Kinlough, Co. Leitrim, Ireland
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Club Notes 29.04.2013
3 weeks ago
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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 25.03.2013
2 months ago
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Lotto
The numbers drawn in the Lotto held in The Wellington Bar on Sunday March 17th were; 7.8.13 and 14. There was no Jackpot winner. Other winners were €40 Paddy Mc Gloin, Cloone, Kinlough, €20 each, Johnny Rynne, Park, Kinlough, Paddy Gallagher & Padraig Feeley, Kinlough and Carmel Herron, 13 Saimer Drive, Ballyshannon .
Next Draw on Sunday March 31st in the Diamond Barr, Tullaghan, Jackjpot €1,150.00
Games at Weekend
There is a Junior League game in Melvin Park against Gortletterragh and a Senior League game against Mohill in Mohill at the weekend. See sports page for day and time.
Good Luck to all involved.
Membership
Membership for 2013 is now due and it is the same as last year, €25 for adults. €10 for Under 18s and €50 for membership and lotto. There is also a Family membership of €50.
Membership should be paid to Ciara Barrett or any of the Committee.
Leitrim Supporters Club Draw
There was no local winner in the draw held on Saturday night. Thanks to everyone who bought tickets and supported the draw.
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 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 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.
Club Notes 22.10.2012
7 months ago
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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 24.09.2012
8 months ago
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Senior League
Well done to the Senior team and management on the great win over St Marys on Saturday in the Senior League. Final score was St Marys 0-9, Melvin Gaels 2-10.
The next outing for the seniors will be the small matter of the County Final against Glencar/Manorhamilton on Sunday October 7th at 3.30pm.
Money Found
A sum of money was found at Melvin Park on Saturday evening last. Contact Club Treasurer Joe Mc Carron at 0879520036.
Vintage Tractor Draw
The raffle for the Vintage Tractor takes place at a dance in the Allingham Hotel, Bundoran on Friday October 12th and music will be by Derek Ryan and his Band.
So hurry up and get your ticket and be in with a chance to win this beautifully restored 1962 Massey Ferguson 35.
Tickets can be bought here on the Melvin Gaels Club website or from Secretary Mary Connolly at 086 8416492 or Treasurer Joe Mc Carron at 087 9520036 or any club member.
Tickets cost €5 each or book of five for €20. No postage charge.
Club Notes 17.09.2012
8 months ago
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Change of Date for Senior Final
The County Board have changed the date of the Senior Final, between Melvin Gaels and four in a row winners and neighbours Glencar/Manorhamilton. Because of the All Ireland Hurling Final Replay the game will now take place at 3.30pm on Sunday October the 7th.
Great Championship win for Minors
On Sunday afternoon, in Ballinamore, the Minors defeated Annaduff to win the 13 a side Minor Championship. The first half was close, but the Gaels turned on the style in the second and played some fantastic football to win very comfortably in the end. There were great celebrations in Kinlough when these young lads arrived back.
The future looks bright for this group of players and there’s no doubt they are capable of bringing more silverware back to Kinlough in the coming years.
Well done to all the panel and their mentors Liam Gilmartin and John Gallagher.
Lotto Draw
Draw took place in the Wellington Bar on Sunday night, September 2. Numbers drawn were 1, 5, 20, 23 No jackpot winner. Other winners were- €40 Vincent Connolly, Mill Brook, Kinlough €20 each to Pauric Murphy, Kinlough, Jimmy Phelan, Tullaghan and Fergal Mc Gowan, Bundoran. Next draw in the Home, Rossinver on Sunday 16th Sept 2012, Jackpot €1400.00.
Vintage Tractor Draw
The raffle for the Vintage Tractor takes place at a dance in the Allingham Hotel, Bundoran on Friday October 12th and music will be by Derek Ryan and his Band.
So hurry up and get your ticket and be in with a chance to win this beautifully restored 1962 Massey Ferguson 35.
Tickets can be bought here on the Melvin Gaels Club website or from Secretary Mary Connolly at 086 8416492 or Treasurer Joe Mc Carron at 087 9520036 or any club member.
Tickets cost €5 each or book of five for €20. No postage charge.
