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Ocean FM GAA Club Focus Melvin Gaels
This is a playback of the Ocean FM GAA Club Focus programme that was broadcast on Sunday 17th February 2013:
Direct link: https://soundcloud.com/oceanfm/gaa-club-focus-melvin-gaels
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 08.04.2012
1 year ago
Shield Game v Bornacoola
The Gaels travelled to Bornacoola on Saturday evening for a Shield game and secured win over the home side. Leading seven points to three at the break, they continued to control the game and finished strongly.
Final score Bornacoola 0-7, Melvin Gaels 0-13.
Lotto
The numbers drawn in the Melvin Gaels Lotto draw held in The Village Inn on Sunday April 1st were: 3, 5, 10 and 12. There was no outright winner. Other winners were as follows. €40: Peter McGeever, Edenville, Kinlough. €20 each: Conor McLoone, c/o The Diamond Bar, Tullaghan, Malachy McConnon, 6 Oak Grove, Kinlough. Liam Brunty, 1 Millbrook, Kinlough. Next draw in Gilbrides, Rossinver on Sunday April 14th. Jackpot €3,100.00
Well done Lads
Well done to the Leitrim lads and particularly Paul, Conor, Emlyn and Fabian on the good win over Waterford on Sunday.
Vintage Tractor Draw
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 06.03.2012
01 year ago
by melving
in club notes
Another win for the Minors
The Minors had another good win on Saturday when they defeated Garadice Gaels in Melvin Park. Well done to all.
Senior League Game v Dromahair
On Sunday the Seniors took on Dromahair in the Senior League. This was a close encounter and both teams will feel they could have won. In the end a draw was a fair result. The visitors played with the wind in the first have and should have went in at the break more than one point ahead.
In the second half the Gaels came back well and went into the lead, but Dromahair fought hard and got an equalising point from a free in the dying seconds.
Final score Melvin Gaels 0-8, Dromahair 0-8.
Vintage Tractor Project
Work on the tractor restoration is going well and it will be complete for St Patrick’s Day when it will be appearing at the Parade in Bundoran. More details next week.
Lotto
The numbers drawn in the Melvin Gaels Lotto Draw held in the Wellington Bar on Sunday night were1,2,4 and 9. There was no Jackpot winner. Other winners were, €40 James Farrell, Dromahaire, €20 each Barbara Conlon, Dromahaire,Liam Gilmartin, Kinlough and Michael Mc Gowan, Gubacreeney, Kinlough.
Next draw in the Diamond Bar, Tullaghan on Sunday march 18, Jackpot €3000.00
Good Luck on Sunday
Good Luck to the Gaels lads and all Leitrim team on Sunday in the League game against London.
Club Notes 27.02.2012
01 year ago
by melving
in club notes
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 07.02.2012
01 year ago
by melving
in club notes
Vintage Tractor Project
Thanks to all the volunteers the work is progressing well on the tractor.
Thanks to Liam Gilmartin, The Wellington Bar, for sponsoring a tyre for the tractor and also to James Mc Gowan and Aiden Foley who have also sponsored tyres.
Aiden Foley has also oil and a lift for the tractor.
There are still a lot of parts, big and small, to be got for the tractor, so if anyone would like to sponsor anything they can contact any of the Club Committee.
Good Luck on Sunday in Carlow
Good Luck to the Gaels lads and all the Leitrim team in their League game on Sunday in Carlow.
Ciorcal Gaeilge
Will be held in the Community Centre every Tuesday night at 7pm.
Everyone welcome.
Lotto
The numbers drawn in the Melvin Gaels Lotto draw held in Mc Gloins Kinlough on Sunday night were, 7, 14, 19 and 20. There was no Jackpot winner. Other winners were, €40 Michael Kerrigan, Glenade, €20 each Maurice Branley, Glenade, Steve Hoey, Melvin Fields, Kinlough and Seamus Fowley.
Next draw in The Home, Rossinver. Jackpot €2,900.00
Club Membership
Club membership is due now for 2012 and the cost will remain at €25.
If anyone wants to join the Club Lotto and membership it will be the same as last year at €50.
Liam Gilmartin is looking after the membership for the year and money should be given to him as soon as possible.
Club Notes 30.01.2012
01 year ago
by admin
in club notes
Scrap Saturday
Thanks to everyone who brought along all the items on Saturday and everyone who helped out.
The Club appreciates all the work put in by everyone.
