Bord na nÓg
A child protection course will take place in the clubhouse on Wednesday 12th April @ 7:00pm.
It is compulsory that all team coaches and those assisting with teams have completed this training course. The cost of course will be covered by Kilmeena GAA.
Confim attendance to John McDonald 0872475733
The girl’s under 12 team recorded an impressive win over Louisburgh on Sunday last in Kilmeena GAA Pitch. Great credit is due to all the girl’s for turning up on Sunday morning. The panel has increased over the last number of weeks and there is now great competition for places. On Sunday everyone got a game and some girl’s played for the team for their first competitive match.
Kilmeena took control of the game early on and took some great points from out the field. There was a stiff breeze, but that did not stop the girls from building up a significant lead against the wind. Kilmeena continued in the second half with some great goals and all the girl’s gave their very best. It was a great sporting occasion and Louisburgh girls battled to the end and they recorded some lovely scores also.
Both teams displayed great skills and gave a great exhibition of football.
Kilmeena will train on Wednesday evening at 6pm, in preparation for the big derby game against Westport next week. We are very thankful for all the support and we look forward to the weeks ahead.
Kindest Regards
The Management Team
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St Brendan’s National School Kilmeena took part in the half time Cumann na mBunscol exhibition match in McHale Park last Sunday during the half time interval of the Mayo V Donegal match. This was a historic event for the school and a great experience for the boys in 6th class. There was great excitement all week in the school and the boys really enjoyed the experience. It was a great treat to put on the Mayo jersey and walk through the tunnel at McHale Park. As always the lads were a credit to the club and were very thankful to the organisers. The game itself flew by and having recorded 2 lovely scores, Colin Hastings rattled the crossbar with a thunderous shot. All the boys played well and after the exhibition game they shook hands with the lads from Breaffy. We had ring side seats for the match and all witnessed a great result for Mayo. I wish to thank Pat Mulchrone and Martin McIntyre for all their help and support. I have no doubt that this bunch of young men will continue to represent their club and indeed county in the future.
Well done to all concerned.
Kilmeena:
Evan O Donnell. Adam O Grady, Rian Kilcoyne. Brian Durkan, Darragh Slattery, Ross Nolan, Colin Hastins, Jack Mulchrone, Cian O Brien, Conor Feehan, Gavin Mulchrone.
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Nursery Programme:
Please note, there is a change of venue for this course. It will now be given at MacHale Park on Monday 23rd January commencing at 7.30pm and NOT St.Gerards College, Castlebar as originally advertised.
On Saturday 19th November, the Kilmeena club held their annual medal & trophy presentation evening. This year the event was held in the Dome Suite of the Castlecourt Hotel.
John McDonald, Chairman of Kilmeena Bord na nÓg began by welcoming the parents and children and thanking all for coming. He said it was great to see so many in attendance.
He then introduced the guests for the evening - Martin Carney (Gaelic Games commentator and RTE Sunday Game analyst) and Cora Staunton (Mayo Ladies footballer).
The presentation began with what John said were the most important group of players in the club - The U8 Girls & Boys who received their medals and had their team photo taken.
The medals and trophies were then presented for the Boys and Girls ‘Local Winter League’ competitions.
The Local Winter League:
Austin Gibbons presented the Declan Gibbons Memorial cup to captain Ciaran Kilcoyne.
Willie Quinn presented the Willie Quinn Cup to captain Brian Durkan.
Tom Ryan presented the Ryan Cup to captain Donal Hastings.
Kitty Mulloy presented the Padraic Mulloy Memorial cup to captain Emma Murray.
Gerard McGreeve presented the Kelly Cup to captain Áine Regan.
Next to be recognized was the wonderful achievement of the U12, U14 and U16 boys.
U12 Boys, County Summer League champions.
U14 West Mayo, champions.
U16 West Mayo, champions.
Last but by no means least - The U14 and U16 girls received a medal presented by Cora Staunton.
Skills Winners were as follows.
Girls Section:
U10 Aoife Gannon
U12 Amy Ingham
U13 Aisling Hoban
Boys Section:
U10 John Murphy
U12 Kian Kilcoyne & Liam Moore (Joint winners)
The following players were recipients of the 2016 Player of the Year awards.
Girls Player of the Year:
U12 Anna Moran
U14 Aoife Gibbons
U16 Nina Mathastein
Boys Player of the Year:
U12 Colin Hastings
U13 Chris McGlynn
U14 Michael Hastings
U15 Brian Mortimer
U16 Ryan McGonigle
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After the presentations John invited Martin & Cora to say a few words.
Martin encouraged the boys and girls to continue to develop their skills and reminded them that they were representing their parish and to always show respect. He thanked the club for inviting him to the presentation evening and congratulated everyone on their achievements.
Cora congratulated all and said that it was great to see such a large crowd and in particular to see the boys and girls clubs united in their joint efforts of providing football for the children of the parish. She said that it was a huge honour to represent her club and encouraged the players ‘to not give up on football – It keeps you on the straight and narrow’.
She wished the club the best of luck for the 2017 season and thanked the club for the invitation.
John concluded the evening by congratulating all players and thanking the Martin and Cora for attending.
He reminded all of a quiz night in aid of the Mayo Masters next Thursday night in Rocky’s bar, Castlebar @ 8:45pm.
There will be a Ladies club meeting on Wednesday 23rd November @ 8:30pm in the clubhouse.
The Bord Na nÓg AGM will take place on Wednesday 7th December @ 8:30pm in the clubhouse.
Report by: Sarah McDonald