on Saturday night.
The medals were presented to the players by our own Emyln Mulligan.
Emyln said he was delighted to be giving out medals to his own clubmates.
A word of thanks to all who worked hard to put up such a great meal on the night.
Club Chairman, Terry Tiffoney thanked Gareth Phelan, Joe Mc Gowan and David Mc Sharry who put in so much work with the Under 21s and he also thanked all who worked so hard to the make the night so successful.
Congratulations to Paul Brennan, who was voted Senior Player of the Year for 2009.
Paul was presented with a trophy by John Gallagher, Spring a Ring Taxis, who has sponsored the Player of the year award for the past number of years.
Charity Game
Well done to all the players who braved the elements and turned out for the Annual Charity game on St. Stephen’s Day.
About 25 players turned out, some young and some more who have been threatening to retire from the game for a good number of years, gave a great account of themselves on what could be described as a very hard and slippery surface.
Well done to all concerned and thanks to all who contributed to the North West Simon Community.
Lotto
The numbers drawn in the Melvin Gaels Lotto draw held in McGloins, Kinlough on Sunday December 27 were- 8,9, 20 and 22.
There was no Jackpot winner.
Other winners were, €40 Evelyn Rooney, Kinlough, €20 each, Donal Hamrogue c/o Sean Ogs, Patsy Mc Govern, Ardfarna and Catherine Sheridan, Gubacreeny.
Next draw in Gilbrides, Rossinver on Sunday January 10, Jackpot €4,400.
Membership
Membership is now due for 2010.
The cost of Club membership has gone up to €25 but the Membership and entry to the Club Lotto for the year remains the same at €50.
Please pay as soon as possible to Treasurer , Antoinette Ryan or any of the Club Officers.
