Kinlough, Co. Leitrim, Ireland
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Club Notes 13.07.2010
Jul 13th
Senior Game at weekend
The seniors travel to Annaduff for a senior league game on Saturday evening. Throw in is at 7pm.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Stephen Clancy and Nicole O’Hara who got married last weekend. The Club would like to wish them both health and happiness in their future married life.
Lotto
The number drawn in the Melvin Gaels Lotto draw which was held in McGloins on Sunday night were: 7, 11, 17, and 21. There was no jackpot winner. Other winners
were as follows: €40.00 Pat Gallagher, Edenville, Kinlough. €20 each: Marian Ferguson, Ballymore, Kinlough, Louise McAleenan, Bundoran, and Pauric Kerrigan, Manorhamilton.
Next draw in Gilbrides, Rossinver on Sunday 18th July.
Scrap Metal Clean Up Continues
Thanks to everyone who supported the scrap metal clean up. The Club 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.
Club Notes 05.07.2010
Jul 5th
Good Luck
Good Luck to the Leitrim lads on Saturday in Kildare.
Junior Game at Weekend
The Juniors travel to Carrick on Shannon on Sunday for a League Game against St Marys.
Throw in for this game is 1.30pm.
Lotto
The number drawn in the Melvin Gaels Lotto draw which was held in McGloins on Sunday night were: 7, 11, 17, and 21. There was no jackpot winner. Other winners were as follows: €40.00 Pat Gallagher, Edenville, Kinlough. €20 each: Marian Ferguson, Ballymore, Kinlough, Louise McAleenan, Bundoran, and Pauric Kerrigan, Manorhamilton.
Next draw in Gilbrides, Rossinver on Sunday 11th July.
Scrap Metal Clean Up
Thanks to everyone who supported the scrap metal clean up. The Club 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
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 28.06.2010
Jun 28th
Senior Game v Glencar/Manor
The Seniors finished second best on Saturday evening when they took on Glencar/Manorhamilton in Melvin Park.
This was the usual close encounter between these two teams who have had some great tussles over the last few years.
The Gaels performed very well in the first quarter and went into a four point lead before Glencar/Manor got going. The Gaels gave away a number of frees and went in at the break a point ahead. 0-4 to 0-3.
The second half started even enough, but in the last quarter the away team finished stronger, even thought the Gaels kept in touch.
The final score was Melvin Gaels 0-8. Glencar/Manor 0-12.
This Gaels team will have to show a big improvement before the Championship gets underway in a few weeks time.
Lotto
The number drawn in the Melvin Gaels Lotto draw which was held in McGloins on Sunday night were: 7, 11, 17, and 21. There was no jackpot winner. Other winners were as follows: €40.00 Pat Gallagher, Edenville, Kinlough. €20 each: Marian Ferguson, Ballymore, Kinlough, Louise McAleenan, Bundoran, and Pauric Kerrigan, Manorhamilton.
Next draw in Gilbrides, Rossinver on Sunday 11th July.
Under 16 Car Wash Fundraiser
Thanks to all who supported the very successful Car Wash organised by the Under 16s to fund their trip to the Leinster Final in Croke Park.
They raised €700 for their hard work. Well done to all concerned.
Junior Game – Annaduff v Melvin Gaels
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 of 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)
Scrap Metal Clean Up
Thanks to everyone who supported the scrap metal clean up. The Club 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.
Club Notes 31.05.2010
May 31st
Thanks
A word of thanks to all who helped out at the Special Mass for the Late Philly Mc Guinness on Friday last.
A special thank you to Fr Keogan, the readers, Fabian Mc Morrow and David Mc Sharry, Colin Regan for his kind and appropriate words about Philly, the Choir and Ciara, Shane and Terry who took up the gifts.
Thanks to the Mohill Club for their attendance, the support from other clubs and the people of the Parish.
Thanks also to Sinead and all who looked after the food in the Community Centre after the Mass.
Metal Clean Up
Melvin Gaels GAA Club in association with Erne Recyclers are holding a Scrap Metal Cleanup of Kinlough, Tullaghan, Rossinver, Glenade and the surrounding areas to raise some badly needed funds for the club.
There will be a skip at the Community Centre, Kinlough, next Sat 5th June from 10-6pm. All metal, iron, aluminium, copper items accepted for free e.g. washing machines, fridges, stereos, radiators, copper tanks, etc.