Good Luck on Sunday
Good Luck to the Gaels lads and all the Leitrim team in their first League game on Sunday.
Ciorcal Gaeilge
Will be held in the Community Centre every Tuesday night at 7pm.
Everyone welcome.
Lotto
The numbers drawn in the Melvin Gaels Lotto Draw held in the Dew Drop Inn, Tullaghan on Sunday night were, 2, 12, 13 and 20. There was no jackpot winner.
Other winners were – €40 Padraig Mc Gowan, Drumacrin, Bundoran, €20 each, Celine Mc Connan, Kinlough, John Gallagher, Edenville, Kinlough and Johnny Rynne, Parke, Kinlough.
Next Draw on February 5th in Mc Gloins, Kinlough, Jackpot €2,850.00.
Club Membership
Club membership is due now for 2012 and the cost will remain at €25.
If anyone wants to join the Club Lotto and membership it will be the same as last year at €50.
Liam Gilmartin is looking after the membership for the year and money should be given to him as soon as possible.
Club Notes 16.01.2012
01 year ago
by admin
in club notes
Scrap Saturday on January 28th!
Due to public demand the Club will run a ‘Scrap Saturday’ on Saturday January the 28th.
Anyone who has any unwanted scrap metal items, batteries, old washing machines, fridges etc should bring them along to the Melvin Hotel car park on the day
Contact Joe Mc Carron at 0879520036 or Dessie Sheridan at 0879434280 to arrange collection in the Kinlough area.
Fabian Mc Morrow at 0863566425 or Jesse Mc Guinness at 0851517689 to arrange collection in the Rossinver area.
All proceeds go to Club funds.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Nicole and Stephen Clancy on the birth of their son, Fionn.
Lotto Results
The numbers drawn in the Melvin Gaels Lotto draw held in the Village Inn, Kinlough on Sunday 8th January were: 3, 5, 7 and 17. There was no outright winner. Other winners were: €40 – John Gallagher, Edenville, Kinlough. €20 each – John Campbell, Spa Brae, Kinlough, John Gallagher, Edenville, Kinlough, and Mick Cleary, Castlegal.
Next draw in Dew Drop Inn, Tullaghan on January 22nd. Jackpot €2,800.00.
Ciorcal Gaeilge
Ciorcal Gaeilge will be held in the Community Centre every Tuesday night at 7pm.
Everyone welcome.
Club Membership
Club membership is due now for 2012 and the cost will remain at €25.
If anyone wants to join the Club Lotto and membership it will be the same as last year at €50.
Liam Gilmartin is looking after the membership for the year and money should be given to him as soon as possible.
Club Notes 30.12.2011
01 year ago
AGM
The Club AGM was held on Thursday evening in the Community Centre. There was a good attendance. The outgoing officers were all re-elected, Dessie Sheridan Chairman, Mary Connolly, Secretary and Joe Mc Carron, Treasurer.
Gareth Phelan, Ciara Barrett and James Mc Gowan were all re-elected as Vice-chairman, Assistant Secretary and Assistant Treasurer, respectively.
The Chairman, Dessie Sheridan described what was a very busy but very successful year for the Club and he thanked everyone who worked so hard over the year and contributed to this success.
Mary Connolly Secretary gave an account of all the events of the year and said how proud she was to be part of the Club’s success over the year.
Charity Game
The Club organised a game on St Stephen’s Day in aid of the Lydia Branley Trust Fund.
Lydia from Largydonnell, Kinlough was seriously injured in a traffic accident in Sligo over a year ago.
There was a very big crowd at the game and all the players in the Club, women and men turned out for the game. Over €3,400.00 was raised for the Fund.
Thanks to everyone who contributed and helped out in so many ways to make this event so successful.
Good Luck Lads
Good luck to the six senior lads who have joined the Leitrim Senior squad, Emlyn Mulligan, Conor Sheridan, Paul Brennan, Colm Mc Gowan, Stephen Mc Gurrin and Fabian Mc Morrow.
Good Luck also to Peter Mc Gowan and Shane Ryan who are in the Leitrim Under 21 squad.
The Club wishes them every success in 2012.
Souvenir Booklet 2011
The booklet “Gael Force 11″ is now for sale in locally for anyone who has not got one or who would like to send one to any Gaels who have gone overseas.
It provides a light hearted look at all the games and events that took place over the year.
Price of the Booklet is €5. All profit goes to the Club.
