Please note that the video recorded by Irish T.V.at our 125 celebrations will be shown on Tuesday night the 24th of June at 7 30pm.It will be shown on Sky,channel 191.and on the Showcase channel on Freeview. So.wherever you are around the world,tune in on Tuesday night and sample the atmosphere of that wonderful day.
KILMEENA GAA 125 CELEBRATIONS: 4th TO 6th JULY
As part of its on-going 125 celebrations, the Club is planning a number of events for the weekend of 4th to 6th July for the whole community to enjoy.
To start off Mass will be said for deceased members of the Club on Friday 4th in Myna church at 8 pm.
Following Mass Kilmeena GAA club will launch its 5 YEAR PLAN i n the Community Centre. Refreshments will be served.
A Family Fun Day and Games are planned for Sunday 6th in the Sports’ Park. A variety of skills, fun games and novel items, catering for toddlers to teenagers, will take place between 2 and 4 p. m.Adult participation will also be facilitated, so come prepared! The afternoon will also include abarbeque.
The Exhibition detailing the history of the Club will be on view in the Community Centre for the weekend at the following times: Friday 6 to 8 p.m.
Saturday 3 – 6. Sunday 12 – 2.30. All members of the community are welcome to come and view at their leisure this excellent illustration of our history.
A fine team performance from Kilmeena today saw them beat Crossmolina in the Senior Football League.
Strong defending, a fine passing performance and hard work and hard running off the ball from our Senior team led to a score line of Kilmeena GAA 3-13 Crossmolina Deel Rovers 2-06.
If they can produce a similar performance next weekend, it will be a cracking Championship game vs Achill.
Kilmeena 3 - 13 2 - 06 Crossmolina Deel Rovers
More images from the match courtesy of Joe Gibbons.
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The annual Paddy Golden Memorial Blitz took place in St Brendan's Sports Park today, Saturday 14 June.
28 teams competed in A, B and C grade competitions for both Under 10 boys and girls.
A marvellous atmosphere was generated by the kids taking part and by the many spectators in attendance. It was a warm day, lovely conditions for football and the pitch was in excellent condition.
The boy’s teams competed in A, B and C competitions, each consisting of two groups and each group very competitive.
In the A grade competition, Breaffy were winners of group 1 and faced the winners of group 2, Westport, in the A Final. A very exciting A final saw Breaffy emerge victorious on a score line of 3-05 to 2-02.
Westport were to prove more successful in the B Final where they faced Castlebar. Another very competitive game saw Westport secure the B final on a score line of 3-03 to 0-04.
In the C competition, Balla emerged from Group 1 and faced Islandeady, the winners of group 2. Islandeady went on to secure the C Final title with a score of 3-02 to Balla's 1-05.
The spectators present were witness to some high standard football from all the teams that took part but the finals were especially exciting and enthralling affairs.
Of the Kilmeena teams which took part; in the A grade competition Kilmeena finished second in their group, narrowly missing out on the final. Kilmeena reached the C grade semi-final and the concession of a last minute score cost them a place in the C final.
For the girls, teams from Westport, Achill, Louisburgh, Burrishoole and Kilmeena took part in the blitz. Burrishoole went on to win the girls final with victory over Achill.
This year’s Blitz was probably the best yet and seemed to be enjoyed and appreciated by all who attended and competed. As ever, these events are only successful because of the effort and hard work from all those who gave their time. Many thanks to all who helped set up the pitches, assisted with car-parking, catered the event, made sandwiches, kept scores and refereed. Thanks also to the Golden family for their representation at today’s event.
On behalf of Kilmeena GAA, I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all who helped make this event a success.
Damian Hughes
Secretary
Kilmeena GAA
Breaffy, winners of the "A" final
Westport, "B" final winners
Islandeady, group "C" winners
Burrishoole, winners of the Ladies final
Margaret Golden, presents the "Paddy Golden Trophy" to the Captain of the Breaffy Team
Hugh Golden, presents the Shield to the Captain of the Islandeady team
Pauline Golden, presents the Shield to the Burrishoole Ladies Captain
The Golden Family, tournament sponsors.
L - R: Hugh, Pauline, Margaret; wife of the late Paddy Golden, Mary and Padraic.
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More images courtesy of Bernie Smyth
The Annual Paddy Golden Memorial Blitz takes place this Saturday, 14 June, in St Brendan's Sports Park from 10am.
This Under 10's competition will see a large number of teams from West Mayo competing in A, B and C grades.
Every year this tournament has been very successful and creates a marvellous atmosphere around the club, with last years event proving to be an especially positive occasion, enjoyed by all who took part.
We hope this Saturday's blitz will be the best yet.