The Kilmeena U12 Girls played Westport B last evening, the home team started the game strongly by taking good scores. They retained their lead of this match working hard all over the field. The team Captain for this game was Anna Moran who lead by example covering a lot of ground driving her team on, after some disappointing previous performances a win for this group was very important.
Other notable performances by Emma Murray, Grace Gibbon, Ellen O'Toole, Aine Regan, Holly Barrett, Ebha Carney,
Well done to all the girls who were available to play on the evening and also thank you to Westport for a sporting game.
Match Report: Colm Barrett
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Kilmeena hosted Kiltimagh in this 4th round game.
Kiltimagh registered the game’s first score, with a point from open play. That however was to be their last score until they were awarded a penalty (which was converted) in the first minute of first half injury time. Between Kiltimagh’s two scores, Kilmeena posted 6 – 2, with goals from Jason McGlynn (2), Kian Moore, Cillian O’Grady, Sean Prenty and Chris McNally, giving the hosts a commanding lead on a scoreline of 6 - 2 to 1 – 1 at the small whistle.
Not to be outdone by the ‘forwards’, the Kilmeena ‘backs’ - assisted by the mid-field pairing of Mikey Hastings and Ronan O’Donnell (who were outstanding) - had a very solid first half; conceding only one point from open play.
Kilmeena continued in the same vein for the second half. Further goals from Chris McNally and Kian Moore together with some excellent points from Ian Murphy, ensured the contest would end in Kilmeena’s favour.
Following last week’s disappointing defeat to Moy Davitts, Kilmeena got the victory that they fought for today.
Well Done Lads……
Match report; Michael O'Grady
Kilmeena 10 - 7 2 - 8 Kiltimagh
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To be involved with Kilmeena GAA, all coaches, managers and anyone working with our underage players must be vetted. While we are grateful for all volunteers, it is imperative that the safety needs of our participants are adhered to. As such, the commencement of the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012 to 2016 will soon take place.
We have been informed that the Acts will now commence on 29 April 2016 thus introducing the mandatory vetting of all persons who work with children or underage teams, i.e. teams and individuals under 18 yrs. of age, and to those who work with vulnerable adults as well.
Once the Acts commence, the GAA will move from the current paper vetting system to an on line or E-Vetting procedure for our members.
The National Vetting Bureau will then commence with ‘Retrospective Vetting’ i.e. the vetting of persons who currently work with children in the GAA but have not been vetted to date.
They will continue to vet all new applicants who wish to work with children in the GAA prior to them undertaking any such role.
As part of the new e-vetting system, the re-vetting of those previously vetted under the old vetting procedures will be done.
Above all, it is crucial that all who work with Kilmeena GAA and LGFA teams have been vetted. The onus is on you, the volunteer, to ensure that you have complied with this very important aspect of child safety.
By the skin of their teeth; Mayo Gaels inch past Kilmeena in the U18 League game - in a ding dong if somewhat tense at times - yet, a very entertaining encounter, yesterday evening in St Brendan's Park Kilmeena.
Kilmeena 0 - 14 3 - 6 Mayo Gaels
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(Images courtesy of Darren Madden)