Also, cars, farm machinery & equipment etc can be picked up for free, phone Dessie on 087 2434831 quoting Melvin Gaels or Ciara on 087 9079962 to arrange collection. Or contact any committee member for further information.
Junior Game at Weekend
The Juniors have a game on Sunday at 2.30pm against Aughawillan in Melvin Park.
Please come out and support the lads.
Bord na nÓg Meeting
There will be a Bord na nÓg meeting on Thursday night at 9pm to discuss training and finance.
All parents are asked to attend.
Blitz
Under 12 Blitz on Wednesday v Manorhamilton .
Players are asked to assemble at 6.15pm.
Lotto
The numbers drawn in the Lotto Draw held in the Home Rossinver on Sunday Night were- 1,6,9 and 13.
There was no Jackpot winner.
Other winners were, €40 Aisling, Sean and Kyle Gilbride, Rossinver €20 each, Brendan Mc Gurran, Agharrow, Kinlough, Vincent Cunningham, 35 Millbrook, Kinlough and Oliver Regan Snr. Derryloughan.
Next Draw in Mc Gloins Kinlough on June 13.
Jackpot €1,200.00
Div 4 Match report – Aughavas v Melvin Gaels
May 24th
The Melvin Gaels Junior team moved joint second in division 4 after claiming a comprehensive 3-12 to 0-6 victory away to Aughavas on Sunday last. Played in sweltering conditions, a blistering first half performance in which the travelling team hit 1-10 laid the foundations for the Gaels’ victory. Joe McGowan and Donal Clancy dominated the midfield exchanges in the first 30 minutes and were ably assisted by Blaine Mulligan and Anthony Tiffoney who between them hoovered up a lot of breaking ball in the middle third. This approach provided a generous supply of ball into a rampant forward line with Paul Simpson, Fergal Gallagher and Declan Roper, all in sparkling form.
Unsurprisingly both teams tired in the second half and neither side registered a score in the 3rd quarter. A speculative Joe McGowan strike form 40 yards which ended up in the Aughavas net finally broke the deadlock after 17 minutes. Shortly after substitute Shane Ryan put the result beyond question after he showed quick thinking in beating the home team’s keeper with a punched effort, not bad for his first ever game in the forward line! This was not the only first of the day, Keith McGloin made a very convincing debut for the juniors and the experienced Matt Connolly returned to the fray after a 4 year absence, welcome back Matt!
Thanks to all players, mentors and supporters who made the long trip and also a word of appreciation to Aughavas for providing refreshments at their excellent club facility.
Team and Scorers: Paul Rooney, Sean Kilkenny, Matthew McGloin, Dermot Clancy, Blaine Mulligan(c), Anthony Tiffoney (0-1), Patrick McGowan (0-1), Joe McGowan (1-1), Donal Clancy (0-1), Jonathan Connolly, Pat Kilkenny, Declan Roper (1-2), Paul Simpson (0-4), Fergal Gallagher (0-2), Keith McGloin.
Subs: Shane Ryan (1-0) for Jonathan Connolly, Bernard McGowan for Anthony Tiffoney, Matt Connolly for Sean Kilkenny, Peter O’Reilly for Pat Kilkenny.
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
Dromahair v Melvin Gaels
May 4th
The Melvin Gaels Junior team shared the spoils with North Leitrim rivals Dromahair-St.Patricks last Sunday in a lively Division 4 encounter played in a sun soaked Dromahair. The travelling side made a blistering start with two wonderfully struck Jonathan Connolly goals in the first 15 minutes leaving the home team shell shocked. Patrick McGowan then burst forward from wing back to tack on a further Gaels’ point on 18 minutes while the prolific Connolly was on target again 4 minutes later with a point from play. Dromahair gradually came into the game as the half progressed and managed to reduce the deficit to 3 points by the half way mark.
Half time score: Melvin Gaels 2-2 Dromahair 0-5.
