U12 Boys Gaelic Football
Kilmeena V Ballintubber – Saturday 11th July, 2015.
This was a rescheduled game; previously postponed from late June. The game was played in Ballintubber, in weather conditions which were very wet and breezy.
The game itself can only be described as a ‘complete mismatch’; with Kilmeena coming out on the wrong end of this encounter. Ballintubber fielded a team that are (frankly) ‘in a different league’ to that of Kilmeena. It is fair to say, that neither team gained anything of merit in terms of player development, from this encounter.
In spite of the challenge facing them, the Kilmeena boys battled all the way to the final whistle and for this, they must be commended.
Final Score: Kilmeena; 2 - 3, Ballintubber; 9 – 6.
Well done to Ballintubber on their win.
Report; Michael O'Grady
Kilmeena V Burrishoole – Monday 6th July 2015.
Kilmeena, travelled to Burrishoole for what would be the third meeting of the two sides in as many months, with Burrishoole having come out on top on the previous two meetings. So, Kilmeena had a point to prove!!
And prove it they did. Kilmeena dominated the first quarter scoring 1 - 4 to a single point for Burrishoole; Chris McGlynn being the goal scorer in that first period.
Kilmeena’s dominance continued in the second quarter. With Ben Lennon putting in a great performance at wing forward, Kilmeena posted another 4 points. At the other end, the Kilmeena half-backs and back line were putting in a solid performance; which limited Burrishoole to one point in this period.
It was all square in the third quarter; each side posting 1 – 1. Ciaran Kilcoyne got the goal for Kilmeena.
Kilmeena led by 9 points going into the final quarter. And with legs tiring and both sidesdefending resolutely, the scoring rates dropped. Burrishoole managed 2 points in this period to Kilmeena’s one (point).
Final Score: Kilmeena; 2 - 10, Burrishoole; 1 - 5
All in all, a good result for the Kilmeena lads; borne out of hard work from start to finish, combined with clever play. Well done to all.
Report; Michael O'Grady
U12 Kilmeena Girls
Kilmeena u12 Girls 2– 6 (12)
Carnacon u12 Girls 4- 1 (13)
The Kilmeena U12 Girls played Carnacon this evening Monday 06 of July.
The Captain for this game was Sinead Mulchrone, who has never missed a game or training session since we started this year. Kilmeena started the game well but the visitors managed to get early goals which meant the girls were chasing the game from early on. In fairness to each and every one of them, they put in a huge effort to close the gap. As the game went on Kilmeena were getting the better of the their markers,but our conversion rate was not with us on the night, overall a great display of football by both teams with the visitors winning by just one point, well done Carnacon.
A big thank you to Michelle McGing of Carnacon and Mayo, who came into our dressing after the game and gave us tremendous words of encouragement which was much appreciated by the players and management.
Training will take place Wednesday evening @6.00 we would encourage all u12 to attend.
Well done to all the Players, Management & Parents Support.
Our Final game of this competition is away to Davitts on Monday 13th of July, please come out and support our u12 girls.
Match Report: Colm Barrett
U12 Boys Gaelic Football
Kilmeena V Achill – Monday 29th June 2015.
Kilmeena, playing with the wind in the first quarter, got off to a good start; scoring 1 -2 to a point for Achill.
The sides couldn’t be separated in the second quarter with each team posting 1 -2.
Depleted somewhat in the third quarter (due to injuries), Kilmeena failed to win enough primary possession; allowing Achill to get a foothold in the contest. Achill posted 4 – 2 to Kilmeena’s 1 – 1 in this period.
Going into the final quarter, Achill lead by 2 goals. Kilmeena tried hard in the final quarter but against the breeze, it was always going to be difficult and Achill outscored Kilmeena by 2 – 2 to 1 -1.
Final Score: Kilmeena; 4 - 6, Achill; 7 – 7.
Well done to the Kilmeena boys – as always they gave it their all. And, congrats to Achill on their deserved win.
Report; Michael O'Grady