On sunday last Kilmeena travelled to Ballina in search of their second win of the championship campaign. Played in very warm conditions, Kilmeena got off to a very slow start and were struggling with the pace and power of a very fluid home team. Ballina made all the running in the early stages and were 3 points to the good before Kilmeena registered their first score. At this stage, we were simply not up to the pace of the game. Basic errors were seriously undermining promising attacks and when Ballina attacked poor marking at the back was letting the home lot in for easy scores.
Having got back on level terms, Kilmeena edged in front, but for the rest of the half scores were exchanged with an underperforming Kilmeena team managing to stay in the game. However, at the end of the first half what seemed like a perfectly legitimate Ballina goal was ruled out, and Kilmeena went in at half time leading by 0 - 9 to 0 - 8.
After the restart, a rejuvenated Kilmeena team got to grips with the game and starting to impose themselves. The defence got on top, and started marking tighter and forced some excellent turnovers with pressure defence and excellent tackling. On the ball, the attacks were much more fluid and a number of early chances, although missed, seemed to indicate that the boys in black in white were in the groove.
Early points were tacked on to open up a 3 point gap and then Darragh Keaveney struck for a thunderous drive to the net. By now Kilmeena were rampant and despite a flurry of Ballina attacks, Kilmeena kept striking back with fast and furious attacks resulting in some fine scores. Then Keaveney set up Keith Joyce for a palmed goal to the back of the net.
Ballina pressed hard for a consolation goal at the end, but a resolute Kilmeena defence held firm, while the attack tagged on a few points at the end to run out easy winners.
This was a tough hard game, which the scoreline doesn't truly reflect. For long periods, we were under serious pressure, but a fine second half performance has now seen Kilmeena into a junior quarter-final
Best for Kilmeena; J Smyth, D Keaveney, C Madden.
Scorers Kilmeena D Keaveney1 - 6(1f), K Joyce1 - 4, J Smyth 0 - 3, S Ryder 0 - 2,
L Heanue 0 - 1, N Duffy 0 - 1, A Ryan 0 - 1(1f)
Match report; John Doherty.
Kilmeena 2 - 18 0 - 12 Ballina
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The annual Kilmeena U10 blitz, sponsored by the Golden family Carrowholly took place today Saturday 17th June. In dry but overcast conditions the pitch and facilities looked immaculate. Twenty nine teams from West Mayo turned up on the day and within the region of 300 boys and girls taking part, it was a festival of football.
Six teams took part in the A competition. Castlebar immerged from Group one and Parke from Group 2 to contest the final. Castlebar just about got the better of Parke by a scoreline of 4 - 4 to 2 - 6.
In the B Section, 8 teams contested and with some very close games it proved a very competitive group, Westport B and Castlebar B contested the final, Westport just about doing enough to win by 5 - 5 to 5 - 3.
Section C again brought 8 teams together Parke B and Kilmeena B through to the final. Parke B were just too strong for a gallant home team claiming the shield 6 - 3 to 1-3.
The girls group had 7 teams registered on the day. Lots of good football in both groups but Westport and Ballintubber fought their way to the final. The huge work being put into ladies football is paying off and a very strong Westport girls team took the spoils 6 - 3 to 1 - 4.
A huge community effort saw the Paddy Golden U10 blitz run very smoothly and efficiently again this year.
Forty five games and the presentations were completed by 2:30pm, well-done to all.
Report by Joe Sheridan.
Westport; winners over Ballintubber in the ladies competition.
Castlebar; A section winners.
B Section winners Westport.
Section C winners Parke.
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Some images from the Paddy Golden Blitz 2017
Note: The images attributed to the above link were taken randomly, and in no particular order, during the various matches on the day. Therefore, it is up to the viewer to scroll through the tranche of images to find the photos that apply to you.
Also, More images that were captured from other matches during the competition, not included here, will be posted later. SO, watch this space!
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Paddy Golden Blitz 2017 Ollie Mulchrone
(Images courtesy of Ollie Mulchrone)
More images to follow.
Here they are!
"An Siopa"
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Paddy Golden Blitz 2017 Colm Barrett
(Images courtesy of Colm Barrett)
A coffee/tea morning fundraiser in aid of Western Alzheimers will be hosted by Ms. Caragh Ryan in the Kilmeena Community Centre (opposite Myna Church), on Sunday 25th June at 12 noon. Caragh chose to undertake this specific fundraiser following the diagnosis of her Grandmother with this illness, eight years ago, and she has experienced the family heartbreak that ensues as the illness progresses.
Caragh has to be commended for initiating this fundraiser and motivating her young friends to participate in the preparations. Through the generousity of various businesses in Westport, the group have acquired numerous spot prizes for a raffle. Caragh also purchased a Mayo jersey which has been autographed by all of the current team and Mr. Mickey Carney will substitute the white board and eraser for the auctioneer’s gavel to conduct the auction of this item.
While you enjoy your cuppa you will be treated to the musical repertoire of Caragh’s Dad, John Ryan who will beaccompanied by John Ryan Junior, Paddy Ryan, Brian Lennon and Pat Friel.
The Community Centre will be open from 12 noon to 3.00p.m.
Your support would be very much appreciated.
Kilmeena Junior B team lined out against Burrishoole on the 14th of June in St Brendans Park. Kilmeena competed well with both sides missing good opportunities to get scores. The evening was miserable and the under foot condictions were greasy as the rain came down all evening. At half time the score was Kilmeena 0 - 2 Burrishoole 0 - 4.
The wind increased at half time and made conditions even more difficult.
Kilmeena managed to get the game level during the second half but Burrishoole finished stronger with 2 goals in the last 5mins which was the difference in the end. Final score kilmeena 0 - 06 Burrishoole 2 - 07
Thank you to all that supported the teams as there was a great crowd in attendance.
REMEMBER our Junior Team is out on Sunday in the second round of the Championship. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR BOYS
Match report; Darren Madden.
Kilmeena 0 - 6 2 - 7 Burrishoole
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Kilmeena under 14 girls played their last league match against Kilmaine at home yesterday evening. The weather conditions were not ideal with a strong breeze and a wet pitch. But the poor weather conditions didn’t dishearten Kilmeena, who showed great spirit and determination. Ciara Joyce scored a superb goal when she ran through the Kilmaine defence early in the first half and beat the Kilmaine keeper. Kilmaine missed some early chances but finished the first half strongly with some nice scores. The score at half time was Kilmeena 1 - 2 Kilmaine 5 - 5.
In the second half, Kilmaine dominated possession. However Kilmeena didn’t let the heads drop and fought for every ball. Rachel Gibbons scored a fantastic goal and was very unlucky not to have scored a second, hitting the crossbar.
Scorers for Kilmeena:
Ciara Joyce (1 - 1)
Laura Kelly (0 - 2)
Rachel Gibbons (1 - 0)
Kilmeena lined out as follows:
1.Aoife Gibbons 2.Mollie Keane 3.Holly Barrett 4.Anna Moran 5.Evie Flynn 6.Abby McGreal 7.Keely Hastings 8.Laura Kelly 9.Ciara Joyce 10.Rachel Gibbons 11.Megan O’Malley 12.Grace Gibbons 13.Sinead Mulchrone (c) 14.Megan Mulchrone 15.Jessica O’Donnell 16.Ellen O’Toole
Match report: Ann-Marie Vaughan.
Kilmeena 2 - 3 8 - 7 Kilmaine
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Kilmeena V Kilmaine U14 Girls League