The Gaels started the 3rd quarter brightly with two James Bredin points (from a free and from play) coming either side of a point from veteran Gael Joe Tiffoney. This opened up a 6 point gap for the visitors with 20 minutes remaining. However the home team controlled matters for much of the last quarter and were within a point of the Gaels after notching up 6 points from play to which the Gaels only response was a well taken point from substitute Pete McGowan. The Kinlough men thought they had sealed a win when Bernard McGowan capped a strong, workmanlike performance in the centre of the park with a point on the run, but rather bizarrely this was ruled out as one of the umpires felt it had not actually gone over the bar! Matthew McGloin then breached the Dromahair defence and found himself one-on-one with the keeper but was unlucky to see his low-struck effort go narrowly wide. Dromahair won the kick out and from the resulting attack a 21 yard free which they duly converted leaving the sides all square at 2-6 to 0-12 at the final whistle.
Well done to both sides for serving up an entertaining and open match played in the right spirit. From the Gaels’ point of view this was a great team effort and it was very encouraging to note the mix of young and old in the blue and white – with no less than 20 years between our two corner forwards Jonathan Connolly and Joe Tiffoney!
The combined experience of David Gillespie and Pat Gallagher at full and centre half back respectively was telling, while the two Clancy brothers Donal and Dermot alongside Patrick McGowan and Sean Kilkenny proved the young guns are keen to continue the Gaels tradition of intense, high tempo football.
Team and Scorers as follows: Paul Rooney, Dermot Clancy, David Gillespie, Sean Kilkenny, Blaine Mulligan, Pat Gallagher, Patrick McGowan (0-1), Bernard McGowan, Damien Sheridan, James Bredin (0-2), Patrick Hill, Donal Clancy, Jonathan Connolly (2-1), Fergal Gallagher, Joe Tiffoney (0-1).
SUBS USED; Matthew McGloin for Patrick Hill, Joe McGowan for Blaine Mulligan, Paul Simpson for Fergal Gallagher, Pete McGowan (0-1) for Jonathan Connolly
NOT USED; Peter O’Reilly, Kevin Corby
Club Notes 03.05.2010
May 4th
Senior Game in Dromahair
The Senior game in Dromahair did not finish as Tomas Lipsett sustained an injury near the end of the game and had to be taken to Sligo Hospital. We wish Thomas a speedy recovery.
The Club would like to thank the Ambulance Crew from Manorhamilton for their fast attendance at the scene and care they gave to Thomas.
Thanks also to everyone from both clubs who helped.
Junior Game v Dromahair
The junior game in Dromahair ended in a draw, final score Melvin gaels 2-6 Dromahair 0-12 [report].
Well done to all concerned.
Lá Na gClub Sports Day
Melvin Gaels will hold a Family Fun Sports Day for all the family on Sunday May 9 in Melvin Park at 1pm.
There will be a host of activities for all ages including: BBQ, Puc Fada, Kids Races, Cic Fada, Women’s Rounder’s, Penalty Shootout, Bonny Baby and there will be a ‘Little Miss Kinlough’ competition for girls up to 6 years of age (Dress in the club colours for this if possible).
There will also be Football Tournaments: U-8’s – Over 40’s
The clubs new Newsletter will be launched on the day.
Admission Free.
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 26.04.2010
Apr 26th
A Sad and Tragic Week
The past week has been very sad and tragic for everyone who knew Philly and everyone involved in the GAA in the County and further afield.
The Melvin Gaels Club extends sympathy once again to Philly’s mum Phil, brothers Michael & John, and all the extended family & friends. Our sympathy also goes to Mohill GAA Club.
Melvin Gaels would also like the extend the club’s gratitude to Philly’s family, Mohill Club and Leitrim County Board for their solidarity and kindness which was shown to everyone associated with Melvin Gaels during this sad and difficult time.
A book of condolence has been opened in Kinlough village, which has already been signed by many people who are saddened and distraught by this tragedy.
Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.
Games at Weekend
The Seniors and Juniors are both playing away in Dromahair on Sunday.
Senior game is on at 2pm and the Junior at 3.30pm.
Melvin Gaels Lotto
The numbers drawn were in Melvin Gaels lotto draw were: 2, 5, 7 & 22. There was no outright winner. Other winners were as follows: €40.00 Aiden Dolan, Kinlough. The following won €20.00 each: Mary McGowan, Laughta, Frank Moran, Ednagor, Ballyshannon & Paddy Brennan, Ballintrillick
Next draw in Gilbrides Rossinver on the 2nd May – Jackpot €1050.
