The Paddy Golden memorial blitz was played in Kilmeena on Saturday the 22nd June 2013.This blitz is hosted each year by Kilmeena G.A.A club and this year eleven clubs  out of the twelve West Mayo clubs took part. The weather held up well with sunshine for the most part ,which contributed to making the day most enjoyable for parents and children. In total twenty one teams took part, and this year we also ran a mini blitz for the under 10 girls,teams from  Achill,Burrishoole,and Kilmeena,this competition was ran to give the girls a chance to showcase their talents after the club was started  this year.The blitz was ran off in three sections, with Castlebar winning the A section,the Paddy Golden memorial cup,Achill won the B section,and Kilmeena won the C section.Achill girls won the Paddy Golden memorial trophy.The blitz commenced at 10 am and concluded at 2pm. In all up to two hundred and fifty children took part and thanks to the organisational ability of our club members the blitz was ran off in a most efficient manner.The running of this blitz was a huge challenge for our club,but without doubt,and it has been shown time and again that when there is a challenge to be met we have the capability,the iniative,the club personnel,and the willingness to take on any challenge.The club chairman,thanked all the club personnel who turned out on the day,and who ensured that this blitz ran smoothly,the Golden family for sponsoring the event,and the parents and children who took part,and made this a most  enjoyable day.

 

 

 

Kilmeena U10 Girls

 

 

 

Kilmeena U10 Boys

 

 

 

Kilmeena U10 Shield Winners

 

 

 

Kilmeena U10's

 

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