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Bord na nOg Failte Isteach
Melvin Gaels Bord na nOg held an Open Day on Saturday 2nd March from 10.30am to 12.30pm. The theme of the event was “Failte Isteach” with the emphasis placed on inclusion. An invitation via local newspapers was issued to all members of the surrounding community to come and visit our club facility and meet club members and players. Special effort was made in the lead up to this event by our club chairperson David Gillespie and coaching officer, Pat Gallagher, who visited all the schools in the area to advertise the Open Day. The purpose of the day was to encourage people from the community to learn more about their local GAA club. The focus was on welcoming those who may be new to the area and who may not have had involvement with Melvin Gaels in the past.

We were blessed with a dry, bright day at Melvin Park which helped ensure that families turned up in large numbers to enjoy the organised activities. Eight members of the winning Melvin Gaels County championship team were on hand to provide coaching and share tips as they guided the children through a variety of football drills and skills, culminating in football games based on the Go Games model.

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While all the fun was going on outside, parents were welcomed indoors for a cup of tea and a chat. Bord na nOg chairperson David Gillespie gave a brief talk to parents covering issues such as the club code of behaviour, mandatory wearing of mouthguards for all underage players, and the importance of parental involvement in children’s sporting activities. David placed great emphasis on the fact that fun is the main objective when coaching children in the basic skills of Gaelic football. Daniel Branley spoke about the issue of Child Protection in children’s sport. Jenny Mc Gloin has recently been appointed as the club’s Child Protection Officer. In all 135 children were registered to play football for the forthcoming season. Under 6 – Under 12 age groups will begin training on Saturday 6th April at 10.30am.

Members of the Gaelic4mothers and Others team were present to promote this recreational initiative. This programme focuses on teaching the basic skills of Gaelic football to women who have never played before. Melvin Gaels is the only club in Co. Leitrim running Gaelic4mothers and Others. This programme has gone from strength to strength and is now in its third year. We signed up fifteen new women on the day, leading to a total of 45 women registered as participants in the Gaelic4mothers and Others programme.

At the close of activities, parents and children were treated to a fine display of football between Garadice Gaels and Melvin Gaels minor teams.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who contributed to the success of the day, especially those players and members of the Senior Board who gave so generously of their time.

North Leitrim Camogie
Sunday 9th march at St Clares Primary Astro turf Manorhamilton.

U12 at 4pm, U14 at 5pm.

€15 for affiliation and insurance for the year, €2 for use of Astro turf.

Everyone welcome.

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

Lotto
Draw took place in Dew Drop Inn. Numbers were 2, 11, 17, 23 . There was no jackpot winner. Other winners were, €40 Colm McGowan, Edenville,€20 Jane McCarron, Kinlough ,€20 Cian McGloin, Kinlough,€20 Eibhea O’Hara, Laughta.

Next draw on 17th March, Wellington Bar, jackpot €1100.