The U14 Kilmeena girls had their second outing in the league campaign on Wednesday evening 23rd. The game was away to Kilmoremoy and was played at the Ardnaree pitch in Ballina.
The first half saw a good performance from both teams with Kilmeena just edging it at half time. After the break Kilmoremoy went ahead with a serious of quick scores. The Kilmeena girls, led by captain Lilly Brady, continued to play good football and stayed in touch with some excellent scores of their own. However, Kilmoremoy with a strong defense, managed to keep Kilmeena from adding to the scoreboard and the game finished out with Kilmoremoy winning on a score line of 6-4 to 4-4. All in all, it was a fine performance from the girls.
The next game is next Wednesday 30th April away to Westport. It would be great to see plenty of support for the girls so come out and cheer them on.
Report by John McDonald
Kilmeena 4 - 4 6 - 4 Kilmoremoy
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Kilmeena was defeated by the narrowest of margins by Wesport, in the U16 League in Westport on Tuesday evening last. The conditions were slippy and the lads struggled with keeping possession at times in the first half. Westport dominated and built up an eight point lead at one stage. The teams went in at half time with Westport leading by six points.
The management team rallied the group and they came out strongly in the second half. We had numerous opportunities but, unfortunately, the lads simply could not take the chances. For the final 20 minutes, Kilmeena kicked 13 wides and hit the post on two occasions. It ended up in a one point difference in front of a huge crowd in Westport.
This meant that the three teams (Westport, Kilmeena and Erris St Pats finish the league on 8 points).
Following a draw on Wednesday night by the county board, Erris St Pats go through to the final and Kilmeena and Westport must do it all again next Tuesday in Westport at 6.30pm. This is a huge opportunity for the Kilmeena lads to put the record straight. We hope there is another large turnout of supporters to cheer them on.
Management Team
Kilmeena 0 - 15 2 - 10 Westport
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The sun was shining today as Kilmeena hosted the under 12 Girls grading blitz on Easter Saturday, April 19.
The following teams took part Achill, Louisburgh, Westport, and Kilmeena! Thanks to everyone who gave up their time so freely to make the day a great success!
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The Kilmeena girls got their 2014 season underway this evening when they played their first game in the U14 league. The game was played at home and ended in a good win over Swinford/Kilasser. Captained by Lilly Brady and aided by a strong breeze the team competed with determination in the first half and went into the break with a good lead.
When the game resumed Kilmeena were on the back foot with Swinford/Kilasser playing some good football, notching up some fine scores of their own, to get back in contention.
However with great defending and a few positional changes the Kilmeena girls began to get on top again and closed out the game to win on a score line of 9 - 5 to 5 - 6 points.
All the girls are to be congratulated on their great performance with special mention to the two younger girls Ciara Joyce and Laura Kelly who put in a wonderful effort when introduced.
The next game for the U14 girls is on Wednesday 23rd April away to Kilmoremoy.
Please come along and support the girls.
Report - courtesy of John McDonald
Kilmeena 9 - 5 5 - 6 Swinford/Kilasser
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KILMEENA GAA 125 CELEBRATIONS: Tree Planting
As part of celebrating its 125th Anniversary, Kilmeena GAA Club planted an Irish Oak Tree in the Sports’ Park in memory of deceased Club members. A representative number of supporters attended for photographs in beautiful sunshine to mark the occasion. This turned out to be extra special for Paddy Keane, Paddy O’Grady and Michael Ryan who had three generations of their families present. The Club is very appreciative of all who turned up, young and old, to make sure that our deceased members are remembered.
Walter Cox
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